Media For the Intellectually Impoverished

We love Pedro Pascal, you love Pedro Pascal. We love cool stuff, you love cool stuff. We have a podcast, you listen to podcasts. Anyway, enjoy the episode.

We had no plans for this session so we came up with a dumb movie idea and laughed at it. ENJOY IT OR YOU HATE HER

We're back and..... also back. After a breif and warranted sabbatical, we return by analyzing something that makes us feel warm and fuzzy on the inside. Music by White Bat Audio F

What makes animation so vivid? How did it start? How do they make it so cool? Why does it sometimes look uncanny? All this and more in our first full episode back! Music by White Bat Audio Follow us on Social media @mftiipodcast, subscribe to our Youtube, and email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy the show!

We figured you guys would enjoy this one too. Music by White Bat Audio

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How do characters develop? What are some examples of that? Who wrote the script for this episode? All this and probably more in your favorite podcast ever, us. It's us right? We're your favorite? Please, tell us we're your favorite. We need validation Follow us on social media @mftiipodcast, see our faces on Spotify Video Podcasts, or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy the show!

Media is strange in the way it constantly follows new and different trends. Tayler is strange in the way he consumes it. Randi isn't strange. Music by White Bat Audio Follow us on socials @mftiipodcast, see our faces on Spotify Video Podcasts and YouTube, and email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy the show!

The content we watched SUCKED, but this episode doesn't. :D Music by White Bat Audio Follow us on socials @mftiipodcast, see our faces on YouTube and Spotify Video Podcasts, and email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy the show!

Religion is a touchy topic. It's hard to make media that does it right, but OH BOY does Midnight Mass get it right. Now God's Not Dead, on the other hand. Awful. Terrible. Don't Watch it. If you do, Randi will know. And she'll get angry. You wouldn't like her when she's angry. Because it's bad. And she get's angry. Just trust me, you wouldn't like it. Music by White Bat Audio. Follow us on social media @mftiipodcast, see our faces on Spotify Video Podcasts, or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy the show!

Do you stream your television? Do you binge it? Well Tayler has some things to say about that. Ask him, I dare you. No really, if you see him ever in person, ask him. Listen to the episode. But also ask him in person. He'd love it. He needs more social interaction. His therapist told him he struggles with talking to strangers, but he has to work on that. So actually go up to him in person and ask him about binge culture. Put it on your phone as a reminder, but like remind yourself every day until you meet him. I'm not sure exactly how that would work, like, technology-wise. But figure it out. That's your job. That and listening to the episode right now. In fact, stop reading this and go to the actual episode. It's good. I promise. But don't take my word for it, take your own word for it. Listen to yourself. You know you want to listen to the episode. Do yourself that favor. Music by White Bat Audio Follow us on social media @mftiipodcast, see our faces on YouTube and Spotify Video Podcasts, or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy the show!

Shoot the bad guys, drink the beers, warble and wobble, rinse and repeat until cool movie. Music by White Bat Audio Follow us on Social media @mftiipodcast, see our faces on Spotify Video Podcasts or YouTube, and email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy the Show

The brain boggling, mind melting, Tayler traumatizing, thought inducing puzzling that Randi brought to the table is sure to make your dumb, small brains just die. Like just shut down. Does Tayler overcome his overwhelming stupidity and pull a win out from under Randi's cheeks? Only time will tell. Time and this podcast. Music by White Bat Audio and Emmit Fenn Follow us on social media @mftiipodcast, see our faces on Spotify Video Podcasts or YouTube, or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com, and enjoy the show.

Sometimes you watch things and you really like them. And sometimes you watch them in the summer. That happened to us, so we decided to tell you about it. That's it. That's the description... (write that down) Music by White Bat Audio Follow us on social media @mftiipodcast, see our faces on Spotify Video Podcasts or YouTube, or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com, and enjoy the show.

You plan to talk about something, but then Randi gets angry. Do you A: give her the opportunity to continue? Or B: continue talking about the thing to make her more mad? Music by White Bat audio

"Screw those dorks and their single stories, I'm gonna tell a story that's actually TWO stories. Or THREE. But dang it! I don't know how to do that!" Hi, we're Media for the Intellectually Impoverished. Has this ever been you? Trying to tell two stories or three, but you just can't get it through your stupid small brain just how to do that? Well we're here to help, with Split Storytelling. Split storytelling is a tool for your writing toolbelt that will allow you to tell multiple stories at the same time "AT THE SAME TIME???!???" At the same time. All you have to do is watch this episode and you too, can know the power of Split Storytelling. "I watched this episode of Media for the Intellectually Impoverished and I was able to write a story that was actually TWO stories, or THREE in no time at all! WOW, it really works!!" Hahahaha, that's right Timmy, now shut the f*ck up and go back into the closet where dirt like you belongs, you filthy b*tch. Media for the Intellectually Impoverished is not liable for any misuse of Split Storytelling in media that is not a banger. Side effects may include, suddenly being twice as poverished-- intellectually, realizing Tayler sucks, a sudden hankering for dill pickle flavored potato chips, mild to severe dermatitis, and the awful (but probably true) suspicion that your family was replaced by an alien species with the desire to overtake the human race to create an Earth sized Golden Corral. Music by White Bat Audio Follow us on social media @mftiipodcast, see our faces on Spotify Video Podcasts and YouTube, and email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy the show!

Putting a character by themselves can create interesting problems for storytelling. How do you keep your audience from getting bored? How do you tell a narrative without much dialogue? How do you characterize you protagonist without people to interact with? Limitations put on yourself like this can level up your story, but how do you do it right? Music by White Bat Audio Follow us on social media @mftiipodcast, see our faces on Spotify Video Podcasts or YouTube, or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com, and enjoy the show.

Media for the Intellectually Impoverished is a comedy driven podcast with the goal of teaching YOU, yes you, how to create positive stories and impactful media from exactly where you are at! Join us as we try to navigate content creation of our own in an environment where it's not wrong to try and fail. We want you to be able to walk out, feeling like you can do what we're doing. And know that most importantly, you should have fun while doing it. So join us, every week, as we unravel the mysteries of story and stupidity on this intellectual journey. -Randi and Tayler

Representation of LGBTQ+ communities in media is few and far between when compared to the vast expanse of all media. Luckily, nowadays, the stigmas surrounding stories of the LGBTQ+ are fading. But 23 years ago, the film But I'm a Cheerleader was released to the public. And then 23 years later, we invited Sophia to talk about it. And then we did. Follow Sophia on Instagram @sophiacolwell, and watch her story on The Trevor Project here. Follow us on socials @mftiipodcast, see our faces on Spotify Video Podcasts or YouTube, and email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy the show.

Sometimes a piece of media ISN'T a banger. But it's important to look at someone else's media and see what not to replicate. Understand the things you can do better. And also find out how that milk got in that thermos. It's GOTTA be time travel. Music by White Bat Audio Follow us on socials @mftiipodcast, see our faces on YouTube and Spotify Video Podcasts, and contact us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy the show!

We read a book. Somehow Tayler finished it (much faster than Randi). And to those of you who say you SHOULDN'T judge a book by its cover. THAT'S WHAT THEY'RE THERE FOR!!!! HOW ELSE ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO DECIDE IF IT'S INTERESTING?? I mean come ON. Whoever made that adage is stupid. Intro and Outro music by White Bat Audio Follow us on socials @mftiipodcast, see our faces on Spotify videos and YouTube, and email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy the show.

There's this albatross, right? And it stumbles into a bar and the bartender says "Why the long face?" and then, get this, the albatross says "Because I just committed manslaughter." The bartender, not knowing how to respond, simply pours himself a glass of whisky and sips. After his first gulp, he notices something peculiar about the taste. Looking down, he realizes that this isn't whisky, its a cup of Coca-Cola. Realizing that he must be dreaming, the bartender forces himself awake and turns to his wife next to him who is silently flipping through the pages of the most recent and steamy installation of The Front of my Backdoor. He begins to tell his wife about the strange dream, but if she was listening, her blasé platitudes gave no implication of recognition. The bartender stops, lays back down, and silently cries himself to sleep as his marriage is in shambles.  Intro and outro music by White Bat Audio Follow us on socials @mftiipodcast, see our faces on Spotify Podcasts or YouTube, or email us questions or thoughts at mftiipodcast@gmail.com and enjoy the show.

We're STILL talking about it. Everything Everywhere All at Once is so good we dedicated TWO EPISODES to it. Joined by our fellow collaborator and close friend Chris Lee, we explore more deeply the themes and use of comedy that makes this movie so impactful. (And don't worry, Garfield Pooch Punter is still up and running) Music by White Bat Audio Follow us on socials @mftiipodcast, email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com, subscribe to our YouTube channel to see our faces, and enjoy the show!

We HAVE to talk about The Daniel's newest film, Everything Everywhere All at Once. It's a phenomenal movie and we've just got to get it off of our chest. Also Tayler may or may not have accidentally threatened someone with a rock.... ANYWAYS ENJOY THE EPISODE OK BYE Music by White Bat Audio Follow us on socials @mftiipodcast, subscribe to our YouTube to see our faces, or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com and enjoy the show.

We all talk. A lot. Us more than others. But when you're writing a story, what can you do to make that dialogue sound just right? More natural? Today Tayler (t)and (t)Randi Together to try to (t)figure that (t)out. Music by White Bat Audio Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @mfiipodcast, see our faces on YouTube and Spotify and email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com and enjoy the show.

Mysterious title... did it draw you in? Did it leave you wanting to hear more about it?? Today we talk about mysteries, some good, one bad, and how they did it good or bad respectively. Music by White Bat Audio Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @mftiipodcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or contact us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com, and enjoy the show.

Everyone has a passion, whether it be writing, math, chemistry, or gaslighting Tayler. Today Randi and Tayler discuss what their passion projects are, how they plan to achieve them, and how that's applicable to you. Also Randi forgot to turn on the camera, so enjoy some hand drawn Llamas of us, courtesy of the Joshua A Murray. Music by White Bat Audio Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @mftiipodcast, see our "faces" on Spotify and YouTube, or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com and enjoy the show.

**SPOILER ALERT** We just saw The Batman, loved it, gotta tell you about how much we loved it. So here we are, splurging. What did it do differently than other Batman stories? What vicious animal almost killed Tayler? When are you going to go see the movie? GO SEE THE BATMAN Music by White Bat Audio Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @mftiipodcast, see our faces on Spotify and YouTube, or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com and enjoy the show.

Why is it you can suspend your disbelief for some stories and not others? How can you create a story that others can suspend their disbelief for? Joined by soon to be prolific actor Joshua A Murray, the trio of troublemakers discuss the ins and out of Falsettos, the Gayborhood, and high school musicals. With many goofs, gaffs, and homoerotic remarks from Tayler along the way. Music by White Bat Audio Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @mftiipodcast, see our faces on Spotify and YouTube, or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com and enjoy the show.

Do you love love? Randi does. But how do you include love and romance in your stories without making it cheesy? When do babies begin to love others? How do you write characters in love? Who knows man? YOU will if you listen to this episode. Music by White Bat Audio Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @mftiipodcast, see our faces on Spotify and YouTube, or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com and enjoy the show.

**SPOILER ALERT** HAVE YOU SEEN THE NEW SPIDERMAN YET?? We have and we NEED to talk about it. Join us as we go down Randi's meticulously crafted list of subtopics to answer the questions: How's Benedict Cumberbatch's American accent doing? Who actually power-bombed Tom Holland through the floor? And the most important question: Is it a good movie? Music by White Bat Audio || www.whitebataudio.com Follow us Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @mftiipodcast, see our faces on Spotify and YouTube, or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com and enjoy the show!

Sometimes we get stressed. For us it's all the time. But how does stress fit into creating media that's effective? Why does Randi refuse to watch Castaway and Forest Gump? What game is Tayler going to mention for the third time? WHO GAVE THE BUTTERFLY A KNIFE??!?! OH GOD WHERE DID IT GET THE KNIFE??!??! Music by White Bat Audio || www.whitebataudio.com Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @mftiipodcast, view us on YouTube or Spotify, or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com and enjoy the show.

Ever met someone for the first time and realized you have so much in common? Well, we did when Zyyare sat down. Zyyare is a YouTube vlogger whose love of sports and filmmaking lead him down an interesting path. His enthusiasm and grit when it comes to his work as both a student-athlete and a film student are second to none. Together, Tayler and Randi speak to Zyyare for the first time and bond over their passion to create and Tayler's need for an SD card. Get to know him with us in today's episode. Music by White Bat Audio || www.whitebataudio.com Zyyare's YouTube || The Zyyare Show Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @mftiipodcast, see our faces on YouTube and Spotify, and email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com.

It's been awhile since we started this, and we've decided it's time to take a look back and redefine what we've set out to do. After working on a project for upwards of a year and a half, it changes itself. We wanted to clarify for both new and old listeners exactly what we're here to do. What is that, exactly? Guess you'll have to listen and find out. Music by White Bat Audio || www.whitebataudio.com Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @mftiipodcast, see our faces on our YouTube channel or Spotify, or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com and enjoy the show.

Merry Christmas, I think... something feels off... Anyways, today Randi and Tayler take a quick dip into what makes Christmas movies so memorable. As well as some of Tayler's merrily morbid memories about his time with Santa. What happens? Who knows? Merry Christmas? Music by White Bat Audio || www.whitebataudio.com Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @mftiipodcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com and enjoy the show.

How exactly does the process of creating ideas work? And how does concept art work? Who makes it and when do they do it? Tayler and Randi have an idea. Is it right? Probably. Did they threaten all of Triple A gaming? Absolutely. Will you watch this episode and find out? Yes. Music by White Bat Audio || www.whitebataudio.com Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @mftiipodcast, see our faces on Spotify and YouTube, or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com and enjoy the show.

Welcome, fellow intellectuals! We are joined today by another mentor from [REDACTED] University, Sarah [REDACTED]. Her journey as a creative has taken her through twists and turns unexpected. Join us as we take a look at her life and how creativity drove her to take leaps of faith into the unknown. We'll be back on schedule eventually, teehee! Music by White Bat Audio || www.whitebataudio.com Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @mftiipodcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel to eventually see our faces again, or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com and enjoy the show!

Today we ponder the serious question: Is College worth the time? We've been here for as long as Tayler can remember and we'd like to share our experience for those who want help making a decision. Randi also has a noise machine now. Music by White Bat Audio || www.whitebataudio.com Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @mftiipodcast, subscribe to our YouTube Channel, or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com and enjoy the show.

This week we're joined by fellow collaborator and director Josh Brown as we talk about his coffee addiction, his most recent project and how he was able to create a piece of media from scratch as a student. Sit back, grab a fistful of Americanos and vibrate due to caffeine overdose while you listen to Media for the Intellectually Impoverished.   Music by White Bat Audio || www.whitebataudio.com   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @mftiipodcast, Subscribe to our YouTube channel or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com and enjoy the show.

Woah! You can see us! If you're not already there, go check out our YouTube Channel (same name as the podcast) and view our beautiful faces. Because getting this ready was stressful yo, we decided to take it easy and discuss our comfort pieces. Join us as we stare into your soul.   Music by White Bat Audio || www.whitebataudio.com  Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @mftiipodcast, email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com, or subscribe to our YouTube Channel and enjoy the show.

Spooky Halloween!! In honor of the spookiest day of the year, Randi and Tayler (totally planned) talk about creatures in movies. How to create one from scratch, how to make it look realistic on camera, and what some of the greatest creatures features have done. Join us for some treats, and possibly a trick or two in this spooooky episode.   Music by White Bat Audio || www.whitebataudio.com   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @mftiipodcast, subscribe to us on YouTube, or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com.

How do you create media for children? What makes it popular? What makes it stick around? What has Randi been watching every morning when she wakes up? What the HELL is the surprise tool supposed to do?? HOW DO I FIND OUT???   Music by White Bat Audio || www.whitebataudio.com   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @mftiipodcast, subscribe to us on YouTube, or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com

Today's guest is none other than Tayler and Randi's mentor and close friend, Jesse [REDACTED]. Here at [REDACTED] University, Jesse [REDACTED] teaches acting. And with [REDACTED] years of acting experience behind him, he figured he would know at least enough to fill an hour or so of your time. So join us with our very first professional guest as we dive into how acting can strengthen scenes and give life to an otherwise simple script.    Music by White Bat Audio || www.whitebataudio.com   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @mftiipodcast, subscribe to our YouTube Channel, or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com.

Hey wassup, Smarties?? We've got exciting things on the way and some things to announce, and what better way to do it than by talking for thirty minutes straight? So yea   Music by White Bat Audio || www.whitebataudio.com   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @mftiipodcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com

When did you pop out the doodle toy of your breakup? Tayler doesn't want you to listen to this episode. It's embarrassing. But that's like, the whole point. Today Tayler tells embarrassing life stories from his past, ranging from slightly embarrassing to so bad that his parents DEFINITELY SHOULD SKIP THIS ONE. Prepare your second hand for some embarrassment because this episode hurts to listen to.   Music by White Bat Audio || www.whitebataudio.com   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @mftiipodcast, subscribe to us on YouTube, or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com.

Sometimes moving is easy. Other times it's difficult for reasons DEFINITELY OUT OF YOUR CONTROL. Totally not of your OWN doing. Yeah. But hopefully, you guys enjoy this snippet of Tayler and Randi's life. If not, too bad. It's on the internet forever.   Music by White Bat Audio || www.whitebataudio.com   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @mftiipodcast, subscribe to us on YouTube, or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com.

What's up Smarties? As we once again are in a transitional period, we'll be putting out some bonus episodes for you to enjoy. This week we've got a lot of Random Thoughts™ from the recesses of Randi's brain for us to chew on. So buckle up for some stupid questions and even dumber answers.   Music by White Bat Audio || www.whitebataudio.com Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @mftiipodcast, subscribe to us on YouTube or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com.  

What's the deal with editing? Why is it so important? What is its purpose? What's Randi been craving lately? Who asked to be born? Give me the answers right now. You. The one reading this. Answer the questions.   Music by White Bat Audio || www.whitebataudio.com   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @mftiipodcast, subscribe to us on YouTube, or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com

How do you retell history? What efforts have other people made? Which of Tayler's ancestors was a vampire hunter? Today has history on the brain, jokes in the funnies, and a gooey stupid duo at the center. Out of the closets and into your brains with Media for the Intellectually Impoverished.   Music by White Bat Audio || www.whitebataudio.com   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @mftiipodcast, subscribe to us on YouTube, or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com

Once again, we bring a guest aboard. This time, it's a good friend and avid gamer, Tayler's best friend and some random guy you guys don't know, Will. He brings an interesting topic of world-building through the lens of Final Fantasy X. Join us as things go wrong, jokes don't land, and fun times ensue.    Music by White Bat Audio || www.whitebataudio.com   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @mftiipodcast, subscribe to us on YouTube, or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com

What makes a fantasy piece interesting? Why choose it over any other genre? What are some pieces that do it well? How many horses are left? What choice instruments await us at the Pearly Gates? All questions to be answered here and now if you click this bad boy.    Music by White Bat Audio || www.whitebataudio.com   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @mftiipodcast, subscribe to us on YouTube, or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com