Oct 30, 2019
This week, Steve and Nadia talk with actor and author Avery Monsen (@averymonsen) about the specific topic of the Pepper's ghost effect, We get into the origins of this magical illusion, the history behind it (naughty sisters are to blame!), and where you can find a Pepper's ghost in real life. Is the Haunted Mansion at...
Oct 23, 2019
This week, Nadia and Steve talk with actor and podcast host Zach Reino (@ZachReino) about the specific topic of Nintendo's Animal Crossing: New Leaf, the life sim video game where you become the mayor of a town populated by animal characters. Why do you have to build bridges AND run a museum? Is Tom Nook shady? What's...
Oct 16, 2019
This week, Nadia and Steve talk with writer and podcast host Mark Rennie (@markrennie) about the specific topic of country singer/national treasure Dolly Parton and her story songs, a staple of country music. We break down country as a musical genre, and deep dive into five of Mark's favorite Dolly story songs....
Oct 9, 2019
This week, Nadia and Steve talk with writer and podcast host Joseph Scrimshaw (@JosephScrimshaw) about the specific topic of the concept of empathy throughout the 1999 prequel Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. We get into how this epic space opera movie written and directed by George Lucas promotes cognitive,...
Oct 2, 2019
Fouette! FOUETTE! This week, Nadia and Steve talk with writer and podcast host Becky Feldman (@beckles212) about the specific topic of Jody Sawyer aka Amanda Schull and her dancing abilities in the cult classic film Center Stage. We get into Becky's love for this movie and her short-lived dance career, plus the making...