Best Lisa Schrader Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 107: Fred Forsley - Sea Dog Brewery & more 40:17

5d ago40:17

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Fred Forsley’s entrepreneurial reach is as wide as it is unexpected—real estate broker at 18, founder of Shipyard and Sea Dog Brewing, maker of alt-THC beverages, vodka, rums, and even a mushroom energy drink. In this episode of SPX, Forsley shares his journey from hustling real estate in Maine to building a beverage empire that spans coastlines an…

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Cinema Reborn, The Narrow Road to the Deep North & Dying for Sex 47:00

25d ago47:00

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This week on Primal Screen, Flick Ford is joined by Vyshnavee Wijekumar for a jam-packed episode! First up, we preview Cinema Reborn, an annual film festival dedicated to the restoration and celebration of cinema history. Flick chats with festival organisers Grace Boschetti and Digby Houghton about this year’s program and the importance of film pre…

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Ep.106: Carl Lavender - Philanthropy Leader 1:00:12

28d ago1:00:12

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Join Joe Hamilton in a candid conversation with community leader Carl Lavender as he reflects on his life’s journey—from his roots as a pastor’s son in Cleveland, to navigating gang violence and fundraising in Chicago, and finally becoming a transformative force in St. Pete’s nonprofit sector. Carl shares personal insights on leadership, balancing …

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The best political satire of the century (and its stage adaptation) plus review of 'Crossing' 44:57

1M ago44:57

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This week we welcome back our beloved host, Flick Ford! Joined by guests Thomas Caldwell and Cerise Howard. We review Levan Akin’s deeply touching film Crossing, about a retired teacher searching for her estranged niece, a trans woman, with the help of a young man as her translator. It raises challenging issues – particularly around people whose id…

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Boy Week! Reviews of Warfare, Sinners, and The Rehearsal 41:55

1M ago41:55

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It’s Boy Week on Primal Screen, as guest host Alice McShane is joined by Will Cox and Maudie Osborne to take us through discussions and reviews of the boy-heavy releases Warfare, Sinners, and The Rehearsal. Warfare is the latest film from A24, with director Alex Garland (Civil War, Ex Machina) turning his attention to the war genre. Following a squ…

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Ep. 33 - AI's impact on data centre strategies, with Douglas Loewe – Great Business Minds 25:17

1M ago25:17

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Welcome to another episode of the Great Business Minds podcast, the definitive show for the business of digital infrastructure. GBM is brought to you by Preiskel & Co, a leading award-winning City of London law firm, internationally recognised for its expertise in the digital infrastructure industry and the telecoms and tech sector work more broadl…

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Ep. 105: Kelly McBride - Poynter Institute, NPR 55:30

1M ago55:30

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In this episode, Joe Hamilton sits down with Kelly McBride—Senior VP at the Poynter Institute, NPR Public Editor, and Chair of the Craig Newmark Center for Ethics and Leadership—for a wide-ranging conversation on news diets, media trust, AI’s role in journalism and the fading sense of local connection. From dopamine-driven doomscrolling to the pote…

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Merle Oberon’s lifelong secret, Michael Haneke’s deceptively humanistic cinema and a piercing Magdalene Laundries drama 49:16

2M ago49:16

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Eloise Ross jumped into the host seat this week to interview Australia’s unofficial Merle Oberon expert, Rohan Spong. In light of the recent book, Love, Queenie: Merle Oberon, Hollywood’s First South Asian Star and a new creative project Rohan is working on, they discuss Oberon’s contribution to Hollywood. She was the first person of South Asian de…

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Holiday makers, studio heads, and unicorns! The White Lotus, The Studio, and Death of a Unicorn in Review. 52:09

2M ago52:09

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This week, we're diving into three titles that, in their own unique ways, critique capitalist systems and corruption through humor and satire. Join Anthony Carew, Alice McShane, and Will Cox for their reviews of THE WHITE LOTUS, THE STUDIO and DEATH OF A UNICORN. THE WHITE LOTUS has just aired its third season finale, and we have a lot to discuss. …

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Richard Gere and Paul Schrader reunite; Looney Tunes hits us with nostalgia; and an observational doco for cat lovers 43:48

2M ago43:48

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This week we reviewed three films that all opened in Australian cinemas last week, but otherwise have little else in common. Our guest host Thomas Caldwell was joined by Silvi Vann-Wall and Vyshnavee Wijekumar. They discuss Richard Gere’s reunion with American Gigolo writer and director Paul Schrader in Oh, Canada (also starring Uma Thurman and Jac…

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Melbourne Women in Film Festival highlights & Melbourne Cinémathèque’s upcoming noir season 47:05

3M ago47:05

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Incidentally, the theme for Primal Screen this week was volunteer-run organisations that make it possible to watch films on the big screen with an audience, that you otherwise mightn’t. The small but mighty teams behind both Melbourne Women in Film Festival (MWFF) and the Melbourne Cinémathèque do extraordinary work to bring unique films to the cin…

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Oscars Fever! Plus reviews of ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’, ‘I’m Still Here’ and ‘Dahomey’ 55:41

3M ago55:41

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It’s Oscars fever in the studio this week! Even if you don’t have a medically certifiable diagnosis of fever, perhaps you have some milder symptoms still attributable to the 97th Academy Awards – it’s hard not to get a little lightheaded at Hollywood’s night of nights. Anthony Carew jumps into the guest host chair this week with Thomas Caldwell and…

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Bird and the Last Showgirl 1:01:21

3M ago1:01:21

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This week on Primal Screen, guest host Alice takes us through reviews of Andrea Arnold's stunning tribute to childhood in BIRD as well as THE LAST SHOWGIRL that holds what could be the performance of Pamela Anderson's career. We also hear from Rough Cut Films to discuss on their 'Summer Sacraments' event on March 1, presented alongside Static Visio…

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Ep. 32 – From Dotcom to AI: Building Japan’s and the World’s Digital Infrastructure Gardens with Dan Kesler and Bill Schrader – Great Business Minds 50:07

3M ago50:07

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Welcome to another episode of the Great Business Minds podcast, the definitive show for the business of digital infrastructure. GBM is brought to you by Preiskel & Co, a leading award-winning City of London law firm, internationally recognised for its expertise in the digital infrastructure industry and the telecoms and tech sector work more broadl…

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Grand Tour, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, and more! 46:58

3M ago46:58

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This week on Primal Screen, guest host Will Cox is joined by Alex McShane to review Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy and Grand Tour. Our favourite frazzled English woman is back for this Valentine’s Day-released rom-com. Renee Zellweger returns to the role of Bridget Jones, this time as a single mother of two facing the prospect of re-starting her …

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'The Brutalist', 'A Complete Unknown', and 'Babygirl' 43:09

4M ago43:09

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On Primal Screen we review three films that have just hit cinemas! THE BRUTALIST is the epic period drama following a visionary architectwho (Adrian Brody) has fled post-war Europe to America for the chance of a new life. Everything changes once he meets a wealthy industrialist (Guy Pierce) who commissions his work. A COMPLETE UNKNOWN is the Bob Dy…

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Ep. 31 - From Bytes to Empires: Otto Toto Sugiri on Pioneering Asia's 21st Century Digital Landscape – Great Business Minds 22:24

4M ago22:24

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Welcome to another episode of the Great Business Minds podcast, the definitive show for the business of digital infrastructure. GBM is brought to you by Preiskel & Co, a leading award-winning City of London law firm, internationally recognised for its expertise in the digital infrastructure industry and the telecoms and tech sector work more broadl…

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Ep. 30 - Resilience, Vision, and $24 Billion: Inside AirTrunk's rise with CEO Robin Khuda – Great Business Minds 26:50

4M ago26:50

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Welcome to another episode of the Great Business Minds podcast, the definitive show for the business of digital infrastructure. GBM is brought to you by Preiskel & Co, a leading award-winning City of London law firm, internationally recognised for its expertise in the digital infrastructure industry and the telecoms and tech sector work more broadl…

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First show of 2025! Reviewing Nosferatu and Anora 47:38

5M ago47:38

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For the first show of Primal Screen for 2025, Flick Ford is joined in the studio by Alice McShane and Anthony Carew to review NOSFERATU and ANORA. A remake of the iconic 1922 silent film, NOSFERATU follows the similar vampire tale of obsession, desire, and affliction. The gothic thriller is horror director David Eggers' follow up to such films as T…

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Ep. 29 - Crafting success through cultural intelligence, with Natalya Makarochkina – Great Business Minds 52:17

6M ago52:17

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Welcome to another episode of the Great Business Minds podcast, the definitive show for the business of digital infrastructure. GBM is brought to you by Preiskel & Co, a leading award-winning City of London law firm, internationally recognised for its expertise in the digital infrastructure industry and the telecoms and tech sector work more broadl…

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Ep. 104: Eric Deggans - National Public Radio (NPR) 1:07:56

6M ago1:07:56

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In this episode, Eric Deggans, NPR’s TV critic and media analyst, delves into the complexities of modern media. The conversation explores the fractured media landscape, the rise of niche platforms and the responsibilities of media creators and consumers in combating misinformation. Joe and Eric discuss the evolution of local news, the role of algor…

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Melbourne Cinémathèque turns 40, Tom Zubrycki's oeuvre, and Agnieszka Holland's Green Border (2023) 48:11

6M ago48:11

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We're celebrating the Melbourne Cinémathèque's 40th anniversary this week, with two of the pre-eminent film society's co-curators in the studio. Primal Screen favourite Cerise Howard and Associate Professor Adrian Danks (making his PS debut!) join Flick Ford to reflect on Melbourne Cinémathèque's vital contribution to cinema and to talk about their…

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Autopsy on the Musical: Wicked vs The People's Joker 39:50

6M ago39:50

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This week on Primal Screen, Flick Ford is joined by Alice McShane and Will Cox to discuss two wildly different films. Wicked offers a polished, mainstream iteration of a beloved musical, while The People’s Joker pushes the boundaries of intellectual property and the superhero genre in its DIY approach. Despite such different production context, the…

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Are you not entertained? Discussions of Gladiator II and Memory 44:34

6M ago44:34

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"This week on Primal Screen, Flick Ford discusses with guest reviewers Thomas Caldwell and Stuart Richards this week's upcoming releases. The Roman Empire is on everyon's minds as Gladiator II is released onto the big screen, recieving the blockbuster roll out fit for an emperor. Directed by Ridley Scott in follow up to his 2000 classic and starrin…

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Ep. 28 – How the UAE is reshaping global tech and business, with Natalya Makarochkina – Great Business Minds 46:45

7M ago46:45

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Join host Joao Marques Lima as he takes you on an exciting journey through the cutting edge of technology and business in the Great Business Minds podcast! In each episode, Joao engages with industry leaders, diving deep into the latest trends and innovations that are shaping our world today. In this particular episode, we are thrilled to welcome N…

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Top picks of the program for Melbourne Queer Film Festival 48:41

7M ago48:41

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This week’s episode dives into the Melbourne Queer Film Festival (MQFF), taking place 14–24 November 2024. We’re joined by special guest and former co-host Cerise Howard, program director at MQFF and Patrick Kelly, screen academic at RMIT University. Cerise and Patrick share their top picks of the MQFF program, which this year celebrates queer musi…

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Getting Spooky with The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Witches & Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark 36:52

7M ago36:52

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It's spooky season this week Primal Screen gears up for a very special Halloween Edition of the show. Former Primal Screen host Paul Anthony Nelson and Co-organiser of Melbourne Horror Film Society Melisa Begg jump into the studio to discuss three iconic films, Henry Selick’s 1993 ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’; Nicolas Roeg’s 1990 ‘The Witches’ …

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Memoir of a Snail and 70th Anniversary of Godzilla 30:37

7M ago30:37

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In this episode we discuss Adam Elliot's award winning film Memoir of a Snail (2024) which which was the opening night film of MIFF 2024. And we celebrate the 70th anniversary of Ishiro Honda's 1954 film Godzilla.By RRR - Triple R

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Flathead, The Apprentice & Like My Brother 44:30

8M ago44:30

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Flick Ford and Thomas Caldwell speak to filmmaker Jaydon Martin about his film Flathead (2024). Together they also review The Apprentice (2024), Ali Abassi's film about Donald Trump's ascent to power, and the team also discuss the documentary about four Tiwi Island girls who dream of AFLW stardom in Like My Brother (2024).…

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Ep. 27 - 'AI will not create a real Mona Lisa', with Natalya Makarochkina – Great Business Minds 40:04

8M ago40:04

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Welcome to another episode of the Great Business Minds podcast, the definitive show for the business of digital infrastructure. GBM is brought to you by Preiskel & Co, a leading award-winning City of London law firm, internationally recognised for its expertise in the digital infrastructure industry and the telecoms and tech sector work more broadl…

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Ghostlight, Joker: Folie à Deux & Megalopolis 46:24

8M ago46:24

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Hosts Flick Ford and Will Cox chat with directors of Ghostlight (2024), Kelly O'Sullivan and Alex Thompson. Then they review new releases Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) and Megalopolis (2024).By RRR - Triple R

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085. Impacts Hormonal Birth Control Has on The Body with Taylor Lechner, RD 45:17

8M ago45:17

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This week I am joined by Taylor Lechner, a registered dietitian who is extremely passionate about helping women get to the root cause of their health concerns. Taylor helps women break up with the birth control pill, symptom-free, while also improving their gut, hormones, and skin. Listen in as we discuss how the pill impacts you, what you can do t…

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The Substance, Your Fat Friend & My Old Ass 54:01

8M ago54:01

54:01

Anthony Carew fills in for Flick, joined by guest reviewers Alice McShane and Erin Rosenberg to discuss a trio of new releases. The satirical feminist body horror The Substance (2024), the documentary Your Fat Friend (2023), and the coming-of-age My Old Ass (2024).By RRR - Triple R

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Ep. 103: Stan LIberatore - No Limit Technology 36:04

8M ago36:04

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Stan Liberatore, founder of No Limit Technology, discusses his journey from a corporate background in software development and recruitment to entrepreneurship and founding his own company. He shares the early struggles of No Limit, including financial instability and the importance of relationships. We also learn about the rise of Save the Kids, a …

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Neo-Intimacies: A Static Vision Festival, and reviews of My Darling in Stirling (2023) & TV series The Perfect Couple 44:37

9M ago44:37

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Eloise Ross and Emma Westwood host Primal Screen this week. They're joined by Felix Hubble and Kai Perrignon to discuss Static Visions's latest festival 'Neo-Intimacies', and also review Bill Mousoulis' Australian Musical My Darling in Stirling (2023) and the Netflix limited-series The Perfect Couple.…

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Ep. 26 - Pioneering tech leadership, with Natalya Makarochkina – Great Business Minds 53:34

9M ago53:34

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Welcome to another episode of the Great Business Minds podcast, the definitive show for the business of digital infrastructure. GBM is brought to you by Preiskel & Co, a leading award-winning City of London law firm, internationally recognised for its expertise in the digital infrastructure industry and the telecoms and tech sector work more broadl…

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Lido's Friday the 13th: Ozploitation at the Drive-In, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Last Summer 39:14

9M ago39:14

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This week Flick Ford is joined by guest reviewers, Silvi Vann Wall and Eloise Ross. Together they tackle the question: what happens when you revive a cult classic? Tim Burton’s sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is on the reviewing table for this episode, along with French erotic drama, Last Summer, directed by Catherine Breillat. Plus, Elyse from ACCA…

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Sci-fi horror galactic special with Alien: Romulus (2024), Afraid (2024) & I Saw the TV Glow (2024) 49:10

9M ago49:10

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With special guest reviewers Thao Phan, Andrew Lynch, our host Flick Ford takes us through the latest horror flicks with a science fiction twist.By RRR - Triple R

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Food on Film 22:54

9M ago22:54

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This week, presenter Flick Ford is joined by guests Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Will Cox, and Alice McShane to explore where the culinary and the cinematic collide. They sink their teeth into the desire, disgust and drama that food brings to the screen, from the questionable viscosity of Willy Wonka's chocolate river to the faux pas of snacking in the cin…

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084. [Ry & Lisa] on Change 30:07

10M ago30:07

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We're back!! This week Ry and I catch you up on all the changes that have been happening in our lives. We've moved, been pulled outside our comfort zones, and forced to start new chapters. If you're currently dealing with change or ever asked yourself 'was that the right decision?' then this episode is a must-listen. Don't forget to check out the o…

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RRR In Conversation: Primal Screen Live 25:34

10M ago25:34

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Host Flick Ford brings Primal Screen out of the studio and into the Performance Space for this edition of RRR's beloved film and screen culture program. She speaks with director, screenwriter, and cinematographer Warwick Thornton (Samson and Delilah, Sweet Country), filmmaker, producer and theatre director Nadia Tass (Malcolm, The Big Steal), and s…

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Ep. 102: John Graydon Smith - MOSI 45:05

10M ago45:05

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In this episode, Joe welcomes John Graydon Smith, the President and CEO of the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa. John shares his fascinating journey as a turn around specialist in the museum world. They discuss the evolution of MOSI, its current challenges, and the innovative strategies being implemented to ensure its future success. …

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MIFF is Upon Us, and Are You Ready for a Hear My Eyes and Surprise Chef Collaboration? 42:15

10M ago42:15

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Join host Flick Ford with reviewers Cerise Howard and Thomas Caldwell, as they chat to founder and artistic director of Hear My Eyes, Hayden Green, and guitarist Lachlan Stuckey from 5-piece band Surprise Chef. They delve into the collaborative inner workings of their reinterpretation of Australian film Wake in Fright (1971), to create a cinematic …

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DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE, TOTEM and LONGLEGS with Maudie Osborne, Anthony Carew and Will Cox 44:21

10M ago44:21

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Maudie Osborne fills in for Flick and she is joined by film buffs Anthony Carew and Will Cox to review Deadpool & Wolverine, Totem and LONGLEGSBy RRR - Triple R

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SNOWPIERCER and S/HE IS NOT HER/RE with Cerise Howard and Chris Dite 47:29

10M ago47:29

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Flick is joined by reviewers Cerise Howard, Programme Director of the Melbourne Queer Film Festival and Writer, Chris Dite. They shine a retro spotlight on SNOWPIERCER on its 10th anniversary, and S/HE IS NOT HER/E.By RRR - Triple R

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Ep. 101: Lisa Speer Vickers - Realty ONE Group & Speer Dream Foundation 38:56

11M ago38:56

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In this episode of the SPX, Joe Hamilton interviews Lisa Speer Vickers, daughter of the prolific entrepreneur Roy Speer. Lisa recounts her upbringing in a household driven by her father's diverse business ventures, which ranged from a utility company and real estate to oil and financial institutions. She shares her early memories of her father's en…

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Twisters, Emu Wars & Birdeater 40:11

11M ago40:11

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Flick Ford is joined by Jonathan Schuster (co-writer of recently released Australian movie The Emu War) and film programmer and reviewer Alice McShane. Schuster provides extensive insight into the main aspects of The Emu War, especially its themes and plot. McShane dives into her thoughts on some new releases, including the blockbuster of the momen…

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The Bike Riders and Kinds of Kindness. 42:29

11M ago42:29

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This week, Flick is joined by film buffs Maudie Osborne and Anthony Carew to review the latest from Jeff Nichols, who is also known for Take Shelter (2011) and Mud (2012). The Bike Riders details the decade-long story of the Midwestern bike club, the Vandals. As an outsider, Kathy observes their transformation from a haven for misfits into a notori…

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Spotlighting Kelly Reichardt (CERTAIN WOMEN, SHOWING UP) 43:44

11M ago43:44

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This week in the studio, Jack Ralph and Kelsey Pettifer join Flick Ford in the 3RRR studio to delve into the subtle yet profound body of work created by Kelly Reichardt. They discuss films such as First Cow (2019), the political thriller Night Moves (2013), and Wendy and Lucy (2008). The conversation covers Reichardt's challenges in getting her fil…

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Reviewing THE PROMISELAND and BLACK BARBIE 43:19

11M ago43:19

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Joining Flick in the studio are Vyshnavee Wijekumar and Thomas Caldwell, where they'll be reviewing two new releases hot off the metaphorical press. The first film they're be reviewing is THE PROMISED LAND, a Nordic Western set in 18th century Denmark. Director Nikolaj Arcel collaborates once again with Mads Mikkelsen who plays Captain Ludvig Kahle…

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