Podcasts about Birmingham

Once the powerhouse of the Anglo-Saxon world, the kingdom of Mercia dominated not just Wessex but nearly all its neighbouring realms. At its height, Mercia held sway over regions that include modern Birmingham and even London. Though the kingdom eventually faded with the rise of Alfred the Great, its story—and its influence—were far from over.In this episode, Matt Lewis sits down with historian Annie Whitehead to uncover the enduring legacy of the Mercians. From the fierce warrior-king Penda, to the empire-building Offa, to the legendary Lady Godiva, the people of Mercia helped shape the foundations of the English nation in ways both dramatic and surprising.MORERise of WessexListen on AppleListen on SpotifyWhy The Early Middle Ages MatterListen on AppleListen on SpotifyGone Medieval is presented by Matt Lewis, edited by Ella Blaxill and Amy Haddow and produced by Rob Weinberg. The Senior Producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click Here for the Show Notes In today's episode, Marco answers a detailed question from Dave, who's working to replace his day-job income with consistent rental cash flow. Dave wants to know whether focusing on lower-cost properties—typically under $100,000 and producing $250–$350 per month in true net cash flow—is the smartest way to scale both income and number of properties. Marco breaks down the difference between cheap and low-cost properties, explains why cash-flow-centric strategies differ from appreciation-focused investing, and walks through real examples from markets like Memphis, Birmingham, Dayton, and Northwest Indiana. He also discusses neighborhood classes, realistic return expectations, and why comparing deals side by side matters more than price alone. This episode offers clear, practical insight for investors focused on maximizing cash flow and building a portfolio designed for income and long-term freedom. If you're ready to take the next step, listen in, subscribe to the podcast, and reach out to Marco's team to learn how you can start building a cash-flow-focused rental portfolio today. -------------------------------- Throwback Thursday Episode (The episode originally took place in the year 2020) This episode is part of our Throwback Series and may include references to older content such as web classes, events, promotions, or links that are no longer active or available. While the conversation and insights still hold value, please note that some information may be outdated. -------------------------------- If you missed our last episode, be sure to listen to TBT: Ask Marco - Do Low Cost Houses Make Good First Investments? Download your FREE copy of:  The Ultimate Guide to Passive Real Estate Investing. See our available Turnkey Cash-Flow Rental Properties. Our team of Investment Counselors has much more inventory available than what you see on our website.  Contact us today for more deals.

We'll update Birmingham's homicide total for the year, especially since we leaned into that story so much in '24. Also, there's more security coming to the SNAP program, and it was hard for a lot of people to watch Alabama in the Rose Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year to you all! ٱلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ We start the year with an absolute belter: The lovely and handsome doctor Hasan Al-Habib! Hasan is an incredible award-winning comic and an absolute delight to watch, in this set he talks about growing up in Birmingham and his Iraqi heritage. He is also, as stated, a very handsome doctor. Alongside a superb set, Hasan talks with host and MC James Ross about about divorce, Islam and how much of your past can be tax deductible. If you'd like to see more from Hasan you can follow him on Instagram HERE. Do you want to see Hasan do a spot on impression of his parents? Then consider joining our Patreon where you can get early access to podcast episodes and watch full videos of Quantum Leopard comedy shows, from the high-energy openers to the loveliest of headliners, including the set from this very episode! Quantum Leopard is a lovely comedy night for lovely people and you can find more links to info about us here: https://linktr.ee/quantumleopard   Edited by Rhys Lawton Original show recording by Dave Nattriss Music is by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)  

On this week's episode of the Denise Ilitch Show, Denise explores the power of overcoming adversity, staying positive, and giving back to the world around us. Join Denise as she sits down with three remarkable guests: Ron Weiser, founder of McKinley Associates and a passionate civic and philanthropic leader; Matt Jonna, co-founder and CEO of Plum Market, whose entrepreneurial journey inspires resilience; and Lori Karbal, owner of Lori Karbal Fine Home and Gifts in Birmingham, who brings creativity and heart to her community. Tune in for uplifting stories, practical wisdom, and a celebration of those who make a difference—because on the Denise Ilitch Show, it's all about turning challenges into opportunities to give back.

Welcome to Episode 350 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club!Saints headed to Birmingham City and came away with a frustrating draw. A poor first half set the tone and even an incredible save couldn't get The Saints back on track.So what went wrong and what does it say about where Saints are right now?Are the same old issues creeping back in?Why does it still feel so hard to turn decent spells into goals?Neil Crespin is joined by Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour, and Alfie House to dissect the Birmingham performance, pick apart the tactical and psychological sticking points, and ask what Saints need to tighten up immediately.We also look ahead to the next test: Millwall at home on New Year's Day. Can The Saints start the new year with a win?And because it's Episode 350, we're celebrating properly: a special quiz to mark the milestone, and a look back to 2017We also confirm details of an exciting upcoming Total Saints Podcast Live Show at St Mary's Stadium on Thursday 22nd January 2026, in partnership with the Saints Foundation. Patreon members will receive first access to tickets, with more details coming very soon.Patreon: https://patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastMerch: https://shop.totalsaints.co.ukSocials: @TotalSaintsPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the week between Christmas and New Year, we're listening back to some of our favourite episodes of 2025, this episode was first published in September.On September 21, 2001, Omar al-Bayoumi was arrested in Birmingham on suspicion of the preparation, instigation or commission of acts of terrorism. Police would have seven days before they would need to charge, extradite, or release him. Over the next week of questioning, there would be extraordinary revelations -- but also leads not followed, and crucial information not shared. So what went wrong? This is part two of a three-part special investigative series.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Amardeep Bassey, journalist, The Sunday Times.Host: Taryn Siegel. Producer: Taryn Siegel.Read more: Revealed after 24 years, how UK was forced to free 9/11 ‘plotter'Clips: Metropolitan Police Services.Photo: Tony Bell.Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.comThis podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wie es sich gehört, fassen wir in der letzten Folge des Jahres noch einmal 2025 zusammen. Okay, ehrlich gesagt haben wir so ziemlich die ganze Menschheitsgeschichte zusammengefasst. Von Depeche Mode über Fußballalben bis zur Flixbus-Fahrt ohne Bier war wirklich alles dabei. Einen kleinen Ausblick auf 2026 gibt es natürlich auch und Ohst und Casi wünschen sich für das kommende Jahr zwei Sachen: Dass es wieder DM-Karten zu kaufen geben wird – und dass Ihr uns auch im neuen Jahr weiterhin die Treue haltet

As is my custom for the past 21 years, my year end column illuminates Alabama political luminaries that passed away this year. We lost some good ones. Former State Senator and Lt. Governor George McMillan passed away in Birmingham at 81. George was a vivacious, delightful gentleman, who never met a stranger. I never knew anyone who ever met George that did not like him. He began his meteoric political career at an early age. He was elected to the State Senate from Jefferson County in 1974 and was elected lieutenant governor in 1978. He lost a razor-thin election to...Article Link

A huge win away from home at Carrow Road as Watford finish off 2025 with three wins on the bounce while heading into the play-offs.Ned and James discuss the game in depth, have we got a settled starting 11? - how will this be changed on new years day as we face Birmingham at home. A big three points on the road and another win away from home - have we fixed our away form? pushing our way up the table into 6th. How important is January for the golden boys?Guess the player returns alongside much more!Thank you for an amazing 2025, we're so excited for what's to come in 2026!Let us know your thoughts!! Follow us on Twitter! @yellowsqurdpodFollow us on Instagram! @yellowsquaredpodFollow us on TikTok! @yellowsquaredpod

Benjamin Bloom discusses EFL Championship Round 23 - take advantage of our Nord VPN offer at www.nordvpn.com/BBFC CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:23 - Coventry 0-2 Ipswich, Boro 0-1 Hull, Millwall 2-1 Bristol C, Norwich 0-1 Watford 26:34 - Nord VPN Promo 29:18 - Wrexham 2-1 Preston, WBA 2-1 QPR, Stoke 2-1 Sheff Utd, Leicester 2-1 Derby 46:01- Birmingham 1-1 Southampton, Oxford 0-1 Swansea, Sheff Wed 0-0 Blackburn, Portsmouth 2-1 Charlton 58:48 - Outro

Sportstime today begins with Brett & Bryant's Top and Not Top Story. Next, we talk to Pat Smith of WJOX in Birmingham to talk some college football. We conclude this hour talking the NFL.

In this episode, Bill Betts is joined once again by Vicky from The Pet Accountants to reflect on the recent success of the Pet Pro Expo and share exciting updates about the upcoming 2026 event in Birmingham on October 3rd.Vicky gives us an insider's look at what made this year's event such a hit – from the overwhelmingly positive feedback (with 99.9% of attendees rating it as excellent!) to the practical suggestions they've already taken on board to improve next year's experience.They discuss plans for longer networking breaks, fewer but more impactful speakers, and the possibility of turning the event into a two-day experience. Most importantly, the conversation reinforces why events like this are essential – they bridge the gap between grooming skills and business success, helping pet professionals grow not just as stylists, but as entrepreneurs.

In this episode, Bill Betts is joined once again by Vicky from The Pet Accountants to reflect on the recent success of the Pet Pro Expo and share exciting updates about the upcoming 2026 event in Birmingham on October 3rd.Vicky gives us an insider's look at what made this year's event such a hit – from the overwhelmingly positive feedback (with 99.9% of attendees rating it as excellent!) to the practical suggestions they've already taken on board to improve next year's experience.They discuss plans for longer networking breaks, fewer but more impactful speakers, and the possibility of turning the event into a two-day experience. Most importantly, the conversation reinforces why events like this are essential – they bridge the gap between grooming skills and business success, helping pet professionals grow not just as stylists, but as entrepreneurs.

Dr. Dan Schneider is an Adjunct Professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville and an Associate Staff Member at the St. John Henry Newman Research Centre for Theology at Maryvale Institute in Birmingham, England. A former U.S. Army attack helicopter pilot, Gulf War veteran, and amateur boxer, Schneider has nearly two decades of experience in Catholic evangelization and teaching. As a founding member of Liber Christo, a movement with Fr. Chad Ripperger, he provides resources for priests and laity in the apostolate of deliverance and exorcism. Schneider is the author of The Liber Christo Method: A Field Manual for Spiritual Combat (TAN Books, 2023), offering practical “guerrilla warfare” tactics for spiritual battles, including five key strategies: Renunciation of Evil Influences, Repentance, Examination of Conscience, Learning Power and Authority, and Prayer. A sought-after speaker, he advocates for sacramental living and spiritual discipline to combat diabolical influences, drawing on his military and theological expertise. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Join thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family—apply today in just minutes at https://meetfabric.com/SHAWN. Go to https://helixsleep.com/srs for 27% Off Sitewide https://USCCA.com/srs https://bubsnaturals.com – USE CODE SHAWN Dr. Dan Schneider Links: The Liber Christo Method - https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-liber-christo-method-a-field-manual-for-spiritual-combat/?afmc=7e Spiritual Warfare Q & A - https://tanbooks.com/products/books/spiritual-warfare-q-and-a-for-priests-and-laity/?afmc=7e The Sins of the Father - https://tanbooks.com/products/books/sins-of-the-father-a-catholic-and-biblical-approach-to-generational-curses/?afmc=7e Holy League Institute - https://holyleagueinstitute.com General inquires, email and web page - Info@holyleagueinstitute.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we're joined by Austin Cole to discuss the three-part series Black/African Liberation & Grassroots Economies, beginning with part one: "Rootedness for our people, our economies, our liberation." We start with Toni Morrison's concept of rootedness and how it informs urban planning and economic development. From there, we'll dig into Strategies of Counter-war—how fascists are shaping local policy, and how BAP-Baltimore is building alternatives from the ground up. We examine the threat of elite capture and the strategic use of municipal power: how can engagement with the state enable collective self-determination rather than dilute it? Can it do such a thing?  We also explore expanded notions of self-defense, the Black commune as theorized by George Jackson and Orisanmi Burton, and the four principles guiding grassroots efforts toward that vision. Finally, we'll sit with the question of mass consciousness—what it demands of us now, and how we might cultivate it together.   Austin Cole was raised in Springfield, Ohio, and his people come from the Mississippi Delta and Birmingham, Alabama. He is an organizer, writer, and community development planning practitioner. His professional work focuses on environmental/climate justice, transforming economic systems, and Black/African liberation. He is a member of and currently serves as National Co-Coordinator for the Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) and co-coordinates of BAP's Haiti/Americas Team.   Support our work via patreon!   Black/African Liberation & Grassroots Economies PT. I: "Rootedness" for Our People, Our Economies, Our Liberation   Black/African Liberation & Grassroots Economies PT. II: Situating  'Economy' and Ourselves in the Struggle from the Internal (Neo)Colony Additional writings (not yet released as of the recording of this episode in late 2024) Black/African Liberation & Grassroots Economies PT. III: Constructing the Counter-War That Our Liberation Demands Black/African Liberation & Grassroots Economies PT. IV: Collective Struggle Is Our past and Future  

This is a re-release celebrating a decade of love and allyship on A Gay And A NonGay. This week we're throwing it back to November 2020... On this episode, Dan and James are joined by the rainbow of metal, the Metal God himself, Rob Halford, frontman for Birmingham heavy metal legends Judas Priest. Wahey. Rob came out as gay live on MTV in 1998, today we chat about his incredible journey as the gay frontman of one of the biggest heavy metal bands in the world - his coming out, his meeting with Cilla Black at Buckingham Palace and his friendship with Lady GaGa! He offers his support to outsiders in the LGBTQ+ community and this episode is a really important reminder that not all gay people are the same. Get those leathers on and strap in… Follow A Gay & A NonGay TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@gaynongay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@gaynongay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@gaynongay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@gaynongay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gaynongay.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠us@gaynongay.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 349 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club!Saturday brought another frustrating away day for Saints, as a depressingly familiar performance ended in a 2–1 defeat at Oxford United. Despite dominating possession, Saints once again lacked tempo, incision, and defensive control — conceding late to leave fans asking some uncomfortable questions.Is the early new-manager bounce already fading?Are Saints becoming too predictable again?And has the January transfer window suddenly become even more important?Neil Crespin is joined by Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour, and Alfie House to pick apart what went wrong at Oxford, why Saints struggled to turn possession into threat, and whether this is a wobble to ride out — or a warning sign that deeper issues are resurfacing.The panel also looks ahead to a quick return to action away at Birmingham, just weeks after Saints beat them at St Mary's, with suspensions and injuries for Blues adding extra intrigue to Monday night's clash.We also confirm details of an exciting upcoming Total Saints Podcast Live Show at St Mary's Stadium on Thursday 22nd January 2026, in partnership with the Saints Foundation.Patreon members will receive first access to tickets, with more details coming very soon.Patreon: https://patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastMerch: https://shop.totalsaints.co.ukSocials: @TotalSaintsPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Galatians 4:4-47; David Balzer, Chaplain to the Art and Music Community in Birmingham.

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In the months after they got a puppy, Chris and Beth in Birmingham, England, sent me voice recordings. Which were amazing. And I made a story with them.

Salud y metal desde Sevilla Raúl Galleg os saluda y dedico el primer programa a una de mis bandas más queridas, Magnum. Los de Birmingham, con ese característico hard rock melódico con alma, la voz única de Bob Catley las guitarra del Tony Clarkin, cerebro de la banda y lideres ambos. Repaso los seis primeros álbumes en estudio. Larga Vida. 1 - Kingdom of Madness 2 - Invasion 3 - The Battle 4 - If I could live forever 5 - Great Adventure 6 - The Spirit 7 - Soldier of the line 8 - Sacred hour 9 – The teacher 10 - So far away 11 – The Word 12 – Just like an arrow…. 13 - How Far Jerusalem 14 – Les Morts Dansant 15 – On a storytellers night 16 – All England´s Eyes 17 - You need a lot of love 18 – Vigilante 19 - Lonely night

Benjamin Bloom discusses EFL Championship Round 23 - take advantage of our Nord VPN offer at www.nordvpn.com/BBFC CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:17 - Coventry 1-0 Swansea, Boro 0-0 Blackburn, Millwall 0-0 Ipswich, Sheff Wed 2-2 Hull 18:21 - Nord VPN Promo 21:32 - Stoke 0-0 Preston, WBA 1-2 Bristol C, Leicester 1-2 Watford, Portsmouth 1-1 QPR 37:42 - Birmingham 1-1 Derby, Oxford 2-1 Southampton, Wrexham 5-3 Sheff Utd, Norwich 1-0 Charlton 53:06 - Outro

Jumu'ah Khutbah recorded at Green Lane Masjid, Birmingham, UK.https://www.greenlanemasjid.org

Send us a textListen to George Gilliam, owner of Uncle G's Pizza in Birmingham, Alabama on The Hot Slice Podcast with Pizza TodayMerry Christmas from all of us at Pizza Today and Pizza Expo. This week on The Hot Slice Podcast with Pizza Today, we are replaying one of the most popular episodes of 2025 with George Gilliam, owner of Uncle G's Pizza in Birmingham, Alabama. George reached out to us to do a story on how he has doubled and tripled slow days at the restaurant. The conversion was so captivating that we wanted to share it on the podcast.  Gilliam set a strategy into motion to turn his slowest days into high-volume sales days. He focused on increasing sales with daily specials one slow day at a time until he covered the entire week. “This kind of aggressive weekday programming has brought in the traffic and revenue we needed on nights that used to be dead,” he says. “I've built out a weekly schedule that gives people a clear reason to visit every single day.” He approached each day with a new special and/or event and shares which days he started with. Uncle G's promotes the days through its social accounts, e-mail and in store. It's designed as weekly programming that Gilliam says people can build into their routines. The conversation on social media led into a genuine talk on AI and advanced technology and their role in small independent pizzerias. Read our article with George “Doubling to Tripling a Restaurant's Slow Day Sales” at https://pizzatoday.com/topics/brand-marketing/doubling-to-tripling-a-restaurants-slow-day-sales/ Learn more about Uncle G's Pizza at https://unclegspizza.com/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/unclegspizza/  

Jack Benny 1946-12-22- Christmas Party At Birmingham General Hospital

We gauge reaction to the u-turn on the inheritance tax hike on farms & business assets. Will Bain also reflects on a massive year for Birmingham's bins - following ongoing strike action from refuse workers in the city. And as almost 13 million shoppers try to bag a last minute gift for their loved ones, we head to one shopping centre in Liverpool.

1:17:32 – Birmingham Pizza of the Sea Review – Holiday Edition – with Chad Bowers and Mike Boody. License for this track: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Attribution: by Chad Bowers – more info at titfos.tumblr.com or onsug.com.

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Nick Scaccio, North America Chief Development Officer Paris Baguette, NY metro. Welcome Nick, for the Michigan business community, tell us about yourself and the company? Metro-Detroit is a major focus for Paris Baguette's U.S. expansion. What market dynamics—demographics, consumer behavior, or business climate—made this region a priority for growth? With 11 additional locations in development, how do you balance rapid expansion with brand consistency, operational excellence, and franchise partner success? Paris Baguette operates at the intersection of fast-casual, bakery, and café dining. How does that positioning help you compete in both dense urban markets and high-demand suburban communities? From a development and investment standpoint, what does a successful metro-Detroit expansion look like over the next few years—for the brand, local workforce, and regional economy? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ Nick Scaccio, Chief Development Officer of Paris Baguette North America, joins Jeffrey to discuss the brand's plans to expand across metro-Detroit following the success of two locations in Birmingham and Dearborn. Paris Baguette, the global French-inspired bakery cafe with over 4,000 locations worldwide, is making a major push across the metro-Detroit area. With two locations already open and operating, and 11 more in development, the brand is thrilled to continue their positive growth, with a new location projected to open in Novi this year. Scaccio speaks to why metro-Detroit is central to the brand's U.S. growth strategy and how it will appeal to the growing fast food scene in urban areas and strong suburban demand for growth, as well as why Detroit's business climate is ideal for expansion overall. Nick Scaccio, North America Chief Development Officer for Paris Baguette, joins 'Michigan Business Beat' to discuss the brand's rapid U.S. expansion and why metro Detroit is a priority market. He explains how Paris Baguette balances growth with brand consistency, supports franchise partners, and competes across urban and suburban markets. The conversation also explores what successful expansion looks like for the local workforce, franchise investors, and the regional economy.

Brent Beaird of First Coast News in Jacksonville joins us to talk more college football. After Brent, Pat Smith of WJOX in Birmingham joins us for even more college football! After them, we have the Big Number of the Day.

We review United's 3-0 win over Birmingham and preview a Boxing Day trip to Disneyland UK (Wrexham).Red Half of SheffieldTwitter/x - @redsheffieldBlueSky - @redsheffieldFacebook - @redhalfofsheffieldYoutube- @redhalfofsheffieldNoah SnyderTwitter/x and BlueSky- @nessman930Insta - @sunpuckChad JarvisTwitter/x/Insta - @Cjarvis_13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 64 of Going anti-Viral, we look back at the past year and beyond to share highlights from past episodes of the Going anti-Viral Podcast. In this selection of highlights, we share the remarkable outcomes of scientific research, hearing from researchers, clinicians, and survivors. These outcomes are the result of the tremendous work and innovation of our guests and the entire scientific research community and the investment of the American people in scientific research. 0:00 – Introduction 1:29 – Dr Judith Currier – Next-Gen HIV Prevention and Treatment 1:59 – Dr Anthony Fauci – A Conversation with Dr Anthony Fauci 2:33 – Dawn Averitt – A Personal Journey with HIV and Advocacy for HIV Research 3:18 – Rebecca Denison – 40+ Years of HIV: What's Changed, What Hasn't, What Shouldn't, What Must 3:44 – Dr Izukanji Sikazwe – Innovations in HIV Service Delivery: Building a Path Forward with Those Left Behind 4:19 – Dr Joseph Eron – HIV Cure Research: State of the Art and Navigating Presentations at CROI 2025 4:48 – Dr Diane Havlir – Preview of the 2025 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) 5:22 – Dr Peter Hotez – The Measles Outbreak and the Role Anti-Science Plays in Threatening Public Health 5:58 – Dr Steven Grinspoon – The Management of Cardiovascular Health in Patients with HIV 6:18 – Dr Ellen Eaton – Treating Substance Use Disorder in an Inpatient Setting 6:41 – Dr Khalil Ghanem – Demystifying Syphilis: Diagnosis and Treatment 7:01 – Dr Carlos del Rio – Providing Healthcare to Foreign-Born and Hard-to-Reach Individuals 7:37 – Dr Yvonne Maldonado – How Vaccines Get Approved in the US: The RSV Story and the Role of the ACIP 8:00 – Dr Demetre Daskalakis – The CDC without Scientific Leadership 8:29 – Dr Rochelle Walensky – The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Current State of Public Health in the US 9:01 – Mary Fisher – Breaking the Silence: An Activist's ApproachFor full episodes, visit the Going anti-Viral Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts__________________________________________________Produced by IAS-USA, Going anti–Viral is a podcast for clinicians involved in research and care in HIV, its complications, and other viral infections. This podcast is intended as a technical source of information for specialists in this field, but anyone listening will enjoy learning more about the state of modern medicine around viral infections. Going anti-Viral's host is Dr Michael Saag, a physician, prominent HIV researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and volunteer IAS–USA board member. In most episodes, Dr Saag interviews an expert in infectious diseases or emerging pandemics about their area of specialty and current developments in the field. Other episodes are drawn from the IAS–USA vast catalogue of panel discussions, Dialogues, and other audio from various meetings and conferences. Email podcast@iasusa.org to send feedback, show suggestions, or questions to be answered on a later episode.Follow Going anti-Viral on: Apple Podcasts YouTubeXFacebookInstagram...

December 27, 1853. On a freezing, snowy night in Birmingham, England, 2,000 people have lined up outside the town hall. They've braved the temperatures for a landmark performance, Charles Dickens' first reading of A Christmas Carol. The tale will become an international sensation and beloved Christmas tradition. In this special episode of HISTORY This Week, we bring you a classic 1949 rendition of the story starring Vincent Price, so you can decide for yourself: What is it about A Christmas Carol that's endured for over 150 years?  ** This episode originally aired December 21, 2020. Get in touch: historythisweekpodcast@history.com  Follow on Instagram: @historythisweek Follow on Facebook: ⁠HISTORY This Week Podcast⁠ To stay updated: http://historythisweekpodcast.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Christmas week so we'll talk about Christmas weather and the growth of Christmas tree farms. And we have the passing of a Birmingham ballplayer who longtime Braves fans will remember. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pat is in the driving seat this week, explaining to Milo and Phoebe what Suetonius thinks about the man who found Rome a city of brick but did some rather nifty cladding work. We also get into the thorny issue of Nolan's Odyssey and which director we would rather have. Sign up to the Patreon for twice as much of this podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/c/mastersofpod You can see Milo on Tour in Birmingham, Leicester Europe and Ireland here: https://www.miloedwards.co.uk/liveshows Merry Christmas and or Saturnalia depending on your preference!

Welcome to Episode 348 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club!In the final game before Christmas, Saints were held to a 1–1 draw at St Mary's by league leaders Coventry City — a result that felt both fair and frustrating.Despite playing over 45 minutes against ten men after an early second-half red card, Saints couldn't find a winner. We break down where it went wrong, whether it was a missed opportunity, and what it tells us about this side under Tonda Eckert.We also look ahead to Boxing Day, as Saints travel north to face Oxford United — a struggling side in the bottom three, but one capable of causing problems on their own patch.Martin Starke is joined this week by Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10), and George Rees-Julian (Daily Echo).COVENTRY CITY REVIEW• Another soft goal conceded from a cross — and familiar defensive issues• Coventry reduced to ten men early in the second half• Nathan Wood scores his first Saints goal to level the game• Over 45 minutes against ten men — why couldn't Saints force a winner?• Tactical questions around shape, substitutions, and attacking intent• Gavin Bazunu going up for a late corner… then playing it short• Post-match flashpoints and Frank Lampard losing his cool• Five unbeaten under Eckert — but the first home game not won since his arrivalLIVE PODCAST ANNOUNCEMENTWe're delighted to announce that Total Saints Podcast will be going live at St Mary's Stadium on Thursday, 22nd January 2026, in partnership with the Saints Foundation.It'll be a live audience, special guests (to be revealed), and a genuinely unique night for Saints fans. Capacity will be limited, with Patreon members getting first access to tickets.More details coming soon — but get the date in the diary.OXFORD UNITED PREVIEW• Boxing Day trip to the Kassam Stadium• Oxford winless in four and sitting in the bottom three• Capable at home despite struggles• Team selection questions ahead of a packed festive schedule• Saints need three points to maintain momentumSUPPORT THE PODCASTPatreon: https://patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastMerch: https://shop.totalsaints.co.ukWebsite & Prediction League: https://www.totalsaints.co.ukOur next episode is live on Sunday 28th December at 7pm — Oxford review and Birmingham preview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! I am alive. Sorta. I have been away, but in this episode of Hammering Down, I sit down and talk about the very whelming offseason Legion has had thus far. What is in the plans for Birmingham? Will they spend big or is a little bit of Moneyball the plan? Or does it even matter because there will be a USLPA Lockout? We talk about it on Hammering Down

In 2022 at the Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham, Clay Stephens finished 11th in the all around final, 4th with the Australian men's gymnastics team snd qualified for two individual apparatus finals. Clay has battled against insurmountable adversity throughout his career which has resulted in him undergoing six surgeries. As a child he was diagnosed with Poland syndrome which for him means he was born with only one pectoral muscle. Early in his adult life Clay was diagnosed with bowel cancer which was removed following multiple incidents of server stomach pain. After embarking on his senior international career for Australia in men's artistic gymnastics in 2017 he suffered the first of three knee injuries that took him out of the sport for significant periods of time. During this time Clay was awakened a full sports scholarship at the University of Illinois and became the team captain of the men's college gymnastics team. All together he underwent five separate knee surgeries to reconstruct his ligaments on both legs but incredibly Clay was able to find the mental strength to return to elite competition. Most recently he travelled to Nepal to build a new classroom and spend time trekking in the Himalayas. And this is his story. 

What truly satisfies us? Today we are looking into the book of Psalms. We can find in the Psalms the reality of our human fallenness, our human fickleness, our sinfulness, our need for redemption, and God's offer of love and forgiveness.The Psalms are like a mountain range–they are the heights. The Psalms are also a valley–they are the depths. In the Psalms you can be met in both places. The book of Psalms is waiting to meet you in the instability and the unfixed character of your own life.Of all the major themes of the Bible, here in the Psalms you can find the revelation of God and His goodness.John Donne, the great 17th century English preacher, poet and Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral, famously said that the Psalms are manna for the soul.For us to understand who we really are requires a knowledge of God and knowing who God is. This in turn sheds a spotlight on who we really are. Studying the Psalms gives this to us.Dr. Mark Gignilliat is professor of divinity at Beeson Divinity School, where he teaches courses in Old Testament and Hebrew. Mark also serves as theologian in residence at St. Peter's Anglican Church in Birmingham. Dr. Gignilliat is married to Naomi, and they have four children.

Day 7 of 12 days of missing person episodes throughout December. In September 1978, Sarjit Kaur Mann travelled to France with her brother and sister in law from her home in Birmingham. When they went back home to the UK, Sarjit decided to stay in France. She never returned home and cryptic phone call about her whereabouts was all the family would receive. Important information provided by: Missing People profile: https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/help-us-find/sarjit-kaur-mann-25-000243https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/mystery-missing-birmingham-woman-who-30758964https://metro.co.uk/2025/05/22/this-grainy-70s-photo-help-police-solve-a-missing-person-case-23002792/https://www.expressandstar.com/news/2025/01/11/police-appeal-for-help-to-find-west-midlands-woman-who-went-missing-in-1976/Music by: dl-sounds.comFollow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unseen-podcast/id1318473466?uo=4Follow the Unseen Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xWK7Mu3bTP6oziZvxrwSK?si=QxvyPkZ2TdCDscnfxyeRawJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/unseenpodFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theunseenpodFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theunseenpod/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theunseenpod?fan_landing=trueSubscribe to 10 Minute True Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-true-crime/id1591474862

In this inaugural episode of Ogletree Deakins' Defensible Decisions podcast, Scott Kelly (shareholder, Birmingham) sits down with Nonnie Shivers (office managing shareholder, Phoenix) to unpack the EEOC's renewed emphasis on systemic, pattern-or-practice enforcement in the wake of a restored quorum and recent leadership moves. This shift highlights the agency's alignment with current administration priorities, moving away from its traditional strategic plan. The discussion covers anticipated litigation and key areas of investigation—particularly focusing on challenges related to race- and sex-based preferences in DEI programs, anti-American national origin bias, and H‑1B abuses. The speakers emphasize the importance for employers to conduct privileged, data-driven audits of their hiring, promotions, transfers, and pay practices. This proactive approach can help validate merit-based decisions and prepare organizations for increased scrutiny.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comSimon is a clinical psychologist who writes about the connections between “Narcissism, Trauma, Fame, and Power” — the name of his substack. He has over 20 years experience in the field of treatment of personality disorders and complex PTSD — the field of psychology in which narcissism is most invoked. We talked about what narcissism is, healthy and unhealthy; and we discuss some famous narcissists — Charlie Chaplin, John Lennon, Hitler, Churchill — and the childhood patterns they have in common. Then of course you-know-who, our Malignant Narcissist-In-Chief.For three clips of our convo — how narcissism is formed in childhood, my own struggles with it, and when narcissism turns malignant — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: growing up in Birmingham; his mom a social worker and his dad a probation officer; Simon working in prison psych units; personality disorders vs mental illness; the Big Five traits; bipolarism; Freud and trauma; cold parenting; the Best Little Boy in the World syndrome; the coping strategies of narcissists; Sly Stallone; Norma Desmond; the benefits of narcissism for society; John Lennon's violent bullying of others; Churchill's childhood wounds; his psychic similarities with Hitler; Charlie Chaplin and sex trafficking; Trump's sadism from a very young age; his nonstop superlatives; his 2020 denialism; his retribution crusade; how Obama's narcissism is different than Trump's; the new interview with Susie Wiles; the new Diddy documentary; Nietzsche's Übermensch; social media as a playground for narcissism; the love-bombing of Trump's 2016 rallies; his empty marriage to Melania; Epstein; and the danger of Trump's psyche when allies like MTG turn on him.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy. Coming up: Arthur Brooks on the science of happiness, Laura Field on the intellectuals of Trumpism, Vivek Ramaswamy on the right's future, Jason Willick on trade and conservatism, and Claire Berlinksi on America's retreat from global hegemony. Please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

Synopsis:  Fifty years ago, factory floor workers at Lucas Aerospace challenged their company's focus on war machines with an innovative plan for socially useful production - and it could be just as relevant today.Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. These audio exclusives are made possible thanks to our member supporters.Description [original release date July 2025]:  Military budgets are skyrocketing across the globe, while funding for social needs—housing, healthcare, education—is being slashed. Politicians often justify this skewed spending by claiming it creates jobs. But what if the people doing those jobs had a say in how public money was used?Fifty years ago, workers at Lucas Aerospace, a U.K. military contractor, designed a visionary proposal known as the Lucas Plan: a worker-led alternative focused on socially useful production rather than weapons of war.In our special report, The Lucas Plan at 50: A Radical Investment in Society, Not the War Machine, Laura spoke with Brian Salisbury, a former Lucas Aerospace shop steward and one of the voices behind that groundbreaking effort. He comes from a proud family of Lucas workers: his father worked there for over 40 years. He himself worked for the company for 22 years at the Birmingham plant. At 90 years old today He says: “At a time when there's a lack of a political alternative narrative to neoliberalism the opportunity to put forward a response from the “bottom up” is essential given the direction of travel by those in power on either side of the Atlantic.”What follows is the full, uncut conversation with Brian—rich with lessons for today's movements for climate justice, peace, and economic democracy.Guest:  Brian Salisbury: Former Lucas Aerospace Shop Steward SPECIAL THANKS: Karen Bell, Joe Guinan, Steve Schofield ADDITIONAL CREW: Stanley Arlidge - Episode Producer, Clementine Malpas, Tiger Nest Films Full Episode Notes are located HERE.  Recommended book:• “The Lucas Plan: A New Trade Unionism in the Making?” by Hilary Wainwright and Dave Elliott, Learn More Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:Democracy & Capitalism: A Failed Experiment?:  Watch / Listen:  Uncut Conversation - EpisodeCommunity Wealth Building: An Economic Reset:  Watch / Listen:  Uncut Conversation - EpisodeDollars and Democracy: Participatory Budgeting:  Watch / Listen:  Episode•  From Cleveland, OH to Preston, UK.  Community Wealth Building, Watch / Listen: Episode Related Articles and Resources:• A Lucas Plan For the Twenty First Century From Asset Manager Arsenal to Green Industrial Strategy, by Khern Rogsly, October 2024 - Common Welath•  The Lucas Plan the Way to an Alternative Security Strategy, by Khem Royally, December 11, 2024, Rethinking Security• UK to cut green levies on businesses in bid to reduce energy costs and boost manufacturing, by Jessica Elgot and Rob Davies, June 22, 2025, The Guardian•. Decarbonising and diversifying defense in the US and the UK:  A workers' enquiry for a Just Transition, Decarbonising-Defence.co.uk•  Wortley Hall, the Worker's Stately home, a member of the co-operative union•. US Defense Secretary Called Europe ‘Pathetic.”  Two BU Experts on Whether the Alliance Is Damaged, by Rich Barlow, March 27, 2025, Boston University Today•  ‘I will not protect you':  Trump Threatens to Abandon Nato Allies, Kaitlan Collins, October 11, 2024, CNN Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders-Executive Producer, Writer; Sabrina Artel-Supervising Producer; Jeremiah Cothren-Senior Producer; Veronica Delgado-Video Editor, Janet Hernandez-Communications Director; Jeannie Hopper-Audio Director, Podcast & Radio Producer, Audio Editor, Sound Design, Narrator; Sarah Miller-Development Director, Nat Needham-Editor, Graphic Design emeritus; David Neuman-Senior Video Editor, and Rory O'Conner-Senior Consulting Producer. FOLLOW Laura Flanders and FriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraflandersandfriends/Blueky: https://bsky.app/profile/lfandfriends.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraFlandersAndFriends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraflandersandfriendsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLRxVeYcB1H7DbuYZQG-lgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauraflandersandfriendsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauraflandersandfriendsACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel

From bomb sites in postwar Birmingham to the centre of British stage and screen, Martin Shaw's life has been shaped by curiosity, kindness and a refusal to play the part he was expected to play.In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien sits down with one of Britain's most enduring actors to trace the journey behind the performances. Shaw reflects on growing up with parents marked by war and frustration, discovering storytelling at school, and the teachers who unlocked a sense of freedom, confidence and purpose. He talks about leaving security behind for drama school, confronting imposter syndrome, and the moment he realised that great acting is not about showing off but about listening.The conversation moves through a remarkable career. From early theatre work and transformative mentors, to working with Roman Polanski on Macbeth, sharing kitchens with Anthony Hopkins, and navigating the highs and costs of fame after The Professionals. Shaw speaks candidly about alcohol, masculinity, spiritual searching and the quiet anger that can linger beneath success. He also explains why kindness on set matters to him, how one encounter with a fan reframed his view of his own work, and why the stage has always remained his creative home.

Blake Lovell and Max Barr preview Purdue vs. Auburn in the 2025-26 college basketball season and share predictions for this highly anticipated non-conference matchup between Matt Painter and Steven Pearl in Birmingham. YEARLY CO Use promo code SE16KIT for a free sizing kit! https://yearlyco.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP Join the "It Just Means More" tier for bonus videos and live streams! Join Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1w_TRbiB0yHCEb7r2IrBg/join FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to caroline.bellcow@gmail.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month! #sec #collegebasketball #predictions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AlabamaSen. Tuberville says US military is forcing Venezuela regime out of powerAJ McCarron is officially the football coach for Birmingham StallionsSalesforce from CA dumps SPLC metrics for determining "hate groups"BLM co-founder of Birmingham chapter arrested for domestic violenceNew state law allows treatment and transfer of injured K-9 officersDHR in Alabama testing new security features on EBT cards in 11 countiesNationalBrown University shooter found dead in storage unit from self inflicted woundHHS Secretary Kennedy prohibits any transgender procedures for minorsFBI in MN details a comprehensive fraud scheme now into Billions of dollarsGA Lt. Governor calls Fulton county DA Fani Willis a "disgrace" after hearingPresident Trump declares Christmas Day and Day after as federal holidays

Every year you will hear stories about how "they" want to cancel Christmas - so how much truth is there to it? Are ‘they' really trying to cancel Christmas?? We go through a few examples over the years and try to get to the bottom of it, including the infamous Winterval Festival in Birmingham!This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 00:04:31 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).This was recorded live at the Oasis Comedy Club in Perth in 22/11/2025!For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/Jess Writes A Rom-Com: https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-comOur awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader ThomasDo Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:The Winterval Myth by Kevin Arscothttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2011/nov/08/winterval-modern-myth-christmashttps://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2011/11/christmas-mail-wintervalhttps://7news.com.au/news/south-australias-education-department-throws-out-parents-claim-adelaide-school-had-cancelled-christmas-c-19996510https://6abc.com/archive/7820429/www.vox.com/2015/11/10/9707034/starbucks-red-cup-controversyhttps://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/dec/23/winterval-man-who-created-christmas-is-cancelled-myth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MUSICRoger Daltrey of The Who is now SIR Roger Daltrey. He was knighted by Prince William at Windsor Castle on Wednesday. It's in recognition of not only his musical achievements, but also his charity work. Here he is on the award, and what his younger self and band would've thought back in the day. https://consequence.net/2025/12/sir-roger-daltrey-knighted/ Sharon Osbourne has given her first interview since the death of her husband Ozzy this past July.Appearing Wednesday on the British TV show Piers Morgan Uncensored, hosted by her longtime friend, she opened up about his health struggles, doing his final show this past July 5th in Birmingham, England, their last conversations and much more. You can watch the show on YouTube, and here are a few excerpts:Sharon Osbourne on the last two weeks of Ozzy's life. OC:...in seven years. :27 [Courtesy of Piers Morgan Uncensored]"He was so happy Piers afterwards. And he kept looking at the papers and he goes to me, 'I never knew so many people like me.' But that was the way he was. I mean, he knew he was famous, but not to the amount that people loved him. It's a whole different thing. And he was just so happy. Happier than we'd seen him in seven years."Sharon Osbourne on dreams Ozzy was having the last week of his life. OC:...he was ready. :26 [Courtesy of Piers Morgan Uncensored]"He was having dreams the last week of his life. He was seeing people that he never knew. I said, 'Well, what kind of people?' He goes, 'All different people. And I just keep walking and walking and I'm seeing all these different people every night. And I go back there and I'm looking at these people and they're looking at me and nobody's talking.' And he he knew. He was ready." Sharon also talked about the first time she and Ozzy met, when they fell in love, how she will never want to get married again, how if she didn't have kids she would have killed herself when he died, and the thing she misses most is holding his hand.On a lighter note, she also talked about how she wanted to get back at Roger Waters for the negative things he said about Ozzy after he died. And that was by sending him a Tiffany box filled with feces, which she used to do to critics who wrote negative reviews about Ozzy's shows without being there. When she did, it was her infant son Jack's poop that would be used.She ultimately decided against it, saying, “Even that is a waste, to send [crap] to him. It's a waste because he's really insignificant. But I just thought, anybody that passes has a family… you don't do that.” (Sharon's not the first musician's wife to do that. Paul and Linda McCartney sent some of their daughter Stella's poop to a journalist who earned their trust, then betrayed them.)Going forward, Sharon says she's continuing to work on an Ozzy bio-pic and that she knows who she wants to play him. When asked if it was Yunglbud she didn't confirm nor deny.https://youtu.be/aaLMsEJKZEQ Kurt Cobain's MTV Unplugged Martin D-18E has been donated to the Royal College of Music London by Peter Freedman, who paid $6,010,000 for it at an auction in 2020. Megadeth have released a trailer for Behind the Mask, the documentary and listening event for their self-titled album that will be in theaters on January 22nd. Watch it on YouTube.Blumhouse Games has released a mini-documentary about Robin Finck of Nine Inch Nails scoring the new horror video game Sleep Awake. Watch it on YouTube.Trailer for new U.K. documentary on David Bowie's final years titled "David Bowie - The Final Act" has been released https://ruralradio.com/rrn/abc_news/trailer-for-new-uk-david-bowie-documentary-released-abcid0409636a/ Guns N' Roses have announced the openers for their summer tour -- rappers Public Enemy will open for them when they are here at Busch Stadium in August. The Eagles, Stevie Nicks, Kings of Leon, Lorde and The Black Keys are among the headliners at the 2026 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, commonly known as Jazzfest.The first weekend, April 23rd to the 26th, will feature Stevie Nicks, Rod Stewart, Kings of Leon, Lorde, Jon Batiste, Tyler Childers, David Byrne, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, St. Vincent, Irma Thomas, The Isley Brothers and The Revivalists.The second weekend, April 30th through May 3rd, features will feature the Eagles, Teddy Swims, The Black Keys, Widespread Panic, Earth, Wind & Fire, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Alabama Shakes, Ziggy Marley, Lake Street Dive, Mavis Staples, Little Feat and Rickie Lee Jones.Passes go on sale tomorrow (Friday) at nojazzfest.com. TVJohn Stamos is joining the next season of Netflix's "Hunting Wives" show. https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/john-stamos-cast-hunting-wives-drama-wife-questions-potential-nude-scenes Sigourney Weaver will appear in Amazon Prime's live-action series of Tomb Raider https://www.the-independent.com/tv/culture/sigourney-weaver-tomb-raider-phoebe-waller-bridge-b2883033.html MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:"Ella McCay" (PG-13) Trailer - A comedy starring (British actress) Emma Mackey as an idealistic young woman trying to juggle family problems while taking over her mentor's job as governor once he accepts a cabinet position in Washington. Woody Harrelson is her sexually irresponsible father, Jamie Lee Curtis is her supportive aunt, and Albert Brooks plays her political mentor. (20%)"Silent Night, Deadly Night" (R) Trailer This is the second remake of a 1984 slasher about a kid who witnesses his parents being murdered by a guy in a Santa suit . . . then grows up, puts on a Santa suit himself, and goes on his own killing spree. It stars Rohan Campbell from "The Monkey" as your killer Santa, and Ruby Modine from "Happy Death Day" as a true crime junkie (slash) his love interest. (84%)"How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (PG) Trailer The 25th anniversary re-release of the live action movie starring Jim Carrey as the Grinch, Taylor Momsen (from The Pretty Reckless) as Cindy Lou Who, and Christine Baranski as the woman who secretly has feelings for the Grinch. (50%)Will Smith hit with another major scandal—longtime friend turns on him in $3 million lawsuit Everybody's getting into the year-end roundup business. Even the deliciously gay hookup app Grindr!!! Here's a sample of their 2025 wrap-up:Mother of the Year: Lady GagaDaddy of the Year: Pedro PascalMother-In-Training: Sabrina CarpenterShow of the Year: "Overcompensating", Prime VideoAlbum of the Year: "Mayhem", Lady GagaSong of the Year: "Abracadabra", Lady GagaGay Dictionary . . . The Phrase on Everyone's Lips: Delulu. (Short for "delusional".)Hottest Man of the Year: Jonathan Bailey (Fiyero in the "Wicked" movies)Movie of the Year: "Kpop Demon Hunters"Bulge of the Year (!!!): Bad BunnyGayest Fashion Trend: Slutty little glassesBest Beef: Cardi B vs. Nicki MinajMost Bears: IrelandHighest Percentage of Twinks: Switzerland AND FINALLYWe all know the debate about "Die Hard". But there are plenty of other films that spark the same argument, "Is this actually a Christmas movie?" Here are 13 more:1. Every "Harry Potter" movie (2001 - 2011). All the "Potter" flicks . . . with the possible exception of the last one . . . have some kind of yuletide vibe . . . or at least a wintry one.2. "Batman Returns" (1992). One of the big set pieces is the lighting of the Gotham Christmas tree.3. "Eyes Wide Shut" (1999). Even though it was released in July, it takes place over Christmas.4. "Gremlins" (1984). This one has Christmas written all over it. And also little green, murderous demons.5. "First Blood" (1982). The first of the "Rambo" films has a Christmas tree in the background of one scene. So . . . Christmas movie!!!6. "Trading Places" (1983). There's a Christmas party, and Dan Aykroyd as a drunken Santa waving a handgun. But it doesn't end on December 25th. If it's a Christmas movie, then it also qualifies as a New Year's movie.7. "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" (2005). This one takes place during the Christmas season in L.A. And it was released in November.8. "Edward Scissorhands" (1990). Kind of a no-brainer.9. "Lethal Weapon" (1987). Another one of those action movies that HAPPENS to take place around Christmas.10. "Rocky" (1976). This might be the greatest American holiday film of all time, because it includes Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. And also punching.11. "Hook" (1991). The scenes in the real world, outside Neverland, are set at Christmas. 12. "Iron Man 3" (2013). The whole movie plays out around Christmas.13. "The Nightmare Before Christmas" (1993). Is it a Christmas movie or a Halloween movie? Why not both?AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.