The Weirded Beardos
Long time friends and professionals Kirk Thatcher and Daren Dochterman spend an hour each week hanging out and talking about important things. Hear about their exploits in the business, and their combined 78 years of experience (not in a row). Their legacy of work plus their fandom and engagements in the worlds of Star Trek, Movies, Muppets, and Art fills this podcast with just the right amount of smugness to get them slapped in real life.
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Episodes
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Guest Alan Munro talks about time after Beetlejuice, including fascinating Addams Family stories.
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
The Beardos welcome guest Alan Munro, (Director, VFX Supervisor, 'Beetlejuice', Addams Family', et. al)
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
In this episode, Kirk and Daren discuss various topics, including viewer questions, storyboarding, and pre-visualization. They also touch on the importance of lenses, depth of field, and the role of actors in the filmmaking process. The conversation covers a range of topics, including light-hearted banter, the state of the world, AI and creativity, UFOs and UFO researchers, and skepticism around UFO sightings.
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Kirk's personality is non-binary, alternating between hyper and spazzy or asleep.
Many creators are turning to YouTube as a platform for their own content due to the scarcity of jobs in the entertainment industry.
AI tools like Sora are revolutionizing media creation, with the ability to generate realistic video props and backgrounds.
The rise of AI in media creation raises concerns about the future of traditional production jobs and the need for universal basic income.
Nostalgia for analog technology, such as film strips and art stores, is prevalent in the conversation.
Preserving cultural institutions like bookstores and art stores is important for maintaining access to physical media and creative resources.
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
The Beardos delve a bit into their musical comedy past... and some other treats are in store.
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
It's a Lebowski kinda day with the Beardos. New information has come to light...
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
The Beardos speak about finding love in a solitary world. Or something like that.
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Find our Live Stream Episode from Virtual Trek Con on our Youtube Channel "TheWeirdedBeardos" and we will be back with a regular episode this coming monday.
Monday Feb 12, 2024