E0032 - Tell Interesting Stories and Make People Laugh
Release Date: 02/14/2019
The RebelRebel Podcast
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We talk about Sharkasaurus, Kaiju, Bears, Dungeons and Dragons, funding films, how to get the most out of a KETO DIET, the importance of beer, and why ROBOTS ARE JERKS—oh and Zombie Western is an amazing film genre!
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST
Graphic Novel: Sharkasaurus
Short Film: Sharkasaurus
Paleontology World: Concavenator
Short Film: The Hunt
Spencer Estabrooks IMDB
One Hit Die
The Fantasy Network
Bleeding Arts Industries
Documentary: Aleberta
Independent Production Fund
Alberta Foundation of the Arts
Telus Storyhive Grants
SPECIAL THANKS
RebelRebel Theme Song by EMRE CORDS
Photography by: BEN LAIRD