Poets and Lunatics Pod

Poets and Lunatics PodA place where we discuss art in popular culture as artists living and working in Los Angeles.Thu, 02 Jan 2025 10:53:15 -0800Weeblyen-usnoPhilosphy,Art,Pop,Culture,Filmmaking,MusicA place where we discuss art in popular culture as artists living and working in Los Angeles.A perfect pod for poets partly insane.James Pinedo, Jesse-Lee Yarbrough and Casey Cuayojamespinedoii@gmail.comJames Pinedo, Jesse-Lee Yarbrough and Casey Cuayo<![CDATA[The Video Special -- lolLOTR: The Silmarillion Season One]]>Thu, 06 Apr 2017 05:32:39 GMThttps://www.poetandlunatic.com/podcast/the-video-special-lollotr-the-silmarillion-season-one

We're back!!!! Enjoy our Video Special or listen to our Podcast below.

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]]>jamespinedoii@gmail.com (James Pinedo, Jesse-Lee Yarbrough and Casey Cuayo)noWe're back!!!! Enjoy our Video Special or listen to our Podcast below.video_special.mp3File Size:9078 kbFile Type:mp3Download File [...]James Pinedo, Jesse-Lee Yarbrough and Casey CuayoWe're back!!!! Enjoy our Video Special or listen to our Podcast below.video_special.mp3File Size:9078 kbFile Type:mp3Download File [...]Philosphy,Art,Pop,Culture,Filmmaking,Music<![CDATA[Episode 12 - The Man Who Was Thursday]]>Wed, 05 Oct 2016 19:09:59 GMThttps://www.poetandlunatic.com/podcast/episode-12-the-man-who-was-thursday

In this the season finale back by popular demand, Kaiser Johnson returns to the podcast! James and Kaiser rap about G.K. Chesterton's great and mysterious work -

The Man Who Was Thursday! Enjoy!

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]]>jamespinedoii@gmail.com (James Pinedo, Jesse-Lee Yarbrough and Casey Cuayo)noIn this the season finale back by popular demand, Kaiser Johnson returns to the podcast! James and Kaiser rap about G.K. Chesterton's great and mysterious work - The Man Who Was Thursday! Enjoy!ep12_thursday_dl.mp3File Size:9126 kbFile Type:mp3Download File [...]James Pinedo, Jesse-Lee Yarbrough and Casey CuayoIn this the season finale back by popular demand, Kaiser Johnson returns to the podcast! James and Kaiser rap about G.K. Chesterton's great and mysterious work - The Man Who Was Thursday! Enjoy!ep12_thursday_dl.mp3File Size:9126 kbFile Type:mp3Download File [...]Philosphy,Art,Pop,Culture,Filmmaking,Music<![CDATA[Episode 11 - DIY Filmmaking]]>Wed, 28 Sep 2016 18:23:42 GMThttps://www.poetandlunatic.com/podcast/episode-11-diy-filmmaking

Ever wanted to make your own film? In this episode, James and filmmaker Carlos de la Vega team up to talk about DIY filmmaking, in particular the two projects that most inspired them -

Robert Rodriguez's El Mariachi and Chris Nolan's The Following. Enjoy!

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]]>jamespinedoii@gmail.com (James Pinedo, Jesse-Lee Yarbrough and Casey Cuayo)noEver wanted to make your own film? In this episode, James and filmmaker Carlos de la Vega team up to talk about DIY filmmaking, in particular the two projects that most inspired them - Robert Rodriguez's El Mariachi and Chris Nolan's The Following. Enjoy!ep11_diyfilmmaking_dl.mp3File Size:9819 kbFile Type:mp3Download File [...]James Pinedo, Jesse-Lee Yarbrough and Casey CuayoEver wanted to make your own film? In this episode, James and filmmaker Carlos de la Vega team up to talk about DIY filmmaking, in particular the two projects that most inspired them - Robert Rodriguez's El Mariachi and Chris Nolan's The Following. Enjoy!ep11_diyfilmmaking_dl.mp3File Size:9819 kbFile Type:mp3Download File [...]Philosphy,Art,Pop,Culture,Filmmaking,Music<![CDATA[Episode 10 - G.K. Chesterton]]>Wed, 21 Sep 2016 15:00:00 GMThttps://www.poetandlunatic.com/podcast/episode-10-gk-chesterton

In this episode, James sits down with actor Kaiser Johnson to talk about the literary genius and philosopher without peer -

G.K. Chesterton. After sharing how they first came across Chesterton, they discuss Chesterton's perspective about the role of art, a few chapters from Orthodoxy and The Man Who Was Thursday,

and Much more! Enjoy!

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]]>jamespinedoii@gmail.com (James Pinedo, Jesse-Lee Yarbrough and Casey Cuayo)noIn this episode, James sits down with actor Kaiser Johnson to talk about the literary genius and philosopher without peer - G.K. Chesterton. After sharing how they first came across Chesterton, they discuss Chesterton's perspective about the role of art, a few chapters from Orthodoxy and The Man Who Was Thursday, and Much more! Enjoy!ep10_gkchesterton_dl.mp3File Size:10249 kbFile Type:mp3Download File [...]James Pinedo, Jesse-Lee Yarbrough and Casey CuayoIn this episode, James sits down with actor Kaiser Johnson to talk about the literary genius and philosopher without peer - G.K. Chesterton. After sharing how they first came across Chesterton, they discuss Chesterton's perspective about the role of art, a few chapters from Orthodoxy and The Man Who Was Thursday, and Much more! Enjoy!ep10_gkchesterton_dl.mp3File Size:10249 kbFile Type:mp3Download File [...]Philosphy,Art,Pop,Culture,Filmmaking,Music<![CDATA[Episode 9 - LOTR Movies]]>Wed, 14 Sep 2016 19:04:17 GMThttps://www.poetandlunatic.com/podcast/episode-9-lotr-movies

In this episode, Jesse-Lee and James are joined with guest, actor Alex Dee, and geek out about the best things of the (drum roll please)...

Lord of the Rings movies! They talk about which movie is best,

which actor had the best performance,

and the impact the movies had on all of them and the art they create.

(You know, stuff like this.)

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]]>jamespinedoii@gmail.com (James Pinedo, Jesse-Lee Yarbrough and Casey Cuayo)noIn this episode, Jesse-Lee and James are joined with guest, actor Alex Dee, and geek out about the best things of the (drum roll please)... Lord of the Rings movies! They talk about which movie is best, which actor had the best performance, and the impact the movies had on all of them and the art they create.(You know, stuff like this.)ep9_lotr_movies_dl.mp3File Size:10007 kbFile Type:mp3Download File [...]James Pinedo, Jesse-Lee Yarbrough and Casey CuayoIn this episode, Jesse-Lee and James are joined with guest, actor Alex Dee, and geek out about the best things of the (drum roll please)... Lord of the Rings movies! They talk about which movie is best, which actor had the best performance, and the impact the movies had on all of them and the art they create.(You know, stuff like this.)ep9_lotr_movies_dl.mp3File Size:10007 kbFile Type:mp3Download File [...]Philosphy,Art,Pop,Culture,Filmmaking,Music<![CDATA[Episode 8 - John Williams]]>Wed, 07 Sep 2016 17:36:02 GMThttps://www.poetandlunatic.com/podcast/episode-8-john-williams

In this episode, James and Jesse talk about the film composer without peer, the man responsible for the music of timeless classics such as -

Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Jaws and so many more. We talk about John Williams!

First we talk about John's recent concert at the Hollywood Bowl.

Where Jesse heard many of John's classics such as the soundtrack from the movie Hook.

We then talk about our favorite Star Wars movies, music-wise that is.

We talk about John's reputation as a borrower, and then finish while talking about the capability of a composer to make or break a director's dreams.

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]]>jamespinedoii@gmail.com (James Pinedo, Jesse-Lee Yarbrough and Casey Cuayo)noIn this episode, James and Jesse talk about the film composer without peer, the man responsible for the music of timeless classics such as - Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Jaws and so many more. We talk about John Williams!First we talk about John's recent concert at the Hollywood Bowl.Where Jesse heard many of John's classics such as the soundtrack from the movie Hook.We then talk about our favorite Star Wars movies, music-wise that is.We talk about John's reputation as a borrower, and then [...]James Pinedo, Jesse-Lee Yarbrough and Casey CuayoIn this episode, James and Jesse talk about the film composer without peer, the man responsible for the music of timeless classics such as - Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Jaws and so many more. We talk about John Williams!First we talk about John's recent concert at the Hollywood Bowl.Where Jesse heard many of John's classics such as the soundtrack from the movie Hook.We then talk about our favorite Star Wars movies, music-wise that is.We talk about John's reputation as a borrower, and then [...]Philosphy,Art,Pop,Culture,Filmmaking,Music<![CDATA[Episode 7 - Sex. 2 of 2]]>Wed, 31 Aug 2016 16:34:31 GMThttps://www.poetandlunatic.com/podcast/episode-7-sex-2-of-2

In the best episode yet, James and Jesse-Lee sit down with Jessica de la Vega and pick up where they left off last episode-

on Sex and the City.

In contrast, Jessica walks the boys through something called Theology of the Body, a view on Sex that was introduced by none other than-

Pope Saint John Paul II.

After this contrast, the cage match is over and one is a clear victor. Jessica also mentions a few practical ways that as an actress in Hollywood she had to change her lifestyle to become consistent with this view on sex.

They finish up by getting a sneak listen to Jessica's upcoming book, "Chastity in the City." Be on the look out for it next year!

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]]>jamespinedoii@gmail.com (James Pinedo, Jesse-Lee Yarbrough and Casey Cuayo)noIn the best episode yet, James and Jesse-Lee sit down with Jessica de la Vega and pick up where they left off last episode- on Sex and the City.In contrast, Jessica walks the boys through something called Theology of the Body, a view on Sex that was introduced by none other than- Pope Saint John Paul II.After this contrast, the cage match is over and one is a clear victor. Jessica also mentions a few practical ways that as an actress in Hollywood she had to change her lifestyle to beco [...]James Pinedo, Jesse-Lee Yarbrough and Casey CuayoIn the best episode yet, James and Jesse-Lee sit down with Jessica de la Vega and pick up where they left off last episode- on Sex and the City.In contrast, Jessica walks the boys through something called Theology of the Body, a view on Sex that was introduced by none other than- Pope Saint John Paul II.After this contrast, the cage match is over and one is a clear victor. Jessica also mentions a few practical ways that as an actress in Hollywood she had to change her lifestyle to beco [...]Philosphy,Art,Pop,Culture,Filmmaking,Music<![CDATA[Episode 6 - Sex. 1 of 2]]>Wed, 24 Aug 2016 16:07:29 GMThttps://www.poetandlunatic.com/podcast/episode-6-sex-1-of-2

In their most ambitious episode yet, James and Casey comment on the image of sex portrayed in art in popular culture.

They begin with listening to a brilliant artist,

Taylor Swift, then to a song by Selena Gomez and comparing it to 50 Shades of Grey.

They then talk about the song "Trumpets", Scorcese Films and end discussion of this Part One on Sex and the City.

Next Episode - Theology of the Body vs. Sex and the City... CAGE match!

Don't Miss it!

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]]>jamespinedoii@gmail.com (James Pinedo, Jesse-Lee Yarbrough and Casey Cuayo)noIn their most ambitious episode yet, James and Casey comment on the image of sex portrayed in art in popular culture.They begin with listening to a brilliant artist,Taylor Swift, then to a song by Selena Gomez and comparing it to 50 Shades of Grey.They then talk about the song "Trumpets", Scorcese Films and end discussion of this Part One on Sex and the City.Next Episode - Theology of the Body vs. Sex and the City... CAGE match!Don't Miss it!ep6_sex_10f2_dl.mp3File Size:8991 kbFile Type:mp3Do [...]James Pinedo, Jesse-Lee Yarbrough and Casey CuayoIn their most ambitious episode yet, James and Casey comment on the image of sex portrayed in art in popular culture.They begin with listening to a brilliant artist,Taylor Swift, then to a song by Selena Gomez and comparing it to 50 Shades of Grey.They then talk about the song "Trumpets", Scorcese Films and end discussion of this Part One on Sex and the City.Next Episode - Theology of the Body vs. Sex and the City... CAGE match!Don't Miss it!ep6_sex_10f2_dl.mp3File Size:8991 kbFile Type:mp3Do [...]Philosphy,Art,Pop,Culture,Filmmaking,Music<![CDATA[Episode 5 - Villains Part 2 of 2]]>Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:21:14 GMThttps://www.poetandlunatic.com/podcast/episode-5-villains-part-2-0f-2

In this episode the boys continue to rap about the best villains of all time, including Darth Vader, Joker

and Shredder, comparing them to villains that don't make the grade, like some of those seen in Suicide Squad.

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]]>jamespinedoii@gmail.com (James Pinedo, Jesse-Lee Yarbrough and Casey Cuayo)noIn this episode the boys continue to rap about the best villains of all time, including Darth Vader, Joker and Shredder, comparing them to villains that don't make the grade, like some of those seen in Suicide Squad.ep5_villains_2of2c.mp3File Size:9953 kbFile Type:mp3Download File [...]James Pinedo, Jesse-Lee Yarbrough and Casey CuayoIn this episode the boys continue to rap about the best villains of all time, including Darth Vader, Joker and Shredder, comparing them to villains that don't make the grade, like some of those seen in Suicide Squad.ep5_villains_2of2c.mp3File Size:9953 kbFile Type:mp3Download File [...]Philosphy,Art,Pop,Culture,Filmmaking,Music<![CDATA[Episode 4 - Villains Part 1 of 2]]>Thu, 11 Aug 2016 03:46:01 GMThttps://www.poetandlunatic.com/podcast/episode-4-villains-part-1-of-2

In this episode James sits down with a master of villainy- John Walbank, to discuss what makes a good villain. They talk a bit about recent movie -

Suicide Squad as well as a bit of the psychology behind whats makes these schizophrenics so appealing. Then James and Jesse say a few words about the villains to come on the next episode!

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]]>jamespinedoii@gmail.com (James Pinedo, Jesse-Lee Yarbrough and Casey Cuayo)noIn this episode James sits down with a master of villainy- John Walbank, to discuss what makes a good villain. They talk a bit about recent movie - Suicide Squad as well as a bit of the psychology behind whats makes these schizophrenics so appealing. Then James and Jesse say a few words about the villains to come on the next episode!ep4_villains_1of2_dl.mp3File Size:9826 kbFile Type:mp3Download File [...]James Pinedo, Jesse-Lee Yarbrough and Casey CuayoIn this episode James sits down with a master of villainy- John Walbank, to discuss what makes a good villain. They talk a bit about recent movie - Suicide Squad as well as a bit of the psychology behind whats makes these schizophrenics so appealing. Then James and Jesse say a few words about the villains to come on the next episode!ep4_villains_1of2_dl.mp3File Size:9826 kbFile Type:mp3Download File [...]Philosphy,Art,Pop,Culture,Filmmaking,Music