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On the 70th Episode of the Album Review Crew of Shout It Out Loudcast, Tom, Zeus & special guest, former MTV VJ, TV and radio host, Matt Pinfield review the 1992 Alice In Chains album, "Dirt." Grunge was in full effect by the time Dirt was released. This album cemented Alice In Chains as a leader. Singer Layne Staley continued his incredible, unique vocals and added songwriting as well. Guitarist Jerry Cantrell wrote most of lyrics and began to sing more and showed more of his innovative riffs and guitar style. Mike Starr on bass and Sean Kinney on drums formed one of the best rhythm sections. Dirt made it to #6 on Billboard album charts and eventually went 5 times platinum. They released 5 singles and 5 videos as well. The album is considered a classic and one of the best albums of the 1990's and the grunge era. This was the Tom's pick and the second Alice In Chains album reviewed on ARC. So get out of rehab and grab some flannel and crank this album! To Purchase Alice In Chains “Dirt” On Amazon Click Below:   ⁠Alice In Chains "Dirt"⁠   To Purchase Shout It Out Loudcast's KISS Book “Raise Your Glasses: A Celebration Of 50 Years of KISS Songs By Celebrities, Musicians & Fans Please Click Below:   ⁠Raise Your Glasses Book⁠   For all things Shout It Out Loudcast check out our amazing website by clicking below:   ⁠www.ShoutItOutLoudcast.com⁠   Interested in more Shout It Out Loudcast content?  Care to help us out?  Come join us on Patreon by clicking below:   ⁠SIOL Patreon⁠   Get all your Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise by clicking below:   ⁠Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise at AMAZON⁠   Shop At Our Amazon Store by clicking below: ⁠Shout It Out Loudcast Amazon Store⁠   Please Email us comments or suggestions by clicking below: ⁠ShoutItOutLoudcast@Gmail.com⁠   Please subscribe to us and give us a 5 Star (Child) review on the following places below: ⁠iTunes⁠ ⁠Podchaser⁠ ⁠Stitcher⁠ ⁠iHeart Radio⁠ ⁠Spotify ⁠   Please follow us and like our social media pages clicking below: ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Facebook Page⁠ ⁠Facebook Group Page Shout It Out Loudcasters⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠   Proud Member of the Pantheon Podcast click below to see the website: ⁠Pantheon Podcast Network⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bobby talked about "Walk My Walk" , a song from Breaking Rust, a computer-generated singer that landed at No. 1 on Billboard's Country Digital Song Sales Chart. He explains why people are upset over nothing. Morgan shared how Lunchbox stole something from an artist at the Opry because he was upset they got something that he didn’t. We try to figure out how to punish him for stealing. We roast Eddie for getting duped by another obviously fake stunt online. We got the results of the Songs that start with N draft. Bobby talks about an A.I. start-up that just released an app that lets you communicate with your loved ones after they DIE. They claim three minutes of video is enough to build a realistic avatar you can communicate with forever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave and Chuck the Freak talk about Dave’s blurry eyes, Pickle Day, Jason got Cornbread Chips, book about big dongs written in style of children’s book, Walmart managers encouraged to give employees pep talks, flyer for nudist resort found in mother-in-law’s stuff, TikTok feed showing a cappella songs as gifts, needed help reaching sun-dried tomatoes, fight over turkeys at grocery store, rub and tug with sign saying ‘no sexual’ busted, small plane crashed into tree line, wind surfer seen being pulled under water by shark, new Russian AI bot, Dave’s coffee fogs up his glasses, Jason struggled to open corn bread chips, certain player prop bets off limits to NFL players, piano prodigy, Diddy got in trouble in jail, Ray J and Kim K sex tape, Jennifer Lawrence has secret TikTok, stand-up comedians perform in sauna, new version of The Running Man, AI artist tops Billboard charts, old Ohio State professor murdered wife during sextortion, jealous mistress cut off man’s dong, father jumped out of driver’s seat leaving family in car, man staged carjacking to get out of shopping with wife, sheriff accused of having sex with everyone he works with, guy lost feeling in penis, swearing parrots, clown car of robbers, Ask Dave & Chuck The Freak, co-worker wants him to be the bull, thinking about other women when married, wifely duty, woman never farts, and more!

Amiguitos de parte de todos les deseamos un muy #BuenFin. Ya se nos viene la blanca navidad así que… Resuenen con alegría los cánticos… ¡ok ya! ¿Ya vieron Frankenstein?, ¿les gusto? Una canción hecha con IA encabeza una lista de Billboard, acá se las compartimos.

AI-generated music and artists are now getting record deals and top spots on Billboard charts, with big implications for labor in the music industry. So how are human artists adapting to this rapidly changing landscape? Links: AI Is Coming for the Music Industry. How Will Artists Adapt? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They said rain—yet it felt like beach weather. Where is it? Alex Stone joined us with the latest example of A.I. taking over entertainment: the top Country Digital Song Sales track is now “Walk My Walk” by “Breaking Rust,” an A.I.–generated singer. The song already has more than 3 million streams in under a month and is beating real human artists on the Billboard charts. It’s one of at least six A.I. songs to chart recently, sparking controversy in the country music world—some angry, others curious whether listeners even care who or what made the music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠ Analytic Dreamz dives deep into Summer Walker's long-awaited third studio album Finally Over It, dropping November 14, 2025 via LVRN/Interscope, the official finale to her iconic Over It trilogy. This 18-track double-disc project (For Better + For Worse) closes the chapter that began with 2019's game-changing Over It and 2021's record-shattering Still Over It (#1 Billboard 200 debut). Packed with heavy-hitting features from Brent Faiyaz, Chris Brown, 21 Savage, Latto, Bryson Tiller, GloRilla, Sexyy Red, Anderson .Paak, Mariah The Scientist, Teddy Swims, and more, the album blends sensual R&B, raw confessionals, and empowered anthems centered on closure, self-love, and liberation. Analytic Dreamz breaks down the viral wedding-themed rollout (Anna Nicole-inspired cover, sugar daddy satire, Jennifer Hudson spirit tunnel, Atlanta dump truck activation, lie detector promo, and wedding seating chart reveals), track-by-track themes, production highlights (Nineteen85, Bryan-Michael Cox, The-Dream, Terrace Martin), and why Finally Over It is poised to be Summer Walker's most confident, theatrical, and culturally defining statement yet.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠⁠ Analytic Dreamz dives deep into Summer Walker's long-awaited third studio album Finally Over It, dropping November 14, 2025 via LVRN/Interscope, the official finale to her iconic Over It trilogy. This 18-track double-disc project (For Better + For Worse) closes the chapter that began with 2019's game-changing Over It and 2021's record-shattering Still Over It (#1 Billboard 200 debut). Packed with heavy-hitting features from Brent Faiyaz, Chris Brown, 21 Savage, Latto, Bryson Tiller, GloRilla, Sexyy Red, Anderson .Paak, Mariah The Scientist, Teddy Swims, and more, the album blends sensual R&B, raw confessionals, and empowered anthems centered on closure, self-love, and liberation. Analytic Dreamz breaks down the viral wedding-themed rollout (Anna Nicole-inspired cover, sugar daddy satire, Jennifer Hudson spirit tunnel, Atlanta dump truck activation, lie detector promo, and wedding seating chart reveals), track-by-track themes, production highlights (Nineteen85, Bryan-Michael Cox, The-Dream, Terrace Martin), and why Finally Over It is poised to be Summer Walker's most confident, theatrical, and culturally defining statement yet.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

CUJO is a podcast about culture in the age of platforms. Episodes drop every other week, but if you want the full experience — including access to our CUJOPLEX Discord and reading group meetings — we recommend signing up for a paid subscription.Paid subscribers also get access to The Weather Report, a monthly episode series where we take stock of where the cultural winds are blowing and tell you what's rained into our brains. On our latest installment, we chat with Billboard editor Katie Bain, author of a new history of Coachella, about what the festival's 2026 line-up tells us about where culture is headed, the rise of anti-sellout discourse, and the AI industry's nostalgic, artisanal rebrand. Since our last episode, something historic happened: Zohran Kwame Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City, marking the American left's most significant electoral victory since the Bernie movement took off in the 2010s. While his team will credit his win to bold, populist economic policies, there's no denying another factor at play: Zohran's extraordinary command of images. He grew up in a film-director household, rapped as Young Cardamom before pivoting to politics, and hired a crew of indie filmmakers to create a video campaign that unfolded like a documentary love letter to the NYC of halal carts, bodega cats, and ordinary working people. Zohran's media fluency is also why people are calling him the Left's answer to Trump. Which all raises some big questions: Is politics in the information economy becoming indistinguishable from theatrical world-building? And what does that mean for our offline lives?This week's guest, writer and artist Gideon Jacobs, has thought about these questions for years. A former creative director at Magnum Photos, child actor, and native New Yorker, Gideon has explored our cultural relationship to images in outlets like The New Yorker, The New York Times, Artforum, and Los Angeles Review of Books, for whom he penned an excellent piece earlier this year called “Player One and Main Character,” which contends that political reality, post-Trump and post-Musk, is beginning to bend to the rules of fiction. We talk about the aesthetic politics of the Zohran campaign and what it tells us about what successful counter-programming to MAGA's vision of America might look like. We also discuss what Gideon's study of the role of images in ancient cultures and religions can tell us about navigating the image world of the present, how the rise of populism (on both the left and the right) is inextricable from our current technological moment, and whether Zohran's victory marks the start of a political future more grounded in material conditions—or the next phase of the image arms race.Follow Gideon on InstagramRead Gideon:“Player One and Main Character” (Los Angeles Review of Books)“Trump l'Oeil” (Los Angeles Review of Books)“Thou shalt not make images—but what if AI does?” (Document Journal)“Aliens” (The Drift)Additional reading:“Selling Zohran” by Corey Atad (Defector) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theculturejournalist.substack.com/subscribe

November 14, 2025 Today we look at the top songs debuting on the Billboard chart this week back in 1985, 1995, 2005, & 2015. Dustin, Jason, and Tyler welcome back one of their favorite gusts, it's Matt. We discuss 13 songs from this week in music history, including 7 Top 10s and 4 #1s! We have new songs from INXS, TLC, Adele, Beyonce, and more. Want to be cool like us and watch the music videos for all the songs? Then here's a convenient playlist that has them all in order of discussion.

In this heartfelt, humorous, and deeply human conversation, Ian sits down with longtime friend — artist, filmmaker, professor, and Enneagram Seven — Steve Taylor. You may know him as the legendary provocateur who "invented irony for Christians," but in this episode, we explore the terrain beneath the creativity, the energy, and the relentless forward motion that has defined so much of his life. Together we wade into the deeper waters of the second half of life — aging, character, grief, spiritual maturity, limitations, and the sacred invitation to move from doing to being. Steve speaks candidly about the shifting landscape of life at 67: the habits that no longer serve him the tender emergence of compassion learning to sit with grief rather than outrun it the uncomfortable art of slowing down how filmmaking and teaching have reshaped his inner life and the courageous (and often comical) struggle of a Seven learning to live in the present moment We talk about marriage, mortality, the ache of unfinished dreams, the sweetness of gratitude, the pains and gifts of aging, and the spiritual practices that are slowly rewiring Steve's relationship with presence. Tune in to hear this rich conversation about Enneagram transformation, emotional intelligence, creativity, and the inner work of becoming whole.     ABOUT STEVE TAYLOR Steve Taylor is a filmmaker, writer, producer and recording artist who earned his "Renaissance Man" stripes (Prism Magazine) from a body of work that's garnered him multiple Grammy, Billboard, Telly, Addy and Dove awards and nominations. A southern California native, he was raised in Denver, Colo., and studied music and film at Colorado University. In 1983, Taylor began a career as a recording artist that spanned 12 years, selling over one million albums worldwide and garnering him two Grammy nominations for "Meltdown" (1984) and "Squint" (1993). In the process, he made history as the only artist to twice win Billboard Music Video Awards for self-directed music videos. As a concert artist, Taylor headlined four international tours, including acclaimed appearances at L.A.'s Universal Amphitheater and London's Hammersmith Odeon. He was also lead singer in the MCA-signed modern rock band Chagall Guevara. Follow on Facebook or Instagram Sketch Film Website  

Yassy joins the crew as they celebrate Max B's long-awaited return and unpack his first 48 hours out, from the Jets game to late-night studio runs and talk of a potential Jim Jones reunion (2:33). A Patreon listener question sparks a deeper conversation about how the pandemic reshaped youth behavior, work ethic, and communication (27:04). From there, the team breaks down Wendy Williams being cleared of dementia, linking her story to conservatorships like Britney Spears and Amanda Bynes, and debating whether Wendy could ever return to daytime TV (38:38). Summer Walker's "wedding-invite" rollout for 'Finally Over It' and Wale's 'Everything Is A Lot' both get major praise (1:05:48). The group then reacts to Billboard's Top Songwriters of the 21st Century list, setting off hilarious confusion over Kesha's "TiK ToK" versus the TikTok app and Alex's infamous HTC phone era (1:17:33). The episode closes with Salt-N-Pepa and OutKast's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductions, Tyler the Creator's performance of "B.O.B.," and a final round of Android jokes (1:41:00). Subscribe to our Patreon for EARLY & EXCLUSIVE access to ad-free episode visuals with music included, exclusive episodes each and every Tuesday, and much more! - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast Book your next podcast recording at Need to Know Studios TODAY - https://needtoknowstudios.com/ Join our Twitter/X Community to chop it up with us about all things Need to Know - https://twitter.com/i/communities/1777442897001910433 The Need To Know Podcast Social Handles https://www.instagram.com/needtoknowpod/ https://twitter.com/NeedToKnowPod https://www.tiktok.com/needtoknowpod SaVon https://www.instagram.com/savonslvter/ https://twitter.com/SavonSlvter Alex https://www.instagram.com/balltillwefall/ https://twitter.com/balltillwefall

Northern Lights appear in Alabama. Votes to end longest shutdown. AI country singer Breaking Rust tops Billboard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Northern Lights appear in Alabama. Votes to end longest shutdown. AI country singer Breaking Rust tops Billboard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Northern Lights appear in Alabama. Votes to end longest shutdown. AI country singer Breaking Rust tops Billboard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Northern Lights appear in Alabama. Votes to end longest shutdown. AI country singer Breaking Rust tops Billboard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big hits you remember, but don't hear anymore. All made it into the top 40 on Billboard's Hot One Hundred. In other words, Casey Kasem played them on AT 40. Be prepared to sing along!

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We're celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. Today, we're revisiting our 2021 conversation with Richard Marx. ABOUT RICHARD MARX:Grammy-winning performer Richard Marx has sold more than 30 million albums as an artist, but if you only know him from late 1980s ballads such as “Hold on to the Nights” and “Right Here Waiting,” you only know part of the story. A prolific songwriter, Marx has landed fourteen songs at the top of various Billboard charts, and has written a #1 single in each of the last four decades. His genre-crossing songwriting success includes “What About Me” and “Crazy,” which Kenny Rogers carried to the top of the Adult Contemporary and Country charts, respectively; “Edge of a Broken Heart,” a hit for the female metal band Vixen; “This I Promise You,” a Top 5 pop single for NSYNC that stayed at #1 on the Adult Contemporary Chart for 13 weeks; Josh Groban's debut single “To Where You Are,” which also reached #1; and “Dance With My Father,” which Richard wrote with the song's performer, Luther Vandross, and which earned the pair the prestigious Grammy Song of the Year award in 2004. Additionally, Richard has scored three major hits with Keith Urban: the Top 5 “Everybody,” and the #1 singles “Better Life” and “Long Hot Summer.”  Despite all his songwriting success, however, Marx is best known as a singer and performer who today jokes about his 80s hairstyle and of-the-era drum sounds. But the songs are undeniable, all of which Marx wrote and produced himself. His debut self-titled album yielded four Top 5 singles: “Don't Mean Nothing,” “Should've Known Better,” “Endless Summer Nights,” and “Hold on to the Nights.” His follow-up, 1989's Repeat Offender, was even more successful, going quadruple-platinum and earning two number one Billboard pop singles, “Satisfied” and “Right Here Waiting,” in addition to the Top 5 “Angelina.” More hits followed, including “Keep Coming Back,” “Hazard,” “Take This Heart,” “Now and Forever,” and “Until I Find You Again.” In addition, Richard's songs have been integral to a number of successful film soundtracks. He earned a Grammy nomination for his contributions to St. Elmo's Fire; scored a Top 10 pop hit with “Surrender to Me,” which Ann Wilson of Heart and Robin Zander of Cheap Trick recorded for the movie Tequila Sunrise, and wrote “At the Beginning,” a hit duet for the film Anastasia that Richard performed with Donna Lewis. Over the course of his career, Richard's songs have been recorded by Barbra Streisand, The Tubes, Sarah Brightman, Monica, Natalie Cole, Michael Bolton, Paulina Rubio, Emerson Drive, Chicago, Billy Ray Cyrus, Vince Gill, Kenny Loggins, LeAnn Rimes, Celine Dion, Julio Iglesias, Berry Manilow, Daughtry, Vertical Horizon, Lifehouse, Dave Koz, Jennifer Nettles, Ringo Starr, and many others. His memoir, Stories to Tell, is available from Simon & Shuster.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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“And we got a new Beatles song. I can't believe we're talking about the Beatles…. But John Lennon recorded a really corrupted vocal before he tragically died, and it was just kind of there because of some stem separation tech that is only possible because of machine learning. They were able to clean up the vocals, fully on board with the John Lennon estate and the remaining Beatles members, and there's a few others, but this is interesting. It's just, it's a new way of engaging with audio that people, fans are showing that they really like.” – Drew ThurlowThis episode's guest is a former professional musician turned music executive and strategist. He served as Senior Vice President of A&R at Sony Music and has held leadership roles at both Pandora and Warner Music. As a graduate of Brown University with a master's in Technology and Leadership, he blends creative insight with business acumen. His writing has appeared in Billboard, and he remains a sought-after voice on the intersection of music, tech, and innovation. His first book, “Machine Music: How AI is Transforming Music's Next Act,” will be published in 2026.His name is Drew Thurlow, and he's also a fellow jury member for the International Sound Awards, which is how we met. As someone on the forefront of music and technology, he has a lot of great advice for sound creatives wanting to make their mark – both now and into the future.As always, if you have questions for my guest, you're welcome to reach out through the links in the show notes. If you have questions for me, visit audiobrandingpodcast.com, where you'll find a lot of ways to get in touch. Plus, subscribing to the newsletter will let you know when the new podcasts are available, along with other interesting bits of audio-related news. And if you're getting some value from listening, the best ways to show your support are to share this podcast with a friend and leave an honest review. Both those things really help, and I'd love to feature your review on future podcasts. You can leave one either in written or in voice format from the podcast's main page. I would so appreciate that.(0:00:00) - Evolution of Music Industry and TasteOur conversation starts off with Drew's early memories of sound and his start as a musician. “I was one of those kids,” he recalls, “who just didn't have idle time without a guitar in my hands, and I didn't think too much about it. I wasn't super self-reflective about it, I just kind of like followed my instincts and continued to do that.” He tells us more about his career journey as a music executive and explains how much the business has changed since he first started out. “There's the whole influencer thing wrapped up in it,” he says, “and the way people, especially Gen Z and younger millennials, fall in love with personalities and artists is different. It's not necessarily bad, it's just different.”(0:12:36) - AI Impact on Music IndustryAs the first half of our discussion wraps up, we turn to the question of whether AI might replace human artists, and Drew offers some surprising statistics. “From our best, really good estimates by places like Deezer and Spotify,” he says, “AI-generated music, even though it's a measurable percentage of all the songs on [digital service providers], is a third of a percent of the royalty pool, and I just want to reiterate that it is a rounding error. Nobody wants this music.” He shares his thoughts on where AI is heading and some of the ways it might help transform the music industry. “On the business side,” he tells us, “there's a lot of evidence that these fans want to engage with music in cool and interesting ways, and these AI tech tools allow them

A song called "Walk the Walk" by Breaking Rust just hit #1 on Billboard's Country Digital Song Sales chart. But here's the kicker: Breaking Rust isn't real . . . and the song is A.I. Somehow Breaking Rust has nearly 2 million monthly Spotify listeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan sits down with Valerie Jackson — Harvard College and Georgetown Law alum, former securities lawyer turned C-suite people leader — to explore what it really takes to scale companies without breaking leaders or culture. Valerie traces her journey from advising public companies and serving at the U.S. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board to building one of the first law-firm diversity departments and leading people operations across VC-backed rockets, public SaaS, and PE-owned businesses. Together they unpack human-centered leadership, the mechanics of burnout (as recognized by the WHO), and why self-work is often the hardest part of scaling. Valerie shares practical tools — from 360s, “powerful partnerships,” and time audits to managing brain chemistry — and makes a compelling case that AI should elevate people, not erase them, because nothing can replace a leader's “energetic signature.” The conversation closes with hard-won lessons on IPO vs. going private, PE vs. VC risk appetites, and Valerie's mantra: “Know your ripple.”TakeawaysGreat leadership starts with self-awareness. Learn yourself to lead others.Build “powerful partnerships”: pair visionary thinkers with linear operators.Align culture: what we say (cognitive) with how we behave (emotional).Use 360 feedback to surface blind spots with curiosity and humility.Burnout = exhaustion + inefficacy + cynicism. Address all three to recover.Run time audits to find your “golden ratio” of energizing vs draining work.Support brain chemistry intentionally: dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, endorphins.Keep AI human-centric. Technology should amplify people, not replace them.Design for tool obsolescence and misuse while protecting the humans.IPOs bring capital and scrutiny; going private can restore flexibility.PE and VC differ on time horizons, risk, and control expectations.Leader's billboard: “Know your ripple.” Be intentional about your impact.Chapters00:00 Intro and why human-centered leadership matters01:28 Meet Valerie Jackson: law to people leadership across stages03:25 Early diversity work and career inflection points05:10 Patterns across org models: partnership, VC, public, PE06:59 Visionary vs linear strengths and “powerful partnerships”08:51 Self-work as a prerequisite to leading others12:20 Culture alignment: words, behaviors, and trust17:29 Feedback that works: curiosity, humility, and 360s25:00 Burnout explained: exhaustion, inefficacy, cynicism32:31 Time audits and defining your “golden ratio”34:23 Brain chemistry levers for sustainable performance37:03 Delegate to elevate: designing roles around energy40:04 Keeping people at the center of AI43:11 The “energetic signature”: what AI cannot replace52:49 IPO tradeoffs and why some companies go private56:13 PE vs VC: incentives, timelines, and control1:03:09 Tools and books leaders actually use1:05:22 10X vs 2X: optimization vs transformation1:08:52 Billboard for leaders: “Know your ripple”1:11:19 Closing and take-home actionsValerie Jackson's Social Media Link:https://www.linkedin.com/in/vadjackson/Resources and Links:https://www.hireclout.comhttps://www.podcast.hireclout.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hirefasthireright

Actress Sally Kirkland passed away. She best known for roles in “The Sting” and her Oscar-nominated performance in “Anna.” Jimmy Kimmell’s band leader Cleto Escobedo III also died. Timothée Chalamet is already getting Oscar buzz for his table tennis movie “Marty Supreme.” According to Billboard, the No. 1 country song in the U.S. at the moment was created by an artist called Breaking Rust, which is entirely AI. According to reports, Teen Vogue went wrong by going too political and veering away from what teenagers and Gen Z enjoy. The staffers revolted and went to confront Conde Nast HR about Teen Vogue, and it did not go in their favor, with several staffers ultimately fired. For women going through menopause, experts have said there’s a risk that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can cause heart issues or other issues for women who have had cancer. Apparently, that’s no longer the case! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam DeGraide of A.D.A.M. Music Project stops by to chat about the band's rise on the Billboard charts and how they fused love of video games as an inspiration to write hard rocking music! Podcast video available on YouTube 11/13/2025 https://adammusicproject.com/

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Billboard RewindWeek ending May 22,1999This week we turn back the clock to May 22,1999 when we find ourselves deep in the pulse of the late 90's popculture. This was a time when glossy videos, soaring hooks, and unforgettable personalities ruled the airwaves now let's take a deeper look at the songs and artists that made this week shine!# 5 - WHO DAT - JT Money fr Solehttps://open.spotify.com/track/2rbb3lOMI71NIMbJCS1wQQ?si=IAzZzRD8Rd28KnY4iX63NQ#4 - EVERY MORNING - Sugar Rayhttps://open.spotify.com/track/2ouURa1AIXp3AvkS52Jry5?si=7u7arW9CSaGmVlVe03vHEQ#3 - KISS ME - Sixpence None the Richerhttps://open.spotify.com/track/754kgU5rWscRTfvlsuEwFp?si=f97vegMiQPOyNSV4JQtVmg#2 - NO SCRUBS -TLChttps://open.spotify.com/track/1KGi9sZVMeszgZOWivFpxs?si=u4k_dbRFRp2LjpvoayoiNQ#1 - LIVIN LA VIDA LOCA - Ricky Martinhttps://open.spotify.com/track/0Ph6L4l8dYUuXFmb71Ajnd?si=zZk55z3NSwq67Rbk4kx0SABonus Song #1EX FACTOR - Lauryn Hillhttps://open.spotify.com/track/2VjXGuPVVxyhMgER3Uz2Fe?si=duuSjra-QgW7AITqmgQ5AQBonus Song #2PLEASE REMEMBER ME - Tim McGrawhttps://open.spotify.com/track/4C5pVpypNmXpSN42rIqmpK?si=vpR-ZlgXTbal98j8X-k4yABonus Song #3FLY WAY - Lenny Kravitzhttps://open.spotify.com/track/1OxcIUqVmVYxT6427tbhDW?si=3iSsGpNvSTuMUmCCxBFZ_QBonus Song #4I WANT IT THAT WAY- Backstreet Boyshttps://open.spotify.com/track/47BBI51FKFwOMlIiX6m8ya?si=BudhveMkTlS6G9bQgbeWXA

Episode 212 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything!  This week we are joined by Platinum-Selling Country Artist and Songwriter, Elvie Shane!Episode in a Glance:In this episode of The Hitstreak, I get to engage in a deep conversation with platinum-selling country artist Elvie Shane. We discuss the importance of prioritizing life, the art of songwriting, personal growth, and the balance between career and family. Elvie shares his journey in the music industry, the impact of social media, and the significance of community and support. The episode also highlights the transformative power of a smile and the mission of Smiles for Recovery, emphasizing how personal experiences shape creativity and connection in music.Key Points:- Prioritize who you're doing life with.- A smile can literally change a life.- The hardest part of life is keeping priorities straight.- The road to heaven feels like hell sometimes.- You have to fight your way in and stand out.- The ultimate gift is waking up.About our guest: Elvie Shane, BBR/Wheelhouse artist and champion of the blue-collar generation, has carved out a place in country music with heart, grit, and authenticity. His sophomore album DAMASCUS blends country, rock, and hip-hop, telling raw stories of struggle, resilience, and redemption. Praised by Billboard as “an ode to blue-collar workers” and by Rolling Stone as proof he's “a new voice of the damaged, addicted, and lost,” Shane's music resonates far beyond the stage. The Kentucky native first broke through with his Platinum-certified No. 1 hit “My Boy,” a heartfelt tribute to stepparents that has earned over 400 million streams. The song launched his debut album BACKSLIDER, praised by critics and earning him ACM, CMT, and iHeartRadio nominations while taking him from small-town roots to major stages across the U.S. and abroad.Follow and contact:Instagram: @elvieshanemusicelvieshane.com**Once the goal of 2.5 million members is met, 1,000 limited-edition T-shirts and the unreleased song will be sent, along with the first 1,000 full dental care awards!**Subscribe to Nick's top-rated podcast The Hitstreak on Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/NickHite⁠rFollow and Rate us on Spotify: ⁠https://spotify.com/NickHiter⁠Follow and Rate us on Apple Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/NickHiter⁠Follow and Rate us on iHeartRadio: ⁠https://www.iheart.com/NickHiter

Send us a textThe Dew Dads delve into a brand new world in this episode.....the world of.....POP TARTS!  America's favorite quick breakfast is hitting the pod.  How well do the dads know 90s Billboard charts?  Who is better?  Nsync?  Or Backstreet Boys?  And even more pop music!!???  IN REVERSE!!??  You don't want to miss this new episode of Dew Dads!

Una canción creada con IA llegó a los Billboard. ¿Eso la hace arte? Exploramos qué significa crear en la era de los algoritmos, los prompts… y los glitches. Hablemos de esto El show es en vivo así que no me responsabilizo por... mucho.

Halloween weekend just passed and whenever we talk politics on this show it feels like Halloween all over again. We start the show with the Halloween/politics combination.Right to die billSonya Massey murder convictionDrake appealMonique still wants a showdown with oprahamerican airlines is trashStefon Diggs has four baby  mamas including Superstar Cardi BNo rap songs in Billboard top 40Loretta Divine comments

MUSICThe Rock & Roll Hall of Fame held its 40th Induction Ceremony Saturday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Elected for induction this year were Bad Company, Joe Cocker, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper, The White Stripes, Chubby Checker and OutKast. They were inducted in the Performer Category, which recognizes "artists who have created music whose originality, impact and influence has changed the course of rock and roll."The Induction Ceremony is available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu. And ABC will also air a condensed version on January 1st. QUICKIES:Zach de la Rocha from Rage Against the Machine and Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam appear in the new documentary called Intense Energy: Sounds of Skateboarding. Watch it now on YouTube.Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley will unveil a new clothing line called Walking Disaster at the Warped Tour stop in Orlando, Florida on November 15th and 16th. TVThe 68th annual Grammy Awards are set for February 1st in Los Angeles. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-news/2026-grammys-nominations-list-1236420562/ Kim Kardashian isn't a real-life lawyer yet. She failed the bar exam. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/kim-kardashian-doesnt-pass-bar-exam-alls-fair-1236421777/ MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Predator: Badlands had a big opening weekend! The Dan Trachtenberg-directed movie outpaced expectations and opened to $40 million. It also brought in $40 million globally, for a total opening haul of $80 million. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/predator-badlands-box-office-record-opening-1236421940/A Chinese filmmaker named Yi Zhou has accused Jeremy Renner of sending her, quote, "a string of unwanted / unsolicited pornographic images of himself." https://people.com/jeremy-renner-vehemently-denies-sending-unsolicited-sexual-messages-to-female-filmmaker-threatening-to-call-ice-11846292AND FINALLYPeople are calling this #1 song on Billboard's Country Digital Song Sales chart the new Chris Stapleton. The artist is called Breaking Rust just put out a song called "Walk the Walk". https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2025/11/08/an-ai-generated-country-song-is-topping-a-billboard-chart-and-that-should-infuriate-us-all/ AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!Follow The Rizzuto Show @rizzshow on all your favorite social media, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and more. Connect with The Rizzuto Show online at 1057thepoint.com/RizzShowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Singer and Star of SIX on Broadway, Kelsie Watts, joins Nicole Barlow and Ryan Pak to discuss the soundtrack to the 2017 Michael Gracey film, The Greatest Showman. The soundtrack spent 28 weeks at #1 on the Billboard charts, and the song "This is Me" won the Best Original Song award at the Golden Globes and was nominated for Best Original Song at the Oscars. The songwriting team of Pasek/Paul (La La Land, Dear Evan Hansen) wrote all the songs for the film. 00:00:00 - 00:07:45 Introducing Kelsie Watts! 00:07:46 - 00:09:45 Why Did Kelsie Pick The Greatest Showman and Facts About the Soundtrack 00:09:46 - 00:12:30 The Song of Pasek/Paul/ Hugh Jackman's Reaction to Kelsie's Cover of "Never Enough" 00:12:31 - 00:19:00 Preparing for a Musical 00:19:01 - 00:20:10 The Versatile Hugh Jackman 00:20:11 - 00:25:15 What Does Kelsie Think of Everyone's Singing in the Film? 00:25:16 - 00:26:30 The Golden Globe Winning and Oscar Nominated "This is Me" 00:26:31 - 00:29:15 A Greatest Showman Musical? 00:29:16 - 00:33:29 Kelsie's Future Plans and Goodbyes Kelsie' single "Fit In" is available in it's original studio form, acoustic, or remixed by SMASHKASH X MIXMASTERDAVID. She's featured on the Manafest song "Take You Higher", and just released the song "Christmas in New York", just in time for the holidays. For more information about Kelsie Watts: Website TikTok Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 275 On this week's edition of the YMC podcast, your hosts Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart break down these important music industry stories: "Class Action Lawsuit Accuses Spotify Of Engaging In 'Payola' With Its 'Discovery Mode'" (Daniel Kreps at Rolling Stone); "Irving Azoff Says It's Time to Stand Up To YouTube's 'Bullying'" (Guest column for Billboard); "No Radio Without Royalties: New Rules For A New Era" (Michael Huppe in a guest column for Billboard).    Subscribe to the newsletter! YourMorning.Coffee

On this episode, LA City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson sits down with singer, songwriter, producer, and artistic creator James Fauntleroy. James is a four-time Grammy Award winner and one of the most influential songwriters of his generation. He recently co-wrote "Die With A Smile" by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, which won an award at the 2025 Grammys, hit No. 1 (5 wks) on Billboard and became the fastest song to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify on its way to topping the platforms global chart for 200+ days - the longest in the apps history.James also co-wrote seven songs on Bruno Mars' multi–Grammy-winning album 24K Magic, including That's What I Like, which earned Song of the Year and made him the first [pure] songwriter to ever win an Album of the Year Grammy.Driven by a belief in access and opportunity, Fauntleroy builds platforms that merge creativity with community impact. In addition to a number of creative initiatives, he founded Laboratory, a workforce and entrepreneurship hub located in the Crenshaw District, and co-founded the 1500 Sound Academy, an international music school expanding access for creatives worldwide. Through partnerships with leading brands such as Disney, NFL, Roland, and others, James continues to build projects that bridge music, design, and education. Across all of his initiatives, Fauntleroy is dedicated to creating opportunities for all voices and building pathways to sustainable careersResourceswww.goodwillsouthflorida.org/about-goodwill/spirit-goodwill-bandwww.grammy.com/artists/james-fauntleroy/17853Community Announcements:Food Resources in LAwww.instagram.com/p/DQaSSGjEm1U/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Brotherhood Crusade Turkey GiveawayWhere: Algin Sutton Recreation Center 8800 S Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA 90044When: Thursday, November 20th from 10am to 1pm. Note: First come, first served. Drive Thru ONLY. More info: Stacy Hill-Williams (323)846-1649 swilliams@brotherhoodcrusade.org

- El realme 15 Pro edición Game of Thrones. - El Nuevo Campo de Batalla para los Chatbots Salvajes Tecnología & Internet. - Xania Monet es la primera artista creada por IA en debutar en la cartelera Billboard. - 'Simplemente Alicia', la nueva serie colombiana que llega Netflix. - Monitoreo satelital para vigilar cultivos de maíz.

He was born Jason DeFord in Nashville, Tennessee. By the time he was a teenager, he was in and out of jail, surrounded by addiction, violence, and survival. He thought his life would end the same way it began: in chaos. But somewhere inside those walls, he started writing lyrics and dreaming about music. Today, the world knows him as Jelly Roll, one of the most unlikely success stories in country music. He has gone from a decade behind bars to the top of the Billboard charts, winning CMA Awards and earning Grammy nominations along the way. His songs are raw, confessional, and painfully honest. They are about addiction, faith, shame, forgiveness, and the long, slow road to redemption. In this deeply moving conversation with Kate Langbroek, recorded backstage at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney minutes before he hit the stage, Jelly Roll went deep about how he turned his pain into purpose. He shares the stories of the people who saved him, including his wife, Bunnie XO, and his children. He opens up about his years in prison, his mother’s struggles, his faith, and the moment he learned that forgiveness starts with yourself. It is the story of a man who refused to give up on himself, even when the world had. A boy who became a better man, a husband, a father, and one of the most honest voices in country music today. For more information on Jelly Roll head here. THE END BITS: Listen to more No Filter interviews here and follow us on Instagram here. Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review. CREDITS: Guest: Jelly Roll Host: Kate Langbroek Executive Producer: Naima Brown Senior Producer: Bree Player Audio Producer: Tina Matolov Video Producer: Julian Rosario This episode of No Filter was recorded backstage at Qudos Bank Arena. Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do school cell phone bans actually work? This week, Oz tells us why Europe is investing so heavily in defense tech and why one company is investing in cockroaches… Karah introduces us to Billboard’s first charting AI musician, Xania Monet — and the humans that make her possible. Google dreams of data centers in space, school phone bans are making libraries more popular, and France’s DNA database catches the Louvre thieves. Then on Chat and Me, the National Women’s Soccer League gets comfortable with ChatGPT. Additional Reading: The Science Behind the “Bird Theory” Drone start-up backed by Peter Thiel crashed and burned in armed forces trials AI Artist Xania Monet Debuts on Adult R&B Airplay — a Radio Chart Breakthrough Google wants to build solar-powered data centers — in space After schools banned phones, students checked out more library books: 'We're reclaiming attention' Arrests in Louvre Heist Show Power of DNA Databases in Solving Crimes Seattle Reign coach Laura Harvey says she used ChatGPT for team tactics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Joe and Robert cover three major AI stories shaping the creative and marketing landscape. First, the guys break down the debut of Xania Monet, the first AI-powered artist to land on a Billboard chart. Is this the start of a new music era...or the beginning of the end for human creativity? Next, they unwrap Coca-Cola's second annual holiday AI ad. But this year, it's not just Coke. Expect a wave of AI-generated holiday campaigns across brands. Joe and Robert debate what this means for creative differentiation and audience connection. Finally, they analyze Bloomberry's massive study of 180 million jobs, revealing how AI is reshaping the global workplace faster than anyone imagined. Who's safe, who's not, and what can marketers learn from the data? Winners and Losers: Robert's Winner: Gannett's bold rebrand to USA Today—a move that simplifies identity and aligns with its strongest brand equity. Joe's Winner: Print media. Joe points out the surprising long-term resilience of print and why physical media might be the next big comeback. Rants and Raves: A new journalism collective forms to sell sponsorships - Robert shares his take on why collaboration is an important way forward for small creators. More college students are choosing double majors - Joe digs into what that says about the next generation of marketers. Subscribe and Follow: Follow Joe Pulizzi and Robert Rose on LinkedIn for insights, hot takes, and weekly updates from the world of content and marketing. This week's sponsor: Did you know that most businesses only use 20% of their data? That's like reading a book with most of the pages torn out. Point is, you miss a lot. Unless you use HubSpot. Their customer platform gives you access to the data you need to grow your business. The insights trapped in emails, call logs, and transcripts.  All that unstructured data that makes all the difference. Because when you know more, you grow more. Visit https://www.hubspot.com/ to hear how HubSpot can help you grow better. ------- Get all the show notes: https://www.thisoldmarketing.com/ Get Joe's new book, Burn the Playbook, at http://www.joepulizzi.com/books/burn-the-playbook/ Subscribe to Joe's Newsletter at https://www.joepulizzi.com/signup/. Get Robert Rose's new book, Valuable Friction, at https://robertrose.net/valuable-friction/  Subscribe to Robert's Newsletter at https://seventhbearlens.substack.com/ ------- This Old Marketing is part of the HubSpot Podcast Network: https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork

Miles Teller underwent a wild transformation for his upcoming role in the Michael Jackson biopic. SZA praised Nicki Minaj in her interview with Billboard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode (11/6/25), Rich goes solo to break down the latest in Hip Hop on the Billboard charts, celebrate OutKast's timeless influence, and discuss the current chapter of Hiroshi Tanahashi's legendary career. Plus, full thoughts on the latest AEW Dynamite — the matches, the moments, and what it all means moving forward.Whether you're a fan of the mic or the mat, this episode has something for you. Tap in, join the conversation, and don't forget — your support through Super Chats keeps the show alive!

November 7, 2025 Today we look at the top songs debuting on the Billboard chart this week back in 1985, 1995, 2005, & 2015. Dustin, Jason, and Tyler welcome a brand-new guest and local musician, Jeremy David Baker. We discuss 13 songs from this week in music history, including 6 Top 10s and 3 #1s! We have new songs from One Direction, Smashing Pumpkins, Rush, Foo Fighters, and more. Want to be cool like us and watch the music videos for all the songs? Then here's a convenient playlist that has them all in order of discussion.

Can't Tear My Eyes From You, Chapter 9: Billboard Row, Part 1. Anouk tells a story about her childhood. A rule is changed. Cast:Marge Dunn as Raine RandolphAmanda Egbu as Georgia WhittakerJosephine Moshiri Elwood as Valentina RideEleanore Cho Fellerhoff as "Holliday Murdock"Joshua Ilon as "Dennis Cruz"Tooky Kavanagh as The AlgorithmQuinn McKenzie as Capote WhittakerMelody Perera as Anouk KalharaStefano Perti as Dennis LangMarc Pierre as Sergeant Murdock and Kid 1Stewart Evan Smith as Taylor Kelley and General Ricky CarusoAlexander Stravinski as The Host(Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.)-------You can find all of our transcripts here. Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode and include all required SFX attributions.On staff at the Penumbra:Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of OperationsMelissa DeJesus -- Script editing teamHarley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designerJoelle Kross -- TranscriptionistGrahame Turner -- Script editing teamKevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writerRyan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original musicJeff Wright -- Graphic designer--------TRIGGER WARNINGS:- Sudden loud noises- Violence and threats of violence- Verbal abuse- Deception- Military violence- Violence towards children- Propaganda and indoctrination- Imprisonment- Depicted car accidentYou can find early and ad-free episodes, production scripts, commentary tracks, blooper reels, livestreams with the creators, and much more, at The Penumbra Podcast: SPECIAL EDITION. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's Throwback Thursday episode revisits Episode 118 from August 29th, 2022, where the spotlight is on George Michael's genre-blending smash hit “Faith.” With its unmistakable Bo Diddley beat, cheeky lyrics, and a leather-jacketed swagger, “Faith” became the second single from Michael's solo debut and ultimately the #1 Billboard song of 1988. Chris and Chris dig into what made this track so irresistible, exploring its bold musical choices, clever arrangement, and the artistic statement it made as Michael stepped out of Wham!'s shadow and into pop superstardom. Chris DeMakes A Podcast is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at ⁠http://distrokid.com/vip/demakes For bonus episode of The After Party podcast, an extensive back catalog of past After Party episodes, early ad-free releases of new episodes of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, full video versions of episodes, and MUCH more, head to the Patreon at ⁠http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com Follow Chris DeMakes A Podcast on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chrisdemakesapodcast/⁠ Join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast community on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/2643961642526928/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The news to know for Wednesday, November 5, 2025! We'll tell you how Americans voted in the first major elections of President Trump's second term. Also, why there's new hope for ending what's now the longest government shutdown in history. And what's at stake in a Supreme Court case over global tariffs. Plus: a "catastrophic" plane crash in Kentucky, growing backlash over a congresswoman's Halloween costume, and the first artist created by AI to debut on a Billboard chart. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Ready to give your liver the support it deserves? Head to dosedaily.co/NEWSWORTHY or enter NEWSWORTHY to get 35% off your first subscription. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

Christian researcher, sociologist and Hamilton actress Ashley LaLonde joins The RELEVANT Podcast to unpack new data revealing why more Gen Z women are walking away from church. She explains how purity culture, politics and the lack of space for single or career-focused women are reshaping faith for a generation. It's a must-listen conversation! Plus, we have RELEVANT Buzz and Slices1:00 – The Crew Debates Big Napkin: Jesse exposes the “decorative napkin industrial complex.”6:30 – The Dollar Tree Uprising: The cast demands rebranding to “$1.25 Tree.”8:00 – Smooth Pivot Attempt: Cameron tries to move from napkins to faith and culture.9:00 – RELEVANT Buzz: This week's headlines at the intersection of faith and culture9:15 – Frankie Muniz Finds God: The Malcolm in the Middle star's surprising faith story12:00 – Christian Music Chart Update: Josiah Queen, Phil Wickham, and the rise of worship on Billboard's Hot 10015:45 – Hip-Hop's Chart Collapse: No rap songs in the Top 40 for the first time in 35 years16:00 – Derek's Deep Dive: Why hip-hop lost its cultural soul — from gatekeepers to gentrification25:00 – Special Guest: Ashley LaLonde (Barna Group / Hamilton) joins to talk about the new Barna study on Gen Z women and faith26:45 – Why Gen Z Women Are Leaving the Church: Ashley explains the data — 38% now religiously unaffiliated27:30 – The Purity Culture Fallout: How sexual shame and rigid gender roles alienated a generation28:10 – Politics and the Pulpit: How Christian nationalism and partisanship push women away29:20 – The Marriage Idol: Are churches overvaluing family and under-serving single women?30:45 – Solidarity and Inclusion: Why many young women leave in support of LGBTQ friends31:50 – Social Capital Shift: Why church is still “advantageous” for men but costly for women socially32:40 – A New Kind of Spiritual Hunger: How disengaged women are still deeply curious about faith34:10 – The Marriage Question: How this trend could reshape Christian dating and marriage rates35:00 – Ashley's Challenge to the Church: How to re-engage single women and rethink discipleship36:10 – The Urban Divide: Are cities different from suburbs? Ashley offers insight38:00 – The Fallout of Scandal: How church abuse crises have eroded trust among women39:15 – Reckoning with Failure: Ashley calls the Church to repent for how it's treated women40:00 – Ashley's Story: From Harvard to Hamilton to Barna Group — how faith shaped her calling42:45 – Perseverance and Purpose: Six years of rejection before booking Hamilton43:40 – From Broadway to Research: How she now combines creativity, sociology and ministry44:30 – The cast reacts — “That was the most insightful segment we've ever done.”45:00 – SLICES: • Jesse's “Aggressive Research Monkeys on the Loose” story • Derek's real-life 'Suits' case — the fake lawyer who won 26 casesWatch the full video episode on RELEVANT's YouTube channel!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bomani Jones kicks off the show by reacting to an explosive week 9 of NFL action, including the Bills beating the Chiefs and whether it matters long term, and the insane ending to the Bengals-Bears game. Later, he talks about an insane Game 7 of the World Series between the Dodgers and Blue Jays and how it helped him rekindle his love of baseball. Finally, he discusses Auburn firing Hugh Freeze, a lack of rap singles in the Billboard top 100, and much more! 00:30 - Bills beat Chiefs again, does it matter? 15:20 - Reaction to an all-time game 7 31:20 - Auburn fires Hugh Freeze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices