01:35 – Justin shares where listeners can find them online, Scott suggests them having Shroom Brothers print different colored shirts for their Patreon followers, and David talks about how last years film festival went. Justin discusses when the film festival is happening this year, David talks about how many films are showing at the festival this year, and how the virtual reality films work. He shares how long they normally last, how VR is a new medium that they are excited to see what people can do with it, and Justin explains what AR is.

13:34 – Justin talks on the importance of documentaries that help inform viewers about what is going on in their area, David talks on how engaged people were last year in conversation with the creators of the films, and they chat about the recent renovation of Pantages. Justin gives a shout out to Isaac Olsen, David talks on Isaac’s involvement with the festival, and Tanya discusses them working with Art Chantry to design the poster for this years event.

25:14 – Brogan asks the guys who they would want to play them if they had an autobiography film made, Scott calls Jason Momoa to play him, and Tanya talks on Tacoma Film Festivals Pacific Northwest highlights. David talks on the films they are showing at The Blue Mouse Theater during the event, the ‘family friendly’ program that they have, and Tanya share’s info on the free wellness workshops they are also offering. David talks on the comedies they are showing, the nationwide single night screening of the film Mr. America, and Tanya describes what the Danish film Koko-di Koko-da is about.

35:29 – Justin kicks of coater questions asking David and Tanya what their favorite films are, Brogan talks on working at Hollywood Video, and Justin shares that his favorite is Pulp Fiction. Scott shares his love for old weird 80’s movies, Tanya talks about the recent showing of Chopping Mall at Weird Elephant, and David talks on Wade that hosts Weird Elephant Series putting together the Short Program at the film festival.

Thank you David and Tanya for joining the guys for a great conversation on the Tacoma Film Festival!!!

Special Guests: David Dinnell and Tanya Tran.

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2:11 – The show kicks off with talk of Weird Elephant and the upcoming Tacoma Film Festival. David talks about how many films they’ll be showing, how the event will kick off, and how many years the Grand Cinema has been doing this event. Wade discusses brining David on board this year, David discusses taking on the new position, and where people can find more information about the festival online. David talks about the kick-off independent film made by two Seattle based directors and the actors in the film.

14:44 – Talk goes to gold that came through Tacoma from Alaska during the gold rush and Steven Dunkelberger’s Tacoma Drunk Tours. Wade talks about the documentary film about John McEnroe that will be playing at the festival and the guys talk about tennis drinking games. David talks about the film he’s most excited about and Justin discusses the importance of having film festivals where people can show movies made outside of ‘big studio’ movies. Talk then goes to the parties that will be going on during the festival and the band, The Sonics, from Tacoma.

29:23 – The guys talk about the type of people that typically attend the festival, the revamp of downtown Tacoma, and the different workshops at the festival that are open and free to the public. The guys give props to the bar Eleven Eleven and the great food they offer there. Conversation then goes to virtual reality being offered for the third year at the festival and what spot in Tacoma that part of the festival will be held.

40:13 – The show comes to and end with Justin talking about getting motion sickness and him and Brogan getting married. David and Wade finish up with talking about showing the 16mm film in the castle room at the Tacoma Pythian Temple on Wednesday, October 10th, at 7pm.
Thanks David and Wade for stopping by and filling the guys in on what to expect at the upcoming Tacoma Film Festival!

Special Guests: David Dinnell and Wade and Kathlyn.

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