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Coming up on todays show we discuss this upcoming weeks big debuts of the Snyder Cut and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Both are finally here and we give predictions on if either will be any good. Our first March Madness tournament begins with the greatest big screen villains edition! Rd 1 kicks of this week. Will there be any upsets? Did Roger get the seeding correct? Will Oleg let his love of DC cloud his already poor judgement? All of this plus our What’re we watching and Potpourri segments. Spoilers ahead, so you’ve been warned! Now, on to the show. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/watchplayrant/message
It’s finally that time! Roger, Jason, Ryan Turner, and Michael get together in the new Thirteen Palm Trees studio to discuss and choose the 2020 Gurus Game Award winners! Will Jason’s die hard Ghost of Tsushima love prevail? Did Roger stay loyal to the Final Fantasy VII Remake? What did the others vote? Check out Episode 107 to find out! Join our Discord here! Looking for some exclusive Gurus of Gaming merch? Check out our MERCH STORE! Exclusive content & merch available on our PATREON. HIT US UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA! FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - TWITTER - WEBSITE Gurus of Gaming is brought to you by Thirteen Palm Trees Podcast Production
Did Roger pass the realtor test?What about those who sinned before the Law?Advice for fugitives who order pizza.Roger spots a Wal-Mart shopper.Israelites and Christians going in circles.Heaven is not our Promised Land.The altar of uncertainty.Faith in Jesus for yourself and for others.Raising children by grace.A great Ray Stedman quote.Think on these things.
It is quite common these days to hear people talking about the creative process. Anyone from graphic designers to app designers legitimately use the phrase to describe what it takes to be successful at what they do. But a long-time area of fascination for me has been the creative process that goes into making timeless music. And when that process is done in the context of a group of people - a band - it’s nothing short of amazing. I’m immensely honored to be able to present you with this conversation I recorded with Roger Joseph Manning, Jr. formerly of the bands Jellyfish and Imperial Drag. He’s been one of the songwriters I’ve respected the most and I was thrilled to have this chat with him. You’ll hear Roger describe what’s going on under the surface of the creative process for most artists as well as his description of the path he’s walked to become an in-demand musician who’s requested to play on albums for well-known artists and unknown hopefuls alike. Topics Featured In This Episode [2:31] The first instrument Roger learned to play - from pots and pans to today [5:18] Hearing all kinds of music and expanding his musical horizons [9:10] Roger’s first jazz lessons and instruction [11:51] Trying to write a song and the drive to become a better songwriter [16:35] Roger’s self-education in experimenting with musical palettes (arranging) [24:40] Did Roger know he was creating something special on past albums? [36:40] The pain behind the creative process for many artists, including him [46:55] Artists Roger would love to play with Writing songs that endure: The goal of every songwriter When Roger speaks about songwriting, his eyes instantly light up. You can tell that it’s a topic that still captivates him 30 years after the formation of his first band, Jellyfish. As he recounts the first time he tried to write an original song of his own, he admits that it was amateur and awful. He was embarrassed even to ask for constructive criticism. But that didn’t deter him from trying again. Something inside told him that he’d have to fail a lot to find success, and he was willing to put in his reps. Fast forward to today and the music he created with his Jellyfish bandmates are some of the most timeless songs I know. The heart and soul of the music and the way it connects with the human condition are testaments to the benefit of all those years of hard work. In this conversation, Roger shares openly about his journey into music across the years, and to a deeper knowledge of himself as an artist and a human being. I hope you take the time to listen. What do AC/DC and the Beatles have in common? Outstanding musical arrangements One of the most fascinating parts of the conversation I had with Roger about his creative process had to do with the issue of arranging. You’ll hear me bring up AC/DC as an example of straightforward rock and roll, and the comment set Roger up to educate me on the intricacies and nuances of arranging songs in ways that connect with listeners on a deep level. We walk through the styles of the Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Black Sabbath, and more as Roger uncovers the details behind what makes a song truly good. It was a delightful journey I’d go on again anytime. At the time, did Roger realize he was making timeless music? Roger is quick to say that during the creative process you never know if what you’re after is even going to materialize, much less whether or not it’s going to become one of those timeless melodies that connect with people across generations (Think, “Yesterday” by the Beatles). It’s a process of discovery, one that takes the songwriter and artists as much by surprise as it does anyone else. But he also says that sometimes, after you’ve finished a song project, you just know it’s right, it’s the way it’s supposed to be. There’s a sense of finality and confidence that flow out of the process and into the way you feel about it after it’s done. Listen to hear Roger explain it as only a skilled and experienced songwriter can. Timeless songs connect with people on a deeper level The songs that endure are the ones that connect with us deeply. They speak to our experience, providing us an opportunity to hear an expression that represents what we would have said - or written - if we could have. If you’ve ever heard a song that made you feel that way, you know what I mean. I find Roger’s music to be those kinds of songs for me. They guide me along my journey, helping me to express my own thoughts and feelings about the pains and joys I’ve experienced along the way. He’s one of the musical greats I have long looked up to and this conversation was something I’ll never forget. I hope you listen. Resources & People Mentioned Roger’s solo EP: Glamping Band Roger was in: Imperial Drag Imperial Drag song: “Are you a boy, or are you a girl?” Roger’s previous Band: Jellyfish Jellyfish Album: Spilt Milk Jellyfish Album: Bellybutton Jellyfish song: New Mistake Eric Dover former Jellyfish Bandmate Tim Smith former Jellyfish Bandmate Band: Yes Band: Genesis Band: Mahavishnu Orchestra Artist: Jan Yanhammer Band: Return to Forever Artist: Chick Corea Band: Weather Report Band: XTC Band: Wings Band: 10cc Band: Echo & The Bunnymen Band: The Smiths Band: Devo Band: Thomas Dolby Band: The Beatles Band: The Beach Boys Andy Sturmer - Jellyfish bandmate Artist: Sting Band: The Hollies Band: AC/DC Band: Van Halen Band: Queen Band: Cheap Trick Band: Black Sabbath Band: The Rolling Stones Artist: Duke Ellington Artist: Marvin Gaye Artist: Aretha Franklin Artist: Prince Band: Sly and the Family Stone Artist: Beck Artist: Elvis Costello Artist: Andy Partridge Artist: Morrisey Artist: Pharrell Williams Connect with Roger Joseph Manning Roger on Instagram: @RogerJManningJr Roger on Twitter: @RogerJManningJr “Beautiful Things” with Donnie Vie Connect With Max Borges www.MaxBorgesAgency.com LinkedIn Subscribe to Unconventional Genius onApple Podcasts, Player FM, Soundcloud, or Spotify
Hello, and welcome to the beginning of "The New New Apartment Era". In this episode, we go over the episode "The Sister Story", written by Corey Powell, and directed by Joel Dickie and Steven Garcia. In this episode, Roger's sister Mo comes for a visit and the two get competitive quickly. Vinnie and Sunil also takes bets on how those two interacting will turn out.How many styles of weirdness are in this show? Did Roger and Mo take a ride on The Magic School Bus? Did we finally figure out the map? Should teens wear heels? Why isn't there more to the relationship dynamic between Roger and Mo? Or Blythe and Mo for that matter?
November 21, 1985. Littleton, Colorado. A masked gunman enters the home of 51-year old businessman Roger Dean and forces him to tie up and blindfold his wife, D.J.. After an apparent dispute over money, the gunman fatally shoots Roger and flees the scene, but investigators find evidence to suggest that Roger may have hired the intruder himself in a failed attempt at a kidnapping-robbery scheme. Nearly five years later, D.J. receives an anonymous letter from a man claiming to be Roger’s killer, who threatens to murder her daughter unless she pays him $100,000. Even after he instructs D.J. to drop off the money at a specified location, he does not show up and breaks off all contact. Were the extortionist and Roger Dean’s killer actually the same person? If so, what was his motive for the crime? Did Roger have some dark secrets in his background which led to his death? On this week’s episode of “The Trail Went Cold”, we examine a very bizarre and complex case of murder and extortion. Additional Reading: https://unsolved.com/gallery/roger-dean/ https://coloradocommunitymedia.com/stories/cold-case-files-who-killed-roger-dean,75259 http://blogs.denverpost.com/coldcases/2010/12/05/family-of-murdered-businessman-extorted-years-later/1830/ “The Trail Went Cold” will also be appearing at True Crime Podcast Festival 2019 on July 13th at the Marriott Downtown in Chicago. Please visit their website for more details. The Trail Went Cold will be appearing at the event, “True Crime Podcasts: Live in Toronto”, being held at the Royal Cinema in Toronto on Sunday, August 18. For more information and to purchase tickets to the event, please visit this website. “The Trail Went Cold” is on Patreon! Visit www.patreon.com/thetrailwentcold to become a patron and gain access to our exclusive bonus content. Click here to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. Click here to listen to the podcast on Stitcher. Click here to subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Music. Click here to subscribe to the podcast on Spotify. The Trail Went Cold is produced and edited by Magill Foote. All music is composed by Vince Nitro.
"Blythe is still a skeptic, yes, you know her. Been best friends and will be till we die. I got all my veggies in fear from the abduction. Blythe really thinks I'm just telling lies. Alright Up all day long And there's something very wrong And I know it must be soon. Saw them this afternoon. I'm not like you guys I'm not like you..."Hello, and welcome to season 3 of the Littlest PetCast. Today we are going over the episode "War of the Weirds", written by Roger Eschbacher, and directed by Joel Dickie. In this episode, the pets think aliens have landed and will soon take over Downtown City. However, Blythe doesn't believe aliens exist. Meanwhile, Mrs. Twombly is mad about Fisher advertising, and decides to step up her game.Why are Universal Languages a bad idea? Why do pandas sleep standing up? What are some of your favorite missions in Sly 2? Did Roger see any aliens? How bad are the Biskits at advertising?
Episode 16 - On this week's episode, Adam bravely charges into battle alone against King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. Is the sword of legend a real treasure or did Adam wish he could shove it back in the rock? The guys also list out some movies that came to their minds while pondering Mother's Day Weekend (Caution: it gets weird). For this week's movie homework assignments, it was a horror bonanza. Does Adam worship the pit in Jug Face? Did Roger survive the night in The House of the Devil? Was Matt freaked out by Freaks? All this and more on The Film Coterie! Check us out on Facebook (www.facebook.com/filmcoterie), find our webpage at www.filmcoterie.com, and follow our Twitter account - @filmcoterie.
Episode 12 - On this week's episode, Adam and Matt take a trip to space to check on life and the guys give their thoughts on The Discovery. The guys also complete their most recent movie homework assignments. Did Roger survive his trip to A Cabin in the Woods? Does Adam discover a cosmic truth in Fritz Lang's Destiny? Did Roger finally find a movie that Matt likes with I Don't Feel at Home In This World Anymore? All this and more on the The Film Coterie!
Episode 09 - On this episode, the guys review the new live-action Beauty and the Beast, update their brackets for March Movie Madness, and complete their most recent Movie Homework assignments. Did Roger enjoy his time In Bruges? Has Matt finally cracked the mystery in Mulholland Drive? Does Adam's hot / cold streak continue with Refn after viewing Valhalla Rising? All this and more on The Film Coterie.
Episode 07 - On this week's episode, the guys pay tribute to the late, great Bill Paxton, debate whether Logan is worth sinking your claws into, Adam discusses whether or not you should RSVP to Table 19, Roger gives his acceptance speech as the winner of the Oscar Bet, and the guys reveal some of their picks for "under-appreciated" comic book movies. It's a loaded episode! On top of everything else, the guys still complete their most recent Movie Homework assignment. Did Roger gave a standing ovation to Hamlet 2? Was Matt slain by Lady Snowblood? Did Adam have a hangover after hanging with the 24 Hour Party People?
Episode 06 - On this week's episode, the guys reveal their oscar picks and discuss the terrible fate that will befall the loser(s), review the creepy new movie Get Out, give their thoughts on the all-female written and directed horror anthology XX, and complete their most recent movie homework assignments. Was Adam won over by the Yankee Doodle Dandy? How was Matt's trip Southbound? Did Roger become an honorary Canadian just by watching Goon? All this and more on the Film Coterie. Check out our website at www.filmcoterie.com, follow @filmcoterie on Twitter, or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/filmcoterie.
Episode 04 - On this week's podcast, the guys take their best shot at reviewing John Wick: Chapter 2, discus some action films that they deem "instant classics", and complete their most recent movie homework assignments. Did White Heat steal Adam's heart? Did Roger survive his trippy adventure into the midnight madness that is El Topo? Would Matt rather run wild with Nocturnal Animals or just go to bed? All this and more on The Film Coterie. For all the latest news, check out the full website at www.filmcoterie.com. Follow us on Facebook, tweet at us @filmcoterie, and subscribe on iTunes.