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The penultimate episode of Season 2! Peter and Adam continue “saving the world”. Niki has to save a kidnapped Monica. While Hiro goes after Adam for revenge. Follow Billy and Raul on Bluesky @masterofpuns196 and @raulvaderrdz as well as the main show @synspod

Emma Walker was a vibrant and kind-hearted teenager from Knoxville, Tennessee, known for her bright personality and dedication to her school and community. A student at Central High School, she was an active cheerleader who loved spending time with friends, supporting her team, and making people laugh. On a cold November night, gunshots barreled through the walls of Walker's room while she laid in bed, one bullet striking her. Find out what happened next on this episode of Crimes of Passion with Sierra Gillespie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A grand jury has indicted 22-year-old Laken Snelling with the much more serious charge of first degree manslaughter for the death of her newborn baby last August. Police initially charged the college senior with lesser counts of abuse of a corpse and tampering with physical evidence after finding the body of her newborn hidden in a black trash bag in Snelling’s closet. The medical examiner determined the baby was born alive, but died by “asphyxia by undetermined means.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A grand jury has indicted 22-year-old Laken Snelling with the much more serious charge of first degree manslaughter for the death of her newborn baby last August. Police initially charged the college senior with lesser counts of abuse of a corpse and tampering with physical evidence after finding the body of her newborn hidden in a black trash bag in Snelling’s closet. The medical examiner determined the baby was born alive, but died by “asphyxia by undetermined means.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A grand jury has indicted 22-year-old Laken Snelling with the much more serious charge of first degree manslaughter for the death of her newborn baby last August. Police initially charged the college senior with lesser counts of abuse of a corpse and tampering with physical evidence after finding the body of her newborn hidden in a black trash bag in Snelling’s closet. The medical examiner determined the baby was born alive, but died by “asphyxia by undetermined means.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Notes and Links to Tom Junod's Work   Tom Junod is an ESPN senior writer who has written some of the most enduring and widely read longform journalism of the last 30 years.    He joined ESPN in 2016 and has specialized in deeply reported stories on subjects ranging from Muhammad Ali's funeral to Tom Brady's desire to play forever. He has been nominated for an Emmy for his work on “The Hero of Goodall Park,” an E60 program on the ancient secrets that were revealed when a car drove on a baseball field in Maine during a Babe Ruth League game in 2018.     In a 2022 piece, “Untold,” he and ESPN investigative reporter Paula Lavigne spent nearly two years uncovering the horrific crimes of Todd Hodne, a  Penn State football player who in the late 1970's terrorized State College PA, and Long Island, NY, as a serial sexual predator.    Before coming to ESPN, Junod wrote for GQ and Esquire, where he won two National Magazine Awards and was a finalist for the award a record 11 times. For Esquire's 75th Anniversary, the editors of the magazine selected his 9/11 story “The Falling Man' as one of the seven top stories in Esquire's history. In 2019, his story on beloved children's TV host Fred Rogers, “Can You Say…Hero?,” served as the basis for the movie “A Beautiful Day in The Neighborhood,” starring Tom Hanks and Matthew Rhys.    His work has been widely anthologized in collections including The Best American Magazine Writing, the Best American Sports Writing, the Best American Political Writing, the Best American Crime Writing, and the Best American Food Writing. Buy In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to be a Man   Esquire: “Mr Rogers Changed Tom Junod's Life. Here's the True Story Behind A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood   Esquire Magazine: “Can You Say…Hero” Article about Fred Rogers   New York Times Review: “Tom Junod Would Like to Tell You about His Father”   “My Father's Fashion Tips”-1996 GQ Article   “Untold”: 2023 Article from ESPN Regarding Penn State and Todd Hodne At about 1:00, Tom talks about his night and days leading up to Pub Day, and the sometimes-arbitrary nature of publishing and Pub Day At about 3:00, Tom talks about his upcoming book tour/events At about 4:15, Tom highlights the greatness and importance of Amy Wallace and her work, an upcoming conversation partner for him At about 6:30, Pete is highly complimentary-joining thousands and ten of thousands of fans-of Tom's legendary “The Falling Man” article   At about 7:05, Tom responds to Pete's questions about the ways in which Jerry Sandusky haunts Tom and Paula Lavigne's master class in journalism, “ ” At about 12:00, Tom expands on how the article about Todd Hodne pointed out the lies and hypocrisy regarding Joe Paterno and Penn State  At about 13:35, Tom responds to Pete's questions about the seeds for In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to be a Man; he emphasizes the importance of a 1996 GQ article  At about 17:30, Pete brings up some intriguing quotes in making some connections between Lorenzo Carcaterra's A Safe Place and Tom's memoir At about 18:30, Tom highlights the classic portrait of her father for the GQ article by Marion Ettlinger (also featured in the book), and talks about his father's essence being captured  At about 20:20, Tom responds to Pete asking about his father Lou as a distinctive type of “man's man” At about 25:00, Tom talks about his dad as “Italian-adjacent” At about 26:30, Tom discusses the two funeral services held for his father, and how “having the last word” in dealing with his father led to him becoming a writer  At about 30:50, Tom highlights a stunning eulogy from a former lover of his father  At about 32:10, Tom responds to Pete's questions about balancing his father's behaviors in his mind and in his feelings towards him; Tom emphasizes the “suspicions” about his father that he harbored for decades about his father  At about 36:50, Tom talks about love “unlocking” so much for his writing of the book, including his father but also his wife, his mother, his siblings, his aunts, etc. At about 38:55, Tom reflects on ideas of grace and scrutiny involving his father, his paternal grandmother, and their life histories  At about 42:35, Tom responds to Pete's question about how his life with his father has affected him as a father         You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Jeff Pearlman, a recent guest, is up now at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    This month's Patreon bonus episode features an exploration of formative and transformative writing for children, as Pete surveys wonderful writers on their own influences.    Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.     This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 329 with Grant Ginder Please tune in for Episode 325 with Grant Ginder, the author of the novels Let's Not Do That Again, Honestly, We Meant Well, The People We Hate at the Wedding, Driver's Education, and This is How It Starts, a few of which have been made into movies. His latest is So Old, So Young.     The episode airs on March 13 or 14.    Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.    You can also donate at chuffed.org, World Central Kitchen, and so many more, and/or you can contact writer friend Ursula Villarreal-Moura directly or through Pete, as she has direct links with friends in Gaza.

A grand jury has indicted 22-year-old Laken Snelling with the much more serious charge of first degree manslaughter for the death of her newborn baby last August. Police initially charged the college senior with lesser counts of abuse of a corpse and tampering with physical evidence after finding the body of her newborn hidden in a black trash bag in Snelling’s closet. The medical examiner determined the baby was born alive, but died by “asphyxia by undetermined means.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noah prepares to meet his destiny and Hiro discovers a shocking truth.Make sure you follow Billy and Raul on @MasterOfPuns196 and @raulvaderrdz respectively, as well as the main show @SYNSPod, all on BlueSkyhttps://zencastr.com/?via=raul

Elimination chamber has come and gone, we were all cursed by Danhausen. Logan Paul ruins Black History Month. The Cheerleader is going to be mad when she sees everyone else having fun. Steph De Lander and Mance Warner quit TNA. CM Punk and Roman are cooking on the mic. Does Jade need to get in the ring? All this and more on the next Powerbomb Jutsu.You can watch this episode too: youtube.com/@PowerbombJutsu Twitter & IG: @PowerbombJutsuHistory with Darrrell on YouTube: YouTube.com/@UltrxBlxck [Play/Download] 

In this episode, we're joined by Sydney V and Ariana E, two talented Denver Broncos cheerleaders who share their experiences on the team. They dish about what it takes to be a part of the squad, from dancing and football knowledge to business skills and public speaking. We get the inside scoop on the audition process, including a required football test and a business interview. The ladies also talk about their full-time jobs outside of the team, from engineering to marketing, and how they balance their passions with their careers. It's a fun and inspiring conversation that's perfect for anyone interested in the world of sports and cheerleading.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Notes and Links to Adolfo Guzman Lopez's Work   Adolfo Guzman-Lopez has been a reporter at LAist 89.3, the Los Angeles NPR affiliate since 2000. He reported and hosted Imperfect Paradise: The Forgotten Revolutionary, a true crime podcast looking into the death in 1994 of Chicano college activist Oscar Gomez. He has reported on L.A. politics, education, art, museums and other topics. His stories have also aired and published nationally on NPR, The Washington Post, and other media. His awards include the LA Press Club's “Radio Journalist of the Year.” He was born in Mexico City, grew up in Tijuana and San Diego, and lives in Long Beach. Buy California Southern: writing from the road, 1992-2025   Listen to Adolfo's “The Forgotten Revolutionary” Podcast Series   KPCC/LAist Article about Adolfo's Visit to Pete's Classroom, 2012   KPCC/Laist OnRamp Article about Adolfo being referenced on The Simpsons At about 2:20, Pete and Adolfo talk about the wonderful experience Adolfo provided for Pete's students during a 2012 class visit At about 5:15, Adolfo recounts great stories and lessons learned (especially “collective voice”) from time with The Taco Shop Poets At about 9:00, Adolfo gives background on growing up in San Diego and Tijuana, "bicultural and bilingual” At about 11:30, Pete and Adolfo reflect on the book as “a road trip book” At about 13:30, Adolfo discusses what he recently learned about earlier family immigrants to the US At about 15:40, the two discuss of National City and San Diego in discussing the wonderful “binaries” that Mike Sonksen compliments in blurbs for the book At about 20:50, Adolfo describes the “sadness” in the writing of Jack Kerouac and connections to ideas of “home” for himself and Kerouac At about 23:10, Pete and Adolfo shout out Tim Hernández and his great work with Mañana Means Heaven At about 24:00, “The Spine of Califas,” the book's first poem, is discussed, and Adolfo discusses the “personification” of the border At about 27:50, Pete highlights the POV and “myriad stories” in a poem about  At about 28:40, Adolfo responds to Pete's questions about poems that focus on the border crossing and questions from immigration authorities  At about 29:40, Adolfo explains a dynamic phrase he uses-”milquetoast bilingualism" and how he played with language, especially with regards to “proper” Spanish and English At about 34:55, Adolfo reads some of his work, meditating on ideas of possessions, tangible and not At about 38:00, The two discuss “SanDiegotijuana” and its “negative definitions” and Adolfo reflects on the “set of feelings” that differ depending on where he is At about 41:00, Adolfo reflects on his “footprints still [being] wet” in San Diego and its implications  At about 43:40, Pete compliments Adolfo's work in tracing the histories, military and not, of San Diego and LA At about 47:00, Adolfo responds to Pete's asking about his poem(s) about Pacific Beach Junior High School  At about 48:55, Adolfo expands on his word play, especially using various permutations of “Sal” and talks about adopting Jewish religious practices and writing about a meaningful story from the Torah At about 53:25, Adolfo responds to Pete's questions about “The Words I've Lost” and ideas of remembered and forgotten language At about 55:45, The two discuss gentrification as a topic in the poetry collections, particularly in San Diego At about 1:00:25, Adolfo recounts the story behind his poem on the opening of the National City Library  At about 1:03:40, ideas of “passing the baton” and transitions between immigrant communities and migrant communities are discussed  At about 1:06:20, Adolfo reads the poem “Prudence” At about 1:07:45, Adolfo talks about writing in response/in honor of Ginsberg and Chicano/a history  At about 1:10:35, Adolfo talks about the Chicano Student Movement, which he covered for his podcast, “The Forgotten Revolutionary” At about 1:11:50, Adolfo talks about continuing various movements, and how he has written a “sequel(s) for “The Movement” poem At about 1:14:00, Adolfo responds to Pete's questions about the term Chicano and its changing meanings At about 1:18:00, Adolfo reflects At about 1:20:30, Adolfo reflects on continuing activism and misogyny within activist circles  At about 1:24:10, Adolfo expands on writing and a changed viewpoint on life after a horrible injury caused by police at a protest At about 1:26:40, Pete shouts out “Those Winter Sundays” in highlighting Adolfo's strong ending with a question At about 1:27:40, Adolfo expands on a poem that highlights the building of the LA Philharmonic  At about 1:31: 30, Pete highlights a favorite poem in the collection, “Trucks” and shares a little Italian bone to pick with Adolfo At about 1:35:15, Pete compares Adolfo's “Trucks” and love for home to Hemingway's “Old Man at the Bridge” At about 1:37:30, Shifra Goldman and her mentorship and activism are referenced, as well as the “Tercera Caida”   At about 1:39:00, Adolfo reflects on dreams and their impact on writing and learning  At about 1:41:10, Adolfo reflects on how he was cognizant of tone at the end of the collection, and he reads “The Treaty” At about 1:43:00, Adolfo shares how he ended “The Treaty” with a reference to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo      You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Jeff Pearlman, a recent guest, is up now at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    This month's Patreon bonus episode features an exploration of formative and transformative writing for children, as Pete surveys wonderful writers on their own influences.    Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.     This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 328 with Tom Junod, ESPN senior writer who has written some of the most enduring and widely read longform journalism of the last 30 years.    He joined ESPN in 2016 and has specialized in deeply reported stories on subjects ranging from Muhammad Ali's funeral to Tom Brady's desire to play forever. He has been nominated for an Emmy for his work on “The Hero of Goodall Park,” an E60 program on the ancient secrets that were revealed when a car drove on a baseball field in Maine during a Babe Ruth League game in 2018.     In a 2022 piece, “Untold,” he and ESPN investigative reporter Paula Lavigne spent nearly two years uncovering the horrific crimes of Todd Hodne, a  Penn State football player who in the late 1970's terrorized State College PA, and Long Island, NY, as a serial sexual predator.    Before coming to ESPN, Junod wrote for GQ and Esquire, where he won two National Magazine Awards and was a finalist for the award a record 11 times. For Esquire's 75th Anniversary, the editors of the magazine selected his 9/11 story “The Falling Man' as one of the seven top stories in Esquire's history. In 2019, his story on beloved children's TV host Fred Rogers, “Can You Say…Hero?,” served as the basis for the movie “A Beautiful Day in The Neighborhood,” starring Tom Hanks and Matthew Rhys.    His work has been widely anthologized in collections including The Best American Magazine Writing, the Best American Sports Writing, the Best American Political Writing, the Best American Crime Writing, and the Best American Food Writing.    The episode airs on March 10 or thereabouts, Pub Day for In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man: A Memoir.    Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.

On today's show, guest host Bert Zipperer is in conversation with Negin Owliaei, editor-in-chief of Truthout, about the war that the US and Israel launched on Iran last weekend. On Saturday, Owliaei woke up to dozens of text messages from her family in Tehran announcing the bombardment of their city. Since then, the US and Israel have killed more than 1,000 people across Iran and the Middle East, including 150 school children. Owliaei says that she is frustrated by the public discourse about Iran and the way that the language of “preemptive strikes” and “imminent threats,” sanitizes war. She reminds listeners that there were signs that the US was gearing up for an attack on Iran and that it costs the nation $1 billion per day to wage this unjust and illegal war. She insists that “just because it's started, doesn't mean it needs to go on” and “every minute we can shorten this war is a success.” In her latest article for Truthout, she discusses the need for resistance and support for grassroots organizing like Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement, Taxpayers Against Genocide, and No Tech for Apartheid. They also discuss Nowruz (the Spring holiday in Iran), the history of the 1953 CIA-backed coup, the deportation of Iranians following the 12-day US-Israel war on Iran last summer, and the Women, Life, Freedom movement. She wants people to understand that everything that's going on domestically has a foreign policy effect. Owliaei joined A Public Affair last summer to talk about the US and Israel's 12-day war on Iran.  Note: This pledge drive interview was edited to remove parts of the show dedicated to station fundraising. We thank our listeners for their generous support. Negin Owliaei is Truthout's editor-in-chief. An award-winning journalist, she previously worked at Al Jazeera's flagship daily news podcast, The Take. She lives in Washington, D.C. Featured image in celebration of Nowruz, or the beginning of spring by Hamed Saber on Flickr.  Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post US Leaders Are Cheerleaders for a War Machine appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

In this episode, Cindy Esliger challenges the conventional advice that building a strong support network is essential for career success. While cheerleaders who validate our experiences and celebrate our wins are important, they can also unintentionally keep us stuck. When everyone around us agrees with our perspective, we risk creating an echo chamber, one that reinforces our frustrations without pushing us to try new strategies. Being “right” about workplace bias or systemic challenges doesn't automatically move us closer to goals if our approach isn't evolving. Cindy introduces the concept of a Challenge Network, a small group of thoughtful, invested people who care enough about our success to question our assumptions and expose blind spots. These are not critics who tear us down, but strategic thinkers who stretch perspectives. She outlines six practical steps to build and use this kind of network effectively: 1. Think like a scientist, 2. Assemble a challenge network intentionally, 3. Create distance from our own thinking, 4. Know when to rethink and when to commit, 5. Manage the identity shift, 6. Use feedback without becoming a people pleaser.  Ultimately, Cindy reframes confidence not as certainty in what we already know, but as confidence in our ability to learn. In male-dominated or complex workplaces, cognitive flexibility becomes a competitive advantage. The professionals who advance aren't just talented, they're willing to rethink their strategies when the evidence demands it. If we want to stop sabotaging our success, it may be time to surround ourselves with people who challenge us to grow, not just those who applaud us for staying the same. Resources discussed in this episode: Guide to Building Your Challenge Network Astronomic Audio Confidence Collective — Contact Cindy Esliger  Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Always known on set as "The Cheerleaders," today we're joined by Brittany Ross (Huge in France, Mythic Quest) and Natalie Lander (Goldie and Bear, Grey's Anatomy)! They played Courtney and Debbie, and they're here to break down episode 321, "The Guidance Counselor." We dive into their unforgettable audition story, their real-life “life partnership,” and share TONS of Whoopi Goldberg stories - including Eden's very first day on set, when she threw up in front of Whoopi.WE HAVE MERCH! Get yours at: https://www.bonfire.com/middling! Whether you want the famed yellow Cross-Country hoodie, a crew-neck sweatshirt, or a t-shirt... we got you! They also come in a variety of colors and are so, so comfy. This merch a symbol of our shared love for the show and our podcast community. And we hope you love it as much as we do.Want extended episodes and video? That's all happening at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod. You can subscribe monthly or purchase one off episodes!Wanna chat with us?! Click HERE to leave us a voicemail with your questions or comments. You could just hear it on the podcast... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Notes and Links to Yiming Ma's Work      Born in Shanghai, Yiming Ma spent a decade in tech and finance before writing the dystopian novel These Memories Do Not Belong to Us, named a Spotify Editors' Pick, longlisted for the Goodreads Choice Award, and featured on Best Book of 2025 lists by Electric Literature, Debutiful, PEN America,and elsewhere.    Yiming attended Stanford for his MBA, and Warren Wilson for his MFA. His stories and essays appear in the New York Times, The Guardian, The Globe and Mail, Florida Review, and elsewhere. His story “Swimmer of Yangtze” won the 2018 Guardian 4th Estate Story Prize. Buy These Memories Do Not Belong to Us   Locus Magazine Review of These Memories Don't Belong to Us     Yiming Ma's Website   Interview with Michael Zapata for Chicago Review of Books: “Mirrors, Memories, Rebellions: An Interview with Yiming Ma” At about 2:10, Yiming shares the feedback he's gotten and the ways in which These Memories Do Not Belong to Us has “resonated” with readers At about 4:20, Yiming talks about his relationship with “home” and reading as a kid At about 5:15, Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go is highlighted as a formative and transformative read for Yiming At about 8:15, Yiming expands on how his immigrant background informed his career choices, agency, and adaptive skills and outlook on capitalism-he connects these to his book's plot and themes  At about 10:25, Pete reflects on the book as science fiction/speculative fiction At about 11:25, Yiming responds to Pete's question about contemporary books that “flipped the switch” At about 12:50, Yiming reflects on the dearth of fiction read by people in his former work life, as well as ideas of empathy and the changing landscape of diversity in authorship At about 15:00, Yiming talks about AI and men reading (or not reading) fiction, and differences between his writer friends and tech friends  At about 18:00, Yiming describes the structure of the book in conjunction with seeds for the book, largely coming from the pandemic and ideas of what is remembered and not remembered and how At about 21:55, Yiming explains how his award-winning story “Swimmer of Yangtze” and the idea of “constellation writing” At about 23:00, Yiming lays out the book's opening/exposition  At about 24:40, Yiming responds to Pete's questions about early connections and memories between Jill and Hao At about 28:00, Yiming recalls the early question about seeds for the book in reflecting on the motif of watches in the novel  At about 30:15, the two discuss “Easter eggs” in the book regarding “Ri-Ben” (China in Japanese), and Pete reflects on geopolitical tragedies that frame the “constellation writing”  At about 32:10, Pete asks Yiming about the book's “Memory Epics” and ideas of art vs. commercialism and censorship in connection to today's similarities  At about 36:40, Yiming expands on the story “Chankonabe” and its connections to real-life and its fit in the novel's “constellation” At about 37:35, Yiming talks about the importance of mantras in his book as guides for his storytelling At about 40:00, Yiming talks about research on sumo wrestling and the resulting questions and reflection that brought out some profound scenes  At about 43:15, The two discuss the book's first-person accounts from the main narrator, and Yiming expands upon ideas of agency and resistance against systems  At about 45:30, Yiming reflects on connections between the Chrysanthemum Virus and the coronavirus At about 51:00, The two discuss the story “Swimmer of Yangtze” At about 52:10, Yiming tells of the beautiful homage to his grandmother in the book At about 53:10, Yiming turns the tables and asks Pete probing questions about the ever-encroaching AI At about 56:40, Yiming talks about the “incredible” students he's spoken with and reflects on a “biased sample” and the “paradigm shift” between disparate groups he speaks with regarding AI and its implementation  At about 1:01:00, Yiming reflects on the “worry” he has over critical thinking skills and employment in a future focused on AI At about 1:02:20, Pete asks about “+86 Shanghai” and its immigration stories  At about 1:03:20, The two discuss the balance between changing the system and ideas of assimilation and Yiming talks about personal connections to “mining [his] own immigration story” and changing immigration narratives At about 1:07:50, The two reflect on Kaveh Akbar's brilliant work that Yiming riffs off in the book; Pete shares a story about Kaveh's profundity in action, and Yiming talks about censorship and the timing of the release of his book      You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Jeff Pearlman, a recent guest, is up at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    This month's Patreon bonus episode features an exploration of formative and transformative writing for children, as Pete surveys wonderful writers on their own influences.    Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.     This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 327 with Adolfo Guzman-Lopez. Adolfo Guzman-Lopez has been a reporter at LAist 89.3, the Los Angeles NPR affiliate since 2000. He reported and hosted Imperfect Paradise: The Forgotten Revolutionary, a true crime podcast looking into the death in 1994 of Chicano college activist Oscar Gomez. He has reported on L.A. politics, education, art, museums and other topics. His stories have also aired and published nationally on NPR, The Washington Post, and other media, and his poetry, especially from time with the Taco Shop Poets, has been awarded and anthologized.     The episode airs later today, March 3.      Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.       You can also donate at chuffed.org, World Central Kitchen, and so many more, and/or you can contact writer friend Ursula Villarreal-Moura directly or through Pete, as she has direct links with friends in Gaza.

What does it really mean to be "techie"? Sean, Kelly, and guest Amelia Hough-Ross dig into the labels we put on ourselves and others — and why curiosity and persistence matter more than credentials. From imposter syndrome to productive struggle, this episode redefines what it means to be technical in a rapidly changing world. Show Notes Wins of the Week Amelia: Getting both kids to all their activities this week — taekwondo, Chinese language classes, and a piano competition where her oldest did very well Kelly: Running a series of well-attended trainings at school, including a Canva AI session that drew 60 attendees across two campuses, with new audiences (kindergarten and first grade teachers) showing up for the first time Sean: Finally getting fiber internet installed at his house after over a decade of waiting — a major upgrade from cable with latency dropping from 20-30ms to 3ms, at half the cost Links & Resources Mentioned vBrownBag — Tech community show that Amelia is preparing to present at and Sean is scheduled for later in the year PyCon US 2025 — Pittsburgh, May 2025; Education Summit on Thursday, May 14 LEGO Mindstorms — Referenced in Amelia's story about building a vending machine in 4th grade Architects of Intelligence — Book Kelly is currently reading (dense but informative, structured as short stories/interviews) How to Winter by Kari Leibowitz — Book Amelia is reading about mindset and how people approach difficult things Lars von Trier / Bjork / Catherine Deneuve film — Referenced in Amelia's story about visiting a film set in Denmark at age 18 (the film Dancer in the Dark, 2000) Chris Williams / vBrownBag — Mutual connection who introduced Sean and Amelia at AWS re:Invent Announcements PyCon US 2025 — Pittsburgh, PA. Education Summit is Thursday, May 14. Proposals still open at time of recording. Kelly will be attending PyCon with her youngest son, who will spend the weekend with family at Disneyland Sean will be supporting from home this year as his wife has a conflicting travel commitment Key Quotes "It's hard to think outside of the box when you don't know what's inside of the box." — Kelly, quoting a conference in Tampa "The difference between viewing yourself as technical and not technical is getting those successes... even just once, where something really cool happens that you weren't expecting to work." — Sean "It's much harder to believe that someone has that greatness in them and help them achieve it... It's easy to say someone's hopeless. The harder part is figuring out how to support them to get to that next level." — Amelia Special Guest: Amelia Hough-Ross.

Desperate to fit in, a teenage girl targets the most popular student at her school. The way she sees it, they can either be friends – or enemies. Sources for this episode include:“Death of a Cheerleader” by Randall Sullivan, reprinted in Best of Rolling Stone A Killer By Design by Ann Burgess The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade “The Cheerleader Murder” Keep up with Killer Stories! Instagram: @killerstoriespodTikTok: @killerstoriespodX: @killerstorieshq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Four Months Ago(but not really for us) we started the second season of Heroes. This is what all of the characters were doing in between seasons. Follow Billy and Raul on Bluesky @masterofpuns196 and @raulvaderrdz as well as the main show @synspod

A 15x AVN Award winner, an official Fleshlight girl, one of the most downloaded women in the adult industry, and one sexy ass hot woman, Blake Blossom called into the MMB Radio Podcast to talk about her upcoming visit to Cheerleaders in Philadelphia and so much more. We spoke about her accomplishments in the adult business, what motivates her, and what fans can expect from her when she visits Philadelphia. Be sure to subscribe where you get your podcasts and share this episode with everyone you know!

Send a textA young survivor, who is trapped in a sadistic cult is led by "Sir Lord" JimmyZero in a post-apocalyptic Maine. While the cult commits brutal acts of charity, Dr. JimmyWolfenstein works on a cure by befriending a chain-smoking Alpha named JimmyRavenshadow. On Episode 709 of Trick or Treat Radio our feature film discussion is 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple from director Nia DaCosta! We also pay tribute to our favorite nerd, we scour the world for Barry Sobel, and we react to new trailers for the films; Backrooms, The Faces of Death, and In A Violent Nature 2! So grab the 8K Super Mega HD physical copy of your favorite film, apply a healthy coat of iodine all over your body, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: The Colors of Horror, fade to yellow, who owns purple, Frankenhooker, Frank Henenlotter, The Uninvited, Twisted Nerve, Evilspeak, approved by church of satan, The Seduction, The Mangler II, Bikini Party Massacre, The Crazies, Alien from L.A., Son, The Grudge 2, Warm Bodies, Don't Look Up, Evil Dead (2013), James Wan, Insidious, The Conjuring, Malignant, House of the Dead 2, The Behemoth, Marc Decascos, Double Dragon, Don Shanks, The Crow: Salvation, Son of the Blob, Watermelon Man, City of the Dead, The Nightstalker, Taste of Evil, Frankenstein: The True Story, Dark Shadows, The Twilight Zone, Killdozer, The Devil's Hand, Abbot and Costello Meet the Invisible Man, Paul Dini, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, Harley Quinn, Batman: The Animated Series, RIP Robert Carradine, Revenge of the Cheerleaders, Curtis Armstrong, Where in the World is Barry Sobel?, Timothy Busfield, Michael Bowen, John Carradine, Buried Alive, Arnold Vosloo, Finding Sobel, RIP Oliver “Power” Grant, Django Unchained, Ghosts of Mars, Body Bags, Mean Streets, Martha Plimpton, Backrooms, Growing Pain, Boner, Leo DiCaprio, Joker's Boner, A24, Undertone, Severance, Faces of Death, In A Violent Nature 2, Sinners, Cock Samson, Danny Boyle, Candyman, Robert Carlysle, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Nia DaCosta, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Watchmen, Black Manta, Chi Lewis-Parry, Satanists and Pagans, Rage Zombies, Iron Maiden, Duran Duran, Jack O'Connell, Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman, The Teletubbies, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Jimmy Savile, Top of the Pops, Ralph Fiennes, Tony Gilroy, shooting on iphones, never bend the knee, The Demon Dong of Fleet St., My Best Friend Booger, and The Slander Man.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show

A powerhouse of 90's-tinged indie-rock, alt-pop, Loviet (pronounced like soviet with an L) has established herself as one of Canada's brightest up-and-coming artists to watch, supporting critically acclaimed artists The Beaches, Giant Rooks and Jesse Jo Stark, and performing at festivals such as Lollapalooza (Chicago), Summerfest (Milwaukee) and Riot Fest (Chicago) “delivering a show that is fit for an arena" (Megan LaPierre, Exclaim! Magazine).Her EP The Nighttime Is All In The Timing earned Loviet Music Nova Scotia's Rock Recording of the Year and East Coast Music Awards Breakthrough Artist of the Year. This five-track offering, produced by Cacie Dalager and Bradley Hale of American indie-rock band Now, Now is sonically expansive and emotionally charged, described by Loviet as “…lots of guitars, energy, power, and mess”. From the unabating urgency of her boldly breathtaking anthem “Broken Lips” to the unapologetic roar of “Star Treatment,” The Nighttime Is All In The Timing finds Loviet soundtracking moments of reckoning and raw reflection through catchy and cathartic upheavals that hit hard and leave a lasting mark.Loviet is further bridging the gap between her praised live shows and recorded catalog, featuring a more rock driven, unblushing portrayal on latest single releases STIFFY, CHEERLEADER and PLUSH, produced by Loviet.  Thanks for listening!!! Please Follow us on Instagram @hiddentracks99Pre and Post roll music brought to you by @sleepcyclespa

Notes and Links to Oliver James' Work   Oliver James is a literacy advocate and motivational speaker who has been sharing his journey about learning to read as an adult, through TikTok and Instagram. Through videos and posts, he has been charting the books he's read, and the lessons he's learned and relearned. He has been featured on The Jennifer Hudson Show, The Today Show, NPR, and more.   Buy Unread: A Memoir of Learning (and Loving) to Read on TikTok   Oliver's Website   Oliver on The Jennifer Hudson Show At about 1:25, Oliver talks about feedback he has gotten from early readers of Unread At about 2:35, Oliver responds to Pete's question about vulnerability in writing the book and presenting the book to the world At about 4:00, Oliver talks about his social media availability and upcoming tour stops At about 5:20, Pete asks Oliver about the book's Dedication and important epigraph; Oliver expands upon the connections between reading and exercises At about 7:40, Oliver talks about the emotions at the moment after he shared with his social media followers that he couldn't read, in 2021 At about 10:00, Oliver explains how he would get by when being called on to read in school At about 12:20, Oliver replies to Pete's question about good ways for people to start learning to read/cement their developing reading skills At about 15:00, Oliver talks about his singing and reading and other things that he does on Tik Tok Live and Instagram At about 16:10, Oliver and Pete discuss  At about 18:00, Pete highlights Oliver's great book recommendations throughout his book, and particularly connections between The Giver and Oliver's pains and triumphs in learning and reading At about 21:45, The two discuss missing important learning opportunities and learning cycles in adolescence  At about 23:15, Oliver talks about “creating [his] own identity” based on what teachers and other authority figures sometimes told him, subtly or not At about 24:40, The two discuss how The Phantom Tollbooth connects to Oliver's reading and learning journey At about 26:30, Oliver gives background on how a speech class gave him more confidence and how it led to speech becoming a vocation At about 29:50, Oliver reflects on what might have been different had he been a reader when he was set up in a sting operation At about 31:50, Oliver explains how people in jail gave him hope and how this experience connects to the character of Zero in Holes, particularly with regard to a sense of “duty” and community learning  At about 33:50, Oliver highlights Dirty Laundry and shame and relationships with girls and dependence  At about 37:20, Oliver talks about the importance of a quote book that was his first gifted book and the “helpless[ness]” that came at the beginning of the COVID pandemic  At about 43:20, Oliver makes connections between COVID and “how to carry” on his reading and emotional journey At about 44:20, The Diary of Anne Frank and The Outsiders and ideas of reading and being in community with readers and reading is discussed  At about 45:40, Pete gives a rec for one of his all-time favorites, That Was Then, This is Now At about 46:20, The two discuss the Piiraha people and “living in the moment” based on Oliver's car accident and other traumatic and triumphant moments  At about 51:00, Pete highlights The Alchemist and ideas of how books “unlock” so much, and expands upon the “agreements” featured in Don Ruiz's books, in particular with regards to his father  At about 54:30, Empathy is discussed, as experienced in reading and in life, and love and thanks for his mother At about 56:10, Oliver reflects on children's books and “tap[ping] into emotions” and “be[ing] a kid” At about 1:00:30, Pete highlights ways in which Oliver gave him a different perspective on finishing a book and on the classic The Giving Tree At about 1:02:10, Oliver responds to Pete's questions about his feelings upon meeting famous people for interviews, like Jennifer Hudson    You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Jeff Pearlman, a recent guest, is up soon at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    This month's Patreon bonus episode features an exploration of formative and transformative writing for children, as Pete surveys wonderful writers on their own influences.    Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.     This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 326 with Yiming Ma, who spent a decade in tech and finance before writing the dystopian novel These Memories Do Not Belong to Us, named a Spotify Editors' Pick, longlisted for the Goodreads Choice Award, and featured on Best Book of 2025 lists by Electric Literature, Debutiful, PEN America,  and elsewhere.    The episode airs on February 24 or 25.       Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.       You can also donate at chuffed.org, World Central Kitchen, and so many more, and/or you can contact writer friend Ursula Villarreal-Moura directly or through Pete, as she has direct links with friends in Gaza.

Alisha Henderson is a baker, creative cake content creator, and author. She is the creative force behind Sweet Bakes, a successful cake business launched in 2013. A former journalism student and professional cheerleader, Alisha discovered her passion for baking at 19, quickly gaining a following online. Completely self-taught, she has become a leading figure in the Australian pastry scene, known for her vibrant and innovative cakes. Her Cake Mail Club, introduced during the pandemic, delivers unique monthly cake tastings across Australia. Alisha is also a published children's author and illustrator, and collaborates with brands to create inspiring content. In 2023, she co-founded Co.Bake Space in Melbourne, offering workshops and events. Alisha joined the cast of Dessert Masters in 2024, aiming to 'edu-cake' bakers everywhere with her infectious joy and creativity. Alisha has dedicated more than a decade to gaining an understanding of what makes a good cake truly glorious, and to perfecting recipes for the ultimate joy-filled bakes. Along the way, she's discovered there are countless reasons to love cake - from the art of creation and the act of baking for someone, to the simple pleasure of indulging in something sweet. Cake offers connection, a delicious glue that binds us together in fleeting, precious moments of happiness.  Her new book, EVERYBODY LOVES CAKE is now out! In Everybody Loves Cake, Alisha brings together her very best cake recipes, from Classics to Showstoppers. There's something for every occasion and celebration, all beautifully photographed and accompanied by Alisha's uplifting stories about the people closest to her and their favourite cakes.  We chat about how she got into cakes and where her love and passion for it began, a car that drove into her store, shared success, being a professional Cheerleader, Millie the Muffin, the almost moments, shame, the 'what ifs', being on TV, journalling, saying yes despite fear, manifesting French castles, her new book EVERYBODY LOVES CAKE + plenty more. Check Alisha out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetbakes_ Book: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/everybody-loves-cake-9781761355325 Website: https://www.sweetbakes.com.au/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alisha_henderson ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/

Kellie Martin joins Killer Thriller to revisit the true story behind Death of a Cheerleader, the 90s TV movie based on the real-life murder of young girl in a small affluent town. The movie became the highest rated TV movie of the year. At just 17, Kellie stepped into the role of Angela Delvecchio, the girl who killed her classmate. She reveals why she avoided researching the real case, how she fought to make Angela sympathetic instead of monstrous, and why she saw shame and desperation at the heart of the stabbing.Kellie opens up about feeling like the outsider next to Tori Spelling at the height of 90210 fame and how that real-life insecurity gave her a window into Angela’s shame and obsession.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Peter travels to a future where a virus wiped out humanity, while Hiro faces Kensei, and in the present, the Company is getting attacked.Make sure you follow Billy and Raul on @MasterOfPuns196 and @raulvaderrdz, respectively, as well as the main show @SYNSPod, all on BlueSkyhttps://zencastr.com/?via=raul

The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from North Dakota, Nevada, Virginia, and Texas.Valley News Live's report on the case against Joshua Alexander Hite in the disappearance and suspected murder of Isadora Wengel: https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/02/17/murder-suspect-requests-new-judge-isadora-wengel-case/KTNV Channel 13's Facebook video on the murder-suicide deaths of Tawnia McGeehan and Addi Smith: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/15jWRHmPASE/?mibextid=wwXIfrKTNV Channel 13's article on the murder-suicide deaths of Tawnia McGeehan and Addi Smith: https://www.ktnv.com/news/national-cheer-event-turns-somber-after-mother-fatally-shoots-daughter-in-las-vegasFox 5 Vegas's article on the murder-suicide deaths of Tawnia McGeehan and Addi Smith: https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/02/17/docs-reveal-longtime-custody-dispute-after-mother-daughter-found-dead-las-vegas-hotel/The New York Post's article on the murder-suicide deaths of Tawnia McGeehan and Addi Smith: https://nypost.com/2026/02/17/us-news/utah-cheer-mom-tawnia-mcgeehan-got-mean-texts-before-murder-suicide-sources/KSL's article on the murder-suicide deaths of Tawnia McGeehan and Addi Smith: https://www.ksl.com/article/51449694/utah-girl-killed-by-mother-in-apparent-murder-suicide-had-been-focus-of-a-long-custody-disputeThis article discusses the efforts to pass Lexie's Law in Virginia: https://www.wavy.com/news/virginia/grassroots-effort-from-a-murder-victims-sister-clears-legislative-hurdle/This article discusses a bit about Lexie Walters's murder and the case against James King: https://www.wtkr.com/investigations/vb-delegate-sponsors-bill-to-make-geriatric-parole-tougher-for-certain-violent-criminalsThis Above the Law article discusses the issues raised by the murder of Jerry Bradley and the case of Daytwon Littlejohn: https://abovethelaw.com/2026/02/masturbating-in-court-not-inappropriate-as-long-as-no-one-notices-prosecutors-argue/?utm_campaign=Above%20the%20Law%20Daily&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--AGCsTwhriBGkyxkyElKe-R3I9UMKG-5X1q_2DW7Pr4MzC0w81aVr3XrgBUNbu7RNqqpsJdlZ9L9hXvGz8KvZLZ1zOTw&_hsmi=404284492&utm_content=404284492&utm_source=hs_emailFind discounts for Murder Sheet listeners here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/discountsCheck out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsOrder our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Notes and Links to Luke Epplin's Work   Luke Epplin is the author of Moses and the Doctor: Two Men, One Championship, and the Birth of Modern Basketball, and Our Team: The Epic Story of Four Men and the World Series That Changed Baseball.    His writing has appeared online in The Atlantic, The New Yorker, GQ, Slate, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Review of Books, and The Paris Review Daily. Born and raised in rural Illinois, Epplin lives outside of New York City with his wife and daughter. Buy Moses and the Doctor   Wall Street Journal Review of Moses and the Doctor   Luke Epplin's Website At about 1:15, Luke highlights Greenlight Books and Astoria Bookshop as places to find signed books, both online and off- At about 2:15, Luke shares an interesting tidbit about fellow Illinois-ian David Foster Wallace At about 4:40, Luke responds to Pete's question about seeds for Moses and the Doctor, and how his first book figured in At about 8:10, Luke and Pete discuss the book's Prologue and an important Julius Erving “speech” At about 11:15, Luke shares Dr. J's thoughts on this consequential speech and further implications for his relationship with future teammate Moses Malone  At about 12:15, Chapter One is discussed, especially Julius Erving's dazzling time at Rucker Park; Luke ruminates on Julius as “two people at once” At about 17:55, The two discuss Moses Malone as a “prodigy” and how his hometown and upbringing shaped him  At about 21:05, Moses Malone's college search and pro basketball signing are discussed  At about 24:00, Luke responds to Pete's comments and question about the ABA/NBA and generalizations about Julius Erving and other players  At about 26:50, Luke reflects on Julius Erving's free agent demands and travails  At about 28:00, the two discuss Moses Malone's “lost year” as the ABA wilts At about 29:20, Luke references Julius Erving's time in the ABA, and how people who watched him and played with him talk about how the NBA Julius Erving wasn't the same At about 30:55, Luke talks about the ways in which the super-successful Sixers were not hyped as much as teams like Magic Johnson's Lakers and Larry Bird's Celtics At about 31:55, Luke pinpoints a pivotal scene in 1982 that he marks as critical in his book's arc At about 33:15, Luke responds to Pete wondering about the criticism towards Julius Erving before he won a NBA Championship  At about 34:15, The 1977 Finals and the competing styles the two teams brought are discussed, along with the New Jersey Nets' impasse with Julius over his signing At about 37:55, Pete shouts out an incredible dunk from Julius Erving on Bill Walton At about 38:30, Luke expands upon the legendary stories told about Julius from his ABA days At about 39:50, Luke responds to Pete's questions about research processes for the book At about 41:45, Luke reflects on his interactions with and memories of Bill Walton At about 43:15, The two discuss Moses Malone's opening season and NBA Finals' Run with the Rockets At about 45:00, Pete notes a transformational experience for Julius Erving/Dr. J at the end of the 1970s and Luke talks about Julius' injury history and a turning point at age 30 At about 47:30, Luke reflects on a sense of “blessing” and introspection by Julius At about 48:10, Luke reflects on racial and racist more of the 70s and 80s in Philadelphia, including the town ethic and Frank Rizzo's oppressive governing, and how Moses Malone and Julius Erving acted in response and how they were received in Philly At about 52:20, Pete references the Fonde Rec Center and its connection to Moses Malone's “superstardom” At about 53:15, Pete and Luke reflect on key moments and key losses that led to the teaming up with Moses Malone and the winning of the 1983 NBA Championship and Julius Erving opening up emotionally At about 56:25, Pete highlights the power of Luke ending the book in 1983 At about 57:50, Luke discusses Moses Malone's post-NBA career and his choice to live in the “shadows” At about 58:40, Pete catalogs some of the post 1983 foibles and missteps of the 76ers players and brass, and Luke expands on why the buildup to the championship was so “dramatically satisfying” At about 1:00:25, Luke talks about Julius Erving's “legend” and legacy At about 1:01:30, Andrew Toney was a bucket!        You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Jeff Pearlman, a recent guest, is up now at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    This month's Patreon bonus episode features an exploration of formative and transformative writing for children, as Pete surveys wonderful writers on their own influences.    Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.     This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 324 with Lillian Li, author of the book out as of today, February 17, Bad Asians.  She is also the author of the novel Number One Chinese Restaurant, which was an NPR Best Book of 2018, and longlisted for the Women's Prize and the Center for Fiction's First Novel Prize. Again, the episode airs on February 17, today, Pub Day for Bad Asians.    Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.     You can also donate at chuffed.org, World Central Kitchen, and so many more, and/or you can contact writer friend Ursula Villarreal-Moura directly or through Pete, as she has direct links with friends in Gaza.

Notes and Links to Lillian Li's Work      Lillian Li is the author of the novel Number One Chinese Restaurant, which was an NPR Best Book of 2018, and longlisted for the Women's Prize and the Center for Fiction's First Novel Prize. Her work has been published in the New York Times, Granta, One Story, Bon Appetit, Travel & Leisure, The Guardian, and Jezebel. Originally from the D.C. metro area, she lives in Ann Arbor. Buy Bad Asians   Kirkus Reviews for Bad Asians   Lillian Li's Website     At about 1:30, Lillian talks about her mindset as Pub Day is a day away, and she shares heartening feedback she's received on Bad Asians At about 3:00, Lillian talks about her early relationship with language and literature, including Amy Tan's Joy Luck Club, and coins a great term, a “Borders Kid” At about 4:40, Lillian describes growing up in a Chinese-American and Asian-American community in connection with ideas of representation  At about 6:30, Lillian reflects on “growing pains” with Joy Luck Club and having ambivalent feelings towards the book's lasting impact At about 8:50, Lillian highlights How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder as a standout text she's reading currently  At about 10:10, Lillian highlights Literati Bookstore as a great place to buy her book and interesting tour events coming up At about 12:05, Lillian gives background on starting the book with a map At about 13:10, Lillian talks about North Potomac, MD, and growing up there  At about 14:50, Pete sets the book's exposition through discussion of the Prologue, and Lillian comments on her interest in the experience of those who have gone viral At about 16:30, Grace as the “golden child” is discussed in terms of Lillian's childhood seeing comparison and "competitive friendships” At about 18:10, the two continue to describe the book's opening and main characters  At about 21:40, Lillian describes the original video that Grace recorded that morphs into the foundation for the “Bad Asians” viral video(s) At about 23:00, Lillian responds to Pete's asking about a middle-of-the-book scene with a caring/boundary-overstepping teacher  At about 25:20, Grace and her gilded rich girl life is described  At about 27:20, Lillian and Pete describe the ways in which the friends like Errol and Justin feel “unburdened” and free in filming with Grace, but also how Grace gets some controversial footage At about 28:55, “Going to the Mall on Molly” and its ramifications is discussed At about 30:40, Lillian describes how Vivían's phone call leads to Grace “running away” to LA At about 32:25, Lillian gives background on the plan that the group hatches in collaboration with Carrie Yang At about 35:00, Vivían and Errol and their post-vows life and rave culture are discussed by Lillian; she talks about MDMA as a sort of emotional regulation   At about 36:30, Lillian talks about the scenes in the book as emblematic of the 2008 recession and recovery in Detroit At about 37:20, Lillian riffs on “self-medication,” with regards to an article she read about overdoses in the Asian-American community/rave culture At about 38:40, Errol's dangerous “pranks” are analyzed  At about 40:00, Lillian discusses the “gilded cage” and “success trap” for Grace and her creative pursuits At about 42:10, the two discuss the notoriety that comes with leaked cell phone footage from the New York At about 42:45, Lillian talks about Justin's sexuality and provides background on her research on bisexuality, intimacy and love for his character  At about 46:00, Pete compliments the ending of the book, and Lillian expands on her mindset in ending the book that way        You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Jeff Pearlman, a recent guest, is up soon at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    This month's Patreon bonus episode features an exploration of formative and transformative writing for children, as Pete surveys wonderful writers on their own influences.    Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.     This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 325 with Grant Ginder, the author of the novels Let's Not Do That Again, Honestly, We Meant Well, The People We Hate at the Wedding, Driver's Education, and This is How It Starts, a few of which have been made into movies. His latest is So Old, So Young.     The episode airs on February 20, three days after Pub Day for So Old, So Young.     Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.     You can also donate at chuffed.org, World Central Kitchen, and so many more, and/or you can contact writer friend Ursula Villarreal-Moura directly or through Pete, as she has direct links with friends in Gaza.

A Utah mother's fight to keep custody of her daughter ended in tragedy at a Las Vegas hotel during a cheer competition. Police say 11-year-old Addi Smith was killed by her mother, Tawnia McGeehan. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber unpacks the explosive, years-long court battle between McGeehan and Addi's father with private investigator Ashton Packe.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Share a little extra love this February and wrap yourself—or someone you care about—in comfort that truly feels special. Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code LAWANDCRIME for up to 20% off.And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth on Law&Crime!HOST:Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweberLAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION:YouTube Management - Bobby SzokeVideo Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O'Shea, Alex Ciccarone, & Jay CruzScript Writing & Producing - Savannah Williamson & Juliana BattagliaGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrimeTwitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Valentine's Day! Celebrate the day of love with a new episode of Heroes. Peter and Caitlin go to Montreal but get more then they bargained for. Hiro can't fight his feelings anymore and confesses to Yaeko. Follow Billy and Raul on Bluesky @masterofpuns196 and @raulvaderrdz as well as the main show @synspod

Notes and Links to Peter Orner's Work    Peter Orner is the author of eight books, most recently the novel, The Gossip Columnist's Daughter, named one of the best books of 2025 by the New Yorker and the Chicago Tribune, as well as the essay collections, Still No Word from You, a finalist for the PEN Award for the Art of the Essay, and Am I Alone Here?, a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award for Criticism. His story collection Maggie Brown and Others was a New York Times Notable Book. Other books include Love and Shame and Love (Winner of the California Book Award) Last Car Over the Sagamore Bridge, The Second Coming of Mavala Shikongo (finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Award), and Esther Stories. A recipient of the Rome Prize and a Guggenheim Fellowship, Orner is also the editor of three books of oral history for the Voice of Witness series, and co-editor with Laura Lampton Scott of a new oral history series from McSweeney's called “Dispatches.” His work has appeared in The New Yorker, the Atlantic, Harper's, the Paris Review and has been awarded four Pushcart Prizes. With Yvette Benavides, he's the co-host of the Lonely Voice Podcast on Texas Public Radio. Orner recently led short courses on James Joyce's Ulysses, and Melville's Moby-Dick for the Community of Writers/Writers' Annex. He teaches at Dartmouth College and lives in Vermont. Buy The Gossip Columnist's Daughter   New York Times Review of The Gossip Columnist's Daughter    Peter Orner's Website At about 2:30, Peter responds to Pete's question about the feedback he's gotten since the publication of  At about 3:30, Peter expands on ideas of making Chicago concrete for his readers At about 4:40, Peter gives background on family's roots in Chicago and in Eastern Europe At about 6:25, Mike Ditka slander?! At about 7:50, Peter highlights Saul Bellow as a writer who influenced him, as well as Stuart Dybek, Betty Howland, and John Irving among others  At about 10:05, Peter reflects on David Foster Wallace as an “Illinois writer” At about 12:10, Peter discusses Zadie Smith and Yiyun Li, and as impressive and chill-inducing contemporary writers  At about 13:30, Peter lists some reading favorites of his university students, and he expands on how they are “blown away” by James Joyce's work At about 15:00, The two fanboy over James Joyce's “The Dead” At about 16:15, Peter reflects on Pete asking if his The Gossip Columnist's Daughter would be classified as “historical fiction” At about 17:15, Peter expands on his view of the book's epigraph from Chekhov At about 18:15, Pete cites another great epigraph and great book from Jess Walter At about 18:50, The two lay out the book's exposition, and Peter describes the book's inciting incident, a tragic death At about 20:20, The two discuss the book's beginning as in medias res  At about 21:30, Peter talks about the character of Babs as inspired by grandmother, and Pete shares about his Chicago grandfather's longevity At about 22:55, Peter expands on the idea of Jed, the book's narrator, feeling that three key events in 1963 were a pivot point for the family At about 26:15, Jack Ruby and the provinciality and “small world” of Chicago At about 29:10, Pete and Peter lay out Jed's college professor setup At about 30:00, Peter explains the cause of death and theories and conspiracy theories around it At about 31:35, Peter responds to Pete's musings about the old-fashioned “imperative” headlines that  At about 33:00, Some of Cookie Kupcinet's last writings are discussed  At about 34:30, Peter reflects on the travails and pressures of Cookie At about 36:00, Some of the prodigious pull of Irv Kupcinet is discussed, and Pete compares Irv's work to that of Ace in Casino At about 37:55, Lou Rosenthal's reticence and kinship with Robert Todd Lincoln are discussed At about 39:00, Peter expands on a scene in which the “grieving” narrator walks by the house where his ex-wife and daughter live; he discusses the importance he places on place At about 41:40, Sidney Korshak and his historical background and Chicago connection is discussed At about 44:10, The two discuss doubts in the story about the way in which Cookie died At about 45:20, Cookie's legacy and the ways in which Jed, the narrator, gains a sort of obsession with conspiracy theories and marginalia  At about 48:20, Peter talks about the book's storyline as a “family story” and using a “tiny kernel” as a “jump off” point for his book At about 49:20, Peter responds to Pete's questions about the state of the current conspiracy theories involving the Kupcinets and JFK's assassination  At about 51:20, The two discuss the breakup of the friendship between the Rosenthals and Kupcinets, as Pete compares a turned-down piece of writing to the book's storyline  At about 53:20, Peter reflects on the intrigue that comes with  At about 55:00, Peter expands on the “Captain” moniker his grandfather have, and that he played off in his book At about 58:20, The two reflect on the memorable character of Solly At about 1:01:00, Theories involving traumas and low points and broken relationships are discussed  At about 1:03:00, Pete highlights a resonant last scene        You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Jeff Pearlman, a recent guest, is up soon at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    This month's Patreon bonus episode features an exploration of formative and transformative writing for children, as Pete surveys wonderful writers on their own influences.    Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.     This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 323 with second-time guest Luke Epplin. He is the author Our Team: The Epic Story of Four Men and the World Series That Changed Baseball and Moses and the Doctor: Two Men, One Championship, and the Birth of Modern Basketball.    The episode airs on February 13, three days after Pub Day for Moses and the Doctor.    Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.

Dante BascoAmerican actor. He is known for his role as Rufio, the leader of the Lost Boys, in Steven Spielberg's Hook, Dolph in the cult film But I'm a Cheerleader, the lead character Ben Mercado in the independent film The Debut, and for voicing the titular protagonist of American Dragon: Jake Longand Prince Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender. His voice acting roles also include Zuko's grandson General Iroh II in The Legend of Korra, Quoc Wong in The Proud Family, Jingmei in The Boondocks, Tuck in Generator Rex, Scorpion in Ultimate Spider-Man, and Jai Kell in Star Wars Rebels.Supergirl (2026 film) – DC Studios' newest entry focused on Kara Zor-El/Supergirl. Release: June 26, 2026. Spider‑Man: Brand New Day – Tom Holland returns as Peter Parker in the next big MCU Spider-Man adventure. Release: July 31, 2026. Clayface – A DCU villain movie starring Tom Rhys Harries; Release: Sept. 11, 2026. Avengers: Doomsday – A major MCU crossover event movie directed by the Russo brothers, featuring a huge ensemble of characters. Release: Dec. 18, 2026. Avengers: Secret Wars – Sequel to Doomsday and major culmination of the MCU's phase arc. Expected: Dec. 17, 2027. Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse – Animated continuation in Sony's Spider-Verse world. Expected: Jun. 4, 2027(reported)Marvel and Sony opted not to premiere trailers for Avengers: Doomsday or Spider-Man: Brand New Day during Super Bowl 2026 despite fan anticipation. Chris Evans is confirmed to return as Captain America/Steve Rogers in Avengers: Doomsday, marking a big narrative role for his character. DC's Clayface was recently delayed slightly, now landing in October 2026 to fit the studio's broader release calendar. QUICK BUZZJenna Ortega is pushing for a role in Gremlins 3 — If it happens, that'll be a big nerd-culture sequel news item.A Star Wars comic just retconned part of the Millennium Falcon's story — classic lore gets a twist, sparking fan debate.Streaming news, new toys & trailers — From Avengers: Doomsday to Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Mandalorian, nerd entertainment headlines are filling the slate for 2026.WikiFlix launches a streaming service with classic movies and no ads/algorithms — nerds who love old films are buzzing about nostalgia without the noise of modern platforms.

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Seth and Marc re-record an episode from days past and talk about Aerosmith's Walk This Way. It's pretty confusing, pretty gross, and much more on-the-nose than Steven Tyler was thinking.

Interview Date: December 14th, 2025.In this episode of Business of Dance, Menina sits down with veteran performer and powerhouse industry staple Sarah Mitchell, who joins the conversation nine months pregnant and still glowing (literally). Sarah takes us back to her beginnings in Western Massachusetts—starting dance at two-and-a-half, falling in love with NYC after seeing the Rockettes at age nine, and boldly moving to New York City with limited money but unstoppable determination. From becoming a Patriots cheerleader in high school (and earning a Super Bowl ring) to landing the Knicks City Dancers through a Good Morning America public vote, Sarah breaks down how dance teams can be a career-launching network, training ground, and built-in community for dancers moving to major markets.Sarah shares a full-circle story that shaped her career: after moving to LA with no plan besides “I have to be here,” she booked American Gladiators—only for the dance cast to be cut. That “loss” led directly to her booking a Jell-O commercial, meeting Jerry Slaughter, and soon finding herself dancing with Christina Aguilera—the same artist she once watched from the audience dreaming of being on stage. From there, the episode dives into Sarah's long-running work with major artists and productions, including Christina Aguilera (spanning roughly 2007/2008 to 2024), Britney Spears' Vegas residency, Burlesque, and the realities of auditioning, touring, and navigating the emotional highs and lows of a freelance performance career—especially as life expands into marriage and motherhood.Shownotes:(0:00) – Welcome(7:01) – Full intro: Sarah Mitchell's career highlights(11:40) – Early beginnings: Western MA, Rockettes inspiration(12:30) – Patriots cheerleaders, Super Bowl ring, early confidence(13:17) – Knicks City Dancers + Good Morning America vote(17:01) – Cross-country move to LA, starting from scratch(20:26) – American Gladiators canceled → pivotal career shift(22:28) – Booking Christina Aguilera through Jerry Slaughter(30:15) – Burlesque stories: doubles, endurance, golden time(50:37) – Q&A wisdom: preparation, mindset, longevity, balanceBiography:A dancer and choreographer with over 20 years of experience, Mitchell has toured and performed with artists such as Christina Aguilera, Katy Perry, Pitbull and Dua Lipa. She co-starred on the E! Network's The Dance Scene and has had featured appearances in films such as Burlesque, La La Land, and Music and Lyrics. Sarah performed with Britney Spears in her Las Vegas residency “Piece of Me” for five years, and has appeared on numerous television and award shows including The Voice, Dancing with the Stars, American Housewife and Oprah. For the last decade, Sarah has worked with the NFL and choreographed for the NBA, including multiple NBA All Star Game performances. She recently worked as movement director for Olivia Rodrigo, Christina Aguilera's new perfume campaign and Aveda. Sarah is also a producer as well as an editor and a mother.Connect on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamsarahmitchell/

What is life really like inside one of the most famous in American pop culture? In this episode of No Filter, Kate Langbroek sits down with Faith Ward, an Australian–New Zealand dancer who went from thinking an unexpected message was a scam to becoming a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Faith takes us behind the uniform to talk candidly about what it actually takes to make it — and stay — inside the world’s most recognisable cheer squad. From the brutal audition process and constant scrutiny, to discipline, image control, and the realities of pay, Faith shares what the public rarely sees. We talk ponytails, pressure, pay rises, and perfection — the details that reveal how much is demanded of the women who wear the uniform, and what it costs to belong to such a powerful global brand. This is a behind-the-curtain conversation about ambition, sacrifice, identity and what happens when the glamour meets the reality. CREDITS: Guest: Faith Ward Host: Kate Langbroek Group Executive Producer: Naima Brown Executive Producer: Bree Player Additional Production: Coco LavigneAudio Producer: Jacob Round Video Producer: Josh Green Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of Heroes, Matt will face his biggest foe yet, his father, with whom he has an evolution of his power. As Peter also discovers more of his past, we meet a new villain who works for the company named Elle.Make sure you follow Billy and Raul on @MasterOfPuns196 and @raulvaderrdz, respectively, as well as the main show @SYNSPod, all on BlueSkyhttps://zencastr.com/?via=raul

Notes and Links to Carolina Ixta's Work   Carolina Ixta is a writer from Oakland, California. A daughter of Mexican immigrants, she received her BA in creative writing and Spanish language and literature at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and obtained her master's degree in education at the University of California, Berkeley. Her debut novel, Shut Up, This Is Serious, was a Morris Award finalist, an LA Times Book Prize finalist, and the winner of the Pura Belpré Award. Few Blue Skies is out now. Buy Few Blue Skies   Carolina Ixta's Website   Kirkus Review on Few Blue Skies At about 1:50, Carolina responds to Pete's question about how she feels with her book at Pub Day At about 3:35, Carolina shouts out Mrs. Dalloway's and other bookstores to buy Few Blue Skies At about 4:25, Carolina talks about her language and reading background  At about 6:00, Pete and Carolina reminisce on taking the challenging Spanish linguistics class At about 8:25, The two reflect on the unceasing reading list At about 9:15, Carolina shouts out Pam Munoz Ryan and Esperanza Rising-a transformative book and wonderful person At about 10:45, Carolina highlights the wonderful evolution of young adult fiction At about 12:45, The two fanboy and -girl over Jason Reynolds At about 14:55-RILKE! At about 16:30, Aria Aber is cited as a great fan and proponent of Rilke At about 18:10, Carolina gives an intricate and wise explanation of how writing and teaching elementary school and her own schooling have come together in a balance in writing for young people  At about 24:30, Carolina gives information on seeds for Few Blue Skies-an urban education class and references to drinking water in Oakland Public Schools is cited At about 27:05, Pete compliments the universality and specificity of the book in asking Carolina about the area in which she writes and connections to real-life companies At about 28:30, The two set the book's exposition  At about 32:40, Carolina expands on familial connections to the Bracero Program and cites Alejandra Oliva's Rivermouth as a great source for information about the shocking (or not) racism associated with the program At about 36:20, Carolina likes to  At about 38:00, Carolina makes interesting points about the “invisible” work done by Paloma's mother and many women At about 42:00, The two discuss the strike undertaken in the book and ideas of practicality and idealism At about 42:40, AQA days are discussed in connection to air quality issues that happen in the book and in real life At about 44:00, The two discuss grief, and Pete compliments the realism shown by the character in the book after Julio's father's death At about 45:20, Carolina responds to Pete's question about the significance of a garden envisioned by Julio in the book At about 47:40, Carolina expands on Julio as a “wholesome character” and drawing his dimensions and his future and romantic life At about 49:00, Carolina talks about stretching her Bay Area loyalties in writing realistically about the IE and their sports loyalties; she talks about wanting/needing to write something that shows her "range"  At about 51:15, Carolina responds to Pete's question about the provenance of the book's Mayor Warner At about 55:45, Pete and Carolina talk about ideas of ignorance with regard to Paloma, and real-life versions of naivete and idealism   At about 59:00, Carolina talks about anxieties around proving that she can write fiction rooted in nonfiction, and how she so wants kids to go to Wikipedia and do deeper research in enjoying reading  At about 1:01:55, Pete cites the “good and fun awkwardness” in some of the romantic scenes in the book, and Carolina talks about struggling to write those scenes    You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Jeff Pearlman, a recent guest, is up soon at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content! This month's Patreon bonus episode features an exploration of formative and transformative writing for children, as Pete surveys wonderful writers on their own influences. Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.     This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 322 with Peter Orner, the author of eight books, most recently the novel, The Gossip Columnist's Daughter, named one of the best books of 2025 by the New Yorker and the Chicago Tribune, as well as the essay collections, Still No Word from You, a finalist for the PEN Award for the Art of the Essay, and Am I Alone Here?, a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award for Criticism.  The episode airs February 3, later in the day. Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.  

Having portrayed Jill Tuck (the ex-wife of John Kramer, aka Jigsaw) in “Saw III,” “Saw IV,” “Saw V,” “Saw VI,” and “Saw 3D,” Betsy Russell has appeared in 5 of the 10 “Saw” films to date. Tune in to hear all about making these films and being a part of this pivotal horror franchise, what it was like working with Tobin Bell, and of course we had to ask all about Betsy's first horror movie — 1988's “Cheerleader Camp.”

Are you showing up in your marriage as a coach or a cheerleader? In this episode of Pursue HER, Kelley breaks down the difference between guiding your husband with wisdom and encouraging him with support. Discover the pros and cons of each role, hear real examples of what “coach mode” and “cheerleader mode” sound like, and learn how to find balance with biblical wisdom.✅ Practical marriage strategies for wives✅ Coach vs. cheerleader approach explained✅ Scriptures to guide your role in marriageListen in and find out how to build a marriage that glorifies God and strengthens your partnership.

This week we take a look at yet another new character, Micahs cousin Monica Dawson(with the power of perfect mimicry. Parkman also teams up with Nathan and we discover Parkmans fathers ties to The Company. Follow Billy and Raul on Bluesky @masterofpuns196 and @raulvaderrdz as well as the main show Bluesky @synspod

Notes and Links to Larry Strauss' Work    Larry Strauss is the author of five novels, most recently Light Man and Now's the Time—now an Earphone Award winning audiobook—and numerous non-fiction titles, including Students First and Other Lies, a collection of essays mostly about education, and 2025's A Lasting Impact in the Classroom and Beyond, a guide for new and struggling teachers.   His short fiction has appeared in Streetlight, Extract(s), and elsewhere. Op-eds and other non-fiction have appeared in USA Today, for which he is an opinion columnist, and The Guardian, among others. If you grew up in the 1980s, you might have seen some of the episodes he wrote for the first-generation Transformers cartoons.  Buy A Lasting Impact in the Classroom and Beyond   Larry Strauss' Article Listing   The Chills at Will Podcast, Episode 83, with Larry Strauss At about 1:45, Larry highlights positive feedback for his book, including a lawyer who found the book so instructive At about 4:50, Larry recounts a tale from the book's Preface,  At about 7:40, Larry talks about the “contagion” that is fun that can and should come with teaching, and how this relates to him wanting to write the book At about 9:20, Larry talks about his first teaching job allowed him to “find [his] way” At about 10:30, Larry reflects on a Catch-22 that balances systematic change and day-to-day work At about 13:10, Larry recounts conversations dealing with guilt for teachers in taking days off At about 15:20, Larry talks about administration and the demands they feel and what they ask of teachers At about 16:00, The two discuss the travails of teaching during the early days of the Covid pandemic-Larry had an active 40 person class! At about 20:30, Larry reflects on ideas of “saving kids” as a teacher  At about 23:55, Larry talks about learning, including in literature, as “life-saving” and “writers as the first psychologists"  At about 25:30, The two discuss cinematic displays of teaching and “inspirational” teaching At about 28:25, The two reflect on early days for teachers and ideas of teaching “authenticity” At about 33:30, Larry talks about At about 34:25, Larry references Willy Loman in talking about “salesman” as one of the myriad roles that a teacher plays, and Pete cites extracurriculars like basketball and the difference in working with students in a voluntary situation  At about 36:20, Larry expands on his first year(s) teaching and ways in which students bought in  At about 39:00, The two discuss the importance of passion and enthusiasm and getting to know students At about 40:40, Larry responds to Pete's question about how he came to understand that a loud classroom is not necessarily a bad thing At about 44:10, Larry recounts a story of a former student discovering journalism stories that already existed in his life At about 45:30, Larry reflects on a revelation he had about never surrendering to resistant learners and about how all/most students want to learn At about 47:25, the two talk about being adaptable as students both change and remain the same At about 50:20, Larry draws a distinction between talking about students' incredible qualities versus complaining to other teachers about the students At about 52:45, Larry talks about a second-generation student and parent complaints  At about 55:25, Larry and Pete discuss the need for adaptability and “improv” as a teacher, illustrated by a lesson that has become a stalwart At about 57:20, The two discuss the need for joy and empathy in the midst of sadness and the grind of teaching-a great Cain and Abel story! At about 58:50, The two discuss the pros and cons of small schools At about 1:05:15, Pete highlights an early publication of Larry's as the two talk about supporting the students unconditionally  At about 1:07:00, The two discuss different ways of being an advocate as a teacher At about 1:08:10, Pete compliments the book's mixture of art and science At about 1:08:45, Larry talks about unique new writing assignments for himself At about 1:11:30, in talking about horrible hires for US Secretary of Education, Larry highlights the way in which John King's fifth-grade teacher “saved his life” through field trips and other ways      You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Jeff Pearlman, a recent guest, is up soon at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    This month's Patreon bonus episode features an exploration of formative and transformative writing for children, as Pete surveys wonderful writers on their own influences.    Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.     This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 321 with Carolina Ixta, a writer from Oakland, California. Her debut novel, Shut Up, This Is Serious, was a Morris Award finalist, an LA Times Book Prize finalist, and the winner of the Pura Belpré Award. Few Blue Skies is her sophomore novel, forthcoming from HarperCollins on February 3, 2026.    The episode airs on February 3, Pub Day.    Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.

La Oreja de Van Gogh continúa su gira con Amaya Montero. En ¡Buenos días, Javi y Mar! suena Coldplay y se presenta a Natalie Imbruglia, cuya canción da paso a la versión moderna de "Forever Young" por David Guetta con Alphaville y Ava Max. OMI con "Cheerleader" y artistas como Camila Cabello y Ed Sheeran amenizan la mejor variedad musical. Javi Nieves y Mar Amate destacan la Semana de la Moda en París, donde Penélope Cruz, Dua Lipa, Nicole Kidman y el marido de Rihanna cantan juntos durante un desfile de Chanel, mostrando cómo la música une a todos. Se anuncia una artista que inició su carrera cubriéndose el rostro. Javier Agrados avala las reediciones en vinilo de Mecano, incluyendo "Ciclo de la Luna" y otros maxis, un rescate riguroso que celebra su legado. Fito y Fitipaldis con "Soldadito Marinero" y 45 minutos de música sin interrupción acompañan a oyentes como Esther en Murcia y Estefanía en Alicante. Nil Moliner, Bruno Mars, Katy Perry y Fangoria ponen ritmo al ...

Are poor eating habits and low motivation holding your cheerleader back—while you watch helplessly from the sidelines? If you're a parent of a competitive cheerleader between 13–15 years old, you're likely juggling the emotional tightrope of encouraging performance while protecting your child's mental and physical health. In this episode, Jason and Gina dive deep into real struggles families face, from nutrition avoidance and gym resistance to the pressure of body image and discipline. You'll hear personal stories, laugh-out-loud moments, and candid advice that every cheer parent needs to hear, without the sugarcoating. Learn how resistance training can enhance performance for all athletes: flyers, bases, and tumblers alike. Discover the real difference between “dieting” and fueling your body like an athlete (especially for teen girls). Get practical language swaps and strategies that help motivate without creating body image issues. Press play now to learn how to help your cheerleader thrive in body, mind, and performance—without the guilt or confusion. Buy the Jason's Book, Upside Down and Back Again ⁠ Jason's On-Demand Coaches Training Videos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Code of Points Cheatsheet FREE⁠ Next Gen Cheer Biz Accelerator, March 31st- April 1st - https://nextgenowners.com/cheer-biz-accelerator/ AIA Global Qualifier- ca.themis.events Join the Cheer Mom's Anonymous Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Zt7hJYgHL/?mibextid=wwXIfr Brittany's Comp Cheer Checklist- instagram.com/stories/highlights/18356656174188077 Jason's Book Recommendations- ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Affiliate Link⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Let's Talk Cheer on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Submit a Question of the Week Other great cheerleading podcast to check out- The Cheer Biz Podcast, The Cheer Mom Podcast, Spill the Cheer, Mat Talk Table Talk, Cheer Chats Podcast, MotUS Edge Podcast, The Cheer Dad Podcast and the Here 4 Cheer Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NFL cheerleaders. They're ubiquitous, famous, and their pay ranges from six figures to the change they can scavenge from the stands after the game. And then you've got the refs who make 200k and are being slowly replaced with robots. The whole league makes no sense.Topics:Names are hardNFL play-calling techNFL cheerleadersFamily FeudThe Big Game is coming upExpensive steaksSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When Jenn Lyon was offered the role of cheer coach Courteney on NBC's mockumentary series, “Stumble,” (new episodes Fridays at 8:30/7:30c & streaming the next day on Peacock) it was almost too good to be true. Jenn was obsessed with the Netflix “Cheer” documentary upon which “Stumble” is based, and she had been a JV cheerleader herself back in the day. Jenn is hilarious and talks to me about her roots in sketch comedy; her favorite mockumentary shows and movies; the perils of clip-on bangs, and her delusions of grandeur before making it big in showbiz. 00:00 Beanies, Clip-On Bangs & Suffering 01:40 Mockumentaries & Christopher Guest Obsession 03:00 JV Cheer in North Carolina (Barely Survived) 04:55 What Stumble Is Really About 06:30 Hidden Jokes & Easter Eggs on Set 08:10 Improvising vs Scripted Comedy 09:45 Working with Taran Killam 14:30 Larry David on Broadway 16:50 Stunt Doubles & “Stunt Triples” 19:10 Moving to NYC with Delusional Confidence 21:15 Getting Beat Up as a Moose 23:00 Early YouTube Comedy Days 27:45 True Crime, Dateline & Cult Podcasts 32:50 Losing Everything in the Fire 36:30 Dreaming of Being Murdered on Law & Order This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Nude Year, Junkies! As is tradition around here, we kick off each new year by reviewing a trio of skin flicks to start 2026 off on a horny note. Not only that, but we will each be counting down our 5 favorite flicks from last year, 2025!Up first, the Mitchell Brothers and Marilyn Chambers take us Behind the Green Door, the 1972 runaway porno hit that made millions and caused many controversies. Does it still hold up over 50 years later?Next, we travel through space fighting off babes and poop monsters in the wacky (and sometimes sexy) spoof sequel Flesh Gordon Meets The Cosmic Cheerleaders from 1990.And finally, Michelle Bauer hosts a loose tale of female musicians, models and kidnapping in the straight-to-video boobfest The New Beverly Hills Girls from 1991.All this plus Parker and Kevin go see some new 2026 movies, Sean watches some James Bond movies, Kyle from Kentucky and Will in Richmond call in and so much more!LISTEN NOW:MP3 Direct DonloydAlso, if you like the show, please take a minute and subscribe and/or comment on us on iTunes, Stitcher, Blubrry or Podfeed.net. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter! We'd love to see some of your love on Patreon - it's super easy and fun to sign up for the extra bonus content. We'll keep this podcast going with your love and support.

Ever feel like your athlete is more focused on their lashes than their layouts? You're not alone, and this episode tackles the often overlooked imbalance between how athletes look and how they perform. Plus, Jason shares a painfully funny journey of living with a missing tooth while coaching and competing, and Gina opens up about parenting, living vicariously, and why blackout curtains might be the most underrated life hack. Discover the truth about skill levels, choreography choices, and how teams score—even when their skills seem below level. Gain a fresh perspective on the "living through your kid" debate, and hear why it might be time to reframe the conversation. Get a powerful PSA all-star athletes need to hear about where their focus really should be on comp day.Hit play now for a wildly entertaining episode packed with relatable stories, real talk, and valuable insight every cheer parent and coach needs to hear. Join our Patreon for ad free listening Buy the Jason's Book, Upside Down and Back Again ⁠ Jason's On-Demand Coaches Training Videos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Code of Points Cheatsheet FREE⁠ Next Gen Cheer Biz Accelerator, March 31st- April 1st - https://nextgenowners.com/cheer-biz-accelerator/ AIA Global Qualifier- ca.themis.events   Join the Cheer Mom's Anonymous Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Zt7hJYgHL/?mibextid=wwXIfr   Brittany's Comp Cheer Checklist- instagram.com/stories/highlights/18356656174188077 Jason's Book Recommendations- ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Affiliate Link⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Let's Talk Cheer on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Submit a Question of the Week Other great cheerleading podcast to check out- The Cheer Biz Podcast, The Cheer Mom Podcast, Spill the Cheer, Mat Talk Table Talk, Cheer Chats Podcast, MotUS Edge Podcast, The Cheer Dad Podcast and the Here 4 Cheer Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.