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Join us at Stan Mikita's for crullers, dear listener, as we go through one of the very best comedies of the 1990s: It's Wayne's World. Excellent.   But is it truly Wayne's world? How much control does Wayne really have? What does he want? What does he stand for? And will he ever transcend the limitations of his corporeal space? We definitively answer these and so much more, as we cover both the making of the movie (including what sounds like a very difficult experience for director Penelope Spheeris in having to work with Mike Myers) and the movie itself, reading very closely to divine its message. Bonus video: Matt tells you about the ONLY Disney Animated Feature that you won't find on Disney Plus, and why that is. Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/upu6z3Zyf40 Next week: I Love You Man (2009) with special guest Wade Hyel Subscribe to our Patreon, Load Bearing Beams: Collector's Edition for $5 a month to get two extra episodes! patreon.com/loadbearingbeams    Time stamps: 00:03:00 — Our personal histories with Wayne's World 00:14:45 — History segment: Mike Myers & the origins of Wayne Campbell on 1980s Canadian television; “Wayne's World” debuts on SNL with Myers and Dana Carvey; production of Wayne's World led by director Penelope Spheeris 00:37:57 — In-depth movie discussion 01:52:45 — Final thoughts and star ratings   Sources: "Comedy in the '90s, Part 1: ‘Wayne's World' Starts the Party" by Alan Siegel | The Ringer (2019) - https://bit.ly/3YQzoG3 “Gentle Reminder: ‘Wayne's World' Was, and Will Always Be, a Totally Canadian Thing” by Greg Hudson | Sharp (2017) - https://bit.ly/3H2rKlP  “Mike Myers: Man of Mystery” by Josh Rottenberg | Entertainment Weekly (2008) - https://bit.ly/43BD5lD   Artwork by Laci Roth.   Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC).   Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: “Winston-Salem” - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM “Snake Drama” - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg “The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet” - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ   Follow the show! Twitter: @LoadBearingPod | @MattStokes9 | @LRothConcepts Instagram: @loadbearingbeams TikTok: @load.bearing.beams | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9 Bluesky: @loadbearingbeams.bsky.social

Laci and Matt are broadcasting to you from a cabin in the woods, where they're eating canned cat food with oven mitts, trying to dodge that pesky Grim Reaper. But the rats need their cheese, so here's a new episode about Final Destination (2000). (You're the rat, I guess.)   It's the movie that launched one of the great horror franchises. A franchise that Matt posits is Friday the 13th for the decade of the 2000s. This series has it all: Primitive cell phones! Internet research on big ole computers! And nu-metal, nu-metal, nu-metal.   And it all started here, with this movie that began life as an X-Files spec script and, even in its final form, has forgotten to take the X-Files out. That's not a bad thing.   Next week: Wayne's World (1992)   Bonus Video: We suggest scenarios we'd like to see in future FInal Destination sequels. Check it out on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.   Subscribe to our Patreon, Load Bearing Beams: Collector's Edition for $5 a month to get two extra episodes! patreon.com/loadbearingbeams    Time stamps: 00:01:28 — Our personal histories with the FInal Destination franchise 00:13:00 — History segment: How Final Destination began as an X-Files spec script by Jeffrey Reddick, and instead was turned into a feature film helmed by X-Files writers James Wong and Glen Morgan  00:28:52 — In-depth movie discussion 01:28:25 — Final thoughts and star ratings   Sources: “Final Destination: the definitive oral history by the people who made it” by Ian Sandwell | Digital Spy (2022) - https://bit.ly/43cBq4w  “How Final Destination Went From Real-Life Premonition to Horror Phenomenon” by Jack Beresford | Den of Geek (2021) - https://bit.ly/4jPo0T4  Final Destination press kit (2000) - https://bit.ly/4kfcTmg  “Devon Sawa: ‘I had to smoke pot in movies and be in a hip-hop video to get away from Casper'” by Rachel Brodsky | The Independent (2022) - https://bit.ly/3GQ3sLU      Artwork by Laci Roth.   Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC).   Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: “Winston-Salem” - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM “Snake Drama” - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg “The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet” - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ   Follow the show! Twitter: @LoadBearingPod | @MattStokes9 | @LRothConcepts Instagram: @loadbearingbeams TikTok: @load.bearing.beams | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9 Bluesky: @loadbearingbeams.bsky.social  

Max and Molly are graduating out of the First Level of Problem Solvers -- however the ceremony is interrupted when the lights go out. When the lights come back on —their gold Problem Solving medals are missing! From here, a riddle leads them to ancient inventions, hotel kitchens, and scientific methods to unmask a Mole (AKA a spy) and uncover a plot by their new, more powerful nemesis – the Power Hungry P.O.G.S.! MATH Concepts: Multiplication and multi-step equations; Averages; Volume and displacement; The formula for Density (D = M/V); Pythagorean Theorem HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY Concepts: Archimedes and the Archimedes Screw (ancient Egypt and Greece); Archimedes' principles of density and water displacement; Geography references: Constantinople/Istanbul, Nile River, Greece, Egypt; Spycraft and the metaphor of a “mole.”

Please note: Like how Death Proof uses fake film grain to make it seem like it's an older movie, only to stop doing it halfway through, Laci and Matt's audio improves halfway through this episode. You might not even notice the audio isn't great in the first half... but if you do, just know it gets better eventually.   Friend of the Show Cinema Chris joins Laci and Matt to talk about Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof (2007). Originally a 90-minute movie presented as part of a double feature alongside Robert Rodriguez's Planet Terror, Death Proof now stands on its own (in an expanded edition) as one of the more fascinating entries in Tarantino's filmography. We discuss the beautiful animal that is Kurt Russell, Rose McGowan's captivating pronunciation of “chocolate milk,” and how much joy there is to be had in a car going vroom-vroom real fast.    Follow Chris on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@cinemavault), Instagram (https://bit.ly/3GKiYc9), and Letterboxd (https://bit.ly/4m5AGqr).    Next week: Final Destination (2000)   Subscribe to our Patreon, Load Bearing Beams: Collector's Edition for $5 a month to get two extra episodes! patreon.com/loadbearingbeams    Time stamps: 00:02:40 — Our personal histories with Death Proof 00:13:00 — History segment: The history of grindhouse; the history of Grindhouse  00:31:21 — In-depth movie discussion 01:30:00 — Final thoughts and star ratings   Sources: “House Party: Girls! Zombies! Serial killers! Step inside Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez's down 'n' dirty double feature, 'Grindhouse'” by Mike Cotton| Wizard Universe (2007) - https://bit.ly/42SuIR0  “Online Exclusive: Horror Film Directors Dish About 'Grindhouse' Trailers” by Gavin Edwards | Rolling Stone (2007) - https://bit.ly/43fCx3J  “Hungry zombies! A psychopath in a killer car! It's ‘'Grindhouse'!” by Chris Nashawaty | Entertainment Weekly (2007) - https://bit.ly/43fN52O    Artwork by Laci Roth.   Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC).   Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: “Winston-Salem” - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM “Snake Drama” - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg “The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet” - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ   Follow the show! Twitter: @LoadBearingPod | @MattStokes9 | @LRothConcepts Instagram: @loadbearingbeams TikTok: @load.bearing.beams | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9 Bluesky: @loadbearingbeams.bsky.social  

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Friend of the Show Jen (@JenWalksN2Walls on TikTok) joins us to cover Sister Act 2. We once again follow the misadventures of Deloris (Whoopi Goldberg), a Las Vegas headliner who selfishly abandons the backup dancers, crew members, and support staff who rely on her show to make their living, all so she can go be a substitute teacher at a Catholic school for some reason. Seriously, is she paying all these people out of her pocket while her show is on hiatus? Or is she like Jimmy Fallon during the 2023 strikes, sending them each a $20 gift card and best wishes?   Anyway. This movie's a lot of fun, but it is all over the place. Looking into the production history, we see it's a hastily produced sequel that seems almost as if it started as an original, unrelated script about a high school choir competition and then had the Sister Act nuns awkwardly grafted onto it. Still, Whoopi Goldberg is her usual delightful self, but she's outshined by these delightful kids, including a just-about-to-be-a-superstar Lauryn Hill as Rita, a high schooler whose mom hates choirs more than anything else.    Next week: Death Proof (2007)   Subscribe to our Patreon, Load Bearing Beams: Collector's Edition for $5 a month to get extra episodes! In April, we're covering the pilot episode of the American Office, Matt has thoughts on Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and we're reviewing M. Night Shyamalan's The Happening. Subscribe at patreon.com/loadbearingbeams     Time stamps: 00:06:42 — Our personal histories with Sister Act 2 00:21:45 — History segment: Production of Sister Act 2 under director Bill Duke and its lasting legacy 00:39:30 — In-depth movie discussion 01:30:30 — Final thoughts and star ratings   Sources: “Bill Duke on ‘Deep Cover,' ‘Sister Act 2,' and Reshaping What Black Movies Could Be in the '90s” by Robert Daniels | IndieWire (2022) - https://bit.ly/3RNWPvw “How did ‘Sister Act 2' become a classic musical?” by David Dennis Jr. | Andscape (2019) - https://bit.ly/3Yz9Xse  “Sister Act 2 Cast Reunites to Sing 'Joyful, Joyful' and 'Oh Happy Day,' 30 Years After Film — Watch” by Dave Quinn | People Magazine (2024) - https://bit.ly/3G80r98  “A Fresh Take on Black America: On ‘Sister Act 2'” by Brandon Tensley | Los Angeles Review of Books (2023) - https://bit.ly/4iiL9vS  “‘Sister Act 2' Set the Gold Standard for Bad Sequels” by Caspar Salmon | Vice (2018) - https://bit.ly/3RkxkSv  “Whoopi Goldberg looks back on Sister Act” by Mary Sellosi | Entertainment Weekly (2017) - https://bit.ly/4ig3Obm    Artwork by Laci Roth.   Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC).   Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: “Winston-Salem” - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM “Snake Drama” - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg “The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet” - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ   Follow the show! Twitter: @LoadBearingPod | @MattStokes9 | @LRothConcepts Instagram: @loadbearingbeams TikTok: @load.bearing.beams | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9 Bluesky: @loadbearingbeams.bsky.social  

The 90-day pause on differential tariffs came as a breather for many countries. However, the growing trade war between US and China is expected to hurt economies with China looking at other markets for its exports. Many believe 90-day pause may create more issues than it resolves, with US policy in limbo affecting trade and business decisions. So, where does India stand in this? Listen to the conversation with Bipin Sapra, Tax Partner, EY India and Deepa Kumar, Head, Asia-Pacific Country Risk, S&P Global Market Intelligence.

Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson react to Rory winning the Masters and completing the Grand Slam, Warriors lose to Clippers, & the Playoffs are set who is making it out of the first round, & much more!06:20 - Intro08:22 - Rory wins the Masters24:06 - Warriors lose to the Clippers54:11 - Jokic averages triple double for the season58:00 - Malik/Ant/3s(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.)#Volume #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in to the Habit-Based Lifestyle Podcast, where host Jesse Ewell guides you on a journey to realign with the habits that unlock your full potential. In this episode of the Habit Based Lifestyle Podcast, host Jesse Ewell as he sits down with Dr. Kathy LaFavor, a pioneering OB-GYN who discovered a revolutionary approach to women's health and weight loss. Learn how this experienced physician transformed her own health and is now helping women in perimenopause and menopause overcome weight challenges through the VIP Weight Loss System.  Show Notes: Holistic approach to women's weight loss Challenges of perimenopause and menopause Sustainable health strategies Nutrition and lifestyle transformation Highlights: Personal weight loss journey: 10 pounds lost Focuses on feeling better, not just weight loss Offers online coaching and community support Averages $15,000 monthly from the program   Click the link below and learn how Jesse and his team can help you achieve similar transformative results. To find out more about the VIP weight loss system email me directly or reach out on socila media. Learn more about Jesse though the following links:   VIP WEIGHT LOSS SYSTEM HBL Lifestyle Secrets Group on Facebook Personal Website HBL Website Instagram Email

After a period of broad consensus, there's been a few divergences in the polls. Are we seeing real movement between Mark Carney's Liberals and Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives, or just some normal fluctuations between random surveys? We try to make sense of some of the numbers.Plus, we discuss our projections (is Saskatchewan really in play?) and chat about how Carney and Poilievre did on the much-watched Radio-Canada program, Tout le monde en parle.Throughout this campaign, we'll have new episodes of The Numbers on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, with the Saturday episodes being exclusively for members of our Patreon. Members will also get to suggest questions for the mailbag portion of our Saturday episodes as well as gain access to our Discord. You can get these exclusives and support our joint project by becoming a member of our Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/c/thenumberspodYou can also watch this episode on YouTube. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We welcome Hal (@shestructured on Letterboxd) and Craig (@gentlemanbaby on Letterboxd) from the Red Rose Film Club podcast to cover American Psycho (2000), the Wall Street horror/comedy starring Christian Bale as Patrick "Jason" Bateman. This movie's got a lot going on, folks. And we get to it all—we determine who has the best business card, we explain why you wouldn't want Christian Bale as your co-worker at Whataburger, we try to figure out what's going on with Justin Theroux's hair, and we marvel at Patrick Bateman's chainsaw math. Also, is American Psycho Jared Leto's villain origin story?   But more than anything, we're trying to identify what exactly Patrick Bateman represents. Is he the embodiment of toxic masculinity? A victim of America's addiction to competition and consumption above all else? A misunderstood baby boy? An iconic slasher villain? What if our answer was…. Yes?   Next week:  We are the nation's top fun-havers, so we're taking the week off for Spring Break. We'll unlock our The Truman Show episode from our Patreon archive, and we'll be back on April 25, 2025 with a brand-new episode about Sister Act 2 (1993) with our friend Jen Walks N2 Walls.   Subscribe to Red Rose Film Club: Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/42qrGU6  Spotify: https://bit.ly/4ieGX0b    Subscribe to our Patreon, Load Bearing Beams: Collector's Edition for $5 a month to get two extra episodes! patreon.com/loadbearingbeams     Time stamps: 00:08:00 — Our personal histories with American Psycho 00:16:30 — History segment:  Bret Easton Ellis and his American Psycho novel; development of the film under director Mary Harron; star Christian Bale 00:41:45 — In-depth movie discussion 02:02:39 — Final thoughts and star ratings   Sources: “American Psycho: An Oral History, 20 Years After Its Divisive Debut” by Tim Molloy | Movie Maker, 2020 - https://bit.ly/44e4Kd2  “Blood, Boycott, and Body Bags: An Oral History of ‘American Psycho'” by Tatiana Tenreyro | Vice, 2020 - https://bit.ly/4i61CmW  “Snuff This Book!  Will Bret Easton Ellis Get Away With Murder?” by Roger Rosenblatt | The New York Times, 1991 - https://nyti.ms/3G0emOE    Artwork by Laci Roth.   Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC).   Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: “Winston-Salem” - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM “Snake Drama” - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg “The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet” - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ   Follow the show! Twitter:  @LoadBearingPod | @MattStokes9 |  @LRothConcepts Instagram: @loadbearingbeams TikTok: @load.bearing.beams | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9 Bluesky: @loadbearingbeams.bsky.social

The Nasdaq swung nearly 10% today while the Dow's range was over 2500 points. Dan Niles weighed in on the tech downturn and whether the pain is over. Relate Advisory's Dana Telsey broke down earnings from Levi's and the broader retail landscape. MP Materials CEO James Litinsky discussed China's export controls and their impact on critical minerals. Plus, insights from 3Fourteen's Warren Pies and Interactive Brokers' Steve Sosnick on the broader market picture. 

We bid a tearful farewell to our favorite actor, Gene Hackman, by discussing his hilarious evil Lex Luthor in Superman (1978). Richard Donner started the whole superhero movie idea with this film, but we won't hold that against him. How electric are Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder? How great does this movie look? And why are so many children getting smacked by their mothers?     Bonus video: We each give our most contrarian film opinion. Watch it on our Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram, or TikTok.   Next week: American Psycho (2000) with the Red Rose Film Club podcast   Subscribe to our Patreon, Load Bearing Beams: Collector's Edition for $5 a month to get two extra episodes! patreon.com/loadbearingbeams    Time stamps: 00:01:16 — Our personal histories with Superman  00:09:40 — History segment: A very brief history of Superman (the character); development of Superman (the movie); career overview of director Richard Donner; career overview of star Christopher Reeve 00:31:50 — In-depth movie discussion 01:33:45 — Final thoughts and star ratings   Source: “‘Superman,' The Inside Story: Director Richard Donner Remembers Meeting Stallone to Play the Lead, Working With Brando, and a Near-Fatal Knife Attack” by Stephen Galloway | The Hollywood Reporter (2016) - https://bit.ly/4lezkt2    Artwork by Laci Roth.   Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC).   Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: “Winston-Salem” - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM “Snake Drama” - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg “The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet” - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ   Follow the show! Twitter: @LoadBearingPod | @MattStokes9 | @LRothConcepts Instagram: @loadbearingbeams TikTok: @load.bearing.beams | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9 Bluesky: @loadbearingbeams.bsky.social  

The government and opposition are clashing again—this time over delimitation. With the process set to begin after the 2026 census, southern states, led by Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, are pushing back against population-based delimitation. Stalin is calling for a 25-year freeze while demanding a "fair" approach—but what's fair for the South may not be for the North. Tune in as Ishaan Gera discusses the complexities of this debate with Ajit Phadnis, Associate Professor at IIM Indore, and Paras Jasrai, Senior Analyst at India Ratings & Research.

Laci and Matt head to Palm Beach, Florida, to con some rich geriatrics out of their money with their best pals, Sigourney Weaver and Jennifer Love Hewitt. That's right, it's the perfectly cromulent 2001 crime-comedy Heartbreakers, brought to you by director David Mirkin (showrunner of seasons 5 and 6 of The Simpsons, and director of previous episode Romy & Michele's High School Reunion).    Bonus video:  Most awkward experience seeing a movie with a parent. Watch it on our Twitter or on our TikTok.   Next week: Superman (1978)   Subscribe to our Patreon, Load Bearing Beams: Collector's Edition for $5 a month to get two extra episodes! patreon.com/loadbearingbeams      Time stamps: 00:05:56 — Our personal histories with Heartbreakers 00:09:27 — History segment: Brief overviews of director David Mirkin and stars Sigourney Weaver and Jennifer Love Hewitt; Laci and Matt listen to Jennifer Love Hewitt's highest charting single to determine if they've ever heard it 00:21:00 — In-depth movie discussion 01:36:41 — Final thoughts and star ratings   Sources: “Interview with David Mirkin” by Steve Head | IGN (2001) - https://bit.ly/3FEKirv  “Jennifer Love Hewitt Answers Every Question We Have About Heartbreakers” by Ilana Kaplan | Vulture (2021) - https://bit.ly/42gS3g9      Artwork by Laci Roth.   Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC).   Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: “Winston-Salem” - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM “Snake Drama” - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg “The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet” - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ   Follow the show! Twitter: @LoadBearingPod | @MattStokes9 | @LRothConcepts Instagram: @loadbearingbeams TikTok: @load.bearing.beams | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9 Bluesky: @loadbearingbeams.bsky.social  

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Moneycontrol analysis shows that India turned more protectionist between 2013 and 2023, with tariffs on roughly 20 percent of the imports rising. But India was not the only Asian country to turn more protectionist. Indonesia and Vietnam also raised tariffs on more goods than they reduced during this period. But China, US and EU reduced tariffs. However, between 2022 and 2023, India was among the few nations to reduce tariffs on more goods. Did protectionism help India and does a more open India mean more exports? We decode the answers with Gaura Sengupta, Chief India Economist, IDFC First Bank and Amitendu Palit, Senior Research Fellow and Research Lead (Trade and Economics) at the Institute of South Asian Studies at the National University of Singapore.

Our coverage of the late, great Gene Hackman begins with Laci and Matt getting sucked into the vortex of legal intrigue that is The Firm. And, okay, it's not exactly a Gene Hackman movie, but he's wonderful as always as part of this ensemble cast that is one of the all-time great ensemble casts. Seriously, this movie is a warm bath you can just slip into, not unlike Gene Hackman's character Avery Tolar at the end of this film.   Bonus video: We talk about things people do in the movies that are weird, very much unlike things that people in real-life do. Watch it on our Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram, or TikTok.   Next week: Heartbreakers (2001)   Subscribe to our Patreon, Load Bearing Beams: Collector's Edition for $5 a month to get two extra episodes! patreon.com/loadbearingbeams    Time stamps: 00:01:42 — Our personal histories with The Firm and the legal thriller sub-genre 00:16:54 — History segment: John Grisham and the ‘90s legal thriller boom; brief overview of director Sydney Pollack; production of The Firm movie  00:34:17 — In-depth movie discussion 02:07:57 — Final thoughts and star ratings   Sources: “John Grisham Is Still Battling His Southern Demons” by David Marchese | The New York Times (2022) - https://nyti.ms/3FB3E0G  “Boxers, Briefs and Books” by John Grisham | The New York Times (2010) - https://nyti.ms/4kZ37WE  “John Grisham Talks About ‘The Firm'” 2011 interview with NBC - https://youtu.be/5THJBePAbHc?si=9Wf7gicHtKL1zLUs    Artwork by Laci Roth.   Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC).   Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: “Winston-Salem” - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM “Snake Drama” - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg “The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet” - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ   Follow the show! Twitter: @LoadBearingPod | @MattStokes9 | @LRothConcepts Instagram: @loadbearingbeams TikTok: @load.bearing.beams | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9 Bluesky: @loadbearingbeams.bsky.socia

Friend of the Show Screen Time Kota (https://www.tiktok.com/@screentimekota) returns to discuss the 1985 sci-fi film Enemy Mine. This hidden gem of an ‘80s sci-fi film has everything you want: practical effects, elaborate sets, miniature spaceships, matte paintings, and incredible makeup. Even more impressive is the performance of Louis Gossett Jr. underneath the intricate alien makeup. He and Dennis Quaid (a human) get stranded on a planet together; their species hate each other more than anything else… but somehow, they'll need to learn to get along if they want to survive this. (They do.)   Next week: The Firm (1993)   Subscribe to our Patreon, Load Bearing Beams: Collector's Edition for $5 a month to get two extra episodes! patreon.com/loadbearingbeams    Time stamps: 00:01:34 — Kota's history with Enemy Mine 00:11:10 — History segment: Development of Enemy Mine, from novella to production under original director Richard Loncraine, to Loncraine getting replaced with Wolfgang Petersen; brief career overviews of stars Dennis Quaid and Louis Gossett, Jr. 00:28:25 — In-depth movie discussion 01:13:35 — Final thoughts and star ratings   Sources: “Wolfgang Petersen, the creator of Das Boot, ventures into outer space” by Michael Blowen | The Boston Globe (1985) “Gossett makes his own breaks” by Jay Scott | The Globe and Mail (1985)    Artwork by Laci Roth.   Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC).   Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: “Winston-Salem” - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM “Snake Drama” - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg “The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet” - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ   Follow the show! Twitter: @LoadBearingPod | @MattStokes9 | @LRothConcepts Instagram: @loadbearingbeams TikTok: @load.bearing.beams | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9 Bluesky: @loadbearingbeams.bsky.social  

Birthdays and birthday marketing are huge for restaurants…Think high check averages, repeat business & tons of great social media exposure. Best of all, birthday celebrations happen in restaurants EVERY day of the week! This episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast is all about how your restaurant can capture more BIRTHDAY BUSINESS! I'm speaking with Dyson Barnett CEO of the Birthday Club. Thank you to our sponsors: Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today. The Birthday Club – Everyone celebrates their birthday! Get new and repeat business, fill your tables, and boost sales with Birthdays: https://jointhebirthdayclub.com/BirthdayRockstar/ The Restaurant Academy – Everything you need to execute powerful systems and empower your team to optimum performance. Finances, Staff Training, Menu Profit, Trackable Marketing... it's all in the Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/ Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them FREE DOWNLOAD: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/ Courses to Rock Your Restaurant: https://restaurantrockstars.com/shop-courses The Restaurant Academy Training System We will train you and your entire team to up level your business, maximize sales and optimize profits - Join the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy Connect with us on Social Media: LinkedIn Roger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-beaudoin-21590016 LinkedIn Restaurant Rockstars: https://www.linkedin.com/company/restaurant-rockstars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restaurantrockstars/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restaurantrockstars X: https://x.com/RestaurantRock1 Subscribe to the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast: iTunes - https://apple.co/2WaKyqV Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3xGuOd0 Google - https://bit.ly/2VM10P1 Stitcher - https://bit.ly/3iFGAAb Soundcloud - https://bit.ly/3lYBhho YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@RestaurantRockstars

Austin Proctor of the Frightmares podcast joins Laci and Matt to go through The Devil's Rejects, the second film from director Robert “Robbie” Zombie. A family of demented devil freaks is running roughshod over Jimmy Carter's America, and the only thing standing in their way is a demented devil sheriff who just might be even more evil. Who will win? Answer? You, the listener, as we unpack this gory, unpleasant, but fascinating early 2000s horror/neo-western.   Check out the Frightmares podcast on Apple Podcast (https://apple.co/4h7Qaqh) or Spotify (https://bit.ly/4kvmHtl). Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@frightmarespodcast    Next week: Enemy Mine (1985) with Screen Time Kota!   Subscribe to our Patreon, Load Bearing Beams: Collector's Edition for $5 a month to get two extra episodes! patreon.com/loadbearingbeams    Time stamps: 00:08:05 — Our personal histories Rob Zombie and The Devil's Rejects  00:20:00 — History segment: Career overview of Rob Zombie, and the making of The Devil's Rejects 00:33:59 — In-depth movie discussion 01:31:50 — Final thoughts and star ratings   Sources: “I Don't Like Rules” by Jan Doense | The Flashback Files (2014)  - https://bit.ly/3DmP7VN    Artwork by Laci Roth.   Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC).   Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: “Winston-Salem” - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM “Snake Drama” - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg “The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet” - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ   Follow the show! Twitter: @LoadBearingPod | @MattStokes9 | @LRothConcepts Instagram: @loadbearingbeams TikTok: @load.bearing.beams | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9 Bluesky: @loadbearingbeams.bsky.social  

It only took us eight years but we finally reached 150 episodes. How about that? To celebrate, we squeeze into matching Union Jack dresses and slam our bodies down and wind them all around to discuss Spice World (1997), the notoriously bad (but secretly good?) Spice Girls movie.   To elder millennials, this movie's a big honking deal, folks, and we pull out all the stops to unpack exactly why that is. And to then marvel at how, of all the directions they could have gone with a Spice Girls movie, this is what they made.    Bonus video: We name our favorite movies about bands, real or fictional. Watch it on our Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.   Next week: Our Oscars special, previewing the 2025 Academy Awards with a cavalcade of superstar guests    Subscribe to our Patreon, Load Bearing Beams: Collector's Edition for $5 a month to get two extra episodes! patreon.com/loadbearingbeams    Time stamps: 00:06:13 — Our personal histories with the Spice Girls 00:16:06 — History segment: What is “Cool Britannia”?; a brief history of the Spice Girls; how the Spice Girls made a movie  00:44:12 — In-depth movie discussion 01:17:53 — Final thoughts and star ratings   Sources: “How the ‘Spice World' Movie Became a Deranged, Postmodern Masterpiece” by Sirin Kale | Vice, 2018 - https://bit.ly/41qK2nx  “When the Spice Girls hit Cannes: the inside story of Spice World, 'the worst film ever made'” by Alice Vincent | The Telegraph, 2019 - https://bit.ly/3Qrjdua  Roger Ebert's half-star review of Spice World - https://bit.ly/4i0PKTB    Artwork by Laci Roth.   Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC).   Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: “Winston-Salem” - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM “Snake Drama” - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg “The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet” - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ   Follow the show! Twitter: @LoadBearingPod | @MattStokes9 | @LRothConcepts Instagram: @loadbearingbeams TikTok: @load.bearing.beams | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9 Bluesky: @loadbearingbeams.bsky.social  

In this episode we dive into a BUNCH of franchise opportunities and tactical insights for owning a profitable franchise.We cover...* A B2B business doing an average of $1.37 million in sales* A resale business out of SC cash flowing $137k* How a former tech employee quit her job with no plan then found success with a franchiseAnd much, much more.** NOTE: All numbers listed in this video are pulled directly from the FDD or the resale listing.Sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:

For Valentine's Day, we're celebrating the greatest American love story of all time: Isabella Swan and Edward “The Bad Guy” Cullen. That's right, after years of threatening to turn the podcast into a full-time Twilight show, we're finally doing it. For one episode, at least. But how to tackle such an enormous endeavor? Well, we've found the two perfect people to help us in our quest: Courtney and Rose from the great Fiction Fixation podcast.   The four of us unpack our different Twilight journeys, discuss the odd figure that is Stephenie Meyer, try to determine the connection between Twilight and Mormonism, unpack the demented sexual politics of this franchise, and, finally, we all confess how much we'd want Edward to bite our necks.   Listen to Fiction Fixation on Apple Podcast (https://bit.ly/411OKaS), Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow them on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@fictionfixation    Next week: Spice World (1997)   Subscribe to our Patreon, Load Bearing Beams: Collector's Edition for $5 a month to get two extra episodes! patreon.com/loadbearingbeams    Time stamps: 00:07:10 — Our personal histories with the Twilight franchise (books AND movies) 00:25:58 — History segment: Joseph Smith founds Mormonism in the 1820s; Stephenie Meyer grows up in the LDS Church, writes Twilight; Twilight-mania takes off and a movie is developed; career overview of director Catherine Hardwicke; brief overviews of Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson 00:46:38 — In-depth movie discussion 02:23:43 — Final thoughts and star ratings   Sources: “Mormon Vampires in the Garden of Eden” by John Grander | Touchstone Magazine - https://bit.ly/4jCSmJ2  “Stephenie Meyer on Twilight, feminism and true love” by Kira Cochrane | The Guardian (2013) - https://bit.ly/4ggFuoV  “Twilight's Author and Director Talk About Bringing The Film To Life” by Christina Radish | Media Blvd. (2008)  - https://bit.ly/4hz5nkY   Artwork by Laci Roth.   Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC).   Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: “Winston-Salem” - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM “Snake Drama” - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg “The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet” - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ   Follow the show! Twitter: @LoadBearingPod | @MattStokes9 | @LRothConcepts Instagram: @loadbearingbeams TikTok: @load.bearing.beams | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9 Bluesky: @loadbearingbeams.bsky.social

The winner of our recent Listener Choice Lottery was our friend Monique (of Monique's Movie Madness, @moniques_movie_madness on TikTok). Her movie? The Legend of Billie Jean (1985). Not only had neither of us ever seen this movie, we'd barely even heard of it. But boy is it a hidden gem. Pure sleazy '80s goodness.   Helen Slater plays our hero: Billie Jean, a 17-year-old resident of Corpus Christi, Texas. The year is 1985, and she's going up against the many injustices life throws at her, with the help of her spunky younger brother Binx (Christian Slater), the live-action Lisa Simpson (Yeardley Smith), and a hunky movie nerd named Lloyd (Keith Gordon). Spoiler alert: She wins. But the real winner is YOU, the viewing public.   Bonus video: We each name an actor we just can't stand. Who can't you stand?? Watch it on our Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram, or TikTok.   Next week:  Feb. 12 - The Truman Show exclusively on Patreon!  Feb. 14 - Twilight with special guests, Rose and Courtney from the Fiction Fixation podcast!   Subscribe to our Patreon, Load Bearing Beams: Collector's Edition for $5 a month to get two extra episodes! patreon.com/loadbearingbeams    Time stamps: 00:03:05 — Monique's history with The Legend of Billie Jean 00:13:00 — History segment: A brief history of The Legend of Billie Jean via original screenwriter Walter Bernstein, director Matthew Robbins, and star Helen Slater 00:20:16 — In-depth movie discussion 01:26:22 — Final thoughts and star ratings   Artwork by Laci Roth.   Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC).   Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: “Winston-Salem” - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM “Snake Drama” - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg “The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet” - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ   Follow the show! Twitter: @LoadBearingPod | @MattStokes9 | @LRothConcepts Instagram: @loadbearingbeams TikTok: @load.bearing.beams | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9 Bluesky: @loadbearingbeams.bsky.social  

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In today's episode we break down a ton of different franchise opportunities.** All sales/numbers mentioned in this video are either pulled directly from the FDD provided by the franchisor or from the resale listingWe're going to cover...A low-cost franchise that shows an average sales of over $1 millionA resale business out of Maryland that pays the owners $190kHow this couple saved a MILLION dollars by avoiding this common mistakeHow much one guy makes from owning 13 juice bar locationsAnd much, much more.So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:

Diane Keaton accidentally inherits a baby. Hilarity ensues. Actually, this isn't your typical “I don't know how to change a diaper!” comedy, it's actually a pretty sweet and incisive look at the demented work culture of the 1980s. This is where Diane Keaton and Nancy Meyers first collaborated, and it was the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Also, this movie has one* cute baby!   *Actually two.   Bonus video: We each submit our favorite baby from a movie. Watch it on our Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.   Next week: The Legend of Billie Jean (1985)   Subscribe to our Patreon, Load Bearing Beams: Collector's Edition for $5 a month to get two extra episodes! patreon.com/loadbearingbeams    Time stamps: 2:16 — Our personal histories with Baby Boom 15:35 — History segment: The story of Nancy Meyers and Charles Shyer, a legendary Hollywood power couple 30:31 — In-depth movie discussion 1:38:12 — Final thoughts and star ratings   Source: “Life Isn't Like the Movies (Even if You Write the Movies)” by Nancy Meyers | The New York Times, 2020 - https://nyti.ms/42ycG85    Artwork by Laci Roth.   Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC).   Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: “Winston-Salem” - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM “Snake Drama” - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg “The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet” - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ   Follow the show! Twitter: @LoadBearingPod | @MattStokes9 | @LRothConcepts Instagram: @loadbearingbeams TikTok: @load.bearing.beams | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9 Bluesky: @loadbearingbeams.bsky.social  

Today's Charles Schwab Big Picture panel turns to the economy. Kevin Gordon notes a stronger market today when it comes to breadth but tells investors to keep an eye on incoming inflation and jobs data. Cooper Howard notes President Trump's push to curb interest rates, though the Fed's desire to remain independent will clash with those goals. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6D Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185 Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7 Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watch Watch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-explore Watch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/ Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Get over here to this podcast about Mortal Kombat (1995). We're revisiting this movie, even after having already covered it on episode 76, because that episode was less than 30 minutes long. And respect must be paid! Director Paul W.S. Anderson knows exactly what kind of movie he's making here, and the scuzzy mid-'90s vibes are immaculate!   Now, is this movie basically just you watching the video game, but in movie form? Well, yes. But that's what you bought the ticket for!   Bonus video: We spin the wheel and select the winner of our Listener Choice Lottery™ . Watch it on our Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram, or TikTok.   Next week: Baby Boom (1988)   Subscribe to our Patreon, Load Bearing Beams: Collector's Edition for $5 a month to get two extra episodes! patreon.com/loadbearingbeams    Time stamps: 00:07: 02— Our personal histories with Mortal Kombat 00:11:18 — History segment: The history of the Mortal Kombat franchise; the making of the 1995 movie under director Paul W.S. Anderson 00:33:07 — In-depth movie discussion 01:25:55 — Final thoughts and star ratings 01:30:11 — BONUS: New song by Matt: “The Real Mortal Kombat… Is Friendship”   Source: “‘Mortal Kombat': Untold Story of the Movie That “Kicked the Hell” Out of Everyone” by  Aaron Couch | The Hollywood Reporter, 2015 - https://bit.ly/3PEBjbv   Artwork by Laci Roth.   Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC).   Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: “Winston-Salem” - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM “Snake Drama” - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg “The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet” - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ   Follow the show! Twitter: @LoadBearingPod | @MattStokes9 | @LRothConcepts Instagram: @loadbearingbeams TikTok: @load.bearing.beams | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9 Bluesky: @loadbearingbeams.bsky.social  

What if there was a romantic comedy where you were rooting for the evil “other woman” but you didn't know it? Well, Hollywood boldly went there in 1997 with My Best Friend's Wedding. And what a charming evil woman we have as our protagonist here, in Jules (Julia Roberts). She's an utter delight, as is Kimmy (Cameron Diaz). The only stretch here is that either would find anything appealing about this dimwitted drip named Michael (Dermot Mulroney).   Director P.J. Hogan called My Best Friend's Wedding “a romantic comedy that wasn't very romantic.” And it is very impressive to see how well the movie balances its many tensions—to have Julia Roberts, the lead, be someone the audience roots for, but not too much; to have her rival Cameron Diaz be able to hold her own against Roberts but not steal the show; and to have the dullard male lead not seem like an oblivious jerk.   Well, it worked. This movie rules. We both loved it. But we need to make fun of stuff, so we do a lot of bad impressions and ask a lot of unimportant questions: Michael and Jules were definitely still boning even when they were “just friends,” right? Why does the movie have to make Cameron Diaz's character 20, instead of 25 (the age of the actress)? Did people really compose emails and then set them aside for their secretaries to send at the end of the day? And is it okay for a sportswriter who covers the Chicago White Sox marrying the daughter of the team's owner? This movie is about ethics in sports journalism, is what we're saying.   Bonus video: We pick the weddings from movies we'd most like to attend. Watch it on our Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, or TikTok.   Next week: We're revisiting Mortal Kombat (1995), covering the movie properly this time, because on our old episode we only talked about the movie for a few minutes   Subscribe to our Patreon, Load Bearing Beams: Collector's Edition for $5 a month to get two extra episodes! patreon.com/loadbearingbeams    Time stamps: 00:04:58 — Our personal histories with My Best Friend's Wedding 00:11:29 — History segment: The career of Julia Roberts; development and production of My Best Friend's Wedding with director P.J. Hogan and writer Ronald Bass  00:30:09 — In-depth movie discussion 02:05:38 — Final thoughts and star ratings   Sources: “‘My Best Friend's Wedding' Is a Rom-Com You Can Still Talk About for Hours” by  Jake Kring-Schreifels | The Ringer (2022) - https://bit.ly/4gDUEWi “The Oral History of My Best Friend's Wedding” by Seija Rankin | E! Online (2017) - https://bit.ly/3ZYAzTm From Hollywood With Love by Scott Meslow (2022) - https://amzn.to/3WbQFrY    Artwork by Laci Roth.   Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC).   Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: “Winston-Salem” - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM “Snake Drama” - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg “The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet” - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ   Follow the show! Twitter: @LoadBearingPod | @MattStokes9 | @LRothConcepts Instagram: @loadbearingbeams TikTok: @load.bearing.beams | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9 Bluesky: @loadbearingbeams.bsky.social

In this episode of Beyond the Wild, Ron Hayes, Mark Raycroft, and Jason Loftus sit down with the co-founders of the Photographer's Mindset Podcast to discuss their journeys into photography, particularly wildlife photography. Both Seth Macey and Aaron Manis explore the importance of motivation, mindset, and community in pursuing their passion. The conversation highlights the significance of patience, observation, and the learning process in capturing stunning images. The guests share personal anecdotes about their experiences and the challenges they face, emphasizing the value of small successes and the role of authenticity in their work. Ron Hayes and his guests explore the multifaceted world of wildlife photography, emphasizing the importance of mindset, presence, and the joy of unexpected moments in nature. They discuss the thrill of capturing images, the significance of perseverance, and the learning journey that comes with each outing. The dialogue highlights the unpredictability of wildlife photography, the necessity of letting go of expectations, and the value of enjoying the process rather than fixating on outcomes. Through personal anecdotes and shared experiences, they illustrate how photography can be a rewarding and enriching pursuit, akin to the game of golf, where the focus should be on the experience rather than the score.TakeawaysIt's okay not to be motivated all the time.Wildlife photography offers solitude and a deeper understanding of nature.Community and collaboration can enhance creativity and motivation.Patience and observation are key in wildlife photography.Small successes should be celebrated, regardless of the subject.Learning from others can provide valuable insights and inspiration.Focus on honing skills in your local environment.Mindset plays a crucial role in navigating challenges in photography.Authenticity in guests can lead to relatable and inspiring conversations.Photography is a journey of continuous learning and growth. A day in the field is a success, regardless of outcomes.Failure is often a misperception in photography.Delayed gratification enhances the joy of wildlife photography.Every outing offers something valuable, even if not a photo.Mindset is crucial for enjoying the photography experience.Learning something new each day is essential for growth.Enjoying the journey is as important as the results.Being present in the moment enriches the experience.The unpredictability of wildlife adds excitement to photography.Enjoy the process and let go of the pressure. Sound Bites"I feel privileged in a sense.""Watching animals is just genuinely interesting.""You can make some really nice pictures.""You gotta stop chasing, man.""You have to adjust to the curve balls that come.""Focus on what's in your backyard.""A day in the field is a success.""Failure isn't the right descriptor.""Delayed gratification is addicting.""Always leave with something.""None of these outings are failures.""You can learn something new every day.""Enjoy the journey, enjoy the learning curve.""Photography is about being present.""Enjoy the process, don't pressure yourself."Chapters00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back02:51 The Journey into Photography05:59 Wildlife Photography: Passion and Learning09:14 Motivation and Mindset in Photography12:07 The Role of Community and Collaboration15:00 Finding Inspiration and Staying Engaged17:57 The Importance of Patience and Observation21:03 Navigating Challenges in Photography24:10 Guest Selection and Authenticity26:57 Celebrating Small Successes30:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts38:11 Embracing Nature's Joys41:21 The Thrill of Unexpected Moments43:16 Mindset and Presence in Photography46:39 Letting Go of Expectations49:08 The Law of Averages in Photography51:55 Setting Goals and Learning54:48 The Journey of Improvement56:15 Intentional Photography Practices01:00:17 The Unpredictability of Wildlife Photography01:02:44 Finding Fun in the Process01:04:38 Golf and Photography: A Life AnalogyLinks: Guest's Podcast https://thephotographermindset.com Seth Macey @sethmaceyhttps://www.instagram.com/sethmacey https://www.sethmaceyphotography.comAaron Manis @mantis_photography https://www.instagram.com/mantis_photography https://www.amantisphotography.comThanks for listening to the Beyond the Wild Podcast. Make sure to subscribe to be notified of upcoming episodes for your listening and viewing enjoyment! Beyond the Wild Podcast is sponsored by Pictureline.com and Canon USA.

In this episode Nat talks using discernment when seeing things in a snapshot moment. The results you have in your life right now are a rolling average of the work accumulated prior.  Discover:  * Snapshot in time and using discernment  * Social proof misses context  * Limiting your emotional volatility  If you are interested in learning how to create systems and models for your business, apply for consulting and let's see how we can help you: https://bit.ly/3JlyUQz  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/customersandprofits/  Personal Account: https://www.instagram.com/natoutofoffice/ 

In this episode we break down a couple of really unique franchise opportunities PLUS give you an inside look from a brand new franchisee on what it's really like owning a franchise.** All numbers shown in this video are from the FDD provided by the franchisor OR the numbers listed on the resale.If you're looking to buy a franchise in 2025, one of these franchise could be a great opportunity for you.Sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:

Friend of the Show Caleb Hogan finally forgives us for our thoughts on Nacho Libre and makes his long-awaited return to the program. And he's brought us a fascinating movie: The 2014 Zac Efron/Miles Teller/Michael B. Jordan/ rom-com That Awkward Moment. 2014 feels like it was 1,000 years ago, doesn't it, folks?   Bonus video: We talk about movies we think will serve in the future as great time capsules for the early 2020s. Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NMdQ7APGN7w    Next week: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)   Subscribe to our Patreon, Load Bearing Beams: Collector's Edition for $5 a month to get two extra episodes! patreon.com/loadbearingbeams    Time stamps: 00:03:57 — Our personal histories with That Awkward Moment 00:12:24 — History segment: Brief overview of the careers of Zac Efron, Michael B. Jordan, and Miles Teller 00:32:29 — In-depth movie discussion 01:46:21 — Final thoughts and star ratings   Artwork by Laci Roth.   Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC).   Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: “Winston-Salem” - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM “Snake Drama” - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg “The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet” - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ   Follow the show! Twitter: @LoadBearingPod | @MattStokes9 | @LRothConcepts Instagram: @loadbearingbeams TikTok: @load.bearing.beams | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9 Bluesky: @loadbearingbeams.bsky.social

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Lets discuss how Yohan Blake is generally compared amongst other legendary sprinters in the 200m dash. 200m Top-10 Averages: https://x.com/NS_GMS/status/1867373402262319400 -------------------------------- Host: Anderson Emerole | ⁠⁠⁠⁠@emeroleanderson on Twitter SUPPORT THE PODCAST

Ho ho ho and ruff ruff ruff. Scott “The Tool Man” Calvin (Tim Allen) is cursed with hideous Christmas powers and finds himself turning into the eternal sprite of winter. He has only 11 months to get his affairs in order before he leaves Earthrealm behind. Can he patch things up with his estranged son Charlie (Eric Lloyd) before it's too late? And does he need to watch his back or the elves who work for him will arrange a quiet coup, i.e., drug him and cause him to slip off a roof, like his predecessor?   For the final regular episode of Load Bearing Beams of 2024, we're joined by an outstanding guest: Movie Talk With Brock. Please check him out on TikTok, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram.    Bonus video: Laci, Matt, and Brock each name a Christmas movie from the past five years they think is destined to be an all-time Christmas classic. Watch it on our Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, or BlueSky.   Next episode: We will return on January 3, 2025, with an episode about That Awkward Moment (2014), featuring return guest Caleb Hogan!   Time stamps: 00:08:46 — Our personal histories with The Santa Clause 00:15:55 — History segment: The history of Santa Claus (the mythological figure); the history of Santa Clause (the movie) 00:32:12 — In-depth movie discussion 01:34:50 — Final thoughts and star ratings   Artwork by Laci Roth.   Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC).   Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: “Your Ambition” - https://youtu.be/ZHudVTCkrQY    “Winston-Salem” - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM “Snake Drama” - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg “The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet” - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ   Follow the show! Twitter: @LoadBearingPod | @MattStokes9 | @LRothConcepts Instagram: @loadbearingbeams TikTok: @load.bearing.beams | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9 Bluesky: @loadbearingbeams.bsky.social

A Comedic MondayFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast December 16, 1945, 79 years ago, Night at the Opera. . After the opera, Gildy runs through a little aria, Evening Star.Followed by Amos ‘n' Andy, originally broadcast December 16, 1951, 73 years ago, Breaking Up Andy's Wedding.  Madame Queen has sabotaged Andy's wedding plans with Theresa Tompkins and has waddled back into Andy's life. So has Junior, the big, tough son of Madame Queen. Andy is scheduled to marry both Theresa and Madame Queen!Then The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast December 16, 1956, 68 years ago, The Big Event.   A fantasy about the world crisis created when the Law of Averages is repealed for twenty-four hours. Next, The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast December 16, 1947, 77 years ago, A Salute to Department Stores. Miltie tries to return a pair of snowshoes. Followed by Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 16, 1938, 86 years ago, In The Kingdom of Alice.  Passing through The Wall of Doors, Jonathan Thomas and his friends discover that Gus (the Koala bear) has been captured.Finally Claudia, originally broadcast December 16, 1948, 76 years ago, David Interrupted.  Claudia has managed to be quiet for five whole minutes. Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamFind the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.htmlAnd more about the Survive-all Fallout Sheltershttps://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html

When Matt falls onto the train tracks, Laci hops down to rescue him, but they both get hit by a train, and now they're podcasting from the afterlife. The first movie up in this Afterworld Era is While You Were Sleeping (1995), the Sandra Bullock imposter/coma/Christmas rom-com classic.   How great is it seeing star-making, lightning-in-a-bottle performances like Bullock's performance here? How great is this Chicago-at-Christmastime establishing shot footage, complete with extras falling down? How great is it to know that if Laci or Matt realized the other had been lying about their identity for 15 years, they would get over it pretty quickly.   ALSO: We're launching a Patreon in January! Subscribe for $5/month to Load Bearing Beams: Collector's Edition for two bonus episodes per month!   Bonus video: While You Were Sleeping inspired two bonus videos! Favorite mistaken identity movies: Watch on Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok. Favorite Chicago movies: Watch on Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok. Next week: The Santa Clause (1994) with special guest Movie Talk With Brock   Time stamps: 00:08:24 — Our personal histories with While You Were Sleeping 00:12:28 — History segment: Director Jon Turtletaub, star Sandra Bullock, and the making of While You Were Sleeping  00:20:49 — In-depth movie discussion 01:14:05 — Special announcement: We're launching a Patreon in January! 01:19:30 — Final thoughts and star ratings   Sources: “‘While You Were Sleeping' turns 25: An oral history of the Sandra Bullock rom-com favorite” by Ashley Spencer | The Washington Post (2020) - https://wapo.st/49wbFyY    Artwork by Laci Roth.   Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC).   Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: “Winston-Salem” - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM “Snake Drama” - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg “24 Hours Is Like Three Weeks!” - https://youtu.be/xhmAga_DGv0 “The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet” - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ   Follow the show! Twitter: @LoadBearingPod | @MattStokes9 | @LRothConcepts Instagram: @loadbearingbeams TikTok: @load.bearing.beams | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9 Bluesky: @loadbearingbeams.bsky.social  

There are so many ways to perceive the world around you. Averages in economy can be pretty deceptive. But if you look at averages in a different way, you can see yourself as above the average! So if you don't like the way the world looks, try changing how you perceive it.A Happy Presentation by chilledmusicLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/8242-a-happy-presentation-License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

The economy talks about averages, but you shouldn't worry about it. Averages can be deceptive. Focus on your dreams and goals. The averages in the economy are just going to distract you. Your picture should be what matters, not the big picture.A Promising Future by MusicLFilesLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/9150-a-promising-futureLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Matt's brother Elliott returns to the show to help Matt and Laci cover Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. It's 104 minutes of trying to figure out if Kevin McAllister (Macaulay Culkin) is cinema's greatest sociopath. This movie is a beloved classic to many thirtysomething adults in America, but it is a mess. Shouldn't the whole movie have taken place at the hotel? Also, adult Kevin McAllister is definitely a masculinity influencer, isn't he?   Check out Elliott's gallery The Front in New Orleans, Louisiana, with gallery hours on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 - 5 p.m. Learn more at https://nolafront.org/. Follow Elliott on Instagram @elliott_ross_stokes.    Bonus video: We talk about our favorite New York movies. Watch it on our Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.   Next week: While You Were Sleeping (1995)   Time stamps: 00:04:29 — Our personal histories with Home Alone 2 00:14:18 — History segment: The development, production, and reception of Home Alone and the quick turnaround for the sequel by director Chris Columbus, writer/producer John Hughes, and star Macaulay Culkin 00:33:27 — In-depth movie discussion 01:38:05 — Final thoughts and star ratings   Source: “Holy Cow, Home Alone Is 25!” by James Hughes | Chicago Magazine (2015) - https://bit.ly/4hxxjGK    Artwork by Laci Roth.   Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC).   Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: “Winston-Salem” - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM “Snake Drama” - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg “The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet” - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ   Follow the show! Twitter: @LoadBearingPod | @MattStokes9 | @LRothConcepts Instagram: @loadbearingbeams TikTok: @load.bearing.beams | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9 Bluesky: @loadbearingbeams.bsky.social

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Smash Trivia John of Smash Trivia Presents: The Gamma Analysis podcast (listen to it on Spotify; follow him on TikTok @smashtrivia) joins us to go over Spider-Man (2002). Director Sam Raimi brought his signature vision and energy to the project and kinda shifted the movie industry into a completely different direction for the next two decades. But how does it hold up as a movie?   Bonus video: We talk about our favorite villains from superhero movies. Watch it on our Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.   Next week: We're taking a week off for Thanksgiving. We'll be back on December 6, 2024 with an episode about Home Alone 2 (1992) featuring special guest Elliott Stokes, returning to the show for the first time since 2018!    Time stamps: 00:02:44 — Our personal histories with Spider-Man (the character) and Spider-Man (the movie)  00:15:04 — History segment: The origins of Spider-Man with Steve Ditko and Stan Lee; development of Spider-Man projects at Sony Pictures over the years; and brief career overview of director Sam Raimi 00:30:27 — In-depth movie discussion 01:47:00 — Final thoughts and star ratings   Source: The Big Picture: The Fight For the Future of Movies by Ben Fritz (2018) - https://amzn.to/4fzqnHy    Artwork by Laci Roth.   Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC).   Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: “Winston-Salem” - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM “Snake Drama” - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg “The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet” - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ   Follow the show! Twitter: @LoadBearingPod | @MattStokes9 | @LRothConcepts Instagram: @loadbearingbeams TikTok: @load.bearing.beams | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9

20 years in real estate, Broker/owner of a RE/MAX office from 2010-2015 In Sioux City IA, started over in Omaha NE in Oct 2015 not knowing anyone in Omaha. Averages 50 deals a year now over 12 million in Volume per year, No assistant (crazy I know), in top 5% nationally in Berkshire Hathaway Home Services. 90% of my deals are as buyers agent [PARTNER WITH US] Get instant 1-on-1 access to over 26 of the top agents in the country to help scale your business.

20 years in real estate, Broker/owner of a RE/MAX office from 2010-2015 In Sioux City IA, started over in Omaha NE in Oct 2015 not knowing anyone in Omaha. Averages 50 deals a year now over 12 million in Volume per year, No assistant (crazy I know), in top 5% nationally in Berkshire Hathaway Home Services. 90% of my deals are as buyers agent [PARTNER WITH US] Get instant 1-on-1 access to over 26 of the top agents in the country to help scale your business.

20 years in real estate, Broker/owner of a RE/MAX office from 2010-2015 In Sioux City IA, started over in Omaha NE in Oct 2015 not knowing anyone in Omaha. Averages 50 deals a year now over 12 million in Volume per year, No assistant (crazy I know), in top 5% nationally in Berkshire Hathaway Home Services. 90% of my deals are as buyers agent [PARTNER WITH US] Get instant 1-on-1 access to over 26 of the top agents in the country to help scale your business.