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The Brew | Why AI Destroys the Real Meaning of Filmmaking
On the itinerary for June 2, 2026: The process is the point • chaos, desperation, and even dysentery produce better stories • 'The Pitt' vs. 'Scrubs'
Jun 2
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Cole Haddon
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Bonus Episode: David Dastmalchian Talks 'Harold and Maude'
The actor breaks down a seminal piece of art from his life - the 1971 film about everything that's wrong with America, suicide, and the meaning of life
May 7
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Cole Haddon
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24:38
Actor David Dastmalchian | Letting the Darkness Speak
From his onscreen work to his new graphic novel 'Through', we dig into death and life, mental health, and saving yourself - and maybe even others - with…
May 5
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Cole Haddon
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47:53
'Project Hail Mary' Is the Blueprint to Save Hollywood (and Our Future)
🎧 As the superhero era begins to wane, the Andy Weir adaptation reminds us of the transformative power of watching ordinary human beings become heroes
Apr 22
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Cole Haddon
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Bonus Episode: Meg LeFauve and Joe Forte Talk 'Singin' in the Rain'
The screenwriters behind films like 'Inside Out', 'Captain Marvel', and 'Firewall' break down a seminal piece of art from their lives, the greatest…
Mar 26
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Cole Haddon
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30:05
Bonus Episode: Riki Lindhome Talks 'A Chorus Line'
The actress, musician, comedian, screenwriter - seriously, WTF can't she do?! - reveals the musical that set her entire artistic journey in motion
Mar 5
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Cole Haddon
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23:39
Comedian Riki Lindhome on the Freedom of No Opportunities
From Garfunkel and Oates to her new one-person musical 'Dead Inside', the prolific multi-hyphenate discusses turning desperation into innovation and…
Mar 3
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Cole Haddon
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56:54
Bonus Episode: Justin Simien Talks '2001: A Space Odyssey'
The 'Dear White People' writer-director offers up a bold new take on a seminal piece of art from his life - the Stanley Kubrick sci-fi classic
Feb 12
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Cole Haddon
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Director Justin Simien | Telling the Truth in His Films (and Hollywood)
The filmmaker behind 'Dear White People', 'Haunted Mansion', and 'Hollywood Black' discusses finding your voice in an industry that increasingly doesn’t…
Feb 10
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Cole Haddon
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Justin Simien
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1:01:16
Australia Has No Culture? Yeah, F*ck Off, Mate
Here are 15 contemporary Australian artists and artworks I love (that also prove Australia's cultural scene is thriving)
Feb 2
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Cole Haddon
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Why You'll Never Get Tired of 'It's a Wonderful Life'
Spoiler: It's not because life is so wonderful
Dec 15, 2025
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Cole Haddon
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19:02
Actress Erin Cahill Is Counting Down to Another Hallmark Christmas
Listen | My dear friend helps me understand why the Hallmark Channel's holiday films - like her latest, 'Christmas at the Catnip Café - have become such…
Dec 8, 2025
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