Podcasts about bonfires

The last day of The Bonfire in Nashville is spent clearing the air over a situation involving Josh Adam Meyers at a Deftones show. Josh over-promised and under delivered tickets to the sold out Madison Square Garden show. Comic and friend Mike Finoia was left out in the cold as a result. Big Jay had to scramble to fix the situation that left a few people unhappy. Bobby was having fun at the show until his view got blocked by a huge afro. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolfSubscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

Welcome to Episode 147! It's a GREMLIN BOYS EPISODE! (our little pistachio boy is sick) Today, what to do when an opponent hates your guts, when powering down a deck goes wrong, and when a cheater is met with a disproportionate response. YEET!  Also the Swan Princess cinematic universe.  Stay Salty! ____ Buy DragonShield Sleeves from our affiliate link! Use code "staysalty" all lowercase, all one word for a discount! Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Get HSM playmats from our friends at Jank Mats! Use our affiliate link!! Email your salty stories to thehowlingsaltmine@gmail.com! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Join Mark Walberg, the host of Temptation Island, as he sits down to answer fan submissions looking to get some advice about their troubles situations. In this episode, Mark gives his thoughts on one girl's boyfriend who can't stop looking at instagram pics and videos of girls they went to high school with together, someone who has a strained relationship with their mother but needs to make it work so they can have a relationship with their sister, and a girl needing to know how to get her boyfriend to handle his money better and pay back the $600 he owes her. If you feel like you could use a Bonfire of your own, you can write into us and submit them to BonfireTalksPodcast@gmail.com or simply send us a DM to our Instagram account @BonfireTalksPodcast. And follow BonfireTalks online:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bonfiretalkspodcastEMAIL: BonfiretalksPodcast@gmail.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@BonfireTalksPodcast

John is joined by Tim and DJ to discuss the breaking news of a serious inquiry by the Fire to Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne. https://meninred97.com/sources-chicago-fire-in-chase-to-sign-kevin-de-bruyne/

Bobby and Jay are live in front of a Nashville studio audience at SiriusXM studios. Kid Rock snubs Jay at the Ryman Auditorium show the night before. Jacob is in attendance on Zoom and reveals to the crowd that his dog had his eyeballs removed. Then he declares that he is the toughest member of the Bonfire and would beat every member in a fight. Christine says that Jay once proposed to her and took it back because the universe stepped in. Bobby tries to get them to marry on the show. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolfSubscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

Most of the Bonfire crew broadcasts live from the SXM Nashville studios. Black Lou and Jacob are on Zoom and one of them is furious because his microphone sounds like a transmission from the moon. Kelly Clarkson sings The Outfield and her wink at the crowd sends Bob into a tizzy. Bobby goes into the woods to play paintball with his son and friends and it turns into a zombie apocalypse. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolfSubscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

John is joined by DJ and Tim to breakdown a thrilling (actually) 0-0 draw against 90' of Messi.

"Retreat is a knockout! With keenly observed depictions of elite society, Krysten Ritter takes us on a journey with con artist Liz Dawson when a new opportunity lands her in a world of trouble. A razor sharp and utterly shocking twist propels the roller-coaster ending. Fans of First Lie Wins will devour this clever, masterfully plotted novel. Not to be missed! This book has bestseller written all over it!" - Wendy Walker, bestselling author of What Remains "Multitalented Krysten Ritter is back with a sexy, breakneck thriller that immerses readers in the sometimes-glamorous and sometimes-deadly life of a con artist. Full of surprises and edge-of-your-seat scenes, RETREAT is a wild ride." - Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of She's Not Sorry Beloved star of Marvel's Jessica Jones, Krysten Ritter is also an internationally bestselling writer whose first suspense novel, Bonfire, drew comparisons to Patricia Highsmith and Gillian Flynn-Flynn herself praised it as "a phenomenal, haunting debut." Ritter's much-awaited second thriller, RETREAT is the addictive, twisty, and atmospheric story of a beautiful con artist who insinuates herself into a wealthy socialite's world. It could be the con of her life-or it could be the thing that ends it. Blending the juicy vibe of White Lotus with the dark deceit of The Undoing and Ripley, RETREAT is, "Smart, sexy and wickedly fun," says Ellery Lloyd, bestselling author of The Club, " . everything you want in a sun-drenched thriller." Liz Dawson is very good at the game. She's clever, cool, and confident, moving effortlessly among the elite. In short: a brilliant serial con artist. When the beautiful, wealthy Isabelle Beresford, who owns a fabulous villa on the Mexican coast, offers Liz a job handling the installation of some art at the vacant Casa Esmeralda, it is an offer she cannot refuse. Time alone at an exclusive beach retreat could be the perfect opportunity for Liz to reset, and maybe finally shed the grip of her addiction to the perfect con. Liz does not anticipate being mistaken for Isabelle, though, and the temptation to slip into the socialite's identity proves irresistible. Yet, once she has "become" Isabelle, Liz discovers some truths about the absent woman and the dangers that surround her. Dangers that now surround Liz as well.As an actor, writer, producer and director, Krysten Ritter is known throughout the entertainment industry. She brings her wealth of knowledge to RETREAT with an eye to produce and star in a future dramatic adaptation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Beth Broderick is a thirty -plus year veteran of stage and screen as well as a writer, model and chef. She is widely known for her portrayal of Aunt Zelda in the long running hit TV series “Sabrina the teenage Witch”. Beth has appeared in over forty seven feature and made for television films including the “The Merry Gentlemen” which recently debuted at No. 1 on NETFLIX and “Holiday Mismatch” a new Hallmark hit. Others include: “Bonfire of the Vanities”, “Stealing Home”, “Psycho Beach Party”, “Christmas Town”, “When I Think of Christmas”, “Revenge of the Bridesmaids” and many others as well the soon to be released Hulu feature, “The Nana Project”. She recently completed filming on “The Prince”. She has also starred in numerous series such as “Heart's Afire”, “Glory Days”, The Five Mrs. Buchanans” and has been a featured recurring character on “Lost” “Under the Dome” “Love and Death” and many others. Beth has an extensive background in fundraising and community outreach. She has was the co-founder of MOMENTUM a program for persons with AIDS in 1985 and has been working with the Good Shepherd Home for women in Los Angeles for over 34 years. She is a major advocate for Los Angeles Metro and was recently featured as keynote speaker for the “On the Move” convention. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of “The Realm Company”. Beth also writes a column on SUBSTACK which boasts over 5 thousand subscribers. “Wit and Wisdom for the Ages from the Aged”. She is a dedicated home cook who also loves to travel and experience new cultures and cuisines. We chat about her love of cooking, recently becoming a model, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, The profound experiences from working as an AIDS activist, grief, ego, rejection & moving forward, Substack articles, ageism (thriving with age), graduating early (basically being a genius) + plenty more! Check Beth out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethabroderick/ Substack: https://substack.com/@bethbroderick Twitter / X: https://x.com/BethBroderick ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan

Welcome to “Onward! A Rose City Podcast”; a place for all your Portland Thorns, Portland Timbers, 107IST, Timbers Army, & Rose City Riveters news, along with stories of our club and culture's history plus a look into the future of soccer support in Portland, Oregon.   ON THIS EPISODE! PTFC Chat: Timbers and Thorns play this weekend! So does Timbers2 - for freeee! Riveters Bonfire Booked! Club and more! LINKS! TA Ttifo painting RSVP TA Rail banner painting - Email annie.schott@timbersarmy.org CPR Classes registgration Booked! Club RSVP Featured Partner: Highland Stillhouse Partnerships volunteering Columbia Store pass Donation Drives Ticket Exchange Facebook - Discord Have a ticket to donate? Send it to ticketdonation@107ist.org 107ist.org

HR Heretics welcomes back guest Brett Queener, Managing Director at Bonfire Ventures, for a check in on the current venture landscape.Fresh from raising a $245 million fund, Queener explores how AI is fundamentally changing software companies, emphasizing the need for rapid iteration and questioning traditional playbooks. He shares thoughtful perspectives on evaluating AI startups beyond the hype, the changing nature of talent requirements, and why successful companies must embrace a "change economy" mentality to thrive.*Email us your questions or topics for Kelli & Nolan: hrheretics@turpentine.coFor coaching and advising inquire at https://kellidragovich.com/HR Heretics is a podcast from Turpentine.Support HR Heretics Sponsors:Planful empowers teams just like yours to unlock the secrets of successful workforce planning. Use data-driven insights to develop accurate forecasts, close hiring gaps, and adjust talent acquisition plans collaboratively based on costs today and into the future. ✍️ Go to https://planful.com/heretics to see how you can transform your HR strategy.Metaview is the AI assistant for interviewing. Metaview completely removes the need for recruiters and hiring managers to take notes during interviews—because their AI is designed to take world-class interview notes for you. Team builders at companies like Brex, Hellofresh, and Quora say Metaview has changed the game—see the magic for yourself: https://www.metaview.ai/hereticsKEEP UP WITH BRETT, NOLAN + KELLI ON LINKEDINBrett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettqueener/Nolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-church/Kelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellidragovich/—LINKS:Bonfire Ventures: https://www.bonfirevc.com/—OTHER RECOMMENDED LINKS:The Change Economy: —TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro (01:07) Bonfire's $245M New Fund (03:24) Today's Frothy AI Market (06:30) The 11X AI SDR Case Study (08:18) AI's Revolutionary Impact on Products (11:12) First-Time vs. Repeat Founders in AI (14:39) Sponsors: Planful | Metaview(17:38) Rethinking How Companies Operate (19:43) Hiring in the AI Era (22:58) Teams Getting Younger and AI Native (25:04) The Future of Junior Roles (28:22) The 11X Controversy Explained (30:29) Evaluating What's Real in AI Companies (33:29) Vibey Revenue and Real Value (37:00) Product Viability and Renewals (39:42) Assessing Founders and Products (42:10) The Case for In-Office Collaboration (44:31) The "Holy S**t" Product Moment (46:09) Wrap This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hrheretics.substack.com

Welcome to Episode 146!  Today we are joined by our friends Sarah and Sandwich of Girl Pod! This week, we check back in with a very salty playgroup, talk about scooping with spells on the stack, and lament the downfall of Dog Umbra. Also, many Marks, butter, and Sarah will dog walk your ass. Go check out Girl Pod on their YouTube channel and everywhere else! Stay Salty! ____ Buy DragonShield Sleeves from our affiliate link! Use code "staysalty" all lowercase, all one word for a discount! Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Get HSM playmats from our friends at Jank Mats! Use our affiliate link!! Email your salty stories to thehowlingsaltmine@gmail.com! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

John is joined by Matt, DJ, and Tim to speculate on who is suiting up for both the Fire and Miami this Sunday. Dje D'Avilla is spotted at training. Guti is approaching a return. Miami travel to Chicago  as the Fire look to capitalize to showcase their attack in front of a big crowd.

#updateai #customersuccess #saas #businessJon Johnson and Josh Schachter sit down with Brett Queener, Managing Director at Bonfire Ventures, to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of software companies in the age of AI. Brett shares his thoughts on the future of SaaS, the importance of speed and innovation, and the critical role of product marketing.They dive into founders' challenges and anxieties in today's "change economy," where software evolves at warp speed, and discuss what it takes to build a defensible business amidst ever-growing competition.Join us as Brett provides insights on how startups can thrive by truly solving customer problems and staying ahead in the AI-driven tech landscape.Timestamps:0:00 – Preview, Intros & BS2:22 – Bonfire & Brett's Blog: Tales from The Bonfire6:55 – Predictions & Observations: AI's Influence on SaaS13:07 – Running a Software Company Amid Rapid Change16:33 – Applying Jobs-to-be-Done Framework17:50 – Innovation Pace vs. Continual Adaptation24:45 – Product Innovation, Value, and Market Differentiation28:45 – Investor Perspective and Guidance for Startups36:38 – Evaluating Startups___________________________

Someday, you might be fortunate enough to see Japanese sumo wrestling live and in person. If you are REALLY lucky, you might also get to watch morning practice at a heya and then sit on the 4th row to watch a sumo tournament. Enrique's experience just gets better and better! Chock full of real life rikishi meet-cutes and amazing access, this story is a treat. Enjoy. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com at www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and you can play with us. We give away sumo merch to our winners with the help of Big Sumo Fan. Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our Sumo Kaboom tshirts and sweatshirts at Bonfire.com/sumokaboom Ever wonder where we get our research? Check out the Show Notes section of our website. Please follow, like or send us a review. It all helps! Thank you so much! Support Sumo Kaboom at www.ko-fi.com/sumokaboom

Way Too Early Oscar Predictions: BEST PICTURE, Fantasy-StyleJonathan Fuji and Matt Neglia from Next Best Picture joined me, and we drafted a team of 10 movies that best represent what we could see from next year's Best Picture lineup at the Oscars. The Awards Garage is made possible by our executive producers:Dan Brenic, Daniel Henderson, Michele Doto, Paul Przytula, Chris Yeany, Julio Olivera, Dan Roske, Jarrod Taylor, Michael Hill, Jason, David Powell, Joey Austin, Imran Javed, Kayla McCoy, Brett Parker, Justin Winters, Heidi England, Brad Hargis and Clayton S.Subscribe to the YouTube channel for more fantastic content Here!E-mail the show anytime.Visit us online at PodBean or via our website HERE.Visit our Merch Store at Bonfire for shirts, mugs, stickers, etc.Follow us on Letterboxd for all our Top 5 lists and mini-reviews.Find Nick on Twitter HERE.You can also follow him on Letterboxd HERE.All featured songs and clips are All Rights Reserved.

Jim Umlauf, entrepreneur and co-founder of 4knines, discusses the journey from consumer pain point to holding over 20 patents on car seat covers, cargo liners, and other accessories that protect your pet and your vehicle. Jim has generously shared the code DOGWORDS15 for our listeners to receive a discount when ordering from 4knines.com. Support an innovative company that gives back to the community by shopping on their website today. While you're at it, buy something to donate to a local shelter or rescue group. I guarantee you they'll appreciate the gift and put it to good use.We're excited to announce that Kona—the sweet and beautiful foster dog from Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary—won the international round of the 2025 Pooch Playoffs. To learn more about Kona or to adopt, visit AlwaysAndFurever.org.Everyone is invited to join us for a celebration of this year's Pooch Playoffs at Bar K on Kansas City's river front on Sunday, April 13 at 2 pm. If this is your first visit to Bar K, speed up your entry by completing the Guest Entry form under the Plan Your Visit tab at BarKDogBar.com. All human guests have free entry to Bar K. Without a membership, your first dog costs $16 on weekends and each additional dog is $5. If you don't think your dog would enjoy the dog park environment, please come without them and enjoy food, beverages, and the infectious energy of dogs at play.  We'll hand out prizes to our Final Four pups and crown the champion. Phillip won but graciously abdicated his crown for Kona to represent our region, a wonderful example of saving each other. Melissa and Jon Hill, Phillip's adopters, shared his story on Dog Words last year.0515: Melissa & Jon Hill with Tripawd PhillipSupport Rosie Fund by booking a session with BigfootPetPhotography.com.Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires. Visit them at TheWires.info. Learn fiddle and cello-fiddle online — even if you've never played before — from Laurel Morgan Parks and Sascha Groshang at FiddleLife.com.Make a donation at RosieFund.org or through our Facebook page. You can contribute by making a purchase from the store on our website or buying a t-shirt at Bonfire.com. Also check out our page on BarkYours, the online mall with gifts for people who love their dogs.Rosie Fund online:RosieFund.orgFacebook.com/rosiefundInstagram.com/rosiefundYouTube.com/rosiefund

Jacob gets really attached to the funny men that have visited The Bonfire over the years. Maybe a little too attached. Based on that premise, Bobby wrote a sitcom called "Jacob Loves Guys" and the gang performs his script. Jay takes away a fun sound effect from the winners of "Story Wars." Rosie O'Donnell gets political on an Irish talk show and Megyn Kelly does not easy on her. *JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL TAPING OF THE BONFIRE LIVE FROM NASHVILLE ON TUESDAY APRIL 8TH! IF YOU'LL BE IN THE NASHVILLE AREA ON APRIL 8TH, VISIT SIRIUSXM DOT COM SLASH THE BONFIRE NASHVILLE BEFORE 5 PM EASTERN ON APRIL 4TH FOR YOUR CHANCE TO ATTEND.  NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. MUST BE A RESIDENT OF THE CONTINENTAL U.S. AND AT LEAST 18 TO WIN.   VISIT SIRIUSXM.COM/BONFIRENASHVILLE *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolfSubscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

Every great community has a bonfire.Not always with flames and logs—but with energy, focus, and connection.In this episode of Multifamily Collective, Mike Brewer shares the Bonfire Effect—a powerful metaphor for what happens when you create a clear focal point inside your organization or apartment community. Whether it's light-speed service, unmatched vendor relationships, or community culture, your bonfire becomes the thing that draws people in... and keeps them there.

John is joined by Tim, DJ, and Alan to discuss the impacts of the Fire's injury woes on the first team and how the next men up are performing under pressure. Kellyn Acosta has yet to find his footing, but is he emerging as the heartbeat of the Fire's game? Hugo Cuypers outstanding recent form.

Meet Captain Content & Kevin in the pit again this week for a tooth-losing, hella good time! We're getting our aggressions out by revisiting the starting point of it all for Kevin. The thrash, crossover, speed metal movement of the 80s spawned his love of all things rock n' punk n' metal. Once again, we will not be covering the Big 4 of Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax, but if you love them, then you will love this bunch. What is it that we do here at InObscuria? We exhume obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal in one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. In this episode, we explore all things mosh-worthy! This is real meta,l people. All hail the speed and ferocity of Thrash! Our hope is that we turn you on to something new.Songs this week include:Exodus – “And Then There Were None”from Bonded By Blood(1985)Dead On – “The Widower” from Dead On (1989) Belladonna – “Blunt Man” from Belladonna (1995)Coroner – “Read My Scars” from No More Color (1989)Reverend – “Butcher Of Baghdad” from Play God (1991)Grip Inc. – “Guilty Of Innocence” from Power Of Inner Stregth (1995)Havok – “Fear Campaign” from V (2020)Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts!Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/https://www.facebook.com/InObscuriahttps://twitter.com/inobscuriahttps://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/Buy cool stuff with our logo on it!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/InObscuria?asc=uIf you'd like to check out Kevin's band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/If you want to hear Robert and Kevin's band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/Check out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/

What are the best hot and cold things? Welcome to VOLUME 169 of The Bracket. Kenjac is host alongside Nick Turani, KBnoswag, Marty Mush, Meek, Mook and Rudy. Follow The Bracket ►TWITTER - https://twitter.com/BracketPod ►INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/thebracket/ Follow Kenjac ►TWITTER - https://twitter.com/JackKennedy ►INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/jackennedy/ ►TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@ken_jac Preview - (0:00) Intro - (0:13) Hungover Water v Ice Coffee - (7:16) Cold Hard Cash vs Sonic Ice - (17:15) Light Cold vs Other Side of Pillow - (24:31) COLD Cheah in - (31:41) Beer vs Cheah in Winner - (41:02) COLD Playoffs - (48:23) Pizza vs Hot and Bothered - (57:05) Bonfire vs Hot Pockets - (1:02:26) Hot Shower vs Hot in Here - (1:08:46) HOT Cheah in - (1:13:11) HOT Playoffs - (1:19:52) Finals - (1:29:50) Download the Gametime app today and use code BRACKET for $20 off your first purchase The Bracket is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/LIGHTS today to get 10% off your first month. #Hot #cold #barstoolsportsYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/lightscamerabarstool

Larry and I discuss justifying camera moves, working with the extras, GoodFellas, Raising Cain, working with Martin Scorcese and Brian DePalma and so much more. Larry's Amazing IMDB Larry's Website Check out Larry's Breakdowns of shots from Carlitos Way, Bonfire of the Vanities, and Raising Cain For more links, pics and videos, check out the page for this episode on The Op. Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert

What is it like to be an actor in "SUMO" at The Public Theatre in NY? Interviews with actors Ahmad Kamal and Earl T. Kim. The Off-Broadway play "SUMO" opened at The Public in 2025. The story: "six men practice, eat, love, play, and ultimately fight. Step into the sacred world of sumo wrestling, with the New York premiere of Lisa Sanaye Dring's mesmerizing new drama, SUMO. Akio arrives as an angry, ambitious 18-year-old with a lot to learn. Expecting validation, dominance, and fame, and desperate to move up the ranks, he slams headlong into his fellow wrestlers. With sponsorship money at stake, their bodies on the line, and their futures at risk, the wrestlers struggle to carve themselves—and one another—into the men they dream of being. SUMO is a thrilling new play set in an elite and rarely explored world." www.publictheater.org We wondered how these artists prepared for a play about sumo wrestling. How did they train? How did they stay safe in every performance? And what did they learn in the process? This is fascinating insight into what's behind the scenes of sumo on stage. Follow Ahmad Kamal @kingoegypt Follow Earl T. Kim twitch.tv/earlofsammitch The Public https://publictheater.org/productions/season/2425/sumo/ More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com at www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and you can play with us. We give away sumo merch to our winners with the help of Big Sumo Fan. Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our Sumo Kaboom tshirts and sweatshirts at Bonfire.com/sumokaboom Ever wonder where we get our research? Check out the Show Notes section of our website. Please follow, like or send us a review. It all helps! Thank you so much! Support Sumo Kaboom at www.ko-fi.com/sumokaboom Special Guests: Ahmad Kamal and Earl T. Kim.

Welcome to a very special episode of the show as we are #MTGAmbassadors for the new Tarkir set! (#sponsored) Today we're talking about our favorite cards from Tarkir: Dragonstorm! Join us as we talk about the cards that make us salty, new cEDH spice, and the sweet cards from our favorite Tarkir clans. And you know we got a pile of honorable mentions too!  This is one of the dopest sets of the year so enjoy the ride as we ramble about cards we love! Stay Salty! Go check out the set and GET HYPED! ____ Buy DragonShield Sleeves from our affiliate link! Use code "staysalty" all lowercase, all one word for a discount! Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Get HSM playmats from our friends at Jank Mats! Use our affiliate link!! Email your salty stories to thehowlingsaltmine@gmail.com! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Today's guest is Peter Moskos, a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He spent two years as a police officer in Baltimore. I asked him to come on and talk about his new book, Back from the Brink, Inside the NYPD and New York City's Extraordinary 1990s Crime Drop. It's one of my favorite books I've read this year (and it was one of my three book recommendations on Ezra Klein's show last week).Peter spoke with hundreds of police officers and NYC officials to understand and describe exactly how the city's leaders in the early 1990s managed to drive down crime so successfully.We discussed:* How bad did things get in the 1970s?* Why did processing an arrest take so long?* What did Bill Bratton and other key leaders do differently?* How did police get rid of the squeegee men?I've included my reading list at the bottom of this piece. Thanks to Harry Fletcher-Wood for his judicious transcript edits.Subscribe for one new interview a week.Peter, how would you describe yourself?I would say I'm a criminologist: my background is sociology, but I am not in the sociology department. I'm not so big on theory, and sociology has a lot of theory. I was a grad student at Harvard in sociology and worked as a police officer [in Baltimore] and that became my dissertation and first book, Cop in the Hood. I've somewhat banked my career on those 20 months in the police department.Not a lot of sociologists spend a couple of years working a police beat.It's generally frowned upon, both for methodological reasons and issues of bias. But there is also an ideological opposition in a lot of academia to policing. It's seen as going to the dark side and something to be condemned, not understood.Sociologists said crime can't go down unless we fix society first. It's caused by poverty, racism, unemployment, and social and economic factors — they're called the root causes. But they don't seem to have a great impact on crime, as important as they are. When I'm in grad school, murders dropped 30-40% in New York City. At the same time, Mayor Giuliani is slashing social spending, and poverty is increasing. The whole academic field is just wrong. I thought it an interesting field to get into.We're going to talk about your new book, which is called Back from the Brink, Inside the NYPD and New York City's Extraordinary 1990s Crime Drop. I had a blast reading it. Tell me about the process of writing it.A lot of this is oral history, basically. But supposedly people don't like buying books that are called oral histories. It is told entirely from the perspective of police officers who were on the job at the time. I would not pretend I talked to everyone, because there were 30,000+ cops around, but I spoke to many cops and to all the major players involved in the 1990s crime drop in New York City.I was born in the ‘90s, and I had no idea about a crazy statistic you cite: 25% of the entire national crime decline was attributable to New York City's crime decline.In one year, yeah. One of the things people say to diminish the role of policing is that the crime drop happened everywhere — and it did end up happening almost everywhere. But I think that is partly because what happened in New York City was a lot of hard work, but it wasn't that complicated. It was very easy to propagate, and people came to New York to find out what was going on. You could see results, literally in a matter of months.It happened first in New York City. Really, it happened first in the subways and that's interesting, because if crime goes down in the subways [which, at the time, fell under the separate New York City Transit Police] and not in the rest of the city, you say, “What is going on in the subways that is unique?” It was the exact same strategies and leadership that later transformed the NYPD [New York Police Department].Set the scene: What was the state of crime and disorder in New York in the ‘70s and into the ‘80s?Long story short, it was bad. Crime in New York was a big problem from the late ‘60s up to the mid ‘90s, and the ‘70s is when the people who became the leaders started their careers. So these were defining moments. The city was almost bankrupt in 1975 and laid off 5,000 cops; 3,000 for a long period of time. That was arguably the nadir. It scarred the police department and the city.Eventually, the city got its finances in order and came to the realization that “we've got a big crime problem too.” That crime problem really came to a head with crack cocaine. Robberies peaked in New York City in 1980. There were above 100,000 robberies in 1981, and those are just reported robberies. A lot of people get robbed and just say, “It's not worth it to report,” or, “I'm going to work,” or, “Cops aren't going to do anything.” The number of robberies and car thefts was amazingly high. The trauma, the impact on the city and on urban space, and people's perception of fear, all comes from that. If you're afraid of crime, it's high up on the hierarchy of needs.To some extent, those lessons have been lost or forgotten. Last year there were 16,600 [robberies], which is a huge increase from a few years ago, but we're still talking an 85% reduction compared to the worst years. It supposedly wasn't possible. What I wanted to get into in Back from the Brink was the actual mechanisms of the crime drop. I did about fifty formal interviews and hundreds of informal interviews building the story. By and large, people were telling the same story.In 1975, the city almost goes bankrupt. It's cutting costs everywhere, and it lays off more than 5,000 cops, about 20% of the force, in one day. There's not a new police academy class until 1979, four years later. Talk to me about where the NYPD was at that time.They were retrenched, and the cops were demoralized because “This is how the city treats us?” The actual process of laying off the cops itself was just brutal: they went to work, and were told once they got to work that they were no longer cops. “Give me your badge, give me your gun."The city also was dealing with crime, disorder, and racial unrest. The police department was worried about corruption, which was a legacy of the Knapp Commission [which investigated NYPD corruption] and [Frank] Serpico [a whistleblowing officer]. It's an old police adage, that if you don't work, you can't get in trouble. That became very much the standard way of doing things. Keep your head low, stay out of trouble, and you'll collect your paycheck and go home.You talk about the blackout in 1977, when much of the city lost power and you have widespread looting and arson. 13,000 off-duty cops get called in during the emergency, and only about 5,000 show up, which is a remarkable sign of the state of morale.The person in my book who's talking about that is Louis Anemone. He showed up because his neighbor and friend and partner was there, and he's got to help him. It was very much an in-the-foxholes experience. I contrast that with the more recent blackout, in which the city went and had a big block party instead. That is reflective of the change that happened in the city.In the mid-80s you get the crack cocaine epidemic. Talk to me about how police respond.From a political perspective, that era coincided with David Dinkins as [New York City's first black] mayor. He was universally disliked, to put it mildly, by white and black police officers alike. He was seen as hands off. He was elected in part to improve racial relations in New York City, to mitigate racial strife, but in Crown Heights and Washington Heights, there were riots, and racial relations got worse. He failed at the level he was supposed to be good at. Crime and quality of life were the major issues in that election.Dinkins's approach to the violence is centered around what they called “community policing.” Will you describe how Dinkins and political leaders in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s thought about policing?This is under Ben Ward, the [NYPD] Commissioner at the time. The mayor appoints the police commissioner — and the buck does stop with the mayor — but the mayor is not actively involved in day-to-day operations. That part does go down to the police department.Community policing was seen as an attempt to improve relations between the police and the community. The real goal was to lessen racial strife and unrest between black (and to a lesser extent Hispanic) communities and the NYPD. Going back to the ‘60s, New York had been rocked by continued unrest in neighborhoods like Central Harlem, East New York, and Bushwick. Community policing was seen as saying that police are partly to blame, and we want to improve relations. Some of it was an attempt to get the community more involved in crime fighting.It's tough. It involves a certain rosy view of the community, but that part of the community isn't causing the problems. It avoids the fact there are people who are actively criming and are willing to hurt people who get in their way. Community policing doesn't really address the active criminal element, that is a small part of any community, including high-crime communities.Arrests increased drastically during this era, more than in the ‘90s with broken windows policing. If the idea is to have fewer arrests, it didn't happen in the ‘80s. Some good came out of it, because it did encourage cops to be a bit more active and cops are incentivized by overtime. Arrests were so incredibly time-consuming, which kind of defeated the purpose of community policing. If you made an arrest in that era, there was a good chance you might spend literally 24 hours processing the arrest.Will you describe what goes into that 24 hours?From my experience policing in Baltimore, I knew arrests were time-consuming and paperwork redundant, but I could process a simple arrest in an hour or two. Even a complicated one that involved juveniles and guns and drugs, we're talking six to eight hours.In the ‘80s, Bob Davin, [in the] Transit Police, would say they'd make an arrest, process at the local precinct, search him in front of a desk officer, print him, and then they would have to get a radio car off patrol to drive you down to central booking at 100 Centre Street [New York City Criminal Court]. Then they would fingerprint him. They didn't have the live scan fingerprints machine, it was all ink. It had to be faxed up to Albany and the FBI to see if it hit on any warrant federally and for positive identification of the person. Sometimes it took 12 hours to have the prints come back and the perp would be remanded until that time. Then you'd have to wait for the prosecutor to get their act together and to review all the paperwork. You couldn't consider bail unless the prints came back either positive or negative and then you would have that initial arraignment and the cop could then go home. There are a lot of moving parts, and they moved at a glacial pace.The system often doesn't work 24/7. A lot of this has changed, but some of it was having to wait until 9 am for people to show up to go to work, because it's not a single system. The courts, the jails, and policing all march to their own drummer, and that created a level of inefficiency.So much of the nitty-gritty of what cops actually do is boring, behind-the-scenes stuff: How do we speed up the paperwork? Can we group prisoners together? Can we do some of this at the police station instead of taking it downtown? Is all of this necessary? Can we cooperate with the various prosecutors? There are five different prosecutors in New York City, one for each borough.There's not a great incentive to streamline this. Cops enjoyed the overtime. That's one of the reasons they would make arrests. So during this time, if a cop makes an arrest for drug dealing, that cop is gone and no cop was there to replace him. If it's a minor arrest, there's a good chance in the long run charges will be dropped anyway. And you're taking cops off the street. In that sense, it's lose-lose. But, you have to think, “What's the alternative?”Bob Davin is a fascinating guy. There's a famous picture from 1981 by Martha Cooper of two cops on a subway train. It's graffitied up and they're in their leather jackets and look like cops from the ‘70s. Martha Cooper graciously gave me permission to use the picture, but she said, "You have to indemnify me because I don't have a release form. I don't know who the cops are." I said, "Martha, I do know who the cop is, because he's in my book and he loves the picture.” Bob Davin is the cop on the right.Davin says that things started to get more efficient. They had hub sites in the late ‘80s or ‘90s, so precincts in the north of Manhattan could bring their prisoners there, and you wouldn't have to take a car out of service to go back to Central Booking and deal with traffic. They started collecting prisoners and bringing them en masse on a small school bus, and that would cut into overtime. Then moving to electronic scan fingerprints drastically saves time waiting for those to come back.These improvements were made, but some of them involve collective bargaining with unions, to limit overtime and arrests that are made for the pure purpose of overtime. You want cops making arrests for the right reason and not simply to make money. But boy, there was a lot of money made in arrests.In 1991, you have the infamous Crown Heights riot in Brooklyn. Racial tensions kick off. It's a nightmare for the mayor, there's this sense that he has lost control. The following year, you have this infamous police protest at City Hall where it becomes clear the relationship between the cops and the mayor has totally evaporated. How does all that play into the mayoral race between Dinkins and Giuliani?It was unintentional, but a lot of the blame for Crown Heights falls on the police department. The part of the story that is better known is that there was a procession for a Hasidic rabbi that was led by a police car. He would go to his wife's grave, and he got a little three-car motorcade. At some point, the police look at this and go "Why are we doing this? We're going to change it." The man who made the deal said ‘I"m retiring in a couple weeks, can we just leave it till then? Because I gave him my word." They're like, "Alright, whatever."This motor car procession is then involved in a car crash, and a young child named Gavin Cato is killed, and another girl is severely injured. The volunteer, Jewish-run ambulance shows up and decides they don't have the equipment: they call for a professional city ambulance. Once that ambulance is on the way, they take the mildly-injured Jewish people to the hospital. The rumor starts that the Jewish ambulance abandoned the black children to die.This isn't the first incident. There's long been strife over property and who the landlord is. But this was the spark that set off riots. A young Jewish man was randomly attacked on the street and was killed.As an aside, he also shouldn't have died, but at the hospital they missed internal bleeding.Meanwhile, the police department has no real leadership at the time. One chief is going to retire, another is on vacation, a third doesn't know what he's doing, and basically everyone is afraid to do anything. So police do nothing. They pull back, and you have three days of very anti-Semitic riots. Crowds chanting "Kill the Jews" and marching on the Lubavitch Hasidic Headquarters. Al Sharpton shows up. The riots are blamed on Dinkins, which is partly fair, but a lot of that's on the NYPD. Finally, the mayor and the police commissioner go to see what's going on and they get attacked. It's the only time in New York City history that there's ever been an emergency call from the police commissioner's car. People are throwing rocks at it.It took three days to realise this, but that's when they say “We have to do something here,” and they gather a group of officers who later become many of Bratton's main chiefs at the time [Bill Bratton was Commissioner of the NYPD from 1994-1996, under Giuliani]: Mike Julian, Louis Anemone, Ray Kelly, and [John] Timoney. They end the unrest in a day. They allow people to march, they get the police department to set rules. It still goes on for a bit, but no one gets hurt after that, and that's it.It was a huge, national story at the time, but a lot of the details were not covered. Reporters were taken from their car and beaten and stripped. The significance was downplayed at the time, especially by the New York Times, I would say.That's followed by the Washington Heights riots, which is a different story. A drug dealer was shot and killed by cops. There were rumors, which were proven to be false, that he was executed and unarmed. Then there were three days of rioting there. It wasn't quite as severe, but 53 cops were hurt, 120 stores were set on fire, and Mayor Dinkins paid for the victim's family to go to the Dominican Republic for the funeral. The police perspective again was, “You're picking the wrong side here.”Then there's the so-called Police Riot at City Hall. Nominally, it was about the CCRB, the Civilian Complaint Review Board, and setting up an accountability mechanism to control cops. But really it was just an anti-Dinkins protest. It was drunken and unruly. The cops stormed the steps of City Hall. I have the account of one of the cops who was on the top of those steps looking at this mob of cops storming to him, and he's getting worried he's going to be killed in a crush. There were racist chants from off-duty cops in the crowd. It did not reflect well on police officers. But it showed this hatred of David Dinkins, who was seen as siding with criminals and being anti-police. The irony is that Dinkins is the one who ends up hiring all the cops that Giuliani gets credit for.In the “Safe Streets, Safe City” program?Yes. That was because a white tourist, Brian Watkins, was killed in a subway station protecting his parents who were getting robbed. That led to the famous headline [in the New York Post] of “Dave, do something! Crime-ravaged city cries out for help.” He, with City Council President Peter Vallone, Sr., drafted and pushed through this massive hiring of police officers, “Safe Streets, Safe City.”The hiring wasn't fast-tracked. It might be because Dinkins's people didn't really want more cops. But it was a Dinkins push that got a massive hiring of cops. When the first huge class of police officers graduated, Bill Bratton was there and not David Dinkins.Some interviewees in your book talk about how there's physically not enough room in the police academies at this time, so they have to run classes 24/7. You cycle cohorts in and out of the same classroom, because there are too many new cops for the facilities.You have thousands of cops going through it at once. Everyone describes it as quite a chaotic scene. But it would have been hard to do what the NYPD did without those cops. Ray Kelly, who was police commissioner under Dinkins at the end [from 1992 to 1994] before he became police commissioner for 12 years under Bloomberg [from 2002 to 2013] probably could have done something with those cops too, but he never had the chance, because the mayoral leadership at the time was much more limiting in what they wanted cops to do.Crime starts declining slowly in the first few years of the ‘90s under Dinkins, and then in ‘93 Giuliani wins a squeaker of a mayoral election against Dinkins.One of the major issues was the then-notorious “squeegee men” of New York City. These were guys who would go to cars stopped at bridges and tunnel entrances and would rub a squeegee over the windshield asking for money. It was unpleasant, intimidating, and unwanted, and it was seen as one of those things that were just inevitable. Like graffiti on the subway in the ‘80s. Nothing we can do about it because these poor people don't have jobs or housing or whatever.The irony is that Bratton and Giuliani were happy to take credit for that, and it was an issue in the mayoral campaign, but it was solved under David Dinkins and Ray Kelly and Mike Julian with the help of George Kelling [who, with James Wilson, came up with broken windows theory]. But they never got credit for it. One wonders if, had they done that just a few months earlier, it would have shifted the entire campaign and we'd have a different course of history in New York City.It's a great example of a couple of things that several people in your book talk about. One is that disorder is often caused by a very small set of individuals. There's only like 70 squeegee men, yet everybody sees them, because they're posted up at the main tunnel and bridge entrances to Manhattan. And getting them off the streets solves the problem entirely.Another emphasis in the book is how perceptions of crime are central. You quote Jack Maple, the father of Compstat, as saying, “A murder on the subway counts as a multiple murder up on the street, because everybody feels like that's their subway.” The particular locations of crimes really affect public perception.Absolutely. Perception is reality for a lot of these things, because most people aren't victimized by crime. But when people perceive that no one is in control they feel less safe. It's not that this perception is false, it just might not be directly related to an actual criminal act.The other thing I try to show is that it's not just saying, “We've got to get rid of squeegee men. How do you do it?” They had tried before, but this is why you need smart cops and good leadership, because it's a problem-solving technique, and the way to get rid of graffiti is different to the way you get rid of squeegee men.This book is in opposition to those who just say, “We can't police our way out of this problem.” No, we can. We can't police our way out of every problem. But if you define the problem as, we don't want people at intersections with squeegees, of course we can police our way out of the problem, using legal constitutional tools. You need the political will. And then the hard work starts, because you have to figure out how to actually do it.Will you describe how they tackle the squeegee men problem?Mike Julian was behind it. They hired George Kelling, who's known for broken windows. They said, “These people are here to make money. So to just go there and make a few arrests isn't going to solve the problem.” First of all, he had to figure out what legal authority [to use], and he used Traffic Reg 44 [which prohibits pedestrians from soliciting vehicle occupants]. He talked to Norm Siegel of the NYCLU [New York Civil Liberties Union] about this, who did not want this crackdown to happen. But Norman said, “Okay, this is the law, I can't fight that one. You're doing it legally. It's all in the books.” And So that took away that opposition.But the relentless part of it is key. First they filmed people. Then, when it came to enforcement, they warned people. Then they cited people, and anybody that was left they arrested. They did not have to arrest many people, because the key is they did this every four hours. It was that that changed behavior, because even a simple arrest isn't going to necessarily deter someone if it's a productive way to make money. But being out there every four hours for a couple of weeks or months was enough to get people to do something else. What that something else is, we still don't know, but we solved the squeegee problem.So in 93, Giuliani is elected by something like 50,000 votes overall. Just as an aside, in Prince of the City, Fred Siegel describes something I had no idea about. There's a Puerto Rican Democratic Councilman who flips and supports Giuliani. Mayor Eric Adams, who at the time was the head of a nonprofit for black men in law enforcement, calls him a race traitor for doing that and for being married to a white woman. There was a remarkable level of racial vitriol in that race that I totally missed.10 years ago when I started this, I asked if I could interview then-Brooklyn borough president Eric Adams, and he said yes, and the interview kept getting rescheduled, and I said, “Eh, I don't need him.” It's a regret of mine. I should have pursued that, but coulda, woulda, shoulda.Giuliani is elected, and he campaigns very explicitly on a reducing crime and disorder platform. And he hires Bill Bratton. Tell me about Bratton coming on board as NYPD commissioner.Bratton grew up in Boston, was a police officer there, became head of the New York City Transit Police when that was a separate police department. Right before he becomes NYPD Commissioner, he's back in Boston, as the Chief of Police there, and there is a movement among certain people to get Bratton the NYC job. They succeed in that, and Bratton is a very confident man. He very much took a broken windows approach and said, “We are going to focus on crime.” He has a right-hand man by the name of Jack Maple who he knows from the Transit Police. Maple is just a lieutenant in transit, and Bratton makes him the de facto number two man in the police department.Jack Maple passed away in 2001 and I didn't know what I was going to do, because it's hard to interview a man who's no longer alive. Chris Mitchell co-wrote Jack Maple's autobiography called Crime Fighter and he graciously gave me all the micro-cassettes of the original interviews he conducted with Maple around 1998. Everyone has a Jack Maple story. He's probably the most important character in Back from the Brink.Jack Maple comes in, no one really knows who he is, no one respects him because he was just a lieutenant in Transit. He goes around and asks a basic question — this is 1994 — he says, “How many people were shot in New York City in 1993?” And nobody knows. That is the state of crime-fighting in New York City before this era. There might have been 7,000 people shot in New York City in 1990 and we just don't know, even to this day.One citation from your book: in 1993, an average of 16 people were shot every day. Which is just remarkable.And remember, shootings have been declining for two or three years before that! But nobody knew, because they weren't keeping track of shootings, because it's not one of the FBI Uniform Crime Report [which tracks crime data nationally] index crimes. But wouldn't you be curious? It took Jack Maple to be curious, so he made people count, and it was findable, but you had to go through every aggravated assault and see if a gun was involved. You had to go through every murder from the previous year and see if it was a shooting. He did this. So we only have shooting data in New York City going back to 1993. It's just a simple process of caring.The super-short version of Back from the Brink is it was a change in mission statement: “We're going to care about crime.” Because they hadn't before. They cared about corruption, racial unrest, brutality, and scandal. They cared about the clearance rate for robbery a bit. You were supposed to make three arrests for every ten robberies. It didn't matter so much that you were stopping a pattern or arresting the right person, as long as you had three arrests for every ten reported crimes, that was fine.This is a story about people who cared. They're from this city — Bratton wasn't, but most of the rest are. They understood the trauma of violence and the fact that people with families were afraid to go outside, and nobody in the power structure seemed to care. So they made the NYPD care about this. Suddenly, the mid-level police executives, the precinct commanders, had to care. and the meetings weren't about keeping overtime down, instead they were about ”What are you doing to stop this shooting?”Tell listeners a little bit more about Jack Maple, because he's a remarkable character, and folks may not know what a kook he was.I think he was a little less kooky than he liked to present. His public persona was wearing a snazzy cat and spats and dressing like a fictional cartoon detective from his own mind, but he's a working-class guy from Queens who becomes a transit cop.When Bratton takes over, he writes a letter up the chain of command saying this is what we should do. Bratton read it and said, “This guy is smart.” Listening to 80 hours of Jack Maple, everyone correctly says he was a smart guy, but he had a very working-class demeanor and took to the elite lifestyle. He loved hanging out and getting fancy drinks at the Plaza Hotel. He was the idea man of the NYPD. Everyone has a Jack Maple imitation. “You're talking to the Jackster,” he'd say. He had smart people working under him who were supportive of this. But it was very much trying to figure out as they went along, because the city doesn't stop nor does it sleep.He was a bulls***er, but he's the one who came up with the basic outline of the strategy of crime reduction in New York City. He famously wrote it on a napkin at Elaine's, and it said, “First, we need to gather accurate and timely intelligence.” And that was, in essence, CompStat. “Then, we need to deploy our cops to where they need to be.” That was a big thing. He found out that cops weren't working: specialized units weren't working weekends and nights when the actual crime was happening. They had their excuses, but basically they wanted a cushy schedule. He changed that. Then, of course, you have to figure out what you're doing, what the effective tactics are. Then, constant follow up and assessment.You can't give up. You can't say “Problem solved.” A lot of people say it wasn't so much if your plan didn't work, you just needed a Plan B. It was the idea that throwing your hands in the air and saying, “What are you going to do?” that became notoriously unacceptable under Chief Anemone's stern demeanor at CompStat. These were not pleasant meetings. Those are the meetings that both propagated policies that work and held officers accountable. There was some humiliation going on, so CompStat was feared.Lots of folks hear CompStat and think about better tracking of crime locations and incidents. But as you flesh out, the meat on the bones of CompStat was this relentless follow-up. You'd have these weekly meetings early in the morning with all the precinct heads. There were relentless asks from the bosses, “What's going on in your district or in your precinct? Can you explain why this is happening? What are you doing to get these numbers down?” And follow-ups the following week or month. It was constant.CompStat is often thought of as high-tech computer stuff. It wasn't. There was nothing that couldn't have been done with old overhead projectors. It's just that no one had done it before. Billy Gorta says it's a glorified accountability system at a time when nobody knew anything about computers. Everyone now has access to crime maps on a computer. It was about actually gathering accurate, timely data.Bratton was very concerned that these numbers had to be right. It was getting everyone in the same room and saying, “This is what our focus is going to be now.” And getting people to care about crime victims, especially when those crime victims might be unsympathetic because of their demeanor, criminal activity, or a long arrest record. “We're going to care about every shooting, we're going to care about every murder.”Part of it was cracking down on illegal guns. There were hundreds of tactics. The federal prosecutors also played a key role. It was getting this cooperation. Once it started working and Giuliani made it a major part of claiming success as mayor, suddenly everyone wanted to be part of this, and you had other city agencies trying to figure it out. So it was a very positive feedback loop, once it was seen as a success.When Bratton came on the job, he said, “I'm going to bring down crime 15%.” No police commissioner had ever said that before. In the history of policing before 1994, no police commissioner ever promised a double-digit reduction in crime or even talked about it. People said “That's crazy.” It was done, and then year after year. That's the type of confidence that they had. They were surprised it worked as well as it did, but they all had the sense that there's a new captain on this ship, and we're trying new things. It was an age of ideas and experiment.And it was a very short time.That's the other thing that surprised me. Giuliani fired Bratton in the middle of ‘96.It's remarkable. Bratton comes in ‘94, and August 1994 is where you see crime drop off a cliff. You have this massive beginning of the reduction that continues.That inflection point is important for historical knowledge. I don't address alternatives that other people have proposed [to explain the fall in crime] — For example, the reduction in lead [in gasoline, paint, and water pipes] or legalized abortion with Roe v. Wade [proposed by Stephen Dubner].Reasonable people can differ. Back from the Brink focuses on the police part of the equation. Today, almost nobody, except for a few academics, says that police had nothing to do with the crime drop. That August inflection is key, because there is nothing in a lagged time analysis going back 20 years that is going to say that is the magic month where things happened. Yet if you look at what happened in CompStat, that's the month they started getting individual officer data, and noticing that most cops made zero arrests, and said, “Let's get them in the game as well.” And that seemed to be the key; that's when crime fell off the table. The meetings started in April, I believe, but August is really when the massive crime drop began.To your point about the confidence that crime could be driven down double digits year over year, there's a great quote you have from Jack Maple, where he says to a fellow cop, “This is going to be like shooting fish in a barrel. As long as we have absolute control, we can absolutely drive this number into the floor.”One detail I enjoyed was that Jack Maple, when he was a transit cop, would camp out under a big refrigerator box with little holes cut out for eyes and sit on the subway platform waiting for crooks.For people who are interested in Jack Maple, it is worth reading his autobiography, Crime Fighter. Mike Daly wrote New York's Finest, which uses the same tapes that I had access to, and he is much more focused on that. He's actually the godfather of Jack Maple's son, who is currently a New York City police officer. But Maple and co were confident, and it turned out they were right.As well as having changes in tactics and approach and accountability across the NYPD, you also have a series of specific location cleanups. You have a specific initiative focused on the Port Authority, which is a cesspool at the time, an initiative in Times Square, the Bryant Park cleanup, and then Giuliani also focuses on organized crime on the Fulton Fish Market, and this open-air market in Harlem.I was struck that there was both this general accountability push in the NYPD through CompStat, and a relentless focus on cleaning up individual places that were hubs of disorder.I'm not certain the crime drop would have happened without reclamation of public spaces and business improvement districts. Bryant Park's a fascinating story because Dan Biederman, who heads the Corporation, said, “People just thought it was like a lost cause, this park can't be saved. The city is in a spiral of decline.” He uses Jane Jacobs' “eyes on the street” theory and then George Kelling and James Q. Wilson's broken windows theory. The park has money — not city money, but from local property owners — and it reopens in 1991 to great acclaim and is still a fabulous place to be. It showed for the first time that public space was worth saving and could be saved. New York City at the time needed that lesson. It's interesting that today, Bryant Park has no permanent police presence and less crime. Back in the ‘80s, Bryant Park had an active police presence and a lot more crime.The first class I ever taught when I started at John Jay College in 2004, I was talking about broken windows. A student in the class named Jeff Marshall, who is in my book, told me about Operation Alternatives at the Port Authority. He had been a Port Authority police officer at the time, and I had not heard of this. People are just unaware of this part of history. It very much has lessons for today, because in policing often there's nothing new under the sun. It's just repackaged, dusted off, and done again. The issue was, how do we make the Port Authority safe for passengers? How do we both help and get rid of people living in the bus terminal? It's a semi-public space, so it makes it difficult. There was a social services element about it, that was Operational Alternatives. A lot of people took advantage of that and got help. But the flip side was, you don't have to take services, but you can't stay here.I interviewed the manager of the bus terminal. He was so proud of what he did. He's a bureaucrat, a high-ranking one, but a port authority manager. He came from the George Washington Bridge, which he loved. And he wonders, what the hell am I going to do with this bus terminal? But the Port Authority cared, because they're a huge organization and that's the only thing with their name on it — They also control JFK Airport and bridges and tunnels and all the airports, but people call the bus terminal Port Authority.They gave him almost unlimited money and power and said, “Fix it please, do what you've got to do,” and he did. It was environmental design, giving police overtime so they'd be part of this, a big part of it was having a social service element so it wasn't just kicking people out with nowhere to go.Some of it was also setting up rules. This also helped Bratton in the subway, because this happened at the same time. The court ruled that you can enforce certain rules in the semi-public spaces. It was not clear until this moment whether it was constitutional or not. To be specific, you have a constitutional right to beg on the street, but you do not have a constitutional right to beg on the subway. That came down to a court decision. Had that not happened, I don't know if in the long run the crime drop would have happened.That court decision comes down to the specific point that it's not a free-speech right on the subway to panhandle, because people can't leave, because you've got them trapped in that space.You can't cross the street to get away from it. But it also recognized that it wasn't pure begging, that there was a gray area between aggressive begging and extortion and robbery.You note that in the early 1990s, one-third of subway commuters said they consciously avoided certain stations because of safety, and two thirds felt coerced to give money by aggressive panhandling.The folks in your book talk a lot about the 80/20 rule applying all over the place. That something like 20% of the people you catch are committing 80% of the crimes.There's a similar dynamic that you talk about on the subways, both in the book and in your commentary over the past couple years about disorder in New York. You say approximately 2,000 people with serious mental illness are at risk for street homelessness, and these people cycle through the cities, streets, subways, jails, and hospitals.What lessons from the ‘90s can be applied today for both helping those people and stopping them being a threat to others?Before the ‘80s and Reagan budget cuts there had been a psychiatric system that could help people. That largely got defunded. [Deinstitutionalization began in New York State earlier, in the 1960s.] We did not solve the problem of mental health or homelessness in the ‘90s, but we solved the problem of behavior. George Kelling [of broken windows theory] emphasized this repeatedly, and people would ignore it. We are not criminalizing homelessness or poverty. We're focusing on behavior that we are trying to change. People who willfully ignore that distinction almost assume that poor people are naturally disorderly or criminal, or that all homeless people are twitching and threatening other people. Even people with mental illness can behave in a public space.Times have changed a bit. I think there are different drugs now that make things arguably a bit worse. I am not a mental health expert, but we do need more involuntary commitment, not just for our sake, but for theirs, people who need help. I pass people daily, often the same person, basically decomposing on a subway stop in the cold. They are offered help by social services, and they say no. They should not be allowed to make that choice because they're literally dying on the street in front of us. Basic humanity demands that we be a little more aggressive in forcing people who are not making rational decisions, because now you have to be an imminent threat to yourself or others. That standard does need to change. But there also need to be mental health beds available for people in this condition.I don't know what the solution is to homelessness or mental health. But I do know the solution to public disorder on the subway and that's, regardless of your mental state or housing status, enforcing legal, constitutional rules, policing behavior. It does not involve locking everybody up. It involves drawing the line between acceptable and unacceptable behavior. It's amazing how much people will comply with those rules.That presents the idea that someone's in charge, it's not a free-for-all. You get that virtuous loop, which New York had achieved in 2014–2016, when crime was at an all-time low in the city. Then the politicians decided public order wasn't worth preserving anymore. These are political choices.I had a similar version of this conversation with a friend who was shocked that there were zero murders on the subway in 2017 and that that number was stable: you had one or two a year for several years in the mid-2010s.It was five or fewer a year from 1997 to 2019, and often one or two. Then you have zero in 2017. There were [ten in 2022]. It coincides perfectly with an order from [Mayor] de Blasio's office and the homeless czar [Director of Homeless Services Steven] Banks [which] told police to stop enforcing subway rules against loitering. The subways became — once again — a de facto homeless shelter. Getting rule-violating homeless people out of the subway in the late ‘80s was such a difficult and major accomplishment at the time, and to be fair it's not as bad as it was.The alternative was that homeless outreach was supposed to offer people services. When they decline, which 95% of people do, you're to leave them be. I would argue again, I don't think that's a more humane stance to take. But it's not just about them, it's about subway riders.There's one story that I think was relevant for you to tell. You were attacked this fall on a subway platform by a guy threatening to kill you. It turns out he's had a number of run-ins with the criminal justice system. Can you tell us where that guy is now?I believe he's in prison now. The only reason I know who it is is because I said, one day I'm going to see his picture in the New York Post because he's going to hurt somebody. Am I 100 percent certain it's Michael Blount who attacked me? No, but I'm willing to call him out by name because I believe it is. He was out of prison for raping a child, and he slashed his ex-girlfriend and pushed her on the subway tracks. And then was on the lam for a while. I look at him and the shape of his face, his height, age, build, complexion, and I go, that's got to be him.I wasn't hurt, but he gave me a sucker punch trying to knock me out and then chased me a bit threatening to kill me, and I believe he wanted to. It's the only time I ever was confronted by a person who I really believe wanted to kill me, and this includes policing in the Eastern District in Baltimore. It was an attempted misdemeanor assault in the long run. But I knew it wasn't about me. It was him. I assume he's going to stay in prison longer for what he did to his ex-girlfriend. But I never thought it would happen to me. I was lucky the punch didn't connect.Peter Moskos's new book is Back from the Brink, Inside the NYPD and New York City's Extraordinary 1990s Crime Drop.My reading listEssays:Johnny Hirschauer's reporting, including “A Failed 'Solution' to 'America's Mental Health Crisis',“ “Return to the Roots,” and “The Last Institutions.” “Broken Windows: The Police and Neighborhood Safety,” by George L. Kelling and James Q. Wilson. ​“It's Time to Talk About America's Disorder Problem,” Charles Lehman.Books:Ghettoside: A True Story of Murder in America, Jill Leovy.​Prince of the City: Giuliani, New York, and the Genius of American Life, Fred Siegel.​ Cop in the Hood: My Year Policing Baltimore's Eastern District, Peter Moskos.​Dreamland: The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic, Sam Quinones.​Bonfire of the Vanities, Tom Wolfe. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.statecraft.pub

John is joined by Tim and DJ to discuss the signing of Dje D'Avilla, the future of Guti, and an away trip to the Red Bulls of New York.

April offers soul renewal opportunities as Neptune now in Aries is waking us up at deeper levels, and perhaps bringing in alarming understandings that we are ready to see. VenusRX and Mercury RX are both conjunct the North Node in Pisces at 27 degrees, and square the Galactic Center, supporting realiging our self-worth to the higher cosmic frequencies of unconditional love and acceptance. Divine Feminine energies are upleveling for all of us, especially with the Pisces stellium revealing what we have accomplished and completed in previous cycles. Mercury stations direct on April 7 at 26 deg 50 Pisces, amplifying important communications, messages, and understandings as it is conjunct Saturn and the North Node. Much more to share in this week's podcastepisode.~~ "The Unlimited Sparks of a Bonfire" Peace. Forgiveness. Adventure. Compassion. Love. Healing. Consciousness. Abundance. The grand journey of consciousness culminates with an exciting travel adventure! From the frostbite blizzards of St. Petersburg to the warm tropical breezes of Hawaii; from an isolated barren desert in Africa to a quiet French village on the outskirts of civilization; and from the extreme conditions under a bustling geisha house to a heroine's grand transformation along the banks of the Nile, get ready for an inspiring collection of soul-evolving experiences. Your Soul is composed of layers and imprints of wisdom that are all ready to be embraced now – but are you looking in the right places? Do you see what is currently present in yourself as messages about your power? Are you connecting with the truth of who you truly are and owning the beauty of your limitless Soul?https://www.amazon.com/Unlimited-Sparks-Bonfire-Awakening-Consciousness/dp/0996568018/~~ 50% off How To Read Your Solar Return Chart - Discover the main astrology themes and energies on your birthday as Molly teaches you how to interpret your solar return chart over 8 online courses. Use code BIRTHDAY to get it for 50% off now! https://www.mollymccord.online/solar-return-course

Ryan and Dustin are back on "No Credentials Required" to break down the latest in baseball! They kick things off with a deep dive into opening day performances, spotlighting the New York Yankees' explosive start. Then, they tackle the buzz around the "torpedo bat" controversy, debunking myths and setting the record straight. Plus, the duo introduces a fun twist with their "Race for the Wooden Spoon" predictions—which MLB team will be the first to 100 losses in 2025? And don't miss their nostalgic trip as they share favorite athletes who wore the iconic number 24. No Credentials Required is part of the Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: www.bellyupsports.com | www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports Righteous Felon: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Righteous Felon Craft Jerky: Save 15% off your order with promo code BELLYUP at checkout! Plus, free shipping for every order of $50 or more! | www.righteousfelon.com Follow No Credentials Required on social media: Twitter/Instagram: @nocredsreq Facebook: www.fb.com/nocredsreq YouTube: www.youtube.com/@nocredsreq MERCH! Check out our Bonfire store and show the world you're a Cred Head! | https://www.bonfire.com/store/no-credentials-required/ Join our Discord server for more sports conversation: https://discord.gg/WknBEUQY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John is joined by Alan, Matt, and Tim to recap a slow and wet match against Montreal at home. Although the Fire salvaged a point, injuries in the midfield prevented Chicago from putting together a coherent attack.

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It's Women's History Month and the Bonfire celebrates with a quiz designed to test Big Jay and Christine of their knowledge of feminine glory. Jacob becomes the host of the game show but his confidence is not what it used to be. He is worried that he might have AIDS based on the commercials that are targeted to him when streaming. His usual flare is not present and it shows. The history quiz is a funny, competitive journey through female accomplishments with lots of bells and whistles. Jay and Bobby are co-headlining at The Seneca Niagara Hotel and Casino in Niagara Falls NY tonight and tomorrow! *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolfSubscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

Welcome to Episode 145! Tony is on vacation so get ready for a Mike and Sam ep as we go DEEP on strategy. Today we talk about getting targeted out of a game by an opponent, Howling Mine's best friend Smothering Tithe, and the etiquette of keeping or breaking deals when a commander game is down to 2 players.  Also Warcraft 3 nostalgia, and if you give a Moose a Muffin, you will get mauled.  Stay Salty! ____ Buy DragonShield Sleeves from our affiliate link! Use code "staysalty" all lowercase, all one word for a discount! Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Get HSM playmats from our friends at Jank Mats! Use our affiliate link!! Email your salty stories to thehowlingsaltmine@gmail.com! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Matt is joined by DJ, Tim, and John to preview a home game against a Montreal side that recently parted ways with their head coach. Will the Fire put together a complete game before embarking on a more difficult stretch to the season?

Up top: our overall feelings about the basho, thank you's, the new Aonishiki's Fan Club (and how YOU CAN JOIN) sumo poetry and BINGO winners. Congrats Iliya and Elizabeth for having the winning BINGOs in March for this Osaka tournament! **LINK to Aonishiki's FAN CLUB on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3904476046542523 From 11:00 to the end, it's a sumo break down of our favorite bouts from the final 4 days. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com at www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and you can play with us. We give away sumo merch to our winners with the help of Big Sumo Fan. Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our Sumo Kaboom tshirts and sweatshirts at Bonfire.com/sumokaboom Ever wonder where we get our research? Check out the Show Notes section of our website. Please follow, like or send us a review. It all helps! Thank you so much! Support Sumo Kaboom at www.ko-fi.com/sumokaboom

Author Carol Foote introduces us to the book Trouble Dog: From Shelter Dog to Conservation Hero. Learn more about the book or order your copy at CarolAFoote.com. Find out how some of the high energy, intense dogs in shelters can become a detection dog at Rescues2theRescue.org and check out Working Dogs for Conservation wd4c.org.From the Dog Words archives:0314: Scent Detection Dogs with Julianne UbigauThis year's Pooch Playoffs is already a great success but you can help us do even better by visiting BigfootPetPhotography.com/PoochPlayoffs2025 to vote starting March 27. There are multiple rounds of voting as dogs advance through the brackets so keep checking in.Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires. Visit them at TheWires.info. Learn fiddle and cello-fiddle online — even if you've never played before — from Laurel Morgan Parks and Sascha Groshang at FiddleLife.com.Make a donation at RosieFund.org or through our Facebook page. You can contribute by making a purchase from the store on our website or buying a t-shirt at Bonfire.com. Also check out our page on BarkYours, the online mall with gifts for people who love their dogs.Rosie Fund online:RosieFund.orgFacebook.com/rosiefundInstagram.com/rosiefundYouTube.com/rosiefund

It's Saint Patrick's Day and the gang's back together in their NYC studio. Jay and Christine have moved into their new house and plan to get chickens, humming birds, and rats. Bob shows a sexy old photo of himself where he looks like Genghis Khan. Later, Bobby passes gas in the studio and laughs hysterically at his accomplishment. Jay declares that it's concert season and ponders what shows he wants to attend this year. Bob texts Farrah Abraham about her Bonfire appearance last week and stand-up comedy performance. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolfSubscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

Steve Grillo, Trinity St. Clair and Clara Trinity join Ralph Sutton and Dov Davidoff and they discuss Ralph and Dov taking the train together after doing The Bonfire and the crazy thing they witnessed, Steve Grillo's time on Howard Stern and his new book Gorilla Parts: Top Shelf Stories From the Most Famous Stern Intern Ever, why Steve Grillo chose to quit the Howard Stern show, the March Madness podcast bracket how Clara Trinity got into the adult entertainment industry, the most romantic thing the guys have ever done and the most romantic things the girls have ever had done for them and more before they play a silly game of trivia resulting in the guys drinking and the ladies removing they're clothing, Clara Trinity's first concert, first drug and first sexual experience and so much more!(Air Date: March 19th, 2025)Support our sponsors!YoKratom.com - Check out Yo Kratom (the home of the $60 kilo) for all your kratom needs!To advertise your product or service on GaS Digital podcasts please go to TheADSide.com and click on "Advertisers" for more information!You can watch The SDR Show LIVE for FREE every Wednesday and Saturday at 9pm ET at GaSDigitalNetwork.com/LIVEOnce you're there you can sign up at GaSDigitalNetwork.com with promo code: SDR for discount on your subscription which will give you access to every SDR show ever recorded! On top of that you'll also have the same access to ALL the shows that GaS Digital Network has to offer!Follow the whole show on social media!Steve GrilloTwitter: https://twitter.com/SteveGorillaInstagram: https://instagram.com/GrilloVaderTrinity St. ClairTwitter: https://twitter.com/TrinityStClairInstagram: https://instagram.com/OfficialTrinityStClairClara TrinityTwitter: https://twitter.com/trinity_claraInstagram: https://instagram.com/trinityxclaraRalph SuttonTwitter: https://twitter.com/iamralphsuttonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamralphsutton/Dov DavidoffTwitter: https://twitter.com/DovDavidoffInstagram: https://instagram.com/DovDavidoffShannon LeeTwitter: https://twitter.com/IMShannonLeeInstagram: https://instagram.com/ShannonLee6982The SDR ShowTwitter: https://twitter.com/theSDRshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesdrshow/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John is joined by Alan and DJ to discuss the conclusion of a three game road trip that saw the Fire bring 9 points back to Chicago.

Temptation Island has reached it's final bonfire of the season and WOW!!!! What a season we had! Stephen and Mixie are her to bring all the best takes on the final bonfire and the decisions people made!    Thanks to Netflix for bringing Temptation Island back!    We are the NUMBBBBBBAAAAA ONEEEE podcast for The Challenge and Temptation Island and it's not even close.   Join the Hotties: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1002030073338044

Welcome to Episode 144! Today we talk about the new EDH power level system: Brackets! We also talk about a chastising others for long turns and then taking your own, the frightening power of crankin Syr Konrad, and circumstances at the LGS leading you to accidentally pubstomp. Also this episode has juice and sauce! Stay Salty! ____ Buy DragonShield Sleeves from our affiliate link! Use code "staysalty" all lowercase, all one word for a discount! Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Get HSM playmats from our friends at Jank Mats! Use our affiliate link!! Email your salty stories to thehowlingsaltmine@gmail.com! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Comic Andrew Shulz gets into WWE wrestling and literally winds up on the mat with Logan Paul. Geo and Derek are two reformed jailbirds/drug addicts, active comedians, and friends of the Bonfire. They hang out for the whole show and talk about sending love letters. Jay and Geo both plagiarized popular song lyrics when writing love notes to their ladies. Jay shows his favorite sex scenes of Alyssa Milano. Porn stars Ginger Lynn and Christy Canyon were once on the Bonfire and revealed what actor James Caan liked to do to them sexually. Geo Perez and Derek Drescher host a podcast called "On The Gate!" on the Gas Digital Network. Big Jay Oakerson's "Them" is available on YouTube. Robert Kelly's dates are at punchup.live/robertkelly *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolfSubscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

A few exciting moments from days 4 - 10 including Ura's flair, chinks in Onosato's armor, Hoshoryu's elbow, Ichiyamamoto's very good day, and Takayasu's dream. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com: www.sumokaboom.com Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our Sumo Kaboom tshirts and sweatshirts at Bonfire. (https://www.bonfire.com/store/sumo-kaboom/) Ever wonder where we get our research? Check out the Show Notes section of our website. Please follow or send us a review. It all helps! Thank you so much!

Dan Soder—comedian, actor, and the guy your favorite podcasters call when they need a real laugh. A powerhouse of sharp wit and effortless storytelling, Soder made waves on Billions as Mafee, dominated the stand-up scene with his HBO special Son of a Gary, and crushed it on The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson. Whether he's riffing on the absurdity of life, dropping wrestling references, or delivering that signature deadpan humor, Soder is the real deal. Catch him live, catch him on a pod, just don't catch him without a tallboy in hand. #dansoder #andrewsantino #whiskeyginger #podcast ============================================================== Sponsor Whiskey Ginger: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/whiskeyginger SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS BETTER HELP 10% OFF YOUR 1ST MONTH https://betterhelp.com/whiskey MANDO $5 OFF YOUR ORDER WITH PROMO CODE: WHISKEY https://shopmando.com RIDGE WALLET GET 40% OFF YOUR ORDER & TELL THEM WE SENT YA! https://ridge.com/whiskeyginger NORD VPN 4 MONTHS FREE WITH A 2 YEAR PLAN https://nordvpn.com/whiskey ======================================= Follow Andrew Santino: https://www.instagram.com/cheetosantino/ https://twitter.com/CheetoSantino Follow Whiskey Ginger: https://www.instagram.com/whiskeygingerpodcast https://twitter.com/whiskeygingerpodcast Produced and edited by Joe Faria https://www.instagram.com/itsjoefaria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay and Bobby have a co-headlining stand up show and it's promoted with a tiny picture of Bob. Jacob started a workout club for the Bonfire men except Jay. Jacob is accused of bullying the workout group, especially DJ Lou. Jay revisits the idea of a show called "The Odd Trouple" where Jacob and both Lou's must live together. Another group was formed, The Bonfire Book Boys. They discuss literary works they've enjoyed. Judge for yourself if Jacob is indeed the bully in these many new Bonfire spin-off groups! Big Jay's "Them" is new on YouTube. Go see the great Robert Kelly on tour at punchuplive.com/robertkelly *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolfSubscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

In the Bonfire publicity photos, Jay posed with the saddest face possible. Comic Felipe Esparza hangs out for the whole show as Jay educates him on different types of pornography. Felipe is best known for his multiple stand-up specials, winning Last Comic Standing and his recurring roles on “The Eric Andre Show”, “Superstore”, and “Gentefied”. He's also the host of a popular podcast called “What's Up Fool?" For tour dates go to felipesworld.com. Watch Jay's new special "Them" on Youtube and Bobby's events are at punchup.live/robertkelly. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolfSubscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

The guys take a deep dive into a scandal featuring a former NFL player and a married cheerleader. Steve Smith Sr. has been caught cheating by a man named Tony Martinez who ran to social media with accusations aimed at the former Carolina Panthers star, asserting that he had engaged in an affair with his wife, Nicole Martinez. Jay and Christine do their best acting when reading the text transcripts. A recording is played of Martinez confronting Smith on the phone. Jay has experience with this subject because his ex posted revenge nudes of him.*To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn moreFOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA:@thebonfiresxm@louisjohnson@christinemevans@bigjayoakerson@robertkellylive@louwitzkee@jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

Big Jay Oakerson's new crowd work special "Them" is out now on YouTube and it's fantastic! The gang is all back in their SXM New York studios after a week of forced vacation. Mayoral candidate Corinne Fisher's campaign manager texted Bobby about what they heard on the Bonfire. Comic Krystyna Hutchinson posted a sexy video for support of Corinne. Jay requested a sex term called JOI. He then played videos of JOI so everyone could understand what he was referring to. The guys had a photo shoot earlier in the day so Jay brought phallic candy to spice up the session. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolfSubscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.