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Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier open this week's edition of the show with their immediate thoughts and reactions to the Thunder's victory in Game 2 of the NBA Finals! With the series now tied 1-1, who do the guys see coming out on top in Game 3? They then move into the Knicks firing head coach Tom Thibodeau, debating whether it was the right move, along with who could be brought in to replace him. NBA insider Mark Medina joins the show weigh in with his own thoughts on all that and more. Later, Arnie and Plank move over to some NFL talk, reacting to Aaron Rodgers signing a one-year deal with the Steelers, James Cook and Terry McLaurin's contract disputes, Anthony Richardson being sidelined indefinitely with a shoulder injury, and more! Betting insider Todd Fuhrman joins the show to discuss and share some of his favorite bets heading into the week. Plus, thoughts on schools now being allowed to pay their student athletes directly!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back in the Labyrinth this week, and things get weird. We kick things off with the shocking and controversial death of King of the Hill voice actor Jonathan Joss — was it a hate crime or just a tragic dispute? The revival of King of the Hill is right around the corner, and we break down everything we know about the new season (yes, including that new intro... and no, Tim is not allowed to make the ‘cha' noise).

The multi-talented NJ singer/songwriter Lisa Kovacs (withproducer Arnie Brown) returns with her latest including her new album release“Bluebird” plus the new song “Fallin' Away” and the new book release “Lisa M.Kovacs Book 1-Poems From a Singer/Songwriter”! Lisa began her career at 7writing her first song and playing piano, wrote first composition at 14 andbegan recording in '03, toured throughout the tri-state area, and working withproducer Arnie Brown at the Jam Room Recording Studio in New Jersey as learnedfrom legends mentoring with people who worked alongside John Lennon and JimiHendrix and the musicians who played on Lisa's record shared the stage with BonJovi, Chicago, Nile Rodgers and The Temptations! Lisa has also released a newbook of poems taking you on a journey written from the heart through personalexperiences and currently in a contest who will appear in Rolling Stonemagazine and to perform at the Global Citizen Festival! Check out the amazingLisa Kovacs on all major platforms and www.facebook.com/LisaKovacsMusictoday! #lisakovacs #arniebrown #newjersey #singersongwriter #bluebird#fallingaway #bookofpoems #jamrecordingstudio #johnlennon #jimihendrix #bonjovi#chicago #nilerodgers #thetemptations #contest #rollingstonemagazine #spreaker#iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble#mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerlisakovacs #themikewagnershowlisakovacs#mikewagnerarniebrown #themikewagnershowarniebrown  

The multi-talented NJ singer/songwriter Lisa Kovacs (withproducer Arnie Brown) returns with her latest including her new album release“Bluebird” plus the new song “Fallin' Away” and the new book release “Lisa M.Kovacs Book 1-Poems From a Singer/Songwriter”! Lisa began her career at 7writing her first song and playing piano, wrote first composition at 14 andbegan recording in '03, toured throughout the tri-state area, and working withproducer Arnie Brown at the Jam Room Recording Studio in New Jersey as learnedfrom legends mentoring with people who worked alongside John Lennon and JimiHendrix and the musicians who played on Lisa's record shared the stage with BonJovi, Chicago, Nile Rodgers and The Temptations! Lisa has also released a newbook of poems taking you on a journey written from the heart through personalexperiences and currently in a contest who will appear in Rolling Stonemagazine and to perform at the Global Citizen Festival! Check out the amazingLisa Kovacs on all major platforms and www.facebook.com/LisaKovacsMusictoday! #lisakovacs #arniebrown #newjersey #singersongwriter #bluebird#fallingaway #bookofpoems #jamrecordingstudio #johnlennon #jimihendrix #bonjovi#chicago #nilerodgers #thetemptations #contest #rollingstonemagazine #spreaker#iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble#mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerlisakovacs #themikewagnershowlisakovacs#mikewagnerarniebrown #themikewagnershowarniebrown   

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In this episode of The Current Podcast, we're joined by Rob Bradley, SVP of digital revenue, strategy and operations at CNN International Commercial. He shares how CNN has evolved far beyond its broadcast roots — and how it's now helping brands tell more impactful stories across everything from connected TV (CTV) and free ad-supported television (FAST) channels to TikTok and LinkedIn. Episode TranscriptPlease note, this transcript  may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio.Damian Fowler (00:00):I'm Damian Fowler.Ilyse Liffreing (00:01):And I'm Ilyse Liffreing.Damian Fowler (00:02):And welcome to this edition of The Current Podcast.Ilyse Liffreing (00:09):This week we're thrilled to be joined by Rob Bradley, the senior vice rresident of Digital Revenue Strategy and Operations at CNN International Commercial.Damian Fowler (00:18):Now, Rob has played a key role in CNN's evolution over the last 10 years from a broadcast powerhouse into a cutting edge digital platformIlyse Liffreing (00:26):That includes launchpad, CNN's AI powered advertising tool that's been driving smarter, more targeted campaigns for nearly a decadeDamian Fowler (00:35):From global banks to tech giants like Samsung and even government launchpad has helped brands show up on CNN's platform in ways that are both innovative and effective.Ilyse Liffreing (00:45):So in this episode we'll explore that journey, how launchpad got its start, what it's become today, and how CNN is helping advertisers navigate a complex digital world using deep audience insights and data at scale.Damian Fowler (01:00):So let's get into it. So Rob, let's start by talking about Launchpad. Not everyone's familiar with it, but it's been designed to help brands market themselves to CNN's audience. So I know it's eight years old. Can you talk about the tool and how it's evolved to this point?Rob Bradley (01:19):Yeah, I mean, to take a step, media companies and news brands today need to be so much more than just a platform where someone can serve a traditional ad to reach an audience. Of course we do that and embrace that, but our audience exists in a multitude of different environments. Now, of course, o and O, which can be TV to digital assets, websites, but of course Fast and CTV now. And of course they're all across social, which means that when we're working with brands today, we need to have tools that enable us to reach audiences in all of those environments. Essentially our clients expect that from us. So we have to innovate to be in those places. And also of course, by utilizing areas our audiences exist in today such as social, it means we get a broader reach. So we try and of course a lot of brands are nervous about social, and of course we do compete somewhat, but I like to flip it on its head and think about how can we use audiences on off platform environments to our advantage?(02:16):So launchpad essentially is a good example of that. It's an in-house social media agency, essentially utilizes latest talent. I would say. I think people do come first that really understand the latest technology to help us understand our audiences both on and off platform. That did launch really just reaching audiences in places like Facebook, but now it's across all the meta platforms, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok, and more. And over the years that team, through utilizing technology, have automated processes. We understand sentiment of what people are consuming, how they feel against our content that we distribute both on and off platform. And then we use those insights to indeed empower the next piece of creative, let's say. And it feeds into our brand studio, which is called CNN Create, which actually touches about 70% of our campaigns now. So it's all about the way we go to market is really about selling stories and content and then utilizing the impressions and volume of scale we have around that in a smart way.Ilyse Liffreing (03:15):And today, CNN Parent Company, Warner Brothers Discovery has only massively grown since the launch of launchpad and has so many touchpoint and audience insights. You have the entirety of the Harry Potter world and DC comments to seen in news. How do you make sense then of all that data and how does it come together to benefit a launchpad campaign?Rob Bradley (03:41):So first of all, I'd say there's still a job to do and an opportunity of gathering all that together because there's so many touch points that both can power the marketing of movies that say as well as the targeting of campaigns. And those targeting of campaigns can of course be owned and operated environment. So again, we can push audience insights into social platforms to target through tools like launchpad, but ultimately by understanding who our audiences are means that we can do three things. We launched a product called WBD AIM basically, which was actually born out of CNN, used to be CNN aim, and it stands for Audience Insight Measurement. And really it means that of course we talk about targeting quite a lot, that's where the rubber meets the road. But really as a severe successful media company today, you need to go to market with insight led sales.(04:29):So use that data to inform sales to the clients, proving upfront why you've got the right audience and why they should trust you. And then of course there's the targeting the audience piece, and then there's the measurement of proving what you have done has worked. And so that aim piece all comes together as one kind of data play. And where we have had success of bringing that together so far internationally is CNN Eurosport D plus in the UK and TNT Sport in the UK now exists in one platform. And also of course that's really good for programmatic as well. We can push those audience insights, put them into the marketplace and enable brands to buy programmatically against that. So very much in the programmatic space, we're aiming at the more premium PG programmatic direct marketplace.Damian Fowler (05:16):Can I just ask you off the back of that, do you see news as part of that whole package or it's not a sort of siloed separate piece of what you are offering?Rob Bradley (05:27):Yeah, that's a really good question. I think if you are a brand that wants an engaged audience and you want to be part of a conversation that's happening today or drive a conversation, news obviously makes sense. But of course I wonder if this is where you're going. News environments are challenged at the moment in some respect. There is a prevalence of I think, unfair news avoidance in the industry, particularly with very blunt keyword block lists that are being used, which is pretty well covered in the press and that is a major challenge. However, sports has a similar issue, right? Because words like shoot and shot and attack are used all the time just as though are news. So actually sometimes if people think of news straightaway, but there's a broader issue with that. And the reason why I mention that because actually news and sports is both live, it's what's happening today, it's audiences certainly where we sell it can be sports enthusiasts across both platforms at the broader end, it can be business decision makers, it can be C-suites, it can be high net worths bringing those audiences and ultimately linking it to what WBD has an abundance of is very premium, very trusted, very brand suitable environments you could say.(06:39):And that marketplace of WBD and WBD Connect is the programmatic marketplace will keep growing.Ilyse Liffreing (06:47):Now you talked about how your bridging basically social to programmatic. Have you seen one success in that so far and interest from the brands you've been working with?Rob Bradley (07:00):I think it's basically it was quite an early adopter of programmatic in the belief that it enables the human led work media owners to grow. And that has been proven in embrace technology to do what it does well, highly scaled targeted impressions that started on the website that say ever increasing on CTV and FAST for us, joining all that together, putting our own data into those environments, trying to work at the premium end of it so that we get the yield up and really embracing the technology to do that married with what only we can do best, which is linking directly with a brand, understanding a brand on their agency. In many markets we go brand direct though really understanding what their challenges are and what stories they've got to tell. And then coming up with this multi-platform strategy that can include programmatic maybe at the mid funnel or the performance end, but also linking it to a full multi-platform strategy, which may include CTV, fast Web and tv. And actually 80% of our direct campaigns include all of those platforms and include that social piece. And I think the reason why I've sort of spoken about social in is I think people often wonder about how we can utilize it to make money, but actually it's a really important part of our business where we're kind of using the best of what programmatic can offer, the best of what social can offer and then the best of storytelling.Ilyse Liffreing (08:27):Yeah, perhaps I would love to hear about a brand that perhaps you guys have been working with and how you are really measuring that success. I'm curious if any platform or audience perhaps outperformed your expectations.Rob Bradley (08:43):Sure. Well, I spoke about linking CNN storytelling that could have social impact in some way or drive conversations or change opinions. And that is when we have a really strong partnership with the brand, that's what we do for them. Really it's about how can we change perhaps a view or input a view into someone's mind that they may not have had about a brand based on facts or something that brand is really genuinely doing to try and make the world a better place beyond just perhaps selling a product. So CNN Embarks on a really bold program with Samsung recently, it was exactly a campaign that I said truly multi-platform include tv, digital, social, so use launchpad for off platform distribution and it really highlighted how Samsung technologies are being used to make the world a better place. Everything from the way they t trawl the ocean to dig up fishing nets and some of those fishing net parts are used in their mobile phones to a great story around how their TVs add access for the heart of hearing where we had a gentleman that was on stage with Beyonce who was doing sign language while she was performing, who went viral because he's an incredible character that really can literally make you hear the song using his hands.(09:54):It's amazing with hisIlyse Liffreing (09:55):MovementsRob Bradley (09:55):And he uses a Samsung TV at home, he feels it gives him what he needs considering that his hard of hearing challenges. So all those stories, it does involve a product, but really it's about a person, a human led story. We know that human led stories cut through a cluttered internet more particularly if they have some sort of emotional response that they offer, I can make you sad, happy, and ultimately the goal was to shift opinions about that brand. So looking at the data that we have, but 81% agreed that seeing the branded content that Samsung made made them think they were a more socially responsible company. 86% agreed that the branded content salt told them something about Samsung they didn't know before. And 84% agreed that branded content showed the value of Samsung as being more attention grabbing. So there's those hearts and minds movements that these campaigns at the brand's level kind of goals that they have. And that's really what we did with this campaign.Damian Fowler (10:53):That was great. Yeah, that's an interesting convergence of values and emotion and storytelling, but if we could sort of maybe look at some of the takeaways from the Launch Bank campaign and then get bigger from there. How did you measure success? I know you just mentioned some metrics right there for Samsung specifically, but did any platform or audience outperform your expectations?Rob Bradley (11:19):Yeah, I think we try to be platform agnostic somewhat when it comes to what the campaign goals are. So take within social, if the campaign of course is reaching consumers, we're more likely to use meta talk environments, YouTube, however of course if the campaign is more skew towards as a business audience, LinkedIn is more increasingly used. So it's not necessarily that one platform surprises because we'd set up the campaign at the start to meet those specific goals of that campaign. And within Samsung of course this was a consumer campaign, so those consumer platforms to reach and actually for that, TikTok did provide, and I think it was one of the first times that they'd ever worked with TikTok with a media owner and they trusted us because of the relationship that we have to deliver that campaign on TikTok. So that did have for one of the first times we've used it, a really important play within our overall multi-platform strategy.Damian Fowler (12:15):You mentioned insight-led sales, that means you have a good view of audience segments. Could you talk a little bit more about that and how you think about audience and how you break it down? And then the second part of that I guess is was there any unexpected reaction or behavior response from campaigns from these different areas of viewership?Rob Bradley (12:39):Yeah, I think we've had to get really sophisticated with understanding audiences and I'm linking who our audiences with our content. It touches on something I was talking about previously when it comes to the changes around news and news avoidance and brand safety and brand suitability. But that doesn't mean that all politics content should be blocked, for example. So I suppose there's the traditional side that we have of understanding our audiences of, okay, this is someone that's interested in reading a lot of business articles around finance. And then we can layer in personal identifying data where we have it and define and target that audience. But now we also add a layer in, we built a tool called sam, which is a sentiment analysis moderator, which also now kicks out a positive and negative sentiment score on our articles. So we know that if an article is about a scientific breakthrough, for example, that's a cure for a disease that may have innovation, technology may be very positive, but actually the word disease might have been blocked if you're using a more blunt keyword list. So with our clients, they trust us to use SAM to use more positive and negative targets. So we layer the kind of contextual element as well as the data element, and that runs on pretty much every single one of our direct campaigns.Ilyse Liffreing (13:56):Very cool. It sounds like a use of AI right there, if I'm not mistaken.Rob Bradley (14:00):It's an interesting one because we've had it for about five years and it is AI is machine learning and the reason we built it is because it ultimately unlocks more impressions than perhaps some of the off the shelf tools do.Ilyse Liffreing (14:11):Very true. Because also you're not just selling content to, you're selling a sustainable digital business. Would you say is your North Star when balancing that audience trust with monetization being CNN is such as a storied publication and company with multiple digital touch points?Rob Bradley (14:38):Yeah, good question. I mean, first of all, CNN's a global brand that's built on trust. We have some of the world's greatest journalists here and in a world that's growing in myth and disinformation is vital for society that they can rely on a trusted voice and reputable news organizations like CN. So I suppose our North Star is to of course lead with that trust but then make sure that we're essential for customers every day. So there's this sort of trust, but then there's also a premium environment and experience and that kind of goes hand in hand with advertisers going back to that storytelling piece or even putting an ad in an environment that has news. Brands want to be in a trusted place, so we really need to make sure that we're premium and that we're trusted first and foremost. But then also we need to embrace new ways of driving revenue.(15:29):We can't just rely on advertising, which is why we're embracing this direct-to-consumer business model to succeed over long-term. Linear in TV is still really, really important as of course is web, but exploring new digital monetization models that complement all those revenue streams are really important. So look fast is one of them, and CTV audio is one of them. We have CNN underscored in the us, which is kind of product recommendations and review sites, so e-commerce and of course as mentioned, the subs business, this direct to consumer business we're building. So we have to kind disrupt ourselves and embrace that to build a sustainable future.Damian Fowler (16:10):Rob, your role is you work for CNN International. So you look at the big picture obviously, and this is about a big picture question here, it's global, but it's also personal. So how do you think about that interaction, building digital products and content that both may be relevant at scale but also have to have local impact?Rob Bradley (16:31):I'll give you a kind of recent example. We announced plans to launch some CNM weather as our first standalone digital lifestyle product very recently, the upfront over in the us. So it is about expanding our content beyond news. As I mentioned, we already have travel, business style and tech and all of these different areas, but essentially builds on what we're good at, which is best in class live coverage of what's happening. Immense resources dedicated on the ground locally in this instance can of course be weather reporting and visual storytelling around weather. It's a way for CNN to bring these major weather events. So it may happen locally, so relevant information locally, but also huge interest globally. Think about the LA fires as a mass audience around the world, but also allows just simultaneously up to date weather forecast to help consumers get up to speed of what's going on there each day. And that's just a good example of something we've launched recently that has that both local, national and global relevance.Damian Fowler (17:29):I think it's always been a staple of good local news. Talking about right here in the US right now, there's some challenges to public broadcasting and one of the things that they have are these local stations that inform people about local weather events and that's crucial, especially in the tornado belt for instance. So I think weather obviously is key. And it's interesting to hear you say that obviously this is a fast moving space, the digital commercial space. As you look ahead, what are the biggest opportunities you see for CNN to lead here in this space? I guess AI is one of those things, immersive content. What else are you thinking about?Rob Bradley (18:10):Well, the CNN synonymous with video led journalism. Ultimately we're a video company that started on cable and is now in all these platforms that are ever expanding. But really we obviously want to continue and focus on that legacy if you like. So expanding our current subscription offering in the fall, as you guys say over there, autumn, as we say across the pond in the uk, essentially the launch of a new streaming product that's due ultimately in the US then but will soon be rolled out internationally as well. Providing a individual one stop place where audiences can access our journalism, our original programming, they can choose from live channels, catch up on features, a video on demand, and it'll be on all platforms from mobile apps, CTV and the.com websites. And it's going to be part of a new subscription, which is called CNN's All Access subscription.(19:01):So an example of embracing streaming video led alongside the other channels. And of course embracing the fact that our audience exists on mobile vertical video has been a huge investment for us. It's what consumers want, we understand their behavioral patterns. So we've basically grown our vertical video capabilities across our platforms and will be a key pillar as we continue. I also think it's about fostering direct relationships with audience, which is something that social does really well. Actually. We've already established some of these areas. Take Anderson Cooper's All there is podcast, which is fantastic, it's around grief, but literally has led to thousands of voice notes and interactions. Ranson himself so much that he built. And we built an online grief community, which essentially is where you can hear voices and other stories of people respond to comments and stories of their own grief and there's a really engaged community around that. And then of course podcasts and audio exists in audio, but more and more they're being recorded. And actually if you look at all areas podcast as well as the assignment of Cornish and Chasing Life of Doug, Sanjay Gupta, they're all video now as well and available there. So I think you're going to see news brands like seeing and leaning into this kind of personality led kind of opportunities as well.Ilyse Liffreing (20:18):Yeah, that's really exciting. The streaming space has exploded, obviously. And I'm curious how CNN All Access is going to differentiate itself enough or stand on its own in order to get those subscribers.Rob Bradley (20:38):Yeah, it's not necessarily a part I manage directly to be honest, to be honest with you, but I say CNN, it goes into another something we spoke about previously, which is around the history of the brand, the legacy of the brand, the power of a brand, right? No one can deny that CNN is a brand that doesn't touch all corners of the world and it's still highly, highly relevant. And it's funny, when you look at sometimes when you use the word a legacy brand or traditional media, it's almost used in some sort of negative connotation. Stay with me. You asked me a question, I'm going in a different direction. But sometimes it's used in this kind of negative connotation. But if you look at other areas like Luxury UMES or Rolex Legacy has a value. Auto Rolls Royce technology, I would say even like IBM or Apple, even their legacy is important because that brand stands for something as it does for CNN.(21:42):So those brands also innovate and make sure they're relevant for today. And I'd say streaming is just an example as well as podcasts as well as what we're doing. Launching the weather app is an example of CNN disrupting itself, making sure it's relevant today, but as well, not giving up on that legacy of who we are because that brand stands for something. So how are we going to stand out is having some of the best journalists in the world having one of the biggest brands in the world and making sure that what we do is authentic, fact-driven and trust base.Damian Fowler (22:15):That's great. So we've got a few quick questions here to hit you with to close this out. So alright. First off, what brand or publisher is doing something unexpected that you admire?Rob Bradley (22:30):Arnold Schwarzenegger's Pump Club. What love that You should have seen my comms team face when I said I was going to say that he's a yes. Firstly, I know this is an audio recording or a video recording, I'm not, if you can see me, I'm not someone that is a bodybuilder, but I do really, oh, I dunno. I do really like Arnold Sch and actually his pump club. I use it for the emailers, but there is a podcast as well. He is got an emailer, he's utilizing an ever-growing medium, let's say, from sending out email news. He uses his personal brand to form a relationship with an audience, his heritage in fitness, the rise of emails, as I said. And he shares really valuable information to a defined audience. It's really fact driven, it's really science driven today, which proves we do read it. He was reading, basically sharing a study on potassium and the benefits of increasing your potassium intake and how it can have on the heart. So he's got lots of links to real studies. The commercial model does mean he's trying to sell you a few things along the way as well. But I find it interesting and I think it's a great use of someone using all these tools that are available today to connect with an audience.Ilyse Liffreing (23:52):Yeah, that's a fun one. I like that.Rob Bradley (23:54):I love that there's oneDamian Fowler (23:54):Guy who knows how to connect to an audience. It's Arnie.Rob Bradley (23:57):Yeah. And do you know what? I saw him in New York last time I was there and he was sitting two meters away from me for at least two hours. And I didn't have the guts to say hello, but I was happy just being in Arnie's presence.Ilyse Liffreing (24:10):Yeah, amazing. If you could fast forward five years, what would you want CNN's digital presence to feel like to a 25-year-old?Rob Bradley (24:23):I mean, look super relevant, both from a personal point of view to also giving that individual information they need to know or should know about what's happening in the world. I think you don't want it too personal so that people are in their record chambers that say it should be video led. And of course it should be accessible on the platforms that that person wants. It should be ubiquitous, but it also should be predominantly on owned and operated platforms. It's important that we continue to invest in the core. And I know we spoke about social work, important to invest in the course, it should be owned and operated platforms that CNN has predominantly.Damian Fowler (24:59):And finally, late night breaking news alerts or morning deep dive newsletters. What's your personal preference or should we say news ritual?Rob Bradley (25:10):It sounds like a question as a news kind of person I should think about all the time, but I've realized, I go so deep in the mornings. I'm like within 15 minutes I've checked obviously CNN, but I've probably checked BBC, the Guardian New York Times. I check Fox News to see how they're approaching a story and then I'll go into podcasts on the way to work and then I'll probably check things like The Economist and things like that to go deeper as I've got more time. So I kind of utilize everything and I go pretty deep, but it probably tails off towards the end of the day. I think I've had enough by the evening, and that's more when I want to chill out of a glass of wine and watch a movie. I have some nice food.Damian Fowler (25:52):So, what was your what take, what was your big impression from that conversation with Rob?Ilyse Liffreing (25:59):Yeah, my big impression was really how, and this isn't surprising from CNN, but how they lead with storytelling when it comes to their managed brand campaigns. I love the example that he gave was Samsung who found when they managed their campaign across multiple digital touchpoints, they found that the audience 86% agreed that branded content told them something new about Samsung that they didn't know before. And that's really powerful when you're a brand like Samsung.Damian Fowler (26:34):Yeah, I thought that was very telling and I think even more the idea that CNN is really looking at and audience reaction, not just in terms of its own content, but in terms of the branded content. I thought that was also very interesting when we asked him about campaigns that have kind of caught them by surprise. And that idea that CNN International had launched a campaign that was targeted specifically a young affluent demographic in the city of London. But actually when they looked at the backend and looked at the measurement, it was hitting beyond London, outside of London to empty nesters whose kids had already left home, which was a surprising insight, but also allowed him to pivot the campaign to target that group. So I think the idea of audience strategy, being nimble with audience strategy and the fact that the digital frame allows a brand like CN International to be much more nimble right now. I guess that's an interesting takeaway for me.Ilyse Liffreing (27:39):Also, it helps that you have the breadth of data that a company like Warner Brothers Discovery does have across its multiple properties.Damian Fowler (27:51):And that's it for this edition of The Current Podcast.Ilyse Liffreing (27:54):This series is produced by Molten Hart. The Current Podcast theme is by Love and caliber. The Current team includes Kat Vesce and Sydney Cairns.Damian Fowler (28:03):And remember,Rob Bradley (28:03):If you look at other areas like Luxury UMES or Rolex Legacy has a value Auto Rolls-Royce technology. I would say even like IBM or Apple, even their legacy is important because that brand stands for something as it does for CNN.Damian Fowler (28:21):I'm DamianIlyse Liffreing (28:21):And I'm Ilyse, and we'll see you next time.

In today's Glossys, Kylie Jenner has finally given the boob-obsessed fans what they wanted: the full CC rundown on her implants — 445cc, silicone, and sitting pretty. Arnie told his son Patrick he got more than he bargained for during The White Lotus, while George Clooney is missing his greys as he wraps up his Broadway run. Plus, Post Malone is branching out from Bud Light into bricks and mortar, opening a massive new venue in Nashville.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 1:We talk with Susan Milligan, a writer for the New Republic.How American families have changed. Only 18% of American families are now "traditional", in that there is a father and mother, with children. Unfortunately, policies and the society continues to treat this as if it were the only definition of families. We discuss how this should change.Part 2:We talk with Jamie Rowan, Professor of Legal Studies and Political Science at Amherst.We discuss how veterans are being mistreated and disadvantaged by the Trump administration. Budget cuts are affecting many, including through the Veterans' Administration changes. Protests are being planned for Friday June 6 2025.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, owner and publisher of the Quorum Report of Texas. We discuss Dan Patrick, who is attempting to re-criminalize the use of cannabis in opposition to the popular sentiment. In addition, we discuss the posting on the Ten Commandments in classrooms, but the refusal of passing ethics legislation for the Texan government. We also talk about the upcoming campaign for US Senate. Paxton, Cornyn are on the Republican side as candidates. On the Democratic side, there are several others: Allred, Castro, O'Roure among them. Part 2: We talk with Bill Curry and Laura Jedeed. We discuss the use of “war language” when Republicans describe Democrats as their opponents. We discuss how Democrats should respond to this, and the role of the Supreme Court. How should Trump be curbed?WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

This is a pane discussionSeveral topics. were discussedElon Musk “Leaving” DOGE, though with a lot of data that will be useful to him. His legacy of disease, starvation, and death through DOGE actions will follow him.We discuss the corruption of the Trump administration.The “long termist” tech oligarchs who are now running the show.The actions of ICE with respect to the treatment of those who are targeted, many legal, authorized residents, not “illegals”. The role of the Supreme Court. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier open this week's edition of the show with their thoughts and reactions to this year's NBA Finals teams now that the matchup is officially set... Do the Pacers have any chance against the heavily-favored Thunder? The guys also look ahead to the offseason, trying to determine where Giannis might ultimately land if he leaves Milwaukee, what other stars could be on the move, and more! Sports betting analyst Todd Fuhrman joins the show to weigh in and share some of his favorite bets heading into the week. Later, Arnie and Plank get into some NFL talk, discussing what the hold up is with Aaron Rodgers, along with how he would fit with the Steelers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 1:We talk with Jacob Mchangama, wo is  the founder and Executive Director of The Future of Free Speech, and a Research Professor at Vanderbilt University. We discuss the recent surveys that indicate that young Americans' support for free speech is declining.  We talk about why this is happening, and how it can be reversed. Part 2:We talk with Prof. Jonathan Feingold of Boston University.  This is part of the ongoing Race Class Project. 

Part 1:We talk with Anthony Pahnke, Assoc. Prof. of International Relations at SF State University, and VP of the Association of Family Farm Defenders.We discuss how farms, farmers, and food production is endangered in the US and other countries.Part 2:We talk with Denise Lynn, Prof. of History, University of Indiana in Evansville.We discuss the pro-natalism of the Trump administration. The goal is "more white babies" with mothers who stay home and out of the workforce.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovic

This is a panel discussion.Janice Rowen is Prof of Legal Studies at U of Mass at Amherst.Stephen Pimpare is Prof. of Public Policy at the Vermont Law and Graduate School.Lincoln Mitchell teaches Political Science and public Policy at Columbia University.Ryan Melton, a progressive who is running for state representative in Iowa.We discuss multiple issues:-The "Big Bill" being touted by Trump includes many cuts, not only the budget for SNAP. This will affect the recipients, but farmers and food processors, and grocery vendors.-There are no AI regulations in the bill.-The climate crisis is not being addressed.-The goal is to increase populace vulnerability.-Crypto is now to be accepted as a legitimate means of payment. Benefit to Trump.-Corruption in the government, including Trump's own financial trades and acceptance of foreign gifts.-White South AfricansWNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

This program is a repeat of two previous programs which were aired on April 15 and April 22, 2025.The guest is Lori Wallach.We talk about tariffs. What are they? How do they work? What effect do they have on the economy of a country?WNHNGM.ORG  production

Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier open this week's edition of the show with their immediate thoughts and reactions to the Knicks victory in game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals... Does New York have a real shot at clawing back into this series? Sports betting analyst Todd Fuhrman joins the show to weigh in and share some of his favorite bets heading into the week. Arnie and Plank also weigh in on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning MVP, debating whether he deserved it, or if it should have gone to Nikola Jokic. They also share some thoughts on the Timberwolves' beatdown of the Thunder in game 3 of the Western Conference Finals... Could this be a turning point in the series, or just a hiccup in OKC's potential championship run? Later, the guys move over to the NFL, reacting to the failed ban on the tush push and debating whether the league got it right in deciding to keep the play around. Plus, what are some of the biggest heartbreakers in sports history?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 1:We talk with Joe Jaworski of Texas. He is a lawyer and former mayor of Galveston.We discuss the offshore energy industry in Texas.we also talk about Medicaid in Texas.The federal government is being disabled, just as hurricane season is starting in Texas.Part 2:We talk with Robert Hockett and Bill Curry.We discuss the effects of the "BBB" which will gut Medicaid, and how this will affect many who are struggling now.We also talk about how this big bill will affect the US and world economy. WNHNFM.ORG   productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Rafia Zakaria, a political philosopher and author.We discuss the denaturalization threats that have been used by the Trump Administration, and how denaturalization has been used in the past.Pare 2:We talk with John Nichols, journalist and author.We discuss Trump's attacks on popular entertainers, such as Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift.We also talk about how Democrats have been outperforming in local elections. We discuss some of the tactics used by the winner Democrats to defeat 'safe' Republicans WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Jeff Hauser, founder and Executive Director, Revolving Door ProjectWe talk with Jeff about the current bill regarding the use of crypto currency by the US government. Normalizing crypto currency will have many effects on the US and world economy, and will provide Trump with huge personal profits. We talk about these effects.Part 2:We talk with Seth Miller, New Hampshire State RepresentativeWe discuss with Rep. Miller his advertisements regarding Avelo Air, the air line used by ICE for transporting persons that have been taken by ICE to foreign countries. We discuss the law suit that Avelo Air has filed against Rep Miller.  WNHNFM.ORG  production 

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Part 1:We talk with Garrett Epps, Local Affairs Editor, Washington Monthly.We discuss the recent case before the Supreme Court dealing with birthright citizenship and the rulings of lower appeals courts.Part 2:We talk with Mark Stern, Slate senior writer.We discuss the Supreme Court, and the due process issues ignored by Trump's administration.We also talk about the elimination of the filibuster currently being pushed by Republicans in the Senate. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

There's more than one Soulwalker trapped in this prison and they all want to kill Arnie.CreditsArnie: Arnie NiekampChunt: Adal RifaiUsidore: Matt YoungCrispin Versenjettericks Walker: Ross BryantMysterious Man: Tim SniffenProducers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal RifaiAssociate Producer: Anna HavermannPost-Production Coordination: Garrett SchultzEditor: Tim JoyceMagic Tavern Logo: Allard LabanTheme Music: Andy PolandNew T-Shirts in the Merch Store!You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Follow us on Bsky, Instagram and YouTube!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is a panel discussion.Dave Levinthal is based in Washington, D.C., Dave has led Raw Story's newsroom as editor-in-chief and served as deputy editor of Business Insider, where he oversaw the publications political investigations and enterprise journalism.Lincoln Mitchell teaches political science and public policy at Columbia University.Stephen Pimpareis Professor of Public Policy at Vermont Law and Graduate School.Aaron Rosenthalis the research director for North Star Policy ActionThe discussion covers many topics.- Cost of living for US residents continues to rise- The age of the members of Congress is high, not representative of the population- The regulatory commissions are not working- The funding of local elections is no longer local- The Qatar plane for Trump WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Anjeannette Damont, who covers government accountability issues at the local, state and federal level in the Southwest. At Pro Publica, her work has included uncovering COVID-19 testing contracts awarded to the Nevada governors friends with disastrous results, documenting how a city council empowered a wealthy developer to raze motels and displace hundreds of low-income residents, and investigating how the countrys largest house-flipping company cashed in on homeowners desperation. Prior to Pro Publica, she was a government watchdog reporter and regional investigative editor for the USA Today Network.We discuss the damage done by a We Buy Ugly Houses Franchise Left a Trail of Financial Wreckage Across Texashttps://www.propublica.org/article/homevestors-fraud-charles-carrier-texasPart 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Harold Meyerson.Bill Curry was a Connecticut state senator, comptroller and two time Democratic nominee for governor who served as Counselor to the President in the Clinton White House. He has written for Salon, the Daily Beast, the Huffington Post and the Hartford Courant and has provided commentary on National Public Radio, MSNBC and many other news outlets.Harold Meyerson is editor at large of The American Prospect.We discuss how Trump uses policy as a political weapon. The 'bait and switch' approach that gets voters' attention for popular issues, on which he never delivers, but for which he takes credit.We also discuss the Qatar government's 'gift' to Trump of a $4 M airplane. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics 

We are joined by Rhysh Roshan Rai in Singapore and Sultan Al Ali in Sharjah to look ahead to this weekend's AFC Champions League Two final between Lion City Sailors and Sharjah FC, and look at what the final means for the respective clubs. We also discuss Graham Arnold's shock announcement as the new coach of Iraq, while we also speak with Peter Koo, the general manager of the Cambodian Premier League, to discuss the improvements being made in Cambodian football in recent years. Follow Sultan Al Ali on X: https://x.com/Sul6anAlAli  Follow Sultan Al Ali on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sul6analali_/  Follow Rhysh Roshan Rai on X: https://x.com/RhyshRai  Follow Rhysh Roshan Rai on IG: https://www.instagram.com/rhyshrai/  Be sure to follow The Asian Game on all our social media channels: X: https://twitter.com/TheAsianGame IG: https://instagram.com/theasiangame Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheAsianGamePodcast 

Part 1:We talk with Laura Jedeed.Laura Jedeed is a freelance journalist based in New York City whose work has appeared in places likePolitico,Rolling Stone, andThe New Republic. You can find her newsletter,BANNED IN YOUR STATE, on Substack.Why Pete Hegseth Still Has a JobHegseth is terrible at every part of his job except the one that matters to Trump"a willingness to break with norms that keep the military in check.https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/why-pete-hegseth-still-has-a-job/Trump has been dismissing experienced and senior armed service officers who are not 'loyal enough' to him personally, rather to the Constitution. Hegseth has shown a willingness to use military force against US civilians. This appears to be a strategy to get complete authoritarian control.part 2: We talk with Amy Littlefield.Amy Littlefield is The Nations abortion access correspondent and a journalist who focuses on reproductive rights, healthcare, and religion. She is the author of the forthcoming book, American Crusaders, a history of the anti-abortion movement over the last fifty years, to be published in 2026.What Would It Mean to Defend All Abortions? Democrats love to avoid it, and Republicans love to lie about it. But later-abortion care has never been more important. https://www.thenation.com/article/society/defending-all-abortions/We discuss how late abortions (about 1% of all abortions) are important to those women who need them.  WNHNFM.ORG   productionMusic: David Rovics

Limp Wick John Wick may be dead…but the franchise is very much alive. With spin-off films like Ballerina, Caine, and an anime Wick prequel on the way and John Wick 5 already in the works, the high-octane universe of assassins, coins, and Continental rules isn't slowing down anytime soon. But before we return to the big screen, we're flashing back to the 1970s for the Peacock mini-series The Continental: From the World of John Wick. Can a TV budget capture the brutal elegance and balletic gun-fu that made the films iconic? And do fans really want the origin story of Winston Scott — played here by Colin Woodell, stepping into Ian McShane's stylish shoes? Justin, Jason, and Arnie check in for a full review, exploring every bullet, betrayal, and bourbon-soaked twist. Grab your gold coins and hit play — this is one check-in you don't want to miss!

Part 1:We talk with Jeet Heer.Jeet Heer is a national affairs correspondent forThe Nationand host of the weeklyNation podcast,The Time of Monsters. He also pens the monthly column Morbid Symptoms. The author ofIn Love with Art: Francoise Moulys Adventures in Comics with Art Spiegelman(2013) andSweet Lechery: Reviews, Essays and Profiles(2014), Heer has written for numerous publications, includingThe New Yorker,The Paris Review,Virginia Quarterly Review,The American Prospect,The Guardian,The New Republic,andThe Boston Globe.We discuss the adoption of crypto currency funds, first, by Trump, for the nation, and by the governor of New Hampshire for New Hampshire. More states will likely follow.We note that most of the crypto investment is from the Middle East. It may destabilize the US dollar, and has many other problems. Unfortunately, both Republicans and Democrats are buying into crypto. We discuss the implications for the future.Part 2:We talk with Professor Peter Rutland.Peter Rutland has taught at Wesleyan since 1989. Before that he taught at the University of Texas at Austin, and at the University of York and London University in the UK. He has a BA from Oxford and a D. Phil from York. He has also been a visiting professor at Columbia University, and is an associate of the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies at Harvard University. His research interests focus on all things Russian and places where the Russian boot has trod (Nicholas II) in the former Soviet Union and the former East Europe. He started off studying workers and the Communist Party, moving on to broader questions of economic policy in the socialist and post-socialist economies. Along the way he developed an interest in nationalism and ethnic conflict. Since 2013 he has been editor in chief of Nationalities Papers, the journal of the Association for the Study of Nationalities along with serving as associate editor of Russian Review.We discuss the image that Putin is creating of himself in Russia. His control of all media in Russia allows him to present whatever facet he likes to give the Russians the image of a 'humble man of the people', and his propaganda is framed in such a way to make him seem to be 'defending' Russia. We also look at how Trump has also adopted this strategy to present himself to US voters. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Cameron Joseph, who is s a senior Washington reporter for The Christian Science Monitor.  Prior to that, he was a freelance reporter with work in publications including The Guardian, The Columbia Journalism Review, the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and Politico Magazine. He previously was a staff reporter for VICE News, Talking Points Memo, the New York Daily News, The Hill, and National Journal. He's covered Washington since 2009, with most of his career focused on elections, Capitol Hill, and the White House. He is a recipient of the 2023National Press Foundation Dirksen Award for distinguished reporting on Congress and the 2020National Press Club award for excellence in political journalism.We discuss the increasing more authoritarian aspect of the current administration. Trump ignores the rule of law, and has essentially taken control of the media, which do not correct his statements. Congress is completely dysfunctional.Part 2:We talk with Robert Hennelly, who is an award-winning print and broadcast journalist focusing on labor, public health, national security, the economy, public finance and the environment. He is the New York City Hall reporter for Work-Bites and his weekly Monday morning radio program on WBAI closely tracks the latest local, regional and national labor movement news. Hennelly is also a regular contributor to InsiderNJ,  Salon, the Village Voice, Raw Story and City & State. For over a decade, he was a reporter for WNYC covering New Jersey, New York and national politics. For several years, he was also the City Hall reporter for the Chief Leader newspaper, and a regular contributor to WBGO, the NPR jazz affiliate in Newark, NJ. His work has appeared in the New York Times, the Christian Science Monitor, the Miami Herald, the Detroit Free Press, CBS Money Watch, and dozens of other publications both in the United States and overseas.His book Stucknation: Can the US Change the Course of Its History of Choosing Profits Over People was published in 2022 by Democracy@Work.We discuss the arrest of Mayor Baraka of Newark, NJ. The Gestapo tactics used during an occasion when the mayor was performing his official duty are disturbing.  

Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier close out the weekend reacting to the Thunder drawing the series even with the Nuggets and the Pacers blowing out the Cavaliers, putting them on the brink of elimination. Chris talks in defense of Derek Carr after announcing his surprise retirement. The guys look ahead to the drawn-out NFL schedule release coming this week. Chris and Arnie give their thoughts on Draymond Green's latest on-court issues. Plus, Todd Fuhrman of the Bet the Board podcast joins the guys to talk NBA and NHL Playoffs!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a panel discussion. Our guests discuss important issues of the day.Stephen Pimpare is Professor of Public Policy at Vermont Law and Graduate School. He is the author of four books, including A Peoples History of Poverty and, most recently, ,Politics for Social Workers: A Practical Guide to Effecting ChangeSusan Milligan is a political writer and former White House and congressional correspondent for the Boston ,Globe,U.S. News and World Report, and the New York Daily News.Lincoln Mitchell teaches political science and public policy at Columbia University. He is the author of nine books and his writings have appeared at CNN, Reuters, the New York Times, NBC, the San Francisco Examiner and numerous other media platforms.    My new bookThree Years Our Mayor:George Moscone and the Making of Modern San Franciscois now available. For more of Lincolns work you can subscribe to his Substack Kibitzing with Lincoln at/lincolnmitchell.substack.com/.Laura Jedeed is a freelance journalist who primarily focuses on the American conservative movement. Her bylines include The New Republic, Rolling Stone, and Politico, and you can find her newsletter at BannedInYourState.comThe discussion :- There is a new pope, and he is American-born- Former Justice Souter has died- Trump is making new promises: tariff reduction, taxing the rich- Trump wants to shift from the dollar to crypto currencyWhat effect will this have on the value of US currency worldwide?- The panelists agree that what is happening now is destruction of the US: a) elimination of USAID has lost the US many friends, b) Universities and research institutions are under attack, and we now have "research refugees" who are leaving the country, thus preventing leadership in development, c)Media is under control of the administration, d) the rule of laws has been abandoned, since court rulings are being ignored, with no consequence, e) the US dollar is less important, since some countries are switching to other currencies. All of this is part of the "network state" playbook.- The US is trending to be a "christian" stateWNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

In this Episode: Our Heroes discuss the classic musclebound tits and spears flick: Conan the Barbarian. Join us in this 300th episode where we celebrate Arnie and the culinary delight: People Soup... Tune in! Follow Us: Our Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Items discussed (links to more info): Note - if the below links don't work in your podcast player please visit the show page at: https://ebd.fm/episodes/300

Part 1:We talk with Joe Jaworsksi, a third-generation Texas trial attorney and former Mayor of Galveston, Texas. He has served as a law clerk to the United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit, and he has spent over 30 years in private practice as a trial attorney, mediator, and legal commentator. and can be heard on KPFT in Houston TX Tuesday mornings at 9:30am The Midterms.We discuss the political landscape in Texas. Ken Paxton is running for US Senate, to replace John Cornyn. Paxton is targeting Latino Democrats legally.For the first time, Trump's approval rating on the economy is low in Texas. This appears to be due to tariffs and other price shocks. Infrastructure for any new manufacturing is being neglected.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Jamie Rowen.Bill Curry was a Connecticut state senator, comptroller and two time Democratic nominee for governor who served as Counselor to the President in the Clinton White House. He has written for Salon, the Daily Beast, the Huffington Post and the Hartford Courant and has provided commentary on National Public Radio, MSNBC and many other news outlets.Dr. Rowen is an associate professor of Legal Studies at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and the founding director of UMass' Center for Justice, Law, and Societies. Her work focuses on both domestic and international criminal law. Her book, Worthy of Justice: The Politics of Veterans Treatment Courts in Practice, is forthcoming with Stanford University Press in December 2025.We discuss the corruption endemic to the US now with the Trump White House leading the way. NH has now adopted a crypto currency reserve into its budget, the first in the nation to do so, likely to be followed by other states.Cuts to research projects under NIH and other agencies has created a pool of "Research refugees" who are leaving for other countries to continue their research. This will have dire consequences for US leadership in many technologies in future. Music: David RovicsWNHNFM.ORG  production 

This week, Mike, Alanah, and Austin chat to co-founder of Stoic, the creators of The Banner Saga and, more recently, Towerborne!

So, can Arnie actually act? Let's find out together as we discuss the post apocalyptic drama that is Maggie. Arnie has to be a big sad boy in this one and a loving father at the same so it's quite an ask for our favorite heavy object carrier. There was some buzz around this indie film at the time of its release but was it deserved? twitch.tv/epiccouchtime twitch.tv/brettingtonfrothingslosh discord.gg/gdTEUm9p6c

Houston, we have a podcast! Houston, Stuart has a problem… with our co-host in the ICU, Arnie, Brock, and Justin have come together to discuss a film that's all about survival, perseverance, and the triumph of the human spirit: Apollo 13. As the acclaimed Ron Howard/Tom Hanks collaboration marks its 30th anniversary, the hosts revisit this beloved biopic to see if it still soars. Strap in and listen now!

Foofina the Snake Princess wants to help Arnie, Usidore and Chunt survive prison by making them her minions. CreditsArnie: Arnie NiekampChunt: Adal RifaiUsidore: Matt YoungFoofina: Sayjal JoshiMysterious Man: Tim SniffenProducers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal RifaiAssociate Producer: Anna HavermannPost-Production Coordination: Garrett SchultzEditor: Garrett SchultzMagic Tavern Logo: Allard LabanTheme Music: Andy PolandNew T-Shirts in the Merch Store!You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Follow us on Bsky, Instagram and YouTube!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier open the show with their immediate thoughts and reactions to the Warriors taking down the Rockets in Game 7 to advance to the Western Conference Semifinals against the Timberwolves. Who do they see coming out on top in that series? How about all the other second-round matchups? Betting insider Todd Fuhrman joins to weigh in on the biggest stories of the week and share some of his favorite bets. The guys also discuss what comes next for both the Lakers and Clippers, as both teams were sent packing in their respective Game 7's. Plus, reacting to a WILD Game 7 double OT comeback by the Winnipeg Jets in the Stanley Cup Playoffs! Later, Arnie and Plank move into some NFL talk, reacting to recent comments from Malik Nabers on being a "diva receiver", his new teammate Abdul Carter's hunt for a jersey number, and more! Plus, reacting to reports that Aaron Rodgers has a handshake deal with the Steelers to be their starter. Hosts: Chris Plank, Arnie Spanier Executive Producer: Ian Roddy Technical Producer: Mary MacSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beth Bigler is a pet loss grief counselor, educator, and author of Honoring Our Animals. Beth is no denier of her grief. Her cat, Arnie was her soulmate. Take a listen to how you can get support for grief. 

From cotton fields to coffin lids Sinners isn't just a vampire movie—it's a Southern Gothic opera about bloodlines, betrayal, and the price of your soul. On this episode, Justin, Marjorie, and Arnie dive into Ryan Coogler's (Black Panther) first original feature, where Michael B. Jordan (Creed) plays war-torn twins battling both the past and the undead in 1930s Mississippi. Hailee Steinfeld (Hawkeye) plays Mary, Stack's former flame-turned-vampire femme fatale, while Jayme Lawson's (The Batman) haunting voice lingers long after the music fades. From historical horror to emotional gut-punches, we explore whether Sinners earns its place among Coogler's best—and whether immortality is a curse or a second chance.

Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier open the show giving their thoughts on Shedeur Sanders falling all the way to the fifth round of the NFL draft. Why did he fall so far? Could he earn the starting job going into the season? They also give their thoughts on Mel Kiper's outburst on the whole situation. Then, the guys get into the Jaguars' decision to trade up for Travis Hunter, discussing whether it was ultimately the right move for the new regime. Betting insider and friend of the show Todd Fuhrman joins to share some of his favorite bets heading into the week. Plus, going over some of the other big winners and losers coming out of the draft! Later, Arnie and Plank move into some NBA Playoffs talk. With the Lakers down 3-1 to the Timberwolves, is it safe to say their season is over? Can anyone in the West match up with the Thunder? With the Warriors taking a 2-1 series lead over the Rockets, is it panic time for Houston? Plus, should Giannis want out of Milwaukee this offseason?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Death Knight teaches Arnie, Usidore, and Chunt how to work in the cafeteria.CreditsArnie: Arnie NiekampChunt: Adal RifaiUsidore: Matt YoungKalhaxorus the Grim: Brennan Lee MulliganCorncob the Calico: Porom the CatMysterious Man: Tim SniffenProducers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal RifaiAssociate Producer: Anna HavermannPost-Production Coordination: Garrett SchultzEditor: Stephen DrangerMagic Tavern Logo: Allard LabanTheme Music: Andy PolandNew T-Shirts in the Merch Store!You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Follow us on Bsky, Instagram and YouTube!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Cute Ones are here to answer a very important question this week: what IS eating Gilbert Grape? Donny and Chelsea aren't sure, but they ARE sure that Arnie knows a secret (and that Donny shouldn't do his Arnie impression in public). Besides the movie, the two discuss alliteration, vegans' opinions on bug deaths, Chelsea's new vocal stem, and their favorite water towers. This episode is sponsored by Zocdoc: go to Zocdoc.com/CUTE to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! To access AD FREE versions of our episodes, as well as bonus episodes and uncut audio and video, subscribe to our Patreon!  If today's episode makes you laugh or scream, please do us a favor and rate our show 5 STARS on Apple or Spotify This is the easiest way for us to grow our community! We're on YOUTUBE! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a second of our hijinx - now on video! Follow Us on Social Media! Chelsea: @ohnochels Donny: @realdonnywood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier open the show reacting to a wild day of NBA playoff basketball! The guys break down Game 1 victories for the Thunder, Timberwolves, Celtics, Cavaliers and more before assessing each team's championship odds. They also react in real time as the Warriors take down the Rockets in Game 1 of their series. Later, Arnie and Plank set the stage for the NFL draft, debating where guys like Shedeur Sanders and Ashton Jeanty could end up, stacking up a jumbled quarterback class, and much more! They also react to Aaron Rodgers' most recent appearance on Pat McAfee, where he recounted his final meeting with the Jets. Plus, thoughts on Nico Iamaleava committing to UCLA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Jeff, RJ and Arnie (back from vacation) talk about what happens to the Tupac case in the aftermath of the Keefe D trial. We also catch up with Arnie on his vacation. TUPAC : COVER UP ON TIK TOK! https://www.tiktok.com/@tupaccoverup

Tabitha! We're talking about another Stephen King adaptation with John Carpenter's workman-like take on Christine (1983). It's "shitty teen boys, the movie" as we discuss toxic masculinity and male entitlement, Arnie and Dennis' homoeroticism, and the film's inability to name its female lead. Plus: book to film comparisons, debate about Arnie's complicity, lamenting the thin characterizations, and a "King adaptations of the 80s" game! Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on BlueSky, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group or brand new Horror Queers Discord to get in touch with other listeners. > Trace: @tracedthurman > Joe: @joelipsett (BlueSky) / @bstolemyremote (Instagram)  Be sure to support the boys on Patreon!   Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

50 Shades of Grayson Azriel The third Dungeons & Dragons movie is steeped in sin as it partners a quartet of bloodthirsty bandits with a celibate knight on a quest to rescue his father from a kinky underworld. Is returning director Gerry Lively faithful to the letter of the 3rd edition game supplement The Book of Vile Darkness, which first let players fall under the spell of a black magic text printed in blood, skin, and bone? And why did SyFy Channel pass on this 2012 campaign, limiting its official release to the UK? Justin, Stuart, and Arnie are ready to suck fingers to find out how bad it gets.

Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany discusses the impact of high-profile figures like Elon Musk, and the ongoing debate surrounding election integrity and voter ID laws. Tiffany also shares insights on the potential consequences of the Supreme Court race in Wisconsin and the broader implications for President Trump's agenda.Additional interview with Arnie Bellini, a pioneer in the software industry and founder of a groundbreaking cybersecurity program at the University of South Florida. As the digital landscape evolves, so do the threats posed by cybercrime and cyber warfare. Arnie shares insights on the importance of creating a digital wall to protect our nation, the implications of AI in cybersecurity, and the urgent need for trained professionals in the field.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A saga for the ages… or at least a podcast appropriate for April Fool's Day British heavy Bruce Payne (Passenger 57) is the only cast member willing to return for a Dungeons & Dragons sequel now that the 2005 campaign is being launched on SyFy Channel.  Can new director Gerry Lively (Darkness Falls) do a better job of advancing the fantasy role-playing game into a credible cinematic universe by more closely studying the classic monster manuals and rule books of TSR?  Find out if hosts Justin, Stuart, and Arnie have much clemency for yet another low-budget quest to enchant today's tabletop players. Listen Now!