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In der Serie „White Collar“ hilft der Kunstfälscher und Dieb Neal Caffrey dem FBI dabei, seinen ehemaligen Kolleginnen und Kollegen das Handwerk zu legen: Er unterstützt den Ermittler Peter Burke unter anderem dabei, Fälschungen zu erstellen oder zu erkennen. Würde die Serie aber nicht in den 2010er Jahren spielen, sondern in den 3010er Jahren, wäre Caffrey wohl ziemlich überflüssig. Denn auch in der Kunst und der digitalen Kunstwissenschaft kommt die KI immer mehr zum Einsatz.
Prof. Dr. Tristan Weddigen ist Direktor an der Bibliotheca Hertziana, dem Max-Planck-Institut für Kunstge...2025-06-1134 min
The Dissenter#1080 Tristan Rogers: Conservatism, Past and Present******Support the channel******Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thedissenterPayPal: paypal.me/thedissenterPayPal Subscription 1 Dollar: https://tinyurl.com/yb3acuuyPayPal Subscription 3 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/ybn6bg9lPayPal Subscription 5 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/ycmr9gpzPayPal Subscription 10 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/y9r3fc9mPayPal Subscription 20 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/y95uvkao ******Follow me on******Website: https://www.thedissenter.net/The Dissenter Goodreads list: https://shorturl.at/7BMoBFacebook: https://www.f...2025-04-041h 28
Review RewindEpisode 65: The Wizard of Oz(1939)Somewhere over the rainbow Mike and Tristan watch The Wizard of OzDirectorVictor FlemingProducerVictor Fleming, Mervyn LeRoyScreenwriterL. Frank Baum, Noel Langley, Florence Ryerson, Edgar Allan WoolfDistributorMetro-Goldwyn-MayerProduction CoMetro Goldwyn MayerRatingGGenre...2025-03-141h 54
Fine AnswersThe Million Dollar Estate Mistake w. Tristan Burke #121In this episode, Tristan Burke from Harwood Andrews talks about the recent changes in probate filing fees, how to protect your estate, and the role AI is playing in the legal world. We also dive into some practical tips that can help you navigate these changes and secure your estate. If you’re thinking about your estate or curious about how tech is shaping law, this one's for you! 👨⚖️ If you'd like to check us out: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/burkebrittonfp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burkebrittonfp/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com...2025-02-251h 01
Gruncle's Movie MonthEpisode 31: The One Where Gruncle Gets to Talk About Bob DylanBob?? Dylan?? Bob Dylan??!! Say. Less.
The Grunc and his Gruncettes are at it again...again.
In the most anticipated podcast return of the century, the film-loving freakazoids turn their attention to a single filmmaker for this batch of slightly more structured discussions. The filmmaker? None other than Gruncle certified GOAT Todd Haynes. Starting off, we share our mutual adoration of his 1996 masterpiece "Safe", followed by Gruncle drooling over a certain song-and-dance man in 2007's "Im Not There" and finally, Nephew and Grunc give their fresh takes on Haynes' most recent film "May December" (2023).2024-09-121h 22
The Cairn Podcast: Marking the Trail for VeterinariansWorking Up ALKP Dominant Liver Conditions: Part 2 with Dr. Tristan WeinkleJoin us for Part 2 of the epic ALKP discussion! Today we conclude our discussion with Dr. Tristan Weinkle, DVM, DACVIM board certified in small animal internal medicine (SAIM), private practice clinician, and owner/founder of Sonant Veterinary Imaging and Education to talk about the mysteries of the liver, focusing on diseases that influence ALKP dominant enzymology. Episode Resources and References:Please visit our website for Dr. Weinkle's accompanying slidesCortright CC, Center SA, Randolph JF, McDonough SP, Fecteau KA, Warner KL, Chiapella AM, Pierce RL, Graham AH, Wall LJ, Heidgerd JH, Degen MA...2024-03-0440 minThe Cairn Podcast: Marking the Trail for VeterinariansWorking Up ALKP Dominant Liver Conditions: Part 1 with Dr. Tristan WeinkleJoin us as we meet at the rounds table with Dr. Tristan Weinkle, DVM, DACVIM board certified in small animal internal medicine (SAIM), private practice clinician, and owner/founder of Sonant Veterinary Imaging and Education to talk about the mysteries of the liver, focusing on diseases that influence ALKP dominant enzymology. This isn’t just vacuolar hepatopathy and Cushing’s, we’ll be delving into the other disorders that influence liver enzyme activity like dyslipidemia, chronic inflammatory disease, and breed specific concerns. Whether you're a seasoned veterinarian, a passionate pet owner, or just curious about the impacts of the hepati...2024-02-2252 minGruncle's Movie MonthEpisode 30: The Young Gruncs of Nephewfort🎶 We are the GruUuncle and we are the NeEephew 🎶
What is going on GruncNation? How are you all coping with your internal and external horrors? Us over here at Gruncle's Movie Month are doing great, because we have the supreme power of cinema to keep us happy and healthy. Our dosage this week consists of: 2016's The Handmiaden from director Park Chan-Wook, 1967's Young Girls of Rochefort from friend of the show, Jacques Demy, and Big Ol' Marty's Silence, also from 2016.
A little weeb energy over here, a little franch...2024-02-071h 06Gruncle's Movie MonthEpisode 29: ChicagolandIn a geographic miracle, Nephew and Gruncle were able to watch the next three films on the same couch! That's right, it was all in Chicago baby!
Besides housing some deep dish and gawking at the Art Institute, Gruncle and Nephew did what they do best: watch films! This week we watched Robert Altman's Nashville (1975), Edward Yang's A Brighter Summer Day (1991), and none other than Danny Devito's Death to Smoochy (2002). Another banger as always.2024-01-2857 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 268 - Tristan Thomas (Florence Black)Bed of Nails. Welsh valley native, shredding guitar wizard and all around tidy boyo, Tristan Thomas, is our guest on Episode 268 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Florence Black vocalist exclusively celebrates the release of the bands new single, by reflecting on their start in Merthyr Tydfil, breaking boundaries at classic rock festivals and getting endorsed by all their metal heroes. In this conversation, Tristan explains how preparing their second album has changed the groups mentality, industry success vs maintaining friendships, originally preforming together as kids, being handpicked by Corey Taylor (Slipknot) to tour europe, learning tricks as local roadies, driving...2024-01-121h 04Gruncle's Movie MonthEpisode 28: Groncie and the GrunkycatsHave you heard? The discourse is expanding. Can a single podcast contain the intellect of three film studies powerhouses? I doubt it...
We were delighted to have 90s/00s film enthusiast and physical media collector Sophie Siegel on the show this week! It's so refreshing to have a third voice on this godless program. The three of us discussed AI: Artificial Intelligence (2001), Mind Game (2004), and Josie and the Pussycats (2001). It's an early-aughts fest folks!2023-12-011h 24Gruncle's Movie MonthEpisode 27: Return to GrunkeFed up with the malaise and paranoia of post-modern living? Boy do I have the solution for you! Simply candy-flip with your Great Uncle and Nephew and devolve until you revert back to the supreme from: Monkey.
Or...
You can listen to our soothing voices talk about some more movies! To return to Grunke, one must watch the following films: Ken Russel's 1980 sci-fi thriller Altered States, Sofia Coppola's controversial 2008 Marie-Antoinette, and Kyle Mooney's directorial debut, Brigsby Bear.
If this installment doesn't get the simian hairs that lay...2023-11-031h 11Gruncle's Movie MonthEpisode 26: OMG They're Still Alive???The whispers you hear at night are true! The only film podcast worth listening to is back and just as profoundly and grounbreakingly intellectual as ever.
On our epic return to the scene (not like this episode was actually recorded months ago or anything...), the big wretched Gruncle and his whimsical, but ill-tempered Nephew discuss yet another 3 movies (One of which you've probably actually seen!). For this installment we watched: Peter Greenaway's The Cook, The Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover, Stephen Spielberg's Jaws, and Andrei Tarkovsky's Andrei Rublev. Good shit y'all, good shit. 2023-11-011h 16
The Emotional Fitness PodcastBaking it Happen!Ever wonder what it’s like to start your own business?Curious on how to manage the highs and the lows that being an entrepreneur can be?I’m this episode I have an amazing discussion with co-owner of the local legendary bakery A Sweet Romance, Tristan Shah.We talk about the long hours, early failures and success that can come along with the business adventure he started with his wife Alana.You can find Tristan at the local markets around the Okanagan or on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/asweetromance/...2023-08-1555 min
Chris Burke - In The MixChris Burke - In The Mix #116Chris Burke - In The Mix #1161. Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight (Lee Rose Remix)2. Kaysin, Niko The Kid, Tristan Henry - What You Need3. Litchy & Smiley - Papi4. Marvin Humes - Put Your Hands Up (Kideko Remix)5. SIDEPIECE - Stimulate6. Deeper Purpose - The Stutter7. Jack Orley, Tyrone - Like That8. Pirate Snake, Kallak - Generation9. Resa Dadash - Can't Control10. SIDEPIECE - What You Need11. Sunnery James, Ryan Marciano, Alina Pozi - Ducati12. Tim Hox - Noctis13. Anthony Attalla, Gene Farris - Freak Like That14. Sacha Robotti, Dillon Nathaniel, AK RENNY - See The Light15. Curtiba, Subshift...2023-07-0859 minGruncle's Movie MonthEpisode 25: The Family Gets BiggerGod what the hell? There's more of these assholes?
In our first of (hopefully) many guest episodes, Gruncle's Movie Month welcomes Casey to the extended Grunc universe. In this one, the trio blab on about another three movies you don't care about: 12 Monkeys (1995), Certified Copy (2010), and Spirit of the Beehive (1973). Big thanks to Casey for coming on! It was lovely to talk to somebody that isn't that brat of a nephew. 2023-06-131h 10Gruncle's Movie MonthEpisode 24: The Nephew that Shakes the GruncleLike Vin Diesel says time and time again: "It's all about family". On this week of Gruncle's Movie Month we honor this hallowed sentiment from Mr. Diesel and apply it to the intellectual masterclass discourse you know and love us for. With this triptych of familial relations we touch on everything from inter-generational trauma to fraternal and national civil war to the composite that is a family unit. It's family talking about family people, meta-as-heck amirite?
The films discussed are Ken Loach's 2006 Irish historical tale,The Wind that Shakes the Barley, Charles Burnett's 1990 modern-folkloric...2023-04-041h 00Gruncle's Movie MonthEpisode 23: Grunkl PizzDo you have a hard time staying awake during movies? Is your nerd ass significant other always trying to watch lame-ass long-ass European arthouse sleepers? Well doze off no longer with the first ever energy drink for movie watching: GRUNKL PIZZ! Grunkl Pizz is made from our secret non-organic basement formula that is guaranteed to keep them peepers wide open during all those 3hr+ historical epics. No more waking up and rewinding, no more "Ah I'll finish this tomorrow", no more "I don't think I have that long of a movie in me"! Order now while supplies last because...2023-04-011h 01Gruncle's Movie MonthEpisode 22: "#That'sSoFelliniBro"Ah! Ah! Ahhhhhh! Jesus Christ, do you feel that? Feels like time as we know it is slipping from our meaty mortal fingers! My sense of linear reality is being shattered! Am I in the 90s or the 50s? What's that big black Monolith doing here? Did I just stumble into a colonial war?
Hahaha, no you fucking dunce, you're just watching movies with Le Grand Gronc and le Petit Neveu! Why don't you grab yourself some tea and join us for this week's time-bender extravaganza! Listen to us discuss the inimitable 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), Whit Stillman's...2023-03-1357 minGruncle's Movie MonthEpisode 21: Don't Call it a ComebackGruncle and Nephew come back for...(Season 2?) of the world's most endearing film podcast. Your drives to work and dish washing sessions shall be boring no longer, as they can now be filled with heavily researched expert takes on films you've totally seen. This week those takes touch upon the equally uncomfortable and inspiring "Crumb" (1995) from Terry Zwigoff, the Love and Hate of "Night of the the Hunter" (1955) from Charles Laughton, and the most recent work from Park Chan Wook, "Decision to Leave" (2022). Stay tuned, we've got a lot more delicious pies coming soon.2023-03-1256 minGruncle's Movie MonthEpisode 20: Grunc's SleepcastFrom the sound of things, Gruncle was straight up falling asleep when he recorded this shit. Someone oughta let his Nephew know that he may need to be put in a home soon :0
Despite Gruncle's transition into the dream state, your favorite family duo is back with a fresh batch of movies to talk about, or fall asleep to. This week we discuss Federico Fellini's "Juliet of the Spirits" (1965), Akira Kurosawa's "Kagemusha" (1980), and Ernst Lubitsch's "Shop Around the Corner" (1940).
Challenge: Try not to fall asleep alongside Grunc
Difficulty: Impossible2023-02-0346 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 204 - Maggie LindemannGirl Next Door. Fashion freak, goth enthusiast and internet sweetheart, Maggie Lindemann, is our guest on Episode 204 of Sappenin' Podcast. The emo singer-songwriter and model introduces us to her world of dark influences, reinventing herself and fighting against industry stereotypes. In this conversation, Maggie opens up on being under the music spotlight from a young age, rising to fame as a pop artist, asking to leave a major record contact, finding happiness in alternative scenes, growing up on Avril Lavigne, Evanescence and Flyleaf, embracing her dark side on new album Suckerpunch, confidence issues, biggest learning curves, her love for...2022-10-2152 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 203 - Winston McCall #2 (Parkway Drive)Viva The Underdogs. Flame laser addict, metalcore visionary and Australian heartthrob, Winston McCall, is our guest on Episode 203 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Parkway Drive vocalist returns to provide a unique insight into the bands famous fire production, mental health struggles and having fresh perspective on new album 'Darker Side'. In this conversation, Winston opens up on what it takes to put on a larger than life stage show, designing blueprints, the importance of crew, hiring over fifty people on their touring party, quick costume changes, connecting with audiences, taking the band to therapy, how they almost broke up earlier...2022-10-141h 05
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 202 - Life and Death in Music with Ian WinwoodBodies. Best selling author, respected music journalist and ruthless critic, Ian Winwood, is our guest on Episode 202 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Kerrang, Alternative Press and NME writer shares secrets on his new book, 'Bodies: Life and Death in Music', that has the whole industry talking, exposing the dark sides of ignoring addiction, mental health and exploitation. In this conversation, Winwood opens up on his three decades covering the scenes biggest artists, discovering bands unorthodox cries for help, success vs failure, drug abuse, backstage culture, being addicted to the live crowd, spirals of a bands demise, how we as listeners...2022-10-071h 24
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 201 - Trixie & Katya (Trixie Mattel + Katya Zamolodchikova)Ohh, Honey. Drag royalty, New York times best selling authors and the masters of shade, Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamolodchikova, are our guests on Episode 201 of Sappenin' Podcast! The chaotic best friends expose scandalous secrets on their pop-culture crossover, having a chokehold on the entertainment industry and embracing emo culture. In this conversation, Trixie & Katya open up on their rise to fame on RuPaul's Drag Race, headlining Wembley, why drag has taken over the mainstream, risking their lives on tour buses, unexpected fan gifts, dealing with airport security, wardrobe malfunctions, but plugs, their new book "Guide To Professional Womanhood"...2022-09-3058 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 200 - No Devotion (Geoff Rickly + Stuart Richardson)The End Of Longing. Two of the most influential figures in our music careers, Geoff Rickly and Stuart Richardson, are our special guests for Episode 200 of Sappenin' Podcast. The No Devotion duo return together, to celebrate the release of their second album 'No Oblivion', reveal exclusive secrets on the bands hiatus and everything that makes this project their safe space. In this conversation, Stu and Geoff open up on the bands quiet period, why these songs are so personal to them, processing the aftermath of Lostprophets, needing time to heal vs taking risks, continuing without Mike Lewis and Jamie...2022-09-231h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 199 - The Early November (Ace Enders & Jeff Kummer)Decoration. 2000's emo veterans, scene favourites and sketchbook lyric culprits, The Early November, are our guests on Episode 199 of Sappenin' Podcast. Ace Enders and Jeff Kummer celebrate the bands twentieth anniversary, with a special candid conversation, reflecting their legacy, impact on alternative music and moving forward. In this podcast, we discuss their chokehold on emo nostalgia, always writing songs as timestamp memories, why their new album 'Twenty' was the best platform to revisit a collection of rare b-sides, unreleased tracks and fresh material, living their youth on the road, Warped Tour highlights, originally being singed to the iconic Drive-Thru...2022-09-161h 05
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 198 - Saint Agnes: Live @ 2000 Trees Festival (Kitty Austen & Jon Tufnell)Welcome To Silvertown. Gothic, punk, blood enthusiasts, Saint Agnes, are our guests on Episode 198 of Sappenin' Podcast! Recorded live, on stage, as part of our series of exclusive live shows at 2000 Trees Festival 2022, Kitty Austen and Jon Tufnell embrace the crowds energy with personal secrets on the bands gritty ethos, wild reputation and challenging music industry rules. In this conversation, the band reflect on their DIY journey to rowdy festival sets, obscure influences, female musician stereotypes, wanting to be strangely different, Nine Inch Nails, music video concepts, pouring themselves with blood, unpractical tour stories, rider requests, fashionable bins, what...2022-09-0958 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithWWE: Clash At The Castle (Rhea Ripley, Drew McIntyre, Liv Morgan, Finn Balor, Bianca Belair, Street Prophets, Sheamus, Damian Priest, Gunther, Ludwig Kaiser)World Wrestling Entertainment. On September 3rd 2022, the leading franchise in professional wrestling, WWE, took over the streets of Cardiff, Wales, as they hosted the biggest wrestling event in Britain for 30 years. Clash At The Castle saw the most famous names is sports entertainment, make history, in front of 62,000 rowdy fans, in a historic event watched across the globe. Sappenin' Podcast was invited to a series of media events, to talk to a collection of WWE Superstars, about creating special moments, their alternative influences and to portray the sport in a different light. In this bonus podcast, we are joined...2022-09-071h 01
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 197 - Josh Weller (Comedian)Age Against The Machine. Witty comedian, failed musician and cheese connoisseur, Josh Weller, is our guest on Episode 197 of Sappenin' Podcast! The viral internet sensation is with us, providing a unique insight into swapping punk bands for stand up comedy, industry parallels and a bunch of absolutely ridiculous career adventures. In this conversation, Josh opens up on his previous life as a major label solo artist, the moment he quit music, finding himself through humour, his beloved internet skits on what being in music is actually like, the art of comedy, dealing with hecklers, bizarre stage moments, his old...2022-09-021h 06Gruncle's Movie MonthEpisode 19: Tom Cruise TakeoverTW: During the discussion of Ingmar Bergman's "Virgin Spring" we discuss SA.
Oh shit. Oh shit. It's finally happening. Gruncle is finally being replaced. And by who other than the immensely talented, totally non-problematic, Tom-fucking-Cruise baby! Hopefully he'll pick nice and enjoyable films unlike that old fart we replaced. This week Tom and Nephew chugged along without stinky Grunc as they talk about Douglas Sirk's timeless romance "All That Heaven Allows" (1955), Ingmar Bergman's crushing look at guilt in "Virgin Spring" (1960), and Todd Haynes' exercise in pastiche in "Far From Heaven" (2003). Hopefully now that Cruise is behind the...2022-08-291h 02Gruncle's Movie MonthEpisode 18: Favorite Actors, Favorite CerealWhat's your favorite cereal huh? If it's Trix, I will find out where you live and do unthinkable things to your abode. Just kidding! I'll just have you arrested. But what does cereal have to do with movies anyway? Well for starters, both are enjoyed by your favorite fun-loving family duo: Gruncle and Nephew. The two of which get up to their usual shenanigans on this week's episode, which features conversations surrounding Ken Loach's social-realist drama "Kes" (1969), Bill Duke's subversive crime film "Deep Cover" (1992), and John Cassavete's claustrophobic and aptly-titled "Faces" (1968). Email me your favorite cereals so that I...2022-08-2854 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 196 - Travie McCoy (Gym Class Heroes)The Papercut Chronicles. Multi-platinum selling artist, commercial hit songwriter and Gym Class Heroes star, Travie McCoy, is our guest on Episode 196 of Sappenin' Podcast! One of this generations most unique artists takes time to share secrets on crossing alternative music into modern pop-culture, dealing with paparazzi level fame and working with a endless list influential artists. In this conversation, Travie opens up on spending the last decade in the shadows, the end of Gym Class Heroes, sipping into a depression, fighting to get out of lucrative record deals, the passion behind his new solo album 'Never Slept Better', appreciating...2022-08-261h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 195 - Nixon Newell (Professional Wrestler) | FKA: Tegan Nox (WWE)The Peace and The Panic. Wrestling superstar, pop punk enthusiast and Welsh wizard, Nixon Newell, is our guest on Episode 195 of Sappenin' Podcast! The alternative culture inspired athlete takes us into the mindset of a global performer with secrets on cutting her teeth in the business, living life as a free agent and her time in the WWE as Tegan Nox. In this conversation, Newell opens up in on her unexpected release from WWE, why we haven't seen her in a ring since, starting her career in small valley bingo halls, always repressing love for Neck Deep, the evolution...2022-08-191h 17
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 194 - Benji Webbe (Skindred / Dub War)Union Black. Regge-Punk visionary, larger than life personality and the king of Newport, Benji Webbe, is our guest on Episode 194 of Sappenin’ Podcast. The Skindred and Dub War vocalist invites us into his beautiful home for a candid conversation on his appreciation for life, embracing your loved ones and brining different groups of people together through music. In this podcast, Benji opens up on his passion for inspiring others, the rerun of Dub War, releasing their fist collection of new material in over 25 years, channelling everyday stories for lyrics, the longevity of Skindred, why their audience is a safe sp...2022-08-121h 26Gruncle's Movie MonthEpisode 17: Reppin' the GRHankering for some historical epics and morally outraged fathers from Michigan? Well you've come to the right place, because this week Gruncle and Nephew return with August Movie Month! This week we discuss Luchino Visconti's 1954 tale of Italian independence and aristocratic manipulation in "Senso", and two joints from 1979: Paul Schrader's Michigan sex-thriller "Hardcore" and veteran friend-of-the-show Reiner Werner Fassbinder's historical melodrama "The Marriage of Maria Braun".2022-08-0854 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 193 - ROAM | The Final Farewell with Alex Costello & Alex AdamPlaying Fiction. Episode 193 is an exclusive farewell to Eastbourne, pop punk misfits, ROAM, as the band prepare to call it a day, with one final tour. On this special podcast, Alex Costello and Alex Adam return to honestly open up on the bands break up, coinciding the news with their tenth year anniversary and leaving behind a decade of unbelievable memories. In this conversation, we discuss fan reaction to the announcement, why the decision has been a long time coming, growing up best friends, never taking anything for granted, the average per-hour band salary, touching messages, wild band tattoos...2022-08-0559 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 192 - Brent Smith (Shinedown)Planet Zero. Shinedown vocalist, master of showmanship and universal storyteller, Brent Smith, is our guest on Episode 192 of Sappenin' Podcast! After two-decades of breaking records in alternative music and achieving the most number one singles, in the history of the Billboard mainstream rock chats, the emotional lyricist pulls back the curtain for an insight on his private life, unpredictable journey and a personal connection to his audience. In this conversation, Brent opens up on the bands global trajectory, his showmanship ethos, why it's so important to make a unique experience for everyone in attendance, early tours with Van Halen...2022-07-291h 11
Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast2022 draft reviewDespite missing draft coverage (pfft, slacker) this year and being fined an undisclosed amount in South Side Sox bux, Darren Black allows Brett Ballantini to revive the farm podcast and drag it into July with a top-to-bottom review of last week’s proceedings:
The heretofore unseen (limited assets) logic of taking a gamble on a prep lottery pick in the first round
Themes and trends of this White Sox draft
What’s the deal with all the pitchers?
What’s the deal with the lack of OFs and catchers?
A quick look at the sole prep of the White...2022-07-2839 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 191 - Lit (A. Jay Popoff & Jeremy Popoff)American Dream. 2000's poster boys, party experts and the geniuses behind pop punk's catchiest riff, LIT, are our guests on Episode 191 of Sappenin' Podcast. The Popoff Brothers celebrate their return with explicit secrets on their new album "Taste Like Gold", ridiculous tour stories and a career of insane experiences. In this conversation, A.Jay and Jeremy open up on the bands wild past, recording songs naked, their impact on pop-culture, growing up on the road, early shows with No Doubt, Black Eyed Pears & Kid Rock, how the term 'Lit' and "Popoff' are now used as cool slang, working with...2022-07-221h 00
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 190 - Gustav Wood (Young Guns)Weight of the World. Young Guns vocalist, universal songwriter and the beautifully charming, Gustav Wood, is our guest on Episode 190 of Sappenin' Podcast! After the band made their long-awaited return, with their first live shows in five years, Gustav uses us as a platform to exclusively explain what's been going on behind the scenes, backstage at 2000 Trees Festival. In this conversation, we discuss why Young Guns almost disappeared, breakup rumours, the catalyst that got them back on stage, the tole of growing up on the road, music finance scares, pre-show nerves, nostalgia, his secret time away from the band...2022-07-151h 01
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithBonus: 2000 Trees Festival 2022 (Thrice, Delaire The Liar, RXPTRS, Marisa And The Moths, James Scarlett)Trees is for Lovers. For the first time since 2019, UK's award winning medium size festival, community driven and fully independent weekend, 2000 Trees, returned to Upcote Farm, for three days of sunshine, alternative music and friends. In this special bonus podcast, we reflect on opening up the event with a series of LIVE PODCAST SHOWS and talk to a collection of artists who made their mark on the festival. Listen to exclusive conversations with Thrice (Eddie + Riley), Delaire The Liar (Finn + Em), RXPTRS (Simon + Ian), Marisa And The Moths (Marisa + Liam) and a extended clip from our stage show with...2022-07-121h 58
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 189 - Shane Told #2 (Silverstein)Lead Singer Syndrome. Original emo, podcast pioneer and Canadian sweetheart, Shane Told, is our guest on Episode 189 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Silverstein vocalist returns to uncover another element to the bands famous journey, songwriting and evolution. In this conversation, Shane opens up on how wild life has changed since we last saw him, new album 'Misery Made Me', always bending genre rules, having to double check his own lyrics, tour necessities, music posers, hot takes from over twenty years in the industry, unpredictable opportunities, playing the Tokyo Dome with Avril Lavigne, what he's learned speaking with other singers on...2022-07-081h 16
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 188 - Joshua Moore (We Came As Romans)Learning to Survive. We Came As Romans lyricist, guitarist and primary songwriter, Joshua Moore, is our guest on Episode 188 of Sappenin' Podcast! The WCAR visionary provides an honest insight on the combination of ridicules adventures and sacrifices of dedicating his life to touring, mental health struggles and the bands next chapter, after the tragic death of vocalist Kyle Pavone. In this conversation, Josh opens up on some of their famous road pranks with The Devil Wears Prada, unfortunate tour bus wars, fan misconceptions, the chaotic experience of his own wedding, Limp Bizkit vs Taking Back Sunday, new music secrets...2022-07-011h 24
Gruncle's Movie MonthEpisode 16: Sgt Nephew's Lonely Gruncle BandJune is over folks! Pack it up and get yourself over to the couch, or theater, and watch some Gruncle approved bangers. You'll have time to catch up because, DISCLAIMER: There will not be a July Movie Month, we are taking the time off so that we can return bigger and better than ever. But, please do enjoy the last installment o June, in which we discuss: The 1964 concert film "TAMI Show" from Steve Binder, the Paul Schrader certified masterpiece "Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters" from 1985, and the 1978 Beatles jukebox musical "Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" starring...2022-06-301h 01
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 187 - Tim McIlrath (Rise Against)Nowhere Generation. Punk lyricist, social activist and vegan ideologist, Tim McIlrath, is our guest on Episode 187 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Rise Against vocalist and guitarist takes us on a trip down memory lane, with insights on his believes, the importance of having something to fight for and learning from his musical heroes. In this conversation, Tim opens up on the bands overall message, hiding social commentary within his lyrics, being accepted by every scene of alternative music, festival circuit mayhem, strange tour line-ups, working with his idols in Rancid, The Descendants and Fugazi, being summoned by Jay-Z, wholesome milestones...2022-06-2438 minGruncle's Movie MonthEpisode 15: Boy Toy SnyderThis is madness! No, you dullard, this is the Gruncle Movie Month podcast! The best in the god damn biz. Hosted and created by superstar duo, Gruncle and Nephew, this episode tackles the high, the low, and the in-between. For this week, we watched the 2009 high-octane action race film "Red Line" from Takeshi Koike, the 2006 ab-fest epic "300" from Zack "Boy Toy" Snyder, and the 2017 collage-like masterpiece from Nobuhiko Obayashi, "Hanagatami". Drop your favorite Certified Snyder Moment ™ in my personal email inbox. 2022-06-2047 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 186 - Steel Panther (Michael Starr & Stix Zadinia)Death To All But Metal. The greatest heavy metal band, in the history of the world, Steel Panther, are our guests on Episode 186 of Sappenin' Podcast! Michael Starr and Stix Zadinia invite us for a look behind their explicit rock and roll lifestyle, backstage at Download Festival 2022. In this conversation, Michael and Stix open up on the bands love for partying, cocaine suppliers, tour bus mayhem, creating their own code words, helping Limp Bizkit with couples therapy, losing founding bassist Lexi Foxx, angry reactions from celebrities mentioned in their songs, the sunset strip days, their best and worst guest...2022-06-1745 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithBonus: Download Festival 2022 (Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, The Ghost Inside, Volbeat, Holding Absence, Bury Tomorrow, Punk Rock Factory, Dead Poet Society, Lais MW)Scream, Donington! For the first time since 2019, a full scale Download Festival, returned to the famous grounds of Donington Park this week, for a three day love fest of heavy music. In this special bonus podcast, we talk to a collection artists and backstage staff, to explain why events like these are so important to the alternative music scene and all the unbelievable moments that come with them. Listen to exclusive conversations with Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes (Frank + Dean), The Ghost Inside (Vigil + Andrew), Volbeat (Kaspar B. Larsen), Holding Absence (Lucas Woodland), Bury Tomorrow (Dan + Dav), Punk Rock Factory...2022-06-151h 58Gruncle's Movie MonthEpisode 14: Gruncle Vanya and the ColonizersBleak Russian fiction and the evils of colonialism? Sounds like a great time to me. This week on Nephew's Film Time, we watched differing takes on colonial narratives with Terence Malick's 2005 film "The New World" and Ciro Guerra's 2015 "Embrace of the Serpent". In-between the two, we talk Uncle Vanya in Louis Malle and Andre Gregory's 1994 theater-film synthesis "Vanya on 42nd Street". Give us money so we can book Wallace Shawn to appear on the show, we don't want to have to kidnap him.2022-06-141h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 185 - Andy Biersack (Black Veil Brides)The Fallen Angels. Vocalist, actor and gothic icon, Andy Biersack (aka Andy Black), is our guest on Episode 185 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Black Veil Brides founder let's us into his larger than life spotlight, for a deeply honest, insightful and candid discussion on the man, behind the music. In this conversation, Andy opens up on misconceptions from his famous looks and aesthetic, his love for horror punk, unexpected hobbies, being a voice for the voiceless, getting bottled at some of the worlds biggest festivals, receiving early day Nickleback and Coldplay type hate, how the UK made the band feel...2022-06-1052 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithBonus: Slam Dunk Festival 2022 (Sum 41, Beartooth, Neck Deep, Counterparts, Hot Milk, The Amity Affliction, Yours Truly)Slammy D! June 3rd-4th 2022 witness the start of festival season, with the return of Slam Dunk Festival, in Leeds and Hatfield, UK. On this bonus podcast, we discuss a collection of different experiences with artists from every aspect of the line up, from the return of old podcast friends, to highlighting breakthrough favourites and finally getting time with some names you're bombarded us with requests, to speak with!Listen to our backstage antics with exclusive conversations from Sum 41 (Dave + Cone), Beartooth (Caleb Shomo), Neck Deep (Ben Barlow), Counterparts (Brendan + Jesse), Hot Milk (Hannah + Jim), The Amity Affliction (Joel +...2022-06-071h 55Gruncle's Movie MonthEpisode 13: Gruncle's Political Meme PodcastWe're back and we're live baby! Tell your friends and family that June Movie Month has officially begun! Gather 'round the living room, watch some movies, and then listen to your Gruncle and Nephew spew genius take after genius take about said movies. For the first week of the month we watched: Terry Gilliam's 1991 Arthurian Rom-Com "The Fisher King", Melvin Van Peeble's 1971 radical protest film "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song", and Ryusuke Hamaguchi's 2021 smash hit "Drive my Car". Don't forget y'all, all life is suffering!2022-06-071h 08
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 184 - Dan 'Soupy' Campbell (The Wonder Years)My Life as a Pigeon. The Wonder Years vocalist, wrestling fanatic and concept lyricist, Dan 'Soupy' Campbell, is our guest on Episode 184 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Pennsylvania pop-punk hero takes time to express his connection with unexpected towns, near death experiences and the honest tales, behind some of their biggest cult classics. In this conversation, Dan opens up on writing melodies in his dreams, the bands early DIY mishaps, how Newport (Wales) became his spiritual home, celebrating the anniversaries of their two breakthrough albums 'The Upsides" + 'Suburbia I've Given You All and Now I'm Nothing', unhealthy touring schedules, Aaron...2022-06-031h 12
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 183 - You Me At Six: 'Sinners Never Sleep' | 10th Anniversary with Josh FranceschiNo One Does It Better. On October 3rd 2011, You Me At Six released their third and career defying record, 'Sinners Never Sleep', that cemented the band as one of the leading artists in alternative music, for the decade to follow. On this exclusive episode, Mr. Reckless, Josh Franceschi, returns to celebrate the albums 10th anniversary re-release by discussing it's impact, untold secrets and fan legacy. In this podcast, we discuss the bands buffet of styles, being in the spotlight from such a young age, major label pressures, recording in California, how Josh suffered his first panic attack, what songs...2022-05-271h 14Gruncle's Movie MonthEpisode 12: Cloister MoistureCan your favorite family duo finally destroy the absolute evils of fascism? Of course we can! Through our groundbreaking discussions on film we can achieve anything. This week we achieved the impossible and finished March Movie Month with our final four films. On this episode we discuss the 1959 family melodrama "Imitation of Life" from director Douglas Sirk, Sean Baker's continuation of his American Neo-realism bangers with 2021's "Red Rocket", "THE MOST CONTROVERSIAL HORROR FILM OF THE '70s" with Ken Russell's 1971 "The Devils", and the 1970 deep dive into conformity and fascism with Bernardo Bertolucci's "The Conformist". Join us next...2022-05-231h 08
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 182 - The Legacy of Blink-182 with Derek DiScanio (State Champs), Ben Barlow (Neck Deep) & Steph O’Sullivan (Greywind)What's Our Age Again? Episode 182 of Sappenin' Podcast celebrates the 30th anniversary and cultural legacy of Blink-182, with a multi-guest roundtable special. Derek DiScanio (State Champs), Ben Barlow (Neck Deep) and Steph O’Sullivan (Greywind) are with us for a unique look behind their shared love, compassion and respect for pop-punk's most iconic band. In this conversation, we discuss blink's lasting impact on the modern scene of alternative music, how we all first discovered them, crossing raunchy punk and comedy, Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge's vocal accents, immature lyrics vs serious side, idolising Warped Tour, why Travis Barker is su...2022-05-201h 10Gruncle's Movie MonthEpisode 11: Nephew's Big Mean Gleaning MachineWhat do you glean from this podcast? From life? From the wrinkled hands of Agnes Varda? From Harambe's Death? Well, we here at Gruncle's Headquarters glean that y'all can't get enough of our familial shenanigans. That's why we bring to you the perfectly curated film discussions you're begging for. This week we watched Greta Gerwig's 2017 smash-indie-hit "Lady Bird", from the same year, Abbas Kiarostami's slow cinematic experiment "24 Frames", Mike Leigh's dynamic exploration of Gilbert and Sullivan in "Topsy-Turvy" and Agnes Varda's 2001 tender documentary on gleaning in "Les Glaneurs et La Glaneuse" (Gleaners and I). 2022-05-171h 04
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 181 - Lauran HibberdGarageband Superstar. Punk rock princess, dog enthusiast and master of memes, Lauran Hibberd, is our guest on Episode 181 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Isle of Wight songwriter introduces us to her world of sassy lyrics, comedy genius and mission to flip the music industry on its head. In this conversation, Lauran opens on living up to internet hype, the pressures surrounding her debut studio album, slacker-pop vs emo influences, why Weezer are her favourite band, imposter syndrome, working with DJ Lethal (Limp Bizkit) and Brandon B. Brown (Wheatus), mental health, evil tour curses, scaring Game Of Thrones actor Kit Harington a...2022-05-131h 06Gruncle's Movie MonthEpisode 10: Arthouse FarthouseWhat does the word "arthouse" mean to you? Is it a useless marketing label, or a legitimate identifier for a certain style of filmmaking? Or is it somewhere in-between? Maybe you'll obtain the answers you desire in this week's installment of Gruncle's Movie Month: The Greatest Film Podcast of All Time. This week we ravenously consumed our healthy dose of 4 films: Lars Von Trier's 2011 cosmic-depression-fest "Melancholia", Elaine May's 1976 subversive gangster flick "Mikey and Nicky", Mike Mills' 2021 b&w tender familial journey "C'mon C'mon", and King Hu's 1979 fusion of the mystical and the scientific in "Legend of the Mountain". Don't...2022-05-0957 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 180 - Matt Tuck (Bullet For My Valentine)Waking The Demon. Bullet For My Valentine vocalist, heavy music icon and Welsh valleys starlight, Matt Tuck, is out guest on Episode 180 of Sappenin' Podcast! The voice behind the modern metal generation peels back the curtain on his personal life, songwriting tips and BFMV's rise to fame. In this conversation, Matt opens up on his reserved exterior, media misconceptions, living in the moment vs early magazine comments, Bullet For My Valentines fast journey to global success, mental health struggles, the Jeff Killed John days, nurturing his voice, fighting off record labels, their new self-titled album, touring with his childhood...2022-05-061h 04Gruncle's Movie MonthEpisode 9: Gruncle "Manipulation" MustacheDoes all art manipulate? Is Gruncle losing it? Is Dennis Hopper worthy of anything? Is Pabst Blue Ribbon better than Heineken? As always, get your answers on this week's episode of Gruncle's Movie Month as we discuss our next four films. This week we watched the much discussed 1988 Studio Ghibli film "Grave of the Fireflies", the 2008 Sion Sono epic "Love Exposure", the 1995 camp extravaganza Showgirls, and Dennis Hopper's polarizing "The Last Movie". 2022-05-0254 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 179 - James Scarlett (2000 Trees Festival / ArcTanGent)Eat, Sleep, Trees, Repeat. Festival booker, promoter and music maniac, James Scarlett, is our guest on Episode 179 of Sappenin' Podcast. The 2000 Trees and ArcTanGent boss is with us to give a unique insight on what it's like running major independent events, behind the scenes secrets and building an alternative community. In this conversation, James opens up on Trees 2022 return, how the team kept moral high during lockdown, headliners Jimmy Eat World, Thrice, Turnstile, Idles + You Me At Six, the festivals origin story, drunken dreams, early mistakes, crowd surfing vs a real bag of poo, special set additions from No...2022-04-291h 06Gruncle's Movie MonthEpisode 8: Richard Linklater Joins UsI can't believe we were able to get Richard Linklater on the show! I must be dreaming! This week we watched, or maybe dreamt of watching, Jacques Demy's vibrant "Donkey Skin" (1970), Fritz Lang's silent-epic "Die Nibelungen: Siegfried" (1924), Rainer Werner Fassbinder's anxiety-inducing take on class in "Fox and His Friends" (1975), and Guest Host, Richard Linklater's "Waking Life" (2001).
At the end of this episode we state that we'll be watching "Matewan", we instead watched Dennis Hopper's "The Last Movie".2022-04-2558 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 178 - Pierre Bouvier (Simple Plan)Welcome To My Life. Chorus machine, pop-punk royalty and chicken farmer, Pierre Bouvier, is our guest on Episode 178 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Simple Plan vocalist shares secrets behind some of alternative music's catchiest hooks, evolving with the industry and the pursuit of happiness. In this conversation, Pierre opens up on the bands influence on the scene today, his evolution of punk-rock vs emo, bursting into the limelight a teenager, unexpected success, touring with Blink-182, Sum 41 and Avril Lavinge, new album 'Harder Than It Looks', going independent for the first time, life on major labels, clever lyrics, the legacy of...2022-04-221h 02
Chris Burke - In The MixChris Burke - In The Mix #057Chris Burke - In The Mix #0571. Timmo Hendriks - Heroes For One Day (feat. Misha Miller)2. ALOTT, Macon, Chacel - Aurora3. Under Above, Vertigini - Deep Inside4. Westend, Millean. - Feel (feat. MarynCharlie)5. Lady Bee - Find You (feat. Wilhelmina)6. Mr. Belt & Wezol, Gamuel Sori - Genesis7. DJ YUKI, Fuse - Goodies8. The Magician, Kolombo - I Love to Watch You Dance (Club Fever Part. 3)9. Redondo, Funkerman - Play with You10. LOVRA - Stop Talking (feat. FLAVIA)11...2022-04-2159 minGruncle's Movie MonthEpisode 7: GobbledygookWow, what a surprise, Gruncle and Nephew watched some bleak and emotionally draining cinema to kick off March Movie Month. At least the duo's playful buffoonery is able to keep things from getting too dark. For the first week of the new month, Gruncle and Nephew discuss Takashi Miike's samurai bloodfest "13 Assassins" (2010), Ingmar Bergman doing Ingmar Bergman with "Through a Glass Darkly" (1961), Takeshi Kitano's puzzle-like "Hanabi" (1997), and Jean-Jacques Beineix's cycle of deterioration in "Betty Blue" (1986). We have to start picking some more uplifting, less upsetting films...2022-04-191h 07
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 177 - Alex Taylor (Malevolence)Life Sentence. Mosh expert, metal enthusiast and former security guard, Alex Taylor, is our guest on Episode 177 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Malevolence vocalist shares insights on British next wave of alternative culture, showing the industry the middle finger and establishing their own rules. In this conversation, Alex opens up on his journey to heavy music, what CD's his mum bought him as a kid, the bands growth in isolation, new album "Malicious Intent", working with his hero Matt Heafy (Trivium), strange music video situations, police scares, hanging upside-down, internet backlash from their appearance, gimmicks, starting a record label vs...2022-04-1557 minGruncle's Movie MonthEpisode 6: Nephew's Movie Month (TW)!!TW!!: On this episode we discuss the Reiner Werner Fassbinder film 'In a year with 13 Moons' which contains extremely graphic footage of a slaughterhouse and outdated notions of transhood in its use as a filmic device to explore personal tragedy. We discuss the film from 26 minutes in to 46.5 min in. Elliot (Nephew) hits the nail on the head in much of their analysis. There are many ways you can be an ally, but consider donating to somewhere like The Transgender Law Center, which is a trans-led advocacy group which uses legal-expertise and community oriented goals to fight the good...2022-04-1100 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 176 - Liam Cormier #2 (Cancer Bats)Hail Destroyer. Cancer Bats vocalist, Treadwell Clothing CEO and captain of positivity, Liam Joseph Cormier, is our guest on Episode176 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Canadian sweetheart (and frontrunner for the loveliest human on the planet), returns with stories full of happiness, punk-rock and feel good energy. In this conversation, Liam opens up personally on his famous positive mindset, how learning to channel his focus early on helped him enjoy life, if anything can actually make him angry, becoming straight edge, sourcing lyrics, awkward misinterpretations, new album Pychic Jailbreak, recent lineup dynamic changes, their relationship with Wade (Alexisonfire), comedy style...2022-04-081h 02Gruncle's Movie MonthEpisode 5: Agressive DigressionOn this week's episode, Nephew hijacks the podcast and shifts the focus to Australian Survivor, much to the Gruncle's disgruntlement. Luckily for you, the two also get around to discussing your weekly prescription of masterfully handpicked cinema. For this episode, they watched Ingmar Bergman's bleak psychological-drama The Passion of Anna (1969), Hitoshi Matsumoto's absurdist kaiju mockumentary Big Man Japan (2007), Jim Jarmusch's minimalist road film Stranger Than Paradise (1984), and Francesco Rosi's biting political drama Hands Over the City (1963). We hope you watch along with us to the best of your ability! We do not actually have a Patreon btw, but follow...2022-04-041h 09
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 175 - Steven Battelle (LostAlone)The Bells! Worldwide riffologist, lego builder and UFO maniac, Steven Battelle, is our guest on Episode 175 of Sappenin' Podcast! The LostAlone songwriter talks to us, exclusively, on the bands return, new music and opening for My Chemical Romance, in stadiums, next month. In this conversation, Battelle opens up on reuniting with Alan and Mark, why they had to keep a lot of secrets, their original breakup in 2014, how a cruse trip changed his entire life's vision, being an extended member of the MCR family, his close relationships with Gerard Way, Ray Toro and Frank Iero, beautiful full circle moments...2022-04-011h 19Gruncle's Movie MonthEpisode 4: Causing a RuckusWowee, would you look at that? Somehow Ol' senile Grunc and his heathen nephew have made it all the way to episode 4. In this godless episode, your favorite intellectuals dive deep into Claire Denis' masterpiece Beau Travail (1999), Bob Fosse's take on a real life tragedy in Star 80 (1983), Mel Brooks' Hitchcock parody (1977), and the domestic epic of Bill Gunn's Personal Problems (1980). Please send us cash in the mail so that nephew can afford the epic soundboard we deserve.2022-03-281h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 174 - Jaret Reddick (Bowling For Soup)Punk Rock 101. Proud Texan, nice guy and the voice of Chuck E Cheese, Jaret Reddick, is our guest on Episode 174 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Bowling For Soup storyteller peels back the curtain behind a career of hilarity, heartache and his lyrical genies. In this conversation, Jaret opens up on the bands legacy of comforting the pop-punk scene with laughter, the secret meaning of some of their biggest hits, releasing his first country solo album, celebrities he's seriously annoyed, why BFS have always tried to stay true to themselves, new album Pop Dunk Snot Bread, originally breaking up in 2013, how...2022-03-251h 07
Tales From The BridgeTFTB Book Club: Semiosis by Sue BurkeIn this episode, we review Semiosis by Sue Burke. Sue has written a fascinating duology that features a sentient plant on a far-flung planet who must contend with human colonists. On Science Fiction - Science Fact we wonder about the ISS falling from the sky. On Trivia, we find another reason to say 'Lagrange point' (it's fun, admit it), and a 2000-year-old laptop lands one of our hosts a prize from your childhood. You can always find more Tales From The Bridge on Apple Podcasts or our website, you can also find us on Twitter, Ins...2022-03-2437 minTales From The BridgeTFTB Ep.35: Reviewing 'Semiosis' by Sue Burke, falling space stations, and a 2000 year old laptopIn this episode, we review Semiosis by Sue Burke. Sue has written a fascinating duology that features a sentient plant on a far-flung planet who must contend with human colonists. On Science Fiction - Science Fact we wonder about the ISS falling from the sky. On Trivia, we find another reason to say 'Lagrange point' (it's fun, admit it), and a 2000-year-old laptop lands one of our hosts a prize from your childhood. You can always find more Tales From The Bridge on Apple Podcasts or our website, you can also fi...2022-03-2337 minGruncle's Movie MonthEpisode 3: Gruncs Gone WildEpisode 3 of your new favorite podcast sees a nephew and their Gruncle get into their first major disagreement as the two discuss Harmony Korine's 2012 film Spring Breakers. After the dust settles, listen to the two film geniuses discuss the slow-cinema staple, Sleep Has Her House (2017), the Scorsese classic, King of Comedy (1982), and the ever-charming, Loves of a Blonde (1965). Maybe you'll even get a great new music recommendation out of all the chaos.
As always, be sure to take some big sips of NYC band Proper Tea, and you can find us on Instagram here...2022-03-211h 07
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 173 - Bianca Del Rio (Roy Haylock)Not Today, Satan. International drag superstar, brutal stand up comedian and the winner of Ru Paul’s Drag Race: Season 6, Bianca Del Rio, is our guest on Episode 173 of Sappenin' Podcast! The biggest modern queen in the would is with us for a round of roasting, testicle tips and an insight into the highest level of drag. In this conversation, Bianca aka Roy Haylock, opens up on helping take drag into mainstream pop-culture, being the first queen to solo headline Wembley Arena, brutal comedy routines vs getting away with murder, what separates his two identities, seeing the world from th...2022-03-1839 min
Chasing ConsciousnessYohann Hari - THE ATTENTION CRISISIn this episode, we have the tough task of examining the evidence that our society is losing its ability for prolonged attention, focus and concentration. We talk about what are the main factors leading to this, and what we can do to mediate it individually, but also collectively through regulation if necessary, before it becomes intergenerational. Is this also another symptom, like depression and addiction, of growing up with less and less face to face social connection and non-focused attention?
Fortunately today’s guest, the New York Times bestselling author Johann Hari, has written about Depression and Ad...2022-03-151h 30Gruncle's Movie MonthEpisode 2: Lemon DifficultIn their second week of unhinged film podcasting, Gruncle and Nephew tackle yet another four cinematic delights. This time around they discuss the political comedy In the Loop (2009), the romantic comedy Brief Encounter (1945), the noir-infused crime drama The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1978 version), and the meta-docufiction of Jafar Panahi's Taxi (2015). Can Gruncle keep it together and maintain coherent sentence structure? Can Nephew keep the podcast afloat with their youthful exuberance? And what does Henry Kissinger have to do with all this? Listen and find out!2022-03-141h 05
Gruncle's Movie MonthEpisode 1: Coy for RoyIn the first ever installment of the Gruncle's Movie Month Podcast, Gruncle Mustache and his Nephew Elliot take on their first four films. This week they watched the psychological thriller, Klute (1971), the wartime melodrama, The Cranes are Flying (1957), the espionage drama, Army of Shadows (1969) and the meta-biopic, Jacquot (1991). With this episode having been recorded in January, we did not foresee how prescient our wartime picks were at the time. Hopefully our conversations help give some filmic context to current global events, or at least provide a welcome distraction from all the craziness. 2022-03-141h 19
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 172 - Matt Heafy (Trivium / Ibaraki)Dying In Your Arms. Metal legend, Twitch royalty and guitar genies, Matthew Kiichi Heafy, is our guest on Episode 172 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Trivium vocalist discusses his goal for changing heavy music, embracing his Japanese heratige and how online communities can bring everyone together. In this conversation, Heafy opens on Trivium's biggest ups and downs, how Twitch sparked different creativity, his black-metal project IBARAKI, promoting different cultures, getting Gerard Way (My Chemical Romance) to scream on a song, moments he never thought he'd achieve, writing a kids book, fatherhood, why Download Festival 2005 changed his career, their awkward relationship with...2022-03-1156 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 171 - Cody Carson (Set It Off)Who's In Control? Enthusiastic emo, hair dye expert and Set It Off vocalist, Cody Carson, is our guest on Episode 171 of Sappenin' Podcast! The energetic frontman shares secrets behind a career of overcoming setbacks, personal roadblocks and never giving up. In this conversation, Cody opens up on the bands new album 'Elsewhere', dealing with countless vocal surgeries, mental health struggles, never fitting into a certain genre, label and management disputes, building a cult community of fans, their pop-punk vs rap and theatre backgrounds, originally starting off as a drummer, confidence advice, losing valuable belongings on tour, how members of...2022-03-041h 15Tales From The BridgeA Chat with Sue BurkeIn this episode, we sit down with author, journalist, and translator, Sue Burke. She is well known for her acclaimed science fiction novels Semiosis (2018) and its sequel, Interference (2019). Sue is a Clarion workshop alumnus and has published over thirty short stories. We cover plenty of ground in our discussion; from alien plant-sentience to feminism in sci-fi. It was a great conversation and we're excited to share it with you. You can always find more Tales From The Bridge on Apple Podcasts our website, you can also find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook...2022-03-0356 min