Best Tap Geeks Podcasts (2025)

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The Twin Geeks 191: This Is Spinal Tap & Friendship 49:25

1M ago49:25

49:25

The podcast you like is going to come back in style. Friend of the show Warren Cantrell — of Scene-Stealers & The Playlist — joins The Twin Geeks for an in-person recording on This Is Spinal Tap & Friendship. A landmark classic for mockumentary and satire filmmaking, This Is Spinal Tap is being reissued this July and receiving a sequel within the y…

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Lessons From the First Drop: Michael Brent on 21 Years with Cascade Water Alliance 10:58

21d ago10:58

10:58

In this special episode of We Need Water, we mark the end of an era—and the beginning of a new chapter. Cascade’s new Water Efficiency Manager, James Amspacher, sits down with retiring conservation pioneer and longtime We Need Water host, Michael Brent. Together, they reflect on Michael's two-decade journey at Cascade, from the early days of region…

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NASA's GRACE Program 20:06

4M ago20:06

20:06

In this episode of We Need Water, we dive into NASA’s groundbreaking GRACE Project (Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment), which uses satellites to monitor Earth’s freshwater resources. NASA recently released a report detailing the findings from this vital mission, revealing the state of freshwater supplies across the globe. Our guest, Dr. Matth…

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From Ocean to Tap: Carlsbad’s Desalination with Jeremy Crutchfield 29:38

6M ago29:38

29:38

In this episode we explore the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant, which is the largest, most technologically advanced and energy-efficient seawater desalination plant in the nation. Each day, the plant delivers nearly 50 million gallons (56,000 acre-feet per year (AFY)) of fresh, desalinated water to San Diego County – enough to serve …

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Lessons From The San Antonio Drought With Karen Guz 22:59

7M ago22:59

22:59

This episode of the We Need Water Podcast dives into the severe drought gripping South Central Texas and explores how San Antonio is responding. Host Michael Brent, Water Resources Manager for Cascade Water Alliance, welcomes Karen Guz, Vice President of Conservation with the San Antonio Water System (SAWS), as she discusses the challenges and stra…

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Gardening Trends With Mr. Plant Geek 24:55

8M ago24:55

24:55

In this episode of We Need Water, we’re joined by Michael Perry—better known as Mr. Plant Geek—a leading voice in the global gardening community. Michael shares his passion for spreading the joy of gardening across the world and dives into the latest trends emerging as gardeners respond to the effects of climate change. From eco-friendly practices …

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The Twin Geeks 190: Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers 1:31:56

8M ago1:31:56

1:31:56

The veil has thinned. The leaves have fallen. The pumpkin guts line the garbage bins streetside, where swarms of masked adolescents march in unison in pursuit of sweet confections. The Twin Geeks, now aged 7, continues our annual tradition of Halloween specials with Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995) — an inflection point where the now …

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Dancing with ADHD, Learning Choreography, Ballet Culture, Muscle Memory, and Rehearsals vs Performances 54:01

8M ago54:01

54:01

Tiana's Article in Pointe Magazine: https://pointemagazine.com/dancing-with-adhd/ Chattanooga Ballet: https://www.chaballet.org/ Learn more about host Sarah Gise in this interview style article on Canvas Rebel! This one delves into coaching style, living in the "gray area", finding a career you didn't know existed, and an exploration of empathy: ht…

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Organic Pest Control With Lisa Taylor 34:01

9M ago34:01

34:01

In this episode of We Need Water, we sit down with Lisa Taylor, a sustainable landscaping speaker, educator and author to talk about all things Organic Pest Control. We discuss how residents can take a holistic approach to deal with common pests in the PNW including rabbits, moles, aphids, slugs and more! Tune in to learn how to integrate pest cont…

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Flynn Hannon- Navigating Transitions, Creative Hobbies, Tour Management, Working with Musicians, Slowing Down, and Surviving Stage Four Cancer 55:55

10M ago55:55

55:55

Flynn Hannon bio: Flynn is a Chicago-based Graphic Designer, Tour Manager and Music Manager. His graphic design experience includes logos, branding, music merchandise, banners, print media and social media content. In terms of music, he most recently toured with Palehound and is now focusing on the careers of burgeoning musicians in Chicago and acr…

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Clean, Safe Water From The Air 28:51

11M ago28:51

28:51

In this episode, we dive into how the company, Aquaria, has developed a new technology to create clean safe water from the air. We discuss why this technology is needed now more than ever due to climate change, plus how it works, and how it's helping people. Learn more about Cascade Water Alliance’s We Need Water Program Follow us on Instagram and …

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Kyla Yager- Art Battles, Maximalism, "NOPE" Days, Fidget Fine Art, and Collaboration Over Competition 1:00:00

11M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

About Kyla: Kyla is a Toronto based, New Orleans bred Visual Artist with a passion for painting, intuitively portraying emotions and mindsets through her work. Struggling with ADHD and Mental Health, Kyla uses these as a tool to create her compositions. As her thoughts move a mile a minute, so does her paintbrush. Use of hyper-detail, layering, and…

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Rain Rewards for Rain Gardens 31:38

1y ago31:38

31:38

In this episode of "We Need Water," we dive into the fascinating world of rain gardens and explore the City of Kirkland’s innovative “Yard Smart Rain Rewards” program. We speak with Environmental Education and Outreach Specialist, Kate Schmiett. Join us as we discuss how residents can participate in this impactful initiative and the benefits they c…

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Saving Water with Smart Irrigation 42:35

1y ago42:35

42:35

Do you have a home water irrigation system or are you considering installing one? Dive into this discussion about how to make yours a smart irrigation system for landscape health and water efficiency. From the components needed to the common problems and solutions for irrigation systems, plus the steps you need to take to activate and deactivate yo…

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The Twin Geeks 189: John Cassavetes - The Godfather of American Independent Movies 1:03:22

1y ago1:03:22

1:03:22

Felicia Maroni (Seeing Faces in Movies) joins the show to discuss the first half of John Cassavetes' filmography: Shadows (1958); Too Late Blues (1961); A Child is Waiting (1963); Faces (1968); Husbands (1970); and Minnie & Moskowicz (1971). When we talk about John Cassavetes, we're talking about the history of American independent movies, from wha…

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Ripping Out Your Lawn 33:03

1y ago33:03

33:03

Welcome back to Season 2 of We Need Water! To kickoff our season we are speaking with Jessi Bloom about how to rip out your lawn. What are the benefits of doing this? Why would you do such a thing? And tips and tricks for how to plan your turf removal. We cover some of Jessi’s favorite tools, plants, and techniques for creating an outdoor space tha…

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The Twin Geeks 188: Phantom Thread 1:01:55

1+ y ago1:01:55

1:01:55

Paul Thomas Anderson's exquisite Phantom Thread (2017) is our New Year's movie of choice, as our friend Renee (follow on LB: Pixie_Bomber) sits in for a discussion that weaves discussions of terrific costume design with subjects who are driven to become experts in their field. Phantom Thread is one of the reasons this site came to exist and we'll a…

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The Twin Geeks 187: Carol 1:34:44

1+ y ago1:34:44

1:34:44

Your Christmas friends Calvin & Perla (follow on LB: pxcaballero) discuss cinema's weightiest Christmas film, Todd Haynes' exceptional Carol (2015). How do we perceive each other, Carol asks, at a perfect remove, characters stand back and observe one another. They take each other in. There is a boldness to let the movie happen, to always place the …

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Lawns of the Future: Less Grass, Less Work 25:37

1+ y ago25:37

25:37

What does the lawn of the future look like? They will need to adapt to the changing climate and the hotter and drier summers in the PNW. That means less grass, which in turn means less watering, fertilizer, weeding and WORK! Your home landscape could require far less maintenance and look more beautiful if you removed some of your grass. Welcome to …

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The Twin Geeks 186: The Witch 49:39

1+ y ago49:39

49:39

It's a Thanksgiving special with... The Vvitch, perhaps our best American pilgrim cinema, as we're joined by our friend Warren Cantrell (Scene Stealers & The Playlist). This week, the whole feast is on the table, from comforting to deeply discomforting holiday movies, centering on Robert Eggers' modern classic. All this and reviews of some new film…

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The Twin Geeks 185: The Godfather 59:01

1+ y ago59:01

59:01

Our friend Caless (BlackNerdMagic) joins us for a momentous entry in online cinema discourse: Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather (1972). We explore the rich themes of the flagship mob text, everything from the use of light and darkness to the film's systemic exploration of what draws its characters into lives of crime, and never lets go. One of t…

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The Twin Geeks 184: Assault on Precinct 13 1:10:03

1+ y ago1:10:03

1:10:03

The Twin Geeks Editor Vaughn, our resident Enthusiast of All Things, joins the show in promotion of his terrific new action cinema podcast, co-hosted with resident Musician for All of Our Theme Songs Jack. Their new show is called Throw Down, so-named after the excellent action film of the same name, which gives an idea of what kind of high-octane …

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What Is PFAS And Why Should I Care? 28:08

1+ y ago28:08

28:08

Do you know about PFAS? Have you ever wondered it it’s in your water? PFAS are a group of over 12,000 forever chemicals that are found in everyday products like nonstick pans, food packaging, rain gear, and even organic kale! It’s also being found in drinking water, and has negative impacts on human health and our environment. The US Geological Sur…

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The Twin Geeks 183: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers 1:25:45

1+ y ago1:25:45

1:25:45

The night the Kentucky Gentleman came home! Our friend Jesse returns for our yearly tradition of exploiting the Halloween franchise for content. At this point, the series has received a genre-defining first film, a normal slasher sequel, a strange outlier sequel, a comeback movie, and now, a normal sequel to a comeback movie. That's how it goes wit…

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The Twin Geeks 182: Nicole Kidman Complete Tier List 1:28:13

1+ y ago1:28:13

1:28:13

Nicole Kidman makes movies better: which ones? Your friends at thetwingeeks.com rank all of them with a metric inspired by her best work, her We Make Movies Better ad for AMC. From Eyes Wide Shut to BMX Bandits, we cover all the significant works of a singular performer who has captured the widespread attention of the internet, and nearly everyone …

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Untapped Potential: How WaterSense Saves You Water, Money and Water for the Future 40:12

1+ y ago40:12

40:12

Have you ever thought about how much water it takes to flush a toilet? Or run your dishwasher? The EPA’s WaterSense program helps consumers choose more water-efficient products with their WaterSense label for faucets, appliances, irrigation, and more. In this episode we sit down with Veronica Blette, Chief of the WaterSense Branch, to talk about ho…

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The Twin Geeks 181: Bluey 27:43

2y ago27:43

27:43

Familycast resumes as Ezra joins the show to talk about her favorite things: Bluey, Nintendo Live, her cat, and everything else a six-year-old cares about. Thing about Bluey is that it's endlessly sweet, full of life lessons, beautiful character moments, and like Fast and Furious, it's about family. Likewise, Nintendo is for families, and we discus…

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The Twin Geeks 180: Safe 1:44:28

2y ago1:44:28

1:44:28

Dear friend Perla sits in with us to discuss Todd Haynes' Safe. In this striking psychological horror film, Julianne Moore's character develops environmental sickness and an allergy to the conditions of the 20th Century. We frame the film in the context of movies about the lives of women in society and how hard it is to live in it. As we discuss th…

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Climate Proofing Your PNW Garden 39:49

2y ago39:49

39:49

Are you wondering how to adapt your garden to climate change? As our summers become hotter and dryer, learn how to adapt your garden and make it more resilient. In this episode we speak with best-selling author and business owner, Jessi Bloom of NW Bloom Ecological Services about practical tips, innovative techniques and expert insights to cultivat…

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The Twin Geeks 179: My Winnipeg 46:57

2y ago46:57

46:57

Welcome Jack Davenport to the show as he sits in for our long overdue retrospective of Guy Maddin's poem of home, My Winnipeg. Famed The Twin Geeks composer, co-founder, and the ACK of The Stacks, excellent musician 10secondbeats on Spotify, and popular Letterboxd member, Jack wears many hats, and puts on another one, analyzing a great work of docu…

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The Twin Geeks 178: The Elephant Man & SIFF's David Lynch Festival 1:38:21

2y ago1:38:21

1:38:21

Friend of the show, professional podcast guest, and den mother to podcasts everywhere, Perla sits in with us for a wide-ranging discussion of David Lynch's full filmography, especially focused on the new restoration of The Elephant Man & SIFF's Dreams & Nightmares: The Films of David Lynch festival. We collect our shared passions for Lynch to give …

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Tapped Out: Climate Change's Impact on Our PNW Water 28:18

2y ago28:18

28:18

Climate change is impacting the PNW right now. In Washington, our summers are getting hotter and drier. Did you know we’ve already lost 15-30% of our snowpack over the last 80 years with even more expected in the next 80 years? Our reservoirs aren’t big enough to withstand large periods of droughts, like in other states like California. What do we …

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The Twin Geeks 177: Everybody Wants Some!! 1:00:33

2y ago1:00:33

1:00:33

Matt Farley (of Motern Media notoriety — see: Local Legends (2013) & Magic Spot (2022)) joins the show to discuss Richard Linklater's seminal 2016 hangout movie Everybody Wants Some!! We discuss the great and varied career of Linklater and his unmatched ability to find the in-between moments of life while also allowing the audience to live with his…

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The Twin Geeks 176: A Clockwork Orange & Crime Wave 1:10:40

2y ago1:10:40

1:10:40

It's a double header with friend of the show Seth Vargas (Movie Friends Podcast). Seth sits in while we explore two rule-breaking essentials. First up is the rarely-seen Canadian film Crime Wave (1985) which is a totally different movie from Sam Raimi's Crimewave (1985). This one is a surrealist comedy written, directed, produced, and acted by Winn…

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Who Cares About Toilets 36:45

2y ago36:45

36:45

Who cares about toilets? Billions of people do because they have no where to go. This is a huge impact on our water systems. Enter the World Toilet Organization who's taking action with projects across the globe to address the lack of toilets. We'll talk about why their work matters and get knee deep in the details with Dr. Jack Sim, the world's nu…

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The Twin Geeks 175: Nitrate Picture Show & Black Narcissus 44:40

2y ago44:40

44:40

Watching classic films on nitrate is one of the rarest opportunities in filmgoing and our friend Matt has attended an entire festival that works in this old tradition. Every time a nitrate picture is shown, the film degrades, and so herein presents a unique opportunity, to see these physical copies as they are now, how they will only be this once. …

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The Twin Geeks 174: Ranking Pixar with a Special Guest 15:36

2y ago15:36

15:36

A very special guest joins the show! My daughter helps us rank all of the Pixar movies released ahead of Elemental and the takes are extreme. Please enjoy our father-daughter content and for the visual tier list, you can watch us rank 'em all on YouTube. A production of The Twin Geeks | Join our Discord…

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The Twin Geeks 173: Akira 54:46

2y ago54:46

54:46

Good for Health. Bad for Education. The Twin Geeks Editor Vaughn Swearingen joins the show to discuss Akira (1988) and why it has earned and maintained its title as The Definitive Anime. We use Akira as a launching point to discuss our month of Ani-May watches, our history with the medium, and the plethora of other great content that also deserves …

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The Twin Geeks 172: Succession & the End of Classic HBO 1:09:12

2y ago1:09:12

1:09:12

All good things come to an end. Succession, as it stands, might be the best television program of a generation. As it draws to a close, it marks a distinct end of an era for HBO shows and the future of television. What does Succession tell us about the state of television, the future of prestige appointment television, and the shaky future ahead fo…

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What is Sustainable Landscaping? 37:18

2y ago37:18

37:18

Traditional landscape management involves heavy inputs of water, chemicals, and fossil fuel-powered machinery. The environmental impacts are significant. Sustainable landscaping offers an alternative, but what is it? At its core, sustainable landscaping seeks to work with natural processes to achieve a landscape that is aesthetically pleasing, func…

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The Twin Geeks 171: Pirates of the Caribbean 1:12:15

2y ago1:12:15

1:12:15

If it's a podcast ya want, yer in one. Aaron White of Feelin' Film joins the show to discuss the spirited Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. From top-to-bottom, we trace the lineage of the Disneyland ride that inspired the franchise, the great Gore Verbinski action vehicles that defined the movies, those other two entries, and even a rarely-covere…

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The Twin Geeks 170: The Super Mario Bros. Movie 18:05

2y ago18:05

18:05

Dad & daughter join forces as a podcasting duo for the first time ever to record their thoughts after seeing Illumination's Mario film in theaters. Ezra shares her favorite videogames, movies, thoughts about the Mario Universe, Dreamlight Valley, and our shared favorite movie experiences. It's a special show about how families connect over movies a…

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Building a Better Food Future 46:45

2y ago46:45

46:45

What is “organic farming”? How does it differ from traditional farming? How does it affect our water resources? Why does it matter? This podcast will explore these questions and help listeners understand how they can participate in and support organic farming in their communities. Anita Waghani is trained in Permaculture Design, Soil and Water Stew…

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The Twin Geeks 169: A League of Their Own 1:01:23

2y ago1:01:23

1:01:23

There’s no crying in baseball, as friend of the show Renee Marie joins for a wide-ranging discussion of the iconic A League of Their Own, which remains the pinnacle of Women’s Sports Movies. Films that live with us are our bread and butter. This is especially true for this episode, as Renee has a close personal relationship with the film, informed …

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The Twin Geeks 168:James Cameron - King of the Sequel 2:01:40

2y ago2:01:40

2:01:40

Our friend JD Duran from InSession Film joins the show to discuss the complete works of James Cameron’s filmography, why he is the king of sequels, and how his career as a foremost technician has advanced the course of filmmaking. A production of The Twin Geeks | Join our DiscordBy The Twin Geeks

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How Safe Is Our Drinking Water? With Environmental Geologist Jessica Atlakson 22:28

2y ago22:28

22:28

Is the water in Washington REALLY safe to drink? Is tap water healthy for us? Do you need a water filter in your home? Concerns about water quality are prevalent. The U.S. prides itself on clean, safe drinking water, yet, terrible water crises have occurred in Flint, Michigan and Jackson, Mississippi in recent years that seem to contradict the noti…

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The Twin Geeks 167: Every Oscars Best Picture Winner Tier List 1:51:23

2+ y ago1:51:23

1:51:23

Every Best Picture winner in Oscars history enters and all are ranked according to your hosts, Calvin and Matt, organized into tidy tiers for your viewing and listening pleasure. Every movie has been watched, evaluated, and slotted into careful placement in our lists, including all but this year's eventual winner. A production of The Twin Geeks | J…

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TG10: David Punch's List 39:49

2+ y ago39:49

39:49

The Twin Geeks co-founder David Punch presents his list in this The Twin Geeks podcast special, presented by Stephen Gillespie A production of The Twin Geeks | Join our DiscordBy The Twin Geeks

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Ep 69 - Will and Estate Planning That Keeps Families Together With Guest David Edey (Author and Certified Executor Advisor) 38:17

2+ y ago38:17

38:17

No one wants to talk about death and inheritances. During this episode, I spoke with David Edey, Certified Executor Advisor and author of the book Executor Help: How To Settle An Estate, Pick an Executor and Avoid Family Fights. Tune into this conversation to ensure your family's wealth, welfare, health, and future happiness. Be sure to listen for:…

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The Twin Geeks 166: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers 1:16:04

2+ y ago1:16:04

1:16:04

It's a The Twin Geeks tradition! Our resident Halloween expert Jesse joins the show to talk Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers, Halloween Ends, seasonal horror watches, and... Radiohead's In Rainbows (2007). See you next year! A production of The Twin Geeks | Join our DiscordBy The Twin Geeks

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