Podcast appearances and mentions of Alan Lee

John Maytham isjoined by Dr Alan Lee, the Science and Innovation Programme Manager at BirdLife South Africa and lead editor of the RDB-online project (Red Data Book). He’s here to help us unpack what this means for the birds of southern Africa — and what it should mean for all of us. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third of five special episodes to celebrate this podcast's 300th episode, focused on J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy epic The Lord of the Rings, this episode is the second middle chapter, with no beginning and no end, just like The Two Towers.The Two Towers ups the ante from The Fellowship of the Ring, balancing intense action with rich storytelling. This episode focuses on the pivotal Battle of Helm's Deep and the groundbreaking introduction of Gollum, a character that redefined motion capture in film. Gollum's evolution from CGI concept to a fully realized character, is thanks to Andy Serkis' groundbreaking performance. The filming for The Two Towers included gruelling night shoots, and the sheer scale of the battle scenes meant that the crew ended up with "I survived Helm's Deep" t-shirts. It was a monumental filmmaking achievement, taking months to shoot under challenging conditions. The Lord of the Rings wouldn't be The Lord of the Rings, if it didn't feel like The Lord of the Rings, and esteemed Tolkien illustrators Alan Lee and John Howe were brought on as conceptual designers, ensuring visual continuity with the imagery many readers associated with the books. The artistry behind the sets and props in the series reflects a rich history, with every detail crafted to enhance the authenticity of Middle Earth. We wants it, we needs it.This episode is Part 2 of a three-part story, as well as Part 3 of a five-part group of episodes. You probably should take a listen to the previous episode, if you haven't!I would love to hear your thoughts on The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers [Part 3 of 5] !Verbal Diorama is now an award-winning podcast! Best Movie Podcast in the inaugural Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards and is also now nominated for the Earworm Award at the 2025 Golden Lobes.CONTACT.... Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama Email verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Website verbaldiorama.comSUPPORT VERBAL DIORAMA....Give this podcast a five-star Rate & Review Join the Patreon | Send a Tip ABOUT VERBAL DIORAMAVerbal Diorama is hosted, produced, edited, researched, recorded and marketed by me, Em | This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song. Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe. Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique StudioPatrons: Claudia, Simon, Laurel, Derek, Cat, Andy, Mike, Luke, Michael, Scott, Brendan, Lisa, Sam, Jack, Dave, Stuart, Nicholas, Zo, Kev, Pete,...

(Originally recorded 02.19.25) We came into this one with a plan.  We really did. Our goal was to talk about all of the recent SNL50 programming.  We are both long time SNL fans and revisiting the show's history and its importance to us seemed like a good fit. We eventually got to it and reminisced in our own unique, meandering way. We also talked about: How damned cold it is Flash tattoos for the family .38 Special Stephe's adventures at the cinema A preview of Brave New World Rosencrantz and Guildenstern The Rock - Dwayne or Sean? Zardoz Excalibur Saturday Night Slim Goodbody The agony of the Ben Cooper Halloween Costume Bruce introduced Stephe to author Alan Lee. Mental Organism Designed Only for Karaoke And, of course, we played "What's on Your Desk?"

Fox 2 Morning legend-turned-author Alan Lee tells ML and Marc how he went from a reporter in the Virgin Islands […]

In this week's episode, we continue with our November Writing Challenge, and discuss how outlining can be a helpful tool in writing your novel and building a writing habit. TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 226 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is November the 8th, 2024 and today we are discussing Part 2 of our November Writing Challenge and that will mostly discuss the usefulness of making outlines. Before we get into that, we will have an update on my current writing projects and Question of the Week. We will also close out the episode with a preview of the upcoming audiobook Cloak of Spears, as narrated by Hollis McCarthy. First up, writing progress. The rough draft of Cloak of Illusion is done at about 96,000 words, and I'm about 25% of the way through the first editing pass. I also wrote a short story called Trick or Treat that will be a companion to the book. Newsletter subscribers will get a free ebook copy of that short story when Cloak of Illusion comes out, hopefully before the end of November. So now would be an excellent time to subscribe to my new release newsletter. After Cloak of Illusion is published, my next project will be Orc Hoard, the 4th book in the Rivah Half-Elven series, and I'm about 21,000 words into that. In audiobook news, as you may have already heard, Cloak of Spears is done. That will be narrated by Hollis McCarthy and it is working its way through processing right now. Shield of Conquest narrated by Brad Wills is also still working its way through processing on the various audiobook platforms. So you can get both audiobooks on my Payhip store right now if you don't want to wait. So that is where I met with my writing projects. 00:01:25 Question of the Week Now let's talk about Question of the Week. It's time for Question of the Week, designed to inspire interesting discussions of enjoyable topics. This week's question: what is your favorite book cover (like in terms of the artwork, the design, etcetera)? No wrong answers, obviously. We had a few answers this week. Justin says: For that, I go back to the guilty pleasures of my youth, a teenager on a Burroughs kick at the time, digging for paperbacks in a secondhand bookstore. Savage Pellucidar, cover by Frank Franzetta (the 1974 Ace edition reprint), which I still have stashed away. Franzetta was an incredible artist. I love his Sea Witch and Death Dealer, but we're talking about book covers here. Savage Pellucidar was the one for me. Mary says: Maps and Legends by Michael Chabon. Then, that cover was a work of art with three detachable bands. Surabhi says: Hard to choose one. I personally love those young adult “Book Tok” book covers: Shadow and Bone, Six of Crows, The Cruel Prince. I don't know. Something about such covers immediately sparks interest in me. Randy says he always liked the Heinlein juvenile covers. Gary S. says: This was difficult for me because I like hardcovers, but I like to take the jacket off while I read so it doesn't get torn. Consequently, I seldom look at the covers. Gary B says: Anne McCaffrey's The White Dragon. I've got a poster/artwork of it and pretty much anything by Michael Whelan. Becca says: Stoner by Tad Williams, pretty much tops my list of favorite covers, then maybe The Dragonstone by McKiernan. Catriona says: Terry Pratchett's The Colour of Magic. MG says: That's quite difficult to answer, but I have a Return of the King copy with this Alan Lee cover, going to have to go with this. For myself, I think I would go with a hardback edition of The Silmarillion from the late 1990s. I think it was published in ‘99. It was illustrated by Ted Nasmith and the cover image shows Maglor throwing the final Silmaril into the sea in despair for his deeds. If you know the context of that scene, it's an amazingly powerful cover. So that is it for Question of the Week and tune in again for next week's Question of the Week. 00:03:22 Main Topic of the Week Now it's time to our main topic for our second week of our November Writing Challenge. This week we're going to talk about building story structure and how outlining can help with this. If you haven't heard of my November Writing Challenge, the idea is that you write 300 words or a similarly small number every day in hopes of building up a small but sustainable writing habit. I was thinking of NaNoWriMo, where you write 1600 words a day in an effort to get to 50,000 words a month, is well and good for someone like me, where I essentially write a book every month unless something comes up. But for someone starting out, it can be a bit like the sort of crash diet where you lose 5 pounds in a month and then gain 10 back over the next two months as your habits snap back. That's because you didn't lose the weight through sustainable means, so that is the goal with the November writing challenge: to build the base of a sustainable writing habit. So let's talk about how story structure can help you do that. In last week's episode, I mentioned that making the outline of your story can help with the process of writing. In this week's episode, we're going to go into more detail about story structure and conflict. Knowing how these work in your stories is essential to building an outline. You will find that having a proper structure to your story makes it easier to write, in the same way that having a proper foundation for your house makes it easier to construct. We'll talk about what I call the five iron laws of storytelling and the importance of your story having conflict and at the end of the episode, we will get a quick update from my podcast transcriptionist, who is following along with the November Writing Challenge. We will see how that is working out for her so far. So first, why write an outline? I think the main value of writing an outline, especially for beginning writers, is that it forces you to think about the story in advance and forces you to work out any potential plot holes in advance, since it's very easy to find yourself writing yourself into a corner and not knowing how to proceed. Obviously, writing an outline is not for everyone, and some writers say it impairs their creativity and they can't write with an outline. And that's fine, if you know that about yourself. But if you're just starting out, you may not be experienced enough to realize that about your writing style, and you may in fact benefit quite a bit from having written an outline in advance. So with that in mind, what does an outline need? First thing you need to understand is the shape of the story. Who is the protagonist? What is the protagonist's goal? What is the conflict, and what will the protagonist have to do to resolve that conflict? You can, if you want, put in the number of chapters in the outline. The way I usually do it is I write a 2,000 word or so synopsis of the book, and then I chop it up into chapters, though lately my final drafts don't have the same number of chapters as the outline because as I go through, I'll think of things to improve or scenes to move around and so forth. You may find a similar experience when writing from an outline yourself. It is nothing to worry about and can happen. It's also important to keep in mind that the conflict does need to escalate, and you do need to have a strong central conflict. So what do I mean by having a protagonist with the conflict that escalates and he takes action to it? This is something I actually have talked about in this podcast quite a bit, and in my nonfiction book Storytelling: How to Write a Novel. I have something I (rather tongue in cheek) call the five iron laws of storytelling, where if you want to write a good, compelling story, you need to have these five rules you should follow. Now, this is not, you know, true at all times in all places. But I do think you will probably get good results by following these five rules. Now what are these five rules, the five iron laws of storytelling? #1: The protagonist must have a problem that results in a conflict. #2: The protagonist's problem and conflict must be consequential and have real stakes. #3 The protagonist must take action and struggle to resolve his or her conflict and problem. #4 The protagonist must face challenges and setbacks, and his or her efforts to resolve the problem may even backfire. #5, The ending must absolutely provide satisfactory emotional resolution to the problems raised in the story. That might be the most important one of all. Where outlining can help you with this is if you see the story laid out in an outline as in a chart in something like Plottr or something like that, you can look it over and see- do I have a protagonist who has a interesting problem? Is the problem consequential for the protagonist? Is the protagonist trying to resolve the conflict? Is the protagonist experiencing setbacks and challenges, and perhaps even unintended consequences as he or she tries to resolve the problem? And finally, is the resolution emotionally satisfying? It doesn't have to be a happy ending. It doesn't have to be a totally sad ending. It can be a bittersweet ending. But whatever the ending, it has to resolve the conflict of the story in an emotionally satisfactory manner. Anything else can be absolutely disastrous. So if you are writing an outline for your novel or story, and you follow these five iron laws of storytelling, then I think you are on good track to have a good, well written story with a conflict and a protagonist that readers will find enjoyable and interesting. It is important to have a good conflict in the story. You can jump back to Episode 222 of the podcast, in which we talked about story conflicts, which offered much valuable advice on introducing conflicts. Some of the key points of that episode are there are many different types of conflict the story can have. The word conflict by its very nature seems to pull up images of like, violent conflict. That's often the word we use to describe conflict, to describe violence as conflict, but it doesn't have to be a violent conflict at all. It can be, you know, certain types of legal thrillers. There's no violence at all. It can be, you know, conflict between a man and a woman who are romantically attracted to each other but are unable to resolve these feelings, which can, you know, that kind of conflict drives a significant portion of the entire publishing industry. Ideally, a story should have multiple conflicts and even different types of conflict. There are numerous ways to add conflict into a story. They include putting characters into an unfamiliar environment, forcing your characters into making decisions, and having different characters face the same conflict in different ways. For more details on that, you can check out Episode 222 of this podcast. For tips and tricks on introducing more conflicts into your novel, I would recommend Episode 110 of this podcast, Three Techniques for Starting Your Novel and Introducing Conflict. In Episode 110, I said that there are lots of fun and exciting ways to introduce the conflict. I say fun and exciting because this is often where the story starts getting quite energetic. In a fantasy novel, it might be when the hero's village is attacked by orcs. In a mystery story, it's when someone stumbles across a dead body. In a thriller novel, perhaps the hero finds that a sinister terror plot is already well underway. The conflict can also be introduced more sedately. In an action-themed book, it is easy to introduce the conflict via sudden violence, the attack of orcs, or a surprise murder. Other kinds of stories may not involve so much physical danger. The central conflict of most romance novels, for example, is whether or not in the heroine and the love interest will get together and whether or not they can overcome the assorted obstacles preventing them from having a relationship. Romance novels might introduce conflict by having the love interest antagonize the heroine in some way, which is a common trope. Perhaps the love interest is a lawyer who represents the heroine's business rival, or the heroine is a local law enforcement official and the love interest is an FBI agent who threatens to take over her case. Regardless of how the conflict is introduced, the most important part of the conflict is that it must compel the protagonist to take action. If the conflict or the antagonist isn't serious enough to force the protagonist to act, then nothing happens and you don't have a story, so that perhaps is the main take away from conflict. The conflict has to be emotionally significant for the protagonist, and the protagonist has to take action to resolve it, even if the action makes things worse or causes setbacks. If you have a passive protagonist, that will very quickly turn off quite a few readers. So to sum up, the advantage of outlining is that it lets you work through potential problems in advance, and what you want in the outline is a protagonist with an emotionally relatable problem, a protagonist who takes action to resolve the problem, and a resolution to the story that is emotionally satisfying in terms of the conflict being resolved. The five iron laws of storytelling are a good checklist to look over your outline and make sure that you have a good, solid story structure. You can use them in fact as a checklist to see whether you think your outline is going to work and whether or not you can write a, you know, satisfying novel off it. So now we come to the update from my transcriptionist. As I mentioned, she was doing our November Writing Challenge and as part of our series of shows on that, she will send in weekly updates with her progress. Here is how she did this past week. “My goal for the challenge is 300 words a day. I picked a number that felt really low to help with the problem I have of not starting something when the goal is too undefined or too big. I also tend to do something intensely or not at all, with most days tending to the latter when in real life or obstacles get in the way. 300 words a day felt like something I could commit to without any worry, provided nothing really major comes up this month. So far I'm averaging 484 words per day and it's taking me an average of 15 minutes per day. I picked a specific chapter from my outline that was not the introduction I've been stuck on and a specific time of day to write. Doing both has made the process easier. In that vein, my questions for you are: do you write chapters or any pieces of the story out of order, or do you stick to the outline order when writing? Do you recommend people try writing out of order if they feel stuck?” So those are both interesting questions. For the first one, do you write chapters or any pieces of the story out of order, or do you stick to outline order when writing? I almost always write in the order of my outline. What changes is that when editing, I will very often split chapters up and move them around because I tend to write long chapters. In the editing for Cloak of Illusion so far, one chapter was like 10,000 words and another was 7,000 words, both of which are too long to be chapters. So the 10,000 word chapter got split up into three smaller ones and rearranged. The 7,000 word one got split into two chapters and moved around. So to give a shorter answer to that question, the answer would be no. When writing I tend to stick to the outline, but during editing I do tend to move things around as I think works best for the story. But editing is a different topic entirely. The second question: do you recommend people try writing it out of order if they feel stuck? You can try that. The pros are if you feel stuck on a particular scene, you can go ahead and write a different scene and then come back to that scene later. Or maybe it will turn out that the reason you're stuck is because the story didn't need the scene. You know, I do know some people who do write from an outline, but then tend to write out of order. The downside of that is if you're not careful, you can get your story's internal continuity mixed up a bit, but then that is another problem to fix in editing once the rough draft is finished, since right now we're at the stage where you get all the words down on the page or the word processor and then worry about fixing them later. So that is it for this week. Thanks for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful and that you are finding our November Writing Challenge series to be useful as well. A reminder that you that you can listen to all the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week. 00:15:45 Audio excerpt from Cloak of Spears, as narrated by Hollis McCarthy  

Rob Moran| EP 326 Exploring Comedy, Hollywood Tales & Behind-the-Scenes Stories with Rob Moran Join us for an entertaining and insightful journey with actor and comedian Rob Moran as he delves into his diverse career in Hollywood. From discussing the burgeoning film industry in Atlanta and the perks of its tax credit, to sharing personal stories about working with legends like Norm MacDonald, Woody Harrelson, and the Farrelly brothers, Rob offers viewers a unique glimpse behind the scenes of iconic films like 'Dumb and Dumber,' 'There's Something About Mary,' and 'Kingpin.' Hear about his memorable experiences on 'Police Story' and 'Navy SEALS,' his fascinating encounters with celebrities, and humorous anecdotes from film sets. Learn about his transformation from being diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome to becoming a stand-up comedian, his views on modern filmmaking, and his ongoing creative projects, including a Broadway musical adaptation. This episode is filled with heartwarming, humorous tales and exclusive insights that movie enthusiasts won't want to miss.  Chapters 00:00 Celebrating Milestones and Memories 03:02 The Evolution of the Show 06:11 Rob Moran: A Scene Stealer's Journey 09:05 Friendship with Norm Macdonald 11:57 The Impact of Comedy on Life 14:51 Memorable Roles and Experiences 18:04 Persistence in the Industry 20:54 The Power of Connections 24:06 Behind the Scenes of Days of Our Lives 27:03 Exploring Horror and Comedy in Film 31:17 First Experience in Horror Film 34:10 Working with Jim Carrey 35:38 The Changing Landscape of Comedy 37:09 Memorable Moments from Dumb and Dumber 41:30 Ad-libbing in Comedy 43:53 Chemistry with Co-stars 49:00 Tattoos and Personal Stories 52:22 Reflections on Career and Advice 59:56 Breaking News: Broadway Musical Adaptation   Takeaways

En nuestro spin off Endor´s Cut hablamos de actualidad en pocas palabras y con audios breves. Hoy hay que hablar de la polémica que ha suscitado la editorial española cARTEm al publicar un libro de Martin Simonson dedicado al legendarium de JRR TOLKIEN con muchas ilustraciones y todas ellas confeccionadas por IA. La polémica no sería tanta de no ser por las declaraciones públicas donde la editorial promete una épica que según ellos jamás se ha visto al interpretar la obra de Tolkien (una épica que tampoco se ha visto en sus imágenes promocionales), más interesados en ofrecer diversidad étnica que otra cosa y faltando al respeto a ilustradores de la talla de John Howe y Alan Lee es sus comunicados publicados en redes sociales, donde no faltan palabras amargas para el propio Tolkien. Eso sí, ellos afirman que sus ilustraciones (las que aún no se han visto) hechas con IA serán las que sí representarán al auténtico Tolkien. Aquí se resumirá la polémica muy rápidamente y se ofrecerá una opinión al respecto. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

En nuestro spin off Endor´s Cut hablamos de actualidad en pocas palabras y con audios breves. Hoy hay que hablar de la polémica que ha suscitado la editorial española cARTEm al publicar un libro de Martin Simonson dedicado al legendarium de JRR TOLKIEN con muchas ilustraciones y todas ellas confeccionadas por IA. La polémica no sería tanta de no ser por las declaraciones públicas donde la editorial promete una épica que según ellos jamás se ha visto al interpretar la obra de Tolkien (una épica que tampoco se ha visto en sus imágenes promocionales), más interesados en ofrecer diversidad étnica que otra cosa y faltando al respeto a ilustradores de la talla de John Howe y Alan Lee es sus comunicados publicados en redes sociales, donde no faltan palabras amargas para el propio Tolkien. Eso sí, ellos afirman que sus ilustraciones (las que aún no se han visto) hechas con IA serán las que sí representarán al auténtico Tolkien. Aquí se resumirá la polémica muy rápidamente y se ofrecerá una opinión al respecto. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Absinthe. Faeries. What else could we ask for? Holly Black, the literary Queen of Faerie, joins us for a little absinthe tasting and a fantastic discussion of all things faerie, including some faerie folklore stories Holly loves. We pick her brain on how she writes such incredible bargains and stories while keeping them fresh. We also touch on aliens, writing, and have a chaotic and delightful talk about the tasting notes. Zoraida did not set her apartment on fire. Not a sponsored episode, we just like little treats.  Faeries by Alan Lee and Brian Froud  Legend (1985) Spiderwick Chronicles Absinthe:  Lucid (France) Absinthe Verte (Kansas City, USA) Meadow of Love (Delaware Phoenix Distillery) Sugar cubes from the book box by Jamison Shea

Have you ever wondered how to effectively use telehealth to provide care? Maybe you're already using it and want to know how to improve. In this episode of the I Love Neuro Podcast, host Erin Gallardo sat down with two leading experts in the field - Dr. Jennifer O'Neil and Dr. Alan Lee - to learn the latest research about telehealth. Dr. O'Neil, a physiotherapist and professor at the University of Ottawa, shared her passion for using telehealth to improve access to rehabilitation services. She became interested in this area after seeing how much time she spent traveling to see her patients in Canada's vast countryside. Her doctoral research focused on implementing intensive home-based telerehabilitation programs for people living with traumatic brain injuries. She also discussed her work on a telehealth falls prevention program tailored for Francophone communities, highlighting the importance of addressing health equity. Dr. Lee, a physical therapist and professor at Mount Saint Mary's University, provided historical context on the development of telehealth in physical therapy. He talked about the contributions of the international physical therapy community, including the recent publication of a clinical practice guideline (CPG) on telehealth from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). This guideline covers everything from video conferencing to remote monitoring and asynchronous visits. The experts shared their insights on key considerations for implementing telehealth, such as safety, patient satisfaction, and the importance of shared decision-making with patients. They emphasized the need for standardized terminology and the inclusion of qualitative research to better understand the nuances of telehealth delivery. Erin asked about the barriers and best practices for clinicians using telehealth, how to use telehealth with people with cognitive difficulties, tips for using telehealth with groups vs individuals and how to overcome some of the common barriers that clinicians face when using telerehab. The speakers highlighted the importance of preparation, digital literacy, and adapting clinical skills for the virtual environment. They also discussed the latest changes in billing and reimbursement, as well as their opinions on whether telehealth visits should cost the same as in-person visits.  Download the CPG here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38513257/ https://x.com/oneil_jenn https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-health-sciences/rehabilitation/our-professors/jennifer-o-neil joneil@uottawa.ca @oneil_jenn @alanleedpt (X) https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-lee-21211314/ (Linkedin) allee@msmu.edu (email)

A lover of games, movies and all things pop culture, Alan Lee delivered a standout performance as Shang Tsung in Mortal Kombat 1. Drawing inspiration from Cary Hiroyuki-Tagawa's 1995 movie portrayal, Alan crafted his own unique depiction that cements him as one of the franchise's all time greats. Performing on stage and in church from the age of 8 and discovering a love for voice over in his late teens, Alan's talent has appeared across a variety platforms, from commercials to animation to video games. Most notably he has worked on Disney's The Ghost and Molly McGee, Adult Swim's Fena: Pirate Princess, Netflix's Great Pretender and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

Episode 294: Michelle Danner In this episode, host Keith Reza, pays tribute to Alan Lee and discusses the future of the podcast. He then introduces his guest, Michelle Danner, from 'Hello Herman' and her experience directing it. They touch on the art of acting and training. She also talks about her future projects and the importance of storytelling.   Michelle Danner Social IG https://www.instagram.com/actors.international/  FB https://www.facebook.com/michelledanneracting/  Website https://www.michelledanner.com/  Keith Reza Social www.facebook.com/realkeithreza www.tiktok.com/keithreza www.instagram.com/keithreza www.twitter.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates www.keithreza.com  Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61  Anything and everything helps.  Book Keith on Cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza   Chapters 00:00 A Tribute and the Future of the Podcast 03:06 Directing 'Hello Herman' and Other Projects 08:21 The Art of Directing Comedy and Drama 29:45 The Importance of Storytelling and Future Projects 01:10:14 Upcoming Projects and Farewell   Takeaways The episode begins with a tribute to Alan Lee, followed by a discussion about the future of the podcast. Michelle Danner directed the film 'Hello Herman' and shares her experience working on it. She also talks about her other projects, including 'How to Go Out on a Date in Queens' and 'Miranda's Victim'. Michelle discusses the differences between directing comedy and drama, working with famous actors, and teaching acting. She shares her insights on the importance of storytelling and her plans for future projects. Titles #michelledanner #helloherman #comedy  

In which co-hosts Kenny and Sam discuss Tolkien's 1949 comic short story Farmer Giles of Ham.Primary sources: Farmer Giles of Ham (PDF) | Tales From The Perilous Realm (includes FGoH as well as all of Tolkien's other "minor works") | The Letters of J.R.R. TolkienSecondary sources:Kocher - Master of Middle-earth (out of print)Link to the Alan Lee illustration of Farmer Giles and his blunderbuss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 288: Shang In one of Alan Lee's last recorded podcasts we welcome comedian Shang as we  discuss various topics including their experiences in comedy, heckling at clubs, the impact of social media on comedy and much more.  Follow Shang on Socials IG  Facebook TikTok @comedianshang Watch his new specoal on Amazon...Shang Is Shangry! Shang's website iamshang.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 03:13 Performing at the Rec Room and Cochino Show 05:12 Navigating Heckling at Comedy Clubs 09:10 Performing Comedy in Prisons 19:15 The Influence of Comedy Executives 25:29 Different Comedic Styles and Personal Preferences 27:57 Dave Chappelle vs. Hannah Gadsby: Contrasting Receptions 29:23 The Ups and Downs of Comedy Shows and Opening Comics 30:49 The Journey of a Comedian and the Importance of Family Support 31:48 Challenges in the Comedy Industry and Finding Your Audience 38:06 Age and Adaptation in the Comedy World 44:48 Controversy Surrounding Jake Paul's Boxing Career 57:14 Supporting Shane: Visit iamshang.com and Watch His Special   Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61 Anything and everything helps.    Follow Keith on all social media platforms www.facebook.com/realkeithreza www.tiktok.com/keithreza www.instagram.com/keithreza www.twitter.com/keithreza   Check out my website for dates www.keithreza.com   Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza   #shang #keithreza #alanlee #comedian        

Episode 287: GARRETT MORRIS Keith Reza and Alan Lee interview SNL legend/actor Garrett Morris! Garrett is also best known for 2 Broke Girls.  Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61 Follow Keith on all social media platforms! https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza https://www.instagram.com/keithreza https://www.twitter.com/keithreza https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza Book Keith on cameo at  www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/ Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter! #keithreza #garrettmorris #rezarifts #comedy

It's Monday night at the National Guard Armory in northeast Minneapolis, which means it's time for Hmong Cornhole. A few dozen folks throw little bean bags into holes in rows of glossy wooden boards. They chat and fist bump and update scores on digital tablets. Kids occasionally run weaving through the boards, sometimes squirreling away bags from their parents.This definitely has strengthened our community.Dia Lee“Picturing my life without cornhole before this,” Dia Lee says, “I didn't know any of these people. I didn't know anybody from this club or in this Hmong cornhole community, so this definitely has strengthened our community.”Lee started playing two years ago and is now one of the top players in the state, along with her husband, Houa Xiong. “You always need somewhere to feel like, ‘Oh, this is my house.' Where you're comfortable and where you're used to playing every week,” Houa Xiong says of the Hmong Cornhole club. “I think it's important because you want to belong somewhere.” A handful of cornhole players in the Twin Cities Hmong community — Alan Lee, Kou Xiong, Sue Moua, Ger Vang and Toua Xiong — started the club on Labor Day in 2021. With about 120 players, Hmong Cornhole is now the largest cornhole club in the state.Many of the club members clock at least 15 hours a week playing cornhole. Hmong Cornhole hosts weekly events, fundraisers and raffles, both at the Minneapolis armory, as well as the one in St. Paul near the capitol. Sometimes they play at Unison, a Southeast Asian restaurant in Maplewood. On Memorial Day, they will host a tournament at Kingston Park in Cottage Grove for the 4th annual Hmong Memorial Sports Fest and Street Fair. Another tournament will be June 29-30 at the Hmong International Freedom Festival — what Alan Lee calls the “Hmong Olympics.”“It's crazy how it came to be,” co-founder Toua Xiong says. “We never thought that we would take it this far.”The reach goes beyond Minnesota, too.“It really started off as just a little tiny gathering of individuals that suddenly sparked a nationwide growth in the Hmong community,” says co-founder Alan Lee.Alan Lee says after they founded their club, other Hmong Cornhole groups popped up in Wisconsin, Michigan, Georgia, Oklahoma, California and the Carolinas — all states with large Hmong populations.“For the community to boom like that in such a short time is phenomenal,” Alan Lee says.Alan Lee says they started a club so the Hmong community could compete on an even playing field as cornhole is a predominantly white sport. “Genetically speaking, we're not as tall, we're not as fast, we're not built,” Alan Lee says.Dia Lee and Houa Xiong say the Hmong community is very competitive. Many Hmong Cornhole players say the sport took off in the Hmong community because it's a mental game first: Success relies on technique, strategy and repetition.Alan Lee says they soon learned that it was already an even playing field.“When we actually started playing, we go, ‘Nah, it's not a race thing, it's not a genetic thing,'” Alan Lee recalls. “Anybody could play, anybody could win in this game. All because you have longer arms, that doesn't make you a better player, all because you're taller, that doesn't make you a better player.”So Hmong Cornhole opened up and welcomed everyone to play, no matter their background. And players from all over the state flocked in, wanting to play with them.“The Hmong community felt empowered by everybody else that has been playing for so long, that all of a sudden it just spread,” Alan Lee says.Jim Bruce, who is not Hmong, is one of the folks who wanted to play with the Hmong Cornhole club. Alan Lee calls him the “OG of Cornhole.” Bruce has been playing for 14 years.“They have raised the bar exponentially for all of us that have been playing for a long time,” Bruce says. “The majority of their high-level players are in the top 5 percent of all the players in Minnesota now.” Bruce says it's been a boon to the community.“I feel like I've known them for years,” Bruce says. ”We just have a common bond of, you know, cornhole.”At the armories, Bruce says there are always kids running around, spouses checking in, and support for community businesses whether through fundraisers or popups. We just have a common bond of, you know, cornhole.Jim BruceAlan Lee says they play at the armories because he's a Chief Warrant Officer 2 with the National Guard, where he's served for 20 years, so he was able to secure the space. Lee was first introduced to cornhole by a roommate in 2007 during his first deployment for Operation Iraqi Freedom.“We played overseas so much that when I got home, I actually went and bought a $40 set from Target,” Alan Lee says.“The Minneapolis armory has a lot of history with the Hmong community as well,” he adds. In the Nineties, he says this was the site where many Hmong Minnesotans, including himself, came to pick up gifts from Toys for Tots. “A lot of the members from Hmong Cornhole really love the fact that this has come full circle of like childhood, hanging out here, now to actually throwing bags here,” he says.At the St. Paul armory on Friday night, May 10, the club is hosting a fundraiser for a member of the local Hmong community, Dani Adele, who is competing for the 2024 Miss Minnesota USA. The vendor Yaoson is selling what they describe as a “Hmong salsa” with whole pickles in it.Dia Lee, who is now one of the club administrators, is throwing bags. Cornhole, she says, has strengthened ties between the Hmong community and greater community, too.“It expands your horizon, definitely,” she says. “I would have never imagined myself going to so many bars or VFWs, or just so many cornhole tournaments that I would have never been to and interacting with so many people and creating new relationships.”Dia Lee encourages everyone to come play with them. “You don't have to be Hmong to be part of our family, we're accepting of everybody,” Dia Lee says.” The Minnesota cornhole community in general — It's a great community.” Hmong Cornhole high speed Correction (May 24, 2024): An earlier version of the story had an incorrect date. The article has been updated.

It breaks my heart to post this. Today I lost my trusty sidekick. My best friend. My brother. The one and only...Alan Lee. Drinking a perrier sparkling natural mineral water in your honor and I will cut out the fries the best I can.   I love you...forever....

Alan Lee Shaw in conversation with David Eastaugh English guitarist whose career began after leaving art school, in music projects with Twink. He later formed short-lived The Rings with 'Twink' Alder & drummer Rod Latter, before he and Latter created punk band Maniacs with bassist Robert Crash. In 1977 Shaw created glam-punksters Physicals, who released a single, with Paul Cook on drums. This was followed by stints in Brian James' "Brains" and "The Hellions" (managed by Miles Copeland) from 1980. During 1981, Shaw teamed up in a writing partnership with Kirsty MacColl. During 1983 there was another brief band, "Hush Hush" with Chris Sol. Then, with Sol, the eponymous band album "Heaven And The Angels" in 1986 and a later shelved UK project with Dee Dee Ramone. Another brief spell with a Brian James band was followed by Shaw joining The Damned in 1993.

Episode 274: ZACK WARD Keith Reza and Alan Lee interview actor Zack Ward and movie director Aris Underhill. Zack Ward is best known for "A Christmas Story", "Titus", and "Freddy vs Jason". Aris is one of the youngest directors of all time at just 16 she has directed her first feature picture film which stars Zack. Support the show on patreon.com/rezarifts61. Anything and everything helps. Follow the show on social media @rezarifts. Follow Keith on all social media platforms www.facebook.com/realkeithreza www.tiktok.com/keithreza www.instagram.com/keithreza www.twitter.com/keithreza Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza  Check out my website for dates www.keithreza.com Subscribe - Rate & Review. Tell a friend :). Be a Rifter! #zackward #keithreza #arisunderhill #rezarifts #comedy    

FOX Sports Radio host Alan Lee is in for Chris, and he and Rob explain why the NBA needs to do something to slow this offensive explosion that has made the sport almost unwatchable, tell us why the Los Angeles Lakers would be crazy to sign up for three more years of LeBron James and debate whether or not Monty Williams and Gregg Popovich should willingly forfeit the rest of their lucrative contracts given how bad they've both been this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FOX Sports Radio host Alan Lee is in for Chris, and he and Rob explain why the NBA needs to do something to slow this offensive explosion that has made the sport almost unwatchable, share their thoughts on Shohei Ohtani's scintillating Dodgers Spring Training debut and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob's nightly bets. Plus, former NFL offensive lineman and FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Ephraim Salaam swings by to discuss Davante Adams' future with the Las Vegas Raiders, the uncertainty surrounding the NFL running back free agent market and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FOX Sports Radio host Alan Lee is in for Chris, and he and Rob tell us why the Los Angeles Lakers would be crazy to sign up for three more years of LeBron James and explain why the constant quest for increased velocity – not the pitch clock – is the biggest reason for the Tommy John Epidemic across Major League Baseball. Plus, USA Today MLB columnist Bob Nightengale swings by to discuss Shohei Ohtani's Spring Training debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers, whether Yamamoto or Ohtani will be the biggest X-factor for the Dodgers and much more! Finally, the Odd Couple Callers bring the heat in this week's edition of Trash Talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FOX Sports Radio host Alan Lee is in for Chris, and he and Rob debate whether or not Monty Williams and Gregg Popovich should willingly forfeit the rest of their lucrative contracts given how bad they've both been this season and tell us if Jim Harbaugh is doing the right thing by preparing to clean house as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers. Plus, the guys answer the tough questions in this week's edition of Trollin' or Rollin'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FOX Sports Radio host Alan Lee is in for Chris Broussard, and he and Rob discuss whether or not Patrick Mahomes should speak out in support of gun reform in the wake of the tragic shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs championship parade, discuss how the sports world has done an about face on the city of Las Vegas and take a trip out to Shekel City. Plus, Super Bowl champion and FOX Sports Radio NFL analyst Greg Jennings swings by to discuss the parade shooting, Kyle Shanahan's decision to fire defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, the biggest storylines to come out of the Super Bowl and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FOX Sports Radio host Alan Lee is in for Chris Broussard, and he and Rob debate whether Kyle Shanahan turned defensive coordinator Steve Wilks into a scapegoat following the San Francisco 49ers' latest Super Bowl meltdown and tell us why the Orlando Magic should not have retired Shaquille O'Neal's jersey. Plus, Kansas City sports radio host and reporter Darren Smith swings by to discuss the tragic shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs championship parade, the Chiefs' plan to ‘run it back' in 2024-25, Travis Kelce's infamous bump of Andy Reid during the Super Bowl and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FOX Sports Radio host Alan Lee is in for Chris Broussard, and he and Rob argue about whether the Los Angeles Lakers should have traded LeBron James at the deadline and discuss the inconvenient truth about Valentine's Day. Plus, The Athletic's David Lombardi swings by to discuss whether Steve Wilks deserved to get fired by the San Francisco 49ers, the narrative that Kyle Shanahan has been getting a pass for his postseason failures, what the team needs to change to get to the Super Bowl next season and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FOX Sports Radio host Alan Lee is in for Chris Broussard, and he and Rob discuss whether or not Patrick Mahomes should speak out in support of gun reform in the wake of the tragic shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs championship parade, debate whether Kyle Shanahan turned defensive coordinator Steve Wilks into a scapegoat following the San Francisco 49ers' latest Super Bowl meltdown and argue about whether the Los Angeles Lakers should have traded LeBron James at the deadline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Parker, Alan Lee, and Kerry Rhodes talk shop on the Dallas Cowboys sliding off as they get to playoffs. Plus, the guys also talk Antonio Pierce as the new Raiders Head Coach and much more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Parker and Alan Lee make the claim that the Detroit Lions season is not a success unless they win a playoff game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Parker and Alan Lee get into the Dallas Cowboys steady decline as they get closer to the playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Parker and Alan Lee discuss the Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes having a rough time and why Mahomes deserves some blame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Parker and Alan Lee talk about Pat Mahomes and why he should shoulder some blame. Plus, Ron and Alan talk the Cowboys sliding down as the season ends and claim that the Lions need a playoff win for their season to be successful.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome in Dear Guest! We know that some of you have been waiting for another visit to this beloved topic for quite some time, so tonight, we have a spritely telling of Fairies in Art! These enchanting creatures live in the hearts and minds of people all over the globe, and thanks to some magically gifted artists, now everyone can see them!... not just us. Your ethereal host will describe for you, 2 paintings, Midsummer Eve, by Edward Robert Hughes, and Spirit of the Night, by John Atkinson Grimshaw. And, several fabulous fairy beings in the astoundingly popular book, Faeries, by Brian Froud and Alan Lee. Now, find your favorite seat... and we'll all have a nice break from boring reality! Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

Episode 257: REGINALD BALLARD Keith Reza and Alan Lee interview comedian/actor Reginald Ballard. Reginald has appeared on "The Bernie Mac Show", and "Martin". Subscribre rate and review!  Follow the show on all social media @rezarifts Follow Keith on social media! Book him on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza www.facebook.com/realkeithreza www.twitter.com/keithreza www.instagram.com/keithreza www.tiktok.com/keithreza www.keithreza.com

Episode 252: LOGAN ALLEN Keith Reza and Alan Lee interview actor Logan Allen. Logan has appeared on "Stranger Things", "Sweet Magnolias" and "Bernie The Dolphin". Support the show on pateron.com/rezarifts. Anything and everything helps. Follow the show on social media @Rezarifts. Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Follow Keith on all socail media platforms! www.facebook.com/realkeithreza www.twitter.com/keithreza www.instagram.com/keithreza www.tiktok.com/keithreza Subscribe rate and review! Tell a friend!  

Episode 247: AMY YASBECK Keith Reza and Alan Lee interview actress Amy Yasbeck. Amy Yasbeck is best known for "Wings" "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" "Problem Child" "Dracula: Dead and Loving It"

Episode 243: TOM ARNOLD Keith Reza and Alan Lee interview comedian/actor Tom Arnold.  Tom is best known for "Rosanne", "True Lies", and his own "Best Damn Sports Show". He has also appeared in movies such as "Big Bully," "Carpool", and "The Stupids". Follow and support Tom on social media @tomarnold. Support the show on patreon.com! Anything and everything helps. www.patreon.com/rezarifts follow the show on all social media platforms @rezarifts. Book Keith on cameo! www.cameo.com/keithreza and follow Keith on all platforms @keithreza www.facebook.com/realkeithreza www.instagram.com/keithreza www.twitter.com/keithreza www.tiktok.com/keithreza Subscribe rate and review! Tell a friend!

FOX Sports Radio host Alan Lee is in for Chris, and he and Rob explain why NFL and college head coaches temporarily promoting minority coaches to head gigs is just a token gesture and preview a wild dating show coming your way featuring one of Rob's mentees. Plus, MLBBro.com managing editor JR Gamble swings by to host this week's edition of Foul or Fair.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FOX Sports Radio host Alan Lee is in for Chris, and he and Rob explain why the New York Yankees need to get back to their Evil Empire roots if they want to win again, tell us where they expect Shohei Ohtani to sign in free agency this winter and discuss the latest in the Michael Oher saga. Plus, FOX Sports Radio NFL insider Adam Caplan swings by to discuss realistic expectations for the Detroit Lions, concerns about the New York Jets' offensive line, why Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels is under so much pressure this season and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FOX Sports Radio host Alan Lee is in for Chris, and he and Rob explain why the New York Jets are destined to underwhelm this upcoming season, tell us why Walker Buehler's plan for a ‘rookie Cy Young' award is a terrible idea and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob's nightly bets. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Eddie House swings by to discuss the idea that the NBA should have its own Hall of Fame, James Harden wanting out of Philadelphia, Rich Paul's assertion that it's an ‘insult' to say Michael Jordan was better than Michael Jordan and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FOX Sports Radio host Alan Lee is in for Chris, and he and Rob explain why the New York Jets are destined to underwhelm this upcoming season, tell us why the New York Yankees need to get back to their Evil Empire roots if they want to win again and share why NFL and college head coaches temporarily promoting minority coaches to head gigs is just a token gesture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EPISODE 235: SUE COSTELLO Keith Reza and Alan Lee interview comedian/actress Sue Costello! Sue has appeared on "Comedy Central", and movies such as "The Fighter", "Southie", and "Once In The Life". She also had her own Fox sitcom called "Costello". Support Sue on social media @SueCostello! Support the show on patreon.com. Anything and everything helps! www.patreon.com/rezarifts  Follow the show on social media @Rezarifts. Book Keith on cameo! www.cameo.com/keithreza Follow Keith on social media @keithreza  

Alan Lee is in for Chris, and he and Rob explain why the bettors around the country are crazy for expecting big things from the Detroit Lions this upcoming season and explain why Charles Barkley's willingness to say exactly what he thinks (no matter the cost) is what makes him such a big star in the sports media space. Plus, 2x World Series champion David Justice stops by for a quality baseball conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Lee is in for Chris, and he and Rob discuss the narrative that Bill Belichick is coaching for his job this upcoming season, and share their thoughts on the powder keg that seems to be brewing within the Philadelphia 76ers organization. Plus, Super Producer Rob G fills in for Martin Weiss to host this week's edition of Trollin' or Rollin'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Lee is in for Chris, and he and Rob explain why Charles Barkley's willingness to say exactly what he thinks (no matter the cost) is what makes him such a big star in the sports media space and tell us why the Los Angeles Angels have to be honest with themselves about potentially losing Shohei Ohtani in free agency. Plus, 2x World Series champion David Justice stops by for a quality baseball conversation and the Odd Couple Callers deliver another award-winning edition of Trash Talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Lee is in for Chris, and he and Rob explain why the bettors around the country are crazy for expecting big things from the Detroit Lions this upcoming season, tell us why you can't hate on Deion Sanders' decision to clean house at Colorado and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob's nightly bets. Plus, former NFL offensive lineman and FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Ephraim Salaam swings by to discuss his expectations for the Lions, why running backs have become devalued in the NFL and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 2 of today's edition of The Odd Couple, Rob Parker and guest host Alan Lee talk about Ronald Acuña Jr.'s insane stolen base numbers this season. Rob believes these numbers are fugazi, and Acuña is only benefiting from the MLB skewing the rules on pickoffs and bigger bases. FSR NBA Insider Mark Medina joins the show to do a deep dive on all of the NBA offseason moves up to this point, including where Damian Lillard could land, James Harden's frustrations and much more! Plus, it's a 4th of July eidition of Trash Talkin' Tuesday and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 In Hour 3 of today's edition of The Odd Couple, Rob Parker and guest host Alan Lee react to Joey Chestnut winning his 16th Mustard Belt at the 2023 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Alan is a fan of Joey “Jaws” Chestnut; however Rob is over the act and bored of the GOAT of competitive eaters. The guys also dive into what are the best hot dogs, and the best hot dogs they've ever had. FSR weekend host Martin Weiss joins the show for an NBA-filled edition of “Trollin' or Rollin'”. The guys also react to Mike Trout's injury, and try to sort out how this will affect what the Angels do with Ohtani either this trade deadline, or in the offseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 1 of today's edition of The Odd Couple, Rob Parker and guest host Alan Lee discuss the NBA having a less-than-exciting offseason in 2023. Is this because there aren't a ton of trades, or because there hasn't been a “big fish” free agent signing? FSR analyst and weekend host Ephraim Salaam joins the show to talk about the Jets being forced to do Hard Knocks, people's belief in the Lions heading into next year and the NBA offseason. Plus, the guys discuss some of their biggest pet peeves when it comes to travel and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.