Podcasts about Big George

Um dos maiores pugilistas de toda a história, George Foreman morreu na última sexta-feira (21), aos 76 anos de idade. Ouro nas Olimpíadas de 1968 na Cidade do México e bicampeão mundial dos pesos pesados, o "Big George" marcou época no esporte com seus nocautes impressionantes, e com uma carreira de sucesso como ícone publicitário.

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We've lost another American icon. Legendary boxer and businessman George Foreman passed away over the weekend. Known as “Big George,” he was a two-time world heavyweight champion, Olympic gold medalist, minister, author — and the face behind the wildly popular George Foreman Grill (yes, the one in every kitchen). He once said he made $200 million from it. What a life. Our sincere condolences to his family and friends. In lighter news, Jaleel White is riding high with his syndicated game show “Flip Side” returning for Season 2. It's now cleared in 95% of the country and has averaged 1.1 million daily viewers, putting it right behind heavy-hitters like Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune. Not bad for our forever Urkel! And then there's Gail King, who's reportedly outraged over CBS moving the CBS Mornings studio out of its slick Times Square digs and into the more modest West 57th Street broadcast center. Her luxurious dressing room? Gone. Insiders say she wasn't told this would happen when she extended her contract. Hang in there, Gail — and maybe skip that space trip! For exclusive interviews, red-carpet coverage, and more, follow me on social media at @TanyaHollywood and @aurnonline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the show. Today; hosts Jason and Jesse give a fair well to the late great George Foreman who recently passed at the age of 76. They discuss who he was as a man and a fighter. There's also some NFl QB carousel talk as we've seen many QB's land jobs except for Aaron Rodgers. We talk about what the Giants do in the draft after the signing of Russell Wilson and of course what does happen with Aaron Rodgers. We shift conversation to the upcoming UFC Mexico card headlined by Brandon Moreno Vs Steve Erceg. Plus a little personal conversation about NBA MVP and Cain Velasquez's recent indictment in his attempted murder case from back in 2022. Hope you enjoy, subscribe and pass the word on!

Welcome back to the show. Today; hosts Jason and Jesse give a fair well to the late great George Foreman who recently passed at the age of 76. They discuss who he was as a man and a fighter. There's also some NFl QB carousel talk as we've seen many QB's land jobs except for Aaron Rodgers. We talk about what the Giants do in the draft after the signing of Russell Wilson and of course what does happen with Aaron Rodgers. We shift conversation to the upcoming UFC Mexico card headlined by Brandon Moreno Vs Steve Erceg. Plus a little personal conversation about NBA MVP and Cain Velasquez's recent indictment in his attempted murder case from back in 2022. Hope you enjoy, subscribe and pass the word on!

Il a rejoint Muhammad Ali et Joe Frazier au ciel, où ils pourront refaire le match de leurs légendaires batailles. Décédé ces derniers jours à 76 ans, George Foreman laisse un grand vide et des souvenirs pour la vie dans le cœur des fans de boxe. Deux fois champion du monde des lourds avec plus de 20 ans d'écart entre les deux sacres (dans deux ères mythiques de cette catégorie), pasteur, businessman, commentateur, auteur, acteur, « Big George » était un personnage plus grand que la vie qui a su se réinventer plus d'une fois dans un destin digne d'un scénario de film. Avec une place à jamais réservée dans l'histoire de la boxe et même du sport tout court. Le RMC Fighter Club rend hommage à monsieur George Foreman. Repose en paix, légende.

Frank discusses the passing of George Foreman, a boxer, entertainer, entrepreneur and all-round talent. He then is joined by Larry Schnapf, a New York lawyer who filed a federal lawsuit against President Biden and the National Archives, demanding release of all the still-classified assassination documents. They discuss the release of the JFK documents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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I talk about Big George passing, pitting backwards, and a frustrated DeBoer. Cheers!

Episode Title: "The Legend of George Foreman – A Knockout Legacy"This week on The Willie Jackerson Experiment, we pay tribute to the legendary George Foreman, who passed away at the age of 76. From his rise as an Olympic gold medalist to his reign as a two-time heavyweight champion and his unforgettable comeback, we celebrate the life and legacy of one of boxing's greatest icons. Plus, I've lined up some epic metal tracks to honor the power and spirit of Big George. Tune in for history, heavy hits, and hard-hitting music!

pWotD Episode 2881: George Foreman Welcome to Popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 1,670,137 views on Saturday, 22 March 2025 our article of the day is George Foreman.George Edward Foreman (January 10, 1949 – March 21, 2025) was an American professional boxer, businessman, minister, and author. In boxing, he competed between 1967 and 1997, and was nicknamed "Big George". He was a two-time world heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist. He is the namesake of the George Foreman Grill.After a troubled childhood, Foreman took up amateur boxing and won a gold medal in the heavyweight division at the 1968 Summer Olympics. Having turned professional the next year, he won the world heavyweight title with a stunning second-round knockout of the then-undefeated Joe Frazier in 1973. He defended the belt twice before suffering his first professional loss to Muhammad Ali in the Rumble in the Jungle in 1974. Unable to secure another title opportunity, Foreman retired after a loss to Jimmy Young in 1977.Following what he referred to as a born again experience, Foreman became an ordained Christian minister. Ten years later he announced a comeback, and in 1994 at age 45 won the unified WBA, IBF, and lineal heavyweight championship titles by knocking out 26-year-old Michael Moorer. He dropped the WBA belt rather than face his mandatory title defense soon after, and following a single successful title defense against Axel Schulz, Foreman relinquished his IBF title as well on June 28, 1995. At 46 years and 169 days old, he was the oldest world heavyweight champion in history. Foreman was the oldest to ever win the world heavyweight boxing championship of major honors and the second-oldest in any weight class after Bernard Hopkins (at light heavyweight). He retired in 1997 at the age of 48, with a final record of 76 wins (68 knockouts) and 5 losses, one of the famous losses coming at the hands of Muhammad Ali who hit him with a lightning fast 1-2 combination which was “the fastest punch” Foreman had ever seen.Foreman was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame and International Boxing Hall of Fame. The International Boxing Research Organization rates Foreman as the eighth-greatest heavyweight of all time. In 2002, he was named one of the 25 greatest fighters of the past 80 years by The Ring. The Ring ranked him as the ninth-greatest puncher of all time. He was a ringside analyst for HBO's boxing coverage for 12 years until 2004. Outside boxing, Foreman was a successful entrepreneur and known for his promotion of the George Foreman Grill, which has sold more than 100 million units worldwide by 2011. In 1999, he sold the commercial rights to the grill for $138 million.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:50 UTC on Sunday, 23 March 2025.For the full current version of the article, see George Foreman on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Kajal.

Ben Maller & Danny G. have a fun Saturday podcast for you! They talk: Tribute to Big George the Grill Master, Merry Go Round, Catered Affair, Cool Cats & Kittens, & More! ...Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fifth-hour-with-ben-maller/id1478163837 Engage with the podcast by emailing us at RealFifthHour@gmail.com ... Follow Ben on Twitter @BenMaller and on Instagram @BenMallerOnFOX ... Danny is on Twitter @DannyGRadio and on Instagram @DannyGRadio #BenMaller #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller & Danny G. have a fun Saturday podcast for you! They talk: Tribute to Big George the Grill Master, Merry Go Round, Catered Affair, Cool Cats & Kittens, & More! ...Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fifth-hour-with-ben-maller/id1478163837 Engage with the podcast by emailing us at RealFifthHour@gmail.com ... Follow Ben on Twitter @BenMaller and on Instagram @BenMallerOnFOX ... Danny is on Twitter @DannyGRadio and on Instagram @DannyGRadio #BenMaller #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week in the news, WWE doesn't play nice with AEW again, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM we talk heroes and villains and in Vader Club: Nov has selected Rick Martel vs. Jumbo Tsuruta for the AWA World Heavyweight TitleAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week in the news, WWE doesn't play nice with AEW again, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM we talk heroes and villains and in Vader Club: Nov has selected Rick Martel vs. Jumbo Tsuruta for the AWA World Heavyweight TitleSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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With the boxing match tonight, we get Shynk's buddy Big G on to share his expertise and who might win.

The October 28, 1974 issue of Sports Illustrated once again had George Foreman and Muhammad Ali on the cover as their fight from Kinshasa, Zaire, delayed by 6 weeks due to a cut suffered by big George during a sparring session, was now just 2 days away from taking place. The whole world was watching a fight that would start at 3am in Africa and be broadcast across the globe. There may not have been two more well known athletes in the world at this time. The trash-talking, brash, Ali vs the silent, sullen Foreman. Two contrasting styles both in and out of the ring. Foreman was the overwhelming favorite to dispose of Ali like he had everyone else up to this point in his career. It was a fight that would be a part of both men for the rest of their lives: The Rumble in the Jungle. Boxing was at its zenith and these two gladiators were at the top of their profession. But only one would come out a winner. And to the shock of most... it was Ali. Foreman pounded and pounded and pounded on Muhammad, but Ali kept moving and famously used the rope-a-dope technique to wear out the ferocious champion. And in the 8th round, big George went down, and lost his title. But in defeat, Foreman gained so much. And a new man was born. A happy, peaceful, man of God who left the squared circle for 10 years before returning in 1987. And 7 years later, he regained his belt and was once again the Heavyweight Champion of the World. Nobody knows his story or the man better than his daughter Georgetta Foreman. She tells us that the happy, optimistic, entrepreneur is the only version of George Foreman she's ever known. We know him as the Champ or Big George but Georgetta knows him simply as 'Dad'. She tells us that Big George loves Westerns, how the Foreman grill changed his life, and what it was like to grow up with one of the most well-known athletes of the 20th Century. To hear about a side of this captivating fighter join us as we talk with Georgetta Foreman on the Past Our Prime podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here): Faraz and Zach explain why they like what they've seen between Justin Fields and George Pickens so far this season. 2024 Weekly Rankings, Trade Charts, and everything you need to win your league: https://www.upperhandfantasy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy Fantasy Life's Free and Premium Stats/Tools: https://www.fantasylife.com/?=upperhandfantasy Join our free newsletter: https://upperhandfantasy.beehiiv.com/ Win money on Underdog by playing Pick'ems: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-upper-hand-fantasy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Faraz and Zach explain why they like what they've seen between Justin Fields and George Pickens so far this season. 2024 Weekly Rankings, Trade Charts, and everything you need to win your league: https://www.upperhandfantasy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy Fantasy Life's Free and Premium Stats/Tools: https://www.fantasylife.com/?=upperhandfantasy Join our free newsletter: https://upperhandfantasy.beehiiv.com/ Win money on Underdog by playing Pick'ems: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-upper-hand-fantasy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Joey and Keith get to know Big George. They dive right into great topics like Creed, Alaska, pocket knives, Springfield Ohio, mustaches, and socks. Links Massenomics x Ünpaid and Ünderrated Colab (https://www.massenomics.com/shop/unpaid-underrated-tee) Follow The Podcast On Instagram @unpaid.underrated.podcast (https://www.instagram.com/unpaid.underrated.podcast/) Online UnpaidInternPodcast.com (https://www.unpaidinternpodcast.com/) On Youtube @Unpaid.Underrated.Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@Unpaid.Underrated.Podcast) Our Guest On Instagram @thepieguy70 (https://www.instagram.com/thepieguy70/) Our Hosts @keithhoneycutt73 (https://www.instagram.com/keithhoneycutt73/) or his orange gym, @thenowhinecellar (https://www.instagram.com/thenowhinecellar/) @joey_mleczko (https://www.instagram.com/joey_mleczko/) Special Guest: Big George.

Send us messages yall we love to hear from you all What happens when a rapper, a comedian, and a music artist walk into a podcast? Pure magic, as Baltimore's own Lissy Monye, Tippi Tallgirl, and Big George, aka Gambino, join us for an unforgettable episode of the Vibes Podcast. Lissy opens up about her journey in the rap scene and gives us a sneak peek into her upcoming EP, while Tippi shares the excitement of her latest role in an Apple TV movie. Gambino reflects on his extensive music catalog and the passion driving him after a personal loss. It's an energetic start as these artists bring their vibrant stories and unique perspectives to the table.Ever wondered what it takes to make it in the music industry? This episode sheds light on the talent of artists like SZA and Tia Reid, the art of writing authentic lyrics, and Nicki Minaj's profound impact on the industry. From battle rapping tales to handling technical glitches on stage, our guests share personal insights that are both fun and eye-opening. We explore the balance between sex appeal and lyrical talent, and how marketing and viral content play crucial roles in an artist's success in today's digital age.But it's not all about the glitz and glam. We tackle the challenges performers face offstage, from mental health pressures to navigating public perception. The episode touches on societal expectations, the complexities of dating in the spotlight, and the importance of discernment in social interactions. From discussing the nuances of Auto-tune to balancing career and family responsibilities, our lively conversation wraps up with a look at the evolving landscape of female rap and the pressures of maintaining authenticity. Tune in for a mix of candid discussions, personal stories, and valuable insights into the highs and lows of the entertainment world. This show is sponsored by @bubbledgalorme #1 soap lady of the dmv “Nourish the skin you're in”Experience the Transformative Magic of Natural Ingredients for a Radiant and Nourished You“If you are a dope person looking to hop on VIB3Z or know someone really dope people send them our way!”follow us on all social media YouTube: VIB3Zpodcast TikTok & instagram @vib3zpodcast

Note: Sorry for the poor audio on the podcast. I'm on vacation and don't have access to my usual studio setup. Lansing is a fine city. I love my family here, I love my in-laws here, and I love my friends here dearly. But it is unquestionable to say that I hindered my career and my intelligence by staying in Lansing, Michigan.One of the truest things ever said about relationships is that you become the average of the five people you spend the most time with. From my perspective, that is unquestionably true—not just for me but for the friends and family that I observe.It's hard to develop good habits if you're around people with bad habits. It is very difficult to develop high-quality thinking if you are around people with low-quality thinking. This is not to suggest that the people in Lansing, Michigan, have low-quality thinking. I am not saying that at all. I love the people here, and I have invested in the people here as much as I possibly can.But when you are trying to pursue a specific career or industry, it's very important that you surround yourself with the best thinkers in that industry. Whenever possible, it is critical to be around the founders of companies that have invented revolutionary technology in that industry.For example, Lansing, Michigan, used to be one of those areas when Ransom E. Olds helped invent the auto industry here around 1900-1930. Lansing became a beacon of hope and a bright light, attracting the best thinkers and workers from around the world to join in on the truly revolutionary effort. They aimed to mass-produce the automobile, invent the mass manufacturing line, and literally change the world.All the best and brightest workers thinking about the problem of transportation flocked to Lansing. If you went out to a bar or went to the lake with your friends, by default, you were around the smartest people in that industry. You were around the top minds thinking about how to revolutionize transportation for human use. Even a casual conversation over coffee could be one of the smartest conversations happening anywhere in the world on that particular topic.What is truly marvelous is that it didn't have to be the CEO or the founder of the company that you were talking to or interacting with. When you are inside a company doing truly revolutionary work or even in the same city as that company, even if you are a new low-level employee just getting your start or just a citizen in the city, it is possible that you are still in the top 1% of thinkers on that particular topic. In the example we are using of Lansing Michigan during the 1900-1930's, the conversations happening in Lansing about revolutionizing transportation and the manufacturing process - were some of the most important in the entire world as it relates to that topic. People don't realize this, but even the secretary at Google usually knows more about how search engines work than some people that I meet who own search engine optimization companies. That's just how it happens when you're in the right rooms and surround yourself with the right conversations. Surround yourself with the best and brightest thinkers on whatever topic you want to learn about. It seems obvious and we already recognize this about sports: If you want to be the best, you have to play against the best. It's strange that we don't understand this and embrace it in our professional careers enough. I certainly wish I would have realized it earlier in my career. I don't want to diminish or take away from the amazing fortune I've had and I want to give credit to the amazing influences and mentors I've had. * From Big Dan Crimin, who taught me how to sell for the first time when I was working at Big George's Home Appliance Mart. * Donnie Hoppes, Jason Spencer, and Jen Sumaraki, who taught me how to run the audio board and camera to produce the NBC Nightly News. * And Mr. Schneider at Schneider Sheet Metal, who taught me how to make ductwork for homes.But there is one simple fact that changed my trajectory and, I think, literally saved my career and taught me how to think. That was because Bill Hamilton founded TechSmith Corporation and kept it in the Lansing, Michigan, area. I was fortunate that my high school friend Jenn Veldman Middlin happened to work there and was sitting across the table from me at my first interview. Without that, I probably never would have gotten the job. One of the reasons I love Jenn so dearly, even though we disagree on politics so severely (lol, I love you, Jen), is because I credit her with almost single-handedly changing my life. But Bill Hamilton at TechSmith will always be like a second father to me.TechSmith makes the software applications Snagit, which take screen captures of your computer screen, and Camtasia Studio, which made videos of your computer screen. I didn't really know what software was when I was hired, and I certainly had no idea what it meant to invent a software application, do the coding to develop it, market it to customers, to become a multimillion-dollar product. TechSmith was one of the most beautiful companies I've ever worked for, comprised of some of the smartest people I've ever met in the world.Being around those people made me smarter, no question—from Brooks Andrus who taught me all things “product”, to Betsy Weber on marketing, Michael Malinak, Paul Middlin, and Dean Craven on software development, Jim Hidlay on Sales, the Gardener twins, (Marty and Murphy) on insanely fast development, Daniel Park, Tony Lambert, Matt Ayo, Paul Wright, Jeff Kohler, Renee Badra, Amy Walsh, Carla Wardin, Tony Dunkle, and my all time favorite: Troy Stein: Troy taught me almost everything. (I know I missed many!!! SORRY!)But the reason this all happened and the thing that brought us all together was Bill Hamilton. Bill and his wife Susan created a culture where anyone could have any idea, and the status of the individual presenting the idea did not matter at all. The only thing that mattered was the correctness of the idea and how convincingly you could persuade others to your way of thinking. I remember being a young punk kid, maybe 21 or 22, essentially doing customer service for sales calls. Even with my low level position, at TechSmith I was encouraged to sit in on some of the development and product marketing meetings for a software application that I knew nothing about. I had no expertise that qualified me to participate in those meetings. Yet, there I was. I remember one meeting specifically a week or two into my employment that was about the Camtasia Studio's non-destructive video editor. There were probably 10 brilliant people in the meeting, and me. As the discussion went around the room and they discussed the product, I had a realization: I knew a little bit about the application because of my experience working at NBC Channel 10. I knew a little -- but not much —just enough to be dangerous.I also had a chip on my shoulder from being fired from my previous job and after some prodding from Bill Hamilton, I got the courage to speak up. “Do you guys realize this doesn't function like any of the other video editing software on the market?” There was an audible gasp in the room as the youngest stupidest person at the table essentially disagreed with every decision that they had previously made. The person who had hired me into TechSmith tried to get me to stop, but luckily Bill Hamilton was in the room. He embraced me, leaned in, and argued with me passionately. I argued back. I was certain I was going to be fired, but to my surprise, Bill Hamilton took me into the hallway afterward and continued the conversation.He told me that he appreciated the feedback and welcomed it, and that I should continue to do it and sit in on more meetings. It was truly amazing.Honestly, I don't even know if I was right about what I was saying. Looking back, I'm sure I probably wasn't, but that taught me the most important lesson of my life.Surround yourself with smart people who want to hear your opinion regardless of your status, and people who judge you solely based on the content of your character and the quality of your thinking.TechSmith taught me many things, but the main things it taught me were how to think, how to build companies, how to be skeptical of my own brain, it taught me strategies to disregard status in the search for truth, and taught me the importance of building high-quality teams of the smartest people in the world.I am incredibly lucky that Bill Hamilton chose to keep TechSmith Corporation in the Lansing, Michigan, area. If it wasn't for that, I truly don't believe I would be the person I am today. That is not to say I am a perfect person. Far from it. But I'd certainly be a much shittier person if it wasn't for Techsmith! And this is precisely my point: because of my time at TechSmith, I know that perfection isn't an end state; it is a constant pursuit. The only way you can ever possibly get close to achieving it, which of course is never possible, is by surrounding yourself with smart people and continuing to push and challenge yourself every single day.So, this concludes another love letter to Bill Hamilton, the founder of TechSmith Corporation.So what do you do with this information? Probably nothing. Advice is mostly b******t.But what I can tell you is what I wished I would have known when I was getting started. * When you're getting started, almost entirely ignore the salary. The reality is, when you're young, to an amazing company doing important work you have no value at all. In most cases you should probably be paying them for the opportunity. So if you even get a small salary, be happy and jump at the chance. * Get yourself into rooms with the smartest thinkers on the topics you care about. With the advancement of the internet that could be chat rooms, zoom calls, forums, or networking meet ups. But don't undervalue the importance of being in the great cities of your time. In 1900, Lansing was one of those cities. That's exactly what brought my family here. But today, if you want to make the best BBQ - get to Austin or Kansas City. If you want to revolutionize finance with Blockchain technology, get to Miami. If you want to gain access to capital to scale up a software enabled startup, get to San Fran. (Even with all its recent problems)Apologies to LansingI'm committed to Lansing and I don't mean this post with any ill will. I hope that I can be a tiny part of hopefully reigniting the entrepreneurial spirit of this area. But I also have to be honest about how I feel or else I'm not doing a service to anyone including myself.So if you're mad at me for this post, blame Bill Hamilton, because I learned this at TechSmith. :)I'd love to hear from you. What do you think? Get full access to Year Of The Opposite - Travis Stoliker's Substack at www.yearoftheopposite.com/subscribe

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In der dritten Staffel „Diese Ochsenknechts“ zeigt WOW, wie die Ochsenknechts in den Urlaub fahren. Das ARD-Rechercheformat „Y-Kollektiv“ beschäftigt sich in der neusten Doku mit dem Thema Cybergrooming. Und Netflix zeigt mit „Big George Foreman“ ein Biopic über das Leben des Boxers George Foreman. Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/was-laeuft-heute >> Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/kultur/was-laeuft-heute-diese-ochsenknechts-y-kollektiv-cybergrooming-big-george-foreman

On this episode with Da Fixx, Khris Davis, the actor who plays George Foreman in the upcoming movie "Big George Foreman," and George Tillman Jr., the director of the movie talk with DJ Focus about the inspiring biopic. They discuss what drew them to the story of George Foreman's life, the physical training required for the role, and the challenges faced during the making of the movie. Key takaways from this episode; perseverance and not letting others dictate what one can or cannot do, as exemplified by George Foreman's life story. They also emphasize the impact the movie had on their faith and personal growth. Catch this wave with Da Fixx Squad weekday mornings at 6 est. on Holy Culture Radio, SiriusXM, Channel 140 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @dafixxradioshow --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dj-focus/support

First: Thank You to all the new subscribers to my Newsletter. I appreciate you. Because we have so many new subscribers, today's newsletter is going to be a bit different. I thought it would be appropriate to provide a bit of background on myself, explain what The Year Of The Opposite is, and let you know what kind of writing you should expect to receive from this newsletter. Reminder: As a reminder, my name is Travis Stoliker and I was one of the Co-Owners of Saddleback BBQ & Slice by Saddleback. I just recently exited and handed off the restaurants to their founder, Matt Gillett. I'm now focused on writing this newsletter. Read this Business Insider article to learn more about the Year Of The Opposite. Who is Travis Stoliker? I'm Travis Stoliker, my journey started at Holt Public Schools, continued through LCC, and culminated at Northwood University. Today, I call Haslett home, enjoying life on Lake Lansing with my wife, Laken, who works for the Edward Lowe Foundation, and our lively 5-year-old son, Lane. I believe deeply in the responsibility of community service. Currently, I serve as a trustee on the Haslett Board of Education and on the board of Ele's Place. My past contributions include the East Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals, East Lansing Info (A citizen journalism non-profit), and the board of the only angel investing organization in the area called the Capital Community Angels. My hobbies include running, pickleball, golf, water skiing, boating, and hockey. My skill in each of these endeavours ranges from decent to downright terrible. Reading and writing are two of my most treasured pastimes. My true passion, however, lies in the business world. Where my friends follow sporting teams, I follow business. “Business is my sport” is a phrase I'm guilty of saying far too often. Business started early for me. When I was about 12 years old, I ran a tiny hockey league and shared a paper route with my best friend, Matt Hill. During Highschool and College I learned a variety of skills by working at D&M Silk Screening, L&L Shoprite, Schneider Sheet Metal, and Big George's Home Appliance Mart. I graduated from LCC with an Associates degree in Applied Sciences, Media Technology (Audio & Video Recording). I worked at WILX as a production assistant where I helped broadcast the 5pm, 6pm and 11pm news. I worked in Master Control and ended up being elected as the UAW Union Steward for my department at WILX. I was told at the time that I was the youngest UAW Union Steward, but I can't confirm if this is true or not. We actually had to strike and successfully got our pay increased to $6.96 per hour. It was at that time that I knew I had to either move to a big city to make more money in this industry, or try a different trade. I decided to try a different trade: Sales. As an aside, I still firmly believe, everyone should have at least one sales job. Sales is a skill that you can use your entire life. I sold refrigerators, dishwashers, and $70,000 42-inch flat screen TV's (Not kidding!) at Big George's Home Appliance Mart and then I learned to sell Television Advertisements at Millenium Digital Media. I won't go into the long details, but I got fired from both positions because one closed and the other got sold. This left me very disillusioned about working for companies. I ended up securing an amazing job at one of the best employers in town, TechSmith. They taught me about everything from marketing to software development. I went from Salesman to Product Manager in a short while. TechSmith provided me a lot of great experiences and memories. My first airplane ride was a flight for TechSmith. The first book that I loved reading, The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell, was for Techsmith. The reason I got a bachelor's degree was because of TechSmith tuition reimbursement. But the biggest thing that TechSmith taught me was the love for learning and growth. When I left the sales team and joined the Camtasia product team, Camtasia was the lowest sales product at TechSmith. In the short time I worked on it with my mentor Troy Stein, Camtasia became the highest sales product in the company that year. Watching that growth was like a drug for me. I loved it. I learned at that moment what I was passionate about. I loved helping companies grow.While at TechSmith, I had an idea for a product called “Project Streamer”. TechSmith didn't want to develop it, so I reached out to my old friend, Matt Hill, who founded Liquid Web. As I recall, around this time, Liquid Web had about 10 employees and maybe a million in revenue. But I could be a bit off on those numbers because it was a long time ago. Liquid Wed ended up developing Project Streamer and this started the professional relationship between me, Matt Hill, and Chris Strandt. Around this same time, I got it into my head that I should grow long hair and a long beard. My appearance got pretty out of control. Bill Hamilton, the founder of TechSmith, didn't like my new look and he asked me to correct my appearance. In an act of youthful arrogance, I refused, and nearly lost my job. To my good fortune, around this same time - Matt Hill was thinking about growing Liquid Web and starting the first sales and marketing efforts at the company. Because of our successful partnership on Project Streamer, Matt asked me if I would join Liquid Web. Liquid Web was quite a bit smaller than TechSmith at the time, and I was nervous about making the change to a smaller less well established company. After serious debate and negotiating my salary over Jager Bomb shots at Harpers, I accepted the position and was excited about the opportunity to grow Liquid Web with Matt and Chris. And I'm sure glad I did. The next ~10 years at Liquid Web were incredible. We were growing revenue every year, building more data centers, and hiring new employees at an insanely fast rate. As I recall, but I could be wrong, I think we were an Inc5000 fastest growing company in America for the next 8 years in a row, which I believe is a pretty rare accomplishment. We grew to 480+ employees, 3 data centers in Lansing, a data center in Amsterdam, one in Arizona, and an office in Ann Arbor. We grew sales to ~$80million in annual recurring revenue and we successfully sold the company to private equity for $224million in 2015. It was an absolutely amazing run and it was incredibly fun. Matt Hill, as the founder and main equity holder, received the vast majority of the money, as he deserved. And I was fortunate because as a phantom equity holder, I received a significant amount of money from the sale. I consider myself very fortunate. In a future post, I will detail how phantom equity works and the advantages/disadvantages. Also in 2015, I was fortunate enough that Matt Gillett asked me to invest capital to help start Saddleback. Many of you already know that story but some of the things I'm most proud of are that we expanded to four profitable locations with presences in Spartan Stadium and the Breslin Center. We launched a line of BBQ Sauces & Rubs that grace the shelves of major retailers. Food Network named Our Rib Sandwich one of the Best Sandwiches in America. Mental Floss Magazine honored us as the Best BBQ in Michigan. We were recognized with awards like the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch, SBDC Small Business of the Year, and the Greater Lansing Business of the Year. But what I'm most proud of is that Saddleback remained profitable for all 8.5 years and our community engagement was a cornerstone of our success. We donated thousands of meals to those in need, cleared student lunch debt at local school districts, assisted during natural disasters, offer a 401k to our employees, and we were among the first companies to try pay transparency.I feel incredibly fortunate to have been a part of some of my favorite organizations in the Lansing area. From School Board, to Ele's Place, from WILX to TechSmith, from to Liquid Web to Saddleback - I feel incredibly blessed to have made small contributions in a diverse set of industries. Life has its interesting moments too. This year to my surprise the local Kiwanis club awarded me their Citizen Of The Year Award. And in 2016, I was humorously named the 2nd best Uber driver in Lansing after completing just one ride. And in 1997, I survived a scary incident when an ice skate cut my throat during a hockey game. (Video Below)This is the bullet point version of who I am focusing mostly on my professional experience. It feels a bit boastful talking about all this and I'm certain that I got some of the dates and details wrong but I made my best effort to be as accurate as possible. I provide this background because I think it's important that you have a greater context about the perspective with which I view the world. Rest assured, this is not the traditional format for these posts. So that leads to the big question: What is The Year Of The Opposite? The Year Of The Opposite was a personal challenge that I set for myself in 2022 to change my life by doing the opposite of what I had done before. In February of 2022, one of my best friends died and two more would die over the next 5 months. It plunged me into a depression that I had never experienced before and one that couldn't seem to escape. So in the spirit of the old quote “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results”. I wanted to try to shake things up, I embarked on a journey of doing the opposite of what I had always done. It was inspired by the Seinfeld episode, The Opposite. If what I was doing wasn't working, doing the opposite should fix it. For example: instead of sleeping in, I'd wake up early and make the bed. I'd start working out, I gave up drinking alcohol, I started playing sports, I grew a mustache - Essentially, I would do the opposite of what I had done before and my hope was that it would reverse my depression. And thankfully, it worked! But it did much more than just cure my depression. The Year Of The Opposite led me to lose 62 pounds, run barefoot for 7 miles, undertake a 14-minute cold plunge in 42-degree water, swim about a mile across a lake, complete a half and full marathon, run 1,000 miles in a year, learn to hold my breath for 2 minutes and 43 seconds, and conquer spicy foods by completing the blazing wings and Hot Ones Challenges. But most importantly, I cured my depression and I reversed several of my health conditions. After about 6 months of doing the opposite, my doctors cleared me to stop taking medications for high blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglycerides. This was a goal that I never thought would be possible. My personal Year Of The Opposite radically and profoundly changed my life in a positive direction. At the conclusion of the first year in March of 2023, I had a decision to make. Should I keep doing the Year Of The Opposite, or should I go back to my old ways? The answer was obvious: On every metric, my life was far better during the Year of The Opposite. I decided that I would keep the opposite going and I needed a new challenge. I decided to launch the Year Of The Opposite Newsletter and Podcast that you are now reading/listening to in hopes that sharing my story might inspire others. I deeply thank you for following, subscribing, listening or reading. It means the world to me. What Should You Expect to Receive in this Newsletter? My writing tends to focus on Technology, Business, Marketing, and interviews with people that I find fascinating. But the biggest thing that I try to focus on is positivity. I try to find good news and positive stories from around the world to share. My goal is to be a living example that it is possible to change your life if you wish to. If you have any suggestions for topics that I should cover, please just comment below or reply back to this email. Here are some of the most popular posts on the Year Of The Opposite so far this year: * Introduction to The Year Of The Opposite - What is The Year Of The Opposite? What have I achieved in my Year Of The Opposite? (Sep 12, 2023)* Podcast Interview with Michelle Rogers - Surviving the Unthinkable: Michelle Rogers on Matthew Terry's Brutality and the Deadly Consequences of His Early Release from prison. My former co-worker, Matthew Terry, stabbed her 7 times yet somehow Michigan let him out of prison after only 3 years. Tragically, within 5 months of his release, he killed his new girlfriend.* The Claude McCollum Wrongful Conviction with Judge Hugh Clarke Jr.The murder of an LCC professor in 2005 sends the wrong man to jail. The uncaught murderer goes on to kill 5 more while the wrong man is in prison. My interview with Judge Hugh Clarke Jr. * Clearing Up The Rumors: The Real Story of How Matthew Hill from Liquid Web Died (Jul 13, 2023)* Using Artificial Intelligence to Generate Your New Year's Resolutions, Complete a 360 Review, & Change Your Life - A Step By Step Guide (Dec 18, 2023)* Ozempic & Wegovy Side Effects. Miracle Weight Loss Drugs, but be Very Careful (Dec 13, 2023)* I'm Increasing My Offer - You'll be happier in 7 days or I'll pay you $500 (Dec 9, 2023)* How I Lost 62 lbs & built a habit of working out everyday. (April 14, 2023)How to Follow ‘Year Of The Opposite' on Social Media.* Year Of The Opposite & Travis Stoliker @Tstoliker on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tstoliker* Year Of The Opposite Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yearoftheopposite* Year Of The Opposite Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Year-Of-The-Opposite* Year Of The Opposite Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yearoftheopposite* Substack Email: yearoftheopposite@substack.com* Year Of The Opposite Spotify Link:* Year Of The Opposite on Apple Podcast:* Year Of The Opposite RSS Feed: https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/1323351.rssYear Of The Opposite - Travis Stoliker's Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Year Of The Opposite - Travis Stoliker's Substack at www.yearoftheopposite.com/subscribe

Colts need to pressure Trubinsky, limit Pickens, and be the tougher team. Easy for me to say! Braden Smith and Jonathan Taylor down this Saturday, while TJ Watt is up for the Steelers! IU Football grab a quarterback from Ohio who was the MAC Offensive Player of the Year in '22. Danny O'Neil of Indianapolis Cathedral commits to San Diego State where he will spend 1,000s of hours watching film with coach Sean Lewis in a dark room instead of enjoying the perfect weather. Here is the My Bookie info: https://mybookie.website/joinwithKENT Promocode: KENT UP TO $200 FIRST DEPOSIT CASH BONUS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In tribute to one of the greatest basketball players to ever take the court, with heavy hearts the Hysterics discuss the legend of Big George and proudly replay their incredible conversation with him from May of 2020. May this Hoosier hero forever rest in peace.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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On today's episode, I share my thoughts on the movie "Big George Foreman." This heartening story features the strength of determination, while also cautioning us against the perils of allowing fame and anger to consume us. Most notably, it emphasizes the life-changing influence of Jesus Christ on someone who submits to Him. I strongly suggest watching this powerful film on Netflix. Have you encountered the triumphant life that can only be obtained by following Jesus?

On today's show, I share my thoughts on the movie "Big George Foreman." This heartening story features the strength of determination, while also cautioning us against the perils of allowing fame and anger to consume us. Most notably, it emphasizes the life-changing influence of Jesus Christ on someone who submits to Him. I strongly suggest watching this powerful film on Netflix. Have you encountered the triumphant life that can only be obtained by following Jesus?

This week we review Dove Award Nominee,  Big George Foreman.  We also dug through Andrea's Bumble and found a potential match.   @andreajordana   Join the conversation on Facebook or Instagram Support the show on Patreon Or sport the MERCH!

Let's get ready to rumble! Step in the ring and learn how to keep fighting when life knocks us down.

Let's get ready to rumble! Step in the ring and learn how to keep fighting when life knocks us down.

linktr.ee/CatchingUpOnCinema⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This week, Trevor conducts a solo review of George Tillman Jr.'s, Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World (2023)! Starring Khris Davis as boxing legend, George Foreman, Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World (2023) is a biopic from Christian film production house, Affirm Films. A faith oriented sports drama, Big George Foreman is too sanitized to be juicy with its melodrama, however the production is largely competent throughout, and aside from a couple of lackluster impersonations, (the guy they got to play Jim Lampley fails to deliver “It happened!” with the appropriate gusto) the performances are quite solid. Benefiting massively from being based on a legitimately fascinating and incredible true story, Big George Foreman is a serviceable, albeit expectedly preachy sports drama that to be made eventually, but definitely could've been done better. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@catchinguponcinema⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CatchingCinema⁠

George Foreman fought everyone—even God. But God always wins, and He uses the fight for His glory.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

George Tillman Jr. recalls going to see his first movie while at church summer school. “Ever since then, I caught the bug,” he told me. “I started off writing, but always considered myself a director.” This started with Soul Food in 1997.Thanks to this credibility, he was then able to make movies like Men of Honor, Notorious, Faster, and The Hate U Give. Now he's back with another biopic, Big George Foreman. The simple description of the latest film is “the life and boxing career of George Foreman,” but it's actually an underdog story that focuses on the two lives of the boxer, after George's real-life religious transformation. In this interview, Tillman discusses making Soul Food and Men of Honor, working with Robert De Niro and Cuba Gooding Jr., sticking to your “why” as a filmmaker, the iconic movie brat pack, and how directors can find screenwriters to collaborate with. Want more? Steal my first book, Ink by the Barrel - Secrets From Prolific Writers right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend as we're giving away 100,000 copies this year. It's based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60-seconds and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom on your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!

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On Culture Friday, lessons from Tucker Carlson's departure from Fox News; a review of the film, Big George Foreman; and Listener Feedback for April. Plus: Presidential karaoke during a state dinner at the White House, and the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from The Light FM, a radio ministry founded by Billy Graham, featuring contemporary Christian music and sound Bible teaching. More at thelightfm.org/world.And from Dordt University, host of the World Journalism Institute, offering an immersive one-week journalism camp for high school-aged students. More at wji.worldGod with Us: The Four Gospels Woven Together in One Telling is a captivating new book that looks and feels like a paperback novel. But it's not just a story based on Jesus' life, with fictionalized embellishments. It is the story of Jesus' life, teachings, and deeds told entirely in the words of the four Gospels from the highly readable New Living Translation. Buy Now

George Foreman is a former heavyweight champion boxer, successful entrepreneur and pastor of The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ in Houston, Texas.  In 1973, Foreman defeated Joe Frazier to capture the world heavyweight boxing championship. After losing the title in 1974 to Muhammad Ali, Foreman became a follower of Christ and walked away from boxing in 1977 to become a pastor. In 1987, he returned to boxing and in November 1994, he defeated Michael Moorer to capture the WBA/IBF heavyweight championship for a second time. At the age of 45, Foreman's victory made him the oldest fighter ever to win a championship.  George's life is portrayed in the new film "Big George Foreman," releasing in theaters April 28, 2023.  Today on the podcast, we talk to George Foreman about the new film, why it was time for him to yes to a project like this, how his faith has helped him in his life and why Jesus is his keeper and his firm foundation.  Receive our Sports Spectrum Devotional written by professional athletes for FREE when you sign up for our Sports Spectrum Weekly Email Newsletter. Sign up here. http://SportsSpectrum.com/newsletter   

He's a household name, and whether that's because you own one of his Lean Mean Grills, are intrigued with the fact that his 5 sons all have the same first name, because you're a boxing fan, or simply because you love the guys effervescent personality... when you say George Foreman, everyone knows who you're talking about! George sat down with me to tell me about the moving experience of observing his story - as a bystander - as the movie about his life was being made. Did you know he found his faith and became an evangelical pastor some 40 years ago? That he gave up boxing after a near-death experience, only to return to the ring and reclaim the title of Heavy Weight Champion of the World? It's all in the movie, "Big George Foreman" in theaters on April 28. But you'll want to listen to our conversation first. It's ahhhhmazing! ~ DelilahSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the greatest athletes to EVER live, former professional boxer, two-time world heavy weight champion, olympic gold medalist, entrepreneur, face of the "George Foreman Grill" now minister, author, and actor, George Foreman, joins Brandon Marshall and DeSean "Djax" Jackson for a special episode of I Am Athlete in Houston Texas. #GeorgeForeman #MuhhamadAli #Boxing SUBSCRIBE ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/c/IAMATHLETE?sub_confirmation=1 WATCH MORE ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/c/IAMATHLETE CELSIUS is I Am Athlete's essential energy drink of choice on set and before our work outs!⚡️ CELSIUS is Made with premium ingredients, zero sugar, 7 essential vitamins and none of the bad stuff from traditional energy drinks that give you jitters. Visit  https://www.CELSIUS.com/buy-locate/ to find CELSIUS at a retailer near you! #celsiusbrandpartner Follow I AM ATHLETE: YouTube: ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/iamathlete Twitter: ➡️ https://twitter.com/IAMATHLETEpod MAIN Instagram: ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/iamathlete/... TikTok: ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@iamathlete_podcast Linkedin: ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-am-athlete Snap Chat: ➡️ https://story.snapchat.com/p/95780ea6-a4af-4e12-863f-c9d0b043aafc Paper Route IG: ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/paperrouteshow/ Apple Podcasts: ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-athlete-podcast/id1537836233 Spotify: ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/show/45N5cWXbdyGb2f1MjzTMZZ?si=7fq9yxUXT1erHJhc4_JCUw Follow HOUSE OF ATHLETE: Download the HOA + App: ➡️ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/house-of-athlete-plus/id6443900407 Official Site: ➡️ https://houseofathlete.com/ Instagram: ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/thehouseofathlete/ Facebook: ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/houseofathlete

4.20.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GOP Student Voting Attack Plan, TN GOP Leader Guilty of Sexual Harassment, Big George Foreman Movie A top Republican legal strategist was caught on an audio recording saying that college students voting is a big problem for the GOP, urging them to combat Gen Z's voting rights. We will show you the full audio and how the GOP plans to take your voting rights. Just Weeks After A Tennessee State Representative voted to oust Tennessee Justin Pearson and Jones for misconduct, he was found guilty of sexually harassing interns. We will break down the story and explain how the state knew he violated ethics policies and allowed him to stay on all his committee assignments and vote to remove the Tennessee three.   For the past several years, Moms for Liberty. have slowly taken over County School boards in South Carolina, pushing black superintendents out of fear of Critical Race Theory. We will speak with a Charleston County, South Carolina, School District Superintendent about what is being done to protect education in the state. McDonald's is laying off hundreds of corporate staff. We will speak with HR Business Partner about what this means for fast food workers and how to prepare yourself if faced with layoffs. Two-time world heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist, entrepreneur, minister, and author George Foreman will join me to discuss a brand new film of his life Big George Foreman. We will discuss the film and how his boxing career took him from gold to retirement to reinvention. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under 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, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.