Podcast appearances and mentions of Alana Smith

Olympic athlete in skateboarding

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Best podcasts about Alana Smith

Latest podcast episodes about Alana Smith

StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast
Losing Your Patience? We Help You Find It

StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 25:32


Patience and parenting don't seem to go together - one minute you have it, the next you don't. Whether it's patience for your child or your partner, we all want more of it.  Lynn and Justin have the perfect guest to help us get our patience back! Today we talk with Dr. Jenny Woo, Harvard-trained researcher/educator, teacher of emotional intelligence and mom of three, who provides the guidance we're looking for.   In our Parenting Story of the Day, Alana Smith shares a highly relatable story about how a simple trip to the store turned into a toddler juggling act and a true test of her patience.  Dr. Jenny Woo / IG / FB / YT / X / Li  Mother of three, Dr. Jenny Woo is a Harvard-trained educator, EQ researcher, founder/CEO of Mind Brain Emotion (incubated out of Harvard Innovation Labs) and creator of award-winning card games and mental health tools to help children and adults build emotional intelligence and communication skills. Teachers, psychologists, parents, and teens have used her product line in more than 50 countries.  In addition to her MEd from Harvard, MBA from UC Berkeley, and PhD from UC Irvine, she also spent several years as a Montessori school director and seven years as a human capital consultant at Deloitte and executive coach at Cisco Systems. Dr. Woo is a keynote and TEDx speaker and an author who teaches Emotional Intelligence and Management Fundamentals at the University of California-Irvine.  Alana Smith  Alana is a nurse anesthetist, author and boy mom who shares her takes on all things motherhood and marriage at Holy Moly Motherhood on Facebook and Instagram. Her books on preparing kids for surgery can be found here. StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast is created by Munchkin Inc., the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.  You can also watch this podcast on YouTube and reach us at podcast@munchkin.com.  You can find all your favorite Munchkin products – including the Milkmakers Lactation Cookie Bites featured in this episode – at https://www.munchkin.com   Use the code StrollerCoaster for 15% off regular-price items!  Follow Munchkin on Instagram / Facebook / Pinterest  

Cracked Interviews
Press Row Interviews: Alana Smith | Oklahoma Tennis Foundation Pro Series Edmond 75K

Cracked Interviews

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 18:44


Alana Smith joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap her Round of 16 Singles Victory at the 2024 Oklahoma Tennis Foundation Pro Series 75K event in Edmond, plus so much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Tennis Channel Podcast Network Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates.   Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Email Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Swimmingpod
Stanley Ulijaszek's 70th Birthday Swim Party

Swimmingpod

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 11:04


Swimming outdoors every day, Stanley Ulijaszek celebrated his 70th birthday recently, obviously with a swim and a song, a picnic and cake. Will his guests still swim at 70? This what they said, in turn: Gemma Ferrier, Jeremy Wellingham, Lizanne Christopher, Blan Walker, Lisa Keeping, Jess Harrold, Steve Banner, Sarah Dilger, Alana Smith, Julie Macken, Kristie Waller, Louisa Maybury, Kath Fotheringham, Darrin Roles, and Alice O'Leary. The music is Noe Noe, and The Zeppelin, from Blue Dot Sessions.  

Tuffy Talk
IT IS TIME TO TALK SOME NC STATE FOOTBALL!!!, The Tuffy Talk Live Show, 6/12/2023

Tuffy Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 67:47


Join us as we discuss now transition to discussing NC State Football! Specifically the news of Brennan Armstrong being announced the Starting Quarterback, along with discussing all other things across NC State Athletics!Please give this podcast a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the episode and want more of our weekly episodes!Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @TuffyTalkNow Enjoy!Support the show

Tuffy Talk
INTERVIEW WITH NC STATE WOMEN'S TENNIS ALL-AMERICAN, ALANA SMITH (PART 2)

Tuffy Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 35:09


For this episode, we finish our interview with All-American and Star Player on the 2023 NC State Women's Tennis National Finals Team!  Please also go check out our sponsor Flatlands Jessup Group,Website: www.flatlandsjessup.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/flatlandsjessupInstagram: @flatlandsjessupYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCikd...Please give this podcast a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the episode and want more of our weekly episodes!Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @TuffyTalkNow Enjoy!Support the show

Tuffy Talk
INTERVIEW WITH NC STATE WOMEN'S TENNIS ALL-AMERICAN, ALANA SMITH (PART 1)

Tuffy Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 23:22


For this episode, we begin our interview with All-American and Star Player on the 2023 NC State Women's Tennis National Finals Team!  Please also go check out our sponsor Flatlands Jessup Group,Website: www.flatlandsjessup.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/flatlandsjessupInstagram: @flatlandsjessupYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCikd...Please give this podcast a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the episode and want more of our weekly episodes!Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @TuffyTalkNow Enjoy!Support the show

Christian Guitar Girls Podcast
Right Where You Need to Be - Alana Smith

Christian Guitar Girls Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 26:54


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Homegrown KC
Westport Historical Society

Homegrown KC

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 81:19


Conversation with Alana Smith, President of the Westport Historical SocietySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/homegrownkc/exclusive-content

Bad Acts
Ep. 99 - Last Resort: The Murder of Isabella Smith and Attempted Murder of Alana Smith

Bad Acts

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 49:07


In July 2014, 13-year-old Alana Smith and 2-year-old Isabella Smith lived with their mother Jessica in Vancouver Washington. Their father was fighting to get partial custody. But on August 1, 2014, resort workers in Cannon Beach, Oregon stumbled across a horrific scene. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspodPodMoth: https://podmoth.network/Ad: https://oddentitypod.podbean.com/ Episode Source List:http://media.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/other/ClatsopCtyJessicaSmithswarrant_Redacted.pdf https://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/2014/08/cannon_beach_killing_alana_smi.html https://www.dailyastorian.com/archives/gazette/news/smith-gets-life-for-cannon-beach-horror/article_fccda6ee-740e-5939-8da7-40472b4f8c0a.htmlhttps://www.cannonbeachgazette.com/news/lawyers-display-smith-murder-evidence/article_5b50f2d4-267f-53ba-a484-bfb4d55c35f0.html https://komonews.com/news/local/mother-of-murdered-toddler-arrested-near-cannon-beach http://media.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/other/jessicasmithdisorderedmentalstate.pdf https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mom-accused-of-killing-2-year-old-daughter-smiles-in-court-portland-oregon/ https://www.kgw.com/article/news/crime/woman-who-killed-one-daughter-wounded-another-gets-life-in-prison/283-300873477 https://www.kgw.com/article/news/crime/troubling-voicemail-preceded-cannon-beach-murder-assault/283-71340151 Afterglow: UnVEILING The Idaho Cult SeriesAfterglow; UnVEILING The Idaho Cult is a true crime story like no other. Lori Vallow is...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Tuff Conversations Podcast We have the toughest conversations. Nothing is too big, too spicy or too much to cover....Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Cracked Interviews
Simon Earnshaw (NCAA): NC State Women's Tennis Head Coach

Cracked Interviews

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 56:57


NC State Women's Tennis Head Coach Simon Earnshaw joins the show to chat about his team's hot start to the 2022 season, preparing for National Indoors, the status of Alana Smith, and so much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by:  Swing Vision SwingVision is the official ball tracking app of Tennis Australia, the UK's Lawn Tennis Association and the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. The startup's mission is to democratize the Grand Slam experience for tennis players of all levels. Using just a single smartphone, the app automatically tracks your shot trajectory, generates match highlights and provides line challenges, all in real-time on any court in the world. Take advantage of Cracked Racquets' exclusive partnership by using our promo code "cracked20" for a 14-day Pro Trial and a $20 discount. Don't miss out on this exclusive deal, available by clicking here! Tennis Point Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More! Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items. This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.  Lucky Racket The hub for tennis fans, based out of Dayton, OH. Our mission is to make everyone smile when they see our products on and off the tennis courts! Get 15% OFF by using our promo code "Cracked15" at luckyracquet.com. Tennis Channel Podcast Network Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Email Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Skate Space
Skateboarding's inclusion in the 2021 Olympics (from Tokyo!)

Skate Space

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 90:32


On this episode of Skate Space: Trevor, Andre and Alec discuss Skateboarding's inclusion in the Olympics (from Tokyo!) Hear from pro skaters (like Sky Brown, Axel Cruysberghs, Pedro Barros, Alana Smith, Rune Glifberg, Heimana Reynolds, Keegan Palmer, Andy Anderson, Poppy Star Olsen and more) turned Olympians, event officials, and what the term "Olympic Skatepark" really means. For more about The Skatepark Project, head to Skatepark.org. For more about skatepark advocacy, head to skatepark.org/start.

LGBT In The Ring
LGBT In The Ring Ep. 103: Alana Smith, Quinn and Non-Binary Olympians w/ Britni de la Cretaz

LGBT In The Ring

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 51:28


Hello, Lovelies! In a special episode, we're putting pro wrestling to the side (partially) this week to discuss historic non-binary representation at the 2020 Summer Olympics. American skateboarder Alana Smith and Canadian soccer player Quinn made history this week, becoming the first trans non-binary athletes to ever compete at the Olympics, but their moments were overshadowed by misgendering on international broadcasts. Brian Bell and de la Cretaz have both been covering the event and come together to discuss the fallout, what the Olympics and its broadcasters can do to better respect non-binary identities and the joyful moments from both athletes that the reporting on their misgendering has overshadowed. They also sneak in a bit about the Boston League of Wicked Wrestlers! Follow Britni de la Cretaz on Twitter: @britnidlc Follow Brian Bell on Twitter: @WonderboyOTM Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter: @LGBTRingPod  The Progress Pride Flag design by Daniel Quasar is a product of Progress Initiative. Find out more at quasar.digital! Huge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show's theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp. Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT for a 5-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Level Playing Field - A LGBT sports podcast
LGBT In The Ring Ep. 103: Alana Smith, Quinn and Non-Binary Olympians w/ Britni de la Cretaz

Level Playing Field - A LGBT sports podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 54:28


Hello, Lovelies! In a special episode, we're putting pro wrestling to the side (partially) this week to discuss historic non-binary representation at the 2020 Summer Olympics. American skateboarder Alana Smith and Canadian soccer player Quinn made history this week, becoming the first trans non-binary athletes to ever compete at the Olympics, but their moments were overshadowed by misgendering on international broadcasts. Brian Bell and de la Cretaz have both been covering the event and come together to discuss the fallout, what the Olympics and its broadcasters can do to better respect non-binary identities and the joyful moments from both athletes that the reporting on their misgendering has overshadowed. They also sneak in a bit about the Boston League of Wicked Wrestlers! Follow Britni de la Cretaz on Twitter: @britnidlc Follow Brian Bell on Twitter: @WonderboyOTM Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter: @LGBTRingPod  The Progress Pride Flag design by Daniel Quasar is a product of Progress Initiative. Find out more at quasar.digital! Huge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show's theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp. Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT for a 5-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NOTSTR8CAST
The McTwist Machine is Broken

NOTSTR8CAST

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 56:00


On NOTSTR8CAST #21, Jason and Joe discuss Jason's second camping trip. Did Jason get yelled at again? In the news: Thousands of people defiantly marched in the Budapest Pride parade, Alana Smith and Alexis Sablone are leading the charge for LGBTQ representation in skateboarding for the United States at the Tokyo Olympics, Secretary Pete Buttigieg wants to go to space, A top official with the US Catholic church resigned after cellphone data obtained through a broker appeared to show he was a frequent user of the gay dating app Grindr, Lil Nas X has “sincerely apologised” to the LGBT+ community, "For the morning gays": The importance of LGBTQ-owned cafes as sober, queer spaces, And an unchristian like Moment of Conclusion!

Behind the Line
Olympics & NBC Not Woke Enough For Alana Smith

Behind the Line

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 10:20


Ever heard of Alana Smith? Chances are...you haven't. Alana Smith represented America on the Olympic Skateboarding team. She came in last place...and is now blasting NBC for misgendering her during the performance. We outline Alana Smith's complaints...and reveal the proper pronouns she wants to be called. We also reveal an updated list on proper pronouns provided by an organization that specializes in the field. We react to the Alana Smith story...and call out the woke media for praising an Olympian who finished in the last...only because she is transgender.

Valley 101
From backyard pools to Tokyo Olympics, the history of skateboarding in Arizona

Valley 101

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 21:19


USA Skateboarding, the official governing board of the sport, announced in June the first Olympic skateboarding team for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The team includes 12 skateboarders, three of which have Arizona ties.  Jagger Eaton, Alana Smith and Brighton Zeuner all started their career in Arizona.  How are there so many Arizonans on the team? What impact has the Valley had in the growth of the sport? In this week's episode of Valley 101, a podcast from The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, we dive into the skateboarding community in the Valley and its history.  In this episode, you'll hear from people who have been skateboarding in the Valley since the mid-1970s, and from a local skateboard coach who hopes to continue growing the skating community. 

The Product Podcast
Finding Product Inspiration Through User Needs by LinkedIn Sr PM

The Product Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 35:35


Today with Alana Smith, LinkedIn Senior Product Manager, we will talk about learning why it's important to take a step back from problem-solving to reenter on problem finding - and the magic that will happen when you do. Get the FREE Product Book and check out our curated list of free Product Management resources here

Talkin' Schmit
Talkin' Schmit Ep. 105: Alana Smith

Talkin' Schmit

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 67:26


I first met Alana at the training compound down in Mesa, AZ several years back. I remember filming her do a perfect tre-flip which went nuts on the Thrasher instagram. Since then I've got to get to know her better from seeing her at most of the contests and when I'm down in Arizona. She’s a member of the very small group of girls that have landed a 540 on vert, she's skated the mega, also got the Silver medal in her first XGames at the age of 12, and won the Combi Classic in 2015. Been hoping to get our schedules in line for a while and I'm stoked it all worked out. Hope you all enjoy this one, Alana is a ruler! SUBSCRIBE NOW! Follow Alana on Instagram: @AlanaSmithSkate If you want to help support the show, head over to https://www.talkinschmit.com/ and pick up some merchandise. There's also lots of photos, video and extras to help complement each interview. Intro Music: "Mary's Cross" by Natur First Cameo Dog Barker: Poor Little Honey Bee Music: “Adirondack gate” by @Shane_Medanich Closing Monologue: Noelle Fiore Executive Director: Sharal Camisa | Website: https://talkinschmit.com/ | YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/epiclytrife Follow us on Instagram: @Talkin_Schmit Friend us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkinSchmit/ Contact with comments or suggestions: TalkinSchmit@Gmail.com During these difficult times I encourage you to help your local skate shops, your favorite restaurants, friends and family. Be kind and give what you can to those that are in need. If you have good friends, tell them you love them while you still can. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talkin-schmit/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talkin-schmit/support

TFD Talks
7 Questions With Alana Smith

TFD Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 9:05


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KFUO Radio News Break
A church fights an abortion mandate

KFUO Radio News Break

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 3:00


In today's News: A church fights an abortion mandate A Seattle-area church filed its opening brief yesterday with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, asking for reversal of a lower court decision that dismissed the church’s lawsuit against the state of Washington. The lawsuit challenges a state law forcing churches to cover elective abortions in their health insurance plans. Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys represent Cedar Park Assembly of God, challenging the constitutionality of the state’s mandate requiring the church to cover abortion if it provides its staff members maternity coverage in their group health insurance. As a result of the state’s mandate, the church’s insurance carrier inserted surgical abortion coverage directly into the church’s health plan. The insurer indicated that it would remove the offensive coverage if a court were to hold that the state law is unconstitutional. The lawsuit, Cedar Park Assembly of God of Kirkland v. Kreidler, challenges the constitutionality of Washington State Senate Bill 6219, legislation signed into law in March 2018. The legislation requires Cedar Park to provide coverage for abortion if the church also offers maternity care coverage to its employees, or face fines and criminal penalties, including imprisonment. Department of Education defends female athletes The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to write transgenderism into federal nondiscrimination law does not create a right for gender-confused male students to compete against actual girls, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) concluded in a letter explaining how the divisive ruling factors into its own judgment. The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference’s (CIAC’s) official handbook says the conference “Shall defer to the determination of the student and his or her local school regarding gender identification,” without any conditions pertaining to physical transitions or testosterone levels. This has led to biologically male competitors consistently outperforming actual females and depriving them of numerous opportunities, according to a complaint filed by Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) on behalf of runners Selina Soule, Alana Smith and Chelsea Mitchell. The OCR has weighed in on the side of the runners, concluding that the CIAC policy violates the civil rights of female athletes, denying them “benefits and opportunities, including advancing to the finals in events, higher level competitions, awards, medals, recognition, and the possibility of greater visibility to colleges and other benefits.” Abortion lobby sues The abortion lobby filed a lawsuit Monday to block another provision of a sweeping pro-life law enacted in Tennessee this year, this time targeting language requiring that abortion-minded women seeking abortion pills be given information on how to reverse them should they change their mind. The omnibus law already faces legal challenge over its ban on abortion once a fetal heartbeat can be detected, and the latest suit, brought by planned parenthood, the Center for Reproductive Rights (CRR), and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), challenges the requirement that women seeking a chemical abortion (the “abortion pill”) to be made aware of the abortion pill reversal (APR technique).

The Georgene Rice Show
February 12, 2020

The Georgene Rice Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 77:12


Today we’ll talk with Dave Harvey, author of “I Still Do! Growing Closer and Stronger through Life’s Defining Moments” (Baker) and Christiana Holcomb, legal counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom and student athlete Alana Smith, a plaintiff in an official Title IX complaint to the Office of Civil Rights in the Department of Education challenging the practice of allowing biological males who identify as female to compete in women’s events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave and Jeb Aren't Mean
060 - Horse Whisperer Has Come Unstuck in Time

Dave and Jeb Aren't Mean

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019 78:12


We're horsing around for eternity with VALENTINE EVER AFTER (2016) and doing unpaid labor on: A dude ranch ... THEME ... Knee calipers ... Going in optimistic ... Eric Johnson Appreciation Station ... Cast rundown ... The Expositional Challenge ... Plot mop-up: Rock-mount failure; dude ranch; hospital raffle ... Alana Smithee, or Alana Smithee? ... Heavy tropery and peak overdeterminism ... BREAK ... Journalismism: One perfect catastrophe of news layout; Hyphen Stanheight; Hello, mako; Rahm Emanuel ... Fleeing Chad ... Spot the Angel: Probably angel-free vs. a very Twin Peaks judge ... Funding MRAPs through the recession ... Lindsay Anderson's "Mission to Christmas" ... Nigel Bennett's IMDB ... Casual slave labor ... Razzing a Hallmark cop ... Fogel, Engerman and Hallmark cliometrics ... BREAK ... Eat Your Heart Out: Beef stew, Cowboy Bar and Cadillac Restaurant; carb-dating Hallmark movies ... The Hallmark Expanded Universe: Please remind us to bring back old bits; Chicago, The Radcliffe Center and your donor base; build the Hallmark wiki; Kitten's billion-dollar fund; James Brolin's ranch ... Paul Auster's New York Trilogy ... Jerry Lewis's Clown Holocaust ... BREAK ... Overdetermined: Dad's immediate, relentless info-dump; the character-development efficiencies of early exposition vs. PEAK info-dump, plot recap and foreshadowing vs. Incredibly overdetermined Colbie Caillat ... Rapping end-credit plot summaries ... Puff Daddy, KRS-One and Bobby Brown ... iZombie whips ... BREAK ... Crossover: Gavin Learning about himself in David Mamet's The Edge vs. "Ben Thomas has come unstuck in The Horse Whisperer" ... The Hallmark Bechdel Test: Easily succeeds but maybe totally doesn't ... Partner Chat: Kate face-pulling; carb-free biscuits ... Rating: 4 ... Structurally bad but nimbly leaning into it ... "Metropolitan" ladies ... Outstanding leads ... Mom Lily as shrewd, tough, wise and worthy of embodying a compliment ... Gavin Stanheight's legitimate anger/heartache ... Awful, last-minute quit ... Organic trauma-swap ... BREAK ... The Leftovers: The Girlfriend Experience ... Population density of Wyoming ... Hallmark's The Terror ... Cemetery Man callback ... Edgar Allan Poe-ass statue ... City Girl can sometimes ride ... Don McBrearty: "Gay or Straight, Is There A Choice?" ... Look how cute this horse is ... Turning off my ringer ... First-ever Hallmark c*ckblock ... Police escort for landowners ... Child interruption ... Merry Christmas ... • MUSIC: "Fuck You If You Don't Like Christmas," from Crudbump, by Drew Fairweather • "Generique Assault," by KRS-One • "On Our Own," by Bobby Brown • • All other music by Chris Collingwood of Look Park and Fountains of Wayne, except: "Orchestral Sports Theme" by Chris Collingwood and Rick Murnane