Best Eric Kaplan Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 204 - Bruce Eric Kaplan 1:23:50

3d ago1:23:50

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Bruce Eric Kaplan joins us on the podcast this week. We talk with Bruce about his career in TV, writing books and cartoons and how he's managed to blend all of those career paths together. He doesn't mind getting a little cartoons mixed in with his TV and his TV getting mixed in with his books. We also talk about our favorite BEK cartoons and how a…

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Adventures from Set w/ Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 477 1:06:24

3d ago1:06:24

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Matt and Oren break down their approach to directing on set—from working with celebrity talent like Neil Patrick Harris to navigating the challenges of directing kids. It's a glimpse into their lives as directors. They also explore how user-generated content and influencers are changing the types of projects advertisers want to create and opening n…

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HEARD (002): San Diego, thermometers, chilli tahini sauce, Southern Smoke, Gail Simmons, LeBron James, knives 11:45

5d ago11:45

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In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: - Combustion Inc. Predictive Thermometer - Deliciously Ella - Ella Mills - Lotus Foods - Temple Street Eatery - Callie Restaurant - Chef Travis Swikard - Chris Young - Southern Smoke - Chris Shepherd - Gail Simmons Newsletter - Ferrero Pock…

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Building "Friendship" w/Cinematographer Andy Rydzewski - Just Shoot It 476 1:22:59

10d ago1:22:59

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The skyrocketing success of "Friendship," starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd, is tied to its distinct visual style. Cinematographer Andy Rydzewski https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2198503 shares the recipe behind the film’s look, breaking down key choices in framing, lighting, and camera techniques. Matt and Oren dive into the details, nerding out over…

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Episode 203 - Victor Varnado 1:24:32

11d ago1:24:32

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Victor Varnado joins us on the second half of the podcast this week. Victor is an actor, comedian, humorist and, of course, a New Yorker cartoonist. We talk with Victor about his background, being funny and we take a deep dive into A.I. and it's use in creativity. You can learn more about Victor at his website: https://supremerobot.com His Anti-Rac…

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Directing The Weeknd's "Hurry Up Tomorrow" w/Trey Edward Shults - Just Shoot It 475 1:03:26

17d ago1:03:26

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Trey Edward Shults https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4099092/ has been called a visionary film director. Matt and Oren chat with Trey about his bold leap into auteur filmmaking—what it means to claim that title and how he made it happen. What did he learn as a nineteen-year-old loading IMAX film for Terrence Malick on the edge of a live volcano? And is g…

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Shmaltz Brewing Transitions Through Experimentation, featuring Rabbi Jesse Epstein [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #176] 43:31

19d ago43:31

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Introduction Having previously featured Shmaltz Brewing Company founder, Jesse Cowan, to discuss the first quarter-century of the company on episode 117 of The Jewish Drinking Show, on that episode, Cowan introduced Jesse Epstein as the new owner of the company. Returning to The Jewish Drinking Show, Epstein is now an ordained rabbi and lays out hi…

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HEARD (001): haloumi, iconic ice creams, a molecular biologist, giving back, Top Chef, and chili crunch 6:54

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In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: - Aviv, avivsb.com - CookNSolo, cooknsolo.com - @mikesolomonov - saltandstraw.com - @saltandstraw - book: https://a.co/d/5vvo7f0 - @abrowntable - shareourstrength.org - nokidhungry.org/events - @kristenlkish - https://mr-bing.com/collection…

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A Kosher Wine Concierge Service in Israel, featuring Eli Freedman [The Jewish Drinking Show episode #175] 37:03

24d ago37:03

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The newest episode of The Jewish Drinking Show features Eli Freedman speaking on a fascinating kosher wine concierge service in Israel, Cork & Cellar, as well as the newest aspect of this business, the Cork & Cellar Wine Club. Support the show Thank you for listening! If you have any questions, suggestions, or more, feel free to reach out at Drew@J…

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Editing "The Studio" w/Eric Kissack - Just Shoot It 474 1:16:20

24d ago1:16:20

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Ever wonder how "The Studio" perfected comedic timing using oners and one-shot scenes? Eric Kissack, who edited the entire season for Seth Rogen, shares his tips, tricks, and behind-the-scenes insights into how the show comes together. When the funniest people in the world need to ensure a script or edit is hilarious, they turn to Eric. Matt and Or…

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Episode 202 - Lawrence Wood 58:44

24d ago58:44

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Larry Wood, the all time New Yorker cartoon caption contest winner, author and CartoonStock caption contest judge, joins us to talk about the current New Yorker contests, our favorite cartoons from this week’s issue of the New Yorker and the latest CartoonStock contest. Vin Joins us from his local firehouse (Vin is a volunteer fireman) and various …

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Shul Kiddushes, featuring Prof. Michal Shaul [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #174] 36:51

1M ago36:51

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Intro Having previously welcomed Professor Michal Shaul to discuss kiddush clubs on the 124th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, Prof. Shaul has since published an article, "Happy Hour: The Communal Kiddush and Its Roles in the Synagogue World", Jewish Culture and History, Vol. 25, Iss. 3 (2024) (published online in October 2023), as well as a He…

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Crafting Spy High for Amazon w/Jody McVeigh-Schultz - Just Shoot It 473 1:17:32

1M ago1:17:32

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Jody McVeigh-Schultz shares his journey from editor to director of Amazon’s *Spy High*. Matt and Oren quiz Jody on exactly what made him the right fit for the job. And they delve into the techniques he uses to uncover hidden stories in footage directors might overlook. Jody also opens up about landing an agent—and what he wishes he had done differe…

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Episode 201 - Robert Leighton 1:37:11

1M ago1:37:11

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New Yorker cartoonist, Robert Leighton joins us on the second half of the podcast this week. Robert started drawing cartoons at an early age and started a comic strip, called Carl & Goober, when he was eight. The strip was very much influenced by Walt Kelly's, Pogo and Robert even used one of its characters in a strip he did for the Northwestern Un…

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Production Pivots w/ Carlyn Hudson - Just Shoot It 472 1:10:20

1M ago1:10:20

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Carlyn Hudson returns! Matt and Oren dive into the art of game-time decisions on set—when to stick to the plan and when a last-minute change is worth the risk. It's a great discussion about leadership, with hands-on, real-world insights that go beyond theory. Carly shares her take on navigating tough calls, balancing respect for the crew, maintaini…

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Episode 200 - The 200th With Jason Chatfield 1:35:47

1M ago1:35:47

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New Yorker cartoonist, Jason Chatfield, joins us to celebrate the 200th episode of the podcast. We catch up on what he's been up to over the last two years and talk about his new book with Scott Dooley, "You're Not a Real Dog Owner Until…". It will be available on April 29th wherever fine books are sold and at the book's website: Realdogowner.com Y…

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Back to Basics, AI, & Travel Tips w/ Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 471 1:02:33

1M ago1:02:33

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Matt and Oren are back to basics and pushing creative boundaries. Whether it's tackling passion projects, experimenting with constraints like shooting anamorphic on the vertical, or using AI to spark human creativity, they’re finding new ways to innovate. And hey, sometimes a mocktail and a first-class movie night are all you need for fresh inspira…

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Episode 199 - Lawrence Wood 1:03:24

2M ago1:03:24

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Larry Wood, the all time New Yorker cartoon caption contest winner, author and CartoonStock caption contest judge, joins us once again to talk about the current New Yorker contests, our favorite cartoons from this week’s issue of the New Yorker and the latest CartoonStock contest. Some great discussions and debates about the finalist picks and we l…

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SNL or Die w/ Oz Rodriguez - Just Shoot It 470 1:20:57

2M ago1:20:57

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Can a well-timed email get you on SNL as a director? Oz Rodriguez made it happen. But TV was a whole different game back then! The formula, though, remains the same: great comedy actors make comedy directors look great. Oren and Matt chat with Oz about how directors can cast incredible comedic talent. Plus, Oz spills secrets on getting the best per…

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Episode 198 - Sarah Booth 1:40:55

2M ago1:40:55

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Sarah Booth joins us on the second half of the podcast this week. Sarah is the daughter of the legendary New York cartoonist, George Booth. We start out talking about her and her career as a staff artist at the New York Times. Sarah also has many great memories of growing up in the Booth household. We learn who some of George's characters are based…

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Deep Thoughts w/ Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 469 1:02:40

2M ago1:02:40

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Matt and Oren take a hard look at the current state of the film and TV industry in the wake of the LA fires, pandemic, strikes, AI, and streaming. It’s some real talk about the challenges facing production, including tax incentives, union rates, and the ongoing struggle to keep jobs from leaving the LA area. And they explore potential solutions to …

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Episode 197 - Ellis Rosen Returns 1:47:30

2M ago1:47:30

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New Yorker cartoonist, Ellis Rosen, joins us for a second time on the podcast. We catch up on what he's been up to lately, pickleball, New Yorker 100th anniversary parties and numbers stations. A very informative and entertaining discussion of cartoons! You can subscribe to Ellis's newsletter here: https://ellis-newsletter-06cc2e.beehiiv.com You ca…

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How to Make a Rock Opera for Hulu w/ "O'Dessa" Director Geremy Jasper - Just Shoot It 468 1:12:16

2M ago1:12:16

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Geremy Jasper https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3017455/ , the visionary behind the stylized rock musical "O'dessa" on Hulu https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26304178 , shares the journey of bringing his ambitious project to life, from signing acclaimed talents like Sadie Sink and Regina Hall to crafting an original album for the film. Despite having just one…

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Episode 196 - Tommy Siegel 1:18:31

2M ago1:18:31

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New Yorker cartoonist, musician and birder, Tommy Siegel joins us on the podcast this week. Tommy talks about his love of cartoons when he was young, how he recently got back into it (a cartoon a day for 500 days) and his amazing bird studies, Extremely Accurate Birds. You'll never think of bird watching in the same way again! He also talks about h…

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Honest Feedback w/ Pete Chatmon - Just Shoot It 467 1:21:22

2M ago1:21:22

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Pete Chatmon is one of those select few directors who is constantly working as a director on TV episodes from Ghosts, to Yellowjackets, Chicago Fire, and lots more. He's the host of the podcast Let's Shoot. Matt and Oren quiz Pete on how he sets people up to receive feedback and tough notes. And Pete talks about the importance of knowing what does …

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Episode 195 - Lawrence Wood 1:10:48

2M ago1:10:48

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Larry Wood, the all time New Yorker cartoon caption contest winner, author and CartoonStock caption contest judge, joins us once again to talk about the current New Yorker contests, our favorite cartoons from this week’s issue of the New Yorker and the latest CartoonStock contest. Vin was unable to join us on this podcast, which was a huge disappoi…

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F*** My Shoot w/Laura Murphy (Part 2) - Just Shoot It 466 1:08:08

3M ago1:08:08

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AWESOME EVENT! Help victims of the California wildfires (*) by attending a screening of a new episode of "Yellowjackets" with a discussion with Director Pete Chatmon at Let's Shoot at Dynasty Typewriter, Wed. Mar 19, 7:30 PM. Live and Streaming tickets are available at https://www.dynastytypewriter.com/calendar-squad-up?event-id=106932 (*) All proc…

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Episode 194 - Lia Strasser & Bizzy Coy 1:17:14

3M ago1:17:14

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On part 2 of this week's episode, we talk with Lia Strasser and Bizzy Coy. Lia is an illustrator/cartoonist and Bizzy is a published writer/humorist and together, they are the Wonder Twins of cartooning. They started collaborating in 2023 and have had a number of cartoons published in the New Yorker and other publications. We had a great time talki…

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Teenagers in Hospitals in Israel on Purim, featuring Dr. Eric Scheier [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #173] 26:57

3M ago26:57

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While Purim is a special occasion to celebrate, especially through drinking, unfortunately, teenagers not drink alcohol on Purim, but even to excess. Sometimes, this excess on Purim lands them in the hospital, especially in Israel. To discuss this matter further on the 173rd episode of The Jewish Drinking Show is Dr. Eric Scheier, who is the Direct…

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F*** Marry Kill w/Laura Murphy (Part 1) - Just Shoot It 465 1:01:12

3M ago1:01:12

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Laura Murphy chats with Matt and Oren about directing her new film "F*** Marry Kill" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22528200 And they talk about the process to become a director on a film like this, is there a list you need to be on? And what can directors do to get on the "list"? In this first of a two-part interview, you can hear whether being on t…

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Episode 193 - Michael Maslin New Yorker 100th Anniversary 2:06:40

3M ago2:06:40

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On part 2 of this week's episode, Michael Maslin joins us to talk about the New Yorker 100th Anniversary and his recent book that he collaborated on with photographer, Alen MacWeeney, titled "At Wit's End: Cartoonists of The New Yorker". Michael also maintains a database of the New Yorker cartoonists on his website, "The Ink Spill" and posts a dail…

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Women Drinking on Purim? featuring Rabbanit Debbie Zimmerman [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #172] 45:46

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Introduction Despite the numerous published episodes of The Jewish Drinking Show regarding Purim, one topic we haven't discussed is that of women drinking on Purim. To discuss this topic on the 172nd episode of The Jewish Drinking Show is Rabbanit Debbie Zimmerman. Biographical Statement of Guest Rabbanit Zimmerman is a meshivat halakha, a graduate…

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Episode 48: Was Nietzsche a Proto-Fascist? 58:12

3M ago58:12

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Was Nietzsche a fascist? Does liking Nietzsche make you a fascist? If the bully boy heralds of MAGA are present-day fascists, does that make them latter-day Nietzscheans? Join Eric and Taylor as they distinguish several varieties of chest-thumping, bluster, and skepticism about truth. And as Nietzsche himself said, “If this podcast episode does not…

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Conquering Production Hurdles w/ Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 464 1:07:51

3M ago1:07:51

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Oren's on another commercial shoot and Matt's just started another new show! Everything's great, or is it? Matt and Oren chat about why the vision you pitch can be really, really hard in reality. Especially as budget, storyboard, timings, weather, and the nuances of handling this particular client unfold. And the guys go deep into a discussion of t…

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Episode 192 - Kathy Wrobel 1:24:48

3M ago1:24:48

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Joining us on the podcast this week is Kathy Wrobel. Kathy is a two time finalist of the New Yorker contest and a very frequent finalist of the CartoonStock contest (going all the way back to contest #14!) Kathy talks with us about her background and her process of coming up with winning (funny and clever!) captions. She also joins us in the contes…

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Wine and Drinking in the Book of Daniel, featuring Prof. Caryn Tamber-Rosenau [The Jewish Drinking Show episode #171] 36:19

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Introduction The biblical book of Daniel has a couple of fascinating drinking stories in it, so much so that the 171st episode of The Jewish Drinking Show features a discussion on it. The featured guest on this episode to discuss this topic is returning guest to the show, Prof. Caryn Tamber-Rosenau. Biography of Guest Prof. Tamber-Rosenau is an ass…

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Directing My Dead Friend Zoe w/ Kyle Hausmann-Stokes - Just Shoot It 463 1:16:49

3M ago1:16:49

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First-time director Kyle Hausmann-Stokes IG @kylehausmannstokes https://www.instagram.com/kylehausmannstokes/ shares how he landed Ed Harris and Morgan Freeman for his film "My Dead Friend Zoe". https://mydeadfriendzoemovie.com IG @mydeadfriendzoe https://www.instagram.com/mydeadfriendzoe/ And he chats with Oren and Matt about why his pitch was so …

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Biblical Beverages, featuring Professor John Anthony Dunne [The Jewish Drinking Show episode #170] 44:57

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Introduction With a variety of different alcoholic beverages in the Bible, what are they, besides wine? To discuss this topic for the 170th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show is Professor John Anthony Dunne, who has a forthcoming book out on drinking in the Bible. Biography of the Guest Professor John Anthony Dunne completed a PhD in New Testament…

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Episode 47: Are We Always at War with Ourselves? 58:36

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Did you ever want something and not want it, or love somebody and also hate them? If you did, does that mean there are two different things inside you and they are having a war? Or are there three? This week Eric and Taylor look at the idea of internal conflict, internal peace, what it all means, and what if anything can be done about it. They also…

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Good Times w/ EP Eric McCasline - Just Shoot It 462 1:38:51

4M ago1:38:51

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Executive Producer (EP) Eric McCasline talks about building his new, top-tier production company, Good Times. https://ItsGoodTimes.com/ And he chats with Matt and Oren about how directors can get on the roster, win jobs, and why you as a director need to know your lane and understand how reps will pitch you. It's a "Moneyballl" game to get on and s…

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Episode 191 - Lawrence Wood 1:00:31

4M ago1:00:31

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Larry Wood, the all time New Yorker cartoon caption contest winner, author and CartoonStock caption contest judge, joins us once again to talk about the current New Yorker contests, our favorite cartoons from this week’s issue of the New Yorker and the latest CartoonStock contest. Vin is challenged to come up with the top 25 captions for the next C…

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Episode 46: Are We Living in a Cave? (Part 2) 44:20

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Are we still living in a cave? In this sequel episode Eric and Taylor contemplate what might happen if you got out of Plato’s cave. Would the sun blind you? And if you tried to convince the other prisoners to escape, would they kill you? Also this week, replies to some letters from listeners.

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A Director and a DP Get Lost w/ Andrew Kightlinger & Idan Menin - Just Shoot It 461 1:19:14

4M ago1:19:14

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Director Andrew Kightlinger [email protected] and DP Idan Menin IG:@idanmenin talk about their film, from Sylvester Stallone's Balboa Productions, "Lost On a Mountain in Maine" https://www.lostonamountaininmainemovie.com/ Matt and Oren go deep about the tough trade-offs they made between budget, VFX, and the need to look realistic. And the guys delve i…

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Episode 190 - A Quick and Dirty Thirty 28:17

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A short podcast this week with just the hosts talking about the contests and their favorite cartoons from the current week's issue of the New Yorker. There is a question that was left unanswered about why zebras have stripes. We did a quick google search and found, "While scientists still debate the exact origins and functions of zebra stripes, the…

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The Jew Who Owned George Dickel Whisky, featuring Clay Shwab [The Jewish Drinking Show Episode #169] 38:34

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Introduction While George Dickel is currently the second-largest distillery in Tennessee, at one time, the George Dickel brand was the largest Tennessee Whisky when it was owned by Victor Emmanuel “Manny” Shwab, who was born and raised as a Jew. To shed some light on this history, the 169th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show features one of his gr…

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Episode 45: Will Intelligent Machines Destroy Us? 1:05:32

4M ago1:05:32

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Are computers becoming so supersmart that they might supersede all human intelligence and eat us for lunch? Or is the very idea of “machine intelligence” a sad blend of conceptual confusion, willful ignorance, magical thinking, and financial opportunism? If you’re not sure (and if you can’t get an LLM to give you a straight answer), have a listen a…

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Choreograph Your Career w/Daniel Russell - Just Shoot It 460 1:12:26

4M ago1:12:26

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Daniel Russel https://www.daniel-russell.com/ went from an assistant for Dave Meyers www.radicalmedia.com/us/directors/dave-meyers to directing music videos for Justin Timberlake and Jason Derulo. And he chats with Matt and Oren about the moves that built his career. What's the secret to pitching and landing impressive jobs? How can you work with a…

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Episode 189 - Stephen Nadler And The New Yorker Cartoon Exhibition 1:37:58

4M ago1:37:58

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Joining us on the podcast this week is New Yorker cartoon enthusiast, Stephen Nadler. Stephen talks about his love of all things New Yorker and the New Yorker cartoon and cover art exhibition, hosted by the Society of Illustrators, "Drawn From The New Yorker: A Centennial Celebration". You can find more information about the exhibition here: https:…

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