Curated by Chance

Neal E. Fischer and Lauren Tagliaferro
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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.

  1. 5d ago

    From The Garage

    Episode 110: From The Garage Prompts: Puce, 1703, Garage The dynamic duo is back and ready to rumble. This week's episode is back to our normal tried-and-true format of LT and Neal trading barbs and wisdom to curate something new and exciting for you to learn about, watch, listen, or check out. LT starts off talking about the incredible story of James Hampton, a World War II veteran and janitor for the General Services Administration with no artistic training who created a masterwork in a garage of all places. This is one history you won't want to miss. Then, Neal decides to take the word Garage and teach himself and listeners about Garage Rock. From its origins, what exactly the sound is, to famous bands and their songs that we all know and love. Neal even shares a fake band that he and Matt (of Triviality) used to convince hipsters at Starbucks was real. Help our show in our 50/50/50 campaign! 50 reviews on Apple, 50 reviews on Spotify, and 50 Patrons on Patreon! If you'd like to help support our show, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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: Marble, 110099, and Effervescence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    From The Garage

  2. Sep 2

    Reunited by Chance

    Episode 109: Reunited by Chance Guess who's back, back again? LT's back, tell a friend Guess who's back, guess who's back Guess who's back, guess who's back It's all in the description, the prodigal art historian, LT, returns to the pod! We got so caught up catching up with each other that it became a full episode! Apologies that there weren't any prompts, but there will be next week. Please enjoy this full-length conversation and catch-up affair to hear all about LT's summer exploits and get revved up for the next batch of episodes! Check out our weekly carousel on Instagram (@curatedbychance) to see any other relevant photos or videos to today's discussion! Help our show in our 50/50/50 campaign! 50 reviews on Apple, 50 reviews on Spotify, and 50 Patrons on Patreon! If you'd like to help support our show, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠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: Puce, 1703, Garage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Reunited by Chance

  3. Aug 26

    Considered Sexy For a Brief Period of Time

    Episode 108: Considered Sexy For a Brief Period of Time Prompts: Boutique, 20696, Maroon Neal and Shady kick off part two of their tit-for-tat with Neal going all-in on the number 69 for his discussion. Instead of one film, or one artist, Neal takes a request from a patron to give a list of the essential films you need to see to understand film in 1969. Some of the films covered are independent films, hybrid narrative/documentary, crime films, an X-rated film, and a dark psychological Czechoslovak horror/thriller that Shady is honored Neal thought of him when recommended. The pair discuss modern films that perhaps take inspiration from some of these films, and Neal explains trivia, tidbits, and goes over the Hollywood industry and how it was changing during this pivotal period all while shoehorning in an embarrassing story from his musical theatre days. We hope you enjoy that. Next week, Lauren should be back, and all the updates you've ever wanted or never asked for about the house situation will be revealed!! Check out our weekly carousel on Instagram (@curatedbychance) to see any other relevant photos or videos to today's discussion! Help our show in our 50/50/50 campaign! 50 reviews on Apple, 50 reviews on Spotify, and 50 Patrons on Patreon! If you'd like to help support our show, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠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: Puce, 1703, Garage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Considered Sexy For a Brief Period of Time

  4. Aug 20

    Repord That Codpast

    Episode 106: Repord That Codpast Prompts: Boutique, 20696, Maroon As promised, Neal is joined by his friend, groomsman, screenwriting partner, and best writer he knows, Justin Shady, for a fun episode about Hollywood and much more! Neal and Justin start off by talking about what it's like to be a writer in Hollywood and the never-ending development process from spec scripts, to creative execs, to broken dreams and disappointment. All in a days work. They mention some projects they've worked on together and Justin tells listeners about his Blacklist script Saving Charlie Chaplin which we can upload if you all want to read it! For the prompts, Justin talks about one of the most influential music acts ever, The Beastie Boys, and chronicles the creation of their seminal album, Paul's Boutique. Then he gets all number-y with our numbers and ends with a heartfelt and funny tribute to a family member and the word Maroon. LT reached out to Neal during the recording to let him know that things got a little dicey with the move (more on that later) so this episode is split into two with Neal's presentation set for next week! Please forgive us! LT is going through it! Check out our weekly carousel on Instagram (@curatedbychance) to see any other relevant photos or videos to today's discussion! Help our show in our 50/50/50 campaign! 50 reviews on Apple, 50 reviews on Spotify, and 50 Patrons on Patreon! If you'd like to help support our show, visit: ⁠⁠⁠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/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Repord That Codpast

  5. Aug 13

    Pink Cherry Daydreams

    Episode 106: Pink Cherry Daydreams Prompts: 8090, Bell, Denim, Hardcore Neal is coming to you live hopped up on Dunkin's Pink Cherry Daydream Refresher (on an empty stomach) with some major good news regarding his book and who read it and delivered a cover quote! Neal talks about some TV shows he's been watching, a social media account and podcast worth a look, and folks, we have a special message from the Queen of Curation herself, Lauren, for all your hearing enjoyment. For Neal's last solo outing he decides to give you a triple threat of curation. First, Neal takes 8090 and recommends hidden gems or underseen movies from 1980-1990 that you can add to your list if they strike your fancy. Then, Neal does his best Lauren imitation, and talks about the fascinating artist, Ian Berry, and his work with Denim. Finally, Neal closes things out by talking about the evolution of the GoPro and its use in the film Hardcore Henry as it ushers in more commonplace use of the consumer camera. Check out our weekly carousel on Instagram (@curatedbychance) to see any other relevant photos or videos to today's discussion! Help our show in our 50/50/50 campaign! 50 reviews on Apple, 50 reviews on Spotify, and 50 Patrons on Patreon! If you'd like to help support our show, visit: ⁠⁠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: Boutique, 20696, Maroon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pink Cherry Daydreams

  6. Aug 5

    Do You Hear The Dentist Drill?

    Episode 104: Do You Hear The Dentist Drill? Prompts: 1665, Mirrored, Mauve, Revolutionary Bonjour les auditeurs! Neal is back solo this week and is coming to you live from a recent emergency tooth extraction. He does his best to not let you know that, but a few flubs were expected. It's just a matter of what word makes him flub! After briefly discussing the dental drama, and thanking all of YOU for always being so interactive, Neal does a deep dive into Les Misérables, arguably the most emotionally devastating musical ever staged. Neal traces the story back to Victor Hugo, the author of the original book the musical is based on, talks about the story and characters of the musical and how it was originally produced, and does a quick sidebar on Eugène Delacroix's painting Liberty Leading the People and why it might be the single best visual distillation of everything this musical is trying to say. During this solo deep dive you'll learn about some famous faces who have graced the stage in this marvelous production, learn about some of the greatest End of Act One showstoppers in Broadway history (what are your favorites?) and revisit one of the first viral acts in the history of the internet that you may have forgotten.... they surely "Dreamed a Dream." Check out our weekly carousel on Instagram (@curatedbychance) to see any other relevant photos or videos to today's discussion! Help our show in our 50/50/50 campaign! 50 reviews on Apple, 50 reviews on Spotify, and 50 Patrons on Patreon! If you'd like to help support our show, visit: ⁠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: 8090, Bell, Denim, Hardcore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Do You Hear The Dentist Drill?

  7. Jul 29

    One Pod After Another

    Episode 104: One Pod After Another Prompts: Initialism, Dolly, 7791, #60450e In continuation of last week's episode, Neal is joined by his friend and fellow filmmaker, Kevin Kirchman. The episode starts off with Neal talking about visiting Indianapolis with his wife, Colleen, to see Caitlin Clark play and talks about scootering around Indy and staying at a hotel that used to be a Coca-Cola factory. The guys talk a little about books, how Neal sent a giant box to Kevin (who still has to read them all) and Neal's self-described greatest Daggerheart character ever. Today Kevin sits in the host chair and talks all about writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson, known as PTA, and breaks down his entire career, upbringing, films, influences, and critical and commercial response. From Hard Eight to One Battle After Another. Kevin spends a little more time on his classic film Boogie Nights and even talks about the mockumentary short film that inspired it known as The Dirk Diggler Story which you can find online here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STaIqqJvpHE Check out our weekly carousel on Instagram (@curatedbychance) to see any other relevant photos or videos to today's discussion! Help our show in our 50/50/50 campaign! 50 reviews on Apple, 50 reviews on Spotify, and 50 Patrons on Patreon! If you'd like to help support our show, visit: 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: Mauve, 1665, Mirrored, Revolutionary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    One Pod After Another

  8. Jul 22

    A Famous Dolly (Not Named Parton)

    Episode 103: A Famous Dolly (Not Named Parton) Prompts: Initialism, Dolly, 7791, #60450e Surprise! Neal isn't solo this week, but LT is still on the move. Joining Neal for the Curated by Chance train is his friend and fellow filmmaker, Kevin Kirchman. Together Neal and Kevin talk about one of their underseen projects, an innovative branded webseries called #WhoKilledHeather that weaves a feature-length film into 36 episodes of a web series shot over 5 days! They encourage CBC listeners to check it out, especially if you like crime stories and can get behind the story being told from the perspective of a dorm room camera. To check out the series playlist go here: https://bit.ly/3R7InSJ Neal kicks off the proceedings by covering industry initialisms (think SAG, DGA, PGA, etc.) and briefly explains what each of them means. Then he goes full film nerd on the term Dolly and the different types of dolly shots. Neal teaches listeners about two distinct dolly shots: The Spike Lee Double Dolly and the Dolly Zoom a.k.a. The Vertigo Shot, The Zolly, The Hicthcock Shot, and too many other nicknames to count. Both friends get into the weeds with the filmmaking terms that when Kevin reveals he got the coveted JACKPOT, the pair decide to save it for next week. Also, Neal, as he's typing these show notes, AGAIN, completely forgets to reveal the surprise he promised two episodes ago, but he will reveal it next week. This time he triple promises! No more waiting! 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/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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
    111
  • Rating
    Explicit

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