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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 0:59

Welcome to the party pals! This is DIE HARD ON A BLANK, a podcast from Sugar23 that explores the influence of Die Hard on action cinema. In each episode, screenwriter Philip Gawthorne and film podcaster Liam Billingham will talk about one major action movie that was released after DIE HARD - the official sequels, the various imitators, all the way up to recent releases like VIOLENT NIGHT. They'll discuss action icons like Jason Bourne, James Bond, Jack Ryan and Ethan Hunt, and stars like Harrison Ford, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Denzel Washington, Tom Cruise, Nicolas Cage, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Wesley Snipes, Keanu Reeves, Charlize Theron and of course, Bruce Willis. If you're a casual fan or action movie die hard (get it?), Die Hard On A Blank is for you. Available wherever your get your podcasts and also right here.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/die-hard-on-a-blank/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Co-creating Entertainment with Brands: Matt Rotondo of Sugar23 on Transforming the Production Process

The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 52:05

In this episode we welcome to the show Matt Rotondo, Head of Brand Division at Sugar23. Matt reveals how Sugar23 are shaking up the entertainment space through an innovative co-creation process with brands from the earliest deevelopment stages. With extensive experience in advertising and brand partnerships, Matt shares insights into how he is helping brands to strategically leverage entertainment to impact business positively - and create exciting new projects. Traversing the development of projects like scripted comedies, and the distribution process, the converstion delves into the power of brand partnerships, with Matt sharing success stories of brands like Mattel and Dove transitioning their products into cultural phenomena. The episode concludes with a discussion on how brand activations, film festivals, and theatrical releases can foster deep connections with audiences. Tune in to learn how brands can systematically engage with their consumers through theatrical and streaming releases. About Matt Rotondo Matthew Rotondo began his marketing career at Wieden+Kennedy, an independent, fiercely creative advertising agency where he contributed meaningfully to some of Nike and Microsoft's greatest work. Matt then worked globally for some of the top marketing networks – McCann and BBDO - living in NY, Hong Kong and LA. In LA he pivoted towards entertainment, in a marketing leadership position at Creative Artists Agency (CAA), building creative campaigns for corporate brands from within the entertainment industry. Matt helped his corporate clients find and develop opportunities to connect with consumers unlike any other marketing agency, identifying global opportunities for Budweiser, Burberry, Diageo, Harley-Davidson, QVC, Ralph Lauren, Unilever, Virgin and many more. At CAA Matt became a leading source of corporate revenue, delivering $40M+ in retainer earnings during the 10 years of his tenure. Substantially more was earned through his ability to parlay marketing relationships into talent and creator client opportunities. In 2019 Matt executive produced an IMAX documentary titled Superpower Dogs, securing $4M from Mars Petcare. This project pioneered new forms of sponsorship value from edutainment projects. The film continues to run in the global network of museums and science centers. Today Matt leads the branding division of Range Media Partners, responsible for developing the business model for this nascent group. Out of the gate Matt secured representation for Waffle Iron Entertainment, Nike's entertainment production division. Further, Matt is leading talent business deals for several of Range's largest clients, driving business models, branding and partnerships. He's lived in Nashville, TN since 2014.

EP259: Michael Sugar, Producer

Great Minds

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 40:16

Michael Sugar is the CEO and Founder of Sugar23 - a management, production and private equity company with a multi-year deal with Netflix – after a long stint at Anonymous Content where he was a partner for many years. He was awarded the Oscar® for Best Picture for “Spotlight,” starring Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, and Rachel McAdams.        Sugar's recent Executive Producer credits include MSNBC's docuseries “The Turning Point” and the Apple TV+ series “Dickinson,” starring Hailee Steinfeld and Jane Krakowski. Over the course of the latter's three seasons, the series garnered a Peabody Award, a Golden Tomato Award, and numerous nominations. Upcoming, Sugar produced “Knox Goes Away,” a feature film starring and directed by Michael Keaton. Sugar is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the Producer's Guild of America, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, and lectures regularly at USC, NYU, Columbia, and the American Film Institute.  He has been nominated for multiple Emmys and Golden Globes, and has received two Television Academy Honors, two AFI awards, and two Peabody Awards.

DIE HARD ORIGINS!

Of the Publishing Persuasion

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 47:18

Liam and Phil went out to the coast to to have a few laughs this week, so they decided to share an underheard early gem from the podcast: the ORIGINS OF DIE HARD episode. Thanks to everyone who has listened, shared, or told us they like the show. Special thanks to our amazing guests so far. We'll be back in two weeks with DEMOLITION MAN. It's Rambo in a Towering Inferno! In part two of this inaugural episode, Phil and Liam discuss ‘The Anatomy of an Action Movie', using DIE HARD as an example to analyze the essential components that make an action movie successful (or not). They also discuss DIE HARD's diffuse origins and influences throughout cinema and literature, with a particular focus on Roderick Thorp's book ‘Nothing Lasts Forever' - the 1978 novel upon which DIE HARD was based. This episode also marks the first edition of the ‘DIE HARD OSCARS', where Phil and Liam assign special awards in a variety of bespoke action-movie categories. There's just enough time for a DIE HARD-themed trivia quiz, before the boys offer their respective opinions on the most burning question of all: is DIE HARD a Christmas movie?! DIE HARD ON A BLANK is created and hosted by Phillip Gawthorne. Liam Billingham produces and co-hosts the show. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. Tyson Hubley makes our artwork and videos. Special thanks to Sukee Chew and everyone at Sugar23. You can follow Die Hard On A Blank on Twitter and Instagram here. Follow @liamgbillingham and @philipgawthorne on twitter. You can e-mail us with questions or comments at diehardoab@gmail.com. Get in touch! We want to hear from you! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/die-hard-on-a-blank/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Of the Publishing Persuasion - with TOGETHER WE ROT Author Skyla Arndt

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 68:45

IT'S HERE!!!!! Our brand new episode with TOGETHER WE ROT Author Skyla Arndt!! We had a blast chatting with Skyla and can't wait for you to tune in! But first, here's a bit more about Skyla: Skyla Arndt has always loved the creepy, crawly side of life. When she was younger, she thought that love might translate to hunting Bigfoot, but luckily for him, writing proved easier. Her debut novel, Together We Rot, is a YA horror about two estranged best friends who need to team up to confront an ancient evil in their neighboring woods. Connect with her at arndtskyla.com or ⁠@arndtskyla⁠ on Instagram or Twitter. (Howling at the moon works, too.) Skyla is represented by Claire Friedman at Inkwell Management and Katrina Escudero at Sugar23. ⁠https://arndtskyla.com/ Get your copy of TOGETHER WE ROT here: ⁠https://www.penguinteen.com/9780593526279/together-we-rot/⁠ Add TOGETHER WE ROT on Goodreads here: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58712247-together-we-rot⁠⁠ #OfthePublishingPersuasion⁠ ⁠#podcast⁠ ⁠#writing⁠ ⁠#Publishing⁠ ⁠#books⁠ ⁠#Bookstagram⁠ ⁠#bookish⁠ ⁠#skylaarndt⁠ ⁠#togetherwerot ⁠⁠#yabooks⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#bookrecommendations⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#podcastsforwriters⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#newbook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#newrelease⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#writingcommunity⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#writingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#authortube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#authorsofinstagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#bookish⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#writersofinstagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#writerspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#writeradvice⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#podcasting⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#podcastersofinstagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#querying⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#womensupportingwomen⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#womenempoweringwomen⁠ ⁠#yabookclub⁠ ⁠#youngadultbooks⁠

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HGTV's "The Property Quintuplets"

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 48:03

Remove! That! Van! Mega-super-network HGTV allowed 4 of the five Property Quintuplets to join us in the studio to talk the nitty-gritty of home renovation shows, what's it like to work so closely with family, and how pretty people need to be checked on, too. Leave your stud finder at home, because we found the studs...and they're the Property Quintuplets. Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is an improvised Hollywood roundtable podcast by Kylie Brakeman, Jeremy Culhane, Angela Giarratana, and Patrick McDonald. This episode of Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is a Sugar23 production, executive produced by Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar, and produced by Liam Billingham. Production support by Angelo Restaino and Anthony Defranchesco. Theme Music is by Gabriel PontonHollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

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Peter Pan's Dad Spinoff "Pan Dad"

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 58:14

Disney is finally giving us the movie we've all been waiting for - "Pan Dad" - the Peter Pan spinoff about Peter Pan's father. What does he do? What's his whole deal? The creative team behind the groundbreaking live action story answer this question in a groundbreaking conversation. Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is an improvised Hollywood roundtable podcast by Kylie Brakeman, Jeremy Culhane, Angela Giarratana, and Patrick McDonald. This episode of Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is a Sugar23 production, executive produced by Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar, and produced by Liam Billingham. Production support by Angelo Restaino and Anthony Defranchesco. Theme Music is by Gabriel PontonHollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

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Netflix Reality Stars Tell All

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 48:47

The Ultimatum, Love is Blind, The Circle - these are just a few of the Netflix projects that have reinvented the reality dating show genre. Today, we talk to four all stars from the Netflix reality show cinematic universe about their new crossover show, Netflix is Doing Something. This episode of Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is a Sugar23 production, executive produced by Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar, and produced by Liam Billingham. Production support by Angelo Restaino and Anthony Defranchesco. Theme Music is by Gabriel PontonHollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

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PATRIOT GAMES

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 90:03

It's Die Hard in a political thriller! This time Phil and Liam dig into the IRA-themed action movie PATRIOT GAMES (1992), the Jack Ryan sequel that Die Hard director John McTiernan was originally supposed to make with Alec Baldwin in the lead role. But fate – and Harrison Ford – had other ideas! While this expansive, globe-trotting political thriller may not bare much resemblance to Die Hard on face value, there's still a surprisingly high amount of ‘Die Hard DNA' for the boys to examine with their movie microscopes. This pulsating Paramount picture is also notable for being one of the first mainstream Hollywood action movies to tackle complex and contemporaneous political events: the troubles in Ireland. It's a particularly important episode for Liam, who has a deep and long-standing connection to this movie and its iconic leading man, Harrison Ford - whose acting style and body of work is discussed in significant detail. The film's stellar supporting cast - that includes such luminaries as Anne Archer, Sean Bean, Thora Birch, Samuel L. Jackson and James Earl Jones - also gives the guys plenty to chew over, along with the dense literary source material, i.e. Tom Clancy's 1987 novel of the same name. But despite the heavy subject matter, there's still plenty of opportunity for games of a more light-hearted nature. As always, the show culminates with the ‘Die Hard Oscars' and the ‘Double Jeopardy' trivia quiz, which now also features the ever-popular ‘Convoluted Corner'! PATRIOT GAMES TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq26pM6Om-A At the time of release, PATRIOT GAMES is streaming for free on Paramount + and through Amazon Prime Video, MGM +, Showtime, Fubo and the History Channel vault. It is also available to rent or buy through Apple TV, iTunes, YouTube, RedBox, Vudu, DirectTV and all the usual platforms. DIE HARD ON A BLANK is created, written, and hosted by Philip Gawthorne. Liam Billingham produces and co-hosts the show. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. Olivia Aylmer is our marketing consultant. Tyson Hubley makes our artwork and videos. Special thanks to Sukee Chew and everyone at Sugar23. You can follow Die Hard On A Blank on Twitter and Instagram here. Follow @liamgbillingham and @philipgawthorne on twitter. You can e-mail us with questions or comments at diehardoab@gmail.com. Get in touch! We want to hear from you! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/die-hard-on-a-blank/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

HARD BOILED

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 80:05

It's DIE HARD in a hospital! This time, Phil and Liam team up to investigate HARD BOILED (1992), John Woo's operatic action extravaganza starring legendary actors Chow Yun-fat and Tony Leung, as two very different Hong Kong cops who join forces to take down a ruthless arms dealer. It's a film that's often compared to DIE HARD…but does it actually surpass it? Is this actually the greatest action film of all time? The boys debate these controversial questions, while breaking down the various astonishing action sequences that Woo somehow captured in this utterly spectacular 'bullet ballet.' They also discuss the film's many poetic flourishes, the deceptively deep thematic underpinnings, the soulful tone, the supercool style, and the fabulous supporting cast. Passions and emotions run high in this one! As always there's the ‘ DIE HARD Oscars' to look forward to, and an entertaining round of the ‘Double Jeopardy' trivia quiz completes the proceedings. So make yourself a Tequila Slammer, grab your clarinet, and soak it all in! HARD BOILED TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAtxZHuJNW4 DIE HARD ON A BLANK is created, written, and hosted by Philip Gawthorne. Liam Billingham produces and co-hosts the show. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. Olivia Aylmer is our marketing consultant. Tyson Hubley makes our artwork and videos. Special thanks to Sukee Chew and everyone at Sugar23. You can follow Die Hard On A Blank on Twitter and Instagram here. Follow @liamgbillingham and @philipgawthorne on twitter. You can e-mail us with questions or comments at diehardoab@gmail.com. Get in touch! We want to hear from you! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/die-hard-on-a-blank/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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THE LAST BOY SCOUT

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 96:46

It's DIE HARD in an L.A. Noir! The mismatched duo of Phil and Liam begin a serpentine investigation into THE LAST BOY SCOUT (1991), the ultraviolent private eye picture that combined the talents of multiple action movie icons: star Bruce Willis, director Tony Scott, producer Joel Silver and screenwriter Shane Black. As well as being a buddy movie, this brutal, bruising film also fits into the grand tradition of film noir, and specifically L.A. noir, a subgenre within a subgenre that Phil and Liam are both big fans of. The boys debate whether Joe Hallenbeck is the greatest character Bruce Willis created (John McClane included), how Damon Wayans keeps an unlikeable character likeable, if Milo (Taylor Negron) is the best henchman in the history of action cinema, and what this film is really saying about the sport of football. They praise the performances of Chelsea Field and Halle Berry amidst the mire of meanspirited machismo, and marvel at Shane Black's incredible skill with characterization, plot, and dialogue, while sharing their mutual love of Tony Scott and his extraordinary body of work. The ‘Die Hard Oscars' are as hotly contested as ever and the ‘Double Jeopardy' trivia quiz unearths some fascinating facts. This episode is dedicated to the memory of the late, great Tony Scott. As this episode is about The Last Boy Scout, it contains explicit language! THE LAST BOY SCOUT TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAGPeBs0G1I At the time of release, THE LAST BOY SCOUT is available to rent on Apple TV/iTunes, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Vudu, Redbox, and DirectTV. DIE HARD ON A BLANK is created, written, and hosted by Philip Gawthorne. Liam Billingham produces and co-hosts the show. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. Olivia Aylmer is our marketing consultant. Tyson Hubley makes our artwork and videos. Special thanks to Sukee Chew and everyone at Sugar23. You can follow Die Hard On A Blank on Twitter and Instagram here. Follow @liamgbillingham and @philipgawthorne on twitter. You can e-mail us with questions or comments at diehardoab@gmail.com. Get in touch! We want to hear from you! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/die-hard-on-a-blank/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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RICOCHET

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 75:52

It's the DIE HARD ECU! This time Phil and Liam wrestle with RICOCHET (1991), Russell Mulcahy's wild revenge thriller starring Denzel Washington as Nick Styles, a cop turned lawyer who incurs the wrath of John Lithgow's monstrous criminal Earl Talbot Blake. Not only is this Joel Silver production positively overflowing with ‘Die Hard DNA', it also takes place in the same extended cinematic universe (ECU) as Die Hard itself! This leads to a fascinating deep dive into the ‘Val Verde Mega Movie Verse', an expansive ECU that theoretically incorporates multiple films and franchises, including the Alien movies, the Predator movies, both Speed films and Commando, to name but a few! But as well as its many Die Hard connections, this intense, provocative and controversial picture also provides plenty of meat for the boys to chew over on its own terms. Is it just a lurid slice of pulp fiction that's bereft of any real substance? Or is it an exceptional example of ‘vulgar auteurism' at its zenith? The boys try to litigate, reach a verdict and pass sentence…but this is one case that may be settled out of court! The movie's decidedly crude language makes this week's Die Hard Oscars a NSFW affair, and the ‘Double Jeopardy' quiz offers up some typically titillating trivia! RICOCHET TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQLxCDvBNd4 At the time of release, RICOCHET is streaming for free with a Cinemax Free Trial (available through Amazon Prime Video) and is also available on DirectTV. DIE HARD ON A BLANK is created, written, and hosted by Philip Gawthorne. Liam Billingham produces and co-hosts the show. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. Olivia Aylmer is our marketing consultant. Tyson Hubley makes our artwork and videos. Special thanks to Sukee Chew and everyone at Sugar23. You can follow Die Hard On A Blank on Twitter and Instagram here. Follow @liamgbillingham and @philipgawthorne on twitter. You can e-mail us with questions or comments at diehardoab@gmail.com. Get in touch! We want to hear from you! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/die-hard-on-a-blank/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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TOY SOLDIERS

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 73:41

It's DIE HARD in a prep school! This time Liam and Phil play with TOY SOLDIERS (1991), the fondly remembered teen action-adventure movie starring Sean Astin and Wil Wheaton as unruly prep school students who fight back against marauding Colombian terrorists. This is a hugely important movie historically, especially in the context of this podcast, as it was the very first ‘Die Hard on a Blank' film outside of the direct Die Hard sequels. The boys illuminate the monumental amount of ‘Die Hard DNA' contained in the film, from the very obvious to the very subtle, and Liam posits a fascinating theory about the movie's underlying themes, while Phil rhapsodizes about the great Louis Gossett, Jr. As always there's some tricky trivia questions to contend with for eager students of the action genre, as well as the always entertaining ‘Die Hard Oscars'. So pack some yoghurt in your lunchbox and give it a listen – or you'll end up on pots and pans! TOY SOLDIERS trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAIG5SRxPVA At the time of release, TOY SOLDIERS is streaming on Fubo and Crackle, and is available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV/iTunes, YouTube, Vudu, RedBox, DirectTV and AMC Theatres On Demand. DIE HARD ON A BLANK is created, written, and hosted by Philip Gawthorne. Liam Billingham produces and co-hosts the show. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. Olivia Aylmer is our marketing consultant. Tyson Hubley makes our artwork and videos. Special thanks to Sukee Chew and everyone at Sugar23. You can follow Die Hard On A Blank on Twitter and Instagram here. Follow @liamgbillingham and @philipgawthorne on twitter. You can e-mail us with questions or comments at diehardoab@gmail.com. Get in touch! We want to hear from you! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/die-hard-on-a-blank/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Actors with Side Jobs

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 51:15

All actors know about the "side hustle", and today, we sit down with four famous actors with very famous side jobs: from crypto, to whiskey, to construction. You'll be wondering how you can make al little extra cash on the side after this one. This episode of Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is a Sugar23 production, executive produced by Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar, and produced by Liam Billingham. Production support by Angelo Restaino and Anthony Defranchesco. Theme Music is by Gabriel PontonHollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

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Food Stylists (w/ Bridger Winegar)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 54:15

Nothing brings a film together like food. We sit down with some of the best food stylists in tinsel town to talk all about the art of grub on cameraFeaturing Bridger Winegar! You can follow him at @bridger_w on twitter and listen to his podcast, I Said No Gifts!This episode of Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is a Sugar23 production, executive produced by Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar, and produced by Liam Billingham. Production support by Angelo Restaino and Anthony Defranchesco. Theme Music is by Gabriel PontonHollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

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NARROW MARGIN

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 72:14

It's DIE HARD on a train! This time Phil and Liam discuss NARROW MARGIN (1990), Peter Hyams' highly underrated action-thriller remake starring Gene Hackman and Anne Archer. They talk about the differences and similarities to the original 1952 film noir, the Hitchcockian echoes, and the myriad of subtle Die Hard influences upon this highly suspenseful picture, that earns its place among a grand tradition of train movies. The lads also talk about their affection for the stellar supporting cast, including the two Walshes (M. Emmet and J.T. respectively), Harris Yulin, and James B. Sikking, as well as the ways that this film influenced subsequent action movies such as SPEED, UNDER SIEGE 2: DARK TERRITORY (Eric Bogosian forever) and UNSTOPPABLE. The trivia section goes off the rails (get it?), but the ‘Die Hard Oscars' soon bring things back on track (but do you get it?). So take your assigned seat, grab a 7&7 from the café car, and enjoy the ride! NARROW MARGIN trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzIjCZfa1Ec At the time of release, NARROW MARGIN is available for purchase on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, iTunes, YouTube and VuDu Fandango. An excellent Blu-ray is also available, featuring two commentaries, one by writer/director/cinematographer Peter Hyams, and one by film critic Peter Tonguette. DIE HARD ON A BLANK is created, written, and hosted by Philip Gawthorne. Liam Billingham produces and co-hosts the show. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. Olivia Aylmer is our marketing consultant. Tyson Hubley makes our artwork and videos. Special thanks to Sukee Chew and everyone at Sugar23. You can follow Die Hard On A Blank on Twitter and Instagram here. Follow @liamgbillingham and @philipgawthorne on twitter. You can e-mail us with questions or comments at diehardoab@gmail.com. Get in touch! We want to hear from you! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/die-hard-on-a-blank/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Trailer Editors (w/ Jon Millstein)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 51:47

What is a movie without the trailers? How would you even know what to go see? In this episode we sit down with 5 of the top trailer editors to unveil the magic behind the minute-thirty cut.Our guest this week is Jon Millstein. YOu can check him out at @jmillstein on twitter. Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is an improvised Hollywood roundtable podcast by Kylie Brakeman, Jeremy Culhane, Angela Giarratana, and Patrick McDonald. Our guest today is James Mannion. You can check him out at @pizzamannion This episode of Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is a Sugar23 production, executive produced by Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar, and produced by Liam Billingham. Production support by Angelo Restaino and Anthony Defranchesco. Theme Music is by Gabriel PontonHollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

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Highschool Theatre Techies (w/ James Mannion)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 48:59

Nothing holds highschool theatre quite like the tech weirdos. Today we sit down with some of the best Techs from a highschool so they can tell all. Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is an improvised Hollywood roundtable podcast by Kylie Brakeman, Jeremy Culhane, Angela Giarratana, and Patrick McDonald. Our guest today is James Mannion. You can check him out at @pizzamannion This episode of Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is a Sugar23 production, executive produced by Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar, and produced by Liam Billingham. Production support by Angelo Restaino and Anthony Defranchesco. Theme Music is by Gabriel PontonHollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

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DIE HARD 2: DIE HARDER

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 94:41

It's DIE HARD in an airport! Phil and Liam break down the first official DIE HARD sequel, the smash-hit blockbuster DIE HARD 2: DIE HARDER (1990). They discuss the evolution of John McClane's character, the plethora of scary neo-con villains, the film's complex geo-political influences, the iconic action sequences, the literary source material, the discarded subplots, and the film's meta qualities (and meta marketing). They also indulge in a spirited “Who's Your Favorite Terrorist?” discussion and slug it out in the trivia section. As the boys' excitement starts to overflow, the ‘Die Hard Oscars' spiral out of control! DIE HARD 2 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyxfXQ4MGLQ At the time of release, DIE HARD 2: DIE HARDER is available to rent or buy on AppleTV. DIE HARD ON A BLANK is created, written, and hosted by Philip Gawthorne. Liam Billingham produces and co-hosts the show. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. Olivia Aylmer is our marketing consultant. Tyson Hubley makes our artwork and videos. Special thanks to Sukee Chew and everyone at Sugar23. You can follow Die Hard On A Blank on Twitter and Instagram here. Follow @liamgbillingham and @philipgawthorne on twitter. You can e-mail us with questions or comments at diehardoab@gmail.com. Get in touch! We want to hear from you! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/die-hard-on-a-blank/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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In-Flight Safety Video Directors

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 44:59

Put your tray tables up, fasten your seatbelts, and stow that bag--we talked to four of the greatest flight safety video directors in the business! Before watching movies in the sky, you watch these works of art, and a lot more goes into them than you think. Join these visionaries as they discuss techniques, setbacks, and why flight attendants just don't do it right. Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is an improvised Hollywood roundtable podcast by Kylie Brakeman, Jeremy Culhane, Angela Giarratana, and Patrick McDonald. This episode of Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is a Sugar23 production, executive produced by Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar, and produced by Liam Billingham. Production support by Angelo Restaino and Anthony Defranchesco. Theme Music is by Gabriel PontonHollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

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77. Stunt Performers (feat. Zac Oyama)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 48:18

No, you're not seeing double--these stunt people are finally able to be themselves as they flip, kick, and dive into a lively discussion on the state of the stunt industry. From industry-wide changes to how they got their signature industries, this episode might as well be an explosion, because it will blow you away! Special Guest - Zac Oyama (@zacoyama)Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is an improvised Hollywood roundtable podcast by Kylie Brakeman, Jeremy Culhane, Angela Giarratana, and Patrick McDonald. This episode of Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is a Sugar23 production, executive produced by Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar, and produced by Liam Billingham. Production support by Angelo Restaino and Anthony Defranchesco. Theme Music is by Gabriel PontonHollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

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THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 80:53

It's DIE HARD on a submarine! This week, underwater enthusiasts Liam and Phil analyze THE HUNT OF RED OCTOBER (1990), the film that (original DIE HARD director) John McTiernan made at the expense of directing DIE HARD 2. They discuss the movie's political context, its huge cultural significance in kicking off the popular Jack Ryan franchise, and how as one of the first ‘techno-thrillers', it elevated the action/espionage genre with its intelligent approach and microcosmic attention to detail. A massively influential film that delivered on the excitement promised in its electrifying original trailer, the lads are huge fans of this Cold War classic. THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSiAsQMBSRA At the time of release, THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER is streaming on Netflix, AMC+, and available for purchase on various streaming services. DIE HARD ON A BLANK is created, written, and hosted by Philip Gawthorne. Liam Billingham produces and co-hosts the show. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. Olivia Aylmer is our marketing consultant. Tyson Hubley makes our artwork and videos. Special thanks to Sukee Chew and everyone at Sugar23. You can follow Die Hard On A Blank on Twitter and Instagram here. Follow @liamgbillingham and @philipgawthorne on twitter. You can e-mail us with questions or comments at diehardoab@gmail.com. Get in touch! We want to hear from you! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/die-hard-on-a-blank/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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EGOT Winners: A Roundtable Discussion of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Winners

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 46:11

In Hollywood, very few people ever get the chance to win an Emmy, a Grammy, An Oscar, or a Tony. The number of people who have won all four? Even smaller. Today we sit down with some of Hollywood's legendary EGOT winners and discuss how they pulled it off.Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is an improvised Hollywood roundtable podcast by Kylie Brakeman, Jeremy Culhane, Angela Giarratana, and Patrick McDonald. This episode of Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is a Sugar23 production, executive produced by Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar, and produced by Liam Billingham. Production support by Angelo Restaino and Anthony Defranchesco. Theme Music is by Gabriel PontonHollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

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We All Played Elphaba on Broadway! (with Mariah Rose Faith Casillas)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 44:05

The legendary Broadway show Wicked is known for one character and one character only: Elphaba. And when you play her, you become part of Broadway history. Today we sit down with four actors who have played Elphaba on broadway to hear all about their "green war" stories, and how that broadway pie is made. Featuring Mariah Rose Faith CasillasArtists on Artists on Artists on Artists is an improvised Hollywood roundtable podcast by Kylie Brakeman, Jeremy Culhane, Angela Giarratana, and Patrick McDonald. This episode of Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is a Sugar23 production, executive produced by Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar, and produced by Liam Billingham. Production support by Angelo Restaino and Anthony Defranchesco. Theme Music is by Gabriel PontonHollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

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LICENCE TO KILL

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 84:05

It's DIE HARD in a Bond movie! In this third episode, Phil and Liam don their tuxedos (but keep their mullets from the ROAD HOUSE episode) to discuss LICENCE TO KILL (1989), the controversial and divisive James Bond movie that marked Timothy Dalton's final appearance as the legendary secret agent. While placing the film in a wider context as part of the Bond canon, Phil and Liam discuss their personal connections tothis iconic character from their differing cultural perspectives (as a Brit and an American respectively), and examine how the cinematic trends of the time turned this 007 adventure into something wildly different from the Bond films that preceded it. This dark and violent picture is particularly notable in terms of ‘DIE HARD DNA' - as amongst other things, it features the return of DIE HARD actors Robert Davi and Grand L. Bush…aka FBI Special Agents Big Johnson and Little Johnson (no relation). LICENCE TO KILL trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARLFh3J0Iw8 At time of release, LICENCE TO KILL is streaming for free on Paramount +, and is available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. DIE HARD ON A BLANK is created, written, and hosted by Philip Gawthorne. Liam Billingham produces and co-hosts the show. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. Olivia Aylmer is our marketing consultant. Tyson Hubley makes our artwork and videos. Special thanks to Sukee Chew and everyone at Sugar23. You can follow Die Hard On A Blank on Twitter and Instagram here. Follow @liamgbillingham and @philipgawthorne on twitter. You can e-mail us with questions or comments at diehardoab@gmail.com. Get in touch! We want to hear from you! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/die-hard-on-a-blank/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Twitch Streamers with Damien Haas

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 49:44

Five popular Twitch streamers go live to talk about their craft.Featuring actor, comedian, and streamer Damien Haas!Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is an improvised Hollywood roundtable podcast by Kylie Brakeman, Jeremy Culhane, Angela Giarratana, and Patrick McDonald. This episode of Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is a Sugar23 production, executive produced by Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar, and produced by Liam Billingham. Production support by Angelo Restaino and Anthony Defranchesco. Theme Music is by Gabriel PontonHollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

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Dog Movie Directors

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 45:07

Four directors of dog movies bark up the movie tree as they walk you through what it takes to make a successful dog film. Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is an improvised Hollywood roundtable podcast by Kylie Brakeman, Jeremy Culhane, Angela Giarratana, and Patrick McDonald. This episode of Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is a Sugar23 production, executive produced by Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar, and produced by Liam Billingham. Production support by Angelo Restaino and Anthony Defranchesco. Theme Music is by Gabriel PontonHollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

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ROAD HOUSE

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 76:27

It's DIE HARD in a bar! (sort of). In this second episode, Phil and Liam analyze DIE HARD's influence on ROAD HOUSE (1989), the bar-brawling cult classic starring Patrick Swayze as a philosophical uberbouncer hired to clean up the world's most depraved drinking establishment. It's a movie filled with a surprising amount of ‘DIE HARD DNA', giving Phil and Liam plenty to discuss. Amongst other things, the boys also examine the film's Kurosawa connections, rhapsodize over Sam Elliott (whom they suspect to be an immortal) and discuss the cinematic significance of casting the legendary Ben Gazzara as the movie's charismatic villain Brad Wesley. This week's trivia quiz also unearths some fascinating tidbits about 1980s popular culture. ROAD HOUSE trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oByMeAfwARs At the time of release, ROAD HOUSE is streaming for free on Netflix. DIE HARD ON A BLANK is created, written, and hosted by Philip Gawthorne. Liam Billingham produces and co-hosts the show. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. Olivia Aylmer is our marketing guru. Tyson Hubley makes our artwork and videos. Special thanks to Sukee Chew and everyone at Sugar23. You can follow Die Hard On A Blank on Twitter and Instagram here. Follow @liamgbillingham and @philipgawthorne on twitter. You can e-mail us with questions or comments at diehardoab@gmail.com. Get in touch! We want to hear from you! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/die-hard-on-a-blank/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Mall Santas Panel (ft. Amanda Lehan-Canto)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 47:46

Five mall santas discuss their craft. Featuring comedian Amanda Lehan-Canto!This episode of Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is a Sugar23 production, executive produced by Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar, and produced by Liam Billingham. Production support by Angelo Restaino and Anthony Defranchesco. Theme Music is by Gabriel PontonHollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

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THE ORIGINS OF DIE HARD

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 43:23

In part two of this inaugural episode, Phil and Liam discuss ‘The Anatomy of an Action Movie', using DIE HARD as an example to analyze the essential components that make an action movie successful (or not). They also discuss DIE HARD's diffuse origins and influences throughout cinema and literature, with a particular focus on Roderick Thorp's book ‘Nothing Lasts Forever' - the 1978 novel upon which DIE HARD was based. This episode also marks the first edition of the ‘DIE HARD OSCARS', where Phil and Liam assign special awards in a variety of bespoke action-movie categories. There's just enough time for a DIE HARD-themed trivia quiz, before the boys offer their respective opinions on the most burning question of all: is DIE HARD a Christmas movie?! DIE HARD ON A BLANK is created, written, and hosted by Phillip Gawthorne. Liam Billingham produces and co-hosts the show. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. Olivia Aylmer is our marketing consultant. Tyson Hubley makes our artwork and videos. Special thanks to Sukee Chew and everyone at Sugar23. You can follow Die Hard On A Blank on Twitter and Instagram here. Follow @liamgbillingham and @philipgawthorne on twitter. You can e-mail us with questions or comments at diehardoab@gmail.com. Get in touch! We want to hear from you! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/die-hard-on-a-blank/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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DIE HARD

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 62:31

Welcome to the party, pals! This is DIE HARD ON A [BLANK] – the podcast that explores the influence of DIE HARD on action cinema…one action movie at a time! In part one of this special inaugural episode, we meet our two hosts – screenwriter Philip Gawthorne and podcast impresario Liam Billingham. The guys introduce themselves and explain their personal connections to, and mutual fascination with, DIE HARD (1988) - arguably the most influential action movie of all time. They analyze the film scene-by-scene, moment by moment, comprehensively examining every nook and cranny of this beloved masterpiece. DIE HARD trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crrv24x-SI8 At the time of release, DIE HARD is available to rent or buy on AppleTV DIE HARD ON A BLANK is created, written, and hosted by Philip Gawthorne. Liam Billingham produces and co-hosts the show. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. Olivia Aylmer is our marketing consultant. Tyson Hubley makes our artwork and videos. Special thanks to Sukee Chew and everyone at Sugar23. You can follow Die Hard On A Blank on Twitter and Instagram here. Follow @liamgbillingham and @philipgawthorne on twitter. You can e-mail us with questions or comments at diehardoab@gmail.com. Get in touch! We want to hear from you! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/die-hard-on-a-blank/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Improvisers

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 60:15

Improvisers are the lifeblood of comedy shows you don't really want to go to, but your friend forces you to go anyway. In this episode, we sit down with 4 improvisers to hear all their tricks of the trade, and how to "yes and" into success. This episode of Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is a Sugar23 production, executive produced by Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar, and produced by Liam Billingham. Production support by Angelo Restaino and Anthony Defranchesco. Theme Music is by Gabriel PontonHollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

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Drunk Driving Assembly Performers (w/ Jeremy Elder)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 46:44

No performance is more gripping than a school assembly performance. Especially ones about Alcohol Awareness. These actors and performers shape the Youth in a way that will change them forever. For this episode, we sit down with the performers behind "Dare Ya To", a nationally recognized anti-drinking and driving school assembly program. We hear how they approach the art of education and how to keep the horrors of drunk driving fun! Our guest this week is Jeremy Elder. You can check him out on Smosh and Business Casual!This episode of Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is a Sugar23 production, executive produced by Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar, and produced by Liam Billingham. Production support by Angelo Restaino and Anthony Defranchesco. Theme Music is by Gabriel PontonHollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

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Die Hard on a Blank: Coming December 21st (Because Die Hard IS a Christmas Movie).

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 1:14

Welcome to the party pals! This is DIE HARD ON A BLANK, a new podcast from Sugar23 that explores the influence of Die Hard on action cinema. In each episode, screenwriter Philip Gawthorne and film podcaster Liam Billingham will talk about one major action movie that was released after DIE HARD - the official sequels, the various imitators, all the way up to recent releases like VIOLENT NIGHT. They'll discuss action icons like Jason Bourne, James Bond, Jack Ryan and Ethan Hunt, and stars like Harrison Ford, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Denzel Washington, Tom Cruise, Nicolas Cage, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Wesley Snipes, Keanu Reeves, Charlize Theron and of course, Bruce Willis. If you're a casual fan or action movie die hard (get it?), Die Hard On A Blank is for you. First episodes drop December 21st. Be there or be square, melon farmers. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/die-hard-on-a-blank/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (w/ Kimia Behpoornia)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 52:54

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and for our guests, that means it's the most important day of the year. This episode, we sit down with the people who put together the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Our guest this week is Kimia Behpoornia. You can check her out on this season of Reboot!This episode of Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is a Sugar23 production, executive produced by Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar, and produced by Liam Billingham. Production support by Angelo Restaino and Anthony Defranchesco. Theme Music is by Gabriel PontonHollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

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Christian Filmmakers (w/ Kevin T. Porter)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 54:27

Get ready to see God. In this episode we talk to four prominent Christian filmmakers, who only love one thing more than Jesus Christ: film. They talk sin, the evils of Hollywood, and how to shove a message into a film with no subtlety at all.Our guest this week is Kevin T. Porter. You can hear more of him on his podcast Good Christian Fun out, and you can follow him on twitter!This episode of Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is a Sugar23 production, executive produced by Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar, and produced by Liam Billingham. Production support by Angelo Restaino and Anthony Defranchesco. Theme Music is by Gabriel PontonHollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

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Animatronics (w/ Shayne Topp)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 43:37

Robots! Dinosaurs! Aliens! Babies! In this episode, we sit down with the lead animatronic designers of today and see what they've been up to. Please do not bring up CGI to them. It will not go well. *This is a completely improvised podcast*This episode of Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is a Sugar23 production, executive produced by Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar, and produced by Liam Billingham. Production support by Angelo Restaino and Anthony Defranchesco. Theme Music is by Gabriel PontonHollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

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Knotts Scary Farm Actors

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 51:00

Get ready to be terrified! In this episode, we talk to the actors behind Knotts Scary Farm - one of the US's largest haunted theme parks. *This is a completely improvised podcast*This episode of Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is a Sugar23 production, executive produced by Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar, and produced by Liam Billingham. Production support by Angelo Restaino and Anthony Defranchesco. Theme Music is by Gabriel PontonHollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

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Horror Directors Panel

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2022 49:16

Hollywood's spookiest auteurs talk shop, scares, and frights. *This is a completely improvised podcast*This episode of Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is a Sugar23 production, executive produced by Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar, and produced by Liam Billingham. Production support by Angelo Restaino and Anthony Defranchesco. Theme Music is by Gabriel PontonHollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

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On-Set Security (with Vic Michaelis)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 52:59

Hey buddy, you can't enter this area here, because movies are being made. Four Hollywood security officers discuss keeping the industry safe. *This is a completely improvised podcast*This episode of Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is a Sugar23 production, executive produced by Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar, and produced by Liam Billingham. Production support by Angelo Restaino and Anthony Defranchesco. Theme Music is by Gabriel PontonHollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

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Cody Keenan on his book, Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 43:37

This week on the podcast, Angela welcomes Cody Keenan, author of Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America. This book is a special one for Angela and Sugar23, as we are publishing this book in partnership with Mariner at HarperCollins. Cody spent years as President Obama's speechwriter, a position he held during some of the greatest moments and darkest days of Obama's presidency. Angie and Cody talk about meeting Obama for the first time, writing speeches for the first Black president, falling in love with a fact checker (his now wife), and how to free yourself when you're stuck as a writer (tip: read Baldwin or listen to Taylor Swift). Grace is available at the link above or wherever you get your books. Next week on the podcast: Laura Warrell, author of Sweet, Soft, Plenty Rhythm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Cody Keenan on his book, Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 43:37

This week on the podcast, Angela welcomes Cody Keenan, author of Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America. This book is a special one for Angela and Sugar23, as we are publishing this book in partnership with Mariner at HarperCollins. Cody spent years as President Obama's speechwriter, a position he held during some of the greatest moments and darkest days of Obama's presidency. Angie and Cody talk about meeting Obama for the first time, writing speeches for the first Black president, falling in love with a fact checker (his now wife), and how to free yourself when you're stuck as a writer (tip: read Baldwin or listen to Taylor Swift). Grace is available at the link above or wherever you get your books. Next week on the podcast: Laura Warrell, author of Sweet, Soft, Plenty Rhythm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Art Of The One-Line Waiter Role

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 46:22

This week we gathered four actors who have achieved the impossible: played waiters in movies or TV shows who have one line. A lot goes into performing such deceptively simple roles, so put out your diner mug brain and let these actors fill it to the brim with robust industry knowledge that'll wake you right up.*This is a completely improvised podcast*This episode of Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is a Sugar23 production, executive produced by Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar, and produced by Liam Billingham. Production support by Angelo Restaino and Anthony Defranchesco. Theme Music is by Gabriel PontonHollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

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Documentarians

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 46:41

Documentaries. Reality brought to film. life captured. In this episode we sit down with four of the most prolific current documentarians to talk all things real. From Ken Burns to reality tv shows about sailing, documentaries span many different genres and touch on many different things. Can you guess them all? *This is a completely improvised podcast*This episode of Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is a Sugar23 production, executive produced by Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar, and produced by Liam Billingham. Production support by Angelo Restaino and Anthony Defranchesco. Theme Music is by Gabriel PontonHollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

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"CLOCKIT" - New Streaming Service First Look

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 44:25

The visionary executives behind CLOCKIT, the world's first and only streaming service that plays TV and movies exclusively on your wristwatch, join us in studio to talk about what makes their network different from the others, the intricacies of watch-based watching, and all of the details about Clockit's upcoming Grand Weekend. *This is a completely improvised podcast*This episode of Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is a Sugar23 production, executive produced by Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar, and produced by Liam Billingham. Production support by Angelo Restaino and Anthony Defranchesco. Theme Music is by Gabriel PontonHollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

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Agents on Agents on Agents on Agents 2: More Agents

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 47:14

Need to know the art of the business? This week, we sat down with 4 huge, big time, Hollywood agents to learn all the ins and outs of the biz side of things. You'll learn how to get signed, how to book, where to eat, and how to steal a client who writes Ross fan-fiction. *This is a completely improvised podcast*This episode of Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is a Sugar23 production, executive produced by Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar, and produced by Liam Billingham. Production support by Angelo Restaino and Anthony Defranchesco. Theme Music is by Gabriel PontonHollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

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Foley Artists

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 46:45

What's that sound? Well, it's probably been recreated in a studio by a Foley Artists. Little known, but hugely important, Foley Artists are the artists who recreate the sounds for films after they've been shot. Need a horse clop? Foley Artist. Need a door opening in space? Foley Artist. Need realistic noises of rhinos? Foley artists. Listen in as 4 of the top foley artists chat all about the sounds of life! *This is a completely improvised podcast*This episode of Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is a Sugar23 production, executive produced by Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar, and produced by Liam Billingham. Production support by Angelo Restaino and Anthony Defranchesco. Theme Music is by Gabriel PontonHollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

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Models (w/ Jasmine Elist)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 48:48

Strike a pose, and walk the catwalk, it's time to get serious. In this episode, we sit down with four of the most famous current models to learn all about their process, their worst jobs, and what it takes to make it in the modeling world. *This is a completely improvised podcast*This episode of Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is a Sugar23 production, executive produced by Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar, and produced by Liam Billingham. Production support by Angelo Restaino and Anthony Defranchesco. Theme Music is by Gabriel PontonHollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

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"CREEPY STUFF": Teen Cast Tells All

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 49:37

Grab your flashlights and get on your bikes, because AOAOAOA is about to get freaky! We got the four young superstars of the nostalgic horror sensation "Creepy Stuff" to talk about secrets of their new season, adjusting to an unreasonable amount of fame, getting emancipated, and bullying your agents.This episode of Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is a Sugar23 production, executive produced by Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar, and produced by Liam Billingham. Production support by Angelo Restaino and Anthony Defranchesco. Theme Music is by Gabriel Ponton. Hollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

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Production Assistants

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 44:50

Grab your walkies and meet us on 2, because this week, we wrangled four of the nation's most important production assistants to let them speak for once about what exactly their job entails, the stressors and benefits of such a grueling set career, and who their dads are. This episode of Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is a Sugar23 production, executive produced by Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar, and produced by Liam Billingham. Production support by Angelo Restaino and Anthony Defranchesco. Theme Music is by Gabriel Ponton. Hollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

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Game Show Hosts (w/Jacquis Neal)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 47:37

We gather four of the most legendary game show hosts ever to discuss the craft of hosting a game, dealing with contestants, and winning the crowd. Featuring special guest, comedian Jacquis Neal! Check him out in the upcoming season of Physical on Apple TV+.This episode of Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is a Sugar23 production, executive produced by Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar, and produced by Liam Billingham. Production support by Angelo Restaino and Anthony Defranchesco. Theme Music is by Gabriel Ponton. Hollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

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Actors on Actors on Actors on Actors

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 45:04

We gather four of the greatest actors of our generation to talk about the craft of acting. This episode of Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is a Sugar23 production, executive produced by Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar, and produced by Liam Billingham. Production support by Angelo Restaino and Anthony Defranchesco. Theme Music is by Gabriel PontonHollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

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Ep 157 - "Management 101" with David Jimenez-Katsman and Katrina Escudero, Managers, Sugar23

Writer Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 46:53

David Jimenez-Katsman and Katrina Escudero are managers and producers at Sugar23, a newly formed management group founded in 2017 by Academy Award®-winning manager-producer Michael Sugar.

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Brendan Borrell on the race to the Covid vacine

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 45:00

It's a big week here at Lit Up. Angie sits down with Brendan Borrell, author of The First Shots, The Epic Rivalries and Heroic Science Behind the Race to the Coronavirus Vaccine, a book she is publishing through her job as Editorial Director at Sugar23 books. The First Shots bring us inside the world of the vaccine race, and will soon be adapted for HBO by Adam McKay (Succession, The Big Short, Anchorman). You can purchase the book via the link on our website, lituppodcast.com In two weeks: Emily Ratajkowski on her memoir, My Body.

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Brendan Borrell on the race to the Covid vacine

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 45:00

It's a big week here at Lit Up. Angie sits down with Brendan Borrell, author of The First Shots, The Epic Rivalries and Heroic Science Behind the Race to the Coronavirus Vaccine, a book she is publishing through her job as Editorial Director at Sugar23 books. The First Shots bring us inside the world of the vaccine race, and will soon be adapted for HBO by Adam McKay (Succession, The Big Short, Anchorman). You can purchase the book via the link on our website, lituppodcast.com In two weeks: Emily Ratajkowski on her memoir, My Body.

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Frying Pan Films: Green Room & Funny Games w/ Pornsak Pichetshote

Not Your Final Girl

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 83:42

Greetings, ghouls, and get ready for a little tension and suspense. Candace and Ariel are back from the beach, still relatively young, and are talking to comics and tv writer Pornsak Pichetshote about the horror comics that freaked us out the most, film criticism as a defense mechanism, and of course our double feature. Today we've got two variations on the home invasion genre - Green Room (2015), and Funny Games (1997 and 2007 because we accidentally watched two different versions lol oops). Stick around for discussion of so-called “elevated” horror, analysis of punchable faces, a performance “devoid of camp,” more reviews from fake Roger Ebert, and one (1) shocking confession from Ariel. One or more of these movies may get on your nerves, but hey, buy the ticket, take the ride, right? You're in good hands with us, we promise. Pornsak Pichetshote is a Thai-American writer of comics and TV. His comic book series INFIDEL has been listed on NPR's Best Horror Stories of all Time, featured on 20+ Best of the Year lists (including NPR, Barnes & Noble, Huffington Post & The Hollywood Reporter) and optioned for a feature film by Sugar23 and Tristar Pictures. His new book THE GOOD ASIAN has launched to industry acclaim. As a TV writer, his work includes Marvel's Cloak & Dagger, Two Sentence Horror Stories, and Light as a Feather. A proud part of the Morbidly Beautiful Podcast Network. Our drive for intersectionality aligns well with the Morbidly Beautiful ethos. We love that MB is a nonprofit that gives back to the horror community, and are thrilled to be a part of the network! Show now also streaming on morbidlybeautiful.com! Movies Discussed: Green Room (2015), Funny Games (1997), Funny Games (2007) Links: IG- instagram.com/nyfgpod Twitter- twitter.com/nyfgpod FB- facebook.com/nyfgpodcast/ Pod merch- https://society6.com/nyfgpod I am Not Your Final Girl by Claire C. Holland- https://www.amazon.com/Am-Not-Your-Final-Girl/dp/0692966633 Bandcamp- arieldyer.bandcamp.com Show art by Brian Demarest: instagram.com/evilflynn

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Stephanie Danler on confronting the past and the value of gentleness.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 39:00

This week on the podcast, Angela speaks with Stephanie Danler, author of the best seller Sweetbitter and her new memoir Stray. Stephanie tells Angela about confronting her past, the dangers of magical thinking, and the value of gentleness. Stray is available now and you can purchase it via the link on our website, LitUpPodcast.com. Lit Up is a podcast from Sugar23. It's hosted by Angela Ledgerwood and produced by Liam Billingham. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. This week's episode was edited by Rebecca Seidel. The theme music is by Andrey Radovsky.

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Stephanie Danler on confronting the past and the value of gentleness.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 39:00

This week on the podcast, Angela speaks with Stephanie Danler, author of the best seller Sweetbitter and her new memoir Stray. Stephanie tells Angela about confronting her past, the dangers of magical thinking, and the value of gentleness. Stray is available now and you can purchase it via the link on our website, LitUpPodcast.com. Lit Up is a podcast from Sugar23. It's hosted by Angela Ledgerwood and produced by Liam Billingham. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. This week's episode was edited by Rebecca Seidel. The theme music is by Andrey Radovsky.

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Raven Leilani on art & failure, writing to her past self, and Six Flags.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 40:34

This week on the podcast, Angela speaks with Raven Leilani author of the award-winning book Luster. Raven tells Angie about her obsession with painting, writing as the act of speaking to your past self and failure being integral to making art. They also talk about Six Flags as a romantic destination. Luster is available now and you can purchase it via the link on our website, LitUpPodcast.com Lit Up is a podcast from Sugar23. It's hosted by Angela Ledgerwood and produced by Liam Billingham. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. This week's episode was edited by Rebecca Seidel. The theme music is by Andrey Radovsky.

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Raven Leilani on art & failure, writing to her past self, and Six Flags.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 40:34

This week on the podcast, Angela speaks with Raven Leilani author of the award-winning book Luster. Raven tells Angie about her obsession with painting, writing as the act of speaking to your past self and failure being integral to making art. They also talk about Six Flags as a romantic destination. Lit Up is a podcast from Sugar23. It's hosted by Angela Ledgerwood and produced by Liam Billingham. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. This week's episode was edited by Rebecca Seidel. The theme music is by Andrey Radovsky.

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Trent Preszler on the healing power of building a boat with your hands.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 54:30

This week on the podcast, Angela meets up IN PERSON with her friend Trent Preszler. He's a winemaker, wooden boat builder, and author of the memoir Little and Often. Angie and Trent discuss what Trent learned about himself in the wake of his father's passing, and how a beat up wooden toolbox changed his life. Little and Often is available now, and you can purchase it via the link on our website, LitUp Podcast.com. You can follow him on instagram @preszlerwoodshop. Lit Up is a Podcast from Sugar23. It is hosted by Angela Ledgerwood. The show is produced by Liam Billingham. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. The theme music is by Andrey Radovsky.

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Trent Preszler on the healing power of building a boat with your hands.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 54:30

This week on the podcast, Angela meets up IN PERSON with her friend Trent Preszler. He's a winemaker, wooden boat builder, and author of the memoir Little and Often. Angie and Trent discuss what Trent learned about himself in the wake of his father's passing, and how a beat up wooden toolbox changed his life. Little and Often is available now, and you can purchase it via the link on our website, LitUp Podcast.com. You can follow him on instagram @preszlerwoodshop. Lit Up is a Podcast from Sugar23. It is hosted by Angela Ledgerwood. The show is produced by Liam Billingham. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. The theme music is by Andrey Radovsky.

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Hala Alyan on family secrets and the charged history of the Middle East.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 38:18

This week on Lit Up, Angela welcomes poet, clinical psychologist and author Hala Alyan. Her new novel, The Arsonist's City, is about a family spread between Lebanon and the US who come together after the death of their family's patriarch. Angie and Hala talk about messy family dramas, the charged history of the Middle East, and how to cope in times of uncertainty. The Arsonist's City can be purchased via the link our (new!) website, lituppodcast.com, and you can learn more about Hala and her writing at her website. Lit Up is a Podcast from Sugar23. It is hosted by Angela Ledgerwood. The show is produced by Liam Billingham. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. The theme music is by Andrey Radovsky.

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Hala Alyan on family secrets and the charged history of the Middle East.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 38:18

This week on Lit Up, Angela welcomes poet, clinical psychologist and author Hala Alyan. Her new novel, The Arsonist's City, is about a family spread between Lebanon and the US who come together after the death of their family's patriarch. Angie and Hala talk about messy family dramas, the charged history of the Middle East, and how to cope in times of uncertainty. The Arsonist's City can be purchased via the link on our (new!) website, lituppodcast.com, and you can learn more about Hala and her writing at her website. Lit Up is a Podcast from Sugar23. It is hosted by Angela Ledgerwood. The show is produced by Liam Billingham. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. The theme music is by Andrey Radovsky.

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Clint Smith on Reckoning with the History of Slavery in America

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 41:23

This week on the podcast, Angela welcomes Clint Smith, author of How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America. Clint shares stories about the places he visited and people he met on his mission to understand the legacy of slavery in the US. Angie and Clint also talk about the gift of poetry, how much we can learn about the past by talking to our elders, and, the best kind of jokes, according to his kids. How The Word is Passed is available now, and you can purchase it via the link on our website, LitUpPodcast.com. You can read more of Clint's writing at clintsmithiii.com and at the Atlantic, where is a staff writer. Lit Up is a Podcast from Sugar23. It is hosted by Angela Ledgerwood. The show is produced by Liam Billingham. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. The theme music is by Andrey Radovsky.

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Clint Smith on Reckoning with the History of Slavery in America

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 39:38

This week on the podcast, Angela welcomes Clint Smith, author of How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America. Clint shares stories about the places he visited and people he met on his mission to understand the legacy of slavery in the US. Angie and Clint also talk about the gift of poetry, how much we can learn about the past by talking to our elders, and, the best kind of jokes, according to his kids. How The Word is Passed is available now, and you can purchase it via the link on our website, LitUpPodcast.com. You can read more of Clint's writing at clintsmithiii.com and at the Atlantic, where is a staff writer. Lit Up is a Podcast from Sugar23. It is hosted by Angela Ledgerwood. The show is produced by Liam Billingham. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. The theme music is by Andrey Radovsky.

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Lauren Oyler on who we are on the internet.

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 37:54

This week, Angela welcomes Lauren Oyler to the podcast. They talk about dumb ex-boyfriends, apocalyptic mindsets, and why depressing books make them feel in step with the world. They also talk about Lauren’s new book, Fake Accounts. Fake Accounts is available now, and you can purchase it via the link on our website, LitUpPodcast.com. You can learn more about Lauren's writing at laurenoyler.com and follow her on twitter @LaurenOyler. Lit Up is a Podcast from Sugar23. It is hosted by Angela Ledgerwood. The show is produced by Liam Billingham. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. The theme music is by Andrey Radovsky.

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Lauren Oyler on who we are on the internet.

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 37:54

This week, Angela welcomes Lauren Oyler to the podcast. They talk about dumb ex-boyfriends, apocalyptic mindsets, and why depressing books make them feel in step with the world. They also talk about Lauren’s new book, Fake Accounts. Fake Accounts is available now, and you can purchase it via the link on our website, LitUpPodcast.com. You can learn learn more about Lauren's writing at laurenoyler.com and follow her on twitter @LaurenOyler. Lit Up is a Podcast from Sugar23. It is hosted by Angela Ledgerwood. The show is produced by Liam Billingham. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. The theme music is by Andrey Radovsky.

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Te-Ping Chen on funeral strippers, and her collection of short stories, Land of Big Numbers.

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 35:10

On this week’s episode, Angie speaks with author and journalist Te-Ping Chen, whose collection of short stories about China, Land of Big Numbers, is available now. They talk about robots cutting your noodles, funeral strippers, and hotline girls. Te-Ping’s book The Land of Big Numbers is available now, and you can purchase it via the link on our website, LitUpPodcast.com. You can learn more about Te-Ping’s writing at te-pingchen.com and read her work in the Wall Street Journal. Lit Up is a Podcast from Sugar23. It is hosted by Angela Ledgerwood. This week’s episode was edited by Rebecca Seidel. The show is produced by Liam Billingham. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. The theme music is by Andrey Radovsky.

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Te-Ping Chen on funeral strippers, and her collection of short stories, Land of Big Numbers.

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 35:10

On this week’s episode, Angie speaks with author and journalist Te-Ping Chen, whose collection of short stories about China, Land of Big Numbers, is available now. They talk about robots cutting your noodles, funeral strippers, and hotline girls. Te-Ping’s book The Land of Big Numbers is available now, and you can purchase it via the link on our website, LitUpPodcast.com. You can learn learn more about Te-Ping’s writing at te-pingchen.com and read her work in the Wall Street Journal. Lit Up is a Podcast from Sugar23. It is hosted by Angela Ledgerwood. This week’s episode was edited by Rebecca Seidel. The show is produced by Liam Billingham. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. The theme music is by Andrey Radovsky.

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Nadia Owusu on the healing power of a rocking chair and her new memoir, Aftershocks.

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 41:55

On this week’s episode, Angie speaks with Nadia Owusu, the author of one of 2021’s most anticipated books, Aftershocks. Angie and Nadia talk about growing up all over the world, loving jazz, and the healing power of a rocking chair. Nadia's memoir, Aftershocks, is available now, and there's a link to purchase it on our website, LitUpPodcast.com. You can find more of her work at https://www.nadiaaowusu.com/ Lit Up is a Podcast from Sugar23. It is hosted by Angela Ledgerwood. The show is produced by Liam Billingham. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. The theme music is by Andrey Radovsky.

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Nadia Owusu on the healing power of a rocking chair and her new memoir, Aftershocks.

The Dan Patrick Show on PodcastOne

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 41:55

On this week’s episode, Angie speaks with Nadia Owusu, the author of one of 2021’s most anticipated books, Aftershocks. Angie and Nadia talk about growing up all over the world, loving jazz, and the healing power of a rocking chair. Nadia's memoir, Aftershocks, is available now, and there's a link to purchase it on our website, LitUpPodcast.com. You can find more of her work at https://www.nadiaaowusu.com/ Lit Up is a Podcast from Sugar23. It is hosted by Angela Ledgerwood. The show is produced by Liam Billingham. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. The theme music is by Andrey Radovsky.

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Dan's New Podcast: Westward

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 39:26

Westward chronicles the history of basketball in the NBA and how the city of Los Angeles not only saved the fledgling league by bringing the Lakers from Minneapolis, but gave birth to the modern NBA with “Showtime.” Told through the lens of Jerry West, who helped build the dynasty of the Lakers, “Westward” now follows the former Hall Of Famer as he attempts to build a dynasty with L.A.’s other NBA franchise, the Clippers. Narrator – Keith David, Tim Livingston, Bobby Glanton-Smith A production of The Dan Patrick Podcast Network, Joy Road Entertainment, and iHeartRadio in association with Workhouse Media and Sugar23. http://podcasts.iheartradio.com/westwardpodcast Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Elizabeth Gilbert on why being honest is better than being good, and her novel CITY OF GIRLS. (From the Archive)

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 54:54

Angie has been dancing in her apartment during covid. And her dancing reminded her of this convo from early 2020, before we were all stuck dancing in our apartments. On this episode, Angie speaks with Elizabeth Gilbert about dancing, becoming interesting, and why being honest is better than being good. Elizabeth's book, City of Girls, is available now, and there's a link to purchase it on our website, LitUpPodcast.com. You can find more of her work at https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/ Lit Up is a Podcast from Sugar23. It's hosted by Angela Ledgerwood. The show is produced by Liam Billingham. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. The theme music is by Andrey Radovsky.

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Elizabeth Gilbert on why being honest is better than being good, and her novel CITY OF GIRLS. (From the Archive)

The Dan Patrick Show on PodcastOne

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 54:54

Angie has been dancing in her apartment during covid. And her dancing reminded her of this convo from early 2020, before we were all stuck dancing in our apartments. On this episode, Angie speaks with Elizabeth Gilbert about dancing, becoming interesting, and why being honest is better than being good. Elizabeth's book, City of Girls, is available now, and there's a link to purchase it on our website, LitUpPodcast.com. You can find more of her work at https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/ Lit Up is a Podcast from Sugar23. It's hosted by Angela Ledgerwood. The show is produced by Liam Billingham. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. The theme music is by Andrey Radovsky.

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Introducing: Westward

Two Guys From Hollywood

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 1:26

Westward chronicles the history of basketball in the NBA and how the city of Los Angeles not only saved the fledgling league by bringing the Lakers from Minneapolis, but gave birth to the modern NBA with “Showtime.” Told through the lens of Jerry West, who helped build the dynasty of the Lakers, “Westward” now follows the former Hall Of Famer as he attempts to build a dynasty with L.A.’s other NBA franchise, the Clippers. Narrator – Keith David, Tim Livingston, Bobby Glanton-Smith A production of The Dan Patrick Podcast Network, Joy Road Entertainment, and iHeartRadio in association with Workhouse Media and Sugar23. Producers are P.G. Cuschieri, Jim Young, Matthew Hatchette, Bobby Glanton-Smith, and Tim Livingston for Joy Road Entertainment. Executive Producers are Paul Anderson and Nick Panella for Workhouse Media and Michael Sugar and Mike Mayer for Sugar23. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Introducing: Westward

Meeting Tom Cruise

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 1:26

Westward chronicles the history of basketball in the NBA and how the city of Los Angeles not only saved the fledgling league by bringing the Lakers from Minneapolis, but gave birth to the modern NBA with “Showtime.” Told through the lens of Jerry West, who helped build the dynasty of the Lakers, “Westward” now follows the former Hall Of Famer as he attempts to build a dynasty with L.A.’s other NBA franchise, the Clippers. Narrator – Keith David, Tim Livingston, Bobby Glanton-Smith A production of The Dan Patrick Podcast Network, Joy Road Entertainment, and iHeartRadio in association with Workhouse Media and Sugar23. Producers are P.G. Cuschieri, Jim Young, Matthew Hatchette, Bobby Glanton-Smith, and Tim Livingston for Joy Road Entertainment. Executive Producers are Paul Anderson and Nick Panella for Workhouse Media and Michael Sugar and Mike Mayer for Sugar23. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Introducing: Westward

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 1:26

Westward chronicles the history of basketball in the NBA and how the city of Los Angeles not only saved the fledgling league by bringing the Lakers from Minneapolis, but gave birth to the modern NBA with “Showtime.” Told through the lens of Jerry West, who helped build the dynasty of the Lakers, “Westward” now follows the former Hall Of Famer as he attempts to build a dynasty with L.A.’s other NBA franchise, the Clippers. Narrator – Keith David, Tim Livingston, Bobby Glanton-Smith A production of The Dan Patrick Podcast Network, Joy Road Entertainment, and iHeartRadio in association with Workhouse Media and Sugar23. Producers are P.G. Cuschieri, Jim Young, Matthew Hatchette, Bobby Glanton-Smith, and Tim Livingston for Joy Road Entertainment. Executive Producers are Paul Anderson and Nick Panella for Workhouse Media and Michael Sugar and Mike Mayer for Sugar23. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Jess Walter on the ‘She-Dog of Anarchy’ Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, and his new novel The Cold Millions.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 34:42

On this episode, Angie speaks with award-winning author Jess Walter about his novel, The Cold Millions, inspired by his grandfather’s years crisscrossing the west by train, searching for work. Angie and Jess talk about how to make the best Manhattan, wealth inequality in the Gilded Age, and why the history of organizing in Spokane, Washington resonates today. Jess' book, The Cold Millions, is available now, and there's a link to purchase it on our website, LitUpPodcast.com. You can find more of his work at JessWalter.com Lit Up is a Podcast from Sugar23. It is hosted by Angela Ledgerwood. The show is produced by Liam Billingham. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. The theme music is by Andrey Radovsky.

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Jess Walter on the ‘She-Dog of Anarchy’ Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, and his new novel The Cold Millions.

Straight Outta Vegas with RJ Bell

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 34:42

On this episode, Angie speaks with award-winning author Jess Walter about his novel, The Cold Millions, inspired by his grandfather’s years crisscrossing the west by train, searching for work. Angie and Jess talk about how to make the best Manhattan, wealth inequality in the Gilded Age, and why the history of organizing in Spokane, Washington resonates today. Jess' book, The Cold Millions, is available now, and there's a link to purchase it on our website, LitUpPodcast.com. You can find more of his work at JessWalter.com Lit Up is a Podcast from Sugar23. It is hosted by Angela Ledgerwood. The show is produced by Liam Billingham. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. The theme music is by Andrey Radovsky.

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Introducing: Westward

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 1:26

Westward chronicles the history of basketball in the NBA and how the city of Los Angeles not only saved the fledgling league by bringing the Lakers from Minneapolis, but gave birth to the modern NBA with “Showtime.” Told through the lens of Jerry West, who helped build the dynasty of the Lakers, “Westward” now follows the former Hall Of Famer as he attempts to build a dynasty with L.A.’s other NBA franchise, the Clippers. Narrator – Keith David, Tim Livingston, Bobby Glanton-Smith A production of The Dan Patrick Podcast Network, Joy Road Entertainment, and iHeartRadio in association with Workhouse Media and Sugar23. Producers are P.G. Cuschieri, Jim Young, Matthew Hatchette, Bobby Glanton-Smith, and Tim Livingston for Joy Road Entertainment. Executive Producers are Paul Anderson and Nick Panella for Workhouse Media and Michael Sugar and Mike Mayer for Sugar23. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Dan Patrick Podcast Network Presents: Westward

The Dan Patrick Show on PodcastOne

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 1:26

Westward chronicles the history of basketball in the NBA and how the city of Los Angeles not only saved the fledgling league by bringing the Lakers from Minneapolis, but gave birth to the modern NBA with “Showtime.” Told through the lens of Jerry West, who helped build the dynasty of the Lakers, “Westward” now follows the former Hall Of Famer as he attempts to build a dynasty with L.A.’s other NBA franchise, the Clippers. Narrator – Keith David, Tim Livingston, Bobby Glanton-Smith. http://podcasts.iheartradio.com/westward From the Dan Patrick Podcast Network, Westward is a production of iHeartRadio, Dan Patrick’s Productions, and Joy Road Entertainment, in association with Sugar23 and Workhouse Media. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Introducing: Westward

Westward

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 1:26

Westward chronicles the history of basketball in the NBA and how the city of Los Angeles not only saved the fledgling league by bringing the Lakers from Minneapolis, but gave birth to the modern NBA with “Showtime.” Told through the lens of Jerry West, who helped build the dynasty of the Lakers, “Westward” now follows the former Hall Of Famer as he attempts to build a dynasty with L.A.'s other NBA franchise, the Clippers. Narrator – Keith David, Tim Livingston, Bobby Glanton-Smith A production of The Dan Patrick Podcast Network, Joy Road Entertainment, and iHeartRadio in association with Workhouse Media and Sugar23. Producers are P.G. Cuschieri, Jim Young, Matthew Hatchette, Bobby Glanton-Smith, and Tim Livingston for Joy Road Entertainment. Executive Producers are Paul Anderson and Nick Panella for Workhouse Media and Michael Sugar and Mike Mayer for Sugar23. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Jen Silverman on the art of the post-scandal comeback and her novel, We Play Ourselves.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 38:52

On this episode, Angie speaks with Jen Silverman about her new novel, We Play Ourselves, inspired in-part by her own life as an award-winning playwright—minus the scandals! Angie and Jen talk about the blurred boundaries of a creative life, anger, why Jen draws sad pandas, and what lights her up. Jen's book, We Play Ourselves, is available now, and there's a link to purchase it on our website, LitUpPodcast.com. Follow Jen on Instagram @this_panda_is_sad. Lit Up is a Podcast from Sugar23. It's hosted by Angela Ledgerwood. The show is produced by Liam Billingham. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. The theme music is by Andrey Radovsky.

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Kaitlyn Greenidge on what freedom means in 2021 and her novel, Libertie.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 43:09

On this episode, Angie speaks with Kaitlyn Greenidge about her new novel, Libertie, inspired by the life of one of the first black female doctors in the United States. Angie and Kaitlyn talk about the complexity of mother daughter relationships, what the reconstruction era can teach us about 2021, and what lights Kaitlyn up. Kaitlyn's book Liberte is available March 30. There's a link to purchase it on our website, LitUpPodcast.com Lit Up is a Podcast from Sugar23. It's hosted by Angela Ledgerwood. The show is produced by Liam Billingham. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. The theme music is by Andrey Radovsky.

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From Sugar23, this is Lit Up.