Julio Torres Spins Immigration Stress into Satire

This podcast episode delves into various topics, including the frustrations of banking policies, the use of magic realism in filmmaking, the challenges of navigating the immigration system, and the importance of embracing problems and finding creative solutions. It also explores the attraction to difficult people as a "Problemista" and the significance of collaboration in creating a safe and fulfilling world. The episode features interviews with filmmakers and reviews of TV series, providing insights into their personal journeys and creative processes.

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Fresh Air

Julio Torres Talks About His New Absurdist Comedy Series and Satirical Film

Bank Policies and Customer Frustrations: A Tale of Overdrawn Accounts

The Immigration Bureaucracy and Absurd Obstacles Faced by Artists

The Journey to Finding the Right Title and Embracing Problems in "Problemista"

The Intersection of Problem Solving, Immigration, and Personal Journey.

Tilda Swinton's Character and Identifying as a Problemista in New York

The Attraction to Difficult People and Identifying as a Problemista

The Challenges of Being "Too Much" and Designing Eccentric Characters

Creating a Safe World through Collaboration and Filmmaking

The Challenges of Leaving a Protected World and Pursuing a Passion in Stand-Up Comedy

The Influence of Stand-Up Comedy on Finding an Original Voice

The Comedy Open Mic Experience and Finding an Original Voice

Becoming Karl Lagerfeld: A Vibrant and Entertaining Series on Self-Creation

Becoming Karl Lagerfeld: A Fictionalized Exploration of Fashion and Fame

Julio Torres Spins Immigration Stress into Satire

Fresh Air

00:00Julio Torres Talks About His New Absurdist Comedy Series and Satirical Film

Julio Torres Talks About His New Absurdist Comedy Series and Satirical Film

03:37Bank Policies and Customer Frustrations: A Tale of Overdrawn Accounts

Bank Policies and Customer Frustrations: A Tale of Overdrawn Accounts

06:38The Immigration Bureaucracy and Absurd Obstacles Faced by Artists

The Immigration Bureaucracy and Absurd Obstacles Faced by Artists

10:44The Journey to Finding the Right Title and Embracing Problems in "Problemista"

The Journey to Finding the Right Title and Embracing Problems in "Problemista"

14:15The Intersection of Problem Solving, Immigration, and Personal Journey.

The Intersection of Problem Solving, Immigration, and Personal Journey.

17:08Tilda Swinton's Character and Identifying as a Problemista in New York

Tilda Swinton's Character and Identifying as a Problemista in New York

18:51The Attraction to Difficult People and Identifying as a Problemista

The Attraction to Difficult People and Identifying as a Problemista

22:02The Challenges of Being "Too Much" and Designing Eccentric Characters

The Challenges of Being "Too Much" and Designing Eccentric Characters

26:26Creating a Safe World through Collaboration and Filmmaking

Creating a Safe World through Collaboration and Filmmaking

29:38The Challenges of Leaving a Protected World and Pursuing a Passion in Stand-Up Comedy

The Challenges of Leaving a Protected World and Pursuing a Passion in Stand-Up Comedy

32:46The Influence of Stand-Up Comedy on Finding an Original Voice

The Influence of Stand-Up Comedy on Finding an Original Voice

33:43The Comedy Open Mic Experience and Finding an Original Voice

The Comedy Open Mic Experience and Finding an Original Voice

39:53Becoming Karl Lagerfeld: A Vibrant and Entertaining Series on Self-Creation

Becoming Karl Lagerfeld: A Vibrant and Entertaining Series on Self-Creation

44:29Becoming Karl Lagerfeld: A Fictionalized Exploration of Fashion and Fame

Becoming Karl Lagerfeld: A Fictionalized Exploration of Fashion and Fame