Ramblings Of A Guy From Regina 2.0

In the 4th part of our 5 part miniseries, Luke Annand interviews co-producer and 2nd unit director Tyson Caron.  Along the way, they discuss his debut film Lovesick and the Wynter pilot, the various digital content surrounding Burden of Truth and figuratively (as well as literally) shine a light on Fred Penner.

In part 3 of our 5 part miniseries, Luke Annand sits down with Puneet "Peanut" Chawla and Cara Denyer to talk about working in the AD department on Burden of Truth (as well as Breakthrough).  Along the way, they debate if Mean Girls is just a sanitized version of Heathers, open up about their struggles with mental health and geek out over Aaron Paul in BoJack Horseman.

In the 2nd part of a 5 part miniseries, Luke Annand interviews Pina Robinson, the hair lady on Burden of Truth.  Along the way, she talks about her first film gig back in 1991, the importance of building relationships on set as well as her own stab at filmmaking.Old Country - https://vimeo.com/121380820

In the 1st part of a 5 part miniseries, Luke Annand discusses what it's like working in the Locations Department on Burden of Truth with Locations Manager Neal Baksh and Locations P.A. Damian Frazee.  Along the way, they share war stories of working on location, discuss future aspirations and find out that even James Cameron have limits.

In the 1st half of our annual Best of two parter, Luke Annand and Jordan Ferguson go through Luke's Ten Best Films of 2018 list.  Along the way, they debate which Wes Anderson film feels like self-parody, if the ending of Luke's #1 film of the year loses its nerve with its ending and gush over Paul Feig's post-Ghostbusters film.1.  First Reformed2.  The Favourite3.  Roma4.  If Beale Street Could Talk5.  Blackkklansman6.  Thoroughbreds7.  The Death of Stalin8.  Hereditary9.  RBG10.  Teen Titans Go! To the Movies

In the second half of our annual Best of two parter, Luke Annand and Jordan Ferguson are joined by John Johnstone V to discuss their combined list for the Best TV of 2018.  Along the way, Jordan argues in BoJack Horseman's defense to John, Luke tries not to geek out over Burden of Truth and for the 1st time since 2015, celebrate that there's a show on all three of our lists.1.  The Americans2.  Barry3.  The Assassination of Gianni Versace:  American Crime Story4.  The Good Place5.  Better Call Saul/BoJack Horseman6.  GLOW7.  Wild Wild Country8.  Killing Eve/Legion/Haunting of Hill House9.  Atlanta: Robbin' Season10.  Violet Evergarden

In this B-side episode, Luke Annand and George Sirois do a run down of the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise.  Along the way, they give an update on their writing status and come up with a new title for Luke's film, digress into talking about the Masters of the Universe and once again talk about Star Trek.

In the second half of the episode, Luke Annand and George H. Sirois take a musical journey through the Star Trek franchise.  From the Mirror Universe of Enterprise and the Original Series to the TOS films to both eras of The Next Generation to Vic's, to the Kelvin timeline and aboard the Discovery.Music Sampled in this Episode"Main Title (Aired Version)" by Jeff Russo from Star Trek: Discovery"First Contact" by Dennis McCartney from Star Trek: Enterprise"Mirror, Mirror" by Fred Steiner from Star Trek"Main Title" by James Horner from Star Trek III: The Search for Spock"Skin of Evil: Strange Readings from Vagra" by Ron Jones from Star Trek: The Next Generation"Overture" by Cliff Eidelman from Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country"Orchestral Suite from The Inner Light" by Jay Chattaway from Star Trek: The Next Generation"The Best is Yet to Come" by James Darren and Avery Brooks from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine"Labor of Love

In this episode, Luke Annand and guest George H. Sirois go through ten selections of their favorite bits of TV music.Music sampled in this episode"Ballad of Bilbo Baggins" by Leonard Nimoy"End Title" by Bernard Hermann from The Twilight Zone (1959)"Main Title" by Stu Phillips from Battlestar Galactica (1978)"Twin Peaks Theme (Instrumental)" by Angelo Badalamenti from Twin Peaks"Where Everybody Knows Your Name" by Gary Portnoy from Cheers"Ain't She Beautiful" by W.G. Snuffy Walden from The Stand"BoJack's Theme (feat. Ralph Carney)" by Patrick Carney from BoJack Horseman"Friday the 13th: The Series (Main Theme)" by Fred Mollin from Friday the 13th: The Series"White Lines" by unknown from 1st and 10"Karl Arrives" by Jeff Russo from Fargo Season 2"Bolero Remix" by Jeff Russo from Legion Season 1

In this episode, John Johnstone V returns to the podcast and he and host Luke Annand talk about movies.  Along the way, Luke rants about Star Trek: First Contact being referred to as "zombies in space", debate if Rick being a worse character than BoJack is the joke and recount reactions to movies seen in February.Here are the following films we discuss.Three AmigosSorcererThe Wages of FearThe Darjeeling LimitedHerBlood SimpleNetworkSpeed RacerEl TopoMom and DadMandyGodzilla (1953)John Carpenter's In the Mouth of MadnessA Bucket of Blood

In this episode, the tables are turned as Noah Carson challenges host Luke Annand with trivia questions about the Power Rangers franchise.

In this episode, Luke Annand replicates the Conundrum!!! segment from Infinity Plus One with previous guest Kyle Rudge and new guests Noah Carson and Tiffany Sobczak and asks them trivia questions about the Star Trek franchise.

In the second half of our Best of 2017 episode, Luke Annand, John Johnstone V and Jordan Ferguson count down their combined list for the Best TV of 2017. Along the way, they discuss the dominoes of powerful men falling due to sexual harrassment and impropriety, Luke apologizes to John for trying to get him to watch prestige TV thanks to The Crown and John is asked if he's happy now that Arya has gotten more revenge on House Frey. 1. Twin Peaks: The Return 2. BoJack Horseman 3. GLOW 4. Better Call Saul 5. The Handmaid's Tale/Big Mouth/The Young Pope 6. Big Little Lies/Feud: Bette and Joan/Master of None 7. Great News/Samurai Jack 8. Mindhunter/Rick and Morty/The Leftovers 9. Black Mirror 10. Game of Thrones/The Good Place/American Gods Note: There were recording issues, so the audio quality is all over the place. Thank you for your patience.

In the 1st half of our Best of 2017 two parter, Luke Annand counts down his Best Films of 2017 list with Jordan Ferguson. Along the way, they debate the effectiveness of mother!, be in awe of James Baldwin's oratory skills and admit to apathy on Luke's part over Lady Bird. Best Films of 2017 1. The Big Sick 2. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri 3. The Shape of Water 4. The Killing of a Sacred Deer 5. I Am Not Your Negro 6. The Post 7. Lady Macbeth 8. A Ghost Story 9. Phantom Thread 10. Molly's Game Worst Film of 2017: The Dark Tower

In this episode, Luke Annand finishes his deep dive into the Star Trek franchise with an in depth look at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine with Kyle Rudge, the co-host of the Infinity Plus One podcast. Along the way, they discuss Kyle's amazing back story, Norwegians and root beer and how awesome Robert Picardo is.

In this episode, Luke Annand with returning guests John Johnstone V and Jordan Ferguson discuss the news of Jodie Whittaker being cast as the next Doctor, favorite TV episodes that broke the format of their shows and binge watching vs. week to week viewing. Along the way, they argue what constitutes an "I Am The Doctor" moment, John becomes an unlikely champion of Enterprise and all three are tired of shows about disaffected middle aged white men.

In this episode, Luke Annand and returning guest George H. Sirois continue Luke's dive into the Star Trek franchise with an in depth look at Star Trek: The Next Generation on the eve of its 30th anniversary. Along the way, they give updates on their progression as writers, sidetrack into 80's era SNL and lament the passing of Alan Young in relation to Scrooge McDuck. *This episode contains some audio issues in regards to recording. Shouldn't affect your enjoyment of the episode.*

In the second part of our annual Best of episode, Luke Annand is joined by perennial guest John Johnstone V and Jordan Ferguson to go over their list for the Best TV of 2016 as well as their honorable mentions and Worst of picks. Along the way, they discuss the dryness of The Wire, debate whether or not Dollhouse does what Westworld did better and share in their ambivalence over Stranger Things. Best TV of 2016 1. The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story/The Americans 3. Horace and Pete 4. Game of Thrones 5. Better Call Saul 7. Westworld/BoJack Horseman 8. O.J. Made in America 9. Better Things/The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration

In this episode, Luke Annand and returning guest Adam Kuntavanish count down their pics for the Best Films of 2016. Along the way, they debate Whit Stillman's latest, pick up on updated Star Trek references and geek out over Cat People. Luke Annand's Top Ten Films of 2016 1. La La Land 2. Arrival 3. Loving 4. Manchester by the Sea 5. Moonlight 6. Silence 7. The Handmaiden 8. Everybody Wants Some!! 9. The Witch 10. Star Trek Beyond Worst Film of the Year: The Brothers Grimsby

In this episode, Jessica Bay becomes our first returning female guest on the podcast to chat about Star Trek TOS. Along the way, they discuss FX sitcoms, whether or not Joss Whedon would like Star Trek and if the wave of Star Wars films could lead to over saturation. Note: The episode was recorded in late October before the news of Bryan Fuller stepping back from Star Trek: Discovery and the U.S. Presidential election. So any commentary on them will be in future episodes.