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Socially Isolated
by Socially Isolated
Socially Isolated is a podcast where we discuss different aspects of pop culture through the lens of something specifically Pacific Northwest. Each episode we discuss pieces of art or culture that provide context to current events.
Episodes
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Season 3, Ep 2: The Little Donuts
Jp and Ryan talk with the Pacific Northwest own, The Little Donuts, an all-Filipino Hall & Oates cover band. We talk about their start, their success, and what is next for this incredible group.
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Season 3, Ep 1: Sundance 2023
Jp and Ryan are back for one of their favorite recurring episodes, talking Sundance with Phillip Cowan and Chase Hutchinson. Hear their favorite picks and where you can catch the best of the fest.
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Season 02, Episode 08: The Allure of the "Page Turner"
The Allure of the "Page Turner" -- Talking Thrillers with Taylor Adams We are so happy to be joined by Washington-State based author Taylor Adams, writer of the books Hairpin Bridge, Eyeshot, Our Last Night, and No Exit, which was recently adapted into a Hulu feature film. We talk about what…
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Season 02, Episode 07: Return to Sundance
Jp and Ryan are pleased to welcome back Chase Hutchinson and Philip Cowan for what has become an annual tradition -- the Sundance episode! Chase, a film reviewer who has written for The Stranger and Collider, among others, and Philip, the Executive Director of The Grand Cinema and a longtime...
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Season 02, Episode 06: What Lurks Beneath the Narrows Bridge
Tacoma's Narrows Bridge is a regional icon for many reasons. There's the classic footage of "Galloping Gertie" buckling in the wind before collapsing in 1940. And fifteen years ago the second span opened, bringing with it the iconic "Greedy Gertie" toll. But the real lure of the bridge is what...
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Season 2, Episode 5: Great 90s thrillers of the Pacific Northwest
In honor of the 30th anniversary of "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle" shooting in Tacoma, we revisit the classic 90s thriller along with another era gem, "Assassins." Jp and Ryan are joined by film critic and 90s movie aficionado Amie Simon to discuss what holds up -- and what doesn't -- in these...
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Season 2, Episode 4: Making Your Mark: The Room's Greg Sestero
Actor and writer Greg Sestero joins Jp and Ryan for an in-depth conversation about the films that have had the greatest effect on his work and career. We discuss the 1950 classic SUNSET BLVD and Tim Burton’s 1994 comedy-drama ED WOOD, along with THE DISASTER ARTIST, based on Greg’s book of the…
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Season 2, Ep. 3: Movies from 2001
The end of year is famously a time for top 10 lists and reflecting on a year’s worth of movie achievements. But we decided to do it a little differently and look back 20 years at some of the movies of 2001 — a landmark year for movie franchises! We discuss The Fast & the Furious (the original!)…
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Season 2, Episode 2: Live from the Tacoma Film Festival
Hello from the Tacoma Film Festival! This special episode was recorded live on location from the Filmmakers Lounge at the beautiful Grand Cinema in downtown Tacoma. We had the opportunity to chat with filmmaker Pete Ohs, producer Jesse Reed, director Zach Weintraub, writer-director Kelly Pike, as...
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Almost Live… teaser episode
Testing…testing! Jp and Ryan go live from The Grand Cinema lobby in advance of our Tacoma Film Festival episode, which we’ll record on location during the festival. Tune in to hear a few of our top festival picks! If you are in the area or are planning on attending, make sure to stop by on Friday...
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Season 2, Ep 1: Dune
We are back from our summer break with a show too good to wait any longer! The latest edition of DUNE is due in theaters this October, and though the film stars some big names, you might not know the book the film is based on has some deep Tacoma and PNW roots. We talk about what inspired author...
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Episode 13: Summer Blockbuster - Part 2
Part 2 of our blockbuster episodes. Dyer Oxley of the NW Nerd podcast joins us to talk about the great summer tradition of blockbuster movies. We reflect on our second classic fan favorite, Dick Tracy. We had such a great conversation, we've decided to break this conversation into two episodes.…
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Episode 13: Summer Blockbuster - Part 1
We wrap up our first season with a bang -- a blockbuster, in fact! Dyer Oxley of the NW Nerd podcast joins us to talk about the great summer tradition of blockbuster movies. We reflect on the history of the blockbuster and talk about the classic fan favorite INDEPENDENCE DAY. We had such a great...
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Episode 12: School's out!
School's out for summer! For this episode, Jp and Ryan discuss some graduation movie classics. Jp watches DAZED AND CONFUSED for the very first time, and shares his surprising reactions. The conversation includes other last-day-of-school favorites like Ryan's favorite, CAN'T HARDLY WAIT. Join us…
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Episode 11: Audiobooks
Jp and Ryan are joined by Tacoma's Library Director, Kate Larsen! Kate fills us in on all the ways Tacoma Public Library has been supporting people's virtual knowledge needs during the pandemic, including the essential provision of steady audiobooks for our listening pleasure. Then we dive into…
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Episode 10: Adventure on Film
In anticipation of summer here in the Pacific Northwest, we take a look at how outdoor pursuits are portrayed in the movies. Fellow Tacoman and outdoorsman extraordinaire Jonathan Grove joins us to discuss the 2017 film THE CLIMB, directed by Ludovic Bernard, based on the true story of a young…
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Episode 09: Musical Interlude
Jp and Ryan have put together a feeling-the-feels playlist to help you get through the rough times. Join us as we share some of the tracks that have been helping us through the hard times with joy and catharsis. The lineup includes songs from Yola, Justin Townes Earle, Toulouse, Nina Simone…
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Episode 08: Isolation
For this month's Double Feature episode, we explore the theme of isolation, one of the inescapable aspects of living in 2021. But it's not the first time pop culture has played with the pros and cons of isolation. We had some fun rewatching the 1971 sci-fi adaptation of THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN and…
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Episode 07: Talking Sundance
Jp and Ryan are joined by two special guests! Writer Chase Hutchinson (Tacoma News Tribune, The Stranger) and Philip Cowan (Executive Director of The Grand Cinema) come by to tell us their highlights from the recently wrapped Sundance Film Festival, including how you can also watch many of their...
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Episode 06: Discovering TikTok
Jp and Ryan talk with writer, filmmaker, and advocate Jamika Scott about the wonder that is TikTok, where she is a hugely popular creator. Jamika explains the highs and lows of the popular video sharing platform, and why it’s where she thinks it's where the most exciting creative energy is today....
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Episode 05: Public Service
In this Double Feature episode, we discuss two very different cinematic displays of public service in our exploration of elections and holding office. We start with Alexander Payne’s classic satire Election, followed by Roger Donaldson's noble docudrama 13 Days. Let us know which portrayal of...
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Episode 04: Holiday Music
Think you don’t like holiday music? Maybe you just haven’t heard the RIGHT holiday music! Seasonal tunes aficionado Katy Evans shares some of her favorite tracks, joining Jp and Ryan for a fun discussion about why this music is special. Check out the accompanying playlist on Spotify.
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Episode 03: Family Gatherings
When we can't be with our family, thank goodness we have movie families! For our first "Double Feature" episode, Ryan and JP take a look back at two great movies that take on family life -- though in very different ways. Join us in revisiting "While You Were Sleeping" (1995) and "Big Fish"…
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Episode 02: Criminal Justice Reform
Jp and Ryan talk with the director of the new documentary SINCE I'VE BEEN DOWN, along with two of its featured guests, Tonya Wilson and Kimonti Carter. We discuss how initiatives among Washington State's prison population, such as the Black Prisoner's Caucus, are helping bring new direction and...
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Episode 01: Journalism
On this, our first episode of Socially Isolated, Jp and Ryan talked with Wade Neal, Assistant Executive Director of the Grand Cinema in Tacoma, Washington about journalism in the movies. We wanted to explore the larger context and themes that the upcoming film THE FRENCH DISPATCH fit into. Each...
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Welcome to Socially Isolated
Hello, we are Ryan & Jp and together we made up Socially Isolated. We are about to launch this podcast and wanted to introduce ourselves and tell you what you expect in the coming episodes. Check out episodes every three weeks and follow up on Instagram, Twitter, and on our website @soisopodcast…
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Socially Isolated is a podcast where we discuss different aspects of pop culture through the lens of something specifically Pacific Northwest. Each episode we discuss pieces of art or culture that provide context to current events.
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