Ken & G Podcast: Recent Episodes
Ken and G
Two guys shaped by the 90s, share their perspectives and experiences on topics close to their hearts. Our universe focuses on film & TV, sports, video games and much more. Contact us at kenandgpodcast AT gmail DOT com
Claude-Marc from https://cinecm.com/ joins the podcast to review 'One Battle After Another,' directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Leonardo DiCaprio. An early Oscar contender for sure.
We also do rapid-fire reviews of:
Tron: Ares Demon Slayer: Infiniti Castle HIM The long walk Conjuring: Last Rites Caught Stealing Black Phone 2
You can follow Claude-Marc on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinecmgo/
Steph Dumais, publisher of Bloody Gore Comix (https://bloodygorecomix.com/) joins the podcast to recap his summer conventions and talk about his new crowd-funding campaign for Bloody Gore Anthology Volume 4. To back this project: (deadline Oct 15)
https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/bloody-gore-comix/bloody-gore-comix-anthology-4
We also talk about some musical collaborations:
Soundtrack for Zombie Commandos From Hell: Sonic Assault! https://zcfh.bandcamp.com/album/zombie-commandos-from-hell-sonic-assault
Renegade XL900
https://protosynthesisrecords.bandcamp.com/track/deadfunk-renegade-xl-900
12" Vinyl cover art by Steph Dumais: https://nwvic.bandcamp.com/album/endless-meaningless-unhelpful-and-uncalled-for-drivel
Claude-Marc (https://www.instagram.com/cinecmgo/ ) joins us to review all the summer movies this year, including F1, Superman, Fantastic Four, Weapons, and ten other films. He's obviously taken some happy pills, because he's given an '8' or higher rating to multiple movies. Thanks for listening!
We interview DC Horn, Founder/Creator of XanCon Entertainment, an indie comic book publisher (https://www.xancononline.com/ ). We talk about the early days of the company, comic book collecting in the 1990s, the Kubert School of Art, and the current titles published by XanCon Entertainment.
Catch up on their flagship title (Once Upon a Time in Xanatopia) here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/xanatopia1/once-upon-a-time-in-xanatopia-issues-1-5
Check out the online courses available at the Kubert School:
https://kubertschool.edu/art-programs/online-studies
Preview XanCon titles here:
https://www.xancononline.com/
Claude-Marc (https://cinecm.com/reviews/ ) joins the podcast to review three of the hottest films this summer has to offer: Mission Impossible - Final Reckoning, Ballerina (from the world of John Wick), and Sinners (by Ryan Coogler). We also preview the upcoming summer movies: F1, Fantastic Four, Alien Earth (series), Superman, Megan 2, and 28 Years Later (Danny Boyle).
Greg Trahan, VP Business Development for the Montreal Alliance, joins the podcast to preview the upcoming season. We talk about the new coach, incoming players, new improvements and Eclipse - Canada's first ever outdoor professional 5-on-5 basketball game. For information and tickets:
https://www.alliancemontreal.ca/eclipse
Film expert Stephen Cooke (host of "Lens me your ears" podcast) joins the podcast to discuss two great "indie" films - The Brutalist and Anora. Both were front-runners in the Oscar race, with one film coming out on top. We discuss the merits of both films.
Claude-Marc from CineCM.com joins us to do a spoiler free, deep dive of Ridley Scott's epic sequel, Gladiator II. We discuss everything from the cast to the music score and the direction. Then we do some very rapid fire reviews of Alien: Romulus, Wicked, Arcane season 2, and Smile 2.
Comic book artist and publisher Steph Dumais (https://bloodygorecomix.com/ ) joins the podcast to give a recap of his busy summer: many convention appearances (including Denmark) and projects on the go. We discuss the upcoming Kickstarter campaign for Renegade XL 900 issue 3, featuring a brief cameo appearance by Ken and G. We also talk about his collaborations with fellow artists Jeik Dion and Mike Wasion.
Ken and G catch up after the summer break, and review the most popular series, including The Penguin (HBO), Monsters (Netflix), The Bear (Hulu), Bad Monkey (Apple), and Wild Robot (film).
Claude-Marc from CineCM.com joins us to review the most noteworthy movies of the summer, including: Deadpool & Wolverine, Alien Romulus, Twisters, Strange Darling, The Substance, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and more. You can check out his website for more reviews. https://cinecm.com/reviews/
This week, we go behind the scenes with Michael Dunn as he prepares to perform his new album in front of a live audience. We discuss the preparation, logistics, cost, set list, musicians, and other activities that go into the planning phase. You can pick up his new album at: https://michaeldunnproject.com/cd-s-and-downloads
Tickets for the November 9th show are on sale at:
https://anviltheatre.ca/event/a-celebration-of-classic-rock/
Greg Trahan from the Montreal Alliance (https://www.alliancemontreal.ca/ ) joins us to do a review of the season so far: the positives, the not so positives, and the upcoming Championship Weekend (August 9 - 11).
Post-game press conferences: https://www.youtube.com/@AllianceMontreal/videos
Claude-Marc from https://cinecm.com/ joins the podcast to review Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Fallout (Amazon Prime series) and Civil War. Thanks for listening!
Greg Trahan, Sr. Director, Sales and Operations, of the Montreal Alliance basketball team (https://www.alliancemontreal.ca/ ) joins the podcast to give an in-depth preview of the upcoming season. We discuss returning players and coaches, new draft picks, other new faces, and the CEBL Championship Weekend which will be hosted by Montreal this year (August 9 - 11, 2024). First home game: May 30th.
Nathan Cheever from Lightspeed L.A. (https://lightspeed.la/) joins the podcast to discuss the recent wave of layoffs in the video game industry. Over 10,000 jobs were lost in 2023, and an additional over 8,000 jobs were lost in 2024 from January to March. Nathan provides an insider's perspective on various factors, such as the Covid 19 bubble, rising development costs, the shift in consumer habits, the post-pandemic slowdown, and mergers and acquisitions.
This week, we talk to Nathan Cheever, Principal World Designer at Lightspeed L.A. Nathan has over 25 years' experience working in the video game industry, on such titles as "UNREAL: Return to Na Pali," "Middle Earth Online," "Aliens vs Predator 2," "No One Lives Forever 2," "Bioshock Infinite," "Prey 2," and "Mafia 3." We discuss some of the different game development tools that he's used. We also talk about his newest home, Lightspeed L.A. and their project "Last Sentinel."
Nathan's website: https://www.curiousconstructs.com/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NathanCheever/featured Articles: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/search?q=cheever Lightspeed L.A. https://lightspeed.la/en Last Sentinel official announce trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JIFzUYhVGY Meet the team: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elDvU2t2J7A
Steph Dumais from https://bloodygorecomix.com/ joins the podcast to give us an update on his latest project, Renegade XL900 issue 3 (featuring a cameo appearance by Ken and G) and his 2024 World Tour agenda, which includes Copenhagen and multiple conventions.
https://copenhagencomics.dk/en/steph-dumais-visits-copenhagen-comics-2024/
https://www.fbdm-mcaf.ca/en/
https://www.montrealcomiccon.com/
https://fbdp.ca/
https://salondulivre.ca/salon-du-livre-2024/
https://filmfreeway.com/RequiemFearFest
Claude-Marc from https://cinecm.com/ joins the podcast to review Dune 2, Damsel, Immaculate, Anatomy of a Fall, and the latest TV shows: 3 Body Problem, X-Men 97, Constellation, and Invincible. Thanks for listening!
Marc Lamothe joins us to do a deep dive on the four albums of David Bowie's Berlin trilogy. We also discuss two albums from Iggy Pop during that period, and Brian Eno's Oblique Strategies card deck. YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mtq4xXpfRqo&list=PLKlDr6_BOIZMtWEHwcez0W-xNIull5Z_A
Oblique Strategies: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oblique_Strategies
China Girl: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_Girl_(song)
Serious Moonlight show (Montreal): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqjCSNpsG0Y
We interview comic book artist Emmanuel Filteau (https://www.inkorpora.com/ ) and discuss his comics, including his latest series Tales from the Interface. Synopsis: "When the virtual world became so advanced that we lost interest in reality, access became rationed according to privilege and social status." You can buy his books online, or meet him at the upcoming Montreal Comic Arts Festival (May 24 to 26, 2024). https://www.fbdm-mcaf.ca/en/comic-arts-festival/
This week, we do a deep-dive on Oscar nominated films, and the categories of Best Supporting Actor, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Director, Best Film. Plus mini-reviews of Holdovers, Barbie, Past Lives, Oppenheimer and Killers of the Flower Moon. Thanks for listening!
Michael La Ronn (https://www.michaellaronn.com/ ) returns to the podcast to talk about his latest projects:
Kickstarter campaign for "The Good Necromancer" urban fantasy series
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/michaellaronn/the-good-necromancer-urban-fantasy-hardcovers
London Book Fair (March 12-14, 2024)
https://www.londonbookfair.co.uk/
Superstars Writing seminar
https://www.superstarswriting.com/
and we also talk about Draftsmith, AI-powered editing software:
https://draftsmith.ai/
Michael Dunn (https://michaeldunnproject.com/ ) returns to give us an update on his first album, and we discuss the challenges for an independent artist to promote their music. We talk about Spotify, Audiophile (https://michaeldunnproject.com/the-audiophile-package) and his upcoming marketing campaign which is launching soon. Perhaps a tour in the future?
Marc Lamothe joins the podcast to do a deep-dive on the music of James Brown, a career spanning six decades.
Marc's curated YouTube playlist: (60+ songs) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKlDr6_BOIZNw6IqvHQ57U2-EZugyg3vs
James Brown & The Famous Flames, T.A.M.I. show 1964: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-E0X2JxCs4
Marc's top 10 James Brown albums:
- Live at the Apollo (1962) 2. I Can't Stand Myself When You Touch Me (1968) 3. It's a New Day – Let a Man Come In (1970) 4. Love, Power, Peace, Live at the Olympia, Paris (1971) 5. There It Is (1972) 6. Get on the Good Foot (1972) 7. The Payback (1973) / Fred Wesley And The J.B.'s* – Damn Right I Am Somebody 8. Hell (1974) 9. Everybody's Doin' the Hustle & Dead on the Double Bump (1975) / Hustle with Speed (The JB’s) 1975 10. In the Jungle Groove (1986)
Bootsy Collins explains The One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph6AaddC6bA
David Bowie - Fame: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ypgq0qdgVZA
James Brown - Hot (I Need To Be Loved, Loved, Loved, Loved)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NdgUVnfQ8k
Marc Girard from Rush tribute band New World Men joins us to talk about his collaborations, Simple Plan, Paul McCartney, his solo project Orbit, and upcoming New World Men shows.
Paul McCartney - Halifax Commons - 2009 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zk3x_-VvKKY
Simple Plan - La soiree du hockey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHJIV7wsgEs
Orbit music https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/orbit8/human-voltage
NAMM 2024 https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/sessions
Neil Peart Hockey Night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha9ccf4YfzU
Claude-Marc from cineCM.com joins us to recap the best films that we saw in 2023. We each give our top 5 films, as well as our favorite TV series. You won't be bored, as we have a mix of everything: Hollywood big-budget, horror, animation, foreign-language, and romance. Thanks for listening!
Marc Girard, keyboardist/bassist and co-founder of Rush tribute band New World Men (https://www.newworldmen.com/en ) joins us to talk about his solo career and history of New World Men. We also discuss the future plans for the band, which may or may not include world domination.
Marc Girard solo project: Human Voltage https://orbitmusic.bandcamp.com/album/human-voltage https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/orbit8/human-voltage
New World Men official site: https://www.newworldmen.com/
Official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NewWorldMenBand/videos
Cabaret BMO (Ste-Therese)
https://odyscene.com/programmation/new-world-men/?representation=3
Steph Dumais from Bloody Gore Comix (https://bloodygorecomix.com/ ) joins the podcast to give us an update on his latest projects, from Renegade XL900 issue 3 to Bathory to private commissions and more. He also talks about his upcoming trip to Copenhagen, Denmark and the Montreal Comic Arts Festival (MCAF) in May 2024. Bonus: details on the 'Ken & G Cinematic Universe'!
Claude-Marc from cineCM.com joins the podcast to catch up on some long overdue movie reviews. We discuss The Creator, Killers of the Flower Moon, Five Nights at Freddy's, Talk to Me, and The Marvels. Spoiler-free.
Marc Lamothe joins the podcast to do a deep-dive on the early career of (Ike and) Tina Turner, who passed away in May.
Marc's curated YouTube playlist (70 songs): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKlDr6_BOIZPmvrd62q7LLfF5TS5UPIsu
What's Love Got to Do with it - Official trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YMzT2Uelts
Tina Turner - Acid Queen ("Tommy", 1975) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdinfZKA_Fw
Tina Turner - Proud Mary, 1971 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzQnPz6TpGc
Ike & Tina Turner - Live in '71 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvzuwJuBPzM
Steph Dumais from https://bloodygorecomix.com/ joins the podcast to talk about his new Kickstarter campaign, Bathory graphic novel by Spanish comic artist Raúlo Cáceres. We also recap his convention appearances this summer, and look ahead to his future projects (including Renegade XL900 issue 3).
Greg Trahan from the Montreal Alliance (https://www.alliancemontreal.ca/ ) joins the podcast to recap the second season of the CEBL team. We also look ahead to the 2024 edition of the CEBL Championship Weekend, which will take place in Montreal in August 2024.
Claude-Marc from http://cinecm.com/ joins the podcast to review the "Barbenheimer" double-feature: Barbie and Oppenheimer. At the time of this writing, Barbie has already surpassed $1.2 billion in global box office, and Oppenheimer $700 million. Are they instant classics? We think so.
It's blockbuster season! Claude-Marc from cineCM.com joins the podcast to review Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Asteroid City, Silo (Apple TV), and Japanese indie film "Mad Cats." Thanks for listening!
Marc Lamothe from the Fantasia Film Festival (https://fantasiafestival.com/en/ ) joins the podcast to give us an in-depth preview of the 27th edition (July 20 to August 9, 2023). We cover everything from special events, artist appearances, Nicolas Cage, Fantasia merch, Arrow Video, Vinegar Syndrome and more. Check out their website for movie descriptions, trailers and tickets.
Greg Trahan, Director Ticket Office for the Montreal Alliance (https://www.alliancemontreal.ca/ ) joins the podcast to review the first half of the 2023 season, their second in the CEBL. We discuss incoming and outgoing players, the new coach, the improved win-loss record, off-court updates, and look forward to the Championship weekend in Langley BC.
Claude-Marc from https://cinecm.com/ joins us to a deep-dive on The Flash movie, the end of the Snyder-Verse, James Gunn at DC, and why it failed at the box office. We also do some rapid reviews of Fast X, Across the Spider-Verse, and BlackBerry. Thanks for listening!
Steph Dumais (https://bloodygorecomix.com/ ) joins us to give us a recap of the Festival BD de Montreal (Montreal Comic Arts Festival - https://www.fbdm-mcaf.ca/ ) and talk about his upcoming convention appearances:
- Nerdstock (https://www.facebook.com/events/722584482808303/) - Horreur Expo in July (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090689974890) - Comiccon Montreal in July (https://www.montrealcomiccon.com/)
He also gives an update on the upcoming Elizabeth Bathory book (by Raulo Cáceres), English translation, and Renegade XL900 #3. Busy guy!
Greg Trahan, Director Ticket Office for the Montreal Alliance (https://www.alliancemontreal.ca/ ), joins us to give a preview of the upcoming season, which starts in less than two weeks. We discuss the returning players, new players, new coach, new merchandise, partnerships and other news. Thanks for listening!
It's blockbuster season! Claude-Marc from cineCM.com joins us as we review the early blockbusters: John Wick 4, Super Mario Bros, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. We also do a quick review of Evil Dead Rise and the Dungeons and Dragons movie. Thanks for listening!
The first album from The Michael Dunn Project is now available! Called "Bridge Across the Years," it is available for purchase at: https://michaeldunnproject.com/store . Michael Dunn returns to the podcast to do a deep-dive on every track of the new album, which is a mix of classic rock / blues / progressive rock. A fine debut effort, check it out!
Marc Lamothe joins us to do a deep-dive on the career of artist and illustrator Bill Sienkiewicz (https://billsienkiewiczart.com/ ). We discuss some of his famous comic book works, such as New Mutants, Elektra: Assassin, Daredevil, and Stray Toasters. We also delve into some illustrated books such as "Voodoo Child: The Illustrated Legend of Jimi Hendrix" and "Classics Illustrated: Moby Dick." Happy Birthday, Bill !
This week, we interview Carolyn Pardee, competitive Magic: the Gathering player and promoter, to discuss various Magic events such as Grand Prix and Pro Tour, the VML (vmlmtg.com ), The Lord of the Rings expansion, and her favorite card - Arboreal Grazer. Follow her on Twitter: @MightyLinguine
Author and mentor Michael La Ronn (https://www.michaellaronn.com/ ) joins us to discuss artificial intelligence and its applications in content creation such as writing and illustration (pros and cons). AI is advancing so rapidly that we can only scratch the surface of possible applications. More chats to come!
Marc Lamothe joins the podcast to do a deep-dive on British "pop" band XTC (active 1972 - 2006). There were two distinct phases: the early years (recording and touring) and the studio years (no touring). We also discuss The Dukes of Stratosphear - an extension of XTC.
YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKlDr6_BOIZNIbQr8uXHRZpDj6q0armSx
Claude-Marc from cineCM.com joins us to a deep-dive on the smash hit HBO series "The Last of Us." We compare it to the smash hit videogame from 2013, and other videogame adaptations. We also review "65" starring Adam Driver.
Greg Trahan from the Montreal Alliance basketball team (https://www.alliancemontreal.ca/) joins us to give a preview of the upcoming season, which starts with two home games at the end of May. We talk about the new coach, new assistant GM, new divisional structure, new merchandise, and more.
Claude-Marc from CineCM.com joins us to do a deep-dive review of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, otherwise known as Chapter 1 of the MCU Phase 5. It was savaged by the critics, but in fact it's much better than Thor: Love and Thunder. Check it out!
Marc Lamothe returns to the podcast to do a musical deep-dive on one of his favorite bands, Fleetwood Mac. This year marks the 55th anniversary of their debut album (Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac album) and we discuss their history before the arrival of Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks. Playlist on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKlDr6_BOIZNcHzSDgrN1lohF8D_1Typs&jct=uTKc1YxQTg7OiPxpDRChyWoG27spgA
We catch up with Michael La Ronn (author, https://www.michaellaronn.com/ ) to talk about his recent trip to Saudi Arabia ( Jeddah International Book Fair), Plottr (https://plottr.com/ ), and his new editing application which uses the GPT-3 language model. Then we briefly discuss other applications of A. I. in the arts.
Michael Dunn returns to the podcast to give us an update on his debut album, which is coming out soon. We talk about the musicians behind the project, early backers, and possible plans for a tour. If you would like to pre-order the album, you can visit his official website at:
https://michaeldunnproject.com/
Store: https://michaeldunnproject.com/store
Steph Dumais from http://bloodygorecomix.com/ returns to give us an update on his latest projects, including a new Kickstarter campaign for Slaughtered Kingdom, Helhol, and Blaspheme. He also talks about a work-in-progress, the English translation of "Elizabeth Bathory" by Raulo Cáceres.
Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bloodygorecomix/slaughtered-kingdom
Claude-Marc from cineCM.com joins us to recap the very best films of 2022. There's some horror, indie, art house, and blockbusters - something for everyone. Hot off the press: we discuss the Oscar nominations for Best Film and Best Director. Thanks for listening!
In this episode, we pay tribute to legendary guitarist Jeff Beck, who passed away at the age of 78, after suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis. He was an eight-time Grammy winner, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame both as a solo artist and as a member of the Yardbirds.
Jérémie Ross Latour returns to talk about his favorite format of Magic the Gathering - the Cube. What is the cube format? He explains the structure, drafting strategies, and how you can start playing online.
Claude-Marc from cineCM.com joins us to do a "deep dive" on Avatar: The Way of Water, which has already grossed $444.4 million in North America and roughly $1.4 billion globally (as of January 2). The first half of the podcast is spoiler-free, so don't worry! In the second half, we talk about the upcoming Avatar sequels and share our theories on what will happen next. Happy New Year!
Ken and G do a deep dive on the career of Mexican filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro. We select four of his movies: Pinocchio, Pan's Labyrinth, Pacific Rim, and The Shape of Water. Then we discuss his unique style of storytelling. Thanks for listening!
For the first time since 1986, Canada is in the World Cup! Ken and G talk Canadian soccer, World Cup predictions, FIFA, and youth coaching. A whole episode dedicated to the beautiful game.
Jérémie Ross-Latour returns to the podcast to share his experiences as a Magic: the Gathering tournament player. From New York to Seattle to Japan and points in between, he's seen his fair share of competitive play. He talks about his favorite deck type, using Jeskai Ascendancy as an example. We also discuss his approach to deck-building and the preparation that is required to play at the highest level.
Claude-Marc from cineCM.com joins us to review Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the 30th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The first half is spoiler-free, so you don't have to worry! Thanks for listening.
We set the wayback machine to 1993-94 with Jérémie Ross-Latour, to talk about the Magic: the Gathering card game: its early days, evolution, card prices, different formats, and what makes the game endure. Thanks for listening!
Ken and G catch up on some recent films: Tár (directed by Todd Field), Triangle of Sadness (directed by Ruben Östlund), and The Stranger (directed by Thomas M. Wright). All worthy of your consideration. Thanks for listening!
Claude-Marc from cineCM.com joins us to review the new Black Adam film starring Dwayne Johnson and Pierce Brosnan. Hot off the press: James Gunn, Peter Safran named as heads of DC Studios. Will this close the gap between DC and Marvel movies?
We catch up with Steph Dumais, publisher of BloodyGoreComix.com , after a busy summer. He talks about the comic conventions he attended and new books, including Renegade XL900 issue 2. He also gives a preview of some upcoming projects and collaborations.
Catcall comic book and trailer: https://bloodygorecomix.com/collections/books-1/products/catcall
The Michael Dunn Project continues to roll! We catch up with Michael Dunn to talk about some songs that he's working on for the new album. We also discuss the popularity of physical media and the "comeback" of vinyl albums. Thanks for listening!
We geek out with Claude-Marc from cineCM.com to suggest some video games that would make great movies or TV shows. What's on your list?
Kemy Osse, Montreal born professional basketball player, joins the podcast to talk about his career so far, having played in the U.S. college system (including the March Madness tournament) and also pro ball in Canada (NBL, and most recently for the Montreal Alliance in the CEBL).
Michael La Ronn from authorlevelup.com returns to the podcast to walk you through the process of writing your first novel. We discuss how to start with an idea, develop characters, build worlds, and (not) create a structure. An author of over 80 books, Michael explains how to build and maintain momentum as a writer, and how he uses technology to maintain a prolific pace.
Recommended reading: https://authorlevelup.com/yourfirstnovel/
Online courses: https://authorlevelup.teachable.com/courses
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AuthorLevelUp
The Good Necromancer series: https://www.michaellaronn.com/thegoodnecromancer/
We are joined by Greg Trahan, Director of Ticket Office for the Montreal Alliance, to do a deep-dive review of their first season in the CEBL. We cover every aspect of operations, from court side to the commercial side. Thanks for listening!
Ken and G pick 10 of their favorite films distributed by A24, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary (founded August 2012). Plus we throw in a few Honorable Mentions, and two duds you should avoid. Thanks for listening!
Ken and G review The Sandman, which ranked at number one globally on Netflix's Top 10 titles three days after its release with 69.5 million hours viewed. Based on the 1989–1996 DC comic book written by Neil Gaiman (American Gods, Coraline, Good Omens). Recommend!
Claude-Marc from cineCM.com joins us to do a deep-dive review of Jordan Peele's latest film "Nope". First fifteen minutes are spoiler-free. Thanks for listening!
G returns from his vacation in Myrtle Beach, plus we discuss the first week of the Fantasia Film Festival, John Woo in Montreal, and Elon Musk's Twitter saga. Thanks for listening!
Marc Lamothe, Director of Partnerships & Programmer at Fantasia Film Festival (https://fantasiafestival.com/ ), joins us to talk about the past, present and future of the festival. We discuss the origin, the online version of 2020, Daniel the legend, DJ XL5, and why the audience meows before every screening.
Special events:
John Woo in Montreal - Artist Talk
https://fantasiafestival.com/en/activity/rencontre-avec-lartiste-john-woo
Concrete Steps the Film Industry can Take to Reduce Our Carbon and Waste Footprint
https://fantasiafestival.com/en/activity/arretez-de-dec-er-la-planete-actions-concretes-que-lindustrie-du-cinema-peut-prendre-pour-reduire-notre-empreinte-ecologique
Kier-La Janisse - Artist Talk
https://fantasiafestival.com/en/activity/rencontre-avec-lartiste-kier-la-janisse
DJ XL5's Ultimate Zappin' Party
https://fantasiafestival.com/en/program/le-zappin-party-final-de-dj-xl5
Daniel's wedding proposal at Fantasia
https://youtu.be/EQoBIwoF9QM
Multi-talented, actor-writer-director-producer Maude Michaud from Quirk Films (https://quirkfilms.ca/ ) joins us to talk about her upcoming projects, including a short film which will be screened at the 2022 edition of the Fantasia Film Festival.
Maude's website:
http://www.maudemichaud.com/
Let's Scream Podcast (YouTube):
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFmVyvHC7hrdbTlgabOx8_F73xW21qkUW
"Where the Witch Lives" / "Dark Nature" at Fantasia Film Festival, July 18, 2022:
https://fantasiafestival.com/en/film/dark-nature
Infamous Horror podcast:
https://anchor.fm/infamous-horror
Halfway into the CEBL season: Greg Trahan, Director Ticket Office for the Montreal Alliance, returns to the podcast for a deep-dive review of the season so far. We discuss on-court and off-court aspects, including standout players, merchandise and our beloved mascot. Thanks for listening!
Ken and G discuss the Oscar worthiness of Top Gun: Maverick, steak eating in Chicago, Myrtle Beach road trip, coaching soccer, Peaky Blinders, The Boys season 3, and the new Obi-Wan Kenobi series. Thanks for listening!
Comic artist Steph Dumais (bloodygorecomix.com) joins us to talk about his contribution to a new crowdfunding campaign: The Story of Quebec's Five Greatest Metal Bands
https://fr.ulule.com/bd-l-histoire-de-5-grands-groupes-metal-du-quebec/
... and gives us an update on his upcoming projects and convention appearances. Thanks for listening!
Claude-Marc from cineCM.com joins us to do a deep-dive review of Top Gun: Maverick, starring Tom Cruise and Jennifer Connelly. Spoiler free! Thanks for listening.
Montreal's new pro basketball team has joined the CEBL in 2022. We chat with Greg Trahan, Director Ticket Office for the Montreal Alliance, to get all the info on the upcoming season. Thanks for listening!
Claude-Marc from cineCM.com joins us to do a deep-dive review of the new film "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Elizabeth Olsen. The first half is spoiler-free. In the second half, we discuss what's in store for MCU Phase 4.
Ken and G are gearing up to see the new Doctor Strange movie in the theater. So this week we discuss the work of Sam Raimi, and the Marvel series WandaVision. Ken reviews Everything Everywhere All at Once and G predicts the outcome of the Champions League final.
Ken and G discuss Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter and the downturn in Netflix subscriber base. What's next for these two giants? We can only speculate.
Michael Dunn joins us to talk about his new music video ("I Draw the Line"), the inspiration behind the song, and working with elmtree creative (https://elmtreecreative.co.uk/ ). Check out his video here: https://youtu.be/kOXNgKESJIg
Ken and G do a deep-dive review of Nightmare Alley and Steven Spielberg's West Side Story. No spoilers.
On March 30, it was announced that Bruce Willis was retiring from acting due to a medical condition known as aphasia. In this episode we celebrate his career, discussing some of his most popular films.
The year of zaniness continues, as Will Smith decided to slap Chris Rock during a live TV broadcast in front of 15 million people. We also discuss the Oscar winners and Canada's World Cup qualification.
Claude-Marc from cineCM.com joins us to do a deep-dive review of The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz, and directed by Matt Reeves (Cloverfield, Let Me In). We also rank our favorite Batman films. Thanks for listening!
Ken and G are trying to make sense of the astonishing situation unfolding in Ukraine, but the only theme that emerges is the feeling of powerlessness. We have questions, but no answers.
Ken and G discuss the current situation unfolding in Ukraine. We ask the questions, but we don't have the answers.
Steph Dumais from bloodygorecomix.com returns to give us an update on his latest projects: Coffee House of Doom and Catcall (comic book based on a film). He also gives us a sneak preview of future works, such as Gorguts, Renegade XL900 book 2, and Slaughtered Kingdom with Mike Wasion.
Interested in checking out Steph's work?
Coffee House of Doom
https://bloodygorecomix.com/collections/books-1/products/coffee-house-of-doom
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hashtagspooky/coffee-house-of-doom/description
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVORrbaQmaw
Catcall
https://bloodygorecomix.com/collections/books-1/products/catcall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PezTZ5DGlIE&feature=emb_logo
https://www.facebook.com/Goriest-Production-120730342660450/
Mike Wasion (writer for Slaughtered Kingdom)
https://www.facebook.com/corpse.monger
https://www.facebook.com/RoughHousePublishing
Fan Expo Toronto
https://fanexpohq.com/fanexpocanada/
Montreal Comiccon
https://www.montrealcomiccon.com/en/
Steph's speed drawing videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BowodbLdIW8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt8TTsoYZgQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFcqxxnJ_YI
Claude-Marc from cineCM.com joins us to count down the very best TV shows from 2021. If you're looking for your next binge, we got you covered.
Ken and G review the Oscar nominations for Best Picture 2022, as well as the Razzies! Then we deep-dive into the latest blockbuster acquisition in the gaming world. Thanks for listening!
Continuing from last week's episode, we do a deeper dive into the business side of the music industry, with insider Michael Dunn. We discuss revenue generation, promotion, and social media. You can follow his progress at michaeldunnproject.com as well as planetnerve8.com .
Ken and G chat with Michael Dunn, a guitarist and engineer who's preparing his debut album some 40 years after his original demos were recorded. In this episode, we cover the early years and the catalyst that sparked this project. You can visit his website at https://michaeldunnproject.com/
Ken and G reflect on the career of Quebec filmmaker Jean-Marc Vallee, who passed away in December 2021. Then they discuss the film "The Power of the Dog" and Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
Michael La Ronn from authorlevelup.com joins us to celebrate the life of Masayuki Uemura, who passed away in December 2021. Michael and G count down their Top 5 SNES games, with a couple bonus games thrown in. Thanks for listening!
Ken and G review the latest series: Station Eleven, The Witcher season 2, Expanse, Arcane, and our Christmas gift haul.
Claude Marc from cineCM.com returns to the podcast to discuss the top Christmas films with Ken and G. We've included the classics, but some new ones too. Thanks for listening, and happy holidays!
Ken and G count down their all-time favorite HBO shows, plus a few honorable mentions. Bonus: House of Gucci mini review (no spoilers) and Christmas elves.
Ken and G talk to Michael La Ronn (https://www.authorlevelup.com/ ) - prolific author, YouTuber, law grad, manager, family man. We discuss his body of work, his near-death experience, and his upcoming projects. Check out the Book Wizard at https://www.michaellaronn.com/ .
Comic book creator and publisher Steph Dumais (https://bloodygorecomix.com/ ) returns to our podcast to discuss his new projects, including "Slaughtered Kingdom" and "L'Histoire de 5 grands groupes de métal du Québéc." We also talk about Coffee House of Doom, Conquests of the First Colony and the Zombie Commandos From Hell! Extermination Card Game (which is available at https://www.facebook.com/lasoireedegeek). Thanks for listening!
It's binging season! Ken and G discuss Yellowstone, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Dune, Blade Runner, Black Hawk Down, The Outpost and Lone Survivor. Send your feedback to: kenandgpodcast at gmail dot com.
Inspired by the movie poll on Rotten Tomatoes, Ken and G do a deep-dive on horror movies. We discuss our childhood favorites as well as modern horror classics. Then we recommend some films to watch on Halloween. Thanks for listening!
Claude-Marc from cineCM.com joins Ken and G to review the latest Bond film, No Time to Die. We look back on the entire Daniel Craig run and play everyone's favorite guessing game: who will be the next Bond?
Part 1 of our Ridley Scott retrospective: we do a deep dive on two of our favorite films - Gladiator and Alien. With bonus coverage of Prometheus and Alien: Covenant. Thanks for listening!
Ken and G talk comic books with Steph Dumais, indie comic book creator and publisher of Bloody Gore Comix. We also talk about his movie career, with Le Matos (No Tomorrow - A Turbo Kid Tale) and the short film Termitator: https://www.pro-can.org/termitator-18.html . Thanks for listening!
Ken and G discuss the new Marvel movie Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, the U.S. Open Women's final, and the passing of Norm Macdonald. Thanks for listening.
What's it like to be an indie game developer? Ken and G interview Benjamin Fardel, creator of M0RIA (https://benfardel.itch.io/m0ria ). We talk about the origin, process and challenges of developing the game. Along the way, Benjamin and G nerd out on retro games they've played. Thanks for listening!
Claude-Marc (cineCM.com) returns to our podcast to review Free Guy with Ken and G. We also discuss recent releases Suicide Squad and Old. Bonus: Ken lists his top films from the Fantasia Film Festival. Thanks for listening!
Ken and G catch up on WW1984, and we revisit one of G's favorite TV shows: Breaking Bad. Also: vaccine passports are coming soon. Thanks for listening!
Big boys doing bad things. Ken and G discuss the Montreal Canadiens' controversial draft pick, and the lawsuit against Blizzard. Thanks for listening!
Ken and G discuss the ramifications of Scarlett Johansson's 'Black Widow' Lawsuit and possible outcomes. Also, we can't resist mentioning a small transaction involving Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain FC. And how about those vaccination passports?
Our special guest Claude-Marc from cineCM.com joins us for an in-depth review of A Quiet Place Part II. We'll give you advance warning before a short 2-minute spoiler discussion, don't worry! Thanks for listening.
Ken and G conclude their overview of Denis Villeneuve's career to date, including a preview of his upcoming Dune movie. And the Seattle Kraken find the "Price" is too high.
After a mini-vacation, Ken and G are back! We look back fondly on Euro 2021 and the Montreal Canadiens' miracle playoff run. Also, we look ahead to Marvel new releases.
One thing that Ken and G can agree on, is that Denis Villeneuve is a fantastic director. In part one of two, we review three films: Incendies, Prisoners and Arrival. Thanks for listening!
Ken and G debate a variety of topics, including the Habs-Jets game 1 controversy, the travel exemption for NHL athletes, the CN Tower, and G reviews Mare of Easttown and Hacks. Also, we discuss Amazon's acquisition of MGM. Thanks for listening!
Shares of AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc nearly doubled in price today, thanks to Reddit investors who can't resist a good meme. Who's next? Also, Ken and G discuss a little bit of NHL playoffs, Champions League, and missing the prom.
G shares his BBQ story, and then we debate the pros and cons of buddy movies. G reviews Zack Snyder's latest film Army of the Dead, and we talk about Amazon's acquisition of MGM. Thanks for listening!
Ken and G celebrate G's birthday with lively conversation, including his vaccination story, the Champions League final, Covid restrictions lifting in our city, and more.
Cinemark recently announced a deal with 4 major movie studios to ensure some amount of exclusivity for new movie releases. Ken and G break down the deal and what it means for the future of movie theaters and also streaming platforms.
Ken and G examine the difference between critic scores and audience ratings, and look back at their own process for deciding which movie to watch. Then they discuss the video game ratings and how they differ. Thanks for listening!
Ken and G discuss the Oscars show and the European Super League, which both lasted about the same amount of time.
Ken and G review 6 of the 8 Best Picture nominees and choose their favorites. Are we more savvy than the Academy? We'll find out on Sunday.
Ken and G discuss the third wave of Covid-19, and review a couple of new releases: Godzilla vs. Kong, and Nobody. Then they spend 5 minutes reviewing the Champions League results.
Ken and G talk about their favorite sport, soccer! Some intriguing matchups coming to the Champions League. We also talk about the English Premier League table, and the decline of Arsenal.
Ken and G celebrate the short but bright career of John McTiernan, director of such classics as Predator, Die Hard and The Hunt For Red October. We disagree on The Last Action Hero, but overall the episode is pretty positive. We briefly mention another submarine movie, K-19: The Widowmaker. Thanks for listening!
Last week, Microsoft finalized its $7.5 billion deal to acquire ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Softworks. Ken and G discuss the "fallout" of this deal and what it means to the future of gaming.
Ken and G discuss the pros and cons of sequels, and why Hollywood loves to make them. We also talk about foreign movies that get remade for North American audiences. Thanks for listening!
Ken and G discuss Martin Scorsese's article in Harper's Magazine about streaming platforms and their recommendation algorithms. Is this a good or bad thing? Then the conversation turns to the simultaneous release of new movies in cinemas and online.
Michael Mann recently celebrated his 78th birthday, so Ken and G celebrate his career in film. We deep-dive into two of his most famous movies: Collateral and Heat. Thanks for listening!
This week, Ken and G turn their attention to football, the most popular sport in the world! Champions League round of 16 results are discussed, and we look ahead to the upcoming matches. Then we spend about 5 minutes examining the Premier League table. Thanks for listening!
Welcome to our first episode! Ken & G discuss the fascinating story behind GameStop, r/wallstreetbets, Citron Research, and Robinhood. Then they do a quickie review of TENET. Thanks for listening!