Pods Like Us

163 - Pods Like Us meets George Brooks

WARNING - This episode contains material which some listeners might find upsetting. 
Marv chats with George Brooks, CEO of non-profit organisation, the Metta Foundation, who work mainly in the areas of mental illness awareness.  The conversation looks at different reasons for mental illness, depression, and other psychological issues. 
#Metta #MettaFoundation #abuse #alcohol #depression #abuse #PhysicalAbuse #SexualAbuse #drugs #incarceration #MentalIllness#drugs #DomesticViolence 

162 - Pods Like Us meets How To Be... Books

Marv chats with Suswati Basu about How To Books, a show that looks at books that offer advice and help, and finds out what Suswati's essential reads are.
 

161 - Pods Like Us meets Cold War Conversations

An Insight into Cold War Conversations with Ian Sanders
In this podcast episode, host Martin 'Marv' Quibbell talks with Ian Sanders of the Cold War Conversations podcast about the importance of recording and sharing individual accounts of the Cold War period to keep the history relevant. Ian shares his experiences interviewing a varied range of guests, from military personnel to ordinary civilians with intriguing stories from this tumultuous period. They also discuss podcast creation and content delivery, along with recommendations for books and other podcasts to check out for those interested in learning more about the Cold War or general history.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:48 The Importance of History and Learning from the Past
02:17 Personal Experiences and the Cold War
02:45 The Cold War: Perspectives and Experiences
04:06 The Power of Propaganda
05:36 Inspiration Behind the Podcast
07:02 The Power of Personal Stories
08:01 Life in the Eastern Bloc
08:56 The Complexity of Life During the Cold War
11:15 The Power of Anecdotes and Personal Experiences
19:13 The Process of Starting the Podcast
22:22 Finding and Interviewing Guests
29:42 Recording and Producing the Podcast
32:21 Exploring Number Stations
32:52 Behind the Scenes: Podcast Recording and Editing
34:44 The Art of Podcasting: Logos and Music
35:06 Diverse Stories from the Cold War
39:51 The Power of Podcasting: Capturing History
46:49 Podcasting Challenges and Recommendations
52:19 Podcast Recommendations
55:10 Connecting with Cold War Conversations

The Pod Files 13 January 2024

Marv tells you what’s going on in the world of Pods Like Us, thanks a fellow podcaster for a great review, and includes some other bits and pieces.
He gives away information on forthcoming episodes to look forward to as well.

160 - Pods Like Us meets Nicholas Tecosky (writer, actor, producer, director of audio dramas and films)

Mastering the Art of Audio Dramas & Screenwriting with Nicholas Tecosky
This podcast episode features a detailed interview with the multi-faceted creative artist Nicholas Tecosky, an accomplished writer, actor, producer, and co-founder of Atlanta’s Write Club.
The major focus lies in unraveling Nicholas' unique approach to writing audio dramas, emphasising the importance of outlining, multiple rewrites, and taking feedback on board.
Nicholas shared insightful anecdotes and experiences from his work in ’VHS’, ‘Aaron Mahnke’s 12 Ghosts’, 'Tomorrow's Monsters' and his upcoming project 'The Passage'.
A distinct aspect of his approach lies in maintaining an overarching narrative in his anthology series, as exemplified in '12 Ghosts'.
The artist also provided invaluable advice to aspiring writers, stressing the importance of careful practice and the openness to collaboration.
 
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:20 Nicholas Tecoski's Career Journey
01:38 Transition from Acting to Writing
02:40 Exploring the Film Industry in Atlanta
03:46 The Art of Writing for Different Mediums
05:13 The Evolution of a Writing Career
05:53 The Art of Storytelling and Character Development
06:28 The Challenges and Rewards of Low Budget Writing
07:52 The Impact of Restrictions on Creativity
08:42 The Power of Suspense in Storytelling
11:22 The Role of Horror in Film and Literature
14:04 The Process of Creating 'Tomorrow's Monsters'
18:07 The Art of Creating an Engaging Anthology
26:10 The Challenges and Rewards of Voice Acting
31:47 The Art of Writing for Audio Dramas
37:38 The Role of the Actor in Bringing a Script to Life
43:00 The Process of Creating '12 Ghosts'
59:01 The Making of VHS: Initial Challenges and Budget Constraints
59:36 The Creative Process: From Idea to Script
01:00:14 The Power of Simplicity: Crafting Memorable Moments
01:00:56 Pushing Boundaries: The Art of Shock Value
01:01:39 The Production Journey: From Script to Screen
01:02:03 Character Development: The Art of Writing Silent Characters
01:02:23 The Art of Improvisation in Scriptwriting
01:02:56 The Magic of Unscripted Moments
01:03:29 Exploring the Works of Other Filmmakers
01:03:52 The Art of Storytelling: The Role of Improvisation
01:04:50 The Power of Collaboration in Filmmaking
01:05:04 The Writer's Journey: From Solitude to Collaboration
01:05:37 The Joy of Working with Actors
01:15:20 The Art of Deconstructing a Script
01:30:43 Upcoming Projects and Future Plans
01:33:17 Reflections on Favourite Genre Films and Books
01:43:22 The Craft of Writing: A Journey of Persistence
01:47:52 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
 

Lidia’s Booktastic Christmas

Marv had a chat with Lidia, Lucy, and their dad Ken from Lidia's Booktastic Podcast to find out what Christmas means to them, and what they love about films and books for the festive season. 
Listen to Lidia's Booktastic Podcast - https://podfollow.com/1498795904/ 
https://twitter.com/LidiaBooktastic/ 
Marv's Links - Linktree link
#Christmas #Books #Films #ChristmasBooks #ChristmasFilms #Booktastic 

Festive Gift - A Rikki Meece Christmas

Marv chats with Rikki Meece of Sleighbells and a Mistletoe Christmas, to find out about her favourite festive films, and other things that she loves about the season. 

159 - Pods Like Us meets Elf Control

Marv chats with Rod Spottiswood about the fantastic Elf Control, a behind the scenes look at the workings in Santa's workshop in the North Pole, including the characters Elphonse, Grumble, Elfis, and of course Mr and Mrs Clause, as well as other characters.
Elf Control on Twitter - https://twitter.com/elfcontrol/
Listen to Elf Control - https://podfollow.com/1491294048/
Marv's links 
 

158 Christmas Film Group Chat 2023

Marv is joined by Ken (The Comfortable Spot/The European Network), Stew (Stew World Order), George (Excelsior Journeys), Jared (Desert Skies), and Simon (Who Takes The Socks Off) to talk about Christmas films, and whatever else they feel like.  

157 - Pods Like Us meets The Dial-Up

Marv chats with Philip, the writer and creator of the timey wimey audio drama The Dial-Up, where a guy working as a call centre operative from home during the Covid lockdown answers a call from someone asking for tech support, which is of course what his job is all about. However, it becomes clear that their caller is ringing from 21 years in the past in 1999. 
Marv and Philip talk about the creative process, using initial improvisation and actor's natural rapport with one another to create a coherent and well paced drama, with great gags, that also makes the show easily bingeable. 
They also look at other time-travel related media, with a big emphasis on Doctor Who, as well as other audio dramas that they rate.