27 Rouge

At the Karlovy Vary Inernational Film Festival, I interviewed Japanese director Masaaki Kudo about his forthcoming film A Far Shore. Raw, visceral, and unapologetic about its bleak subject matter—the film explores what it is to be broken by a cruel world—which, in this case, is the seedy underbelly of Okinawa. Drawing on Francois Truffaut and Ken Loach, Masaaki delivers a third feature film that captivates, enchants, and disgusts. This interview was conducted with the help of a translator. To preserve authenticity, I include both the Japanese and the English.

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Martin Hudak’s is a story of persistence and of a true commitment to excellence that I have seen only in a handful of others in my trips around the sun. His exploits are legend and while many of the guests that come on this show are accomplished, Martin’s list of accolades could fill a podcast of their own. In 2017, he won the World Coffee in Good Spirits Championship. He’s been honored as a Forbes 30 under 30 member and recognized in 2021 with a spot in Drinks’ International Most Influential Figures. He’s the author of Spiritual Coffee, a Mr. Black Brand Ambassador, and the co-owner of Sydney’s finest establishments—Dean & Nancy on 22, Maybe Sammy, and Sammy Jr, all establishments at which you may well find on any given Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday.

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This week, I sit down with Finnish cybercrime expert Antti Kurittu to discuss social attacks (think: Tinder Swindler), the Vastaamo data breach, and the crypto cult. A veteran of the protection business, Antti has worked as a security guard, a police detective, a digital forensics specialist, and a security operations manager. Needless to say, he understands the psychology of cybercrime better than most. Happy Listening

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This week, worlds collide as Think Inc. CEO and true blue Aussie Suzi Jamil chats with Kevin Ryan, an award-winning writer and star-spangled columnist for The Blaze. As America meets Australia and genius meets delusions of grandeur, self-invention features as our star of the show. In the background, I do my best to moderate.

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Noah Charney is a world expert on art crime. This week, he sits down with Scott to chat about forgery in the world of painting, sculpture, wine, and olive oil.

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This week, Scott sits down with Ami Kozak, a comedian known for his impersonations. Together, they discuss the changing face of comedy and some of the strategies that have worked for Ami. This episode features impersonations of: Alex Jones, Bill Burr, Brett Weinstein, Charlie Sheen, Chris Mueller, Dave Portnoy, Eric Weinstein, Gary Vaynerchuk, Heather Heying, Jake Paul, Jordan Peterson, Rodney Dangerfield, Sam Harris, Scott Newman, Steve Irwin, Tim Dillon, and Vince Neill.

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This week, Scott sits down with Ami Kozak, a comedian known for his impersonations. Together, they discuss the changing face of comedy and some of the strategies that have worked for Ami. This episode features impersonations of: Alex Jones, Bill Burr, Brett Weinstein, Charlie Sheen, Chris Mueller, Dave Portnoy, Eric Weinstein, Gary Vaynerchuk, Heather Heying, Jake Paul, Jordan Peterson, Rodney Dangerfield, Sam Harris, Scott Newman, Steve Irwin, Tim Dillon, and Vince Neill.

This week, Scott continues his discussion with Andy Bellin, this time focusing on his time at The Paris Review. Founded in 1953 by George Plimpton, The Review was among the first to publish V.S. Naipaul, Jack Kerouac, and Rick Bass, among others. This interview offers a rare, behind the scenes look at George and at an iconic American magazine.

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This week, Scott continues his discussion with Andy Bellin, this time focusing on his time at The Paris Review. Founded in 1953 by George Plimpton, The Review was among the first to publish V.S. Naipaul, Jack Kerouac, and Rick Bass, among others. This interview offers a rare, behind the scenes look at George and at an iconic American magazine.

Andy Bellin played in many of the original Molly Bloom games that formed the basis of "Molly's Game" and is the author of Poker Nation: A High Stakes, Lowlife Adventure into the Heart of a Gambling Country. He's also a successful screenwriter, journalist, and former Editor at The Paris Review. And an almost Astrophysicist.

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