Dragon Podcasts Archive

The very nature of narrative is at the heart of "Three Thousand Years of Longing," in which Tilda Swinton plays an academic who buys a bottle that turns out to contain Idris Elba as a genie. In this podcast episode, HCC film professors Marie Westhaver and Mike Giuliano share why they are mildly disappointed about the storytelling in this film. Although they agree that the two actors work extremely...

In this episode of Bookish: A Casual Book Club, Kofi, Sylvia, and Laura talk about Everywhere You Don't Belong by Gabriel Bump.

In the first episode of Green Dragon, Bob sits down with Transportation Demand Management Specialist Allison Calkins to talk about Walktober in Howard County. #walktober #HCC #howardcounty #greendragon

In this latest installment of Finding Your Wellness, Dr. Oken talks with Dr. Louis Malinow about the science behind fasting.

We are gearing up for the 5K Challenge Race at HCC, and to talk about the best ways to get ready for it, our host Tim Banks is joined by Columbia Association's coach and nutritionist, Bonnie Pace. Learn what to eat, what not to eat, and other things to consider as you get ready to run.

What’s the 211 was joined by Trina Townsend, Kinship Navigation Program Administrator, Maryland Department of Human Services to discuss Kinship Caregiver Services available for Marylanders. 

Aubrey Plaza became known for a comic role in the TV series "Parks and Recreation," but she is impressive as a dramatic lead in "Emily the Criminal." In this podcast episode, HCC film professors Marie Westhaver and Mike Giuliano talk about a film in which one gets to see why the title character turns to a life of crime. Although the film has a downbeat quality and arguably does not push as far as...

"Bullet Train" is true to its title in that it is a violent comedy about hired assassins going after each other on a train trip from Tokyo to Kyoto. HCC film professors Marie Westhaver and Mike Giuliano discuss the film in a podcast episode in which they agree that Brad Pitt gives an amusing lead performance, but otherwise tend to disagree about the film. Marie enjoys this wildly over the top trai...

In the latest episode of Razzle Dazzle we talk with Brynn Williams, the director of the Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts 50th birthday celebration.

Join me, Tim Banks, as I talk with Andy Shallal the founder and CEO of Busboys and Poets, a new restaurant in downtown Columbia.

"Marcel the Shell with Shoes On," which began as a three-minute short film on You Tube in 2010, has gained a lot of fans over the years. Now this tiny and witty animated character has an 89-minute movie of its own. In this podcast episode, HCC film professors Marie Westhaver and Mike Giuliano agree that this surreal comedy has a fresh quality amidst so many standard-issue animated movies. If Mike...

B.J. Novak, who is best known for the TV series "The Office," is the writer, director. and star of "Vengeance." In this podcast episode, HCC film professors Marie Westhaver and Mike Giuliano share their enjoyment of a comedy in which the New York writer portrayed by Novak goes to Texas to do a podcast about an acquaintance of the writer who may have died under mysterious circumstances. Although Ma...

In this episode of Bookish: A Casual Book Club, Kofi, Sylvia, and Laura discuss the ways life can interfere with your summer reading goals.

Jordan Peele's "Get Out" and "Us" established him as a director to watch, and you definitely should watch his new film, "Nope." In this podcast episode, HCC film professors Marie Westhaver and Mike Giuliano share their enthusiasm for this mashup of the science fiction and western genres. Keke Palmer and Daniel Kaluuya star as siblings whose California ranch supplies horses for TV and movie product...

HCC film professors Marie Westhaver and Mike Giuliano devote this podcast episode to two otherwise very different movies in which female protagonists assert themselves. In "Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris," Lesley Manville plays a British cleaning lady who decides to go to Paris and buy an expensive Dior gown. Although Marie likes this film more than Mike, he agrees that it's pleasant and agreeably conv...

In this week's episode Dr. Oken talks with Dr. Jyothi Rao about the associated problems with obesity and the brain signaling phenomenon that keeps people from finding a tempo and pace that allows them to make healthy changes.

Ava DuVernay is a Black director who has made both documentaries and feature films. In this podcast episode, HCC film professors Marie Westhaver and Mike Giuliano survey her career, with much of the discussion centered around DuVernay's best-known film, "Selma" (2014), which concerns one of the most important chapters in the civil rights movement. Through her films and also through her membership...

Meet local stars, Tommy Malek and Kyle Dalsimer and find out about their colorful pasts, their exciting present leading to their dream shows of the future. Tommy began his career in theatre as a childhood star and now directs- His latest creation-"Rent".  Kyle started his young career as a football player and was bond for career in sports management. He had a concussion and listen in to find out h...

In this episode, Kofi, Laura, and Sylvia delve into the seedy, violent, wild, and sometimes ridiculous world of fictional private eye CW Sugrue in James Crumley’s The Last Good Kiss. Crumley, referred to as the literary offspring of Raymond Chandler and Hunter Thompson, is famous for his sharp writing. Join the Bookish crew to see how this novel, written in the 70s, holds up today.  

When James Caan recently died, his role as Sonny Corleone in "The Godfather" (1972) was cited as the actor's most famous performance. HCC film professors Marie Westhaver and Mike Giuliano agree that it was the kind of mobster role at which this tough guy actor excelled. So they devote much of this podcast episode to talking about "The Godfather," but they also discuss Caan's memorable roles in "Br...

Director David Cronenberg is no stranger to disturbing material, with a resume that includes "Videodrome" and "The Fly." Even for Cronenberg, his new movie, "Crimes of the Future," is extreme. In this podcast episode, HCC film professors Marie Westhaver and Mike Giuliano share their harshly negative response to a story in which two performance artists (Viggo Mortensen and Lea Seydoux) have a night...

Columbia Association (CA) Medical Director Dr. Harry Oken, M.D. discusses some of the most important and relevant health-related topics, connecting you with local resources that can help improve the overall wellness of you as an individual and us as a community. In this first episode Dr. Harry Oken is joined by Stephen Schimpff MD, retired internist/infectious disease specialist/oncologist. They d...

So many people love the "Toy Story" franchise that they had reason to look forward to the prequel "Lightyear," but HCC film professors Marie Westhaver and Mike Giuliano are sorry to report in this podcast episode that it's no more than mildly entertaining. Buzz Lightyear (voiced by Chris Evans, who replaced Tim Allen) is kept busy in a story that is less amusing than earlier installments. Marie an...

"Top Gun" was the box office champ in 1986 and has an enduring place in the pop culture firmament, so HCC film professors Marie Westhaver and Mike Giuliano naturally wondered what to expect from its much-belated sequel, "Top Gun: Maverick." In this podcast episode, they concur that Tom Cruise, who turns 60 this summer, still looks great as he demonstrates what it means to be the star of a summer m...

Razzle Dazzle Radio introduces featured performers from “The Music Man,” the Howard County Summer Theatre’s 46th offering at Glenelg High School the last weekend in June and first in July. Heather Moe plays Marion, the Liberian and Todd Hochkeppel Delights with as the menacing mayor of River City, USA. Tom Brzenski shares tips on summer movies, great Disney pics outdoors at the Lakefront. Mr. B ha...