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Title: Podcast Thread
Post by: TheNorm on September 29, 2019, 07:38:40 PM
Started listening to a podcast called Business Wars simply because they're currently working on the WWF v. WCW stuff...pretty damn good so far.

Anyone else got podcasts they listen to? I typically don't but I've checked out You Can't Guard Me and Pod Save America.
Title: Re: Podcast Thread
Post by: Crewe on October 10, 2019, 01:57:20 PM
I haven't listened to a podcast, ever. Only a couple of weeks ago did I finally try an audio book. Its just not for me really.
Title: Re: Podcast Thread
Post by: BojackHorsefella on October 10, 2019, 03:56:42 PM
Kinda like Crewe, although I've been trying to find some I like. Fiancee listens to My Favorite Murder and "And Thats Why We Drink." MFM is good if you're into the true crime, murder type things, but it was better earlier on. The later episodes, as they get more famous, become extremely less focused and it's annoying. Thankfully ATWWD doesn't have that issue, and their gimmick is they do one true crime story and one supernatural story. Saw them live here in Seattle because she wanted to go, was a good time.

I was listening to QAnon Anonymous for a bit when I was busy watching those guys spin up, but since 8chan was taken down and thus no more Q, they seem to be less of a growing threat than they were and I fell out of interest. Still, if you're into, basically, at the end of the day, cults, it may be a fun listen to see how one starts and grows and captures people.

Now, I mostly listen to You Must Remember This, a podcast about old Hollywood. I was in the middle of it before taking a detour with QAA, it appears they've actually removed it from Google Play, which is odd, but left the 12 episode special on Charles Manson, which I just finished today and was incredible (it was this special they did on Manson that first got the podcast on my radar).

Otherwise, I have some I'm subscribed to but have only listened to once or twice. Write Along with David Chen and C Robert Cargill seems like one I'll definitely be listening to more as time goes on, but that's obviously a pretty specific topic.

99% Invisible is kind of cool, it seems like it started as a quick, almost PBS type thing as the earliest episodes are about 7 minutes long (and literally about a minute of that is an ad at the start), but it covers how little things came to be made, like revolving doors or mailbox flags.

The Next Picture Show is the writers from the defunct film site The Dissolve (one of the greatest film sites to ever exist, I miss it every day), discussing movies. They'll take a new release (say like, "Ready or Not") and compare it to a similar film (like "Clue"). If you're super into movies like I am, I can't see why it would disappoint.

And lastly is the History of English podcast. I've only listened to the first episode so far, but evolution of language is something I want to dabble in more, so I will be continuing (it was a pretty neat listen, but I find niche subjects interesting often).
Title: Re: Podcast Thread
Post by: Crewe on January 05, 2020, 06:55:35 PM
Now, I mostly listen to You Must Remember This, a podcast about old Hollywood. I was in the middle of it before taking a detour with QAA, it appears they've actually removed it from Google Play, which is odd, but left the 12 episode special on Charles Manson, which I just finished today and was incredible (it was this special they did on Manson that first got the podcast on my radar)

Where do I find this?
Title: Re: Podcast Thread
Post by: BojackHorsefella on January 05, 2020, 07:33:59 PM
Stitcher, Podcast Addict, iTunes or Google Podcasts
Title: Re: Podcast Thread
Post by: Crewe on January 05, 2020, 07:42:53 PM
thanks
Title: Re: Podcast Thread
Post by: Crewe on January 25, 2020, 03:37:56 PM
but left the 12 episode special on Charles Manson

hey dude, thanks for this, Im in the middle of part 2 of 3 (I assume this contains all 12 episodes you refer to)
Title: Re: Podcast Thread
Post by: Crewe on February 02, 2020, 05:50:00 PM
Thanks again for that Manson podcast, just finished it today and it was quite interesting.
As one who is interested in all things Manson, cult or serial killer, I really enjoyed this project and learned some things I did not know and received more information about what I did know.
Title: Re: Podcast Thread
Post by: Crewe on February 04, 2020, 05:04:15 PM
I was browsing You Must Remember This and saw a cast on Bugsy Siegel so loving all things mob, I tuned in.
No big reveals here but one thing bothered me. Karina seems so well researched in her programs, I cannot figure out why she refers to Meyer Lansky as a mob boss. Even a cursory search will tell you otherwise. Perhaps she meant it in a fashion Im overlooking.
Still, good stuff.
Title: Re: Podcast Thread
Post by: BojackHorsefella on February 05, 2020, 03:24:54 PM
Quote from: Crewe on February 02, 2020, 05:50:00 PM
Thanks again for that Manson podcast, just finished it today and it was quite interesting.
As one who is interested in all things Manson, cult or serial killer, I really enjoyed this project and learned some things I did not know and received more information about what I did know.


Glad you enjoyed it!

I've dumped some of the podcasts I had listed above, haha. I enjoyed the new season of You Must Remember This, which was entirely about Disney's Song of the South. Very enlightening. Mostly now though, I just listen to Next Picture Show. I love the hosts so much, I often find myself laughing out loud at the puns and jokes though, it's like hanging out with a group of friends I've never actually met.


I've been talking to one of my friends back in SC about doing a podcast after my wedding, when I can afford to buy the necessary equipment for it, haha. I'd call it "What Did We Miss," and it'd basically be going back to films I, well, missed, from the past, and watching them (and films he missed too). Would be a cool dynamic, I imagine sometimes neither of us will have seen the movie of choice, sometimes one of us may have, so it could be neat.

Then I thought, haha, that every podcast has Patreon rewards once they're big enough, so I figure'd we could do like, "What Did You Miss," which would be special episodes for new releases. Then maybe some other special episodes for like, our favorite "cult" films, like After Hours or Street Trash (for the horror folk), amongst other ideas.



Knowing me, no project ever actually gets off the ground, and lord knows I don't know the first thing about finding a place to host a podcast or a domain or whatever is needed, but hey, they have books at libraries and book stores to learn those types of things, right?
Title: Re: Podcast Thread
Post by: Crewe on February 05, 2020, 05:28:10 PM
Im sure there are YouTube videos about it lol
Ive thought of starting a podcast or YouTube channel many times over, but like you, it's in the to do bin, forever
Title: Re: Podcast Thread
Post by: Crewe on February 05, 2020, 07:43:56 PM
A right wing family member wanted to start a podcast and call it "you're left, Im right" lol
Title: Re: Podcast Thread
Post by: Crewe on February 07, 2020, 03:00:58 PM
Now Im on to her Marilyn Monroe series...
Title: Re: Podcast Thread
Post by: BojackHorsefella on February 19, 2020, 01:57:17 PM
Quote from: TheNorm on September 29, 2019, 07:38:40 PM
Started listening to a podcast called Business Wars simply because they're currently working on the WWF v. WCW stuff...pretty damn good so far.

Checked this out, although listened to their 6-part series about Sony vs Nintendo. Thanks for the recommendation, really enjoyed it. I'll have to check out some more of the episodes, that WWF WCW one is probably fantastic I'm sure.
Title: Re: Podcast Thread
Post by: TheNorm on February 20, 2020, 04:26:48 AM
Quote from: BojackHorsefella on February 19, 2020, 01:57:17 PM
Quote from: TheNorm on September 29, 2019, 07:38:40 PM
Started listening to a podcast called Business Wars simply because they're currently working on the WWF v. WCW stuff...pretty damn good so far.

Checked this out, although listened to their 6-part series about Sony vs Nintendo. Thanks for the recommendation, really enjoyed it. I'll have to check out some more of the episodes, that WWF WCW one is probably fantastic I'm sure.

Been meaning to check that one next, but just haven't gotten to it...maybe on my next drive home. Glad you enjoyed it!
Title: Re: Podcast Thread
Post by: Crewe on February 26, 2020, 12:00:12 PM
I just completed the WCW v WWF podcast and it was quite interesting. I knew that once Turner was out, WCW was in danger, but I really laid most of the blame of the fall on Bischoff. I see now that is sorely misplaced. Obviously once he was gone, Russo was really the problem, but Bischoff was the face of the WCW failure to me.
It's amazing how Vince has been able to stay on top. He's terrible at storylines but not ideas and he has a great head for business.
I haven't kept up with WWE for quite a while, I used to read blogs etc but not much anymore and I always wanted to check in on AEW but haven't.


Now Im on to "Office Ladies" which is Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey (Pam and Angela) from The Office.
Im only on Ep 2 but apparently they plan to have each weeks podcast follow a new episode throughout the 9 season run.
They offer behind the scene tidbits about the particular show being discussed and their experiences as well as interactions with fans over the years and will address questions on the show.
So far its enjoyable. I find them to be jovial and enthusiastic and they dont offer stale bits that devoted fans would know, they sorta deep dive with everything.
Title: Re: Podcast Thread
Post by: BojackHorsefella on April 06, 2020, 08:55:43 PM
https://www.facebook.com/What-Did-We-Miss-114943746830834/


Little less talking, a little more doing for me. Not sure when our second episode will be, but hey, we can say we've done it now.
Title: Re: Podcast Thread
Post by: Crewe on April 07, 2020, 01:27:47 PM
thats cool man.
I cant listen to all of it right now but am a few minutes in.  :D
Did you record via Skype?
Are you planning to try to record local on both ends and mix it?

Title: Re: Podcast Thread
Post by: BojackHorsefella on April 07, 2020, 02:12:30 PM
I actually did record local on both ends and mix it, and thus why I have already purchased a new microphone, hahaha. I'm glad I can at least be heard, but yeah, one thing to improve for next time already
Title: Re: Podcast Thread
Post by: Rigg44 on April 08, 2020, 04:42:07 PM
Good job other than the difficulty of hearing you.  work that out and I think you are on the right track.
Title: Re: Podcast Thread
Post by: Crewe on April 09, 2020, 08:38:30 AM
When listening to one of you for a bit, then the other chimes it, it's sort of a jolt, that's the wrong word, but its noticeable one seems recorded locally and the other remote. However, I can hear both fine and you get used to it.
I can tel this flick was powerful for both of you and that's essential for a podcast, to be interested in your topic. You stick with that, I think you'll be good.
The analysis was pretty much spot on with my view and you both kept the tangents relevant but brief and then back to the film at hand.
Your brother touched on a major question I had which was what happened to the two thugs? I mean, Howard getting killed was quite the surprise, but killing your own boss? one would have to think those two are done. Killing Howard may have been ok or could be explained away, but your boss? And so publicly? But then they were probably caught at the scene too.

I cant believe you guys talked about a film for nearly an hour and a half lol But then, on good films there is a lot to unpack and I thought well, if it were me, Im betting Id talk about a film, look up and be surprised its been an hour and a half lol

I like the structure, i.e., going through the film first, then diverting to other subjects. Been a pet peeve of mine since Ive been invested in podcasts.
It give people a chance to tune out or click off if they aren't in to the irrelevant banter without getting lost in the film discussion.

What mic did you use here? Did you both use the same? What software?
Just curious.
Good first show dude.
Title: Re: Podcast Thread
Post by: BojackHorsefella on April 09, 2020, 01:45:14 PM
Quote from: Crewe on April 09, 2020, 08:38:30 AM
When listening to one of you for a bit, then the other chimes it, it's sort of a jolt, that's the wrong word, but its noticeable one seems recorded locally and the other remote. However, I can hear both fine and you get used to it.
I can tel this flick was powerful for both of you and that's essential for a podcast, to be interested in your topic. You stick with that, I think you'll be good.
The analysis was pretty much spot on with my view and you both kept the tangents relevant but brief and then back to the film at hand.
Your brother touched on a major question I had which was what happened to the two thugs? I mean, Howard getting killed was quite the surprise, but killing your own boss? one would have to think those two are done. Killing Howard may have been ok or could be explained away, but your boss? And so publicly? But then they were probably caught at the scene too.

I cant believe you guys talked about a film for nearly an hour and a half lol But then, on good films there is a lot to unpack and I thought well, if it were me, Im betting Id talk about a film, look up and be surprised its been an hour and a half lol

I like the structure, i.e., going through the film first, then diverting to other subjects. Been a pet peeve of mine since Ive been invested in podcasts.
It give people a chance to tune out or click off if they aren't in to the irrelevant banter without getting lost in the film discussion.

What mic did you use here? Did you both use the same? What software?
Just curious.
Good first show dude.


Wanted to take the time to address some of these, and thank you SO MUCH for your response Crewe.

I agree with the jolt. I initially listened with headphones, but in the car, the discrepancy between Corm's voice and my own is much more noticeable. That being said, the opening I recorded separately sounded better, so it seems to just be an issue with my proximity to my mic. THAT being said, I've already ordered a new, 360 degree mic, which is the kind of mic that Corm is using, so next time should be better.

Regarding the tangents, I remember your criticism earlier in this thread of podcasts where hosts interrupt each other, and then the thought is loss, never to be expounded on (I actually thought of you a bit while recording it to avoid certain nitpicks of yours that I know I actually do in daily life, like tangents that trail off and such, haha. I'm a big interrupter, unfortunately, hoping over time the podcast will train that out of me).

There were a few times I go on a tangent because it's relevant to a point I'm trying to make (I'm a big compare and contrast guy) and I had to be very conscious to keep it short and concise (the early tangent where I bring up, briefly, Good Time, The Lighthouse and Robert Pattinson is one example where in my head I went "I'm going on a bit much about RPat here" and had to bring it back around quicker.

Oh, and Corm's not my brother, although I wish he was, hahahaha. We just both happen to be named Michael. And yeah, we're the kind who actually still call each other to discuss day to day stuff or movie stuff, so the hour and a half didn't entirely surprise us.

And then yeah, as for the structure, was thinking of you there too but it's also a pet peeve of mine when a podcast has too much chit chat before getting to the actual subject (I guess I already say this in the recording). We're going to be experimenting a bit over time, but I don't see this part of the structure changing.
Title: Re: Podcast Thread
Post by: Crewe on April 09, 2020, 02:22:52 PM
Quote from: BojackHorsefella on April 09, 2020, 01:45:14 PM
Quote from: Crewe on April 09, 2020, 08:38:30 AM
When listening to one of you for a bit, then the other chimes it, it's sort of a jolt, that's the wrong word, but its noticeable one seems recorded locally and the other remote. However, I can hear both fine and you get used to it.
I can tel this flick was powerful for both of you and that's essential for a podcast, to be interested in your topic. You stick with that, I think you'll be good.
The analysis was pretty much spot on with my view and you both kept the tangents relevant but brief and then back to the film at hand.
Your brother touched on a major question I had which was what happened to the two thugs? I mean, Howard getting killed was quite the surprise, but killing your own boss? one would have to think those two are done. Killing Howard may have been ok or could be explained away, but your boss? And so publicly? But then they were probably caught at the scene too.

I cant believe you guys talked about a film for nearly an hour and a half lol But then, on good films there is a lot to unpack and I thought well, if it were me, Im betting Id talk about a film, look up and be surprised its been an hour and a half lol

I like the structure, i.e., going through the film first, then diverting to other subjects. Been a pet peeve of mine since Ive been invested in podcasts.
It give people a chance to tune out or click off if they aren't in to the irrelevant banter without getting lost in the film discussion.

What mic did you use here? Did you both use the same? What software?
Just curious.
Good first show dude.


Wanted to take the time to address some of these, and thank you SO MUCH for your response Crewe.

I agree with the jolt. I initially listened with headphones, but in the car, the discrepancy between Corm's voice and my own is much more noticeable. That being said, the opening I recorded separately sounded better, so it seems to just be an issue with my proximity to my mic. THAT being said, I've already ordered a new, 360 degree mic, which is the kind of mic that Corm is using, so next time should be better.

Regarding the tangents, I remember your criticism earlier in this thread of podcasts where hosts interrupt each other, and then the thought is loss, never to be expounded on (I actually thought of you a bit while recording it to avoid certain nitpicks of yours that I know I actually do in daily life, like tangents that trail off and such, haha. I'm a big interrupter, unfortunately, hoping over time the podcast will train that out of me).

There were a few times I go on a tangent because it's relevant to a point I'm trying to make (I'm a big compare and contrast guy) and I had to be very conscious to keep it short and concise (the early tangent where I bring up, briefly, Good Time, The Lighthouse and Robert Pattinson is one example where in my head I went "I'm going on a bit much about RPat here" and had to bring it back around quicker.

Oh, and Corm's not my brother, although I wish he was, hahahaha. We just both happen to be named Michael. And yeah, we're the kind who actually still call each other to discuss day to day stuff or movie stuff, so the hour and a half didn't entirely surprise us.

And then yeah, as for the structure, was thinking of you there too but it's also a pet peeve of mine when a podcast has too much chit chat before getting to the actual subject (I guess I already say this in the recording). We're going to be experimenting a bit over time, but I don't see this part of the structure changing.

Nice. Im wondering about mics too. I bet I could just buy an adapter because I already have lav xls mics for my job, so I won't have to invest a lot to begin with.

I remember you saying that before lol and honestly, I thought this was a respectful conversation. Interruptions will happen, they just will, but being cognizant of the other instead of just continuing to speak over, or louder, thatswhen its just a no go for me, which you guys didnt do, or I didnt notice anyway.
But it is a problem, right? I mean, thats why I cant listen to ESPN AT ALL. Guys just scream and holler to talk over each other and dont let anyone finish a thought, and worse, don't even acknowledge what the other is saying, that irritates the hell out of me, so those are the kins of things I encompass when I say interrupting lol

Tangents add flavor to the discussion IMO as long as people dont get lost and forget their point, because if they, then I surely did lol
Being aware of that is an awesome feat, and I thought you held it together well.

That's a great point too about a long lead in.
Office Ladies does this sort of too.
You'll have to spoiler alert if you do one I haven't seen and the one you mentioned at the end of maybe doing, I haven't seen it so I may have to sit one out lol

Im still thinking o doing a one off podcast, just a trial by myself toes if I could get the hang of it and have the interest.


Haha! Where did I get he was your brother? lol Oh well, my apologies to whoever deserves it ;-)

Title: Re: Podcast Thread
Post by: BojackHorsefella on May 03, 2020, 04:56:58 PM
Alright, second episode, audio fixed and far better editing. We're still finding the balance between having some form of analysis and also being ourselves and not a copy of other shows, but I think this is definitely an improvement from the test episode.

Anyways, I won't promote every episode here, but I'm much happier with this result and wanted to share. In this episode, we watch 1983's "The Hunger," directed by Tony Scott and starring Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie and Susan Sarandon. It's my first viewing, and I went in with 0 knowledge, haha.

I hope you enjoy!

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=130470591944816&id=114943746830834
Title: Re: Podcast Thread
Post by: Crewe on May 07, 2020, 02:09:19 PM
Cool, Ill check it out soon
Title: Re: Podcast Thread
Post by: Crewe on May 14, 2020, 09:20:21 PM
I think I brought this up before, but the Sopranos re watch podcast has been up for a bit now, I think they are on episode 6 of Season 1.
This is the one with Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa.
I think Im going to do a rewatch and listen to this, or try, but Ill let them get ahead a bit because its too hard early on.
Ive tried it with the Office Ladies. While a cool cast and I love those girls, it becomes saturated at some point. Im sure Ill get bak but we will see.
Im much more interested in the Sopranos than the Office anyway.
These guys have guests on that were in the show which always adds to a cast IMO.

https://talkingsopranos.simplecast.com

I just discovered this too, another Sopranos podcast with Drea De Matteo (Adriana LaCerva) and Chris Kushner (not on the show, just her best friend)
and they have guests on to talk Sopranos but they arent people from the show, so I guess a fandom sort of thing.
https://made-women.simplecast.com/?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=podcast-page

Oh, and I will probably never get around to this unless I hear great things, but the two Soprano kids (Jamie Lynn Sigler and Robert Iler) launched their own podcast too, but it's not a re watch thing.
I dont know much about it except that they have a Youtube channel in which all (or some?) have their casts recorded via video which is cool.
It's those two and Kassem G and it's described as very free wheeling and unstructured. Aida Turturo (Janice Soprano) was on one show so they at least acknowledge Sopranos to a degree, maybe more, I just dont know much about it at all, yet.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pajama-pants/id1479743140