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Chasing Tone - Guitar Podcast About Gear, Effects, Amps and Tone
Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 556 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Brian Wampler's freeze dried guitar parts and there's always room for fuzzBlake has had better weeks, Richard has forgotten what sleep is, and Brian has a new hobby which involves food and tells us all about it. Richard has welcomed a furry addition to the family and names are discussed in retrospect. Meanwhile Blake has been dealing with exploding cars and tells us the story in detail.Richard talks about one of the demos for the new Wampler Cryptid and he had to utter a phrase that he thought he never would. Brian talks about the Character control on the new pedal because Richard believes it is magical. Brian then schools him on fuzz biasing and tells us why running at 18v is not always a good thing. 'Uncle' Ben Eller has been playing with Mastodon and the guys chat about how to get into that position. Meanwhile The Portland Cube has been facing off against Bill Burr about the saddest place on earth, and a post he made went viral. Richard noticed a missed joke opportunity and says nice things to Brian.The janitor of Podcastland, the clean pedal, Bill Burr, Clock pedals, Standup comedy...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!We are on Patreon now too!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast)Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods:https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/https://www.wamplerdiy.com/Find us at:https://www.wamplerpedals.com/https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWwContact us at: podcast@wamplerpedals.comSupport the showSupport the show
This interview was recorded for GOTO Unscripted.https://gotopia.techRead the full transcription of this interview hereBen Ellerby - Founder of aleio & AWS Serverless HeroJulian Wood - Serverless Developer Advocate at AWSRESOURCESBenhttps://twitter.com/EllerbyBenhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminellerbyhttps://github.com/BenEllerbyhttps://medium.com/@bene_37069Julianhttps://twitter.com/julian_woodhttp://www.wooditwork.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/julianrwoodDESCRIPTIONJulian Wood and Ben Ellerby explore the challenges and innovations in event-driven architectures, generative AI, and serverless technologies. They emphasize the importance of well-structured event schemas and the role of platform teams in reducing cognitive load for developers.Ben Ellerby highlights the potential of generative AI in modernizing legacy codebases and discusses the resurgence of event-driven architectures, driven by improved tools and frameworks that promote decoupling and efficiency.The conversation also touches on the future of serverless computing, edge computing, and the significance of data management in global applications, underscoring a transformative shift toward more scalable and flexible cloud solutions.RECOMMENDED BOOKSDavid Anderson, Marck McCann & Michael O'Reilly • The Value Flywheel EffectAdam Bellemare • Building Event-Driven MicroservicesLauren Maffeo • Designing Data Governance from the Ground UpVaughn Vernon & Tomasz Jaskula • Strategic Monoliths & MicroservicesGregor Hohpe • Platform StrategyPeter Sbarski • Serverless Architectures on AWSMichael Stack • Event-Driven Architecture in GolangJames Urquhart • Flow ArchitecturesBlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUSJoin this channel to get early access to videos & other perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/joinLooking for a unique learning experience?Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.techSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve bring the podcast to a close with Cemetery Man. We answer a whole big bunch of fan questions, review the movie, and then bid a heartfelt goodbye to the show. Onward and upward! If you would like to continue to support us, please do! The Facebook group and Scream and Chat will continue. Preview Palace begins at 00:42:37 Movie discussion begins at 02:17:07 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve review House (1977). We confess our love for the LaTours (who chose this movie), talk about some teen girls getting eaten by a house, and join the black parade. You're so cool, Kung Fu! If you want to help decide the final movie we cover on the show, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:22:21 Movie discussion begins at 00:50:24 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Tante Kate saw Longlegs and they recorded their thoughts! Spoiler-free until 00:16:20 If you want to help decide the final movie we cover on the podcast, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Spoilers begin at 00:16:20 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve have been building to this moment for over seven years. We have finally arrived at the showdown: Freddy vs Jason! WHO will survive? And WHAT will be left of them? If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:27:28 Movie discussion begins at 00:53:50 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Hollywood Steve and your pal Anna saw Maxxxine in the big fancy theater and we have thoughts. The review is spoiler-free until 00:12:18 If you want to help decide the final movie we cover on Dead and Lovely, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Spoilers begin at 00:12:18 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are keeping it real normal this week when we review Eraserhead. We list some other terrible Neflix and Chill movies, wonder what the baby was made of, and try to figure out if it is possible to apply a number value to this movie. In heaven, everything is fine! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:42:47 Movie discussion begins at 01:03:28 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve have thoughts on Pearl. We figure out who is the Germanest person, Ben finds an ally in his war on geese, and we drop a major announcement at the end of the episode. I'M A STAR! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:24:45 Movie discussion begins at 00:45:34 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve return to the Grindhouse to review Death Proof. We ask the most popular website ever to provide us with undeniably important information, praise the practical stunts and effects of this film, and talk about feet. This movie was submitted by our patron Joe McKenna! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:27:21 Movie discussion begins at 00:41:15 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve review The Strangers. We talk about our favorite bag-headed people, discuss the fear of a random death, and wonder why this would ever need sequels. Kick your shoes and socks off! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:29:23 Movie discussion begins at 00:50:25 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve have all sorts to say about Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation. We talk best leather faces, get to the core of Leatherface as a character, and discuss the role of the Illuminati in some small-town Texas killings. Show me the money! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:12:43 Movie discussion begins at 00:36:49 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve review Jason X. We take an excruciating route to figure out which Friday the 13th movie we should watch, talk about "in space" franchise installments, and wonder if Jason is circumcised. He just wanted his machete back! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:36:36 Movie discussion begins at 00:50:40 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve review One Hour Photo. We talk about some of our favorite Robin Williams roles, get deep into Sy's motivations, and rant old-man style about getting off social media and talking to your neighbors. Cheese! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:29:53 Movie discussion begins at 00:52:46 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are talking Land of the Dead for Ro-MAY-ro! We test our Romero "of the Dead" knowledge, cheer on the zombies, and love those practical gore effects. RO-MAY-RO! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:34:17 Movie discussion begins at 00:45:49 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve get deep into House. We discuss timelines, story arcs, and the Vietnam War. Yippee!!! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:34:51 Movie discussion begins at 00:55:00 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve celebrate the upcoming May the 4th by reviewing Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. We find out which Star Wars characters we are, try to identify the protagonist of the movie, and talk midi-chlorians. Yippeeeee! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:19:20 Movie discussion begins at 00:34:49 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve return to the Cornetto Trilogy this week with Hot Fuzz. We talk about some of our favorite buddy cop movies, try to determine if this is a horror movie, and jabber on and on about how much we like this movie. The greater good! This movie was submitted by Patreon patron Joshua Dominick. If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:20:05 Movie discussion begins at 00:38:17 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve review Death Spa. We find out if we should avoid the gym, question why a ghost needs a computer, and advocate the cable fly/floor fly over the fly machine. Hashbrowns Not All Bens. If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:33:07 Movie discussion begins at 01:03:48 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve have thoughts about Shocker. We discuss the things we're cravin', a psychic football player and his voyeur ghost girlfriend, and the rules of fighting an energy ghost inside TV programs. Get electrified! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:33:07 Movie discussion begins at 01:03:48 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve finally get to the film you've all been begging us to review: Over the Top. It's got trucking, arm-wrestling, and a child custody battle. All the things you need! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:36:35 Movie discussion begins at 00:56:29 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are talking Starry Eyes. We figure out if we should go bald, discuss sleazy Hollywood producers, and assess the results of doing anything to become a star. Enjoy it! This movie was submitted by Patreon patron Jasmine Leland. If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:19:36 Movie discussion begins at 00:34:37 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve have a whole lot to say about Ghostbusters: Afterlife. We deal with quite a few SAQs, ponder why most things in this movie occur, and wonder how many commercials a movie really needs. BUSTIN MAKES ME FEEL GOOD! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:34:34 Movie discussion begins at 01:04:40 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve talk about Ghoulies. We list some of our favorite trashterpieces, try to figure out why a bunch of 30-somethings are all in college together, and try to figure out if the ghoulies are cute (spoiler: they kind of are). Toad Boy wants sweet meats for his tum! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:31:17 Movie discussion begins at 00:48:51 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve review Maximum Overdrive. We talk AC/DC, wonder how any of this comet/UFO business works, and hope that Stephen King makes a return to directing while on cocaine. WE MADE YOU! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:21:31 Movie discussion begins at 00:43:28 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are diving into heavy metal horror with Trick or Treat. We find out how metal we are, judge how cool playing your high school is when you're 38, and wonder if listening to metal is the reason Eddie is being bullied. Rock and roll! This movie was submitted by Patreon patron Heath! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:20:34 Movie discussion begins at 00:33:31 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve discuss Candyman (2021). We talk about which candy people are most edible and then dive into the film. Stick around through the end to hear a harrowing bathroom tale. Enjoy it! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:29:13 Movie discussion begins at 00:49:21 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve review My Bloody Valentine. We find out what part of Canada we're from, discuss partying in mines, and consider car-engine cooking. Happy Valentine's Day! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:28:25 Movie discussion begins at 00:41:17 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve review When Evil Lurks. We declare the GOAT of goats, are blown away by this film's brutality, and have some questions about the translation. Enjoy it! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:28:53 Movie discussion begins at 00:47:27 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are hopping on The Midnight Meat Train. All aboard as Ben tests Steve's knowledge of hammer people, we contend that The Meat Train needs to be renamed, and we critique some photography. JURGIS! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:43:59 Movie discussion begins at 00:58:20 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve see what Freddy is up to in Wes Craven's New Nightmare. We talk meta movies, discuss fiction bleeding into reality, and figure out where this movie ranks in the franchise for us. Get into it! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:35:23 Movie discussion begins at 00:53:30 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve dive deep into Return of the Living Dead Part II. The Preview Palace wins no new listeners, we discuss alternate universes, and praise the muppetization of zombies. I feel like we've been here before! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:15:33 Movie discussion begins at 00:37:50 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve talk about Magic. We take an ancient internet quiz and decipher its meanings, get upset with the standards of certain digital streaming platforms, and wonder why this movie isn't talked about more. Schnooko! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:15:33 Movie discussion begins at 00:37:50 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve review Pontypool. We talk about deconstruction of language, the power of rhetoric, and maintaining tension. If you haven't seen it, you NEED to! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:20:58 Movie discussion begins at 00:33:56 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve tackle Dredd (2012). We talk about our favorite horror movies of 2023, discuss Alex Garland's role in the making of this movie, and dread any future that resembles this one. Yeah. This movie was submitted by our patron Miles! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:17:52 Movie discussion begins at 00:42:57 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve get to Mars with Total Recall! We discuss our action-movie Mount Rushmore, consider Quaid's trip, and diss on Elon Musk. Get ready for a surprise! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:33:45 Movie discussion begins at 00:49:20 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve finally get around to the most Halloween Christmas movie of all time: The Nightmare Before Christmas. We talk about how we became whatever we are, discuss Tim Burton gathering talent around him, and applaud the absolutely tireless work that produced a remarkable work of art. WHAT DOES IT MEAN?!! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:25:22 Movie discussion begins at 00:48:43 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve review Black Christmas (2006). We play a game of Win-stead or Lose-stead, we talk North American giallo, and hate on the Bob and Harvey Weinstein. I LOVE your coat! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:34:49 Movie discussion begins at 00:48:57 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve have thoughts on Society. We talk Buffalo chicken dip, squelching, and the evils of wealth. I'm not paranoid. All my fears are real. This movie was submitted by our patron Matt Palmer! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:23:02 Movie discussion begins at 00:48:37 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are so far into Novampire that they're now talking about "cult classic" Queen of the Damned? Uncle Ben tries to convert Hollywood Steve to nu metal, we question why it took eight years to get a sequel to a very successful movie, and we uncover everything that makes this sequel so bad. Love Aaliyah though! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:32:40 Movie discussion begins at 00:53:15 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Tante Kate got an eyeful of Thanksgiving and they got some things to say! Spoiler-free until 00:17:45 If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Spoilers begin at 00:17:45 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve are deep in Novampire talking about Fright Night (2011). Hollywood Steve recounts the events of the Portland meetup. We have some scorching hot (mostly mild) takes about alcohol, discuss stacked casts and terrible CGI, and stick around through the end to hear a billion dollar idea. You're so cool, Brewster! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:38:46 Movie discussion begins at 01:03:18 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Tante Kate saw It's a Wonderful Knife and recorded their thoughts for you! Spoiler-free until 00:20:00 If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Spoilers begin at 00:20:00 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve tread further into Novampire with Renfield. We consult the most happening website on the internet, discuss practical effects, and defend ska. Pick it up! Pick it up! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:20:51 Movie discussion begins at 00:34:34 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve hail the triumphant return of Novampire by reviewing Blade II. We find out what that mouth do, imagine an alternate Marvel cinematic universe, and talk vampire hunter suplexes. Enjoy! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:30:16 Movie discussion begins at 00:43:52 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve discuss Annihilation. We F the A out of some of your Qs, get deep into depression, and discuss relationship issues. Get annihilated! This movie was submitted by our patron Grayson Hester! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:35:40 Movie discussion begins at 01:15:01 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve finish out the Halloween quadrilogy with Halloween Ends. We talk alliterative names and their deadly curse, entirely understandable check-receiving for inferior work, and evil finally dying on a night. Halloween! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:36:00 Movie discussion begins at 00:51:06 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve return to the Friday the 13th franchise with Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday. We find out if we would survive Jason Voorhees, we talk about the joys of physical media (again), and we get into the theory that Jason is a deadite. Get into it! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:21:47 Movie discussion begins at 00:30:49 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve review certified classic Ernest Scared Stupid. We judge various types of troll, discuss Jim Varney's career and impact, and tell Rimshot he's a good boy. Know what I mean, Vern? If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:29:04 Movie discussion begins at 00:49:01 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!
Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve review The Cell. We talk Tarsem Singh, psychological thrillers, and good old-fashioned detective work. Get into it! This movie was submitted by our patron Frank Soto! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:25:43 Movie discussion begins at 00:40:21 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!