Lot's of folks have asked so here's the gear I use to record and produce a podcast and vlog while riding a bicycle. And, some very big news for The Morning Ride Pedal Powered Podcast at 6:20 in this episode.

We saw "Fantastic Fungi" last night and was again inspired and left in a state of wonder at the world of mushrooms, their ability to heal the planet, medicinal properties, and how they help us think straight. More at www.jefferyoliver.com

We've got a big announcement today about our international short film festival in Boise, Idaho. Details at www.sunsetgrovefilmfest.com.

Brad Pitt is an aging stuntman, Laura Dern, a high-powered lawyer...but only in the movies. As people, what responsibility to actresses and actors have as public figures, as celebrities? And a shout out to Lulu Wang for her win at the Film Independent Spirit Awards for "The Farewell"!

We just watched "Ford v Ferrari" and I got to wondering, "Is it more difficult for actresses and actors to play historical or fictional characters?"

5.04 | February 6, 2020

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We’ve been hosting “tiny film festivals” in our living room for 10 years and now we’re starting a “real” film festival. We’re looking for short films that inspire wonder and uplift the consciousness of the planet. Visit the Sunset Grove Film Festival (www.sunsetgrovefilmfest.com) for more info. Next screening is April 18 in Boise, Idaho.

How does acting work? How do actresses and actors get into roles? What role does a director play in creating character? And a big announcement for people who love films and love filmmaking.

The Academy Awards have been under a lot of scrutiny in recent years and I’m wondering, do the Oscars still matter? And, I share my favorite nominations of the films I’ve seen so far.

5.01 / 2020.01.27 © Sunset Grove Media / www.jefferyoliver.com

What is it about “Dead Poets Society” that this 30-year old film continues to inspire me today? What does it have to do with Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave” or Joseph Campbell’s ideas on mythology? What does this film teach me as a filmmaker? What does this film teach me as a human being? Also, big news about this podcast and, very sincerely, Happy Thanksgiving.

Season 4, Episode 35 | Nov. 28, 2019 © Sunset Grove Media

What makes something memorable? What makes a story meaningful? What’s the connection between the artist Michelangelo and Vito Corleone in “The Godfather”?

Notes at www.jefferyoliver.com | Nov. 4, 2019