Episode
Part One: Alfred Hitchcock: The Director Who Randomly Tortured People
1:02:45
Published: Tue Jan 01 2019
Description
Was it worth it? In Episode 41, Robert is joined by Abed Geith to discuss Alfred Hitchcock the brilliant director who also tortured his friends and employees. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The speaker provides insights on their job to consult on animation shows and their knowledge in the field, referencing their ability to provide comparisons and suggestions to improve the show.
00:00 - 02:35 (02:35)
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The speaker provides insights on their job to consult on animation shows and their knowledge in the field, referencing their ability to provide comparisons and suggestions to improve the show. However, they also talk about their podcast where they talk about impactful people, including notable directors.
EpisodePart One: Alfred Hitchcock: The Director Who Randomly Tortured People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The host discusses a story about a turn of the century British family who whimsically sent their child to the police station to be locked up for a few minutes while also reflecting on how the current climate may have changed parental behavior.
02:36 - 06:06 (03:29)
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The host discusses a story about a turn of the century British family who whimsically sent their child to the police station to be locked up for a few minutes while also reflecting on how the current climate may have changed parental behavior.
EpisodePart One: Alfred Hitchcock: The Director Who Randomly Tortured People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The podcast hosts discuss how in 1906, people were obsessed with train schedules, and how experiences can program individuals growing up.
06:07 - 10:47 (04:39)
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The podcast hosts discuss how in 1906, people were obsessed with train schedules, and how experiences can program individuals growing up. Also, they talk about the use of paddles in school in the past.
EpisodePart One: Alfred Hitchcock: The Director Who Randomly Tortured People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In this podcast episode, the host dives into the backstory of Miles Davis' nickname "Cocky" and discusses the influence of Davis' childhood experiences on his music career.
10:47 - 13:16 (02:28)
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In this podcast episode, the host dives into the backstory of Miles Davis' nickname "Cocky" and discusses the influence of Davis' childhood experiences on his music career.
EpisodePart One: Alfred Hitchcock: The Director Who Randomly Tortured People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Learn about the weird habits and routines of two renowned filmmakers, Alfred Hitchcock and Eli Roth.
13:16 - 17:20 (04:04)
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Learn about the weird habits and routines of two renowned filmmakers, Alfred Hitchcock and Eli Roth.
EpisodePart One: Alfred Hitchcock: The Director Who Randomly Tortured People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In this snippet from a podcast about Alfred Hitchcock, the hosts discuss how his sketches of Londoners helped him land a job as a film director and how certain aspects of his personal life may have influenced his work.
17:21 - 21:36 (04:15)
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In this snippet from a podcast about Alfred Hitchcock, the hosts discuss how his sketches of Londoners helped him land a job as a film director and how certain aspects of his personal life may have influenced his work.
EpisodePart One: Alfred Hitchcock: The Director Who Randomly Tortured People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A man ignored a woman for months until he called her one night, but she had already surpassed him in her career.
21:36 - 25:22 (03:45)
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A man ignored a woman for months until he called her one night, but she had already surpassed him in her career. The speaker doesn't provide details on some early British films.
EpisodePart One: Alfred Hitchcock: The Director Who Randomly Tortured People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Hitchcock's wife gave up her own independent career to improve his, which aligns with the values of that time period.
25:22 - 29:03 (03:41)
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Hitchcock's wife gave up her own independent career to improve his, which aligns with the values of that time period. Additionally, Hitchcock hosted a reception for his cast and crew where rude aspiring actors were brought in as waiters.
EpisodePart One: Alfred Hitchcock: The Director Who Randomly Tortured People
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The speaker describes a humorous prankster who set up dramatic scenes to see how people would react in a funny way.
29:03 - 32:13 (03:09)
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The speaker describes a humorous prankster who set up dramatic scenes to see how people would react in a funny way. The person was funny and witty, and is compared to other famous pranksters like Nathan for You and Ashton Kutcher.
EpisodePart One: Alfred Hitchcock: The Director Who Randomly Tortured People
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Hitchcock once offered a crew member a week's salary to spend the night chained up to a camera in an empty studio during a boring film production.
32:13 - 36:20 (04:06)
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Hitchcock once offered a crew member a week's salary to spend the night chained up to a camera in an empty studio during a boring film production.
EpisodePart One: Alfred Hitchcock: The Director Who Randomly Tortured People
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This podcast episode discusses the life of Alan Abel, a famous prankster who made a name for himself with his cheeky humor in the '60s and '70s.
36:20 - 39:16 (02:56)
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This podcast episode discusses the life of Alan Abel, a famous prankster who made a name for himself with his cheeky humor in the '60s and '70s. It includes stories of his antics and how he managed to fool people across the country.
EpisodePart One: Alfred Hitchcock: The Director Who Randomly Tortured People
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The focus on women in Hitchcock's films sometimes portrays them as outwardly immaculate but full of treachery and weakness.
39:16 - 43:04 (03:47)
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The focus on women in Hitchcock's films sometimes portrays them as outwardly immaculate but full of treachery and weakness. Despite his notorious control, Hitchcock refused to release his movies unless they were shown in the proper way.
EpisodePart One: Alfred Hitchcock: The Director Who Randomly Tortured People
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Learning how to establish your own relationships in the industry is important for success.
43:16 - 49:14 (05:58)
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Learning how to establish your own relationships in the industry is important for success.
EpisodePart One: Alfred Hitchcock: The Director Who Randomly Tortured People
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Donald Trump believes that exercise is bad for the body and that the body only has a limited amount of energy in a lifetime, reflecting the mindset and attitudes towards health in the past.
49:14 - 51:30 (02:15)
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Donald Trump believes that exercise is bad for the body and that the body only has a limited amount of energy in a lifetime, reflecting the mindset and attitudes towards health in the past.
EpisodePart One: Alfred Hitchcock: The Director Who Randomly Tortured People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Tippi Hedren's traumatic ordeal working on films with Alfred Hitchcock, including "The Birds" and "Marnie," is discussed.
51:30 - 53:10 (01:40)
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Tippi Hedren's traumatic ordeal working on films with Alfred Hitchcock, including "The Birds" and "Marnie," is discussed.
EpisodePart One: Alfred Hitchcock: The Director Who Randomly Tortured People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speakers discuss the potential dangers and ethical concerns associated with the live streaming of drug use.
53:10 - 54:43 (01:32)
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The speakers discuss the potential dangers and ethical concerns associated with the live streaming of drug use.
EpisodePart One: Alfred Hitchcock: The Director Who Randomly Tortured People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The beautiful island of Koh Tao in Thailand has been hit by mystery and danger as dozens of tourists have died under suspicious circumstances in the past 20 years.
54:43 - 55:47 (01:03)
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The beautiful island of Koh Tao in Thailand has been hit by mystery and danger as dozens of tourists have died under suspicious circumstances in the past 20 years.