Don't Need To Know Podcast: Recent Episodes
Don't Need To Know
Each week, Kathy and Gian-Paul will tell you all about something silly you don't need to know, but will be glad that you now do.
Kathy tells all about the origins of Monopoly, Clue(do), and the oldest boardgame ever!!
This week, GP tells Kathy about all the things that you can pay people to do for you - including being imaginary boyfriends or pretend mourners at funerals. Prepare to have your eyes opened, and wonder whether maybe everyone you know is really just pretending in a Truman Show-esque nightmare. Don't worry, we've thrown in some sillies for good measure.
The Atlantic Article: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2017/11/paying-for-fake-friends-and-family/545060/
In Episode 4, Kathy explains what the heck Foley is and about its founding father, Jack! Kath and Geep do some of their own Foley and explain how filmmakers achieved the sounds behind Star Wars, Indiana Jones, E.T. and other classics!
Articles we used: http://www.marblehead.net/foley/specifics.html https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/cinema-sound-secrets-foley-artist/
In Episode 3, Gian-Paul tells Kathy all about some crazy hermit stories from around the world, spills red wine on his jeans and spoils a film which Kathy hasn't seen - an all round good day for him.
Articles he talks about: https://www.gq.com/story/the-last-true-hermit https://www.oddee.com/item_98706.aspx