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Ariel Baska

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.

  1. MAR 26

    Paul Tremblay

    Send us a text Ariel sits down with noted horror author Paul Tremblay to discuss his contributions to First Word on Horror, a new 15-part documentary about horror fiction featuring interviews with five major current writers of the genre, now live on Substack. You can subscribe to First Word On Horror at the Etch Studio Substack Page. Support the show

    16 min

  2. FEB 19

    Stephen Graham Jones

    Send us a text Ariel sits down with horror author Stephen Graham Jones to discuss his participation in the new documentary series, First Word on Horror, directed by Philip Gelatt, and releasing exclusively on Substack. View trailer here. Support the show

    14 min

  3. JAN 8

    The Fix

    Send us a text Ariel sits down with Kelsey Egan to discuss her latest film, a brilliant sci-fi thriller called The Fix, set in a dystopian future where breathing is not a given. Support the show

    39 min

  4. 12/18/2024

    Surveilled

    Send us a text Ariel speaks with Matt O'Neill, one of the directors of the HBO/MAX documentary SURVEILLED, following Ronan Farrow's quest to find out how governments are using spy technology against their own citizens for political gain. Support the show

    24 min

  5. 12/05/2024

    Rita

    Send us a text In this conversation, Ariel speaks with Jayro Bustamante, the director of RITA, now streaming on SHUDDER, and which was just named Guatemala’s entry into the Academy Awards. The film creates fantasia from gritty reality, calling to mind films like Pan’s Labyrinth and The Devil’s Backbone, while also raising awareness about systems of abuse. Support the show

    12 min

  6. 09/04/2024

    Happy Campers

    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

    21 min

  7. 05/22/2024

    The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed

    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 show

    16 min

  8. 05/15/2024

    Visitors

    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 show

    25 min
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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.

Information

  • Creator
    Ariel Baska
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    228
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Ride the Omnibus Inc.
  • Show Website
    Ride the Omnibus