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We have a special treat this week. The Critic and the Referee conducted their first interview with award-winning and Oscar-nominated director/screenwriter, Atom Egoyan, whose new movie, "Remember," is being released in the U.S. on Friday, March 11, 2016. It stars Academy Award winners Christopher Plummer and Martin Landau, both giving riveting performances in this drama/thriller. Atom gives us inside details about what it’s like to work with Plummer, Landau, and first-time screenwriter Benjamin August in this unexpected tale of a 90-year-old Holocaust survivor suffering from memory loss. Listen as Egoyan walks us through how he developed his phenomenal storytelling chops, as well as his technique in working with the industry’s most talented actors and actresses. Finally, Atom shares what he’s watching, as well as what you should be watching. Yes, he ultimately takes the Critic and the Referee back to school—film school, that is.  We told you it was a special treat!   Show Notes   Here some fun facts about Ato

Since we haven’t talked television yet at Why Watch That Radio, the Critic and the Referee decided to dive head first into a few of the shows that they enjoy. A couple are in their final seasons, and the rest are still going strong. Either way, you won’t be disappointed when you check them out. In addition, the Critic and the Referee talk movies. They discuss a few of the films that were in contention during this year’s Oscars and give you a verdict on Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny, the sequel to Ang Lee’s great Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Lastly, as always, the team provides a “Pick of the Week.” You’ll never guess what it is. Enjoy!   Note: The Critic references Joan Chen as the star of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, but he meant to reference Michelle Yeoh. He apologizes profusely for the error.   Show Notes   TV Shows   The Good Wife: http://www.cbs.com/shows/the_good_wife/   Downton Abbey: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/downtonabbey/index.html   American Crime Story: The Peopl

EPISODE 31: In this episode, the Scout and the GM discuss a shift in the climate of the NBA – the shift from the league (and the media) celebrating point guards who focus on passing first to celebrating point guards who focus much more on scoring. They explore the hows and whys of this new phenomenon. Plus, they talk briefly about the Lakers upset of the Warriors and more. Enjoy!   Sources & Notes   NBA Player Scoring Per Game Stats: http://espn.go.com/nba/statistics/player/_/stat/scoring-per-game   Point Guards that are Top 10 scorers: Steph Curry (1), Damian Lillard (5), Russell Westbrook (7)   Point Guards that are Top 20 scorers: Isaiah Thomas (13), Kyle Lowry (14), Kemba Walker (16)   Point Guards that are Top 30 scorers: John Wall (22), Chris Paul (23), Reggie Jackson (26)   Point Guards that are in the Top 10 of players who attempt the most field goals throughout this season: Russell Westbrook (2), Steph Curry (4), Damian Lillard (5), John Wall (8), Isaiah Thomas (10)    Point Guards that are in th

EPISODE 28: This week, The Zeitgeist discusses Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone, the likely Presidential nominees, Boeing's self-cleaning toilet, Caitlyn Jenner and Ted Cruz, and more. Enjoy!   THIS WEEK’S TOPICS     The Sizzle   The trailer for "Nina" is out, and people aren't happy, especially Nina Simone's estate and daughter: http://www.people.com/article/nina-simone-estate-lashes-back-at-zoe-saldana AND http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-nina-trailer-is-what-happens-when-white-people-tell-black-stories_us_56d74238e4b0bf0dab34472a   Politics   Super Tuesday postmortem & looking ahead to upcoming primaries/caucuses: http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/republican-voters-kind-of-hate-all-their-choices/ AND http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/donald-trump-is-just-barely-on-track-to-win-the-gop-nomination/ AND http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/hillary-clintons-got-this/ AND http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2016/03/05/what-states-have-primaries-on-saturday/81282848/   Odd News   Polic

Why Watch That Who ever complained about a good chuckle? Nobody we know! So, we’re back with an episode about our favorite comedies. The Critic and the Referee discuss a variety of funny films so diverse that you’re bound to find something that will make you cry with laughter. Enjoy!

Why Watch That Thanks to some of the wonderful performances that we’ve recently seen from Lupita Nyong’o, Viola Davis, and many others, black actresses are beginning to get the recognition that they deserve. In this episode, the Critic and the Referee discuss several notable black actresses and their standout performances. Enjoy our lively conversation about these women who often get overlooked!

On Sunday, the 88th Annual Academy Awards were held, so we decided to tune in just to see what Chris Rock would do ... and say. Well, he knocked it out of the park. (We can't say the same about the ceremony overall, though.) In this episode, the Critic and the Referee react to the Oscars, describe an effective way to determine whether the plot of a movie or TV show will appeal to you, and provide an all new "Pick of the Week." Enjoy!   Show Notes   Oscar Nominees & Winners: http://oscar.go.com/news/winners/oscar-winners-2016-see-the-complete-list   The McGuffin: https://www.writingclasses.com/toolbox/articles/what-is-a-mcguffin   Deadpool: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1431045/

EPISODE 30: In this episode, the Scout and both GMs discuss the domination of Steph Curry. Where does he fall in the pantheon of NBA greats? Also, how do his and his team’s style of play affect the rest of the league (and each other)? Listen to our analysis of all that and more. Enjoy!   Sources   538’s statistical analysis of Steph Curry: http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/stephen-curry-is-the-revolution/   Draymond Green’s tirade during halftime of Warriors vs. Thunder: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2620327-draymond-green-reportedly-goes-on-tirade-at-halftime-of-warriors-vs-thunder   Warriors at Thunder Box Score + More: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/nba/event/2015/897223/boxscore/   Draymond Green’s mother writes a letter to Warriors haters: http://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/02/draymond-greens-mom-letter-haters-warriors   An interesting breakdown of the improvement in 3-point shooting: http://espn.go.com/blog/truehoop/post/_/id/74103/no-contest-todays-best-shooters-are-better-than-ever

EPISODE 27: This week, The Zeitgeist discusses Jamie Foxx & #actbetter, Super Tuesday, NASA applicants, Apple vs. the FBI, the NFL’s Dante Fowler, and more. Enjoy!   THIS WEEK’S TOPICS     The Sizzle   Jamie Foxx makes fun of Oscars boycott (#ActBetter): http://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/feb/24/jamie-foxx-tells-african-american-stars-to-act-better-oscars-so-white-diversity-row   Politics   Super Tuesday! (March 1st) – 11+ states voting (VT, MA, MN, VA, TN, GA, AL, AR, OK, TX, and, for Republicans, AK, for Democrats, American Samoa): http://www.politico.com/story/2016/02/super-tuesday-2016-everything-you-need-to-know-219849   Odd News   Feet washing ashore in British Columbia: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/feb/23/british-columbia-canada-human-feet-mystery   Health & Science   Record number of applicants want to be NASA astronauts: http://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2016/0220/18-300-apply-to-be-astronauts.-How-will-NASA-selection-just-14   Business   Apple vs. the FBI: http://www.usatoday.com/s

EPISODE 16: It’s so easy to find a reason to not get started or to make up some excuse for why you can’t introduce yourself to the world, but the Idea Jungle hosts want you to stop. Usually, it’s just your inner voice that’s leaving you stuck on the hamster wheel of doubt and that’s paralyzing you from getting started. In today’s world, everyone’s constantly trying to come up with the latest, greatest, and most innovative invention. But, ultimately, you don’t need any of that to get started: What you have right now is usually enough. So, the Visionary and the Mentor decided to prove it to you. In this episode, let us help you mute your inner self doubt, reconnect with your basic needs, and secure your first or next client.

EPISODE 15: Last week, we talked about crowdfunding as a way to raise money for your business ideas. So, we thought it would be useful to talk to someone who is doing just that and to share her process with you. In this episode, we interview Taisha Dent, a social worker who is passionate about preparing today’s youth for life, both personally and professionally. Her organization, Help Emotion World, develops video games to teach youth the value of workforce skills and emotional skills. We get a chance to hear about her process and see what it takes to develop an idea and prepare it for launch. In the future, we plan to check back in with Taisha to see how it went. Enjoy!   You can contact Taisha directly at mailto:helpemotionworld@gmail.com.

The Why Watch That Critic and Referee are back with a brand new format! But, they're bringing the same old, exciting and informative conversations about movies and TV shows that you've come to expect. In this inaugural episode of Why Watch That Radio, the Critic and the Referee talk about #OscarsSoWhite and who they think will win an Oscar this Sunday (February 28th). In addition, the Ref provides her pick of the week. You won't want to miss it!   Show Notes   Complete List of Oscar Nominations: http://oscar.go.com/news/nominations/oscar-nominations-2016-the-complete-list-of-nominees     How racially skewed are the Oscars? (from The Economist): http://www.economist.com/blogs/prospero/2016/01/film-and-race     Jimmy Kimmel's Oscars So White Skit (while the video has been made private, here's an article about it): http://hiphollywood.com/2016/01/ignorant-jimmy-kimmel-blasted-for-oscarssowhite-skit/     SNL's Screen Guild Awards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ospx7tXWYbI

EPISODE 26: This week, The Zeitgeist discusses Taylor Swift vs. Kanye, the current state of the Presidential race, Parmesan-gate, the new Titanic, pulling down the Pope, and more. Enjoy!   THIS WEEK’S TOPICS     The Sizzle   Taylor Swift calls out Kanye at the Grammys? http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2016/02/16/taylor-swift-made-pointed-response-kanye-west-during-her-grammy-speech/80438934/   Politics   Nevada Republican Caucus/South Carolina Democratic Primary: http://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/election-2016/primary-forecast/nevada-republican/#polls-only AND http://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/election-2016/primary-forecast/south-carolina-democratic/#polls-only   Odd News   Florida teen poses as doctor: http://6abc.com/news/police-teen-arrested-after-posing-as-doctor-in-florida/1203872/   Health & Science   Instead of Parmesan, do you want wood pulp with your pasta? http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-02-16/the-parmesan-cheese-you-sprinkle-on-your-penne-could-be-wood   Business

EPISODE 14: There is only so much sweat equity that you can invest in your idea before you need to couple it with cold hard cash. While the concept of crowdfunding isn’t a new one, platforms such as Kickstarter and Indiegogo have recently made it a widespread solution. Crowdfunding is based on the “a little from a lot” approach. Instead of getting a lot of money from a few people, crowdfunding has yielded great success from gathering small amounts from a lot of people. This fundraising strategy was popularized by President Obama who raised $750 million from small donors during his 2008 campaign. In this episode, the Mentor and the Visionary discuss the best way to manage your crowdfunding campaign that will yield the most success, greatest engagement, and impactful results. Enjoy! (By the way, next week, we’ll hear from an entrepreneur who will launch her own crowdfunding campaign in the near future.)

EPISODE 13: The Super Bowl made us think about ways in which entrepreneurs can use major events and holidays to gain more exposure for their businesses. Small businesses have to get creative in order to compete with larger corporations that have more money to spend on marketing and larger staffs to manage tasks. One easy way to do that is to build marketing campaigns around major events and holidays, which will also make it easy to create timelines and meet deadlines. It also lets you ride the wave of larger companies that have already planned events and campaigns. From Christmas to the Grammys to President’s Day, there are many ways to gain exposure that is effective and inexpensive. In this episode, the Mentor and the Visionary discuss the benefits of building your marketing programs around events and holidays so that you make more money and accomplish your goals. Enjoy!

EPISODE 28: In this episode, the Scout and the GM discuss the festivities at NBA All-Star Weekend 2016, ESPN's list of the greatest NBA players of all time, the Golden State Warriors' shot at the 1996 Chicago Bulls' best single-season record, and more. Enjoy!   Sources   NBA All-Star Weekend 2016: http://www.nba.com/allstar/   ESPN's All-Time #NBArank List: http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/page/nbarankalltime/greatest-players-ever   1996 Chicago Bulls Stats: http://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/CHI/1996.html   Gregg Popovich on the Golden State Warriors: http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25483676/spurs-gregg-popovich-envious-of-the-warriors-calls-them-unsolvable

EPISODE 25: This week, The Zeitgeist discusses recent and upcoming Presidential primaries and caucuses, Einstein, Beyoncé, Valentine's Day, and more. Enjoy!   THIS WEEK’S TOPICS     The Sizzle   Valentine's Day: http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/your-valentine-is-more-interested-in-dinner-and-a-card-than-anything-else/   Politics   New Hampshire Delegates: http://www.npr.org/2016/02/10/466357629/new-hampshire-turnout-breaks-records-but-not-on-democratic-side AND Nevada Caucuses (hard to predict): http://lasvegassun.com/news/2016/feb/11/whos-polling-well-in-nevada-heres-why-thats-diffic/ AND South Carolina Republican Primary: http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/gop-deathmatch-three-men-will-enter-the-winner-will-probably-lose-to-trump-anyway/   Odd News   PETA calls off protest of "Greased Pig on Ice" event after they realize that the pig referenced in the event's title isn't really a pig: http://news.yahoo.com/animal-rights-protest-scrapped-greased-pig-dust-170727905.html   Health & Science   Einstein w

EPISODE 27: In this episode, the Scout and the GM discuss the outcome of Warriors vs. Thunder, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Gregg Popovich on the 3-pointer, Kawhi Leonard’s work ethic, volume scoring, the Cavaliers with Kyrie Irving and under the leadership of Tyronn Lue, how Lebron should play to maximize his talents, and more. Enjoy!   Sources   Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Golden State Warriors Box Score (2/6/2016) - http://www.cbssports.com/nba/gametracker/boxscore/NBA_20160206_OKC@GS   Kevin Durant “Not afraid of Warriors or Spurs...” - http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25476495/kevin-durant-says-thunder-arent-scared-of-warriors-spurs   Gregg Popovich vs. 3-Pointers (Part I/2014) - http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/24582823/gregg-popovich-says-he-hates-three-pointers-duncan-wants-to-play-point-guard   Popovich vs. 3-Pointers (Part II/2016) - http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25407446/gregg-popovich-on-the-3-pointer-i-still-hate-it-ill-never-embrace-it

EPISODE 24: This week, The Zeitgeist discusses 50 Cent vs. Meek Mill, the New Hampshire Primary, Kim Kardashian & Amber Rose, and more. Enjoy!   THIS WEEK’S TOPICS   Super Bowl 50   The Sizzle   50 Cent vs. Meek Mill: http://www.eonline.com/news/735839/50-cent-disses-meek-mill-in-concert-all-you-can-do-is-run-to-nicki-minaj   Politics   Polling presidential primaries: http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/iowa-is-the-hardest-state-to-poll/ AND A snappy explanation of what happened on Iowa (The Wild Card called it): http://cookpolitical.com/story/9221 AND The New Hampshire Primary: http://fivethirtyeight.com/live-blog/msnbc-democratic-debate-presidential-election-2016/   Odd News   Wife surprises husband by crashing her own funeral. He paid to have her killed. Uh oh! https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/02/05/wife-crashes-her-own-funeral-horrifying-her-husband-who-had-paid-have-her-killed/?tid=sm_tw   Health & Science   Clay tablets reveal Babylonians discovered astronomical geometry 1

EPISODE 26: In this episode, the Scout and the GM discuss Super Bowl 50 with a focus on the elite Denver Bronco 3-4 defense’s matchup with the creative Carolina Panther Offense. Will the genius of Wade Phillips, along with a roster full of upper echelon defenders, be able to do the impossible and slow down the confounding Carolina Panther offense? This is a huge question mark, because Carolina boasts a one-of-a-kind talent in Cam Newton. Scheme and talent matchups are on the menu for this episode, so we’re going to open your minds. Enjoy!     Background (Denver Broncos)   1. The Wade Phillips 3-4 Defense - http://www.milehighreport.com/2015/1/27/7922019/the-wade-phillips-3-4 2. Denver Bronco Defensive Scheme Fits - http://www.milehighreport.com/2015/1/27/7922019/the-wade-phillips-3-4 3. Breaking Down the Bronco Linebackers - http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Breaking-down-the-linebackers/3f104fc6-449b-4a02-b460-003cea0abf10 4. Broncos Thankful for Extra Prep Time - http://www.cbssports.com