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Electric Shadow Channel

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Electric Shadow "I Did Get a Medal", with Peter Mayhew

May 28, 2019 18:00 - 52 minutes - 28 Bytes

Peter Mayhew’s generosity of self and spirit far exceeded the size implied by even the most hyperbolic metaphors people have used over the decades. Recorded live at Dallas Comic Show 2016. Sponsored by * Fracture: photos printed on glass. * TextExpander: write faster, smarter, and better. Visit  TextExpander.com/podcastfor 20% off your first year. * You can also support the show directly by becoming an ESN Member. Member benefits include early access to upcoming e...

Electric Shadow Emilia Clarke & Nathalie Emmanuel live in Houston

May 28, 2019 03:01 - 48 minutes - 27 Bytes

This is a bonus not-really-an-episode recorded live at Comicpalooza 2019. For context: this Q&A happened after Game of Thrones S8 episode 4 dropped, but before episode 5 aired. Nathalie Emmanuel came onstage first, followed by Emilia Clarke, who joined her for the remainder of the Q&A.

Electric Shadow “Dr. Bran-hattan”, with Isaac Hempstead-Wright

May 28, 2019 03:00 - 47 minutes - 28 Bytes

Isaac (Bran Stark) talks about stumbling his way into acting, the experience of working on the biggest international series in TV history, and what he wants to do beyond the Seven Kingdoms. Recorded live at Alamo City Comic Con 2018, so this episode contains no spoilers for Season 8 of Game of Thrones. It does, however, spoil things from across all of the first 7 seasons of the show. Sponsored by * Backblaze: Backup everything on your Mac or PC for just $5 a month. * TextExpand...

Electric Shadow "Flirting in Hodor", with Kristian Nairn

April 14, 2019 02:00 - 48 minutes - 28 Bytes

Kristian Nairn only had one word to work with throughout his time on Game of Thrones, but he found a way to make the most of it. In doing so, he’s become one of the most-beloved characters on one of the great shows in TV history. Find out how much Kristian knew about the books before he auditioned, the most difficult day he had on-set, and more than you may have known about his fondness for comic books, heavy metal, and World of Warcraft. Sponsored by * Fracture: photos printed on ...

Electric Shadow "Space Odyssey", with Keir Dullea & Gary Lockwood

April 14, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 35 Bytes

Last year marked the 50th Anniversary of Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey. Stars Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood discuss the making of the film and the 50-year journey since. One of the greatest films in the history of cinema was hated by critics at the time of its release. It completely changed the direction of science fiction “space” cinema and cemented the genre as anything but silly, compared to what came before. This episode was culled from a series of interviews conducted ov...

Electric Shadow Coco and The Little Details, with Ana Ramírez González

March 08, 2018 05:58 - 1 hour - 34 Bytes

Over the last five years, Coco sketch artist Ana Ramirez has gone from an intern to being staffed on an Academy Award-winning feature (Coco), illustrating the official Coco storybook (Miguel and the Grand Harmony), and starting work on a second, still-secret feature. Ana discusses her path to working for Pixar, her journey on Coco, and how Pixar makes the concept of a progressive, inclusive workplace a reality. Sponsored by * TextExpander: write faster, smarter, and better. Visit ...

Electric Shadow Moana and Sculptural Integrity, with Malcon Pierce

November 30, 2016 05:00 - 23 minutes - 12 Bytes

Moana supervising animator Malcon Pierce shares the story of how he fell in love with and began working in animation, and what he learned truly made something take on the trademark look and feel of “classic Disney”. Sponsored by * Fracture: photos printed beautifully on glass. Made in the USA, but with international shipping available. Visit fractureme.com/podcast  and tell them we sent you to save 10% on your first order.

Electric Shadow Terry Farrell: Many Lives, Many Faces

November 05, 2016 16:00 - 44 minutes - 25 Bytes

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's Terry Farrell discusses the trials & tribulations she underwent as an aspiring actress, the choices she wishes she could have made, and how rewarding it is to have helped crack glass ceilings for countless women. Sponsored by * Fracture: photos printed beautifully on glass. Made in the USA, but with international shipping available. Visit fractureme.com/podcast  and tell them we sent you to save 10% on your first order. * The Nuisance Comm...

Electric Shadow Michael Dorn & John de Lancie: A Different Path

November 04, 2016 16:00 - 32 Bytes

Star Trek stars Michael Dorn and John de Lancie explore what gave their lives focus, leading to professional lives as actors. "Worf" & "Q" also talk politics, but not specific candidates nor polls. Rather, what issues and priorities are missing from modern politics...as well as Star Trek? Sponsored by * Fracture: photos printed beautifully on glass. Made in the USA, but with international shipping available. Visit fractureme.com/podcast  and tell them we sent you to save ...

Electric Shadow Susan Eisenberg, Wonder Woman

October 26, 2016 03:00 - 48 minutes - 28 Bytes

To an entire generation of fans, Susan Eisenberg is Wonder Woman. From a childhood love of radio theatre and classic cinema to taking up the golden lasso of Wonder Woman, Susan Eisenberg has build her career around the things she loves. Her audience loves her for it, and for good reason. Sponsored Exclusively by * Fracture: photos printed beautifully on glass. Made in the USA, but with international shipping available. Visit fractureme.com/podcast  and tell them we sent y...

Electric Shadow Doctor Strange: Let Magic Be Magic with Scott Derrickson

October 20, 2016 18:45 - 54 minutes - 31 Bytes

Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson and film programmer, critic, and activist Walter Chaw discuss Marvel's Sorcerer Supreme: from updating the character for the screen to confronting accusations of whitewashing and erasure from a conscientious perspective. Sponsored Exclusively by * Fracture: photos printed beautifully on glass. Made in the USA, but with international shipping available. Visit fractureme.com/podcast  and tell them we sent you to save 10% on your firs...

Electric Shadow Mark Hamill & Kevin Conroy - The Brass Ring

October 12, 2016 04:15 - 53 minutes - 31 Bytes

Mark Hamill and Kevin Conroy reflect on almost 25 years as friends and on-screen nemeses. On this very special episode, Hamill and Conroy share fascinating stories you've never heard, tease future collaborations (!), and answer audience questions at Fan Expo Canada 2016. Pictured: your host accidentally intruding on an intimate moment between close friends. Sponsored Exclusively by * Fracture: photos printed beautifully on glass. Made in the USA, but with international shippi...

Electric Shadow George Takei: His Own History

September 09, 2016 01:30 - 52 minutes - 30 Bytes

Star Trek turns 50 tonight at 8:30pm central time, and this 50th Anniversary special starsGeorge Takei telling stories from Star Trek as well as his own life. Recorded live at Fan Expo Canada 2016. Sponsored by * Fracture: your photos printed on glass. Visit fractureme.com/podcast  and tell them we sent you to save 10%. * Mack Weldon: for the love of all that's holy, change your underwear already. Use offer code ELECTRIC to save 20%. * Drobo: save $100 on 5D, 5N, ...

Electric Shadow Pete's Dragon: Unstuck in Time with David Lowery & Toby Hallbrooks

September 07, 2016 03:22 - 40 minutes - 22 Bytes

Pete's Dragon director David Lowery and screenwriter Toby Halbrooks made a reboot/remake/reimagining of a "franchise" picture refreshing and unique. Sometimes, the secret ingredient is a voice actor adding a dialogue-free character to a simple, honest fantasy world. Sponsored by * Fracture: your photos printed on glass. Visit fractureme.com/podcast  and tell them we sent you to save 10%. * Mack Weldon: for the love of all that's holy, change your underwear already. Us...

Electric Shadow The Length of Your Vision (Jennifer Hale & Joe Madureira)

July 13, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 36 Bytes

Legendary voice actress Jennifer Hale and game producer/superstar artist Joe Madureira ended up on the same panel at Fan Expo Dallas completely by accident. They discuss their origin stories as fans and creatives, as well as their roles on opposite sides of the glass in the recording booth. One of them might have ended up landing a job thanks to a panel scheduling error. Sponsored by * Fracture: your photos printed on glass. Visit fractureme.com/podcast  and tell them we sent...

Electric Shadow Edward James Olmos: Nothing Came Easy

June 13, 2016 19:30 - 1 hour - 34 Bytes

Edward James Olmos has never shied away from his activism and personal beliefs informing his work. He went from baseball player to rock and roller to iconic Latino actor, but the road was never easy. Recorded live at Dallas Comic-Con Fan Days in February 2016. There is a spoiler warning in the episode for a very short section that contains massive spoilers for Battlestar Galactica. Sponsored by * Mack Weldon: save 20% with ELECTRIC * Drobo: save $100 on 5D, 5N, Mini, or any 8- ...

Electric Shadow Star Wars: Going Back Into Space with John Gruber & Dan Perri

May 05, 2016 03:00 - 53 minutes - 34 Bytes

There is something wrong with the opening crawl for The Force Awakens. Fan and typography enthusiast John Gruber and original Star Wars opening title sequence designer Dan Perri help unravel the mystery of where (and when) things went wrong. Brought to you by * Mack Weldon: save 20% with ELECTRIC * Drobo: save $100 on 5D, 5N, Mini, or any 8- or 12-bay model with ESN1 * Comic Bento: save $5 with ELECTRIC

Electric Shadow Team Negative One

April 05, 2016 01:15 - 1 hour - 37 Bytes

A small group of fans spent almost half a decade restoring the original Star Wars (in HD) from 35mm film prints. They don't want to make money off of it. They don't want their names publicized. They just want the work to be done. This is their fascinating story, as told by "Mr. Black". Brought to you by * Comic Bento, the original graphic novel subscription box. Save $5 using ELECTRIC at checkout. * Mack Weldon, bringing science fiction-level magic to your underwear d...

Criterion Collected 10: Absurdity and Despair, with Oscar Isaac

February 07, 2016 04:00 - 20 minutes - 12 Bytes

Self-described "Cheknov and Shakespeare fan" Oscar Isaac on the distinctly different personalities of the directors he's worked with, mostly focusing on his work with the Coen Brothers for new-to-the-Collection Inside Llewyn Davis. Brought to you by * Comic Bento: The original graphic novel subscription box service. Get $5 off your first month by using COLLECTED at checkout.

Electric Shadow Two Kinds of Silence: Reacting to The Force Awakens

December 30, 2015 19:15 - 1 hour - 35 Bytes

20 guests are asked to pick just one thing in (or about) Star Wars: The Force Awakens to talk about for two minutes or less. Brought to you by * Casper: premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Use coupon code ELECTRICSHADOW to save $50 on your choice of Casper mattress.  Terms and Conditions Apply. Note: no Bothans were harmed in the making of this ad. * Warby Parker: Affordable eyewear with a free 5-day, 5-pair home try-on program. Get free 3-day sh...

Electric Shadow A New New Hope

December 18, 2015 07:45 - 44 minutes - 21 Bytes

This episode is nothing but spoiler talk regarding The Force Awakens, with John Gholson and Moisés reflecting on what they absorbed having just seen the film at an early critics' screening, prior to its public opening. Pictured above: John Gholson, age 5, being "choked" by a grown man. Part 1 of this conversation can be found here. Brought to you by * Casper: premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Use coupon code ELECTRICSHADOW to save $50 on your choice of Casper mat...

Electric Shadow Lying to Children

December 16, 2015 23:15 - 44 minutes - 21 Bytes

Without spoiling The Force Awakens, John Gholson joins Moisés to reminisce about the rise, fall, and potential “re-awakening” of Star Wars fandom . From childhood to anticipation of the new movie, what triggers your Star Wars sense memory? Pictured above, John Gholson, age 5. In our next episode, we will dig into spoilers for The Force Awakens. In addition to holding publication until public screenings start Thursday night, it’ll carry warnings (and no spoilers in its show notes). Brou...

Electric Shadow Dan Starkey: Serials and Cinema

December 15, 2015 11:30 - 25 minutes - 12 Bytes

Modern TV has melded the old-school “chapter play” format with modern, lower-cost (and at once higher quality) production methods. The result is episodic content that is more than giving feature-length movies a run for their money. Erika Ensign (Verity, Lazy Doctor Who) joins Strax the Sontarran himself Dan Starkey to reveal how Doctor Who is succeeding where multimillion-dollar franchise features are hit-and-miss. Brought to you by * SaneBox: Stop letting your email eat you alive....

Electric Shadow Guillermo del Toro: Every Scar Tells a Story

November 05, 2015 22:00 - 48 minutes - 23 Bytes

Remastered and re-edited, this 2012 interview with Crimson Peak director Guillermo del Toro found him in post-production on Pacific Rim and nearing production on Crimson Peak(still in theatres) and The Strain, which just completed its second season. He talks about the power of monsters, video games, and his devout fervor for Hitchcock. Interview originally broadcast 21 December 2012.

Electric Shadow This is Halloween with Chris Sarandon and Ken Page

October 31, 2015 15:00 - 28 minutes - 13 Bytes

Jack Skellington and Oogie Boogie (Chris Sarandon and Ken Page) take center stage in this very special Halloween bonus installment of our Behind the Microphone series, discussing their formative creative influences, strange things they've signed, and the power of the theatre. Behind the Microphone: part 3 in an ongoing series Brought to you by * SaneBox: Stop letting your email eat you alive. Do the 2-week free trial and get $25 off your new membership when you sign up by ...

Electric Shadow The First Instinct with Steve Blum & Mary McGlynn

October 30, 2015 19:00 - 58 minutes - 28 Bytes

Cowboy Bebop changed the perception of anime dubbed into English. Steve Blum (Spike) and Mary McGlynn (Julia and ADR Director on Bebop) discuss their origin stories as performers and voice actors in the latest installment of our Behind the Microphone series. Stick around for a falling-in-love story that's never been told on-the-record. Brought to you by * Casper: premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Use ELECTRICSHADOW to save $50 on your choice of mattress. Terms a...

Criterion Collected This Is Spinal Tap (1984): Out of Character

October 03, 2015 04:11 - 1 hour - 39 Bytes

Out of print since 2000, this out-of-character commentary track by stars Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer was originally recorded in 1994 for Criterion's Laserdisc release. It was ported to the 1998 DVD edition, along with the 20-minute "pitch reel" cut and a second commentary featuring director Rob Reiner, producer Karen Murphy, and editors Robert Leighton and Kent Beyda. Christopher Guest would not begin directing his series of improvisational comedy-documentaries ...

Criterion Collected 9: Bonsai Chia Pet

September 30, 2015 23:30 - 11 minutes - 5 Bytes

This Is Spinal Tap is probably the most-selected OOP title on filmmakers' Criterion Top Ten lists. The 1994 Laserdisc (1998 DVD) features the only out-of-character commentary track ever recorded by the headline trio. Featured here: excerpts from that track, as well as a mournful recounting of the now-fifteen-years-out-of-print features that really "lick [the] love pump" for fans.

Criterion Collected 8: From Graduating to Flunking

September 14, 2015 19:45 - 33 minutes - 16 Bytes

In the third installment of our ongoing series on the films and career of Yasujiro Ozu, we find a filmmaker in transition, with Ozu finding elements of his voice and themes that will persist over the following three decades. Part 3 in Ozu Seasons, an ongoing series Brought to you by * SaneBox: Stop letting your email eat you alive. Get a no-credit-card-required, 2-week free trial and $25 off your new membership when you sign up by visiting SaneBox.com/esn. Films Covered ...

Electric Shadow Leonard Nimoy: Always Say Yes

August 07, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 52 Bytes

At his final convention appearance in 2011, Leonard Nimoy revealed more in one sitting than anyone expected, at once telling his life's story and reminding us that "There's always room for one more good one". Pictured above: Nimoy (r.) and his son Adam (l.) Brought to you by * Warby Parker: Affordable eyewear with a free 5-day, 5-pair home try-on program. Get free 3-day shipping by using our referral link. * Casper: premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Use coupon ...

Electric Shadow Behind the Microphone with Tom Kenny & Charles Martinet

July 02, 2015 01:30 - 46 minutes - 37 Bytes

A look at the different paths taken by actors known best for their various voices, featuring the incomparable Tom Kenny (Spongebob Squarepants,  Adventure Time) and Charles Martinet (the voice of Nintendo's Mario). There's more to voice acting than just doing "funny voices". As an exclusive treat, you'll hear the first meeting between SpongeBob and The Ice King and learn the definitive pronunciation of "Mario". Brought to you by * Warby Parker: Affordable eyewear with a free 5-day, ...

Electric Shadow Fighting Evil by Moonlight with Babs Tarr & Jess Fink

June 02, 2015 03:45 - 28 minutes - 24 Bytes

A look at the sensation that is Sailor Moon, which has always been more than "just another anime for girls". Rockstar comic creators Babs Tarr and Jess Fink talk about the series' deep influence over them as creative professionals. Creators like Babs and Jess are now in turn driving stronger, more complex and relatable roles for women in their industries as well as in the stories they are telling. Brought to you by * Casper: premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Use coupo...

Criterion Collected 7: The Edge of Regret

April 24, 2015 02:45 - 20 minutes - 17 Bytes

In the second installment of our ongoing series on the films and career of  Yasujiro Ozu, we blaze through his first eight films (seven of which are competely lost) as we watch a Japanese slacker who loves American movies find his voice. Ozu Seasons Part 2

Electric Shadow Banned From the Ranch (Special Edition)

April 16, 2015 17:00 - 1 hour - 62 Bytes

Just after Disney acquired LucasFilm in the fall of 2012, Moisés spoke with film critic Drew McWeeny about the doors opened by a regime change, the early days of Ain't It Cool, his being officially banned from Skywalker Ranch, and the best way to watch Star Wars with your kids, among other things. 2.5 years later, and on the heels of the opening of Star Wars Celebration 2015, Drew comes off as more prescient than anyone gave him credit for being...at the time or since. The discussion ...

Criterion Collected 6: Ozu Seasons

April 16, 2015 04:00 - 11 minutes - 9 Bytes

Roger Ebert's voice introduces us to a new, "seasonal" (in more than one sense) series focusing on Yasujiro Ozu. Ozu Seasons Part 1

Electric Shadow Alex Garland: Not Epiphany-Based

April 11, 2015 16:24 - 23 minutes - 21 Bytes

Ex Machina writer/director Alex Garland grew up a fan of science fiction. His new film sets itself apart by happily eschewing on- and off-screen obstacles that get in the way of sci-fi cinema being great. At SXSW 2015, he and Moisés discuss the formative and professional influences that brought Ex Machina to the screen. Enter to win a copy of the Ex Machina soundtrack by leaving Electric Shadow a fresh iTunes review and email us using the contact form. Brought to you by * Squarespa...

Criterion Collected 5: Fight to Free the World

March 04, 2015 03:58 - 8 minutes - 4 Bytes

When you ask someone the name their favorite Charles Chaplin film, I've found that it generally is not The Great Dictator (1940). Popularity be damned, it may be his most culturally significant and important. This is a taste of why, especially in the WikiLeaks Era of the Information Age, I think you should make time for it.

Electric Shadow Sense Memory with Manish Dayal

February 03, 2015 05:03 - 13 minutes - 9 Bytes

The Hundred-Foot Journey is anything but shy on the subject of flavor. The film's star, Manish Dayal, talks about his upbringing in two cultures and helps answer what makes a "food film" worth watching. Brought to you by * The Warner Archive Collection: whether you're watching DVDs and Blu-rays, or live in a streaming-only household, there's something new from them each week, like White Comanche (1968), where William Shatner plays the dual role of half-Comanche twins.

Electric Shadow Monkey's Paw with Keith Calder & Simon Barrett

January 08, 2015 23:52 - 23 minutes - 15 Bytes

Keith Calder and Simon Barrett return for an all-spoiler discussion of The Guest, now on VOD, DVD, and Blu-ray in the U.S. None of this will make much sense unless you've seen the movie, and is full of spoilers. Consider this "Electric Shadow episode 16B", with a continuity-free, "regular" episode to come before the week ends. Brought to you by ESN Members: if you love our shows, you're going to love some of the new things we have coming soon. Members get a first look at new stuff, with ...

Criterion Collected 4: Sean Connery's Penis

January 08, 2015 02:48 - 9 minutes - 6 Bytes

We look at the "Banned Bond" commentaries from the Laserdisc Era of Criterion, using clips from the Dr. No track as context for why they're important and unique. Listen to them on their own or synced up with the movies. The long-out-of-print and never-to-be-reissued commentaries for Dr. No, From Russia With Love, and Goldfinger were posted on 21 December 2014 alongside this blog post.

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