Best Kevin Chavez Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 28: The Bowling Alley w/ Syd Campbell 1:03:24

3d ago1:03:24

1:03:24

Edmonton’s very own Syd Campbell comes on to tell us about their curiously named high school and their hometown bar The Black Dog. They name our town’s first street, build a bowling alley/office supply store, and build a piece of lore that involves the mayor and his wife that the town will NEVER get over. We now have Town Show merch. Pick your up o…

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Ep 27: The Ravine w/ Peter Carlone 1:02:27

10d ago1:02:27

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Comedian, director and video game streamer Peter Carlone (aka Solid Content) comes by to build a viaduct right the through the center of our town, covering up a beloved ravine. He builds a Gregg’s pasty and sandwich shop, and a museum of unnecessary objects. He also tells an incredible story about being in a production of The Lion, the Witch, and T…

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Ep 26: The Ski Hill w/ Ese Atawo 1:03:32

17d ago1:03:32

1:03:32

Actress and comedian, Ese Atawo (FX’s Legion) talks about being super athletic, growing up in Nigeria and Toronto and her king-like laugh. For the town she builds a ski-hill and pitches an amusement park. Plus, a poorly crafted text has everyone in town thinking they’ve won a million dollars and gets them all talking about the 1995 film Major Payne…

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How To Solve A Sexless Relationship ft. Dr. Shannon Chavez 1:06:33

17d ago1:06:33

1:06:33

Feeling disconnected in the bedroom?This week on @thespicylife, we’re turning up the heat with “How to Solve a Sexless Relationship.”Relationship expert @spicymari teams up with Psychologist & Sex Therapist, Dr. Shannon Chavez @drshannonchavez to break down the real reasons intimacy fades—and how to reignite the flame.Expect juicy insights on:🔥 Rec…

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Katie Bird on Approaches to Videographic Practice 55:31

21d ago55:31

55:31

On today's episode, Katie Bird discusses her work and practice in an interview with Johannes Binotto. Much of their conversation centers on Katie's 2023 desktop documentary, "With a Camera in Hand, I Was Alive." Katie and Johannes discuss the potentials of videographic practice, filming oneself as a method of videographic criticism, and her work as…

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Ep 25: Mini-sode 47:24

24d ago47:24

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Mark and Ryan host another mini-sode where they issue corrections, establish more rules for the town, and even read a listener suggestion for the town. If you want to get to know Mark better, this is the episode for you because Mark talk A LOT about growing up in New Mexico including the time he “auditioned” for a youth soccer league. They also bui…

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Jason Mittell on 'The Chemistry of Character in Breaking Bad' 1:46:51

30d ago1:46:51

1:46:51

On today's episode, Jason Mittell joins to discuss his videographic book, The Chemistry of Character in Breaking Bad. The book is the first in a new series of open access, videographic books from Lever Press. Jason joins to discuss the origins of the book and series, the philosophy behind a videographic book, and his longtime interest in alternativ…

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Ep 24: The 50’s Diner w/ Dave Shumka 1:00:18

1M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Co-host of Stop Podcasting Yourself, Dave Shumka joins Mark and Ryan and builds a 1950s style diner for our town with a duck theme. He also introduces a Can-Con-esque system for music, Mark plays a new kind of a regional Santa Claus and Ryan is the star in a new show - Dougie Howser, M.P. (Member of Parliament) We now have Town Show merch. Pick som…

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Ep 23: The Rave w/ Kevin Vidal 56:25

1M ago56:25

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Comedian and causal raver, Kevin Vidal stops by the show to start a rave scene in our town. He also quite accidentally builds an entire industrial park, and a newspaper printing press. And Mark gets fixated on the idea that there should be a door to door knife sharpener by the name of Mr Whetstone. We now have Town Show merch. Pick your up over at:…

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Ep 22: The Theatre w/ Kelli Ogmundson 1:03:14

1M ago1:03:14

1:03:14

Kelli Ogmundson (Fox’s Animal Control) joins Mark and Ryan to build not one but two theatres for our town. Both of them decide to stage Tron: The Musical. Kelli also talks about the eerie May Day celebrations in her home town and she introduces a new spring festival for our town. We now have Town Show merch. Pick some up over at: https://www.etsy.c…

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Ep 21: The Map 45:29

2M ago45:29

45:29

Our town now has a map! Created by Townie D’Leen, Mark and Ryan pour over all of the details in the map and do some scenes. They also get on their horses for the round-up and read some emails which inspire a secret society barber shop, and a very bizarre conspiracy around french horns in the town. If you want to see the map, check it out on our ins…

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How Men Can Overcome Depression & Build Confidence ft. Dr. Jay Barnett 1:14:05

2M ago1:14:05

1:14:05

This episode of The Spicy Life Podcast is straight fire! If life has you feeling lost, it’s time to find your way back. You are not alone. You are loved. You are worthy. And if you’re ready to heal the wounds that have been holding you back, this is your moment. Relationship expert @SpicyMari sits down with author and mental health expert Dr. Jay B…

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Ep 20: The Arcades w/ Cam MacLeod 1:01:00

2M ago1:01:00

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Actor and comedian, Cam MacLeod joins the show to talk about being a “scrubber” growing up in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. He builds two arcades for our town with a hilarious rivalry. He gives the town a pants store where the slogan is: “Where you always know where the legs do meet”. A town clock gets built by local artist/grifter Jessna. Plus, w…

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Ep 19: The Big Dig w/ Tess Degenstein 1:03:16

2M ago1:03:16

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Actress and improviser Tess Degenstein (Neon’s The Monkey) joins us to talk about growing up in Regina. She builds a science museum for the town called Science for a Day. We meet a man who always wears a cat around his neck. Plus, we find out why they are draining Lick Lake and digging it up. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetow…

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Ep 18 - The Round-Up 52:41

3M ago52:41

52:41

Mark and Ryan answer listener letters and play voice memos sent in by enthusiastic and technologically savvy “Townies”. In this episode they build a hell themed spin studio, erect the town’s Hall of Records, meet a hapless private investigator, and discover a terrific response to the famous town saying “Never shall we know where the legs do meet”. …

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Ep 17: The Garbage Place w/ Paul Anthony 57:20

3M ago57:20

57:20

Cable access TV show host and actor Paul Anthony, talks about growing up in Winnipeg, Manitobia - which apparently had a lot of tunnels and hammers. He reminisces about his cable access hero Laurie Mustard - host of Switchback. He creates a novelty store for our town and a garbage dump. Plus, he appropriately creates and hosts a local TV show for t…

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Ep 16: The Farmer’s Market w/ Lili Beaudoin 58:44

3M ago58:44

58:44

Actress Lili Beaudoin joins Mark and Ryan to talk about growing up at the Caravan Farm Theatre in Armstrong, BC and absolutely destroying a rare, old calliope. She helps build the town’s laundromat and farmer’s market, and also forms a local you gang called The Rudelings. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetownshow/ Watch on YouTu…

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Ep 15: The Comic Shop w/ Kevin Lee 1:06:07

3M ago1:06:07

1:06:07

Comedian Kevin Lee joins Mark and Ryan to talk about growing up in New Jersey and Tsawwassen, BC. He builds the town’s first guitar store and comic book shop and things get a little PG-13 there with Patrick Stewart. We also learn more about the devious plans of Party Island. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetownshow/ Watch on Yo…

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Ep 14: The Mini-sode 16:44

4M ago16:44

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Producer Chris abandons Mark and Ryan and so they decide to make a show on their own. It is quite something to behold. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetownshow/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTownShowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How To Breathe Life Into Your Dreams ft. Brian Johnson 55:36

4M ago55:36

55:36

A dream without a plan is just a wish. If fear or self-doubt is holding you back from accomplishing your vision for the future, you definitely need to listen to this week’s podcast episode of @thespicylife “How To Breathe Life Into Your Dreams ft. @bjthedreamer 📖 Tune in as Relationship Expert @spicymari sits down with her awesome writing coach to …

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Ep 13: The Round-Up (Mailbag Edition) 53:44

4M ago53:44

53:44

Mark and Ryan open up the mailbag and go through listener suggestions for the town. With the help of the audience they create so many wonderful new things for the town such as: a hot new restaurant called The Taco Hat, a new regional slang for the word ‘mirror’, and a tourist shop for this town that is anti-tourist. If you have suggestions be sure …

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Ep 12: The Casino w/ Dino Archie 1:03:32

4M ago1:03:32

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Stand up comedian Dino Archie (Jimmy Kimmel Live) joins Mark and Ryan to talk about his hometown of Fresno, California. He tells stories about slinging ice cream, a local one hit wonder who ran a limo company, and his basketball coach who wanted to fight him. He also introduces some major locations for our town: a stadium for Irish hurling, a used …

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Ep 11: The Pub with Colin Cowan 59:17

4M ago59:17

59:17

Comedian and musician, Colin Cowan joins Mark and Ryan to talk about his hometown of Riverview, New Brunswick, regional sayings of the Maritime provinces of Canada, and rumours. He also builds the town’s first pub, creates a whole cable access TV station, and has someone murdered in the muddy banks of a river. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.in…

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Ep 10: The Egg Market w/ Aaron Read 50:04

5M ago50:04

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Standup comedian, musician and artist Aaron Read joins Mark and Ryan to talk about growing up in Burnaby, BC, setting off bear-bangers in the woods, and neglectful landlords. He also creates a Jean Claude Van Damne movie that only exists in our town and builds something called an Egg Market. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetown…

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Introducing The Town Show 1:41

5M ago1:41

1:41

From the creators of Let’s Make a Sci-Fi and This Sounds Serious comes The Town Show – where comedians Mark Chavez and Ryan Beil set out to build a fictional town. Each week, a guest comedian helps pitch new residents, landmarks, history, and events, that shape the town. Together, they craft a world from scratch, one episode at a time. Building a t…

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Ep 9: The Library w/ Amy Goodmurphy 1:01:37

5M ago1:01:37

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Amy Goodmurphy (CW's Wild Cards) joins Mark and Ryan for this inaugural video podcast, to tell them about the characters of North Vancouver, including Screwy Louie and Jason Priestly. She builds a library for our town and puts on a full costume to embody town busy body, Judy Campbell. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetownshow/ W…

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Episode 7. How to Measure the World - Filmexplorer’s Video Essay Gallery 35:52

5M ago35:52

35:52

Today's episode features the latest collaboration with the Swiss publication, Filmexplorer. For the second time, Filmexplorer has invited guest curators to select video essays to screen as part of their online Video Essay Gallery. In this conversation, Evelyn Kreutzer, Julian Ross, and Volker Pantenburg discuss three videos they curated under the t…

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Ep 8: The Candy Shop w/ Christine Bortolin 55:09

6M ago55:09

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Hosts Mark and Ryan are joined by comedian and director Christine Bortolin. The episode introduces several unique landmarks and characters to “the town” including: A generational candy store named 'Trick or Treat' that promises 'no poison' in their candies anymore, a mysterious 'Tongue Time at Lick Lake' where residents fish for tongues, and a publ…

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Ep 7: The Factory w/ Devin Mackenzie 53:06

6M ago53:06

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Actor and member of the comedy duo Hip Bang, Devin McKenzie, joins Mark and Ryan to build the towns first factory. They also establish that the town is NOT tourist friendly, has an apiary, a Donair Dude that doesn’t serve donairs, and a statue that commemorates a famous local iguana by the name of Grant. 00:00 Introduction 01:17 Meet the Guest: Dev…

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Are You In Love With A Man-Child? ft. Dondre Whitfield 1:20:15

6M ago1:20:15

1:20:15

“Are you in love with a boy or a man?” Does your partner serve others or only serve himself? If you’re having a hard time trying to get him to level up then you are going to appreciate this episode of The Spicy Life Podcast. Relationship Expert @spicymari sits down with Actor, Author and Activist @alldondre to discuss his phenomenal book @malevsman…

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On "Ways of Doing" w/ Lucy Fife Donaldson, Colleen Laird, Dayna McLeod, and Alison Peirse 1:07:42

6M ago1:07:42

1:07:42

Today's episode features an interview with Lucy Fife Donaldson, Colleen Laird, Dayna McLeod and Alison Peirse on their ongoing series of collaborations and methodological practices, "Ways of Doing." They are interviewed by Kevin B. Lee. This episode is the seventh in an ongoing collaboration between The Video Essay Podcast and "The Video Essay: Mem…

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Ep 6: Party Island w/ Ronald Dario 51:00

6M ago51:00

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In this episode of The Town Show, hosts Mark and Ryan, along with guest Ronald Dario, brainstorm the creation of a mega store called Party Island a place that requires a 40-minute ferry ride to get there. They also talk about Ronald's cats, and buying his Dad’s lottery tickets as a kid. The trio also explores the lore behind a unique movie franchis…

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Ep 5: The Round-Up 45:54

6M ago45:54

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Join Mark and Ryan (and Chris) in a special roundup episode as they check-in on all of the elements that have been created for their town so far. They’ll revisit Benicio the Singing Baker, Eric the Giant, the town fountain, the festivities of GAZEBO, and they’ll even introduce a new citizen or two. They also take a visit to “The Void” where rejecte…

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Ep 4: The Bakery w/ Taz Van Rassel 1:00:53

7M ago1:00:53

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In this episode Mark and Ryan welcome their Sunday Service pal Taz Van Rassel who pitches the town’s first bakery - Yeast Meets West. This episode you’ll also meet a singing baker, a controversial sea captain landlord, train robber Stye Sturgeon Principled, and Bill Harris - a name who gets caught stealing from the bakery. 00:00 Introduction 00:58 …

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Ep 3: The Gazebo w/ Maddy Kelly 43:19

7M ago43:19

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In this episode of The Town Show, Mark and Ryan welcome their ‘Let’s Make A…’ co-host Maddy Kelly. Maddy talks about growing up in Vancouver and how it’s become “basic”. She builds the town’s gazebo (the largest in the world) and introduces us to Gazebo Fest, the town’s union leader Erythra, the BIPOC diner and the Quiet Cowboy. 00:00 Introduction …

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Ep 2: The Mayor w/ Caitlin Howden 51:58

7M ago51:58

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This week’s guest, Caitlin Howden (New Eden, The Babysitter’s Club) pitches us a mayor for our town who won their seat because of a landslide. We also learn that Galen Weston owns the local high school and we meet Jon Jovi - a local heartthrob/Canadian Idol contestant. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 02:03 Caitlin's Hometown Stories 03:24 Scho…

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How To Recover From A Breakup ft. Chloe Veitch 1:15:38

7M ago1:15:38

1:15:38

Do you have a hard time knowing when to leave a relationship? If you are loyal to a fault then you are going to love this episode of The Spicy Life Podcast. Relationship Expert @spicymari sits down with Reality Star and Host @chloeveitchofficial to discuss “How to recover from a breakup.“ Get spicy tips on: When to walk away Unhealthy habits The he…

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Episode 6. Who Owns an Image? - Filmexplorer’s Video Essay Gallery 48:25

8M ago48:25

48:25

Today's episode features the latest collaboration with the Swiss publication, Filmexplorer. For the second time, Filmexplorer has invited guest curators to select video essays to screen as part of their online Video Essay Gallery. In this conversation, Evelyn Kreutzer, Julian Ross, and Volker Pantenburg discuss three videos they curated under the t…

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Ep 1: The Fountain w/ Peter Oldring 54:33

8M ago54:33

54:33

In the inaugural episode, comedian Peter Oldring (This Is That, House of Cards) shares stories about growing up in Drayton Valley and Calgary, Alberta. He introduces the town’s first citizen, an advice columnist named Barnaby, and erects a healing fountain in the town square. Plus, Mark, Ryan, and Peter debate the merits of a “town perm.” 00:00 Int…

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Alice Lenay on Zoom Aesthetics & 'Twisties!' 37:51

8M ago37:51

37:51

Today's episode features a conversation with Alice Lenay, an academic researcher and artist based in Paris. The discussion centers on Alice's recent work Twisties!, made with Théophile Gay-Mazas and recently published in NECSUS. Will and Alice also discuss her ongoing interest in Zoom aesthetics. Learn more about the podcast's collaboration with th…

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How To Manage Conflict In Your Relationship ft. Kevin & Melissa Fredericks 1:03:09

8M ago1:03:09

1:03:09

Does your partner fight fair or dirty? Comedian @kevonstage and Digital creator @mrskevonstage join @spicymari on this episode of @thespicylife podcast to discuss “How to manage conflict in your relationship.” Catch these valuable tools for building compassion, communication and closeness with your lover. Tune in as we laugh at ourselves and laugh …

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Alan O’Leary and Evelyn Kreutzer on the Importance of Writing on Video Essays 56:07

9M ago56:07

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There’s been a lot of debate about what the relationship should be between videographic criticism and writing. Some have wondered if video essays could function as stand-alone scholarship and break free from having to be framed by text-based explanations such as creator statements or peer reviews. But even if one acknowledges the role of writing in…

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Cinema & Machine Vision: Live at The King's Festival of Artificial Intelligence w/ Daniel Chávez Heras 1:11:22

10M ago1:11:22

1:11:22

Today's episode features a conversation recorded live in May at The King's Festival of Artificial Intelligence in London. The event featured as the launch of Cinema and Machine Vision: Artificial Intelligence, Aesthetics and Spectatorship, a new book from Edinburgh University Press by Daniel Chávez Heras, who is a lecturer in the Department of Digi…

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THE EXTENDED PLAY: Johannes Binotto & Kevin B. Lee Live at Austellungsraum Klingentalat 31:11

12M ago31:11

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From movies to television, YouTube to TikTok, it’s a big world of audiovisual media out there. How many videographic works have tried to take them all in? A new installation work has tried to do just that. The Extended Play is a collaboration between artists Anina Müller and Jennifer Merlyn Scherler, which was exhibited at the Austellungsraum Kling…

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Krista Calvo & Colleen Laird on Doing Women’s (Global) (Horror) Film History 52:44

1y ago52:44

52:44

Today's episode is the first in a series of conversations on videos created as part of the project, Doing Women’s (Global) (Horror) Film History (DWGHFH), a year-long video essay mentoring and training program that culminated in a videographic special issue of MAI: Feminism & Visual Culture. Led by Alison Peirse, DWGHFH features the work of thirty …

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Making Video Essays About Alice Diop 34:36

1y ago34:36

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Today's episode is the fourth in an ongoing collaboration between The Video Essay Podcast and "The Video Essay: Memories, Ecologies, Bodies," a three-year research project on video essays led by Kevin B. Lee, Locarno Film Festival Professor for the Future of Cinema at USI University of Lugano, with Johannes Binotto and Evelyn Kreutzer, and funded b…

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Episode 44. Remixing George W. Bush w/ Christopher Jason Bell 1:01:45

1y ago1:01:45

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Today's episode features a conversation with filmmaker Christopher Jason Bell, who joins the show to discuss Miss Me Yet, his ten-part found footage series on the presidency of George W. Bush and rehabilitation of Bush's image in recent years. The series is available to stream for free via Means TV. Also, check out an essay on Miss Me Yet written b…

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On Videographic Berlinale: Viewing Tips with Libertad Gills & Evelyn Kreutzer 37:21

1y ago37:21

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Today's episode is the third in an ongoing collaboration between The Video Essay Podcast and "The Video Essay: Memories, Ecologies, Bodies," a three-year research project on video essays led by Kevin B. Lee, Locarno Film Festival Professor for the Future of Cinema at USI University of Lugano, with Johannes Binotto and Evelyn Kreutzer, and funded by…

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Episode 43. Doing Women’s (Global) (Horror) Film History w/ Alison Peirse 55:57

1y ago55:57

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Today's episode features a conversation with Alison Peirse, a horror film scholar and professor at the University of Leeds. Alison led the project Doing Women’s (Global) (Horror) Film History (DWGHFH), a year-long video essay mentoring and training program that culminated in a videographic special issue of MAI: Feminism & Visual Culture. DWGHFH fea…

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Are Relationships A Career Distraction Or An Asset? ft. Wes "Wuz Good" Armstrong 52:00

1y ago52:00

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Are relationships a career distraction or an asset? Film Director @wuzgood joins @spicymari on this episode of @thespicylife podcast to discuss the parallel between maturing in his career and maturing in his romantic relationship. Catch these valuable tools on his pursuit of success. Take notes on how his woman has been instrumental in his emotiona…

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