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Timist Podcast Series
S2: Ep: 16 | Timist Podcast Series | Feat. Lisa Bridge CEO Of Ben Bridge

Timist Podcast Series

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 50:36


Welcome to season 2 episode 16 of the Timist Podcast Series - check out the show notes below:In this special on location episode...Lisa Bridge and I dive into the world of watches discussing everything from how travel and various cultures have left an imprint on her, to how she decides which brands and projects to align with, like the recent Oris Ben Bridge Limited Edition Aquis release.We also take a step back to learn more about Lisa herself - and how sometimes life's twists and turns reframes what we believe to be our true calling - like changing careers from being an educator to leading a company with over 113 years of established history.Not only that, but we also discuss why Ben Bridge in the last 5 years has shifted towards fewer physical locations throughout the US and the recent decision of certain watch brands such as Rolex opting for a solo-brand offering - specifically, we explore both the challenges and opportunities this represents for the industry.We wrap things up with a signature rapid-fire Q&A session!Check out the Ben Bridge Instagram account:https://www.instagram.com/benbridgejwlrCheck out Ben Bridge online:https://www.benbridge.com/INSTAGRAM:Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/the_timist_IGSupport the showSUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBeDf0c0V70qISfpu_mHchw?sub_confirmation=1CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION ON INSTAGRAM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_timist_IG

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 107 - 'Basic Instinct' (Paul Verhoeven, 1992) with Special Guest Brandon Streussnig

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 116:40


Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 107 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by film critic Brandon Streussnig discuss the latest film in their Paul Verhoeven series, Basic Instinct (1992). We enter a new chapter in the Verhoeven series, as the guys talk about one of the most iconic erotic-thrillers of all time with the most iconic image of the genre. But beyond that one scene lies an ode to Hitchcock, as we follow a sleazy detective down a rabbit hole of deception, sex, and murder as he investigates the death of a wealthy rock star, and the prime suspect is his old girlfriend, a writer whom wrote about his death in her latest book. Purposive, wild, and slightly progressive and regressive at the same time, Basic Instinct is the crown jewel of a type of film that audiences used to obsess over, perfectly made by a director at the height of his powers, featuring an all-time performance from Sharon Stone. Ryan, Jay, and Brandon breakdown their thoughts on the film, the history of the erotic thriller, the controversy over the iconic scene, how sex is weaponized throughout, the introduction to Joe Eszterhas as a writer to the world, the laughable sequel made several years later, ice picks, and just how good of a cop is Michael Douglas' Nick Curran. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 1h56m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Paul Verhoeven with a review of his film, Showgirls. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental or stream on HBO Max in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Lume Plotters
Do you really need heavy hitters in your collection?

Lume Plotters

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 67:16


So after the obligatory ramblings of our intro, we discuss a very real topic for all watch collectors… heavy hitters, or high value pieces. In theory, everyone loves the idea of having one or two showstopper watches in their collection, but is this practical? Let's find out!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

LeuchtMasse Uhrenpodcast - Deutsche Version der LumePlotters
Nörgelnder Norbert - was mich an meinen Uhren nervt

LeuchtMasse Uhrenpodcast - Deutsche Version der LumePlotters

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 39:47


Send us a textHeute geht es durch meine Kern-Uhren Sammlung und welches Detail mich an jeweils an jeder meiner Uhren nervt.Immer kritisch bleiben, auch wenn man ein Fan ist. Imperfektion ist wie das Gewürz, das dem Gericht den richtigen Kick gibt. Es macht Uhren manchmal liebenswerter als kalte, industrielle Perfektion. Aber sind meine kleinen Meckereien ungerechtfertigt? Lasst es mich wissen. Danke für Deine Zeit und für's Zuhören. Sendet mir eine Voicemail und wir hören uns im Podcast:https://www.speakpipe.com/opportunistischesdurcheinanderBitte folgt mir/uns auf instagram IG: @leuchtmasse_podcast oder schreibt mir: opportunistischesdurcheinander@gmail.com

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 106 - 'Total Recall' (Paul Verhoeven, 1990) with Special Guest Diego Crespo

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 123:07


Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 106 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by the host of The Waffle Press Movie Podcast, Diego Crespo discuss the latest film in their Paul Verhoeven series, Total Recall (1990). Following up the massive success of RoboCop, Verhoeven turned his attention to another world, the planet Mars and the work of Philip K. Dick to make another commentary on our military obsessed culture with Total Recall. Following the story of a construction worker who finds out he is actually a super spy who has been planted with false memories of his past and who he is, setting off a chain of events that leads he into a war between the powerful elites of our world and the newly formed colony on Mars. Thought provoking then as it is now, Verhoeven taps into our ongoing paranoia of who is in-charge of our world, and questions whether their leadership is more relevant than a body of citizens willing to fight for their place in the world. Ryan, Jay, and Diego breakdown their thoughts on the film, if its commentary is as strong as RoboCop, the visual effects, Arnold Schwarzenegger's performance, the meaning of the film's ending, and so much more. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music, YouTube and more. This podcast runs 2h3m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Paul Verhoeven with a review of his film, Basic Instinct. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

LeuchtMasse Uhrenpodcast - Deutsche Version der LumePlotters
Alles NEU? BOND Omega - Breitling SuperOcean Heritage - Casio Automatik

LeuchtMasse Uhrenpodcast - Deutsche Version der LumePlotters

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 29:19


Send us a textViel Erfolg in der neuen Woche!!Hat Omega da eine neue James BOND Uhr in einem Videospiel "versteckt"? Ist es in der Tat eine Seamaster Taucher 300m Chrono?Die neue Breitling SuperOcean Heritage in 36,40,42,44 mm Varianten mit dem neuen B31 "in-house" oder Manufakturwerk gefällt mir richtig gut.Und dann als Vorbereitung auf meine nächste Episode: Findest Du auch bei jeder Uhr die in Deiner Sammlung ist etwas auszusetzen?Nächste Woche werde ich jede Uhr meiner Sammlung "roasten"| oder "grillen" und ggf kein gutes Haar an meiner Sammlung lassen. Es wird spassig.Bis bald! Danke für Deine Zeit und für's Zuhören. Sendet mir eine Voicemail und wir hören uns im Podcast:https://www.speakpipe.com/opportunistischesdurcheinanderBitte folgt mir/uns auf instagram IG: @leuchtmasse_podcast oder schreibt mir: opportunistischesdurcheinander@gmail.com

Keeping Time With Oster Watches
Keeping Time S9, E4: Alexandre Beauregard : CEO Beauregard Watches

Keeping Time With Oster Watches

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 74:02


We are joined today by another new friend, Alexandre Beauregard, Founder & CEO of Beauregard. The Montreal and Geneva based lapidary turned watchmaker joins us today on Keeping Time for a superb episode. Join us as we meet a watch-industry outsider who is bringing a fresh approach and the qualities of a master jeweler to the rarified world of true Haute Horlogerie. When listening, you may quickly pick up on the same vibes that we all feel knowing Alex: This is a genuine craftsman with an incredibly likeable and approachable personality. In fact, Alex's personality has created lasting friendships within the watch industry and is evident with his first Man's watch: Ulysse Aqua. When exhibiting with Beauregard at Baselworld in 2019, Alex Beauregard met the legendary watchmaker, Vianney Halter. They immediately became friends. This friendship led to a true artists' collaboration for this very special project. Join hosts Doug and Jeremy as we explore the artistic world and the remarkably creative work of Beauregard. The conversation explores the beginnings of his eponymous company and delves into the many techniques and applications and exciting challenges faced in creating Metiers D'Art timepieces. Our conversation is free and loose, as always and follows an unpredictable path aimed at unveiling the personality of one of the world's most unique and talented craftsmen. We hope that you enjoy Keeping Time podcast with host Jeremy Oster and co-host Doug Hoyt. If you could take a moment to rate, review and share with like-minded watch enthusiast friends it truly helps others to discover Keeping Time podcast. Thank you for downloading, sharing and enjoying Keeping Time podcast. You are the reason that we do what we do. Visit our blog page for the list of podcasts and photos relating to topics discussed. https://blog.osterjewelers.com/category/podcast/  

Timist Podcast Series
S2: Ep: 15 | Timist Podcast Series | Feat. Blake Rea From The Lonely Wrist

Timist Podcast Series

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 85:45


Welcome to season 2 episode 15 of the Timist Podcast Series - check out the show notes below:Blake takes us inside his world, sharing what it's like partnering with brands like Zenith, Junghans, and Doxa, and gives us a sneak peek at exciting new projects coming to his YouTube channel.We dive into his experiences interviewing industry heavyweights, his latest acquisitions, and the advice he'd give to anyone stepping into the watch hobby - plus the story of how he got his very first timepiece.To close things out, and what truly makes this episode special - Blake opens up for the first time ever to talk about his personal journey into the watch world - the sacrifices, challenges, and family struggles that shaped him - and the determination that's driven him every step of the way!Check out Blake Rea's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/blakeerea Check out The Lonely Wrist:https://lonelywrist.com INSTAGRAM:Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/the_timist_IGSupport the showSUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBeDf0c0V70qISfpu_mHchw?sub_confirmation=1CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION ON INSTAGRAM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_timist_IG

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 105 - 'Robocop' (Paul Verhoeven, 1987)

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 120:52


Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 105 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys discuss the first film in their Paul Verhoeven series, RoboCop (1987). Known for being one of the most provocative directors of our lifetime, Paul Verhoeven has expertly used genre to tackle strong satirical elements of our society in ways his counterparts have never been able to. From the late 1960's to the early 1980s, the Dutch director mostly worked on films from his side of the world, slowly making his way to American productions by the end of the 80s. His first big introduction to commercial audiences was RoboCop, a futuristic examination on the power of corporations, corruption, crime, and lawlessness left unchecked by justice. Centering on a former police officer turning into the ultimate killing machine, Verhoeven delivers one of the most damning criticisms of American capitalism, as well as a signature film of the era. Ryan and Jay breakdown their thoughts on the film, their favorite lines in the movie, the over-the-top action set pieces, Murphy's (Peter Weller) journey and his reckoning with who he has become at the hands of those who harmed him, the episodic logistics of crime shows, and why no one can make a good satire, political commentary anymore. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 2h. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Paul Verhoeven with a review of his film, Total Recall. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Lume Plotters
Best Submariner alternatives?

Lume Plotters

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 75:06


Let's say you're eager to buy yourself a shiny new Rolex Submariner! Should you? Are there better things out there to be had? Tune in and you'll find out!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

LeuchtMasse Uhrenpodcast - Deutsche Version der LumePlotters
50 Jahre Bulgari Bulgari, GP Laureato, eine merkwürdige Uhr und die Lage in den Emiraten...

LeuchtMasse Uhrenpodcast - Deutsche Version der LumePlotters

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 62:05


Send us a textUhrenupdates - soviele schöne neue Uhren- und Uhrenmodell-Jubiläen, eine "merkwürdige" Uhr auf Casio F91 Basis und am Ende des Podcasts ein kleiner Überblick über die aktuelle Sicherheitslage in den Emiraten.Das Uhrenhobby ist auch deswegen so schön, weil man tolle Leute kennenlernt, die Freunde werden und füreinander da sind. Da wird einem ganz warm ums Herz. Danke!! Danke für Deine Zeit und für's Zuhören. Sendet mir eine Voicemail und wir hören uns im Podcast:https://www.speakpipe.com/opportunistischesdurcheinanderBitte folgt mir/uns auf instagram IG: @leuchtmasse_podcast oder schreibt mir: opportunistischesdurcheinander@gmail.com

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 104 - 'The Hobbit Trilogy' (Peter Jackson, 2012/2013/2014)

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 162:18


Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 104 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by Editor-In-Chief of InSession Film Dave Giannini to discuss the last films in their Peter Jackson series, The Hobbit Trilogy (2012/2013/2014). After the failure of The Lovely Bones, Jackson and company turned their attention back to a familiar place, Middle Earth. First starting as a producer, The Hobbit would find Jackson getting back in the director's chair for the prequel to his acclaimed The Lord of the Rings series, taking over the project from Guillermo del Toro, who seemed to struggle to get his vision of the film to mash with what the studio wanted. Instead of the initial two films suggested to tell the story, Jackson set out to make another trilogy, drawing from other texts of J. R. R. Tolkien in order to expand on this smaller story, giving it a grander history to the original trilogy, as well as adding new characters and elements to the classic tale. But Jackson can't capture the magic of The Lord of the Rings, making a messy, CGI heavy collection of films that become more and more tedious as the trilogy goes on; wasting solid performances because the story is now in the hands of a director more focused on his creative toys than making something as spectacular as the trilogy that made him a household name. Ryan, Jay, and Dave breakdown their thoughts on the films, why they look so ugly, the unnecessary love story found in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, how cool dragons are, how there aren't five armies in The Battle of the Five Armies, why these films turn into being a chore by the time they were released, and wonder if Jackson will ever go back to making feature films. The guys also give out their rankings on the Jackson series and reveal who they will be covering for their next movie series. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music, YouTube and more. This podcast runs 2h42m. The guys will be back next week to begin their series on the films of Paul Verhoeven with a review of his film, RoboCop. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Lume Plotters
Summer watches and a new James Bond?

Lume Plotters

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 64:28


We start today with some speculation… Omega has announced a new brand ambassador! Many are hedging their bets that he will be the new James Bond. Could it be true? Next we welcome the new season by discussing summer watches! What makes the perfect summer watch? Let's find out!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 103 - 'The Lovely Bones' (Peter Jackson, 2009)

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 141:57


Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 103 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by AwardsWatch contributor Karen Peterson to discuss the next film in their Peter Jackson series, The Lovely Bones (2009). Oh how the mighty fall. By the end of the 2000s, director Peter Jackson was still riding off the high of The Lord of the Rings and King Kong, as he looked to make his next project. In finding the novel The Lovely Bones, Jackson connected with the idea of a young girl using the afterlife to process her death as well as help her family heal after said tragedy, and attempt to catch the person who killed her. Using CGI and green-screen for the in-between world and the afterlife, Jackson tried to bring together one of the most popular young-adult novels of the time, but in doing so, got distracted by his special effects and new techniques for these sequences, and instead, he created an emotionless slog of a film that was (and still is) considered by all to be a massive misstep within his career. Ryan, Jay, and Karen breakdown the film, how Jackson and his team did in adapting the novel to the big screen, the major casting shift at the center of the film, the current status of Saoirse Ronan's career, how Stanley Tucci should never have hair in a movie, and how massive of a misstep it is from the same mind that brought us Heavenly Creatures. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 2h21m. The guys will be back next week to conclude their series on the films of Peter Jackson with a review of his set of other Middle Earth films, The Hobbit trilogy. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Timist Podcast Series
S2: Ep: 14 | Timist Podcast Series | Feat. James McVey From The Vamps

Timist Podcast Series

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 85:10


Welcome to season 2 episode 14 of the Timist Podcast Series - check out the show notes below:We explore how watches found their way into James' world—not just as accessories, but as meaningful storytellers. James opens up about his journey from being outside the watch world to becoming one of its most open and enthusiastic collectors.We also talk about the timepieces that bridge generations, the beauty of his unique Bel Canto, and whether a future guitar-infused piece unique might be on the horizon. We also get his take on Christopher Ward's new Loco, tour-watch essentials, and explore the idea of being stewards of our watches for future wearers.But we go even deeper than just horology - we talk about the role of mentors, how his parents supported his early music career, the pressures of life on tour, and how mental health and creativity are so tightly interwoven.Check out James McVey's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jamesmcveyINSTAGRAM:Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/the_timist_IGSupport the showSUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBeDf0c0V70qISfpu_mHchw?sub_confirmation=1CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION ON INSTAGRAM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_timist_IG

Lume Plotters
Made in China?

Lume Plotters

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 75:53


Today we explore the world of outsourced components. Be it watch parts, or even entire watches, what do we think about something that's “Made in China” (or even somewhere else)?Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

Watch Fanatics
Episode 118 - Collecting Vintage Rolex, Seiko, AP, Heuer

Watch Fanatics

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 19:52


Hey Watch Fans,Vintages are fun! They are great way to get into some luxury brands, collect history, and boost your collection.Like WatchFanatics.ca on Facebook Follow David @watchfanaticdavid on InstagramANDPlease check out Carol atIG: @spassenseANDcheck out Kevin atIG: @watchfanatics.ca

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 102 - 'King Kong' (Peter Jackson, 2005) with Special Guest Sean Fennessey

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 103:40


Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 102 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by the Head of Content for The Ringer and co-host of The Big Picture podcast Sean Fennessey to discuss the next film in their Peter Jackson series, King Kong (2005). After making one of the most successful trilogies of all time, winning dozens of Oscars, making billions of dollars at the box office, and defying all odds due to the inadaptability of the source material, Peter Jackson was on top of the cinematic world. Following up The Lord of the Rings was going to be no small task, but the director had essentially created an opportunity that very few artists get to have in a career; he earned a blank check to make whatever he wanted. In doing this, he came back to a project he had been trying to make years before his work in Middle Earth; a remake of one of the most iconic films in the history of cinema, King Kong. In making a direct remake of the 1939 classic, Jackson was able to recreate and expand a film that changed his life when he first saw it as a child in a local theater with his mother. But in doing so, he made a heavily CGI'd spectacle filled with dinosaurs that bogs down the emotional, fantastical elements at the core of the original story, and an effort that showed the problematic signs of what happens when total creative control is handed to those that need a little bit of a guiding hand. Ryan, Jay, and Sean breakdown their thoughts on the film, the other versions of King Kong, the career of Naomi Watts, how Jack Black is still a giant movie star, Adrian Brody's Oscar speech, why no one can make a good dinosaur film outside the first Jurassic Park, why this movie didn't work, why Sean picked this film to come on and talk about, and how nice a guy David Cronenberg seems. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music, YouTube and more. This podcast runs 1h43m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Peter Jackson with a review of his next film, The Lovely Bones. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Lume Plotters
Q & A, second time around!

Lume Plotters

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 79:32


You asked the questions (well at least some of you did), so we answered! Thanks to all that contributed!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

Timist Podcast Series
S2: Ep: 13 | Timist Podcast Series | Feat. Andrew Morgan PART 2

Timist Podcast Series

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 79:05


Welcome to season 2 episode 13 of the Timist Podcast Series - check out the show notes below for this part 2 of a 2 part series:Andrew Morgan and I continue our conversation as we wrap up our time together talking about cars, music, and his previous role as a Civil Engineer. We also learn a bit more about what it's like to be a well known and recognizable watch industry person, and that includes some funny anecdotes that come with the territory.We also talk about his love for space, science fiction, and his writing endeavors because he's also a writer! Not only that, but he's also a cheese lover, so prepare yourself for some unhinged cheese talk!To close this part 2 out we discuss video games, and how bad Andrew is at them, and ultimately close things out with an Instagram Q&A session. Check out Andrew's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/andrew_morgan_watchesINSTAGRAM:Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/the_timist_IGSupport the showSUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBeDf0c0V70qISfpu_mHchw?sub_confirmation=1CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION ON INSTAGRAM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_timist_IG

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 101 - 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King' (Peter Jackson, 2003)

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 145:25


Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 101 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by AwardsWatch contributor Griffin Schiller to discuss the next film in their Peter Jackson series, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003). One final time, in the winter of 2003, the world ran to the theaters to see the final chapter in what was the greatest, most important cinematic trilogy with The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. In the climatic ending of Peter Jackson's masterpiece, we find the war for Middle Earth taking full effect as Frodo and Sam get closer and closer to destroying the ring of power once and for all. With many memorable moments (and a few too many endings?), Jackson was able to stick the landing, resulting the movie event of the 21st century, the highest grossing film of 2003, and performing a clean sweep as Return of the King went on to win eleven Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for Jackson. Ryan, Jay, and Griffin break down their thoughts on the third film in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, if the extended cut of the film adds anything but runtime to the final film, the ending controversy, every character's arc and how they are wrapped up, how emotional the film is, if this is the most important, best blockbuster of the 21st century, and so much more. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 2h25m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Peter Jackson with a review of his next film, King Kong. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Lume Plotters
What does your watch say about you?

Lume Plotters

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 71:00


Exactly as the tin says. What does your watch brand say about you? Let's see…Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 100 - 'The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers' (Peter Jackson, 2002)

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 174:11


Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 100 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by AwardsWatch Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello to discuss the next film in their Peter Jackson series, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002). Once The Fellowship of the Ring released into theaters, and became the biggest film of the year, audiences didn't have to wait too long to go back and continue the journey in Middle Earth as the winter of 2002 brought the second chapter of The Lord of the Rings to the big screen. Continuing the events of the saga just after the separation of the fellowship, our heroes venture off into three separate but vital storylines for the ultimate destination of destroying the ring of power and saving Middle Earth from a dark war. Though the middle chapter, many, including Ryan, hold The Two Towers as their favorite entry into the trilogy, one with heart, action, and a new, game changing character in Gollum that makes for one of the most important villains in modern film. Ryan, Jay, and Sophia break down their thoughts on the film, the revolutionary work on Gollum, casting what ifs, the introduction to the Kingdom of Rohan and its incredible characters, why Jay doesn't think Legolas isn't that cool, what the gang was like in high school, space missions, favorite type of potato, and so many more thing about and not about the film. It's the 100th episode and it's a damn good one. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 2h54m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Peter Jackson with a review of his next film, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Lume Plotters
Watching Watches (in Movies and Shows)

Lume Plotters

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 58:53


Where and when have watches played a pivotal role in a series or a major film? Since the dawn of the silver screen, watches have been used to denote a character's status, attitude, and personality. As such, it's only appropriate that we break down some of the most iconic instances where watches have been used to tell a story in both movies and shows. Enjoy!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 99 - 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring' (Peter Jackson, 2001)

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 150:13


Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 99 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by AwardsWatch contributor Cody Dericks to discuss the next film in their Peter Jackson series, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001). After making The Frighteners, Peter Jackson set out to make an epic, and had the blessing of the Hollywood studio system to do so. He spent a lot of his time trying to come up with an idea to remake the monster movie classic King Kong (more on that in a couple of weeks). After a failed attempt to get that project off the ground, he set off to make an action adventure film in the vein of The Lord of the Rings, and after a first draft, his partner Fran Walsh told Jackson that a lot of what he was writing basically was J.R.R Tolkien's trilogy of books. From that moment, Jackson decided to make his version of a collection of novels that were deemed unadaptable for the big screen, and in doing so, created one of the single most influential trilogies in cinema history. Ryan, Jay, and Cody break down their thoughts on the first entry into The Lord of the Rings saga, the behind the scenes drama leading up to making the film, re-casting what ifs, the earnestness of these films, the building and breaking apart of the fellowship, who is the character they relate to the most, and we finally find out after fifteen years of being agnostic to this trilogy if Jay now likes Lord of the Rings. You'll have to listen to find out. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music, YouTube and more. This podcast runs 2h30m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Peter Jackson with a review of his next film, The Lord of the Rings: The Tw Towers. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Timist Podcast Series
S2: Ep: 12 | Timist Podcast Series | Feat. Andrew Morgan PART 1

Timist Podcast Series

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 65:10


Welcome to season 2 episode 12 of the Timist Podcast Series - check out the show notes below for this part 1 of a 2 part series:We'll be talking about how he's been working with Studio Underdog and Fears Watches to craft engaging and exciting narratives.We also learn a bit more on how he's been helping Christopher Ward with the Loco rollout - and also how his own Andrew Morgan Watches journey is coming along.We also dive into the ideation and creative process in finding stories to explore, as well as debate whether a watch can succeed on its own merits without any marketing to support it.To close this part 1 out we talk about one of his grails, explore seriously underrated watches, and dissect the nuances between buying a watch because of its investment potential vs. a watch that holds its value.Check out Andrew's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/andrew_morgan_watchesINSTAGRAM:Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/the_timist_IGSupport the showSUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBeDf0c0V70qISfpu_mHchw?sub_confirmation=1CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION ON INSTAGRAM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_timist_IG

Lume Plotters
Scary Scams and Schemes

Lume Plotters

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 63:19


After watching a very interesting video on YouTube from Amsterdam Vintage Watches regarding how they have been scammed and hustled over the last twenty years, we have decided to pass on this information (through our own lens of course) as a public service announcement! Naturally, we want to make sure that our lovely listeners don't fall for these very same traps when they are either buying or selling their prized possessions…Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

Star Wars Re-Watch Podcast
Star Wars Re-Watch Podcast Andor One Year Later

Star Wars Re-Watch Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 50:41


While it has been a year for our hero Andor, it has been almost two or more for our beloved co-host AJ. We have him setup to record remotely now and hopefully that will mean we get to hear his opinion on the latest from Disney star wars intellectual properties. Speaking of, we all just re-watched Andor. By far the most anticipated Star Wars show to return to the digital steaming platform, Andor once again depicts the series of events that lead up to the theatrical debut of the character in rogue one. my goodness, did Disney spend a lot of money on the sets for this season! Everything you see, looks like it's right in front of the camera. Not that there were not any digital effects to fill in the gaps but, the series continues to put an impeccable shine and levels of grit and dirt where needed to get the audience to feel what the characters are feeling in a given moment. Initially, I was not a big fan of this episode. Yes, the action with the tie advanced was very cool, lots of explosions, Michael Bay etc. however, the story line with Maya Pei brigade that take Andor hostage did not do much for me. I just found their immature bickering to be annoying and it took me out of the story. Their dialog did not seem to match Star Wars, if that makes sense. Even though I did not appreciate these scenes as much, that meant I got to appreciate the scenes with Luthen, Mon Mothma, Vel, Bix, Brasso and the rest of the cast who returned for the second season. Speaking of returning characters, Dedra is back! As evil as she is under the surface it a fascinating to see how she moves about her environment and how she thinks. She has a job to do and if she were on the other side of the war she might be even more fanatical than Saw Guerrera. Scenes with her and Major Partagaz and other imperials were some of the best. especially for the first episode of the series. You see how casually the empire discussing committing #genocide to achieve their goals all while calculating how they are going to manipulate public opinion.It is pure evil but, they discuss it like it is a normal business meeting and they have do what their client wants and manage the outcome. Thank you for listening. Please comment on your thoughts on the episode. -Luca Visit the ⁠blog⁠ https://starwarsrewatchpodcast.wordpr...Join us on ⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠   / discord  Tweet us ⁠⁠https://x.com/SWRewatchPod⁠⁠Subscribe on ⁠⁠YouTube    / @star_warsre-watchpodcast  Subscribe on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Subscribe on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/01A7kKh...Email us at StarWarsRewatchPodcast@gmail.com#StarWars #Andor #StarWarsPodcast #CassianAndor #Kanari #Backstory #StellanSkarsgard #PodcastHumor #SgtBulldog #DramaticEnding #ScrapYard #StarWarsFandom #SciFiPodcast #GeekCulture #PodcastLife #StarWarsFans #StarWarsCommunity #BingeWatch #StreamingNow #DisneyPlus #PodcastDiscussion #SWRewatchPod #GalacticJourney #StarWarsSeries #Fandom #SpaceOpera #NewEpisode #WatchAlong #SciFiDrama #CharacterDevelopment #ShowNotes

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts
Directors Watch Podcast Ep. 98 - 'The Frighteners' (Peter Jackson, 1996) with Special Guest Brian Tallerico

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 81:56


 to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 98 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by Brian Tallerico, Managing Editor of RogerEbert.com, to discuss the next film in their Peter Jackson series, The Frighteners (1996). The critical success of Heavenly Creatures proved to put Jackson on the map, with Hollywood calling for him to start making bigger pictures. In writing a treatment in 1992 for an idea that would become The Frighteners, Oscar winning director Robert Zemeckis viewed their idea as a chance to be a spin off to the television series Tales from the Crypt, centering on a small town private eye who can see and speak to the dead. In working with Jackson and Fran Walsh, Zemeckis liked the idea of the young director making the film, and thus became the last film he would make before the biggest project of his life. But is it good, is it successful, or is it a forgotten relic that doesn't make sense within Jackson's filmography. Ryan, Jay, and Brian debate where The Frighteners lands, the importance of Weta Digital, the career of Michael J. Fox, Jackson getting the movie filmed in New Zealand even though it takes place in America, and preview the start of the boys' journey to Middle Earth over the next couple of weeks. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music, YouTube and more. This podcast runs 1h21m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Peter Jackson with a review of his next film, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Lume Plotters
DUG, TAG, Jump Hours, and Copycats

Lume Plotters

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 69:52


So this week we have a solid set of four topics! First we talk about Ralf's new Deutsche Uhrenmanufaktur Glashütte, or DUG, a new watch from a new watch brand out of Ralf's home country Germany (affectionately we start calling this the Duggie). Second, we talk about an interesting action that the founder of Studio Underdog made to combat copycat watches out of China. Third, we talk about the vast array of new jump hour watches that have seemingly sprung out of nowhere simultaneously. And lastly, we delve into whether the new Tag Heuer F1 is worth it or not! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

Timist Podcast Series
S2: Ep: 11 | Timist Podcast Series | Feat. Kelly Yoch From Patek Philippe PART 2

Timist Podcast Series

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 65:23


Welcome to season 2 episode 11 of the Timist Podcast Series - check out the show notes below for this part 2 of a 2 part series:We kick things off with the famous toothpick incident - the one that managed to ruffle feathers at none other than Patek Philippe. From there we dive into a rich discussion on natural talent vs. learned skill, especially when it comes to people management in high end luxury.Of course since we're talking watches, the topic of investment vs. passion and depreciation had to be explored, but we also learn how Kelly navigates conversations with clients who sometimes prioritize profits rather than craftsmanship.We also explore the gender gap in the watch world, and hear a touching story about her grandfather, and the very personal and heartfelt reason behind her choice on what she drives today.To close things out Kelly shares how she continues to learn within the horological space, and offers advice for both newcomers and seasoned watch collectors alike.Check out Kelly's Instagram:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelly_yochCheck out One More Wave:https://onemorewave.com INSTAGRAM:Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/the_timist_IGSupport the showSUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBeDf0c0V70qISfpu_mHchw?sub_confirmation=1CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION ON INSTAGRAM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_timist_IG

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 97 - 'Heavenly Creatures' (Peter Jackson, 1994) with Special Guest Jesse Nussman

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 140:19


Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 97 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by film critic Jesse Nussman to discuss the next film in their Peter Jackson series, Heavenly Creatures (1994). After making a name for himself as a horror director, Jackson took a different route for his next film, incorporating his genre sensibilities for a drama about a real life murder case in New Zealand. Centered around two young girls who become friends and a tight bond that is threatened by their parents, who find it stranger than your average friendship. In an attempt to be with each other forever, the two girls come up with a plan to run away, and in doing so, commit a heinous crime that shocked the entire country. By tackling this subject, Jackson was able to embody a magical realism to the entire film, particularly in the imaginative world the girls have built for each other, and in doing so, created a one of a kind bio-pic that is haunting and heartbreaking. Ryan, Jay, and Jesse breakdown their thoughts on the film, if running away was a good plan, the murder weapon used in the crime, the breakout performances for Melanie Lynskey and Kate Winslet as well as the different paths each actress took, Jackson's imagery in the dream world, if the extended cut adds anything new to the story, and how hard it is to find this film on streaming and physical media.  You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 2h20m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Peter Jackson with a review of his next film, The Frighteners. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Lume Plotters
The Bitter Truth Behind Trying to Sell a Watch

Lume Plotters

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 68:07


We have all been there… thinking our beautiful and beloved timepiece is worth a pretty penny, and believing that if you ever wanted to, you could always cash out really easily. Well how do you cash out? Where do you turn? And what absolute pains are waiting around the corner? Let us regale you with some of our most recent experiences.Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 96 - 'Braindead' (Peter Jackson, 1992)

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 108:29


Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 96 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys discuss the first film in their Peter Jackson series, Braindead (1992). The journey for the boys to talk about Peter Jackson has taken a long road, winding road to get here, much like the director's acclaimed trilogy. But in one of the more fascinating careers of the last thirty years, Peter Jackson saw a rise to fame after years of making scrappy, independent horror-leaning films that landed him a couple of big checks that became some of the most known films of the 21st century. By 1992, Jackson had already made two films; lesser known titles Bad Taste and Meet the Fables (which the guys give their brief thoughts on at the beginning of the episode). But it was his third film, Braindead, that was his breakout; a zombie comedy splatter film about a son's relationship with his needy mother that turns gory when she is bitten by a hybrid rat-monkey creature and begins to transform into a zombie. In the vein of the Evil Dead franchise, Jackson goes all out with the gore and mayhem to allow for a unique, memorable horror experience like no other. Ryan and Jay breakdown their thoughts on the film, the level of gore and blood in Braindead, ponder how this guy went on to make the films that he did, discuss their favorite kills in the film, preview the rest of the Jackson series and explain why this was the right time to finally do this series. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 1h48m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Peter Jackson with a review of his next film, Heavenly Creatures. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Timist Podcast Series
S2: Ep: 10 | Timist Podcast Series | Feat. Kelly Yoch From Patek Philippe

Timist Podcast Series

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 66:24


Welcome to season 2 episode 10 of the Timist Podcast Series - check out the show notes below for this part 1 of a 2 part series:We go over how Kelly got started in the watch industry in the first place! We also talk about how 2025 has evolved, go over her love for Grand Seiko, and of course go deep into Patek Philippe discussions - from how she was hand picked to join the Patek family, to the culture, training, and even one very special watch that Kelly had a hand in actually creating during her tenure at the Patek Tiffany & Co. Salon.We also delve into how she nurtures client relationships working hard to turn dreams into reality while navigating the inevitable challenge that is the fact that not everyone can always get what they want - all the while striving to maintain a healthy balance between work and home life.We also learn about her deep connection to the very first luxury timepiece she ever bought for herself, and we laugh…a lot…because we had a great time!Check out Kelly's Instagram:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelly_yochINSTAGRAM:Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/the_timist_IGSupport the showSUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBeDf0c0V70qISfpu_mHchw?sub_confirmation=1CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION ON INSTAGRAM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_timist_IG

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 95 - 'Ishtar' (Elaine May, 1987)

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 120:11


Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision-making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 95 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys discuss the final film in their Elaine May series, Ishtar (1987). It had been a few years since Elaine May had been behind the camera, and her return to the big screen was likely her most talked about film, as Ishtar was considered by many at the time to be one of the worst films of all time, and a financial calamity. Following two down on their luck singers who take a gig in the Middle East and get caught up in international espionage, on paper, these films had two big movie stars in a what could be comedy gold. But the behind-the-scenes turmoil mixed with studio interference caused the film to be a disaster, and thus became the final film the director has ever directed. But is it as bad as history made it out to be? Ryan and Jay give their thoughts on the film, the music sung throughout the runtime, Dustin Hoffman and Warren Beatty's careers, why May hasn't been able to make another film, and give out their rankings of her films within the series and how they rank against her pal, Mike Nichols. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 2h. The guys will be back next week to begin their series on the films of Peter Jackson with a review of his film, Braindead. You can rent it via YouTube in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 94 - 'Mikey and Nicky' (Elaine May, 1974)

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 113:23


Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 94 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by AwardsWatch contributor Trace Sauveur to discuss the next film in their Elaine May series, Mikey and Nicky (1976). Just a few years after the second film, Elaine May set out to make her follow-up to The Heartbreak Kid, and in doing so, made one of the most memorable films of the 1970s in Mikey and Nicky. While the movie was another step forward for the director as a visual storyteller and featured to dynamite performances from Peter Falk and John Cassavetes, its journey to the big screen was wild, as it took May years to hand the studio a finished edit of the film, as she tinkered with it until she was forced to hand it over. Even after its release, she still wasn't fully satisfied with the final film, reworking on it some when it got into the Criterion Collection. In the end, what she gave us is an intense, heartbreaking looking into a crumbling friendship set over the course of one night. Ryan, Jay, and Trace breakdown their thoughts on the film, May's direction, the behind the scenes stories of the making of the film, their thoughts on the main character's friendship, the harsh ending, and the fall of auteur driven cinema of the 1970s.  You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 1h53m. The guys will be back next week to conclude their series on the films of Elaine May with a review of her final film, Ishtar. You can rent it via YouTube in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Timist Podcast Series
S2: Ep: 09 | Timist Podcast Series | Feat. Kayla Kinnunen

Timist Podcast Series

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 61:10


Welcome to season 2 episode 9 of the Timist Podcast Series - check out the show notes below:Kayla walks us through her journey into the world of Audemars Piguet, including the unforgettable moment of getting “The Call” for her dream Royal Oak! In our chat we learn how she built a relationship with the brand, and get a peek behind the curtain on what it's like to experience an in-person boutique visit: pre, during, and post-session.We also explore her love for Studio Underdog, learn about her path into the tech and gaming industry, and why representation in the watch space is so importantWe close things out with a rapid-fire Q&A session focusing on gaming and watches because we like to have fun here!Check out Kayla's SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/calico.calibersINSTAGRAM:Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/the_timist_IGSupport the showSUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBeDf0c0V70qISfpu_mHchw?sub_confirmation=1CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION ON INSTAGRAM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_timist_IG

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 93 - 'The Heartbreak Kid' (Elaine May, 1972) with Special Guest Jake Tropila

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 122:40


Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 93 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by film critic Jake Tropila to discuss the next film in their Elaine May series, The Heartbreak Kid (1972). It didn't take long for Elaine May to make her second feature, as she released The Heartbreak Kid just a year after A New Leaf was released. But much like her longtime friend and collaborator Mike Nichols, May elevated just about every aspect of her skills from behind the camera to make one of the greatest comedies of all time; a film that follows a newly married salesman who falls in love on his honeymoon with another woman, and will do whatever it takes to fix the “mistake” he has made. Written by great Neil Simon, May's sophomore feature is a great mirror to Nichol's The Graduate, and represents the same determination but ultimate sadness found within the decisions of the heart found within the younger generation of the 1970s. Ryan, Jay, and Jake break down their feelings on this masterpiece, how they were able to few this film given its copyright issues, the hilarious dialogue, the performance from Charles Grodin, the film's ending, the 2007 remake feature Ben Stiller, who would Hollywood cast as Lenny if The Heartbreak Kid was made today, and the importance of pecan pie. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 2h2m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Elaine May with a review of her film, 1976's Mikey and Nicky. You can rent it via YouTube in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 92 - 'A New Leaf' (Elaine May, 1971)

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 112:12


Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision-making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 92 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by AwardsWatch contributor Karen Peterson to discuss the first film in their Elaine May series, A New Leaf (1971). The first series of 2025 covered one half of the dynamic comedy duo of Nichols and May, so it only seemed right the guy's new auteur deep dive explored the fantastic (yet limited) work of Elaine May. Known as a renowned playwright and actress in the 1950s and 1960s, May turned in a script for A New Leaf based on the short story by author Jack Ritchie, about a New York City playboy has run out of money and decides to find a wealthy bride, and in doing so, finds a shy heiress who becomes fond of him. May never intended to direct the film, much less being one of the leading performances in the picture, but studio convinced her to do it, paying her much less than male counterparts at the time to create the project. While over-budget and with tons of delays withstanding, the film is a hilarious, sometimes heartwarming picture about opposites attracting to each other, while also maturing into the person you were meant to be. Ryan, Jay, and Karen break down their thoughts on the film, all the behind-the-scenes mess of the film's production, Walter Matthau and Elaine May's performances, the film's ending, finding May's films on physical media, and the impeccable screenplay at the heart of this debut.  You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 1h52m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Elaine May with a review of her film, The Heartbreak Kid. You can rent it via YouTube in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 90 - 'Charlie Wilson's War' (Mike Nichols, 2007) with Special Guest Tom O'Brien

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 120:49


Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 90 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by film critic Tom O'Brien to discuss the final film in their Mike Nichols series, Charlie Wilson's War (2007). For the last film in Mike Nichols' filmography, he attempts again to try and make a political commentary that will stand out as one of best to ever get made. As someone who has tackled the human condition so well throughout his films, Nichols has also chased the idea of making a political film from his films of the 70s, to even a film on this series in Primary Colors. This time working with a script from Aaron Sorkin, Nichols does his best to tell the story of a Texas congressman and the CIA who worked together on a covert operation to support the Afghan mujahideen during the Soviet–Afghan War. Led by Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, and Philip Seymour Hoffman's stellar performances, Charlie Wilson's War is mostly the best political film Nichols made; you just wonder if he ever needed to chase this whale in the first place considering this film is still a lesser script from the acclaimed screenwriter behind it. Ryan, Jay, and Tom break down their thoughts on the film, Sorkin as a figure in Hollywood, how uneventful the film feels, Hanks wanting Nichols for this film, the greatness of Hoffman, as well as the guys final rankings of Nichols' filmography, and a reminder of the next film series the guys will be covering after their upcoming bonus episode for Nichols' Angels in America. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 2h. The guys will be back next week with a bonus episode for the Mike Nichols' series with a review of his acclaimed miniseries, Angels in America. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental or stream on Max in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Timist Podcast Series
S2: Ep: 08 | Timist Podcast Series | Feat. Maurice Lacroix

Timist Podcast Series

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 61:11


Welcome to season 2 episode 8 of the Timist Podcast Series - check out the show notes below:Adam and I sit down with Stephane Waser CEO of Maurice Lacroix and Andre Niklaus who is the brand ambassador to talk about the major milestone the brand has achieved this year - specifically, 50 years of Maurice Lacroix! We go over the pivotal year that 2025 represents for the company and we also learn a bit more about the upcoming novelties we'll see during Watches & Wonders.We also explore how the brand cultivates legacy and how they plan on celebrating their journey so far - but we also shine a light on the difficulties associated with creating watches in new materials such as titanium and ceramic!And if that wasn't enough, we also learn more about the planning, research & development and product lead times associated with the Swiss watchmaking industry as a whole.Check out Maurice Lacroix at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricelacroix/Website: https://www.mauricelacroix.com/Stephane's Email: Stephane.Waser@mauricelacroixwatch .com INSTAGRAM:Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/the_timist_IGSupport the showSUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBeDf0c0V70qISfpu_mHchw?sub_confirmation=1CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION ON INSTAGRAM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_timist_IG

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 89 - 'Closer' (Mike Nichols, 2004)

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 148:30


Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 89 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by AwardsWatch contributor Josh Parham to discuss the next film in their Mike Nichols series, Closer (2004). Things got a little rough for Mike Nichols at the start of the 2000s, with one of the worst films of his career and the decade with What Planet Are You From?; an horrendous idea of a film from the mind of comedian Garry Shandling. Just a few short years later though, Nichols returned to the big screen with a film adaptation of the popular play Closer, about four people entangled in a romance in rather sadistic ways. A controversial piece of work, this is a call back for Nichols, who much like earlier in his career, was fascinated by relationship dynamics and the idea of sex, as covered in films previously in this series, i.e. Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and Carnal Knowledge. Led by an excellent ensemble, Closer feels somewhat like the culmination of filmmaker, though no everyone on this episode will agree with that statement. Ryan, Jay, and Josh break down their thoughts on the film, if it has aged well, which of the four actors gives the best performance, the dated needle drops to throughout the film, and how Closer uses the idea of time passing throughout the film. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 2h28m. The guys will be back next week to conclude their series on the films of Mike Nichols with a review of his last film, Charlie Wilson's War. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 88 - 'Primary Colors' (Mike Nichols, 1998) with Special Guest Ben Miller

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 122:50


Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 88 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by film critic Ben Miller to discuss the next film in their Mike Nichols series, Primary Colors (1998). Released shortly before one of the biggest political scandals in American history, director Mike Nichols reteamed with writer Elaine May to release their latest film, Primary Colors, based on the best-selling novel about of the same name about a southern governor's rise to becoming President of the United States. Though the book was deemed a work of fiction, it was based around Bill Clinton and his run to the White House, which made for a topical, fascinating subject to dissect, so much so Nichols paid a million dollars for the rights of the book to make it into a film. But as we all know, while Nichols was a hardcore member of the Democratic party and engrossed himself into politics, he struggled in his filmography to land a film that landed a punch when talking about the issues facing our country, and Primary Colors is another mixed bag. Ryan, Jay, and Ben break down their thoughts on the film, the behind the scenes of making the film, if Henry (Adrian Lester) is written poorly, John Travolta's over the top performance, the greatness of Kathy Bates and Billy Bob Thornton, if the film was made too soon during the Clinton administration's time in the White House, if the scandal's in the film are a walk in the park compared to today, and how each of the guys navigate talking politics and making the turkey at Thanksgiving. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 2h05m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Mike Nichols with a review of his next film, Closer. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Timist Podcast Series
S2: Ep: 07 | Timist Podcast Series | Feat. Adam & Conor | Watches & Wonders 2025

Timist Podcast Series

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 55:26


Welcome to season 2 episode 7 of the Timist Podcast Series - check out the show notes below:We host our first ever trio podcast to date as we get ready to discuss the biggest watch event of the year - Watches & Wonders 2025! We have some fun speculating and going over:What we're HOPING to see during the showWhat we are LIKELY going to see during the eventWhat we're ok with NOT seeing, at least for a whileCheck out Adam's socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchcology/Substack: https://adamrlincoln.substack.com/Check out Conor's socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watches_and_blunders/INSTAGRAM:Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/the_timist_IGSupport the showSUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBeDf0c0V70qISfpu_mHchw?sub_confirmation=1CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION ON INSTAGRAM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_timist_IG

Star Wars Re-Watch Podcast
Star Wars Re-Watch Podcast Special Edition Visions The Bride & Screecher's Reach

Star Wars Re-Watch Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 47:33


AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 87 - 'The Birdcage' (Mike Nichols, 1996)

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 115:39


Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 87 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by our Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson to discuss the next film in their Mike Nichols series, The Birdcage (1996). For the better part of two decades, Mike Nichols was chasing the idea of directing some version of the iconic play, La Cage aux Folles. Nichols called the play “one of the greatest comedy structures” of all time, and knew he to be involved with it somehow. So in the mid-1990s, he was able to convince the studios and producers to let him make an American remake of the play and have his longtime, iconic stage collaborator, Elaine May, to write the script; and thus The Birdcage was born. Centering around a gay Miami couple whose son is set to marry the daughter of a conservative U.S. senator, The Birdcage is a groundbreaking, iconic comedy that remains hilarious and timely to this day thanks to the incredible ensemble cast, May's sharp script, and Nichols steady direction bringing it all together. Ryan, Jay, and Erik discuss their thoughts on the film, what their favorite performance is in the movie, how Nichols was able to wrangle Robin Williams' persona in, the dozens of iconic lines, the entire third act of the film, and tangents, tangents, tangents. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 1h55m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Mike Nichols with a review of his next film, Primary Colors. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 86 - 'Postcards from the Edge' (Mike Nichols, 1990) with Special Guest Christina Jeurling Birro

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 108:18


Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 86 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by Pop Culture Confidential host Christina Jeurling Birro to discuss the next film in their Mike Nichols series, Postcards from the Edge (1990). As we enter the 1990s, Mike Nichols is coming off one of the most successful films of his career, and with his follow-up to Working Girl, he brings to life the deeply honest, humorous, personal story of Carrie Fisher's autobiographical novel, Postcards from the Edge. Based on Fisher's novel inspired by real life events from her childhood, relationship with her mother Debbie Reynolds, her acting career post Star Wars, and her battle with substance abuse, Nichols is expertly able to bring every element of Fisher's life together with a brilliant performance by Meryl Streep, and the excellent work by Shirley MacLaine playing her version of Reynolds, and the tragic yet relatable bond the real mother-daughter had while going through the Hollywood machine. Ryan, Jay, and Christina break down their thoughts on the film, their connection to Fisher and Reynold's careers, how different a role like this is for both Streep and MacLaine, the perfect use of Gene Hackman, the film's depiction of substance abuse and if it goes deep enough on the matter, and the what might possibly be the funniest moment in the history of the show with the discovery of the plot of a Disney Channel original movie from 2004 and how it all ties to the career of Debbie Reynolds. And no, we aren't talking about Halloween Town. You will have to listen to find out, and trust us, it's worth it. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 1h48m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Mike Nichols with a review of his next film, The Birdcage. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 85 - 'Working Girl' (Mike Nichols, 1988)

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 164:23


Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision-making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 85 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello to discuss the next film in their Mike Nichols series, Working Girl (1988). By the late 1980s, Mike Nichols was back to being a steady force in the industry. After the moderate success of Heartburn, and while filming his other 1988 feature film, Biloxi Blues, he found the script for the next big hit of his career, Working Girl. In finding a tale of an ambitious secretary from Staten Island working her way up the corporate ladder, pretending to be in her boss's role and proving herself valuable while also falling in love with the man she partners with on a big deal for both of their companies. Working Girl is not only a staple within Nichols' filmography, but it is a defining film of the 1980s led by extraordinary performances, zippy dialogue, and just the right amount of earnestness to make it a classic. Ryan, Jay, and Sophia talk about their thoughts on the film, Melanie Griffith's career best performance, just how complex the story is, the hotness of Harrison Ford, the elegance of Sigourney Weaver, which beer brand is the king of cheap beer, discussions on modern popstars, and over a dozen fun tangents that make this episode so long, yet so great. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 2h44m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Mike Nichols with a review of his next film, Postcards from the Edge. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Rock N Roll Pantheon
Whatever, Nevermind Podcast: Jerry Cantrell - Degradation Trip: Ranked #21 RS Greatest Grunge Albums

Rock N Roll Pantheon

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 100:46


Coming in at number 21 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums list is the 2002 album from Jerry Cantrell, Degradation Trip. Joining Bakko this EP Is the host of the Disciples of the Watch Podcast, Gene Vogel. Degradation Trip is a dark and twisted trip of a Rock Star in the depths of drug addiction. 14 songs of Jerry's signature sound tell the dark and moody story. While written before the death of Alice In Chains singer Layne Staley, it is hard to not think of him when listening to this record. Bakko & Gene go track by track and discuss the history and making of this record. #Grunge Disciples of the Watch Podcast – https://dotwpod.com/ About Whatever, Nevermind Whatever, Nevermind is a 25 part podcast by Bakko of Cobras & Fire counting down the 25 Greatest Grunge albums according to Rolling Stone. Each Episode features a special guest host from the Podcast Community. In addition to the 25 album episodes will be bonus interviews from the people responsible for the music. Featuring artists, producers record label execs and more. Whatever, Nevermind Archive: https://cobrasandfire.com/category/podcast/whatever-nevermind Pantheon Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/1MQIGBGYdRgjE7ThmfwdW9 https://iheart.com/podcast/255319888/ https://www.pandora.com/podcast/whatever-nevermind-a-grunge-podcast/PC:1001096816 https://deezer.com/show/1001525961 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whatever-nevermind-a-grunge-podcast/id1789046419 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/53272646-10d8-47b7-bcac-10a6105ba7b4 Reach out to us! Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podcasts Join our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | Facebook Click like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock Podcast | Chicago IL | Facebook Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Threads: @cobrasandfirepodcast • Threads, Say more Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Cobras & Fire Rock Podcast - YouTube Follow us on Bluesky: Cobras & Fire Podcast (@cobrasfirepodcast.bsky.social) — Bluesky Email us: Buy a shirt!:"Cobras and Fire Podcast" T-shirt for Sale by CobrasandFire | Redbubble | cobras and fire t-shirts - cobras fire t-shirts Stitcher: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Stitcher Spreaker: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show | Listen to Podcasts On Demand Free | TuneIn Find it all here: Cobras and Fire Podcast - Comedy Rock Talk Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices