Podcasts about Beginnings

Pastor Jarrod begins examining the story of Joseph in Genesis, focusing on God's providence over his life as well as our own lives.  New to Echo Grace? We'd love to get to know you! Fill out a quick connect form at https://echograce.com/connect. Want to support our ministries & mission? Your generosity makes a difference. Give at https://echograce.com/give.

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"Everything Gets Answered In Season 5..."Mekai Curtis On this Friday special of The Pivot Podcast, we sit down with actor Mekai Curtis, the breakout star of Raising Kanan, for an inspiring conversation about perseverance, family, and the journey to becoming one of television's most compelling leading men as part of Powerbook III's hit drama series. Mekai reflects on his early days as a child actor on Disney Channel, the sacrifices his family made to support his dreams, and how his parents' unwavering belief gave him the confidence to pursue a career in Hollywood. He opens up about the challenges of growing up in the entertainment industry, finding his identity as an actor, and the lessons that shaped him along the way. The conversation dives into his starring role as Kanan Stark in Raising Kanan, including the pressure of carrying a hit series, the show's massive success, and what it's been like collaborating with executive producer 50 Cent and an accomplished cast and creative team. Mekai shares behind-the-scenes stories, discusses the relationships he's built with his fellow actors, and reveals how he prepares for one of television's most complex characters. With Season 5 marking the final chapter of Raising Kanan, Mekai reflects on the show's legacy, the emotional process of saying goodbye, and what he hopes fans take away from Kanan's journey. He promises that cliffhangers will be answered and the show will make viewers live and breathe every scene. He also discusses the importance of balancing real life with the darker realities of the character he portrays and how he protects his mental and emotional well-being while bringing Kanan to life. From Disney Channel to leading one of the biggest dramas on television, Mekai Curtis' story is one of faith, hard work, family support, and staying true to yourself. This is a conversation you won't want to miss. Pivot Family...comment, like, hit the subscribe button, we enjoy hearing and learning from you- the good and the bad, we want to know! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"You never know what insight or information you're going to glean from someone, and so I want to be open to surprises. And not have any preconceived notions of what, who this person is, what they're going to tell me, imposing my own values, beliefs, whatever on them, because it's all a discovery," says Pulitzer Prize-winner Barry Meier, whose piece "You Can Run" appears in The Atavist Magazine.Barry Meier is here for another Atavistian chat! Yeah, these have not come out in as timely a manner as I had hoped. The late delay of the “revived” one with Mac Montandon, and having pods that were getting moldy in the can too precedence. Anyway …Barry Meier has won this little award you might have heard of called the, what is it, oh, yes, the Pulitzer Prize as part of a team of reporters in International Reporting for the New York Times. He's also been a finalist for the Pulitzer and a two-time winner of the George Polk Award. He's got a new piece out for The Atavist magazine titled: You Can Run: When their parents ripped two young sisters from their privileged lives, gave them fake names, and took them on the lam, they thought it was because their father was in trouble with the IRS. It would be years before they learned the truth about his life of crime.”He's the author of three books, Pain Killer, which was the first to chronicle the Sackler family and the origin of the opioid epidemic. “The book that started it all,” wrote Patrick Radden Keefe, whose book Empire of Pain was heavily informed by Barry's work. Barry also wrote Spooked and Missing Man. You can learn more about Barry at barryemierbooks.com . In this conversation we talk about: Using the boundaries of an envelope to map out a story Interviewing and the tools he uses or doesn't use Being open to surprises Beginnings, endings, and pacingThis episode pairs well with Ep. 385 with Robert Kolker

Beginnings are everything. Not only for starting the journey that you hope the reader takes with you, but the first thing you have to do is HOOK your reader. Want them to go on a journey with you? give them a reason. Join Hank and Abby as they discuss this.

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Welcome back, Pixie Dusters! In this episode Dan kicks things off with an Axl Rose/Mickey Mouse impression which is the perfect intro into today's Disney shorts. Today's episode features more classics, including "Steamboat Willie," "Chip an' Dale," and "The New Neighbor.” Plus, there's a bit chaos over Donald's job choice in "All in a Nutshell.” Come back next week because it's time to learn some life skills from the very talented Goofy.Produced by: Limitless Broadcasting Network.For more info, merch, and all the other podcasts, visit: www.limitlessbroadcastingnetwork.comCheck out Ashley's Disney deep dives at: pixiedustfiles.wordpress.comFollow your new Disney besties on Instagram @pixiedusttwinspodcastFollow Dan, honorary third host of the "Pixie Dust Twins" Podcast, and King of the Manifestos: @Dantaastic on Instagram and YouTubeMentioned in this episode:Canvas & Crime: Turning True Crime into Quirky CharactersGet your own notorious shot glass or art print at www.canvasandcrime.com! You can also find Elizabeth on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/eak.creations and on Instagram @eakcreations. She also has a YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@canvasandcrime where you can see creativity in action.

Spotify DescriptionIn this episode, I share my hands-on preview impressions of Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad after spending around two and a half hours with the game.Echoes of Aincrad feels like a more deliberate and challenging take on the Sword Art Online formula, bringing in Souls-like combat, stamina management, companion mechanics, gear upgrades, open-world exploration, and a stronger sense of danger than I expected.I break down the opening dungeon, character creation, the Town of Beginnings, the return of Akihiko Kayaba's Game Master moment, weapon variety, companion abilities, and the first major boss fight that gave me a real difficulty spike.For SAO fans, this preview left me feeling like Echoes of Aincrad could be one of the more exciting entries in the franchise if the full game builds on this foundation.Mahalo for listening!#SwordArtOnline #EchoesOfAincrad #SAO #AnimeGames #GamingPodcast #JRPG #MekelKasanova

Joy Sunday was recently in the wonderful HBO show DTF St. Louis where she and Richard Jenkins played two detectives trying to workout the complicated lovelife of a murder victim. It's absolutely one of the best shows to come out this year, and she's brilliant on it, so we had to have her on the show! Now you also know Joy from Wednesday, Dear White People and a bunch of other stuff, but here we delve into her INCREDIBLY MENTALLY HEALTHY life. In fact, what are we doing here? Joy is teaching us how to live! All that plus growing up on Staten Island, dating in LA, being a good kid and SO MUCH MORE! PLUS, obvi, we answer YOUR advice questions! If you'd like to ask your own advice questions, call 323-524-7839 and leave a VM or just DM us on IG or Twitter!ALSO BUY A SUPER CUTE "Open Your Hearts, Loosen Your Butts" mug! Also, we're in culture critic and Vulture writer Sean Malin's book The Podcast Pantheon: 101 Podcasts That Changed How We Listen! And:Support the show on Patreon (two extra exclusive episodes a month!) or gift someone a Patreon subscription! Or get yourself a t-shirt or a discounted Quarantine Crew shirt! And why not leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? Or Spotify? It takes less than a minute! Follow the show on Instagram! Check out some CT clips on YouTube!Plus some other stuff! Watch Naomi's Netflix half hour or Mythic Quest! Check out Andy's old casiopop band's lost album or his other podcast Beginnings!Theme song by the great Sammus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailOn this Episode Tom and Bert continue "The Spotlight Series" on entertainment influencers thru the decades!There are Stories to tell and the Guys will cover and discuss the beginnings and the careers of some of the greatest influencers throughout ALL of the entertainment industry.Today's Podcast will cover another Music Legendary influencerWe introduce you to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame group and Songwriters that had  21 Top 10 singles  and 11 number 1 singles , 12 Top 10 Albums with Gold and Platinum sales (5 which were consecutive #1 sellers)  and have sold over 130 Million Records Worldwide....."Chicago" AKA Chicago Transit AuthorityListen in as we go through Chicago's early beginnings and amazing career as Singer/Songwriters . The band has been touring America and the World for  59 straight years, an amazing feat.CHAPTERS:(:40) Intro---Here is CHICAGO!(2:55) "Beginnings"---It all begins with the "Missing Links" then "The Big Thing"(24:51) Colombia/Sony President Clive Davis signs "Chicago" and the hits start coming with "Make me Smile", "Colour My World" and "25 or 6 to 4"(35:43) Things keep on rolling as many more hits are released with "Does Anybody Know What Time It is" becoming their 3rd straight Top 10 Hit.(44:49) New recording studio in the Colorado Rockies called "Caribou Ranch" opens and the Albums keep churning out.(51:39) Chicago hits rough waters with the tragic accidental shooting death of Terry Kath in 1978 then Peter Cetera leaving the Band in 1984(65:38) The accolades roll in with 2016 Rock n Roll HOF Induction, the reunion with original drummer Danny Seraphine and a no-show from Peter Cetera  and finally the  59 straight years of touring (1967-2026) THEN it's a wrap!!Enjoy the Show!You can email us at reeldealzmoviesandmusic@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page, Reel Dealz Podcast: Movies & Music Thru The Decades to leave comments and/or TEXT us at 843-855-1704 as well

Beginnings & Endings   In this program Rob is joined by guest presenter Rachel, as they engage in the theme of Beginnings And Endings. Rachel begins with a very apt opening song by the Fifth Dimension Age of Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In. Rob presents three strong singers in Joan Baez: I Never Dreamed You'd Leave In Summer, Robin Gibb's impressive performance of I Started A Joke and John Lennon's sad posthumous hit (Just Like) Starting Over. Rachel contributes Fleetwood Mac's popular Go Your Own Way and LGBTIQA+ Lesley Gore with her beginning and ending song Judy's Turn to Cry. The Aussie contribution comes from the resilient Jo Jo Zep with Losing Game.   Playlist Age of Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In – Fifth Dimension I Never dreamed You'd leave in Summer – Joan Baez It's Over – Roy Orbison I Started A Joke – Bee Gees Go Your Own Way – Fleetwood Mac Losing Game – Jo Jo Zep Here Comes The Sun – Beatles (Just Like) Starting Over – John Lennon Judy's Turn To Cry – Lesley Gore The End Of The World – Skeeter Davis Take A Message To Mary – Everly Bros It's Only The Beginning – Kalin Twins To re-live previous episodes, visit joy.org.au/yesterdayoncemore ENJOY! Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Sunday at 5pm for another most enjoyable episode of Yesterday Once More. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast, donate, become a valued member:  https://www.joy.org.au/support joy For Support visit: joy.org.au/Support Your opinion is highly valued.  Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions.  Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience.  Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post Beginnings and Endings appeared first on Yesterday Once More.

Polished creative work starts with messy, uncomfortable first attempts. This episode is one, and that's entirely the point. What would it take for you to pick up a creative practice you've been avoiding live, on mic, in front of your audience? In this raw, unfiltered episode, Izolda does exactly that. She returns to guitar after months away, mid-episode, imperfect and unpolished. She reflects on grief, creative accountability, and why complacency quietly kills a well-lived life. You'll walk away with one practical strategy for restarting a stalled creative practice: the accountability promise made publicly. Whether you're a writer, musician, or multi-passionate creative entrepreneur rebuilding momentum after burnout, this episode meets you where you are. Because the return matters more than the absence.   Connect with Izolda Website: https://IzoldaT.com Book Your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/izoldat/discovery-call New Play Exchange: https://newplayexchange.org/users/90481/izolda-trakhtenberg What you need to know today. Choose your Functional Tarot card here. This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm.* I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link) URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset Listen on These Channels Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Deezer | Overcast | PodChaser | Listen Notes | Player FM | Podcast Addict | Podcast Republic | *Affiliate Link  

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Beginnings | Week 38 The Sin of Sodom June 7, 2026 Pastor Ben Bufkin 00:00 What does the Bible teach about Homosexuality? 30:24 What was the sin of Sodom? 39:04 What should our response be?

On June 12th, 2016, Omar Mateen committed one of the most violent mass shootings in American history when he attacked Pulse Nightclub in Orlando. It was an attack that was 29 years in the making. Throughout Omar's life, there were signs that things weren't right. Expulsions from school. Being fired from the police academy. And even an investigation by the FBI. In Part 1 of our 4-part series, we're going to dive into the events leading up to the shooting, and try to answer the question: What could have been done to stop it before it happened?  - Sources:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eTYeCoYyxm58DXXdoFbHQyWHlWbcH9iKGIefFcQToW4/edit?tab=t.y2yayotxnlcb Listen to our new show, "THE CONSPIRACY FILES"!: -Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5IY9nWD2MYDzlSYP48nRPl -Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conspiracy-files/id1752719844 -Amazon/Audible - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ab1ade99-740c-46ae-8028-b2cf41eabf58/the-conspiracy-files -Pandora - https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-conspiracy-files/PC:1001089101 -iHeart - https://iheart.com/podcast/186907423/ -PocketCast - https://pca.st/dpdyrcca -CastBox - https://castbox.fm/channel/id6193084?country=us - Stay Connected: Join the Murder in America fam in our free Facebook Community for a behind-the-scenes look, more insights and current events in the true crime world: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4365229996855701 If you want even more Murder in America bonus content, including ad-free episodes, come join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/murderinamerica Instagram: http://instagram.com/murderinamerica/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/people/Murder-in-America-Podcast/100086268848682/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderInAmerica TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theparanormalfiles and https://www.tiktok.com/@courtneybrowen Feeling spooky? Follow Colin as he travels state to state (and even country to country!) investigating claims of extreme paranormal activity and visiting famous haunted locations on The Paranormal Files Official Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheParanormalFilesOfficialChannel - (c) BLOOD IN THE SINK PRODUCTIONS 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, I talk to musician Jeff Mueller. Originally from Louisville, KY, Jeff formed the band Rodan in 1992 with his friend Jason Noble, releasing the seminal album Rusty two years later on Quarterstick Records. After Rodan broke up, Jeff formed June of 44, and they put out almost an album a year until they stopped playing together in 1999. Rodan's break-up also blossomed into a new band for Jeff and Jason, Shipping News. Shipping News released numerous albums over the next fifteen years, many of them on Quarterstick, until Jason's death in 2012. Most recently, Solid Brass Records released Jeff and Jason's first high school group King G & the J Krew, which is somewhere in-between Rodan and the Beastie Boys, and it is a delight! This is the website for Beginnings, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow me on Twitter. Check out my free philosophy Substack where I write essays every couple months here and my old casiopop band's lost album here! And the comedy podcast I do with my wife Naomi Couples Therapy can be found here! Theme song by the fantastic Savoir Adore! Second theme by the brilliant Mike Pace! Closing theme by the delightful Gregory Brothers! Podcast art by the inimitable Beano Gee!  

This week on Cinema Shock, we're beginning our deep dive into the master of genre cinema with John Carpenter: The Shape of Dread. To set the stage, we're throwing it back to an episode from April 2021, where we originally analyzed DARK STAR through the lens of its co-writer, special effects designer, and lead actor, Dan O'Bannon. We're dissecting the brilliant, low-budget ingenuity required to get this movie off the ground, analyzing how Carpenter's atmospheric scoring and structural pacing first mixed with O'Bannon's cynical, comedic sensibilities. We explore the film's unique legacy — a bridge between the utopian sci-fi of the late 60s and the gritty, blue-collar cosmic dread that would define the late 70s. Join us as we look back at the origins of a legendary cinematic partnership, the absurdity of the "Thermostellar Bomb," and the very beginning of John Carpenter's filmography.

Heirloom, the new album from singer-songwriter Nathan Evans Fox, is out and an impressive manifestation of both creativity and almost historical documentation of an Appalachian artist. Fox joined Roots Music Rambler this week to talk about the new album, his journey to Nashville from the mountains of Western Carolina, fatherhood and more.  Like many artists today, Fox often shares little snippets of what he's working on via social media posts. One nugget of a song-to-be he shared a few months back drove well over one million views across his channels and the song wasn't more than a few lines. He took the queue to finish it in what became “Hillbilly Hymn (Okra & Cigarettes)” which anchors the album. It has a traditional mountain feel and was recorded in an a capella focus with what seems like family gathered round his singing on the front porch.  But the record traverses everything from fatherly advice for a child in Lots of Beginnings to a brilliant “fuck you” song for those Fox gives permission to hate in “Landlords Bill Lee Etc.” It's an amazing mix of home spun advice and statements about the polarization of today's world. He told us the record is a bit of a “seed bank” of his life for his children and the world he'll leave behind. Fox has never shied away from politics or social issues. He even told us when thinking about commercial country music, “The songs about trucks and jello shots don't come organically to me.” He told Frank and Falls a little about gourds, blueberries and seed banking, acknowledged participating in fundamentalist Christian rites like exorcisms, and told us he's leading an anti-confederate southern history book club this summer. To say we were entertained is an understatement. We think you'll be too.  Frank and Falls also share Roots Music Ramblers official member votes for this year's Americana Music Association awards and offer up music recommendations in our Pickin' the Grinnin' segment. Falls recently finished Ken Burn's documentary on Country Music. Frank shared an Instagrammer from Italy that just brings people joy in his feed named Metroman. Watch the Episode on YouTube Download the episode and subscribe at rootsmusicrambler.com, watch the full episode on YouTube, or download wherever you get your podcasts.  Also be sure to help spread the love of the show with Roots Music Rambler's new merch, now available at rootsmusicrambler.com/store. Authentic t-shirts, hats and stickers are now available.  Buckle up for The Hoe-Down and the Throw-Down! It's a new episode of Roots Music Rambler. Notes and links:  Americana Music Association 2026 Award Nominations Nathan Evans Fox Online Heirloom on Spotify Nathan Evans Fox on Spotify  Nathan Evans Fox on Instagram Nathan Evans Fox on TikTok Kanopy App  The Roots Music Rambler Store Roots Music Rambler on YouTube Roots Music Rambler on Instagram Roots Music Rambler on TikTok Roots Music Rambler on Facebook Jason Falls on Instagram Jason Falls on TikTok Francesca Folinazzo on Instagram Pickin' the Grinnin' Choices Ken Burns's Country Music Metroman on Instagram Subscribe to Roots Music Rambler on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, GoodPods or wherever you get your podcasts. Theme Music: Sheepskin & Beeswax by Genticorum; Copyright 2026 - Falls+Partners. All music on the program is licensed by ASCAP, BMI and SESAC. Roots Music Rambler is a member of the Americana Music Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, Hang Ki Choi explores how the silences in Arvo Pärt's "Ludus" play with our sense of musical beginnings and endings.This episode was produced by Jason Jedlicka along with Team Lead Orit Hilewicz. Special thanks to peer reviewers Robert Sholl and John Heilig.SMT-Pod's theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

Description:He's back — and this time he brought a memoir. Comedian Kevin James Thornton returns to For the Love, and if you thought you knew Kevin from his hilarious auto-tuned TikToks and wired-headphone microphone bits, this conversation will lovingly surprise you. Kevin's debut memoir, Big Baby: On Endings, Beginnings, and an Interdimensional Cat, traces his journey from performing as a literal sin clown on a youth group mission trip in 1990s New York City, to grinding it out on the stand-up circuit in LA, to touring one-man shows across the US, Canada, and eventually the world — Helsinki, Stockholm, Paris — all the way to present-day Cincinnati, where he's navigating a major life upheaval with nothing but his 13-pound black cat Comet and an extraordinary amount of hard-won self-awareness. In this conversation, Kevin opens up about what it actually took to write a book — including the two-week-long Airbnb retreat where he mostly just slept and watched TV because his attention span had been completely obliterated — and what surprised him most about recording the audiobook (hint: he cried, more than once, and they left it in). He talks about the strange, freeing moment he realized he no longer needed to prove himself to anyone, and how that shift was the very thing that made his work finally land. And he reflects on the beautiful, sometimes maddening truth that life doesn't end so much as it just keeps beginning again. Thought-provoking Quotes: "Even when I was living in my car, I was still dreaming about the next creative project...I was like that when I was 20. And I'm like that today." – Kevin James Thornton "I didn't realize that I went out into the world constantly trying to prove myself, that I was someone without Jesus. I didn't know that's what I was doing. I can see it so clearly looking backward now." – Kevin James Thornton "We sort of hand over this personal power to other people. It takes a long time to recognize and unlearn that." – Kevin James Thornton Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Brick - https://getbrick.com Jen's Substack - https://jenhatmaker.substack.com/ Sarah Bessey's Substack - https://sarahbessey.substack.com/ Big Baby: On Endings, Beginnings, and an Interdimensional Cat by Kevin James Thornton - https://amzn.to/4mVYPAJ Laughing Toward The Light: Comedian James Thornton Finds Himself at 50 - https://jenhatmaker.com/podcasts/series-55/laughing-toward-the-light-comedian-james-thornton-finds-himself-at-50/ Create with Kevin (watercolor videos) - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DX-UksfK1pG/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Enneagram assessment - https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/ The Comedy Store - https://thecomedystore.com/ Big Baby audiobook - https://amzn.to/4eClfVL Guest's Links: Website - https://www.kevinjamesthornton.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kevinjamesthornton Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kevinjamesthornton1 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNQbKNgL8bcuH8z4pzh9flw TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinjamesthornton Substack - https://kevinjamesthornton.substack.com/ Connect with Jen!Jen's Website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmakerJen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmakerJen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker The For the Love Podcast is presented by Audacy.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of All for the Kingdom, Pastor Ben Smith preaches from 2 Kings 2:1–19 on the transition from Elijah to Elisha. Elijah's ministry is coming to an end, but God's work is not ending. Elisha is being prepared, affirmed, and entrusted with the prophetic ministry God has called him to fulfill.This passage teaches three important principles for the life of the church. First, all men come to an end. Even the greatest servants of God are limited by the weakness of the flesh, but God is eternal and His kingdom continues. Second, each generation must invest in the next. Elijah's relationship with Elisha reminds us that faithful ministry requires time, access, discipleship, and purpose. Third, the next generation must be affirmed in faithful calling, godly authority, and service to the Lord.This sermon calls believers to think carefully about how they are preparing for endings and beginnings. The church must not labor merely to preserve institutions, methods, or personal legacies. The church must labor to proclaim the gospel, honor the Word of God, and prepare the next generation to serve faithfully in a difficult world.To learn more, visit BenSmithSr.org.

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The mustard seed and leaven show the quiet, unstoppable growth of God’s reign. The King builds His kingdom through seemingly small beginnings. His work cannot be thwarted. Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net

Folks, Deli Boys gotta be our fav US comedy right now - we've had Asif Ali on the show. We've had Saagar Shaikh on the show. And today, we are psyched to have Lucky Auntie herself, that's right, Poorna Jagannathan, join us for the hour! Now, Poorna's had an incredible acting career - you've seen her in The Night Of, Big Little Lies, Never Have I Ever, Ramy, Better Call Saul and tons of other things - but on today's episode, you'll get to hear from the woman behind the characters. Poorna tells us about meeting her husband in the heady days of early aughts New York, running up the company expense account, sowing her oats in Giuliani's cleaned-up city, transitioning from an ad exec to an actor, her childhood as the daughter of a diplomat, and why maybe it's not as glamorous as it sounds and SO MUCH MORE! PLUS, obvi, we answer YOUR advice questions! If you'd like to ask your own advice questions, call 323-524-7839 and leave a VM or just DM us on IG or Twitter!ALSO BUY A SUPER CUTE "Open Your Hearts, Loosen Your Butts" mug! Also, we're in culture critic and Vulture writer Sean Malin's book The Podcast Pantheon: 101 Podcasts That Changed How We Listen! And:Support the show on Patreon (two extra exclusive episodes a month!) or gift someone a Patreon subscription! Or get yourself a t-shirt or a discounted Quarantine Crew shirt! And why not leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? Or Spotify? It takes less than a minute! Follow the show on Instagram! Check out some CT clips on YouTube!Plus some other stuff! Watch Naomi's Netflix half hour or Mythic Quest! Check out Andy's old casiopop band's lost album or his other podcast Beginnings!Theme song by the great Sammus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Peter's second sermon, he shows us the nature of our hearts — that we reject Jesus, and we are ignorant about it. But despite these realities, God offers us what all of us most need — forgiveness, refreshment, and restoration. In this sermon, we look at how Peter's words can still speak to us today. Key Verses: Acts 3:12-21

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Beginnings | Week 37 Three Privileges of the Christian Life May 31, 2026 Pastor Ben Bufkin 00:00 To be Called Friends of God 23:03 To Make Disciples of all Nations 32:48 To Intercede for Sodom

On today's episode, I talk to cartoonist Ron Regé Jr. Raised in Plymouth, MA, Ron began making minicomics in the late 1980s, and about a decade later, his first book Skibber Bee Bye was published by Highwater Books. For the next decade, he released comics and graphic novels through Drawn & Quarterly, but a frustration with comics changed his aesthetic focus, and starting with his next book The Cartoon Utopia, Ron began to be published by Fantagraphics. His most recent comic It's Over came out late last year on Parsifal Press. This is the website for Beginnings, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow me on Twitter. Check out my free philosophy Substack where I write essays every couple months here and my old casiopop band's lost album here! And the comedy podcast I do with my wife Naomi Couples Therapy can be found here! Theme song by the fantastic Savoir Adore! Second theme by the brilliant Mike Pace! Closing theme by the delightful Gregory Brothers! Podcast art by the inimitable Beano Gee!  

This week, the Country Music Dads welcome Nathan Evans Fox to the podcast. He is a Nashville-based country music artist and dad with a fascinating new album on the way. He explores his own country upbringing. Using traditional themes of land, hard work and faith, he approaches his music and life from the political left, in a space considered very conservative. Fox's album Heirloom is out May 29 on Free Dirt Records.Show Notes:3:12 - A discussion of “Lots of Beginnings” brings the conversation to the very end of the album, as Nathan explains the process of losing his dad and becoming one in the same year -- and how he landed on the title of the Heirloom album. And we dive deep into family right away.6:00 - Nathan's connection to family, family land and the family system, is deeply connected to his political understanding. His understanding is wildly personal, tactile and real. The family land allowed him to know his extended family through his universe of ghosts -- and it still looms large in his experience even after the family sold it.9:50 - Growing up very weird and country go hand in hand with Nathan's experience.10:50 - A feeling of home vs enjoying where you live. Nathan and the dads talk about how to create a home. Grief, economics and complications.12:10 - His time as a hospital chaplain exposed Nathan to the full range of emotions of those at the hardest points in their lives, forcing him to radically listen. These experiences drove him to be more explicit about the need for his music to become more message-driven. It also put his life as an artist in perspective.15:50 - Going viral with “Hillby Hymn” and bringing liberation theology to country music fans, and how Nathan became many folks' favorite worship leader.18:51 - Understanding how to square yourself to the cultural dominance of Christianity in the bible belt, and how this language can be used as a vernacular poetic experience, one that helps folks accept something they don't expect.25:48 - “We belong and we feel, well before we think or form ideologies,” Nathan said. And we should likely get back to knowing our neighbors and caring.26:35 - A discussion of Nathan's music feels a bit like contemporary Christian music, suggested Dave. And Nathan felt called out.28:45 - Talking about “Racecar” and its place within contemporary country music, or as Nathan calls it, “Butthole Country Music.” Dave and Nathan geek out about Bro Country and how “Racecar” references “Dirt Road Anthem” for tone. Yet the topic of this song is anything but traditional -- in fact, it's pretty divisive. The guys jump into the question of politics of it all.34:24 - The Dad Life Sound Check featuring songs from Roger Miller, Ryan Bingham and Corb Lund & Hayes Carll.Thank you for listening. The best way to support us is to subscribe to the show on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or whatever podcast platform you use. If you want to see new episodes and more content delivered straight to your email inbox, please subscribe to our newsletter: countrymusicdads.substack.com. You can find everything we do on our website: countrymusicdads.com. And we'd love to hear what you think, so send us comments, suggestions, friendly banter on Instagram @countrymusicdads, or via email countrymusicdads@gmail.com.Mentioned In This Episode:Liberation TheologyThe book about how country music was created to divide people is Creating Country Music: Fabricating Country MusicNathan Evans Fox's substackReferences/Songs:Theme Music: “Dark Country Rock” by MoodmodeLots of Beginnings by Nathan Evans FoxI Know the End by Nathan Evans Fox (out May 29)Hillbilly Hymn (Okra & Cigarettes) by Nathan Evans FoxRacecar by Nathan Evans Fox (out May 29)Dirt Road Anthem by Jason AldeanDo-Wacka-Do by Roger MillerAmericana by Ryan Bingham and The Texas GentlemenMuch Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old) by Corb Lund & Hayes Carll

From a small two-person team in Covington, Louisiana to experiencing accelerated growth through learning, mentorship, and consistency — this podcast shares the real journey behind building in the lighting industry. Hear stories about humble beginnings, challenges, business growth, and the lessons learned along the way with the help of Landscape Lighting Secrets and Ryan Lee.

This last episode before summer has us dreaming of the beach, Slushies—watching moonlight on the waves, reading novels in the sand. But not before we share this packed episode with you. Today we welcome special guest, Daniel Kuriakose, to hear about “The Common Well,” the literary journal he's relaunching alongside K Hank Jost. Daniel sticks around for our discussion of two poems by Mara Lee Grayson.     We admire the duality on display in the first poem's back and forth-ness which has us pondering the undulation of its syntax. The late reveal of whom the lyric speaker addresses is satisfying surprise. A clever turn of phrase sends the more seasoned members of the team straight to this 90's Divinyls' song. The way enjambment revises meaning after a line break in both of these poems reminds Jason of Heather McHugh's poetry. And ultimately Kathy bring us back to the two questions we ask of every submission: do you want to stay with the poem and do you want to share it? Join us in sharing our deep thanks for two members of our staff who are with us for the final time: Reese, our co-op, and Lillie, our sound engineer. Best of luck to your both in the future. Thank you, Reese! Thank you, Lillie! Over the summer, keep tuning in for a retrospective with deep cuts from our archive. Thanks, as always, for listening!      At the table: Dagne Forrest, Tobi Kassim, Daniel Kuriakose (special guest from “A Common Well”), Reese Pfunder, Jason Schneiderman, Kathleen Volk Miller, Lisa Zerkle, Lillie Volpe (sound engineer), Derek Grebis (sound engineer)          Author Bio: Mara Lee Grayson's poetry has appeared in Poetry Northwest, Tampa Review, and Nimrod, among other literary journals, and has been nominated multiple times for the Best of the Net and Pushcart Prizes. Grayson is the author or editor of five books of nonfiction. She holds an MFA from The City College of New York and a PhD from Columbia University and was previously a tenured professor in the California State University system. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, she currently resides in New Jersey.     Social media: @maraleegrayson  Website: maragrayson.com    She Winds Her Stems through Fire for Burning Leaves Fend Off the Grief of Being Mowed On the trampoline, young boys next door              bounce while inside, their mothers   debate wine or coffee. Another weekend              when the county's on emergency alert.    For now, bees land on dogwood flowers,               robins nest in tall trees    planted by the prior owners,              and my husband's on his knees out back   for hours, pulling branches from hydrangeas              I have neither time nor thumb    to nurture back to life. He's learned a lot              in efforts to identify the colony of ants    that sent a scout across our deck, through               the side door to a cat food bowl,    like what distinguishes Bumblebee               from Carpenter (they look the same,    the bumble fuzzier). A million years               of evolution, the male bee    still hovers in one place, waiting               for a female to fly by. I fold laundry   then look up which buds bloomed               in 17th Century Versailles. (You'd guess    invasive species but, unironically,              it's narcissus and orange blossoms.)    For years, I worshipped palms               on the other side of the Continental Divide,    like I was replanted, like new soil               could change the nature of the seed.   I looked for lightning and caught language              in my mouth. I dreamed of blooms,    then woke up in the desert,               staring at a mountain, believed to be    an imprint of ancient gods whose voices               echoed off the surface of the earth.    The nervous system replicates in utero,              its fight or flight part predetermined,    part piano keys the brain may tap. Healing,              says the therapist, happens in the pendulation.   Insects bounce along the glass as children,               mothers sip merlot in coffee mugs,    and the man I married after you               tans wrist to elbow, scratching up his forearms    rending dead wood stems. It's sticky business,              caught between my lush, infertile soil and flirting    with the bees, he knows that when I think about you,               I touch my self-concept on the page.    What the Fortune Teller Tells Me on the Night I Leave California The Channel Islands will one day rise up in the distance like a resurrected poet  high on mescaline and memories of pretty women. You will or won't  learn how to tunnel through a prison  of the mind. When the wind picks up, she says  she was awoken by the rumble of a saw  told so many times it must be true.  You might as well  drive six years backward, park beside a pool  in west New Jersey.                                       I think she means  beginnings are like endings: eyelid work,  a neuron matter, not ontology or god.  To transit is to navigate the synapses,  trade one water for another,  every body's chemistry the same  except for how the furniture's arranged,  which pieces we keep secret from ourselves.  She eschews the label hypocrite,  calls herself a hippopotamus instead. Oh, she's drinking like a river now,    but can you honestly say you've never felt  a kinship for a living being who could crush you and the glass of bourbon in your hand? Maybe when you were a child, your father  chalked equations on a dusty blackboard. Your height in centimeters  is your adolescent telephone number  divided by the times your mother screamed  bringing you into this world.  

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Smoggie Queens is our new favorite show, and we're lucky to have the creator and star Phil Dunning on today's episode! You've seen Phil pop up in some of the best shows coming out of the UK: Feel Good, Stath Lets Flats, Am I Being Unreasonable?, Juice, and of course, his own show Smoggie Queens, which just finished its second series on BBC Three (if you don't live in the UK, figure out a way to watch it STAT!). We're calling Phil "the Amy Sedaris of England" because of the wide gap between Phil's sincerity and his characters' grotesquery! We talk all about that, whether Phil needs therapy, how many friends he has (a lot, apparently), secret dating in college, whether you should upload butthole pics to the cloud and SO MUCH MORE! PLUS, obvi, we answer YOUR advice questions! If you'd like to ask your own advice questions, call 323-524-7839 and leave a VM or just DM us on IG or Twitter!ALSO BUY A SUPER CUTE "Open Your Hearts, Loosen Your Butts" mug! Also, we're in culture critic and Vulture writer Sean Malin's book The Podcast Pantheon: 101 Podcasts That Changed How We Listen! And:Support the show on Patreon (two extra exclusive episodes a month!) or gift someone a Patreon subscription! Or get yourself a t-shirt or a discounted Quarantine Crew shirt! And why not leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? Or Spotify? It takes less than a minute! Follow the show on Instagram! Check out some CT clips on YouTube!Plus some other stuff! Watch Naomi's Netflix half hour or Mythic Quest! Check out Andy's old casiopop band's lost album or his other podcast Beginnings!Theme song by the great Sammus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Government's agenda-setting going into this week was firmly focused on Thursday's Budget Day, but the emergence of a story about the 9th floor of the Beehive's handling of a briefing document tugged Parliament's attention away from the government's books. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

As the church continues to build and establish at the beginning of the book of Acts, we see Peter and John perform the first miracle of the church. This miracle, or work of restoration, is a reminder to all believers then and today that the work of the church is the work of restoration. What is the work of restoration that we, the church, are called to do today? How can we begin to do it? Key Verses: Acts 3:1-11

Beginnings | Week 36 When God Speaks, It Stands May 24, 2026 Pastor Bryan Harper 00:00 Believers recognize the authority of God 22:03 The mind is a battlefield 34:18 You can have confidence that God always delivers on His Word

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Butterflies and Beginnings: Love Blossoms at Budapest Zoo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-05-23-22-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Budapest állatkertje egy kis paradicsom a városi forgatagban.En: The Budapest Zoo is a little paradise in the hustle and bustle of the city.Hu: Tavasszal a virágok újraélednek, a fák friss zöldbe borulnak, a pillangók kertje pedig ragyogó színeivel vonzza a látogatókat.En: In spring, the flowers come alive again, the trees are clad in fresh green, and the butterfly garden, with its dazzling colors, attracts visitors.Hu: Az egész nagyvárosi élet moraja gyorsan elsikkad itt.En: The noise of the big city life quickly fades away here.Hu: Ez a hely, ahol Áron és Zsuzsa egy véletlen találkozás révén összefutottak.En: This is the place where Áron and Zsuzsa bumped into each other through a chance encounter.Hu: Áron egy csendes, gondolkodó botanikus, aki a növények és az állatok iránti szenvedélyét rendszeresen gyakorolta az állatkertben.En: Áron is a quiet, thoughtful botanist who regularly practiced his passion for plants and animals at the zoo.Hu: Szívesen figyelte a természet apró szépségeit.En: He enjoyed observing the small beauties of nature.Hu: Zsuzsa viszont egy vidám, kíváncsi természetfotós, aki új inspirációt keresett a következő kiállításához.En: Zsuzsa, on the other hand, is a cheerful, curious nature photographer looking for new inspiration for her next exhibition.Hu: Áron a pillangók közötti csodát nézte, amikor Zsuzsa észrevette őt.En: Áron was watching the wonder among the butterflies when Zsuzsa noticed him.Hu: A férfi is látta a lányt, amint tiszteletteljes érdeklődéssel fotózta a színes lepkéket.En: The man also saw the girl as she photographed the colorful butterflies with respectful interest.Hu: Áron mindig is nehezen közeledett az emberekhez, attól tartva, hogy szenvedélyét nem értékelik vagy félreértik.En: Áron always found it difficult to approach people, fearing that his passion might not be appreciated or might be misunderstood.Hu: De Zsuzsa lelkesedése átható volt.En: But Zsuzsa's enthusiasm was penetrating.Hu: Amint közelebbről is megfigyelte a pillangók között szorgoskodó fiatalt, eldöntötte: megéri megpróbálni.En: As she observed the busy youth among the butterflies more closely, she decided: it was worth trying.Hu: - Szia, szereted a lepkéket?En: "Hi, do you like butterflies?"Hu: - kérdezte Áron bátortalanul, mégis reménykedve.En: asked Áron timidly, yet hopefully.Hu: - Igen, gyönyörűek, ugye?En: "Yes, they're beautiful, aren't they?"Hu: - mosolygott Zsuzsa vissza.En: Zsuzsa smiled back.Hu: - Csak hogy a képeimen is vissza tudjam adni ezt a szépséget!En: "I just want to capture this beauty in my pictures!"Hu: Beszélgetésük könnyedén folyt tovább.En: Their conversation continued smoothly.Hu: Zsuzsa figyelmét felkeltette, ahogy Áron szakértelemmel magyarázta a pillangók és növények kapcsolatát.En: Zsuzsa's attention was drawn as Áron expertly explained the relationship between butterflies and plants.Hu: Ahogy egy különleges pillangófajtára bukkantak, amit korábban nem láttak, egyszerre tört ki belőlük az izgatottság.En: As they stumbled upon a special species of butterfly they hadn't seen before, excitement broke out between them.Hu: - Ezt meg kell örökítenem!En: "I have to capture this!"Hu: - mondta Zsuzsa, és Áron is lelkesen bólintott.En: said Zsuzsa, and Áron nodded enthusiastically.Hu: Azon az órán valami megváltozott.En: In that hour, something changed.Hu: Mindketten rájöttek, hogy közös érdeklődésük nem csak véletlen.En: Both realized that their shared interest was not just by chance.Hu: A világuk lassan összekapcsolódott.En: Their worlds began to connect slowly.Hu: - Adhatom a számod?En: "Can I have your number?Hu: Talán együtt fedezhetnénk fel más részeket is itt - javasolta Áron, mikor a nap lemenőben volt.En: Maybe we could explore other parts of this place together," suggested Áron when the sun was setting.Hu: - Szívesen!En: "Gladly!Hu: Már alig várom, hogy újra találkozzunk - válaszolt Zsuzsa, és kicserélték telefonszámaikat.En: I can't wait to meet again," replied Zsuzsa, and they exchanged phone numbers.Hu: Így kezdődött valami új.En: Thus began something new.Hu: Áron megtalálta a bátorságát, hogy nyitottabb legyen a világ felé, Zsuzsa pedig valami mély inspirációt erre az új közös útra.En: Áron found the courage to be more open to the world, and Zsuzsa found deep inspiration for this new shared journey.Hu: A pillangók kicsi csodái összekötöttek két lelket Budapest szívében, és ezzel újdonságot hoztak mindkettejük életébe.En: The little wonders of butterflies connected two souls in the heart of Budapest, bringing novelty to both their lives. Vocabulary Words:paradise: paradicsomhustle: forgatagbustle: forgatagdazzling: ragyogóchance encounter: véletlen találkozásthoughtful: gondolkodóbotanist: botanikusphotographer: fotósexhibition: kiállításrespectful: tiszteletteljespenetrating: áthatócheerful: vidámtimidly: bátortalanulenthusiasm: lelkesedésconnect: kapcsolódikfaded away: elsikkadstumbled: bukkantakspecies: fajtaexcitement: izgatottságcapture: megörökítapproach: közeledikappreciated: értékelikmisunderstood: félreértikexpertly: szakértelemmelrealized: rájöttexplore: felfedezsuggested: javasoltanovelty: újdonságsoul: lélekinspiration: inspiráció

On today's episode, I talk to musician Dusty Reske of the band Rocketship. Born in San Francisco, CA, Dusty moved around a bit as a child before ending up in Sacramento where he formed Rocketship in 1993. Their first album A Certain Smile, a Certain Sadness came out a few years later on Slumberland followed by Garden of Delights on 1999, Here Comes... Rocketship in 2006 and Thanks to You in 2019. This year is the 30th anniversary of A Certain Smile, a Certain Sadness, and folks, it's just as good as the day it came out! This is the website for Beginnings, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow me on Twitter. Check out my free philosophy Substack where I write essays every couple months here and my old casiopop band's lost album here! And the comedy podcast I do with my wife Naomi Couples Therapy can be found here! Theme song by the fantastic Savoir Adore! Second theme by the brilliant Mike Pace! Closing theme by the delightful Gregory Brothers! Podcast art by the inimitable Beano Gee!  

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOChris Nuara's introduction to the paranormal began at a very young age.Growing up in what he believes was a haunted house, Chris experienced disturbing events throughout his childhood, including hearing voices that warned him and his family were going to die. Despite the intensity of these experiences, his parents dismissed them, leaving him to cope with a reality few around him understood.As he got older, Chris began to realize he wasn't alone—and that others had lived through similar encounters.Today, Chris is part of Trinity Paranormal Investigations of Long Island, a team dedicated to helping individuals and families who find themselves dealing with unexplained activity in their homes.Chris shares his chilling childhood experiences and how they led him to a life of investigating—and helping others confront—the paranormal.#TheGraveTalks #ChrisNuara #HauntedChildhood #ParanormalInvestigation #GhostStories #TrinityParanormal #HauntedHouse #SpiritEncounters #ParanormalPodcast #SupernaturalExperiences #HauntedLife #ParanormalHelp Love real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

Orphan Black was one of our couples shows in the earlier days of our relationship, which means we've imprinted on Tatiana Maslany like ducklings on a mama duck! We're profesh enough tho that we (mostly) keep our fangirling in check on today's episode! Hot on the press junket for her brand new Apple TV+ show Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, Tatiana dropped by the ol' virtual couch for the usual Couples Therapy smorgasbord of light/heavy - we talk about our morning routines as well as our 4am fears, Tatiana's childhood in Saskatchewan and Tatiana's adulthood in anxiety, Everything from perimenopause to sloppy breakfasts, we got it all, and of course, we talk improv openings for 90 seconds, just like you love us to! PLUS, obvi, we answer YOUR advice questions! If you'd like to ask your own advice questions, call 323-524-7839 and leave a VM or just DM us on IG or Twitter!Get tickets to Naomi's Bell House show in New York THIS THURSDAY May 14th! Andy's latest essay can be found here! Also, we're in culture critic and Vulture writer Sean Malin's book The Podcast Pantheon: 101 Podcasts That Changed How We Listen!ALSO BUY A SUPER CUTE "Open Your Hearts, Loosen Your Butts" mug! And:Support the show on Patreon (two extra exclusive episodes a month!) or gift someone a Patreon subscription! Or get yourself a t-shirt or a discounted Quarantine Crew shirt! And why not leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? Or Spotify? It takes less than a minute! Follow the show on Instagram! Check out CT clips on YouTube!Plus some other stuff! Watch Naomi's Netflix half hour or Mythic Quest! Check out Andy's old casiopop band's lost album or his other podcast Beginnings!Theme song by the great Sammus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!Chris Nuara's introduction to the paranormal began at a very young age.Growing up in what he believes was a haunted house, Chris experienced disturbing events throughout his childhood, including hearing voices that warned him and his family were going to die. Despite the intensity of these experiences, his parents dismissed them, leaving him to cope with a reality few around him understood.As he got older, Chris began to realize he wasn't alone—and that others had lived through similar encounters.Today, Chris is part of Trinity Paranormal Investigations of Long Island, a team dedicated to helping individuals and families who find themselves dealing with unexplained activity in their homes.Chris shares his chilling childhood experiences and how they led him to a life of investigating—and helping others confront—the paranormal.#TheGraveTalks #ChrisNuara #HauntedChildhood #ParanormalInvestigation #GhostStories #TrinityParanormal #HauntedHouse #SpiritEncounters #ParanormalPodcast #SupernaturalExperiences #HauntedLife #ParanormalHelp Love real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

When the first followers of Jesus gathered in his name, they formed the very first Christian church. In this sermon, we look at why the church exists, why we need it, and the miracle that makes any real church possible — including today. Key Verses: Acts 2:42-47

We're catching up with our pal Laci Mosley on today's episode, and buddy, it's a real delight! Now you know Laci from a million things: her podcast and book and show Scam Goddess or as one of the stars of Fox's Going Dutch, from the iCarly revival or the Black Lady Sketch Show and so much more! And you know her from her many appearances on this show, but we haven't sat down with Laci for a main episode in YEARS, so you know we're gonna get into it! We ask Laci what she wants out of a relationship, if she even wants a relationship, being ambitious, neurotic feelings, what her wedding might look like, the end of accountability and should we know how Reba votes??? PLUS, obvi, we answer YOUR advice questions! If you'd like to ask your own advice questions, call 323-524-7839 and leave a VM or just DM us on IG or Twitter!Get tickets to Naomi's Bell House show in New York THIS THURSDAY May 14th! Andy's latest essay can be found here! Also, we're in culture critic and Vulture writer Sean Malin's book The Podcast Pantheon: 101 Podcasts That Changed How We Listen!ALSO BUY A SUPER CUTE "Open Your Hearts, Loosen Your Butts" mug! And:Support the show on Patreon (two extra exclusive episodes a month!) or gift someone a Patreon subscription! Or get yourself a t-shirt or a discounted Quarantine Crew shirt! And why not leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? Or Spotify? It takes less than a minute! Follow the show on Instagram! Check out CT clips on YouTube!Plus some other stuff! Watch Naomi's Netflix half hour or Mythic Quest! Check out Andy's old casiopop band's lost album or his other podcast Beginnings!Theme song by the great Sammus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What makes a great CEO today won't be enough tomorrow. In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Carolyn Dewar, McKinsey Senior Partner and coauthor of A CEO for All Seasons—a practical, research-backed roadmap for leaders navigating the full arc of CEO leadership. Building on her global work advising top executives and the success of her previous bestseller CEO Excellence, Carolyn offers a candid, timely, and deeply strategic perspective on how CEOs can lead—and let go—with clarity, discipline, and impact.Carolyn and Mahan explore the four leadership “seasons” every CEO moves through: preparation, early tenure, sustained performance, and exit. But what sets this conversation apart is its real-world focus on what actually trips up leaders—misjudged transitions, misplaced confidence, and the false comfort of past success. This isn't theoretical leadership advice—it's practical insight shaped by years of advising CEOs and boards during high-stakes moments.What emerges is a compelling case for fit over familiarity, foresight over reaction, and reinvention over complacency. Carolyn makes it clear that the best CEOs aren't simply great strategists—they're great at timing, sequencing, and knowing when to shift or step aside. She shares stories of leaders who planned their exits with grace and those who stayed too long—and why boards often get it wrong.If you're a CEO, board member, or senior leader shaping the next phase of your organization, this conversation will challenge how you think about leadership longevity and legacy. You'll walk away with practical framing for making bold decisions and managing change—not just within your business, but within yourself.Actionable Takeaways• Hear how to recognize the brief “unfreezing moment” that gives new CEOs a rare chance to reshape direction, expectations, and ambition • Learn why even the most successful CEOs must reinvent themselves—or risk becoming the barrier to future growth • Discover why the best succession plans start in a CEO's first year, not their last • You'll learn how boards often default to “more of the same”—and why that mindset leads to costly misalignment • Explore Carolyn's take on what only the CEO can and should do—and how over-functioning CEOs damage execution • Hear how some leaders design in tension—reverse mentors, red teams, bold advisors—to avoid echo chambers • Learn how to approach succession planning not as a person to pick, but as work to define • Find out what CEOs should leave behind in their final year—and what mistakes lock in poor transitions • You'll hear examples of how great CEOs sustain performance through S-curves while preparing for what's next • Gain perspective on how Carolyn sees AI as a CEO's partner, not a proxy for real leadershipConnect with Carolyn DewarA CEO for All SeasonsCarolyn Dewar LinkedInConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

Lloyd and Wallace Brenna are two Midwestern brothers whose outwardly ordinary lives conceal a long pattern of troubling behavior. From rural North Dakota beginnings to a 1971 bombing in South Dakota, the story moves through wiretapping, theft, and an attempted assassination. Built from years of research and original reporting, the series follows the Brennas while, in parallel, the life of the victim unfolds, carrying a quiet, growing sense of dread toward an unsettling end. A serious story, with moments of dark humor along the way. A special thanks to Mike Wald and Derrik Dyka for their contributions to this episode. Looking for hockey pickup games, leagues, tournaments, and clinics? https://HockeyFinder.com The Bagpiper and His Brother is written and produced by James Wolner, with additional research assistance by Mari Zoerb Hanson. Archival audio sourced from the Library of Congress, identified as public domain. Binge the full season of The Bagpiper and His Brother ad-free with Spotlight PLUS. Sign up on the Dakota Spotlight show page in Apple Podcasts or Spotify, on Patreon, or at https://DakotaSpotlight.com/spotlight-plus Explore the full catalog: https://DakotaSpotlight.com Listen early and ad-free with Spotlight PLUS: https://dakotaspotlight.com/spotlight-plus Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/cw/DakotaSpotlight Sign up for the Dakota Spotlight newsletter: https://dakotaspotlight.com/newsletter Have information about a case or want to get in touch? Email: dakotaspotlight@gmail.com Join the Dakota Spotlight community on Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/dakotaspotlight Watch Dakota Spotlight on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@dakotaspotlightpodcast4800 To advertise on Dakota Spotlight, contact info@sixhorsemedia.com Dakota Spotlight is produced by Six Horse Media: info@sixhorsemedia.com All content in this podcast, including audio, interviews, and sound design, is the property of Six Horse Media. Unauthorized use or reproduction is prohibited. For permissions, contact info@sixhorsemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've liked Kimiko Glenn in a bunch of things, so when we saw she was promoting her debut EP Modern Dance (coming soon!!!), we said we gotta have her on the pod! Now, you know Kimiko from Orange is the New Black, the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse films, Hazbin Hotel and of course, if you're a parent, as the voice of Baby Shark, but on today's episode, you're gonna get to know the woman behind those characters. And oh boy, we learn about how Kimiko's desire to make music was a way of processing the shitty men she's dated, we learn about some of those shitty men - and boy are they shitty - we talk about 21st century dating, songwriting as therapy and about the guy who tried to Tom Sawyer her... and SO MUCH MORE! PLUS, obvi, we answer YOUR advice questions! If you'd like to ask your own advice questions, call 323-524-7839 and leave a VM or just DM us on IG or Twitter!Get tickets to Naomi's Bell House show in New York on Thursday May 14th! Andy's latest essay can be found here! Also, we're in culture critic and Vulture writer Sean Malin's book The Podcast Pantheon: 101 Podcasts That Changed How We Listen!ALSO BUY A SUPER CUTE "Open Your Hearts, Loosen Your Butts" mug! And:Support the show on Patreon (two extra exclusive episodes a month!) or gift someone a Patreon subscription! Or get yourself a t-shirt or a discounted Quarantine Crew shirt! And why not leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? Or Spotify? It takes less than a minute! Follow the show on Instagram! Check out CT clips on YouTube!Plus some other stuff! Watch Naomi's Netflix half hour or Mythic Quest! Check out Andy's old casiopop band's lost album or his other podcast Beginnings!Theme song by the great Sammus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyle Kinane is one of the best stand-ups out there. We've known him casually, through the years, but mostly through his comedy, so on today's episode we're peeling back the layers to find THE REAL KYLE KINANE! We talk about his struggles with both therapy and couples therapy, how using life solely as fodder for stand-up isn't maybe the healthiest choice, the trouble with processing your romantic relationships on stage, anger issues, the CBS Dynamic of hetero relationships and SO MUCH MORE! PLUS, obvi, we answer YOUR advice questions! If you'd like to ask your own advice questions, call 323-524-7839 and leave a VM or just DM us on IG or Twitter!If you want more Kyle, you MUST watch his latest special Dirt Nap or you can see him out on tour in a city near you! Andy's latest essay can be found here! Also, we're in culture critic and Vulture writer Sean Malin's book The Podcast Pantheon: 101 Podcasts That Changed How We Listen!ALSO BUY A SUPER CUTE "Open Your Hearts, Loosen Your Butts" mug! And:Support the show on Patreon (two extra exclusive episodes a month!) or gift someone a Patreon subscription! Or get yourself a t-shirt or a discounted Quarantine Crew shirt! And why not leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? Or Spotify? It takes less than a minute! Follow the show on Instagram! Check out CT clips on YouTube!Plus some other stuff! Watch Naomi's Netflix half hour or Mythic Quest! Check out Andy's old casiopop band's lost album or his other podcast Beginnings!Theme song by the great Sammus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.