Black Mirror is always a mind bending good time. It really leaves you with that warm fuzzy feeling at the end of every episode, ya know? Normally we're treated to a 6 episode anthology but we've been surprised this year with a stand alone film. That's not the only difference! It's a choose your own adventure story. Be sure to watch it through on your own before listening here as we spoil all the endings we have encountered so far. It's a real trip, not to be missed!

Black Mirror: Bandersnatch

This was intended to be our Christmas episode but forgetfulness while travelling meant we missed releasing it altogether! But to celebrate the season while still in the realm of film noir, we watched Angels with Dirty Faces. In Home Alone, Kevin watches a gangster film titled "Angels with Filthy Souls" which is really the only connection you can draw between the two. There isn't a single scene in the real movie which matches the fictional one. But this James Cagney morality play is an interesting watch regardless. Happy New Year! 

Angels with Dirty Faces (1938)

We return after a long Thanksgiving break with another Hitchcock/Grant collaboration. In this thriller about money and murder, Joan Fontaine earns the only best actor Oscar ever won by performance in a Hitchcock film. Give this one a watch and see Cary Grant play the villain for once. Then spend the next few days contemplating the ending.

Suspicion (1941)

This week we take a slight detour into the genre of the "gangster film" and watch one of the most notable films on that list: the original 1932 version of Scarface, Directed by Howard Hawks.

Scarface (1932)

Having watched the more famous 1941 version of The Maltese Falcon, we were curious to turn the clock back to 1931 when Hollywood took it's first shot at a film adaptation of the novel. At that time Hollywood was in the far less puritanical "pre-code" era where slightly more risque material was accepted. We find a more smug, playboy version of Sam Spade among other surprises. 

The Maltese Falcon (1931)

This week we watch the more famous 1941 version of The Maltese Falcon. Considered the first big film to mark the beginning of the era of film noir. And thus we begin our little survey of style. We'll be going along the timeline choosing a few stand out films from the quintessential noir catalog along the way.

The Maltese Falcon (1941)

We're turning the clock back on what we'll call the official start of our little noir series. M (1931) directed by Fritz Lang. His first "talkie." With elements of German Expressionism and that narrative darkness we've come to know of noir films, M contains some of the bones we'll recognize in the structure of films to come.  Give this classic a watch and join our discussion!

M (1931)

This week we watch Alfred Hitchcock's Notorious! We're taking it back for the next few weeks and watching a string of films noir. This is the unofficial start and inspiration for us to start a noir series. Watch along as we travel through the 1940s!

Notorious (1946)

Summary: Nicolas Cage is Nicolas Cage.
 

Movie Club: Mandy (2018)

We're back on foreign language film week! On our friend Chris' recommendation we watch the absolutely chilling, relentless Korean horror/thriller I Saw The Devil. Definitely give this one a watch if you're looking to forget how to smile for a few weeks. 

Movie Club: I Saw The Devil

Ever heard the old myth that playing The Wizard of Oz and Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon at the same time lead to some eerily timed moments of synchronicity? We, being of sound state-of-mind, have decided to dedicate a large portion of our lives to finding other films and albums that come together to make the next the perfect sync! Each week we pitch a new combination and test it out before doing a full review.

Checking another film off the long list of ones we haven't yet seen but should have. This week is directorial debut week again. Travis selected the classic 12 Angry Men. We chat about who we'd cast in a 2018 remake.

Movie Club: 12 Angry Men

This week we're back to experimenting with our album syncs. Travis pitches the idea of Star Trek: Into Darkness with David Bowie's album Blackstar. This one sends us on a weird, but unexpectedly mellow journey.

Star Trek: Into Blackstar

This week we wanted to watch something more current. So we headed to the theater and watched Bo Burnham's directorial debut "8th Grade." Definitely go out to see it yourself, then listen in on our chat!

Movie Club: 8th Grade

This week we continue the extended run of Movie Club episodes. This weeks theme is foreign language film. Travis selected the kung fu/biopic Ip Man (2008). Give it a watch and listen in on our reaction to it.

Movie Club: Ip Man

This week we continue a string of Movie Club episodes. The theme for this week's selection was "Directorial debut" and we settled on Charles Laughton's film The Night of the Hunter starring Robert Mitchum in a haunting role. Give this one a watch, and join our chat.

Movie Club: The Night of the Hunter

This time it's Jon's turn to pick the film. His recommendation is The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985). Somehow none of us had seen it before! Give it a watch and join in on our conversation.

Movie Club: The Purple Rose of Cairo

This week we sit down with our buddy Jon and talk about one of the more light-hearted films to come out of the Dogme 95 movement: Italian for Beginners (2000). It's a delightful little indie Rom-Com but not without its dark Scandanavian touches. Highly recommended!

Movie Club: Italian for Beginners (Dogme #12)

This week we do one more sync before testing out some new directions for the podcast. What better way to put a cap on this chapter than by consulting the infamous "creepy blog" whose shadow has loomed large over our podcast since day one. We take the blog's suggestion of pairing Disney's original animated Alice in Wonderland with Pink Floyd's The Wall. 

Alice in Wonderwall

We're 3 for 3 on the Disney animated syncs. Wow. Okay it might be cheating. This week we put on Some Nights by Fun as we roll the old 1991 animated version of Beauty & the Beast. 

Some Nights and the Beast

This week we're joined by the very funny Steve Grande. Steve is the first person we've had on who has also tried out a sync himself! For his pitch, he brings up the most brilliantly obvious sync we hadn't yet thought of: Toy Story with Aerosmith's Toy's in the Attic. You can catch Steve performing at Batsu Chicago on Fridays and Saturdays!

Toy Story in the Attic

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During the 1960s the field of psychology focussed on the science of how past trauma creates present symptoms, and how to reduce people’s misery. Professor Martin Seligman wanted to change that focus. He’s become known as the Father of Positive Psychology, and he’s had a profound influence worldwide. In Part 1 of our 2 programs with Martin Seligman, hear him address an exclusive audience in Australia on happiness and human flourishing.

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Journaling is a bit of a buzzword in the productivity space, but with good reason. And in this episode, Mike and Brooks explain why it’s so important. They dive into the many benefits of journaling, and share 5 tips for making journaling actionable and effective. They explain how to implement a journaling habit, recommend some different tools and apps you can use, and explain how to make the habit stick. If you’ve never understood why you should journal or you have trouble doing it consistently, then this episode is for you. Get Podcast UpdatesDo you want to get an email with shownotes each time a podcast goes live? Then let us know where to send the updates by entering your first name and email.  Cheat Sheet  Why there’s a stigma associated with journaling (and why’s it isn’t true) [1:39] The benefits that come from pairing journaling and meditation [5:13] How journaling increases your mindfulness [7:53] The ways that journaling actually increases the likelihood that you will actually achieve your goals [9:55] How journaling strengthens self-discipline and improves communication skills [14:15] Why many people do something called “morning pages” and how it sets their day up for success [18:24] Why you don’t need to take a long time each day to journal (it’s the consistency that counts) [20:27] Why it is so important to keep your journal positive [24:09] The benefits of keeping a gratitude journal and how it impacts your outlook on your life [26:07] Why it is important to see the gains you’ve made by reviewing your journal [32:17] How to use journaling to identify pain points in your life so you can fix and solve them [36:38] AE recommendations for digital journals and apps you can use [38:38] Why you might want to use an analog journal and the benefits of pen and paper [48:42] Why it is so important for you to pick a time to journal that works for you and stick to it [55:03] Using automation and prompts to make journaling more efficient [58:24] 5 tips to make the most of your journaling experience [1:04:56] Why you should review your journal on a regular basis [1:06:19]  Links  SELF Journal TPS2: How to Get Started with Journaling TPS69: Journaling w/ Kendra Wright How to Take Massive Action on Your Goals by Implementing the 12 Week Year Effectively (TPS138) The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months 10% Happier by Dan Harris Huffington Post “10 Surprising Benefits You’ll Get From Keeping a Journal” Moodnotes Day One The Five Minute Journal TextExpander Evernote Launch Center Pro Journey app Baron Fig notebooks Field Notes Moleskine Rhodia notebook Bullet Journal Miracle Morning  If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure. You can also leave a review! Here’s how. 

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<p>Journaling is a bit of a buzzword in the productivity space, but with good reason. And in this episode, Mike and Brooks explain <em>why</em> it’s so important. They dive into the many benefits of journaling, and share 5 tips for making journaling actionable and effective. They explain how to implement a journaling habit, recommend some different tools and apps you can use, and explain how to make the habit stick. If you’ve never understood why you should journal or you have trouble doing it consistently, then this episode is for you.</p> <h2>Get Podcast Updates</h2><p>Do you want to get an email with shownotes each time a podcast goes live? Then let us know where to send the updates by entering your first name and email.</p> <p></p> <h2>Cheat Sheet</h2> <ul> <li>Why there’s a stigma associated with journaling (and why’s it isn’t true) [1:39]</li> <li>The benefits that come from pairing journaling and meditation [5:13]</li> <li>How journaling increases your mindfulness [7:53]</li> <li>The ways that journaling actually increases the likelihood that you will actually achieve your goals [9:55]</li> <li>How journaling strengthens self-discipline and improves communication skills [14:15]</li> <li>Why many people do something called “morning pages” and how it sets their day up for success [18:24]</li> <li>Why you don’t need to take a long time each day to journal (it’s the consistency that counts) [20:27]</li> <li>Why it is so important to keep your journal positive [24:09]</li> <li>The benefits of keeping a gratitude journal and how it impacts your outlook on your life [26:07]</li> <li>Why it is important to see the gains you’ve made by reviewing your journal [32:17]</li> <li>How to use journaling to identify pain points in your life so you can fix and solve them [36:38]</li> <li>AE recommendations for digital journals and apps you can use [38:38]</li> <li>Why you might want to use an analog journal and the benefits of pen and paper [48:42]</li> <li>Why it is so important for you to pick a time to journal that works for you and stick to it [55:03]</li> <li>Using automation and prompts to make journaling more efficient [58:24]</li> <li>5 tips to make the most of your journaling experience [1:04:56]</li> <li>Why you should review your journal on a regular basis [1:06:19]</li> </ul> <h2>Links</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://bestself.co/products/self-journal" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">SELF Journal</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/podcast/002-journaling/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TPS2: How to Get Started with Journaling</a></li> <li><a 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Elizabeth Kolbert covers climate change for the New Yorker. She's the Pulitzer prize-winning author of The Sixth Extinction. And she recently wrote a paragraph I can't stop thinking about. "The problem with global warming—and the reason it continues to resist illustration, even as the streets flood and the forests die and the mussels rot on the shores—is that experience is an inadequate guide to what’s going on. The climate operates on a time delay. When carbon dioxide is added to the atmosphere, it takes decades—in a technical sense, millennia—for the earth to equilibrate. This summer’s fish kill was a product of warming that had become inevitable twenty or thirty years ago, and the warming that’s being locked in today won’t be fully felt until today’s toddlers reach middle age. In effect, we are living in the climate of the past, but already we’ve determined the climate’s future."Kolbert lives, to an unusual degree, in the planet's future. She travels to the places around the world where the climate of tomorrow is visible today. She has watched glaciers melting, and seen species dying. And she is able to convey both the science and the cost with a rare lucidity. Talking with Kolbert left me with an unnerving thought. We look back on past eras in human history and judge them morally failed. We think of the Spanish Inquisition or the Mongol hordes and believe ourselves civilized, rational, moral in a way our ancestors weren't. But if the science is right, and we do unto our descendants what the data says we are doing to them, we will be judged monsters. And it will be all the worse because we knew what we were doing and we knew how to stop, but we decided it was easier to disbelieve the science or ignore the consequences. Kolbert and I talk about the consequences, but also about what would be necessary to stabilize the climate and back off the mass extinction event that is currently underway. We discuss geoengineering, political will, the environmental cost of meat, and what individuals can and can't do. We talk about Trump's cabinet, about whether technological innovation will save us, and if pricing carbon is enough. We talk about whether hope remains a realistic emotion when it comes to our environmental future.Books:-Edward Abbe’s “Desert Solitaire”-Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring”-David G. Haskell’s “The Forest Unseen”-Bill McKibben’s “The End of Nature” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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<p>Elizabeth Kolbert covers climate change for the New Yorker. She's the Pulitzer prize-winning author of The Sixth Extinction. And she recently wrote a paragraph I can't stop thinking about. "The problem with global warming—and the reason it continues to resist illustration, even as the streets flood and the forests die and the mussels rot on the shores—is that experience is an inadequate guide to what’s going on. The climate operates on a time delay. When carbon dioxide is added to the atmosphere, it takes decades—in a technical sense, millennia—for the earth to equilibrate. This summer’s fish kill was a product of warming that had become inevitable twenty or thirty years ago, and the warming that’s being locked in today won’t be fully felt until today’s toddlers reach middle age. In effect, we are living in the climate of the past, but already we’ve determined the climate’s future."Kolbert lives, to an unusual degree, in the planet's future. She travels to the places around the world where the climate of tomorrow is visible today. She has watched glaciers melting, and seen species dying. And she is able to convey both the science and the cost with a rare lucidity. Talking with Kolbert left me with an unnerving thought. We look back on past eras in human history and judge them morally failed. We think of the Spanish Inquisition or the Mongol hordes and believe ourselves civilized, rational, moral in a way our ancestors weren't. But if the science is right, and we do unto our descendants what the data says we are doing to them, we will be judged monsters. And it will be all the worse because we knew what we were doing and we knew how to stop, but we decided it was easier to disbelieve the science or ignore the consequences. Kolbert and I talk about the consequences, but also about what would be necessary to stabilize the climate and back off the mass extinction event that is currently underway. We discuss geoengineering, political will, the environmental cost of meat, and what individuals can and can't do. We talk about Trump's cabinet, about whether technological innovation will save us, and if pricing carbon is enough. We talk about whether hope remains a realistic emotion when it comes to our environmental future.Books:-Edward Abbe’s “Desert Solitaire”-Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring”-David G. Haskell’s “The Forest Unseen”-Bill McKibben’s “The End of Nature”</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

Elizabeth Kolbert: We have locked in centuries of climate change

Jordan Peterson and Joe Rogan delve deep on free speech for 3 hours! Somehow it gets more interesting through the episode, not less! Hear why often it's best to "be tolerant of the intolerable".
Canada tried to pass laws compelling people to use pronouns like zi and zur. Should you be compelled to call someone a certain pronoun? Jordan Peterson pushed back saying he had no problems using pronouns like zi and zur for people who have non-traditional genders, but that he had a problem being compelled by law to use certain pronouns. 
"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." Voltaire. 
We have gone from homosexuality being illegal in most of the west 60 years ago to same sex marriage being legal today. "Free speech is the master value because it is the value which allows us to update all other values." Sam Harris.

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