Ken & G Podcast

We catch up with Michael La Ronn (author, https://www.michaellaronn.com/ ) to talk about his recent trip to Saudi Arabia ( Jeddah International Book Fair), Plottr ( https://plottr.com/ ), and his new editing application which uses the GPT-3 language model. Then we briefly discuss other applications of A. I. in the arts. 

Michael Dunn returns to the podcast to give us an update on his debut album, which is coming out soon. We talk about the musicians behind the project, early backers, and possible plans for a tour. If you would like to pre-order the album, you can visit his official website at: https://michaeldunnproject.com/ Store: https://michaeldunnproject.com/store

Steph Dumais from http://bloodygorecomix.com/ returns to give us an update on his latest projects, including a new Kickstarter campaign for Slaughtered Kingdom, Helhol, and Blaspheme. He also talks about a work-in-progress, the English translation of "Elizabeth Bathory" by Raulo Cáceres. Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bloodygorecomix/slaughtered-kingdom 

Claude-Marc from cineCM.com joins us to recap the very best films of 2022. There's some horror, indie, art house, and blockbusters - something for everyone. Hot off the press: we discuss the Oscar nominations for Best Film and Best Director. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, we pay tribute to legendary guitarist Jeff Beck, who passed away at the age of 78, after suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis. He was an eight-time Grammy winner, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame both as a solo artist and as a member of the Yardbirds.

Jérémie Ross Latour returns to talk about his favorite format of Magic the Gathering - the Cube. What is the cube format? He explains the structure, drafting strategies, and how you can start playing online.

Claude-Marc from cineCM.com joins us to do a "deep dive" on Avatar: The Way of Water, which has already grossed $444.4 million in North America and roughly $1.4 billion globally (as of January 2). The first half of the podcast is spoiler-free, so don't worry! In the second half, we talk about the upcoming Avatar sequels and share our theories on what will happen next. Happy New Year!

Ken and G do a deep dive on the career of Mexican filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro. We select four of his movies: Pinocchio, Pan's Labyrinth, Pacific Rim, and The Shape of Water. Then we discuss his unique style of storytelling. Thanks for listening!

For the first time since 1986, Canada is in the World Cup! Ken and G talk Canadian soccer, World Cup predictions, FIFA, and youth coaching. A whole episode dedicated to the beautiful game. 

Jérémie Ross-Latour returns to the podcast to share his experiences as a Magic: the Gathering tournament player. From New York to Seattle to Japan and points in between, he's seen his fair share of competitive play. He talks about his favorite deck type, using Jeskai Ascendancy as an example. We also discuss his approach to deck-building and the preparation that is required to play at the highest...

Claude-Marc from cineCM.com joins us to review Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the 30th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The first half is spoiler-free, so you don't have to worry! Thanks for listening.

We set the wayback machine to 1993-94 with Jérémie Ross-Latour, to talk about the Magic: the Gathering card game: its early days, evolution, card prices, different formats, and what makes the game endure. Thanks for listening! 

Ken and G catch up on some recent films: Tár (directed by Todd Field), Triangle of Sadness (directed by Ruben Östlund), and The Stranger (directed by Thomas M. Wright). All worthy of your consideration. Thanks for listening!

Claude-Marc from cineCM.com joins us to review the new Black Adam film starring Dwayne Johnson and Pierce Brosnan. Hot off the press: James Gunn, Peter Safran named as heads of DC Studios. Will this close the gap between DC and Marvel movies?

We catch up with Steph Dumais, publisher of BloodyGoreComix.com , after a busy summer. He talks about the comic conventions he attended and new books, including Renegade XL900 issue 2. He also gives a preview of some upcoming projects and collaborations. Catcall comic book and trailer: https://bloodygorecomix.com/collections/books-1/products/catcall

The Michael Dunn Project continues to roll! We catch up with Michael Dunn to talk about some songs that he's working on for the new album. We also discuss the popularity of physical media and the "comeback" of vinyl albums. Thanks for listening!

We geek out with Claude-Marc from cineCM.com to suggest some video games that would make great movies or TV shows. What's on your list?

Kemy Osse, Montreal born professional basketball player, joins the podcast to talk about his career so far, having played in the U.S. college system (including the March Madness tournament) and also pro ball in Canada (NBL, and most recently for the Montreal Alliance in the CEBL).

Michael La Ronn from authorlevelup.com returns to the podcast to walk you through the process of writing your first novel. We discuss how to start with an idea, develop characters, build worlds, and (not) create a structure. An author of over 80 books, Michael explains how to build and maintain momentum as a writer, and how he uses technology to maintain a prolific pace. Recommended reading: https...

We are joined by Greg Trahan, Director of Ticket Office for the Montreal Alliance, to do a deep-dive review of their first season in the CEBL. We cover every aspect of operations, from court side to the commercial side. Thanks for listening! 

Ken and G pick 10 of their favorite films distributed by A24, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary (founded August 2012). Plus we throw in a few Honorable Mentions, and two duds you should avoid. Thanks for listening!

Ken and G review The Sandman, which ranked at number one globally on Netflix's Top 10 titles three days after its release with 69.5 million hours viewed. Based on the 1989–1996 DC comic book written by Neil Gaiman (American Gods, Coraline, Good Omens). Recommend!

Claude-Marc from cineCM.com joins us to do a deep-dive review of Jordan Peele's latest film "Nope". First fifteen minutes are spoiler-free. Thanks for listening!

G returns from his vacation in Myrtle Beach, plus we discuss the first week of the Fantasia Film Festival, John Woo in Montreal, and Elon Musk's Twitter saga. Thanks for listening!

Marc Lamothe, Director of Partnerships & Programmer at Fantasia Film Festival (https://fantasiafestival.com/ ), joins us to talk about the past, present and future of the festival. We discuss the origin, the online version of 2020, Daniel the legend, DJ XL5, and why the audience meows before every screening. Special events: John Woo in Montreal - Artist Talk https://fantasiafestival.com/en/activit...