Best Nicholas Rhodes Podcasts (2025)

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Gremlins, the Original Script and Novelization (w/ Ryan Estrada) 53:22

5d ago53:22

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What’s up, dudes? “Gremlins” is a classic holiday horror, and I’ve got artist and author of the Banned Book Club series Ryan Estrada here to talk about! Yes, we really get into the “Gremlins” original script by Chris Columbus and its novelization by George Gipe! In the original script, Billy is fantasy author and sticks up for himself much more. Of…

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How Project 2025 is Reshaping America with David Graham 53:55

6d ago53:55

53:55

We got a pretty clear heads up about what Trump 2.0 could portend for so many facets of American life. The Mandate for Leadership, also known as Project 2025, is perhaps the clearest compilation of goals for Trump’s second term. Now that 100 days have passed of the second Trump administration, we thought it would be a good time to see where things …

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How to Sell and Distribute Your Film with The Exchange's Sales Agent Itzchak Maghen 1:27:50

7d ago1:27:50

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This week we are joined by Sales Agent Itzchak Maghen! Itzchak has works on indie gems to studio movies including THE ABSENCE OF EDEN starring Zoë Saldana and Adria Arjona, DREAMIN' WILD with Casey Affleck and Zooey Deschanel, THE CUT featuring Orlando Bloom and John Turturro, and MASERATI: THE BROTHERS with Anthony Hopkins, Jessica Alba. He talks …

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E86 - Tara Taylor, vocalist 1:57:26

8d ago1:57:26

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This month on episode 86 of the QCMP vocalist and good friend Tara Taylor stops by to discuss her musical history, plugging into the Charlotte music scene and the various groups she performs with. _________________________________________________ Donate to the QCMP _________________________________________________ Tara Taylor Instagram Facebook Buf…

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ALF “Oh, Tannerbaum” (w/ Chad and Vinnie) 1:02:43

13d ago1:02:43

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What’s up, dudes? Wake up guys! It’s Christmas and I’ve hidden all the eggs! Chad Young from Horror Movie BBQ and Vinnie Brezinsky from Huey and Bax are with me to talk ALF “Oh, Tannerbaum!” It’s the first Christmas episode of the series, and it’s very different front the more famous super depressing special. After ALF cuts down the family Christma…

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Protests, Political Violence and Its Alternatives with Erica Chenoweth 57:59

13d ago57:59

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You’ve probably seen footage or photos of people protesting the Trump regime. Some data suggests that the volume of protestors is higher than in Trump’s first term. But at the same time, you might be wondering if we’re seeing enough civil resistance to preserve American democracy. Our guest this week is one of the authors of a study that found that…

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Rosie Fellner & Ross Clarke on Indie Filmmaking, Financing, Sales & Cinema Distribution of their produced feature The Uninvited. 1:06:46

14d ago1:06:46

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Joining us this week are Feature film producers Rosie Fellner & Ross Clarke to chat to Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir on their latest indie feature starring Walton Goggins, Elizabeth Reaser, Lois Smith and Pedro Pascal. Directed by Nadia Connors. They talk the intricacies and difficulties of Indie Film-making. Financing a feature film. What comes fi…

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Episode 56: Splitting Arrows- Considering the Lion and the Wolf with the King's Fool in 1984 1:57:33

14d ago1:57:33

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*SPOILER WARNING* Since this is our second episode looking at Robin of Sherwood, we jump right into spoiler territory as we review the sixth episode of the series, 'The King's Fool'. Joining us for the discussion is 'Forest Lord' author Steven A. McKay. Following our review of the episode, Rick and I undertake what might well be the most controvers…

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“Trump Is Not a King” with NY Attorney General Letitia James 54:39

20d ago54:39

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A good amount of institutions have capitulated and complied in recent months with many of the Trump administration’s actions that far overstep executive authority. At the same time, we’ve seen a few places where there has been opposition and resistance to tactics employed by the Trump 2.0 regime. Some of the most pushback has come from democratical…

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Making an indie feature on a shoe string budget with Mitchell Tolliday, Lauren Cornelius and Neil Rickatson on Murder Ballads 1:41:29

21d ago1:41:29

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Making an indie feature on a shoe string budget and getting it released around the world with today's guests director, writer and producer Mitchell Tolliday, producer and actress Lauren Cornelius and producer and writer Neil Rickatson on Murder Ballads: How to Make it in Rock and Roll. Host Giles Alderson talks with Mitchell, Lauren and Neil about …

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LOST EPISODE: Don't Open Till Christmas (w/ Ron and Jay) 1:06:53

21d ago1:06:53

1:06:53

What’s up, dudes? It's a lost episode! It was originally recorded in 2024, but delayed due to lost and inferior audio. Yes, Ron and Jay from the Film Strip podcast are with me to dig into the low budget 1984 Santa slasher "Don't Open Till Christmas!" It's Christmas in London, and Scotland Yard is after a mysterious slayer of Santas. Somebody's kill…

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Episode 55: Even More Medievalisms with Amy S Kaufman 1:10:24

24d ago1:10:24

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In episode 55, author Amy S Kaufman joins me in the Greenwood to discuss her work studying medievalisms, especially how they can be used for nefarious ends, and a brand new medievalism of her own making, the brand new novel 'The Traitor of Sherwood Forest' which will be available from Penguin Books on April 29th 2025. For more from Amy S Kaufman an…

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It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown (w/ Anthony and Jeremy) 1:05:44

26d ago1:05:44

1:05:44

What's up, dudes? I've got Anthony Caruso from ‘Tis the Podcast and Jeremy Phelps the Alamo City Santa with me to dig into Charles Schulz’s Peanuts. That’s right! It’s the 1974 special It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown! Released on VHS in 1986, the gang tries to decorate eggs and prepare for the holiday shenanigans of the title character. Oh, L…

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‘America, América' with Greg Grandin 57:57

27d ago57:57

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The United States is pretty intertwined with Latin America. So why has it historically been seen as more of a European outpost as opposed to a nation in the Western hemisphere that is part of the broader Americas? Our guest this week points out that there are other ways to understand the history and identity of the U.S., aside from the narrative th…

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Gareth Evans - 'Havoc', 'The Raid' and 'Gangs of London' Director and writer on his process 45:17

28d ago45:17

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Gareth Evans - 'Havoc', 'The Raid' and 'Gangs of London' Director and writer on his process. Welcome back to The Filmmakers Podcast, where we delve deep into the world of cinema with the artists who bring unforgettable stories to the screen. This week, your host, Giles Alderson, is beyond excited to welcome a true master of action and suspense, the…

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5th Annual Totally Rad Christmas Awards 3:55:23

1M ago3:55:23

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What’s up, dudes? It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for! That’s right! It's the 5th Annual Totally Rad Christmas Awards, also known as the Raddies! This year I'm in Videoland at the Palace of Power! Captain N, Princess Lana, Mega Man, Simon Belmont, and Kid Icarus help me host the awards. And I can’t forget to mention all the assistance I rec…

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‘Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza’ with Peter Beinart 55:05

1M ago55:05

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We’re now a year and a half into the war in Gaza. Our guest this week has spent a lot of time thinking and writing about all that has unfolded. Peter Beinart is the author of numerous books including his latest, “Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning” and writes “The Beinart Notebook” on Substack. He’s also an MSNBC analyst and th…

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'The Amateur': Shooting an Action Thriller around the world with director James Hawes & actress Caitríona Balfe 1:03:11

1M ago1:03:11

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Today on the show, we’re joined by the brilliant James Hawes - director of Slow Horses, Black Mirror, and One Life - alongside the wonderfully talented Caitríona Balfe, acclaimed for her Golden Globe-nominated performance in Outlander and her standout role in Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast. They each sat down with host Dom Lenoir to dive into their late…

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How Process is Killing Progress with Ezra Klein 1:11:08

1M ago1:11:08

1:11:08

Why has America's 20th century vision of innovation and opportunity transformed into a stagnant and stunted dystopian reality? Our guest this week claims that “the crisis that’s clicking into focus now has been building for decades” and it’s all because we haven’t been following building enough. Ezra Klein is host of The Ezra Klein Show podcast, a …

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Natalie Dormer & Ami Mann on making the indie feature 'Audrey's Children' 1:17:19

1M ago1:17:19

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She's an actress who commands the screen with her intelligence, intensity, and undeniable presence, bringing complex characters to life with remarkable depth. Please welcome the incredibly talented Natalie Dormer! Known for her unforgettable roles as the cunning Anne Boleyn in "The Tudors," the politically astute Margaery Tyrell in "Game of Thrones…

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Here Comes Peter Cottontail (w/ Mike Westfall) 56:50

1M ago56:50

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What’s up, dudes? I've got Mike Westfall from Advent Calendar House here with me during this Passiontide to talk the Rankin Bass Easter special shown throughout the '80s, "Here Comes Peter Cottontail"! There's a hyper-color witch, a time machine, and the longest Easter egg delivering contest ever! If you're wondering if a French caterpillar with a …

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The Berenstain Bears Easter Surprise (w/ Jason Rhodes) 51:49

2M ago51:49

51:49

What's up, dudes? Jason Rhodes from Holidays Unknown and I talk the third Berenstain Bears special "The Berenstain Bears Easter Surprise!" This one's got it all! Winter is stuck, but it's ok because Snarf can wiggle his whiskers and make it all better! Small Bear just has to get to him! Can he reach Boss Bunny in time? Can he make spring appear? Ca…

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Kmart (w/ Nicholas and Vinnie) 1:12:38

2M ago1:12:38

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What’s up, dudes? Attention, Kmart shoppers! Yes, we’re talking all about the home of the blue light special. It’s a Kmart Christmas! Vinnie Brezinsky from Huey and Bax and Nicholas Pepin of Pop Culture Roulette join me live to watch some ‘80s Kmart Christmas commercials! The store that would become Kmart was founded by SS Kresge after he met Frank…

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E85 - Matt Stratford, cover artist 2:38:57

2M ago2:38:57

2:38:57

This month on episode 85 of the QCMP local cover artist Matt Stratford stops by to discuss his musical background, the local Charlotte scene, live sound and lots more! _________________________________________________ Donate to the QCMP _________________________________________________ Matt Stratford Instagram Facebook Chunky Daddy ________________…

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Why ‘Everything is Tuberculosis’ with John Green 55:06

2M ago55:06

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Tuberculosis is the deadliest infectious disease in the world. Why does something that’s curable still kill millions every year? And what does this illustrate about global health disparities? John Green is the author of “Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection.” Green is also the co-creator of Vlog brother…

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Making successful Comedy Features in 2025 with "You're Cordially Invited" & "Back in Action" writer-directors Nicholas Stoller & Seth Gordon 1:17:47

2M ago1:17:47

1:17:47

On today’s special episode, we welcome not one but two incredible guests to the show: Nicholas Stoller, writer-director of the comedy film You're Cordially Invited (2025), starring Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon, and Seth Gordon, writer-director of the action-comedy Back in Action (2025), starring Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz. They each sat down…

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Episode 54: Medievalisms, Disability Studies, & Errol Flynn's Thighs with Lucy Barnhouse 1:09:23

2M ago1:09:23

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Dr. Lucy Barnhouse from Arkansas State University joins me in the Greenwood for a fascinating and joyful discussion about using disability studies to examine the middle ages and how it relates to Robin Hood adaptations. Further readings: Disability and Medieval (In)Justice in The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) and Robin of Sherwood (1984) Good Peo…

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Weaponization of the FBI from Hoover to Trump 2.0 with Beverly Gage 50:50

2M ago50:50

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J. Edgar Hoover is one of the most polarizing figures in U.S. history. And the seeds he planted as the decades long founding director of the FBI continue to shape much of today’s conservative political landscape. Kash Patel, who now leads the FBI, has openly vowed to find ways to punish Trump’s political enemies. While that’s appalling, it’s not th…

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Santa Claus: The Movie, the Score and Soundtrack (w/ Robert Nicholas) 51:55

2M ago51:55

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What’s up, dudes? Merry Christmas 2!! “Santa Claus: The Movie” is a fantastic origin story, made better by Henry Mancini's score and a killer song of Sheena Easton. Thus, Robert Nicholas from Behind the Bells joins me to really dig into a particular cue from the “Santa Claus: The Movie” score and dish about the Christmas carol medley of it all as w…

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Companion: Crafting a smart genre blend with Writer-Director Drew Hancock & Editors Brett W. Bachman & Josh Ethier 1:38:30

2M ago1:38:30

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Today, we welcome the brilliant creative team behind the highly entertaining and thought-provoking feature film Companion (2025): writer-director Drew Hancock and editors Brett W. Bachman & Josh Ethier. They sat down with our hosts, Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir, for a fantastic conversation about the filmmaking process - diving deep into: How the sc…

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ADOLESCENCE: Creating the new Netflix One-Take hit series with actors Stephen Graham & Erin Doherty, director Philip Barantini & writer Jack Thorne 1:20:22

2M ago1:20:22

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On today’s episode, our primo host Dom Lenoir sits down with the team behind Netflix’s latest hit, Adolescence – a groundbreaking mini-series where every episode is shot in a single take. It’s an incredible achievement from the entire cast and crew, and we couldn’t wait to find out how they pulled it off. Joining us for this fascinating conversatio…

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What’s the Deal with Congestion Pricing? with Janno Lieber 55:33

2M ago55:33

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Public streets play a big role in our day-to-day lives. And if you’ve visited any large metropolitan city, you’ve seen just how much traffic can fill up roadways. New York City became the first city in America to implement congestion pricing, a program aimed at generating revenue and making streets less crowded. But the initiative hasn’t been immu…

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Resisting Threats to Democracy with Rep. Robert Garcia 57:52

2M ago57:52

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The Democratic Party has its work cut out. Meanwhile, there’s a fundamental issue: the party doesn’t currently have formal power. It doesn't have a majority in either House of Congress, it doesn't control the executive branch, and the Supreme Court has a 6-3 Trump majority. And all of this is creating a kind of impotent rage, frustration and feelin…

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'Casino Royal', 'The Legend of Zorro' director Martin Campbell on how to shoot big budget action films and his latest 'Cleaner’ 1:12:06

2M ago1:12:06

1:12:06

We had the distinct privilege of sitting down with the legendary director Martin Campbell for an exclusive, in-depth conversation about his remarkable career. Martin Campbell's filmography speaks for itself. He's the director who not only breathed new life into the James Bond franchise with the explosive "Golden Eye," but also delivered the critica…

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Gremlins, the Score and Soundtrack (w/ Kevin Williams) 1:15:56

2M ago1:15:56

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What’s up, dudes? “Gremlins” is a classic holiday horror, made better by Jerry Goldsmith’s score and the killer hits of Michael Sembello and Peter Gabriel. Kevin Williams from ‘Tis the Soundtrack joins me to really dig into a couple of cues from the “Gremlins” score and dish about music theory of it all as well. We first get into the mega madness w…

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The Darkest Corners of the Internet with Elle Reeve 54:21

3M ago54:21

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Trolls have basically taken possession of the U.S. government. How have trolls been able to go from being mostly cordoned off in dark parts of the internet to gaining so much influence in American culture and politics? Our guest this week has spent years researching and reporting on-the-ground to learn more about how the battle online between the r…

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Food For Thought: Why make a passion project documentary and give it away for FREE with Giles Alderson & Dan Richardson 1:04:09

3M ago1:04:09

1:04:09

Today’s episode is a special one! First for all, the brilliant Phil Hawkins takes the reins as our host. And if that wasn’t exciting enough, the one and only Giles Alderson finally joins us to present his brand-new film! Alongside his longtime friend and co-director/-producer/-writer, Dan Richardson, he’s celebrating the release of their powerful a…

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‘80s Cartoons We Wish Had Christmas Episodes (w/ Jeff and CM Chuck) 1:22:21

3M ago1:22:21

1:22:21

What's up, dudes? CM Chuck from Just Another Friday Night and Jeff Loftin from Lost Christmas join me to talk about '80s action cartoons we wish had Christmas episodes! From Transformers to GoBots, from Voltron to M.A.S.K., these cartoons delivered action and adventure to the max! Unfortunately, they also left out the holiday cheer. Many of these c…

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E84 - Nathan Harris, touring/session guitarist 2:22:10

3M ago2:22:10

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This month on episode 84 of the QCMP I’m speaking with Nathan Harris. Nathan is multi-talented and is a touring and session guitarist as well as a singer/songwriter. His recent release is the EP Moving On. _________________________________________________ Donate to the QCMP _________________________________________________ Nathan Harris Instagram F…

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