Cultural Stew Podcast

A cultural recommendation podcast. Listen to what we think is worth checking out, and what isn't in the high paced world of media & entertainment

About the show

A cultural recommendation podcast. Listen to what we think is worth checking out, and what isn't in the high paced world of media & entertainment

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Episodes and Blog Entries

  • The Making of Rocketman for Elton John- The Cut.

    Article  |  June 5th, 2019
    By Valerie Vidmar

    Elton John's Rocketman--"behind the scenes"

  • The Goldfinch Trailer

    Article  |  June 5th, 2019
    By Valerie Vidmar
    the goldfinch, trailer

    Just some new trailers you might be interested in...

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    A Spoonful of Scars from G to R

    Episode  |  December 18th, 2018  |  Season 1  |  1 hr 46 mins
    audiobooks, film, games, music, streaming, tv

    How movies standards changed over the years. The PG movies of our youth are now considered PG-13 or R. What should we let our kids watch? The movies of our youth and our reactions to them as an adult? We review Aquaman, Walt Disney: The Man behind the Myth and revisit Sound of Music

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    Kominsky's Color of Ralph

    Episode  |  November 29th, 2018  |  Season 1  |  1 hr 55 mins
    audiobooks, film, games, music, streaming, tv

    Join us as we talk about All WE Had, Ralph Breaks the Internet, and The Kominsky Method. Dive into our stew as we discuss the usage of color in film, from grading to purposeful art choices.

  • MINI: Moments of Influence EP 8 - Danny Hoskins

    Episode  |  November 13th, 2018  |  Season 1  |  28 mins 8 secs
    audiobooks, film, games, music, streaming, tv

    Danny Hoskins sits down with Ron to discuss the influence of Stephen Kings "IT" and storytelling, on his life and career.

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    Red Dead Rhapsody

    Episode  |  November 6th, 2018  |  Season 1  |  1 hr 53 mins
    audiobooks, film, games, music, musicians, streaming, tv

    Join us as we talk about....movies based on prequels, sequels, reboots, musicians, bands, fake bands, fake movies about fake bands and how the gaming industry can dwarf any movie.

  • MINI: Moments of Influence EP 7 - Jeremy Dewey

    Episode  |  October 29th, 2018  |  Season 1  |  40 mins 43 secs
    audiobooks, film, games, music, streaming, tv

    Valerie sits down and talks with guest Jeremy Dewey and the influence music by Gustav Mahler had on him.

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    The Exorcism of Lady Gaga at the El Royale

    Episode  |  October 23rd, 2018  |  Season 1  |  2 hrs 30 mins

    Today we talk about Horror! Lady Gaga! Bad Times at the El Royale and much much more.

  • Let's Talk About Maniac Predator Sex

    Episode  |  October 1st, 2018  |  Season 1  |  1 hr 49 mins

    TITLE: Cultural Stew Podcast
    EPISODE: 0021
    INTROS and what we’ve been doing…
    Valerie (I) mention “stay at home moms”--I didn’t mean to leave out stay at home dads. (And I’m doing puzzles, etc in order not to CLEAN all day…hopefully I’ll be back in...

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    Happy Day, Problems & Misunderstandings

    Episode  |  September 20th, 2018  |  Season 1  |  2 hrs 25 mins

    TITLE: Cultural Stew Podcast
    EPISODE: 0020

    INTROS A welcome to the podcast--Special Guest Valerie’s sister, Wendy Hacker!
    NEWS WE CARE ABOUT
    ( Ends up with a big discussion about the new Oscar category getting voted down)
    Trailers 53:40
    (see...

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    Tully's Bechdel Test on Jack Ryan

    Episode  |  September 4th, 2018  |  Season 1  |  2 hrs 3 mins

    Join us as we chat about Jack Ryan, Ghost World, Match and discuss the Bechdel Test and Tully with special guest. More notes coming soon!

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    A Notebook on the Carnage of the Theatre Walkout

    Episode  |  August 15th, 2018  |  Season 1  |  2 hrs 26 mins

    WARNING there may be spoilers discussed during the course of the show. On todays show we catch up on theatre, Doctors Notebook, Carnage amount other things. Special guests, Kendra and Tricia! (And Quiet Wendy)

    DATE: 8/13/2018
    LENGTH: 2hr27min...

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    The Impossible Quirky MoviePass Fallout

    Episode  |  July 31st, 2018  |  Season 1  |  2 hrs 28 mins

    TITLE: Cultural Stew Podcast
    EPISODE: 0017
    LOCATION: GFMEDIA Studios

    INTROS and what we’ve been up to...

    NEWS WE CARE ABOUT 14:45
    News about new trailers, bad remakes and the downfall of MOVIE PASS

    THE RECOMMENDATION LIST 16:20
    Something...

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    MINI: Moments of Influence - Cara D'Emanuele

    Episode  |  July 24th, 2018  |  Season 1  |  33 mins 30 secs

    Join me as I bring on guest Cara D'Emanuele and we talk about the influence of Kramer vs Kramer and how acting has shaped her life.

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    Don't Think Twice about The Exorcism of The Fly, The Ant and The Wasp

    Episode  |  July 15th, 2018  |  Season 1  |  1 hr 46 mins

    Join the gang as they talk about The Fly, The Antman and the Wasp, Don't Think Twice. Films and stuff that changed our minds or views about events and so much more! TITLE: Cultural Stew Podcast
    EPISODE: 0016
    DATE: 07/15/2018
    LOCATION: GFMEDIA...

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    MINI: Moments of Influence - Dustyn Haupt

    Episode  |  July 11th, 2018  |  Season 1  |  19 mins 46 secs

    Dustin Haupt sits down with Valerie to discuss the lasting impression the TV Show Will and Grace had on his (their) lives.