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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3189: Renee Benes shares a no-nonsense approach to buying a used car that balances practicality, cost savings, and reliability. From understanding the true cost of ownership to negotiating smarter and prioritizing must-haves, this guide helps frugal buyers navigate the used car market with clarity and confidence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thefunsizedlife.com/used-car/ Quotes to ponder: "You know a used car performs much like a brand-new car." "Truly frugal people would think about the car's fuel efficiency." "You will probably need to compromise on some of your must-haves." Episode references: Gabi Insurance Comparison Tool: https://www.gabi.com Kelley Blue Book (used car pricing): https://www.kbb.com NADA Guides (car valuation): https://www.nadaguides.com Edmunds Car Value Tool: https://www.edmunds.com/appraisal/ Endurance Warranty Reviews: https://www.endurancewarranty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3189: Renee Benes shares a no-nonsense approach to buying a used car that balances practicality, cost savings, and reliability. From understanding the true cost of ownership to negotiating smarter and prioritizing must-haves, this guide helps frugal buyers navigate the used car market with clarity and confidence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thefunsizedlife.com/used-car/ Quotes to ponder: "You know a used car performs much like a brand-new car." "Truly frugal people would think about the car's fuel efficiency." "You will probably need to compromise on some of your must-haves." Episode references: Gabi Insurance Comparison Tool: https://www.gabi.com Kelley Blue Book (used car pricing): https://www.kbb.com NADA Guides (car valuation): https://www.nadaguides.com Edmunds Car Value Tool: https://www.edmunds.com/appraisal/ Endurance Warranty Reviews: https://www.endurancewarranty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3189: Renee Benes shares a no-nonsense approach to buying a used car that balances practicality, cost savings, and reliability. From understanding the true cost of ownership to negotiating smarter and prioritizing must-haves, this guide helps frugal buyers navigate the used car market with clarity and confidence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thefunsizedlife.com/used-car/ Quotes to ponder: "You know a used car performs much like a brand-new car." "Truly frugal people would think about the car's fuel efficiency." "You will probably need to compromise on some of your must-haves." Episode references: Gabi Insurance Comparison Tool: https://www.gabi.com Kelley Blue Book (used car pricing): https://www.kbb.com NADA Guides (car valuation): https://www.nadaguides.com Edmunds Car Value Tool: https://www.edmunds.com/appraisal/ Endurance Warranty Reviews: https://www.endurancewarranty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2627: Renee Benes shares how truly connecting with others starts by shifting from self-focused narratives to deep, intentional listening. Through relatable stories and grounded spiritual insights, she invites us to embrace our shared humanity, release judgment, and begin with compassion, for others and ourselves. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thefunsizedlife.com/talk-to-anyone/ Quotes to ponder: "If you remember, that's ok. If you forget, that's OK." "When one tree falls, the rest don't gradually shift their roots away from their fallen brother." "Embrace the dark parts of you and allow them to intermingle with the light parts." Episode references: The Power of Now: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2626: Renee Benes dismantles common myths about social anxiety and connection, revealing how real conversation starts by letting go of ego and self-focus. By challenging internal narratives and cultural conditioning, she offers grounded, uncomfortable truths that empower you to connect more deeply with others, starting with a genuine desire to know them, not impress them. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thefunsizedlife.com/talk-to-anyone/ Quotes to ponder: "Other people's movement tends to make us hyper-aware of our stagnation, and in an attempt to justify our lack of action, we simply talk poorly about others." "Whenever I found myself lost in a thought spiral, I am instantly transported out of the moment, and my consciousness is so lost in my mind, concerned with whatever new thing I have found to concern myself with." "No one in the history of the world actually knew what they were doing, they just made up everything as they went along and then handed down that made up stuff to their ancestors, AKA you." Episode references: Bob Proctor on paradigms: https://www.proctorgallagherinstitute.com/22787/what-is-a-paradigm Presence by Amy Cuddy: https://www.amazon.com/Presence-Bringing-Boldest-Biggest-Challenges/dp/0316256579 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Parallax Views w/ J.G. Michael, I'm joined by journalist and author Ross Benes to discuss his new book 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times. We dive into how one seemingly ridiculous year, marked by Pokémon mania, pro wrestling mayhem, aggro-fueled nu metal, and shock TV overload, actually laid the groundwork for the chaotic media and cultural landscape we live in today.
In dieser Folge von Tales From The Needle trifft Seb auf Bene Bullshark – Tätowierer, Nerd, Familienmensch. Die beiden sprechen über Benes bewegten Weg von jugendlicher Rebellion und durchzechten Nächten bis hin zur Eröffnung seines eigenen Studios. Offen, ehrlich und mit einer guten Portion Selbstironie erzählt Bene von seiner Kindheit in Remscheid, seinen ersten Tätowier-Versuchen auf eigener Haut und der Entscheidung, sich künstlerisch selbstständig zu machen – nicht zuletzt, um mehr Zeit mit seiner Tochter zu verbringen.Doch es bleibt nicht bei Tattoo-Anekdoten: Bene spricht auch über mentale Gesundheit, Panikattacken und die kleinen Routinen, die ihm helfen, bei sich zu bleiben. Ein Gespräch über Fehler, Lektionen, Nerdkultur und die Frage, was im Leben wirklich zählt. Natürlich darf auch ein Blick auf die Tätowierszene, aktuelle Trends und Community-Themen nicht fehlen. Bene findet ihr auf Instagram und wenn ihr Bock auf das komplette, 2-stündige Gespräch habt, zieht euch unser TFTN+ Abo oder besorgt euch die Folge in unserem Shop![ WERBUNG ]Bei unseren Werbepartnern könnt ihr richtig sparen – darunter bei Neonsfeer, Murostar, Killer Ink, Cheyenne Tattoo Equipment, CoalBlack oder Caos Nero! Alle Infos auf www.tftn-podcast.com.
For an ad-free experience and much more content, subscribe now. Subscribers at the "Top Secret" tier get a one-year digital subscription to The Nation! In this week's episode, Danny speaks with journalist Ross Benes about his book 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times. They discuss the connection between the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and “trash culture”, what makes the instantiation of reality TV in 1999 unique and how early reality shows foreshadowed modern politics, how Beanie Babies were akin to “stock investments” for working class and lower middle class people, Pokémon as a pure distillation of unrestrained capitalism, and the other features of that moment that predicted American life as we now know it. If you enjoyed this episode, listen to our discussion with Colette Shade, “Y2K: The Future That Never Was”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get Ross' book here: https://kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700638574/ Eminem, Austin Powers, ICP, the heyday of mid talk shows..what a time to be alive! But what where are we now after this explosion of mass low Culture? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents? Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well, (specially YouTube!) THANKS Y'ALL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9WtLyoP9QU8sxuIfxk3eg Twitch: www.twitch.tv/thisisrevolutionpodcast www.twitch.tv/leftflankvets Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thisisrevolutionpodcast/ Twitter: @TIRShowOakland Instagram: @thisisrevolutionoakland Read Jason Myles in Sublation Magazine https://www.sublationmag.com/writers/jason-myles Read Jason Myles in Damage Magazine https://damagemag.com/2023/11/07/the-man-who-sold-the-world/ Read "We're All Sellout Now" here: https://benburgis.substack.com/p/all-we-ever-wanted-was-everything
In this episode, Alex has part two of his conversation with Martin Benes. This part focuses on foreign policy, cracks in the Putin-Trump relationship, why confusion drives Trump's foreign policies, and much more. Also, Alex talks about why Kilmar Abrego Garcia is returning to the US and Germany building up its military to be the largest in Europe.
In this episode, Alex sits down with Martin Benes. In this recent iteration of their podcast series together they talk Champions League Soccer, how Xenon Gas got some wealthy tourists to the top of Everest in peak time, and the state of democracy. They focus on Biden's capacity to be president, Elon vs Trump, and much more.
Dive into the fascinating discussion with Ross Benes, author of '1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times,' on how the 1990s pop culture revolution — fueled by Jerry Springer, pro wrestling, reality TV, and media deregulation — shaped modern politics, including the rise of Donald Trump. From the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to the Attitude Era of WWE, explore how lowbrow entertainment, technology, and cultural shifts created the polarized, tribal world we live in today. Matt Lewis and Ross Benes unpack the contradictions of conservatism, the impact of 90s icons like Stone Cold Steve Austin, and why Gen X might never produce a president. Get the book: https://kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700638574/#1999 #PopCulture #DonaldTrump #JerrySpringer #RealityTV #Politics #90sNostalgia #MediaDeregulation #WWE #GenXSupport "Matt Lewis & The News" at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFollow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the Noise:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattklewis/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's book: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416Copyright © 2024, BBL & BWL, LLC
In diesem Podcast gilt die STVO. Deswegen gehen wir die Themen ganz geordnet, der Reihe nach, durch: Zuerst gibt euch Ariana das neueste Zucchini-Fanta-Rezept. Wir haben spannende Updates zu den Themen Sitz-Schemel für draußen, Besamungs-Video und Frankfurter Rückwärtskappe. Dann ist der Mystery-Part dran, dieses Mal: X-Faktor - das Unfassbare vom Supermarktparkplatz. ACHTUNG SPOILER: Am Ende erwarten euch noch die neuesten Auto-Tipps von Benes neuem Alias „Verkehrstin“. Also rauf auf den Schemel und rein in die Folge! Und wer unbedingt mal das Besamungsvideo sehen will, bitteschön: https://youtube.com/shorts/bh_2R9rYTGA?si=VDCPNe-SEGXAJfpG Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/madclubpodcast Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio: https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3591: Renee Benes emphasizes the powerful impact that negative people can have on our mental and physical well-being, comparing emotional toxicity to the clutter we often strive to remove from our homes. By recognizing the reasons we hold onto harmful relationships and setting clear, loving boundaries, we can reclaim peace, clarity, and emotional freedom in our daily lives. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thefunsizedlife.com/how-to-downsize-your-life-from-negative-people/ Quotes to ponder: "You can't save anyone." "Whenever you say 'no' to something, you are saying 'yes' to something else." "Saying 'no' to a relationship doesn't mean you have to stop loving a person." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3591: Renee Benes emphasizes the powerful impact that negative people can have on our mental and physical well-being, comparing emotional toxicity to the clutter we often strive to remove from our homes. By recognizing the reasons we hold onto harmful relationships and setting clear, loving boundaries, we can reclaim peace, clarity, and emotional freedom in our daily lives. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thefunsizedlife.com/how-to-downsize-your-life-from-negative-people/ Quotes to ponder: "You can't save anyone." "Whenever you say 'no' to something, you are saying 'yes' to something else." "Saying 'no' to a relationship doesn't mean you have to stop loving a person." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3591: Renee Benes emphasizes the powerful impact that negative people can have on our mental and physical well-being, comparing emotional toxicity to the clutter we often strive to remove from our homes. By recognizing the reasons we hold onto harmful relationships and setting clear, loving boundaries, we can reclaim peace, clarity, and emotional freedom in our daily lives. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thefunsizedlife.com/how-to-downsize-your-life-from-negative-people/ Quotes to ponder: "You can't save anyone." "Whenever you say 'no' to something, you are saying 'yes' to something else." "Saying 'no' to a relationship doesn't mean you have to stop loving a person." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From pro wrestling and Pokémon to Insane Clown Posse and Jerry Springer, a new book looks at the low culture of the late '90s revealing a continuing impact on current American culture and society. “1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times”, hear an interview with the author, Nebraska journalist Ross Benes.
In 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted our Bizarre Times (2025, University of Kansas Press) journalist Ross Benes examines low culture in the late 1990s. From pro wrestling and Pokémon to Vince McMahon and Jerry Springer, Benes reveals its profound impact and how it continues to affect our culture and society today. The year 1999 was a high-water mark for popular culture. According to one measure, it was the "best movie year ever." But as Benes shows, the end of the '90s was also a banner year for low culture. This was the heyday of Jerry Springer, Jenna Jameson, and Vince McMahon, among many others. Low culture had come into its own and was poised for world domination. The reverberations of this takeover continue to shape American society. During its New Year's Eve countdown, MTV entered 1999 with Limp Bizkit covering Prince's famous anthem to the new year. The highlights of the lowlights continued when WCW and WWE drew 35 million American viewers each week with sex appeal and stories about insurrections. Insane Clown Posse emerged from the underground with a Woodstock set and platinum records about magic and murder. Later that year, Dance Dance Revolution debuted in North America and Grand Theft Auto emerged as a major video game franchise. Beanie Babies and Pokemon so thoroughly seized the wallets and imagination of collectors that they created speculative investment bubbles that anticipated the faddish obsession over nonfungible tokens (NFTs). The trashy talk show Jerry Springer became daytime TV's most-watched program and grew so mainstream that Austin Powers, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, The Wayans Bros., The Simpsons, and The X-Files incorporated Springer into their own plots during the late '90s. Donald Trump even explored a potential presidential nomination with the Reform Party in 1999 and wanted his running mate to be Oprah Winfrey, whose own talk show would make Dr. Oz a household name. Among Springer's many guests were porn stars who, at the end of the millennium, were pursuing sex records in a bid for stardom as the pornography industry exploded, aided by sex scandals, new technology, and the drug Viagra, which marked its first full year on the US market in 1999. According to Benes, there are many lessons to learn from the year that low culture conquered the world. Talk shows and reality TV foreshadowed the way political movements grab power by capturing our attention. Pro wrestling mastered the art of "kayfabe"--the agreement to treat something as real and genuine when it is not--before it spread throughout American society, as political contests, corporate public relations campaigns, and nonprofit fundraising schemes have become their own wrestling matches that require a suspension of disbelief. Beanie Babies and Pokémon demonstrate capitalism's resiliency as well as its vulnerabilities. Legal and technological victories obtained by early internet pornographers show how the things people are ashamed of have the ability to influence the world. Insane Clown Posse's creation of loyal Juggalos illustrates the way religious and political leaders are able to generate faithful followers by selling themselves as persecuted outsiders. And the controversy over video game violence reveals how every generation finds new scapegoats. 1999 is not just a nostalgic look at the past. It is also a window into our contentious present. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history
In 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted our Bizarre Times (2025, University of Kansas Press) journalist Ross Benes examines low culture in the late 1990s. From pro wrestling and Pokémon to Vince McMahon and Jerry Springer, Benes reveals its profound impact and how it continues to affect our culture and society today. The year 1999 was a high-water mark for popular culture. According to one measure, it was the "best movie year ever." But as Benes shows, the end of the '90s was also a banner year for low culture. This was the heyday of Jerry Springer, Jenna Jameson, and Vince McMahon, among many others. Low culture had come into its own and was poised for world domination. The reverberations of this takeover continue to shape American society. During its New Year's Eve countdown, MTV entered 1999 with Limp Bizkit covering Prince's famous anthem to the new year. The highlights of the lowlights continued when WCW and WWE drew 35 million American viewers each week with sex appeal and stories about insurrections. Insane Clown Posse emerged from the underground with a Woodstock set and platinum records about magic and murder. Later that year, Dance Dance Revolution debuted in North America and Grand Theft Auto emerged as a major video game franchise. Beanie Babies and Pokemon so thoroughly seized the wallets and imagination of collectors that they created speculative investment bubbles that anticipated the faddish obsession over nonfungible tokens (NFTs). The trashy talk show Jerry Springer became daytime TV's most-watched program and grew so mainstream that Austin Powers, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, The Wayans Bros., The Simpsons, and The X-Files incorporated Springer into their own plots during the late '90s. Donald Trump even explored a potential presidential nomination with the Reform Party in 1999 and wanted his running mate to be Oprah Winfrey, whose own talk show would make Dr. Oz a household name. Among Springer's many guests were porn stars who, at the end of the millennium, were pursuing sex records in a bid for stardom as the pornography industry exploded, aided by sex scandals, new technology, and the drug Viagra, which marked its first full year on the US market in 1999. According to Benes, there are many lessons to learn from the year that low culture conquered the world. Talk shows and reality TV foreshadowed the way political movements grab power by capturing our attention. Pro wrestling mastered the art of "kayfabe"--the agreement to treat something as real and genuine when it is not--before it spread throughout American society, as political contests, corporate public relations campaigns, and nonprofit fundraising schemes have become their own wrestling matches that require a suspension of disbelief. Beanie Babies and Pokémon demonstrate capitalism's resiliency as well as its vulnerabilities. Legal and technological victories obtained by early internet pornographers show how the things people are ashamed of have the ability to influence the world. Insane Clown Posse's creation of loyal Juggalos illustrates the way religious and political leaders are able to generate faithful followers by selling themselves as persecuted outsiders. And the controversy over video game violence reveals how every generation finds new scapegoats. 1999 is not just a nostalgic look at the past. It is also a window into our contentious present. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film
Ross Benes talks about his newest book, "1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted our Bizarre Times." The book examines the dramatic emergence of the Jerry Springer Show, Vince McMahon's World Wrestling Federation, the video game Grand Theft Auto, and other examples of what Benes refers to as 'low culture.'
In 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted our Bizarre Times (2025, University of Kansas Press) journalist Ross Benes examines low culture in the late 1990s. From pro wrestling and Pokémon to Vince McMahon and Jerry Springer, Benes reveals its profound impact and how it continues to affect our culture and society today. The year 1999 was a high-water mark for popular culture. According to one measure, it was the "best movie year ever." But as Benes shows, the end of the '90s was also a banner year for low culture. This was the heyday of Jerry Springer, Jenna Jameson, and Vince McMahon, among many others. Low culture had come into its own and was poised for world domination. The reverberations of this takeover continue to shape American society. During its New Year's Eve countdown, MTV entered 1999 with Limp Bizkit covering Prince's famous anthem to the new year. The highlights of the lowlights continued when WCW and WWE drew 35 million American viewers each week with sex appeal and stories about insurrections. Insane Clown Posse emerged from the underground with a Woodstock set and platinum records about magic and murder. Later that year, Dance Dance Revolution debuted in North America and Grand Theft Auto emerged as a major video game franchise. Beanie Babies and Pokemon so thoroughly seized the wallets and imagination of collectors that they created speculative investment bubbles that anticipated the faddish obsession over nonfungible tokens (NFTs). The trashy talk show Jerry Springer became daytime TV's most-watched program and grew so mainstream that Austin Powers, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, The Wayans Bros., The Simpsons, and The X-Files incorporated Springer into their own plots during the late '90s. Donald Trump even explored a potential presidential nomination with the Reform Party in 1999 and wanted his running mate to be Oprah Winfrey, whose own talk show would make Dr. Oz a household name. Among Springer's many guests were porn stars who, at the end of the millennium, were pursuing sex records in a bid for stardom as the pornography industry exploded, aided by sex scandals, new technology, and the drug Viagra, which marked its first full year on the US market in 1999. According to Benes, there are many lessons to learn from the year that low culture conquered the world. Talk shows and reality TV foreshadowed the way political movements grab power by capturing our attention. Pro wrestling mastered the art of "kayfabe"--the agreement to treat something as real and genuine when it is not--before it spread throughout American society, as political contests, corporate public relations campaigns, and nonprofit fundraising schemes have become their own wrestling matches that require a suspension of disbelief. Beanie Babies and Pokémon demonstrate capitalism's resiliency as well as its vulnerabilities. Legal and technological victories obtained by early internet pornographers show how the things people are ashamed of have the ability to influence the world. Insane Clown Posse's creation of loyal Juggalos illustrates the way religious and political leaders are able to generate faithful followers by selling themselves as persecuted outsiders. And the controversy over video game violence reveals how every generation finds new scapegoats. 1999 is not just a nostalgic look at the past. It is also a window into our contentious present. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
In 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted our Bizarre Times (2025, University of Kansas Press) journalist Ross Benes examines low culture in the late 1990s. From pro wrestling and Pokémon to Vince McMahon and Jerry Springer, Benes reveals its profound impact and how it continues to affect our culture and society today. The year 1999 was a high-water mark for popular culture. According to one measure, it was the "best movie year ever." But as Benes shows, the end of the '90s was also a banner year for low culture. This was the heyday of Jerry Springer, Jenna Jameson, and Vince McMahon, among many others. Low culture had come into its own and was poised for world domination. The reverberations of this takeover continue to shape American society. During its New Year's Eve countdown, MTV entered 1999 with Limp Bizkit covering Prince's famous anthem to the new year. The highlights of the lowlights continued when WCW and WWE drew 35 million American viewers each week with sex appeal and stories about insurrections. Insane Clown Posse emerged from the underground with a Woodstock set and platinum records about magic and murder. Later that year, Dance Dance Revolution debuted in North America and Grand Theft Auto emerged as a major video game franchise. Beanie Babies and Pokemon so thoroughly seized the wallets and imagination of collectors that they created speculative investment bubbles that anticipated the faddish obsession over nonfungible tokens (NFTs). The trashy talk show Jerry Springer became daytime TV's most-watched program and grew so mainstream that Austin Powers, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, The Wayans Bros., The Simpsons, and The X-Files incorporated Springer into their own plots during the late '90s. Donald Trump even explored a potential presidential nomination with the Reform Party in 1999 and wanted his running mate to be Oprah Winfrey, whose own talk show would make Dr. Oz a household name. Among Springer's many guests were porn stars who, at the end of the millennium, were pursuing sex records in a bid for stardom as the pornography industry exploded, aided by sex scandals, new technology, and the drug Viagra, which marked its first full year on the US market in 1999. According to Benes, there are many lessons to learn from the year that low culture conquered the world. Talk shows and reality TV foreshadowed the way political movements grab power by capturing our attention. Pro wrestling mastered the art of "kayfabe"--the agreement to treat something as real and genuine when it is not--before it spread throughout American society, as political contests, corporate public relations campaigns, and nonprofit fundraising schemes have become their own wrestling matches that require a suspension of disbelief. Beanie Babies and Pokémon demonstrate capitalism's resiliency as well as its vulnerabilities. Legal and technological victories obtained by early internet pornographers show how the things people are ashamed of have the ability to influence the world. Insane Clown Posse's creation of loyal Juggalos illustrates the way religious and political leaders are able to generate faithful followers by selling themselves as persecuted outsiders. And the controversy over video game violence reveals how every generation finds new scapegoats. 1999 is not just a nostalgic look at the past. It is also a window into our contentious present. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies
In 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted our Bizarre Times (2025, University of Kansas Press) journalist Ross Benes examines low culture in the late 1990s. From pro wrestling and Pokémon to Vince McMahon and Jerry Springer, Benes reveals its profound impact and how it continues to affect our culture and society today. The year 1999 was a high-water mark for popular culture. According to one measure, it was the "best movie year ever." But as Benes shows, the end of the '90s was also a banner year for low culture. This was the heyday of Jerry Springer, Jenna Jameson, and Vince McMahon, among many others. Low culture had come into its own and was poised for world domination. The reverberations of this takeover continue to shape American society. During its New Year's Eve countdown, MTV entered 1999 with Limp Bizkit covering Prince's famous anthem to the new year. The highlights of the lowlights continued when WCW and WWE drew 35 million American viewers each week with sex appeal and stories about insurrections. Insane Clown Posse emerged from the underground with a Woodstock set and platinum records about magic and murder. Later that year, Dance Dance Revolution debuted in North America and Grand Theft Auto emerged as a major video game franchise. Beanie Babies and Pokemon so thoroughly seized the wallets and imagination of collectors that they created speculative investment bubbles that anticipated the faddish obsession over nonfungible tokens (NFTs). The trashy talk show Jerry Springer became daytime TV's most-watched program and grew so mainstream that Austin Powers, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, The Wayans Bros., The Simpsons, and The X-Files incorporated Springer into their own plots during the late '90s. Donald Trump even explored a potential presidential nomination with the Reform Party in 1999 and wanted his running mate to be Oprah Winfrey, whose own talk show would make Dr. Oz a household name. Among Springer's many guests were porn stars who, at the end of the millennium, were pursuing sex records in a bid for stardom as the pornography industry exploded, aided by sex scandals, new technology, and the drug Viagra, which marked its first full year on the US market in 1999. According to Benes, there are many lessons to learn from the year that low culture conquered the world. Talk shows and reality TV foreshadowed the way political movements grab power by capturing our attention. Pro wrestling mastered the art of "kayfabe"--the agreement to treat something as real and genuine when it is not--before it spread throughout American society, as political contests, corporate public relations campaigns, and nonprofit fundraising schemes have become their own wrestling matches that require a suspension of disbelief. Beanie Babies and Pokémon demonstrate capitalism's resiliency as well as its vulnerabilities. Legal and technological victories obtained by early internet pornographers show how the things people are ashamed of have the ability to influence the world. Insane Clown Posse's creation of loyal Juggalos illustrates the way religious and political leaders are able to generate faithful followers by selling themselves as persecuted outsiders. And the controversy over video game violence reveals how every generation finds new scapegoats. 1999 is not just a nostalgic look at the past. It is also a window into our contentious present. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications
In 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted our Bizarre Times (2025, University of Kansas Press) journalist Ross Benes examines low culture in the late 1990s. From pro wrestling and Pokémon to Vince McMahon and Jerry Springer, Benes reveals its profound impact and how it continues to affect our culture and society today. The year 1999 was a high-water mark for popular culture. According to one measure, it was the "best movie year ever." But as Benes shows, the end of the '90s was also a banner year for low culture. This was the heyday of Jerry Springer, Jenna Jameson, and Vince McMahon, among many others. Low culture had come into its own and was poised for world domination. The reverberations of this takeover continue to shape American society. During its New Year's Eve countdown, MTV entered 1999 with Limp Bizkit covering Prince's famous anthem to the new year. The highlights of the lowlights continued when WCW and WWE drew 35 million American viewers each week with sex appeal and stories about insurrections. Insane Clown Posse emerged from the underground with a Woodstock set and platinum records about magic and murder. Later that year, Dance Dance Revolution debuted in North America and Grand Theft Auto emerged as a major video game franchise. Beanie Babies and Pokemon so thoroughly seized the wallets and imagination of collectors that they created speculative investment bubbles that anticipated the faddish obsession over nonfungible tokens (NFTs). The trashy talk show Jerry Springer became daytime TV's most-watched program and grew so mainstream that Austin Powers, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, The Wayans Bros., The Simpsons, and The X-Files incorporated Springer into their own plots during the late '90s. Donald Trump even explored a potential presidential nomination with the Reform Party in 1999 and wanted his running mate to be Oprah Winfrey, whose own talk show would make Dr. Oz a household name. Among Springer's many guests were porn stars who, at the end of the millennium, were pursuing sex records in a bid for stardom as the pornography industry exploded, aided by sex scandals, new technology, and the drug Viagra, which marked its first full year on the US market in 1999. According to Benes, there are many lessons to learn from the year that low culture conquered the world. Talk shows and reality TV foreshadowed the way political movements grab power by capturing our attention. Pro wrestling mastered the art of "kayfabe"--the agreement to treat something as real and genuine when it is not--before it spread throughout American society, as political contests, corporate public relations campaigns, and nonprofit fundraising schemes have become their own wrestling matches that require a suspension of disbelief. Beanie Babies and Pokémon demonstrate capitalism's resiliency as well as its vulnerabilities. Legal and technological victories obtained by early internet pornographers show how the things people are ashamed of have the ability to influence the world. Insane Clown Posse's creation of loyal Juggalos illustrates the way religious and political leaders are able to generate faithful followers by selling themselves as persecuted outsiders. And the controversy over video game violence reveals how every generation finds new scapegoats. 1999 is not just a nostalgic look at the past. It is also a window into our contentious present. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture
„Wollen Sie kurz vor? Sie haben ja eh nur einen Podcast.“ Sie legt eine Folge MAD CLUB auf das Kassenband. „Ah MAD CLUB… hör ich ja auch sehr gerne… diese Ariana hat einfach eine tolle Stimme, fast so wie Cindy Lauper. Wissen Sie noch, damals bei We are the World? Das ist ja auch ne verrückte Geschichte gewesen… Was halten Sie denn von Adults Only Hotels? Fanden Ariana und Bene ja ganz gut das Konzept, obwohl sie jetzt selbst ein Kind haben. Das fand ich total interessant... Ach was? Die neue Folge ist schon raus? Na dann hör ich doch direkt mal rein!“ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/madclubpodcast Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio: https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio
On the April 18 Friday LIVE at Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations about: “Native Wars/New Perspectives” at WallSpace-LNK (1:35); the new book by Ross Benes (12:44); Old West Days & Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Valentine (25:09); OmniArts Nebraska's presentation of "God of Carnage (38:18)." Also, the poetry of Ted Kooser read by Stephen Buhler (33:26), a Ross film review by Kwakiutl Dreher (46:19) and a preview of the Omaha Community Playhouse production of "Jimmy Buffet's Escape to Margaritaville (51:48)."
Sind wir Zeitreisende? Hat Bene eine magische Uhr? Oder sind wir vom ganzen Schlafmangel einfach etwas durch den Wind? Ihr habt uns viele Fragen zum Swatch-Gate gestellt. Heute gibt es die Auflösung. Außerdem sprechen wir darüber, wie es ist, den Party-Lifestyle gegen das Leben mit Kind einzutauschen… oder wie wir sagen: Die Entdeckung der Anders-Freude. Folgende Zitate fallen zudem in dieser Folge: „Die ficken uns richtig!“ und: „Bankdrücken aber auch geil wegen Muckis!“ Also wenn das mal kein Grund für jeden Bro ist, reinzuhören… Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/madclubpodcast Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio: https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio
Ross Benes is journalist, market research analyst and author. As an entertainment industry analyst his writing has appeared in Esquire, The Wall Street Journal, Smithsonian Magazine, and Entertainment Weekly. His previous books include Rural Rebellion: How Nebraska Became a Republican Stronghold and Turned On: A Mind-Blowing Investigation into How Sex Has Shaped Our World. Today we'll discuss his new book: 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times. Subscribe to John's Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter Rumble YouTube Instagram Telegram Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ross Benes is journalist, market research analyst and author. As an entertainment industry analyst his writing has appeared in Esquire, The Wall Street Journal, Smithsonian Magazine, and Entertainment Weekly. His previous books include Rural Rebellion: How Nebraska Became a Republican Stronghold and Turned On: A Mind-Blowing Investigation into How Sex Has Shaped Our World. Today we'll discuss his new book: 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times. Subscribe to John's Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter Rumble YouTube Instagram Telegram Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ross Benes is journalist, market research analyst and author. As an entertainment industry analyst his writing has appeared in Esquire, The Wall Street Journal, Smithsonian Magazine, and Entertainment Weekly. His previous books include Rural Rebellion: How Nebraska Became a Republican Stronghold and Turned On: A Mind-Blowing Investigation into How Sex Has Shaped Our World. Today we'll discuss his new book: 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times. Subscribe to John's Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter Rumble YouTube Instagram Telegram Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Johnny Cadillac welcomes Writer/Author, Ross Benes. While plugging his new book, "1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times," they also talk wrestling from the 1990's, and how it ties into today's world. They discuss some of the other big things in 1999, Ross's wrestling fandom over the years, some of Ross's past journalism projects, including an interview with WWE Hall of Famer, Johnny Rodz, and so much more!
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This week, Paul interviews Ross Benes who is an author, journalist and analyst for eMarketer. Ross discusses his upcoming book, 1999, and how it was a such a pivotal year for today's culture (reality TV, Netflix's launch). In addition, Ross discusses how streamers have embraced advertising tiers and whether skinny bundles will stem the tide of declining linear television subscriptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Looking back to the Benes brothers time with the Cardinals to start Great Talk today with Martin Kilcoyne. What does Arizona have to do with today's conversation? We talk Mizzou basketball too and how they've done a 180 since last year. A break down of the Blues too. Do they have a playoff shot or is it time to hang up hope? Listen here thanks to Lou Fusz Automotive group:
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In this episode, Martin Benes returns to the podcast for part two of their conversation. The episode is foreign affairs focused. They talk about the German elections, Trump's chaotic global nationalism, why the American Right likes El Salvador, what is next for Ukraine, and much much more!
In this episode, Alex brings back friend of the pod, Martin Benes, to talk about the hostile government takeover that is happening. They talk about the recent wave of firings in the federal government, Elon Musk becoming a living meme, whether voters will turn on the Trump-Musk alliance, and why this purge isn't about efficiency. They also talk about the legacy of Mitch McConnell, Steve Bannon's criticism of DOGE, and much more!
Ross Benes has been a senior analyst at eMarketer for over seven years. He shares some stats, and some color on how the stats are created. Plus Juggalos! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us a textThank you for tuning in! On today's episode, I am joined by Journalist, Author, and Market Analyst, Ross Benes! Ross has written extensively on the subjects of sex, culture, and the entertainment industry. In this episode, we take a look at the year 1999 and the "Trash Culture" that was so dominant during the last year of the century. We discuss topics like talk shows (Jerry Spring, Ricky Lake), the theatrics of professional wrestling, Limp Bizkit and so much more! You can find Ross here: https://www.rossbenes.com/You can purchase his new book- "1999The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times" here: https://kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700638574/ if you enter code: 241999 at checkout, you will receive a discount! Support the showVisit: https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/ Follow me on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/PopCultureRetroReview the show! https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/reviews/new/Pop Culture Retrospective Merch!: https://pop-culture-retrospective-pod.myspreadshop.com/allEmail me anytime: amy@popcultureretrospective.com
Beyond the Mat is a movie that appears NOWHERE in the 1999 box office charts, mainly because it only screened once in 1999 in Los Angeles on October 22, thanks in no small part to Vince McMahon fuckery (though it did get a limited release in March of 2000). Beyond the Mat was directed by Barry Blaustein, an accomplished comedy screenwriter, and it features the real-life stories of wrestling legends Terry Funk, Mick Foley, and Jake the Snake Roberts, Though it wasn't a commercial hit, it received a mostly favorable critical response, and has gone on to become a beloved documentary, especially among wrestling fans. Joining John and Julia to discuss it is Ross Benes, author of the upcoming book 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted our Bizarre Times. His book will be available everywhere in April. You can learn more about Ross and his work on his website: www.rossbenes.com
For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast with John Poz and Lavie Margolin, as we bring in Ross Benes- author-1999 The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times. We will also run through a lot of the top news stories including lots of news on WWE, AEW, NJPW, WOW, MLW, TNA,GCW, NWA, ROW, and so much more!Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code BIZ at Manscaped.com. That's 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com and use code BIZ. Time to feel sexy and free this 2025 with MANSCAPED™Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-business-of-the-business--4870725/support.
In part two of his conversation with Martin Benes, Alex and Martin talk about why it is chilling that Trump has removed security protection for Anthony Fauci, Mike Pompeo, and John Bolton. They talk about this is the worst time for Trump to send a message like this as he has pardoned violent criminals, shown militias that he has their backs, and has radicalized some in his movement against people like Fauci.
In the first part of Alex's conversation with Martin Benes, the two allow reality to take the driver's seat as they talk about everything that has happened over the last week. They talk pardons, J6, hiring freezes in the government, performative deportation, foreign policy blunders, and some desires for people to realize this is bad. They also reflect on John Boehner smoking stooges with Barack Obama.
Ross Benes is the award-winning author of The Sex Effect and Rural Rebellion: How Nebraska Became a Republican Stronghold. He's written for Esquire, Entertainment Weekly, Robot Butt, and Rolling Stone. He's regularly interviewed by Marketplace, Bloomberg TV, and the LA Times about his entertainment industry analysis. His next book: 1999- The Year That Low Culture Conquered America And Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times drops in April - and we have a discussion about all things 90's pop culture and it's parallels to today..
Text us and say hello!This week on Backwards Compatible, we're switching things up and stepping outside the pure gaming realm to dive deep into late 90s pop culture with a truly fascinating guest—award-winning author and cultural commentator Ross Benes.Link to Ross's latest book can be found here: https://kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700638574/Ross is an expert at uncovering the hidden threads that connect our cultural obsessions to the bigger picture. You might recognize his name from his books The Sex Effect and Rural Rebellion: How Nebraska Became a Republican Stronghold, or his thought-provoking articles in Esquire, Rolling Stone, and Entertainment Weekly. He's also been a go-to expert on platforms like Marketplace, Bloomberg TV, and the LA Times for his sharp takes on entertainment and society.This week, Ross joins us to talk about his latest book, which explores the pop culture of 1999—a year that didn't just close out the millennium but also shaped the trajectory of entertainment and culture for decades to come. From the kayfabe brilliance of WWE to the Beanie Baby craze that foreshadowed modern obsessions like NFTs, Ross sheds light on why 1999 was more than just a year—it was a cultural pivot point.We dig into how violent video games like Doom stirred public debate, how fads captured our collective imagination, and how the pop culture of 1999 mirrors the complex cultural and political landscapes we navigate today. Ross argues that these moments are as telling about the human condition as Shakespeare or Beethoven—just with a few more body slams and Tamagotchis.So, grab your favorite retro snack and join us for a lively and thought-provoking discussion about the nostalgia, symbolism, and relevance of the final year of the 20th century. Welcome to the show, Ross Benes!Support the showWe've got merch!Check out the site for some awesome Gen 'S' swag :)
Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comStep into the cultural whirlwind of the late '90s with Ross Benes, author of 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times. In this episode, Will Wright and Ross dive deep into how pop culture phenomena—from Insane Clown Posse and Jerry Springer to Pokémon and Beanie Babies—shaped today's political and societal landscape. They explore how "low culture" influences modern politics, religion, and consumer behavior, revealing surprising parallels between 1999 trends and current events. Whether it's dissecting the "kayfabe" tactics of pro-wrestling or connecting moral panics like the satanic scare to today's misinformation epidemics, this conversation is a nostalgic yet critical look at how the '90s still echo in our world today.Pre-Order the book, "1999 The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times": https://kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700638574/Guest BioRoss Bennis is a critically acclaimed author and cultural commentator with expertise in media analysis and journalism. His work has been featured in renowned publications like Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, and The Wall Street Journal. His latest book, 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times, delves into the cultural, political, and societal shifts of the late '90s that continue to influence America. Known for his keen insights and engaging storytelling, Ross brings a fresh perspective to understanding pop culture's profound impact on contemporary life. Support the showPlease Help Support the showhttps://donorbox.org/faithful-politics-podcastTo learn more about the show, contact our hosts, or recommend future guests, click on the links below: Website: https://www.faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/ Faithful Host: Josh@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Political Host: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Twitter: @FaithfulPolitik Instagram: faithful_politics Facebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcast LinkedIn: faithfulpolitics Subscribe to our Substack: https://faithfulpolitics.substack.com/
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3355: Renee Benes explores how minimalism can be harmoniously balanced with pet ownership. By focusing on decluttering, prioritizing essentials, and limiting unnecessary items like toys, you can create a joyful and simple environment for both you and your pet. Ultimately, the key to a minimalist life with pets is recognizing that their true happiness comes from your time, love, and attention, not from material possessions. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thefunsizedlife.com/minimalist-pets/ Quotes to ponder: "Minimalism revolves around living with only the things you need and feel happy about." "Truth is, what your pet really needs is you, her owner." "Decluttering should be one of the first things to do when living a minimalist life with pets." Episode references: Headspace Meditation App: https://www.headspace.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3292: Renee Benes explores the concept of "fake it til you make it" by tracing its roots to psychologist Alfred Adler and discussing its modern implications. While this approach can sometimes build confidence, it also has pitfalls, such as fostering overconfidence without substance. The article emphasizes the importance of combining confidence-building techniques, like power posing, with real efforts and achievements to avoid the dangers of superficiality. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thefunsizedlife.com/fake-it/ Quotes to ponder: "If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity, but you are not sure you can do it, say yes, - then learn how to do it later." "This practice encourages people to 'fake' healthy habits until they become ingrained habits." "There are things you can't fake. You also have to show up and make the results happen." Episode references: Presence: https://www.amazon.com/Presence-Bringing-Boldest-Biggest-Challenges/dp/0316256579 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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