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Anson Mount & Branan Edgens
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“Starstruck” – TWP036
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02/28/19 • 13 min
Anson and Branan each share a story about an awkward brush with fame.

03/13/24 • 43 min
Anson and Branan are still banging on about OUT OF DARKNESS and we are thrilled to have the film’s director Andrew Cumming join us for a chat from the far-flung Shetland islands. Mentioned in this episode: Learning to be a caveman, William Golding’s “The Inheritors”, “Quest for Fire”. “Clan of Cave Bear”, “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind” by Yuval Noah Harari and shooting in remote locations during COVID in the harsh Scottish winter. WARNING: Spoilers within! If you have not seen the film we suggest seeing it now that it is streaming. #OutOfDarkness @SignatureEntUK
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01/31/19 • 38 min
As a child, Mac desperately wanted to believe that there was a magical world in which anything was possible. Later, when he began working with children, he began to realize that world was real, and that he could help to shape it. Join us as we venture deep into the heart of The Chocolate Factory.

12/24/18 • 20 min
Todd produced what has become one of the seminal Christmas movies of all time: “Elf”. Join us as Todd unveils the little-known cookies hidden inside his film that allude to many other holiday classics, and why Christmas movies have to power to make us laugh, cry and hug.

11/26/19 • 9 min
What happens when reality doesn’t meet your expectations? Hilarity ensues. Always.

05/17/19 • 46 min
Branan tries to get to the bottom of the Synesthesia phenomenon with help from painter Melissa McCracken and neurologist Dr. Robert Algar. Their conclusion? Maybe we all have synesthesia!

“Lucky to Be Here” – TWP039
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03/25/19 • 22 min
Anson and Branan share their own near-death stories.

02/15/18 • 35 min
Artist and inventor Ward Fleming invented one of the most famous and lucrative toys of the last fifty years. But it was only one step in a personal research project that has spanned the majority of Ward’s life, with implications that extend deep into molecular activity and even deep into the heart of Jupiter. Enjoy!
Extra music for this episode was provided by Podington Bear under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial license.

01/25/18 • 24 min
Eva and Anson discuss the joys of finding your person and becoming boringly domestic. And Branan coaches Anson on being a mindful spouse. Enjoy!
Bonus music for this episode of The Well was provided by Kevin MacLeod under a Creative Commons Attribution License. His rendition of Mozart’s “Divertimento” can be found here. And his rendition of Leo Delibes’ “Divertissment” (from the ballet “Sylvia”) can be found here.

The Drop – Part 21
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04/03/24 • 60 min
In this episode: Back surgery, heart ablation, genetic memory, the eternal jellyfish, Jules Verne, big leather books, The Heart Goes Last, The Curse, Uncut Gems, Safdie’s music choices, squid games game show, Alice in Borderland, Connections, James burke, Incan potatoes, hulked out grasses, The Holdovers featuring the mysterious Andrew Garmen, and Anson and Branan get Verklempt reading a listener review.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Well have?
The Well currently has 111 episodes available.
What topics does The Well cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Comedy and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on The Well?
The episode title 'The Drop – Part 5 – “Quarantine Shmorantine”' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Well?
The average episode length on The Well is 38 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Well released?
Episodes of The Well are typically released every 12 days, 19 hours.
When was the first episode of The Well?
The first episode of The Well was released on Jul 15, 2017.
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