Stereoactive Media

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Kênh • 5 chương trình

Phỏng vấn âm nhạc

Phỏng vấn âm nhạc

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Sức khỏe & thể dục

Sức khỏe & thể dục

17/08/2021
Hài

Hài

Hằng tuần
Lịch sử điện ảnh

Lịch sử điện ảnh

07/03/2024
Xã hội & văn hóa

Xã hội & văn hóa

24/03/2025

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Ep 2.11 – Billy Dean Thomas

ABOUT THE GUEST: Billy Dean Thomas, AKA “The Queer B.I.G.,” is a Hip-hop recording artist and producer born and raised in Harlem, but currently residing in Boston. Billy Dean challenges the music industry with quick witted punchlines that highlight intersectional feminism, social justice. and growing up in a gentrified city. - Produced and hosted by Nikkiesha McLeod - Produced and edited by Jeremiah Lee McVay - Released and distributed by Stereoactive Media

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1 giờ 5 phút
14/03/2025

Ep 39 // The boy who cried "Wow!"

>>> Watch this episode on YouTube. Matt Ruby delves into the enchanting story of Ronan Mattin, a young boy whose spontaneous expression of joy—an exuberant “Wow!”—at a symphonic performance ignites a deeper conversation about authenticity and expression. This particular incident occurred in 2019 at Boston's Symphony Hall during a piece by Mozart, and it serves as a perfect backdrop to explore how the pure, unfiltered reactions of children can reveal profound truths often overlooked by adults. Similar to the story, 'The Emperor's New Clothes,' where the boldness of an innocent voice cuts through societal pretense, Ronan’s gleeful outburst created a ripple of laughter and applause, underscoring not just the enjoyment of music but also the rarity of such raw expressions of delight in formal environments. Ultimately, Matt challenges listeners to actively seek out their own “wows,” asking them to identify moments of beauty that break through the mundane. In drawing attention to society’s tendencies to hush candid expressions, perhaps we can illuminate the extraordinary aspects of our shared human experience. === - Written and presented by Matt Ruby - Produced and edited by Jeremiah Lee McVay === https://www.mattrubycomedy.com/ https://stereoactivemedia.com

14/03/2025

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10 phút
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Ep 2.10 – Axel Kacoutié

ABOUT THE GUEST: Axel Kacoutié is an audio artist and poet. For over ten years Axel has been working with sound, music, and words to conjure new thought-forms and perspectives on the familiar. Reviving a magic in the mundane. Axel's work has been featured in productions for the BBC, Spotify, Wondery, and The Guardian, among many others. - Produced and hosted by Nikkiesha McLeod - Produced and edited by Jeremiah Lee McVay - Released and distributed by Stereoactive Media

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1 giờ 23 phút
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Ep 2.9 – Tiffadelic

ABOUT THE GUEST: Tiffadelic is a Detroit-based, Black Goth artist operating within post-punk, darkwave, minimal wave, and synth-driven soundscapes. Drawing vocal inspiration from icons such as Alan Vega, Annie Lennox, Ian Curtis, Jim Morrison, and Grace Slick, she crafts music that is dark, minimal, and emotionally immersive. Known for her enigmatic presence and otherworldly energy, Tiffadelic’s performances create a hypnotic atmosphere that pulls audiences into her New World - Produced and hosted by Nikkiesha McLeod - Produced and edited by Jeremiah Lee McVay - Released and distributed by Stereoactive Media

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1 giờ 9 phút
08/11/2024

Ep 2.1 - SuperKnova

Nikkie speaks with the incredibly talented SuperKnova, a producer, multi-instrumentalist, and singer-songwriter whose music embodies the diverse experiences of BIPOC, queer, trans, and non-binary artists – and has been featured on Showtime’s 'Work In Progress,' Epic Games’ 'Fortnite,' and playlists by Sephora, MTV and Spotify editorial. We begin the episode by showcasing SuperKnova's captivating track "Ava Gardner," which sets the stage for an engaging conversation about their journey through music, identity, and artistic expression. SuperKnova shares their unique background, revealing that their path to becoming an indie-pop/electronic musician began with jazz and included a stint in medical school. Along the way, music served as a therapeutic outlet while navigating their identity as a queer, transgender person. This transformative experience led SuperKnova to embrace songwriting as a way to process their emotions and life experiences, while their early songs, initially meant for personal reflection, gained an audience on platforms like Bandcamp, leading them to take seriously a career in music. Superknova shares with Nikkie about their intention to create music that uplifts and empowers, particularly for marginalized communities, highlighting the importance of representing queer narratives in their work and weaving universal themes of love, belonging, and acceptance into their lyrics. They then delve into the realities faced by transgender and non-binary artists in the music industry today as SuperKnova shares their thoughts on tokenism and the ongoing challenges of navigating spaces that often feel unwelcoming. They talk about the need for safer environments and platforms that can amplify the voices of underrepresented artists, reflecting on their initiative to create a supportive music group specifically for BIPOC, queer, trans, and non-binary musicians. Toward the end of the episode, they discuss SupernKova's influences, musical style, and their aspirations for the future, including an upcoming fall tour and potential new music that will expand on their artistic vision. The episode then concludes with another of SuperKnova's tracks, called "Seatbelts." This podcast is produced by Stereoactive Media. === https://superknovaofficial.com/ https://superknova.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/superknovamusic https://www.youtube.com/@SuperKnovaMusic https://instagram.com/superKnovamusic https://facebook.com/SuperKnovaMusic === 0:11 - Introduction to When We See Each Other 058 - “Ava Gardner” by SuperKnova 3:51 - Embracing Autumn 5:28 - The Journey to Music 6:34 - Transitioning from Medicine to Music 10:53 - Family and Identity 12:20 - The Importance of Chosen Family 13:08 - Embracing Queer Identity 14:23 - The Origins of SuperKnova 14:50 - Learning the Craft 22:08 - Creative Process and Inspiration 25:35 - The Magic of Ava Gardner 28:10 - The Power of Representation 33:30 - Connection Through Shared Trauma 37:16 - Writing from Identity 40:48 - Navigating Indie Music as a Trans Woman 45:39 - Creating Safe Spaces in Music 49:41 - The Birth of a Community 55:11 - Future Projects and Releases 56:30 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts 56:54 - “Seatbelts” by SuperKnova

08/11/2024

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1 giờ 2 phút
20/07/2022

Ep 4.3 // The Rules of the Game

It’s Jeremiah’s 4th pick: The Rules of the Game, the 1939 film directed by Jean Renoir. ‘The Rules of the Game’ was the most expensive film ever made in France at the time of its production and came on the heels of a series of successful films that had made Renoir one of the top French directors. After initial preview screenings that began in June of 1939 and a premier in July that met with low box-office and mixed reviews, a series of edits eventually whittled the film down from its 113 minute runtime to 85 minute; many of the edits excised Renoir’s own performance, resulting in a much less complex and integral character. By October, the film was banned in France for being "depressing, morbid, immoral [and] having an undesirable influence over the young." A successful 1956 attempt at restoration led to the discovery of negatives and other prints and audio for the film that had been thought lost during World War II. Eventually, with advice from Renoir, a 106 minute cut was assembled that largely restored what had been cut after the film’s post-release failure. This restoration was screened for Renoir in 1959 and reportedly left the director in tears. Director Satyajit Ray – whose film, ‘Pather Panchali,’ we’ll be watching for an upcoming episode – said of The Rules of the Game: it is “a film that doesn't wear its innovations on its sleeve ... Humanist? Classical? Avant-Garde? Contemporary? I defy anyone to give it a label. This is the kind of innovation that appeals to me." For our purposes, this is the only film that’s been in the top 10 of Sight & Sound’s critics poll every single time since it began in 1952, when it debuted at number 10 (even before it’s restoration). It then fluctuated between number 2 and number 3 from 1962 to 2002 and was at number 4 in 2012. Additionally, it was on the directors poll in 2002, at number 9. In the 2012 polling, 100 critics had the film on their list – and 17 directors, including Olivier Assayas, Lawrence Kasdan, Steve McQueen, and Paul Schrader. Produced by Stereoactive Media

20/07/2022

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1 giờ 6 phút
02/03/2023

Ep 7 // How therapy-speak turned victimhood into currency...

The language of trauma cracked the code of the attention economy and turned mental health into the new luxury item. Produced by Stereoactive Media

02/03/2023

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20 phút
18/12/2025

We're Never Bored Anymore [MICROSODE]

Comedian Matt Ruby delivers an exactly 150 word mini-essay on how we've replaced all boredom in our lives with endless smartphone-fueled scrolling and slop has left us collectively more anxious, depressed, and lonely. Watch on YouTube or Instagram === - Written and presented by Matt Ruby - Produced and edited by Jeremiah Lee McVay for Stereoactive Media https://www.mattrubycomedy.com/ https://stereoactivemedia.com/

18/12/2025

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1 phút
24/07/2023

'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One' / Writers and Actors on Strike

J. McVay and Charles Hinshaw discuss ‘'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One' – directed by Christopher McQuarrie and starring Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, Esai Morales, and Pom Klementieff. They also discuss the current strikes by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, the unions representing writers and actors who work in film and television – including Charles’ perspective as a member of SAG-AFTRA. === Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Guests: Charles Hinshaw Music: Hansdale Hsu Produced by Stereoactive Media

24/07/2023

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1 giờ 8 phút
25/08/2023

'Oppenheimer' // a movie discussion

How does one reconcile great achievement with a resultant aftermath that includes a massive death toll and perhaps the eventual death of the world? Can anything with those actual results and possible further outcomes even be considered a success at all? And how should we either celebrate or punish the people responsible for such things? These questions, along with plenty of others, are at the heart of Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, a film with a relentlessly intense pace and swirling collection of talents flexing almost ridiculous levels of craftsmanship. At the center of the swirl is Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer. Murphy's portrayal of a complicated genius who sees the world and its constituent parts in ways others don't or can’t, and who seems to feel he deserves both praise and punishment for what he's accomplished, is in the mold of Peter O'Toole's turn in Lawrence of Arabia. Playing the counterweight, as Lewis Strauss, Robert Downey Jr. gives what is certainly one of his best performances of recent years, and quite possibly also of his career. Each actor holds the screen in transfixing ways, while together providing something of a balancing act across the film. On one side we have the rare person whose thoughts can change the world in irreversible ways, while on the other we have the epitome of a bureaucrat. Friction was inevitable. The multi-layered, non-linear narrative and stylized cinematic theatrics are, in their way, surprisingly reminiscent of Oliver Stone’s work, especially ‘JFK.’ That said, the themes of the story and the styles employed in its telling are at once very much in line with Nolan’s previous work, even while representing a major leap of maturity. His interest in playing with time and chronology has never worked so well and his exploration of the often blurred lines between heroic and villainous figures has never been put to such perfect use. The ultimate result is one of the best movies of recent years. J. McVay and Charles Hinshaw discuss the latest film written and directed by Christopher Nolan. Oppenheimer stars Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer, the theoretical theorist who led the team that created the first atomic bombs during WWII. Also in the film are Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., and plenty of others. === Mentioned in the episode: Stereoactive Movie Club Ep 21 // Hiroshima Mon Amour https://www.stereoactivemedia.com/ep-21-hiroshima-mon-amour/ === Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Guests: Charles Hinshaw Music: Hansdale Hsu Produced by Stereoactive Media

25/08/2023

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47 phút

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