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QuaranStream

by Civil Matador

Ongoing 'Top 5 Things to Stream' while we're in quarantine. Each episode we interview someone else about their list covering their picks for tv, film, and even podcasts.

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  1. Series Finale with My 5 Year Old Daughter

    By far my hardest to book guest. My daughter went through a lot this year - she's 5 though so, even without a global pandemic and cross-country move, she would have gone through a lot of changes. We find out what the year looked like through her eyes. Also, this is the series finale (most…

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  2. Hide & Seek with Only Our Ears

    Over the course of 2020, Chris lived in 3 places, lost work, and found new audio hobbies - all while being a Dad to two girls. A year later, where does that put him and his family? Hear His Story from the Beginning :: "A Tale of Two Families" (Pt. 2) & A Fruit Salad of a List

  3. Moving Back In with Mom & Dad

    For over a year now, Alexis has been living Florida while working and keeping an (abandoned?) apartment in LA. What is it like to move back home with Mom & Dad, Survive a Family Covid Outbreak, and work for a major studio in the same place you once did geometry. Hear her story from the Beginning…

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  4. For Sale : Kids Drums, Never Used

    An Improv Team once described a convoy to me as something that keeps moving forward, swapping out pieces, changing composition, just to move forward. Is that Mehmet's secret sauce - to keep innovating, keep moving forward? He's experienced three lockdowns, a coup, and a Turkish Census. If you…

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  5. NYC but No Diet Coke

    From his balcony, Jackson watched NYC empty out, protests fill the streets and late night cheering come and go. Now, things are opening back up, what does that mean to a New Yorker - and why can't he find Diet Coke? Hear Jackson's Story from the first few days and months of the pandemic :: Day 11…

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  6. Ep 2 : Jade on Late TicTok Fame, Moving to Escape, & Feel Good TV

    Day 420 : In this episode, we catch up with Jade (my wife) one year after her first interview. She threw her whole life up in the air during the pandemic, changing states, battling the Second Wave, and finding late to the game TicTok fame. Now what's next? Episode Notes :: As promised, here are...

  7. Ep 1 : Spencer Year One + One State Later

    Spencer was officially the first guest of Quaranstream back only 5 Days into the pandemic. 5 Day. Can you remember what those first handful of days were like back in March 2020? We catch up with Spencer's "Post-Pandemic - Life Application' and talk all the best bingeable streams. (According to...

  8. Season 2 Trailer

    We're back where we thought we'd never be. After being apart for 1 Whole Year, we're diving in to find out how we all got through the pandemic. AND, we're gonna get some great streaming recommends - after all, we've collectively watched everything there is to see by now.

  9. Ep. 26 : Goodbye Season 1

    In the last episode of Season 1, Bob Christian is the guest, finally getting a chance to answer the questions he's asked everyone else, sharing his 'top 5 things to stream', and sharing final thoughts as we near 100 days in a Covid-US. While it seems impossible that we will ever go through…

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  10. Frontiers :: Immune Compromised and Reopening

    Re-opening America has been a very divided issue since George first started, after only having isolated a few weeks. Being immune deficient and immune compromised makes this whole transition even more difficult because - as the rest of the world prepares to move on - the danger is still very high...

  11. Frontiers :: Parents, Now and Next

    Parenting and marriage - keeping six feet away from everyone except the few people that it has been hard to get five feet away from. This whole experience has been a rollercoaster - so we talk with some parents about the best parts, what they’ve learned, and even find out what shows to avoid....

  12. Frontiers :: I Traveled During Covid

    In this episode of Frontiers, we get updates from Alexis (now in Orlando) and Chris (now in Colorado) to find out what drove them to leave LA during quarantine and how much their life has changed since moving. Was this big choice, the right choice? ‘Frontiers’ is a segment of Quaranstream where...

  13. Creators :: Meagan at the Studio

    Day 52 : The Day of Reopening Meagan is the most honest guest we’ve had yet - taking us through life while the studios are closed including navigating employment from a veteran perspective and maybe the biggest job transition - navigating the challenges of being a mom. The List (23:00) is the...

  14. Creators :: Justin on Reimagining Travel Blogging

    Day 48 : Learning New Ways to Connect with the World Justin was in the beginning of a big travel season when the US and the world went into quarantine. While he talks about the trouble he’s had coping, he also talks about pushing forward. He goes through his mindset of finding a balance in...

  15. Frontiers :: NYC vs. LA

    In this episode of Frontiers, we talk with Aaron in LA and Jackson in NYC about life and their cities over the last 50 days. Having both lived in both cities, Jackson and Aaron have a unique perspective on how quarantine is going and which city is doing it better. ‘Frontiers’ is a segment of...

  16. Creators : Matt on Digital Content

    Day 45 : All the Pre-pandemic Twinkies are Dead Matt has been creating online content for years both as a writer and producer. Locked in with his new girlfriend, we talk about how to stay motivated, setting goals, and the authenticity. The List (20:00) is the most exciting list yet. Each…

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  17. Frontiers : Travel

    In this episode of Frontiers, we talk with our first two guests - Jade in Los Angeles & Spencer in Sonoma County - thirty days later. Having spent over a month in Quarantine we talk about the surprises, highs, and lows found living in our own homes. Then as we look forward, we talk *travel* and...

  18. Ep. 17 : Being 9 & In Beverly Hills

    Day 36 : Apartment Life of 5 + Get This 9yo Take on Movies It’s easy to hear about what life is like for adults, but what about kids? Alice is 9 years old in Beverly Hills getting used to being at home for school, recess, and relaxation. She’s found an escape in writing and weights in on how her...

  19. Ep. 16 : Utah + the Great Outdoors + LDS

    Day 33 : Localizing Nature and The World Beyond This The last time I saw Mike, he was bragging about how he finally bought a car that was comfortable to camp in overnight. Basically, he most more outdoorsy friend. As the country moved indoors, he was one of the first people I wanted to talk to...

  20. Ep. 15 : As Georgia Looks to Open

    Day 32 : The Best Adjusted Quarantine-er Abby took control of her quarantine early on and is dominating. Living outside of Atlanta, she began sheltering in place weeks before Georgia enacted regulation. She’s found comfort in her shelter, and is excelling at dealing with the new normal - even on...

  21. Ep. 14 : My 4 Year Old Daughter

    Day 31 : What's it like to be a preschooler, right now? For the past 3 years, Augustine has been in a daycare/playdate situation daily. In one afternoon, she became someone who barely has any contact with kids her age. My wife and I didn't pull any punches, we tried to lay out the situation to…

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  22. Ep. 13 : Vegas Strong

    Day 30 : Family + Fashion Emily began quarantining her family before the official lock down because of her son’s pre-existing lung disease. Now several weeks in, she’s balancing learning to cook, holding down a full time job, nerf battles, and staying ‘fashionable’. How does she do it - all...

  23. Ep. 12 : “On The Road” (Pt. 2) LAX to NYC

    Day 26 : Mike is Driving from LA to NYC Mike had been planning to move NYC for six months - which just happened to be in the middle of our pandemic. After three months without even seeing his wife, they are now in the car crossing the country. By the end of their trip they will have spent six…

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  24. Ep. 11 : “On The Road” (Pt. 1) LAX to FL

    Day 24 : Alexis Escaped LA Last Night Alexis has experienced every side of LA’s quarantine. At first with a roommate who abandoned her, leaving here to live/work/shelter alone. Looking at a calendar of solitude, Alexis made the hard decision to pack up and go to Florida during Pandemic. The List...

  25. Ep. 10 : "A Tale of Two Families" (Pt. 2) & A Fruit Salad of a List

    Day 19 : "Shelter in Place" "A Tale of Two Families : Part 2" - In this two part series we talk with two Dads about their approach to raising kids in quarantine, making the best of each day, and not getting sick. This second part features one of my newest friends and his approach to raising his...

  26. Ep. 9 : "A Tale of Two Families" (Pt. 1) & Is it Time to Figure This Out Together

    Day 19 : "Shelter in Place" "A Tale of Two Families : Part 1" - In this two part series we talk with two Dads about their approach to raising kids in quarantine, making the best of each day, and not getting sick. This first part features one of my oldest friends and his approach to raising his...

  27. Ep. 8 : What's Bourbon Street without People & Everyone Loves '99 Apparently

    Day 16 : The French Quarter is Silent Sydney is uniquely NOLA. Not only is she an amazing artist, but she is a nightly player at one of the most famous bars in the world. For years, she's had to fight through crowds every day. Now, all that is gone, and she's suddenly experiencing a NOLA that's...

  28. Season Update :: Where We're Going

    I wanted to pop in here and let you know - this is the show now. "Life in Quarantine" & “the Top 5 Things to Stream” together. Starting with Mehmet comparing this to his time locked down by a Turkish Coup in Episode 4, I knew I wanted to make the ‘life at home’ recap that I’d be running through…

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  29. Ep. 6 : Locked In with Autoimmune Disease + Reality Escapism

    Our Day 14 : Is Amber’s Day 24 We’ve all heard the warning about ‘those at risk’, but what does that mean in the day to day? Amber sheds some light on her life, avoiding/sheltering/surviving Covid-19. The List (9:40) is a bit guilty pleasure, but when you’re locked inside - can you still feel...

  30. Ep. 5 : East Coast v. West Coast Quarantine & The Sorkin We Shall Not Name

    Day 11 : "Shelter in Place" Living in LA, the Governor keeps warning that we're headed to be the next NYC. So, I talk to Jackson about life in NYC right now to see my future. In some ways, our experiences could never be the same. The List (9:30) is a mix of the best shows to rewatch & a Sorkin...

  31. Ep. 4 : Covid-19 vs. Turkish Coup & The List of Many Levels

    Day 9 : "Shelter in Place" We talk with Mehmet about living through the current quarantine vs. his previous lockdown experience - being caught in the middle of a Turkish Coup. The List (12:30) is one of the most through we've had so far. Not only are the shows rich and unexpected, everything has…

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  32. Ep. 3 : LA is Done Hiking & One Tough List with Aaron

    'Shelter in Place' :: Day 7. After our first weekend of being 'indoors', we've all lost our outside time. We talk about the last bits of melee hiking, life with only a cat and gritty/dramatic streaming options with out Guest - Aaron Pont from Los Feliz, LA, California.

  33. Ep. 2 : Around the World with Jade

    Jade calls in to inadvertently discuss projects from all over the world that feature women as the lead. Spoiler alert, Jade is my wife, so we also talk living as a family in quarantine.

  34. Ep. 1 : The 5 Watch List : Fantasy & World Building with Spencer

    Currently 'Sheltering in Place' in North California, Spencer lays out his Top 5 picks which is a deep dive into Fantasy, World Building, and a Little Marky - Mark.

  35. Welcome to QuaranStream

    QuaranStream is a show to help you find out what to watch while we're going through this Pandemic. Each episode, we'll talk to a new guest about their "Top 5 Things to Stream" while we're staying at home. For this first episode, I give you my top 5 picks.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Ongoing 'Top 5 Things to Stream' while we're in quarantine. Each episode we interview someone else about their list covering their picks for tv, film, and even podcasts.

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Civil Matador

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Ongoing 'Top 5 Things to Stream' while we're in quarantine. Each episode we interview someone else about their list covering their picks for tv, film, and even podcasts.

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