Dimed Out

Surviving the holocaust. Writing songs for Hollywood. Fronting a metal band in her 90s. The life of Inge Ginsberg is truly a unique and compelling story. Inge is now 98 and in her lifetime she has experienced numerous amazing chapters. In this week's podcast we'll be going through them.

Alright lads, in our second conversation with Andi we talk about her fascination with True Crime & why the genre as a whole attracts so much attention. For specific examples we take a look at the infamous Heaven's Gate cult & notorious killer Ed Gein. We also share creepy anecdotes, take a trip to Skinwalker Ranch and envoke the spirit of David Blaine.

Alright lads, this week I'm joined by Andi for a transparent journey of understanding & self improvement. We're tackling a number of personal/interpersonal issues such as stockpiling problems, internal pressure & doomscrolling. We also look at how mindfulness as exercises, positive affirmations & asking for help can be a huge benefit to your mental health.

Alright lads, this week we are commemorating the 75th Anniversary of V-J Day by looking at World War 2 from a more obscure angle. 

 We're marking the occasion by discussing failed weapons & successful missions. In particular The Great Panjandrum. Lyttle Adams infamous Bat Bombs. Operation Frankton & the mind boggling brilliance of Operation Mincemeat.

Alright lads, in our second conversation with Shaune, we're talking about new hobbies & creative outlets discovered during lockdown, in particular woodwork. We're also discussing the intimidation of power tools. Christmas nativities & Star War's parodies. The Best/Worst gifts we've received & the iconic entertainer/political revolutionary Barry Chuckle.

Alright lads, this week I'm joined by one of my best friends, Shaune for a real mixed bag of topics. We're talking about working from home during the Corona virus crisis. Breaking unproductive habits. The Pomodoro technique for completing tasks. Trepanation & other old timey medical tactics. Global Video & the VHS rental store experience as a whole.

To celebrate breaking into double digits, I invited the true creator of 'Dimed Out' onto the podcast, my mum. We're talking parental memories, childhood toys, alien encounters and courtesy of Kalina Silverman's 'Big Talk' project, I have her answer some pretty deep, human questions.

Alright lads, this week I'm joined by the sincerely wonderful La Boo. We're talking about racial division. The black lives matter movement. Living in Europe. The unrelenting fear of fully grown adults in mascot costumes. The power of language and personal mantras.

Alright lads, this week I'm joined by my very good friend Gina to talk about the economic structure of Animal Crossing. Her experience with & peoples misconceptions of the Wicca lifestyle. The rituals & remedies she's adopted. Fate, destiny & tarot cards. Emotional allowance/intelligence & both the mental & physical benefits of pole dance fitness classes.

Alright lads, this week we're looking at eight pioneering individuals within American history. Eight black inventors & innovators of the 19th, 20th and 21st century. Men & women who faced extreme adversity yet overcame and triumphed in the field of science, medicine and technology.

Alright lads, this week I'm joined once again by Dan Sarath to wish Paul Thomas Anderson a happy birthday. From Punch Drunk Love to There Will Be Blood, we look at the diversity of PTA's filmography and compile our top 5 films.

Alright lads, this week I'm joined by Tanner Bananner. We're discussing living off the grid. How he bought himself a Skoolie (converted school bus) & why he's decided to call it his home. Dipping into Tanner's past we also talk about what he’s learned from taking a vow of honesty & how becoming a fruitarian changed his life, health and overall outlook.

Alright lads, in this episode I am joined by my very first guest, Mr Dan Sarath. Digging into our mutual love of film, we discuss the importance of Pans Labyrinth. The beauty of Spirited Away. The work of Frederick Wiseman & Mark Cousins. Overrated Netflix documentaries. What it's like to stage your very own film screening and Dan's travels to Japan.

Alright lads, I'd lend a hand but it's stuck in the fist and gun position. To mark the release of Run The Jewels latest album, RTJ 4, this episode is a celebration of all things Killer Mike and El-P. After going through a brief history of their solo careers and how the pair came to be, I talk about how much this union means to me.

Following the sickening events of last week and everything that has followed, I wanted to take a few minutes to vent against the fascist abuse we've witnessed and support those standing against it.

Alright lads, this week I'm using Keep or Delete rules to review Lars Von Trier's polarising film 'Dancer In the Dark'. ​ Looking at the films narrative, direction, aesthetic, performances & my overall enjoyment of the movie, I decide whether it's worth keeping or if it should be deleted...permanently. Hypothetically speaking of course.

Alright gang, welcome to Dimed Out! Dimed Out is on the verge of celebrating its one year anniversary and to coincide with that I decided to remake the pilot episode. Having completed two seasons, with the third one just about to start, the podcast has come a long way since it first launched.

 In this introductory episode I talk about how the show came to be and give an overview of the various to...