Podcasts about Cheap Seats

When FIFA picked the U.S. to co-host the 2026 World Cup alongside Mexico and Canada, Americans saw it as more than just a boon for the country's tourism industry —  it was a chance to finally prove to the world that the U.S. is a soccer-loving nation. But on the eve of kickoff, the tournament has been overshadowed by exorbitant ticket prices, disappointing global travel projections, the war in Iran, and uncertainty about the Trump administration's immigration enforcement plans at stadiums. Kara breaks it all down with three experts: Rachel Bachman, senior sports reporter for The Wall Street Journal; Will Leitch, a contributing editor at New York Magazine and the founder of the seminal sports blog Deadspin; and Tariq Panja, a global correspondent at The New York Times who focuses on where money, geopolitics and crime intersect with sports. The four of them talk about the stakes for FIFA's biggest World Cup and whether the soccer on the field can outshine the controversies surrounding it.  Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Bluesky @onwithkaraswisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stand-Up On The Spot! Featuring completely improvised sets from Yakov Smirnoff, Ian Fidance, Sklar Bros, Mike Feeney & Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. Everything is covered from Tiger Woods to Renaissance Fairs, Laser tag, Smut Books, Male Figure Skaters and more! Jeremiah Watkins you know from Trailer Tales, Dr. Phil Live, his special DADDY, and as the host and creator of Stand-Up On The Spot. Yakov Smirnoff if a comedy legend with numerous Tonight Show appearances and has appeared in Moscow on the Hudson, Brewster's Millions, The Money Pit, and more! You can watch his Comedy Couch podcast with Jeremiah here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtrteesNFC8&t=108s Ian Fidance is a SOTS favorite and you can watch his podcast weekly with Jordan Jensen called Bein Ian with Jordan. He also has a new series called Ian Do produced with YMH podcasts. The Sklar Bros have appeared on What We Do In The Shadows, Entourage, Conan, and many other television shows including Kevin Hart's Good Sports. The Sklars are also the host of Cheap Seats on UFC Fight Pass. Mike Feeney is the host of Co-Host Wanted and has multiple One Hour Specials on Youtube: Rage Against the Routine and A Night at The Comedy Cellar. Follow the Comedians! Jeremiah Watkins  @jeremiahwatkins   @TrailerTalesPod   @standupots  https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahstandup Yakov Smirnoff https://www.instagram.com/yakov_smirnoff Ian Fidance  @IanFidanceComedy   @BeinIanPod  https://www.instagram.com/ianimal69 Sklar Bros (Jason and Randy Sklar) https://www.instagram.com/sklarbrothers Mike Feeney  @MikeFeeneyComedy  https://www.instagram.com/iammikefeeney Stand-Up On The Spot https://www.instagram.com/standupots  @standupots  #1HourSpecial #StandupComedy #IanFidance #JeremiahWatkins #StandUpOnTheSpot #SOTS #killtony #MikeFeeney #SklarBros #YakovSmirnoff Sponsored by: Blue Chew Buy 2 months of BlueChew Gold & get your 3rd month FREE when you use promo code SPOT @ http://BlueChew.com/ Sponsored by: Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster at http://RocketMoney.com/SPOT  Interested in sponsoring the show? Email standupots@gmail.com for inquiries SOTS: Yakov Smirnoff, Ian Fidance, Sklar Bros, Mike Feeney & Jeremiah Watkins | Ep 98

On this episode of The Cheap Seats, we're back after a six-week break and diving headfirst into a packed sports calendar. We break down the Patriots' blockbuster trade for A.J. Brown, discuss what Mike Vrabel's influence is already doing for the franchise, and debate whether New England is finally heading in the right direction. We also share our thoughts on the Rams landing Myles Garrett, what a successful season would look like for Drake May, and why Patriots fans have reason to be optimistic heading into 2026.We also cover the NBA Finals, whether the Celtics should make a run at Giannis Antetokounmpo, offseason rumors involving LeBron James, and the future of Boston's roster. On the baseball side, we vent about another frustrating Red Sox season, discuss Jarren Duran's hot streak, and try to find a few reasons for optimism. Plus, thoughts on Dave Portnoy's latest appearance, Russell Wilson's move to broadcasting, summer sports events, pickleball updates, and plenty of the usual Cheap Seats banter along the way.

s the Trump administration's Iran strategy a historic victory or a "dangerously exaggerated" stalemate? In this episode of Chaos Culture Radio, we break down the two-day congressional firestorm featuring Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. From heated exchanges with military veterans like Sen. Mark Kelly to a controversial new interpretation of the War Powers Act, the gloves are officially off in D.C. In this episode, we discuss:The "No Quarter" Controversy: Analyzing the tense standoff between Hegseth and Sen. Mark Kelly over the definition of "no quarter" and whether the secretary's rhetoric constitutes an order for war crimes.The 60-Day Countdown: Why Hegseth claims the current ceasefire "pauses" the clock on the War Powers Resolution and why Sen. Tim Kaine says that theory is constitutionally "reckless.""Cheap Seats" & "Naysayers": Hegseth's bold move to label congressional Democrats—and some Republicans—as the "biggest adversary" to the U.S. military effort in Iran.The Cost of Victory: Sen. Jack Reed's data on the $25 billion price tag, 13 American lives lost, and the skyrocketing gas prices hitting the American family.Kid Rock & The Apache: Addressing the criticism over Hegseth inviting Kid Rock for a "joy ride" in an Apache helicopter while service members remain in harm's way.The $1.5 Trillion Budget: A look at the record-breaking 2027 military budget request and the push for a 355-ship Navy.Key Moment: "The negative nature in which you characterize the incredible and historic effort in Iran is part of the reason the American people view it the way they do." — Pete Hegseth to Sen. Richard Blumenthal.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chaos-culture-radio--3078307/support.Follow Chaos Culture Radio for real conversations that move culture forward.New episodes every week.Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

We're back with another episode of The Cheap Seats, and this one covers everything. We dive into the Celtics' playoff outlook and why this team feels different heading into the run, hit some of the most intriguing first round matchups across the NBA, and debate the MVP race.From there we get into a frustrating Red Sox start, what's going on with Roman Anthony, and whether there's something deeper behind the struggles. We also break down The Masters, Rory's win, and how close it was to turning into an all-time finish.We wrap it up with some NFL talk, the Vrabel situation, Patriots draft thoughts, and of course a little pickleball update.Good mix of takes, rants, and a lot going on in the sports world right now.

In this episode, Phil and JF discuss Haruki Murakami's “Cream,” from First Person Singular, alongside Jorge Luis Borges's classic tale, “The Garden of Forking Paths.” Together, these two stories occasion a meditation on time, perplexity, and the strange possibility that meaning isn't found at the end of the maze, but discovered only in the course of wandering it. Photo by DMzlC via Wikimedia Commons. Pierre-Yves Martel's Bandcamp page, home of Weird Studies Vol. 3 (to be released May 22, 2026). Joel Plaskett's website and Substack References Geoffrey Cornelius, “Chicane: Double-Thinking and Divination among the Witch-Doctors,” in Divination: Perspectives for a New Millennium, ed. Patrick Curry (Burlington, VT: Ashgate, 2010), 119– 42.  Joe Leduc's Blood Oath  Jorge Luis Borges, “The Garden of Forking Paths”   Haruki Murakami, “Cream”  Marc Augé, Non-Places  Federico Campagna, Technic and Magic  Phil Ford, “The View from the Cheap Seats at the UFO Show”  Nicholas of Cusa, “On the Quadrature of the Circle”   Ethan Weed, “A Labyrinth of Symbols” Kids in the Hall, “Premise Beach”  David Lynch, Twin Peaks: The Return   David Lynch, Lost Highway  Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Don Giovanni  Weird Studies, Episode 66 on “Diviner's Time”   Gottfried Leibniz, Theodicy  Quentin Meillasoux, After Finitude  Alejandro Jodorowsky, The Way of Tarot  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Cheap Seats, we go rapid fire through a bunch of the biggest stories in sports right now. We talk Jayson Tatum's return to the Celtics and the insane atmosphere around that game, Bam Adebayo's 83-point night and why it felt a little weird, the World Baseball Classic, early Red Sox thoughts, Patriots free agency moves, NFL quarterback talk, March Madness, the Olympics, and even a quick pickleball update. A little Boston sports, a little NFL chaos, and a lot of firing off takes.Hosted by Randy Forcier & Chris Bedard.

J.G. and J. discuss the 1986 pro wrestling classic featuring Rowdy Ronnie Piper and more, followed by a viewing of the film for patrons and paid YouTube subscribers!   Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop   Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined,   BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH!   Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents?   Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well, (specially YouTube!)   THANKS Y'ALL   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9WtLyoP9QU8sxuIfxk3eg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thisisrevolutionpodcast/ Twitter: @TIRShowOakland Instagram: @thisisrevolutionoakland   Substack: https://jmylesoftir.substack.com/.../the-money-will-roll...   Read Jason Myles in Current Affairs Magazine here: https://www.currentaffairs.org/.../donald-trump-is-a-pro... Read Jason Myles in Damage Magazine https://damagemag.com/2023/11/07/the-man-who-sold-the-world/

You don't have a people problem. You have a settling problem. And today we are fixing that.In this episode I'm breaking down the real reason the wrong people keep showing up in your life — and giving you two powerful frameworks plus a Self Love 2 Step to actually do something about it starting TODAY.Friend, that person who keeps draining you? You already knew. Your gut told you early. The signs were there. So why did you stay?That's exactly what we're getting into. This is your mirror moment AND your movement — because awareness without action is just a really emotional therapy session. We're not leaving without a plan.

Back in The Cheap Seats after a little hiatus, and we come in hot with a PTI-style rundown, 10+ topics, 3 minutes each, no wasted time. We hit Pats-Texans, Bills vibes, the biggest coaching openings, and the MVP debate (Stafford vs Drake May), plus a Red Sox offseason check-in after Bregman heads to the Cubs. We also close with quick hitters on the Celtics, TGL, the Winter Olympics, and a pickleball update we did not want to give.Hosted by Randy Forcier & Chris Bedard

The Pigeons join forces with the crew from the Cheap Seats for a playoff preview show to get you ready for the Birds playoff run.

My plan for this episode was to play five songs for you about the winter solstice. However, that didn't work out. So, we've got some solstice songs and some songs for Christmas. I hope you enjoy them. The songs are "Winter Solstice" by John Fonseca, "Solstice" by Scott Buckley, "Winter Solstice" by Graham Stephen Thompson, "Bethlehem from the Cheap Seats" by Lovers Turn To Monsters, and "Christmas Gonna Get Ya!" by Chig Bungus.

THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Parliament Just Ain't What it Used To Be/So Sick of Social Media... and the Story/Bring it On/Your Helpful AI Shopper/Custard Attack ThwartedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian/radio personality Kevin Kellam returns to guest host and welcome special guests Sklar Brothers!    Randy and Jason Sklar have been seen everywhere, including Curb Your Enthusiasm, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Playing House, Better Call Saul, Roast Battle III, Grey's Anatomy, Entourage, and Cheap Seats on ESPN Classic.  My big takeaway from watching this episode is that I want the Sklars to be my best friends. I think you'll love this chat - JVO.   See Sklar Brothers at The Den Theatre (1331 N. Milwaukee) for two shows on December 13! ##   Car Con Carne is sponsored by Easy Automation:    If you're looking to transform your home, office, or business into a smart, seamlessly connected space, Easy Automation delivers custom automation solutions that are tailored to your lifestyle.  Easy Automation makes technology work for you—effortlessly, reliably, and always with your satisfaction guaranteed.   Visit easy-automation.net or call Dan at 630-730-3728 and take control of your environment today!   ## Car Con Carne is also sponsored by Exploding House Printing.   Bands, brands, listeners who want to get the word out: Exploding House Printing can help with your screen printing, embroidery and other merch needs.     Exploding House delivers production efficiency and cost awareness to offer boutique print shop quality at much lower, large print shop prices.    Check out their work on Instagram at (at)explodinghouse, or go to their website or just email info@explodinghouseprinting.com to get a quote!  

Comedian/radio personality Kevin Kellam returns to guest host and welcome special guests Sklar Brothers! Randy and Jason Sklar have been seen everywhere, including Curb Your Enthusiasm, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Playing House, Better Call Saul, Roast Battle III, Grey’s Anatomy, Entourage, and Cheap Seats on ESPN Classic. My big takeaway from watching this episode is that I want the Sklars to be my best friends. I think you’ll love this chat - JVO. See Sklar Brothers at The Den Theatre (1331 N. Milwaukee) for two shows on December 13! ## Car Con Carne is sponsored by Easy Automation: If you’re looking to transform your home, office, or business into a smart, seamlessly connected space, Easy Automation delivers custom automation solutions that are tailored to your lifestyle. Easy Automation makes technology work for you—effortlessly, reliably, and always with your satisfaction guaranteed. Visit easy-automation.net or call Dan at 630-730-3728 and take control of your environment today! ## Car Con Carne is also sponsored by Exploding House Printing. Bands, brands, listeners who want to get the word out: Exploding House Printing can help with your screen printing, embroidery and other merch needs. Exploding House delivers production efficiency and cost awareness to offer boutique print shop quality at much lower, large print shop prices. Check out their work on Instagram at (at)explodinghouse, or go to their website or just email info@explodinghouseprinting.com to get a quote!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW : Roos joins us down the line live from Texas and Mick wants to shout out our Waco listners! We'll talk Amyl and the Sniffers bar tab, the concert from 1980 that Mick didn't get to attend (and is still sore about), favourite farms animals and Tim McDonald drops by to talk all things Cheap Seats finale. Catch Mick in the Morning LIVE from 6-9am weekdays on 105.1 Triple M. To watch your favourite new Breakfast Radio crew in action, follow @molloy and @triplemmelb on InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with Tim McDonald about the very last episode of The Cheap Seats and Oscar Piastri’s impressive run. Later, he’s back with a wrap of the Perth Scorchers WBBL win, the Perth Lynx’s incoming import, and Jack Della Maddalena’s brutal UFC loss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mel Tracina turned her celebrity obsession into a full time job, becoming a cultural correspondent for The Cheap Seats and being crowned one of Australians ‘most likeable’ voices in radio. Now, she’s stepping into one of the biggest hosting gigs in Aussie TV, Big Brother. It’s the show that revolutionised Australian reality television and this time around it’s live 24/7. Returning to its roots with live evictions and public voting; putting the power in the hands of the viewers. In this chat with Helen Smith, Mel shares her biggest celebrity run-ins with Margot Robbie and Jamie Lee Curtis and why our fascination with fame is so addictive. Weekend list with Chris Spyrou TO LISTEN: Oasis (first two albums) TO WATCH: Boots on Netflix TO DO: Join a social sport club TO DO: At home trivia on YouTube Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastFacebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Halloween the film that gave birth to thousands of copycats?   Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop   Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined,   BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH!   Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents?   Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well, (specially YouTube!)   THANKS Y'ALL   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9WtLyoP9QU8sxuIfxk3eg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thisisrevolutionpodcast/ Twitter: @TIRShowOakland Instagram: @thisisrevolutionoakland   Substack: https://jmylesoftir.substack.com/.../the-money-will-roll...   Read Jason Myles in Sublation Magazine https://www.sublationmag.com/writers/jason-myles Read Jason Myles in Damage Magazine https://damagemag.com/2023/11/07/the-man-who-sold-the-world/

Read Matt's Toxic Comic here: https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-Avenger-Matt-Bors/dp/1952090393   The classic film and animated series returns to comics with a 21st-century spin. On the run from bullies, teenager Melvin Junko runs straight into a massive chemical waste spill that transforms him into a hideously deformed creature of superhuman size and strength—the Toxic Avenger! When representatives of the corporation responsible for the disaster arrive to cover it up, the Toxic Avenger leads his town in a fight for justice. Featuring violent action, gross mutations, bursting pustules, and plenty of trenchant satire.   Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop   Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined,   BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH!   Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents?   Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well, (specially YouTube!)   THANKS Y'ALL   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9WtLyoP9QU8sxuIfxk3eg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thisisrevolutionpodcast/ Twitter: @TIRShowOakland Instagram: @thisisrevolutionoakland   Substack: https://substack.com/@jmylesoftir   Read Jason Myles in Sublation Magazine https://www.sublationmag.com/writers/jason-myles Read Jason Myles in Damage Magazine https://damagemag.com/2023/11/07/the-man-who-sold-the-world/ Read Jason in Unaligned here: https://substack.com Read, "We're All Sellouts Now" here: https://benburgis.substack.com/.../all-we-ever-wanted-wa

The NBA is back, and so are we with a new episode of TheCheap Seats. We kick things off with some Drake Maye love (and a Patriots victory lap), then dive into a full NBA season preview, division by division, over/unders, MVP picks, and who's taking home the title. Plus a little Red Sox post-mortem and playoff baseball chatter to wrap it all up. This one's packed. Hosted by Randy Forcier & Chris Bedard

FULL SHOW : Melbourne we wanna know What Makes You Rage? Mick asked the team to watch The Golden Bachelor but little did he know they already had a Team Chat happening without him and Tim McDonald from The Cheap Seats stops by to chat Albo in the States. Catch Mick in the Morning LIVE from 6-9am weekdays on 105.1 Triple M. To watch your favourite new Breakfast Radio crew in action, follow @molloy and @triplemmelb on InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever dated someone you knew, logically, was a bad idea? A puppeteer twenty years your senior, perhaps?

Photographer and paranormal researcher Shannon Taggart joins JF and Phil to explore the phenomenon that was Michael Jackson. One of the most brilliant and successful musicians of the modern era, Jackson was also a liminal figure sans pareil, a shapeshifter who defied the binary categories through which we order the human world. His art and persona together enacted a transformation that can only be called shamanic. About Our Guest: Shannon Taggart is a photographer and author based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Her photographs have appeared in Newsweek, The New York Times Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal, and have been recognized by Magnum, Nikon, and the Alexia Foundation. Her monograph Séance was first published by Fulgur Press (2019) and reissued in a second edition by Atelier Éditions. Shannon is currently developing an illustrated history of SORRAT (the Society for Research on Rapport and Telekinesis) and hosts an annual symposium on the weird and the paranormal in Lily Dale, New York. Image by Daniele Dalledonne, via Wikimedia Commons. References George Hanson, The Trickster and the Paranormal Robert Chambers, The King in Yellow Rogan Taylor, The Death and Resurrection Show Pier Paolo Pasolini (dir.), Teorema   Phil Ford, “The View from the Cheap Seats at the UFO Show”  Michael Jackson, Moonwalker: A Memoir J. M. Barrie, Peter Pan Ursula K. Le Guin, A Wizard of Earthsea Miguel Connor, The Occult Elvis Tim Powers, Last Call Weird Studies, Episode 186 on The Wedge Raymond Moody, Elvis After Life Sub Rosa, Spectra Ex Machina: A Sound Anthology of Occult Phenomena 1920-2017 Vol.2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leah Voigt, Chief Compliance Officer, Corewell Health, and Anthony J. Burba, Partner, Barnes & Thornburg, discuss takeaways from recent health care fraud enforcement activity, recent compliance guidance from DOJ and OIG, and practical steps that health care companies can take to address, mitigate, and remediate risks in key focus areas for the government. Anthony and Leah spoke about this topic at AHLA's 2025 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PviibFEEEpELearn more about the AHLA 2025 Annual Meeting that took place in San Diego, CA: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/annualmeeting Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Premium members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

The Flagship returns this week with a very special show as Rich enlists the help of three very special guests to fill in for Joe and cover a wide range of topics!In our first hour, Scott Edwards (http://www.youtube.com/@ScottEWrestling) joins the show to discuss STARDOM's huge show last Friday, Saya Kamitani vs. AZM, what's going on with STARDOM, why you should be watching the company, plus Saya Kamitani's MVP case.After that, J. Michael of Voices of Wrestling (voicesofwrestling.com/author/mastromuzieken/) discusses his The State of the Lionmark series, analyzing the state of NJPW in October 2025 as we quickly approach one of the most important Wrestle Kingdoms ever. Plus De La Soul, Cheap Seats, Toe Jam & Earl, and more. In our final hour, Justin Bissonnette (patreon.com/newtexaspro & newtexaspro.com) joins the show to talk about New Texas Pro Wrestling's upcoming show: "We Know Ball," the dynamics of booking independent wrestling in 2025, some of their favorite up-and-comers in the scene, and so much more.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/voices-of-wrestling-flagship/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Get tickets to the death match here: https://www.fleshwoundfeatures.com/home   J.G and Jason talk to the Fleshwound Features crew about their upcoming horror themed death match! Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined,   BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH!   Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents?   Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well, (specially YouTube!)   THANKS Y'ALL   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9WtLyoP9QU8sxuIfxk3eg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thisisrevolutionpodcast/ Twitter: @TIRShowOakland Instagram: @thisisrevolutionoakland   Read Jason Myles in Sublation Magazine https://www.sublationmag.com/writers/jason-myles Read Jason Myles in Damage Magazine https://damagemag.com/2023/11/07/the-man-who-sold-the-world/ Read Jason in Unaligned here: https://substack.com Read, "We're All Sellouts Now" here: https://benburgis.substack.com/.../all-we-ever-wanted-wa

Episode 182: David S. Rosenthal InterviewIn this after show for The Cheap Seats, Andrew sits down with writer David S. Rosenthal, whose career spans some of television's most iconic series.Andrew and "Rosie" go way back to their days at summer camp, and their longtime friendship adds a personal dimension to this conversation. Rosenthal's career took off quickly—soon after his first writing job, he became the creator and showrunner of Ellen, kicking off a career that would include Spin City, Gilmore Girls, The Middle, and Jane the Virgin. With an equally deft hand at comedy and drama, he has built a body of work that's both varied and enduring. This interview covers the wild ride of his career, the lessons he's learned along the way, and reflections on navigating show business with resilience and humor. It's a rich, insightful conversation.

In Acts 28, after Paul shakes off a poisonous snake without harm, the islanders quickly shift their opinion of him—first calling him a murderer, then a god. Gene points out today how fickle public opinion can be and how unjust criticism often lands hardest on those already hurting. Proverbs 10:19 reminds us, “When words are many, sin is not absent.” Sometimes the wisest response is simply presence, not advice. In seasons of healing, what matters most is the steady love of Jesus—unchanging, even when people's opinions swing wildly.Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside's conviction that God's grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God's presence and activity in your life.

Episode 181: The Cheap Seats Written by David S. Rosenthal This month on Dead Pilots Society we have The Cheap Seats by David S. Rosenthal, a veteran television writer whose credits include Spin City, Gilmore Girls, The Middle, and Jane the Virgin. The script centers on a close-knit group of emotionally and intellectually stunted friends whose world is shaken when one of them begins dating a brainy and sophisticated medical student.Rosenthal delivers a classic multi-camera hangout comedy, showcasing his knack for crafting characters with interesting, fun dynamics, and well-paced story beats. The cast includes Anjelica Fellini (Teenage Bounty Hunters, The French Dispatch), Sam Lerner (The Goldbergs), Charlie Gillespie (Julie and the Phantoms), Ciara Bravo (Wayne and Cherry), Kyla Kenedy (Mr. Mayor), Logan Miller (Escape Room, Chicago Med) The video of the table read is available exclusively to Maximum Fun members. Become a member for just $5 a month and get access to the video and lots more. Sign up at maximumfun.org/join.And don't forget to check out Andrew's documentary Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story at reddkrossfilm.com/rent.

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FULL SHOW : Titus has devised a test to see if you're old enough to jump on social media; Tim McDonald stops by with some horoscope readings; and We delve into the NRL Scandal file Tomorrow : Hughesy Catch Mick in the Morning LIVE from 6-9am weekdays on 105.1 Triple M. To watch your favourite new Breakfast Radio crew in action, follow @molloy and @triplemmelb on InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

J.G and Jason break down the 1987 cult classic, Video Violence, and as always, after the show, will have a viewing party for the movie. WARNING: it is gore filled and extremely violent!   Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined,   BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH!   Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents?   Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well, (specially YouTube!)   THANKS Y'ALL   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9WtLyoP9QU8sxuIfxk3eg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thisisrevolutionpodcast/ Twitter: @TIRShowOakland Instagram: @thisisrevolutionoakland   Read Jason Myles in Sublation Magazine https://www.sublationmag.com/writers/jason-myles   Read Jason Myles in Damage Magazine https://damagemag.com/2023/11/07/the-man-who-sold-the-world/

We're back with another episode of The Cheap Seats, and it's a packed one. First up, the guys break down their recent pickleball battles of Biddeford vs. Saco, and let's just say it hasn't been pretty for the Saco squad. From calf injuries to mental meltdowns, the domination continues.Then it's time for what you've all been waiting for: the NFL Preview. Division by division, Randy and Beds run through win totals, storylines, and bold predictions for the season ahead. From the Bills' Super Bowl hopes to Lamar's MVP run, to whether Dak is really “that guy,” nothing's off-limits. Plus, some Red Sox optimism sneaks in as playoff baseball looms.It's football, it's banter, it's a little trash talk, just how The Cheap Seats likes it.

Which Angela do you prefer? We'll tell you why you're wrong!   Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop   Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH!   Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents?   Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well, (specially YouTube!)   THANKS Y'ALL   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9WtLyoP9QU8sxuIfxk3eg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thisisrevolutionpodcast/ Twitter: @TIRShowOakland Instagram: @thisisrevolutionoakland   Read Jason Myles in Sublation Magazine https://www.sublationmag.com/writers/jason-myles   Read Jason Myles in Damage Magazine https://damagemag.com/2023/11/07/the-man-who-sold-the-world/   Read Jason in Unaligned here: https://substack.com   Read, "We're All Sellouts Now" here: https://benburgis.substack.com/.../all-we-ever-wanted-wa

On today's show, we chat with Cory Asbury!Cory Asbury is a singer-songwriter who began his musical journey in church at the age of 14. He became a full-time performer at 21. His influential album, Reckless Love (2018), topped the Billboard Christian Albums chart and earned him two Dove Awards and a GRAMMY nomination. The album's title track spent 18 weeks at No. 1, earning him accolades from Billboard, ASCAP, and BMI as Christian Song of the Year. The song has also been certified Triple Platinum by RIAA.In 2019, Asbury released his follow-up album, To Love A Fool, which included the single "The Father's House," which has since been certified Gold by RIAA. After relocating to Tennessee with his family, Asbury ventured into new musical territory, incorporating traditional country sounds into his work. In 2023, he released his departure album, Pioneer, featuring songs such as “My Inheritance,” “Misunderstood,” and “These Are The Days.” Asbury and his wife reside in Tennessee with their five children, ages 15 to newborn.Cory's latest single, Cheap Seats, is available now!coryasbury.com@coryasburychristianmusicguys.com@christianmusicguys

Randy and Beds catch up on pickleball, Dad life, and dive into a loaded sports week. They break down the NBA offseason signings (SGA, Chet, Dame rumors), Celtics cap drama and potential Horford exit, and whether LeBron's time in L.A. is winding down. Then it's Red Sox talk, Roman Anthony hype, trade rumors, and a surging lineup. They close with Patriots training camp preview, WR depth concerns, and Brady's upcoming statue. Bonus: Randy shares heartfelt reflections on coaching his daughter's final Little League softball run.

As her brilliant play Till the Stars Come Down transfers to the West End, playwright Beth Steel talks to Sarah about her unexpected discovery of theatre and the mental blocks and financial obstacles that stop working class voices being heard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back in THE CHEAP SEATS catching up on everything from the past couple weeks. We kick things off with the Rafael Devers trade, what it means for the Red Sox, how fans are reacting, and why it might've happened. Then we move on to the NBA Finals, the Celtics' offseason, Cooper Flagg heading to Dallas, and what the future looks like for KD. We wrap things up with some quick thoughts on the U.S. Open, a local Biddeford-Saco pickleball matchup and an update on Randy's Daughter's Little League Softball All Star Tearms.

The Sklar Brothers (Jason and Randy) join Felipe and Martin in this episode. The Sklar Brothers are a comedy duo who are twin brothers. They've hosted ESPN Classic's "Cheap Seats" and "Dumb People Town". They've also starred in films such as "Wild Hogs", "Bubble Boy" and "The Comeacks".https://www.instagram.com/sklarbrothers/It's also Felipe's Birthday! Let's all wish him a happy birthday_________________________LINKS (Instagram)Felipe - @ Felipeesparzacomedian Martin - @ ComicMartinRizoRodrigo - @ rodrigotorresjrSklar Bros. - @ sklarbrothersGet Tickets to laugh with Felipe @ http://FelipesWorld.com

J.G feels that the 5th installment in the Nightmare on Elm St. is a mean spirited fun film..I don't know...? We will argue "The Dream Child" , then following the show, we'll watch the film!   Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop   Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH!   Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents?   Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well, (specially YouTube!)   THANKS Y'ALL   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9WtLyoP9QU8sxuIfxk3eg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thisisrevolutionpodcast/ Twitter: @TIRShowOakland Instagram: @thisisrevolutionoakland   Read Jason Myles in Sublation Magazine https://www.sublationmag.com/writers/jason-myles   Read Jason Myles in Damage Magazine https://damagemag.com/2023/11/07/the-man-who-sold-the-world/   Read Jason in Unaligned here: https://substack.com/home/post/p-161586946...   Read "We're All Sellouts Now" here: https://benburgis.substack.com/p/all-we-ever-wanted-was-everything

APOLOGIES FOR THE POOR AUDIO ON THIS ONE Randy and Chris are back in The Cheap Seats to recap a wild month in sports. They dig into the NFL Draft, debate how the Patriots did, and spotlight some names to watch. Then it's on to the NBA playoffs, Celtics expectations, and which teams are the real threats. They wrap with some Red Sox talk and a candid convo about Bill Belichick's public image and what it means for his legacy. 00:00 Welcome to The Cheap Seats00:28 NFL Draft Insights01:57 Top Draft Picks and Predictions05:12 Quarterback Controversies13:31 Patriots Draft Analysis22:01 NBA Playoffs Overview25:31 Anthony Edwards vs. Luka Debate26:05 Lakers' Struggles and Playoff Predictions26:38 Cleveland's Playoff Journey30:46 Nuggets vs. Clippers Showdown33:40 OKC's Dominance in the West38:11 Red Sox Season Overview42:14 Bill Belichick's Legacy and Controversies48:32 Podcast Wrap-Up and Call to ActionHosted By:Randy ForcierChris Bedard

Beau & Woodsy debate if Reindeers are real or fake, we look into a study that found sex once a week is the key to a happy marriage & Tim McDonald from The Cheap Seats joins us. Join Triple M Breakfast weekday mornings from 6am, grab the podcast everyday on LiSTNR or where ever you get your podcasts or watch the funniest bits of the show on Instagram via @triplembreakfast #TripleMBreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW : We're back and Max Gawn joins us fresh from two wins and a new TV; Tim McDonald from The Cheap Seats gives us an insight into The Pope's possible replacement; and we take a look at what happened while we were away. Tomorrow: Broden Kelly Catch Mick in the Morning LIVE from 6-9am weekdays on 105.1 Triple M. To watch your favourite new Breakfast Radio crew in action, follow @molloy and @triplemmelb on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Randy and Chris are back in another episode of The Cheap Seats breaking down a wild start to the MLB season. The Yankees are blasting homers with "torpedo bats," the Dodgers look like a super team, and the Red Sox—well, they've got some bright spots. The guys also dive into Cooper Flagg's March Madness run, Masters predictions, NBA playoff vibes, and of course, the Pats' draft hopes. Come for the takes, stay for the banter.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Promotion01:32 Top MLB Storylines: Yankees' Torpedo Bats08:09 Dodgers' Dominance and Super Team Status11:30 Red Sox Analysis: Crochet Extension and Struggles18:59 MLB Odds and Predictions24:51 March Madness Update25:18 Duke's Dominance and Cooper's Performance26:05 Cooper Flag's Journey and Potential29:45 March Madness Bracket Talk31:11 Masters and Golf Season Excitement38:07 NBA Playoffs and Celtics' Performance48:59 NFL Draft PredictionsHosted By:Randy ForcierChris BedardPODCAST LINKS

We're back with another episode of The Cheap Seats! Beds is finally healthy, Randy's fired up, and there's a ton to talk about in the sports world.We kick things off with a deep dive into Biddeford High School girls basketball's incredible run to the state championship and the heartbreaking finish. Shoutout to all the amazing female athletes in town who have been putting on a show for years!Then, we shift gears to the Celtics—how are they looking as the playoffs approach? Is Jayson Tatum underappreciated? And what's up with the Cavs?We also break down the Lakers' hot streak and the fallout from Dallas' disastrous Luka trade. Plus, thoughts on NBA All-Star Weekend, the dunk contest, and how to fix it.Finally, with baseball season around the corner, Beds gives a Red Sox preview—why this team might be better than people think, the young talent coming up, and the state of the pitching rotation.All that and more from The Cheap Seats! Subscribe, rate, and follow wherever you listen!00:00 Introduction and Apologies01:20 Biddeford High School Girls Basketball Championship09:31 NBA Talk: Celtics and Tatum19:11 LeBron and the Lakers' Resurgence23:16 LeBron vs. MJ: The GOAT Debate25:43 Dallas Mavericks' Downfall30:19 NBA All-Star Weekend: Hits and Misses37:34 Red Sox Season Preview46:22 Shoutout to Local Basketball Talent48:21 Conclusion and Sign-OffHosted By:Randy ForcierChris BedardPODCAST LINKS

"The Wedge" is a key concept for Phil and JF. When exploring weird phenomena—from artworks to ghosts, and everything in between—one tends to emphasize one or the other "end" of the event. At the thin end of the Wedge, the focus is on subjective experience: how it felt, what it was like, and its personal significance. At the thick end, the emphasis shifts to what actually happened, independent of how it was experienced. Though their roles sometimes switch, Phil generally thinks from the thin end, while JF approaches things from the thick. In this episode, they begin unpacking the implications of the Wedge for making sense of reality's stranger aspects. Header image by SavidgeMichael via Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:ForgottenMemoriesofExploringaLiminalSpace.jpg). _ Join the Weirdosphere (http://www.weirdosphere.org), our online learning platform Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/weirdstudies). Buy the Weird Studies soundtrack, volumes 1 (https://pierre-yvesmartel.bandcamp.com/album/weird-studies-music-from-the-podcast-vol-1) and 2 (https://pierre-yvesmartel.bandcamp.com/album/weird-studies-music-from-the-podcast-vol-2), on Pierre-Yves Martel's Bandcamp (https://pierre-yvesmartel.bandcamp.com) page. Listen to Meredith Michael and Gabriel Lubell's podcast, _Cosmophonia (https://cosmophonia.podbean.com/). Visit the Weird Studies Bookshop (https://bookshop.org/shop/weirdstudies) Find us on Discord (https://discord.com/invite/Jw22CHfGwp) Get the T-shirt design from Cotton Bureau (https://cottonbureau.com/products/can-o-content#/13435958/tee-men-standard-tee-vintage-black-tri-blend-s)! REFERENCES Weird Studies, Episode 184 on David Lynch (https://www.weirdstudies.com/184) Phil Ford, “The View from the Cheap Seats at the UFO Show” Scene by Scene, 1999 Interview with David Lynch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0itTpuzzcQ&ab_channel=DidymusBibliophilus) Weird Studies, Episodes 76 on Henri Bergson's Metaphysics (https://www.weirdstudies.com/76) Henri Bergson, Creative Evolution (https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9781420940435) Phil Ford, Dig (https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9780199939916) Johan Huizinga, The Waning of the Middle Ages (https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9781774642238) Lewis Lockwood, Beethoven: The Music and the Life (https://bookshop.org/a/18799/97803933263830)

Randy Sklar and Jason Sklar, professionally known as the Sklar Brothers, are American identical twin brother comedians and actors best known for hosting the show Cheap Seats, which aired for four seasons on ESPN Classic. Visit https://www.supersklars.com/ for tour dates & more from the Sklar Brothers. Howie Mandel Does Stuff available on every podcast platform Visit the Official Howie Mandel Website for more: https://www.howiemandel.com/ Howie Mandel Does Stuff Merchandise available on Amazon.com here https://www.amazon.com/shop/howiemandeldoesstuff Join the "Official Howie Mandel Does Stuff" Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/HowieMandelPodcast/ Say Hello to our house band Sunny and the Black Pack! Follow them here! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlackMediaPresents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackmediapresents Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/01uFmntCHwOW438t7enYOO?si=0Oc-_QJdQ0CrMkWii42BWA&nd=1&dlsi=a9792af062844b4f Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunnyAndTheBlackPack/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackmediapresents/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/blackmediapresents Twitter: twitter.com/blackmedia Howie Mandel Shocked at Bill Burr & Billy Corgan Backlash with Sklar Brothers #228 https://youtu.be/eXSDwjTbT9E @howiemandel @jackelynshultz @sklarbrothers

Introduction: Horror Tropes and the Legacy of "Teens in the Woods"   Welcome back to *THIS IS REVOLUTION* where we never apologize for our taste! At TIR, we reject the concept of “guilty pleasures.” Whether it's low-budget films, DIY music, or bootleg swap meet finds—we embrace it all. And if there's one genre that pulls us in, it's horror. Today, we're diving into perhaps the most enduring horror trope: the “teenagers camping in the woods” genre, a setup that begins with ordinary characters and quickly descends into terror and survival.   This genre arguably gained its iconic standing with the *Friday the 13th* franchise, where a vengeful, silent figure haunts unsuspecting teens for their “sins” or simply for being there. What began with an act of vengeance in the original *Friday the 13th* became something far darker—a formula that ultimately evolved into a chilling commentary on innocence, power, and punishment. With sequels piling up, Jason Voorhees' motive shifts from vengeance to something closer to a ritualistic bloodlust, a reflection of the franchise's own bloodthirsty popularity.    But what do these stories reveal about our society's anxieties and about the "rules" that horror fans know all too well? Films like *The Cabin in the Woods* take this trope further, using it as a meta-commentary on the genre itself—introducing archetypal characters and scenarios as intentionally manipulated constructs, while weaving in a dark critique on our endless hunger for violence as entertainment. Today, we're taking a closer look at these “teen slasher” tropes and what makes this genre so unforgettable. Let's dissect the horror, the satire, and the complex politics of punishment and voyeurism that keep audiences coming back for more.   This exploration into horror classics and their archetypal characters isn't just about scares—it's about understanding our collective psyche. The “teens in the woods” trope reveals as much about our cultural anxieties and contradictions as it does about our cinematic tastes. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop   Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH!   Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents?   Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well, (specially YouTube!)   THANKS Y'ALL   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9WtLyoP9QU8sxuIfxk3eg Twitch: www.twitch.tv/thisisrevolutionpodcast www.twitch.tv/leftflankvets​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thisisrevolutionpodcast/ Twitter: @TIRShowOakland Instagram: @thisisrevolutionoakland   Read Jason Myles in Sublation Magazine https://www.sublationmag.com/writers/jason-myles   Read Jason Myles in Damage Magazine https://damagemag.com/2023/11/07/the-man-who-sold-the-world/   Pascal Robert's Black Agenda Report: https://www.blackagendareport.com/author/Pascal%20Robert