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 May 20, 2024
Monday May 20, 2024
The Beardos welcome Frank Dietz, Actor, Artist, Writer, and Monster Kid... for fun stories and technical difficulties.
Monday May 13, 2024
Monday May 06, 2024
Monday May 06, 2024
The beardos talk about life at a Renaissance Faire, with some side trips to Cosplay, and maybe a little about Furries.
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
The Beardos read and respond to listener messages... and then go off the rails, yet again.
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
The Beardos delve into having hobbies, and tobacco. Plus, how do you celebrate a 93 year old's birthday?
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.