Podcasts about Book Soup

Send us a textAre you tired of feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, and like nothing on your to-do list is ever done? This is the episode for you! Live from Book Soup, it's Risa Williams' talk with Mike Sonksen about tools from her latest book, Get Stuff Done Without the Stress! Recorded during the event last Friday, Risa talks to Mike about approaching time management and goals from a self-kindness mindset that allows us to befriend ourselves as we work on taking steps forward with things we want to do.They discuss:-Making a map of your goals-The Small Steps Journal-The Task Intensity Meter-How to keep different areas of your life in balance while still working towards big goals -How to develop a better and healthier relationship with yourself throughout all stages of progress on goals--Recorded live at Book Soup bookstore in LA on Feb. 21st, 2025 --A big thank you to Dan and Asha at Book Soup and to Mango Publishing for facilitating this book event, and to Mike Sonksen for being such a wonderful host for the evening! Thanks to everyone who came from far and wide to hear the talk - what a great crowd - thanks for a truly wonderful event!Hosts: Mike Sonksen, @mikethepoetla and Asha at Book SoupGuest Speaker: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, getstuffdonebook.com, @risawilliamstherapy--Recorded live at Book Soup bookstore in LA on Feb. 21st, 2025 --Support the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

The fix may be in, rolling with the punches, an unmissable upcoming boxing match, the elegance of Roger Federer, a talented and troubled writer, addiction runs in my family, a kind of enjoyable new horror movie, aging sucks, swordfish stories, a couple of Los Angeles bands, a long overdue mention of an indie rock hero, and some thoughts on the state of the world. Stuff mentioned: Heatmiser "The Fix is In" (1996), Heatmiser Mic City Sons (1996), Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman (October 30, 1974), Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol I (October 12, 2024), Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol II (February 22, 2025), David Foster Wallace "Roger Federer as Religious Experience" (The New York Times, August 20, 2006 https://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/20/sports/playmagazine/20federer.html), David Foster Wallace Infinite Jest (1996), Strand Book Store (828 Broadway, New York, NY 10003), Book Soup (8818 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069), The Twilight Zone "Time Enough at Last" (1959), Bone Face (2025), Colombo (1971-1978), London Has Fallen (2016), Anthony Bourdain "Don't Eat Before Reading This" (The New Yorker, April 12, 1999 https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1999/04/19/dont-eat-before-reading-this), Swordfish (2001), The Sugarplastic "Mercurochrome" (2000), The Sugarplastic Resin (2000), Further "LHS '79" (1995 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUNtu9jq3lc), Kleenex Girl Wonder Ponyoak (1998), Kleenex Girl Wonder "Wait for Me (Please)" (1998), Kleenex Girl Wonder "Ponyoak" (1998), Kleenex Girl Wonder Graham Smith is the Coolest Person Alive (1998), Alexander Solzenitsyn The Gulag Archipelago (1973), Timothy Snyder On Freedom (2024), and Timothy Snyder On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century (2017).

Send us a textIs hustle culture burning you out right now? Are you feeling anxious, exhausted, and overwhelmed by work on a weekly basis? Risa Williams talks to DJ, podcast host, and journalist, Gabby Sanderson, about navigating burnout recovery from hustle culture. Gabby shares her experiences working in diverse industries in different countries. They discuss growing your own awareness and understanding of what burnout feels like to you, so that you can catch it before you get lost in it for too long. They talk about:-Hustle culture and how it affects our mental health-Anxiety and panic attacks that can happen from burnout-How to step back and get perspective of what's happening to you-How money and loneliness are sometimes tied to burnout-When it's time to take stock of your own wellbeing and balanceGabby also shares valuable lessons she's learned from interviewing hundreds of wellness experts on her successful UK podcast, The Happier Life Project.Risa discusses the subject of burnout which she takes on in her new book, Get Stuff Done Without the Stress, which is in stores worldwide Feb. 11th! If you're in LA, come to a book talk and signing at Book Soup with Risa on Feb. 21st at 7 PM. Hope to see you there!Host: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapy, https://www.amazon.com/Get-Stuff-Done-Without-Stress/dp/1684816874Guest: Gabby Sanderson, https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-the-happier-life-project-99687698/, @radiogabbySupport the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Send us a textDo you want to find more creativity in everyday life but get stuck figuring out what to do or how to start? This is the episode for you! Risa Williams and Hilary Kern discuss easy ways you can start to embrace creativity throughout regular life, especially for those out there who feel like they've lost touch with creativity or don't think of themselves as "artistic types." How can we begin to use art as a way to get inspired and find the playful and fun sides of ourselves more intentionally?They discuss:-Self-reception and self-expression-Using creativity as a way to "get into the present moment"-Finding inspiration in daily life-Risa's Inspiration Journal tool from The Ultimate Self-Esteem Toolkit-Connecting with parts of yourself that were creative when you were a little kid againYou can also hear a sample of Risa's audiobook, The Ultimate Self-Esteem Toolkit: The Inspiration Journal at the end of this episode.And check out Risa's upcoming book, Get Stuff Done Without the Stress - and if you're in LA on Feb. 21st, you can hear her speak and get your book signed at Book Soup in Hollywood. Find out more at risawilliams.com.A big thank you to all the first responders and firefighters in Los Angeles right now - thank you for all your heroic efforts - and please stay safe, everyone in LA!Host: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapyGuest: Hilary Kern, hilarykern.com, @hilarykerncreatesCreate Harmony This is a podcast about setting an intentional rhythm, savoring life's blessings and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

TVC 672.2: Tripp Whetsell, author of Norman Lear: His Life and Times, talks to Ed about how the latitude that Norman Lear often gave his actors and his writers on his television shows was often a double-edged sword; Lear's years as a motion picture producer in the 1960s; and the events that led to the premiere on All in the Family on CBS in January 1971. Norman Lear: His Life and Times is available wherever books are sold through Applause Books. Tripp Whetsell will appear at Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood on Wednesday, Jan. 8 beginning at 7pm.

TVC 672.1: Ed welcomes entertainment journalist and comedy historian Tripp Whetsell. Tripp's latest book, Norman Lear: His Life and Times, is the first comprehensive biography of the legendary, Emmy Award-winning producer of All in the Family, Maude, Good Times, The Jeffersons, The Fact of Life, and many other series that helped elevate the American network sitcom. While much has been written about Norman Lear, before and after his death on Dec. 5. 2023, Tripp's book shows that there remains much to learn about the legendary “man in the white hat”— since Lear himself was often reluctant to discuss his early life in great detail. Topics this segment include how Lear got his foothold in show business by way of Danny Thomas, and his roots in the golden era of variety television throughout the 1950s and early '60s. Norman Lear: His Life and Times is available wherever books are sold through Applause Books. For our listeners in Southern California, Tripp Whetsell will appear at Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood on Wednesday, Jan. 8 beginning at 7pm.

Dennis is joined via Zoom by author David Ciminello to discuss his delicious debut novel The Queen of Steeplechase Park which is the story of an irrepressible Coney island burlesque queen and meatball entrepreneur named Belladonna Marie Donato. David talks about how the character is inspired by his larger-than-life great aunt Emily who was, in fact, a burlesque performer on Coney Island and actually won a trophy for Best Bust for her 38 DDDs. David also talks about how he got the book published, how he chose the mouth-watering recipes that appear throughout the book and the spontaneous reading that unfolded at a recent extended family gathering where his cousin's daughter read the role of young Belladonna Marie. Other topics include: why David chose to make Belladonna Marie so sex and body positive, working as an actor in L.A. and playing a barber in a classic episode of Seinfeld, writing a movie that Shirley MacLaine directed called The Dress Code and working alongside her on set and why it was important to him to write a book that was "chock-full of queer optimism." Dennis will be interviewing David at LA's Book Soup on Sunday, November 10th at 3 PM. https://www.davidciminello.com/

This week we all watched a classic horror film about a blob that eats everything in sight. It's called The Blob! Great title! If you want to support a cool local indie bookstore AND get your book signed and PERSONALIZED, you can get it via Book Soup! Jordan Morris will write anything you want in your copy (Personal message, sweet nothing, Free With Ads catch phrase, etc) as long as it's PG-13 (it's a YA book after all). Book Soup ships ANYWHERE!Visit Emily's ETSY store right now and buy some stuff! Great for holiday shopping!To listen to our bonus content, join Maximum Fun now

This week's episode is sponsored by @salesproducersinc, a progressive business to business company representing Gift, Lifestyle, Fashion, Personal Care, & Kids lines selling to retail stores with a mission to create long-lasting, profitable relationships by adding significant value to our Customer, Vendor, and Team partners. For more information, check out their social media or website www.salesproducersinc.comSusan Esayian is a native of the Pacific Northwest, and she's been working in the gift industry professionally for 26 years in a variety of roles. From merchandising Kitchen-Aid mixers, buying fine tableware and even carrying a four-poster bed up a mountainside for a catalog photoshoot... and that was just in the first 10 years! Since then, she's kept herself immersed in the gift industry as a buyer for a hospital gift shop and merchandiser for several wholesale showrooms and retailers. Retail is not just a job for Susan, but a career that she's inspired by and passionate about more every day.Fabian Navejas was born and raised in LA and is a self-taught creative leader and a bona fide retail nerd. With more than 25 years of multi-unit management experience in the retail home furnishings industry, he still feels he's in the beginning stages of his career. Currently, Fabian is a gift merchandiser and buyer for A.C. Vroman's, Inc., one of the oldest independent bookstores in the country, is 128 years old. A.C. Vroman's operates two bookstores in the Pasadena area and owns Book Soup in West Hollywood, CA, another independent bookstore founded in 1975.In addition to working at A.C. Vromans, Fabian, is also the founder of Onederkam.com, which is a small eCommerce gift and home accessories store. He also occasionally works on a variety of TV productions, doing everything from set dressing to working in the props department to being a shopper for the artdepartment. Fabian also worked at IKEA North America in several markets and as a district manager for  Z Gallerie.Eric Velez is a confident, competent, and imaginative interior designer with extensive experience in residential and commercial spaces ranging from 300k to 2m. With an excellent commercial approach to solving problems, Eric has a proven ability to create fresh solutions for the renovation of interior spaces or new construction.During his journey as an interior designer for the past 8 years, Eric has succeeded in all design projects, no matter how large or small. He believes that by having a broad understanding of people's living situations and needs in their everyday lives at home, you're able to design great solutions.In this merchandiser roundtable, we're chatting live from Las Vegas and digging into what everyone's working on. We also talk about how retail is a business of relationships and how interacting with others live at a show enhances the whole experience. Our roundtable discussion also includes a little about how each guest built their career and some really funny stories along the way!What's Inside:A roundtable discussion on the world of retail and merchandisingThe value of the live-show experienceHow each member started and grew their career Mentioned In This Episode:Susan Esayian on InstagramOnederkam WebsiteOnederkam on InstagramEric Velez on Instagram

After a brief Sportscast on the media meltdown over Caitlin Clark's early stint in the WNBA (0:30), Steven and Ian have perhaps the least likely conversation in Indiecast history about Ian going to a Sarah McLachlan concert (!) and seeing a fight almost break out (!!) (7:21). They also talk about Steven's upcoming book event on June 11 at Book Soup in LA that Ian is hosting (19:25).From there, they talk about the new album from Texas band Good Looks, Lived Here For A While, which is one of 2024's best indie rock records along with being one of the easiest to root for (22:54). They also talk about Brat, the new album by Charli XCX, as well as a larger conversation about how “indie pop” became known as “middle class pop” (32:54). Finally, they conclude with a discussion of The Killers' Hot Fuss, which turns 20 this week (42:51).In Recommendation Corner, Ian talks up the emo band Southtowne Lanes while Steven recommends the Indianapolis band Everything, Now! (53:47).New episodes of Indiecast drop every Friday. Listen to Episode 192 here and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can submit questions for Steve and Ian at indiecastmailbag@gmail.com, and make sure to follow us on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) for all the latest news. We also recently launched a visualizer for our favorite Indiecast moments. Check those out here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Enjoy this special edition of Office Hours In Conversation with music critic/author/podcaster Steven Hyden! Tim and Steven go deep on Bruce's work and a little less deep on other related topics including Bruce's wardrobe, Bruce's haircut, Bruce's stage antics, and a little bit of Paul McCartney and Dylan talk. This is all in celebration of Steven's latest book "There Was Nothing You Could Do: Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A." and the End of the Heartland." Get your own copy here! Watch or listen to more with Tim & Steven, PLUS tons of other stuff when you subscribe to OFFICE HOURS+. Get a FREE seven-day trial at patreon.com/officehourslive. Los Angeles! Go see Steven in person at Book Soup on Tuesday, June 11! Read more: booksoup.com/event/steve-hyden. Find everything Office Hours including the merch store at officialofficehours.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave and Alonso are in perpetual catch-up mode. Subscribe (and review us) on Apple Podcasts, follow us @linoleumcast on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook, I get my lovin' anytime. Join our club, won't you? Hollywood Pride is now available! Pick up a copy wherever you buy books; autographed copies for sale at Book Soup.

Dave and Alonso make up for lost time with a MEGA-EPISODE. Subscribe and review us at Apple Podcasts, follow us @linoleumcast on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook, I love to hear our laughter mingle. This episode is brought to you by Amber Petty's FREE musical seminar for freelance writers on May 7. Alonso's new book Hollywood Pride is out May 14 and now available for pre-order wherever you buy books. (Signed copies available from Book Soup.) Join our club, won't you?

A not great joke about losing brain cells, a car getting totaled, the late, lamented Hyundai Veloster, the stupidity of ethical nonmonogamy, a couple songs about dreaming, the tragedies of John Belushi and Chris Farley, a couple great parts from Animal House, a bad attempt at an Eminem song, the amazingly witty and just great person Craig Bierko, the creepiness of people hovering on the ceiling, Los Angeles is my friend and Sunnyvale is my enemy, and a great catchy as hell Britney Spears song. Stuff mentioned: Jim Morrison and The Doors "A Feast of Friends" (1978), Sugar File Under: Easy Listening (1994), The Minus Man (1999), The Moody Blues "Your Wildest Dreams" (1986), Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark "Dreaming" (1988), The Alan Parsons Project "Don't Answer Me" (1984), The Alan Parsons Project "Ammonia Avenue" (1984), Neighbors (1981), Continental Divide (1984), Animal House (1978), Eminem "Til I Collapse" (2020), Scary Movie 4 (2006), Scary Movie 3 (2003), The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996), The Thirteenth Floor (1999), Frank Lloyd Wright Ennis House (2655 Glendower Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027), Frank Lloyd Wright Hollyhock House (4800 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027), Brightburn (2019), Hereditary (2018), MOCA Grand (250 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012), Dear John's (11208 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230), Book Soup (8818 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069), and Britney Spears "Baby One More Time" (1999).

Today on AirTalk, local bookstores Vroman's and Book Soup go up for sale. Also on the show, LA County DA candidate Eric Siddall; everything you need to know about Guatemala's new president; fan etiquette and more. Iconic Local Bookstores Vroman's, Book Soup To Be Sold, Owner Says (00:17) LA District Attorney Race: Deputy DA Eric Siddall (18:09) How To Properly Fan Over A Celebrity You Admire (34:36) After A Long Fight, Guatemala Has a New President – Can He Deliver On His Promises? (51:36) WSJ Investigation Sheds Light On Boeing Manufacturing Issues That To Alaska Airlines Incident (1:07:08) TV-Talk: 5 Shows To Watch Including ‘All Create Great and Small' & ‘Death and Other Details' (1:20:54)

In the spotlight is Tyson Cornell, who started his book publishing company, Rare Bird, after nine-and-a-half years as marketing and publicity director at Book Soup, the legendary independent bookstore on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, Calif. We discuss:  >> The Rare Bird concept and name >> The focus required for reading books >> Work as a lifestyle >> The most difficult and exhilarating parts of the job >> John Updike and his final tour>> Music>> Creative inputs and outputs>> Etc.  Learn more about Tyson Cornell and Rare Bird here: https://rarebirdlit.com  Novelist Spotlight is produced and hosted by Mike Consol, author of “Lolita Firestone: A Supernatural Novel,” “Family Recipes: A Novel About Italian Culture, Catholic Guilt and the Culinary Crime of the Century” and “Hardwood: A Novel About College Basketball and Other Games Young Men Play.” Buy them on any major bookselling site. Write to Mike Consol at novelistspotlight@gmail.com. We hope you will subscribe and share the link with any family, friends or colleagues who might benefit from this program.  

Eric Roberts is still the best, a totally Los Angeles Robert Blake movie, the amazing and somewhat insane Shane Macgowan, bloody noses, my error on The Ice Harvest, my mom and her addiction to books, a hilarious Keanu Reeves moment, some restaurants, getting lost while stoned with Buckley, Paulie Malinaggi and his wardrobe malfunctions, and Jim Carrey as Vanilla Ice. Stuff mentioned: Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill (1981), The Pogues "Summer in Siam" (1990), Modern Problems (1981), The Ice Harvest (2005), Book Soup (8818 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069),  The Viper Room (8852 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069), Jerry Stahl Permanent Midnight (1995), The Menu (2022), The Smoke House (4420 W. Lakeside Drive, Burbank, CA 91505), Lobster and Beer (3456 Motor Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034), Kru (3135 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA), Hawks (5530 Douglas Blvd, Granite Bay, CA 95746), AC/DC "Thunderstruck" (1990), and In Living Color "White, White, Baby" (1991).

#199: Today, we're enlisting some local booksellers to help us understand L.A. better. Staffers from Skylight Books in Los Feliz, The Iliad Bookshop in North Hollywood, Book Soup in West Hollywood and Chevalier's Books in Larchmont Village shared their favorite books about Los Angeles: "Amnesiascope" by Steve Erickson "The Dog Park" by Dennis Etchison "City of Quartz" by Mike Davis "Everything Now: Lessons from the City-State of Los Angeles" by Rosecrans Baldwin "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean "Writing Los Angeles: A Literary Anthology" edited by David Ulin "Dear Los Angeles: The City in Diaries and Letters, 1542 to 2018" edited by David Kipen "Ed Rusha/ Now Then: A Retrospective" from MoMA Press "The Cobrasnake: Y2Ks Archive" by Mark Hunter "She" by Michelle Latiolais "Seventy-Two and One Half Miles Across Los Angeles" by Mark Ruwedel "Koreatown Dreaming: Stories and Portraits of Korean Immigrant Life" by Emanuel Hahn Stay tuned for more picks from other local indie bookshops in the New Year!

In this episode of 5 Writers 5 Minutes, the authors talk about what they do to stay focused on the story they've almost finished, instead of getting distracted with what's next!Visit the authors:Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.comDeborah Abela: deborahabela.comSarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.comLian Tanner: liantanner.com.auZanni Louise: zannilouise.comMusic: On The Roads by Evert ZeevalkinkPodcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com

Nick Cave is a musician, songwriter, author, and actor, best known as the frontman of the band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, though is also beloved for his early group, The Birthday Party. Albums from The Boatman's Call (1997) to Skeleton Tree (2016) showcase Cave's ability to craft emotionally charged and intellectually stimulating compositions filled with hauntingly poetic lyrics. Beyond music, Cave's authored several books, including And the Ass Saw the Angel (1989) and Stranger Than Kindness (2021). His collaborations with director John Hillcoat on movies like The Proposition (2005) and Lawless (2012) have received critical acclaim. And he maintains an open and engaging dialogue with his fans through his newsletter, The Red Hand Files. This podcast was recorded the day after the conclusion of Caves's duo tour with Radiohead's bassist, Colin Greenwood, in Los Angeles. A few days after recording this podcast, he used The Red Hand Files to write the following message to his fans: “After I stepped off stage at the final show, I changed from my grey suit into a blue suit, ate some seafood with Colin, and then headed to the aftershow, where I hung out with some old friends for an hour or so before going back to the hotel with Susie. We stayed up for a few hours and then tried to sleep, but I was hyped up, so I took a sleeping pill at 4 am — which was a dumb idea because I had an interview that morning with Rick Rubin for his podcast. Anyway, when I woke up, I put on a grey suit, jumped into the car with my driver to go to Malibu, did Rick's podcast (which could turn out quite interesting as I'm not sure the sleeping pill had completely worn off), then started back to L.A. In the car, I began to feel a bit rough, so we parked up at Zuma Beach, where I threw off my clothes and jumped into the sea in an unsuccessful attempt to restore myself; then we carried on to the hotel, where I changed from my grey suit into a blue suit before heading to Book Soup for [a] signing . . . After the signing, I returned to the hotel feeling tired and weird, sat up with Susie for a while, went to bed, woke up about 2 am, threw up in the sink and collapsed unconscious on the bathroom floor. Susie found me there and hauled me back onto the bed; my assistant was called to the hotel, some extremely handsome emergency paramedics turned up, a lovely nurse arrived and fixed me to a drip, and later, I spoke to an eighty-nine-year-old saint of a doctor who diagnosed an acute gastro event.” ------ Thank you to the sponsors that fuel our podcast and our team: LMNT Electrolytes https://drinklmnt.com/tetra ------ House of Macadamias https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/tetra ------ Squarespace https://squarespace.com/tetra ------

Hi, everybody. Sarah Royal, the cohost of the Enough Wicker podcast, returns to talk to George about her new book AKA Lucy: The Dynamic And Determined Life Of Lucille Ball scheduled to be released October 10, 2023. Sarah told us about how she got involved with this project and provided insight into her research back on episode 217. This time around, she and George go in depth on the life and legacy of Lucille Ball. Follow Sarah on Instagram @saraheroyal - https://www.instagram.com/saraheroyal/?hl=en Sarah is scheduled to be at the following launch events (all events are free and begin at 7PM local time): 10/10/23 - Brooklyn, NY at Powerhouse Arena 10/17/23 - Los Angeles, CA at Book Soup 10/19/23 - Portland, OR at Rose City Book Pub For all things Sarah Royal, go to https://www.sarahroyal.com Subscribe to the Enough Wicker podcast and visit their website at https://enoughwicker.com Thank you for listening. Connect with Meanwhile At The Podcast on social media. Don't forget to #livetweet (we're still calling it that)! Share the show, subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and rate us on your podcast apps. Those much coveted five stars are always appreciated. Stay safe out there. https://twitter.com/@MeanwhileATP https://www.instagram.com/meanwhileatp http://www.meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com  https://www.facebook.com/meanwhileatthepodcast NOW ON SPOUTIBLE @MeanwhileATP Rodney (AKA Art Nerrd): https://twitter.com/@artnerrd https://www.instagram.com/theartnerrd https://www.facebook.com/artnerrd https://shop.spreadshirt.com/artnerrd Kristin: https://www.facebook.com/kristingollhofer https://www.instagram.com/kristingollhofer Rich: NOW ON SPOUTIBLE @doctorstaypuft https://twitter.com/@doctorstaypuft  

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Ashley interviews Kirthana Ramisetti about her novel, Advika and the Hollywood Wives. They talk about writing a young woman making choices, writing about #OscarsSoWhite and Bollywood. They also discuss three films she would put into the Criterion Collection.    Book content warning: death   Bookstores mentioned: Greenlight Bookstore, Beach Books, Book Soup, Book Passage, Sisters Uptown   Support our host & guest:   Follow Kirthana Ramisetti: Website // Instagram // Twitter Follow Ashley: Instagram // Twitter // Website Beyond the Box: Our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday   Check out our online community here!    This episode was edited by Niba and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people.   Original music by @iam.onyxrose Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website, sign up for our emails, shop our Bookshop.org recommendations, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest.

Today I welcome actor, filmmaker, playwright, and novelist Tim Blake Nelson to the show. Tim is one of the great character actors of our time. Like a lot of people, I first became aware of him in the Coen Bros film O Brother Where Art Thou. Tim's novel is called City of Blows and it just came out on Unnamed Press. It didn't click with me that Tim was actually the writer of this incredible book until I saw his picture on the promo materials. When I read the synopsis, I knew it was my kind of book. "A sprawling, character-driven depiction of the modern film industry.” (Source: Unnamed Press) City of Blows is beautifully written and the character development is incredible. It was an honor to talk with Tim about the book and his process for creating. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- You can purchase signed copies at The Unnamed Press Book Events: 2/7/23 Book Soup, Los Angeles 2/8/23 Magic City Books, Tulsa 2/10/23 Strand Book Store, NYC

Today on the show I get to talk with Erik Tarloff. Erik is the author of the national best-seller Face-Time, The Man Who Wrote the Book, and All Our Yesterdays. His early work was writing primarily for the screen, including an early draft of Disney's animated Aladdin, & Car 54, Where Are You? for Orion Pictures. His TV work includes writing episodes of M*A*S*H, All in the Family, The Bob Newhart Show, The Jeffersons, Alice and many others. He's written pro bono speeches for Al Gore and former President Clinton. That's just some of his work - he's had a very prolific career. I first heard about him in 2019 when his book The Woman in Black came out on Rare Bird Books. It was one of my favorites from that year. His latest novel is called Tell Me the Truth About Love. I highly recommend it. If you live in San Francisco pick up a copy at Books, Inc. or Pegasus if you are in Berkeley. For our LA listeners, as always, check out Book Soup or Skylight. If you're from my hometown in Salt Lake, Wellerworks is great place - located in downtown Salt Lake. Erik was a blast to talk to and I hope we get him back on the show at some point in the future. Thanks for listening. Kyler

In episode 375 of the Clive Barker Podcast, Jose and Ryan give their first impression of the new book by Phil and Sarah Stokes, Clive Barker's Dark Worlds.  That plus some Hellraiser and Nightbreed news, and an update on our own book project.  Sponsor Don Bertram's Celebrate Imagination Editor's Note: You'll hear me saying in this episode that I had not received my copy of the book from Book Soup in the mail yet. A couple hours after we finished recording, my doorbell rang, and there was my package from Book soup.  If I can add a couple quick impressions based on actually seeing it, this book is large and colorful with the impressiveness and care on one of the Imaginer art books.  Now let's get into the episode.   From The Reef Rucking Fotten Nightbreed Collection Nicholas Vince on Spear Talk Podcast Slashfilm: Hellraisers Cenobites on Wearing the Makeup Our First Impressions: Clive Barker's Dark Worlds The Interview Book Update Show Notes The Old Days of Revelations Web Site Coming Next   Commentary Classics: Hellraiser VII Deader Hellraiser Hulu Commentary Jericho Squad 77 Returns Phil and Sarah Stokes Lost Souls With Steven Dressler and Cheryl Bentzen-Green Visions of Heaven and Hell And this podcast, having no beginning will have no end.  web www.clivebarkercast.com iOS App| Android App, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, Stitcher, Spotify, Pandora, Libsyn, Tunein, iHeart Radio, Pocket Casts, Google Play, Radio.com, DoubleTwist and YouTube and Join the Occupy Midian group Twitter: @BarkerCast | @OccupyMidian Buy a T-Shirt All Links and show notes in their Entirety can be found at http://www.clivebarkercast.com

Marston Hefner (yes...son of Hugh Hefner) is an extremely talented writer. His upcoming book of flash fiction is called High School Romance. I was fortunate to get an advanced copy. It's fantastic. Yes, you get an insight into the private lives of famous people, but more than that, you get to see them as real people. And you get to see straight up fiction that ranges from avante garde to offbeat science-fiction/romance and many things in-between. . . . Check out Marston online: marstonhefner.com | Twitch | YouTube | Twitter . . . Get more info AND buy his book HERE . . . See Marston read live: September 1 at Book Soup in Los Angeles: https://www.booksoup.com/event/marston-hefner September 8 at Stories Books in Los Angeles: https://storiesla.com/events/19616   . . . Thanks for listening. Stop by www.christophertallon.com for my book info, social links, a blog, and more. See ya later!  

Thanks for joining us at the Clive Barker Podcast. The only podcast dedicated to the imagination fo Clive Barker. In episode 359, Jose and Ryan have a quick correction on the Jump Tribe, where you can get an autographed copy of Clive Barker's Dark Worlds, as well as Hellraiser and Candyman news, plus we dig into some listener questions and community discussion.  Sponsor Don Bertram's Celebrate Imagination  From The Reef Re: Jump Tribe Pre-Order Clive Barker's Dark Worlds signed from Book Soup Hellraiser Movies In Order? Screen Rant, Webringnet, Somag News Hellraiser Bloodline Script Hardcover Eddie Murphy was never first choice to play Candyman Jamie Bower of Stranger Things on Jimmy Fallon Show Notes Collector's Corner: Jump Tribe All The Versions of Nightbreed Explained Alice Cooper The Black Widow with Vincent Price Intro Discussion Voice Mail re: Nightbreed Versions BarkerCast Listeners Group: David: Discovery+ and HBO Merger impact Call-Out for Jericho Squad 77 recruit Coming Next  Jericho Squad 77 A-Z Commentaries: X for Xploitation – The Tingler Interview: James Kay And this podcast, having no beginning will have no end.  web www.clivebarkercast.com iOS App| Android App, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, Stitcher, Spotify, Pandora, Libsyn, Tunein, iHeart Radio, Pocket Casts, Google Play, Radio.com, DoubleTwist and YouTube and Join Facebook and the BarkerCast Listeners & Occupy Midian group Discord Community Twitter: @BarkerCast| @OccupyMidian Support the show, Buy a T-Shirt All Links and show notes in their Entirety can be found at http://www.clivebarkercast.com

Liska Jacobs is the author of The Pink Hotel. If you're in Los Angeles, check out her event at Book Soup on Friday. Liska and I chat: * Writing in […]

This week's episode is part of our Life After Z Gallerie series. Michelle worked closely with both Fabian & Melissa during her time at Z Gallerie.Fabian was born and raised in LA, is a self-taught creative leader and a bona fide retail nerd.  With more than 25 years of multi-unit management experience in the retail home furnishings industry, he still feels as if he is in the beginning stages of his career. Currently, he is a Gift Merchandiser & Buyer for A.C. Vroman's Inc., one of the oldest independent bookstores in the country, 128 years old.  A.C. Vroman's operates 2 bookstores in the Pasadena area and also owns Book Soup in West Hollywood, CA, another independent bookstore founded in 1975.  In addition to working at A.C. Vromans, he is also the Founder of Onederkam.com, which is a small eCommerce gift and home accessories store. His side hustle!! He has also worked at IKEA North America at the following markets - San Francisco, Connecticut, Philadelphia, and for IKEA A.B. in Malmö, Sweden as Communications & Interior Design Manager for 10.5 years.  Prior to IKEA, he has worked as District Visual Manager for Z Gallerie covering a variety of markets in the US - So. California, Midwest, East Coast, and Northwest Merchandiser of the Year while working there.Melissa Hesse is a Southern California native raised in the San Gabriel Valley, a mom to two amazing young men, and has been happily married to her husband of 25 years, Bill.She doesn't have a degree in art but somehow has made it her career. She started at Z Gallerie back in 1993 as a part time sales associate while going to college. She spent the next 14 years there, holding almost every position possible there but always found the art department my home. After 6 years in the stores, she moved into the corporate office and spent the next 8 years in the art department as the Merchandise Planner and Assistant Buyer. She would help select the artwork for, at that time 70+ stores. She went on buying trips, worked with publishers and wholesale framers on new merchandise for the stores. FUN was the best way she would describe it. She grew up at Z Gallerie, met lifelong friends (Michelle and Fabian included!), got married, had kids, bought their first house. After 14 years she made the leap to Third and Wall Art Group which was a vendor we purchased posters from. She has been with Third and Wall for almost 15 years and was recently promoted to Creative Director.Michelle, Fabian & Melissa recant their different roles, funny stories, challenges & growth within Z Gallerie and how that paved the way to their current careers. Check out the episode on YouTube and get a glimpse of Melissa's Chris Hemsworth photo blanket her kids gifted to her!Fabian NavejasWebsiteInstagramMelissa HesseWebsiteInstagramFacebookThis week's episode is brought to you by Fine Lines Company, a west coast wholesale rep agency with showrooms in LA, Las Vegas and Seattle. Fine Lines represents over 50 fabulous gift, fashion + home lines.

(Listeners be advised, Josh and Andrew talk openly about sex and other steamy topics! Thanks for listening and make sure to explore our hyperlinks.) Josh reveals the behind the scenes of working in Hollywood as a publicist and now as a Hollywood producer. He then discusses his writing process for both Porn Again and Enemies Closer. Josh's discussion about coming out leads Andrew and Josh to openly discuss their approach to consuming pornography and the importance of sexual education. Follow Josh Sabarra on Instagram, @joshsabarra, Twitter, @JoshSabarra, and Facebook, /JoshSabarraAuthor. Head on over to his website where you can purchase his catchy merchandise: http://www.joshsabarra.com/. To purchase Porn Again: A Memoir go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0990754618/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_K0HH0ZCJJN6WWXY56 To purchase Enemies Closer go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0990754618/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_WC7FT1EQDNJPVB1YZYRW If anyone wants signed or personalized copies, they're available by calling Barnes & Noble at The Grove in LA or through Book Soup in LA. Andrew highly recommends the Audible versions of Josh's books as well (Josh reads Porn Again!) so head on over to: https://www.audible.com/search?searchAuthor=Josh%20Sabarra&submitted=1 To order Robert Jones Jr.'s The Prophets go here: https://bookshop.org/books/the-prophets-9780593295502/9780593085684 Follow Ivory Tower Boiler Room on Twitter, @ivoryboilerroom, and Instagram, @ivorytowerboilerroom! Email us at ivorytowerboilerroom@gmail.com. We love hearing from you about the podcast and are always interested in interview suggestions. Many thanks to the Ivory Tower Boiler Room podcast team: Andrew Rimby, Executive Director Mary DiPipi, Chief Contributor Ceren Usta, Marketing Director Thanks to Anne Sophie Andersen and Meghan Ames for our theme song, "Loverman." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ivorytowerboilerroom/support

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of top ten list of cool, independent bookstores to buy from instead of Amazon. His list includes: Book Monster in Santa Monica, Verbatim Books in San Diego, Stories Books in Echo Park, Book Soup in West Hollywood, Vromans in Pasadena, Page Against the Machine in Long Beach, Dave's Old Works Books in Redondo Beach, The Last Book Store in Downtown Los Angeles, Skylight Books in Los Feliz and Bart's Books in Ojai.Instagram: @livinginthesprawlpodcastEmail: livinginthesprawlpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.livinginthesprawlpodcast.comCheck out our favorite CBD gummy company...it helps us get better sleep and stay chill. Use code "SPRAWL" for 20% off.  https://www.justcbdstore.com?aff=645Check out Goldbelly for all your favorite US foods to satisfy those cravings or bring back some nostalgia. Our favorites include Junior's Chessecakes from New York, Lou Malnati's deep dish pizza from Chicago and a philly cheesesteak from Pat's. Use the link https://goldbelly.pxf.io/c/2974077/1032087/13451 to check out all of the options and let them know we sent you.Use code "SPRAWL" for (2) free meals and free delivery on your first Everytable subscription.Support the podcast and future exploration adventures. We are working on unique perks and will give you a shout out on the podcast to thank you for your contribution!Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast is on Podfanhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/sprawl  Looking to start a podcast? Buzzsprout is the best and easiest way to launch, promote and track your podcast...trust me, I did a lot of research beforehand. Let Buzzsprout know we sent you, support the show and get a $20 Amazon gift card when you sign up.  https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1735110Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/livinginthesprawlpodcast)

Listen in on the hilarious virtual event Jeff Garlin and I did with Book Soup and find out why one of the key elements of getting a movie made is to first write the book.   WANT TO LAUNCH A BESTSELLING BOOK? GO TO WWW.LAUNCHABESTSELLINGBOOK.COM

Zibby led a discussion with actress Mena Suvari for a virtual event with Book Soup in Los Angeles where they discussed Mena's debut memoir, The Great Peace. Their conversation touched on how Mena knew it was the perfect time to share her story, the ways in which she processed her relationship with fame, and why the miracles in her life have helped her to find her place in this world. Watch the full conversation here!Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3jzfXMvBookshop: https://bit.ly/3Agpfng See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rog in conversation with his real-life brother-in-law Nick Kroll to celebrate the release of "Reborn in the USA" at indie bookstores across the country. A truly lovely conversation organized by the great LA indie Book Soup, talking about the overlap between "Reborn in USA" and Big Mouth.

Patton Oswalt and Meredith Salenger (New Podcast: Did You Get My Text) join Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of the tough credits everyone had to work around to graduate, Patton and Meredith's favorite on-screen deaths or murders from their acting careers, and the ways specific fandoms dress at conventions. Plus, Patton and Meredith have a new podcast called Did You Get My Text!! Check it out!And if you haven't already, get Bubble today!  If you buy from Book Soup, you can get a signed copy!SPECIAL THANKS to our sponsors – • Magic Spoon – Go to magicspoon.com/JJGO to try Magix Spoon today! Use promo code JJGO at checkout to save five dollars off your order!• BetterHelp – Have your first customized online therapy session in under 48 hours! Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/JJGo! 

Clearing the docket! Ordering tea at a beer garden, sending your published book to a literary idol, nicknames, artificial plants, and the return of our new segment RUDY'S PLACE!LINKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: Lunenburg PuddingBe Scared of Everything by Peter Counter"All of the birds died in 1986 due to Reagan killing them and replacing them with spies that are now watching us. The birds work for the bourgeoisie.”Donwill, rapper and plant expertTanya Morgan's Bandcamp, where you can find the new single "A Whole Mood" featuring Jack Daveybit.ly/dicktownDead Eyes Podcast Episode 4: Any Questions?Pre-order Tom Scharpling's book, It Never Ends at TomWroteABook.com!Pre-order Jordan Morris' graphic novel Bubble through Book Soup in LA for a signed copy!Photos on the MaxFun subreddit of the gas station with the tank in Los Angeles

There's a great new comedy book, Notes from the Bathroom Line: Humor, Art, and Low-Grade Panic from 150 of the Funniest Women in Comedy, that has just arrived on shelves, both IRL and virtual, that is actually the first collection of writing by women comedians since the 70s. Amy Solomon, writer/producer on such great things like Barry and the editor of Notes from the Bathroom Line, joins TCB's Jake Kroeger to discuss the journey of this crucial, hilarious book, how, even with 150 contributors, doesn't come close to featuring all the funny women that you need to see/hear, and "hot" takes on Rick and Morty Day, SpongeBob Squarepants' virus episode, and more.You can and should get Notes from the Bathroom Line at notesfromthebathroomline.comORget it and support some local bookstores (instead of Amazon) like Book Soup, Chevalier's, Vroman's, and Skylight Books.Follow Amy @amybethsol on Twitter and IG.The Comedy Bureau @thecomedybureau across platforms and please, please support TCB via GoFundMe, Patreon, or on Venmo (@jakekroeger).Produced by Jake KroegerMusic by Brian GranilloArtwork by Andrew Delman and KT

Comedian Jim Florentine & Luke Spiller, frontman for The Struts join Shannon and Matty on an all new episode of The Thing is...! On this one Jim Florentine tells us a story about improper uses of Saran Wrap, while Luke Spiller tells us a story about about a lie that put him in major danger! Then in Scary Things... Luke gives us as a story about him and his buddies exploring a haunted house, while Jim tells us about how he got dissalussioned in his childhood! Check it out!James Florentine (born August 18, 1964) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, author and television personality. He is best known for co-hosting That Metal Show on VH1 Classic and voicing several characters on Crank Yankers, including Special Ed and Bobby Fletcher. He hosts Metal Midgets on Sirius XM Satellite Radio and a podcast called Everybody Is Awful (Except You). He has released six albums of stand-up comedy, two comedy specials, six installments in the Terrorizing Telemarketers prank call compilation, and three installments of the Meet the Creeps hidden camera show. His 2018 book Everybody is Awful (Except You!) reached No. 1 on the Book Soup nonfiction chart.The Struts are a British rock band from Derby, Derbyshire, England. The band consists of vocalist Luke Spiller, guitarist Adam Slack, bassist Jed Elliott, and drummer Gethin Davies. Formed in 2012, the original lineup was composed of Spiller, Slack, bassist Jamie Binns and drummer Rafe Thomas.The band has cited its influences as: Queen, The Darkness, The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Def Leppard, The Killers, The Smiths, Oasis, the Libertines, Michael Jackson, The Strokes, The Vaccines and My Chemical RomanceSupport Our Sponsorshttps://hempiredirect.com use code GASDABShttps://yokratom.com Home of the $60 Kilo!Follow the show on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mrjimflorentinehttps://twitter.com/lukestrutshttps://twitter.com/jesterskulls?lang=enhttps://twitter.com/bmackayisright?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukestrutshttps://www.instagram.com/jimflorentine https://www.instagram.com/shannonlee6982/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/jesterskulls/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/bmackayisrightWant some merch? https://podcastmerch.com/collections/the-thing-isSubscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC87Akt2Sq_-YEd_YrNpbS2QShannon Lee and Matty Jesterskulls get together weekly with interesting guests in comedy, reality TV, porn and every other walk of life to find out about their nightmare date stories, paranormal experiences and street fight stories! It gets crazy, hysterical, scary and shocking as they uncover stories you won't hear on other podcasts only here on The Thing Is...(ding!)

Vroman's in Pasadena and Book Soup in West Hollywood are two of Southern California's most iconic bookstores. Though they're in very different communities, each one plays a central role in the life of the city. Which is why, in late September, Vroman's sent a shudder through the world of Southern California's readers when the 126 year old bookstore announced it was at risk of closing due to the effects of the pandemic. In an extraordinary bit of outreach, Vroman's asked its community to shop early and often for the holidays and to recommend the store by word of mouth. The situation has since stabilized, but the risk remains. In the third part of our "Art of Bookselling" series, Air/Light editor David L. Ulin talks to Julia Cowlishaw, the CEO of Vroman's and Book Soup. Cowlishaw and Ulin discuss the issues facing independent booksellers in the world of COVID-19, how she approaches managing two very different bookstores, and more.

This week, the ladies sat down for a treat with WeHo based influencer, blogger and brand strategist Rachel Richardson of Lovely in LA. “I never leave the village,” says Rachel. While that's not entirely true (she has true wanderlust and has become quite the California road trip girl), her love for all things West Hollywood is clear from the interview. Pour yourself a glass of rose and settle in for a nice long Overheard in WeHo convo. Rachel Richardson, is the founder of Lovely in LA. She's been called many things: influencer, blogger, brand strategist, fit model, creative director and trend forecaster. In short, she's the secret weapon that brands call upon to engage the powerful 20 billion dollar plus/curvy market. She helps brands navigate the bridge between plus and standard style while inspiring and equipping her audience to look and feel their absolute best. Founded in 2012, Lovely in LA is a source of chic sophistication and style inspiration for fashionistas of all shapes and sizes. This inclusive approach to all things stylish is incredibly important in a community like West Hollywood especially at a time like this. She's also very “ in the know” and often the go-to resource for Maxine when trying to figure out what to wear or where to go. And most importantly, Rachel calls West Hollywood home Mentioned in this Week's Episode: This includes picks from our guest Rachel, Tracy, Maxine and of course, Lola's List! Following are almost 40 things to see, do and shop in WeHo and beyond. Take a listen to the podcast for the inside scoop. Food: BBCM, Carla's Cafe, Cara Hotel (WeHo adj), Cecconi, Craig's, Found Oyster (WeHo adj) Harriet's Rooftop, The Edition, Employees Only, La Peer Hotel, Madre, Olivetta, Petit Ermitage, Ponsonby Rd Cafe, Starbuck's (peppermint hot chocolate is here), Tess Pro Tip: Many of these spots are also very Instagrammable Health, Wellness & Fitness: Dr. Refresh, MYX Fitness, Peloton app, Yoga at Petit Ermitage, Mount Olympus “hikes”, long walks up Doheny toward the Bird streets, The Doctor, The Solution Home: CB2, Hollywood Glam Furniture James Perse Home on Robertson, West Hollywood Design District CA Road Trips: Death Valley, Palm Springs, Zion Pets: Dog park, Healthy Spot And just in time for the holidays … shopping: Amazon Pop Up "Unwrap Change" between Amazon Handmade and Dove Chocolate featuring 16 women owned businesses including Los Angeles Based Hereafter and Huntington Beach sister team Wunderkid Art , Belcampo Meats, Book Soup, Candles by AK Squared (a hyper local company, their candles are named after WeHo streets!), Temecula Olive Oil, WeHo Gift Guide by the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Make sure to check out last week's episode for even more shopping!

Today's special episode focuses on Small Business Saturday and how to support local businesses as part of American Express annual event with a feature on local business owner Anthony Carro of Candle Delirium. The We Know Weho team also has a special reminder to give to your favorite non-profit for Giving Tuesday and are joined by local artist Marisabel Bazan who has created a unique collection of butterfly holiday ornaments with proceeds going to help Panamanian children in need. Don't miss the once a year Black Friday sale at Candle Delirium of 15% off online or in store purchases. Marisabel is also offering beautiful hand painted scarves for Black Friday on her website and instagram. SHOW LINKS: Candle Delirium Marisabel Bazan https://marisabelbazan.com/ Lady M https://www.ladym.com/ Sweet Lady Jane https://sweetladyjane.com/ Cake Monkey https://www.cakemonkey.com/ Bottega Louie https://www.bottegalouie.com/pages/west-hollywood-updated Gelato Festival https://www.gelatofestival.store/ Joan's on Third https://joansonthird.com/ Violet Grey https://www.violetgrey.com/ Book Soup https://www.booksoup.com/ Mystery Pier Books http://www.mysterypierbooks.com/ John & Pete's http://www.johnandpetes.com/ Sweetzer Cellars https://www.sweetzercellars.com/ Pleasure Chest https://thepleasurechest.com/store-locations/los-angeles Empty Vase https://emptyvase.com/ The RealReal https://www.therealreal.com/ Atacama Home https://atacamahome.com/ James Perse Robertson House https://www.jamesperse.com/furniture/flagship-store/robertson Hollywood Glam Furniture https://www.hollywoodglamfurniture.com/ LA Food Bank https://www.lafoodbank.org/ LBGT Center Senior Pantry https://lalgbtcenter.org/ Project Angel Food https://www.angelfood.org/ Meals on Wheels https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/ Trevor Project https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ APLA https://aplahealth.org/ American Lung Association https://www.lung.org/ Usbg Foundation https://www.usbgfoundation.org/

Dave and Ethan interview the multiple-Emmy-Award-winning news anchor & meteorologist Brian Hackney, who was once Weird Al's college radio Program Director at KCPR San Luis Obispo 91.3FM – Cal Poly Radio.

Matt's new boss Tyson Cornell is this week's guest on Life In The Stocks. Tyson is the head of Rare Bird, an LA-based publishing company that's releasing Matt's first book, LIFE IN THE STOCKS: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives, in September. So Matt wanted to take this opportunity to invite Tyson on to the show to talk to him about his personal and professional journey, from hardcore basement shows and DIY punk tours to his time working at the legendary LA bookstore Book Soup, the formation of Rare Bird, and the array of amazing writers and artists Tyson has worked with over the years.Don't forget, you can also pre-order the LIFE IN THE STOCKS book NOW via the link below. And if you type in the PROMO CODE "rbdevotee2020" you'll get 20% off all purchases between now and June 16.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week West Hollywood's own Jon D'Amico from Rock 'n Walk Tours joins us in the neighborhood segment to give us a rundown of what is happening on the Sunset Strip. Hear his five star food reviews including Dialog Cafe and his favorite Chinese food from Formosa. Jon's tour of the Sunset Strip is ranked #1 on Trip Advisor, check it out and book a tour! https://rocknwalktours.com/ Lauren and Tracy share updates on restaurant openings including Fresh Corn Grill, Greenblatt's Deli, and Sushi Park. Find out where you can get weekend Memorial Day food kits from Nice Guy (pizza), SLAB (mixed bbq box of meat), and lobster roll kits from Cousins Main. Hear retail opening updates including Atacama Home, Book Soup, Brick and Mortar and Remedy Place for health and wellness. Lauren gives an update on the City Council meeting from May 18th including a very special swearing in ceremony from Jane Fonda of our new mayor Linsdey P Horvath.

First Draft Episode #246: Edan Lepucki Edan Lepucki, New York Times bestselling author of California and Woman No. 17. Edan’s latest project is Mothers Before, a collection of essays and photographs based on the popular Instagram Mothers Before, which Edan created. She is also the co-host, with fellow writer Amelia Morris, of the podcast Mom Rage. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Dan Chaon, author of Ill Will, Await Your Reply, and You Remind Me of Me, was an influential teacher in Edan’s young writing life A breakthrough moment for Edan was drafting a story that mimicked the structure used by Cary Holladay in “Merry-Go-Sorry,” a short story published in Alaska Quarterly Review (read an excerpt of the story, based on the West Memphis 3, here). Cary is also the author of Brides in the Sky: Stories and a Novella and The Quick-Change Artist: Stories. Edan worked at Book Soup, a local bookstore in Los Angeles, Calif. For 45 years, until her recent retirement, Connie Brothers shaped the Iowa Writer’s Workshop, including by calling every accepted writer personally to welcome them to the program. As a graduate of the Iowa Writers Workshop, Edan is in a position to correct the depiction of the esteemed writing program in HBO’s Girls Frank Conroy, director of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, died halfway through Edan’s time at the program. He was replaced by Lan Samantha Chang, who has been credited with a shift in the program’s makeup and away from a once-toxic environment. Raymond Carver, author of What We Talk About When We Talk About Love, Cathedral, and Will You Please Be Quiet, Please? George Saunders, author of Lincoln in the Bardo: A Novel, and Tenth of December: Stories Lorrie Moore, author of Birds of America: Stories and Self-Help and Who Will Run the Frog Hospital? Mary Gaitskill, This Is Pleasure: A Story, Bad Behavior: Stories, and Because They Wanted To Edan founded Writing Workshop L.A. after coming home from Iowa Leslie Parry, author of Church of Marvels, was a classmate of Edan’s at Iowa and one of the earliest authors to help teach at Writing Workshop L.A. Chris Daley was another early writing instructor who now serves as director of Writing Workshop L.A. The UCross Residency program in Wyoming The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood Edan’s appearance on The Colbert Report The New York Times profile about Edan’s debut experience with California, written by Brooks Barnes Appearing on Fresh Air with Terry Gross is one of Edan’s life goals Aimee Bender, author of Willful Creatures, The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake, and The Girl in the Flammable Skirt: Stories Edan’s agent, Erin Hosier “Our Mothers as We Never Saw Them,” a piece Edan wrote for the New York Times that went viral Writers who contributed to Mothers Before include: Brit Bennett (author of The Mothers: A Novel); Jennine Capó Crucet (author of Make Your Home Among Strangers and My Time Among the Whites: Notes From an Unfinished Education); Jennifer Egan (author of A Visit From the Goon Squad and Manhattan Beach: A Novel); Angela Garbes (author of Like a Mother: A Feminist Journey Through The Science and Culture of Pregnancy); Annabeth Gish; Alison Roman (author of Nothing Fancy: Unfancy Food For Having People Over); Lisa See (author of The Island of Sea Women: A Novel and Snow Flower and the Secret Fan); Danzy Senna (author of Caucasia: A Novel, and New People); Dana Spiotta (author of Eat the Document: A Novel and Stone Arabia: A Novel); and Jia Tolentino (author of Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion). Annie Dillard, author of The Writing Life, as well as Pilgrim at Tinker Creek and An American Childhood Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project: Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun and Better than Before: What I Learned About Making and Breaking Habits—To Sleep More, Quit Sugar, Procrastinate Less, and Generally Build a Happier LIfe I want to hear from you! Have a question about writing or creativity for Sarah Enni or her guests to answer? To leave a voicemail, call (818) 533-1998. Subscribe To First Draft with Sarah Enni Every Tuesday, I speak to storytellers like Veronica Roth, author of Divergent; Linda Holmes, author and host of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast; Jonny Sun, internet superstar, illustrator of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Gmorning, Gnight! and author and illustrator of Everyone’s an Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too;  Michael Dante  DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender; John August, screenwriter of Big Fish, Charlie’s Angels, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; or Rhett Miller, musician and frontman for The Old 97s. Together, we take deep dives on their careers and creative works. Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. It’s free!   Rate, Review, and Recommend How do you like the show? Please take a moment to rate and review First Draft with Sarah Enni in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or wherever you listen to podcasts. 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This week we are in West Hollywood, LA and the delightful confines of the great Book Soup bookstore to meet with Taylor Jenkins Reid! Taylor is the author of six books, the most recent being the smash hit Daisy Jones and the Six. We talked to her about rock memoirs, gift giving, influential reads and seeing your own book in the book shop.BOOKSTaylor Jenkins Reid - Daisy Jones and the SixAllie Rowbottom - Jello GirlsRebecca Makkai - Great BelieversSally Rooney - Conversations With FriendsBessel van der Kolk - Body Keeps the ScoreByron Lane - A Star is BoredTom Shales, James Andrew Miller - Live From New YorkJames Andrew Miller - PowerhouseLegs McNeil, Gillian McCain - Please Kill MeMatt Zoller Seitz, Alan Sepinwall - Soprano SessionsEmily Nussbaum - I Like To WatchBlake Snyder - Save the CatAllen Rucker - Sopranos Family CookbookJann Wenner - Rolling Stones InterviewsMichael Walker - Laurel CanyonKeith Richards - LifeBruce Springsteen - Born to RunBrian Hiatt - Springsteen: Stories Behind the SongsKathy Iandoli - God Save the QueensRamin Setoodeh - Ladies Who PunchSally Field - In PiecesScotty Bowers - Full Service Taylor Jenkins Reid - 7 Husbands of Evelyn HugoVarious - Little People Big DreamsJudith Kerr - Tiger Who Came To TeaJudith Kerr - When Hitler Stole Pink RabbitSarah Jane Hinder - Yoga BearJK Rowling - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneHelen Fielding -

Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton were at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles on November 6, 2019 hosted by Book Soup as part of their book tour for The Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience. Bridget casually recorded some snippets on her iphone and was moved to share them her.  She sought and received permission to share them in honor of these two Superhero of Love authors who celebrate over 100 Gutsy Women who also happen to be Superheroes of Love.     Brilliant interviewer Maria Shriver led the conversation through heart territories that some had never heard about before, and led to Hillary giving some hints about another possible presidential run.  Buy "The Book of Gutsy Women" Wherever You Get Your Books    

“A wiser feller than myself once said, ‘Sometimes you eat the bear, and sometimes the bear, well, he eats you.’ ” A few of our listeners may recognize this quote from a certain 1998 movie but, for others, well, it may just be a confusing adage. For today’s episode of the B&H Photography Podcast, however, we did indeed “eat the bear” and are very fortunate to welcome actor, musician, and photographer Jeff Bridges to our show. In addition to being an Academy Award-winning actor, Bridges photographs the “behind-the-scenes” making of his movies with a Widelux swing-lens panoramic film camera, and over the years has collected those images in private editions, made for the cast and crew. In 2003, he published a book called, Jeff Bridges: Pictures, and in October 2019, is releasing the incredible Jeff Bridges: Pictures Volume 2, which “expands on Bridges' intimate vision of Hollywood behind-the-scenes. Included within are rare looks at the famed actors, top directors, talented costumers, and makeup artists, skilled and creative set and art decoration, and the rest of the passionate crews involved in such memorable movies as True Grit, Crazy Heart, The Giver, TRON: Legacy, and Hell or High Water.” With Bridges, we discuss his affinity for the Widelux, and how he handles this camera—known for its idiosyncrasies. We relate the nuts-and-bolts aspects of his workflow, from measuring exposure with a Minolta spot meter  to using ISO 3200 film, to how he composes a frame with a 140-degree angle of view. We also discuss other wide-format cameras, how Bridges works on set with other actors and crew members, the creation of his new book, and the scope of his photographic work, which has become a unique documentation of movie-making from the 1980s until today. Join us for this lively conversation and look for Jeff Bridges: Pictures Volume 2, published by powerHouse Books and distributed by Penguin Random House. All of Bridge’s proceeds from the sale of his book go to the Motion Picture & Television Fund, a nonprofit organization that offers charitable care and support to film-industry workers. When you visit his website, check the link for No Kid Hungry, an organization dedicated to ending childhood hunger and for which Bridges is the national spokesperson. Finally, if you are in the Los Angeles area on October 15, take the opportunity to have Jeff sign your copy of his book at the Book Soup event, on Sunset Blvd. Guest: Jeff Bridges Photograph © Jeff Bridges

The fellas ventured out into the world to check out the book signing for Chris Jaymes' new graphic novel Sons of Chaos. Follow Chris Jaymes on the Socials: Twitter and Instagram Follow Sons of Chaos: Twitter and Instagram What are you into? Follow us on Twitter- @MissingOutCast @TheLexMichael @TauriJay Music Credits: "Who Likes to Party" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

TVC 457.4: Ed welcomes film and TV actor Jason Stuart (My Wife and Kids, Gia, Kindergarten Cop, Birth of a Nation), one of the first openly gay stand-up comedians. Jason has been performing stand-up for more than thirty years, but he did not find his piece of ground as a comedian until he started doing stand-up material about being gay. Jason Stuart will be signing copies of his memoir, Shut Up! I’m Talking: Coming Out in Hollywood and Making It to the Middle, at Book Soup in Hollywood on Friday, Aug. 2 along with special guest Alexandra Paul (Alexandra Paul wrote the foreword to the book), and at Comedy Central Stage Sit and Spin at the Hudson Theatre in Hollywood on Tuesday, Aug. 15. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TVC 457.5: Actor, comedian, and author Jason Stuart (Shut Up! I’m Talking: Coming Out in Hollywood and Making It to the Middle) talks to Ed about his appearance on The Dating Game in the late 1970s (and why Jim Lange was the perfect host for that show); his first national TV appearance as a comic, which occurred on The Merv Griffin Show; and the impact that the 1972 made-for-TV movie That Certain Summer had on Jason’s life. Jason will be signing copies of Shut Up! I’m Talking at Book Soup in Hollywood on Friday, Aug. 2 along with special guest Alexandra Paul, and at Comedy Central Stage Sit and Spin at the Hudson Theatre in Hollywood on Tuesday, Aug. 15. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi talks to magician, musician, actor, and author: Rob Zabrecky! Former frontman of the band Possum Dixon, an iconic figure on the LA scene, and overall master entertainer; Rob's just come out with his memoir "Strange Cures" available on amazon. Rob and Alexi talk magic, growing up in LA - being neither rich nor privileged, warts, being shot by his FBI impersonating uncle, witchy remedies, the LA music scene (The JabberJaw, The Smell), The Magic Castle, writing, addiction, proposing to his wife, acting, and so much more! Watch Rob on Season 2 of CBS's Strange Angel. See him perform live at the Magic Castle (if you can figure out how to get IN to the exclusive, members only, legendary club!). Check out his show Other Side with Zabrecky where Rob invites guests to join him in a seance to contact a spirit of their choice. Guests include Jack Black, Will Forte, Neil Hamburger, Kate Flannery, and MORE! Follow Rob on Instagram @RobZabrecky. And for anything and everything ELSE Rob Zabrecky related (book readings, performances, etc) go to www.RobZabrecky.com Strange Cures: LA Times review, LA Weekly excerpt STRANGE CURES UPCOMING SIGNINGS and READINGS: JULY 21, VALLEY RELICS MUSEUM 4PM-6PM AUGUST 10, BOOK SOUP, HOLLYWOOD 4-6PM AUGUST 10, KPFK, INTERVIEW WITH MARK TORRES 10PM-MIDNIGHT AUGUST 14, SOAP PLANT/WACKO, LOS FELIZ 7PM AUGUST 20, SKYLIGHT BOOKS, LOS FELIZ 7:30PM PRAISE: "Zabrecky’s eccentricity is the result of a fearlessly lived and delightfully examined life. Strange Cures combines magic and music, knowledge and innocence, humor and pathos into a singular and unique narrative. His story is a weird and worthy subject. As is he." - Jason Alexander, actor, comedian, director "Zabrecky’s memoirs are surprising, addictive, terrifying, magical. He careens through childhood, rock and roll, and popular entertainment by driving on the shoulder, passing on the right, and then playing bumper cars with the cold, hard truth. You’re in for a fantastic ride." - Jim Steinmeyer, President of the Magic Castle, author, inventor "There are some voices, some lives, some stories that so uniquely and powerfully make up the blood of Los Angeles' pulsing, and Rob Zabrecky's Strange Cures is without a doubt one of them. A breathtaking journey through music, addiction, revival and literal and metaphorical magic by one of LA's most cherished and significant pillars makes Zabrecky's trajectory a read you won't soon forget." -Amber Tamblyn, Actress, Author, Poet --------------------------------------------------------------------- Today's episode of the Love, Alexi podcast is brought to you by Sanae Intoxicants located in the Elements of Gray Building in Los Feliz California. More specifically: 4651 Melbourne Ave Los Angeles, CA 90027 Follow her on Instagram @SanaeIntoxicants For July and August she's having weekly perfume workshops. They're all natural, plant based perfume workshops that are focused on unique custom designed scent palettes and less focused on the technical aspects of perfumery. These workshops are for fun. Each class she helps guide the guest in creating their very own perfume. Every person leaves with a beautiful bottle of their own design. Many people take the class over and over because the scents are always changing and she's just added an exotic oils class, which involve rare exotic florals, such as orange blossom, white roses, night blooming jasmine, sandalwood, labdanum..... There are always yummy snacks, with prossecco, wines, cookies, etc. There is no one else in LA doing these kinds of events that are like private parties and catered to being really fun and focused on a wonderful personal experience for each person. She's also am available for private perfume events! For more information and to sign up for one of her upcoming scent making workshops, go to her website: www.sanaeintoxicants.com and click on "events"! Or simply click on this HERE Use the code: LoveAlexi for 15% off UPCOMING PERFUME WORKSHOPS: Exotic Oils July 23rd Tuesday 7 - 9pm In this workshop I will be creating a scent palette using florals and base notes, such as White Rose, Jasmine, Orange Blossoms, and Labdanum... just to name of few. There will be a palette of 12-14 essential oils and absolutes to choose from and I will be guiding the class in how to analyze scents and build your very own custom perfume. All ingredients are natural botanicals and you will have a beautiful 15ml perfume bottle to take home. Maximum class participants is 10 and registration will close as of July 15. $185 per person Natural Botanical Perfume Making July 30th Tuesday 7 - 9pm In this workshop you'll be given the tools to make your very own bottle of all natural perfume using essential oils from all natural botanicals. We will briefly explore different perfume families, basics in perfume building, and levels of perfumes. You will leave with your very own perfume creation in a 5ml bottle. Maximum 10 people for this calls. $75 per person Exotic Oils August 6th Tuesday 7 - 9pm In this workshop I will be creating a scent palette using florals and base notes, such as White Rose, Jasmine, Orange Blossoms, and Sandalwood, Labdanum... just to name of few. There will be a palette of 12-14 essential oils and absolutes to choose from and I will be guiding the class in how to analyze scents and build your very own custom perfume. All ingredients are natural botanicals and you will have a beautiful 15ml perfume bottle to take home. Maximum class participants is 10 and registration will close as of July 15. $185 per person

As part of Rare Bird Books, Julia Callahan has co-hosted a small press Author Evening with Chris Heiser from Unnamed Press for years. Now, from the floor of her apartment in the Los Feliz neighborhood of LA, she waxes philosophical on roller derby as a stress reliever, how to be an active member of your literary community, and living inside the story of Los Angeles. * As Sales and Marketing Director at Rare Bird, Julia Callahan oversees all aspects of sales, distribution, marketing, and author relations. Prior to joining the Rare Bird team, she worked for four years as Tyson Cornell’s marketing and publicity assistant at Book Soup where she helped coordinate thousands of events each year, notably The Doors’ 40th Anniversary, Ralph Steadman, Tony Curtis, and many others. She grew up in Santa Cruz and has a BA in English. Find Julia on the socials @pesty1079

Greg and Amiira are joined by engaged comedians and podcasters Kelsey Cook (Self-Helpless) and Kane Holloway (Your First Time) at the How To Keep Your Marriage From Sucking book signing at the infamous Book Soup on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles. We get into the meat of bad proposals, conflicting fighting styles, control issues and boundaries as well as reading an excerpt from How To Keep Your Marriage From Sucking and taking questions from the audience on Greg and Amiira’s first live Maybe It’s You..

A delightful in-studio conversation with Allison Hill, CEO and President of Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena and Book Soup in West Hollywood. 

A conversation with Book Soup's GM, Nadine Vassallo, about book culture in Los Angeles, the industry at large, and what it's like running the culturally significant and influential bookstore on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles. 

Today we're live at Book Soup with Black Hill Press authors Veronica Bane (Mara and Miyuki), Peppur Chambers (Harlem's Awakening), Corrie Greathouse (Another Name for Autumn), and Nate Ragolia (There You Feel Free), with host Arianna Basco (Palms Up). This is the second half of the episode. Producer: Jon-Barrett Ingels and Kevin Staniec Manager: Sarah Becker Host: Arianna Basco Guest: Veronica Bane, Peppur Chambers, Corrie Greathouse, and Nate Ragolia

Today we're live at Book Soup with Black Hill Press authors Veronica Bane (Mara and Miyuki), Peppur Chambers (Harlem's Awakening), Corrie Greathouse (Another Name for Autumn), and Nate Ragolia (There You Feel Free), with host Arianna Basco (Palms Up). This is the first half of the episode. Producer: Jon-Barrett Ingels and Kevin Staniec Manager: Sarah Becker Host: Arianna Basco Guest: Veronica Bane, Peppur Chambers, Corrie Greathouse, and Nate Ragolia

Today we're live at Book Soup with Veronica Bane, Kate St. Clair, Brett Arnold, William M. Brandon III, and special guest host Arianna Basco. This is Part I of the podcast. This podcast was recorded live by Mike Jimenez and Homeroom - Production / Creative. Producer: Jon-Barrett Ingels and Kevin Staniec Host: Arianna Basco Guest: Veronica Bane, Kate St. Clair, Brett Arnold, William M. Brandon III

Today we're live at Book Soup with Veronica Bane, Kate St. Clair, Brett Arnold, William M. Brandon III, and special guest host Arianna Basco. This is Part II of the podcast. This podcast was recorded live by Mike Jimenez and Homeroom - Production / Creative. Producer: Jon-Barrett Ingels and Kevin Staniec Host: Arianna Basco Guest: Veronica Bane, Kate St. Clair, Brett Arnold, William M. Brandon III

The woman who has co-produced every James Bond film of the last 22 years, with her step-brother and EON Productions partner Michael G. Wilson, grants a rare interview about the origin and evolution of the 007 franchise, how her own contributions to the films have grown over the years and why she spent 31 years fighting to produce her latest film — an adaptation of Peter Turner's memoir about his relationship with the actress Gloria Grahame — which was made on a far smaller scale than any Bond film, but means every bit as much to her. But first: Jeffrey Mantor of Larry Edmunds Bookshop and Nadine Vassallo of Book Soup join Scott to discuss the best Hollywood-related books of 2017 — and of all time. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded and produced by Matthew Whitehurst.

This episode is an interview with a working Hollywood actor who 30 years ago started a business working with other actors. No matter what industry you work in, there are opportunities. Why do some people take action and others sit on the sideline. Listen to this episode and find you inspiration from Kevin E West. Kevin E. West is a veteran television actor with over 60 credits including Aquarius, Criminal Minds, Bones, Castle, CSI: Miami, Justified, Touch, Leverage, Lost, 24, Desperate Housewives, NCIS, Alias, CSI Judging Amy and dozens more. Kevin is the Founder of The Actors’ Network, and the creator of the ActorBizGuru industry interview video series, both of which are award winning. The Actors’ Network was awarded consecutive BackStage West "Reader's Choice" awards (06/07). A few of it’s alumni include Emmy Nominee Masi Oka (Heroes), Chelsey Crisp (Off The Boat), Chris Gorham (Covert Affairs-Ugly Betty) and Maggie Grace (Taken trilogy). Industry wide, Kevin is considered the top expert opinion speaker on the ‘business of show business. His speaker appearances include: ShowBiz Expo, WGA, SAG LifeRaft Foundation, and UCLA as well as A Date with Hollywood, for the Swedish Film Institute (Stockholm). Additionally Kevin Co-Authored the audio CD program, The Actor’s Guide to GETTING THE JOB and spent his early years in Hollywood as a paid Stand-up Comic and Improv performer. He just released his long awaited book on the business: 7 Deadly Sins - The Actor Overcomes, on sale now at Samuel French Hollywood/New York, Book Soup & also available on Amazon. Author: 7 Deadly Sins: The Actor Overcomes  https://www.amazon.com/Deadly-Sins-Overcomes-Business-Insight/dp/1483571270 The Actors’ Network: (Founder/President) https://www.actors-network.com/ The Actors’ Network was founded by veteran television actor Kevin E. West, in his Studio City apartment, on May 1, 1991. From its inception the organization was revered and respected but after the BackStage West 2-Page editorial spread in June of 1998, it exploded in popularity and attained an unparalleled industry reputation. We encourage you to read more about The Actors’ Network Awards and History. On July 1, 2013 the organization officially transitioned into an “Online Only” entity and while the physical studio is now gone the Mission, “Help Us, Help You, Help All of Us”, as well as the Credo, “Learn from the mistakes of others…you don’t have time to make them all yourself” are still very much alive and well. Kevin E. West instead of giving Topical discussions in the studio has now created an amazing Webinar Library (Link text) with 100 15-minute discussions online. That is 25 full hours of educational information. The sole goal and mission of The Actors’ Network has always been, and remains, to be the utmost in expertise and advice on the business of show business while maintaining the highest level of integrity. In doing all of the above we have been, and still remain, the pinnacle of show business education.

Should sexual predators be eligible for awards? Debate starts at 22:54. Director, writer and producer, Tremain Hayhoe (https://twitter.com/TremainHayhoe) joins us this week. He's responsible for casting both me and Rucka in a movie together! Can the silver screen handle so much sex-appeal? Being that the same amount of sex-appeal was seen in my first movie, Ooga Booga, the answer is yes. Speaking of sex-appeal, know who has none? Harvey Weinstein. We debate whether or not pieces of shit like him should be eligible for awards. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Here's the crew from this week: https://www.instagram.com/p/BaLinuhh0kL/ Rucka (https://www.youtube.com/user/itsRucka) drops some more incredible science for us at the tail end of this episode, this time about vaginas. Really worth listening to until the end. Mikey Bolts (https://twitter.com/MikeyBolts) is out this week unfortunately because of scheduling conflicts (we had to record this on a weeknight). Also, my book, F*CK WHALES, is finally here! Order it now and send me your quotes / reviews / impressions. You're welcome. http://amzn.to/2oiF2xi We round out the episode with a story of forced vaccination and Malawi vampire hunters. What a bunch of idiots. And speaking of tahnking me, if you're in Los Angeles, I'll be having a signing at Book Soup in West Hollywood on the 17th at 7 PM: http://www.booksoup.com/event/maddox-discusses-and-signs-fck-whales-also-families-poetry-folksy-wisdom-and-you More details and info to come... The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853). Washington Post - Mother jailed for refusing to vaccinate her son. So long, idiot. - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2017/10/12/a-mother-was-jailed-for-refusing-to-vaccinate-her-son-now-shes-outraged-hes-been-immunized/?utm_term=.a4bc9466904f NBC - Vampire scare triggers mob violence - https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/vampire-scare-triggers-mob-violence-prompts-u-n-pull-staff-n809386 "Mining by Moonlight, Music to Delight" and "Lobby Time" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Jingle Bells (Cocktail Lounge) by Haim Mazar, Licensed Premiumbeat, Royalty Free

Welcome to this week's show! We're talking books, housework & resentment, and cheating. Oh, and I just started watching Big Mouth on Netflix which is an absurd, bizarre cartoon all about going through puberty. You might want to check it out. Cadessa wrote in about her non-existent sex life and how listening to the show changed everything. Sarah has a girlfriend who refuses to help with housework and now she has deep resentment about always being the one to do it or to have to remind her. Is this a silly thing to be angry about? Or is this a big deal? Steph, a Patreon supporter, weighed in with her thoughts, and then I weigh in with mine. We have to remember that emotional labor is so real. When we are treating a partner like a child (either because they refuse to step up and help or because we have control issues), of course our libido is going to take a nose dive. You deserve support, it just depends on what that support looks like. Julia Callahan is here from Rare Bird Lit to talk about why they publish sex worker stories and why they love centering marginalized voices. They have a new book called Identity that's a photo book and essays all about gender identity. Absolutely worth checking out. We end this week's episode with a very messy situation sent in by Emily. She's in love and has been with her boyfriend for several years, but she's been cheating endlessly for a few years and doesn't know what to do. Being in a toxic relationship like this isn't good for anyone. Hear my advice to Emily and let me know what you think. Follow Sex Gets Real on Twitter and Facebook. It's true. Oh! And Dawn is on Instagram. Resources mentioned in this episode Rare Bird Lit's books can all be found here. About Julia Callahan Julia Callahan oversees all aspects of sales, distribution, marketing, and author relations. Prior to joining the Rare Bird team, she worked for four years as Tyson Cornell’s marketing and publicity assistant at Book Soup where she helped coordinate thousands of events each year, notably The Doors’ 40th Anniversary, Ralph Steadman, Tony Curtis, and many others. Before that, she worked as an associate at Paramount Studios on The Dr. Phil Show and Star Trek. She grew up in Santa Cruz and has a BA in English. You can learn more about Rare Bird at rarebirdbooks.com. Listen and subscribe to Sex Gets Real Listen and subscribe on iTunes Check us out on Stitcher Don't forget about I Heart Radio's Spreaker Pop over to Google Play Use the player at the top of this page. Now available on Spotify. Search for "sex gets real". Find the Sex Gets Real channel on IHeartRadio. Hearing from you is the best Contact form: Click here (and it's anonymous)

What is the most overrated sex position? Debate starts at 27:51. Caitlin Hall (https://twitter.com/caitlingwynne) joins us again, hot on the heels of the breastfeeding debate. Caitlin confesses that she's super into urban legends and believes them instantly. Plus, surprise anal? Is that a thing? Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Rucka (https://www.youtube.com/user/itsRucka) brings us some more scientific facts this episode, and a rebuke of all the Coca-Cola hate. Make sure to listen to the very end of this episode for a super special science corner. Mikey Bolts (https://twitter.com/MikeyBolts) humanizes Bigfoot this episode. Maybe he's just misunderstood? Or just misconceived. BURN. https://youtu.be/bcOiotq_5UE Also, a big you're-welcome to everyone who pre-ordered my book: F*CK WHALES: Petty Essays from a Brilliant Mind. The countdown has begun. October 17. Clear your year. Clear your life: http://amzn.to/2oiF2xi We round out the episode with a jizzy flute story and some FDA hate towards love. If Goldfish stops listing "smiles" as an ingredient on their packaging in the coming months, you have me to thank. And speaking of tahnking me, if you're in Los Angeles, I'll be having a signing at Book Soup in West Hollywood on the 17th at 7 PM: http://www.booksoup.com/event/maddox-discusses-and-signs-fck-whales-also-families-poetry-folksy-wisdom-and-you More details and info to come... The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853). Snopes - Hot dog urban legend LA Times - Claims of semen-tainted flutes roils California Bloomberg - FDA warns bakery that "love" is not an ingredient in granola. Just flutes. "Mining by Moonlight, Music to Delight" and "Lobby Time" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Jingle Bells (Cocktail Lounge) by Haim Mazar, Licensed Premiumbeat, Royalty Free

What is the most overrated sex position? Debate starts at 25:39. We're joined by two guests this week, Ela Darling (https://twitter.com/ElaDarling) and Dreadmere (https://www.youtube.com/user/Dreadmere). Since it's our big 69th episode and we're immature, we decided to make this a sex-themed episode. Though one could argue that every episode I'm on is sex-themed. We debated the most overrated sex positions, and I brought in a controversial choice that I knew would be dead in the water because everyone's a brainwashed idiot who's bullied into having the opinions they have. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Special thanks to our sponsor this week, HELLO FRESH! Get $30 off your first week of deliveries when you go to HelloFresh.com (https://www.hellofresh.com/) and use the promo-code "MADCAST30". And speaking of, here are some Hello Fresh meals I made: http://beta.madcastmedia.com/shows/bestdebate/68/e68_hf.jpg Rucka (https://www.youtube.com/user/itsRucka) proves himself to be a classy dude at the top of the show, and completely clueless about vaginas. Want more proof? Just watch his new video: https://youtu.be/hB1LVqIcYVo Mikey Bolts (https://twitter.com/MikeyBolts) is out this week because of a surprise family visit. Is that better or worse than the regular kind? Guess it depends on if you like your family. https://youtu.be/bcOiotq_5UE Also, a big you're-welcome to everyone who pre-ordered my book: F*CK WHALES: Petty Essays from a Brilliant Mind. The countdown has begun. October 17. Clear your year. Clear your life: We round out the episode with another poop story, the first lady bullying her home country and Pepe the Frog creator, Matt Furie has had enough of the alt-right's crap. Sources below. Also if you're in LA, my release-day book signing will be at Book Soup on Tuesday, October 17th at 7pm: http://amzn.to/2oiF2xi More details and info to come... The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853). MLive.com - Swingers party foul NY Post - Poopman strikes car washes Fox2 Detroit - Manly fluid found in airport soap dispensers "Mining by Moonlight, Music to Delight" and "Lobby Time" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Jingle Bells (Cocktail Lounge) by Haim Mazar, Licensed Premiumbeat, Royalty Free

Kids hate going to school because they're idiots, but do they have a point? School kinda does suck, but without it, the foundations of democracy wouldn't work, so says one handsome badass named Maddox. So the debate this week: SHOULD SCHOOL BE MANDATORY? Should school be mandatory? Debate starts at 26:44. YouTuber and jack of some trades, Robby (https://www.youtube.com/user/RobbyEpicsauce). We discussed whether or not school should be mandatory and everyone in the room whose name starts with 'M' and ends with 'addox' thought I did a great job. Make the right choice when you vote this week. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Special thanks to our sponsor this week, HELLO FRESH! (https://www.hellofresh.com/) Get $30 off your first week of deliveries when you go to HelloFresh.com and use the promo-code "MADCAST30". And speaking of, here are some Hello Fresh meals I made: http://beta.madcastmedia.com/shows/bestdebate/68/e68_hf.jpg Rucka (https://www.youtube.com/user/itsRucka) is back this week and has a recap of the LA vs NY debate. It's like two episodes in one! Plus Mikey Bolts (https://twitter.com/MikeyBolts) released a new impression video, check out ya boi: https://youtu.be/bcOiotq_5UE Also, a big you're-welcome to everyone who pre-ordered my book: F*CK WHALES: Petty Essays from a Brilliant Mind. The countdown has begun. October 17. Clear your year. Clear your life: http://amzn.to/2oiF2xi We round out the episode with another poop story, the first lady bullying her home country and Pepe the Frog creator, Matt Furie has had enough of the alt-right's crap. Sources below. Also if you're in LA, my release-day book signing will be at Book Soup on Tuesday, October 17th at 7pm: http://www.booksoup.com/event/maddox-discusses-and-signs-fck-whales-also-families-poetry-folksy-wisdom-and-you More details and info to come... The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853). BBC - Melania Trump in legal row with English-language school - http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-41317287 Vice - Pepe the Frog's creator goes legally nuclear against Alt-Right - https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/8x8gaa/pepe-the-frogs-creator-lawsuits-dmca-matt-furie-alt-right "Mining by Moonlight" and "Music to Delight" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Jingle Bells (Cocktail Lounge) by Haim Mazar, Licensed Premiumbeat, Royalty Free

The creator of Prison Break and author of the new novel The Far Shore discusses prose writing, TV writing, compromising his vision, his Buddhism, and more. Recorded at Book Soup in Los Angeles on March 10, 2017.

Recorded live at the one and only Book Soup in West Hollywood, Beth Lapides speaks to the magnetic, inspirational, multi-dimensional & glittering Jeffrey Marsh. With over a quarter BILLION views across social media, Jeffrey is breaking down barriers and lifting up spirits with a message of self love and how to walk the walk AND talk the talk. They have written a beautiful new book, How To Be You. So take a listen and be yourself while doing so.

This week, I'm so excited to be speaking with the magical Ruth Bernstein, who I know from my good old Book Soup days. Ruth wrote her thesis at Pitzer College on libraries and I knew everyone would be down to think about that.  Not only do we talk about how amazing libraries are, but we dive into the topic of what role libraries play in society, the way programs for libraries get funded and what might be the best use of library resources today.  And... for the tech lovers we not only talk about the physical space of a library but also about it's increasing role of being an access point for information both online and off.  Nerds will delight... happy listening.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Order Doug's book "Digging Up Mother: A Love Story" on Amazon , Barnes & Noble  and at DougStanhope.com   Book Soup in store book signing with Doug Stanhope and Brian Hennigan. Recorded May 20, 2016 at Book Soup in Los Angeles, CA with Doug Stanhope (@dougstanhope), and Brian Hennigan (@MrHennigan). Produced and Edited by Ggreg Chaille (@gregchaille).   LINKS:   Opening song, "Bring Me My Shotgun", by Lightnin' Hopkins. Youtube Clip - here Order Doug's book "Digging Up Mother: A Love Story" on Amazon , Barnes & Noble  and at DougStanhope.com Doug's DVD/CDs are all available at DougStanhope.com  

On today's Satellite Sisters, Lian, Monica, Julie and Liz tackle the world including: Julie's Star Wars report - Sending off three generations of her family in Dallas to see the new movie The Force Awakens complete with young Benjamin in his Storm Trooper costume. Liz reports on going to see Sisters starring Tina Fey and Amy Poehler at one of those fancy dine-in theaters.  It reminded her a little too much of being on an airplane (recliner. tray, movie - you know the drill) but otherwise a good time was had by all.  Most of all she enjoyed the trailers before the movie, tipping her off to new funny movies by and about women for release in 2016.   Coming right up, How To Be Single with Dakota Johnson, Alison Brie, Leslie Mann and Rebel Wilson. Next, you can look forward to My Big Fat Creek Greek Wedding 2.  You go, Nia Vardalos Finally, are you looking forward to The Boss? Another hilarious-looking turn by Melissa McCarthy about the wealthiest woman in the world who gets sent to prison for insider trading.  When she gets out, she's got plenty to prove. "Nuff said. Monica had a series of unfortunate events that were car-related, weather-related and include words that are always funny together:  "locked out" and "in pajamas." Liz has a "Ship of Fools" installment.  Yes, people, it can get worse in her building. You have to the find comedy in sewage backups. Lian recommends steering clear of the play "Bridges of Madison Country". Who knew it was a musical?  Well, some things are just not meant to be.  Plus, she has kudos for the Satellite Sisters fans in Manhattan Beach, the staff at Book Soup at LAX, soccer icon Abby Wambach and tennis badass/Sports Illustrated Athlete of the Year Serena Williams.  We love the annual neologisms list from The Washington Post. Are you going to enjoy?  Probsolutely.  For your holiday listening pleasure, we will be posting more "You're the Best" Encore interviews at www.satellitesisters.com.  

We're live at Openspace theater and Dr. Drew helps a lot of us out. He answers questions and we're joined by Murray Langston (The unknown Comic,) Softcore porn star Brandin Rackey, Gino who runs LA Speedweed, Amber Tozer, Jann Karaem, and a woman I had a few dates with! I sold my books at the end of the event. If you'd like a signed one, I'll be at Book Soup 1/8 http://www.booksoup.com/event/fred-stoller-cari-lynn-discusses-and-signs-maybe-we’ll-have-you-back-life-perennial-tv-guest or get it on Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Maybe-Well-Have-You-Back/dp/162914567X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450334691&sr=8-1&keywords=fred+stoller Check out LA Speedweed http://www.speedweed.com

Find a spot to sit in the sun and enjoy my conversation with the lovely Robin Benway, author of AUDREY, WAIT!, THE EXTRAORDINARY SECRETS OF APRIL, MAY & JUNE, the ALSO KNOWN AS series, and EMMY AND OLIVER, out now!   Robin Benway Show Notes Rob Roberge, author and teacher at UCLA extension Book Soup in West Hollywood, CA David Leviathan THE REALM OF POSSIBILITY THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER by Stephen Chbosky My So-Called Life (TV Show) Freaks and Geeks (TV Show) Rachel Cohn, author of YOU KNOW WHERE TO FIND ME and others, and co-author of DASH AND LILY'S BOOK OF DARES Rooney’s “I’m a Terrible Person” (song) Velvet Underground, Joni Mitchell, Lou Reed, The Smiths, Suede Jennifer Rudolph Walsh Ally Carter (Heist Society series) Morgan Matson Article with Joss Whedon  (inspiration for Firefly) Sara Zarr Stephanie Perkins ISLA AND THE HAPPILY EVER AFTER John Green THE FAULT IN OUR STARS

Anne Marie Wirth Cauchon is the guest. Her debut novel, Nothing, is now available from Two Dollar Radio. Joy Williams calls it "A burning mean and darkly mysterious read." And Kate Zambreno says "I could tell you that Anne Marie Wirth Cauchon has written an utterly contemporary novel of our fragmented culture, a novel that I think might be the great American novel of the selfie, brilliantly alternating the narratives of two young travelers partying and searching and losing themselves in the wild West — a Kerouac hitchhiker juxtaposed with the nihilistic, wanting, wandering Ruth and her toxic friendship with her prettier best friend. But this is what I want to tell you—this is what you need to know — Anne Marie Wirth Cauchon writes like a beast, brutal and ecstatic. You need to read this." Monologue topics:  celebrity sightings, Book Soup, voicemail, Elliott Holt, my thing, navelgazing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We open by discussing Mia's dressing habits. We promote the new thriller by David Rich, "Middle Man," which is very entertaining. Make sure to go to the book signing at Book Soup this weekend. We are joined in the studio by musician Heather Stewart, a very fun woman with original music.

We open by discussing Mia's dressing habits. We promote the new thriller by David Rich, "Middle Man," which is very entertaining. Make sure to go to the book signing at Book Soup this weekend. We are joined in the studio by musician Heather Stewart, a very fun woman with original music.

Colin Marshall sits down above Spring Street in downtown Los Angeles with Tyson Cornell, proprietor of Rare Bird Books and Rare Bird Lit, former longtime Director of Marketing & Publicity at Book Soup on the Sunset Strip, punk rocker, and co-editor of the forthcoming essay collection Yes Is the Answer: And Other Prog Rock Tales. They discuss the seeming contradiction between Los Angeles' image as an "unreaderly" place and its rank as the largest book market in America; this city's tendency not, unlike other cities, to tell you straight-up what it is; how his study of the American newsstand brought him to Los Angeles, and then to Book Soup; the perspective he gained on Los Angeles through both working newsstands and having as a neighbor the manager of the Laugh Factory; how the reading came first in his life, and then the punk rock; Yes Is the Answer and the supposed antagonism between punk and prog; his time rocking in the both-advanced-and-retrograde Japan alongside former hair metalists; Sparkstastic, the upcoming book on Los Angeles (but England-beloved) band Sparks by Tosh Berman, also formerly of Book Soup; the nature of working at a bookstore, or of trying and failing to work at a bookstore, among the industry's classically high-functioning freaks; how much crazier crazy writers can get than crazy rockers, and the ultimately tiresome nature of the non-Thompson, non-Bukowski literary wild man persona; the way that books and bookstores seem both unimprovable, in away, and yet somehow headed straight for disappearance; why books cost so much, and the advantage of slapping dogs on their covers; and the implications (and potential conspiracy theories surrounding) girls who make millions on their self-published vampire e-books.

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