Podcast appearances and mentions of Billy Ray

Bobby’s ’90s country countdown hits 1993, the year country music felt bigger than ever. Garth Brooks was selling millions with In Pieces, Alan Jackson turned “Chattahoochee” into a signature ’90s anthem, and Reba delivered one of the decade’s most dramatic duets with “Does He Love You.” Bobby also gets into Brooks & Dunn’s Hard Workin’ Man era, Toby Keith’s arrival with “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” Trisha Yearwood’s “Walkaway Joe,” Clint Black, Little Texas, Billy Ray Cyrus, and more. Plus, he shares past conversations with artists like Billy Ray, Clint, Reba, Kix Brooks, and Ronnie Dunn and takes a few detours into Jurassic Park, Mrs. Doubtfire, Home Improvement, and the pop culture that made 1993 feel massive! Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A show was attempted but cut short due to the massive emergency power grid failure in SE Michigan that we are all experiencing together at this time. We get updated on the big court cases, roll through rocker news, squeeze in a Bonerline and then... President Donald Trump said something EVERYONE can agree on. Mark Dolan and Dan Wootton are beefing. The Lindsay Clancy jury is still "delibbing." Tyler Robinson is going to stand trial for the murder of Charlie Kirk. Mackenzie Shirilla lost her appeal. Sorry, Sharilla tha Killa. Keefe D is guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur. Miley Cyrus dropped Billy Ray's last name and has one of those hip one-word names now. Congratulations to John Lennon on the birth of his first grandchild. He is dead! Twisted Sister is Dee Snider-less. However, Sebastian Bach is filling in! BUT... Sebastian has what doctor's call a little bit of an alcohol problem. Journey is falling apart. It's a total disaster. Axl Rose has been perfecting his Mickey Mouse impersonation on stage. A brand new Bonerline. Call or text 209-66-Boner to communicate with the show. Some AMAZING content was on the way... but disaster strikes. Merch is available if you want to rep the show. You'd look amazing too. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).

Bobby’s ’90s country countdown rolls into 1992, a year where Billy Ray Cyrus turned “Achy Breaky Heart” into a full-on phenomenon, Garth Brooks kept dominating everything, and George Strait took country to the big screen with Pure Country. Bobby also gets into major albums from Mary Chapin Carpenter, Vince Gill, Joe Diffie, Randy Travis, and Wynonna, plus Alan Jackson’s run of number ones, Johnny Cash joining the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and big Opry moments for Travis Tritt and Marty Stuart. Along the way, he shares past conversations with artists like Billy Ray, Joe Diffie, Randy Travis, and more while also looking back at The Real World, the Dream Team, the Los Angeles riots, and the parts of 1992 that stretched far beyond country music. Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send Kevin a Text MessageAcademy Award-nominated screenwriter and director Billy Ray joins host Kevin Goetz for a wide-ranging conversation about what makes stories work and why emotion, character, and integrity sit at the center of great screenwriting. Ray's credits include Captain Phillips, The Hunger Games, Shattered Glass, Richard Jewell, State of Play, Breach, and Flightplan. He discusses the lessons he learned from writers and films that shaped him, the discipline that has sustained his career, adapting The Hunger Games, learning from failure as a director, and why audiences need to care about what happens rather than simply wonder what happens next.Integrity, Emotion, and the Stories Billy Ray Tells (01:41): Ray identifies integrity as the recurring theme in his work and explains why the best screenwriting is an intellectual exercise designed to create an emotional response. If audiences are thinking about how smart the writing is rather than feeling the story, he says, the writer has missed the mark.Early Experiences, Curiosity, and Becoming a Storyteller (05:29): Ray reflects on experiences that shaped him at a young age and how they contributed to his sensitivity to other people's emotions. He and Goetz discuss empathy, curiosity, and why genuine interest in other people is essential to both writing and life.Knowing Your Audience: Messaging and Persuasion (13:35): A discussion about political communication becomes a broader conversation about audiences. Ray argues that effective messaging begins by understanding where people are emotionally and moving them from there, a principle Goetz connects directly to movie marketing and persuasive advertising.What Makes a Great Screenplay? (22:38): Ray recalls growing up around writers through his father, a literary agent, and being handed Alvin Sargent's Ordinary People screenplay as the standard to aspire to. He explains his fundamental rule of character: a protagonist needs both an external problem to solve and an internal problem that only the journey of the movie can fix.Great Characters, Great Villains, and the Cathartic Contract (26:29): Using Ordinary People, Rocky, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The Sound of Music, and Schindler's List, Ray and Goetz examine character construction. Ray argues that a great antagonist needs a defensible point of view and that every supporting character should reveal a different facet of the protagonist.Outworking the Competition and Shattered Glass (42:01): Ray discusses early influences including Rod Serling, literature that challenged and comforted him, and his realization as a young writer that he could not control talent or the state of the industry, but he could control how hard he worked. He also names Shattered Glass, his feature directing debut, as the film of which he is most proud.The Hunger Games and the Art of Reverse Engineering (46:30): Ray remembers reading Suzanne Collins' novel overnight and immediately recognizing its potential. He describes using Jaws to persuade producer Nina Jacobson that changes could strengthen an adaptation, and explains the concept of reverse engineering a screenplay so the first two acts properly support a powerful ending. He also shares the extraordinary security measures involved in writing The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.Failure, Audience Testing, and the Oscar Chase (51:15): Ray speaks candidly about directing Secret in Their Eyes, recognizing that the film was not connecting strongly enough with audiences, and being shaken by the experience of losing an investor's money. He also reflects on his Oscar nomination for Captain Phillips, why awards can become addictive, and the danger of choosing projects because they seem like "Oscar movies" rather than because they are the right stories to tell.Host: Kevin GoetzGuest: Billy RayProducer: Kari CampanoWriters: Kevin Goetz, Darlene Hayman, Nick Nunez, and Kari CampanoAudio Engineer: Gary Forbes (DG Entertainment)For more information about Billy Ray:Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Ray_%28screenwriter%29IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0712753/Burn the Water: Available from Scholastic and booksellersFor more information about Kevin Goetz:- Website: www.KevinGoetz360.com- Audienceology Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Audience-ology/Kevin-Goetz/9781982186678- How to Score in Hollywood: https://www.amazon.com/How-Score-Hollywood-Secrets-Business/dp/198218986X/- Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Substack: @KevinGoetz360- LinkedIn @Kevin Goetz- Screen Engine/ASI Website: www.ScreenEngineASI.com

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Scott Kaplan is joined by guest co-host Linda Welby to reflect on Billy Ray Smith's Celebration of Life and the memories, stories and emotions from an unforgettable day honoring BR. Scott and Linda are then joined by grief and resilience expert Dr. Ken Druck for a powerful conversation about dealing with the loss of someone you love, navigating grief and finding a way to move forward after tragedy. It's a conversation about Billy Ray, friendship, loss and how we go on while honoring the people we'll never forget.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Kaplan is joined by guest co-host Linda Welby to reflect on Billy Ray Smith's Celebration of Life and the memories, stories and emotions from an unforgettable day honoring BR. Scott and Linda are then joined by grief and resilience expert Dr. Ken Druck for a powerful conversation about dealing with the loss of someone you love, navigating grief and finding a way to move forward after tragedy. It's a conversation about Billy Ray, friendship, loss and how we go on while honoring the people we'll never forget.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Kaplan is joined by guest co-host Linda Welby to reflect on Billy Ray Smith's Celebration of Life and the memories, stories and emotions from an unforgettable day honoring BR. Scott and Linda are then joined by grief and resilience expert Dr. Ken Druck for a powerful conversation about dealing with the loss of someone you love, navigating grief and finding a way to move forward after tragedy. It's a conversation about Billy Ray, friendship, loss and how we go on while honoring the people we'll never forget.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talked about the Deshaun Watson weekend, Sung Mun Song was sent down, and Chris went to Billy Ray Smith's memorial over the weekend.

Family and friends of missing Oceanside woman Angelica Brophy will be back on Palomar Mountain today to continue their search for the mother, who has been missing since early July. The USS Lincoln is on it's way back to San Diego, but it is still unclear when exactly it will return to NAS North Island. A celebration of life will be held today for former San Diego Chargers legend and sports broadcaster Billy Ray Smith Jr.     What You Need To Know To Start Your Saturday. 

Scott Kaplan sits down with Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Fouts for a special conversation about Billy Ray Smith, Drew Brees and the bonds formed through football. Fouts shares memories of Billy Ray as a teammate ahead of his upcoming Celebration of Life and reflects on the man behind the player. Scott and Dan also discuss Drew Brees' Hall of Fame induction last weekend, where Fouts had the honor of serving as Brees' presenter. A conversation about teammates, friendship and the legacies of two San Diego football icons.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Kaplan sits down with Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Fouts for a special conversation about Billy Ray Smith, Drew Brees and the bonds formed through football. Fouts shares memories of Billy Ray as a teammate ahead of his upcoming Celebration of Life and reflects on the man behind the player. Scott and Dan also discuss Drew Brees' Hall of Fame induction last weekend, where Fouts had the honor of serving as Brees' presenter. A conversation about teammates, friendship and the legacies of two San Diego football icons.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Kaplan sits down with Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Fouts for a special conversation about Billy Ray Smith, Drew Brees and the bonds formed through football. Fouts shares memories of Billy Ray as a teammate ahead of his upcoming Celebration of Life and reflects on the man behind the player. Scott and Dan also discuss Drew Brees' Hall of Fame induction last weekend, where Fouts had the honor of serving as Brees' presenter. A conversation about teammates, friendship and the legacies of two San Diego football icons.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the secret to better golf is not another swing theory, launch-monitor number or technical rabbit hole—but learning how to truly play the game? Mark Immelman sits down with 3x PGA TOUR winner, NCAA National Champion, Texas State Golf Hall of Famer and respected golf broadcaster Billy Ray Brown for an honest conversation about the lessons Billy Ray wishes he had understood earlier in his career. His biggest realization? You do not have to be perfect to play great golf. Billy Ray explains why golf is a game of recovery, how an uncomfortable Christmas Day practice session transformed his short game and why players must learn to solve problems without immediately turning to a coach or a collection of data. Mark and Billy Ray also explore the importance of grip, setup, ball position, clubface awareness and active hands. They discuss Scottie Scheffler, Adam Scott, Dustin Johnson, Jackson Suber, Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, Arnold Palmer and the Harmon family while examining how great players build swings that perform under pressure. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why chasing perfection can keep golfers from playing their best. How Billy Ray transformed his short game in only a few months. Why golf should be viewed as a game of recovery. The difference between productive practice and simply filling time. Why golfers should practice the shots that make them uncomfortable How feel and technique work together. Why self-discovery builds adaptable, resilient players How technology and data can help—and when they become distractions. Why grip, stance, alignment and ball position still matter. How clubface awareness allows great golfers to save imperfect swings. Why different grips require different body motions and matchups. How course conditions should influence the swing and shot, and Why the ultimate goal is to play golf rather than chase a perfect-looking motion. Key Takeaways: You Do Not Have to Be Perfect - Great golf is not produced by hitting every shot perfectly. Every player will miss greens, struggle with portions of the game and face situations that require creativity. The best players accept that reality and become skilled at recovering. Build a Short Game That Travels - Billy Ray recalls entering college as an excellent tee-to-green player who was not good enough around the greens. After his coach contacted his father, Billy Ray spent a cold Christmas Day working alone on his chipping. That experience began a transformation that helped him earn a place in the University of Houston lineup and win an NCAA championship later that spring. Practice What Makes You Uncomfortable - Golfers naturally gravitate toward clubs and shots they already hit well. Productive practice requires the opposite approach. Work on the awkward lies, partial wedges, flighted irons, recovery shots and uncomfortable situations that will eventually appear on the course. Learn to Figure It Out - Players who always turn to someone else after a poor shot can become dependent on external feedback. Billy Ray believes golfers must spend time experimenting, observing the ball and learning what their own motions feel like. That self-awareness gives players the ability to make adjustments during competition.  Fundamentals Provide the Foundation Modern technology offers valuable information, but Billy Ray continually returns to the same fundamentals: Grip Stance Alignment Ball position, Distance from the ball, Clubface control, A consistent setup gives the swing a better opportunity to organize itself naturally. The Ball Does Not Lie - Launch monitors can provide useful measurements, but the flight of the golf ball remains the clearest form of feedback. Golfers should learn to recognize why the ball curved, launched too high, spun too much or started offline. Play the Shot the Course Requires - Firm ground, wind, changing green speeds and difficult lies require adaptation. A golfer's motion should respond to the shot and environment—not remain locked into one predetermined swing model. Play Golf, Not Golf Swing - The objective is simple: get the ball into the hole in the fewest possible strokes. Technique matters, but only when it helps the golfer accomplish that goal. Memorable Quotes: “You do not have to be perfect in this game.” “The most complex thing about learning to play the game is keeping it simple.” “The ball doesn't lie.” “You have to go to the most uncomfortable situations and put yourself in there.” “Play the game, not swing the golf club.” This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman and leave a comment.

Scott Kaplan shares details about the upcoming memorial honoring Billy Ray Smith Jr. on August 10. He discusses the plans for the celebration of Billy Ray's life, what attendees can expect, and how friends, family, and fans can come together to remember a beloved friend and broadcasting legend. Join us as we celebrate Billy Ray Smith Jr.'s life, legacy, and the lasting impact he had on so many.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Kaplan shares details about the upcoming memorial honoring Billy Ray Smith Jr. on August 10. He discusses the plans for the celebration of Billy Ray's life, what attendees can expect, and how friends, family, and fans can come together to remember a beloved friend and broadcasting legend. Join us as we celebrate Billy Ray Smith Jr.'s life, legacy, and the lasting impact he had on so many.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Kaplan shares details about the upcoming memorial honoring Billy Ray Smith Jr. on August 10. He discusses the plans for the celebration of Billy Ray's life, what attendees can expect, and how friends, family, and fans can come together to remember a beloved friend and broadcasting legend. Join us as we celebrate Billy Ray Smith Jr.'s life, legacy, and the lasting impact he had on so many.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kap is in with Andy Kamenetzky today, who is filling in for Sedano. They start the show off with Kap talking about paying Marcas Grant to run his fantasy team. Then they shift gears so Kap can pay tribute to his longtime radio partner and close friend Billy Ray Smith Jr, who passed away yesterday after complications from dementia. Kap tells some great stories and explains what Billy told him about suing the NFL. Berg's 3 Dodgers Things: Roki power, Shohei night off…concerned? Big series starts tonight with the Red Sox. Andy talks about Mason being a “star effer,” and tells the story of what happened when they interviewed Kato Kaelin once upon a time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Hot Stove is cookin’, baby! Hacksaw has compiled his target list of pitchers for AJ Preller to make a deal on. Who do you like? Padres hot winning streak. Dodgers Ohtani Questions. Angels ready to deal. We remember my colleague and friend Billy Ray Smith. NFL News from Rams, Chargers, Raiders, 49ers, Bengals, Falcons, Cardinals. NCAA Slimeball Coaches North Carolina, Ole Miss, Michigan, LSU, Colorado. WNBA players at war with Commissioner about Caitlin Clark. Plus, Gianno Infantino, FIFA, Mauricio Pochettino, Team USA, Roger Penske, Indy Car. Got a question or comment for Hacksaw? Drop your take in the live chat on YouTube, Facebook, or X. Here's what Lee Hamilton thinks on Thursday, July 30, 2026. 1)…PADRES…BASEBALL TRADE DEADLINE “HACKSAW’S HOT LIST” EMERSON HANCOCK-Sea KEVIN GAUSMAN-Tor HUNTER GREENE-Cin JOSE SORIANO-Ana REID DETMERS-Ana ROBBIE RAY-SF FREDDY PERALTA-Mets SETH LUGO-KC MICHAEL WACHA-KC 2.. PADRES VS GIANTS…TATIS-MACHADO-MERRILL “HOT STREAK” 3)…DODGERS HIT A BUMPY PATCH…OHTANI “WHAT DO THEY DO NEXT” 4)…ANGELS-LAST PLACE-FRONT AND CENTER ATTENTION “DEALS ARE COMING” ========= (HALFTIME…DIXIELINE LUMBER) ========== 5)…CHARGERS…PASSING OF A SPECIAL PLAYER-PERSON “BILLY RAY SMITH-DEMENTIA-64Y” 6)…RAMS-CHARGERS OPEN CAMPS “ANSWERS & QUESTIONS” 7)…NFL NOTEBOOK “TRAINING CAMP HEADLINES” RAIDERS 49ERS BENGALS FALCONS ARIZONA 8)…COLLEGE FOOTBALL HEADLINES…COACHES-PROBLEMS “SLIMEBALL COACHES” NORTH CAROLINA OLE MISS MICHIGAN LSU COLORADO ————— 9)…WNBA ISSUES DO NOT GO AWAY…CAITLIN CLARK “PLAYERS VS COMMISSIONER” ————— 10)…LATE BREAKING HEADLINES “OFF THE SPORTSWIRE” G INFANTINO-FIFA M POCHETTINO-TEAM USA R PENSKE-INDY CAR ================ #MLB #PADRES #ajpreller #mannymachado #fernandotatisjr #masonmiller #CRAIGSTAMMEN #DODGERS #tylerglasnow #shoheiohtani #edwindiaz #ANGELS #zachneto #alekmanoah #JOSESORIANO #tarikskubal #freddyperalta #luisarraez #nfl #BENGALS #RAIDERS #FALCONS #49ERS #CARDINALS #klintkubiak #fernandomendoza #kirkcousins #chargers #justinherbert #joehortiz #billyraysmith #kimberlyhunt #scottkaplan #rams #tysimpson #stetsonbennett #michaelpenixjr #CONCUSSION #CTE #wnba #caitlinclark #colorado #coachprime #olemiss #LSU #northcarolina #michigan #indycar #rogerpenske #teamusa #MauricioPochettino #fifa #GIANNIINFANTINO #mighty1090 Be sure to share this episode with a friend! ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/ SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9 TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090 TIKTOK ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@leehacksawhamilton INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/leehacksawhamiltonsports/ To get the latest news and information about sports, join Hacksaw’s Insider’s Group. It’s free! https://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/team/ Thank you to our sponsors: Dixieline Lumber and Home Centers https://www.dixieline.com

San Diego lost a legend this week.Billy Ray Smith passed away at 64 after a long journey with dementia. His family said it was caused by Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE).On KPBS Roundtable, we remember the iconic San Diego Chargers linebacker and sportscaster with his long-time radio co-host, Scott Kaplan.Then, we unpack why voters rallied against a union-backed initiative to overhaul local government in Chula Vista.Plus, how pollution from the Salton Sea is impacting a nearby Little League in Calipatria. And, what high rates of childhood asthma in the region reveal about the problem.Guests:Scott Kaplan, sportscaster and former co-host of "Scott and B.R." on The Mighty 1990Jim Hinch, South county reporter, Voice of San DiegoZoe Meyers, freelance photo and video journalistRebecca Plevin, freelance journalistKeep reading:Former Chargers linebacker Billy Ray Smith Jr. dies at 64Scott Kaplan Remembers Billy Ray SmithHow a Union-Backed Bid to Overhaul Chula Vista's Government Unraveled Near the Salton Sea, Little League Players Struggle to BreatheCalifornia's Lithium Valley Dreams Meet Reality at the Only Restaurant in Town

Ben, Woods, and Paulie are here for you on a Thursday morning! We start the show on a bit of a somber note as we pay our respects to San Diego Chargers and media icon Billy Ray Smith Jr who passed away yesterday at the age of 64, and we reflect on a life well lived. Then we set the menu for today's show before we get into our Padres Wrap-Up and discuss yesterday's 3-1 win over the Rockies as the Padres sweep the short 2 game series and win their 5th straight game! Listen here!

Scott Kaplan reflects on his longtime friendship with Billy Ray Smith, sharing personal stories, unforgettable memories, and the impact Billy Ray had on his life and career. This is a heartfelt conversation celebrating Billy Ray's legacy and the moments that will never be forgotten.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former San Diego Chargers linebacker and longtime San Diego radio host Billy Ray Smith Jr. has died at the age of 64. A San Diego police officer shot a passenger in the shoulder during a stolen car investigation in San Ysidro. 27 people were arrested in San Diego during a human trafficking sting over Comic-Con weekend.     What You Need To Know To Start Your Thursday. 

Scott Kaplan reflects on his longtime friendship with Billy Ray Smith, sharing personal stories, unforgettable memories, and the impact Billy Ray had on his life and career. This is a heartfelt conversation celebrating Billy Ray's legacy and the moments that will never be forgotten.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Kaplan reflects on his longtime friendship with Billy Ray Smith, sharing personal stories, unforgettable memories, and the impact Billy Ray had on his life and career. This is a heartfelt conversation celebrating Billy Ray's legacy and the moments that will never be forgotten.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

jD convenes the expert panel to dissect "700 Ft Ceiling," the song that lands like a baseball bat to the face right in the middle of Trouble at the Henhouse.The conversation starts warm — everyone's summertime Hip pick, from "Membership" to "Morning Moon" to "Summer's Killing Us" — before turning to the puzzle at the centre of the track: what exactly is a 700-foot ceiling? (Aviation term. Lowest layer of broken or overcast cloud sitting 700 feet above ground.)The panel unpacks Gord's habit of collecting phrases for their sound rather than their meaning, the wintery outdoor-rink imagery, and the Lou Reed-flat melody that barely distinguishes verse from chorus.Things get spicy on placement. Tracy calls it filler and skips it. Mikk and Jamie agree the song detonates a gorgeous opening run — "Gift Shop," "Springtime in Vienna," "Ahead by a Century," "Don't Wake Daddy," "Flamenco" — and kicks off what Jamie dubs the album's weird second half alongside "Butts Wigglin'" and "Coconut Cream." The Kids in the Hall theory gets floated. So does the grunge theory. Everyone concedes it hit much harder live than it ever did on record.Then the episode's real gift: Mick and Jamie tell the story of renting the Bathhouse for a weekend — sleeping in the studio, playing pool while spinning We Are the Same on vinyl, Billy Ray wandering in at 10pm with stories, engineer Niles behind the board, Gord's training bike still parked where he left it. Once-in-a-lifetime stuff, told well.Next week's shuffle: "Gus: The Polar Bear from Central Park" from In Between Evolution.Key Quotes"It's like an alarm clock goes off." — Mik, on where the song lands on the album"It is like a baseball bat in the face." — jD"Think about how many shows they played after 2004 that they did not play this song. That's why it ranks low. Guys, I'm telling it like it is." — Jamie"I think this is kind of Gord's secret talent — he listens better than everybody." — Mik"He says '700-foot ceiling' like four times, but the second or third time it's '700 and sinking,' which is just cool." — Jamie"It kind of felt very lived in. There was nothing you couldn't touch, nothing you couldn't sit on." — Mik, on the Bathhouse"I'll get emotional if I talk about it." — Jamie, on being shown the band's jam space"Well, I know what we forgot to do this week. We forgot to listen to the goddamn song." — jDTale of the Tape — Trouble at the HenhouseReleased May 7, 1996 — the band's first simultaneous Canada/USA releaseWinner, 1997 Juno Award for Album of the YearRecord 5 of 13Self-produced with Mark Vreeken — the only time the band worked without an outside producerRecorded at the Bathhouse"700 Ft Ceiling" live stats (via The Hip Base and setlist.fm)Played live 130 times — 3 times as an opener, 7 times as an encoreFirst played October 21, 1995Last played November 27, 2004 (retired; not performed on the final tour)Ranked #76 in the Tragically Hip Top 169 countdown — did not crack the Top 40This week's poll: 47% / 47% split, with 6% "tolerating" it.Songs & Albums MentionedTragically Hip songs700 Ft Ceiling · Membership · Morning Moon · Coffee Girl · The Depression Suite · Summer's Killing Us · You're Not the Ocean · Ahead by a Century · Gift Shop · Springtime in Vienna · Don't Wake Daddy · Flamenco · Butts Wigglin' · Apartment Song · Coconut Cream · Let's Stay Engaged · Sherpa · Put It Off · New Orleans Is Sinking · Little Bones · Titanic Terrarium · Emergency · FireworksTragically Hip albumsTrouble at the Henhouse · Day for Night · Fully Completely · Road Apples · Phantom Power · We Are the Same · In Between Evolution · Live Between UsOther referencesKids in the Hall: Brain Candy — source of "Butts Wigglin'"Rick Beato's interview with Billy Joel — the "vowel movements" idea Joel credits to Keith RichardsGrunge-era touchstones: Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, CreedLou Reed — Tracy's comparison for Gord's vocal delivery on this trackIt's a Good Life If You Don't Weaken — the stage adaptation, seen in Hamilton, now touringTom Green's interview with Paul Langlois, filmed in the Bathhouse jam spacePeople MentionedGord Downie · Paul LangloisBilly Ray — Bathhouse caretaker and keeper of the storiesNiles Spencer — Bathhouse engineerMark Vreeken — co-producer, Trouble at the HenhousePatrick Downey — filming Billy Ray for the documentaryGreg — JD's co-host on the earlier podcast seriesLinks & PlugsKingston weekend events — Friday mixer at a pub · live record listening party August 21 at 4:30 at a pub · Sunday brunch at Morrison's. Email jd@tthpods.com to get on the list.Mik Perlus — Ragged Islands — Mick's EP, recorded over three days at the Bathhouse. Includes a cover of "It's a Good Life If You Don't Weaken." Available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and other streaming services. Named for East Ragged Islands, Nova Scotia.Jamie — Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish — with English and Russian supertitles. Recently ran at the Elgin Theatre in Toronto (roughly 17,000 attendees during Jamie's run). Coming to the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, February 13 – March 14, 2027.The Hip Handbook — JD's new AI-built discography and stats tool, debuting on this episode for the Tale of the Tape.The Hip Museum / Museum After Dark — referenced for the grunge angle and album background.Next Week"Gus: The Polar Bear from Central Park" from In Between Evolution.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tim Conway Jr. Show Hour -4 Hour 4 brings out the big guns, everyone! Tim and the guys sit down with famed writer and producer Billy Ray — Oscar-nominated for Captain Phillips and behind so many major hits like 'The Hunger Games'. First, the guys get into why THEIR generation was the luckiest of them all. Then it's a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about golfing and all the mischief they got into back in the day. ⛳ After that, Billy gets into the juicy details of his first novel about young adult dystopian in Burn the Water. And finally, Billy answers the question everyone wants to know — does he actually watch his OWN movies once they're released? A Hollywood heavyweight you do NOT want to miss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE BOB & TOM SHOW – MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026 0:00 Heywood Banks – Summertime0:03 Pat arm update0:05 Vanity license plates revisited0:07 Letter about Browning camera joke0:11 Tom tells his Browning joke in public 0:20 Kristi's groomer discussion0:24 Pat's T-shirt0:25 Letter – garage door opener0:26 Tom wants a password-free life0:27 Standing monk discussion – "Friar in the Hole"0:32 Toy Story 5 discussion 0:45 Themed popcorn buckets – Spider-Man0:46 "Jack Buddy" discussion0:49 Tom's worst movie ever0:50 World record for most women riding motorcycles0:51 Manual transmission discussion0:52 "Living the Dream" story about home burglaries 1:02 Jess Hooker joins the studio1:04 Jess's birthday1:05 Keytar discussion1:07 Obscure band names1:09 "Belle of Lagotee"1:11 More Mr. Ed discussion1:21 Happy Birthday, Marilyn Monroe1:22 Taylor Swift wedding discussion1:25 Leonid & Friends1:27 World Cup news1:31 Sophie "Point" fever meme1:33 Cat with the most toes world record1:35 Pat Godwin parody song1:38 Giraffe walks into a ceiling fan store joke1:45 Pat continues recovering1:49 Noah Kahan song discussion1:50 Noah Kahan concert story1:51 Pat Godwin concert parody1:53 Song parody – I Shot the Sheriff1:54 Noah Kahan sign repeatedly stolen 2:02 Lakeshore Drive2:04 "157 Riverside Avenue"2:08 Elizabeth Hurley discussion2:09 Blue Jay Way2:10 Billy Ray discussion2:23 Mel Brooks turns 1002:25 Missing giraffe found2:27 Dogs and fireworks2:32 Vespa gathering in Rome 2:45 "Stand-Up Guitar" discussion2:47 Today in History2:53 Weather presenters discussion 3:02 Kristi jokes about needing a break3:05 Famous sushi chef dies3:07 Cinnabon Oreos return3:08 Subway sandwich assault story3:10 Restaurant accused of failing to replace cooking oil 3:21 Back to Noah Kahan3:23 Back to street-name songs3:24 Love Street – The Doors3:25 Story about crowdfunding for cosmetic surgery3:27 Comedy bit3:31 John Wayne Bobbitt discussion3:32 Baby Come Back – The Equals3:33 Yes-or-no answers with Tom3:34 Bob K bird calls3:45 Revisit of the Sophie meme3:46 3,000-year-old mummy head auctioned3:50 Teen breaks tusk at museum3:51 Chick's "fake eggshell" story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! This week, the boys take on Billy Ray Cyrus' 1992 mega-hit “Achy Breaky Heart” and uncover one of the most unhinged songs we've ever covered.There's line dancing hysteria, exploding hearts, military conspiracy theories, Alvin & The Chipmunks, and possibly the first ever country music sleeper-agent activation.Plus: Mad Dog fights 1992 Billy Ray Cyrus  The return of “One Has To Stay”  The worst lyric in country music history  Why this song genuinely might be a psychological weapon He might blow up and kill this man.Love music but tired of hearing us complain about it?1001 Songs That Make You Want To Live is our free Patreon bonus show, where we celebrate the songs we actually love.New episodes every Thursday.Listen free on Patreon. Think you know music?Every Friday, Tower Of Music puts your music knowledge to the test.Guess the artists. Spot the clues. Beat the hosts.Play along and see if you can make it to the top of the tower.New episodes every Friday on YouTube.Search 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die and subscribe now. Please tell your mates about the podcast and jump on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and give us a 5-star review!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEBlessington Support the podcast when you buy a Blessington watch! Use the promo code “1001songs” at checkout. DUBBYDUBBY is declaring WAR on big Energy! Use the promo code "1001songs" at checkout for 10% off! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001songsthatmakeyouwanttodie/Follow us on TikTok: @the1001crew

“Golf With Jay Delsing” features a visit with 3-Time PGA Tour Winner, Billy Ray Brown. Also, the show has the latest news and notes from throughout the world of golf. It’s “Golf With Jay Delsing.”

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In a moment of distraction, Sarah unknowingly dropped her diamond engagement ring into a homeless man’s cup. Billy Ray, the panhandler who was given the ring, had it appraised and considered selling it. But he chose honesty and returned it to Sarah when she came back a few days later. Sarah and her husband set up a fund so donations could be made to help Billy Ray, which led to an outpouring of generosity from others. Billy Ray received financial and legal counsel and was eventually able to buy a home. He was also reunited with his long-lost family. When we practice integrity, we please God and inspire others. Solomon says God delighted in his integrity: "The Lord detests lying lips, but He delights in people who are trustworthy” (Proverbs 12:22). He uses strong language to describe God’s view of dishonesty—He detests it. When God’s people lie or “deceit is in [their] hearts” (v. 20), it defies Him and goes against His character. In contrast, when His people have “truthful lips” (v. 19) and deal faithfully, it brings Him joy. So treating others well is more than just telling the truth—it reflects God’s own character. And in a world where deception can seem profitable, our integrity is something He “delights in” (v. 22). Let’s commit to act with integrity as God helps us. Even if the world doesn’t notice, He’s delighted when we walk in His ways.

Radical Jack might be connected to the events of 9/11...might be. A friend of a friend heard there was a tragic event that happen the year before. Billy Ray, never forget.    Radical Jack | 2000 Since his wife died on a failed mission, CIA agent and former Navy SEAL Jack Reynolds (Billy Ray Cyrus) has lost interest in just about everything. He's lured back to work, however, when given the chance to go undercover in small-town Vermont to shut down a ring of gun smugglers. Jack rolls into town, finds work and romance at the local bar, and starts busting heads -- but gun runners Lloyd (George "Buck" Flower) and Rolland (Noah Blake) aren't going down without a fight. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0212458/   Want More or Less? Click Here: Simplistic.Reviews/links   Site: www.Simplistic.Reviews Podcasts: https://simplistic.media/podcasts Spotify: https://goo.gl/pcBg5V Twitter: https://twitter.com/simpletweeters Facebook: http://facebook.com/SimplisticReviews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplygramming Apple: https://goo.gl/orhsR4     #billyray #MovieCommentary #WatchAlong #2000s #BadMovies #radicaljack #commentary #podcast #action

Welcome back to When Words Fail, Music Speaks, the podcast where host James Cox blends personal storytelling with the transformative power of music. In today's episode we sit down with Billy Ray Rock – a self‑proclaimed “King of Funk Rock,” a ghost producer, and an independent artist who's carving out a bold new sound at the crossroads of funk, rock, techno, and a splash of '90s nostalgia.Billy shares the journey that took him from a small town on the Washington‑Idaho border to sold‑out shows, a cameo on Yellowstone, and a fresh anthem, “Four Fingers Get Up.” We'll hear how his upbringing on limited radio stations forced him to absorb everything from Elton John to Rick James, shaping his relentless commitment to keep funk alive while injecting it with rock‑grade grit and modern flair.Expect candid conversation about:The mindset behind blending genres and why “imperfect” moments can become musical gold.What it means to be a ghost producer—crafting hits from the shadows while staying true to the art.How Billy's live shows strive for raw, inclusive energy over studio perfection, and why the bass guitar is his lifeline.Upcoming tour dates (May 13 at the Roadhouse Saloon in Idaho Falls) and a sneak peek at his latest releases on Apple Music, Spotify, and beyond.If you ever felt stuck in a bout of depression, or simply love a track that makes you want to get up and move, this conversation is for you. Tune in, let the rhythm guide you, and discover why, as Billy puts it, “when words fail, music speaks.”Website:http://billyrayrock.com/

This morning, Megan Thee Stallion has put Klay Thompson on full blast. Plus, BookTok now has its own official bestseller chart and honestly it's about time, and there's a new trailer for a film starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas that looks like a solid 10/10. ☕ Megan Thee Stallion dumps Klay Thompson and does NOT go quietly ☕ BookTok gets its own official UK bestseller chart - and it's all female authors ☕ Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas star in a new film that actually looks...incredible. ☕ Helena Bonham Carter exits White Lotus Season 4 just days into filming ☕ Noah Cyrus brings out Billy Ray at Stagecoach and the Cyrus family heals in public THE END BITSOnce you’ve devoured this morning’s celeb stories, get your daily news headlines from The Quicky here.You can now watch some of our episodes in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see LINK: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-spill/id1473523403Support independent women's media SUBSCRIPTION GIVEAWAY:Win a $2,000 Bed Threads voucher. Subscribe to Mamamia here before April 30 to be automatically entered. Current subscriber? You're already in the draw. T&Cs apply.Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. And subscribe to our Youtube channel.Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here.Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here.CREDITSHost & Producer: Ash LondonExecutive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.You're listening to a Mom and mea podcast. Good Morning Angels, Happy Monday. A brand new week is upon us, and the celebrity world has absolutely not been resting. I'm Age London and I've been up since that crackad on collecting every single drop a tea for you. You're welcome, babes. Today. Meghana Stallion has put Clay Thompson on full blast and everybody on her side. Book Talk has officially been given its own bestseller chart, and I have thoughts all good ones. Helena Bonham Carter has exited White Lotus before filming even properly got started. And there's a new film coming out next month that I didn't know existed until today, and now it's all I can think about. So let's spore some tea. First Up Rapper and Broadway Start. Meghan Stallion is dumped NBA player Clay Thompson after less than a year of dating, and she did not go quietly. She posted to her Instagram stories cheating. You had me around your whole family playing house, got cold feet, holding you down through all your horrible moods, wings and treatment towards me during your basketball season. Now you don't know if you can be monogamous, followed by like five question marks. Then came the formal statement. She said, I've made the decision to end my relationship with Clay. Trust, fidelity and respect a non negotiable for me in a relationship, and when those values are compromised, there's no real path forward. I personally preferred the Instagram run, but I respect her being classy about it. Now, let's put this in context. Two months ago, Meghan was publicly manifesting her own engagement. She'd met his whole family. The man named his boat after her, the ss Stallion that apparently could manage to be faithful Clay buddy, the ss Stallion deserved better, inserted Meghan next time. This one is for the readers, but not like literary fiction readers, the real ones like me, who spend more time than they care to imagine reading about other people. Bonking book Talk has officially been given its own UK bestseller chart. The new list is compiled by a media controller Nielsen IQ Book Data, the same people behind the Sunday Times bestseller list, so you know it's legit. It combines UK sales data with analyzes of the BookTok hashtag with over seventy seven million posts under the tag book It's about time they put some respect on Booktok's name. The inorderal Top twenty is entirely made up of female authors, as it should be. Irish writer Chloe Walsh appears the most. All six books in her Boys of Tom and series have made the list, which follows a group of teenagers navigating love, friendship and trauma at a private school. Romandes. He dominates, with Sarah g Mass and Rebecca Garris, both featuring heavily on top of the list. Heated rivalry of course, stick Around. We've got the Nick Jonas film that I did know existed and are now having an existential crisis over Helena Bottom. Carter has exited the White Lotus and the Sires family at a stagecoach moment that signals a full reconciliation. Welcome back to Morning Tea. Now over the weekend and you trailer dropped for a movie I didn't know all about until now, and I can't believe it. I'm beside myself with anticipation for May twenty nine. The film is called Power Ballad and it stars Paul Rudd and Nick freaking Jonas so Rad plays a wedding spinger past his prime. Nick plays a washed up boy band member. They have a late night jam by coincidence, and Paul Wright's character plays him a song he's been working on. Fast Forward. The pop star releases the song, reigniting his career. But this is when it gets complicated. You don't recognize it, should I of course yes you should. If that's my chorus and verse. I wrote at that time, when Wow, Danny Wilson, you were great up there, come with me. I could tell with any two minutes of any you you are ninely some boy band guy, and you are too good for that wedding band to him with this one for years. So every Signverrold in my life, it's about you. Sockered. The film is directed by the same guy who made Once, which if you haven't seen, please stop what you're doing and watch immediately, and he's already receiving rave reviews. Paul Right and Nick Jonas in a music film about songwriting, friendship and betrayal, put it in my veins. Helena Bottom Carter announced it as part of the White Load of season forecast back in January. Has exited the show and the timing is extraordinary. HBO released his statement seeing the character did not align once on set, and that the role has subsequently been rethought, is being rewritten, and will be being recast in coming weeks. So what we understand is that she got to Saint Trepe, unpacked her bags, got a couple of days into filming, and then it became clear to both parties it wasn't working. Reports suggests the role was central to the season story, which is why the decision was made to rewrite it entirely. I want to know if she got paid for a couple of days or she just got a free holiday at Center Pay, which I said wouldn't be bad about. The season is set during the Cannes Film Festival on the French Riviera, filming in Center Pey, Monaco and Paris. And finally, Noah Cyrus made her stagecoach debut on Friday over in the States and saved the best of last. After a studying set, she brought out her brother Brazen and then her dad, Billy Ray to perform their new song on Our Way Along a song tonight. Thank you so much for coming to see my first ever stage church. I'd like to talk about my brother Brazen and welcome my dad. Billy Ray's single written I produced by my brother Brazen, Hold on our way Along. You're right now. If you don't know anything about the Syrus family, there was some estrangement after Tish and Billy raised Aborce Scott Murkhy. Since then, Miley and Billy Ray have made up and now it's lovely to see they all seem to be on better terms, proof that once again, all faunilies are complicated, even when you're all famous. And now, my darlings, is it for today's morning tea. But thank you for spending a couple of minutes of your public holiday Monday with me. Hope you have a wonderful day with friends and family. Take care of yourself and in the meantime you can follow us on TikTok and Instagram to keep up to date with all the latest news and entertainment. Gusk. My name is Ashland and your host executive producer is Mini. She's warrant and we'll be back to morrow. Bye. Mamma Mia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land. We have recorded this podcast on the Gatigor people of the eorination. 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.

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Three of Screen Drafts' favorite Wild Cards, Clark Collis (Screaming & Conjuring) Piya Sinha-Roy, and Billy Ray Brewton (Antenna Releasing) gather at the Draft Table at the behest of Official Sponsor Benjamin Butcher to competitively / collaboratively rank the 11 best INDEPENDENT FILMS made in BRITAIN in the 21st CENTURY. Note: This Draft was originally announced as having slightly different parameters, but... well, you'll hear! *With One Possible Exception Want more Screen Drafts? Become a Booster! For just $5 a month get ad-free Main Feed episodes, plus monthly installments of The Franchise mini-Super Draft, The Marathon, Speed Drafts, and the Cool Kids Criterion Club Corner. Visit www.patreon.com/screendrafts to join the Club and support independent media!

Mike Belitsky and Travis Good from the Sadies and Dave ‘Billy Ray' Koster are here to discuss Live at 6 O'Clock by Gord Downie, The Sadies, and the Conquering Sun, Billy's long and all-encompassing tenure in the working lives of Downie and the Tragically Hip as a technical director and confidante, how the Sadies and Downie connected and why he was so fond of playing with them, a look back at Downie's first solo album Coke Machine Glow and him asking Travis to play on it, Downie's deep love for artists like Fucked Up and Daniel Romano, insights about this collaboration and what the late Gord Downie and Dallas Good may have felt about it, when Downie planned to run the stage light show himself, poignant reasons for picking songs about ghosts and sadness for this live record primarily consisting of songs by other artists, further insights into how the Tragically Hip viewed Downie's work outside of the band, Downie's penchant for incorporating conversations and experiences he shared with Billy into his lyrics, the story behind “Introduce Yerself,” whether we may hear more unreleased music by Downie and the potential for Sadie to make a new album, upcoming tour dates, other future plans, and much more.EVERY OTHER COMPLETE KREATIVE KONTROL EPISODE IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO PATREON SUPPORTERS STARTING AT $6/MONTH. This one is fine, but if you haven't already, please subscribe now on Patreon so you never miss full episodes. Thanks!Thanks to Blackbyrd Myoozik, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad's Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S., Pride Centre of Edmonton, and Letters Charity. Follow vish online.Related episodes/links:Win a Gord Downie Vinyl Bundle in April 2026!Ep. #1085: Richard Reed ParryEp. #1083: RheostaticsEp. #1082: Joe PerniceEp. #1071: Buck 65Ep. #971: Change of HeartEp. #892: Fucked UpEp. #889: Rick White and The SadiesEp. #880: Guided By VoicesEp. #842: Daniel Romano's OutfitEp. #821: Kurt VileEp. #744: Don PyleEp. #590: Bob YoungEp. #496: Iggy PopSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every year Canada Reads chooses one book that everyone should read right now – and it's a series of great debates that gets us there! In this live recording of Unreserved, Rosanna speaks with Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers and Billy-Ray Belcourt about why Billy-Ray's A Minor Chorus is THE book for our present time. The story follows a queer Cree man, an academic and writer, who returns to his home community in northern Alberta after a long time away.

Chef Chris Valdes shares Latin-inspired Easter recipes; Binge This: Live events to look out for; Billy Ray talks new book, 'Burn the Water' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chef Chris Valdes shares Latin-inspired Easter recipes; Binge This: Live events to look out for; Billy Ray talks new book, 'Burn the Water' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can a novel with a singular voice also be a chorus? Can it reject the conventions of the novel and still be a novel? Poet, essayist, and novelist Billy-Ray Belcourt tells critic Matt Hooley how his desire to write a novel that “would sound like something else,” led him to produce A Minor Chorus, his experimental debut novel. Together they consider how Billy-Ray's vulnerable, first-person narrator makes room for other voices, or more precisely, how it becomes “a voice that could focalize the desires of a community.” Billy-Ray discusses how his influences— queer theory, indigenous novelists, and contemporary autofiction—harmonize in his search for a new form. While author and critic trace the circuits of grief and melancholy that run from Roland Barthes to Billy-Ray, their conversation is joyful, reminding listeners that romance and intimacy sustain us and that beautiful sentences matter. His answer to this season's signature question attests to the way that even the classroom can be refashioned, like the novel, into a chorus. Mentioned in this episode By Billy-Ray Belcourt: A Minor Chorus A History of My Brief Body This Wound is a World Also mentioned: The Summer Day “Arundhati Roy Sees Delhi as a Novel” Rachel Cusk, The Shakespeare and Company Interview “The State of the Political Novel: An Interview with Édouard Louis” “100 Things About Writing a Novel” Mourning Diary Ann Cvetkovich Joshua Whitehead Mourning and Melancholia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Can a novel with a singular voice also be a chorus? Can it reject the conventions of the novel and still be a novel? Poet, essayist, and novelist Billy-Ray Belcourt tells critic Matt Hooley how his desire to write a novel that “would sound like something else,” led him to produce A Minor Chorus, his experimental debut novel. Together they consider how Billy-Ray's vulnerable, first-person narrator makes room for other voices, or more precisely, how it becomes “a voice that could focalize the desires of a community.” Billy-Ray discusses how his influences— queer theory, indigenous novelists, and contemporary autofiction—harmonize in his search for a new form. While author and critic trace the circuits of grief and melancholy that run from Roland Barthes to Billy-Ray, their conversation is joyful, reminding listeners that romance and intimacy sustain us and that beautiful sentences matter. His answer to this season's signature question attests to the way that even the classroom can be refashioned, like the novel, into a chorus. Mentioned in this episode By Billy-Ray Belcourt: A Minor Chorus A History of My Brief Body This Wound is a World Also mentioned: The Summer Day “Arundhati Roy Sees Delhi as a Novel” Rachel Cusk, The Shakespeare and Company Interview “The State of the Political Novel: An Interview with Édouard Louis” “100 Things About Writing a Novel” Mourning Diary Ann Cvetkovich Joshua Whitehead Mourning and Melancholia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

Former PGA Professional Golfer Billy Ray Brown stops by & the latest trending stories from across sports, culture, and entertainment.

What should have been a night of celebration turned heavy fast — Billy Ray’s absence cast a long shadow over Miley’s big moment, Jay-Z broke his silence with raw emotion over allegations that shook his world, and Taylor Frankie Paul’s date spiraled into a tense confrontation over her past arrest. Rob’s latest exclusives and insider reporting can be found at robshuter.substack.com His forthcoming novel, It Started With A Whisper, is now available for pre-orderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 SEGMENT 1: Soap Legend, Thaao Penghlis, talks about his podcast “The Great Escape”, his love of travel, wanting to be an archaeologist as a child, https://open.spotify.com/show/3e1LEyxSB3muvlGTktEBgo?si=aace7dc26d8a44f6 25:19 SEGMENT 2: Screenwriter Billy Ray talks about his young adult Romeo and Juliet novel, Burn the Water. He also talks about writing The Hunger Games films.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230612470-burn-the-water46:13 SEGMENT 3: James and Producer Joey V. review “Ready or Not 2” and give some quick thoughts about “Project Hail Mary”Keep up to date with 2 Rivers Comic Con, coming back to St. Charles on April 25 and 26, 2026 https://2riverscomiccon.com/ Check out the ‘Justice League Revisited Podcast' with Susan Eisenberg and James Enstall at https://anchor.fm/justiceleague Thanks to our sponsors Historic St. Charles, Missouri (https://www.discoverstcharles.com/), Bug's Comics and Games (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070575531223)Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/3Y0D2iaZl Patreon -   https://www.patreon.com/GeekToMeRadio Website -   http://geektomeradio.com/   Podcast -   https://anchor.fm/jamesenstall Facebook -   https://www.facebook.com/GeekToMeRadio/  Twitter -   https://twitter.com/geektomeradio  Instagram -   https://www.instagram.com/geektomeradio/ Producer - Joseph Vosevich https://twitter.com/Joey_Vee 

What does it take to write a story that faces darkness without surrendering to it? In this episode, Tricia speaks with acclaimed screenwriter Billy Ray about his move into YA fiction with Burn the Water, a future-set story shaped by Shakespeare, political urgency, and a deep belief in young people's capacity to lead us forward. Their conversation explores community, imagination, hope, and the discipline of creating when the world feels bleak. Billy also offers a sharp look at his writing process, including what changed when he moved from screenwriting to novel writing, and why he sees writing less as inspiration and more as problem-solving. In this conversation, you'll hear: Why Billy Ray believes community is at the core of everything he writes How Romeo and Juliet and The Hunger Games helped shape Burn the Water Why setting a story 400 years in the future opened up new creative possibilities What it means to write for teens living through uncertainty and disenfranchisement Why hope is not passive, but something we practice How writing can help us process emotion, perspective, and possibility What surprised Billy most about shifting from screenwriting to novel writing Why he approaches writing like a mechanic, not a mystic How structure, routine, and problem-solving power his creative process Memorable ideas from the episode: Billy Ray reflects on the role of story in helping us imagine better futures, even when the present feels unstable. He talks about art as a way to tell the truth through invention, and about the importance of refusing hopelessness. He also shares a compelling view of young people, not as passive inheritors of crisis, but as the very people who may lead us through it. Episode takeaway This is a conversation about craft, courage, and the necessity of hope. For writers, readers, and anyone thinking seriously about the futures we are building, this episode offers both creative insight and moral clarity. Join Tricia for a free Futures Literacy session: https://triciafriedman.com/futureoffun/  

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For this Bonus episode, Brian speaks to Ryan Verill (The Disc-Connected) and Billy Ray Brewton, two of the co-founders of ANTENNA RELEASING - the newly launched boutique film distribution company focused on a filmmaker-forward approach, prioritizing partnerships, transparency, and physical media releases. Ryan and Billy Ray talk about how the company came into being as well as its mission statement and their first film release. Check out all things Antenna Releasing here: https://www.antennareleasing.com/ Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon (5$/ month gets you everyhting): https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod This month's episode of Pure Cinema is brought to you by - DIABOLIKDVD: https://diabolikdvd.com/ This episode is sponsored by MUBI! Get 30 days of great cinema free at https://mubi.com/purecinema (and we'd love it if you would give them a try!) Brian's Directed By shirts can be found here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/filmmakershirts The show is now on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/purecinemapod.bsky.social As are Brian: https://bsky.app/profile/bobfreelander.bsky.social Elric: https://bsky.app/profile/elrickane.bsky.social and the New Beverly: https://bsky.app/profile/newbeverly.bsky.social