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Original Publish Date: August 17, 2020 Two different young men with a love of cubing. It's a quick watch from Netflix. You MUST watch this one. It's fantastic! . . This is our season finale. Send us your suggestions for season 2 at onthedocpodcast@gmail.com or head over to our home page send us a voice message. We want to hear from you! . . Leave us a rating and review when you have a chance. We're not accepting anything below a 5 star, though. Anything less and our fragile egos won't survive. . . THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING TO OUR CRAZY IDEA OF A PODCAST. WE LOVE DOING IT AND WE LOVE THAT YOU'RE LISTENING!
Original Publish Date: August 4, 2020 Maybe you're like us when we heard about Cuddle (2014) and thought that it was an insanely crazy idea. But this documentary uncovers a new industry that isn't what you think it is and in fact, has many benefits. . . We were privileged to be joined by writer/director Jason O'Brien who was kind enough to help us understand this movement to the point that our minds were changed from where we began. . . Jason is a local filmmaker who is creating beautiful work and we are so grateful for his time. . . Cuddle can be found on Kanopy, on DVD, and soon on Amazon Prime. . https://cuddleexperience.com/ Cuddle Me (sequel) trailer
Original Publish Date: July 27, 2020 This week Misty and Amarilys tackled a film chosen strictly for its location, Jasper Mall. The film documents a year in the life of a dying mall. Let's just say that we are big fans. . . This mall isn't just a building It's home to 25 years worth of business for a local florist, home to a young couple's courtship, home to an aging man's last years, and home for memories of people and events gone by. It's almost living and breathing and at this time, is holding on for dear life. . . We were privileged to speak with writers/producers/directors Bradford Thomason and Brett Whitcomb and are grateful for their time. It was a great chat and honestly, we had another hour's worth of questions but didn't want to push our luck . Moral of the story is this: WATCH JASPER MALL. . . Available on all Video on Demand platforms including iTunes and Amazon Prime and if you're anywhere within driving distance of Jasper, go visit and support the local merchants. They sure could use it. . Find Jasper Mall on Twitter: @jaspermall
Original Publish Date: July 20, 2020 We went old school this week with a documentary from 2010 that exposed deception on the internet and gave it the cute name "Catfish." Nev Schulman, Ariel Schulman, and Henry Joost document the relationship between Nev and 8 year old wunderkind, Abby. Abby paints canvases of Nev's beautiful photography and sends them to him as gifts. Nev soon develops relationships with Abby's mother and a romantic relationship with Abby's 19 year old sister. But is everyone who they say they are? . . This is a fascinating look at life on the internet and how easily we can build a world that appears perfect when the reality is much different. .
Original Publish Date: July 13, 2020 Grab a giant sedative, perhaps also an extra one and then click play as we discuss one mind blowing detail after another in this story. You will be screaming at us by the time it's done and you will likely not believe that this is a true story. This is longer than our usual recordings but there was SO MUCH to cover we couldn't stop chatting. It's the craziest thing we've ever heard and incredibly heartbreaking for the years of innocence and living stolen from a sweet family and a beautiful young girl. . . . Inbox us at onthedocpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voice message HERE. . . . Did you like what you heard? Leave us a five star review and review us on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. If you didn't, move along because our fragile egos can't take it.
Original Publish Date: July 2020 Misty and Amarilys discuss the twists and turns of the actual Tiger King story and find themselves enjoying the best gift of this entire docuseries: Karaoke Joe Exotic. . . . Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can also email us at onthedocpodcast@gmail.com or send us a voice message at https://anchor.fm/onthedoc . . . Love our little show? GREAT! Leave us some good feedback and rate us five stars. If not, then just move along and let us keep our egos intact.
Original Publish Date: June 30, 2020 Tiger King took the world by storm just as quarantine began and served as a uniting force in the midst of an unprecedented trial. In this episode, Misty and Amarilys set the stage for the murder-for-hire+ story by talking about the main characters. You'll hear all about that B Carole Baskin, all the loves of Joe Exotic's life, a man with tattooed metal legs, and all the other citizens of Crazy Tigerland. . . In next week's On The Doc episode, we will hash out the adventures of all these people but in the meantime, get to know the people of Tiger King. . . Programming note: Misty and Amarilys are just two Southern Baptist girls from Alabama who always try to be respectful of everyone regardless of sex, age, race, religion, sexual preference, etc. In this episode, they refer to Saff as "he" because Saff has been on the record as preferring to use that pronoun. Please take no offense if they revert to "she" on accident occasionally during the discussion. They're just trying to keep up with culture and still be mindful of everyone's perspectives and beliefs. No disrespect intended to ANYONE on any side of the issue. . . Want to reach us? . . Email at onthedocpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voice message at https://anchor.fm/onthedoc. You can also find us on Facebook at facebook.com/onthedocpodcast and Twitter & Instagram @onthedocpodcast
Original Publish Date: June 23, 2020 1994. Streaming on YouTube only. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BEI5yYKGTU&list=PLPPeuzwqWosKr_J5MyFwd6u3XKP6ibg-p Documentary is not suitable for children due to language and adult themes. Aileen Wuronos is known as the first female serial killer. She was put to death in the electric chair in 2002 after being convicted of a number of murders in Florida. Listen as Misty and Amarilys talk about how Wuornos was taken advantage of in order to profit from her murders and subsequent convictions. Yet among the tragedy there is a bizarro world of a singing lawyer, a permed adopted mother, and a human cannonball. We wish we were kidding.
Original Publish Date: June 15, 2020 Justin Fisher is not only a long time friend of Amarilys's but he's also a loved economics professor at our local community college, an author, public speaker, and storyteller. Justin also happens to be in a wheelchair from being unable to walk due to cerebral palsy. Listen in as he talks about life as a disabled child, young man, and then adult. Justin also happens to have great memories of his time at his state's own "crip camp", Camp Fun-a-lot. Check out Justin's books: I Can't Even Walk Without Holding Your Hand Chronicles From The Crossroads Of Conehatta, Cerebral Palsy, And The Cross Of Gravity And Grace A BIG BIG "Thank you!" for joining us, Justin!
Original Publish Date: June 14, 2020 Crip Camp starts in 1971 at Camp Jened. A summer camp in New York, it is a "loose, free-spirited camp designed for teens with disabilities". The film focuses on campers who turned themselves into activists for the disability rights movement and fought for accessibility legislation. Misty/Amarilys summary: (said in between tears of joy and admiration) "These people are amazing and they have changed the world!" Streaming on Netflix. Not recommended for young children due to language and adult themes. The educational value is high for teenagers although parents may want to screen first. Directed by Jim LeBrecht
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