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Lume Plotters
Watches in the Wild

Lume Plotters

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 64:58


As watch idiots, often we forget that we are by far the minority of the overall population. Today, we discuss what watches we actually see in the wild, worn by said overall population. You will be very surprised!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. 167: 'The Piano' (Jane Campion, 1993) with Special Guest Nadia Daliamonte

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 118:43


On episode 167 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by film critic Nadia Dalimonte to discuss the next film in their Jane Campion series, The Piano (1993). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys 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. The Director Watch duo have reached the crown jewel of Campion's career with The Piano, a titanic epic about a mute Scottish woman who travels to a remote part of New Zealand with her young daughter after her arranged marriage to a settler and begins an affair with another man. In doing this, the woman manipulates both men, using her silence as a tool to gain power in a time of struggle, in an environment that's not of her choosing or familiarity. Campion creates a defining, thorny masterpiece of its time, exploring the ideas of identity, control, and lust within her biggest hit to date. Ryan, Jay, and Nadia break down their thoughts on the film, Hunter's magnificent performance, The Piano's connection to a pervious film series the guys covered, the film's gorgeous ending, the embrace of Campion's vision by audiences, and all the reasons why this is such a special film. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 1h59m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Jane Campion with a review of her next film, The Portrait of a Lady. 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
Dive into the Hype

Lume Plotters

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 69:53


Marton goes diving, Ralf buys three watches, and we discuss hype.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

Lume Plotters
Straps, a Deep(er) Dive

Lume Plotters

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 81:03


So today we were planning on having multiple topics. However, knowing us, we talked about our first topic, straps, until we ran out of time. Come with us as we discuss metal, rubber, fabric, and leather!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 Maul Shadow Lord Inquisition

Star Wars Re-Watch Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 34:15


Howdy, spacers. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of the podcast. We are moving right along, fleshing out more of Maul's plans for escaping Janix.The Empire has arrived. Everyone is in danger. Jedi, police, civilians—everyone will suffer at their hands. We've also seen the introduction of a new character:Inquisitor Marrok.While not a new character, we are learning more about him. First introduced in Ahsoka, we now get to hear Marrok's voice for the first time. My early criticism of Maul was that his design was great, if a little obvious in its inspiration. That, and we really didn't know anything about him until three years after the prequel trilogy wrapped with Revenge of the Sith.Thanks to The Clone Wars, we now know Maul was a huge problem—not just for the Jedi, but for the CIS and the soon-to-be Emperor, too. I am not sure who decided to dig Maul out of the trash and develop his character further. Filoni? I do not think so. Lucas? Not sure. Kennedy? Perhaps.If she thought there was a way to sell more Maul action figures, she would make it work. Regardless of where the idea came from, one could imagine how much better Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith would have been if there had been a third party like Maul that all sides would have had to deal with.Yes, the story arc in The Clone Wars is great. I need to sit down and watch the series again—not just for this podcast, but because so much of everything that has been released since is tied back to it: Rebels, The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, etc.I have ranted long enough. Why I could not bring this up when Big Jake was here, I do not know.Thank you for listening.—LucaVisit the blog: https://starwarsrewatchpodcast.wordpress.comJoin us on Discord.Follow us on X: https://x.com/SWRewatchPodSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Star_WarsRe-WatchPodcastSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/#StarWars #DarthMaul #MaulShadowLord #StarWarsPodcast #StarWarsRewatch#InquisitorMarrok #Marrok #Ahsoka #CloneWars#TheCloneWars #StarWarsLore#StarWarsTheory #StarWarsExplained#StarWarsCanon #Sith#GalacticEmpire #DaveFiloni#GeorgeLucas #Lucasfilm #DisneyPlus#Rebels #TheMandalorian#RevengeOfTheSith #AttackOfTheClones#PhantomMenace #Palpatine #SamWitwer#GeekCulture #SciFiPodcast #YouTubePodcast

Lume Plotters
Quartzing with George

Lume Plotters

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 85:45


From childhood Casios to space-grade quartz, digital watches are having their moment again. What started as a “beater watch” turned into a deep dive into some of the coolest, most collectible watches ever made — from G-Shock squares and calculator watches to the Omega X-33 and the legendary Casio Dream Project in solid 18k gold. Would you wear a digital quartz watch in 2026?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
Hype Phasen - MUST HAVE Uhren, gibt es die? - GPHG meine Favoriten!

LeuchtMasse Uhrenpodcast - Deutsche Version der LumePlotters

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 64:41


Send us Fan Mail 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

Lume Plotters
Are there too many new watches?

Lume Plotters

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 46:15


Given the never ending stream of new watch releases and related new watch media content, today we ask ourselves the question, is it all just a bit too much?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 136 - Jump Hours, 2026 Minutes+Hours L.A Watch Show, and More

Watch Fanatics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 19:49 Transcription Available


Hey Watch Fanatics,Los Angeles: Minutes + Hours watch show is in a few weeks visit if you are in the area.  I do mention two companies to keep an eye on... Flux and FitwellWe also check out some Jump Hours and look abit into the origin story.Like WatchFanatics.ca on Facebook Follow David @watchfanaticdavid on InstagramANDPlease check out Carol atIG: @spassense

Chemical Watch podcast
The Chemical Watch Podcast Short: A TSCA surge, and a PFAS phase-out for Hyundai?

Chemical Watch podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 12:04


This week's podcast short looks at a trio of stories covering the US government's latest unified agenda, with the EPA hinting at a surge of upcoming TSCA rules, the FDA pushing back the release date for its GRAS proposal, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission signalling that its regulatory review of organohalogen flame retardants is continuing.  In Europe, we discuss a story covering the UK government's plan to hold off on immediate restrictions on non-essential PFAS uses while it monitors developments in the EU. And a business desk article looks at Hyundai Motor Company's goal to phase out PFAS by 2029 and the challenges ahead for a future of expanding PFAS restrictions. Other highlighted stories include: a guest article on TSCA enforcement for chemical imports; chemical management initiatives in Malaysia and Colombia; a new challenge to New Mexico's PFAS labelling law; and  emerging research on chemical exposures from yoga mats. Tune in to hear more about our top headlines, then visit Chemical Watch News & Insight for all the latest global developments in chemicals management. Have a podcast idea or a comment to share? Let us know by emailing the editor at Terry.Hyland@Enhesa.com.

Lume Plotters
Did Tudor miss the mark?

Lume Plotters

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 77:48


A few weeks ago we discussed the Tudor Bumblebee's release. Today we delve a little deeper into Tudor and see if this release was as great as we initially assumed.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 Maul Shadow Lord Whispers In The Unknown and Pride and Vengeance

Star Wars Re-Watch Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 47:10


Howdy, space cadets! Thanks for tuning in for another episode of the Star Wars Re-Watch Podcast. We are recording at a very rapid clip, getting two episodes out within the span of a week.I would like to thank my recent guest, Safwan, for joining me once again. We are continuing to watch Maul: Shadow Lord, and I cannot overstate how much we are all enjoying the show. The animation is beautiful, and the story is intriguing. Maul, once a wasted character from the movies, is now a fully fleshed-out and three-dimensional character.Sam Witwer is super menacing, but he's not a bloodthirsty monster. Instead, he's cold, calm, and calculating, showing little emotion except when it comes to his desire for revenge against Darth Sidious. Gideon Adlon is also superb as Devon. Her voice is just as gravelly as her mother's, but not quite as much as Zelda Williams'. Everyone is doing a great job.Episode four steps up the conflict. We finally see Devon and her master, Daki, attempt to confront Maul. You would think a master and apprentice would be enough to defeat Maul, but unfortunately, the odds were not on their side.The ending shot of the episode was by far the best.Please share your thoughts on these two episodes.Thanks for watching!—LucaVisit the blog: https://starwarsrewatchpodcast.wordpress.comJoin us on DiscordFollow us on X: https://x.com/SWRewatchPodSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@star_warsre-watchpodcastSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/#StarWars #DarthMaul #MaulShadowLord #StarWarsPodcast #StarWarsRewatch #StarWarsAnimation #StarWarsFans #SamWitwer #DisneyPlus #Lucasfilm #StarWarsLore #StarWarsTheory #Sith #Podcast #GeekCulture

Chemical Watch podcast
The Chemical Watch Podcast Short: Enforcement in the REACH update and other top headlines

Chemical Watch podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 10:08


Catch up on the latest headlines from Chemical Watch News & Insight with our latest Podcast Short. This week, we look at discussions from a meeting of the EU's Environment Council, where ministers said the upcoming REACH update should focus on gaps in enforcement and digitizing data-sharing infrastructure.  In the US, the Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of Monsanto in a case over state-level failure-to-warn claims related to its glyphosate-based herbicide Roundup, a decision that could have significant implications for warning requirements under California's Proposition 65 scheme. And in Asia, regulators in China have moved to simplify the country's approval process for new cosmetic ingredients. Elsewhere in the world, the podcast covers the latest developments on: a proposed EPA listing of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) and six other ultrashort fluorinated compounds for drinking water monitoring; Rhode Island adding an exemption for its PFAS restriction law; a provisional agreement between the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers on the proposed basic regulation governing ECHA; and more! Tune in to hear a summary of our top stories from the past week. And then come back to read all the latest developments in chemicals policy from Enhesa's Chemical Watch News & Insight.  Have a podcast idea or a comment to share? Let us know by emailing the editor at Terry.Hyland@Enhesa.com. 

Lume Plotters
Collection Questions

Lume Plotters

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 49:33


In today's episode, we get ChatGPT to generate questions about our collections! Let's see what AI has in store for us…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 Maul Shadow Lord Sinister Schemes and Whispers In The Unknown

Star Wars Re-Watch Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 56:40


Welcome back, spacefarers!Thanks for joining us for another episode of the podcast, and thanks for your patience while we took a short break. Summer has been keeping us busy, but I also wanted to spend a little more time thinking about this episode before recording because it delivers some of the strongest storytelling in the series so far.Episode 3 firmly establishes where we are in the Star Wars timeline. The events take place after Order 66 and Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. The Jedi have been scattered across the galaxy, survivors are forced into hiding, and the Galactic Empire now rules with fear while organized crime struggles to survive under Imperial control.Darth Maul finds himself rebuilding what remains of his once-powerful syndicate, resorting to dangerous heists to finance his next move. Despite losing much of his influence, Maul is as calculating and ruthless as ever.The episode also spends more time exploring Maul's relationship with the captured Jedi apprentice, Devon. Instead of simply treating her as a prisoner, he presents her with a red-bladed lightsaber and begins planting the seeds of the dark side.That scene led us into one of our biggest discussions. Every Jedi constructs their own lightsaber, but do Sith follow the same tradition? Since many Sith Lords began as Jedi, perhaps they already possess that knowledge—but the Star Wars canon doesn't always make the process clear. We'd love to hear your thoughts.Meanwhile, Master Doki and Captain Lawson begin coordinating their search for Devon while 2 Boots follows a trail that eventually leads directly to Maul and the Pike Syndicate.The climax features one of the best action sequences we've seen in the series. It immediately reminded both Jake and me of Darth Vader's legendary hallway scene in Rogue One. The choreography, the brutal use of the Force, and the overwhelming sense of power all feel like a deliberate tribute while still allowing Maul to remain uniquely intimidating.The animation continues to impress every week. From lighting and environments to lightsaber combat and character expressions, this series feels cinematic in every sense. If the remaining episodes can maintain this level of quality, Maul: Shadow Lord has the potential to become one of the strongest animated Star Wars stories in recent years.What did you think of Episode 3? Do you think Devon will fall to the dark side? Was the Rogue One comparison intentional? Let us know your theories in the comments!If you enjoyed this review, please like the video, subscribe to the channel, and ring the notification bell so you never miss a new Star Wars discussion.Thanks for watching, and may the Force be with you.—Luca

Chemical Watch podcast
The Chemical Watch Podcast Short: Top headlines from the past week

Chemical Watch podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 12:15


Join us for our first Chemical Watch Podcast Short, where we highlight our latest top stories.  This week, we look at the options the European Commission is exploring as it considers updating REACH without reopening the law, as well as the Commission's latest draft of its Restrictions Roadmap. In the US, our coverage dives into the big $450m settlement with Chemours over PFAS discharges, as well as the implications of California's attorney general conceding a lawsuit over Proposition 65 warnings for DEA in cosmetics, the latest case over the First Amendment's limits on government-compelled warnings where there is not a scientific consensus on a substance's toxicity.  Elsewhere in the world, we cover:  the latest in the legal challenge to New Mexico's PFAS labelling and fee requirements;  debate in New Zealand over a bill that would require regulators to rely more on chemical assessments from other jurisdictions; and  the United Kingdoms' recent push for more alignment with the EU on chemicals regulation. Tune in to hear more about our top headlines. And then come back to read all the latest developments in chemicals policy from Enhesa's Chemical Watch News & Insight. Have a podcast idea or a comment to share? Let us know by emailing the editor at Terry.Hyland@Enhesa.com.

Lume Plotters
The Bumblebee

Lume Plotters

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 70:06


We take a deep dive into Tudor's new Black Bay Chrono 39 “Bumblebee” release, and unpack why this release is more significant than one may think.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. 159: 'The Dark Knight Rises' (Christopher Nolan, 2012) with Special Guest Trey Flynn

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 166:40


On episode 159 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by Trey Flynn of The Extra Credits podcast to discuss the next film in their Christopher Nolan series, The Dark Knight Rises (2012). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys 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. Riding high off the success of his two biggest films to date, Nolan went back to the world of Gotham City to conclude his Dark Knight trilogy with a full circle, political warfare, myth busting epic, settling one and for all his ties to the genre, while deconstructing what it means to put on the mask, and how does one carry on a legacy when faced with so much pain. After the death of actor Heath Ledger, it took a lot for Nolan to step back into his vision of Batman, but with the help of two memorable villains, and leaning into the political, social aspects found in the first film, he left the franchise on a financial high, with some questionable story choices that have aged well for some (Trey) and no so much for others (Ryan and Jay). Controversial, dated, unique, The Dark Knight Rises ends Nolan's superhero vision on his own terms, for better or for worse. The guys and their guest break down their thoughts on the film, what worked for them and what didn't, the appeal of Anne Hathaway, Nolan's use of the original characters throughout the third film, how radical or dull the film's politics are, the choices Bruce makes throughout the film, the puzzling ending, the opening plane sequence, and plenty of Bane voice impressions. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 2h47m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Christopher Nolan with a review of his next film, Interstellar. 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
Talking new Polerouters with Adam Hambly

Lume Plotters

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 73:13


We are super excited to discuss the new Universal Geneve collection with the world's most renowned Polerouter expert (and also UG advisory board member), Adam Hambly.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. 158: 'Inception' (Christopher Nolan, 2010)

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 147:04


On episode 158 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by AwardsWatch contributor Griffin Schiller discuss the next film in their Christopher Nolan series, Inception (2010). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys 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. How does someone follow up one of the most popular, important films of the last 25 years? Make one of the most original films of a generation, as Nolan cashed in his blank check from The Dark Knight to create a heist, action film set within the world of people's dreams. Inception became the next obsession for audiences, fully trusting Nolan to take them on a thrilling ride, making him more than just the guy who can director the Batman films, but a filmmaker that conjures up event films that every needs to see urgently once they are released. Over time, Inception has become, for people like Griffin, an important piece of art that has shaped their movie-going experience, or for Ryan and Jay, a nostalgic experience that's legacy is complicated due to its pacing issues and over-explanations; thus making for an episode where a balanced conversation over this complicated movie takes place. Ryan, Jay, and Griffin break down their thoughts on the film, when and where they saw it, Nolan's action set pieces in the film, DiCaprio's involvement in the making of the film, what ultimately works and doesn't work inside the film, and if Nolan should ever make a Bond film. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 2h27m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Christopher Nolan with a review of his next film, The Dark Knight Rises. 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
Not again, Omega…

Lume Plotters

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 79:14


This week we will cover a slew of new releases from Zenith, Moser, and more! And Omega does it again…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. 157: 'The Dark Knight' (Christopher Nolan, 2008) with Special Guests JD Duran and Dave Giannini

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 172:59


On episode 157 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by founder and podcast host at InSession Film JD Duran and Editor-In-Chief of InSession Film Dave Giannini discuss the next film in their Christopher Nolan series, The Dark Knight (2008). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys 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. In what might be the single most important film of the 21st century for blockbuster filmmaking, The Dark Knight turned Christopher Nolan into the legend, iconic filmmaker he is today, creating a comic book, action packed crime thriller that elevated the entire genre, creating a film that audiences would obsess over for decades to come; the definitive comic book movie. With an all-time performance from the late Heath Ledger, Nolan upped the stakes of this second Batman film to be more about the fight to save soul of Gotham City, and gain hope in the future beyond the capes and clowns, and created a epic masterpiece. Ryan, Jay, JD, and Dave break down their thoughts on the film, the action set pieces, the battles for Gotham with our flawed heroes, Ledger's iconic Joker, the special effects work on Two-Face, the legacy of this film and why it's (more or less) aged so well. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 2h53m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Christopher Nolan with a review of his next film, Inception. 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
Watch movements that you need to know!

Lume Plotters

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 71:21


This week we discuss the beating heart of watches, the movements. What are the most famous watch movements that you should know? Tune in to 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.156 - 'The Prestige' (Christopher Nolan, 2006) with Special Guest Jake Tropila

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 135:25


On episode 156 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by film critic Jake Tropila discuss the next film in their Christopher Nolan series, The Prestige (2006). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys attempt to break down, 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. Just a year after dazzling audiences with Batman Begins, Nolan returned with a film that would become one of the best films of his career, about two magicians dueling each other for the right to produce not only the best magic trick of all time, but to be the last man standing in a feud that costs more than anyone could imagine. In being a film about filmmaking as well as a stellar adaptation of the Christopher Priest novel, Nolan made his darkest, most cynical film to date; a twisted tale about the sacrifices it takes to create art, and the obsession that consumes someone when they are close to reaching an immortality level of fame. Ryan, Jay, and Jake break down their thoughts on the film, how much The Prestige is a cousin to Memento in terms of tone, where Christian Bale is within his career, why Hugh Jackman has never delivered a better performance than this, the power of David Bowie, the horrid accent of Scarlett Johansson, the logic of the film's twist, the wild differences between the film and the original novel, and if seeing/knowing a film's twist helps or hurts a film's rewatchability. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 2h15m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Christopher Nolan with a review of his next film, The Dark Knight. 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. 155: 'Batman Begins' (Christopher Nolan, 2005) with Special Guest Bob Goochman

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 109:00


On episode 155 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by podcaster, film critic Bob Goochman discuss the next film in their Christopher Nolan series, Batman Begins (2005). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys 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. In the summer of 2005, Warner Brothers took the risk of handing over the world of Batman to Christopher Nolan, hoping he could revive a franchise that leaned too much into the cheesy nature of the Schumacher era, and had run the character into a bit of a joke on the big screen. With Nolan at the helm, he created a comic book film set in a world not too different than ours, and allowed for us to go on an emotional, action packed journey not just with the Caped Crusader, but with his real identity, Bruce Wayne. In doing this, Nolan delivered a massively entertaining blockbuster that would elevate his status to another level than what he was before, and showed he could handle such a monumental task; thus he never stopped making films of this size again. Ryan, Jay, and the Gooch break down their thoughts on the film, why the Batman property got stuck, Nolan's vision and version of Gotham City, how scary the film is at times, the use of mostly unknown villains at the time, the acting of Christian Bale and Katie Homes, and that epic reveal of the Joker card at the end of the film, signaling something grand is on its way. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 1h49m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Christopher Nolan with a review of his next film, The Prestige. 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).

#GoRight with Peter Boykin
Is Britain Banning Cigarettes or Banning Adulthood?

#GoRight with Peter Boykin

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 20:22 Transcription Available


Is Britain Banning Cigarettes or Banning Adulthood?Britain's new cigarette ban is being sold as public health, but the deeper question is about freedom, adulthood, and government control.In this episode of Go Right with Peter Boykin, the Constitutionalist for Liberty, we break down Bill Maher's interview reaction, the UK's “smoke-free generation” law, and why this debate is bigger than tobacco.Should adults be allowed to make bad choices, or should government permanently manage people for their own good?We also look at the bigger issue facing Western nations: a government bold enough to regulate personal choices but often weak when real public safety, antisemitism, radicalization, and cultural breakdown demand action.This is not just a UK story. It is a warning for America, North Carolina, and every citizen who believes liberty requires personal responsibility.Read the full article:https://gorightnews.com/is-britain-banning-cigarettes-or-banning-adulthood/Watch on Rumble:https://rumble.com/v7a4p0u-is-britain-banning-cigarettes-or-banning-adulthood.htmlWatch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/YUBqxO89D-8Watch on BitChute:https://www.bitchute.com/video/VrpOMwQAjwGK/Listen on Spreaker:https://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-britain-banning-cigarettes-or-banning-adulthood--72084927Visit Go Right News:https://GoRightNews.comVisit Peter Boykin:https://PeterBoykin.comGo Right Music:https://GoRightMusic.comSupport Go Right News:Cash App: $GoRightNewsFollow and share Go Right with Peter Boykin, the Constitutionalist for Liberty.#GoRight, #GoRightNews, #PeterBoykin, #ConstitutionalistForLiberty, #Britain, #UKPolitics, #TobaccoBan, #SmokeFreeGeneration, #GovernmentOverreach, #Liberty, #PersonalResponsibility, #PublicHealth, #FreeSpeech, #NorthCarolina, #AlamanceCounty, #BillMaherBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/go-right-with-peter-boykin-the-constitutionalist-for-liberty--3096608/support.

Lume Plotters
The AP and Swatch Aftermath

Lume Plotters

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 76:22


We've all seen the new AP and Swatch Royal Pop now, so what do we think about it? Also, Rolex's big reveal was an absolute dud. Tune in to find out more!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

#GoRight with Peter Boykin
Are We Watching Justice or Turning Violence into Entertainment?

#GoRight with Peter Boykin

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 10:20 Transcription Available


Are We Watching Justice or Turning Violence into Entertainment?The Luigi Mangione case has become more than a courtroom story. It has become a national flashpoint overdue process, media hype, political violence, online mobs, and whether America still understands the difference between justice and entertainment.Is Justice Still Blind or Has the Crowd Taken Over the Courtroom?In this episode of Go Right with Peter Boykin, the Constitutionalist for Liberty, we break down the legal questions surrounding the Mangione case, including the judge's ruling on evidence, the importance of constitutional protections, and why due process must apply even when the accusation is serious. We also look at the disturbing rise of online fan culture around accused killers, the way media spectacle can distort public judgment, and why victims must never be erased by political narratives or internet fame.This is not just a courtroom story. This affects the rule of law, the First Amendment, the Sixth Amendment, public safety, religious liberty, civic order, North Carolina communities, and the future of our Constitutional Republic.Should America defend due process while also rejecting the glorification of violence?Watch, listen, share, and join the conversation.Read the full article:https://gorightnews.com/are-we-watching-justice-or-turning-violence-into-entertainment/Watch on Rumble:https://rumble.com/v7a34ye-are-we-watching-justice-or-turning-violence-into-entertainment.htmlWatch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/WCAjK0Bh6oIWatch on BitChute:https://www.bitchute.com/video/vYG44gDc398Z/Listen on Spreaker:https://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-we-watching-justice-or-turning-violence-into-entertainment--72072396Visit Go Right News:https://GoRightNews.comMore from Peter Boykin:https://PeterBoykin.comMusic and patriotic tracks:https://GoRightMusic.comSupport independent constitutional commentary:Cash App: $GoRightNews#GoRight, #GoRightNews, #PeterBoykin, #LuigiMangione, #JusticeSystem, #DueProcess, #FirstAmendment, #SixthAmendment, #RuleOfLaw, #PoliticalViolence, #MediaSpectacle, #CourtroomDrama, #StopPoliticalViolence, #ConstitutionalistForLiberty, #ConstitutionalRepublic, #AmericaFirst, #FreeSpeech, #LawAndOrder, #ReligiousLiberty, #IndependentMedia, #JusticeIsNotEntertainment, #Rumble, #YouTube, #Podcast, #PoliticalCommentaryBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/go-right-with-peter-boykin-the-constitutionalist-for-liberty--3096608/support.

#GoRight with Peter Boykin
Did Trump Just Get China To Smile While The Snake Still Showed Its Fangs?

#GoRight with Peter Boykin

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 14:56 Transcription Available


Did Trump Just Get China to Smile While the Snake Still Showed Its Fangs? President Trump's China trip brought major headlines, potential trade wins, and a serious reminder that China may negotiate with America, but that does not make China America's friend.In this episode of Go Right with Peter Boykin, the Constitutionalist for Liberty, we break down the reported wins involving American agriculture, Boeing, energy, fentanyl precursor chemicals, and trade leverage. We also look at the warning signs, including Xi Jinping's pressure over Taiwan, China's long-term strategic ambitions, and why America must never confuse diplomacy with trust. This is not just a foreign policy story. This affects American farmers, manufacturing workers, energy producers, families hurt by fentanyl, North Carolina communities, and the future of our Constitutional Republic. Should America bank the wins but watch the snake?Watch, listen, share, and join the conversation.Read the full article: https://gorightnews.com/did-trump-just-get-china-to-smile-while-the-snake-still-showed-its-fangs/ Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v7a1d2q-did-trump-just-get-china-to-smile-while-the-snake-still-showed-its-fangs.html Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cszZnwu2oKo Watch on BitChute: https://www.bitchute.com/video/3tNAYtMfHNDX/ Listen on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/did-trump-just-get-china-to-smile-while-the-snake-still-showed-its-fangs--72059647Visit Go Right News: https://GoRightNews.com More from Peter Boykin: https://PeterBoykin.com Music and patriotic tracks: https://GoRightMusic.com Support independent constitutional commentary: Cash App: $GoRightNews#GoRight, #GoRightNews, #PeterBoykin, #Trump, #China, #XiJinping, #USChina, #AmericaFirst, #TradeWins, #TradeWar, #Taiwan, #FentanylCrisis, #AmericanFarmers, #AmericanWorkers, #Manufacturing, #Boeing, #EnergyIndependence, #NationalSecurity, #PeaceThroughStrength, #ConstitutionalistForLiberty, #ConstitutionalRepublic, #DontTreadOnMe, #WatchTheSnake, #Rumble, #YouTube, #Podcast, #PoliticalCommentaryBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/go-right-with-peter-boykin-the-constitutionalist-for-liberty--3096608/support.

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 154 - 'Insomnia' (Christopher Nolan, 2002) with Special Guest Christina Jeurling Birro

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 101:01


On episode 154 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by Pop Culture Confidential host Christina Jeurling Birro discuss the next film in their Christopher Nolan series, Insomnia (2002). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys 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. What does one do after making their big breakthrough? For Christopher Nolan, it was his chance to step up another level and work on a American remake of the 1997 Norwegian film of the same name, Insomnia, which follows a washed up cop investigating a murder case in a small town, stuck in a web of lies connected to his past mistakes and getting tangled in a cat and mouse game with a smart criminal who wants to get away with the crime they've committed. Obsessed with the original when he was making Following, the young director set out to make his version of the modern cautionary crime tale, which for the guys and Christina seems like a misstep for him following his monumental statement of Memento. Ryan, Jay, and Christina break down their thoughts on the film, their connection with the original, the sleepiness of Al Pacino (with an impression by Ryan once or twice on the show), the dramatic work of Robin Williams, the appeal of Hilary Swank, not being able to sleep with the lights on, and how this is the least "Nolan" movie of his filmography, both in good ways and mostly bad ways. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 1h041m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Christopher Nolan with a review of his next film, Batman Begins. 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
POP goes the weasel?

Lume Plotters

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 54:56


This just in! Two new rumors fresh from the mill… Rolex has a brand new certification, and something to do with quantum computing? Swatch Pop x Audermars Piguet, aka the Royal Pop. What is going on here? 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. 153: 'Memento' (Christopher Nolan, 2000)

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 125:27


On episode 153 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter discuss the next film in their Christopher Nolan series, Memento (2001). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys 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. After making his debut film and showcasing it at film festivals around the world, Christopher Nolan caught the attention of audiences and studios, given small prizes and a chance to level up with his next film with resources needed to make his latest mind trip work. In getting those resources, he was able to make Memento, a crime thriller spliced together within the present and the past that showcases a broken man recreating a mystery over and over again to run away from the trauma he inflicted years ago. With this second feature, Nolan announced himself as a force to be reckoned with, as Memento is a deeply personal, heartbreaking looking in the mind of someone who simple wants to forget. Ryan and Jay break down their thoughts on the film, Leonard's secrets past and his plan to keep his secrets at bay, Nolan's use of black and white photography mixed with the scenes of color and how they play with time, the incredible performance of Guy Pearce, and the morality found within the shocking ending. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 2h05m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Christopher Nolan with a review of his next film, Insomnia. 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
Inside the Mind of Roger Smith

Lume Plotters

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 60:04


Summary:This episode features an in-depth interview with renowned watchmaker Roger Smith, exploring his craftsmanship, views on watch technology, and insights into the watch industry. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Watch Talk22:57 New Releases and Tissot Visodate Discussion25:50 Interview with Roger SmithGive 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. 152 - 'Following' (Christopher Nolan, 1998)

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 104:05


On episode 152 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter discuss the first film in their Christopher Nolan series, Following (1998). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys attempt to break down, 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. At our current moment in cinema history, there is no other living director that compares to Christopher Nolan; he reigns supreme. In making some of the most memorable, eventful, successful films of the last 30 years, it was only a matter of time before Ryan and Jay tackled his filmography, and in doing so, they must start all the way back at the beginning, where Nolan lacked the resources he has today, making a noir thriller (on the weekends while working his day job) about a man who follows people and ends up following the wrong person down a rabbit hole of con artistry at its finest. A very small debut for Nolan that laid out the good and the bad tendencies that would be discovered about the famed director over the course of his bigger projects. Ryan and Jay break down their thoughts on the film, the smaller scale and scope compared to his bigger projects, their relationships with Nolan as a director, the lack of momentum in the film's story and pace, and how, in this early era of his filmography, Nolan will never get back to this small size of filmmaking ever again. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 1h44m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Christopher Nolan with a review of his next film, Memento. 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
Zenith and More!

Lume Plotters

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 61:41


Marton finally gets himself a Zenith, and we spend the episode discussing life, love, and everything in between.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. 151 - 'The Annihilation of Fish' (Burnett, 1999)

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 88:18


On episode 151 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter discuss the last film in their Charles Burnett series, The Annihilation of Fish (1999). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys attempt to break down, 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. After making a wild turn with The Glass Shield in 1994, Burnett went back to his roots, making a smaller indie drama about two people who are polar opposites that fall in love. The Annihilation of Fish is another gem from the director, exploring love at an older age, the effects of mental health on the lonely, and how hard it must feel to grow old alone; a thought too painful to even think about. Ryan and Jay break down their thoughts on the film, the performances of Lynn Redgrave and James Earl Jones, how The Annihilation of Fish fits within the themes of the series so far, give their rankings for the series, as well as tease what their next film series is going to be. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 1h28m. The guys will be back next week to begin their series on the films of Christopher Nolan with a review of his film, Following. 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. 150 - 'To Sleep with Anger' (Burnett, 1990)

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 117:51


On episode 150 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter discuss the next film in their Charles Burnett series, To Sleep with Anger (1990). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys 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. After breaking through with Killer of Sheep and My Brother's Wedding, Burnett made a massive statement, and the best film of his career, with To Sleep with Anger. In following a family whose world is rocked by an old friend coming in and turning their world dangerously upside down, the director chose to explore the internal emotions of those closest in our lives, and how we've spent years building up anger, resentment, jealousy, rage within ourselves, only for our worst impulses to come out when pushed to expose them. Darkly funny and harrowing, Burnett made an independent film statement that defined the time, and his career. Ryan and Jay break down the film, their thoughts on Danny Glover's performance, how this film mirrors Burnett's past work, the families battle with the good and the evil, seeing their world through the eyes of a child, and how the indie film world looked like in the 1990s. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AwardsWatch YouTube page. This podcast runs 1h19m. The guys will be back next week to conclude their series on the films of Charles Burnett with a review of his film, The Annihilation of Fish. 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. 149 - 'Killer of Sheep' (Charles Burnett, 1978)

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 78:51


On episode 149 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter discuss the first film in their Charles Burnett series, Killer of Sheep (1978). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys 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. Over the course of time, cinema of various time periods that was once considered lost is remastered, reborn, and reexamined as they reenter the public conscience. For the case of director Charles Burnett, this has been true as his films have been restored to their former glory on physical media over the last couple of years, thus giving the DW boys the opportunity to tackle a vital African-American voice who made films about the structure of family, the innocence of the youth within the black community, and finding the emotions with characters that deal with real life problems. With the case of his debut film, Killer of Sheep, Burnett examined the life of a weary slaughterhouse worker whose family life is slowly being tested every single day; it's impressive debut, one that still resonates to this day. Ryan and Jay break down the film, its themes on family dynamics, the innocence of a child, the incorporation of Italian neorealism with the narrative, their favorite shots within the film, as well as a discussion as to who the best professional athlete is in the world right now. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 1h19m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Charles Burnett with a review of the film, To Sleep With Anger. 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).

Star Wars Re-Watch Podcast
Star Wars Re-Watch Podcast Andor Maul Shadow Lord The Dark Revenge and Sinister Schemes

Star Wars Re-Watch Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 39:27


Maul: Shadow Lord – The Dark Revenge and Sinister SchemesHowdy, spacefarers. I am glad I decided to write this and record an episode when we did. What initially started out as unbridled joy became intense pain.Darth Maul is not a character. He is a character design. That's all.It took me a week to realize this after watching both episodes of Disney's latest series, Maul: Shadow Lord.Think back to even before the theatrical release of The Phantom Menace. You had magazine covers with Maul's face. He looked cool, evil, alien, etc. Then, about one-third of the way through the movie, we are introduced to Darth Maul via Sidious. Zero dialogue. Just menacing looks.That's not a character.Yes, we understand Sidious is ultimately manipulating everything behind the scenes, but how does Maul fit in?He does not.So what did George Lucas do with this interesting design? Well, he retconned him, of course—which was completely unnecessary. You could have told the story of Maul's training by Sidious, and it would have been just as good of a series. You did not need to go back and give him a brother in Savage Opress or a mother in Talzin.It could have just been about when Sidious found him and trained him, and all of their plans, which would eventually culminate in what we saw in The Phantom Menace. No longer could they hide their machinations from both the Galactic Senate and the Trade Federation. Thus, Sidious orders his apprentice out of the shadows to eliminate the prying eyes of the Jedi or any other interlopers.When Darth Bane and Darth Zannah went about their plans to dominate the galaxy, the Rule of Two was instituted to limit the number of rivals to ultimate power. In addition, all actions would be concealed several times over through the use of intermediaries, criminal organizations, etc.All the while, those in power have no idea who is actually pulling the strings.Anyway, I am still looking forward to the show. I definitely need to review Maul's story arc in The Clone Wars and Rebels.Thanks for listening.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...#DarthMaul #ShadowLord #StarWars #StarWarsTheory #SithLore #RuleOfTwo #DarthSidious #PhantomMenace #CloneWars #StarWarsRebels #StarWarsReview #Maul #GeorgeLucas #Lucasfilm #DisneyPlus #StarWarsDiscussion #GeekCulture #SciFi #FilmAnalysis #LoreBreakdown

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 148 - 'Peeping Tom' (Powell, 1960)

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 123:07


On episode 148 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter discuss the final film in their Powell and Pressburger series, Peeping Tom (1960). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys 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. After decades of working together, the Archers split up towards the end of the 1950s, ending one of the greatest cinematic partnerships of all time. For both, they went on to make more films, but none of them reached the heights of their collaborations, with Pressburger being the less successful of the duo. For Michael Powell however, he made one key piece of art from the two of them that lasted in Peeping Tom, a provocative thriller about a killer who stalks his pray and films the murders of his victims. Shocking for the time, it basically forced Powell into retirement, but is now revered as a champing of pushing the medium forward, and being a masterclass in directorial creation of tension. Ryan and Jay break down their thoughts on the film and the controversy surrounding it, the break-up of Powell and Pressburger, if the shocking nature of the film has aged well, and their complete rankings of the films of the Archers, while also previewing their next films series. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 2h03m. The guys will be back next week to begin their series on the films of Charles Burnett with a review of the film, Killer of Sheep. 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. 147 - 'The Tales of Hoffman' (Powell and Pressburger, 1951) with Special Guest Christina Jeurling Birro

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 115:11


On episode 147 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by Pop Culture Confidential host Christina Jeurling Birro to discuss the latest film in their Powell and Pressburger series, The Tales of Hoffmann (1951). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys attempt to break down, 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. In a massive pivot in the type of film the Arches have made before, comes the film that was the last great film from them before their partnership broke. The Tales of Hoffmann follows a poet's glamorous, gorgeous journey of recounting his past failed romances, and in doing so, the directors examine, in excellent fashion, the cost it takes to make art, and the sacrifices it takes to collects along the way. Ryan, Jay, and Christina break down their thoughts on the film, how meta the opera is for the directors, the crumbling of the Archers relationship, preview Peeping Tom, and go over the three sections of the film that make the film so elegant. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 1h55m. The guys will be back next week to conclude their series on the films of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger with a review of the film, Peeping Tom. 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 Hidden World of Watch Crowns

Lume Plotters

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 51:45


Summary:Join us as we explore the fascinating world of watch crowns and their design intricacies. From the history of screw-down crowns to crowns in our personal watch collections, this episode offers insights into watch mechanics, design choices, and personal conundrums.Timeline:00:00 Introduction and Current Events03:00 Dining Experiences and Culinary Delights06:02 Watches and Personal Style08:56 The Evolution of Watch Crowns14:54 Interaction with Watch Mechanisms21:02 Crown Sizes and Usability26:25 The Art of Winding: Precision vs. Speed28:44 Crown Design: Usability Challenges30:28 Knurling and Grip: The Importance of Crown Texture32:31 The Feel of Quality: Interacting with Watches35:36 Identifying Authenticity: The Crown as a Telltale39:39 The Lucky Crown: Myth or Reality?44:39 Conundrums in Watch Collecting: To Buy or Not to Buy?49:29 Looking Ahead: Anticipating New ReleasesGive 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. 146 - 'The Red Shoes' (Powell and Pressburger, 1948)

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 175:15


On episode 146 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by AwardsWatch Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello to discuss the latest film in their Powell and Pressburger series, The Red Shoes (1948). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys attempt to break down, 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. In their most popular, acclaimed film of their career, Powell and Pressburger take a look into the competitive, obsessive world of ballet and the personal scarifies it takes to make real art. With The Red Shoes, they created another lasting masterpiece, one with a trio of incredible performances, expert dialogue, a twisted ending, and one of the greatest sequences in film history involving the titular film's ballet. Ryan, Jay, and Sophia break down their admiration for the film, the price it takes Victoria Page to become the best dancer in the world, the jealousy of Boris Lermontov, the naiveté of Julian Craster, how the duo behind the camera were able to pull off that miraculous sequence, the food, the clothing, the mixture of location shooting and sets, the process it took to preserve this film via the Criterion Collection and Martin Scorsese, and one of the biggest, longest weekly recommendations in the history of Director Watch. 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 2h55m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger with a review of their next film, The Tales of Hoffmann. 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
Was the Moonswatch a big mistake?

Lume Plotters

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 62:02


In a recent discussion, we dove deep into Omega's sales and their representation in the market. Many believe the brand is struggling, but is it as dire as it sounds?Today we go a bit further and talk about how the Swatch Group is handling  Omega's numbers, and why this has raised eyebrows. Are they hiding something, or  misrepresenting the situation?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. 145 - 'Black Narcissus' (Powell and Pressburger, 1947) with Special Guest Dave Giannini

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 126:36


On episode 145 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by Editor-In-Chief of InSession Film Dave Giannini to discuss the latest film in their Powell and Pressburger series, Black Narcissus (1947). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys attempt to break down, 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. In taking a darker turn with their latest film, Powell and Pressburger explore the role of temptation, guilt has on the mind when dealing with religion in Black Narcissus. A film that is about a group of nuns coming to a small village to spread their word of god only to be internally turned upside down by the human impulses being challenged by their beliefs in god and their mission, thus leading to one of the hottest, most complex films the duo ever created. Ryan, Jay, and Dave break down their thoughts on the film, the religious conversations the film is having, how gorgeous the film is, how sexy David Farrar is as Mr. Dean, the use of color photography in the film, and a silly summer movie bet between the two co-hosts that is from a galaxy far, far away.  You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 2h06m. The guys will be back later this week to continue their series on the films of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger with a review of their next film, The Red Shoes. 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. 144 - 'A Matter of Life and Death (Powell and Pressburger, 1946) with Special Guest Jesse Nussman

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 121:51


On episode 144 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by film critic Jesse Nussman to discuss the latest film in their Powell and Pressburger series, A Matter of Life and Death (1946). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys attempt to break down, 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. In the start of a run of episodes that will feature the guys talking about Powell and Pressburger's signature masterpieces, the Archers take a look at the power of love in the face of death and how having love can mean more than anything on this planet or in the afterlife. In a beautiful blend of black and white photography and technicolor, Powell and Pressburger delivered a cinematic statement that as long as a you have true love, nothing else matters and it's stronger than logic, reason, or whatever else you want to throw at someone when they are under the spell of love; matters of the heart mean more than matters of the brain, thus is a necessity of life. Ryan, Jay, and Jesse break down their thoughts on the film, the power of love, various iconic shots within the film, map painting, and a special Nussman surprise at the end of the episode. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 2h02m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger with a review of their next film, Black Narcissus. 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
Talking AP with Sebastian Vivas - Updated Audio

Lume Plotters

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 46:13


In today's episode Ralf chats with Sebastian Vivas, the Heritage and Museum Director of AP. He takes us back to the origins of Audemars Piguet, and discusses 150 years of watchmaking history.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. 143 - 'I Know Where I'm Going' (Powell and Pressburger, 1945)

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026 124:55


On episode 143 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter discuss the latest film in their Powell and Pressburger series, I Know Where I'm Going (1945). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys attempt to break down, 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. After their expansive wartime epic, Powell and Pressburger went to Ireland to tell a love story that is more than just about finding someone to spend the rest of your life with but more so about finding who you are before you make the biggest decision of your life. Shot on and off location, I Know Where I'm Going takes the time to dive deep in these two protagonist's heads, examining their stations in life, the pasts or futures that haunt them, leading to being in each other's arms in the end that feels poetic. Ryan and Jay break down their feelings on the film, how time and love have changed them, the beautiful shots found in the film, how the directors were able to convey everything on screen when some of the actors weren't there, and how this romantic fable feels also like a ghost story at times.  You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 2h05m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger with a review of their next film, A Matter of Life and Death. 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 Swatch group isn't happy!

Lume Plotters

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 72:20


Summary:This episode features an in-depth discussion of Swatch Group's open letter regarding the recent Morgan Stanley watch report, industry transparency, and the impact of data inaccuracies on luxury watch brands. We analyze this letter and comment on the credibility of industry data, brand positioning, and recent market developments, providing our insights.Timestamps:00:00 Current Situation in the UAE02:15 Public Response and Leadership During Conflict04:34 Comparative Safety: UAE vs. Other Regions06:46 Government Response to Crisis09:54 Travel Challenges and Solutions12:26 Evacuation Efforts for Stranded Tourists15:39 Crisis Communication and Government Support16:51 Watch Talk: Personal Stories and Preferences26:00 The Swatch Group's Response to Criticism30:00 Analyzing Morgan Stanley's Research Methodology34:46 Discrepancies in Sales Data and Brand Performance39:55 The Need for Transparency in Watch Industry Data51:53 New Developments in the Watch Industry53:08 Exploring New Watch Designs58:38 The Value Proposition of Tutima Watches01:01:10 Norqain's New Releases and Pricing Concerns01:04:13 Innovative Features in Tag Heuer's  Aquaracer01:07:51 Breitling's Sponsorship of Aston Martin and Market PositioningGive 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

Word Balloon Comics Podcast
Previewing E-Motion Sickness: A Love Boat Re-Watch Podcast

Word Balloon Comics Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 61:41 Transcription Available


set sail with its maiden voyage, and we're not easing into calm waters. In this debut episode, John Siuntres and Franco dive headfirst into Season One, Episode One of The Love Boat, the episode that launched a TV institution and defined late-'70s comfort viewing for decades to come. Joining them as this week's guest passenger is Margaret Larkin from The Radio Girl Podcast, bringing sharp insight,  and zero tolerance for shallow nostalgia. Together, the crew breaks down:The episode's multiple guest-star storylines and how the rotating-romance format was established right out of the gateWho these guest stars really were beyond their Love Boat appearances—career highs, unexpected turns, and pop-culture contextBehind-the-scenes facts, network strategy, and why this show worked when it absolutely shouldn't haveWhat holds up, what's already dated, and what still weirdly worksThis isn't a breezy recap. It's a smart, funny, occasionally skeptical re-watch that treats The Love Boat as both a time capsule and a television machine built to last. Climb aboard. The champagne is cheap, emotions are high, and the seas may get choppy.