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S. R. Schulz lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife, three sons, and two dogs. He's been traveling to visit family in Croatia since 2010. He currently works as a family physician just outside Portland, Oregon, and is a faculty member at Oregon Health & Science University. His writing has been published online and in print, including McSweeney's, HAD, Rejection Letters, Maudlin House, Autofocus, and others. Supersymmetry is his first novel. Find him at srschulzwriting.com or at @authorseanschulz on instagram

S. R. Schulz lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife, three sons, and two dogs. He's been traveling to visit family in Croatia since 2010. He currently works as a family physician just outside Portland, Oregon, and is a faculty member at Oregon Health & Science University. His writing has been published online and in print, including McSweeney's, HAD, Rejection Letters, Maudlin House, Autofocus, and others. Supersymmetry is his first novel.  Find him at srschulzwriting.com or at @authorseanschulz on instagram 

Autofocus Books publisher Michael Wheaton presents brief readings and various interview clips with the authors of the three Autofocus  spring 2025 new releases: Erin Dorney (Yes I Am Human I Know You Were Wondering), Shayne Terry (Leave: A Postpartum Account), and Teresa Carmody (A Healthy Interest in the Lives of Others).Brief readings: "Day 27" by Erin Dorney, "Stitched Part II" by Shayne Terry, and "A New Writing Friend" (excerpt) by Teresa Carmody.Interview clips include answers to questions about life before and after writing their books, insights gained about their subjects through the process of writing their books, and thoughts on the craft and forms of artful autobiographical writing.Support Autofocus Books by purchasing The Spring 2025 Box and/or The Autofocus Digital Pass.Podcast theme: "Low Life" (instrumental) by Yeah Yeah Cool Cool (the musical project of Mike Nagel, author of Duplex and Culdesac, from Autofocus Books). Find Nagel's books at autofocusbooks.com.

This week Marques, Andrew, and David talked about the rumored Apple software redesign, Pixel 10 leaks, and the Charger EV that Marques just reviewed on Autofocus. To close it out they played a game called "Who Said That!?" where the hosts try to guess which brand posted engagement bait to Threads. Of course, we wrap it all up with trivia. Enjoy! Links: Google - Chrome extension statement Autofocus - Dodge Charger Daytona review Android Headlines - Pixel 10 Leaks Bloomberg - Apple redesign MKBHD - MacBook Air review Music provided by Epidemic Sound  Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/live/MK__ju4WUH8 Many rumors & outright lies about Bob Crane will be dispelled as we talk about this classic television sitcom and the man who was the star & face of the show, Bob Crane. Learn about Bob's radio career as well as his acting prowess and family life. Authors Carol M. Ford and Linda Groundwater set the record straight with many facts about Bob Crane and "Hogan's Heroes" that decades of their intensive research have uncovered. Bob Crane was much more than the subject of sleazy unofficial bio picture movies like 2002's "Auto Focus." Hear the truth from the Official Bob Crane biographers! Also, there will be a "Hogans Heroes" trivia game. Join in on the fun Friday, February 7th, 2025 at 6pm eastern time, 3pm pacific right here on "The Nostalgic Podblast!" It's a date! Here is a link to our guest's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@vote4bobcrane  @vote4bobcrane  **** If you have questions for the authors about Bob Crane: The Definitive Biography or "Hogan's Heroes", please post them in the chat! **** #bobcrane #hogansheroes #carolmford #lindagroundwater #chancebartels #thenostalgicpodblast The Nostalgic Podblast + Carol M. Ford + Linda Groundwater

The car market is on the verge of a major shift—possibly even a crash. New car prices are up $10,000 since the pandemic, monthly payments average $760, and repossessions are soaring. Dealers are overloaded with inventory, offering massive incentives and 0% financing just to move cars. Experts predict a 3-5% price drop by the end of 2025, but should you buy now or wait? Listen until the end to find out how to score the best deals before the market shifts!Grab a copy of my book:https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqaxBuy me a coffee! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/partsmanagerpro"The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategies-Maximize-ebook/dp/B09S23HQ1P/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3UZYOGZJUNJ9K&keywords=parts+manager+guide&qid=1644443157&sprefix=parts+manager+guid%2Caps%2C244&sr=8-4Please remember to like, share and leave your comments.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-motor-files-podcast--4960744/support.

#530 Photo Q&AIn Today's Episode of the podcast I chat with YOU as I answer your top photography questions. You'll discover the benefits of back button focus, learn how to communicate the value you offer as a photographer, and explore essential backup strategies to protect your photos. What You'll Learn:Achieving Depth of Field Without Telephoto LensesDiscover practical tips for creating stunning portraits with a blurred background using aperture and subject distance.Mastering Back Button FocusLearn how to use back button focus to improve your efficiency and capture those fleeting, key moments.Communicating Your Unique ValueUnderstand how to articulate what makes your photography special and attract clients who resonate with your style.Backups and Photo SafetyGet essential advice on safeguarding your photos from unforeseen events with proper backup strategies.Take the 2025 BPP Listener Survey and help me to create the resources that will help you grow as a photographer in 2025!https://beginnerphotopod.com/surveyConnect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Send in your Photo Questions to get answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

Send us a textSummary:In this episode of the Wild Photographer podcast, Court Whelan discusses the five most important camera settings that every photographer should master to enhance their photography skills. He explains the significance of the drive motor, exposure compensation, autofocus zones, autofocus types, and white balance. Additionally, he addresses a listener question about the differences between RAW and JPEG formats, emphasizing the advantages of shooting in RAW for better editing flexibility. The episode is packed with practical tips and insights for photographers of all levels.Takeaways:Camera settings can seem complicated but are essential to master.The five key settings are drive motor, exposure compensation, autofocus zone, autofocus type, and white balance.Setting your drive motor correctly is crucial for capturing action shots.Exposure compensation allows for quick adjustments to lighting in your photos.Autofocus zones should be set to the center for better focus control.Continuous autofocus is beneficial for fast-moving subjects.Shooting in RAW provides more editing flexibility than JPEG.Memory storage for RAW files is relatively inexpensive now.Experimenting with white balance can dramatically change photo colors.Listener questions are encouraged for future episodes. Connect with Court:Instagram: @court_whelan & @the.wild.photographerFB: https://www.facebook.com/wildphotographer.podcast/Website: https://www.courtwhelan.com/Email: wildphotographerpodcast@gmail.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@courtwhelanThis episode is kindly sponsored by: LensRentals.com.  Use WildPhotographer15 promo code for 15% discount.  

NOTE: This is not an official Canon USA show. This is a podcast first and foremost, available in both audio-only or video, and the video is also placed on YouTube. My hope is that by going through all of the AF options one-at-a-time, in extreme detail, you will be able to get more out of the camera system you have. My first show with Rudy Winston, a Technical Marketing Consultant for Canon USA, was back in February of 2022 for "Canon Auto-Focus Explained", so almost exactly 3 years ago. To date, it's still one of the favorite shows that I've done. I find that as photographers our relationship with auto-focus isn't always a great one. It's so easy to say "the camera missed focus", or "it front or back focused". The problem is that's not the case more often than not. Don't misunderstand me, these issues are real - that's why micro adjustments exist. Cameras and lenses are not perfect, and the software that runs anything today can have issues, but focus issues often relate to the end user not having the AF system configured correctly, or not understanding how the system really works. That's how the first show with Rudy came to be, and to say that was popular is an understatement: To date it's had roughly: 453,000 views on YouTube, in addition to all the views in the video and audio-only podcast feeds. But when we recorded that show the R3 was brand new, and it wasn't widely available. So I used my R5 for the menu examples in that show, and while we did talk about the AF settings unique to the newer R3, I almost immediately had people asking for an updated video. Since then, we've seen the R6 Mark 2 and the R5 Mark 2 come out, and again, lots of people have requested an update to cover all of the newer Auto Focus features. My thing is, it doesn't make sense to do a video specific to each camera model, there's too much overlap, so I wanted to wait until the R1 had actually been released - and it was in November of last year, it started hitting stores in Nov of 2024. So today, we are going to do basically the same thing that we did 3 years ago, we're going to go through all of the AF menus, and describe every single command and option for you in detail. For this show I am going to use the new Canon R1 for the menu examples, which needs a little explanation. When I used the R5 last time I had some people complain that I was using a body out of their price range, while others complained I wasn't using the R3. So, let me try to explain my decision making process… The higher end bodies have features the lower end bodies don't - but they also have most, if not all, of the features on the lower end bodies - so to cover as many settings as possible, spanning bodies in all price ranges, the best choice is the higher end body, which today is the R1. Unfortunately, I don't own an R1… so a HUGE thank you to Canon USA for getting me one to use for this show. Now, if you're not a Canon shooter.. DON'T RUN AWAY! While we are using the Canon EOS R1 for the examples today, whatever brand you use: Nikon Sony Panasonic Etc Most of today's cameras will have some equivalent to the settings we talk about… AF option names will change between brands, and even between models in the same brand, some may be more or less granular, or in different places in the menus EVEN for the same brands, but understanding these AF concepts will still help you get the most out of your camera, regardless of the brand. One last disclaimer: I also had some people comment on the last video that they wished I had inserted some B-Roll showing the features in action through the viewfinder, so you could see the AF moving and changing for something like a person running, or a bird in flight etc. Thank you to everyone that made suggestions, but again, with this video, I have made an intentional choice to not do that. There's a few production reasons for that choice, but the biggest thing for me is that I want this video to be as generic ...

Emily Laura Costa is a writer from Waterbury, Connecticut. She is the author of Girl on Girl (Rejection Letters) and Until It Feels Right (Autofocus). She received her MFA in fiction from Southern Connecticut State University, and is the CNF editor for Farewell Transmission. She is currently working on a novel about her father's video store. Follow her @emilylauracosta or read more at emilylauracosta.com. Check out past episodes of Textual Healing on our website: ⁠https://textualpodcast.com/⁠ Rate us on Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/textual-healing-with-mallory-smart/id1531379844⁠ Follow us on Twitter: ⁠@PodHealing⁠ Take a look at Mallory's other work on her website: ⁠https://mallorysmart.com/⁠ beats by ⁠God'Aryan Find out more at https://textual-healing.pinecast.co

This episode is overdue, but due to technical difficulties, the Beyond the Wild crew was unable to reach a consensus on the performance of Canon's new R5 Mark II camera bodies. Ron Hayes and Jason Loftus discuss their initial experiences with the latest cameras, and their observations landed at opposite ends of the spectrum. After Canon Professional Services determined that Ron's R5 MKII body had a motherboard issue, Ron could finally experience the latest Canon tech with new internals installed. The crew discussed the Mark II autofocus system, colour performance, and overall improvements compared to the original R5. They share personal anecdotes about their photography experiences, the challenges they faced with the camera, and the support they received from Canon Professional Services and Pictureline. The discussion highlights the significance of customer service in the photography equipment industry and the importance of reliable gear for wildlife photography. The hosts discuss various aspects of photography, including the challenges and wonders of camera technology, battery life, colour quality, and the evolution of photography tools. They share personal experiences in the field, emphasizing the importance of reliable equipment and the excitement surrounding new camera models. The conversation also touches on the growth of their podcast and the joy of connecting with their audience and fellow photographers.TakeawaysThe Canon R5 Mark II has significant improvements over the original R5.Autofocus performance is a standout feature of the R5 Mark II.Customer service from Pictureline and Canon Professional Services is crucial.The pre-record feature is beneficial for capturing fast-moving subjects.Color performance has improved, but some users may need to adjust saturation in post-processing.The camera's new sensor offers richer colors and better performance.The R5 Mark II's autofocus system is reliable for wildlife photography.User experiences can vary significantly based on equipment and settings.Firmware updates can resolve initial issues with camera performance.Investing in reputable retailers ensures better customer support. Camera technology can sometimes fail unexpectedly.Battery life improvements are noticeable in newer models.Color quality is a significant factor in photography.The evolution of camera technology is rapid and exciting.Field experiences can be unpredictable and challenging.Trust in your equipment is crucial for photographers.Feedback on new camera models is essential for the community.Podcast growth reflects the support of the photography community.Meeting listeners in the field enhances the podcast experience.It's important to enjoy the journey and not sweat the small stuff.Sound Bites"It's good to be back.""This has been overdue.""I was not having the same experience.""It's a good testimonial though.""Everybody was loving the camera.""It's a completely new system.""It was focusing on birds in flight.""It's worth it, you know.""Battery life seems to be just fine.""It's always a joy to meet people."Chapters01:00 Introduction and Camera Release Discussion07:04 Experiences with the Canon R5 Mark II13:09 Autofocus System and Performance Improvements18:58 Color and Sensor Enhancements30:42 Camera Technology Challenges31:30 Battery Life Insights33:06 Color Quality Comparisons34:24 The Evolution of Photography Technology37:40 Field Experiences and Challenges40:16 Trust and Reliability in Equipment41:20 Feedback on New Camera Models44:07 Podcast Growth and Community Engagement52:31 Memorable Encounters in the FieldLINKSLinks Canon USA R5 Mark II Page https://bit.ly/3DdC0pqSNL Close Encounter Skit https://bit.ly/3OT9TONThanks to SNL for creating the ideal scenario to describe our experiences with the all-new Canon R5 Mark II.

On today's episode of The Lives of Writers, Drew Hawkins interviews Jami Attenberg.Jami Attenberg is a New York Times bestselling author of  now eight books of fiction, including The Middlesteins and All Grown Up; a memoir, I Came All This Way to Meet You; and 1000 Words: A Writer's Guide to Staying Creative, Focused, and Productive All Year Round. She is the founder of the annual #1000WordsofSummer project, and maintains the popular Craft Talk newsletter year-round. Jami's new novel is A Reason to See You Again.Drew Hawkins is a writer and journalist in New Orleans. He's the producer and host of Micro, a podcast for short but powerful writing. You can find his work on NPR, The Guardian, Scalawag Magazine, HAD, and elsewhere. His essay, "Bottom of the X," came out recently in the summer 2024 issue of Autofocus.____________Full conversation topics include:--Jami's 10th book, A Reason to See You Again-- ground rules for the new book-- first lines-- family games-- loss-- time in the novel-- phones and social -- perspective and interiority-- "screen time" for characters-- New Orleans-- a perfect writing day-- 1,000 words-- readings______________Podcast theme music  by Mike Nagel, author of Duplex and Culdesac. Here's his music project: Yeah Yeah Cool Cool.The Lives of Writers is edited and produced by Michael Wheaton.

On today's episode of The Lives of Writers, Drew Hawkins interviews Kirsten Reneau.Kirsten Reneau is the author the debut full-length essay collection, Sensitive Creatures, which is out now with Belle Point Press.  of two chapbooks, and her work has been published in The Threepenny Review, Alaska Quarterly Review, Reed Magazine, and others. Drew Hawkins is a writer and journalist in New Orleans. He's the producer and host of Micro, a podcast for short but powerful writing. You can find his work on NPR, The Guardian, Scalawag Magazine, HAD, and elsewhere. His essay, "Bottom of the X," came out recently in the summer 2024 issue of Autofocus.____________Full conversation topics include:-- Kirsten's debut book Sensitive Creatures-- three different selves in three different stages-- sexual assault and gendered violence-- writing the very personal-- infusing nature in the writing-- images and animals-- younger self as ideal reader-- ideal writing situations-- post-writing situations-- stages of the manuscript into final book-- editing literary mags and writing-- organizing a collection-- cicada season -- turning the page with CNF-- the thing that scares you-- implicating others-- reading magical realism-- care______________Podcast theme music  by Mike Nagel, author of Duplex and Culdesac. Here's his music project: Yeah Yeah Cool Cool.The Lives of Writers is edited and produced by Michael Wheaton.

On today's episode of The Lives of Writers, Kaycie Hall interviews Puloma Ghosh.Kaycie Hall is the lead editor of our online journal Autofocus. She's also a writer and literary translator, whose work has appeared in Peach Mag, Neutral Spaces, Triangle House Review, and other journals. Puloma Ghosh is the author of the debut short story collection Mouth (Astra House, 2024). Her work has appeared previously in One Story, CRAFT Literary, Cutleaf, and other publications. ____________Full conversation topics include:-- starting a new job after a layoff-- balancing writing and illustration-- elementary school notebooks-- the short story collection MOUTH-- putting together a collection after an MFA-- being generous to a past self-- Puloma's story "The Fig Tree"-- story changes through drafts-- elements of horror and supernatural-- Puloma's stories "Anomaly" and "Natalia"-- ordering the stories-- working on novels-- green M&M fanfic____________Podcast theme music  by Mike Nagel, author of Duplex and Culdesac. Here's his music project: Yeah Yeah Cool Cool.The Lives of Writers is edited and produced by Michael Wheaton.

Schmile, listener! This week we're pointing our viewfinders at Paul Schrader's sleazy 2002 Bob Crane biopic AUTO FOCUS with writer and co-host of the Doughboys and Get Played podcasts, Nick Wiger! Join us for a discussion of fame, destructive sexual obsession, smoldering male violence, Willem Dafoe - you know, all the usual Schrader stuff. Plus: we talk the Minions, Tyga bites, and how Bob Crane would have been a podcaster. Also if you're related to either of the hosts of the show, maybe don't listen to this one. For everyone else: great ep, please enjoy! Further Reading: The Murder of Bob Crane: Who Killed the Star of Hogan's Heroes? by Robert Graysmith "Raging Bullshit. Auto Focus Is Not My Dad's Story" by Scotty Crane "Michael Gerbosi on Writing Auto Focus" by Paul Rowlands Further Viewing: SEX, LIES, AND VIDEOTAPE (Soderbergh, 1989) BOOGIE NIGHTS (Anderson, 1997) GUNGAN STYLE (GANGNAM STYLE PARODY) (Wiger, 2012) Follow Nick Wiger: https://headgum.com/doughboys https://headgum.com/get-played   Follow Pod Casty For Me: https://www.podcastyforme.com/ https://twitter.com/podcastyforme https://www.instagram.com/podcastyforme/ https://www.youtube.com/@podcastyforme Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PodCastyForMe Artwork by Jeremy Allison: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyallisonart    

This week, I'm honored to be joined by not one but two brilliant screenwriters, Larry Karaszewski & Daniel Waters. Larry Karaszewski & his writing/directing/producing partner Scott Alexander are best known for writing unusual true stories such as the films ED WOOD, THE PEOPLE VS. LARRY FLYNT, MAN ON THE MOON, AUTO FOCUS, BIG EYES, DOLEMITE IS MY NAME, & the hit television miniseries THE PEOPLE VS. OJ SIMPSON: AMERICAN CRIME STORY. The team has won Emmys, Golden Globes, Producers, & Writers Guild Awards. Additionally, Larry is also a former Governor & Vice President of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences. Born in Ohio & raised in Indiana, Daniel Waters is the Edgar award-winning screenwriter of the 1988 cult classic HEATHERS starring Winona Ryder & Christian Slater. Additionally, the man who wrote or co-wrote the films BATMAN RETURNS, HUDSON HAWK, THE ADVENTURES OF FORD FAIRLANE, DEMOLITION MAN, & more, he's also the writer-director of HAPPY CAMPERS & SEX & DEATH 101. Best friends & movie buddies since their teenage years in Indiana, in the fourth season of Watch With Jen, the two joined me to dissect the films of director Michael Ritchie, & this year, they're back to take us on another trip through the films of the 1970s, courtesy of actor Jan-Michael Vincent whose luscious blonde hair & laid back approach made him one of the most popular up-and-coming stars of the era. Although initially, we agreed on five films, including BUSTER & BILLIE, THE MECHANIC, WHITE LINE FEVER, THE WORLD'S GREATEST ATHLETE, & VIGILANTE FORCE, Larry & Dan made it their mission to do as much extra credit as possible, watching everything from obscure TV movies like TRIBES & SANDCASTLES to bigger hits like HOOPER & more. Along the way, we discuss Dan's issues with JMV in the '70s & this dream (or nightmare) he had where I ruined the vibe of his party, Larry's decision to watch two JMV movies on the ceiling under laughing gas at the dentist, & much, much more. What can I say? This conversation is a journey - a rollicking, thoughtful, & very engaging journey - & you're sure to love it.Originally Posted on Patreon (8/20/24) here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/110417546Theme Music: Solo Acoustic Guitar by Jason Shaw, Free Music Archive Shop Watch With Jen logo Merchandise in Logo Designer Kate Gabrielle's Threadless ShopDonate to the Pod via Ko-fi

In this episode, we welcome Ed Begley Jr. Ed is a legendary actor with roles in films including This Is Spinal Tap, A Mighty Wind, Best in Show, Pineapple Express, Whatever Works, Recount, For Your Consideration, The Accidental Tourist, Paul Schrader's Auto Focus, Blue Collar, and Cat People — and shows such as “Better Call Saul,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Arrested Development,” “Portlandia,” “Six Feet Under,” “The Larry Sanders Show,” “Battlestar Galactica” and “St. Elsewhere”. In our chat, Ed shares all about his background, experience as a Camera Assistant, and path from early roles on through working on today's top films and TV shows. He also describes his process for preparing for each project, and offers priceless advice for storytellers today.The Making Of is presented by AJA:Meet AJA Ki Pro GO2Easily record up to four channels of simultaneous HEVC or AVC to cost-efficient USB drives and/or network storage with flexible connectivity, including four 3G-SDI and four HDMI digital video inputs, to connect to a wide range of video sources.Find out more hereTalking Cinematography with Jack Schurman:Emmy Award winning cinematographer Jack Schurman sat with ZEISS Cinema to talk about using the new ZEISS Nano Primes for his upcoming short, We Regret to Inform You.Watch the conversation hereFrom our Friends at Broadfield…V-RAPTOR® [X] 8K VV combines the strengths of RED's two families of cameras into one powerful all-purpose workhorse. The frame rates, lowlight performance, and resolution of the V-RAPTOR® line combined with the global shutter advancements of KOMODO®, the V-RAPTOR [X] 8K VV sensor is the culmination of the latest advancements in digital cinema image making. Using RED's newest 8K VV sensor, V-RAPTOR [X] leverages the benefits and flexibility of large format, global shutter, high framerate, 8K acquisition, all inside of a compact and feature rich body weighing just over 4lbs.Read more hereFeatured Book:To the Temple of Tranquility... and Step on It!: A MemoirBeloved actor and environmental activist Ed Begley Jr. shares hilarious and poignant stories of his improbable life, focusing on his relationship with his legendary father, adventures with Hollywood icons, the origins of his environmental activism, addiction and recovery, and his lifelong search for wisdom and common ground.Ed Begley Jr. is truly one of a kind, a performer who is known equally for his prolific film and television career and his environmental activism. From an appearance on My Three Sons to a notable role in Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman to starring in St. Elsewhere—as well as films with Jack Nicholson, Meryl Streep, and mockumentarian Christopher Guest—Begley has worked with just about everyone in Hollywood. His "green" bona fides date back to 1970, and have been the topic of two books, a reality show, countless media appearances, and even repeated spoofs on The Simpsons (in one episode, Begley's solar‑powered car stalls out on train tracks, but is saved when the train is revealed to be an "Ed Begley Solar‑Powered Train”).Begley's unmistakable voice is honest and revealing in a way that only a comic of his caliber can accomplish. Behind all the stories, Begley has wisdom to impart. This is a book about family, friends, addiction, failure, and redemption.Pickup a copy hereOWC Atlas Ultra CFexpress Cards:Experience the unparalleled performance and reliability of Atlas Ultra CFexpress Type B 4.0 cards purpose-built for professional filmmakers and photographers to capture flawlessly, and offload files quickly in the most demanding scenarios.Learn more hereUpcoming Event: Celebrate the top talent in entertainment at the HPA Awards, hosted at the Television Academy's Wolf Theatre on November 7, 2024. Since 2006, the HPA Awards have set the standard for creative achievement, exceptional artistry, and engineering excellence in an industry that continues to embrace groundbreaking technologies and expanding creativity.Tickets now available herePodcast Rewind:August 2024 - Ep. 41…The Making Of is published by Michael Valinsky.To promote your products or services to 51,000 industry pros and filmmakers reading this newsletter, please email us at mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe

  Welcome to The Photography Bar podcast, where we talk all things photography. In this episode we talk about wether Autofocus Technology Reducing Skill in Photography?   You can support he channel by leaving us a 5* review on your favourite podcast app like Spotify and Apple podcasts   ----- SUBSCRIBE to our new Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePhotographyBar   Support the show by joining our Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/thephotographybar ----- Here is everywhere you can find us: Website: https://www.thephotographybar.co.uk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thephotogbar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thephotographybar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thephotographybar1/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thephotographybarpodcast  

Welcome back to another bonus episode! This week we're doing a story time episode where we tell a bunch of the funny/weird things that have happened while working here at MKBHD. We start off with how the Autofocus name came to be, that time the FBI came to visit, and Marques meeting an F1 star and not knowing it. We'll be back Friday with a regular episode but we hope you get some joy out of this one in the meantime! Links:  Marques FBI video: https://bit.ly/4c7T6ka Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join former child star, Moosie Drier, and author, Jonathan Rosen, as they take a look back at the 2002 fil Auto Focus!This week, we look back at the film Auto Focus which details the bizarre events surrounding the murder of actor Bob Crane from Hogan's Heroes.Starring Greg Kinnear, William Dafoe, Maria Bello, & Rita Wilson!

Join former child star, Moosie Drier, and author, Jonathan Rosen, as they take a look back at the 2002 fil Auto Focus!This week, we look back at the film Auto Focus which details the bizarre events surrounding the murder of actor Bob Crane from Hogan's Heroes.Starring Greg Kinnear, William Dafoe, Maria Bello, & Rita Wilson!

A great movie that is very difficult movie to recommend because of its subject matter, Paul Schrader's Auto Focus (2002), the story of TV-star Bob Crane, is another of Schrader's portraits of a man whose self-destruction we watch with admiration for the writing and unease at what we're seeing. It's a combination of The Lost Weekend, Reefer Madness, and Sunset Blvd. with Willem Defoe at his creepiest. But it's much more than perfect recreations of Hogan's Heroes or Greg Kinnear's incredible performance: it's a movie about the power of movies and images and of how nothing seems real until it is filmed—an idea we see all the time as people hold up their phones to record their vacations, kids' sporting events, or office birthday parties. It's a shocking film, but Schrader seems to have been as shocked to make it as we are to see it. Auto Focus is based on Robert Graysmith's The Murder of Bob Crane. If you are interested in the details of Crane's murder—which remains a cold case—you may want to read John Hook's Who Killed Bob Crane? The Final Close-Up. A more traditional biography of Crane that seeks to tell more than what Schrader does in Auto Focus was published in 2015. Follow us on X and Letterboxd–and let us know what you'd like us to watch! Incredible bumper music by John Deley. Also check out the new Substack site, Pages and Frames, for more film-related material. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

A great movie that is very difficult movie to recommend because of its subject matter, Paul Schrader's Auto Focus (2002), the story of TV-star Bob Crane, is another of Schrader's portraits of a man whose self-destruction we watch with admiration for the writing and unease at what we're seeing. It's a combination of The Lost Weekend, Reefer Madness, and Sunset Blvd. with Willem Defoe at his creepiest. But it's much more than perfect recreations of Hogan's Heroes or Greg Kinnear's incredible performance: it's a movie about the power of movies and images and of how nothing seems real until it is filmed—an idea we see all the time as people hold up their phones to record their vacations, kids' sporting events, or office birthday parties. It's a shocking film, but Schrader seems to have been as shocked to make it as we are to see it. Auto Focus is based on Robert Graysmith's The Murder of Bob Crane. If you are interested in the details of Crane's murder—which remains a cold case—you may want to read John Hook's Who Killed Bob Crane? The Final Close-Up. A more traditional biography of Crane that seeks to tell more than what Schrader does in Auto Focus was published in 2015. Follow us on X and Letterboxd–and let us know what you'd like us to watch! Incredible bumper music by John Deley. Also check out the new Substack site, Pages and Frames, for more film-related material. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A great movie that is very difficult movie to recommend because of its subject matter, Paul Schrader's Auto Focus (2002), the story of TV-star Bob Crane, is another of Schrader's portraits of a man whose self-destruction we watch with admiration for the writing and unease at what we're seeing. It's a combination of The Lost Weekend, Reefer Madness, and Sunset Blvd. with Willem Defoe at his creepiest. But it's much more than perfect recreations of Hogan's Heroes or Greg Kinnear's incredible performance: it's a movie about the power of movies and images and of how nothing seems real until it is filmed—an idea we see all the time as people hold up their phones to record their vacations, kids' sporting events, or office birthday parties. It's a shocking film, but Schrader seems to have been as shocked to make it as we are to see it. Auto Focus is based on Robert Graysmith's The Murder of Bob Crane. If you are interested in the details of Crane's murder—which remains a cold case—you may want to read John Hook's Who Killed Bob Crane? The Final Close-Up. A more traditional biography of Crane that seeks to tell more than what Schrader does in Auto Focus was published in 2015. Follow us on X and Letterboxd–and let us know what you'd like us to watch! Incredible bumper music by John Deley. Also check out the new Substack site, Pages and Frames, for more film-related material. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film

Having moved house, set up a new studio, and completing my Complete Namibia Tour, here is a review of the Canon RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM lens. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/836 Music by Martin Bailey

Having moved house, set up a new studio, and completing my Complete Namibia Tour, here is a review of the Canon RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM lens. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/836 Music by Martin Bailey

Federer: Twelve Final Days Auto Focus + Mean Streets 50th Anniversary and Armie Hammer attempts a return? Then Cinefiles original producer Dan Stanczyk joins the show to talk Adnan as an NBA owner, Double Jeopardy, Muckbangs, and the release of his upcoming book "Stugotz' Personal Record Book" that he co-wrote with Stugotz himself! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 2-9, 2002 This week Ken welcomes the comedian behind the YouTube Special "Frontin" Rob Haze to the show. Ken and Rob discuss his experiences in the comedy scene, his love for the Bernie Mac Show, and the impact of the mockumentary format on sitcoms. He also highlights underrated shows from the 2001-2002 season and shares an interesting story about Disney's encounter with Dr. Dre. The conversation covers various topics, including the Boston comedy scene, the influence of African American actors, and the crossover between music and comedy on shows like All That. In this part of the conversation, Ken Reid and Rob Haze discuss the counter programming during the Super Bowl, including True Hollywood Stories and My Girl 2. They also talk about the influence of Fear Factor and the impact it had on Joe Rogan's career. The conversation then moves on to the programming on Monday night, including Malcolm in the Middle and the Heroes of Black Comedy series. They also discuss the controversy between the World Wildlife Fund and the WWE. Other topics covered include the movie Auto Focus, Comedy Central stand-up shows, and the Bavarian Cuckoo Clock controversy. In this episode, Ken Reid and Rob Haze review the TV Guide from February 8-14, 2002. They discuss the TV lineup for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, highlighting shows like Bernie Mac, My Wife and Kids, Titus, and Dark Angel. They also explore the Winter Olympics and the war in Congo. The episode concludes with a discussion of TV Guide's Cheers and Jeers section.

Greg Kinnear joins to chat about his new movie, ‘Sight,' and currently filming in Vancouver. The guys veer off into some of Greg's notable film roles, including playing Bob Crane in ‘Auto Focus.' Greg also talks about hosting Talk Soup before he gifts Adam a pickleball paddle. Next, Adam chats with Greg about ‘Little Miss Sunshine' and the guys talk about facial hair, old jobs, and Greg's time living in Greece. Greg also shares his Ted Koppel impression and Adam wonders why Greg has never tried stand-up comedy. Next, Chris reports news stories about an actor shot dead after encountering catalytic converter thieves, two men planning to go down to Titanic-level depths in a submersible to prove it's safe, and a Massachusetts audience upset by Richard Dreyfuss' remarks during a Jaws screening. Lastly, Stella Center's Dr. Eugene Lipov and Dr. Brian Boyle join the show and provide in-depth information on ketamine infusions, depression, and PTSD treatment. They discuss the consultation and therapy process and share their results-based research on treating mental illnesses and injuries. For more with Greg Kinnear: ● “Sight” is in theaters now nationwide For more with Stella Center: ● http://StellaCenter.com Thank you for supporting our sponsors: ● http://OReillyAuto.com/Adam ● http://JustThriveHealth.com & use promo code ADAM ● http://Aura.com/Trust

*Listen to the audio-only episode here, or watch the video version on YouTube, which may make putting voices with faces easier since there are five people in the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkCdyH7Y_YM *The audio-only episode was taken directly from the video without further editing. I'm so excited about this special episode of Rock is Lit. It's a first for the podcast, actually: a panel discussion, with four amazing women rock novelists, hailing from Canada to Chicago to LA and back to my neck of the woods here in Asheville, NC.  Kirsti MacKenzie, Mallory Smart, Claire Hopple, and Rock is Lit veteran Jessamyn Violet are joining me to talk about our experiences and thoughts about writing fiction about musicians. Jessamyn Violet is a writer and musician out of Venice Beach, CA. Her debut novel, ‘Secret Rules to Being a Rockstar', was published in April 2023 by Three Rooms Press. Short fiction can be found in ‘Ploughshares', ‘Lit Angeles', ‘805 Art + Lit Journal', and more. She is also the drummer for the psych rock band Movie Club.  Mallory Smart is a Chicago-based writer and Editor-in-Chief of Maudlin House. Some people even call her ‘The Only Living Girl in Chicago'. Mallory is the host of the podcast Textual Healing, where she dives into the fusion of literature and music, and co-hosts That Horrorcast with Dmitry Samarov where they get lost in the weird world of horror films. Her latest book, ‘I Keep My Visions To Myself', just came out from With an X Books.    Kirsti MacKenzie is the author of ‘Better to Beg', as well as editor in chief of ‘Major 7th Magazine'. Her work has been published in ‘HAD', ‘Rejection Letters', ‘trampset', ‘Autofocus', ‘Maudlin House', ‘Identity Theory', and elsewhere.   Claire Hopple is the author of six books and the fiction editor at XRAY. Her stories have appeared in ‘Wigleaf', ‘Vol. 1 Brooklyn', ‘Forever Mag', and others. She grew up in the woods of Pennsylvania and currently lives in Asheville, NC. Her next book, ‘Take it Personally', is forthcoming from Stalking Horse Press in February 2025.    Each of these four talented authors brings a unique perspective to the conversation. From the creative sparks that ignite our own work to the cultural impacts of rock novels in general, we'll navigate the winding paths of character development and uncovering the challenges of breathing life into fictional musicians while honoring the essence of their real-life counterparts. We'll delve into the stigmas surrounding rock novels, dissecting perceptions and stereotypes to reveal the nuanced portrayals crafted by these talented authors. And of course, no discussion on writing fiction about musicians would be complete without reflecting on current trends and the evolution of the genre, including the explosive success of Taylor Jenkins Reid's rock novel ‘Daisy Jones & The Six'. So, tune in and turn up the volume as Rock is Lit takes you on a journey through the pages of rock literature, where every word is a chord and every story a kickass concert. LINKS: Leave a rating and comment for Rock is Lit on Goodpods: https://goodpods.com/podcasts/rock-is-lit-212451 Leave a rating and comment for Rock is Lit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-is-lit/id1642987350   Rock is Lit Episode 26, Jessamyn Violet: https://www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/rockislitpodcast/jessamynvioletwithlinalecaro Jessamyn Violet's website: https://jessamynviolet.com/bio Jessamyn Violet on Instagram and Twitter: @jessamynviolet Movie Club's website: https://www.movieclubtheband.com/about Kirsti MacKenzie on Twitter: @KeersteeMack Mallory Smart's website: https://mallorysmart.com/ Mallory Smart on Twitter and Instagram: @malsmart Claire Hopple's website: https://clairehopple.wordpress.com/bio/ Claire Hopple on Twitter and Instagram: @clairehopple   Christy Alexander Hallberg's website: www.christyalexanderhallberg.com Christy Alexander Hallberg on Twitter, Instagram & YouTube: @ChristyHallberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*Listen to the audio-only episode here, or watch the video version on YouTube, which may make putting voices with faces easier since there are five people in the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkCdyH7Y_YM *The audio-only episode was taken directly from the video without further editing. I'm so excited about this special episode of Rock is Lit. It's a first for the podcast, actually: a panel discussion, with four amazing women rock novelists, hailing from Canada to Chicago to LA and back to my neck of the woods here in Asheville, NC.  Kirsti MacKenzie, Mallory Smart, Claire Hopple, and Rock is Lit veteran Jessamyn Violet are joining me to talk about our experiences and thoughts about writing fiction about musicians. Jessamyn Violet is a writer and musician out of Venice Beach, CA. Her debut novel, ‘Secret Rules to Being a Rockstar', was published in April 2023 by Three Rooms Press. Short fiction can be found in ‘Ploughshares', ‘Lit Angeles', ‘805 Art + Lit Journal', and more. She is also the drummer for the psych rock band Movie Club.  Mallory Smart is a Chicago-based writer and Editor-in-Chief of Maudlin House. Some people even call her ‘The Only Living Girl in Chicago'. Mallory is the host of the podcast Textual Healing, where she dives into the fusion of literature and music, and co-hosts That Horrorcast with Dmitry Samarov where they get lost in the weird world of horror films. Her latest book, ‘I Keep My Visions To Myself', just came out from With an X Books.    Kirsti MacKenzie is the author of ‘Better to Beg', as well as editor in chief of ‘Major 7th Magazine'. Her work has been published in ‘HAD', ‘Rejection Letters', ‘trampset', ‘Autofocus', ‘Maudlin House', ‘Identity Theory', and elsewhere.   Claire Hopple is the author of six books and the fiction editor at XRAY. Her stories have appeared in ‘Wigleaf', ‘Vol. 1 Brooklyn', ‘Forever Mag', and others. She grew up in the woods of Pennsylvania and currently lives in Asheville, NC. Her next book, ‘Take it Personally', is forthcoming from Stalking Horse Press in February 2025.    Each of these four talented authors brings a unique perspective to the conversation. From the creative sparks that ignite our own work to the cultural impacts of rock novels in general, we'll navigate the winding paths of character development and uncovering the challenges of breathing life into fictional musicians while honoring the essence of their real-life counterparts. We'll delve into the stigmas surrounding rock novels, dissecting perceptions and stereotypes to reveal the nuanced portrayals crafted by these talented authors. And of course, no discussion on writing fiction about musicians would be complete without reflecting on current trends and the evolution of the genre, including the explosive success of Taylor Jenkins Reid's rock novel ‘Daisy Jones & The Six'. So, tune in and turn up the volume as Rock is Lit takes you on a journey through the pages of rock literature, where every word is a chord and every story a kickass concert. LINKS: Leave a rating and comment for Rock is Lit on Goodpods: https://goodpods.com/podcasts/rock-is-lit-212451 Leave a rating and comment for Rock is Lit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-is-lit/id1642987350   Rock is Lit Episode 26, Jessamyn Violet: https://www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/rockislitpodcast/jessamynvioletwithlinalecaro Jessamyn Violet's website: https://jessamynviolet.com/bio Jessamyn Violet on Instagram and Twitter: @jessamynviolet Movie Club's website: https://www.movieclubtheband.com/about Kirsti MacKenzie on Twitter: @KeersteeMack Mallory Smart's website: https://mallorysmart.com/ Mallory Smart on Twitter and Instagram: @malsmart Claire Hopple's website: https://clairehopple.wordpress.com/bio/ Claire Hopple on Twitter and Instagram: @clairehopple   Christy Alexander Hallberg's website: www.christyalexanderhallberg.com Christy Alexander Hallberg on Twitter, Instagram & YouTube: @ChristyHallberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Metrics are hard. Identifying which metrics to measure is even harder. So how do you get started? And how do you know when you have achieved true developer productivity zen? Like anything in life the path to mastery is a journey and today we are joined by a passionate staff engineer from Meta to share with us his theory on a developer productivity maturity model which paints a wonderful mental picture on knowing where we stand in our developer productivity journey and how companies can move through the stages. We also discuss productivity dashboards, if you actually need dashboards, how Meta thinks about developer productivity and more. Our guest, Karim Nakad, has his Masters of Computer Science from University of Wisconsin and previously worked for Amazon for SageMaker and Prime. He is currently a Staff Software Engineer at Meta making an impact in the productivity organization. He is dedicated to improving developer efficiency across the board and paving the way by generating and exposing productivity and code quality metrics across the tech industry and alongside leading experts and researchers. His excitement around improving the daily working lives of software engineers is palatable and contagious and I can't wait to dig in. I met our guest at a developer productivity engineering conference last year and when he summarized back to me the purpose of a project I was working on in such an eloquent manner I knew then he had to come on the podcast to share his thoughts and efforts around bringing happiness to engineers and building products for people. When our guest is not helping engineers move fast and be productive, he games and travels the world. He also two Macaws a green wing and a blue and gold. Enjoy! Connect with Karim: LinkedIn Twitter Threads Sponsor: Get Space: Do you know what pain points exist in your company? Install Get Space's real-time survey iteration tool now with code "buildwithpeople" and get 20% off your first year Episode correction: Karim wanted to clarify the difference and intersection between qualitative/quantitative and objective/subjective: Qualitative: Non-number data such as the subjective free-form text in surveys. Quantitative: Data that can be counted, such as subjective multiple-choice in surveys or objective system measurements. Show notes and helpful resources: DORA The SPACE framework Karim's best advice: “Anyone can be an expert you just need to read the code” Karim's everyday tool: Obsidian - note taking app Reflect note taking app The Hack language Karim says developer productivity is about creating an efficient and enjoyable experience as that is what encourages devs to do their best work To measure, rely on frameworks our there like DORA or SPACE and Karim recommends using metrics you already have to start with AutoFocus paper: Workgraph: personal focus vs. interruption for engineers at Meta - improved personal focus by over 20% KPIs rule of thumb takes two forms: Latency and Reliability An example of latency is test latency and how quickly do they complete An example of reliability is test reliability and how often your test delivers good signal Productivity Engineering Maturity Model (5 stages): Ignorance: Not know about or not prioritizing developer productivity Awareness: Forming a team focused on addressing highest pain points for example around continuous integration or testing Initiation: Merging KPIs into a common productivity goal and creating dashboards Refinement: Making recommendations on dashboards to improve productivity Mastery: Automating and integrating productivity improvements into workflows Advice for smaller companies: Keep an ear on the ground for industry research from companies like Google and Microsoft, and leverage frameworks like SPACE and DevEx to measure and improve productivity. The importance of nudging teams in the right direction rather than mandating productivity solutions, allowing teams to find their own paths to improvement. Building something cool or solving interesting problems? Want to be on this show? Send me an email at jointhepodcast@unfilteredbuild.com Podcast produced by Unfiltered Build - dream.design.develop.

On today's episode of The Lives of Writers, Jeff Alessandrelli interviews Michael Wheaton.Michael Wheaton is the author of the essay Home Movies (Bunny Presse, 2024). His writing has appeared in Essay Daily, DIAGRAM, Burrow Press Review, Rejection Letters, HAD, and other online journals. He publishes Autofocus Books and produces this podcast.Jeff Alessandrelli is the author of several books, including the poetry collection Fur Not Light. His novel And Yet is being reissued this year by Future Tense Books. He is also the director and co-editor of the small presses Fonograf Editions and Bunny Presse.____________FULL INTERVIEW topics include:-- what in retrospect is quite obviously a mid-life crisis-- experiences with literary community before Autofocus-- early life and reading and television and the arts -- pursuing music for a little while a long while ago-- writing fiction before, through, and after an MFA-- the move to writing more autobiographically-- becoming a parent and ways it changed the art-- deciding to become a publisher-- seeing yourself as more than one thing-- HOME MOVIES and its earlier versions-- discovering a writing process through the attempts-- the "Office Hours" part of the book about a planned community in Florida-- new and old media's effects and the difficulty of seeing them_______________Podcast theme music  by Mike Nagel, author of Duplex and Culdesac. Here's his music project: Yeah Yeah Cool Cool.The Lives of Writers is edited and produced by Michael Wheaton.Episode and show artwork by Amy Wheaton.

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On today's episode of The Lives of Writers, Kaycie Hall interviews Lauren Elkin.Kaycie Hall is the lead editor of our online journal Autofocus. She's also a writer and literary translator, whose work has appeared in Peach Mag, Neutral Spaces, Triangle House Review, and other journals. Lauren Elkin is a writer and translator of many books, most recently the author of Art Monsters: Unruly Bodies in Feminist Art and the UK translator of Simone de Beauvoir's previously unpublished novel The Inseparables. UK and US versions of her novel Scaffolding are coming out later this year.____________PART ONE, topics include:-- winding down publication publicity-- growing up focused on the performing arts -- Lauren's previous book Flâneuse-- Lauren's new book Art Monsters-- intervening in the conversation around feminism-- the temptation to make the book about one person____________PART TWO, topics include:-- pregnancy shifting the shape of the book -- the pandemic contributing to the shifting-- Lauren's translation  work-- managing reading hours (or not)-- a forthcoming novel____________Podcast theme music  by Mike Nagel, author of Duplex and Culdesac. Here's his music project: Yeah Yeah Cool Cool.The Lives of Writers is edited and produced by Michael Wheaton.Episode and show artwork by Amy Wheaton.

On today's episode of The Lives of Writers, Erin Slaughter interviews Chin-Sun Lee.Chin-Sun Lee is the author of the debut novel Upcountry (Unnamed Press 2023), listed among Publishers Weekly's Big Indie Books of Fall 2023, and is one of Poets & Writers'5 Over 50 for 2023. She's also a contributor to Let Me Say This: A Dolly Parton Poetry Anthology (Madville Publishing 2023) and the New York Times bestselling anthology Women in Clothes (Blue Rider Press/Penguin 2014). Her stories, essays, and reviews have appeared in Electric Literature, Literary Hub, The Georgia Review, The Rumpus, Joyland, and The Believer Logger, among other publications. More at www.chinsunlee.com. Erin Slaughter is the author of the short story collection A Manual for How to Love Us and the poetry collections The Sorrow Festival, and I Will Tell This Story to the Sun Until You Realize That You Are the Sun. She is the managing editor of Autofocus  and was formerly the editor/co-founder of literary journal and chapbook press The Hunger. Her writing has appeared in Lit Hub, Electric Literature, CRAFT, The Rumpus, Prairie Schooner, Split Lip Magazine, and elsewhere____________PART ONE, topics include:-- finishing a first book tour-- seeing a first novel go into the world--previous work in the fashion industry-- life in LA after movie young from Korea-- arts and writing growing up--publishing a debut novel in your 50's- pressure and expectations on following-up a novel____________PART TWO, topics include:-- Chin-Sun's debut novel Upcountry-- balancing three voices-- process changing from short stories to the novel-- process changing from completed book to WIP-- cults-- class-- the unknown-- penance____________PART THREE, topics include:-- place as character -- writing about 2009/10-- the possibility of writing something into being by accident-- living in New Orleans-- the next novel--Erin's WIP --the beauty and cosmetic industry_______________Podcast theme music  by Mike Nagel, author of Duplex and Culdesac. Here's his music project: Yeah Yeah Cool Cool.The Lives of Writers is edited and produced by Michael Wheaton.Episode and show artwork by Amy Wheaton.

Blaize and Jason are back to continue their look at the films of the great Paul Schrader. This time in their chronological review, they're looking at the justifiably obscure Forever Mine and the fascinating, odd, kinda brilliant Auto Focus. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason-sacks/message

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Autofocus Books authors Aaron Burch, Kristine Langley Mahler, Danny Caine, and Holly Pelesky read selections from their books  and interview each other briefly about the work they've read.Aaron Burch is the author of the essay collection A Kind of In-Between and editor of How to Write a Novel: An Anthology of 20 Craft Essays About Writing, None of Which Ever Mention Writing, both from Autofocus Books. He's also the author of several other books, including the novel, Year of the Buffalo. He is currently the editor of Short Story, Long and the co-editor of WAS (Words & Sports) and HAD. Kristine Langley Mahler is the author of two nonfiction books: A Calendar Is a Snakeskin  (Autofocus Books, 2023) and Curing Season: Artifacts (West Virginia University Press, 2022). She directs Split Lip Press.Danny Caine is the author of the poetry collections Picture Window, Continental Breakfast, El Dorado Freddy's, and Flavortown, as well as the books How to Resist Amazon and Why and How to Protect Bookstores and Why. He's a co-owner of the Raven Book Store, Publishers Weekly's 2022 bookstore of the year. Holly Pelesky is the author of the essay collection, Cleave, from Autofocus Books. She also writes fiction and poetry and co-edits Vast Chasm literary magazine.________________Podcast theme music provided by Mike Nagel, author of Duplex. Here's more of his project: Yeah Yeah Cool Cool.The Lives of Writers is edited and produced by Michael Wheaton. He publishes Autofocus Books and produces The Lives of Writers. His essay Home Movies will be out from Bunny Presse in Feb 2024.

In Episode 365, Ben and Scott break away from tech news to talk about some of their favorite gadget purchases in the past year. If you (or a geek in your life) are looking for ways to spend those Christmas gift cards or you need some last-minute ideas, give them a listen. It's also the season of giving and we're raising money for Girls Who Code. Donate today at https://give.girlswhocode.com/msclouditpro! Like what you hear and want to support the show? Check out our membership options. Show Notes Aqara Smart Lock U100, Fingerprint Keyless Entry Door Lock with Apple Home Key, Touchscreen Keypad, Bluetooth Electronic Deadbolt, IP65 Weatherproof, Supports Apple HomeKit, Alexa, Google, IFTTT, Gray I tried every Apple Home Key Lock, here's the best Kwikset 916 Traditional Touchscreen SmartCode Electronic Deadbolt Smart Lock featuring SmartKey Security and ZigBee 3.0 Technology in Venetian Bronze, 1.19 x 2.81 x 5.06 inches, Metal OBSBOT Tail AIR AI-Powered PTZ Camera 4K Webcam,1.8" CMOS,f/1.8 Aperture,AI Auto Track, Gesture & Remote Controls,TOF Sensor, Support NDI,Wired&Wireless Connection,LiveStream for Churches/Music Live OBSBOT Tiny 2 Webcam 4K Voice Control PTZ, AI Tracking Multi-Mode & Auto Focus, Web Camera with 1/1.5" Sensor, Gesture Control, 60 FPS, HDR Light Correction, Webcam for PC, Streaming, Meeting, etc. This is a 4k Webcam You Should Know About- The OBSBOT Tiny 2 ODISTAR Desktop Vacuum Cleaner,Mini Table dust Sweeper Energy Saving with auto Power-Off Function,High Endurance up to 400 mins,Cordless&360º Rotatable for Keyboard/Home/Office (White Charging) USBC to Lightning adapter ALTI Wireless Charging Desk Mat BESTEK 150W Power Inverter DC 12V to 110V AC Converter 4.2A Dual USB Car Plug Adapter Outlet Converter (Blue) TRPPV375 - Tripp Lite PowerVerter 375-Watt Ultra-Compact Inverter Anker Prime 6-in-1 USB C Charging Station, 140W Compact Power Strip for Work and Travel, 5 ft Detachable Extension Cord with 6 Ports, for iPhone 15/15 Plus/15 Pro/15 Pro Max(Non-Battery, Non-Wireless) G.E.T. 6632-1-CL Heavy-Duty Plastic Restaurant Tumblers, 32 Ounce, Clear (Set of 12) About the sponsors Intelligink utilizes their skill and passion for the Microsoft cloud to empower their customers with the freedom to focus on their core business. They partner with them to implement and administer their cloud technology deployments and solutions. Visit Intelligink.com for more info.

On today's episode of The Lives of Writers, Michael Wheaton interviews Lexi Kent-Monning.Lexi Kent-Monning is the author of the novel, The Burden of Joy, which is out now from Rejection Letters Press. Her writing has been published or is forthcoming in XRAY, Joyland, Tilted House Review, Neutral Spaces, Little Engines, and elsewhere.An excerpt from The Burden of Joy, titled "The Nurse's Lament", was published previously in Autofocus.Michael Wheaton is the publisher of Autofocus Books and producer of The Lives of Writers. His essay Home Movies will be out from Bunny Presse in Feb 2024.____________PART ONE, topics include:-- working customer service for a tech company-- previous work doing indie music publicity-- previous work as an assistant to actresses & celebs-- growing up near Big Sur and the CA/NY push-pull____________PART TWO, topics include:-- Lexi's first novel The Burden of Joy-- fragments turning into a memoir turning into a novel-- doppelganger characters and therapy as a writing tool-- specific and vital writing about sex and intoxication-- admitting hard things to yourself for the writing-- heartbreak and childhood repercussions____________PART THREE, topics include:-- hindsight and the epilogue-- the pull toward personal writing-- the person you are when you write vs publish the book-- promoting a first book____________Podcast theme music provided by Mike Nagel, author of Duplex. Here's more of his project: Yeah Yeah Cool Cool.The Lives of Writers is edited and produced by Michael Wheaton.

On today's episode of The Lives of Writers, Mike Nagel interviews Parker Young.Parker Young is the author of the the short story collection Cheap Therapist Says You're Insane (Future Tense Books) . His stories have appeared in  X-R-A-Y, HAD,  Juked, and elsewhere. A story from Parker's collection, "On the Toilet," was originally published in Autofocus.Mike Nagel is the author of Duplex (Autofocus Books, 2022). He lives in Plano, Texas. He also wrote the music for this podcast.____________PART ONE, topics include:-- living in the same building as family-- maintaining relationships as an adult-- writing spaces and getting into a creative state-- the stoics and blaming-- favorite childhood books-- being inspired by unexplainable writing____________PART TWO, topics include:-- not being into screenwriting-- tension rather than plot-- Parker's story collection CHEAP THERAPIST SAYS YOU'RE INSANE-- getting a story started and variations in getting it done-- writing and revising and collecting stories over a long period of time-- sequencing a book that can be sequenced many ways____________PART THREE, topics include:--last minute changes to the book-- working with small presses in general and Future Tense in particular-- putting out a first book-- what to do after a first book-- Thomas Bernhard____________Podcast theme music provided by Mike Nagel, author of Duplex. Here's more of his project: Yeah Yeah Cool Cool.The Lives of Writers is edited and produced by Michael Wheaton.Episode and show artwork by Amy Wheaton.

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On today's episode of The Lives of Writers, Kaycie Hall interviews Heidi Julavits.Kaycie Hall is the lead editor of our online journal Autofocus. She's also a writer and literary translator, whose work has appeared in Peach Mag, Neutral Spaces, Triangle House Review, and other journals. Heidi Julavits is the author of the new book Directions to Myself: A Memoir of Four Years, The Folded Clock: A Diary, and four novels, including the PEN Award-winning The Vanishers. She is an associate professor at Columbia University and the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship. She lives in New York City and Maine.____________PART ONE, topics include:-- psychic boundaries-- living and writing part of the year in Maine-- Narnia and Enid Blyton books-- writing young for the fun of it-- the life of The Believer-- writing novels and then writing The Folded Clock (memoir)____________PART TWO, topics include:-- a book Heidi sold and was supposed to write-- that book becoming Directions to Myself: A Memoir of Four Years-- thinking about how to mother a boy / mother blaming-- treatment of the same behaviors across gender-- writing about your own children____________PART THREE, topics include:-- Heidi's book tour on a boat-- getting into video editing-- the cutting involved in a current project-- a dead French actress' estate____________Podcast theme music provided by Mike Nagel, author of Duplex. Here's more of his project: Yeah Yeah Cool Cool.The Lives of Writers is edited and produced by Michael Wheaton.Don't forget to check out Autofocus Books. 

Caleb Bethea is a writer from the Southeast. He's an MFA at the University of South Carolina and works as a copywriter. The best of his time - by far - is spent with his wife and two goblins by the ocean. Catch his work in Maudlin House, HAD, Twin Pies, hex, Autofocus, and elsewhere. Follow him on Twitter at @caleb_bethea_ Check out past episodes of Textual Healing on our website: https://textualpodcast.com/ Rate us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/textual-healing-with-mallory-smart/id1531379844 Follow us on Twitter: @podhealing Take a look at Mallory's other work on her website: https://mallorysmart.com/

On today's episode of The Lives of Writers, Holly Pelesky interviews Stephanie Austin.Holly Pelesky is the author of the essay collection, Cleave, from us at Autofocus Books. She also writes fiction and poetry and co-edits Vast Chasm literary magazine.Stephanie Austin is the author of Something I Might Say, a short essay collection now available from WTAW Press. Her work has been published in more than 25 literary journals in the United States and Canada including The Sun, American Short Fiction, Bending Genres, Wigleaf, Pithead Chapel, and others. An  essay from Stephanie's collection, Kill Floor, was originally published by us at Autofocus.____________PART ONE, topics include:-- assistant property management-- sending out a novel for 15 years-- agonizing less over writing CNF-- the short essay collection SOMETHING I MIGHT SAY-- a lot of loss in a short period of time-- health anxiety in general and especially during the pandemic-- watching a parent's body die-- caregiving for others and (not) taking care of the self-- getting (and enjoying) a low-res MFA____________PART TWO, topics include:-- growing up in a small rural town in Illinois-- things shattering after a move -- reading and writing about ghosts and vampires as a kid-- healing and whether one actually heals-- the things you've been trying to do for 20 years being possible-- a rejection that turn into publication for Something I Might Say ____________Podcast theme music provided by Mike Nagel, author of Duplex. Here's more of his project: Yeah Yeah Cool Cool.The Lives of Writers is edited and produced by Michael Wheaton.

This is The Digital Story Podcast #906, August 1, 2023. Today's theme is "The Autofocus Mental Block." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue How many times have you had the absolutely incorrect autofocus mode for the subject at hand? Chances are very good more than once. We're such funny creatures, we photographers. We'll double-check our exposure mode, make sure white balance is adjusted, we'll even tap into exposure compensation. But that AF button on the back of the camera... it might as well read "only push in an emergency." Why is that? I have a theory that should improve the situation. I hope you enjoy the show.