Best Daniel Ryan Curtis And Peter Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 212: Caprice 58:46

12d ago58:46

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It's taken long enough to finally get to a Doris Day movie! Bil and Michael take a look at one of Doris's last films, Caprice by Frank Tashlin.

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Episode 211: Lonesome with Paul Mizzi 55:30

2M ago55:30

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Another Australian masterpiece is the focus of a conversation on Bad Gay Movies, but this time Bil has an actual Australian to Ozsplain everything to him. Paul Mizzi, host of the wonderful The Swapcast Podcast, graciously joins the show to talk about Lonesome by Craig Boreham. Listen here: Donate Email: [email protected] ———————– Follow Fa…

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Episode 210: Longhorns 52:00

2M ago52:00

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All three members of the O.G. BGM crew sit down together in one room for the first time since the 2020 Lockdown, and we couldn’t find a more iconic movie to do it with! Join Bil, Michael and Daniel as they all talk at the same time while hitting the table discussing Longhorns by David […]

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Episode 209: Of An Age 52:47

2M ago52:47

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Bil was in Australia for 10 minutes a decade ago, so naturally he brings his expertise to bear on the details of the film he is discussing with Michael, who turns out to be a big fan of it! Join them as they discuss Goran Stolevski’s Of An Age. Listen here: Donate Email: [email protected] ———————– Follow […]…

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Episode 208: They/Them with Adam Bailey 1:00:16

3M ago1:00:16

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Adam Bailey returns to talk to Daniel and Bil about the Blumhouse horror film aimed at us modern-day wokesters, They/Them by John Logan. Listen here: Donate Email: [email protected] ———————– Follow Facebook Instagram Bluesky

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Episode 207: The 9th Annual Oscar Episode with Glenn Sumi! 2:30:21

3M ago2:30:21

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OSCAR NIGHT IS UPON US! And as always we have a lot to say about it. Join Bil, Daniel and their special guest Glenn Sumi returning for the ninth time to talk about their pics for this year’s Academy Awards. Listen to it here: Follow Glenn’s blog Donate Email: [email protected] ———————– Follow Facebook Instagram […]…

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Rebuilding What We’ve Lost: Education, Media, and the Future of Civic Responsibility 57:08

5M ago57:08

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Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Daniel and Peter explore the decline of social capital in America, examining the impact of technology, individualism, and cultural shifts on society. They discuss the importance of education and literacy, the role of media in shaping public discourse, and the need for responsible civic engagement. The co…

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H1B Visas & the Hidden Wage War 59:46

5M ago59:46

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Send us a text Summary In this New Year's Eve special, Daniel and Peter discuss the manipulation of the labor market through H1B visas, the exploitation of foreign workers, and the impact on American wages. They explore the role of corporations and oligarchs in shaping economic policies, the influence of campaign financing on political outcomes, an…

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Markets, Morals, and Mistletoe: The (all) Unknowing Christmas Special 41:44

6M ago41:44

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Send us a text Summary In this engaging conversation, Daniel and Beewan explore various themes surrounding politics, corporate culture, and societal values. They discuss the shift towards short-term gains over long-term success, the impact of globalization on the American workforce, and the motivations behind government efficiency initiatives. The …

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Breaking the Chain: Education, Power, and Social Change 57:12

6M ago57:12

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Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Daniel and Peter explore the oligarchic nature of society, the impact of centralized systems on communities, and the critical role of literacy in democracy. They discuss generational perspectives on wealth and opportunity, the influence of education on class structure, and the effects of technology on at…

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Episode 206: The Baby with Annemieke Wade 1:13:52

6M ago1:13:52

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We can’t do a movie about an infant without a real live mother on hand for research, so we’re thrilled that TAPA’s newly appointed Executive Director Annemieke Wade joined Bil, Daniel and Mike to talk about The Baby by Ted Post. Listen here: Donate Email: [email protected] ———————– Follow Facebook Instagram Bluesky…

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The Modern Empire: How Power Structures Shape Society 41:26

6M ago41:26

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Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Daniel and Beewan explore the evolution of imperial power from overt military force to subtle financial control and social engineering. They examine how modern power structures operate through educational systems, media control, and economic policies that prioritize profit over human dignity. The discuss…

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Beyond Party Lines: The Truth About Political Power in America 44:59

6M ago44:59

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Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Daniel and Beewan explore the complexities of modern politics, focusing on the disconnect between emotional responses and economic realities. They discuss the centralization of wealth, the role of media and propaganda, and the implications of single-issue politics. The dialogue emphasizes the need for tr…

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The Great Disconnect: Media, Money, and the Modern Social Crisis 59:08

7M ago59:08

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Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Daniel and Beewan explore the current state of society, focusing on the influence of media narratives, the struggle for identity, and the pervasive issues of greed and complacency within the political landscape. They discuss the illusion of freedom in a corporatized democracy and the role of education in…

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Episode 205: Straight-Jacket 47:52

7M ago47:52

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Daniel returns and he and Bil take a look at yet another campy play turned into an earnest movie, this time inspired by the real-life story of Rock Hudson’s marriage to Phyllis Gates. Listen as they try Straight-Jacket by Richard Day on for size. Listen here: Donate Email: [email protected] ———————– Follow Facebook […]…

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Episode 204: Godless with Craig Jordan 1:14:02

7M ago1:14:02

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Bil and Michael had so many questions about a BGM that they couldn’t go on unless the star of the movie answered them! BGM has the pleasure of actor Craig Jordan joining the podcast to talk about Joshua Lim’s Godless. Listen here: Donate Email: [email protected] ———————– Follow Facebook Instagram Twitter…

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Episode 203: Nuovo Olimpo with Gregory Rosebrugh 1:02:04

8M ago1:02:04

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The Riviera Rats podcast has launched and Bil and Gregory Rosebrugh are having a marvelous time going through every year of the Cannes Film Festival. To talk about their new show, Bil invited Greg for a crossover BGM episode where they take a look at a film that looks like official competition material. Find out […]…

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The Illusion of Agency: Navigating Information Warfare 1:03:00

8M ago1:03:00

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Send us a text In this conversation, Daniel and Peter delve into the concept of reflexive control and its implications in the realm of information warfare, particularly through social media. They discuss the illusion of agency that individuals experience when consuming information, the role of media in shaping narratives, and the influence of polit…

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The Complacency Crisis: How Self-Deception Shapes Our World 57:27

8M ago57:27

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Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Daniel and Peter explore the themes of self-deception, societal mistrust, and the pervasive influence of fear in political and social dynamics. They discuss the consequences of complacency, the role of media in shaping perceptions, and the importance of critical thinking in an increasingly polarized worl…

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Episode 202: Fox and His Friends with Said Atabaki 59:03

8M ago59:03

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It’s a thrill to have Said Atabaki on the show again, and this connoisseur of refined tastes brings us back to the arthouse by discussing the finer points of Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s Fox And His Friends. Listen here: Donate Email: [email protected] ———————– Follow Facebook Instagram Twitter…

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Episode 201: Scab 46:20

9M ago46:20

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Spooky season will be upon us soon enough, so why not celebrate with yet another gay vampire movie! Bil and Michael try to make sense of Scab by Thomas Jason Davis! Listen here: Donate Email: [email protected] ———————– Follow Facebook Instagram Tumblr Twitter

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Episode 200: Alex & Leo with Bill Clarke 55:37

9M ago55:37

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It was time to have Bill Clarke back on the show, and the perfect choice for him was a film set in his favourite city in the world. Daniel, Bil and Bill go Back to Berlin with Alex & Leo by Yuri Garate. Listen here: Donate Email: [email protected] ———————– Follow Facebook Instagram Tumblr […]…

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Episode 199: 4 Nights In The Hamptons with Phoevo Hughes 47:25

10M ago47:25

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We continue our celebration of Token Straight Man month with the return of Phoevo, and we were so excited to have him back that we found him a movie with as many boobs as we could find. Join Bil, Daniel and Phoevo as they discuss 4 Nights In The Hamptons by Michael Knowles. Listen […]

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Episode 198: Shared Rooms 47:29

10M ago47:29

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Imagine if Love Actually was made with only 6 people and none of them spoke in a way you recognized, and you have the hit rom-com Shared Rooms! Michael Soulard returns to the show, and he and Bil Antoniou discuss this modern classic. Listen here: Donate Email: [email protected] ———————– Follow Facebook Instagram Tumblr […]…

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Episode 197: My Big Gay Italian Wedding with Marco Timpano 49:34

11M ago49:34

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It’s Token Straight Man month and Bil couldn’t be more excited to have his fellow podcaster and dear friend Marco Timpano, host of The Insomnia Project, on the show to Italian-splain the 2018 comedy My Big Gay Italian Wedding by Alessandro Genovesi. Listen here: More about Marco here Donate Email: [email protected] ———————– […]…

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Episode 196: Save Me 48:15

11M ago48:15

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It’s another example of Gay Vs God, but the higher power in this case is the magnificent Judith Light. Bil and Daniel watch Chad Allen in Save Me and you’re going to want to know what they think. Listen here: Donate Email: [email protected] ———————– Follow Facebook Instagram Tumblr Twitter

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Episode 195: The Last Straight Man with Mark Cirillo 1:04:02

12M ago1:04:02

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The first time we at BGM ever felt like real somebodies was when actor and star extraordinaire Mark Cirillo appeared on the show to take a drubbing for his magnificent career, and we couldn’t be more excited to have him back! Mark joined us to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of The Last Straight Man […]…

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Episode 194: Our Sons with James Gibson-Bray 1:04:01

12M ago1:04:01

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If you follow the exquisite actor and singer James Gibson-Bray on the socials, you’ll know that there’s no one better suited to a discussion of the TV movie that brought Ann-Margret and Julie Andrews to talk about the most serious health crisis of the 1980s. Join Bil and James as they discuss John Erman’s Our […]…

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Episode 193: Borrowed with Jonathan Duffy 1:02:11

1y ago1:02:11

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Comedian extraordinaire Jonathan Duffy joins Bil and Daniel to talk about a real doozy of a Covid project, the 2022 drama Borrowed. Listen here: Donate Email: [email protected] ———————– Follow Facebook Instagram Tumblr Twitter

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Episode 192: Voyage of the Rock Aliens with Anders Yates 45:57

1y ago45:57

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New episode! If you’re searching the universe for rock music to take to your planet, it stands to reason that you come to a town where Pia Zadora is dancing to New Wave. Anders Yates returns to BGM’s delight to talk with Bil about the cult classic (?) VOYAGE OF THE ROCK ALIENS! Listen […]

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Episode 191: Hurricane Bianca: From Russia With Hate with Matthew Harris 50:10

1y ago50:10

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We got our dear friend Matthew Harris back on the show and he wanted to get back in the loop with the one and only Bianca Del Rio! Bil, Daniel and Matthew watch Hurricane Bianca: From Russia With Hate and compare it to the original classic. Listen here: Donate Email: [email protected] ———————– Follow […]…

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Episode 190: Maid For Each Other 57:35

1y ago57:35

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Everyone knows that the biggest threat to the music industry is when your cassette tapes are boxed up and sent to Japan. We didn’t understand the plot of Maid For Each Other, but we were happy to reminisce on its delights. Listen here: Donate Email: [email protected] ———————– Follow Facebook Instagram Tumblr Twitter…

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Episode 189: The House of The Spirits with Mark O’Donovan 59:11

1y ago59:11

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An Oscar-winning director, a stacked cast and a runaway hit of a debut novel…what could go wrong? Everything! Glenn Close plays wise old maid to a breathy, teenaged forty year-old Meryl in The House of the Spirits and we couldn’t talk about it without the help of the one and only Mr. Mark O’Donovan (aka […]…

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Episode 188: Jinxed! with the hosts of Fish Jelly 55:26

1y ago55:26

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Betteheads will want to hear us give the Divine Miss M her due for surviving one of the biggest disasters of the eighties, Jinxed! Bil had the pleasure of sitting down with the hosts of the Fish Jelly podcast, Joseph Robinson and Nicholas Bell, to get their reactions to finally seeing the film directed by the […]…

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Vision vs. Myopia: Navigating the Future of Western Governance 56:03

1+ y ago56:03

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Send us a text Summary The conversation explores the problem of a lack of long-term strategic vision in Western societies, particularly the United States, and its impact on society. It discusses the challenges of short presidential and congressional terms, comparing them to countries like China and Russia with longer terms. The role of appointees a…

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Episode 187: The 8th Annual Oscar Special with Guest Glenn Sumi! 2:17:35

1+ y ago2:17:35

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THE 8TH ANNUAL OSCAR EPISODE IS HERE! Our highly anticipated 90 minute discussion of Best Supporting Actress followed by a quick nod to the rest is once again a delight of a good time thanks to the generous appearance of the one and only Glenn Sumi, the notable Toronto journalist who joins Bil and Daniel […]…

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Rebuilding Trust: Accountability, Transparency, and the Path Forward 59:52

1+ y ago59:52

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Send us a text Summary The conversation explores the erosion of trust in institutional structures, particularly in the education system and government. It discusses the need to address wrongdoings and rebuild trust by holding officials accountable. The importance of cultural and educational factors in shaping trust is highlighted. The conversation …

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Economic Tides and Power Shifts: Navigating Global Challenges and Opportunities 58:06

1+ y ago58:06

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Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Daniel and Beewan discuss various aspects of global economics and the challenges faced by economic powers throughout history. They explore the impact of social media on perception and the need for structure in monetary policy. They also discuss the consequences of locking countries out of the global econ…

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Beyond Extremes: Navigating the Crossroads of Ideology and Reality 48:01

1+ y ago48:01

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Send us a text Summary The conversation explores the rise of left-wing authoritarianism and right-wing fascism, highlighting the dangers of both extremes. It delves into the belief that individuals are inadequate and the need for big government to solve societal problems, emphasizing the importance of recognizing individual capabilities. The conver…

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Episode 186: Saltburn with Ryan G. Hinds and Gregory Rosebrugh 1:00:00

1+ y ago1:00:00

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You all love it when Ryan G. Hinds appears on the podcast, but do you think he’ll ever do it again after Bil screams at him about Saltburn? Join Bil, Michael, Ryan and Gregory Rosebrugh as they talk about Emerald Fennell’s eyebrow-raising sophomore effort. Listen here: Donate Email: [email protected] ———————– Follow Facebook Instagram […]…

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Rethinking Education: A Deep Dive into Critical Thinking, Motivation, and the Power of Knowledge 49:47

1+ y ago49:47

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Send us a text Summary This episode explores the education system's failure and the need to teach critical thinking skills. It emphasizes the value of time and the importance of investing time in pursuits of substance. The role of vocabulary and language learning in intellectual growth is discussed. The conversation also highlights the need for mot…

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Energy and Empires: Navigating the Geopolitical Currents of the 21st Century 44:00

1+ y ago44:00

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Send us a text Summary This conversation explores the geopolitical landscape and the role of energy in driving economies. It discusses the historical background of the Middle East and the exploitation of the region for oil. The conversation also delves into the importance of communication, freedom, and the desire for democracy - highlighting the sh…

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Rebuilding the Social Fabric: A Deep Dive into Communication, Education, and Unity 51:53

1+ y ago51:53

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Send us a text Summary The conversation explores the social contract's decline, the woke culture's impact, and the need for effective communication and critical thinking. It delves into the oversimplification of concepts, the loss of literacy and critical thinking skills, and the flaws in the education system. The conversation also highlights the s…

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Revisiting History: Unpacking Ideologies, Art's Impact, and Societal Responsibility 52:28

1+ y ago52:28

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Send us a text https://danielryancurtis.com Summary In their insightful dialogue, Daniel and Peter traverse a wide array of topics, from the tactics of the Soviet era and the rise of dehumanization to the potential for societal revolution. They emphasize the importance of historical knowledge, critically examining the darker facets of environmental…

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Breaking Free: Confronting Entitlement, Cultural Decay, and the Social Media Trap 47:58

1+ y ago47:58

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Send us a text Daniel and Peter actively delve into the state of society and its urgent need for transformation. They tackle the decline of culture, pinpoint the root causes of societal issues, and address the widespread lack of effective communication. Their dialogue highlights the intentional misrepresentation prevalent in media and the pervasive…

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Breaking Boundaries: Embracing Growth Beyond Your Comfort Zone 47:56

1+ y ago47:56

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Send us a text In this conversation, Daniel and Peter discuss the concept of the human comfort zone and strategies for overcoming it. They emphasize the importance of self-reflection, setting goals, and taking action to break out of routines and pursue personal and professional growth. They also highlight the value of seeking constructive criticism…

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New Formats, Reflective Insights, and Listener Engagement 6:20

1+ y ago6:20

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Send us a text email - [email protected] website - https://danielryancurtis.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielryancurtis/ Twitter(x) - https://twitter.com/danielryancurti Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/danielryancurtis In this episode, Daniel discusses the new happenings for the podcast and expresses gratitude for the sup…

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Redefining Success: A Journey Beyond the Conventional 49:05

1+ y ago49:05

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Send us a text In this insightful episode of 'The (All) Unknowing', we venture into the depths of what it truly means to be successful, challenging traditional benchmarks and advocating for a more profound, integrity-based understanding. Our conversation traverses the critical importance of nurturing genuine relationships and prioritizing quality o…

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Navigating Hope and Integrity in a Complex World 48:25

1+ y ago48:25

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Send us a text In this episode of 'The (All) Unknowing', we embark on a profound exploration of hope amidst the challenges of modern society. We discuss the magnification of mental health issues, the accelerated pace of change, and the troubling trends of controlling narratives and spreading misinformation. Our conversation critically examines the …

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Episode 185: Birthday Cake with Mike Justice 1:06:57

1+ y ago1:06:57

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It’s always such a thrill when someone who worked on a BGM agrees to talk about it on BGM!! This week, the very gracious author and filmmaker Mike Justice joined Bil to talk about Birthday Cake, on which he was an editor, to discuss the film as well as his own incredible career. Listen […]

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