PODCAST · arts
Media For the Intellectually Impoverished
by Tayler Smith & Randi Zaebst
Join Trey ”Tayler” Smith and Miranda ”Randi” Zaebst as they dive deep into different forms and styles of media with the intention of enriching your media-ocre lives.
Episodes
-
Ep 68: The Lastest of Us
We love Pedro Pascal, you love Pedro Pascal. We love cool stuff, you love cool stuff. We have a podcast, you listen to podcasts. Anyway, enjoy the episode.
-
Ep 67: Randiloni's Birthday Brainstorm
We had no plans for this session so we came up with a dumb movie idea and laughed at it. ENJOY IT OR YOU HATE HER
-
Ep 66: Randi wants to die
We're back and..... also back. After a breif and warranted sabbatical, we return by analyzing something that makes us feel warm and fuzzy on the inside. Music by White Bat Audio F
-
Ep 65: Arguing and Animating
What makes animation so vivid? How did it start? How do they make it so cool? Why does it sometimes look uncanny? All this and more in our first full episode back! Music by White Bat Audio Follow us on Social media @mftiipodcast, subscribe to our Youtube, and email us at [email protected]....
-
Pocket Change: Thinking Laterally Once more
We figured you guys would enjoy this one too. Music by White Bat Audio
-
Pocket Change: We Burnt Out
We got sleepy Music by White Bat Audio
-
Ep 64: Straight from the Script
How do characters develop? What are some examples of that? Who wrote the script for this episode? All this and probably more in your favorite podcast ever, us. It's us right? We're your favorite? Please, tell us we're your favorite. We need validation Follow us on social media @mftiipodcast, see...
-
Ep 63: Tayler's TikToks
Media is strange in the way it constantly follows new and different trends. Tayler is strange in the way he consumes it. Randi isn't strange. Music by White Bat Audio Follow us on socials @mftiipodcast, see our faces on Spotify Video Podcasts and YouTube, and email us at [email protected]....
-
Ep 62: I Hate You... I Love You
The content we watched SUCKED, but this episode doesn't. :D Music by White Bat Audio Follow us on socials @mftiipodcast, see our faces on YouTube and Spotify Video Podcasts, and email us at [email protected]. Enjoy the show!
-
Ep 61: There's Danger in Those Zones
Religion is a touchy topic. It's hard to make media that does it right, but OH BOY does Midnight Mass get it right. Now God's Not Dead, on the other hand. Awful. Terrible. Don't Watch it. If you do, Randi will know. And she'll get angry. You wouldn't like her when she's angry. Because it's bad.…
more -
Ep 60: Small Knife
Do you stream your television? Do you binge it? Well Tayler has some things to say about that. Ask him, I dare you. No really, if you see him ever in person, ask him. Listen to the episode. But also ask him in person. He'd love it. He needs more social interaction. His therapist told him he...
-
Ep 59: Warbles and Wobbles
Shoot the bad guys, drink the beers, warble and wobble, rinse and repeat until cool movie. Music by White Bat Audio Follow us on Social media @mftiipodcast, see our faces on Spotify Video Podcasts or YouTube, and email us at [email protected]. Enjoy the Show
-
Pocket Change: Tayler Does the Thinking (Lateral Thinking Puzzle 2)
The brain boggling, mind melting, Tayler traumatizing, thought inducing puzzling that Randi brought to the table is sure to make your dumb, small brains just die. Like just shut down. Does Tayler overcome his overwhelming stupidity and pull a win out from under Randi's cheeks? Only time will…
more -
Pocket Change: Summer Faves
Sometimes you watch things and you really like them. And sometimes you watch them in the summer. That happened to us, so we decided to tell you about it. That's it. That's the description... (write that down) Music by White Bat Audio Follow us on social media @mftiipodcast, see our faces on…
more -
Ep 58: Randi Gets Mad FOR REAL (CLICKBAIT)
You plan to talk about something, but then Randi gets angry. Do you A: give her the opportunity to continue? Or B: continue talking about the thing to make her more mad? Music by White Bat audio
-
Ep 57: It's a Tool
"Screw those dorks and their single stories, I'm gonna tell a story that's actually TWO stories. Or THREE. But dang it! I don't know how to do that!" Hi, we're Media for the Intellectually Impoverished. Has this ever been you? Trying to tell two stories or three, but you just can't get it through...
-
Ep. 56: In the Throes of It
Putting a character by themselves can create interesting problems for storytelling. How do you keep your audience from getting bored? How do you tell a narrative without much dialogue? How do you characterize you protagonist without people to interact with? Limitations put on yourself like this…
more -
Welcome, Welcome!
Media for the Intellectually Impoverished is a comedy driven podcast with the goal of teaching YOU, yes you, how to create positive stories and impactful media from exactly where you are at! Join us as we try to navigate content creation of our own in an environment where it's not wrong to try…
more -
Ep.55: Look... the GAYS (ft. Sophia Colwell)
Representation of LGBTQ+ communities in media is few and far between when compared to the vast expanse of all media. Luckily, nowadays, the stigmas surrounding stories of the LGBTQ+ are fading. But 23 years ago, the film But I'm a Cheerleader was released to the public. And then 23 years later…
more -
Ep 54: Randi's Milk Mystery
Sometimes a piece of media ISN'T a banger. But it's important to look at someone else's media and see what not to replicate. Understand the things you can do better. And also find out how that milk got in that thermos. It's GOTTA be time travel. Music by White Bat Audio Follow us on socials...
-
Ep. 53: Judging a Book by Its Cover
We read a book. Somehow Tayler finished it (much faster than Randi). And to those of you who say you SHOULDN'T judge a book by its cover. THAT'S WHAT THEY'RE THERE FOR!!!! HOW ELSE ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO DECIDE IF IT'S INTERESTING?? I mean come ON. Whoever made that adage is stupid. Intro and Outro...
-
Pocket Change: Lateral Thinking Puzzle
There's this albatross, right? And it stumbles into a bar and the bartender says "Why the long face?" and then, get this, the albatross says "Because I just committed manslaughter." The bartender, not knowing how to respond, simply pours himself a glass of whisky and sips. After his first gulp…
more -
Episode 52: All the Places (ft. Chris Lee)
We're STILL talking about it. Everything Everywhere All at Once is so good we dedicated TWO EPISODES to it. Joined by our fellow collaborator and close friend Chris Lee, we explore more deeply the themes and use of comedy that makes this movie so impactful. (And don't worry, Garfield Pooch Punter...
-
Episode 51: All the Things
We HAVE to talk about The Daniel's newest film, Everything Everywhere All at Once. It's a phenomenal movie and we've just got to get it off of our chest. Also Tayler may or may not have accidentally threatened someone with a rock.... ANYWAYS ENJOY THE EPISODE OK BYE Music by White Bat Audio…
more -
Episode 50: "Don't" Eat Moths
We all talk. A lot. Us more than others. But when you're writing a story, what can you do to make that dialogue sound just right? More natural? Today Tayler (t)and (t)Randi Together to try to (t)figure that (t)out. Music by White Bat Audio Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @mfiipodcast,...
-
Episode 49: Stepping in Dog Water
Mysterious title... did it draw you in? Did it leave you wanting to hear more about it?? Today we talk about mysteries, some good, one bad, and how they did it good or bad respectively. Music by White Bat Audio Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @mftiipodcast, subscribe to our YouTube...
-
Episode 48: Randi Ruins Feminism (NOT CLICKBAIT)
Everyone has a passion, whether it be writing, math, chemistry, or gaslighting Tayler. Today Randi and Tayler discuss what their passion projects are, how they plan to achieve them, and how that's applicable to you. Also Randi forgot to turn on the camera, so enjoy some hand drawn Llamas of us,...
-
Episode 47: Emo Batman
**SPOILER ALERT** We just saw The Batman, loved it, gotta tell you about how much we loved it. So here we are, splurging. What did it do differently than other Batman stories? What vicious animal almost killed Tayler? When are you going to go see the movie? GO SEE THE BATMAN Music by White Bat...
-
Episode 46: I Don't Believe It (feat. Joshua A Murray)
Why is it you can suspend your disbelief for some stories and not others? How can you create a story that others can suspend their disbelief for? Joined by soon to be prolific actor Joshua A Murray, the trio of troublemakers discuss the ins and out of Falsettos, the Gayborhood, and high school...
-
Episode 45: Our Camera Dies at the End
Do you love love? Randi does. But how do you include love and romance in your stories without making it cheesy? When do babies begin to love others? How do you write characters in love? Who knows man? YOU will if you listen to this episode. Music by White Bat Audio Follow us on Instagram and...
-
Episode 44: Saying the Thing and It's Funny
**SPOILER ALERT** HAVE YOU SEEN THE NEW SPIDERMAN YET?? We have and we NEED to talk about it. Join us as we go down Randi's meticulously crafted list of subtopics to answer the questions: How's Benedict Cumberbatch's American accent doing? Who actually power-bombed Tom Holland through the floor?...
-
Episode 43: Butterfly with a Knife
Sometimes we get stressed. For us it's all the time. But how does stress fit into creating media that's effective? Why does Randi refuse to watch Castaway and Forest Gump? What game is Tayler going to mention for the third time? WHO GAVE THE BUTTERFLY A KNIFE??!?! OH GOD WHERE DID IT GET THE...
-
Episode 42: Our Quickest Episode Yet (feat. Zyyare Brown)
Ever met someone for the first time and realized you have so much in common? Well, we did when Zyyare sat down. Zyyare is a YouTube vlogger whose love of sports and filmmaking lead him down an interesting path. His enthusiasm and grit when it comes to his work as both a student-athlete and a film...
-
Episode 41: Renewing Our Vows
It's been awhile since we started this, and we've decided it's time to take a look back and redefine what we've set out to do. After working on a project for upwards of a year and a half, it changes itself. We wanted to clarify for both new and old listeners exactly what we're here to do. What is...
-
Episode 40: Santa's Little Sweatshop
Merry Christmas, I think... something feels off... Anyways, today Randi and Tayler take a quick dip into what makes Christmas movies so memorable. As well as some of Tayler's merrily morbid memories about his time with Santa. What happens? Who knows? Merry Christmas? Music by White Bat Audio ||...
-
Episode 39: Who Threw My Dime?
How exactly does the process of creating ideas work? And how does concept art work? Who makes it and when do they do it? Tayler and Randi have an idea. Is it right? Probably. Did they threaten all of Triple A gaming? Absolutely. Will you watch this episode and find out? Yes. Music by White Bat...
-
Episode 38: Secret Service, Homeschooling, and Scotland (feat. Sarah)
Welcome, fellow intellectuals! We are joined today by another mentor from [REDACTED] University, Sarah [REDACTED]. Her journey as a creative has taken her through twists and turns unexpected. Join us as we take a look at her life and how creativity drove her to take leaps of faith into the…
more -
Episode 37: Insert Laugh Track Here
Today we ponder the serious question: Is College worth the time? We've been here for as long as Tayler can remember and we'd like to share our experience for those who want help making a decision. Randi also has a noise machine now. Music by White Bat Audio || www.whitebataudio.com Follow us on...
-
Episode 36: Too Many Americanos (feat. Josh Brown)
This week we're joined by fellow collaborator and director Josh Brown as we talk about his coffee addiction, his most recent project and how he was able to create a piece of media from scratch as a student. Sit back, grab a fistful of Americanos and vibrate due to caffeine overdose while you…
more -
Episode 35: Visual Bits
Woah! You can see us! If you're not already there, go check out our YouTube Channel (same name as the podcast) and view our beautiful faces. Because getting this ready was stressful yo, we decided to take it easy and discuss our comfort pieces. Join us as we stare into your soul. Music by White…
more -
Episode 34: I Do Not Know How to Respond to That
Spooky Halloween!! In honor of the spookiest day of the year, Randi and Tayler (totally planned) talk about creatures in movies. How to create one from scratch, how to make it look realistic on camera, and what some of the greatest creatures features have done. Join us for some treats, and…
more -
Episode 33: Who is This Man??
How do you create media for children? What makes it popular? What makes it stick around? What has Randi been watching every morning when she wakes up? What the HELL is the surprise tool supposed to do?? HOW DO I FIND OUT??? Music by White Bat Audio || www.whitebataudio.com Follow us on Instagram...
-
Episode 32: Tayler Says Pickle Too Many Times (feat. Jesse)
Today's guest is none other than Tayler and Randi's mentor and close friend, Jesse [REDACTED]. Here at [REDACTED] University, Jesse [REDACTED] teaches acting. And with [REDACTED] years of acting experience behind him, he figured he would know at least enough to fill an hour or so of your time. So...
-
Pocket Change: Meet the Team
Hey wassup, Smarties?? We've got exciting things on the way and some things to announce, and what better way to do it than by talking for thirty minutes straight? So yea Music by White Bat Audio || www.whitebataudio.com Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @mftiipodcast, subscribe to our YouTube...
-
Pocket Change: The Doodle Toy of your Breakup
When did you pop out the doodle toy of your breakup? Tayler doesn't want you to listen to this episode. It's embarrassing. But that's like, the whole point. Today Tayler tells embarrassing life stories from his past, ranging from slightly embarrassing to so bad that his parents DEFINITELY SHOULD...
-
Pocket Change: Moving Day and other Qualms
Sometimes moving is easy. Other times it's difficult for reasons DEFINITELY OUT OF YOUR CONTROL. Totally not of your OWN doing. Yeah. But hopefully, you guys enjoy this snippet of Tayler and Randi's life. If not, too bad. It's on the internet forever. Music by White Bat Audio ||...
-
Pocket Change: Randi has Some Random Thoughts™
What's up Smarties? As we once again are in a transitional period, we'll be putting out some bonus episodes for you to enjoy. This week we've got a lot of Random Thoughts™ from the recesses of Randi's brain for us to chew on. So buckle up for some stupid questions and even dumber answers. Music…
more -
Episode 31: Randi Wants a Burger
What's the deal with editing? Why is it so important? What is its purpose? What's Randi been craving lately? Who asked to be born? Give me the answers right now. You. The one reading this. Answer the questions. Music by White Bat Audio || www.whitebataudio.com Follow us on Instagram and Twitter...
-
Episode 30: The One about Ted Cruz
How do you retell history? What efforts have other people made? Which of Tayler's ancestors was a vampire hunter? Today has history on the brain, jokes in the funnies, and a gooey stupid duo at the center. Out of the closets and into your brains with Media for the Intellectually Impoverished.…
more -
Episode 29: The Closet Episode 2: Coming Out (feat. Will)
Once again, we bring a guest aboard. This time, it's a good friend and avid gamer, Tayler's best friend and some random guy you guys don't know, Will. He brings an interesting topic of world-building through the lens of Final Fantasy X. Join us as things go wrong, jokes don't land, and fun times...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join Trey ”Tayler” Smith and Miranda ”Randi” Zaebst as they dive deep into different forms and styles of media with the intention of enriching your media-ocre lives.
HOSTED BY
Tayler Smith & Randi Zaebst
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Media For the Intellectually Impoverished have?
Media For the Intellectually Impoverished currently has 84 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Media For the Intellectually Impoverished about?
Join Trey ”Tayler” Smith and Miranda ”Randi” Zaebst as they dive deep into different forms and styles of media with the intention of enriching your media-ocre lives.
How often does Media For the Intellectually Impoverished release new episodes?
Media For the Intellectually Impoverished has 84 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Media For the Intellectually Impoverished?
You can listen to Media For the Intellectually Impoverished on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Media For the Intellectually Impoverished?
Media For the Intellectually Impoverished is created and hosted by Tayler Smith & Randi Zaebst.
URL copied to clipboard!