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The Behavior Panel’s Mark Bowden on Navigating Political Tension & the Pros/Cons of Remote Work
Mark Bowden is a world-renowned expert in body language, a keynote speaker, and a bestselling author. Recognized as the #1 Body Language Professional by Global Gurus on three occasions, Mark has set the bar for understanding and interpreting nonverbal communication. One of our all-time favorite guests, Mark returns to Double Talk today to dive into topics ranging from the benefits and challenges of working and socializing on Zoom to uncovering the secret to having meaningful political discussions.
A Conversation With Shelley Duvall: Life, Love, and Her Final Bow in ‘The Forest Hills’
One Tuesday in May, our dream of one day interviewing Shelley Duvall came true with a simple text from her partner of 30 years, Dan Gilroy: “She seems up to it, if you want to call now,” the message read, followed by a phone number with a Texas Hill Country area code.
‘The Forest Hills’ Director Describes Working with Shelley Duvall on Her Final Film
This spring, we got an up-close look into what would be Shelley Duvall’s final film by director Scott Goldberg, who shared stories of Shelley’s passion, intellect, and kindness while working on The Forest Hills.
25 Oddities from Around the World (#2) – The Didja Know Show
From the man who fell into the water with a massive mechanical shark on the defunct Jaws ride in Universal Studios to the McDonald’s cheeseburger sold in 2009 that looks almost the same 15 years later, today we’re breaking down 25 more fascinating stories and oddities from around the world — on The Didja Know Show!
Michael Douglas & Frank Oz's Hopeful Look at U.S. Political Divide at 'America's Burning' Premiere
The title of the 2024 documentary 'America's Burning', directed by David M. Smick and narrated by Michael Douglas, may evoke feelings of hopelessness and endless political divide, but the reality isn’t quite as grim.
Bethany Mota Talks ‘Follow Me,’ Key to Success as an Influencer, & Early YouTube Days
We caught up with Bethany Mota to talk about her new Crackle TV show 'Follow Me,' how the experience of being an online creator has changed over the past decade, and what she believes is the key to being happy and successful as an influencer.
Mark Duplass on Working With His Daughter Ora and Wife Katie Aselton on Short Film ‘Oh, Christmas Tree’
We caught up with the Duplass clan at the premiere of their short film 'Oh Christmas Tree,' where the trio discussed Mark’s classic “dad texts” to Ora while he’s on set, and the family’s Christmas traditions.
Margaret Cho, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Kenneth Choi & Missi Pyle at 'All That We Love' Premiere
Margaret Cho, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Kenneth Choi and Missi Pyle mused with us about the bittersweet nature of love and life at the Tribeca Film Festival 2024 premiere of their film 'All That We Love.'
‘The Shallow Tale’ Director Tolga Karaçelik on Creating a Lovable Serial Killer on Screen
There is one catch, something that sets the film apart from others that tell stories about serial killers: We don’t actually see this killer commit any crimes.
Pondering Life & Death with Natasha Leggero, Lucy Punch & Tawny Newsome at 'Nuked' Movie Premiere
Starring Natasha Leggero, Anna Camp, and Tawny Newsome, 'Nuked' tells the story of a cannabis-infused 40th birthday party with a bunch of close friends — all couples — who are at crossroads in their respective relationships. What could go wrong?
How 'Rebel Country' Documentary Defines Modern Country Music, According to Breland, Brooke Eden & Lindsay Ell
At the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of 'Rebel Country,' we caught up with Breland, Frank Ray, Lindsay Ell, Francis Whately, Blanco Brown and Brooke Eden to discuss the changing face of country music and the evolution of the genre.
Michael Stipe Interview on R.E.M. Songwriting Process, Solo Project, and His Godchildren
The R.E.M. frontman for three decades, Michael Stipe and the band are known for too many classic songs for us to name, from "It's The End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" to "Losing My Religion." R.E.M. captured the 80s zeitgeist in a way that allow even us, growing up as Gen Z-leaning Millennials, to feel like we were able to experience it too.
Stephen Fry & Julia von Heinz on Father-Daughter Bond and Generational Trauma in New Film 'Treasure'
Father and daughter relationships can be complicated, a premise that’s at the heart of the new film 'Treasure' that premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival.
'Bad Actor: A Hollywood Ponzi Scheme' Interviews at Tribeca 2024: 'Zach Avery' Horwitz's $690M Fraud
In June 2019, in our earlier days of working on 'Double Talk,' we received an email from a publicist pitching her client, an up and coming coming actor, for an interview. Always looking to meet new people and enjoy a fun conversation, we got on the phone with Zach Horwitz, stage name Zach Avery.
True Story Behind The Vaccine Whistleblower In Andy Wakefield’s Film ‘Protocol 7’
'Protocol 7' is a corporate thriller telling the story of a mother who teams up with a doctor exiled from the medical profession and a virologist turned corporate whistleblower to hold a pharmaceutical corporation accountable for what they say are fraudulent test results for a failing mumps vaccine.
Elephant's Toothpaste Science Experiment - The Didja Know Show... In the Lab!
More than a decade ago, with inspiration from our old pal, Science Bob (aka Bob Pflugfelder), we made Elephant's Toothpaste! So in celebration of the return of 'The Didja Know Show,' we decided to give it another spin — and the result may have been even better this time around!
New York Minutes Introduction
Time and time again, the two of us have discussed our desires to “take pictures with our eyes” — to ensure that we can accurately remember our most exciting and mundane moments, without worrying about capturing the perfect angle, in just the right moment.
One time, our mom offered us a perspective that stuck with us: “You do. They’re called memories.”
25 Oddities from Around the World (#1) – The Didja Know Show
Join us as we break down 25 oddities from around the world — from a flower that looks like a cobra to the so-called most dangerous object known to man — on 'The Didja Know Show!'
LSuperSonicQ Takes Us Down a Lost Media Rabbit Hole: Is Anything Ever Truly Gone Forever?
LSuperSonicQ is one of the trailblazers of the lost media community on YouTube, where he has spent years documenting the world’s most feverish lost media searches, and introducing his hundreds of thousands of followers to new ones.
Arthur the King's Real-Life Adventure Racer Mikael Lindnord Explains True Story vs. Movie
Starring Mark Wahlberg, 'Arthur the King' tells the story of a professional adventure racer named Michael Light who meets a stray dog named Arthur while on a 10-day quest to win the world championship in the Dominican Republic before he retires. But it’s not just a Hollywood tale: there is a real life Michael — Mikael, actually — and Arthur, and their journey together, where it counts most, is real.
Viral Chalk Artist David Zinn on His 3D Art Process, Character Inspiration
David Zinn is a street artist who specializes in small-scale chalk art. Every character David creates — from a sidewalk tennis ball collector pup named Rufus, to a green troll called Alice — has a name and a backstory.
Biologist’s 21-Year-Long Search For The Rare Bog Elfin Butterfly
Bryan Pfeiffer is a writer and field biologist whose most recent outdoor adventure came to a victorious, headline-making conclusion this year after 21 years.
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Stories & Lessons Of Air, Land & Sea Rescues From ‘Extreme Survival’ Author Mike Tougias
We chat with New York Times bestselling author and speaker Michael J. Tougias about what he’s learned from survivors and rescuers about decision-making, goal attainment, and perhaps most importantly, resilience.
Charlie Webster On 'Scamanda' Podcast & Unraveling Amanda Riley’s Story
In the Lionsgate podcast 'Scamanda,' host and producer Charlie Webster peels apart the fascinating true story of Amanda Riley layer by layer, taking listeners on the same ride Amanda’s family and friends took as they realized the Amanda they thought they knew had been keeping a sinister secret.
How British Gardener Gerald Stratford Became a Viral Sensation
Listen in as we chat with the King of Big Veg about how he got into gardening, his advice for others on finding their passion, and what life has been like since he became a social media star.
On the Red Carpet
NewFest “Rustin” Movie Premiere: George C. Wolfe, Bruce Cohen On LGBTQ+ Representation In Media
We caught up with 'Rustin' movie director George C. Wolfe, producer Bruce Cohen, NewFest Executive Director David Hatkoff, singer and actor Jeremy Beloate, and musician Mila Jam at the 35th annual New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival.
Peter Gallagher & Kathryn Gallagher on James Gallagher, Marc Rebillet & 'Songs About F**king' at Tribeca Festival 2023
On the night of the 'Songs About Fucking' documentary premiere, where we met subject Marc Rebillet and director James Gallagher, we also got a chance to catch up with actor Peter Gallagher and actress and singer Kathryn Gallagher — James’ father and sister — who told us how James’ talent sprinkled with a little bit of magic dust made the film the success it is.
Francesca Scorsese on Tribeca 2023 Premiere of Directorial Debut 'Fish Out of Water'
Ahead of Francesca Scorsese’s Tribeca 2023 premiere of her directorial debut, the short film 'Fish Out of Water,' we learn how the idea for the film was born in a classroom, and why the story is so personal to her. The film’s star, Jade Pettyjohn, also shares how the short shines a light on family bonding through difficult times.
Marc Rebillet & James Gallagher Share Stories From ‘Songs About Fucking’ at the Tribeca Film Festival
In the documentary 'Songs About Fucking,' which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, director James Gallagher takes audiences into Marc Rebillet’s world — and it’s wild, contemplative, and everything in between.
Steve Buscemi and Ricky Velez on How Tribeca’s ‘The Listener’ Sheds Light on Mental Health Warmline Help
We caught up with director Steve Buscemi and actor Ricky Velez at The Listener's Tribeca Film Festival premiere at the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center in New York City.
'Transition' Tribeca Premiere: Jordan Bryon, Monica Villamizar & Matthew Heineman
Our interviews with 'Transition' director and subject Jordan Bryon, director Monica Villamizar, and executive producer Matthew Heineman at their 2023 Tribeca Film Festival premiere.
The Didja Know Show
Join us as we break down fascinating stories from around the world in a minute or less!
Double Talk Asks
Busting Myths About Insomnia With a Sleep Expert
If you have been too stressed to sleep lately, you aren't alone. In the midst of nearly a month of sleepless nights, we caught up with sleep expert W. Chris Winter and asked him how to fall and stay asleep when you have a lot on your mind, and how to survive on little sleep.
Toxic Relationship Red Flags: When to Distance Yourself, & When to Run
World-renowned body language and human behavior expert Mark Bowden tells us what we can learn from tragic cases like that of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie, the most effective way to confront someone who has overstepped your boundaries (and that person's ideal response), and how to know when it's time to end a relationship.
Liminal Spaces: A Psychological and Social Deep Dive
We wanted to pin down the viral liminal space phenomenon a bit more, so we caught up with Peter Heft, a scholar and the author of 'Betwixt and Between: Zones as Liminal and Deterritorialized Spaces,' for a more academic perspective.
Submechanophobia and Trypophobia Explained by an Expert (A Deep Dive on Phobias)
Dr. Warren Mansell, clinical psychologist and phobia expert, answers our burning questions and analyzes some of the most bizarre phobias.
The Twin Connection
We wrote 'The Twin Connection' (Wyatt-Mackenzie, 2014) because we were on a mission: Mission Show The World What Adolescent Twinhood Is Really Like.
