Podcasts about Clarion

Jason Fraley celebrates Oscar Week with a special 10th anniversary flashback to his first trip to cover the Academy Awards at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood as a live contributor for CBS News Radio in 2016, culminating today with "Spotlight" winning Best Picture. You'll first hear Jason's interview with writer/director Tom McCarthy and co-writer Josh Singer at the film's Washington D.C. premiere at the National Portrait Gallery in November 2015, where Jason also interviewed "The Wire" creator David Simon, who hosted a Q&A with the real Boston Globe reporters. You'll then go backstage at the Oscars in 2016 to hear McCarthy and Singer react to winning Best Original Screenplay, followed by "Spotlight" producers Michael Sugar, Steve Golin, Nicole Rocklin and Blye Pagon Faust celebrating Best Picture. Finally, you'll hear Jason catch up with David Simon again in 2017 to react to "Spotlight" winning Best Picture and the troubling state of journalism in the 21st century. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion ")

Jason Fraley celebrates Oscar Week with a special 10th anniversary flashback to his first trip to cover the Academy Awards at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood as a live contributor for CBS News Radio in 2016. Each day this week, you'll hear the audio Jason recorded backstage as the winners left the stage and entered the press room holding their Oscars, continuing today with Alejandro González Iñárritu, who won Best Director for "The Revenant," as well as his Oscar-winning cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion ")

Delegáti kongresu ODS odmítli koncept spojenectví středopravicových stran svého končícího předsedy Petra Fialy. Ten je i po loňské prohře koalice Spolu přesvědčen, že pouze na této širší platformě jsou schopni konkurovat Andreji Babišovi (ANO). Jenomže v lednu ovládl pražský hotel Clarion duch Martina Kuby, který roky plédoval za to, aby občanští demokraté budovali svoji značku a prodávali politické zboží za osvědčenou cenu a kvalitu.

Jason Fraley celebrates Oscar Week with a special 10th anniversary flashback to his first trip to cover the Academy Awards at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood as a live contributor for CBS News Radio in 2016. Each day this week, you'll hear the audio Jason recorded backstage as the winners left the stage and entered the press room holding their Oscars, continuing today with Mark Rylance, who won Best Supporting Actor for "Bridge of Spies," and Alicia Vikander, who won Best Supporting Actress for "The Danish Girl." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion ")

Jason Fraley celebrates Oscar Week with a special 10th anniversary flashback to his first trip to cover the Academy Awards at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood as a live contributor for CBS News Radio in 2016. Each day this week, you'll hear the audio Jason recorded backstage as the winners left the stage and entered the press room holding their Oscars, continuing today with Brie Larson, who won Best Actress for "Room." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion ")

Jason Fraley celebrates Oscar Week with a special 10th anniversary flashback to his first trip to cover the Academy Awards at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood as a live contributor for CBS News Radio in 2016. Each day this week, you'll hear the audio Jason recorded backstage as the winners left the stage and entered the press room holding their Oscars, starting today with Leonardo DiCaprio, who won Best Actor for “The Revenant." Leo is nominated again this year for "One Battle After Another." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion ")

Jason Fraley interviews country singer/songwriter Hunter Hayes, who releases his new album “Evergreen” this Friday to complete his trilogy of "Wild Blue" and "Red Sky." He also reflects on his life and career, from getting his first guitar from the late Robert Duvall to being nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammys. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Start Artist Song Time Album Year FEATURED ARTIST 0:00:57 JoJo Razor Melancholia 8:04 Eye Of Clarion 2026 0:10:55 JoJo Razor Trees 3:18 Eye Of Clarion 2026 0:15:32 JoJo Razor Red Garden 3:06 Eye Of Clarion 2026 0:19:34 JoJo Razor Never 3:35 Eye Of Clarion 2026 0:24:08 JoJo Razor Run 4:52 Eye Of Clarion 2026 0:31:38 JoJo Razor Not Self 13:07 Eye Of Clarion 2026 NEW ALBUMS 0:46:13 Laughing Stock Summer’s End 5:41 Life in Seven Dreams 2026 0:51:55 Archive So Far From Losing You 7:48 Glass Minds 2026 0:59:43 The Neal Morse Band Shame About My Shame 5:40 L.I.F.T. 2026 1:07:26 Refestramus Deathless 8:15 Morri’s Rock Boutique 2026 1:15:41 Leon Alvarado Man In A White Car 6:03 The Wicked Forest 2026 1:21:44 PRE (Progressive Rock Experience) Ascetic Eros_Hymn of Transfiguration 9:28 Progressive Rock Experience (LP) 2026 1:33:08 Eye of Melian Dawn of Avatars (ft. Patty Gurdy, Troy Donockley) 5:04 Forest of Forgetting 2026 1:38:11 HamaSaari Frames 6:47 Pictures 2026 1:44:58 Black Swan When The Cold Wind Blows 5:03 Paralyzed 2026 1:50:01 Hollow Peak Obsidian Cult 4:23 Obsidian Cult 2026 1:55:28 Paul Gilbert Speak Not Evil of the Absent 3:24 WROC 2026 1:58:52 Motorpsycho The Oracle 6:46 The Gaia II Space Corps 2026 2:07:12 Antariksh Naaqis 4:43 Rehguzar 2026 INSTRUMENTALS 2:11:54 Arti & Mestieri Algarve 3:51 D-Brane 2026 2:15:46 I Built the Sky The Start Of Something Beautiful 4:19 Promise Me You’ll Thrive 2026 Vincent Carr’s SUMIC Goodbye To A Sycamore 3:35 To Begin Again 2026 NEW SINGLES LYRRE Still Human 5:43 Single 2026 Madness Of Light Branwen 3:15 Single 2026 Floating Nest Re-Connection 6:47 Blow Off Steam 2026 Karmamoi The Regrets – Lara Is Your Name 5:38 Eternal Mistake 2026 Franck Carducci The Limits of Freedom 5:35 Single 2026 Argos Moytura House 8:26 Doctor Wilde`s Twilight Adventure 2026 Furio Chirico’s THE TRIP Analisi 4:02 Atlantide 2026 Dennis Atlas Violent Power (feat. Marco Minnemann) 4:07 Principle 2026 Pothamus Heravis II.II (Let Light In) 3:49 Single 2026 PreHistoric animals The Wedding Singer 6:18 Single 2026 Ghost on Mars Il Senso Giusto 5:14 Il Senso Giusto 2026 MULTI PLAYED ALBUMS Monkey House Feeling You Breathe 3:43 Crashbox 2025 Ævestaden Jag vill ut och du vill ner i jorden 5:44 Ni blomster i en åker 2025 Alan Reed Voice of an Angel- 4:10 Close to Grey Sky Thinking 2025 Echoes And Signals Nothing but the Light 4:20 Solar 2026 Silent Script Deep Breath 6:10 Another Day In Bedlam 2026 Green Eyed Ghost Open Elysium 4:15 Leave Me Here 2026 Peter Gabriel What Lies Ahead (Bright-Side Mix) 2:47 o/i 2026 Anton Roolaart Yesterday and Today 3:47 The Ballad of General Jupiter 2026 Keys Lost in Time 4:01 Infinity Parabellum 2026 Don Richard Don’t Give Up 4:33 Secret World 2026 Mind Overclock Cold Distance 5:02 No Return Address 2026 Wolverine A Perfect Alignment 6:11 Anomalies 2026 Perfect Beasts Perfect Beasts 7:28 Perfect Beasts 2026 The Swan Chorus Xenophobia Jones 2:36 Blood and Tennis Rackets 2026

Choice Privileges is a hotel chain with brands like Clarion, Comfort Inn, Quality Inn, Radisson Americas etc. In today's podcast, we'll talk about the pros and cons of this program. You can find our Choice Privileges complete guide here.Choice Privileges Pros and ConsPros / items of interest...(01:37) - Earn elite status through credit card spend thanks to an update in early 2026. (05:59) - (Somewhat) fixed award chart(07:16) - Ability to book premium rooms with points sometimes(09:53) - Preferred Hotels partnershipLearn more about this partnership here(11:53) - Transfer 1:2 from Citi or Wells Fargo(12:31) - Buy points for around .7cpp during sales(13:14) - Titanium Travel Award: 50% off award stay up to 7 nightsCons...(16:23) - Not much elite benefit. Breakfast at Diamond, Titanium Travel Award at Titanium. (17:10) - Points expire after 18 months of inactivity(17:37) - Fewer aspirational properties (apart from Preferred Hotels, and even that experience is complicated)Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media.Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn HeadsMentioned in this episode:Visit FrequentMiler.com Did you know that Frequent Miller is also a website? At frequentMiller.com, you'll find all the latest deals, news about points, miles, and rewarding credit cards, the single best, Best Credit Cards page on the web, guides to all popular rewards programs, and many other terrific resources. If you'd like to get our posts sent to your email, go to frequentMiller.com/subscribe and sign up for free. https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/

We know this issue landed in mid- to late July, but can it ever be too early to start thinking about your back-to-school wardrobe? Sassy invites you to imagine yourself as a Coco Chanel knockoff, an intimidatingly cool biker chick, or a face and a couple of limbs with monochromatic garments laid on top of you. (It'll make sense when you see it.) You can also learn about eye makeup, hair brushes, kilts, and what kind of time Jane had co-starring in R.E.M.'s "Shiny Happy People" video...but wouldn't you rather talk about all the new ADS that helped make this issue the fattest we've seen in months? We sure would! Get out two to four pairs of jeans and listen to our latest episode!QUICK LINKS

Jason Fraley interviews Malcolm Bruce (son of Cream singer Jack Bruce), who teams with Kofi Baker (son of Cream drummer Ginger Baker) as their legacy band Sons of Cream rocks Rams Head in Annapolis, MD this Friday. They discuss their fathers' biggest hits from “I Feel Free” to “Sunshine of Your Love” to “White Room.”  (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley celebrates 1,000 episodes with his high school football coach Rick Conner, the reigning Maryland 3A State High School Football Coach of the Year after leading the Linganore Lancers to an undefeated season to capture his 8th state championship. Coach Conner reflects on his life and career, from his own playing days at Western Maryland College to his early coaching days at T.J. High School to his 50 straight wins as Defensive Coordinator at Urbana High School. Of course, they also discuss his four state titles as Head Coach at Linganore High School, where Jason served as his very first team captain in 2002. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley marks the 10th anniversary of William Shatner's book “Leonard: My Fifty-Year Friendship with a Remarkable Man" about his late “Star Trek” co-star Leonard Nimoy. They spoke in 2016 when Shatner performed at the historic Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley marks the one-year anniversary of Ben Folds resigning as Artistic Advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra after Donald Trump's Kennedy Center takeover, sparking a chain reaction of artist cancellations. Folds joined the show in 2018 to discuss the launch of his Kennedy Center series "Declassified," pairing the NSO with popular musicians like Sara Bareilles and Jon Batiste. We're replaying it today as a reminder of all that was lost and could be again. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans with update and Clarion Herald story preview. Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about Lent. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment talks about the Eucharist- should we receive it on the tongue or in our hands?

Jason Fraley interviews actor Corey Feldman, who brings a special 40th anniversary screening of "Stand By Me" to Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland on March 14. They pay tribute to late director Rob Reiner and discuss the state of child actors in Hollywood today. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley interviews Virginia fine artist Daniel Redfern, who has amassed over a million Instagram followers as a social media influencer in the art world, not to mention features in Beverly Hills Magazine and the Global Art Times. They discuss his latest oil painting “Eternal Majesty: The Rise of Gold and Shadows,” which recently appraised for $15 million at The Naturalist Gallery. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

OK, no intro on this episode for a bunch of excellent reasons. First, Fintan could not be there (WE MISSED YOU GOOD, BRAH); second, as it was at ICE do you really need us to tell you awesome things about Clarion and how they made the industry's best show somehow even better?; and third, we introduce a new sponsor onto the podcast next week and it's nice to build towards that. Oh, and fourth, this is an interview with the top man at one of our current excellent corporate overlords. I'll let AI give you the bones of what we talked about, it's topical after all…In this episode, Jon sits down with Pini Yakuel to discuss the state of the gambling industry as we head into early 2026. Pini reflects on the lessons learned from the massive AI investments of 2025 and introduces his core philosophy for the future: Positionless Marketing.The conversation covers how AI is shifting the industry back toward "artisan" values, the importance of incremental self-improvement, and what operators should be analysing ahead of the 2026 World Cup.Oh, and a phrase you will want to take away for future use: “Good, better, best; never let it rest”.Chapters (which we can do because there was no separately recorded intro, you see)0:00 The scone debate4:15 Sophisticated vs. Complex: Pini explains why he prefers the word "sophisticated" when describing powerful software and how users often surprise developers.7:50 Reflections on 2025: A look at the "continuum" of learning and the evolving hype vs. reality of AI.9:30 The M&A Landscape: Pini discusses why Optimove passed on several acquisitions in 2025 and the current valuation of SaaS companies.11:00 "Good, Better, Best": The philosophy of "Kaizen" (continuous improvement) and why progress is the key to happiness.13:50 Delayed Gratification: The challenge of focus in a "cheap dopamine" world and how environment impacts the brain's ability to work.16:45 The desk, feng shui and the Black Museum – a detour.20:55 Why the positionless marketer is an artisan, not a factory worker.26:40 The 2026 World Cup: Preparation strategies for operators, focusing on past behavioural data and managing "generosity budgets".Choice quotes: "Positionless marketing is about expanding our range and versatility, allowing us to change the organizational structure we've been confined to since the Industrial Revolution." "Happiness is an upward trend line of your development... whether it's skill-based, spiritual, or just being a kinder person.”Pini Yakuel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/piniyakuel/As ever, we thank all of our sponsors for their vibrant and excellent support that makes all of this… magic… possible.Optimove, who turn customer data into something special, with tools that make businesses just plain work better. Optimove, your support helps us to keep creating content for an industry that probably thinks we disappeared years ago.Then of course there is Clarion Gaming, providers of the magnificent ICE expo (January '26 in Barcelona) and iGB Live! in London. There is simply nobody better at what they do.We also say goodbye to the lovely folks at EveryMatrix this episode. It's been a genuine pleasure, and regardless of sponsorship, they're a terrific group of people with some wonderful product. Get the demo, you'll see exactly what we mean.The...

Jason Fraley previews Michael & Kevin Bacon performing tomorrow at Maryland Hall in Annapolis by delivering another flashback episode from their handful of chats over the years, this time from when The Bacon Brothers rocked The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia back in 2019. They also discuss Kevin's movie career. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

After a mercifully brief introduction [0:00 – 7:26], Fintan and Jon welcome Clarion Gaming's (OR IS IT?) Stuart Hunter to talk about next week's big ICE show.He shares insights on the preparations, challenges, and innovations that will enhance the attendee experience, highlights the importance of the StandOut Awards, the (surprise!) rebranding of Clarion, and the strategic partnerships that will shape the event. Additionally, he provides practical tips for attendees on navigating the venue and transportation options, emphasising the growth and evolution of the gaming industry [7:27 – 50:30]Choice quotes: "The StandOut awards recognise those people.""It's a lighthouse moment once a year.""We're excited. We'll be there."Stuart Hunter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-hunter-6456691b/As ever, we thank all of our sponsors for their vibrant and excellent support that makes all of this… magic… possible.In no particular order they are: the mighty EveryMatrix – the industry go-to for sportsbook platforms and data feeds. EveryMatrix's coverage is so damn good, they're gaining tier-1 operators all the time.Optimove, who turn customer data into something special, with tools that make businesses just plain work better. Optimove, your support helps us to keep creating content for an industry that probably thinks we disappeared years ago.Then of course there is Clarion Gaming, providers of the magnificent ICE expo (January '26 in Barcelona) and iGB Live! in London. There is simply nobody better at what they do.The Gambling Files podcast delves into the business side of the betting world. Each week, join Jon Bruford and Fintan Costello as they discuss current hot topics with world-leading gambling experts.Website: https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3A57jkRSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4cs6ReF Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGamblingFilesPodcast Fintan Costello on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fintancostello/ Jon Bruford on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-bruford-84346636/ Follow the podcast on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-gambling-files-podcast/ Sponsorship enquiries: https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/contact/ Get our newsletter: https://thegamblingfilestldr.substack.com/

Jason Fraley interviews beloved actor Cary Elwes, who stars in the new hostage flick “Dead Man's Wire,” which opens in movie theaters nationwide this Friday. They discuss the movie, praise director Gus Van Sant, and reflect on Elwes' iconic acting career, including comedies like “The Princess Bride" and "Robin Hood: Men in Tights," war dramas like "Glory" and even horror flicks like “Saw.” Note: This interview was recorded before the murder of Rob Reiner, so forgive the upbeat tone while giving Reiner his flowers. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

What should we invest in based on demand, demographics and the current cycle? Join broker Michael Bull, CCIM as he talks with Josh Pristaw, President of Clarion Partners on favorable sectors and market expectations moving forward. With $74 billion in assets under management including industrial, retail, office, medical, senior and hotels, Clarion has a front seat view. Michael and Josh discuss how demographics, new supply levels, interest rates, debt availability and construction costs are guiding smart investing.  TCN Worldwide Real Estate Services - A global network of over 1,500 leading commercial real estate professionals delivering integrated, expert sales, leasing, management and consulting services across 200 U.S. and global markets. https://www.tcnworldwide.com/   Bull Realty, TCN Worldwide - Commercial Real Estate Asset & Occupancy Solutions in Atlanta and throughout the Southeast U.S. https://www.bullrealty.com/   Commercial Agent Success Strategies - Twenty-one cloud accessed commercial broker training videos with slide deck action notes. Learn more at https://www.commercialagentsuccess.com/  

Jason Fraley interviews comedian Tom Arnold, who cracks up the D.C. Comedy Loft in Washington D.C. this Thursday through Saturday. They discuss his career in comedy from “Roseanne” to “The Stupids” to “Austin Powers,” as well as swapping personal stories about IVF. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

In this conversation, Dave Prior interviews Victor Njoroge about the intersection of AI and product management. Victor shares his background and role at Clarion, emphasizing the importance of optimizing workflows for sales development representatives. They discuss the concept of Sidebar, a platform for brainstorming and sharing ideas among professionals. Victor explains how he built a virtual board of directors using AI to gain diverse perspectives on product management challenges. The conversation highlights the significance of trust in AI tools, the need for continuous learning, and the enduring value of human skills in the age of AI. Takeaways - AI can optimize product management processes. - Building a virtual board of directors enhances decision-making. - Diverse perspectives are crucial for effective product management. - Trust in AI tools is essential for their successful implementation. - Understanding user pain points is key to product management. - AI can help in brainstorming and generating ideas. - Using personas can provide valuable insights in product development. - AI tools can save time and improve efficiency in product management. - Continuous learning about AI tools is necessary for staying competitive. - Human skills remain invaluable despite advancements in AI. Chapters 01:28 Introduction to AI in Product Management 04:15 Victor's Background and Role at Clarion 07:05 The Concept of Sidebar and Networking 09:53 The Genesis of AI in Product Management 12:24 Building a Virtual Board of Directors 15:21 Creating Personas for Product Management 18:10 Using AI to Challenge Bias in Decision Making 21:11 Practical Applications of AI in Product Management 24:49 Exploring Prioritization Techniques 30:39 The Role of AI in Product Management 36:36 Finding and Prioritizing AI Tools 41:47 The Human Element in AI and Product Management Links from the podcast: MITSloan Review Article "How I Built a Personal Board of Directors With GenAI" https://tinyurl.com/m28e8h4k Sidebar: https://www.sidebar.com Contacting Victor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-njoroge/ Contacting Dave LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrsungo/ Dave's classes: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dave-prior-classes-4758623

Jason Fraley chats with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen, who co-host “New Year's Eve Live” tonight on CNN for the ninth straight year at Times Square in New York City. They spoke when their comedy tour AC² hit Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. back in 2018. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley interviews Creed lead guitarist Mark Tremonti as the band brings its "Creedmas" tour to The HALL at Live! Casino & Hotel in Hanover, Maryland on Dec. 29th. They preview the show and break down the band's biggest hits, including “Higher,” “With Arms Wide Open,” “My Sacrifice” and “One Last Breath.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley interviews “Twilight” alum Kristen Stewart, who makes her directorial debut by adapting Lidia Yuknavitch's 2011 memoir “The Chronology of Water,” now in select theaters before opening nationwide Jan. 9, 2026. Stewart goes in depth about her writing and directing process — and you'll even hear actress Imogen Poots chime in at the beginning to banter about our podcast title: Is it "Beyond the Fame" or "Beyond the Frame?" (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley marks the 20th anniversary of the Billy Joel musical “Movin' Out," which closed on Broadway on Dec. 11, 2005. He spoke to the show's Tony-nominated star Michael Cavanaugh when he brought his Billy Joel tribute concert to Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia in 2024. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley celebrates the 10th anniversary of Cicely Tyson being honored at the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington D.C. on Dec. 6, 2015. They spoke on the red carpet, honoring her legendary career from her Oscar-nominated role in “Sounder” to her Emmy-winning role in “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman” to her Tony-winning role in “The Trip to Bountiful." They spoke again the following year when she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Barack Obama at the White House on Nov. 22, 2016. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley celebrates the 10th anniversary of Crosby, Stills & Nash performing “Silent Night” to light the National Christmas Tree on the White House Ellipse alongside President Barack Obama on Dec. 3rd, 2015. He spoke with David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash just before the ceremony, exploring Crosby's history with The Byrds, Stills with Buffalo Springfield, and Nash with The Hollies, before uniting to form the legendary folk supergroup. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Clarion's Brent Jenkins and CBRE's Zaahir Syed discuss how capital raising for real estate is rapidly evolving. They provide insights on fund development, non-traded REITs, emerging opportunities in private wealth markets and more.Key takeaways on raising and deploying capital: Sourcing real estate capital is diversifying, with growing emphasis on private wealth and new opportunities to tap into the defined-contribution (DC) market.Accessing retail capital and 401k plans through DC channels is potentially a major area of growth, requiring new product structures and daily liquidity solutions.Fund managers must strategically align vehicle structures with investor objectives and market conditions for both short- and long-term capital needs.

Here’s the audio from the Nov 12th Fantastic Fiction at KGB, with guests Lara Elena Donnelly & Sam. J. Miller, Nov 12th, 7pm ET (Note: we continue to troubleshoot an audio issue that caused the author intros to be overmodulated; please pardon our mistake as we work to isolate the issue.) Support the Fantastic Fiction at KGB series by clicking here!​​​​​​​​​​​​ Lara Elena Donnelly Lara Elena Donnelly is the author of the Nebula nominated Amberlough Dossier, the contemporary thriller Base Notes, and short fiction in Strange Horizons, Escape Pod, Nightmare, and Uncanny. She has taught in the MFA program at Sarah Lawrence College, as well as the Catapult Workshop. She is a graduate of the Clarion and Alpha writers' workshops, and has served as on-site staff at the latter, mentoring amazing teens who will someday take over the world of SFF. You can also find her at Homeward Books, where she's one of four co-founders working to bring genre-defying literature into being. & Sam J. Miller Sam J. Miller’s books have been called “must-reads” and “bests of the year” by NPR, Entertainment Weekly, USA Today, and O: The Oprah Magazine, among others. They’ve also been banned in Florida, and stolen by AI. He’s received the Nebula, Locus, and Shirley Jackson Awards. He’s also the last in a long line of butchers. Sam lives in New York City, and at samjmiller.com

After the volatility to start the week on Monday, and amid the holiday shortened trading week, cattle futures somehow rallied to a higher weekly close as we finished out the month of November on Friday. Scott Varilek with Kooima Kooima Varilek in Sioux Center, IA joins us to wrap up the week in the livestock and grain markets. Find more at https://www.kkvtrading.com. Also on today's show, we feature two conversations from the 2025 NAFB Convention last week in Kansas City, MO as we talked with David Widmar from Agricultural Economic Insights and Tanner Ehmke with CoBank. And in Segment Four, Susan Littlefield visited Friday with Sue Martin From Ag & Investments in Clarion, IA to wrap the month of November in the trade.

Jason Fraley interviews five-time Emmy winner Jane Lynch, who brings “A Swingin' Little Christmas” to the Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland this Saturday, November 29th. She reflects on her favorite holiday tunes from childhood before launching a prolific career in comedy, including “Best in Show,” “Talladega Nights,” “The 40-Year-Old Virgin,” "Role Models," “Glee,” "Hollywood Game Night," “The Weakest Link,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Only Murders in the Building.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley previews comedian Paula Poundstone at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia on Nov. 21-22 by flashing back to their interview when she previously played The Birchmere in November of 2020 — and let's just say that a lot has transpired in the five years since. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

We're joined by Johnny Hebert with a Gospel reflection. Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, gives us details on stories found in this week's Clarion Herald issue. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee talks about the theology of reflecting on our death as Catholics.

Jason Fraley marks the 30th anniversary of Joan Osborne's iconic song “What If God Was One of Us," which was released as a single 30 years ago this week on Nov. 13, 1995. She called in to discuss the Grammy-nominated song when she played The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia back in 2016, as well as her love of Bob Dylan and passion for documentary filmmaking. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

What's my calling? Have you ever struggled to answer that question? Join us as we walk through Numbers Chapter two as it helps us to clarify our Clarion like calling!

Jason Fraley interviews Micky Dolenz, the last surviving member of The Monkees, as he plays Rams Head in Annapolis, Maryland on November 4th, followed by The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia on November 6th. He recalls forming the group first as a fictional band on the hit TV show, then becoming a real band on actual radio with hits from “I'm a Believer” and “Daydream Believer.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley interviews prolific guitarist John 5, who rocks the Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg, Virginia on Nov. 5 on a double bill with Richie Kotzen. He called in to discuss his career, touring with David Lee Roth, Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie and most recently Motley Crue. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Brunch on blueberry pancakes with Natalia Theodoridou as we discuss what it felt like attending Clarion the same year he was nominated for a World Fantasy Award, how Karen Joy Fowler's advice changed the texture of his descriptions, what he needs to know before beginning to write a short story, whether he's as confident in the writing process as his voice seems to me on the page, why the fact readers won't need to know anything about Bluebeard to enjoy his Bluebeard-inspired novel is a tragedy, the question to which that novel itself must stand as the only possible answer,  why it's so important for readers to be able to sit with ambiguity and uncertainty, the reason we've yet to see a short story collection from him, and much more.

Jason Fraley interviews country singer/songwriter Cam, who performs live at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia on Oct. 28. They discuss her newest album “All Things Light" before doing a deep dive into her career journey from California to Nashville, recording gems like “Burning House,” “Village,” “Redwood Tree,” “Til There's Nothing Left,” “Changes” and “Diane," as well as writing/producing a handful of songs on Beyonce's “Cowboy Carter” album. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Polish off pasta with Lara Elena Donnelly as we discuss the hot tub conversation which led to the sale of her first novel, why the contradictions of her Clarion experience were liberating, the reason her relationship to the writing process means she's primarily a novelist rather than a short story writer, her complicated emotions about the conclusion to her debut novel, why she got sick of the word "prescient," the gnarly origins of the perfumes we love (and the reasons she needed to learn about them), why she decided to start a service advising how to write better sex scenes, the novel she wrote without gendering a character (and the fun in following which readers assume which genders), how she and Sam J. Miller were able to collaborate without killing each other, and much more.

Jason Fraley interviews lead singer Mike Eli and bass player Jon Jones of the Eli Young Band, which performs live at the Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg, Virginia on October 17th. They discuss their newest album “Strange Hours,” as well as their biggest country music hits like “When It Rains,” “Crazy Girl,” “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” “Drunk Last Night” and “Love Ain't.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Or: How to Dismantle a UFO Cult and Melt Your Hairbrush at the Same Time Before Kat and Jethro usher in a spooky new host-swap adventure for Paraween, they're here to crack open a box full of unhinged history and semi-combustible materials.

Jason Fraley interviews Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton and bandmate J.D. Andrew as their band The Boxmasters rocks the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia this Friday, October 10th. They preview the show and discuss their newest album “Pepper Tree Hill” before ending with some rapid-fire questions on Billy Bob's most famous TV and movie roles. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley interviews Violent Femmes drummer John Sparrow as the prolific punk band rocks The Lyric in Baltimore, Maryland this Sunday, Oct. 5. They discuss smash hits like “Blister in the Sun," as well as deeper cuts from every album in their discography. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley interviews comedian Whitney Cummings, who cracks up The Lyric in Baltimore, Maryland this Saturday, October 4th. She discusses growing up in the D.C. area before launching a hilarious career in comedy, from pranking celebrities on MTV's “Punk'd” to roasting future presidents on Comedy Central and even creating TV sitcoms like "2 Broke Girls" on CBS and "Whitney" on NBC. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley interviews Buckcherry lead singer Josh Todd as the band rocks the Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg, Virginia on October 7th. Todd previews the show and reflects on the band's biggest hits from “Sorry” to “Crazy B*tch.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Tom Gerencer joins us to discuss the book Storyteller: Writing Lessons and More from 27 Years of the Clarion Writers' Workshop by Kate Wilhelm. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices