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Send us a textEp 689:  Dive into the world of hot spicy monster romance with Ruan Willow and special guest Cassandra Medcalf, a talented author and audiobook narrator. In this episode, they explore the intricacies of writing romance, the allure of monsters, and the creative process behind bringing characters to life. Cassandra reads an excerpt from "The Kraken's Castaway". Her book is a cozy yet steamy monster romance that intertwines with Greek mythology and explores themes of love, vulnerability, and acceptance.Discover how Cassandra's characters navigate the challenges of their unique worlds in "Milking the Minotaur", including a human mother and her Minotaur son, and how their intertwined fates lead to unexpected connections. Ruan and Cassandra discuss the importance of representation in romance, the evolution of indie publishing, and the joy of creating stories that resonate with readers.This episode highlights the beauty of storytelling and the importance of community in the creative process. Whether you're a fan of romance, fantasy, or simply love a good story, listen and enjoy!Key Highlights:• Cassandra's journey as a romance author and audiobook narrator• Insights into the world of monster romance and its appeal• The creative process behind "Milking with a Minotaur" and its connection to Greek mythology• The importance of representation and diversity in storytelling• The evolving landscape of indie publishing and the power of community**Want to support Cassandra's Kickstarter for Milking with a Minotaur?** Check out the link below for more information!Estimated Timeline: 00:00:00 - Welcome and Introduction00:01:45 - Meet Cassandra Metcalfe00:04:30 - Excerpt Reading from "The Kraken 's Castaway"00:10:15 - The Appeal of Monster Romance00:15:00 - Writing and Narrating: A Dual Journey00:20:00 - Representation in Romance00:25:00 - Indie Publishing Insights00:30:00 - Closing Thoughts and Support LinksConnect with Cassandra: http://cassandramedcalf.com/Kickstarter: Milking with a MinotaurTopics:NarrationIndie AuthorsWriting ProcessCharacter DevelopmentRomance TropesSpicy StorytellingCreative CommunityKickstarterSexual ExpressionMonster RomanceBooks:(affiliate links)The Kraken's Castaway https://amzn.to/3M2BD5iBride of the Kraken: An MFFM Dark Monster Romance https://amzn.to/4oFRpSjMilking the Minotaur, coming soon!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/892606232/milking-with-the-minotaur-a-minotaur-romance-prequel?ref=bf2nxu Support the showExclusives https://www.buzzsprout.com/1599808/subscribeNewsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillowhttps://linktr.ee/RuanWillow Affiliates Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow BeeDee dating app https://beedee.app/?r=ohfuckyeahThe Fantasy Box DATE30 for $30 OFF 1st box https://thefantasybox.sjv.io/c/6250602/2141126/26423

Todd and Cathy share the upcoming changes to their podcast, Zen Parenting Radio, which will be renamed Zen POP Parenting starting June 1st! They also discuss the normal shifts in kids' friendships, highlighting the importance of loyalty, boundaries, and the reality that friendships evolve. As parents, we can feel more overwhelmed than our kids when these changes happen, but it's important to normalize the ups and downs of friendships and offer support without letting our own fear or discomfort take over.

Welcome to the 21st Century!Or did you call it Y2K? And if so, can I ask WHY?Yes, pop fans and curators of variously compiled pop, we had survived the End of the Century. The millennium bug turned out to be nowhere near as life threatening as as we were told. No planes fell from the sky, no computer meltdowns and no return to the dark ages overnight. In fact the most terrifying thing about December 31st 1999 was the turgid TV schedules as we watched the Royal Family trying to join hands with Tony Blair, or worse - the cost of drinks and cloakroom queues in the nightclubs.So, as we entered the third millennium - with Cliff Richard still intact and fresh from his (nearly 4th) Festive chart topping prayer - how was the pop world faring? Despite the seeming lack of guitars (SO NINETIES), the charts were bursting with new, fresh and mostly young shiny talent!And Bryan Adams.And Tom Jones.And John Lennon.BUT, apart from these ‘legacy artistes', pop was back, Back, BACK. NOW 45 was here!Scandinavian superstar producers were serving up Britney, Backstreet, Aqua and, er, Lene for our delectation. Steps, S Club and Atomic Kitten were waving the Brit flag in their crop tops and combats (even H). Solo Spice was blossoming quicker than the viewing figures for Castaway (not hard) with Mel C and Geri leading the way. RnB and Garage was freshening up the charts. And of course EVERYONE was queuing in the airport terminals for another summer of dance and there is plenty of that on these two shiny discs. Bu t there is SO much more to this dazzling 45th volume of variously compiled pop. And taking us through it is GENUINE CONTRIBUTOR to the album - electronic producer and musician John Matthews aka Ricardo Autobahn aka the Cuban Boys! Yes, the Hamster Dance song as featured here!Join us as we climb aboard our futuristic Y2K hoverboards and not only revisit NOW45, discover the full story of how The Cuban Boys topped John Peel's Festive Top 50 and almost toppled the might Cliff and Westlife in the final Official Chart of the millennium. All from their bedroom. You couldn't make it up!All of this and Daphne and Celeste! Ooh (and quite literally) Stick You! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We're talking about product placement.我们在谈植入式广告。Product placement, also known as embedded marketing, has grown both on TV and on the big screen.植入式广告，也称为嵌入式行销，在电视和大银幕上都越来越常见。OK, OK, Jackie, I've heard of product placement but what exactly is it?好，好，Jackie，我听说过植入式广告，但它到底是什么呢？Well, basically it means a deliberate inclusion of a product or a brand for promotional purposes.简单来说，就是为了宣传目的而刻意把产品或品牌放入内容中。If we think about, Richard, think about the 1986 film, Top Gun, right?如果我们想一下，Richard，想想1986年的电影《壮志凌云》，对吧？Oh, one of my favourites.哦，那是我最喜欢的电影之一。Now there's a particular product worn by many of the characters but especially by Tom Cruise, Maverick, right?片中很多角色都戴了一样特定产品，尤其是汤姆·克鲁斯扮演的Maverick，对吗？I know this, I know this, he's so cool, isn't he? Because of the aviator sunglasses.我知道，我知道，他超级酷，对吧？因为那副飞行员太阳镜。Yeah, so... Ray-Bans.对，就是……雷朋（Ray-Ban）。Exactly. Now, they're a brand of luxury sunglasses, right?没错，它们是一个高端太阳镜品牌，对吧？And they became hugely popular then, didn't they?而且当时变得非常流行，对不对？They struck a deal with the producers so that in the film, Tom Cruise and his fellow Navy colleagues wore aviators.他们跟制作方达成了合作，所以电影里汤姆·克鲁斯和他的海军同袍都戴了飞行员墨镜。You said they became hugely popular.你刚才说它们变得非常流行。As a result, the sales of aviator sunglasses rose by 40%.结果飞行员太阳镜的销量上涨了40%。Wow, good deal.哇，真是一笔好交易。Yeah.没错。OK, another film, Richard, I want you to think about another film, right?好，Richard，再想一部电影。Year 2000, big film, Cast Away.2000年的一部大电影，《浩劫重生》。Tom Hanks, right?汤姆·汉克斯，对吧？Tom Hanks.汤姆·汉克斯。What was a significant product placement, do you think, in that film?你觉得那部电影里最明显的产品植入是什么？Well, I can't think of one because he was abandoned on a desert island.呃，我想不到，因为他不是被困在荒岛上吗？Who did he work for?他之前在哪工作？Did he work for a courier company?他是不是在一家快递公司工作？Yeah, yeah, throughout the film, references to this courier company.对，整部电影里都提到这家快递公司。They obviously went over my head.显然我没注意到。Was it FedEx?是联邦快递（FedEx）吗？Yes.对。Yeah. Now, the interesting thing was, when they wrote the film, when they produced the film, they wanted it to be real life.对，有趣的是，电影编剧和制作团队想让电影看起来真实。Right, OK.嗯，好的。So, they didn't want to make up a courier, a transport company.所以他们不想凭空虚构一个快递或运输公司。Right.没错。So, they wrote to FedEx and said, can our hero be a FedEx employee?于是他们写信给联邦快递，问：我们的主角能是你们的员工吗？Now, they read the script and they said no.联邦快递看了剧本后说不行。Oh.哦？Well, what happens in the film?电影里发生了什么？Well, he crashes, doesn't he? The FedEx plane...他不是坠机了吗？联邦快递的飞机……The FedEx plane crashes, so that's not very good.联邦快递的飞机坠毁，这看起来不太好。But then they realised that the overall...但后来他们意识到整体……Yes, overall, it was... everything happened... everything was well in the end.对，总体来说……最后一切都很好。Yes, of course.是的，当然。And as a result of the film, FedEx became much more famous in Asia and Europe, not just in the US.而且因为这部电影，联邦快递在亚洲和欧洲也变得更有名了，不仅是在美国。So, two films.所以，这两部电影。In the first film, Ray-Ban paid for their product placement.在第一部电影里，雷朋为植入付了钱。In the second film, FedEx didn't pay.在第二部电影里，联邦快递没有付钱。Now, in those two films, the products appeared throughout the whole film.在这两部电影里，那些产品从头到尾一直出现。Right, yes.对，是的。They were key parts of the film.它们是电影的重要元素。Yes.没错。But, however, it is possible for a few seconds to change a company's fortune.但是，有时候只需要几秒钟就能改变一家公司的命运。Oh, do tell.哦，说来听听。In 2020, Parasite became the first non-English language film to win an Oscar in the Best Picture category.2020年，《寄生虫》成为第一部获得奥斯卡最佳影片的非英语电影。Do you know what nationality the director is?你知道导演是哪国人吗？Is he Spanish or Italian?他是西班牙人还是意大利人？South Korean.韩国人。Ah, yes. It's a South Korean.啊，对，是韩国的。But it's interesting because there is the Spanish connection here.但有趣的是，这里还和西班牙有点关系。In one of the scenes, very briefly, a can of crisps called Bonilla a la Vista appeared on the film.在其中一个场景里，有一款叫Bonilla a la Vista的薯片罐短暂出现了一下。Very, very briefly.非常非常短暂。And sales went through the roof.然后销量爆炸性增长。Well, it was already a recognised brand in South Korea, but as soon as they saw it in the film, which was hugely popular, the sales have rocketed.其实它在韩国本来就有知名度，但因为电影太火了，一出现销量就飙升。It surged by 150%.销量增长了150%。Wow.哇。I tell you what, though, Jackie, we've got loads of members from South Korea.不过你知道吗，Jackie，我们有很多韩国用户。It would have been fantastic if, on the film, one of the characters would have been listening to podcastsandenglish.com.如果电影里有角色在听 podcastsandenglish.com，那就太棒了。That would have been something.那就真的厉害了。

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Mit der "Zurück in die Zukunft"-Trilogie hat sich Robert Zemeckis in die Herzen aller Film-Fans inszeniert. Doch zählen auch alle drei Filme zu den zehn besten Regie-Arbeiten seiner Karriere? Das müssen in dieser Ausgabe Michael und Rüdiger bei ihrem Ranking-Wettbewerb entscheiden. Keine leichte Aufgabe, denn Zemeckis hat weit mehr als nur die drei Zeitreise-Filme in petto. Mit "Falsches Spiel mit Roger Rabbit" und Motion-Capture-Filmen wie "Der Polarexpress" hat Zemeckis die technischen Möglichkeiten des Kinos expandiert. Mit "Forrest Gump" und "Cast Away" hat er Tom Hanks ebenso zu Oscar-Nominierungen geführt wie später Denzel Washington in "Flight". Und in seinem Regiedebüt "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" hat der 73-Jährige eine Gruppe Teenager auf eine ähnlich wilde Reise geschickt wie Kathleen Turner, Michael Douglas und Danny DeVito in "Auf der Jagd nach dem Grünen Diamanten". Welche seiner 22 Filme schaffen in unserer List den Cut?

It's a double recap episode! We missed you last week, but all 3 of us are back together to give you some coverage of the highlights of Episode 5 as well as a full recap of Episode 6. Episode 6 seems to be the high point of the season so far, so we we're surprisingly positive about the episode. We can't wait to hear what y'all think!If you're looking for a specific segment, here's a breakdown:Intro (0:00-1:11)One Minute Thoughts (1:11-8:41)Episodes Recap (8:41-45:05)Jeff Needs a Vibe Check (45:05-47:21)Castaway of the Week (47:21-50:43)Rapid Fire (50:43-56:15)Outro (56:15-end)Be sure to give us a follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EscapingRealityPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EscRealityPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe & leave us a rating/review on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify! Make sure to tell your friends about the pod so they can join you (and us) on our journey through reality competition shows.As always, thanks for listening & thanks for Escaping Reality with us!

This week on Movies In A Nutshell, Marc, Darren & Paul are stranded with Tom Hanks in Cast Away (2000) — the survival drama directed by Robert Zemeckis that proves sometimes the hardest person to reconnect with… is yourself.Hanks delivers one of cinema's most powerful performances as a man forced to rebuild not just his life, but his understanding of what truly matters — with nothing but a volleyball for company.Haven't seen it? – We'll help you decide to press play or skip with a quick spoiler-free movie breakdown.Seen it? – We'll make you want to watch it again by uncovering things you may have missed, even if you've seen it many times.

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Send us a textIn this episode of Dear HR Diary, I sit down with Diane Yarbrough, founder of Castaway and Company, to talk about her incredible career journey starting with Disney and how those experiences shaped her approach to culture, communication, and leadership.We explore some powerful management and HR practices you can use right now, including:Re-Recruiting & Re-Onboarding: Why it's essential to “re-recruit” your employees by re-onboarding them, showing them their growth matters even after their first 90 days.Internal Opportunities: How creating clear career paths and internal opportunities helps keep talent engaged and loyal.Stay Conversations: Practical ways to ask your employees why they stay—and how to have open, honest discussions if they're considering leaving.The Impact of Culture: Understanding that culture isn't just “fluff”—it directly impacts performance, retention, and employee well-being.Communication & Feedback Loops: How to build a culture where communication flows both ways and feedback becomes a tool for growth, not fear.✨ Quote from Diane:“Culture isn't just what you write on the wall—it's what people feel in the halls. If you don't listen to your employees, they'll stop talking, and that's when culture begins to break down.”Resources for ListenersGallup – State of the Global Workplace Report (for engagement and retention insights)SHRM: The Importance of Stay Interviews – SHRM ResourceDisney Institute Blog (for leadership and culture lessons inspired by Disney)Connect with Diane YarbroughWebsite: castawayandcompany.com)LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dianeyarboroughEmail: diane@castawayandcompany.com

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We start off with a bit of a satirical interview where Banes and Tantz attempt to interrogate me over the slowness of the updates to the site. Banes asks the easy questions and Tantz hits me with a far more adversarial approach, I counter with all sorts of deflections like an annoying modern politician in order to show how people handle conflict. Here's Banes' explanation for his idea for the topic: I'll just say that the original idea was more standard conversation about how characters handle issues and how it shows their personalities and their nature - It would also go into how the way they handle conflict or problems changes in some stories as characters develop (if they develop), or as their hidden selves come out. American Beauty is all about that, with every character putting up a false front or performance to get through life, before all that stuff underneath comes out. Cast Away has a more subtle thing to it, where Tom Hanks can't handle his discomfort about his coworker's sick wife at the beginning, and is kind but sort of guarded – but at the end of the movie, he is able to connect and be more open with the guy. We also use our own comic characters to explore the idea and examine how THEY cope with conflict. How do your characters cope with conflict? This week Gunwallace has given us a featured theme to - Lavender - A chill, reflective, and somewhat triumphant piano heavy tune that slowly builds up and up into a positive resolve, like an explosion of water in a beautiful fountain. Topics and shownotes Links Featured comic: OCEANOGRONAUTS - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/news/2025/oct/14/featured-comic-oceanogronauts/ Featured music: Lavender - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/LAVENDER/ - by DanG, rated T. Special thanks to: Gunwallace - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Gunwallace/ Tantz Aerine - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Tantz_Aerine/ Kawaiidaigakusei - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/kawaiidaigakusei Ozoneocean - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/ozoneocean Banes - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Banes/ Comics mentioned: Brave Resistance - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/Brave_Resistance/ Wolf - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/Wolf/ Typical Strange - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/Typical_Strange/ Kaiju Valentine - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/Kaiju_Valentine/ Bottomless Waitress - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/Bottomless_Waitress/ Pinky TA - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/Pinky_TA/ VIDEO exclusive! Become a subscriber on the $5 level and up to see our weekly Patreon video and get our advertising perks! - https://www.patreon.com/DrunkDuck Even at $1 you get your name with a link on the front page and a mention in the weekend newsposts! Join us on Discord - https://discordapp.com/invite/7NpJ8GS

In this episode of Houselights, we explore Robert Zemeckis' "Cast Away." Join hosts John, Darren, and Tristan as they discuss Tom Hanks' remarkable portrayal of Chuck Noland, the film's innovative use of sound and visual design, and its cultural impact. 

Actor/Director Helen Hunt & Actor singer/songwriter psych/mythology PHD phd Helen Slater discuss a deep friendship and love, growing up in art, the beginning of their friendship on a trip to russia, Winnie The Pooh,, growing beyond your first dream, parenting, parenting artists, Helen H. introducing Helen S. to her husband, improv, acting styles, baseball, French Fries, & clown school.Bio: Helen Hunt has enjoyed a distinguished career not only as an award-winning actor, but as an accomplished writer, director, and producer. As an actress, her extensive and diverse body of work includes roles in film, theater, and television.      Hunt enjoyed a residency at The Old Vic Theatre in EUREKA DAY, a story about parents on the Executive Committee of a progressive private school in Berkeley, California. While taking pride in their ability to accept everyone, a public health scare erupts, testing their tolerance and revealing their true colors. Written by Jonathan Spector and directed by Katy Rudd. It was the European premiere of a multi award-winning story. Hunt performed alongside Kirsten Foster, Mark McKinney, Ben Schnetzer and Susan Kelechi Watson. In television, Hunt can most recently be seen as Winnie Landell in HACKS, created by Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello, and Jen Statsky. She can also be seen as Rainey in Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal's BLINDSPOTTING, a show based on the film with the same title. In 2022 it was nominated for a Film Independent Spirit Award for Best New Scripted Series. The second season was released in April 2023. Hunt returned to the stage this February in Susan V. Booth's major revival of Pinter's famed masterwork BETRAYAL at Chicago's Goodman Theatre. The Oscar, Emmy, and Golden Globe Award winner currently stars in the play alongside Tony nominee and Outer Critics Circle Award winner Ian Barford, respectively playing Emma and Robert. In 2019, Hunt revived her role as Jamie Buchman for another season of the hit show MAD ABOUT YOU opposite Paul Reiser. The show returned as a limited series on Spectrum Originals with all episodes available on demand.    In 2012 Hunt's performance in THE SESSIONS earned her an Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female and notations in the same category by the Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, SAG Awards, Broadcast Film Critics' Awards and the BAFTA Awards.  The film premiered in competition at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival and took home the Audience Award as well as the jury prize for Best Ensemble.  Other film credits include: Netflix's Comedy CANDY JAR, RIDE (which Hunt also co-wrote, produced, and directed), DECODING ANNIE PARKER, SOUL SURFER, EVERY DAY, BOBBY, THEN SHE FOUND ME (which Hunt again also co-wrote, produced, and directed), AS GOOD AS IT GETS, WHAT WOMEN WANT, CASTAWAY, A GOOD WOMAN, Woody Allen's THE CURSE OF THE JADE SCORPION, Robert Altman's DR. T AND THE WOMEN, PAY IT FORWARD, and TWISTER. Hunt can last be seen in HOW IT ENDS, Michael Cristopher's THE NIGHT CLERK and Adam Randall's thriller I SEE YOU. Early career film credits are: THE WATERDANCE, KISS OF DEATH, MR. SATURDAY NIGHT, PEGGY SUE GOT MARRIED, NEXT OF KIN, GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN, PROJECT X. and MILES FROM HOME.     Additional television credits include “MAD ABOUT YOU” and the critically acclaimed HBO Miniseries EMPIRE FALLS. For her role as Jamie Buchman in MAD ABOUT YOU, Hunt garnered four Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards (three as lead actress and one as Producer for Best Comedy), and a Screen Actors Guild Award.  She was also named “Best Actress” for her role in the film AS GOOD AS IT GETS for which Hunt won a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and an Oscar.     Helen Slater is an American actress and singer-songwriter. In 1982 she was cast in the title role of the film Supergirl (1984) opposite Peter O'Toole and Faye Dunaway. Other credits include The Legend of Billie Jean (1985), Ruthless People (1986), The Secret of My Success (1987), City Slickers (1991), Sticky Fingers (1988), Lassie (1994), No Way Back (1995), The Steal (1995), Seeing Other People (2004) and most recently, Confetti (2021). Slater starred in the Fox original movie 12:01 (1993), Hallmark Hall of Fame's Best Friends for Life (1998), Toothless (1997) and Lifetime's The Good Mother (2013). She was also a part of the all-star ensemble cast of Showtimes guided improvisational films Chantilly Lace (1993), Parallel Lives (1994) and most recently completed filming the sequel Chantilly Bridge (2021). In series television, Helen starred in ABC's The Lying Game (2011-2013), Gigantic (2010-2011) and the CW series Supergirl (2015-2022). As a guest star, she has appeared on such series as Seinfeld, Caroline in the City, HBO's Dream On, CBS' Michael Hayes, Will and Grace, Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, Supernatural, Smallville and the series finale episode of Madmen. Slater appeared in the off-Broadway plays Almost Romance (1987), Responsible Parties (1988), and starred in the Pasadena Playhouse's world premiere production of The Big Day (1990). She is a co-founder of the theatre group The Naked Angels and one of the founding members of the Los Angeles improvisational group, The Bubalaires, and SHPLOTZ!   She is also a member of Turbine Arts Collective  (https://www.turbine-arts.org/), a non-profit arts organization dedicated to the exploration of creativity.

In which Devin Diazoni and Ewa Mykytyn discuss the middle third of The Bewitching by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia.Please support the podcast on Patreon!Follow Film Literate on Instagram!Find your hosts on social media:Devin Diazoni (Letterboxd|StoryGraph)Ewa Mykytyn (Goodreads|Armchair Chat on IG)

Today, Rob speaks with the third castaway voted out of Survivor 49.

Today, Rob speaks with the third castaway voted out of Survivor 49.

Well, I wish we could say that we are as high on Survivor Season 49 in episode 2 as we maybe were after episode 1. BUT, there's still a lot for us to discuss! Anna, Stacey, and Agie are all here to discuss all the highs, lows, and twists in this episode as they try to navigate the lingo of the youths. We don't nail the lingo, but we think we have the recap covered. If you're looking for a specific segment, here's a breakdown:Intro (0:00-1:38)One Minute Thoughts (1:38-12:55)Episode Recap (12:55-44:35)Jeff Needs a Vibe Check (44:35-46:57)Castaway of the Week (46:57-48:19)Rapid Fire (48:19-49:22)Outro (49:22-end)Be sure to give us a follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EscapingRealityPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EscRealityPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe & leave us a rating/review on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify! Make sure to tell your friends about the pod so they can join you (and us) on our journey through reality competition shows.As always, thanks for listening & thanks for Escaping Reality with us!

Pastor Gary Lamb begins a series preaching on the book of Jonah. This episode covers the first few verses of chapter 1.

Pastor Gary Lamb wraps up the Castaway series by preaching on Jonah, chapter 3.

Pastor Gary Lamb picks-up from week 1 covering the 1st chapter of the book of Jonah.

Pastor Gary Lamb preaches on how to get out of the belly of the whale.

Hello everyone! Anders Holmes is here with another solo episode where he reviews the Hitchcockian horror film What Lies Beneath, directed by Robert Zemeckis.As it is spooky season (October aka Scary Movie Month) and Halloween is on the way, Anders Holmes will be talking about some of his favourite horror films in these solo Anders Reviews episodes. Horrors film that are some of his favourites, films that have made a big impression on him and films that people should check out. Whether they be fans of the genre or not.On this episode, Anders talks about one of his favourite horror films from the 2000s, a memorable film he watched as a child. He re-discovered it again in his thirties. What Lies Beneath was released in the year 2000. It stars Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer and, like previously mentioned, it was directed by Robert Zemeckis. The screenplay is credited to Sarah Kernochan and Clark Gregg (Agent Phil Coulson). Michelle Pfeiffer and Harrison Ford star as Norman and Claire Spencer (not Foster as Anders accidentally states in the episode), two madly in love people in a seemingly perfect and happy marriage. Claire is a stay at home, who was once was part of a popular musical quartet, while Norman is a university professor working a lot on a project and neglects his wife. Prior to the events of the film, Claire was in a car accident the year before and still is troubled by it. After her daughter Caitlin moves off to college, she becomes suspicious of what is going on with their neighbours, The Feurs, when she notices Mrs Feur crying in their garden and then she isn't seen again. It's not long before Claire suspects the husband of wrong doing and begins to experience paranormal occurrences in her home. She feels that she is being haunted by a ghost that wishes to contact her. What Lies Beneath is a good old fashioned haunted house story that channels and honours Alfred Hitchcock. It blends Rear Window and also George Cukor's film Gaslight. Robert Zemeckis, who is no stranger to the horror genre, made this film during hiatus from filming Castaway with Tom Hanks who needed to lose weight for that project. The film was made for 100 million dollars and made 291 million dollars worldwide, despite mixed reviews. Michelle Pfeiffer and Harrison Ford give tremendous performances, with most of the critical praise hailing Michelle Pfeiffer as the MVP. Harrison Ford is cast against type and that particular bit of casting works to the film's advantage. It's best to go into this film blind and not watch any trailers or TV spots, as they do spoil aspects of the plot and ruin a few twists and red herrings. The movie is available to watch on DVD and it's also able to be viewed on streaming services: Disney Plus and The Criterion Channel (but only for October). We hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned for more solo episodes from Anders during this year's spooky season. Stay tuned for our upcoming Fascism on Film episode on The Marriage of Maria Braun. Also do listen to our Robert Redford Special. Be sure to check out our Monument Valley Film on our YouTube Channel.Follow us on our Instagram page.Also check us out on Letterboxd too!AndersAdam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Cesternino interviews the second player voted out of Survivor 49.

Rob Cesternino interviews the second player voted out of Survivor 49.

WE ARE BACK, BABY! And, we've brought our tepid reactions and big belly laughs with us! Survivor Season 49 is finally and you get to hear how Agie and Anna are feeling about a premiere with *no* Beware Advantages...it's a fun little giggle fest without Stacey to keep us honest and on track. Excited to see how Rizgod and the rest of the S49 castaways play this game. *Shania Twain voice* "LET'S GO GIRLS!"If you're looking for a specific segment, here's a breakdown:Intro (0:00-2:25)One Minute Thoughts (2:25-9:30)Episode Recap (9:30-46:52)Jeff Needs a Vibe Check (46:52-49:37)Castaway of the Week (49:37-53:06)Outro (53:06-end)Be sure to give us a follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EscapingRealityPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EscRealityPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe & leave us a rating/review on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify! Make sure to tell your friends about the pod so they can join you (and us) on our journey through reality competition shows.As always, thanks for listening & thanks for Escaping Reality with us!

Rob Cesternino interviews Nicole Mazullo, the first player voted out of Survivor 49, in this exit interview episode. Despite her early departure, Nicole left her mark on the season with some unforgettable moments, including an impromptu water-spitting incident that's sure to become a Survivor meme.

Rob Cesternino interviews Nicole Mazullo, the first player voted out of Survivor 49, in this exit interview episode. Despite her early departure, Nicole left her mark on the season with some unforgettable moments, including an impromptu water-spitting incident that's sure to become a Survivor meme.

We came here to record a podcast and chew bubblegum, and we're all out of bubblegum. That's why we're recording a podcast about one of the edgiest super soldiers of the 90s and 2000s, Duke Nukem. But the execs at DT!HQ don't want us to remaster an old DN game, they want us to pitch one for 2025. Preferably, one that will make people mad. Todd is getting introspective. Andrew is getting proactive. Matt is getting interactive. The title of this week's episode was selected by our Patrons in our Discord Community! If you want to help us choose the next one, join our discord, and/or get some bonus content, become part of #ButtThwompNation at patreon.com/debatethiscast! Have you seen our Instagram? instagram.com/debatethiscast Have you seen our Threads? threads.net/debatethiscast Want to send us an email? debatethiscast@gmail.com MERCH! We have that! Right now you can go on the internet and order things that say Debate This! On them! All you need to do is head to MerchThis.net and give us your money! Ever wanted socks with the DT! logo on them? Well now you can get em! One more time that website is MerchThis.net! Properties we talked about this week: Duke Nukem, Duke Nukem Forever, Silksong, Myst, Castaway, Interstellar, NFL Blitz, NHL Hitz, Hades, Mega Man X, Date Everything Music for Debate This! is provided by composer Ozzed under a creative commons license. Check out more of their 8-bit bops at www.ozzed.net!

In PCJ Pops, the Pop Culture Junkies share their recommendations on what to experience in pop culture, today and yesterday. This week, Shauna warns that you will cry when you watch Tom Hanks' award-winning performance in Castaway from 2000, and Olivia revisits the year 2006 with the fun revenge romp John Tucker Must Die featuring Jesse Metcalfe, Brittany Snow, Ashanti and Sophia Bush. You can watch the Pop Culture Junkie Podcast on YouTube! Click here: https://www.youtube.com/@popculturejunkiepod/videos We have affordable and rewarding Patreon tiers! Be the first to hear new and uncensored content, if you dare! Click here: https://www.patreon.com/popculturejunkiepodcast/posts Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-junkie/id1536737728 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7k2pUxzNDBXNCHzFM7EL8W Website: www.popculturejunkie.comFacebook: PopCultureJunkiePodcastInstagram: @pop.culturejunkieThreads: @pop.culturejunkieBluesky: @pop-culture-junkie.bsky.socialEmail: junkies@popculturejunkie.com Shauna on Instagram: @shaunatrinidad Shauna on Threads: @shaunatrinidad Olivia on Instagram: @livimariez

Go to www.LearningLeader.com for full show notes This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire 1 person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world have the hustle and grit to deliver. www.InsightGlobal.com/LearningLeader The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk Guest: Jake Tapper is an award-winning broadcaster and chief Washington correspondent, currently anchoring The Lead with Jake Tapper every day on CNN. He's also the #1 New York Times best-selling author of 7 books, including The Outpost (which was later made into a movie), Original Sin, and most recently Race Against Terror. Notes: Be So Good They Can't Ignore You. Jake: I'm in control of how hard I work. It is our responsibility to work so hard that we become the obvious choice for the job or the promotion. Be So Good They Can't Ignore You. "I had to be so good that even though maybe on a broadcasting level I wouldn't be the number one pick... they had to give it to me." The one leadership skill that is massively important to develop… Don't insulate yourself with “yes” people. You have to have truth tellers in your life. Who are your foxhole friends? Who are the people who are willing and able to tell you the truth? Who are the ones who love you and care about you enough to let you know when you've messed up? Those people are gold. We all need them. Rejection: Dr. Seuss was rejected by 47 publishers. Rejection is part of life. You have to stay in the game for a chance to win it. Keep going. And nobody will give you a job to be nice. What value do you bring to a company? How will you make your boss's life better? You get hired to solve a problem, not because someone wants to be nice. Pinned tweet since 2017 – "To see what is in front of one's nose needs a constant struggle." -- George Orwell. A reminder to see obvious truths being obscured by spin or wishful thinking. "You Can Always Tell Them No" - Ted Koppel's crucial advice to young Jake about maintaining journalistic integrity and not compromising values for opportunities. This became a career-defining principle that Jake still follows 20 years later. The Jar Jar Binks Theory of Leadership - Successful leaders often remove critics from their inner circle, creating dangerous echo chambers. "Great people often achieve as much as they can to the point that they are able to remove from their inner circle anyone who tells them they're being an asshole or making a wrong decision." Constructive vs. Destructive Criticism - Jake learned to distinguish between useful feedback and personal attacks: "Very few of my critics are people that I actually care what they think... folks who understand I'm just trying to be a good faith operative here." Curiosity as Career Driver - Deep curiosity drove Jake from reading microfiche about MASH as a kid to investigating complex stories as an adult: "I find something interesting and I wanna find out everything I can about it." Rejection as Constant Reality - Even at his career peak, Jake faces daily rejection: "I get rejected every day... it doesn't matter that I've had New York Times bestsellers before... it's part of life." Humility Enables Learning - Accepting expertise gaps allows growth: "Having the humility to accept that I am not an expert on any particular thing... I'm a journalist, which means I try to be an expert on whatever I'm covering at that moment." Leadership Lessons From Powerful People The Inner Circle Problem: Leaders systematically remove critics until surrounded only by yes-people, creating dangerous blind spots. Jake witnessed this pattern with Joe Biden (surrounded by aides and family who weren't honest about his declining acuity) and across industries. The Solution: Intentionally maintain truth-tellers in your inner circle who care about you personally but will challenge you professionally. Creating Truth-Telling Environments: Jake encourages healthy disagreement with executive producers, acknowledges power imbalances that make criticism harder for junior staff, and creates indirect channels for feedback ("some people on the staff think..."). The Criticism Paradox: Public leaders face constant harsh criticism, making them naturally defensive. Understanding this context helps leaders distinguish between constructive feedback that improves performance versus personal attacks that serve no purpose. Following Curiosity Despite Opposition Jake's major works were all advised against by professionals: The Outpost (no military expertise) The Atlantic story of freeing a wrongly imprisoned man Biden book (started the day after the election, despite uncertainty) Key Insight: "Every single one of them, people were telling me not to do it... It's been following my curiosities even when people told me I'm not interested in that." The Hard Work Advantage: Jake couldn't compete on appearance or natural broadcasting ability, so he outworked everyone: broke stories constantly, used blogs when he couldn't get on air, and made himself impossible to ignore through sheer output. Dealing with Rejection Expect constant rejection even at a career peak Don't take rejection personally unless there's constructive feedback Use rejection as data, not judgment of worth Keep creating regardless of immediate acceptance The Wave Metaphor: Like Tom Hanks in Cast Away, timing the waves - "every code can be cracked" if you persist and find the right timing. Key Elements for Writers: Strong structure: "Act one, chase your hero up a tree. Act two: throw rocks at your hero. Act three, get your hero out of the tree." Good editor who pushes back - be willing to "kill your darlings" Life Philosophy The Acceleration Mindset: At 56, Jake is speeding up output: "I don't know how much longer I have this window where people are paying attention... relevance is ephemeral... when it leaves, it looks fucking brutal." For Young People: "So much of life is rejection... You cannot stop it... don't take it personally." Focus on developing skills and delivering value: "Nobody will give you a job to be nice... They'll do it because you have something they want." Time Sacrifice Awareness: Success requires acknowledging costs: "What I cried about is the stuff I missed that I wasn't there for because I was chasing a story or on assignment." Time Stamps: 02:46 Jake's Dedication to Influential Figures 05:05 Hot Mic Moment in Alaska 06:59 Preparing for Big Interviews & When to Follow Up 09:01 Dealing with Criticism 12:07 The Story Behind Jake's Pinned Tweet 13:48 Race Against Terror: The New Book 18:29 Balancing Multiple Roles 20:47 Chasing Your Own Curiosity  23:58 Sacrifices for Career Success 29:00 The Importance of Humility in Leadership 31:08 Surrounding Yourself with Truth Tellers 34:18 Healthy Tension in Team Dynamics 37:15 Understanding the Pressure on Public Figures 40:09 Empathy in Leadership 45:17 Balancing Career and Family 49:00 Advice for Aspiring Journalists and Writers 52:01 The Reality of Rejection and Hard Work 57:26 The Importance of Structure and Editing in Writing 01:01:16 End of the Podcast Club

Joe Pardavila chats with crisis communication expert Michele Ehrhart, author of Crisis Compass: How to Communicate When It Matters Most.With over two decades of experience navigating high-stakes crises for global organizations like FedEx, Michele unpacks what truly defines a crisis, shares actionable strategies for leaders, and reveals why transparency and compassion are non-negotiable in crisis management.Dive into riveting case studies, from Tylenol's legendary response to product tampering to Subway's missteps during the Jared scandal. Michele also discusses the evolving role of social media, the “Goodwill Bank” concept for brand resilience, and her unexpected journey from theater enthusiast to crisis strategist—including behind-the-scenes stories about FedEx's iconic Cast Away movie cameo.Whether you're a leader preparing for the unknown or curious about turning chaos into opportunity, this episode offers timeless insights on steering through storms—and why “if it isn't bleeding or dying, you can fix it.”

Start Your Transformation Now  In this episode of the Transform Your Life from the Inside Out podcast, Jim Fortin reveals a trait that rarely makes the “top 20 lists” of success skills but is, in reality, a game-changer: resourcefulness. Through powerful stories—from Tom Hanks' Castaway to entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, and Susie Batiz—Jim shows how resourcefulness, not resources, is what separates those who thrive from those who stay stuck.  Many people wait for the “perfect time” or for more money, connections, or opportunities to arrive. Jim challenges that mindset by making it clear: your life doesn't change when you get more resources; it changes when you choose to become more resourceful. Fear, excuses, and victimhood hold us back, but resourcefulness makes growth inevitable.  If you've ever felt like you don't have what it takes to move forward, this episode will give you the clarity and inspiration to figure it out, break free from resignation, and finally create what you want.  What You'll Discover in This Episode:  Why Resourcefulness Matters More Than Resources (06:17) Jim defines resourcefulness and explains why it is the foundation of real success.  Stories of Resourceful Entrepreneurs (08:00) How companies like Apple, Amazon, Subway, and Ring started with almost nothing but became billion-dollar brands.  The Role of Fear and Victim Mentality (14:29) Why fear keeps you powerless and why shifting to resourcefulness transforms everything.  Settling vs. Creating (18:00) How “agreeing” to your circumstances keeps you stuck—and how to stop settling.  The Subconscious Mind as a Tool (21:00) How engaging your subconscious mind can unlock answers and creative solutions.  Resourcefulness in Action (22:00) Jim's personal stories of becoming resourceful to create multimillion-dollar outcomes.  Listen, apply, and enjoy!  Transformational Takeaway  Resourcefulness is more important than resources. If you want more in life, you must figure it out, get creative, and choose action over excuses. If you refuse to become resourceful, you are in silent agreement with your current reality. The truth stings, but freedom comes when you own it—and then act.    Let's Connect:  Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn  LIKED THE EPISODE?  If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people.  Listening on Spotify? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you!  With gratitude, Jim 

"Is it School of Rock, High Fidelity, or Jumanji? What truly defines Jack Black's most iconic performance?"Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray dive headfirst into The Ringer's list of the 101 Best Movie Performances of the 21st Century, picking up at #73 and working their way through a cinematic rollercoaster of debate, nostalgia, and hilarious hot takes.From Jack Black's soulful scream in School of Rock to Val Kilmer's noir turn in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, the crew passionately (and sometimes chaotically) breaks down each actor's most memorable role. Expect fiery disagreements, unexpected praise, and side-splitting commentary. Whether it's Tom Hanks surviving solo in Cast Away or Robert Pattinson's gritty performance in Good Time, this episode is a masterclass in movie nerdery—served with a heavy dose of comedy and chemistry that only this crew can deliver.

In this episode we chat to Robert Duong of Castaway's Ice Cream in Honolulu Hawaii. Robert shares his origin story and some of the challenges and pitfalls he went through to open his business.A great listen for new or potential store owners.For more information on Castaway's go to:https://www.instagram.com/castawaysicecreamhttps://www.facebook.com/CastawaysIceCreamFor information about the North American Ice Cream Assoc, and how you can open and grow your ice cream business with a community that will support you, go to https://icecreamassociation.org/

Teaching on Romans 11:1-10

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Tap here to send us a message!David's story is remembered for triumph and glory, yet it began in the shadows as he was forgotten, alone, and misunderstood. When it seemed God's promises were stalled and dreams had died, the unseen hand of the Lord was shaping a king. The same God who lifted David from obscurity to the throne is still able to raise up those the world has dismissed.08/10/2025 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures:Psalm 69:1-12, 19-20Psalm 51:5Psalm 69:36

Pastor Rob McCoy delivers a passionate sermon from Romans 11, addressing the church's historical and current division over Israel and the Jewish people. Reflecting on his travels to the Student Action Summit, a Faith Wins Pastors conference, and a Freedom Night event, he warns against the rising anti-Semitism among Gen Z conservatives, fueled by replacement theology and historical prejudices from the Council of Nicaea. Drawing from Paul's teachings, he emphasizes that God has not rejected His chosen people, urging Christians to provoke Jews to jealousy through love, not hatred, as they are the root of the faith. Pastor Rob calls for unity, rejecting ethnic-based hatred and embracing the moral law to preserve Judeo-Christian values, ensuring a godly heritage for future generations.Verse References: Romans 11 verses 1–36, Romans 9 verses 1–29, Romans 9 verses 32–33, Romans 10 verses 1–21, Ezekiel 37 verses 1–28, Romans 9 verses 3–5, Genesis 12 verses 1–3, Luke 22 verse 15, 1 Corinthians 11 verses 23–25, Psalm 115 verses 1–18, Psalm 118 verses 1–29, Romans 8 verse 38, 2 Timothy 2 verse 15, Isaiah 6 verses 9–10Make sure you subscribe to this channel and follow us on all our platforms to always stay up to date with our latest content!And you can always head over to our website for any general information!https://godspeak.comPrayer/NeedsIf you have any needs, or have a willingness to be used to meet various need in the body, please email info@godspeak.com. Also, let us know if you need prayer for anything.Giving is part of our worship time, and in this season, the easiest way to do that is online. If you go to our website, godspeak.com, you will see the "Give" tab in the top right corner. Or you can simply click this link https://pushpay.com/g/godspeakAny questions?Please feel free to email us, comment here, or DM us on Instagram any questions that you may have.Please Subscribe to this channel and turn on your notifications to be notified when our Livestreams start so you don't miss out! We hope you are blessed by the service!-The Godspeak Team

Late in the evening on September 3rd, 2022, 41-year-old Mark Bent was sitting in his truck, drinking a homemade concoction of hard liquor and an energy drink, contemplating a big decision.  Over the last year, Mark had found himself as the center of some drama in his new home state of Idaho.  What started as a rumor escalated into harassment, which in turn made Mark's life a living hell.  It was only after Mark conveniently found himself outside the home of 23-year-old Nikolas Bird, the very man he held responsible for starting the rumors, that he decided to take matters into his own hands… Written by Trevor Pason, edited and engineered by Scott Ecklein, and executive produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/castaway  Support Our Sponsors:  Quince: Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to quince.com/choir for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns!  Squarespace: Go to https://www.squarespace.com/choir for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use offer code “CHOIR” to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain!  GreenLight: Don't wait to teach your kids real-world money skills! Start your risk-free GreenLight trial at greenlight.com/choir to get started.  Bilt: Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood BenefitsTM by going to joinbilt.com/choir.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices