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Kon-tiki Podcast

Kon-tiki Podcast

By Eric Mahoney

While dodging a global pandemic, we all need something to do at home. Each week join host Eric Mahoney as he broadcasts from NYC to ask his favorite filmmakers, musicians and artists about their picks for great double feature film viewing. From the art house to the cineplex and everything in between, we uncover what movies inspire your favorite artists.
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S3: Episode Five: Mick Harvey

Kon-tiki Podcast Nov 24, 2020

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S3: Episode Five: Mick Harvey

S3: Episode Five: Mick Harvey

Musician Mick Harvey, founding member of The Birthday Party and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds discusses his recommendation for an at home double feature. Mick's selections include two iconic and masterfully directed classics from the 50's, Touch of Evil (1958) directed by Orson Welles and Rashomon (1950) directed by Akira Kurosawa.

Produced by: Eric Mahoney

Music by: Brainiac

Nov 24, 202036:56
S3: Episode Four: Alex Edkins

S3: Episode Four: Alex Edkins

Musician Alex Edkins of the band METZ discusses his recommendation for an at home double feature. Alex's selections include two films wrapped in mystery, The Conversation (1974) directed by Francis Ford Coppola and Blow Up (1966) directed by Michelangelo Antonioni.

Produced by: Eric Mahoney

Music by: The Means

Nov 10, 202036:45
S3: Episode Three: Todd Barry

S3: Episode Three: Todd Barry

Actor and comedian Todd Barry discusses his recommendation for an at home double feature. Todd's selections include two witty and well written films, Sexy Beast (2000) directed by Jonathan Glazer and Diner (1982) directed by Barry Levinson.

Produced by: Eric Mahoney

Music by: Shesus

Oct 26, 202024:19
S3: Episode Two: Donita Sparks

S3: Episode Two: Donita Sparks

Vocalist and guitarist for the band L7 Donita Sparks discusses her recommendation for an at home double feature. Donita's selections include a pair of somewhat twisted comedies, The King of Comedy (1982) directed by Martin Scorsese and My Breakfast with Blassie (1983) directed by Linda Lautrec, Johnny Legend and Mark Shepard.

Produced by: Eric Mahoney

Music by: Murder Your Darlings

Oct 20, 202032:49
S3: Episode One: David Yow

S3: Episode One: David Yow

Musician and Actor David Yow (Scratch Acid, the Jesus Lizard) discusses his recommendation for an at home double feature. David's selections include a pairing of 2008 films, Let The Right One In directed by Tomas Alfredson and Burn After Reading directed by The Coen Brothers.  In addition David and Eric share a love of the film Dogtooth (2009) directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. 

Produced by: Eric Mahoney

Music by: The Evil Queens

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3mBIO37zQlxVCh5zgZAOCg

Oct 13, 202028:25
S2: Episode Ten: Jarobi White

S2: Episode Ten: Jarobi White

Musician and Chef Jarobi White (A Tribe Called Quest) discusses his recommendation for an at home double feature. Jarobi's selections include a pairing of 80's classics, Under The Cherry Moon (1986) directed by Prince and Star Wars Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) directed by Irvin Kershner.  We also discuss Jarobi's culinary interests as well as his time spent this summer in Yellow Springs, OH hanging out at Chappelle Summer Camp.

Produced by: Eric Mahoney

Music by: evitaN 

Aug 25, 202036:41
S2: Episode Nine: Joe Talbot
Aug 17, 202037:08
S2: Episode Eight: Scott Crawford
Aug 06, 202030:10
S2: Episode Seven: Alison Mosshart

S2: Episode Seven: Alison Mosshart

Musician / Artist Alison Mosshart of The Kills and The Dead Weather discusses her recommendation for an at home double feature... and then some! Alison's selections include the documentaries, I Am Not Your Negro (2016, directed by Raoul Peck), Requiem for the American Dream (2015, directed by Mark Achbar & Peter Wintonick) PLUS Don't Blink (2017, directed by Laura Israel) and American Valhalla (2017, directed by Josh Homme & Andreas Neumann). 

Produced by: Eric Mahoney

Music by: The Means

Jul 29, 202030:33
S2: Episode Six: Pete Yorn

S2: Episode Six: Pete Yorn

Musician Pete Yorn discusses his recommendation for an at home double feature. Pete's selections include a pair of Christopher Guest directed mockumentaries featuring the late, great Fred Willard, Waiting for Guffman (1996) and Best in Show (2000). 

Produced by: Eric Mahoney

Music by: Love Story in Blood Red

Jul 23, 202028:45
S2: Episode Five: Scott McCloud

S2: Episode Five: Scott McCloud

Musician Scott McCloud discusses his recommendation for an at home double feature. Scott's selections include a pair of art house classics, Fitzcarraldo (1982) and Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972) both directed by Werner Herzog and starring Klaus Kinski.

Produced by: Eric Mahoney

Music by: The Evil Queens

Jul 15, 202037:22
S2: Episode Four: Melanie Lynskey

S2: Episode Four: Melanie Lynskey

Actor Melanie Lynskey discusses her recommendation for an at home double feature. Melanie's selections include a pair of powerful and timely films, Middle of Nowhere (2012) directed by Ava DuVernay and The Hate U Give (2018) directed by George Tillman Jr.

Produced by: Eric Mahoney

Music by: The Tough and Lovely 

Jul 08, 202032:02
S2: Episode Three: Brendan Benson

S2: Episode Three: Brendan Benson

Musician and singer / guitarist for The Raconteurs Brendan Benson discusses his recommendation for an at home double feature. Brendan sets a precedent on the show by calling an audible and switching one of his selections mid way through. The final pairing is a combination of classic thrillers, The Shining (1980) directed by Stanley Kubrick and Alien (1979) directed by Ridley Scott.

Produced by: Eric Mahoney

Music by: Murder Your Darlings

Jun 30, 202027:47
S2: Episode Two: Shamir

S2: Episode Two: Shamir

Musician Shamir discusses his recommendation for an at home double feature. Shamir's selections include a pair of well written indie films, Junebug (2005) directed by Phil Morrison and Mistress America (2015) directed by Noah Baumbach.

Produced by: Eric Mahoney

Music by: Shesus

Jun 23, 202029:32
S2: Episode One: Ian MacKaye

S2: Episode One: Ian MacKaye

Season Two kicks off with Ian MacKaye, the frontman of Minor Threat, Fugazi, Coriky and head of Dischord Records. Ian was not interested in picking a double feature but was down to talk films -- we discuss Harold & Maude, Woodstock, Gimme Shelter, Dogme 95, Caligula and more. 

Produced by: Eric Mahoney

Music by: Fugazi


Jun 15, 202040:30
Episode Ten: Steven Bognar

Episode Ten: Steven Bognar

Oscar Award Winning Director Steven Bognar discusses his recommendation for an at home double feature. Steven's selections include a pair of touching documentaries, How To Survive A Plague (2012) directed by David France and Crip Camp (2020) directed by James Lebrecht and Nicole Newnham.

Produced by: Eric Mahoney

Music by: Grafton

May 19, 202027:19
Episode Nine: Fred Armisen

Episode Nine: Fred Armisen

Actor, Comedian and Musician Fred Armisen discusses his recommendation for an at home double feature. Fred's selections include a pair of truly horrifying films, The Strangers (2008) directed by Bryan Bertino and Hereditary (2018) directed by Ari Aster.

Produced by: Eric Mahoney

Music by: The Means

May 11, 202032:41
Episode Eight: Jesse Paris Smith
May 04, 202026:06
Episode Seven: Jim Jarmusch
Apr 27, 202033:04
Episode Six: Matt Berninger
Apr 24, 202026:00
Episode Five: Nelson George
Apr 20, 202019:03
Episode Four: Sarah Lipstate

Episode Four: Sarah Lipstate

Musician Sarah Lipstate discusses her recommendation for an at home double feature (as well as her recent experiences collaborating with Iggy Pop). Sarah's selections include the Criterion Collection combo, Woman in the Dunes (1964) directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara and Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) directed by Peter Weir.

Produced by: Eric Mahoney

Music by: O-matic

Apr 16, 202024:22
Episode Three: Wayne Coyne
Apr 10, 202026:11
Episode Two: Bat For Lashes

Episode Two: Bat For Lashes

Musician and Director / Writer Natasha Khan (aka Bat for Lashes) discusses her recommendation for an at home double feature. Her selections include the 1980's coming of age films, Stand by Me (1986) directed by Rob Reiner and The Lost Boys (1987) directed by Joel Schumacher.

Produced by: Eric Mahoney

Music by: Murder Your Darlings

Apr 02, 202023:25
Episode One: Cedric Bixler-Zavala

Episode One: Cedric Bixler-Zavala

The Mars Volta and At The Drive In frontman Cedric Bixler-Zavala discusses his recommendation for an at home double feature. His selections include cult classics, Possession (1981) directed by Andrzej Zulawski and The Ninth Configuration (1980) directed by William Peter Blatty. 

Produced by: Eric Mahoney

Music by: The Evil Queens

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3mBIO37zQlxVCh5zgZAOCg

Mar 29, 202019:53