Podcasts about BFG

You're familiar with his books: Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, James & the Giant Peach, The BFG, Matilda. But how much do you know about the author? Greg Olear speaks with Aaron Tracy about his excellent new narrative podcast, The Secret World of Roald Dahl. They explore Dahl's fascinating life, his impact on children's literature, and the complexities of his character, including his anti-Semitism. The discussion also delves into the evolution of storytelling through podcasts, the crisis of masculinity, and the ongoing debate of separating art from the artist. Aaron Tracy is the founder of Parallax, the award-winning audio company. His debut audio drama, The Coldest Case, a thriller starring Aaron Paul, is the most successful Audible Original of all time. He teaches creative writing at Yale University. The Secret World of Roald Dahl, on iHeart Media, is his first narrative nonfiction podcast. Listen to the podcast: https://www.listentoparallax.com/shows/secretworldofpodcast Subscribe to the PREVAIL newsletter: https://gregolear.substack.com/about Make America Great Gatsby Again!https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-great-gatsby-four-sticks-press-centennial-edition/e701221776c88f86?ean=9798985931976&next=tSubscribe to The Five 8:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BRnRwe7yDZXIaF-QZfvhACheck out ROUGH BEAST, Greg's new book:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D47CMX17ROUGH BEAST is now available as an audiobook:https://www.audible.com/pd/Rough-Beast-Audiobook/B0D8K41S3T Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have you ever walked into a high-visibility meeting and thought, “Do I actually belong here?” What would change if you stopped treating that voice as truth—and started treating it as a mindset (and nervous-system) pattern you can train?Why “I don't belong in the room” is a mindset loop, not a skills or capability problem—and how it quietly hurts your confidence, visibility, and impact.The key mental shift: move from me-focus (“Do I belong?”) to service-focus (“How can I create value for others in this room?”).A simple 3-step body + breath practice (name the emotion, notice sensations, 5-count inhale/8-count exhale) to ground yourself before high-pressure moments.Enroll in BFG: Want to eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking to be more effective, feel better, and create sustainable success in your demanding corporate career? Schedule a free consult here to find out how you can get started in my Breaking Free from the Grind 1:1 coaching program.Take the 3-minute BFG quiz here to find out which mindset - Overachiever, Overthinker, People Pleaser, Impostor, or Perfectionist - is preventing you from creating sustainable success at work. Your results will reveal your biggest trap and how to break free for good. About AmeliaAmelia Noel is a Master Certified Coach, podcast host, corporate workshop facilitator, and creator of the Breaking Free from the Grind coaching program. After spending over a decade of her career working on Wall Street at a top investment bank and as a global strategy consultant to Fortune 100 companies, Amelia now helps professionals working demanding corporate careers eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so they can break free from the grind and create sustainable success in their careers.Connect with Ameliawww.amelianoelcoaching.comIG: @breakingfreefromthegrindLinkedIn: Amelia Noel 

Peter DiMarco, general manager of D&H Canada Things change fast in the IT channel, but for D&H Canada, the tagline continues to be BFG or built for growth. But what does that growth look like in 2026, and where is it coming from? In this edition of the podcast, we talk to Peter DiMarco, who has been leading D&H Canada for about a year, about how the company is supporting partners, investing in growth, and navigating the changing landscape. From the rise of AI and other emerging technologies to the unique challenges of running a Canadian operation with a U.S.-based parent, Peter shares insights on where partners can focus their efforts, what initiatives D&H is prioritizing, and what to expect from the distributor in 2026. This episode offers practical takeaways for anyone looking to stay ahead in the channel. We discuss:  how D&H Canada is helping partners navigate growth opportunities in the current market; the impact of operating a Canadian distributor with a U.S.-based parent in today's geopolitical and economic environment; how partners can leverage AI and other emerging technologies to drive business forward; key areas where D&H Canada is investing to support partner success; practical advice for resellers and MSPs planning for 2026; and what partners can expect from D&H Canada in terms of programs, support, and new opportunities. All that and more in this edition of the ChannelBuzz.ca Podcast.

Pack your BFG and check your 24th chromosome—it's time for the final boss of "Video Game Movie Month." To close out the month, we are heading to Olduvai Research Facility to tackle the 2005 Unrated Version of Doom.But they aren't going into this fight alone. We are incredibly excited to welcome special guest and horror author Z.C. KrolFollow us @ReviewedtodeathFollow The Creepy Kroly Podcast @zc_krol Buy his book Disseverment ⁠https://a.co/d/7oECp1o⁠Listen to The Creepy Kroly Podcast on SpotifyMusic:“Alone Together” and “Wonder” by creatormix.comAll additional music provided by Groove Witness - www.groovewitness.usCreate your ⁠podcast⁠ today! #madeonzencasterRead our companion written reviews - imgur.com/user/trojaSpaceBandit

Roald Dahl is a beloved children’s author. Turns out, he was also a British spy during WWII! So how does one transition from seducing prominent Americans’ wives to writing Matilda? Well, we’re glad you asked! We called up the creator of a new docu-series called The Secret World of Roald Dahl to get all the dirt on this famous children’s author. Aaron Tracy, Creator of The Secret World of Roald Dahl Listen to Bob Crawford's American History Hotline wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever noticed how confident you feel in some conversations at work—but then freeze, over-explain, or second-guess yourself in high-visibility moments? What would shift in your career if you decided you're already a strong communicator—and built a simple daily system to get even better?Why confident, effective communication is an executive-level skill that directly impacts visibility, leadership, boundaries, and promotion velocity.The 3-step framework: decide you're already a good communicator, define exactly what “better” means for you, and commit to one small daily action.Practical examples to apply immediately: one-sentence takeaways, speaking up in meetings, and simple scripts for asking clarifying questions without sounding unsure.Enroll in BFG: Want to eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking to be more effective, feel better, and create sustainable success in your demanding corporate career? Schedule a free consult here to find out how you can get started in my Breaking Free from the Grind 1:1 coaching program.Take the 3-minute BFG quiz here to find out which mindset - Overachiever, Overthinker, People Pleaser, Impostor, or Perfectionist - is preventing you from creating sustainable success at work. Your results will reveal your biggest trap and how to break free for good. About AmeliaAmelia Noel is a Master Certified Coach, podcast host, corporate workshop facilitator, and creator of the Breaking Free from the Grind coaching program. After spending over a decade of her career working on Wall Street at a top investment bank and as a global strategy consultant to Fortune 100 companies, Amelia now helps professionals working demanding corporate careers eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so they can break free from the grind and create sustainable success in their careers.Connect with Ameliawww.amelianoelcoaching.comIG: @breakingfreefromthegrindLinkedIn: Amelia Noel 

#podcast #jatp #Trucking #hgv So let's strap down, let's strap in, and let's do this.http://patreon.com/JATP to support our channel.Check out Salmonslap.com to buy merchIf you are new to our Trucking Podcast, our hosts all have their own Youtube channels; Tom from Expect For Access, Chloe from Skip ChickDavid from My Trucking Skills.

What if accelerating to the next level in your career didn't require more hours, more hustle, or more stress? And what would shift if you could lead with calm, confidence, and clarity—without the grind?In this episode you'll learn:What the Lead Without the Grind Women's Leadership Accelerator is and how this 6-week program helps high-achieving women transition from overworking to leading with authority and ease.The core challenges addressed inside the program: overworking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, visibility, boundaries, and confidence at mid- to senior-level leadership.How the combination of group coaching, one-on-one support, and micro-shift leadership tools creates lasting career acceleration without burnout.Enroll in BFG: Want to eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking to be more effective, feel better, and create sustainable success in your demanding corporate career? Schedule a free consult here to find out how you can get started in my Breaking Free from the Grind 1:1 coaching program.Take the 3-minute BFG quiz here to find out which mindset - Overachiever, Overthinker, People Pleaser, Impostor, or Perfectionist - is preventing you from creating sustainable success at work. Your results will reveal your biggest trap and how to break free for good. About AmeliaAmelia Noel is a Master Certified Coach, podcast host, corporate workshop facilitator, and creator of the Breaking Free from the Grind coaching program. After spending over a decade of her career working on Wall Street at a top investment bank and as a global strategy consultant to Fortune 100 companies, Amelia now helps professionals working demanding corporate careers eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so they can break free from the grind and create sustainable success in their careers.Connect with Ameliawww.amelianoelcoaching.comIG: @breakingfreefromthegrindLinkedIn: Amelia Noel 

While most people know Roald Dahl from his beloved books like Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Matilda and BFG, not as much is known about his life away from writing. A new documentary podcast looks at his history as a fighter pilot, intelligence officer and his work in science. Host and creator Aaron Tracy discusses "The Secret Life of Roald Dahl."

Does self-promotion make you feel cringey—even when you know you deserve more visibility? What if the real problem isn't your work… but the belief that it should “speak for itself”?In this episode you'll learn:Why “my boss should just know” keeps high performers invisible—and why you must speak for your work repeatedly.Amelia's 4-step process to self-promote without selling your soul: accept reality, redefine “self-promotion,” start small, and log what you do.Two simple hacks to make it feel natural: check your energy (confidence vs. insecurity) and aim for 10% cringe to ensure real growth.Enroll in BFG: Want to eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking to be more effective, feel better, and create sustainable success in your demanding corporate career? Schedule a free consult here to find out how you can get started in my Breaking Free from the Grind 1:1 coaching program.Take the 3-minute BFG quiz here to find out which mindset - Overachiever, Overthinker, People Pleaser, Impostor, or Perfectionist - is preventing you from creating sustainable success at work. Your results will reveal your biggest trap and how to break free for good. About AmeliaAmelia Noel is a Master Certified Coach, podcast host, corporate workshop facilitator, and creator of the Breaking Free from the Grind coaching program. After spending over a decade of her career working on Wall Street at a top investment bank and as a global strategy consultant to Fortune 100 companies, Amelia now helps professionals working demanding corporate careers eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so they can break free from the grind and create sustainable success in their careers.Connect with Ameliawww.amelianoelcoaching.comIG: @breakingfreefromthegrindLinkedIn: Amelia Noel 

Are you doing exceptional work—but still feel like the “right people” don't fully see it? What if one simple visibility system could unlock your next promotion without you working harder?In this episode you'll learn:Why “my work will speak for itself” quietly keeps high performers stuck at the same level—and what visibility actually requires at mid-to-senior levels.Amelia's Visibility Equation: (right people + right value/impact) × right cadence—and how to tailor it to your boss, your boss's boss, and key advocates.How to communicate your wins with I-statements, translate them into what decision-makers value, and track actions in a simple “visibility log” to build momentum fast.Enroll in BFG: Want to eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking to be more effective, feel better, and create sustainable success in your demanding corporate career? Schedule a free consult here to find out how you can get started in my Breaking Free from the Grind 1:1 coaching program.Take the 3-minute BFG quiz here to find out which mindset - Overachiever, Overthinker, People Pleaser, Impostor, or Perfectionist - is preventing you from creating sustainable success at work. Your results will reveal your biggest trap and how to break free for good. About AmeliaAmelia Noel is a Master Certified Coach, podcast host, corporate workshop facilitator, and creator of the Breaking Free from the Grind coaching program. After spending over a decade of her career working on Wall Street at a top investment bank and as a global strategy consultant to Fortune 100 companies, Amelia now helps professionals working demanding corporate careers eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so they can break free from the grind and create sustainable success in their careers.Connect with Ameliawww.amelianoelcoaching.comIG: @breakingfreefromthegrindLinkedIn: Amelia Noel 

RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the first of his regular audio described theatre reviews for 2025.This week we have Tom Wells' magical new adaptation of Roald Dahl's powerful and darkly funny story ‘the BFG' (Big Friendly Giant) at the RSC (Royal Shakespeare Company) with description by Professional Audio Describers Gethyn Edwards and Ellie Packer.  About ‘The BFG'One extraordinary night, a young orphan named Sophie is snatched by a giant and taken far away to Giant Country.There she learns that human-eating giants are guzzling 'norphans' the world over. But she soon discovers that her new friend, the BFG, is different – he's a dream-catching, snozzcumber-munching gentle soul who refuses to eat humans.While other giants wreak havoc on the world, the BFG ignites Sophie's imagination, and they devise a daring plan to save children everywhere. In the end, the smallest human bean and the gentlest giant prove that a dream can change the world.Gather your chiddlers to see Roald Dahl's powerful and darkly funny story, packed full of frobscottle and whizzpoppers. Tom Wells' magical new adaptation is directed by RSC Co-Artistic Director Daniel Evans, whose previous productions include Quiz, South Pacific and Our Generation.There will be a further audio described performance of ‘The BFG' on Wednesday 28 January at 7.15pm. For more about access at the Royal Shakespeare Company including details about audio described performances of their productions do visit - https://www.rsc.org.uk/your-visit/access(Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font)

What if your 2026 career resolutions didn't require more hustle—just better alignment? And what if your biggest “level up” this year comes from what you eliminate, not what you add?In this episode you'll learn:Why overachievers set stressful goals (vacuum goals, broken-foundation goals, and “do everything” goals) and how to avoid all three traps.How to build stress-free career resolutions by starting with identity + values outside of work, then ruthlessly eliminating what's not working.A simple 3-step framework to choose one needle-moving career goal, define your “why,” and set a realistic “by when” to stay committed without burnout.Enroll in BFG: Want to eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking to be more effective, feel better, and create sustainable success in your demanding corporate career? Schedule a free consult here to find out how you can get started in my Breaking Free from the Grind 1:1 coaching program.Take the 3-minute BFG quiz here to find out which mindset - Overachiever, Overthinker, People Pleaser, Impostor, or Perfectionist - is preventing you from creating sustainable success at work. Your results will reveal your biggest trap and how to break free for good. About AmeliaAmelia Noel is a Master Certified Coach, podcast host, corporate workshop facilitator, and creator of the Breaking Free from the Grind coaching program. After spending over a decade of her career working on Wall Street at a top investment bank and as a global strategy consultant to Fortune 100 companies, Amelia now helps professionals working demanding corporate careers eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so they can break free from the grind and create sustainable success in their careers.Connect with Ameliawww.amelianoelcoaching.comIG: @breakingfreefromthegrindLinkedIn: Amelia Noel 

On to away game number three of 4 in this current run of tough fixtures, traveling this time to the City Ground for a 5.30pm kick off on Saturday. Forest may sit in 17th place, but this has all the hallmarks of an upset if we're not fully switched on. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we talk through our chances, exploring team selection, the threat from Forest and what could be a hostile atmosphere. We all also have a final word on Chelsea, welcome our new throw-in coach and bid farewell to the BFG. Please follow & rate where you get your pods.For exclusive access & content, join our North Bank community:FREE on Patreon! Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodYouTube @NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.© TNB Productions Ltd.

This week Adam speaks with Raj Babu, partner at BFG Partners, an early-stage venture capital firm investing in emerging food, beverage, and consumer brands. Prior to joining BFG, Raj served as President of Birch Benders, the #1 natural pancake and waffle mix brand and a BFG portfolio company. Under his leadership, the business expanded to four product lines in over 10,000 stores, leading to an acquisition by Sovos Brands. In this episode, Raj talks about the nuances of investing in the food sector, particularly consumer packaged goods (CPG), and the innovation from Colorado's natural food industry with companies like Bobo's Oat Bars and Caulipower as examples of standout successes. He also shares insights on identifying lasting trends versus fleeting fads and emphasizes that great ideas can come from anywhere within an organization.Listen now on: Amazon Music (Alexa) | Spotify | Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts!Connect with hosts Adam and Chris and the Range VC team on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/range-ventures/Check out more about what we're up to at Range.vc This podcast is powered by The Plug Podcast Agency See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What would shift if you led with creativity, curiosity, and empathy—even inside a rigid, high-pressure environment? And what if the “next step” in your career didn't require certainty—just a smarter experiment?In this episode you'll learn:What design thinking is (in plain language) and how it helps overthinkers navigate career transitions with more clarity and self-trust.How to use values + small, low-risk experiments (instead of perfectionism) to escape shiny-object syndrome and fear of commitment.A simple “brain-dump → categorize → pick the one next step” method to turn overthinking into forward movement.Enroll in BFG: Want to eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking to be more effective, feel better, and create sustainable success in your demanding corporate career? Schedule a free consult here to find out how you can get started in my Breaking Free from the Grind 1:1 coaching program.Take the 3-minute BFG quiz here to find out which mindset - Overachiever, Overthinker, People Pleaser, Impostor, or Perfectionist - is preventing you from creating sustainable success at work. Your results will reveal your biggest trap and how to break free for good. About AmeliaAmelia Noel is a Master Certified Coach, podcast host, corporate workshop facilitator, and creator of the Breaking Free from the Grind coaching program. After spending over a decade of her career working on Wall Street at a top investment bank and as a global strategy consultant to Fortune 100 companies, Amelia now helps professionals working demanding corporate careers eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so they can break free from the grind and create sustainable success in their careers.Connect with Ameliawww.amelianoelcoaching.comIG: @breakingfreefromthegrindLinkedIn: Amelia Noel About GloriaGloria Julien is a Life Design Coach who helps overthinkers navigate life and career transitions that leave them feeling disconnected from who they are. A former mechanical engineer turned facilitator and coach, she knows what it's like to have everything look good on paper but feel detached inside.2026 Career Planning Workshop with Gloria (January 15)Stop living in perfectionism and decide on the 1-2 next steps you need to take for your 2026 change to happen. In this workshop, we get creative and prevent anxiety from taking over. We get clear on the change YOU want, not what society tells you to want. You'll walk away with 1-2 clear, simple steps to take right away***REGISTER FOR THE JAN. 15 WORKSHOP HERE***·        Use code BREAKFREE to attend for freeConnect with Gloria·        Website·        LinkedIn·        Book a 1:1 Strategy Session here.  

Welcome to our yearly Recap Book Chat Awards for the year 2025.Most whimsical: The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry – Its dreamy, childlike philosophical tale of a young prince traveling planets, full of wonder, imagination, and gentle absurdity, captures pure whimsy more than any other on the list. BFG and Much Ado About Nothing also fit this category.Grittiest: Les Misérables by Victor Hugo – Depicting extreme poverty, injustice, prison brutality, prostitution, child suffering, and revolutionary violence in raw detail, it unflinchingly explores human misery and societal cruelty. Most unique format: The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion (Vol. 1 or 2) – Written entirely as witty, personal diary entries from a quirky Victorian-era heroine, this journal style stands out distinctly among traditional narratives, plays, and prose.Best opening line: The Green Ember by S.D. Smith “Heather had invented the game, but Picket made it magic.” Most unpredictable: The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner – Filled with shocking twists involving deception, bigamy, and survival amid the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, its plot revelations keep readers guessing.Most intense: Where the Lost Wander by Amy Harmon-Family killed in front of her, captured by Indians, yet in love with an Indian man. Most impactful in society: Les Misérables by Victor Hugo – A monumental critique of social injustice that influenced reforms, human rights discourse, and popular culture worldwide through adaptations highlighting redemption and inequality.Most creative: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien – Inventing an entire mythology, languages, maps, and world (Middle-earth) showcases unparalleled imaginative world-building.Best leading lady: Emmalyne Knox from The Quarryman's Bride by Tracie Peterson – Intelligent, resilient, compassionate, dealing with trauma from loss of sisters, home and betrothed. Best leading man: Aragorn from The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R Tolkien. Brave warrior, wise strategist, skilled healer, humble leader, stoic strength and empathy. Aragorn demonstrates a balanced masculinity free of pettiness, unjust anger or despair. He epitomizes patience and loyalty beyond today's imagination! Best ending: Ferris by Kate Dicamillo, what a beautiful story of reconciliation and  community, Here Be Dragons by Melanie Shankle ends with her teaching her daughter to navigate the dragons (aka mean girls) in life.Changed our lives: Seeing the Unseen by Joe Beam, preparing yourself for Spiritual Warfare along with the bishop in Les Miserables whose kindness changed Jean Valjean's life! Stands the test of time: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien – Decades later, it remains a cultural cornerstone, influencing fantasy and enduring as a beloved classic.Best overall book: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien – Masterful storytelling, rich themes of friendship, heroism, and good vs. evil, combined with enduring influence and depth, make it a standout masterpiece. Happy New Year dear readers!!!

What if the exhaustion you're feeling isn't a sign you should push harder—but a sign you've been denying yourself a basic human right? And how would your leadership change if you stopped believing you had to earn your breaks?In this episode you'll learn:Why rest is a non-negotiable human right, not a reward you must “deserve.”How guilt-driven overworking creates burnout, poor decisions, and diminishing returns.Simple, practical ways to reclaim rest during the busiest weeks of Q4.Enroll in BFG: Want to eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking to be more effective, feel better, and create sustainable success in your demanding corporate career? Schedule a free consult here to find out how you can get started in my Breaking Free from the Grind 1:1 coaching program.Take the 3-minute BFG quiz here to find out which mindset - Overachiever, Overthinker, People Pleaser, Impostor, or Perfectionist - is preventing you from creating sustainable success at work. Your results will reveal your biggest trap and how to break free for good. About AmeliaAmelia Noel is a Master Certified Coach, podcast host, corporate workshop facilitator, and creator of the Breaking Free from the Grind coaching program. After spending over a decade of her career working on Wall Street at a top investment bank and as a global strategy consultant to Fortune 100 companies, Amelia now helps professionals working demanding corporate careers eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so they can break free from the grind and create sustainable success in their careers.Connect with Ameliawww.amelianoelcoaching.comIG: @breakingfreefromthegrindLinkedIn: Amelia Noel 

In this episode of the Off-Road Racer Podcast, Matt Martelli sits down with Justin Von Metal — racer, builder, and one of the most outspoken minds in modern UTV racing. From his roots in motocross and factory race teams to building championship-winning Pro Stock UTV programs, Justin breaks down what it actually takes to win at the highest level without unlimited budgets. The conversation dives deep into race course design, class structure, affordability, and the realities of racing rough events like the Mint 400, Barstow, Parker, Laughlin, and Vegas to Reno. Justin explains why preparation, testing, and discipline matter more than hype parts, why Pro Stock is one of the most demanding driver classes in off-road, and how racing experience — not checkbooks — separates contenders from casualties. Justin also shares hard-earned insight on suspension development, the transfer of knowledge from motocross to desert racing, working with partners like King Shocks, SuperATV, BFG, and Diode Dynamics, and why simplicity and reliability still win races in an era obsessed with technology. The episode closes with a candid look at the evolution of UTV racing, factory involvement, safety concerns, and where the sport is headed as competition continues to escalate. This is an unfiltered, technical, and brutally honest conversation about what it really takes to finish, compete, and win in modern off-road racing.

Sarah has ventured into Giant Country (otherwise known as Stratford-upon-Avon) for the opening night of the RSC's stage version of The BFG, sparking a series of thoughts about why puppets have such a profound effect on audiences. This comes mere weeks after the critics raved about the stage production of Paddington. Speaking of the much-loved Bear, the Paddington musical was the runaway smash for the audience-driven WhatsOnStage Awards shortlist – which saw theatregoers across the nation pick their favourite shows and performers. Sarah and Alex comb through the nominated shows to see what it says about the state of UK theatre in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Royal Shakespeare Company's festive production has just opened, a new stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's The BFG.The production, directed by Daniel Evans, uses puppetry and live instrumental music to being the nostalgic children's story to the stage for a family audience, and will subsequently visit Chichester Festival Theatre in 2026.Check out this full review to find out what Mickey-Jo thought of the brand new theatrical offering from the company that created Matilda the Musical and how the BFG himself ranks alongside this season's many endearing puppets...•00:00 | introduction02:29 | synopsis / overview10:36 | creative choices18:12 | performances24:12 | conclusionAbout Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 89,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if gratitude were your secret performance edge—even in 80-hour weeks and fire-drill seasons? How would your workday change if you could shift your state in 60 seconds before you open your inbox?In this episode you'll learn:What gratitude really is (a physiological state) and why shifting your energy changes results.A simple daily practice to feel different fast—plus how to find authentic thanks when you're not “loving” your job.Five reflection questions to multiply what's working and anchor calm in the middle of the grind.Enroll in BFG: Want to eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking to be more effective, feel better, and create sustainable success in your demanding corporate career? Schedule a free consult here to find out how you can get started in my Breaking Free from the Grind 1:1 coaching program.Take the 3-minute BFG quiz here to find out which mindset - Overachiever, Overthinker, People Pleaser, Impostor, or Perfectionist - is preventing you from creating sustainable success at work. Your results will reveal your biggest trap and how to break free for good. About AmeliaAmelia Noel is a Master Certified Coach, podcast host, corporate workshop facilitator, and creator of the Breaking Free from the Grind coaching program. After spending over a decade of her career working on Wall Street at a top investment bank and as a global strategy consultant to Fortune 100 companies, Amelia now helps professionals working demanding corporate careers eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so they can break free from the grind and create sustainable success in their careers.Connect with Ameliawww.amelianoelcoaching.comIG: @breakingfreefromthegrindLinkedIn: Amelia Noel 

On this week's episode, Brad and Eric talk about… well, I can't really tell you the topic of this week, you see. It involves guns, it involves size and it involves the things i do with yo mama, but I can't really use the words without shooting myself in the foot, so you have to guess… or click and start watching to find out!   POORHAMMER MERCH! https://orchideight.com/collections/poorhammer PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/SolelySingleton YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoorhammerpodcast TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/poorhammer Website: https://poorhammer.libsyn.com/   RELATED TO THIS EPISODE: Grading Every Faction Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-p4AUDNDTPZPyMnEf1NHvRwb6DPOnj1M   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Hello and Welcome 01:51 Most common symptoms if you have a BFG 05:10 Our Model Student - Leagues of Votann 06:49 Adeptus Mechanicus 09:33 Adepta Sororitas 11:24 Adeptus Custodes 12:56 Astra Militarum 15:15 Grey Knights 17:04 Imperial Agents 18:32 Space Marines 19:54 Imperial Knights 21:13 Chaos Knights 21:49 Chaos Daemons 22:44 Chaos Space Marines 24:18 Death Guard 25:18 Emperor's Children 25:53 Thousand Sons 27:21 World Eaters 28:26 Aeldari 31:04 Harlequins 32:13 Drukhari 33:23 Genestealer Cults 36:04 Necrons 37:49 Orks 38:33 T'au Empire 40:33 Tyranids 42:32 Sounds Good 43:10 Alright Audio Audience   Contact Information: You can interact with Solely Singleton by joining the hosts on discord and Twitter to give input to improve the show. Feel free to email more detailed questions and suggestions to the show's email address.   Your Hosts: Brad (DrRuler) & Eric (OnekuoSora) Brad's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/drruler.bsky.social Eric's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/onekuosora.bsky.social Show Email: thepoorhammerpodcast@gmail.com Merch Website: http://www.poorhammer.com/ Edited by: Menino Berilio Show Mailing Address: PO Box 70893 Rochester Hills, MI 48307   Licensed Music Used By This Program: "Night Out" by LiQWYD CC BY "Thursday & Snow (Reprise)" by Blank & Kytt CC BY "First Class" by Peyruis CC BY "Funky Souls" by Amaria CC BY  

On this week's episode, Brad and Eric talk about… well, I can't really tell you the topic of this week, you see. It involves guns, it involves size and it involves the things i do with yo mama, but I can't really use the words without shooting myself in the foot, so you have to guess… or click and start watching to find out!   POORHAMMER MERCH! https://orchideight.com/collections/poorhammer PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/SolelySingleton YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoorhammerpodcast TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/poorhammer Website: https://poorhammer.libsyn.com/   RELATED TO THIS EPISODE: Grading Every Faction Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-p4AUDNDTPZPyMnEf1NHvRwb6DPOnj1M   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Hello and Welcome 01:51 Most common symptoms if you have a BFG 05:10 Our Model Student - Leagues of Votann 06:49 Adeptus Mechanicus 09:33 Adepta Sororitas 11:24 Adeptus Custodes 12:56 Astra Militarum 15:15 Grey Knights 17:04 Imperial Agents 18:32 Space Marines 19:54 Imperial Knights 21:13 Chaos Knights 21:49 Chaos Daemons 22:44 Chaos Space Marines 24:18 Death Guard 25:18 Emperor's Children 25:53 Thousand Sons 27:21 World Eaters 28:26 Aeldari 31:04 Harlequins 32:13 Drukhari 33:23 Genestealer Cults 36:04 Necrons 37:49 Orks 38:33 T'au Empire 40:33 Tyranids 42:32 Sounds Good 43:10 Alright Audio Audience   Contact Information: You can interact with Solely Singleton by joining the hosts on discord and Twitter to give input to improve the show. Feel free to email more detailed questions and suggestions to the show's email address.   Your Hosts: Brad (DrRuler) & Eric (OnekuoSora) Brad's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/drruler.bsky.social Eric's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/onekuosora.bsky.social Show Email: thepoorhammerpodcast@gmail.com Merch Website: http://www.poorhammer.com/ Edited by: Menino Berilio Show Mailing Address: PO Box 70893 Rochester Hills, MI 48307   Licensed Music Used By This Program: "Night Out" by LiQWYD CC BY "Thursday & Snow (Reprise)" by Blank & Kytt CC BY "First Class" by Peyruis CC BY "Funky Souls" by Amaria CC BY  

What if gratitude were your secret performance edge—even in 80-hour weeks and fire-drill seasons? How would your workday change if you could shift your state in 60 seconds before you open your inbox?In this episode you'll learn:What gratitude really is (a physiological state) and why shifting your energy changes results.A simple daily practice to feel different fast—plus how to find authentic thanks when you're not “loving” your job.Five reflection questions to multiply what's working and anchor calm in the middle of the grind.Enroll in BFG: Want to eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking to be more effective, feel better, and create sustainable success in your demanding corporate career? Schedule a free consult here to find out how you can get started in my Breaking Free from the Grind 1:1 coaching program.Take the 3-minute BFG quiz here to find out which mindset - Overachiever, Overthinker, People Pleaser, Impostor, or Perfectionist - is preventing you from creating sustainable success at work. Your results will reveal your biggest trap and how to break free for good. About AmeliaAmelia Noel is a Master Certified Coach, podcast host, corporate workshop facilitator, and creator of the Breaking Free from the Grind coaching program. After spending over a decade of her career working on Wall Street at a top investment bank and as a global strategy consultant to Fortune 100 companies, Amelia now helps professionals working demanding corporate careers eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so they can break free from the grind and create sustainable success in their careers.Connect with Ameliawww.amelianoelcoaching.comIG: @breakingfreefromthegrindLinkedIn: Amelia Noel 

Are your work relationships helping you thrive—or quietly draining your energy and effectiveness? What would shift if your team truly rose to the level of your belief in them?In this episode you'll learn:How your thoughts and energy shape every relationship at work—colleagues, bosses, clients, and teams.Why people rise or fall to your level of belief or doubt in them (and how to shift it).How to lead with trust, communicate with confidence, and empower your team to perform at their best. Enroll in BFG: Want to eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking to be more effective, feel better, and create sustainable success in your demanding corporate career? Schedule a free consult here to find out how you can get started in my Breaking Free from the Grind 1:1 coaching program.Take the 3-minute BFG quiz here to find out which mindset - Overachiever, Overthinker, People Pleaser, Impostor, or Perfectionist - is preventing you from creating sustainable success at work. Your results will reveal your biggest trap and how to break free for good. About AmeliaAmelia Noel is a Master Certified Coach, podcast host, corporate workshop facilitator, and creator of the Breaking Free from the Grind coaching program. After spending over a decade of her career working on Wall Street at a top investment bank and as a global strategy consultant to Fortune 100 companies, Amelia now helps professionals working demanding corporate careers eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so they can break free from the grind and create sustainable success in their careers.Connect with Ameliawww.amelianoelcoaching.comIG: @breakingfreefromthegrindLinkedIn: Amelia Noel 

Mike & JD discuss TNA's all time terrible PR week, from their fraudulent BFG ticket sales, to taking the title off Mike Santana, getting caught spreading false information, to kicking out a hardcore fan for taking pictures. Plus, TNA to AMC? WON Hall of Fame results, RIP Bob Caudle, & AEW's Blood & Guts!Patreon.com/themikeandjdshowAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Do you really know the value you bring—or are you waiting for a title, salary, or review to tell you? What would change if you could name it, own it, and communicate it so others can't miss it?In this episode you'll learn:How to define your holistic value (wins, strengths, uniqueness, growth areas, and emotional intelligence)—beyond resume lines.The communication formula: I did → measurable result → why it matters to the stakeholder (today + future).Self-validation over external validation: filtering feedback/advice with “Where do I agree? Where do I disagree?” to build unshakable confidence.Enroll in BFG: Want to eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking to be more effective, feel better, and create sustainable success in your demanding corporate career? Schedule a free consult here to find out how you can get started in my Breaking Free from the Grind 1:1 coaching program.Take the 3-minute BFG quiz here to find out which mindset - Overachiever, Overthinker, People Pleaser, Impostor, or Perfectionist - is preventing you from creating sustainable success at work. Your results will reveal your biggest trap and how to break free for good. About AmeliaAmelia Noel is a Master Certified Coach, podcast host, corporate workshop facilitator, and creator of the Breaking Free from the Grind coaching program. After spending over a decade of her career working on Wall Street at a top investment bank and as a global strategy consultant to Fortune 100 companies, Amelia now helps professionals working demanding corporate careers eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so they can break free from the grind and create sustainable success in their careers.Connect with Ameliawww.amelianoelcoaching.comIG: @breakingfreefromthegrindLinkedIn: Amelia Noel 

Christmas has hit adland like a snowball in the face, with the festive ads coming in thick and fast, so what can be gleaned from the first phase of holiday advertising?In this episode of The Campaign Podcast, the editorial team break down the themes that emerged in the first batch of Christmas ads and the industry's reaction to the campaigns so far. Tech and multimedia editor Lucy Shelley is joined in the studio by creativity and culture editor Gurjit Degun, deputy creativity and culture editor Charlotte Rawlings and editor Maisie McCabe.This episode was recorded last week, and discusses the following ads:John Lewis & Partners “Where love lives” by Saatchi & SaatchiSainsbury's “The unexpected guest” by New Commercial ArtsMarks & Spencer Food “Traffic jamming” (in-house)M&S Fashion, Home and Beauty "Give the gift" by MotherTK Maxx "Festive Farm" by Wieden & Kennedy London (2023)Amazon "Joy ride" (in-house) (2023)Asda “A very merry Grinchmas” by Lucky GeneralsBoots “Gift happily ever after” by VML/The PharmFurther reading:Christmas 2025 round-up: watch all the festive adsJohn Lewis Christmas ad reaction: 'Soft nostalgia', 'middle of the pack', 'copy magic'‘We made the music the gift': Saatchis and John Lewis on nostalgia, emotion and 1990s bangers'Brilliant brand fit' BFG stars in Sainsbury's Christmas adWhat do you think of the first wave of Christmas ads?What are your hopes for this year's crop of Christmas ads? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you feel like your time, inbox, and energy belong to everyone but you? What would change if you took radical responsibility for every part of your career—starting today?In this episode you'll learn:Radical responsibility: you choose your job, time, workload, treatment, title, and pay.How you're outsourcing power to bosses/clients, reviews, the economy, titles, and industry “norms.”A practical reset: four reflection questions + one small daily action to reclaim control.Enroll in BFG: Want to eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking to be more effective, feel better, and create sustainable success in your demanding corporate career? Schedule a free consult here to find out how you can get started in my Breaking Free from the Grind 1:1 coaching program.Take the 3-minute BFG quiz here to find out which mindset - Overachiever, Overthinker, People Pleaser, Impostor, or Perfectionist - is preventing you from creating sustainable success at work. Your results will reveal your biggest trap and how to break free for good. About AmeliaAmelia Noel is a Master Certified Coach, podcast host, corporate workshop facilitator, and creator of the Breaking Free from the Grind coaching program. After spending over a decade of her career working on Wall Street at a top investment bank and as a global strategy consultant to Fortune 100 companies, Amelia now helps professionals working demanding corporate careers eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so they can break free from the grind and create sustainable success in their careers.Connect with Ameliawww.amelianoelcoaching.comIG: @breakingfreefromthegrindLinkedIn: Amelia Noel 

Sarah and Alex have been watching Mr Burton, the film about Richard Burton's early life starring Toby Jones that gets its TV on BBC on the centenary of his birth. And also Wild Genius, a documentary about this fascinating man who changed the course of acting and of celebrity. They've also begun to choose the most promising Christmas shows including BFG at Stratford, and Sherlock and the 12 Days of Christmas which reunites Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you clenching so hard at work that control is controlling you? What would change if you only invested energy in what you can actually influence—and consciously released the rest?In this episode you'll learn:The “control illusion”: why overworking to feel safe backfires (burnout, fear habits, suboptimal results).The Conscious Release tool: a simple T-chart to sort leaning in (your thoughts, actions, decisions) vs. letting go (others' opinions, timelines, corporate realities).Three grounding questions to let go: How will I benefit? How does this improve outcomes? Why is it safe to release?Enroll in BFG: Want to eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking to be more effective, feel better, and create sustainable success in your demanding corporate career? Schedule a free consult here to find out how you can get started in my Breaking Free from the Grind 1:1 coaching program.Take the 3-minute BFG quiz here to find out which mindset - Overachiever, Overthinker, People Pleaser, Impostor, or Perfectionist - is preventing you from creating sustainable success at work. Your results will reveal your biggest trap and how to break free for good. About AmeliaAmelia Noel is a Master Certified Coach, podcast host, corporate workshop facilitator, and creator of the Breaking Free from the Grind coaching program. After spending over a decade of her career working on Wall Street at a top investment bank and as a global strategy consultant to Fortune 100 companies, Amelia now helps professionals working demanding corporate careers eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so they can break free from the grind and create sustainable success in their careers.Connect with Ameliawww.amelianoelcoaching.comIG: @breakingfreefromthegrindLinkedIn: Amelia Noel 

Are you clenching so hard at work that control is controlling you? What would change if you only invested energy in what you can actually influence—and consciously released the rest?In this episode you'll learn:The “control illusion”: why overworking to feel safe backfires (burnout, fear habits, suboptimal results).The Conscious Release tool: a simple T-chart to sort leaning in (your thoughts, actions, decisions) vs. letting go (others' opinions, timelines, corporate realities).Three grounding questions to let go: How will I benefit? How does this improve outcomes? Why is it safe to release? Enroll in BFG: Want to eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking to be more effective, feel better, and create sustainable success in your demanding corporate career? Schedule a free consult here to find out how you can get started in my Breaking Free from the Grind 1:1 coaching program.Take the 3-minute BFG quiz here to find out which mindset - Overachiever, Overthinker, People Pleaser, Impostor, or Perfectionist - is preventing you from creating sustainable success at work. Your results will reveal your biggest trap and how to break free for good. About AmeliaAmelia Noel is a Master Certified Coach, podcast host, corporate workshop facilitator, and creator of the Breaking Free from the Grind coaching program. After spending over a decade of her career working on Wall Street at a top investment bank and as a global strategy consultant to Fortune 100 companies, Amelia now helps professionals working demanding corporate careers eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so they can break free from the grind and create sustainable success in their careers.Connect with Ameliawww.amelianoelcoaching.comIG: @breakingfreefromthegrindLinkedIn: Amelia Noel 

SHOW SUMMARY: In part one of this week's episode of The Fix with PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin and host PWTorch editor Wade Keller, the following topics are covered:Review of “Smashing Machine”New Japan's King of Pro Wrestling review including IWGP Title change from Zack Sabre Jr. to Konosuke TakeshitaA review of TNA Bound for Glory, what it delivered on and what it didn'tA review of NXT including some follow-up on BFG plus an unlikely new Women's Title challenger establishedReaction to the Kota Ibushi injury against Josh Alexander and the move a minute earlier that might've set in motion the botched spot and bad fallA review of AEW Collision from Saturday and AEW Dynamite (+Collision) with a final push to WrestleDreamA preview of the full AEW WrestleDream line-upA review of WWE SmackdownThoughts on the breaking news of the Jacob Fatu injuryA review of WWE Raw including the big Seth Rollins-Bron Breakker angleA review of UFC Fight Night and a preview of the next UFC eventLooking back at the Wanderlei Silva vs. Vitor Belfort event with a substitution and the hyjinx that followedReaction to the Andrade situation as WWE delays his continued participation with AEW

Are your career goals truly yours—or are you chasing someone else's benchmark? What if hitting big milestones could feel easier and happen faster with a few smart shifts?In this episode you'll learn:How to audit your goal relationship: who it's for, the energy behind it (lack vs. sufficiency), and why “easy/doable” wins.The 3 W's of Accelerated Goal Creation: What (specific & measurable), Why (3+ compelling reasons), When (a soft deadline that guides, not punishes).Practical tweaks that speed results: make “feeling” goals measurable, reframe deadlines as light guideposts, and adjust without self-judgment.***Join the Lead Without the Grind Women's Leadership Accelerator***It's not too late! Snag your spot by applying before our second cohort session on October 15th. Apply here.☎️ Have a question before applying? Let's chat. No pressure, just a quick call to talk about where you're at and if Lead Without the Grind is your next right move. Book time with me here. Enroll in BFG: Want to eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking to be more effective, feel better, and create sustainable success in your demanding corporate career? Schedule a free consult here to find out how you can get started in my Breaking Free from the Grind 1:1 coaching program.Take the 3-minute BFG quiz here to find out which mindset - Overachiever, Overthinker, People Pleaser, Impostor, or Perfectionist - is preventing you from creating sustainable success at work. Your results will reveal your biggest trap and how to break free for good. About AmeliaAmelia Noel is a Master Certified Coach, podcast host, corporate workshop facilitator, and creator of the Breaking Free from the Grind coaching program. After spending over a decade of her career working on Wall Street at a top investment bank and as a global strategy consultant to Fortune 100 companies, Amelia now helps professionals working demanding corporate careers eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so they can break free from the grind and create sustainable success in their careers.Connect with Ameliawww.amelianoelcoaching.comIG: @breakingfreefromthegrindLinkedIn: Amelia Noel 

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Oct. 7 and 8, 2010.On the Oct. 7, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and Torch columnist Greg Parks includes discussion with live callers on tonight's live TNA Impact, Bruce Pritchard joining TNA, Hulk Hogan's trip to the hospital and who could replace him at Bound for Glory, whether TNA changes course at BFG without Hogan, TNA's PPV hype philosophy, changes WWE could make to their PPV hype, Austin Aries apparently leaving ROH, wrestlers pushed because they have "the look," and more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss how the Royal Rumble is structured and laid out, ways to improve the Rumble, the strengths & weaknesses of the battle royal on Monday's Raw, Linda McMahon's debates this week and whether she improved, lost ground, or stayed the same, and more.On the Oct. 8, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell includes discussion with live callers on last night's live TNA Impact, with every single aspect of the show covered along with an overall view of the product. Plus, the breaking news analysis at the start with Impact ratings and Reaction viewership. Also, comparison of WWE's audience buying into the storylines vs. TNA's audience choosing their favorites, a strong prediction for the three-way TNA Title match finish, social issues in wrestling, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #149 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Eric Bergenn and Ryan McGinnis. It was great to talk, eat and drink with my good #friends, Eric and Ryan at the office of Bergenn Financial Group. Ryan owns Ryan's Softwash and Eric owns Bergenn Financial Group. We talked about:Bergenn's podcast intro (minute 1)Podcast sponsors (minute 3)Float 41 (minute 4.30)Ryan Young and PeoplesBank (minute 6.30)Ryan Keating and Agent Shamrock (minute 7.40)4th Annual Friends of Feeney Golf Tournament (minute 8.30)Swing analysis from Dave at GolfTech  (minute 10)WeHa Whiskey Fest (minute 12)What makes Tom a good #friend? (minute 13.30)MGMT at Wesleyan University (minute 15.40)Dave Matthews Band (minute 17.40)Nicole (Wife of Feeney) calls in (minute 18.30)Compare/Contrast Ryan's Softwash to Bergenn Financial Group (minute 24)Eric's day (minute 30)Ryan's day (minute 33)Friends of Feeney at AC Petersens (minute 35)Eagle Rare bourbon tasting (minute 38)BFG logo (minute 40)Dan Hovey and Tony Sisti (minute 42)Ball clip giveaway from Goff Law Group (minute 44)Sally and Bob's food tasting (minute 47)Claudia and Sophia from Sally and Bob's (minute 50)Sweet Bear Coffee and past podcast guests (minute 53)Ryan attended the “Friends of Nicholas”  Yard Goats game (minute 54)Ryan and Anthony at Elmwood Barbershop (minute 55)Anthony's sister was a “mother's helper” for Feeney's twins (minute 56)Stefani's “Coldplay moment” at the Yard Goats game (minute 59)D. Locke (#58) calls in about fantasy football (minute 1.02)Bellu Jean Creative at Gveenah (minute 1.06)Friends of Feeney Toy Drive (minute 1.08)West Hartford Trivia (minute 1.09)The JCC (minute 1.11)Recommendations: Bandle app, E Bikes, It's Playtime in Avon (minute 1.13)Closing remarks (minute 1.17)Podcast Sponsors: Directline Media - www.directlinemediaproductions.com/The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.comWest Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.comKeating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.comGoff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.netParkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.comLuna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menuPeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.comFloat 41 - www.float41.comMaximum Beverage - www.maximumbev.comSally and Bob's - www.sallyandbobs.com

What if "retirement" is a trap, and what you really want is to graduate into something bigger? In this episode, Matt and Lou sit down with Eric Brotman, CEO of BFG Financial Advisors, to blow up old ideas about retirement, wealth, and what business owners should actually be doing today so they're ready for the future (whatever that looks like). Eric shares his start‑up origin story, explains how to grow a financial advisory firm that actually serves clients well, and gives a roadmap to exit planning that doesn't leave you miserable. What you'll learn in this episode: How Eric built BFG from one full‑time + one part‑time employee into a firm managing nearly $1B across 37 states, without selling out. (Startup → scale) Why “retirement” is obsolete: Eric argues business owners should think about graduating instead. Generational money attitudes: how Millennials are wired for the side hustle; Gen Z hates being sold to, they want advice. The importance of accountability, behavior, and psychology (not just numbers) in financial planning. Exit planning is not just about selling high. It's about knowing your number, building your team, and preparing your life after the deal. How tying nearly all your wealth to your business is risky. Diversification isn't just for Wall Street folks. The internal structure: salaried advisors, two advisors per client, young talent & apprenticeships. A firm built for sustainability, not churning.   Favorite Quote: “The business is… sometimes their only asset. And you are immediately under-diversified if 70 or 80 or 90% of your net worth is tied up in your business.”   Who is Eric? Eric D. Brotman is the founder & CEO of BFG Financial Advisors. He bootstrapped the firm over 20 years ago and now leads a wealth‑management & financial planning business with clients in dozens of states. He's the author of Don't Retire… Graduate!, and builds financial advice around people, not just numbers.   Why you should listen: Don't wait until you have to plan your exit. Hit play now to get strategies that move you from “just working” to building wealth you can use,  and a legacy you'll be proud of. If you own a business, this episode might save you years of regret (and dollars).   Connect with Eric: Website: https://bfgfa.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebrotman Facebook (Don't Retire, Graduate!): https://www.facebook.com/DontRetireGraduate Phone: +1 (410) 252-4555  

Joel (@JoelPearl) talks keyboard warrior TNA wrestlers and the build to BFG on iMPACT! for September 18, 2025: WORLD TAG TITLES: The Hardys vs. The Nemeth Dani Luna vs. Indi Hartwell Mustafa Ali vs. Brian Myers The Eleganceseseseses vs. Masha Slamovich & The IInspiration Eric Young vs. Judas Icarus Mike Santana in action Frankie Kazarian brings back The King's Speech Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WELCOME BACK TO REBOOKED! We have a loaded weekend of pro wrestling ahead of us with WWE Wrestlepalooza and AEW All Out Toronto happening THIS WEEKEND but we wanted to let you all know that REBOOKED WILL BE GOING ON A BREAK UNTIL OCTOBER. We're sorry for this news coming out of no where but with our busy schedules and travel setting up time to record was going to be tough but fear not WE RETURN IN OCTOBER!That said this week we break give out predictions for both All Out and Wrestlepalooza as well as give our theories for what could go down for TNA as we get ready for TNA Bound For Glory! Does Mike Santana FINALLY get his? Will Trick Williams show up to work?!Also, what goes down with the return of AJ Lee when she joins CM Punk to take on Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch! Does The Vision (Bron Brekker, Bronson Reed, Seth Rollins, Paul Heyman) have A VISION?! Could Hangman Adam Page LOSE to Kyle Feltcher and could we finally see the cracks form in the Don Callis Family with Konosuke Takeshita and Kazuchika Okada? We're so grateful for everyone who tunes in to this show each and every week and we are excited to continue building REBOOKED with you all! See you soon!Thanks for watching and join our discord - https://discord.com/invite/tH9p5vcXx70:00 Intro & Your Comments!7:00 - NEWS - We're taking a break!09:23 - WRESTLEPALOOZA Predictions!13:08 - Cena vs Lesnar16:15 - Vaquer vs Sky19:42 - Usos vs Brons24:55 - Becky/Seth vs Punk/AJ33:39 - Cody vs McIntyre & Final Thoughts41:28 - TNA! The (Victory) Road to BFG!55:15 - ALL OUT Predictions!58:24 - Quickfire Predictions 01:04:17 - MJF vs Briscoe01:12:19 - Tornado Tailgate & Darby v Mox01:18:53 - C&C vs FTR01:23:45 - Unified Title Triple Threat01:29:10 - Women's Championship Four-Way01:32:50 - Hangman vs Protostar01:38:17 - 24/7 Champion of the Week! ⏰ Subscribe to the channel to be alerted! https://www.youtube.com/@REBOOKEDWrestling?sub_confirmation=1

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 Do you ever catch yourself stuck in endless “what if” questions at work? Do small decisions feel paralyzing because you're always searching for the perfect answer? If so, overthinking may be the mindset keeping you trapped in the grind.In this episode, Amelia breaks down:How overthinking drains your time, energy, and confidence at work.Why catastrophizing “what if” scenarios stalls your career growth.Three simple strategies to stop spinning in questions and start making clear, confident decisions.

Feeling like you “just got lucky” at work? Ever catch yourself downplaying wins or waiting to feel ready before you raise your hand?What the impostor mindset looks like (common thoughts, feelings, and behaviors)Why high-achievers are most prone to impostor syndrome—and how it fuels overworkThree simple, daily practices to rebuild confidence (wins file, no “buts,” positive self-review) Enroll in BFG: Want to eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking to be more effective, feel better, and create sustainable success in your demanding corporate career? Schedule a free consult here to find out how you can get started in my Breaking Free from the Grind 1:1 coaching program.Want to know the biggest reason you're feeling overworked and overwhelmed at work right now, and how you can start feeling better today?Take the 3-minute BFG quiz here to find out which mindset - Overachiever, Overthinker, People Pleaser, Impostor, or Perfectionist - is preventing you from creating sustainable success at work. Your results will reveal your biggest trap and how to break free for good.About AmeliaAmelia Noel is a Master Certified Coach, podcast host, corporate workshop facilitator, and creator of the Breaking Free from the Grind coaching program. After spending over a decade of her career working on Wall Street at a top investment bank and as a global strategy consultant to Fortune 100 companies, Amelia now helps professionals working demanding corporate careers eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so they can break free from the grind and create sustainable success in their careers.Connect with Ameliawww.amelianoelcoaching.comIG: @breakingfreefromthegrindLinkedIn: Amelia Noel

Do you spend hours longer than you want to doing and re-doing deliverables until they're 'perfect?'Do you beat yourself up for small mistakes on the job for days - or even weeks ...especially after everyone else has moved on? Do you take secret pride in being a perfectionist - even if you know it's causing you so much stress, overwhelm, and burnout in your career?In this episode, you'll learn:How perfectionist tendencies create burnout, stress, and overworking in a demanding corporate careerWhat you need to focus on instead of 'perfection in order to feel better and be more effective on the job3 simple but effective strategies you can use to break out of perfectionistic patterns that are slowing down your career growth & holding you back from professional successEnroll in BFG: Want to eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking to be more effective, feel better, and create sustainable success in your demanding corporate career? Schedule a free consult here to find out how you can get started in my Breaking Free from the Grind 1:1 coaching program.Want to know the biggest reason you're feeling overworked and overwhelmed at work right now, and how you can start feeling better today?Take the 3-minute BFG quiz here to find out which mindset - Overachiever, Overthinker, People Pleaser, Impostor, or Perfectionist - is preventing you from creating sustainable success at work. Your results will reveal your biggest trap and how to break free for good.About AmeliaAmelia Noel is a Master Certified Coach, podcast host, corporate workshop facilitator, and creator of the Breaking Free from the Grind coaching program. After spending over a decade of her career working on Wall Street at a top investment bank and as a global strategy consultant to Fortune 100 companies, Amelia now helps professionals working demanding corporate careers eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so they can break free from the grind and create sustainable success in their careers.Connect with Ameliawww.amelianoelcoaching.comIG: @breakingfreefromthegrindLinkedIn: Amelia Noel

Do you ever feel like giving 110% at work just isn't sustainable?Have you started questioning if going above and beyond 24/7 is hurting you – and your career – more than it's helping either?In this episode, you'll learn:How overachieving tendencies create burnout, stress, and overworking in your career3 simple but effective strategies you can use in a demanding, high-pressure corporate environment to break out of overachieving patterns that are hurting youHow to shift from striving to be “exceptional” to focusing on being "effective" on the jobEnroll in BFG: Want to eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking to be more effective, feel better, and create sustainable success in your demanding corporate career? Schedule a free consult here to find out how you can get started in my Breaking Free from the Grind 1:1 coaching program.Want to know the biggest reason you're feeling overworked and overwhelmed at work right now, and how you can start feeling better today?Take the 3-minute BFG quiz here to find out which mindset - Overachiever, Overthinker, People Pleaser, Impostor, or Perfectionist - is preventing you from creating sustainable success at work. Your results will reveal your biggest trap and how to break free for good.About AmeliaAmelia Noel is a Master Certified Coach, podcast host, corporate workshop facilitator, and creator of the Breaking Free from the Grind coaching program. After spending over a decade of her career working on Wall Street at a top investment bank and as a global strategy consultant to Fortune 100 companies, Amelia now helps professionals working demanding corporate careers eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so they can break free from the grind and create sustainable success in their careers.Connect with Ameliawww.amelianoelcoaching.comIG: @breakingfreefromthegrindLinkedIn: Amelia Noel

Do you ever feel like you're working twice as hard just to keep everyone happy at work—only to end up drained, resentful, and overwhelmed? What if the very habit you think makes you a great teammate is the same one trapping you in the grind?In this episode, you'll learn:How people-pleasing tendencies create burnout, stress, and overwork in demanding careers.Three simple, practical strategies to start breaking free from the need to always say “yes.”How to reframe “no” as a kind, honest, and helpful act—for yourself and others.Enroll in BFG: Want to eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking to be more effective, feel better, and create sustainable success in your demanding corporate career? Schedule a free consult here to find out how you can get started in my Breaking Free from the Grind 1:1 coaching program.Want to know the biggest reason you're feeling overworked and overwhelmed at work right now, and how you can start feeling better today?Take the 3-minute BFG quiz here to find out which mindset - Overachiever, Overthinker, People Pleaser, Impostor, or Perfectionist - is preventing you from creating sustainable success at work. Your results will reveal your biggest trap and how to break free for good.About AmeliaAmelia Noel is a Master Certified Coach, podcast host, corporate workshop facilitator, and creator of the Breaking Free from the Grind coaching program. After spending over a decade of her career working on Wall Street at a top investment bank and as a global strategy consultant to Fortune 100 companies, Amelia now helps professionals working demanding corporate careers eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so they can break free from the grind and create sustainable success in their careers.Connect with Ameliawww.amelianoelcoaching.comIG: @breakingfreefromthegrindLinkedIn: Amelia Noel

Peter Crouch is football's BFG. A player who perhaps never got the plaudits his talent deserved on the pitch and who's now flourishing off it with his eponymous Peter Crouch Podcast and as a pundit for TNT Sports. He's also the latest guest on the Obi One Podcast as he swaps his hot seat for the sofa, quite literally, to talk to John and Chris: Here, “Crouchy” discusses life at Liverpool, why he wanted to impress Steven Gerrard more than anyone else and why Stevie's on-field love affair with Fernando Torres spelled the end of his own Anfield career. The brilliance of Gareth Bale, Luka Modric and… Tony Pulis is also discussed, as is Peter's relationship with his wife, Abbey, and the reason she helped him flourish. Crouch also candidly opens up on the mental anguish he suffered over the way he looked. Watch our Season 3 Playlist: YouTube Follow, connect, and engage on our social media channels: Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to REBOOKED! This week we're talking about everything that went down at SUMMERSLAM (and yes, even THAT). How were are predictions? Were we on the money? Who won between Cody Rhodes and John Cena? How did CM Punk vs Gunther fair, and what about Seth Rollins?!Also, we talk about the latest storylines in AEW for Hangman Adam Page, Jon Moxley, Darby Allin, Timeless Toni Storm, Athena, Mercedes Mone, Willow Nightingale and more! We also get into what's come for TNA Impact this week as we get ready for TNA Emergence 2025!0:00 - Intro02:50 -TNA Emergence & BFG are warming up!11:26- ALI wants to expose JOE HENDRY15:30 - Leon Slater's first title defense17:05 - Hardys vs Dudleys one more time19:46 - AEW - Women's Blood and Guts, maybe?28:00 - Moving towards Forbidden Door39:24 - Christian Cage outsmarted again43:59 - Kyle Fletcher has gold!52:18 - Will Hangman be at Forbidden Door?54:28 - SUMMERSLAM - A surprisingly good show!59:30 - The big one...Cena turned face, then LOST01:08:36 - Lesnar returns01:19:32 - The MATCH was FANTASTIC01:22:31 - Punk vs Gunther was ALSO FANTASTIC01:29:54 - And then SETH...01:39:14 - LA Knight AND Roman Reigns want that title!01:46:53 - Real quick, Becky ROASTED Nikki.01:48:14 - 24/7 Champion of the Week!⏰ Subscribe to the channel to be alerted! https://www.youtube.com/@REBOOKEDWrestling?sub_confirmation=1

For this episode the Beat of the Month crew postpone our 5 year celebration once again, this time to bring you an episode all about Boomer Shooters! What exactly is a Boomer Shooter do you ask? Well that's a good question. They're usually old, but do they have to be old? They're usually first person, but do they have to be first person? You shoot stuff...okay that point we're pretty sure on. After we get done with the definitive answer on what a Boomer Shooter is, we then get into the different Boomer Shooters we played such as Warhammer 40,000 Boltgun, Doom 64, Anger Foot, and many more! We also reminisce about our time spent at a restaurant beloved by some and indifferent from others. We then wrap things up with a round of trivia that is a boner fied headscratcher. So grab your BFG, shelter yourself from gibs, and join us for this look at Boomer Shooters!