Hit Me in the Heart

For full notes head to hitmeintheheart.com/episodes What’s in a song? And why do some just slap your heart like you’re a naive child? Experience four contenders from the boys that are all vying for the top prize. Pick your favourite and let us know all about it at hitmeintheheartpodcast@gmail.com Will it be the heartfelt, trembling simplicity? The golden capstone of a glorious career? An evocative and haunting melody that’s beyond words? Or a clarion call of optimism, and a promise of a brighter tomorrow?

For full notes head to hitmeintheheart.com/episodes Thomas Newman is an almost-Oscar-winning composer that you’ve heard over and over again throughout your life. But while his compositions have enhanced and supported some of the best films ever made, for Paul they’ve been the soundtrack to a life and a career. LINKS Thomas Newman on Spotify Canada Thomas Newman on iTunes Canada Thomas Newman on YouTube BITS AND PIECES The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim soundtrack on YouTube Thomas Newman’s discography A Series of Unfortunate Events end credits on YouTube Roger Ebert reviews American Beauty The end of Shawshank Redemption Do you ever feel like a plastic bag? Define Dancing from Wall-E ‘1917’ Composer Thomas Newman On His Pursuit Of Out-Of-The-Box Sound For One-Shot War Film - deadline.com

Please Like Me is a slice of life that defies your expectations in its pursuit of the truths about humanity - oh, and it’s one of the funniest shows out there. Hear what Travis and the boys have to say about one of the most affecting shows you’ve never seen, and it’s deft handling of some black-hole heavy topics.

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Special guest Devan walks us through the oft overlooked To Wong Fu Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar and how it’s action movie superstars brought a new dimension to queer cinema.

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Scott talks through Elbow's 2008 album, the Seldom Seen Kid, and how it feels like home.

It's the trailer for the upcoming book club/biography show - Hit Me in the Heart