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Ever wondered what happened to Little River Band's Glenn Shorrock? Do you know which songs Glenn wrote for the band? Or how the original LRB lost their name? Listen in here to find out answers to these and a whole lot of other questions about Australia's most famous band as Glenn Shorrock joins us for an intimate chat. English born Glenn Shorrock is one of the most iconic and influential singer-songwriters to emerge from Australia's rich music scene. Best known as the founding lead vocalist of Little River Band, Glenn's career spans over six decades, marked by global chart success, critically acclaimed albums, and unforgettable live performances. His deep, resonant voice and exceptional songwriting have defined the soundtracks of generations, contributing timeless classics that have shaped the landscape of classic rock and pop. Glenn's family moved to Adelaide in the 50s, where his love for music blossomed. By the early 60s, he co-founded The Twilights, a rock band that became one of Australia's most popular groups. The Twilights achieved national fame then in 69, Glenn co-founded Axiom, often regarded as one of Australia's first ‘supergroups.' Alongside music legend Brian Cadd, Axiom crafted sophisticated, soulful rock with hits like A Little Ray of Sunshine and Arkansas Grass. The band's blend of folk, rock, and pop elements set a new standard for Australian music, earning both critical and commercial success. The mid-70s saw Glenn co-found Little River Band . Combining lush harmonies and rock-driven melodies, LRB became the first Australian band to achieve sustained international success. As the lead vocalist, Glenn was the unmistakable voice behind all of their global hits, including “Reminiscing,” “Help Is on Its Way,” “Lonesome Loser,” “Cool Change,” and “Lady.” Little River Band enjoyed unprecedented success in the US with their sophisticated sound earning them 13 American Top 40 hits between 75 and 83. Shorrock's voice became synonymous with the band's transcontinental appeal. In 82, after some infighting amongst band members, Glenn went solo and has enjoyed considerable success ever since. Throughout the 80s and beyond, Shorrock released a series of solo works, dabbled in musical theatre and collaborated with several of his musical mates. Glenn was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame as part of Little River Band in 2004. Today at 80, Glenn Shorrock still inspires generations of musicians and songwriters and his songs which are often infused with themes of nostalgia, love, and self-reflection, continue to resonate with listeners around the world. Glenn remains a vibrant force in the music scene. He still performs live, delighting fans with renditions of his classic hits while introducing new music that highlights his ever-evolving artistry. His autobiography, Now, Where Was I?, offers an intimate glimpse into his storied life and career, showcasing the ups and downs of a truly remarkable musical journey. Shorrock's longevity in the industry is a testament to his talent, passion, and connection to his fans. His voice remains as captivating as ever, and his influence on rock, pop, and the Australian music legacy is enduring. #glennshorrock #littleriverband #australianrockhistory #1970srockmusic I truly hope you enjoy this episode with Glenn. Getting to know him a little better has been a highlight of mine. If there's someone you'd like to hear interviewed, please reach out to me by sending me a message through the website A Breath of Fresh Air
Join Cheryl Lee - That Radio Chick on STILL ROCKIN' IT for news, reviews, music and interviews with some of our favourite Australian musicians.What happens when a legendary rock and roll figure sits down to share his life's journey? Find out as Glenn Shorrock, the former lead singer of Little River Band, opens up about his extraordinary career and personal experiences that shaped his path. Born in England and raised in Australia, Glenn recounts his early days, including his family's migration from Kent to Adelaide and his memorable first public performance at St Peter's Church Hall. Approaching his 80th birthday, Glenn reflects on his love for travel, his father's operatic influence, and the significance of Elvis's "All Shook Up" in igniting his musical passion.In this episode of Still Rockin' It, Glenn provides an insightful look into the evolution of rock and roll, his battle with Parkinson's, and how he has managed to keep his voice strong despite the challenges. From writing iconic hits for Little River Band like "Help Is On Its Way" and "Cool Change" to his accolades, including the Aria Hall of Fame and the Order of Australia, Glenn's story is one of perseverance and passion. Wrap up the episode with a lighthearted chat about his beloved football team, the Swans, and their recent victory. Join us for an inspiring conversation that promises to leave you with a deeper appreciation for Glenn Shorrock's legacy.What has Glenn Shorrock from The Twilights, Axiom and The Little River Band been up to lately? Let's find out!!Get out when you can, support local music and I'll see you down the front!!Visit: ThatRadioChick.com.au
On this episode of Gavin Wood's Countdown podcast, Gavin catches up with Australian saxophonist, television personality and radio presenter – Wilbur Wilde. Perhaps best known for his work as part of the house band on “Hey Hey It's Saturday!” Wilbur Wilde rose to prominence with the bands Ol' 55 and Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons. Wilbur has performed and recorded with some of the biggest names in the music industry including Skyhooks, Elvis Costello, Tom Jones, Split Enz, Roy Orbison, Cold Chisel, Joe Cocker, Dire Straits, the Angels, Dragon, James Reyne and Jimmy Barnes. Wilbur has made numerous other TV appearances throughout his career on shows including The Flying Doctors, The Paul Hogan Show, Blankety Blanks, Sale of the Century, MTV, Getaway, Postcards, Prisoner, Spicks and Specks, and commercials for the Australian Pensioners Insurance Agency. His CV also boasts a string of movie credits including Trojan Warrior, Mad Max, The Coolangatta Gold, City of the Damned, Jenny Kissed Me, Dead End Drive-In, and Cool Change, as well as over 750 performances with The New Rocky Horror Show. Wilbur has also presented on an array of radio stations, including Gold 104.3, Vega 91.5, 3UZ, 3XY, and 3MP.
EP1177 Little River Band - Cool Change
Episode Summary: Hi, I'm Chuck Allen, your guide on the journey to a more intentional and cooler daily existence. In this episode of Cool Change, we dive deep into the transformative power of finding joy in our workouts. Joined by Colin Feldtman, a former pro baseball player turned fitness coach, we explore how shifting our mindset from viewing exercise as a chore to embracing it as a source of pleasure can fundamentally change our relationship with fitness. What You'll Learn: How I went from hating every minute in the gym to looking forward to my daily workouts. Colin's journey from professional athlete to a fitness coach, and how becoming a father has reshaped his approach to fitness. The importance of finding your own motivation and tuning out the noise. Practical tips for making your workout routine more enjoyable and less of a burden. The power of asking, "What would this look like if it were easy?" to simplify and enjoy your fitness journey. Why showing up is half the battle, and how small wins can lead to big changes. Episode Highlights: My personal transformation story and how I found joy in the gym. Colin's professional insights on adjusting fitness goals and routines as life changes. Our discussion on the psychological shifts necessary for embracing fitness as a joyful part of life. Strategies for anyone looking to make their workouts more enjoyable and effective. More Info: Find Colin on Instagram: @colinfeldtmanpdx Mentioned: @crossfittualatin, @crossfitonetwenty Closing Thoughts: This episode is for anyone who's ever felt like working out is just another item on their to-do list. Colin and I share our journeys and insights to help you move from dread to desire when it comes to your fitness routine. Remember, the goal is to find joy in the process, not just the results. Here's to making our fitness journey a pleasurable part of our Cool Change.
Description: Welcome to another episode of Cool Change, where we dive deep into the stories of people who have reimagined their lives, and that inspire intentional living and finding joy in more moments. Today, we have an incredibly insightful conversation with Laura, a holistic wellness practitioner with a remarkable journey of transformation. In this episode, Laura shares her personal story of leaving a conventional, secure job to follow her intuition and passion for holistic wellness (33:16). She opens up about the challenges, uncertainties, and ultimately, the fulfillment she found in making this life-altering decision. Key Takeaways: Discover how Laura tapped into her intuition to guide her through significant life changes and how you can do the same. Learn about the importance of surrounding yourself with a supportive community and resources that align with your passions. Understand the power of making a decision, even when the path ahead is unclear, and how taking small steps can lead to profound change. Show Highlights: Laura's journey from a stable yet unfulfilling career to pursuing her passion in holistic wellness. The role of intuition and ancestral wisdom in guiding life decisions. Practical tips for aligning with your purpose and taking intentional steps towards change, regardless of your current circumstances. Overcoming imposter syndrome and building confidence through action and experience. Laura's insights on finding joy and fulfillment by aligning with your soul's purpose. Resources Mentioned: heal.me holisticlifecommunity.com Connect with Us: If Laura's story resonated with you or if you're on your own journey of transformation, we'd love to hear from you! Share your story, thoughts, or questions by contacting us through our website (coolchangepodcast.com) or on social media.
Description: In this deeply moving episode of "Cool Change," we dive into a heartfelt conversation with David Terry, a man who not only knocked on death's door but also engaged with it, exploring his boundaries and the limitless expanse of human resilience, potential, and the transformative power of love. Strap in for a wild ride that interweaves pain, love, death, and unbreakable spirit. In This Episode, You Will Learn: How facing one's mortality brings an unparalleled perspective on life and living. The unseen but profoundly felt power of love and community in times of personal crisis. A glimpse into a family's steadfast unity amidst the pervasive presence of terminal illness. How to embrace challenges as pathways to uncover deeper emotional and psychological layers. Key Takeaways: Love as a Driving Force: How love, both giving and receiving, can be a potent motivator in our toughest moments. Uncharted Territories of Potential: Explore the limitless realms of capabilities, bound only by one's imagination and resolve. Navigating Adversity: The intricate dance between confronting fear, tackling hardships, and emerging resilient on the other side. Redefining Strength: A new lens to perceive strength, not as a stoic, unfeeling fortress but as a vulnerable, honest, and persevering journey through challenges. Resources: For more information on David's coaching and work, you can email him directly at MrDavidTerry@gmail.com. Connect with Chuck Allen: Instagram: @chuckallen Website: www.coolchangepodcast.com Support the Show: If David's story resonated with you, please consider supporting the show by subscribing, rating, and leaving a review. Your support helps us bring more inspiring stories like David's to the airwaves. Episode Release Date: October 5, 2023 Join us on "Cool Change" as we continue to delve into stories that remind us to embrace change, choose courage, and design a life you love.
Australia's Little River Band had an uncanny knack for nailing the beautiful Southern California soft rock sound of the 70s and early 80s despite being on the other side of the world. Guitarist Graeham Goble, along with core members Beeb Birtles and Glenn Shorrock were the primary songwriters behind many of the hits like "Reminiscing", "Lonesome Loser", "Cool Change" and dozens of others. Be warned: the current version of LRB that tours and releases albums does NOT contain any original members. Graeham joins us to discuss this, as well as two recent compilations including all the hits and the should-have-been hits that any fan will want to get their hands on, the stories behind the songs, his spiritual life and a ton more. Music doesn't get much more pleasurable than classic LRB! www.graehamgoble.com www.patreon.com/thehustlepod
From "Night Owls" to "Reminiscing" to "Cool Change," there's 8,000 miles and 50 years of Little River Band hits to drool over, and we're talking about them this week with lead singer and bassist Wayne Nelson! We'll chat about the difficulty of maintaining a vocal band, breaking into the US as an Australian band, travel woes and much more, plus: - The Outback Steakhouse/Mount Rushmore debate - Real or fake Aussie artist - So much bleeping! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greatsongpod/message
On this episode, we are continuing our miniseries on the movies released by Miramax Films in the 1980s, specifically looking at the films they released between 1984 and 1986. ----more---- TRANSCRIPT From Los Angeles, California. The Entertainment Capital of the World. It's the 80s Movie Podcast. I am your host, Edward Havens. Thank you for listening today. On this episode, we are continuing our miniseries on the movies released by Miramax Films in the 1980s. And, in case you did not listen to Part 1 yet, let me reiterate that the focus here will be on the films and the creatives, not the Weinsteins. The Weinsteins did not have a hand in the production of any of the movies Miramax released in the 1980s, and that Miramax logo and the names associated with it should not stop anyone from enjoying some very well made movies because they now have an unfortunate association with two spineless chucklenuts who proclivities would not be known by the outside world for decades to come. Well, there is one movie this episode where we must talk about the Weinsteins as the creatives, but when talking about that film, “creatives” is a derisive pejorative. We ended our previous episode at the end of 1983. Miramax had one minor hit film in The Secret Policeman's Other Ball, thanks in large part to the film's association with members of the still beloved Monty Python comedy troupe, who hadn't released any material since The Life of Brian in 1979. 1984 would be the start of year five of the company, and they were still in need of something to make their name. Being a truly independent film company in 1984 was not easy. There were fewer than 20,000 movie screens in the entire country back then, compared to nearly 40,000 today. National video store chains like Blockbuster did not exist, and the few cable channels that did exist played mostly Hollywood films. There was no social media for images and clips to go viral. For comparison's sake, in A24's first five years, from its founding in August 2012 to July 2017, the company would have a number of hit films, including The Bling Ring, The Lobster, Spring Breakers, and The Witch, release movies from some of indie cinema's most respected names, including Andrea Arnold, Robert Eggers, Atom Egoyan, Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, Lynn Shelton, Trey Edward Shults, Gus Van Sant, and Denis Villeneuve, and released several Academy Award winning movies, including the Amy Winehouse documentary Amy, Alex Garland's Ex Machina, Lenny Abrahamson's Room and Barry Jenkins' Moonlight, which would upset front runner La La Land for the Best Picture of 2016. But instead of leaning into the American independent cinema world the way Cinecom and Island were doing with the likes of Jonathan Demme and John Sayles, Miramax would dip their toes further into the world of international cinema. Their first release for 1984 would be Ruy Guerra's Eréndira. The screenplay by Nobel Prize winner Gabriel García Márquez was based on his 1972 novella The Incredible and Sad Tale of Innocent Eréndira and Her Heartless Grandmother, which itself was based off a screenplay Márquez had written in the early 1960s, which, when he couldn't get it made at the time, he reduced down to a page and a half for a sequence in his 1967 magnum opus One Hundred Years of Solitude. Between the early 1960s and the early 1980s, Márquez would lose the original draft of Eréndira, and would write a new script based off what he remembered writing twenty years earlier. In the story, a young woman named Eréndira lives in a near mansion situation in an otherwise empty desert with her grandmother, who had collected a number of paper flowers and assorted tchotchkes over the years. One night, Eréndira forgets to put out some candles used to illuminate the house, and the house and all of its contents burn to the ground. With everything lost, Eréndira's grandmother forces her into a life of prostitution. The young woman quickly becomes the courtesan of choice in the region. With every new journey, an ever growing caravan starts to follow them, until it becomes for all intents and purposes a carnival, with food vendors, snake charmers, musicians and games of chance. Márquez's writing style, known as “magic realism,” was very cinematic on the page, and it's little wonder that many of his stories have been made into movies and television miniseries around the globe for more than a half century. Yet no movie came as close to capturing that Marquezian prose quite the way Guerra did with Eréndira. Featuring Greek goddess Irene Papas as the Grandmother, Brazilian actress Cláudia Ohana, who happened to be married to Guerra at the time, as the titular character, and former Bond villain Michael Lonsdale in a small but important role as a Senator who tries to help Eréndira get out of her life as a slave, the movie would be Mexico's entry into the 1983 Academy Award race for Best Foreign Language Film. After acquiring the film for American distribution, Miramax would score a coup by getting the film accepted to that year's New York Film Festival, alongside such films as Robert Altman's Streamers, Jean Lucy Godard's Passion, Lawrence Kasdan's The Big Chill, Francis Ford Coppola's Rumble Fish, and Andrzej Wajda's Danton. But despite some stellar reviews from many of the New York City film critics, Eréndira would not get nominated for Best Foreign Language Film, and Miramax would wait until April 27th, 1984, to open the film at the Lincoln Plaza Cinemas, one of the most important theatres in New York City at the time to launch a foreign film. A quarter page ad in the New York Times included quotes from the Village Voice, New York Magazine, Vincent Canby of the Times and Roger Ebert, the movie would gross an impressive $25,500 in its first three days. Word of mouth in the city would be strong, with its second weekend gross actually increasing nearly 20% to $30,500. Its third weekend would fall slightly, but with $27k in the till would still be better than its first weekend. It wouldn't be until Week 5 that Eréndira would expand into Los Angeles and Chicago, where it would continue to gross nearly $20k per screen for several more weeks. The film would continue to play across the nation for more than half a year, and despite never making more than four prints of the film, Eréndira would gross more than $600k in America, one of the best non-English language releases for all of 1984. In their quickest turnaround from one film to another to date, Miramax would release Claude Lelouch's Edith and Marcel not five weeks after Eréndira. If you're not familiar with the name Claude Chabrol, I would highly suggest becoming so. Chabrol was a part of the French New Wave filmmakers alongside Jean-Luc Godard, Jacques Rivette, Éric Rohmer, and François Truffaut who came up as film critics for the influential French magazine Cahiers [ka-yay] du Cinéma in the 1950s, who would go on to change the direction of French Cinema and how film fans appreciated films and filmmakers through the concept of The Auteur Theory, although the theory itself would be given a name by American film critic Andrew Sarris in 1962. Of these five critics turned filmmakers, Chabrol would be considered the most prolific and commercial. Chabrol would be the first of them to make a film, Le Beau Serge, and between 1957 and his death in 2010, he would make 58 movies. That's more than one new movie every year on average, not counting shorts and television projects he also made on the side. American audiences knew him best for his 1966 global hit A Man and a Woman, which would sell more than $14m in tickets in the US and would be one of the few foreign language films to earn Academy Award nominations outside of the Best Foreign Language Film race. Lead actress Anouk Aimee would get a nod, and Chabrol would earn two on the film, for Best Director, which he would lose to Fred Zimmerman and A Man for All Seasons, and Best Original Screenplay, which he would win alongside his co-writer Pierre Uytterhoeven. Edith and Marcel would tell the story of the love affair between the iconic French singer Edith Piaf and Marcel Cerdan, the French boxer who was the Middleweight Champion of the World during their affair in 1948 and 1949. Both were famous in their own right, but together, they were the Brangelina of post-World War II France. Despite the fact that Cerdan was married with three kids, their affair helped lift the spirits of the French people, until his death in October 1949, while he was flying from Paris to New York to see Piaf. Fans of Raging Bull are somewhat familiar with Marcel Cerdan already, as Cerdan's last fight before his death would find Cerdan losing his middleweight title to Jake LaMotta. In a weird twist of fate, Patrick Dewaere, the actor Chabrol cast as Cerdan, committed suicide just after the start of production, and while Chabrol considered shutting down the film in respect, it would be none other than Marcel Cerdan, Jr. who would step in to the role of his own father, despite never having acted before, and being six years older than his father was when he died. When it was released in France in April 1983, it was an immediate hit, become the second highest French film of the year, and the sixth highest grosser of all films released in the country that year. However, it would not be the film France submitted to that year's Academy Award race. That would be Diane Kurys' Entre Nous, which wasn't as big a hit in France but was considered a stronger contender for the nomination, in part because of Isabelle Hupert's amazing performance but also because Entre Nous, as 110 minutes, was 50 minutes shorter than Edith and Marcel. Harvey Weinstein would cut twenty minutes out of the film without Chabrol's consent or assistance, and when the film was released at the 57th Street Playhouse in New York City on Sunday, June 3rd, the gushing reviews in the New York Times ad would actually be for Chabrol's original cut, and they would help the film gross $15,300 in its first five days. But once the other New York critics who didn't get to see the original cut of the film saw this new cut, the critical consensus started to fall. Things felt off to them, and they would be, as a number of short trims made by Weinstein would remove important context for the film for the sake of streamlining the film. Audiences would pick up on the changes, and in its first full weekend of release, the film would only gross $12k. After two more weeks of grosses of under $4k each week, the film would close in New York City. Edith and Marcel would never play in another theatre in the United States. And then there would be another year plus long gap before their next release, but we'll get into the reason why in a few moments. Many people today know Rubén Blades as Daniel Salazar in Fear the Walking Dead, or from his appearances in The Milagro Beanfield War, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, or Predator 2, amongst his 40 plus acting appearances over the years, but in the early 1980s, he was a salsa and Latin Jazz musician and singer who had yet to break out of the New Yorican market. With an idea for a movie about a singer and musician not unlike himself trying to attempt a crossover success into mainstream music, he would approach his friend, director Leon Icasho, about teaming up to get the idea fleshed out into a real movie. Although Blades was at best a cult music star, and Icasho had only made one movie before, they were able to raise $6m from a series of local investors including Jack Rollins, who produced every Woody Allen movie from 1969's Take the Money and Run to 2015's Irrational Man, to make their movie, which they would start shooting in the Spanish Harlem section of New York City in December 1982. Despite the luxury of a large budget for an independent Latino production, the shooting schedule was very tight, less than five weeks. There would be a number of large musical segments to show Blades' character Rudy's talents as a musician and singer, with hundreds of extras on hand in each scene. Icasho would stick to his 28 day schedule, and the film would wrap up shortly after the New Year. Even though the director would have his final cut of the movie ready by the start of summer 1983, it would take nearly a year and a half for any distributor to nibble. It wasn't that the film was tedious. Quite the opposite. Many distributors enjoyed the film, but worried about, ironically, the ability of the film to crossover out of the Latino market into the mainstream. So when Miramax came along with a lower than hoped for offer to release the film, the filmmakers took the deal, because they just wanted the film out there. Things would start to pick up for the film when Miramax submitted the film to be entered into the 1985 Cannes Film Festival, and it would be submitted to run in the prestigious Directors Fortnight program, alongside Mike Newell's breakthrough film, Dance with a Stranger, Victor Nunez's breakthrough film, A Flash of Green, and Wayne Wang's breakthrough film Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart. While they were waiting for Cannes to get back to them, they would also learn the film had been selected to be a part of The Lincoln Center's New Directors/New Films program, where the film would earn raves from local critics and audiences, especially for Blades, who many felt was a screen natural. After more praise from critics and audiences on the French Riviera, Miramax would open Crossover Dreams at the Cinema Studio theatre in midtown Manhattan on August 23rd, 1985. Originally booked into the smaller 180 seat auditorium, since John Huston's Prizzi's Honor was still doing good business in the 300 seat house in its fourth week, the theatre would swap houses for the films when it became clear early on Crossover Dreams' first day that it would be the more popular title that weekend. And it would. While Prizzi would gross a still solid $10k that weekend, Crossover Dreams would gross $35k. In its second weekend, the film would again gross $35k. And in its third weekend, another $35k. They were basically selling out every seat at every show those first three weeks. Clearly, the film was indeed doing some crossover business. But, strangely, Miramax would wait seven weeks after opening the film in New York to open it in Los Angeles. With a new ad campaign that de-emphasized Blades and played up the dreamer dreaming big aspect of the film, Miramax would open the movie at two of the more upscale theatres in the area, the Cineplex Beverly Center on the outskirts of Beverly Hills, and the Cineplex Brentwood Twin, on the west side where many of Hollywood's tastemakers called home. Even with a plethora of good reviews from the local press, and playing at two theatres with a capacity of more than double the one theatre playing the film in New York, Crossover Dreams could only manage a neat $13k opening weekend. Slowly but surely, Miramax would add a few more prints in additional major markets, but never really gave the film the chance to score with Latino audiences who may have been craving a salsa-infused musical/drama, even if it was entirely in English. Looking back, thirty-eight years later, that seems to have been a mistake, but it seems that the film's final gross of just $250k after just ten weeks of release was leaving a lot of money on the table. At awards time, Blades would be nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Actor, but otherwise, the film would be shut out of any further consideration. But for all intents and purposes, the film did kinda complete its mission of turning Blades into a star. He continues to be one of the busiest Latino actors in Hollywood over the last forty years, and it would help get one of his co-stars, Elizabeth Peña, a major job in a major Hollywood film the following year, as the live-in maid at Richard Dreyfuss and Bette Midler's house in Paul Mazursky's Down and Out in Beverly Hills, which would give her a steady career until her passing in 2014. And Icasho himself would have a successful directing career both on movie screens and on television, working on such projects as Miami Vice, Crime Story, The Equalizer, Criminal Minds, and Queen of the South, until his passing this past May. I'm going to briefly mention a Canadian drama called The Dog Who Stopped the War that Miramax released on three screens in their home town of Buffalo on October 25th, 1985. A children's film about two groups of children in a small town in Quebec during their winter break who get involved in an ever-escalating snowball fight. It would be the highest grossing local film in Canada in 1984, and would become the first in a series of 25 family films under a Tales For All banner made by a company called Party Productions, which will be releasing their newest film in the series later this year. The film may have huge in Canada, but in Buffalo in the late fall, the film would only gross $15k in its first, and only, week in theatres. The film would eventually develop a cult following thanks to repeated cable screenings during the holidays every year. We'll also give a brief mention to an Australian action movie called Cool Change, directed by George Miller. No, not the George Miller who created the Mad Max series, but the other Australian director named George Miller, who had to start going by George T. Miller to differentiate himself from the other George Miller, even though this George Miller was directing before the other George Miller, and even had a bigger local and global hit in 1982 with The Man From Snowy River than the other George Miller had with Mad Max II, aka The Road Warrior. It would also be the second movie released by Miramax in a year starring a young Australian ingenue named Deborra-Lee Furness, who was also featured in Crossover Dreams. Today, most people know her as Mrs. Hugh Jackman. The internet and several book sources say the movie opened in America on March 14th, 1986, but damn if I can find any playdate anywhere in the country, period. Not even in the Weinsteins' home territory of Buffalo. A critic from the Sydney Morning Herald would call the film, which opened in Australia four weeks after it allegedly opened in America, a spectacularly simplistic propaganda piece for the cattle farmers of the Victorian high plains,” and in its home country, it would barely gross 2% of its $3.5m budget. And sticking with brief mentions of Australian movies Miramax allegedly released in American in the spring of 1986, we move over to one of three movies directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith that would be released during that year. In Australia, it was titled Frog Dreaming, but for America, the title was changed to The Quest. The film stars Henry Thomas from E.T. as an American boy who has moved to Australia to be with his guardian after his parents die, who finds himself caught up in the magic of a local Aboriginal myth that might be more real than anyone realizes. And like Cool Change, I cannot find any American playdates for the film anywhere near its alleged May 1st, 1986 release date. I even contacted Mr. Trenchard-Smith asking him if he remembers anything about the American release of his film, knowing full well it's 37 years later, but while being very polite in his response, he was unable to help. Finally, we get back to the movies we actually can talk about with some certainty. I know our next movie was actually released in American theatres, because I saw it in America at a cinema. Twist and Shout tells the story of two best friends, Bjørn and Erik, growing up in suburbs of Copenhagen, Denmark in 1963. The music of The Beatles, who are just exploding in Europe, help provide a welcome respite from the harsh realities of their lives. Directed by Billie August, Twist and Shout would become the first of several August films to be released by Miramax over the next decade, including his follow-up, which would end up become Miramax's first Oscar-winning release, but we'll be talking about that movie on our next episode. August was often seen as a spiritual successor to Ingmar Bergman within Scandinavian cinema, so much so that Bergman would handpick August to direct a semi-autobiographical screenplay of his, The Best Intentions, in the early 1990s, when it became clear to Bergman that he would not be able to make it himself. Bergman's only stipulation was that August would need to cast one of his actresses from Fanny and Alexander, Pernilla Wallgren, as his stand-in character's mother. August and Wallgren had never met until they started filming. By the end of shooting, Pernilla Wallgren would be Pernilla August, but that's another story for another time. In a rare twist, Twist and Shout would open in Los Angeles before New York City, at the Cineplex Beverly Center August 22nd, 1986, more than two years after it opened across Denmark. Loaded with accolades including a Best Picture Award from the European Film Festival and positive reviews from the likes of Gene Siskel and Michael Wilmington, the movie would gross, according to Variety, a “crisp” $14k in its first three days. In its second weekend, the Beverly Center would add a second screen for the film, and the gross would increase to $17k. And by week four, one of those prints at the Beverly Center would move to the Laemmle Monica 4, so those on the West Side who didn't want to go east of the 405 could watch it. But the combined $13k gross would not be as good as the previous week's $14k from the two screens at the Beverly Center. It wouldn't be until Twist and Shout's sixth week of release they would finally add a screen in New York City, the 68th Street Playhouse, where it would gross $25k in its first weekend there. But after nine weeks, never playing in more than five theatres in any given weekend, Twist and Shout was down and out, with only $204k in ticket sales. But it was good enough for Miramax to acquire August's next movie, and actually get it into American theatres within a year of its release in Denmark and Sweden. Join us next episode for that story. Earlier, I teased about why Miramax took more than a year off from releasing movies in 1984 and 1985. And we've reached that point in the timeline to tell that story. After writing and producing The Burning in 1981, Bob and Harvey had decided what they really wanted to do was direct. But it would take years for them to come up with an idea and flesh that story out to a full length screenplay. They'd return to their roots as rock show promoters, borrowing heavily from one of Harvey's first forays into that field, when he and a partner, Corky Burger, purchased an aging movie theatre in Buffalo in 1974 and turned it into a rock and roll hall for a few years, until they gutted and demolished the theatre, so they could sell the land, with Harvey's half of the proceeds becoming much of the seed money to start Miramax up. After graduating high school, three best friends from New York get the opportunity of a lifetime when they inherit an old run down hotel upstate, with dreams of turning it into a rock and roll hotel. But when they get to the hotel, they realize the place is going to need a lot more work than they initially realized, and they realize they are not going to get any help from any of the locals, who don't want them or their silly rock and roll hotel in their quaint and quiet town. With a budget of only $5m, and a story that would need to be filmed entirely on location, the cast would not include very many well known actors. For the lead role of Danny, the young man who inherits the hotel, they would cast Daniel Jordano, whose previous acting work had been nameless characters in movies like Death Wish 3 and Streetwalkin'. This would be his first leading role. Danny's two best friends, Silk and Spikes, would be played by Leon W. Grant and Matthew Penn, respectively. Like Jordano, both Grant and Penn had also worked in small supporting roles, although Grant would actually play characters with actual names like Boo Boo and Chollie. Penn, the son of Bonnie and Clyde director Arthur Penn, would ironically have his first acting role in a 1983 musical called Rock and Roll Hotel, about a young trio of musicians who enter a Battle of the Bands at an old hotel called The Rock and Roll Hotel. This would also be their first leading roles. Today, there are two reasons to watch Playing For Keeps. One of them is to see just how truly awful Bob and Harvey Weinstein were as directors. 80% of the movie is master shots without any kind of coverage, 15% is wannabe MTV music video if those videos were directed by space aliens handed video cameras and not told what to do with them, and 5% Jordano mimicking Kevin Bacon in Footloose but with the heaviest New Yawk accent this side of Bensonhurst. The other reason is to watch a young actress in her first major screen role, who is still mesmerizing and hypnotic despite the crapfest she is surrounded by. Nineteen year old Marisa Tomei wouldn't become a star because of this movie, but it was clear very early on she was going to become one, someday. Mostly shot in and around the grounds of the Bethany Colony Resort in Bethany PA, the film would spend six weeks in production during June and July of 1984, and they would spend more than a year and a half putting the film together. As music men, they knew a movie about a rock and roll hotel for younger people who need to have a lot of hip, cool, teen-friendly music on the soundtrack. So, naturally, the Weinsteins would recruit such hip, cool, teen-friendly musicians like Pete Townshend of The Who, Phil Collins, Peter Frampton, Sister Sledge, already defunct Duran Duran side project Arcadia, and Hinton Battle, who had originated the role of The Scarecrow in the Broadway production of The Wiz. They would spend nearly $500k to acquire B-sides and tossed away songs that weren't good enough to appear on the artists' regular albums. Once again light on money, Miramax would sent the completed film out to the major studios to see if they'd be willing to release the movie. A sale would bring some much needed capital back into the company immediately, and creating a working relationship with a major studio could be advantageous in the long run. Universal Pictures would buy the movie from Miramax for an undisclosed sum, and set an October 3rd release. Playing For Keeps would open on 1148 screens that day, including 56 screens in the greater Los Angeles region and 80 in the New York City metropolitan area. But it wasn't the best week to open this film. Crocodile Dundee had opened the week before and was a surprise hit, spending a second week firmly atop the box office charts with $8.2m in ticket sales. Its nearest competitor, the Burt Lancaster/Kirk Douglas comedy Tough Guys, would be the week's highest grossing new film, with $4.6m. Number three was Top Gun, earning $2.405m in its 21st week in theatres, and Stand By Me was in fourth in its ninth week with $2.396m. In fifth place, playing in only 215 theatres, would be another new opener, Children of a Lesser God, with $1.9m. And all the way down in sixth place, with only $1.4m in ticket sales, was Playing for Keeps. The reviews were fairly brutal, and by that, I mean they were fair in their brutality, although you'll have to do some work to find those reviews. No one has ever bothered to link their reviews for Playing For Keeps at Rotten Tomatoes or Metacritic. After a second weekend, where the film would lose a quarter of its screens and 61% of its opening weekend business, Universal would cut its losses and dump the film into dollar houses. The final reported box office gross on the film would be $2.67m. Bob Weinstein would never write or direct another film, and Harvey Weinstein would only have one other directing credit to his name, an animated movie called The Gnomes' Great Adventure, which wasn't really a directing effort so much as buying the American rights to a 1985 Spanish animated series called The World of David the Gnome, creating new English language dubs with actors like Tom Bosley, Frank Gorshin, Christopher Plummer, and Tony Randall, and selling the new versions to Nickelodeon. Sadly, we would learn in October 2017 that one of the earliest known episodes of sexual harassment by Harvey Weinstein happened during the pre-production of Playing for Keeps. In 1984, a twenty year old college junior Tomi-Ann Roberts was waiting tables in New York City, hoping to start an acting career. Weinstein, who one of her customers at this restaurant, urged Ms. Roberts to audition for a movie that he and his brother were planning to direct. He sent her the script and asked her to meet him where he was staying so they could discuss the film. When she arrived at his hotel room, the door was left slightly ajar, and he called on her to come in and close the door behind her. She would find Weinstein nude in the bathtub, where he told her she would give a much better audition if she were comfortable getting naked in front of him too, because the character she might play would have a topless scene. If she could not bare her breasts in private, she would not be able to do it on film. She was horrified and rushed out of the room, after telling Weinstein that she was too prudish to go along. She felt he had manipulated her by feigning professional interest in her, and doubted she had ever been under serious consideration. That incident would send her life in a different direction. In 2017, Roberts was a psychology professor at Colorado College, researching sexual objectification, an interest she traces back in part to that long-ago encounter. And on that sad note, we're going to take our leave. Thank you for joining us. We'll talk again next week, when we continue with story of Miramax Films, from 1987. Remember to visit this episode's page on our website, The80sMoviePodcast.com, for extra materials about the movies we covered this episode. The 80s Movies Podcast has been researched, written, narrated and edited by Edward Havens for Idiosyncratic Entertainment. Thank you again. Good night.
On this episode, we are continuing our miniseries on the movies released by Miramax Films in the 1980s, specifically looking at the films they released between 1984 and 1986. ----more---- TRANSCRIPT From Los Angeles, California. The Entertainment Capital of the World. It's the 80s Movie Podcast. I am your host, Edward Havens. Thank you for listening today. On this episode, we are continuing our miniseries on the movies released by Miramax Films in the 1980s. And, in case you did not listen to Part 1 yet, let me reiterate that the focus here will be on the films and the creatives, not the Weinsteins. The Weinsteins did not have a hand in the production of any of the movies Miramax released in the 1980s, and that Miramax logo and the names associated with it should not stop anyone from enjoying some very well made movies because they now have an unfortunate association with two spineless chucklenuts who proclivities would not be known by the outside world for decades to come. Well, there is one movie this episode where we must talk about the Weinsteins as the creatives, but when talking about that film, “creatives” is a derisive pejorative. We ended our previous episode at the end of 1983. Miramax had one minor hit film in The Secret Policeman's Other Ball, thanks in large part to the film's association with members of the still beloved Monty Python comedy troupe, who hadn't released any material since The Life of Brian in 1979. 1984 would be the start of year five of the company, and they were still in need of something to make their name. Being a truly independent film company in 1984 was not easy. There were fewer than 20,000 movie screens in the entire country back then, compared to nearly 40,000 today. National video store chains like Blockbuster did not exist, and the few cable channels that did exist played mostly Hollywood films. There was no social media for images and clips to go viral. For comparison's sake, in A24's first five years, from its founding in August 2012 to July 2017, the company would have a number of hit films, including The Bling Ring, The Lobster, Spring Breakers, and The Witch, release movies from some of indie cinema's most respected names, including Andrea Arnold, Robert Eggers, Atom Egoyan, Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, Lynn Shelton, Trey Edward Shults, Gus Van Sant, and Denis Villeneuve, and released several Academy Award winning movies, including the Amy Winehouse documentary Amy, Alex Garland's Ex Machina, Lenny Abrahamson's Room and Barry Jenkins' Moonlight, which would upset front runner La La Land for the Best Picture of 2016. But instead of leaning into the American independent cinema world the way Cinecom and Island were doing with the likes of Jonathan Demme and John Sayles, Miramax would dip their toes further into the world of international cinema. Their first release for 1984 would be Ruy Guerra's Eréndira. The screenplay by Nobel Prize winner Gabriel García Márquez was based on his 1972 novella The Incredible and Sad Tale of Innocent Eréndira and Her Heartless Grandmother, which itself was based off a screenplay Márquez had written in the early 1960s, which, when he couldn't get it made at the time, he reduced down to a page and a half for a sequence in his 1967 magnum opus One Hundred Years of Solitude. Between the early 1960s and the early 1980s, Márquez would lose the original draft of Eréndira, and would write a new script based off what he remembered writing twenty years earlier. In the story, a young woman named Eréndira lives in a near mansion situation in an otherwise empty desert with her grandmother, who had collected a number of paper flowers and assorted tchotchkes over the years. One night, Eréndira forgets to put out some candles used to illuminate the house, and the house and all of its contents burn to the ground. With everything lost, Eréndira's grandmother forces her into a life of prostitution. The young woman quickly becomes the courtesan of choice in the region. With every new journey, an ever growing caravan starts to follow them, until it becomes for all intents and purposes a carnival, with food vendors, snake charmers, musicians and games of chance. Márquez's writing style, known as “magic realism,” was very cinematic on the page, and it's little wonder that many of his stories have been made into movies and television miniseries around the globe for more than a half century. Yet no movie came as close to capturing that Marquezian prose quite the way Guerra did with Eréndira. Featuring Greek goddess Irene Papas as the Grandmother, Brazilian actress Cláudia Ohana, who happened to be married to Guerra at the time, as the titular character, and former Bond villain Michael Lonsdale in a small but important role as a Senator who tries to help Eréndira get out of her life as a slave, the movie would be Mexico's entry into the 1983 Academy Award race for Best Foreign Language Film. After acquiring the film for American distribution, Miramax would score a coup by getting the film accepted to that year's New York Film Festival, alongside such films as Robert Altman's Streamers, Jean Lucy Godard's Passion, Lawrence Kasdan's The Big Chill, Francis Ford Coppola's Rumble Fish, and Andrzej Wajda's Danton. But despite some stellar reviews from many of the New York City film critics, Eréndira would not get nominated for Best Foreign Language Film, and Miramax would wait until April 27th, 1984, to open the film at the Lincoln Plaza Cinemas, one of the most important theatres in New York City at the time to launch a foreign film. A quarter page ad in the New York Times included quotes from the Village Voice, New York Magazine, Vincent Canby of the Times and Roger Ebert, the movie would gross an impressive $25,500 in its first three days. Word of mouth in the city would be strong, with its second weekend gross actually increasing nearly 20% to $30,500. Its third weekend would fall slightly, but with $27k in the till would still be better than its first weekend. It wouldn't be until Week 5 that Eréndira would expand into Los Angeles and Chicago, where it would continue to gross nearly $20k per screen for several more weeks. The film would continue to play across the nation for more than half a year, and despite never making more than four prints of the film, Eréndira would gross more than $600k in America, one of the best non-English language releases for all of 1984. In their quickest turnaround from one film to another to date, Miramax would release Claude Lelouch's Edith and Marcel not five weeks after Eréndira. If you're not familiar with the name Claude Chabrol, I would highly suggest becoming so. Chabrol was a part of the French New Wave filmmakers alongside Jean-Luc Godard, Jacques Rivette, Éric Rohmer, and François Truffaut who came up as film critics for the influential French magazine Cahiers [ka-yay] du Cinéma in the 1950s, who would go on to change the direction of French Cinema and how film fans appreciated films and filmmakers through the concept of The Auteur Theory, although the theory itself would be given a name by American film critic Andrew Sarris in 1962. Of these five critics turned filmmakers, Chabrol would be considered the most prolific and commercial. Chabrol would be the first of them to make a film, Le Beau Serge, and between 1957 and his death in 2010, he would make 58 movies. That's more than one new movie every year on average, not counting shorts and television projects he also made on the side. American audiences knew him best for his 1966 global hit A Man and a Woman, which would sell more than $14m in tickets in the US and would be one of the few foreign language films to earn Academy Award nominations outside of the Best Foreign Language Film race. Lead actress Anouk Aimee would get a nod, and Chabrol would earn two on the film, for Best Director, which he would lose to Fred Zimmerman and A Man for All Seasons, and Best Original Screenplay, which he would win alongside his co-writer Pierre Uytterhoeven. Edith and Marcel would tell the story of the love affair between the iconic French singer Edith Piaf and Marcel Cerdan, the French boxer who was the Middleweight Champion of the World during their affair in 1948 and 1949. Both were famous in their own right, but together, they were the Brangelina of post-World War II France. Despite the fact that Cerdan was married with three kids, their affair helped lift the spirits of the French people, until his death in October 1949, while he was flying from Paris to New York to see Piaf. Fans of Raging Bull are somewhat familiar with Marcel Cerdan already, as Cerdan's last fight before his death would find Cerdan losing his middleweight title to Jake LaMotta. In a weird twist of fate, Patrick Dewaere, the actor Chabrol cast as Cerdan, committed suicide just after the start of production, and while Chabrol considered shutting down the film in respect, it would be none other than Marcel Cerdan, Jr. who would step in to the role of his own father, despite never having acted before, and being six years older than his father was when he died. When it was released in France in April 1983, it was an immediate hit, become the second highest French film of the year, and the sixth highest grosser of all films released in the country that year. However, it would not be the film France submitted to that year's Academy Award race. That would be Diane Kurys' Entre Nous, which wasn't as big a hit in France but was considered a stronger contender for the nomination, in part because of Isabelle Hupert's amazing performance but also because Entre Nous, as 110 minutes, was 50 minutes shorter than Edith and Marcel. Harvey Weinstein would cut twenty minutes out of the film without Chabrol's consent or assistance, and when the film was released at the 57th Street Playhouse in New York City on Sunday, June 3rd, the gushing reviews in the New York Times ad would actually be for Chabrol's original cut, and they would help the film gross $15,300 in its first five days. But once the other New York critics who didn't get to see the original cut of the film saw this new cut, the critical consensus started to fall. Things felt off to them, and they would be, as a number of short trims made by Weinstein would remove important context for the film for the sake of streamlining the film. Audiences would pick up on the changes, and in its first full weekend of release, the film would only gross $12k. After two more weeks of grosses of under $4k each week, the film would close in New York City. Edith and Marcel would never play in another theatre in the United States. And then there would be another year plus long gap before their next release, but we'll get into the reason why in a few moments. Many people today know Rubén Blades as Daniel Salazar in Fear the Walking Dead, or from his appearances in The Milagro Beanfield War, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, or Predator 2, amongst his 40 plus acting appearances over the years, but in the early 1980s, he was a salsa and Latin Jazz musician and singer who had yet to break out of the New Yorican market. With an idea for a movie about a singer and musician not unlike himself trying to attempt a crossover success into mainstream music, he would approach his friend, director Leon Icasho, about teaming up to get the idea fleshed out into a real movie. Although Blades was at best a cult music star, and Icasho had only made one movie before, they were able to raise $6m from a series of local investors including Jack Rollins, who produced every Woody Allen movie from 1969's Take the Money and Run to 2015's Irrational Man, to make their movie, which they would start shooting in the Spanish Harlem section of New York City in December 1982. Despite the luxury of a large budget for an independent Latino production, the shooting schedule was very tight, less than five weeks. There would be a number of large musical segments to show Blades' character Rudy's talents as a musician and singer, with hundreds of extras on hand in each scene. Icasho would stick to his 28 day schedule, and the film would wrap up shortly after the New Year. Even though the director would have his final cut of the movie ready by the start of summer 1983, it would take nearly a year and a half for any distributor to nibble. It wasn't that the film was tedious. Quite the opposite. Many distributors enjoyed the film, but worried about, ironically, the ability of the film to crossover out of the Latino market into the mainstream. So when Miramax came along with a lower than hoped for offer to release the film, the filmmakers took the deal, because they just wanted the film out there. Things would start to pick up for the film when Miramax submitted the film to be entered into the 1985 Cannes Film Festival, and it would be submitted to run in the prestigious Directors Fortnight program, alongside Mike Newell's breakthrough film, Dance with a Stranger, Victor Nunez's breakthrough film, A Flash of Green, and Wayne Wang's breakthrough film Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart. While they were waiting for Cannes to get back to them, they would also learn the film had been selected to be a part of The Lincoln Center's New Directors/New Films program, where the film would earn raves from local critics and audiences, especially for Blades, who many felt was a screen natural. After more praise from critics and audiences on the French Riviera, Miramax would open Crossover Dreams at the Cinema Studio theatre in midtown Manhattan on August 23rd, 1985. Originally booked into the smaller 180 seat auditorium, since John Huston's Prizzi's Honor was still doing good business in the 300 seat house in its fourth week, the theatre would swap houses for the films when it became clear early on Crossover Dreams' first day that it would be the more popular title that weekend. And it would. While Prizzi would gross a still solid $10k that weekend, Crossover Dreams would gross $35k. In its second weekend, the film would again gross $35k. And in its third weekend, another $35k. They were basically selling out every seat at every show those first three weeks. Clearly, the film was indeed doing some crossover business. But, strangely, Miramax would wait seven weeks after opening the film in New York to open it in Los Angeles. With a new ad campaign that de-emphasized Blades and played up the dreamer dreaming big aspect of the film, Miramax would open the movie at two of the more upscale theatres in the area, the Cineplex Beverly Center on the outskirts of Beverly Hills, and the Cineplex Brentwood Twin, on the west side where many of Hollywood's tastemakers called home. Even with a plethora of good reviews from the local press, and playing at two theatres with a capacity of more than double the one theatre playing the film in New York, Crossover Dreams could only manage a neat $13k opening weekend. Slowly but surely, Miramax would add a few more prints in additional major markets, but never really gave the film the chance to score with Latino audiences who may have been craving a salsa-infused musical/drama, even if it was entirely in English. Looking back, thirty-eight years later, that seems to have been a mistake, but it seems that the film's final gross of just $250k after just ten weeks of release was leaving a lot of money on the table. At awards time, Blades would be nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Actor, but otherwise, the film would be shut out of any further consideration. But for all intents and purposes, the film did kinda complete its mission of turning Blades into a star. He continues to be one of the busiest Latino actors in Hollywood over the last forty years, and it would help get one of his co-stars, Elizabeth Peña, a major job in a major Hollywood film the following year, as the live-in maid at Richard Dreyfuss and Bette Midler's house in Paul Mazursky's Down and Out in Beverly Hills, which would give her a steady career until her passing in 2014. And Icasho himself would have a successful directing career both on movie screens and on television, working on such projects as Miami Vice, Crime Story, The Equalizer, Criminal Minds, and Queen of the South, until his passing this past May. I'm going to briefly mention a Canadian drama called The Dog Who Stopped the War that Miramax released on three screens in their home town of Buffalo on October 25th, 1985. A children's film about two groups of children in a small town in Quebec during their winter break who get involved in an ever-escalating snowball fight. It would be the highest grossing local film in Canada in 1984, and would become the first in a series of 25 family films under a Tales For All banner made by a company called Party Productions, which will be releasing their newest film in the series later this year. The film may have huge in Canada, but in Buffalo in the late fall, the film would only gross $15k in its first, and only, week in theatres. The film would eventually develop a cult following thanks to repeated cable screenings during the holidays every year. We'll also give a brief mention to an Australian action movie called Cool Change, directed by George Miller. No, not the George Miller who created the Mad Max series, but the other Australian director named George Miller, who had to start going by George T. Miller to differentiate himself from the other George Miller, even though this George Miller was directing before the other George Miller, and even had a bigger local and global hit in 1982 with The Man From Snowy River than the other George Miller had with Mad Max II, aka The Road Warrior. It would also be the second movie released by Miramax in a year starring a young Australian ingenue named Deborra-Lee Furness, who was also featured in Crossover Dreams. Today, most people know her as Mrs. Hugh Jackman. The internet and several book sources say the movie opened in America on March 14th, 1986, but damn if I can find any playdate anywhere in the country, period. Not even in the Weinsteins' home territory of Buffalo. A critic from the Sydney Morning Herald would call the film, which opened in Australia four weeks after it allegedly opened in America, a spectacularly simplistic propaganda piece for the cattle farmers of the Victorian high plains,” and in its home country, it would barely gross 2% of its $3.5m budget. And sticking with brief mentions of Australian movies Miramax allegedly released in American in the spring of 1986, we move over to one of three movies directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith that would be released during that year. In Australia, it was titled Frog Dreaming, but for America, the title was changed to The Quest. The film stars Henry Thomas from E.T. as an American boy who has moved to Australia to be with his guardian after his parents die, who finds himself caught up in the magic of a local Aboriginal myth that might be more real than anyone realizes. And like Cool Change, I cannot find any American playdates for the film anywhere near its alleged May 1st, 1986 release date. I even contacted Mr. Trenchard-Smith asking him if he remembers anything about the American release of his film, knowing full well it's 37 years later, but while being very polite in his response, he was unable to help. Finally, we get back to the movies we actually can talk about with some certainty. I know our next movie was actually released in American theatres, because I saw it in America at a cinema. Twist and Shout tells the story of two best friends, Bjørn and Erik, growing up in suburbs of Copenhagen, Denmark in 1963. The music of The Beatles, who are just exploding in Europe, help provide a welcome respite from the harsh realities of their lives. Directed by Billie August, Twist and Shout would become the first of several August films to be released by Miramax over the next decade, including his follow-up, which would end up become Miramax's first Oscar-winning release, but we'll be talking about that movie on our next episode. August was often seen as a spiritual successor to Ingmar Bergman within Scandinavian cinema, so much so that Bergman would handpick August to direct a semi-autobiographical screenplay of his, The Best Intentions, in the early 1990s, when it became clear to Bergman that he would not be able to make it himself. Bergman's only stipulation was that August would need to cast one of his actresses from Fanny and Alexander, Pernilla Wallgren, as his stand-in character's mother. August and Wallgren had never met until they started filming. By the end of shooting, Pernilla Wallgren would be Pernilla August, but that's another story for another time. In a rare twist, Twist and Shout would open in Los Angeles before New York City, at the Cineplex Beverly Center August 22nd, 1986, more than two years after it opened across Denmark. Loaded with accolades including a Best Picture Award from the European Film Festival and positive reviews from the likes of Gene Siskel and Michael Wilmington, the movie would gross, according to Variety, a “crisp” $14k in its first three days. In its second weekend, the Beverly Center would add a second screen for the film, and the gross would increase to $17k. And by week four, one of those prints at the Beverly Center would move to the Laemmle Monica 4, so those on the West Side who didn't want to go east of the 405 could watch it. But the combined $13k gross would not be as good as the previous week's $14k from the two screens at the Beverly Center. It wouldn't be until Twist and Shout's sixth week of release they would finally add a screen in New York City, the 68th Street Playhouse, where it would gross $25k in its first weekend there. But after nine weeks, never playing in more than five theatres in any given weekend, Twist and Shout was down and out, with only $204k in ticket sales. But it was good enough for Miramax to acquire August's next movie, and actually get it into American theatres within a year of its release in Denmark and Sweden. Join us next episode for that story. Earlier, I teased about why Miramax took more than a year off from releasing movies in 1984 and 1985. And we've reached that point in the timeline to tell that story. After writing and producing The Burning in 1981, Bob and Harvey had decided what they really wanted to do was direct. But it would take years for them to come up with an idea and flesh that story out to a full length screenplay. They'd return to their roots as rock show promoters, borrowing heavily from one of Harvey's first forays into that field, when he and a partner, Corky Burger, purchased an aging movie theatre in Buffalo in 1974 and turned it into a rock and roll hall for a few years, until they gutted and demolished the theatre, so they could sell the land, with Harvey's half of the proceeds becoming much of the seed money to start Miramax up. After graduating high school, three best friends from New York get the opportunity of a lifetime when they inherit an old run down hotel upstate, with dreams of turning it into a rock and roll hotel. But when they get to the hotel, they realize the place is going to need a lot more work than they initially realized, and they realize they are not going to get any help from any of the locals, who don't want them or their silly rock and roll hotel in their quaint and quiet town. With a budget of only $5m, and a story that would need to be filmed entirely on location, the cast would not include very many well known actors. For the lead role of Danny, the young man who inherits the hotel, they would cast Daniel Jordano, whose previous acting work had been nameless characters in movies like Death Wish 3 and Streetwalkin'. This would be his first leading role. Danny's two best friends, Silk and Spikes, would be played by Leon W. Grant and Matthew Penn, respectively. Like Jordano, both Grant and Penn had also worked in small supporting roles, although Grant would actually play characters with actual names like Boo Boo and Chollie. Penn, the son of Bonnie and Clyde director Arthur Penn, would ironically have his first acting role in a 1983 musical called Rock and Roll Hotel, about a young trio of musicians who enter a Battle of the Bands at an old hotel called The Rock and Roll Hotel. This would also be their first leading roles. Today, there are two reasons to watch Playing For Keeps. One of them is to see just how truly awful Bob and Harvey Weinstein were as directors. 80% of the movie is master shots without any kind of coverage, 15% is wannabe MTV music video if those videos were directed by space aliens handed video cameras and not told what to do with them, and 5% Jordano mimicking Kevin Bacon in Footloose but with the heaviest New Yawk accent this side of Bensonhurst. The other reason is to watch a young actress in her first major screen role, who is still mesmerizing and hypnotic despite the crapfest she is surrounded by. Nineteen year old Marisa Tomei wouldn't become a star because of this movie, but it was clear very early on she was going to become one, someday. Mostly shot in and around the grounds of the Bethany Colony Resort in Bethany PA, the film would spend six weeks in production during June and July of 1984, and they would spend more than a year and a half putting the film together. As music men, they knew a movie about a rock and roll hotel for younger people who need to have a lot of hip, cool, teen-friendly music on the soundtrack. So, naturally, the Weinsteins would recruit such hip, cool, teen-friendly musicians like Pete Townshend of The Who, Phil Collins, Peter Frampton, Sister Sledge, already defunct Duran Duran side project Arcadia, and Hinton Battle, who had originated the role of The Scarecrow in the Broadway production of The Wiz. They would spend nearly $500k to acquire B-sides and tossed away songs that weren't good enough to appear on the artists' regular albums. Once again light on money, Miramax would sent the completed film out to the major studios to see if they'd be willing to release the movie. A sale would bring some much needed capital back into the company immediately, and creating a working relationship with a major studio could be advantageous in the long run. Universal Pictures would buy the movie from Miramax for an undisclosed sum, and set an October 3rd release. Playing For Keeps would open on 1148 screens that day, including 56 screens in the greater Los Angeles region and 80 in the New York City metropolitan area. But it wasn't the best week to open this film. Crocodile Dundee had opened the week before and was a surprise hit, spending a second week firmly atop the box office charts with $8.2m in ticket sales. Its nearest competitor, the Burt Lancaster/Kirk Douglas comedy Tough Guys, would be the week's highest grossing new film, with $4.6m. Number three was Top Gun, earning $2.405m in its 21st week in theatres, and Stand By Me was in fourth in its ninth week with $2.396m. In fifth place, playing in only 215 theatres, would be another new opener, Children of a Lesser God, with $1.9m. And all the way down in sixth place, with only $1.4m in ticket sales, was Playing for Keeps. The reviews were fairly brutal, and by that, I mean they were fair in their brutality, although you'll have to do some work to find those reviews. No one has ever bothered to link their reviews for Playing For Keeps at Rotten Tomatoes or Metacritic. After a second weekend, where the film would lose a quarter of its screens and 61% of its opening weekend business, Universal would cut its losses and dump the film into dollar houses. The final reported box office gross on the film would be $2.67m. Bob Weinstein would never write or direct another film, and Harvey Weinstein would only have one other directing credit to his name, an animated movie called The Gnomes' Great Adventure, which wasn't really a directing effort so much as buying the American rights to a 1985 Spanish animated series called The World of David the Gnome, creating new English language dubs with actors like Tom Bosley, Frank Gorshin, Christopher Plummer, and Tony Randall, and selling the new versions to Nickelodeon. Sadly, we would learn in October 2017 that one of the earliest known episodes of sexual harassment by Harvey Weinstein happened during the pre-production of Playing for Keeps. In 1984, a twenty year old college junior Tomi-Ann Roberts was waiting tables in New York City, hoping to start an acting career. Weinstein, who one of her customers at this restaurant, urged Ms. Roberts to audition for a movie that he and his brother were planning to direct. He sent her the script and asked her to meet him where he was staying so they could discuss the film. When she arrived at his hotel room, the door was left slightly ajar, and he called on her to come in and close the door behind her. She would find Weinstein nude in the bathtub, where he told her she would give a much better audition if she were comfortable getting naked in front of him too, because the character she might play would have a topless scene. If she could not bare her breasts in private, she would not be able to do it on film. She was horrified and rushed out of the room, after telling Weinstein that she was too prudish to go along. She felt he had manipulated her by feigning professional interest in her, and doubted she had ever been under serious consideration. That incident would send her life in a different direction. In 2017, Roberts was a psychology professor at Colorado College, researching sexual objectification, an interest she traces back in part to that long-ago encounter. And on that sad note, we're going to take our leave. Thank you for joining us. We'll talk again next week, when we continue with story of Miramax Films, from 1987. Remember to visit this episode's page on our website, The80sMoviePodcast.com, for extra materials about the movies we covered this episode. The 80s Movies Podcast has been researched, written, narrated and edited by Edward Havens for Idiosyncratic Entertainment. Thank you again. Good night.
Introduction: In this episode of "Cool Change," host Chuck Allen engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Mandi Hudson, a psychiatrist and academic leader. Together, they explore the importance of curiosity, setting boundaries, and embracing the journey in personal and professional life. Dr. Hudson shares her insights and experiences, shedding light on mental wellness, authenticity, and the complexities of the field of psychiatry. Key Takeaways: 1. Embracing Curiosity: Curiosity is a powerful tool that fosters growth, change, and meaningful connections. Remaining open and curious about ourselves, others, and the world enhances self-awareness and deepens relationships. Asking "why" in a non-judgmental way allows us to gain a better understanding of ourselves and others. 2. The Journey as the Destination: The focus on reaching goals and destinations often overlooks the beauty and significance of the journey itself. Paying attention to the moments, connections, and experiences along the way enriches our lives and helps us find joy in the present. The journey, with all its ups and downs, shapes us and allows for personal growth and authenticity. 3. Challenging Misconceptions: Mental health and wellness are complex, and there is no single narrative or easy solution. It is crucial to recognize that various factors contribute to societal issues such as the opioid epidemic or homelessness. Avoid oversimplifying complex problems and instead approach them with an open mind and a willingness to understand different perspectives. 4. Mental Health in Medical Education: Dr. Hudson aims to create a different learning experience for her students, focusing on holistic wellness alongside academic excellence. Encouraging students to prioritize mental health and self-awareness leads to better outcomes for both the individuals and their patients. Building authentic, whole-person physicians requires addressing mental health as a core component of overall well-being. Recommended Resources: 1. Books: "101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think" - A thought-provoking collection of essays challenging conventional thinking and encouraging personal growth. "Demon Copperhead" by Barbara Kingsolver - A fiction book offering social commentary and providing insight into the lives of severely ill and traumatized teens. 2. Author: Brene Brown - Known for her work on vulnerability and authenticity, Brown offers valuable insights into self-discovery and personal growth. Conclusion: Dr. Mandi Hudson's expertise and passion for mental wellness and psychiatry shine through in this engaging conversation. Listeners are encouraged to embrace curiosity, appreciate the journey, challenge misconceptions, and prioritize mental health in their own lives. Through Dr. Hudson's unique approach to medical education, she inspires future physicians to become compassionate, self-aware healers who understand the importance of mental wellness in achieving overall well-being.
Lauren and Nick review season 1, episode 2 of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation titled "Cool Change"
In this inspiring episode, Alden Mills, a former Navy SEAL Platoon Commander, entrepreneur, inventor, and author, shares his compelling journey from his time in the military to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Mills discusses his struggle transitioning from the military to a civilian life and the entrepreneurial spirit that was a constant throughout his life, which eventually led him to invent and launch his hit fitness products, "The Perfect Pushup" and "BodyRev." Alden takes us through his process of invention, which starts with dreaming up ideas without constraints, just as children do. He categorizes ideas into improvements, inventions, and innovations, emphasizing the significance of creating functional prototypes and understanding your market. Mills also gives us a glimpse into his goal-setting application, "GoalBud." This app combines the power of a social network with goal-setting to help users commit to daily actions towards their goals. Alden Mills introduces his next big dream, an adventurous and unique coaching platform – a floating platform on a large sailboat. Named "The Persistence," this sailboat would continually sail around the globe, becoming a meeting place for people chasing their dreams. This episode is filled with invaluable insights into entrepreneurship, inventing, and the power of dreaming and goal setting. Tune in to embark on this inspiring journey. Show topics: 1. **Transition from Military to Entrepreneurship (@5:00)** Alden Mills shares his struggle in transitioning from a Navy SEAL to a business school student, and how he found his calling in the entrepreneurial world. This section is an inspiring testimony of resilience and determination. 2. **The Invention of The Perfect Pushup and BodyRev (@30:58)** Alden describes how he created his successful fitness products, "The Perfect Pushup" and "BodyRev." This segment illustrates the innovation process and the power of persistence. 3. **Types of Ideas: Improvement, Invention, and Innovation (@35:48)** Alden categorizes ideas into three categories and discusses the importance of creating functional prototypes. This clip provides valuable insights into the world of inventing and product development. 4. **Introduction of GoalBud App (@39:03)** In this section, Alden introduces his goal-setting application "GoalBud" and explains how it leverages the power of social networking to help users commit to daily actions towards their goals. It's a great showcase of how technology can support personal development. 5. **The Dream of The Persistence (@41:44)** Alden introduces his next big project - a sailboat called "The Persistence," which would serve as a floating coaching platform. This inspiring segment exemplifies the power of dreaming big and sets a great example for those aspiring to make a unique impact in their field.
The Little River Band has been wowing audiences for well over 40 years ever since they hit international acclaim with hits like Happy Anniversary, Lonesome Loser, Help is On the Way, Lady, Cool Change, and The Night Owls. The group that began in Australia is going strong and appealing to audiences of all ages. The Little River Band has sold over 35 million records and set a record for having had Top 10 hits for six consecutive years. Lead singer, bass player, and band leader Wayne Nelson is the longest-running member of the band, celebrating 43 years with the band. Be sure to tune into this episode of The Truckers Network Radio Show when Shelley Johnson interviews Wayne and features music from LRB. Please subscribe to our podcast. It's free. https://reallittleriverband.com/ https://tncradio.live/ #LittleRiverBand #RealLittleRiverBand #WayneNelson #LRB #TheTruckersNetworkRadioShow #RockMusic #ShelleyMJohnson #Music #TNCRadioLive
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In this episode of Cool Change, host Chuck Allen welcomes back Ashley Baer, a mindfulness teacher who specializes in helping individuals in high-stress professions, including teachers, healthcare workers, and leaders, manage stress and improve their ability to influence others. In her first appearance on the show, Ashley shared her personal journey of overcoming childhood trauma and using mindfulness to help others. In this follow-up conversation, Ashley shares more about how she works with teachers and other high-stress professionals to apply mindfulness techniques to their work and personal lives. During the interview, Ashley discusses the benefits of mindfulness, including stress reduction, better decision-making, and improved communication skills. She also shares practical tips and strategies for incorporating mindfulness into everyday routines, even for those with busy schedules. Listeners will gain insights into how mindfulness can help them manage stress and improve their ability to influence others, both in their personal and professional lives. Whether you are a teacher, healthcare worker, or leader, or simply looking to reduce stress and improve your well-being, this episode is packed with practical advice that you won't want to miss. Thanks for tuning in to Cool Change. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast app and leave us a review. And be sure to join us in two weeks for another inspiring conversation.
In this episode, we're talking to Tiffany Richards, founder of Peaceful Warrior Woman, about how to protect yourself both physically and emotionally. Whether you've experienced a major life change or tragedy, or simply want to feel more confident and empowered in your daily life, Tiffany has some powerful insights to share. We discuss everything from the power of morning disciplines to the principles of martial arts that can help you stay safe and centered. But this episode isn't just about self-defense. We also delve into how being of service can pull you out of pain and small thinking, and how acting "as if" you are your best self can help you manifest the life you truly want. Plus, we explore practical advice for protecting yourself both physically and emotionally. So, if you're ready to feel more empowered and confident in your own skin, join us for this inspiring conversation with Tiffany Richards on Cool Change. For more information, check out peacefulwarriorwoman.com, or check out the Instagram and Facebook accounts @peacefulwarriorphx.
Date: February 1, 2023 Reference: Wolfrum et al. Temperature Control After In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Circulation. September 2022 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Justin Morgenstern is an emergency physician and the creator of the #FOAMed project called www.First10EM.com Case: You are working an overnight shift at a small rural hospital. You are tidying your things […] The post SGEM#391: Is it Time for a Cool Change (Hypothermia After In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest)? first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine.
With summer gently fading and autumn on its heels, YCPAC invites you to spend an evening with cherished melodies and blended voices that open a door into the very best of 70's era pop rock. Share a little “Reminiscing” with The Little River Band, performing Saturday night, September 24 at 7 p.m. at the Yavapai College Performing Arts Center. The Eagles' Glenn Frey knew what he was saying when he called the Little River Band “the best singing band in the world.” Over fifteen albums, more than 30 million in album and CD sales, and soft-rock classics like “Lady,” “Cool Change,” and... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/reminisce-with-the-little-river-band-at-ycpac/
Purpose-driven digital transformation allows us to bring lessons from our past into the future. With a clear vision, banks and fintechs can confidently move forward and bring their communities and customers along. From navigating conflict to managing exponential change, purpose gives us perspective and frees us from the fear of the unknown. In this episode, Rilla Delorier, Board Director of Atlantic Union Bank, shares insights from her 30-plus-year purpose-driven journey. Join us as we discuss: - Why purpose plays into digital growth for financial brands (6:04) - How purpose-driven transformation positively impacts the bottom line (19:37) - Leadership's role in reassuring employees and customers (29:01) Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - Rilla Delorier - RillaDelorier@gmail.com - Cool Change with Chuck Allen You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player.
Wendy Berger is a serial entrepreneur. For reasons she can't even explain, Wendy grew up wanting to be president of a bank. Her journey has led her down the path to where she finds herself today as CEO and Founder of WBS Equities, LLC. Wendy used to always focus on the end result, but now she enjoys the journey. She learned this in part from the traumatic losses of her brother and then her husband three years later. Mary didn't allow the tragedy of their deaths to go in vain, instead she learned and developed the strength and tools for the successes she acquired to date. In this episode, Wendy also shares with us her ideas around “big thinking” and the courage it takes to make significant moves in life and business. She's a curious businesswoman who now focuses on real estate and the cannabis industry, for which she serves on an executive board. And, if that isn't impressive enough, she is an avid athlete who has completed 38 triathlons! Take a few minutes to tune in and learn the tips and tools Wendy regularly shares with her many mentees. Visit https://www.iambeyondbarriers.com where you will find show notes and links to all the resources in this episode, including the best way to get in touch with Wendy. Highlights: [02:31] Wendy's journey to where she is today [07:18] Pushing through fear and self-doubt [13:35] Tools Wendy uses to think big [20:47] How to ask others for help [25:56] How to have confidence and promote yourself [30:24] What to do when facing a difficult day [37:05] Advice Wendy gives her mentees [40:25] Lightning round questions Quotes: “It takes retraining our minds to be courageous enough to let go of our fears.” – Wendy Berger “Big thinking precedes great accomplishments.” – Wendy Berger “Each day is focused on what am I doing to help other women succeed.” – Wendy Berger “Place yourself in the middle of interesting conversations.” – Wendy Berger Lightning Round Questions: What book has greatly influenced you? “Churchill and the Jews: A Lifelong Friendship” by Winston Churchill (and another great one about triathlons) What is your favorite inspiring quote or saying? “For the dead and the living, we must bear witness.” – Elie Wiesel What is one word or moniker you would use to describe yourself? Curious What is one change you've implanted that made your life better? I stopped feeling my soul with food. What power song would you want playing as you walk out onto a stage? “Steady Pull” by Jonatha Brooke or “Cool Change” by Little River Band About Wendy Berger: Wendy is CEO and Founder of WBS Equities, LLC, a company she founded in 2004. WBS Equities specializes in ground-up construction, renovation, development, sale lease back transactions and acquisition of industrial buildings for food and beverage manufacturers and distributors. She has grown the business into a nationally recognized leader in this niche area within industrial real estate development and acquisitions. In addition to the firm's focus on real estate development for food and beverage manufacturers and distributors, Wendy has over 30 years' experience in real estate brokerage, real estate finance and structuring complex real estate transactions. Wendy is also a serial entrepreneur. Outside of WBS Equities, LLC, Wendy brings decades of experience in strategic planning, execution, and exits for rapid growth start-ups. She loves being a part of the explosive growth phase of companies and working alongside founders to provide strategic leadership and guidance to help create dynamic and forward-thinking organizations. Wendy serves on the Board of Directors of Green Thumb Industries, Inc. (GTI) (CSE: GTII) (OTC: GTBIF). Green Thumb is a national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and retailer, is dedicated to providing dignified access to cannabis while giving back to the communities in which they serve. Green Thumb manufactures and distributes a portfolio of branded cannabis products including Beboe, Dogwalkers, Dr. Solomon's, incredibles, Rythm and The Feel Collection. The company also owns and operates rapidly growing national retail cannabis stores called Rise™ and Essence. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Green Thumb has 16 manufacturing facilities, 75 retail locations, licenses for 111 retail locations and operations across 15 U.S. states. Established in 2014, Green Thumb employs over 4,000 people and serves thousands of patients and customers each year. In 2000, Wendy was employee number 11 at Orbitz, the Travel web site founded by Continental, American, Northwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Wendy was Director of the Enterprise Planning at Orbitz and focused on strategic planning. Prior to Orbitz, Wendy co-founded and was COO of Neoglyphics Media Corporation in 1994, which was one of the country's first web site development firms. Wendy began her career at American National Bank and Trust Company of Chicago (a subsidiary of First Chicago, now JP Morgan Chase) in Commercial Lending. Wendy spent several years as a principal with Berger Realty Group, an 80-year- old family-owned Real Estate business where she focused on residential and industrial property management and development. Wendy earned her MBA in Finance and Real Estate from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Business. She received a B.S., cum laude, in Finance and Marketing from Syracuse University. Wendy was a participant in the 2011 class of Leadership Greater Chicago. Wendy serves on the Board of directors of the Jewish Federation/Jewish United Fund of Chicago (2001 – 2007, and 2009 – present). Wendy served as the 2019 General Campaign Chair for the Jewish United Fund of Chicago and currently Chairs the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC). Wendy also serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the Chicago Public Library Foundation Board (2016 – present). Wendy served on the Board of TEDxMidwest from 2010 - 2012. Other activities include the Wexner Heritage Program, Board Member Vice-President, and Membership Chair at The Standard Club of Chicago (1994 – 2004). Wendy is a member of the Economic Club of Chicago and served as the chair of the Real Estate Membership Committee. In 2014, Wendy co-founded Illinois Women in Cannabis (IWC). IWC connects, educates, mentors, and supports Illinois women of all ages and backgrounds in order to maximize their opportunities in the emerging Illinois cannabis industry. In 2021 Wendy joined the Board of Directors of The Secure Community Network, the official safety and security network of the Jewish Community in North America. Wendy is an avid Triathlete, having completed 39 Olympic distance triathlons and 13 half marathons. Wendy actively mentor's young women, helping to guide them through the challenges of leadership and development. Wendy is a frequent speaker on Cannabis related real estate, industrial real estate, and the Cannabis industry and on Women's leadership roles. Links: Website: https://wbsequities.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-berger-53157a10/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wbsequities Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendyaberger/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wendybshap
Little River Band, Glenn Shorrock, and inspiration.
Focus. We all need to focus and as the pastor says "today I am preaching to ME" as I have to make my career my focus. Just a few slight changes to the VO LIFE podcast and group... but no, I am not going anywhere... just need to F O C U S on THIS career!
HURRY DON'T BE LATE, I CAN HARDLY WAIT…A Little Ray of Sunshine has burst through the clouds with Rock the Bay bringing music royalty and rising stars together in a first for Brisbane's bayside. The brand-new, one-day outdoor music concert is headlined by internationally renowned singer-songwriter and Eurovision queen Kate Miller-Heidke, Aussie music icon, Cold Chisel founding member and guitarist Ian Moss, legendary singer-songwriter and former Little River Band frontman Glenn Shorrock and rocker Sarah McLeod of The Superjesus and solo fame.Stretching the limits of social distancing, rock royalty Kate Ceberano and ‘90s pop duo Bachelor Girl will join the party remotely with a virtual performance of their most-loved songs, streamed exclusively to Rock the Bay.Grooving alongside these world-class headline acts is a packed local lineup including singer-songwriters Luke Kennedy and Mark Sholtez, folk-pop duo Women in Docs plus the electro-pop stylings of Ella Fence and Lucid Safari's reggae-tinged vibes.Kicking things off is Minjerribah's (North Stradbroke Island) Yulu Burri Ba Dancers presenting a Welcome to Country with a twist.Hosted by Wynnum Fringe Founder Tom Oliver, Johnny Balbuziente (Married at First Sight) and actor Leon Cain, this exciting addition to the Bayside calendar is not to be missed. Join us on the hill at Iona College, Lindum and sing along to hit songs like The Last Day on Earth, Caught In The Crowd, Tucker's Daughter, Bow River, Cool Change, Reminiscing, Help is on its Way, Lonesome Loser, Gravity, Down Again and many more with Australia's finest for one day only in the beautiful Bayside. https://wynnumfringe.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Wynnum-Fringe-110921904074925https://www.instagram.com/WynnumFringeBrisbane is getting a fringe festival! Adelaide has the world's second largest fringe; Perth has the third. It is time for the Sunshine State to have its own and Wynnum Fringe will be its home!Podcast recorded and produced by TNC podcasting. Find out more at www.tncpodcasting.com
On this last afternoon edition of The Situation before Michael departs for the mornings, he gifts a bottle of high-end tequila reminiscent of Better Call Saul's Zafiro Añejo to Ryan - who will remain in the afternoons paired with new host Leland Conway starting on Monday. Leland joins in on the fun to start the show.
Little River Band's latest album, "Black Tie" is still available, a collection of top hits and newer songs recorded with a symphony orchestra during a series of concerts featuring the Craig Turley Rock Symphony (with violinist Andrea Zonn). Arranged by LRB keyboardist Chris Marion, the album includes fan favorites "The Night Owls," "Take It Easy on Me," "Lady," "Cool Change," "Help Is On Its Way" and "Reminiscing" as well as two beloved newer songs from their album "Cuts Like a Diamond;" "The Lost and the Lonely" and "I'm An Island." "Black Tie" is available on all major streaming services via Time Life. . The first single off of "Black Tie" was "The Lost And The Lonely," a tribute to the emotion, courage and selflessness of the men and women who choose to join the military. "'The Lost and The Lonely' spells out the conversation between a young person with his parents as he or she explains why they've chosen to put on a uniform, hoping to make a difference for the lost and lonely of the world," explains Wayne Nelson, lead vocalist for Little River Band. "That decision affects a wide range of people - family and friends. It deserves to be honored. But the song is not an endorsement of war.it's meant to praise those who put their lives on the line for freedom."
Little River Band's latest album, "Black Tie" is still available, a collection of top hits and newer songs recorded with a symphony orchestra during a series of concerts featuring the Craig Turley Rock Symphony (with violinist Andrea Zonn). Arranged by LRB keyboardist Chris Marion, the album includes fan favorites "The Night Owls," "Take It Easy on Me," "Lady," "Cool Change," "Help Is On Its Way" and "Reminiscing" as well as two beloved newer songs from their album "Cuts Like a Diamond;" "The Lost and the Lonely" and "I'm An Island." "Black Tie" is available on all major streaming services via Time Life. . The first single off of "Black Tie" was "The Lost And The Lonely," a tribute to the emotion, courage and selflessness of the men and women who choose to join the military. "'The Lost and The Lonely' spells out the conversation between a young person with his parents as he or she explains why they've chosen to put on a uniform, hoping to make a difference for the lost and lonely of the world," explains Wayne Nelson, lead vocalist for Little River Band. "That decision affects a wide range of people - family and friends. It deserves to be honored. But the song is not an endorsement of war.it's meant to praise those who put their lives on the line for freedom."
This marks the one-year anniversary of the podcast! Join me for 15 minutes as I share a few key learnings and insights from the past year, and let you know what's in store in the coming year of Cool Change. In this episode, I break down the meaning of “Cool,” and the meaning of “Change” as I've grown to understand from my guests over the past 12 months.
The vocal harmony group tradition, known as Doo Wop, developed in the post-World War II era. It was the most popular form of rhythm and blues music among black teenagers, especially those living in the large urban centers of the eastern coast, in Chicago, and in Detroit. To those of us kids who were color-blind, it was just cool music coming from our transistor radios. That was the beauty of radio. Music wasn’t defined by a color, just by the beat and the mood you felt deep in your soul. Many groups specialized in romantic ballads that appealed to the sexual fantasies of teenagers in the late 1940s and early 1950s. By the mid-1950s, vocal harmony groups had transformed the smooth delivery of ballads into a performance style incorporating the nonsense phrase, “Doo Wop-Doo Wop” as vocalized by the bass singers, who provided rhythmic movement for an a cappella song style. In this episode you’ll hear: 1) Morse Code of Love by The Capris 2) Nobody But Me by The Isley Brothers 3) So Tough by bThe Kuf-Linx 4) Hearts Of Stone by The Charms 5) Lover's Island by The Blue Jays 6) Runaround Sue by Dion (with The Del-Satins) 7) Oh, What A Night by The Dells 8) Everytime by The Aquatones 9) Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind by The Five Keys (with Rudy West, lead) 10) Saturday Night At The Movies by The Drifters (with Johnny Moore, lead) 11) Tonight's The Night by The Shirelles 12) Stormy Weather by The Spaniels 13) Poor Rock 'n Roll by The Nobles 14) Our Anniversary by Shep & The Limelights 15) Twilight Time by The Platters 16) Life Is But A Dream by The Earls 17) (There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs Of Dover by The Robins 18) Hurt So Bad by Little Anthony & The Imperials 19) I Hear Trumpets Blow by The Tokens 20) Happy, Happy Birthday Baby by The Tune Weavers 21) What Is Love by The Fi Dells 22) To Know Him, Is To Love Him by The Teddy Bears 23) Don't Be a Fool by The Regents 24) Been So Long by The Pastels 25) Spring Fever by The Velvets (with Virgil Johnson) 26) Streets Of The Bronx by Cool Change
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A warning: this episode will be discussing suicide and mental health issues. Today's episode is with three very special young women in one of the most powerful, brave and important interview's I've ever done. The Cool Change NZ "sisters", Grace Curtis, Tori Wheelans and Georgie Harris say they've been brought together by tragedy, but say they hope they can make the most out of their sad situations. Grace, Tori and Georgie all lost their Dads to suicide. In the midst of unfathomable trauma, they created Cool Change NZ- as a platform for them to speak out about their grief, to discuss how to get through trauma and to campaign for change. Where to get help: Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason. Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357 Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). This is a service for people who may be thinking about suicide, or those who are concerned about family or friends. Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (24/7) or text 4202 Samaritans: 0800 726 666 (24/7) Youthline: 0800 376 633 (24/7) or free text 234 (8am-12am), or email talk@youthline.co.nz What's Up: online chat (3pm-10pm) or 0800 WHATSUP / 0800 9428 787 helpline (12pm-10pm weekdays, 3pm-11pm weekends) Kidsline (ages 5-18): 0800 543 754 (24/7) Rural Support Trust Helpline: 0800 787 254 Healthline: 0800 611 116 Rainbow Youth: (09) 376 4155 If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111.
Wayne Nelson is the bassist and vocalist of Little River Band, and has been for the past 4 decades… LRB gave us many great ‘80s hits including “Reminiscing,” “Lonesome Loser,” “Lady,” “Cool Change” and “The Night Owls” It’s gone through numerous changes since then, but carries on. I talk with Wayne about...His beginnings in music in Chicago.Moving to L.A., and connecting with star performer and producer Jim Messina.How he joined Little River Band.His early experiences with the group, including working with legendary Beatles producer George Martin.The controversy and legal battles behind use of the Little River Band name.How the band began playing with orchestras, leading to its terrific new orchestrated Greatest Hits LP – Black Tie.
Recap of the Virtual Fleet Safety Council Conference 2020 Bruce recaps the recent Fleet Safety Council Conference 2020 which was a virtual conference this year due to the pandemic. Learn about the highlights of the conference and who was part of it in this podcast recap. You can learn more about the Fleet Safety Council and their chapters at www.fleetsafetycouncil.com This episode is sponsored by Bison Transport with many opportunities for truck drivers in their fleet across Canada. You can learn more about Bison and the opportunities available http://fuelyourjourney.ca/ or call 1-800-527-5781 #ThankADriver @BisonTransport DriverCheck is a leader in drug and alcohol, cognitive, and workplace testing helping employers have a safe workplace for their staff. Learn how DriverCheck can help you be safe at www.drivercheck.ca Our Tune of the Day is Cool Change by Tropical Daze off their self titled album. You can learn more about the band at http://theleadpedalpodcast.com/summer-sounds-with-tropical-daze About the Show JOIN THE LEAD PEDAL PODCAST FAN CLUB www.TheLeadPedalPodcastFanClub.com The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers talks all things trucking for people in the transportation industry helping them improve their business and careers. Interviews with industry professionals and truck drivers, trucking information, and other features on the industry are meant to be helpful for truck drivers and those in transportation. The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers has main episodes released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with bonus material on other days. You can learn more about the host and show on our website and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced - Led) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career or business. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn't know about many of these topics. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. Thanks for listening Join The Lead Pedal Podcast Fan Club where are loyal fans get first chance at specials, discounts on merchandise and much more.The club is free to join and you can learn more at www.theleadpedalpodcastfanclub.com
With Veterans Day coming up soon (November 11), Wayne Nelson, bassist & vocalist for Little River Band, calls in to chat about LRB's new digital single "The Lost & The Lonely" releasing tomorrow. The song honors the men & women across the military, illustrating the depth and emotions of that initial choice to join. Nelson also discusses LRB's forthcoming (November 13) album, "Black Tie." Also calling in--Lauren Libby--President & CEO of Trans World Radio (TWR)--to continue the conversation on the partnership with WFIL to provide special wind-up radios (and with them, the gospel message) to people in various African countries. Featured music: Start Right Here / CASTING CROWNS Featured feature :): Now THAT'S Punny (w/ guest producer Eddie Caiazzo) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Glenn Barrie Shorrock AM is an English-born Australian singer-songwriter. He was a founding member of rock bands the Twilights, Axiom, Little River Band and post LRB spin-off trio Birtles Shorrock Goble, ‘Blazing Salads' a duo with his mate Brian Cadd as well as being a solo performer.Having been front man in those iconic Australian bands Glenn has many stories to tell.Glenn and his band Little River Band conquered the American music scene with sold out concerts and huge stadium shows of 60,000 fans.The LRB songs now get awards for 5 million airplays on American radio. ‘Help is on it's Way' ‘Cool Change' ‘It's a Long Way There' ‘Reminiscing'‘Home on Monday' and so much more. I am so excited to catch up with one of my music heroes over decades of the best music. Lets get chatting with Glenn Shorrock.
Chuck Allen, host of the Cool Change podcast, is all about having fascinating conversations with fascinating people. He brings his 25+ years of experience as a Work & Life Strategist, sprinkled with his collection of stories from the Cool Change podcast, to provide insight on what really makes a meaningful life. While we tell the story of our lives by the monumental events that happen, it's actually the collection of day-to-day moments that define us. Chuck shares how we can make seemingly small changes to achieve more impact towards creating a whole life worth emulating. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen Covey Instagram: @definingroles & @coolchangepodcast Listen to Cool Change and connect with Chuck Allen: https://coolchangepodcast.com/ Email: definingrolespodcast@gmail.com More about Defining Roles: https://lnk.bio/definingroles
Chris faces the upheaval from middle school to high school in the fall of 1981. How he survived his freshman year and made up his mind to embrace high school, reboot his image and find his place higher up the high school food chain.
Amy and Beth cover "Cool Change" by Little River Band. Listen to the song first before Amy & Beth ruin it for you.Email us at amyandbetharesorry@gmail.comVisit us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/sorryiruinedthatsong?igshid=1cqqhy050qg8qVisit us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/sorry_song
If you're like me, your guilty pleasure is Hee-Haw. I have others, of course, but Hee-Haw is both the guiltiest and most pleasurable of them all. For a verified radical, soon-to-be street ready (once we have a vaccine), dyed-in-the-wool anti-racist, anti-fascist, anti-colonial anarcho-abolitionist activist and hermit, you might think being a fan of the corniest hillbilly TV romp ever to lull the sheeple of America back into their capitalist slumber might be sort of, umm, PROBLEMATIC. Well, thanks to the lockdown, it hasn't. OMG, it's a disgrace what 45 has caused by being President during a time when, more than ever, it, umm, KIND OF matters who the president is. Not that there's ever a good time for an certified orangutan to be President, of course, but 2020 is a particularly bad year an orangutan President. Actually, it would be an upgrade. The good thing about this era, is that when faced with the worst leadership in the highest position in the federal government, so many governors and mayors have stepped up to pick up the slack. Dealing with an ongoing global pandemic is serious, and we can only be thankful that these quick-thinking women and men in local and state government knew it was up to them to seize unprecedented power to battle the unprecedented virus, and to keep that power for an unprecedented amount to time. All these unprecedented events might have been a little easier or wouldn't have come up with we weren't saddled with an UN-PRESIDENT! If 45 had his way, we'd all be shopping maskless, sitting side-by-side at concerts, movies and shows, dining in busy restaurants and, ugh, GOING TO WORK. His big smart idea to march millions of kids, teachers and teaching assistants, administrators, custodians (and more) straight back to school as if nothing happened where they would be all-but-certain to contract the deadly virus, setting off a series of spikes, then an unprecedented wave of cases that would have us back on the waiting lines for PPE, ventilators, hospital beds etc., none of which did he lift a finger to help locate, let alone provide, to Americans, instead opting to send shiploads of medical supplies to China (and most likely Russia) while sick patients lost critical hours, days and weeks, oftentimes getting well before help even came. Needless to say, our state and local officials know better and they are following the science, keeping us safe, and TAKING THEIR TIME. Someone tell 45 you can't use nuclear bombs to kill a virus. It's, umm, a little more complicated than that, uh-kay? Go watch your gorilla programs, we'll letcha know when Joe and Kammie are ready to move in!!!!!!!!
Interviews are with Phil Duncan, David Seymour, Grace Curtis, Karin Kos, Steve Wyn-Harris and Grant McCallum.
We talk to the brave young woman behind the Cool Change campaign - to raise awareness around suicide - following the tragic loss of her father just seven months ago.
Chrissy McNair is passionate about helping caregivers live fully in the face of challenging life circumstances. Whether you’re caring for an aging adult, a special needs family member, or anyone else that deserves your energy, time and attention, you'll need to be resilient. After all, you don’t want to just “make the best of things” — you want to thrive and help the others around you do the same.She’s the author of the upcoming e-book “Special, Too” and she’s offering a free copy to the first 50 Cool Change listeners to pre-order it by emailing her at chrissymcnair1@gmail.com.
If you’re an entrepreneur, artist, or a thoughtful human being, you want to meet international artist and business owner Tiffani Taylor. Her work is found in collections all over the world, including Pierre Cardin, Oprah Winfrey, Diane von Furstenberg, and is included in the Salvador Dali Museum.She is the embodiment of talent and heart, and will soon be a fan favorite guest on Cool Change. One of the more inspiring talks you’ll ever hear.So many life lessons in just a 30 minute conversation.
In this part two of our first visit to New Zealand The Kayak Fishing Show with Jim Sammons get to fish the amazing Bay of Islands. The fishing for Yellowtail Kingfish is amazing and we have a few visits from the tax man. We are fishing with locals Jai Sanders and Sean Brickland aka Shamus, and we get to spend our week on the Amazing catamaran Cool Change. This truly is a trip we will never forget. Join us as we air this episode LIVE with our guest Shamus to share memories of this wonderful adventure. Watch the full episode here https://youtu.be/qJRUG18q5Z8
Working in Trucking with the New Normal We offer a follow up for truck drivers as to what the new normal may look like for the near future for those in the trucking industry. What will you need to do going forward with Covid-19. The podcast hits 500 episodes, thank you everyone for your support for the show! Watch the video from IHSA on how to clean your truck properly This episode is sponsored by Bison Transport with many opportunities for truck drivers in their fleet across Canada. You can learn more about Bison and the opportunities available at www.BisonHeroes.com or call 1-800-527-5781 #ThankADriver @BisonTransport DriverCheck is a leader in drug and alcohol testing and helps employers have a safe workplace for their staff. Learn how DriverCheck can help you be safe at www.drivercheck.ca Have you enjoyed the podcast? Why not join The Lead Pedal Podcast Fan Club. You can learn more at https://theleadpedalpodcastfanclub.com Our Tune of the Day is Cool Change by Tropical Daze off their self titled album. You can learn more about the band at http://theleadpedalpodcast.com/summer-sounds-with-tropical-daze About the Show JOIN THE LEAD PEDAL PODCAST FAN CLUB - www.TheLeadPedalPodcastFanClub.com The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers talks all things trucking for people in the transportation industry helping them improve their business and careers. Interviews with industry professionals and truck drivers, trucking information, and other features on the industry are meant to be helpful for truck drivers and those in transportation. The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers has main episodes released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with bonus material on other days. You can learn more about the host and show on our website and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced - Led) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career or business. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn't know about many of these topics. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. Thanks for listening Join The Lead Pedal Podcast Fan Club where are loyal fans get first chance at specials, discounts on merchandise and much more.The club is free to join and you can learn more at www.theleadpedalpodcastfanclub.com
Cool Change is about inspiring and educating us to make shifts, pivots, upgrades, or wholesale remodels of our lives. Listen to the stories of people who have faced risks and tough decisions in pursuing a new next chapter.
This is your year to tap into God’s dream for your life. It’s time to “close the gap” between where you want to be and where you currently are. As you discover God’s plan, you can truly love your life and make it count. This year, we're going on a reinvention journey together at Valley Family Church! ---------------------------- Stay Connected Be sure to subscribe to our channel! Website: http://www.valleyfamilychurch.org/ Valley Family Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyFamilyChurch/ Valley Family Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valleyfamilychurch/ Valley Family Church Twitter: https://twitter.com/valleyfamily The Basics With Beth Website: http://thebasicswithbeth.com/ The Basics With Beth Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBasicsWithBeth
This is your year to tap into God’s dream for your life. It’s time to “close the gap” between where you want to be and where you currently are. As you discover God’s plan, you can truly love your life and make it count. This year, we're going on a reinvention journey together at Valley Family Church! ---------------------------- Stay Connected Be sure to subscribe to our channel! Website: http://www.valleyfamilychurch.org/ Valley Family Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyFamilyChurch/ Valley Family Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valleyfamilychurch/ Valley Family Church Twitter: https://twitter.com/valleyfamily The Basics With Beth Website: http://thebasicswithbeth.com/ The Basics With Beth Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBasicsWithBeth
5 Tips to Goal Setting Your Business as a Creative Entrepreneur Bruce talks about setting goals and the top five criteria that you should be using to take your business to the next level for the upcoming year. Bruce has used these same categories to create goals that he uses to this day. You can find more tips on business under the business category on the podcast. www.cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com Leave us a rating and review if you are enjoying the show on your favourite podcast platform. Get Bruce’s book How to Start an Artistic Business to start your business. Get the free download at www.cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com The tune of the week is Cool Change by Tropical Daze off their self titled album. Learn more at www.tropicaldaze.ca About the Show A business and career podcast helping inspire creative entrepreneurs such as artists, authors, and musicians to create a fulfilling life using their talents. Get started on your journey today! Artists, authors, musicians, and creative entrepreneurs with talent will benefit from this podcast. This is a podcast that helps you take that creative talent and offers you ways to turn it into a viable business, product, or service. The podcast is hosted by artist Bruce Outridge who shows you through the eyes of others how you can take an idea or talent and make it something that brings you money in over time allowing you to create a career doing something that you love. The show features topics, interviews, and ideas to take your creative talents and turn them into profitable ideas. Want to know how a musician takes their love of music and makes a living? How about learning how a cartoonist created a business because he loves to draw? How did that author write their latest book? How does a jewellery maker, photographer, or software maker make money with their passion? The show interviews real people actually making money from their creative crafts hopefully inspiring you to do the same no matter which level of creative entrepreneur that you are subscribe to the podcast at www.cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com
Episode Notes Super Retro Throwback Reviews is bringing you A Weekly Episodic Breakdown of Every Episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, hosted by Steven Christina Jr. from the Super Retro Throwback Reviews Audio Podcast and Sammie Ann Fontaine from Solar Lumina Productions. They break down the episode, the cast and guest stars, and rate and review the episode.This Podcast is Officially Part of The Dorkening Podcast Network [link] https://thedorkening.comThis episode is brought to you by Deadly Grounds Coffee [link] https://deadlygroundscoffee.com (The official Sponsor of The Dorkening Podcast Network and Super Retro Throwback Reviews), This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Email Etiquette with Deborah Ferdinand Writing expert Deborah Ferdinand offers information on how people can use email more effectively and the proper etiquette to be used when sending communications to customers and staff. This was part of a workshop put on by the Brampton SME Skills Clinic. You can learn more about Ferdinand and her work at www.creativeconsultingservices.ca and the Brampton SME at http://meetu.ps/c/4srTF/1bgCB/a Want to start a podcast? Join us for an upcoming introduction to podcasting course in Brampton Ontario. The Brampton Skills Clinic is hosting Podcasting 101. You can learn more https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/introduction-to-podcasting-brampton-business-skills-clinic-tickets-79091736513?aff=ebapi The Tune of the Week is Cool Change by Tropical Daze off their self-titled album. Learn more about the band st www.tropicaldaze.ca About the Show A business and career podcast helping inspire creative entrepreneurs such as artists, authors, and musicians to create a fulfilling life using their talents. Get started on your journey today! Artists, authors, musicians, and creative entrepreneurs with talent will benefit from this podcast. This is a podcast that helps you take that creative talent and offers you ways to turn it into a viable business, product, or service. The podcast is hosted by artist Bruce Outridge who shows you through the eyes of others how you can take an idea or talent and make it something that brings you money in over time allowing you to create a career doing something that you love. The show features topics, interviews, and ideas to take your creative talents and turn them into profitable ideas. Want to know how a musician takes their love of music and makes a living? How about learning how a cartoonist created a business because he loves to draw? How did that author write their latest book? How does a jewellery maker, photographer, or software maker make money with their passion? The show interviews real people actually making money from their creative crafts hopefully inspiring you to do the same no matter which level of creative entrepreneur that you are subscribe to the podcast at www.cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com
Choosing Jazz as a Music Choice for Young People Bruce chats with members of the High Rendition Jazz Band about their choice for the genre of Jazz and how it is impacting their career in music. Students are interviewed along with music director Carmen Gassi about the band and how they develop young people for the future. You can learn more about the High Rendition Jazz Band at http://highrenditionjazz.ca This episode is brought to you by Inspiring Youth TV showcasing ambitious youth and the community partners that work with them. You can learn more about the show at www.inspiringyouthtv.com Our Tune of the Week is “Cool Change” by Tropical Daze off their album of the same name. You can learn more at www.tropicaldaze.ca About the Show A business and career podcast helping inspire creative entrepreneurs such as artists, authors, and musicians to create a fulfilling life using their talents. Get started on your journey today! Artists, authors, musicians, and creative entrepreneurs with talent will benefit from this podcast. This is a podcast that helps you take that creative talent and offers you ways to turn it into a viable business, product, or service. The podcast is hosted by artist Bruce Outridge who shows you through the eyes of others how you can take an idea or talent and make it something that brings you money in over time allowing you to create a career doing something that you love. The show features topics, interviews, and ideas to take your creative talents and turn them into profitable ideas. Want to know how a musician takes their love of music and makes a living? How about learning how a cartoonist created a business because he loves to draw? How did that author write their latest book? How does a jewellery maker, photographer, or software maker make money with their passion? The show interviews real people actually making money from their creative crafts hopefully inspiring you to do the same no matter which level of creative entrepreneur that you are subscribe to the podcast at www.cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com
Successful Interviews with Vanessa Greenblatt Bruce chats with profiling and deception analyst and body language trainer Vanessa Greenblatt about her career and how creative entrepreneurs can have successful interviews. Are you meeting with an important business client or trying to get that perfect job and the interview or meeting is the next step, then the information in this episode is for you? You can learn more about Greenblatt and her programs at http://www.vmgconsulting.ca or connect with her through Linkedin. This episode is brought to you by Constant Contact offering email marketing solutions to help you connect with your target market. Visit www.cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com for more information Our Tune of the Week is Cool Change by Tropical Daze off their album of the same name. You can learn more about the group at www.tropicaldaze.ca About the Show A business and career podcast helping inspire creative entrepreneurs such as artists, authors, and musicians to create a fulfilling life using their talents. Get started on your journey today! Artists, authors, musicians, and creative entrepreneurs with talent will benefit from this podcast. This is a podcast that helps you take that creative talent and offers you ways to turn it into a viable business, product, or service. The podcast is hosted by artist Bruce Outridge who shows you through the eyes of others how you can take an idea or talent and make it something that brings you money in over time allowing you to create a career doing something that you love. The show features topics, interviews, and ideas to take your creative talents and turn them into profitable ideas. Want to know how a musician takes their love of music and makes a living? How about learning how a cartoonist created a business because he loves to draw? How did that author write their latest book? How does a jewellery maker, photographer, or software maker make money with their passion? The show interviews real people actually making money from their creative crafts hopefully inspiring you to do the same no matter which level of creative entrepreneur that you are subscribe to the podcast at www.cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com
Being the Best Driver You Can Be With David Benjatschek Bruce sits down with David Benjatschek to talk all things trucking and how drivers can improve their careers. This is a fun episode that should be titled Trains, Planes, and Automobiles as the interview was done outside by the airport with all minds of funny things happening. David is a photographer for the industry, speaker and coach on being your authentic self. You can learn more about David and his work at www.authorenticity.com This episode is sponsored by Rick Blatter promoting road safety with the 3,7,15 second rule. Learn more at www.3715rule.com or www.rickblatter.com This episode is also sponsored by Ontario Truck Driving School has a number of courses to help you be successful when starting a career in transportation from heavy equipment to over the road trucking. You can learn more about starting your career at www.otds.com This episode is also sponsored by Rosedale Transport offering career opportunities for truck drivers with their large network. You can learn more at www.rosedalegroup.com The song for this episode is Cool Change by our profile band Tropical Daze off their album of the same name. www.tropicaldaze.ca About the Show The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers talks all things trucking for people in the transportation industry helping them improve their business and careers. Interviews with industry professionals and truck drivers, trucking information, and other features on the industry are meant to be helpful for truck drivers and those in transportation. The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers has main episodes released every Tuesday and Thursday with bonus material on other days. You can learn more about the host and show on our website and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced - Led) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career or business. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn't know about many of these topics. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. Thanks for listening
Trucking Entrepreneur Robert Stevens Jr Robert Stevens Jr has been trucking for 16 years after a successful career in football. Bruce talks to Stevens about his career as a truck driver and his life as an entrepreneur. Stevens designed his own sports clothing line called Silverback Kongo Sportswear and is currently working on his third novel. You can buy Stevens novel at https://www.amazon.com/iSSUES-1-Robert-Stevens-Jr/dp/1470016133 . This episode is also sponsored by Rick Blatter promoting road safety with the 3,7,15 second rule. Learn more at www.3715rule.com or www.rickblatter.com This episode is also sponsored by Ontario Truck Driving School has a number of courses to help you be successful when starting a career in transportation from heavy equipment to over the road trucking. You can learn more about starting your career at www.otds.com The song for this episode is Cool Change by our profile band Tropical Daze off their album of the same name. www.tropicaldaze.ca About the Show The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers talks all things trucking for people in the transportation industry helping them improve their business and careers. Interviews with industry professionals and truck drivers, trucking information, and other features on the industry are meant to be helpful for truck drivers and those in transportation. The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers has main episodes released every Tuesday and Thursday with bonus material on other days. You can learn more about the host and show on our website and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced - Led) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career or business. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn't know about many of these topics. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. Thanks for listening
CC133 A Career of Art with Ron Greig Bruce chats with artist Ron Grieg about his career as a commercial artist as he now transitions to fine art. Greig is an award winning artist that does magnificent oil paintings on various subjects from still life to portraits. Greig was recently awarded the Award of Merit in the NOAPS 2019 Spring Online International Exhibition. You can learn more about the artist at www.rongreig.ca This episode is brought to you by Constant Contact offering email marketing solutions to help you connect with your target market. Visit www.cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com for more information. click the logo below to sign up. Our Tune of the Week is Cool Change by Tropical Daze off their album of the same name. You can learn more about the group at www.tropicaldaze.ca About the Show A business and career podcast helping inspire creative entrepreneurs such as artists, authors, and musicians to create a fulfilling life using their talents. Get started on your journey today! Artists, authors, musicians, and creative entrepreneurs with talent will benefit from this podcast. This is a podcast that helps you take that creative talent and offers you ways to turn it into a viable business, product, or service. The podcast is hosted by artist Bruce Outridge who shows you through the eyes of others how you can take an idea or talent and make it something that brings you money in over time allowing you to create a career doing something that you love. The show features topics, interviews, and ideas to take your creative talents and turn them into profitable ideas. Want to know how a musician takes their love of music and makes a living? How about learning how a cartoonist created a business because he loves to draw? How did that author write their latest book? How does a jewellery maker, photographer, or software maker make money with their passion? The show interviews real people actually making money from their creative crafts hopefully inspiring you to do the same no matter which level of creative entrepreneur that you are subscribe to the podcast at www.cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com
I catch up with Glenn Shorrock, the former lead singer of the Little River Band, who recently released "Glenn Shorrock sings Little River Band". The album reimagines some of LRB's most memorable songs, "Reminiscing", "Cool Change", and "Lonesome Loser". Glenn also discusses the ongoing drama between himself and the current version of the band and why he doesn't perform in the states.
Pricing Projects to Cover Client Indecision Bruce talks about pricing your projects to cover client changes and save yourself from going crazy. Learn how to price your projects as an artist and illustrator helping to you feel good about the work you are doing. You can learn more about Bruce and his art at www.bruceoutridgeproductions.com The Tune of the Week is Cool Change by Tropical Daze off their self titled album of the same name. www.tropicaldaze.ca About the Show Are you an artist, author, musician, or entrepreneur with talent, experience, or a dream? If so this is the podcast for you. This is a podcast that helps you take that creative itch and offers you inspiration to turn it into a viable business or career. Host Bruce Outridge shows you through the careers of others how you can take an idea or talent and make it something that brings you money in over time allowing you to create a career doing something that you love. The show features information, interviews, and ideas to take your creative talents and turn them into profitable ideas. Want to know how a musician takes their love of music and makes a living? How about learning how a cartoonist created a business because he loves to draw? How did that author write their latest book? How does a jewellery maker, photographer or software maker make money with their passion? The show interviews real people actually making money from their creative crafts hopefully inspiring you to do the same. www.cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com Show voiceover intro is done by Stan Campbell of Alexis Broadcasting Company at www.alexisbroadcasting.com . Intro music is provided by the Killin’ Time Band with their song Meat Me on the Mountain at www.killintimeband.com The show is available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, Tunein, iHeartRadio, SoundCloud, and more. Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. You can learn more about the show at www.cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com and about the host Bruce Outridge at www.bruceoutridge.com or Bruce’s art at www.bruceoutridgeproductions.com If you are enjoying the show please leave us a rating and review on iTunes or your favourite podcast platform. That rating helps us rank better in the podcast categories allowing more people to hear the show
Improve Your Productivity as a Creative Entrepreneur Bruce talks about how to improve your productivity by focusing on four areas that will give you perspective. Find out how productive creative entrepreneurs focus their time. Get your business started with How to Start an Artistic Business in 12 Easy Steps a free downloadable workbook for new entrepreneurs. http://cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com The Tune of the Week is Cool Change by Tropical Daze off their album of the same name. You can learn more at www.tropicaldaze.ca About the Show Are you an artist, author, musician, or entrepreneur with talent, experience, or a dream? If so this is the podcast for you. This is a podcast that helps you take that creative itch and offers you inspiration to turn it into a viable business or career. Host Bruce Outridge shows you through the careers of others how you can take an idea or talent and make it something that brings you money in over time allowing you to create a career doing something that you love. The show features information, interviews, and ideas to take your creative talents and turn them into profitable ideas. Want to know how a musician takes their love of music and makes a living? How about learning how a cartoonist created a business because he loves to draw? How did that author write their latest book? How does a jewellery maker, photographer or software maker make money with their passion? The show interviews real people actually making money from their creative crafts hopefully inspiring you to do the same. www.cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com Show voiceover intro is done by Stan Campbell of Alexis Broadcasting Company at www.alexisbroadcasting.com . Intro music is provided by the Killin’ Time Band with their song Meat Me on the Mountain at www.killintimeband.com The show is available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, Tunein, iHeartRadio, SoundCloud, and more. Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. You can learn more about the show at www.cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com and about the host Bruce Outridge at www.bruceoutridge.com or Bruce’s art at www.bruceoutridgeproductions.com If you are enjoying the show please leave us a rating and review on iTunes or your favourite podcast platform. That rating helps us rank better in the podcast categories allowing more people to hear the show
The weather can change quickly in Melbourne, particularly when a cool change comes through. So it was on the day this mix was recorded. It was a Friday evening in early January 2019, after a day spent at the beach (Jan Juc). The mix itself was recorded live in the hours after an obscenely hot […]
The weather can change quickly in Melbourne, particularly when a cool change comes through. So it was on the day this mix was recorded. It was a Friday evening in early January 2019, after a day spent at the beach (Jan Juc). The mix itself was recorded live in the hours after an obscenely hot summer day quickly transposed into a mild evening, thanks to a typically Melburnian temperature drop of fifteen degrees in thirty minutes. This mix also came hot on the heels of a fantastic New Years Eve party, and a bit of a send off of our current place of residence in Richmond. After four years we are packing up and moving out, and we were chuffed to have had a group of beautiful people come help us say goodbye to our lovely little yellow house on the hill. For one last night the crew came together, talking old times and planning further adventures for the months to come. This mix accordingly contains a few unique tunes, some inspired by the 90s theme of the evening, and some brought around as special treats from those in the know.
A love for trucking with Derek Staples Derek Staples has never driven a truck but has a passion for the industry and has been involved in the shipping side of the industry for over 20 years. He has been the force behind truck song animations for the industry, and freight matching software. Derek now works for e-shipper helping companies find the best freight rates for shipments. You can learn more about Derek at www.procuremate.com This episode is sponsored by Trucking Cartoons and Safety Content with trucking cartoons for all your communication needs. You can learn more at www.truckingcartoonsandsafetycontent.com This episode is also sponsored by e-shipper offering low cost shipping options for freight. You can learn more about e-shipper at www.eshipper.com and use promo code magic The Tune of the Week is Cool Change by Tropical Daze off their album of the same name. You can learn more at www.tropicaldaze.ca About the Show The Lead Pedal Podcast aims to be a positive voice for truck drivers in the transportation industry. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their trucking careers or businesses. What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced “Led”) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn't know about many of these topics. The interviews, information, features and other items that are meant to be helpful for drivers and those in the trucking industry. We are not here to wine and complain about the industry but aim to offer positive ways to create a successful trucking career. Professional truck drivers work for good carriers, good carriers treat drivers better, and pay better, therefore having good careers. Learn more at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show include interviews and topical information relevant to those in the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, Spotify, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show under the About tab. Why not join us in the studio by watching the show on The Lead Pedal Podcast YouTube Channel. Click here to check out the channel by clicking here. Show voice over bumpers provided by Brad Hails of the Killin' Time Band at www.killintimeband.com . Background music provided by the Danny Thompson Band with their song Miles and Miles. Learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics, you can learn more about this special cause at www.truckconvoy.ca . The organization helps athletes with special needs raise funds for uniforms, competition, and more. The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for Trucking for a Cure which helps bring awareness and raises funds in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. You can learn more about the organization at www.truckingforacure.com
Not very often do you get to draw back the curtain and get inside the mind and heart of the lead singer of band whose total record sales now top 30 million. Wayne Nelson of The Little River Band opens up and you'll hear his stories of dealing with the intense politics in the band, riding the wave of success, losing inspiration, starting over creatively, and personal heartbreak. Wayne takes you on a journey that is so honest and raw, and bonus, you'll feel like you made a new friend. Bonus: he gives the BEST explanation of harmony singing. This band has sooo many hits: Reminiscing, Cool Change, Lonesome Loser, The Night Owls, Take It Easy On Me, Help Is on Its Way, Happy Anniversary, We Two, Man On Your Mind, The Other Guy, and It's A Long Way There. Join in the conversation and then go catch Wayne and the rest of The Little River Band (with special guest Kim Carnes) at the Ralston Arena in Omaha on May 5th.
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Probably shouldn't make any 70's yacht rock references ("Cool Change" by Little River Band), but this episode is all about change. And the main question is: Given what's occurring in the world around you, do you need to change? Bill gives 5 insights on how to look at yourself and rate where the change should happen. Good episode if you're in the “planning phase” for 2018. ========================================= Join my Facebook group, Going Pro! facebook.com/groups/goingprofessional/ The 2X Quick Start course is now Live! Join the course now and get your first video today! billcaskey.com/quickstart. Want to learn more about how to 2X your results? Visit the2xgroup.com to learn more and to watch a short video! =========================================
This week we meet Sara Sidle as she is brought in to investigate the whereabouts of Warrick during the Holly Gribbs shooting while Catherine tries to find the man who pulled the trigger. We also follow Nick and Grissom as they investigate the death of a man who falls off his hotel after winning $40 million. Was it another case of the Monaco curse?
In week #2 of the message series, Eyes Wide Shut, we will look at a Jesus heals a man possessed in the Synagogue in Capernaum. As Christians we recognize that Jesus changed everything on the cross & desires to keep on changing us from the inside out. As the Summer months heat up & so do our lives, this week it is, Time for a Cool Change
Lead singer and bass guitar player, song writer and co-writer for the Little River Band, Wayne Nelson has been playing bass and singing lead vocals with the band for more than 30 years. Nelson will be reminiscing with Halli when he joins her at the table on The Halli Casser-Jayne Show.Little River Band originally formed in Melbourne, Australia, in 1975. Nelson came on board in 1979 the first American to join the band. All told, LRB has sold more than 30 million records and achieved 13 U.S. Top 40 hits, most notably Reminiscing, Lonesome Loser, Cool Change, The Night Owls and Take It Easy on Me, the latter two songs featuring lead vocals by Nelson, along with his considerable talent as a bass guitarist, his funk bass skills distinguishing him early in the band's history. Just as compelling as the story of the band is Nelson's personal life a story of extreme highs and tragic lows.Reminiscing with Little River Band's Wayne Nelson, Halli's guest for the hour when he joins Halli at her table on The Halli Casser-Jayne Show. For more information visit http://goo.gl/tMuVJc
We kick off Hour 2 of The Mulberry Lane Show - then... with hits like Lady, Reminiscing, Cool Change, Lonesome Loser, and Take it Easy on Me, Little River Band has made harmony the center of their sound. We like that! We talk with LRB member Wayne Nelson about the changes in the band over the years, the best memories, and the making of the new album. They have a new single "What if You're Wrong" -- from the album "Cuts Like a Diamond." We also talk with Wayne about the unique structure of the band, who the most important person is on the road, and working with George Martin in the studio. Great behind the scenes stories! Visit LRB at littleriverband.com The Mulberry Lane Show is a music, arts, & lifestyle talk show by 3 sisters in a band. For more interviews visit us on iTunes, Stitcher, or at www.mulberrylane.com
With hits like Lady, Reminiscing, Cool Change, Lonesome Loser, and Take it Easy on Me, Little River Band has made harmony the center of their sound. We like that! We talk with LRB frontman Wayne Nelson about the changes in the band over the years, the best memories, and the making of the new album. They have a new single "What if You're Wrong" -- from the album "Cuts Like a Diamond." We also talk with Wayne about the unique structure of the band, who the most important person is on the road, and working with George Martin in the studio. Great behind the scenes stories! Visit LRB at www.littleriverband.com The Mulberry Lane Show is a music, arts, & lifestyle talk show by 3 sisters in a band. For more interviews visit us on iTunes, Stitcher, or at www.mulberrylane.com
With hits like Lady, Reminiscing, Cool Change, Lonesome Loser, and Take it Easy on Me, Little River Band has made harmony the center of their sound. We like that! We talk with LRB frontman Wayne Nelson about the changes in the band over the years, the best memories, and the making of the new album. They have a new single "What if You're Wrong" -- from the album "Cuts Like a Diamond." We also talk with Wayne about the unique structure of the band, who the most important person is on the road, and working with George Martin in the studio. Great behind the scenes stories! Visit LRB at www.littleriverband.com The Mulberry Lane Show is a music, arts, & lifestyle talk show by 3 sisters in a band. For more interviews visit us on iTunes, Stitcher, or at www.mulberrylane.com
With hits like Lady, Reminiscing, Cool Change, Lonesome Loser, and Take it Easy on Me, Little River Band has made harmony the center of their sound. We like that! We talk with LRB member Wayne Nelson about the changes in the band over the years, the best memories, and the making of the new album. They have a new single "What if You're Wrong" -- from the album "Cuts Like a Diamond." We also talk with Wayne about the unique structure of the band, who the most important person is on the road, and working with George Martin in the studio. Great behind the scenes stories! Visit LRB at littleriverband.com The Mulberry Lane Show is a music, arts, & lifestyle talk show by 3 sisters in a band. For more interviews visit us on iTunes, Stitcher, or at www.mulberrylane.com
This interview was just fun! Mr. Wayne Nelson of the Little River Band granted Sharon & Lucy their very first video interview last fall at the National Women's Survivor Convention. So today I (Sharon) am "Reminiscing" about the way he treated each of us like a "Lady," seeming to know by instinct that I really needed him to "Take it Easy on Me." Mr. Wayne and the band played for a bunch of women who were hungry to thrive as they danced and sang the night away in PAJAMAS. These guys were such awesome sports, donating their time and talents to these very excited ladies. With titles like "Lady," Take it Easy on Me," "It's a Long Way There" and "Cool Change" it would seem that the band spoke the language of a survivor through music. As with most of us, cancer touched their lives and they wanted to do something for survivors. Thank you Mr. Wayne for being light and gracious! Enjoy guys!
Time for a Cool Change* (This article first appeared in the December 2012 edition of ‘Birdwatching’) Is it about age? No, it can’t be as I’ve met twitchers in their sixties and seventies. Perhaps then, it is about how long … Continue reading → The post GOB 33 – Time for a Cool Change appeared first on Grumpy Old Birder.