Origin Story

By: Phillip Russell Ben Thorp
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  • Origin Story is a conversational podcast that interviews creators about their lives, their work, and what's fueling their creations. Hosted by Phillip Russell and Ben Thorp.
    2021-2100 Origin Story Show
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Episodes
  • Study Hall 8: Killers of the Flower Moon

    Study Hall 8: Killers of the Flower Moon
    Nov 7 2023

    In this episode of Study Hall, returning guest Joe Ostrander (of The Joeys fame) helps unpack the Killers of the Flower Moon. Does Scorsese still have the juice? When is the best time to pee during this movie? Should Joe be tried at the Hague for his current top ten 2023 movies list? These questions and so much more on the latest episode of Study Hall.

    Hosted by Phillip Russell and Ben Thorp

    Visit our website: Originstory.show

    Follow us on Twitter @originstory_

    Find Joe's (mid) Letterboxd here. 

    Do you have feedback or questions for us? Email us theoriginstorypod@gmail.com

    Cover art and website design by Melody Hirsch

    Original Study Hall Art by J. Dylan Denison

    Origin Story original score by Ryan Hopper
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Jacob Geller on the Evolution of Video Essays and Games Criticism

    Jacob Geller on the Evolution of Video Essays and Games Criticism
    Oct 24 2023

    Jacob Geller is a YouTube video-essayist whose work grapples with video games, history, politics, empathy, and more. Recently his criticism has engaged with the politics of climate change and art in the pre-apocalypse as well as media preservation in the digital age.

    We talked with him about video essays as an art form and what it means that they are the most popular form of criticism. 

    Hosted by Phillip Russell and Ben Thorp

    You can learn more about Jacob Geller here.

    Visit our website: Originstory.show

    Follow us on Twitter @originstory_

    Do you have feedback or questions for us? Email us theoriginstorypod@gmail.com

    Cover art and website design by Melody Hirsch

    Origin Story original score by Ryan Hopper
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Christine Lai (Landscapes) on How Art Endures Even After Apocalypse

    Christine Lai (Landscapes) on How Art Endures Even After Apocalypse
    Oct 3 2023

    Christine Lai grew up in Canada and lived in England for six years during graduate studies. She holds a PhD in English Literature from University College London. Landscapes was shortlisted for the inaugural Novel Prize. Christine currently lives in Vancouver.

    We talk to Christine about Landscapes and our enduring relationship to art - even at the end of the world. 

    Hosted by Phillip Russell and Ben Thorp

    You can learn more about Christine Lai here.

    Visit our website: Originstory.show

    Follow us on Twitter @originstory_

    Do you have feedback or questions for us? Email us theoriginstorypod@gmail.com

    Cover art and website design by Melody Hirsch

    Origin Story original score by Ryan Hopper
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    1 hr and 18 mins

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