Muggle with a Mic

This podcast episode is afoot! Dust off your magnifying glass and prepare to uncover the mystery of the movie Knives Out (available on Prime) directed by Rian Johnson. This week's episode starts out with movie and tv news including our opinions on The Batman and Wonder Woman 1984 trailers (also spoilers about Stranger Things, 14:33-19:07). We get our Mics Out (pun intended) and begin our movie discussion with opinions on the director Rian Johnson and his previous films (**cough cough** The Last Jedi). The conversation turns to several topics ranging from plot points/holes, character profiles and much more. (If you want to avoid spoilers for the movie, fast forward from 27:43-67:13). Once the mystery is solved we finish the episode with a quiz about the actors and director of the film. 

Music in this episode: 

Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/  

Happy Happy Game Show by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

"Sundown" from Sundown by Gordon Lightfoot, 1974

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a podcast listener in want of entertaining conversation will find it in this episode of Muggle with a Mic which possesses the qualities of conversation amiable to fans of the incomparable author Ms. Jane Austen. This week Kaiti is joined by another guest co-host to discuss Jane Austen, specifically the 2o2o version of Emma and the PBS series Sanditon. They discuss the feature film directorial debut of Autumn de Wilde and the specific cinematography techniques in Emma while also learning of hidden details within the music and certain scenes. The conversation transitions to the new series Sanditon based on Austen's last work and continued by creator Andrew Davies. We find out the connection of this series to Game of Thrones and the Netflix series The Witcher, yes, that's right. "How?" You might ask. You'll have to listen to see. The hosts also concur on the feelings towards the series ending and the possibility of a second season. If you enjoy Jane Austen, this episode is sure to piques your interest. It all rounds off with a quiz all about Jane!

Music in this episode:

Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

Happy Happy Game Show by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Muggle with a Mic is back after a little break since our previous episode. This week we open the curtain, tune up the orchestra, tie our tap shoes, switch on the spotlight and smile, because this week Muggle with a Mic is on Broadway! We are joined by a special guest host and by the lovely Lisa Minken from the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA). We talk all things musicals and the love we share for the art of song, dance and storytelling (simultaneously done, I might add)! Lisa gives us an inside look at the world of traveling musical productions and just how they pull off amazing performances from city to city, never missing a beat! (Pun most certainly intended) We round it all off with a fun musical quiz where Lisa proves she deserves the title Broadway Fangirl Extraordinaire!  Places people, places! Let's start the show!

Music in this episode: Take a Chance and Happy Happy Game Show by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

"A Musical" from Something Rotten, Musical by John O'Farrell and Karey Kirkpatrick, sung by Brad Oscar, Brian d'Arcy James & 'Something Rotten" Ensemble, June 2, 2015

What is it like inside the mind of an actor? We find that out on this episode of Muggle with a Mic! Kaiti and Phil were beyond excited to interview actor Nick Reynolds!  His talents have been featured on tv shows such as The Blacklist, Orange is the New Black, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Alpha House, and soon to star in Season 3 of Search Party on HBO Max. Nick helps break down the mentality of an actor and developing his many roles as a character actor. The intricacies of the audition process are discussed and we find out the true importance of casting directors. Nick also shares inside information on acting with James Spader and secrets of the Orange is the New Black set. Phil and Kaiti also learn about the "precision" of acting resumes and what life is like for an actor living in NYC. You certainly don't want to miss this amazing episode of Muggle with a Mic!

Intro Music:

Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Everyone please clock-in, take your seats at your desks, turn your computers on and meeting in the conference room in 5 minuets to listen to this episode of Muggle with a Mic! Accounting … I am accounting on you! Kaiti is joined by Brooklyn and Ethan for a fun discussion on why we all love this amazing show, The Office. Hear our favorite characters, episodes, quotes and more! If you like The Office, this episode is sure to entertain. We round it all off with an Office quiz off between Ethan and Brooklyn, where we discover that Brooklyn does not have a competitive bone in her body. 😉

Ed Helms 2014 Cornell Commencement Speech : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPnAnRsqia0

John Krasinski 2019 Brown Commencement Speech : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIS2dlnlsRo

Music in this episode:

Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Bossa Antigua Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ladies and Gentlemen ... drumrollllllll .... in no particular order, we each present to you our top 10 movie picks! Some are scary, some are funny, others are historic … but they are all favorites! Some may agree while others disagree, but that is what makes movies so amazing and entertaining. This is precisely why we started this podcast, to discuss that which makes us happy … movies. Find out details for each movie and why they are special to each Kaiti and Phil. Will your favorite be mentioned??? The only way to find out is to listen to this episode of Muggle with a Mic!

Can you think of a movie that should have been mentioned but we left out? Do you agree with our picks? Comment on our Facebook or Instagram account to let your voice be heard!

Music in this episode: Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!  We had so much fun recording this episode that we are splitting it into two episodes! Part I starts out with movie news with more Star Wars updates, Umbrella Academy and our predictions on movie theaters reopening slowly after quarantine.  Will it be affected? How will things change? We then begin our discussion on the classic movie The Princess Bride noting all of the influential actors and actresses starring in the film. Phil reminisces on childhood memories of the movie and we get Kaiti's take on having never watched it before  .... INCONCEIVABLE!!  We also discover the Matryoshka Effect in film and how it applies. We round it all off with a quiz all about The Princess Bride ... As you wish. Music in this episode: Take a Chance and Happy Happy Game Show by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 3 starts out with movie news including Star Wars Day, AMC movie theater drama and more. We also discuss the sequel video game to The Last of Us and have an in depth discussion on our opinions of spoilers in the world of movies/books/video games. This week's spotlight movie is Joker, staring Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz and Frances Conroy. We discuss the different iconic scenes from the movie, how the actors portray their characters, and the sad consequences of Arthur's (Phoenix) ignored mental illness.  Phil and Kaiti also compare the difference in  actor's portrayals throughout the history of the Joker character. We end with a quiz all about the Joker .... hmmm, you would think there was a theme going on here.

As a reminder, if you or anyone you know may be showing signs of mental illness, please use the following information:

https://www.mentalhealth.gov/talk

https://www.nami.org/Home

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1.800.273.8255

Music in this episode:

Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Bossa Antigua Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, we start out with some movie news from the past week, including info about movie release date changes, The Mandalorian, Dune and much more. We learn what a bottle episode is in television. Our discussion on Bloodshot (staring Vin Diesel, Sam Heughan and Guy Pearce) takes us on a roller coaster of CGI, future technology and deciding if we've heard this song before ... ??? There may or may not be a tangent about Outlander (there totally is one). Sláinte. We finish with a quiz all about Vin Diesel ... which somehow we take a side road to visit with Prince for a bit.  Again, there's no topic we can't discuss on Muggle with a Mic! We hope you enjoy! (Note: If you have not seen Bloodshot yet, would like to avoid spoilers and still wish to listen to the episode, skip from 21:55 to 46:08.)

Trebuchet!!!!

Intro music: Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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Hello and welcome to our new podcast! This is our first episode which contains topics from the effect of COVID-19 on the movie industry to Star Wars/Star Trek and even a conversation on a Jane Austen novel television show adaptation. We cover the entire spectrum of pop culture in this episode, that's for sure! Hope you enjoy! Stay tuned for more episodes to come!

Intro music: Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/