Podcast appearances and mentions of Chris Van Dusen

My guest this week is Chris Van Dusen, a Senior Partner at Solyco Capital, a vertically integrated PE/VC firm providing capital and operational support to late-stage startups and growth companies. With over $20M in marketing leadership experience, he helped drive a $75M exit as Chief Growth Officer at Balanced Health Botanicals and has worked across high-growth sectors from CBD to CPG and spirits.   Chris also co-founded Surf City Still Works, raising $3.7M and scaling it into a 25,000 sq ft production facility—the first of its kind in Orange County. A former founder, operator, and marketing agency leader, he brings deep expertise in capital strategy, brand growth, and building companies from the ground up. Socials and website Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismvandusen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christophervandusen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrismvandusen X: https://x.com/vandusen Website: https://linktr.ee/chrismvandusen   Follow Digital Niche Agency on Socials for Up To Date Marketing Expertise and Insights: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digitalnicheagency Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/digitalnicheagency Instagram: DNA - Digital Niche Agency @digitalnicheagency  Twitter: https://twitter.com/DNAgency_CA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalNicheAgency  

In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler welcomes Chris Van Dusen to unpack the biggest mistakes business owners make when trying to sell—and how to avoid them. From cleaning up your books to understanding your true enterprise value, this is your roadmap to a smarter exit.Here are some of the highlights:Mark and Chris explain the concept of enterprise value, differentiating it from lifestyle businesses.Chris emphasizes the importance of understanding the market and strategic fit for a business looking to sell.Mark and Chris discuss the significance of replacing oneself in a business to increase its value.Chris introduces the term EBITDA and its role in determining business profitability.Mark shares his experience with clients who decide to stay in their business after preparing it for sale.How multiple businesses can be combined to create a larger, more efficient entity.Discussion on the role of investment bankers in helping businesses prepare for sale.Chris advises being prepared for the emotional transition and having a plan for the next chapter. Grab my FREE Ultimate Tax Strategy Guide HERE! Are you ready to get certified in EVERY strategy I teach? Start your journey with a FREE 15-minute demo to explore the Main Street Tax Pro Certification. You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the most significant tax & legal event of the year: Tax and Legal 360 Looking to connect with a rock star law firm? KKOS is only a click away! Check out our YOUTUBE Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/markjkohler Craving more content? Check out my Instagram!

The path from athlete to entrepreneur to investor is paved with hard-won wisdom that few possess. Chris Van Dusen, Senior Partner at Sully Coy Capital, embodies this journey—transforming a career-ending baseball injury into the foundation for entrepreneurial success and eventually becoming a sought-after venture capitalist specializing in sports technology.What separates successful founders from the rest? According to Chris, it's not just about great ideas but resilience in the face of setbacks. Drawing parallels between athletic discipline and entrepreneurial grit, he shares candid insights about the romanticized versus realistic nature of building companies. "Everyone talks about exits, but nobody discusses the graveyard of failed ventures behind each success," Chris reveals, acknowledging his own eight failures behind three successful exits.His investment philosophy focuses on companies with proven product-market fit ready for strategic growth capital. We dive deep into FluidLogic, a revolutionary hydration technology originally developed for motorsports that's now expanding into military and industrial applications. The company exemplifies what Chris looks for—innovative solutions to fundamental problems with applications across multiple verticals.For founders seeking investment, Chris offers rare transparency about the venture process, explaining why cold pitches rarely succeed and how relationship networks drive the best deals. He emphasizes the critical difference between "just needing money" and finding strategic partners who bring industry expertise and connections that accelerate growth far beyond what capital alone provides.Perhaps most valuable is his direct advice to aspiring entrepreneurs: "Just start." Understanding the difference between low-risk "two-way doors" where you can experiment versus high-commitment "one-way doors" like taking outside investment could save countless founders from premature failure. Focus on dominating one market before expanding, and recognize when your company needs visionary leadership versus operational management.Ready to build something meaningful? Listen now to gain insights that might just transform your entrepreneurial journey.Join the What if it Did Work movement on FacebookGet the Book!www.omarmedrano.comwww.calendly.com/omarmedrano/15min

Dance cards at the ready, dear listener. This little love play is about to begin. As Colin arrives fashionably late to the Queen's Ball, we'll be chasséing our way past the Lord Squad and lurking behind broken columns for the next part of our S3E4 rewatch. After a danceus interruptus sends Debling's proposal plans waltzing out the window, we'll be battling it out with Eros and Psyche, not drinking lemonade with Miss Francesca and solving the mystery of the view across the square. Perhaps you should put your armour back on, Colin. It appears you and Miss Featherington have something to resolve. Do try not to injure yourself too badly, though. You'll be needing those hands for later. *Show Notes: Crumbs Entertainment Weekly: New stills from Bridgerton Season 4Reddit: Theory about Peneloise stillWhat's On Netflix: Tudum 2025 infoYahoo! News: Filming at Ranger's House, April 2025IG: @BridgertonNetflix celebrates Kanthony's anniversaryTwitter: @PolinWeekNetflix: Multilingual Feature announced ft. Garden apology sceneHarper's Bazaar: Interview with Nicola CoughlanNuméro NL: Interview with Yerin HaBAFTA: Vote for the Carriage sceneBAFTA: Nicola Coughlan nominationBAFTA: Erika Ökvist nominationIG: @IHawards: Erika Ökvist and Team awarded International Film & TV Hairdresser of the YearEastern European Comic ConBush Theatre: Superwoman SchemaHarold Pinter Theatre: A Man for All SeasonsDeadline: Phoebe Dynevor cast in ‘Pendulum'Tatler: Regé-Jean Page to star in ‘Count of Monte Cristo'IG: @flamedorkIG: @luztapiaart*Show Notes: Rewatch Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library“After the Rain.” Bridgerton. Written by Chris Van Dusen. Unpublished manuscript (goldenrod revisions, 01/27/2020). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library. "How Bright the Moon." Bridgerton. Written by Sarah L. Thompson. Unpublished manuscript (double blue revisions, no draft date). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library.“Old Friends.” Bridgerton. Written by Lauren Gamble. Unpublished manuscript (yellow revisions, no draft date). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library. Spotify: Bridgerton The Official Podcast: 304 Old Friends with Luke Newton and Jack MurphyReddit: Colin's S3 waistcoat statistics by u/bookmovietvwormHELLO! Magazine: Interview with Sam PhillipsTown & Country: Interview with Sam PhillipsTwitter: @dressed4funeral tweet about Colin interrupting danceLeob: Apuleius' 'Metamorphoses'Louvre: ‘Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss', Antonio Canova*Follow UsPatreon Instagram⁠ ⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠ YouTube

In this episode, we're excited to have Chris Van Dusen from the venture capital world join us. He brings a wealth of experience from both the VC and entrepreneurial worlds. He shares his unique journey through sales, marketing, and three successful business exits. Chris also talks about Solyco Capital, his firm that prioritizes smart capital over mere funding, and their approach to matching investors with the right opportunities.  Tune in as we dive into venture capital strategies, how to navigate investment rounds, and the balance of assessing venture potential. He and Pete also discuss the realities of selling a business and the unexpected lessons learned from being an angel investor. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to perhaps one day sell your business, or are already an investor in the HALO space, Chris's perspective absolutely offers a fresh take! On funding and valuation, Chris states, "To qualify for your Series B, you'd ask . . . did I hit those goals? And secondarily, am I on glide path for the next big growth or step function of my business? If the answer is no, then you're not going to get this larger, new valuation. If the answer is 'maybe, but I need a little bit more time,' maybe you do what's called an extension round . . . it's maybe the same valuation because you really haven't hit it, but you're very close." Key themes discussed Private Equity Fund Term Sheet Dynamics Series B Funding and Valuation Criteria Regrets of Angel Investing Pandemic-Proof Investment Strategies Entrepreneurial Struggles and Successes Navigating Pivots in Startups Challenges in Selling Businesses Entrepreneurial Deal Insights A few key takeaways:  1. Smart Capital Over Just Capital: Chris emphasizes the importance of "smart money" versus just having capital. He elaborates on how smart investors not only provide funds but also strategic guidance and support to help companies scale. 2. Flexible Investment Strategy: Instead of raising a fund and sticking to a mandate, Solyco finds great assets first and then raises capital specifically for each venture. This allows them to be more flexible and diverse in their investment choices. 3. Value and Growth Stages: Chris discusses the importance of each investment stage from Seed to Series A, B, etc. He stresses that value isn't automatically created and validated at every stage; instead, growth and meeting KPIs are crucial for valuation increases. 4. Portfolio Theory in Investing: While angels often invest in single deals that can be risky, professional investment firms use portfolio theory, investing in multiple ventures to balance risks and potential rewards. This allows them to absorb losses more efficiently while aiming for high returns from successful ventures. 5. Relationship Building and Board Involvement: Chris highlights the importance of having seats on the board or being deeply involved in the companies they invest in, to have a better understanding of the business and to support strategic pivots if necessary. Resources:  Chris Van Dusen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismvandusen  Solyco Capital: https://www.solycocapital.com/  Prospect Wizard: http://www.theprospectwizard.com Promotion Vault: http://www.promotionvault.com HigherDose: http://www.higherdose.com

Children's book author and illustrator Chris Van Dusen discusses his career and a new exhibit at Maine Maritime Museum celebrating his work

This episode is part of the 8FE (8-figure entrepreneur) series, where we talk to entrepreneurs who have already passed the million-dollar mark. Are you ready to take your business to 8-figures and beyond?  In this episode of Beyond A Million, Brad sits down with Chris Van Dusen to explore the best strategies for funding your business, standing out in saturated markets, building mission-driven teams, and testing your way to exponential growth.  Chris, who is currently a Senior Partner at Solyco Capital, is a marketing and growth professional with extensive early-stage and capitalization experience. He has built multiple successful businesses, navigated highly regulated industries, and led a company to a $75 million exit. Whether you're looking for ways to fund your existing business or expert insights to get you started on your entrepreneurial journey, this episode is for you.  Tune in!   — Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro  00:01:06 Scaling without external capital  00:03:30 Digital marketing, CRO, and SEO  00:07:11 Differentiation in saturated industries  00:21:47 Marketing techniques and testing culture  00:45:44 Regulatory challenges in the liquor business 00:51:12 California fires and government inefficiency  00:56:56 Incentives and motivation in business  01:04:46 Venture capital vs. private equity  01:22:17 Venture capital incentives and fund performance  01:32:22 Advice for entrepreneurs looking to raise money 01:40:50 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs  01:42:34 Best resources for entrepreneurs  01:46:25 Outro — Additional Resources:

Chris Van Dusen is a Senior Partner at Solyco Capital as well as Chief Growth Officer and Partner in 3 exits through Acquisition. Solyco, is a vertically integrated investment firm that delivers capital solutions for late-stage startup and growth companies. They take a private equity approach to venture capital. Solyco builds its portfolio of assets brand by brand - instead of through specific categories. Once the investment is secured, a partner led team is deployed on secondment to work alongside the portfolio company's executive team. In 2022 Van Dusen joined Solyco. He is the last partner to be brought on by the firm. He manages sourcing of capitalization and serves in CMO and CRO roles for the brands in the portfolio. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Chris Van Dusen about helping startups scale. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How Solyco provides operational support through their Solyco Advisors management consulting firm. - How the team at Solyco is made up of former C-level executives and operators from Fortune 150 companies. - Why Solyco's investment strategy is industry-agnostic and focuses on finding great companies instead of deploying capital according to strict mandates. - How the firm offers an SEC-registered product featuring a portfolio of 11 companies, allowing investors to see the companies and interact with CEOs. - How Solyco's investments span a variety of industries, including biotech, industrial manufacturing, and AI. Connect with Chris: Guest Contact Info LinkedIn Links Mentioned: Solyco Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textHey, welcome to another episode of Making Billions, I'm your host, Ryan Miller, and today I have my dear friend Chris Van Dusen. Chris is the senior partner at a firm known as Solyco Capital that has gone to do get this over $300 million in transaction. What's more, Chris is a three time exited founder that specializes in venture capital from C to Series B investments. So what does this mean? Well, it means that Chris is an expert in venture capital, closing deals and building reputation, relationships and results.Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_MakingBillonsWebsite: https://making-billions.com/[THE GUEST]:  Chris is the senior partner at a firm known as Solyco Capital that has gone to do get this over $300 million in transaction.Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AICan't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showDISCLAIMER: The information in every podcast episode “episode” is provided for general informational purposes only and may not reflect the current law in your jurisdiction. By listening or viewing our episodes, you understand that no information contained in the episodes should be construed as legal or financial advice from the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for legal, financial, or tax counsel on any subject matter. No listener of the episodes should act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information included in, or accessible through, the episodes without seeking the appropriate legal or other professional advice on the particular facts and circumstances at issue from a lawyer, finance, tax, or other licensed person in the recipient's state, country, or other appropriate licensing jurisdiction. No part of the show, its guests, host, content, or otherwise should be considered a solicitation for investment in any way. All views expressed in any way by guests are their own opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the show or its host(s). The host and/or its guests may own some of the assets discussed in this or other episodes, including compensation for advertisements, sponsorships, and/or endorsements. This show is for entertainment purposes only and should not be used as financial, tax, legal, or any advice whatsoever.

Chris Van Dusen is a Senior Partner at Solyco Capital as well as Chief Growth Officer and Partner in 3 exits through Acquisition. Solyco, is a vertically integrated investment firm that delivers capital solutions for late-stage startup and growth companies. They take a private equity approach to venture capital. Solyco builds its portfolio of assets brand by brand - instead of through specific categories. Once the investment is secured, a partner led team is deployed on secondment to work alongside the portfolio company's executive team. In 2022 Van Dusen joined Solyco. He is the last partner to be brought on by the firm. He manages sourcing of capitalization and serves in CMO and CRO roles for the brands in the portfolio. Listen to this insightful RIA episode with Chris Van Dusen about helping startups scale. Here is what to expect on this week's show: - How Solyco provides operational support through their Solyco Advisors management consulting firm. - How the team at Solyco is made up of former C-level executives and operators from Fortune 150 companies. - Why Solyco's investment strategy is industry-agnostic and focuses on finding great companies instead of deploying capital according to strict mandates. - How the firm offers an SEC-registered product featuring a portfolio of 11 companies, allowing investors to see the companies and interact with CEOs. - How Solyco's investments span a variety of industries, including biotech, industrial manufacturing, and AI. Connect with Chris: Links Mentioned: https://www.solycocapital.com/ LinkedIn: @solycocapital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Van Dusen is a senior partner at CECO Capital, a venture capital firm specializing in scaling and exiting businesses. Based in Huntington Beach, California, Chris has a diverse background in construction equipment rentals, real estate investment, marketing, and entrepreneurship. He has a unique and uncommon journey that includes leading roles in successful startups, such as a CBD company that was eventually sold for $75 million. Chris is also a co-founder of a liquor distillery and an experienced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner and instructor.In this engaging episode of the Uncommon Wealth Podcast, host Phillip Ramsey sits down with Chris Van Dusen, a venture capitalist with a truly uncommon path to success. Chris Van Dusen shares his dynamic story, spanning from his beginnings in Connecticut and an unexpected transition from collegiate baseball to economics, all the way to becoming a key partner at CECO Capital. Chris's unique insights into venture capital, business scaling, and strategic exits are captivating, offering listeners both inspiration and practical lessons.Chris delves into the characteristics that define a promising business venture and the importance of investing in people who have previous entrepreneurial experience. He highlights the advantages of CECO Capital's distinctive model, where partners play an active role in scaling businesses and improving operational efficiency. By sharing anecdotes from his diverse career, including successful business exits and his ventures into the CBD and liquor industries, Chris provides a vivid illustration of what it means to lead an uncommon and impactful professional life. His blend of venture acumen and hands-on experience sets the stage for understanding the complexities of today's entrepreneurial and investment landscape.Key Takeaways: CECO Capital's unique model involves active participation through management consulting to drive operational efficiency in early-stage companies. Identifying great companies begins with finding exceptional people who understand the entrepreneurial journey and have relevant experience. The importance of balance between managing lifestyle businesses and scaling those with significant growth potential. Chris's transition from various industries to venture capital highlights a non-linear but richly rewarding career path. The significance of aligning interests between venture capitalists and entrepreneurs to achieve successful outcomes.Notable Quotes: "The entrepreneurial journey has been romanticized over the years, but it is extremely difficult." "I made the joke, put away my rusty toolkit and join an established firm." "Really what it came down to is understanding human incentive around one singular thing." "If you've done it before...that is of interest to start." "The world's a better place when old men plant trees whose shade they will never enjoy"

Have you ever read a book to your kids and been so disappointed by how uninspired the story is? Or how half-baked the visuals are? Or how poor the grammar is? Same. That's why when you come across the truly great ones, you elevate them and celebrate them. Maine author and illustrator (and father of two) Chris Van Dusen joins us to share about all that goes into creating purposeful, high quality children's literature.Episode 115 of Modern Dadhood is our holiday episode. The guys open with a discussion about The Clement Moore classic "'Twas The Night Before Christmas" and debate the merits of modifying classic material in the public domain before transitioning to their conversation with author, illustrator, and father of two, Chris Van Dusen. Chris shares his story of coming up in the art world, and the path that led him to writing and illustrating classic kids books such as Circus Ship, the Mr. Magee series, and the If I Built series as well as illustrating the Mercy Watson series for author Kate DiCamillo.After the interview, Marc shares a story of connecting in person with one of our early guests, singer/songwriter Martin Sexton.From our families to yours, we wish you happy, safe, and fun holidays. - Adam & MarcLINKS:Chris Van Dusen (Official)Chris Van Dusen (Instagram)Chris Van Dusen (Facebook)Martin SextonCaspar BabypantsSpencer AlbeeModern Dadhood (website)AdamFlaherty.tvStuffed Animal (Marc's kids' music)MD (Instagram)MD (Facebook)MD (YouTube)MD (TikTok) #moderndadhood #fatherhood #parenthood #parenting #parentingpodcast #dadding #dadpodcast

O Willow Tree! O Willow Tree! How lovely are thy branches! Alas, dear listeners. It has been quite a journey we have taken together. Join us as we look back over a most remarkable year of Polin, celebrating string quartets, non-friendly dreams and a very Shooketh Colin. We'll be playing Secret Santa for our dearest members of the ton, gifting Byron's novel to an unappreciative Benedict, maple sugar to a suspicious Pen and parmesan cheese ice cream to a grimacing Eloise. And after we've nursed our hangovers with Colin and checked on those pesky staffing issues at Bridgerton House, we'll be joined by the Ghosts of Seasons' Past and Present for a festive trip to the library. Seasons' Greetings, dearest listeners. 'Tis the Season to be Polin. * Show Notes Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library “Art of the Swoon.” Bridgerton. Written by Leila Cohan-Miccio. Unpublished manuscript (cherry revisions, 07/05/2020). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library. “An Affair of Honor.” Bridgerton. Written by Abby McDonald. Unpublished manuscript (buff revisions, 02/26/2020). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library. “The Duke and I.” Bridgerton. Written by Joy C. Mitchell. Unpublished manuscript (buff revisions, 02/19/2020). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library. “Swish.” Bridgerton. Written by Sarah Dollard. Unpublished manuscript (yellow revisions, 01/06/2020). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library. “Oceans Apart.” Bridgerton. Written by Jonathan Igla and Abby McDonald. Unpublished manuscript (goldenrod revisions, 01/20/2020). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library. “After the Rain.” Bridgerton. Written by Chris Van Dusen. Unpublished manuscript (goldenrod revisions, 01/27/2020). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library. “A Bee In Your Bonnet.” Bridgerton. Written by Sarah L. Thompson. Unpublished manuscript (double white revisions, 06/14/2021). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library. “Victory.” Bridgerton. Written by Chris Van Dusen & Jess Brownell. Unpublished manuscript (yellow revisions, 06/04/2021). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library. “An Unthinkable Fate.” Bridgerton. Written by Abby McDonald. Unpublished manuscript (pink revisions, 08/02/2021). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library. “Harmony.” Bridgerton. Written by Oliver Goldstick. Unpublished manuscript (double yellow revisions, 10/29/2021). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library. "Out of the Shadows." Bridgerton. Written by Jess Brownell. Unpublished manuscript (double blue revisions, no draft date). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library. "How Bright the Moon." Bridgerton. Written by Sarah L. Thompson. Unpublished manuscript (double blue revisions, no draft date). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library. "Forces of Nature." Bridgerton. Written by Eli Wilson Pelton. Unpublished manuscript (double white revisions, no draft date). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library. “Old Friends.” Bridgerton. Written by Lauren Gamble. Unpublished manuscript (yellow revisions, no draft date). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library. "Tick Tock." Bridgerton. Written by Azia Squire. Unpublished manuscript (green revisions, no draft date). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library. "Joining of Hands." Bridgerton. Written by Geetika Tandon Lizardi. Unpublished manuscript "Tick Tock." Bridgerton. Written by Azia Squire. Unpublished manuscript (green revisions, no draft date). "Romancing Mr. Bridgerton." Bridgerton. Written by Annabelle Hood. Unpublished manuscript (yellow revisions, no draft date). "Joining of Hands." Bridgerton. Written by Geetika Tandon Lizardi. Unpublished manuscript (double white revisions, no draft date). "Into the Light." Bridgerton. Written by Daniel Robinson. Unpublished manuscript (double white revisions, no draft date). Follow Us Patreon Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠ TikTok⁠⁠ YouTube

Pucker up, dearest listeners. There's a full moon in the sky and a question on Penelope's lips. Join us for Part 2 of our S3E2 rewatch, as we take cover with an abandoned pirate coat, sneak a peek at a little Parisian smut and take a crash course in Bandaging Mister Bridgerton. Once Pen's made sure her hand is all patched up, we shall be galloping along to the nearest lunar soirée to search for a missing bonbon, take a sex ed class with Portia and mourn the loss of a quickly departed steed. As we get back into the saddle with Season 1 Colin, we'll also be commiserating with Window Pen, planning our next paycheck with Rae and slipping into the garden for a covert meeting with an old friend: the Pointy Topiary. And once hope is lost, on an unknown night of the week, in the heart of Mayfair, in a moonlit garden in Grosvenor Square, we'll sobbing along as Colin Bridgerton kisses Penelope Featherington. And, dear listener, it will be bloody glorious. * Show Notes - Crumbs: YouTube: Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha read from ‘An Offer from a Gentleman' Bustle: Bridgerton's Yerin Ha Teases Benedict's “Mr. Darcy Vibes” In Season 4 Tudum: Netflix announces Netflix Moments campaign Town & Country: Jonathan Bailey confirms continued working collaboration with Jack the Horse The Hollywood Reporter: Jonathan Bailey says he'll ‘always come back' to Bridgerton Harper's Bazaar: Feature on Nicola Coughlan getting ready for the Women of the Year Awards Harper's Bazaar: Nicola Coughlan's speech at the Women of the Year Awards HURR X Choose Love The Hollywood Reporter: First look at ‘The Faraway Tree' Deadline: Luke Newton joins sci-fi thrilled ‘White Mars' PEOPLE: Interview with Luke Newton for PEOPLE's 2024 Sexiest Man Alive issue Student Life: Adjoa Andoh speaks at WashU Boots UK: Christmas campaign starring Adjoa Andoh IG: Mum I'm in a Movie Etsy: Polinfancomic Show Notes - Rewatch: Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library "Out of the Shadows." Bridgerton. Written by Jess Brownell. Unpublished manuscript (double blue revisions, no draft date). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library. "How Bright the Moon." Bridgerton. Written by Sarah L. Thompson. Unpublished manuscript (double blue revisions, no draft date). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library. "Forces of Nature." Bridgerton. Written by Eli Wilson Pelton. Unpublished manuscript (double white revisions, no draft date). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library. "Tick Tock." Bridgerton. Written by Azia Squire. Unpublished manuscript (green revisions, no draft date). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library. "Joining of Hands." Bridgerton. Written by Geetika Tandon Lizardi. Unpublished manuscript (double white revisions, no draft date). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library. Reddit: Colin's S3 waistcoat statistics by u/bookmovietvworm “Diamond of the First Water.” Bridgerton. Written by Chris Van Dusen. (Published script). Deadline. “Capital R Rake.” Bridgerton. Written by Chris Van Dusen. (Published script). Deadline. IG: @jessie_hmua Penelope's Full Moon Ball make-up breakdown IG: @jessie_hmua Penelope's First Kiss make-up breakdown IG: @faridaghwedar Penelope's Full Moon Ball hair breakdown IG: @faridaghwedar Penelope's First Kiss hair breakdown IG: @faridaghwedar Penelope's Promenade hair breakdown Spotify: The Wheelchair Activist – Disability in Bridgerton with Zak Ford-Williams Twitter: Harriet Cairns on Finch, Philipa and consent * Follow Us Patreon Instagram⁠ TikTok⁠ YouTube

Imagine it with us, listeners. A dashing suitor – sorry, tutor – and his very teachable pupil dedicated to academic pursuits. What could possibly go astray? Accompany us to Rotten Row for fresh air, a fluttering of fans and a little failed flirting as we begin our rewatch of S3E2 ‘How Bright the Moon.' As a brightly coloured bonnet and a fatalistic gust of wind conspire to forge this particular history of connection, we'll be reminiscing over mornings at the bordello, Sunday teas at Bridgerton House and a most remarkable shade of blue. So take a gulp of your emotional support lemonade and grab your playing cards – it's time for an eagerly awaited visit to the classrooms of Grosvenor Square. You wish for no more talk of books, Colin? We've heard through the grapevine that your star pupil is preparing her own seminar, ‘Romancing Professor Bridgerton,' and we'd bet anything she's going to get full marks. * Spoiler Warning 40:26-40:36 - Brief mention of a Season 4 filming leak * Show Notes   Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library "After the Rain." Bridgerton. Written by Chris Van Dusen. Unpublished manuscript (1/27/2020). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library.   "Off to the Races." Bridgerton. Written by Daniel Robinson. Unpublished manuscript (4/29/2021). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library.   "The Choice." Bridgerton. Written by Lou-Lou Igbokwe. Unpublished manuscript (8/2/2021). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library.   "The Viscount Who Loved Me." Bridgerton. Written by Jess Brownell. Unpublished manuscript (10/13/2021). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library.   "Out of the Shadows." Bridgerton. Written by Jess Brownell. Unpublished manuscript (double blue revisions, no draft date). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library.   "How Bright the Moon." Bridgerton. Written by Sarah L. Thompson. Unpublished manuscript (double blue revisions, no draft date). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library.  "Forces of Nature." Bridgerton. Written by Eli Wilson Pelton. Unpublished manuscript (double white revisions, no draft date). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library.   "Old Friends." Bridgerton. Written by Lauren Gamble. Unpublished manuscript (yellow revisions, no draft date). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library.   "Tick Tock." Bridgerton. Written by Azia Squire. Unpublished manuscript (green revisions, no draft date). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library.   "Romancing Mr. Bridgerton." Bridgerton. Written by Annabelle Hood. Unpublished manuscript (yellow revisions, no draft date). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library.   "Joining of Hands." Bridgerton. Written by Geetika Tandon Lizardi. Unpublished manuscript (double white revisions, no draft date). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library.  "Into the Light." Bridgerton. Written by Daniel Robinson. Unpublished manuscript (double white revisions, no draft date). Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library.   Reddit: Colin's S3 waistcoat statistics by u/bookmovietvworm IG: @jessie_hmua Penelope's Promenade make-up breakdown IG: @faridaghwedar Penelope's Promenade hair breakdown  House and Garden: Inside Bridgerton Season 3's set design  *  Follow Us  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whatabarbpod/   Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/whatabarbpod/ ⁠ ⁠  TikTok⁠: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatabarbpod⁠    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhataBarbPod 

Mike "C-Roc" welcomes Chris Van Dusen, a Senior Partner at Solyco Capital, a powerhouse in venture capital and private equity. Known for scaling late-stage startups and building powerful brands, Chris shares his journey of resilience and determination. From navigating major setbacks in his career to thriving in high-stakes industries like alcoholic beverages and CBD, he emphasizes the value of grit, perseverance, and facing challenges head-on. Chris also dives into the life lessons he's learned through practicing Jiu-Jitsu, a passion he discovered later in life, and how it has shaped his approach to both business and personal growth. Chris and "C-Roc" discuss pushing past ego, finding comfort in discomfort, and embracing life's obstacles as opportunities for growth. If you're looking for inspiration on how to thrive in tough environments and stay committed to success, this episode is packed with actionable insights! Website- https://www.solycocapital.com/ Social Media Links/Handles: https://www.instagram.com/chrismvandusen https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismvandusen/

When a circus ship runs aground, the poor animals are left on their own, but they soon win over the wary townspeople with their kind, courageous ways.

Today, Chris shares his story, from playing college baseball to founding multiple successful businesses and eventually joining SEO Capital. We dive deep into the nuances of venture capital, the importance of investing in people, and the unique approach SEO Capital takes in identifying and supporting great companies. If you're eager to understand how to navigate the VC world, grow your business, and learn from someone who's been through it all, this episode is packed with valuable insights.#RickJordan #Podcast #EntrepreneurWe Meet:Chris Van Dusen, Senior Partner at Solyco CapitalConnect:Connect with Rick: https://linktr.ee/mrrickjordanConnect with Chris: https://www.solycocapital.com/chris-van-dusen/ Universal Rate & Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/allinwithrickjordanSubscribe & Review to ALL IN with Rick Jordan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RickJordanALLINAbout Chris: Chris Van Dusen is a Senior Partner at Solyco Capital as well as Chief Growth Officer and Partner in 3 exits through Acquisition. Solyco, is a vertically integrated investment firm that delivers capital solutions for late-stage startup and growth companies. They take a private equity approach to venture capital. Solyco builds its portfolio of assets brand by brand - instead of through specific categories. Once the investment is secured, a partner led team is deployed on secondment to work alongside the portfolio company's executive team. In 2022 Van Dusen joined Solyco. He is the last partner to be brought on by the firm. He manages sourcing of capitalization and serves in CMO and CRO roles for the brands in the portfolio. Chris Van Dusen is a successful marketing and growth professional with extensive early stage and capitalization experience. Prior to joining Solyco, he launched marketing agency Parcon LLC. He was a partner in an Orange County liquor distillery, Surf City Still Works, where he led the successful merger with Kimo Sabe. He is formally the Chief Growth Officer (CGO) of Balanced Health Botanicals (BHB) in Denver, CO which he successfully exited in 2021. Chris received his Bachelor's degree in Economics from the College of William and Mary. He is active in the community and has held a variety of board seats at institutions like the Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) and the Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF). In addition to his non-profit work, Chris is a National Board member of Alder, a member of Entrepreneurs Organization(EO), and has traveled extensively speaking on a variety of topics. A life-long athlete he also has is black belt in Jiu Jitsu.

Episode Title: The World Of Venture Capital and How They Pick Winning Investments In Startups and Early Stage Businesses Guest: Chris Van Dusen - Senior Partner at Slyco Capital Guest Bio: Chris Van Dusen is a seasoned entrepreneur and senior partner at Slyco Capital, a creative venture capital firm focused on identifying and growing early-stage companies. Chris brings a wealth of experience in venture capital, having had multiple successful exits himself, and now helps guide startups and entrepreneurs through strategic investments and operational support. His passion for building and scaling businesses is reflected in his hands-on approach with portfolio companies, as Slyco Capital combines capital with strategic mentorship, operations, and growth services. Episode Summary: In this insightful episode, Matty A. welcomes Chris Van Dusen, Senior Partner at Slyco Capital, to discuss the current market landscape and how his venture capital firm is strategically navigating these times of uncertainty. Chris shares his unique investment approach, highlighting the importance of smart capital, people analysis, and the balance between growth and yield in early-stage businesses. They also dive into the practical uses of AI, with a focus on one of Chris's portfolio companies, AI.io, which is revolutionizing global sports scouting. Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking investment or an investor looking for the next big opportunity, this episode is packed with actionable advice on capital raising, company scaling, and making strategic investments in an evolving market. Key Topics: How Slyco Capital approaches venture investing differently with a focus on strategic and operational support (03:00) The importance of people analysis and what Slyco Capital looks for in founders and leadership teams (10:08) How to evaluate early-stage companies for investment, focusing on traction, growth potential, and the ability to scale (13:30) The shift from growth to yield in the venture space and the impact of current market conditions on early-stage investing (14:20) Why not all capital is created equal: The difference between regular capital and smart capital (30:16) Practical applications of AI in business, including Chris's portfolio company AI.io, and its impact on sports scouting (20:00) The importance of always raising capital and being a strong storyteller as an entrepreneur (27:00) Chris's personal investment philosophy and the importance of diversification (39:00) Time-Stamped Highlights: [00:00] - Introduction to Chris Van Dusen and what Slyco Capital is focused on. [03:00] - How Slyco Capital approaches venture investing with strategic partnerships and operational support. [10:08] - What Slyco Capital looks for in founders and leadership teams during the investment process. [13:30] - How Slyco Capital evaluates early-stage companies, focusing on growth potential and scalability. [14:20] - The shift from growth to yield and how current market conditions are affecting venture capital. [20:00] - Chris discusses AI.io and how it's democratizing global sports scouting. [27:00] - Why storytelling is critical for entrepreneurs raising capital. [30:16] - The difference between regular capital and smart capital. [39:00] - Chris shares his personal investment philosophy and the importance of diversification. Notable Quotes: "We invest in people and platforms, and those things can't be decoupled." — Chris Van Dusen "Sell me the wind, not just the boat. I want to know how your company is going to take advantage of what's happening in the market." — Chris Van Dusen "The best founders are the best storytellers." — Chris Van Dusen "Not all capital is created equal; smart capital comes with relationships, expertise, and strategic value." — Chris Van Dusen Calls-to-Action: Text 'XRAY' to 844.447.1555 for a free financial portfolio review. Text 'DEALS' to 844.447.1555 for private investment opportunities. Follow @officialmattya on social media platforms. Visit Shop.MillionaireMindcast.com for all our latest resources and merchandise. Subscribe and share the podcast to support the channel. Resources Mentioned: AI.io - Revolutionizing Global Sports Scouting Slyco Capital   Episode Sponsored By: Discover Financial Millionaire Mindcast Shop: Buy the Rich Life Planner and Get the Wealth-Building Bundle for FREE! Visit: https://shop.millionairemindcast.com/ MY FIRST 50K!: Visit https://wiseinvestorcollective.com/ and submit your application to join!

In this conversation, Jim interviews Chris Van Dusen, senior partner at Solyco Capital, about his journey as an athlete and entrepreneur. They discuss the importance of having a mindset of resilience and determination, learned through athletics, in facing challenges and failures in business. Chris shares his experience of starting and scaling multiple businesses, including a CBD brand and a liquor distillery, and eventually selling them. 3 Key Takeaways: Athletics as a Foundation: Athletics can teach valuable skills such as resilience, determination, and the ability to handle failure, which are crucial for business success. Strategic Business Foundations: When starting a business, it is important to have a clear end goal and to build a strong foundation that can attract investors. Optimizing Business Growth: Scaling a business requires optimizing various aspects such as marketing, sales, supply chain, and profitability. Whether starting a new venture or scaling an existing one, the lessons shared emphasize the importance of building a solid foundation, optimizing operations, and maintaining a mindset of continuous learning and adaptability. Connect with Chris Van Dusen: Website: www.solycocapital.com/ Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/chrismvandusen/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/chrismvandusen/?hl=en

Of British and East Asian heritage, rising star of stage and screen, actor James Phoon will be joining Shonda Rhimes and Chris Van Dusen's critically acclaimed Netflix show BRIDGERTON as Harry Dankworth. His other television work includes a recurring role as Hamish Campbell in BBC THREE's comedy horror series WRECK, written by Ryan J. Brown and directed by Chris Baugh.  A graduate from The Guildford School of Acting, James made his debut West End performance in the role of Craig Bowker Junior and the understudy for Scorpius Malfoy in the Palace Theatre production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD. Phoon is currently rehearsing for his National Theatre debut as Branwell Brontë in Sarah Gordon's new play UNDERDOG: THE OTHER OTHER BRONTE alongside Gemma Whelan, Adele James and Rhiannon Clements.  James is also well known for his voice work, particularly for iconic gaming franchises. Credits include the role of Sun in Netflix's GLAAD award winning DESTA:THE MEMORIES BETWEEN, Sega's BAFTA nominated TOTAL WAR: WARHAMMER III (2022), TOTAL WAR: THREE KINGDOMS (2019), THE TALOS PRINCIPLE 2 (2023), EVIL WEST (2022), ARKNIGHTS (2019) and many more.  Phoon's voice work has also extended to the screen, with credits including the highly praised PARIAH NEXUS, JOJO & GRAN GRAN, NINJA EXPRESS and DODO.  James is playing the role of ‘Branwell Brontë', the only son of the Brontë family, with the play exploring their unique sibling power dynamics that shaped their uneven rise to fame.Off the stage, Phoon will be joining the highly anticipated season three of NETFLIX hit BRIDGERTON as series regular ‘Dankworth' - see his Hollywood Reporter announcement here and an interview he did with Digital Spy here.  He is also reprising his role in BBC horror series THE WRECK, set to TX 26th March.

Periodic Fantasy Gird you garters and rouge your heaving bosoms as we get stuck right into the bodice ripping excitement of Period Fantasy! (or Periodic in our case.) From Bridgerton to Lady Jane, Outlander to Highlander, we're exploring those shows and movies that are the happy brain candy for those of us who love a good "costume thing"! The whole team is back for this one and it feels so good! From Shondaland and creator Chris Van Dusen, the first season of Bridgerton follows Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor), the eldest daughter of the powerful Bridgerton family as she makes her debut onto Regency London's competitive marriage market. A huge thank you to all our young lords and ladies (and any who are neither) who listen avidly to each edition of Whistledown's movie reviews and scandal podcast, especially those debutants joining in on the live-chat during the Twitch stream this week (and every week!). If you haven't done so before, take your cart to to the ball that is our to the live show 7:30pm next Tuesday! Special love and thanks goes to those who have financially bolstered this podcast via dropping some their coins into our Ko-Fi cup and now also by subscribing on Twitch! Your generosity is always appreciated! If you feel so inclined drop us a sub! The more subs we get the more Emotes You get! Every bit of your support helps us to keep the kabuki performers paid. Don't fret if you can't be there for the recording though as you can catch them on Youtube usually later that very night. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss them! https://youtu.be/gcFAqaBFydA WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK! Send in voicemails or emails with your opinions on this show (or any others) to info@theperiodictableofawesome.com Please make sure to join our social networks too!  We're on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TPToA/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/TPToA Facebook: www.facebook.com/PeriodicTableOfAwesome Instagram: www.instagram.com/theperiodictableofawesome/ https://youtu.be/gpv7ayf_tyE?si=TPf4mMnsDR7QAQO3 https://youtu.be/PwFty8yi1cU?si=T3F_ldqo3MlHNaBR https://youtu.be/fPiztxYR9sU?si=qg-gKmfZHwGFSa3k https://youtu.be/_KzsTKqTq1M?si=ioCFpyFMXDljdynd

Please join Marsha Casper Cook,Vicki Stiefel and Crystal Miles Gauthier on Thursday July 11 at Noon EST  11CST 10 MT 9PST for a fun-packed discussion about the Bridgerton series that they enjoyed. Bridgerton is an American historical romance television series created by Chris Van Dusen for Netflix. Based on the book series by Julia Quinn, it is Shondaland's first scripted show for Netflix. The Deception (Book 2, The Secret Tales) Coming June 15!!! http://www.vickistiefel.net/ https://www.facebook.com/share/i2vWbsnQrN8CBSQL/?mibextid=ievgj2 http://www.marshacaspercook http://www.cjpromomkt.com/ https://juliaquinn.com/bridgerton-family-tree/

Giuseppe Castellano talks to illustrator and author, Chris Van Dusen, about the pros and cons of using gouache—and why spittle is a problem; why calling an illustrator's work “old-fashioned” is not a productive critique; how children's book writers can spend their time if they want to rhyme; and more.

pWotD Episode 2572: Bridgerton Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of a popular Wikipedia page every day.With 189,549 views on Friday, 17 May 2024 our article of the day is Bridgerton.Bridgerton is an American historical romance television series created by Chris Van Dusen for Netflix. Based on the book series by Julia Quinn, it is Shondaland's first scripted show for Netflix. It revolves around an eponymous fictional family and is set in the competitive world of Regency era London's ton during the social season in the early 1800s, where young marriageable nobility and gentry are introduced into society.The first season debuted on December 25, 2020. The second season premiered on March 25, 2022. The series was renewed for a third and fourth season in April 2021. In May 2023, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story was released, a spin-off series focused on Queen Charlotte. The third season will premiere in two parts; the first premiered on May 16, 2024, and will be followed by the second on June 13, 2024.The show's second season set a record and cemented Bridgerton as a franchise per Entertainment Weekly. Bridgerton was positively received for its direction, actor performances, production and set design, winning two Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards, a Make-Up Artists And Hair Stylists Guild Awards, and nominations at the Primetime Emmy Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, Satellite Awards and NAACP Image Awards. The music score by Kris Bowers earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:27 UTC on Saturday, 18 May 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Bridgerton on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm Raveena Standard.

The Circus Ship by Chris Van Dusen

Learning to Ski with Mr. Magee by Chris Van Dusen

Book read by: Laura Marshall, Podcast produced by: Audio Mommy Podcast, Book Written by: Chris Van Dusen

In this episode, we have a seat at the cool kids' table as award-winning picture book creators Mac Barnett and Christian Robinson talk about their fun and enjoyably profound collaboration, Twenty Questions. Mac Barnett is the author of many beloved picture books for children, including Just Because, illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault; A Polar Bear in the Snow, illustrated by Shawn Harris; John's Turn, illustrated by Kate Berube; and President Taft Is Stuck in the Bath, illustrated by Chris Van Dusen. He is also the author of several books illustrated by Jon Klassen, including Sam and Dave Dig a Hole, a Caldecott Honor Book and E. B. White Read-Aloud Awardwinner; the shape trilogy; and The Wolf, the Duck, and the Mouse, an E. B. White Read-Aloud Awardwinner. Mac Barnett lives in California. Christian Robinson is the best-selling illustrator of several books for children, including Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña, which was named a Caldecott Honor Book and a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book; Leo: A Ghost Story by Mac Barnett; Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker by Patricia Hruby Powell, a Robert F. Sibert Honor Book; The Bench by Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex; and Nina: A Story of Nina Simone by Traci N. Todd, a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book. Christian Robinson lives in California. Transcription: You can read the transcription on The Children's Book Review. Order copies: Twenty Questions on Bookshop.org and Amazon. Resources: Learn more about Mac Barnett here: https://www.macbarnett.com/. Learn more about Christian Robinson here: https://www.theartoffun.com/. Discussion Topics: Things that guide and drive Mac Barnett and Christian Robinson to write books for kids. Childhood books that inspire[d] them and influences their work. Their day-to-day practices that may surprise you. The seed of inspiration for Twenty Questions. The illustrations of Christian Robinson and creating the artwork. Taking straightforward concepts and turning them into something profound—the secret sauce of creating picture books. Collaborating between author and illustrator. Mac and Christian share their favorite parts of the book. The impact they hope Twenty Questions will have on readers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechildrensbookreview/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechildrensbookreview/support

Notes:Fable and the Verbivore reference an intimate scene in The Duke and I that reads like a rape, but where the consequences of that situation aren't trully confronted and addressed. The TV series does a slightly better job of showing that this is a disturbing breach of trust, but the Verbivore mentions that she feels they could have gone farther to have the character Daphne understand and grapple with the impact her choice had on her partner Simon and have them work through it together. Here are a few articles that discuss some of this further:- Insider Article “The controversial rape scene in 'Bridgerton' started a 'really great conversation around consent,' says show's intimacy coordinator”- Vox Article “Bridgerton has a rape scene, but it's not treated like one” - NWA Center for “Why We Need to Talk About Sexual Assault & Bridgerton”The Verbivore mentions that season 3 of Bridgerton will be focusing on Penelope and Colin's story. As of this episode, they are still in production and a release date has not yet been given. But, a prequel that focuses on Queen Charlotte's original love story is releasing May 4th, 2023 on Netflix. Here are a few videos and articles we referenced for this conversation:- CBS Mornings Interview with Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers talk story behind “Bridgerton"- The Take YouTube Video “Bridgerton is a Fan Fiction About Today”- The Take YouTube Video “Why Bridgerton Season 2 Works - Secrets of the Enemies-to-Lovers Trope”- Deadline - Pilot Script of Season 1, Episode 1: “Diamond of the First Water” Books and TV Series Mentioned:- Bridgerton: The Duke and I (Bridgertons Book 1) by Julia Quinn - The Viscount Who Loved Me: Bridgerton (Bridgertons Book 2) by Julia Quinn - An Offer From a Gentleman: Bridgerton (Bridgertons Book 3) by Julia Quinn - Romancing Mister Bridgerton: Penelope & Colin's Story (Bridgertons Book 4) by Julia Quinn - To Sir Phillip, With Love: Bridgerton (Bridgertons Book 5) by Julia Quinn - Bridgerton Season 1 and 2 (Netflix) - Shondaland, Written by Chris Van Dusen and Others (Writers Room)- Persuasion by Jane Austen - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Music from: https://filmmusic.io ‘Friendly day' by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

We review the book "A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee" by Chris Van DusenSupport the show

Chris Van Dusen, illustrator of the Mercy Watson books and author-illustrator of Hattie & Hudson, The Circus Ship, Randy Riley's Really Big Hit, and Big Truck, Little Island, talks to Candlewick Press about his childhood, his work for children's media giants like Nickelodeon, and his art outside of the world of kid lit. Episode show notes and cited sources: Chris talks about his childhood in this interview with Reading Rockets. Portland Press Herald offers a deeper dive into Chris's life. Chris discusses his early career in illustration in this interview with L.L.Bean. Chris talks about his work for Nickelodeon and Disney magazines. Learn more about Chris at chrisvandusen.com.

Like you, WE CANNOT BELIEVE IT!! But yes, it really is him. Chris Van Dusen sits down with us in this bonus episode to talk all things, parenting, Maine and Mercy Watson. PLUS, he also shares the origin story of The Circus Ship! How lucky are we?!

Based on the novels by Julia Quinn, Bridgerton follows eight members of a powerful family in Regency-era England as they attempt to find love. Series creator Chris Van Dusen describes the pressure he felt writing season two after the overwhelming success of the first season: "There were a lot of expectations that were put onto it after it became Netflix's most-watched English language series ever, and it was embraced in such a huge way around the globe. I think going into season two, it [was] a very different thing from creating and producing and writing the first season of an unknown show." Van Dusen goes on to break down the core themes of the show and how he approached centering a new member of the Bridgerton family in season two: "It all comes down to character and character development, and with Anthony (Jonathan Bailey), we got to develop and explore his story across two amazing seasons. I've always said that the underlying narrative arc of Bridgerton is this question of whether love can conquer all. Season two looks at that question through the lens of familial duty, so we were exploring this push and pull of head versus heart, of love versus duty." Bridgerton is now streaming on Netflix. Don't forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes!   Now available on Google Podcasts!  

It's a wrap party, as Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey return to break down Kate Sharma and Anthony Bridgerton's enemies to lovers relationship over the course of the season. And Cheryl Dunye, director of Episodes 207 and 208 walks host Gabrielle Collins through filming some of the big Kanthony “pay off” moments, and the mindset behind the scenes that helped elevate the characters throughout.  You can (re)watch Bridgerton on Netflix now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cheryl Dunye, director of Episodes 207 and 208 joins host Gabrielle Collins to discuss Cheryl's process, behind-the-scenes Easter Eggs and the significance of the last two episodes of Bridgerton's second season. Then Cheryl and Nicola Caughlan, aka Penelope Featherington, unpack the heartbreaking “break up” scene between Penelope and Eloise.  You can (re)watch Bridgerton on Netflix now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Verica, director and Head of Creative Production at Shondaland returns as host Gabrielle Collins and Charithra Chandran (Edwina Sharma) unpack the wild ride of Episode 6, “The Choice.” Charithra describes Edwina's character growth as she finds her voice, plus Tom explores behind-the-scenes extras from the set.  You can (re)watch Bridgerton on Netflix now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simone Ashley (Kate Sharma) and Tom Verica, director and Head of Creative Production at Shondaland walk host Gabrielle Collins through the pivotal turning point of the season, Episode 5, “An Unthinkable Fate.” Our guests explore the continuous increase of tension through Kate and Anthony's relationship and the tumultuous dinner scene at the Bridgerton estate.  You can (re)watch Bridgerton on Netflix now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Novel series author Julia Quinn and Director Alex Pillai return to break down the second half of the weekend fanfare at the Bridgerton family's country home in Episode 4, “Victory.” Host Gabrielle Collins guides us through Daphne and Anthony's role reversal, the impact of the Sharma sisters, and how Eloise and the other women of the Bridgerverse use their superpowers.  You can (re)watch Bridgerton on Netflix now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Novel series author Julia Quinn and Ruth Gemmell (Lady Violet Bridgerton) join host Gabrielle Collins to explore all the grief, sibling rivalry and heartfelt moments jam packed into Episode 3, “A Bee In Your Bonnet.” Director Alex Pillai shares deleted scenes and what it took to bring those powerful back stories, and a competitive game of pall mall to life.  You can (re)watch Bridgerton on Netflix now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke Newton and Luke Thompson (Colin and Benedict Bridgerton) join host Gabrielle Collins as they talk on-set antics, and dissect their sibling dynamics and differing quests to self-discovery in Episode 2 “Off to the Races.” Plus, the Viscount himself, Jonathan Bailey, takes us into Anthony's internal world and behind the scenes of fencing in the rain.  You can (re)watch Bridgerton on Netflix now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi, Drama Queen fans! iHeartPodcasts and host Gabrielle Collins are excited to launch Bridgerton Season 2! With guest hosts from the show's creative team, Bridgerton: The Official Podcast will take you inside the NEW season of the hit Netflix show. The conversation each week will deep dive into Bridgerton's social season, the costumes and sets, the historical context of the era, and more. Get the inside scoop directly from the cast and all the drama you can handle from the rewatch podcast. Don't just take our word for it, check out the trailer to decide for yourself!   About Bridgerton: A Netflix Companion Series Podcast - Hosted by Gabrielle Collins along with guest hosts from the show's creative team, the Behind the Bridgertons podcast will take you inside the NEW Netflix show, featuring insight from series creator Chris Van Dusen, the key creatives and Julia Quinn, author of the popular book series that inspired the show. Much like Lady Whistledown's inside scoop, the conversation each week will take you inside Bridgerton's social season, the costumes and sets, the historical context of the era, and more.   Listen and subscribe to Bridgerton here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi, Almost Famous fans! iHeartPodcasts and host Gabrielle Collins are excited to launch Bridgerton Season 2! With guest hosts from the show's creative team, Bridgerton: The Official Podcast will take you inside the NEW season of the hit Netflix show. The conversation each week will deep dive into Bridgerton's social season, the costumes and sets, the historical context of the era, and more. Get the inside scoop directly from the cast and all the drama you can handle from the rewatch podcast. Don't just take our word for it, check out the trailer to decide for yourself!   About Bridgerton: A Netflix Companion Series Podcast - Hosted by Gabrielle Collins along with guest hosts from the show's creative team, the Behind the Bridgertons podcast will take you inside the NEW Netflix show, featuring insight from series creator Chris Van Dusen, the key creatives and Julia Quinn, author of the popular book series that inspired the show. Much like Lady Whistledown's inside scoop, the conversation each week will take you inside Bridgerton's social season, the costumes and sets, the historical context of the era, and more.   Listen and subscribe to Bridgerton here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi, All In fans! iHeartPodcasts and host Gabrielle Collins are excited to launch Bridgerton Season 2! With guest hosts from the show's creative team, Bridgerton: The Official Podcast will take you inside the NEW season of the hit Netflix show. The conversation each week will deep dive into Bridgerton's social season, the costumes and sets, the historical context of the era, and more. Get the inside scoop directly from the cast and all the drama you can handle from the rewatch podcast. Don't just take our word for it, check out the trailer to decide for yourself!   About Bridgerton: A Netflix Companion Series Podcast - Hosted by Gabrielle Collins along with guest hosts from the show's creative team, the Behind the Bridgertons podcast will take you inside the NEW Netflix show, featuring insight from series creator Chris Van Dusen, the key creatives and Julia Quinn, author of the popular book series that inspired the show. Much like Lady Whistledown's inside scoop, the conversation each week will take you inside Bridgerton's social season, the costumes and sets, the historical context of the era, and more.   Listen and subscribe to Bridgerton here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this inaugural episode for the second season of Bridgerton: The Official Podcast, host Gabrielle Collins is joined by actress Nicola Coughlan (Penelope Featherington) and director Tricia Brock. They deep dive into Episode 1 “Capital-R-Rake” and beyond – discussing Penelope's life between social seasons and exploring how the Shondaland series has expanded its world as they welcome the Sharma family to the ton. You can (re)watch Bridgerton on Netflix now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi, Welcome To Our Show fans! iHeartPodcasts and host Gabrielle Collins are excited to launch Bridgerton Season 2! With guest hosts from the show's creative team, Bridgerton: The Official Podcast will take you inside the NEW season of the hit Netflix show. The conversation each week will deep dive into Bridgerton's social season, the costumes and sets, the historical context of the era, and more. Get the inside scoop directly from the cast and all the drama you can handle from the rewatch podcast. Don't just take our word for it, check out the trailer to decide for yourself!   About Bridgerton: A Netflix Companion Series Podcast - Hosted by Gabrielle Collins along with guest hosts from the show's creative team, the Behind the Bridgertons podcast will take you inside the NEW Netflix show, featuring insight from series creator Chris Van Dusen, the key creatives and Julia Quinn, author of the popular book series that inspired the show. Much like Lady Whistledown's inside scoop, the conversation each week will take you inside Bridgerton's social season, the costumes and sets, the historical context of the era, and more.   Listen and subscribe to Bridgerton here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi, Bechdel Cast fans! iHeartPodcasts and host Gabrielle Collins are excited to launch Bridgerton Season 2! With guest hosts from the show's creative team, Bridgerton: The Official Podcast will take you inside the NEW season of the hit Netflix show. The conversation each week will deep dive into Bridgerton's social season, the costumes and sets, the historical context of the era, and more. Get the inside scoop directly from the cast and all the drama you can handle from the rewatch podcast. Don't just take our word for it, check out the trailer to decide for yourself!   About Bridgerton: A Netflix Companion Series Podcast - Hosted by Gabrielle Collins along with guest hosts from the show's creative team, the Behind the Bridgertons podcast will take you inside the NEW Netflix show, featuring insight from series creator Chris Van Dusen, the key creatives and Julia Quinn, author of the popular book series that inspired the show. Much like Lady Whistledown's inside scoop, the conversation each week will take you inside Bridgerton's social season, the costumes and sets, the historical context of the era, and more.   Listen and subscribe to Bridgerton here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi, Go Ask Ali fans! iHeartPodcasts and host Gabrielle Collins are excited to launch Bridgerton Season 2! With guest hosts from the show's creative team, Bridgerton: The Official Podcast will take you inside the NEW season of the hit Netflix show. The conversation each week will deep dive into Bridgerton's social season, the costumes and sets, the historical context of the era, and more. Get the inside scoop directly from the cast and all the drama you can handle from the rewatch podcast. Don't just take our word for it, check out the trailer to decide for yourself!   About Bridgerton: A Netflix Companion Series Podcast - Hosted by Gabrielle Collins along with guest hosts from the show's creative team, the Behind the Bridgertons podcast will take you inside the NEW Netflix show, featuring insight from series creator Chris Van Dusen, the key creatives and Julia Quinn, author of the popular book series that inspired the show. Much like Lady Whistledown's inside scoop, the conversation each week will take you inside Bridgerton's social season, the costumes and sets, the historical context of the era, and more.   Listen and subscribe to Bridgerton here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi, Katie's Crib fans! iHeartPodcasts and host Gabrielle Collins are excited to launch Bridgerton Season 2! With guest hosts from the show's creative team, Bridgerton: The Official Podcast will take you inside the NEW season of the hit Netflix show. The conversation each week will deep dive into Bridgerton's social season, the costumes and sets, the historical context of the era, and more. Get the inside scoop directly from the cast and all the drama you can handle from the rewatch podcast. Don't just take our word for it, check out the trailer to decide for yourself!   About Bridgerton: A Netflix Companion Series Podcast - Hosted by Gabrielle Collins along with guest hosts from the show's creative team, the Behind the Bridgertons podcast will take you inside the NEW Netflix show, featuring insight from series creator Chris Van Dusen, the key creatives and Julia Quinn, author of the popular book series that inspired the show. Much like Lady Whistledown's inside scoop, the conversation each week will take you inside Bridgerton's social season, the costumes and sets, the historical context of the era, and more.   Listen and subscribe to Bridgerton here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oh how the plot thickens, dear listener! It would appear that the Ton's most eligible bachelor, Viscount Anthony Bridgerton, has indeed proposed…but to the wrong sister! What will the Ton think of such a scandal?! This author certainly has an opinion or two to share on the matter. Will Anthony Bridgerton delude himself into taking this engagement all the way to "I do", or will the forces of love intervene before he finds himself forever trapped in an unthinkable fate, married to a woman he does not desire, and pining for the one he cannot have? (This episode focuses on episodes 5-8.) Trigger warning: mentions of familial duty, death, childbirth, trauma, loss of a parent, societal expectations, inability to grieve, social duty, toxic masculinity, and loss of a spouse. Beware of spoilers! We talk about the book, THE VISCOUNT WHO LOVED ME by Julia Quinn and the TV show, Bridgerton in great detail. Media of the week: Bridgerton, created by Chris Van Dusen, 2020-present Book mentioned: The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn Find us: E-mail—romancingthemonsterspodcast@gmail.com Twitter—@theRTMpod Instagram—@romancingthemonsterspodcast TikTok—@Romancingthemonsterspod Find M: Instagram & Twitter—@foesandlovers Find S: Instagram & Twitter—@butthisbook Find Seff: Instagram & Twitter—@prosewithwoes Romancing the Monsters is a podcast that looks at the monster within: the shadow keeping the characters away from true and absolute happiness. This monster can be a prejudice, fear, insecurity, trauma and so on. We believe that romance novels are as much about one's personal journey as they are about finding love. After all, love makes us vulnerable and forces us to bare our monsters to another.