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"J. McVay and Joe Virgillito discuss the final days of the Trump presidency and the inauguration and first days of Joe Biden’s presidency. Plus music from artists Comfy and The Electric Grandmother, both recorded exclusively for BTRtoday, toward the end of the show. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Associate Producer: Joe Virgillito Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/fQSCtgsp4YU[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/5mzoYiljpiY[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 01:07 - Summary of recent events 05:55 - Inauguration reactions 25:00 - The historic nature of the moment 33:55 - Biden’s first days and actions 44:50 - QAnon: duped again 55:25 - The “Patriot” Party 63:00 - Final thoughts on Trump’s term 72:27 - “The Kidnapping of Ronald Reagan” (BTR Live Studio, 2021) - The Electric Grandmother 76:00 - “Nuisance” (BTR Live Studio, 2021) - Comfy 78:55 - Outro/credits 79:44 - Finish. "

"J. McVay and Jacqueline Soller discuss two movies available to stream now: ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ - directed by Patty Jenkins and starring Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristin Wiig, and Pedro Pascal–available on HBO Max. ‘Red, White and Blue’ - the third in filmmaker Steve McQueen’s ‘Small Axe’ series, starring John Boyega–available on Amazon Prime. And we’ll also hear a live performance from Sanya N’Kanta, recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Contributor on Movies: Jacqueline Soller Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/oLhxOkLrAec[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/UQNK0QsnCbM[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/sfM7_JLk-84[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/ERCl4io-Q9U[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Movie Review: Jacqueline Soller on ‘Wonder Woman 1984 02:20 - Movie Chat w/ Jacqueline Soller & J. McVay (Spoiler Alert) 34:55 - 1st Person: Stephen // Contracting COVID - 19 44:30 - Movie Review: Jacqueline Soller on ‘Small Axe: Red, White and Blue’ 46:00 - Movie Chat w/ Jacqueline Soller & J. McVay (Spoiler Alert) 70:15 - “The Hard Lesson” (BTR Live Studio, 2021) - Sanya N’Kanta 74:30 - Outro/credits 75:12 - Finish. "

"J. McVay and Joe Virgillito discuss events that have developed since November. Needless to say, there’s a lot to cover–from the various attempts by the sitting President of the United States to overturn a legitimate election up through this week’s two US Senate races in Georgia and the the storming of the Capitol in Washington DC by supporters of Donald Trump unhappy as Congress was in session to certify the Electoral College vote won by Joe Biden. Plus music from artists Erin Frisby and Gold Connections, both recorded exclusively for BTRtoday, toward the end of the show. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Associate Producer: Joe Virgillito Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/OROIFSNLUj8[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/whIxhSgSyDA[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - Summary of recent events 09:00 - Open discussion 59:15 - “Count To Ten” (BTR Live Studio, 2021) - Erin Frisby 63:40 - “Stick Figures” (BTR Live Studio, 2021) - Gold Connections 66:55 - Outro/credits 67:41 - Finish. "

"This is the first of two episodes in which we review some favorite segments of 2020. We’ll hear J. McVay and Jacqueline Soller’s discussion of the movie ‘Contagion,’ which they rewatched and discussed near the start of the pandemic. Also, we’ll revisit some of our favorite music from the BTR Live Studio series from earlier in the year, along with some favorite segments from the 1st Person storytelling series. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Contributor on Movies: Jacqueline Soller Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/aPnGrmBAnjo[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/1pWrLqNtxws[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/3M17KyUjjrE[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/lgYZ3zB0qGI[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/Gu6N9SJeKJU[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/uSlJ64RfbAQ[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 01:16 - Movie Review: J. McVay on ‘Contagion’ (2011/revisited) 03:27 - Movie Chat w/ Jacqueline Soller & J. McVay (Spoiler Alert) 30:30 - 1st Person: Jean // Being The First Black Homeowner In Her Neighborhood 36:27 - 1st Person: Becca // Surviving A Car Accident 43:26 - “Mirage” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Lisel 47:58 - “Earth Angel” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Activity 52:35 - “On My Own” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Shamir 57:00 - “Booklet” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Felicia Douglass 59:15 - Outro/credits // end of year message 60:15 - “The Subtle Incline/Crossing Nebraska” - Allison Langerak & Wyatt Tuzo 66:07 - Finish. "

"This is the first of two episodes in which we review some favorite segments of 2020. We’ll hear J. McVay and Jacqueline Soller’s discussion of the movie ‘Onward’ from back in March, which had the odd distinction of being the last movie chat on this podcast about something they actually saw in theaters before the COVID-19 pandemic triggered lockdowns and quarantines across the country. Also, we’ll revisit some of our favorite music from the BTR Live Studio series from earlier in the year, along with some favorite segments from the 1st Person storytelling series. Oh, and a little message and something special at the end... Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Contributor on Movies: Jacqueline Soller Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/wTVWdZ2O-3E[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/R3yY51LoQyI[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/9XTHHB1Xmpk[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/Rhx3zFqS6c0[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/S425QHll-NY[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/BiYbJoGpGQ4[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/PCpa_YVyHHw[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 01:17 - Movie Review: Jacqueline Soller on ‘Onward’ (revisited) 03:05 - Movie Chat w/ Jacqueline Soller & J. McVay (Spoiler Alert) 23:18 - 1st Person: Brett // Growing Up Gay In The Catholic Community 27:22 - 1st Person: Ryan // Losing A Limb 36:10 - 1st Person: Stephanie // Learning The Importance Of Second Chances 44:05 - “In the Clouds” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Kissed by an Animal 48:07 - “Heavy Heavy” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Pom Pom Squad 50:48 - “Black Privilege” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Napoleon Da Legend 53:45 - End of year message 55:25 - "Working On Christmas" (BTR Hear & There, 2011) - El Jezel 58:45 - Outro/credits 59:29 - Finish. "

"J. McVay and Jacqueline Soller discuss two movies available now on Amazon Prime: ‘Sound of Metal’ - directed by Darius Marder and starring Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, and Paul Raci. ‘Lovers Rock’ - the second of five installments in the ‘Small Axe’ series, from director Steve McQueen. And we’ll also hear a live performance from Dominic Lavoie, recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Mentioned in the episode: Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Contributor on Movies: Jacqueline Soller Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/W6-K3qq_F6U[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/bUGjT7I1vt0[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/VFOrGkAvjAE[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/FVOhXowWqDU[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 01:06 - Movie Review: Jacqueline Soller on ‘Sound of Metal’ 02:12 - Movie Chat w/ Jacqueline Soller & J. McVay (Spoiler Alert) 33:40 - 1st Person: Alicia // Returning To NYC At The Start Of The Pandemic 39:55 - Movie Review: Jacqueline Soller on ‘Small Axe: Lovers Rock 41:10 - Movie Chat w/ Jacqueline Soller & J. McVay (Spoiler Alert) 74:05 - “Sky With Too Many Suns” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Dominic Lavoie 78:00 - Outro/credits 79:00 - Finish. "

"J. McVay and Jacqueline Soller discuss two movies out now: ‘Mank’ - the first feature film from director David Fincher in 6 years, about ‘Citizen Kane’ screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz–available on Netflix. ‘On The Rocks’ - written and directed by Sofia Coppola–available on Apple TV+. And we’ll also hear a live performance from The Rizzos, recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Contributor on Movies: Jacqueline Soller Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/i-J6qfkhYkE[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/qDFI6EbEF8c[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/Xn3sK4WiviA[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 01:06 - Movie Review: Jacqueline Soller on ‘Mank’ 02:35 - Movie Chat w/ Jacqueline Soller & J. McVay (Spoiler Alert) 39:30 - "Way Out" (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - The Rizzos 43:10 - Movie Review: Jacqueline Soller on ‘On The Rocks’ 44:37 - Movie Chat w/ Jacqueline Soller & J. McVay (Spoiler Alert) 58:05 - Outro/credits 58:48 - Finish. "

"J. McVay and Joe Virgillito discuss the failing attempts of President Trump to overthrow the results of the election as President-Elect Biden’s transition officially begins, along with announcement of some of his first cabinet picks. Also, we’ll hear a few installments from our ‘1st Person’ storytelling series, focused on learning or growing. And we’ll also hear a live performance from Dolly Valentine, recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Associate Producer: Joe Virgillito Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/cRVG2SxGpIQ[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/kNmlRf65uA8[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/n8xRNmkS0DE[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/zedx7xcJbY8[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - START /// The Biden Transition Begins (but Trump still hasn’t conceded) 14:00 - Antony Blinken >>> Secretary of State 22:00 - John Kerry >>> Special Presidential Envoy for Climate 25:30 - Avril Haines >>> Director of National Intelligence 30:45 - Janet Yellen >>> Treasury Secretary 36:45 - Alejandro Mayorkas >>> Secretary of Homeland Security 41:25 - Ron Klain >>> Chief of Staff / Linda Thomas Greenfield >>> UN Ambassador / Jake Sullivan >>> National Security Advisor / Brian Deese >>> National Economic Council / Michelle Flournoy >>> Defense Secretary /// END 46:00 - 1st Person: Livia // Learning From Getting Married Young 56:13 - "Love Is Love" (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Dolly Valentine 60:30 - 1st Person: Antonina // Attending College In Her Own Time 64:00 - 1st Person: Enzo // Maintaining Sobriety After Losing His Support System 74:10 - Outro/credits 74:50 - Finish. "

"We continue our film retro series, looking back 20 years to ‘Gladiator,’ winner of the Best Picture Academy Award for 2000. And we also hear a live performance from Fetching Pails, recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Contributors on Movies: Jacqueline Soller & Charles Hinshaw Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/bceSkOernuw[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 00:59 - START /// 20yr Film Retro: ‘Gladiator’ 05:05 - Did you see this when it came out or had you seen it before watching it this time? 06:25 - What was your take on it at the time? 08:52 - What’s your take on it now? How does it hold up 20 years later? Has it been influential? 12:48 - Things that stood out then or stand out now / Performances 27:58 - Have the people involved in the film been successful since then? 35:15 - Do you think the movie will continue to stand the test of time? 37:25 - Favorite Scenes (or elements)? 45:15 - Favorite movies from 2000? /// END 55:08 - “Shearer” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Fetching Pails 58:40 - Outro/credits 59:20 - Finish. "

"J. McVay and Joe Virgillito review what’s known so far about the results of the election. And we also hear live performances from Sam Burton and Ganga Lee, both recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Associate Producer: Joe Virgillito Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/Vwcxiy6t9Ko[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/N0YrFuh-MUs[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - START /// Election Roundup 02:45 - The coverage we’ve been following 05:55 - Record turnout 09:10 - 1st time Trump voters 15:48 - Misleading polls 29:15 - Texas and other state governments didn’t flip as hoped / redistricting 33:55 - The Senate / prospect of a divided government 44:50 - Biden would offer baseline relief to vulnerable people targeted by Trump 51:55 - Media’s response to Trump’s lying and subversion of electoral process 55:45 - “Stop the count” or “count the vote?” 57:25 - Progressive propositions win across the country (incl. red states) 65:10 - Biggest surprises / final thoughts /// END 72:30 - “I Can Go With You,” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Sam Burton 76:50 - “Morning Sun” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Ganga Lee 80:30 - Outro/credits 81:18 - Finish. "

"J. McVay and Joe Virgillito round out their series of episodes counting down to the end of the already-in-progress election, discussing the major events of the last couple of weeks: Polling and high turnout in early/mail in balloting SCOTUS’ decision to disallow counting of votes in Wisconsin that come in after election day and Kavanaugh’s hackish opinion Judge Amy Coney Barrett is now Justice Amy Coney Barrett As the pandemic worsens, Pence’s team has an outbreak and he doesn’t care Trumpworld thinks crowd size = winning Trump may fire FBI Director Wray for not meddling in the election 545 migrant children are still separated from parents who cannot be found Stephen Miller wants to ramp up his assault on immigration in a potential 2nd Trump term This election is about one question: Does the person you’re voting for care if you or anyone else lives or dies? One candidate clearly doesn’t while the other does. And we also hear live performances from Vanessa Silberman and Pine Barons, both recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Associate Producer: Joe Virgillito Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/Wb-AuPG3PHI[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/G4CapexFy4I[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 01:18 - START /// Election Countdown (including timeline and polling) 11:52 - Polling and high early/mail turnout 22:20 - SCOTUS rules Wisconsin mail in ballots arriving after election day don’t count 31:45 - Amy Coney Barrett confirmed / court expansion vs. impeachment of 35:12 - The pandemic is worsening / Pence aides test positive for COVID - 19 / Trump leaves rally goers stranded in the cold in Omaha / Trump team claims crowd sizes means polls are wrong 47:35 - Trump may fire FBI Director Christopher Wray after election 51:25 - 545 migrant children are still separated from parents who can’t be found 55:43 - Stephen Miller’s drawer full of atrocious immigrtion policies he’s saving for a 2nd term 57:14 - Does the person you’re voting for care if you or anyone else lives or dies? 59:35 - Predictions / wrapping up /// END 64:48 - “Down” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Vanessa Silberman 67:57 - “Clique Bait” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Pine Barons 72:58 - Outro/credits 73:37 - Finish. "

"J. McVay and Joe Virgillito continue their series of episodes counting down to the end of the already-in-progress election, discussing the major events of the last couple of weeks, from the president seeming to endorse the extra-judicial killing of a suspect by US Marshalls and Giuliani’s daughter endorsing Biden to some Republicans beginning to distance themselves from Trump while others are supposedly being vetted for a potential Biden cabinet. Also, turnout is high in early and mail in voting, Barrett’s SCOTUS nomination has gained popularity, and Rudy Giuliani got caught by Borat with his hand in his pants. And we also hear live performances from Raye Zaragoza and Mock Suns, both recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Associate Producer: Joe Virgillito Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/HPd_msJbHUg[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/g5ugIwEl37g[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 00:59 - START /// Election Countdown (including timeline) 07:50 - Trump endorses extra - judicial killing 16:17 - Caroline Rose Giuliani endorses Biden/Harris 21:03 - Ben Sasse & John Cornyn attempt to distance themselves from Trump 27:55 - Republicans supposedly being vetted for potential Biden cabinet 35:19 - High turnout in early and mail in voting / Election forecast looks good for Dems 43:54 - Polling improves for Amy Coney Barrett SCOTUS nomination 49:30 - Rudy Giuliani is in the new Borat movie and it doesn’t look good /// END 59:09 - “The It Girl” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Raye Zaragoza 62:58 - “More” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Mock Suns 67:30 - Outro/credits 68:10 - Finish. "

"J. McVay and Joe Virgillito continue their series of episodes counting down to the end of the already-in-progress election, discussing the major events of the last couple of weeks, from the Vice Presidential debate and record fundraising by Dem. Jaime Harrison in a usual GOP Stronghold to plots to kidnap governors, SCOTUS rulings and confirmation hearings, and BS attempts by Trumpworld to smear Biden. And we also hear a live performance from Sad13, recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Associate Producer: Joe Virgillito Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/OnTmXfYlOtc[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - START /// Election Countdown (including timeline) 07:25 - The VP debate 16:30 - Jaime Harrison’s record fundraising in NC Senate race 21:30 - Plots to kidnap Governors Whitmer and Northam 30:50 - Donald Trump asks SCOTUS to stop Manhattan DA from getting his tax/financial records 32:32 - SCOTUS stops 2020 Census 36:43 - Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s SCOTUS nomination hearings 48:15 - Trump campaign attempts to smear Biden w/ BS allegations 61:20 - Early voting / Trump back to campaigning / dueling town halls /// END 65:05 - “With Baby” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Sad13 69:23 - Outro/credits 70:04 - Finish. "

"We begin a series of episodes counting down to the end of the already-in-progress election, discussing the major events of the last couple of weeks, from the fight over a seat on the Supreme Court left open by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg and new information on President Trump’s taxes to the worst presidential debate in history and the President of the United States being diagnosed with COVID-19. And we also hear a live performance from Cartalk, recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Associate Producer: Joe Virgillito Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/RTWtwzUjMYw[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - START /// Election Countdown 04:56 - The death of Justice Ginsberg 11:40 - The nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett 17:57 - The NY Times’ exposé on Trump's taxes 27:40 - The worst presidential debate ever 38:00 - POTUS has COVID - 19 48:55 - VP debate 56:20 - Polls show Biden ahead (even with seniors) /// END 66:00 - “Las Manos” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Cartalk 71:53 - Outro/credits 72:34 - Finish. "

"We begin a new film retro series, looking back 10 years to ‘The King’s Speech,’ winner of the Best Picture Academy Award for 2010. And we also hear a live performance from Nasimiyu, recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Contributors on Movies: Jacqueline Soller & Charles Hinshaw Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/8yDtHOocANc[/youtube]   00:00 - Intro 01:03 - START /// 10yr Film Retro: ‘The King’s Speech’ 04:05 - Did you see this when it came out or had you seen it before watching it this time? 05:17 - What was your take on it at the time? 08:07 - What’s your take on it now? How does it hold up 10 years later? Has it been influential over the years? 19:15 - What, if anything, stands out to you watching it now that didn't stand out to you then (and vice versa: what stood out then, but doesn't now)? 24:35 - Have the people involved in the film been successful since then? 31:00 - Do you think the movie will continue to stand the test of time? Or, if you don't think it has until now, do you think it might find an audience again in the future? 34:36 - Favorite Scenes (or elements)? 42:32 - Favorite movies from 2010? 50:43 - Stephanie // Learning The Importance Of Second Chances 58:50 - "Practice" (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Nasimiyu 64:16 - Outro/credits 64:57 - Finish. "

"J. McVay is joined by Nikkiesha McLeod, as we return to our series of recurring segments in which we meet the people behind what we do here at BTRtoday. Nikkiesha recently joined us here at BTR, as host of our newest podcast, ‘When We See Each Other.’ Follow Nikkiesha on Twitter and Instagram. Also, Jacqueline Soller and J. McVay ill discuss the recently released movie, ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things,’ written and directed by Charlie Kaufman and starring Jesse Plemons and Jessie Buckley–available on Netflix. And we hear a live performance from Photo Ops, recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Contributor on Movies: Jacqueline Soller Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/Qsu3ToWKhho[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/yl1klFOs3rg[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/cDTg62vsV4U[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 01:18 - START /// Meet BTR: Nikkiesha McLeod / about ‘When We See Each Other’ podcast 10:20 - Earliest musical memories: MJ and running away to the steelpan yard 15:33 - Moving from steelpan to other drums and percussion / college punk band 18:19 - First NYC band: Telenovela Star (via a Craigslist ad) 21:08 - Post-Telenovela Star to solo project / becoming a lead singer, etc. 26:14 - Any plans for more music? 29:00 - Poetry: “a poem is a song and a song is a poem” 34:36 - Wrapping up /// END 36:48 - Megan // Losing Her Mother To Alcoholism 43:17 - Movie Review: Jacqueline Soller on ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’ 44:37 - Movie Chat: Jacqueline Soller + J. McVay [SPOILER ALERT] 63:25 - "Play On" (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Photo Ops 67:16 - Outro/credits 67:57 - Finish. "

"Life During Quarantine: Covid-19 Live Updates: Trump Says He ‘Up-Played’ the Virus, Then Downplays It // NY Times There's Still An Election: Catching up: The RNC, DNC, and Kamala Harris is Biden's running mate Is This the Secret to Selling Joe Biden? // The Atlantic How much of the country may view the election results as illegitimate... and then what? What else? The Oscars’ new rules for Best Picture nominees, explained // Vox Our Week in Media: The Ridiculous War-Gaming of the 2020 Election // The New Republic BTR Live Studio: [youtube]https://youtu.be/D5ZUfKPk0w4[/youtube] Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Associate Producer/Contributor: Joe Virgillito Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu 00:00 - Intro 01:27 - Life During Quarantine: Trump doesn’t care about people dying and lies about his response to the pandemic 15:30 - There’s Still An Election: Remember the conventions? / The Biden campaign is wooing younger voters with hints at progressiveness, but no specifics / A large percentage of the country may not accept election results 49:15 - Other News: The Oscars will require better representation for Best Picture nominees 60:55 - Our Week in Media: “The Ridiculous War-Gaming of the 2020 Election” by Osita Nwanevu (The New Republic) 67:44 - "The Offering" (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Xanthe Alexis 71:18 - Outro/credits 71:58 - Finish. "

"Contributor Matt Ruby speaks with Paul Ollinger. Paul is a comedian, used to work at Facebook, and now hosts a podcast that explores the psychology of money, called ‘Crazy Money.’ Also, J. McVay and Jacqueline Soller discuss the new movie, ‘Buoyancy’ which is available now via Kino Lorber’s virtual cinema, Kino Marquee. And we also hear live performances from Oginalii and HaStyle Rhymes, recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Contributor on Politics and Culture: Matt Ruby Contributor on Movies: Jacqueline Soller Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/mb43Raj44BQ[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/dml3P5Wqbmw[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/xIIw_nJlVf4[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 01:11 - START /// Matt Ruby chats with Paul Ollinger / beginning the ‘Crazy Money’ podcast / why people are reluctant to discuss money 03:20 - Personal relationship with money and finances as a comedian, then working at Facebook 11:10 - Comedians and finances 14:35 - Money buys happiness only to a point: about $75k 19:00 - ‘Friends,’ Hootie and the Blowfish, and lessons learned 21:30 - Happiness in people who win the lottery vs. people who are paralyzed 24:40 - Philosopher Peter Singer and effective altruism 28:15 - Questioning capitalism 31:10 - Lessons Paul has learned from producing ‘Crazy Money’ / happiness curve 33:50 - Lessons for the pandemic / wrapping up /// END 36:30 - “Pillars” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Oginalii 41:47 - Movie Review: Jacqueline Soller on ‘Buoyancy’ 43:23 - Movie Chat: Jacqueline Soller + J. McVay [SPOILER ALERT] 57:30 - “The Gospel" (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - HaStyle Rhymes 60:05 - Outro/credits 60:54 - Finish. "

"J. McVay, Jacqueline Soller and Charles Hinshaw discuss the new movie, ‘Bill & Ted Face the Music,’ as well as the first two movies in the series from around 30 years ago. And we also hear a live performance from BRNDA, recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Contributors on Movies: Jacqueline Soller & Charles Hinshaw Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/qwPdchQupv4[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 01:01 - Movie Chat: ‘Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure’ 26:00 - Movie Chat: ‘Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey’ 38:30 - Movie Chat: ‘Bill & Ted Face The Music’ 63:57 - “Jackie’s Bone Tired” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - BRNDA 67:35 - Outro/credits 68:18 - Finish. "

"J. McVay, Jacqueline Soller and Charles Hinshaw discuss the new movie, ‘Bill & Ted Face the Music,’ as well as the first two movies in the series from around 30 years ago. And we also hear a live performance from BRNDA, recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Contributors on Movies: Jacqueline Soller & Charles Hinshaw Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/qwPdchQupv4[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 01:01 - Movie Chat: ‘Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure’ 26:00 - Movie Chat: ‘Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey’ 38:30 - Movie Chat: ‘Bill & Ted Face The Music’ 63:57 - “Jackie’s Bone Tired” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - BRNDA 67:35 - Outro/credits 68:18 - Finish. "