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The Andy Richter Call-In Show was off for the holidays last week, so today we are looking back at our episode with the hilarious Thomas Lennon (Reno 911, Santa Clarita Diet) talking BAD ROOMMATES! In this episode of Andy's weekly SiriusXM radio show, we hear stories from callers about stolen cars, cooking lead in the kitchen, communal bathroom faux pas, contraband hoarders, and much more. Want to call in? Fill out our Google Form at BIT.LY/CALLANDYRICHTER or dial 855-266-2604.This episode previously aired on SiriusXM's Conan O'Brien Radio (ch. 104). If you'd like to hear these episodes in advance, new episodes premiere exclusively for SiriusXM subscribers on Conan O'Brien Radio and the SiriusXM app every Wednesday at 4pm ET/1pm PT. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How do you tell your parents you've been married for several years? Is bell-ringing a sport? What should you wear on a TV quiz show? How rich/soggy is Mr Darcy? And what species is a Womble? AMT413 questioneers want to know all these things and more. For more information about this episode, visit answermethispodcast.com/episode413, and let us know your weird snack preferences too.  Got questions for us to answer, or feedback about an episode? Send them in writing or as a voice note to answermethispodcast@googlemail.com, or you can call 0208 123 5877 like the old days. AMT414 will be in your podfeed 29 January 2026, and paying patrons also get a fresh edition of our video livestream question-answering session Petty Problems on 16 January. So become a patron at patreon.com/answermethis and you not only get to watch all the Petty Problemses, you also receive an ad-free version of the episode, plus bonus material each month, and if you sign up at one of the higher tiers, you get access to an RSS feed with ALL the AMT stuff EVER, including our entire back catalogue, our six themed albums, the retro AMTs, and every Bit of Crapp from the AMT App. Cor! AND you're helping with the continuing existence of AMT through 2026. Also, if you want to check out our other podcasts that we mention at the end of this episode: Olly's daily history show Today in History with the Retrospectors is here, and you'll find Helen's Pride and Prejudice re-caps in the archive of Veronica Mars Investigations. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace, the all in one platform for creating and running your online empire. Go to squarespace.com/answer, have a play around during the two-week free trial, and when you're ready to launch, get a 10% discount on your first purchase of a website or domain with the code ANSWER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and comedian Frankie Quiñones have a funny and emotional conversation about recovery, therapy, and Pendleton shirts. The star of the Hulu sitcom “This Fool” joins Andy Richter to discuss his new comedy special, his journey with addiction and the incredible breakthroughs he's made, his characters Creeper and Juanita Carmelita, the scary wake-up call that saved his life, and much more. Do you want to talk to Andy live on SiriusXM's Conan O'Brien Radio? Tell us your favorite dinner party story (about anything!) or ask a question - leave a voicemail at 855-266-2604 or fill out our Google Form at BIT.LY/CALLANDYRICHTER. Listen to "The Andy Richter Call-In Show" every Wednesday at 1pm Pacific on SiriusXM's Conan O'Brien Channel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy New Year from Team Simon! We're so excited to bring you more new episodes of A Bit of Optimism when we return on January 27, 2026. With your support, we'll make 2026 an incredible year together. In the meantime, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes from last year.We kicked off 2025 with a guest most podcast enthusiasts probably have heard of—Mel Robbins. This insightful conversation answers an important question: how do we push through the days where life can feel overwhelming? Especially when we're too drained to even get out of bed.For Mel Robbins, facing this very question turned her life around. Struggling with $800,000 in debt and at rock bottom, she became obsessed with finding practical ways to regain control. Fast forward to today, and Mel is a bestselling author and podcast host who has helped millions transform their lives. In her latest book, The Let Them Theory, she reveals how shedding the weight of others' expectations can help us live more authentically.Simon sat down with Mel to dive into how we can take action when we're emotionally spent, why our need for control ties us to other people's opinions, and how giving others the freedom to be themselves allows us to align with our true values.This… is A Bit of Optimism.---------------------------For more on Mel and her work, check out: https://www.melrobbins.com/podcastand her book: https://www.melrobbins.com/letthemtheory

GET THE REASON WHY in TODAY'S AFTERWORDS PODCAST! SUPER EXCLUSIVE BTS! Today On The Show, THE FIRST SECOND DATE OF 2026 and it's a DOOZY. It's a ROUGH ECONOMY. Bit first, DRUNK DIAL LOUNGE! Then, Is Payton even going to be able to get married this year or is she pushing the date back? When were YOU unprepared. Then, it's REMEMBER THE TIME, ZAYN GIVEAWAY, and MINUTE TO WIN IT. Will today FINALLY be the winner? All of this and MUCH MUCH more today on Johnjay & Rich!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are kicking off 2026 with a giant episode! Joining me are friends of the show Chris Coplien from the Retro Hangover Podcast and Mick Arcade from Nerd's Cant to help me rank game console controllers. The inspiration for this episode came from Bitmap Books, who was kind enough to send all of us a review copy of their recently released book Trigger Happy. Trigger Happy is a visual compendium of game controllers so we figured what better way to celebrate videogame controllers than to do a big ranking episode. We ranked 19 controllers from the NES up to the PS4/XB One/Switch. If the episode already wasn't about 3 hours long we may have considered ranking more. Anyway. Which controller is the highest ranked? Who has the hottest controller take? Listen to the episode and then share your thoughts on our rankings or share your own with us on our socials! Check out Trigger Happy from Bitmap Books! https://www.bitmapbooks.com/products/trigger-happy-a-visual-celebration-of-video-game-controllers Follow Mick on social media! Instagram Follow Chris and Retro Hangover! https://linktr.ee/retrohangover Shout-out Song: Seaside Artist: Hyper Potions Original Composer: N/A Album: N/A https://chompochompo.bandcamp.com/track/seaside End Song: Snowball Fight Artist: Hyper Potions Original Composer: N/A Album: N/A https://hyperpotions.bandcamp.com/track/snowball-fight Get Still Loading Podcast merch! https://www.teepublic.com/user/still-loading-podcast Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod

 It's Guest Host Takeover time!! 4 mystery hosts spotlight on 2 incredible and very different recent beat-em-up soundtracks: TMNT- Shredder's Revenge & Absolum! Enjoy!

Another episode of Classic Gaming Brothers! Happy New Year! We are breaking down 20 games that we are excited for in 2026.  -- We have officially launched a Patreon! Check it out: https://patreon.com/ClassicGamingBrothers -- Send us feedback on episodes at ClassicGamingBrothers@gmail.com (and have a chance at winning a free game!), comment on our Facebook or shoot us a DM. -- Make sure to like our pages and subscribe to our podcast on your favorite streaming service we are on most of them. -- Check us out on Twitch at https://Twitch.tv/classicgamingbrothers and YouTube @Classicgamingbrothers. -- We have a website, it is at https://www.classicgamingbrothers.com    -- Intro/Outro song is "The Little Broth" by Rolemusic from the album "The Black Dot". The BWP song when used is "The Black" also by Rolemusic -- Auld Lang Syne 8-Bit by Bulby on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlhXiXs_A_Y

The newcomer teacher's role may be changing as Multilingual Learner numbers change.  In this episode of the Boosting Achievement ESL Podcast, Dr. Carol Salva shares about how an ELD professional can support content teachers who may be new to serving Multilinguals. You'll also get free resources to go with the recommendations. Links are at BIT.LY/BAPODCASTThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Comedian and actress Lisa Gilroy (Jury Duty, Comedy Bang Bang) joins The Andy Richter Call-In Show  to talk TRAVEL NIGHTMARES! In this episode of Andy's weekly SiriusXM radio show, we hear stories from callers about border disputes, scary plane turbulence, break-ups on the road, and much more. This episode originally aired in August 2024.Want to be a part of the Andy Richter Call-In Show? Tell us your favorite dinner party story or ask Andy a question! Fill out our Google Form at BIT.LY/CALLANDYRICHTER or dial 855-266-2604.This episode previously aired on SiriusXM's Conan O'Brien Radio (ch. 104). If you'd like to hear these episodes in advance, new episodes premiere exclusively for SiriusXM subscribers on Conan O'Brien Radio and the SiriusXM app every Wednesday at 4pm ET/1pm PT. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're starting the New Year with our good friend the talented and stunningly transparent Hillary Kane! I met Hillary through Billy Merritt (player with the original Upright Citizens Brigade) who created the BIT Comedy Network, https://bitcomedynetwork.com. Billy praised her leadership role at BIT, "Hillary is amazing, she's the COO, chief organizing officer. We would not have BIT without her." Hillary produces and edits these wonderful shows and does a fabulous job! She is currently living in San Antonio and we chatted about our favorite Westerns, and our love of the Alamo! She grew up in California and studied theatre and psychology but ended up as an attorney. She began classes at UCB and discovered that she could play improv 7 days a week! She studied with the legendary Ian Roberts who taught the flash memory skill which she still uses today. She is also the host of the podcast, "Shut Up, Gail" and has a really unique way of interviewing her guests. Hillary is a dynamic and generous spirit and I think you'll love her as much as I do!

Today's topic is: How to have fun playing in a RPG session. It's a subject that a lot of us either take for granted, or don't even think about at all. But it's an important conversation to be had nonetheless. This talk focuses on how to realize when you are or are not having fun, how to talk about it with the group, and how to not let your own fun impact that of the others at your table. Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebook, and we'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. And let us know your thoughts by leaving a review on iTunes or any other podcast aggregate sites. For even more info and options, check out our main website or our low-bandwidth alternative feed site. Links of Note: Rifts RPG 1st Edition, Digital Rifts RPG Ultimate Edition, Digital Rifts Ultimate Edition, Hardcover A Cloak of Blades, by Isaac Sher Credits: Hosts: NPC, Just Jacob, and Matt Buckley Music: Opening is "8-Bit bass & lead" by Furbyguy, Closing is "Caravana" by Phillip Gross Episode Length (We support chapters!): 35:05 Glitter Boys, Rifts, the Megaverse, and all other such topics are the property of Kevin Siembieda and Palladium Books. Please buy all their stuff and help keep them in print and making more games! You can order directly at palladiumbooks.com, and their entire catalog is available digitally at Drive-Thru RPG as well. We release all of our public episodes simultaneously on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuc8KbdMqx8ajWfm2OUTs7A Audio RSS: https://breakfastpuppies.com/feed/glitterbois Want to help us pay for hosting? We have a few options: Drop us a one-time donation or a recurring membership at our Ko-Fi page Follow this link to our Pinecast Tip Jar We've got a merch store if you're looking for some sweet Glitterbois swag. Check out our affiliate store and buy some of the various products we endorse. Support The Glitterbois by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-glitterbois Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/the-glitterbois/03dc0c0c-ca15-427c-9b3a-6448d87d5207 This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-66e5ee for 40% off for 4 months, and support The Glitterbois.

Happy New Year! I'm thrilled to kick off 2026 with our first podcast episode this year! Whether you're recovering from last night's celebrations or enjoying a refreshing walk, this insightful discussion is the perfect way to start the year. Dale is joined by Kirsty Matthews, the CEO of DFN Project Search, to discuss 'From classroom to career: The power of supported internships'. Kirsty sheds light on the challenges faced by young people with learning disabilities in the job market. She shares a shocking statistic: less than 5% of individuals with a learning disability known to their local authority in England secure paid employment, compared to 80% of their peers. DFN Project SEARCH aims to change that, with an ambitious goal of supporting over 10,000 young adults into meaningful paid employment by 2030. Kirsty discusses: The importance of creating structured pathways to employment. How supported internships build confidence and skills in a supportive environment. The incredible impact of seeing neurodiverse individuals thrive in the workplace. "It raises everybody's expectation about what is possible. Bit by bit, we can begin to change the whole face of how we work and take those barriers that we were talking about out." Kirsty Matthews Listen to discover how enhanced career opportunities can empower young adults with learning disabilities and those on the autism spectrum to lead positive, independent, and fulfilling lives. View all podcasts available or visit our SENDcast sessions shop!   About Kirsty Matthews Kirsty was appointed as CEO of DFN Project SEARCH in September 2024.   DFN Project SEARCH is a national charity serving young adults who have a learning disability or are autistic, or both, to make a positive transition from education into permanent full-time employment.  Her previous roles include:   CEO of hft (2020 – 2023)  Managing Director of Virgin Care (2017 – 2020)  Non-Executive Director of Salisbury Hospital NHS Foundations (2016 – 2017)  CEO of the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases (2008 – 2015)  Director of Business Development at Nutricia UK (1996 – 2007)    Contact Kirsty https://www.dfnprojectsearch.org/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067093805818 https://www.instagram.com/dfnprojectsearch https://x.com/dfnsearch   Useful Links DFN Project SEARCH 2024 Annual Report CYP Now - Breaking barriers to employment How young people can boost chances with ways out of AI-fuelled job dilemmas | The Sun   B Squared Website – www.bsquared.co.uk  Meeting with Dale to find out about B Squared - https://calendly.com/b-squared-team/overview-of-b-squared-sendcast  Email Dale – dale@bsquared.co.uk  Subscribe to the SENDcast - https://www.thesendcast.com/subscribe   The SENDcast is powered by B Squared We have been involved with Special Educational Needs for over 25 years, helping show the small steps of progress pupils with SEND make. B Squared has worked with thousands of schools, we understand the challenges professionals working in SEND face. We wanted a way to support these hardworking professionals - which is why we launched The SENDcast! Click the button below to find out more about how B Squared can help improve assessment for pupils with SEND in your school.

“Late Night with Conan O'Brien” head writer and showrunner of “Andy Barker, P.I.,” Jonathan Groff joins Andy Richter to discuss their many collaborations, Andy's home-runs at Yankee Stadium, their first interaction (before Jonathan even worked on “Late Night!”), what being a good head writer means, how he became one of Disney's go-to sitcom consultants, and much more. Do you want to talk to Andy live on SiriusXM's Conan O'Brien Radio? Tell us your favorite dinner party story (about anything!) or ask a question - leave a voicemail at 855-266-2604 or fill out our Google Form at BIT.LY/CALLANDYRICHTER. Listen to "The Andy Richter Call-In Show" every Wednesday at 1pm Pacific on SiriusXM's Conan O'Brien Channel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Team Simon is revisiting some of the episodes you helped make our favorites of the year until A Bit of Optimism returns on January 27, 2026, with brand-new episodes.We're rewinding back to August, when talented polymath Elle Cordova joined the show and unpacked how we're all wired to chase the next spark. We scroll, swipe, refresh, and repeat—but some of our brightest ideas sneak in when we stop chasing, let boredom settle in, and give our minds room to wander.Elle knows the power of that pause. When the pandemic hit pause on her life as a touring musician, she stumbled into new creative territory—making offbeat comedy videos about delightfully nerdy topics like particle physics, grammar, and fonts. Those sketches went viral, and suddenly she was thriving as a social media creator with a devoted following.In this episode, Simon and Elle talk about finding what truly lights you up, pushing through writer's block, working with anxiety—and yes, Star Wars makes an appearance (because of course it does). Plus, Elle treats us to a live, in-studio performance of her song “Roswell.”This… is A Bit of Optimism.---------------------------For more on Elle, check out: https://www.ellecordova.com/

Durante treinta años, un asesino en serie aterrorizó a Wichita, Kansas. Se apodó a sí mismo "BTK" (Bind, Torture, Kill: Atar, Torturar, Matar). Envió cartas burlonas a la policía y los medios, deleitándose con el pánico que causaba. Y luego, desapareció. Durante décadas, los perfiladores buscaron a un monstruo. Pero el monstruo era un hombre de familia, un líder en su iglesia, un pilar de la comunidad. En este episodio de Bitácora del Crimen, analizamos el caso de Dennis Rader. No nos enfocamos en el fracaso de la perfilación, sino en el triunfo de la ciencia. ¿Cómo fue que la arrogancia del propio asesino, combinada con la paciencia de la criminalística (el ADN y los metadatos de un solo disquete), finalmente cerró un caso que había estado congelado por décadas?

We have come to the end of 2025 and it is time to look back on all the good and bad of the year. And let's be honest, at least here in the US, it was a lot of bad. But the podcast was still a lot of fun so all of that was good! Joining me to look at it all is my brother from the Great White Nort, TJ Hodder of the Hodder Show and Tapes of Trepidation. We list our most popular episodes, talk about our favorite experiences, share which countries listened to our shows the most and much more! Follow TJ on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/tjhodder/ https://www.instagram.com/tapesoftrepidationpodcast/ Shout-out Song: Moon Garage Artist: halc Original Composer: Asuka Sakai Album: Ridge Racer Arrange https://gamechops.com/ridge-racer-arrange/ End Song: Road Trip Artist: Joshua Morse Original Composer: Asuka Sakai Album: Ridge Racer Arrange https://gamechops.com/ridge-racer-arrange/ Get Still Loading Podcast merch! https://www.teepublic.com/user/still-loading-podcast Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod

Kam ir kodėl paminklus statėme 2025-ais metais? Pasak Vilniaus universiteto Tarptautinių santykių ir politikos mokslų instituto dėstytojos Viktorijos Rimaitės Beržiūnienės, Kaunas toliau vykdė autonomišką miesto įpaminklinimo politiką. Mažieji miestai rodė paminklais paženklintą savo galią sostinei. Neapsieidami be politinių įtakų, Šiauliai atsisakė kelis dešimtmečius brandintos „Tautos laisvės“ obelisko idėjos. O Zarasai ėmė ir paprovokavo, pakviesdami pasižiūrėti į kitokią monumentalistiką.Lituanistinio švietimo mokytojo premija šiemet skirta Jungtinės Karalystės lituanistinės etnokultūros ir dramos mokyklos „Bitė“ steigėjai ir direktorei, šios šalies lietuvių bendruomenės Švietimo tarybos pirmininkei Virginijai Stukaitei, kuri Jungtinėje Karalystėje gyvena jau septyniolika metų. Iš Lietuvos išvykusi nemokėdama anglų kalbos Virginija Stukaitė šiandien jau yra įkūrusi tris padalinius Londone ir kitose Jungtinės Karalystės vietose, kur mokosi apie šimtas trisdešimt vaikų.Lietuvos kino teatruose rodomas režisieriaus Manto Verbiejaus filmas „Smėlis tavo plaukuose“,pasakojantis apie brandaus amžiaus žmones, apie jų norą ir teisę gyventi pilnavertį gyvenimą ir neatsisakyti savo svajonių, apie tai, kaip skirtingos kartos supranta vieną kitą. Filmo siužetas prasideda, kai buvusi balerina Malvina ryžtasi nutraukti vienatvę išsiskirdama su ilgamečiu vyru ir dukters Majos tėvu Vincentu. Jos laukia naujai atrasta meilė – vienmetis ir bendramintis Kipras.

After last week's 16-point haul, Haaland captains have eat some humble pie as the big Norwegian blanks for his owners. Also well-captained Hugo Ekitike outperforms him with a single assist against Wolves, but it's Wirtz in midfield that steals the show and the FPL points this week. Villa's excellent run continues with a win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, so we look ahead to Tuesday's clash with Arsenal in anticipation of a mouth-watering tie. elsewhere this week, DCL just keeps on scoring, West Ham lose again (miserably) at home to Fulham and Manchester beats Newcastle in the clash of the Uniteds. A massive THANK YOU for all your support watching, liking and sharing our videos! __________________________  

Era la Nochebuena de 1945. Mientras el mundo celebraba la paz, la casa de la familia Sodder ardía en llamas. George y Jennie lograron escapar con 4 de sus hijos, pero 5 se quedaron atrapados en el segundo piso... o al menos eso dice la versión oficial.Hoy, a 80 años exactos de la tragedia, abrimos el expediente en Bitácora del Crimen: Radio para analizar las piezas que nunca encajaron en este rompecabezas.¿Puede un incendio doméstico de 45 minutos pulverizar huesos humanos hasta hacerlos desaparecer? La ciencia forense dice que NO.

Comedian Kyle Mooney joins The Andy Richter Call-In Show this week to hear your GIFTS & GIVING STORIES!  Want to be a part of the Andy Richter Call-In Show? Tell us your favorite dinner party story or ask Andy a question! Fill out our Google Form at BIT.LY/CALLANDYRICHTER or dial 855-266-2604. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey there, creature catchers! Need a quick treat to keep you entertained between episodes? Welcome to PODSNACK!, your bite-sized adventure that's full of fun!In this special WORLD Edition series, we are setting off on a massive adventure across the entire world! We will meet the strangest, goofiest, and occasionally scary magical monsters, learn about world cultures, try out some of their language, and pick up interesting vocab along the way.

Hey Friend Today I want to talk about a kind of wealth most of us never grew up hearing about. Not financial wealth… Not the kind you measure with a bank account… But the kind you feel in your soul. The kind of wealth that shows up as peace, space, rest, and the ability to breathe. What if true wealth isn't about money at all… but about margin? Margin in your schedule, your mind, your home, and your spirit. And what if the life you're longing for isn't waiting on a raise, or a better job, or a perfect season… but simply on creating room for joy again? Let's talk about that today. Most moms today aren't struggling with financial poverty, though some absolutely are. But almost every mom I talk to is struggling with overwhelm poverty.  Everyone is stressed out. No time. No energy. No quiet. No space to think. No space to breathe. And when there's no margin, even the simple parts of life feel heavy. Dinner feels like a mountain. Laundry feels impossible. Relationships feel squeezed. God feels distant, not because He moved, but because the noise drowned Him out. This is the poverty the world doesn't talk about. And this is the poverty Jesus came to lift us out of. When you look at Jesus' life, He never rushed & He didn't keep a tight schedule. He walked everywhere. He paused for people. He rested. He withdrew to quiet places. He said no to crowds so He could say yes to the Father. He lived with margin. If the Savior of the world wasn't in a hurry, maybe the pressure we feel to fill every minute isn't coming from God. Maybe it's coming from expectations we were never meant to carry. Margin is something you create, not something you find. And the beautiful thing?  You can build it right where you are, starting small. Margin looks like: • one simple system that gives you your evenings back • meals prepped in two hours once a week so dinner is never an emergency • choosing fewer commitments so you can be fully present • building rhythms instead of living in reaction mode Every bit of margin you create is like depositing peace into a bank account. Bit by bit, your life starts feeling lighter, calmer, more intentional. That's wealth. When your home gets simpler, your heart gets quieter. And in the quiet, you can hear God again. When dinner is already made, you're not cooking in survival mode, you have space for conversation, connection, prayer, laughter. This is where the real riches start showing up: peace in your home, joy in your relationships, clarity in your calling, and a deeper awareness of God's presence in the middle of everyday life. That is abundance. And no paycheck can buy it. I want to give you one small, doable step to start practicing margin: Pick one area of your week where you're always stressed… and create a simple system for it. Just one. If meals are the stress?  Try cooking once and eating all week. If mornings are chaotic?  Create a 10-minute evening reset to prepare for tomorrow. If your calendar feels loud?  Choose one thing to say no to this month. Small changes multiply and every bit of margin you create shifts your life toward peace. Friend, you deserve to live a life you actually enjoy. A Jesus-centered, peaceful, simple life isn't a luxury, it's part of the abundant life He promised. And it starts with margin. Not perfection. Not performance. Just space. Space to breathe. Space to hear God. Space to live.   Here is the link to the FREE NO spend challenge!  See you inside! https://stan.store/ClaimingSimplicity   ~Monica  

Episode Notes Happy Life Day everybody! Bit of a late upload for one of these, but we hope it finds you well. We were so busy this year that we kinda recorded this at the last minute, but we assure you that this podcast is fully operational.

Billy and the BIT CREW players wish you the very merriest of Christmases, the happiest of Chanukahs, and a fantabulous and super-fun Holiday Season/New Year. As an homage to "holiday dinners." Billy insisted that we recreate that frenetic and sometimes awkward ritual with a special improv form called "Dinner Party." We even made a theme song. We hope you enjoy this special Christmas edition of Podcast Town. We are releasing a super, secret, double-dog-dared, New Year's bonus edition of DINNER PARTY at the stroke of Midnight on New Year's Eve. Listen to the full version of the Dinner Party Theme song! DIRECTOR/CREATOR: Billy Merritt Producer/Editor: Hill Kane CAST: Narrator/Director: Billy Merritt Hosts Ruby + Violet: Amber Bellsdale + Hill Kane Guests Brady + Greg: Konrad Andrew + Brent Kohler Semi-Dysfunctional Fam: Dad-Don Slovin; Mom-Terry Armstrong; and Football Bobby-Jim Tripp "Podcast Town" Improv is part of The BIT Comedy Network. MUSIC: "Memfish" performed by Little Kahunas | Produced by Peter Miller © Production Assistance from Luke Bovard (thank you) - ya gotta have a plan B! Audio Production, Graphics/Art, Show Notes by Hill Kane of Raising Kane Media + Marketing. Hosting Platform: Libsyn.com "The BIT" and "The BIT Comedy Network" are Trademarks owned by Billy Merritt. © 2024-2025 Billy Merritt - All Rights Reserved Inquiries + Notices + Requests: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com

Billy and the BIT CREW players wish you the very merriest of Christmases, the happiest of Chanukahs, and a fantabulous and super-fun Holiday Season/New Year. As an homage to "holiday dinners."  Billy insisted that we recreate that frenetic and sometimes awkward ritual with a special improv form called  "Dinner Party." We even made a theme song. We hope you enjoy this special Christmas edition of Podcast Town. We are releasing a super, secret, double-dog-dared, New Year's bonus edition of DINNER PARTY at the stroke of Midnight on New Year's Eve. Listen to the full version of the Dinner Party Theme song! DIRECTOR/CREATOR:  Billy Merritt Producer/Editor: Hill Kane CAST:  Narrator/Director: Billy Merritt Hosts Ruby + Violet: Amber Bellsdale + Hill Kane Guests Brady + Greg: Konrad Andrew + Brent Kohler Semi-Dysfunctional Fam: Dad-Don Slovin; Mom-Terry Armstrong; and Football Bobby-Jim Tripp "Podcast Town" Improv is part of The BIT Comedy Network. MUSIC: "Memfish" performed by Little Kahunas | Produced by Peter Miller ©  Production Assistance from Luke Bovard (thank you) - ya gotta have a plan B! Audio Production, Graphics/Art, Show Notes by Hill Kane of Raising Kane Media + Marketing. Hosting Platform: Libsyn.com "The BIT" and "The BIT Comedy Network" are Trademarks owned by Billy Merritt. © 2024-2025 Billy Merritt - All Rights Reserved Inquiries + Notices + Requests: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com

Durante años, la Ciudad de México vivió aterrada por un asesino metódico. Un depredador que se ganaba la confianza de mujeres de la tercera edad, se hacía pasar por trabajador social, entraba a sus casas y las estrangulaba. La policía tenía un perfil: buscaban a un hombre. Pero estaban equivocados.En este episodio de Bitácora del Crimen, abrimos el expediente del caso de Juana Barraza, "La Mataviejitas". No solo contamos sus crímenes; analizamos el monumental fracaso de la perfilación criminal que permitió que siguiera matando.¿Cómo fue que el sesgo de género (la creencia de que una mujer era incapaz de esta brutalidad) cegó a los investigadores? Analizamos la psicología, el trauma y el complejo modus operandi de Barraza, y cómo su captura obligó a reescribir las reglas de la criminología en México.---

Actor and Academy Award–winning writer Nat Faxon joins Andy Richter to discuss their respective Christmas tree policies, how a rejection from a puppetry school in Bali led Nat to the Groundlings, writing with a partner, the new season of “Loot” with Maya Rudolph, and much more.Do you want to talk to Andy live on SiriusXM's Conan O'Brien Radio? Tell us your favorite dinner party story (about anything!) or ask a question - leave a voicemail at 855-266-2604 or fill out our Google Form at BIT.LY/CALLANDYRICHTER. Listen to "The Andy Richter Call-In Show" every Wednesday at 1pm Pacific on SiriusXM's Conan O'Brien Channel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Team Simon here! As the year comes to a close, A Bit of Optimism is pressing pause for a short winter break. The show will return on January 27, 2026 and we can't wait to be back with you.But before we go, we want to say thank you. Truly.This show exists because of you—the listeners who show up every week, share episodes and clips, leave thoughtful comments, start conversations, and carry these ideas into your own lives and workplaces. Your support, curiosity, and generosity are what give this podcast its momentum. It wouldn't be what it is without this community.While we're away, we'll be revisiting some of our favorite episodes from the past year—conversations you helped turn into something special. We also invite you to explore the archive and revisit the episodes you loved most, the ones you shared, commented on, and helped make a success.We're taking all of that energy with us into the break as we prepare for the year ahead. More meaningful conversations, more inspiring guests, and more moments we hope will leave you feeling just a little more optimistic.Thank you for being part of this journey. Happy holidays, and we'll see you in the new year!

Team Simon here! Thank you for being part of such an incredible year—and for helping us grow the podcast through your support, sharing it with others, and showing up week after week. We love seeing your comments and hearing what resonates with you.A Bit of Optimism returns on January 27, 2026, with brand-new episodes we think you're really going to enjoy. Until then, we're revisiting a few of our favorite moments from the past year.We're kicking things off with one of our most popular episodes—the conversation we filmed in London with Mo Gawdat. As a “Happiness Expert,” Mo teaches us that happiness is a choice, even if it's not always an easy choice to make.Mo had to face an impossible choice. Before he was a bestselling author and podcast host, Mo worked a lucrative career as Chief Business Officer at Google X. He reached the heights of business influence and amassed a fortune by 29. And yet, he was miserable. It was only after the tragic death of his 21-year-old son Ali that Mo was forced to confront the truth.Mo now dedicates his life, work, and research to figuring out how human beings can be happier, and he's on a mission to make 1 billion people happy. He shares what he's learned – that happiness is both a choice and our default setting, how to trick our brains out of survival mode, and why the happiest emotions we feel are rooted in the present, not the past or future.This… is A Bit of Optimism.---------------------------To learn more about Mo and his work, check out: https://www.mogawdat.com/ 

Too much adrenaline, junk shop glam, drugs in high school, giant girls in fifth grade, a fulfilled request from our trivia winner - and so, so much more. Track listing:YUASA-EXIDE - A Hundred BucksHONEYCOMBAK - Sex Change SadieTHE ARBORS - Love is a Groovy GameANNA ST. CLAIR - L'Amour a Travers et a TortFAUST - It's a Bit of a PainTINA HARVEY - I'm Waiting For The ManTHE DICKS - Dicks Hate the PoliceTHE INFANTS - Giant Girl in the Fifth GradeTHE HUNS - Glad He's DeadPLASTIC IDOLS - I.U.D.BOY PROBLEMS - Participation AK-47 - The Badge Means You SuckLA DRUGS - High SchoolHALF JAPANESE - Too Much AdrenalineSALAMANDER JIM - Black StarAXEL GRINDERS - Apparatus of LoveBUNNYBRAINS - On The Floor Again

HAVE YOU PLAYED ATARI TODAY!? Well I sure did. This episode was recorded LIVE at Atari Party 2025! I sat down and chatted with a bunch of cool people and asked them about their Atari memories, Atari Christmas memories, what they love about Atari Party and of course I ask them if they had played Atari today. I got to chat with so many cool people so please go give them a follow and check out their stuff below! Ryan Kern -paaperclips(at)gmail.com Pete Fletcher -Bluesky -Mastadon Atari Spot Rob -atarispot(at)gmail.com Kevin Bunch -Bluesky -YouTube -Buy Kevin's book Here! -Website Nathaniel Lockhart -Bluesky -Instagram -Memory Machine Podcast Ferg -Bluesky -Facebook -2600 Game by Game Podcast Shout-out Song: Miranda's Last Dream Artist: Ultrasyd Album: Chipsters EP Remastered https://ultrasyd.bandcamp.com/album/chipsters-ep-remastered End Song (and Interstitial song): :) Artist: UltrasydAlbum: Who Cares https://ultrasyd.bandcamp.com/album/who-cares Get Still Loading Podcast merch! https://www.teepublic.com/user/still-loading-podcast Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod

In this ROCKING episode, Karl & Will celebrate the incredible music of both Hades 1 & 2, by Darren Korb! Featuring a killer playlist hand-picked by the 4 biggest Hades fans in the marcato discord!

FPL GW18 Tips, Transfer Targets & Chip Strategy! After a FIESTY FPL Family Derby game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, we find out whether Lee and Sam are still talking to each other! Did Triple Captain Haaland pay off? And what now for FPL favourite Igor Thiago, after another blank vs Wolves - a move to the in-form Hugo Ekitike already looks popular in the FPL community.... but you'll need cash and transfers!  Elsewhere, Bruno limps off for United to give his owners a headache, City romp past West Ham, Arsenal edge past Everton and Dominic Calvert-Lewin does it AGAIN for Leeds against a tired-looking Palace. A massive THANK YOU for all your support watching, liking and sharing our videos! __________________________  

Comedian Clare O'Kane joins The Andy Richter Call-In Show this week to hear your WINTER STORIES!  Tell us your favorite dinner party story or ask Andy a question! Fill out our Google Form at BIT.LY/CALLANDYRICHTER or dial 855-266-2604. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In response to another post from a fine upstanding member of our Discord community, we're talking about the concept of the "skill tax" in Palladium RPGs. This extends into a greater discussion of Physical Skills, how they work, and how we feel about them in our own games and experiences. This episode was recorded back in November, IIRC, so some of the stuff discussed about the grab bags might be a tad outdated, but the holiday special should still be up and running by the time this launches! Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebook, and we'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. And let us know your thoughts by leaving a review on iTunes or any other podcast aggregate sites. For even more info and options, check out our main website or our low-bandwidth alternative feed site. Links of Note: Rifts RPG 1st Edition, Digital Rifts RPG Ultimate Edition, Digital Rifts Ultimate Edition, Hardcover A Cloak of Blades, by Isaac Sher Credits: Hosts: NPC, Just Jacob, and Matt Buckley Music: Opening is "8-Bit bass & lead" by Furbyguy, Closing is "Caravana" by Phillip Gross Episode Length (We support chapters!): 51:26 Glitter Boys, Rifts, the Megaverse, and all other such topics are the property of Kevin Siembieda and Palladium Books. Please buy all their stuff and help keep them in print and making more games! You can order directly at palladiumbooks.com, and their entire catalog is available digitally at Drive-Thru RPG as well. We release all of our public episodes simultaneously on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuc8KbdMqx8ajWfm2OUTs7A Audio RSS: https://breakfastpuppies.com/feed/glitterbois Want to help us pay for hosting? We have a few options: Drop us a one-time donation or a recurring membership at our Ko-Fi page Follow this link to our Pinecast Tip Jar We've got a merch store if you're looking for some sweet Glitterbois swag. Check out our affiliate store and buy some of the various products we endorse. Support The Glitterbois by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-glitterbois Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/the-glitterbois/29c63c8d-f47a-4225-ac68-bac5a7f26722 This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-66e5ee for 40% off for 4 months, and support The Glitterbois.

Some people just don't get on with certain types of games. Fighters, Beat 'Em Ups, Point and Click, PUZZLE...sometimes it's just not your cup of tea. BUT, on a rare occasion, a game RISES UP from these hated categories and manages to GRAB YOU! Today we will talk about these special, GENRE-BUSTING games. Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT for ARG 324 as we tackle Chaos Reborn and Bookworm Deluxe!

Actress Mary Elizabeth Ellis (It's Always Sunny, A Man on the Inside) joins Andy Richter to discuss growing up in Mississippi, her love story with Charlie Day, working with Ted Danson, grappling with the potential end of “It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia” after twenty years, and much more. Do you want to talk to Andy live on SiriusXM's Conan O'Brien Radio? Tell us your favorite dinner party story (about anything!) or ask a question - leave a voicemail at 855-266-2604 or fill out our Google Form at BIT.LY/CALLANDYRICHTER. Listen to "The Andy Richter Call-In Show" every Wednesday at 1pm Pacific on SiriusXM's Conan O'Brien Channel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Often the biggest transformations we undergo don't arrive as lightning bolts, but as quiet shifts we've been preparing for all along. For John Fox, the transformation from a 25-year career in high finance to becoming a chaplain wasn't sudden at all. It was a slow burn—shaped by loss, reflection, community, and a deep desire to live a more meaningful life.John's successful finance career spanned decades. To the world, he was thriving, but internally he yearned for fulfillment no paycheck could give him. After losing his mother, questioning the purpose of work, and rediscovering his spiritual roots, he began to sense that his life was preparing him for a very different kind of service. That path eventually led him to the Peace Corps, seminary, and finally chaplaincy—where he now spends his days sitting with people in hospitals, jails, shelters, and hospice care.In this conversation, John shares how you can slowly build a new life, why most of us struggle to talk about things we can't fix, and the human need to be seen by others. We also talk about community, discernment, loss, faith, and the power of listening without trying to change anything.His story is a reminder that life's meaning often reveals itself slowly… and that the pivots that change our lives most profoundly are the ones we've been preparing for all along.This is A Bit of Optimism.---------------------------To learn more about the Union Rescue Mission, visit their website at www.urm.orgAnd to check out John's congregation, head to www.newcitychurchla.com

What happens when Mario goes to space? And what happens when he has to dump his emergency pasta rations!? In this mini episode Dexter Morrill and I talk about all of this and Koopa's "meteoric balls". This was probably one of the wildest episodes of the Super Show we have seen yet. It goes so many places. Between bad Crocodile Dundee impressions, bizarre space travel and confusing magnetic physics, this episode has it all. Follow Dexter on social media! Instagram BlueSky Shout-out Song: Steam Gardens Artist: Helynt Original Composer: Naoto Kubo, Shiho Fujii, and Koji Kondo Album: Mario & Chill https://gamechops.com/mario-and-chill/ End Song: New Donk City Artist: Nelward Original Composer: Naoto Kubo, Shiho Fujii, and Koji Kondo Album: N/A https://gamechops.com/nelward-new-donk-city/ Get Still Loading Podcast merch! https://www.teepublic.com/user/still-loading-podcast Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod

Listener response to the first "Set the Scene" episode was so overwhelmingly positive that we decided to get another one in the feed as soon as possible. This time we're taking things back to the roots, with Palladium Fantasy 1st Edition, and a little ol' dungeon called the Tombs of Gersidi. For this session we're joined by both Kevin Siembieda of Palladium Books, and Sean Casey, who plays the Crazy in our ongoing Rifts Actual Play series. This session was a blast, and we hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed recording it. And as an added bonus for our supporters and patrons, the Character Creation session for these characters was also recorded, and will be released very soon on the patron feeds! Also there's still time to get your Xmas Grab Bags from Palladium! Don't miss out on the best annual deal in gaming! Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebook, and we'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. And let us know your thoughts by leaving a review on iTunes or any other podcast aggregate sites. For even more info and options, check out our main website or our low-bandwidth alternative feed site. Links of Note: Palladium Fantasy RPG 1st Edition Commemorative hardcover Palladium Fantasy RPG 1st Edition, Digital A Cloak of Blades, by Isaac Sher Credits: Hosts: NPC, Just Jacob, and Matt Buckley Guests: Kevin Siembieda, Sean Casey Music: Opening is "8-Bit bass & lead" by Furbyguy, Closing is "Caravana" by Phillip Gross Episode Length (We support chapters!): 01:50:48 Glitter Boys, Rifts, the Megaverse, and all other such topics are the property of Kevin Siembieda and Palladium Books. Please buy all their stuff and help keep them in print and making more games! You can order directly at palladiumbooks.com, and their entire catalog is available digitally at Drive-Thru RPG as well. We release all of our public episodes simultaneously on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuc8KbdMqx8ajWfm2OUTs7A Audio RSS: https://breakfastpuppies.com/feed/glitterbois Want to help us pay for hosting? We have a few options: Drop us a one-time donation or a recurring membership at our Ko-Fi page Follow this link to our Pinecast Tip Jar We've got a merch store if you're looking for some sweet Glitterbois swag. Check out our affiliate store and buy some of the various products we endorse. Support The Glitterbois by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-glitterbois Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/the-glitterbois/de9742bc-063a-4635-93ce-36fb4b86afff This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-66e5ee for 40% off for 4 months, and support The Glitterbois.

Comedian Nori Reed joins The Andy Richter Call-In Show this week to hear your WILD-CARD STORIES! Cue the air-horns. Yes, that means these calls can be about ANYTHING!Want to call in? Tell us your favorite dinner party story or ask Andy a question! Fill out our Google Form at BIT.LY/CALLANDYRICHTER or dial 855-266-2604. This episode previously aired on SiriusXM's Conan O'Brien Radio (ch. 104). If you'd like to hear these episodes in advance, new episodes premiere exclusively for SiriusXM subscribers on Conan O'Brien Radio and the SiriusXM app every Wednesday at 4pm ET/1pm PT. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Senate's vote to extend enhanced ACA subsidies was the clearest sign yet that congressional Republicans are fracturing as they head toward the midterms. Four GOP senators — Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Josh Hawley — joined Democrats to back a three-year extension. The measure failed, but the defectors matter. Two are facing reelection in 2026. All four have been pressured by constituents facing premium spikes. And every one of them knows that allowing subsidies to expire is a political nightmare.The problem is that no Republican-sponsored alternatives have enough momentum to pass. Hardliners insist insurers are bluffing about catastrophic premium hikes and argue that federal subsidies can flow to abortion providers in violation of the Hyde Amendment. Leadership is frozen, moderates are restless, and none of the policy paths available appear functional. My read: the subsidies will expire. And the longer Republicans look divided on health care, the messier 2026 becomes.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Trump Loses Indiana — and a Bit of His Grip on the GOPTrump's aggressive mid-cycle redistricting push hit a brick wall in Indiana, where 21 Republican state senators joined Democrats to defeat a map designed to produce two more GOP-friendly House seats. The vote wasn't close. This wasn't quiet dissent. It was a collective “no.” And the reason is obvious: Republican lawmakers are terrified of a “dummymander,” a map that overreaches and accidentally creates more vulnerable districts in a bad year. If 2026 is shaping up to be a Democratic wave — and every special election suggests it might be — legislators don't want to be caught holding the bag.Trump's allies threatened primaries. Outside groups ran ads. J.D. Vance weighed in personally. None of it mattered. If you want a temperature check on Trump's leverage right now, this is it. He still commands loyalty, but not fear. And when Republicans stop fearing the leader of their own party, they start preparing for the next one. That's how lame-duck dynamics begin — long before anyone says the words out loud.A Hard Pivot on VenezuelaThe administration also announced new sanctions on Nicolás Maduro's inner circle, targeting his nephews, his wife, and a network of businessmen and shippers. This came just after the U.S. seized a tanker carrying Venezuelan crude. For now, this is a sanctions campaign — not military escalation — but it fits a familiar Trump-era pattern: push to the brink, stop just short, and ask adversaries whether they still want to keep playing.With Iran, the strategy eventually led to direct strikes. With Venezuela, nobody knows yet. But every foreign-policy story pulling headlines away from domestic issues is a political risk for Trump. His base doesn't want global adventurism. They want America First, not America Everywhere.Chapters00:00 - Intro02:06 - Nuzzi/Lizza10:46 - Update11:01 - Obamacare12:14 - Indiana Redistricting15:53 - Venezuela Sanctions18:35 - Matt Laslo on the WH Press Corps54:10 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Influencers are out in full force, telling us how we can “manifest” anything we want using only the power of our thoughts. Want that dream car, dream boyfriend, or dream house? Act as if you already have it, and the universe will respond. And we know our thoughts can be powerful … so, could this be legit? We go on the hunt for a manifestation method that has the science stamp of approval. We talk to psychologists Prof. Laura King and Prof. Gabriele Oettingen.  Find our transcript here:  https://bit.ly/ScienceVsManifestation Chapters: (00:00) The Promise of Manifesting (04:54) The Best Possible Self Exercise (09:40) Wendy and Rose Give it a Go (12:23) The Fantasy Fiasco (17:19) How To Get Your Dream Life (science approved!) (20:44) Just a Bit of Magic Check out Gabriele's science-backed manifesting method here: https://woopmylife.org/en/science This episode was produced by Rose Rimler, with help from Wendy Zukerman, Ekedi Fausther-Keeys, Michelle Dang, and Meryl Horn. We're edited by Blythe Terrell. Fact checking by Diane Kelly. Mix and sound design by Bobby Lord. Music written by Emma Munger, So Wylie, Peter Leonard, Bumi Hidaka and Bobby Lord. Thanks to all the researchers we reached out to, including Dr. Lucas Dixon. Special thanks also to Mark Johnson.  Science Vs is a Spotify Studios Original. Listen for free on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us and tap the bell for episode notifications Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian, writer, and host of "Game Changer" and "Make Some Noise" (as well as CEO of Dropout!!!) Sam Reich joins Andy Richter to discuss his path to "Game Changer," watching "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" as a kid in Cambridge, Massachusetts, why he chose to make the hardest possible game show to produce, the future of Dropout, and much more. Do you want to talk to Andy live on SiriusXM's Conan O'Brien Radio? Tell us your favorite dinner party story (about anything!) or ask a question - leave a voicemail at 855-266-2604 or fill out our Google Form at BIT.LY/CALLANDYRICHTER. Listen to "The Andy Richter Call-In Show" every Wednesday at 1pm Pacific on SiriusXM's Conan O'Brien Channel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Life can change in an instant. One day you're shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue, and the next you're sitting in your car with everything you own, and everyone you love, wondering what happens now.Joan Howard grew up in Beverly Hills with every advantage until a series of crises left her homeless and living in her car with her mother and three dogs. What helped her rebuild wasn't luck or charity. It was kindness, consistency, and one simple weekly practice of being in service to others.Today, Joan is a long-time volunteer for Food on Foot, the very organization that helped her decades ago. Food on Foot is more than a meal line—it's a community built on dignity, kindness, and practical support for people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles. Their model helps people find work, save money, build confidence, and move forward with independence.In this episode, we talk about what homelessness actually looks like, why service can be transformative, and how organizations like Food on Foot help people not just get back on their feet, but build a future.This is A Bit of Optimism.---------------------------To learn more about Food on Foot, visit their website!https://www.foodonfoot.org/---------------------------

This week, we're sharing Andy's recent appearance on another Team Coco podcast: Scam Goddess with the hilarious Laci Mosley! Together, Laci and Andy dig up the sauciest of cons by R&V Warren Farms. Between 1997 and 2003, as the most successful tomato farmers on the eastern seaboard, they swindled the government out of $9 million before investigators discovered that the B in their BLT stood for “bullshit.” Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing Scam Goddess at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com.Do you want to talk to Andy live on SiriusXM's Conan O'Brien Radio? Tell us your favorite dinner party story (about anything!) or ask a question - leave a voicemail at 855-266-2604 or fill out our Google Form at BIT.LY/CALLANDYRICHTER. Listen to "The Andy Richter Call-In Show" every Wednesday at 1pm Pacific on SiriusXM's Conan O'Brien Channel.Follow Scam Goddess on Instagram:ScamGoddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciAndy Richter: @richtercommaandyResearch by Kathryn Doyle SOURCEShttps://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/2013/12/21/candler-tomato-farmer-sentenced-to-prison-/4151515/https://www.npr.org/2005/11/14/5009836/tomato-farmers-caught-out-in-insurance-scamhttps://www.starnewsonline.com/story/news/2003/10/11/feds-farmers-faked-crop-loses-for-insurance-money/30527516007/https://www.agweb.com/news/crops/crop-production/american-gothic-farm-couple-nailed-massive-9m-crop-insurance-fraud Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andy's good friend, Matt Walsh, returns to the show! The comedian and actor (Veep, The Daily Show, The Hangover) joins Andy to discuss their “Dancing with the Stars” experiences, founding Upright Citizens Brigade with Amy Poehler, and much more. His new comedy film, "The Unexpecteds," is available to rent or buy on video-on-demand right now! Do you want to talk to Andy live on SiriusXM's Conan O'Brien Radio? Tell us your favorite dinner party story (about anything!) or ask a question - leave a voicemail at 855-266-2604 or fill out our Google Form at BIT.LY/CALLANDYRICHTER. Listen to "The Andy Richter Call-In Show" every Wednesday at 1pm Pacific on SiriusXM's Conan O'Brien Channel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if a great business was built like a handmade mixtape? A lovingly crafted experience that is as much a love letter from its founder as it is custom-tailored to its audience.Before Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams became a household name, Jeni Britton was a 22-year-old art school dropout scooping her ice cream creations at a farmers market in Ohio. She didn't have investors, connections, or a playbook. What she did have was a vision - not just for ice cream, but for connection.Jeni believed her bold ice cream could be a conduit for something bigger: a place where people feel seen, conversations happen naturally, and strangers become community. Over the next two decades, she bootstrapped her way from a small counter to a nationally recognized brand by doing everything the slow, hard, old-fashioned way — one customer, one flavor, and one act of service at a time.She refused shortcuts. She prioritized people. And she built her company like a handmade mixtape — crafted with intention, risk, rebellion, and love.In this conversation, Jeni explains what true entrepreneurship really is: not hype, not hyper-growth, and not chasing venture capital, but the courage to follow a vision long enough for it to start leading you. We talk about the creative process, the power of service, the lessons learned from young employees, the myth of “scalable ideas,” and how walking in the woods helped Jeni discover her next chapter - Floura.Jeni's story is a reminder that the best things in life - and in business - take time, heart, and a willingness to make something beautiful even when no one is watching.This is A Bit of Optimism.---------------------------This episode is brought to you by the Porsche USA Macan---------------------------Visit Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams: https://jenis.com/Check out Jeni's newest venture — Floura: https://www.floura.com/

Andy returns from “Dancing with the Stars” for a very special Call-In Show! Actor and comedian Eddie Pepitone joins The Andy Richter Call-In Show this week to hear your BAD NEIGHBOR STORIES! Want to call in? Tell us your favorite dinner party story or ask Andy a question! Fill out our Google Form at BIT.LY/CALLANDYRICHTER or dial 855-266-2604. This episode previously aired on SiriusXM's Conan O'Brien Radio (ch. 104). If you'd like to hear these episodes in advance, new episodes premiere exclusively for SiriusXM subscribers on Conan O'Brien Radio and the SiriusXM app every Wednesday at 4pm ET/1pm PT. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.