The Visionary Variety Podcast: Recent Episodes
Daniel Grove
Welcome to the Visionary Variety podcast. Where we cover cool stuff like photo, video, film, books, and technology. So switch on your brain and enjoy the show.
Batman, Wonder Woman, James Gunn, oh my! This week, Nate and Angela talk about a bunch of DC news that dropped at DC FanDome, Millie Bobby Brown’s new role as Sherlock’s sister Enola Holmes, and more!
This week Daniel, Gabriel, and Abi review Netflix’s latest original hit: Project Power and have a discussion about super abilities.
This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Eugene Clopton the owner of Crimson Dawn, an upcoming Lightsaber production company! Hear his story about how he got in to making lightsabers and what makes them unique in the industry. Visit Crimsondawn.com for high quality and affordable lightsabers. Also on facebook at Crimson Dawn facebook page.
This week Nate and Daniel discuss why it’s important to back up your data regularly, how to avoid hard drive failure and data loss, and different methods you can use to keep your data safe.
This week Abi, Nate, and Daniel review Netflix’s latest original hit film The Old Guard as well as discuss what it would really be like to be immortal.
This week Joe of Popculturegeekery.com and Daniel discuss the rumors going around about the undoing of Star Wars episodes 7,8, and 9 as well as Kathleen Kennedy’s supposed impending firing.
This week Daniel and Nate discuss a hot topic in the photography/videography community – when do you know it’s time to upgrade your camera? How can you truly improve the quality of your images and the success of your business? Listen and find out!
This week Daniel, Joe, Angela, and Nate discuss their favorite and often times least favorite movies that came from video games. What are your favorite or least favorite? Share in the comments or on our social media.
This week Daniel, Abi, Angela, and Nate dive in to the cult classic scifi summer blockbuster The Fifth Element! Learn interesting behind the scenes details about how the movie was made, hear our thoughts about why it’s such a hit, and hear Daniel attempt French pronunciation.
This is the first in the Cringe Reviews series where we discuss and analyze movies that bombed for one reason or another. This week we picked up Josh Tranks challenging adaptation of Fantastic Four. What’s so bad about it? What was good about it? And what is the future of the Fantastic Four? Listen and…
This week Nate opens up about his journey as a videographer and the lessons he’s learned about the importance of good communication and solid contracts. Take notes and don’t make the same mistakes we have!
This week Daniel, Angela, and Nate go over various nerdy news items that have crossed their screens from Playstation 5 news to Star Wars and much more. Keep up to date with the Visionary Variety Podcast.
This week Daniel, Nate, and special guest Dante Peoples review the novelization of The Rise of Skywalker. Join with them as the dive in to the lore of Star Wars with plot holes, easter eggs, and a comparison with the movie.
This week Daniel talks with Brandi Morgan about full service photography, increasing your value as a photographer, and why prints are so important. https://brandimorganphotography.com/ https://www.facebook.com/helotes.brandimorganphotography https://www.instagram.com/brandi_morgan_photography/
This week Daniel shares his favorite novels/series as well as how to get audiobooks free (and legally).
This week Daniel and Nate interview Carson Baker, a local audio engineer who specializes in live sound and recording. We talk about Carsons story, gear, and learn about tips to improve live sound for churches and live venues.
Why are bad guys bad? Why do the always feel justified in their badness? And why are the Sith cooler than the Jedi? We dive in to this and much more in this weeks episode.
This week Daniel covers various updates on The Mandalorian, Clone Wars, a new Star Wars show, the Obiwan show, and much much more!
This week Daniel and Nate interview Drew, a local talent who has acted, sang, danced, does videography, and handles social media for a large church in San Antonio, Texas. Hear about his wild ride through life of various creative careers as well as his thoughts on garden gnomes and superman. https://www.instagram.com/itzdrewreinartz https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3798808
This week Daniel and special guest Aaron Grubb spill the beans on their favorite music making plugins they use in Ableton to make and perfect their sound. Find Aarons music at https://linktr.ee/aarongrubbmusic Aaron’s plugins Spitfire LABS https://www.spitfireaudio.com/labs/ Sforzando https://www.plogue.com/products/sforzando.html Magix Independence (Free – I used the nylon string guitar) https://www.magix.com/us/free-download/independence-free-sampler-software/ Pianobook.co.uk Tyrell N6 https://u-he.com/products/tyrelln6/ Dexed https://asb2m10.github.io/dexed/…
This week Danie, Nate, and Angela discuss what they’ve been doing and watching during quarantine as well as movie releases that have been pushed back and productions that have stopped.
This week we got the pleasure of hearing from Spencer Richard also known as Srvent. Srvent is a rap artist in Canada do creative things with his music, one of which was a recently released EP tribute to Alita Battle Angel. Enjoy this interview as we talk about life, story telling, and our love of…
In this weeks episode Daniel takes a look at our future according to hollywood blockbusters from Back to the future to The Martian and everything in between. How right were they? How wrong were they? Find out!
Daniel, Gabriel, Nate, and Angela discuss how the corona virus has affected their lives, their favorite end of the world movies, and how well they’d survive the apocalypse.
This week Nate and Daniel talk with a new friend Kiel Hames, a film maker (and more) from New Zealand. They discuss film making, Kiel’s album label business, 2020 movies, as well as his current indie film project.
This week Daniel, Nate, and special guest David Angel discuss what we know about the newest Star Wars material coming from Disney – the High Republic. Join us as we go over what’s been released and analyze what we’ve seen from the concept art thus far.
This week Daniel and Nate cover various abbreviations and technical terms in the photography and videography world. If you’re looking to learn the vocabulary used online and in videos you’re in the right place.
This week Daniel reviews the new Birds of Prey movie. The discussion includes themes, characters, villainry, mental illness, and more.
In this nerdy news and stuff episode Daniel, Nate, and Angela cover all kinds of news from the Final Fantasy 7 remake to Star Wars’ cancelled tv show, from Batman’s new suit to a mysterious signal from space.
Join Daniel and special guest Andy Cala as they discuss some amazing, weird, and terrifying things we’ve discovered in outer space.
To celebrate 2 years of podcasting we dedicate this episode to one of our own – Angela Brock! She’s an incredible artist that does character portraits in charcoal and pencil. Hear her story as an artist and fellow nerd.
This week Daniel and special guest Roy Vallejo discuss the highs and the lows and the forbidden spaghetti of PAX South, San Antonio’s biggest gaming convention.
This week Nate and Angela talk about a handful of recurring things in movies and shows that make them cringe.
In this special guest episode Daniel gets to chat with Chris Seekell of The Starwars Underworld Podcast about things that would have made the movie better in their opinion. What changes or added scenes do you feel would of made the movie more enjoyable? Send them to Tvvpodcast@gmail.com http://www.starwarsunderworld.com/
In this timey whimey episode Daniel, Josh, and Gabriel discuss time travel: the differing theories, paradoxes, plot holes, and movie examples of how it works and why you should probably just not buy that time travel machine off of eBay.
Daniel and Nate go over movies and shows that they are excited about being released in 2020. We also talk about some movies that failed in 2019 for obvious or not so obvious reasons.
It’s finally here! After 42 years of Star Wars the finale to the Skywalker trilogy. But does it live up to it’s hype and our expectations? Listen and find out what Daniel, Nate, and Abi have to say about it.
In this installment of Nerdy News and Stuff Daniel, Nate, and Angela tackle what’s new in the nerdiverse – Keanu Reeves as Darth Revan, Black Widow, Free Guy, Ghost Busters, and Tom Holland saving Spiderman!
Daniel and Nate take a look back by thanking and talking about each interview episode as well as our special guests. We also list our favorite episodes and look forward to what’s to come in 2020.
In part 2 of the Conspiracy Theory episode Daniel, Josh, and Abi will take the dive in to the Illuminati, Flat Earth, government coverups, ancient aliens, and more! Documentaries and channel mentioned in this episode: Behind the Curve https://www.netflix.com/title/81015076 Rocket Man https://www.amazon.com/Rocketman-Mikes-Mission-Prove-Earth/dp/B07VX7GSNW https://www.youtube.com/user/shane
This week Daniel, Josh, and Abi take a dive in to the secrets, the coverups, and the conspiracies in this two part special! In part one we discuss the attraction many have to conspiracy theories – is it a psychological safety blanket or do our brains predispositions decide what we believe? The Pea Sized Gland…
It’s a good week to be a nerd! The Mandalorian is out, Disney+ is out and we’re geeking out! Check out Josh and Daniel’s review of episodes 1 & 2 of The Mandalorian as well as a discussion about Disney+ and Star Wars story telling.
In this episode Abi and Daniel review the new indie film on Hulu “Prospect”, Daniel talks about space diapers that Nasa uses, and Abi explains how indie films are funded and make money.
In this episode Daniel Grove and Daniel Walczak discuss and review their recent audiobook listens you need to check out!
This week on the podcast Daniel, Nate, Angela, and Josh talk about a variety of geeky news such as Star Wars news, Vin Diesel movies, Robert Batmanson, and women in space!
In this part 2 Daniel, Gabe, and Abi continue their deep dive in to the Matrix trilogy, mythos, and philosophy. Let us know your thoughts and opinions about The Matrix by emailing us at TVVpodcast@gmail.com or by commenting on our social media posts for this episode.
In this part 1 Daniel, Gabriel, and Abi dive deep in to one of the most prolific movie franchises this side of the millennium! We talk plot, characters, behind the scenes, and philosophy of the three films and connected projects.
Enjoy this special interview with Nate’s friend Monty Sosa! Check him out online at: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/116everlast Instagram: https://instagram.com/montysosa Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/30DJ1X9FxsdL85h43zccEZ?si=YU7a-yH_SI-cg0fiAqPE_Q Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/montysosa
In this episode Daniel interviews the Foltz’s of Paisley Sunshine Photography. If you’re interested in wedding photography this is the episode for you! Rychelle and Aaron share the tips to success and an inspirational reminder of how important it is to connect with your clients. Check out their beautiful work at PaisleySunshineWed.com https://www.facebook.com/paisleysunshinephoto/ https://www.instagram.com/paisleysunshinephoto/
This this episode Daniel, Angela, and Joe from Popculture Geekery give you the basics on all the new Marvel heroes! Check out Popculture Geekery on youtube here
Learn about how 3d printing has revolutionized the hobby industry and cosplay alike! Justin makes props and costumes with his 3d printer at home and joined us for a great interview.
Learn from Daniel and Nate as they walk through their workflows for photography and videography. Having a workflow is essential to productivity, efficiency, and organization so take notes and share with us what your workflow is.
In this episode Daniel interviews Haitao Zhao, a stuntman for chinese martial arts films and performer at Cirque Du Soleil!
In this episode Daniel speaks about the initial reports from Sony and Marvel’s breakup, new movie/show announcements, and other upcoming projects!
In this episode Daniel and Nate discuss the tools and mindsets that improved the quality of their work over the years. And Daniel outlines how his boring homework assignments from art class in high school drastically changed how he took pictures.
Abi and Daniel discuss Hollywood’s obsession with remakes, twin films, and non original story telling!
Looking for some new scifi and fantasy books to capture your imagination? Look no further! This week Daniel reviews 3 books he finished and 3 more he’s currently reading.
Marvel just dropped the news bomb on us last week at San Diego Comic Con so Daniel, Angela, and Nate jump in on the phase 4 news as well as other movie trailers, releases, and reviews.
Daniel and Angela discuss season 3 of Stranger Things – ugly crying, evil russians, and more!
Do you enjoy knowing how things were made? Technical as well as interesting facts about your favorite shows and movies? We sure do! Enjoy a peek behind the curtains in this episode as we discuss interesting details about the production of Stranger Things. No spoilers for season 3 in this episode!
Ever wonder where podcasting came from and how it all works? In this episode you’ll learn the ins and outs of podcasting as well as get recommendations of Nate and Daniel’s favorite podcasts! We’d love to hear what you listen to comment on any of our posts or send us an email to tvvpodcast@gmail.com
In this episode Daniel Grove and Daniel Walczak review one of their favorite movies and now, one of their favorite books! Enjoy this in depth analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of each story as well as the similarities and differences between the film and the book.
Get the update on upcoming photography classes and cosplay conventions with Daniel. Also in this episode: science news, recent movies, and audiobooks that are worth checking out.
This year E3 was packed full of awesome new games, DLCs, and personalities on stage. Check out our recap of our most looked forward to games and announcements.
In this episode Daniel interviews Dustin Hawkins, an independent film maker in Columbia Missouri. Learn about what it takes to write, direct, produce, and sometimes shoot your own films. See Dustin’s work at: https://www.facebook.com/retrohawkproductions/ https://www.instagram.com/retro_hawkd/ https://www.retrohawkproductions.net/
In this episode Daniel, Nate, Angela, and Josh discuss Vanity Fairs’ newly released info for Star Wars episode 9 The Rise of Skywalker, the upcoming Knights of the Old Republic movie, Lord of the Rings tv show news, Narnia tv show on Netflix, and much much more! Join in the discussion by emailing or commenting…
Enjoy this in-depth discussion with Brian Christopherson as he shares what he learned at a recent A.I. workshop from IBM and as we discuss the current state of real world artificial intelligence.
With End Game and now Spiderman: Far from Home we are getting thrust in to a larger universe within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Join the discussion with Daniel, Nate, and Josh as they talk about alternate Earths, dimensions, and time travel shenanigans.
If you’ve watched scifi movies or tv for a while you start to pick up on reoccuring plot holes, trends, and things that just don’t quite make sense. In this episode Daniel highlights the ones that get his nerves all irked! Fun discussion and ranting is sure to ensue…
The movie of the decade is out and we’re discussing the highs and lows of this amazing film. Join in on the discussion our facebook post for this episode. FYI the first portion of this episode is spoiler free.
Finally! Our first book review episode and it’s an awesome one! In this episode Daniel, Angela and returning special guest Daniel Walczak review the fantasy epic Mistborn the Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson. If you haven’t read or listen to it and finish the episode beyond the spoiler warning. Let us know your thoughts on…
With the release of the first trailer for The Rise of Skywalker the rumor mill is working over time! Daniel, Nate, and Angela talk about the trailer, fan theories, and predictions for Star Wars IX. Tell us your theories and predictions in the comments below or on any of our social media accounts for the…
Hear what Daniel and special guest Daniel Walczak have been listening to recently and tips on where to get great audiobooks for free!
Listen to our movie review of the latest scifi blockbuster by James Cameron and Robert Rodriquez. In this episode we are pleased to have actress Paulina Manseau share with us her inside information about her experience as a character in the movie!
In this digital age of social media, image files, phone cameras, and cloud backup should you really print photos anymore? Daniel goes in to the reasons why it’s important to invest in professional prints for your big moments. Whether you’re a photographer or not this is sure to be an eye opening episode.
Join Daniel, Nate, and Angel as we discuss all kinds of awesome new items that have popped up in our feeds such as: 2020’s new Dune movie Stranger Things season 3 trailer AI painting realistic landscapes and faces New York building owning your photos Why you can’t photography the Eiffel tower at night (bonus!) Myspace…
Daniel, Nate, and Josh are back with a review of one of the most anticipated and criticized movies of 2019! Captain Marvel! Listen to our thoughts on the hype, the lore, and the criticisms.
Enjoy this interview with leather artist and cosplayer Jessi Arntz as she shares how she makes her master pieces. While you listen be sure to check out her work online! JAFantasyArt.com facebook.com/JAFantasyArt/ etsy.com/shop/JAFantasyArt instagram.com/jafantasyart
If you’re a business owner or hobbyist that uses social media to promote your stuff this is the episode for you! Daniel, Nate, and Angela discuss things they’ve learned and experienced online on how to get the most out of social media.
In this episode Daniel interviews local photographer and experienced visual effects artist Ryan Littlefield. Ryan worked on visual effects for a number of high budget films including Expendables 3! Get a glimpse behind the curtain and learn how movie magic is created.
In this short episode, Nate discusses a few tips and tricks that he’s learned that may help any new comers to the world of videography.
In this episode Daniel, Nate, and Josh talk about their experiences running and serving in various production ministries within church. What have we learned? What products and equipment are our favorites? What are our biggest screw ups? Listen and find out!
We did it! We completed our first year of podcasting and what a ride it’s been. We hope you all have enjoyed our content and we look forward to making 2019 even better! In this episode we talk about our show, what’s to come in 2019, and some nerdy news for 2019 including movie rumors,…
Daniel, Angela, and Gabriel review the new Dragonball Super movie and share other thoughts on the Dragonball franchise.
Learn about the different types of lighting for photography as videography with Nate and Daniel in this informative episode. Quick links: 2 light kit with 2 Yongnuo 560IV, wireless controller, and color gels (Canon version) 2 light kit with 2 Yongnuo 600 ex-rtii, wireless controller, and color gels (Canon version) Wescott’s 26 inch rapidbox diffuser…
Daniel, Nate, and special guest Joshua Howell discuss their 2018. Best and worst moments, movies, books, and their goals for 2019. What was the worst thing in the world to happen in 2018? And what does Daniel have in his special spreadsheet? Listen and find out.
In this episode Daniel, Nate, and special guest Gabriel Grove review Black Mirror’s interactive special “Bandersnatch” and discuss RPG gaming, choice, and free will.
We did it. We managed to watch the entire Star Wars Holiday Special… we watched it so you don’t have to. But if you want to watch it, we hope you’ll reconsider.
Are you a photographer that wants to make your hobby in to a profitable business and career? In this episode Daniel explains different mindsets behind photography business as well as some ways to increse your profit in a sustainable way.
Star Wars updates, Nasa’s latest probe on Mars, Disney Plus, upcoming movies and more! Join Daniel, Nate, and Angela as we talk about the latest goings on in the nerdiverse.
Have you ever dreamed of having a superpower? Well so have we and here we discuss not only our favorite superpowers but also the real world problems and situations you may find yourself in with those powers.
Daniel, Angela, and Gabriel Grove discuss various concepts of futurism, artificla intelligence, and transhumanism in this episode. If you have not yet read The Last Question by Isaac Asimov you can listen or read it online for free here: Audiobook version PDF version What did you love or hate about The Last Question? What big…
Stan Lee, a creative man and leader that inspired many of America’s greatest heros and role models. In this episode we talk about his outstanding career and story.
The classic argument – which is better: Star Wars or Star Trek? Can they even compare? Is Star Wars even science fiction? We discuss it all in this episode with special guest Josh Howell.
If you’re not a fan of Kris’s work you’re missing out! Nate and I got the honor of interviewing Kris and learning his story and methods. Check out his work at https://www.cosplaycomposites.com/ https://www.facebook.com/cosplaycomposites https://www.instagram.com/cosplaycomposites/ https://www.youtube.com/cosplaycomposites
As a continuation to episode 37 Daniel and Abi share their favorite-worst visual effects moments in all of movie history! Also included are some dishonorable mentions. What are your “worst visual effects” moments?
In this episode you’ll get to hear Daniel’s talk at Photo SA sharing his story, methods, and lessons learned pursuing creative photography. To view the video version with image overlays go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6MNuz7dUMg
Nate, Daniel, and special returning guest Abi Leon are at it again! This time they are covering their favorite CGI or practical effects sequences in movie history and explaining how the hollywood magic was made.
Are you interested in becoming a professional photographer? Than this is the episode for you! In this episode Daniel and Nate share their experiences and tips on what to learn, how to learn, things to look out for and more. Also featured in this episode are various local photographers giving their best advise for all…
Join Nate and Angela as they talk about Telltale Games going out of business, Dice pushing back a release date, Joaquin Phoenix as Joker, and the female Bowser ruccus!