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The Sport of Life: Chats w/ Comedians, Filmmakers, Sports Figures, Musicians, & Intellectuals

Trey Elling chats with comedians, filmmakers, sports figures, musicians, and authors about their stories.

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00:13:42

#231 - Roman Coppola on blockchain-funded indie films

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2022/04/05

Decentralized Pictures Foundation (DCP) co-founders Roman Coppola, Leo Matchett, and Michael Musante chat with Trey Elling during SXSW 2022 about blockchain philanthropy fueling the discovery of indie filmmakers and the financing of their films. Topics include: An explanation of Decentralized Pictures, or DCP (1:28) What inspires Roman to want to help others (1:52) Blockchain's role in what DCP is trying to do (3:34) Why they're so enthusiastic about DCP (5:00) Roman's experiences working

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00:09:33

#230 - Tony Hawk & Sam Jones on TONY HAWK: UNTIL THE...

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2022/03/31

Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk and director Sam Jones chat with Trey Elling about the new HBO documentary, TONY HAWK: UNTIL THE WHEELS FALL OFF. The film takes a wide-ranging, definitive look at Hawk’s life and iconic career. Topics include: Sam Jones interview (2:11) The genesis of this documentary (2:11) Approaching Tony’s biggest vulnerabilities (3:32) They to a good question (5:18) Tony Hawk interview (7:06) Tony’s middle name being changed to “Fucking” (7:10) The most vulnerable he

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00:13:13

#229 - Rick Linklater, et al on APOLLO 10 & 1/2 at...

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2022/03/29

Writer/director Richard Linklater, actors Glen Powell and Lee Eddy, and producer Mike Blizzard chat with Trey Elling about APOLLO 10 & 1/2, available April 1st on Netflix. The film was made with rotoscoping, an animation style similar to Linklater's WAKING LIFE and A SCANNER DARKLY. But seeing as how Rick is prone to rewrite the rules of storytelling, he took this artistic process to an astoundingly detailed new level. Interviews: Mike Blizzard (1:37) Lee Eddy (5:12) Glen Powell (7:19)

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00:07:58

#228 - Donald Glover, Cast & Crew on ATLANTA at SXSW...

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2022/03/24

Several cast & crew members from ATLANTA chatted with Trey Elling and other reporters on the red carpet, prior to the screening of the first two episodes of Season 3 at SXSW 2022. The interview participants included creator and star Donald Glover ("Earn"), Zazie Beetz (Van), Hiro Murai (director & EP), Stephen Glover ("writer & producer), and Stefani Robinson (writer). Topics included: What it was like coming back to the ATLANTA world and those characters after the long hiatus (1:34)

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00:04:22

#227 - Pablo Schreiber on HALO at SXSW 2022

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2022/03/22

Pablo Schreiber chats with Trey Elling about playing "Master Chief" in the new Paramount+ series HALO, based on the popular video game. Topics include: Pablo growing up without a TV (0:43) Ensuring the proper balance of restraint and humanity when playing Master Chief (1:12) Empathizing with fans who were upset that his character takes his helmet off (2:29)

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00:17:06

#226 - Darryl "DMC" McDaniels & George Howard at SXSW...

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2022/03/17

Grammy winning musician Darryl “DMC” McDaniels and music industry savant George Howard chat with Trey Elling about revolutionizing the way music is made with blockchain, through Song That Owns Itself, or STOI. Topics include: An explanation of STOI (1:37) The meaning behind Darryl’s new song, “Million Scars” (4:36) The root of Darryl’s willingness to share his struggles with his fans (7:12) What people can do at STOI.org (12:09) A favorite memory Darryl has from his time in Austin

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00:22:47

#225 - Brittney Reese at SXSW 2022

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2022/03/15

Olympic gold medalist Brittney Reese chats with Trey Elling, prior to her appearance at SXSW 2022. Reese won a gold and two silver medals in long jump during her four Olympic performances for the US. The conversation includes: Speaking at South By as part of a panel on serving as a brand ambassador while staying true to yourself (1:15) Growing up in Mississippi (2:21) The importance of her grandfather, beginning in childhood (3:41) When she realized she was good enough at track to pursue it in

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00:36:55

#224 - Andrew Zimmern at SXSW 2022

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2022/03/14

Emmy-winning and four-time James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef, writer and teacher Andrew Zimmern chats with Trey Elling, ahead of several appearances at SXSW 2022. The guys discuss: Andrew returning to Austin for the first time since before the pandemic (1:15) Ways in which food and culture may come together in the future that isn't being talked about enough now (2:19) "Big Food" (13:30) The roots of Andrew's efforts as a humanitarian (22:27) Why restaurants will never adhere to

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00:30:02

#223 - Daniel Robinson at SXSW 2022

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2022/03/12

Former RAF fighter pilot and founder/CEO of Red 6 Daniel Robinson chats with Trey Elling about his love of flying, building a "military metaverse", and the issues surrounding Russia's military invasion of Ukraine. Daniel is taking part in a SXSW session on Saturday afternoon, March 12th, titled "Building the Military Metaverse" at Capital Factory. And you don't need a credential to attend! To RSVP, click HERE.

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00:45:28

#222 - Kenny Vaccaro at SXSW 2022

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2022/03/11

Gamers First co-founder/CEO and former NFL pro Kenny Vaccaro chats with Trey Elling about his panel discussion at SXSW 2022, titled "Gamers: The New Icons of Pop Culture & Fashion". Gamers First, or G1, is Austin's first professional eSports team. Kenny talks about his entry into professional gaming, the unique challenges and joys of providing leadership in the industry, and some Texas Longhorns and NFL football talk.

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01:04:42

#221 - Christopher Leonard on THE LORDS OF EASY MONEY

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2022/03/10

Financial journalist and bestselling author Christopher Leonard chats with Trey Elling about THE LORDS OF EASY MONEY: HOW THE FEDERAL RESERVE BROKE THE AMERICAN ECONOMY. The conversation examines how the Federal Reserve's actions over the past 12 years have set the US and world up for an unthinkable financial catastrophe.

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00:57:24

#220 - Zadra & Stickgold revisit WHEN BRAINS DREAM

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2022/03/09

Neuroscientists and sleep/dream experts Antonio Zadra (University of Montreal) and Robert Stickgold (Harvard University) join Trey Elling for a second time to discuss WHEN BRAINS DREAM: UNDERSTANDING THE SCIENCE AND MYSTERY OF OUR DREAMING MINDS. The book is now available in paperback. To hear Tony and Bob's first conversation with Books on Pod, click HERE.

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00:59:10

#219 - Alexander Zaitchik on OWNING THE SUN

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2022/03/03

Independent investigative journalist Alexander Zaitchik chats with Trey Elling about OWNING THE SUN: A PEOPLE'S HISTORY OF MONOPOLY MEDICINE FROM ASPRIN TO COVID-19 VACCINES.

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00:59:28

#218 - Julie Bogart on RAISING CRITICAL THINKERS

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2022/03/01

Parenting and childhood education expert Julie Bogart chats with Trey Elling about RAISING CRITICAL THINKERS: A PARENT'S GUIDE TO RAISING WISE KIDS IN THE DIGITAL AGE.

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00:54:07

#217 - Amy Zegart on SPIES, LIES, AND ALGORITHMS

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2022/02/25

US intelligence expert Amy B. Zegart chats with Trey Elling about SPIES, LIES, AND ALGORITHMS: THE HISTORY AND FUTURE OF AMERICAN INTELLIGENCE. Topics include: The US intel perspective on Russia's war on Ukraine (1:37) The use of cyber warfare in this conflict (3:29) An element of cyber warfare that US intel was slow to understand (4:42) DC and Silicon Valley improving their relationships for the good of cyber warfare (5:43) George Washington actually proving to be an adept liar, especially

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00:28:52

#216 - Doug Peacock on WAS IT WORTH IT?

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2022/02/25

Military vet, writer, naturalist, and filmmaker Doug Peacock chats with Trey Elling about WAS IT WORTH IT? A WILDERNESS WARRIOR'S LONG TRAIL HOME.

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00:47:13

#215 - Jackie Higgins on SENTIENT

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2022/02/22

Wildlife & science filmmaker Jackie Higgins chats with Trey Elling about SENTIENT: HOW ANIMALS ILLUMINATE THE WONDER OF OUR HUMAN SENSES.

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01:04:55

#214 - Jon Reisman, M.D., on THE UNSEEN BODY

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2022/02/17

Doctor of internal medicine and pediatrics Jonathan Reisman, M.D., chats with Trey Elling about THE UNSEEN BODY: A DOCTOR'S JOURNEY THROUGH THE HIDDEN WONDERS OF HUMAN ANATOMY. Questions include: How did an early love of exploring the outdoors benefit his eventual medical career? (1:21) How did an elderly patient help him better appreciate the throat? (3:31) Why is the cardiovascular system analogous to the Earth's waterways? (7:14) What exactly is the Indian-style way of wiping one's butt

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00:50:23

#213 - Erich Schwartzel on RED CARPET

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2022/02/16

The Wall Street Journal's Hollywood reporter Erich Schwartzel chats with Trey Elling about RED CARPET: HOLLYWOOD, CHINA, AND THE GLOBAL BATTLE FOR CULTURAL SUPREMACY. The book breaks down the complex history of the CCP and American film studios, which has evolved since the 1990s to put China in control over a US industry whose financial successes have become hugely dependent on Chinese money.

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00:33:00

#212 - Ian Miller on UNMASKED

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2022/02/10

Substacker Ian Miller chats with Trey Elling about UNMASKED: THE GLOBAL FAILURE OF COVID MASK MANDATES. Questions include: What was the consensus among organizations regarding face masks mitigating the spread of respiratory viruses, and why did that change so drastically shortly after the start of the COVID 19 pandemic? (1:06) With asymptomatic transmission touted early in the pandemic as a reason to mask, was there any research conducted in 2020 on the actual threat of asymptomatic spread of

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