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Hollywood AWAC
by Hosted by Bill Thill
Hollywood AWAC, the Actors, Writers and Artists Channel, takes an inside look at the art and business of entertainment. From Hollywood to Broadway, host Bill Thill introduces listeners to friends, colleagues and creatives who make their livings in front of and behind the scenes. From cast and crew to performers, artists and executives, guests share their stories, insights and the wisdom gained from their careers. An upbeat look at an industry where art and business come together to create and define our culture. A podcast for fellow professionals and fans who want to experience all aspects of the inner workings of show business.
Episodes
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The NOT A Review Show - Ep. 15: "The Evolution of 'Survivor'"
Hollywood AWAC Podcasts Presents: "The Evolution of 'Survivor'" "The NOT A Review Show!" host alliance of Bill Thill and Binging Betty discuss the creative, technical and cultural evolution of the long-running CBS smash hit/phenomenon that is "Survivor." In this episode, 'longtime "Survivor" fan'...
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The NOT A Review Show - Ep. 14: "Empire of Light"
Hollywood AWAC Podcasts Presents: "Empire of Light" "The NOT A Review Show!" hosts Bill Thill and Binging Betty go to cinema paradise with the Sam Mendes written and directed "Empire of Light." A romantic drama set around the "Empire Cinema" in a coastal English town in 1981, Mendes' film is...
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The NOT A Review Show - Ep.13: "Bill's Dozen Double Features"
Hollywood AWAC Podcasts Presents: "Bill's Dozen Double Features" What do roses, doughnuts and The NOT A Review Show! have in common? -- They're all better by the dozen! In this special minisode, Binging Betty puts Bill to the test by asking him to play movie matchmaker. An overview of the first...
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The NOT A Review Show - Ep. 12: "The Fabelmans"
Hollywood AWAC Podcasts Presents: "The Fabelmans" "The NOT A Review Show!" hosts Bill Thill and Binging Betty have a close encounter with Steven Spielberg's semi-autobiographical origin story, "The Fabelmans." A film about art, family and the struggle to follow your muse while still staying...
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The NOT A Review Show - Ep. 11: "The Whale"
Hollywood AWAC Podcasts Presents: "The Whale" "The NOT A Review Show!" hosts Bill Thill and Binging Betty discuss director Darren Aronofsky's critically acclaimed "The Whale." This episode was recorded just days before the 2023 Academy Awards where Brendan Fraser took home the Oscar for his...
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The NOT A Review Show - Ep. 10: "The 95th Academy Awards Oscar Telecast"
Hollywood AWAC Podcasts Presents: "The 95th Academy Awards Oscar Telecast" The NOT A Review Show! hosts Bill Thill and Binging Betty roll out the champagne carpet and toast this years live Oscar telecast that aired on Sunday, March 12th on ABC. Recorded just after the credits rolled, Bill and...
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The NOT A Review Show - Ep. 9: "Everything Everywhere All at Once""
Hollywood AWAC Podcasts Presents: "Everything Everywhere All at Once" "The NOT A Review Show!" hosts Bill Thill and Binging Betty jump into the multiverse to talk about the critically acclaimed film that has garnered 11 Oscar nominations. Recorded in the days before this year's Academy Awards, we...
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The NOT A Review Show - Ep. 8A: "Elvis Extras!"
Hollywood AWAC Podcasts Presents: "Elvis Extras!" Hosts Bill Thill and Binging Betty summon up their inner "Hound Dog" and go down the Baz Luhrmann's "Elvis" rabbit hole. There's "A Little Less Conversation" in this special-feature 'minisode' but "That's All Right." This abbreviated offering is…
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The NOT A Review Show - Ep. 8: "Elvis"
Hollywood AWAC Podcasts Presents: "Elvis" "The NOT A Review Show" Hosts Bill 'Shaky Leg' Thill and 'Colonel' Binging Betty put on their "Blue Suede Shoes" for a rockin' chat about Baz Luhrmann's "Elvis." Our hosts are "All Shook Up" for Austin Butler's award winning performance as the "King of…
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The NOT A Review Show - Ep. 7: "The Banshees of Inisherin"
Hollywood AWAC Podcasts Presents: "The Banshees of Inisherin" "The Not A Review Show" hosts Bill O'Thill and Binging McBetty have a chat about writer/director Martin McDonagh's latest dark comedy. This Golden Globe winning film stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson (they also worked with…
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The NOT A Review Show - Ep. 6: "Welcome to Chippendales"
Hollywood AWAC podcasts presents: Bill Thill and Binging Betty are back to the grind with the limited series "Welcome to Chippendales" now streaming on Hulu. Kumail Nanjiani stars as Chippendales founder Steve Banerjee in this real life, true-crime, eight episode offering.
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The NOT A Review Show - Ep. 5: "Top Gun: Maverick"
Hollywood AWAC podcasts presents: Bill Thill and Binging Betty as they lock onto "Top Gun: Maverick" in this blockbuster episode of "The NOT A Review Show!" Can anything more be said about this 2022 global hit? -- We think so. And, is Tom Cruise the "last" movie star? Plus! Is there a subliminal...
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The NOT A Review Show - Ep: 4: "The Son"
Hosts Bill Thill and Binging Betty discuss The Son, from writer/director Florian Zeller (The Father, 2020). Hugh Jackman, Laura Dern, Vanessa Kirby, Zen McGrath and Anthony Hopkins star in this compelling drama about a fractured family struggling to deal with their troubled teenaged son…
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The NOT A Review Show - Ep: 3: "Glass Onion"
Hosts Bill Thill and Betty McBinger (aka Binging Betty) try to solve the mystery of Rian Johnson's "Glass Onion" starring Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc, the world's greatest detective. (Some spoilers, but we don't give it away...)
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The NOT A Review Show - Ep. 2: "Babylon"
Hosts Bill Thill and Betty McBinger (aka Binging Betty) go Hollywood with Damien Chazelle's Babylon starring Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie.
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The NOT A Review Show - Ep. 1: "Avatar: The Way of Water"
Hosts Bill Thill and Betty McBinger (aka Binging Betty), discuss the long awaited sequel to Avatar.
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EP. 8: The Thing's The Thing: The Art and History of Props In Film & Television With Prop Master Dutch Merrick
Host Bill Thill welcomes prop master Dutch Merrick to the show to discuss the art, science and business of props. Have you ever wondered where all the objects you see actors interacting with on screen come from? The answer is probably a lot more complicated than you realize. With over two decades...
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EP. 7: The Evolution of a Writer: From Stories of Local History to the Birth of a Global Brand with Ken Zurski
Bill welcomes writer and broadcaster Ken Zurski to the show to discuss his process of researching, writing and publishing his first book, "The Wreck Of The Columbia", a true story chronicling the sinking of a paddle wheel steamboat on the Illinois River on July 4th, 1918. Ken sheds light on the...
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EP. 6: "The Family That Creates Together..." With Writer Joe Lansdale & Singer Kasey Lansdale
Host Bill Thill sits down with writer Joe R. Lansdale ("Hap and Leonard", "Cold In July", "The Bottoms", etc.) and Kasey Lansdale to discuss their recent collaboration writing their new book, "Terror Is Our Business". This talented father/daughter duo chat about the creative process and what it...
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EP. 5: Movies Of The 1980's With Film Critic Tara McNamara
Host Bill Thill meets up with critic, journalist, and digital content creator Tara McNamara at the Cinemark Theaters in Los Angeles to discuss movies of the 1980's. Tara has been a critic for Common Sense Media for 15 years, written for Variety and Fandango and is the founder of…
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The AWAC Interview - EP. 4: The Art & Craft of Acting with Acting Coach Dave Abbitt
Host Bill Thill is joined by acting coach Dave Abbitt for an in depth conversation about acting and what's required to master the craft. With many years in the entertainment industry, Dave is one of the most passionate and knowledgeable instructors around. His weekly scene study class at the…
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The AWAC Interview - EP. 3: Squee! Female Fandom & Documentaries On A Shoestring Budget With Filmmaker Hansi Oppenheimer.
To Squee Or Not To Squee! Host Bill Thill is joined by self-described obsessed 'fangirl' and New York based documentary filmmaker Hansi Oppenheimer to discuss the power of female fandom. According to the Urban Dictionary, Squee! is the sound a fangirl makes, 'To Squeal with Glee', when expressing…
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The AWAC Interview - EP. 2: Bridging the Gaps with Creative Producer Jake Deptula
Host Bill Thill and Producer, Writer and Pop Culture expert Jake Deptula meet for coffee and conversation at Priscilla's coffee shop in Toluca Lake, CA. In the shadow of Disney and Warner Bros. Studios, Priscilla's is the place to meet and greet friends in this famous media triangle neighborhood...
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EP. 1: Welcome to Hollywood AWAC
Host Bill Thill is joined by guest contributor, writer Michael Claibourne for an "Opening Night" overview of the Hollywood AWAC community and podcast.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hollywood AWAC, the Actors, Writers and Artists Channel, takes an inside look at the art and business of entertainment. From Hollywood to Broadway, host Bill Thill introduces listeners to friends, colleagues and creatives who make their livings in front of and behind the scenes. From cast and crew to performers, artists and executives, guests share their stories, insights and the wisdom gained from their careers. An upbeat look at an industry where art and business come together to create and define our culture. A podcast for fellow professionals and fans who want to experience all aspects of the inner workings of show business.
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How many episodes does Hollywood AWAC have?
Hollywood AWAC currently has 25 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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Hollywood AWAC, the Actors, Writers and Artists Channel, takes an inside look at the art and business of entertainment. From Hollywood to Broadway, host Bill Thill introduces listeners to friends, colleagues and creatives who make their livings in front of and behind the scenes. From cast and crew...
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