Creative Destruction Podcast is a Bi-Weekly storytelling show where host Cameron Cook and his guests tell stories about the people and the events that shaped their lives.
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The Creative Destruction Podcast is an absolute gem in the world of podcasts. As a previous student of Mr. Cook, I was thrilled to discover that he has his own podcast where he shares his adventures and misadventures in life. His powerful words and relatable experiences and stories make for an amazing and fantastic listening experience. It's not every day that you come across a teacher who also has their own podcast, but Mr. Cook pulls it off effortlessly.
One of the best aspects of The Creative Destruction Podcast is the emotion that fills each episode. Whether it's the sadness and depression in "The Coward" or the funny and laid-back vibe of the "Hannisodes," there is something fulfilling (or sometimes even emptying) about every story shared by Mr. Cook. Each episode brings something unique to the table, grabbing your heart and tugging at it in just the right way. Some personal favorites include "The Alligator's Nest," "The Three Beggars," and "The Plinian Eruption" for their familiarity, fear, and captivating storytelling.
The mix of story moods and tones in this podcast is just right. There aren't too many slow and carefree episodes, nor are there too many depressing and saddening ones. Instead, there is a good balance of happy and nostalgic episodes that keeps listeners engaged throughout. While some early episodes may have had a slight echo issue, it is quickly fixed and eliminated. Additionally, having low music and interludes during the podcast adds power and immersion to each story, complementing them perfectly.
One minor drawback of The Creative Destruction Podcast is that sometimes it can be challenging to keep up with all the stories if you're new to listening to podcasts or if you prefer more concise episodes. However, this can easily be overcome by taking it one episode at a time or gradually catching up to the current episode over time.
In conclusion, The Creative Destruction Podcast is a must-listen. Cameron's wit, incredible storytelling abilities, honesty, and relatability make for an unforgettable listening experience. His co-host Hannah adds a great touch of humor and laughter to the podcast, making it even more enjoyable. Even if you're not typically a podcast person, this one will capture your attention and leave you wanting more. It's a fantastic way to escape the busyness of life and immerse yourself in captivating stories. Give it a listen – you won't be disappointed.
- G.M.
What's the title of this movie? Who decided to make it a comedy? Why isn't every movie as good as this one?
Wilford Brimley is the big bad in this twisty legal thriller about a young hotshot lawyer who realizes his new job is a little too good to be true. Hannah and Cameron talk Brimley, Hackman, movies about lawyers, and Holly Hunter's voice.
Tom Cruise and Demi Moore need their friend Kevin Pollak and a conga line of 90s faces to solve the crime at the end of this Aaron Sorkin-penned Rob Reiner film.
Hannah and Cameron talk Bryan Singer, German history, accents, British thesbians, and more in this episode.
Hannah and Cameron discuss Michael Mann's 2004 film, Cruise's salt and pepper hair, Jamie Foxx as an actor, digital filmmaking, and more.
Philip Seymour Hoffman smashing the backboard in minute one helps reinvigorate the Mission: Impossible rewatch for Hannah and Cameron, who talk through the JJ Abrams of it all in his feature film directing debut.
Hannah and Cameron discuss Francis Ford Coppola's 1983 film and the extraordinary roster of young stars.
Hannah and Cameron talk Martin Scorsese's only Tom Cruise movie, starring Academy Award-winner Paul Newman and nominee Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. They talk Tom Cruise's earring, minimal vs maximal acting, Scorsese's eighties, and more.
Hannah and Cameron talk about military commercials, Tony Scott, the legacy of homoerotic readings between Maverick and Iceman, Tim Robbins, Val Kilmer, and more.
Hannah and Cameron discuss the most 2000 movie ever made, with a Mission: Impossible Theme cover by Limp Bizkit and lots of slow-motion doves provided by the Chinese auteur John Woo. Cruise does his best to have chemistry with his female counterpart, but, again, fails to deliver in what is turning out to be his most impossible mission.
Hannah and Cameron talk about Ridley Scott's 1985 flop Legend, the miraculous performance of Tim Curry, Tom Cruise's fantasy-aesthetic, Rob Bottin's unbelievable makeup work, and this film's connection to Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings series.
Hannah and Cameron talk about Robert Downey JR's all-timer performance, Ben Stiller's direction, Tom Cruise's chops as a comedian, and the 2009 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Hannah and Cameron try to make sense of the dreamlike and melancholy filmmaking of this hijinks-filled satire-drama-romance that sparked the beginning of Cruise's icon status.
Hannah and Cameron discuss the 2012 film Jack Reacher directed by Christopher McQuarrie and based on the Lee Child novel "One Shot" We discuss how Reacher can be distinguished from Ethan Hunt, Rosamund Pike's odd career, Robert Duvall in final shootout scenes, and whether Cruise was the right fit for Reacher at all.
Hannah and Cameron watch Mission: Impossible--the conversation circles around Tom Cruise's star persona, the many twists and turns of the Robert Towne script, what De Palma brings to the table, and more.
Cameron and Hannah are back after an extended sabbatical, and they're bringing a whole new season -- Cruise Control
Cetus-Lupeedus? More like Vega-Omega! Zenon is back in this trilogy-capping bit of completely incomprehensible nonsense. Count the Zs in the background, wonder why everybody hates Cassie, and mourn the loss of bully-Margie in this film that posits the ultimate question--is Zenon the most important person in the universe?
Greg is easy to get over Major, Margie becomes a main character, and everybody else has been recast. Sounds like another disappointment minor from the DCOM sequel (ahem, Zequel) machine.
Cetus-Lupeedus! The Space-Stay has been inky since Lutz-the-Klutz put that viral disk major into the main memory core. Now it's up to troublemaker Zenon, new boyfriend Greg, and bully Margie to save the day before Microbe (and the hunky leadsinger Proto Zoa) can perform the first ever rock'n'roll concert in space!
Have you ever felt neglected by your parents? Was your art teacher super cool? Do you have a genius best friend who seems to be in need of child protective services? Then you may relate to Jamie Grover, sister of the Grover Quints of Milford!
Why is Eddy's dad like that? How did he get married? Why are all of Eddy's friends awful? What is the...appeal...of this film? Cameron and Hannah get to the bottom of it in this episode about...what else?...the queer-coded DCOMS of yesteryear.
Ryan Merriman, the reigning king of DCOMS, stars in this film about a girl who can talk to dolphins. We talk James Whitmire, Mischa Barton, Dean from Gilmore Girls, and more in this episode.
Ever been a merman? Do mermaids usually have electrical powers? Why is he so sticky? Cameron and Hannah get right down to it.
Is Cosmo Cola a red flag or a green flag? What kind of life does a gasbag live? How would you go about attaining a body if you were a gasbag? Windsurfing is cool.
Do you have a Movie Mason in your life? What would you do to catch the Phantom of the Megaplex? Are movie theaters dead? Is this movie scary?
Hannah and Cameron talk about the amazing creature designs and bizarre plot choices of this truly unhinged Disney Channel Original Movie.
Sara Paxton replaces Kimberly J Brown in this fourth entry in the Halloweentown franchise, where the Cromwells continue their reign of terror on the undeserving pumpkinheads of the world.
The continued saga of how the Cromwell witches are the architects of their own demise. Cameron and Hannah talk about unusual pacing, unclear political messages, stupid characters, and the ongoing jokes about Grandma Aggie's bags.
Did the Halloweentown set disappear? Can we find it at Gort's house? Do you just have to avoid the word "apart" forever, or is there more to it? Headphones would have been good information for the kids in all the years the grandmother was absent. Has nobody attempted the spell to open the gate...ever? Marnie is a hacker, and Kalabar has a son!
So begins Hannah and Cameron's coverage of the Halloweentown franchise. How does it work? How old is Aggie? What's the deal with the mom? How does the magic work?
In this episode, Hannah opines about the most awkward kiss in the history of cinema. Cameron demonstrates his science history knowledge. Stephen Tobolowsky talk, opinions about lunch room announcement, and more.
Cameron and Hannah talk about vampires, moms, and Sabrina in this conversation about the Disney Channel Original Movie Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire.
Can a movie be plagiarism if it steals from every movie? Hannah and Cameron talk about the 2002 Halloween movie The Scream Team, a bizarre and philosophically confusing film starring a member of Monty Python and a performance from Tommy Davidson that feel's like a witch's curse.
Cameron and Hannah discuss what makes the 1998 film Brink! so memorable to the elder Millenials. Is it the hot soundtrack, the sick skating, the anti-corporate messaging, or the nice conversation between a father and son? We talk about Aristotle, selling out, good fathers, and cool brothers.
Hannah and Cameron talk about Under Wraps, the first official Disney Channel Original Movie, and its remake, Under Wraps. What changed in twenty-four years? What stayed the same? Is one of them better than the other? What is Under Wraps...about? Hannah has a lot of burning questions about Mummies.
The hero's journey, and the stakes have never been higher. This movie seems to think women are only extensions of men. Gunther has sleep apnea.
What would you do if you switched places with your sister? In this movie, there's much more table dancing than you'd expect. Listen to Hannah and Cameron talk about the rivalries between siblings, the unrealistic portrayal of teaching, the unbearable parents, and more in this episode.
Susie Q is a movie about a ghost who helps a kid start playing basketball again after he helps her as the whistleblower for a huge real estate scam in a small town in Washington State. Cameron and Hannah discuss the five stages of grief, the bizarre narrative choices of the filmmakers, and the unintentionally hilarious scenes of this 1996 made-for-TV movie.
Hannah and Cameron announce the focus of their new season of Creative Destruction, and while it maintains a focus on TV programming, the vibes will be very different. This season, it's a Hannah's pick.
The grand finale not only of Twin Peaks, but of this season of Creative Destruction Podcast. Where do we leave all of our characters? Were our questions answered? Is this a good finale?
How many people can fit in Sheriff (Frank) Truman's office? Is there a better use of old footage in the history of cinema than the use of it in this episode? Is Jeffries friend or foe? What happens in the next episode?
Coop IS the FBI, Dougie leaves our airwaves, Diane is a tulpa, Richard Horne exploded on a rock, and Chantal and Hutch had an American experience.
Dougie got zapped! Mr. Todd is dead (and Roger)! Philip Jeffries returns...kind of. Norma and Big Ed are tying the knot after all these years, and the Steven subplot is...really bad?
Diane and Dougie are related?! What's a tulpa? Andy was chosen by the Fireman? James is a...security guard? For the Great Northern? Lissie is a terrible lip syncher!
Is Dougie's story over? Will Audrey ever actually GO to the Road House? Can James still hit those high notes? Is Mr. C the greatest arm wrestling champion of them all? Can Norma really be a giant sellout? Will Nadine and "Dr. Amp" fall in love? Hannah and Cameron are trying to get to the bottom of it!
How long does it take for a French lady to leave the room? Audrey returns with a sleepy husband we can all relate to. The reveal of the Blue Rose, a touching story from Ben Horne, and the sad reality of Sarah Palmer.
Gordon Cole sees the woodsmen, Detective Macklay gets a surprise, Shelly and Bobby try to be parents, the Twin Peaks police department reads a map, and the Double R Diner experiences a public shooting.
Is Dougie actually hot? Are the Mitchum brothers too mean to Candie? Where are all the friends? Join Hannah and Cameron for another conversation about Twin Peaks.
After the abstract bonanza of part 8, we are given episode so focused on plot that we don't really know how to approach it analytically. Lots of different police investigations are happening between Vegas, the FBI, and the town of Twin Peaks, and we're here to figure out if we're getting any closer to a solution.
The bomb explodes, BOB is born, Nine Inch Nails performs, and Hannah falls asleep.
Lynch and Frost hit us with the meatiest episode yet in terms of plot. Hannah finally gets her wish and meets Diane, we see some old dudes talk on Skype, and we get updates on some of our favorite characters!
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