# media update (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover media update. Page: Feed: --- ## The Rougarou - the Louisiana Lycanthrope _2026-06-20 · Junk and Disorderly: Art • Myth • Oddities From Real and Imagined Worlds_ This week on Junk and Disorderly , we’re heading into the bayous of Louisiana in search of the Rougarou — the Cajun werewolf with claws, teeth, bad hair, and apparently a pretty active social life. Michael deMeng follows the legend from New Orleans to Church Point, from old French loup-garou tales to Cajun Lent curses, from family rumors to unwanted suitors, and finally to Bayou Goula, where… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/887464/episodes/19374350-the-rougarou-the-louisiana-lycanthrope.mp3) ## Teeny Tiny Shrinies _2026-06-01 · Junk and Disorderly: Art • Myth • Oddities From Real and Imagined Worlds_ In this short episode, I take a look at some teeny tiny shrines I've created, share a bit about what inspired them, and talk about a few upcoming classes where you can make your own. Follow Michael deMeng on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content: • Instagram: @ michael\_demeng\_art • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaeldeMeng • TikTok: @michaeldemeng [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/887464/episodes/19275725-teeny-tiny-shrinies.mp3) ## Processions of the Living Dead: Day of the Dead Parades _2026-04-09 · Junk and Disorderly: Art • Myth • Oddities From Real and Imagined Worlds_ In this episode of Junk and Disorderly , I’m joined by Oaxaca retreat organizers Mija Matriz and Jon Labrousse for a conversation about Day of the Dead processions in Oaxaca — comparsas, calendas, and muerteadas — and why they feel like much more than parades. We talk about music you hear before you see, masks and costumes that feel more like presence than dress-up, and the way these events turn… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/887464/episodes/18986277-processions-of-the-living-dead-day-of-the-dead-parades.mp3) ## Tarradiddling with Baron Muchausen _2026-03-16 · Junk and Disorderly: Art • Myth • Oddities From Real and Imagined Worlds_ In this episode of Junk and Disorderly , Michael deMeng is joined by artist, author, and crime-fiction historian Gary Warren Niebuhr to explore the cinematic adventures of literature’s most gloriously unreliable storyteller—Baron Munchausen. Together we dive into two wildly different film interpretations: Karel Zeman’s visually astonishing 1962 fantasy The Fabulous Baron Munchausen and Terry… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/887464/episodes/18857286-tarradiddling-with-baron-muchausen.mp3) ## Christmas at the Movies Part Two: Children Gone Wild _2025-12-09 · Junk and Disorderly: Art • Myth • Oddities From Real and Imagined Worlds_ In Part Two of Christmas at the Movies , Michael deMeng and Gary Warren Niebuhr return to tackle holiday films where the kids take over and the adults barely stand a chance. From suburban wish-fulfillment mayhem ( Home Alone ), to dark folklore and feral Christmas mythology ( Rare Exports ), to one boy’s relentless, BB-gun-driven holiday obsession ( A Christmas Story ), these movies put childhood… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/887464/episodes/18326550-christmas-at-the-movies-part-two-children-gone-wild.mp3) ## Christmas at the Movies Part One: When Adults Run the Show _2025-12-05 · Junk and Disorderly: Art • Myth • Oddities From Real and Imagined Worlds_ This week, Michael deMeng welcomes special guest Gary Warren Niebuhr for a deep dive into three of Gary’s favorite holiday films: Xmas in Connecticut , White Christmas , and It’s a Wonderful Life . These aren’t kid-focused Christmas capers—this trio is pure classic Hollywood, where adults juggle romance, identity crises, wartime memories, career chaos, and one very stressed-out angel trying to… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/887464/episodes/18307715-christmas-at-the-movies-part-one-when-adults-run-the-show.mp3) ## The Story We're Still In - An Chat With Stephanie Lee _2025-04-21 · Junk and Disorderly: Art • Myth • Oddities From Real and Imagined Worlds_ In this episode of Junk and Disorderly, I hang out with my pal and fellow art-stirrer Stephanie Lee to talk about the books that warped—er, shaped—our young minds. From creepy creatures under the bed to magical forests and talking critters, we chat about the children’s books that left a permanent mark on our imaginations (and probably explain a lot about the art we make today). Expect nostalgia,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/887464/episodes/17015221-the-story-we-re-still-in-an-chat-with-stephanie-lee.mp3) ## Fritz Lang's Metropolis- Movie Dishin' with Gary Warren Niebuhr _2025-01-20 · Junk and Disorderly: Art • Myth • Oddities From Real and Imagined Worlds_ Join me and art buddy Garry Warren Niebuhr for a chat about the amazing and influential film Metropolis. Follow Michael deMeng on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content: • Instagram: @ michael\_demeng\_art • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaeldeMeng • TikTok: @michaeldemeng [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/887464/episodes/16470533-fritz-lang-s-metropolis-movie-dishin-with-gary-warren-niebuhr.mp3) ## Weird Xmas Traditions and Krampus Pranks _2024-12-22 · Junk and Disorderly: Art • Myth • Oddities From Real and Imagined Worlds_ In this episode of Junk and Disorderly , we’re taking a peek at some of the stranger holiday traditions—like the mysterious pickle hidden in the Christmas tree and a certain festive log with an… unexpected talent. And, of course, I’ll touch on a quirky tradition in my own home involving Krampus-themed pranks that add just the right touch of mischief to the season. It’s all about celebrating the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/887464/episodes/16323903-weird-xmas-traditions-and-krampus-pranks.mp3) ## Luchadors, Dashboard Shrines and the Virgin of Quadalupe _2024-12-12 · Junk and Disorderly: Art • Myth • Oddities From Real and Imagined Worlds_ In this episode, Michael recounts a late-night cab ride in Mexico City that turned out to be anything but ordinary. From an unexpected decision to a ride full of surprises, he explores how even the smallest details can transform a simple journey into a story worth remembering. Tune in for a tale about risk, observation, and the unexpected beauty of the road less traveled. Follow Michael deMeng on… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/887464/episodes/16269052-luchadors-dashboard-shrines-and-the-virgin-of-quadalupe.mp3) ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aRgRHtRxQibY) _2024-12-12 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## Macaroni Art, Bad Reviews, and Bernie's Revenge _2024-12-04 · Junk and Disorderly: Art • Myth • Oddities From Real and Imagined Worlds_ In this episode of Junk and Disorderly , I reflect on the early days after my first book was published and how I made the mistake of obsessing over reviews. One particular one-star review stood out—not for its kindness, let’s just say. But what started as a harsh critique took a hilariously unexpected turn thanks to some snooping, a mysterious five-star rating, and an even stranger twist. Let’s… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/887464/episodes/16222183-macaroni-art-bad-reviews-and-bernie-s-revenge.mp3)