Podcasts about Film

Does the whiskey industry need another corporate documentary, or does it just need a better script? Today we're joined by Ryan and Alec Balas, the creative minds behind Whiskeyland TV, to talk about their transition from professional filmmaking to capturing the soul of the bourbon trail. From shooting childhood home videos to their serendipitous entry into the spirits world with their film Runner, the brothers share how a candid "bathtub epiphany" led to a vision for whiskey-centric storytelling that bypasses the big brands to focus on the authentic narratives of smaller producers. In a saturated market that often favors flashy, 15-second clips over substance, Ryan and Alec are focused on nuanced storytelling that resonates with enthusiasts on a personal level. I've been a fan of their work and ever since their debut of Whiskeyland of Pursuit as episode 1, they have certainly made a name for themselves in this space. Show Notes: How childhood experiences influenced Ryan and Alec's creativity The origin story of Whiskeyland TV The importance of authenticity in whiskey storytelling Challenges faced in today's content creation landscape Balancing audience engagement with genuine narratives What to expect next from Whiskeyland TV The connection between bourbon culture and personal stories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I'm sharing the next installment from the terrific day-long conference convened by the Institute for America, China, and the Future of Global Affairs (ACF) at Johns Hopkins SAIS on April 3rd in Washington — "The China Debate We're Not Having: Politics, Technology, and the Road Ahead." Last week's episode featured Jessica Chen Weiss's opening remarks and the first panel, "What China Wants." This week, I've got the companion panel — "What Does the United States Want?" — which I think pairs beautifully with that first session, and which takes up a question that's arguably harder and more uncomfortable to answer. The panel is moderated by SAIS Dean James Steinberg, who served as Deputy National Security Advisor in the Clinton administration and Deputy Secretary of State under Obama — and who keeps this moving with real sharpness. He's joined by Matt Duss, Executive Vice President at the Center for International Policy, who starts things off with a bracing observation: the United States does not know what it wants. The old foreign policy consensus has shattered, he argues, and neither the Trump administration nor the Democratic establishment has produced a coherent replacement. He locates the most interesting thinking in the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, where he hopes the 2028 primary will force some of these hard questions into the open. Katherine Thompson, a Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute who previously served in the Pentagon and on Capitol Hill, brings a military-strategic lens. She makes a sharp case that the new National Defense Strategy, for all its imperfections, at least opens the door to an honest conversation about trade-offs — something Washington has been allergic to. If you're going to prioritize deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, she argues, you have to actually give things up elsewhere, and the Iran situation is making that tension impossible to ignore. Jonas Nahm, the Andrew W. Mellon Associate Professor at SAIS who served in the Biden administration, reframes economic competition with China in refreshingly concrete terms. Rather than abstract great-power framing, he identifies three specific buckets — affordability and energy, technological catch-up, and manufacturing competitiveness — where Chinese capacity could actually help solve American problems, if we had the political imagination to let it. And Leslie Vinjamuri, president and CEO of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, brings striking new polling data showing a 40-percentage-point swing in American favorability toward China since 2024 — now at 53 percent — driven largely by Democrats but with movement among Republicans too. She situates this in the fading of pandemic-era hostility and the absence of sustained anti-China rhetoric from the current administration, and adds an invaluable perspective on how utterly confused America's allies are about what Washington actually expects of them. The conversation ranges across Taiwan and strategic ambiguity, whether allies arming up in the Indo-Pacific helps or hurts, the collapse of U.S. credibility on human rights, the future of dollar dominance, and whether the 2028 election will finally force a reckoning with these questions. It's a rich, candid discussion — and a reminder that the hardest debates in U.S.-China policy may not be about China at all. Panelists:— Matt Duss, Executive Vice President, Center for International Policy— Katherine Thompson, Senior Fellow, Cato Institute— Jonas Nahm, Andrew W. Mellon Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins SAIS— Leslie Vinjamuri, President and CEO, Chicago Council on Global Affairs Moderator: James Steinberg, Dean, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International StudiesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Comedians Uncle Lazer and Wyatt Feegrado join Zac Amico this week for a much needed return to Tromaville with a sneaky fun flick! We get a glimpse into the etymology of "geek" and bear witness to one possible perilous path that lies ahead of our beloved sideshow warriors. Strap in your blades for one fowl fiasco, it's none other than Luther the Geek!Original Air Date: 04/10/26BIG ANNOUNCEMENT EPISODE!!For the FULL watch-along experience, visit GaSDigital.com and use promo code ZAC at signup and SAVE $1.50 on your monthly subscription, plus access to all of our video episodes, completely Ad-Free & UNCENSORED!Subscribe to Zac's BRAND NEW show, Zac Amico's Morning Zoo!https://www.youtube.com/@ZacsMorningZooSupport Our Sponsors!Fans over the age of 21, visit YoKratom.com for all your Kratom needs. No promo code necessary, just head over to YoKratom.com, home of the $60 kilo!Follow The Show!Uncle Lazer:⁠http://youtube.com/@unclelazer⁠⁠http://instagram.com/uncle_lazer⁠Wyatt Feegrado:NEW SPECIAL: ⁠http://youtube.com/watch?v=tkcBABRDtYY⁠⁠http://instagram.com/wyattfeegrado⁠Zac Amico:⁠http://punchup.live/zacamico⁠⁠http://youtube.com/@midnightspookshow⁠⁠http://instagram.com/zacisnotfunny⁠⁠http://twitter.com/zaspookshow⁠GaS Digital:⁠http://youtube.com/@gasdigitalnetwork⁠⁠http://instagram.com/gasdigital⁠⁠http://twitter.com/gasdigitalSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailEthan Nagel is a Marine Corps Infantrymen and Scout Sniper that served during the height of Iraq and Afghanistan war. He deployed to the Haditha Triad and Fallujah Provinces in Iraq and volunteered for a third deployment to Afghanistan as a Combat Advisor on Embedded Training Team 1-11. While attached to 10th Special Forces group and on patrol deep in the Mountains of Uzbin Valley, the team would be ambushed and then surrounded by Taliban fighters. Ethan would be wounded twice in the battle and would go on to recieve the Silver Star for protecting the body of Chief Warrant Officer Vose from being taken by the enemy. After his service the Marine Corps Ethan would deploy multiple times into combat zones with various roles included Advanced Static Secuirtty for CIA black sites and mobile protection for VIP's in Kabul. After earning his Bachelors Degree in Intelligence Studies , he would go onto study Cinematography in Film school and go into film, direct and edit project for various companies and brands to include Netflix, Redbull, Black Rifle Coffee Company, Nine Line Apparel and Vet Tv. Ethan hosts his own show called Into The Breach, focusing on sit down interviews with veterans and a weekly OSINT show that keepsup with current conflicts around the world.Ethan's podcast, Into The Breach: https://www.youtube.com/@INTOTHEBREACHSHOWEthan's socials: @ethan.nagel.filmsVeteran State Of Mind Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@veteranstateofmindIf you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, please email us at info@vsompodcast.com, or follow us on social media: @veteranstateofmindSupport the show

Inflaţia s-a apropiat de 10% şi loveşte puternic în speranţa de creştere economică (Ziarul Financiar) - Noii şefi ai marilor parchete îşi încep miercuri mandatele de trei ani (Adevărul) - Ajuns de trei ani în Parlament, Codul urbanismului este încă în sertar la Camera Deputaților / România riscă să piardă peste 1 miliard de euro din PNRR (HotNews) - “Jurnalul unei cameriste”, cel mai recent film regizat de Radu Jude, va avea premiera la Cannes, în cadrul secțiunii Quinzaine des Cinéastes (Cultura la dubă) Inflaţia s-a apropiat de 10% şi loveşte puternic în speranţa de creştere economică (Ziarul Financiar) Politicile proaste din trecut, deficitul bugetar aflat la cote greu de susţinut, se văd azi în banalitatea unei etichete la raft: preţurile cresc, în ciuda consumului în scădere. Criza din piaţa mondială a petrolului a adăugat, în martie, 0,6% la inflaţie, ajunsă la 9,9%, anual, faţă de 9,3%, în februarie. România rămâne, aşadar, pe primul loc în topul european al inflaţiei, în ciuda reducerii consumului casnic şi a consumului guvernamental. Inflaţia în România este de trei ori mai mare decât în Germania, de şase ori mai mare ca în Italia, de cinci ori mai mare ca în Belgia, de cinci ori mai mare ca în Franţa, notează ZF. Noii şefi ai marilor parchete îşi încep miercuri mandatele de trei ani (Adevărul) Ziarul reamintește că este vorba despre Cristina Chiriac - procuror general al Parchetului de pe lângă Înalta Curte de Casaţie şi Justiţie, Ioan-Viorel Cerbu - procuror-şef al Direcţiei Naţionale Anticorupţie şi Codrin-Horaţiu Miron - procuror-şef al Direcţiei de Investigare a Infracţiunilor de Criminalitate Organizată şi Terorism. Săptămâna trecută, preşedintele Nicuşor Dan a anunţat că a semnat decretele pentru numirea şefilor marilor parchete, în urma propunerilor primite de la ministrul Justiţiei, Radu Marinescu. „După acest moment, aşteptarea pe care o am de la Parchete şi, implicit, de la şefii Parchetelor este o dinamizare a activităţii pentru a răspunde aşteptărilor românilor. De marea corupţie se ocupă DNA, de corupţia curentă se ocupă Parchetul General. De la DIICOT îmi doresc destructurarea marilor reţele de droguri şi a marilor reţele de evaziune fiscală”, afirma Nicuşor Dan, într-o conferinţă de presă susţinută la Palatul Cotroceni. Președintele oberva și că „sistemul nostru judiciar a transformat procurorii într-un fel de funcţionari apăsaţi de mii de dosare şi care nu mai au timpul necesar ca să se uite la dosarele care sunt cu adevărat de impact pentru societate. Şi una din preocupări va fi despre cum să punem în balanţă activitatea asta de rutină care este necesară şi cum putem să o simplificăm, să o standardizăm şi cum să lăsăm totuşi timp procurorilor pentru a se ocupa de acele dosare importante cu impact asupra societăţii”, a afirmat şeful statului. Șefii marilor parchete au mandate legale de doar 3 ani, care pot fi reînnoite doar o singură dată. Fețele lui Kelemen Hunor. Își asumă eșecul alături de Orbán? (DW) Liderii UDMR continuă să creadă că susținerea lor față de Viktor Orbán și Fidesz, partidul acestuia, a fost întemeiată. Kelemen Hunor, președintele Uniunii Democrate Maghiare din România, a declarat că formațiunea sa nu are motive „să-și pună cenușă-n cap” fiindcă a susținut Fidesz la alegerile generale de duminică. Relația de vasalitate a UDMR față de Viktor Orbán și Fidesz era atât de serioasă încât în cele două turnee făcute anul trecut de Péter Magyar în Transilvania niciunul dintre membrii marcanți ai Uniunii nu a vrut să se vadă cu el. Politețea ardelenească a fost înlocuită de orbirea lor politică. Cât de credibil mai poate fi Kelemen Hunor în fața maghiarilor din Transilvania? Care dintre fețele lui mai poate fi luată în serios: cea pro-europeană clamată la București sau cea pro-Orbán, iliberalul pro-rus pe care l-a susținut la Budapesta și în fața maghiarilor ardeleni? Cât de sincer a fost liderul UDMR cu fiecare dintre părți? Dar cu el însuși?, se întreabă jurnalista Sabina Fati în analiza publicată pe pagina DW. UDMR a avut meritul să susțină propaganda lui Viktor Orbán în așa fel încât maghiarii ardeleni să creadă că doar Ungaria îi ajută cu adevărat, deși în paralel administrațiile din secuime și nu numai, primeau finanțări importante de la guvernul român. După ce Viktor Orbán a pierdut puterea la Budapesta, UDMR încearcă o repliere, o nouă înțelegere cu învingătorul, cu Péter Magyar și partidul său,Tisza, eventual înainte să apară în presa ungară numele celor din Uniune care au beneficiat personal de afacerile susținute de guvernele ungare din ultimii 16 ani. Între timp, Kelemen Hunor ar trebui să-și asume înfrângerea alături de Viktor Orbán, mai ales că este în fruntea UDMR de 15 ani, o perioadă prea lungă pentru un politician, oricât de talentat ar fi și oricâte fețe poate avea. Ajuns de trei ani în Parlament, Codul urbanismului este încă în sertar la Camera Deputaților / România riscă să piardă peste 1 miliard de euro din PNRR (HotNews) Mai multe puncte la care politicienii nu au reușit să se pună de acord blochează de luni de zile la Comisia de administrație publică de la Camera Deputaților Codul urbanismului, un proiect care va reuni legislația ce vizează amenajările și construcțiile, pentru mai puțină birocrație.  Potrivit HotNews, punctele de divergență sunt:  construcțiile pe plajă,  construcțiile pe spații verzi,  o parte din referendumul lui Nicușor Dan, ca autorizarea construcțiilor și a planurilor urbanistice să treacă de la Primăriile de Sector, la Primăria Capitalei,  chestiuni juridice legate de certificatele de urbanism și atacarea în instanță a autorizațiilor și documentațiilor de urbanism. Codul urbanismului trebuie aprobat până la vară, pentru ca România să nu piardă peste 1 miliard de euro, fonduri din PNRR.  Termenul final al PNRR este 31 august 2026, dar în iulie și august este vacanță parlamentară, astfel că el poate fi adoptat cel târziu în iunie.   “Jurnalul unei cameriste”, cel mai recent film regizat de Radu Jude, va avea premiera la Cannes, în cadrul secțiunii Quinzaine des Cinéastes (Cultura la dubă) “Jurnalul unei cameriste”/ “Le journal d'une femme de chambre“, cel mai recent film regizat de Radu Jude, va avea premiera la Cannes, în cadrul secțiunii Quinzaine des Cinéastes. Acesta este primul film realizat de Jude în afara României, cu o echipă mixtă, de români și francezi. Filmările au avut loc în Franța și România. În rol principal joacă actrița Ana Dumitrașcu. Filmul este produs de un cunoscut producător francez, Saïd Ben Saïd. Despre proiect și colaborarea cu acesta, Radu Jude a vorbit într-un interviu pentru Cultura la dubă, realizat în august 2025.

This week marks the launch of a brand new series on the podcast: Film The Fall, where we sit down with some of the best producers in the game to talk all things filming whitetail hunts. In this series, we dive into the gear they trust, the strategies behind capturing a hunt the right way, and what it really takes to turn a moment in the woods into a powerful story on screen. From close calls to once-in-a-lifetime encounters, we break down real hunts through the eyes of the guys behind the camera. To kick things off, we're joined by Cody Cooper, a seasoned producer who's worked with Lee & Tiffany on The Crush TV, Lee Ellis, and the Seek One crew. Cody walks us through his journey in the industry, how he got to where he is today, and what he's learned along the way. We also take a deep dive into one of the most talked-about hunts in recent memory, Lee Ellis' spot-and-stalk Kansas buck in the rain. Cody was behind the camera for that hunt, and in this episode, you'll hear the full story from his perspective , the challenges, the decisions, and what it took to capture it all in the moment. If you've ever wanted a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into filming a whitetail hunt, this is one you won't want to miss. Enjoy. . . Lee Ellis's hunt in the rain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxWMg7zjxwc&t=2981s . Promo Codes: Latitude Outdoors: thefall Americas Best Bowstrings: TFP Helix Broadheads:TFP Faceoff Ebikes: TFP Asio Gear: FALL20 Kuhle Archery: FALL25 . . . Partner Websites: Jays Sporting Goods - https://www.jayssportinggoods.com/ Helix Broadheads - https://www.helixbroadheads.com/ Latitude Outdoors - https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/ Garmin Bow Sights - https://www.garmin.com/en-US/c/outdoor-recreation/sportsman-and-tactical-devices/ Prime Archery - https://www.g5prime.com/ Asio Gear - https://asiogear.com?utm_source=pro&utm_medium=fall Faceoff Hunting Ebikes - https://www.faceoffebikes.com/ Michigan Buckpole - https://mibuckpole.com/ Vitalize Seed Company - https://vitalizeseed.com/ Kuhle Archery - https://kuhlearchery.com/ Everland Outdoors - https://everlandoutdoors.com/  Moonguide - https://moonguide.com/ Moultrie - https://www.moultrie.com/ Don't forget to check out the Fall Podcast Youtube channel for new content. Subscribe to the channel as well. Thank you. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSCcGJeHHxejFXBZAO83QA For updates from The Fall Podcast: The Fall Podcast on Instagram - The Fall Podcast The Fall Podcast on Facebook - The Fall Podcast Facebook The Fall Podcast Youtube Channel - The Fall Podcast Youtube Channel Subscribe and Rate us on Itunes: SUBSCRIBE to The Fall Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Mortimer is an award-winning filmmaker (King Lines, Valley Uprising, The Dawn Wall, The Alpinist) and co-creator of the Reel Rock Film Tour. We talked about his latest project, The Dark Wizard, a new 4-part documentary series now streaming on HBO Max about Dean Potter, which shares the full story of Dean in all of his human complexity—as a visionary, climbing legend, and a tormented soul. Free Masterclass (Unlock Your Full Potential in Climbing)

James Altucher breaks down the real foundation of creativity and why most writers and filmmakers struggle—not because they lack talent, but because they don't consistently generate ideas. He explains how developing an “idea muscle” through daily practice can completely transform your ability to create stories, solve problems, and build projects. Instead of waiting for inspiration, he reframes creativity as a discipline—something you train every day through repetition and experimentation.The conversation also dives into filmmaking and screenwriting from a practical perspective, including how to start projects without overthinking, why persistence matters more than perfection, and how to use small creative “wins” to build momentum. From pitching shows at HBO to creating content with minimal resources, James emphasizes that execution—not theory—is what separates working creators from those who never finish their ideas.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-podcast--2664729/support.

But WHY didn't they like it?Mark Kermode and Jack Howard re-watched EYES WIDE SHUT and get together in their regular Sun Pub in London's Drury Lane to talk about Kubrick's 1999 film starring Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise.With thanks to Richard Gay and to The Sun Pub in London's Drury Lane.Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency productionProduced by Hedda Lornie Archbold© HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brenna and Joe wrap up Book 7 with a look at the 2002 Disney adaptation of Tuck Everlasting, starring Alexis Bledel and Jonathan Jackson (and his schwoopy hair!)The big change in the film is the focus on Winnie and Jesse's love story, as well as an updated time period (and no jailbreak!)Plus: Joe's movie-ruining factoid; Ben Kingsley's villainous performance; and why being abducted on a horse isn't the same as walking.Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:> Brenna: @brennacgray> Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky)Have a mail bag question? Email us at hkhspod@gmail.com Theme music: Letra “Like A Bird” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

durée : 01:32:25 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Philippe Garbit - Les "Mardis du cinéma : Un printemps pour Hitchcock", une analyse de Jean Douchet et Laurence Drummond du dialogue, important dans l'histoire du cinéma, entre Alfred Hitchcock et François Truffaut, et plus largement sur l'art d'Alfred Hitchcock, un dandy, "Un homme qui en savait trop"... - réalisation : Virginie Mourthé - invités : Jean Douchet Cinéaste, historien et critique de cinéma (1929-2019); Alfred Hitchcock Réalisateur et scénariste britannique; François Truffaut Réalisateur de cinéma et comédien français; Jacques Chancel Journaliste français

Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is the animated adventure comedy film based on Nintendo's Mario video game franchise. It is the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) and is once again produced by Illumination and Nintendo. Princess Rosalina (Brie Larson), the adoptive mother of the Lumas living in the Comet Observatory, is kidnapped by Bowser Jr. (Benny Safdie), who plots to drain her power to create life to fuel a universe-destroying cannon in honour of his father, Bowser (Jack Black), who was defeated by Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day). Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy), Toad (Keegan-Michael Key), and their new pal Yoshi (Donald Glover), venture into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom. We break down all things cameos, references, easter eggs, and the all important plot.

durée : 00:02:41 - InterNational - par : Jean-Philippe Balasse - Comme toutes les belles histoires, celle-ci commence avec une malle aux trésors, quelque part dans le Michigan. Un grand coffre en bois, au fond duquel monsieur Bill McFarland, 76 ans, garde les souvenirs de son arrière-grand-père. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Per la psicologia buddista, la percezione umana è una sequenza di fasi che, in assenza di presenza mentale, può portare a un continuo rimuginio. Praticare Mindfulness agisce proprio a questo livello, interrompendo la catena percettiva prima che diventi proliferazione incontrollata. Lascia un commento nella nostra community! https://discord.gg/hDVGVd2

Scott Mason talks with Joe Blewett of Jetsxfactor about the All-22 film of new Jets safety Dane Delton and new Jets EDGE Kingsley Enagbare! Joe discusses: -Play style & versatility -Contrast to previous schemes -Strengths and weaknesses -Fit in new look Jets defense And much more! Check out the Play Like A Jet store and get your "Play Like A Jet" logo shirt RIGHT NOW! Hoodies, hats, mugs, etc.....also available! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/19770068-play-like-a-jet-logo-shirt?store_id=717242 To advertise on Play Like A Jet, please contact: Justin@Brokencontrollermedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we add and subtract. Episode 927: Probabilistic Tax Documents originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]

After 20 years of development hell, Metal Gear Solid is finally becoming a movie with Final Destination: Bloodlines directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein attached, and Hideo Kojima doesn't appear to be part of the production. Netflix greenlights Extraction 3 with Chris Hemsworth and Idris Elba returning for summer 2026 production in Sydney and Europe, continuing Tyler Rake's story from the Extraction 2 cliffhanger. In a stunning admission, Disney and James Cameron are discussing making future Avatar movies "cheaper and shorter" after Avatar: Fire and Ash earned $1.4 billion with insiders calling the franchise "culturally exhausted" despite the massive box office. Jonathan Majors and co-star JC Kilcoyne fell six feet through an unsecured window on the set of his Daily Wire action movie comeback vehicle, with Kilcoyne requiring stitches across both hands; the incident sparked a crew strike after over half the production team walked off citing safety concerns including falling props, black mold, missing oversight, and a special effects supervisor with a prior explosives conviction, while producers responded by saying they "don't negotiate with communists." Amazon MGM Studios officially greenlights RoboCop series reboot for Prime Video under new TV chief Peter Friedlander, with Peter Ocko as showrunner and James Wan executive producing, reviving the franchise after years in development limbo and previous failed attempts at legacy film sequels. Plus: Cameron potentially passing Avatar franchise to younger director or finishing the story as novels, Lipovsky and Stein's hot streak includes Gremlins 3 and animated Venom movie, and the question of whether Avatar 4 and 5 need to happen after $6.7 billion across three films. Every story is either franchise resurrection, franchise exhaustion, or production chaos.The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

Michael Boatman on Spin City, Hollywood Survival & UFO Encounters In this engaging episode of Reza Rifts, Keith Reza sits down with actor and writer Michael Boatman for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, career longevity, and the mysteries that keep life interesting. From his memorable work on Spin City, Arli$$, China Beach, and The Good Fight to his life as a novelist and storyteller, Michael reflects on the unpredictable path of building a lasting career in entertainment. The conversation explores his writing process, fascinating Hollywood encounters, the realities of working in television and film, and his longtime curiosity about space, UFOs, and the unknown. Funny, insightful, and surprisingly moving, this episode is packed with stories about resilience, identity, reinvention, and what it means to keep evolving as an artist in an industry that never stops changing. Guest Bio Michael Boatman is an American actor and writer best known for his roles as Carter Heywood on Spin City, Samuel Beckett on China Beach, Stanley Babson on Arli$$, Motown in Hamburger Hill, and Julius Cain on The Good Wife and The Good Fight. He has also built a respected career as a fiction writer, with books including God Laughs When You Die and The Revenant Road. Follow Michael Boatman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelboatman64/ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0090225/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Comedy Special Announcement 02:04 Guest Introduction: Michael Boatman 11:18 The Journey of Writing Books 17:40 Experiences with Aliens and UFOs 24:20 Acting Career and Breakthrough Roles 32:28 Contrasting Styles: Spin City vs. Arli$$ 37:02 Breaking Boundaries in Television 40:01 The Impact of Celebrity on TV 43:01 Michael J. Fox's Journey with Parkinson's 48:08 The Resilience of the Human Spirit 52:02 Navigating the Transition from TV to Film 55:04 The Evolution of the Entertainment Industry 01:00:57 The Challenges of Being an Actor Today 01:05:47 The Fear of Impermanence in Acting 01:11:59 A Sweet Reflection on Identity   Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61  Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza  ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza  X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza  TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza  Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/  Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter!   Up Next on Reza Rifts Stay tuned for more candid, funny, and deeply human conversations with actors, comedians, writers, and entertainers from across the Hollywood universe. On Reza Rifts, every episode brings you closer to the people behind the performances and the stories you never saw coming.   #RezaRifts #KeithReza #MichaelBoatman #SpinCity #Arli$$ #ChinaBeach #TheGoodFight #Hollywood #Acting #Writing #Storytelling #UFOs #SpaceMysteries #EntertainmentPodcast #ComedyPodcast  

A local connection to the film “TOW,” which follows a woman's fight against a costly towing dispute, brings the real-life story into sharp focus.

In this episode of Sounds Like Comics, we switch gears to revisit National Lampoon's Animal House — the rowdy, irreverent comedy classic from John Landis that helped redefine the genre. We dive into its outrageous humour, iconic moments, and lasting influence on college comedies that followed.

datum: 31 maart 2026 gasten: Sven De Ridder en Alex Agnew Op 15 februari 2026 is de Amerikaanse acteur Robert Duvall overleden. We doen weer een eerbetoon met een top 15 van zijn films. Die lijst kun je hier vinden: https://letterboxd.com/jokerfokke/list/fokcast-633-de-robert-duvall-film-top-15/

The legendary film critic and historian and his “Maltin on Movies” co-host (and daughter!) join us to discuss their wonderful new book “Family Movie Night Menus: Recipes and Films for Unforgettable Times Together,” and one of their very favorite movies, Billy Wilder's acidic media commentary “Ace in the Hole.” Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You're cordially invited to hear the happy couple (and Shahir) discuss Kristoffer Borgli's "The Drama"! Seating arrangements, dietary restrictions and past trauma's will all be revealed as Matt, Jamie and Shahir wade through the murky waters of the most misleading marketed movie of the year (so far!) If you're enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an email or hitting us up on Letterboxd, Twitter(X), BlueSky or Instagram!You can catch our episodes early and ad free over on Nebula! Sign up with the link below. It really helps out the pod so we thank you in advance!https://go.nebula.tv/theonlypodcastaboutmoviesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In questo episodio di Stivale Italiano, analizziamo tre notizie fondamentali della settimana per capire meglio la realtà italiana attuale. Un episodio pensato per chi studia la lingua (livello B1-B2)Cosa troverai in questo episodio:Politica a Roma: Analizziamo l'informativa di Giorgia Meloni alla Camera. Cos'è la "Fase 2"? Parleremo di rimpasto di governo, opposizione e della proposta italiana sul Patto di Stabilità europeo.Cronaca da Bergamo: Riflettiamo sul grave episodio di violenza avvenuto in una scuola di Trescore Balneario. Un fatto che solleva domande difficili sulla sicurezza scolastica, l'uso dei social network (Telegram) e l'imputabilità dei minori.Cultura e Cinema a Trieste: Scopriamo il successo di "Un anno di scuola", il nuovo film della pluripremiata regista Laura Samani. Una storia di crescita ambientata nei primi anni 2000 che sta mettendo d'accordo tutta la critica italiana.

No race this week due to the troubles in the Middle East, that’s why we’re breaking out the ‘NOT THE’ brand from the emergency cupboard. We hope you enjoy. Warning: this podcast occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable for children), unusual humour (which may be unsuitable for adults), and the ramblings of 2 uninformed...

Mike and Kelsey return to give their Best and Worst Movies for March. Mike shares a movie theater take so diabolical that Kelsey has to call him out on it. Kelsey shares the movie that traumatized this month and put them both in a dark mental state. And the movie Mike watched without Kelsey knowing! In the Movie Review, Mike gives his thoughts on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie where Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach embark on an adventure across the galaxy. Mike shares why he thinks this was better than the original, Donald’s Glover’s performance as Yoshi stole the show, and his Top 5 Most Played Super Mario games of all-time. In the Trailer Park, Mike dives into Dune: Part Three and shares why he has had a hard time getting into the franchise, why people have ridiculed him for it but why the epic conclusion may be the most promising installment. New Episodes Every Monday! Check out Kelsey’s new Book Account on IG @KelseyRodReads Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on X: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI is bad, except maybe it's not, maybe AI will help you solve the murder of your wife before it executes you for the murder of its wife... wtf is Mercy saying, anyway? Maybe it's saying if you put your hero in a chair for 100 minutes your movie will feel inert. Especially if Chris Pratt is that hero? Hard to say, but we do our best to untangle one of the silliest flops of the year. Stay updated on all things Flop House, plus a little extra, with our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets! Wikipedia page for Mercy Recommended in this episode: Dan: Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice (2026) Stu: Saw X (2023) Elliott: Lemonade Joe (1964)

The gloves are off and the debate gets ugly. Tonight we're throwing the greatest third films in franchise history into the fire and letting them fight it out the only way that matters:  Bracket Battle. No nostalgia goggles, no mercy, just head-to-head matchups until only one threequel is left standing.  

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we once again welcome Special Guest Brett Owen into the studio! With his incredible insightful knowledge & overall Collection too; of Mattel's Secret Wars Toyline! With an impressive Roster of characters from all around the Marvel Universe! Kicking off in the early 80s; including a very impressive assortment of Vehicles & Playset. Brett drops some fact bombs that shock the Toy Power team; and he also has some great Toys from his personal collection to chat towards - including (but not limited to); the Doom Copter & Freedom Fighter sets. Then after a fantastic response from our listeners; Trent digs out another retro issue of ToyFare Magazine - in the new segment dubbed: From The Archives! With a look-back at the previous Top-10 list from Toyfare issue #11; how does that stand up against an apparently Fan-Voted 64 Action Figure Tournament -from the pages of ToyFare issue #38?!?! A fun guessing game for the crew; as they try & guess who will be (or was), the Overall Winner?! Do you agree; or were your own guesses different to ours? Enjoy!! Check out Brett on Instagram: @MyNameIsBrett & be sure to follow the Adelaide Comic & Toy Fair on all Social Media platforms! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Fritz, reporter at The Wall Street Journal, sheds light on the American entertainment industry's recent struggles as studios shoot more and more films and television productions outside the US. Photo: Hollywood Sign in Los Angeles, California. Credit: Thomas Wolf via Wikimedia Commons.

Scott Mason talks with Joe Blewett of Jetsxfactor about the All-22 film of new Jets DL David Onyemata! Joe discusses: -Onyemata's play style & versatility -Contrast to Onyemata's last scheme playing for Jeff Ulbrich -Strengths and weaknesses -Fit in new look Jets defense And much more! Check out the Play Like A Jet store and get your "Play Like A Jet" logo shirt RIGHT NOW! Hoodies, hats, mugs, etc.....also available! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/19770068-play-like-a-jet-logo-shirt?store_id=717242 To advertise on Play Like A Jet, please contact: Justin@Brokencontrollermedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simpsons kingpin Matt Selman returns to the show this week, except this time he's the one calling ALL the shots! We discuss the life of a Simpsons showrunner in 2026, updates on the new Simpsons Movie, the transition with Al Jean, the worst TV finales, upcoming Disney Plus exclusive episodes, why The Simpsons no longer have couch gags and more!Support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcSY0Listen on Apple Podcasts - apple.co/4dgpW3ZCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Goin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe Movie Guide with Maltin & Davis - themovieguidepodcast.comThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastTalking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-The Office Talk - spreaker.com/show/the-office-talk-podcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcast--5828977/support.

'The Travel Companion' is a new independent film that tells the story of Simon, a struggling documentary filmmaker, and his friendship with Bruce, an airline worker who invites Simon to be his traveling companion for a year, meaning he can fly for free. But their relationship is complicated when Bruce meets Beatrice, a more successful filmmaker that challenges Simon's creative insecurities. The film, shot locally around New York, premieres at BAM April 10-16. Co-writers and directors Alex Mallis and Travis Wood discuss their inspiration for the story, and what it takes to make an indie film in 2026. Film still courtesy of Oscilloscope Laboratories

This week's episode features Absolum, Trash Goblin, ChainStaff, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, Hotel Barcelona, and Incantation. Anyway and as always, thank you for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this here episode, and I hope you have a wonderful wonderful rest of your day. (And if you haven't already, or are a listener and not a watcher, please like, subscribe, hit the bell, and all that jazz; it may not seem like much, but it goes a long way in helping support the show and site in general. I would appreciate it greatly.)

Send us a text or a voicemailA young woman is abducted by a monstrous figure intent on raising her on a diet of only string cheese and cigarettes. On Episode 715 of Trick or Treat Radio our feature film discussion is Dolly from director Rod Blackhurst! We also talk about some of the most memorable and infamous Mondo films, learn the dietary habits of our resident “health nut”, and we react to trailers for the films; Alpha from director Julia Ducournau, and Buffet Infinity from director Simon Glassman. So grab your entire doll (or action figures if that makes you feel better) collection, bring it into the woods to make creepy scenes, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Jenna Ortega, Beetlejuice, Hereditary, actors who get passed over for roles, Ari Aster, sparking up an intelligent conversation, Christian Cage, turtleneck to mock turtleneck, Milly Shapiro, The Boys, Gen V, Daredevil, Talk is Jericho, Kuarantine, Rascals, PJ Farley, Chris Jericho, Square One Mall, having cops break up your pool party, The Brainiac, Hammer Horror, The Curse of the Crying Woman, The Mephisto Waltz, Family Plot, Tremors 2, The Backlot Murders, The Man With the Screaming Brain, SyFy, Bruce Campbell, Bubba Hotep, Shaun of the Dead, Elle Fanning, Predator: Badlands, Kristen Stewart, Crimes of the Future, Love Lies Bleeding, Jenna Jameson, Zombie Strippers, The X-Files, Supernatural, Fred Dekker, The Monster Squad, Night of the Creeps, Innerspace, The Substance, Dennis Quaid, Ed Wood, Glen or Glenda, Bela Lugosi, Dracula, Faces of Death, real atrocities, steakandcheeseDOTcom, Savage Man Savage Beast, mauled to death by lions and bears, Roar!, Shocking Asia, Traces of Death, Mondo Cane, The Killing of America, Riz Ortolani, Nekromantik, Strange Days, Ralph Fiennes, The House of Frankenstein, Kurando Mitsutake, Krull, Ice Pirates, Julia Ducournau, Alpha, Nick Cave, “what's that static movie?” Simon Glassman, SCTV, Buffet Infinity, Neon Films, Yellow Veil Pictures, how great is the breakfast buffet, string cheese for breakfast, food shaped like cigarettes, Dolly, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Max the Impaler, Sean William Scott, Rod Blackhurst, Fabianne Therese, Ethan Suplee, Brute 1976, wrestlers playing masked killers, Becky, Day of the Dead, Deranged, William Friedkin, Sorcerer, How to Kill Monsters, Unsolved Mysteries vs. In Search Of, Robert Stack, Leonard Nimoy, Transformers: The Movie, RIP Tigger, The Untrustable Uncrustable, Circumvent Yourself, Oil Your Mohel, and a little tinkle with the ivories.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: Support the show

Pete Davis returns to The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about producing the documentary film "Join or Die," which centers around Robert Putnam, author of "Bowling Alone," a nook that documented how Americans are dropping their civic engagement.

You are joining us for our annual celebration of cinema history, specifically those movies celebrating a milestone release anniversary in 2026.It's a birthday of sorts. We call it a “Filmversary,” and this episode is an ode to those films that have stood the test of time 5, 10, 20, 50, and even 100 years after their original release due to box office success, cultural significance, and/or Oscar glory.Check us out on...Twitter @TSMoviePodFacebook: Time SensitiveInstagram: @timesensitivepodcastGrab some Merch at TeePublicBig Heads Media   

This week we're excited to present a conversation with the team behind the opening night selection of this year's New Directors/New Films. Presented by Film at Lincoln Center and The Museum of Modern Art, the 55th edition of New Directors/New Films takes place April 8-19, with many filmmakers scheduled to attend in person. Get tickets at newdirectors.org The following conversation features Leviticus director Adrian Chiarella and lead actors Joe Bird and Stacy Clausen, moderated by New Directors/New Films selection committee member Madeline Whittle. Sundance favorite Leviticus expounds daringly on the horror-movie truism that sexual desire makes you vulnerable—notably, to gruesome death. Named for the book of the Old Testament used to justify homophobia, the wrenching and terrifying feature debut from Adrian Chiarella begins with Naim (Joe Bird) and Ryan (Stacy Clausen) breaking into an abandoned mill, their matey horseplay soon surrendering to its powerful homoerotic subtext. Fans of Heated Rivalry will appreciate how Chiarella draws out the intuitive connections that form beneath the show of machismo that the young men take pains to maintain for their traditional community—in this case, the provincial Australian town where Naim's mother (Mia Wasikowska in a complex, calibrated performance) has relocated them, dragging him along to a local church's praise meetings in search of fellowship. Gothic iconography lurks in Chiarella's oppressive and foreboding widescreen compositions, and soon, after Ryan and another boy are subjected to a disturbing exorcism intended to cure them of their urges, the community's queer youths, already picked on, begin to be picked off by a spectral killer that appears to them in the form of their forbidden love objects. Ingeniously complicating the deep interrelation between teen sexuality and slasher movie iconography, and staging his set pieces with chilling precision, Chiarella announces himself as a new Aussie horror auteur to stand alongside Jennifer Kent and the Philippous.

***Apologies for the audio issues***Let's dive into the evolution of cinematic surveillance by comparing Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece The Conversation (1974) with the high-stakes thriller Relay (2024). We look at how the analog paranoia of Harry Caul's world finds its modern echo in today's digital era of middlemen and encrypted secrets. We talk about whether the classic "lonely professional" trope holds up when updated for a world where everyone is always connected yet perpetually watched. Also Play:Cinema Chain Game--------------------------------------------Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersYouTube: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter / X: @ourfilmfathersEmail: ourfilmfathers@gmail.com

Your weekend starts HERE—events, giveaways, and must-watch TV all in one place. From Invincible chaos to St. Louis events you can WIN tickets to—this is Friday Live. ENTER + EXPLORE EVENTS Enter contests, explore events, and plan your weekend now: Full Schedule: www.mostlysuperheroes.com/events Mostly Membership Join Mostly Membership for just $5/month and get: Automatic entry into weekly giveaways Exclusive access to the Mostly Member page Support your favorite independent podcast ⚡ Don't wait—new contests drop weekly and spots go FAST. Join now: www.mostlysuperheroes.com/support Featured Events Marvel Infinity Saga in Concert (May 1–3) – Powell Hall Can You Feel the Punk Tonight (May 2) – The Pageant Beetlejuice The Musical (April 24–26) – The Fabulous Fox 2 Rivers Comic Con (April 25–26) – Steel Shop Tenacious Eats: The NeverEnding Story (April 10) – St. Charles Nikola Tesla Lighted Up Rock Opera (June 20) – Delmar Hall Alamo Drafthouse Screen & Social (May 30) Superman Day (April 18) – Metropolis, IL Superman Celebration (June 12–14) – Metropolis, IL Foodies Eat First Festival (May 2–3) – Downtown STL Enter to win tickets: www.mostlysuperheroes.com/events Community Partners Team Jakey Tenacious Eats Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra Foodies Eat First Generation Listen (Saint Louis Public Radio) 2 Rivers Comic Con James Enstall Episode Covers Friday Live kickoff with Logan Janis Fan mail + weekly contests Marvel, Disney punk show, Beetlejuice giveaways 2 Rivers Comic Con updates with James Enstall Tenacious Eats + Foodies Eat First announcements Generation Listen council news Superman Day + Superman Celebration preview TV & Film: Invincible, The Boys, Daredevil Born Again Movie reviews + streaming picks Community updates + Team Jakey events Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Friday Live 00:51 Weekly lineup + show preview 01:19 Live audience + streaming platforms 01:45 Chat updates + Team Jakey stories 02:56 Fan Mail intro 03:07 Weekly contest + Marvel Infinity Saga 04:00 Disney Punk show + Pageant 04:21 Beetlejuice + 2 Rivers Comic Con 05:04 Tenacious Eats event 06:13 Nikola Tesla Rock Opera 08:49 Alamo Drafthouse Screen & Social 09:42 Membership + giveaways 10:14 News & rumors 11:03 Generation Listen announcement 13:28 Foodies Eat First update 16:51 Team Jakey involvement 18:19 Jules Debo Comic-Con preview 19:51 Superman events preview 21:59 Team Jakey + charity updates 24:13 2 Rivers Comic Con details 25:46 TV & Film segment 37:15 The Boys Season 5 40:42 Invincible Season 4 deep dive 43:37 Wrap-up + outro Subscribe and Support 

Nicole Soroka of Agents of Fandom is joined by the cast of The Testaments at the red carpet of the Canadian premiere. She interviews Chase Infiniti, Ellen Olivia, Ann Dowd, Blessing Adedijo, Lucy Halliday, Zarrin Darnell-Martin, Randall Edwards, Eva Foote, Isolde Ardies, and Executive Producer Warren Littlefield about the new hit TV show set in the same world as Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale, streaming exclusively on Hulu and Disney+ internationally! (00:00) Warren Littlefield Interview(02:30) Ellen Olivia Interview(05:30) Ann Dowd Interview(07:00) Chase Infiniti Interview(07:45) Lucy Halliday Interview(09:00) Blessing Adedijo Interview(11:00) Zarrin Darnell-Martin Interview(14:00) Randall Edwards Interview(16:30) Eva Foote Interview(19:30) Isolde Ardies InterviewCheck out https://www.agentsoffandom.com for the latest TV and Movie reviews!

An Israeli filmmaker, who returned home from abroad after October 7, attempts to capture the feeling of mourning becoming a thirst for revenge among his compatriots, in a film he describes as a “bomb.”Guest: Nadav Lapid, Israeli screenwriter and film director of Yes!Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Israeli filmmaker, who returned home from abroad after October 7, attempts to capture the feeling of mourning becoming a thirst for revenge among his compatriots, in a film he describes as a “bomb.”Guest: Nadav Lapid, Israeli screenwriter and film director of Yes!Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Opening Remarks & Session 1: What China WantsJohns Hopkins SAIS ACF Conference, April 3, 2026This week's episode features audio from a day-long conference hosted by the Institute for America, China, and the Future of Global Affairs (ACF) at Johns Hopkins SAIS, held on April 3rd in Washington, DC. The conference, titled "The China Debate We're Not Having: Politics, Technology, and the Road Ahead," brought together a wide range of scholars, former officials, and analysts to interrogate some of the foundational assumptions underlying US policy toward China — a conversation I found compelling enough to share directly with Sinica listeners, with the full blessing of the organizers.You'll hear two segments in this episode.Opening Remarks — Jessica Chen WeissACF's inaugural faculty director Jessica Chen Weiss opens the conference by framing its central provocation: that much of the prevailing US policy discourse assumes an intrinsically zero-sum competition with China, and that this assumption has not been adequately examined. She argues for a more rigorous, evidence-based conversation — one that takes seriously the possibility that American and Chinese interests are competitive but not necessarily adversarial, and that may even leave room for complementarity in some domains. She previews the day's three thematic sessions — on what China wants, what the United States wants, and the stakes of technological and AI rivalry — and situates the whole enterprise in what she describes as a hinge moment in world history.Session 1: What China WantsModerated by Demetri Sevastopulo of the Financial Times, the first panel takes up the deceptively simple question of what China is actually trying to achieve on the world stage — and whether its ambitions are as expansive as much US policy discourse assumes.Jessica Chen Weiss argues that China's core objectives remain relatively modest and sovereignty-focused: security, development, and legitimacy within an order long dominated by the United States. She pushes back on the idea that China is eager to assume the burdens of global leadership, noting that Chinese interlocutors are acutely aware of the domestic overextension that has constrained American power. Sevastopulo coins — with Weiss's amusement — the term "China-first" to describe Beijing's orientation.Dan Taylor, drawing on his decades in the Defense Intelligence Agency, urges the audience to take Chinese leadership statements seriously rather than projecting worst-case intentions onto them. He notes that Beijing still sees itself as a developing nation with enormous domestic work ahead, and that its articulated goals leave considerable room for interpretation before one arrives at the conclusion that China seeks to displace the United States as global hegemon.Arthur Kroeber adds an economic dimension, tracing how China's export-driven model has generated massive global surpluses — and why the resulting tensions with trading partners are, in his view, a structural problem rather than evidence of strategic malice. He argues that much of what looks like geopolitical aggression is better understood as the consequence of an economic model operating at enormous scale with insufficient domestic demand to absorb its own output.Shao Yuqun, speaking from her perch at the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies, offers the most pointed challenge to the panel's relatively sanguine framing. She argues that the United States' own behavior — erratic policy, withdrawal from multilateral commitments, and the disruptions of the Trump era — has itself destabilized the order that American strategists claim to be defending. She is measured but direct, and her presence gives the conversation a texture that too many Washington panels lack.The discussion ranges across China's Iran diplomacy, the prospects for a US-China summit, the question of whether Beijing is exploiting Trump-era tensions to deepen ties with traditional US allies, and — in a lively closing exchange — who the next generation of Chinese leadership looks like (with Kroeber's deadpan answer, "Xi Jinping," getting the biggest laugh of the session).Guests:Jessica Chen Weiss, David M. Lampton Professor of China Studies, Johns Hopkins SAIS; Inaugural Faculty Director, ACFDan Taylor, Adjunct Researcher, Institute for Defense Analyses; Senior Fellow, Johns Hopkins SAIS ACFArthur Kroeber, Founding Partner, Gavekal DragonomicsShao Yuqun, Director, Institute for Taiwan, Hong Kong & Macao Studies, Shanghai Institutes for International StudiesModerator: Demetri Sevastopulo, US-China Correspondent, Financial TimesRemaining sessions from the conference — on what the United States wants, tech rivalry and competing visions of the future, and a fireside chat between Henry Farrell and Alondra Nelson on the AI race reconsidered — will be released over the coming weeks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scott Mason talks with Joe Blewett of Jetsxfactor about the All-22 film of new Jets CB Nashon Wright! Joe discusses: -Unique physical attributes for a CB -Strengths and weaknesses -Up and down nature of Wright's overall play -Fit in new look Jets defense And much more! Check out the Play Like A Jet store and get your "Play Like A Jet" logo shirt RIGHT NOW! Hoodies, hats, mugs, etc.....also available! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/19770068-play-like-a-jet-logo-shirt?store_id=717242 To advertise on Play Like A Jet, please contact: Justin@Brokencontrollermedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An Israeli filmmaker, who returned home from abroad after October 7, attempts to capture the feeling of mourning becoming a thirst for revenge among his compatriots, in a film he describes as a “bomb.”Guest: Nadav Lapid, Israeli screenwriter and film director of Yes!Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There was something truly mystical about the NES era. Video games were resurgent, rapidly increasing their mindshare with the assistance of an excited public. In short, people were so eager to play along (pardon the pun), that when The Wizard came along -- a film ostensibly designed to help sell Super Mario Bros. 3 in western markets -- no one really cared that it was a glorified advertisement. Chock-full of endless nostalgia and a barrage of late '80s staples like Double Dragon, Zelda 2, Ninja Gaiden, Mega Man 2, and Mario 2, The Wizard is frankly a must-watch. And we're very pleased to cover it here on KnockBack, as we reflect on the life and times of Fred Savage, the epic nothingness of the Power Glove, Real Life's seminal new wave classic Send Me An Angel, and absentee parenting so staggering that "it's 10 O'Clock, do you know where your children are?" seems quaint by comparison. Without further delay, let's head back to the Nintendo glory years, shall we? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I Never Watch "Comedies" Until This Film Came Along" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I'm sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you'll hear is designed to help you become a better spouse, parent, family member, co-worker, friend, and human being. It's the free therapy you need!  Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! Sign up now, it's FREE! Each week you'll get new articles, featured emails from listeners, special event invitations, early access to my Dr. Laura Designs Store benefiting Children of Fallen Patriots, and MORE! Sign up at DrLaura.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.