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Episode 16: Los Angeles Podcast Festival, Part 1 of 2, featuring Greg Proops & Todd Glass

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Welcome to the first of two special episodes recorded at the Audible presents Los Angeles Podcast Festival, which took place at the Sofitel hotel in Beverly Hills, CA, Sept. 18-20, 2015.  We highly recommend this event to both podcasters and fans alike, as it is a high-energy, positive atmosphere in which to create and consume podcasts.  Up-and-coming shows like Movies Made Me and hugely popular shows like WTF with Marc Maron join together to celebrate the growing podcast community. Make your plans now for next year’s L.A. Podcast Festival!

Recording in the SquareSpace Podcasting Lab at the event, we invited our fellow podcasters to tell us about one film that influenced them to be who they are.  In this episode, you’ll hear from:

Be sure to listen and subscribe to all the terrific podcasts mentioned in this episode!  Share the podcast love!

Join us October 19 for Movies Made Me episode 17, featuring Tara Ison, author of Reeling Through Life: How I Learned to Live, Love, and Die at the Movies.  Also join us November 2 for episode 18, which will be the second of our special episodes from the Los Angeles Podcast Festival, featuring Leonard Maltin and Marc Maron.

What do you think of the films chosen by our guests in this episode?  Tell us by commenting here, or leave us your thoughts on Facebook or Twitter.  Remember, you can now follow us on Instagram!

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Episode 15: Darrin Weedon

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Darrin Weedon joins us to chat about the influences that have most shaped his unique identity as a father and business-owner.  Listen in, as we discuss flying pianos, what’s wrong with Disneyland Paris, punk rock accounting, and the joy of useless knowledge.

Tell us what you think of the podcast by commenting here or leave us your thoughts on Facebook or Twitter.  Remember, you can now follow us on Instagram!

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Here are a few links to items of interest mentioned in episode 15:

Code Blue: A Love Story on Facebook

Dr John Sarno on Amazon

 

 

Episode 14: Corina Clayton

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Corina Clayton joins us for an in-depth and emotional conversation about the films that have influenced her identity through her understanding of herself, her family, and her heritage.  Listen in as we discuss being born in the wrong decade, watching forbidden movies, learning the hard truth, and the power of family.

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Here are a few links to items of interest mentioned in episode 14:

Tatyana Clothing

Manzanar National Historic Site

 

Episode 13: Kelly Shippey

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We had a delicious chat with Kelly Shippey, creator of FreshHotHistory.com, as she shared the movies that have influenced her to become the renaissance woman she is today.  Join us for a lively episode, as we discuss physical education for tough princesses, crawling through a pirate queen’s castle, turning your brain off at night, and the wonders of the Food Network.

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Here are a few links to items of interest mentioned in episode 13:

FreshHotHistory.com

Fresh Hot History on Facebook

Martha Washington on Facebook

 

 

 

Episode 12: Bo Hopkins

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We were honored to sit down with actor Bo Hopkins for a discussion of the films from his lengthy career that have most influenced him.  Bo is best known for his roles in American Graffiti, More American Graffiti, The Wild Bunch, Midnight Express and television’s Dynasty and The Rockford Files.  He has also appeared in countless other films and television shows, with appearances ranging from Bonanza and Gunsmoke to Charlie’s Angels and Murder She Wrote.  His latest film project, EVElyn Rising, begins filming soon.

Enjoy hearing about his storied career, as we discuss why good liars make good actors, working with your heroes, being confronted by your own movie dialogue, and why Peter Jackson should meet “Stonewall” Jackson.

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For more information about Bo Hopkins, please follow these links:

EVElyn Rising on Facebook

Bo Hopkins Official Website

Bo Hopkins on IMDB

Episode 11: Dan Povenmire

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We recently met with Dan Povenmire, Creator/Executive Producer of Disney Channel’s hit animated series “Phineas and Ferb” and the upcoming animated series “Milo Murphy’s Law,” for a delightful chat about the films that have influenced his identity and his work.

Listen in to this illuminating and highly amusing episode, as we talk about letters from Steven Spielberg, explaining 1977, the frame count of humor, and the spiritual grandfather of “Phineas and Ferb”.

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Episode 10: Jennifer Acuna

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Jennifer Acuna, Retail Merchandising and Fashion Design instructor with the Regional Occupational Program, joined us for an entertaining conversation about the films that have most influenced her.  Listen in as we talk about Popeye squiggles, horror movies and the single girl, escaping into books through movies, and the moral ambiguity of heroes.

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Episode 8: Dan Shippey

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We sat down with Dan Shippey, Director of Breed’s Hill Institute and historical advisor on the AMC series Turn: Washington’s Spies, for a wide-ranging and very fun discussion of the films that have most influenced him.  Join us for this enjoyable episode, as we talk about George Washington’s profile, pretending to be Errol Flynn, the truth about James Bond, and the dangers of leaving your hat behind.

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Here are a few links to shows and organizations mentioned in episode eight:

Breeds Hill Institute

Turn: Washington’s Spies on AMC

Every Frame a Painting

 

Episode 7: Jeff “Swampy” Marsh

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We were thrilled to sit down with Jeff “Swampy” Marsh, Creator/Executive Producer of Disney Channel’s hit animated series “Phineas and Ferb” and the upcoming animated series “Mikey Murphy’s Law”, for an in-depth and very entertaining discussion about the five films that have most influenced him.  We also discussed his volunteer work with the amazing charity organization A Walk on Water, which provides water therapy through guided surf instruction to special needs kids and their siblings.

Join us for this very fun episode, as we talk about the Robert Preston appreciation society, how Steve McQueen influenced “Phineas and Ferb”, lying your way into promotions, and never underestimating your audience.

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Please follow these links for more information about A Walk on Water:

AWalkonWater.org

Go Fund Me: A Walk on Water

Episode 6: Mike Matola

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We welcome artist Mike Matola to the podcast for a lively discussion of the movies he feels have most influenced the way he approaches the world.  Mike’s film-inspired artwork is pure delight.  Be sure to click the links, below, to follow him on social media and visit his website to see his latest pieces.  Listen in as we discuss the truth about Cameron Frye, the real purpose of the Kobayashi Maru, cutting the bridge you’re standing on, and the joy of loving someone who can make you jump off a cliff.

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Please follow these links for more information about Mike Matola and his artwork:

LinebyLinePosters.com

Twitter: @mikematola

Instagram: Mike Matola