# collaborators — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover collaborators. Page: Feed: --- ## [Bridgers in the House face disproportionate headwinds in the midterms](https://bridgegrades.substack.com/p/bridgers-in-the-house-face-disproportionate) _2026-08-13 · Brad Porteus · Bridge Grades_ Of the 52 House incumbents facing competitive midterms, 43 who earn high scores for collaboration on Bridge Grades are at-risk ## [Is It the Universe or the Algorithm? Smash That Delete Button](https://linktr.ee/consciouscollaborationpodcast) _2026-08-12 · The Conscious Collaboration_ Is it a sign… or did you accidentally train your algorithm? This week, Lisa and Emily are talking about the strange modern overlap between intuition, social media, synchronicity, AI, and trend-driven noise. When your feed starts serving messages that feel oddly specific, it can be hard to tell what is genuinely resonant and what is just another piece of content trying to keep your attention.… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e6b5f204-76a5-4eb2-8e02-bad077f036c4.mp3) ## [This Will Be the Story](https://linktr.ee/consciouscollaborationpodcast) _2026-08-05 · The Conscious Collaboration_ What if the thing stressing you out right now is someday going to be the story you tell? This week, Lisa and Emily are talking about reframes, hard moments, emotional discipline, dark humor, diarrhea lettuce, and the strange comfort of remembering that one day, this situation may become a story. What if the thing that feels overwhelming right now is someday going to become the story you tell? This… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/06f3c749-5c36-408e-92f5-bbf578782c6d.mp3) ## [Take the Full Breath](https://linktr.ee/consciouscollaborationpodcast) _2026-07-29 · The Conscious Collaboration_ What if the most generous thing you could do… was stop shrinking? This week, Lisa and Emily are talking about ethical selfishness, receiving, boundaries, and the tiny ways we make ourselves smaller in the name of being polite. The conversation starts with the glory of a day party, luxury bedtime, and the joy of being home before the sun goes down. Then it opens into something deeper: why do we… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/15ea8583-7e03-474d-9b9c-c31aeeee78fa.mp3) ## [Under the Bushel Basket](https://linktr.ee/consciouscollaborationpodcast) _2026-07-22 · The Conscious Collaboration_ What if the thing that comes easiest to you is not stupid — it’s your superpower? This week, Lisa and Emily are back for another energy check-in with birthday cake protein, cacao, Mercury retrograde, a mysterious basket in the sky, and a very important reminder to consult your Virgo friends. The conversation moves through the I Ching’s Darkening of the Light , the weirdness of realizing your… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/63e4feef-8783-4df3-9d91-d95506f00f7a.mp3) ## [The Chicken Check-In: Follow the Good](https://linktr.ee/consciouscollaborationpodcast) _2026-07-15 · The Conscious Collaboration_ What happens when a quick energy check-in turns into a chicken check-in? This week, Lisa and Emily are coming off the Fourth of July holiday weekend, recording on 7/7, and feeling the strange mix of portal energy, Mercury retrograde fuzziness, work pileups, and “why is everyone suddenly trying to get everything done at once?” Naturally, they pull from the I Ching. The conversation moves through… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2f51c1f0-c04d-4b5f-bb37-df608fc0f607.mp3) ## [Failure and Success Navigating ‘Away From Keyboard’ Software Engineering](https://bprp.xyz/posts/2026-07-14-away-from-keyboard-software-engineering/) _2026-07-14 · bprp.xyz_ How I moved my agentic development workflow to a persistent VPS that I can use from a laptop, phone, or iPad. ## [Frame & Reference Podcast: “Black Rabbit” and “House of Cards” Cinematographer Peter Konczal, ASC](https://thefincheranalyst.com/2026/07/12/frame-reference-podcast-black-rabbit-and-house-of-cards-cinematographer-peter-konczal-asc/) _2026-07-12 · Leonard Zelig · The Fincher Analyst_ Kenny McMillanJuly 2, 2026Frame & Reference Frame & Reference is a conversation between Cinematographers hosted by Kenny McMillan. Each episode dives into the respective DP’s current and past work, as well as what influences and inspires them. These discussions are an entertaining and informative look into the world of making films through the lens of … Continue reading "Frame & Reference Podcast:… ## [Can Congressional ideologues really be top collaborators?](https://bridgegrades.substack.com/p/can-a-congressional-ideologue-be) _2026-07-08 · Brad Porteus · Bridge Grades_ Why strong ideological ratings and high collaboration grades aren't as paradoxical as they seem. ## [The AI Mirror: Meeting Your Higher Self with Cheryl Geonanga](https://linktr.ee/consciouscollaborationpodcast) _2026-07-08 · The Conscious Collaboration_ What if seeing yourself differently could help you move differently? This week, Lisa and Emily welcome Cheryl Geonanga for a conversation about AI higher-self imagery, manifestation, visibility, entrepreneurship, intuition, embodiment, and the very real awkwardness of being seen. Cheryl shares how her intuitive process helps people create imagery that feels less like a fake photo and more like a… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f02378e4-7357-471a-8e60-0cbfd063a86b.mp3) ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/RWSms1z2mq8F) _2026-07-08 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [Inside Netflix’s ‘Unhinged’ Horror Game, Made in Secret Collaboration With David Fincher and ‘Weapons’ Director Zach Cregger](https://thefincheranalyst.com/2026/07/02/inside-netflixs-unhinged-horror-game-made-in-secret-collaboration-with-david-fincher-and-weapons-director-zach-cregger/) _2026-07-02 · Leonard Zelig · The Fincher Analyst_ Jennifer MaasJune 30, 2026Variety David Fincher, Weapons filmmaker Zach Cregger and Night School Studio want you to die while playing the new Netflix horror video game, Unhinged. “At least once,” according to Sean Krankel, general manager of narrative games at Netflix and studio director at Night School. In Unhinged, players take on the role of … Continue reading "Inside Netflix’s ‘Unhinged’… ## [David Fincher’s Hidden System](https://thefincheranalyst.com/2026/07/01/david-finchers-hidden-system/) _2026-07-01 · Leonard Zelig · The Fincher Analyst_ June 29, 2026StudioBinder (YouTube) Most thrillers guide you with close-ups. David Fincher‘s approach to The Game (1997) goes the other direction — wide frames, a neutral camera grammar, nothing that triggers your editorial radar. In a film built entirely on manipulation, the film analysis only works if you never feel it happening. Chapters: 00:00: How … Continue reading "David Fincher’s Hidden… ## [Bring Back the Tribe: You Don't Have to Do It All Alone](https://linktr.ee/consciouscollaborationpodcast) _2026-07-01 · The Conscious Collaboration_ Sometimes the biggest shift doesn't come from doing more. It comes from realizing you were never meant to do everything alone. In this episode of The Conscious Collaboration Podcast , Lisa and Emily begin with a few classic Florida stories—from earthquake tremors to unexpected beach encounters—but quickly find themselves in a much deeper conversation about relationships, polarity, community, and… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7c6719e5-69dd-45bd-9ac1-d66bdf671b1f.mp3) ## [Who Are You When the Title Changes?](https://linktr.ee/consciouscollaborationpodcast) _2026-06-24 · The Conscious Collaboration_ What happens when the role you've been playing no longer fits? Whether it's entrepreneur, employee, parent, spouse, coach, practitioner, or CEO, most of us attach pieces of our identity to what we do. But what happens when life changes the script? In this episode, Lisa and Emily wander (with purpose) through entrepreneurship, AI, retirement, personal branding, divorce, free agency, retirement,… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d4309c8d-fae3-40c0-8bae-5ff6091939a8.mp3) ## [Data is Beautiful: A new way to visualize Congress](https://bridgegrades.substack.com/p/data-is-beautiful-a-new-visualization) _2026-06-18 · Brad Porteus · Bridge Grades_ Plotting lawmakers on an ideology v. collaboration matrix reveals dimensionality within each party ## [Meet Your AI: What Does It Say About You?](https://linktr.ee/consciouscollaborationpodcast) _2026-06-17 · The Conscious Collaboration_ Some conversations take unexpected turns. What starts as a discussion about earthquakes, collective energy, and momentum quickly becomes an exploration of something surprisingly personal: AI. After discovering a viral prompt that asks ChatGPT to generate an accidental selfie of itself, Lisa and Emily compare the unexpected personalities, appearances, and even zodiac signs their AI assistants… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f5532596-7ebb-4c4f-8a86-8208557eaad2.mp3) ## [The Criterion Channel: “The Game”](https://thefincheranalyst.com/2026/06/11/the-criterion-channel-the-game/) _2026-06-11 · Leonard Zelig · The Fincher Analyst_ The Criterion Channel Directed by David Fincher • 1997 • United StatesStarring Michael Douglas, Sean Penn, Deborah Kara Unger The enormously wealthy and emotionally remote investment banker Nicholas Van Orton (Michael Douglas) receives a strange gift from his ne’er-do-well younger brother (Sean Penn) on his forty-eighth birthday: a voucher for a game that, if he … Continue reading "The Criterion… ## [Words Are Birds](https://linktr.ee/consciouscollaborationpodcast) _2026-06-10 · The Conscious Collaboration_ What if the most powerful influence you have isn't what you say... but how you show up? In this episode of The Conscious Collaboration Podcast , Lisa and Emily begin with rainbows, Pride Month, and the unexpected ways symbols can unite, divide, and reveal deeper truths. From there, the conversation unfolds into a timely exploration of authenticity, integrity, and what it means to stay centered… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e7701dcf-18ad-4956-9001-7e3ff2ea8605.mp3) ## [Fosse/Fincher: An Unexpectedly Illuminating Auteurist Pairing](https://thefincheranalyst.com/2026/05/23/fosse-fincher-an-unexpectedly-illuminating-auteurist-pairing/) _2026-05-23 · Leonard Zelig · The Fincher Analyst_ Marshall ShafferMay 21, 2025Crooked Marquee “Can SONY market a ONE MAN SHOW (?)” wrote David Fincher in an email uncovered by the 2014 Sony hack, regarding his excitement about Aaron Sorkin’s Steve Jobs script. “Can you guys make the LENNY of it all, the MUST SEE?” This reference to Bob Fosse’s 1974 film Lenny (whose restoration receives a spiffy 4K … Continue reading "Fosse/Fincher: An… ## [David Fincher’s Newest Film Will Premiere in IMAX Before Debuting on Netflix](https://thefincheranalyst.com/2026/05/21/david-finchers-newest-film-will-premiere-in-imax-before-debuting-on-netflix/) _2026-05-21 · Leonard Zelig · The Fincher Analyst_ The film stars Brad Pitt, returning as Cliff Booth, with a screenplay by Quentin Tarantino. Kristin IversenMay 20, 2026Tudum by Netflix Mark your calendars, because director David Fincher’s latest film will be coming to IMAX theaters globally for an exclusive two-week run starting November 25, before debuting on Netflix on December 23. Brad Pitt returns … Continue reading "David Fincher’s Newest… ## [Earn crypto from idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yqnvHS8nGfYM) _2026-05-21 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI command, connect your GPU, and start receiving crypto payouts. ## [A spicy take on Rep. Thomas Massie getting primaried](https://bridgegrades.substack.com/p/a-spicy-take-on-rep-thomas-massie) _2026-05-20 · Brad Porteus · Bridge Grades_ Massie earned an F on Bridge Grades (10.3 / 100). He had his shot. It's someone else's turn next. That's how it works. ## ["Hey AI: Who should I vote for?"](https://bridgegrades.substack.com/p/hey-ai-who-should-i-vote-for) _2026-05-15 · Brad Porteus · Bridge Grades_ What happens when even 5% of the voting public asks AI for voting advice? ## [MINDHUNTER: The Creepy Promo Item That You Never Knew Existed](https://thefincheranalyst.com/2026/05/09/mindhunter-the-creepy-promo-item-that-you-never-knew-existed/) _2026-05-09 · Leonard Zelig · The Fincher Analyst_ May 7, 2026discjunkietv Here’s an in depth look at an extremely rare set of high heel shoes that were sent out to selected members of the Critics Choice Association to promote David Fincher‘s MINDHUNTER in preparation of the 2018 Emmy Awards. Shoutout to The Fincher Analyst for their original post about these shoes and a … Continue reading "MINDHUNTER: The Creepy Promo Item That You Never Knew… ## [Austin Film Festival 2025: Andrew Kevin Walker on SE7EN](https://thefincheranalyst.com/2026/05/07/austin-film-festival-andrew-kevin-walker-on-se7en/) _2026-05-07 · Leonard Zelig · The Fincher Analyst_ Andrew Kevin Walker Interview: Austin Film Festival Brian TaylorOctober 30, 2025The Cine-Men Brian: Hello, Andrew. This is the first day of the Austin Film Festival, and I’m glad to sit down with you. I wanted to talk to you about your writing in your career. The first question I want to ask you is about your … Continue reading "Austin Film Festival 2025: Andrew Kevin Walker on SE7EN" ## [Bridge Grades: May 2026 Rankings](https://bridgegrades.substack.com/p/bridge-grades-may-2026-rankings) _2026-05-05 · Brad Porteus · Bridge Grades_ Which Congressional legislators are moving up and which are moving down ## [Congress approval ratings dip to 10% - matching American favorability rating of North Korea](https://bridgegrades.substack.com/p/congress-approval-ratings-dip-to) _2026-04-29 · Brad Porteus · Bridge Grades_ Americans are aligned in their disapproval of Congress. The Legislative Branch has become incapacitated by performative and ineffective partisan divisiveness. ## [Bong Joon Ho on His Favorite Films, the Joy of Hosting a Q&A with David Fincher, “Memories of Murder”, and his First Animated Movie, “Ally”](https://thefincheranalyst.com/2026/04/22/bong-joon-ho-on-his-favorite-films-the-joy-of-hosting-a-qa-with-david-fincher-memories-of-murder-and-his-first-animated-movie-ally/) _2026-04-22 · Leonard Zelig · The Fincher Analyst_ Bong Joon Ho officially has 7 different ideas for his next live-action movie. Steven Weintraub & Tamera JonesApril 20, 2026Collider Academy Award-winning writer and director Bong Joon Ho is busy with development for his first-ever animated feature, Ally, an animated ocean adventure co-written by Bong and Jason Yu, set to make a big splash worldwide next year. However, … Continue reading "Bong Joon… ## [How ‘Fight Club’ Went from Box-Office Bust to ’90s Cult Classic](https://thefincheranalyst.com/2026/04/21/how-fight-club-went-from-box-office-bust-to-90s-cult-classic/) _2026-04-21 · Leonard Zelig · The Fincher Analyst_ From sparring with Rupert Murdoch to gaining David Fincher’s respect, the behind-the-scenes battle to bring Fight Club to screen was as twisty as the movie’s plot. Jason GuerrasioApril 20, 2026Business Insider When Bill Mechanic was the chairman and CEO of Fox Filmed Entertainment, he had one simple operating principle: Get in trouble. Though his tenure … Continue reading "How ‘Fight Club’ Went… ## [Bridge Grades unveil April report cards for 119th Congress](https://bridgegrades.substack.com/p/bridge-grades-unveil-april-report) _2026-04-07 · Brad Porteus · Bridge Grades_ Updated Bridge Grades reveal the top ranking collaborators in the House and Senate. ## [Updating Bridge Grades: Tuning in the Signal from the Noise](https://bridgegrades.substack.com/p/updating-bridge-grades-tuning-in) _2026-03-27 · Brad Porteus · Bridge Grades_ Refining the rubric for the 119th Congress. The fully transparent explanation of why and how are fine-tuning the dials. ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LN3nlk0OxySI) _2026-03-27 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and access low-cost global trading. ## [Are the Texas primary results a sign that American voters are finally fed up with hyper-partisanship?](https://bridgegrades.substack.com/p/are-the-texas-primary-results-a-sign) _2026-03-05 · Brad Porteus · Bridge Grades_ Sen. John Cornyn (Bridge Grade A | 87.0) over-performed and Rep. Jasmine Crockett (Bridge Grade F | 8.6) under-performed. ## [Cross-partisan "bridgers" on Capitol Hill are collaborating on Health Care Affordability -- even if it's not in the news](https://bridgegrades.substack.com/p/cross-partisan-bridgers-on-capitol) _2026-01-22 · Brad Porteus · Bridge Grades_ Who are they, though? 86% earn Bridge Grades of As and Bs and the overall group includes 16 Republicans and 23 Democrats. ## [...Because Ideology and Collaboration are Independent Variables](https://bridgegrades.substack.com/p/because-ideology-and-collaboration) _2025-12-22 · Brad Porteus · Bridge Grades_ Data debunks the myth that ideologues are dividers and centrists are collaborators. ## [Press Release: Updated Bridge Grades for 119th Congress](https://bridgegrades.substack.com/p/press-release-updated-bridge-grades) _2025-12-03 · Brad Porteus · Bridge Grades_ Updated grades and scores based on aggregated 3rd party data compiled through December 6, 2025 ## [A podcast conversation with Wilk Wilkinson of "Derate the Hate"/ Braver Angels](https://bridgegrades.substack.com/p/a-podcast-conversation-with-wilk) _2025-11-19 · Brad Porteus · Bridge Grades_ The "why" and the "how" of Bridge Grades. Something to listen to during your cardio, commute, or Thanksgiving prep. ## [Are the eight Senators who just re-opened the government bridgers or cavers?](https://bridgegrades.substack.com/p/how-to-think-about-the-8-bridger) _2025-11-13 · Brad Porteus · Bridge Grades_ Do Bridge Grades reward Congress members who cave? ## [Bridge Grades: A report card for Congress](https://bridgegrades.substack.com/p/bridge-grades-a-report-card-for-congress) _2025-11-03 · Brad Porteus · Bridge Grades_ Using impartial 3rd party data, we calculate an index that scores every member of Congress on how collaboratively or divisivey they govern. Like a polarization score. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/177913633/67975be35e3e23242a8d78ccd5565a95.mp3) ## [The gerrymandering prisoner's dilemma](https://bridgegrades.substack.com/p/the-gerrymandering-prisoners-dilemma) _2025-10-27 · Brad Porteus · Bridge Grades_ Why citizens vote for more gerrymandering even when it's not in their long-term best interests. ## [Attention GOP: These are the Senators to help you re-open the government.](https://bridgegrades.substack.com/p/attention-gop-these-are-the-senators) _2025-10-16 · Brad Porteus · Bridge Grades_ Senators with high Bridge Scores are the most likely to come to the table and craft a win-win solution ## [Bridging in the wild -- unlikely House allies collaborate to curb Congressional stock trading](https://bridgegrades.substack.com/p/bridging-in-the-wild-unlikely-house) _2025-10-10 · Brad Porteus · Bridge Grades_ A motley bipartisan crew of House Representatives merge similar bills into collaborative legislation ## [Analyzing districts considered "in play" in the 2026 midterm elections](https://bridgegrades.substack.com/p/analyzing-districts-considered-in) _2025-09-16 · Brad Porteus · Bridge Grades_ 44 "bridgers" will fight to keep their House seats, while just 15 "dividers" face competitive races. ## [Salience, Identity Formation, Field Tactics, and Political Strategy](https://bprp.xyz/posts/salience-identity-and-political-strategy/) _2024-11-12 · bprp.xyz_ A coherent theory of political campaigning effects through identity preservation and cognitive dissonance minimization