Curated by Chance

Neal E. Fischer and Lauren Tagliaferro

Join filmmaker Neal E. Fischer and art curator Lauren Tagliaferro as they dive into the unpredictable world of ‘Curated by Chance,’ a podcast where creativity meets serendipity. Each episode, Neal and Lauren harness the power of a randomizing algorithm named Chance to generate unique prompts that drive their discussions. From exploring the unexpected intersections between film and visual art to dissecting the curious ways randomness shapes artistic expression, this dynamic duo invites listeners to ponder the influence of chance in the creative process. Whether dissecting a random film scene or analyzing an art piece through a whimsical lens, ‘Curated by Chance’ promises a fresh perspective with every episode.

  1. 3d ago

    Will The Real Albert Einstein Please Stand Up?

    Episode 102: Will The Real Albert Einstein Please Stand Up? Prompts: 70, Coffee, Judgement, Graphite Neal is once again in the host's chair and starts off talking about 4th of July traditions (we want to hear yours!), getting the chance to meet one of his favorite actors, the heartbreak of a treadmill, and how his mind works on a daily basis. When it comes time for the prompts, Neal is elated to talk about what he considers an underrated rom-com and just underrated film in general, Defending Your Life (1991), written, directed, and starring, Albert Brooks. To kick things off, Neal talks about the early life of Albert Brooks, how influential he was on one of TV's most popular shows, his style of comedy, and why he's really, the unproblematic Woody Allen. The episode even gets a little introspective and philosophical as Neal talks about the fact that a lighthearted conversational comedy can really make you think existentially and about your own life. Remember, don't live in fear. Try telling yourself that tomorrow. Neal, as he's typing these show notes, also completely forgets to reveal the surprise he promised last episode, AGAIN, but he will reveal it next week. This time he double promises! Help our show in our 50/50/50 campaign! 50 reviews on Apple, 50 reviews on Spotify, and 50 Patrons at ⁠Patreon.com/CuratedbyChance⁠ If you'd like to support Neal on his new book ⁠⁠⁠Mission Impossible: The Ultimate Fan Guide⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠please pre-order a copy and spread the word to your friends or loved ones who might like it for a holiday gift as it comes out December 1st! Pre-orders count as first week sales and are the greatest metric for publishers to consider letting Neal do another book! Pre-order here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.globepequot.com/9781493096152/mission-impossible/⁠⁠⁠ Next Week's Prompts: Initialism, Dolly, 7791, #60450e Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Will The Real Albert Einstein Please Stand Up?

  2. Jul 9

    Highly Medicated but Eternally Grateful

    Episode 101: Highly Medicated but Eternally Grateful Prompts: Paper, 94, Cerulean Neal sits in the host's chair solo for this episode as LT preps for her big move! Hopefully you stay on that dial and join us for a fun episode that covers a bunch of different topics. Starting off, Neal shares immense thanks and gratitude for all of you listeners on how you've supported the show and gotten us to 100 episodes! He then talks a bit about 1994 movies and despite it being one of the greatest movie years of all-time, talks about some underseen movies that you might want to check out, for better or for worse. To cover the prompts of paper and 94, Neal discusses the kid classic Blank Check where an 11-year-old gets $1 Million to spend however he wants fulfilling a dream of every kid in the 90s. Neal talks about the notable names behind-the-scenes and breaks down a scene for the ages that has definitely not aged well. Then, Neal gives a preview of his book, and also completely forgets to reveal the surprise he promised but he will reveal it next week. It's the migraine! We're sorry! Help our show in our 50/50/50 campaign! 50 reviews on Apple, 50 reviews on Spotify, and 50 Patrons at Patreon.com/CuratedbyChance If you'd like to support Neal on his new book ⁠Mission Impossible: The Ultimate Fan Guide⁠⁠ ⁠please pre-order a copy and spread the word to your friends or loved ones who might like it for a holiday gift as it comes out December 1st! Pre-orders count as first week sales and are the greatest metric for publishers to consider letting Neal do another book! Pre-order here: ⁠https://www.globepequot.com/9781493096152/mission-impossible/⁠ Next Week's Prompts: 70, Coffee, Judgement, Graphite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Highly Medicated but Eternally Grateful

  3. Jul 2

    Stars and Stripes Face

    Episode 100: Stars and Stripes Face Prompts: Switcheroo We made it to Episode 100! What an awesome accomplishment that couldn't have happened without all of your support. Whether you are a Patreon supporter, devoted listener, or just joined our journey, from the bottom of our hearts we want to say thank you for helping us get to 100 episodes. LT and Neal start the proceedings off by talking about Lauren's upcoming move, air conditioning, how it warms their hearts that travelers to the US are having a great time, Neal's quirky dream, and more! In this episode the pair switches what they typically do so LT talks about a movie (chosen by you) that has been talked about before and Neal picks an artist to talk about it. First, LT shares her thoughts on Stanley Kubrick's Barry Lyndon and has a hot take about Ryan O'Neal. We hear about some of the artists that were inspirations for some of her favorite shots. LT also talks at length about how accurate the costuming was. Neal delves deep into a Chicago art legend who doesn't get a lot of notice in Richard Hunt. His upbringing, inspiration to become an artist and choose a discipline, and how he he became one of the most prolific artists in history. The more you know... Help our show in our 50/50 campaign! 50 reviews on Apple, 50 reviews on Spotify! If you'd like to support Neal on his new book ⁠Mission Impossible: The Ultimate Fan Guide⁠⁠ ⁠please pre-order a copy and spread the word to your friends or loved ones who might like it for a holiday gift as it comes out December 1st! Pre-orders count as first week sales and are the greatest metric for publishers to consider letting Neal do another book! Pre-order here: ⁠https://www.globepequot.com/9781493096152/mission-impossible/⁠ Next Week's Prompts: Paper, Cerulean, 94 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Stars and Stripes Face

  4. Jun 24

    Jesus Visits The Criterion Collection

    Episode 99: Jesus Visits The Criterion Collection Prompts: Raspberry, Criterion, 549 We are ONE EPISODE AWAY from 100 episodes! We did it curators! Never thought we'd make it to 100, but we're so close. Thank you for all of your support. Lauren kicks off things talking about moving updates and why she never ended up doing improv professionally. Neal offers an alternative, Art History Improv, and since we didn't have video, you weren't able to see the look LT gave Neal! Neal starts us off this week taking the word Criterion and 549 on the nose. He gives us a historical background of every cinephile and film nerds favorite closet: The Criterion Closet. Neal talks about origins, who started it, the first discs that were released, how a movie is even added to the collection, and badly makes a plea to go inside the closet himself. To check out the viral web app designed to make it feel like you're in the closet, go to: https://the-criterion-closet.vercel.app/#closet LT takes over for a super informative look at Christ Washing the Disciples' Feet by Tintoretto. Lauren praises the wide nature of the piece (almost like Cinemascope, talking about film) and details each of the Disciples and how they are rendered down to the tiniest detail. Neal contributes with a comment and a question, and asks LT to rate his interpretation of one particular fashion item that may interest you! Next week is our 100th episode! We want to hear FROM YOU! What movie from the past 100 episodes that Neal has talked about should Lauren watch and talk about for next week's episode. YOU get to decide. E-mail us, DM us on Instagram, or message us on Patreon. Is there a piece of art you want to hear Neal talk about? Send the same messages. SEND US YOUR AUDIO MESSAGES! We want to hear from you. If you'd like to send a message that we will listen and react to live on air, please record a voice note on your phone or .mp3 on your computer and e-mail us at: curatedbychance@gmail.com If you need help in figuring that out, reach out and we'll help you! Help our show in our 50/50/50 campaign! 50 reviews on Apple, 50 reviews on Spotify, and 50 Patrons at: patreon.com/curatedbychance If you'd like to support Neal on his new book ⁠Mission Impossible: The Ultimate Fan Guide⁠⁠ ⁠please pre-order a copy and spread the word to your friends or loved ones who might like it for a holiday gift as it comes out December 1st! Pre-orders count as first week sales and are the greatest metric for publishers to consider letting Neal do another book! Pre-order here: ⁠https://www.globepequot.com/9781493096152/mission-impossible/⁠ Next Week's Prompts: NO PROMPTS! Listener picked, and audio files played! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Jesus Visits The Criterion Collection

  5. Jun 17

    #ManCrushMonday

    Episode 98: #ManCrushMonday Prompts: Lamp, 60, Dark Gray This week's episode is coming in hot! Lauren is trying to figure out how to get rid of a bunch of her stuff and Neal talks about getting injections in his neck. For the record, it was not injected with Portillo's beef juice! Then Neal talks a bit about Spielberg and surprisingly knows how old he is and when his birthday is off the dome. Lauren reiterates that for a Patreon bonus she's going to really do a "Bernini or Bust Bonus" to continue the discussion about Bernini so make sure to look out for that if you're a Patron! Lauren kicks things off by introducing listeners to a deep dive into artist Isamu Noguchi! Lauren talks about some of his famous mentors. Hint: one of them did a bunch of famous faces! Lauren covers how Noguchi made portrait busts to support himself, shifted toward abstraction after seeing inspirational work in Paris, his many collaborations across various forms of art, and how his Akari lamp and other mass-produced pieces have made him basically a household name. Lauren officially crowns Noguchi #ManCrushMonday and invites listeners to come learn more at The MAG. Then Neal takes us to 1960 and talks about one of the most famous Best Picture winners ever: The Apartment by Billy Wilder. Starring Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacClaine, Neal talks about Wilder's writing/directing style, why this was such an important film, and how it even inspired a musical adaptation that became meaningful to both him and his wife Colleen. Help our show in our 50/50/50 campaign! 50 reviews on Apple, 50 reviews on Spotify, and 50 patrons at patreon.com/curatedbychance If you'd like to support Neal on his new book ⁠Mission Impossible: The Ultimate Fan Guide⁠⁠ ⁠please pre-order a copy and spread the word to your friends or loved ones who might like it for a holiday gift as it comes out December 1st! Pre-orders count as first week sales and are the greatest metric for publishers to consider letting Neal do another book! Pre-order here: ⁠https://www.globepequot.com/9781493096152/mission-impossible/⁠ Next Week's Prompts: Raspberry, Criterion, 549 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    #ManCrushMonday

  6. Jun 10

    The Legend of Big Boy

    Episode 97: The Legend of Big Boy Prompts: Nun, Rim, Olive, 411 We have some BREAKING NEWS... Lauren bought a house! Congratulations to Lauren, Steve, and Isaac on their new home. We'll be sure to give you updates on the move and all the other hijinks! This week's pod starts with the news of the house, Neal (kind of) sees Big Boy for the first time and is surprised everyone knows it's called Big Boy. If you don't know what we're talking about, you will when you listen. To start things off, Neal goes back to his childhood and first, tells a crazy story of a coach that he had in basketball and then talks about 1994's Above the Rim starring Duane Martin, Leon, Tupac Shakur, Marlon Wayans, and Bernie Mac. He talks about the origin of the movie and how its soundtrack practically eclipsed the movie itself. Then Lauren talks about the progression of the David sculpture from Rodin to Michelangelo and ultimately lands on the works of Gian Lorenzo Bernini. From his version of the David sculpture, to his controversial depiction of a nun in ecstasy (it was the power of God!) Lauren breaks down all things Bernini with so much left on the floor that perhaps a bonus is in our future! Help our show in our 50/50/50 campaign! 50 reviews on Apple, 50 reviews on Spotify, and 50 patrons! To join Patreon just go to: ⁠www.patreon.com/curatedbychance If you'd like to support Neal on his new book Mission Impossible: The Ultimate Fan Guide please pre-order a copy and spread the word to your friends or loved ones who might like it for a holiday gift as it comes out December 1st! Pre-orders count as first week sales and are the greatest metric for publishers to consider letting Neal do another book! Pre-order here: https://www.globepequot.com/9781493096152/mission-impossible/ Next Week's Prompts: Lamp, 60, Dark Gray Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Legend of Big Boy

  7. Jun 3

    The Soft Hands of an Influencer

    Episode 96: The Soft Hands of an Influencer Prompts: Golden Rod, Nordi, 537 This week's discussion begins with a small update on house hunting and Neal reveals information about why so many people must be driving the Mercedes G Wagons, especially celebrities and realtors apparently. Lauren kicks things off by exploring the fascinating world of Nordic and Scandinavian art. She talks about artists like Anders Zorn, Hammershoy, and Hannah Hirsch Pauly. After breaking down these artists and their great work, Lauren calls for more appreciation for our Scandinavian friends! Neal also goes Nordic by talking about one of the best Norwegian thrillers that not many people have heard about. It's called Headhunters and it stars Game of Thrones standout Nikolaj Coster-Waldau before he got notoriety on the show and is directed by Morten Tyldum. Neal chose the movie, though, because of its connection to the world of fine art to get Lauren interested! Help our show in our 50/50/50 campaign! 50 reviews on Apple, 50 reviews on Spotify, and 50 patrons! To join Patreon just go to: ⁠www.patreon.com/curatedbychance If you'd like to support Neal on his new book Mission Impossible: The Ultimate Fan Guide please pre-order a copy and spread the word to your friends or loved ones who might like it for a holiday gift as it comes out December 1st! Pre-orders count as first week sales and are the greatest metric for publishers to consider letting Neal do another book! Pre-order here: https://www.globepequot.com/9781493096152/mission-impossible/ Next Week's Prompts: Nun, Rim, Olive, 411 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Soft Hands of an Influencer

  8. May 27

    If Your Eyes Don't Weep, Your Organs Do

    Episode 95: If Your Eyes Don't Weep, Your Organs Do Prompts: 4891, Frog, Pumpkin This week's episode talks about Lauren (and her snazzy hat) washing and cleaning the bronze artwork in front of the museum. This conversation turns into the absolute need for an art calendar and slow motion commercial of museum workers toothbrushing bronze crack and wiping sculpted muscles in slow-motion. Neal starts this week's episode by not talking about one movie... but a single year: 1984. He talks about the influences that have permeated pop culture since that fateful year and highlights several films like Beverly Hills Cop, Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom, Gremlins, and more! This year proves why it's an underrated king. Lauren, not the most ardent supporter of adult cartoons, was completely transfixed (after a few viewings and the insistence of Isaac) to watch Over the Garden Wall starring Elijiah Wood, Melanie Lynskey, Tim Curry, Christopher Lloyd, and... Chris Isaak? Lauren talks about the development, the tone, and that while it took a few viewings, it has the perfect vibe to welcome you back into the fall spirit. Help our show in our 50/50/50 campaign! 50 reviews on Apple, 50 reviews on Spotify, and 50 patrons! To join Patreon just go to: www.patreon.com/curatedbychance If you'd like to support Neal on his new book Mission Impossible: The Ultimate Fan Guide please pre-order a copy and spread the word to your friends or loved ones who might like it for a holiday gift as it comes out December 1st! Pre-orders count as first week sales and are the greatest metric for publishers to consider letting Neal do another book! Pre-order here: https://www.globepequot.com/9781493096152/mission-impossible/ Next Week's Prompts: Golden Rod, Nordic, 537 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    If Your Eyes Don't Weep, Your Organs Do
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Join filmmaker Neal E. Fischer and art curator Lauren Tagliaferro as they dive into the unpredictable world of ‘Curated by Chance,’ a podcast where creativity meets serendipity. Each episode, Neal and Lauren harness the power of a randomizing algorithm named Chance to generate unique prompts that drive their discussions. From exploring the unexpected intersections between film and visual art to dissecting the curious ways randomness shapes artistic expression, this dynamic duo invites listeners to ponder the influence of chance in the creative process. Whether dissecting a random film scene or analyzing an art piece through a whimsical lens, ‘Curated by Chance’ promises a fresh perspective with every episode.

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  • Creator
    Neal E. Fischer and Lauren Tagliaferro
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    103
  • Rating
    Explicit

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