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It was real folks! Cameron and I are so excited about what the future holds, we hope you enjoy our episode on podcasting and creating for the last 2 years. Special Guest: Tim Smith and Glenn Ransom.
Due to technical issues, Isaac discusses the changes coming to ECFS podcast and talks about being positive when times are tough.
Obviously, Cameron and Isaac are not dads yet. But, Father's Day prompted a discussion on how culture views fatherhood. We discuss movies and games that represent a cultural perspective on fatherhood and how some narratives successfully uplifts Dads.
We played them. We hated them. And now we are going to talk about them. Hear about Isaac and Cameron's experience playing sports and how that shaped their perspective on sporting events and fans.
It was a long day. Too much content creation makes my head hurt. This episode is about finding new fun things to do during the shelter in place, but it also involves some tired host. Hope it's just a chill hang for you.
Cameron and Isaac talk about what movie theaters will do to survive the pandemic. Also, the 2020 film schedule is discussed. Support this show on patreon.com/ecfspodcast
Isaac, Cameron, and Jules sit down to discuss the process and pathway to being a content creator.
Cameron and Isaac talk about that movies that were shaped their appreciation of film. They explore how movies were show to them and how that created a love for the art form.
Cameron and Isaac discuss Rotten Tomato's top 150 comedy movies! Hopefully you can find something that makes you laugh.
Cameron and Isaac continue their conversation surrounding Star Wars following the digital release of The Rise of Skywalker. Is Disney capable of fixing their flaws? Is there anything left in what Star Wars can offer?
What could be worse than a shelter in place? Maybe reliving through Middle School? Cameron and Isaac talk about their experiences in middle school and how we can all look back on such a strange times to learn something about today.
Cameron and Isaac breakdown IGNs top 100 games of all time. Could all these classics still hold up today? Let's find out!
Isaac and Cameron talk about people who have saved a bunch of people! Time to hear some inspirational history!
There is still plenty of stuff to do when you are stuck at home! Cameron and Isaac talk about games to play and movies to binge.
Today revolves around the hardware revealed for the Playstation 5 and the Xbox Series X. But does the spec release mean anything?
CAMERON AND ISAAC ARE BACK. It's been forever. But they are back. And that's about it. friend
Today it's Juzo and Cameron halfheartedly discussing the Oscars and why they're really pretty terrible. Also, we recap Parasite and gush over how awesome Bong Joon Ho is. Enjoy!
Some fail, some don't! Hear our discussion on what makes a great movie franchise! Oh, and Tim is back again...
Jonathan and Isaac discuss growing up together and the importance of childhood friendship.
Tim is back on the show to talk about some indie music! With a main focus on the 2000's, we discuss what indie music is and how it impacted us.
The next-gen consoles are being released in 2020 and our anticipation could not be higher! On this episode, we discuss our thoughts on the direction of Playstation and Xbox, while also giving our input on what we would like to get out of next generation hardware.
Todays episode is about films with integral music. From musicals to actual films about musicians, we discuss what makes a good film centered around music. We are not diving into scores, though it might be discussed in another episode later!
Sony backing out of E3 got us thinking about how suppliers and consumers interact with each other in this vapidly changing society. This episode is an open ended question about how this shifts and why.
Cameron and Isaac are back to milk the "best of decade" list in the new year! Hear some nerds talk about their favorite game highlights of the past 10 years, with underlying notes about if you should even revisit the games.
Let's just say that Camerons got a lot to get off his chest! Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas Everyone! To wrap up the year, Cameron and Juzo discuss highlight films from the 10s!
How can someone even recap a decade? It probably can't be done, but that's not stopping us from discussing bits of History, Pop-culture, Science/Technology, and Economics of the past 10 years.
Do we even know what Star Wars is anymore? Let's talk about the Rise of Skywalker and how Disney can save the Star Wars franchise from demise.
Bob's filling in during Thanksgiving break! We talk about our experience entering the workforce, Bobs experience working in IT and his concerns with Cybersecurity, and the strange "games-as-a-service" sequels coming out.
Disney + is out! Lets talk about the future with streaming service, our concerns regarding a streaming future, and the importance of preservation of media! Cameron is a movie EXPERT.
Two Conservative kiddos from California discuss their thoughts on the recent Democratic Primaries. Listen our thoughts on their positions and how we see the race ending. We hope you can find some education and/or entertainment in it all.
Tim Smith is a graphic designer, aspiring artist, and a great friend. Hear his perspectives on growing up and how he approaches creating art. This episode is conversational and reflective, we hope you can enjoy the content.
Hear us discuss the release schedule for games in 2019! Consider our personal takes on whats coming out; we can't say we have played every game but we can express our interpretation of how a game could be for you. We also give our initial impressions Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019)
Yes, we know the episode is a little loose. To be honest, it's incredible Cameron and I were even able to find time to meet up and record this. Whether this subject is something you are experiencing or have experienced, we hope you can find some encouragement and entertainment in our open conversation!
Cameron and Juzo review the film, Joker. And to Isaac's credit, he is editing the show from Hawaii. So yeah, he's not super lazy.
Bobbie Lee Shore joins the show to discuss her life experience growing up in Santa Clara Valley. She explains how things were different, what she does to overcome difficulties, and her views on God. I wanted to invite Grams on the show because she is so "with it" for being her age. I hope you can acquire some insight from this episode!
Concerts are fun! They are expensive. They have the power to be culturally significant. Are they a flawed entertainment median? Today we talk about the origins of concerts and our own experience with attending shows. Tim Smith, the festival junkie, will be upset we didn't ask him to be on this episode, so we ask that you pour one out for him.
Sometimes hanging with an old friend can be too fun. Hear us question Kyle Gurrola about his personal career in content creation. Also, enjoy the ridiculous off-topic conversations infected throughout the show.
They always seem to be dubious. As a fan, they can seem even disrespectful. Throughout the years, Video Games and Film haven't found a way collaborate effectively. Today's show discusses why this phenomenon occurs and how we would solve the failed cross-over adaptations.
Historian and Teacher Frank Von Rassler joins us to discuss politics and his experience teaching over the past 20 years. We dive into the divisive politics today, the importance of history, and opinions about specific political issues. Today's show is quite academic, and we encourage you to listen, learn, and challenge everything talked about. As Frank mentions, you can't have a democracy without some disagreement. We hope you get something out of this political brainstorm.
Movies. Horses. Ducks. Taxes. What else would you expect from our show on a day off? Listen to a loose episode about the best work-related films to indulge in on Labor day break!
The Wild West is one of the most iconic time periods in American History. Yet, most cultural stigmas have led us to assume a romantic version of what life on the frontier really consisted of. Today, we dive into the economic and cultural backing behind the Wild West, and also discuss some famous outlaws.
This episode is relaxed, laid back, and a tad disorganized. We tackle a brainstorm about friendship and out experience in maintaining friends. advice is accompanied by stories and commentary. We hope you can find some enjoyment in our bumbled mess.
Violent Games are usually blamed for a lot of different things. But are the accusations against games legit? Hear our thoughts revolving around politics, gaming, and violence.
Juzo Greenwood joins Isaac and Cameron to break down Quinton Tarantino's latest film: Once Upon a Time In Hollywood. This episode is mostly a review, but Cameron and Juzo share some insight into why they believe the film is powerful in retrospect of Tarantino's past work. Also worth the warning, Isaac is a sick frog.
Austin explains his experience with track racing and the hobby alone. Hear his perspective on the sport and enjoy all the car knowledge Isaac doesn't understand!
Hear Jonny Dorris explain his experience with animating and directing Wacky Towns and Les is More. We explore the struggles that come with pouring yourself out into creative work, and we reflect on our favorite animated films.
Apologies in advance for the shorter episode — we had some issues with scheduling this week. Thankfully, our friend Lisa was able to step in! Lisa Brown is student studying at UC Berkley aiming to become a High School english teacher. Listen to find out how she came to this career choice!
Trying to discover why something is funny can be difficult. Consequently, most comics spend their entire career forging joke after joke, seeking satisfaction in the form of crowd laughter. But, what if this process could be avoided? Does a universal comedy exist? ECFS welcomes returning comic Ruben Escobedo III to expand on this question. Alongside his stand-up career, Ruben is the host of Pick Your Poison Comedy & The "Kid Test Mother Approved" Podcast.