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Wednesday - Bar soap or liquid. Make your choice. Is Olive Garden good Italian food? Couples' counselor Colette Fehr talks about her book tour. Animal House with Irwin the tree frog, Christina & Josh from the Central Florida Zoo. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on Accused crypto-scammer Christopher Delgado. Rauce Padgett updates us on Good Sauce. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this high-energy, provocative episode, the guest host (filling in for Derek Hunter) delivers a raw, uncompromising breakdown of the reported deaths of the Iranian Ayatollah, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and dozens of high-ranking regime leaders. Drawing on his years working for Rush Limbaugh, the host argues that the "mystery" of how to handle tyrants has finally been solved through a return to the "Sunday Punch" philosophy of Theodore Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan. The episode dismantles common foreign policy "myths," specifically the idea that "you can't kill an idea." With a blend of dark humor and historical grit, the host posits that ideas live in heads—and when those heads are removed, the idea dies with them. He contrasts the current administration's forceful military action against decades of "mealy-mouthed" diplomacy, specifically calling out the failures of the Carter and Biden eras. Infused with pop-culture references—from Animal House and Pulp Fiction to Shaka Zulu—this episode is a victory lap for American strength, arguing that the only way to ensure peace is to make the price of "Death to America" slogans too high to pay.

Jim Hill and Eric Hersey unpack Universal's latest ticketing survey, the studio's continued confidence in Wicked, and the surprising Epcot-inspired expansion that reshaped Universal Studios Hollywood in the late 1980s. NEWS • Universal tests “Make it a week you'll never forget” messaging in a new survey, hinting at a major push to reposition Universal Orlando Resort as a full-week destination • Guest perception questions compare park counts at Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World, signaling confidence in the four-park narrative • Wicked crosses $1.2 billion globally across its two films, as NBCUniversal leadership confirms interest in expanding the Oz universe • Universal Studios Hollywood named the official theme park partner of the LA 2028 Olympic Games • Jurassic Park and Jurassic World props spotted backstage in Hollywood, fueling speculation about possible additions to Fan Fest • All the Books You Can Read in Seuss Landing quietly closes, raising questions about retail strategy inside Islands of Adventure FEATURE • Why Universal executives studied EPCOT's World Showcase before expanding the Hollywood upper lot • The creation of “Streets of the World,” a $75 million expansion designed to let guests walk through detailed movie-quality sets • How Parisian cafés, Sherlock Holmes' 221B Baker Street, and even an Animal House façade briefly brought film environments to life • The surprising ways these sets were actually used in production, including scenes for Beverly Hills, 90210 • How character encounters and celebrity lookalikes helped this area function like a Disney-style themed land • Why much of this expansion eventually gave way to newer attractions like The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash HOSTS • Jim Hill - IG: @JimHillMedia | X: @JimHillMedia | Website: JimHillMedia.com • Eric Hersey - IG: @erichersey | X: @erichersey | Website: strongmindedagency.com FOLLOW • Facebook: JimHillMediaNews • Instagram: JimHillMedia • TikTok: JimHillMedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - Strong Minded Agency SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Unlocked Magic. Epic Universal listeners can take advantage of a limited-time ticket offer: get seven days in the parks for the price of five at Universal Orlando Resort. Visit UnlockedMagic.com to secure this special offer and start planning your next Universal vacation. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday – Waymo is now operating in Orlando and discuss driverless cars. Should nursing home staff be fraternizing with the residents? Animal House with Darryl Payne from Pawfection Dog Training answering dog questions. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on moderates and the extremes in politics. Rauce Padgett updates us on Good Sauce. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday – Waymo is now operating in Orlando and discuss driverless cars. Should nursing home staff be fraternizing with the residents? Animal House with Darryl Payne from Pawfection Dog Training answering dog questions. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on moderates and the extremes in politics. Rauce Padgett updates us on Good Sauce. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.

On the show's 152nd episode, Bryan and Preston head back to campus with The Rules of Attraction, the 2002 collegiate fever dream starring the late James Van Der Beek alongside a parade of early-aughts luminaries. Adapted from the novel by Bret Easton Ellis, yes, that Bret Easton Ellis, of American Psycho infamy, and directed by Roger Avary, the film follows a semester in the chemically enhanced lives of morally unmoored college students. It plays, at times, like Stanley Kubrick wandered onto the set of Animal House and decided to dim the lights. The post Episode #152 – The Rules of Attraction (2002) first appeared on Boomstick Comics.

Wednesday – Man dies at strip club, they send him home in a cab...we discuss. Animal House with Kenny and Kayak, a pit puppy from the Pet Alliance. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on Florida's shady audit system when it comes to Alligator Alcatraz. Joel Warren updates us on Good Sauce. Plus, JCS News, Jack's Olympic Update, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.

Wednesday – Man dies at strip club, they send him home in a cab...we discuss. Animal House with Kenny and Kayak, a pit puppy from the Pet Alliance. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on Florida's shady audit system when it comes to Alligator Alcatraz. Joel Warren updates us on Good Sauce. Plus, JCS News, Jack's Olympic Update, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our exit today has us reliving some debaucherous times in college. This week, we are looking at two films about hard partying guys in college who attempt to learn life lessons and change their ways. First, we are going to talk about Sorority Boys, written by Joe Jarvis and Greg Coolidge and directed by Wallace Wolodarsky. Then we will talk about National Lampoon's Van Wilder, written by Brent Goldberg and David Wagner and directed by Walt Becker.Along the way, we talk a lot about Animal House and its influence on these films. We also talk Ryan Reynolds, fraternities, trans cinema, gross-out humor, CW actors, The West Wing vice presidents, Tara Reid, and more.Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CFF Films⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Ross and friends.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Movies We've Covered on the Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Letterboxd.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Movies Recommended on the Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Letterboxd.

Mike talks with comedy legend David Zucker, the creative force behind the movie Airplane! Zucker shares what it took to make Airplane!—pitching a spoof no one quite understood, casting serious actors to deliver absurd lines with a straight face, and why making his co-writers laugh was the secret sauce to pleasing the audience. He also discusses his new "Master Crash" course, where Zucker teaches the dos and don'ts of spoof comedy writing. Along the way, we learn how John Landis landed National Lampoon's Animal House, helping ignite a new era of irreverent filmmaking. It's a fast, funny conversation about risk, rebellion, and earning your parking space the hard way. Tip o' the hat to our excellent sponsors SkillsUSA.org/mike Join the skilled trade movement! GoodRanchers.com Code MIKE gets $25 off your first order NetSuite.com/Mike Download their FREE business guide, Demystifying AI MDriveForMen.com Try Boost and Burn to aid energy, metabolism and fat burning.

He's the guy you instantly recognize even if you don't know his name. In this deep dive, we explore the long and fascinating career of character acting legend Bruce McGill, the actor who quietly elevates every film and TV show he appears in. From his breakout role in National Lampoon's Animal House to memorable turns in My Cousin Vinny, The Insider, and Collateral, McGill has spent decades becoming one of Hollywood's most dependable scene-stealers. We will also dive into his television legacy, incliding his fan-favorite role on MacGyver and later appearances in prestige projects like Lincoln. Why does every movie feel richer when he shows up?

Wednesday - Just Jim & Jack while Deb is out. We discuss the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping, Jamie Watson, broadcaster for The Road to 26 joins us. Animal House with Daisy Fiore from the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey and Billie Owlish an Eastern Screech Owl. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on AG Pam Bondi challenging judges that don't agree with her and the administration and the nursing problem in Florida. Rauce Padgett updates us on Good Sauce. Plus, JCS News, Jack's Olympic Update, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.

Wednesday - Just Jim & Jack while Deb is out. We discuss the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping, Jamie Watson, broadcaster for The Road to 26 joins us. Animal House with Daisy Fiore from the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey and Billie Owlish an Eastern Screech Owl. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on AG Pam Bondi challenging judges that don't agree with her and the administration and the nursing problem in Florida. Rauce Padgett updates us on Good Sauce. Plus, JCS News, Jack's Olympic Update, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daisy Fiore from the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey talks about the Center finally reopening from their construction project. Grand reopening weekend is scheduled for February 14th and 15th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daisy Fiore from the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey talks about the Center finally reopening from their construction project. Grand reopening weekend is scheduled for February 14th and 15th.

What if the soundtrack of your life could help you make smarter, more confident decisions about your financial future? In this episode, Michael sits down with Jesse Hurst, CEO of Impel Wealth Management and author of the upcoming book PopEnomics, to explore how pop culture, classic rock, and the stories we grew up with can transform the way we think about retirement, money, and the next chapter of our lives.With more than 36 years of financial planning experience, Jesse has helped thousands of people navigate the emotional rollercoaster of midlife transitions. From Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody to The Beatles, Friends, and even Animal House, Jesse uses cultural touchstones to make complex financial ideas finally click.Together, we dive into:Retire Like a Rockstar — how pop culture can simplify financial planningThe Retirement Puzzle — the 12 pieces you need to stop guessing and start buildingBreaking the Saver's Mindset — why spending in retirement is an emotional skillThe Millionaire Next Door Mindset — quiet wealth, intentional choices, and long‑term thinkingHow to give yourself permission to live the life you've worked forWhether you're in your 40s, 50s, or 60s… whether you're overwhelmed, curious, or ready for reinvention… this conversation will help you see your future through a new lens — one shaped by meaning, memory, and the music that made you.This is retirement planning like you've never heard it before.Find us on Apple, Spotify or your favorite listening platform; visit us on our YouTube channel Find everything "One More Thing" here: https://taplink.cc/beforeyougopodcastWant to be a guest on One More Thing Before You Go? Send Michael Herst a message on PodMatch, here: PODMATCH Proud member of the Podmatch Network of Top Rated- PodcastsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Wednesday - Is Lindsey Vonn selfish for skiing hurt? Does AI need a social media platform to chat? Animal House with Katy, Emma and Flick the gopher tortoise from the Central Florida Zoo. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on Florida's efforts to lower the minimum wage. Rauce Padgett updates us on golf with Jim and Good Sauce. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.

Wednesday - Is Lindsey Vonn selfish for skiing hurt? Does AI need a social media platform to chat? Animal House with Katy, Emma and Flick the gopher tortoise from the Central Florida Zoo. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on Florida's efforts to lower the minimum wage. Rauce Padgett updates us on golf with Jim and Good Sauce. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 12 o'clock hour is brought to you by SCANA Energy, the Official Natural Gas Partner of Georgia Tech. RedZone - Michael Penix drama BTG Super Bowl style Hawks first game since the trade deadline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Friday LIVE Extra, a conversation with Omaha's BLUEBARN Theater about their production of "The Heart Sellers", as well as with two artists whose work will be displayed at Gallery 9's newest exhibition, "Animal House".

Michael sits down with Animal House co-creator Chris Miller to discuss his memoir "The Real Animal House: The Awesomely Depraved Saga of the Fraternity That Inspired the Movie." Miller reveals the outrageous real-life fraternity stories at Dartmouth that inspired the iconic film, from legendary pranks to unforgettable characters. Funny, candid, and occasionally jaw-dropping, this episode pulls back the curtain on how campus chaos became comedy history. This archive conversation originally aired in 2006. The book was published on 1 November 2006. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We first fell in love with him as Robert Hoover, the Delta Chi president in Animal HouseHe's coming to Chicago for a Groundhog Day appearance at Harry Caray's -  Jamie Widdos joined us to talk:-When he met Harold Ramis (co-writer of Animal House)-America's mutual friend Billy Bush -He was the spokesperson for Montgomery Ward years ago-Directing Charlie Sheen in Two and a Half Men "Even at the worst of times, he was a friend, we was a good guy, he was fighting the demons"-Hanging with the Animal House cast so many years later  Groundhog Day at Harry Caray's  To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click here

Tim Matheson 'Eric Stratton Rush Chairman' will be at Harry Caray's Chicago for Groundhog Day-Meeting up with old pals from Animal House "We did become fraternity brothers...my college life jammed into 6 weeks...and still love each other"-Tim was 28 playing a 21 year old college student -Tim starred with Lucille Ball & Henry Fonda in 'Yours, Mine, and Ours' Lucille Ball told him "If you want to be a star, you need to act like a star"-Working with Chevy Chase on 'Fletch'We love Tim!Photo Courtesy: Animal House Movie  To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click here

Wednesday - We talk about things you would do for a large sum of money, bullying in South Korea, people seeing little people on mushrooms and dueling Florida Man stories. Animal House with Darryl Payne from Pawfection Dog Training. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on State Senator David Smith telling a constituent to “F Off”. Rauce Padgett updates us on Good Sauce. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday - We talk about things you would do for a large sum of money, bullying in South Korea, people seeing little people on mushrooms and dueling Florida Man stories. Animal House with Darryl Payne from Pawfection Dog Training. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on State Senator David Smith telling a constituent to “F Off”. Rauce Padgett updates us on Good Sauce. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.

Jonah Goldberg was proudly perusing his long list of previous Remnant guests when he discovered a crucial omission! Where is Matt Franck??? In today's episode, Jonah and Matt have a long overdue sit-down to chew over some important problems, including people's motivations for going MAGA, unitary executive theory, the pardon power, the Senate's role in preserving federalism, and what constitutional amendments they would support. Shownotes:—Matt Franck's Public Discourse page—Remnant with Laura Field on her book, Furious Minds—Morrison v. Olson—Jonah: “What is the most Burkean line from Animal House?”—New York Post on Denmark and the Virgin Islands—G-File: “Impeach Joe Biden … Seriously”—Yuval Levin: American Covenant: How the Constitution Unified Our Nation—and Could Again—Last week's Dispatch Podcast The Remnant is a production of ⁠The Dispatch⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including access to all of Jonah's G-File newsletters—⁠click here⁠. If you'd like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member ⁠by clicking here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Roberts joins Ralph Sutton and Aaron Berg and they discuss Eric Roberts being in more TV shows and movies than any other American actor, his love of acting and not viewing it as work, how he met his wife on an airplane 30 years ago and why he owes it to Jeffrey Dean Morgan, the weird coincidence surrounding Eric Roberts' wife Eliza Roberts, the movie Animal House and their son, being responsible for his sister Julia Roberts getting into her first movie, learning to not take himself too seriously and how that played into selecting projects to work on, working with Sylvester Stallone, playing so many villains while being such a nice guy in real life, when Eric Roberts worked with Aaron Berg, his upcoming 92 projects, why he doesn't want to be a director, appearances in music videos, his thoughts on Emma Roberts becoming an actor, working on Righteous Gemstones, balancing work and family life, his favorite movie he's done, Eric Roberts' first concert, first drug and first sexual experience and so much more!(Original Air Date: February 25th, 2023)Support our sponsors!YoKratom.com - Check out Yo Kratom (the home of the $60 kilo) for all your kratom needs!To advertise your product or service on GaS Digital podcasts please go to TheADSide.com and click on "Advertisers" for more information!You can watch The SDR Show LIVE for every Wednesday and Saturday at 8pm ET at GaSDigitalNetwork.com/LIVEOnce you're there you can sign up at GaSDigitalNetwork.com with promo code: SDR for discount on your subscription which will give you access to every SDR show ever recorded! On top of that you'll also have the same access to ALL the shows that GaS Digital Network has to offer!Follow the whole show on social media!Eric RobertsTwitter: https://twitter.com/EricRobertsInstagram: https://instagram.com/EricRobertsActorAaron BergTwitter: https://twitter.com/aaronbergcomedyInstagram: https://instagram.com/aaronbergcomedyRalph SuttonTwitter: https://twitter.com/iamralphsuttonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamralphsutton/The SDR ShowTwitter: https://twitter.com/theSDRshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesdrshow/GaS Digital NetworkTwitter: https://twitter.com/gasdigitalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gasdigital/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textThe NFL postseason is officially here.Wild Card Weekend kicks off with intense rivalries, revenge rematches, and teams riding hot streaks into January. Some franchises are chasing validation. Others are trying to survive one more week.We're breaking down every Wild Card matchup, reacting to the biggest storylines, and making our picks for the opening round of the NFL Playoffs, plus a few RAW predictions we're willing to stand on.Off the field, the pressure doesn't stop.Mike McDaniel joins the list of coaches relieved of their duties as the postseason begins.And with the College Football National Championship on deck, Miami vs Indiana... the debate heats up again:Is the Big Ten officially the best conference in football?We don't do “expert analysis.”We're here to talk football, feel the moment, and make calls we can actually stand on.Raw. Unfiltered.

Wednesday – We learn about the Peanut Butter Raise. Do you think your partner's parents like you? Deb reveals more details about her upcoming wedding. Blue Man Group returns to Orlando. Animal House with Ken and a dog from the Per Alliance. Rauce Padgett updates us on Good Sauce and asks us to pick our favorite Florida towns. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday – We learn about the Peanut Butter Raise. Do you think your partner's parents like you? Deb reveals more details about her upcoming wedding. Blue Man Group returns to Orlando. Animal House with Ken and a dog from the Per Alliance. Rauce Padgett updates us on Good Sauce and asks us to pick our favorite Florida towns. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.

THE RIP writer/director Joe Carnahan returns to our podcast The Movies That Made Me. This time, Joe takes hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante on a sonic journey to unpack the John Williams scores that made him! Check out Joe's first appearance on the podcast here. Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode The Rip (2026) The Man Who Would Be King (1975) Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) Cool Hand Luke (1967) Fiddler on the Roof (1971) The Poseidon Adventure (1972) The Towering Inferno (1974) Earthquake (1974) Jaws (1975) Images (1972) The Cowboys (1972) Shaft (1971) Shaft's Big Score! (1972) Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) Superman: The Movie (1978) The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) Gremlins (1984) Poltergeist (1982) Cobra (1986) JFK (1991) The Usual Suspects (1995) Munich (2005) The Great Escape (1968) Stripes (1980) 1941 (1979) Animal House (1978) The A-Team (2010) The Howling (1981) The Trouble with Harry (1955) Maestro (2024) Not Without Hope (2025) Shadow Force (2025) ET the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Always (1989) Empire of the Sun (1987) The Last Emperor (1987) Last Tango in Paris (1973) Other Notable Items Our Patreon!  The Hollywood Food Coalition Orson Welles Matt Damon Ben Affleck Brad Pitt “Debbie Downer” on Saturday Night Live Netflix John Huston Paul Newman Robert Redford Humphrey Bogart Clark Gable Sean Connery Michael Caine The Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, CA John Williams “The Sabbath Prayer” song from Fiddler on the Roof Irwin Allen Steven Spielberg Robert Altman John Wayne Dede Allen Bruce Dern Jason Patrick Roscoe Lee Brown The Smokehouse Restaurant Richard Roundtree “Theme From Shaft” song by Isaac Hayes (1971) Glen Ford Glen Campbell Frank Oz Sylvester Stallone John Ottman Donald Surherland Jerry Goldsmith David Mamet Elmer Bernstein Dick Miller Nancy Allen Tim Matheson Robert Zemeckis Bob Gale Our Stephen Bissette podcast episode Swamp Thing comic books Pino Donaggio Bernard Hermann The Twilight Zone TV series (1959-64) Bradley Cooper Clinton Shorter Kerry Washington James Cameron Christopher Nolan Omar Sy The Hollywood Bowl Bernardo Bertolucci Maria Schneider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Jesse Hurst explains how retirement planning helps reduce the guesswork of retiring through his book “PopEnomics”. A lot of people approach financial planning with one big fear: that it's going to feel restrictive. Budgets. Rules. Spreadsheets. Being told what you can't do with your money. But in this episode of Retire Today, I sat down with Impel Wealth Management president and author of “PopEnomics”Jesse Hurst to talk about why that assumption gets things exactly backward — and how the right kind of planning actually creates freedom. As Jesse put it early in our conversation, “A lot of people think financial planning is very constrictive… and I think it's exactly the opposite. I think it's very freeing.” Why Guessing Is the Default (and the Problem) Most people don't lack motivation. They lack clarity. Jesse explained that many retirees have vague hopes rather than defined goals. “Someday I want to retire and live a comfortable life,” sounds nice — but it's not a plan. Without specifics, people end up guessing on some of the most important decisions of their financial lives. How much should I save?Should I prioritize paying off the mortgage?Is Roth or pre-tax better for me?Am I saving enough — or too much? Without a defined target, people default to hearsay. “My coworker did this.” “I read an article that said 8% is enough.” That's not planning — it's outsourcing your decisions to someone else's guess. Why Stories Stick When Numbers Don't Jesse has a way with analogies. By tying retirement planning ideas to pop culture — music, movies, and familiar stories — he finds people actually remember them. During the COVID period, Jesse began using pop-culture analogies more intentionally. One comparison between Federal Reserve policy and the movie Animal House took off online — and made him realize he'd found a powerful teaching tool. That insight ultimately led to his book PopEnomics, where retirement planning meets rock anthems, movie classics, and everyday analogies. Access to Information Isn't the Same as Wisdom One of the most important observations Jesse shared came from reflecting on his decades in the profession. Early in his career, the challenge was simply educating people about what options existed. Today, the challenge is the opposite. “There's a big difference between access to information and the wisdom to apply it,” Jesse said. Retirees today are overwhelmed with data — articles, headlines, opinions — but often still unsure what applies to them. That's where planning shifts from information to interpretation. The Retirement Puzzle Jesse described retirement planning as a puzzle — one where each piece matters. You can't decide how to invest if you don't know when you'll retire.You can't know how much risk to take if you don't know when you'll need the money.You can't spend confidently if you don't know whether your income supports it. One story he shared involved a couple who lost track of where they stood financially after COVID, inflation, and market volatility. Using an airport analogy, Jesse explained, “If you don't know where you are, you can't figure out how to get to your gate.” Clarity begins with knowing your starting point. The Saver's Mindset — and the Permission Problem Many people who retire successfully built wealth through discipline — spending less than they earned, avoiding debt, and saving consistently. But those same habits can make it emotionally difficult to switch from accumulation to spending. As Jesse explained, “They have a hard time giving themselves permission to spend.” He shared a powerful story of longtime clients who had ample income and assets — but struggled to enjoy them. The breakthrough came when they realized that if they didn't use their money intentionally, someone else eventually would. That shift — from fear to permission — is often one of the most important transitions in retirement. The Bottom Line Financial planning isn't about restriction. It's about clarity. When you know what you're saving for, what you've already done, and what your money can support, decisions become easier. Spending becomes intentional. And retirement becomes something you can enjoy — not just hope works out. Don't forget to leave a rating for the “Retire Today” podcast if you've been enjoying these episodes! Subscribe to Retire Today to get new episodes every Wednesday. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/retire-today/id1488769337  Spotify Podcasts: https://bit.ly/RetireTodaySpotify About the Author: Jeremy Keil, CFP®, CFA is a retirement financial advisor with Keil Financial Partners, author of Retire Today: Create Your Retirement Income Plan in 5 Simple Steps, and host of the Retirement Today blog and podcast, as well as the Mr. Retirement YouTube channel. Jeremy is a contributor to Kiplinger and is frequently cited in publications like the Wall Street Journal and New York Times. Additional Links: Buy Jeremy's book – Retire Today: Create Your Retirement Master Plan in 5 Simple Steps Create Your Retirement Master Plan in 5 Simple Steps Jesse Hurst on LinkedIn Impel Wealth Management PopEnomics.com  PopEnomics: 12 Relatable (and Not Boring) Pop Culture Insights for Retirement Success Jesse Hurst on YouTube Jesse Hurst on Instagram Jesse Hurst on X Connect With Jeremy Keil: Keil Financial Partners LinkedIn: Jeremy Keil Facebook: Jeremy Keil LinkedIn: Keil Financial Partners YouTube: Mr. Retirement Book an Intro Call with Jeremy's Team Media Disclosures: Disclosures This media is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not consider the investment objectives, financial situation, or particular needs of any consumer. Nothing in this program should be construed as investment, legal, or tax advice, nor as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security or to adopt any investment strategy. 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Wednesday - Brian Grimes from Johnny's House joins us and we talk music festivals, covering plants, Only Fans, AI Data Centers & TGI Fridays. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on losing his dad and the toll of long-term health care. Animal House with Christin Burford a tortoise and an iguana from the non-profit C.A.R.E. Foundation. Rauce Padgett updates us on Good Sauce. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.

Wednesday - Brian Grimes from Johnny's House joins us and we talk music festivals, covering plants, Only Fans, AI Data Centers & TGI Fridays. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on losing his dad and the toll of long-term health care. Animal House with Christin Burford a tortoise and an iguana from the non-profit C.A.R.E. Foundation. Rauce Padgett updates us on Good Sauce. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's kind of surprising how many movies there are with the premise "Stuck in a house with a wild animal." And considering that all three of these are pretty good, it's kind of surprising that there aren't even more of them. PROPER EDITED VERSION! LINK (1986, Richard Franklin) BURNING BRIGHT (2010, Carlos Brooks) CRAWL (2019, Alexandre Aja)

Wednesday - We discuss the I.C.E. shooting in Minneapolis. How much A.I. is too much A.I.? How much alcohol is too much alcohol? Animal House with Jifu, Christina and PT Cruiser, a prehensile tailed skink. Rauce calls in and asks if we sit while in the shower. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.

Wednesday - We discuss the I.C.E. shooting in Minneapolis. How much A.I. is too much A.I.? How much alcohol is too much alcohol? Animal House with Jifu, Christina and PT Cruiser, a prehensile tailed skink. Rauce calls in and asks if we sit while in the shower. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's kind of surprising how many movies there are with the premise "Stuck in a house with a wild animal." And considering that all three of these are pretty good, it's kind of surprising that there aren't even more of them. LINK (1986, Richard Franklin) BURNING BRIGHT (2010, Carlos Brooks) CRAWL (2019, Alexandre Aja)

Education Specialist, Jifu Jennings, and Senior Ambassador Animal Keeper, Christina O'Donnell, join us from the Central Florida Zoo for Animal House, and they brought PT Cruiser, a prehensile-tailed skink. Along with some fascinating facts about PT, Christina and Jifu talk about the Asian Lantern Festival, School Break Camps that are coming up, Brews Around the Zoo, and more.

Education Specialist, Jifu Jennings, and Senior Ambassador Animal Keeper, Christina O'Donnell, join us from the Central Florida Zoo for Animal House, and they brought PT Cruiser, a prehensile-tailed skink. Along with some fascinating facts about PT, Christina and Jifu talk about the Asian Lantern Festival, School Break Camps that are coming up, Brews Around the Zoo, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday - Do you play an instrument? Is Jim ready for a PC? Is there a movie you like that you refuse to watch again? How much A.I. is acceptable in your entertainment. Animal House with Roberta the red-footed tortoise from the Central Florida Zoo. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on Gov. DeSantis spending and Christmas shopping. Rauce Padgett updates us on Good Sauce. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.

Wednesday - Do you play an instrument? Is Jim ready for a PC? Is there a movie you like that you refuse to watch again? How much A.I. is acceptable in your entertainment. Animal House with Roberta the red-footed tortoise from the Central Florida Zoo. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on Gov. DeSantis spending and Christmas shopping. Rauce Padgett updates us on Good Sauce. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday – We are live from Orlando Harley Davidson for our annual bike drive. Kenny from Pet Alliance stops by for Animal House. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell stops by to discuss the Tommy Ziegler case, work holiday parties and the best things in Orlando. Corey from Core Flooring Center drops off some bikes. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday – We are live from Orlando Harley Davidson for our annual bike drive. Kenny from Pet Alliance stops by for Animal House. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell stops by to discuss the Tommy Ziegler case, work holiday parties and the best things in Orlando. Corey from Core Flooring Center drops off some bikes. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.

Wednesday - Where is the baldest state? We learn why Big Alcohol hates legal weed. Animal House with Al from Seminole County for their Paws & Claus event. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on who might be the next Florida governor, and what might be next for Ron DeSantis. Rauce Padgett updates us on Good Sauce. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.

Wednesday - Where is the baldest state? We learn why Big Alcohol hates legal weed. Animal House with Al from Seminole County for their Paws & Claus event. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on who might be the next Florida governor, and what might be next for Ron DeSantis. Rauce Padgett updates us on Good Sauce. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If movies like Animal House, Legally Blonde, and The House Bunny shaped your Greek life dreams… brace yourself. Greek life isn’t what Hollywood promises.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when your entire business is built around one hero product—and it suddenly blows up after a surprise shout-out from Joe Rogan? In this episode, Paul Jackson, co-founder of Animalhouse Fitness and inventor of MonkeyFeet, joins me to share the wild ride of bootstrapping a viral fitness brand. Listen in as Paul breaks down the design and evolution of MonkeyFeet, the unexpected surge that followed Joe Rogan's mention, and the operational challenges of growing a one-SKU fitness brand. He also shares the realities of navigating tough market conditions, evaluating Amazon strategically, and pushing forward with new product innovation. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3McgDcp Interested in our Private Community for 7-Figure Store Owners?  Learn more here.   Want to hear about new episodes and eCommerce news round-ups?  Subscribe via email.

It’s time to get the boys side of things. Our favorite Frat Guys are now in charge and sharing the good, the bad, the dirt, and the TRUTH ABOUT SORORITIES. Beloved Bachelors Ben Higgins and Bob Guiney, both Fraternity members, share their inside knowledge and what the guys think about sorority girls. They are joined by a panel of men telling ALL about sororities and sorority life. Call us at 844-278-RUSH (844-278-7874) or email us at DirtyRush@iHeartRadio.com. Follow Dirty Rush on Instagram and TikTok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.