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A panel of foreign policy experts joins host Alain Tolhurst to look at global affairs, the dangers the UK faces around the world, how the public feels about them, and what Keir Starmer's government can do to tackle the big security issues. Sophia Gaston, who works at the ASPI think tank, Tobias Ellwood, former defence committee chair, and Chris Hopkins, political research director at pollsters Savanta, discuss whether it's Russia and Ukraine, Israel and Gaza or China and Taiwan, if foreign policy will end up distracting Labour from their core domestic agenda fixing the country's public services and growing the economy. Later in the episode former Conservative defence secretary Grant Shapps, and the new chair of the foreign affairs committee, Emily Thornberry, both speak to Alain about those threats, and how the government can help the public feel safer in our increasingly dangerous world. To sign up for our newsletters click here Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton and edited by Ewan Cameron for Podot

As the new Labour government introduces its landmark legislation to nationalize the railways, host Emilio Casalicchio asks: How do we get the trains to run on time? He travels to Japan, where privatized high speed trains whiz passengers between cities at 300 mph and delays are measured in seconds not minutes. And he examines the nationalized rail system in Switzerland, home to a joined up transport network with passenger experience at the heart of the business. Former Transport Secretary George Young tells Emilio about the process of taking British Rail out of public hands and into the private sector — and says he still believes it was the right move for the U.K.'s railways. Rail boffins Chris Hopkins, Gareth Dennis and Christian Wolmar analyze the Japanese, Swiss and British systems — and weigh up the pros and cons of private verses public. And the experts also assess Labour Transport Secretary Louise Haigh's prospects for getting the U.K. train network back on track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rare disease patient organizations are increasingly driving the discovery and development of therapies to treat the conditions on which they are focused. Organizations are seeking ways to accelerate these programs and advance them to the point where a biopharmaceutical partner might be willing to take them over. DevineBio was created to partner with patient organizations and provide them with the capability to discover and develop therapies and advance them to the clinic. We spoke to Chris Hopkins, CEO of DevineBio, about how the company works with patient organizations, how far it will advance programs, and its exit strategy.

Chris Hopkins is a lifelong learner, committed to helping others and keeping an optimistic view on life.   In this episode, Chris shares his career highlights - all the way back to age 6 when he was selling vacuums with his grandmother, to being a plant superintendent right out of college, and selling his business and getting into the finance industry. We also discuss his passion for music and reading… including his western swing band that played at Riverbend a few times, and how he reads two or three books a week.   Chris also opens up about the massive heart attack he had at the age of 39, how he recovered from it, and what it was like to receive a heart transplant and meet the donor's family.   Chris Hopkins is the Co-Founder and Principal of Apogee Wealth Partners. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst and has been in the finance industry since 1998. You can learn more about Chris and Apogee on his website (apogeewp.com/team) and you can connect with him on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/chris-hopkins-cfa-7751745).   If you liked this episode, we think you'll also like: Chip Baker's Morning Cup (E04) Becky Blaesing's Morning Cup (E26) Matt Hullander's Morning Cup (E68) ----more---- My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by SpeakEasy Productions.    Subscribe to the weekly newsletter here and be the first to know who upcoming guests are!

Men are punching women in the face at the Olympics, and we can't be silent! Is this what Kamala Harris means by allowing ourselves to be “unburdened by what has been”? Glenn warns that while Harris' favorite saying might sound silly, its real meaning is VERY dangerous. First Liberty Institute's president and CEO Kelly Shackelford joins to review just how close we are to the Democrats packing the Supreme Court. Glenn reviews why Trump was right when he called out Kamala Harris for switching her racial identity from Indian to black. Glenn's new young adult fiction novel, “Chasing Embers,” is now a New York Times best-seller! Glenn speaks with artist Chris Hopkins about what historical artifacts he drew inspiration from for Glenn's upcoming art show. Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., joins to preview the upcoming “March for Kids” in Washington, D.C. BlazeTV host Steve Deace gives his advice to the Trump campaign on what it should focus on in the final months of the election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some countries, like Canada and France, have bans on polling close to the election. Many figures on both sides of the campaign have been frustrated at how the media is consuming polling. What is a polling blackout, and why do some people want one? Megan McElroy speaks to Katy Balls and Chris Hopkins, polling expert and political research director at Savanta. Elsewhere, David Tennant has taken aim at Kemi Badenoch. She has, to little surprise, responded. With one week to go, does the electorate have any appetite for a culture war? 

Rishi Sunak could be the first prime minister in history to lose his seat, according to new exclusive polling for the Telegraph by Savanta. The poll puts the Conservatives at just 53 seats and the Labour Party at a landslide 516.Savanta's political research director Chris Hopkins joins Camilla and Kamal to unpack the data, including those all-important undecided voters, and why Rishi Sunak is still struggling to move the polls.Plus, former Justice Minister Sir Robert Buckland is on The Daily T to explain why he is calling for an amnesty for 29,000 people given criminal convictions for breaking Covid lockdown rules.And The Telegraph's Senior Sports Writer Thom Gibbs sends a dispatch from the 2024 Euros in Germany, where the big shock seems to be a shortage of punctual trains...Email: thedailyt@telegraph.co.ukThe Daily T Newsletter: telegraph.co.uk/dailytnewsletterSubscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/dailytsubProducers: Lilian Fawcett and Georgia CoanPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineyVideo Producer: Luke GoodsallStudio Operator: Meghan SearleSocial Media Producer: Niamh WalshExecutive Producer: Louisa WellsEditor: Camilla TomineyOriginal music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel Farage tried to claim at the start of Thursday's TV debate that Reform was the real threat to Keir Starmer, given it has just passed the Conservatives in the polls (more on that here). Are they the new party of opposition? And what sort of tactics will the Tories use to try and claw back voters they are haemorrhaging to Reform?  Katy Balls speaks to Isabel Hardman and Chris Hopkins, director of Savanta. 

Some Conservatives have put their hopes on tonight's TV debate as a breakthrough moment for the lacklustre and disorganised Tory campaign, but will it really be a gamechanger? James Heale talks to Isabel Hardman about why she's sceptical, and to the pollster Chris Hopkins at Savanta about why the Tories just aren't closing that poll gap. Produced by Megan McElroy and Cindy Yu.

Diese Sendung hat Joachim Böskens zusammengestellt. Das LIVE Anspiel ist diesmal: „Blue Moon” vom neuen Chris Hopkins Album „Chris Hopkins Meets The Young Lions“. Folgende Titel sind zu hören: My Blue Heaven - Jimmy Lunceford Waltz of the flowers - South West Oldtime All Stars Samba do Soho - Joanne Brackeen Time and the river - Nat King Cole Blue Moon - Chris Hopkins/Thimo Niesterok Bored - Laufey Tupelo Honey - Cassandra Wilson Cherokee - Clifford Brown Mariposa Roja - Patricia Moreno Bei Titelwünsche und Anregungen schreiben Sie gern an: jazztime.mv@ndr.de Keep Swingin' !!!

Outside a rainy Downing Street yesterday, Rishi Sunak set the date for the summer general election for the 4th of July. He says it is now time for Britain to choose its future, whilst Labour leader Keir Starmer says it's time for change. Why has it been set for July, can the conservatives avoid a wipe-out, and what surprises can be expected during this campaign? Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Chris Hopkins, Political Research Director at Savanta, a market research consultancy based in London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the first day back after the local elections. Following Thursday's results, some polling suggests that if the votes were replicated in a general election, there might be a hung parliament. Could this be a reality?  The Spectator's James Heale and Katy Balls are joined by Chris Hopkins, Political Research Director at Savanta.  Produced by Megan McElroy. 

Continuing our series of podcasts LIVE from the #AmericanSouth Site Selection Summit, our friend and podcast sponsor, Ray Methvin of Insyteful, interviews Chris Hopkins from Greylock Midstream and Jason Rainey from the Mt Sterling Montgomery County Industrial Authority.

Chris Hopkins is organizing the Pella All-Original Music Showcase on Saturday, September 16th, with five bands performing their music from noon to 8 p.m.

The Korgis are a legendary British pop band whose music has resonated with audiences for decades. With their distinctive sound and heartfelt lyrics, they have left an indelible mark on the music industry. The band was formed by singer/guitarist/keyboardist Andy Davis and singer/bassist/guitarist James Warren, both of whom were former members of the renowned 1970s group Stackridge.In the late 1970s and early 1980s, The Korgis rose to prominence with their hit singles, "If I Had You" in 1979 and "Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime" in 1980. These songs showcased the band's ability to craft infectious melodies and introspective lyrics, capturing the hearts of fans around the world.Though the band experienced some lineup changes over the years, The Korgis of today continues to captivate audiences with their unique blend of talent and creativity. Founder member James Warren, the original vocalist, has remained a constant presence in the band. Joining him is John Baker, who has taken on additional lead vocalist duties since 1992. Al Steele, a member of The Korgis' live band in the 90s and their 2017 comeback, contributes his exceptional guitar skills. The band also welcomes multi-instrumentalist Danielle Nicholls, who adds her own flair on guitar, vocals, and percussion. Completing the lineup is the highly skilled studio drummer, Paul Smith.In a remarkable turn of events, The Korgis found themselves embarking on a unique musical journey intersecting with history. On July 21, 2023, the highly anticipated Christopher Nolan film, "OPPENHEIMER," was released. Coincidentally, The Korgis had been in the process of writing a song about the enigmatic figure known as the "Father of the A-Bomb" himself, J. Robert Oppenheimer.Oppenheimer's story is one of complexity and intrigue. While he played a pivotal role in the creation of the atomic bomb, he later dedicated his life to the pursuit of peace. The Korgis recognized the extraordinary nature of Oppenheimer's life and sought to honour his legacy through their music. Collaborating with songwriter Chris Hopkins (aka Exhibit-1) and Al Steele, James Warren spearheaded the creation of a song that would be anything but ordinary, just like Oppenheimer himself.The Korgis brought this ambitious project to life, infusing their signature sound with the profound narrative of Oppenheimer's life. With their meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to musical excellence, they crafted a song that does justice to the complex story of J. Robert Oppenheimer.The Korgis' music inspires and captivates audiences, bridging the gap between generations with their timeless pop sound. Through their extraordinary storytelling and masterful musicianship, The Korgis have secured their place as one of the most revered British pop bands of all time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New data shows consumer prices rose 7.8 percent last year, Chris Hopkins sworn in as New Zealand's prime minister and, in sport, Novak Djokovic is hopeful to reach his 44th Grand Slam semi-final. - نئے اعداد و شمار بتاتے ہیں کہ گزشتہ سال روزمرہ استعمال کی اشیاء کی قیمتوں میں 7.8 فیصد اضافہ ہوا، کرس ہپکنز نے نیوزی لینڈ کے وزیر اعظم کی حیثیت سے حلف اٹھالیا اور کھیلوں میں، نوواک جوکووچ اپنے 44ویں گرینڈ سلیم سیمی فائنل میں پہنچنے کے لیے پرامید ہیں۔

The Act Out - S01E12 - Chris Hopkins Duck sits down with Chris Hopkins to talk about getting started in comedy, his time doing MMA, playing Football, and what it takes to be a comedian. Listen on your favorite Podcast App: Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, Itunes. Just search "The Improv Tx Comedy Network" Listen Now on Podbean: https://improvtx.podbean.com/e/the-act-out-s01e12-chris-hopkins/ Listen Now on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtyYvq2AH0E Bio: A native of Columbus, Ohio, Chris Hopkins, a feature comic, began his stand-up comedy career in Chattanooga, TN in 2017.  Chris leaned on his previous performing experience and hit the ground running and was soon performing at the Laughing Skull in Atlanta and hosting at the Comedy Catch and Improv Chattanooga, in Chattanooga, TN.  He has also performed at The Improv in Addison, TX, 423 Social in Bristol, TN, The Appalachian Center for the Arts in Pikeville, KY and SkyZoo in Chattanooga.  Chris has earned the opportunity to open for Donnie Baker, Mick Foley, and Landry among other comedians. Chris' comedy runs the gamut of real life going from racial candles to receiving a prostate exam from an NBA Legend.  He looks at Katt Williams, Bill Burr and Dave Chappelle as influences from the world of comedy, but draws just as much inspiration from friends, family and every day life. Chris is also has acting and voice acting credits, appearing on Cable TV and radio morning shows across the country.  Currently based out of Dallas, TX, Chris is available and eager to travel anywhere in the U.S. to perform. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrishopkinscomedian Twitter: https://twitter.com/comedianhop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris_hopkins027/?hl=en About the Addison Improv: Tired of going to dinner & a movie? Change it up with a night at the Addison Improv! It's the perfect place for a date night, birthday, Bachelor/Bachelorette party...all together a good ol' time! Ticket prices may vary, depending on the comedian.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AddisonImprov Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/addisonimprov/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AddisonImprov TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@improvaddison #theimprovtxcomedynetwork #standupcomedy #laugh #joke #laughter #jokes #standupcomedian #comedian #standup #funny #humor #podcast #fun #memes #lol #hilarious #viral #comedyshorts #haha #improv #addisonimprov #arlingtonimprov #houstonimprov #chicagoimprov #sanantoniolol

Enter this iconic building to hear stories from those whose lives have been changed here. A place of architectural and cultural significance defining this Northwest seaside town. A magnificent Victorian engineering masterpiece. Blackpool Tower is one of Britain's best-known landmarks - 158 metres tall and inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris, when it was opened in 1894 it was one of the tallest freestanding towers in the world. The Tower is in fact an entertainment complex comprising The Tower, Tower Circus, the Tower Ballroom, and Roof Gardens. Recorded in ambisonic audio, listeners will be immersed in the sound and fabric of this building, moving from place to place with those whose stories unfold. Karl Bartoni, born and bred in Blackpool, remembers seeing the tower for the first time when he was three years old. In the summer of 1983, he became the first (and last) person to dangle from the top of the tower attempting to escape from a straight- jacket. Former trapeze artist Laci Endresz Senior and his family have been in charge of the Tower Circus for over 30 years across six generations of circus performers. As a ‘flyer', Laci once broke 17 bones during a stunt. We hear from a former delivery driver Chris Hopkins who taught himself how to play the Wurlitzer organ and landed his first gig playing at Blackpool Tower Ballroom. He now plays weekly to those who flock here to dance in the splendour of the Tower Ballroom. The gold, majestic ballroom designed by Frank Matcham, one of the most significant theatre architects of the 19th century, is where families have danced for generations. Marilyn remembers her parents dancing at the Tower in the 1930s and every time she steps inside the ballroom, she says it feels like home. Other contributions from Professor Vanessa Toulmin – University of Sheffield. And artist Lisa Wigham Devised and produced by Sara Conkey, Perminder Khatkar, Helen Lennard and Melvin Rickarby Executive Producer: Rosie Boulton A Must Try Softer production for BBC Radio 4

What role does the press play in choosing the next Conservative leader? How do you cover an election campaign that most of the public doesn't have a say in? And what might all of this mean for Channel 4's planned privatisation – next week's Media Bill, which would have included details of the sale, has now been delayed. Guests: Fraser Nelson, Editor, The Spectator, Paul Mason, journalist and campaigner, Rosamund Urwin, Media Editor, The Sunday Times , Hardeep Matharu, Editor, Byline Times and Chris Hopkins, Political Research Director, Savanta ComRes Presenter: Katie Razzall Producer: Helen Fitzhenry

WFAN Yankees' reporter and Penn State grad (1992) Sweeny Murti joins Dave Jones & PennLive sports manager (and Yankees zealot) Chris Hopkins in this edition of the Blue White Breakdown. Sweeny recounts his broadcast infancy in his native Middletown, his college days during the Tony Sacca era, and describes what it was like to fill in for Yankees radio play-by-play voice John Sterling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 65 of 17 Minutes of Science, we sat down with our very own Dr. Chris Hopkins. Chris is the Chief Scientific Officer here at InVivo Biosystems and is actively involved with customer projects and communications. Chris pioneered the commercialization of C. elegans transgenics at his previous company, Knudra, which he cofounded in 2009. In 2017, Chris joined the InVivo Biosystems team as CSO when Knudra was acquired by InVivo Biosystems (FKA NemaMetrix). As a scientist turned entrepreneur, he now pioneers the application of humanized animal models for discoveries in personalized medicine and natural products. Tune in to this episode to learn more from Chris about his career arc and hear his advice on how to make science your career one you are passionate about - whether it is academia, industry, or entrepreneurship.

Andrew Pierce speaks to Chris Hopkins, Associate Director at Savanta Comres about what a new poll could mean for the Prime Minister's future, and speaks to Dr Patricia Macnair about why care homes need to give residents more autonomy. Plus, the Revenue may have given people a reprieve this year - but it's no time to relax about tax! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Pierce speaks to Chris Hopkins, Associate Director at Savanta ComRes, about recent poll numbers that suggest waning support for Boris Johnson, and Director of Policy at the NHS Confederation, Sir John Redwood, about his thoughts on the Government's new COVID measures. Plus, is a new £150 pan really a ‘Le Creuset for Millennials' - and can it replace every other pan in your kitchen? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a high profile career designing, drawing and painting images for movie poster art in Hollywood — Return of the Jedi, Labyrinth, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom — Chris now feels driven to produce works which celebrate compelling stories of American perseverance — the Tuskegee Airmen, First Nations peoples of America's Pacific Northwest, and the Japanese Americans who were incarcerated during WWII. It's been an unusual career path, to say the least. Chris was a star on the Southern Oregon College wrestling team when he dropped out in 1974 rather than bow to the inevitable pressure to become a high school wrestling coach. He loaded up his '68 sky blue Camaro and hit the road, picking up jobs from southern California to Montana and living out of his car. After he ran out of gas in Boise, Idaho, he settled there for a year and a half and worked as a bouncer at the Bronco Hut (the college bar where he met his wife), a lift operator at a ski resort, and as an utterly unqualified counselor at a home shelter for troubled boys. All the time he created art — drawing behind the bar, sculpting unflattering portraits of ski resort personnel, and carving the bar's Billy club into a more appealing shape. Chris' older brother convinced him he'd soon be too old for this bohemian, aimless lifestyle and that he might want to apply to the prestigious Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles. He put together a crude portfolio, submitted an application and remembers “it surprised the crap out of me when I was actually accepted”. In the middle of the college program, Chris still hadn't figured out a painting system that he liked, so one weekend he locked himself in a room and refused to come out until he'd conquered it. In 1979, he graduated from Art Center with honors. A diploma from art school, so what next? Pouring and finishing concrete for foundations, walkways, driveways and most everything else that required concrete until he heard that legendary illustrators Charles White III and David Willardson were starting a studio and looking for young talent. Chris' persistence paid off and he was hired. After months of sketching he was finally assigned to paint the marquee art for The Mountain Men. Soon afterwards he discovered the airbrush and the whole process became fun, especially incorporating brushwork with airbrush techniques. He painted the clouds, skies, and water all from his Pacific Northwest childhood memories, and was known as The Sky King, a tribute to his unmatched ability to paint natural backgrounds After four years, Chris left Willardson and White ready for his next challenge — painting people. Yes, he learned to do that, too painting and drawing the comprehensive and finished poster and magazine promotional art for Return of the Jedi, Peggy Sue Got Married, Labyrinth, The Abyss, and who could forget the portrait of the studly Harrison Ford on the Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom theatrical advance poster art? In 1988 he picked up his family and relocated to the state of Washington where he's once again tackled a new, but classic, technique. Now he's brush-painting stories of American perseverance. Show Notes: Chris's early job experiences Working for Charles White III and David Willardson Traveling as an artist for the Air Force Chris's revolutionary work with airbrushes Painting the Tuskegee Airmen and The Japanese Incarceration “Hidden Heroes: The Nisei Soldiers of WWII” Future exhibitions Resilience www.artistdecoded.com www.chrishopkinsart.com www.instagram.com/chrishopkinsart

This week on Can Do, we go behind the scenes of rural health care in the West. 60 million Americans and approximately 44% of Montanans live in areas with less access to health care, resulting in a myriad of chronic health issues. The Covid-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected rural areas, exacerbating problems that were already difficult to solve.To better understand these challenges, we speak with Angelina Salazar, CEO of the Western Healthcare Alliance and Chris Hopkins, CEO of Montana Health Network.

Andrew Pierce is joined by pollster Chris Hopkins from SavantaComres who's snap poll found resounding support for Rishi Sunak's Budget – but will that good favour last until the next election? Andrew talks to Chris McGovern from the Campaign for Real Education about trigger warnings on classic children's book and gets some tips on how to install a cocktail bar at home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Spurr, in for Andrew Pierce, talks to Chris Hopkins of Savanta Comres on a new poll which shows that half of us now expect another winter lockdown, despite Government promises, and speaks to climate author Alice Bell on plans to replace gas boilers with heat pumps in Britain. Plus, the children's entertainer who knocked Baby Shark off the top spot! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Pierce speaks to pollster Chris Hopkins of Savanta Comres on some rather surprising results of how people view Boris Johnson's decision to raise National Insurance, and talks to Professor Ravi Gupta on how worried we should be about the new 'Mu' variant. Plus, is Britney finally going to be free from her 'conservatorship'? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I'm talking to Chris Hopkins, whose ex-partner and son's mum, Marie, sadly died of cervical cancer in January 2020. Since her death, he has channelled his sadness into positive energy and has not only raised - and continues to raise - lots for several charities, but is campaigning to encourage more women to go for their smear tests, to avoid going through what his family has gone through. Follow Chris: www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-hopkins-%F0%9F%92%9C-8149a9209/ Follow me: www.hopemckellarpr.co.uk www.facebook.com/hopemckellarpr www.instagram.com/hopemckellarpr

Andrew Pierce talks to Chris Hopkins of Savanta Comres on new research showing that Britons don't trust each other (or even themselves) to stick to Covid safety measures, and talks to aviation analyst Alex Macheras on faint glimmers of hope for summer holidays in Europe this year. Plus, did you know that you can get sunburn… on your eyeballs? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Pierce talks to Macer Gifford, a former City trader who fought against Isis in Syria, about why he believes Shamima Begum is not a victim, and speaks to Chris Hopkins of Savanta ComRes on a new poll showing nearly half of people want Covid restrictions to last LONGER than July 19. Plus, Jan Moir on the launch of a new ‘anti-woke' news channel in Britain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Pierce speaks to royal biographer Penny Junor about the reaction to Harry's latest outburst against his parents, and speaks to pollster Chris Hopkins on a new survey suggesting voters no longer know what Labour stands for. Plus, Jan Moir on why the lifting of lockdown spells ‘fashion re-entry' (and the end of leggings and flip-flops). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Late last year Toby Glider a.k.a Liquid Pegasus released his phenomenal album; Novelty on CityBaby Records . This was listed as one of Aswad's favourites of 2020 and was one of the most notable releases across the board. On the show Aswad and Toby Glider get together and discuss about the makings of the album, influences, Japanese 80's culture and even the notorious artwork created by Chris Hopkins + more! The show also features new music from a talented roster including Frankfurt Funk, Madd3e, Big Jacks, Kutcorners, Angela Apigo and Soul Supreme.

Andrew Pierce talks to MP and former soldier Tobias Ellwood on why prosecutions over events decades ago in the Troubles must stop, and speaks to pollster Chris Hopkins on a new poll suggesting Nicola Sturgeon could miss out on an overall majority in elections this week. Plus, should we all be practicing ‘Kakeibo' - the Japanese art of mindful saving? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Flash! Flash, I love you! But we only have fourteen hours to save the Earth!" Here we are people, I did promise - the latest episode of Betamax has taken me a month to edit (so much for deadlines) but I hope you'll agree that it's worth it. Marty from Thunderballs.org crashes his rocket into my podcast and brings a bevy of Bond links, Queen chat, Timothy Dalton swooning and plenty more. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington, Chris Hopkins, Omar Zambon, Ian Maddrell, Catrin Lowe, Mark Machin, Zoltan Vago, Simon Smith, Wayne McNally, Darren Hodgkins, Dan Wellington, Alex Heale, Philip Rothenberger, Alan Fewings, Tom Carr, James Kennedy, Simon Pegg, Jo Harrison, Anita Singh, Bobby Richmond Associate producer: Chris Oakley Visit www.patreon.com/BetamaxVideoClub for more information about bonus episodes, early access, discounted Betamax Video Club merchandise and more.

Andrew Pierce speaks to Chris Hopkins of Savanta ComRes on a new poll showing a quarter of young people think Keir Starmer is WORSE than Jeremy Corbyn, and talks to Professor Scott Lucas on whether the George Floyd case will change America. Plus, has the pandemic put an end to credit cards? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Pierce speaks to Chris Hopkins of Savanta Comres on a new poll showing young people want lockdown to end faster, and speaks to royal biographer Angela Levin on why none of the Royal family will be wearing military uniform at Prince Philip's funeral. Plus, bestselling author Jane Green on why she's glad to be grey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conor and Gina speak to veteran SNP MSP, Alex Neil about his time in Holyrood and his friend Alex Salmond. Not pulling any of his punches, the former health minister hits out at the party machines of government and backs a move towards a 'supermajority' for independence. They also speak to Chris Hopkins of Savanta ComRes about the chances of Scotland's newest political party, the Alba Party led by Alex Salmond, in the upcoming election.Music:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/good-thingLicense code: FEWU7SEEDXBYDFV7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"This stage is no place for your personal shit, man!" Another first-time watch for me, I'm joined by who else but Prince superfan Catrin Lowe to watch a movie made of equal parts amazing and ludicrous... Don't forget to purify yourself in a local lake after you've heard this. And if you know Darling Nikki's phone number, drop me a line. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington, Chris Hopkins, Omar Zambon, Ian Maddrell, Catrin Lowe, Mark Machin, Zoltan Vago, Simon Smith, Wayne McNally, Darren Hodgkins, Dan Wellington, Alex Heale, Philip Rothenberger, Alan Fewings, Tom Carr, James Kennedy, Simon Pegg, Jo Harrison, Anita Singh, Doug Grant, Andrew Elliott, Bobby Richmond Associate producer: Chris Oakley Visit www.patreon.com/BetamaxVideoClub for more information about bonus episodes, early access, discounted Betamax Video Club merchandise and more.

Andrew Pierce talks to actor and Reclaim party founder Laurence Fox on why his children want him to give up politics (and why he won't take the knee), and speaks to Chris Hopkins of Savanta ComRes on new research which shows that young people are increasingly breaking lockdown rules. Plus, how the BBC are hounding terrified pensioners over the licence fee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson for the first episode of The Steamie. Joined by Chris Hopkins, associate director of pollsters Savanta ComRes, they take you through the state of play in the polls as the election campaign gets underway ahead of Holyrood rising on March 25. Credits: STV News 1st July 1999/ Donald Dewar speech at opening of Scottish parliament/ Timestamp 4.33- 4.40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uj_ZvIUR5uo BBC News 14th September 2014 / Salmond: Referendum is once in a generation opportunity/ Timestamp 2.18-1.32 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-scotland-29196661 BBC Scotland 12th May 2008/ Wendy's week politics show / Timestamp 0.27-0.28 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWf0QriA00U Wall Street Journal/ September 19th 2014/ Salmond concedes defeat/ Timestamp 0.11-0.17 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzO_dVOO21Y Scottish Labour Party/  25th April 2017/ Kezia Dugdale's speech on the Tories' rape clause/ Timestamp 0.57-1.19 https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1363523673739829 Scottish Parliament / 22 September 2020/ Piers Morgan hails Nicola Sturgeon's Covid speech and says 'this is leadership' https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/piers-morgan-hails-nicola-sturgeons-22725347  Timestamp: 0.03-0.10 The Daily Express/ February 14th 2021/ Keir Starmer warned Labour Party 'will suffer' for flip-flopping on Scottish independence/ TimeStamp 0.16-0.23 https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1396621/Keir-Starmer-Labour-Party-news-Scottish-independence-referendum-election-latest-video-vn BBC's Politics Sunday/ 31st January 2021/ BBC News/ https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1391729/SNP-news-Nicola-Sturgeon-independence-referendum-BBC-Scotland-Alister-Jack-latest-vn Scottish Parliament/ 25th Feburary 2021/ Nicola Sturgeon clashes with MSPs over Alex Salmond claims during FMQs/ 0.04- 1.30 https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2021/feb/25/nicola-sturgeon-clashes-msps-alex-salmond-claims-fmqs-videoMusic:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/good-thingLicense code: FEWU7SEEDXBYDFV7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Pimps is an ugly word. We could call ourselves love brokers." Welcome to the Night Shift, where Simon Smith and I will guide you through the finer points of working in a morgue, organising prostitution and hosting frat parties. At the same time... For those who haven't seen it, here is a link to the movie on YouTube https://youtu.be/7kKzH0hczGo. I hadn't seen it before (recurring theme of recent episodes) and without spoiling it, I thought it was great. Now can you tell me who sent him to Pimp Heaven? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington, Chris Hopkins, Omar Zambon, Ian Maddrell, Catrin Lowe, Mark Machin, Zoltan Vago, Simon Smith, Wayne McNally, Darren Hodgkins, Dan Wellington, Alex Heale, Philip Rothenberger, Alan Fewings, Tom Carr, James Kennedy, Simon Pegg, Jo Harrison, Anita Singh, Doug Grant, Andrew Elliott, Bobby Richmond Associate producer: Chris Oakley Visit www.patreon.com/BetamaxVideoClub for more information about bonus episodes, early access, discounted Betamax Video Club merchandise and more.

"I suppose you're one of those fellows who does the Times crossword puzzle in ten minutes?" "I have *never* taken ten minutes." Welcome back for another Roger Moore love-in... This time he plays Rufus Excalibur ffolkes (two lower-case fs) in a role that some see as a polar opposite to his James Bond. Joining me as we seek to liberate Jennifer and Ruth from the waxy Norman Bates is Andrew Beasley (as mentioned, you can buy Andrew's book about Liverpool FC here) As also discussed, the movie is available to watch in full on YouTube here...  Rich ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington, Chris Hopkins, Omar Zambon, Ian Maddrell, Catrin Lowe, Mark Machin, Zoltan Vago, Simon Smith, Wayne McNally, Darren Hodgkins, Dan Wellington, Alex Heale, Philip Rothenberger, Alan Fewings, Tom Carr, James Kennedy, Simon Pegg, Jo Harrison, Anita Singh, Jason Clarkson, Doug Grant, Andrew Elliott Associate producer: Chris Oakley Visit www.patreon.com/BetamaxVideoClub for more information about bonus episodes, early access, discounted Betamax Video Club merchandise and more.

"Two dollars!" No, not another Patreon plug, but if you've seen the movie, you know the score... Joining me at the top of the mountain in Jonathan Foster, host of The Pod Charles Cinecast, the podcast of the incredible Prince Charles Cinema. We have a good old natter about cinemas, streaming, home video and the such. Thank you. Rich ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington, Chris Hopkins, Omar Zambon, Ian Maddrell, Catrin Lowe, Mark Machin, Zoltan Vago, Simon Smith, Wayne McNally, Darren Hodgkins, Dan Wellington, Alex Heale, Philip Rothenberger, Alan Fewings, Tom Carr, James Kennedy, Simon Pegg, Jo Harrison, Anita Singh, Jason Clarkson, Doug Grant Associate producer: Chris Oakley Visit www.patreon.com/BetamaxVideoClub for more information about bonus episodes, early access, discounted Betamax Video Club merchandise and more.

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"I ask for so little. Just fear me, love me, do as I say and I will be your slave." Greetings Goblin Kings and Queens - join Deb Tracey and myself as we go into the Labyrinth in search of Bowie, Superman and Fraggle Rock. Usual Betamax fare of course. It's another first-time watch for me, as usual aim all abuse at the usual channels. Please leave a five star review and subscribe to wherever you get your podcasts. Word of mouth is crucial for podcasts and every share, recommendation and like makes a huge difference. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington, Chris Hopkins, Omar Zambon, Ian Maddrell, Catrin Lowe, Mark Machin, Zoltan Vago, Simon Smith, Wayne McNally, Darren Hodgkins, Dan Wellington, Alex Heale, Philip Rothenberger, Alan Fewings, Tom Carr, James Kennedy, Simon Pegg, Jo Harrison, Anita Singh, Jason Clarkson Associate producer: Chris Oakley Visit www.patreon.com/BetamaxVideoClub for more information about bonus episodes, early access, discounted Betamax Video Club merchandise and more.

_00:00 Bumper _00:48 Intro. _01:21 huh-wha? _02:22 Break out the popcorn _04:05 Preempting Dr. Phil _05:17 Have the Martians landed? _05:59 Hillbilly Psychos _06:52 Who's the Goat Guy? _07:33 Police the Police _07:44 Myster E. comes around _08:25 Exercising Insanity _09:55 D.C. Mayor's Request - Denied! _10:06 The Chickens come home _10:59 Insecurity Force _11:36 Super Looser Trump _12:33 Out of the Fog _13:18 Lying and Dying _14:14 Cult-ivating Trumptards _15:22 My Invisible Magic Friend _16:37 What is this “Science”? _17:17 Flipping Friend Phenomenon _19:05 Cult Cousin Confrontation _19:55 False Equivalent Defense _21:03 Fear vs. Curiosity _22:12 To smart for Society _23:07 Godzilla vs. Bambi _23:40 The Frightening Final Days _25:34 Obstructing Biden _26:21 No Republicans? _27:32 Party of Four? _27:53 Push for “Progressive Party”! _29:35 Exposing Trump's Terrorists _30:34 Zen's Robot Police Prediction _31:46 Stay Vigilant _32:35 Sign off _33:22 Bumper _34:18 Disclaimer

"Where do I stand for a corner kick?" One of the most keenly fought battles amongst my friends was who gets to be the guest on this episode - the winner was Adam Hurrey, the man behind Football Cliches (and podcast) and father of my youngest daughter's best friend, which in no way influenced the vote after a few beers at our local non-league ground (Worcester Park FC could quite easily have hosted the game to be honest). Join us as we romp through the tale of how three World Cup winners, Michael Caine, Sylvester Stallone and the UEFA Cup winning Ipswich squad secured a gallant 4-4 draw away to THE NAZIS. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington, Chris Hopkins, Omar Zambon, Ian Maddrell, Catrin Lowe, Mark Machin, Zoltan Vago, Simon Smith, Wayne McNally, Darren Hodgkins, Dan Wellington, Alex Heale, Philip Rothenberger, Alan Fewings, Tom Carr, James Kennedy, Simon Pegg, Jo Harrison, Anita Singh, Jason Clarkson Associate producer: Chris Oakley Visit www.patreon.com/BetamaxVideoClub for more information about bonus episodes, early access, discounted Betamax Video Club merchandise and more.

"A sequel! That's it! We'll bring it out on March 25, and we'll call it.... CHRISTMAS 2!!!!" Well, it's a little early, but 2020 has been so utterly bereft of joy that Catrin and I are bringing you the final episode of the year out a few days early as we revisit the glorious McDonalds advert "Santa Claus The Movie". Brought to you by the makers of Superman, the director of Supergirl and the young ragamuffin who... did nothing else but play Joe in this film. Hope you have the best Christmas possible with as many loved ones as you can safely spend time with. See you in 2021, thanks for all the support. (If you'd like to leave a Christmas present under the Betamax tree, a five star rating on iTunes would be delightful) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington, Christian Deas, Chris Hopkins, Omar Zambon, Ian Maddrell, Catrin Lowe, Mark Machin, Zoltan Vago, Simon Smith, Wayne McNally, Darren Hodgkins, Dan Wellington, Alex Heale, Philip Rothenberger, Alan Fewings, Tom Carr, James Kennedy, Simon Pegg, Jo Harrison, Anita Singh, Jason Clarkson Associate producer: Chris Oakley Visit www.patreon.com/BetamaxVideoClub for more information about bonus episodes, early access, discounted Betamax Video Club merchandise and more.

Brett has four coaches on that participated in the Ray Allen Challenge and then they have a discussion about their plans during the upcoming winter season during a pandemic. Dave Flom from Eden Prairie High School, Chris Hopkins from St. Agnes High School, Joe Burger from Edina High School, and Tim Sension from the Breck School join this episode. The four coaches talk about their experience participating in the Ray Allen Challenge and then go into detail about how they plan to approach this season and ways they can help educate and mitigate the spread while coaching during a pandemic.

"God would have mercy. He won't." The John Rambo trilogy (movies ceased to exist in 1990 other than the bonus episodes I do on Patreon) and Simon Smith returns to rescue me from a Soviet prison camp in the middle of Podcastistan and we don't even get any Steven Berkoff to make it easier... Don't forget to follow Betamax on all the usual social media channels, like, subscribe and tell your mates - word of mouth is even more vital than a blue light. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington, Christian Deas, Chris Hopkins, Omar Zambon, Ian Maddrell, Catrin Lowe, Mark Machin, Zoltan Vago, Simon Smith, Wayne McNally, Darren Hodgkins, Dan Wellington, Alex Heale, Philip Rothenberger, Alan Fewings, Tom Carr, James Kennedy, Simon Pegg, Jo Harrison, Anita Singh, Jason Clarkson Associate producer: Chris Oakley Visit www.patreon.com/BetamaxVideoClub for more information about bonus episodes, early access, discounted Betamax Video Club merchandise and more.

"I guess you guys aren't ready for that yet... But your kids are going to love it" One of the all-time greats finally arrives on Betamax - and we go all the way back to 1985 to revisit a lot of people's favourite movie. Due to poor planning it's not episode 88, but better early than late. Joining me in the podcasting Delorean is Beano cartoonist Andy Fanton. Rich ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington, Christian Deas, Chris Hopkins, Omar Zambon, Ian Maddrell, Catrin Lowe, Mark Machin, Zoltan Vago, Simon Smith, Laury Curran, Wayne McNally, Darren Hodgkins, Dan Wellington, Alex Heale, Philip Rothenberger, Alan Fewings, Tom Carr, James Kennedy, Simon Pegg, Jo Harrison, Anita Singh, Jason Clarkson Associate producer: Chris Oakley Visit www.patreon.com/BetamaxVideoClub for more information about bonus episodes, early access, discounted Betamax Video Club merchandise and more.

For the fourth episode of our second season, Presenter, DJ, and creator of television entertainment formats, Chris Hopkins, sits down with host Clemence de Crecy for a chat about being persistent and confident in pursuit of your dreams.

"HEY YOU GUYS!!!!!" Welcome to the biggest adventure on Betamax so far as I'm joined by two guests for the first time, Doug and Elly from the newish podcast Doug and Elly Watch Telly. They were surprisingly gentle with a movie that a lot of people will count as their favourite. Thank you for the ongoing support - don't forget to share, rate and review the podcast. Plus, if you do enjoy it, then let me know - makes a huge difference. Rich ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Gary West, Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington, Christian Deas, Chris Hopkins, Omar Zambon, Ian Maddrell, Catrin Lowe, Mark Machin, Zoltan Vago, Simon Smith, Laury Curran, Wayne McNally, Darren Hodgkins, Dan Wellington, Alex Heale, Philip Rothenberger, Alan Fewings, Tom Carr, James Kennedy, Simon Pegg, Jo Harrison, Anita Singh, Jason Clarkson Associate producer: Chris Oakley Visit www.patreon.com/BetamaxVideoClub for more information about bonus episodes, early access, discounted Betamax Video Club merchandise and more.

_00:00 Alfred Hitchcock Presents - The Red Mirage _55:00 Bumper _01:50 Intro - Guest Chris Hopkins _02:23 UCLA mates: Alex Cox (Repo Man) _02:32 Michael Miner (RoboCop) _03:23 Paul Verhoeven  _03:46 Verhoeven in the grass _04:15 Celebrity Encounter - Charlton Heston _05:27 Roger and Me _06:08 Hollywood Covid Rules _10:29 Andromeda Strain  _13:26 Election Fears _14:16 Trump - “Pardon Me” _14:39 The Final US Election? _15:07 QAnon  _15:35 Right Wing Militia - Death Squads _16:44 Van Jones - Tedd Talk _17:35 Close election = savage barrage of lawsuits _17:53 Contesting When You Win? _18:18 Contesting Reality _20:09 Liberal Conservative Experiment _26:11 Ancient Republicans _26:47 Working Together _28:10 A Million Shades of Grey _28:33 Feeding on FAUX News _29:27 A Brain - Washing Machine _30:03 Albuquerque Oligarchy Book Club _31:35 Orchestrated Propaganda _32:18 O-Bomb-a )-: :-) ? _32:24 Thom Hartman - Red Mirage vs Blue Shift _34:16 The Russia Boogieman is Real (Estate) _38:05 Military + Intelligence minus 1 Useful Idiot _39:00 Russia “Trumping” the US  _39:47 1000 dead per day = removal! _40:42 General Strike - at your service! _42:26 Spineless Democratic Leaders _44:16 Complicit Police _46:43 The Daryl Gates of Hell _47:23 Blending in _47:41 The Peoples Party - RENAME!!! _48:43 Bernie Delano Roosevelt? _50:09 Joseph Biden Stalin ;-) _51:20 The Namby-Pamby Party _51:59 Documenting Election Crimes _54:32 Sign off _55:51 Bumper  _56:59 Disclaimer _57:17 GREY MATTER JUKEBOX: Medina Meltdown on Paint by Numbers, Vol 1. by Bob Familiar https://bobfamiliar.bandcamp.com/track/medina-meltdown Zen's Hosting of TNC Late Night Halloween https://theaterforthenewcity.net/late-night-halloween BONUS ELECTION TRACK LINK: https://youtu.be/0V_lJV1_IHE

"You dirt-eating piece of slime! You scum-sucking pig! You son of a motherless goat!" We travel back in time to a golden age of cinema this week, as the infamous Graham Sibley returns for another film with an exclamation mark (after Airplane!, while Goal! does get mentioned...). Thank you for the ongoing support, don't forget to leave a plethora of five star reviews on your podcast app of choice, tell your own amigos and if you can spare the pesos, click on the Patreon link below. Rich   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Gary West, Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington, Christian Deas, Chris Hopkins, Omar Zambon, Ian Maddrell, Catrin Lowe, Mark Machin, Zoltan Vago, Simon Smith, Laury Curran, Wayne McNally, Darren Hodgkins, Dan Wellington, Alex Heale, Philip Rothenberger, Alan Fewings, Tom Carr, James Kennedy, Simon Pegg, Jo Harrison, Anita Singh, Jason Clarkson Associate producer: Chris Oakley Visit www.patreon.com/BetamaxVideoClub for more information about bonus episodes, early access, discounted Betamax Video Club merchandise and more.

_00:00 Saucer Landing _00:35 Zen's Important Message _01:17 Bumper _02:02 Intro. _02:33 Anti-Social Distancing _02:48 Rotten Egg Remedy _03:54 No-Maskhole Attack _05:16 Weaponized Shopping Carts  _05:50 $50 Fine with me! _06:11 Three Steps to Freedom _07:38 It's all a set up! _08:00 Firewall Department  _08:18 Un-HIPAA Rule _09:00 Maskhole Managers _10:58 Breath Squad vs. Death Scrod  _12:28 Movie Zones _14:05 Super Spreader _15:46 GMRH Special Guest - Chris Hopkins _18:15 Zen of All Trades _19:46 Film School Contacts _20:14 Alex Cox _20:59 Daphne Zuniga _21:13 Tim Robbins' (First Film) _21:36 Wilson x 30 _25:28 It's all a Blur _25:49 Iron Man Pad _26:56 Guardians - Ayesha Helmet & Throne _28:58 2019 Oscar Stage _33:24 Private Political Art  _36:41 UnSanitizing  Desert Storm  _39:42 Anti-War War _40:25 Trump Talk _41:00 No Conscience/No Character _42:12 Unlevel Playing Field _43:46 TRUMPROJECTIONS _45:39 The Bigger They Lie… _45:57 The Trump Worship Gene _48:12 MAGA Decoy  _50:00 Sign off _50:50 Bumper  _51:47 Disclaimer  _Chris Hopkins, Scenic Sculptor - Website & Samples ChrisHopkinsStudio.com _GRAY MATTER JUKE BOX: Song: Exploring Other Worlds, Understanding Our Own, Album: Better Living Through Chemistry, Artist: Bob Familiar - Available for free streaming or download at https://BobFamiliar.Bandcamp.com/track/Exploring-Other-Worlds-Understanding-Our-Own

"His name is Blane? Oh! That's a major appliance, that's not a name!" We remain in the classics section this time with one of the defining movies of the era, featuring the first lady of 80s cinema Molly Ringwald. Joining me at the prom is The Telegraph's arts and entertainment editor Anita Singh - she even has a copy of the novelisation with the original ending so clearly an authority on the topic. She also suggests a very interesting companion film at the end... Thanks again for the ongoing support Rich ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Gary West, Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington, Christian Deas, Chris Hopkins, Omar Zambon, Ian Maddrell, Catrin Lowe, Mark Machin, Zoltan Vago, Simon Smith, Laury Curran, Wayne McNally, Darren Hodgkins, Dan Wellington, Alex Heale, Philip Rothenberger, Alan Fewings, Tom Carr, James Kennedy, Simon Pegg, Jo Harrison, Anita Singh Associate producer: Chris Oakley Visit www.patreon.com/BetamaxVideoClub for more information about bonus episodes, early access, discounted Betamax Video Club merchandise and more.

"The defense department regrets to inform you that your sons are dead because they were stupid." One of the great 80s movies gets the Betamax treatment as I'm joined in the cockpit by broadcaster Simon London - we play a little volleyball, lose that lovin' feeling and enjoy some sweet Kenny Loggins. Be my wingman by subscribing, rating and reviewing the podcast on your app of choice. Tell your friends, share on social media, quote Top Gun endlessly at them.... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Gary West, Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington, Christian Deas, Chris Hopkins, Omar Zambon, Ian Maddrell, Catrin Lowe, Mark Machin, Zoltan Vago, Simon Smith, Laury Curran, Wayne McNally, Darren Hodgkins, Dan Wellington, Alex Heale, Philip Rothenberger, Alan Fewings, Tom Carr, James Kennedy, Simon Pegg, Jo Harrison Associate producer: Chris Oakley Visit www.patreon.com/BetamaxVideoClub for more information about bonus episodes, early access, discounted Betamax Video Club merchandise and more.

"Get away from her, you bitch!" Returning after a 57 year absence, Simon Pegg joins me on LV-426 to talk about one of the most bold and exciting sequels to a very different masterpiece...  Thank you again for the ongoing support. Mostly. If you like it, tell your friends, share the podcast, rate review and subscribe. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Gary West, Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington, Christian Deas, Chris Hopkins, Omar Zambon, Ian Maddrell, Catrin Lowe, Mark Machin, Zoltan Vago, Simon Smith, Laury Curran, Wayne McNally, Darren Hodgkins, Dan Wellington, Alex Heale, Philip Rothenberger, Alan Fewings, Peter Climie, Tom Carr, James Kennedy Associate producer: Chris Oakley Visit www.patreon.com/BetamaxVideoClub for more information about bonus episodes, early access, discounted Betamax Video Club merchandise and more.

"In time you'll drop dead and I'll come to your funeral in a red dress!" Welcome back for a rare Oscar winning movie (three gongs) and a long overdue return for the fabulous Catrin Lowe. Again, I'd never seen the movie beforehand... But, Cher, Nicolas Cage, Frasier's dad, what more could you ask for? Get involved, tell your friends, rate, review and subscribe! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Gary West, Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington, Christian Deas, Chris Hopkins, Omar Zambon, Ian Maddrell, Catrin Lowe, Mark Machin, Zoltan Vago, Simon Smith, Laury Curran, Wayne McNally, Darren Hodgkins, Dan Wellington, Alex Heale, Philip Rothenberger, Alan Fewings, Peter Climie, Tom Carr, James Kennedy Associate producer: Chris Oakley Visit www.patreon.com/BetamaxVideoClub for more information about bonus episodes, early access, discounted Betamax Video Club merchandise and more.

"I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates, who said, "... I drank what?"   Welcome back to campus as I'm joined by the author Jenny Colgan as we explore science, nerd culture and Val Kilmer... We talk about the film and then move onto a bit about how we consume movies (and music) these days, sounding very old at why people don't make mixtapes anymore.   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Gary West, Fergus Higginson, Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington, Christian Deas, Chris Hopkins, Omar Zambon, Ian Maddrell, Catrin Lowe, Mark Machin, Zoltan Vago, Simon Smith, Laury Curran, Wayne McNally, Darren Hodgkins, Dan Wellington, Alex Heale, Philip Rothenberger, Alan Fewings Associate producer: Chris Oakley Visit www.patreon.com/BetamaxVideoClub for more information about bonus episodes, early access, discounted Betamax Video Club merchandise and more.    

"I'd buy that for a dollar!" One of my favourite movies gets the Betamax treatment for the special 75th episode, with this delicious tale of corporate greed, graphic cop murder and cyborg technology. Joining me in the executive bathroom of OCP is author James Montague, fresh from his appearance on The Running Man episode to talk about his new book 1312: Among The Ultras.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Gary West, Fergus Higginson, Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington, Christian Deas, Chris Hopkins, Omar Zambon, Ian Maddrell, Catrin Lowe, Mark Machin, Zoltan Vago, Simon Smith, Laury Curran, Wayne McNally, Darren Hodgkins, Dan Wellington, Alex Heale, Philip Rothenberger, Alan Fewings Associate producer: Chris Oakley Visit www.patreon.com/BetamaxVideoClub for more information about bonus episodes, early access, discounted Betamax Video Club merchandise and more.

"Are you a lesbian?"   Apologies for the slight delay with this. Time to explore what the New York Times called "That Madonna Movie"... Joining me to seek Susan is Absolute Radio royalty Claire Sturgess, returning to talk about dancing with Terence Trent D'arby, New York City and amnesia.   Coming soon, a bevy of 80s classics - Robocop, Real Genius and Moonstruck... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Gary West, Fergus Higginson, Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington, Christian Deas, Chris Hopkins, Omar Zambon, Ian Maddrell, Catrin Lowe, Mark Machin, Zoltan Vago, Simon Smith, Laury Curran, Wayne McNally, Darren Hodgkins, Dan Wellington, Alex Heale, Philip Rothenberger, Alan Fewings   Associate producer: Chris Oakley   Visit www.patreon.com/BetamaxVideoClub for more information about bonus episodes, early access, discounted Betamax Video Club merchandise and more.

When the Covid-19 pandemic began, it seemed that nobody could get their hands on sanitiser, PPE, or ventilators.One of the things you couldn't order was respirator hoods. If you haven't seen these before, they look a little bit like a see-through plastic bucket that fits over the head, used to help people with their breathing.The situation needed some classic Kiwi ingenuity. Enter Chris Hopkins, who founded SouthMED to build the hoods - from scratch!He's now got 200 being built, soon ready to be used by our DHBs.He joined Heather du Plessis-Allan on Bosses Rebuilding to discuss how this came about.LISTEN ABOVE  

"Hey kids! Where y'wanna go?" Weird Al Yankovich makes his first, and let's be honest, probably only Betamax appearance with an amusing movie about cable TV, which these days could quite easily be about podcasts or YouTubing. Making a re-run appearance is Paul Abbott, host of the Hark! The 87th Precinct podcast (previously on the Transformers episode last year). Coming next - Desperately Seeking Susan... Rich ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Gary West, Fergus Higginson, Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington, Christian Deas, Chris Hopkins, Omar Zambon, Ian Maddrell, Catrin Lowe, Mark Machin, Zoltan Vago, Simon Smith, Laury Curran, Wayne McNally, Darren Hodgkins, Dan Wellington, Alex Heale, Philip Rothenberger, Alan Fewings Associate producer: Chris Oakley Visit www.patreon.com/BetamaxVideoClub for more information about bonus episodes, early access, discounted Betamax Video Club merchandise and more.

"Nothing shocks me. I'm a scientist" After the recent arrival on Betamax of Indiana Jones in Raiders, we now have the sequel/prequel, 1984's Temple Of Doom. Joining me for monkey brains is writer and comedian Chris Stokes, an alumni of the Mystery On The Rox podcast. Coming soon - UHF and Desperately Seeking Susan... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Gary West, Fergus Higginson, Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington, Christian Deas, Chris Hopkins, Omar Zambon, Ian Maddrell, Catrin Lowe, Mark Machin, Zoltan Vago, Simon Smith, Laury Curran, Wayne McNally, Darren Hodgkins, Dan Wellington, Alex Heale, Philip Rothenberger, Alan Fewings Associate producer: Chris Oakley Visit www.patreon.com/BetamaxVideoClub for more information about bonus episodes, early access, discounted Betamax Video Club merchandise and more.

"You're a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot." Another first-time watch for me, as I'm lassoed into watching the very funny and prescient comedy with the Oscar-nominated theme song you all know. Joining me in the office is the returning Anna Cale, with an update on her forthcoming book. Thank you for the ongoing support - Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Gary West, Fergus Higginson, Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington, Christian Deas, Chris Hopkins, Omar Zambon, Ian Maddrell, Catrin Lowe, Mark Machin, Zoltan Vago, Simon Smith, Laury Curran, Wayne McNally, Darren Hodgkins, Dan Wellington, Alex Heale, Philip Rothenberger, Alan Fewings Associate producer: Chris Oakley Visit www.patreon.com/BetamaxVideoClub for more information about bonus episodes, early access, discounted Betamax Video Club merchandise and more.

"Entire world population infected 27,000 hours from first contact" More escapism for you here as we explore Kurt Russell's Betamax debut in the ultimate sci-fi/horror set in Antarctica - John Carpenter's The Thing. Joining me in a Norwegian helicopter to chase a dog through snow is the host of the only Doctor Who podcast I listen to (I've never watched Doctor Who) "Trial Of A Timelord". --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Gary West, Fergus Higginson, Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington, Christian Deas, Andy Elliott, Chris Hopkins, Omar Zambon, Ian Maddrell, Catrin Lowe, Mark Machin, Zoltan Vago, Simon Smith, Matt Lee, Laury Curran, Wayne McNally, Darren Hodgkins, Dan Wellington, Alex Heale, Adam Blake Associate producer: Chris Oakley Visit www.patreon.com/BetamaxVideoClub for more information about bonus episodes, early access, Betamax Video Club merchandise and more. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes.

Episode Description: G’day, mate! Two Aussies walk into a bar and created their dream careers. This week we are joined by Adrian Biggs Director, Trade Advocacy & Education and Chris Hopkins Senior Portfolio Ambassador & Mixologist supporting BACARDI USA. Both Adrian and Chris engage in a great conversation on their career paths, the state of the industry, and tales of years behind the sticks. Edutainment at its finest!2 guest speakers for the price of one this week. Check out BacardiTeach Website for more information. https://bacarditeach.fiu.edu/ New episodes upload every Friday at noon.Produced by Yulitza Sosa Co-Produced By Cristina Moguel Illustrated by Yulitza Sosa Time Stamps: 1 min 13 seconds- Bacardi Center of Excellence Updates 3 mins 35 seconds- Pizza Debate (Does pineapple belong on a pizza?) 5 mins 40 seconds- Introducing Adrian Biggs and Chris Hopkins 19 mins 20 seconds- Advice for students wanting to join the industry 35 mins – Fun questions for our guests Links to Learn More:Chris Hopkinshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-hopkins-9b98675https://www.instagram.com/hashtagmixology/@hashtagmixologyAdrian Biggshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-biggs-652123160https://www.instagram.com/biggsy9/@biggsy9Bacardi Center of Excellence:https://bacarditeach.fiu.eduFollow Us on: @BacardiCenterofExcellencehttps://www.instagram.com/bacardicenterofexcellence/facebook.com/2barstoolsandaknife/Support the show (http://Hospitality.fiu.edu)

Chris Hopkins and his talks about UFC in Jacksonville, the XFL, and the show Last Chance U...

" I see you are no stranger to pain." After the dramatic and often moving study of PTSD in First Blood, Sylvester Stallone returns in the ultimate anti-sequel - a coked-up orgy of violence, MAGA patriotism and explosions in the glorious Rambo: First Blood Part II. Joining me in the jungle in his own sequel is Simon Smith, CCTV installer extraordinaire and a former soldier himself. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Gary West, Fergus Higginson, Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington, Christian Deas, Andy Elliott, Chris Hopkins, Omar Zambon, Ian Maddrell, Catrin Lowe, Mark Machin, Zoltan Vago, Simon Smith, Matt Lee, Laury Curran, Wayne McNally, Darren Hodgkins, Dan Wellington, Alex Heale, Adam Blake Associate producer: Chris Oakley Visit www.patreon.com/BetamaxVideoClub for more information about bonus episodes, early access and more. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes.

Chris Hopkins from St. Agnes High School joins Brett to talk about what he learned from his time working with John Beilein and Bob Huggins at West Virginia and during his time as an assistant coach at Hamline University. They then go into detail about the role of an assistant coach and the process of interviewing for a head coaching position. Finally, they talk about offensive and defensive principles of the St. Agnes program.

"Isn't it awfully nice to have a penis?" Exploring one of the most profound questions in all of time, Betamax finally looks for the meaning of life with those Monty Python scamps. Joining me on the journey through time and space (and vomit) is Sophie Davies, host of the Smashed Prawns In A Milky Basket podcast as well as the brand new It's An S Pod Thing. Got some very exciting episodes heading your way soon, keep your ears peeled. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Gary West, Fergus Higginson, Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington, Christian Deas, Andy Elliott, Chris Hopkins, Omar Zambon, Ian Maddrell, Catrin Lowe, Mark Machin, Zoltan Vago, Simon Smith, Matt Lee, Laury Curran, Wayne McNally, Darren Hodgkins, Dan Wellington Associate producer: Chris Oakley Visit www.patreon.com/BetamaxVideoClub for more information about bonus episodes, early access and more. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes.

 "Do you lose as gracefully as you win?" "I don't know, I've never lost." James Bond returns for his final Betamax appearance (on the main podcast) in a movie born out of lawsuits and arguments, but also giving a(nother) swansong to Sean Connery. Not an official Bond movie, but it features Connery as 007, so that'll do for me. Joining me for a nice friendly game of Domination is ITV anchorman Steve Clamp. You can find Steve on Twitter here and on ITV in most of Central England. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Gary West, Fergus Higginson, Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington, Christian Deas, Andy Elliott, Chris Hopkins, Omar Zambon, Ian Maddrell, Catrin Lowe, Mark Machin, Zoltan Vago, Simon Smith, Matt Lee, Laury Curran, Wayne McNally, Darren Hodgkins, Dan Wellington Associate producer: Chris Oakley Visit www.patreon.com/BetamaxVideoClub for more information about bonus episodes, early access and more. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes.

"It's not the years, honey, it's the mileage." Time for one of my favourite movies of all time, not just the 1980s... Joining me in the search for relics is Terry Duffelen, returning for his hat-trick appearance. Who knows? In a thousand years, even this podcast may be worth something! You can find Terry over at The Sound Of Football, Whom Pods Destroy and The OddJob Pod podcasts, all essential listening. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Gary West, Fergus Higginson, Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington, Christian Deas, Andy Elliott, Chris Hopkins, Omar Zambon, Ian Maddrell, Catrin Lowe, Mark Machin, Zoltan Vago, Simon Smith, Matt Lee, Laury Curran Associate producer: Chris Oakley Visit www.patreon.com/BetamaxVideoClub for more information about bonus episodes, early access and more. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes.

Ludicrous speed! GO! Spaceballs the Movie is now available on Betamax from Mr Rental - joining me on the bridge of Spaceball 1 is Becky Lea, film writer and Spaceballs enthusiast. Stay safe and buckle up (ah buckle this!) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Gary West, Fergus Higginson, Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington, Christian Deas, Andy Elliott, Chris Hopkins, Omar Zambon, Ian Maddrell, Catrin Lowe, Mark Machin, Zoltan Vago, Simon Smith, Matt Lee, Laury Curran Associate producer: Chris Oakley Visit www.patreon.com/BetamaxVideoClub for more information about bonus episodes, early access and more, including this episode at ludicrous speed... Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes.

Judy Carmichael interviews Chris Hopkins

"You improvise, adapt, overcome" Clint Eastwood makes his Betamax debut in the US Marine story where he plays a grumpy hero being mostly grumpy against young people, middle aged people and old people. My guest for the episode was Simon Smith, former soldier and curator of a fine Twitter feed (lots of dogs) and provider of a wide range of aerial and audio-visual service at Ascent Aerials... Apologies my side was slightly quiet, I had a stinking cold. Not coronavirus... --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Gary West, Fergus Higginson, Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington, Christian Deas, Andy Elliott, Chris Hopkins, Omar Zambon, Ian Maddrell, Catrin Lowe, Mark Machin, Zoltan Vago, Simon Smith, Matt Lee Associate producer: Chris Oakley Visit www.patreon.com/BetamaxVideoClub for more information about bonus episodes, early access and more. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes.

Hop Topics with Chris Hopkins 

REPRODUCTION! We go back to school again, prowlin' for podcast gold while being cool riders. Or something... Anyway, the Stephanie to my Michael this week is Em, host of the superb Verbal Diorama podcast, which you can listen to here. Don't blame me if you end up humming along with the music... It's all on YouTube! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Gary West, Fergus Higginson, Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington, Christian Deas, Andy Elliott, Chris Hopkins, Omar Zambon, Laury Curran, Ian Maddrell, Catrin Lowe, Mark Machin Associate producer: Chris Oakley Visit www.patreon.com/BetamaxVideoClub for more information about bonus episodes, early access and more. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes.  

ASSHOLE! Recorded the day before the sad death of former Python Terry Jones, two of his alumni meet in a caper involving diamonds, stutters and Yorkshire Terriers. My guest for this episode was the wonderful Catrin Lowe, who can be found on on Twitter and Instagram. Coming next... Grease 2! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Gary West, Fergus Higginson, Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington, Christian Deas, Andy Elliott, Chris Hopkins, Omar Zambon, Laury Curran, Ian Maddrell, Catrin Lowe, Mark Machin Associate producer: Chris Oakley Visit www.patreon.com/BetamaxVideoClub for more information about bonus episodes, early access and more. The first bonus episode will be arriving for all patrons soon - THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER (1990, set in 1984) Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes.

"Acting head sunshine - and if you ask me, you're acting like a complete arsehole!" Michael Caine and Pierce Brosnan finally make their full Betamax debuts in this tense Cold War thriller set in East Anglia. One scene that was mentioned is on Twitter here (Michael Caine catching a train) My guest for the episode is Jonathan Sothcott, movie producer and CEO of Shogun Films, and big fan of Caine (and Roger Moore). Jonathan is working on some fantastic British movie projects this year. --------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Gary West, Fergus Higginson, Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington, Christian Deas, Andy Elliott, Chris Hopkins, Omar Zambon, Laury Curran, Ian Maddrell Associate producer: Chris Oakley Visit www.patreon.com/BetamaxVideoClub for more information about bonus episodes, early access and more. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes.

Listen to Episode 4 of #InsideThePODcast with the voice of the #InsideThePOD video and podcast series, Chris "PC" Hopkins. Chris is a pastor —hence the PC for Pastor Chris — in local churches in the Florida area. He and Jacksonville Women's Lacrosse associate head coach Paul McCord talk about Chris's time in the Navy, services at his church, training for high-level for lacrosse and injuries that the Dolphins faced and much, much more._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________#InsideThePODcast, a podcast that focuses on the Jacksonville University Women's Lacrosse team, will air eight episodes on the Lacrosse All Stars network. #InsideThePODcast is related to the documentary series on Jacksonville Women's Lacrosse called #InsideThePOD. You can watch the first episode, and the entire series, on our YouTube and Facebook channels. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen to Episode 4 of #InsideThePODcast with the voice of the #InsideThePOD video and podcast series, Chris "PC" Hopkins. Chris is a pastor —hence the PC for Pastor Chris — in local churches in the Florida area. He and Jacksonville Women's Lacrosse associate head coach Paul McCord talk about Chris's time in the Navy, services at his church, training for high-level for lacrosse and injuries that the Dolphins faced and much, much more._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________#InsideThePODcast, a podcast that focuses on the Jacksonville University Women's Lacrosse team, will air eight episodes on the Lacrosse All Stars network. #InsideThePODcast is related to the documentary series on Jacksonville Women's Lacrosse called #InsideThePOD. You can watch the first episode, and the entire series, on our YouTube and Facebook channels. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/going-offsides/message

Episode 3 June 20, 2019 w Bridgette Martin by Chris Hopkins

Hop Topics Episode 1 by Chris Hopkins

“Know Your Customer.” It’s the mantra of GlobalWebIndex (GWI), a company that creates and administers the world’s largest survey on the digital consumer, representing 2.5 billion consumers in 45 countries. On this episode of #Brandstorm, we talk to Chris Hopkins, a sales development representative at GWI, about how to use its massive database to build out consumer profiles.   Humble Beginnings Founder Tom Smith started GWI in a room in his house. Today, GWI has locations in New York, London, and Greece. He previously worked for MRM/McCann in the strategy, analytics and insights department. About the time social media emerged with MySpace and Facebook in 2006/07, clients began asking how they could get research about what consumers were doing and how they were interacting online. As an entrepreneur and visionary, Tom Smith left the agency to develop his own business model and dashboard. He reached out to thousands of potential clients about his company, but only needed one to take off. In 2009, Microsoft came on board as his first client and has been with GWI ever since.   The GWI Model GWI creates its own surveys on a quarterly basis using panel providers around the world to administer them to consumers. Fresh, new respondents are used every quarter. The company’s goal is to gather the full digital life of a consumer.  In additions to demographics, it also focuses on psychographics to understand the attitudes and behaviors of consumers, including purchasing habits, online activities, media consumption, interactions with brands and how much time people spend on Facebook versus Twitter. Chris says the company offers its services primarily to advertising agencies, publishers and brands. The GWI platform, which is subscription-based, brings the data together and gives clients the tools to run their own research with the help of its team. The client provides the who and what and GWI gives the how and why. With 35,000 data points, the dashboard can validate and segment audiences, and be used to collect data for new business pitches, avoid stagnation and find new growth opportunities. Chris tells us about Welch’s Grape, a company that had typically targeted women because it believes moms or females were the primary food shoppers. Using GWI, Welch’s discovered the primary shoppers were males and dads and were able to build a new campaign targeting them.   Connect with Chris LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjhopkins Email: chris.hopkins@globalwebindex.com Phone: 646-565-7116 Website: globalwebindex.com  

Pete comes at you from stunning Puerto Rico where he talks to Bacardi superstar Chris Hopkins about his journey from his sleepy Australian beginnings to working in Europe, California, Vegas and then Miami where he now works for Bacardi.

#E2W Podcast ep.098 with Chris Hopkins (@designingchris) @erth2whoevr_podcast @___pipo @titzmcgee916 @ryantherivac #WARONWALLS #MOTOWNMONDAYS #SUGARHILL

When you were a kid walking into a movie theater in 1984, you saw Chris Hopkins's teaser poster for Temple of Doom and completely forgot about whatever movie you were there to see. Now we get to interview him as we prepare to begin our minute-by-minute dive into Temple of Doom! http://www.chrishopkinsart.com

Withstand the Fury Dragon looks back at Ultima Forever a bit after the one-year anniversary of its shutdown.Subscribe on iTunes | Subscribe on Stitcher | Subscribe on PodbeanIntroCome With Me, Stranger, from the Ultima Forever soundtrackNew Patrons & Shout-OutsWe have a couple new patrons on Patreon this week: Chris Hopkins and Johnny Wood are our newest backers. Thank you, Chris and Johnny; your support will help keep the Ultima Codex going, and helps bring us closer to being able to upgrade its hosting. And upgraded hosting means more RAM, more processing power, and more storage space to host files for all of the awesome Ultima fan --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ssshpodcast/message

Director Mike Leigh, writer/broadcaster and Gilbert & Sullivan enthusiast David Nice join Christopher Cook for a pre-show discussion of Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance. Performance by baritone Adrian Powter covering the role of the very modern Major-General, accompanied by Chris Hopkins.

Christopher Cook was in conversation with Sarah Lenton, Opera Historian.  Performance by Natalie Montakhab, covering the role of Zerlina, accompanied by Chris Hopkins, ENO music staff.

This first installment in the newly revamped Evolver podcast features two interviews and a song. First, Chris Hopkins of Evolver Sacramento interviews Charles Eisenstien, author of Sacred Economics: Money, Gift, and Society in the Age of Transition, on gift culture and the social evolution of exchange. “Today we put the cart before the horse," Eisenstein says. "We mortgage our choices to the necessity of making a living . . . the incentive structure that’s built into money, because of the way that it’s created and circulated, incentivizes us to do the things we don’t want to do.” “The [GDP] economy could shrink and we could become better off if there are other ways that we’re meeting our needs . . . contrary to an economist’s view, it’s not shrinking our well-being.” Next, Robin Gunkel of Evolver Baltimore interviews Anne Waldman, poet, activist, and co-founder with Allen Ginsberg of the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics. Anne discusses her experience with Buddhism, Outrider poetics, Maria Sabina’s inspiration, and how to continue community engagement in the Kali Yuga age. “Don’t be a dilettante," says Waldman. "Know where you’re putting your attention . . . don’t be naïve, know the science, and be articulate on behalf of other life forms.” “I think we have to work with language, not just another language but . . . finding a language that’s not of Empire, command, martial and so on.” This podcast closes with Anne’s musical performance of the poem Avalokiteshvara from her album The Milk of Universal Kindness. Image by silentinfinite.com

Evolver the Podcast: Sacred Psychedelics and Their Transformative Power In this episode we have discussions with two amazing individuals about their journey and transformation with Psychedelics. First up we have Evolver co-founder Jonathan Talat Phillips interviewing Reality Sandwich contributor Adam Elenbaas about his new book, Fishers of Men: The Gospel of an Ayahuasca Vision Quest. Adam discusses his journey from being a “hell-damning” fundamentalist Christian to recovering from drug addiction and healing himself and his family line through ayahuasca ceremonies in the Amazon. He shares his encounters with mystical beings and inter-dimensional creatures during his adventures with this shamanic brew, as well as his thoughts on why Jesus was the social activist version of the Buddha, how there is nothing to fear in the entire cosmos, and ways we might redeem modern Christianity. Next up I interviewed Isabella Stoloff who is the Evolver Regional coordinator for Evolver Orange County. She is also a practicing Shaman and heads up the Orange County Healing Center. She tells a little about how she came to be involved with Evolver through her Shamanic work in the Amazon. In this interview she mentions a Love meditation that she did at the Evolver Long Beach Love Spore and that was actually captured on video and is up on youtube.com, you will find the link below. Finally we have another amazing story of transformation with Jennifer Palmer interviewing Charles Shaw talking about his journey, and how he had been “paroled from hell”. Charles has been a long time contributor with Reality Sandwich, he has also spoken at a number of different Evolver Spores. Currently his book “Exile Nation: Drugs, Prisons, Politics & Spirituality” is being released chapter by chapter on Reality Sandwich, the most recent installation was chapter 12. Charles is also about to kick off his “Light and Shadow: Exploring Personal & Cultural Transformation” tour. The tour will be visiting over thirty cities and will feature both Charles Shaw and Michael Garfield. While on the road Charles will be shooting for his upcoming documentary project “Unheard Voices”. Enjoy the interview and check out everything that Charles is up to. I'm happy to announce that we've joined the Alterati family of podcasts, which I'm very excited about. I also want to thank everyone that helps make things like this possible, such as the Evolver Social Movement, and thanks to Inner Traditions for sponsoring this month. This is such an amazing, powerful and inspiring episode, I think you will all enjoy it very much. I'm Chris Hopkins, if you would like to contact me at all you can find me on facebook as “Evolver Sacramento”, on Evolver.net “Chris Hopkins”, or just email me “chris@barbelithlives.com, thanks for listening. Adam Elenbaas: -http://www.realitysandwich.com/blog/adam_elenbaas -http://www.fishersofmenbook.com/ Charles Shaw: -http://www.realitysandwich.com/blog/1265 -http://www.facebook.com/pages/Charles-Shaws-Exile-Nation/194774346777 Isabella Stoloff: -www.isabellastoloff.com -http://www.youtube.com/user/isabellastoloff www.realitysandwich.com www.evolver.net www.alterati.com www.innertraditions.com

This is my favorite episode we've done so far. We have three amazing interviews. The first is an interview with Jonathan Talat Phillips interviewing Gary Lachman the rockstar (Guitarist for Blondie) turned occult author. The focus of this interview is to discuss Gary's new book Jung the Mystic. The next interview is a conversation between me and Baza Novic, one of the regional coordinators from Evolver LA. We talked about his involvement with Evolver and how it has been driven by his esoteric practice. The Interview is opened with a meditation from Baza. Last we have an interview with Raymond Wiley, that was conducted by Jennifer Palmer. This was a real treat for me. A couple years ago when I first got into the counter culture and the occult my sort of crash course was Raymond's podcast Out There Radio, which I was introduced to from the first Disinformation podcast that he did, and it's been a crazy ride every since. It was awesome to be able to do a podcast with Raymond. This interview is a fantastic conversation between Jennifer and Raymond about the "occult" in a very broad way. Raymond also discusses the importance he feels there is in us recognizing the rich history of the Western Esoteric practice. If you would like to listen to more of Raymond like I mentioned he has a 50 episode series called "Out There Radio" and he is also doing the Disinformation podcasts. Check them out! I hope you all enjoy listening to this podcast as much as I enjoyed making it. It was definitely an adventure getting this one made. If anyone would like to contact me you can message me on Evolver as Chris Hopkins, message me on Facebook as Evolver Sacramento, or just email me Chris@Barbelithlives.com. Below are all the links to websites relative to the show and the Guests. Gary Lachman: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Valentine_Lachman http://www.realitysandwich.com/user/gary_lachman http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=759867845&ref=ts Baza Novic: prosiousness.weebly.com http://www.evolver.net/user/post_historic_heretic Evolver Global Map Raymond Wiley: http://www.disinfo.com/tag/disinformation-the-podcast/ http://outthereradio.net/ http://www.facebook.com/#!/raymondwiley?v=info&ref=ts www.evolver.net www.realitysandwich.com http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Evolver-Social-Movement/309517367730?ref=ts