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The Jason Rantz Show
Rantz Rewind: August 30, 2022

The Jason Rantz Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 42:47


What’s Trending: Seattle mayor Bruce Harrell privately blasts homeless groups and Ballard residents try to fight back. // Kent parents are providing free lunches for needy kids and a racist incident at BYU-Duke volleyball game. // President Biden uses strong language against Republicans. 

The Dan Dakich Show Podcast
Chris Ballard Press Conference Reaction + College Football Season Preview! Rhett Lewis, Tom Dienhart, Ted Karras Jr. Join!

The Dan Dakich Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 117:24 Transcription Available


(00:00-11:50) – Query & Company opens on a Hump Day Wednesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing some takeaways from the initial 53-man roster for the Indianapolis Colts. They also discuss the big win last night for the Indiana Fever over the Seattle Storm. (11:50-20:29) – With College Football kicking off, officially, this weekend, Jake and Eddie discuss what the win total would be if you combined the Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Hoosiers, and Purdue Boilermakers. They examine Purdue and Indiana’s schedule, and touch on just the unpredictability of Purdue’s season right now. (20:29-30:19) – The first hour of the program wraps up with Tom Dienhart from GoldAndBlack.com joining the program to provide his input if we have any idea on what type of season the Purdue Boilermakers are going to have in year one with Barry Odom. He also examines some of the notable transfers that the coaching staff is high on, explains what kind offense Purdue will have with Ryan Browne at quarterback, and believes the Boilermakers will be very disciplined. (30:19-44:02) – Jake and Eddie turn things over to Chris Ballard for his press conference and then come back with thoughts on what he said, and didn’t say, during the 30 minutes with the media. Jake replays a couple of things that immediately stood out from the colts GM. (44:02-56:21) – Marian Knights Head Coach Ted Karras Jr. joins Query & Company to preview their season opener against the University of Indianapolis, his relationship with Uindy HC Chris Keevers, highlights some changes from last year’s coaching staff, and discusses some of the players that are in store for a big season for the Knights. (56:21-1:10:56) – The second hour of the program concludes with Jake asking Colts fans to voice their opinion on what Chris Ballard said during his press conference. (1:10:56-1:31:07) – Rhett Lewis from the NFL & Big Ten Network joins Jake Query to discuss the start of the college football season by accessing year two of the Indiana Hoosiers underneath Curt Cignetti. He also identifies Minnesota as a team that could be like this year’s Indiana. Plus, he weighs in on some of the comments Chris Ballard made during his press conference and examines the future of Anthony Richardson. (1:31:07-1:47:36) – With Chris Ballard chatting with the media for 30 minutes today, there were some comments made by Ballard about his job and what his message was as to why fans should believe in their plan this season. (1:47:36-1:57:23) – Today’s show closes out with Jake and JMV announcing their sponsorship for this cross-talk segment. They discuss some music history based off of JMV’s trivia question to Jake.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ride with JMV Podcast
Full Show: Colts Final Roster Cuts Reaction + More!

The Ride with JMV Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 134:36 Transcription Available


00:00 – 25:02 – JMV begins the show by Chris Ballard’s comments to the media today about Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson, and how we’ve heard a lot of this all before. 25:03 – 40:34 – JMV continues to discuss the comments made by Colts GM Chris Ballard. He reads some comments from fed up Colts fans. He also takes some calls! 40:35 – 47:57 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour of the show! 41:58 – 1:13:31 – Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show joins JMV! Kevin talks about Ballard’s tone in these press conferences, and how defensive it comes off as, as well as Richardson’s future in Indy, and the importance of the Week 1 game against Miami. 1:13:32 – 1:28:34 – Dan Orlovsky from ESPN joins the show to discuss the Colts QB situation, what Anthony Richardson’s future in Indy and the NFL looks like, what the outlook of the season is and more! 1:28:35 – 1:32:40 – JMV wraps up the hour with another phone call! 1:32:40 – 1:58:50 – JMV reads some more questions and comments from listeners of the show! 1:58:51 – 2:08:56 – JMV continues to react to questions and comments from listeners of the show, as well as Chris Ballard’s comments to the media? 2:08:57 – 2:14:26 – JMV wraps up the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin & Query Podcast
Thursday 8/28: Reacting to Chris Ballard, a major Jim Irsay report drops & more!

Kevin & Query Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 132:07 Transcription Available


00:00 – 11:20– Chris Ballard spoke yesterday and there was a lot to break down, the biggest takeaways 11:21 – 22:47 – Morning Checkdown 22:48 – 42:48 – More reaction to Chris Ballard’s press conference, getting defensive with all the quarterback questions, his comment about “doing enough homework” on Anthony Richardson, where he thinks there are positions of strengths on the roster 42:49 – 1:00:41 – More reaction to Ballard’s presser, Schoolhouse Rock, the “real job” comment, BREAKING NEWS: Washington Post drops a story about Jim Irsay’s multiple relapses before his death, Morning Checkdown 1:00:42 – 1:17:30– Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us to discuss where the Fever are as they chase a playoff spot, TJ McConnell night at Victory Field last night, Mike Weinar’s departure from the Pacers 1:17:31 – 1:26:15 – We react to the bombshell Washington Post report on Jim Irsay and his multiple relapses before his death 1:26:16 – 1:53:14 – Tom Dienhart of On3 joins us to preview Purdue’s football season as the team preps for Ball State, Devin Mockobee staying through all the transition with the team, the latest chapter in the Tyler Trent story, expectations for Barry Odom’s team, Colts discussion: Ballard’s Alex Smith comment, Daniel Jones expectations, Morning Checkdown 1:53:15 – 2:0:3:22 – Breakfast for dinner, baby food, Chris Ballard’s comments yesterday, Conjunction Junction 2:03:23 – 2:12:06 – Pointer Sisters/Sesame Street, children TV shows, happier when your team wins or most hated team loses?, Shane Steichen today Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin & Query Podcast
Best of Thursday 8/28: Reactions to Ballard's presser, Scott Agness talks Fever/McConnell night & Purdue preview!

Kevin & Query Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 38:29 Transcription Available


00:00 – 19:20 - More reaction to Chris Ballard’s press conference, getting defensive with all the quarterback questions, his comment about “doing enough homework” on Anthony Richardson, where he thinks there are positions of strengths on the roster 19:28 – 29:18 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us to discuss where the Fever are as they chase a playoff spot, TJ McConnell night at Victory Field last night, Mike Weinar’s departure from the Pacers 29:19 – 38:28 - Tom Dienhart of On3 joins us to preview Purdue’s football season as the team preps for Ball State, Devin Mockobee staying through all the transition with the team, the latest chapter in the Tyler Trent story, expectations for Barry Odom’s teamSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ride with JMV Podcast
Best Of JMV 8-27-25

The Ride with JMV Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 32:02 Transcription Available


00:00 - 9:15 - Dan Orlovsky from ESPN joins the show to discuss the Colts QB situation, what Anthony Richardson’s future in Indy and the NFL looks like, what the outlook of the season is and more! 9:16 - 32:01 - Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show joins JMV! Kevin talks about Ballard’s tone in these press conferences, and how defensive it comes off as, as well as Richardson’s future in Indy, and the importance of the Week 1 game against Miami.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts Bluezone Podcast
EP 420: Ballard on QB Situation, Roster Cuts

Colts Bluezone Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 54:34


The Colts cut their roster down to 53, but the work is far from done. In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams react to Chris Ballard's preseason news conference, his comments on the Daniel Jones-Anthony Richardson quarterback battle and his take on AR's future in Indy.

Kevin & Query Podcast
Best of Wednesday 8/27: Colts roster at 53 but more help on the way? + fantasy football & ND!

Kevin & Query Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 61:17 Transcription Available


00:00 – 23:37 – Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce engaged, Colts roster decisions: Juju Brents, Wesley French, more secondary help coming?, the misses in Ballard draft classes, roster gymnastics, Carson Steele released by Chiefs 23:38 – 37:23 – – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and he and Kevin could not be less confident in either of their football teams ahead of Notre Dame/Miami, Anthony Richardson’s future, Mike Hilton getting a workout with the Colts today, Shane Steichen’s thoughts heading into QB competition, does Lou Anarumo deserve so much say on the Colts roster? 37:24 – 49:08 – CBS Sports fantasy expert Dave Richard joins us to discuss draft strategies, sleeper picks, rookies, breakouts, Chrisitan McCaffrey concerns? 49:09 – 1:01:16 - The Athletic Notre Dame reporter Pete Sampson joins the show to preview the Irish season as they get ready to take on Miami, how they look on offense, special teams, Jeremiyah Love’s expectations this season, Colts thoughts and what we want to hear from Anthony Richardson Christian McCaffrey – should I be concerned? I had a draft and he was staring me in the face and I passed on him because he’s been injuredSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin & Query Podcast
Wednesday 8/27: Colts down to 53 but more moves incoming? + Ballard presser, Fever & more!

Kevin & Query Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 120:00 Transcription Available


00:00 – 11:15– Colts cut their roster to 53 but are working out more players today, Chris Ballard will speak, more secondary help incoming?, Fever get a much-needed win against the Storm last night, Carson Steele cut by Chiefs, TJ McConnell night at Victory Field tonight 11:16 – 20:04 – Morning Checkdown 20:05 – 43:47 – Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce engaged, Colts roster decisions: Juju Brents, Wesley French, more secondary help coming?, the misses in Ballard draft classes, roster gymnastics, Carson Steele released by Chiefs 43:48 – 1:07:36 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and he and Kevin could not be less confident in either of their football teams ahead of Notre Dame/Miami, Anthony Richardson’s future, Mike Hilton getting a workout with the Colts today, Shane Steichen’s thoughts heading into QB competition, does Lou Anarumo deserve so much say on the Colts roster?, Tyrese Haliburton on Logan Paul’s podcast, Morning Checkdown 1:07:37 – 1:19:20– CBS Sports fantasy expert Dave Richard joins us to discuss draft strategies, sleeper picks, rookies, breakouts, Chrisitan McCaffrey concerns?, his Miami Hurricane fandom riles Kevin 1:19:21 – 1:23:40 – Kevin’s confidence in Notre Dame this weekend?, fantasy teams given away 1:23:41 – 1:47:58 – The Athletic Notre Dame reporter Pete Sampson joins the show to preview the Irish season as they get ready to take on Miami, how they look on offense, special teams, Jeremiyah Love’s expectations this season, Colts thoughts and what we want to hear from Anthony Richardson, Morning Checkdown 1:47:59 – 1:58:15– Chris Ballard meeting with the media today, Juju Brents released, Chris Ballard back at the Combine on why he got a 9th year as GM 1:58:16 – 2:07:47 – What time would you wake up if you didn’t have responsibilities, caller asks about if AR would start if Irsay was still aliveSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So Many Shows!
Ballard: Discussion Podcast for S1Ep10 “End of the Line”

So Many Shows!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 55:03


The Dig Down crew discusses the Ballard season 1 finale: The serial killer, revealed as Gary Pearlman, shot Ted Rawls and fled the scene, stealing Rawls's car. Ted is rushed to the hospital, as Ballard and RHD try to figure out where Gary would go. Laffont makes significant strides in finding Gael to reunite him […] The post Ballard: Discussion Podcast for S1Ep10 “End of the Line” appeared first on So Many Shows!.

Inside Indiana Sports Breakfast with Kent Sterling
Indianapolis Colts - Trade strengthens secondary! NFL Cut Day Colts decisions! Venus rises, falls!

Inside Indiana Sports Breakfast with Kent Sterling

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 17:45


Colts cuts tough to predict at tight end! Ballard trades precious pick to acquire promising former third rounder at CB! Trey Hendrickson gets one year bump! Joe Mixon to miss first four weeks for Texans. Cubs play in SF tonight! Fever host Storm at 7p. Here is the link for the only autobiography ever published without a word of praise for its author: https://www.amazon.com/Oops-Art-Learning-Mistakes-Adventures/dp/173420740X Contest rules: https://kentsterling.com/2025/07/03/rule-for-kent-sterling-conest/

Pastors And Pizza
Who Told You That? – TikTok Theology and the Voices We Trust | Ballard Pizza - T-Mobile Park

Pastors And Pizza

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 49:55


While enjoying Ballard Pizza Co. at T-Mobile Park, the pastors dig into the question God asked in Genesis 3:11: “Who told you that...?” In an age where TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube are shaping people's theology, we explore why it's vital to discern the voices we listen to, how misinformation about God spreads so quickly, and where we should ultimately ground our beliefs.PizzaThe 522 fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, finocchiona, mama lils,castelvetrano olive, fennel pollen, hot honeyStaple & Fancy pepperoni, pineapple, jalapeñoMusicUpside DownCassidy Estevez, Luke Guevara, Michael Biancaniello, Nigel Reid, Rob Estevez©2025 Life.Church Worship PublishingLife.Church Worship (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com) / M'Friggin (ASCAP)

Inside Indiana Sports Breakfast with Kent Sterling
Indianapolis Colts - Riley Leonard will make roster! Cuts coming! Owen vs, Gould! Fever lose to Lynx

Inside Indiana Sports Breakfast with Kent Sterling

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 20:45


Colts 53-man roster coming - here are to guesses as to who Ballard and Steichen will keep! College football with IU, Notre Dame, and Purdue openers. Fever lose to Lynx - again! Cubs sweep Angels with 4-3 finale! Tommy Fleetwood picks great tourney to pop cherry on PGA wins! Here is the link for the only autobiography ever published without a word of praise for its author: https://www.amazon.com/Oops-Art-Learning-Mistakes-Adventures/dp/173420740X Contest rules: https://kentsterling.com/2025/07/03/rule-for-kent-sterling-conest/

Morning Scoop: Daily Buckeye Show
Press Conferences (Jayden Ballard)

Morning Scoop: Daily Buckeye Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 322:55


Givs and the Bank
Press Conferences (Jayden Ballard)

Givs and the Bank

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 322:55


Around The Oval
Press Conferences (Jayden Ballard)

Around The Oval

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 322:55


#AmWriting
Writing Thrilling People & Places: Jess and Sarina talk with Tess Gerritsen

#AmWriting

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 44:31


Jess here! A while back, Sarina and KJ talked about how much they enjoyed Tess Gerritsen's novel, The Spy Coast, and Sarina reassured KJ she'd enjoy book two of the series even more. I had never read a Tess Gerritsen novel, and while I'd heard her name before and vaguely understood she wrote thrillers, I was starting from square one when I downloaded the audio version of The Spy Coast. Now, I'm not an international spy thriller kind of gal. In the abstract, I understand the allure of books like Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy or Six Days of the Condor. Spies! Intrigue! International [almost exclusively men] of mystery! But they have never really floated my proverbial boat. That said, I loved Tess Gerritsen's spies and the world they inhabit. There's a sense of place - nay, a downright LOVE of place - and a retiring, rural New England domesticity that spoke to this retiring, rural New England reader. Book two, The Summer Guests, is even more rooted in Maine, on its history and the social dynamics of its natives and its summer people. Once I tore through those first two books, I went back to Gerritsen's first book, The Surgeon, one of Time Magazine's top 100 thriller/mystery books of all time and the first in the Rizzoli & Isles series, consequently made into a long-running television series. Gerritsen has a fascinating career trajectory, lots to talk about regarding pantsing and plotting, where the ideas come from, and lots of other geeky details about the writing life. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Find Tess at Tessgerritsen.com, or on Bluesky, @TessGerritsen Transcript below!EPISODE 462 - TRANSCRIPTJennie NashHey everyone, it's Jennie Nash, founder and CEO of Author Accelerator, the company I started more than 10 years ago to lead the emerging book coaching industry. In October, we'll be enrolling a new cohort of certification students who will be going through programs in either fiction, nonfiction, or memoir, and learning the editorial, emotional, and entrepreneurial skills that you need to be a successful book coach. If you've been curious about book coaching and thinking that it might be something you want to do for your next career move, I'd love to teach you more about it, you can go to bookcoaches.com/waitlist to check out the free training I have—that's bookcoaches.com/waitlist. The training is all about how to make money, meaning, and joy out of serving writers. Fall is always a great time to start something new. So if you're feeling called to do this, go check out our training and see if this might be right for you. We'd love to have you join us.Multiple SpeakersIs it recording? Now it's recording, yay. Go ahead. This is the part where I stare blankly at the microphone. I don't remember what I'm supposed to be doing. All right, let's start over. Awkward pause. I'm going to rustle some papers. Okay, now—one, two, three.Jess LaheyHey, this is Jess Lahey, and this is the Hashtag AmWriting Podcast. This is the podcast about writing all the things—short things, long things, poetry, prose, narrative nonfiction, fiction, creative nonfiction, queries, proposals. This is the podcast about writing all the things. More than anything else, this is the podcast about the writing life and about getting the work done. I am Jess Lahey. I'm the author of The Gift of Failure and The Addiction Inoculation. And you can find my journalism at The Atlantic and The Washington Post, and my bi-weekly (formerly bi-weekly) column at The New York Times, The Parent-Teacher Conference, ran for about three years I am joined today by Sarina Bowen, who has written 50-odd books. She has written lots and lots of romance, and her most recent addition to the world of publishing has been her thrillers, Dying to Meet You and The Five Year Lie. And she has a book coming out this fall called Thrown for a Loop. The reason I am recording this intro on my own—which, as you may know if you've been listening, is highly unusual for us—is because I know myself. And I know when I'm really excited to talk to someone on the podcast; I'm going to flub the intro. I'm going to forget something. I'm going to forget to introduce them altogether. So today, I'm doing that first, so I don't mess it up. A while ago on the podcast, you may have heard Sarina and KJ read some books by an author named Tess Gerritsen. I had heard of Tess Gerritsen, but I had never read any of her books. I just hadn't yet. I haven't read Nora Roberts yet. I haven't read—there are lots of authors I haven't read yet. And sometimes you don't even know where to start. So when Sarina and KJ recommended Tess Gerritsen's new series set in Maine—the first one being The Spy Coast and the second one being The Summer Guests—I figured I had a good place to start. And you know, as a New Englander, I love a good book about New England, and that was the start of my interest in Tess Gerritsen's work. I have gone back to the beginning and started with her book The Surgeon, which was her first book in the series that became the Rizzoli and Isles Series, as well as a television show. Tess Gerritsen has a—she's written through 33 books at this point. And as I now know, she has also directed a documentary called Magnificent Beast about pigs, which I listened to this morning while I was vacuuming the house. I loved it. She also—she has a lot to say about genre, about publishing, about second careers, about a writing place, and about process. So let's just jump right into it. I am so excited to introduce to you today, Tess Gerritsen. So from the perspective of what our listeners love—this podcast, the Hashtag AmWriting Podcast —is super geek. People who love the nuts and bolts and the dorky details of the writing life. Sarina has a past life in finance, and so she tends to be, like, our “no, but let's talk about the numbers” kind of person. I'm just the research super dork, which is why I spent my morning watching your documentary about pigs.Tess GerritsenOh my god! (Laughing)Jess LaheyMagnificent Beast. I—I've joked in the past that if I could, I would probably just research things in—in, you know, maybe there'll be a book out there, maybe there won't, but I would research things and—and just learn as much as I could. And so I loved—loved—your Magnificent Beast documentary. I thought it was fantastic. But one of the reasons that we wanted to talk to you, just from the very beginning, is that we feel like you do some pretty incredible world-building and relationship-building with your places and your characters. And so I just—I would love to start there, mainly with the idea of starting with the real nuts and bolts stuff, which is, like, what does an average writing day look like for you? And how do you, sort of—how do you set that up? What does it look like, if you have an average writing day? Maybe you don't.Tess GerritsenWell, it's hard to describe an average writing day, because every day is—there are days when you sit at your desk and you just, you know, pull your hair. And there are days when you get distracted by the news. And there are many days when I just do not want to write. But when I'm writing, the good days are when my characters are alive and talking to me. And it's—it's—you talked about world-building and character-building. That is really key to me. What are they saying to me? Can I hear their voices? And it sounds a little—a little crazy, because I am hearing voices. But it's those voices that really make characters come alive.Jess LaheyI—You have said in other interviews that you are very much—sorry to those of you who hate the terms—that you are very much a pantser. And you are sitting on this interview with a consummate plotter. Sarina is our consummate plotter. So could you talk a little bit about how those character—how those voices—influence, you know, the pantsing of the—of the book, and—and how that works for you?Tess GerritsenWell, I mean, it is weird that I am a pantser. And it's funny—I think that people who are plotters tend to be people who are in finance or in law, because they're used to having their ducks lined up, you know. They—they want everything set up ahead of time, and it makes them feel comfortable. And I think a large part of becoming a pantser is learning to be comfortable with unpredictability. Learning to just let things happen, and know you're going to take wrong turns, know you're going to end up in blind alleys—and yet just keep on forging ahead and change direction. So I suppose that what helps me become a pantser, as I said, is hearing a character's voice. If, for instance, when I wrote The Spy Coast, the first thing I heard about that book was Maggie Bird's voice. And she just said, “I'm not the woman I used to be.” And that's an opening there, right? Because you want to find out, Maggie, who did you used to be? And why do you sound so sad? So a lot of it was just—just getting into her head and letting her talk about what a day-to-day life is, which is, you know, raising chickens and collecting eggs and becoming—and being—a farmer. And then she does something surprising in that very first chapter. There's a fox that's killing her chickens, so she grabs her rifle and kills it with one shot. And that opens up another thing, like—how are you, a 62-year-old woman, able to take out a rifle and kill a fox with one shot? So it's—it's those things. It's those revelations of character. When they come out and they tell you something, or they show you they—they have a skill that you weren't aware of, you want to dig deeper and find out, you know, where did they get that skill?Sarina BowenAnd that is a really fun way to show it. I mean, you're talking today with two people who have also kept chickens.Multiple Speakers(All laughing)Jess LaheyAnd had foxes take their chickens, actually.Sarina BowenOh yes, because the two go together.Tess GerritsenYes.Sarina BowenBut yes, I admit I have never shot a fox, and maybe wouldn't.Jess LaheyI have yelled very loudly at a fox, and he actually—I have to say—really mad respect for the fox, because he took one look at me—he did drop the chicken that I was yelling at him for grabbing—and then he went across the street, around the neighbor's house, around the back of the other neighbor's house, and came at the exact same chicken from the other side of the house, where I couldn't see him out the window.Tess GerritsenOh, they are so smart. They are so smart.Jess LaheySo smart. Sarina, it sounded like you had something— you had something you wanted to add, and I interrupted you when we were talking about pantsing and we were talking about world-building and characters speaking to you.Sarina BowenWell, I just had thought that it was a lovely moment to explain why I was so excited to read this book after I heard Tess speak at Thriller Fest 2024, in a packed room where there was nowhere to sit except on the floor. You told the audience a little bit of a story from your real life that—that made you want to write that book. And I wonder if you could tell us what that was, because for me—I mean, we were only five minutes into your talk, and I'm like, oh, I'm—I'm going to download that tonight.Tess GerritsenWell, yes, it was. A lot of my books come from ideas that I've been stewing over for years. I have a folder called the ideas folder. It's an actual physical manila folder. And if I see something in an article or a newspaper or a magazine, I'll just rip it out and stick it in there, and it sometimes takes a long time before I know how to turn this into a book. So the idea for The Spy Coast is a little bit of obscure knowledge that I learned 35 years ago, when I first moved to Maine. My husband is a medical doctor. He opened up a practice, and when he would bring in new patients, he would always get an occupational history. And he used to get this answer—this very strange answer—from his new patients. They would say, “I used to work for the government, but I can't talk about it.” And after he heard that three times, he thought, what town did we land in? And who are these people? And we later found out that on our very short street, on one side of us was a retired OSS person, and on the other side was retired CIA. A realtor told us that our town was full of CIA retirees. So, I mean, of course you want to ask, why did they get here? What are they doing here? What are their lives like? I knew there was a book in there, but I didn't know what that book was. I needed 35 years to come up with the idea. And what I really needed to do was become old and—and realize that as you get older, especially women, we become invisible. People don't pay attention to us. We are over the hill. You know, everybody looks at the young, pretty chicks, but once you start getting gray hair, you fade into the background. And with that experience myself; I began to think more and more about what it's like to be retired. What is it like to be retired from a job that was maybe dangerous, or exciting, or something that you really risked your life to—to achieve? So that was—that was the beginning of The Spy Coast. What happens to CIA retirees—especially women—who are now invisible? But that makes them the best spies of all.Jess LaheyYeah, and we have—we did this really cool thing, this really fun thing for us on the Hashtag AmWriting Podcast. It's like a supporter-only thing, where we call First Pages, where very brave authors—very brave writers—submit their first page to us, and we talk about it and decide whether or not we'd want to turn the page. And you have an incredible skill on your first pages. You're very, very good at first pages. And I was thinking about The Summer Guests, that you had this wonderful line that I'm going to read now:Purity, Maine, 1972. On the last day of his life, Purity police officer Randy Pelletier ordered a blueberry muffin and a cup of coffee at the Marigold Café,Which immediately reminded me of my very, very favorite line from all of literature—my very favorite first line—which is Irving's first line from A Prayer for Owen Meany, in which he ruins the story for you right there in the first line:I am doomed to remember a boy with a wrecked voice—not because of his voice, or because he was the smallest person I ever knew, or even because he was the instrument of my mother's death, but because he is the reason I believe in God.There is this incredible power to first lines. And I'm sort of wondering where—how first lines happen for you. Do they happen first? Do they happen last? Do they happen along the way?Tess GerritsenFirst lines usually happen last. I—it's—I will write the whole book, and I'll think, something's missing in that first chapter. How do I open this up? And, you know, there are things that make lines immediately hypnotic, and one of those things is an inherent contradiction—something that makes you think, wait, okay, you start off this way, but then all of a sudden, the meaning of that line switches. So, yeah, it starts off with, you know, this guy's going to die. But on that last day of his life, he does something very ordinary. He just orders coffee at the local café. So I think it's that contradiction that makes us want to read more. It's also a way to end chapters. I think that—that if you leave your reader with a sense of unease—something is about to go wrong, but they don't know what it is yet—or leave them with an unanswered question, or leave them with, as I said, a contradiction—that is what's page-turning. I think that a lot of thriller writers in particular mistake action for—for being—for being interesting. A car chase on the page is really very boring. But what's interesting is something that—you could feel that tension building, but you don't know why.Sarina BowenI have joked sometimes that when I get stuck on a plot, sometimes I will talk at my husband and—and say, “you know, I'm stuck here.” And he always says, “And then a giant squid attacked.” And it—of course I don't write books that take place where this is possible, so—but it never fails to remind me that, like, external action can sometimes be just, you know, totally pointless. And that if you're stuck, it's because one of your dominoes isn't leaning, you know, in the right spot. So...Tess GerritsenYeah, it's—it's not as much fun seeing that domino fall as seeing it go slowly tilting over. You know, I really learned this when I was watching a James Bond movie. And it starts off—you know, the usual James Bonds have their cold open to those action and chasing and death-defying acts. I found that—I find that really, in that movie anyway—I was like, Ho hum. Can we get to the story? And I found the time when I was leaning forward in my theater seat, watching every moment, was really a very quiet conversation aboard a train between him and this woman who was going to become his lover. That was fascinating to me. So I think that that transfers to book writing as well. Action is boring.Jess LaheyYou and Sarina do something that I feel, as a writer; I would probably not be very good at, which is creating that unease. I—Sarina in particular does this thing... I've read every one of Sarina's books, as a good friend is supposed to do. And I text her, and I say, Why don't they just talk about it and just deal? Get it out in the open! And she's like, you know, we just got to make these people uncomfortable. And you both have this incredible talent for helping—keeping the reader, uh, along with you, simply because there is this sense of unease. We're slightly off-kilter the whole time. And yet in me, as a people pleaser, that makes me very uncomfortable. I want people to be happy with each other. So how do you—if you get to a place where you feel like maybe things aren't off-kilter enough, or things aren't off-balance enough—how do you introduce a little bit of unease into your—into your story?Tess GerritsenWell, I think it comes down to very small points of conflict—little bits of tension. Like, we call it micro-tension. And I think those occur in everyday life all the time. For instance, you know, things that happen that really don't have any big consequence, but are still irritating. We will stew about those for—for a while. And, you know, I used to write romance as well, so I understand entirely what Sarina is doing, because romance is really about courtship and conflict. And it's the conflict that makes us keep reading. We just—we know this is the courtship. So there's always that sense of it's not quite there, because once the characters are happy, the story is over, right?Sarina BowenYeah.Multiple Speakers(All laughing)Sarina BowenAlso, writing the ends of romance novels is the least interesting part. Like, what...? Once the conflict is resolved, like, I cannot wait to get out of there.Tess GerritsenRight, exactly. You know, I—I pay attention to my feelings when I'm reading a book, and I've noticed that the books that I remember are not the books with happy endings, because happiness is so fleeting. You know, you can be happy one second, and then something terrible will happen. You'll be unhappy. What lasts for us is sadness, or the sense of bittersweet. So when I read a book that ends with a bittersweet ending—such as, you know, Larry McMurtry Lonesome Dove—I ended up crying at the end of that book, and I have never forgotten that ending. Now, if everybody had been happy and there had been nobody to drag all those miles at the end, I would have forgotten that book very quickly. So I think—I try—I always try to leave the end of the book either bittersweet—I mean, you want to resolve all the major plot points—but also leave that sense of unease, because people remember that. And it also helps you, if you have a sequel.Sarina BowenThat's so interesting you've just brought up a couple of really interesting points, because there is a thriller—I actually write suspense now—and one of the books that so captured my attention about five years ago was killing it on the charts. And I thought it was actually a terrible book, but it nailed the bittersweet ending. Like, the premise was solid, and then the bittersweet ending was perfect, and the everything between the first chapter and the last chapter was a hot mess, but—but—um, that ending really stuck with me. And I remember carrying it around with me, like, Wow, they really nailed that ending. You know, and—and maybe that has, like, legs in terms of, like, talking about it. And, you know, if it—if—if it's irritating enough, like, the tension is still there—enough to, like, make people talk about it—it could actually affect the performance of that book. But also, um, one thing that I really love about this series—you have—what is the series title for the...?Tess GerritsenMartini—The Martini Club.Sarina BowenThe Martini Club, right? So The Martini Club is two books now. I inhaled the first one last summer, and I inhaled the second one this summer. And The Martini Club refers to this group of friends—these retired spies. And of course, there are two completely different mysteries in book one and book two. And I noticed a couple of things about the difference between those mysteries that was really fun. So in the first case—or in one of the two cases, let's see—in one of them, the thing that happens in their town is actually, like, related to them. And in the other one, it's kind of not. So to me, that felt like a boundary expansion of your world and your system. But also, I just love the way you leaned into the relationship of these people and their town in such a way. And how did you know to do that? Like, how—what does your toolbox say about how to get that expansiveness in your character set? Like, you know, to—to find all the limits of it?Tess GerritsenThat—you know, so much is like—it's like asking a pole-vaulter how they do it. They just—they have just—I guess its muscle memory. You don't really know how you're doing it, but what I did know was—with age, and because I love these characters so much—it really became about them and about what is going to deepen their friendship? What kind of a challenge is going to make them lean into each other—lean on each other? That's really what I was writing about, I think, was this circle of friends, and—and what you will do, how much you will sacrifice, to make sure your friends are safe. No, you're right—the second book is much more of a classic mystery. Yeah—a girl disappears. I mean, there was—there were—there were CIA undertones in that, because that becomes an important part of the book. But I think that what people are—when people say they love this book—they really talk about the characters and that friendship. And we all want friends like this, where we can go and—and—and have martinis together, and then if we—one of us needs to—we'll go help them bury a body.Multiple Speakers(All laughing)Tess GerritsenThat's—they all have shovels, and they're willing to do it. That's the kind of friendship—friends—we want.Jess LaheyWell, and that's funny you mention that—I had an entire question—it wasn't even a question, it was a statement—in here about friendships and being grateful to you for the reminder about the importance of relationships. And this entire podcast was born out of the fact that we were talking writing all the time, and we just wanted an official way to sit down once a week and actually talk about the work. And your work is suffused with just these incredible relationships—whether that's the Rizzoli and Isles—you know, in your first—in the one of your other series—and I'm just—I'm very grateful for that, because we—especially—I think I re—I really crave books about female relationships, especially about older female relationships. And I have been loving your books, and I've—like, as I may have mentioned to you in my initial email—I had—I'm so sorry—never read your books before. And I admitted in the introduction that there are lots of very, very famous authors whose books I have never read. And it's always so exciting to me to dive into someone's series and realize, oh, this person really touches on themes that mean a lot to me, and I can already tell that I'm going to be enjoying a lot of their books to come forward. So thank you for all of the great descriptions of relationships and how we do rely on each other for various aspects of just how we get through all of this stuff.Tess GerritsenYeah—get through life. But you know what's funny about it is that it didn't start that way. For instance, let's go back to Rizzoli and Isles. The very first time they both appear in a book is in The Apprentice. And they don't start off being friends. They start off being—they're so different. As the TV producer once said, “you've really written about Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock.” That's okay—they are—in the books. They are not natural friends. But like real-life friendships, sometimes—just kind of develop slowly, and—and they have their ups and downs. So there are times when—when Jane and Maura are barely speaking to each other because of conflicts they have. But by the time book twelve comes around—or maybe book seven comes around—you know that they would risk their lives for each other. So I think that if you're writing a series like Rizzoli and Isles, or like The Martini Club, it really helps to develop the friendship on the fly and see how they react to certain stresses. The next book, which I just turned in, called The Shadow Friends—it even put—pushes them even further, and it really—it really strains a marriage, because it's—it's more about Ingrid, and an old lover comes back into her life. She used to—they were both spies—and he is, like, hot, hot, hot—Antonio Banderas kind of guy. And here's Ingrid, married to Lloyd, you know, who's just a sweet analyst who cooks dinner for her every night. And I—when I was coming up with that story, I thought, I want to write a book about their marriage. So it wasn't—the plot wasn't about, oh, you know, international assassinations, even though that does occur in the book. It's really about the story of a marriage.Jess LaheyAnd it gives you, it gives you added unease. You know, if you have your two characters not speaking to each other, and you know your readers love those characters and crave those characters to be getting along at some point, then that's just another reason that we're following along. I was just thinking about, uh, Michael Connelly, uh, book the other day, because I really, really like the series he did with Renée Ballard and her relationship with the Bosch character, and how that series is totally about crime, but yet it's also very much about the relationship. And I think I follow—I continue to read those because of the relationship between those two human beings, and less so because of the murder mystery sort of stuff.Tess GerritsenI think it really becomes important if you're dealing also with Hollywood television series. I still remember what the producer first said when he called me up about Rizzoli and Isles. He said, "I love your girls, and I think they belong on TV.” He didn't say, I love your plots. He didn't say, I love your mysteries, you know, all your intricate ups and downs. It was really about the girls. So if you hope to sell to a television series, really, it's about characters again.Jess LaheyAbsolutely.Sarina BowenI was going to ask about longevity, because you have so many books, and you're so obviously still invigorated by the process, or there wouldn't be a book three that you just turned in. So how have you been able to avoid just being sick to death of—of writing suspense novel after suspense novel?Tess GerritsenI refused. That's what it is. You know, I—I don't—I guess I could say that I have a little bit of ADHD when it comes to—to the books I write. I cannot—after 13 books of Rizzoli and Isles, I just had a different idea. And it takes—it takes a certain amount of backbone to say no to your publisher, to your editor, to people who are going, well, when's the next one in this series coming out? And to be able to say, I need a break. I need to do something completely different. So over—how many years I've been a writer—almost 40 now—I've written science fiction and historicals and a ghost story and romantic suspense and spy novels and medical thrillers and crime novels. I've been all over the place, but each one of those books that took me out of what I was expected to do was so invigorating. It was a book that I needed to write. As an example, I wrote a book called Playing with Fire. Nobody wanted that book. Nobody expected that book. It was a historical about World War II, and about music—about the power of music—and having to do with the death camps. I remember my publisher going, "What are you doing?" And, you know, it's—it's true—they're—they—they are marketers, and they understood that that book would not sell as well, and it didn't. But it still remains one of my favorite books. And when you want to write a book, you need to write that book. That's all—even—even if nobody wants it.Jess LaheyI actually was—I'm so pleased that this came up, because that was actually going to be my question, because both you and Sarina have done this—done, you know, 90 degrees—whether it's out of, you know, one genre into another—and that, to me, requires an enormous amount of courage. Because you know you have people expecting things from you. And you in particular, Tess, have people saying, "No, I want the next one. I love this relationship. I want the next one." And—and dealing—you're not just dealing with the disappointment of whether it's an agent or an editor, but the disappointment of fans. And that's a pressure as well. So when I used to do journalism, I remember a question I asked of another journalist was, "How do you continue to write without fear of the comment section?" And essentially, for us, that's our—you know, those are our readers. So how do you find that thing within yourself to say, no, this really is the thing that I need to be writing now?Tess GerritsenWell, that is a really—it's a really tough decision to buck the trend or buck what everybody's expecting, because there's a thing in publishing called the death spiral. And if your book does not sell well, they will print fewer copies for the next one. And then that won't sell well. So you start—your career starts to go down the drain. And that is a danger every time you step out of your tried and true series and do something out of—you know, completely out of the ordinary. I think the reason I did it was that I really didn't give a damn. It was—it was like, Okay, maybe this will kill my career, but I've got to write this book. And it was always with the idea that if my publisher did not want that, I would just self-publish. I would just, you know, find another way to get it out there. And I—I was warned, rightly so, that your sales will not be good for this book, and that will—it will hurt the next contract. And I understood that. But it was the only way I could keep my career going. Once you get bored, and you're—you're trapped in a drawer, I think it shows up in your writing.Jess LaheyI had this very conversation with my agent. The—my first book did well. And so then, you know, the expectation is, I'll write like part two of that, or I'll write something for that exact same audience again. And when I told my agent—I said, "You know, this book on substance use prevention and kids—I—it's—I have to write it. And I'm going to write it even, you know, if I have to go out there and sell it out of the trunk of my car." And she said, "Okay, then I guess we're doing this." And yes...Tess Gerritsen(Laughing) They had their best wishes at heart.Jess LaheyAnd honestly, I love—I loved my book that did well. But The Addiction Inoculation is the book I'm most proud of. And, you know, that's—yeah, that's been very important to me.Tess GerritsenI often hear from writers that the book that sold the fewest copies was one that was—were their favorites. Those are the ones that they took a risk on, that they—I mean, they put their heart and soul into it. And maybe those hurt their careers, but those are the ones that we end up being proud of.Jess LaheyI like to remind Sarina of that, because I do remember we text each other constantly. We have a little group, the three of us, a little group text all day long. And there was—I remember when she first wrote a male-male romance, she was scared. She was really scared that this was going to be too different for her readers. And it ended up being, I think, my favorite book that she's ever written, and also a very important book for her in terms of her career development and growth, and what she loves about the work that she does. And so I like to remind her every once in a while, remember when you said that really scared you and you weren't sure how your readers were going to handle it?Sarina BowenRight? Well, I also did that in the middle of a series, and I went looking for confirmation that that is a thing that people did sometimes, and it was not findable. You know, that was...Jess LaheyWhat? Change things up in terms of—change things up in the middle of a series?Sarina BowenIn the middle of a series. And anyway, that book still sells.Tess GerritsenThat is a great act of courage, but it's also an act of confidence in yourself as a writer. There are ways to do it. I think some writers will just adopt a different pen name for something that's way out there.Jess LaheyIt's funny you should say... it's funny you should say that.Sarina BowenWell, no, and I never have done that, but, um—but anyway, yeah, that's hard. I, uh...Jess LaheyYeah.Sarina BowenIt's hard to know. Sometimes...Jess LaheyWe entertain it all the time. We do talk about that as an option all the time. Shouldn't we just pick up and do something completely different? One of the things that I also—I mentioned at the top of the podcast about, you know, you went off—not only have you done lots of different things in terms of your writing—but you went off and you did an entire documentary about pigs. I have—I have to ask you where on earth that came from and why. And it is a total delight, as I mentioned, and I have already recommended it to two people that I know also love the topic. But, you know, to go off—and especially when you usually, as some of us have experienced—our agents saying, so when am I going to see more pages? or when am I going to see the next book? And you say, I'm really sorry, but I have to go off and film this documentary about pigs.Tess GerritsenYes. Well, you know, I was an anthropology major in college, and I've always been interested in the pig taboo. You know, back then, everybody just assumed it was because, yeah, it was disease or they're dirty animals—that's why they're forbidden food. It never quite convinced me, because I'm Chinese-American. Asia—you know, Asia loves pork. Why aren't they worried about all that? So I was in Istanbul for a book tour once, and I remember I really wanted bacon, and, you know, I couldn't get bacon. And then I thought, okay, I really need to find out why pork is forbidden. This is a—this is a cultural and historical mystery that never made sense to me. The explanations just never made sense to me. It cannot be trichinosis. So I told my son that—my son is—he does—he's a filmmaker as well. And he just said, "Well, let's do it. Let's—we will pose it as a mystery," because it is a mystery. So it took us probably two years to go and—you know, we interviewed anthropologists and pet pig owners and archaeologists, actually, just to find out, what do they say? What is the answer to this? And to us, the answer really just came down to this cultural desire for every—every tribe—to define us versus them. You know, they eat pigs. They're not us, so therefore they're the enemy. And it was fascinating because we—we ended up finding out more about pigs than I was expecting, and also finding out that people who have pet pigs can sometimes be a little unusual.Jess LaheyAnd the people who purchase the clothes for the pigs are also crazy.Tess GerritsenYes. Sew outfits for their pigs and sleep with their pigs. And there was—there was one woman who had—she slept on the second floor of her house, so she had an elevator for her pig who couldn't make it up the stairs, and, you know, ramps to get up onto the bed because they've gotten so fat—they've been overfed. But it was—for me, at the heart of it was a mystery.Jess LaheyAs a nonfiction author whose whole entire reason for being is, "I don't know—let's find out," I think that's just the most delightful thing. And I loved your framing as, "I don't know, we have this question, let's go out there and just ask people about it and find the experts." And that's—oh, I could just live on that stuff. So...Tess GerritsenSo could I. You know, research is so enticing. It's enticing. It is—it can get you into trouble because you never write your book. Some of us just love to do the research.Jess LaheySarina actually has taken skating lessons, done glass blowing—what else have you done? Yoga classes and all—all kinds of things in the pursuit of knowledge for her characters. And I think that's a delight.Sarina BowenYes. If you can sign up for a class as part of your research, like, that is just the best day. Like, you know, oh, I must take these ice skating lessons twice a day for five months, because—yeah—or twice a week, but still.Tess GerritsenYou must be a good ice skater then.Sarina BowenI'm getting better.Tess GerritsenSo you never gave them up, I see.Jess LaheyWell, it's fun because she usually writes about hockey, but she has a figure skater coming up in this book that's coming out this fall. And she's like, "Well, I guess I'm just going to have to learn how to figure skate."Tess GerritsenYeah.Sarina BowenI also—one time I went to see Rebecca Skloot speak about her big nonfiction The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.Tess GerritsenOh, okay.Sarina BowenAnd she said that all her best ideas had come from moments in her life when she went, "Wait, what?!"Tess GerritsenYes. Yep.Sarina BowenIncluding for The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Like, she learned about the cells in high school—she was in high school biology class—and the teacher said, like, "This woman died in the '60s, but we're still using her cells," and she said, "Wait, what?!" And that's—that's what you made me think of with the pigs. Like, I think...Jess LaheyWell, and also your folder of ideas. I mean, I immediately texted Sarina after listening to a podcast where I heard an ad, and the ad made me go, "Oh that could be creepy." And then I'm like, "Okay, this is—this is a plot. This is going in the folder somewhere." And so you have to just think about how those things could unfold over time. And I love the idea of—and even in journalism—there are articles that I've written where I said, this just isn't their time. And then, like, five years later, I'll hear something out there, and I'm like, okay, finally, it's the time for this thing. And there's a reason you put that article in your idea—in your paper—manila folder of ideas.Tess GerritsenWell, I think writers are—we have to be curious. We have to be engaged in what's going on around us, because the ideas are everywhere. And I have this—I like to say I have a formula. It's called "two plus two equals five." And what that means is, sometimes you'll have a—you'll have a piece of information that, you know, there's a book here, but you haven't figured out what to do with it. And you wait for another piece of information from some completely different source, and you put them together, and they end up being like nuclear fusion—bigger than the…Sarina BowenYes!Jess LaheyYes!Tess GerritsenSome of the parts.Sarina BowenMost every book I've ever written works like that. Like, I have one idea that I drag around for, like, five years, and then I have this other idea, and one day I'm like, oh, those two things go together.Tess GerritsenYep.Jess LaheyYeah, absolutely. I think Stephen King mentioned that about Carrie. I think it was like, telekinesis, and that usually starts about the time of menstruation, and it was like, boom, there was Carrie. You know, those two things came together. I love that so much. So you mentioned that you have just handed in your next book, and we don't—we do not, as a rule, ask about what's next for an author, because I find that to be an incredibly intimidating and horrifying question to be asked. But I would love to hear; you know, is this—is this series one that you hope to continue working on? The main series, mainly because we have quite fallen in love with your little town in Maine—in Purity, Maine. Fantastic name for your town, by the way. It's really lovely. It creates such a nice dichotomy for these people who have seen and heard things during their careers that maybe are quite dark, and then they retire to a place called Purity. Is this a place where we can hopefully spend a little bit of time?Tess GerritsenWell, I am thinking about book number four now. I have an idea. You know, it always starts with—it starts with an idea and doodling around and trying to figure out what—you know, you start with this horrible situation, and then you have to explain it. So that's where I am now. I have this horrible situation, I have to explain it. So, yeah, I'm thinking about book four. I don't know how—you never know how long a series is going to go. It's a little tough because I have my characters who are internationally based—I mean, they've been around the world—but then I can't leave behind my local cop who is also a part of this group as well. So I have to keep an eye out on Maine being the center of most of the action.Sarina BowenRight, because how many international plots can you give Purity, Maine?Tess GerritsenThat's right, exactly. Well, luckily…Jess LaheyLook, Murder, She Wrote—how many things happened to that woman in that small town?Tess GerritsenExactly, exactly. Well, luckily, because I have so many CIA retirees up here, the international world comes to us. Like the next book, The Shadow Friends, is about a global security conference where one of the speakers gets murdered. And it turns out we have a global security conference right here in our town that was started by CIA 40 years ago. So I'm just—I'm just piggybacking on reality here. And—not that the spies up here think that's very amusing.Sarina BowenThat is fantastic, because, you know, the essential problem of writing a suspense novel is that you have to ground it in a reality that everyone is super familiar with, and you have to bring in this explosive bit of action that is unlikely to happen near any of us. And those two things have to fit together correctly. So by, um, by putting your retired spies in this tiny town, you have sort of, like, gifted yourself with that, you know, precise problem solver.Tess GerritsenYeah, reminding us.Sarina BowenYeah.Tess GerritsenBut there's only so far I can take that. I'm not sure what the limits... I think book four is going to take them all overseas, because my local cop, Jo, she's never been out of the country—except for Canada—and it's time for her dad to drag her over to Italy and say, "Your dead mom wanted to come to Italy, so I'm taking you." And, of course, things go wrong in Italy for Jo.Jess LaheyOf course, of course. Well, we're going to keep just banging on about how much we love these books. I think we've already mentioned it in three podcast episodes so far in our “What have you been reading lately that you've really loved?” So we're—we're big fans. And thank you so much for sitting down to talk with us and to—you know, one of the whole points of our podcast is to flatten the learning curve for other authors, so we hope that that's done a little bit of that for our listeners. And again, thank you so much. Where can people find you and your work if they want to learn a little bit more about Tess Gerritsen—her work?Tess GerritsenYou can go to TessGerritsen.com, and I try to post as much information there as I can. But I'm also at Bluesky, @TessGerritsen, and what is now called “X”—a legacy person on X—@TessGerritsen, yes.Jess LaheyThank you so, so much again. And for everyone out there listening, keep your butt in the chair and your head in the game.The Hashtag AmWriting Podcast is produced by Andrew Perella. Our intro music—aptly titled Unemployed Monday—was written and played by Max Cohen. Andrew and Max were paid for their time and their creative output, because everyone deserves to be paid for their work. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Inside Indiana Sports Breakfast with Kent Sterling
Indianapolis Colts - Anthony Richardson WILL NOT be traded! Alec Pierce? Maybe! Cignetti's SEC rule!

Inside Indiana Sports Breakfast with Kent Sterling

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 17:50


Anthony Richardson is more valuable to the Colts than anyone else, so why would Ballard deal him? Alec Pierce appears not destined to be extended, so a trade may happen for him. Curt Cignetti changed the SEC schedule with one comment! Fever tonight against league leading Lynx! Cubs favored tonight against Angels - why? Here is the link for the only autobiography ever published without praise for its author: https://www.amazon.com/Oops-Art-Learning-Mistakes-Adventures/dp/173420740X Contest rules: https://kentsterling.com/2025/07/03/rule-for-kent-sterling-conest/

Kevin & Query Podcast
Thursday 8/21: Colts fallout continues, Caitlin Clark update + WWE's Bronson Reed & I GOTTA KNOW!

Kevin & Query Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 135:15 Transcription Available


00:00 – 14:00 – More fallout from Daniel Jones being named the starter over Anthony Richardson, Caitlin Clark has yet another injury on her way back to the team, Purdue football, WWE returning to Indianapolis in September and superstar Bronson Reed will join us later in the show 14:01 – 21:43 – Morning Checkdown 21:44 – 43:02– Why is Anthony Richardson not playing in Sunday’s preseason finale?, we play I GOTTA KNOW: will AR be with the Colts at the end of this season, more likely the Colts make the playoffs or get a top-5 pick?, poo dollars, 3 inch extension 43:03 – 1:09:12 – We take calls on the Colts situation, will fans boo Daniel Jones in Week 1, concern over Lou Anarumo, Xavien Howard’s first practice with the Colts, what if the Colts sneak into the playoffs and what would that mean for Ballard’s future, what if Daniel Jones plays really well?, Morning Checkdown 1:09:13 – 1:21:48 –James offers his PGA golfer list to Kevin, Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and chimes in on the golf conversation, his latest on Caitlin Clark having a setback in her rehab a couple of weeks ago, expectations for the Fever following all of the injuries, championship window closed this season?, Rick Carlisle’s extension with the Pacers? 1:21:49 – 1:28:51 – Kevin and Jeff have had fantasy football issues, when would Anthony Richardson be drafted?, practice squad pay outs 1:28:52 – 1:51:36 – Red light cameras, position battles heading into the final preseason game, concerns on the offensive line?, who is the most explosive member of the Colts offense, Morning Checkdown 1:51:37 – 2:02:20 – The Athletic’s fantasy football expert Joe Ciely joins us to discuss draft strategy, who is the top pick in fantasy, Colts outside of Jonathan Taylor, fantasy football core beliefs, when did he realize he can do fantasy football for a career? 2:02:21 – 2:15:14 – WWE Superstar Bronson Reeds joins us to discuss WWE’s Wrestlepalooza event coming to Indianapolis, John Cena’s final match in Indy, coming back from his broken foot, being a new father, the shoes he’d steal if he could, Paul Heyman’s impact, we give away another spot in the fantasy football league, Dolphins (Colts Week 1 opponent) will play starters in preseason finaleSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So Many Shows!
Ballard: Discussion Podcast for S1Ep9 “Collateral”

So Many Shows!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 48:45


The Dig Down crew discusses Ballard Season 1 Episode 9: In the penultimate episode of this first season, Ballard and Parker discover that there was a survivor of the serial killer. With the survivors' help, they uncover the identity of the killer. Ballard Season 1 Episode 9: Collateral: After looping Captain Berchum in on the […] The post Ballard: Discussion Podcast for S1Ep9 “Collateral” appeared first on So Many Shows!.

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So Many Shows!
Pete’s Birthday Mashup Podcast

So Many Shows!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 33:59


Pete celebrated his birthday with a supersized Mashup Podcast: Our recent Podcast was a true Mashup, as the So Many Shows crew had a round-table discussion about a variety of shows. Which shows did we pick? Bosch and Bosch Legacy: Of course, we went with one of our favorite shows of the past decade. Ballard: […] The post Pete's Birthday Mashup Podcast appeared first on So Many Shows!.

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The Jason Rantz Show
Hour 3: Traveling with kids just got easier, Matt Rife commercial, guest Chief Craig Meidl

The Jason Rantz Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 47:29


Things are about to get much easier if you have to travel with kids. Suspects stole thousands of dollars’ worth of oddities from a curiosity shop in Ballard. e.l.f. cosmetics is receiving blowback for featuring comedian Matt Rife in a new ad. The rate of ICE arrests in Washington dropped in July. // LongForm: GUEST: Former Spokane Police Chief Craig Meidl joined an advisory board to tackle crime at the northern border, and he reacts to new 2024 crime data showing Washington murder and violent crime rates are through the roof. // Quick Hit: Seattle saw a sharp decline in tourism and that means less tax revenue.

Seattle's Morning News with Dave Ross
Robert Sherman in Kyiv on Ukrainian perspective ahead of the summit between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin-LIVE

Seattle's Morning News with Dave Ross

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 34:35


Luke Duecy on several retail crimes in West Seattle and Ballard-LIVE // Robert Sherman in Kyiv on Ukrainian perspective ahead of the summit between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin-LIVE // Luke Duecy with local perspective on the summit between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin-LIVE // Katrina Guischard on how to navigate social media and AI while raising kids-LIVE // The Rick Rizzs Show: Previewing the series against the New York Mets and the Little League World Series-LIVE // Gee Scott with a preview of tonight's Seahawks preseason game-LIVE // Paul Holden with a weekend planner-LIVE

Spike's Car Radio
Maggie Q's Totaled Lamborghini

Spike's Car Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 58:51


Spike is joined by actress Maggie Q to dive into her new show "Ballard," her perfect Land Cruiser for surf adventures, and her hilarious Mission Impossible Lamborghini crash story. Plus, the guys debate the ethics of Cart Narcs and critique the controversial Tesla Diner. ______________________________________________

London Review Bookshop Podcasts
Deborah Levy & Adam Thirlwell: The Position of Spoons

London Review Bookshop Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 44:43


In The Position of Spoons novelist, essayist and playwright Deborah Levy invites the reader to share in her interior world, mapping her own life through the lives and works of the artists and writers who have shaped her own practice, from Marguerite Duras to Colette and Ballard, and from Lee Miller to Francesca Woodman and Paula Rego. Levy, described by Lauren Elkin as ‘one of the most exciting voices in contemporary British fiction', talks about it here with Adam Thirlwell.

Driftwood Outdoors
EP. 306: Shags Hits the Walleye Capital: Fishing Lake of the Woods

Driftwood Outdoors

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 48:16 Transcription Available


This week on Driftwood Outdoors, Shags heads north to the legendary Lake of the Woods for the Fishing with Shags Experience at Ballard's Resort—recently ranked the #3 fishing lodge in the country by USA Today.From early morning casts to big-time catches, Shags and the crew teamed up with expert guide Brian for an unforgettable few days on the water. Hear the stories, the laughs, and the highlights from this epic summer trip to the Walleye Capital of the World.If you love fishing, this one's for you.For more info: Ballard's Resort FBBallard's Resort INSTABallard's Resort WebsiteSpecial thanks to:Living The Dream Outdoor PropertiesSuperior Foam Insulation LLCDoolittle TrailersScenic Rivers TaxidermyConnect with Driftwood Outdoors:FacebookInstagramYouTubeEmail:info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Personal Development Mastery
#526 Seven signs you're ignoring your inner guidance, and how to fix it for more peace and purpose, with Erica Ballard.

Personal Development Mastery

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 30:05 Transcription Available


Have you ever wondered why success still leaves you feeling disconnected and how to truly hear your inner voice?In a world obsessed with hustle and external achievement, many high performers feel the inner tug toward something deeper, yet struggle to trust it. This episode dives into the art of accessing and honoring your inner guidance, especially during life's most uncertain transitions.Discover how acceptance, not resistance, can open the door to spiritual clarity and practical transformation.Learn how to differentiate between the voice of your intuition and the noise of fear and ego.Find out how reconnecting with joy and self-awareness can guide high-achievers to meaningful career and life choices.Listen now to learn how to trade burnout for inner wisdom and make aligned, confident decisions from a place of calm and trust. ˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:02:36 - Erica's Spiritual Turning Point: Being Fired on Maternity Leave07:10 - Cultivating Acceptance and Overcoming Resistance10:32 - Distinguishing Intuition from Ego15:49 - Reconnecting with Spiritual Guidance21:59 - Balancing Career Ambition with Personal Fulfillment26:39 - Contact Information and Social Media Platforms27:40 - Personal Development and Life Advice29:07 - Closing Remarks and Final Wisdom˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:"Do what you love and trust that it's enough."˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Erica's website: https://www.ericaballard.co/˚To explore coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚

Soundside
The Sound Transit CEO answers your questions

Soundside

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 33:59


Sound Transit has a busy few years ahead. Trains are set to start running to Federal Way in December, but a long-awaited east side expansion across Lake Washington has been delayed again – to at least April 2026. That comes as riders and public transit enthusiasts alike are clamoring for additional light rail service to Ballard, West Seattle and beyond. Amid all of this, Sound Transit has a new CEO, former King County Executive Dow Constantine. Constantine came to KUOW for a long conversation about the future of Sound Transit and to answer several questions from our audience. Guest Dow Constantine, CEO of Sound Transit Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What The Falk Podcast
Sunderland AFC's Premier League Preview show - WTF Podcast

What The Falk Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 75:44


Sunderland are back in the Premier League this weekend. The Ballard moment, that Watson goal still fresh in the mind, but now it is time for the reality of what we have to come. Can Sunderland return to the top flight, and ensure it is more than just a one season stay? To preview the season ahead, we have Sophie, Pete, Ian and Dave to run through our predictions for the season, who will shine, and who will bag the goals to keep us in the Premier League come season end. Plus, who will win the league, and our unpopular Premier League opinions. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #EPL

Harvester Christian Church
Perspectives | Nick Ballard

Harvester Christian Church

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 35:13


The God who named every star sees you as significant and placed you in your place to live out His purpose.

So Many Shows!
Ballard: Interview with Stephen A Chang

So Many Shows!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 41:35


The Dig Down Podcast interviews Stephen A. Chang: Stephen A Chang has done a fantastic job bringing Maurice “Mo” Bassi to life on Bosch Legacy and Ballard. Tracey and Mike from So Many Shows recently had the opportunity to discuss Stephen‘s favorite moments from the sets and a bit about his life. Our talk with Stephen […] The post Ballard: Interview with Stephen A Chang appeared first on So Many Shows!.

52317
124: A Brick, a Beam, a Ballard

52317

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 14:29


Inside one of North Liberty's oldest buildings, architect Andrew Ballard is designing what's next. With Studio Combine, he turns complex projects into purposeful, enduring spaces. His approach favors curiosity, clarity, and collaboration, with a style shaped as much by experience as it is by intent. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation companies and home to solar energy and tech startups, and entrepreneurs getting their big ideas off the ground. Get to know your new business community.

The Pilot Podcast - TV Reviews and Interviews!

Can Ballard redeem her career with a team of volunteers? Do you need to know anything about Bosch before watching this spinoff? And how does this police procedural rank in a crowded genre? Tune in to find out!Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect with us:  Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Follow us @ThePilotPod on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts

Audiolibros Por qué leer
El jardín del tiempo - J. G. Ballard

Audiolibros Por qué leer

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 27:06


Esperar. Una tortuosa manera de pasar el tiempo es aguardar el desenlace. El conde Axel sabe que sin sus rosas de cristal la vida se deshará como un nudo de seda. Con esa conciencia prepara la llegada de la horda. Día a día, pétalo a pétalo. Hay un tic-tac irrefrenable. Este cuento, tan atemorizante como dramático, escrito por el inglés J. G. Ballard fue publicado con esta traducción al español en la revista argentina Minotauro de marzo-abril de 1965. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Pre producción y voz: CECILIA BONA Editó este episodio: DANY FERNÁNDEZ @danyrap.f para @activandoproducciones.proyecto ⚙️ Producción: XIMENA GONZALEZ @ximegonzal3z Edición de video: LUZ FERNÁNDEZ @luzma.fz ¡Ayudanos a crecer! Patrociná POR QUÉ LEER: https://porqueleer.com/patrocina Nuestras redes sociales: ⚡https://instagram.com/porqueleerok ⚡https://twitter.com/porqueleerok ⚡https://www.facebook.com/porqueleerok/

That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse
COURTNEY TAYLOR: Building Her Yellow Brick Road

That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 64:47


This episode, we're following the wildly talented Courtney Taylor down her own self-made "yellow brick road." From her early days in Philly to a practical pivot to criminal justice and sociology in Delaware, acting wasn't always on Courtney's radar. But thanks to her movie-loving dad and a growing passion for performance, she eventually found her way to an agent—and a Marvel audition that changed how she approached her career. In this episode, Courtney shares how she carved her own path in the industry, from booking a co-star on Insecure by ad-libbing her way into a fully realized character, to landing a direct offer from Quinta Brunson via DMs for Abbott Elementary. We dive into her scene-stealing comedy work on Shrinking, her bold shift into drama on Ballard, and how she embraces stillness, research, and intuition in her performances. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Courtney Taylor right here. CREDITS: Ballard Abbott Elementary Shrinking Insecure Neon Killing It Send Help Single & Anxious The Company You Keep The Invitation GUEST LINKS: IMDB: Courtney Taylor, Actress, Director, Writer THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS: For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition SLAYTEMBER: Starting September 18th MAGIC MIND: 60% off ONEAUDITION60 THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly PATREON: @thatoneaudition CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher EPISODE CREDITS: WRITER: Erin McCluskey WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings ASSISTANT: Elle Powell SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri

Givs and the Bank
Press Conferences (Jayden Ballard)

Givs and the Bank

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 326:52


Around The Oval
Press Conferences (Jayden Ballard)

Around The Oval

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 326:52


So Many Shows!
Ballard: Discussion Podcast for S1Ep8 “Last Call”

So Many Shows!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 49:09


The Dig Down crew discusses Ballard Season 1 Episode 8: In this episode of Ballard, the team collaborates to identify the remaining corrupt officers, particularly after Martina uncovers a dark secret. Last Call: Ballard Season 1, Episode 8: Mike, Pete, and Tracey discuss their favorite moments from this episode. They also discuss their character spotlight, […] The post Ballard: Discussion Podcast for S1Ep8 “Last Call” appeared first on So Many Shows!.

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Harvester Christian Church
Keeping in Step with the Spirit | Nick Ballard

Harvester Christian Church

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 32:46


Following the Holy Spirit means choosing each day to let God lead our lives in a way that points others to Him.

The Jason Rantz Show
Hour 2: Ballard coyotes, young Seattle men shift to the right, Dunkin' ad triggers woke mob

The Jason Rantz Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 47:22


A pack of coyotes are disturbing a neighborhood in Ballard. Young men in Seattle are slowly moving to the right. Kamala has a new book about her campaign for president. // Big Local: A woman in Kenmore is furious that a mentally unstable neighbor keeps terrorizing her home and has not been held accountable. The Thurston County Republican Party ruffled feathers online with a poll question about transgender athletes playing girls’ sports. // You Pick the Topic: Now Dunkin’ is under fire for a new ad that mentions ‘genetics.’

SciFi TV Rewatch
Episode 618 The Librarians: The Next Chapter S01E06 And the House of Cards

SciFi TV Rewatch

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 59:49


Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are watching, listener feedback, and analysis of the TNT series The Librarians: The Next Chapter. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the developing team dynamics and the fact that Vikram now refers to Lysa, Connor, and Charlie as his friends.  In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne continues with Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and Dave tackles two documentaries featured on Netflix. In Listener Feedback, Susanne mentions Wayne's Tanzanian book reports, Fred from the Netherlands considers checking out the crime drama Ballard, and Alan in England mentions the teenage actress playing the devil. Remember to join the genre television and film discussion on the SciFi TV Rewatch Facebook group for the latest genre television show news and podcast releases. Episode Grade: A-  

Career Can Do
The Trailblazer Woman Effect with Elle Ballard

Career Can Do

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 16:12


What does it really mean to be a trailblazer? Elle Ballard, founder of Women of the World Network, joins Mary Ann Faremouth on this episode of Career Can Do to share how women from across the globe are coming together to support, uplift, and grow - together. Elle is hosting a special event on October 18th in Houston called Trailblazer Woman, designed to celebrate women who pursue their passions with courage and resilience. She explains how the WOW community has created a space for women to gain visibility, build lasting relationships, and share lessons from their journeys in life and business. “We can grow together faster,” Elle says, “if we have that circle that we can come to, that we can share, that we can just be in.” Mary Ann shares her own experience with WOW, including how contributing to the group's collaborative books helped her land new opportunities and expand her reach. From speaking engagements and podcast features to powerful new friendships, WOW has helped her - and many others - step into their full potential. The upcoming event will feature speakers from diverse backgrounds, dancing, networking, and time for reflection as we begin to look toward the year ahead. Elle encourages women to come ready to connect, learn, and be inspired. Two things you'll walk away with? New relationships that can grow into something meaningful—and fresh ideas to carry you into 2025 with clarity and confidence. Resources Trailblazer Woman Event in Houston - 18th of October Elle Ballard on LinkedIn Mary Ann Faremouth on the Web | X (Twitter)

The Viall Files
E975 - JaNa and Kenny Breakup Contd, Maggie Q, The Valley Reunion w/ Elizabeth Wagmeister & RHOA Reunion

The Viall Files

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 121:09


Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  More information has come out about the JaNa and Kenny breakup and we have… thoughts to say the least! Plus, Elizabeth Wagmeister stops by to give her take on the Valley Reunion, the Tea app data breach, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni updates, E! News cancellation, and more! Later, Maggie Q joins to tell us all about her new show Ballard, streaming now on Amazon Prime Video! Meanwhile, we get into the RHOA Reunion, some of your hot takes from the hotline, and more! You won't want to miss it.   “It's diabolical…” Subscribe to The ENVY Media Newsletter Today: https://www.viallfiles.com/newsletter  Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff. Available wherever you get your podcasts and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@humblebragpod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/humble-brag-with-crystal-and-cynthia/id1774286896 Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.supportingcast.fm/  We've partnered with Mint Mobile to open a hot takes hotline to hear your scorching hot opinions! Give us your hot takes, thoughts and theories and we'll read and react to the best ones on an upcoming Reality Recap episode! All you have to do is call 1-855-MINT-TLK or, if you prefer the numbers, that's 1-855-646-8855 and leave us a message. Please make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@theviallfiles.com to be a part of our Monday episodes. Follow us on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheViallFiles Listen To Disrespectfully now! Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disrespectfully/id1516710301 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0J6DW1KeDX6SpoVEuQpl7z?si=c35995a56b8d4038 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCh8MqSsiGkfJcWhkan0D0w To Order Nick's Book Go To: http://www.viallfiles.com  If you would like to get some texting advice on Office Hours send an email to asknick@theviallfiles.com with “Texting Office Hours” in the subject line! To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/theviallfiles     THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Mint Mobile - This summer, don't get burned by your old wireless bill. Make the switch to Mint Mobile. Get 3-months of Unlimited premium wireless service for 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/viall  GoPure! - For a limited time, our listeners get 25% off goPure with code VIALL at checkout. Just head to https://gopurebeauty.com, use code VIALL, and you're all set. OpenPhone -  OpenPhone is offering our listeners 20% off of your first 6 months at https://openphone.com/viall  Upwork - Visit https://upwork.com/save right now to get a $200 credit to put towards your next freelancer to help grow your business. Beyond Yoga - Visit https://beyondyoga.com and access a 20% welcome offer using code THEVIALLFILES for a limited time. Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (07:03) - Love Island (22:59) - Mint Mobile Hot Take Hotline (35:58) - Household Headlines (01:08:55) - The Valley (01:26:17) - Bachelor In Paradise (01:28:46) - RHOA (01:37:06) - Maggie Q Interview (01:50:56) - Movie Game (01:57:22) - Outro Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall @nnataliejjoy @maggieq @ewagmeister @justinkaphillips @leahgsilberstein @dereklanerussell  

Coaching Mind's Podcast: Mental training plans for athletes
#138 - Choosing Joy Through Adversity with Kierstyn Ballard

Coaching Mind's Podcast: Mental training plans for athletes

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 37:39 Transcription Available


In this episode of the Coaching Minds podcast, we sit down with former Baylor pole vaulter Kierstyn Ballard to talk about the real journey behind the highlights — from early gymnastics to Division I athletics, injuries, identity loss, and choosing joy through adversity.Kierstyn opens up about navigating mental and emotional challenges, her faith, and what it really takes to ask for help when things feel like they're falling apart. Whether you're an athlete, coach, or parent, her insight will challenge you to rethink what toughness means — and how to grow through setbacks.Topics we cover:Transitioning from gymnastics to pole vaultingThe mental side of committing in high-risk performanceThe identity crisis of injury and retirementAsking for help and breaking the stigmaHer faith and mindset through four chaotic yearsAre you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level? Check out our website to learn more about 1-on-1 training opportunities:mentaltrainingplan.com/athletesAre you a COACH looking for an affordable year-round mental performance training program? Check out the MTP Academy available through our website:mentaltrainingplan.com/teams

How to Decorate
Ep. 424: Exploring Our NEW Fall 2025 Items!

How to Decorate

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 73:53


Caroline, Taryn, and Ballard product designer Will Turner dive into Ballard Designs' latest fall collection from swatches, decor items, sofas, and more! The group explores the extensive process behind the creation of new products and their launches, highlighting key pieces such as the Newberry furniture, custom-size rugs, and various home accessories. Seasonal inspirations and trending colors, including chocolatey browns, sage greens, and lavender are discussed, with insights on how to incorporate these hues and designs into your home. This episode is packed with tips, inspiration, and sneak peeks into the latest from Ballard Designs. Products Mentioned: Eton Sofa - https://bit.ly/4obmJIN The Netta Chandelier - https://bit.ly/4ocNE72 Merriton Green Fabric - https://bit.ly/46ts47X Scotty Woven Tray - https://bit.ly/455W0ED Marion Bedding - https://bit.ly/4mhWVsG Greek Key Rug - https://bit.ly/40ILUIF Lisette Bistro Table - https://bit.ly/3GZs1X8 Dottie Coffee Table - https://bit.ly/46yRq4q Amelia Collection - https://bit.ly/46xEs6U Loire Side Table - https://bit.ly/4ogvyRK Jolene Table Lamp - https://bit.ly/44UXhQh Judy Buffet Lamp - https://bit.ly/3IJV2GT Pierre Bedding Collection - https://bit.ly/45erRDf Newberry Furniture Collection - https://bit.ly/3Hbv0M5 Maxine Nightstand - https://bit.ly/46xF8cs Rena Media Cabinet - https://bit.ly/3IOb8PD Winslow Woven Urn and Pedestal - https://bit.ly/3IQkrys Leanne Bookshelf - https://bit.ly/40C5mXy Samantha Canopy Bed - https://bit.ly/40IMZAd What You'll Hear on This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to Ballard Designs Podcast 00:34 Exciting New Product Launches 02:00 Seasonal Inspirations and Trends 10:05 Color and Fabric Highlights 11:33 Pattern Play and Design Tips 30:09 Tortoise Accessories and Nature-Inspired Decor 35:28 Charming Table Lamps 36:41 The Fandelier Revolution 37:45 Miles Redd Collection Relaunch 39:56 Artisanal Decor Highlights 40:50 Winslow Vase and Versatile Tables 44:10 Custom Rug Program 47:14 Elegant Brown Furniture 56:31 Suzanne's Closet Collection 01:08:26 Final Thoughts and Shopping Tips Also Mentioned: ⁠ballarddesigns.com⁠⁠ | Shop New Fall 2025 Items Now! Please send in your questions so we can answer them on our next episode! And of course, subscribe to the podcast in Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can always check back here to see new episodes, but if you subscribe, it'll automatically download to your phone. Happy Decorating! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Opportunist
Exporting the Mission: Tim Ballard's Legal Trouble in Argentina

The Opportunist

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 43:41


In this follow-up episode, The Opportunist explores the latest legal troubles facing Tim Ballard, this time in Argentina, where he's under investigation for alleged misconduct tied to his anti-trafficking efforts. As the international scrutiny mounts, questions grow louder about the true motives behind Ballard's crusade.Thank you to our sponsors:Betterhelp: Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/OPPORTUNISTSimplisafe: Get 50% off your new SimpliSafe system with professional monitoring and your first month free at SimpliSafe.com/OPPORTUNISTEarnin: Download EarnIn today. When you download the EarnIn app, type in The Opportunist under PODCAST when you sign up.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse
ALAIN UY: Imperfection is Magic in Your Auditions

That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 63:57


Today, we're thrilled to welcome back a truly special guest—one of only three returning guests in our show's history—the incredible actor Alain Uy. Since his last appearance in January 2021, Alain's career has soared, with standout roles in The Cleaning Lady, Power IV, and most recently Ballard. But here's the twist: despite this impressive success, Alain candidly admits to quitting acting multiple times a year—sometimes even right before a premiere. Alain offers invaluable insight into his creative process. He shares his technical self-tape approach—including the unexpected power of the cold read—and how embracing imperfection can create audition magic. You'll learn his simple but transformative framework for breaking down any scene as an argument, negotiation, or seduction. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Alain Uy right here. CREDITS: Ballard Station 19 True Detective Grey's Anatomy The Morning Show Power Book IV: Force The Cleaning Lady The Paper Tigers Helstrom Grimm Pure Genius The Last Ship Rizzoli & Isles GUEST LINKS: IMDB: Alain Uy, Actor, Producer, Director THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS: For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition MAGIC MIND: 48% off ONEAUDITION20 THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly PATREON: @thatoneaudition CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher EPISODE CREDITS: WRITER: Erin McCluskey WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings ASSISTANT: Elle Powell SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri

Killer Psyche
Real Crime, Real Stories: The Making of Amazon's 'Ballard' with Michael Connelly and LAPD Veteran Mitzi Roberts

Killer Psyche

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 35:49


Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong sits down with bestselling author Michael Connelly and veteran LAPD detective Mitzi Roberts to discuss Ballard, the new Prime Video series expanding Connelly's gritty “Harry Bosch” universe. The show's lead, Renee Ballard, is inspired by Mitzi's real-life work tracking down killers – like the infamous Samuel Little – and shaped by her decades-long career on the force. Candice explores how Mitzi's pursuit of justice and Connelly's storied career as an author merged to bring Ballard to life, and how truth and fiction can collide to tell gripping stories on the screen.Be the first to know about Wondery's newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterNeed more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they're always ad-free. Start your free trial in the Wondery App or visit wondery.app.link/TI5l5KzpDLb now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.