Episode
"Ken Burns"
56:26
Published: Mon Sep 20 2021
Description
We are blessed to have Ken Burns sit down with us this week. Ken clears up the rumors about George Washington’s wooden teeth and teaches us how much sap it takes to make syrup... amongst other things like The Civil War, Baseball, and his upcoming series, Muhammed Ali. After all, history is “story” plus ‘hi.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chapters
A debate about avocado toast's existence sparked between two podcast hosts before their show's recording.
00:00 - 02:10 (02:10)
Summary
A debate about avocado toast's existence sparked between two podcast hosts before their show's recording.
Episode"Ken Burns"
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During the podcast, the speaker shares reflections on the importance of making a friend of mortality and using one's time wisely.
02:10 - 06:03 (03:53)
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During the podcast, the speaker shares reflections on the importance of making a friend of mortality and using one's time wisely. Chris Mundy's great job of landing the story with the right themes is also highlighted.
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The speaker highlights his transition in perception towards American football, from viewing it as a sport to now seeing it as a game, based on his exposure to documentaries on the subject.
06:03 - 08:44 (02:41)
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The speaker highlights his transition in perception towards American football, from viewing it as a sport to now seeing it as a game, based on his exposure to documentaries on the subject. He seeks the opinion of the other person on this topic.
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The speaker faces criticism for choosing David McCullough instead of the typical deep-voiced actor for narration, but praises his unique narration style and ingenuity in storytelling.
08:45 - 15:19 (06:34)
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The speaker faces criticism for choosing David McCullough instead of the typical deep-voiced actor for narration, but praises his unique narration style and ingenuity in storytelling.
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The podcast host interviews a white filmmaker to gain insight into his work-life balance and how he copes with producing so many films.
15:19 - 22:32 (07:12)
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The podcast host interviews a white filmmaker to gain insight into his work-life balance and how he copes with producing so many films. They also discuss topics such as white privilege and racial intolerance.
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This podcast episode discusses how the geography and demographics of America have contributed to the country's story-telling culture.
22:33 - 25:34 (03:00)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses how the geography and demographics of America have contributed to the country's story-telling culture.
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The podcast is a discussion about Ken Burns' signature visual style, his use of music, and his approach to storytelling.
25:34 - 32:50 (07:16)
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The podcast is a discussion about Ken Burns' signature visual style, his use of music, and his approach to storytelling. They also talk about Burns' love of baseball and how his films have contributed to our collective understanding of its history.
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The use of music in film is crucial, as it can enhance the emotional impact of the visuals and help tell the story.
32:51 - 36:30 (03:39)
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The use of music in film is crucial, as it can enhance the emotional impact of the visuals and help tell the story. By using music from different eras and instruments that were used during the era a film is set in, filmmakers can create a more authentic and immersive experience for the audience.
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The speaker discusses the complexities and contradictions of Muhammad Ali's life and personality, and how they are often oversimplified in public discourse.
36:30 - 39:26 (02:55)
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The speaker discusses the complexities and contradictions of Muhammad Ali's life and personality, and how they are often oversimplified in public discourse.
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A sound editor reminisces about working with famous film directors like Woody Allen and Martin Scorsese, as well as mixing the Civil War series.
39:26 - 42:14 (02:47)
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A sound editor reminisces about working with famous film directors like Woody Allen and Martin Scorsese, as well as mixing the Civil War series.
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Charlie Munger discusses his admiration for the Walpole volunteer fire department and the discipline required to ignore good in order to pursue greatness.
42:14 - 45:54 (03:39)
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Charlie Munger discusses his admiration for the Walpole volunteer fire department and the discipline required to ignore good in order to pursue greatness. He also explains how the laws of storytelling can be applied universally.
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The podcast speaker talks about discussing his issues with his late father-in-law, a psychologist, about keeping his mother alive through documentaries.
45:54 - 49:17 (03:23)
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The podcast speaker talks about discussing his issues with his late father-in-law, a psychologist, about keeping his mother alive through documentaries. They discuss some documentarians and their unique approaches to cinema.
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The speaker discusses how a baseball documentary impacted his love for classical music and shares a personal connection to a famous game.
49:18 - 54:40 (05:22)
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The speaker discusses how a baseball documentary impacted his love for classical music and shares a personal connection to a famous game.
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The speaker discusses their experience making films about the US and mentions Ray Charles' hit song "I Can't Stop Loving You" from the summer of 1962.
54:40 - 57:22 (02:41)
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The speaker discusses their experience making films about the US and mentions Ray Charles' hit song "I Can't Stop Loving You" from the summer of 1962.
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Will Ferrell is a guest on the podcast Smartless and the hosts praise him for his fair and impartial filmmaking.
57:22 - 58:21 (00:59)
Summary
Will Ferrell is a guest on the podcast Smartless and the hosts praise him for his fair and impartial filmmaking. A product advertisement is included at the end of the transcript for the podcast's organic and handcrafted nature.