Podcasts about american icons

Almost everyone knows about the man from Krypton who, disguised as mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent working with the fearless Lois Lane, fights for the vulnerable and the oppressed. But few know the truth about this indelible character's creation. From mobster tactics to decades-long courtroom drama, a beloved American myth was born, betrayed, and eventually reclaimed—almost eighty years after the character first.Catch Giles live - 'Let's Talk' - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - from 10.00CET...on tre.radio

In honor of America's 250th birthday and American Icons month (in a cool, liberal way), we're celebrating the trailblazers who helped shape the country, and few reached greater heights than Sally Ride. This week, we're telling the story of the physicist who became the first American woman in space, broke through one of the world's most exclusive boys' clubs, and inspired generations of girls to dream bigger. But behind the headlines was a woman who fiercely guarded her private life. For nearly three decades, Sally shared her life with her partner, Tam O'Shaughnessy, a relationship the public didn't learn about until after Sally's death. We explore why she chose privacy, what it meant to be a gay woman navigating fame in the 1980s and '90s, and how her legacy extends far beyond her historic spaceflight. From NASA missions and media scrutiny to quiet courage and lasting impact, this is the story of an American icon whose influence is still reaching for the stars. Created and produced by Tess Bellomo & Claire Donald Merch, shop our outfits and check out our socials here Want three bonus eps a month for just $7.99?? We talk personal lives, pop culture and more! ⁠TRY NUULY HERE! ⁠ Code RAM for $28 dollars your first month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We welcome respected actor and award-winning documentarian, James Keach, to Celebrity Salute to talk about his career, and the great new documentary: “Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul.”  The documentary explores the groundbreaking life and music of Allman Brothers Band co-founder and American Icon, Gregg Allman.  Randy and James talk music, why he enjoys making docs about musicians, the life of Gregg and much more.

This week we are all trillionaires and have decided to choose what car brands we should bring back to the world. Veronica opens up about her George Clooney fandom, Steve goes full colonial and Andrew brings back an American Icon. It's an international battle this week as we head into the Fourth of July. Follow us on Instagram @bestinclasspodcast and let us know which brand you want to bring back!

Episode 298 of Tom Clark's 6M Podcast is a look at The Superman Wars: A Battle for Truth, Justice, and an American Icon by William Bernhardt. Tom breaks down the 2026 book that explores the decades-long battle behind the creation of Superman, focusing on Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's journey from two young creators in Cleveland to the men who changed comics forever. He examines how Superman was born, the infamous $130 sale to DC, the legal battles over ownership, and the decades of struggle for creator recognition, compensation, and credit. He also discusses Bernhardt's research into the court cases, copyright fights, the restoration of the creators' names, the impact of industry legends who fought on Siegel and Shuster's behalf, and what the Superman saga means for modern creators protecting their own work. Is The Superman Wars a powerful reminder of the human cost behind one of the world's greatest fictional icons, or does the complicated legal history show just how difficult creator rights remain in entertainment? Dive into that and a lot more! Boink Studios podcasts are created by humans. All hosts featured on our shows are human, and all podcast artwork, logos, and creative direction are created by humans. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boinkstudios Appreciate the content? Support the channel: https://buymeacoffee.com/tomclark Visit us at: https://boinkstudios.com Follow the 6M Podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/6mpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/6mpodcast/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/boinkstudios.bsky.social Listen to Boink Studios' Podcasts: Tom Clark's Main Event: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tom-clarks-main-event/id910362334 Bare Mode: A Podcast Review of The Bear: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/bare-mode-a-podcast-review-of-the-bear/id1828513020 Two Nations Under Ted: A Ted Lasso Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-nations-under-ted-a-ted-lasso-podcast/id16938703   © Boink Studios 2026

Where is Superman when you need him? Ron explores the background story on this superhero...... Guest: William Bernhardt "The Superman Wars: A Battle For Truth, Justice, and an American Icon" 

Send us Fan MailFew figures loom larger in aviation history than Amelia Earhart. Yet after hundreds of books, countless documentaries, and nearly a century of speculation, how much do we actually know about the woman behind the legend?In this episode, Laurie Gwen Shapiro talks about her bestselling book, The Aviator and the Showman. Drawing on newly digitized interviews, archival discoveries, and years of research, Laurie argues that the real mystery of Amelia Earhart isn't what happened to her at the end of her final flight—it's understanding who she was as a person.We explore Earhart's journey from social worker and hobby pilot to international celebrity, the complicated role publisher and promoter George Palmer Putnam played in her fame, and the tension between aviation skill, public image, and advocacy. We also discuss the extraordinary ways Earhart used her platform to champion both aviation and women's rights.Along the way, we venture into the world of some of Earhart's remarkable contemporaries, including Eleanor Smith, Louise Thaden, Lady Mary Heath, Bessie Coleman, and Jackie Cochran. We also talk about the challenges—and rewards—of writing history that is deeply researched, rigorously sourced, and unafraid to embrace the complexity of its subjects.Whether you're a lifelong Amelia Earhart enthusiast or someone who has wondered why she continues to captivate the public imagination nearly a century later, I think you'll find this conversation both thought-provoking and illuminating. And if you're a writer hoping to dig into a different historical mystery, you'll learn from Laurie's expertise as an author, journalist, and professor of journalism. Buy the book: https://literaryaviatrix.com/book/the-aviator-and-the-showman/Some links we discuss in the episode: NASM Amelia Earhart Project Recordings: https://sirismm.si.edu/EADpdfs/NASM.2020.0025.pdfArchive Grid: https://researchworks.oclc.org/archivegrid/Book Finder: https://www.bookfinder.comDid you know you can support your local independent bookshop and me by shopping through my Bookshop.org affiliate links on my website? If a book is available on Bookshop.org, you'll find a link to it on the book page. By shopping through the Literary Aviatrix website a small portion of the sale goes to support the content you love, at no additional cost to you. https://literaryaviatrix.com/shop-all-books/Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dates with the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter. Visit the Literary Aviatrix website to find over 600 books featuring women in aviation in all genres for all ages. Become a Literary Aviatrix Patron and help amplify the voices of women in aviation. Follow me on social media, join the book club, and find all of the things on the Literary Aviatrix linkt.ree. Blue skies, happy reading, and happy listening!-Liz Booker

Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode are Paul Wagner and Ellen Casey Wagner, the filmmaking team behind “Georgia O'Keeffe: The Brightness of Light," a feature length documentary that is now available on all VOD streaming services.   Narrated by Hugh Dancy and featuring Claire Danes as the voice of Georgia O'Keeffe, "The Brightness of Light" illuminates the extraordinary life and lasting influence of an artist who reshaped the American art landscape. From her formative years in the Midwest to her groundbreaking rise in New York's modernist movement, and finally to the vast, sun-drenched solitude of the New Mexico desert, the film traces O'Keeffe's remarkable creative journey. Blending letters, archival imagery, and the artist's own words, Academy Award-winning director Paul Wagner paints a vivid portrait of a woman whose bold interpretations of nature and fearless independence blurred the boundaries between abstraction and realism.    "Georgia O'Keeffe: The Brightness of Light" is a meditative and visually stunning exploration of art, love, and the search for creative freedom.    Making Media Now is sponsored by Filmmakers Collaborative, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting media makers from across the creative spectrum. From providing fiscal sponsorship to presenting an array of informative and educational programs, Filmmakers Collaborative supports creatives at every step in their journey.   About the host: www.writevoicecreative.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-azevedo/   Sound Engineer: A.J. Kierstead

Tonight on America at Night with McGraw Milhaven: Mark Chandler, retired U.S. Marine Corps Intelligence Officer and former Deputy Director for Intelligence, joins the show to discuss the latest developments involving Iran, escalating tensions in the region, and the national security implications for the United States and its allies. Chris Tomlinson, columnist for the Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News, and other Hearst newspapers, breaks down the latest developments in the Texas primary races, the political dynamics shaping the state, and what the results could signal moving forward. Later, bestselling author William Bernhardt joins the program to discuss his book “The Superman Wars: The Battle for Truth, Justice and an American Icon,” exploring the legal battles, cultural impact, and behind-the-scenes conflicts surrounding one of the world's most recognizable superheroes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Eloisa James, the reigning queen of romance, who has over 7 million books in print, about her new novel The Last Lady B, which has been called "Jane Austen Meets The White Lotus."0:00 Opening ThoughtsBill wants everyone to know that his new book The Superman Wars is finally on sale. This is the story of Jerry Siegel, the man who came up with the idea for Superman only to lose control and see his character taken from him and his name stripped from the credits. This is a story about art vs commerce, still very relevant, and a cautionary tale for creatives working today.7:45 News1) Character AI Lets People Enter Book Worlds2) Stolen Rare Books Recovered after 40 Years15:48 Craft CornerLauren Smith, USA Today-bestselling author, discusses the Five Essential Ingrdients for a Romantasy Novel25:14 Interview with Eloisa James45:55 Parting WordsThe Superman Wars: A Battle for Truth, Justice and an American Icon is NOW ON SALE!!!The WriterCon Small-Group Retreat is July 15-19 at Canebrake Resort near Tulsa OK, Spend five days workshopping your work-in-progress and inproving your writing skills. You'll be glad you did.The WriterCon Annual Convention is Labor Day weekend, September 4-7, at the historic Skirvin Hotel in Oklahoma City. Register now to take advantage of the Early Bird prices!For more info about both WriterCon programs, visit www.writercon.com.Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.William Bernhardtwww.williambernhardt.comwww.writercon.com

In this episode, we speak with renowned-Roosevelt scholar and former host of the podcast Michael Patrick Cullinane about his new book Theodore Roosevelt and the Tennis Cabinet. We often imagine Theodore Roosevelt as a singular force who reshaped the presidency through sheer energy and will. But Cullinane offers a different perspective, showing how Roosevelt relied on a network of informal advisors—his “Tennis Cabinet”—to generate ideas, implement policy, and expand the reach of the federal government. Together, we explore how this network functioned, what it reveals about the emergence of the administrative state, and how it reshapes our understanding of executive power, both in the Progressive Era and today.You can purchase the book directly from the University of Nebraska Press here. Use the discount code "6AS26" at checkout to receive a 40% discount.About our guest:Michael Patrick Cullinane is Professor of History at Royal Holloway University of London and a leading scholar of the Theodore Roosevelt presidency. He is the author of several books, including Theodore Roosevelt's Ghost: The History and Memory of an American Icon and Remembering Theodore Roosevelt. His work focuses on U.S. political history, memory, and the global dimensions of American power.Further Reading:Theodore Rex by Edmund MorrisThe Bully Pulpit by Doris Kearns GoodwinThe Imperial Presidency by Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Chapter 83! My guest is author and podcaster, William Bernhardt. We got together on release day for his new book The Superman Wars: A Battle for Truth, Justice, and an American Icon.William is the author of more than sixty books, including the nationally bestselling Ben Kincaid legal thriller series. He has received numerous awards for his books and has also written plays, a musical, children's stories, and New York Times crossword puzzles. In 2013, he became a Jeopardy! champion. He lives in Oklahoma with his wife and children.In our conversation we talk about the book, the wrestling match between art and commerce, the challenge of writing narrative nonfiction, and I test Bill's lifelong love for Superman with a quick Superman quiz. It's a fun conversation for people at every level of comics appreciation. Connect with William: website | FacebookConnect with WriterCon: website | Podcast | FacebookSign up for the Read LOKal NewsletterMentioned on the show:Justice for All - William BernhardtErik LarsonSebastian YoungerBeowulfThe Epic of GilgameshThe Iliad - HomerOdyssey - HomerConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

In this episode I spoke with William Bernhart about his latest book "The Superman Wars: A Battle For Truth, Justice, and An American Icon". Almost everyone knows about the man from Krypton who, disguised as mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent working with the fearless Lois Lane, fights for the vulnerable and the oppressed. But few know the truth about this indelible character's creation.

We speak with best-selling author and former attorney William Bernhardt about his latest book, "The Superman Wars: A Battle for Truth, Justice, and an American Icon." The book explores how Jerry Siegel created the iconic character of Superman ..... lost creative control of it .... and sought to regain it - a struggle that went on for decades.

Budweiser won USA Today's Ad Meter for the 10th time—and while everyone was arguing Monday morning about the Clydesdale, the bald eagle, and whether "American Icons" was AI-assisted, the real story wasn't 60 seconds of creativity. It was whether the ad was part of a system. In the first episode of the new PESO Model® Diagnostic series, Gini Dietrich runs Budweiser's "Made of America" program through the PESO operating system lens and shows exactly where coordination ends and integration begins.  The lesson isn't about $8M ad budgets. It's about sequencing, depth, and a central nervous system—and any brand, at any budget, can build them. Take the self-assessed PESO Diagnostic at spinsucks.com/self-peso-diagnostic to find your own integration gaps.

Dolly Parton has solidified her status as Americas most beloved public figure according to New Country 101.5 just days ago on April 14 capturing hearts nationwide with her timeless sparkle and generosity. Shes been lighting up headlines amid her milestone 80th year as Kingsport Times News reports noting her overcoming recent health concerns while celebrating the 60th anniversary of her marriage to Carl Dean the 40th for Dollywood and the 30th for her Imagination Library which has now gifted over 200 million books worldwide. In a big win for her literacy legacy CalMatters detailed on April 16 how California lawmakers redirected millions from a bungled state program to the Dollywood Foundation after a nonprofit squandered over 1 million without delivering books. The foundation stepped in serving 160000 kids and distributing nearly 3 million volumes proving Dollys vision triumphs even in rocky partnerships. No fresh public appearances or social media posts popped in the last few days but her Imagination Library dominates chatter with LAist echoing the California saga and Energy Central praising her lessons in compassion for customer engagement. Speculation swirls on unconfirmed health recoveries but verified sources confirm shes thriving at 80 poised for biographical immortality through philanthropy and cultural staying power. No major headlines broke in the past 24 hours but her enduring influence shows no signs of fading.Thanks for listening listener and please subscribe to never miss an update on Dolly Parton and search the term Biography Flash for more great Biographies. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Hey Streetwalkers. This is a throwback episode with American music icon Don McLean. Don's first appearance on the show was 8.13.21 It was such a compelling & fun episode, l decided it needed to be re-visited! Enjoy this throwback episode, tell a friend, and thanks for listening!Don McLeanTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Don McLean. Legendary singer / songwriter; Don is most known for his super smash hit AMERICAN PIE, which was released FIFTY YEARS AGO this year! In this episode, Don and I chat about: some of his songs, his new and upcoming projects, including: a new album of originals, a new album of covers, a new documentary, a play, a movie, and a new children's book called "American Pie: A Fable" which drops in October. Then he tells us about the true story behind the hit song "Killing Me Softly"; which is not his song, but has a very interesting connection that I bet you didn't know about. Don was kind enough to let me play some of his classic songs during this episode, as well as one of the covers off of his new album of covers called "Still Playin Favorites". Be sure to check out his website for upcoming tour dates (covid permitting). Don McLean is a legend, a brilliant poet and songwriter; but more importantly, he was a super king and generous to me! Enjoy this conversation with a LEGEND. Follow Don on social media: Twit: @DonMcLean Insta: @TheDonMcLean FB: Don McLean (Musician) Website: DonMcLean.com

As America approaches it's 250th anniversary, we're dedicating our Spring Mainstage season, as well as a special three episode podcast and radio series, to exploring the American dream. Our first episode looked at American Icons, but today, we're going to look at the concept of Home. We've got two stories about how people make a home for themselves in America, how, in their own pursuits of happiness, people create space for themselves, how people live in America, even when it's difficult. This episode was hosted by Kate Tellers. Storytellers: Heather Crawford has to leave her home state of Texas in order to give her child the best possible life. Eric Yu learns more about his father through visiting his family in China. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can manufacturing jobs really come back to the United States? In the finale, we hear the story of American baseball cap manufacturer Mitch Cahn, who’s even made red caps for a certain NYC real estate mogul turned President. Powered by Ruff Greens & The Licorice Guy.Support the show: https://redpilledamerica.com/support/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can manufacturing jobs really come back to the United States? In Part Two, we tell the surprising story of how a long-haired hippy kicked off the chain of events that changed American manufacturing forever. American Icon (Part Three) airs Thursday, March 26th, 2026. Through the end of the month, get 50% off an RPA baseball cap. Just visit RedPilledAmerica.com.Support the show: https://redpilledamerica.com/support/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can manufacturing jobs really come back to the United States? To find the answer, we tell the story of an American icon...the baseball cap. American Icon (Part Two) airs Wednesday, March 25th, 2026. Through the end of the month, get 50% off an RPA baseball cap. Just visit RedPilledAmerica.com.Support the show: https://redpilledamerica.com/support/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prepare for battle – a cookie battle, that is! Back in the early 1900s, two brothers invented a game changing cookie. It consisted of two crisp chocolate wafers, stuck together with a vanilla cream filling. It was delicious! It was fancy! They called it… Hydrox.Years later, Nabisco created their own knockoff version of Hydrox. They called it the Oreo. For decades, Hydrox was the undisputed king of chocolate sandwich cookies. But in time, the tables turned.Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Norm pulled from: Business 2.0. “Oreos to Hydrox: Resistance Is Futile.” February 20, 2002. https://web.archive.org/web/20020220054213/http://www.business2.com/articles/mag/0,1640,4537,FF.html.Cahn, William. Out of the Cracker Barrel: The Nabisco Story From Animal Crackers to Zuzus. Simon & Schuster, 1969.CBC Radio. “The Best-Selling Cookie in the World Is a Copycat Brand.” January 11, 2024. https://www.cbc.ca/radio/undertheinfluence/the-best-selling-cookie-in-the-world-is-a-copycat-brand-1.7080582.CBS, dir. Hydrox Cookies Turn 100. 2008. 03:16. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbFiS-1fhiM.Chenab Gourmet. “Crackers Through the Ages.” November 18, 2024. https://www.chenabgourmet.com/crackers-through-the-ages-discover-the-gourmet-secrets-that-will-transform-your-snack-game/.Elmwood Cemetery. “Jacob Loose.” https://elmwoodcemeterykc.org/resident/jacob-loose/.Jewish Action. “Paving the Way for Women's Leadership: The OU Women's Branch.” June 12, 2018. https://jewishaction.com/religion/women/paving-way-womens-leadership-ou-womens-branch/.Kansas City Journal. “JL Loose Dies in Summer Home.” September 19, 1923.Kansas City Journal. “Loose-Wiles New Brands Now Ready For Delivery.” November 9, 1902.Kansas City Star. “Death of Joseph S. Loose.” n.d.Kansas City Star. “The Cracker Trust Buys Another Kansas City Plant - An Independent Combine?” May 20, 1902.Kansas City Star. “Who's Who in Kansas City.” December 24, 1922.Kansas City Times. “Lock Horns With a Trust.” May 1, 1902.Loose Mansion. “History of Loose Mansion.” https://loosemansion.com/history/.Los Angeles Times. “Granny Goose Parent Thinks Chips Go Well With Sunshine Biscuits.” February 10, 1988. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-02-10-fi-28222-story.html.Martin, Mackenzie. “Remember Hydrox? Kansas City Created the Original Oreo Cookie.” KCUR - Kansas City News and NPR, March 6, 2024. https://www.kcur.org/history/2024-03-06/remember-hydrox-kansas-city-created-the-original-oreo-cookie.News-Press NOW. “Soggy Cracker House Needs Some Help.” April 15, 2008. https://www.newspressnow.com/news/soggy-cracker-house-needs-some-help/article_df129ed7-c42d-5179-b43b-7de4822332b6.html.NPR. “Episode 652: The Hydrox Resurrection.” September 18, 2015. https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2015/09/18/441546748/episode-652-the-hydrox-resurrection.NYC EATS. “Adolphus Green.” https://www.newyorkcity-eats.com/adolphus-green.Serious Eats. “How Oreos Got Their Name: The Rise of an American Icon.” https://www.seriouseats.com/history-of-oreos-bravetart-cookbook.The Pendergast Years. “Jacob L. and Ella C. Loose.” https://pendergastkc.org/articles/jacob-l-and-ella-c-loose.The Springfield Daily News (The Republican). “Hydrox Advertisement.” February 2, 1926.The Topeka Daily Capital. “Home of Sunshine Biscuit All That Name Suggests.” October 24, 1917.Are you enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Then please leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts!Are you *really* enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Well, calm down, history ho! You can get more of us on Patreon at patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast. At the $5 level, you'll get a monthly bonus episode (with video!), access to our 90's style chat room, plus the entire back catalog of bonus episodes from Kristin's previous podcast, Let's Go To Court.

Episode 660. James Campion author of Shout It Out Loud: The Story of Kiss’s Destroyer and the Making of an American Icon joins us this week as we look at KISS DESTROYER 50 years later. This trip down memory lane isn't limited to Destroyer, but we talk about so much more… 50 years later. Visit: https://www.amazon.com/Shout-Out-Loud-Destroyer-American/dp/1617136182 Three Sides of the Coin has moved to its own YouTube Channel, don't miss any future episodes click the link below and click SUBSCRIBE… so easy! Subscribe –    / @threesidesofthecoinkisspodcast   Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides of the Coin has been viewed or listened to over 6,000,000 times. Three Sides of the Coin has been joined by special guests including former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick, Eddie Trunk, AEW Superstar and lead singer of Fozzy Chris Jericho, Angel lead guitarist Punky Meadows, Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Jason Hook, Vinnie Vincent Invasion and Slaughter lead singer Mark Slaughter, Twisted Sister's Dee Snider, comedian Craig Gass, KISS' former business manager Chris Lendt, the Black Veil Brides’ Andy Biersack, Frank Munoz associate producer for Ace Frehley’s Anomaly album, award winning songwriter Adam Mitchell, Ed Kanon (Peter Criss’ drum tech), Kevin Valentine (drummer on KISS’ Psycho Circus album). Three Sides of the Coin was picked (October 2013) as a ‘What’s Hot’ podcast by Apple’s iTunes. In the early ’90s, Michael Brandvold launched the fifth ever website on the Internet devoted to KISS, KISS Otaku. He built, launched and maintained Kissonline.com (KISS’ official web presence). He now owns Michael Brandvold Marketing, providing marketing services and digital strategy to musicians. Tommy Sommers spent 15 years on the record show circuit collecting, trading and selling memorabilia / Kiss merchandise. He is now a successful residential Real Estate agent in the Minneapolis / St. Paul area. Tommy has also produced a KISS song For The Oddfathers and is the owner of Rock Steady Digital Photography. Mark Cicchini, is a world renown KISS collector. KISS have used parts of Mark's vast KISS collection for audio, video & print materials including their book NOTHIN TO LOSE, CD re release of the LOVE GUN album & the VH1 Ultimate Album KISS ALIVE! special as well as many other KISS projects. His wife also makes a mean meatloaf!!! It’s only our opinion… it’s neither right nor wrong. Three Sides of the Coin Radio: www.threesidesofthecoinradio.com Facebook: facebook.com/threesidesofthecoin Twitter: twitter.com/threesidescoin Spotify: spotify.threesidesofthecoin.com YouTube: youtube.threesidesofthecoin.com iHeartRadio: iheartradio.threesidesofthecoin.com Spreaker: spreaker.threesidesofthecoin.com iTunes: itunes.threesidesofthecoin.com TuneIn: tunein.threesidesofthecoin.com Stitcher Radio: stitcher.threesidesofthecoin.com SoundCloud: @michaelbrandvoldmarketing Web: threesidesofthecoin.com Merchandise: shop.threesidesofthecoin.com Three Sides Of The Coin is unofficial & unsanctioned and has no affiliation with the band KISS. MichaelBrandvold.com Three Sides of the Coin Monthly Option 1 : $1.99 USD – monthlyOption 2 : $5.00 USD – monthlyOption 3 : $9.99 USD – monthly If you would rather make a one time donation of any amount, please use the Donate button below.

The Break Room (MONDAY 3/23/26) 8am Hour 1) Duffy says this man's fame was a little bit of a headscratcher 2) An officer chasing an officer 3) Do we NEED Wednesday football?

It turns out that the islamic terrorist who killed at ODU isn't the only ISIS terrorist receiving a lenient sentence and put back on the streets of America. Why are TERRORISTS getting tried in cfederal courts and receiving light sentneces? These aren't white collar criminals convicted of stealing retirement accounts. They're terrorists plotting the mass murders of Americans in the name of Allah! Meanwhile, the left had a hysterical reaction to Trump's responsee to the Japanese reporter who confrinted Trump for not warning Japan before the beginning of Operation Epic Fury. If only they had as much outrage over the killing of Americans at the hands of Iran. What is the "boob tax" and what does it have to do with Airlines? And in this week's Hero of the Week, Andrea pays hoage to an American hero and legend who passed away this week.Support Our Mission: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ZMGRBFGDJKRS8See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we are joined by Laurie Gwen Shapiro, a bestselling author, journalist, and adjunct professor at NYU's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. A member of the Explorers Club, her writing has appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and The New York Times. She is the author of The Stowaway, the true story of a teenager who stowed away on a ship bound for Antarctica during the Jazz Age, and The Aviator and the Showman: Amelia Earhart, George Putnam, and the Marriage that Made an American Icon, a New York Times Editors' Choice and one of the best books of the year by NPR, The New Yorker, and Smithsonian Magazine.But before our conversation with Laurie, we set the stage, because the Amelia Earhart story is deeply a Pan Am story.On January 9, 1929, three defining figures of the aviation age stood on the tarmac of Pan Am's new Miami terminal, Juan Trippe, Charles Lindbergh, and Amelia Earhart. Trippe invited Earhart aboard Pan Am's Fokker F-10A, captained by Edwin Musick, for the inaugural flight to Havana.At the center of that relationship was Fred Noonan, Pan Am's greatest navigator, who charted the transpacific routes. When Earhart assembled her team in 1937, Noonan was the navigator every conversation kept returning to. Trippe extended Pan Am's full cooperation, and Pan Am mechanics spent a week on her Lockheed Electra in Miami. On July 2, 1937, Earhart and Noonan departed Lae, New Guinea, bound for Howland Island - 2,556 miles of open ocean...and vanished.This episode also features rare archival audio from the Elgen and Marie Long oral history collection...aired publicly for the first time. Their 220-plus hours of recordings are preserved at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum as the Amelia Earhart Project Recordings. Among those voices is Pan Am's Harry Canaday, recorded in 1985 at age 76, reflecting on Noonan, the Pacific survey flights, and the world that produced the Earhart flight.These recordings are presented courtesy of David Jourdan of Nauticos and the Smithsonian Institution's Amelia Earhart Project.Support the showVisit Us for more Pan Am History! Support the Podcast!Donate to the Museum!Visit The Hangar online store for Pan Am gear!Become a Member! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!A very special thanks to Mr. Adam Aron, Chairman and CEO of AMC and president of the Pan Am Historical Foundation and  Pan Am Brands for their continued and unwavering support! 

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It's Thursday, February 26th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Russian-Ukrainian war in its fifth year The war between Russia and Ukraine entered its fifth year this week. International Christian Concern reports religious communities in the Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine continue to face harassment and violence. Protestant churches are especially targeted with intimidation, raids, and closures. The European Evangelical Alliance is calling on Christians to pray for their brothers and sisters caught in the conflict. The organization noted, “Churches continue to serve courageously. Acts of compassion and solidarity are widespread. Stories of protection, provision, and spiritual awakening remind believers that God remains present and active even in the darkest times.” Romans 8:28 reminds us, “We know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” 1.8 million casualties in Russian-Ukrainian war After four years of fighting, Russia and Ukraine have experienced an estimated 1.8 million casualties. That includes people killed, wounded, and missing.  U.S. President Donald Trump continues to broker peace talks between the two countries even as the war drags on.  Ukrainian representatives plan to meet with U.S. envoys in Geneva, Switzerland today. This is ahead of a potential trilateral meeting between the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine next week.  U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently wrote on X, “President Trump wants a solution that ends the bloodshed once and for all.” European Commission fines X $140 million Speaking of X, the company is challenging a $140 million fine imposed by the European Commission.  The commission is using the European Union's Digital Services Act to impose censorship on American tech companies. Jeremy Tedesco with Alliance Defending Freedom stated, “The platforms the Digital Services Act targets … are the modern public square. They are where Americans debate politics, share their faith, and hold the powerful accountable. … The EU Commission is targeting X for a simple reason: X is committed to free speech, and the Commission demands censorship.” El Mencho's Mexican cartel extorted and harassed pastors As The Worldview reported on Tuesday, Mexico's military forces killed the drug cartel leader, Nemesio Cervantes,  known as “El Mencho” on Sunday. He was the most wanted person in Mexico and one of the most wanted people in the United States.  The cartel he led was known for terrorizing not only businesses but also church leaders in Mexico. Pastors faced intimidation, extortion, harassment, and threats at the hands of the cartel.  Trump affirmed “one nation under God” In the United States, President Donald Trump delivered his 2026 State of the Union Address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday.  The speech lasted for an hour and 48 minutes, the longest State of the Union Address in modern tracking.  At one point, he asked a question. TRUMP: “One of the great things about the State of the Union is how it gives Americans the chance to see clearly what their representatives really believe. So tonight, I'm inviting every legislator to join with my administration in reaffirming a fundamental principle. “If you agree with this statement, then stand up and show your support. ‘The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens.'” (Republicans applauded) Not surprisingly, all the Republicans stood and all the Democrats remained seated, revealing the stark contrast between the two major parties. Throughout his speech, the president mentioned the upcoming 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. He acknowledged the hand of Providence in our country's destiny and celebrated recent renewal in religious interest among young people. Listen. TRUMP: “I'm very proud to say that during my time in office, both the first four years, and in particular this last year, there has been a tremendous renewal in religion, faith, Christianity and belief in God. “This is especially true among young people, and a big part of that had to do with my great friend, Charlie Kirk, a great guy, a great man.” (You can watch the State of the Union here.) Singer Johnny Cash remembered for faith in Christ And finally, today marks the birthday of Johnny Cash. The iconic American singer was born on February 26, 1932.  He rose to fame in the music scene in the 1950s before coming to Christ later in the 1970s. He became known as the “Man in Black” for his all-black stage suits.  After his conversion, Cash would use his music to share the Gospel, often performing at Billy Graham Crusades.  Cash remains one the best-selling music artists of all time. He was inducted into the Country Music, Rock and Roll, and Gospel Music Halls of Fame.  One of his last recorded songs was called “I Came to Believe.” Listen to the chorus. “I came to believe in a Power much higher than I. I came to believe that I needed help to get by. In childlike faith, I gave in and gave Him a try. And I came to believe in a Power much higher than I.” Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Pick up a copy of Greg Laurie's biography entitled, Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon.  And watch the Christian movie by the same name.  Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, February 26th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Inspired by their ancestor and American Icon, Chief Red Cloud, current Oglala Chief Henry Red Cloud and son John Red Cloud chart a fresh path forward for the Lakota Sioux.                            https://bit.ly/4cxEm1R 

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek catches up with the Joffrey Ballet's artistic director to talk about the company's legacy as it turns 70 and to preview its upcoming winter program. The Dueling Critics join Gary to review a new version of old rom-com, Goodman Theater's new production of HOLIDAY. Later in the show, Gary checks in with a program director at the Donnelley Foundation to discuss some of the challenges local small arts organizations are facing right now. And we'll visit a Tiffany Lamps exhibit.

In this bonus episode, we're joined by Nataly Kelly, CMO of Zappi, to dissect the data behind the biggest advertising night of the year: Super Bowl LX. While the rest of the world is talking about celebrity cameos and "Free Bird" soundtracks, Zappi is looking at the numbers that actually move the needle. Nataly shares exclusive insights from their testing of Budweiser's "American Icons" ad, revealing a fascinating disconnect between Gen Z's emotional response and their brand recall. We also tackle a glaring missed opportunity in the industry: why women influence 85% of household spending but are still underrepresented in Big Game creative. If you've ever wondered why trying to appeal to "everyone" is a recipe for a marketing flop, this data-heavy deep dive is for you.Key Takeaways:// Entertainment vs. Sales Impact: Why an ad that "wins" the social media conversation often fails to drive short-term purchase behavior—and how to measure the difference.// The Gen Z Brand Recall Gap: An analysis of why younger audiences (under 36) loved Budweiser's 2026 ad but struggled to remember the brand, and what that means for your creative strategy.// The Power of Icons: Why the Clydesdales and the American Bald Eagle drove Budweiser into the 88th percentile for sales impact among older demographics.// The "Female Influence" Arbitrage: Women make up nearly half the NFL audience and control $31 trillion in spending; Nataly explains why giving them only 1/3 of the "speaking time" in ads is a massive strategic error.// The Failure of "Universal" Appeal: Why the most successful ads are those that speak clearly to a defined segment rather than diluting the message to please everyone.// Emotional Peaks and Troughs: How using recognizable music and "timeless" storytelling creates the engagement necessary to keep viewers from tuning out.Connect with Nataly: LinkedInZappi Super Bowl Study, Live Beginning 02/09: The Study____Join the MHH Collective! The MHH Collective is a community for marketers and business owners to connect, ask real questions, and grow their careers together. Join for access to live Q&As with industry experts, a private Slack community, and ongoing resources: https://www.marketinghappyhr.com/mhh-collectiveSay hi! DM us on Instagram and let us know what content you want to hear on the show - We can't wait to hear from you! Please also consider rating the show and leaving a review, as that helps us tremendously as we move forward in this Marketing Happy Hour journey and create more content for all of you. ⁠Join the MHH Collective: ⁠Join now⁠Get the latest marketing trends, open jobs and MHH updates, straight to your inbox: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our email list!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow MHH on Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This week on the Primo show, Jesse and Katie discuss Will Stancil's latest arc as a civil rights hero and anarchist antagonist. Plus, the latest Epstein drop and the latest AI evolution. ‘We're here to demoralize': The Minneapolis residents tracking Trump ICE agents' every move | The IndependentOn the Front Line of Minnesota's Fight With ICE - The New Y… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

This week we're bringing you a powerhouse series of episodes that celebrate some of the most formidable women to ever take the mic on Second Act Stories. These conversations are fueled by bold decisions, hard-won confidence, and the kind of reinvention that only comes after you've lived a little. From breaking the rules to rewriting the script, these women didn't just pivot; they claimed their second acts with clarity, grit, and momentum. Whether you're a longtime listener or tuning in for the first time, these episodes capture the fire at the heart of our show: fearless choices, earned wisdom, and stories that prove it's never too late to bet big on yourself. Stuckey's is a legendary and iconic thread in the fabric of Americana. Founded in Eastman, Georgia in 1937 by WS "Sylvester" Stuckey, Sr., Stuckey's grew into a roadside empire by the 1970s, with 368 stores in more than 30 states. Part of the charm that made Stuckey's so iconic were its ubiquitous billboards, more than 4,000 of them, which were dotted along U.S. highways. Stuckey's was an inextricable part of what became known as "The Great American Road Trip." Fast forward to 2019, Stuckey's was on life support. The brand had gone through hard times, and its former stand-alone locations, still identifiable by their teal blue roofs, were now relics of a bygone era. Some were abandoned and boarded-up; others became home to less-than-savory businesses. By this time the brand had changed hands multiple times and become an unprofitable line item on a bigger company's balance sheet. But Stuckey's was about to experience a surprising rebirth. In 2019, former Georgia legislator Stephanie Stuckey, a practicing attorney at the time, received a fateful phone call. Stuckey's, the brand started by her grandfather all those years ago, was up for sale. With no experience in running a business, 53-year-old Stephanie defied the odds (and the advice of virtually everyone she spoke to), cashed in her entire life's savings, and traded her future to buy back and revive the business bearing her family's name. Since then, Stephanie has become a legend in the business community. A perfect storm of scrappiness, shrewd business sense and passion, she's now a bone fide rock star with all the street cred to stage a successful turnaround. And she has the receipts to prove it. Under Stephanie's leadership, Stuckey's and its flagship pecan log rolls are back in black. In this episode, Stephanie discusses growing up with an iconic last name, her career as a legislator and attorney, her decision to lay it all on the line to buy back her family's business, how she's rebuilt the brand, and what's next for Stuckey's. Stephanie chronicles her life on the road at her Instagram account, @stuckeystop. Her new book, "UnStuck: Rebirth of an American Icon," is available at Amazon or wherever you buy books. ******* If you enjoy Second Act Stories, please leave us a review here. We may read your review on a future episode! Subscribe to the Second Act stories Substack. Check out the Second Act Stories YouTube channel. Follow Second Act Stories on social media: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Second Act Stories theme music: "Between 1 and 3 am" by Echoes.

Today's guest is Chantal Fernandez, writer at The Cut and New York Magazine, and co-author (with Lauren!) of Selling Sexy: Victoria's Secret and the Unravelling of An American Icon. (Buy it here.) Chantal joined Lauren to discuss the growing importance of V.I.C.s (aka, Very Important Customers) to fashion brands as all eyes are on new Couture client Lauren Sánchez Bezos. They get into whether people should be mad that fashion brands engage with the Bezoses, and also chat about the economics of this fascinating part of the industry. (I.e., how much clients spend, what brands spend to woo them, and why it's such a valuable part of the business these days.) Lauren also shares her thoughts on Chanel, Couture Week, and the state of the luxury market. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

→→→ OPEN FOR MORE INFO ←←←This week, we are joined by Leo Vice — the rising Asian-American star making waves in the adult film industry since 2019. Known for his approachable personality and bold presence on screen, Leo breaks down the barriers often faced by Asian men in adult entertainment. We talk about his journey into the industry, the cultural stereotypes he's challenged, and how he uses his platform to promote authenticity and representation.From behind-the-scenes insights to fan interactions that keep him grounded, Leo shares it all with honesty and heart. He's not just a performer — he's a pioneer reshaping narratives, one scene at a time.This is a candid, empowering conversation about identity, sexuality, and staying true to yourself in a high-pressure world.Let's start the conversation: What outdated stereotype in adult media do you think needs to be retired for good?Follow Leo Vice:https://www.instagram.com/the_lion_emperorhttps://x.com/TheLionEmperorhttps://linktr.ee/thelionemperorFollow RubyLynne:https://rubylynne.info#thegrannypantypodcast #rubylynneFor questions or to be a guest on the show email GrannyPantyPodcast@gmail.com

It may be that bad mouthing a beloved American Icon on he day he died is too much for even Trump to overcome. Usually, the public expects cruelty from Trump and his outbursts bring a collective shrug. His nasty words about actor/director Rob Reiner being killed because of Trump Derangement Syndrome seem to have been a bridge too far.  Even some MAGA faithful are turning away and finding it hard to defend Trump this time.  We will talk about it with Pulitzer Prize winning author and investigative journalist David Cay Johnston.  It's Tech Tuesday and Jefferson Graham is back from from Japan and ready to talk gadgets.  The Mark Thompson Show 12/16/25Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you'd like to help, here's our Patreon Link:https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshowMaybe you're more into PayPal.  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24And you'll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com

Step into the technicolor world of PEZ! We tour the Connecticut factory where more than 12 million tiny candies are pressed each day, guided by archivist Shawn Peterson, whose personal collection helped shape the Visitor Center. Meet Brian Trauman, the Guinness World Record holder whose thousands of dispensers trace a lifetime of joyful obsession. Hear Emily Tracy’s tender, funny, heartbreaking story about the PEZ tattoo she got to honor her mother. And the hosts of PEZamania, the world’s largest PEZ convention, talk about how nostalgia and candy become community. Suggested episodes: Discovering delight - and despair - in dumpster diving We have to talk about cuddle parties Take a tour of the John Zaffis Museum of the Paranormal Pawn queens: Tales and treasures from women pawn shop owners Audacious at sea: Wisdom from strangers on a cruise ship GUESTS: Shawn Peterson: Company archivist and historian at PEZ Candy, Inc. in Orange, CT. He manages the PEZ Visitor Center, where much of the collection on display comes from his own personal archive. He is also the author of PEZ: From Austrian Invention to American Icon and Collector’s Guide to PEZ: Identification and Price Guide Brian Trauman: Owns the world's largest Pez collection and holds the Guinness World Record for “largest candy dispenser collection.” He has been collecting since 1999 and owns more than 6,400 dispensers Morgan Rhinehart and Landon Proctor: hosts of PEZamania in Ohio – the longest running collector convention in the world, established in 1991 Emily Tracy: Manchester resident who memorialized her PEZ-collecting mom with a tattoo of her head on top of a PEZ dispenser Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laurie Gwen Shapiro, author of the new book "The Aviator and the Showman: Amelia Earhart, George Putnam and the Marriage That Made an American Icon" was today's guest. She discussed how Earhart shaped how we travel today, why she is still such a potent role model, and what happened to her on her final flight.Takeaways: The contemporary travel industry owes much of its development to the pioneering efforts of early aviators, particularly Amelia Earhart, who significantly influenced public perception of air travel. Laurie Gwen Shapiro's book, 'The Aviator and the Amelia Earhart,' delves into the intricate relationship between Amelia Earhart and her husband, George Putnam, showcasing their collaborative efforts. Amelia Earhart's role as an ambassador for aviation was crucial in promoting air travel to women, thereby helping to establish the industry as a viable mode of transportation. The podcast highlights the complexities surrounding Amelia Earhart's legacy, suggesting that her ambitious nature and calculated risks played a significant role in her untimely demise. Listeners are encouraged to explore the nuances of Amelia Earhart's final flight by listening to tapes of those who know her, available on the Smithsonian website.

Our top news stories: Brainiac is FINALLY coming to live-action cinema in the "Superman" sequel, "Man of Tomorrow", we've got details on a mysterious casting call that has fans speculating about Wonder Woman's DCU debut, and in comics, Batman and Superman face their ultimate challenge when Lex Luthor and the Joker merge into one terrifying villain. Superman news for the period November 12-18, 2025. Brought to you by SupermanHomepage.com. Hosted by Steve Younis. Visit our website: https://www.SupermanHomepage.com/ Visit our online store: https://www.SupermanHomepage.com/shop Featured Products and Links: "Superman" 2025 movie merchandise - https://amzn.to/41OceT4 Steve Younis' new book "Beyond The Cape: The Journey to James Gunn's 'Superman' Movie" - https://amzn.to/4nU3anf Superman with Krypto Real Elite Masterline Figure - https://www.supermanhomepage.com/superman-with-krypto-real-elite-masterline-figure-from-prime-1-studio/ DC Multiverse Superman New 52 7-Inch Scale Action Figure - https://www.supermanhomepage.com/dc-multiverse-superman-new-52-7-inch-scale-action-figure-gold-label-exclusive/ The Superman Wars: A Battle for Truth, Justice, and an American Icon - https://www.supermanhomepage.com/new-book-the-superman-wars-a-battle-for-truth-justice-and-an-american-icon/ "Kingdom Come" Audiobook - https://www.supermanhomepage.com/kingdom-come-audio-drama-now-available/ Limited Time Deals on Superman Merchandise - https://www.supermanhomepage.com/limited-time-deals-on-superman-merchandise/ This week's Superman comic books - https://www.supermanhomepage.com/superman-comic-books-available-this-week-november-19-2025/ Latest Comic Book Reviews - https://www.supermanhomepage.com/comics/2026-comic-reviews/c-review-2026.php

In this episode, Pauline sits down with fashion journalist and author Lauren Sherman to unpack one of culture's most enduring and complicated topics: sex. Specifically, what does it mean to be sexy in today's consumer marketplace? Using Sherman's book ⁠Selling Sexy: Victoria's Secret and the Unraveling of an American Icon⁠ (co-authored with Chantal Fernandez) as a jumping-off point, they trace the rise and fall of Victoria's Secret from its 1970s roots to its hyper-polished “angel” era and eventual cultural backlash. They explore how internal power dynamics, the male gaze, the #MeToo movement, and the shadow of Jeffrey Epstein all collided with Gen Z's changing relationship to sex and identity, alongside new marketing playbooks and social media.Along the way, they compare old standards of sexiness to new ones across industries (from fashion to autos), celebrities (from Rihanna to Kim Kardashian), and brands (from Calvin Klein to Byredo). Finally, they explore how certain 'unsexy' brands (like Talbot's and Eileen Fisher) might be revived by embracing modern ideals of beauty, aspiration, and consumer desire.

The aviation hero Amelia Earhart, who became one of the world's most famous women during the Great Depression, is one of those historic figures that people think they know quite well.But during her lifetime, much of her public image was the product of a New York book publisher. And even today, Earhart's legacy is reduced down to seemingly strange disappearance over the Pacific Ocean in 1937.Laurie Gwen Shapiro, author of The Aviator and the Showman: Amelia Earhart, George Putnam, and the Marriage that Made an American Icon, joins Greg on this week's show to untangle her surprising and even provocative true story -- as a young midwestern woman who embodied the possibilties of flight through the persona of 'Lady Lindy' even though the lofty ambitions of her publisher (and lover) George Putnam often placed her in dangerous situations.And New York City figures into both her story -- and that of early American flight. From the airfields of Governors Island to the Greenwich Village settlement house which became her home.ALSO: What really did happen to Amelia Earhart? Her biographer has the answer.This episode was edited by Kieran Gannon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week's episode, host Caryn Antonini travels to the PEZ Candy Manufacturing Facility and Visitor Center in Orange, CT to speak with guest, Shawn Peterson, author, historian and Project Manager at PEZ Candy. Prior to working at PEZ, Shawn authored Collector's Guides to PEZ and conceived of the idea of the PEZ Visitor's Center, which features a collection of history, trivia and memorabilia related to one of the world's most iconic candies. Shawn is also the author of PEZ From Austrian Invention to American Icon, a comprehensive history of the company which began in 1927. Pez Candy's beautiful history began in Austria as a peppermint and made its way here to the U.S. after world war 2. It has become an American classic and a staple of childhood memories around the globe.For more information on our guest:www.pez.comCaryn Antoniniwww.cultivatedbycaryn.com@carynantonini@cultivatedbycarynshow###Get great recipes from Caryn at https://carynantonini.com/recipes/

Laurie Gwen Shapiro, the author of "The Aviator and the Showman: Amelia Earhart, George Putnam, and the Marriage that Made an American Icon," joins Harry Siegel and Amy Sohn to dig into what they don't tell you in the children's books about the life and death of the world's most famous female flier.

Revolution: Prince, the Band, the Era (Backbeat Books, 2025) is a detailed exploration into the era of Prince's most prolific and groundbreaking music made with considerable inspiration and performed by a unique cadre of musicians he gathered and relentlessly drove to be the sonic, visual, and ideological reflection of his evolving vision. Although being the most self-contained, versatile, and prolific artist of his era, Prince reveled in the band, a multi-racial, intergender unit that acted as both family and loyal acolytes that embodied his ethos, expressed his pathos, and lifted him to rarified heights of pop dominance. This is the story of the genre-shifting, multi-media, trailblazing Prince & the Revolution from their humble inception to their precipitous rise in celebrated hit singles, albums, films, and tours to their controversial and shocking demise. James Campion is a columnist, essayist, and associate editor for the pop culture magazine The Aquarian Weekly, where he's reported on and interviewed rock stars and reviewed concerts and albums for thirty years. He has also authored three previous books on music: Shout It Out Loud: The Story of KISS's Destroyer and the Making of an American Icon (2015), Accidentally Like a Martyr: The Tortured Art of Warren Zevon (2018), and Take a Sad Song: The Emotional Currency of Hey Jude (2022). James Campion's website. Bradley Morgan is a media arts professional in Chicago and author of U2's The Joshua Tree: Planting Roots in Mythic America (Backbeat Books, 2021) and Frank Zappa's America (LSU Press, 2025). He manages partnerships on behalf of CHIRP Radio 107.1 FM and is the director of its music film festival. His forthcoming book is U2: Until the End of the World (Gemini Books, October 2025). Bradley Morgan on Facebook and Bluesky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

You know that dashboard in front of you when you get in a car and start driving it around? One of the things you're looking at, obviously, is the speedometer, odometer, the fuel gauge—those sorts of things. But it's also those lights, those warning lights that can come up and let you know what the performance of the car is doing. And so in business, we have a dashboard. We operate via dashboard. And with that dashboard, there are also some warning lights—some yellow lights, some red lights—that we can look for. Hey, it's Scott Beebe with Business On Purpose. I wanted to walk you, as a business owner, through just a couple of red flags that you can begin to look for. Not to be obsessed about, but to simply understand as warning signs. Now, we do something in our business that we actually took from a book I read years ago called American Icon. It was the story of Alan Mulally, the guy who came from Boeing and descended into Ford and essentially helped Ford resurrect what they were in—about a $12 billion hole—back near the 2007–2008 time frame. One of the things he did was incorporate this idea of green, yellow, and reds into their system. So I want to talk about some of the reds that I think could be helpful for you as a business owner as you begin to sort of audit where you're at as a business. You often feel like your week is a constant whirlwind of just putting out fires. You're putting on the fire suit, putting out these little fires, and they always seem to pop up. You feel like you're drowning in emails, spending hours every day just trying to keep up and spinning. (I actually outsourced my email about three months ago, by the way.) Those are telltale signs that your business might be running on very thin ice, on low fuel—and you're running on chaos rather than a well-oiled system. Too many of our businesses are actually leveraging the wrong fuel. Instead of leveraging the fuel of vision, mission, values, repetition, predictability, and meaning—we're leveraging the fuel of chaos. So I want you to consider your team's performance and morale. If your team members seem confused or you're receiving poor performance reviews and negative feedback, it's time to start evaluating your process. We actually do a healthy owner assessment and a healthy team member assessment every year for each of our clients. This sort of gives these yellow or red flags—or in some cases, green flags—so you can understand what's working. Even if you're conducting surveys, the results might be pointing to some underlying issues in your organizational structure that you need to be aware of. Those are red flags to be looking for. Another red flag to watch out for is the absence of regular, agenda-driven leadership meetings or team meetings. These are essential for keeping everyone aligned and focused on your company's goals. If you find your production meetings are starting to drag on for two and three hours, that is a clear red flag. You've got to be looking at that. So, if you're not having meetings on a regular basis—Scott, what do you mean by regular? Let's start with weekly. If you're not having meetings weekly, that could be a red flag. If those meetings are going beyond one hour, that could be a red flag. And in many cases, it is a red flag. Those meetings need an overhaul. “Scott, we need more than an hour.” No, you don't. If you can't get it done in an hour, what about those decisions we have to make? Well, usually those decisions are between two or three people in the meeting. So identify the situation, have them write it down, and let them go on a one-off. That should not take more than five, ten, fifteen minutes. If they need longer than that, that's a workshop to begin to work on separately. Another red flag: missing schedules and falling behind on bill payments. These are serious symptoms of a disorganized business. If you find yourself in a position of robbing Peter to pay Paul—in other words, shuffling money around to cover immediate expenses—you are treading on very thin ice. In fact, you are running on pure chaos at that point. That practice of robbing Peter to pay Paul, while sometimes necessary in very dire circumstances, is quite unsustainable, risky, and sometimes illegal in the long run. All of those are signs pointing to a chaotic system. You're running on chaos fuel, and that system is really holding your business back. You're going to start lurching just like a car that's got bad gas in it. Without a solid framework in place, you're going to continue to struggle with efficiency, productivity, and growth—all the things you want. So it's time to step back, assess your current process, and implement systems that will bring order to chaos. Remember: a well-structured business is not just more profitable, it's also far less stressful to run and far more satisfying for everyone involved. Hey, we can help you with all of this. If you go to businessonpurpose.com/contact, we actually have metrics, systems, and tools that identify the green, the yellow, and the red. We can help refine those systems in your business. We've got it all templated out, ready to be customized for your business—so you can be liberated from chaos and make time for the things that matter most. Visit https://businessonpurpose.com to learn more and take the Healthy Business Assessment today. 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Producers note: Folks, if you've been following this show for a while now, you know we go hard. All of the time. From last week's event in Washington DC to upcoming events later this year, to the non-stop news appearances (not to mention I make Paul walk around New York filming himself talking into a camera), to the multiple organizations he's helping run (Independent Veterans of America, American Veterans for Ukraine, Operation Liberty), we keep the hammer down.  But like Paul's mentor Les Gelb taught him, if you don't take a break you get stupid, and we don't want to get stupid. So today, we're taking a break. And throwing it back to one of our most popular guests and popular episodes with an American Icon that is in the headlines, and in Trump's crosshairs. So this week we're jumping in the Righteous Media time machine and traveling way way back to Episode 78 from September 24, 2020 with Stephen Colbert. It's a great conversation and one we think you'll enjoy revisiting. From Episode 78: “Fear is the mind killer. If you're laughing you're not afraid.” Wise words in this groundbreaking new episode from a truly iconic guest: Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome). [06:14] Stephen joins us from his home–uninterrupted and unedited in this fun, candid and inspiring episode. As we enter the most trying and important fall of our lifetime, Angry Americans is bringing in the big guns to get you through this trying time. And there are few bigger than Stephen Colbert.   President Mayhem is sheer chaos. He's doing anything and everything he can to disrupt our country, our unity and our day. And this conversation is the antidote. Stephen and host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) break down the current state of the country and what the future might hold. Stephen beams in from his home office and shares wisdom, jokes and some amazing stories. He talks about his trip to Iraq to visit the troops and why he shaved his head while he was there. His first car story is one of the best we've ever had. His answer to what makes him happy is heartwarming. But also painful. And expensive. This is Stephen Colbert like you've never heard him before. You'll just have to listen.  Because Independent Americans is built on the Righteous Media 5 Is: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact. And this episode has it in spades. Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. It's the truth beyond the headlines–and light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's built for the 49% of Americans that proudly call themselves independent and we're proud to stand with you.  -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -NEW! Watch the video version of the entire podcast here. -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch.  -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Producers note: Folks, if you've been following this show for a while now, you know we go hard. All of the time. From last week's event in Washington DC to upcoming events later this year, to the non-stop news appearances (not to mention I make Paul walk around New York filming himself talking into a camera), to the multiple organizations he's helping run (Independent Veterans of America, American Veterans for Ukraine, Operation Liberty), we keep the hammer down.  But like Paul's mentor Les Gelb taught him, if you don't take a break you get stupid, and we don't want to get stupid. So today, we're taking a break. And throwing it back to one of our most popular guests and popular episodes with an American Icon that is in the headlines, and in Trump's crosshairs. So this week we're jumping in the Righteous Media time machine and traveling way way back to Episode 78 from September 24, 2020 with Stephen Colbert. It's a great conversation and one we think you'll enjoy revisiting. From Episode 78: “Fear is the mind killer. If you're laughing you're not afraid.” Wise words in this groundbreaking new episode from a truly iconic guest: Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome). [06:14] Stephen joins us from his home–uninterrupted and unedited in this fun, candid and inspiring episode. As we enter the most trying and important fall of our lifetime, Angry Americans is bringing in the big guns to get you through this trying time. And there are few bigger than Stephen Colbert.   President Mayhem is sheer chaos. He's doing anything and everything he can to disrupt our country, our unity and our day. And this conversation is the antidote. Stephen and host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) break down the current state of the country and what the future might hold. Stephen beams in from his home office and shares wisdom, jokes and some amazing stories. He talks about his trip to Iraq to visit the troops and why he shaved his head while he was there. His first car story is one of the best we've ever had. His answer to what makes him happy is heartwarming. But also painful. And expensive. This is Stephen Colbert like you've never heard him before. You'll just have to listen.  Because Independent Americans is built on the Righteous Media 5 Is: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact. And this episode has it in spades. Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. It's the truth beyond the headlines–and light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's built for the 49% of Americans that proudly call themselves independent and we're proud to stand with you.  -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -NEW! Watch the video version of the entire podcast here. -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch.  -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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