Podcasts about act three

Giddy up!Join us as Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan saddle-up alongside Clare Martin, contributor at Paste Magazine, to gallop into some of the finest equestrian-adjacent musical numbers the world has to offer.And while we have you, why not canter on over to the NO ENCORE Patreon, where you'll find our most recent Film Club episode on The Counselor, in which Dave desperately tries to make the argument for a misunderstood masterpiece even though most critics - including his co-host Andy McCarroll - prefer to regard the Ridley Scott / Cormac McCarthy team-up as one of the worst films of modern times. We've also got a forthcoming edition of Adam's Album Club landing this Monday for your enjoyment. All for a mere €5 per month - you'd be mad to miss it.Anyway, onwards to the show! Open the stable doors, or something...ACT ONE: Dave shares some constructive feedback from a listener. He's not mad, just disappointed. ACT TWO (12:08): Adam gives a brief F1: The Album update, Lady Gaga sets a new crowd record in Brazil as local police foil a bomb plot, a Timotheé Chalamet appearance at Glastonbury is teased, Rihanna announces an exciting new release, Katy Perry offers up a lot of words to her haters, Lorde also breaks out the purple prose, Gloria Gaynor weighs in on the whole 'feminism' thing, Billy Corgan spills the tea for a second time, and we return to our beloved Kiss Korner– it's the news.ACT THREE (45:25): Top 5 Songs About Horses. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to activate as many guitar pedals as we have and get moody.Let us enter the dreamy, pensive sphere of the shoegaze genre, and who better to be joined by than first-time guest, shoegaze-enthusiast and Cable Boy frontman Semi Olusa to guide Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan through the haze and reverb of it all.That's not all that's on offer though; on the NO ENCORE Patreon, you can find weekly bonus episodes including this week's Album Club where Adam takes a look back to 2001 to discuss Daft Punk's broadly-acclaimed second album Discovery.This coming Monday, you'll also find Dave and Andy McCarroll return to their Film Club antics to break down and discuss 2013 Ridley Scott crime-thriller The Counselor, which includes an all-star cast for the ages including our very own hometown hero Michael Fassbender – oh, and by the way, many regard this as the worst film ever made, not to be missed!But onwards to the show ahead...ACT ONE: Semi tells us about Cable Boy and new music ahead of their headline show in Bello Bar at the end of the month.ACT TWO (40:20): A moment for legendary Irish lighting engineer Conor Biddle who passed away last week, the latest on Kneecap as they continue to make global headlines for their political statements and beliefs, Ryan Coogler talks Irish trad, Ben Affleck names his hip-hop Mount Rushmore and Dizzee Rascal on upskilling – it's the news.ACT THREE (1:18:14): Top 5 Shoegaze-Follow Cable Boy on Instagram / X / TikTokListen to Purple (End of the World)Tickets to Cable Boy @ Bello Bar, May 29Donate to the Biddle-Smyths Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast is about an amazing woman and her journey from Wall Street to Purpose-Driven Leadership. Meet India Gary-Martin's and listen to her amazing journey to Chair the Women Business Collaborative (WBC). On this episode of On the Brink with Andi Simon, I had the great pleasure of speaking with India Gary Martin—an accomplished global executive, entrepreneur, and now the new Chair of the Women Business Collaborative (WBC). India's story is more than a professional journey—it's an inspiring narrative about opportunity, resilience, and leadership rooted in purpose. A Global Journey Rooted in Advocacy India began her career with ambitions far from Wall Street—initially pursuing drama at Spelman College, an all-women's institution that helped shape her lifelong commitment to advancing women. A pivot to business led her to Wall Street, where she spent nearly 25 years rising through the ranks and across borders, holding CEO and CTO roles in major financial institutions. Her global career took her to London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, and Hong Kong, all while raising a family and nurturing a growing passion for justice and equity. Through it all, India remained grounded in one core belief: opportunity emerges when you stay open to change. Her career was not meticulously planned but rather built through taking chances—ones that would later translate into entrepreneurial ventures and global leadership roles. From Banking to Beauty: The Entrepreneurial Chapter India's foray into entrepreneurship was sparked not only by her desire to chart her own path but by a wake-up call. After returning from a business trip, her young daughter barely recognized her. It was a moment of reckoning—and renewal. What followed was a bold leap: the launch of a green nail polish line that grew from two retail shops in London to 300 stores across Europe and the Middle East, including Harvey Nichols and Space NK. But success is never linear. Brexit disrupted the business, scaring off investors and forcing India to shut it down. “It was the hardest thing I've ever done,” she told me, “but I learned how to pivot, and that failure isn't failure—it's just learning.” Her next chapter returned her to her roots in leadership. With Leadership for Execs and Lucent Learning, India created scalable coaching and leadership development platforms for companies, governments, and nonprofits. She also launched Act Three, a community designed to support women in midlife transition. Each venture reflects her holistic vision of leadership: adaptive, inclusive, and deeply human. Carrying Forward a Vision: Honoring Edie Fraser The Women Business Collaborative (WBC), which India now chairs, was founded by the remarkable Edie Fraser, a visionary leader in her own right. Edie had a bold and clear mission: to accelerate progress for women in business by uniting the efforts of organizations, corporations, and individuals under a single collaborative umbrella. She recognized that too many were working in silos—fighting the same battles for equal pay, position, and power. Edie's vision was both simple and powerful: we can go farther, faster, together. Her leadership transformed a concept into a movement, building a platform that now connects over 80 partner organizations, dozens of corporate champions, and countless advocates committed to equity. India Gary Martin steps into this legacy with both reverence and readiness, taking WBC into its next chapter of impact. You will enjoy watching our podcast with India here: Why WBC, Why Now? India's appointment as Chair of the Women Business Collaborative couldn't have come at a more important time. As she told me, “WBC has a tremendous opportunity right now to be a beacon for women in business. It's not just about convening—it's about shaping the future.” With over 80 partner organizations, sponsors, and donors, WBC stands at the forefront of driving change. India brings to it not just experience, but a deeply reflective, philosophical approach to leadership. She believes that collaboration doesn't mean compromising your mission—it means amplifying what unites us. “I don't believe in pushing the boulder uphill,” she said. “We do this with ease because it's who we are. It's how we operate.” Leading by Redesigning the Container One of the most profound insights India shared during our conversation was about the importance of culture in shaping behavior. “People behave as the container creates,” she explained. Rather than focusing on fixing people, she argues, organizations should focus on fixing the environment in which they operate. This anthropological lens is close to my heart. Culture isn't changed with a program or a policy—it's transformed through trust, relationships, and the daily experiences that shape how people feel and behave. As India noted, work has become transactional. We must bring it back to being relational. A Call to Community As we wrapped up our conversation, India left listeners with three powerful takeaways: You are not alone. Find your tribe. WBC is one of them. Opportunity is everywhere. Even the stormiest moments will pass—every storm runs out of rain. We are better together. None of the changes we seek can happen in isolation. Collaboration is not a strategy—it's a necessity. India also shared her excitement for the upcoming Women's Capital Summit in New York City on May 21–22. This event is all about connecting women founders with funders—and building the future of shared success. “Founders and funders, please come out,” she urged. “This is a real moment for us.” Final Thoughts India Gary Martin's story reminds us that the path to leadership isn't always straight—but it is always full of opportunity if we stay open. She embodies the power of living with purpose, leading with vision, and building together. To learn more, listen to the full podcast on On the Brink with Andi Simon and be sure to check out WBC's work and the Women's Capital Summit. Let's go further, faster—together. Other podcasts you will enjoy: 432: Gloria Bohan: From School Teacher to Travel Titan 419: Jennifer Leslie: Transform your Business with Self Awareness 405: How Denielle Finkelstein and Thyme Sullivan Are Revolutionizing Period Care Additional resources for you: My two award-winning books: Rethink: Smashing The Myths of Women in Business and On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights Our newest book, Women Mean Business: Over 500 Insights from Extraordinary Leaders to Spark Your Success, co-authored with Edie Fraser and Robyn Freedman Spizman All of our white papers, particularly those on Blue Ocean Strategy Our Medium publications (come friend us) Our website: Simon Associates Management Consultants Listen + Subscribe: Available wherever you get your podcasts—Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share with someone navigating their own leadership journey. Reach out and contact us if you want to see how a little anthropology can help your business grow.  Let's Talk! From Observation to Innovation, Andi Simon,PhD CEO | Corporate Anthropologist | Author Simonassociates.net Info@simonassociates.net @simonandi LinkedIn

In this episode of 'Act Three,' host Cara Gray welcomes Ann Medlock, a renowned writer, activist, and founder of the Giraffe Heroes Project. They explore Ann's multifaceted career and her new book 'Breadcrumbs: 18 Clues on the Path to a Meaningful, Exciting Life.' From discussing the pitfalls of the Golden Rule to embracing the risks of life and the importance of meditation, Anne shares her wisdom and experiences. They also delve into the significance of service in retirement and the challenges of balancing kindness, forgiveness, and justice. Tune in to gain insights on how to thoughtfully shape the rest of your life. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:24 Meet Ann Medlock: A Multifaceted Life 02:28 Discussing 'Breadcrumbs': Finding Meaning and Purpose 04:00 The Golden Rule vs. The Platinum Rule 05:47 Embracing Risks and Improvisation 07:29 Life Lessons and Personal Reflections 23:13 The Importance of Service and Community 26:22 Current Projects and Future Plans 28:22 Conclusion and Sponsor Reminder To purchase Ann's Books or connect with her: https://www.annmedlock.com/ Ann's Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/ann.medlock https://www.facebook.com/AnnMedlockAuthor  https://www.facebook.com/giraffeheroes https://www.linkedin.com/in/annmedlock/ This podcast is sponsored by Good Morning Freedom, my consulting practice. I help executives and professionals plan the non-financial part of their retirement, like how to discover new purpose and how you want to spend your time. I offer a 1:1 third-act blueprint package where we work together to discover some new avenues of exploration for your Act Three. This coaching is completely custom and will provide you with a ton of resources and support as you transition to this new stage of life. For all the details, please go to goodmorningfreedom.com. Connect with Cara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caraliveslife/ or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caraliveslife/ Join 3,000+ professionals reinventing retirement. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: https://www.goodmorningfreedom.com/subscribe  

Nearly two years ago, Dylan announced that he'd be writing a Dark Universe take on Field of Dreams. Now, for his last solo pitch of the Death's Door Saga, he finally has to pitch it, and it's not remotely the script he initially planned. So, is that a good thing, or a bad thing? What the Hell is Field of Nightmares, and how will it be recieved by Dalton, who has no fondness for the 1989 baseball film on which it's based? PLUS: A quick clip from this month's bonus episode, on which D&D pitch a chapter in the Jenny & Carol saga based on the obscure TV movie Snow White: A Tale of Terror! Dylan would also like to acknowledge the late, great film composer James Horner, whose themes from the original Field of Dreams feature heavily in his score to this episode. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:32 - Why Field of Dreams? 00:07:28 - Dalton hates Field of Dreams 00:08:57 - A brief Field of Dreams recap 00:11:44 - Fan expectations 00:15:00 - Director choice (or is it?) 00:21:02 - Prologue 00:25:31 - Discussion 00:27:00 - Act One 00:42:57 - Discussion 00:46:46 - Act Two Part One 01:11:01 - Discussion 01:21:23 - Bonus pod clip 01:22:27 - Act Two Part Two 01:31:54 - Discussion 01:38:13 - Act Three 02:03:00 - Mid-Credits scene 02:04:48 - The Post-Credits scene that WASN'T 02:06:02 -  Discussion 02:11:15 - The ACTUAL director choice! 02:12:24 - Coming up next… 02:16:02 - Patron acknowledgement

Act Three of Five: An old friend invites Peggy to get drunk. Gwynned holds her nose and flies to the rescue.Coming next on 8 April – Vigil: Ill Wind, Act 4Programme notesThis production contains fantasy violence, retching sounds, toxic friendship, and betrayal.Camera Obscura is Matt's new actual play of Outliers, a single-player roleplaying game of weird science by Samantha Leigh. Read a new chapter every month at foggyoutline.com/serialsDramatis personae and other definitionsRenko: A DoOm agent assigned to Sherrydown, furloughed since the office closed.Gwynned, the Shieldmaiden: A former shieldmaiden of the triple goddess Morrigan, exiled to live as a duck for the crime of saving a mortal man from her mistress' cruel whim, now freed from her curse and elevated to a third of the godhead herself.Graham: The demon equivalent of an accountant, summoned to Earth in error and now trying to make the best of it. He is destined to bring about the Apocalypse.Peggy Tailor: The prodigal daughter of a local family that dabbles in fey frolicking and organised crime, back in town to lay low after a grift gone horribly wrong.Jess Butterworth: A twenty-something shift worker, Sherrydown born and bred. While working the tarot tent at Amazement Park, she was approached by Kit, a being claiming to be her spirit guide.Department of Omissions (DO, DoOm): The UK government department tasked with preventing harm to citizens from supernatural phenomena. Severely defunded under Tory austerity policies and currently prioritising major urban population centres.Sherrydown, Brackshire: A historic English market town. One of the first towns to lose its DoOm office.Omission effect: The rejection of certain beings and phenomena by long-term memory. Recently lifted.CreditsCOMPERE: Matt BoothmanSTARRING:Vikki as Renko, the FlakeNatalie Winter as Gwynned, the DivineAlexander Pankhurst as Graham, the SummonedEllie Pitkin as Peggy Tailor, the Crookedwith Ellen Gould as Jess ButterworthROLEPLAYING GAME SYSTEM: Monster of the Week, designed by Michael SandsMUSIC BY: Alexander PankhurstSOUND DESIGN BY: Matt BoothmanSFX AND INCIDENTAL MUSIC INCLUDES: atmos small pub 10 people by v_hazard on freesound.org; and may include others made available to use without attribution.EDITED AND PRODUCED BY: Matt BoothmanFind usOn Instagram @MerelyRoleplayersOn Tumblr @merelyroleplayerswww.MerelyRoleplayers.com

In this episode of Act Three, hosted by Cara Gray, we delve into a captivating conversation with Alicia Johnson, a writer and transformation specialist. Alicia discusses her upcoming book, 'Buried Treasure,' which blends memoir and practical guidance for trauma recovery through wonder and self-revelation. She also shares her inspiring journey of returning to the modeling industry with Ford Models, breaking barriers as a mature, curvy model. Join us as Alicia talks about her approach to aging, her work in personal and professional renewal, and her exciting future projects, including her forthcoming novel 'Hudson.' Plus, insights on how to plan and intentionally design your third act of life.   00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:24 Guest Introduction: Alicia Johnson 02:18 Alicia's Modeling Journey 03:06 The Ford Modeling Agency Story 08:59 Representation and Aging in Fashion 15:29 Alicia's New Home Plans 20:23 Back to the Book: Wonder-Based Trauma Recovery 21:00 Personal Trauma and Lifelong Research 21:33 Synthesizing Research During Covid 23:27 The Role of Play and Imagination in Healing 24:32 The Body Keeps the Score 25:57 Making Friends with Your Brain 29:36 Understanding Personal Trauma 32:37 Transformational Projects and Brand Strategy 38:02 Future Projects and Personal Growth 45:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts To purchase Alicia's Books or connect with her:  https://www.aliciaellejohnson.com/ Forbes Article: How Mature, Plus-size Models are Creating Their Own Runways https://www.forbes.com/sites/kristenphilipkoski/2025/01/30/how-mature-plus-size-models-are-creating-their-own-runways/ This podcast is sponsored by Good Morning Freedom, my consulting practice. I help executives and professionals plan the non-financial part of their retirement, like how to discover new purpose and how you want to spend your time. I offer a 1:1 third-act blueprint package where we work together to discover some new avenues of exploration for your Act Three. This coaching is completely custom and will provide you with a ton of resources and support as you transition to this new stage of life. For all the details, please go to goodmorningfreedom.com. Connect with Cara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caraliveslife/ or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caraliveslife/

Welcome back to Pizza Quest! It's been a while since we've caught up with our two most recurring and popular guests, pizza legends John Arena (Metro Pizza in Las Vegas) and Brian Spangler (Apizza Scholl's, Portland, OR). Not only have they both been there and done it all, but they are also trusted mentors to many pizza operator newbies and, over these past years on Pizza Quest, have served as prophets-in-residence,alerting us to what to watch for next. We've broken stories with them on emerging trends like the pizzeria/bagel connection, sourdough is here to stay, and the return of the tavern/parlor/bar pizza style. In this episode, these esteemed pizza "elders" tell us about what they see coming next, as well as sharing some intimate, personal reflections regarding their next steps as they each approach their own "Act Three," and confront the challenges of transitioning into elderhood. Bottom line: even if you never plan to stop, you still need to have an exit strategy....

We're here to make you an offer you can't refuse, listener. Just sign on the dotted line, and the hefty advance that is our podcast will land in the bank account that is your ears.This week we return to Sonic Architowers where Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan are joined by Alan Duggan Borges of Gilla Band, The Claque and most recently The Null Club ahead of the forthcoming self-titled EP due for release on 4 April (which you can preorder here) to discuss songs that discuss the very industry that is the lifeblood of this podcast– the music industry.Will we uncover the shady secrets of the music world and all of its dealings by the end of the podcast? Tune in to find out...Elsewhere, you can find our most recent Film Club episode featuring Dave, Richard Chambers and Andy McCarroll discussing the absolute edit-fest that is Any Given Sunday here on Patreon, and signing up gets you bonus episodes every given Sunday, as well as weekly show previews and early and ad-free access to all main feed epsiodes, so don't miss out.ACT ONE (6:50): We talk to Alan about The Null Club's forthcoming EP, Gilla Band and more.ACT TWO (35:11): Brian Dobson AKA Snoop Dobb shows off his rap skills, Denis Leary shares his experience meeting Michael Stipe, David Draiman adds fuel to the fire (literally), Nick Cave Clarification Corner, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 soundtrack revealed and Jim Morrison is apparently alive and well(?)– it's the news.ACT THREE (59:41): Top 5 Music Industry-Preorder The Null Club EP on BandcampFollow The Null Club on InstagramSee The Null Club Live Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pilar takes a moment to talk about the themes, triggers and ah-hah moments that work to create a strong act three in a feature film. Surprise announcement at the end of the episode!

Let's get avant-garde and abstract - it's time to throw it back to 1970s downtown New York City for this week's Top 5 countdown. Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan know next-to-nothing about this genre, so thankfully they have Dublin-based roustabout Skinner on board to take them through it. The multi-instrumentalist is fresh off tour in support of his debut album New Wave Vaudeville, which gets the official NO ENCORE 'go listen to this right after the podcast' seal of approval. ACT ONE (6:47): Skinner talks New Wave Vaudeville and falls prey to some impromptu quickfire quizzing. ACT TWO (33:02): This week's news section takes in the Oscars, Drake and Travis Scott witnessing John Cena's shocking heel turn, FIFA going full Super Bowl, ultra-brief Choice Prize chat, questionable auction items, and Dave's Sonic Challenge. ACT THREE (1:10:36): Top 5 No Wave.-Follow Skinner on Instagram Listen to New Wave Vaudeville on Bandcamp / Spotify / Apple Music Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What separates great leaders from the rest? In this episode, discover the three game-changing questions that define leadership success: What did you know? When did you know it? What did you do about it? Karen and Jenn unpack how these simple yet powerful questions build accountability, prevent crisis escalation, and create cultures of trust. Learn why "doing nothing" might be your riskiest move yet.

Dust off your finest tuxedo and/or ball gown - we've got OSCAR FEVER this week~!Dave and Adam are joined by Lucien Waugh-Daly, host of the superb Boy Party podcast, to predict the big winners at this Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony, and to celebrate the best songs that took home gold over the years. Despite the fact that Lucien thinks the award should be abolished, by the way. We've also got a busy news section and a particularly lively gig review, plus details of exciting upcoming Patreon projects - remember. it's a mere five euro a month for weekly bonus episodes, just hit up patreon.com/noencore ACT ONE: The preamble in which we ramble. ACT TWO (14:20): The boys report back from Touché Amoré's visit to Dublin, run the rule over this year's big Oscar contenders, assess Stormzy's attempting at clarification, detail why Disturbed frontman David Draiman sucks, and consider AI's ongoing threat to the creative arts. ACT THREE (1:03:47): Top 5 Best Original Song Oscar Winners. -Follow Lucien on Letterboxd / InstagramListen to the Boy Party Podcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of 'Act Three,' host Cara Gray sits down with John Graham, an author, adventurer, former diplomat, and executive director of the Giraffe Heroes Project. John shares his incredible journey of seeking purpose, from hitchhiking through revolutions to climbing dangerous mountains and serving as a U.S. Foreign Service officer and a peacebuilder with the United Nations. He discusses the transformative power of finding meaning through service and highlights his work with the Giraffe Heroes Project, which inspires people to take courageous actions for the common good. Cara and John discuss the importance of finding purpose at any stage of life and offer insights on how to intentionally design a meaningful third act.   00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:24 Guest Introduction: John Graham 02:02 Early Adventures and Life Lessons 06:35 Diplomatic Career and Foreign Service 08:17 United Nations and Anti-Apartheid Efforts 18:13 Giraffe Heroes Project: Inspiring Stories 27:10 Finding Purpose in Life 30:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Giraffe Heros Project: https://www.giraffe.org/ John's Website: johngraham.org   Find John on Socials: https://www.facebook.com/giraffeheroes https://www.instagram.com/johngraham3440 https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnagraham1/ This podcast is sponsored by Good Morning Freedom, my consulting practice. I help executives and professionals plan the non-financial part of their retirement, like how to discover new purpose and how you want to spend your time. I offer a 1:1 third-act blueprint package where we work together to discover some new avenues of exploration for your Act Three. This coaching is completely custom and will provide you with a ton of resources and support as you transition to this new stage of life. For all the details, please go to goodmorningfreedom.com. Connect with Cara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caraliveslife/ or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caraliveslife/  

Hell has broken loose in the Dark Universe, and we could really use some levity — both there and in the real world! Fear not, for our heroes may be dead, but at least there's, uh, these guys. Time to meet Dark Universe MYSTERY MEN! For the first time, the Didactic Mr. Dylan has (mostly) stepped off his political soapbox to deliver a pure action-adventure romp whose primary objective is to show the fans at home a good time. Hear how Dylan took his mission to create some frivilous fan-service way too seriously and wrote a massive tome that had to be cut almost in half to make it to air. PLUS: A clip from our latest bonus episode, in which D&D workshop a Dark Universe version of Sondheim's "Into the Woods." TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Start 00:06:03 - Fan Expectations 00:14:24 - Act One 00:40:13 - Discussion 00:45:11 - Act Two Part One 01:07:54 - Discussion 01:13:41 - Act Two Part Two 01:29:37 - Discussion 01:37:07 - Act Three 02:10:56 - Mid-Credits Scene 02:12:27 - Post-Credits Scene 02:13:44 - Discussion

He's finally come home. NO ENCORE is only delighted to welcome back Ireland's sharpest surrealistic humourist in the form of Peter McGann~! The boy has been busy, what with a brand new Sky comedy series and a nationwide tour both imminent. Thankfully, he's lost none of his zeal, especially when it comes to celebrating the work of filmmakers like Martin Scorsese, who takes centre stage as the focus of this week's Top 5.Elsewhere, there's all the usual news and views that you've come for. And if you crave even more NO ENCORE content, we have a brand new Film Club with Andy McCarroll all about copaganda cult favourite S.W.A.T., while Sonic Architect Adam is prepping a 'Spotify vs Apple Music' episode to land this Sunday - it's all happening on our Patreon page for a mere fiver a month!ACT ONE: Let's learn more about Peter's present endeavours. Also - Dave won a quiz!ACT TWO (25:53): A not terribly inspiring news week takes in Benny Blanco's horrific Valentine's Day surprise for Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift's Saturday Night Live battle, Adam's Formula 1 concert report, Mark Hoppus' lucrative Banksy pivot, Ozzy Osbourne's farewell show, and the re-opening of the Bono Box.ACT THREE (1:01:42): Top 5 Underrated Martin Scorsese Needle Drops.Small Town, Big Story trailerGet tickets for Peter's tour Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Act Three of the season has begun, and this week is admittedly Sandoval heavy, but maybe that just means he's out next week. Sam emerges with a good idea at breakfast, Gabby's social media has propelled her to BSA status and Dylan is following the producer playbook. Danielle should be shaking in her boots at this point, aside from all that other shaking she's doing. Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary level to get full access to movie reviews and past seasons of US Drag Race, UK, Canada, Down Under, Espana, Global All Stars, Philippines and more.Join us at our OnlyMary's level for EVEN MORE movie reviews, brackets, and deep dives into our personal lives!Patreon: www.patreon.com/alrightmaryEmail: alrightmarypodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @alrightmarypodJohnny: @johnnyalso (Instagram)Colin: @colindrucker_ (Instagram)Web: www.alrightmary.com  

Is it future? Or is it past? One thing's for sure - it's a brand new season of NO ENCORE~!And it wouldn't be The Return of this particular podcast without leaning into some truly tragic news in the form of the passing of visionary filmmaker David Lynch, who shuffled off this mortal coil in mid-January. As such, we're marking the first episode back with a tribute to a man who inspired as much creativity as he did nightmares during his time on this earth. A true original, Lynch cast a genuinely mesmerising spell in his work via a uniquely potent mix of imagination, surrealism, horror, and deep empathy. He deserves to be celebrated, and so we will do just that. Leading the charge is returning guest co-host David A. Tapley; mastermind of Tandem Felix and a damn fine Gordon Cole impersonator - seriously, he went as him for a Twin Peaks-themed night once and it looked and sounded terrific. ACT ONE: The preamble in which we ramble. ACT TWO (9:05): Plenty of news to dissect from weeks gone by, including Nine Inch Nails' very welcome impending visit to Dublin, Grimes saying Grimes things, the jaw-dropping Emilia Perez controversy, popular music artists of the time turning to cinematic endeavours. Ringo Starr's red-hot confession, Kendrick's dominance at the Grammy Awards (and Drake's further public humiliation), Gracie Abrams stans finding new ways to cause problems, the Boyzone documentary, and Billy Corgan stepping onto our turf. ACT THREE (1:09:06): Top 5 David Lynch Music-Follow Tandem Felix on X / Instagram / Bandcamp Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025 kicks off Big, Old, and Dark with Dalton's first solo pitch of the season! It's a modern twist on gothic horror, based on a 1928 novel by J.B. Priestley and a James Whale Universal horror classic that was almost lost forever. How will Dalton reimagine this spooky tale to fit into the HELL ON EARTH era of our ongoing Dark Universe? We'll be real with you - this is a heavy episode, so we've included a trigger warning section that you can skip to before proceeding to the script reading. Listeners sensitive to depictions of sexual assault or trans characters in mortal peril may want to visit the timestamp below before proceeding into the episode. 02:15:26 - Trigger Warnings (SPOILERS!) This week's episode is brought to you by our Patreon, where we've posted the uninterrupted and unabridged reading of Dalton's script, which was just too plain long to keep in this episode. Also, this month on Are You Afraid of Dylan & Dalton? we pitched a Dark Universe take on the Disney classic The Parent Trap! Enjoy a peek during this episode's intermission and start a 7-day free trial at Patreon.com/DarkUniversePod.  TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Start 00:06:43 - Fan Expectations 00:10:05 - Dalton's Approach 00:15:54 - Trigger Warning Warning 00:17:21 - Episode Format 00:19:04 - Director Choice 00:20:55 - Act One 00:53:19 - Discussion 01:04:24 - Act Two Part One 01:28:11 - Discussion 01:38:09 - Act Two Part Two 01:52:48 - Discussion 01:57:36 - Act Three 02:15:26 - Trigger Warnings (SPOILERS!) 02:17:09 - Discussion

  In this episode of Act Three, host Cara Gray welcomes Kevin Newby, a versatile professional with over 25 years of experience in startups, marketing and executive leadership. Kevin discusses his journey from traditional advertising to digital, his experience with startups, and the challenges of corporate transitions and acquisitions. He also shares personal insights from his throat cancer diagnosis and how it influenced his career and led him to executive life coaching. Kevin offers a compelling narrative on self-advocacy, professional growth, and the power of mentorship. This episode provides valuable lessons on navigating life's challenges and finding purpose in transformation.   00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:23 Meet Kevin Newby: A Creative Problem Solver 01:36 Transitioning to Digital: Early Career Challenges 02:53 Navigating Acquisitions and Corporate Changes 06:20 Founding Kadium: Belief and Hustle 09:18 Joining Havas: A New Role and Challenges 16:33 Personal Struggles and Career Impact 20:27 Facing Financial Fears 20:48 Navigating Cancer Treatments 21:13 Self-Reflection and Realizations 23:32 Post-Cancer Challenges 25:43 Joining the Mankind Project 31:37 Embracing Coaching and New Beginnings 36:28 Ideal Clients and Coaching Philosophy 38:55 Conclusion and Contact Information You can find Kevin here:  https://www.kevinnewby.coach/ This podcast is sponsored by Good Morning Freedom, my consultancy. I help executives and professionals plan the non-financial part of their retirement, like how to discover new purpose and how you want to spend your time. I offer a 1:1 coaching retirement blueprint package where we work together to discover some new avenues of exploration for your Act Three. This coaching is completely custom and will provide you with a ton of resources and support as you transition to this new stage of life. For all the details, please go to goodmorningfreedom.com/. Connect with Cara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caraliveslife/ 

In this episode we have the third and final act of our first miniseries, The Illusion of Unity. In act two, after learning there was a fleet of alien ships on their way to Earth and they would reach us in 75 years, the human race banded together to create our own ships to intercept them. Now, in the conclusion, it's time to meet our interstellar neighbors.If you have a story you'd like to contribute to the series, you can visit https://submissions.soundconceptmedia.com/Curator: Keith Conrad linktr.ee/keithrconradNarrator: Darren Marlar https://darrenmarlar.com/Man on the Street: Ray Stevens https://ramblinraystevens.com/Dr. Michael Green: Andrew Donaldson https://heardtell.substack.com/President of the United States: Peter Thiele https://voiceoverpeter.com/Dr. Richard Holman: Roger Badesch https://x.com/TeacherRBOther shows hosted by Darren Marlar:Weird Darkness: https://weirddarkness.com/Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vote early, and vote often. NO ENCORE returns with the final 'regular' episode of 2024, with the great Carl Kinsella for company. As Ireland goes to the polls, it's time to focus on the often eyebrow-raising clash between politics and music as Carl delivers his shouts for the most interesting election-based audio material going. Beforehand, a very busy news section taking in all the reaction to Kendrick Lamar stealing the weekend headlines, the continued slow death of cinema etiquette, and plenty more besides. You can check out Carl's weekly 'Surrealing in the Years' column on The Journal here, and follow him on Bluesky, X, and Instagram if you so desire. And if you want more bonus NO ENCORE content, please consider supporting us on Patreon - our Film Club returns this week with a deep dive into T2: Trainspotting and, naturally, the original film that spawned it. Sign up now @ patreon.com/noencore As for this very episode... ACT ONE: Carl learns more about Ireland's hardest-working band. ACT TWO (14:40): All the Kendrick Lamar GNX fallout that's fit to podcast about, how movie musical Wicked is leaving chaos in its wake, Ed Sheeran versus Manchester United's new manager, and a shocking display from Boyz II Men - it's this week's news section! ACT THREE (1:09:44): Top 5 Election Songs Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dark Legion: Death's Door unleashed Hell on Earth. Now, Dylan & Dalton are exploring their universe's terrifying new status quo with a season of standalone stories packed with new (read: expendable) characters. First up, Dylan is taking a swing at a Dark Universe reimagining of one of the most important horror films of all time: Night of the Living Dead. The last version of this script was killed before it went to air. Can Dylan pull off a resurrection? Our partner podcast for this episode is Your Favorite Bad Movie Podcast, the show that dares to ask "If this movie is so bad, why do you like it so much?" Hosts Chris, Anna, and Greg confront guests about their own personal favorite bad movies, including AYADU's own Dylan Roth and his beloved The Fast & the Furious: Tokyo Drift! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Start 00:08:17 - Fan Expectations 00:15:37 - Director Choice 00:17:17 - Prologue 00:29:02 - Discussion 00:33:23 - Act One 00:55:10 - Discussion/Fight! 01:06:56 - Act Two, Part One 01:17:46 - Discussion 01:21:52 - Act Two, Part Two 01:33:02 - Discussion 01:53:48 - Act Three 01:59:52 - Discussion 02:02:22 - Act Three Continued 02:17:17 - Post-Credits Scene 02:18:08 - Discussion

It's a long one this week, which feels fitting given the ambitious and expansive theme - why yes, the humble concept album finally falls beneath the NO ENCORE microscope.Julie Hough returns to the studio with five such records for company, and some insight into her latest musical project - PostLast. As ever, there's plenty of news and other such things to discuss, so let's do it to it before it does it to us... ACT ONE: Adam and Dave survive respective individual disasters and plug various wares accordingly. ACT TWO (16:20): Julie explains why she took on yet another new endeavour - check out PostLast's debut EP Pull Me Into The Open Sea at your earliest convenience. ACT THREE (27:30): A busy news section takes in a very early 2000s scrap, an x-rated problem with the Wicked movie, the record collection of a serial killer, slights against Rick Rubin, and Noel Gallagher's latest innovation. ACT FOUR (1:04:19): Top 5 Concept Albums-Follow Julie Hough on InstagramTickets to Daithí's Ableton seminarListen to PostLast on Spotify Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is our spoiler-free review and discussion of Arcane Season Two, Act Two. We share our thoughts on this incredible series's first and second acts, pushing the medium of animation forward. We gush over the perfect blend of artistry and storytelling that Riot Games and Fortiche have achieved and reveal which episode from Act 2 we're most excited for fans to experience.Act One of ARCANE Season Two is now streaming on Netflix, followed by Act Two on Nov. 16 and Act Three on Nov. 23.  Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord HEREJoin Nate on Twitch at - twitch.tv/nateplaysgames

In this episode of Done and Dunne, we return to Dominick Dunne's reporting around the first trial and Lyle and Erik Menendez, resulting in two hung juries. What is the defense portion of this case? What is the other drama inside the courtroom, from the family to the media to the observers? All sources can be found at doneanddunne.com. Continue your investigation with ad-free and bonus episodes on Patreon! To advertise on Done & Dunne, please reach out to info@amplitudemediapartners.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*And the nation in question is the good 'ol US of A. As you've no doubt noticed by now, Donald John Trump is the President-elect of the United States of America. Cast aside the numerous valid and alarming reasons for this scenario not to come to pass, for it is indeed a reality once again. If you're feeling uneasy, well, you're not alone. And so NO ENCORE has no real choice but to get a bit political this week as the returning Mark Conroy takes us through his hand-picked audio that best sums up the current state of Stateside affairs right now. There's also a news section that thankfully is considerably less political, and some major personal updates, too. Enjoy? ACT ONE: Dave went to see Max Richter in concert, then later wound up in hospital. The two events are unconnected, he thinks. Meanwhile, Adam joins the fourth estate!ACT TWO (25:25): A busy news section features the passing of legendary producer and notable quotable Quincy Jones, Robert Smith's commitment to the goth lifestyle, Charli XCX's literary triumph, Olivia Rodrigo's dating advice, the rise of entertainment-focused 'cigfluencers', and awkward onstage happenings involving Morrissey and Thom Yorke. ACT THREE (1:02:20): Top 5 State of the Nation Addresses. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the week of hallow's eve, we're keeping it semi-spooky at NO ENCORE as we welcome back Kieran McGuinness of Delorentos and Driven Snow fame to discuss his TOP 5 MURDER BALLADS. Ballads of old and new within, there's plenty to line your crosshairs up at on this week's episode.And if that's simply not enough NO ENCORE for your ears, feel free to join us over on patreon.com/noencore for weekly bonus content including Album Club and Film Club, the latter of which will be bestowing it's latest edition on the feed this Sunday!ACT ONE: A pre-show birthday celebration for one of the greatest songs of all time, followed by Kieran discusses the upcoming Driven Snow Smock Alley Theatre show - you can get your tickets for that here.ACT TWO (13:47): Helen Mirren's disappointment that a certain grunge singer passed hadn't experienced a certain technology, what Lily Allen is up to with her feet these days, a lengthy discussion on burnout among the musical community, Vera Farmiga's venture into heavy metal and more – it's the news!ACT THREE (56:28): Top 5 Murder Ballads Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Act Three of Five: As the innocents evacuate, hostilities escalate. The walls are closing in.Coming next on 12 November – Vigil: Tailor Made, Act 4Programme notesThis production contains strong language, drug use, gunfire, and gory fantasy violence.Nominate your favourite podcasts for the 2024 Discover Pods Awards. Merely Roleplayers is eligible under Fiction and I Need A Miracle, the scripted audio drama Matt wrote, is eligible for Best New Podcast of 2024.Luvvie alert! We simply must introduce you to The Thorne Files, a fellow Monster of the Week actual play podcast detailing the exploits and mysteries explored by agents of Thorne Investigations, a paranormal investigations agency, in 1952.Dramatis personae and other definitionsPeggy Tailor: The prodigal daughter of a local family that dabbles in fey frolicking and organised crime, back in town to lay low after a grift gone horribly wrong.Calistarius Softbinding: A local horror writer with a cult following, who sponsored the construction of a whole new wing of Sherrydown's library. Calistarius Softbinding is a nom de plume.Ed Kincaid: A once promising, now disgraced MI5 agent assigned to investigate the more … esoteric threats reported to the national security hotline.Jinny Greenteeth: Proprietor of the Grove of Oddities, a tacky Sherrydown tourist attraction. In a past life, Jinny was branded a witch after a series of drownings in her Lancashire village.Department of Omissions (DO, DoOm): The UK government department tasked with preventing harm to citizens from supernatural phenomena. Severely defunded under Tory austerity policies and currently prioritising major urban population centres.Sherrydown, Brackshire: A historic English market town. One of the first towns to lose its DoOm office.Omission effect: The rejection of certain beings and phenomena by long-term memory. Recently lifted.CreditsCOMPERE: Matt BoothmanSTARRING:Ellie Pitkin as Peggy Tailor, the CrookedChris Buxey as Calistarius Softbinding, the ExpertChris MacLennan as Ed Kincaid, the ProfessionalJosh Yard as Jinny Greenteeth, the Spellslingerwith Chris Starkey as Cameron JarvisROLEPLAYING GAME SYSTEM: Monster of the Week, designed by Michael SandsMUSIC BY: Alexander PankhurstSOUND DESIGN BY: Matt BoothmanSFX AND INCIDENTAL MUSIC INCLUDES: Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod; and may include others made available to use without attribution.EDITED AND PRODUCED BY: Matt BoothmanFind usOn Instagram @MerelyRoleplayersOn Tumblr @merelyroleplayerswww.MerelyRoleplayers.com

We're getting our sequel on this week as TRY Channel hero Seán Connolly returns to NO ENCORE HQ for a follow-up to his previous appearance in May - do check that one out here if you haven't already. It's time to return to the dizzying world of the leitmotif, with five new selections courtesy of the boy Connolly. All that and all the usual awaits you on another packed episode. And if you fancy some bonus content, do hit up patreon.com/noencore to keep up with our regular instalments of Film Club and Album Club - new AC this Sunday!ACT ONE: Brief live reports on Common Threads, Shiv, and HEALTH. ACT TWO (14:33): A lengthy discussion on Liam Payne, the media coverage of his death, and the entertainment industry at large. You can read Anna Leszkiewicz' New Statesman piece here.ACT THREE: The rest of this week's news section features Paul Mescal, Gracie Abrams, Cher, and Bono, sort of. ACT FOUR (56:27): Top 5 Leitmotifs II-Follow Seán Connolly on Instagram / XWatch The TRY Channel on YouTube Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Curious to see Star Trek Adventures RPG 2e in action! Join 2e writers Jim Johnson, Michael Dismuke, Meric Moir, Al Spader and the maintainer of the STA Character and Ship Creator, BC Holmes as we play Act THREE of “Test of Honor” from the Political Actions mission brief pack. This time we dive into operating the U.S.S. Challenger and pushing the ship and its crew to their limits.

In this episode of Act Three, host Cara Gray welcomes Dani Klein Modisett, a comedian, writer, actor, and founder of Laughter On Call. Dani shares her compelling journey of developing laughter therapy for Alzheimer's patients, inspired by her mother's diagnosis. The discussion expands to her innovative work using comedy to enhance workplace culture, her transition to virtual services during COVID-19, and her initiatives like 'Lunchtime Laughter' live streams. Through personal anecdotes and professional experiences, Dani underscores the profound impact of laughter on mental wellness, community building, and team unity. The episode encapsulates her dual efforts in engaging seniors and corporate teams with interactive, humor-based activities, emphasizing the essential role of connection and authenticity in life's transitions. Join us for an inspiring conversation about resilience, purpose-driven work, and the healing power of laughter. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:23 Guest Introduction: Dani Klein Modisette 02:13 The Birth of Laughter on Call 07:25 Memorable Moments and Success Stories 16:02 Teaching Stand-Up at UCLA 20:43 The Call That Changed Everything 22:04 Pregnancy and Career Shift 22:38 Writing and Motherhood 23:31 The Birth of a New Show 24:16 Transitioning to Long-Form Writing 25:03 Philosophy on Career Transitions 26:21 The Courage to Keep Going 27:37 Unexpected Turns and New Beginnings 30:14 Entrepreneurial Journey 35:24 Laughter On Call: Vision and Future 40:04 Conclusion and Contact Information To connect with Dani and learn more about Laughter on Call: https://www.laughteroncall.com/ Dani's Forbes 50 Over 50 profile: https://www.forbes.com/profile/dani-klein-modisett/ This podcast is sponsored by Good Morning Freedom, my retirement coaching firm. I help executives and professionals plan the non-financial part of their retirement, like how to discover new purpose and how you want to spend your time. I offer a 1:1 coaching retirement blueprint package where we work together to discover some new avenues of exploration for your Act Three. This coaching is completely custom and will provide you with a ton of resources and support as you transition to this new stage of life. For all the details, please go to goodmorningfreedom.com/services.   Connect with Cara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caraliveslife/ or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caraliveslife/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cara.a.gray/  

Autumnal gloom has set in and the only way is down after Zara Hedderman's all-timer of a Top 5 on the previous episode, right? WRONG! Despite the astounding heights of that aforementioned T5, we're keeping the energy supercharged with the returning Max Zanga, present in-studio as a representative of mysterious rising solo talent Filmore!, who definitely is a different person than Max, honest. The new Filmore! EP is called Idle Death Gamble and it's really very good indeed, and so we talk about that and the overall project at large. Elsewhere, we've got a truly nonsensical Top 5, and a grab-bag of news to get through...And don't forget to hit up patreon.com/noencore, we've got a new Film Club episode dropping this Sunday, all about sweaty and problematic 1993 thriller Falling Down.ACT ONE: The preamble in which we ramble. ACT TWO: Filmore! in conversation. Kinda. ACT THREE (31:54): News! Robert Smith bashes Oasis, Taylor Swiftonomics keeps on churning out the goods, Donald Trump reveals his megamix, Atomic Kitten are still a thing, and some words for the late, great Ka. ACT FOUR (1:04:32): Top 5 Nonsense Songs. -Follow Max Zanga on Instagram / X Follow Filmore! on InstagramListen to Idle Death Gamble Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well it's (j)over. We paid cash money to witness JONKER 2: FOLIE A JONK on opening night and lived to tell the tale. And tell it, we shall. NO ENCORE's very own Harley Quinn returns as Zara Hedderman joins Dave and Adam for the post-clown debrief, a bunch of news, and a truly unique and personal Top 5.Don't forget, you can get this and every new NO ENCORE episode 24 hours early and ad-free, AND additional bonus audio content by signing up to Patreon.com/NOENCORE.ACT ONE (5:35): We came. We saw. We jonkered. ACT TWO (23:27): Charli XCX and Joe Duffy together at last, Billie Eilish controls her narrative, Taylor Swift wins again, Justin Hawkins tackles The Cure, and Chris Martins talks up Fontaines - it's the news. ACT THREE (55:19): Top 5 Karaoke Songs-Follow Zara on Instagram / X Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NEWS: - THE PENGUIN premieres during the recording of this episode - MICKEY17 trailer (based on MICKEY7 by Edward Ashton) w/Robert Pattinson - ALIEN: ROMULUS cross $330 million (cost $80 to make) - Netflix announces MAGIC THE GATHERING animated show - ARCANE trailer out; show will debut on November 9th and will return in three acts. Act One will begin on November 9th, Act Two debuts on November 16th, Act Three, the final act, will release on November 23rd OGTW - BECKER: RINGS OF POWER, DAREDEVIL s03 (halfway), FOUNDATION s02 (halfway) - DIAZ: BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE, SOME DESPERATE GLORY by Emily Tesh, RESIDENT ALIEN s01e05-07 MAIN TOPIC: Three years after WANDAVISION Agatha Harkness returns in her own show, AGATHA ALL ALONG, but was it worth the wait? Is she a strong enough character to headline her own series? Join Michael and Joe as they discuss what they liked and did not like about the first two episodes of this new Marvel Television show. What did you think? Let the team know! Welcome to The Kybercast! #AgathaAllAlong #ThePenguin #Mickey17 #Mickey7 #AlienRomulus #MagicTheGathering #Arcane #LOTR #TheRingsOfPower #DareDevil #Foundation #SomeDesperateGlory #ResidentAlien #BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice

WHO WILL SURVIVE? Part One of the Phase Three finale put our heroes — and our audience — through Hell. The stakes are higher than ever. What fate awaits the Dark Legion? Our partner podcast this month isn't a podcast, but an honest to god book, by our friend and voice of Dr. Jennifer Halsey — Ella Dawson! Check out But How Are You, Really? wherever books or audiobooks are found. GUEST CAST (watch out for spoilers!) Ella Dawson as Dr. Jennifer Halsey Gita Jackson as Countess Marya Zaleska merritt k. as Adelaide Van Helsing Sarah Norcross as Demi Lavelle Frankie Starker as Princess Ahmanet Kendra Wells as Hunter Marin TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Start 00:04:45 - Act Two, Part Two 00:32:41 - Discussion 00:38:34 - Act Two Continued 00:45:42 - Discussion 00:49:11 - Act Two Continued 00:56:56 - Discussion 01:09:46 - Act Three 01:37:17 - Discussion 01:38:06 - Post-Credits Scene 01:40:14 - Discussion

Rejoice! We're back in the studio! And we're joined from way out west by the returning Daithí and the debuting Peter Kelly, with both men in town to talk year two of Ireland's most unique and exciting new music and arts festival - Common Threads. The boys also take on a lively news section and list off their five go-to tracks that you simply must throw on when the party starts to fade and the dance floor begins to evacuate. Bangers only, naturally. ACT ONE: We discuss the return of Common Threads and what it's all about with the two masterminds behind the new festival. ACT TWO (22:20): Marvel prove Dave's point, Elton John endorses Fontaines, Liam Gallagher loses the plot, and Jonker 2 draws ever closer - it's the news. ACT THREE (41:17): Top 5 Party Revivers-Tickets for Common Threads Oct 11 & 12 2024Follow Daithí on X / Instagram Follow Peter Kelly on Instagram Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of 'Act Three,' host Cara Gray brings on Scott Wozniak, CEO of Swoz Consulting, to dive deep into his multifaceted career journey. With an impressive background that spans professional acting, non-profit leadership, and strategic consulting for global giants like Chick-fil-A, Scott shares invaluable insights on navigating career transitions. Learn how Scott's early experiences in theater under his mother's direction planted the seeds for a lifelong pursuit of impactful leadership. Discover why Scott believes that true growth comes from stepping into the unknown, and how his innovative strategies can help transform businesses from startups to legendary brands. Also, hear about his latest venture, the Legendary Brands Academy, designed to help small to mid-size businesses achieve excellence. Don't miss this episode filled with practical advice and inspirational stories!   00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:23 Guest Introduction: Scott Wozniak 02:37 Scott's Early Career as a Child Actor 08:08 Transition from Acting to Nonprofit Work 11:05 Discovering Leadership and Consulting 17:57 Joining Chick-fil-A 20:46 Considering a Career Change 21:02 Understanding the Role at Chick-fil-A 22:01 The Unique Job Opportunity 23:15 Embracing Lifelong Learning 24:23 The Importance of Growth 25:14 Overcoming Ego and Embracing Change 26:27 The Value of Being a Beginner 32:46 Launching a New Venture 38:10 Introducing Legendary Brands Academy 41:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   Scott's New Online Program: www.LegendaryBrandsAcademy.com Bestselling book: Make Your Brand Legendary - https://amzn.to/3PD3szu   This podcast is sponsored by Good Morning Freedom, my retirement coaching firm. I help executives and professionals plan the non-financial part of their retirement, like how to discover new purpose and how you want to spend your time. I offer a 1:1 coaching retirement blueprint package where we work together to discover some new avenues of exploration for your Act Three. This coaching is completely custom and will provide you with a ton of resources and support as you transition to this new stage of life. For all the details, please go to goodmorningfreedom.com/services. Connect with Cara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caraliveslife/ or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caraliveslife/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cara.a.gray/  

Dave finally takes the long-overdue plunge into the multi-layered, cocaine-powered world of yacht rock. But will he sink or swim? It's up to famed local film critic Brian Lloyd to ensure that the waters don't become too treacherous.Don't miss a new episode of Film Club this Sunday as Dave and Mikey discuss underrated sci-fi adventure SOURCE CODE. Hit up patreon.com/noencore to sign up. ACT ONE: For no real justifiable reason, Dave and Brian detail the motion picture Flora & Son along with Brian's difficult interview with the man who made it. ACT TWO (12:38): Oasis fallout, Brad Pitt strangeness, Britney Spears cinematics, Nick Cave scrutiny, Jonker 2 hype, and the verdict on The Crow 2024 - it's the news. ACT THREE (46:34): Top 5 Yacht Rock Songs-Follow Brian Lloyd on X / Instagram Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I got to speak with Kelly Vincent about the newest installment in 'The Art of Being Ugly' series, Ugliest. However you don't need any prior knowledge of the first installments to enjoy this interview, we bring you in and get you all up to day (without extensive spoilers!) so you can go out and enjoy the entire series! Follow Kelly Follow OTS Get Ugliest Island Books Charlie's Quail Ridge Books Odyssey Bookshop

We missed you, we missed you. NO ENCORE returns with checkerboard Vans, three-quarter-length shorts, Warped Tour t-shirt, and lip ring - side piercing, natch - all in tow as we stage-dive head-first into the career of rambunctious, implosive San Diego pop-punk icons Blink-182. Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam welcome arts journalist and broadcaster, and dedicated Blink disciple Chris Wasser - he has the ink to prove it - to the studio co-host chair in honour of the recently reformed trio's hopeful return to Dublin in the coming days. Hopeful in that the mood in the Blink camp is quite harmonious these days, and hopeful in the sense that oh for the love of god please let the gig actually go ahead this time, thank you.Don't miss out on exclusive Patreon bonus content - episode two of the NO ENCORE Film Club lands this Sunday, talking divisive Danny Boyle and Leonardo DiCaprio team-up The Beach. Hit up patreon.com/noencore for access. ACT ONE: A preamble in which we ramble. ACT TWO (9:40): Melvin Benn brings the curtain down on Electric Picnic for another year, Ireland officially inspires David Grohl and the Foo Fighters which also sparks a lengthy chat about criticism, a Donald Trump/Taylor Swift collision, James Hetfield auctions himself off, Olivia Rodrigo embraces a cat-like lifestyle, and Disney goes pop-punk - it's the news! ACT THREE (42:17): Top 5 Blink-182 Songs.-Follow Chris Wasser on X / Instagram Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This ain't a scene, it's a goddamn podcast. Normal business resumes following last week's debut Film Club offering as Hugh Carr of iRadio fame returns to the co-host microphone, and he's got five bulletproof Fall Out Boy songs with him in honour of this week's rather nostalgia-fuelled main event. Throw in a stacked news section and it's all to play for on NO ENCORE this week. Don't forget, you can get this and every new NO ENCORE episode 24 hours early and ad-free, AND additional bonus audio content by signing up to Patreon.com/NOENCORE.ACT ONE (4:20): Following the tragic and untimely passing of Eoin French aka Talos, we try to find some words to honour the man's memory and the wonderful music he leaves behind. ACT TWO (10:10): Our weekly news section features a typically ebullient Melvin Benn, the Olympics closing ceremony overloading Shazam, Nine Inch Nails providing a valid reason to see a Jared Leto movie, Kurt Cobain sparking a thoroughly modern debate, Ian Wright being awesome, a producer of a classic pop song sounding off, and the most important songs of Bryan Danielson's life. ACT THREE (45:25): Top 5 Fall Out Boy Songs.-Follow Hugh Carr on Instagram / X / TikTokListen to Seansalaíthe Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for the shocking conclusion of Dalton's Van Helsing pitch, the Carmilla Trilogy, and what I suppose we can start calling the House of Frankenstein Trilogy. The Dark Legion faces their most daunting challenge to date: each other! Phase Three's threads converge here, and everything will change! PLUS: Who got married during the two-year gap? Your answers are here. Our podcast partner this week is Your Favorite Bad Movie Podcast. Join your hosts Chris, Anna, and Greg as they dare to ask the question, "If this movie is so bad, why do you like it so much?". Special guests bring us their own personal favorite bad movies and we figure out what is up with the movies we love to hate and hate to love. Dylan recently appeared on this show to rave about The Fast & the Furious: Tokyo Drift! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Start 00:13:03 - Dylan's Expectations 00:22:49 - Act Two Part Two 00:26:59 - Discussion 00:31:38 - Act Two Continued 00:36:07 - Discussion 00:39:12 - Act Two Continued 00:53:04 - Discussion 01:03:54 - Act Three 01:18:01 - Mid-Credits Scene 01:20:25 - Discussion 01:33:03 - Post-Credits Scene 01:39:15 - Discussion

Elliot Jay O'Neill & BT Calloway are joined by James O'Connor to review S.33 E.14 “You Won't Believe What This Episode Is About - Act Three Will Shock You!”   This is a Side Quest Studios Production Huge THANK YOU to our Heroes over at Patreon  Grant Prusi // 16_oz_mouse // Philip Wolf // Timothy Burleson // Stephanie // Chris Tar // AlmightyK // Kaleb982 // nickibis // Teresa // David James Young // Paul Salt // Paul Goodman   You too can become a Hero by supporting us on our Patreon page and you'll unlock a bonus podcast EVERY WEEK plus access to our back catalogue of over 180 exclusive podcasts! http://www.patreon.com/sidequeststudios   PLUGS   Listen to more of James on “Pods In The Key Of Springfield” at https://podsinthekeyofspringfield.podbean.com   Pulp Fury Radio; our fiction anthology podcast. Season 1 available now at http://www.pulpfuryradio.com   You won't believe what this web series is about - Episode three will shock you http://www.daveplusone.com    We reviewed Game of Thrones in reverse order at “Thrones Of Game”  https://thronesofgame.podbean.com   All the links to our socials are here  Facebook  Twitter  Instagram

Act Three of Four: Mick has a new rival for the giant's favour, and she's got something shocking planned.Coming next on 11 June – Dear Mick & co (Vigil Backstage)Programme notesThis production includes a natural disaster, fantasy violence, blood, and dismemberment (the dismemberment is not bloody).Luvvie alert! We simply must introduce you to Realms of Peril & Glory. Journey through hilarious galaxies, adventure-filled worlds and mysterious continents! Experience thrilling tales weaved at the table using a variety of roleplaying game systems, by a rotating panel of Game Masters and Players!Dramatis personae and other definitionsMick Mason: Sherrydown's favourite builder and bricklayer. His life has been getting weirder since he dug too deep and hit a leyline.Melody Bantham: The owner of Melodies, the cosy cafe and vinyl shop on Market Street. Melody is an ageless patchwork person animated by music, who fled her creator ages ago and has owned a music shop on this spot ever since.Brier: A mischievous shapeshifting púca, the fae guardian of Sherrydown's Rosebrier Forest.Department of Omissions (DO, DoOm): The UK government department tasked with preventing harm to citizens from supernatural phenomena. Severely defunded under Tory austerity policies and currently prioritising major urban population centres.Sherrydown, Brackshire: A historic English market town. One of the first towns to lose its DoOm office.Omission effect: The rejection of certain beings and phenomena by long-term memory. Can be suppressed by concentration, mnemonic techniques, hypnosis, trauma, or the light of the full moon.CreditsCOMPERE: Matt BoothmanSTARRING:Dave as Mick Mason, the MundaneHelen Stratton as Melody Bantham, the ConstructedStrat as Brier, the MonstrousROLEPLAYING GAME SYSTEM: Monster of the Week, designed by Michael SandsMUSIC BY: Alexander PankhurstSOUND DESIGN BY: Matt BoothmanSFX AND INCIDENTAL MUSIC INCLUDES: Ritual by Kevin MacLeod; and may include others made available to use without attribution.EDITED AND PRODUCED BY: Matt BoothmanFind usOn Instagram @MerelyRoleplayersOn Tumblr @merelyroleplayerswww.MerelyRoleplayers.com

Special Offer for My Listeners: As a gift to my listeners, I am offering a free 60-minute zoom session with me to chat about where you are at and do a bit of dreaming about your next chapter! You can book time with me via: https://CaraGray.as.me/60minutes. I will also put this link in the show notes or reach me via email at cara@goodmorningfreedom.com. I love this work. I love helping people discover how to live inspiring lives. And I look forward to meeting you and hearing about your journey! Transcription of Episode: This is episode 24 of the Act Three podcast, the final episode of Season 2 and I want to take this opportunity to thank all of my previous guests for their time and thank my growing audience for their support. If you are enjoying this podcast, please make sure you are following it. And if you are really enjoying the podcast, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. That would mean the world to me. Today is going to be a solo podcast. I realized that while I have been busy interviewing others about their Third Act, I've never taken the opportunity to introduce myself. So here I am! My name is Cara Gray and I am a certified retirement coach - which means I help my clients plan the non-financial part of their retirement. I assume clients that come to me have worked closely with their financial advisors over the years and have planned well for their future. But I do find that the focus has been on money and not about how they are really going to live their lives. I look at these years as an incredible opportunity to design what you want your life to look like. When has there been a time where you have the freedom to make decisions and actually thoughtfully plan how you want to spend your time. Who you want to spend it with. Where you want to live. We've often been constrained by the limitations of our careers in terms of time and geography and now that is over!  You should also know that I struggle with the word “retirement”. I've even chosen to call this podcast Act Three as an alternative. But using the word retirement helps my communication -  it's more clear what I do - which is a relatively new field. And when I use the word retirement, think of Serena Williams. Think of Tom Brady. Think of younger people who are obsessed with the concept of FIRE which means they have reached financial independence and can now choose how they want to spend their time. That's the vibe I operate from. I look at this time in your life as a beginning. What have you always wanted to do, but haven't had the time to explore? It's possible that you haven't even let yourself have those thoughts and dreams because you've been so busy with your life and your job over the years. You may want to start a new venture. You may want to try on another totally different career. You may want to be a mentor for the next generation and work part-time at a startup. You may want to travel the world. You may want to learn about and become an expert in a totally new field like artificial intelligence or wine or horticulture. Or maybe you want to write a book and launch a speaking career. The point is that absolutely anything is possible! And what I do is help you uncover the possibilities and start dreaming them into your reality. We are also going to talk about the very big word that is PURPOSE. Some of you have been lucky enough to have had careers that gave us a sense of purpose and fulfillment. Others of you can't exactly use that word to describe your life's work, but you did feel needed and essential and those concepts are similar and need to be replaced as you transition to our next chapter. Now that you are going to have the opportunity to choose how you spend your time you can intentionally choose to live with purpose and that, my friends, is a gift. I also want to share that this work is my purpose and I feel grateful to be helping others discover theirs. In my client work we also look at things like your health, both physical and mental, and make sure you have a plan to optimize both. We also will spend some time talking about your relationships and social networks that become more important as we age and often need to be replaced when you leave your main career. My work is holistic in scope. We want to have a plan for all areas of your life so that you continue to grow and thrive at this time in your life where you also can experience a vast amount of freedom.  At the end of our work together, I put together what I call Your Retirement Blueprint. This document is full of all the things we identified for you to explore, some short and long term goals that we agree on together,  plus a ton of resources that make it easy for you to start exploring and prototyping some of the possibilities that are exciting for you. Your work with me is just the beginning of your retirement exploration. The last Blueprint that I put together was nearly 30 pages to give you an idea! This is a document that you will reference long after our time together. But if you want some additional time with me to hold yourself accountable as you dig into the Blueprint, that can be arranged. You intuitively know that transitions go more smoothly if you have a plan and some goals and accountability that align. When the transition happens well, awesome things follow. But if there is a poor transition, years can be lost. Let's make sure you don't lose any of your hard-earned time. As a gift to my listeners, I am offering a free 60-minute zoom session with me to chat about where you are at and do a bit of dreaming about your next chapter! You can book time with me via: https://CaraGray.as.me/60minutes. I will also put this link in the show notes or reach me via email at cara@goodmorningfreedom.com. I love this work. I love helping people discover how to live inspiring lives. And I look forward to meeting you and hearing about your journey! Until then, be well. And thanks for listening.

Julie Danis is not just a former marketing executive but also a writer, storyteller, and an advocate for creative exploration. In this episode, Julie shares her diverse career journey, her transitions, and how she has embraced her third act with a vibrant mix of creativity, resilience, and openness to new experiences. Show Notes: [00:00:00] Introduction to the podcast and sponsorship note from Good Morning Freedom. [00:01:00] Julie Danis's introduction and career background. [00:02:00] Julie shares insights from her solo show, "Life's Too Short and So Am I," and her ongoing journey in exploring different identities and careers. [00:04:00] Deep dive into Julie's major career shifts from marketing and advertising to storytelling and writing. [00:06:00] Memorable moments from her career, including global insights and the intricacies of market research. [00:10:00] Transition from corporate roles to creative pursuits, including her stint at Second City and writing for the Chicago Tribune. [00:14:00] Discussion on the 2010 layoff and attending the More Magazine reinvention conference  [00:16:00] The role of reinvention in Julie's life and career, influenced by coaching and self-discovery. [00:18:00] Exploration of the documentary film writing process and its impact on Julie's career trajectory. [00:20:00] Reflections on navigating freelance work  [00:22:00] Current projects, including live storytelling and ongoing writing efforts. [00:24:00] Julie's honorary role as the council general of Liechtenstein in Chicago. [00:28:00] Final thoughts and advice for listeners approaching retirement and looking to reinvent their third act. This podcast is sponsored by Good Morning Freedom, my retirement coaching firm. I help executives and professionals plan the non-financial part of their retirement, like how to discover new purpose and how you want to spend your time. I offer a 1:1 coaching retirement blueprint package where we work together to discover some new avenues of exploration for your Act Three. This coaching is completely custom and will provide you with a ton of resources and support as you transition to this new stage of life. For all the details, please go to goodmorningfreedom.com/services. Connect with Cara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caraliveslife/ or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caraliveslife/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cara.a.gray/