Podcasts about sxsw

More than a decade ago, the film Her imagined a love story between a human and an artificial intelligence. Today, it no longer feels like fiction. In this special live taping of Where Should We Begin? from the Vox Media Stage at SXSW, Esther Perel is joined by Academy Award–winning filmmaker Spike Jonze to explore what happens when technology captures our affection. Drawing on a recent therapy session ​on the podcast with a man in a romantic relationship with his AI companion, Esther brings the audience into a deeply human story—one that raises new questions about intimacy, attachment, the state of "love," and what it means to feel seen. What happens when the being that understands you best isn't a human being? As AI moves closer into our emotional lives, this conversation invites us to consider not just what technology can do, but what it awakens within us. Producer's Note: When our anonymous guests do a session with Esther for the podcast, it is an act of generosity for everyone who listens. These sessions are meant not only to support the people in the room with Esther, but all of us who learn from their stories. Our stories have many chapters, and what you hear is just one moment in someone's journey. So even though the sessions are anonymous, please remember that real people are behind them and they may be reading your comments. Also, please join me on Entre Nous, my new home on Substack for anyone who wants to live, love, and work with more connection and imagination. I invite you to sign up and become a free or paid member at estherperel.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Marques, Andrew, and David sit down to talk about everything from Rivian to NVIDIA before getting into the new AirPods Max 2. They also recap their SXSW experience, MotionVFX, and new mice/game controllers before wrapping it all up with trivia. Enjoy! Links: Tesla spokesperson statement Verge - Samsung discontinuing Trifold MKBHD - Nothing phone 4a and 4a Pro Apple newsroom - AirPods Max 2 Apple buys MotionVFX NVIDIA DLSS 5 Pixel Paw Labs Mouse This episode brought to you by: Framer: https://www.framer.com/wave Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/waveform Socials: Waveform Threads: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Waveform Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waveformpodcast/?hl=en Waveform TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Hosts: Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Intro/Outro music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Betrayal host Andrea Gunning does an exclusive interview from SXSW with Love Trapped host Stephani Young and its subject, former ABC's Bachelor star Clayton Echard. Andrea explores how Clayton’s journey on Love Trapped is very similar to the stories that frequently come up on Betrayal and how he is navigating his journey of growth after his personal betrayal experience. You can listen to the Love Trapped podcast here. New episodes release every Thursday. To see the exclusive video version of this interview, become a paid subscriber on the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. If you would like to reach out to the Love Trapped team, email us at lovetrappedpod@gmail.com and follow along on Instagram @glasspodcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Max Rushden and Barry Glendenning went to the SXSW festival in Austin Texas last week. With only a few months to go before the World Cup, the pair are joined live on stage by The Guardian's senior US soccer editor, Alexander Abnos, and star of the hit TV show Ted Lasso, Brendan Hunt.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

My interview on Anya starts at 35 mins in to today's show after headlines and clips Subscribe and Watch Interviews LIVE : On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 750 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Anya Kamenetz speaks, writes, and thinks about generational justice; about thriving, and raising thriving kids, on a changing planet. Her newsletter on these topics is The Golden Hour. She covered education for many years including for NPR, where she co-created the podcast Life Kit: Parenting. Her newest book is The Stolen Year: How Covid Changed Children's Lives, And Where We Go Now. Kamenetz is currently an advisor to the Aspen Institute and the Climate Mental Health Network, working on new initiatives at the intersection of children and climate change. Anya Kamenetz speaks, writes, and thinks about generational justice; about thriving, and raising thriving kids, on a changing planet. Her newsletter on these topics is The Golden Hour. She covered education as a journalist for many years including for NPR, where she also co-created the podcast Life Kit:Parenting in partnership with Sesame Workshop. Kamenetz is currently an advisor to the Aspen Institute and the Climate Mental Health Network on new initiatives at the intersection of children and climate change. She's the author of several acclaimed nonfiction books: Generation Debt (Riverhead, 2006); DIY U: Edupunks, Edupreneurs, and the Coming Transformation of Higher Education (Chelsea Green, 2010) ; The Test: Why Our Schools Are Obsessed With Standardized Testing, But You Don't Have To Be (Public Affairs, 2016); The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life (Public Affairs, 2018), and The Stolen Year: How Covid Changed Children's Lives, And Where We Go Now (Public Affairs, 2022). Kamenetz was named a 2010 Game Changer in Education by the Huffington Post, received 2009, 2010, and 2015 National Awards for Education Reporting from the Education Writers Association, won an Edward R. Murrow Award for innovation in 2017 along with the rest of the NPR Ed team, and the 2022 AERA Excellence in Media Reporting on Education Research Award. She's been a New America fellow, a staff writer for Fast Company Magazine and a columnist for the Village Voice. She's contributed to The New York Times, The Washington Post, New York Magazine and Slate, and been featured in documentaries shown on PBS, CNN, HBO and Vice. She frequently speaks on topics related to children, parenting, learning, technology, and climate to audiences including at Google, Apple, and Sesame, Aspen Ideas, SXSW, TEDx, Yale, MIT and Stanford. Kamenetz grew up in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana, in a family of writers and mystics, and graduated from Yale University. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two daughters. Listen rate and review on Apple Podcasts Listen rate and review on Spotify Pete On Instagram Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on Twitter Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Gift a Subscription https://www.patreon.com/PeteDominick/gift Send Pete $ Directly on Venmo

We're taking a good hard look in the mirror with our guest, actor/writer/director Michelle Krusiec as we discuss SXSW;s 2025 Grand Jury Prize winner, Amy Wang's darkly comedic body horror, SLANTED. Then we'll share some of our favorite movies that feature the prom, well…prominently. What's Good Alonso - Alain Guiraudie Poster for Cannes Critics' Fortnight (Quinzane des Cineastes) Drea - Jessie Buckley singing Sinead O'Connor's “Troy” (and the Jessie Buckley rabbit hole) Michelle - not getting kidnapped (taking nothing for granted) Kevin - People who come to FYC events for the buffet ITIDICOscars 2026 Recap- Variety's Coverage- Indiewire's Coverage Letterboxd List of our "PROMinent Features" movies Staff Picks Drea - Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die Alonso - It's Dorothy! and Videoheaven Michelle - All of Us Strangers (also Saving Face) Kevin - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever 3/21/26, 7pm: Alonso and Christy's After Hours Screening at the Gardena Cinema Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, or LetterboxdWithKevin AveryDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

Jason and Nick are excited to bring on Andy Langer to review the new look SXSW (and the new look 101x morning show???) but first they attempt adult conversations on setting intentions, stealing from rehab, and faking a disability to upgrade your basketball seats.Bonus episodes available at patreon.com/jasondick or https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/jason-dick/subscribe Play our March Madness bracket contest and win a $50 Pluckers gift card!Women's: https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=278&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=52f62aa2-e4de-4aee-bc76-202f6e4a414a

Amy Webb, futurist and CEO of the Future Today Strategy Group, held a funeral for her famous annual trend report at SXSW this year. She explains to host Jeff Berman why convergences are the new critical unit of change instead. Webb says leaders must stop being distracted by "the shiny" and learn to prepare for the disruption of convergences.Link to the Convergence Outlook: https://ftsg.com/convergence/Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Raising money off frothy numbers to sugarcoat the rotten apple is what built this town.” That's according to Duncan Park, the protagonist of "The Audacity," a new dark comedy from AMC about tech CEOs and their relationships with their families, therapists and enablers. Live from SXSW, Kara spoke with executive producer and showrunner Jonathan Glatzer ("Succession," "Bad Sisters," "Better Call Saul"), star Billy Magnussen, and executive producer Gina Mingacci ("Killing Eve," "Orphan Black"). The series follows Duncan, an ambitious, arrogant data-mining CEO determined to join Silicon Valley's billionaire elite, and holds up a mirror to the greed and ego shaping modern tech culture. They discuss how tech's obsession with disruption and data has come at the cost of privacy and real human connection. While "The Audacity" is a sharp satire, it also finds surprising humanity in even the most unlikable tech bros — and even made Kara feel empathy for them, despite her best intentions. Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Bluesky @onwithkaraswisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For our latest episode, we are live at SXSW and our Founder and President, Jennifer Risi, caught up with Vox Media's Astead Herndon who is an editorial director and frequent host of outlet's Today, Explained podcast. Tied to SXSW 2026, Astead shares what he is hearing and seeing on the ground at the conference, how he and the team choose the topics to cover on the podcast and what communication professionals should focus on in 2026.

Vivian sat down live at SXSW with California Governor Gavin Newsom for a candid conversation about why everything feels so expensive right now, how the government is and isn't showing up for everyday Americans, and what it will actually take to close the wealth gap. In this episode, you'll learn: How Governor Newsom's upbringing between two very different worlds — his mom working multiple jobs and his dad's connections to the Getty family — shaped the way he thinks about wealth, power, and opportunity, and what his experience as a small business owner taught him about the difference between running a company and running a government. The biggest financial obstacles standing between Americans and a better quality of life today, why generational wealth and the housing crisis sit at the center of the problem, and what policy changes could actually move the needle structurally. How to think about the role of government in your personal finances, what resources already exist that most people aren't taking advantage of, and what Governor Newsom believes is flying under the radar that every American should be paying attention to right now. What Governor Newsom would do if he could pass one economic policy tomorrow with zero opposition, whether AI will make inequality worse before it gets better, and — because Vivian had to ask — what's actually next for Gavin Newsom. Check out Governor Newsom's new book YOUNG MAN IN A HURRY! Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok! Got a financial question you want answered in a future episode? Email us at podcast@yourrichbff.com Support from the show comes from Hostinger: http://hostinger.com/richbff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PRETTY LETHAL MOVIE REVIEW A troupe of ballerinas who are having trouble working together effectively somehow still get invited to a prestigious competition in Hungary. When their bus breaks down in the middle of nowhere, they find a giant hotel to give them shelter. The place is run by a former ballerina, Devora (Uma Thurman) […]

POWER BALLAD MOVIE REVIEW If you don't recognize the name of the director of Power Ballad, John Carney, you should. He fills a niche in film that you didn't know you needed: smart, funny, and endearing films about people for whom music plays an important part of their lives. Go see Once, Sing Street, and […]

READY OR NOT 2: HERE I COME MOVIE REVIEW This sequel to the successful 2019 horror comedy begins exactly where the first one ended: Grace (Samara Weaving) having a smoke after having completely smoked her new in-laws. But a power vacuum has been created by the elimination of this rich clan, and other wealthy clans […]

Today Rachel talks with director and writer Kit Steinkellner about her short film 'Are We Still Married?' debuting this week at SXSW Check out her website https://kitsteinkellner.com/ Follow Kit on instagram https://www.instagram.com/kitsteinkellner/ For all of our director interviews https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXv4sBF3mPUBlik8iWDeZHnwT0-SZkxyM Check out all our interviews https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXv4sBF3mPUA_0JZ2r5fxhTRE_-RChCj5 Send us your feedback at feedback@hallmarkiespodcast.com or the twitter call +1 (801) 855-6407 Check out the merch store and get our #hashtag shirts! http://dashery.hallmarkies.teepublic.com/ Please support the podcast on patreon at https://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies Follow us on ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hallmarkies-podcast/id1296728288?mt=2 https://twitter.com/HallmarkiesPod on twitter @HallmarkiesPodcast on Instagram Check out our website HallmarkiesPodcast.com Follow Rachel's blog at http://rachelsreviews.net Follow Rachel on twitter twitter.com/rachel_reviews Follow Rachel's Reviews on youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/rachelsreviews Follow Rachel on facebook www.facebook.com/smilingldsgirlreviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Business Brain, we get grounded by going back to basics—because even seasoned entrepreneurs forget how powerful the fundamentals can be. Inspired by the story of the Cornbread Mafia highlighted at SXSW, we explore how simple ideas, executed well, can scale into something massive. You're reminded that success isn't always about chasing the next shiny tactic—it's about mastering what already works and leaning into it to build your Charmed Life. We also dig into the importance of sweating the small stuff—yes, even something as simple as “tying your shoes.” That means documenting your processes, refining the details, and creating repeatable systems that keep your business running smoothly. In this episode of Business Brain, we reinforce that clarity comes from simplicity, and growth comes from consistency. When you focus on the basics and execute with intention, you create momentum that compounds over time. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs' Podcast #736 for Wednesday, March 18, 2026 March 18th: Awkward Moments Day 00:02:47 REVIEW: Cornbread Mafia @ SXSW Sponsor 00:11:16 SPONSOR: Fundera from NerdWallet – A free, easy-to-use platform that lets you compare real financing offers from trusted lenders — all in one place. Visit NerdWallet.com/BRAIN to learn more and talk to a real person! 00:12:41 SPONSOR: Shopify – For anyone to sell anywhere, sign up for a one-dollar-per month trial period at Shopify.com/BusinessBrain and upgrade your selling today! 00:13:58 Let's talk about tying your shoes Start with the basics; start at the beginning Details matter Start with the basics Document what you're doing 00:18:22 Business Brain 736 Outtro Tell Your Friends! Review Business Brain Subscribe to the show feedback@businessbrain.show Call/Text: (567) 274-6977 X/Twitter: @ShannonJean & @DaveHamilton, & @BizBrainShow LinkedIn: Shannon Jean, Dave Hamilton, & Business Brain Facebook: Dave Hamilton, Shannon Jean, & Business Brain The post Back to Basics and the Cornbread Mafia – Business Brain 736 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

POWER BALLAD MOVIE REVIEW If you don't recognize the name of the director of Power Ballad, John Carney, you should. He fills a niche in film that you didn't know you needed: smart, funny, and endearing films about people for whom music plays an important part of their lives. Go see Once, Sing Street, and […]

PRETTY LETHAL MOVIE REVIEW A troupe of ballerinas who are having trouble working together effectively somehow still get invited to a prestigious competition in Hungary. When their bus breaks down in the middle of nowhere, they find a giant hotel to give them shelter. The place is run by a former ballerina, Devora (Uma Thurman) […]

READY OR NOT 2: HERE I COME MOVIE REVIEW This sequel to the successful 2019 horror comedy begins exactly where the first one ended: Grace (Samara Weaving) having a smoke after having completely smoked her new in-laws. But a power vacuum has been created by the elimination of this rich clan, and other wealthy clans […]

He got a chance to meet her on the last night of SXSW and brought up "Whataburger chicken biscuits" of all things!!!

It's bonus episode time! We went back to Austin this year for SXSW and got a chance to do another show in front of a live audience! Nerve-racking, but always a good time. First, the crew goes over some of their predictions from last year before getting into more Q&A. This episode brought to you by: Hostinger: https://hostinger.com/waveformOdoo: https://www.odoo.com/ Socials: Waveform Threads: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Waveform Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waveformpodcast/?hl=en Waveform TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Hosts: Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Intro/Outro music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kara and Scott are live at SXSW! They discuss billionaires' unprecedented influence in recent elections, and the reality of wealth taxes. Then, Apple introduces a budget MacBook — smart market expansion or a risky move for a luxury brand? Plus, Pete Hegseth calls CNN "fake news" and cheers on the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal, and Polymarket's AI deal. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠.Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠@pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcast⁠⁠.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email pivot@voxmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Travis Kalanick: Officially exiting stealth mode, what he's been working on (5:52) How to automate the physical world, markets to go after (11:00) Return to self-driving: Tesla, Waymo, and the autonomous race (16:17) Leaving Los Angeles for Austin, the decline of truth and justice in California (25:51) Actuators, robot hands, "Capital as a weapon," Middle East SWF impacted by Iran War (36:00) Michael Dell: Dorm room to $140B in annual revenue, why Texas attracts founders (43:46) Dell's $50B AI infrastructure bet (1:03:50) Invest America: Michael Dell's $6.25B gift - A 401k from birth for 25M kids This podcast was recorded LIVE at Arena Hall in Austin, Texas. Thanks to our partners for making this event possible!: EY: Austin vibes meet AI innovation. Thanks to EY for co‑hosting with us at #SXSW. Discover what executives are saying about AI transformation in the latest AI Pulse Survey. https://ey.com/en_us/insights/emerging-technologies/pulse-ai-survey Forge Global: We're proud to highlight our partners at Forge Global, who are helping the world's most innovative private companies and their teams gain #liquidcourage on their terms. Learn more here: https://forgeglobal.com/who-we-serve/private-companies/ De'Longhi Athena Polymarket

Surprise! We're dropping a little something special into the Glamorous Trash feed this week. While we're at SXSW for Chelsea's film BASIC, we thought we'd drop an episode from our friends at Podstruck! Our Chelsea joins Chelsea Davison and Elena Crevello to dive deep into the 1997 Salma Hayek and Matthew Perry movie “Fools Rush In.” You'll hear our Chelsea defend this movie with her life and revisit a story from Matthew Perry's memoir about how this film was almost derailed by Matthew insisting on doing his own jet ski stunt.  Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Thank you to our sponsors: Quince  - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Thrive Causemetics - Get 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/glamorous  Ritual - Save 25% on your first month at ritual.com/glamorous.  Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Show Notes: Matthew Perry Memoir Episode Matthew McCounghey Memoir Episode Matthew McCounghey Poetry Book Episode Diane Keaton Memoir Episode Ione Skye Memoir Episode Where to find the Podstruck hosts: Elena Crevello Podstruck podcast Podstruck Instagram  Podstruck TikTok  Elena's Instagram  Chelsea Davison Podstruck podcast Chelsea's Instagram *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why do some people get promoted while others stay stuck—despite working just as hard? In this powerful re-release episode of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer sits down with workplace expert Michelle P. King Ph.D. to break down the hidden dynamics behind career advancement, promotions, and success at work. If you're looking to grow your career, strengthen your leadership skills, and stand out in today's competitive workplace, this conversation is packed with insights you can start using right away. Dr. King shares key concepts from her book How Work Works: The Subtle Science of Getting Ahead Without Losing Yourself, including how informal networks, self-awareness, and social dynamics play a major role in who advances—and why. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why some people get promoted faster than others The hidden factors influencing career advancement How to build and leverage informal networks at work The role of self-awareness in leadership and career growth Common relationship dynamics that create stress at work Practical ways to improve how you work with others Why high performers don't always get ahead—and how to change that A powerful approach to asking better questions for feedback Whether you're an emerging leader, seasoned professional, or someone looking to take the next step in your career, this episode offers valuable strategies to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. ABOUT MICHELLE KING Ph.D:  Dr. Michelle P. King is a globally recognized expert on inequality and organizational culture. Based on over a decade's worth of research, Michelle believes that we need to learn how workplaces work, so we can make them work for everyone. She is the host of a popular podcast called The Fix. Michelle is the author of the bestselling, award-winning book: The Fix: Overcome the Invisible Barriers that are Holding Women Back at Work. Her second book, How Work Works: The Subtle Science of Getting Ahead Without Losing Yourself, publishes internationally on October 10th, 2023 (HarperCollins).  Michelle is an award-winning academic with five degrees including a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Organizational Psychology, a Master of Arts in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, a Master of Business Administration, a Postgraduate Degree in Journalism and a PhD in Management. Michelle is pursuing a post-doctoral research fellowship with Cranfield University in the United Kingdom. In addition, Michelle is an award winning speaker, having spoken at over 500 events worldwide including conferences like the Nobel Peace Prize Conference, Ellevate Network Conference, The Massachusetts Conference for Women, Texas Conference for Women, SXSW, She Summit and the Pennsylvania Conference for Women.  Michelle is represented by London Speakers Bureau and regularly hosts keynotes, fireside chats or masterclasses with companies like, Amazon, FIFA, Guardian, Dior, FedEx, Netflix, BNP Paribas, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley and Met Life to name a few. Michelle is the founder of The Culture Practice, a global consultancy that provides leaders with the assessment, development, and inclusion coaching needed to build cultures that value difference. In addition, Michelle is a Senior Advisor to the UN Foundation's Girl Up Campaign, where she leads the NextGen Leadership Development Program, which enables young women to navigate and overcome the barriers to their success. Before this, Michelle was the Director of Inclusion at Netflix. Before that, she was the head of UN Women's Global Innovation Coalition for Change, which includes managing over 30 private sector partnerships to accelerate the achievement of gender equality and women's empowerment. Michelle has two decades of international experience working in the private sector. Website: https://www.michellepking.com  Book: https://www.michellepking.com/how-work-works/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/michellepenelopeking  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellepenelopeking/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/michellepking  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellepking/?originalSubdomain=uk  Hosted by Kristel Bauer, keynote speaker, author, and performance expert. Book Kristel for Your Event or Team Bring these strategies to your organization:

In this solo episode, I get candid. I open up about losing my father in January, what grief looks like when you can't afford to stop moving, and the complicated truth about showing up anyway — to the meeting, to the festival, to the mic. I also dig into eight listener questions from the year-end survey, covering: how I select guests, whether I'm still producing, how independent producers can find financing outside traditional models, tips for batching scenes on a micro-budget shoot, how to pitch yourself for freelance producing opportunities, where to actually network, how to work festivals like Sundance and SXSW, and how to define and achieve your goals in a season of uncertainty. Raw, practical, and very real... Thanks for doing this life thing with me!

Filmmaker John Valley joins In the Room to share his journey from a small town in Iowa to premiering films at SXSW, and what it really takes to build a career in independent film.He breaks down the making of The Pizzagate Massacre, how the film went from festival rejection to viral controversy, and how self-distribution, SEO, and timing changed everything.The conversation also dives into his latest project, American Dollhouse, a psychological horror film, along with lessons on raising money, navigating the industry without connections, and creating work that actually gets seen.This episode is an honest look at indie filmmaking, creative risk, and what happens when you stop waiting for permission and make the film anyway.

One of the greatest to ever do it, Steven Spielberg was at SXSW talking about Disclosure Day and talked about why he decided to do a UFO movie 50 years after Close Encounters. He says the idea sparked from his interest in the topic after the 2017 article and the 2023 hearing.  Will Spielberg talking about the topic bring new eyes to the topic or is it just to sell tickets? KRistian Harloff gives his thoughts. #ufo #uap #ufos #uaps #Alien #aliens #movie 

March Rockin Madness Week Episode 3!  New England Singer/Songwriter Frank Viele returns to discuss his new critically acclaimed EP, The Silo, and his current tour including his shows at SXSW in Austin, and his upcoming performance at Chicago's Uncommon Ground on March 20th!

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What a whirlwind few days it's been! The Academy Awards, SXSW, literal massive windstorms sweeping through Texas and the Midwest...and of course, the unveiling of the NCAA Tournament Brackets. Welcome to March Madness!We're sharing how you can fill out your brackets creatively, whether by mascot, region, or unique tourist attractions. Plus, diving into variations of Monopoly. Did you know Sean has never actually finished a game? Wild stuff.Things we referenced in this episode:Algebracket for filling out your bracketSportsmanship - Pass It On commercialPablo Torre Finds Out found the star from that commercialWacky Travel: Where in the World? to measure distances between placesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sports-r-dumb/donations

Hanna and Adriana take She Rises Studios on the road to Austin, Texas for SXSW 2026. After driving all the way from Las Vegas, they sit down at the São Paulo House to record a special live episode as the city fills with creators, entrepreneurs, and storytellers from around the world.Fresh off the road, the two catch up on the journey to Austin, the energy of SXSW, and what it means to be part of one of the biggest weeks in podcasting. They also share the excitement of presenting at the upcoming iHeart Podcast Awards and reflect on the growing impact of the She Rises community.Recorded live at the São Paulo House during SXSW 2026.

Recorded live at the Fairmont Austin during SXSW, Joe Pardavila sits down with leadership advisor and author Tony Martignetti just moments after his first SXSW talk. The conversation explores the experience of speaking on one of the world's most influential stages and the deeper ideas behind Tony's upcoming book, Illuminating Hidden Brilliance.Tony has spent more than three decades working across biotech, high tech, and leadership development, helping individuals and organizations reconnect with what he calls their hidden brilliance. In this conversation, he explains why many leaders appear successful on the outside while feeling numb on the inside, and how reconnecting with forgotten parts of ourselves can restore creativity, purpose, and stronger leadership.Joe and Tony discuss the journey that led Tony from a career in finance and strategy to becoming a leadership coach and author. They explore the idea of “flashpoint” moments that reshape how people see themselves, the courage required to bring your full identity into your work, and why teams become more innovative when people share the passions they keep outside the office.The conversation also tackles practical leadership questions:• Why many successful leaders feel stuck or disengaged• How organizations overlook the potential inside their own teams• The role of compassionate accountability in strong leadership• Why culture emerges from behavior rather than slogans• How AI and new workplace dynamics might reshape how people contributeTony shares stories from his work with innovation teams, explains how personal passions can spark new ideas at work, and argues that organizations thrive when leaders create space for people to bring their full selves to the table.At its core, this episode asks a simple but powerful question: What brilliance are we leaving behind when we separate who we are from the work we do?Tony's new book, Illuminating Hidden Brilliance, arrives this fall and offers a roadmap for individuals and teams who want to reconnect with their deeper potential.

AI is reshaping industries and jobs faster than most of us can keep up. But futurist Amy Webb argues we have more control over what lies ahead than we might think.  In today's episode, Jessi Hempel sits down with Amy, founder and CEO of the Future Today Strategy Group and one of the world's leading experts on strategic foresight. For nearly two decades, Amy's annual tech trends report has helped leaders understand what's coming next, and what to do about it. Amy and Jessi explore the concept of creative destruction—the economic force that disrupts old systems to make room for new ones—and what today's wave of AI-driven change means for workers, leaders, and organizations. Amy and Jessi discuss: What creative destruction really means, and why we should embrace it How AI and emerging technologies are transforming industries faster than many leaders expect How leaders can strategically prepare for trends and crises, rather than merely reacting to them Why organizations need to invest in foresight and long-term thinking How individuals can position themselves to adapt and thrive during rapid transformation Follow Amy Webb and Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn Learn more about The Future Today Strategy Group Watch Amy's 2026 SXSW talk  We will be launching the Hello Monday book club soon. If you're interested in joining, send us an email at hellomonday@linkedin.com

This week we are joined by Rojo Perez! Rojo Perez is a New York-based comedian who is currently a recurring guest on Netflix's Survival Of The Thickest. Originally from Puerto Rico, Rojo served as a writer on Netflix's DRINK MASTERS. In a busy 2021, Rojo made his network debut on The Tonight Show w/ Jimmy Fallon, while also being featured in Comedy Central's Tight Five. In April ‘19, Rojo formed part of HBO special titled Entre Nos: Spot On. In 2017 Rojo made his late night stand up debut on TBS "Conan". Since moving to New York City he has been a cast member on MTV's Decoded, featured on Comedy Central's Funny 'Cause It's True, Time Out New York, TruTV's Comedy Knockout and Univision's FLAMA. In 2016 he was selected as a Standup NBC finalist and has been a part of the SXSW, Moontower Comedy Festival among others. His debut album “Words” is streaming now on all platforms. In this episode, Rojo Perez shares his journey from Puerto Rico to New York, discussing his experiences with language acquisition, cultural identity, and the world of stand-up comedy. The discussion touches on conspiracy theories, the impact of music and media, and the significance of Bad Bunny in contemporary culture. Rojo reflects on his college life, the challenges of navigating identity, and his career path in journalism and comedy, while also sharing insights into his writing for television and the balance between multiple careers.  Recommendations From This Episode:  Survival of the Thickest Drink Masters Follow Rojo: @rojoperezzz Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Please rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends!  Email us:  aloneatlunch@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Micaela Wittman joins the sibs to talk Clairevoyant, the indie film that started it all for her. Micaela breaks down Claire, a well-meaning, slightly privileged, deeply flawed woman who keeps getting taken advantage of by the corrupt spiritual world around her (neutral color palettes bring you closer to god, apparently). They get into Earl's hilariously detached off-camera energy, 12 hours of improv, and why the film earns its compassion for a character. Plus, Micaela reflects on her character in the SXSW premiering Perfect — the grounded, no-nonsense counterweight to Kai (Ashley Moore)'s beautiful chaos. Follow all of Friday Night Movie's award-winning SXSW Coverage. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer).  Closed captions for this episode are available via the player on the official Friday Night Movie homepage, the Podbean app and website, and YouTube.  The Friday Night Movie Family supports the following organizations: The Red Tent Fund | HIAS | Equal Justice Initiative | Asian American Journalists Association | The Entertainment Community Fund. Subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, including iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | Podbean | Overcast. Play along with Friday Night Movie at home! Read the FNM Glossary to learn the about our signature bits (e.g., Buy/Rent/Meh, I Told You Shows, Tradesies, etc). Email us at info@p4tmedia.com or tweet @FriNightMovie, @pancake4table, @chichiKgomez, and/or  @paperBKprincess.  Follow our creations and zany Instagram stories @frinightmovie, @FNMsisters, and @pancake4table. Follow us on Letterboxd (@pancake4table) where we're rating every movie we've EVER watched.  Subscribe to our quarterly newsletter for exclusive giveaways and news! Theme music by What Does It Eat. 

Director Juliane Dressner and star Miriam Shor join the sibs to talk My NDA, a film that cuts to the heart of how non-disclosure agreements are weaponized against the very people they claim to protect. They dig into the legal and human cost of signing away your voice — and why forcing someone to choose between justice and silence is no different than any other form of coercion. Follow all of Friday Night Movie's award-winning SXSW Coverage. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer).  Closed captions for this episode are available via the player on the official Friday Night Movie homepage, the Podbean app and website, and YouTube.  The Friday Night Movie Family supports the following organizations: The Red Tent Fund | HIAS | Equal Justice Initiative | Asian American Journalists Association | The Entertainment Community Fund. Subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, including iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | Podbean | Overcast. Play along with Friday Night Movie at home! Read the FNM Glossary to learn the about our signature bits (e.g., Buy/Rent/Meh, I Told You Shows, Tradesies, etc). Email us at info@p4tmedia.com or tweet @FriNightMovie, @pancake4table, @chichiKgomez, and/or  @paperBKprincess.  Follow our creations and zany Instagram stories @frinightmovie, @FNMsisters, and @pancake4table. Follow us on Letterboxd (@pancake4table) where we're rating every movie we've EVER watched.  Subscribe to our quarterly newsletter for exclusive giveaways and news! Theme music by What Does It Eat.   

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:The trial of nine "Antifa" defendants in a federal trial held in Fort Worth were largely found guilty of charges against them on Friday, except for a charge of attempted murder, of which only one was convicted: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/13/us/antifa-protesters-terrorism.htmlA marathon debate session is set in the U.S. Senate for discussion and an eventual floor vote on the SAVE America Act - legislation that Donald Trump has characterized as the Republicans' only hope to hold the House next year: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5783688-senate-floor-takeover-save-america-act/...Former Senator Joe Manchin blasts Texas Senator John Cornyn for flip-flopping on the filibuster in order to pass it: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5780991-manchin-criticizes-cornyn-filibuster-change/An Afghan man living in Richardson who worked on behalf of the U.S. military in Afghanisatn for years has died - less than 24 hours after being arrested by ICE: https://www.texastribune.org/2023/06/06/texas-afghan-refugees-visa-asylum/...Texas CAIR and others are calling for an independent and transparent investigation: https://8am.media/eng/cair-texas-demands-investigation-into-nazeer-paktiawals-death/The Trump administration is clogging the federal court system with flimsy cases against migrants for trespassing on military property: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/03/16/immigration-military-trespassing-texas/The NPR Politics Podcast took a deep dive on the Texas primary and its huge Democratic turnout numbers on Friday: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1mcvwcI5oZ6XJ6VDTezEvd?si=7b5168420ea24ac2California Governor Gavin Newsom gave a talk at SXSW in Austin yesterday, during which he discussed a possible presidential run in 2028: https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/gavin-newsom-hints-at-presidential-run-at-sxsw/"Mr. Nobody Against Putin", a documentary using Russia as an example of authoritarian takeover, won the Academy Award for Best Documentary at last night's Oscars: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/mar/16/mr-nobody-against-putin-wins-the-best-documentary-oscarProgress Texas is the official media partner of the Harris County Democratic Convention this weekend! Come see us on Saturday to say hi, grab some merch, and take part in our day-long podcast recording session: https://www.harrisdemconvention.com/Progress Texas is expanding into both broadcast radio - including a new partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KPFT-FM in Houston⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - and into Spanish language media! Make a tax-deductible contribution to our radio initiative ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and to our Spanish expansion ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Johnny Mac delivers a play-by-play Oscars recap focused on Conan O'Brien's hosting and monologue, praising the show's production, the movie-referencing cold open, and specific jokes (including political bits, a rule-of-three example, and a serious statement about global artistry), plus notes on Matt Berry announcing from London and Jimmy Kimmel's cameo. He says he likes letting non-star winners speak and observes hosts tend to disappear later in the broadcast, then teases covering the second half on Tuesday. He reports Bert Kreischer's tour bus caught fire on I-94 after a tire blowout, with everyone safe but belongings lost. He also previews Tuesday discussion of a strong SNL episode, praises Harry Styles as host, notes Colbert's Book of Mormon anniversary segment with Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez, shares Vice quotes from Pete Holmes, lists Comedy Gives Back's Alt Comedy All Stars 2026 lineup, and runs through SXSW comedy events.00:55 Cold Open Breakdown02:15 Monologue Fastball04:11 Jokes Tags And Craft07:20 Serious Global Moment08:33 Tech And Matt Berry09:41 Post Break And Tributes11:14 Kimmel Cameo And Wrap12:17 Bert Bus Fire News13:48 SNL Recap Highlights14:21 Break And Second Half14:38 Colbert Book Mormon16:04 Pete Holmes Interview17:32 Comedy Gives Back18:25 SXSW Comedy Listings Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Directors Brea Grant, Chelsea Stardust, and Ed Dougherty join actors Rob Huebel, Barbara Crampton, and Christopher Rodriguez Marquette to talk Grind, a horror-satire about the soul-crushing, bathroom-break-denying, time-loop nightmare of gig economy labor. They dig into how horror lets you take something already happening in the world and make it bigger to make a point, why the billionaire villains still get to be human, and how a rotating room, a matte painter who worked on Return of the Jedi, and a free warehouse in K-Town add up to a high production value indie that punches way above its weight. Plus: chair exercises, wardrobe arcs, worker solidarity, and the importance of tipping your barista. Follow all of Friday Night Movie's award-winning SXSW Coverage. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer).  Closed captions for this episode are available via the player on the official Friday Night Movie homepage, the Podbean app and website, and YouTube.  The Friday Night Movie Family supports the following organizations: The Red Tent Fund | HIAS | Equal Justice Initiative | Asian American Journalists Association | The Entertainment Community Fund. Subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, including iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | Podbean | Overcast. Play along with Friday Night Movie at home! Read the FNM Glossary to learn the about our signature bits (e.g., Buy/Rent/Meh, I Told You Shows, Tradesies, etc). Email us at info@p4tmedia.com or tweet @FriNightMovie, @pancake4table, @chichiKgomez, and/or  @paperBKprincess.  Follow our creations and zany Instagram stories @frinightmovie, @FNMsisters, and @pancake4table. Follow us on Letterboxd (@pancake4table) where we're rating every movie we've EVER watched.  Subscribe to our quarterly newsletter for exclusive giveaways and news! Theme music by What Does It Eat. 

SXSW legend, director Katie Aselton drops in to talk Their Town, the family project she made starring Ora Duplass and Chosen Jacobs. Katie and writer Marc Duplass set out to make a teen film that respects its audience — one where platonic relationships carry just as much weight as romantic ones, and where being truly seen by another person for the first time is the whole point. They dig into what it's like to work with young talent, how Chosen ended up writing and performing the film's closing song with Ora (recorded between takes), and the beautifully repeat collaboration with visionary DP Sara Whelden. Follow all of Friday Night Movie's award-winning SXSW Coverage. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer).  Closed captions for this episode are available via the player on the official Friday Night Movie homepage, the Podbean app and website, and YouTube.  The Friday Night Movie Family supports the following organizations: The Red Tent Fund | HIAS | Equal Justice Initiative | Asian American Journalists Association | The Entertainment Community Fund. Subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, including iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | Podbean | Overcast. Play along with Friday Night Movie at home! Read the FNM Glossary to learn the about our signature bits (e.g., Buy/Rent/Meh, I Told You Shows, Tradesies, etc). Email us at info@p4tmedia.com or tweet @FriNightMovie, @pancake4table, @chichiKgomez, and/or  @paperBKprincess.  Follow our creations and zany Instagram stories @frinightmovie, @FNMsisters, and @pancake4table. Follow us on Letterboxd (@pancake4table) where we're rating every movie we've EVER watched.  Subscribe to our quarterly newsletter for exclusive giveaways and news! Theme music by What Does It Eat. 

Writer-actor Dalia Rooni, stars Medalion Rahimi and Layla Mohammidi, and director Lauren Noll talk Same Same But Different, a comedy about three Iranian women on a weekend trip to Cape Cod. They dig into the beauty and joy of portraying smart, funny, and complex women in this sharp and character-driven film that explores what it means to let identity be a beautiful piece of the puzzle rather than the whole conflict. Plus: Farsi, dialect coaches, aunties, nepotism, squatting, and drumming legend Jess Bowen auditioning for the role of hot girl. Follow all of Friday Night Movie's award-winning SXSW Coverage. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer).  Closed captions for this episode are available via the player on the official Friday Night Movie homepage, the Podbean app and website, and YouTube.  The Friday Night Movie Family supports the following organizations: The Red Tent Fund | HIAS | Equal Justice Initiative | Asian American Journalists Association | The Entertainment Community Fund. Subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, including iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | Podbean | Overcast. Play along with Friday Night Movie at home! Read the FNM Glossary to learn the about our signature bits (e.g., Buy/Rent/Meh, I Told You Shows, Tradesies, etc). Email us at info@p4tmedia.com or tweet @FriNightMovie, @pancake4table, @chichiKgomez, and/or  @paperBKprincess.  Follow our creations and zany Instagram stories @frinightmovie, @FNMsisters, and @pancake4table. Follow us on Letterboxd (@pancake4table) where we're rating every movie we've EVER watched.  Subscribe to our quarterly newsletter for exclusive giveaways and news! Theme music by What Does It Eat. 

LIVE from SXSW in conversation Justin Thomas-Copeland CEO, 4As. We had an amazing discussion on how he is Reimagining the Agency Model.Justin answered questions like:-When you speak about "business value," are we talking revenue, relevance, cultural impact or all three?-What's the biggest barrier to true collaboration?-If we fast-forward five years - what does a thriving agency ecosystem look like under your leadership?Instagram:@4as_presents @theswayeffect @jamir_smithJamirSmith.com

My guests on this episode are part of a pilot for a potential new series called “Woodstockers”. The show will have its world premiere at SxSW beginning today, Saturday, March 14. On this episode is the show runner and cast members Corbin Bernsen (“LA Law”, “My Friends and Neighbors), director Oliver Bernsen and cast member, and very recent podcast guest, Stephen Tobolowsky (“Groundhog Day”, “Memento”). https://youtu.be/eIH0MpklhHQ In the summer of ’69, Lenny Baker and his best friend Calvin Reddick went to Woodstock. What they witnessed there changed their lives, so much so that they decided to never go home again. Armed with a vision of a new path forward, they built a life in upstate New York alongside Rebecca and Lizzy, two women they met at the festival and married soon after. Decades of willful detachment followed, but every trip has its comedown. Now, more than half a century later and with his marriage up in smoke, Lenny is forced to face a hard truth: the better world they once envisioned never quite arrived… and if it ever does, he won’t be around to see it. Calvin’s sudden death makes that painfully clear.

Brice Budke (President) and Zeek Earl (Executive Creative Director) run two Seattle studios: Shep, a video agency that works with tech companies like Amazon and Microsoft, and Packrat, a creative studio that specializes in miniature worlds, handmade sets, and retro creative projects. You might know Packrat's work from the epic and widely watched 2025 Seahawks schedule release video, which won a Gold Clio. They also made Prospect, an indie sci-fi film that premiered at SXSW in 2018 with Pedro Pascal and Sophie Thatcher. GeekWire met them last fall on the set of a stop-motion shoot for Kiro, an AI-powered agentic software development tool from Amazon Web Services. Check out the video they made from that shoot here. On this episode, Brice and Zeek discuss how AI is transforming their work — from photorealistic storyboarding to stop-motion animation filled in by AI-generated frames — and what still requires human creativity, taste, and intuition. Plus: the psychology of working with "infinite tools," why AI doesn't always save money, and the GeekWire Trivia Challenge. With GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop; Edited by Curt Milton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director Millicent Hailes joins the sibs alongside stars Ashley Moore, Lío Mehiel, and Micaela Wittman to dig into their sun-soaked indie Perfect. The ensemble unpacks how a summer-camp shoot on the side of a California road gave birth to the film's lived-in community, why Kai (wave) and Sonny (sunshine) are names that were always destined to find each other, and what it means to reach your hand out to a stranger. They also get into the film's bold portrayal of Julia Fox as a pregnant person with full desires of her own. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer).  Closed captions for this episode are available via the player on the official Friday Night Movie homepage, the Podbean app and website, and YouTube.  The Friday Night Movie Family supports the following organizations: The Red Tent Fund | HIAS | Equal Justice Initiative | Asian American Journalists Association | The Entertainment Community Fund. Subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, including iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | Podbean | Overcast. Play along with Friday Night Movie at home! Read the FNM Glossary to learn the about our signature bits (e.g., Buy/Rent/Meh, I Told You Shows, Tradesies, etc). Email us at info@p4tmedia.com or tweet @FriNightMovie, @pancake4table, @chichiKgomez, and/or  @paperBKprincess.  Follow our creations and zany Instagram stories @frinightmovie, @FNMsisters, and @pancake4table. Follow us on Letterboxd (@pancake4table) where we're rating every movie we've EVER watched.  Subscribe to our quarterly newsletter for exclusive giveaways and news! Theme music by What Does It Eat. 

First, we have a few current events items that hit our skeptical radar -- and a Bigfoot bombshell drops at SXSW film festival! (For more on that, see Ben's just-released piece in Skeptical Inquirer online, "Documentary's Devastating Bigfoot Debunking." Then Leo Igwe joins us during his visit to the U.S., and he shares progress and challenges facing his organization, Advocacy 4 Alleged Witches. Leo is a stalwart skeptic and champion of rational thought, and his heroic work in Africa puts him in danger on many fronts. He lays out aspects of cultural and economic life in parts of Africa that make it difficult for victims to fight accusations of witchcraft. And he talks about how partnering with other organizations and simply continuing to fight for the right cause -- even without a clear path to success -- drives him day in, day out.

The news to know for Thursday, March 12, 2026! We'll tell you about the cost of the war in the Middle East so far, and why law enforcement in California is tightening security. Also, which American company faced a major cyberattack linked to the war, and what Iran's soccer team has decided about the upcoming World Cup in the U.S. Plus, why so many lawmakers are quitting Congress, which popular platform is now the largest media company in the world, and what to expect at this year's South by Southwest, kicking off this week. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life! - when you go to Wildgrain.com/NEWSWORTHY to start your subscription today. Ready to start learning a new language this spring? Visit https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy today to explore Rosetta Stone and choose the language that's right for you. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

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