Podcasts about Bennigan

The guys chat about Bennigan's, ground shipping, and iPod docks.Join the Watercooler Patreon for extra content and ad-free episodes - Patreon.com/watercoolerWoof Woof!

CJ and Spenny celebrate Monte Cristo Day by exploring CJ's shenanigans at Bennigan's when he was younger.  Also, Germans pee differently. And will CJ's new smoke machine keep his relationship together?Support the show: https://www.101x.com/cjSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you are afraid to find out what actually happens in restaurants then do not watch the movie Waiting. Jim Moses reveals how classic movie was conceived. Discover wether or not the scenes in the movie were based on actual events that took place when he and director Rob McKittrick worked together at Bennigan's. Join us in Shenanigans! A behind the scenes look at the classic restaurant movie Waiting…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Strand of Oaks has stories! From blowing the doors off a Bennigan's to reading books in the shower, this party at monster lake was worth its weight in avocados.

In this episode: Rita and Millie do a breaking and entering! Judith attends a business meeting where there's more talk about cloacas than you'd expect. Dawn, Sunny, Leonard, and Jacksie stop by their local Bennigan's. Leonard finds some highly erotic literature on the ground.  Did you know that with just a few lines, you can change a drawing of a four leaf clover into a fucked up little dick and balls?  Rita sees the most beautiful room she's ever seen in her life. Millie explains Kalgrath demon anatomy. If you stop by, tell them Mistress Mandy sent ya'!Dawn -  Autumn Potts @littleinkpottsNarrator, Leonard, Azgamez, Ron Johnson - Sean Turner @seanwkturnerLizard Demon, Bazukel  - Taryn Gray @tarynmgraySunny, Rasgulath, Millie - Violet Lantz @ultraviolet222Rita, Judith - Brianne Leeson @AuDHDBri (Instagram)Jacksie - Jacks Leeson-Lantz AKA The Most Missed Boy in the WorldSupport the Show.Writer, DirectorBrianne LeesonProducersBrianne Leeson, Violet LantzEditor, Sound DesignJames LeesonOriginal music by Sean TurnerCover art by Bryn Keenum @brynandbristlesMixgnomer Website https://www.mixgnomer.com/Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/mixgnomerproductions/http://www.facebook.com/luckywinnershowMerch!https://bellonaarts.com/Support us on Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee!http://www.patreon.com/mixgnomerhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/luckywinnershowBrianne's AuDHD Coaching Site:https://www.audhdbri.com/

This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette Digital News Desk, and I'm here with your update for December 27, 2023.There will be a slight chance for snow for the first half of the day on Wednesday, mostly before 11 a.m. If it does arrive, it will most likely only be a dusting of snow.The high temperature in the Cedar Rapids area will be 38 degrees with cloudy skies, according to the National Weather Service.With a large swath of Eastern Iowa in extreme drought, the Christmas holidays brought a gift to thirsty cities and farms: steady rain.In a 48-hour period ending at 8 a.m. Tuesday, most locations in Eastern Iowa received at least a half inch of rain — and some considerably more, according to reports to the National Weather Service.Official readings in Cedar Rapids (.58 inches) and Iowa City (.60 inches) were on the low end of the scale. Reports to the weather service said that Williamsburg received 1.01 inches, and that some communities came close to that level.Iowa is entering its 189th week in a row of abnormally dry and drought conditions — making it the longest drought in the state since the 1950s. Mellow Mushroom announced it will be closing its Coralville location at the end of the year.The Coralville site will close Dec. 31 after almost nine years in business at Coral Ridge Mall. The quirky, psychedelic-themed restaurant opened at the mall in February 2015, replacing the space previously held by Bennigan's.A former elementary school building in the northern Iowa town of Rockford was destroyed by fire last week.The fire was reported at around 10 p.m. Friday, according to a Facebook post by the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency. First responders found the building, at 205 Second Ave. NW, fully engulfed when they arrived.Every fire department in Floyd County responded to the scene, as well as sheriff's deputies, EMS personnel and Floyd County Search and Rescue. The fire also drew the Greene Fire Department from neighboring Butler County.According to assessor's records, the school was built in 1900. The emergency management agency wrote that the building replaced another school that was built in 1873 and lost to fire in 1899.

How do you dust off a brand that has been dead for 15 years? This week's episode of the Restaurant Business podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Paul Mangiamele, the CEO and chairman of Legendary Restaurant Brands, the owner of Bennigan's. Mangiamele discusses his decision to open Steak & Ale, which is scheduled for next spring. Bennigan's and Steak & Ale were in the same group that filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2008, which shed a light on problems with the casual dining sector. Bennigan's franchise system was saved from liquidation by its secured lender. But Steak & Ale was shuttered, seemingly for good. Mangiamele bought Bennigan's and has operated it since. But he also owned the rights to Steak & Ale. Now he plans to bring it back, a potentially rare comeback from Chapter 7 by a restaurant brand. We talk with him about why he's making that decision and why now. Paul also talks about what he's doing to adapt the chain to a new market.

Episode 191:   “The Essence of Pickles”Jim, Joseph, and George debate pop songs ‘hijacked' by the movies they were featured in. Also discussed is the worst use/misuse of condiments on foods.·        Why is Jon Heder so sweaty?·        Was Ned Ryerson behind GROUNDHOG DAY all along?·        “I've created with my own mouth breadsticks.”·        Jim's first “Food Betrayal” by a burger·        Who was the song “LAYLA” written for?·         “What does one of the podcast hosts claim that it's like putting toothpaste on food?·        What was the first Rated X movie to be nominated for an Academy Award?·        Kenny Rogers or Kenny Loggins?·        Jim's segregated syrup requirement·        Jim and Joseph “DO THE RIGHT THING” ·        What's up with Bennigan's Jeff replacing fried cheese with broccoli?

Episode 251: I will discuss my memories of Bennigan's Restaurants in Chicago in the 80s and 90s, Howard Pontiac Car Dealership In Elmhurst, IL, and Singer Jimmy Buffett. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

Episode 251: I will discuss my memories of Bennigan's Restaurants in Chicago in the 80s and 90s, Howard Pontiac Car Dealership In Elmhurst, IL, and Singer Jimmy Buffett. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

We couldn't contain our excitement when we finally landed the hilarious Dave Landau as a guest on our show, and guess what? We didn't scare him away with Jason's creeper van! Dave showed up, and the result was a fantastic 52-minute episode that you won't want to miss. Recording this episode was an absolute blast, as we had a great time just hanging out and chatting with Dave. He's not only an incredibly funny guy, but also one of the most genuine and down-to-earth individuals we've had the pleasure to interview. We feel truly blessed to have him as our guest on Lauer Road Radio. During our conversation with Dave, we delved into a variety of topics, ranging from the lighthearted to the more profound. We touched on hilarious anecdotes about Marion, Dave's inability to say "No," Jason's infamous creeper van, and even had a few laughs about Glenn Beck's multiple wives. We also explored fond memories of places like Bennigan's and Red Lobster and, of course, had a chuckle about some amusing observations involving Mexicans in Marion. Beyond the laughs and lighthearted banter, our discussion with Dave took a deeper turn as we dove into his take on Offensive Comedy and his personal journey that shaped him into the person he is today. Dave candidly shared parts of his dark past, making this episode even more meaningful and eye-opening. Dave Landau is undeniably one of the true gems in the entertainment world, and we can't stress enough how much we appreciate his time and willingness to open up on our show. To show your support, we encourage you to check out his stand-up comedy specials, attend one of his live shows, subscribe to his new show on Blaze TV titled "Normal World," and listen to his guest appearances on various podcasts.

John Travolta loves to kill dogs, and that includes 2009's Old Dogs. You heard it here first. Protect your pooches, or he's gonna get 'em! Analog emojis! Smacking somebody's son with a soccer ball! Cringeworthy cross-eyed comedy! Charlie gets cheap chuckles! Tan Dan Indian Latin Oompa Loompa laughs! Homophobic hilarity! Camp counselors kid free Frisbee! Grieving group golf! Nutshot shenanigans! Seth Green! Facial paralysis punchlines! Little leprechaun in a business suit! Black guy whisperers! Sledgehammer editing! Bennigan's humor! If there's no Dinty Moore, it's not hardcore! Robin Robot misfirings! The return of Pipe Logic, and much, much more on this week's episode of The Worst Movie Ever Made! www.theworstmovieevermade.com

Imagine that you're the head of the second largest restaurant company in the business, overseeing the likes of Burger King, Godfather's, Steak and Ale and Bennigan's, making a huge salary, though you've already made millions upon millions.  But you decide to pack it in to buy an upstart concept no one had ever heard of, to start all over in building a restaurant brand. As this week's episode of Restaurant Rewind recounts, that was exactly what Norman Brinker did while heading the enormous restaurant group of The Pillsbury Co. He could have worked that job for the rest of his life, and made a fortune doing it. Instead, he resigned to buy an upstart concept that few had even heard of, a full-service brand in a segment called gourmet burgers, which would all but disappear within a few years.  Chili's would not. It would become the foundation of a multi-brand restaurant company whose brands would include Maggiano's, Romano's Macaroni Grill, Bay Street, Cozy Mel's, On the Border, Wildfire Grill and Corner Market, to name just a few.  In the process, Brinker changed the trajectory of the restaurant business. It's proof that he was one of the smartest and most successful leaders the industry has ever seen.  But listen for yourself, in Part II of our two-part series. And if you need to catch up, give Part I a listen. You'll find both wherever you get your podcasts. 

In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice podcast, host Nick Portillo speaks with Paul Mangiamele, Owner, Chairman, and CEO of Legendary Restaurant Brands. Paul discusses various aspects of running a franchise model and being a global company in the restaurant industry. He shares his passion for the brands he leads and owns, emphasizing the importance of love for the brand, team, and guests. Nick and Paul talk about the legacy and pioneering role of their iconic brands in the casual dining space and why passion is important. QUOTES“If you don't love your brands, if you don't love your teams, if you don't love your guests, you shouldn't be in the business.” -Paul Mangiamele [02:16]“It's all about discipline. You have to train your mind. Your mind is a muscle, and the more you exercise it, the stronger it gets." -Paul Mangiamele [51:59]TIMESTAMPS01:55 Paul's career journey and insights05:32 What makes a brand resilient?11:31 Bennigan's20:51 Beverage ideation27:24 The value of product placement and marketing 32:03 Leaving a legacyRESOURCESPortillo SalesCONTACT Nick: nick.portillo@portillosales.comPaul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-mangiamele-cfe-8a21b5/

In this episode, the crew talks about how Cameron's fat now, shopping cart etiquette, cooking, Jimmy Buffets' net worth, Bennigan's, types of hotdogs, food at movies, 4D Movie, juggling, joining the circus, riding bikes, world record pancake services, gorilla screen time, breakfast beer, breakfast menu, hash-browns, snail racing, and more! Hosted By: Cameron Jones, Jordan Jones, Mark Nussle --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urbanhermit/support

Episode 160:   “Sad Michael Jackson always cheers me up.”   In this DOUBLE ASTERISK episode Jim, Joseph, and George discuss the Top 5 breakup songs in pop music. Also debated are the very best ‘free' food items offered at restaurants.·        What is the most covered pop song of all time?·        “Roy Orbison is more haunting in Spanish.”·        Jeff at Bennigan's pushing for mayo instead of ketchup·        Which song was Jim's first exposure to disco?·        How to save your marriage by serving buttered brown bread to your spouse·        What is going on at FIVE GUYS that they try to distract patrons with peanuts?·        What was the first breakup song?·        Why is Joseph so excite to have bread thrown at his face?·        Which 70s ballad is based off a Rachmaninoff piano concerto?·        “I know, I know, I know…” x 26·        Michael Jackson ‘steals' a song from Frank Sinatra·        The Incas and Aztecs making salsa?BONUS: Jim's teenage heartbreak aided by 80s super group, Asia

KRLD CEO spotlight featuring Paul Mangiamele, Chairman & CEO, Legendary Restaurant Brands LLC (Steak & Ale, Bennigan's). Image: ribeirorocha/GettyImages

From her start at Bennigan's to winning a James Beard Award for Best Midwest Chef, this week's special guest on The Raw Ingredients podcast has gone the distance, shown persistence and is a model example for showing what a can-do attitude can, indeed, do - it's the owner and executive chef of the renowned Belfry restaurant in Kansas City - Friend of the Show Celina Tio.   Celina has worked in almost every possible part of the culinary world and has steadily risen through the ranks to earn her award-winning status, so she and Chef Pete have a meaningful discussion about how to mentor the next generation of upcoming chefs and culinary artists and making sure to actively promote diversity and inclusiveness as the absolute necessities they are. Creating positive and supportive work environments doesn't just happen naturally, so the chefs will have you some great recipes to cook up a quality workplace that will have employees beating down your doors to come and join.   This week's episode is one that should not be missed, so grab your plate and come on in to this week's Raw Ingredients podcast - where we always leave you wanting more.   https://www.instagram.com/celinatio/   https://twitter.com/celinatio   http://www.thebelfrylounge.com/   https://www.facebook.com/thebelfrylounge

Ever get the feeling that you've been reliving the same scenario everyday?  Or perhaps that that you've been reliving the same scenario everyday?  If so, then UH-OH!  Looks like you've been Groundhogged!  Allow Film Fighters Kon 'n Jon to give you the Same Day Treatment with their thoughts and opinions on the squirrely gopher in this freezing new Singlie!Tangents include:  Batting Cages, MILFs & Younger Dads, Bill Girly, Biscuits ‘n Gravy, Grand Theft On Auto, Cupid vs Icarus, Breads ‘n Spreads, Grandmaster Slam the 9th, Man Movies, Bennigan's Kilkenny Salad, The Andie MacDowell Tangent, Hand Lasagna (Again), Same Day Treatment, Ned TalksIntro/Outro Music by Math the Band.

There are plans to revive a restaurant chain that's a blast from the past, it appears that TikTok is looking to enter the world of e-commerce and another major retailer is leaving Chicago's Mag Mile.

For Episode #13, I sat down with Michigan State Senator Jim Ananich, a friend of nearly three decades. Our relationship had been characterized by tennis and basketball, using my 50% discount at Bennigan's when we weren't hungry, and spontaneous explosions of Dayton Family rap sessions in public. Somehow we've become responsible adults with children, and Jim is now the highest ranking democrat in the Michigan Senate. Thankfully he has not lost his integrity or his sense of humor.  In this chat we cover a lot: his harrowing adoption journey; losing both parents at a young age; and fatherhood as a catalyst for growth. Sit back, get ready to learn and to laugh.  Also: When your kid doesn't care that the governor is calling Peabo Bryson;  Why dumb people shouldn't form education policy;  Raising a biracial son Dragging days, flying weeks. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rory-hughes/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rory-hughes/support

Summary:When inflation goes up, and disposable incomes shrink, consumers approach their spending with increased scrutiny. Despite tighter budgets, however, people are still social and they still need to eat, and restaurants that consistently provide great value to their customers will come out on top. Today's guest is Jerry Morgan. Jerry is President and CEO of Louisville, Kentucky-based Texas Roadhouse, trading under the symbol TXRH. With 35 years of food service experience, including time at Bennigan's and Burger King, Jerry is an industry expert with a ton of institutional knowledge. He began his career with Roadhouse in 1997 as the managing partner of the first Texas Roadhouse in Texas, and worked his way up through the company ranks. In 2020 he was named President of Texas Roadhouse, and became CEO in 2021 following the untimely death of the company's founder and former CEO, Kent Taylor. In this episode, I speak with Jerry about the company values that have been instrumental to the success of the brand, how they're handling recent inflation, and the two additional restaurant concepts they'll be expanding over the next few years.Highlights: Jerry walks through the Texas Roadhouse backstory (03:03) Jerry explains how he got his start with Texas Roadhouse, and why it beat out other restaurant chains for his attention (05:29) Jerry describes the company's values, and their commitment to quality and service (06:54) Jerry unpacks the market partner structure of Texas Roadhouse (08:12) Jerry's philosophy on pricing, and how he looks at passing rising costs on to customers (09:50) How a company culture of "fun with purpose" helps Texas Roadhouse succeed (11:06) How Texas Roadhouse is approaching technology (15:14) Jerry describes the two additional restaurant concepts in the Texas Roadhouse family: Jaggers and Bubba's 33 (17:36) Jerry talks about the advantages of being a public company with increased cash generation from a stakeholder perspective (22:05) Links:ICR TwitterICR LinkedInICR WebsiteJerry Morgan LinkedInTexas Roadhouse LinkedInTexas Roadhouse WebsiteFeedback:If you have questions about the show, or have a topic in mind you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, elizabeth@lowerstreet.co.

Explore our wonderful world with Five Golden Things: The Liberti Lists! In this episode, a couple of gourmands dig into some delectably closed dining establishments. Top five closed restaurants! Email us your thoughts at fivegoldenthingspod@gmail.com.

In the 10 a.m. hour of the K&C Masterpiece, the guys react to the big game 2 win for the Mavs, get into a mock draft round up for the Cowboys, and celebrate the return of the mexican pizza

We talk about resturant chains that closed down for the most part. The Ultimate Beer Run. Also everyone had a relatively boring week.

Paul Mangiamele, CEO, Legendary Restaurant Group I have been a “turn-around guy” for the last 20 years and rarely do I encounter someone like Paul Mangiamele, who swooped in to fix long-standing fast casual brands Bennigan's and Steak & Ale. He not only wanted to set these brands on a better course, he put his money where his mouth was and bought the franchise. Once he had them back on their feet (and ensured distribution of those Baby Back Ribs and Monte Cristo sandwiches again), along came the pandemic. And yes, he and his wife Gwen, the co-owners, persisted and came up with new ways of connecting with customers and even increased their reach globally. If you are not familiar with the Fast Casual category, the Applebee's and Sizzler's of the restaurant world promise familiar menus nationally, but have been contracting for some time. Paul Mangiamele was brought in in 2011 to lead the turnaround of Bennigan's and Steak & Ale but he ended up buying the firm and bringing the brands back from the brink of Chapter 7. What worked? As Paul says “Not too many CEO's own their brands (100%) and the fact that my wife and I have significant skin in the game by investing our own money lends strong credibility to our franchise offerings and models.” Paul's work with these origin fast casual brands embodies the three key components of reboots that I teach at the Kellogg School: people, platform, and passion. Rather than cut costs as many turn-around experts advise, Paul decided to “invest our way into profitability, not save our way into profitability.” He followed the precepts of Ray Kroc, of McDonald's, who always said that the quality of service, cleanliness and value equals profitability. “I bought what I saw was the unlocked value of the brand and wanted to shine up these diamonds that got a little dirty through the mismanagement of people. We brought the leadership and retained the intellectual capital that my team possesses.” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rebootchronicles/message

After downloading a new update for Zoom allowing guests to join from the multiverse, Indie Art Today host Anthony J. Piccione decided to try it out for the Season Three premiere & the 1st ever video edition of the podcast. As a result, he was joined by a few of the characters from the upcoming return of IRTE's classic show Tammy's Bachelorette. For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with the characters about the dynamics within their family, (potential) plans for Tammy's upcoming birthday, what it's like working at the family restaurant Bennigan's, and more! Become a paid subscriber to Piccione Arts for just $5 per month to watch the video edition at www.anthonyjpiccione.com. Listen to the audio-only edition for free on Anchor - https://anchor.fm/indie-art-today/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4DARjC5HiSxETwHPYO11MQ Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9d38ac54-5042-4111-bb33-47b62d508f5f/Indie-Art-Today-with-Anthony-J-Piccione Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1511458832 Google - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xOGYzNTI0Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/b8b6zusk Radio Public - https://radiopublic.com/indie-art-today-with-anthony-j-pi-6neJ0Z Breaker - https://www.breaker.audio/indie-art-today-with-anthony-j-piccione Overcast - https://overcast.fm/itunes1511458832/indie-art-today-with-anthony-j-piccione Bullhorn - https://www.bullhorn.fm/indiearttodaywithanthonyjpicci Get your tickets to Tammy's Bachelorette, running at the Producer's Club in NYC from February 11th-March 5th, by visiting www.irteinfo.com. Follow us on social media for updates on future episodes Facebook – www.facebook.com/indiearttoday Instagram - @indiearttoday  Learn more about purchasing advertising space on our podcast by visiting www.fiverr.com/ajpiccione/promote-your-business-or-non-profit-on-my-podcast  Music: “Ethereal Dream” by Dox --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/indie-art-today/support

Dan Pool is the Owner and CEO of Pools Restaurant Group. He has owned and opened over 150 restaurants throughout the United States. Pools Restaurant Group currently consists of 30 Gandolfo's Delis and 18 Petro's Chili & Chips. Previously, Dan worked for Chili's and Bennigan's, owned several gourmet food trucks, and was the President of Golden Corral. In this episode… Some people learn through years of expensive college education. Others, like Dan Pool, learn through the school of hard knocks. When 15-year-old Dan came home to find all of his belongings tossed onto the front lawn, the future didn't look bright. He was sleeping in friends' cars and barely making enough to eat by working at fast food restaurants. But what started as a way to survive turned into a lifelong passion for the restaurant industry. Since then, he's started several restaurants, became the President of Golden Corral, and created his current business, Pools Restaurant Group. In this episode of the SpotOn Series, Chad Franzen is joined by Dan Pool, Owner and CEO of Pools Restaurant Group, to discuss how to turn unfavorable circumstances into roaring success. Dan shares how he learned to run a business without any formal education, the mistakes that turned into valuable lessons, and why he decided to start his own restaurant group.

WWE Themes that still slap, Covino's Bennigan's memories, are mid-level chain restaurants a thing of the past?, Bob Saget reactions, the Wordle rage, COVID brain, Aaron Rodgers fake story circulates // SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST! Get our weekly best of the week show, and exclusive full specialty shows, all by subscribing to this podcast! // Covino & Rich are now on Patreon! Hear the same great show on a new platform. Subscribe at patreon.com/covinoandrich for our live, daily podcast, exclusive live video streams, and behind the velvet rope content of the show. Check it out now and get more great content like this.

ZACK HANDLEN of the AV Club (and more) joins us, AS LUCK WOULD HAVE IT (2021), to learn:  This is our job, and we're doing our job ... THEME: "Fuck You If You Don't Like Christmas," from Crudbump, by Drew Fairweather PART ONE  The Irish BS starts early ... All foreign accents are the same ... Lavish Zack intro ... Defending "Pusher" ... Trusting reviewers ... Angry Walking Dead fans ... Needing an urgency vibe with nuance-disregard chaser ... Hallmark bona fides: mom vibes ... Tenzing Norgay takes you behind the process ... Aiming for fine! ... Horse Whisperer callback ... Leap Year echoes, Travel Channel vibes ... Clare Neiderpruem, bard of the natural world ...  Break: Original music by Chris Collingwood  PART TWO   Cast Rundown ... Niall Buggy ... The Expositional Challenge ... Plot mop-up: Australians, distillery business plan, forced diffidence ... Soulful-mopey male lead vs. Good sulky ... Niall Buggy ... Clip: A great deal of adulthood ... Avoiding poor choices, but not seeking great ones ... Spot the Angel: Adalia the Inkeeper ... St. Kevin, you are such a disease ...          Break: "Sayonara," by The Pogues PART THREE  Eat Your Heart Out: Mostly decently normal food ... Glum Irish desserts ... Violently incompetent carrot slicing ... Kathleen Turner overdrive ... Zero whiskey face ... Fruity whiskey ... BREAD ALERT, Loaf Mode ... Scree pizza ... Remaindered Tesco pizza ... Coffee'd and carbed out the yang ... NYC eating normalcy ... Sushi of Gary ... Egyptian food truck, second encore! ... Artifacts and shawarma ... Extremely instant-ass stew ... Those have flavors, sir ...   Break: "Screamager," by Therapy?  PART FOUR  The Hallmark Expanded Universe: Love on Iceland/Love on Ireland; just one letter, just one string; Hallmark should make more travel movies; Minting Balkan princes at industrial rates; The Tom Cruise Mummy "Dark" Universe; The Sickbed of Fitzpatrick ... Finnegan's Wake Crossover ... Overdetermined: The Claddagh ring blending of two worlds (not vasculitis); proposal "fakeout"; Grant, the Mulch Oaf; a Grinchy idea to join the matchmaking festival ... The hazed-by-locals business stratagem ... Local Hero vibes ... Writing to checklist, not to motivations ... You don't need explanations for inevitable moments ... Brennan is a bread dick ... Utensil negging ... Crossover: Midsommar ... Rethinking The Wicker Man ... No bees in the Hallmark universe ... Lacey Chabert's The Quiet Man ... The Matchmaker ... No idea how matchmaking works ... Break: "The Wild Cats of Kilkenny," by The Pogues  PART FIVE The Hallmark Bechdel Test: A well-tempered yes ... The Hallmark Voight-Kampff Test: Professional elopers; time-wasting Hallmark boss ... Who's the Real Villain?: Sister Crispin; the progress of time; capital homogeneity (O'brien's Pub and Beef's); superpredator meet-cute ... Title/Sequel: Forgetting the title; Love of the Irish; 2Lucky; As Luck Would Have Us ... Fast ... Marriage Troubles! ... Rating: 3.5 ... Travel to another Vancouver ... Break: "Big Sad Eyes," by The Immediate PART SIX The Leftovers: A new opportunity: Ireland! ... Eternal hold music ... Problematic UK preservationism ... The world's oldest Bennigan's ... Cute sunnies ... Real pit BBQ ... The human Chamber of Commerce ... Why are strangers being nice? ... Mrs. Nick Swisher ... An exhausting character on the Giambi A's ... Hashtag hashtag hashtag ... The real Howth Castle ... Mormon influencer on a week's athletic vacation ... Otherwise nice clothes! ... The top 30 orthodontists in Ireland ... IMDB Dive: Christina Conradt and a very busy year in one teen's life ... Bildungsroman, epistolary ... Timorous partner role reversal ... Geriatric volunteer, Irish goldbrickers ... Chief Miles O'Brien's mind palace ... Plugs! ... Merry Christmas!   All other music by Chris Collingwood of Look Park and Fountains of Wayne, except: "Orchestral Sports Theme" by Chris Collingwood and Rick Murnane and "Sister Christian (Loop)," by Night Ranger and "It's Over, Goodbye," by The Miami Showband. Follow Zack on Twitter: @Zhandlen Check out Zack's Patreon here. Buy Zack's dang X-Files book here.

It's Week 3 on GaryVee's Die Hard Dialogue! Gary Vaynerchuk and Jessie Coffield are joined by Brandon Perna to breakdown the New York-Denver matchup. The ThatsGoodSports “anchor” gives his prediction for how many touchdowns “Teddy 2 Tuds” will throw and how he ended up at a Bennigan's in California to watch Denver win the big game. Then, two very familiar faces to New Orleans and New England dial in to talk about their Week 3 Matchup. Super fans Da Boom and Silver Bullet tell us about where their teams stand after 2 games. Be sure to check out the DraftKings Sportsbook to see what Gary and guests picked for the Odds Boost and follow the DraftKings social media to join GaryVee's Die Hard Dialogue contest for viewers! 1st place wins a share of $1000 and a Peyton Manning Autograph 9.5 graded card! Follow the crew on Twitter! Gary: https://twitter.com/garyvee Jessie: https://twitter.com/Jessie_Coffield Brandon: https://twitter.com/BrandonPerna

Welcome back it's time to get a TAD Belligerent!  This week the boy's review Ithaca Beer Co's The Country Pumpkin as well as Old Ox Brewery's Oxtober Bier, we recap Jet's Bday / the first away tailgate, TAD management devises the next business venture for the lady convicts, and we finish up talking the best restaurant in the world Bennigan's!   Breakdown:  (16:40) - The Country Pumpkin and Oxtober Bier alcohol review (22:40) - Ithaca Beer Co's The Country Pumpkin score's  (35:50) - Old OX Brewery: Oxtober Bier  (37:25) - Jet's Bday / The First Away Tailgate (54:45) - The Lady Convict's next business venture! (01:03:05) - If Bennigan's can close anything can close!        

Trivia Match We are so excited to have Scott Meyers and Michael Jastroch on our show. Michael Jastroch can be heard on the improvised comedy podcast, Victrola. Do you know the answers to the following questions: What is the largest body of fresh water in Africa? Kristen Bell was a voice in which video game franchise? What children's book was written by an Author that disappeared during World War II? Which comedy duo produced the song Stonehenge? The color orange is included in which countries' flags? The Rainbow Six series of video games is based on a 1998 novel by what best selling author? Who sculpted The Kiss? The title of what 1971 William Peter Blatty novel was also the unofficial job title of Father Lankester Merrin? What U.S. state's constitution did Congress forget to ratify when they granted it statehood, an omission only fixed 150 years later? You might get angry again or paranoid living in the dystopia where you find out a certain dessert is trademarked in the United States by Bennigan's restaurants. If you liked this episode, listen to the first match between Millenium vs Willenium episode. Music Hot Swing, Fast Talkin, Bass Walker, Dances and Dames, Ambush by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Don't forget to follow us on social media: Patreon - patreon.com/quizbang - Please consider supporting us on Patreon. Check out our fun extras for patrons and help us keep this podcast going. We appreciate any level of support! Website - quizbangpod.com Check out our website, it will have all the links for social media that you need and while you're there, why not go to the contact us page and submit a question! Facebook - @quizbangpodcast - we post episode links and silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess. We will also post old videos of us with Katy Colloton. Instagram - Quiz Quiz Bang Bang (quizquizbangbang), we post silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess. Twitter - @quizbangpod We want to start a fun community for our fellow trivia lovers. If you hear/think of a fun or challenging trivia question, post it to our twitter feed and we will repost it so everyone can take a stab it. Come for the trivia - stay for the trivia. Ko-Fi - ko-fi.com/quizbangpod - Keep that sweet caffeine running through our body with a Ko-Fi, power us through a late night of fact checking and editing!

We are back with season 2 episode #1! We're high kicking it off like Dave Gahan spinning on stage with Depeche Mode! Melissa brings us all her keyboard soaked favs from the early 80's into the 90's. She'll talk about how this band drew her to her people...and to the deluxe nachos at Bennigan's. As always listen to the mixes linked below! Depeche Mode Mix - YouTube Music / Spotify

Thank you for tuning in!  On today's episode we will be taking a look at some of the now extinct and slowly disappearing restaurant chains of the 80s and 90s including places like Chi-Chi's, Bob's Big Boy, Bennigan's and Showbiz Pizza.  You will learn the backstory of the restaurants as well as fascinating information that you may not have been aware of.   I found so much information that there will be a continuing episode released in the next few weeks.Here are some links to information about Showbiz Pizza that I mentioned on the show:Rock-A-Fire Explosion Documentary:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTmhS6hcY-AShowbiz Pizza vs. Chuck E. Cheese aka "The Pizza Wars"  :  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HXTwLbvQPMContact me anytime:  Email- popcultureretrospective@gmail.comInstagram- @popcultureretrospectiveTwitter- @popcultureretro

Trivia Rematch We are so excited to have the winners from the UNICEF trivia Fundraiser join us. They are some incredible quizzers! Toni and Fred are team RMS Titanic. Amy and Lexie are Undecidedly Weird. Together they were able to win the UNICEF Fundraise, but who will win this battle? Do you know the answers to the following questions: What 1952 Technicolor musical is mostly remembered for 4 words from its titular song? It's the product of a famous German Shepherd living in a Cornish castle where King Arthur was said be conceived, made from colorless, flavorless collagen. A featured subject of art and often seen on stamps, Marianne is a symbol of which European Republic? What is the longest river located entirely in Europe? Which novel had to be smuggled to Milan to be published in Italy in 1957? The Rainbow Six series of video games is based on a 1998 novel by what best selling author? Who sculpted The Kiss? The title of what 1971 William Peter Blatty novel was also the unofficial job title of Father Lankester Merrin? What U.S. state's constitution did Congress forget to ratify when they granted it statehood, an omission only fixed 150 years later? You might get angry again or paranoid living in the dystopia where you find out a certain dessert is trademarked in the United States by Bennigan's restaurants. If you liked this episode, listen to the first match between Millenium vs Willenium episode. Music Hot Swing, Fast Talkin, Bass Walker, Dances and Dames, Ambush by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Don't forget to follow us on social media: Patreon - patreon.com/quizbang - Please consider supporting us on Patreon. Check out our fun extras for patrons and help us keep this podcast going. We appreciate any level of support! Website - quizbangpod.com Check out our website, it will have all the links for social media that you need and while you're there, why not go to the contact us page and submit a question! Facebook - @quizbangpodcast - we post episode links and silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess. We will also post old videos of us with Katy Colloton. Instagram - Quiz Quiz Bang Bang (quizquizbangbang), we post silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess. Twitter - @quizbangpod We want to start a fun community for our fellow trivia lovers. If you hear/think of a fun or challenging trivia question, post it to our twitter feed and we will repost it so everyone can take a stab it. Come for the trivia - stay for the trivia. Ko-Fi - ko-fi.com/quizbangpod - Keep that sweet caffeine running through our body with a Ko-Fi, power us through a late night of fact checking and editing!

Crew Jones. Key Performance Indicators. Iced Cream. The Gang (and Josh!) discuss “Brainswitch” (5/26/2003). Who here remembers Bennigan's? Pretty sure they had pancakes.

Welcome to 'Oh Lockdown. How We Laughed' season two, episode 13, with special guests, all the way from Derry in Irelsnd, Wendy Blemings and Rory McSwiggan (Chicken Box Comedy) Wendy and Rory have been running one of the internet's friendliest and most atmospheric regular zoom gigs since Lockdown began. They strive to recreate the atmosphere of the much missed Bennigan's Bar every Thursday night, from 8.30 on Twitch and 9pm on Facebook Live. Wendy handles the green room and tech, freeing Rory up to host as the inimitable Les Ismore. Join us as we chat about Comedy, Lockdown and finding the right moment to get your paranoid host to walk freely into the Coven for International Women's Day.

Co-founder of The Kates on Broadway and acclaimed Chicago comedy vet Amy Sumpter goes over her amazing 2019 set at Strip Joker in this season 3 finale! We discuss making space for women in stand-up (and in the world), the time her breast ended up in an old lady's mouth on the subway, and what not to do when your gynecologist shows up to a pelvic exam dressed as a pirate. Timestamps: 01:00 – Set from Strip Joker 14:00 – “I come from a pretty funny family” Mentions of 7th Grade, Mean Girls, High School, Medieval Times, Jewel Osco, Bennigan’s 16:35 – “I want to be the weirdo; I want to be the character actor” Mentions of College, Chicago, Second City 17:45 – “…And that’s where I met Kelsie Huff” Mentions of Kelsie Huff, The Kates, Bear (The Nephew), Columbia College, Second City Conservatory 18:55 – The Kates Origin Story Mentions of Frankie J’s on Broadway, Methadone Clinics, One-Woman Shows, ‘Huffs’, Tragedy Plus Time, ‘Enough is Enough’ Webseries 21:40 – “Chicago is very small” 22:25 – “Whenever I have issues [with someone], it’s usually a white dude” (SPOILER ALERT) 22:55 – “I have been getting onstage since I was twelve” 23:21 – “Open mics just make me want to quit comedy” 24:37 – “Talk about what you know” 24:54 – “Don’t try to emulate your favorite comics” Mentions of Eddie Murphy, Lilly Tomlin, Amy Schumer 25:30 – Bad Sitcom Writing vs. ‘The Office’ 26:10 – Amy’s First Open Mic Story Mentions of Chicago Trolley, Corona Beer, Withered Lady-Boners, Eric Estrada, ‘Chips’, The Comedy Hole of Shame 32:02 – Moving to Chicago vs. LA 32:42 – ‘The Kates’ Begins Mentions of Female Representation, Edgewater, Kate The Great’s Book Emporium, The Book Cellar, Facebook, Feminism 35:11 – Getting into the Set 35:13 – The High Kick Mentions of Cartwheels, Counseling, Therapy, Macho Man Randy Savage 36:57 – Underwear Covered in Pubic Hair Mentions of Gen-X, Shaving, Litmus Test 37:54 – 3-Year Old Nephew, Bear, Trying to Swear Mentions of Child Psychology, Teaching, Testing Limits 40:11 – The L-Cup and “You’re Welcome!” Mentions of Strip Joker, Specialty Bras, Motifs, X-Treme Commercials, Body Positivity, Believe Women 43:40 – Midwestern Politeness 44:20 – The Subway Incident Mentions of Rebirth, Mid-Life Crisis, Hindsight, Turkey Dogs 46:27 – Mom Is Taller Than Dad 48:30 – The Tom Green Digression Mention of ‘The Tom Green Show’ Season 1, Episode 9: ‘Parent Statues’ Season 2, Episode 11: ‘Best of Special’ Mention of Drew Barrymore 50:20 – “I’m not a virgin and that’s sad” Mentions of Pound Town, Self Esteem 52:11 – “Why do some people just get to live in Pound Town?” Mentions of Hot Privilege, Serial Monogamy, Relationship Baggage, Chemistry 54:57 – The Gynocologist Mentions of Halloween, Speculums, Tinder, Salvatore Dali, Empowered Vaginas 57:10 – Revealing The Pasty 59:58 – Reviewing the Set 1:01:21 – “I don’t necessarily believe in ‘suffer for your art’” 1:01:45 – Advice for Aspiring Comedians 1:03:18 – Where Can We Find You? Podcast: ‘Shaped’ She’s Crafty: Chicago’s All-Female Beastie Boys Tribute Band The Kates @ The Book Cellar Upcoming Comedy Album 1:04:28 – Final Words  

Episode 75 - S/o to TonyDaMimbo for rising Bennigan’s from death and their top notch Monte Cristo. We also get into how dumb sports clothing is. Well kinda. We lost part of the episode. Then we get into the whole PS5 fiasco. Get some IHIBW and Aggressively Midwestern swag at www.ihibw.threadless.com Email us any questions, comments or concerns at ihibw69@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @ihibw for up to date news on the podcast and a picture pack for each episode. Follow our sponsors on IG @koopsmustard @dead_of_night_distillery Don’t Forget to leave a 5 star rating AND REVIEW on iTunes and review because we know you enjoyed this episode.

Yesterday Jamie came into my room crying that Jim Moore was being hateful to her.  Because of Daniel Capiro she and Jim Moore have been at each other's throats since last year.  I am usually there at feeding time to referee, but since I have been spending my evenings with Richard Martin, they have been going at each other pretty steadily.   Jamie said I never defend her and that she has to work so hard for me and these animals and then put up with being called names by volunteers and getting no respect from them.  I cried with her.  I do ask way too much of her.  I wrote Jim Moore a letter telling him to knock it off or get out.  I was depressed when I met with Richard Martin and as I came through his office door, he handed me two bouquets of soft peach coloured roses.  One was for me and the other for Jamie.  I almost cried.   In his helpful, if not overbearing way, he commenced to telling me everything I should say to her.  He asked why I laughed and I explained; because that was exactly, almost verbatim, what I had said to her.  It is so weird how we respond so similarly to situations.  I had bought Air Purifiers for his office and the lake house and the condo, because the dust is so bad I can't breathe in these places.   He kept saying he wanted to pay for them but I told him he could pay for the electricity to run them and I would pay for the units, since I was the only one benefitting from them.  He got really adamant about paying for it so I told him he could donate the amount to the cats and he did on one unit.   We went to the California Club where he told the valet that he usually parked right by the door and was allowed to do so.  He insists that he rarely comes here and that he pulls that sort of thing just to see if he can get away with it.  The people there were older and just as “plastic” as the younger set we watched at Stormin's.  All these people looking for love in all the wrong places.  He pointed out to me the sort of women he would be attracted to and it made me wonder what on earth he saw in me.   They were petite and conservative to the point of boring.  Petite, I understand.  Every man I have ever known wanted a woman he could carry under one arm.  (It must go back to the cave man mentality.)  Conservative is another issue altogether.  He likes to be high profile, noticed and remembered.  He said when he dies there will be a provision in his will that pays mourners to wail for his passing so that it will be the biggest funeral of all time.  As someone who is often in the spotlight, I am thankful that when I am with him, it is on him.  I can relax when I don't feel like every word out of my mouth is subject to end up on the front page of the Metro section of the St. Pete Times.   Speaking of which, at the Brown Dog later that evening I ordered the lamb, which happened to be the same thing the man at the table next to me had ordered.  Richard Martin, always quick to converse with people he doesn't know, asked the man what fine dining experience he would compare the Brown Dog to.  They went from there to a discussion about real estate developing and politics and they came to find out they knew each other by name although not by sight.   The guy's name was George ? and he is the attorney for the St. Pete Times and a developer of commercial real estate in downtown St. Pete.   He owns the building next to my Anderson House, the Kress building and apparently quite a few renovated old buildings.  We went from there to have a drink at Bennigan's.  I had already had my one wine limit so Richard Martin ordered a double Gin and Tonic.   We finished the discussion on swinging that we had started last week and I believe he understands how I feel about it.  He said that, of course, he would not offer me a smoke or a drink or anything else that would cause me to fall.  He said that he was only making an observation about the gay woman from the Farm Store and that in no way did he mean it as a suggestion that I should do anything.  I am glad that we can talk things out like this.   He asked me if Don were to show back up tomorrow, would I go back to him as his wife.  I hadn't thought too much about “what if….” and found myself talking about it and thinking it through out loud.  He seemed agitated that I couldn't give him a quick and definite answer but he conceded that I should think it through before answering.  He asked if given what I know about Don now to be true, if I still love him, and I couldn't answer that very well either.   After much thought and discussion I answered him truthfully and with conviction that I would take care of Don financially, but that given his indiscretions, I was under no obligation to give him my love, nor myself in marriage.  As to if I love him; I loved him, and for that reason alone would I continue to provide for him, but no more would I sacrifice myself.   He asked for all of these answers based upon my life not including Richard Martin and these were the answers I would give whether Richard Martin were in my life or not.   I know that it is because of knowing Richard Martin though, that I could come to these conclusions, because before him I did not believe that a good man was something that actually existed.  I might have settled for being married to Don because I would not have looked outside of our relationship for anyone who would love me without hurting me.   Today Richard Martin is going with Zena Lansky to the Rolls Royce Club which is meeting at the Aquarium.  She asked him to drive because she is afraid of scratching the Rolls.  She won't even visit him at the lake house because of the dust and everything he tells me about her is negative.  She is Jewish, head strong, self righteous, prissy and volatile.  Then he tells me that she has planned the month of October for the two of them and that every time they go out, all he can think about is when he'll be able to call me.  This sounds an awful lot like Don's excuses with Pam Enriquez.   For four years Don kept telling me that he really didn't love her, that their relationship was soon to end, but it dragged on for four years because Don said he didn't want to hurt her feelings.  Hindsight being 20/20 I guess that goes to show that he cared more about not hurting her, than hurting me.   I have encouraged Richard Martin to see this thing through because when I do ask him for a commitment, I don't want him to have any regrets.  I wondered last night if I was being honest with myself.  Richard Martin observed that I have been masochistic in my relationships and have always sacrificed self for the other party's desires.  He said it is human nature to take advantage of any given situation and that he doesn't want to take advantage of me just because I will let him.  Am I encouraging him to continue to hurt me because this continues my pattern, or do I really believe it is the best thing for us in the long run?   What is the alternative?  I cannot seek other partners because of my beliefs.  If I demand his exclusive attention then won't I be asking too much, too soon?   I've been writing my story since I was able to write, but when the media goes to share it, they only choose the parts that fit their idea of what will generate views.  If I'm going to share my story, it should be the whole story.  The titles are the dates things happened. If you have any interest in who I really am please start at the beginning of this playlist: http://savethecats.org/   I know there will be people who take things out of context and try to use them to validate their own misconception, but you have access to the whole story.  My hope is that others will recognize themselves in my words and have the strength to do what is right for themselves and our shared planet.    You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile   You can see photos, videos and more, updated daily at BigCatRescue.org   Check out our main channel at YouTube.com/BigCatRescue   Music (if any) from Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) This video is for entertainment purposes only.

Cristian Pache's debut with the Braves, Players and parents revolt in the Big 10, Hawerchuk passes for the last time, bring me the head of Mike Trout, how does a 3B make a catch in the right field corner? sportswriters line up to mock a man for his opinion, Guice not nice, Rob Schneider owns Pittsburgh, Babe Ruth baseball card, NBA commish's list of acceptable strip joints, lots of Braves history involving Smoltz, Niekro, and yes I-285 Pascual Perez, SEC school has an 'outbreak' of the chinavirus, petedavis.buzzsprout.com, Pete's Tweets, This Day in Braves and Baseball History. Listen and I'll regale you once again with tales of old from Bennigan's and the Limelight Disco next to the Disco Kroger

In this episode I get the chance to sit down with Jess DeSham Timmons from Cherry Block Craft Butcher + Kitchen in Houston, Texas. See all things Cherry Block here: https://www.cherryblockbutcher.com Follow Cherry Block on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cherryblockhou Check Cherry Block on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/cherryblockhtx Follow Jess DeSham Timmons on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jess_timmons See Bravery Chef Hall here: http://braverychefhall.com Bravery Chef is currently at 75% capacity and open Monday - Friday for dinner and Saturday and Sunday for lunch and dinner. They also do curbside, take out, & delivery. First off, if this interview doesn’t make you smile, I don't know what will. She has an infectious laugh and such a positive attitude that it truly gives you hope in a time that feels at times hopeless. Jess talks about her route from Bennigan's to Landry's to Foodways Texas to Republic Country Club and BBQ to Caboose BBQ and now to her partnership at Cherry Block. They opened July 2019 and February 2020 was their record month...then came the pandemic. Since then they essentially reopened 3 times since to pivot and adapt to the new world with COVID.  I was a fan of H.E.B. in Texas before talking Jess, but now I am a HUGE supporter. It is so interesting and moving as to what they are doing for Cherry Block(it's employees especially) and other restaurants. Cherry Block is doing 5 items(smoked ham hock gumbo, pimento cheese, Dr. Pepper short ribs set on cheese grits, marinated steak sliced with mashed and collard greens, and red beans and rice. Stay on the lookout for them in your local H.E.B. They are in the deli section(grab and go). It's the Texans Helping Texans Program. This interview too is a GREAT primer for restaurants, especially with the safety protocols that they put in after day one. She talks too about her management style which is firm, but with compassion. Find Cherry Block here: 409 Travis #368 Houston, TX 77002

Episode 6 on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, co-hosted by Chuck Macheca and Doug Curlee, produced by Justin Paulk. The episode includes Bennigan's memories, good neighbors, near fights at McDonald's, and lowest paying jobs ever.

The show opens with eSports confusing Ken, then the guys talk Sports wagering and Gambling in Iowa with Brian Ohrilko from the Iowa Gaming and Racing Commission, then it's time for Restaurant Radio with Stu's BBQ, Abelardo's, McAlister's Deli, Bennigan's on Merle Hay, Whiskey River in Ankeny and Ames and the Founder's Pub in Bondurant. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The show opens with eSports confusing Ken, then the guys talk Sports wagering and Gambling in Iowa with Brian Ohrilko from the Iowa Gaming and Racing Commission, then it's time for Restaurant Radio with Stu's BBQ, Abelardo's, McAlister's Deli, Bennigan's on Merle Hay, Whiskey River in Ankeny and Ames and the Founder's Pub in Bondurant.

In today's episode:➡️ In Big 12 Headlines, Brian and Jasmine talk about why Sooners Head Coach Lincoln Riley say's "we'll play in the parking lot if we have to" and Kansas guard Devon Dotson is entering the NBA draft after leading the Big 12 Conference in scoring his sophomore season!➡️ Brian and Jasmine also continue breaking down the greatest single season from each Big 12 college football team according to CBS Sports/Ben Kercheval and input from them! And today they're looking at YOU, TCU and Texas!➡️ AND in mixed bag talk, Brian and Jasmine continue to argue about Dak Prescott's alleged house party which turns in to a Russell Wilson tie in where Brian teaches us all the correct way to say, "Ciara", a story on killer rats, and how Jasmine got in to a bar fight with a USC fan at a Bennigan's all while she was eating a "Death By Chocolate" dessert and wearing a cut-off denim skirt... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode: ➡️ In Big 12 Headlines, Brian and Jasmine talk about why Sooners Head Coach Lincoln Riley say's "we'll play in the parking lot if we have to" and Kansas guard Devon Dotson is entering the NBA draft after leading the Big 12 Conference in scoring his sophomore season! ➡️ Brian and Jasmine also continue breaking down the greatest single season from each Big 12 college football team according to CBS Sports/Ben Kercheval and input from them! And today they're looking at YOU, TCU and Texas! ➡️ AND in mixed bag talk, Brian and Jasmine continue to argue about Dak Prescott's alleged house party which turns in to a Russell Wilson tie in where Brian teaches us all the correct way to say, "Ciara", a story on killer rats, and how Jasmine got in to a bar fight with a USC fan at a Bennigan's all while she was eating a "Death By Chocolate" dessert and wearing a cut-off denim skirt... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we read listener reviews. Well, actually, only Jason reads listener reviews because Tom couldn't remember the password to the email account. Instead, Tom reads Yelp reviews of Bennigan's. Enjoy!

Chef Eric Chiappetta is a Denver, CO native and the host of the Chef or Death Podcast. We talk about his vast experience coming up in the industry including some deep dives into Bennigan’s. First job in the industry? Busboy at Red Lobster in Lakewood, CO - 14 years old Proudest moment(s) of your career? Cooking for Julia Child at Aubergine Cafe in 1997 Food and/or drinks staples in your house? Keto/Paleo - Protein and vegetables Two things most people don't know about you? I wanted to be the shortstop for the Yankees. I am a classically trained vocalist Words to live by? Do Good Website - Chef of Death Facebook - /chefordeath Instagram - @chefordeathofficial Twitter - @eric_chiappetta Chef. Former Oenophile. Food Blogger. Host of the podcast, Chef or Death. Expert Parallel Parker. Super Genius. Devastatingly Handsome. Mildly Modest. A native Coloradoan, chef Eric is the former chef/owner of 3rd Ave Eclectic Burgers & Cuisine, Larimer Hot House, 3Top Catering, and Chia’s Breakfast & Lunch Counter. He has over 30 years of bloodletting, alcohol consumption, teeth grinding and mastering all applications of applying heat to ingestible matter. This is the Podcast Chef or Death – He explores the Food and Beverage community and talks with the who’s-who of mountain movers and icons in his industry. A longtime devotee of David Letterman, Johnny Carson and Charlie Rose, chef Eric manages to interview his guests with probing questions while keeping things light with his wit, sarcasm and humor. Putting his subjects at ease, Eric uncovers more than just vanilla answers. His charm and authenticity pull his interviews to a next-level of casual conversation while giving his listeners a can’t-put-it-down listen. When he’s not researching for his next show, Eric can be found doing laundry, playing fetch with his cat Nero, or checking his hair.

Breaking news in the Ukraine saga, as George Kent testifies that issues were brought up regarding Hunter Biden’s corruption. Jason Buttrill joins Stu to discuss his take, as well as a look at what’s really happening in Turkey and Syria with the U.S.-negotiated ceasefire. A look into all of Hunter Biden’s personal shortcomings pre-Burisma. Brian Riedl from the Manhattan Institute dives into crazy Democratic proposals and how much they would cost in the real world. Beto O’Rourke’s political career is imploding faster than a Bennigan's or a Toys “R” Us franchise. As she's surging in the polls, we need to remember why Elizabeth Warren is a ridiculous candidate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking news in the Ukraine saga, as George Kent testifies that issues were brought up regarding Hunter Biden’s corruption. A look into all of Hunter Biden’s personal shortcomings pre-Burisma. Brian Riedl from the Manhattan Institute dives into crazy Democratic proposals and how much they would cost in the real world. Beto O’Rourke’s political career is imploding faster than a Bennigan's or a Toys “R” Us franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview with Matt Fleming, an old friend, in which he divulges wishing he were Asian, getting fired from Bennigan's, and interviewing US senators. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-oneil-callaghan/support

The final episode of season one of the Made in Mandan podcast features guest Rob Knoll, co-owner of Bennigan’s restaurant. Rob talks about growing up in Mandan, his desire to open a sit-down, casual restaurant, and the programs he and partner Monte Stein used to open the restaurant. #madeinmandanpodcast #MyMandan

In this very special episode, we all learn a lesson about clowning around and our Lord. Darling Richman, the Hobo from Sobo, the Dumpster Diver with the Piledriver, gives the Sawbuck Belt the death grip as heis challenged by Conservative Jesus. Then, head of the league, Vic McWomahon butts heads out of the ring with Conservative Jesus, AKA The Trickle-Down Triumvirate, as they plan some possible shenanigans possibly from Bennigan's. Will Richman keep the Sawbuck Belt? Will there be a match in Westminster Abbey? Will Conservative Jesus get his trickle  down from the wealthy? Will Wheaton? Will Forte? We'll hear it all, on today's Saturday Night Slap-Up!!

Welcome to the 12th episode of The Dog Real Talk! My name is Agnieszka Janarek and I am your host! My guest today is Nancy Tucker - amazing trainer I have had a pleasure to learn from! If you can’t wrap your head around how to approach classical conditioning, desensitization in training - this episode is definitely for you! "Nancy is a certified trainer with the CCPDT, and a certified behaviour consultant with the IAABC. She teaches seminars, webinars, and workshops on dog training, dog behaviour, and the business end of training throughout Canada, the US, and Europe. She is also an instructor for Fenzi Dog Sports Academy and a regular article contributor to the Whole Dog Journal. She shares her home in Quebec, Canada with her husband Tom and their Border Terrier, Bennigan." Make sure you visit Nancy's website: https://nancytucker.com/ WE would love to hear your feedback about this episode! Let us know in comments, emails, regular mails (yes they still work ;) ), Facebook messages or any other way you want!

Food is one of GamerDude's favorite topics, and in this episode, he talks about the fast food places and family restaurants he went to when he was growing up.  He talks about Friendly's and the greatest ice cream sundae ever invented.  He also talks about the many different burger places his family visited, from Burger Chef to Carroll's to Gino's. He remembers his mother's obsession with a place called Lum's, and the family trips to the local Hanover Trail Steak House. He explains why he's not a big fan of steak, having spent time in Bennigan's, Ponderosa and Bonanza "steak" houses growing up. He talks about his love for salad bars and diners, and remembers discovering Mexican restaurants like Chi Chi's, South of the Border, and Chevy's. He also recognizes that a place like Chi Chi's is to Mexican food what Red Lobster is to seafood. He also talks about his favorite things from "the big three": Wendy's, Burger King and McDonalds, and he shares the ear-worm he grew up with, thanks to McDonalds: two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, on a sesame seed bun.

DJ Heat gives thanks and an update to her revealing therapy session from the previous week (2:40). Then it's off to discussing Kodak Black's dis to Lil Wayne, which spawns the question: Is hip-hop the only genre where the new generation blatantly disrespects the OGs? (11:39). Plus, we talk about legal troubles facing Kanye West (28:22) and De La Soul (34:01). Rounding things out is Dee Woodz's tale of meeting MC Lyte at a Bennigan's in Waldorf (37:26). Random, we know.

Join James Lott Junior as he returns to AfterBuzz TV to interview Katie O’Brien, Katy Colloton, and Caitlin Barlow of TV Land's Teachers! Elementary school teachers serve a critical role in society, as they help shape the minds of America's kids. That presents a problem, however, when the educators who are trying to mold the country's youth don't have their own lives in order. Whether it's Ms. Snap hooking up with the school's janitor or Ms. Bennigan flirting with the resident "hot dad," the ladies teaching the youngsters on this comedy series are far from being the role models that parents would like teachers to be. "Teachers" is written by and stars the Katydids, a troupe of six performers who all have a name that is a version of Katie. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chances are you know every word of their hit single, but can you name another song by Papa Roach? We can! That is because we spent the week subjecting ourselves to the unique blend of emo sad boy lyrics and nu metal found on the album Infest, released April 25, 2000. In this episode we discuss faces, Jet Li, scrotums, emus, meat jokes, holy wars, suicide, Fight Club, nipples, bears, Bennigan’s, ghosts, blood brothers and so much more! Hatepod.com | @AlbumHatePod | Inst: @hatePod | hatePodMail@gmail.com

Andy has been working in the food service industry for over 40 years of his life. He has been in and out of restaurants his entire life. He owned several restaurants early on in his career, but was ready to take on the opportunity with a big company and joined Bennigan's as an assistant manager. After six months he was promoted and placed in charge of the entire state of California where the company was struggling. He quickly turned things around and was honored with one of only four creative excellence awards in Pillsbury's 60 year history. He has been climbing the ladder in the restaurant world ever since working at not only Bennigan's, but has also been a part of the groups with Rain Forest Café and Harrah's Worldwide.In this episode, Mike Linch talks with Andy Revella, about how his faith has played a role in his life and career, how he got his start in the restaurant industry, and some of the lessons that he has learned from the food business along the way.

Building an Iconic Brand   In this episode, Tom and Paul discuss: How to "revive" a previously popular brand. Why training can make or break your team. How important it is to have a company culture. Catering to your customer. Key Takeaways: Just because a brand may have lost popularity doesn't mean it's "dead". Building a relationship with customers means more than just having good service. Would you rather have a well-trained, successful team that MIGHT leave or an unsuccessful team that WILL stay? When building a company through franchising, you'll need to find owners who buy into your culture.   Paul is the passionate Chairman and CEO of Legendary Restaurants Brands and is leading Bennigans, Bennigan’s On the Fly and Steak and Ale to an exciting new era. Paul was formerly the President and CEO of Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina, an award-winning fast-casual Mexican chain and is also the author of Bennigan’s Return to Relevance…Bleeding Green 25/8.   Connect with Paul Mangiamele:   Twitter:  @Paulmangiamele Website:  https://bennigans.com/   Connect with Tom Niesen Owner & CEO, Acuity Systems, Inc:   Phone: 972-860-8695 x223 Website: www.SalesMadeEasy.com Email: Tom@SalesMadeEasy.com  

Episode 10! We made it! To celebrate, this episode is hilarious! We open up "The Deluge Drivers" by Alan Dean Foster. A sci-fi adventure romp with some very human lessons to teach about kitty people on an ice planet. CJ and Ben goof on things like killing the waiter at a Bennigan's, David Foster Wallace, how giving two thumbs up is actually pretty aggro in real life, and so much more! The world's funniest book podcast-Page 69 is sponsored by Audible. Get a free 30 day trial and a free audio book download at audibletrial.com/page69 Stay in touch with the show! Twitter: https://twitter.com/Page69podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/page69podcast/ Email: page69podcast@gmail.com

Nancy is a certified trainer with the CCPDT, and a certified behavior consultant with the IAABC. She teaches seminars, webinars, and workshops on dog training, dog behavior, and the business end of training throughout Canada, the US, and Europe. She has presented at conferences for the Pet Professional Guild (USA), the IAABC (UK), DogEvent (France), and will be presenting at the WOOF! 2019 conference in February here in the UK. She is also an instructor for Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, where she teaches online courses focusing on various topics including treating separation anxiety and learning to use desensitization and counter-conditioning to help fearful dogs. Nancy’s professional background in public relations, communications, and customer service management has inspired her to share her business experience with dog trainers to increase their bottom line and to take the stress out of communicating with difficult clients. Nancy has written numerous articles on dog behaviour and is a regular contributor to the Whole Dog Journal. She shares her home in Quebec, Canada with her husband Tom and their Border Terrier, Bennigan.

Summary: Nancy Tucker is a certified pet dog trainer and behavior consultant in Sherbrooke, Quebec. She teaches seminars, webinars, and workshops on dog training, dog behavior, and the business end of training in Canada, the U.S., and in Europe. She specializes in common behavior issues that affect the family dog, including more complex issues like aggression and anxiety. Nancy has also written numerous articles on dog behavior and is a regular contributor to Whole Dog Journal. At FDSA, she teaches a great class on separation anxiety, another on desensitization and counterconditioning, both of which are coming up in October, and a more lighthearted class on door greeting manners, which is currently running. Next Episode:  To be released 8/17/2018, featuring Helene Marie, talking about R+ Herding. TRANSCRIPTION: Melissa Breau: This is Melissa Breau and you're listening to the Fenzi Dog Sports Podcast brought to you by the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, an online school dedicated to providing high-quality instruction for competitive dog sports using only the most current and progressive training methods. Today we’ll be talking to Nancy Tucker. Nancy is a certified pet dog trainer and behavior consultant in Sherbrooke, Quebec. She teaches seminars, webinars, and workshops on dog training, dog behavior, and the business end of training in Canada, the U.S., and in Europe. She specializes in common behavior issues that affect the family dog, including more complex issues like aggression and anxiety. Nancy has also written numerous articles on dog behavior and is a regular contributor to Whole Dog Journal. At FDSA, she teaches a great class on separation anxiety, another on desensitization and counterconditioning, both of which are coming up in October, and a more lighthearted class on door greeting manners, which is currently running. Hi Nancy, welcome to the podcast! Nancy Tucker: Hi Melissa. Melissa Breau: So, to start us out, can you just share a little information to remind everybody who the dog is that you share your life with and what you’re working on with him? Nancy Tucker: Yep. We’re a single-dog family, and I know that this is sometimes shocking and even an alien concept to lots of people, especially a trainer who has only one dog. “What? Just the one dog? Oh no, what happened?” Nothing happened, we just have the one dog, and I just find life far more enjoyable and easier to manage with just the one dog. He’s a 1-year-old Border Terrier named Bennigan — or Benni, for short — and we’re not involved in any dog sports or organized activities. I work on run-of-the-mill pet dog behaviors with him, and of course he’s my demo dog for lots of teaching videos, so sometimes I end up teaching him behaviors I’ll never ask of him again. But he loves to learn and he’s total eye candy on the video because he’s crazy-cute. Melissa Breau: I cannot believe he’s already a year old. It feels like you just got him. Nancy Tucker: I know! Melissa Breau: I do understand he has his own fan club. Nancy Tucker: He does. He has his own Facebook page called Bennigan’s Shenanigans. It’s where I post lots of silly things, like our pretend conversations between us, or photos and videos of some of his activities. And I’ll sometimes post some really easy training videos, especially when his fans ask how I trained a particular thing he was doing in another video they saw. I really like doing “how to” videos for pet dog stuff because it gets people to interact with their dog in a way they’ve never done before. I didn’t realize just how popular Benni was until I was teaching a seminar in another city a couple of months ago on separation anxiety for trainers. I had photos and videos of Benni in my presentation, and after hearing me refer to him as “my dog, Benni,” one of the participants looked up suddenly and said, “Oh my god, you’re Benni’s mom?” It was a really humbling experience. She was more excited about that than my presentation. So I’m thinking I should probably put that on my business card: Benni’s mom. Melissa Breau: How’s his door behavior looking these days? Nancy Tucker: Pretty good, actually. We’ve come a long way with Benni, because his greetings are super-expressive, especially when me or my husband walk through the door. To be honest, I let it slide for the longest time because it’s incredibly easy to let these things slide with little dogs. When a large dog greets you by jumping up or weaving between your legs, you can’t ignore that. But when a little guy does it, it’s cute and far less dangerous, of course, so we let it slide a lot more often. But we worked on his door greeting skills a lot more this summer and he’s a star now. He still needs some help remembering what to do once in a while, and we still use management sometimes, which is normal, but overall he does me pretty proud. Melissa Breau: Nancy’s class this session, for anybody who doesn’t know, is on just that — getting a calm door greeting, instead of the crazy chaos I know I tend to have at my house when someone gets home. Looking at the syllabus, Nancy, it looks like the first few lectures are heavy on management. Why is managing this behavior such an important step in starting to fix it? Nancy Tucker: The first step in modifying behavior is doing everything we can to prevent the old behavior from being practiced. Every time a dog gets to do that behavior, it gets reinforced by something, and that means that we’re actually helping to maintain it somehow. Reinforcement, in this case, can be in the form of getting immediate access to somebody at the door, or sometimes it can also be attention from the person at the door, or attention from us. Even if we’re yelling or grabbing at our dogs to corral them or try to move them out of the way, we could inadvertently be reinforcing that behavior. Obviously the dog is getting something out of that behavior, or he wouldn’t keep repeating it. If we can prevent it by using some management, we’ll at least stop reinforcing it. Melissa Breau: Is it possible to manage it forever without actually working on it? Nancy Tucker: Yeah, for sure. In some instances I’d even recommend it, if the circumstances make training a new behavior more challenging than simple management. My goal is always to find a solution that will make life better for both the human and the dog, so yeah, if management is the best way to obtain that result, then I think it’s perfectly fine. On the other hand, polite door greeting is actually a fairly simple behavior to teach. It can take some time, especially if the dog has been practicing an unwanted behavior for a long time. But once we’ve got some polite behaviors in place and we continue to reinforce them, it’s so nice to not have to worry or scramble when someone comes to the door. Melissa Breau: As folks progress from management to training, what are their options? What kinds of alternative behaviors do you like to teach? Nancy Tucker: Contrary to popular belief, reducing a dog’s access to the door area is not the most effective approach. I talk a lot about this in class. We get the feeling that we need to control our dog’s access to the door, and to get him to stay somewhere else and to stay quiet, and that’s actually really hard. My goal is never to create robot dogs who stay away from the door and give all visitors a really wide berth. I want to allow dogs to check out who’s coming into their home. I want to encourage interaction. But I also want to help people teach their dogs more appropriate interactions in that context. So while we do cover some behaviors that essentially send the dog away from the door area when someone walks in, because that can be really handy at times, we’ll also be teaching our dogs that one of the most effective ways for them to get access to visitors is to keep their paws on the floor or to carry something in their mouth. This one’s really good for happy barkers or dogs who get mouthy when they’re excited. And we’ll use nose targeting and other fun games that allow the dog to regain some composure before he interacts with someone at the door. So it’s not about reducing access to visitors. It’s all about adding a little finesse to their greeting behavior. Melissa Breau: I’m going to guess that some of those things are initially taught away from the door. After all, as with all dog training things, we want to start small and then build up. So how do you go about making the door “small”? How do you break something down like that? Nancy Tucker: You’re right, we’ll start by working on all the new behaviors in a more neutral area of the home with very little distractions, just like any new behavior. And then we move the whole thing over to the door area, but with nobody coming or going. We’re just helping the dog generalize the behavior to a new location. And then we’ll start introducing the door into our training sessions by first we’re just opening and closing it with no one else around. Again, it’s all about adding an element of difficulty very gradually. And then we’ll go out and come back in and practice the new behaviors, which really, when you think about it, is not at all exciting to the dog. He’s thinking, “I just saw you two seconds ago. This is boring.” And this is what we want. We want the dog to be able to practice the new behaviors when he’s not excited. And then, when the dog is able to offer those behaviors in that context, we’ll ask someone else to practice the exercises with us, someone familiar to the dog who has already greeted them, spent a little time with them prior to practicing these exercises — again, we’re trying to make it least exciting possible for the dog — and then we’ll gradually make our way to having a stranger enter the home. That’s the Holy Grail. I know it can be very difficult for people to find, or they think it can be very difficult for them to find somebody to help them with these types of exercises, especially if they live in a more rural area, for example. But in the past, people have asked neighbors to help play this role, or they’ve invited a co-worker to stop by, and people are generally really happy to help. Melissa Breau: You’re also covering multi-dog households, right? Nancy Tucker: That’s right. Melissa Breau: How does adding extra dogs into it further complicate all of it? Nancy Tucker: When you have a door-greeting issue with a single dog, that’s usually a pretty basic situation to handle. But when you have multiple dogs, you sometimes need Ninja-level management and handling skills just to even get to your door. So we’ll be handling multi-dog households the same way we train any other behavior with multiple dogs, and that means one dog at a time. In the lecture that introduces multi-dog households, I talk about the instigator dog. Every multi-dog household has one of those. He’s the one that usually sets the others off by being the first to respond to a sound or other stimulus, and anyone who has more than two dogs can probably already recognize which one of their dogs I’m talking about here. Anyway, we’ll be working with one dog at a time, and ideally we’ll start working with the instigator dog first. And then those handlers can work with each of their other dogs also individually, just like any other training session. And then, once each dog has learned the new behaviors and they’re doing well with them, we can start working with multiple dogs at the door. But that’s an advanced level of difficulty, and there’s no rush to get to that point. So it’s always best to work systematically with one dog at a time before putting them all into an exciting situation where they can’t possibly succeed. Melissa Breau: It feels like you’ve got lots of pieces in here. I know you also cover door dashing. Personally, I think door dashing is super-frustrating, in addition to being incredibly dangerous in some situations. Any thoughts on why dogs do that, why they build a habit of dashing out the door? Nancy Tucker: In most cases, dogs push past us at the door because they’re in a terrible rush to greet whoever is there. Those that run out for an unauthorized adventure when there’s no one there to greet — they’re simply getting out there to have a good time, whether that means exploring the neighborhood or going into the yard down the street to meet up with their buddy. Sometimes it can be a sign that maybe the dog is a little bored or his needs aren’t being met, but most of the time, as long as we’re not talking about a dog who is aggressively running out the door — and we’ll talk about that a little later as well — but most of the time it’s just to have a good time, or because we’re taking too long to open the door. They want to get there quick. Melissa Breau: How do you approach that? How do you start to work on door dashing and what do you want the dog to do instead? Nancy Tucker: I like to teach the dog that an open door is not an invitation to step outside, and I make it really attractive and rewarding to stay put, even while the door is wide open and they can see or hear or smell the outside world. Naturally, we get there gradually through a series of exercises, but it really doesn’t take that long to teach. I’ve got a couple more exercises that I like to add to the end of this process that makes it even more likely that a dog will stick around close to the door, even if he does manage to step outside. But you have to take the class to know more about those. Melissa Breau: Some dogs may have years of practicing bad door habits — you mentioned this in passing earlier. Do you find that it can take a really long time to retrain? Obviously every dog is different, and people should move at their dog’s speed, but still, over the course of six weeks, what kind of progress can people expect to make? Nancy Tucker: You’re right — how long a dog has been practicing a behavior can affect how long it might take to change his behavior in any given context. But generally, once we get rolling with practicing the new games and exercises, people begin to see a shift in their dog’s response to the usual signs that someone’s at the door. Within a few weeks they often see reduced barking, or a faster response to the simple cues that they’ll be working on. For some people, they’ll get a handle on the door greeting part pretty quickly, and then they’ll spend a few more weeks after the class is finished to work on the dog’s interaction with guests after they’ve come inside and are visiting for a while. You get the dogs that stay excited and happy and are constantly trying to get visitors’ attention, but by then the students have lots of tools and ideas to work with to tackle that part of the problem. That’s kind of outside of the scope of the class, but the things that they learn during class will definitely help with that as well. Melissa Breau: What if we kind of … you know, secretly LIKE that our dogs are so excited to see us when we get home? Is training control in this situation going to change that? Nancy Tucker: If you’ve ever taken a training lesson from me, or followed one of my classes, you’ll probably have figured out that I actually like normal dog behaviors. I’m far from one to create super-quiet robot dogs, and I use the term robot dogs a lot. I like natural dog behavior. I think dogs should be allowed to greet guests, and so my goal here is not to take the fun out of it for them, but to at least take the chaos out of it. If, by the end of the class, your dog is running to the door to greet you or your guests with a super-wiggly body and a toy in his mouth with four paws on the floor and nobody’s tripping over each other and the door can be left wide open and nobody’s running off, then I will consider that a massive success. Melissa Breau: It sounds like my idea of success. I know you’ve got a note at the bottom of your class description about who is and isn’t appropriate for the class. I wanted to ask you about that. Can you share, along with a bit more information on who might want to consider signing up? Nancy Tucker: This is a super-important note. I want people to recognize that this class isn’t for the dogs who are fearful of strangers coming through the door, or dogs who might bark and lunge aggressively toward guests. Those dogs that bark at someone walking through the door and at the same time they’re backing up or they’re avoiding eye contact — they’re not happy to see or greet somebody. And that’s a whole other topic. That’s not what we’re addressing in this class. This class is for the dogs who are so excited about greeting someone, and their behavior is a little over the top, but they don’t know what to do with themselves when someone walks in, or they push past you when you go to open the door, or they knock you out of the way, or they’re jumping up on the door before you even get a chance to open it. These are dogs who are happy to greet someone, not fearful or upset about seeing somebody at the door. So this class is for those happy, excited dogs. Melissa Breau: Gotcha. So one last question — my new “last interview question” — what’s a lesson you’ve learned or been reminded of recently when it comes to dog training? Nancy Tucker: A-ha. Well, this summer I was reminded about how training a behavior in one context, like in one location maybe, doesn’t mean that our dog will know how to behave in a different context. It’s funny you bring this up, because this just happened again last night, but it’s a pretty simple concept and you would think that I would know this by now, but when the summer weather arrived and we started eating our meals outside on the deck, I realized that I had to teach Benni table manners all over again. He knows what’s expected of him when I’m eating at the kitchen table, or on a coffee table in the living room, or even when I’m sitting at my desk in my office, because we’ve practiced those. I eat all over the house, basically, and we’ve practiced those behaviors, and he’s really, really polite and he’s got this down pat. But when I sat down … we have an outdoor couch with a table, and when I sat down on the outdoor couch to eat my first meal on the deck this summer, Benni had no manners and he was all up in my face. It only took us a few repetitions to straighten this out, but it really reminded me about the importance of not assuming our dog knows something just because he can do it in another context or another location. It’s easy for us to forget that and to get frustrated with our dog because he’s doing a behavior that we don’t like, and we think, Well, he knows this. He knows he shouldn’t do this. But the context has changed, and it’s a good reminder that we just need to brush up on our training when we change the context or location. Melissa Breau: For anybody who is thinking about signing up, class registration closes on the 15th, so that should be in just a couple of days. This will come out, I think, on the 10th, so you’ve got just a couple of days before things close. So if you want to hop in, go over and do that. Also, we are going to be back next week with Helene Marie to talk about a topic that gets asked about a lot: herding in an R+ way, so using positive reinforcement to train herding behaviors. Thank you so much for coming back on the podcast Nancy! This has been great. I’m glad we got to chat through all this. Nancy Tucker: This is so much fun! I love chatting with you on podcasts! Melissa Breau: And thank you to all of our listeners for tuning in! If you haven’t already, subscribe to our podcast in iTunes or the podcast app of your choice to have our next episode automatically downloaded to your phone as soon as it becomes available. CREDITS: Today’s show is brought to you by the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy. Special thanks to Denise Fenzi for supporting this podcast. Music provided royalty-free by BenSound.com; the track featured here is called “Buddy.” Audio editing provided by Chris Lang and transcription written by CLK Transcription Services. Thanks again for tuning in -- and happy training!

Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi is one of the most accomplished poker tournament players in history, with four World Series of Poker bracelets, and two World Poker Tour titles. The 37-year-old got his career started by winning the L.A. Poker Classic in 2005, and followed that up by taking down the Borgata Winter Poker Open in 2006, the same year he won the Card Player Player of the Year award. Although Mizrachi has experienced his fair share of hardship following downswings, a tough real estate market, and some failed investments, he has always seemingly bounced back, as he did in 2010, when he took fifth in the WSOP main event for $2.3 million. Mizrachi has particularly excelled in the $50,000 buy-in Poker Players Championship, which he has won an incredible three times. The South Florida native first held the Chip Reese Memorial trophy in 2010, and did so again in 2012, and again this summer. (He even finished fourth in 2016!) With more than $16.7 million in career live tournament cashes, Mizrachi currently sits in 26th place on the all-time earnings list. He is one of four poker-playing Mizrachi brothers, including Eric, Donny, and four-time bracelet winner Robert. Highlights from this interview include a disdain for robots, 10-second decisions, a family of gambling enthusiasts, Rob's envelopes, ladies poker night with mom, the living room casino, bussing tables at Bennigan's, the six-figure RV, the downside of real estate, the upside of gold, being a three-time $50k champ, being a feel player, playing with no cards, holding on to your money, not gambling for a year, joining an adult swim team, high-stakes mixed games, losing a $170k pot to Daniel Alaei, losing money on swaps, listening to the way they breathe, getting fired from his dealing job, and fictional arrest scenarios.

KEITH BUCKLEY, author and lead singer of Every Time I Die joins us for 2016's Dater's Handbook and: Giambis ... REO Speedwagon ... They shoot Go-Go's, don't they? ... Rick Derringer, BOC and Nas memories ... The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle ... Royal wedding/Hallmark crossover ... Food snitching: UNFORGIVABLE ... Artistic Hallmark ... Mindwarped by Lifetime ... The Duchess does ALL her own stunts ... Meghan Markle is good ... Jarred by emotional realness ... The Expositional Challenge ... Dr. Susie ... Cocktail dresses, winter rain ... G-rated racy ... "Negging" funny-guys ... Pigtail pulling and desire without sex ... Lifetime: Nothing Is Safe ... Nerf tension ... Never get upset ... Spot The Angel: Wedding children, romcom atheism and David Duke's sister ... Eat Your Heart Out: Dinner in Oz, snitches get stitches, Keith would NOT marry the Duchess of Sussex, PASTRIES, authentic Bennigan's, thankless wings ... Good sports! ... Duane Laimbeer redux ... Meet your own Shmoiz ... Allergic and Unaware of It ... 100% subordinate failure rate ... The Devner Broncos ... Hallmark Expanded Universe: Christian postal detectives vs. yoga pants ... Overdetermined: Lampshading Uber Alles vs. Handbook formatting vs. Dater's Handbook thinking, Meet 'n' greet bullshit ... "He's A Killer 4" ... Wine Clown George: Too stuffy for middle management, kinda My Fair Lady, still kinda Keith's boy ... The Swagony of Defeat: Free lampshading with Prime ... Hallmark Bechdel Test: No, absolutely not ... Partner Chat: Cocktail dress, toddler party; Canadian brother; a family divide on embracing linear sincerity ... Rating: 5 stars ... Goodbye to Keith ... Leftovers: Real athletico ... Hal-9000's dinner suite ... Chekhov's Chicken Wing ... John Galt and the Affordable Atlas Shrugged ... Kristoffer Polaha's rescuing wryness ... Pants Spumone ... Jive-ass putt-putt ... "George's uptightness" duel ... MUSIC: "Fuck You If You Don't Like Christmas," from Crudbump, by Drew Fairweather • "If U Want It," from Cyber-Vision, by Drew Fairweather • "Don't Fear the Reaper" by Blue Oyster Cult • "In A Gadda Da Vida," by Iron Butterfly • "Take It on the Run," by REO Speedwagon • "Third and Wrong" by Chris Collingwood of Look Park and Fountains of Wayne. • ESPN NFL Primetime Theme #3 • GET KEITH'S NEW BOOK HERE.

Creed is just terrible…you can like Dave Matthews AND Jay-Z…it’s ok to take time off if a member of your band dies…we haven’t a clue who’s on our coin currency…the minute you pee on a minor, we don’t need a guilty verdict to think you’re probably not that great a person…there’s no room for Jell-O in jail…sophomoric humor, still funny…not guilty isn’t the same as innocent…and now Isa is podcast famous…still not over Aaliyah…nope, never seen one Woody Allen movie…could a one bedroom apt double as a sex dungeon…us briefly talking is a fallacy…we celebrate Cinco de Mayo for all the wrong reasons…crepes vs tortillas…on St Patrick’s day we time travel to Bennigan’s…cross dressing to fight in the Civil War…dammit Loretta, you picked the wrong side…when we say hooker, it’s with a smile and love…and then there’s Maude…que le falta decir a Kanye…don’t need liquor to slur…go Mariska…let’s all sing in unison…

Saddened by the recent announcement that Toys R Us will be shutting its doors forever, Christie and Nicole have decided to take this opportunity to honor the stores and brands of yesteryear that have succumbed to similar unfortunate fates. In loving memory of: Toys R Us Babies R Us Kids R Us KB Toys FAO Schwartz Noodle Kidoodle Discovery Zone Zany Brainy Warner Brothers Store Caldor Bradly’s Aimes Gadzooks Limited Too The Limited Delias Contempo Casuals Rheul Mars Walbaums A&P Genaurdis Borders B. Dalton The Wiz PC Richards CompUSA HH Gregg Circuit City The Sharper Image City Sports Ritz Camera Linens N’ Things Chi Chi’s Bennigan’s Kenny Roger’s The Sizzler Bob Barker as the Host of The Price is Right Additionally, this episode is also dedicated to all the parents that spent their Friday or Saturday nights during the 90’s in a mall with your daughters. Your sacrifices have not gone unnoticed. Be sure to like us on Facebook so that you stay up to date with everything and anything Underwhelmed Podcast related- https://www.facebook.com/underwhelmedpodcast/. Christie can be found on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/realchristiewheeler and Nicole can be found at https://www.instagram.com/realnicolekokinos. The official Underwhelmed Podcast Instagram page is- https://www.instagram.com/underwhelmedpodcast. Christie also misses the time when Chris Gunnels was her friend and even thought about emailing us. You’re our friend now, so be sure to email us at info@underwhelmedpodcast.com with your questions and suggestions!

Summary: Nancy Tucker is a certified pet dog trainer and behavior consultant in Sherbrooke, Quebec. She regularly teaches seminars, webinars, and workshops on dog training, dog behavior, and the business end of training to dog owners, trainers, and veterinary staff in Canada, the U.S., and in Europe. She specializes in common behavior issues that affect the family dog, including more complex issues like aggression and anxiety. Nancy has written numerous articles on dog behavior and is a regular contributor to the Whole Dog Journal. At FDSA, she's offering a great class on separation anxiety and a new class on desensitization and counterconditioning for the April Session. Links Nancy's Website Next Episode:  To be released 3/30/2018, featuring Nancy Tucker to talk about desensitization and counter conditioning. TRANSCRIPTION: Melissa Breau: This is Melissa Breau and you're listening to the Fenzi Dog Sports Podcast brought to you by the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, an online school dedicated to providing high-quality instruction for competitive dog sports using only the most current and progressive training methods. Today we'll be talking to Nancy Tucker. Nancy is a certified pet dog trainer and behavior consultant in Sherbrooke, Quebec. She regularly teaches seminars, webinars, and workshops on dog training, dog behavior, and the business end of training to dog owners, trainers, and veterinary staff in Canada, the U.S., and in Europe. She specializes in common behavior issues that affect the family dog, including more complex issues like aggression and anxiety. Nancy has written numerous articles on dog behavior and is a regular contributor to the Whole Dog Journal. At FDSA, she's offering a great class on separation anxiety and a new class on desensitization and counterconditioning for the April Session. Hi Nancy, welcome to the podcast! Nancy Tucker: Hi Melissa, hi everyone, I'm very happy to be here. Melissa Breau: I'm excited to have you here. To get us started out, can you just share a little information about the dog you share your life with and what you're working on with him? Nancy Tucker: Sure. I have a Border Terrier named Bennigan. He's not quite 9 months old yet, but he's creeping up on 9 months, so right now we're working on helping him navigate canine adolescence. That means we're teaching him the basics, with an emphasis on things like impulse control, and good, solid recalls, and trying to remain calm. Melissa Breau: With two classes on the calendar, I want to make sure we get to talk about both of them, but I wanted to start with the shiny new one. You named it “Feelings Change.” What inspired that name? Nancy Tucker: Well, it was catchy, because we're talking about feelings and we're talking about changing feelings. In training, we focus a lot on shaping behavior, and when we're dealing with behavior issues that are rooted in fear, we need to address the emotions that are driving that behavior. Lucky for us, there's a way to zero in on those emotions and help our dogs change how they feel about something, and that's huge. Melissa Breau: I know the core is desensitization and counterconditioning; I mentioned that during the intro. I think anyone who's been in the dog world for a while has probably heard those words thrown about, or at least seen the abbreviations, usually ds/cc, but can you explain what they actually mean? Nancy Tucker: In a nutshell, when we're talking about desensitization, we're describing a process that involves exposing our dog to something they fear, and that's done in a very measured and systematic way. We would start exposing them in a way that is completely non-threatening to them. It doesn't induce any fear at all, and we gradually work our way up from there. That's desensitization. Counterconditioning involves pairing the scary thing with something that elicits a positive emotional response in the dog, so now we're working with building an association. When that's done correctly, we can actually change the dog's emotional response in such a way that he's no longer fearful of the thing that he used to be afraid of. Typically we're aiming for a neutral response, that he's just not afraid of that thing anymore, but if we're lucky, we might even go as far as to create a positive emotional response, which means that he actually now feels good about the trigger that used to scare him. So we're talking about two separate and distinct methods here, desensitization and counterconditioning, but together they complement each other and they're very effective in treating fearful responses. Melissa Breau: Listeners of the podcast have definitely heard us talk before about the idea of creating a positive conditioned emotional response, or a CER. How is that concept, that idea of creating a positive CER, different from what you're talking about with desensitization and counterconditioning? Nancy Tucker: CERs — I'm giggling because now every time I hear the term CER, all I can think about is “ball feelings,” as they're known at Fenzi, thanks to … for those who don't know, that was coined on Hannah Branigan's podcast on CERs. When we're talking about CERs, we're dealing with creating a positive response to something that was previously neutral to the dog. So we're starting from scratch, basically, with a clean slate. When we're talking about desensitization and counterconditioning, we're not starting from scratch. The dog has already formed an association with something, and it's not a good one. To give a visual here, if creating a positive CER is like building a brand new house on a vacant lot, with only brand-new materials, desensitization and counterconditioning is like remodeling an old house. You first need to tear down some things, and you're never quite sure what you're going to find when you start knocking down walls. Anybody who's remodeled a house, I think, can probably relate to that. So maybe you discover you can rebuild a whole new fabulous design on a really solid foundation, or maybe you'll need to make some adjustments and compromises along the way, and build something wonderful but not quite a brand new design. Does that make sense? Melissa Breau: Absolutely. I love that analogy. That's fantastic — the idea of building from scratch versus remodeling. And for listeners who aren't Hannah fans, Hannah's podcast is “Drinking From The Toilet,” and I will try and find the specific episode that Nancy's talking about to include a link to it in the show notes. To get back to our conversation, the general concept sounds simple enough — the idea that we want to build this positive association — but I know a lot of people really struggle to do this stuff well. What are some of the common pitfalls that lead folks to struggle and to be unsuccessful? Nancy Tucker: The reason that I want to teach this course in the first place is because of these common pitfalls. The course focuses on the skills and mechanics that we need to have in order to be successful at desensitization and counterconditioning. There are natural laws at play here that we just can't get around. Things need to happen in a very specific way in order to work. We can't cut corners, and we can't speed up the process, and honestly, that's something that we're all guilty of when we're training our dogs. We can be really impatient, and we try to skip a few steps to reach our goal just a little bit faster. Sometimes we're lucky and our dog figures things out on his own, so hurrying up ends up being very reinforcing for us because it worked, so we do it over and over, again and again. But, when we're treating fears, that's just something we can't do, and understanding the process better and practicing our own mechanical skills is the best thing that we can do to finally be able to help our dogs overcome their fear. And it's actually a very rewarding process. Melissa Breau: Can you share a little more about the class? How you approach teaching this to your human learners to help them go through that process with their canine partners? Nancy Tucker: At the start of the class we'll all be on the same page, so we'll all be practicing the same set of skills, regardless of everyone's individual training experience. And you don't need training experience to do this class. It's quite an eye-opener. Once you start to really break down your own mechanical skills — and naturally this is a Fenzi class, so everything is done in the spirit of positivity and support, and there's no judgment — so there will be nitpicking, for sure, there'll be a lot of analyzing mechanics, but it's not about judgment. It's about helping to perfect these skills. So a lot of nitpicking, but in a very good way. The students' skills will grow from this experience, and they'll be able to transfer these skills to their other training projects as well. So at first we'll be making sure everyone fully understands the process and practices their mechanical skills, and then we'll tackle some actual issues. Students will be able to work on changing their dogs' fearful response to something. Melissa Breau: I know the other class you're teaching in April is on separation anxiety. How is separation anxiety different from what we're talking about here – from general desensitization and counterconditioning – and how does that lead to how you treat it? Nancy Tucker: Treating separation anxiety definitely involves desensitization, and a lot of it, in fact. It's the meat of the program. Desensitization is the meat of any program to treat separation anxiety. We very slowly and very gradually expose the dog to the thing that he fears the most, which is being alone or being separated from a particular family member. We make sure the dog only experiences being alone for however amount of time he can handle without experiencing fear or distress. That can be a very time-consuming process, so again, this is one of those things that we can't rush and we can't cut corners. But along with some environmental management, desensitization is really the most effective way to treat separation anxiety. Melissa Breau: I think a lot of the time when people talk about separation anxiety, they are actually talking about a few different things. It's not necessarily one of those terms that has a hard and fast definition in common use. Do you mind sharing what separation anxiety is — your definition — and what some of the symptoms are of true separation anxiety? Nancy Tucker: We tend to use separation anxiety as an umbrella term for what are essentially a few different issues, so most of the time, we're using it incorrectly. But it's so widespread as a label for a common problem that it's easier to use it. I know that's not correct, it's not scientifically correct, but sometimes when everyone misuses a term the same way, it's just as effective to use the term, if that makes any sense. In truth, what most people are dealing with when they say that their dog has separation anxiety is a dog who fears being alone. That is more common than actual separation anxiety. He fears isolation and he panics when he's left alone. True separation anxiety is when a dog experiences distress if he's apart from a particular person or persons. A dog who suffers from fear of isolation will be fine as long as someone, anyone, is with him. A dog who suffers from separation anxiety will experience distress even if someone else is there with him, if that makes sense. Some of the telltale signs that a dog is experiencing distress during your absence, if you're listening to this and you suspect that your dog may be suffering from this, some of these signs — and what I'm about to mention is in no particular order of importance here, and the dog might display one or several of these behaviors, and at different intensities … and before I go into describing what these symptoms might be, I want to point out, too, that the level of intensity of a symptom does not correlate to the level of severeness of the fear. If a dog overtly displays symptoms, it doesn't mean that he is more fearful than the dog who cowers in the corner and does not move all day. That dog could be equally as in distress. Anyway, some of the signs are vocalization, barking, whining. Actually, that's how quite a few people learn that there is a problem is when their neighbor complains about barking during their absence. That's often the first clue. They don't know until somebody complains about it. So vocalization is one. Excessive drooling is another. You might come home and find a puddle of drool that some people might mistake for pee, but it's actually drool. There can be that much of it on the floor, or the dog's bed is soaking wet. Anorexia is a very common one as well. The dog won't touch his food or a treat toy. Sometimes I discover a problem when a client has called me for another issue. When I'm doing my history intake, I ask them how often the dog eats, or when is he fed, and they say, “We feed him in the morning before we go to work, but he doesn't touch that. He's not hungry in the morning. He doesn't eat until we get home.” And I find out that when they get home, the dog devours his food. That's a sign to me, if the dog hasn't touched his food all day from the moment that they leave, that there may be an issue there, that he might not appreciate being alone and there could be a problem there. So anorexia. Obvious signs that the dog has scratched or chewed an area, especially near an exit, near the door that the owner uses to leave the house. Peeing and defecating, usually a lot of it during their absence, even just a short absence. And self-mutilation, signs of excessive licking or chewing at the paws. If you're not sure what your dog might be doing when you're not home, set up a camera and video him, or watch a live feed. There's lots of apps now that we can use to keep an eye on our dogs. Some dogs might pace while you're getting ready to leave. They're pacing and then they continue for another five minutes after you're gone, but then they settle down quickly and they go to sleep without a problem. Or, on the other hand, some dogs might appear perfectly chill for a few minutes after you leave, and then they begin to panic. So you can't know unless you record it or watch a live feed. Melissa Breau: Right. And technology is our friend, for sure. Nancy Tucker: For sure. Melissa Breau: Do we know what actually causes separation anxiety? It seems like some dogs struggle with it and others are never fazed at all. Is there a reason? Nancy Tucker: That's a really, really good question, and I'll start by talking about what doesn't cause separation anxiety. Owners. Owners' behavior does not cause their dog to develop separation anxiety. If you have a dog who panics when left alone, it is not your fault. It's not because of something that you did. It's amazing how many people feel, or are told, that it's because of something that they did. It is not because you've spoiled him. In fact, if you have a puppy, helping him feel secure by responding to his needs will go farther towards building a confident adult dog than if you try to use tough love by letting him cry it out at night. Don't be afraid to shower your puppy with attention and to provide that sense of security. You do need to teach your young dog that being alone is nothing to be afraid of, but you can do that systematically. Back to causes. For starters, dogs who suffer from this problem, they tend to already be predisposed to having anxiety issues. Just like people, some of us might be more genetically predisposed to experience mental health issues, and this is true for dogs as well. It is worth mentioning that there is correlation between a few things in separation anxiety, but it can't be said for sure that these things actually cause it. For example, dogs who are surrendered to a shelter might display some isolation distress once they're adopted into a new home. Actually, that's pretty common. But it's possible that these dogs had this issue in their previous homes, and maybe that's the reason that some of them were surrendered in the first place. It's not always easy to tell. So it's not always accurate to say that a dog develops a fear of isolation because he was surrendered to a shelter or abandoned somewhere. Another possible correlation is dogs who are sick as very, very young puppies might develop separation anxiety as adults. And again, there's correlation there, but nothing to say that this is a cause. What I see most commonly is after a major change in a dog's life, like a move or a major disruption, a divorce, or a huge disruption in a dog's routine or schedule, that can lead to this type of problem. But again, in most cases we're talking about a dog who is already predisposed to experiencing anxiety. So it's not ultimately because you moved into a new house that you caused your dog to develop this problem. Rather, the move may have triggered an anxiety disorder that was already there but hadn't yet manifested into a behavior issue, if that makes sense. Melissa Breau: Absolutely. It's really interesting. I hadn't realized there were those specific things that were correlated with the issue. That's news to me, so it's interesting. I know you're not a vet, but I know that on the syllabus or in the description you mention that you do touch on meds in the class. I was curious if you'd talk about that a little bit. How do you determine if a student should talk to their vet about their options? Nancy Tucker: I really respect my limitations as a trainer and a behavior consultant, and I avoid talking about meds, except to say that everyone should do their own research and find out what's available to you to help your dog deal with an anxiety issue, and there are quite a few options out there. So if your dog is at risk of hurting himself — self-mutilation, or a dog who is scratching or throwing himself through glass, which I experienced that myself, a dog who is simply overwhelmed with fear or anxiety in general — I strongly urge you to look into medication to help him out. I will say this much: medication can be a huge help. It can create a sense of calm in a dog so that he's able to learn the new behaviors that you want to teach him. It puts him in a better state of mind to learn and for behavior modification to take place. A lot of the antidepressants and anti-anxiety meds out there, they will allow for learning to take place, so in other words, they aren't simply a sedative that can affect short-term memory. So that would be an important thing to discuss with the vet. If you're looking for medication to help your dog deal with anxiety or immense fear, you want to use a medication that will allow him to learn. The whole point of using medication to treat separation anxiety is to be able to work through a desensitization program so that the dog can eventually be comfortable alone at home. Melissa Breau: Right. You mention in the class description that, when done right, Gold videos in this class may be sort of … boring, I think is the word you used. Why is that? Nancy Tucker: This is true. This is very true. There isn't a whole lot of action going on when you're teaching a dog to remain calm. Videos are good, and I can still help guide students by watching what's happening in a video. I can dissect the dog's behavior and body language, and I can make recommendations based on the layout of the home, because we talk a lot about finding that home alone space, and sometimes it's good to have a second set of eyes to look at the layout and see what might work, or even based on the student's own movements. So video is good. I might see something in the environment that the student has missed. Sometimes you're just so familiar with something that even when it's right in front of you, you don't see it. But the bottom line is that we are literally aiming for the dog to look bored and chillaxed. So Gold students don't have to post video, actually, but that's OK, because we tend to do a lot of problem-solving and creative planning and troubleshooting on the forums through discussions. During this class the discussion boards are really important. If you want to follow a case, follow the discussion, because even without a video there is a lot of back and forth and a lot of troubleshooting going on. The Gold-level students are still getting a personal coach as they work through this, and because every single case is completely different, all students get to follow and learn from each individual scenario, which is great. In the last couple of sessions we had a lot of trainers join, so I think they benefitted from seeing the different types of cases. Melissa Breau: There's certainly nothing to sneeze at there about taking a Gold spot just because videos don't play a big role. In an area like this, where there's so often those feelings of, “Oh my god, am I doing it wrong?” or “Oh my god, my dog's panicking,” having somebody to hold your hand and say, “No, actually, it's OK, let's take a step back, let's do it this way,” that can be a huge, huge help. Nancy Tucker: Absolutely. It's great to have a second set of eyes with a problem like this, for sure. Melissa Breau: I wanted to ask about common misconceptions or places where students often go wrong when it comes to working on this kind of thing — separation anxiety, that is. Can you share any tips or suggestions? Nancy Tucker: I think that we tend to circle back to the most common problem of all when treating a behavior issue that's based on an emotion like fear, and I mentioned it earlier: we move too fast. We try to rush things. Sometimes I get the feeling that the students somehow feel bad that they don't have more to show, that they feel they need to push it along in order to look like they're progressing. But that's OK, because I know that behavior change takes time, and I am far more giddy about seeing a student take their time and really progress at the dog's speed, whatever that may be for that dog. When I see that, I know that the student is on the right track and they'll get there eventually. So again, the common problem is just moving too fast. Melissa Breau: If students are trying to decide whether either of these classes is appropriate for their dog, I wanted to ask if you have any advice. How can they decide if their dog is a good candidate? Nancy Tucker: Now might be a good time for me to mention that the desensitization and counterconditioning class is not for those dogs who might display aggression towards the thing that they fear. For example, if a dog might bite a visitor entering his home because he's afraid of strangers, this class is not the place for that kind of issue. That's because I would much rather deal with aggression in person. Other than that, what I'd like to see are students working on minor issues throughout the term, throughout the session. I'll bet almost everyone can name at least one or two things their dog is afraid of. Students might think that their dog doesn't like something because he avoids it, but really their dog might be afraid of that thing, and this class would be a perfect opportunity to work on that. They'll get to practice their training mechanics on a minor issue, like a dog avoiding the vacuum cleaner, for example, or getting brushed, or getting their nails clipped. Then they'll be in a better position to handle a bigger issue later on, like aggressive behaviors that are fear-based, for example. Another important point about the desensitization and counterconditioning class is that whatever trigger the students choose, they need to make sure that they have complete control over their dog's access to that trigger while they work on it. In other words, if you plan to help your dog overcome his fear of the sound of kids playing and screaming on the street, you need to make sure you can control when and how your dog hears that sound. You can see how that can be really, really difficult. We can't control when the kids are going to be out playing, but we can maybe try to control the dog's access to that, to manage the environment or something creatively so that he's not exposed to that. That's just an example. The point that I'm trying to make is that we need to have complete control over that stimulus in order to work through the program, because the only way that desensitization and counterconditioning will work is if we're able to exercise that kind of control over the stimulus. As for the Home Alone class, you don't actually need to have a dog with a separation anxiety issue to take the class. Like I mentioned before, over the last couple of sessions we had lots of trainers take the class who wanted to learn more about helping their clients. It's also a good match for people with puppies who want to teach their dog to be alone in a structured way. In fact, a lot of the lecture videos are of my own dog, Bennigan, when he was just a puppy learning to be home alone. Melissa Breau: I did want to dive in a little deeper there , if you don't mind, and ask if there are any examples that come to mind of students with problems that would be a particularly good fit for the desensitization and counterconditioning class. Are there particular problems that you're hoping to get, or that you think might be particularly well suited for that kind of class? Nancy Tucker: Like I said, the two main criteria are that is not an aggression issue in that there is no danger that the dog will bite, so a dog who is extremely … I don't like to use the term “reactive” because it doesn't really describe what's happening, but a dog who might behave aggressively or lunge and bark at the sight of another dog — this is not a good class for that. I believe that Amy Cook has a good class for that. This is not a good class for that because I personally don't want to be dealing with aggression, except maybe resource guarding. If a dog is displaying object guarding and does not have a bite history, that is something that we might be able to handle, but again, I would rather speak with a student first and have them communicate with me to see exactly what's happening, because that might not be fear-based, and when we're talking about desensitization and counterconditioning, I think that what we're aiming for here is to help a dog overcome a fear. So no outright aggression, and to have control over the stimulus. That is the one thing that is an absolute must. So to answer your question, no, there is no specific thing that's carte blanche, and if students are unsure, they can just communicate with me and we can figure it out together. Melissa Breau: Excellent. I know that your class descriptions mentioned something about CEUs. Do you mind sharing with listeners — and I'm sure there are some ears that just perked up there who may be trainers trying to get those Continuing Education credits — what the deal is there? Nancy Tucker: Both classes are approved for 21 CEUs for training for those who are certified with a CCPDT. I specified “for training,” because with the CCPDT — the Certification Council For Professional Dog Trainers — there are training credits and there are behavior credits. These are 21 training CEUs for each class. Students can register at any level, whether it's Gold, Silver, or Bronze, and throughout the term they'll need to collect some code words that will be peppered throughout the lectures and the Gold discussion forums. So they have to follow and pay close attention to the course as it progresses, the lectures and discussion forums. And hey, 21 CEUs is almost two-thirds of a full recertification, so that's not a bad deal. If you take both classes, you get 42 CEUs right there. Melissa Breau: That's awesome. That's really a fantastic opportunity for those people who are out there trying to get those. Thanks so much for coming back on the podcast, Nancy! It's great to chat. Nancy Tucker: Thanks for having me, Melissa. Always a pleasure. Melissa Breau: Absolutely. And thank you to all of our wonderful listeners for tuning in! We'll be back next week with Julie Daniels to discuss confidence-building through shaping. If you haven't already, subscribe to our podcast in iTunes or the podcast app of your choice to have our next episode automatically downloaded to your phone as soon as it becomes available. Credits: Today's show is brought to you by the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy. Special thanks to Denise Fenzi for supporting this podcast. Music provided royalty-free by BenSound.com; the track featured here is called “Buddy.” Audio editing provided by Chris Lang.  

This week we track down the last of the elusive Found Footage February guests and have a long chat with Butterfly Kisses (2017) writer/director Erik Kristopher Myers! But before Erik shares his Don Cheadle story, uncovers an Exorcist sequel, and we change the podcast name to the Bennigan's Boys, Clark tries to decide how he feels about the ending to Netflix's The Push, Randy shares Pavillion, an overlooked film by one of the show's favorite directors, and Lord Battle (Russell) quickly recaps the final Bigfoot Bonanza before wading into The Strangers: Prey at Night. If you'd like to get in contact with us, you can reach us at Podcast@TheOverlookTheatre.com or on Instagram (@theoverlooktheatre), Facebook (theoverlookhour/theoverlooktheatre), or Twitter (@OverlookTheatre/@OverlookHour).

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We have made it to the season five finale as we talk about, Butters??? Yes, Bill and Fro review the season five finale episode "Butters' Very Own Episode" where we discuss topics such as Bennigan's, the Ramsey's, Gary Condit, OJ Simpson and why the creators regretted one particular part of the episode. Plus our hosts discuss why this episode shouldn't have been the season finale. All that and more this week on Shark's Pond.Follow the show on Twitter https://twitter.com/sharkspond97Join the shows Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/231689720543278/Visit Bills Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/billsworldofpodcasts

We have made it to the season five finale as we talk about, Butters??? Yes, Bill and Fro review the season five finale episode "Butters' Very Own Episode" where we discuss topics such as Bennigan's, the Ramsey's, Gary Condit, OJ Simpson and why the creators regretted one particular part of the episode. Plus our hosts discuss why this episode shouldn't have been the season finale. All that and more this week on Shark's Pond.Follow the show on Twitter https://twitter.com/sharkspond97Join the shows Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/231689720543278/Visit Bills Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/billsworldofpodcasts

This Week’s Guest: Tara McCommons Tara McCommons, Vice president of Sales and Marketing at LinkConnector, joined me to chat on my podcast, This is Affiliate Marketing with Shawn Collins. Episode 66 I wanted to learn more about the real Tara, so I asked her a variety of questions I figured she had not been asked in previous interviews. We discussed... Working at Bennigan's in college Visiting Ireland Her favorite cereal Jogging strollers Being in a sorority The meaning behind the name of her blog Links from this episode Tara on Facebook Tara on LinkedIn Tara on Twitter Tara's blog Thank you for listening Please leave a comment or feel free to contact me. And if you enjoyed this episode of This is Affiliate Marketing with Shawn Collins, please share it.

This week we're hanging with Suneet from Help Scout, one of our favorite support companies (and favorite people!). We jump right into talking about the bliss of remote working, choosing the right company to work for, our worst jobs ever, and why Mike didn't make it as a Bennigan's host. We also chat about creating awesome content for support pros, and what it's been like for Suneet as he's jumped into the world of customer support.

This is a conversation with Paul Mangiamele. Paul is a former boxer who trained under the legendary boxing coach Cus D’amato. He’s spent over 30 years in restaurant and hospitality, having held the CEO role at Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina and Dalt’s Classic American Grill, and the COO role at Sport Clips. He is now the Owner, Chairman and CEO of Legendary Restaurant Brands, the parent of Bennigan’s, Bennigan’s on the Fly and Steak and Ale. Enjoy!

Today on A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal, we welcome South Florida's own, DJ Jubilee, to the Upper West Side! We talk about growing up in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, nd Orlando, and how the Florida heat, beats and streets helped shape her as a person and as a musician. We discuss going on Disney World rides under the influence, doing grunt work for radio stations, waitressing at Bennigan's, moving to NYC without knowing anyone, befriending Nick Catchdubs, meeting Rick Ross and Trina, accidentally insulting Cher, purposely insulting Wiz Khalifa and so much more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Paul Mangiamele tells the tale of the brands that created the casual dining category decades ago, Steak and Ale and Bennigan’s, tracing their rise, fall, and rebirth. And he’s not just leading the effort as CEO, he’s got skin in the game as the owner. He pulls back the curtain on the the turn-around and tells how they course-corrected from “brand drift” to get two icons of casual dining back on track.  It helps when the whole team “bleeds green” and is trying to win his ABCD Award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discussing the topics of the day ahead on his way to work. 15 minute segment to get you going for the day. Sirius XM. Sen Ted Stevens indicted. Earthquake. Alzheimers pill. Bennigan's bankrupt.