Each week, we discuss social justice through the lens of pop culture, taking you on a journey to places and times you never knew were connected. Give your ears a treat, and your eyes a new perspective. Warning: All discussions can contain spoilers for featured content.
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Being in your 20s is one big party. Or not. Join these two sexy, young, hotties (also known as Sarah Baska and Caitlyn Rae) who like to get a little too loose and overshare the insanity that life throws at them week after week, completely unfiltered and unedited for the first time ever.
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A film academic platforms different voices in horror filmmaking and horror studies, focusing on marginalized identities and topics in horror.
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Join Silvia Valasikova, confidence coach for women, and her guests, and learn today’s best techniques to build your jaw-dropping confidence even if ‘shy’ is your middle name.
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If you’re looking for the coolest places to visit, the best foods to try while you’re there, and the wildest stories of how life unfolds when you step out and explore…This is the place for you…..welcome to Eat, Drink, Sleep, Repeat
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Send us a text Ariel sits down with Amy Nicholson to discuss her award-winning documentary that chronicles the final days of a working-class summer colony in a scrappy trailer park that just happens to hold the secret to a rich life. The film will release on iTunes and major platforms on September 10th. Support the show…
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The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed
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Send us a text Ariel sits down with filmmaker Joanna Arnow to talk about her feature debut, an off-beat look at love and relationships in the modern world. Support the showDe către Ariel Baska
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Send us a text Ariel sits down with filmmaker Kenichi Ugana and cast members from his breakout hit at Fantastic Fest, Visitors, a blood-soaked but heartwarming tale of humans and monsters connecting through music. Support the showDe către Ariel Baska
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Send us a text In this episode, Ariel speaks with Paralympian athlete Nina Gorodetsky, and filmmaker Ravit Markus, about this remarkable film about motherhood, ableism, and badminton. Support the showDe către Ariel Baska
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Send us a text This week marks the 11th year of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, and Ariel's first year participating as a producer. Ariel speaks with Cashmere Jasmine, the writer, director, and star of Disabled AF, and Benjamin Shearn, the editor. Watch the film before you listen, here --> Disabled AF Support the show…
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Send us a text Ariel sits down with director Set Hernandez, to discuss his masterful debut, a feature documentary about Pedro, a blind undocumented immigrant, working to become a social worker. Support the showDe către Ariel Baska
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Send us a text Ariel sits down with multi-disciplinary filmmaker Jason Loftus to talk about Eternal Spring, a documentary and interactive immersive experience about the persecution of Chinese practitioners of Falun Gong. Support the showDe către Ariel Baska
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Send us a text Ariel sits down with directors Ng Choon Ping and Sam Freeman to talk about their queer neo-noir revenge thriller, FEMME. Support the showDe către Ariel Baska
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Send us a text Ariel sits down with filmmaker Radha Mehta, to talk about her Slamdance-winning short, DOSH. Support the showDe către Ariel Baska
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Episode 32: Exploiting Penitentiaries in Horror w/ Kayley DeLong
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In this episode, May and special guest Kayley DeLong, an expert in disability studies and dark tourism, break down the use of real-life penitentiaries in horror through the films Eloise and The Lost Episode.
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Send us a text In this special follow-up episode from A Shot in the Arm, which featured Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ariel speaks with medical professional Karyann Dorn about the realities of vaccines for the disability community. Support the showDe către Ariel Baska
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A History of Fake Things on the Internet
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Send us a text In today’s episode, Ariel sits down with Notre Dame professor & noted author, Walter Scheirer to talk about his book, A History of Fake Things on the Internet. From ancient history to hacking, the book explores all angles on fakery old & new. Support the showDe către Ariel Baska
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Send us a text Ariel sits down with Andrew Cumming, director of the new prehistoric horror, Out of Darkness. Support the showDe către Ariel Baska
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Send us a text In this episode, Ariel sits down with filmmaker Pete Ohs, whose dystopian take on the work world, Love and Work, recently premiered at Slamdance. Support the showDe către Ariel Baska
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Send us a text What was your favorite movie of 2023? In today’s episode, Ariel and Rabia count down their favorite films from last year, and you just might find your next must-see! Support the showDe către Ariel Baska
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Send us a text Ariel and Rabia sit down with dynamic filmmaking duo, Toby Poser and John Adams, to talk about their delightful family horror, Where the Devil Roams. Support the showDe către Ariel Baska
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Send us a text In this episode, Ariel sits down with editor Hazel Baillie to talk about Silo, the dystopian series starring Rebecca Ferguson from Apple +. Support the showDe către Ariel Baska
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SXSW: Disability and Horror
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Send us a text In a special episode, recorded in March 2023 in Austin, Texas, Ariel is joined by filmmakers Kiah Amara, Addison Heimann, and Pea Woodruff - recorded live onstage at South by Southwest talking about Disability and Horror in the film and television industry. Support the showDe către Kiah Amara, Addison Heimann, Pea Woodruff
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Send us a text Ariel sits down with filmmaker Lea Glob to talk about her self-reflexive documentary of life and art, Apolonia Apolonia, which has been short-listed for the Oscars. Support the showDe către Ariel Baska
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Send us a text In this episode, Ariel sits down with Suzie Davies, the production designer behind (mostly) all of the brilliant details of Emerald Fennell's Saltburn. Support the showDe către Ariel Baska
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Send us a text Ariel sits down with Dawn Mikkelson and Keri Pickett, directors of Finding Her Beat, a reclamation of taiko drumming for women and non-binary percussionists. Joining them are Megan Chao-Smith and Jennifer Weir, two of the drummers featured. Support the showDe către Ariel Baska
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Send us a text Ariel sits down with Iman Zawahry to talk about her romantic comedy, Americanish, about three Muslim women navigating love and relationships in the modern world. Support the showDe către Ariel Baska
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Send us a text Ariel sits down with director Christopher Kahunahana about his surreal and effective film, Waikiki, about the realities of life in Hawaii. WAIKIKI is now available for pre-order on VUDU / Fandango. WAIKIKI will also be available on December 5th on Apple TV, Amazon, Spectrum, Xfinity/Comcast, DirecTV, Verizon Fios, Microsoft Store, Go…
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Shot in the Arm - Neil deGrasse Tyson & Scott Hamilton Kennedy
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Send us a text Ariel sits down with Neil deGrasse Tyson (executive producer) & Scott Hamilton Kennedy (director) to discuss their new brilliant documentary, Shot in the Arm, that explores the "anti-vax" movement both historically and in the angry political present. Shot in the Arm plays in Los Angeles at the Laemmle Cinemas on November 17th, before…
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Send us a text Ariel sits down with filmmaker Ryan Levey to talk about his documentary on wrestling with queerness (in all the ways), premiering on FUSE TV in November. Support the showDe către Ryan Levey
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Send us a text Ariel sits down with Darlene Naponse to talk about her apocalyptic indigenous romance that premiered at Santa Barbara International Film Festival, STELLAR. Support the showDe către Ariel Baska
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Send us a text Ariel sits down with Marcel van Brakel and Mark van Meeuwenoord, the creators of Symbiosis, an interactive XR experience featured at SXSW and the Portland Art Museum. Support the showDe către Ariel Baska
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Send us a text Ariel sits down with Mark Jenkin, the filmmaker behind the unusual Neon horror film, Enys Men, recently added to Hulu. Support the showDe către Mark Jenkin
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Send us a text Ariel sits down with director Daniel Gonçalves to talk about his new documentary that premiered at OutFest - Acsexybility, about the intersection of sexuality and disability. Filmmaker Camila Franco Ribeiro Gomide assists with translation. Support the showDe către Daniel Gonçalves
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Send us a text Ariel sits down with Ellie Foumbi, director of Our Father the Devil, an Independent Spirit Award nominee opening at the Quad Cinema in NYC this Friday. Support the showDe către Ariel Baska
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Send us a text Welcome back! In this first episode of Season 4, Ariel sits down with documentary director Trip Jennings to discuss the truth about wildfire, and the people trying to change our relationship with fire for the better. Support the showDe către Ariel Baska
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Send us a text Ariel sits down with director Jiabao Li, to discuss her exciting new interactive exhibit that premiered at SXSW, Once a Glacier, that explores the wonder and majesty of the sights and sounds of our rapidly disappearing ice shelf. Support the showDe către Jiabao Li
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Episode 31: Medical Gaslighting w/ Ariel Baska, Access:Horror founder & filmmaker
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In this episode, May sits down with Ariel Baska, founder of the film festival Access:Horror and accomplished horror filmmaker. Ariel and May explores the topic of medical gaslighting in horror through Ariel's own film, Our First Priority, as well as The Entity and A Cure for Wellness. There is also more information on Access:Horror in the episode, …
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HORRORSPIRIA PRESENTS: Tropigoth
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Horrorspiria is once again organizing film screenings in conjunction with Suns Cinema DC. The theme this summer is TROPIGOTH -- a collection of underseen films from Latin America. Clinton and May preview each film -- no spoilers! The series includes Diablo Rojo (PTY), Bacurau, and Santa Sangre. First screening is on June 28th!…
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Send us a text Ariel sits down with documentary filmmaker Bernardo Ruiz to discuss his new film, El Equipo, about the extraordinary team of Argentine students who changed the course of forensic science and international human rights. Support the showDe către Bernardo Ruiz
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Send us a text Ariel sits down with director Agniia Galdanova to talk about her incredible documentary, Queendom, which follows Gena, an artist whose work is both art and activism on the streets of Russia. Support the showDe către Agniia Galdanova
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Send us a text Ariel sits down with the head of 20th Digital Studio to discuss how his business model changed after the riots in Charlottesville, Virginia, from how he considers talent to how he works as a process. Support the showDe către David Worthen Brooks
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Mindful journeying to Patagonia, Bali and beyond with Guided Seeker's Dee Nalam
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In this week's episode, we talk to Dee Nalam—a seasoned adventurer, cultural enthusiast, and founder of Guided Seeker, a bespoke travel company that offers a personal, compassionate approach to travel. You can follow Dee and Guided Seeker on Instagram here and here and learn more about Guided Seeker and upcoming trips here. Places mentioned in this…
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Send us a text In this dual-language episode, Ariel sits down with writer/directors Lise Akoka and Romane Gueret to talk about their film that explores the ethics of filmmaking from the perspective of kids in a lower-income neighborhood cast to star in a film. Support the showDe către Ariel Baska
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Talking design-forward hostels, cheese dates & European lovers with Jenn Rice
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In this week's episode, we talk to Jenn Rice—a travel and culinary journalist from North Carolina who is particularly interested in jamon (Spanish ham), cheese dates and discovering new places in the cities she calls home (and the ones where she spends extended periods of time). Her work has been featured in numerous publications, including Eater, …
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Send us a text Ariel sits down with director Sophie Jarvis at SXSW to talk about her feature film that explores the conflict between food safety and industry, and agriculture and climate. The overwhelming power of nature meets human frailty in this film that both explores and empowers. Support the show…
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Send us a text Ariel sits down with director Kaveh Nabatian to discuss his documentary about Haiti and its transformational rituals, Kite Zo A. Support the showDe către Kaveh Nabatian
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Basque culture, pintxos, vermouth & Balenciaga with San Sebastián-based writer Marti Buckley
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In this week's episode, we talk to Marti Buckley—a San Sebastian-based chef and travel writer who has published cookbooks, travel guides and articles everywhere from Travel + Leisure to Food & Wine, SUITCASE and other publications. You can follow Marti on Instagram here and her blog here. Her Basque Cheesecake recipe (which I’m obsessed with) can b…
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Send us a text Ariel sits down with Oscar Harding, director of the new documentary, A Life on the Farm, all about the filmmaking hijinks of farmer Charles Carson, and his astonishing treasure trove of oddities. Support the showDe către Oscar Harding
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Quirky museums, themed hotels & PNW road trips with journalist Harriet Baskas
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In this week's episode, we talk to Harriet Baskas—an accomplished Seattle-based author, journalist, and broadcaster who has been covering the world of travel, culture, and the arts for over three decades—about weird museums, local coffee shops, her favorite airports, Pacific Northwest road trips and more. Give it a listen and let us know what you t…
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Send us a text Ariel sits down with writer and stand-up comedian Madeleine Stewart to talk about her new comedy documentary about perceptions of disabled people, Inspire Me. Support the showDe către Madeleine Stewart
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California's hidden gems, an insider look at the tourism industry and LA's best Tex-Mex with travel professional Vanessa Rodriguez
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In this week's episode, we talk to Vanessa Rodriguez—the Manager of International Marketing for Visit California—about all the hidden gems California has to offer and how much she misses the food in Texas. Give it a listen and let us know what you think! Some destinations mentioned in this episode: Los Angeles; Cayucos; San Luis Obispo; San Francis…
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Send us a text Ariel sits down with Carmen Vincent to discuss her new film about disability education, Teacher of Patience. Support the showDe către Carmen Vincent
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Coffee expert Wilford Lamastus on the best cocktails, coffee shops and planning the perfect Panama getaway
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In this week's episode, we talk to Wilford Lamastus Jr.—an award-winning Panama-based coffee producer—about work travels, where to find the best cocktail bars and coffee shops, and how he balances business while touring new cities. This conversation really made me want to book a ticket straight to Panama City and then spend a week or so exploring t…
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Send us a text Ariel sits down with filmmaker Kimi Takesue to discuss her new documentary, Onlookers, premiering at Slamdance Film Festival. Support the showDe către Kimi Takesue
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