Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Curtis

On this episode of the Big 3 NBA Podcast, Sherrod Blakely and the Dallas Morning News' Michael Curtis discuss the latest roster changes by the Dallas Mavericks; Dame Lillard in Boston and what that could look like; former Celtics video coordinator/NBA champion Frank Vogel as a lead assistant for the Mavs; and the bigger loss in Boston, Kristaps Porzingis or Jrue Holiday. 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰  1:33 Spencer Dinwiddie signs 1-year deal with Hornets 4:01 Mavs hire Frank Vogel as Associate HC 8:01 How Cooper Flagg impacts the Mavs roster 10:41 Has Nico Harrison been forgiven? 14:03 Subscribe to CLNS on YouTube! 14:39 PrizePicks 15:46 How do the Mavs stack up in the West now? 19:27 How are the Celtics viewed from out west? 22:12 How would Damian Lillard fit in Boston?  28:34 Who will the C's miss more: Porzingis or Holiday? 31:08 Thanks for watching! Subscribe to CLNS on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Active Mixing - From Boring to Baller Episode Overview In this episode, Michael Curtis shares practical strategies for creating more engaging, dynamic worship mixes. Drawing from his background as a professional bass player and mixer, he explores how intentionality and specificity can transform "boring" mixes into creative, engaging experiences that better serve worship environments. Time Stamps & Key Points Introduction [00:48] Michael introduces the concept of "active mixing" versus boring mixing The challenge: Moving beyond "it sounds fine" to creating engaging, dynamic mixes Creativity as the antidote to boring mixing Creativity Through Structure [01:41] Biblical concept of creation: bringing order from formlessness The playground analogy: Children with fenced playgrounds use 90% of the space vs. 30% without fences "Sometimes what feels like a straight jacket is actually a Narnia closet" Leadership through specificity and making finer distinctions Strategies for Worship Pastors [05:52] Prescriptive leadership can be valuable when appropriate The progression from 10 Commandments (prescriptive) to Sermon on the Mount (descriptive) Matching leadership style to team maturity level Create "sit-down chords" - signals that create clear expectations Setting up rhythms and cues that guide the worship team Organize tracks by function, not just instrument: Percussion: Rhythm-driving elements Foundation: Bass and low-end elements Filler: Pads and ambient elements Leads: Melodic elements that guide congregation Gamify growth paths for volunteers Create progressive learning steps (like unlocking levels in a game) Apply "arbitrary limits" that help beginners master fundamentals before moving on Name and assign musical ownership Clarify who owns each musical element at any given time Consider adding a dedicated "music producer" position Strategies for Musicians [12:36] "Rhythm Randy needs a retirement party" Moving beyond mindlessly strumming the chord chart Playing a part rather than just playing the chart Use the whole playground within boundaries Finding creative ways to express within structure Create "alley-oop" moments Intentional handoffs between instruments Setting up moments for other musicians to shine Beware of "bedroom vacuums" Sounds created in isolation often take up too much sonic space Smaller sonic footprint needed in larger ensembles Interesting is greater than good Focus on creating compelling sounds, not just technically correct ones Hire both "Jekyll and Hyde" Balance between foundational players and texture specialists Strategies for Front of House Engineers [18:57] Be the guide - lead with your decisions Take charge of the mix and make intentional choices Use contrast effectively Create distinction between elements (can't have "close" without "far") Highlight different instruments in different sections Anticipate "oops" moments, don't just react Push faders before transitions, not after they happen Vary verse highlights Intentionally feature different instruments in different verses Keep congregation engaged through variety Develop common tonal language The "5-1-2" system for describing frequency ranges Creating shared vocabulary for sound issues Reference the real Compare your mix to professional recordings Combat ear fatigue by checking against references Mise en place - everything in its place Strategic console layout for efficient mixing Positioning faders for easy access during active mixing Conclusion [24:25] Start with clear direction (10 Commandments approach) then move to principles (Sermon on the Mount) Have the courage to be specific with your team Embrace structure as a pathway to creativity Key Quotes "Sometimes what feels like a straight jacket is actually a Narnia closet." "Move away from playing the chart to playing the part." "It is in that company's best interest to give you a patch that sounds great out of the box, but that's taking up a lot of real estate to make it sound good on its own." "Be the guide, take charge, lead your congregation with your decisions." "There cannot be close if there's not far, there cannot be wide if there isn't narrow." "Interesting is greater than or at least equal to good." Practical Applications For Worship Pastors: Organize tracks by function rather than instrument type Create clear growth paths for volunteers Be appropriately prescriptive with newer team members For Musicians: Consider your sonic footprint within the full band context Play intentional parts, not just the chord chart Create sounds that are interesting, not just technically correct For Sound Engineers: Use your left and right hands strategically on the console Intentionally highlight different instruments in different verses Reference professional mixes to maintain perspective Connect & Continue For more insights on active mixing and creative worship production, connect with Michael Curtis and the Church Front team. 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Michael Curtis joined me to talk Saturday Morning cartoons; going to SDSU Film Corps; having a local Emmy nominated public access sketch show; working on Return of the Killer Tomatoes; being a PA for many films, then an AD; meeting his partner Greg Mahlins; pitching and an episode of Dream On; a story for The Wonder Years; joining the writing staff of Great Scott with Tobey Maguire; writing The Making of ... and God Spoke, a cult classic; writing for Don Rickles on Daddy Dearest; Diane English being out of touch on Double Rush; play a cop in Who's Harry Crumb; working with Peter & David Paul and Martin Mull; getting a PhD from the Universal Life Church; getting hired on Friends; The Super Bowl episode with Jean Claude Van Damme and Brooke Shields; writing "The One Where Ross & Rachel. ...You Know"; writing the Ms. Chanandler Bong joke; Tom Selleck; how hard it was to write the "Rachel Smokes" episode; Princess Leia episode has a fan in George Lucas; a censored joke; Young Tony Danza; leaving due to exhaustion; going to Work with Me with Kevin Pollack; sneaking on to The Grinch set; The Weber Show; Nikki; writing the Joe Schmo Show; writing a pilot for Dane Cook; Love, Inc.; making three pilots for the Jonas Brothers Show; working with the boys; Fred Savage; moving to Italy; Italian health care system; People learning English from Friends; seeing the talent in Olivo Rodrigo; working with Jake Paul

A. Sherrod Blakely is joined by Michael Curtis from Dallas Morning News to discuss the state of the NBA through the first two weeks. Have the Thunder, Suns, and Cavs caught up to the Celtics after their hot starts? Are the Celtics still the favorites in the East? Can the Mavericks make it through the West for a second straight year? The Big 3 NBA Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America's No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime! Terms apply. Go to https://gametime.co ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creating Heroes | Culture Hack | Calgary Business In this episode of Culture Hack, host Adam welcomes Michael Curtis, Chief Hero Creation Officer at The Response Team, Inc., an organization specializing in emergency response planning and preparedness. The episode emphasizes that building a culture of preparedness not only equips teams to manage emergencies but also fosters resilience and trust. With engaging stories and practical insights, Michael and Adam underscore how vital it is for organizations to have a plan—not only for compliance but to protect their people and keep operations running smoothly. Tune in to learn how creating “heroes” within organizations can drive cultural change and strengthen team engagement. #CultureHack #yycbusiness #heroes #responseplanning A bit about our guest: Michael Curtis is Chief Hero Creation Officer at The Response Team Inc. As a results based facilitator, Michael makes a difference to small and medium sized companies when assisting them in creating emergency response plans and business continuity plans. Connect with ​Michael on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltcurtis About Adam and Culture Hack: Adam's alternate title at ENTA Solutions is The Culture Ninja. His passion is helping small businesses excel by creating an engaging company culture. Adam's goal is to help your team achieve clarity of purpose and wholeheartedly commit to your company's values and vision. Connect with Adam on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-kolozetti Culture Hack is Adam's new show, exploring the impact that company culture has on employee engagement. Adam is talking with business owners, founders, and CEOs in Calgary to get their take on company culture and employee engagement. Get leadership insights from passionate people that have a vision for their business and the drive to reach their goals. As an interviewer, Adam is the ideal choice to share your knowledge and experience in leading a business to success. Promote your brand and story on Culture Hack and: -Reach a global audience via the YYC Business website and the MegaPixxMedia YouTube channel. -Gain additional viewers of your Culture Hack episodes through free publication on YYC Business social media platforms. -Download your Culture Hack episode to your personal and company social media pages. Episodes are also available in podcast format and you can listen to them on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Google Podcasts. Filmed and edited by ENTA Solutions https://www.entasolutions.org

We get spooky in our Halloween special featuring the expertise of George Feltenstein from the Warner Archive, alongside the sharp insights of film historians and audio commentary contributors Dr. Steve Haberman and Constantine Nasr. Ever wondered why Jack Warner, a known skeptic of horror, decided to produce some of the eeriest films of the 1930s and 40s? We unearth these mysteries and celebrate the restoration of iconic films "The Walking Dead" starring Boris Karloff and directed by Michael Curtis, "The Return of Dr. X" starring Humphrey Bogart and directed by Vincent Sherman, and "The Beast with Five Fingers" starring Peter Lorre and directed by Robert Florey. We shed light on their production, the HD restoration details and included extras, and the unique elements that make these horror films enduring classics.Blu-ray purchase links:THE WALKING DEAD (1936)THE RETURN OF DOCTOR X (1939)THE BEAST WITH FIVE FINGERS (1946) The Extras Facebook pageThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog GroupOtaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. www.otakumedia.tv

  Vanuit een rationeel oogpunt is het verbazingwekkend dat zoveel academici en andere schrijvers gefixeerd zijn op de zogenaamde misdaden van Israël, terwijl ze de genocidale gruwelen van verschillende landen in Afrika negeren. Deze fixatie kan verklaard worden door de positie van postkoloniale critici, die niet geneigd zijn om Arabische landen of niet-westerse landen in het algemeen te bekritiseren. Ze negeren moedwillig de realiteit dat Israël vandaag de dag, net als in het bijbelse verleden, omringd wordt door grote aantallen vijandige vijanden met militaire macht. Israël, met zijn achtduizend vierkante mijl waar zeven miljoen mensen wonen, wordt omringd door een Arabische wereld die 5,14 miljoen vierkante mijl bezet met een bevolking van vierhonderd miljoen.Het is een bittere waarheid dat de staat Israël sinds zijn oprichting in mei 1948 voortdurend wordt veroordeeld vanwege zijn bestaan en legitimiteit. Deze beoordeling gaat veel verder dan gepaste en verdiende kritiek op het gedrag van de staat Israël of zijn burgers, met betrekking tot specifieke acties of niet-acties.Dit soort critici gebruikt onevenredig harde taal en concentreert zich op wat zij afschilderen als racisme, discriminatie, etnische zuivering, schendingen van mensenrechten, kolonialisme en oneigenlijke bezetting van grondgebied door Israël, dat zij beschuldigen als een apartheidsstaat. Een bekend voorbeeld van deze buitensporige kritiek op Israël zijn de werkzaamheden van internationale organen zoals de Algemene Vergadering van de Verenigde Naties, die zes van haar tien speciale spoedzittingen aan Israël heeft gewijd; geen enkele werd gewijd aan Rwanda of Soedan met hun ontstellende genocide. Het onevenwicht in het gedrag van de VN bleek opnieuw in november 2012, toen de Algemene Vergadering van de VN Soedan met 176 van de 193 leden verkoos voor een termijn van drie jaar in de Economische en Sociale Raad van de VN, die geacht wordt het respect voor de naleving van de mensenrechten en fundamentele vrijheden voor iedereen te bevorderen.De onevenwichtigheid en de internationale dubbele standaard die op Israël wordt toegepast, en de islamitische obsessie voor de vernietiging ervan, worden nog opvallender wanneer het bestaan van het land zelf wordt bedreigd. De primaire zorg van natiestaten is de bescherming van hun burgers. Dit principe van het internationaal recht is vastgelegd in Artikel 51 van het Handvest van de Verenigde Naties, dat verwijst naar "het inherente recht op individuele of collectieve zelfverdediging" als er een gewapende aanval plaatsvindt tegen een lidstaat. Geen enkele soevereine natie kan aanvallen of geplande aanvallen op haar grondgebied of bevolking tolereren.Michael Curtis, Jews, Antisemitism and the Middle EastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/koinonia-bijbelstudie-live--595091/support.

A. Sherrod Blakely welcomed Michael Curtis, the Dallas Mavericks beat writer for the Dallas Morning News to the BIG 3 NBA Podcast to preview the NBA Finals. They discussed Luka Doncic's health and his contributions beyond the stats, emphasizing his attention to detail, which is crucial to the team's success. They also talked briefly about Dereck Lively II and P.J. Washington. Additionally, they covered Kyrie Irving's reflections on his time in Boston, what to expect when he returns, and how he has evolved and grown since his stint with the Celtics. 0:00 - Intro 1:19 - Dallas Mavericks' challenging road to the Finals 3:34 - Luka Doncic's resilience and impact on the Mavericks 5:57 - International players' impact on the NBA and Luka's toughness 10:55 - Teams targeting Luka defensively 13:12 - Gafford and Washington's journey from struggling teams 15:07 - Lively's success and contribution to the team 17:01 - Kyrie Irving's return to face Boston fans 19:50 - Kyrie and Luka thrive on fan interactions 22:31 - Kyrie's evolving leadership and mentorship roles 24:19 - Kyrie's experience and credibility as a leader 26:00 - Impact of Kristaps Porzingis on the Mavericks 27:44 - Porzingis' offensive spacing impact for Celtics matchup 29:20 - Porzingis' anticipated reception in Dallas The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by: PrizePicks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America's No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS for a first deposit match up to $100! Pick more. Pick less. It's that Easy! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Terms apply. Go to https://gametime.co !

Picking up where they left off in last time (here), in Episode 244 Sean and Andy continue their roundtable on corporate event audio with Aram Piligian, Brian Maddox, and Michael Curtis. Previously, they looked at the input side of corporate audio, and this time, focus shifts to the outputs — how to balance the needs of the live sound in the room with both recordings and live streams as well as how to minimize the sound of the room in a stream and why that may or may not be desirable. They also discuss how to keep an eye and ear on those feeds while still paying attention to the needs of the live audience, and tricks and techniques to get streams to sound as loud as they need to. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF.Links:Episode 151: Brian Maddox & The Next Generation Of Audio ProfessionalsEpisode 155, Part 1: Aram Piligian On The A2 Role In Corporate AudioEpisode 179: FOH Mixer, Systems Engineer & Audio Educator Michael CurtisEpisode 227: Events Mix Engineer Pete WiejaczkaEpisode 244 TranscriptBe sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group and Discord Server. Both are spaces for listeners to create to generate conversations around the people and topics covered in the podcast — we want your questions and comments!Also please check out and support The Roadie Clinic, Their mission is simple. “We exist to empower & heal roadies and their families by providing resources & services tailored to the struggles of the touring lifestyle.”The Signal To Noise Podcast on ProSoundWeb is co-hosted by pro audio veterans Andy Leviss and Sean Walker.Want to be a part of the show? If you have a quick tip to share, or a question for the hosts, past or future guests, or listeners at home, we'd love to include it in a future episode. You can send it to us one of two ways:1) If you want to send it in as text and have us read it, or record your own short audio file, send it to signal2noise@prosoundweb.com with the subject “Tips” or “Questions”2) If you want a quick easy way to do a short (90s or less) audio recording, go to https://www.speakpipe.com/S2N and leave us a voicemail thereEpisode 244 Transcript

Many of us spend tons of time talking about things like crafting the perfect kick drum or guitar or lead vocal, but in Episode 243, we focus the podcast on another important but less recognized set of “money” inputs — corporate event vocals.In part one of a two-part deep dive into mixing corporate events, Andy and Sean bring together a collection of top A1s in the business — Aram Piligian, Brian Maddox, and Michael Curtis — to talk about all things input chain. They discuss types of lavalier mics and where to mount them, placement and pattern of lectern microphones, and peel back the curtain on the processing tricks and tips that can help to make sure the message gets across clearly in a deceptively high-pressure field of live audio where literally all of the money sometimes rides on a single, unaccompanied input. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF.In part two next week, focus turns to the output side of the corporate event signal chain, with a look at the differences between the live in-room sound and recording or streaming feeds as well as strategies for managing them all from one console at the same time!Links:Episode 151: Brian Maddox & The Next Generation Of Audio ProfessionalsEpisode 155, Part 1: Aram Piligian On The A2 Role In Corporate AudioEpisode 179: FOH Mixer, Systems Engineer & Audio Educator Michael CurtisEpisode 227: Events Mix Engineer Pete WiejaczkaEpisode 243 TranscriptBe sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group and Discord Server. Both are spaces for listeners to create to generate conversations around the people and topics covered in the podcast — we want your questions and comments!Also please check out and support The Roadie Clinic, Their mission is simple. “We exist to empower & heal roadies and their families by providing resources & services tailored to the struggles of the touring lifestyle.”The Signal To Noise Podcast on ProSoundWeb is co-hosted by pro audio veterans Andy Leviss and Sean Walker.Want to be a part of the show? If you have a quick tip to share, or a question for the hosts, past or future guests, or listeners at home, we'd love to include it in a future episode. You can send it to us one of two ways:1) If you want to send it in as text and have us read it, or record your own short audio file, send it to signal2noise@prosoundweb.com with the subject “Tips” or “Questions”2) If you want a quick easy way to do a short (90s or less) audio recording, go to https://www.speakpipe.com/S2N and leave us a voicemail there

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Old Men Rolling Dice 6: Michael Curtis, Expedition to the Barrier Peaks OMRD is a Dungeons and Dragons Podcast. Everyone is welcome at our table and nostalgia is what we do. Jeremy is joined by Michael Curtis of Goodman Games to discuss the classic TSR module Expedition to the Barrier Peaks. Follow us: Instagram OMRD: https://www.instagram.com/oldmenrollingdice/Facebook OMRD: https://www.facebook.com/oldmenrollingdice/ Sponsored by: Canadian Dice: https://canadiandice.ca/ Music Credits: Alexander Nakarada: https://www.patreon.com/anakarada/

Michael Curtis has been working in the RPG industry since 2008 and playing RPGs since 1980. He is mostly known for his work on the DCC RPG line, including such adventures as Frozen in Time, Intrigue at the Court of Chaos, and the DCC Lankhmar set, and for his classic Dungeon Alphabet book and the old-school megadungeon Stonehell. Michael is currently the Director of Product Development for the Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG at Goodman Games.Thank you for listening! Michael Curtis is a tremendous inspiration for me and my work. As the DCC RPG served as a renaissance for my understanding of fantasy gaming, Michael's adventures and discourse about them (as I listened avidly on any podcast he would appear on) would help me understand a little bit more of this adventure craft! When I got to learn more about Fritz Leiber, fell in love with Lankhmar and heard Mr. Curtis was going to be the lead designer in the DCC adaptation of that world to the RPG scene I was thrilled. And it's not surprising DCC Lankhmar is my favorite flavor of DCC RPG! But in this chat we talked about a lot more than just gaming. We talked art, life journeys, how we fit or don't around other people, unique experiences and a lot of other weird stuff! So listen up and get weird with us! Thank you for listening to Weird Games & Weirder People! Please subscribe to the show to keep up with new episodes!  If you would like to support the show, leave a reviewand/or head to our ko-fi page and pay us a coffee! It will help keep the podcast going! It would really help!  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/wgnwp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also support me buy buying one of my games! Kosmosaurs just got released in print, and it is my new RPG inspired by Saturday morning cartoons about Space Dinosaur Rangers defending the galaxy from evildoers!   Get your copy right here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/kosmosaurs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/SpS4fyBG (this link is only valid for 7 days from the day the episode is released - always look for a new link in the newest episode). Stuff mentioned in the Episode: Blades in the Dark's Bundle of Holding: https://bundleofholding.com/presents/BladesSecond Dungeon Alphabet: https://goodman-games.com/store/product/the-dungeon-alphabet-fourth-printing-color-cover/ Stonehell Dungeon: https://www.lulu.com/shop/michael-curtis/stonehell-dungeon-down-night-haunted-halls/paperback/product-5974479.html Goodman Games: https://goodman-games.com/ Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG: https://goodman-games.com/dungeon-crawl-classics-rpg/ Fritz Leiber: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fritz_Leiber 2024 Indie RPG Creator Summit: https://events.zoom.us/ev/ApXBGL22Cr2o38a3tY0KrBaWDgx9mTT6NoTU0xgyNFkzoxH8fRGk~AkZ6799EJzLC17quXisvhPdhC4_QXgcSR1_MlMR3wKgkxxw3IFRd9fw5ag Hailung: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Jvz7FpBsY73_wEjFV67wQ

Richard Edgar is joined by Steve Ellis, Global CIO for Fixed Income, Marty Dropkin, Head of Equities for Asia Pacific, and Global Macro Economist, Anna Stupnytska, to discuss the four scenarios Fidelity's investment teams are watching for 2024.  With additional contributions from Fidelity's Chief Sustainability Officer Jenn-Hui Tan, Head of European Real Estate, Neil Cable, and Head of Private Credit Strategies, Michael Curtis.  You can read Fidelity's 2024 Outlook in full here.  Do you have a question you'd like to put to one of Fidelity's investment team? We're handing the microphone over to you again for our next episode. To take part please send your investment related question to editorial@fil.com by Friday 1st December, and we'll put the best ones to our experts. Look forward to hearing from you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Edgar is joined by Steve Ellis, Global CIO for Fixed Income, Marty Dropkin, Head of Equities for Asia Pacific, and Global Macro Economist, Anna Stupnytska, to discuss the four scenarios Fidelity's investment teams are watching for 2024.  With additional contributions from Fidelity's Chief Sustainability Officer Jenn-Hui Tan, Head of European Real Estate, Neil Cable, and Head of Private Credit Strategies, Michael Curtis.  You can read Fidelity's 2024 Outlook in full here.  Do you have a question you'd like to put to one of Fidelity's investment team? We're handing the microphone over to you again for our next episode. To take part please send your investment related question to editorial@fil.com by Friday 1st December, and we'll put the best ones to our experts. Look forward to hearing from you!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the holidays rapidly approaching, films related to Thanksgiving and Christmas can an offer a touch of nostalgia while telling an emotional story. Think "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" and "A Christmas Story." This year, directory Alexander Payne ("Election," "Sideways," "Nebraska") brings us "The Holdovers" starring Paul Giamatti as teacher Paul Hunham, Dominic Sessa as student Angus Tully and Da'Vine Joy Randolph as school cook Mary Lamb. The story centers on students that can't go home for Christmas break and a teacher that is forced to chaperone the group. Co-host Bruce Miller gives his thoughts on the film, and we have interview clips with Payne, Randolph, Sessa, writer/producer David Hemingson and producer Mark Johnson. Miller also shares his thoughts on the Netflix film "Nyad," starring Annette Bening as endurance swimmer Diana Nyad and Jodie Foster as her coach, Bonnie Stoll. It tells the story of Nyad's swim through shark-infested waters between Havana, Cuba and Key West, Florida. The film is directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin. The pair co-directed the Oscar-winning documentary "Free Solo." Where to watch and more coverage "The Holdovers" in theaters Nov. 10 "Nyad" on Netflix Contact us! We want to hear from you! Email questions to podcasts@lee.net and we'll answer your question on a future episode! About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. Episode transcript Note: The following transcript was created by Headliner and may contain misspellings and other inaccuracies as it was generated automatically: Holiday Films for Families Streamed and Screamed podcast about movies and TV from Lee Enterprises Terry Lipshetz: Welcome, everyone, to another episode of Streamed and Screened an entertainment podcast about movies and TV from Lee Enterprises. I'm Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer at Lee and co-host of the program with Bruce Miller, editor of the Sioux City Journal and a longtime entertainment reporter. Bruce Miller: I'm a holdover. Terry Lipshetz: You're a holdover. You've been here forever. You are a holdover. Bruce Miller: I am. I remember when Alexander Payne wasn't making movies. How's that for a connection? But, yeah, we are getting into Thanksgiving season. So this means that you're going to get films that maybe the whole family would go to. Because, come on, what else is there to do over Thanksgiving holiday? Eat and go to the movies, right? Terry Lipshetz: Yeah. Bruce Miller: And so you're going to start seeing some of those ones that are a little more like Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Back in the day, that was a big kind of holiday. Let's go see it because it's entertaining, and that's what we'll be getting now. I think you'll be seeing some of those before the Christmas rush and then the Oscar run, so look for the fun ones. And one that I really loved was the Holdovers. That's the newest Alexander Payne film. It's set in 1970, and it's set at a private boys' school in the East Coast. And, apparently all kids didn't go home. Some had a reason. Their parents were off on a ski trip and they didn't want to take the kid home or they didn't have the ability to get them home or whatever. And so those kids were called the Holdovers. They stayed at school, and then as a result, they had to put up with whoever they threw in their face. There was usually a teacher who got punished to be with those kids because who wants to be at home during the holidays? Nobody. Terry Lipshetz: Nobody. Bruce Miller: So, the one who gets stuck, even though he did it the year before, is played by Paul Giamatti, and he plays an ancient history teacher that nobody likes. They just hate him. He gives them all F's. He thinks that they're lazy and they don't really live up to their expectations. And this is 1970. Remind you. And so the Kids that are left back think, oh, God, this is going to be just terrible. And he plans classes for them, exercise, situations for them. And then they have all the bad food that's left over, and the cook is there, and she is going to keep him occupied over the holidays when he isn't. So it's like the worst situation you could think of. And then a group of them gets the opportunity to go on a ski trip. Except one student, he's stuck at the school with the bad teacher and the cook. And so the three of them have what they call their holiday experience. Terry Lipshetz: Sounds almost like my college. I went to a smaller private university in New Jersey. so you couldn't stay over during the winter break. They closed the dorms. They basically kick you out unless you were basically stuck there because you were, let's say, a foreign exchange. Bruce Miller: Foreign students. Terry Lipshetz: Yeah, that was it. That was it. They were the holdovers, and they got to stay in the dorms through the holidays. But that was it. Bruce Miller: I never was a holdover. God, it was, like, icy as hell. And I would still force somebody to come and pick me up because I thought, the last thing I want to do is be stuck here. So I was good. I got out. But I can imagine it would be dreadful because you see this? And this was during my time. It's set during the. That's about my period. And you go, oh, my God. They have captured so many things that are so specific. They have a pinball machine. And, the young man who is stuck back wants to play the pinball machine. Now, what they did was they put their order, their dime, whatever it cost, on the top of the pinball machine. And then that meant they were next. And the kid gets in a big fight with this guy who says, no, you're not next. My friend is next. And you think, oh, that is. I remember that. Who would have thought that that would be a part of it? But they've done a great job of capturing all those little things, even down to the clothes. And Alexander Payne said that when he was casting, he was particularly looking for young actors who had the right haircuts because he didn't want them to look like they were contemporary. They needed those 70s haircuts. And they do have those 70s haircuts. Terry Lipshetz: Kind of the moppy. Bruce Miller: Yeah, it's not quite mullet yet, because that wasn't in style. Terry Lipshetz: That's more 80s. Bruce Miller: Yeah. This was just kind of a head of hair that's post-Vietnam, where you just wanted to grow your hair out in those days. Can I tell you? I had hair that was down to the back of my shoulders. I had long, long hair because I didn't want to cut it. And my dad would always make a huge stink about that hair. He says, when are you going to cut this hair? And so I pull my hair back and hide it in the collar of my shirt. And every night at dinner, he would pull the hair out and say, you got to cut this. That kind of sentiment. That hair was a big issue for people back in those days. Terry Lipshetz: It was, yeah. I've seen photos of my parents back in the. It was an interesting time with hairstyles. Now, in 1970, that would have made me, let's see, about negative five years old. So I wasn't present at that time. Bruce Miller: You were not breaking any of those rules? Terry Lipshetz: No, I was not. Bruce Miller: But I was edging into the college years. It was a different world, a much different world. And you notice that, too, how social media and the Internet and all that has changed so much here. The kids have to look things up. And do they want to look things up? No, they do not. I think that the attitudes are still the same. You still press up against authority. But it's fascinating to see how the friendships develop. And I don't know that I would ever have been friends with a teacher of mine, but when you're forced to do it, you become a little closer. Adversity breeds friendship. Maybe that's the moral of the story. Yeah. Terry Lipshetz: and it's diverse, too. You've got different people of different eras. Bruce Miller: Da'Vine Joy Randolph, she plays the head cook at the thing. And her son, you find out early on, her son went to school there. She agreed to be the cook at the school so that her son would be able to get a good education, which is what she was hoping for. And when the movie begins, you learn very quickly that her son has died. And so she's dealing with grief over the holidays. The young man is upset because his parents aren't taking him home. And the teacher is, not liked, as they openly. Nobody likes you, so why should we? So they all have a reason to fight for something. Terry Lipshetz: But ultimately, the odd couple comes together. I can only presume. Bruce Miller: I enjoyed it so much. It has been kind of testing the market throughout. Okay. And so it has had pre screenings or previews or whatever before it actually opens this week. So you can see the audience. It kind of had a little taste of what it was all about, how they react. And I think the reaction is good. It's heartfelt. And it reminded me a lot of Green book. Terry Lipshetz: Okay. Bruce Miller: Where kind of unlikely people are thrust together and how they build a friendship out of that. You remember that with, the driver and the musician. And the musician couldn't go in certain restaurants. He wasn't allowed in certain hotels. So there was definitely a different time. And you see that same reflection here in the holdovers. Terry Lipshetz: Interesting. So you mentioned at the top of this podcast, planes, trains, and automobiles, which is to me, one of my favorite movies of all time. And we did a whole episode on John Hughes movies to begin with quite a ways back. But that one in particular is one that it's almost like a tradition in the family. Got to throw planes, trains, and automobiles on. And it's in some ways because there's not a whole lot of Thanksgiving specific movies tend to get Christmas movies, not necessarily Thanksgiving, but it was that kind of story where Steve Martin's character, John Candy's character, are two very different people, but they're put in a very strange circumstance together, and they kind of come together. It almost feels like this movie takes some of that as well. Bruce Miller: Very much so. The other thing that's interesting is that those were people who wanted to get home, right. And here's ones who can't. There isn't a home, so they have to create a home, and they bring a tree, they do presents. It's very, touching how they kind of make a family, even though there isn't a family. All three of the actors are potential Oscar nominees. That's why. Terry Lipshetz: Wow. Do you see this becoming like a traditional holiday classic? The one that we pop on Christmas. Bruce Miller: Story, playing Dominic Sessa, who plays, the young man, has never acted in films before. Terry Lipshetz: Right. Bruce Miller: Found him at a school, and we're looking for somebody who kind of fit. Again, the hair was a big thing fit the identity that they were looking for. And they were blown away by how good he was at kind of capturing that attitude that's kind of there. And, you see it. He is easily the glue that holds this together and a really good young actor. I think someday we'll look back and we'll say that was his first film and look at how good he was. Terry Lipshetz: This film is directed by Alexander Payne, and he's, of course, known for doing a lot of kind of quirky movies like Nebraska. Bruce Miller: Yeah. Do you remember? Election was kind of the one that put him on the map, with Reese Witherspoon as that kind of dreadful girl who wanted to be student body know. She was determined. And the advisor to the student council, played by Matthew Roderick, did not want her to win and did whatever he could to try and derail her campaign by putting another student in her way. Chris Klein played that role. He shot it all in Omaha, which is where he's from. And it was very similar to this, where he went looking for real people to play these parts and look what happened to their careers. Reese Witherspoon, she won an Oscar. And Chris Klein had a long career. Look at American Pie. I mean, he has some pretty good credits behind. She wasn't necessarily, but the other ones that fill in the film. And if you go back and look at election, you'll see actor, young actors in that that have had lots of work. Terry Lipshetz: Right. Bruce Miller: It was supposed to be a two hander between Reese Witherspoon and, Matthew Broderick. And some of those other ones are making a real big splash in that first film. So I wouldn't doubt that we'll see the same thing happen with this one. Terry Lipshetz: Yeah. And even like a movie like Sideways, there's another one where. And he did it with Paul Giamatti, and that was Paul Giamatti. He's done so many movies and he's always so good in what he does, but it almost took until sideways to really get him out there. Bruce Miller: He was a great character actor who had bit parts or small parts in films and then suddenly blew up. And he was in John Adams and he was in, sideways. And. Yeah, now he's kind of your go to. If you want one of those kind of erudite people that are in your film, we'll call Paul. Terry Lipshetz: I know you weren't able to get any interviews with this film, but through the magic of you and the promotion, I happen to have know just out of the box right here. So we're going to go now to, Alexander Payne, the director of the film. Alexander Payne: Christmas break is upon us. And every year there's a number of boys with nowhere to know. The kids from foreign countries and the ones with divorced parents and stuff like that. And this year there's a boy, he's a junior and kind, of a troublemaker, kind of troubled. Damaged and troubled, but a smart kid underneath. And, his mother calls him last minute to say she's widowed, has been widowed. She has just remarried and they want to use this Christmas vacation as their honeymoon. You understand, don't you, darling? Stanley's been working so hard. The teacher selected this year to stay behind with the boys is a very disliked, curmudgeonly, ancient history teacher, Paul Giamatti. Through a kind of Deus ex machina, script, device, all the other boys find somewhere else to go at some point. And it's down to just this teacher played by Paul Giamatti and this boy and the head cook at the school. She's a single mom, and her, son attended this very same school on a charity scholarship. But did not have the wherewithal to go to college and has just been killed in Vietnam. So this movie is about the adventures of these three kind of shipwrecked people during a very snowy two weeks in Massachusetts in 1970. I've been an admirer of school, movies, loneliness of the long distance Runner and if and Peter Weir's movie. And I had seen a companion of those films, a somewhat underknown French film by a great director, but, from 1935 or 36 called Merloose by Marcel Panol. And it had that same basic premise. I saw that ten or twelve years ago and it never left me. I thought, you know, that's a pretty good premise for a film. But I personally didn't have the wherewithal to actually, I didn't have the life experience of a private school and so forth. I'm from Omaha. Nor did I have really the discipline to go research it. But a pilot came my way, set in a prep school, and it was a very fine pilot. And I called up the writer and said, thank you for sending me this wonderful script. I don't want to read it. Would you consider taking on an idea of mine? And so it was David Hemingson. That's how David Hemingson, the fine screenwriter, came into my life. So, typically I've written my own scripts and certainly I was involved in rewriting this one and conceiving it. But David Hemingson really, did an outstanding job writing it. That's what attracted me to it. It sounds hyperbolic and I'm sure it is, but I just think Paul Giamatti is the greatest actor. There's nothing he can't do. From the moment I first met him when he auditioned for sideways for me going on 20 years ago, I thought, this guy can make even bad dialogue work and he can, no matter what the dialogue. I had him in Omaha, for a public interview, and I said, you know, Paul Giamani, you can really make bad dialogue work. I'll bet you could even read the phone book. Like they say, read the phone book and make it compelling. And he laughed. And I leaned over and I pulled out the Omaha phone book and I handed it to him. I said, would you please just open up to a page? He started reading it and brought the house down. That's why I like Paul Giamatti. And he's just a lovely guy, brilliant guy, most well-read human I know and, a delight to work with. Terry Lipshetz: Up next, let's hear from Da'Vine Joy Randolph about her role. In this film. Da'Vine Joy Randolph: It's wonderful working with Paul Giamatti. He has such character as a human being, but also with what he brings to the table. And, he's so great because, know, when you work with actors, those who you really revere, for being so talented, can be very serious sometimes and stuffy. And, what is so amazing, and I think speaks even more to his talent is that he's able to snap in and out of the character. It's very seamless. But I love right before they say action, I'll peek a look, and you'll see him just, like, morph and fall into place into his character. Dominic is quite special, for having never done it before. I would say what's more impressive, even outside of his talent, which is quite natural and just very present, and non-stereotypical, I don't know if I could have done it to play this hurt, damaged teenager. Right. And it not just be this one dimensional screaming kid every 5 seconds. He's really found, the nuances, to all of it. But I would say what I'm the most impressed with is the human being that he is. He's so kind and gentle and, very intelligent. And there's an old soul about him where it feels as if he's been here before. You can tell there's a real desire to learn this industry and how things work, and he's very quick. I remember in the very beginning when we were just doing table reads, and we still had at least two, if not three weeks before filming, he was already off book. I was not off book, so I was very impressed. We're just seeing two, three individuals, which I wonder, if they weren't, under these circumstances, if they would have had the opportunity to really get to know one another and to be an unpredicted vessel of support for one another. And I think what's beautiful about that is, in this movie, in a way, it transcends ageism, racism, genDer, and that these three individuals, due to the loss and pain that they have, it's like sometimes when you've hit rock bottom, you're open to anything to seek relief wherever you can. Terry Lipshetz: We also have another star from the film, Dominic Cessa, talking about what turned into his first major film appearance. Dominic Sessa: I went in for my first audition, and, I was pretty relaxed because I wasn't expecting much out of it. And they called me back later that day, and I did some more reading. And, eventually Alexander came to my school to come meet me and audition, with him. And yeah, for the next two months it was a lot of just touch, and go email, Zoom calls and all that stuff. And by the time I had my last audition, I didn't know it was my last audition. I thought it was going to know do that two weeks later for the next one. But we sat there and it was me, Paul and Alexander on a Zoom call. And we just read the whole script through. And Paul would read the parts, know, in a scene where I was in, but he wasn't in. I would read parts for him in other scenes and by the end I got the role that day. So, yeah, it was really surreal and exciting and didn't really know what to think or what to expect. But, it was nice. The biggest challenge for me, working on a film for the first time would be, the turnaround on notes, personally, because I've done a lot of live theater before. It's all I've done before is the shows at my school. And we have after school, like two, three hour rehearsals. And you receive your notes at the end and you have your journal and you can go back to your room and internalize them and think about them for the next rehearsal or the show or whatever's coming. But in this, it's really a matter of coming in, knowing your lines and not really knowing. Maybe having an idea of how the scene may pan out, but not having the clarity that you might have in a theater setting. So, yeah, I mean, that was the hard, that's the hardest part for me, really doing this the first time doing something, receiving a note and then okay, rolling, go. So, yeah, for me, but I think I've adjusted pretty well to it. And obviously I have a lot of people around me who have been helping me prepare for that sort of thing. Being in a film with Alexander and working on one of his movies, it's incredible working with him personally. Having, the director who's sitting right there at the camera and sitting right next to you and comes up to you after every take and is in your ear. You can feel his presence and it's comforting in that sense. But I think. I don't know, outside of that, he just attracts a lot of professionalism to his movies and his work. I think, just him being a part of it. Everyone around him, sort of is extra professional and is extra hard at work and is really on top of it and more so excited about working on it because of the type of person he is. My character, Angus Tully, say, definitely very damaged kid. He's been through a lot. Yeah. Being at a boarding school, I can understand, how heartbreaking that would be to be ready for break and then have your own parents tell you that you can't come home for Christmas. I feel like, for him, he's got a lot of these, things in the past that have happened to him and, these experiences, obviously, with his father and his mother and his mother's boyfriend. And it's not explicitly said what goes on. But you can sort of understand that there's a broken family dynamic there that's going on behind the scenes for him. And yeah, I think that really comes out with his character and his daringness to say some of the things he says and to pull off some of the things he tries to pull off. But at the same time charming and innocent. And it's one of those people you love to hate because you love them. Terry Lipshetz: Up next, we have writer producer David Hemingson. David Hemingson: Alexander read a pilot that I wrote about four years ago that, was set in a prep school in 1980. And he kind of called me up out of the blue and having read it and was like, I love this pilot. And I was like, incredibly flattered because he's like a personal hero of mine, he's a brilliant director. So I was like, blown away. And then he said, but I don't really do TV. But I have this feature I want to do that's set in that world in 1970. I said, okay, sure. And I said, what is he? Well, basically I really want to do this sort of optically challenged, kind of odiferous professor, that gets stuck, at a prep school, over Christmas break, 1970 to 71, with a group of students, one of whom has sort of been stranded by his family, most definitely. And this relationship kind of evolves over the course of the movie. And so that was sort of. The genesis of the whole thing. He's a brilliant, brilliant director. And I kind of feel like I went to film school on Alexander's back in that he would make these references. He'd, want something kind of tonally or visually or he'd kind of want a narrative moment that as opposed to try to unpack it verbally, he'd just be like, John Garfield. All right, Michael Curtis pointed overturn 1950, midpoint. Forward click. Like what? Hello? And I'd have to figure out, oh, okay. He wants sort of tonally, this kind of thing. He wants to be able to, evoke certain moods, and I think for him, it's got to be the organic evolution of the characters over the course of the narrative. And so I think the reason he doesn't get specific in terms of distinct turns he wants is because he wants me to find it and then for him to reflect upon it, I mean, that's been our working relationship, and I hope to God it continues for many, many decades to come, because I would kill to work with him again. I think he's a brilliant guy. We're so blessed. I mean, Alexander can cast. I mean, he topped the bottom. The actors in this show are amazing. I love my holders. I love all those kids. Those kids are all amazing, and funny and genuine and real. I think reality is sort of one of the hallmarks of an. You know, it just feels real, and it's heightened. And he takes you on a journey, and there's a fun narrative. I mean, you have a good time. And I think that's one of his imperatives. Like, he wants people to be entertained, but he wants people to be entertained by the human comedy, by the reality of it, by the landscape of people's souls. Like, he wants you to take that journey. And that's kind of what we do. In this movie, I think. Terry Lipshetz: And now let's hear from producer Mark Johnson. Mark Johnson: I think it was very much a story about family. It's a very clever script. It's deceptive. It's deceptive. And then it's about much more than you would think at first. And it's also extremely funny. And for me, as a, time Alexander Payne Fan, I think it is arguably his most emotional movie to take what he does with his characters, sort of, the uniqueness of his characters and to put them in this situation, it was an undeniable script. Paul Giamatti is one of those wonderful actors, is really a chameleon. And he can play any number of people. So we've seen him a bunch of movies and television shows, but I don't know that I've ever seen Paul Giamatti play, the same character twice. And so he is somebody who can both put you off and yet bring you in at the same time. Dominic Cessa, who plays Angus. This is his first movie. He had been a drama student or in school, in boy school, but, didn't have an agent, didn't have a manager. We had this wonderful casting director, Susan Shopmaker, who decided to go out and find a discovery. And one of the smart places she went was the private boys school's drama department and say, all right, who do you have? Who do you offer up? And that's how Dominic came in. He didn't come in through any orthodox means. It was really from out of nowhere. And I don't know what the number is. She probably saw 600, 700 boys for this part. And Dominic, early on, we said, well, wait a minute. This is somebody to pay attention to. And Alexander put him through the paces. He had him, sort of try out and test a number of times. And finally he tested with Paul, Giamatti. And I think Alexander, Paul, all the rest of us said, no, this is the guy. I think Dominic's a good choice to play this part because he has no tricks. He's a very honest actor. He's playing it as honestly as he can. And consequently, he's completely believable. I never, in looking at the finished film and quite frankly, in all the dailies, I don't see any false moments. I don't see him at some point pretending to be something. He always seems to be that divine. Mark Johnson: Joy Randolph is an actress who's been around for a while. That makes it sound like she's been doing it for years. She's just somebody who is doing features and television right now at, quite a clip. And the interesting thing is she normally plays a comedic character. And not that she's very funny in the holdovers, but I wouldn't describe her character as Mary, lamb, as somebody who's comedic. She actually has quite a, quite amount of sorrow in her. And, is a mother who's gone through a real tragedy. We knew she had the acting chops not just because she'd gone to the Yale School of drama. But as soon as we tested her, it was clear that she knew how to play this character. And, it was great to watch her because as an actress, she discovered who Mary Lamb was. She started at one place and built the character. And you could see her do it. And she ended up with an accent that was quite original to divine, but also quite true to where her character came from. Terry Lipshetz: All right, Bruce. So we had an. Bruce Miller: You know, I got a chance to talk to Alexander Payne and David Hemingson and also some of the, behind the scenes people about this. It's based sort of, on the writer's life, sort of. It was not written by Alexander Payne, just directed by him. And he kind of understood the sensibility of this, but there is a tie. And if you look at this on a shelf, there is a statue that was also in sideways. And so it's one of those little spoiler things. If you look, it's on a shelf in, I believe it's Paul Giamatti's office. And you'll also remember that it was in sideways if you look very carefully. They had one hell of a time trying to find enough blazers that were from the 70s for all the boys in the film. Terry Lipshetz: Double knit only goes so far. Bruce Miller: A big challenge. Yeah, they have a big challenge. And so they look the right way. Yeah. So for them, a lot of them have worked with Alexander Payne for a number of films, and they kind of know his shorthand and what he's looking for, so they can anticipate what a potential problem might be or what might be looming. Wow. Terry Lipshetz: Good stuff. So, yeah, I'm looking forward to this. It wasn't really on my radar until I saw it was probably during the summer. One of the movies I saw at least had a trailer to it. It looked pretty interesting, but I wasn't sure. Is this going to be good? Isn't it? But now that you're singing its praises. Bruce Miller: Watch the ads for it, because the ads are done in 70s style. Terry Lipshetz: Okay. Bruce Miller: See them? It's like, is this an old film that they're just throwing up whenever you see those on TCM? Oh, look at the trailers they used to do for these things. Well, they want it to look like that so it looks like the 70s. So you get that whole vibey feeling. And there's one shot in the film that reminds me. Exactly. Of the graduate. Exactly. And you'll see that shorthand that he uses, and you'll think, yes, I get what you're. Gail. I see it. I understand what's happening here. There's another one I'd like to talk about is called Nyad. Okay. And this is going to be one of those ones that you'll hear the names bandied about for acting prizes. Annette Benning plays Diana Nyad. If you remember her, she was a long distance swimmer who wanted to swim from Cuba to Florida. And, everybody said, oh, you're crazy. You can't do it. You're in your 60s. You're not going to be able to do this. And she was determined that she needed to make her mark, so she got a crew together and tried it and failed. And she tried it again and failed. And she tried it again and failed. And you think after this many times, give up. It's not going to happen. But you see in the film, which will be on Netflix, the kind of drive and fortitude she had and determination, and a lot of that is fueled by her best friend, who serves as kind of the coach, so that she's in the boat while Diana is swimming by the side of the boat, and she's, like, feeding her, giving her any kind of, if she gets sick, if she needs medicine, hydrating her, and then when she starts to kind of wane, she's giving her those pep talks. And, Jodie Foster plays that role, and Jodie is. Where has she been all these years? It's like, let's get back to work. I want to give her that kind of a pep talk because she steals the film right out from underneath. Annette Benning. Fascinating, fascinating partnership. And the film was directed by the people behind Free Solo, if you remember free solo. it was about the mountain climber. Terry Lipshetz: Right. Bruce Miller: Won the Oscar for Best documentary. Yeah. Now, they're trying, the same kind of feel, but with a fictional film or dramatization. Yeah. With actors. And they do take, risks, and they also do take some liberties, with the reality of the Diana Nyad story, but they still are able to capture those beats that you're looking for. It's kind of fascinating to see how they can make swimming really interesting, because when you're just watching somebody swim laps near the side of a boat, are you interested? Do you care? You got to give it to Ned Benning for just being able to do the swimming that you need to do to pretend like you're falling. Diana, Nyad, is not a person that you could hug. I really do not think she's embraceable, even though she has that drive that you see in a lot of athletes. But, boy, Annette Benning captures that aspect really well. You think, why would I work with you? I don't want to do anything with you if you're going to be this kind of obnoxious and mean and kind of self-centered. Terry Lipshetz: Sure. Bruce Miller: And yet it works. And at the end of the film, they do show you actual footage, of her. And, man, she captures her. She's right there. Terry Lipshetz: Now, was this film mostly in the water, then? Bruce Miller: If there's a lot in the water, could it be in a pool? It could have been in a pool, because a lot of the scenes take place at night, and you realize that they had to worry about sharks because she did not want to be in a shark cage. She didn't feel that was bare. But there was a red light that apparently sharks know this for the future, if you need this. Terry Lipshetz: Okay. Bruce Miller: Sharks do not come near red light. They somehow see that as a warning to them. And so this red light kind of helped guide her along where they were going, but it also kept the, sharks away. Terry Lipshetz: Yeah. The most knowledge I have about avoiding sharks comes from the 1960s, Adam west classic Batman, the movie Shark, where he used Bad shark repellent. Bruce Miller: And Jaws. Terry Lipshetz: Yes. Bruce Miller: Jaws taught us so much about sharks. Were you really scared of sharks before Jaws? No, it was just another fish in the ocean. But now they can get a sharknado going like nobody's business. Right? Dominic Sessa: Yeah. Terry Lipshetz: Now, how does this film stack up to a film like Free Solo, which is a documentary? Because I always find it fascinating when you get, like, you take Peter Jackson, for instance, who's known for Lord of the Rings and all these big epics, and then he goes and directs a documentary about the Beatles. Bruce Miller: The thing that was so surprising about free solo was the cinematography. They were up on the mountains with him and the idea that they were able to get some of that stuff. Well, I got to rethink this. If I can't do it with the telephoto lens, I don't think I'm going up there. But I think that was what was so remarkable. Yes. his story, Alex Honnold, I think it is, his story is remarkable, but also remarkable is the idea that people would follow him, shoot his trek, and not get, you know, anytime. Terry Lipshetz: I see those mountain movies like that, whether it's mountain climbing or scaling Everest or going deep into the wilderness, I'm thinking to myself, you know, what if I'm the director of this film, my first hire is a really good second unit director. And you're going to go take care of these? I'm going to just handle. Bruce Miller: Yeah, I'll do from the ground. Terry Lipshetz: We'll be. Bruce Miller: Yeah, I think they do a great job of kind of making you feel that claustrophobia in the water. But because they're not dealing with huge visuals like they were before, that becomes, a different challenge. But you feel like you're in the water with her. So I guess that's the goal. But I don't know, do they want to do this? Is this the goal? Or maybe it was just one of those athlete films that they hadn't tried, and so that was the challenge for them. Terry Lipshetz: Well, it sounds good. It sounds like an interesting one. I'm not sure. I'm going to race out to the theaters to see it. But at the very least, it might be one where as soon as it hits streaming on. Yeah, yeah, absolutely. Anything else of note coming up is, Bruce Miller: Can I tell you what I'm going to tease? What? Maybe we'll talk about next week. Terry Lipshetz: Okay. Bruce Miller: And that's Fargo. Terry Lipshetz: Oh, yes. Bruce Miller: Fargo is coming. And Fargo, we are not holding off with anything, but I'm going to talk to people that you wouldn't necessarily talk to again. We're doing this because we don't have the access to the actors because of the actor strike, which, knock on wood, should be ending soon, we hope. Terry Lipshetz: Please. Bruce Miller: But I'm hoping to talk to the special effects and makeup people and also the costume people and how they are able to pull off, because this has a lot of those special effects that you're going to go, wow, I can't believe it. And it's very home alone, taken to extremes and scary. Okay, so that's next week. Fargo. Alexander Payne: Fargo. Terry Lipshetz: I can't wait. There's the two shows that I've been waiting for the most recently, Fargo. And then also true Detective, which is. Coming back soon on. Bruce Miller: Well, we'll be there, hopefully, and we'll get to talk to real people. Terry Lipshetz: Hopefully. That's all we can hope for. All right, Bruce, thanks again for another great episode. And we will be back again next week. Bruce Miller: Be a holdover next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi! I am so happy to share my podcast interview with the esteemed Southern writer George Singleton. We delved into some serious subjects: the legacy of racism in the South, gun control, and substance abuse, but despite all of that, we managed to laugh every now and then because he is hilarious! (And I said the word "interesting" about a gazillion times--Why? Why did I keep saying the same word over and over again as if I was malfunctioning?) Anyway, George taught me a lot about persevering despite the fact that he (like many of us) gets sick of his own voice. He shared an anecdote about working with C. Michael Curtis of "The Atlantic Monthly" that shocked and delighted me. We laughed about that too. Please read his story, "I'm Down Here on the Floor," before you listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Audible, or wherever you get your podcasts. My apologies to StorySouth. I forgot to mention where the story was published during the podcast, but this is actually the second story in a row from StorySouth. Check out Jason Ockert's story "The Peoplemachines" from the September 1st episode as well. Also, here's a link to The Atlantic Monthly story George mentioned called "Show and Tell." I think the paywall might be down now (?), but I subscribe to that magazine, so someone needs to let me know. *Warning: There is some profanity on this episode, folks. See you next month when I'll be talking to Bonnie Jo Campbell about her story, "Boar Taint," from The Kenyon Review. Cheers, Kelly Bio: George Singleton has published eight collections of stories, two novels, and a book of writing advice. Over 200 of his stories have appeared in magazines such as the Atlantic Monthly, Harper's, Playboy, the Georgia Review, the Southern Review, the Cincinnati Review, and elsewhere. He is the recipient of a Pushcart Prize, a Guggenheim fellowship, the Hillsdale Award from the Fellowship of Southern Writers, and the Corrington Award for Literary Excellence. He lives in Spartanburg, SC, where he holds the John C. Cobb Chair in Humanities at Wofford College. Please find his books on Bookshop or Amazon. Information about the podcast host, Kelly Fordon, as well as podcast updates and donation opportunities (we would be so grateful!) can all be found here. We are so grateful to sound engineer Elliot Bancel for his work on this episode. If you need help with your podcast, please find his contact information here.

Swing batter better! It all about Beep ball this week as Kim sits down with Beep Ball Pitcher and organizer Michael Curtis of Mind's Eye. Mind's Eye is a service out of Belleville, Illinois. They are celebrating their 50th year and one of their exciting programs is Beet Ball. If you're curious about how the blind play Beep Ball, you'll want to hear this episode. We would love to hear some of the accessible activities you participate in. To do that, leave a comment below or message us at www.aincolorado/podcast-guest/ We'd really love to hear from you. Have a great week! a transcript of the show can be found here. https://share.descript.com/view/rdlqlY0vugO

For this month's theme of ADOLESCENT POWER FANTASY we're going to the adventurous roots of characters and actors that inspired some later interpretations of costumed heroism. The spotlight is on Errol Flynn for the rest of this month's vintage ADOLESCENT POWER FANTASY and we're hitting up Errol's most prolific hit film from 1938, “The Adventures of Robin Hood” directed by Michael Curtis of “Casablanca” fame. Also starring our boy Basil Rathbone, Claude Rains and Olivia de Havilland. A very mirthful and iconic take of the Robin Hood mythos done in bold Technicolor. The most expensive movie of its day, this flick made $4 million bucks at a time when going to the movies cost 25 cents and it wasn't even the top three earning movies that year. Hear us tell of it. Let's dive in and get RATHBONED. Subscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuJf3lkRI-BLUTsLI_ehOsg Contact: MOVIEHUMPERS@gmail.com Our OG podcast “Documenteers”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/documenteers-the-documentary-podcast/id1321652249 Soundcloud feed: https://soundcloud.com/documenteers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/moviehumpers

Yochai & Brad review The Queen of Elfland's Son by Michael Curtis, and answer a mailbag question.Should we review/consider blog adventures  as well?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.

Teepa Snow er iðjuþjálfi, aðstandandi og með yfir 30 ára starfsreynslu af starfi fyrir fólk með heilabilun, bæði í beinni þjónustu og fræðistarfi. Hún heldur fyrirlestra víða um heim og er þekkt fyrir nálgun sína og lifandi aðferðir við að miðla þekkingu sinni og í dag heldur Teepa fyrirlestur á Íslandi í dag á vegum samtakanna Verndrum veika og aldraða. Við fengum Áslaugu Dröfn Sigurðardóttur, aðstandanda, og meðlim í samtökunum til að segja okkur meira frá Teepu og viðburðinum í þættinum í dag. Jazzklúbburinn Múlinn heldur áfram með sumardagskrá sína með spennandi tónleikum og á morgun í Flóa í Hörpu koma fram Ife Tolentino og Óskar Guðjónsson ásamt hljómsveit. Þegar Óskar og Ife, sem er frá Brasilíu, voru búnir að vinna saman í talsvert mörg ár fundust þó nokkuð af skúffulögum í fórum Ife sem hann hafði aldrei gert neitt með. Þarna var kominn efniviður sem Óskar vildi ekki láta fara forgörðum og hafist var handa við upptökur. Nú er platan að koma út og á útgáfutónleikum verður hún leikin ásamt fleiri brasilískum lögum af þeim félögum ásamt frábærri hljómsveit. Við hringdum í Óskar í þættinum. Við sem búum á höfuðborgarsvæðinu gleymum stundum hvað það er skemmtilegt að fara útí Viðey. Á sumrin er boðið uppá dagskrá um helgar eins og td. núna á laugardaginn 1.júlí. Börnum verða sagðar þjóðsögur í Viðey í skemmtilegri náttúrugöngu og sögukonan er Björk Bjarnadóttir umhverfis- og þjóðfræðingur. Spáð verður í jurtirnar, nöfn þeirra, athugað verður hvort það fylgi þeim einhver þjóðtrú, nytjar þeirra skoðaðar og fjallað um lækningamátt þeirra. Við heyrðum í Björk í þættinum. Tónlist í þættinum: Rock Calypso í réttunum / Haukur Morthens (erlent lag /Jón Sigurðsson) Southern cross / Crosby Stills and Nash (Stephen Stills, Michael Curtis og Richard Curtis) Nao Tem Misterio / Ife Tolentino (Ife Tolentino) Austurstræti / L?amour Fou (Þórhallur Sigurðsson) UMSJÓN: GUNNAR HANSSON OG GUÐRÚN GUNNARSDÓTTIR

Teepa Snow er iðjuþjálfi, aðstandandi og með yfir 30 ára starfsreynslu af starfi fyrir fólk með heilabilun, bæði í beinni þjónustu og fræðistarfi. Hún heldur fyrirlestra víða um heim og er þekkt fyrir nálgun sína og lifandi aðferðir við að miðla þekkingu sinni og í dag heldur Teepa fyrirlestur á Íslandi í dag á vegum samtakanna Verndrum veika og aldraða. Við fengum Áslaugu Dröfn Sigurðardóttur, aðstandanda, og meðlim í samtökunum til að segja okkur meira frá Teepu og viðburðinum í þættinum í dag. Jazzklúbburinn Múlinn heldur áfram með sumardagskrá sína með spennandi tónleikum og á morgun í Flóa í Hörpu koma fram Ife Tolentino og Óskar Guðjónsson ásamt hljómsveit. Þegar Óskar og Ife, sem er frá Brasilíu, voru búnir að vinna saman í talsvert mörg ár fundust þó nokkuð af skúffulögum í fórum Ife sem hann hafði aldrei gert neitt með. Þarna var kominn efniviður sem Óskar vildi ekki láta fara forgörðum og hafist var handa við upptökur. Nú er platan að koma út og á útgáfutónleikum verður hún leikin ásamt fleiri brasilískum lögum af þeim félögum ásamt frábærri hljómsveit. Við hringdum í Óskar í þættinum. Við sem búum á höfuðborgarsvæðinu gleymum stundum hvað það er skemmtilegt að fara útí Viðey. Á sumrin er boðið uppá dagskrá um helgar eins og td. núna á laugardaginn 1.júlí. Börnum verða sagðar þjóðsögur í Viðey í skemmtilegri náttúrugöngu og sögukonan er Björk Bjarnadóttir umhverfis- og þjóðfræðingur. Spáð verður í jurtirnar, nöfn þeirra, athugað verður hvort það fylgi þeim einhver þjóðtrú, nytjar þeirra skoðaðar og fjallað um lækningamátt þeirra. Við heyrðum í Björk í þættinum. Tónlist í þættinum: Rock Calypso í réttunum / Haukur Morthens (erlent lag /Jón Sigurðsson) Southern cross / Crosby Stills and Nash (Stephen Stills, Michael Curtis og Richard Curtis) Nao Tem Misterio / Ife Tolentino (Ife Tolentino) Austurstræti / L?amour Fou (Þórhallur Sigurðsson) UMSJÓN: GUNNAR HANSSON OG GUÐRÚN GUNNARSDÓTTIR

With the shifting fortunes of economies, what role could Private Credit play in traditional portfolios? Richard Edgar is joined by Fidelity's Head of Private Credit Strategies, Michael Curtis, and Portfolio Managers Camille McLeod-Salmon and Marc Preiser to discuss what investors can expect from the market in future. With additional contributions from Oliver Newman and Nina Flitman. You can read more of our private markets coverage here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Given the fast-paced nature of the Legislative Session, our lawmakers rely heavily on the help and support from Legislative Staff Offices to answer policy and legal questions in the bill drafting process. Today, we are taking another look into the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel. This office is responsible for drafting and processing all legislation, performing policy analysis, providing legal counsel, and staffing legislative committees on Capitol Hill.  Joining us in this episode to talk about the lifecycle of legislation, as well as his role in the office of Legislative Research, is our managing associate general counsel, Michael Curtis. 

Chris Doyle and Michael Curtis of Goodman Games will be on the show to talk about the Dungeon Denizen's Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/devillich/dungeon-denizens Catch us Live on YouTube! Saturday Mornings 9:00am PST Discord for Chatting - https://bit.ly/Jorphdan Merch! - https://teespring.com/stores/jorphdans-emporium Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/jorphdan https://twitter.com/sirluciengaming Follow us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/user/SirLucien https://www.youtube.com/jorphdan

Colossians 1:16-20. Michael Curtis, Elder

After a year of volatility and uncertainty, how should investors navigate the year ahead? Richard Edgar is joined by Steve Ellis, Global Chief Investment Officer for Fixed Income, Ilga Haubelt, Head of Equities for Europe, and Victoria Mio, Head of Equity Research for Asia Pacific, to discuss the key themes and risks they'll be watching for in 2023. With additional contributions from Salman Ahmed, Global Head of Macro and Strategic Asset Allocation, and Michael Curtis, Head of Private Credit Strategies.  Do you have a question you'd like to put to one of Fidelity's investment team? We're handing the microphone over to you for our Christmas episode. To take part please send your investment related question to editorial@fil.com by Tuesday 13th December, and we'll put the best ones to our experts. Look forward to hearing from you! You can read Fidelity's 2023 Outlook in full here. Opening clips: Hallie Jackson, NBC News, September 27th 2022 Robin Brant, BBC News, March 28th 2022 NBC News, July 13th 2022 Victoria Valentine, BBC News, February 24th 2022See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a year of volatility and uncertainty, how should investors navigate the year ahead? Richard Edgar is joined by Steve Ellis, Global Chief Investment Officer for Fixed Income, Ilga Haubelt, Head of Equities for Europe, and Victoria Mio, Head of Equity Research for Asia Pacific, to discuss the key themes and risks they'll be watching for in 2023. With additional contributions from Salman Ahmed, Global Head of Macro and Strategic Asset Allocation, and Michael Curtis, Head of Private Credit Strategies.  Do you have a question you'd like to put to one of Fidelity's investment team? We're handing the microphone over to you for our Christmas episode. To take part please send your investment related question to editorial@fil.com by Tuesday 13th December, and we'll put the best ones to our experts. Look forward to hearing from you! You can read Fidelity's 2023 Outlook in full here. Opening clips: Hallie Jackson, NBC News, September 27th 2022 Robin Brant, BBC News, March 28th 2022 NBC News, July 13th 2022 Victoria Valentine, BBC News, February 24th 2022See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode 179 The hosts are joined by Michael Curtis to discuss his work as a FOH Engineer, Systems Engineer, and Audio Teacher. With a wide variety of skills and types of work as a freelance audio engineer, Michael discusses how to know what to charge and balance the directions to focus on. He also talks about his path in audio and how that led to systems engineering and teaching.  Many more discussions on topics like troubleshooting, teaching styles, the process/experience of making educational material, and moreEpisode LinksMichael Curtis Website & YouTube Channel This episode is sponsored by Audix , Allen & Heath, and RCFJoin our Discord Server and our Facebook Group, Follow us on InstagramPlease check out and support The Roadie Clinic, Their mission is simple. "We exist to empower & heal roadies and their families by providing resources & services tailored to the struggles of the touring lifestyle."The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside, Chris Leonard, and Sam Boone

Kent speaks with Michael Curtis, Ph.D., President & CEO of eGenesis. Dr. Curtis has more than 30 years of experience in scientific research and leadership in biopharmaceutical drug development across multiple therapeutic areas. Before joining eGenesis he served as Chief Executive Officer, President and Head of R&D at Cadent Therapeutics. Moreover, Dr. Curtis was an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Atlas Venture where he played a role in the creation of several companies including Delinia and Q32 Bio. Dr. Curtis has led the development of multiple products from discovery through first-in-human, Phase 2 and 3 studies. He was involved in the early development of Orencia and Nulojix. Dr. Curtis earned a Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology from the State University of New York Upstate Medical University. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at kent.bressler@kidneysolutions.org For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit them at www.kidneysolutions.org Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez

Greetings!! Welcome back to another podcast on the RORE platform, Episode 61. Wow!  Greg Angello is back with Michael Curtis, Senior Loan Officer with Movement Bank, to chat about the current state of the market, mortgages, and one you may never have heard about before -- Off Market loan programs. Sound interesting... well, what it is? This is the subject of this one. With our real estate market in a "slip-n-slide" momentum, what does this mean for home buyers with rising interest rates and getting pre-approved? How can this benefit you? Well, it can, if you listen in! Along with our great banter, later on find out what costume Michael is going as this Halloween. You can get all the spooky details if you just keep on listening!! We want to thank Michael for being a return guest on Raised on Real Estate and his deep understanding of mortgages in this changing market. You can reach Michael with all your mortgage needs or to get answers to your lending questions -- right here:  M:  (803) 389 5256O:  (704) 233 7373https://www.movementbank.com/lo/michael-curtisAlso.. please don't pass up our BZ Mindset Motivation Call each Monday through Friday, 8:15 am Live on Facebook and Zoom! Here's how you can get tuned in:http://www.brockzevanmindsetmotivationalcall.comLIVE on ZOOM, Facebook. Our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/345937187677114We will also be sharing something new to our BZ Mindset Motivation platform with new leaders coming in weekly and how you can be a huge part of this exciting adventure coming right at you. Stay tuned!Thank you to all our RORE listening community in and outside the United States! We thank each and every one of you!!Gregory Angello is the host and producer of Raised on Real Estate. All rights reserved. A Planet One Radio Production. 

Michael Curtis - systems engineer No one loves painting on a wet paper napkin nor does anyone enjoy mixing on a poorly designed PA system. Michael speaks to the key influences in the process of designing a PA system for a church.   If you want more training and resources, you can check out Michael's youtube channel where he puts out new trainings and videos every week.   If you want to check out the visual form of this interview and see some of Michael's presentation, you can check that out here www.worshipministryschool.com

In the 2nd OSR October Supplement Sunday, I dive into The Dungeon Alphabet by Michael Curtis. Currently $7.99 for pdf at DrivethruRPG or $19.99 for print + pdf at Goodman-games.com

Gabe and Malcolm continue their discussion of the incredible megadungeon Stonehell Dungeon, created by Michael Curtis. They bring up spoilers from the second book and further their musings on running megadungeons. Stonehell Dungeon: https://www.lulu.com/search?contributor=Michael+Curtis One page dungeon: https://www.dungeoncontest.com/ The DM's Book Club: https://www.wairpodcast.com/the-dms-book-club Goodman Games' Original Adventures Reincarnated: https://goodman-games.com/store/product-category/original-adventures-reincarnated/ Donjon: https://donjon.bin.sh/adnd/ Gabe's Twitter account, for Copper State Games: https://twitter.com/CSGRPG  Gabe's StoneHell Actual Play episode https://www.twitch.tv/videos/585919656 Clip of Gabe's player dying 3 time in 5 min https://www.twitch.tv/videos/591878674

Greetings and welcome to another RORE episode! Great to have you back for this one! Michael Curtis is back after a bit of an hiatus but his timing is impeccable. Spot on to be exact, as one of the biggest question looming in real estate right now, if you are a home buyer, is --- should you wait or should you buy right now? Hmmm?  Michael discusses the current financial state of the market, the federal reserve's past decisions on raising interest rates and why, the future impact on the economy, and what home buyers should do if considering purchasing a home in today's real estate market. The key statement Michael makes is --- it's not the timing in the market, but the time in the market! I encourage you to take notes and listen to the entire podcast to what you may not hear on cable news, from your local news, or even from other so-called experts out there! Don't pass this one up! To speak to Michael about your mortgage needs or to get answers to you lending questions, here's how to reach him:M:  (803) 389 5256O:  (704) 233 7373Michael Curtis is a senior loan officer with Movement Bank:https://www.movementbank.com/lo/michael-curtisAnd don't pass up the Mindset Motivation Calls with Brock Zevan, Monday through Friday, 8:15 am Live on Facebook and Zoom! Here's how you can get tuned in:http://www.brockzevanmindsetmotivationalcall.comLIVE on ZOOM, Facebook. Our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/345937187677114Also, as mentioned before, David Atkinson with Z Sphere will be our next guest on Raised on Real Estate, next Wednesday Sept. 14th -- barring a black out in California!

Greetings and welcome to another episode on the RORE platform!! Greg Angello and Brock Zevan are back together on this very, very important subject matter as we have shifted to a different real estate market from where we just came from. But not a new market... a corrected market where buyers are less challenged in multiple offer situations and over asking, and days on market have increased. What does it mean to "win" your listing appointment? Brock thoroughly dives into what a listing appointment looks like from months before, what he says, what he brings, and most importantly, the "five touches" he does even before going to the listing appointment. This podcast is for any agent, whether new or seasoned, as certain skill sets are in high demand in this challenging market, as home sellers are looking for solutions to get their home sold and not become an expired listing. I encourage you to listen and take notes as this is probably more a high level teaching podcast, or a CE class, on winning your listing appointment. You won't hear what Brock offers to you on any other real estate podcast! Thank you for taking the time to tune in!To find out more about our the Mindset Motivation Platform with Brock Zevan each Monday through Friday -- 8:15 am Live on Facebook and Zoom, here's how to get tuned in:http://www.brockzevanmindsetmotivationalcall.comLIVE on ZOOM, Facebook. Our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/345937187677114Coming to RORE: Thursday, Sept. 8th Michael Curtis with Movement Bank mortgage lending on why home buyers should buy today!Also, David Atkinson with Z Sphere. Z Sphere is a resilient systems design-and-build company in the late stages of startup, focused on municipal, light commercial and residential buildings for disaster-prone regions, remote/off-grid and resilient living in general. David is scheduled to be on the following Wednesday, September 14th. This will be a very informative podcast!Thank you to all our RORE listening community in and outside the United States! We thank each and every one of you!!Gregory Angello is the host and producer of Raised on Real Estate. All rights reserved. A Planet One Radio Production.

Happy Labor Day 2022! I hope you are all doing well and you are with family and friends, or, you may be laboring on this holiday. Many of us are laboring: some by force and some by choice!In this one, folks... two more podcasts coming this week:  Brock Zevan on Wednesday, September 9th, how to win the listing appointment, and Michael Curtis with Movement Bank lending on why home buyers should buy today! I have a new guest to RORE: David Atkinson with Z Sphere. Z Sphere is a resilient systems design-and-build company in the late stages of startup, focused on municipal, light commercial and residential buildings for disaster-prone regions, remote/off-grid and resilient living in general. David is scheduled to be on the following Wednesday, September 14th. This will be a very informative podcast!To find out more about our the Mindset Motivation Platform with Brock Zevan each Monday through Friday -- 8:15 am to 8:30 am Live on Facebook and Zoom, here's how to get tuned in:http://www.brockzevanmindsetmotivationalcall.comLIVE on ZOOM, Facebook. Our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/345937187677114Special Note: Holiday weekends are for fun, relaxing, enjoyment, time with family and friends, but unfortunately, holiday weekends can have adverse consequences if we don't use common sense and get behind the wheel when drinking. Don't be a statistic; don't be a fatality; don't drink and drive. Be save and think before you drive. Thank you to all our RORE listening community in and outside the United States! We thank each and every one of you!!Gregory Angello is the host and producer of Raised on Real Estate. All rights reserved. A Planet One Radio Production.

In this first of two parts, Gabe and Malcolm discuss the classic megadungeon Stonehell Dungeon, by Michael Curtis. Here, they introduce the books and talk about their impressions and experiences of the setting. National Network for Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ Stonehell Dungeon: https://www.lulu.com/search?contributor=Michael+Curtis One page dungeon: https://www.dungeoncontest.com/ Palace of the Vampire Queen: https://www.pigames.net/store/product_info.php?products_id=1044 Labyrinth Lord: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/64332 Full Metal RPG fullmetalrpg.com    

"You know how ducks are once they get the scent of flesh" The thrilling conclusion of our playthrough of Dungeon Crawl Classics' 2022 Free RPG Day funnel by Michael Curtis. http://www.goodmangames.com

Crosby, Stills & Nash, Rick Curtis, and Michael Curtis.

I interview Michael Curtis, the Director of Product Development for Goodman Games, to discuss DCC, Lankhmar and The Chained Coffin. Music by John Page Join us live every Monday night at 8 PM Central over at twitch.tv/valorestudios Watch the new trailer for Axion here --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rollin-bones/support

As Helount continues his recollection of Marrk's rescue from the Ninpar gang and ultimate decision to join the crew of the Screw, the spirit entity resembling Anju is pushing him to look even further into his past. Helount must accept responsibility for his actions before he can move forward on his path to becoming a Wielder of the Stone... Credits Written and Produced by Michael Curtis and Tim Ramaekers. Mixed and Edited by Michael Curtis Music Full Strength by Rhythm Scott Undernight by Lincoln Davis Runner by Third Age Into the Unkown by Hill Via www.Soundstripe.com Cast Helount is Tim Ramaekers Anju and Marrk is Jack Tyrades Tony is Michael Curtis Support us here www.patreon.com/theawkwardscrew  

There is a sense of dread in the space occupied by Helount as Anju's spirit begins pushing him to answer for his desire to become one with the Stone, even if it means aiding the Palm Bay Pirates in their schemes. As if to demonstrate the selfishness now in Helount's heart, they continue to dig into the past and discuss their rescue of Marrk from the Ninpar Gang and the selflessness and trust they all demonstrated that day... Credits Written and Produced by Michael Curtis and Tim Ramaekers. Mixed and Edited by Michael Curtis Music Soldier's March by Rhythm Scott Voyage by Hawksilver Tik Tock by Rhythm Scott As Dusk Descends by Wicked Cinema Now or Never by Caleb Etheridge Via www.Soundstripe.com Cast Helount is Tim Ramaekers Anju and Marrk is Jack Tyrades Tony is Michael Curtis Support us here www.patreon.com/theawkwardscrew  

Michael Curtis, while Leiber's Fafhrd & Grey Mouser stories have been a great source of inspiration for Oliver's novel-in-progress, you better believe he was excited to talk with Michael about: Why people should read the Fafhrd & Grey Mouser stories, how these characters so defined by their friendship were born of a real life bromance, what defines Leiber's writing style, what makes F&GM's home - Lankhmar - the ultimate fantasy adventure city, how Michael made writing RPGs his career, what it was like poring over Leiber's original papers at an archive in Houston, and more! Michael Curtis on Patreon Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG products by Michael Curtis Michael also writes articles for Goodman Games, such as this one on Lord Dunsany The Society of Torch, Pole, and Rope - Michael's game design blog may be dormant but it still contains many fascinating things to pore over. Michael Curtis Visits Leiber's Legendary Lankhmar Library in Houston Lankhmar 101 - A video panel discussion about DCC: Lankhmar, led by Michael Curtis. www.soimwritinganovel.com PATREON: www.patreon.com/soimwritinganovel BUY OLIVER'S BOOKS: https://www.oliverbrackenbury.com/store SO I'M WRITING A NOVEL... TWITTER: https://twitter.com/so_writing OLIVER'S TWITTER: https://twitter.com/obrackenbury Oliver's Link Tree (For everything else): https://linktr.ee/obrackenbury

Helount is more interested in reliving the past than accepting his current state and continues his conversation with what he believes is Anju's spirit. Talking about the initial meeting and recruitment of Tony and how they had to escape a Mercenary Guild blockade around the space station where Tony was working as a Port Pilot, it's only a matter of time before Helount has to accept responsibility for his actions... Credits Written and Produced by Michael Curtis and Tim Ramaekers. Mixed and Edited by Michael Curtis Music Night Raid by Elision Hay Burner Stomp by Dresden the Flamingo Bad Seed by Ian Kelosky Lethal Contract by Cody Martin Via www.Soundstripe.com Cast Helount isTim Ramaekers Anju is Jack Tyrades Tony is Michael Curtis Support us here www.patreon.com/theawkwardscrew  

On the other side of the galaxy in an unknown patch of space, Helount is conversing with what he has accepted as the spirit of his friend and Captain, Anju Jayohwen. In reality he is on the verge of a total mental breakdown while in the depths of the massive ship known as The Wishbone. He has no idea what forces are at work and how far they'll push him to get what they want... Credits Written and Produced by Michael Curtis and Tim Ramaekers. Mixed and Edited by Michael Curtis Music Talos by Caleb Etheridge No Fear by Caleb Etheridge Ascent by Samme Via www.Soundstripe.com Cast Helount is Tim Ramaekers The Captain is Jack Tyrades Support us here www.patreon.com/theawkwardscrew  

Now that the Screw has been repaired, Tony and Marrk are setting off for the former home world of the Baldacts to find a plant with properties known to bring that species out of a coma. Jasska is keeping the Captain company on the medical deck of Spaceway Station #4295 and biding her time until they too, can continue their journey... Credits Written and Produced by Michael Curtis and Tim Ramaekers. Mixed and Edited by Michael Curtis Music Unleashed by Caleb Etheridge Via www.Soundstripe.com Cast Jasska is Serina Stilwell Marrk is Jack Tyrades Tony is Michael Curtis Support us here www.patreon.com/theawkwardscrew  

Weeks ago, Marrk, Tony and Jasska were able to get the Folding Drive and navigation computer on the Screw operational by scrounging parts from the Lux Vitesse. Now with Jasska's ship in tow, they've finally arrived at the nearest port to get both ships and the Captain the much-needed care they need to continue forward with their next challenge... Credits Written and Produced by Michael Curtis and Tim Ramaekers Mixed and Edited by Michael Curtis Music Never Falter by Kevin Graham Mortimer McCarthy's Dream by Cast of Characters Via www.Soundstripe.com Cast Jasska is Serina Stilwell Marrk is Jack Tyrades Tony is Michael Curtis Support us here www.patreon.com/theawkwardscrew  

After retrieving and stabilizing the Captain with Jasska's help, Tony and Marrk are on the bridge waiting for her to return with parts scavenged from her ship to repair the Screw. Tony and Marrk have an idea to send a message over comms to the Palm Bay Pirates via the stranded Pirate fighter unit known as Kaya Squadron... Credits Written and Produced by Michael Curtis and Tim Ramaekers Mixed and Edited by Michael Curtis Music Within the Void by Hill Via www.Soundstripe.com Cast Marrk is Jack Tyrades Tony is Michael Curtis Support us here www.patreon.com/theawkwardscrew