A podcast all about the world of Technology, I, Logan Gill explain what is happening in the Tech world today in a simplified way. From hardware to software to services, just tune in to learn more.
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Join Logan, Paul, and a rotating cast of guest co-hosts as we talk about the Portland Trail Blazers. Follow us on twitter @bothteamspod.
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Friends talk about a director's entire filmography, one movie at a time, one week at a time, to paint a picture of their whole career. We are not directors, actors, critics, extras, or anything like that but we ARE fans of movies and fans of discovering new movies and directors. So pop a bag of popcorn and join us along the way as we explore your favorite films and directors! We will add new episodes every Wednesday night so stay tuned!
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LIFTING THE LYD: Lydia Laws, music publicist & eco activist, meets a medley of inspiring achievers
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LIFTING THE LYD is a podcast by Lydia Laws, music publicist and founder of Lydia Laws PR, and founder member of Bye Bye Plastic. Lydia lifts the lid on creative, inspiring people who follow their passions, whether it is saving the planet or its creatures, creating and sharing music or art, writing, or making their own business dream come true. Meet DJs, authors, sports figures, scientists, eco warriors, successful businesspeople, and find out how, and why, they do what they do.
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You didn't think we would stop recording before finishing James Mangold, did you? Join Ethan and Paige for discussing the Oscar-nominated film Ford v Ferrari. Do we know anything about cars? No. Do we have knowledge of global racing events? Nope. But do we love to watch a good Matt Damon performance? You know we absolutely do. Email us your thought…
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James Mangold: Logan (with Brian Gill from Mad About Movies)
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2:03:00Time for Discovering Directors to talk about one of the most breakout superhero movies of the last decade! Joined by Bryan Gill from Mad About Movies we break down James Mangold's vision for superhero movies, painful memories of our grandparents fading away, characters we want to see retired like Wolverine, and our hopes and fears for Indiana Jones…
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James Mangold: The Wolverine (with DJ from Mainly Movies)
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1:34:58*cue the X-Men theme song* Discovering Directors is happy to welcome back DJ from Mainly Movies for his third guest appearance on the podcast, and we are talking X-Men and The Wolverine. Who's the biggest X-Men fan? Who can name 100 X-Men from memory? The answer probably won't surprise you. Plus there is a "sprinkle of Hugh Jackman's butt" in this …
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Sam Shakusky and Suzy Bishop. Zero and Agatha. Mr and Mrs Fox. Viago and Katherine. Wall-E and EVE. John Carter and Dejah Thoris. Seymour and Audrey. Kermit and Miss Piggy. Newton and Gwen. Kate and Leopold. Johnny and June. We have talked about a lot of couples on this podcast, but are any less charismatic together than Diaz and Cruise?? Listen th…
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James Mangold: 3:10 to Yuma (With the Rank Kings)
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1:53:05Discovering Directors is joined by the hosts of The Rank Kings, Ty and Danny! We're talking Westerns. We're talking cowboys. We're talking fancy hats and mustaches. "Even bad men loves their mommas." Check out Danny and Ty on The Rank Kings, or on We Should Watch a Movie with previous guest Ellen, both podcasts streaming on a service near you! Emai…
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Have you ever walked the line? Been through a burning ring of fire? Did your daddy sing bass? Then this podcast episode may be for you! (that or you are Johnny Cash) Join Discovering Directors as we discuss James Mangold's musical biopic about famous country singer Johnny Cash. We're halfway through the season; are you enjoy this filmography? Email…
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It's a Discovering Directors first! In this episode, we will be discussing our first horror film, thanks to James Mangold. Identity is a slasher horror film and continues with the "unimportant films" in his filmography. Did the three of us enjoy discussing this new genre? Did Paige watch the entire film behind closed eyelids? Listen in to find out.…
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It's Rom-Com time for Mr. Mangold! James is tackling his first "un-important" movie, starting with this time traveling, Hugh Jackman, Meg Ryan, and Viola Davis???? film. Email the show at [email protected] Find us on Twitter @DDirectorPod or on Facebook at Discovering Directors Podcast. Special thanks to Michael Thompson for our…
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James Mangold: Girl, Interrupted (With Ellen Beck from We Should Watch a Movie)
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1:39:05Thank you for joining us as we continue our James Mangold journey, accompanied this episode by Ellen Beck from We Should Watch a Movie! In this episode, we are talking the Winona Ryder/Angelina Jolie drama Girl, Interrupted. And you won't want to miss Ethan drop his Teen Choice Award knowledge at the end. Find More Ellen Beck at Love that Movie! an…
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Reacting to the Chauncey Billups Hire & Press Conference
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31:28The Blazers held a press conference on Tuesday to introduce the world to their new head coach, Chauncey Billups. Logan and Paul react to the press conference and discuss why Neil Olshey is a piece of shit and this hire is a gigantic mistake.
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Coaching Search & CJ for Ben Simmons Trade?
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53:23Terry Stotts is out and the Blazers are deep in their search for his replacement. Join Logan and Paul as we recap the Stotts era, discuss the apparent finalists to replace him (Chauncey Billups, Becky Hammon and Mike D'Antoni), and what the team can do to improve the roster this offseason (hint -- it involves trading CJ McCollum). Plus, Paul argues…
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Cop Land, James Mangold's second film or the most depressing theme park on Earth? Listen to your favorite hosts talk about essentially the entire cast of the Sopranos before they were the Sopranos, how Harvey Weinstein ruins movies (Did you guys know this??), and Sidney earns his New York Bridges Badge. A podcast notoriously bad at accents tackles …
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Hello and welcome to Season Five of Discovering Directors! We are covering the films of James Mangold, starting off with his directing debut Heavy! Learn about Mangold's early rise and fall within the Walt Disney Company, his involvement with Oliver and Company, and how it's never too late to go back to school. There's a lot of talk about Liv Tyler…
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Frank Oz: WRAP PARTY and In & Of Itself
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1:12:01The Discovering Directors gang takes a quick look at Frank Oz's most recent directorial feature on Hulu before jumping into our usual wrap party shenanigans. Who wants to see The Chamberlain in Indian in the Cupboard? Who's a cynical doubter of magic? Who sings nursery rhymes? Listen to this episode to find out! You can skip all the In & Of Itself …
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Frank Oz: Death at a Funeral (With Ellen Beck from We Should Watch a Movie)
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1:23:27Frank Oz gets relegated from quickly inflating studio films to a low-budget indie comedy, how does that suit him? We are joined by Ellen Beck from We Should Watch a Movie and Love that Movie to help us talk about Alan Tudyk's bare ass, how British comedy stars all look like someone we have seen before, and what our dream funerals would look like. A…
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Product placement? Inflatable breasts? Gay republicans? Personal ATMs that still require credit cards? Ethan's favorite movie we've covered on this podcast yet? It's The Stepford Wives by Frank Oz. Email the show at [email protected] Find us on Twitter @DDirectorPod or on Facebook at Discovering Directors Podcast. Special thanks…
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Blazers Tie Series at 2-2; Playoff Norm Powell Has Arrived
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31:32The Blazers evened their first round series at 2-2 with a game four beatdown of Denver at the Moda Center to set up a best-of-three to finish things up. Logan and Paul discuss the keys to that game four win, the big performance from Norman Powell, the silencing of Jokic and Michael Porter Jr, the contributions from Nurkic, and the adjustments that …
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Join us for talking about Frank Oz's one shot at making a non-comedy movie! In this episode we talk about The 2021 Oscars results, notorious drama between Frank Oz and Marlon Brando, why Angela Basset should fire her agent, and the whole team gets sent to impression jail. You won't want to miss it.By Ethan, Paige, and Sidney
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Blazers Grab Home-Court Advantage, Head Home for Game 3
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37:06The Blazers grabbed game 1 in Denver, lost game 2, and come back to the Moda Center with a chance to take the series lead. Logan and Paul discuss the first two games of the series, and which players need to step up in order for the Blazers to take control.By Logan Gilles & Paul Comery
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Smoove & Turrell: UK's greatest Modern Soul band w. 6 critically acclaimed albums & support from Gilles Peterson kick off their Stratos Bleu tour...
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32:52Welcome back to LIFTING THE LYD! I'm speaking with Smoove of Smoove and Turrell. Hailed as the UK's greatest modern Soul band, with 6 critically acclaimed albums, they've played thousands of shows worldwide including Glastonbury 9 times, racked up millions of streams of their tracks, and stand high with tastemakers like Gilles Petersen, Craig Charl…
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Playoff Time! Previewing Blazers/Nuggets Series
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1:15:25The playoffs are here and the Blazers are set to face off with the Denver Nuggets in the first round, beginning this Saturday evening. Logan, Paul, and guest hosts Kevin and Robin talk about the storylines we'll be following, the "x factor" players for each team, and make our predictions for how the series will go.…
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Frank Oz: Bowfinger (with DJ from Mainly Movies)
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1:19:09Two characters for the price of one actor? That's right folks, this Frank Oz film features one of the best actors to play multiple characters in the same film, Eddie Murphy! AND Bowfinger captures Christine Baranski's ability to over-act but still make it classy. Even Robert Downy Jr makes an appearance! ...oh yeah, and that Steve Martin guy that E…
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Are you IN or OUT on this Frank Oz comedy? Join Discovering Directors as we discuss our thoughts on the world's most ridiculous fictional awards show, our emotional adjustment periods for looking at Tom Selleck without a mustache, and what it truly means to be a "Macho Man". Special thanks to Michael Thompson at LEVEL UP Agent Services for our logo…
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Frank Oz: The Indian in the Cupboard
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1:28:27In this one we talk for just far too long about how the Darth Vader/T Rex/Robo Cop/Star Trek scene breaks the entire premise of the movie. So if you're looking for that you've found the right place. Special thanks to Michael Thompson at LEVEL UP Agent Services for our logo. You can email the show at [email protected] or follow u…
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Jekyll & Hyde: Which Blazers team will we see down the final stretch?
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1:06:41The Blazers followed a 5 game losing streak with an impressive 4 game winning streak before dropping a game to Atlanta. Which version of this Blazers team will we get in the remaining 7 games before the playoffs? Where will the team finish in the standings, and who do we think is our most favorable first-round matchup? Why is Derrick Jones Jr out o…
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We promise you can listen to this episode without watching the movie. Listen to the Discovering Directors trio talk House Sitter, a randomly financially successful film by none other than Frank Oz. At least we can all agree that Goldie Hawn is amazing. We may or may not agree on the overall value of this comedy. Special thanks to Michael Thompson a…
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Emerald Fennell: Promising Young Woman (with Megan Spell from On the Download)
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2:10:33This isn't Frank Oz! In order to properly celebrate Oscar Season each year your hosts at Discovering Directors decided to cover a filmmaker who made their debut film that year to signify that we will continue to cover their career and where it goes in the future! This year we picked the director of one of the most talked about, debated, and admired…
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LaMarcus's Legacy in Rip City & Terry Stotts on the Hot Seat
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1:04:09The Blazers have hit a rough patch of play, and are treading water in the 6th seed in the West. Continued defensive struggles, a lack of Dame heroics, stagnant offense, and a struggle to integrate Norman Powell have fans concerned. Is Terry Stotts the problem? What does the next stretch of games have in store for the Blazers? And, what is LaMarcus …
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What about Discovering Directors? What about Bill Murray? What about this "demented" movie? What about Frank Oz? What about your opinions on Dr. Leo Marvin? What about a 'What About Bob' franchise? Special thanks to Michael Thompson at Level Up Agent Services for our logo. You can find us on Twitter @DDirectorPod or on Facebook at Discovering Direc…
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Frank Oz: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (with Megan from On the Download)
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1:25:38"I've got culture coming out of my ass!" Join us and guest Megan Spell from On the Download to talk this quirky and possibly problematic movie? It's pretty darn funny though? It's Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Let us know your thoughts on this comedic crime movie! Email the show at [email protected] Find us on twitter @DDirectorPod o…
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Can the Blazers pass the Lakers in the standings?
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42:15Norman Powell has arrived. CJ and Nurkic are back. Dame is still Dame, and Robert Covington has taken his game to another level. Can the Blazers pass the Lakers in the West and make a run at a top-four playoff seed? Join Logan, Paul, and guest host Andrew as we talk about the recent games and look ahead to the next two weeks for Portland.…
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It's a Discovering Directors first! Today we discuss Paige's FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME: Little Shop of Horrors. Is this the peak of Frank Oz's filmography? Will Sidney enjoy this musical? Just HOW many times does Paige unfortunately sing in this episode? Tune in to find out! Email us YOUR favorite Little Shop of Horrors song at discoveringdirector…
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The trade deadline has passed, and the Blazers added Norman Powell from the Raptors in exchange for Gary Trent Jr. and Rodney Hood. Join Logan and Paul as we break down the trade, compare Trent Jr. and Powell, and discuss what Norman Powell brings to the team. Plus, Jusuf Nurkic is back!
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Frank Oz: The Muppets Take Manhattan
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1:37:58DISCOVERING DIRECTORS IS BACK. ...It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights, it's time to talk Frank Oz on Discovering Directors tonight! The three of us talk about the Muppets and the hideous image that is "Miss Piggy" on roller skates. We've missed all our listeners during our break from publishing episodes! Email us at discoveri…
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Blazers Trade Rumors, CJ & Nurk Return, Should We Bring LaMarcus Back?
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57:52The Blazers are 6th in the West, CJ is back, and Nurk's return is imminent. This week also brings the trade deadline, an opportunity for the Blazers to upgrade the roster. LaMarcus Aldridge may be available as a buyout candidate, but do we want him on the team? How will the Blazers respond to the blowout loss to the Mavs? And just how good is Damia…
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Blazers are 5th in the West, CJ and Nurk returns imminent
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1:00:23Anfernee Simons is an NBA Dunk Champion, and the Blazers start the second half of the season in 5th place in the West despite missing CJ and Nurkic for most of the season. CJ and Nurk are coming back in the near future, RoCo has been stepping up in big ways, and Dame continues to shoulder the load and show his mettle. Logan, Paul, and guest host An…
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Join us for Season Four of Discovering Directors! We are discussing the many eras of Frank Oz starting with his collaboration with Jim Henson. Puppets! Creatures! Coronavirus Angst! It’s all in this episode folks. You can email us at [email protected] Or tweet us at https://twitter.com/ddirectorpod?lang=en Or join us on Facebook…
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WELCOME TO THE ANDREW STANTON WRAP PARTY. Join Discovering Directors as we give our final thoughts on Andrew Stanton's filmography, including top 5 characters, favorite scenes, and a Finding _______ Madlib! Special thanks to Michael Thompson at LEVEL UP Agent Services for our logo. Send the show an email at [email protected] or …
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On this episode, we will be discussing Andrew Stanton's most recent film, Finding Dory. Does Stanton end (temporarily) on a high note? Does he leave much to be desired? Are whale sharks even whales? OR ARE THEY SHARKS? Tune in to find out. Special thanks to Michael Thompson at LEVEL UP Agent Services for our logo. Find us on Twitter @DDirectorpod o…
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Blazers Win 6 in a Row, Dame Snubbed Again for ASG
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45:09The Blazers ripped off six wins in a row before dropping Saturday's game against the Wizards. The All-Star starters were announced, and Dame lost out to Luka Doncic via the fan vote. Gary Trent Jr., Anfernee Simons, Melo and Robert Covington have all been impressive in the recent stretch of wins. What does the next two weeks have in store for Portl…
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Andrew Stanton: John Carter (with Aaron from Mainly Movies)
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2:10:01"DISCOVERING DIRECTORS COVERS THE HIGHEST GROSSING ANDREW STANTON MOVIE OF ALL TIME" is not an accurate description of this podcast. Join us as we discuss Andrew Stanton's exploration into the world of live action with guest Aaron from Mainly Movies podcast. It's a least an interesting journey... Check out Aaron on Mainly Movies at https://podcasts…
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Andrew Stanton: Wall-E (with Brian from Mad About Movies)
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2:02:50Put on your Sunday clothes and join us for this episode of Discovering Directors! We're talking Andrew Stanton's masterpiece: Wall-E. If you don't fall in love with these two robots after this episode then we do not believe we have done our jobs properly. You can find Brian on Mad About Movies at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mad-about-movi…
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Blazers in playoff mix despite injury troubles
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1:04:00Logan, Paul and guest host Derek discuss where the Blazer are after 22 games: in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race, and also not far off from being outside of the top 8. With injuries to CJ, Nurkic, Zach, and Derrick Jones Jr., the rest of the team has been forced to play extra minutes. Who's excelled, and who do we need to see more …
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Andrew Stanton: Finding Nemo (with DJ from Mainly Movies)
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2:02:24It's time for episode 2 of Discovering Director's third season: Andrew Stanton! In this episode, we are talking the childhood nostalgia film Finding Nemo with guest DJ from Mainly Movies. Whether you relate more to Marlin or Nemo, or if you are an Ethan and don't find fish interesting (unless they are sharks?), or if you truly believe "fish are fri…
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Welcome to Season 3 of Discovering Directors! We are diving into the world of Pixar with director Andrew Stanton, so join us as we discuss his first co-directed film, A Bug's Life. If you are looking for some great Pixar knowledge, alongside an astonishing amount of butterfly facts, this is your episode. Special thanks to Michael Thompson at LEVEL …
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It's the Taika Waititi WRAP PARTY! Now that you have listened to all 6 episodes of the Taika Waititi season of the Discovering Directors podcast (riiiiiiight?), it's time to give final thoughts on Taika and his filmography. We will be ranking Taika's films, from "at least they have fun accents" average to "favorite movie of 2019" amazing. So prepar…
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It's the final movie for Season Two of Discovering Directors. Join us for a discussion of Jojo Rabbit, Taika Waititi's most recent release. We are talking Cats, we are talking Rabbits, and we are talking many many movies that may or may not be related directly to Jojo Rabbit. But it's a fun conversation anyways. Special thanks to Michael Thompson a…
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Let's talk Marvel! We are in Season 2 of Discovering Directors and we are so excited to discuss a movie in the MCU., directed by Taika Waititi. Join us for the BEST Hela and Korg impressions you will ever hear, and we encourage you to share YOUR opinions on what Taika Waititi will wish for when he completes his "Infinity Gauntlet". Special thanks f…
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Chris Barron; Spin Doctors lead singer & co-founder - millions of records sold, toured with Rolling Stones, played Glastonbury
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1:02:52A new year means a new season of LIFTING THE LYD, with our first guest of 2021... Spin Doctors lead singer & co-founder Chris Barron! The American rock band has sold millions of records, including the hits ‘Two Princes’ and ‘Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong’; toured with the Rolling Stones; played at the likes of Glastonbury and Woodstock; graced Rolling…
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Taika Waititi: Hunt for the Wilderpeople
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1:58:20Welcome to the second season of Discovering Directors covering Taika Waititi! Join us in our discussion today as we talk about a powerhouse Rachel House performance, New Zealand as a filming location, and how the Skuxx life chose us. You can email us at [email protected] Or follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/ddirectorp…
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