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    The Bootleg Kev Podcast
    #597 - Sean Paul Talks “Ginger”, Dancehall's Evolution, Working with Beyoncé & His Iconic Movie Cameos

    The Bootleg Kev Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 42:19 Transcription Available


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    Straight Outta Lo Cash and The Scenario
    Everyone Needs an Aquarius: These 2Pac AIs Are Getting Out Of Control (Ayesha Curry, Kyren Lacy, Cardi B vs Nicki Round 98, And More)

    Straight Outta Lo Cash and The Scenario

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 102:01


    Dom and D are back with another great episode this week they discuss: 3:52 John Legend and His EGOT 12:27 Cardi B vs Nicki Minaj Round 98 26:49 Reasonable Doubt Season 3 Episodes 1-4 Review  46:47 Kyren Lacy deserved better 57:02 Ayesha Curry comments are misunderstood 1:21:00 AI Tupac is getting out of hand 1:31:05 Matthew Knowles and the Alicia Keyes and Beyonce music video that never came out Subscribe to the Everyone Needs an Aquarius Patreon https://bit.ly/3tXnnCz  Go cop your candles from Dom at www.saint-angeles.com/candles and use the promo code: Aquarius Email the show at straightolc@gmail.com           Follow SOLC Network online Instagram: https://bit.ly/39VL542                                    Twitter: https://bit.ly/39aL395                                     Facebook: https://bit.ly/3sQn7je                            To Listen to the podcast Podbean https://bit.ly/3t7SDJH                                YouTube http://bit.ly/3ouZqJU                                Spotify http://spoti.fi/3pwZZnJ                                Apple http://apple.co/39rwjD1                                                         IHeartRadio http://ihr.fm/2L0A2y 

    The Vocal Lab Collective
    If you can breathe, you can dance! Charity Baroni

    The Vocal Lab Collective

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 51:18


    This week, Jason and Shelby are joined by Charity Baroni, a seasoned performer and movement coach whose career has spanned the worlds of music videos, live tours, and artist development. From dancing with Taylor Swift and Beyoncé to empowering artists through movement coaching, Charity shares her journey and insights into the transformative power of performance. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on artistry, confidence, and the heart behind the movement.

    This Glorious Mess
    Prince William Flips The Script On Dads & The Unholy Truth About 'The Squeeze'

    This Glorious Mess

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 31:07 Transcription Available


    Your weekend sanity check has arrived. A new episode of Parenting Out Loud is here with all the conversations you need - because if parents are thinking about it, we're talking about it. Are you feeling ‘The Squeeze’? The daily chaos of modern parenting is real. We unpack why you’re feeling maxed out and overwhelmed and talk about whether there’s actually anything you can do about it. Plus, are you raising readers or just scrollers? And in today’s digital world, is it even important? We discuss whether it’s possible to get over your scrolling addiction and get you (and your kids) back into books. And, the dads are in their feelings this week, and we’re here for it. George Clooney reflects on the sacrifices he’s made for success, while Prince William reveals how even Royal dads can feel overwhelmed when it comes to raising tiny humans. Our recommendations:

    NO ENCORE
    TOP 5 SOLO ALBUMS ft. MayKay

    NO ENCORE

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 113:58


    Ah yes, the humble solo career. A staple for many - though not all - a previously band-focused musician. George Michael, Beyoncé, Harry Styles, to name but three. And now, etching her name into such lore – our very own MayKay.Rejoice, for we are joined this week on the podcast by one of Ireland's greatest talents and indeed a great friend of Dave's; MayKay is on the co-host mic to talk all-things her long-awaited eponymous debut album and, in keeping with the theme, her favourite solo long-players for her Top 5.If you'd like to see Dave and Adam's proverbial solo projects, you can do so by keeping up with our bonus content including Adam's Album Club and Dave and Andy's Film Club by signing up to our Patreon here.In the meantime, we have some other business to discuss...ACT ONE: The Preamble.ACT TWO (11:05): MayKay tells us about her debut album, and the four-year journey it took to get here.ACT THREE (40:24): Taylor Swift MANIA returns, Martin Brundle stumbles yet again on his Formula 1 grid walk, our ~beloved~ MGK tells us about his interaction with Liam Gallagher, Kneecap's Mo Chara's UK court saga continues, Donald Trump gives his critical take on Bad Bunny, and Chelsea fans speak out against 'Chelsea Dagger'– it's a busy week in music news. ACT FOUR (1:10:57): Top 5 Solo Albums-MayKay on BandcampTickets for MayKay at Whelan'sTickets for Daughters of Jerusalem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Lo Life
    Taylor Swift's Showgirl Era: Bold Moves & Pop Firestorms

    The Lo Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 90:05


    In this Pop Culture Edition of The Lo Life Podcast, Lo takes the lo lifers on a controversial, but brave ride through the week's most talked-about headlines — where celebrity chaos meets cultural commentary.From Meghan Markle facing fresh waves of criticism at Paris Fashion Week to the explosive Cardi B vs. Nicki Minaj feud dominating social feeds, Lo brings his signature wit and insight to every scandal. He also breaks down the surprising moment that had him agreeing with Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens — two figures he never imagined aligning with.Lo turns his pop-culture microscope toward Taylor Swift's new album, The Life of a Showgirl — unpacking the bold, sexually charged lyrics, her romantic glow with Travis Kelce, and how this era cements her status as both a pop visionary and a strategic powerhouse. He shares his favorite and least-favorite tracks, compares Swift's creative evolution to icons like Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and Britney Spears, and explores what makes this record one of the most polarizing — and fascinating — releases of her career.Packed with humor, hot takes, and Lo's undeniable expertise as a pop-culture aficionado, this episode delivers the perfect mix of gossip, depth, and dopamine — a refreshing escape from the noise of modern life and proof that when Lo!takes the mic, culture gets the deep-dive it deserves.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Native Land Pod
    100th Episode Special: “Beyonce” Joins the Crew

    Native Land Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 95:16 Transcription Available


    We are celebrating episode 100 of Native Land Pod!! With our hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, AND Bakari Sellers. Bakari joins as our fourth host of Native Land Pod! Like Angela, Bakari is the child of an activist, and similar to Andrew, he made history when he became the youngest South Carolina state rep back in 2006 (beating a 26 year incumbent). He brings his sharp wit, cutting political commentary, and sibling-like sass. Welcome Bakari!! Native Land Pod has launched a Substack for our 100th episode! Subscribe here and get exclusive access to our crossover show with Joy Reid: https://substack.com/@nativelandpod The federal government is becoming more and more militaristic in its efforts to deport millions of immigrants. In Chicago, they rappelled from Black Hawk helicopters into an multi-family building, going apartment to apartment and rounding up men, women, and children–including American citizens (later released). We are seeing Charlie Kirk-wannabes and Black organizations bearing white messages invade our HBCUs. How do we handle trolls and white supremacists coming on our campuses? Former LSU football star Kyren Lacy tragically took his own life last April after being charged with negligent manslaughter for causing a car crash. Now, new video evidence has emerged which may prove his innocence. And of course we’ll hear from you! If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ and send to @nativelandpod. We are 390 days away from the midterm elections. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Tiffany Cross as host and producer, Andrew Gillum as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; Loren Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast
    RSMS Hour 4 | Beyoncé and Alicia Keys Had to Be Air Lifted Out of Brazil for Their Safety

    Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 8:46 Transcription Available


    Matthew Knowles revealed shocking details about Beyoncé and Alicia Keys’ 2010 Brazil video shoot, saying both stars had to be airlifted to safety after the label failed to pay local gangs for access to the area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast
    FULL SHOW | Mary J. Blige to Release Live Concert Movie; Dame Dash Still Bitter Over the End of Jay-Z Friendship; Beyoncé and Alicia Keys Had to Be Air Lifted Out of Brazil for Their Safety; and MORE

    Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 58:36 Transcription Available


    The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast dives into a star-studded mix of music, drama, and real talk. Pastor Mike Todd also joined the show with an uplifting prayer for listeners to live “full and vibrant” lives. Mary J. Blige is set to release her first-ever concert film, Mary J. Blige: For My Fans, which captures her sold-out Madison Square Garden show and heartfelt moments with her audience. Meanwhile, Dame Dash is once again reflecting on his fallout with Jay-Z, expressing lingering pain and disappointment over how their friendship and business partnership ended after the Rock-a-fella era. Matthew Knowles revealed shocking details about Beyoncé and Alicia Keys’ 2010 Brazil video shoot, saying both stars had to be airlifted to safety after the label failed to pay local gangs for access to the area. Balancing humor, faith, and celebrity news, this episode offered a perfect mix of gospel inspiration and juicy entertainment updates that keep fans tuned in daily. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kate, Tim & Marty
    Thursday's BESPOKE Show

    Kate, Tim & Marty

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 53:00 Transcription Available


    Dave Hughes joins the studio for Quick Draw, still recovering from his brutal Legends AFL injury where he broke ribs and punctured a lung. Absolute madman, he powers through the game, cracking jokes and showing off his competitive streak despite still being in recovery mode. Rolling Stone dropped their 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century, featuring Frank Ocean, Britney, Radiohead, Kendrick, Robyn, Taylor Swift, The White Stripes, Beyoncé, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and Missy Elliott taking the top spot. In political chaos, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller froze mid-sentence during a CNN interview, leaving the anchor completely baffled. In the Glossys: Jason Kelce gets roasted by Travis in a Taylor Swift lyric debate, Billie Eilish launches her custom UNO cards, Dolly Parton reassures fans she’s fine, Bruno Mars celebrates his birthday with a cheeky old-man edit, Leonardo DiCaprio gushes about meeting Stevie Wonder, and Joy Behar auctions off her clip-on earrings at 83.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Arise Podcast
    Season 6, Episode 7: Jenny Mcgrath and Rebecca Walston speak about Reality and Resilience in this moment

    The Arise Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 56:27


    Bio: Jenny - Co-Host Podcast (er):I am Jenny! (She/Her) MACP, LMHCI am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, Certified Yoga Teacher, and an Approved Supervisor in the state of Washington.I have spent over a decade researching the ways in which the body can heal from trauma through movement and connection. I have come to see that our bodies know what they need. By approaching our body with curiosity we can begin to listen to the innate wisdom our body has to teach us. And that is where the magic happens!I was raised within fundamentalist Christianity. I have been, and am still on my own journey of healing from religious trauma and religious sexual shame (as well as consistently engaging my entanglement with white saviorism). I am a white, straight, able-bodied, cis woman. I recognize the power and privilege this affords me socially, and I am committed to understanding my bias' and privilege in the work that I do. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and actively engage critical race theory and consultation to see a better way forward that honors all bodies of various sizes, races, ability, religion, gender, and sexuality.I am immensely grateful for the teachers, healers, therapists, and friends (and of course my husband and dog!) for the healing I have been offered. I strive to pay it forward with my clients and students. Few things make me happier than seeing people live freely in their bodies from the inside out!Rebecca A. Wheeler Walston, J.D., Master of Arts in CounselingEmail: asolidfoundationcoaching@gmail.comPhone:  +1.5104686137Website: Rebuildingmyfoundation.comI have been doing story work for nearly a decade. I earned a Master of Arts in Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary and trained in story work at The Allender Center at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. I have served as a story facilitator and trainer at both The Allender Center and the Art of Living Counseling Center. I currently see clients for one-on-one story coaching and work as a speaker and facilitator with Hope & Anchor, an initiative of The Impact Movement, Inc., bringing the power of story work to college students.By all accounts, I should not be the person that I am today. I should not have survived the difficulties and the struggles that I have faced. At best, I should be beaten down by life‘s struggles, perhaps bitter. I should have given in and given up long ago. But I was invited to do the good work of (re)building a solid foundation. More than once in my life, I have witnessed God send someone my way at just the right moment to help me understand my own story, and to find the strength to step away from the seemingly inevitable ending of living life in defeat. More than once I have been invited and challenged to find the resilience that lies within me to overcome the difficult moment. To trust in the goodness and the power of a kind gesture. What follows is a snapshot of a pivotal invitation to trust the kindness of another in my own story. May it invite you to receive to the pivotal invitation of kindness in your own story. Listen with me…     Danielle (00:17):Welcome to the Arise podcast, and as you know, we're continuing on the intersection of where our reality meets and today it's where our reality meets our resilience. And how do we define that? A lovely conversation. It's actually just part one. I'm thinking it's going to be multiple conversations. Jenny McGrath, LMHC, and Rebecca Wheeler, Walston. Join me again, look for their bios in the notes and tag along with us. I thought we could start by talking about what do we see as resilience in this moment and what do we see, maybe like I'm saying a lot now, what do we see as the ideal of that resilience and what is actually accessible to us? Because I think there's these great quotes from philosophers and our ancestors, but we don't know all their day-to-day life. What did it look like day to day? So I'm wondering, just kind of posing that for you all, what do you think about resilience? How does it intersect with this moment and how do we kind of ground ourselves in reality?Rebecca (01:33):Rebecca? Coffee helps. Coffee definitely helps. It does. I have coffee here.(01:42):Me too. I would probably try to start with something of a working definition of the word. One of the things that I think makes this moment difficult in terms of a sense of what's real and what's not is the way that our vocabulary is being co-opted or redefined without our permission. And things are being defined in ways that are not accurate or not grounded in reality. And I think that that's part of what feels disorienting in this moment. So I would love for us to just start with a definition of the word, and I'm guessing the three of us will have different versions of that.(02:25):So if I had to start, I would say that I used to think about resilience as sort of springing back to a starting point. You started in this place and then something knocked you off of where you started. And resilience is about making it back to the place that you were before you got knocked off of your path. And my definition of that word has shifted in recent years to a sense of resilience that is more about having come through some difficulty. I don't actually bounce back to where I started. I actually adopt a new normal new starting place that has integrated the lessons learned or the strengths or the skills developed for having gone through the process of facing something difficult.Jenny, I love that. I feel like it reminds me of a conversation you and I had many moons ago, Rebecca, around what is flourishing and kind of these maybe idealistic ideas around something that isn't actually rooted in reality. And I love that that definition of resistance feels so committed to being in reality. And I am not going to erase everything I went through to try to get back to something, but I'm actually going to, my word is compost or use what I've gone through to bring me to where I am. Now, this will not surprise either of you. I think when I think of resilience, I think somatically and how we talk about a nervous system or a body and what allows resilience. And so one of the ways that that is talked about is through heart rate variability and our ability for our heart to speed up and slow down is one of the defining factors of our body's ability to stay resilient.(04:42):Can I come to a state of rest and I think about how rest is a privilege that not all bodies have. And so when I think about resilience in that way, it makes me think about how do I actually zoom out of resilience being about an individual body and how do we form kind of more of a collective sense of resilience where we are coworking to create a world where all bodies get to return to that level of safety and rest and comfort and aren't having to stay in a mode of vigilance. And so I see resilience almost as one of the directions that I'm wanting to move and not a place that we're at yet collectively. Collectively meaning whoJenny (05:41):I say collectively, I'm hoping for a world that does not exist yet where it gets to be all bodies, human and non-human, and the ways in which we allow ecosystems to rest, we allow a night sky to rest. We allow ourselves to become more in rhythm with the activation and deactivation that I think nature teaches us of more summer and winter and day and night and these rhythms that I think we're meant to flow in. But in a productive capitalistic society where lights are never turned off and energy is only ever thought about and how do we produce more or different energy, I'm like, how do we just stop producing energy and just take a nap? I'm really inspired by the nat ministry of just like rest actually is a really important part of resistance. And so I have these lofty ideals of what collective means while being aware that we are coming to that collective from very different places in our unresolved historical relational field that we're in.I would say there's a lot I'd love about that, all of that. And I, dear use of the word lofty, I feel that word in this moment that causes me to consider the things that feel like they're out of reach. I think the one thing that I would probably add to what you said is I think you used the phrase like returning to a state of rest when you were talking about heart rate and body. And if we're talking about an individual ability to catch my breath and slow it down, I can track with you through the returning to something. But when we go from that individual to this collective space where I live in the hyphenated existence of the African American story, I don't have the sense of returning to something because African hyphen American people were born as a people group out of this horrific traumatic space called the transatlantic slave trade.(08:15):And so I don't know that our bodies have ever known a sense of rest on us soil. And I don't know that I would feel that that sense of rest on the continent either having been there several times, that sense of something happened in the transition from Africa to America, that I lost my africanness in such a way that doesn't feel like a place of rest. And sometimes we talk about it in terms of for certain people groups, land is connected to that sense of rest for Native Americans, for indigenous people, for certain Latin cultures. But for the African American person, there's not a connection to land. There's only maybe a connection to the water of the transatlantic slave trade. And then water is never at rest. It's always moving, right? So I stay with you and then I lose you and then I come back to you.Danielle (09:25):That feels like a normal part of healing. I stay with you, I lose you and then I come back to you. I think resilience for me has meant living in this family with my partner who's a first generation immigrant and then having kids and having to remind myself that my kids were raised by both of us with two wildly different perspectives even though we share culture. And so there's things that are taught, there's things that are learned that are very different lessons that I cannot be surprised about what might be a form of resilience for my child and what might be a struggle where there isn't groundwork there.(10:22):I remember when Luis came to the United States, his parents said to him, we'll see you in a couple weeks. And I used to think my young self, I was like, what does that mean? They don't think we're going to stay married or whatever. But his dad also told him, be careful up there, be careful. And if Luis were here to tell this story, he said it many times. He's like, I didn't come to the United States because I thought it was the best thing that could happen to me. I came to marry you, I came to be with you, but I didn't come here because it was the best thing to happen to me. When his family came up for the wedding, they were very explicit. We didn't come here, we're not in awe. They wanted to make sure people knew we're okay. And I know there's wildly different experiences on the spectrum of this, but I think about that a lot. And so resilience has looked really different for us.(11:23):I think it is forming that bond with people that came here because they needed work or a different kind of setting or change to people that are already here. And I think as you witness our culture now, handle what's happening with kidnappings, what's happening with moms, what's happening with people on the street, snatching people off the street. You see that in the last election there was a wide range of voters on our side on the Latinx Latina side, and there was a spectrum of thoughts on what would actually help our community. But now you're seeing that quickly contract and basically like, oh shit, that wasn't helpful. So I think my challenge to myself has been how do I stay? Part of resilience for me is how do I stay in contact with people that I love that don't share in the same view as humanity as me? And I think that's an exercise that our people have done for a long time.Rebecca (12:38):Say that last sentence one more time, Danielle.Danielle (12:42):Just like, how do I stay in contact with people that I love that don't share my view of humanity, that don't share the valuation of humanity? How do I stay in contact with them because I actually see them as human too. And I think that's been a part of our resiliency over many years in Latin America just due to constant interference from European governmental powers.Rebecca (13:16):That partly why I think I asked you to repeat that last sentence is because I think I disconnected for a minute and I want to be mindful of disconnecting over a sentence that is about staying connected to people who don't value the same things that I value or don't value or see humanity in the way that I see in humanity. And I'm super aware, part of the conversation that's happening in the black community in this moment, particularly with black women, is the idea that we're not going to step to the forefront in this one. We are culturally, collectively, consciously making a decision to check out. And so if you see any of this on social media, there's a sense of like we're standing around learning line dances from Beyonce about boots on the ground instead of actively engaging in this moment. And so I have some ambivalence about whether or not does that count as resilience, right?(14:28):And is it resilient in a way that's actually kind to us as a people? And I'm not sure if I have an answer to that yet. In my mind the jury is still out, right? There are things about black women stepping to the side that make me really nervous because that's not who we are. It's not historically who we have been. And I am concerned that what we're doing is cutting off parts of ourself. And at the same time, I can tell you that I have not watched a news program. I have not watched a single news recording of anything since November 2nd, 2024.Danielle (15:13):I can just feel the tension of all of our different viewpoints, not that we're in conflict with one another, but we're not exactly on the same page either. And not that we're not on the same team, but I can feel that pull. Anybody else feel that?Rebecca (15:35):Does it feel like, I would agree we're not on the same page and in some ways I don't expect that we would be because we're so different. But does that pull feel like an invitation to clash or does it feel like it is actually okay to not necessarily be on the same page?Danielle (16:06):Well, I think it feels both things. I think I feel okay with it because I know you all and I'm trying to practice that. And I also think I feel annoyed that we can't all be on the same page some sense of annoyance. But I don't know if that annoyance is from you all. I feel the annoyance. It feels like noise from the outside to me a bit. It is not you or Jenny, it's just a general annoyance with how hard this shit is.Rebecca (16:45):And I definitely feel like one of the things I think that happens around supremacy and whiteness on us soil is the larger narrative that we have to be at odds with one another that there isn't a capacity or a way that would allow us to differentiate and not villainize or demonize the person that you are or the community that you are differentiated from. And I think we haven't always had the space collectively to think about what does it mean to walk alongside, what does it mean to lock arms? What does it mean to pull resources even with someone that we're on the same team, but maybe not at the same vantage point.Jenny (17:47):I have two thoughts. Three, I guess I'm aware even my continual work around internalized white saviorism, that part of my ambivalence is like where do you each need me? Are we aligning with people or are we saying f you to people? And I can feel that within me and it takes so much work to come back to, I might actually have a third way that's different than both of you, and that gets to be okay too. But I'm aware that there is that tendency to step into over alignment out of this savior movement and mentality. So just wanted to name that that is there.(18:41):And as you were sharing Rebecca, the word that came to mind for me was orthodoxy. And I don't often think of white supremacy without thinking of Christian supremacy because they've been so interlocked for so long. And the idea that there are many faith traditions including the Jewish tradition that has a mid rash. And it's like we actually come to scripture and we argue about it because we have different viewpoints and that's beautiful and lovely because the word of God is living in all of us. And when orthodoxy came around, it's like, no, we have to be in 100% agreement of these theologies or these doctrines and that's what it means to be Christian. And then eventually I think that's what it means to be a white Christian. So yeah, I think for folks like myself who were immersed in that world growing up, it feels existentially terrifying because it's like if I don't align with the orthodoxy of whiteness or Christianity or capitalism, it viscerally feels like I am risking eternity in hell. And so I better just play it safe and agree with whatever my pastor tells me or whatever the next white Republican male tells me. And so I feel that the weight of what this mindset of orthodoxy has done,Rebecca (20:21):I'm like, I got to take a breath on that one because I got a lot of stuff going on internally. And I think, so my faith tradition has these sort of two parallels. There's this space that I grew up in was rooted in the black church experience and then also in college that introduction into that white evangelical parachurch space where all of that orthodoxy was very, very loud and a version of Christianity that was there is but one way to do all of these things and that one way looks like this. And if you're doing anything other than that, there's something wrong with what you're doing. And so for me, there are parts of me that can walk with you right through that orthodoxy door. And there's also this part of me where the black church experience was actually birthed in opposition to that orthodoxy, that same orthodoxy that said I was three fifths of a person, that same orthodoxy that said that my conversion to Christianity on earth did not change my status as an enslaved person.(21:39):And so I have this other faith tradition that is built around the notion that that orthodoxy is actually a perversion of authentic Christian expression. And so I have both of those things in my body right now going, and so that's just my reaction I think to what you said. I feel both of those things and there are times when I will say to my husband, Ooh, my evangelical illness is showing because I can feel it, like want to push back on this flexibility and this oxygen that is in the room through the black church experience that says I get to come as I am with no apology and no explanation, and Jesus will meet me wherever that is end of conversation, end debate.Danielle (22:46):I don't know. I had a lot of thoughts. They're all kind of mumbled together. I think we have a lot of privilege to have a conversation like this because when you leave a space like this that's curated with people, you've had relationships over a long time maybe had disagreements with or rubbed scratchy edges with. When you get out into the world, you encounter a lot of big feelings that are unprocessed and they don't have words and they have a lot of room for interpretation. So you're just getting hit, hit, hit, hit and the choices to engage, how do you honor that person and engage? You don't want to name their feelings, you don't want to take over interpreting them, but it feels in this moment that we're being invited to interpret one another's feelings a lot. But here we're putting language to that. I mean Jenny and I talked about it recently, but it turns into a lot of relational cutoffs.(23:55):I can't talk to you because X, I can't talk to you because X, I don't want to read your news article. And a lot of times they're like, Danielle, why did you read Charlie Kirk? And I was like, because I have family that was interested in it. I've been watching his videos for years because I wanted to understand what are they hearing, what's going on. Yeah, did it make me mad sometimes? Absolutely. Did I turn it off? Yeah, I still engage and then I swing and listen to the Midas touch or whatever just like these opposite ends and it gives me great joy to listen to something like that. But when we're out and about, if we're saying resiliency comes through connection to our culture and to one another, but then with all the big feelings you can feel just the formidable splits anywhere you go, the danger of speaking of what's unspeakable and you get in a room with people you agree with and then suddenly you can talk. And I don't know how many of us are in rooms where resilience is actually even required in a conversation.Rebecca (25:15):It makes me think about the idea that we don't have good sort of rules of engagement around how to engage someone that thinks differently than we do and we have to kind of create them on the fly. When you were talking Danielle about the things you choosing to read Charlie Kirk, or not choosing to listen to something that reflects your values or not, and the invitation in this moment or the demand that if someone thinks differently than me, it is just a straight cutoff. I'm not even willing to consider that there's any kind of veracity in your viewpoint whatsoever. And I think we don't have good theology, we don't have good vocabulary, we don't have good rules of engagement about when is it okay to say, actually, I'm going to choose not to engage you. And what are the reasons why we would do that that are good reasons, that are wise reasons that are kind reasons? And I think the country is in a debate about that and we don't always get the answer to those questions and because we don't get it right then there's just relational debris all over the floor.Jenny (26:47):I'm just thinking about, I am far from skilled or perfect at this by any means, but I feel like these last couple years I live in a van and one of the reasons that we decided to do that was that we would say, I think I know two things about every state, and they're probably both wrong. And I think for our own reasons, my husband and I don't like other people telling us what is true. We like to learn and discover and feel it in our own bodies. And so it's been really important for us to literally physically go to places and talk to people. And I think it has been a giant lesson for me on nuance and that nobody is all one thing. And often there's people that are on the completely opposite side of the aisle, but we actually look at the same issues and we have a problem with the issues. We just have heard very, very different ways of fixing or tending to those issues. And so I think often if we can come down to what are we fearing, what is happening, what is going on, we can kind of wrestle there a little bit more than jumping to, so what's the solution? And staying more in that dirt level.(28:22):And not always perfectly of course, but I think that's been one of the things in an age of the algorithm and social media, it is easy for me to have very broad views of what certain states or certain people groups or certain voting demographics are like. And then when you are face to face, you have to wrestle. And I love that when you said, Daniel, I see them as human. And it's like, oh yeah, it's so much easier to see someone as not human when I'm learning about them from a TikTok reel or from a news segment than when I'm sharing a meal with them and hearing about their story and how they've come to believe the things they've believed or wrestle with the things they're wrestling with.Rebecca (29:14):Two things. One, I think what you're talking about Jenny, is the value of proximity. The idea that I've stepped close to someone into their space, into their world with a posture of I'm going to just listen. I'm going to learn, I'm going to be curious. And in that curiosity, open handed and open-minded about all kinds of assumptions and presuppositions. And you're right, we don't do that a lot. The second thing that I was thinking when you mentioned getting into the dirt, I think you used the phrase like staying in the darker sort of edges of some of those hard conversations. That feels like a choice towards resiliency. To me, the idea that I will choose of my will to stay in the room, in the relationship, in the conversation long enough to wrestle long enough to learn something long enough to have my perspective challenged in a real way that makes me rethink the way I see something or the lens that I have on that particular subject.(30:33):And I don't think we could use more of that in this moment. I think probably our friendship, what started as a professional connection that has over the years developed into this friendship is about the choice to stay connected and the choice to stay in the conversation. I know when I first met you, we were going to do a seminar together and someone said, oh yeah, Jenny's getting ready to talk on something about white people. And I had 8,000 assumptions about what you were going to say and all kinds of opinions about my assumptions about what you're going to say. And I was like, well, I want to talk to her. I want to know what is she going to say? And really it was because if she says anything crazy, we right, we all have problems, me and you, right? And the graciousness with which you actually entered that conversation to go like, okay, I'm listening. What is it that you want to ask me? I think as part of why we're still friends, why we're still colleagues, why we still work together, is that invitation from you, that acceptance of that invitation from me. Can we wrestle? Can we box over this and come out the other side having learned something about ourselves and each other?Jenny (32:10):And I think part of that for me, what I have to do is reach for my lineage pre whiteness. And I have this podcast series that I love called Search for the Slavic Soul that has made me make more sense to myself. And there's this entire episode on why do Slavic people love to argue? And I'm like, oh, yes. And I think part of that has been me working out that place of white woman fragility that says, if someone questions my ideas or my values or my views, I need to disintegrate and I need to crumple. And so I'm actually so grateful for that time and for how we've continued to be able to say, I don't agree with that, and we can still be okay and we can still kind of navigate because of course we're probably going to see things differently based on our experiences.Danielle (33:16):That is exactly the problem though is because there's a lot of, not everybody, but there's a lot of folks that don't really have a sense of self or have a sense of their own body. So there's so much enmeshment with whoever they're with. So when then confronted and mesh, I mean merging, we're the same self. It adds protection. Think about it. We all do it. Sometimes I need to be people just like me. It's not bad. But if that sense of merging will cost you the ability to connect to someone different than you or that sees very different than you, and when they confront that, if they're quote alone physically or alone emotionally in that moment, they'll disappear or they'll cut you off or they'll go away or it comes out as violence. I believe it comes out as shootings as we could go on with the list of violent outcomes that kind of cut, that kind of separation happens. So I mean, I'm not like Jenny, that's awesome. And it doesn't feel that typical to me.Rebecca (34:36):What you just described to me, Daniel, I have been going like, isn't that whiteness though, the whole point, and I'm talking about whiteness, not the people who believe themselves to be white, to quote taishi quotes. The whole point of whiteness is this enmeshment of all these individual European countries and cultures and people into this one big blob that has no real face on it. And maybe that's where the fragility comes from. So I love when Jenny said, it makes me reach back into my ancestry pre whiteness, and I'm going, that needs to be on a t-shirt. Please put it on a t-shirt, a coffee mug, a hat, something. And so that's sort of Taishi Coates concept of the people who believe themselves to be white is a way to put into words this idea that that's not actually your story. It's not actually your ancestry.(35:43):It's not actually your lineage. It's the disruption and the eraser and the stealing of your lineage in exchange for access to power and privilege. And I do think it is this enmeshment, this collective enmeshment of an entire European continent. And perhaps you're right that that's where the fragility comes from. So when you try to extract a person or a people group out of that, I don't know who I am, if absent this label of whiteness, I don't know what that means by who I am now I'm talking like I know what I'm talking about. I'm not white, so let me shut up. Maybe that means Jenny, you could say if I misunderstood you misquoted, you misrepresented allJenny (36:31):The No, no, I think yeah, I'm like, yes, yes, yes. And it also makes me go back to what you said about proximity. And I think that that is part of the design of whiteness, and even what you were saying about faith, and you can correct me, but my understanding is that those who could vote and those who could own property were Christian. And then when enslaved black people started converting to Christianity and saying, I can actually take pieces of this and I can own this and I can have this white enslavers had a conundrum because then they couldn't use the word Christian in the way that they used to justify chattel slavery and wealth disparity. So they created the word white, and so then it was then white people that could own property and could vote. And so what that did was also disable a class solidarity between lower socioeconomic white bodies and newly emancipated black bodies to say, no, we're not in this together struggling against those that own the highest wealth. I have this pseudo connection with bodies that hold wealth because of the color of my skin. And so then it removes both my proximity to my own body and my proximity to bodies that are probably in a similar struggle, very disproportionate and different than my own because I have white privilege. But it also then makes white bodies align with the system instead of co-conspirator with bodies working towards liberation.Rebecca (38:32):I do think that that's true. I think there's a lot of data historically about the intentional division that was driven between poor people in the colonies and wealthy people in the colonies. And I say people because I think the class stratification included enslaved Africans, free Africans, poor whites, native American people that were there as well. And so I think that there was a kind of diversity there in terms of race and ethnicity and nationality that was intentionally split and then reorganize along racial lines. The only thing that I would add on the Christian or the faith spectrum is that there's a book by Jamar TBE called The Color of Compromise. And one of the things that he talks about in that book is the religious debate that was happening when the colonies were being organized around if you proselytize your slave and they convert, then do you have to emancipate them?(39:43):Because in England, the religious law was that you could not enslave or in put a believer into servitude in any form, whether that's indentured servitude or slavery. Well, I got a problem with the premise, the idea that if you were not a Christian in medieval England, I could do whatever I wanted to. The premise is wrong in the first place. The thought that you could own or indenture a human to another human is problematic on its face. So I just want to name that the theological frame that they brought from England was already jacked, and then they superimposed it in the colonies and made a conscious decision at the House of Burgess, which is about a mile from where I'm sitting, made a conscious decision to decide that your conversion to Christianity does not impact any part of your life on earth. It only impacts your eternity. So all you did was by fire insurance, meaning that your eternity is now in heaven and not in hell, but on earth I can do whatever I want. And that split that perversion of the gospel at that moment to decide that the kingdom of God has nothing to do with what is happening on earth is something we're still living with today. Right? It's the reason why you have 90 some odd percent of evangelicals voting for all kinds of policies that absolutely violate every tenant of scripture in the Bible and probably every other holy book on the planet, and then still standing in their pulpit on Sunday morning and preaching that they represent God. It's ridiculous. It's offensive.Danielle (41:38):I just feel like this is proving my point. So I feel like other people may have said this, but who's kept talking about this exchange for whiteness? Bro, we're in the timeline where Jesus, their Jesus said yes to the devil. He's like, give me the power, give me the money, give me the bread. And if you want to come into their religion, you have to trade in how God actually made you for to say yes to that same temptation for power and money and whatever, and erase your face's. One comment. Second comment is this whole thing about not giving healthcare to poor families.(42:20):I hesitate to say this word, but I'm reminded of the story of the people that first came here from England, and I'm aware that they were starving at one point, and I'm aware that they actually ate off their own people, and that's partly how they survived. And it feels the same way to me, here, give us the power, give us the control, give us the money. And we're like, the fact is, is that cutting off healthcare for millions of Americans doesn't affect immigrants at all. They're not on those plans. It affects most poor whites and they have no problem doing it and then saying, come, give me your bread. Come give me your cheese. Come give me your vote. It's like a self flesh eating virus, and(43:20):I am almost speechless from it. There's this rumor that migrants have all the health insurance, and I know that's not true because Luis legally came here. He had paperwork, he was documented, got his green card, then got his citizenship, and even after citizenship to prove we could get health insurance, when he got off his job, we had to not only submit his passport, but his certificate that was proof of citizenship through the state of Washington, a very liberal state to get him on health insurance. So I know there's not 25 million immigrants in the country falsifying those records. That's just not happening. So I know that that's a lie from personal experience, but I also know that the point is, the point is the lie. The point is to tell you the lie and actually stab the person in the back that you're lying to. That just feels dark to me. I went off, sorry, that's kind of off the subject of resilience.Rebecca (44:36):No, I have two reactions to that. The first one is when we were talking just a few minutes ago about the exchange for power and privilege, it's actually a false invitation to a table that doesn't actually exist. That's what, to me is darkest about it. It's the promise of this carrot that you have no intention of ever delivering. And people have so bought into the lie so completely that it's like you didn't even stop to consider that, let alone the ability to actually see this is not actually an invitation to anything. So that is partly what I think about. And if you read the book, the Sum of Us, it actually talks about Sum, SUM, the sum of us. It actually talks about the cost, the economic cost of racism, and each chapter is about a different industry and how there were racist policies set up in that industry.(45:49):And basically the point the author makes is that at every turn, in order to subjugate and oppress a community of color, white people had to sacrifice something for themselves and oppress themselves and disenfranchise themselves in order to pull it off. And they did it anyway because essentially it is wealthy white, it's affluent white male that ends up with the power and the privilege, and everybody else is subjugated and oppressed. And that's a conversation. I don't understand it. The gaslighting is got to be astronomical and brilliant to convince an entire community of people to vote against themselves. So I'm over there with you on the limb, Danielle,Jenny (47:16):Yeah, I am thinking about Fox News and how most impoverished white communities, that is the only source of information that they have because there isn't proximity and there isn't a lot of other conversations. It is exactly what Tucker Carlson or all of these people are spewing. And I think fear is such a powerful tool, and honestly, I don't see it as that different than early indoctrination around hell and using that to capitulate people into the roles that the church wanted them. And so it's like things might be bad now, but there are going to be so much worse quote because of the racial fear mongering of immigrants, of folks of color, of these people coming to take your jobs that if you can work, people who are already struggling into such a frenzy of fear, I think they're going to do things drastically vote for Trump because they think he's going to save the economy because that's what they're hearing, regardless of if that is even remotely true, and regardless of the fact that most white bodies are more likely to be climate refugees than they are to be billionaire friends withRebecca (48:59):So then what does resilience look like in the face of that kind of fearmongering?Jenny (49:24):This is maybe my nihilistic side. I don't know that things are going to get better before they get far worse. And I think that's where the resilience piece comes in. I was like, how do we hold on to our own humanity? How do we hold onto our communities? How do we hold onto hope in the reality that things will likely get worse and worse and worse before some type of reckoning or shift happens,Rebecca(50:23):Yeah. There's actually, I saw an Instagram post a couple months ago, and I want to say it was Bruce Springsteen and he was just lamenting the erosion of art and culture and music in this moment that there's not art in the Oval Office, that there's not, and just his sense that art and music and those kinds of expressions, actually, I don't think he used the word defiance, but that's the sentiment that I walked away with. That is a way to amplify our humanity in a way that invites proximity to cultures and people that are different than you. This whole argument that we're having right now about whether this election of Bad Bunny makes any sense and the different sort of arguments about what the different sides that people have taken on that, it's hilarious. And then there's something about it that feels very real.Danielle (51:31):Yeah, I had someone told me, I'm not watching it because he's a demonic Marxist. I was like, can you be a Marxist and be in the entertainment industry anyway? Clearly, we're going to have to talk about this again. I wrote an essay for good faith media and I was just, I couldn't wrap it up. And they're like, that's okay. Don't wrap it up. It's not meant to be wrapped up. So maybe that's how our conversation is too. I dunno. Jenny, what are you thinking?Jenny (52:13):I have many thoughts, mostly because I just watched one battle after another last night, and I don't want to give any spoilers away, but I feel like it was a really, it's a very million trigger warnings piece of art that I think encapsulates so much of what we're talking about and sort of this transgenerational story of resilience and what does it mean whether that is my own children or other children in this world to lean into, this probably isn't going to end with me. I'm probably not going to fix this. So how do we continue to maybe push the ball forward in the midst of the struggle for future generations? And I think I'm grateful for this space. I think this is one of the ways that we maybe begin to practice and model what proximity and difference and resilience can look like. And it's probably not always going to be easy or there's going to be struggles that probably come even as we work on engaging this together. And I'm grateful that we get to engage this together.Danielle (53:35):Well, we can always continue our thoughts next week. That's right. Yeah, Rebecca. Okay, I'll be locked in, especially because I said it in the podcast.Rebecca (53:48):I know. I do agree with that. Jenny, I particularly agree having this conversation, the three of us intentionally staying in each other's lives, checking on each other, checking in with each other, all that feels like this sort of defiant intentional resilience, particularly in a moment in history where things that have been our traditional expression of resilience have been cut off like it In recent US history, any major change happened, usually started on the college campus with public protests and public outcry, and those avenues have been cut off. It is no longer safe to speak out on a college campus. People are losing their degrees, they're getting kicked out of colleges, they're getting expelled from colleges for teachers are getting fired for expressing viewpoints that are not in line with the majority culture at this moment. And so those traditional avenues of resilience, I think it was an intentional move to go after those spaces first to shut down what we would normally do to rally collectively to survive a moment. And so I think part of what feels hard in this moment is we're having to reinvent them. And I think it's happening on a micro level because those are the avenues that we've been left with, is this sort of micro way to be resistant and to be resilient.Danielle (55:31):As you can see, we didn't finish our conversation this round, so check out the next episode. After this, we'll be wrapping up this conversation or at least continuing it. And at the end in the notes, their resources, I encourage you to connect with community, have conversations, give someone a hug that you trust and love and care for, and looking forward to having you join us.Kitsap County & Washington State Crisis and Mental Health ResourcesIf you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call 911.This resource list provides crisis and mental health contacts for Kitsap County and across Washington State.Kitsap County / Local ResourcesResourceContact InfoWhat They OfferSalish Regional Crisis Line / Kitsap Mental Health 24/7 Crisis Call LinePhone: 1‑888‑910‑0416Website: https://www.kitsapmentalhealth.org/crisis-24-7-services/24/7 emotional support for suicide or mental health crises; mobile crisis outreach; connection to services.KMHS Youth Mobile Crisis Outreach TeamEmergencies via Salish Crisis Line: 1‑888‑910‑0416Website: https://sync.salishbehavioralhealth.org/youth-mobile-crisis-outreach-team/Crisis outreach for minors and youth experiencing behavioral health emergencies.Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS)Main: 360‑373‑5031; Toll‑free: 888‑816‑0488; TDD: 360‑478‑2715Website: https://www.kitsapmentalhealth.org/crisis-24-7-services/Outpatient, inpatient, crisis triage, substance use treatment, stabilization, behavioral health services.Kitsap County Suicide Prevention / “Need Help Now”Call the Salish Regional Crisis Line at 1‑888‑910‑0416Website: https://www.kitsap.gov/hs/Pages/Suicide-Prevention-Website.aspx24/7/365 emotional support; connects people to resources; suicide prevention assistance.Crisis Clinic of the PeninsulasPhone: 360‑479‑3033 or 1‑800‑843‑4793Website: https://www.bainbridgewa.gov/607/Mental-Health-ResourcesLocal crisis intervention services, referrals, and emotional support.NAMI Kitsap CountyWebsite: https://namikitsap.org/Peer support groups, education, and resources for individuals and families affected by mental illness.Statewide & National Crisis ResourcesResourceContact InfoWhat They Offer988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (WA‑988)Call or text 988; Website: https://wa988.org/Free, 24/7 support for suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, relationship problems, and substance concerns.Washington Recovery Help Line1‑866‑789‑1511Website: https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/injury-and-violence-prevention/suicide-prevention/hotline-text-and-chat-resourcesHelp for mental health, substance use, and problem gambling; 24/7 statewide support.WA Warm Line877‑500‑9276Website: https://www.crisisconnections.org/wa-warm-line/Peer-support line for emotional or mental health distress; support outside of crisis moments.Native & Strong Crisis LifelineDial 988 then press 4Website: https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/injury-and-violence-prevention/suicide-prevention/hotline-text-and-chat-resourcesCulturally relevant crisis counseling by Indigenous counselors.Additional Helpful Tools & Tips• Behavioral Health Services Access: Request assessments and access to outpatient, residential, or inpatient care through the Salish Behavioral Health Organization. Website: https://www.kitsap.gov/hs/Pages/SBHO-Get-Behaviroal-Health-Services.aspx• Deaf / Hard of Hearing: Use your preferred relay service (for example dial 711 then the appropriate number) to access crisis services.• Warning Signs & Risk Factors: If someone is talking about harming themselves, giving away possessions, expressing hopelessness, or showing extreme behavior changes, contact crisis resources immediately.Well, first I guess I would have to believe that there was or is an actual political dialogue taking place that I could potentially be a part of. And honestly, I'm not sure that I believe that.Well, first I guess I would have to believe that there was or is an actual political dialogue taking place that I could potentially be a part of. And honestly, I'm not sure that I believe that. Well, first I guess I would have to believe that there was or is an actual political dialogue taking place that I could potentially be a part of. And honestly, I'm not sure that I believe that.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 93:31 Transcription Available


    Carlos sits down with THE Mathew Knowles for an exclusive one on one interview. From his childhood, career, Beyoncé, Destiny’s Child - They talk about it ALL. This is one that you won't want to miss!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Award-winning bilingual travel journalist, TV host, and speaker Jeannette Ceja has visited over 60 countries, redefining what it means to see the world through a Latina lens. With her first passport at just nine months old, she's spent her life using storytelling to bridge cultures and amplify underrepresented voices. At sixteen, she wrote a heartfelt letter to the editor after seeing J.Lo on the cover of CosmoGIRL!—only to have her words printed in the very issue featuring Beyoncé on the cover, a moment that revealed the power of words and representation. Today, Jeannette continues to challenge perceptions and champion visibility for women of color in travel media, reminding us that how we communicate—and who gets to be seen—can change everything.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/globetrotters-podcast--5023679/support.

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    Ebro, Laura, and Rosenberg host HOT 97's flagship program "Ebro In The Morning!" on today's episode 10/7/25 - Sleeping In Contacts, Juanyto Wins a Game!, Pardon Watch, ICE pepper sprays Police Officers, Magic City in Japan, Yankees 0-2, A Boogie Fighting in Japan, Beyonce’s Performance Acumen, Hot Take Tuesday, and much more! All that and more on Ebro In The Morning! To be a part of the Gurus email theguru@ebrointhemorning.com To be a part of Freedom Friday email info@ebrointhemorning.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Controlling Your Digital Brand

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    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 33:59


    BOSSes, Anne Ganguzza is joined by her superpower co-host, Lau Lapides, to discuss a critical issue in the voiceover industry: brand alignment and navigating controversy. Sparked by the American Eagle/Sydney Sweeney campaign, the hosts explore how a voice actor's ethics and personal brand are intrinsically linked to the clients they represent. They emphasize that in the age of social media, protecting your digital reputation is non-negotiable for long-term career success. 00:00 - Anne (Host) Hey bosses, Anne Ganguzza, you know your journey in voiceover is not just about landing gigs. It's about growing both personally and professionally. At Anne Ganguzza Voice Productions, I focus on coaching and demo production that nurtures your voice and your confidence. Let's grow together. Visit anneganguzza.com to find out more.  00:25 - Speaker 2 (Announcement) It's time to take your business to the next level, the boss level. These are the premier business owner strategies and successes being utilized by the industry's top talent today. Rock your business like a boss a VO boss. Now let's welcome your host, Ganguzza.  00:47 - Anne (Host) Hey everyone, Welcome to the VO Boss podcast and the Boss Superpower Series. I'm your host, Anne Ganguzza, along with my awesome superpower co-host Lollapetas.  00:56 - Lau (Guest) Hello, Annie, it's so good to be back. I love being in this Zoom room with you. Or it's not Zoom, but it's Riverside, but I love being in this space room with you. Or it's not Zoom, but it's Riverside, but I love being in this space with you, I know I look forward to it.  01:10 - Anne (Host) We get to see each other and it's been so long it's fabulous when we get back together because we have so much to catch up on. I know, I know oh my gosh.  01:19 - Lau (Guest) By the way, I love your outfit today. You look great.  01:23 - Anne (Host) Why thank you my, my jean shirt or my denim shirt? No, what's really cool about this is this is kind of well, I should say it's it's. It's deceiving, maybe because it looks like it's denim but it's actually like French Terry, and so it's super, super comfortable. But you know, speaking of jeans, I was going to say what color are your jeans.  01:50 Well, you know, I have good jeans and advertising campaigns for our businesses. I mean gosh, it's all over the news. I mean the American Eagle campaign with Sydney Sweeney. I mean, you know, she's got good jeans, and so it's a really interesting debate. I think it's something that we could absolutely relate to our own voiceover businesses in terms of associating with now, first of all, like associating with a brand that may or may not be controversial or may or may not be on the side of you know where your feelings align. I think that would be a really, really interesting topic.  02:30 - Lau (Guest) Lau I love that topic because we hear that word floating in the industry now for quite a while branding. Branding is connected to marketing, is connected to selling right and how you represent yourself and who you're connected to. That helps you represent yourself as well. And making some of those concerted decisions on who you want to be attached to and connected to, that really help you design your ethos of your business.  02:58 - Anne (Host) Well, they can help you. They can help you be successful in the industry, or maybe not. They can help you be controversial in the industry, or maybe not. They can help you be controversial in the industry. It's such an interesting. Now you know one thing about that campaign for me, when I first saw it, I didn't think anything of it, because I am a woman of a certain age and I remember the Jean campaign with Brooke Shields and Calvin Klein, and I just remember it, with Brooke Shields and Calvin Klein, and I just remember it, you know. And so, as a girl in, I think it was in elementary or high school. I can't remember when that came out, but it was the 80s, right? All I know is that I wanted a pair of Calvin Klein jeans because I wanted to look like Brooke Shields. Now today, didn't we all did not we Right?  03:41 No, I thought nothing of it, right, I thought nothing really horrible of it. But then it did become controversial because obviously she was, you know, she was young when she did that ad and it was a little bit sexually, you know, promiscuous, some people would say. And so, you know, today that type of advertising wouldn't fly and I think people are comparing Sydney Sweeney with that, because of she's got good genes, you've got an attractive female and a pair of jeans, and you know, of course, american Eagle says you know, it was always all about the genes, it's not always not about the, not about the misconception that jeans J-E-A-N-S is similar to G-E-N-E-S, so there's a lot to unpack there.  04:25 I don't know how did you react to it when it first came out? What were your thoughts?  04:29 - Lau (Guest) Well, you know what's so funny about the Brooke Shields thing that you bring up? That's the first thing I thought of is that everyone who's outraged about it is not old enough to remember the Brooke Shields and that's what they were really copying. I think that was a copycat from 45 years ago Going back to the old let's sell.  04:45 Yeah, but if you remember, annie, it was there was another controversy hooked on to Brooke Shields at that time, based on that commercial, because that was right around the time that she had shot Blue Lagoon, blue Lagoon, yeah, and she was only like 11, 11 or 12.  05:05 - Anne (Host) I think it was 13.  05:05 - Lau (Guest) Well, by that time she was about 13. But she was still very young and the mother was managing her and so there was a huge blowup and controversy about this young girl doing these so-called sexually explicit commercials about my sexuality and my body, about my sexuality and my body. And I remember thinking, and when I saw it again I thought wow, how did she get those jeans on without showing us anything, right in front of us, Like I was amazed and, as a young girl, I yeah, it was a Cirque du Soleil act.  05:35 It was amazing. Yeah, you know, as a young girl, media is so influential right.  05:41 - Speaker 2 (Announcement) So, influential.  05:41 - Anne (Host) The thing is that, as voice actors, we really have a part in playing into the media, right, because our voices are representing brands, and for me at the time, I didn't consider anything wrong with it. All I know is that I wanted to look like Brooke Shields in those jeans and therefore I wanted the jeans. And I'll tell you what it was an expressly popular campaign that made Calvin Klein a ton of money, a ton of money.  06:09 - Lau (Guest) But if you look at it now as an adult and you listen from a voiceover perspective, her voice was very, very young very kidlike and very straightforward. She was trying to be, if anything, a little bit smart or intellectual versus overly sexy and centralized, but yet the perception, the visual right Was that was that.  06:34 - Anne (Host) That's exactly it. So there's a lot of, there's a lot of things there, and if you were the voice of a campaign that was controversial, right would. If it was something you believed in or didn't believe in, is that something that, as a voice actor, would you accept? And I think, or an actor, I mean any kind of role right? Do you accept those roles if they align with your belief system or your morals or your ethics or whatever that is, and how can it propel your business forward or not?  07:07 I mean, there's just so much that we have choices in, and as well as influence in, as voice actors, and we think sometimes we're hiding behind this microphone, but no, we're still a very intricate part of a media campaign. And so, really, as a voice actor, how do you decide? Really, is you know, oh, this could really propel my campaign if I decide that I want to align with this brand and be the voice of it, or sometimes it's not even about being the voice of it. It's maybe working with that brand in any capacity. You know, how is that going to affect your business? Because people have opinions, people always have opinions, and gosh aren't they all over the place.  07:56 - Lau (Guest) Now that social media is prevalent, they're the Wild West we like to call it right, Annie, it's the Wild West.  07:59 And I would say in my mind it's likened to all the people, not just women but men too. In my mind it's likened to all the people, not just women but men too, but certainly all the women, who have said for many years you know, I am interested in doing romance novels, exotica work, triple X, adult swim as a voiceover talent, but I'm concerned about how my business is going to be viewed. I'm going to use an AKA, an alter ego, another name, another business name, and so I think that voiceover talent have been making these decisions for a very, very long time. Even though we don't have the visuals for the voiceover talent, we may have the visual for the work and so for the work itself may give visuals and vocals that are not aligned with the talent's vision of their business, and sometimes you don't even know.  08:49 - Anne (Host) Sometimes you don't even know, right. I mean you can tell a lot by the context of the script sometimes, but sometimes you can. You don't know where that's going to end up. And again, now that makes me think of, like, you know deep fakes and AI and you don't know where your voice is going to be used. But if you are, you know, an active participant and you are aware, I think really the best thing you can do if these things are concerning to you, right, the more you know, the more you're educated, the better off you're going to be, because you can make those decisions to determine if you want to be aligned.  09:24 I mean there have been careers ruined by, you know, wrong brand alignment, and gosh knows with today's you know political climate. I mean it comes down to and you know what, laura, it comes down to if you think about it. We're in a business. We need to make money, right, and guess what? So are companies that are advertising, right. They're in the business to make money and so a lot of times our decisions are based on money. Yeah.  09:52 - Lau (Guest) Wake up, smell the coffee right, and it's like who is to judge what one person or one brand identity or one company should or shouldn't be doing. It's really in the eyes and ears of the audience. It's really the perception. So, as many people really disagree, fervently disagree and are angered and outraged by that particular American Eagle campaign, you have a mass swath of people who are buying everything.  10:24 - Anne (Host) That gene that she is, they can't keep. I'm just saying or buying everything that gene, that gene that they can't keep it on the proverbial shelf Exactly.  10:29 Right, Exactly so yeah, and it's interesting because I read a couple of. I read a couple of articles about it and they, of course, american Eagle says it's all about the genes. It's always been about the genes and in reality it kind of is like a return back to marketing. You know, marketing for the last few years has been very concerned with, of course, the shift, notice how the shift in cultural trends, right to making sure inclusivity, diversity, you know, every body type is shown and everybody is represented, which I thought was great. I mean I love that. But apparently, like, if you're in the business, I mean, did it sell? I thought it did.  11:09 Personally, I aligned with it better and I bought, I consumed, just like I did before. However, there is a a huge, there's a huge another aspect to this to unpack, about influencers, right, I mean, in reality, I mean she's a famous actress, right, and so just like Brooke Shields. So if she's going to wear these jeans and feel good in them and look good in them, then that's going to really entice other people to buy and you know, or not, right? And If they, I mean how many times? Lau and I I have very strong ideas about like companies and what they do with their money. So like if they're known to, you know, I don't know, do bad things. I will not support of things that companies do behind the scenes and therefore, when I do find out, I then have a choice, to make a decision whether I want to consume that, you know, buy that or not. And I think that, again, as a consumer and as a voice actor, the more educated we can be, the better decisions we can make to determine if we want to align with that.  12:21 - Lau (Guest) I would totally agree and I would say the irony to me about talking about influencers online is why are they called influencers? Yeah, yeah, they're called influences because they have powerful influence over mass swaths of people who want to look like them, sound like them, live like them, whatever. Of people who want to look like them, sound like them, live like them, whatever. So if we were to make a value judgment, we would have to make it evenly across the board between network television and social media and voiceover and radio and TV, that that is just a no-go, which, of course, no one's going to do. We're not going to do that because you know it's a free country and people are going to run their businesses how they run their businesses girls on Instagram to get that facelift or to get those eyebrows or to get those lash extensions, to feel good about who they are.  13:27 - Anne (Host) Well, oh no, okay, you bring up a really important point here, right To feel good about who you are. So what I do because you know I do a little bit of fashion influencing- I know you are an influencer, actually.  13:39 - Lau (Guest) My well, oh my goodness, put your influencer hat on.  13:42 - Anne (Host) So my influencer hat is and I've been, I've been multiple sizes, I've been big and I've been small, right, I mean, I don't know, I've never considered myself small, but that's a whole nother podcast. So, depending on the size right, I followed different influencers. I found and for the most part, if you think about it, when I was a little bit bigger, I had an influencer who I loved her because she was bigger and she was confident and she was beautiful. And I said, gosh, if I could just be confident. And you know, and as a matter of fact, people in my life I've known, I'm like gosh, she's bigger and she's confident. I wish I could be confident like that. I could be confident like that. And then when I, when I started to lose weight, then I it's funny because I switched, following the one influencer who her body type was a little bit bigger, to an influence it was a little bit more my, my body type size, or maybe even smaller, because it was then helpful, it was motivating for me, or inspiring to me.  14:36 And so, in reality and in every instance, right, the influencer made me feel better about myself. Right, I was either motivated or inspired. To well, people are going to say it might be healthy if you say, oh, I want to look like them. But in reality, when it came to my weight, my body size, it was more about becoming healthy. I needed to become healthy, right. And yeah, the clothes were pretty. I didn't have that option with these clothes at this particular size. So, yeah, there was something inspirational and motivational. And then there was the girl who I still follow. She's a bigger girl who is just beautiful at whatever size she's at, and it's really the message that she's saying. That's really the most important thing.  15:17 - Lau (Guest) But I have a question about that, annie, and I know we're getting a little farther away from the voiceover aspect, but from a performance and business aspect, voiceovers need to be thinking about all of this and how you represent your brand and how you think about what you do. Well, absolutely, my question is you have a lot of these people, including, like Lizzo, for instance she was the first one that came to my mind, yeah who made it very public that they lost a ton of weight and that they are very happy they did that and very happy that they're healthier and very happy at whatever they're at.  15:51 - Anne (Host) Yeah.  15:52 - Lau (Guest) So it makes you question well, wait a second, is this for branding sake, to have those brands out there because they know, like a big part of the population is, say, has a certain look or a certain size or a certain sound? Well, yeah, the biggest demographic, the biggest demographic, right? Yeah, versus the reality of the person actually feeling good in their life, I'm going to argue that they're performers and they're performing and that many of them don't feel good about some of the choices they've made in their life and therefore they go and change it. Or their company representatives say you need to change this brand because it is not resonating with the majority of our audiences and we will never know.  16:38 Never know how much influence comes from which direction. We will really not know, that right.  16:44 - Anne (Host) Absolutely. I mean and again this is I mean for bosses out there if you think we're going off topic, in reality we're not, because we're not talking about marketing and advertising, which directly affects us. I mean, that's where we I mean our voices are representing brands that have fluctuations in the way that they advertise and in the way that they market their products, and it's important for us to understand where it's headed, where the trends are and really what is it that matters. And then, what is it that matters to you as an actor, being a part of that campaign, resonating with a brand that may or may not be controversial? Right, Brands change.  17:26 - Lau (Guest) This is where you have to forgive yourself they shift and change trends over time, because that's the natural state of being a human being, is that you age, you change, trends change whatever. Another one that comes to my mind one of my favorite original rappers and then became actress was Queen Latifah. Yeah, yeah. Who I loved for so many reasons. Yeah she's awesome Right.  17:50 - Speaker 2 (Announcement) Rubenesque woman beautiful woman.  17:52 - Lau (Guest) Well, she went on a whole campaign I can't remember what it was, whether it was Jenny Craig or Nutrisystem or whatever it was, but she became the brand ambassador of them to lose weight and she had trouble doing it and she never reached the target weight. When she didn't, they dropped her. Yeah, yeah, okay. So my point is was that her and it made you feel like, it made me feel like you know, when you use Tide or use a laundry detergent and then, all of a sudden, you've been using it and it's been good for years, and then it's like no, all new developed. You think, what have I been using that whole time? It wasn't really good. That's how it made me feel.  18:31 - Anne (Host) Well influencing you know and marketing advertising, influencing in their way influencing right as opposed to, and I think that's why influencers became really popular, because it was real people, it wasn't companies. Well, it was the illusion of real people, right?  18:47 Well, they are real people Right right, oh look, I'm not being paid for this but a lot of times, influencers, they get a little bit of a cut. I mean I, you know, hey, I got a little bit of a cut. I'm encouraged to, you know, try this top or this, you know, this pants set or whatever, and then talk about it so that I can get a little bit of a break or a deal. But I creatively love to curate outfits and, to be quite honest, the amount of time I spend at this point because I don't do it full time the amount of time that I spend, you know, putting together videos and stuff, it takes a lot of time. That's my, that's like a, that's a day of my weekend in reality, and I don't make I don't make half as much money as I do when I'm doing voiceover. So for me that's just like a passion project.  19:31 But what is it that voice actors you know need to do? I mean, I think that you either don't realize that you are an intrinsic part of a brand that could or could not be, you know, I mean, you probably know if they're controversial. It's the same thing with political voiceover, Right, we talked about this like not so long ago. What's you know? Are you on a particular side of the fence? Are you? Is your voice, your voice being speaking things that align with your, what you believe in and your morals and your ethics? Or are you just voicing things to make money, because it happens to be something that pays the bills?  20:09 - Lau (Guest) Right and really paying attention to what your audience is identifying your value as. Like I can come in and say, well, I'm going to provide this, I'm going to do this, but I may not have the calling for that. I have to pay attention. Where is the calling of the audience?  20:27 And then go to the. If I want to go to the full extent of that brand, give them awareness of what it is, awareness of my, you know, professionalism, my ethos in it. Whatever that is, it's not always what I'm starting out to be is what it's going to be. I see that all the time like a mismatch of brand knowledge. Someone would say, well, I do this all the time, I play this all the time and I say, right, but what are you being hired for? What you're being hired for might be very different than what you do in your side life.  21:01 - Anne (Host) And if you think about it, like if you align yourself with a style of voiceover that is, you know, has a message, right, that may or it on levels with brands that I've been associated with, where, if you're not careful and you know I mean with the VO Boss podcast, right, if you're not careful people will associate you with those brands as well, and you know that can be detrimental to your career, to your livelihood, and that is something it's sometimes. It's not an easy decision. It's not an easy decision to make. It's not an easy decision.  21:42 - Lau (Guest) It's not an easy decision to make. It's not an easy decision. You have to realize you're performing a part. So whenever you are in that what I call the awareness zone that's like the industry awareness of who you are Like I feel like I play two parts. One is the real person in the larger world, who may or may not know me, and then the person, the mama, who knows me, who people know me in the larger world, who may or may not know me, and then the person, the mama, who knows me, who people know me in the industry. And when I play that role, I know I'm always to some degree on, you're always on and having that awareness that there is a performance value to what you do. How?  22:15 - Anne (Host) interesting because your brand, since I've known you, has evolved into Mama Lau, which you know what I mean. Because I want to say it's because I started calling you Mama Lau, because that's what I called my mother, and then it turned into Mama Lau, but now as Mama Lau, known as Mama Lau in the industry. Right, you now need to be considerate of. Okay, what does this brand speak about me? And if you were to do something, that would not be Mama Lau.  22:42 - Lau (Guest) Right, so I'm not going to go to Vegas and become a stripper anytime soon. Are you going to?  22:47 - Anne (Host) be an erotic. I mean, would you be an erotica audiobook narrator? I mean, well, maybe not under Mama Lau but, here, you are here you are with. Unless you're going to be a character voice, right, here you are, I know your voice. And unless you're going to be a character voice and I don't recognize that voice, right, our voices are recognizable.  23:07 I mean, some of us have immediately, like I know, this person's voice from you know long you know, far, far away, I can tell that voice and I have that with some of my students that have distinctly unique voices, right, I'm thinking they probably can't go into you know erotica character work if they don't want to know other people to know about it. Yes, you know, if you want other people to know about it, that's fine. But for you, under that brand, you have to. There's a responsibility to that brand, right?  23:34 - Lau (Guest) Yes, there is.  23:34 - Anne (Host) In what you do. It reminds me of. It reminds me of oh my gosh, who was it? Who was it? He was a comedian. He was fired in 2011 due to offensive tweets he made about the Japan earthquake and the tsunami. And it is, oh my gosh, gilbert Gottfried. There you go.  23:50 - Lau (Guest) Oh wow, how could we not?  23:52 - Anne (Host) remember that, yes. I know right Gilbert Gottfried.  23:55 - Lau (Guest) I didn't know that.  23:56 - Anne (Host) Yeah, oh yeah, and it was. It was. That was, I think, when it first, at least when I was in the industry, when it first became evident that social media and what you do outside of your job in voice acting, will have a direct effect, if it's offensive enough, right On your job. And you know, nowadays people have to be careful on social media what they're posting. And because companies can now go check out your social media, because companies can now go check out your social media, and so for you as a voice actor, again, it has to come to mind that if you are known, or if you are known in social media, now your actions, if people were to look you up on social media and find that you're associated with a brand or find that you are, you've done something that I don't know is not something that aligns with their ethics right, it can affect your business.  24:52 - Lau (Guest) So in a way, annie, it's kind of like we're blurring the lines of our real reality of living a life as a person, with our business and our performance career, that there is kind of that expectation that you sort of represent it all of your life, all of your life, and you're not going to go through anything. That's antithetical to that image that is being put out there, which I mean. For me it's easy because I'm kind of like, I'm a mama type anyway, but for the average person I think that would be hard, that would be a challenge.  25:27 Mama Lau as mama Lau would not go to a Coldplay concert and get yourself caught on the probably not. I'd be the person standing outside with food, waving my hand, going what did you do in there? What did you do?  25:37 - Anne (Host) And we should bring that up, because yet there's another like CEO of you know, of a company, and then the director of HR, the director of the people I forget what they call it now. I'm like director of HR, no people, ceo of people. Forgive me for not knowing what her title was. She was HR, wasn't she?  25:55 - Lau (Guest) The head of HR. Yes, Like top HR, you know? Executive.  26:00 - Anne (Host) I think PMO is a people. I forget what it is, but anyways, see it, you know. So, really, if you think about it, what did that do those actions do to the brand? Right To the brand. Yes, they say all all, what is it? All publicity is good publicity, but do you think that this was good publicity for the company?  26:24 - Lau (Guest) No, no, I don't either. I don't think there was any redeeming value to that and that felt to me it could have been happenstance, but it felt like a setup. It felt like someone tipped someone off to put them on the jumbotron.  26:37 - Anne (Host) Oh interesting, I didn't think that it didn't just feel random.  26:40 - Lau (Guest) There was like, like, how many people were there?  26:44 - Anne (Host) 50,000? I don't know. I think I, I didn't think it, I don't think they were set up, I mean, unless you have somebody in the company that's like. Well, I mean, first of all you have to, you have to know the person that's, you know, focusing on the Jumbotron and say, oh my God, wouldn't it be funny if you know I hate that guy or whatever? But think about it?  27:01 - Speaker 2 (Announcement) I don't know.  27:02 - Anne (Host) Your actions in life right can be directly affected these days because of social media, because of the now back in the day when I had to walk to school 10 miles up a hill in the snow. When there wasn't social media, it was a little easier to get away with, I would say, indiscretions like that.  27:24 - Lau (Guest) But now, maybe even now with being a voiceover talent. You've got that anonymity to some degree.  27:31 - Anne (Host) But not as much anymore. I'm saying not as much anymore, remember, because voice actors, we're all about social media, aren't we? Because, guess what we need to get work and what are we doing? We're trying to showcase're all about social media, aren't we? Because guess what we need to get work and what are we doing? We're trying to showcase our brand on social media, and when you do that, you really have to be prepared for repercussions. If you are going to voice a campaign, associate yourself with a brand that may be controversial, and you know something that is a concern for your business. That may not have been so much of a concern maybe 20, 30 years ago.  28:06 - Lau (Guest) It's true, because I think with probably the third generation now, or what would we say, maybe the second generation now, millennials and Gen Zers, who are digital natives, growing, up online on social media like their life online on social media like they didn't see the commercial.  28:23 Their life- is on social media. So their lines are very blurred, like I would say, arguably our generation x not as blurred like I know. When I was younger I used to think, oh, the Brady kids are really like that. Now I realize they're separate people, right, they're separate people than what they did in the sitcom. But nowadays it's like oh, everyone thinks that anything you do online is you, is really you, and so it puts a lot of pressure on those people to say okay, am I in alignment with the kind of brand that I want to have out there or not?  29:02 And a lot of people will say well, you know what do they say? All good, all press, bad press, negative press is still good, press, it's still good. I don't know about that. I don't know about that. I don't think that's true. Yeah, I don't think that's true.  29:15 - Anne (Host) I mean in a way. I mean in a way who said?  29:19 - Lau (Guest) that. Beyonce, who said that Someone big said that I don't even remember, but in a way, american Eagle is benefiting from the controversy.  29:27 - Anne (Host) However, there's really good arguments on either side of it. Again, they're promoting to a crowd you know who are their best sellers. Do you know what I mean? Because, as I and you also talked about in the beginning, we have a certain familiarness with advertising from 30 years ago, right 40 years ago, and so for us, maybe that ad was like oh okay, I didn't think anything of it, but then all of a sudden, because of the younger generation, right, who are like hey, what is this? Or you know, or why, especially with political things going on, what do you mean? Genes like G-E-N-E-S Is that? Then it became a political thing. So I think that we have to be really, really careful, as voice actors on social media, to make sure that we're aware, be aware, educate yourself and be aware of what your voice, what your presence, what your social presence means to your business.  30:33 - Lau (Guest) And I also would add on to that, annie, that we just had a discussion because my group was in New York showcasing of actors and I was really tough, talk about mama, tough. I was really tough and saying listen, I'm just going to tell you this right now If you don't go into your social media right now, before you audition for those agents, those casting directors, those producers, and clean it up and scrub your stuff, scrub it.  30:57 Get reputation defenders. Do whatever you need to do to scrub it. Keep your ideas and ideals separate, because you don't want to alienate people and their whole audience before you even meet them and audition for them, do you? I mean, do you to be a really good note to leave on Digital Digital?  31:25 - Anne (Host) We are digital. We are digital.  31:27 - Speaker 2 (Announcement) Your footprint's there.  31:28 - Anne (Host) Digital is traceable, just saying Digital is traceable, you are. Have you ever tried to? And again, we've never really covered this in depth, but if you think about it, if you ever tried to make a comment and then delete it and then it didn't really delete or did, how many people took a screenshot of that? Yeah, you know, before you deleted it.  31:48 So again, things are digital and things, and because we've gotten again on your phone, on your computer, just assume that people are tracing and I know, yes, you can get it's not right and I get that, but just assume and just you know, honestly, just be aware, be aware and protect your business, protect your voice, protect your business and protect your bossness. Guys, be a bossness.  32:16 - Lau (Guest) And I'll leave on this note in saying yes, and I'll piggyback by saying, even just for who you are as a person, be happy and content with the brand you're creating. Because, you're going to have to live with that for a long time. As long as you have your business, you'll have to live with it.  32:34 - Anne (Host) I have people.  32:35 - Lau (Guest) Annie when I go to a conference or something screaming across the room hey mama, how are you? If I didn't like that, I didn't want that, I'd have to change it. I'd have to really change it and make a concerted effort to do that so be happy with what you're selecting and what you're choosing and what your audience is giving to you and, if not, strategize elsewhere, redirect it.  32:59 - Anne (Host) Good stuff, good stuff, amazing Bosses. We would love to hear your thoughts honestly. So you know, write us at theboss, annaviobosscom. We'd love to hear from you right in our community Facebook page. We'd love to hear your thoughts on this. So, Lau, it's been amazing, amazing, as always. Big shout out to our sponsor, ipdtl. You too can connect and network like bosses. Find out more at IPDTLcom. Bosses have an amazing week and we'll see you next week.  33:30 - Speaker 2 (Announcement) Bye, see you next time. Join us next week for another edition of VO Boss with your host, anne Ganguzza, and take your business to the next level. Sign up for our mailing list at vobosscom and receive exclusive content industry revolutionizing tips and strategies and new ways to rock your business like a boss. Redistribution with permission. Coast to coast connectivity via IPDTL.     

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    Hjerteflimmer for voksne

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 76:01


    Christina bliver meget påvirket af andres følelser. Hun optager dem og prøver at bearbejde dem og hun forstår ikke rigtig hvorfor. Det eneste, hun virkelig forstår, er hvor udmattet, man bliver af at være en følelsessvamp. Så hvad gør hun? Paw er meget glad for sin kæreste. Og det går kanon godt - men han har brug for hjælp til at forstå, hvordan han kan være en bedre støtte for hende. Og mere konkret har Paw brug for hjælp til at overbevise sin kæreste om, at han aldrig kommer til at forlade hende. Derudover prøver vi at hjælpe en lytter gennem følelsesmæssig utroskab, Jytte fortælle om at være empatisk over for én selv - og så ender jeg pludselig selv på briksen midt i det hele(!) Medvirkende: Christina Sander & Paw Henriksen. Ekspert: Jytte Vikkelsøe. Vært: Sebastian Lynggaard. Producer: Cæcilie Helena Denman-Gretoft. Musik: "Hold up" Beyonce. Redaktør: Christina Høier.

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    Oops Caught Me Smoking
    The Dan Levely Show with VSE Live and Direct Winner Tatianna Gross

    Oops Caught Me Smoking

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 38:59


    Send us a textTexas-born singer-songwriter Tatianna is a commanding new voice in R&B and Gospel, blending raw power with heartfelt storytelling. At only 17, she channels the strength and sophistication of legends while carving out a sound distinctly her own—oftendrawing comparisons to Rihanna, Beyoncé, and Adele for her vocal fire, range, and emotional resonance.Follow Tatianna here:Instagram: instagram.com/tatianna_musicTikTok: tiktok.com/@tatianna_musicFollow The Dan Levely Show Here:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/thedanlevelyshowYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@thedanlevelyshow/streamsX: http://www.X.com/danlevelyshowFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/thedanlevelyshowRumble: https://rumble.com/user/TheDanLevelyShowTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedanlevelyshowSupport the show

    Lin. Woods' Gospel Entertainment Podcast
    Episode 337: Music Composer and Producer on The Chi and Beyonce's Dubai Concert Shares His Latest, Black Tie Cinematic Symphonic

    Lin. Woods' Gospel Entertainment Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 23:23


    On this week's Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast, I sit down with an extraordinary guest — a gifted Music Composer whose journey has taken him from the church house to some of the world's biggest stages, Leon Lacey.He shares his inspiring path — from his gospel roots and church beginnings, to composing music for the hit TV series The Chi, to contributing to Beyoncé's unforgettable concert in Dubai. Through it all, he reminds us why faith and gospel music remain the heartbeat of his life and career.And that's not all! He gives us an inside look at his upcoming highly anticipated Black Tie Cinematic Symphonic in Los Angeles featuring an all-star lineup of gospel powerhouses: Yolanda Adams, Hezekiah Walker, Tye Tribbett, Israel Houghton, and more.You don't want to miss this exclusive conversation filled with inspiration, behind-the-scenes stories, and powerful lessons about walking in purpose and staying true to your calling.Listen and subscribe now to the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast on Podomatic, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, or wherever you get your podcasts.#LinWoodsGospelEntertainmentPodcast #MusicComposer #TheChi #Beyonce #YolandaAdams #HezekiahWalker #TyeTribbett #IsraelHoughton #GospelMusic #FaithAndMusic #LeonLacey #BlackTieCinematicSymphonic

    The Marc Cox Morning Show
    Michelle Paulino on NFL's Super Bowl Halftime Show Controversy

    The Marc Cox Morning Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 8:23


    Marc Cox talks with Fox News Radio's Michelle Paulino about the controversy surrounding Bad Bunny being selected for the Super Bowl halftime show. They discuss Jay Z's influence on the NFL's artist choices, compare Bad Bunny with stars like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, and debate the marketing and political strategies behind the decision. The conversation touches on the NFL's target audience, the push toward the Hispanic demographic, and whether the choice will impact viewership. Michelle confirms the halftime show selection is final, calling it a “done deal.”

    The Sarah Lawrence Library Podcast
    SLCP - EP57 - Jenn Melendez, Director Of Campus Operations & Aux. Services

    The Sarah Lawrence Library Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 29:55


    This week host Tim Kail is joined by Jenn Melendez, Director of Campus Operations & Auxiliary Services. Jenn discusses managing SLC's fleet of vehicles, her various jobs before SLC, meeting Beyoncé, becoming confident in her job, and what she loves most about working at SLC.If you have any questions, thoughts, or guest suggestions email fkail@sarahlawrence.edu.And follow Sarah Lawrence on social media @sarahlawrencecollege.

    By Latin Men
    Rap Beef & Mental Health: Cardi B VS Nicki Minaj w/ Yamaneika Saunders

    By Latin Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 121:23 Transcription Available


    This week we are joined by Stand-up comedian, actress and realist Yamaneika Saunders to break down the beef between Female Rappers Nicki Minaj and Cardi B, Which has the internet in a frenzy this week. During this very entertaining coversation, Anthony and Yamaneika get in various topics including: mental health, celebrity, Hip-Hop history and culture, mysogny in the entertainment industry and much more!As always, Please take a moment to leave us a podcast review, they truly help us a lot. Also, Dont forget to subscribe and share the Pod your friends! New episodes every week. You can follow us on Instagram: @BYLATINMEN @MrAnthonyPolanco

    Pop Mystery Pod
    Elevatorgate (with Lauren Smith and Rachel Smith)

    Pop Mystery Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 108:26


    The footage was silent, but it still felt like a shot heard round the world. The infamous leaked elevator security camera footage of Beyonce and Solange Knowles seemingly giving Jay Z his due is one of the most compelling moments in history. (According to this historian at least.) Joining Tess to unpack what actually went down that famous night after the Met Gala are Lauren Smith (@mslas) and Rachel Smith (@privatecirizenrachel), co-hosts of “The Smith Sisters Live” on Radio Andy on Sirius XM.Read Jay Z's memoir “Decoded” Read “Becoming Beyonce” by J. Randy TaborelliWatch “Beyonce: Life is but a Dream” Follow Pop Mystery Pod on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @popmysterypod Pop Mystery Pod is written and produced by Tess Barker @tesstifybarker. Produced by Tyler Hill. Theme song by Rick Wood @Rickw00d.Support independent pop journalism and join us on Patreon at Pop Mystery Pod. Get access to ad free episodes, bonus content, and polls about upcoming topics. patreon.com/PopMysteryPodFollow Tess's other podcasts Lady to Lady and Toxic: The Britney Spears Story wherever you get your pods. Make sure to leave us a review! And tell a friend about the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Podcast That Rocked
    LIVENATION CEO Says “Concert Tickets Are Underpriced” | The Podcast That Rocked

    The Podcast That Rocked

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 93:58 Transcription Available


    The Podcast That Rocked for 10/1/25. LiveNation CEO Michael Rapino says concerts are cheap and YOU are greedy, discussion on NIN, Ghost, A7X, Evanescence, Trivium, and more. Discussion Topics:LiveNation CEO Michael Rapino says “Concert Tickets Should Be More Expensive”Avenged Sevenfold cancels 2025 touring for M. Shadows voiceMatt Heafy of Trivium explains sudden end of Trivium/BFMV tourNIN Peel It Back in 2026 after Tron: AresGhost sticking with No Phone TourAmy Lee says new Evanescence coming in 202Upcoming albums, tours, more. SONG OF THE WEEK: Dying Wish “I Don't Belong Anywhere” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1g8yXXOmOQ ALBUM VS ALBUM: Nine Inch Nails' Pretty Hate Machine VS The Fragile https://www.youtube.com/post/Ugkx1Ew_bcMzr4I1xuLhbSmt6z0EFHPwwF_R “Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino thinks that concerts aren't nearly as expensive as they should be. Musicians and fans aren't in a good spot right now. The former suffer from high touring expenses and unreasonable label demands that often leave them penniless or in the red, while the latter have to shell out a hefty sum to attend the live shows of their favorite bands. Michael Rapino, Live Nation's CEO, thinks otherwise. He's certain that concerts should be more expensive than they currently are. Speaking at CNBC and Boardroom's Game Plan conference, Rapino stated that people have no problem paying large amounts of money for sports. Still, somehow concerts are a problem (transcribed by Ultimate Guitar): "I think music has been underappreciated. You know, I always joke, sports - it's like a badge of honor to spend seventy grand for a Knicks courtside. They'd beat me up if we charged eight hundred for Beyoncé, right?" Rapino continued: It's a real…it's very under… We have a lot of runway left, right? So when you read about the ticket prices going up, it's still – average concert price is $72. Try going to a Laker game for that. And there's eighty of them or whatever the hell. So, the concert is underpriced - has been for a long time." (Ultimate Guitar) LIVENATION CEO Says “Concert Tickets Are Underpriced” | The Podcast That Rocked

    Judge John Hodgman
    Nom de Broom Live in Vancouver

    Judge John Hodgman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 63:22


    Live from the Hollywood Theatre in Vancouver, B.C., NOM DE BROOM: Taryn brings the case against their sister, Lauren. Taryn and Lauren are both practitioners of the king of Canadian sports, which is, obviously: CURLING! Taryn owns a controversial curling broom, and they have named it in honor of Beyoncé. But Lauren hates this broom. She will not even say its name, say its name. Who's right? Who's wrong?PLUS in Swift Justice we hear cases on: a family book club where just one person has read the book, proper nail clipping technique, and proper sandwich cutting technique. Make sure to stay tuned to the end for Friends of the Court Deb Perelman and Kenji López-Alt to weight in on their sandwich cut preferences!Please consider donating to Al Otro Lado. Al Otro Lado provides legal assistance and humanitarian aid to refugees, deportees, and other migrants trapped at the US-MX border. Donate at alotrolado.org/letsdosomething.We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman!Thanks to reddit user u/banjo_solo for naming this week's case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at reddit.com/r/maximumfun! Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

    Fitzy & Wippa
    Best Bits | Beyoncé Music Theft Leads to Sudden Arrest Warrant

    Fitzy & Wippa

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 9:12 Transcription Available


    It appears that some of Beyonce’s new music might have been stolen but how and from where is the interesting bit! Speaking of interesting, Tyra Banks revealed she has a pretty erotic (yet gross) obsession!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    BFF: Black, Fat, Femme
    Were You In Sister Act 2? (Featuring DeAndré Upshaw)

    BFF: Black, Fat, Femme

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 73:45 Transcription Available


    This week your besties are joined by the iconic social media doll DeAndré Upshaw to talk all things pop nostalgia, what iconic 2000's items we miss and get down to the bottom of the important question, "which Black queer person was in Sister Act 2"? We are nominated for not one, but TWO Signal Awards. Vote for us here & here! Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube! Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here! Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok Follow DoctorJonPaul: BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok Follow DeAndré: Tik-Tok | InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Always Looking Up
    Dr. Akilah Cadet On Standing At The Intersection Of Sports And High Fashion

    Always Looking Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 75:41


    In this week's episode I welcomed back Dr. Akilah Cadet. Dr. Cadet is the Founder, CEO of Change Cadet consulting firm, a Forbes listed entrepreneur, co-owner of the Oakland Roots and Soul soccer teams, and author of White Supremacy Is All Around: Notes From a Black Disabled Woman in a White World. She literally has all the degrees, lives in Oakland, CA, celebrates her disability, is a proud Beyoncé advocate, and has an incredible shoe game. We, as two disabled women who share a passion for sports and fashion, discuss being a woman owner in sports, what it means to actually be a community and purpose driven team, the intersection of sports and high fashion and much, much more.Follow Dr. Cadet: Instagram: @changecadet Substack: https://changecadetactionnetwork.substack.com LinkedIn: Dr. Akilah Cadet Website: https://www.changecadet.comJoin The Patreon: ⁠HERE⁠Follow Me: Instagram: ⁠⁠@jill_ilana⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠@alwayslookingup.podcast⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@jillian_ilana⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jillianilana.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠alwayslookingup227@gmail.com⁠⁠Read With Me:⁠⁠Goodreads⁠⁠⁠⁠The StoryGraph⁠⁠Support Immigrant Communities (all links came from ⁠⁠@chnge⁠⁠):The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (⁠⁠@chirla_org⁠⁠): ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.chirla.org/donatenow/⁠⁠Immigrant Defenders Law Center (⁠⁠@immdef_lawcenter⁠⁠): ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.immdef.org⁠⁠⁠⁠Inland Coalition 4 Imm Justice (⁠⁠@ic4ij⁠⁠): ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.actblue.com/donate/jornaleros⁠⁠Relief For Disabled People Impacted By The Los Angeles Fires:Richard Devylder Disaster Relief Fund: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://disabilitydisasteraccess.org/rd-relief-fund/⁠⁠United Spinal Disaster Relief Grant: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unitedspinal.org/disaster-relief-grant/⁠⁠Inevitable Foundation Emergency Relief Fund: ⁠⁠https://www.inevitable.foundation/erf⁠

    The Cruz Show Podcast
    EP: 787 - Sean Paul Interview (uncensored)

    The Cruz Show Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 24:23 Transcription Available


    Sean Paul stopped by the Cruz Show to talk new music and the anniversary of his first ever album. He also talked about working with Beyonce, sharing his weed, Drake's Jamaican accent & so much more. It's a great interbview - 

    The Treehouse Podcast
    Never Fear, Barney and Gomer Are Here! | Tuesday September 30, 2025

    The Treehouse Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 37:34 Transcription Available


    We start off today learning aboiut a soon to be dad that went all out for the gender reveal party, Bad Bunny is playing the Super Bowl, where does Beyonce keep the rest of Destiny's Child, did Tayor Swift turn down the Super Bowl Half Time Show.  Snoop doing the winter olympics, and somehow Don Knotts crept into the conversation.  LINKS:Gender reveal party dad sank 10 pints, snorted cocaine and stabbed bouncer - The MirrorBad Bunny revealed as Super Bowl half-time show performerSnoop Dogg returning to NBC Olympics coverage at Milan Cortina Winter GamesReport: Taylor Swift walks away from Super Bowl LX halftime showThe Treehouse Show is a Dallas based comedy podcast. Leave your worries outside and join Dan O'Malley, Trey Trenholm, Raj Sharma, and their guests for laughs about funny news, viral stories, and hilarious commentary.The Treehouse WebsiteGet MORE from the Treehouse Show on PatreonGet a FREE roof inspection from the best company in DFW:Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration For the BEST haunted house in DFW:Best Haunted House in DFWCLICK HERE TO DONATE:The RMS Treehouse Listeners Foundation

    Dolly Parton - Audio Biography
    Dolly's Vegas Postponement: A Resilient Icon's Health Hiatus and Enduring Legacy

    Dolly Parton - Audio Biography

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 2:51 Transcription Available


    Dolly Parton BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Dolly Parton has been making headlines after postponing her highly anticipated Las Vegas residency due to health challenges, a move that instantly sparked concern and a wave of support from fans across the globe. According to her own statement shared on social media and widely reported on ITV News and Country Living, Dolly revealed she needed to undergo a series of unspecified medical procedures, joking that it was time for her 100,000-mile checkup—though she assured fans with her trademark wit that it was not her usual trip to the plastic surgeon. The original slate of six sold-out performances at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, which would have marked her first extended Vegas run in over three decades, was scheduled for December 2025. These shows have now been rescheduled for September 2026, with Parton making it clear tickets would be honored or refunded for those who can't make the new dates.The news of her postponement came right after she missed a major event at Dollywood, her iconic Tennessee theme park, due to a flare-up of kidney stones. WHNT News 19 and several entertainment outlets emphasized there was no specific diagnosis given beyond the need for recovery time, and Dolly herself reassured her devoted following that she is not quitting show business. She cited advice from her doctors and a personal sense that she should slow down temporarily, but with her usual optimism, she promised, "God hasn't said anything about stopping yet," highlighting her intention to keep working on her many projects from Nashville. Speculation about her future quickly appeared on social media, but Dolly dampened any rumors of retirement, insisting she has big adventures ahead—a message that trended widely on X and Instagram as fans poured in thousands of get-well messages and memes celebrating her resilience.Beyond her current health focus, Dolly continues to expand her business portfolio. Features in Forbes and IMDb have spotlighted her towering $450 million net worth and highlighted the growth of her “Doggy Parton” pet line, new Duncan Hines baking mixes, and her ever-popular Dollywood properties. In August, she received special attention from the Guinness Book of World Records with an "icon" certificate, putting her in league with Beyoncé and Sir Paul McCartney. Even during this pause from live performance, Dolly's brand and legendary catalog remain at the heart of country music, philanthropy, and entrepreneurship, her career far from finished—as she says, just resting up for the next act.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    Bad Queers
    I did that (w/Autumn Breon) I Episode 275

    Bad Queers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 68:34


    This week on Bad Queers, we've got company! Welcome Autumn Breon, multidisciplinary artist, abolitionist, and all-around visionary. Autumn uses performance, sculpture, and installation to explore Black queer feminist liberation, Diasporic memory, and the systems we're ready to leave behind.In this episode we discuss:- Autumn's journey from studying aeronautics at Stanford to becoming a queer Black feminist artist- How Diasporic memory, history, and imagination shape her creative process- Her performance piece Dignity Denied and what it means to use the body as an altar - Why queerness is not a hall pass for misogyny (and other Bad Queer Opinions)Plus: guilty pleasure crushes, Beyoncé queers being the best queers, and the rituals that fuel Autumn's art.Shoutouts: Kris: LaDarrion Williams is a Los Angeles based-playwright, filmmaker, author, and screenwriter and author of Blood at the Root and Bones at the Crossroads. This book series follows a Black teenager, Malik, who gets accepted into a magical HBCU and he goes there to learn about his ancestral magic and uncover dark secrets surrounding his mother's mysterious disappearance. The books are available to purchase now, you can follow LaDarrion on IG @itsladarrionShana: Bliss Sundays - Global ecosystem for queer women 25+ based out of Houston. They host a range of events from mixers that center queer women from all different spectrums. Recess events to parties and networking. Follow and support @blissxsundays Autumn: Repro Uncensored: A group at the intersection of art and technology who are fighting censorship. Follow @reprouncensoredEpisode Notes: 1:00 - Queer Urban Dictionary3:20 - Autumn Breon Introduction4:30 - Autumn Breon Interview 51:23 - Bad Queer Opinions1:03:56 - ShoutoutsShare your Am I A Bad Queer? hereSupport the showPATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcast Subscribe to our Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@BadQueersPodcast The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast you understand that it is solely for entertainment purposes. Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, scholarship and research.

    The Breaks – KUTX
    Austin Hip-Hop Heads To Australia!

    The Breaks – KUTX

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 43:01


    On this episode we interview the College of Hip-Hop Knowledge before their trip to Sydney, Australia for SXSW. We also discuss the Federal Trade Commission FINALLY going after Live Nation and Ticketmaster. Hip-hop facts include facts about 2pac, Faith Evans, Beyonce and more. Fresh’s Unpopular Opinion is that Chief Keef is the most influential child […] The post Austin Hip-Hop Heads To Australia! appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

    Lyrics To Go
    249 - Cater 2 U

    Lyrics To Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 69:23


    Seth and Marc take the wild ride provided by Beyonce and Co. in Destiny's Child's hit Cater 2 U. What starts off sweet and lovely turns into a red flag the size of Texas half way through. Can they pull the nose up before the song is over?

    Your Aunties Could Never
    GUEST - PAIGE LEWIN "ARE WE READY TO PUT BEYONCE IN THE BIN?" White Woman Sparks Outrage Over Black Hair Salons

    Your Aunties Could Never

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 73:33


    Jay-Z & Beyoncé sit with Ivanka Trump, the Taliban bans women's books, Nigel Farage targets immigration, Sharon Davies sparks a Black hair debate, Miss R Fabulous gets an AuntyVention and Trump stirs outrage on domestic violence.In this episode, we dive into some of the week's most talked-about stories:Jay-Z and Beyoncé spotted sitting next to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner at a Reform Alliance dinner - What does this mean for their image and legacy?The Taliban bans women's books and education in Afghanistan What does this mean for women's rights and the future of education?Nigel Farage promises to scrap Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK What would that mean for immigrants, families, and the economy?Former Olympian Sharron Davies sparks backlash over comments about Black hair salons Donald Trump shocks again with controversial comments on domestic violenceWe unpack the headlines, debate the issues, and ask the hard questions. Join the conversation in the comments — we want to hear what you think!

    POLITICO Playbook Audio Briefing
    From 'The Conversation': James Talarico on immigration, his faith, and how Democrats are getting it wrong

    POLITICO Playbook Audio Briefing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025 39:27


    James Talarico is a Texas state representative who's recently announced his candidacy for US Senate. He's a Democrat, but not afraid to criticize some aspects of his party.  “National Democrats have talked about defending democracy or protecting institutions,” he said. “But, this democracy of ours doesn't work for a lot of people in this country. It doesn't work for a lot of people in Texas…. This is a deeply broken political system. And I'm not interested in defending it.”  Talarico joined POLITICO's Dasha Burns this week for an episode of The Conversation, in a wide-ranging conversation about his candidacy, his faith and what Democrats can learn from Beyoncé.  Talarico caught national attention when he flipped a state House district outside Austin in 2018, and has grown in prominence on social media, where he boasts millions of followers on TikTok and Instagram. The former school teacher who's studying to be a pastor is joining a crowded race to try to turn a Senate seat blue in Texas. His faith has been one of the central aspects of his campaign. “My faith is why I went into public service. My granddad was a Baptist preacher in South Texas [and he] told me that Jesus gave us these two commandments to love God and love neighbor, which means that your faith is inherently public, right?,” he said. “That means that your faith should impact how you treat people out in the world. And really politics is just another word for how we treat our neighbors at the most fundamental level.” When it comes to immigration, a Texas issue in the national spotlight, Talarico offered a metaphor to explain his approach. “People have a desire for a sane immigration system, a secure border that can ensure public safety and can ensure that the people coming here are coming to contribute to our communities and not threaten our communities,” he said. “We should treat our southern border like our front porch. We should have a giant welcome mat out front, and we should have the lock on the door.”

    DIAS EXTRAÑOS con Santiago Camacho
    La Tercera Hora 09x05 - Episodio exclusivo para mecenas

    DIAS EXTRAÑOS con Santiago Camacho

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025 69:07


    Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! ¿Qué ocurre cuando la extrema derecha y la izquierda radical se ponen de acuerdo? Solo puede significar que algo huele realmente mal. Analizamos el asesinato de Charlie Kirk y cómo Internet se convirtió en un manicomio digital donde hasta ChatGPT desconfía del FBI. Viajamos después a la América de los freak shows para conocer la increíble historia de George y Willie Muse, dos niños albinos secuestrados que fueron exhibidos durante décadas como 'Los Embajadores de Marte'. Desmontamos las teorías conspirativas sobre Beyoncé, Rihanna y los Illuminati (spoiler: el verdadero negocio está en hacerte creer que existen). Y cerramos con AFFA, el supuesto extraterrestre de Urano que tuvo a la CIA y la Marina investigando sesiones de ouija en plena Guerra Fría. Porque vivimos días extraños y estamos aquí para contarlo. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

    POLITICO's Nerdcast
    James Talarico on immigration, his faith, and how Democrats are getting it wrong

    POLITICO's Nerdcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 39:27


    James Talarico is a Texas state representative who's recently announced his candidacy for US Senate. He's a Democrat, but not afraid to criticize some aspects of his party.  “National Democrats have talked about defending democracy or protecting institutions,” he said. “But, this democracy of ours doesn't work for a lot of people in this country. It doesn't work for a lot of people in Texas…. This is a deeply broken political system. And I'm not interested in defending it.”  Talarico joined POLITICO's Dasha Burns this week for an episode of The Conversation, in a wide-ranging conversation about his candidacy, his faith and what Democrats can learn from Beyoncé.  Talarico caught national attention when he flipped a state House district outside Austin in 2018, and has grown in prominence on social media, where he boasts millions of followers on TikTok and Instagram. The former school teacher who's studying to be a pastor is joining a crowded race to try to turn a Senate seat blue in Texas. His faith has been one of the central aspects of his campaign. “My faith is why I went into public service. My granddad was a Baptist preacher in South Texas [and he] told me that Jesus gave us these two commandments to love God and love neighbor, which means that your faith is inherently public, right?,” he said. “That means that your faith should impact how you treat people out in the world. And really politics is just another word for how we treat our neighbors at the most fundamental level.” When it comes to immigration, a Texas issue in the national spotlight, Talarico offered a metaphor to explain his approach. “People have a desire for a sane immigration system, a secure border that can ensure public safety and can ensure that the people coming here are coming to contribute to our communities and not threaten our communities,” he said. “We should treat our southern border like our front porch. We should have a giant welcome mat out front, and we should have the lock on the door.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    VOTP
    Episode 430 | "Sneakers, Scandals & Soundwaves_ The Culture in Motion"

    VOTP

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 76:43


    This week's episode blends tributes, culture talk, music debates, and the future of hip-hop. The show opens with a heartfelt acknowledgment of the late Diane Martel, the visionary music video director behind classics from Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, SWV, and Ciara. From there, the crew dives into the Fall Into Hip-Hop Sunday Series, kicking off cuffing season with top songs, cozy vibes, and artists who set the fall mood. The discussion heats up with updates on Young Thug's leaked jail calls, new track, and Glorilla's diss, raising questions about Atlanta's rap dominance. Then attention shifts to the shocking Charlie Kirk case, examining the broader impact of political violence and how rhetoric escalates. On the style and sports front, Angel Reese's sold-out sneaker release sparks conversation about women athletes in sneaker culture, while Shannon Sharpe's pivot from ESPN to cultural commentary highlights his growing crossover appeal. In music debates, the hosts weigh in on Jeezy vs. Pusha T, share their top comfort shows, and break down Cardi B's latest album and pregnancy reveal. The crew also reviews Jermaine Dupri's Magic City-inspired album, before diving into whether YouTube DJs rival traditional DJs and the rise of Xaina, the AI artist redefining authenticity in music.

    VOTP
    Episode 430 | "Sneakers, Scandals & Soundwaves_ The Culture in Motion"

    VOTP

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 76:43


    This week's episode blends tributes, culture talk, music debates, and the future of hip-hop. The show opens with a heartfelt acknowledgment of the late Diane Martel, the visionary music video director behind classics from Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, SWV, and Ciara. From there, the crew dives into the Fall Into Hip-Hop Sunday Series, kicking off cuffing season with top songs, cozy vibes, and artists who set the fall mood. The discussion heats up with updates on Young Thug's leaked jail calls, new track, and Glorilla's diss, raising questions about Atlanta's rap dominance. Then attention shifts to the shocking Charlie Kirk case, examining the broader impact of political violence and how rhetoric escalates. On the style and sports front, Angel Reese's sold-out sneaker release sparks conversation about women athletes in sneaker culture, while Shannon Sharpe's pivot from ESPN to cultural commentary highlights his growing crossover appeal. In music debates, the hosts weigh in on Jeezy vs. Pusha T, share their top comfort shows, and break down Cardi B's latest album and pregnancy reveal. The crew also reviews Jermaine Dupri's Magic City-inspired album, before diving into whether YouTube DJs rival traditional DJs and the rise of Xaina, the AI artist redefining authenticity in music.

    The Sesh Podcast
    246: Kendall is PREGNANT Again - What's Different This Time?

    The Sesh Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 100:12


    Thank you sponsors! Kettle & Fire http://kettleandfire.com/sesh  Headspace http://headspace.com/thesesh  Boulevard http://joinblvd.com/  O Positiv https://opositiv.com/sesh  Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:15 - We're having a baby!! 00:17:29 - Post-partum talk 00:30:50 - Finding out Kendall's pregnant 00:41:44 - Robbery at a Disney restaurant 00:50:20 - Arrest has been made in the Beyoncé robbery 00:57:08 - The Vampire Diaries drama 01:16:00 - Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? Mile Higher Media website:  https://milehigher.com/   Higher Hope Foundation: https://higherhope.org/  Mile Higher Merch: https://milehighermerch.com/  Submission form: https://zfrmz.com/qm6Tj6Z2RU83wcaF5BQF    hosted by: Kendall: @kendallraeonyt  IG: https://bit.ly/3gIQPjI   TikTok: https://bit.ly/3JxPJFx Janelle: @janelle_fields_ IG: https://bit.ly/2DyP1eE   TikTok: https://bit.ly/3BrWBkO    produced by: Sydney: @syd_b93  IG: https://bit.ly/3LR0zHY Karelly: @karell.y  IG: https://bit.ly/2TcxnoD Check out our other podcasts! Lights Out https://bit.ly/3n3Gaoe Mile Higher Podcast https://bit.ly/3uDwZ2Y  Planet Sleep https://linktr.ee/planetsleep Higher Love Wellness: https://extractlabs.com/milehigher https://pastebin.com/WL3gqPnH  PO Box Address: Kendall Rae & Josh Thomas  8547 E Arapahoe Rd Ste J # 233 Greenwood Village, CO 80112 Music By: Mile Higher Boys YT: https://bit.ly/2Q7N5QO  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0F4ikp62qjdIV6PMO0SlaQ?si=i5v5jI77Qcq6uhjWzFix2w  Welcome to The Sesh Podcast hosted by cousins and best friends, Kendall & Janelle! Kendall is a YouTube content creator focusing on True Crime and raising awareness for missing persons cases, and Janelle is a mental health professional with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Our show is focused on a variety of topics, including current events, pop culture, commentary, and a little true crime. Come hang out with us every Wednesday!

    Balanced Black Girl
    What Would Beyoncé Do?

    Balanced Black Girl

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 46:19


    #311: Have you ever hit a wall—mentally, creatively, emotionally—and wondered how you were going to get through it? I have, many times.When I'm low on motivation or facing something that feels bigger than me, I've started asking myself a simple question: What would Beyoncé do? Not in a “she's perfect” kind of way, but because she embodies discipline, reinvention, and showing up even when it's hard.In this solo episode, I'm sharing why Beyoncé is one of my go-to sources of inspo when I need to recalibrate, plus a few lessons I've pulled from her rehearsals, performances, and fearless approach to business. Whether it's a new creative project, a tough decision, or just getting through a blah week—channeling a little Bey energy can go a long way.If you've been needing a mindset reset or a reminder that you've got this (even when it feels like you don't) this episode is for you.Links:Subscribe to the She's So Lucky newsletter and get my free Best Case Scenario Journal TemplateFollow on IG: @shessoluckypod @lesalfredFollow on TikTok @shessoluckypod @lesalfredSponsors:Today's episode is brought to you by Bumble, the go-to dating app for finding love. Start your love story on Bumble.Cotton: Cotton is the fabric of our lives. Learn more at thefabricofourlives.com.Nutrafol: Get stronger, healthier hair with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering $10 OFF your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to nutrafol.com and enter promo code BALANCEDLES.Grüns: Grüns are comprehensive nutrition packed into a snack pack a day. Visit gruns.co and use the code LUCKY for 52% off your first order.Mood: Visit mood.com and use code LUCKY for 20% off your first order of functional gummies.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast
    RSMS Hour 3 | Beyoncé and Jay Z Sitting with the Trumps at Fundraiser

    Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 18:39 Transcription Available


    Beyoncé and Jay-Z were photographed sitting at the same table with Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner at a REFORM Alliance fundraiser gala, which many saw as an unexpected alignment prompting debate about celebrity politics and optics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast
    FULL SHOW | Jimmy Kimmel is Returning to ABC After Suspension; Beyoncé and Jay Z Sitting with the Trumps at Fundraiser; Yung Miami Writes Letter Defending Diddy; and MORE

    Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 59:21 Transcription Available


    Jimmy Kimmel is headed back to ABC after his show was suspended following comments he made about the assassination of Charlie Kirk; Disney says the return, set for Tuesday, comes after thoughtful conversations, though many ABC affiliates like Sinclair and Nexstar will still refuse to air him. Another moment that got people talking: Beyoncé and Jay-Z were photographed sitting at the same table with Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner at a REFORM Alliance fundraiser gala, which many saw as an unexpected alignment prompting debate about celebrity politics and optics. And in a more personal turn, Yung Miami submitted a character letter to the judge ahead of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sentencing, calling him a “good man,” highlighting his role as a father, his attempts at personal growth, and urging that her experiences with him reflect a side of him others may not see. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Taste of Taylor
    Hi, Selena with Chloe Melas

    Taste of Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 45:57


    Topics: being at Tay's first wedding, meeting Beyoncé and approaching famous people, Chloe's news anchor voice, the Hoffman Process in California, BioMe is now available in all Whole Foods, having Dina Lohan on speed dial, coaching Taylor to reconnect with Selena Gomez, upcoming Diddy sentencingSponsorsMood: Go to Mood.com/taylor for 20% your first orderBoll and Branch: Go to bollandbranch.com/TAYLOR for 15% your orderBau, Artist at War: Visit BAUmovie.com to watch the trailer and learn moreSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Around The Way Curls Podcast
    Ep 460. Jimmy, Cardi, Dame, Beyonce, Jay, Ivanka & Jared... Chile

    Around The Way Curls Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 104:29


    In this episode, Shanti returns from the Luteal vortex of despair while Antoinette receives an unwanted early birthday gift from the government. For politics, we discuss the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel and the impact of control as ownership of major media companies gets into fewer and fewer hands. For pop culture, we explain Spotify's controversial practices affecting artists and consumers, the Actively Black fashion show at NYFW, Cardi B's pregnancy, and Dame Dash's recent interview on the Breakfast Club and Beyonce's dinner dates. Join us...Contact Us:Hotline: (215) 948-2780Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos & bonus episodesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast
    RSMS Hour 3 | Dame Dash Denies Ever Attempting to Hit on Beyoncé

    Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 17:24 Transcription Available


    Dame Dash, who addressed long-standing gossip that he tried to “hit on” Beyoncé during the early Roc-A-Fella era. Dash denied ever pursuing her romantically, emphasizing respect and loyalty in that situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Dave & Chuck the Freak: Full Show
    Wednesday, September 17th 2025 Dave & Chuck the Freak Full Show

    Dave & Chuck the Freak: Full Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 197:35


    Dave and Chuck the Freak talk about a confusing clip from Below Deck, the ‘clock it’ slang trend, what’s something you secretly like but pretend to hate?, cruise ship returned to shore after brawl left passengers hospitalized, man caught secretly recording women in Target, company who bought out Publishers Clearing House will not honor prizes, you can’t trust Tesla’s self-driving mode at train tracks, peach and eggplant sculpture controversy, Dave speaks French, cheating scandal in World Stone Skimming Championships, death of Robert Redford, Colin Farrell dropped F-bomb on live TV, Menendez Brothers court case turns against them, Boys and Girls Club donations spike after Emmy’s, Justin Bieber prayed for his facial hair, drunk woman drove wrong way on freeway and blamed husband, burglars in bikinis, ladies robbed guys they met on dating apps, couple running rub and tug out of home, guy robbed massage parlor in middle of getting massage, footage of acrobat falling at circus, seniors posing for calendar to raise money, worker throws plate at security guard at Benihana, man tried to rob lady but is stopped by roommate with samurai sword, pantsless man steals ambulance, commercial flight got too close to Air Force One, teens arrested harassing people in clown masks, person responsible for stealing unreleased Beyonce music found, MGK spoke to Harvard students, Wendy’s switching lettuce, and more! This episode of Dave & Chuck is brought to you in part by Profluent http://bit.ly/4fhEq5l

    Dissect
    Crowning the BEST Album of the 21st Century | LAST SONG STANDING [Finale]

    Dissect

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 95:10


    It all comes down to this! Season 4 of Last Song Standing concludes with Cole and Charles finally crowning the Best Album of the 21st Century (so far). Each album that advanced to the finale now duke it out in a cut-throat bracket that includes Frank Ocean's 'Blonde', Kendrick Lamar's 'To Pimp a Butterfly', Daft Punk's 'Discovery', Beyonce's 'Lemonade', MF DOOM's 'Madvillainy', and more. What artist should be selected for next season of Last Song Standing? Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles Holmes Producer: Justin Sayles Video/Audio Engineer: CT Video/Audio Editing: Kevin Pooler Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices