Best Josh Spiegel Podcasts (2025)

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The Guest with Kevin Tudor and Bryden Doyle 1:46:21

3d ago1:46:21

1:46:21

We are joined once more by Almost Major pod's Kevin Tudor and Bryden Doyle to discuss 2014's THE GUEST! Together we cover Dan Stevens' career, what happened to Adam Wingard, the horror director, the late Lance Reddick and the memorable score

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532 ANDY KUSHNER: Goodbye for Now 4:47

4d ago4:47

4:47

In today's brief episode, Andy talks about why he started The Wedding Biz podcast and why he has decided to take a well-deserved break. To search for a previous guest's interview(s) date and episode number, go to theweddingbiz.com and type the name in the search field. Feel free to DM Andy on IG @theweddingbiz www.theweddingbiz.com IG: @theweddingb…

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531 COLIN COWIE: Retaining Longevity & Relevance Through Reinvention 26:00

18d ago26:00

26:00

Andy is excited to be bringing back returning guest Colin Cowie to the show this episode! A celebrated event designer and producer, Colin has created some of the most talked about parties and events around the world with a roster of clients including Oprah Winfrey, Jerry Seinfeld, Ryan Seacrest, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, Kim Kardashian, Nicol…

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High Life with Abby Monteil 1:47:14

19d ago1:47:14

1:47:14

Abby Monteil returns with us for Claire Denis' space odyssey "High Life" together we discuss the view of assault and violence in the movie, Rob Pattinson, queuer making scifi, using Mia Goth and nihilism

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Toni Erdman with Chris Feil 1:26:36

27d ago1:26:36

1:26:36

Chris Feil (This Had Oscar Buzz) returns as we discuss 2016's Toni Erdman. Together, we touch on Clay's view on uncomfortable comedy, Sandra Huller's career, the view on capitalism beneath the surface of the movie, and the lingering remake

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530 DAVID TUTERA: A Candid Conversation 35:45

1M ago35:45

35:45

Andy is thrilled to have repeat guest David Tutera back on the show for this episode! David is a globally celebrated event expert, and he joins Andy to offer another look at his decades-long career. Known for working with some of the most recognizable names in entertainment, David reflects on what it really takes to deliver unforgettable events bey…

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Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol with Josh Spiegel 1:57:34

1M ago1:57:34

1:57:34

Josh Spiegel joins us for the fourth installment in the Mission: Impossible franchise with Ghost Protocol! Together we discuss the highest highs of the movie, the Brad Bird of it all, rebooting a franchise, anticitiation for Final Reckoning and lazer tag

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Isle of Dogs with Kyle Amato 1:05:30

1M ago1:05:30

1:05:30

Kyle Amato (Hawke Cast) returns for Wes Anderson's stop motion adventure in 2018's Isle of Dogs! Together we discuss the cultural appropriation that surrounds the movie, Bryan Cranston's performance, Kyle's relationship to Wes Anderson and its an animated movie without a quick pace

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529 DAWSON HAYNES MITCHELL: Easton Events’ Executive Director 32:57

2M ago32:57

32:57

Andy is excited to share this interview with Dawson Haynes Mitchell, executive director of Easton Events. Dawson pulls back the curtain on what it means to be the right hand of one of the industry’s most respected planners, Lynn Easton. She discusses how luxury event planning is all about seamless execution and stunning experiences and, behind the …

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Force Majeure with Alexa Heard 1:55:40

2M ago1:55:40

1:55:40

Hit the slopes! Alexa Heard joins us for the 2014 family drama as we discuss the role that gender plays in the movie, Swedish family dynamics, Ruben Östlund as a cultural filmmaker and role that the kids play in the movie

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Beyond The Lights with Marya Gates 1:46:50

2M ago1:46:50

1:46:50

Marya Gates (Roger Ebert, author of Cinema Her Way) returns as we discuss 2014's BEYOND THE LIGHTS! Together we get into the trademarks of Gina Prine Bythewood, controversies surrounding Nate Parker and why the film successes at ernst melodrama

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528 REVISIT MAURICIO KIRSCHNER: Architect of Dreams and Deep in the Heart of Event Design 39:30

2M ago39:30

39:30

Andy brings us a revisit of his March 2023 interview with Mauricio Kirschner, the founder and chief designer of House of Kirschner. They create out-of-this world interior and event design, and are also professional architects which enables them to design and produce unique constructions and designware beyond the usual. In this insightful revisit, A…

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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty with Orla Smith 2:37:10

2M ago2:37:10

2:37:10

Orla Smith returns as we discuss 2013's sentimental comedy in The Serret Life of Walter Mitty! Together we discuss the career of Ben Stiller, production history, sincerity as a difficult tone and what it means for the movie to embrace consumerism

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Mandela Effects? 1:00:58

2M ago1:00:58

1:00:58

Will and Ray discuss examples of the so-called Mandela Effect. But first, that the duo reviews current 1980s news. 0:00 - Introduction 4:20 - A new clue to The Thing ending? 12:00 - Does anyone want this St. Elmo's Fire sequel? 22:00 - Is this the new Pamela Vorhees? 33:20 - Are these really Mandela Effects? 59:00 - Wrap Up and Thank You Follow us …

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Zama with Kayleigh Donaldson 1:53:18

2M ago1:53:18

1:53:18

Kayleigh Donaldson is back for 2017''s period piece in ZAMA! Together we chat about the state of movies, Martel's short but impressive filmography, how she goes about adapting the novel, and how to make history simplified through movies

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527 JULIE NOVACK: PartySlate’s New Book, Rising Wedding Trends, and AI 22:47

3M ago22:47

22:47

Andy is thrilled to have Julie Novack of PartySlate back on the show again! Julie is no stranger to the show as she has been on several times. Julie is the CEO and co-founder of PartySlate, a groundbreaking photo-rich website connecting event professionals, planners, and venues! Join Andy and Julie in this episode as she provides some updates, sinc…

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Can Pop Culture Heal Us? 48:02

3M ago48:02

48:02

Will chats with psychologists Ben Taitz, Colt Blunt and Travis Langley about the role pop culture plays as we navigate real-life challenges. Can it be a healthy distraction? Can it provide inspiration? Or is it just It frivolous nonsnse? 0:00 - Introduction Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: …

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The Martian with Liz Shannon Miller 2:16:16

3M ago2:16:16

2:16:16

Critic Liz Shannon Miller joins us once again for Ridley Scott 2015 space odyssey in THE MARTIAN! Together we chat about scientific inaccuracies, the best cast of the decade, and what we would do with our time in space

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Interview: Laurie Miller (formerly of Exposé) 29:33

3M ago29:33

29:33

In a special interview, Will speaks with Laurie Miller, who along with Sandra Casañas and Alé Lorenzo were the founding members of Exposé. Together, they toured the country performing the future hit tracks that earned them contract with Arista Records. Now, Laurie is performing once again with O-Baby, another vocal group from Exposé's hit-making pr…

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526 MARISSA MORRISON: Utilizing Gratitude & Manifestation to Create Your Dream Life & Career 40:51

3M ago40:51

40:51

Andy sits down for this episode with Marissa Morrison, a successful destination wedding photographer, transformative mindset coach, and host of The Marissa Morrison Show podcast. Listen in as Marissa opens up about her journey from being a 19-year-old single mother with no support to establishing a thriving business and helping others achieve their…

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1980s Best Picture Blockbusters? 1:15:42

3M ago1:15:42

1:15:42

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss whether the Academy Award Best Picture winners in the 1980s also blockbuster films? Before that the trio reviews current 1980s news. 0:00 - Introduction 4:21 - Announcements 8:00 - Goonies 2 is official 15:30 - Will the Goonies invite Trumper supporter Robert Davi bac…

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RE-RELEASE: Moonlight with Josh Bradley 1:58:45

3M ago1:58:45

1:58:45

Josh Bradley chats with us about Barry Jenkins coming of age masterpiece. They unpack how Florida becomes synonymous with A24, the aging of the infamous best picture presentation debacle and if this really is the best movie of the decade?

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Interview: Josh Spiegel (The 80s Movie Project) 42:56

3M ago42:56

42:56

Will chats with Josh Spiegel, the host of Movie Timelines, a popular YouTube channel that has sets out to bring clarity to the often muddled continuity of various of horror movie franchises. Additionally, our guest is documenting all of the horror films of various decades, including the 20s, 30s, and most importantly, the 1980s. Most recently, Josh…

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RE-RELEASE: Paddington and Paddington 2 with Carrie Wittmer 2:19:53

3M ago2:19:53

2:19:53

The delightful Carrie Wittmer (The Cut, GQ, The Ringer) joins us to celebrate what's now considered beacons of kindness and manners- that's just disguised as another "CGI animals interacting with human actors" in Paul King's Paddington series. We touch on Paddington 2's well-timed release regarding other world events, crying during movies and what …

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525 PRESTON BAILEY: A $600M Wedding, AI, and Embracing Creativity 29:29

4M ago29:29

29:29

Andy is excited to have floral and event designer Preston Bailey, a true icon in the industry, back once again on the show! Tune in as he shares some fascinating insights into his work, including his involvement in one of the most extravagant weddings ever held for the Ambani family in Mumbai! With a rumored price tag of $600 million, the event pus…

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Interview: 80s Freestyle with DJ Martinee 33:33

4M ago33:33

33:33

Will chats with DJ Martinee the multi-platinum record-selling songwriter and producer, who helped pioneer freestyle music in the 1980s. In 1984, DJ Martinee formed the hit vocal group Exposé, which became the first to attain four Top 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, including the song written by our guest “Seasons Change.” In fact, he wrote all o…

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RE-RELEASE: Sleeping with Other People with Gaby Iori 1:44:20

4M ago1:44:20

1:44:20

Gaby Iori returns as we revisit Leslye Headland's delightful comedy that has only grown stronger since its release within the extinction of romantic comedies. We get to talk about if this qualifies as the modern When Harry Met Sally, the whiteness of the romance genre, and how Alison Brie and Jason Sudeikis broke away from TV…

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Atari Watch, Goonies Reunite, and Superman Lawsuit 1:07:07

4M ago1:07:07

1:07:07

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news. 0:00 - Introduction 4:29 - Cher Goes Back to the 80s 13:45 - Atari’s New Asteroid Watch 24:55 - Eddie Murphy Documentary 31:25 - The Goonies Reunite for Ke Huy Quan 39:15 - Josh Brolin's Harsh Acting Lesson from Steven Spielberg 46:40 - The Creator…

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Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk with Esther Schwartz 2:30:48

4M ago2:30:48

2:30:48

Filmmaker Esther Schwartz joins us as we dig into Billy Lynn and how many ideas this anomaly from Ang Lee has. Together, we get into the careers of the ensemble, Ang Lee's power following his second best director Oscar, Bush's America on screen in the 2010s and how the movies tech holds it back from being great…

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524 LARRY WALSHE: An Evolving Journey to Artistic Triumphs in Event Design 40:25

4M ago40:25

40:25

Andy welcomes listeners back to the show for this episode in which he sits down with Larry Walshe, founder and CEO of Larry Walshe Studios, a world-renowned floral and event designer with studios in London, Lake Como, and New York City! Larry's impressive portfolio includes collaborations with top-tier names like Rihanna, Adele, Benedict Cumberbatc…

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Blockbuster Video: The Nightclub? 57:27

4M ago57:27

57:27

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news. 0:00 - Introduction 2:55 - Blockbuster Video: The Restaurant? 16:30 - The Lost Boys: The Musical 28:00 - Dolly Parton: The Musical 33:25 - How Steven Spielberg stopped an ET Sequel 38:50 - The new Paul Reubens documentary 54:25 - Wrap Up and Thank …

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The Lone Ranger with Scout Tafoya and Tucker Johnson 2:30:26

4M ago2:30:26

2:30:26

Scout Tafoya and Tuckerson are back again for one of the most infamous blockbuster failures of the 2010s with Gore Verbinski’s The alone Ranger! Together we get into the careers of the leads (yuck!), western influence, who remembers the disasters how, train robberies and pointless criticisms

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Where'd the Working Songs Go? 59:04

4M ago59:04

59:04

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss why there are no longer songs about working. Before that, the trio reviews current 1980s news. 0:00 - Introduction 3:20 - Trump appoints 80s icons to made-up ambassadorships 16:35 - MOTU x ThunderCats Crossover Figures Coming 25:15 - Kelly Clarkson Covered Depeche Mod…

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Stoker with Leah Carlson 2:20:11

4M ago2:20:11

2:20:11

Leah Carlson (Fang Club podcast) returns as we dive into the provocative thriller in 2013's STOKER! Together, We get into the careers of the 3 leads, the Wentworth Miller of it all, blacklist scripts, the expert characterizations and how the movies sees violence

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Interview: Cait McKinney on Pee-wee Herman 53:54

4M ago53:54

53:54

Will chats with professor and author Cait McKinney about their book, I Know You Are, but What Am I? In it, Cait explores the cultural legacy of Pee-wee Herman and his beloved cult television show. They show how the “children’s show” perhaps prepares us for some of our current societal challenges, and how queer people relate to Pee-wee now. 0:00 - I…

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523 JOSH SPIEGEL: Collaborations, Company Culture, & How True Listening Can Transform Design Plans 29:26

5M ago29:26

29:26

Join Andy this week as he enthusiastically welcomes returning guest Josh Spiegel, the visionary founder and Chief Creative Officer of Birch Event Design, to catch up on the evolution of his company since they last spoke four years ago in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen as Josh opens up about the challenges and victories of being in the l…

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Yacht Rock, Ke Huy, and Moore 1:02:28

5M ago1:02:28

1:02:28

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news. 0:00 - Introduction 4:00 - Ke Huy Quan is an action hero thanks to Steven Spielberg 12:20 - No, Rob Lowe didn’t record with Toto 19:18 - Donald Fagen has strong words for "Yacht Rock" 31:25 - Romulus director has fixed the cringey special FX (or so…

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I Saw The Devil with Emily Jacobson 1:48:58

5M ago1:48:58

1:48:58

Emily Jacobson returns as we get into the acclaimed South Korean revenge thriller. Together we discuss the career of Choi Min Sik, the flaws of the movie, and bad vibes on set

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Hulk Booed, Star Trek Plates, and The Monkey 58:13

5M ago58:13

58:13

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat are joined by Meg from Desperately Seeking the 80s. Together, the trio discusses current 1980s news. 0:00 - Introduction 6:37 - Star Trek license plates cause tribble 13:24 - Unwrapped Christmas present from 1978 22:55 - Mike Myers was scared shitless 33:43 - MPA has notes for the cr…

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The Witch with Valerie Ettenhofer 2:27:31

5M ago2:27:31

2:27:31

Valerie Ettenhoffer returns as we dig into one of the most famous horror films of the 2010s in The Witch. Together, we unpack the career of Anya Taylor Joy, Valerie’s personal connection to the character of Tomansin, Nosferatu, and the a24 of it all

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Interview: Author Douglas Burton 1:04:30

5M ago1:04:30

1:04:30

Will chats with author Douglas Burton about his newest book, The Heroine’s Labyrinth: Archetypal Designs in Heroine-Led Fiction. It boldly presents a paradigm shift for story structure that is exciting for writers and audiences alike. Sourced entirely from heroine-centric stories. the heroine’s labyrinth model offers a completely original and groun…

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522 ABI MATESUN: Break Limiting Thought Patterns and Unlock Your Full Creative Potential 25:09

5M ago25:09

25:09

Andy is excited to welcome back to the show Abi Matesun of Malekfoto Weddings and Malekfoto Films! Abi is a trailblazing Nigerian-American filmmaker and creative visionary with impressive accolades that include two Emmy Awards, two Telly Awards, and the People of African Descent Award. Abi has made waves in both the wedding industry and the broader…

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Top 80s Reboots in 2024 and More 1:06:11

5M ago1:06:11

1:06:11

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news. 0:00 - Introduction 6:10 - The top 80s reboots and sequels released in 2024 12:48 - A search for Bigfoot turned deadly 23:57 - Hollywood has found its Skeletor 31:28 - A new, dark Pac-Man game is chomping this way 42:59 - Did animated 80s movie spi…

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Hope Springs with Gillian Oakley 2:07:25

5M ago2:07:25

2:07:25

Gillian Oakley returns as we revisit 2012's HOPE SPRINGS! Together we dig into the careers of the two leads, the 2012 box office, forgettable bad movies, and the clever screenplay thats at the heart of the movie

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Rewind: Strangest 80s News Stories of 2024 1:19:46

5M ago1:19:46

1:19:46

Will, Kat and Jon take a look back at the most unusual current 1980s news from 2024. 0:00 - Introduction 7:48 - Best place to be abducted by aliens 14:40 - Rock You Like a Hurricane was X-rated 21:25 - New comic book store smell policy 33:00 - New cut of Caligula was released 42:55 - Glass privacy blocks are back 54:54 - Jessica Rabbit is too sexy …

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Spy with Jen Johans 1:50:13

5M ago1:50:13

1:50:13

Jen Johans (Film Intuition, Watch with Jen) returns as we chat about 2015's Spy! Together, we get into the careers of Jason Statham and Melissa McCarthy, Feig's balance of espionage thriller and comedy, the state of comedies and celeb encounters

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GenXGrownUp Takeover 1:07:31

6M ago1:07:31

1:07:31

For the holiday, the 1980s Now crew gifts the joy of the GenXGrownUp podcast. After a brief introduction from Will, Kat and Jon, listen to our co-host Jon as he leads his own trio of retro enthusiasts, as they discuss a terrifying phenomenon that haunted our favorite decade. In the 1980s, a wave of fear swept across America, fueled by rumors of sat…

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The Commuter with Logan Kenny 2:36:46

6M ago2:36:46

2:36:46

Logan Kenny returns and helps up conclude our series disusssing the films of Jaume Collet-Sera with 2018’s dynamic THE COMMUTER! together we rank the films from this month, spacial geography within the train, the politics of Die Hard and our brief thoughts on CARRY-ON

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Popeye, Pac-Man and Silent Night, Deadly Night 1:06:51

6M ago1:06:51

1:06:51

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon first discuss current 1980s news. Then, why do we like Christmas + horror? 0:00 - Introduction 2:40 - The best episode of Secret Level is Pac-Man 11:45 - Stephen King shutters his radio stations 17:20 - Popeye is out for blood 29:00 - Milli Vanilli wanted to give their Grammy…

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521 REVISIT SARAH WINWARD: A Master Floral Designer’s Process and from Creativity Blooms Beauty 31:35

6M ago31:35

31:35

Andy welcomes you to revisit his November 2022 interview with Sarah Winward! Sarah is based out of Salt Lake City and is a destination wedding florist who creates flower arrangements that are inspired by the changing of seasons in nature. Believing that flowers should feel natural in the environment in which they are going to be viewed, Still, she …

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