Curated by Chance

Join filmmaker Neal E. Fischer and art curator Lauren Tagliaferro as they dive into the unpredictable world of ‘Curated by Chance,’ a podcast where creativity meets serendipity. Each episode, Neal and Lauren harness the power of a randomizing algorithm named Chance to generate unique prompts that drive their discussions. From exploring the unexpected intersections between film and visual art to dissecting the curious ways randomness shapes artistic expression, this dynamic duo invites listeners to ponder the influence of chance in the creative process. Whether dissecting a random film scene or analyzing an art piece through a whimsical lens, ‘Curated by Chance’ promises a fresh perspective with every episode.

Curated by Chance is a tv podcast hosted by Chance, with 107 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Curated by Chance

  Pink Cherry Daydreams

  Aug 12, 20261h 7m

  Episode 106: Pink Cherry Daydreams Prompts: 8090, Bell, Denim, Hardcore Neal is coming to you live hopped up on Dunkin's Pink Cherry Daydream Refresher (on an empty stomach) with some major good news regarding his book and who read it and delivered a cover quote! Neal talks about some TV shows he's been watching, a social media account and podcast worth a look, and folks, we have a special message from the Queen of Curation herself, Lauren, for all your hearing enjoyment. For Neal's last solo outing he decides to give you a triple threat of curation. First, Neal takes 8090 and recommends hidden gems or underseen movies from 1980-1990 that you can add to your list if they strike your fancy. Then, Neal does his best Lauren imitation, and talks about the fascinating artist, Ian Berry, and his work with Denim. Finally, Neal closes things out by talking about the evolution of the GoPro and its use in the film Hardcore Henry as it ushers in more commonplace use of the consumer camera. Check out our weekly carousel on Instagram (@curatedbychance) to see any other relevant photos or videos to today's discussion! Help our show in our 50/50/50 campaign! 50 reviews on Apple, 50 reviews on Spotify, and 50 Patrons on Patreon! If you'd like to help support our show, visit: ⁠⁠www.Patreon.com/CuratedbyChance If you'd like to support Neal on his new book ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mission Impossible: The Ultimate Fan Guide⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠please pre-order a copy and spread the word to your friends or loved ones who might like it for a holiday gift as it comes out December 1st! Pre-orders count as first week sales and are the greatest metric for publishers to consider letting Neal do another book! Pre-order here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.globepequot.com/9781493096152/mission-impossible/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Next Week's Prompts: Boutique, 20696, Maroon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Do You Hear The Dentist Drill?

  Aug 5, 20261h 6m

  Episode 104: Do You Hear The Dentist Drill? Prompts: 1665, Mirrored, Mauve, Revolutionary Bonjour les auditeurs! Neal is back solo this week and is coming to you live from a recent emergency tooth extraction. He does his best to not let you know that, but a few flubs were expected. It's just a matter of what word makes him flub! After briefly discussing the dental drama, and thanking all of YOU for always being so interactive, Neal does a deep dive into Les Misérables, arguably the most emotionally devastating musical ever staged. Neal traces the story back to Victor Hugo, the author of the original book the musical is based on, talks about the story and characters of the musical and how it was originally produced, and does a quick sidebar on Eugène Delacroix's painting Liberty Leading the People and why it might be the single best visual distillation of everything this musical is trying to say. During this solo deep dive you'll learn about some famous faces who have graced the stage in this marvelous production, learn about some of the greatest End of Act One showstoppers in Broadway history (what are your favorites?) and revisit one of the first viral acts in the history of the internet that you may have forgotten.... they surely "Dreamed a Dream." Check out our weekly carousel on Instagram (@curatedbychance) to see any other relevant photos or videos to today's discussion! Help our show in our 50/50/50 campaign! 50 reviews on Apple, 50 reviews on Spotify, and 50 Patrons on Patreon! If you'd like to help support our show, visit: ⁠www.Patreon.com/CuratedbyChance If you'd like to support Neal on his new book ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mission Impossible: The Ultimate Fan Guide⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠please pre-order a copy and spread the word to your friends or loved ones who might like it for a holiday gift as it comes out December 1st! Pre-orders count as first week sales and are the greatest metric for publishers to consider letting Neal do another book! Pre-order here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.globepequot.com/9781493096152/mission-impossible/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Next Week's Prompts: 8090, Bell, Denim, Hardcore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  One Pod After Another

  Jul 29, 20261h 34m

  Episode 104: One Pod After Another Prompts: Initialism, Dolly, 7791, #60450e In continuation of last week's episode, Neal is joined by his friend and fellow filmmaker, Kevin Kirchman. The episode starts off with Neal talking about visiting Indianapolis with his wife, Colleen, to see Caitlin Clark play and talks about scootering around Indy and staying at a hotel that used to be a Coca-Cola factory. The guys talk a little about books, how Neal sent a giant box to Kevin (who still has to read them all) and Neal's self-described greatest Daggerheart character ever. Today Kevin sits in the host chair and talks all about writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson, known as PTA, and breaks down his entire career, upbringing, films, influences, and critical and commercial response. From Hard Eight to One Battle After Another. Kevin spends a little more time on his classic film Boogie Nights and even talks about the mockumentary short film that inspired it known as The Dirk Diggler Story which you can find online here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STaIqqJvpHE Check out our weekly carousel on Instagram (@curatedbychance) to see any other relevant photos or videos to today's discussion! Help our show in our 50/50/50 campaign! 50 reviews on Apple, 50 reviews on Spotify, and 50 Patrons on Patreon! If you'd like to help support our show, visit: www.Patreon.com/CuratedbyChance If you'd like to support Neal on his new book ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mission Impossible: The Ultimate Fan Guide⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠please pre-order a copy and spread the word to your friends or loved ones who might like it for a holiday gift as it comes out December 1st! Pre-orders count as first week sales and are the greatest metric for publishers to consider letting Neal do another book! Pre-order here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.globepequot.com/9781493096152/mission-impossible/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Next Week's Prompts: Mauve, 1665, Mirrored, Revolutionary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  A Famous Dolly (Not Named Parton)

  Jul 22, 202658 min

  Episode 103: A Famous Dolly (Not Named Parton) Prompts: Initialism, Dolly, 7791, #60450e Surprise! Neal isn't solo this week, but LT is still on the move. Joining Neal for the Curated by Chance train is his friend and fellow filmmaker, Kevin Kirchman. Together Neal and Kevin talk about one of their underseen projects, an innovative branded webseries called #WhoKilledHeather that weaves a feature-length film into 36 episodes of a web series shot over 5 days! They encourage CBC listeners to check it out, especially if you like crime stories and can get behind the story being told from the perspective of a dorm room camera. To check out the series playlist go here: https://bit.ly/3R7InSJ Neal kicks off the proceedings by covering industry initialisms (think SAG, DGA, PGA, etc.) and briefly explains what each of them means. Then he goes full film nerd on the term Dolly and the different types of dolly shots. Neal teaches listeners about two distinct dolly shots: The Spike Lee Double Dolly and the Dolly Zoom a.k.a. The Vertigo Shot, The Zolly, The Hicthcock Shot, and too many other nicknames to count. Both friends get into the weeds with the filmmaking terms that when Kevin reveals he got the coveted JACKPOT, the pair decide to save it for next week. Also, Neal, as he's typing these show notes, AGAIN, completely forgets to reveal the surprise he promised two episodes ago, but he will reveal it next week. This time he triple promises! No more waiting! Help our show in our 50/50/50 campaign! 50 reviews on Apple, 50 reviews on Spotify, and 50 Patrons at ⁠⁠Patreon.com/CuratedbyChance⁠⁠ If you'd like to support Neal on his new book ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mission Impossible: The Ultimate Fan Guide⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠please pre-order a copy and spread the word to your friends or loved ones who might like it for a holiday gift as it comes out December 1st! Pre-orders count as first week sales and are the greatest metric for publishers to consider letting Neal do another book! Pre-order here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.globepequot.com/9781493096152/mission-impossible/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Will The Real Albert Einstein Please Stand Up?

  Jul 16, 20261h 11m

  Episode 102: Will The Real Albert Einstein Please Stand Up? Prompts: 70, Coffee, Judgement, Graphite Neal is once again in the host's chair and starts off talking about 4th of July traditions (we want to hear yours!), getting the chance to meet one of his favorite actors, the heartbreak of a treadmill, and how his mind works on a daily basis. When it comes time for the prompts, Neal is elated to talk about what he considers an underrated rom-com and just underrated film in general, Defending Your Life (1991), written, directed, and starring, Albert Brooks. To kick things off, Neal talks about the early life of Albert Brooks, how influential he was on one of TV's most popular shows, his style of comedy, and why he's really, the unproblematic Woody Allen. The episode even gets a little introspective and philosophical as Neal talks about the fact that a lighthearted conversational comedy can really make you think existentially and about your own life. Remember, don't live in fear. Try telling yourself that tomorrow. Neal, as he's typing these show notes, also completely forgets to reveal the surprise he promised last episode, AGAIN, but he will reveal it next week. This time he double promises! Help our show in our 50/50/50 campaign! 50 reviews on Apple, 50 reviews on Spotify, and 50 Patrons at ⁠Patreon.com/CuratedbyChance⁠ If you'd like to support Neal on his new book ⁠⁠⁠Mission Impossible: The Ultimate Fan Guide⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠please pre-order a copy and spread the word to your friends or loved ones who might like it for a holiday gift as it comes out December 1st! Pre-orders count as first week sales and are the greatest metric for publishers to consider letting Neal do another book! Pre-order here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.globepequot.com/9781493096152/mission-impossible/⁠⁠⁠ Next Week's Prompts: Initialism, Dolly, 7791, #60450e Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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