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Midnight Local

Greg Titian & Meredith Ambelang

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When you spend all day in a studio shooting a YouTube series about drinking, things can run off the rails in a hurry, and carefully managing that chaos is vital if you’re going to make a show like How to Drink, and that’s what Greg & Meredith have done for years. Here at Midnight Local we give into that chaos and let the rails be damned. These are the conversations that make you pause the movie because it just can't wait. Things like how the Hays Code destroyed cinema from 1934 - 1968, why D ...
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We are a community of cool kids who loves to practice yoga, work hard and challenge each other. In this podcast, we are sharing the winner's mindset and our main goal is to inspire others to dream big, chase their dreams, and just go for it!
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Welcome to Barre Talk Podcast with Blanca & Sandy. We're here to peel back the layers and help you step into the most authentic version of yourself alongside us. We've got empowering & inspiring stories from clients, instructors, and our front desk crew that focus on empowerment, authenticity, inclusion, and friendship. Sit back, relax, grab a mimosa, and get ready to dive deep into our world where being your true self is not just encouraged but celebrated.
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Pac-Man's Search for Meaning is a show where two friends (and occasional guests) talk about video games and try to sort out what certain video games are trying to tell us. What are the themes? How are game mechanics used to convey those themes? Who was Video James? What unique tools can games use to tell stories and explore ideas? What are the ethical implications of the branching stories that games can tell? How many funny little guys does something need to have to be called a "video game"? ...
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Learn how to shoot and edit better video. Hosted by Israel Hyman, Izzy Video provides simple techniques and tips to help you improve your video. The videos are short and educational. Whether you are a beginner or a veteran in the world of video, you will likely benefit from watching these videos. Also, if you want more information and resources, please visit the website at www.izzyvideo.com.
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Join us for part 2 of Jenn's interview! (If you haven't listened to part 1, go back and listen here!) We know you've been waiting to find out how barre has changed Jenn's life. Here’s what AI said about this episode: In this episode of Barre Talk, Sandy, Blanca, and Jenn discuss how barre has changed Jenn's life, Jenn's transition from being a clie…
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Greg and Meredith delve into the 1984 film 'Ghostbusters.' They explore themes of working-class heroism, the film's problematic elements, the unique blend of comedy and horror, and the challenges of sequels and reboots. The discussion also touches on character dynamics, the role of special effects, and the social commentary embedded in the film. Th…
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Want to learn more Postgres? Get on the waiting list for the full course: https://masteringpostgres.com. In this interview, I talk with Jesse Hanley, founder of Bento, about running a lean email service from Japan. We chat about the challenges of scaling infrastructure, managing databases, and maintaining a calm business while serving a global cust…
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Join us as we interview Jenn, an instructor, mom, and hilarious human with the biggest heart. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview (because Jenn talks a lot). You’re going to love every second of it and you’re going to love hearing this unfiltered interview with Jenn! Here’s what AI said about this episode: In this episode of Barre Talk, Sandy, Bla…
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Continuing their series on frightening films, Meredith and Greg talk about the 1960 Alfred Hitchcock classic, Psycho. In this conversation the hosts discuss how Hitchcock used Psycho to start to break the barriers of the Hays code, the compelling performance of Anthony Perkins and walk through the plot points of the film. They also talk about the i…
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Want to learn more Postgres? Get on the waiting list for the full course: https://masteringpostgres.com. Production ready Postgres for teams that ship fast: https://xata.io In this interview, I talk with Monica Sarbu and Tudor Golubenco from Xata about their journey from Elastic to founding Xata. We deep dive on building a Postgres hosting platform…
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Join Blanca and Sandy to chat about all things friendship. Because there's something so special about having your girl gang to back you up through life. Here's what AI wrote about this episode: Blanca & Sandy discuss the challenges of making connections as adults, the importance of authenticity in relationships, and the necessity of evaluating frie…
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In this conversation, Greg and Meredith discuss the film 'Freaks' (1932), exploring its significance in pre-code cinema, the impact of the Hays Code, and the themes of acceptance and identity. The discussion delves into the plot, character dynamics, and the use of real sideshow performers, highlighting the film's horror elements and its legacy as a…
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Want to learn more Postgres? Get on the waiting list for the full course: https://masteringpostgres.com. In this interview, I dive deep with Craig Kerstiens from Crunchy Data into the world of Postgres, covering its rise to prominence, scaling at Heroku, and the power of Postgres extensions. Craig also shares insights on database sharding, the futu…
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In this episode of Midnight Local, hosts Greg and Meredith delve into the fascinating world of pre-code cinema, the impact of the Hays Code, and a detailed analysis of the classic films Frankenstein (1931) and The Bride of Frankenstein (1935). They explore themes of censorship, morality, and the evolution of film, while also discussing the implicat…
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In this episode, we interview longtime client, Jess, about her journey with barre, the studio, her life's purpose (no big deal) and how the community has impacted her life. COME HANG WITH US On IG WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Leave your burning questions or topic ideas for future episodes here!De către Blanca and Sandy
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Welcome to the first episode of Barre Talk! In this episode, you’ll hear from Blanca and Sandy all about opening up the studio during COVID, what it’s become, what makes our space so incredible. It’s a behind the scenes look, a chance to learn more about Blanca & Sandy, and to understand the bigger picture behind what we do. COME HANG WITH US On IG…
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In this episode, we interview barre OG Malen, about her journey with barre, the studio, her birth story, motherhood, and everything in between. COME HANG WITH US On IG WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Leave your burning questions or topic ideas for future episodes here!De către Blanca and Sandy
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In this episode, Greg and Meredith delve into the iconic film 'Silence of the Lambs,' exploring its box office success, character dynamics, and the performances of Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins. They discuss the film's themes of gender and power, the representation of trans identities, and the cinematic techniques that contribute to its legacy. …
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In this conversation, Greg and Meredith discuss the movie 'Night of the Comet' and explores the topic of spooky season movies. They mention other Halloween-themed movies that could be covered and discusses the slasher film genre. The conversation also touches on Italian horror movies, the concept of 'making it,' and the effects of the comet in the …
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In this conversation, Gregory and Meredith discuss the movies Beetlejuice and Forbidden Zone. They explore the connection between Danny Elfman and Tim Burton, the transgressive nature of Forbidden Zone, and the iconic music in Beetlejuice. They also touch on the racial stereotypes and controversial elements in Forbidden Zone. Overall, they delve in…
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The Rocketeer is a 1991 film set in the late 1930s that follows the story of Cliff Seacord, a stunt pilot who becomes a superhero known as the Rocketeer. The movie was initially released as a Disney film but later changed to Touchstone due to its uncertain target audience. The film has pacing issues and struggled to find its audience, but has gaine…
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In this conversation, Greg and Meredith discuss the 1997 movie Flubber and its various aspects, the plot, the science behind Flubber, the characters, and the 'The Absent Minded Professor' of which it is a remake. They also discuss various inventions and technological advancements, including the internet, cell phones, electric cars, wearables, and G…
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Greg and Meredith discuss the sitcom 'Dinosaurs' and explore various aspects of the show, including its production, themes, and characters. The hosts analyze the dark and satirical elements of the show, as well as its commentary on relationships and societal issues. They also touch on the casting choices and the use of puppets in the series. The co…
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Want to learn more about SQLite? Check out the full course: https://highperformancesqlite.com Get production ready SQLite with Turso: https://tur.so/af. In this interview, I talk to Stephen Margheim about his work with SQLite and Ruby on Rails. Links: Database school on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI72dgeNJtzqElnNB6sQoAn2R-F3Vqm…
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In this episode of Midnight Local, Greg and Meredith discuss the pilot episode of The X-Files. They talk about their personal experiences with the show, the dynamic between Mulder and Scully, and the cinematic quality of the series. They also touch on the recurring themes of skepticism and belief, as well as the show's commitment to visual storytel…
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In this episode of Midnight Local, Greg and Meredith discuss the TV show Veep and its parallels to real-world politics. They share their impressions of the show, including the shaky camera style and the unlikeable characters. They also discuss the dynamics of dysfunctional office environments and the chaos that comes with working in politics. The c…
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In this episode of Midnight Local, Greg and Meredith discuss the obscure movie 'Mio in the Land of Far Away.' They reminisce about their childhood memories of the film and its strange and unique qualities. They explore the origins of the movie, its production process, and the notable actors involved. Despite acknowledging that the movie is objectiv…
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In this episode of Midnight Local, Greg and Meredith discuss their experience working with Studio 71, a multi-channel network. They talk about the initial excitement of being hired by Studio 71 to produce a podcast, the lack of communication and support from the company, and ultimately being fired during a meeting. They also touch on the challenges…
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Want to learn more about SQLite? Check out the full course: https://highperformancesqlite.com. Get production ready SQLite with Turso: https://tur.so/af. In this interview, I talk to Kent C. Dodds about SQLite, LiteFS and the React ecosystem. Kent: https://twitter.com/kentcdodds EpicWeb: https://www.epicweb.dev The Epic Stack: https://www.epicweb.d…
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Want to learn more about SQLite? Check out the full course: https://highperformancesqlite.com. Get production ready SQLite with Turso: https://tur.so/af. In this interview I talk to Carl Sverre about his new project: SQLSync. It's an offline-first, collaborative wrapper around SQLite. We cover event sourcing, conflict resolution, VFSes, and more! C…
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Want to learn more about SQLite? Check out the full course: https://highperformancesqlite.com. Get production ready SQLite with Turso: https://tur.so/af. Ben and Aaron discuss replication and backups in SQLite, Litestream and LiteFS, and future mad scientist projects Ben is working on. • Ben Johnson on Twitter: https://x.com/benbjohnson • Litestrea…
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Want to learn more about SQLite? Check out the full course: https://highperformancesqlite.com. Get production ready SQLite with Turso: https://tur.so/af. DHH and Aaron discuss modern SQLite, the one-person framework, conceptual compression, stoicism, and ONCE.com's newest product: Workbook.De către Try Hard Studios
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Dark City is a highly critically acclaimed film from 1998, Roger Ebert went as far as to call it the best film of that year. The movie is often compared to the Matrix and remembered fondly by both Greg and Meredith. We aren't so sure that it still holds up but we couldn't stop bringing it up when we discussed The Matrix a few weeks ago and thought …
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We couldn't talk about Alien without talking about it's arguably superior sequel, Aliens. James Cameron redefines the franchise into an action/adventure packed blockbuster where we see our main characters really fight back against the alien threat. The mother/daughter love story Cameron builds between Ripley and Newt adds a layer of humanity to thi…
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In this episode we talk about the best space thriller of all time. This is the second Ridley Scott film we have discussed - go back and check out our episode on Blade Runner - so we spend some time talking about other directors who have made their mark and if the position of the director has changed. Also we discuss how Dan O'Bannon creates the mos…
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Is the Matrix as awesome as we thought it was in 1999. There is no question that bullet time made it’s mark on filmmaking but is that the best thing the Matrix left us with? This week we are talking about this and much more. More about the show: Twitch: http://bit.ly/2VsOi3d Twitter: http://bit.ly/H2DTwit Instagram: http://bit.ly/H2dIG Watch the ep…
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We are talking about Pee Wee Herman’s Big Adventure this week, Tim Burton’s feature debut. We also dive into the miss information surrounding Paul Reubens and how his signature alter ego came to be. This comedian and the world he created will be very missed. More about the show: Twitch: http://bit.ly/2VsOi3d Twitter: http://bit.ly/H2DTwit Instagram…
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This week we are talking about anime, Miyazaki films and Spirited Away. Somehow we also found ourselves in a conversation about Game of Thrones which we will need to expand upon in a future episode. More about the show: Twitch: http://bit.ly/2VsOi3d Twitter: http://bit.ly/H2DTwit Instagram: http://bit.ly/H2dIG Watch the episodes on our YouTube Chan…
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Today we are talking about Ridley Scott’s Cyberpunk masterpiece. With all of the stops and starts, financing issues, and production challenges it is a miracle this movie got made. Turns out we watched different versions of the movie, if you are watching along with us the Director’s Cut is the superior choice. More about the show: Twitch: http://bit…
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We watched the Netflix doc Muscles and Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators and it brought us back to the golden age of weird fever dream TV. We are talking about Sifl and Olly, Cutlery Corner, UHF and all the other content that was filling time slots in the early days of late night television and cable. Let us know if you agree tha…
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After watching the 1989 Batman we thought there was a lot more to talk about, especially when it comes to different versions of the Joker. This week we decided to take a look at The Dark Knight and see how Christopher Nolan's Batman compares to Burton's and how Heath Ledger's Joker compares to Jack Nicholson's. Both are great but is one better than…
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Super Mario Bros. took us back to our childhood which is probably what made it the most successful movie of the year so far! The voice acting leaves a lot to be desired but the movie hits all the right nostalgic notes. What other NES games will become movie franchises in the near future? More about the show: Twitch: http://bit.ly/2VsOi3d Twitter: h…
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It is incredible that Who Framed Roger Rabbit ever got made, but thank goodness it did! The talent that pours out of every frame of this film is still impressive 30 years later! More about the show: Twitch: http://bit.ly/2VsOi3d Twitter: http://bit.ly/H2DTwit Instagram: http://bit.ly/H2dIG Watch the episodes on our YouTube Channel: https://www.yout…
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Disney has always reused old IP to make more money, so the “live action” remakes are nothing new, but do they hold up to the originals? In this episode we compare the animated and live action Little Mermaids. More about the show: Twitch: http://bit.ly/2VsOi3d Twitter: http://bit.ly/H2DTwit Instagram: http://bit.ly/H2dIG Watch the episodes on our Yo…
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Is Keaton the best Batman? Is Jack Nicholson the best Joker? Maybe we will never know for sure but in this episode we breakdown the Batman that changed it all in the search for answers. More about the show: Twitch: http://bit.ly/2VsOi3d Twitter: http://bit.ly/H2DTwit Instagram: http://bit.ly/H2dIG Watch the episodes on our YouTube Channel: https://…
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The 2023 best picture winner sparked a lively debate between Meredith and Greg. Is the movie too long and Oscar bait-y, or is it a beautifully relatable emotional mess? One thing is for sure, it left us with lots to talk about! More about the show: Twitch: http://bit.ly/2VsOi3d Twitter: http://bit.ly/H2DTwit Instagram: http://bit.ly/H2dIG Watch the…
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Movies are wonderful but there is a lot of fantastic Television out there as well. This episode started out about Columbo and Poker Face (which is heavily inspired by Columbo) but turned into a love letter to Natasha Lyonne and Peter Faulk. More about the show: Twitch: http://bit.ly/2VsOi3d Twitter: http://bit.ly/H2DTwit Instagram: http://bit.ly/H2…
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This unexpected Oscar winner really holds up! We debate if there is a victim or a villain or if the main characters of this film all deserved what they got. What is for sure is that the all star cast and crew created a perfect storm for a silly movie that gives your more than you bargain for. More about the show: Twitch: http://bit.ly/2VsOi3d Twitt…
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Did Paul Verhoeven have a time machine or is he a wizard? We watched Total Recall, another of his sci fi action films that has remained shockingly relevant well over 30 year past it's release. This film has some of the most memorable special effects of the time and holds up in ways that seem impossible. More about the show: Twitch: http://bit.ly/2V…
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Are we in control of our own free will or are we just along for the ride? This is a core question of the cyberpunk genre that is defined by movies like RoboCop. Don't judge this movie by its cover, RoboCop might present like another dumb action flick but there is a lot to unpack in this Paul Verhoeven masterpiece. More about the show: Twitch: http:…
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Is Johnny Lawrence redeemable? Is Cobra Kai just Degrassi with punching? Is Mr. Miyagi the coolest character in The Karate Kid universe (not actually a question)? Thoughts about all of these questions and more on this week's episode of Midnight Local. More about the show: Twitch: http://bit.ly/2VsOi3d Twitter: http://bit.ly/H2DTwit Instagram: http:…
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One of us is a massive D&D fan, can you guess which one? In this episode of Midnight Local we are talking about Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves, the pros and cons of movie franchises, domestic life and what types of movies make us feel 13 again. More about the show: Twitch: http://bit.ly/2VsOi3d Twitter: http://bit.ly/H2DTwit Instagram:…
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Does The Menu and Triangle of Sadness, two "eat the rich" movies that came out last year, stand out in the long history of eat-the-rich movies? With other recent movies like Parasite and Knives Out or older movies like Society it seems debatable. Which is why we have Midnight Local. More about the show: Twitch: http://bit.ly/2VsOi3d Twitter: http:/…
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