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Mind Theater

Ayo Akingbade

Archive of Mind Theater audio essays on television, film, and the arts, revealing what makes them so compelling. Presented by Ayo Akingbade. New video essays on YouTube. Get bonus content on Patreon

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Mind Theater episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Mind Theater for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Mind Theater episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Mind Theater - Eyes Wide Shut: Chasing the Dream Thread
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06/29/20 • 12 min

Is a dream ever just a dream or can our inner most fantasies and desires actively effect our reality? Exploring the symbiotic relationship between dreams and reality in Stanley Kubrick's, Eyes Wide Shut.
A Muckraker Media Production
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MindTheaterPod on Twitter and InstagramMusic: Blue Dot Sessions- Hedgeliner
- Lunette (Interlude)
- That Horse Ithica
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Mind Theater - Michael Ginsberg: Paragon of the Beat Generation
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03/09/20 • 15 min

On the Season Finale of Mind Theater I explore the character of Michael Ginsberg from Mad Men, revealing what makes him such a fascinating dynamic screen presence, but also diving into the machinations of his mind and the experiences that make him a paragon for the displaced generation.
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MindTheaterPod on Twitter
TheNegusAyo on Twitter and Instagram
Music: Blue Dot Sessions- Evidence Room
- Triana
- Vela Vela
- At Our Best Alone
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Mind Theater - Breaking Bad: Fly on the Wall
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10/05/20 • 8 min

Analyzing how Breaking Bad uses the bottle episode Fly to explore Walt's loss of control and the feeling of being helpless against the randomness of the universe.
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Mind Theater - The Cigarette is Cinema | Video Essay
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03/21/22 • 3 min

Watch on YouTube!: https://youtu.be/ONkpbgjawrs
Video Essay exploring cigarette cool in Rebel Without a Cause, The Maltese Falcon, Goodfellas, and many more.
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  • Detailing

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Mind Theater - Barry: How to Act Like a Killer
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07/25/22 • 8 min

Exploring the similarities between acting and hired killing, self obsession, and performance in HBO's Barry.
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Music by Blue Dot Sessions
  • Hanging Rock
  • Gilly Wash
  • Symphony 40. in G Minor
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Mind Theater - The Directors Project | Trailer
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01/16/23 • 1 min

The Directors Project Trailer: https://youtu.be/ilbExWqTQK4
12 Directors. 12 Video Essays. Mind Theater 2023.
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  • Belt of Faith (Parasite OST)
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Video Essay Link: https://youtu.be/crVJMH7z1z0
Exploring the cosmic visions of the USSR through its space and retro futuristic artwork

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Music by Blue Dot SessionsSebring
Dognell
Burham Street
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Mind Theater - The Queen's Gambit: Control
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11/16/20 • 8 min

Exploring Beth Harmon's struggle with addiction and need for control through her rise from chess prodigy to grandmaster in The Queen's Gambit.
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on Twitter and InstagramMusic: Blue Dot Sessions- Milkwood
- Curious CaseSupport the show Get bonus content on Patreon

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Mind Theater - WandaVision: The Nostalgia of Television
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03/22/21 • 9 min

Exploring how WandaVision uses the nostalgia of TV to depict the history  of the American tv landscape from the 50s to present day.

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Music by Blue Dot Sessions
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Slow Line Stomp
- Plate Grayscale
- Our Only Uplift

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- https://collider.com/wandavision-tv-tropes-sitcom-references-explained/
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https://ew.com/tv/wandavision-easter-eggs-references/
- https://stephens.hosting.nyu.edu/History%20of%20Television%20page.html


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FAQ

How many episodes does Mind Theater have?

Mind Theater currently has 97 episodes available.

What topics does Mind Theater cover?

The podcast is about Mind, Film, Films, Art, Theater, Podcasts, Movies, Tv, Arts, Tv & Film and Review.

What is the most popular episode on Mind Theater?

The episode title 'The Disappointment Act' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Mind Theater?

The average episode length on Mind Theater is 10 minutes.

How often are episodes of Mind Theater released?

Episodes of Mind Theater are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Mind Theater?

The first episode of Mind Theater was released on Sep 16, 2019.

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