Podcast appearances and mentions of Ben Townsend

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:A novel new internet system could have the potential to revolutionize internet access in rural Alaska. The Legislative session is over. And Delta Junction's Ukrainian immigrants hope for a legal means to remain in the United States.Photo: A row of white, bulbous receivers at Pacific Dataport's Nome Gateway near the Port of Nome. (Ben Townsend)

Scott Townsend welcomes back familiar guest Ben Townsend for a deep dive into why "a well-defined problem is half the solution" and how this principle applies across business and personal scenarios.• Understanding customer needs beyond their stated requirements is essential for effective problem-solving• In software development, where engineers cost $130-$250/hour, misunderstanding problems leads to wasted time and resources• The "tree swing" example demonstrates how communication breakdowns between customers and solution providers create ineffective outcomes• Problem definition requires asking deeper questions about what customers are truly trying to accomplish• The mountain peak analogy: solving initial problems reveals new challenges that weren't previously visible• Abraham Lincoln's wisdom about spending four hours sharpening an axe before chopping illustrates the value of preparation• Detective work in solving problems resembles murder mysteries - requiring close observation and questioning assumptions• Real-world application example of planning a home water softening system by understanding the complete problem firstEmail scott@scotttownsendinfo.com to share your experiences with defining problems before jumping to solutions.Support the show► Subscribe to The Scott Townsend Show YouTube channel --- https://bit.ly/3iV8sOTThe Scott Townsend Show Merchandise https://teespring.com/stores/tsts-2Resources and Links--------------------------------------------My contact info:LinkedIn https://bit.ly/2ZZ4qweTwitter https://bit.ly/3enLDQaFacebook https://bit.ly/2Od4ItOInstagram https://bit.ly/2ClncWlSend me a text: 918-397-0327Executive Producer: Ben TownsendCreative Consultant: Matthew Blue TownsendShot with a 1080P Webcam with Microphone, https://amzn.to/32gfgAuSamson Technologies Q2U USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone Recording and Podcasting Pack https://amzn.to/3TIbACeVoice Actor: Britney McCulloughLogo by Angie Jordan https://blog.angiejordan.com/contact/Theme Song by Androzguitar https://www.fiverr.com/inbox/androzguitar

Career setbacks happen to everyone, but how you respond to them determines your professional trajectory and future opportunities. • The "tube top" comment highlights the importance of getting honest feedback after a rejection• One word in an interview (describing a workplace as "hostile") can sink your chances if the interviewer takes issue with it• Remember interviews are two-way conversations - you're also deciding if you want to work there• Always be kind to gatekeepers (receptionists, assistants) as they can significantly influence hiring decisions• Give yourself limited time (maybe 30 minutes) to feel disappointed, then refocus on moving forward• The rearview mirror is small and the windshield is large for a reason - look ahead more than behind• Building internal networks before positions open strengthens your candidacy when opportunities arise• "Emotional resonance" with colleagues often matters more than qualifications when candidates are similar• Congratulate the person who got the job you wanted - it shows maturity and teamwork• Repeated rejections may indicate blind spots you can't see - seek honest feedback from trusted leaders• Everyone successful has faced rejection - persistence and continuous improvement lead to eventual successThank you for listening! If you found this helpful, please share it with someone who could benefit, leave a review, and subscribe to the Scott Townsend Show on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform.Support the show► Subscribe to The Scott Townsend Show YouTube channel --- https://bit.ly/3iV8sOTThe Scott Townsend Show Merchandise https://teespring.com/stores/tsts-2Resources and Links--------------------------------------------My contact info:LinkedIn https://bit.ly/2ZZ4qweTwitter https://bit.ly/3enLDQaFacebook https://bit.ly/2Od4ItOInstagram https://bit.ly/2ClncWlSend me a text: 918-397-0327Executive Producer: Ben TownsendCreative Consultant: Matthew Blue TownsendShot with a 1080P Webcam with Microphone, https://amzn.to/32gfgAuSamson Technologies Q2U USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone Recording and Podcasting Pack https://amzn.to/3TIbACeVoice Actor: Britney McCulloughLogo by Angie Jordan https://blog.angiejordan.com/contact/Theme Song by Androzguitar https://www.fiverr.com/inbox/androzguitar

Understanding how to navigate rejection in your career is vital for long-term success and personal growth. Emphasizing resilience, this episode explores effective strategies for responding to disappointment and staying prepared for future opportunities.• Discusses initial feelings of disappointment after not being promoted • Highlights the importance of preparing emotionally for rejection • Shares insights on expressing gratitude and seeking feedback after interviews • Stresses the need to align personal goals with the company's mission • Explores personal anecdote demonstrating persistence in the face of rejection • Encourages ongoing engagement and communication with potential employers Support the show► Subscribe to The Scott Townsend Show YouTube channel --- https://bit.ly/3iV8sOTThe Scott Townsend Show Merchandise https://teespring.com/stores/tsts-2Resources and Links--------------------------------------------My contact info:LinkedIn https://bit.ly/2ZZ4qweTwitter https://bit.ly/3enLDQaFacebook https://bit.ly/2Od4ItOInstagram https://bit.ly/2ClncWlSend me a text: 918-397-0327Executive Producer: Ben TownsendCreative Consultant: Matthew Blue TownsendShot with a 1080P Webcam with Microphone, https://amzn.to/32gfgAuSamson Technologies Q2U USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone Recording and Podcasting Pack https://amzn.to/3TIbACeVoice Actor: Britney McCulloughLogo by Angie Jordan https://blog.angiejordan.com/contact/Theme Song by Androzguitar https://www.fiverr.com/inbox/androzguitar

Video that Ben mentioned  https://x.com/WarPath2pt0/status/1887864859515121904In today's rapidly shifting workplace, how do you navigate career advancement while balancing merit-based promotions with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives? In this episode of The Scott Townsend Show, I sit down with Executive Producer Ben Townsend to unpack the evolving dynamics of promotions, hiring decisions, and the broader corporate landscape.With 40 years of business experience, I've seen firsthand how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards are reshaping corporate priorities. But what does that mean for your career trajectory? We discuss how investment firms and executive evaluations are adapting to these changes and the real impact they have on leadership pipelines.We also dive into high-stakes industries like engineering, surgery, and aviation—fields where skill and precision are non-negotiable. Can prioritizing diversity over meritocracy have unintended consequences? We take a hard look at cases like Boeing's struggles, the growing concerns around competence in critical roles, and how government policies are responding to these challenges.Join us for an honest, thought-provoking conversation on how companies can balance inclusion with excellence—because in the end, both matter.If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please send an email to scott@scotttownsend.info.Video that Ben mentioned  https://x.com/WarPath2pt0/status/1887864859515121904Support the show► Subscribe to The Scott Townsend Show YouTube channel --- https://bit.ly/3iV8sOTThe Scott Townsend Show Merchandise https://teespring.com/stores/tsts-2Resources and Links--------------------------------------------My contact info:LinkedIn https://bit.ly/2ZZ4qweTwitter https://bit.ly/3enLDQaFacebook https://bit.ly/2Od4ItOInstagram https://bit.ly/2ClncWlSend me a text: 918-397-0327Executive Producer: Ben TownsendCreative Consultant: Matthew Blue TownsendShot with a 1080P Webcam with Microphone, https://amzn.to/32gfgAuSamson Technologies Q2U USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone Recording and Podcasting Pack https://amzn.to/3TIbACeVoice Actor: Britney McCulloughLogo by Angie Jordan https://blog.angiejordan.com/contact/Theme Song by Androzguitar https://www.fiverr.com/inbox/androzguitar

This episode emphasizes the transformational power of intentional outreach and empathy in supporting those facing difficult times. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, we explore ways to foster meaningful connections while dismantling the stigma against asking for help.• The impact of consistent check-ins on emotional well-being• Empathy as a driving force in providing support• Social isolation during illness and the need for connection• The significance of effective communication and support tools like CaringBridge• Navigating the challenges of giving advice versus being present• The stigma associated with asking for help and vulnerability• Practical methods for showing support in everyday life• The importance of active listening in difficult conversations• Introducing the concept of the 8-minute call for reaching outSimon Sinek's video about the 8-minute call to help a friend https://youtu.be/1IC531FU7wY?si=zuakSF1mXdhPngCyA Friend Calls a Friend in Need Every Day At A Certain Time For Months https://www.youtube.com/shorts/q7VdoKPoS2cShare your thoughts and reach out! How do you show support to those around you?  Email scott@scotttownsend.infoSupport the show► Subscribe to The Scott Townsend Show YouTube channel --- https://bit.ly/3iV8sOTThe Scott Townsend Show Merchandise https://teespring.com/stores/tsts-2Resources and Links--------------------------------------------My contact info:LinkedIn https://bit.ly/2ZZ4qweTwitter https://bit.ly/3enLDQaFacebook https://bit.ly/2Od4ItOInstagram https://bit.ly/2ClncWlSend me a text: 918-397-0327Executive Producer: Ben TownsendCreative Consultant: Matthew Blue TownsendShot with a 1080P Webcam with Microphone, https://amzn.to/32gfgAuSamson Technologies Q2U USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone Recording and Podcasting Pack https://amzn.to/3TIbACeVoice Actor: Britney McCulloughLogo by Angie Jordan https://blog.angiejordan.com/contact/Theme Song by Androzguitar https://www.fiverr.com/inbox/androzguitar

  Pat hosts Alex and Ben Townsend, their midwife, Jackie Griggs, and doula, Debbie Hull to share the story of when they discovered their little darling was breech and the decisions they made for their birth, including the lovely surprise … Continue reading →

In this newscast: U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski occupies a rare place among her 99 colleagues. She doesn't necessarily stick to what party leaders would want her to do and her propensity to cross the aisle could stand between Trump and his agenda. Alaska Public Media Washington Correspondent Liz Ruskin reports on Murkowski's spot in the dynamics of the Senate as it switches to Republican control; Just in the last five years the State of Alaska has declared nearly three dozen weather or climate related disasters-  nearly double the five years before. As Alaskans grapple with a rapidly changing climate, what changes can we expect to the environment? As KNOM's Ben Townsend shares, a new report attempts to answer that question; Tribal members from the Wrangell Cooperative Association were introduced on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building this week for the Christmas Tree lighting. They blessed the tree and the people at the ceremony with traditional songs.

What happens when communication channels falter in the face of global tensions reminiscent of the Civil War era? Join Scott Townsend and executive producer Ben Townsend as they unpack the critical role of communication during these turbulent times. Discover how to navigate the maze of biased media to seek out objective truths amid international conflicts involving China, Taiwan, Russia, and Ukraine. This episode promises to offer insights into the essence of journalism today, highlighting the struggle to discern factual reporting amidst the noise of sensationalism and various agendas, especially in an election year.In the second half of our conversation, Ben shares his personal journey into the empowering world of ham radio. Motivated by the need to communicate without conventional infrastructure, he explores the basics of ham radio, from regional interactions to essential gear like Yaesu HF and VHF radios. Learn why ham radio is an indispensable tool in emergencies and a means to stay connected across distances. Ben invites aspiring operators to start their journey by obtaining a technician license, using resources like hamstudy.org to prepare. Tune in to see how ham radio offers a reliable communication alternative when traditional methods fail.Support the show► Subscribe to The Scott Townsend Show YouTube channel --- https://bit.ly/3iV8sOTThe Scott Townsend Show Merchandise https://teespring.com/stores/tsts-2Resources and Links--------------------------------------------My contact info:LinkedIn https://bit.ly/2ZZ4qweTwitter https://bit.ly/3enLDQaFacebook https://bit.ly/2Od4ItOInstagram https://bit.ly/2ClncWlSend me a text: 918-397-0327Executive Producer: Ben TownsendCreative Consultant: Matthew Blue TownsendShot with a 1080P Webcam with Microphone, https://amzn.to/32gfgAuSamson Technologies Q2U USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone Recording and Podcasting Pack https://amzn.to/3TIbACeVoice Actor: Britney McCulloughLogo by Angie Jordan https://blog.angiejordan.com/contact/Theme Song by Androzguitar https://www.fiverr.com/inbox/androzguitar

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Canadian mining company Panther Minerals is set to drill for deposits known to contain uranium on the Seward Peninsula. Another landslide in Ketchikan strands some residents. And Nome residents question the merit of designating Nome as a Strategic Seaport. Photo: The village of Elim, 30 miles from the site where uranium deposits are thought to be. Ben Townsend photo.

Welcome to episode 49 of The Premier League Cricket Show, the ultimate cricket destination for dynamic discussions, exclusive guests, and unmatched insights from around the peak of the club cricket pyramid where we will follow not only the 32 ECB Premier Leagues but also all the NCCA (National Counties, formerly Minor Counties) action. It's Match Week 18 in the ECB Premier Leagues for Ian Livo & Hugh Newsome to talk about with guest Ben Townsend of Esher CC in the Surrey Championship, and round up the weeks Premier League cricket Thanks for listening and if you enjoy the show, why not show us some love and leave us a 5-star review on your favourite podcast platform as it helps other potential listeners to find us when they are searching for cricketing podcasts.  And don't forget to follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram on both to join the conversation, share your thoughts, and connect with us & fellow premier league cricket fans. Twitter: @TPLCricketShow Instagram: @TPLCricketShow Email: TPLCricketShow@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's installment of the program we'll feature some of my favorite music and musicians from the Mountain State. We'll open with Hazel Dickens' “West Virginia, My Home,” performed by Hazel and Alice Gerrard. Our theme music, “Roaring River, is from Ben Townsend, a wonderful banjo and fiddle player. We'll follow that with lots of other musicians and tunes connected to West Virginia … this week on The Sing Out! Radio Magazine. Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian FolkwaysBen Townsend and Friends / “Roaring River” / Deep End Sessions Vol. III / Deep End SessionsHazel Dickens & Alice Gerrard / “West Virginia My Home” / Hazel Dickens and Alice Gerrard / RounderThe Sky Island Stringband / “Cranberry Rock” / Adventures in Old Cranberry / BemlarCosta & Campbell / “Sweet Bunch of Daisies-Rise When the Rooster Crows” / with Amazing Jim Lloyd / EastwoodDaniel Koulack & Karrnel Sawitsky / “Groundhog” / Songs from the South-Tunes from the North / Self-producedJohn Lilly / “Whodunit” / Last Chance to Dance / Self-producedOscar Wright / “Elkhorn Ridge” / Fifty Years of County Records / CountyLong Point String Band / “Piney Woods” / Piney Woods / Self-producedJesse Milnes & Emily Miller / “Fun's All Over” / Deep End Sessions Vol. II / Deep End SessionsBen Townsend and Friends / “The Gooson Quadrille” / Deep End Sessions Vol. III / Deep End SessionsTim O'Brien / “Get Out There and Dance” / Chameleon / Howdy Skies-ProperBilly Edd Wheeler / “Coal Tatoo” / Ode to the Little Brown Shack Out Back / KappKathy Mattea / “A Far Cry” / Calling Me Home / Sugar HillTodd Burge / “Time to Waste Time” / Imitation Life / Bunj JamGandydancer / “Boozefighters” / The Appalachians / DualtoneDan Cunningham / “Deep River Blues” / Simple Gifts / PickndawgPete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways

Help support The Scott Townsend Show via Patreon www.patreon.com/thescotttownsendshowIn this episode, I visit with Ben Townsend and analyze Jeff Hayden's (Inc Magazine) article, "Why Your Most Valuable Employee Is Often the 'Invisible' Employee. Chapter MarkersHave you ever known of an invisible employee?  4:08The most valuable employee could be the one who is invisible.  5:39You have some people who never progressed beyond junior high school 10:22The quietest person in the room has the most power  11:38People who dominate a meeting  14:10To read the article, click here https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/why-your-most-valuable-employee-is-often-invisible-employee.html► Subscribe to my Youtube channel --- https://bit.ly/3iV8sOTYou can look for these episodes every week, so please hit SUBSCRIBE to stay in the loop for each new show!The Scott Townsend Show Merchandise https://teespring.com/stores/tsts-2Resources and Links--------------------------------------------My contact info:LinkedIn https://bit.ly/2ZZ4qweTwitter  https://bit.ly/3enLDQaFacebook   https://bit.ly/2Od4ItOInstagram  https://bit.ly/2ClncWlSend me a text: 918-397-0327Transcribe your podcasts and videos with Otterhttps://otter.ai/referrals/ICNJ76HUExecutive Producer:  Ben TownsendCreative Consultant:  Matthew Blue TownsendAs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Shot with a 1080P Webcam with Microphone, WebCam USB Camera, Computer HD Streaming Webcam for PC Desktop & Laptop w/Mic, Wide Angle Lens & Large Sensor for Superior Low Light-wb-4 https://amzn.to/3hiKxfCMicrophone by Samson  https://amzn.to/3UqAp2TFollow The Scott Townsend Show podcast onSpotify  https://spoti.fi/3eDwLgGiTunes  https://apple.co/3jAwCyuStitcher  https://bit.ly/3gYaDiOTuneIn  https://bit.ly/2OzlH9VVoice Actor:  Britney McCulloughLogo by Angie Jordan  https://blog.angiejordan.com/contact/Theme Song by Androzguitar https://www.fiverr.com/inbox/androzguitar

Sponsored by:Pops Daylight Donuts - https://bit.ly/3x6DvOxIn this episode, I visit with Ben Townsend, Executive Producer of The Scott Townsend Show and information/data analytics professional, about how to make meetings shorter.  Not only is an agenda important for keeping meetings on track, but sticking to the agenda, starting on time, ending on time, ending before the scheduled ending to a meeting, introducing the parking lot, not starting on the hour, and showing up prepared are all things we can do to make our meetings more productive and not take as long.Send me an email at scott@scotttownsend.info if you would like to leave a comment, have a question, etc.  And as always, feel free to leave a comment in the Comments section.► Subscribe to my Youtube channel --- https://bit.ly/3iV8sOTYou can look for these episodes every week, so please hit SUBSCRIBE to stay in the loop for each new show!The Scott Townsend Show Merchandise https://teespring.com/stores/tsts-2I get a cut of the merchandise sold.I ♥ my podcast host @Buzzsprout. This link will get us both a $20 Amazon gift card if you upgrade! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1087190 #You can join me over at Goodreads to find out what I've read, what I'm reading, and what I want to read in 2021http://bit.ly/2PYSIjRResources and Links--------------------------------------------My contact info:LinkedIn https://bit.ly/2ZZ4qweTwitter  https://bit.ly/3enLDQaFacebook   https://bit.ly/2Od4ItOInstagram  https://bit.ly/2ClncWlSend me a text: 918-397-0327Transcribe your podcasts and videos with Otterhttps://otter.ai/referrals/ICNJ76HUExecutive Producer:  Ben TownsendCreative Consultant:  Matthew Blue TownsendShot with a 1080P Webcam with Microphone, WebCam USB Camera, Computer HD Streaming Webcam for PC Desktop & Laptop w/Mic, Wide Angle Lens & Large Sensor for Superior Low Light-wb-4 https://amzn.to/32gfgAuSamson Q2U Microphonehttps://amzn.to/3q3FbHRFollow The Scott Townsend Show podcast onSpotify  https://spoti.fi/3eDwLgGiTunes  https://apple.co/3jAwCyuStitcher  https://bit.ly/3gYaDiOTuneIn  https://bit.ly/2OzlH9VGoogle Podcasts  https://bit.ly/3Gva916Amazon Music  https://amzn.to/3nHavJxiHeart Radio  https://ihr.fm/3Epy3t1Pandora  https://bit.ly/3vT9L7LPodcast Addict  https://bit.ly/3mnBF

Sponsored by:Pops Daylight Donuts - https://bit.ly/3x6DvOxIn this episode, I visit with Ben Townsend, Executive Producer of The Scott Townsend Show and information/data analytics professional, about why he thinks agendas improve your meeting performance.  Send me an email at scott@scotttownsend.info if you would like to leave a comment, have a question, etc.  And as always, feel free to leave a comment in the Comments section.► Subscribe to my Youtube channel --- https://bit.ly/3iV8sOTYou can look for these episodes every week, so please hit SUBSCRIBE to stay in the loop for each new show!The Scott Townsend Show Merchandise https://teespring.com/stores/tsts-2I get a cut of the merchandise sold.I ♥ my podcast host @Buzzsprout. This link will get us both a $20 Amazon gift card if you upgrade! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1087190 #You can join me over at Goodreads to find out what I've read, what I'm reading, and what I want to read in 2021http://bit.ly/2PYSIjRResources and Links--------------------------------------------My contact info:LinkedIn https://bit.ly/2ZZ4qweTwitter  https://bit.ly/3enLDQaFacebook   https://bit.ly/2Od4ItOInstagram  https://bit.ly/2ClncWlSend me a text: 918-397-0327Transcribe your podcasts and videos with Otterhttps://otter.ai/referrals/ICNJ76HUExecutive Producer:  Ben TownsendCreative Consultant:  Matthew Blue TownsendShot with a 1080P Webcam with Microphone, WebCam USB Camera, Computer HD Streaming Webcam for PC Desktop & Laptop w/Mic, Wide Angle Lens & Large Sensor for Superior Low Light-wb-4 https://amzn.to/32gfgAuSamson Q2U Microphonehttps://amzn.to/3q3FbHRFollow The Scott Townsend Show podcast onSpotify  https://spoti.fi/3eDwLgGiTunes  https://apple.co/3jAwCyuStitcher  https://bit.ly/3gYaDiOTuneIn  https://bit.ly/2OzlH9VGoogle Podcasts  https://bit.ly/3Gva916Amazon Music  https://amzn.to/3nHavJxiHeart Radio  https://ihr.fm/3Epy3t1Pandora  https://bit.ly/3vT9L7LPodcast Addict  https://bit.ly/3mnBF

It's the WP Minute! This episode is brought to you by FooGallery, check out their latest WooCommerce integration to start selling images right through WooCommerce, head on over to Foo.Gallery for more information! You know the drill, everything I mention here will be linked up in the newsletter and the blog post. Check out thewpminute.com for the links. News It was a blast keeping up with the breaking news last week and things are still shaking. Alex Denning writes an interesting post about Awesome Motive's marketing machine powering millions of dollars in revenue. He explores how it all works as separate products in a decentralized network. Go check out his take on Awesome Motive's value of products under one umbrella. The Matt Report also has a great interview with Syed Balkhi, to recap his point of view on the acquisition of Sandhills development. All the acquisitions… It was announced that WPLandingKit is joining Themeisle. WPLandingKit is a popular plugin that lets you map domain names to individual WordPress pages within your site. Themeisle will look to incorporate this plugin with their Neve and Otter products to provide a solution for managing landing pages for WordPress. Keep your eyes peeled for new offers coming from them. Keanan Koppenhaver announced on Twitter that he acquired @WP_Pusher and @thisisbranch. In his blog, he talks about why this acquisition is so thrilling to him. WP Pusher is solid, supporting a multitude of workflows. It allows one to deploy to every WordPress host in existence. Keenan states: As a fellow developer, I'm overjoyed at the idea of helping WordPress developers deploy their code more easily, no matter where they're hosted and without having to resort to FTP. All this acquisition talk seems to be causing angst (or not) in the WordPress Community. Mark Zahra covers a lot of what WordPress Entrepreneurs may be feeling in his recent blog post about there being a future for small WordPress businesses. WordPress feels like it is fragmented and it is a good time for larger companies to be buying the smaller ones. Can anyone continue to compete in this situation? Then we get Chris Wiegman's view about what keeps people working in WordPress. It often isn't for the technical power of the product but the communities that keep us connected. Check out his article on the four communities of WordPress and how that ties small business owners together. IF you want to get out there in the WordPress scene you may want the world to know about it. WPMainline has a recent blog post about how the small fry can get the exposure they need by using the website WPHunts. This site, an idea of Ben Townsend, is in the early stages and it will be interesting to see the discussion and support from the community as it gains traction. Events It looks like October is shaping up to be a busy month.

On this week's episode of BGCP Disassembled, we discuss the fascinating trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home and talk about the properties that we feel need a new adaption. Dan returns to host and he is joined by Chris, Dave Cranna and Ben Townsend from the Universally Speaking podcast. Links: BGCP Website - https://www.bigglasgowcomicpage.com/ Dave Cranna's kickstarter for Glass City Volume 2 - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/glasscitymanyfaces/glasscity-volume-two Universally Speaking: The Red Hot Chili Peppers Podcast - https://www.bentownsendmusic.net/rhcp-podcastGamescom 2021 coverage - https://www.bigglasgowcomicpage.com/gamescom-2021/ BGCP Creator Interview With Gordon Rennie - https://www.bigglasgowcomicpage.com/creator-interview-gordon-rennie/ BGCP Creator Interview With Chris Evenhuis - https://www.bigglasgowcomicpage.com/chris-evenhuis/ BGCP: One Shot (Zack Snyder's Justice League) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSvVzztGU0M BGCP Fan Casting - MCU X-Men - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWNq3obTvRc Join us on Discord, Twitter, Instagram, etc – https://linktr.ee/BGCPComicCon Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6YaKse9 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh-vG6Q93Fcehw_E7DeSq3A Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast

If you live on the south coast of the UK and are a fan of live music, you have almost definitely heard of Davey Jones' Locker, the incredibly fun and talented band from Southampton. Founder member and bassist Davey joins Karl and Aidan in the lodge to talk about the philosophy of cover bands, how the band started and his own story as a bassist. Inevitably, with three bass players of a certain age in the same room at the same time, the conversation moves onto the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Aidan treats Karl and Davey to a quiz that he described as ‘quite easy'. (Spoiler: it wasn't). The quiz even includes two questions from Ben Townsend of Universally Speaking, the Red Hot Chili Peppers podcast!Find Davey at:www.facebook.com/DaveyJonesLockerBandwww.facebook.com/beardukCheck out Universally Speaking, the Red Hot Chili Peppers Podcast at:www.bentownsendmusic.net/rhcp-podcast

Brothers Sam and Ben Townsend from Universally Speaking podcast return to Flixwatcher remotely to review Sam’s choice Donnie Brasco. Donnie Brasco is a 1997 true crime drama based on the book Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia by Joseph D. Pistone, and Richard Woodley and directed by Mike Newell. It stars Johnny Depp as Joseph D. Pistone, an undercover FBI agent, and Al Pacino as Lefty (“Horsecock”) Ruggiero the Mafia hitman he befriends to infiltrate the Bonanno crime family in the 1970s. According to Pistone, this film adaptation is 85% true to life, which bits though he never revealed. Donnie Brasco was received pretty well on release, however, given the legacy of Goodfellas and The Sopranos it feels pretty pedestrian and unremarkable watched in 2020. It certainly doesn’t sell the glamorous Mafia lifestyle as Goodfellas does. Scores  [supsystic-tables id=202] First-time watcher Kobi wasn’t entirely convinced and it is reflected in the scoring and not even dropping the f-bomb 185 times can make Donnie Brasco score higher than 3.55 overall. What do you guys think? Have you seen Donnie Brasco? What did you think? Please let us know in the comments below!   Episode #193 Crew Links Thanks to Episode #193 Crew of Sam Townsend (@stacktownsend) from  Universally Speaking podcast and Ben Townsend (@bentownsend77) also from Universally Speaking. Find their Websites online at https://www.bentownsendmusic.net/rhcp-podcast And at https://www.bentownsendmusic.net/ Please make sure you give them some love More about Donnie Brasco For more info on Donnie Brasco, you can visit the Donnie Brasco IMDb page here or the Donnie Brasco Rotten Tomatoes page here.   Final Plug! Subscribe, Share and Review us on iTunes   If you enjoyed this episode of Flixwatcher Podcast you probably know other people who will like it too! Please share it with your friends and family, review us, and join us across ALL of the Social Media links below.

Brothers Ben and Sam Townsend from Universally Speaking podcast join Flixwatcher remotely to review Ben’s choice, Watchmen. The Watchmen in question is the 2009 Zack Snyder film based on the DC Comics of the same name by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. It stars Malin Åkerman (Silk Spectre II), Billy Crudup (Doctor Manhattan), Matthew Goode (Ozymandias), Carla Gugino (Silk Spectre), Jackie Earle Haley (Rorschach), Jeffrey Dean Morgan (The Comedian), and Patrick Wilson (Nite Owl II). Bringing Watchmen to the screen was never going to be an easy task, it was claimed to be unfilmable and took over ten years, and various directors to finally bring it to the big screen. The Snyder cut was never going to please everyone if it pleased anyone at all. Told through Bob Dylan’s The Times They Are a-Changin the opening credits rattle through the forming of the costumed Minutemen of the 1940s through to the arrival of the Watchmen and their involvement in the Vietnam War and their apparent downfall after vigilantism is made illegal in the late 70s. The main story begins in 1985 when The Comedian is murdered bringing the retired Watchmen back together to figure out who is on a mission to kill the remaining (anti) heroes. Scores  [supsystic-tables id=188] Lacking in subtlety and emotion Synder’s Watchman does pack a huge visceral punch. It’s loud, glossy, violent, and impossible to look away it is also a bit scrappy and favors style over substance. With a runtime of two hours and 40 odd minutes, you do have to commit but as a stand-alone film, for the most part, Watchmen does work. The recommendability for Watchmen from Flixwatcher and guests is mixed and it scores low on the small screen to give an overall score of 3.55. What do you guys think? Have you seen Watchmen? What did you think? Please let us know in the comments below!   Episode #181 Crew Links Thanks to the Episode #181 Crew of Ben Townsend (@bentownsend77) from Universally Speaking Podcast and Sam Townsend (@stacktownsend) also from  Universally Speaking Podcast. Find their Websites online at https://twitter.com/universallyrhcp And at https://www.bentownsendmusic.net/  Please make sure you give them some love More about Watchmen For more info on Watchmen, you can visit the Watchmen IMDb page here or the Watchmen Rotten Tomatoes page here.   Final Plug! Subscribe, Share and Review us on iTunes   If you enjoyed this episode of Flixwatcher Podcast you probably know other people who will like it too! Please share it with your friends and family, review us, and join us across ALL of the Social Media links below.

Ben Townsend appeared in my Twitter feed one day, and from there a beautiful friendship (or several hundred?) were born. Ben blogs about all things WordPress - plugins, themes, core, the community - and in his day job is a Marketing Manager. Say hello to Ben on Twitter, and you may end up with several hundred more followers, too!

"Lord, you have searched me and known me..." Ps 139:1 Ben Townsend turns to Psalm 139 to expound upon one of the most beautiful attributes of God: His 'knowing' of all things. 

1 Dave Owens & Hilly - The Hit 2 Karim & Frank Farrell - A New Earth 3 Dave Owens - Ai 4 Normality - Decimate 5 XType - Jack The Ripper 6 Hilly - Turn Up That Hoover 7 Grady G - Bleed Out 8 DJ Ziad - 4 To The Floor (Marc Johnson Remix) 9 Riggsy & ALG - Bones 10 James Gibson - Hoover Violence 11 DJ Husband - Dont Stop 12 NooNoo & Anna K - Sleep Is For The Week 13 Kam Pain - I Beleive (Grady G Remix) 14 Rodi Style - Change Up (Paul Glazby Remix) 15 Ben Townsend, Jake Martin & Noo Noo - Stun Gun (Eufex Remix)

1 Dave Owens & Hilly - The Hit 2 Karim & Frank Farrell - A New Earth 3 Dave Owens - Ai 4 Normality - Decimate 5 XType - Jack The Ripper 6 Hilly - Turn Up That Hoover 7 Grady G - Bleed Out 8 DJ Ziad - 4 To The Floor (Marc Johnson Remix) 9 Riggsy & ALG - Bones 10 James Gibson - Hoover Violence 11 DJ Husband - Dont Stop 12 NooNoo & Anna K - Sleep Is For The Week 13 Kam Pain - I Beleive (Grady G Remix) 14 Rodi Style - Change Up (Paul Glazby Remix) 15 Ben Townsend, Jake Martin & Noo Noo - Stun Gun (Eufex Remix)

1 Dave Owens & Hilly - The Hit 2 Karim & Frank Farrell - A New Earth 3 Dave Owens - Ai 4 Normality - Decimate 5 XType - Jack The Ripper 6 Hilly - Turn Up That Hoover 7 Grady G - Bleed Out 8 DJ Ziad - 4 To The Floor (Marc Johnson Remix) 9 Riggsy & ALG - Bones 10 James Gibson - Hoover Violence 11 DJ Husband - Dont Stop 12 NooNoo & Anna K - Sleep Is For The Week 13 Kam Pain - I Beleive (Grady G Remix) 14 Rodi Style - Change Up (Paul Glazby Remix) 15 Ben Townsend, Jake Martin & Noo Noo - Stun Gun (Eufex Remix)

Mark O'Connor, Sierra Hull, Cardinal Sons, Dave Bing & Ben Townsend, and Ocean Orchestra.

Podcaster Sam caught up with jingle producer, Ben Townsend from Wise Buddah Jingles to talk about his session on the best practice of using and choosing jingles and idents in your shows.

Get a cup of coffee ready before listening to our latest edition of Life in Scents, as we meet Ben Townsend, one of the UK's most respected barista trainers. Ben's tiny coffee shop in London's Bloomsbury is a mecca to lovers of the bean, and we took a trip to Ben's basement to learn the art of cupping to experience the complex aromas in properly brewed coffee (our noses were truly put to the test!). We also hear about his Life in Scents - a childhood spent with craft glue and making models in his bedroom onto collecting vinyl... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ben Townsend, Steve Martin and Jonathan JJ Jacob. Our guests this month are JJ (Jonathan Jacob) of First Radio Sales and recent graduate from the University of Nottingham Ben Townsend who helped secure URN‘s recent clutch of student radio awards. In the podcast you’ll hear audio from Liverpool’s Juice FM, City Beat of Belfast, Surrey […]

Tamper Tantrum Episode the 4th Featuring James Philips from Dose Espresso, Em Oak from AIR Roasters, Ben Townsend from Espresso Room, Ross Brown SE4 Deli and Ludd, James Hoffmann WBC champion 2007 and from Square Mile Coffee Roasters, Gwilym Davies WBC 2009 champion and from Colombia Road flower market coffee stall.

First podcast of the New Year! Are you as excited as we are? You should be! This time around we have the boys from The Fox Hunt from West Virginia. Well, we don't have them right this moment, but we had them for awhile when they came through town to play a show with our friends The Magpies. Alas, much to our dismay, we had to release them back into the wild. But before we did, we got a podcast chock-full of fantastic old-timey music out of them. The Fox Hunt is made up of John Miller, Ben Townsend and Matts Klein and Metz. They have one album out, available on CD Baby with a few more slated for release throughout the year, so stay tuned. In the meantime, enjoy the music in the podcast and try and forgive our less than sparkling conversational skills. Apparently, too much alcohol and too little sleep makes us less than brilliant. And check the boys out at: http://www.myspace.com/lefoxhunt