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In Episode 318 of The Rainmaking Podcast, Scott Love speaks with communications strategist Alejandra Ramirez about one of the most overlooked drivers of successful mergers and acquisitions: communication. In this episode, Alejandra explains why 75–90% of M&A deals fail and how poor internal communication, lack of trust, and unclear messaging create confusion, disengagement, and talent loss during high-stakes transitions. She breaks down the difference between “big C” communication (leadership alignment and strategic direction) and “little c” communication (day-to-day operational clarity), and why both are essential for preserving culture, performance, and long-term deal value. The conversation also explores practical M&A integration strategies, including leadership alignment, communication planning, pulse surveys, employee trust-building, manager messaging frameworks, and how to prevent the “vacuum of uncertainty” that fuels rumors and disengagement. Alejandra shares actionable guidance for law firms, private equity groups, investment bankers, and corporate dealmakers who want smoother integrations, stronger employee retention, and better post-merger performance. If you are involved in mergers, acquisitions, succession planning, or organizational growth, this episode delivers a practical roadmap for avoiding common M&A pitfalls before they damage culture and profitability. Visit: https://therainmakingpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/ogqhCNdAxIE ---------------------------------------- If you are a successful law firm partner or law firm founder and want to hear about other options, please book a time on Scott Love's calendar here: https://calendly.com/scott-736/half-hour-phone-meeting-with-scott Or email Scott to connect with him at: scott@attorneysearchgroup.com ----------------------------------------
In Episode 317 of The Rainmaking Podcast, Scott Love speaks with Pam Meissner of Cathedral Capital about “Exit Readiness for Law Firm Founders” and what it truly takes to prepare a law firm for a successful merger, acquisition, or succession transition. Pam explains why many law firm founders struggle emotionally after selling their firms and why exit planning is about far more than valuation—it's about reducing owner dependency, building scalable systems, and preparing for life after the transaction. She outlines how buyers evaluate firms, including recurring growth, profitability, operational systems, team stability, and whether the business can function without the founder at the center of everything. The conversation also dives into the rise of private equity and managed service organizations (MSOs) in the legal industry, including what makes a firm attractive to buyers and the most common mistakes founders make when preparing for a sale. Pam shares practical strategies such as stepping away from the firm for 60–90 days to identify operational weaknesses, improving team retention, creating systems for business development, and increasing EBITDA and firm valuation over time. For law firm founders thinking about succession planning, mergers, or maximizing firm value before an exit, this episode delivers a highly practical roadmap for building a sellable law firm. Visit: https://therainmakingpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/z7XN3BkCpyU ---------------------------------------- If you are a successful law firm partner or law firm founder and want to hear about other options, please book a time on Scott Love's calendar here: https://calendly.com/scott-736/half-hour-phone-meeting-with-scott Or email Scott to connect with him at: scott@attorneysearchgroup.com ----------------------------------------
In Episode 316 of The Rainmaking Podcast, Scott Love speaks with executive coach and business strategist Ivy Slater about how professional services firms can create high-impact strategic plans that drive real growth. Ivy breaks down the structure of an effective strategic planning retreat, including who should attend, how to facilitate productive conversations, and why firms must think beyond short-term goals to create a long-term vision. She introduces her expanded “SWOTT” framework—strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, and trends—and explains how leadership teams can use it to align finance, marketing, business development, and people strategy into one unified growth plan. The conversation also explores common strategic planning mistakes that derail firms, including lack of accountability, reactive leadership, and leadership teams getting trapped “in the weeds” of day-to-day administration instead of focusing on growth. Ivy shares practical guidance on implementation, quarterly accountability meetings, leadership cadence, and why numbers tell the real story of a firm's future. For managing partners, law firm leaders, consultants, and professional services executives, this episode delivers a practical roadmap for strategic planning, leadership alignment, operational clarity, and sustainable firm growth. Visit: https://therainmakingpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/RRrc4EsMSvM ----------------------------------------
In Episode 315 of The Rainmaking Podcast, Scott Love shares seven powerful business development lessons learned from building his art business—and how those same principles apply to law, recruiting, consulting, and high-level B2B sales. From niching deeply and creating true distinction to forming strategic alliances and leveraging charitable relationships, Scott explains how success in one domain can translate directly into another. The core message: the fundamentals of rainmaking are universal—you just need to apply them intentionally. Scott also dives into advanced concepts like storytelling, relationship-driven marketing (instead of constant pitching), and continuous learning as a competitive advantage. Whether you're a law firm partner, investment banker, or professional services provider, this episode delivers a practical framework for building visibility, attracting opportunities, and creating long-term client relationships. If you want to grow your book of business in a more strategic and sustainable way, this is a must-listen episode. Visit: https://therainmakingpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/F2Bt3wI4YrI ----------------------------------------
The Magician's Elephant teaches us that even the impossible can be possible when we open our eyes and hearts to those around us. Baltese is a town where nothing extraordinary ever happens. Recovering from a recent war, it's a lonely place, where young Peter lives a harsh life. Then one day, a magician conjures an elephant from the sky. The creature's appearance sets off a chain of events so remarkable, so impossible, that it changes Baltese forever. As Peter is catapulted into the quest of his life, he discovers a magical bond with the majestic creature and risks everything not only to find his sister, but to set the elephant free.Nancy Harris (Book and lyrics) is an award-winning playwright from Dublin whose work has been produced in Dublin, London, and New York. Her plays include: Somewhere Out There You, Two Ladies, The Beacon, Our New Girl, and No Romance. She has written stage adaptations of The Kreutzer Sonata by Leo Tolstoy, The Red Shoes by Hans Christian Anderson, and a version of Sophocles' Philoctetes for children: The Man with the Disturbingly Smelly Foot. She wrote the book and co-wrote the lyrics with composer Marc Teitler for the new musicals, Baddies The Musical. She is a past recipient of The Rooney Prize for Irish Literature, the Stewart Parker Award, and has been a finalist for The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize. For television she is the creator and writer of the comedy/drama series “The Dry,” for which she received a BAFTA nomination. @nancyfallonharris Marc Teitler (Music and lyrics) is a composer known for his dark, playful, and otherworldly scores spanning stage musicals, theater, film, and animation. A recipient of the Guardian Innovation Award, his cross-disciplinary work has honed his ability to craft immersive, emotionally resonant storytelling that often draws on the surreal, magical, and uncanny. He is the co-creator of The Grinning Man, the cult hit musical hailed as “crowned by an extraordinary score” (WhatsOnStage), directed by Tom Morris. The show premiered at Bristol Old Vic, transferred to the West End, and inspired international productions, a motion-capture film adaptation directed by Andy Serkis, and a chart-topping cast album. His earlier musical Baddies, co-written with Nancy Harris, was praised by The Guardian as “delightfully witty and endlessly imaginative.” Marc is currently developing an AI-themed musical adaptation of Pinocchio, with Tommy Antonio and Natalie Abrahami. Marc's music has featured in “American Horror Story,” “The Patient,” “Portlandia,” “Bones,” “The Loud House,” and “The Seventh Dimension,” and he has scored numerous animations including Hearts, nominated for the VW Score Award at the Berlin International Film Festival and Stuck On a Sunday by Marc Craste. The music video for his haunting song “Stranger in Paradise,” directed by Gabriella Orozco, was nominated for Best Animated Short at Raindance 2025. His commercial credits include PlayStation and Johnnie Walker. For theater, he has composed scores for Dance Nation (Almeida), Blood & Gifts (National Theatre), The Secret Agent (Young Vic), and most recently, The Red Shoes by Nancy Harris (Royal Shakespeare Company). @marcteitlermusic
Mayday Rachael, Finale, Nakupenda, Happy, Worship, Wewe, Jogodo, Raindance, Talk To Me Nuh – nonstop DJ mix featuring Gradine Toto, Bien, Alikiba, Asake, DJ Snake, Fave, Harmonize, Joshua Baraka, Shenseea, Vybz Kartel, Rvssian, Wizkid, Tems, Diamond Platnumz, Davido, TxC, DJ Smallz and more. This is Rush Hour Africa Vol. 1 – a 31-minute journey through the biggest African hits doing well in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria and South Africa right now. Expect smooth transitions, amapiano log drums, afro-fusion grooves, dancehall energy and mid-tempo love songs in one quick-fire session. Mixed live by DJ Simple Simon (Supremacy Sounds). If you enjoy the mix, please like, comment your favorite track, and subscribe so you don't miss the next Rush Hour Africa episode. Share it with a friend who loves Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall and Bongo. 00:00:00 – Gradine Toto – Mayday Rachael 00:03:47 – Bien & Alikiba – Finale 00:06:10 – Asake & DJ Snake – Worship 00:08:00 – Fave – Intentions (feat. Urban Chords) 00:09:57 – Harmonize – Wewe 00:11:20 – Joshua Baraka, Axon & Shenseea – Morocco (Remix) 00:13:32 – Shenseea feat. Vybz Kartel & Rvssian – Talk To Me Nuh 00:15:30 – Chill77, Unjaps, mikeeysmind – Papaoutai (Afro Soul) 00:16:54 – Dave feat. Tems – Raindance 00:19:20 – Wizkid & Asake – Jogodo 00:21:00 – The Second Voice – Let Me Be 00:23:20 – DJ Smallz, ZinedinexSguche, 031CHOPPA feat. Uncool MC – Zep 00:25:14 – TxC, Davido, Shoday & Scotts Maphuma feat. Zlatan & Al Xapo – Nakupenda 00:28:40 – Diamond Platnumz – Happy #Afrobeats2026 #Amapiano2026 #DancehallMix #RushHourAfrica #DJSimpleSimon #SupremacySounds
Duggee teaches the Squirrels the best rain dance ever.
Slipmatt is one of the most important DJs in the history of dance music. From his first major gig at Raindance in 1989, he came to be known as the Godfather Of Hardcore, becoming synonymous with the genre that typified the UK rave sound in the early 90s. His 'SL2' project, with DJ Lime, yield two top-ten hits including the genre-defining 'On A Ragga Tip' that reached number 2 in the UK singes chart in May 1992.He was also instrumental in emergence Jungle from the Hardcore scene, and produced classics including 'Hear Me' which typify the linearity between the two genres.We discuss the pre-acid house period, the game-changing nature of the rave explosion both in music and society, and we get into his personal journey from bedroom producer to Top Of The Pops.This is a great conversation with a true legend of UK dance music, get involved!--If you're into what we're doing here on the pod then you can support the show on Patreon! There are two tiers - "Solidarity" for $4 a month, which features the show without ads, regular bonus podcasts, and extra content. And "Musicality" which for a mere $10 a month gets you all the music we release on Hotflush and affiliate labels AND other music too, some of which never comes out anywhere else.You can also make a one-off donation to the podcast using a card, with Paypal, or your Ethereum wallet! Head over to scubaofficial.io/support.Plus there's also a private area for Patreon supporters in the Hotflush Discord Server... but anyone can join the conversation in the public channels.Listen to the music discussed on the show via the Music Not Diving Podcast Spotify playlistSlipmatt is one of the most important DJs in the history of dance music. From his first major gig at Raindance in 1989, he came to be known as the Godfather Of Hardcore, becoming synonymous with the genre that typified the UK rave sound in the early 90s. His SL2 project, with DJ Lime, yield two top-ten hits including the genre-defining 'On A Ragga Tip' that reached number 2 in the UK singes chart in May 1992. He was also instrumental in emergence Jungle from the hardcore scene, and produced classics including 'Hear Me' which typify the linearity between the two genres. We discuss the pre-acid house period, the game-changing nature of the rave explosion both in music and society, and we get into his personal journey from bedroom producer to Top Of The Pops. This is a great conversation with a true legend of UK dance music, get involved! 00:00 Intro02:00 Episode start04:55 What “Old School” really means06:25 The split between Hardcore & Jungle11:30 Bridging the divide13:10 Bedroom producer beginnings17:20 The lost art of studio mentorship18:40 DJ Culture & skill obsession24:15 First raves & Acid House reality26:15 Birth of Raindance27:40 Illegal → Legal Raves29:10 Becoming a National DJ30:40 Independence and management32:10 The end of Illegal raving33:10 Rave culture as a social & political movement35:30 Media & moral panic37:30 Policing, laws & the Criminal Justice Act Era41:30 Legacy of early Rave culture43:30 Personal reflections & looking back47:00 Clearing samples 50:24 Top of the Pops and meeting Kylie56:27 The Prodigy59:31 Rage club and Jungle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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SPÉCIALE BEATLES PROG COVERS ! Pour ce premier numéro de 2026 en direct et dès le 1er jour de l'année, il nous fallait bien quelque chose de spécial....Alors mes grandes oreilles se sont tournées vers les fab four, ce petit groupe anglais, fervent admirateur du rock américain des 50's, y ajoutant au cours de sa (finalement courte) carrière sa patte et son incroyable inventivité, versant dans le psychédélisme pour devenir à son tour inspirant pour bon nombre de musiciens de générations à venir et l'un des acteurs préfigurant la musique progressive....Et puis juste parce que je suis fan !
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The guys are back to walk through all of their Week 10 NFL reactions & give their Week 11 NFL picks! They run through the Giants firing Brian Daboll, the Bills loss to the Dolphins & Jalaal goes on a rant about how broken the Packers have looked before giving their MVP picks between Drake Maye & Matt Stafford. Then, they give their thoughts on Nico Harrison finally getting fired & talk about the incoming Ja Morant & Anthony Davis trades. Follow Najee on Twitter: @Najeeadams_ Follow Jalaal on Twitter: @JSandy45_Follow The Run It Up Podcast on Twitter: @RunItUpPodFollow The Run It Up Podcast on TikTok: @RunItUpPodcastFollow The Run It Up Podcast on IG: @RunItUpPodSongs of The Week:Najee | Dave ft. Tems - "Raindance""Jalaal | G Herbo - "Win Again"
Centreforce (12.11.25) New Hardcore & Jungle + Raindance 1992 warm up sessions
Join The Articulate Fly's latest Central PA Fishing Report as host Marvin Cash checks in with George Costa from TCO Fly Shop in State College for critical fall fishing updates. With much-needed rain finally arriving in central Pennsylvania, George breaks down how the changing water conditions are transforming local trout streams. Streamer fishing is heating up as flows increase and water gains color, creating ideal conditions for aggressive fall trout. George reports consistent olive hatches providing sporadic dry fly action throughout the day, though nymphing remains the most productive technique for anglers targeting Pennsylvania limestone streams. Listeners learn essential spawning season etiquette as redds begin appearing, plus insider timing on when streams will clear for optimal weekend fishing. George also provides updates on the developing steelhead run in Lake Erie tributaries as fish begin stacking in the system. Whether you're planning a Central PA trout outing or curious about regional fall conditions, this quick fishing report delivers actionable intelligence for maximizing your time on the water.Related ContentS7, Ep 36 - Central PA Fishing Report with George Costa of TCO Fly ShopS6, Ep 118 - Central PA Fall Fishing Report: George Costa's Tips and TacticsS5, Ep 145 - Central Pennsylvania Fishing Report with TCO Fly ShopS7, Ep 14 - The Streamer Playbook: Tips and Tactics for Targeting Big Trout in East Tennessee with Ellis WardAll Things Social MediaFollow TCO on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.Support the Show Shop on AmazonBecome a Patreon PatronSubscribe to the PodcastSubscribe to the podcast in the podcatcher of your choice.Advertise on the PodcastIs our community a good fit for your brand? Advertise with us.In the Industry and Need Help Getting Unstuck?Check out our
Mack, Smoove, Robbie C and Concept live @ Raindance @ Fabric April 2024
Mack, Smoove, Robbie C, Concept and KID live in session @ Raindance @ Fabric May 2025
In this episode of Waterfall, Mike is joined by our water resource expert Karen to explore why wet winters are so important for our water supplies. They unpack how rainfall replenishes reservoirs, rivers, and underground aquifers, what droughts in winter really mean, and how climate change is reshaping rainfall patterns. With insights on long-term planning, real-world examples, and simple actions we can all take to protect our water resources, this conversation dives deep into why every drop – and every season – counts. Timestamps 00:00 - Introductions and episode overview 02:35 - Why wet winters matter for water supplies 06:27 - Drought planning and the idea of winter droughts 10:13 - Climate extremes and changing rainfall patterns 13:29 - Why saving water still matters 18:57 - Practical water-saving tips and wrap-up
Writers, directors, and creatives — want to turn your vision into bold, unforgettable stories? Don't miss this live conversation with Kim “Kimmie P” Callaway, an award-winning writer-director whose work blends humor, heart, and social impact.For over a decade, Kim has written and directed original web series, sketches, music videos, and commercials for major networks and brands including Amazon, Verizon, Ring, AOL, and HuffPost Comedy. Her commercial directing has earned her 4 Telly Awards.She's the founder of Pillowfight!! Productions, a boutique company focused on visually striking, socially conscious comedy. Her latest short film, Mildred 4 a Million — starring the legendary Marla Gibbs — is currently on the festival circuit, winning Best Comedy Short at Worldfest Houston and screening at Raindance, Dances with Films, BraveMaker, and the SAG-AFTRA Showcase.Originally from Houston with deep creative roots in New Orleans, Kim brings sharp wit and soulful storytelling to every project — along with a background in theater, TV production, and a little Texas Hold'Em.Watch the weekly LIVE stream on BraveMaker YouTube.Follow BraveMaker on social media:InstagramTikTok#BraveMaker #BraveMakerPodcast #KimCallaway #KimmieP #WriteDirectFilm #WomenInFilm #IndieFilm #FilmFest #BraveMakerFilmFest #AmazonStudios
This week, a special road trip episode featuring up and coming Irish finger style guitar Jedi Shane Hennessy recorded live at the 2024 Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas. Also, a performance from each of the top three 2024 Walnut Valley International finger style guitar champions, Hiroya Tsukamoto, Mikey Bilello, and Stephen Bennett. The annual Walnut Valley Festival, now in it's 53rd season, is one of the oldest and most respected acoustic music festivals in the world. Held at the Winfield, Kansas fairgrounds, more than 30 musical acts will perform on four separate stages, presenting over 200 hours of live music. Also, there is a dedicated contest stage where contestants vie for national and international championships in Finger Style Guitar, Flat Pick Guitar, Bluegrass Banjo, Old Time Fiddle, Mandolin, Mountain Dulcimer, Hammered Dulcimer, and Autoharp. There is a juried arts and crafts fair, exhibits by renowned instrument makers and music shops, family activities, a bevy of food vendors, a farmer's market and even a pub! An unusual aspect of Walnut Valley is its campground tradition. Campsites are not reserved and campers line up to claim a choice campsite during the "Land Rush.” Walnut Valley Festival goers often bring their own musical instruments to participate in the sometimes all night campground jam sessions. Bands like Old Sound and Sally & The Hurts that began as "Jam Bands" in the campgrounds, have even been invited to perform at the festival. Shane Hennessy is a virtuoso fingerstyle guitarist, singer/songwriter, and composer. With an upbringing in the world of Irish traditional music, Shane has been captivating audiences globally for the past few years, with sell-out solo tours in Europe and North America under his belt, as well as regular appearances at major international music festivals including MerleFest, Walnut Valley Bluegrass Festival, Sound of Europe Festival (Düsseldorf, Germany), and Milwaukee Irish Fest. He has released four albums of original music, and his most recent studio album ‘Rain Dance' was hailed as “a triumphant reaffirmation of his virtuosity and compositional excellence” by Irish Music Magazine. Shane has collaborated with Tommy Emmanuel, worked with Grammy-winner Bill Whelan (composer of Riverdance), and made his début on the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee in March 2023. A musician from a young age, Shane credits his background in Irish traditional music as the base on which he has built his genre-defying musical explorations. Initially a concertina player, he achieved successes in competitions in Ireland. He then turned to the guitar aged twelve inspired by the music of James Taylor. Becoming more interested in songwriting and in music in general, it was when he discovered the styles of Tommy Emmanuel and Chet Atkins that his interest in solo performance blossomed. Described by legendary guitarist and mentor Tommy Emmanuel as “a brilliant entertainer and an amazing musician who transcends the guitar the same way Muhammed Ali transcended boxing”, Shane has since developed an unmistakably unique voice as a fingerstyle guitarist, blending his native Irish music with elements of jazz, country, blues, funk, classical, soul, world, and hip-hop. With the addition of some smooth vocals and improvisations, it makes sense why music legend super-producer Nile Rodgers (CHIC) remarked that “[Shane's] style is killer, it's really cool stuff.” https://www.shanehennessy.ie/bio In this week's “From the Vault” segment, OHR producer Jeff Glover offers a 2015 archival recording of Ozark original guitarists Danny Dozier and Randy Buckner performing the 1924 Isham Jones song “I'll See You in My Dreams,” from the Ozark Folk Center State Park archives. In his segment “Back in the Hills,” writer, professor and historian Dr. Brooks Blevins concludes his three part series on the surprisingly violent history of tornadoes in the Ozarks.
Watch This Episode On YouTubeThe tagline of the podcast is “the future of filmmaking.” I don't think you can earn that without hosting my guest, Elliott Hasler, who began his filmmaking journey at the age of 10.Fifteen years later, he's two features in, the latest being VINDICATION SWIM (2022), a biopic around Mercedes Gleitze and her attempt to become the first British woman to swim the English Channel. Big period pieces aren't what you'd expect him to take on, but that boldness is partially, he acknowledges, why he's been successful. He also has a keen sense of the business of film, writing for the film festival Raindance about “What It's Like to be the UK's Youngest Film Director.” Elliott is here today to share his unique insight. In this episode, Elliott and I talk about:His unique start at filmmaking at the age of 10(!) and whether something like that is made easier through YouTube and online tutorials;His article “What It's Like To Be UK's Youngest Film Director” and what he'd change about it looking back six years; How he related to older filmmakers at 16 and his advice for young filmmakers now;Encouraging the youth movement in filmmaking;How people should feel when they watch VINDICATION SWIM;The challenges of shooting at sea without a green screen or a tank and what drew him to spending his resources on that part of the film versus other elements;Whether he'd use AI in a future film;What he's learned about in the world of distribution;Whether he's interested in producing films;What a bottle film would like from him, coming from period pieces;How to make a unique short film;Breaking away from the festival circuit and branding of the system;Whether he feels pressure to have a large presence on YouTube, TikTok and social media; Differences in US and UK filmmaking;What's next for him.Elliott's Indie Film Highlight: WITCHFINDER GENERAL (1968) dir. by Michael ReevesMemorable Quotes:“What sets this film apart is the fact that it is all real.”On nepotism: “if it's going to make your life easier to get into something, then why not; I certainly would've used it, it would've made my life a hell of a lot easier.”“ Making the film is 50% of the journey and then releasing it is the next 50%.”“ What you always wanna strive for in a film is to take audience somewhere where they've never been before.” “ Always aim big. And then you can always temper your expectations a bit. But if you start out too small, then I think you're selling yourself short.”“ In terms of AI, I think essentially what it will be good as is sort of a big cost cutting exercise.”Links:Follow Elliott On Instagram“What It's Like to be the UK's Youngest Film Director.”Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/first-time-go/exclusive-content
Slipmatt's journey took him from school discos to illegal warehouse raves… and all the way to Top of the Pops. As one half of SL2, he helped shape the sound of early UK rave — with tunes like On a Ragga Tip becoming anthems of a generation. In this episode, Slipmatt shares stories from 35+ years at the heart of dance music — from the birth of Raindance to emotional sets in Japan, Ibiza madness, and why he still avoids agents to this day.This is the eventful life of DJ SlipmattYouTube: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallWebsite: DodgeWoodall.comTikTok: @DodgeWoodallLinkedIn: @DodgeWoodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I spoke with Kaerun about being featured in Madame Kana's documentary about him called a Dutchman in Virtual Japan | A VRChat documentary as a part of my Raindance Immersive 2025 coverage. Kana also previosly made a short doc about Kaerun's VR photography called Kaerun, event photographer on #vrchat. See more context in the rough transcript below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR--zc4MOVk This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality
I spoke with Khang Lu, Quinn Heptig, & Eliza Zhang about their short film shot in VRChat called Our Precious Autumn as a part of my Raindance Immersive 2025 coverage. See more context in the rough transcript below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxrbWg5vYdk This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality
I spoke with ReVerse Butcher & Kylie Supski about The Continuous Present as a part of my Raindance Immersive 2025 coverage. See more context in the rough transcript below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL_2L0jzUhA This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality
I spoke with Jessien about his Virtual Museum of Virtual Art as well as his latest What is Virtual Art? VRChat World exhibition as a part of my Raindance Immersive 2025 coverage. We also talk about his previous Raindance award-winning world Thickness Of Calligraphy. See more context in the rough transcript below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xOZhfAMORw This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality
I spoke with Anders Fray (aka Ders) & Starheart about Natura's Queendom as a part of my Raindance Immersive 2025 coverage. See more context in the rough transcript below. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality
I spoke with TrainingFangs & TehArbitter about Raindance Immersive Closing Night music and VR performance (now available as a replayable event in the Moon Pool VRChat World) as a part of my Raindance Immersive 2025 coverage. (Photo by Kaerun). See more context in the rough transcript below. Here's a recap of my Raindance Immersive 2025 & VRChat coverage: #1566: Raindance Immersive Curators on the 2025 Selection of Immersive Art on Social VR Platforms [VRChat Story] - #1634: User Claims Potential Gaps in VRChat's Moderation of NSFW Avatars [VRChat Story] - #1635: VRChat's Avatar Marketplace is Targeting Demographic of New Users [VRChat Story] - #1636: Planned Improvements of VRChat's Trust & Safety from New Lead Jun Young Ro #1637: VRChat Doc "The Architect Across Realities" Features MR Design Innovations in Japan #1638: Virtual Photographer Kaerun's Japanese Friendships Featured in Documentary at Raindance #1639: Playing Live Jazz in VRChat with EMN Records enabled by Yamaha SYNCROOM in Japan #1640: "Tonevok" features Real-Time Audioreactive MIDI Visualizations in VRChat #1641: "Siholette of Memories" Cinematic VR Concert Experience Features Live Choreography #1642: "Cathedral of Witches" Performance Explores Trans & Queer Spirituality in VRChat #1643: Studio Penrose's "Our Precious Autumn" Short Film Shot in VRChat Wins Raindance Award #1644: Julianna Loh on Creating Immersive Art in VR and AR #1645: "Hommage" Adventure Inspired by Moebius' Art Collaboratively Built in Resonite #1646: "The Continuous Present" Combines Poetry, Music, & Giant Immersive Sculptures to Win Raindance Immersive's Best Art Experience #1647: Virtual Art Exhibition Innovations in Jessien's "What is Virtual Art?" VRChat World #1648: Vast Hand-Painted "Natura's Queendom" Wins Raindance Immersive's Best Art World #1649: Fangs & Arbi Close Out Raindance with a Breathtaking Music and VJ Show at the Moon Pool This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality
Although this album was the fourth Elton John studio album, it was also the third album released in 1971. John had released a film soundtrack album and a live album previously in the year. Madman Across the Water is a more progressive album than his previous outings, containing nine tracks with all but the final track exceeding four minutes. Elton John also had Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman sit in on the sessions for two of the tracks, playing Hammond organ. Although it went to number 8 on the US Billboard 200 chart, it did not do as well in his native UK. The mediocre results in England may be partly explained by the song lengths not fitting nicely into the 3-minute span typical of singles. Nevertheless, the album contains two singles which would prove to be amongst John's greatest hits. Contemporary critics had mixed reactions to the prog rock bent of the album, with some finding the lyrics confusing and the album as a whole too deep for new fans. As with much of the discography of music icons like Elton John, reviews would trend more positive over time. Madman Across the Water finds Elton John on the cusp of his ascent to superstardom, when his next several albums would trend towards a glam rock approach and would start regularly topping the charts.Original host Brian Dickhute returns to "What the Riff" studios to help us finish off our podcast series focusing on the Months from 1965 to 1995. Tiny DancerThe lead off track takes its inspiration from two places. Generally, it is inspired by the spirit of the women Bernie Taupin met in California, and how their styles contrasted with those in the U.K at the time. More specifically it references Maxine Feibelman, who really was the "seamstress for the band," and supported John's elaborate stage costume style. Feibelman and Taupin were married in March 1971, with Elton John serving as best man.LevonThe first single from the album tells the story of Levon, a man who is successful in the family business, but trapped in his lifestyle. "Levon wears his war wound like a crown." This symphonic piece uses a backing orchestra written, arranged, and conducted by Paul Buckmaster. Madman Across the WaterThe title track to the album was originally supposed to be a track on John's previous studio album, but it was rearranged for this album. The lyrics are about a man in a coastal mental institution who doesn't know if he belongs there or not. Many have speculated that Taupin wrote this about then President Richard Nixon, speculation to which Taupin responds, "That is genius. I could never have thought of that."Indian SunsetThe story about an American Indian warrior on the verge of defeat was inspired by Frederic Remington painting and/or a visit that Bernie Taupin paid to a reservation. John has stated that the song is not a protest song, but a story. The opening acapella verse sets the wistful tone of the rest of the song. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Main theme from the children's television series “Electric Company""Hey you guys!" This children's educational show debuted in 1971. STAFF PICKS:Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey by Paul and Linda McCartneyBruce begins the staff picks with a song from "Ram," the only album attributed to Paul and Linda McCartney. It reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in September 1971, making it the first post-Beatles McCartney single to top the US charts. It is actually a compilation of several song fragments assembled by engineer Eirik Wangberg. The lyric "hands across the water/heads across the sky" refers to Linda and Paul being American and British.Rain Dance by the Guess WhoRob brings us a song penned by Burton Cummings and Kurt Winter which was the lead-off track from the Guess Who's eighth studio album, "So Long, Bannatyne." Randy Bachman had departed the band by this time. Many of the lyrics reference landmarks or businesses in their native Winnipeg, Canada. You Say It by Al GreenWayne's staff pick is a fusion of funk and soul off Al Green's third studio album. Green got his start at the age of nine in a gospel quartet. The lyrics from this song discuss the difficulties a guy has in picking up the phone to call his girl. Al Green became a minister in 1976 and returned to gospel music in the mid-80's.I'd Love to Change the World by Ten Years AfterLynch features a song that is the sole top-40 single from the British blues rock group in the U.S., peaking at number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100. The lyrics express the frustration of the counter culture movement in wanting to change the world, but realizing that solutions are harder to reach than thought.Gypsys, Tramps and Thieves by CherBrian finishes out the episode with a story from Cher. The lyrics are told from the perspective of a Gypsy girl born to a dancer in a traveling show. When she is 16, she becomes pregnant from a young stranger who runs off, leaving her to raise a baby girl in the same situation as her mother raised her. Thanks for listening to “What the Riff?!?” NOTE: To adjust the loudness of the music or voices, you may adjust the balance on your device. VOICES are stronger in the LEFT channel, and MUSIC is stronger on the RIGHT channel.Please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whattheriffpodcast/, and message or email us with what you'd like to hear, what you think of the show, and any rock-worthy memes we can share.Of course we'd love for you to rate the show in your podcast platform!**NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.
Bottle films, films made predominately in one location, are like playing with fire. There's not a lot of room to make a good film if you don't cast well, for instance, or if the location of your bottle isn't fantastic. My guest, director Nicolai Schumann, understood all this….because he watched a bunch of the previous bottle films…and went ahead with THE LONELY MUSKETEER (2024) anyway. And I'm so glad that he did. The film tells the story of “the psychological downfall of a man who is highly traumatized by life.” Along the way, it's earned numerous awards, including cinematography at the 2025 Raindance Film Festival. And Nico is here to talk about it with me today. In this episode, Nico and I discuss:The clausterphobic nature of his film and what people should expect to see when they watch THE LONELY MUSKETEER?The pairing of investment bankers and hooligans in London that made this film;The secret to success for the feature film that won best cinematography at Raindance 2025;Why they cast Edward Hogg for a film that centers around a man locked in a box;How he feels about bottle films;Utilizing color throughout the film as well as putting important scenes in the credits;Whether he can trace awards won to tangible benefits for the film;London as an indie filmmaking location;What he's working on now” — “three teenagers who decide on a suicide pact in the backdrop of Thatcherism”;Nico's Indie Film Highlight: JAMES (2024) dir. by Max TrainMemorable Quotes:“The next decision I made, stylistically or creatively, is that there is not a single camera movement in the whole movie. So our big role model for that was a shower scene in PSYCHO;“ If there's not a hundred percent certainty that the actor can put it off, we wouldn't have done it.”“ The other thing which was really important for us is that we got the visuals right…that we started with wide lenses and then we went to long lenses over the movie so that the walls were literally closing in on the actor.” “The credit sequence is there to keep the audience guessing.”Links:Follow Nicolai On InstagramSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/first-time-go/exclusive-content
On today’s episode of Stinchfield, we dismantle the absurd and desperate new narrative coming from the radical Left: that somehow President Trump is to blame for the devastating floods and tragic deaths that struck Texas on the Fourth of July. That’s right — they’re blaming the weather on Trump now. You can’t make this stuff up. Even Elon Musk’s Grok AI bot parroted the nonsense. This is what happens when facts are replaced by feelings and political talking points. We expose the coordinated attempt by media elites, tech giants, and Democrat operatives to weaponize a natural disaster to attack our President. From bogus climate hysteria to the digital brainwashing of AI, we’re calling out every lie, every smear, and every coward hiding behind a keyboard. Go to http://freegoldguide.com/grant or call 800 458 7356 for your free Colonial Metals Group retirement protection kit – created specifically for our listeners where you can get up to $7500 in free Silver. www.EnergizedHealth.com/Grant www.PatriotMobile.com/Grantwww.Get20Now.comTWC.Health/Grant Use "Grant" for 10% Off See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to Episode 2 of The Dread Broadcast — your new favorite monthly horror news roundtable, hosted by Tim and Johnathan of The Average Reviews Podcast! We're building a free, creator-powered community, fueled by our love of horror in all its forms. If you're into slashers, screamers, physical media, or under-the-radar gems, you're in the right place.
Send us a textIn today's episode, I interview Jake Wachtel, whose film "The Sentry" recently screened at SXSW London, Raindance, and the Palm Springs International ShortFest.Listen to hear about the idea for the film that came from wanting to get to know one of the anonymous henchmen from an action film like James Bond, the challenges of filming in the former residence of a king, and how visual effects and sound combined to create a ghostly character.Books mentioned in this episode include:Never Let Me Go by Kazuo IshiguroThe Overstory by Richard PowerPlayground by Richard PowerFilms and TV shows mentioned in this episode include:"The Sentry" directed by Jake WachtelKarmalink directed by Jake WachtelAfter Yang directed by KogonadaEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind directed by Michel GondryBicycle Thieves directed by Vittorio De SicaMinority Report directed by Steven SpielbergThe Jungle Book directed by Wolfgang Reitherman"Cattywampus" directed by Jono Chanin (trailer)Listen to "Love You Only" by Ros Sereysothea whose music is featured in the film.Follow Jake on Instagram @jakewachtel.director and the film @thesentryfilm.Support the show
Watch This Episode On YouTubeJoining me today is…he is going to hate that I say it this way, as you'll hear in the conversation…but the director with the most nominated film at Raindance, Max Morgan, talking about his film BREAKWATER (2025).The ability to make your first feature, your first film, carry the weight of, and I'll quote Max here, “people never mean what they say, and there is a lot of that in BREAKWATER” is simply breathtaking. I've posted the trailer in the YouTube conversation, go watch it and you see what you mean. And the trailer is hardly encompassing of the beauty of the film.The film has its premiere at Raindance on June 23rd, 2025 — sold out — but tickets are still available for the 24th. Go watch it if you can. There's a reason it's the most nominated film, the first feature out of the University of Oxford since 1982, and that's Max Morgan and his team. In this episode, Max and I talk about:What people should expect to see when they watch BREAKWATER, such a wide ranging and expansive film — “it's a psychological drama about connection between two characters, Otto and an older retired angler on the East Coast of England…and it's about how their lives come together, collide through happenstance and fuse irreversibly and thematically”;How he decided to make such an ambitious film, the first film he ever shot! — “so it really was like a massive learning curve for me”; “and then when I went to university, I did lots of theater”;Was screenwriting a safety net for him? “ I find that thinking about myself as a writer is almost more important to me as thinking myself as a director in some ways”His advice for someone who is not gifted at writing and how to develop that skill without decades of education — “I don't think that being able to write a good play or screenplay is necessarily a gift. I think it's important to think about writing and directing in all kind of creative capacities as more of a craft.”His issues with the term debut film and filmmaker as “quite misleading”, as there's so much that goes into a creative's life;How mentors gave him advice on what he termed “bad plays, bad screenplays” — “ if anyone tells you as a piece of feedback that something is straight up bad, then they're really awful at giving notes”; How you have to trust your instincts as well — you have to challenge incredibly bad and incredibly good feedback equally;The realistic dialogue in BREAKWATER — was it from life experience? “It was from the theater”; “people never mean what they say, and there is a lot of that in BREAKWATER”BREAKWATER has its world premiere at Raindance — has he seen it on a cinema screen and does he see a theatrical run for the film?An interlude about the amazingness of Tom Cruise and his stunts;What does being a British filmmaker mean to him and how he thinks people think of that identity? “ the way I think about it is so massively influenced by British art and the sense of British independent filmmaking, which has historically produced so many amazing filmmakers”;How he is planning for the world premiere at Raindance;Max's Indie Filmmaker Highlights: Mark Jenkin, famously of BAIT (2019) and other films; Sarah BrocklehurstLinks:Buy Tickets To BREAKWATERFollow BREAKWATER On InstagramFollow BREAKWATER's WebsiteMax Morgan's WebsiteSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/first-time-go/exclusive-content
Today, we're absolutely thrilled to have on John Crowley a director, screenwriter and filmmaker whose work consistently delves into the intricate tapestry of human experience with remarkable sensitivity and depth. Dom Lenoir sits down for a natter with John to unpack the creative journey behind this poignant film and explore the themes that drive his artistic vision. John Crowley has a masterful touch for storytelling as he burst onto the scene with his critically acclaimed feature debut, "Intermission" (2003), followed by the powerful and poignant "Boy A" (2007). He captivated audiences and critics alike with the deeply moving "Brooklyn" (2015), which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. He then took on the complex literary adaptation of "The Goldfinch" (2019), and his television work includes episodes of the acclaimed series "True Detective" and "Black Mirror." His latest film, "We Live in Time," promises to be another compelling addition to his already impressive filmography. This romantic drama, written by Nick Payne, explores the relationship of a couple, Tobias Durand, played by the incredible Andrew Garfield, and Almut Brühl, portrayed by the brilliant Florence Pugh, over the course of a decade. The film uniquely employs a nonlinear narrative, weaving through snapshots of their lives together – falling in love, building a home, and becoming a family – while confronting a difficult truth that challenges their very foundation. We Live in Time is OUT NOW OTHER LINKS DIRTY BOY Premiere at Raindance tickets https://raindance.eventive.org/schedule/dirty-boy-68234eda5e47ea122831f7f4 FOOD FOR THOUGHT documentary out NOW | Watch it HERE. A documentary exploring the rapid growth and uptake of the vegan lifestyle around the world. – And if you enjoyed the film, please take a moment to share & rate it on your favourite platforms. Every review & every comment helps us share the film's important message with more people. Your support makes a difference! PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written, edited and produced by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aylin Tezel joins Dom Lenoir on The Filmmakers Podcast to discuss making her debut indie film Falling into Place Falling Into Place is OUT now in CINEMAS #behindthescenes #movie #filmmakers #moviedirectors #filmpodcast #podcast #interview #AylinTezel #FallingIntoPlace OTHER LINKS DIRTY BOY Premiere at Raindance tickets https://raindance.eventive.org/schedule/dirty-boy-68234eda5e47ea122831f7f4 FOOD FOR THOUGHT documentary out NOW | Watch it HERE. A documentary exploring the rapid growth and uptake of the vegan lifestyle around the world. – And if you enjoyed the film, please take a moment to share & rate it on your favourite platforms. Every review & every comment helps us share the film's important message with more people. Your support makes a difference! PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written, edited and produced by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
I spoke with Raindance Immersive curators Mária Rakušanová, Joe Hunting, Fangs about the 2025 selection of projects across 8 different categories. Tune in to get all of the latest tips from this year's selection that is mostly happening on social VR platforms including VRChat, Resonite, and Orion Drift. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality
Join us this week as we invite actor Jai Courtney (Suicide Squad) and director & writer Sean Bryne (The Loved Ones) onto The Filmmakers Podcast to chat about their latest feature film Dangerous Animals which is out in cinemas on the 6th June! Giles Alderson sits and has a great natter with Jai Courtney about acting on the sea, why he takes parts, filming in Australia, what he looks for in a director and shooting Dangerous Animals. Then he talks to director Sean Bryne about genre filmmaking, action, stunts. How he made his debut The Loved Ones. Issues on set and overcoming obstacles as an indie filmmaker and the importance of prep and storyboarding. Jai Courtney's breakthrough came with the role of Varro in the Starz historical drama series "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" and he quickly followed that up with roles in Tom Cruise's "Jack Reacher" and Jack McClane Jr., in "A Good Day to Die Hard" with Bruce Willis. He played Eric Coulter in the "Divergent" film series (2014-2016) and portrayed Kyle Reese in "Terminator Genisys" (2015), and in Stuart Gatt's Catching Dust. One of his most recognizable roles came in 2016 when he joined the DC Extended Universe as Captain Boomerang in David Ayer's "Suicide Squad," a role he reprised with critical acclaim in James Gunn's "The Suicide Squad" (2021). Sean Byrne first gained international acclaim with his 2009 debut feature, "The Loved Ones." The darkly comedic horror film captivated audiences and critics alike, winning the People's Choice Award in the Midnight Madness category at the Toronto International Film Festival. He followed up with "The Devil's Candy" in 2015, a heavy metal-infused horror film. DANGEROUS ANIMALS is in CINEMAS on the 6th JUNE! OTHER LINKS DIRTY BOY Premiere at Raindance tickets https://raindance.eventive.org/schedule/dirty-boy-68234eda5e47ea122831f7f4 FOOD FOR THOUGHT documentary out NOW | Watch it HERE. A documentary exploring the rapid growth and uptake of the vegan lifestyle around the world. - And if you enjoyed the film, please take a moment to share & rate it on your favourite platforms. Every review & every comment helps us share the film's important message with more people. Your support makes a difference! PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written, edited and produced by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Our brand new Business of Film SPECIAL: Join Enfys Dickinson, Dom Lenoir, Stephen Follows and Giles Alderson, as we talk Cannes, Festivals, Indie Films, AI and What Makes an American Film. Plus we do the QUIZ! On this special MASSIVE BUMPER episode we are joined by the wonderful Stephen Follows who's website stephenfollows.com is a must read by an indie filmmaker. PLUS we are also joined by the wonderful Enfys Dickinson who has more than 250 productions under her belt incl: HIGH FIDELITY, CHOCOLAT, THE POLAR EXPRESS and 102 DALMATIANS before moving to Warner Bros to work on films such as HARRY POTTER, BATMAN BEGINS, CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY and OCEAN'S 12. Enfys then left the studios to set up WonderLust Pictures. Listen and Enjoy. LINKS DIRTY BOY Premiere at Raindance tickets https://raindance.eventive.org/schedule/dirty-boy-68234eda5e47ea122831f7f4 FILM FORGE FILM COURSES info here. FOOD FOR THOUGHT documentary out NOW | Watch it HERE. A documentary exploring the rapid growth and uptake of the vegan lifestyle around the world. And if you enjoyed the film, please take a moment to share & rateit on your favourite platforms. Every review & every comment helpsus share the film's important message with more people. Your supporttruly makes a difference! PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written, edited and produced by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, Giles Alderson is absolutely thrilled to be joined by one of the most influential and respected producers in independent cinema today: the visionary Ken Kao! As the co-founder and President of Waypoint Entertainment, Ken Kao has been the driving force behind an incredible slate of diverse and thought-provoking films and has recently formed a strategic partnership with the acclaimed distributor Neon. Ken has produced a dozen feature films, with an impressive filmography that includes working with cinematic titans like Martin Scorsese on the powerful drama Silence, and Terrence Malick on his contemplative films Song to Song and Knight of Cups. He also produced the action-comedy The Nice Guys, starring Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe, and The Glass Castle, adapted from the bestselling book by Jeannette Walls and starring Brie Larson and Woody Harrelson. His work also extends to the intense Western Hostiles starring Christian Bale, the suspenseful Tau, and the gritty police drama Rampart. His recent projects include the highly anticipated Project Hail Mary, again starring Ryan Gosling, and the horror film Cuckoo. It's worth noting that Ken also co-founded a production company with his frequent collaborator, the acclaimed actor and filmmaker Ryan Gosling, a partnership dedicated to developing a wide range of unique material for film and television. Ken's dedication to diverse and impactful storytelling truly sets him apart. Join Giles and Ken as they delve into the intricate world of film producing. We'll be discussing the art of identifying compelling stories, the challenges of navigating financing and distribution in the independent sector (especially with Waypoint's recent partnership with Neon), the collaborative process with visionary directors and talented casts like Ryan Gosling, and Ken's philosophy on fostering creativity while bringing ambitious projects to fruition. This is an unmissable conversation for anyone aspiring to produce, passionate about independent film, or simply curious about the crucial role of a producer in shaping cinematic masterpieces. Let's welcome the extraordinary Ken Kao to The Filmmakers Podcast! LINKS DIRTY BOY Premiere at Raindance tickets https://raindance.eventive.org/schedule/dirty-boy-68234eda5e47ea122831f7f4 https://raindance.eventive.org/schedule/dirty-boy-68234eda5e47ea122831f7f4 FILM FORGE FILM COURSES info here. FOOD FOR THOUGHT documentary out NOW | Watch it HERE. A documentary exploring the rapid growth and uptake of the vegan lifestyle around the world. And if you enjoyed the film, please take a moment to share & rateit on your favourite platforms. Every review & every comment helpsus share the film's important message with more people. Your supporttruly makes a difference! PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written, edited and produced by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Spring is the season when gardeners throw off the hibernation and slumber of months of wet feet, many layers and waterproofs and are reborn anew! The stirring of life in the garden is one of the years great experiences, and makes a gardening life such a worthwhile pursuit, not only is it good for the planet to see the earth greening up, it is also good for the gardeners soul. But there is still lots of hard work to get on with - seeds have to be sown, mulch laid, supports erected and lawns mown. So join Lucy and Saul as they continue their professional gardening lives in the pure heaven that is Spring!With no rain on the horizon for Lucy and plenty for Saul, the East - West divide is playing out true to form. But other traditionally damper UK regions are also experiencing dry weather, giving the gardening duo plenty to talk about. Musing aside, Saul has been busy erecting bamboo canes, whilst Lucy has been wielding her saws and fine-tuning her ears to local birdsong. Mr Walker can also now celebrate his first decade as a Head Gardener - congratulations, Mr W! Let's hope the NGS group left you a decent slice of cake on Thursday.LinkedIn link:Saul WalkerInstagram link:Lucy lucychamberlaingardensIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show
Whether you first heard about them on America's Got Talent, on the popular FX television series Reservation Dogs, or pushing their CDs and merch around the Oklahoma City metro area, no one can deny the brotherly hip-hop and entertainment duo Lil Mike & Funny Bone (known collectively as MikeBone) were destined for stardom. The local legends and authors of the popular song "Rain Dance" joined us in the studio to reflect on their career journey, including their self-sabotaged AGT experience, how they scored a role on Reservation Dogs, and the duo's undeniable aura which has been said to ward away nefarious spirit energy. As a staff full of MikeBone fans, we're super excited about this one! Also on this week's show, the editors discuss what other Oklahoma celebrities they'd like to meet, and podvents takes us back to the future with no DeLorean required. You won't want to miss it!
A journey through 35 years of house from the godfather of UK rave. In popular mythology, the '90s are without question, the halcyon days of dance music—an era of free raves and unadulterated hedonism. It's a myth that Matthew Nelson, AKA Slipmatt, knows better than most–he was there. During the late '80s, as the rave scene in the UK began to boom, Nelson began moonlighting as a DJ. He would land his first residency at Raindance, the East London rave that launched in September 1989 and would become the UK's first legal rave. By 1991 , he'd reach number two in the UK charts with "On A Ragga Tip" as one-half of SL2 and two years later, sell over 10,000 copies of SMD#1. Nelson has got a lot to share (as you'll see in his interview) so we'll let him do the talking. He's been variously called the godfather of rave and happy hardcore, but what you'll hear on RA.958 is as "a journey through my 35 years of house." A DJ with this much pedigree brings much more than that, of course: touching on the breakbeat, jungle and acid house that soundtracked that golden age, as well as nods to the rich cross-pollination with scenes beyond the UK, from Joey Beltram's "Energy Flash" to Stardust's "Music Sounds Better With You." Read more at ra.co/podcast/958
"It made me laugh. So I did it."Stand up comedian, writer, director, and trained physiotherapist, Barry Ferns has written for the BBC, C4, Radio and has won awards for both stand up and directing short films. His films have been selected for The LA Comedy Film festival, Raindance, North by Northwest and he has won the Malcom Hardee Award for Comedy, as well as the Mervyn Stutter Spirit of the Fringe award and has been nominated as one of the 4 best MC's in the entire country.***LIVE SHOW OCTOBER 21st***We Can Be Weirdos is LIVE again on Monday 21st October 2024, at the Underbelly Boulevard, London. Stay tuned for the guest announcement!Head here for more info and to buy your tickets: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/we-can-be-weirdos-live/
Would it even be a World Cup without a natural event playing a major role in the outcome? Loudenvielle, the sixth World Cup of the season, was the third race to be heavily affected by rain on race day. We saw ideal conditions for the Juniors and 98% of the Elite Women's field before Deja vu struck and the skies opened up for fastest qualifier, Tahnée Seagrave. And oh boy, did it get spicy as the rain continued to fall throughout the Elite Men's final. Gnarly conditions always foster spectacular displays of bike handling, and some racers put on a clinic this weekend. We also got to witness Vali and Bruni each wrap up another Elite title, a bunch of young Kiwis filling the podiums in the junior fields, and a ton of feel-good results, like Benoit taking the win after crashing here last year, Reece Wilson landing on the podium after so many setbacks, Aaron Gwin back racing after two years, and Myriam Nicole taking her first win after missing all of last season to a concussion. We chat about all of this, plus get the inside scoop on why our dude Dak was off the pace last weekend, points battles leading into MSA, RockShox Kashima knock-off, Asa Vermette's bike size, mass dampers (obviously), and a bunch of other nonsense. Enjoy!
SoftlySteph's The Friction of a Modulated Soul took home the Best Dance Experience at Raindance Immersive in a groundbreaking performance that tells the "story about the different cages that bind us from our authentic truth." It's a piece that completely blew me away with it's technological innovations, her fluid and emotionally-driven dance, a moving story that takes you on guided journey towards authentic identity, and an excellent curation of music from other VRChat creators. The piece manages to tie together so many different strands of technical innovation, storytelling, and performance, and it was one of my highlights from the entire Raindance Immersive festival this year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAUjJ_ozldM The crux of the innovations within The Friction of a Modulated Soul are from the new holographic shader (aka the "Apple Global Illumination") developed in partnership with SNR Labs' Apple Blossom, A://DDOS, and namoron (covered in great detail in the previous episode #1413) that both plays back recorded holographic objects that are a part of a timed dance performance, but also replicates and mirrors her dance performance at different scales in real-time. There's also real-time lighting effects on the 1.4 million point-cloud pixels that are utterly awe-inspiring, and took lots of black magic shader wizardry pull it all off by encoding and decoding information from video streams (again many of the more technical details are covered in episode #1413). I saw this piece as a live performance during Raindance, but they're also working on a replayable VRChat world that should be ready within the next month or so. SoftlySteph also curated a soundtrack of independent music by VRChat creators with five of the songs specifically composed for this piece. Everything in this piece was designed around story, which takes the audience on a journey from resisting internal disconnections, to achieving authentic connection to self, to then resisting collective pressures to disconnect, and then finally culminating with authentic connection. https://twitter.com/SoftlySteph/status/1807125937819148769 Overall, this was a beautifully-executed piece that is pushing into new forms of dance genre and performance, and was well-deserving of the best dance performance at Raindance Immersive. I had a chance to catch up with SoftlySteph to get a bit more context about how this project came about, her journey into VR via the stage dance and dance performance scene, and then her intentions with architecting this story about authentic self. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality
Trent & Frankie dissect everything Breaking 90, from the early days of not breaking 100, to John Tillery's impact, to the round of a lifetime at Raindance, to what's next and beyond. Before that, Riggs & Dan react to the MacIntyres feel-good win at the RBC Canadian Open and Lancaster presenting as the perfect U.S. Open venue. We also preview next week's U.S. Open at Pinehurst, take several From The Galleries, do Fore The Cut, and get hyped about Dan & Busch being at the Memorial this week.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod
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