The Couch Latkes Podcast

EP 4 - Debra Aarons

EPISODE FOUR - THE MARVELLOUS MRS. MAISEL with DR. DEBRA AARONSIn our final episode of season one, we welcome the witty, forthright and highly knowledgeable Dr. Debra Aarons to guide us through the elaborate and dense story world of the excellent and extremely binge-able Amazon show, THE MARVELLOUS MRS. MAISEL. Debra helps unpack the truth from within the fiction and contextualise the characters and events in the evolution of stand-up comedy.Debra is a linguist from UNSW, specialising in what jokes can reveal about our tacit knowledge of language. Debra has written a book, Jokes and the Linguistic Mind (2011), exploring the art of joke-making through the lens of cognitive science, and with Marc Mierowsky writes extensively on stand-up in Jewish comedy, with particular reference to Joan Rivers and Sarah Silverman. Along, with her particular interest in Jewish comedy, Debra can make a compelling case for the value of Dad Jokes and described herself as someone with a six year-old's sense of humour.Please join us at the Couch Latkes community on Facebook. We'd love to hear from you and further the discussion. Let us know what your thoughts on the Marvellous Mrs. Maisel.You can help the podcast by leaving a written review in Apple Podcasts as well as sharing it on social media.Episode Notes:00:30 - The Mavens: What Rob and Trent are consuming.Recommendations: Stardust Memories (1980), Meatballs (1979), Fauda (2015-)Question: Is the BBC show, McMafia (2018-) anti-semitic?06:42 - Schmoozing about The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel with Dr. Debra Aarons34:33 - The Spiel:Join us on the Couch Latkes Facebook Group and share your favourite Jewish stand-up comics, and your thoughts on which current comic is the successor to Lenny Bruce, Joan Rivers and Sarah Silverman. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

A Little Nosh - Brad Slabe

It's a bissel more of the podcast, to satisfy your latke cravings.We hope you and all those you care about are healthy, safe, following social distancing and if necessary, self-isolation, and using their time to watch some great shows.In this tasty morsel, we dish up a little more than usual from my wide-ranging chat with Bradley in which we discuss fascinating topics ranging from the process of making stop-motion animation to finding peace in the beauty and universal truth of the Japanese philosophy, Wabi Sabi. We also find a way to tie in The Good Place and Star Wars franchise.e Pop Culture Generation GapNext week, join us for a regular Couch Latkes Podcast episode for something a little different. Just like us, I'm sure there often times when you're watching a show and you want a little more context and understanding. Well then, for all of you who have enjoyed the three seasons of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, or for those who haven't yet had the pleasure, we are joined by Linguistics lecturer, stand-up comedy historian and Mrs. Maisel expert, Dr. Debra Aarons.I'm currently finishing up season three of Mrs. Maisel, but if you haven't watched any of the show, don't worry, you won't be left out. Yet, if you are able to at least watch the very first episode prior to our next episode, then I'm sure you'll find our discussion with Debra even more interesting.And, please don't forget to review and rating us on your preferred streaming service. We really appreciate it.Until next week, keep sizzling. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Pesach Special

Chag Sameach from the Couch Latkes Podcast! We will be back with a new Little Nosh episode next and our full episode the week after. Until then, please stay safe, happy and healthy at this tragic, trying and anxiety-inducing time. And, in the spirit of Pesach here is a list of films that tell the story of Moses and the Exodus for you to enjoy (or not) over the next eight days of at-home festivities.The Great, Good, Bad and Terrible of Pesach Films.Ridley Scott's 2014 overblown action blockbuster starring Christian Bale as Moses, Exodus: God and Kings.Cecil B. DeMille's 1923 silent film extravaganza, The Ten Commandments, and/or his 1956 Technicolor all-star, mega-hit epic of the same name starring Charlton Heston in the most iconic iteration of Moses.The 2007 animated version of The Ten Commandments, starring Christian Slater as Moses. Even your kids will be appalled by its terrible quality. Although, it's possibly 'so bad, it's good'.2006's The Ten Commandments - The Musical. It could be successfully argued that this film has no right to exist. On which side do you sit?The 1980 wannabe comedy, Wholly Moses! This film is totally worth watching to see an incredible cast of comedians fail spectacularly at trying to rip-off Monty Python's Life of Brian.And finally, 1998's Oscar-winning animated musical, The Prince of Egypt. If you ignore any feelings of nostalgia for the 1956 version of The Ten Commandments, this is definitely the most watchable of all of the various Exodus-based films.Enjoy!Please join us at the Couch Latkes community on Facebook. We'd love to hear from you and further the discussion. Let us know which Pesach film is your favourite.You can help the podcast by leaving a written review in Apple Podcasts as well as sharing it on social media. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

SPECIAL VIRAL EDITION - Adrian Elton

For our special Covid-19 edition,we talk to Adrian Elton about what it is like to make viral sensation. Adrian is an creative provocateur, whose 2019 mock IKEA billboard went viral during the federal election campaign post-mortem. Adrian's professional website is http://adrianeltoncreative.com/ and look on our Facebook age for some of his piss takes https://www.facebook.com/Couch-Latkes-Podcast-100927528185425/ . Adrian is available for virtual weddings parties and especially bar mitzvahs. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

EP 3- Bradley Slabe

EPISODE 3 - BRADLEY SLABEIn our third episode we welcome the ever-thoughtful multiple award-winning filmmaker and genuine mensch, Bradley Slabe, to our couch to schmooze about his pop culture tastes and habits, and show off his awesome Seinfeld socks. In a wide-ranging chat, Bradley claims that he has Jerry Seinfeld's support in vouching for the Cosby Show, gives tips on how to achieve a greater emotional impact when making a film, and tells us what he sings along to when driving and which show makes him cry.For nearly a decade Bradley has brought his deep talent, skill and humanity to the world of animated films and television. In addition to developing content with a host of Australia's best children's TV creators, Bradley has written numerous episodes on Kitty Is Not A Cat and continues to achieve international awards, recognition and millions of viewers for his incredible film, Lost and Found.You should watch Bradley's incredible film, Lost and Found. Make sure to have a box of tissues ready. It's available via: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35i4zTky9pIPlease join us at the Couch Latkes community on Facebook. We'd love to hear from you and further the discussion. Let us know what your thoughts on Bradley's film.You can help the podcast by leaving a written review in Apple Podcasts as well as sharing it on social media.Episode Notes:01:13 - Fressing on the World of Popular Culture.Recommendations: The Test: A New Era for Australia's Team on Amazon & Ramy on Stan05:49 - The Nosh: Hot Takes from the Couch Latkes Facebook Community.Recommendations: Avatar: The Last Airbender on Netflix (2005-2008)06:51 - Schmoozing with Bradley.Recommendations: Uncut Gems (2019), Manhattan (1979), Pocahontas (1995), Bluey (2018-) BoJack Horseman (2014-2020) and The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein (1964)Bradley Slabe's Interview on StopMotionGeek.Com: https://stopmotiongeek.blogspot.com/2018/05/interview-with-bradley-slabe-co.htmlBradley and co-director, Andrew Goldsmith's interview on Tonkocast via iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tonkocast-lost-found-2018-bradley-slabe-andrew-goldsmith/id1495110230?i=1000462959346Or, on youtube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH8xjZzCvg029:20 - The Spiel: Join us on the Couch Latkes Facebook Group and share the shows and films you intend to binge.Films and TV shows Trent is planning to binge:On FOX SHOWCASEBarry (2018-)The Plot Against America (2020-)Arthur Miller: Writer (2017)On iTunesThe Spirit Of St. Louis (1957). Billy Wilder's Charles Lindbergh biopicOn DISNEY+Free Solo (2018)Millions (2004)Recess (1992-2001)On AMAZONHanna (2019)Picard (2020)Ilana Glazer's The Planet Is Burning (2020)On NETFLIXNarcos (2015-2017)Medical Police (2020)Ozark (2020)Daybreak (2019)The Spy Who Fell To Earth (2019)TV and Films that Rob is planning to binge on:Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) (Disney)1917 (2019) (iTunes)Stand By Me (1986) (Amazon)Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)(Fetch Tv)Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles (2019)(Foxtel) ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.