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For more than a decade, millions have turned Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo's pain into a soundtrack, pressing play as he publicly wrestled with depression, anger, addiction, and identity. Fans and media outlets in the music industry have praised his vulnerability, turning deeply personal struggles into albums, streams, clicks, and profit. Yet after years of public confession and cathartic self-expression, Caleb has announced that he is leaving his wife and embracing a proudly gay lifestyle. What we want to look at isn't merely the announcement itself, but the trajectory that led here. As we examine the progression and, in many ways, the regression of his lyrical content over the years, and see whether or not constantly looking inward for answers has actually brought healing, or whether it has ultimately led further away from the hope, identity, and transformation that can only be found in Jesus. Follow Good Fight Ministries on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodfightministries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodfightministries Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/goodfightmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodfightministries Rumble: https://rumble.com/GoodFightMinistries Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodfight Underoath Blasphemes Jesus? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IQtlkv2HQs
Finally uploading this one after another strong bout of procrastination but hey, at least the audio sounds good this time. The audio is what really matters here because we're covering one of the biggest albums we've done on the show so far and that's Tyler, the Creator's Igor. Igor cemented Tyler as an all around creative force to be reckoned with. Someone who at one point was seen as an edgy internet rapper was now being touted as a generational talent. Winning grammies, selling out tours, getting partnerships, etc. It started to shift with Flower Boy but this album catapulted Tyler into the stratosphere where he's been able to remain since.The vinyl I have for this album is actually one of the more valuable pieces in my collection. An exclusive standard weight mint green record housed in a standard gatefold package with with some alternate album artwork done by Lewis Rossignol. This version was exclusive to Tyler's merch online merch store for the only 24 hours the day of the album's release and I managed to snag a copy. It sounds great and features a vinyl only track "Boyfriend" which also available on the other pressings.In the news corner this week we spend most of it talking about Jack and Sharon Osbourne actively trying to profit off the memory of Ozzy in the most ghoulish ways they possibly can, as quickly as they possibly can. We also talk about some of the more insane reactions to Caleb Shomo of Beartooth coming out as gay. Instagram - @MBFrecordspodAmanda's IG/TikTok/YouTube - @MothraLunaJason's Discogs - https://www.discogs.com/user/FrequencyShift/collection Theme music by SHADE08 x 80root on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bewQPpTnfgg&list=PPSVHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Thank you for checking out this episode of Raised on the Radio. If you like what you hear, do us a favor and go to whatever podcast app you use and hit that subscribe button. For this episode we chat about-Caleb Shomo of Beartooth Coming Put As Gay-New Music of the Week (Fading Saints)-Throwback Music of the Week (Eighteen Visions)Go to www.bioptimizers.com/ROTR10 and use discount code "ROTR10" for 15% off Instagram: @bioptimizersFacebook: @BIOptimizersX: @BIOptimizersTik Tok: @BIOptimizersGo to www.morphogennutrition.com and use discount code "ROTR" for 10% offInstagram: @morphogen_nutritionFacebook: @MorphogenNutritionTik Tok: @morphogen_nutritionWe are always looking for great sponsorship and collaboration opportunities. If you or anyone you know has a business they are trying to grow and want to jump on board with us, email us at raisedontheradiostl@gmail.com.If you would like to get a hold of us, you can reach out through email or on the social medias.Instagram: @raised_on_the_radioFacebook: @raisedontheradio X: @radio_raised TikTok: @raisedontheradiostl YouTube: @raisedontheradio7424Email: raisedontheradiostl@gmail.comWebsite: www.raisedontheradiostl.comMake sure to follow Patrick's project Rocky Rocky on all the socials! Instagram: @rocky_rocky_stlX: @RockyRockyBandTikTok: @rockyrockystlYouTube: @rockyrocky4369
Heyyyy Coven, welcome back and happy Wednesday! We've got a special treat for you guys today… Caleb Shomo, from Beartooth, is joining the episode! Caleb's here to talk all about his coming out journey. From his humble beginnings, to touring the country, there's so much to unpack and discuss! What did the fans think? How did the media take it? Most importantly, what in the world is on Caleb's Daddy List??? All of your burning questions are answered right here, so come join us to find out! In need of something cute and stylish for the summer? Get yourself or whoever's on your daddy list a tee, hoodie, or beanie from our store! Please support our show and show off your love for Disrespectfully by repping our official gear :) K Love ya bye! Buy our merch! https://disrespectfullypod.com/ Thank you to our sponsors! Alloy: Join the 95% of women who tried Alloy and saw relief in the first 2 weeks. Head to https://MyAlloy.com and use the code DISRESPECTFULLY and tell them all about your symptoms, and you'll get a fully customized treatment plan and unlimited messaging with your doctor. Article: Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit https://Article.com/DISRESPECTFULLY and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. Ogee: If you're ready to raise your beauty standards, Ogee's got you covered. Go to https://ogee.com/disrespectfully and use code DISRESPECTFULLY for 20% off. Ollie: Head to https://Ollie.com/disrespectfully, tell them all about your dog, and use code: DISRESPECTFULLY to get 70% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! Wayfair: Patio season is here and these deals won't last! Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Willie's Remedy: Order now at https://drinkwillies.com and use code DISRESPECTFULLY for 20% off of your first order + free shipping on orders over $95, and enjoy life in the high country. Connect with the Coven! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1930451457469874 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/disrespectfullypod/ Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disrespectfully/id1516710301 Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0J6DW1KeDX6SpoVEuQpl7z?si=c35995a56b8d4038 Follow us on Social! Disrespectfully Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disrespectfullypod Disrespectfully Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@disrespectfullypod Katie Maloney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musickillskate Dayna Kathan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daynakathan Cassie Galonsky Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassieg2011/ Disrespectfully is an Envy Media Production.
Riot Fest announced their 2026 lineup featuring Tool, Angine De Poitrine, Iggy Pop & many more, taking place September 18th - 20th at Douglas Park in Chicago, Soundgarden's Kim Thayil announces his new book and gives an update on the status of the band and how they are currently working with decade-old demos featuring late vocalist Chris Cornell for their upcoming release, a new public Jimi Hendrix exhibit will open June 19th at his former London home giving fans a glimpse into his personal life from that era, Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo comes out as gay and ends his 14-year marriage with support from his ex-wife, Tom Morello announced the Power To The People festival in DC with Foo Fighters, Dropkick Murphys, Dave Matthews Band and more… PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia', Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock Album Artwork of the Week' & much more!All of our links are up at www.rocknewsweekly.com every Monday, where you can check out the full episode on 8 different platforms (including Amazon Audible & Apple/Google Podcasts)Watch us LIVE, chat with us & more…Every Sunday around 2pm PST @ https://www.twitch.tv/rocknewsweeklyWatch all of our videos, interviews & subscribe at Youtube.com/@rocknewsweeklyFollow us online:Instagram.com/rocknewsweeklyFacebook.com/rocknewsweeklyTwitter.com/rocknewsweeklyTikTok.com/@rocknewsweekly#RiotFest #Soundgarden #JimiHendrix #CalebShomo #PowerToThePeopleFestival#Rock #News #RockNews #RockNewsWeekly #RockNewsWeeklyPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #Metal #HeavyMetal #Alt #Alternative #ClassicRock #70s #80s #90s #Indie #Trivia #RockTrivia #RockBirthdays #NewMusic #NewMusicReleases
"It didn't feel like I'm watching a show or I'm watching these members play these songs. It felt like I was in a one and a half hour thrill ride." Brian breaks down why Bring Me The Horizon's Next Gen tour is a PS1-fueled thrill ride, and the hosts discuss the scene's reaction to Beartooth's Caleb Shomo coming out as gay. Plus, Brian and Lizzie get into the controversial new Ozzy Osbourne interactive AI avatar—is Sharon Osbourne just securing his legacy, or is this the ultimate metal cash grab? And to cap it off, they review Drake's attempts to recover from the Kendrick Lamar fallout, noting that none of his newest tracks pass the song of the summer test. It's another auspicious day of infotainment on idobi Radio. We're teaching you things you didn't know, even if you wouldn't pass a college course with this info. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: • BMTH's Live Show Evolution: Why the Next Gen tour feels like a 90s video game fever dream. • Caleb Shomo Comes Out: Navigating the metalcore community's response to the Beartooth frontman, and addressing lingering homophobia in the scene. • The Ozzy AI Avatar: Debating the Osbourne family's latest IP move and the weird future of legacy acts. • Drake Post-Kendrick: Why none of Drake's new drops are claiming the Song of the Summer title. JOIN THE CLUB! Youtube: https://emosocial.club/youtube Instagram: https://emosocial.club/instagram TikTok: https://emosocial.club/tiktok Twitch: https://emosocialclub.tv Discord: https://emosocial.club/discord Facebook: https://emosocial.club/facebook Twitter: https://emosocial.club/twitter Support the Show:Leave a review on Apple Podcasts/SpotifyShare this episode with a friend who needs to hear itSupport us and watch exclusive episodes: https://emosocialclub.tvIt was never just a phase. We connect the Myspace era to today's waves. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Today's episode of The Rizzuto Show somehow turns into a full-blown academic collapse as the gang spirals into a chaotic spelling bee competition that proves middle schoolers are smarter than every adult in the room. Seriously… nobody could spell “diarrhea” without looking like they were fighting demons. If you've ever confidently spelled a word wrong in a work email and immediately wanted to move to another country, this episode of your favorite daily comedy show is for you.The crew dives into the insanity of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, where kids are out here spelling words nobody's ever heard while grown adults on this show can barely survive “separate” and “bougie.” Lern absolutely battles for her life trying to spell basic words while Rizzuto and the gang provide the emotional support of raccoons fighting over French fries. Honestly, if spelling counted as cardio, this episode would qualify as CrossFit.Then things shift into celebrity chaos with Crap on Celebrities featuring emotional David Lee Roth stories, Ted Nugent tour updates, Nicolas Cage lying in Elvis Presley's bed, and the heartbreaking realization that Heath Ledger is still gone and we're all still upset about it. Plus: Russell Crowe yelling at autograph hunters, Jerry Seinfeld allegedly crushing a child's spirit, and James Corden once again proving that every rude celebrity rumor about him somehow feels believable.Also in today's mess:Beartooth singer Caleb Shomo publicly comes out and opens up emotionally about his journeyReba McEntire continues being America's favorite redheaded auntRob Base gets remembered properly because “It Takes Two” still slaps at weddingsThe gang debates celebrity jerks and who's secretly awful in real lifeRizz delivers a Dracula impression so powerful it may legally count as theaterThis daily comedy show is packed with celebrity news, hilarious fails, pop culture commentary, weird news, music stories, and the kind of sarcastic group therapy only The Rizzuto Show can provide. If you like funny podcasts, comedy talk, STL humor, and hearing adults completely unravel over third-grade vocabulary words, congratulations — you found your people.Subscribe for more daily chaos from The Rizzuto Show, the funny morning show proudly representing St. Louis one disaster at a time.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Haaaaa, bah voilà une chose qu'est pas mal ! Le podcast de la semaine est sorti ! C'est pas cool, ça ? Du soleil, en week-end prolongé et mon émission Metal préférée, tout est paré pour un excellent moment ensemble ! Vos infos habituelles sont, là avec toutes les nouveautés metal du moment comme KAGE ARCHER, BLUE MEDUSA, ANTHRAX, LIKE MOTHS TO FLAMES, ALIORE, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, MADBALL, BEARTOOTH, CARBONIC FIELDS, PRO-PAIN, DEEP PURPLE, SAMER, SICKSENSE, DEVIN TOWNSEND, DOMINUM, SECRETS, SAINT AGNES, HALF DOLLAR DOG, SPLIT CHAIN et SERVANTS OF SLEEP !Y'a de quoi faire !La playlist de cette émission : https://drive.google.com/file/d/19VRBdTdPi-tuLQFpP7mIZOI-Slxvk0mF/view?usp=drive_linkLe sondage : https://sondage.app.ps/lantrepourvousRetrouvez la dernière AntreView en version vidéo : https://youtu.be/xbNNym5sMJM?si=QGceG6uVBoSsVx7hAbonnez-vous à notre chaine YouTube pour ne pas rater la prochaine : https://www.youtube.com/@antremetal@Fatlab Studio @Skull strings @Asso We Rock @Actu-METAL Toulouse @Radio Transparence @Metal Invasion Radio/Podcast @poulettessisters----------------------------Haaaaa, well now that's something ! This week's podcast is out! Isn't that awesome ? Sunshine, a long weekend, and my favorite metal show—everything's set for a great time together ! Your usual news is here, featuring all the latest metal releases like KAGE ARCHER, BLUE MEDUSA, ANTHRAX, LIKE MOTHS TO FLAMES, ALIORE, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, MADBALL, BEARTOOTH, CARBONIC FIELDS, PRO-PAIN, DEEP PURPLE, SAMER, SICKSENSE, DEVIN TOWNSEND, DOMINUM, SECRETS, SAINT AGNES, HALF DOLLAR DOG, SPLIT CHAIN, and SERVANTS OF SLEEP !There's plenty to check out !
Erinnert ihr euch noch an euer erstes Festival? Die Ungewissheit, die Anspannung, aber auch die Vorfreude auf das erste große (musikalische) Abenteuer. Nachdem wir in der vergangenen Folge einige spannende Festivals in diesem Sommer vorgestellt haben, gehen wir nun ins Eingemachte und klären die wichtigsten Fragen für alle Festival-Neulinge und die, die ein paar Tipps abgreifen wollen. Warum man keinen Kühlschrank mitnehmen sollte, mit welchen Schuhen hier (höchst wahrscheinlich) gut durchs Wochenende kommt und woran ihr auf gar keinen Fall sparen solltet – all das und noch viel viel mehr diskutieren wir in dieser Episode vom Kerngeschäft Podcast. Dazu gehen wir den neuen Releases von Beartooth (“Pure Ecstasy”), Breaking Benjamin (“Something Wicked”) und Hellions (“Fear Flow”) auf den Grund und verraten, wie man DJs auf Kleinstadtfesten hinters Licht führt!
1. Metallica “Fuel” Onur Ensert Remix 2. Slipknot “Duality” Kill The Noise Remix 3. Three Days Grace “Kill Me Fast” 4. Godsmack “Voodoo” Unknown Remix 5. MGK & Fred Durst "FIX UR FACE" SEGMENT 2 - TRT 18:28 6. Rage Against The Machine “Testify” Saint Punk Remix 7. Fozzy “I Know Evil” 8. Ozzy Osbourne “Crazy Train” Mark Remix 9. Nirvana “Come As You Are” Evokings Remix 10.Ryan Perdz “Sour” SEGMENT 3 - TRT 16:14 11.Cypress Hill “Insane In The Brain” Dunisco Remix 12.Social Distortion “Born To Kill” 13.System Of A Down “Hypnotize” Evalution Remix 14.Sleep Token “The Summoning” Austeria Remix 15.Architects “”Broken Mirror” SEGMENT 4 - TRT 19:04 16.Beartooth “Free” 17.Beartooth “Sick Of Me” 18.Beartooth feat. Hardy “The Better Me” 19.Tom Morello feat. Beartooth “Everything Burns” 20.Beartooth “Hated” SEGMENT 5 - TRT 15:20 21.Linkin Park “Numb” Wadnesday Remix 22.Sleep Theory “Words Are Worthless” 23.Bring Me The Horizon “Parasite Eve” Saint Punk Remix 24.Deftones “My Own Summer” Kavari Remix 25.Nightshift Special “White Trash” SEGMENT 6 - TRT 14:08 26.Tool “The Pot” Neon Speelcraft Remix 27.KoRn “Reward The Scars” 28.Rob Zombie “Dragula” SYN Remix 29.Pop Evil “Eye Of The Storm” Into The Vortex Remix 30.Everlast “Stones”
1. Metallica “Fuel” Onur Ensert Remix 2. Slipknot “Duality” Kill The Noise Remix 3. Three Days Grace “Kill Me Fast” 4. Godsmack “Voodoo” Unknown Remix 5. MGK & Fred Durst "FIX UR FACE" SEGMENT 2 - TRT 18:28 6. Rage Against The Machine “Testify” Saint Punk Remix 7. Fozzy “I Know Evil” 8. Ozzy Osbourne “Crazy Train” Mark Remix 9. Nirvana “Come As You Are” Evokings Remix 10.Ryan Perdz “Sour” SEGMENT 3 - TRT 16:14 11.Cypress Hill “Insane In The Brain” Dunisco Remix 12.Social Distortion “Born To Kill” 13.System Of A Down “Hypnotize” Evalution Remix 14.Sleep Token “The Summoning” Austeria Remix 15.Architects “”Broken Mirror” SEGMENT 4 - TRT 19:04 16.Beartooth “Free” 17.Beartooth “Sick Of Me” 18.Beartooth feat. Hardy “The Better Me” 19.Tom Morello feat. Beartooth “Everything Burns” 20.Beartooth “Hated” SEGMENT 5 - TRT 15:20 21.Linkin Park “Numb” Wadnesday Remix 22.Sleep Theory “Words Are Worthless” 23.Bring Me The Horizon “Parasite Eve” Saint Punk Remix 24.Deftones “My Own Summer” Kavari Remix 25.Nightshift Special “White Trash” SEGMENT 6 - TRT 14:08 26.Tool “The Pot” Neon Speelcraft Remix 27.KoRn “Reward The Scars” 28.Rob Zombie “Dragula” SYN Remix 29.Pop Evil “Eye Of The Storm” Into The Vortex Remix 30.Everlast “Stones”
1. Metallica “Fuel” Onur Ensert Remix 2. Slipknot “Duality” Kill The Noise Remix 3. Three Days Grace “Kill Me Fast” 4. Godsmack “Voodoo” Unknown Remix 5. MGK & Fred Durst "FIX UR FACE" SEGMENT 2 - TRT 18:28 6. Rage Against The Machine “Testify” Saint Punk Remix 7. Fozzy “I Know Evil” 8. Ozzy Osbourne “Crazy Train” Mark Remix 9. Nirvana “Come As You Are” Evokings Remix 10.Ryan Perdz “Sour” SEGMENT 3 - TRT 16:14 11.Cypress Hill “Insane In The Brain” Dunisco Remix 12.Social Distortion “Born To Kill” 13.System Of A Down “Hypnotize” Evalution Remix 14.Sleep Token “The Summoning” Austeria Remix 15.Architects “”Broken Mirror” SEGMENT 4 - TRT 19:04 16.Beartooth “Free” 17.Beartooth “Sick Of Me” 18.Beartooth feat. Hardy “The Better Me” 19.Tom Morello feat. Beartooth “Everything Burns” 20.Beartooth “Hated” SEGMENT 5 - TRT 15:20 21.Linkin Park “Numb” Wadnesday Remix 22.Sleep Theory “Words Are Worthless” 23.Bring Me The Horizon “Parasite Eve” Saint Punk Remix 24.Deftones “My Own Summer” Kavari Remix 25.Nightshift Special “White Trash” SEGMENT 6 - TRT 14:08 26.Tool “The Pot” Neon Speelcraft Remix 27.KoRn “Reward The Scars” 28.Rob Zombie “Dragula” SYN Remix 29.Pop Evil “Eye Of The Storm” Into The Vortex Remix 30.Everlast “Stones”
1. Metallica “Fuel” Onur Ensert Remix 2. Slipknot “Duality” Kill The Noise Remix 3. Three Days Grace “Kill Me Fast” 4. Godsmack “Voodoo” Unknown Remix 5. MGK & Fred Durst "FIX UR FACE" SEGMENT 2 - TRT 18:28 6. Rage Against The Machine “Testify” Saint Punk Remix 7. Fozzy “I Know Evil” 8. Ozzy Osbourne “Crazy Train” Mark Remix 9. Nirvana “Come As You Are” Evokings Remix 10.Ryan Perdz “Sour” SEGMENT 3 - TRT 16:14 11.Cypress Hill “Insane In The Brain” Dunisco Remix 12.Social Distortion “Born To Kill” 13.System Of A Down “Hypnotize” Evalution Remix 14.Sleep Token “The Summoning” Austeria Remix 15.Architects “”Broken Mirror” SEGMENT 4 - TRT 19:04 16.Beartooth “Free” 17.Beartooth “Sick Of Me” 18.Beartooth feat. Hardy “The Better Me” 19.Tom Morello feat. Beartooth “Everything Burns” 20.Beartooth “Hated” SEGMENT 5 - TRT 15:20 21.Linkin Park “Numb” Wadnesday Remix 22.Sleep Theory “Words Are Worthless” 23.Bring Me The Horizon “Parasite Eve” Saint Punk Remix 24.Deftones “My Own Summer” Kavari Remix 25.Nightshift Special “White Trash” SEGMENT 6 - TRT 14:08 26.Tool “The Pot” Neon Speelcraft Remix 27.KoRn “Reward The Scars” 28.Rob Zombie “Dragula” SYN Remix 29.Pop Evil “Eye Of The Storm” Into The Vortex Remix 30.Everlast “Stones”
1. Metallica “Fuel” Onur Ensert Remix 2. Slipknot “Duality” Kill The Noise Remix 3. Three Days Grace “Kill Me Fast” 4. Godsmack “Voodoo” Unknown Remix 5. MGK & Fred Durst "FIX UR FACE" SEGMENT 2 - TRT 18:28 6. Rage Against The Machine “Testify” Saint Punk Remix 7. Fozzy “I Know Evil” 8. Ozzy Osbourne “Crazy Train” Mark Remix 9. Nirvana “Come As You Are” Evokings Remix 10.Ryan Perdz “Sour” SEGMENT 3 - TRT 16:14 11.Cypress Hill “Insane In The Brain” Dunisco Remix 12.Social Distortion “Born To Kill” 13.System Of A Down “Hypnotize” Evalution Remix 14.Sleep Token “The Summoning” Austeria Remix 15.Architects “”Broken Mirror” SEGMENT 4 - TRT 19:04 16.Beartooth “Free” 17.Beartooth “Sick Of Me” 18.Beartooth feat. Hardy “The Better Me” 19.Tom Morello feat. Beartooth “Everything Burns” 20.Beartooth “Hated” SEGMENT 5 - TRT 15:20 21.Linkin Park “Numb” Wadnesday Remix 22.Sleep Theory “Words Are Worthless” 23.Bring Me The Horizon “Parasite Eve” Saint Punk Remix 24.Deftones “My Own Summer” Kavari Remix 25.Nightshift Special “White Trash” SEGMENT 6 - TRT 14:08 26.Tool “The Pot” Neon Speelcraft Remix 27.KoRn “Reward The Scars” 28.Rob Zombie “Dragula” SYN Remix 29.Pop Evil “Eye Of The Storm” Into The Vortex Remix 30.Everlast “Stones”
Chasta & Huey talk about their busy week, including Huey going to see Billie Joe Armstrong and his covers band, The Coverups play a pop show at The Cornerstone in Berkeley. Plus, they recap the highlights from the Bad Omens, Beartooth and President concert at the Oakland Arena. Connect with Chasta & Huey: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/chastaandhuey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChastaAndHuey Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kdozplGAWNhd6zehEBzW5 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chastaandhuey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chastaandhuey Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chastaandhuey Thank you for the support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Was Metallica's "St Anger" that bad? Avenged Sevenfold "fell in love" with it, but what do you think?Also later, a pretty unexpected collab might be on the way between two very polarizing artists and Beartooth's caleb shomo has broken his silence on the reaction to their single “Free”.Don't forget to bang your head on the links belowTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@jesealeeInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jesealee/YouTubehttps://youtube.com/@JeseaLeePodcast available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music and everywhere else you consume podcastsProduction by WhatTheGleeson Content Creation https://www.instagram.com/whatthegleesonTheme song by Michael Stoutengerhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/6LO5eGttpemsEdm5kixX10?si=pXW6AbohTWaFgHMdh3ZmzgSubscribe to my newsletter:https://jesealee.substack.com/Everything else:https://www.jesealee.com/
Hosts Davin, Staci, and Sanna cover Beartooth Highway—one of America's most breathtaking motorcycle rides—plus its fun sister road, Chief Joseph Highway. From route highlights to insider tips on where to stay, eat, and stop for photos, this episode is packed with essential advice for riders on the hunt for jaw-dropping scenery and epic twisties. Use this episode to plan your next motorcycle trip to Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, and Montana. For visuals and additional info, follow @thescenicride on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.
The Podcast That Rocked for 3/4/26. Metallica at The Sphere sells insane ticket prices and Ticketmaster gets rich(er), Beartooth gets unnecessary backlash, more.Discussion Topics: -Metallica at The Sphere off the rails for scalpers and Ticket Master 40 Years of Master Of Puppets Beartooth get unnecessary backlash for "Free" music video Nine Inch Nails done touring?Ozzfest Returning in 2027 Aftershock 2026 lineup announced Sebastian Bach taking lead Vocals for Twisted Sister after Dee Snider steps away Upcoming albums/tours/moreSONG OF THE WEEK: Wage War “Song Of The Swamp” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EjR1ovTpBcJust days after announcing their “Life Burns Faster” residency at Las Vegas' Sphere, Metallica have announced six additional shows at the futuristic venue due to “unbelievable demand.” The metal legends' residency now consists of 14 concerts. The new dates include October 8th & 10th, November 5th & 7th, and a couple of 2027 dates, January 28th & 30th. These dates are in addition to the previously announced eight “No Repeat Weekend” shows taking place on October 1st and 3rd; 15th and 17th; 22nd and 24th; and 29th and 31st. No songs will be repeated between the Thursday and Saturday gigs each week. A fan club pre-sale for the newly added concerts begins March 4th at 10 a.m. PT, while pre-sales for the previously announced dates are already underway, with a general on-sale starting Friday, March 6th, at 10 a.m. PT via Ticketmaster.” (Consequence)Hosted by: Luke = https://www.youtube.com/@rockednet Alex = https://www.youtube.com/@voiceofalex
Beartooth's new single “Free” has been polarizing to say the least. Attila's Chris “Fronz” Fronzak cracked a joke about Caleb Shomo that received a lot of backlash and Disturbed's David Draiman has come to his defense.Also, Twisted Sister has revealed their new singler and Alex Terrible launches Blood4BloodDon't forget to bang your head on the links belowTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@jesealeeInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jesealee/YouTubehttps://youtube.com/@JeseaLeePodcast available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music and everywhere else you consume podcastsProduction by WhatTheGleeson Content Creation https://www.instagram.com/whatthegleesonTheme song by Michael Stoutengerhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/6LO5eGttpemsEdm5kixX10?si=pXW6AbohTWaFgHMdh3ZmzgSubscribe to my newsletter:https://jesealee.substack.com/Everything else:https://www.jesealee.com/
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Thanks to our Partner, NAPA Autotech Training and Pico TechnologyWatch Full Video EpisodeEpisode summaryMatt Fanslow pulls a lesson from an unexpected place: a Parkway Drive studio story involving Killswitch Engage's Adam D. The band tried to force a new sound—clean vocals mixed with screams—and it just wasn't working. The fix? Stop trying to be a different band and lean into what already fits.Matt ties that directly into shop life: not every shop needs to work on every vehicle type or take every job, and not every person needs to be great at every kind of work. Whether it's building around strong mechanical specialists, strong technical specialists, or choosing a narrower service lane, specializing on purpose can be the difference between surviving and thriving.What you'll hear in this episodeWhy the “do everything” mindset can quietly punish shops (and people)A real example of pivoting back to core strengths (and winning bigger because of it)The difference between mechanical specialists and technical specialists—and why both are hard to findWhy “I can buy the tools” doesn't automatically equal “we can do the work well”Checking ego at the door: success doesn't require being everything to everyoneA nod to “reverse benchmarking”: build your identity around what others don't do wellKey takeaways (shop + career)Specialization isn't weakness. It can be the most rational way to deliver consistent quality.Tools and information don't replace capability. They support it—if the people and processes are there.Staffing reality matters. If you don't have the right mechanical specialist or technical specialist, forcing the work in-house can be painful.You can evolve later. Being “not that shop” today doesn't mean “never”—it can mean “not yet.”Identity beats imitation. Trying to match someone else's “genre” can pull you away from what you're actually great at.Bands / people / references mentionedParkway Drive (story + recommendation)Killswitch Engage (Matt's favorite band)Adam D (KSE) and his influence in the studio momentHoward Jones / Jesse Leach (KSE vocalist history)Slipknot (clean vs scream evolution reference)Tour mentions: Summer of Loud (as described), plus bands like The Devil Wears Prada, I Prevail, Beartooth (as mentioned)Sports analogy: Tampa Bay Buccaneers run-heavy approach (and leaning into...
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Hi everyone. I'm Rio Laine, the Director of Strategic Partnerships at ALPS Insurance. Welcome to our latest installment of the Alps In Brief Podcast. I am joined today by our Chief Financial Officer, Sara Smith, and she is also the president of the Montana Society of CPAs. Her theme for her term as president is connection, which is a value that runs through both her leadership and her life. So at ALPS, Sara helps guide a growing company that's redefining what it means to lead with purpose. And when she's not leading finance teams, she's often on a mountain bike trail somewhere in Montana. So exploring new terrain, both literally and figuratively. So thank you so much for joining us, Sara. Sara Smith: Thanks, Rio. Thanks for having me. Rio Laine: Yeah, it's a pleasure. I'm happy we got this chance to sit down and chat about all the exciting things you have going on, and I'm really looking forward to our discussion. Sara Smith: Yeah, me too. Rio Laine: Yeah. So okay, let's start with your story, the beginning. What first drew you to accounting and being a CPA? Sara Smith: That's a great question. When I was in high school, I took accounting and they taught the class with a packet, right? And it had the balance sheet and income statement and all the journal entries. And it was such a neat and clean process, and I really enjoyed that. But when I went to college, I thought, "I am much too exciting to be an accountant. I have way more things that I would like to do and this seems really boring." So I went the long way. I got my undergraduate in marketing and management and got my MBA, and then discovered accounting and pursued my CPA after that. Rio Laine: Oh, awesome. And did you kind of revisit that love of that kind of order and the balance sheet and all the nice orderly parts of it? Sara Smith: Yeah. I think the thing ... There's a misconception about accounting that it is very black and white. And in reality, it's really messy and it has a lot of shades of gray, which make it much more challenging than it looks on paper. Rio Laine: Yeah. Oh, interesting. So before joining ALPS, you spent a lot of time working for a variety of companies, including Target and Montana Rail Link. So I'm very curious, can you tell us a little bit about that path and what eventually led you to ALPS? Sara Smith: Absolutely. So I was an intern at Target when I went to college here at the University of Montana. It was such a fun internship. I mean, we just basically ran around that store and did whatever we wanted. And I thought, "Oh, well, if this is how the work turns out, then I want to join this team." And there weren't a lot of good job prospects when I graduated from college, so I moved to Colorado with Target and went through their store management training program, which was a lot of hands-on management, which was great. I really enjoyed it. It wasn't long into that process though that I realized that this was not for me. Retail was not going to be a long-term career. And I utilized their program to pay for graduate school and I went and got into my MBA program. So I did that for a couple of years, and then 9/11 happened and decided to move back to Montana; and had a friend of a friend that worked at Montana Rail Link and got in the accounting department there. And I didn't love it, to be honest. It was not my favorite place, mainly because of culture. Rio Laine: Yeah. Sara Smith: And so my advisor suggested that I try ALPS, and I've been there 22 years. Rio Laine: Wow. Yeah, it's true. I mean, culture is such an important part of a workplace. And so in terms of ALPS, I mean, obviously the culture was appealing, but also is there anything else that made you feel like it was the right fit? Sara Smith: Yeah. I came in in a strange part of time in ALPS' history. They were on this really kind of creepy second floor and the doors were closed all the time, and it wasn't actually a very welcoming type atmosphere. And so I really found solace in the accounting department. They liked to have fun, they played jokes on each other. There was just a lot of laughing. Rio Laine: Mm-hmm. Sara Smith: And so that's something that I really, really enjoyed. Rio Laine: Yeah. Oh, that's awesome. And I mean, there's still a lot of laughing at ALPS, which is really nice. I mean, now we're on a different floor and it's much more open and nice, so ... Sara Smith: Yes. Rio Laine: Oh, that's awesome. Well, we're obviously very happy that you're part of the ALPS team. Sara Smith: Thanks. Rio Laine: And you're a really important part of it. I mean, really, you literally make the numbers work, so ... All right. So let's shift our focus a little bit and talk about the idea of connection and how that plays into your kind of leadership philosophy. You know, you made connection the central theme of your leadership this year kind of personally, but also at the Montana Society of CPAs. So I'm curious to know what inspired you to make that your theme? Sara Smith: So there were three things that actually fed into that. First was just from an organizational perspective, people weren't coming to things in person, right? Rio Laine: Oh yeah. Sara Smith: They were choosing the online option. And then my guess is they were likely multitasking, right? Rio Laine: Yes. Sara Smith: And so they're missing that opportunity to connect in person. And then the second thing is the people that did come, you would go to a table and they'd all be on their phones. Right? Rio Laine: Oh yeah. Sara Smith: And so that is also very challenging. It's hard to connect when you literally have your nose in your device. And then earlier this year, I was on a flight, and I had a woman sitting next to me and she started to talk to me. And I just wasn't sure if I was going to take the bait, if I was in that place to have that sort of conversation on a plane, and I ultimately decided, "Yes." And we had such a rich conversation and had a lot of connections about a lot of different things that I didn't anticipate, and I actually went and had coffee with her a few months later after she got back from her travels. Rio Laine: Oh, really? Sara Smith: And so if I had not said yes to that, I wouldn't have formed that new connection. And so that really has just stuck with me, right? You got to say yes in order to engage. Rio Laine: Yeah, absolutely. I love that. I love that you made a new friend on the plane too- Sara Smith: Right? Rio Laine: ... Because yeah, you never know sometimes. Sara Smith: Yeah. Rio Laine: I travel a lot and you're like, "Am I going to have this conversation?" Sara Smith: Yeah. Right. Exactly. Rio Laine: Yeah, yeah. I'm happy you did. That's pretty amazing. So it sounds like kind of your approach to connection is the idea that it not necessarily comes from doing more, but from being present and kind of saying yes to that. So I mean, what does that mean for you in practice as a leader, but as a person? I mean, aside from saying yes to airplane conversations. Yeah. Sara Smith: Yes. I think that one of the most important things is just not being distracted. And whether that means you put your phone away, you turn it off, you put it someplace where you can't access it, I think that's step number one. Rio Laine: Hmm. Sara Smith: And then you really intently listen with your whole person and try to understand what that person is really saying to you. I think those are the two things that I really try to take into practice. And it can be hard some days. Rio Laine: Yeah. So unplugging and active listening. Sara Smith: Yes. Rio Laine: Yeah. Both of which, yes, are definitely difficult, especially we live in a time when we're so tied to our devices and we're just expected to be available every second of every day, and yeah, that's a difficult thing to accomplish. So it's ... Yeah, kudos for making that a priority. Sara Smith: Right? Rio Laine: Yeah. So in your role as kind of CFO for ALPS, how does that idea of connection show up in how you lead and make decisions? Sara Smith: Right. So I think one of the pieces of my job that is really important is building trust, right? You have to trust the numbers, you have to trust what the data that we're looking at is saying, and just the overall data set that you're looking at. And in order to get comfortable with the numbers, you have to be comfortable with the person, right? And you have to have that trust. Rio Laine: Yeah. Sara Smith: So I think building and establishing strong relationships with the people that I work with is the number one way to build that trust and connection. Rio Laine: Mm-hmm. Yeah, absolutely. And I mean, that is a really, really good point. If you don't trust the person, you're not so sure about those numbers. Sara Smith: Right? Rio Laine: Yeah. And when you're growing, the numbers are really important, so ... Sara Smith: Mm-hmm. Rio Laine: Yeah. Oh, that's pretty awesome. I love how that kind of plays such an important role in your life, but also your leadership. Yeah, that's pretty great. So let's kind of shift again. I want to transition a little bit and talk about growth and how connection kind of plays into that as well. So ALPS has been growing pretty rapidly over the last few years, and growth can sometimes make it really hard to stay connected, particularly as we have more remote staff like myself and things move faster and change quickly. But it sounds like obviously for you connection is part of that formula for sustainable growth. And so in terms of kind of ALPs, what does sustainable growth mean to you, like financially and culturally? Sara Smith: Well, I think at the core of our business is we have to be financially stable and sound in order to pay claims and make sure that our insureds are in a safe place, right? Rio Laine: Mm-hmm. Sara Smith: And so I think that is at the foremost thought all the time is, are we financially stable, are we growing responsibly to help grow that base, and are we in it in the long term, right? I'm a big believer in long-term thinking, not short-term gains. Rio Laine: Yes. Sara Smith: And so in order to be sustainable, you have to think more long-term. Rio Laine: Yeah. And I love that. I mean, I've come from companies that have been in kind of hyper growth, they've grown very, very quickly, and it does tend to be quite shortsighted and really come at the cost of the people who are doing the work. Sara Smith: Correct. Rio Laine: And it makes me really happy to hear that we're thinking about it in terms of, is this sustainable for the long term? Because I think that's when you really find success, in that balance between financial success, building revenue, but also people success and culturally and having a strong company. Sara Smith: Absolutely. Rio Laine: Yeah. So how do you and kind of the larger leadership team at ALPS keep that sense of connection alive as the company grows? Sara Smith: Yes. So I think the senior leadership team, we've been through some ups and downs, and so we have a really good, solid understanding of who we are and how we interact. We have a dedicated Teams channel that we joke and talk on, and that helps form that sense of connection, especially when people are traveling so much. It's hard, right? We're not always in the office together at the same time. Rio Laine: Yeah. Sara Smith: So that's great. And I think that also transcends down as well, right? Having just connection with your teams and building those cross-functional relationships is really important. Rio Laine: Yeah. Yeah, absolutely. And it's definitely difficult when everyone's on the go all the time and trying to stay connected to that central hub. What's one kind of practice or habit that you think ALPS has embraced that's kind of maintaining that strong connected culture? Sara Smith: Yeah. I think there's probably different things in different departments that help kind of foster their own identity and culture, but overall holistically, I think that ALPS does a Coffee Talk every two weeks and that helps bring all the information together. We get to understand our employees a little bit better. We have an Employee Spotlight, we get to learn more about each other. And I think that only helps build that kind of connection. Rio Laine: Yeah. Yeah, absolutely. Yeah, I'm a big fan of the Coffee Talk too, especially when we do the Employee Spotlight, getting to see everyone's pictures of their pets and their family and the fun stuff they do. Sara Smith: Right? Rio Laine: Yeah. Yeah, absolutely. I think that's a really good thing that we do. Yeah. So as a finance leader, how do you see connection influencing business outcomes, whether is it through collaboration, innovation, decision making? Sara Smith: I think it's everything. Rio Laine: Yeah. Sara Smith: I think the one misconception about finance is that we don't know what's going on in the business, but we know everything that's going on in the business. We have to. We have to understand the drivers and the levers that are bringing the numbers into focus and telling a story. So I think that collaboration between departments to get the story behind the numbers is really, really important. And so I think that's where we really serve our purpose, is storytelling among the different groups. Rio Laine: Yeah. And I find that misconception so interesting, because I mean ... I don't know, I'm a big true crime aficionado, but if you want to understand what happened, you look at the numbers, you look at the money. Sara Smith: That's correct. Rio Laine: What are they spending the money on? Sara Smith: Right. Rio Laine: That's how you know what's going on. So yeah, I would think that you'd know all the things that are going on. Sara Smith: That's right. You got to follow the pennies. Rio Laine: Yeah. Yeah, exactly. Awesome. So okay, let's kind of shift our focus and talk a little bit more about your personal life and how you spend your free time. Sara Smith: Hmm. Rio Laine: So you've mentioned that you love to get out in nature and you love to hop on your mountain bike and sometimes be completely off grid. So how does that help you kind of reconnect with what's important? Like how does that help you connect with, I guess, the things that are important in your life? Sara Smith: Right, right. Rio Laine: Yeah. Sara Smith: Well, so part of the mountain biking pieces that I've done is bike packing, right? Where you go in the woods and the only thing you have to do that day is ride your bike. You have to get from point A to point B without crashing, keeping yourself hydrated and fed, and not have any animal encounters. But that's all you have to do, right? That is your job for the day. And that really puts things into focus and simplifies your outcome. And so that, I have really appreciated because it really ... I mean, you could die out there, right? So you get hyper focused on what you need to do today and nothing else really matters at that point. Rio Laine: Yeah. And I guess that's a really good time to kind of put down your phone and to be focused, and to practice that kind of active paying attention and being aware of where you are in your surroundings. Do you feel like that experience kind of teaches you anything in terms of leadership or how you approach it? Sara Smith: Oh, absolutely. I feel like there are lessons to be learned every time you do something like that. As an example, this one trip I did this summer, we found ourselves lost. Rio Laine: Yeah. Sara Smith: And not really lost, but we had three different mapping devices. We had already gone 20 miles, we had to go 20 more, and what the trail was telling us, it just didn't sit right. It didn't seem right, right? And so one of the big decisions was what to do. "What do we do?" Right? "There's no one we can ask. We have no cell service. We are out in the woods." And I think trying to make a decision collectively, and when that can't be done, just making a decision and sticking to it and doing it. Because inaction is also a decision and one that doesn't generally work out very well. Rio Laine: Yeah, yeah, absolutely. And especially if you're in the middle of the woods. Sara Smith: Yes. Exactly. Rio Laine: Yeah. So it sounds like kind of mountain biking teaches a lot about obstacles and trusting your instincts and maybe builds confidence? Sara Smith: Absolutely. Rio Laine: Yeah. Sara Smith: Absolutely. Rio Laine: Yeah. What was it that first drew you to mountain biking? Like how did you first decide, "I'm going to get on a bike and do this?" Sara Smith: Well, I grew up in rural Montana and I didn't have any friends that lived anywhere near me, and so the only way to get anywhere was to get on a bike. I had to ride three miles to see my closest friend. And then as I got older, my brother and I shared a car, which also was not awesome, and so I could either ride the bus, which was not very cool when you were 16 years old, or I could ride my bike to school. And so I just started riding my bike and I haven't looked back. Rio Laine: Nice. Oh, that's awesome. That's awesome. Whereabouts have you gone mountain biking? Is there one place that really stands out to you that was your favorite? Sara Smith: Oh boy. They're all so different. There's a trail in Beartooth called the Line Creek Plateau, and you start riding at 10,000 feet and there's no trees. Rio Laine: Oh, wow. Sara Smith: And so it feels like you're riding on the moon. It's like all tundra. Rio Laine: Yeah. Sara Smith: The first time we did it, there wasn't much of a trail, and so the wisdom was, "Stay right. You'll know the end when you get there." Rio Laine: Yeah. Sara Smith: And so it felt very kind of mystical in this journey. Rio Laine: Yeah. Sara Smith: And then it drops to about 3000 feet in very short miles. Rio Laine: Oh, wow. Wow. Sara Smith: So it's a great ride. It's one of my favorites. Rio Laine: Yeah. Oh, that's awesome. I love that kind of idea of like the mystical journey. It kind of sounds like your leadership journey too, right? Sara Smith: Right. Rio Laine: Like just moving through the world, like, "This is mystical, crazy times." Yeah. Sara Smith: Exactly. Rio Laine: So speaking of kind of like the leadership journey and lessons in leadership and life, you've held many leadership roles in that span; finance, kind of strategy. So I want to kind of talk a little bit about what you've learned along the way and really what you see for the profession ahead, I mean in terms of CPAs. So I think my first question would be, how has your view of leadership evolved over time? Sara Smith: Yeah, boy. I think that ... That's a great question. And I think about how much you learn from people that you work for and other leaders. And so you take some of that in yourself about either what to do or what not to do. Rio Laine: Yes. Sara Smith: So that's been a big journey. And I think as a young person, I thought, "Oh, you eventually figure it all out, right? You got it." And as you get older, you realize you never will have it ever and that the pursuit is constant. Rio Laine: Yeah. Sara Smith: You're continually growing and evolving as you go along. Rio Laine: Yeah, which is kind of a beautiful thing about life. I mean, it'd be kind of boring if you got to a point and you're like, "I have this all figured out. I don't have to think anymore." Sara Smith: It's probably just so much easier, but ... Rio Laine: Yeah, but it's- Sara Smith: [inaudible 00:18:00]. Rio Laine: Yeah, but it's kind of fun that you don't. Yeah. So kind of along that lines then, what advice would you give to leaders, especially maybe in a data driven or finance role? Sara Smith: Yeah. I think that when you look back at your life and you think about all the things that you've learned, most of that learning has come from making a mistake. And so giving yourself some grace when you do make a mistake. Just don't make the same mistake again, but really be willing to take a look at yourself, why you did it, and then how do you evolve to make it so it doesn't happen again? Rio Laine: Yeah. Yeah, that kind of personal accountability is really important. Sara Smith: Yes. Rio Laine: I think it's also something that's very difficult for a lot of people too. It can be a humbling experience to learn that you're not perfect and that you have to improve some stuff. Yeah. Sara Smith: Yes. Rio Laine: Yeah, that's really good advice. Yeah. As the president of the Montana Society of CPAs, what do you hope to accomplish under your term this year, kind of in terms of connection? Sara Smith: Yeah. It's so hard because when you start this ... My presidency is only a year, and so you wonder how much you can actually get done. But then I also go back to my experience on the airplane and how just one small interaction can make a big difference. Rio Laine: Hmm. Sara Smith: And so I think that my challenge to our group is, "What kind of connection can you make? Can you make one connection this year that's new or different? How do you engage?" And my hope is by next year at our annual meeting, we have more people there, and more people talking to each other and I see less phones out. Rio Laine: Yeah. Yeah, absolutely. That's a good goal. It's a good goal to have. And I know they say ... Well, a lot of professions are evolving quickly, but the accounting profession is definitely one. Sara Smith: Mm-hmm. Rio Laine: You know, technology, automation, new expectations. How do you think connection can help the profession stay resilient and human? Sara Smith: Yeah. Well, I think the one thing is, I was just at a conference with a bunch of other CFOs and there is a lot of hesitancy to allow an AI bot to tell us what the numbers look like, right? Rio Laine: Hmm. Mm-hmm. Sara Smith: And it's that fundamental question about trust again. Rio Laine: Yeah. Sara Smith: How do you get trust from something that's not alive and real, and how do you trust that number? And that's going to take some time, and you're going to have to have not accuracy of 60%, but accuracy of 100%. And we're just not there yet, but we're going to get there eventually. And so I think it's still continuing to build that trust one day and one person at a time. Rio Laine: Yeah. Yeah. Agreed. And also, I mean, AI can't even figure out how many fingers a human has. So I feel like it probably shouldn't be trusted to run the numbers just yet. Sara Smith: Not yet. Rio Laine: It'll get there, but yeah, not quite yet. Sara Smith: Yeah. Not yet. Rio Laine: Yeah. So what is one piece of advice that you would give your younger self starting out as a CPA? What would that be? Sara Smith: Yeah. I think, again, I would come back to just being open to learning constantly and then not being so hard on yourself when you do mess up, right? I think early in my career, I took things really personally, and that's not ever going to work out well. Rio Laine: Yeah. Sara Smith: You have to forgive yourself once in a while when you screw up and just give yourself some grace. Rio Laine: Yeah. Yeah, I think that's really good advice. We could all use a little more grace from ourselves. You're your own worst critic, they say, so ... Sara Smith: Absolutely. Rio Laine: Yeah. All right. So we've got just a couple more minutes. I'm going to wrap it up with one more question kind of tying into your theme of connection for this year. So how do you plan to make space for more connection in your own life this year? Sara Smith: Yes. You know, it would not be great if I set that theme and then I didn't do anything myself. Rio Laine: Yeah. Sara Smith: So a couple of things that I've been working on is just when I am going to conferences or meeting new people is being the one that says hello first. Rio Laine: Yeah. Sara Smith: Right? Which is hard for me. Rio Laine: It's hard. Sara Smith: I'm not a super extroverted person. And so taking that first step is one that's hard, but really important that I do it. I've been reaching out to old friends that I haven't talked to for a long time, and that's been really fun to reconnect with them; and just having really good, deep conversations about hard things, I think is really important. Rio Laine: No, that's fantastic. And it is really hard to be the first person to say hello. For myself, I have a very public facing job and, yeah, it is difficult. You're just like, "Oh." But it's nice to remember that everybody is probably feeling that way- Sara Smith: Exactly. It's so true. Rio Laine: ... And they're so thankful that somebody did it. Sara Smith: Yes. Rio Laine: So it's good work to be doing. Sara Smith: Yes. Rio Laine: Yeah. Awesome. Well, Sara, thank you so much for sharing your time and your insights. I'm really, really happy that we got to sit down and have this conversation, and it's really impressive how you've shown that connection isn't just a personal goal, it can be a leadership philosophy and a business advantage really. So yeah, I mean, I think from the trails of Montana to the boardroom, your message definitely reminds us that slowing down and being present often leads to the strongest momentum. So yeah, thank you so much for joining me today. Sara Smith: Thank you, Rio. I enjoyed our conversation. Rio Laine: Yeah. All right. And that's a wrap, folks. Thank you so much for joining us on this installment of the ALPs In Brief Podcast. We will see you again for the next round.
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On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is bringing you an encore episode of his conversation with Brent Smith of Shinedown. For the past couple of decades, Shinedown have been relentless in their mission, channeling pain, addiction, and the power to overcome into seven studio albums and countless shows. During the pandemic, they cracked the mainstream, subverting their hard-rock roots with the viral piano ballad “A Symptom of Being Human” and inviting Jelly Roll onstage for “Simple Man” at Blue Ridge Rock Fest in 2021. As Shinedown prepare for a busy year, Smith connected with Madden about his diverse musical influences, the journey of building the band's 20-plus-year career, and their highly anticipated headlining tour with Bush and Beartooth. Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps. ------- Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Neville Hardman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is bringing you an encore episode of his conversation with Brent Smith of Shinedown. For the past couple of decades, Shinedown have been relentless in their mission, channeling pain, addiction, and the power to overcome into seven studio albums and countless shows. During the pandemic, they cracked the mainstream, subverting their hard-rock roots with the viral piano ballad “A Symptom of Being Human” and inviting Jelly Roll onstage for “Simple Man” at Blue Ridge Rock Fest in 2021. As Shinedown prepare for a busy year, Smith connected with Madden about his diverse musical influences, the journey of building the band's 20-plus-year career, and their highly anticipated headlining tour with Bush and Beartooth. Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps. ------- Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Neville Hardman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is bringing you an encore episode of his conversation with Brent Smith of Shinedown. For the past couple of decades, Shinedown have been relentless in their mission, channeling pain, addiction, and the power to overcome into seven studio albums and countless shows. During the pandemic, they cracked the mainstream, subverting their hard-rock roots with the viral piano ballad “A Symptom of Being Human” and inviting Jelly Roll onstage for “Simple Man” at Blue Ridge Rock Fest in 2021. As Shinedown prepare for a busy year, Smith connected with Madden about his diverse musical influences, the journey of building the band's 20-plus-year career, and their highly anticipated headlining tour with Bush and Beartooth. Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps. ------- Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Neville Hardman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Killswitch Engage are taking over Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden for the Summer Of Loud Tour with Parkway Drive, I Prevail, Beartooth, The Devil Wears Prada, and more. Brent Porche talked with Killswitch vocalist Jesse Leach about this insanely heavy tour, new music from the band, and their mutual love for vinyl and Ozzy Osbourne. Hear and see more at WMMR.com/Brent
Thanks to our Partner, NAPA Autotech TrainingEpisode Highlights:Metal Music & CultureMatt opens with a quote from the documentary Metal: A Headbanger's Journey by Sam Dunn, discussing how metal celebrates what society often denies and why it remains a culture of outsiders.Shares his experience attending the Summer of Loud festival with his 10-year-old son, Christian, where they saw The Devil Wears Prada, Beartooth, I Prevail, Killswitch Engage, and Parkway Drive.Reflects on the positive atmosphere at metal concerts, breaking stereotypes about metal fans being angry or self-centered.Christian's Guitar PerformanceChristian, who has been taking guitar lessons for a few months, performed a medley at the Universal Music Center's music fest in Red Wing, Minnesota.His set included:Eruption & Ain't Talkin' ‘Bout Love (Van Halen)Seek & Destroy & Master of Puppets (Metallica)Careless Whisper (Wham!)The crowd's reaction shifted from curiosity to excitement as he played, proving his talent and stage presence.Listener Questions Answered"What do terms like ‘putting someone over' or ‘getting a pop' mean?"Matt explains these are wrestling terms borrowed from pro wrestling lingo:"Putting someone over" = Making someone look good (e.g., helping them win or appear strong)."Getting a pop" = Eliciting a big reaction from the crowd (cheers or boos)."Kayfabe" = Maintaining the illusion that wrestling is real.He clarifies that while wrestling outcomes are scripted (a work), the physical toll is very real."What are the music rules in your shop?"No strict rules—each bay has its own stereo.Genres range from metal to country to golden oldies, depending on who's working.The shop's soundproofing means customers never hear the music, so anything goes.(Matt jokes that if there were a rule, it'd be: "We play both kinds of music—heavy and metal.")"Is your shop air-conditioned?"Yes! They installed A/C last summer, and it's been a game-changer for morale and productivity.Before A/C, the heat and humidity drained energy by mid-afternoon.Now, production stays high, attitudes are better, and it's a major perk for attracting talent.Matt quotes a competitor: "If anything ever happens to our A/C, we're getting a bigger one."Final ThoughtsEncourages listeners to challenge stereotypes—whether in the automotive industry or music scenes.Thanks to our Partner, NAPA Autotech TrainingNAPA Autotech's team of ASE Master Certified Instructors are conducting over 1,200 classes covering 28 automotive topics. To see a selection, go to napaautotech.com for more details.Contact InformationEmail Matt: mattfanslowpodcast@gmail.comDiagnosing the Aftermarket A - Z YouTube Channel Subscribe & Review: Loved this episode? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyThe Aftermarket Radio Network: https://aftermarketradionetwork.com/Remarkable Results Radio...
Thanks to our Partner, NAPA Autotech TrainingEpisode Highlights:Metal Music & CultureMatt opens with a quote from the documentary Metal: A Headbanger's Journey by Sam Dunn, discussing how metal celebrates what society often denies and why it remains a culture of outsiders.Shares his experience attending the Summer of Loud festival with his 10-year-old son, Christian, where they saw The Devil Wears Prada, Beartooth, I Prevail, Killswitch Engage, and Parkway Drive.Reflects on the positive atmosphere at metal concerts, breaking stereotypes about metal fans being angry or self-centered.Christian's Guitar PerformanceChristian, who has been taking guitar lessons for a few months, performed a medley at the Universal Music Center's music fest in Red Wing, Minnesota.His set included:Eruption & Ain't Talkin' ‘Bout Love (Van Halen)Seek & Destroy & Master of Puppets (Metallica)Careless Whisper (Wham!)The crowd's reaction shifted from curiosity to excitement as he played, proving his talent and stage presence.Listener Questions Answered"What do terms like ‘putting someone over' or ‘getting a pop' mean?"Matt explains these are wrestling terms borrowed from pro wrestling lingo:"Putting someone over" = Making someone look good (e.g., helping them win or appear strong)."Getting a pop" = Eliciting a big reaction from the crowd (cheers or boos)."Kayfabe" = Maintaining the illusion that wrestling is real.He clarifies that while wrestling outcomes are scripted (a work), the physical toll is very real."What are the music rules in your shop?"No strict rules—each bay has its own stereo.Genres range from metal to country to golden oldies, depending on who's working.The shop's soundproofing means customers never hear the music, so anything goes.(Matt jokes that if there were a rule, it'd be: "We play both kinds of music—heavy and metal.")"Is your shop air-conditioned?"Yes! They installed A/C last summer, and it's been a game-changer for morale and productivity.Before A/C, the heat and humidity drained energy by mid-afternoon.Now, production stays high, attitudes are better, and it's a major perk for attracting talent.Matt quotes a competitor: "If anything ever happens to our A/C, we're getting a bigger one."Final ThoughtsEncourages listeners to challenge stereotypes—whether in the automotive industry or music scenes.Thanks to our Partner, NAPA Autotech TrainingNAPA Autotech's team of ASE Master Certified Instructors are conducting over 1,200 classes covering 28 automotive topics. To see a selection, go to napaautotech.com for more details.Contact InformationEmail Matt: mattfanslowpodcast@gmail.comDiagnosing the Aftermarket A - Z YouTube Channel Subscribe & Review: Loved this episode? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyThe Aftermarket Radio Network: https://aftermarketradionetwork.com/Remarkable Results Radio...
In this episode of the MADcast Podcast, Producer Russ and Big Dave crank up the volume as they dive into their epic experience at the Summer of Loud Tour in Austin! Joining them for the ride were Brian (aka B-ry) and Big Dave's son Colton, as they rocked out to a stacked lineup featuring Killswitch Engage, I Prevail, Beartooth, and Parkway Drive—which just so happens to be B-ry's all-time favorite band.Producer Russ shares a hilarious and slightly questionable step-by-step guide on how to get into concerts for free, including his own tale of arriving late, getting in for free, and somehow finding himself in a bit of trouble. Spoiler: it all makes sense by the end.Colton hops back on the mic in this episode to not only talk about the show, but to update us on his powerlifting journey, recent achievements, and his new leadership role as president of a college powerlifting club.The guys also throw down their Mount Rushmore of metal bands, and wrap things up with a full recap of the Ku-Mana CrossFit Double Trouble No. 4 competition at CrossFit Lake Travis, where Producer Russ teamed up with MADcast alum Mae to bring the heat.It's an episode packed with metal, muscle, mayhem, and music—you don't want to miss it!And don't forget to hit up inthecrew512.com for the dopest Austin-based hats and gear. Use code MADCAST at checkout for 15% off your order!
This week Sam and Marcos talk about Tyson Ritter's dirt little secret, we review the newest albums from Turnstile, Orthodox, Cherie Amour and more, President drop their 2nd single, Hot Mulligan are back and better than ever, A Day To Remember announce The Maximum Fun tour, Ice Nine Kills goes gold, Linkin Park are deathcore now plus much more! News: A Day To Remember and Yellowcard announce new tour, Ice Nine Kills goes gold, Linkin Park are deathcore now, Beartooth are in the studio and more (6:08). Spotlight: Julia Wolf, Bones Shredder, and Sir Chloe starting at (31:12). Dated Discourse: Tyson Ritter (The All-American Rejects) starts an OnlyFans (37:12). New Music: President, Hot Mulligan, Dreamwake, Creeper, Pool Kids, and Still In Love starting at (43:18). Reviews: Turnstile (1:08:03), Cherie Amour (1:19:07), Orthodox (1:29:19) and Sace6 (1:37:01). Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspod Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sotspodcast?hl=en Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sotspodcast.bsky.social
This week on ‘The Write Question,' host Lauren Korn returns to her conversation with Callan Wink, author of ‘Beartooth' (Spiegel & Grau). This conversation originally aired January 23, 2025, under the title “There's no end, really, or beginning to anything.”
This week on ‘The Write Question,' host Lauren Korn returns to her conversation with Callan Wink, author of ‘Beartooth' (Spiegel & Grau). This conversation originally aired January 23, 2025, under the title “There's no end, really, or beginning to anything.”
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Writer and author Callan Wink has been awarded fellowships by the National Endowment for the Arts and Stanford University, where he was a Wallace Stegner Fellow. His stories and essays have been published in the New Yorker, Granta, Playboy, Men's Journal, and The Best American Short Stories. He is the author of a novel, August, and a collection of short stories, Dog Run Moon. He lives in Livingston, Montana, where he is a fly-fishing guide on the Yellowstone River. His new book is Beartooth, just out from Spiegel and Grau. The QWERTY podcast is brought to you by the book The Memoir Project: A Thoroughly Non-Standardized Text for Writing & Life. Read it, and begin your own journey to writing what you know. To learn more, join The Memoir Project free newsletter list and keep up to date on all our free webinars and instructive posts and online classes in how to write memoir, as well as our talented, available memoir editors and memoir coaches, podcast guests and more.
In this episode, get ready to soak up the summer sun with our annual Summer Movie Preview. Join us as we discuss which movies are worth diving into, which ones to approach with caution, and which to avoid altogether. Unlike Erin, let Knox and Jamie serve as your cinematic lifeguards, guiding you through the upcoming summer film releases.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/607Listen to our Conclave Crossover Event with Faith Adjacent at faithadjacent.com/conclave. Revisit: Movie Green Lights | Episode 554: 2024 Summer Movie Preview2025 YouTube Playlists: Given | Hopefuls | Did We Need This?Red Light Mentions: Ana De Armas | Hollywood Tariffs Green Lights:Jamie: book - Silver Elite by Dani FrancisKnox: book - Beartooth by Callan WinkBonus segment: Join our new Patreon tier to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Nordstrom | Quince | Chewy | The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Daniel Buitrago, Brandon Fifield & “The Mayor” are back in the studio gett'n after it with special guest Marian Giannulis of Trout Unlimited The 2025 Jim Creek boys weekend, the rollover victim snd the duck tape broken leg, Marion headed for the Situk River, shout out to the AK WSF Sheep-U Clinic on Saturday April 12th, Marian's 2024 Goat hunt adventure, Trout Unlimited reach and mission, a career as a communication director, a love for the work and conservation, finding a love for fishing and marrying into a fishing family,, hitting the home run on her dream job, conservationist, the message and reaching the audience, restoration projects, the Resurrection Creek project, prioritizing projects, Kuiu Island red pipe removals, failed culverts, community involvement, 2900 culverts proposed in the Ambler Road Project, FFFT 2024 @ Beartooth, Spring Fishingfest 2025 20th Year Anniversary of Trout Unlimited, May 1st @ Kincade Chalet, national, Visit our Website - www.alaskawildproject.com Follow on Instagram - www.instagram.com/alaskawildproject Watch on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@alaskawildproject $upport on Patreon - www.patreon.com/alaskawildproject
In Callan Wink's new novel Beartooth, two brothers live at the edge of Yellowstone National Park. Their father has recently died of cancer, leaving behind unpaid medical bills and taxes. Desperate to save their home, the pair ventures into the park as part of a scheme involving the illegal collection of elk antlers. The novel, Wink says, was inspired by a similar story he heard at a bar. In today's episode, Wink talks with Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd about the experience of living near Yellowstone, the impact of financial desperation on ethics, and the author's decision to write about brothers.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
PODCAST NOTESPage One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles and stories behind the first page of their books.About the guest author:Callan Wink's latest and third book, Beartooth, is another propulsive story about two brothers in dire straits, living on the edge of Yellowstone, who agree to a desperate act of survival. Wink has been awarded fellowships by the National Endowment for the Arts and Stanford University, where he was a Wallace Stegner Fellow. He received his MFA from University of Wyoming and his stories and essays have been published in the New Yorker, Granta, Playboy, Men's Journal, and The Best American Short Stories. He debut novel, August, was longlisted for the center for Fiction First Novel Prize and a collection of short stories, Dog Run Moon. He lives in Livingston, Montana, where he is a fly-fishing guide on the Yellowstone River. About the host:Holly Lynn Payne is an award-winning novelist and writing coach, and the former CEO and founder of Booxby, a startup built to help authors succeed. She is an internationally published author of four historical fiction novels. Her debut, The Virgin's Knot, was a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers book. As an author and writing coach, she knows that the first page of any book has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. So she thought to ask your favorite master storytellers how they do their magic to hook you. Holly lives in Marin County with her family and two Labrador retrievers, and enjoys mountain biking, hiking, swimming and pretending to surf. To learn more about her books and writing coaching services, please follow her on IG + X @hollylynnpayne or visit hollylynnpayne.com.Tune in and reach out:If you're an aspiring writer or a book lover, this episode of Page One offers a treasure trove of inspiration and practical advice. I offer these conversations as a testament to the magic that happens when master storytellers share their secrets and experiences. We hope you are inspired to tune into the full episode for more insights. Keep writing, keep reading, and remember—the world needs your stories. If I can help you tell your own story, or help improve your first page, please reach out @hollylynnpayne or visit hollylynnpayne.com.You can listen to Page One on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher and all your favorite podcast players. Hear past episodes.JOIN THE POP1 COMMUNITY ON SUBSTACK If you're interested in getting writing tips and the latest podcast episode updates with the world's beloved master storytellers, please consider subscribing to my free weekly newsletter on Substack: Power of Page One POP1 is a community of writers and book lovers passionate about the craft of storytelling—which begins with a compelling page one.
Unpacking storytelling with Callan Wink, who's out with a new novel, Beartooth. Topics: (1) reinventing the heist novel, (2) life in the *real* Yellowstone (as opposed to Kevin Costner's TV version) and (3) the pros and cons of living the writers' life far from the Brooklyn literary/publishing scene. All episodes of The Thoughtful Bro aired live originally on A Mighty Blaze. The Thoughtful Bro is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm and Writer's Bone.
It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! Killswitch Engage is all over the music sectionNetEase is confusingDC/Marvel biggest crossover in 20 yearsPrime has an answer to Star TrekDune 3 non-spoilerClayface rumorsAnd so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. Music Follow-ups/CorrectionsBilly Corgan- The Pumpkins' vocalist has clarified his performance at Ozzy's final show. He will be playing with Tom Morello and Adam Jones from Tool. https://loudwire.com/billy-corgan-playing-ozzy-black-sabbath-show/ Black Dahlia Murder- Guitarist Brandon Ellis has left the band, forcing them to reschedule the remaining date on their current tour.https://metalinjection.net/news/breakups/brandon-ellis-quits-the-black-dahlia-murder New Music/VideoSwitchfoot- Last Man Standing feat Buddy Guy https://youtu.be/r6Rz5PvPUjATOTALLY not what I was expecting. More Buddy Guy than Switchfoot, and all the better for it.Killswitch Engage- Collusion https://youtu.be/PoApILhc7YcThis new record might just e KsE in its most unhinged in YEARS.Disturbed- I Will Not Break https://youtu.be/9YICpjeGsbETheir guitar player said they were trying to recapture the feel of their earlier records. Well the intro sounds like it was ripped right from an earlier song. Production is pretty good, a little drum heavy for me. Not bad, but not earth moving.Bhad Bhabie- Ms. Whitman https://youtu.be/yo7_px4vXYQApparently a diss track against another “rapper” Alabama. First Drake and Kendrick, now this? LOL Bhabie also jabs at Travis Barker… because reasons. (Alabama is Barker's daughter apparently…?) performance-wise… not terrible like I anticipated, but absolutely not something to waste your time on.https://youtu.be/y1M8Ea46MgU- Alabama's last diss.Ghost Bath- Rose Thorn Necklace https://youtu.be/zN6EHnfS6MgOn Nuclear Blast. Slow-ish (?) death/black metal with melody? Yeah this is interesting. Tours/FestivalsRocklahoma- Aug 29, 30, 31 (fri, sat, sun) at Rockin Red Dirt Ranch Festival Grounds in Pryor, OK. Shinedown, 5FDP, Breaking Benjamin, Marilyn Manson, Knocked Loose, Flyleaf. Full weekend passes are $200. Prices go up from there.https://blabbermouth.net/news/shinedown-five-finger-death-punch-breaking-benjamin-three-days-grace-and-many-more-set-for-rocklahoma-2025 Summer of Loud- KsE, Beartooth, I Prevail, Parkway Drive, The Devil Wears Prada, and others. June 21 in West Palm Beach FL, through July 27 in Charlotte NC. Presale is Feb 26.https://blabbermouth.net/news/beartooth-i-prevail-killswitch-engage-and-parkway-drive-to-team-up-for-summer-of-loud-2025-tour Pantera- Touring with Amon Amarth WHILE also doing those Metallica shows. The Amon Amarth shows will announce an opener soon. Tickets on sale now. Starts July 15 in Burgettstown PA through Sept 13 in West Palm Beach FL.https://blabbermouth.net/news/pantera-announces-summer-2025-u-s-tour-with-support-from-amon-amarth Punk in the Park, Denver- Bad Religion, Descendents, Dropkick Murphys, Streetlight Manifesto, Circle Jerks, The Adicts, The AQUABATS, Strung Out, Voodoo Glow Skulls, and MORE. July 18-20 in the National Western Stockyards.https://www.punkinthepark.com/ Reg ‘ol NewsBrian May- New 12 string guitar from Gibson. Brian May SJ-200. Only 100 of them have been made. https://blabbermouth.net/news/queens-brian-may-partners-with-gibson-to-release-12-string-acoustic-guitar Fyre 2.0- May 30 - June 2 in Isla Mujeres, near Cancun Mexico. The organizers are really doing their best to assure people that this time they're serious. Tickets are $1400 and only 2000 will be sold. Or you can buy a $25000 VIP ticket and meet the as-yet unannounced artists, along with other perks and accommodations. https://youtu.be/uZ0KNVU2fV0 https://www.billboard.com/pro/fyre-fest-2-dates-location-ticketing-partner-announced/ President- Mysterious new band added to Download festival this year. No music, no following, slot on one of the biggest festival dates in the world. Speculation has tried to tie this to Sleep Token and Ghost and Deftones, and even Slipknot. At the very least it has been confirmed that they have nothing to do with Sleep Token or Ghost.https://loudwire.com/president-mystery-band-2025-download-festival/ Placebo- Vocalist/frontman Brian Molko is being charged with defamation of the Prime Minister of Italy, because of comments made on stage at a recent concert. Molko allegedly called Meloni a "piece of shit, fascist, racist" and a "Nazi." At Italy's Sonic Park Festival.https://loudwire.com/placebo-brian-molko-defamation-charge/ SNL 50 Homecoming Concert- Streaming on Peacock. Lonely Island medley was great, Eddie Vedder covering Tom Petty was kind of amazing, Nirvana with Post Malone was impressive to a point. Overall a pretty fun collection of performances.The Mars Volta- Played an unreleased album live… CRAZY! https://youtu.be/_N6aVhKi384 https://metalinjection.net/video/the-mars-volta-just-played-a-whole-new-currently-unannounced-album-live SuggestsKillswitch Engage- This Consequence new album out last week. Gaming/Tech Follow-ups/CorrectionsStar Wars Eclipse/NetEase- The NetEase situation just seems to keep getting stickier. Star Wars Eclipse, the highly anticipated video game from Quantic Dream, might be facing the end of its journey. Reports suggest that its parent company, NetEase, is pulling back from overseas ventures and looking to offload studios, including Quantic Dream. Rumors of trouble aren't new for Eclipse— whispers of cancellation first popped up in 2022— but this latest move by NetEase has fans on edge. If confirmed, it'd join a growing list of scrapped Star Wars titles like Battlefront 3 and Star Wars 1313. No official word yet, so stay tuned for updates.~UPDATE~ Quantic Dream IS apparently unaffected by the restructuring at NetEase.https://cosmicbook.news/star-wars-eclipse-canceled-netease Marvel Rivals- First, to address the NetEase releasing of the development team last week… according to one of the producers the team was more in charge of logistics and HR type issues more than anything creative. “They were entitled, lazy, and woke.” But the new update is those leaked characters are “real.” Meaning that all of those character you may or may not have heard about, are in SOME level of development, but that doesn't mean they will make it to playable status.https://boundingintocomics.com/video-games/video-game-news/marvel-rivals-devs-confirms-roster-leaks-are-real-but-cautions-fans-that-datamined-characters-may-appear-or-may-not-appear-in-our-future-plans/ Fable- Delayed into 2026 by Microsoft.WB Games- WB has closed Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and WB San Diego. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/warner-bros-reportedly-shuttering-monolith-productions-player-first-games-and-warner-bros-san-diego TrailersMortal Kombat 1- https://youtu.be/rRlNmFDHQw4?si=G-ddMgYIEC9vqn0nGlacius… I mean T-1000 trailer. Killer Instinct is going to have somethings to say.~ALSO~ MK Pro Tournament Mexico happened. Javier took 4th. Nicolas 3rd, his twin ScorpionProcs 2nd SonicFox 1st.Tekken 8 - Anna Williams https://youtu.be/b6hYwWoOrDkMarch 31 early access. Rocket Launcher, PLUS new moveset includes using that as a melee weapon as well as a ranged weapon. Reg ‘ol NewsMouthwashing- Indie horror game that has been QUICKLY gaining popularity, will now be jumping over to console. Not only will there be the obvious digital release, but the console releases (all current gen… even Switch 1…) will eventually get a physical release as well.https://www.engadget.com/gaming/horror-game-mouthwashing-will-land-on-consoles-later-this-year-204817692.html NVidia- 5070Ti launches and the supply issue persists. But the reviews seem to be luke warm at best.https://www.engadget.com/gaming/pc/nvidia-geforce-5070-ti-review-a-sensible-4k-powerhouse-for-749-140023082.html Apple V - In an unprecedented move, Apple has completely disabled their ADP (Advanced Data Protection) in the UK. UK users no longer can encrypt their data using Apple's iCloud services. iMessage, passwords, health data, and other information Apple handles, will still be able to use end-to-end encryption. Users will have to turn their ADP off themselves in order to keep their iCloud accounts, due to the nature of end-to-end encryption, but will be allowed an unspecified “grace period.”https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/apple-disables-iclouds-advanced-data-protection-feature-in-the-uk-173016447.html SuggestsThioJoe- YT channel that has helped me in more than a few pinches. Comic Books/Books Reg ‘ol NewsBatman relaunch- September will see ANOTHER Batman reboot. This time headed by the team of Matt Fraction (W) and Jorge Jimenez (A). Jimenez has talked about the work he is putting in on the feel of the city of Gotham. Some of the preview art feels like the Penguin a bit.https://cosmicbook.news/batman-new-costume-dc-comics-relaunch DC/Marvel Crossover- the Amalgam reprint event is, in fact leading to ANOTHER crossover event. Not a return of the Amalgam universe it would seem. Instead it will be a couple one-shot books, one called Marvel/DC and the other DC/Marvel obviously, to be released later this year. Any more details are being held very close to the chest.https://boundingintocomics.com/comic-books/comic-book-news/for-first-time-in-over-20-years-dc-and-marvel-comics-to-crossover-once-again-in-upcoming-pair-of-one-shots/ Wicked- New GN based on the original book that the stage production and subsequent movie is based on. Part 1 will be out on March 11. https://comicbook.com/comics/news/wicked-graphic-novel-first-look/ Pooluminati- New series, alongside the current Cody Ziglar run, written by Zac Gorman, Alexis Quasarano, with art from Enid Balm and Todd Nauck. Issue 1 goes on sale March 26.Deadpool and his daughter Ellie embark on an inter-dimensional adventure to prove they're worthy of joining the prestigious ranks of the Pooluminati. But what dark secrets will they unearth in the process? ~ALSO~All through March Marvel will be doing April Pool's Day variant covers for other books.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-deadpool-pooluminati-series-multiversal-deadpool-variants/ Krypto- Superman's superdog is getting his own book. A 5-issue series called Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton. First issue on shelves June 18. Ryan North (W) and Mike Norton (A).A heartfelt and moving view of humanity, good and bad, through the empathetic eyes of the ultimate outsider: a poor, lost dog, who just happens to have superpowers https://comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-krypto-the-superdog-getting-his-own-series/ SuggestsFoundation- science fiction novel by American writer Isaac Asimov. It is the first book in the Foundation Trilogy (which later expanded into the Foundation series). Foundation is a cycle of five interrelated short stories, first published as a single book by Gnome Press in 1951. Collectively they tell the early story of the Foundation, an institute founded by psychohistorian Hari Seldon to preserve the best of galactic civilization after the collapse of the Galactic Empire. TV Shows Follow-ups/CorrectionsMoon Knight- Marvel's head of TV, Brad Winderbaum, has confirmed that the series will not be moving forward. https://cosmicbook.news/marvel-confirms-no-moon-knight-season-2 SAG Awards- Happened… Colin Ferrel won best actor for Penguin, and David Duchovney and Gillian Anderson reunited to present an award… that's all you need to know.Foundation- season 4 is happening. Though no word on when season 3 will premiere even though it is reportedly finished. https://deadline.com/2025/02/foundation-season-4-showrunner-ian-goldberg-writers-room-1236301501/ TrailersWalking Dead: Dead City- season 2 May 4 https://youtu.be/ewSY2KWW9t4 Reg ‘ol NewsMichelle Trachtenburg - Passed away this morning. She was 39. Not much is known yet, aside from the fact that she recently has a liver transplant, though it is not clear if that is connected in anyway.Avatar: Seven Havens- New Avatar animated series from Nickelodeon set to take place after the Legend of Korra series. The announcement comes on the heels of the 20th anniversary of the original series. ALSO, Nickelodeon will be producing Avatar shorts content on YT, a new season of their podcast Braving the Elements that focuses on the Korra story, releasing Book 2 Earth soundtrack, a live concert tour, with other live and in person content planned for SDCC, AS WELL AS new toys, books, and a mobile game titled Avatar Legends: Realms Collide.https://cosmicbook.news/avatar-seven-havens-nickelodeon-sequel-legend-of-korra Culture- Amazon has bought the rights for a book adaptation of the same name. From the sounds of it this will likely become Amazon's response to Star Trek.https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/new-amazon-sci-fi-series-anti-star-trek-marvel-director-involved-consider-phlebas/ SuggestsBuffy the Vampire Slayeris an American supernatural drama television series created by writer and director Joss Whedon. The concept is based on the 1992 film, also written by Whedon, although they are separate and unrelated productions.[12] Whedon served as executive producer and showrunner of the series under his production tag Mutant Enemy Productions. It premiered on March 10, 1997, on The WB and concluded on May 20, 2003, on UPN.STREAMING ON TUBI, DISNEY+,HULUMovies Follow-ups/CorrectionsConstantine 2- Keanu Reeves has confirmed in an interview that Gunn seems to have accepted the pitch and they are ready to move into the writing stage of the production. This will reteam Reeves with original Director Francis Lawrence. The pitch is for a direct sequel with the same Elseworlds version of the character, only darker.https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/constantine-2-keanu-reeves-script Kathleen Kennedy- OFFICIALLY STEPPING DOWN! Retiring by the end of 2025. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/star-wars-kathleen-kennedy-lucasfilm-1235282440/ Dune 3- Jason Momoa will return for the third installment… to the surprise of no one who read the books.Punisher- “Special Presentation” on Disney+. Not a new series as was assumed. https://comicbook.com/movies/news/marvel-punisher-disney-plus-special-presentation/ TrailersThunderbolts- IMAX trailer leaked onto X over the weekend. There are some clear “course correction” elements here. Not the least of which being the focus on Bucky. The only issue, potentially is how will this team of super soldiers take on a legitimate Avengers Level Threat in the Void (Evil Sentry)? Will this also be an answer to the Marvel issue of killing off their villains?https://t.co/xblEvBpor0 Batman Ninja VS Yakuza League- The sequel to one of the craziest Batman animated movies you have ever seen just got a release date and a trailer. And this one looks like it is going to be even bigger and wilder than the first. Digital release is March 18 and physical is April 15.https://youtu.be/QleeDtH_WWE Fear Street: Prom Queen- https://youtu.be/pDvUEuZZM04?si=Bi7shjdJYmv74EssWelcome back to Shadyside. In this next installment of the blood-soaked Fear Street franchise, prom season at Shadyside High is underway and the school's wolfpack of It Girls is busy with its usual sweet and vicious campaigns for the crown. But when a gutsy outsider puts herself in the running, and the other girls start mysteriously disappearing, the class of '88 is suddenly in for one hell of a prom night.May 23 Reg ‘ol NewsBarney- A24 is making the big purple dinosaur into a live-action movie. Yes, A24 is doing a Barney movie. Actor Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out) has been developing the story for years, and now has the backing of Mattel Films, and a partner in A24. So far the actor is only attached as producer, but is in talks to act in the film as well. No solid details on production or release date windows yet.https://comicbook.com/movies/news/barney-live-action-movie-updates-daniel-kaluuya-ayo-edebiri-a24/ SuggestsFear Street- Netflix series of American horror films based on R. L. Stine's book series of the same name. Involving slasher and supernatural elements, the films' overall story revolves around teenagers who work to break the curse that has been over their town for hundreds of years. The first three installments were directed by Leigh Janiak from scripts and stories she co-wrote with other contributors Rumor Mill Confirmations/RefutationsKathleen Kennedy- But does this one really count? New SourcesStar Wars- Kevin Feige is once again being rumored to step in as the head of Lucasfilm now that Kennedy is stepping down.Avengers- New sources are elaborating on the “evil doppelgangers” rumors. Now it is said that the doppelgangers will be agents of Doom, and will not APPEAR as evil. Instead they will look just like their 616 counterparts, and hilarity will ensue… or something. New RumorsHancock 2- To feature Michael B Jordan and Zendaya? Is also happening?Marvel- Nova, Strange Academy, and Terror inc all on hold.Agatha- Now there are rumors for a second season… X-Men- First movie post Avengers Secret Wars. Won't be an origin story for the team. Will also have a Disney+ live-action show tie in.You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.
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Send us a textJoin us in this dynamic episode as we dive deep into the life of rising rock artist Alyxx, who is on the brink of something monumental - her performance at the Inkcarceration Festival. Discover the journey that brought her from a theater background and girl group experiences to carving out her unique identity in the rock scene. With her infectious energy and passion for music, Alyxx shares her excitement about the upcoming festival where she will be sharing the stage with bands like Falling in Reverse and Beartooth.Listen as she reflects on the thrills of live performance, recounting her unforgettable experiences at events such as the Blue Ridge Rock Festival. Beyond music, we explore the complexities of creating, producing, and the challenges of self-recording. Alyxx reveals invaluable insights into her creative process, her songwriting journey, and the emotional impact of her music. We not only discuss her artistic vision and lyrical content but also touch on the importance of support systems. Hear how her family and friends have played a crucial role in her success as she navigates this competitive industry. Through heartfelt stories, humor, and candid reflections, Alyxx's journey exemplifies dedication and resilience in the music world.As this episode unfolds, feel inspired by her commitment to sharing genuine, relatable experiences through her songs. Don't miss this chance to hear what it truly means to pursue a career in music, building connections, and creating art that resonates with others. Tune in, subscribe, and join us for an empowering conversation that sparks creativity and passion!LinksJay Franze: https://JayFranze.comAlyxx: https://www.officialalyxx.com/ Support the show
It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! Killswitch Engage is all over the music sectionNetEase is confusingDC/Marvel biggest crossover in 20 yearsPrime has an answer to Star TrekDune 3 non-spoilerClayface rumorsAnd so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. Music Follow-ups/CorrectionsBilly Corgan- The Pumpkins' vocalist has clarified his performance at Ozzy's final show. He will be playing with Tom Morello and Adam Jones from Tool. https://loudwire.com/billy-corgan-playing-ozzy-black-sabbath-show/ Black Dahlia Murder- Guitarist Brandon Ellis has left the band, forcing them to reschedule the remaining date on their current tour.https://metalinjection.net/news/breakups/brandon-ellis-quits-the-black-dahlia-murder New Music/VideoSwitchfoot- Last Man Standing feat Buddy Guy https://youtu.be/r6Rz5PvPUjATOTALLY not what I was expecting. More Buddy Guy than Switchfoot, and all the better for it.Killswitch Engage- Collusion https://youtu.be/PoApILhc7YcThis new record might just e KsE in its most unhinged in YEARS.Disturbed- I Will Not Break https://youtu.be/9YICpjeGsbETheir guitar player said they were trying to recapture the feel of their earlier records. Well the intro sounds like it was ripped right from an earlier song. Production is pretty good, a little drum heavy for me. Not bad, but not earth moving.Bhad Bhabie- Ms. Whitman https://youtu.be/yo7_px4vXYQApparently a diss track against another “rapper” Alabama. First Drake and Kendrick, now this? LOL Bhabie also jabs at Travis Barker… because reasons. (Alabama is Barker's daughter apparently…?) performance-wise… not terrible like I anticipated, but absolutely not something to waste your time on.https://youtu.be/y1M8Ea46MgU- Alabama's last diss.Ghost Bath- Rose Thorn Necklace https://youtu.be/zN6EHnfS6MgOn Nuclear Blast. Slow-ish (?) death/black metal with melody? Yeah this is interesting. Tours/FestivalsRocklahoma- Aug 29, 30, 31 (fri, sat, sun) at Rockin Red Dirt Ranch Festival Grounds in Pryor, OK. Shinedown, 5FDP, Breaking Benjamin, Marilyn Manson, Knocked Loose, Flyleaf. Full weekend passes are $200. Prices go up from there.https://blabbermouth.net/news/shinedown-five-finger-death-punch-breaking-benjamin-three-days-grace-and-many-more-set-for-rocklahoma-2025 Summer of Loud- KsE, Beartooth, I Prevail, Parkway Drive, The Devil Wears Prada, and others. June 21 in West Palm Beach FL, through July 27 in Charlotte NC. Presale is Feb 26.https://blabbermouth.net/news/beartooth-i-prevail-killswitch-engage-and-parkway-drive-to-team-up-for-summer-of-loud-2025-tour Pantera- Touring with Amon Amarth WHILE also doing those Metallica shows. The Amon Amarth shows will announce an opener soon. Tickets on sale now. Starts July 15 in Burgettstown PA through Sept 13 in West Palm Beach FL.https://blabbermouth.net/news/pantera-announces-summer-2025-u-s-tour-with-support-from-amon-amarth Punk in the Park, Denver- Bad Religion, Descendents, Dropkick Murphys, Streetlight Manifesto, Circle Jerks, The Adicts, The AQUABATS, Strung Out, Voodoo Glow Skulls, and MORE. July 18-20 in the National Western Stockyards.https://www.punkinthepark.com/ Reg ‘ol NewsBrian May- New 12 string guitar from Gibson. Brian May SJ-200. Only 100 of them have been made. https://blabbermouth.net/news/queens-brian-may-partners-with-gibson-to-release-12-string-acoustic-guitar Fyre 2.0- May 30 - June 2 in Isla Mujeres, near Cancun Mexico. The organizers are really doing their best to assure people that this time they're serious. Tickets are $1400 and only 2000 will be sold. Or you can buy a $25000 VIP ticket and meet the as-yet unannounced artists, along with other perks and accommodations. https://youtu.be/uZ0KNVU2fV0 https://www.billboard.com/pro/fyre-fest-2-dates-location-ticketing-partner-announced/ President- Mysterious new band added to Download festival this year. No music, no following, slot on one of the biggest festival dates in the world. Speculation has tried to tie this to Sleep Token and Ghost and Deftones, and even Slipknot. At the very least it has been confirmed that they have nothing to do with Sleep Token or Ghost.https://loudwire.com/president-mystery-band-2025-download-festival/ Placebo- Vocalist/frontman Brian Molko is being charged with defamation of the Prime Minister of Italy, because of comments made on stage at a recent concert. Molko allegedly called Meloni a "piece of shit, fascist, racist" and a "Nazi." At Italy's Sonic Park Festival.https://loudwire.com/placebo-brian-molko-defamation-charge/ SNL 50 Homecoming Concert- Streaming on Peacock. Lonely Island medley was great, Eddie Vedder covering Tom Petty was kind of amazing, Nirvana with Post Malone was impressive to a point. Overall a pretty fun collection of performances.The Mars Volta- Played an unreleased album live… CRAZY! https://youtu.be/_N6aVhKi384 https://metalinjection.net/video/the-mars-volta-just-played-a-whole-new-currently-unannounced-album-live SuggestsKillswitch Engage- This Consequence new album out last week. Gaming/Tech Follow-ups/CorrectionsStar Wars Eclipse/NetEase- The NetEase situation just seems to keep getting stickier. Star Wars Eclipse, the highly anticipated video game from Quantic Dream, might be facing the end of its journey. Reports suggest that its parent company, NetEase, is pulling back from overseas ventures and looking to offload studios, including Quantic Dream. Rumors of trouble aren't new for Eclipse— whispers of cancellation first popped up in 2022— but this latest move by NetEase has fans on edge. If confirmed, it'd join a growing list of scrapped Star Wars titles like Battlefront 3 and Star Wars 1313. No official word yet, so stay tuned for updates.~UPDATE~ Quantic Dream IS apparently unaffected by the restructuring at NetEase.https://cosmicbook.news/star-wars-eclipse-canceled-netease Marvel Rivals- First, to address the NetEase releasing of the development team last week… according to one of the producers the team was more in charge of logistics and HR type issues more than anything creative. “They were entitled, lazy, and woke.” But the new update is those leaked characters are “real.” Meaning that all of those character you may or may not have heard about, are in SOME level of development, but that doesn't mean they will make it to playable status.https://boundingintocomics.com/video-games/video-game-news/marvel-rivals-devs-confirms-roster-leaks-are-real-but-cautions-fans-that-datamined-characters-may-appear-or-may-not-appear-in-our-future-plans/ Fable- Delayed into 2026 by Microsoft.WB Games- WB has closed Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and WB San Diego. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/warner-bros-reportedly-shuttering-monolith-productions-player-first-games-and-warner-bros-san-diego TrailersMortal Kombat 1- https://youtu.be/rRlNmFDHQw4?si=G-ddMgYIEC9vqn0nGlacius… I mean T-1000 trailer. Killer Instinct is going to have somethings to say.~ALSO~ MK Pro Tournament Mexico happened. Javier took 4th. Nicolas 3rd, his twin ScorpionProcs 2nd SonicFox 1st.Tekken 8 - Anna Williams https://youtu.be/b6hYwWoOrDkMarch 31 early access. Rocket Launcher, PLUS new moveset includes using that as a melee weapon as well as a ranged weapon. Reg ‘ol NewsMouthwashing- Indie horror game that has been QUICKLY gaining popularity, will now be jumping over to console. Not only will there be the obvious digital release, but the console releases (all current gen… even Switch 1…) will eventually get a physical release as well.https://www.engadget.com/gaming/horror-game-mouthwashing-will-land-on-consoles-later-this-year-204817692.html NVidia- 5070Ti launches and the supply issue persists. But the reviews seem to be luke warm at best.https://www.engadget.com/gaming/pc/nvidia-geforce-5070-ti-review-a-sensible-4k-powerhouse-for-749-140023082.html Apple V - In an unprecedented move, Apple has completely disabled their ADP (Advanced Data Protection) in the UK. UK users no longer can encrypt their data using Apple's iCloud services. iMessage, passwords, health data, and other information Apple handles, will still be able to use end-to-end encryption. Users will have to turn their ADP off themselves in order to keep their iCloud accounts, due to the nature of end-to-end encryption, but will be allowed an unspecified “grace period.”https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/apple-disables-iclouds-advanced-data-protection-feature-in-the-uk-173016447.html SuggestsThioJoe- YT channel that has helped me in more than a few pinches. Comic Books/Books Reg ‘ol NewsBatman relaunch- September will see ANOTHER Batman reboot. This time headed by the team of Matt Fraction (W) and Jorge Jimenez (A). Jimenez has talked about the work he is putting in on the feel of the city of Gotham. Some of the preview art feels like the Penguin a bit.https://cosmicbook.news/batman-new-costume-dc-comics-relaunch DC/Marvel Crossover- the Amalgam reprint event is, in fact leading to ANOTHER crossover event. Not a return of the Amalgam universe it would seem. Instead it will be a couple one-shot books, one called Marvel/DC and the other DC/Marvel obviously, to be released later this year. Any more details are being held very close to the chest.https://boundingintocomics.com/comic-books/comic-book-news/for-first-time-in-over-20-years-dc-and-marvel-comics-to-crossover-once-again-in-upcoming-pair-of-one-shots/ Wicked- New GN based on the original book that the stage production and subsequent movie is based on. Part 1 will be out on March 11. https://comicbook.com/comics/news/wicked-graphic-novel-first-look/ Pooluminati- New series, alongside the current Cody Ziglar run, written by Zac Gorman, Alexis Quasarano, with art from Enid Balm and Todd Nauck. Issue 1 goes on sale March 26.Deadpool and his daughter Ellie embark on an inter-dimensional adventure to prove they're worthy of joining the prestigious ranks of the Pooluminati. But what dark secrets will they unearth in the process? ~ALSO~All through March Marvel will be doing April Pool's Day variant covers for other books.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-deadpool-pooluminati-series-multiversal-deadpool-variants/ Krypto- Superman's superdog is getting his own book. A 5-issue series called Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton. First issue on shelves June 18. Ryan North (W) and Mike Norton (A).A heartfelt and moving view of humanity, good and bad, through the empathetic eyes of the ultimate outsider: a poor, lost dog, who just happens to have superpowers https://comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-krypto-the-superdog-getting-his-own-series/ SuggestsFoundation- science fiction novel by American writer Isaac Asimov. It is the first book in the Foundation Trilogy (which later expanded into the Foundation series). Foundation is a cycle of five interrelated short stories, first published as a single book by Gnome Press in 1951. Collectively they tell the early story of the Foundation, an institute founded by psychohistorian Hari Seldon to preserve the best of galactic civilization after the collapse of the Galactic Empire. TV Shows Follow-ups/CorrectionsMoon Knight- Marvel's head of TV, Brad Winderbaum, has confirmed that the series will not be moving forward. https://cosmicbook.news/marvel-confirms-no-moon-knight-season-2 SAG Awards- Happened… Colin Ferrel won best actor for Penguin, and David Duchovney and Gillian Anderson reunited to present an award… that's all you need to know.Foundation- season 4 is happening. Though no word on when season 3 will premiere even though it is reportedly finished. https://deadline.com/2025/02/foundation-season-4-showrunner-ian-goldberg-writers-room-1236301501/ TrailersWalking Dead: Dead City- season 2 May 4 https://youtu.be/ewSY2KWW9t4 Reg ‘ol NewsMichelle Trachtenburg - Passed away this morning. She was 39. Not much is known yet, aside from the fact that she recently has a liver transplant, though it is not clear if that is connected in anyway.Avatar: Seven Havens- New Avatar animated series from Nickelodeon set to take place after the Legend of Korra series. The announcement comes on the heels of the 20th anniversary of the original series. ALSO, Nickelodeon will be producing Avatar shorts content on YT, a new season of their podcast Braving the Elements that focuses on the Korra story, releasing Book 2 Earth soundtrack, a live concert tour, with other live and in person content planned for SDCC, AS WELL AS new toys, books, and a mobile game titled Avatar Legends: Realms Collide.https://cosmicbook.news/avatar-seven-havens-nickelodeon-sequel-legend-of-korra Culture- Amazon has bought the rights for a book adaptation of the same name. From the sounds of it this will likely become Amazon's response to Star Trek.https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/new-amazon-sci-fi-series-anti-star-trek-marvel-director-involved-consider-phlebas/ SuggestsBuffy the Vampire Slayeris an American supernatural drama television series created by writer and director Joss Whedon. The concept is based on the 1992 film, also written by Whedon, although they are separate and unrelated productions.[12] Whedon served as executive producer and showrunner of the series under his production tag Mutant Enemy Productions. It premiered on March 10, 1997, on The WB and concluded on May 20, 2003, on UPN.STREAMING ON TUBI, DISNEY+,HULUMovies Follow-ups/CorrectionsConstantine 2- Keanu Reeves has confirmed in an interview that Gunn seems to have accepted the pitch and they are ready to move into the writing stage of the production. This will reteam Reeves with original Director Francis Lawrence. The pitch is for a direct sequel with the same Elseworlds version of the character, only darker.https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/constantine-2-keanu-reeves-script Kathleen Kennedy- OFFICIALLY STEPPING DOWN! Retiring by the end of 2025. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/star-wars-kathleen-kennedy-lucasfilm-1235282440/ Dune 3- Jason Momoa will return for the third installment… to the surprise of no one who read the books.Punisher- “Special Presentation” on Disney+. Not a new series as was assumed. https://comicbook.com/movies/news/marvel-punisher-disney-plus-special-presentation/ TrailersThunderbolts- IMAX trailer leaked onto X over the weekend. There are some clear “course correction” elements here. Not the least of which being the focus on Bucky. The only issue, potentially is how will this team of super soldiers take on a legitimate Avengers Level Threat in the Void (Evil Sentry)? Will this also be an answer to the Marvel issue of killing off their villains?https://t.co/xblEvBpor0 Batman Ninja VS Yakuza League- The sequel to one of the craziest Batman animated movies you have ever seen just got a release date and a trailer. And this one looks like it is going to be even bigger and wilder than the first. Digital release is March 18 and physical is April 15.https://youtu.be/QleeDtH_WWE Fear Street: Prom Queen- https://youtu.be/pDvUEuZZM04?si=Bi7shjdJYmv74EssWelcome back to Shadyside. In this next installment of the blood-soaked Fear Street franchise, prom season at Shadyside High is underway and the school's wolfpack of It Girls is busy with its usual sweet and vicious campaigns for the crown. But when a gutsy outsider puts herself in the running, and the other girls start mysteriously disappearing, the class of '88 is suddenly in for one hell of a prom night.May 23 Reg ‘ol NewsBarney- A24 is making the big purple dinosaur into a live-action movie. Yes, A24 is doing a Barney movie. Actor Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out) has been developing the story for years, and now has the backing of Mattel Films, and a partner in A24. So far the actor is only attached as producer, but is in talks to act in the film as well. No solid details on production or release date windows yet.https://comicbook.com/movies/news/barney-live-action-movie-updates-daniel-kaluuya-ayo-edebiri-a24/ SuggestsFear Street- Netflix series of American horror films based on R. L. Stine's book series of the same name. Involving slasher and supernatural elements, the films' overall story revolves around teenagers who work to break the curse that has been over their town for hundreds of years. The first three installments were directed by Leigh Janiak from scripts and stories she co-wrote with other contributors Rumor Mill Confirmations/RefutationsKathleen Kennedy- But does this one really count? New SourcesStar Wars- Kevin Feige is once again being rumored to step in as the head of Lucasfilm now that Kennedy is stepping down.Avengers- New sources are elaborating on the “evil doppelgangers” rumors. Now it is said that the doppelgangers will be agents of Doom, and will not APPEAR as evil. Instead they will look just like their 616 counterparts, and hilarity will ensue… or something. New RumorsHancock 2- To feature Michael B Jordan and Zendaya? Is also happening?Marvel- Nova, Strange Academy, and Terror inc all on hold.Agatha- Now there are rumors for a second season… X-Men- First movie post Avengers Secret Wars. Won't be an origin story for the team. Will also have a Disney+ live-action show tie in.You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.
On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Brent Smith of Shinedown. For the past couple of decades, Shinedown have been relentless in their mission, channeling pain, addiction, and the power to overcome into seven studio albums and countless shows. During the pandemic, they cracked the mainstream, subverting their hard-rock roots with the viral piano ballad “A Symptom of Being Human” and inviting Jelly Roll onstage for “Simple Man” at Blue Ridge Rock Fest in 2021. As Shinedown prepare for a busy year, Smith connected with Madden about his diverse musical influences, the journey of building the band's 20-plus-year career, and their highly anticipated headlining tour with Bush and Beartooth. Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps. ------- Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Neville Hardman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this interview, I chat with Callan Wink about Beartooth, his inspiration for this story, Hazen's name and how he chose it, Hazen's character, his process for writing this book, creating a strong sense of place, his thoughts on the title and cover, and much more. Callan's recommended reads are: The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien Prayer for the Dying by Stewart O'Nan Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead Looking for some great winter reads? Check out my printable 17-page 2025 Winter Reading Guide with 45 new titles vetted by me that will provide great entertainment this winter. I also include mystery series recommendations, new releases in a next-in-the-series section and fiction and nonfiction pairings. Want to know which new titles are publishing in January - May of 2025? Check out our third Literary Lookbook which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead. Beartooth can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Threads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If you're an ice climbing gearhead, then you've probably heard about the new picks by Beartooth Alpine Equipment. Cofounder Charlie Faust joins the pod today to tell us all about them. He'll share how Beartooth Alpine came to be, how their picks differ from other brands on the market, the role gear advancement has played in changing the sport of ice climbing, and his personal pick sharpening tips. Plus, we'll get philosophical in a talk about the light and dark motivations that lead people to climbing. Learn more about Beartooth Alpine Equipment here. Check out Mark Twight's book Kiss or Kill. Join us over on the First Ascent Patreon. For $5, $7 or $10 a month, you'll get access to wide ranging bonus content from greats like Mark Hudon, Scott Stevenson and many more. Plus you'll get a Discord chat, exclusive beta, route info, and more. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/FirstAscentPodcastDo you have a listener question or a topic idea? Let us know at @firstascentpod on Instagram! Jay can be found at @jayknower. Disclaimer: The information expressed in this episode is for entertainment purposes only, and is not intended as, nor should it be interpreted as, informational or instructional.