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Updated 10/15/2018

02/26/2021 · BONUS

[THREESOME] Permission to Question, with Micah Witham

In this special Threesome bonus episode, Becky Patton and Luke Brawner hop on a call with Pastor Micah Witham to hear how he chooses to lead his congregation into the often unfamiliar territory of openly discussing sexuality and spirituality in their community. EPISODE CREDITS:Produced, edited and mixed by Luke BrawnerArtwork designed by Alan LeusinkSegment jingles composed and produced by Latifah AlattasAdditional music licensed through Blue Dot Sessions LINKSBe sure to follow and tag Fun Parts on Facebook and Instagram!Learn more about Becky Patton at beckypatton.comHear Latifah's music at pagecxvi.com, modaspira.comConnect with Ashley at jesusandgin.comBuy Steve's books and hear his podcast at stevewiens.comHear Luke's music at lukebrawner.bandcamp.comAnd hear more Odd Parliament podcasts at oddparliament.com BECOME A PATRONJoin the neighborhood we're building and receive bonus content from this and other Odd Parliament shows for as little as $1 a month on Patreon! © 2020-2024 Odd Parliament (formerly known as Milieu Media Group)

02/26/2021 · Bonus

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43 min
MAR 21

2.001 Greg Kwedar + Clint Bentley

Greg Kwedar and Clint Bentley are the filmmaking duo behind Sing Sing, the critically acclaimed drama that earned them an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. Known for their deeply humanistic approach to storytelling, Kwedar and Bentley craft films that center on overlooked communities and the resilience of the human spirit. Their latest film, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, continues their tradition of immersive, character-driven narratives and is set for release later this year. Before Sing Sing, Kwedar and Bentley first collaborated on Transpecos (2016), a gripping border thriller that Kwedar directed and Bentley co-wrote. They followed that with Jockey (2021), Bentley’s directorial debut, which premiered at Sundance and earned widespread acclaim for its intimate storytelling and naturalistic performances. Throughout their work, they have consistently demonstrated a commitment to authenticity, often working with non-actors and embedding themselves deeply in the worlds they portray. For directors navigating the complexities of feature filmmaking, this conversation is a must-listen—touching on everything from financing challenges to the emotional toll of the creative process. Greg and Clint offer a candid look at what it really takes to bring a story to life, proving that even as they move onto bigger stages, their process remains rooted in trust, curiosity, and an unwavering dedication to their craft.

Mar 21

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2h 30m
02/19/2021 · BONUS

[THREESOME] One Trans Story, with Dr. Jaime Beuerlein

In our first ever Threesome bonus episode, our very own Latifah Alattas and Steve Wiens sit down with Dr. Jaime Beuerlein to hear her story and perspective on sexuality and spirituality living as a post-evangelical trans woman. EPISODE CREDITS:Produced, edited and mixed by Luke BrawnerArtwork designed by Alan LeusinkSegment jingles composed and produced by Latifah AlattasAdditional music licensed through Blue Dot Sessions LINKSBe sure to follow and tag Fun Parts on Facebook and Instagram!Learn more about Becky Patton at beckypatton.comHear Latifah's music at pagecxvi.com, modaspira.comConnect with Ashley at jesusandgin.comBuy Steve's books and hear his podcast at stevewiens.comHear Luke's music at lukebrawner.bandcamp.comAnd hear more Odd Parliament podcasts at oddparliament.com BECOME A PATRONJoin the neighborhood we're building and receive bonus content from this and other Odd Parliament shows for as little as $1 a month on Patreon! © 2020-2024 Odd Parliament (formerly known as Milieu Media Group)

02/19/2021 · Bonus

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45 min
07/08/2023

002.5 - Bradley Jackson [WGA Mini-season]

This is the second episode in the WGA inspired mini-season. A break from the usual "Directors on Directing," this season is focused on the nuts and bolts of screenwriting. The second episode features BRADLEY JACKSON, another co-writer on my debut feature, STAGES. Bradley also co-wrote my short film, THE HEIGHTS. But, once again, these two projects are just one of many other credits under Bradley's belt. His first produced screenplay, INTRAMURAL, a comedy about Intramural football, starred Kate McKinnon (SNL), Jake Lacy (The White Lotus) and Beck Bennett (SNL). Just prior to the strike, Bradley had just finished setting up his script GYM RAT - a gritty basketball drama - with A24 and Oscar winning director Ezra Edelman, in addition to writing an original feature for Bill Simmons and Spotify. Bradley is also a talented documentary director and producer. His directorial debut, FACING NOLAN - about the legendary Major League pitcher and Texas legend Nolan Ryan - premiered at SXSW 2022 to rave reviews and then premiered on Netflix. Other credits include writing and producing the feature documentary DEALT which won the Audience Award at the 2017 South by Southwest Film Festival and producing the 4 part docu-series for Showtime and Boardwalk Pictures called ACTION - about the legalization of sports gambling in America. His current project is writing/producing the Milli Vanilli documentary for MRC that was bought by Paramount+ and will be released in late 2023. During this conversation, we spoke about revealing character through comedy, the third draft "subtext" transition, and how a co-writer can help wade through determining if the pages you're writing are actually good.

07/08/2023

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37 min
09/07/2022

Love and Legislation

In this episode, Becky, Latifah, Ashley, Steve, and Luke discuss the current (at least at the time of recording) movements to legislate reproductive rights and conversation about queer identities and experiences. EPISODE CREDITS:Produced, edited and mixed by Luke BrawnerArtwork designed by Alan LeusinkSegment jingles composed and produced by Latifah AlattasAdditional music licensed through Blue Dot Sessions LINKSBe sure to follow and tag Fun Parts on Facebook and Instagram!Learn more about Becky Patton at beckypatton.comHear Latifah's music at pagecxvi.com, modaspira.comConnect with Ashley at jesusandgin.comBuy Steve's books and hear his podcast at stevewiens.comHear Luke's music at lukebrawner.bandcamp.comAnd hear more Odd Parliament podcasts at oddparliament.com BECOME A PATRONJoin the neighborhood we're building and receive bonus content from this and other Odd Parliament shows for as little as $1 a month on Patreon! © 2020-2024 Odd Parliament (formerly known as Milieu Media Group)

09/07/2022

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48 min
06/29/2023

001.5 - Dan Steele [WGA Mini-season]

This is the first episode of our WGA themed mini-season. Born out of an early pandemic writer's group, these conversations were part of a months long writer's group for directors who were writing their own features during the lockdown. Each week, I brought on a different guest to speak about writing and scripts from their perspective. While these conversations weren't intended for public release, given the current WGA strike and the broader conversation about the significance writers have in the filmmaking process, I wanted to release these conversations as a small act of solidarity. First up: Dan Steele. Dan is one of the co-writers of STAGES, my debut feature that is currently in pre-production. But STAGES is not even close to the most interesting thing that he's working on. Dan is an LA-based screenwriter and producer, an alumnus of the Warner Bros. Television Writers’ Workshop, and an Austin Film Festival Award winner. He currently has feature projects set up at Warner Bros., Netflix, and Lionsgate with prestigious production companies like John Legend’s Get Lifted and Charles D. King’s MACRO. But Dan first got his start in television, writing on staff for over 100 episodes on series such as Gossip Girl and Hart of Dixie. He was a co-producer on MTV’s Faking It and The Donors for executive producer Kevin Hart. In this episode we dive into the specifics of his writing process, how to navigate second act malaise, the importance of endings, and ways to create prisms out of your characters that reveal theme when action "shines" through them.

06/29/2023

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47 min
09/30/2020

The Afterglow

In this, the final episode of Fun Parts Season 1, Becky, Latifah, Ashley, Steve, and Luke discuss the ideas they're leaving behind, and those they're carrying forward as this journey continues. EPISODE CREDITS:Produced, edited and mixed by Luke BrawnerArtwork designed by Alan LeusinkSegment jingles composed and produced by Latifah AlattasAdditional music licensed through Blue Dot Sessions LINKSBe sure to follow and tag Fun Parts on Facebook and Instagram!Learn more about Becky Patton at beckypatton.comHear Latifah's music at pagecxvi.com, modaspira.comConnect with Ashley at jesusandgin.comBuy Steve's books and hear his podcast at stevewiens.comHear Luke's music at lukebrawner.bandcamp.comAnd hear more Odd Parliament podcasts at oddparliament.com BECOME A PATRONJoin the neighborhood we're building and receive bonus content from this and other Odd Parliament shows for as little as $1 a month on Patreon! © 2020-2024 Odd Parliament (formerly known as Milieu Media Group)

09/30/2020

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51 min
02/17/2021

Coming Together Again

Becky, Latifah, Ashley, Steve, and Luke gather together to reflect back on Season 1, look ahead to Season 2, and share about all the ways life has changed between seasons. EPISODE CREDITS:Produced, edited and mixed by Luke BrawnerArtwork designed by Alan LeusinkSegment jingles composed and produced by Latifah AlattasAdditional music licensed through Blue Dot Sessions LINKSBe sure to follow and tag Fun Parts on Facebook and Instagram!Learn more about Becky Patton at beckypatton.comHear Latifah's music at pagecxvi.com, modaspira.comConnect with Ashley at jesusandgin.comBuy Steve's books and hear his podcast at stevewiens.comHear Luke's music at lukebrawner.bandcamp.comAnd hear more Odd Parliament podcasts at oddparliament.com BECOME A PATRONJoin the neighborhood we're building and receive bonus content from this and other Odd Parliament shows for as little as $1 a month on Patreon! © 2020-2024 Odd Parliament (formerly known as Milieu Media Group)

02/17/2021

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48 min
DEC 1

Devins Spiked Rootbeer, w/ Devin Strahan

In this episode Rusty talks with Devin Strahan, the founder and creator of Devin's Spiked Rootbeer. Devin shares his captivating journey from operating a 20-ton crane to launching his own craft beverage brand. Listen as we explore Devin's diverse ventures, including personal training and private chef work, and his early lessons learned from Devin's Tasty Muffins. Discover how Devin's passion for root beer and the burgeoning craft beverage market inspired him to develop a unique alcoholic root beer, a creation born from both curiosity and creative experimentation. Be sure to follow @houstonmadepodcast on Instagram! EPISODE CREDITS Produced, and Hosted by Rusty Gates Scheduled, Coordinated, & Edited in part by Kali Potter Special Thanks to Luke Brawner Music by Old Friends, New Friends Artwork in collaboration w/ Mac Ryan Creative © 2025 Rusty Gates Media and Milieu Media Group, LLC

Dec 1

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1h 12m
07/13/2023

003.5 - Bassam Tariq [WGA Mini-season]

This is the third episode in the WGA inspired mini-season. A break from the usual "Directors on Directing," this season is focused on the granular mechanics screenwriting. Each of these conversations were recorded as a part of a remote writer's group that I ran in early 2020. Though they weren't ever intended to be released publicly - given the WGA (and now SAG) strikes, I thought it would be a small act of solidarity to bring our attention back to the work that goes into the creation of the screenplay This episode features a conversation with BASSAM TARIQ. Bassam was born in Karachi, Pakistan, and later migrated to the United States, where he grew up in Queens, New York. His dual-cultural upbringing significantly influenced his work, providing him a distinctive lens through which to explore and portray complex issues related to identity, belonging, and the immigrant experience. Tariq's debut feature film, "These Birds Walk," premiered at South by Southwest in 2013 and was named one of the best indie films of the year by The New Yorker. In 2019, he directed "The Ghosts of Sugarland" - a documentary short he wrote and directed about his post-9/11 high school experience. The film premiered at Sundance in 2019. He then directed "Mogul Mowgli" in 2020, starring Riz Ahmed, which earned rave reviews for its exploration of diaspora identity and the physical and emotional toll of ambition. The film premiered at Berlinale in 2020. Throughout his career, Tariq has consistently demonstrated his ability to deftly intertwine personal narratives with broader societal themes and his profound dedication to storytelling continues to resonate powerfully in the work he creates. In this conversation we specifically discuss page count, finding and maintaining a "voice", the movement from documentary to narrative storytelling, and the importance of protecting your vision.

07/13/2023

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47 min

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