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The forces behind Bizarre Magic (Scam School, Modern Rogue) open up about life behind the cameras.

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    October & November 2020 – Expected Ease

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021


    Another double-monther as we finish filming more Modern Rogue videos for two nonstop weeks. Plus, special guests on Scam Nation and scripting in After Effects. Topics: 00:01:19 – Re-counting our COVID experience days after the last episode was recorded.00:03:50 – We just finished another Modern Rogue shooting session.00:04:36 – Scam Nation: Jason joined Josie and […]

    August & September 2020 – Catching Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020


    A full month of Modern Rogue shoots are over and we’re now back with plenty of new videos. And Heather is back and in-studio this time![Note: This episode was recorded just before Brian’s COVID-19 exposure and recovery.] Topics: 00:00:00 – We’re joined again with Heather Gardner, our remote editor. Now she’s in-studio!00:02:15 – We wrapped […]

    July 2020 – Eye of the Storm

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2020


    Facing a full month of Modern Rogue shoots, the crew reflects on a relatively calm month. Also joined with remote editor Heather Gardner. Topics: 00:00:00 – Introducing Heather Gardner, one of our remote editors. 00:01:28 – Scam Nation: Calculator scam. 00:05:39 – SN: Wine bottle challenge. 00:08:56 – Brandt took some time off. 00:11:53 – […]

    June 2020 – Problem Solving

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020


    Filming a ton of Modern Rogue in just two weeks, an update on our TikTok channel, and talking to one of our remote editors, Fabian Montes. Topics: 00:00:00 – Introducing Fabian Montes, one of our remote editors. 00:01:28 – Two weeks of nonstop filming for Modern Rogue. 00:17:15 – Modern Rogue: Contact juggling. 00:20:34 – […]

    May 2020 – Intellectual Construct

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020


    Modern Rogue did a 3-week scavenger hunt, we’re on TikTok now, and solving network issues in a time of global network overload. Topics: 00:00:00 – The Zeta Provocation scavenger hunt is complete. 00:13:25 – Constructing puzzles. 00:16:50 – We’re on TikTok @modernrogue. 00:27:59 – Productivity and customization. 00:46:02 – Everyone’s having network issues. What are […]

    April 2020 – Redesign

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020


    Testing an atlatl, charity telethons, and an all-day scavenger hunt. Topics: 00:01:04 – Scam Nation got an old-school Scam School-style intro. 00:13:16 – We did a charity telethon stream for All Together ATX. 00:15:53 – What was it like streaming to Facebook? 00:22:14 – Radio tease for an upcoming social media project. 00:24:21 – Scam […]

    March 2020 – Slobbery

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020


    We’re joined with Cory Cranfill, our newest member of the team. What’s his role? Plus, a long-running puzzle is finally solved and we’ve got new podcasting equipment! Topics: 00:00:57 – The Founders Day Picnic planned for April obviously won’t be happening now. 00:03:26 – Say hello to Cory! 00:07:42 – How’s everyone working with social […]

    February 2020 – Additive

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020


    We’re joined with Matthew David, our remote editor, during his two-week stint here on-site at HQ. Plus, tons of Modern Rogue episode shoots, info on the Founders Day event, and how we’re different from a Hollywood production. Topics: 00:00:20 – This month: special guest Matthew David, our remote editor. 00:02:37 – Modern Rogue video: tree […]

    January 2020 – Essentials

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020


    It’s an old-school, skeleton crew TBB. Our beef with Adobe is back in full swing. Modern Rogue changes icons. An Extra Credit for everyone (for a while at least) Topics: 00:02:08 – The return of Adobe Beef! 00:12:47 – What editing techniques do you know now you wish you knew in the past? 00:20:57 – […]

    December 2019 – Forging

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020


    Brandt’s in HQ, new audio equipment including a new mixer, and the best of Modern Rogue in 2019. [Pardon any audio quality issues, we were still getting used to the new mixer mentioned in the show.] Topics: 00:01:31 – Brandt’s moved his work into HQ. 00:19:18 – Using Instagram alongside the YouTube videos. 00:21:42 – […]

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