Articulate with Steve McJones

"I'm chopping people in half, I'm slitting throats... I don't have time to breathe!" Ever wonder how they make people die on tv and in movies? Well so did Izzy, until she started killing people herself! Listen in on this episode for a glimpse into the special effects industry. Follow Izzy on instagram @izzyatrocity and check out her portfolio at izzyiselfx.com Music: Skeleton Keys by Alexander Nak...

"There is no bad day that can't be overcome by listening to a barbershop quartet. This is just truth, plain and simple." barbershop, Barbershop, BARBERSHOPPPP Did you know there's physics in music? Let's breakdown some barbershop music and performance this week with Dylan. Music: BARBERSHOP by VISHMAK & BRAINSHAW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I certainly don't feel like I am desperate to run away from a film set. I love the hustle and bustle. Everything is sort of mad right before a take, and then it just settles, and you've got these two minutes of a bit of magic." After about 10 years of working together on set, Devo and Adan have developed an effective business relationship to create beautiful pieces of art, as smoothly as possible...

"I take, like, 9,000 supplements every morning. I don't know if it's completely placebo or not, but I'm super committed to these supplements." And we're back! In the midst of a dark February, this episode was recorded while Steve was nose to the grindstone editing, and feeling the weight of it all. Will Ayers, a professional in personal training and nutrition, runs us through the boxes to check of...

"We got the money and the dreams..." Mbeta rejoins Articulate this week to share his experience writing the screenplay for the new Johnny series, produced by GNG Entertainment. What goes into the creation of a full length series? Blood, sweat, and hundreds of unfinished Google Docs files. Johnny premieres February 22nd, and will be available on youtube in the following weeks. Music: Rooftop by Ale...

"Meredith you never told me your old grandpa used to be a huge piece of sh*t!" PART 1 Welcome back to Articulate with Stephen Barrett - This week we have on Steve McJones to give us a deep dive on why we hate podcasters, what it takes to not be annoying, and the creativity (if any) that goes into the medium. INTERMISSION - 39:08 PART 2 If you can't stand yourself, you likely are in some stage of g...

"From the standpoint of Zen it is no contradiction to say that artistic technique is discipline in spontaneity and spontaneity in discipline.” Does work get in the way of being creative? Does being in a committed relationship or marriage entail less time for creative endeavors? Welp, only if you let it. Whether you lack discipline or relaxation, this episode will help solve all your problems and s...

"You can't live in the desert and expect water to be cheap." STOP, WATER YOU DOING?? Listening to this episode with Delaney Ridgley about water accessibility and affordability? Oh ok, please continue. Music: Rustic Ballad by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)...

It's not called "A Peanuts Christmas" is it? Charles Schultz and his "Peanuts" comics have a deep, melancholic history that only a true artist could craft. The cartoon soundtrack also includes soley bangers. What type of person does it take to make these lasting characters continue to reach into children's and adult's souls alike? What type of person latches on to these and applies them to each st...

"A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him." What fuels you on the path to success? For some, it's fame, partners, or power. For Chickeziea, it's spite... but like in a good way. The kind of spite that keeps you from washing your butt and making soup in the same sink. Starting a business is hard, but listening to this week's episode, you'll com...

"Machines can do many things, but they cannot create meaning. They cannot answer these questions for us. Machines cannot tell us what we value, what choices we should make." This week we get into AI (Articulate Intelligence) within army machinery, or autonomous weapons if you will; and discuss why maybe... perhaps, possibly, they aren't super kosher for humanity. Or maybe not? But probably. Most l...

"Plus, you're coming at it subjectively. Sure, you don't think he's great, but maybe it's somebody's first time seeing him and they love it. Also... not to be weird but like, he created this moment. This conversation. Doesn't that count for something?" This week we explain the recent short gap in time from Articulate episodes - because we made a movie. Give us a break. And hey, enjoy the episode!...

"Hi, I'm Jerry Springer, here in LA ready to ask that 1-million-dollar question: Has Dru Montana got talent?" - Jerry Springer Music: Halloween Type Beat - Scary Movie. Scary Type Beat. Spooky Type Beat. prod.soone32 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Einstein dubbed Quantum Entanglement as "spooky action at a distance." Alban Xhema dubs Quantum Physics as "a good place to start after doing too many psychedelics." After in-depth research on the quantum realm, he's concluded that "ants do not belong there." Music: Cloud Nine by Hayden Folker | https://soundcloud.com/hayden-folker Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Common...

"Lo que viene escañiña de mono." Take a vacation this week over to the little island that could, Puerto Rico, as George Blaha discusses his home country that he knows and loves. While tensions do get high in the heat, the locals still take pleasure in horseback riding, cock fighting, and hat wearing, and there's always a hurricane just around the corner. ¡Barbacoa! (Apologies on the production hic...

"LIGHTNING BOLT! LIGHTNING BOLT!" What is Live-Action Role Playing? A place to dress up knights and dragons? To learn about real historical and emotional perspectives? To really immerse yourself in a game like a kid again? Or maybe a place to meet ladies? All these discussed this week, and more. Only on Articulate. Music: Train Robbery by Hayden Folker | https://soundcloud.com/hayden-folker Music...

"The bean, who had prudently stayed behind on the shore, could not but laugh at the event, was unable to stop, and laughed so heartily that she burst." This week we talk comedy with two brothers... it's just two brothers. That do comedy. And they're maybe from the 1950s? They join the al-Qaeda basement this week to discuss the decline of quality in fortune cookies, one-liners, and The Brothers Gri...

"Inverse Profundity; the deeper you get to the truth, the less profound it is." Disassociation, depersonalization, derealization... but what does it all mean Bazzle?? In this episode we discuss whether philosophy is even worth it, the value of human consciousness, and how hippies were always right. Music: Cinematic Epic Emotional | EGLAIR by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by...

“The best things in life are free. The second best are very expensive”. Are you in need of a lifestyle change? Are interested in losing your sanity over your dreams? This week Stephen Barrett revisits the podcast to check in on his fashion/art brand "CRMY Studios," to give a lil insight as to how Tik Tok truly changes lives, and how to navigate the beginnings of a successful business. Music: TYLER...

“When I need a good laugh, I know I can always count on my emotions to be in on the joke.” This week we discuss the idea behind Kelsee's love for examining emotions, as she rolls out her new podcast "Why Are We Crying?" with a look back at her self-love panel, "The SELF Series," a six-part event series put on in Philadelphia that covered emotional awareness. We cover the ups and downs, thriving in...

"What is the odious stench?? Smells like... teenagers..." The Cheese Man and The Weasel join this week to discuss the famous Teenagers with Attitude - The Power Rangers. We discuss the origin, which theme song is the best, and find that empathy can only be learned by switching bodies with somebody of the opposite gender. Music: Power by free-stock-music.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

"Work hard to bridge the gaps in geography and lifestyle, because the older you get, the more you need the people you knew when you were young. Live in New York City once, but leave before it makes you hard. Live in Northern California once, but leave before it makes you soft." In this episode we discuss the busking in NYC, getting spit on by strangers, and sad boy music. We also talk about the ch...

"Before they knew about antidepressants, the only known cure for anxiety was a brown paper bag." This week, self-acclaimed "Einstein Brain" Josh Martier comes on to discuss the root of his anxiety, contracting HIV, processing sober emotions, and the fact that we are all going to die, maybe soon. Enjoy this episode while you still can. Instagram: @articulate_with_stevemcj Email: articulatewithsteve...

"When I hear a person talking about political solutions, I know I am not listening to a serious person." This week on the podcast, Kevin and I discuss something only two cis white males can talk about: political extremism. In it we discuss hypocrisy, the fading of well-thought out discussion, changing ideas, and how Jonah Hill crushed it in 21 Jump Street. Music: (FREE) Lofi Type Beat 2022 Prod. T...

“Stand-up comedy and poverty. Those were my two main endeavors.” This week, we reconnect with Tyler and Manny to discuss the growth of a comedy show, the blossoming of a friendship, and *real* crowd-service ;). Go ahead and get those pants caked up for this super fun episode. Next In Line Comedy has multiple events a month. Visit their website nextinlinecomedy.com for more info on upcoming shows....