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Nobody wants to miss a concussion. Mind Mirror uses your cell phone to measure Pupillary Light Reaction or PLR. Glenn Bowers joins Ben Stephenson and Jeremy Jackson to discuss the new concussion tool. Artificial intelligence, mobile computing & pupillary light reflex (PLR) In 2022 Mind Mirror started because I was coaching my kids and missed a concussion with my own son. We saw an opportunity to take AI tech and pupillary light reflex to assess concussion risk within 30 seconds. Is Mindmirror used as an on-field assessment tool or a return-to-play tracking/monitoring system? Both, with the speed of the test and subjectivity taken out of the assessment, it can be a great tool for on-field assessments. It also provides an objective return-to-play measure providing clinicians with the ability to determine safe RTP without bias, subjectivity or dishonesty from patients. One study found that the PLR test isn't affected by exertion or emotions which can't be said about all of subjective tests commonly used for concussion testing.  Mind Mirror doesn't use baseline tests, so how are normative values collected? While baseline testing isn't required it is highly recommended.  Baseline testing for this model is extremely efficient, it only takes 7 seconds for each athlete to be tested and automatically stored in the system. Will be adding a roster system that can link the rosters with Healthy Roster, Rankone and other EMR software.  Could this help prevent lawsuits and protect athletic trainers when returning players with a possible brain injury? Is it lawfully sound? There is no single test to definitively determine if a brain injury has occured, we are more practically used as an objective test to determine if symptoms associated with a brain injury are present.  While most concussion testing is subjective we provide an objective measure.  What biomarkers are we testing? (like Sway tests balance, memory, and movement coordination) what makes the PLR test superior to these existing solutions?   Velocity of constriction Velocity of dilation The system calculates all 14 biomarkers and provides a probability score ranking them into 3 categories green, yellow, and red.  Green is less than 0.3 probability indicating the brain is likely healthy. Yellow is between 0.3 - 0.6 probability which is in the middle and requires further testing.   Red is above 0.6 and indicates there is a high chance that the patient has a concussion.  How was the AI software created? Iris, an old colleague from Italy had a cool idea and I knew that if we could figure out the technology this could be big.  We are already working with the U.S. military, collegiate, and high school settings. Contact Us: Mind Mirror - info@mindmirror.health Glenn Bowers - glennb@mindmirror.health Ben Stephenson - _benstephenson Jeremy - @SportsMedicineBroadcast on IG

Exodus 34:6-9 - Ben Stephenson, Children's Pastor

Join kim and Alison , as they welcome Rebecca Williamson of teh Cambre House, Ben Stephenson of Central Utah Paranormal , and April Richardson of teh Woman's club, as they have a round table discussion on the paranormal and other topics.

Kasper Pedersen is a Danish triathlon coach working with professional athletes, junior and developing athletes, and age-groupers. He is an important part of the team around Magnus Ditlev, and usually the man on the ground to help with the day to day coaching and support during training camps and races.            IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Kasper's backstory in triathlon and coaching -His coaching methodology and key principles -Training principles for age-group athletes -Tips for improving in swimming, biking and running for age-group athletes -Detailed insights into Magnus Ditlev's preparation for Kona, including volume and intensity, altitude training, and heat preparation protocols -Detailed breakdown of Magnus' final altitude week before travelling to Kona  -The importance of the team around a world class professional athlete SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts448/ SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/ SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get personalised plan for your carbohydrate, sodium and fluid intake in your next event. That Triathlon Show listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolyte products. Simply use this link and the discount will be auto-applied at the checkout. LINKS AND RESOURCES: -Nikki Bartlett and Bex Milnes – 5th in the Ironman World Championships | EP#446 -Torben Rokkedal Lausch | EP#412  -Altitude training with prof. Grégoire Millet | EP#258 -Bent Rønnestad, PhD | EP#386  -Ben Stephenson, PhD – Heat preparation, physiology, performance planning, and the Paralympics | EP#443 -Mallorca Training Camp 2025  -Portugal Training Camp 2025 RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

Luke 19:1-10 - Ben Stephenson, Children's Pastor

Ben Stephenson, PhD, is Performance Planning Lead and physiologist for the Great Britain para triathlon squad in Loughborough. He joins us off the back of the Paralympics in Paris where Team GB had a very successful games with five para triathlon medals, including two golds.            IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Core temperature and thermoregulatory strain in sprint distance triathlon -Heat preparation: science and practice -How to minimise the risk of getting ill: which factors matter the most?  -The performance planning process behind Great Britain's Paralympic success -Training to performance demands or to the individual physiology?  -Balancing the art of coaching and sports science   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts443/ SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/ SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get personalised plan for your carbohydrate, sodium and fluid intake in your next event. That Triathlon Show listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolyte products. Simply use this link and the discount will be auto-applied at the checkout.   ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer allows you to improve technique, power, and swim training consistency. You can target specific aspects of your stroke, like catch and pull-through, work on core activation and body position, and make sure you stay consistent in your swim training even when you don't have time to go to the pool. Try the Zen8 risk-free for 30 days, and get 20% off your first order on zen8swimtrainer.com/tts. LINKS AND RESOURCES: -Ben's Twitter and Research Gate  -High Thermoregulatory Strain During Competitive Paratriathlon Racing in the Heat - Stephenson et al. 2019 -Mixed Active and Passive, Heart Rate-Controlled Heat Acclimation Is Effective for Paralympic and Able-Bodied Triathletes - Stephenson et al. 2019 -Training Load, Salivary Immunoglobulin A and Illness Incidence in Elite Paratriathletes - Stephenson et al. 2019 -Bent Rønnestad, PhD | EP#386  -Training talk with Bex Milnes | EP#353 -Failure is not an optioon: Mission Control From Mercury to Apollo 13 - book by Gene Kranz -Mallorca Training Camp 2025 RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

Proverbs 4:20-27 - Ben Stephenson, Children's Pastor

2 Corinthians 5:16-21 - Ben Stephenson, Children's Pastor

On this episode of the Hop Forward Podcast, we delve into the often-overlooked art of selling craft beer.  While we've covered a wide range of brewing topics in the past, it's time to explore the other crucial half of the beer industry: sales. We examine the challenges of selling beer and the importance of building trust and relationships with customers.  Featuring the insights of Darren Filsell and Ben Stephenson, seasoned bar owners who are about to launch a Belgian Beer Cafe, Devil's Depot, in Chesterfield, this episode provides valuable perspectives on what bar owners look for when purchasing beer from breweries.Tune in for an insightful discussion that sheds light on the craft beer sales landscape and offers tips for success in a saturated market with wavering consumer confidence.Nick is also joined by Will and Ben from Charles Faram to discuss dry hopping techniques and how everybody's brewhouse is unique when it comes to adding hops on the cold side.THIS WEEK'S EPISODE OF THE HOP FORWARD PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY CHARLES FARAM.Charles Faram have been sellers of hops since 1865 and hop-growers for even longer.They stock nitrogen-flushed leaf hops, T90 and T45 pellets, and, to ensure their hops remain in optimum condition, they have state-of-the-art cold stores at their sites in Worcestershire and Yakima in the USA.At charlesfaram.com brewers can shop by pay-as-you-go or using agreed credit terms for yeast, malt, fruit purees and other brewing products.  In addition to leading varieties from across the world, the Faram's Family range brings to you Archer®, Emperor®, Godiva™, Harlequin®, Jester®, Most™, Mystic™, Olicana®, and Opus® from their Hop Development Programme right here in the UK.If you would like more information or expert advice visit the brewer's resources and FAQ pages of the website or contact their technical advisors for different uses, applications and recipes. They're always really happy to help.Visit www.charlesfarm.co.uk to find out more.Follow Hop Forward:hopforward.beer | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

You can view our Patreon and all the various tiers and rewards at http://www.patreon.com/AliensExplored   Following our special episode where Stu discussed his recent experience with Neil, the pair got Ben Stephenson of Central Utah Paranormal on a video call to give his feedback on it. What thoughts does he share, and what advice does he have for Stu moving forward...?   The Strange and Mysterious awaits!   You can find all of Central Utah Paranormal's link here - https://linktr.ee/Central.Utah.Paranormal   Produced by http://www.feeglefilms.com in association with Juicy Falls. Theme tune - 'Searching For Monsters' by Darren Maffucci - http://searchingformonsters.bandcamp.com   Find us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aliensexplored Twitter - https://twitter.com/AliensExplored Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIqjn4PNcs3NWH1u2v4He0w Email us at - AliensExplored@gmail.com

You can view our Patreon and all the various tiers and rewards at http://www.patreon.com/AliensExplored Following our special episode where Stu discussed his recent experience with Neil, the pair got Ben Stephenson of Central Utah Paranormal on a video call to give his feedback on it. What thoughts does he share, and what advice does he have for Stu moving forward...? The Strange and Mysterious awaits! You can find all of Central Utah Paranormal's link here - https://linktr.ee/Central.Utah.Paranormal Produced by http://www.feeglefilms.com in association with Juicy Falls. Theme tune - 'Searching For Monsters' by Darren Maffucci - http://searchingformonsters.bandcamp.com Find us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aliensexplored Twitter - https://twitter.com/AliensExplored Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIqjn4PNcs3NWH1u2v4He0w Email us at - AliensExplored@gmail.com

Experts in Sport welcomes guests involved in the Commonwealth games with a range of practitioners from Loughborough University and beyond.Time Stamps -0:00:00 Welcome0:00:20 Professor Vicky Tolfrey, Professor of Applied Disability Sport and Director of the Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport0:07:03 Jonathon Riall, Team England Triathlon Team Leader and Head of Performance Services at the British Paralympic Association0:17:23  Ben Stephenson, Research Assistant in Sports Performance at Loughborough University0:23:53  Dr Chris McLeod, an expert in eating behaviour at Loughborough University0:43:35 Dr David Fletcher, Sport Psychologist at Loughborough University0:50:25 Professor Mike Caine, Associate Pro Vice Chancellor for Sport and Professor of Sport Technology and Innovation at Loughborough University

Dr Ben Stephenson is the physiologist for GB Para Triathlon who undertook his PhD research at the Peter Harrison Center for Disability Sport / Loughborough University on the impact of exercising in the heat on body temperature in para athletes. Ben shares his learnings as to why para triathletes are at higher risk of heat-related issues and how they can best prevent or minimise the impact of heat on performance.

Join me and guest Ben Stephenson (Founder of Central Utah Paranormal) as we discuss cryptids, UFOs, & the paranormal on the 11th episode of "Inquiries of our Reality". . Social Media/Email/Donate/Merch/Patreon https://linktr.ee/inquiriesofourrealitypodcast . Ben Stephenson (Central Utah Paranormal) Insta @central.utah.paranormal Facebook @central.utah.paranormal Twitter CUParanormal1 Youtube https://youtube.com/c/CentralUtahParanormal Alien Podcast https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xNDA2MjQ5NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?ep=14 . Open Minds Media (OMM) Social Media/Join/Contact/Discover https://linktr.ee/open_minds_media . --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquiries-of-our-reality/support

James van den Bergh, Chief Executive Officer of Trufin #TRU explains the significance of Satago's commercial agreement with Lloyds Bank and talks about progress within other parts of the business. Highlights TruFin is pleased to announce that following the conclusion of the commercial pilot first announced on 11 December 2020, and a competitive tender process, Lloyds Bank has confirmed its intention to enter into a commercial agreement to license Satago's software platform for its Single Invoice Finance and whole of book Invoice Factoring customers. Satago and Lloyds Bank have signed a letter of intent and are working towards finalising a commercial agreement in the coming months.  Satago's platform will introduce a new digitised proposition designed to help the Bank further support UK businesses. Satago expects to be paid a recurring fee for each customer of the Bank which utilises Satago's platform, as well as one-off implementation fees, with the final terms of this landmark agreement subject to commercial negotiation. TruFin is also pleased to announce that, ahead of signing the commercial agreement, Lloyds Banking Group has today completed an investment of £5 million of new equity capital in Satago, at a pre-money valuation of £20 million. All parties believe that the commercial agreement will be transformational for Satago and has the potential to deliver significant equity value uplift for Satago. TruFin has agreed to vary the terms of an existing £3 million loan to Satago so that it is convertible into equity capital in Satago at the same valuation as the LBG investment or, if a further funding round takes place, the valuation implied by the funding round. Assuming conversion based on the £20 million valuation (and assuming LBG does not subscribe for its pro rata entitlement to shares), TruFin would hold approximately 68% of Satago (on a fully diluted basis). In addition, the Company is delighted to announce Ben Stephenson will be appointed to the Board of Satago. Ben is Managing Director and Head of Specialist Client Solutions at Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking and is responsible for the teams who provide SMEs with Invoice Finance, Trade, Payments, Asset Finance and Merchant Services solutions.  He sits on the Executive Committee of the LBG's SME and Mid Corporates Business and is a member of the UK Finance IF&ABL Product Board. As Satago rolls out its best-in-class platform to a growing pipeline of leading finance providers, the Board believes there are multiple value accretive developments to follow.

I've always been interested in ghost hunting and being a paranormal investigator. And since I've never done it, I figured the next best thing would be to talk to an actual paranormal investigator. Join us for a conversation with Ben Stephenson of Central Utah Paranormal, as we discuss some of his amazing and frightening experiences as a professional ghost hunter! Please support ThreadWeird Apparel Company & The Weird Threads Podcast by shopping www.threadweird.com Join our Telegram Channel for a censorship-free environment: https://t.me/threadweirdbunker Follow ThreadWeird on Rumble to see ALL UNCENSORED EPISODES: https://rumble.com/search/channel?q=ThreadWeird DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by any employee of, and/or contributor to, ThreadWeird.com and it's related social media pages are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization mentioned within. Any content provided by our bloggers, authors, and or speakers are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything. In short: Our content is our thoughts and opinions put into writing, spoken words, and imagery. We're an entertainment and lifestyle brand. CALM DOWN. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weirdthreadspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weirdthreadspodcast/support

In today's 40 Minute Mentor episode, we're joined by Ben Stephenson, the Founder and CEO of the ground-breaking travel platform Impala. Ben has raised millions in funding for Impala over the last five years from some of the best VCs out there, including Lakestar which previously invested in Airbnb. He's seen his staff mushroom to over 100 people, and he made the company remote-first way back in 2017, when having remote teams wasn't something people looked too favourably upon. A true problem-solver in every way - whether the problem is how to rebuild travel-booking infrastructure from the ground up, to how to create exactly the right culture at work – Ben has made it his mission to improve the industry. Speaking to Ben was truly inspiring and we cover some really interesting topics, including: - How Impala has grown to a team of over 100 people and raised millions in funding in just five years. - The secrets behind Impala's outstanding culture DNA, including Ben's advice for anyone looking to build a remote-first team. - And why the best Founders are the ones who don't try to do everything themselves but hire talent that compliments their skills. If you're a Founder yourself looking to support your remote or hybrid teams, or you're looking to get into the travel industry – this episode is packed with great advice and honest anecdotes from Impala's inspiring growth journey. A special thank you to our sponsors for this Series – Chipper Cash. The team have been on an incredible journey, having launched their borderless way to send money across Africa and beyond, in 8 countries so far and are widely considered to be Africa's most valuable Startup. To find out more, head over to their website, or tune into our 40 Minute Mentor episode with their Co-Founder and CEO, Ham Serunjogi. Enjoyed this episode? We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode, so please leave us a review at https://ratethispodcast.com/40mm or get in touch at james@jbmc.co.uk If you want to find out more about Ben, take a look at his LinkedIn profile – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-stephenson-13032b33/ If you want to find out more about Impala, head over to - https://impala.travel/en-gb

Tonight on We Are Paradox Medias "Late Night in the Rockies" Weekend Host TessaTNT is joined by Ben Stephenson of Central Utah Paranormal. We will be discussing his paranormal experiences, investigations, tools and hauntings.

In this special edition to mark the 10th episode of the Founder Coach Podcast, I unpack the most powerful moments on the show this far—moments that demonstrate and celebrate the power of vulnerable leadership. As well as sharing practical takeaways on topics like building a culture of resilience and challenge, managing stress, and stepping out of the details, I'll leave with you with some powerful questions that help you integrate these ideas in your role as a leader. I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed creating it. Key Timestamps: [01:21] Chris Edson, CEO Second Nature, on stepping out of the details [05:11] Paul Ford, CEO Acin, on building resilience [09:28] Jacob Waern, CEO EduMe, on showing vulnerability as a leader [13:00] Jack Tang, CEO Urban, on routines for stress management [16:01] Anastasia Leng, CEO CreativeX, on encouraging challenge from your team [21:01] Ben Stephenson, CEO Impala, on having tough conversations with leaders [25:27] Rebecca Kelly, CEO VenueScanner, on hiring a Chief of Staff [29:30] Will Read, CEO Sideways 6, on the importance of self-compassion A big thank you to all the CEOs that have taken part and supported our mission—to share unvarnished stories about the emotional realities of leading high-growth tech startups. You're not alone.

Weatherize Concord is a just-launched campaign to increase the number of homes and businesses in Concord, New Hampshire that complete energy audits and weatherization, with the objective of reducing energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions, and improving home comfort, health, and safety. To learn more about the program and how you can take advantage, we talk with Concord City Councilor Rob Werner, Ben Stephenson from Unitil, Belknap-Merrimack Community Action's Christopher Vought, and Dana Nute from Resilient Buildings Group.

What does it mean to put 'People First' in a fast-growing company? Meet Ben Stephenson, CEO of Impala—a company building a suite of travel APIs that make building travel tech a lot easier. In this episode, Ben Stephenson explains how he went from Seed to Series B in six months, how the pandemic affected their travel-focused business, and why hiring a head of people made a huge difference in building a remote-first culture. We also discuss the importance of inviting your leaders to the conversation. Key links: Impala website: https://impala.travel/ Ben Stephenson profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-stephenson-13032b33/ Key timestamps: [01:47] What happened in TechStars? [07:07] How did you approach your Series A? [08:52] How did you raise Series A in less than a month? [10:37] How did you raise a Series B 6 months later? [14:47] What happens when you get a global pandemic in travel? [16:48] How do you shape culture in a remote environment? [23:51] Why do you use external search firms [25:51] What has been one of your most significant learnings as a CEO? [30:58] What can we expect from Impala in the next few months? Thanks to Jens, Jean and Julian (all the Js) for their great input. Got feedback? Email us on podcast@foundercoach.co. And don't forget to hit follow/subscribe so you don't miss out on new episodes.

Tonight we talk with Ben Stephenson from central.utah.paranormal

feat.: Airam Correa (@airamcor) e André Fernandes (@andre.afernandes) Lovecraft Country é uma série de televisão norte-americana de drama e terror desenvolvida por Misha Green e baseada no romance de 2016 de mesmo nome de Matt Ruff. A série começou a ser exibida em 16 de agosto de 2020 pela HBO. A série é produzida pela Monkeypaw Productions, Bad Robot Productions em conjunto com a Warner Bros. Television. A produção executiva é composta por Jordan Peele, J.J. Abrams e Ben Stephenson. A história é sobre um jovem afro-americano que viaja pelos Estados Unidos da década de 50 em plena vigência das medidas segregacionistas em busca de seu pai desaparecido. Mas …. essa série tem muito mais a oferecer do que parece! O que está por traz de todo esse roteiro? O que esconde esse contexto?

Welcome to SEASON 3 of Skye & Stone do Television! This episode, we're covering the Season 1 FINALE of HBO's "Lovecraft Country" (produced by Misha Green, Jordan Peele, JJ Abrams, & Ben Stephenson; based on the novel by Matt Ruff), entitled "Full Circle" First, we talk General Thoughts on the episode before diving into a scene-by-scene Breakdown, taking conversational detours along to way to talk about social issues & real-world history. Lastly, we do Predictions, where we make wild predictions about what a potential Season 2 of the show might be about!Time codes below! Time Codes:0:00:00 - Hello and Welcome!0:1:55 - Overall Thoughts0:11:45 - Ancestral Plane0:25:20 - Mom / Sacrifice0:32:50 - Exorcism(s)0:39:15 - What You Imagined Me to Be0:50:20 - Ji-Ah / Family1:01:00 - Cemetery Confession1:08:55 - Orithya Blue1:13:45 - Plans / Faith1:22:00 - Sh'Boom1:25:10 - Lighthouse / Battle1:29:20 - Christina's Spell1:35:50 - One Last Secret1:41:40 - Dee + Christina1:51:15 - SEASON 2 PREDICTIONS ————— If you want to help support the podcast, here are the easiest ways:Leave us a review on iTunes! (It really, really helps)Tell a friend who watches Euphoria, Watchmen, or Lovecraft Country about the podcast!Share your favourite episode on social media! ————— "Skye & Stone do Television" is hosted by Chloe Skye & Jupiter Stone.If you want to correct us about anything we got wrong, shoot us an email at SkyeandStonedoTV@gmail.com! Check out our other work: CHLOE SKYE:Blog: www.ChloeJadeSkye.comTwitter: @ChloeJadeSkye"Broads You Should Know" - the Podcast about Amazing and Noteworthy Women in History Who Lived By Their Own Rules! — www.BroadsYouShouldKnow.com JUPITER STONE:@JupiterFStone (IG)OnlyFans: @JupiterFStonewww.JupiterFStone.com

This week we are going in deep on sleep! What is the scientific theory on sleep paralysis? Is there a simple explanation or is it the influence of a dark entity? We share listener stories on sleep paralysis, premonition dreams & the dreaded... nightmares. Anna & Jess discuss how dreams and premonition play in to their own gifts. Also, do you know the true story the inspired Wes Craven's, Nightmare on Elm Street? We bet it's not what you think. Plus, we wrap it up with a round of WYR! • If you're looking for another paranormal podcast don't forget to check out the Lost Souls podcast hosted by our friend, Ben Stephenson. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4pI9wB6BC7d39gNowMzzu3?si=-Ny0gjdVRE23NEtzZRnmhQ

Welcome to SEASON 3 of Skye & Stone do Television! This season, we're covering Season 1 of HBO's "Lovecraft Country", produced by Misha Green, Jordan Peele, JJ Abrams, & Ben Stephenson; based on the novel by Matt Ruff. This week, we're breaking down episode 9, entitled "Rewind 1921" We start off with Jupiter's reading of the poem "Catch the Fire" by Sonia Sanchez. Then we talk General Thoughts on the episode before diving into a scene-by-scene Breakdown, taking conversational detours along to way to talk about social issues & real-world history. Lastly, we do Predictions, where we use clues from the "next time on" preview and future episode titles to try to guess where we think the show is heading.Time codes below! Time Codes:0:00:00 - "Catch the Fire" reading by Jupiter Stone0:03:50 - Overall Thoughts0:16:05 - Asking for Help0:23:50 - 1,000 Deaths0:30:20 - Road Rash Exorcism0:37:55 - Don't Trust Her / Hippolyta's Plans0:45:05 - Ruby + Christina / Variables1:01:40 - KENTUCKY1:06:35 - TULSA1:15:25 - Pick a Switch1:29:45 - Eenie Meenie Miney Mo1:44:05 - Thomas / The Real Montrose1:53:45 - My Faith Turned to Flesh1:58:15 - Catch the Fire2:02:00 - The Tulsa Massacre2:06:30 - PREDICTIONS ————— If you want to help support the podcast, here are the easiest ways:Leave us a review on iTunes! (It really, really helps)Tell a friend who watches Euphoria, Watchmen, or Lovecraft Country about the podcast!Share your favourite episode on social media! ————— "Skye & Stone do Television" is hosted by Chloe Skye & Jupiter Stone.If you want to correct us about anything we got wrong, shoot us an email at SkyeandStonedoTV@gmail.com! Check out our other work: CHLOE SKYE:Blog: www.ChloeJadeSkye.comTwitter: @ChloeJadeSkye"Broads You Should Know" - the Podcast about Amazing and Noteworthy Women in History Who Lived By Their Own Rules!www.BroadsYouShouldKnow.com JUPITER STONE:@GoToJupiterStone (IG)OnlyFans: @GoToJupiterStonewww.gotojupiterstone.com

Welcome to SEASON 3 of Skye & Stone do Television! This season, we're covering Season 1 of HBO's "Lovecraft Country", produced by Misha Green, Jordan Peele, JJ Abrams, & Ben Stephenson; based on the novel by Matt Ruff. This week, we're breaking down episode 8, entitled "Jig-A-Bobo" We start off by reading an iTunes review and giving our General Thoughts on the episode. Then, we dive into a scene-by-scene Breakdown, taking conversational detours along to way to talk about social issues, history, and what we've learning from watching television shows like this one. Lastly, we do Predictions, where we use clues from the "next time on" preview and future episode titles to try to guess where we think the show is heading.Time codes below! Time Codes:0:00:00 - Welcome! / iTunes Review0:03:10 - Overall Thoughts0:13:35 - Open Casket / Mourning Emmett Till0:31:30 - Cursed0:40:35 - Braithwaite Mausoleum0:48:55 - Uncle Tom's Cabin1:00:10 - North Side Grief1:17:50 - Topsy & Mopsy Onboard1:28:45 - Ji-Ah1:35:50 - Do You Care? At All?1:47:20 - Jumping Rope1:50:05 - Father-Son Chat2:00:50 - Miracles v Magic2:07:45 - F*ck You, Pig2:15:25 - George Freeman2:20:20 - Experiencing Emmett Till's Death2:27:55 - Different Kind of Bravery2:33:00 - I Ain't Afraid of No Ghost Girls2:40:25 - Invulnerable2:48:25 - Predictions ————— If you want to help support the podcast, here are the easiest ways:Leave us a review on iTunes! (It really, really helps)Tell a friend who watches Euphoria, Watchmen, or Lovecraft Country about the podcast!Share your favourite episode on social media! ————— "Skye & Stone do Television" is hosted by Chloe Skye & Jupiter Stone.If you want to correct us about anything we got wrong, shoot us an email at SkyeandStonedoTV@gmail.com! Check out our other work: CHLOE SKYE:Blog: www.ChloeJadeSkye.comTwitter: @ChloeJadeSkye"Broads You Should Know" - the Podcast about Amazing and Noteworthy Women in History Who Lived By Their Own Rules!www.BroadsYouShouldKnow.com JUPITER STONE:@iamjupiterstone @gotojupiterstone (IG)OnlyFans: @GoToJupiterStonewww.gotojupiterstone.com

Welcome to SEASON 3 of Skye & Stone do Television! This season, we're covering Season 1 of HBO's "Lovecraft Country", produced by Misha Green, Jordan Peele, JJ Abrams, & Ben Stephenson; based on the novel by Matt Ruff. This week, we're breaking down episode 7, entitled "I AM" We start off by reading a piece of mail we got and giving our General Thoughts on the episode. Then, we dive into a scene-by-scene Breakdown of the episode, taking conversational detours along to way to talk about social issues, history, and what we've learning from watching television shows like this one. Lastly, we do Predictions, where we use clues from the "next time on" preview and future episode titles to try to guess where we think the show is heading.Time codes below! Time Codes:0:00:00 - Welcome! / Email0:03:30 - Overall Thoughts0:15:10 - I Am Orrery0:21:25 - Every. F*ck*ng. Thing.0:31:45 - The Same Dream0:41:05 - The Other F Word1:00:40 - Never About Me1:06:45 - Sisters1:14:25 - Bessie Stringfield / St. Louis1:22:30 - Family1:29:05 - Hippolyta's Excellent Adventure1:44:00 - Josephine Baker1:55:30 - The Warrior Inside2:13:15 - George's Wife2:24:30 - Discoverer2:36:25 - by George Freeman2:39:10 - Predictions (Using Episode Titles & "Next Time On" Previews) ————— If you want to help support the podcast, here are the easiest ways:Leave us a review on iTunes! (It really, really helps)Tell a friend who watches Euphoria, Watchmen, or Lovecraft Country about the podcast!Share your favourite episode on social media! ————— "Skye & Stone do Television" is hosted by Chloe Skye & Jupiter Stone.If you want to correct us about anything we got wrong, shoot us an email at SkyeandStonedoTV@gmail.com! Check out our other work: CHLOE SKYE:Blog: www.ChloeJadeSkye.com"Broads You Should Know" - the Podcast about Amazing and Noteworthy Women in History Who Lived By Their Own Rules!www.BroadsYouShouldKnow.com JUPITER STONE:@iamjupiterstone @gotojupiterstone (IG)OnlyFans: @GoToJupiterStonewww.gotojupiterstone.com

20 Year old pilot Fred Valentich was believed to be abducted on October 21, 1978 and neither him or his plane have ever been discovered! You don't want to miss this one! Hosted by Lead Investigator of Central Utah Paranormal,  Ben Stephenson!

Welcome to SEASON 3 of Skye & Stone do Television! This season, we're covering Season 1 of HBO's "Lovecraft Country", produced by Misha Green, Jordan Peele, JJ Abrams, & Ben Stephenson; based on the novel by Matt Ruff. This week, we're breaking down episode 6, entitled MEET ME IN DAEGU (as in, Meet Me in St. Louis, but in South Korea)! We start off by breaking down the episode title and giving our general thoughts on the episode overall. Then, we dive into a scene-by-scene breakdown of the episode, taking conversational detours along to way to talk about social issues, history, and what we've learning from watching television shows like this one. Time Codes:0:00:00 - Welcome! / Overall Thoughts0:21:30 - Meet Me in St. Louis0:29:40 - FALL 1949 — Nursing School1:01:05 - Tails1:08:25 - America Makes an Entrance1:17:50 - Racial Slurs & Hospital Beds1:26:15 - The Wrong Kind of Love1:35:35 - Killing Nurses1:41:45 - Getting to Know Tic1:48:55 - "A Night on the Town"1:56:15 - Monsters2:02:05 - ...and a Whore2:10:45 - WINTER 1950 — Seeing the Future2:23:40 - Mudang on the Mountain2:32:10 - Predictions ————— If you want to help support the podcast, here are the easiest ways:Leave us a review on iTunes! (It really, really helps)Tell a friend who watches Euphoria, Watchmen, or Lovecraft Country about the podcast!Share your favourite episode on social media! ————— "Skye & Stone do Television" is hosted by Chloe Skye & Jupiter Stone.If you want to correct us about anything we got wrong, shoot us an email at SkyeandStonedoTV@gmail.com! Check out our other work: CHLOE SKYE:www.ChloeJadeSkye.com"Broads You Should Know" - the Podcast about Amazing and Noteworthy Women in History Who Lived By Their Own Rules!www.BroadsYouShouldKnow.com JUPITER STONE:@iamjupiterstone (IG)www.gotojupiterstone.comPodcast: "Out of This World Live"

Welcome to SEASON 3 of Skye & Stone do Television! This season, we're covering Season 1 of HBO's "Lovecraft Country", produced by Misha Green, Jordan Peele, JJ Abrams, & Ben Stephenson; based on the novel by Matt Ruff. This week, we're breaking down episode 5, entitled STRANGE CASE (as in, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde)! We start off by breaking down the episode title and giving our general thoughts on the episode overall. Then, we dive into a scene-by-scene breakdown of the episode, taking conversational detours along to way to talk about social issues, history, and what we've learning from watching television shows like this one. Time Codes:0:00:00 - Welcome! / Overall Thoughts + Title Discussion0:12:20 - Waking Up White0:21:30 - Unmade0:29:25 - Montrose Takes a Beating0:34:35 - Metamorphosis0:55:05 - A Walk on the White Side1:01:55 - Please Don't Be Scared of Me1:16:30 - Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea1:27:00 - Hilary Davenport Gets a Job1:39:25 - Cabrino Green1:48:10 - Modern Slavery1:55:30 - Serving2:04:15 - This Magic is Evil2:12:10 - Getting Ready / Going Out2:20:20 - The Ball2:27:10 - Seduction Techniques2:36:25 - William & Christina2:39:55 - Predictions If you want to help support the podcast, here are the easiest ways:Leave us a review on iTunes! (It really, really helps)Tell a friend who watches Euphoria, Watchmen, or Lovecraft Country about the podcast!Share your favourite episode on social media! "Skye & Stone do Television" is hosted by Chloe Skye & Jupiter Stone.If you want to correct us about anything we got wrong, shoot us an email at SkyeandStonedoTV@gmail.com! Check out our other work: CHLOE SKYE:www.ChloeJadeSkye.com"Broads You Should Know" - the Podcast about Amazing and Noteworthy Women in History (that you may not have heard of)!www.BroadsYouShouldKnow.com JUPITER STONE:@iamjupiterstone (IG)www.gotojupiterstone.com"Tales From the Tub" - Storytelling & Philosophy Podcast

Welcome to SEASON 3 of Skye & Stone do Television! This season, we're covering Season 1 of HBO's "Lovecraft Country", produced by Misha Green, Jordan Peele, JJ Abrams, & Ben Stephenson; based on the novel by Matt Ruff. This week, we're breaking down episode 4, entitled A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE. We start off by breaking down the episode title and our familiarity with the phrase (& movie), then read a listener email who gave us some more information we missed (thanks Michael!!), before giving our general thoughts on the episode overall. Then, we dive into a scene-by-scene breakdown of the episode, taking conversational detours along to way to talk about social issues, history, and what we've learning from watching television shows like this one. Time Codes:0:00:00 - Welcome! / Email0:03:45 - Overall Thoughts / Title Discussion0:19:00 - Cold War Propaganda0:33:51 - A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE / Bitch Better Have My Money0:43:12 - Hiram's Orrery0:58:00 - Three Amigos1:05:45 - Hide & Seek1:14:10 - Aggressive Packing / Ride-Along1:19:05 - Marshall Fields1:24:30 - Shipping Up to Boston1:30:40 - Fake History / Black Panther1:46:35 - Christina's Hold on William1:59:45 - Ruby & William2:07:55 - Walking the Plank / Never Slaves2:13:25 - Magic / Marilyn Manson2:26:45 - "Getting Too Dangerous"2:36:40 - Yahima Maraokoti2:45:05 - Montrose's "Final Solution"2:49:35 - Predictions If you want to help us out, there are a few easy (and free) ways to do that!Leave us a review on iTunes! (It really, really helps)Tell a friend who watches Euphoria, Watchmen, or Lovecraft Country about the podcast!Share your favourite episode on social media! "Skye & Stone do Television" is hosted by Chloe Skye & Jupiter Stone.If you want to correct us about anything we got wrong, shoot us an email at SkyeandStonedoTV@gmail.com! CHLOE SKYE:www.ChloeJadeSkye.com"Broads You Should Know" - the Podcast about Amazing and Noteworthy Women in History (that you may not have heard of)!www.BroadsYouShouldKnow.com JUPITER STONE:@iamjupiterstone (IG)www.gotojupiterstone.com"Tales From the Tub" - Storytelling & Philosophy Podcast

Welcome to SEASON 3 of Skye & Stone do Television! This season, we're covering Season 1 of HBO's "Lovecraft Country", produced by Misha Green, Jordan Peele, JJ Abrams, & Ben Stephenson; based on the novel by Matt Ruff."Skye & Stone do Television" is hosted by Chloe Skye & Jupiter Stone (that's us)! This week, we're breaking down episode 3 of Lovecraft Country, entitled HOLY GHOST. We start off by breaking down the episode title and our familiarity with the term, then read a listener email who corrected / educated us on a few things before giving our general thoughts on the episode overall. Then, we dive into a scene-by-scene breakdown of the episode, taking conversational detours along to way to talk about social issues, history, and what we've learning from watching television shows like this one. Time Codes:0:00:20 - Feeling the Holy Ghost0:10:08 - Listener Email0:17:46 - Overall Thoughts0:28:58 - Church VO / Some Historical Research0:52:02 - Hippolyta & Tic / Montrose's Anger1:05:30 - Horns1:13:38 - House Party1:32:21 - Monthlies1:47:02 - Red Room1:59:25 - Murder House / Creole Seance2:19:30 - Christina's in Real Estate2:25:30 - Predictions If you want to correct us about anything we got wrong, shoot us an email at SkyeandStonedoTV@gmail.com!If you want to help us out, there are a few easy (and free) ways to do that!Leave us a review on iTunes! (It really, really helps)Tell a friend who watches Euphoria, Watchmen, or Lovecraft Country about the podcast!Share your favourite episode on social media! CHLOE SKYE:www.ChloeJadeSkye.com"Broads You Should Know" - the Podcast about Amazing and Noteworthy Women in History (that you may not have heard of)!www.BroadsYouShouldKnow.com JUPITER STONE:@iamjupiterstone (IG)www.gotojupiterstone.com"Tales From the Tub" - Storytelling & Philosophy Podcast

Welcome to SEASON 3 of Skye & Stone do Television! This season, we're covering Season 1 of HBO's "Lovecraft Country", produced by Misha Green, Jordan Peele, JJ Abrams, & Ben Stephenson; based on the novel by Matt Ruff."Skye & Stone do Television" is hosted by Chloe Skye & Jupiter Stone (that's us)! This week, we're breaking down episode 2 of Lovecraft Country, entitled WHITEY'S ON THE MOON. We start off by talking about our general impressions of the episode as a whole, and why it's especially difficult to judge this episode out of context, given the stark difference in tone from the first episode. Then, we dive into a scene-by-scene breakdown of the episode, taking conversational detours along to way to talk about social issues, history, and what we've learning from watching television shows like this one. Time Codes:0:00:00 - Hello & Welcome! Thoughts on the episode overall0:06:52 - Title Discussion: "Whitey's on the Moon"0:10:21 - Movin' on Up0:18:57 - Brunch0:25:17 - The Village0:40:35 - Samuel's Laboratory0:53:37 - Oliver Twist / Three Vision1:21:00 - DINNER1:38:34 - Dungeon Diving / Montrose1:48:57 - Nothing Wrong With Loving That Much1:52:23 - Ceremony / Fraternity2:12:43 - NEXT TIME ON / Predictions If you want to correct us about anything we got wrong, shoot us an email at SkyeandStonedoTV@gmail.com!If you want to help us out, there are a few easy (and free) ways to do that!Leave us a review on iTunes! (It really, really helps)Tell a friend who watches Euphoria, Watchmen, or Lovecraft Country about the podcast!Share your favourite episode on social media! Check out our other work: CHLOE SKYE:www.ChloeJadeSkye.com"Broads You Should Know" - the Podcast about Amazing and Noteworthy Women in History (that you may not have heard of)!www.BroadsYouShouldKnow.com JUPITER STONE:@iamjupiterstone (IG)www.gotojupiterstone.com"Tales From the Tub" - Storytelling & Philosophy Podcast

This is a special Episode by the Host (Ben Stephenson) Where he discusses a little Bio about himself and shares some stories in full detail and some that have never been told before! You don't want to miss this one! 

C.U.P Tales with your host Ben Stephenson! In this episode we hear two narrated tales of poltergeist paranormal activity in the outdoors! Trust me, you don't want to miss these!

C.U.P Tales with your host Ben Stephenson! In this episode we delve into the Betty and Barney Hill Abduction from September 19, 1961, though this merely skims the surface I suggest you all go check out the facts, diagrams and interviews that were done with them! 

Lost Souls with your host Ben Stephenson. Today featuring Salem Starr, Professional Psychic, Practicing Witch, Tarot Reader and Relationship Guidance. Lots of personal stories, what Salem's beliefs are, how her spirituality and gifts are effected by a Healthy Lifestyle and awesome advice for those that may be learning about their gifts and how to love and embrace them!

Lost Souls with your host Ben Stephenson. Today featuring my good friend Amber, Psychic Medium, Healer, Intuitive Empath, Tarot Reader and Public Figure. Lots of personal stories, what Amber would like to do further, and lots of great advice for anyone that is just learning about their gifts and abilities. How to deal with it. To embrace it. And to keep things positive!

Ben Stephenson is a London based artist exploring the aesthetics of sexuality, intimacy and masculinity through the framework of painting and sculpture. Ben's work engages classicism as a motif for unravelling fragmented and voyeuristic narratives of the body, specifically limbs, and its communication with other parts. Ben graduated from Wimbledon College in 2014 and was shortlisted for the Jerwood Artist bursary in 2017. Hear Ben talk about his process of making, erasing and remaking that develops his relationship with art historical Canons related to the Neoclassical reimagining that relationship to contemporary life and society. Tracklist: Radiohead - Everything In Its Right Place Arthur Russell - That's Us/Wild Combination Hadouk Trio - Lomsha Bill Callahan - Small Plane Loudon Wainwright III - Say That You Love Me (Live)

On the January 17, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson, and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to decide the most anticipated new tv shows of 2019. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). Opening Banter: Brad gives his opinion on Jason Reitman's Ghostbusters sequel. Our Feature Presentation:The /Film team meets in the virtual writer's room to try to come up with the top 25 most anticipated new television shows of 2019, from the already narrowed down list (please note that the notes are what we scribled down before this meeting and are a combination of official plot synopsis and info from imdb):   The Mandalorian (Disney+, late 2019) first star wars live-action tv series producer Jon Favreau directors Dave Filoni, Deborah Chow (Better Call Saul), Rick Famuyiwa, Bryce Dallas Howard and Taika Waititi “The Mandalorian is set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order. The series follows the travails of a lone gunfighter in the outer reaches of the galaxy far from the authority of the New Republic.”   Deadly Class (Syfy, January 16) Producers: Russo Brothers A coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of late 1980s counterculture, which follows a disillusioned teen recruited into a storied high school for assassins.   The Umbrella Academy (Netflix, feb 15) Developed by Jeremy Slater Starring: Ellen Page, Tom Hopper, Robert Sheehan, Mary J. Blige “A disbanded group of superheroes reunite after their adoptive father, who trained them to save the world, dies.”   Watchmen (HBO) Showrunner: Damon Lindelof Cast: Regina King,  Yahya Abdul-Mateen II,  Jeremy Irons, Tim Blake Nelson,  Frances Fisher, Don Johnson “Television series based on the DC Comics series Watchmen, published 1986-1987.”   ‘Russian Doll' (Netflix, February 1st) created by Natasha Lyonne, Amy Poehler, and Leslye Headland Natasha Lyonne stars as "a young woman named Nadia on her journey as the guest of honor at a seemingly inescapable party one night in New York City. She dies repeatedly while at this party and she is just trying to figure out what the hell is going on."   The Passage (Fox, January 14) Developed by Liz Heldens (Deception, Friday Night Lights) loosely based on the trilogy of novels spanning 1,000 years in the life of Amy Bellafonte, as she moves from being manipulated in a government conspiracy through to protecting humankind in a dystopian vampire future.   ‘Living With Yourself' (Netflix, 2019) created by Timothy Greenberg, executive producer of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Comedy stars Paul Rudd as George Elliot, who is “burned out and facing an impasse in both his personal and professional life. When he undergoes a novel treatment to become a better person, he finds he's been replaced by a new and improved George — revealing that his own worst enemy is himself. Told from multiple perspectives with intersecting storylines, the philosophical comedy asks: Do we really want to be better?" little miss sunshine directors are producers   Devs (FX, 2019) Written/directed by Alex Garland Starring: Sonoya Mizuno, Nick Offerman, Jin Ha, Zach Grenier, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Cailee Spaeny, Alison Pill follows "a young computer engineer, Lily [who] investigates the secretive development division of her employer, a cutting-edge tech company based in San Francisco, which she believes is behind the disappearance of her boyfriend."   Good Omens (Neil Gaiman, Amazon) six-part television serial based on the 1990 novel Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. directed by Douglas Mackinnon and written by Gaiman, who will also serve as showrunner. stars David Tennant as the demon Crowley and Michael Sheen as the angel Aziraphale trying to prevent the Apocalypse. Other actors include Jon Hamm, Anna Maxwell Martin, Josie Lawrence, Adria Arjona, Michael McKean, Jack Whitehall, Miranda Richardson and Nick Offerman.   What We Do in the Shadows (FX, Spring) Executive producers:  Jemaine Clement Taika Waititi Starring: Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, Harvey Guillen Set in New York City and follows "three vampires who have been roommates for hundreds and hundreds of years."   I Am The Night' (TNT, January 28th) six-episode limited television series Starring Chris Pine and India Eisley Directed by Patty Jenkins, Victoria Mahoney, Carl Franklin Fauna Hodel, a young girl who was given up by her birth mother, sets out to uncover the secrets of her past and ends up following a sinister trail that swirls closer to a gynecologist involved in the legendary Black Dahlia slaying.   “Modern Love” (Amazon, 2019)   Written and directed by Sing Street director John Carney Anne Hathaway, Tina Fey, John Slattery, Catherine Keener, Dev Patel, Shea Whigham, Andy Garcia, Olivia Cooke, John Gallagher, Jr., Sofia Boutella Modern Love will explore "love in its multitude of forms – including sexual, romantic, familial, platonic, and self love.   “Mrs. Fletcher” (HBO, 2019) Tom Perrotta (leftovers) Kathryn Hahn stars A divorced woman jumpstarts her love life by adopting a sexy new persona and discovers that her world is full of unexpected and sometimes complicated erotic possibilities.   “Now Apocalypse” (Starz, Mar. 10) Gregg Araki, Steven Soderbergh, A group of four friends living in L.A. embark on various exploits pursuing love, sex and fame. Directed by Gregg Araki. Starring...no one. (Avan Jogia, Kelli Berglund, Beau Mirchoff, Roxane Mesquida)   “The Loudest Voice in the Room”(Showtime, 2019) Tom McCarthy, Jason Blum, starring Russell Crowe, Naomi Watts, Sienna Miller, Simon McBurney, Seth MacFarlane The Loudest Voice in the Room tells the story of Roger Ailes who "molded Fox News into a force that irrevocably changed the conversation about the highest levels of government, will help understand the events that led the rise of Donald Trump. The series focuses primarily on the past decade in which Ailes arguably became the Republican Party's de facto leader, while flashing back to defining events in Ailes' life, including an initial meeting with Richard Nixon on the set of The Mike Douglas Show that gave birth to Ailes' political career and the sexual harassment accusations and settlements that brought his Fox News reign to an end. Told through multiple points of view, the limited series aims to shed light on the psychology that drives the political process from the top down."   “Shrill” (Hulu, Mar. 15) Lorne Michaels Based on Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman by Lindy West Starring Aidy Bryant Lolly Adefope Luka Jones Ian Owens John Cameron Mitchell Julia Sweeney Shrill follows "Annie, described as a fat young woman who wants to change her life — but not her body. Annie is trying to make it as a journalist while juggling bad boyfriends, sick parents and a perfectionist boss, while the world around her deems her not good enough because of her weight. She starts to realize that she's as good as anyone else, and acts on it.   “Snowpiercer” (TNT, 2019) Starring Daveed Diggs and Jennifer Connelly Set seven years after the world became a frozen wasteland, Snowpiercer follows the remnants of humanity who inhabit a gigantic, perpetually moving train that circles the globe. The show questions class warfare, social injustice, and the politics of survival   “Turn Up Charlie” (Netflix, March 15) Starring Idris Elba, Piper Perabo and JJ Feild Turn Up Charlie centers on the titular Charlie (Idris Elba), a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor, who is given a final chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a ‘manny' to his famous best friend's problem-child daughter, Gabby (Frankie Hervey).   “Black Monday” (Showtime, January 20) Starring Don Cheadle, Regina King, Andrew Rannells, produced by Happy Endings creator David Caspe Travel back to October 19, 1987—aka Black Monday, the worst stock market crash in the history of Wall Street. To this day, no one knows who caused it … until now. This is the story of how a group of outsiders took on the blue-blood, old-boys club of Wall Street and ended up crashing the world's largest financial system, a Lamborghini limousine and the glass ceiling.   “Fosse/Verdon” (FX, April) Starring Michelle Williams and Sam Rockwell, produced by Lin-Manuel Miranda Spanning five decades, Fosse/Verdonexplores the singular romantic and creative partnership between Bob Fosse (Sam Rockwell) and Gwen Verdon (Michelle Williams). He is a visionary filmmaker and one of the theater's most influential choreographers and directors. She is the greatest Broadway dancer of all time. Only Bob can create the groundbreaking musicals that allow Gwen to showcase her greatness. Only Gwen can realize the unique vision in Bob's head. Together, they will change the face of American entertainment – at a perilous cost.   “Whiskey Cavalier” (ABC, February 24) Starring Scott Foley, Lauren Cohan, produced by Bill Lawrence (Scrubs), Jeff Ingold (Rush Hour), David Hemingson (Don't Trust the B in Apt. 23), directed by Peter Atencio (Key & Peele) Following an emotional breakup, Will Chase (codename: "Whiskey Cavalier"), played by Scott Foley, is assigned to work with badass CIA operative Francesca "Frankie" Trowbridge (codename: "Fiery Tribune"), played by Lauren Cohan. Together, they lead an inter-agency team of flawed, funny and heroic spies who periodically save the world—and each other—while navigating the rocky roads of friendship, romance and office politics.   “Tuca and Bertie” (Netflix, TBA) Starring Tiffany Haddish and Ali Wong, produced by Lisa Hanawalt, Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Noel Bright , and Steven A. Cohen, all of Bojack Horseman Two bird women -- a carefree toucan and an anxious songbird -- live in the same apartment building and share their lives in this animated comedy   “Top of the Morning” (Apple, TBA) Produced by and starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, also starring Steve Carell, Billy Crudup, Gugu Mbatha-Raw An inside look at the lives of the people who help America wake up in the morning, exploring the unique challenges faced by the women (and men) who carry out this daily televised ritual   “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance” (Netflix TBA) Starring Taron Egerton, Anya Taylor-Joy and Nathalie Emmanuel in the lead roles, and supporting stars Mark Hamill, Mark Strong, Simon Pegg, Natalie Dormer, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Eddie Izzard, Helena-Bonham Carter and more. Based on The Dark Crystal, Jim Henson's groundbreaking 1982 feature film, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistancetells a new epic story, set many years before the events of the movie, and realized using classic puppetry with cutting edge visual effects. The world of Thra is dying. The Crystal of Truth is at the heart of Thra, a source of untold power. But it is damaged, corrupted by the evil Skeksis, and a sickness spreads across the land. When three Gelfling uncover the horrific truth behind the power of the Skeksis, an adventure unfolds as the fires of rebellion are lit and an epic battle for the planet begins.   Swamp Thing (DC Universe, May) Produced by James Wan, Mark Verheiden, Gary Dauberman, Michael Clear and Len Wiseman Directed by Len Wiseman Emerging from the swamp with a monstrous physique and strange new powers over plant life, the man who was once Alec Holland struggles to hold onto his humanity. When dark forces converge on the town of Marais, Swamp Thing must embrace what he has become in order to defend the town as well as the natural world at large.   Stargirl (DC Universe, September) Starring Brec Bassinger and Joel McHale “Courtney Whitmore (aka Stargirl) is smart, athletic and above all else kind. This high school teenager's seemingly perfect life hits a major speed bump when her mother gets married and her new family moves from Los Angeles, California, to Blue Valley, Nebraska. Struggling to adapt to a new school, make new friends and deal with a new step-family, Courtney discovers her step-father has a secret; he used to be the sidekick to a superhero. ‘Borrowing' the long-lost hero's cosmic staff, Courtney becomes the unlikely inspiration for an entirely new generation of superheroes.”   Pennyworth (EPIX, 2019 tba) Produced by Bruno Heller and Danny Cannon Starring Jack Bannon “follows Bruce Wayne's legendary butler, Alfred Pennyworth, a former British SAS soldier who forms a security company and goes to work with Thomas Wayne, Bruce's billionaire father, in 1960's London.”   Wizards (Netflix TBA) DreamWorks Animated Created by Guillermo del Toro The heroes of Arcadia join forces in an apocalyptic war for the control of magic that will decide the fate of the entire galaxy.   Creepshow (Shudder, TBA) Produced by Greg Nicotero No synopsis yet, but: ““Creepshowis one of the most beloved and iconic horror anthologies from two masters of the genre, George A. Romero and Stephen King,” Shudder general manager Craig Engler added. “We're thrilled to continue their legacy with another master of horror, Greg Nicotero, as we bring a new CreepshowTV series exclusively to Shudder members.”   The Righteous Gemstones (HBO, TBA) Starring Danny McBride/Jody Hill, John Goodman, Edi Patterson, Adam DeVine Produced by Jody Hill and David Gordon Green The Righteous Gemstonesfollows "the world famous Gemstone televangelist family, which has a long tradition of deviance, greed, and charitable work, all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ."   The Boys (Amazon, TBA) Dan Trachtenberg directed pilot, Eric Kripke and Rogen/Goldberg produced Starring Karl Urban, Elisabeth Shue, Erin Moriarty, Antony Starr, Dominique McElligott, Jessie T. Usher, Chace Crawford, Nathan Mitchell, Laz Alonso,Karen Fukuhara In a world where superheroes embrace the darker side of their massive celebrity and fame, THE BOYS centers on a group of vigilantes known informally as “The Boys,” who set out to take down corrupt superheroes with no more than their blue-collar grit and a willingness to fight dirty. THE BOYS is a fun and irreverent take on what happens when superheroes – who are as popular as celebrities, as influential as politicians and as revered as Gods – abuse their superpowers rather than use them for good. It's the powerless against the super powerful as The Boys embark on a heroic quest to expose the truth about “The Seven,” and Vought – the multi-billion dollar conglomerate that manages these superheroes. THE BOYS is scheduled for a 2019 release.   Carnival Row (Amazon TBA) Travis Beacham, starring Orlando Bloom Produced by Travis Beacham and Rene Echevarria Carnival Row will follow "mythical creatures who have fled their war-torn homeland and gathered in the city as tensions are simmering between citizens and the growing immigrant population. At the center of the drama is the investigation into a string of unsolved murders, which are eating away at whatever uneasy peace still exists.”   “Too Old to Die Young” (Amazon, 2019) Written and produced by Nicolas Winding Refn and Ed Brubaker Directed by Refn starring Miles Teller, Billy Baldwin, Jena Malone, John Hawkes Too Old to Die Youngfollows "a grieving police officer who, along with the man who shot his partner, finds himself in an underworld filled with working-class hit men, Yakuza soldiers, cartel assassins sent from Mexico, Russian mafia captains and gangs of teen killers."   Warrior (Cinemax, TBA) Created by Jonathan Tropper and Justin Lin Inspired by an idea from Bruce Lee, Warrioris “set at the times of the Tong Wars in the late 1800s in San Francisco” and “follows a martial arts prodigy originating in China who moves to San Francisco and ends up becoming a hatchet man for the most powerful tong in Chinatown.”   “Y” (FX, 2019) Starring Diane Lane, Barry Keoghan, Imogen Poots, Lashana Lynch, Juliana Canfield and Marin Ireland. Based on the DC comic book series Y: The Last Man by Brian K Vaughn and Pia Guerrera, Yis set in “a post-apocalyptic world in which a cataclysmic event has decimated every male mammal save for one lone human. The new world order of women will explore gender, race, class and survival."   “Les Miserables” (PBS, April 14) Starring Dominic West, David Oyelowo, Lily Collins, Olivia Colman, David Bradley. Six-part BBC TV adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic novel which “follows Jean Valjean as he evades capture by the unyielding Inspector Javert. Set against a backdrop of post-Napoleonic France as unrest beings to grip the city of Paris once more.”   “Lovecraft Country” (HBO, 2019) Produced by Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw Productions and exec produced by Misha Green, J. J. Abrams, and Ben Stephenson. Based on the novel of the same name by Matt Ruff, Lovecraft Country follows "Atticus Black as he joins up with his friend Letitia and his Uncle George to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father. This begins a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the terrifying monsters that could be ripped from a Lovecraft paperback."   ‘Catch-22' (Hulu, 2019) Starring Christopher Abbot, Kyle Chandler, George Clooney, Hugh Laurie, produced by Clooney. Catch-22 is described by Hulu as "the story of the incomparable, artful dodger, Yossarian, a US Air Force bombardier in World War II who is furious because thousands of people he has never met are trying to kill him. But his real problem is not the enemy, but rather his own army which keeps increasing the number of missions the men must fly to complete their service. Yet if Yossarian makes any attempt to avoid his military assignments, he'll be in violation of Catch-22, a hilariously sinister bureaucratic rule which specifies that a concern for one's own safety in the face of dangers which are real and immediate is the process of a rational mind; a man is considered insane if he willingly continues to fly dangerous combat missions, but a request to be removed from duty is evidence of sanity and therefore makes him ineligible to be relieved from duty."   ‘Central Park Five' (Netflix, 2019) Created byAva DuVernay Starring Michael K. Williams, Vera Farmiga & John Leguizamo. “Based on a true story that gripped the nation, the four-episode series will chronicle the notorious case of five teenagers of color who were convicted of a rape they did not commit.” Spans from spring of 1989, when each were first questioned about the incident, to 2014 when they were exonerated and a settlement was reached with the city of New York.   Living With Yourself (Netflix, 2019) Created by Timothy Greenberg Starring Paul Rudd who also executive produces Living With Yourself begins when "George Elliot is burned out and facing an impasse in both his personal and professional life. When he undergoes a novel treatment to become a better person, he finds he's been replaced by a new and improved George — revealing that his own worst enemy is himself. Told from multiple perspectives with intersecting storylines, the philosophical comedy asks: Do we really want to be better?"   Four Weddings And A Funeral (Hulu, 2019) Created by Mindy Kaling Starring Jessica Williams Inspired by the 1994 British romantic comedy film, Four Weddings and a Funeral centers on Jess (Williams), the young communications director for a New York senatorial campaign, who receives a wedding invitation from her college schoolmate now living in London. She leaves her professional and personal life behind, in favor of traveling to England and reconnecting with old friends and ends up in the midst of their personal crises. Relationships are forged and broken, political scandals exposed, London social life lampooned, love affairs ignited and doused, and of course there are four weddings… and a funeral.   Untitled Picard Spin-off (CBS All Access) Created by Alex Kurtzman Starring Patrick Stewart The continuing adventures of Captain Jean-Luc Picard, whose life was radically altered due to the destruction of the Romulan home world in the 2009 Star Trek reboot movie.   The Politician (Netflix) Created by Ryan Murphy Starring Ben Platt, Jessica Lange, Gwenyth Paltrow, Zoey Deutch, Lucy Boynton Hour-long comedy with social commentary – the series follows the political aspirations of a wealthy Santa Barbara resident, with each season focusing on a different political race the lead is in.   The Twilight Zone (CBS All Access) Created by Jordan Peele Hosted & Narrated by Peele, Starring Adam Scott, Kumail Nanjiani, John Cho, Allison Tolman, Jacob Tremblay, Jessica Williams   The Act (Hulu, Mar. 20) Created by Michelle Dean and Nick Antosca Starring Patricia Arquette, Joey King, Chloë Sevigny, AnnaSophia Robb True crime anthology series. First season follows "Gypsy Blanchard, a girl trying to escape the toxic relationship she has with her overprotective mother. Her quest for independence opens a Pandora's box of secrets, one that ultimately leads to murder."   City on a Hill (Showtime, 2019) Created by Chuck MacLean, executive produced by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Starring Kevin Bacon, Aldis Hodge Set in the early 1990s Boston, rife with violent criminals emboldened by local law enforcement agencies in which corruption and racism was the norm. In this fictional account, assistant district attorney Decourcy Ward (Hodge) arrives from Brooklyn and forms an unlikely alliance with a corrupt yet venerated FBI veteran, Jackie Rohr (Bacon). Together, they take on a family of armored car robbers from Charlestown in a case that grows to involve, and ultimately subvert, the entire criminal justice system of Boston.   Hanna (Amazon, March 2019) Created by David Farr (who co-wrote the movie) Starring Esme Creed-Miles, Joel Kinnaman, Mireille Enos Based on the 2011 movie starring Saoirse Ronan. Equal parts high-concept thriller and coming-of-age drama, Hannafollows the journey of an extraordinary young girl, Hanna (Creed-Miles), as she evades the relentless pursuit of an off-book CIA agent and tries to unearth the truth behind who she is.   Doom Patrol (DC Universe, Feb 15) Created by Jeremy Carver Starring Brendan Fraser, Alan Tudyk, Timothy Dalton, Diane Guerrero, April Bowlby Set after the events of Titans, the Doom Patrol – consisting of Robotman, Negative Man, Elasti-Woman, and Crazy Jane, and led by Dr. Niles Caulder/The Chief – receives a mission from Cyborg that they cannot ignore and will change their lives.   All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today's show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. 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LIT LIT LIT LIT X took place at Artspeak on February 18, 2018 with readings by Josh Gabert-Doyon, Ingrid Olauson, Emma Sise, and Ben Stephenson. Posters by Lyndsay Pomerantz adorned the walls in response to Olauson’s reading. ~ 00:05:23 - Josh Gabert-Doyon reads about psychics and Vancouver real estate speculation in “Psychic Properties.” His reading is accompanied by a series of photographs he captured which map fortune telling businesses throughout the lower mainland. 00:24:02 - Ingrid Olauson reads from her chapbook “Pragmatics” and an excerpt from her untitled novel in progress. “Pragmatics” was written for Sleepover, a project facilitated by Michael Lachmann and Lyndsay Pomerantz in Berlin in Summer 2017. Posters responding to Olauson’s text by Lyndsay Pomerantz were installed on the gallery walls during the reading. 00:44:19 - Emma Sise reads a Borgesian experiment with no nouns, only verbs, adjectives and adverbial suffixes followed by a series of poems while choosing to stand instead of taking a seat. 01:03:20 - Ben Stephenson reads two things–one short, one long. Firstly, a short fiction/memoir written in the third person called “Four Men” which is part of series recollecting Stephenson’s near-death experiences. Secondly, the opening chapter of his MFA thesis novel, three years in the making.

Host Warren Wandling takes you behind the scenes to get to know a variety of leaders and the keys to their success. Discover how leaders overcome their obstacles in order to achieve success. In this episode, Warren introduces you to Ben Stephenson.  Episode 036 –  Ben Stephenson Ben Stephenson has a rich and diversified background […] The post OB 036 How to Become an Obstacle Buster with Ben Stephenson appeared first on Warren Wandling.

"The Spy Store" produced by Josh Gabert-Doyon, is an investigation into spying and the mysterious Spy Store on the corner of Broadway and Burrard. A spy pen, lonely walking trips, late night delusions, parking headaches, and an undercover mission, this doc features Brit Bachmann, Ben Stephenson, and Liam Dolan. "The Spy Store" originally aired on CIVL, and was produced as part of the CIVL Mini-School, supported by the Community Radio Fund of Canada. Josh Gabert-Doyon works with the radio program Cited (citedpodcast.com) and is @joshgd (https://twitter.com/JoshGD) on twitterMore info and other documentaries from CIVL's Mini School can be found at http://civl.ca/mini-school/

Peter White sits in for Jake Kanter, as this week we go global; we’ve spoken to Soren Sveistrup, the creator of everybody’s favourite Danish crime drama The Killing about his new production company. We also look ahead to Mip TV in Cannes, fly over to New York for Discovery’s glamorous upfronts event and cross the Atlantic with news of BBC drama boss Ben Stephenson’s forthcoming LA adventure. Also on the programme, we'll preview BBC3's big-budget drama Tatau and the return of The Island with Bear Grylls.

The BBC has developed radical proposals to transform its approach to commissioning and production which could have far-reaching implications for the BBC itself and the independent sector. At this Q&A at the IWA's Cardiff Media Summit on December 3rd the media commentator Maggie Brown interviewed Ben Stephenson, Controller of Drama Commissioning, BBC Television, about the proposals and their implications. The Q&A with the audience follows

Question & Answer session with Ben Stephenson, Controller of Drama Commissioning, from the IWA's Cardiff Media Summit on December 3rd chaired by the media commentator Maggie Brown.

Broadcast’s latest Talking TV podcast gets to grips with the Doctor Who 50th anniversary, diversity and Derren Brown. BBC drama controller Ben Stephenson joins host Jake Kanter to discuss the corporation’s iconic time lord, while Broadcast features editor (and resident Who fan) Robin Parker explains how Mark Gatiss’ biopic An Adventure in Space and Time was received. Also in the news section, Lisa Campbell follows up with Citizen Khan creator and star Adil Ray after Broadcast and Screen International’s feisty Diversify conference last week. Elsewhere, Objective Production’s head of magic Anthony Owen pops in to reveal more about illusionist Derren Brown’s latest Channel 4 stunt The Great Art Robbery. He also explains why TV magic is enjoying something of a renaissance. Finally, two new dramas get the preview treatment. Find out what Broadcast makes of BBC1’s Australian daytime acquisition The Doctor Blake Mysteries and BBC2’s Cold War thriller Legacy. Talking TV is available on SoundCloud below and can also be downloaded on iTunes here. The podcast is recorded at Maple Street Studios and the producer is Matt Hill.

With Mark Lawson. Ben Affleck enjoyed a triumphant night at the Baftas, winning both the best director and best film awards for Argo. He talks about how he approached making a film based on a true story of a secret mission to release hostages from Iran. This is 40 is Judd Apatow's new film, billed as the 'sort-of sequel' to his hit Knocked Up. It returns to a couple played by Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann, now facing various mid-life crises. Natalie Haynes reviews. As Jonathan Miller and Barrie Rutter stage a rare revival of Githa Sowerby's Rutherford and Son, opening in Halifax, they discuss why they consider the play to be an overlooked masterpiece. They also reflect on its current relevance, a century after its first performance, as the industrial Rutherford family learn that they are on the brink of financial collapse. Ben Stephenson, the Controller of Drama commissioning for BBC TV, today announces his new season. He talks about his vision for the future, and considers the current state of TV drama on both sides of the Atlantic. Producer Penny Murphy.

A Christmas Carol" is an episode of the British science fiction television series . It is the sixth Doctor Who Christmas Special since the programme's revival in 2005, and was broadcast on 25 December 2010 on both and , making it the first episode to premiere on the same day in both the United Kingdom and United States. It was broadcast on 26 December 2010 on in Australia and on in Canada. The episode features the acting debut of singer , She stars alongside , and . The episode had an initial rating of 10.3 million viewers on BBC One and BBC One HD according to overnight figures, making it the second most watched programme on Christmas Day, just behind . The rating was roughly comparable to the 2009 episode, Part 1, which had 10.0 million watching on BBC One and 0.4 million on BBC HD. A preview of the episode was shown during the annual on 19 November 2010.   The crew of a space liner carrying more than 4000 passengers struggles to maintain the ship's course while traveling through the strange cloud cover of a human-inhabited planet that interferes with their controls. Amy and Rory, aboard the liner for their honeymoon, send a distress call to the Doctor to help. The Doctor is unable to use the TARDIS directly to save the liner, and lands at a house topped by a giant antenna-like spire that seems to control the clouds. The sole resident of the house is bitter, peevish, old Kazran Sardick. The wealthiest and most powerful man on the planet, his father had built the spire. The Doctor tries to convince Kazran to turn off the cloud controls — isomorphically locked to him — but he mockingly refuses. Kazran, like his late father, considers the rest of the population of the planet little more than cattle, and cares not for the lives aboard the liner either. This becomes apparent to the Doctor when Kazran refuses to release a young woman, Abigail, from cryonic storage to her family for even a Christmas day. Recognizing that Kazran's father has had a significant effect on Kazran's life, the Doctor devises a scheme inspired by Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, the idea being to influence Kazran in his past and present to become more compassionate to the lives aboard the liner. The Doctor visits a young Kazran shortly after his father had struck him for trying to experiment with a unique phenomenon of the planet: the ability of all manner of fish to "swim" in the foggy air. The Doctor discovers the ice in the clouds contain a weak electrical charge; this is what allows the fish to swim, but is also what is disrupting the space liner. The "boys" experiment with the fish anyway, until a shark attacks them and swallows the Doctor's sonic screwdriver. The Doctor recovers half, but inadvertently harms the shark in the process; it cannot return to swim in the clouds. The Doctor concludes that some sort of life support container could transport the shark safely to the clouds. Young Kazran shows the Doctor a system of cryonic chambers beneath the spire, where Kazran's father stores as "security" family members of people to whom he has lent money. Kazran directs the Doctor to Abigail's chamber; Kazran knows she had been fascinated by the fish before she was put into storage. They release her, and she sings to the shark, resonating with the ice crystals, and calming it. The three then successfully return the shark to the clouds. Before putting Abigail back into her chamber, Kazran promises that he and the Doctor will return every Christmas Eve to celebrate it with Abigail. The Doctor keeps this promise, travelling forward every year to reunite Kazran and Abigail, taking them across time and space, and watching them develop a romance as he grows to a young adult and is introduced to her family. However, after several Christmas Eves, Abigail reveals a secret to Kazran, leading him to decide to end the tradition and leave her in cryonic storage indefinitely. The Doctor gives the broken half of the sonic screwdriver to Kazran to use when he needs it. Meanwhile, in the present, older Kazran enjoys his many new memories, but, heartbroken at Abigail's fate, still refuses to disable the spire. From the liner, Amy appears to present-time Kazran as a hologram. She shows Kazran the crew of the doomed liner, singing Christmas carols, using the musical vibrations to partially stabilise the ship within the cloud system, just as Abigail calmed the shark, but still leaving the ship doomed to crash. Kazran waves away the holograms, continuing to refuse to release the controls. When the Doctor appears and tries to show Kazran his future, Kazran reveals Abigail's secret, that she was dying before she was frozen and will live only one more day outside of the chamber. Fully admitting that he will die alone, he values the one day left he has with Abigail over the thousands on the liner or the population of the planet. Unbeknownst to Kazran, the Doctor has brought young Kazran into the present to show the boy his future; he is shocked by his elder self's revelation. This change is reflected in the newly compassionate older Kazran, and he agrees to release the spire controls. They find, however, that the Doctor's interference has changed Kazran's past too much; Kazran's father, seeing his boy too kind to others, never programmed the spire's controls to recognise Kazran. The Doctor concocts a new plan: by unfreezing Abigail and having her sing through the broken half of the sonic screwdriver amplified by the spire, the other half, still inside the shark, would be able to resonate the ice crystals, disrupting the cloud field, and allowing the liner to safely land. Kazran is aware that Abigail will die after one day, but he releases her anyway; she comforts him, reminding him they have had many Christmas Eves together and it is time for Christmas Day to come. The Doctor's plan is successful, and as the ship safely lands on the planet, the breakup of the clouds releases snow across the city. As the Doctor takes young Kazran back to his past and reunites with Amy and Rory, the old Kazran and Abigail celebrate a shark-drawn carriage ride together. [] Continuity Several nods to earlier outfits in the series appear in A Christmas Carol. Amy Pond wears her policewoman's outfit from "", while Rory wears a centurion's outfit as seen in "". In one of the many Christmas Eves the Doctor and Kazran spend with Abigail, they present themselves to her in matching long, stripy scarves. The 's trademark accessory was long, striped scarves. The two also appear in fezes, an item of clothing the Doctor became fond of in "". The Doctor initially scoffs at the idea of "isomorphic controls" – controls that will operate only for a specific person or limited set of people. In the classic series the Doctor states to that the TARDIS controls are isomorphic, although many other characters are seen operating them. In "", the had a laser screwdriver with isomorphic controls. During one of his trips with Kazran and Abigail, the Doctor introduces them to and inadvertently ends up marrying , though he later attempts to claim that the ceremony did not take place in a legitimate chapel. The Doctor has hinted at marriage before during "", suggesting his wife was , which was also reported upon by Liz 10 in "". [] Production [] Writing According to Ben Stephenson, Controller of BBC Drama Commissioning, the episode is a "clever twist on the much loved ". Matt Smith added "It's as Christmasy as it comes in 'Doctor Who' land. It's loosely based on a 'Christmas Carol' with a time travelling twist. Steven has managed to reinvent it. I think those two things marry quite well together — 'Doctor Who' and Christmas." Steven Moffat, writer for this episode said "It's all your favourite Christmas movies at once, in an hour, with monsters. And the Doctor. And a honeymoon." A took place in on Thursday, 8 July and production started on 12 July 2010 and lasted into August 2010. [] Cast notes is included in the opening credits in this episode, for the first time since he joined Doctor Who. [] Broadcast and reception A Christmas Carol was tied with as the second most-watched program on Christmas Day in the United Kingdom, following , and with a average viewership of 10.3 million peaking at 10.7 million. [] International broadcast A Christmas Carol is the first episode of Doctor Who that was broadcast the same day in the United Kingdom and in North America through . Previous episodes from the revitalized series would have from a week to months-delay between the BBC and the BBC America or airing. Richard de Croce, Vice-President of Programming at BBC America, stated that they will try to continue the same-day airing on both stations with future episodes of Series 6. In the United States, 727,000 viewers watched A Christmas Carol, an 8% increase on the previous holiday special, .

The BBC today announced that Matt Smith has been cast in the role of the Doctor in the iconic BBC series Doctor Who. Smith will be the eleventh Time Lord and will take over from David Tennant who leaves the show at the end of 2009. He will be seen in the forthcoming fifth series that will be broadcast in 2010. The fifth series will also have a new lead writer and Executive Producer in the form of the BAFTA award winning writer Steven Moffat who is taking over from Russell T Davies. Moffat will be joined by Piers Wenger who will be the new Executive Producer for BBC Wales making the show. Following David Tennant's decision to step down at the end of 2009, the team behind the new series set about casting the new Doctor so that new adventures could be created and scripts written with Matt in mind. The identity of the new Doctor was revealed on a special edition of Doctor Who Confidential that was broadcast on BBC One on January 3rd at 17.35hrs. In it Smith revealed his initial reaction at taking on such a legendary role and his thoughts on what direction the Doctor might now be going with him playing the part. Matt Smith said of his new role "I'm just so excited about the journey that is in front of me. It's a wonderful privilege and challenge that I hope I will thrive on. I feel proud and honoured to have been given this opportunity to join a team of people that has worked so tirelessly to make the show so thrilling. "David Tennant has made the role his own, brilliantly with grace, talent and persistent dedication. I hope to learn from the standards set by him. The challenge for me is to do justice to the show's illustrious past, my predecessors and most importantly to those who watch it. I really cannot wait." Lead writer and Executive Producer Steven Moffat said "The Doctor is a very special part, and it takes a very special actor to play him. You need to be old and young at the same time, a boffin and an action hero, a cheeky schoolboy and the wise old man of the universe. As soon as Matt walked through the door and blew us away with a bold and brand new take on the Time Lord, we knew we had our man. 2010 is a long time away but rest assured the Eleventh Doctor is coming - and the universe has never been so safe." Piers Wenger, Head Of Drama, BBC Wales added "With two hearts, a ferocious mind and over 900 years of experience behind him, it's not every 26 year old actor who can take on a role like the Doctor but within moments of meeting Matt he showed the skill and imagination needed to create a Doctor all of his own. It's just the beginning of the journey for Matt but with Steven Moffat's scripts and the expertise of the production team in Cardiff behind him, there is no one more perfect than him to be taking the TARDIS to exciting new futures when the series returns in 2010." Ben Stephenson, Controller BBC Drama added "I am delighted to see Matt take on this iconic role. It will see him continuing his relationship with the BBC following his performances in Ruby In The Smoke and Party Animals, and his upcoming role in Moses Jones. The combination of Matt, Steven and Piers will, I know, take Doctor Who onto new and even dizzier heights." Jay Hunt, Controller. BBC ONE said "Matt Smith will be a mesmerising eleventh Time Lord, true to the spirit of the show. He is a worthy successor to David Tennant who has been utterly remarkable in the role and promises to continue to be in next year's four special episodes."  Matt Smith Matt Smith, 26, grew up with his family including one sister in Northampton. He was head boy at Northampton School For Boys where he excelled at sports, music and drama. Initially, Matt wanted to be a professional footballer and played for Northampton Town Under 11 and 12s, Nottingham Forest Under 12,13,14s and Leicester City Under 15 and 16s before a back injury forced him out of the game. Following his injury, and with the encouragement of one of his teachers, Jerry Hardingham, Matt decided to join the National Youth Theatre. It was during this time that Matt first gained attention at the Royal Court Theatre when he was cast in the play Fresh Kills, directed by Wilson Milam, whilst still at the University Of East Anglia where he was studying Drama and Creative Writing. Already a stalwart of the National Youth Theatre, his performance at the Court led to a variety of theatrical experiences at the National Theatre: in the award winning History Boys (directed by Nick Hytner), On The Shore Of The Wide World (directed by Sarah Frankcom) and also in the acclaimed trio of plays Burn / Citizenship / Chatroom (directed by Anna Mackmin). These roles led to Matt's first outings on the small screen, alongside Billie Piper in Phillip Pullman's period detective stories, The Ruby in the Smoke and The Shadow in the North, where he played Jim, right hand man to Billie's detective heroine Sally Lockhart. These pieces were followed by the lead role of Danny in the BBC Two series Party Animals, the brilliantly observed drama set in the world of young politicians. In a dazzling return to the Royal Court in 2007, Matt played Henry in Polly Stenham's award winning first play That Face, opposite Lindsay Duncan. His performance gained Matt an Evening Standard Best Newcomer nomination and a year later the play had a second life in the West End at the Duke of York's Theatre. In between the two runs, Matt played Guy opposite Christian Slater's Buddy in Swimming With Sharks, Mike Leslie's searing West End adaptation of the 1994 Hollywood film. In this time he also played a lead role in the BAFTA winning BBC One series, The Street, opposite Gina McKee and Lorraine Ashbourne. Matt has recently completed work on Moses Jones for BBC Two, directed by Michael Offer, in which he plays the lead role of Dan Twentyman, alongside Shaun Parkes in the title role.