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"To me, that ark is: engaging deeply with our traditions. It's reclaiming some of what we lost when we were assimilating and trying to fit in. We have thousands of years of text that have such wisdom about the human condition, about how to be a good person, and lead a worthy life . . . What we can really do is, we can be Jews. And to be a Jew has always been to be different." Sarah Hurwitz—former White House speechwriter and New York Times bestselling author of Here All Along—returns to People of the Pod to discuss her new book, As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us. Hurwitz reflects on why antisemitism remains, in her words, "the least mysterious phenomenon," and how Jews can reclaim pride, wisdom, and purpose through Jewish text, practice, and community. Drawing from her work as a hospital chaplain and her conversations with Jewish students on campus, she makes a powerful case for reconnecting with the depth and resilience of Jewish tradition. Key Resources: AJC's Translate Hate Glossary AJC's Efforts to Support the Hostages Listen – AJC Podcasts: Architects of Peace The Forgotten Exodus People of the Pod Follow People of the Pod on your favorite podcast app, and learn more at AJC.org/PeopleofthePod You can reach us at: peopleofthepod@ajc.org If you've appreciated this episode, please be sure to tell your friends, and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Transcript of the Interview: Manya Brachear Pashman:     During the Obama administration, Sarah Hurwitz served as senior speech writer for President Barack Obama and chief speech writer for First Lady Michelle Obama. But after she left the White House, she did a little bit of soul searching, and in her mid 30s, reconnected with her Judaism. She wrote about it in a book titled Here All Along, and joined us at the time to talk about it. Sarah has returned with us this week to talk about the book that followed, titled As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us.  Sarah, welcome back to People of the Pod. Sarah Hurwitz:  Thank you so much. I'm thrilled to be here. Manya Brachear Pashman:     So your title has a very powerful accusation. So tell us who is blaming, shaming and trying to erase us? Sarah Hurwitz:   Yeah. So, you know, it's funny. My first book, as you know, was this love letter toJudaism. This, this journey of discovery of Jewish tradition, and I loved it so much, and I wanted to share it. You know, as I was writing it, I was thinking, Oh, where has this been all my life. Kind of a lovely, almost rhetorical question. But after it came out, a few things kind of happened that made me actually ask that question more seriously. Like, Wait, why did I not see any of the 4000 years of Jewish wisdom growing up?  The first thing was, I trained to be a volunteer hospital chaplain, and you know, chaplaincy is multifaith, open to chaplains of all backgrounds. But you know, the training was kind of weirdly Christian. You know, we would talk about our ministry and our theology. And I was told that prayer is God, please heal so and so who's right here in front of me, and I'm just making this prayer up spontaneously, and they can hear me, and that's prayer. And everyone prays that way, I was told. I said, You know that that's not really a common form of Jewish prayer. But I was told, No, no, as long as you don't say Jesus, it is universal. That's interesting.  And then something else that happened is I visited a college campus probably a year before October 7, and I was talking to students there at the Hillel, talking to a bunch of Jewish students. And one of them asked me, What did you do to respond to antisemitism when you were in college? And I was so stunned, I didn't even understand the question at first. And then I said, I didn't, not once, never. Not a single time did I deal with antisemitism.  And the kids just looked kind of shocked, like they didn't believe me. And they started sharing stories of the antisemitism they were facing on campus. And I thought, uh oh, something's going on here. And then I really began kind of taking a deep dive into my identity.  Of like, wait, so why did I spend my whole life being like, oh, I'm just a cultural Jew. I knew nothing about Jewish culture. Which is a beautiful way to be Jewish, being a cultural Jew, but I knew nothing about history, language, anything like that. When I said I'm an ethnic Jew, but Jews are of every ethnicity, so that's nonsense.  Or I'd say social justice is my Judaism, but I didn't know anything about what Judaism said about social justice. Unlike these wonderful Jews who do know about social justice and spend their lives acting out Jewish social justice.  And so I took a deep dive into history, and what I discovered was 2000 years of antisemitism and anti-Judaism and 200 years of Jews in Western Europe in a very understandable attempt to escape that persecution, kind of erasing many of our traditions. And I think that was kind of my answer to, where has this been all my life? And also my answer to, why did I have such an apologetic Jewish identity for so much of my life? Manya Brachear Pashman:     In my introduction, I left off half the title of your first book because it was very long, but I am curious, kind of, when did you realize . . . well, let me give the full title of your book, it's Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life--in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There).  So I guess, how was that delayed connection to Judaism, can you elaborate a little bit more about how it was tied to these forces that you just talked about? Sarah Hurwitz:  Yeah, so, you know, something that I didn't really fully understand, I had intimations of this, but didn't really understand this, is that, you know, 2000 years ago, early Christianity very much defined itself against Judaism. There was actually a name for this, the Aversos Judeos tradition, which means against the Jews in Latin.  And you know, early Church Fathers very much were defining Christianity against Judaism, because back then, both of these traditions had originated from Judaism. And you know they parted ways at some point, and the Church Fathers were really trying to distinguish Christianity from Judaism, and to get people to stop kind of practicing both traditions. This tradition really continues with Judaism defined as unspiritual, legalistic, depraved, dead, spiritually superseded. A lot of very, very ugly tropes that kind of have common themes that say that Jews are diabolically powerful, so supernaturally powerful, you can't even believe it. They are also profoundly depraved, evil, bloodthirsty, perverse, and they're in a conspiracy to hurt you. So there may be very few of them, but man, they are working together to really do harm.  And you see these three themes kind of making their way through history, unfortunately, all the way basically, until the Holocaust. And I based a lot of my writing on the work of a number of really distinguished Christian scholars who make this argument. It's actually a pretty common argument among Christian scholars.  And, you know, in recent decades, the church has very much disavowed its historic anti-Judaism and has worked very hard to, you know, fight antisemitism in the church. But, you know, these things really did kind of continue on through the 20th century. Manya Brachear Pashman:     So you do describe in your book moments when you got oddly defensive about your Judaism, or perhaps a bit revisionist about Jewish history and the origin of Jewish traditions, or the reason why they exist now in modern day. Can you elaborate on some of those moments for our listeners and explain how you've self-corrected thatdefense? Sarah Hurwitz:  You know, I think a lot of it took the form of, oh, I'm Jewish, but not that Jewish. It was just sort of this immediate, but I'm not one of those Jews. You know, those really Jewish Jews. Well, I'm sorry, would it be a problem if I were? What if social justice wasn't my Judaism, but Judaism was my Judaism? Would that be okay? You know, just beginning to notice, like, Why am I always kind of pushing it away, claiming that I'm not too Jewish? That's a very strange way to announce someone's identity. I think, you know, Dara Horn has actually a really, quite an amazing essay called The Cool Kids, and she talks about these two different types of antisemitism. And one is this kind of eliminationist antisemitism which says the Jews are bad, there's nothing they can do to be good. We must kill them. And you know, that is the Holocaust, pogroms. We learn about that kind of antisemitism in school. But there's another kind of antisemitism, which is conversionist, which says, yes, the Jews are bad, but there is something they can do to be okay and saved. And that is, they can disavow whatever we, the majority, find disgusting about Jewish civilization.  So you know, back in the day, it was, reject Jewish religion and convert to Christianity, and you'll be saved, maybe. For some amount of time, possibly. In my parents and grandparents generation, it was, you know, reject your last name, get a nose job. Stop being so "Jewy", be a little bit more "waspy," and then maybe we'll let you into our club. Then maybe we'll accept you.  And today, what you see is you have to reject your ancestral homeland, you know, reject Israel, and then you'll be okay. And, you know, I visited 27 college campuses, and I kind of saw how this sometimes takes on the format of almost like a Christian conversion narrative, where it goes something like, you know, growing up, my rabbi and my parents told me Israel was perfect and amazing and a utopia. And then I got to college, and I realized that actually it's a colonialist, Nazi, racist society, and I had an epiphany. I saw the light, and I took anti-Zionism and anti-colonialism into my heart, and now I'm saved. Now I'm a good Jew. And their classmates are like, now you're a good Jew.  And as Dara Horn puts it, this kind of antisemitism involves the weaponization of shame. It involves really trying to convince Jews that there is something fundamentally shameful about some aspect of themselves, their identity, their tradition. And today, that thing is Israel. This idea that there's something fundamentally . . . it's like the original sin of the world. Manya Brachear Pashman:     And you also talk about the tradition of circumcision, and how that came up, and you found yourself explaining this to someone. Can you elaborate on that for our listeners? Which I thought was really interesting.  Sarah Hurwitz:  This was during an encounter with a patient. I was doing a chaplaincy shift, and  usually I don't tell my patients my religious background, I'm very neutral, unless they're Jewish, in which case, I do tell them I'm Jewish. But, you know, I was finishing up a conversation with this very lovely lady. And she was very curious about my background. And so I told her, you know, I'm Jewish. And her eyes kind of lit up, and she said, Oh, you know, many of my neighbors are Jewish. I've actually been to two brisses in the past month.  And she just, you know, and she was so lovely, like, she actually seemed to be just really happy to be included in this tradition of her neighbors. And I got weirdly defensive, and was like, Oh, well, you know, just so, you know, medical professionals, they say whether you circumcise or don't circumcise, it's really, it's equally safe either way. And you know, we often, you know, when we do brisses, they're often done by a medical provider.  And I'm going on and on and like, this woman did not say the slightest negative thing about this tradition, but suddenly I am defensive. Suddenly it's like, Huh, interesting. You know, I think that it was an illustration to me of the way that we can sometimes really imbibe all of the kind of negative views about Jews and Jewish traditions that are around us, and become defensive, and sometimes we don't even realize that they're there. It's almost like they're the air that we breathe. Manya Brachear Pashman:     But let me challenge that and push back a little bit. I mean, is it okay to not agree with some of the traditions of the Jewish faith and be open about your disagreement with that? I certainly know a lot of Christians who don't like things that emerge from their tradition or from their community. Is that okay? Or is it not when Judaism is threatened? Sarah Hurwitz:  So I actually do think that's okay. You know, I have no problem with that, but I think the problem in this situation was that I have no problem with circumcision, but I'm suddenly getting defensive and trying to convince this woman that it's not weird. And I'm thinking, why am I doing this? It was very interesting to me that I felt so suddenly defensive and anxious. You know, it was very surprising to me. Manya Brachear Pashman:     And similarly, it's okay to criticize Israeli policy too, right? I mean, it's totally acceptable.  Sarah Hurwitz:  Absolutely. This is the thing that I'm so confused about. Where people are saying, well, you know, you're saying that it's not okay to criticize Israel. And I'm like, I'm sorry. Have you been to Israel? It's like the national pastime there to criticize the government. I criticize the Israeli government all the time, as do millions of American Jews.  This idea that this is somehow… that we're somehow reacting to criticism of Israel, that's ridiculous. I think what we're reacting to is not criticism of Israel, but it's something else. You know, when you have students on a college campus saying from water to water, Palestine should be Arab, or Israelis are Nazis. I just, with all due respect, I don't see that as criticism. Nor would I see it as criticism if, God forbid, a Jewish student ever said from water to water, Israel should be Jewish, or, Palestinians are terrorists. That is hateful, disgusting, racist, eliminationist language. And if I ever heard a Jewish student say that, I mean, let me tell you, I would have quite a talking to with that kid.  So that's not criticism. Criticism is, I am vehemently opposed and abhor, this policy, this ideology, this action, for these reasons. That's criticism. And I think you can use real strong language to do that kind of criticism. But there's a difference between a criticism and slurs and baseless accusations. And I think we need to be just clear about that. Manya Brachear Pashman:     All right, so you just use the term from water to water instead of from river to sea. Was that on purpose? Sarah Hurwitz:  Not necessarily. It's just a clearer illustration of what I think from the river to the sea really means, you know, I think  that is the Arabic that is used. Infrom the river to the sea, Palestine shall be free. It's like, you can kind of make an argument that this is about Palestinian Liberation. And okay, fair enough. But I think when you get the from water to water, it shall be Arab, that's when I think there's less of an argument that it's about freedom, and it seems a little bit more eliminationist to me. Manya Brachear Pashman:     Interesting. I've not heard that before. But I like that. So you call antisemitism the least mysterious phenomenon. Can you please explain what you mean by that? Sarah Hurwitz:  Yeah, you know, I think, like a lot of young people, my antisemitism education was mainly just Holocaust education. And I kind of walked away thinking like, huh, how wild that the civilized world just lost its mind in the mid-20th century and started killing Jews. That's so shocking and disturbing, you know, why is that? And the answer was kind of like, well, you know, the Germans lost World War I. They blamed the Jews. There was a depression. They blamed the Jews.  And when you ask why the Jews, it's like, well, because of prejudice and scapegoating. I'm like, Okay, right. But again, why the Jews? Prejudice and scapegoating, that's the answer. It's like, well, actually, the answer really is because of 2000 years of Christian anti-Judaism that preceded that. It wasn't mysterious why the Jews were targeted.  This was a 2000-year neural groove that had been worn into the Western world psyche. And this is not my argument. This is the argument of countless Christian scholars whose brilliant work I cite. And so I think that the unfortunate thing about some forms of Holocaust education is that it leaves you with the impression that, oh, this is so mysterious, it's just kind of eternal and kind of comes out of nowhere. Or even worse, you might even think maybe we did something to deserve this. But it's not mysterious. I can show you its path through history.  And I think it's very important that Jews understand this history. And look, I think this is very hard to teach in an average American public school. Because, you know, we live in a country where, you know, saying Happy Holidays instead of Merry Christmas is very upsetting for some people. They feel very threatened and triggered by that.  So for a teacher to say, like, Okay, kids today we're going to learn about how 2000 years of Christian anti-Judaism paved the way for the Holocaust . . . I don't think that's going to go well. Even if many mainstream Christian scholars would agree that that's true, this is a challenge that we face. Manya Brachear Pashman:     So you have continued, as you said, to visit college campuses where antisemitism has been an issue since October 7, more of an issue than it even was beforehand. And yet, when you were at Harvard and Harvard Law, you've said you could have walked through Harvard Yard wrapped in an Israeli flag and no one would have said a word or reacted negatively. So what has changed, and does it signal a more general shift on campuses of kind of uncensored, unbridled speech?  In other words, if black students support black lives matter, or gay students are marching for pride, do you feel like there's a sense that students who disagree with that from either the right or the left, have kind of claimed a license to criticize that too? Sarah Hurwitz:  No. I try to explain to college students when they say, Well, okay, my campus isn't that bad, you know, I can wear my Jewish star, and I won't get, you know, harassed or ostracized. And I say, like, okay, great, if it's not that bad, I'll just wear my Israel t-shirt and we'll see how it goes. They're like, No.  And then I have to go through this long litany of like, okay, if your black classmate said to you, well, this campus isn't so bad for black students, but I can't wear my Black Lives Matter t-shirt or else I'll be harassed and ostracized. I hope you would say that's not okay, that's racism, pretty clear. Or if your queer classmate said, Well, this campus is pretty good for queer people, but I can't wear my pride t-shirt, I hope you would say, That's not pretty good. That's homophobia.  You know, when the majority feels entitled to decide how the minority can embody and express their identity, I think we have a really serious problem. And  sometimes the kids will push back on me. Well, no, no, but the problem isn't being Jewish. It's Israel. I'm like, okay, but if your Chinese American classmate wore a t-shirt that said China, even if all your classmates knew that the Chinese government had been interning a million Muslim Uighurs in camps and subjecting them to horrific human rights violations, would they harass and ostracize her?  And they're like, Well, probably not. Right, because they would assume that she has a relationship to China that maybe involves having heritage there, or maybe she studied abroad there, or maybe she's studying Chinese, maybe she has family there. I think they would assume that she has some connection to the country that doesn't involve agreeing with the policies of the Chinese government, and Jewish students on campus really aren't afforded that courtesy.  And I'll tell you, most of the Jewish students I spoke with on campus, they, like me, are extremely critical of this current Israeli government. Extremely, extremely critical. They have all sorts of criticisms about what's happening in Gaza, of the occupation.  You know, their views are quite nuanced and complex, but there is no room given for that. You know, I think on some college campuses, Israel has been put into the same bucket as the KKK and the Nazi party. So I can't say to you, look, you know, I'm a Nazi, but I'm a liberal Nazi. Or, oh, you know, I'm in the KKK, but I'm not racist. It's like, come on, right?  These are vile entities with which no connection is acceptable, period. And I think once Israel ceases to be a country and instead becomes the representation of all evil in the world, there's really no relationship that you can have with it that's acceptable. And I think that is a pretty devastating place for it to be today.  And I'll tell you, I think it's a really challenging moment right now where I, like a lot of American Jews, I'm a Zionist. I believe that Jews have a right to a safe and secure home state in their ancestral homeland. I believe we have the right to national independence and self determination, like Japanese people have in Japan and Latvians have in Latvia, and on and on. And you know, we've run that experiment of Jewish powerlessness for 2000 years, and it didn't go well. Even as late as the 20th century. It wasn't just that two thirds of Jews in Europe got wiped out because of the Holocaust.  It's that nearly a million Jews who lived in Arab lands had to flee persecution, most of them to Israel. It's that 2 million Russian Jews had to flee persecution, half of them to Israel. It's that 10s of 1000s of Ethiopian Jews, I can go on and on. So we know, we've run that experiment of Jewish statelessness, and it doesn't go well.  And at the same time, we are looking at this current Israeli government, and we are appalled. We're appalled by the ideology, we're appalled by many of the policies. And you know, for me as an American, this feels very familiar, because I love this country. I'm a proud, patriotic American, and I happen to very much disagree with the current president. I happen to be very much appalled by the current president's policies and ideology. And so, I think many people are able to hold that, but somehow it's harder with Israel, because of what is in the air right now. Manya Brachear Pashman:     So, really you're saying that antisemitism has distorted history. Distorted people's understanding of Israel's history, their understanding of modern Israel's rebirth and existence. It spawned anti-Zionism. Correct?  Sarah Hurwitz:   Yes. Manya Brachear Pashman:     Did you encounter that during your time in the Obama administration? Do you see it now, in hindsight or or is it a more recent emergence? Sarah Hurwitz:   I think this is more recent. I mean, you know, probably in some spaces it was, you know, I was in the administration from 2009 to 2017. I never once saw any kind of anti-Zionism or antisemitism. I mean, it was one of the best places to be a proud, passionate Jew. I knew my colleagues could not have been more supportive of my Jewish exploration. They were so proud when I wrote my first book.  So I never saw any of this ever, once. And I think, you know, I think what is so confusing about this is that we often think about antisemitism as a kind of personal prejudice, like, oh, you know, Jews are fill in the blank, nasty thing. They are dirty, cheap, crass. I don't want my daughter to marry one. I don't want one in my country club.  You don't really see that kind of antisemitism in the circles where I travel anymore. What you see instead is more of political antisemitism, which is antisemitism as a kind of conspiracy theory that says that we, the majority, are engaged in a grand moral project, and the only thing stopping us are these Jews. We the majority are Christianizing the Roman Empire.  The only thing stopping us, these Jews who won't convert. We the majority are bringing about the brotherhood of man, the great communist revolution. The only thing stopping us, these capitalist Jews. We the Germans, are bringing about the great, racially pure Aryan fatherland. The only thing stopping us – these race-polluting Jews.  And today in America, you see it on the right and the left. On the right, it's, you know, we white Christian Americans are bringing back white Christian civilization to America. And the only thing stopping us are these Jews who are importing black and brown immigrants to replace white people. That is the extremely racist and antisemitic theory known as the Great Replacement theory. It is an ugly, disgusting lie.  On the left you have, you know, we this very moral group of people. we are bringing about the revolution of anti-colonialism, anti-Zionism. And the only thing stopping us are these colonialist Zionists, which is a polite way of saying Jews. And so, you know, I think it's very important to understand, as Yossi Klein Halevi, the journalist, puts it, you know, what you see again and again is whatever is the worst thing in a society, that is what the Jews are deemed to be. Whatever is the worst thing among a particular population, that is what the Jews are deemed to be. And I think we're kind of seeing that on both the right and the left today. Manya Brachear Pashman:     If antisemitism defines so much, or has defined so much of Jewish identity, how do we reclaim that? How have you reclaimed that? And how have you found joy in your Jewish identity, especially after doing this book and immersing yourself and all of this extremely depressing perspective? Sarah Hurwitz:   I hear this kind of line among many Jews that breaks my heart. It's this sort of self-flagellation, of like, if we just had the right PR campaign, if we just had the right tweet, then we would fight antisemitism. It's our fault, we're doing such a bad job fighting antisemitism. And, you know, I love the ambition there. I think that is so sweet.  But there are 16 million of us in the whole world. That's with an M, million, like the size of like, the fifth largest city in China. We are a Chinese city. There are billions of people who don't really love us out there. And the idea that we, this tiny group of people, is going to somehow change the minds of billions of people. I really respect the ambition, but I think that's a tough one.  I think it's sort of like trying to bail out a tsunami with buckets. You know, if enough of us do it, I'm sure we can make a difference. And I have such respect for the people who are doing that work. I think it's very important. But I also would just suggest that maybe we should put a little more of our energy into building an ark to weather the storm.  And you know, to me, that ark is, engaging deeply with our traditions. It's reclaiming, I think, some of what we lost when we were assimilating and trying to fit in. You know, we have thousands of years of text that have such wisdom about the human condition, about how to be a good person and lead a worthy life and find profound spiritual connection. We have just so many beautiful traditions. And so I think that what we can really do is, we can be Jews. And to be a Jew has always been to be different.  That was kind of our value proposition thousands of years ago when we came along and said, hey guys, monotheism. Totally different way of thinking. We said, hey, every human being is created in the image of God, which is an idea that every human being is infinitely worthy. Which, again, this is the idea that underlies things like liberalism, democracy, human rights. These are really Earth-shatteringly different counter cultural ideas, and we have so many more of those that I still think the world needs today.  So I think that rather than just being anti-anti-semites, that we can be proud Jews instead, and we can really focus on becoming more learned, more vibrant members of our communities, you know, engaging in more of our traditions and our rituals.  I also think, you know, Dara Horn has been doing a lot of great work about educating kids about Jewish civilization. Rather than having young people only know about the Jews via the Holocaust, she really wants to teach young people about Jewish civilization, ideas, and people. I think that is a very, very powerful and very helpful idea. Manya Brachear Pashman:     So how are you doing this? How do you spend each week? How do you reclaim some of these traditions and joy? Sarah Hurwitz:    For me, it's studying. That's really how I engage, you know, I have various chavrutas or I study Jewish texts. I love reading Jewish books, and I love participating in the Jewish community. You know, I love engaging with various Jewish organizations, you know, serving on various committees, and just trying to be part of this project of reclaiming Judaism, of making it more accessible to more Jews. This is what I love doing, and I'll be starting in January. I'm actually going to be starting a rabbinic program at the Hartman Institute. It's a part time program.  And I'm not not planning to be a congregational rabbi, but I do want to keep writing books, and I am really grateful for this opportunity to get a much deeper, more thorough Jewish education than the one I've kind of given to myself, and, you know, kind of cobbled together. I think this is going to be a really extraordinary opportunity. So I'm very excited about that.  Manya Brachear Pashman:     Oh, wow. Well, congratulations. I look forward to welcoming you back to the podcast and calling you Rabbi.  Sarah Hurwitz: Thank you. Manya Brachear Pashman:     Thank you so much for joining us, Sarah. Sarah Hurwitz:  Such a pleasure. Thank you for having me.   

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Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Guest: Mead Welles, co-founder and chairman of A Leg to Stand On (ALTSO) A Leg to Stand On (ALTSO) is a nonprofit organization that provides free corrective surgery, prosthetics, and mobility devices to children in developing countries. Mark and Mead discuss the upcoming Rocktoberfest events in New York and Chicago, where finance professionals perform as rock bands to raise funds and awareness for ALTSO. They highlight the impact of the organization, which has helped over 25,000 children with limb disabilities. The conversation also touches on the innovative prosthetic limb nicknamed 'the Joshi,' cost-effective solutions for mobility aids, and ways listeners can contribute to the cause.  

Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Guest: Mead Welles, co-founder and chairman of A Leg to Stand On (ALTSO) A Leg to Stand On (ALTSO) is a nonprofit organization that provides free corrective surgery, prosthetics, and mobility devices to children in developing countries. Mark and Mead discuss the upcoming Rocktoberfest events in New York and Chicago, where finance professionals perform as rock bands to raise funds and awareness for ALTSO. They highlight the impact of the organization, which has helped over 25,000 children with limb disabilities. The conversation also touches on the innovative prosthetic limb nicknamed 'the Joshi,' cost-effective solutions for mobility aids, and ways listeners can contribute to the cause.  

Biglaw capitulators face new challenge and James Comey gets indicted. ----- Perennially embattled Cooley Law School once again called out by the ABA over sagging bar passage rates. The school has been out of compliance with ABA standards since 2020, and now finds itself on probation with its accreditor. The last time something like this happened, Cooley sued the ABA into relenting. History is a flat circle. After learning that Paul Weiss and Kirkland were providing free legal services to the Commerce Department, presumably in an effort to satisfy their pro bono payola obligations, we wondered how this could possibly be legal in light of 31 U.S.C. 1342. Apparently, lawmakers wondered the same thing. And James Comey finds himself indicted after a whirlwind that involved removing the existing top federal prosecutor for refusing to file a sham case and replacing him with an in-over-her-head Florida insurance lawyer.

Biglaw capitulators face new challenge and James Comey gets indicted. ----- Perennially embattled Cooley Law School once again called out by the ABA over sagging bar passage rates. The school has been out of compliance with ABA standards since 2020, and now finds itself on probation with its accreditor. The last time something like this happened, Cooley sued the ABA into relenting. History is a flat circle. After learning that Paul Weiss and Kirkland were providing free legal services to the Commerce Department, presumably in an effort to satisfy their pro bono payola obligations, we wondered how this could possibly be legal in light of 31 U.S.C. 1342. Apparently, lawmakers wondered the same thing. And James Comey finds himself indicted after a whirlwind that involved removing the existing top federal prosecutor for refusing to file a sham case and replacing him with an in-over-her-head Florida insurance lawyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview Date: February 2nd, 2025Episode Summary:Jason Pickett, a dance educator, choreographer, and the creator of the No Starving Artists brand. Jason shares his unique journey, from starting his dance career at 14 by self-teaching and getting inspired by YouTube and movies, to now traveling the world teaching at conventions and judging competitions.He emphasizes the importance of building genuine relationships, networking, and having a clear personal brand. He shares lessons learned from his own experience, such as the significance of embracing a bold, confident approach and trusting the process.Jason also discusses how his background in marketing has shaped his approach to content creation, stressing the need for consistency and authenticity. Towards the end of the episode, Jason offers valuable advice to dancers, including the importance of embracing freestyle, making connections with others, and constantly pushing forward. Show Notes:(0:00) Introduction to Jason's dance journey (3:00) Starting dance at 14 and self-teaching (6:30) Early inspirations: YouTube, music videos, and Stomp the Yard (10:00) Teaching at 16 and growing a hip-hop program (13:00) Building connections and transitioning to professional gigs(17:00) Content creation's role in Jason's career (21:30) Securing teaching gigs at conventions (25:00) How networking and mentorship opened doors (30:00) Full-time teaching and judging at conventions worldwide (34:00) Using videography to expand his reach(38:00) Building a personal brand for success (42:00) Consistency in social media content creation (46:00) The importance of having an opinion and clear audience (50:30) Balancing work, family, and content creation (55:00) Authenticity in building trust with followers(58:30) Lessons learned from setbacks (1:03:00) Using AI in dance business and content creation (1:07:30) Advice for dancers navigating the industry (1:10:00) Jason's vision for No Starving Artists' future (1:12:00) Final thoughts on relationships, challenges, and staying authenticBiography:Professional dance educator, choreographer, adjudicator and international artist, Jason Pickett strives to help dancers grow to the next level of their artistic journey.With over a decade of performance, choreography and teaching experience, the Utah native has performed live on shows like Americas Got Talent, collaborated with global brands Hermès, Icon Fitness, Toys-R-Us, Crocs, Bud Light and more, and been featured in viral YouTube videos Stormtrooper Twerk and High School Dance Battle – Geeks vs. Cool Kids! (4k), just to name a few.In addition, Pickett has toured internationally throughout Germany and Israel with Odyssey Dance Theatre as company artist. Jason Pickett is the creator and host of No Starving Artists - a dance media company that provides mentoring, coaching & peak performance strategy to dancers, parents & teachers & is currently a full time faculty member with Reinforce Dance Experience.Connect on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/heyitspicketthttps://www.facebook.com/jasonpickettdance

A great pop song can evoke a universal feeling that just about every listener out there feels. You can make a case for just about any song and any feeling, but has a song ever encapsulated the feeling of being a teenager as accurately as the Smashing Pumpkins’ “1979”? When he wrote it, at the age of 28 mind you, frontman Billy Corgan was looking to express what he felt in his adolescence - all of the angst, pain, fear, excitement, happiness and endless possibilities you face when you’re a teenager. And he nailed it. What’s funny is that when it was released in 1995, it sounded unlike anything else the band had recorded. This alternative rock band often associated with the grunge scene and loud guitars, put out a soft, melancholy tune featuring synthesizers and drum loops. Even funnier is the fact that “1979” became the biggest song of their career, finding new audiences as the generations turn. Yes, it’s as popular with Gen-Z and even Gen Alpha as it is the Gen X that made it a hit in the first place. This is the story of The Smashing Pumpkins' 1979 with newly unearthed footage from the band themselves! Written by Cam Lindsay for iHeartRadio.

Jędrzej Słodkowski rozmawia z Krzysztofem Ostrowskim, liderem zespołu Cool Kids of Death. Ich debiut z 2002 roku jest nominowany w plebiscycie "Wyborczej" na polską płytę 25-lecia. Jak doszło do nagrania i wydania tej płyty? Jakie muzyczne klimaty panowały w tamtym czasie w Łodzi? I jak zmieniała się scena muzyczna w ostatnim ćwierćwieczu? Na polską płytę 25-lecia głosować możecie do 26 sierpnia pod linkiem: https://wyborcza.pl/7,113768,32124263,zasluchaj-sie-zakochaj-w-tej-muzyce-zaglosuj-wybieramy-plyte.html

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Geo har skræmt livet af Anastacia, og Niarn har ikke smadret hele Cool Kids i Rødovre Centeret. Geo har ikke været på rigtig camping, men til gengæld har han dummet sig. Niarn er blevet drevet til vanvid i LIDL, men til gengæld er hans økonomiske problemer forbi. Og så ringer drengene til Effie, for at høre om hendes planer om at få Årstiderne, når hun flytter hjemmefra.

Send us a textHey Pickles, We hope you're well.This week, we wanted to do an episode on the lighter side. We think we all could use a break from the avalanche of bad news that is the world we're living in right now.We have a very special guest on the show this week, and in our Main Topic, we play a fun summertime themed game of Would You Rather.In this week's Why Files, we talk about an interesting anti rhino poaching campaign in South Africa.Here's a link to the article: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/south-africa-uses-radioactive-horns-to-fight-rhino-poaching_n_688bca23e4b0f5c3b7c9ca3dOur Noteworthy Segment is a shout out to a wonderful advocacy project, Cool Kids Snack Cakes. Started by the founders of Raven Corps, a vegan youth advocacy organization, Cool Kids uses vegan snack cakes to raise money for various social justice causes. They currently have a campaign to raise money for Plant The Land Gaza, a vegan food justice and community projects volunteer team based in Gaza.To order Cool Kids Snack Cakes & support their efforts, click this link: https://www.coolkidssnackcakes.comOur Assignment Restaurant SOS this week goes out to Dallas TX vegan spot, Vegan Food House. We take a deep dive into their menu!You can check them out here: https://www.veganfoodhouse.comWe want to thank our Niece, Lucy for joining the show this week! Thanks so much for listening!Much love, Sam & ChristineSupport the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks

I'm joined by designer Will Tomson, whose work blends creativity with a deep commitment to biodiversity and sustainability. We chat about some of his exciting projects involving recycled aggregates, who inspires him, his Talking Plants events which he runs with Amy Langron and Katy Merrington, plus we lift the lid on a new and exciting event happening this September for anyone interested in practical, hands-on gardening tips from the best in the game.  Links Talking Plants website www.talkingplantssheffield.co.uk Talking plants instagram @talking_plants_sheffield Symposium tickets Creative Cultivation website Will Tomson/Creative Cultivation instagram @creativecultivation Amy Langron @amy_langron_landscapes Katy Merrington @katymerrington Other episodes if you liked this one: Episode 222: Nature from the Rubble — I'm speaking to landscape architect Sally Bower. Sally has just been awarded the main RHS prize for her Bursary Report titled ‘Nature Rising from the Rubble' which looks at gravel and recycled aggregate gardens in Essex and London. Specifically, Sally looked at John Little's Hilldrop garden, RHS Hyde Hall, Beth Chatto's gravel garden, the Langdon Nature Discovery Car Park and the Horniman Museum Grasslands garden and her findings were invaluable if you're interested in designing with or growing in these types of media, and Sally had some surprising findings of note too.  Listen here Episode 239: Growing Biodiversity with Benny Hawksbee — My guest this week is gardener Benny Hawksbee. Benny has a background in biology and gardens with one eye on biodiversity. His projects include the Eden Nature Garden, a community garden designed to be a haven for people and wildlife, and John Little's garden in Essex. We talk about how Benny brings biology and ecology into his work, what we can all do to garden for wildlife whilst reducing our input in terms of resources and how we can involve the community in building and using gardens that work for everyone.  Listen here Please support the podcast on Patreon And follow Roots and All: On Instagram @rootsandallpod On Facebook @rootsandalluk On LinkedIn @rootsandall

The opening of Universal Orlando Resort's Epic Universe park earlier this year has created new opportunities for theme-park lovers for the first time in nearly 25 years. What's so special about the new Epic theme park? In this episode, retail editor Jamie Biesiada walks host Rebecca Tobin through innovations in ride technology, the queues and other Epic details - favorite or most surprising rides? -- and we talk about theme park performance in 2025 overall so far. And we discuss a few new tidbits from Walt Disney World's Cool Kid summer promotion and disclose details of a new nighttime parade. Summer series: This episode is part of our annual Summer Series, where we feature some of our favorite recent Folo by Travel Weekly discussions. This episode was recorded May 30 and has been edited for length and clarity. Episode sponsor: This episode is sponsored by National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions https://www.expeditions.com/ Related links: Jamie Biesiada's Cover Story: An Epic opening for Universal Orlando Resort https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Epic-Universe-opening-analysis-Universal-Orlando Exploring the enchanting details at Epic Universe https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Enchanting-details-Epic-Universe Waiting in line at Epic Universe: Which has the best queue https://www.travelweekly.com/Blogs/Dispatch/Best-queue-experience-Epic-Universe It's an Epic era for Universal Orlando, and Celestial Park sets the tone https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Epic-Universe-new-era-Universal-Orlando-Resort Walt Disney World's summer promo leads to a magic resort stay https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/The-magic-of-a-resort-day-at-Disney-World Dispatch, Orlando: Discovering Disney's 'Cool Kid Summer' https://www.travelweekly.com/Blogs/Dispatch/Discovering-Disney-Cool-Kid-Summer New Disney 'Starlight parade' opens at Magic Kingdom https://www.travelweekly.com/North-America-Travel/Disney-Starlight-nighttime-parade-debuts-at-Walt-Disney-World-Resort A Disneyland park is coming to Abu Dhabi https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Disneyland-park-coming-to-Abu-Dhabi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dopo oltre un decennio di silenzio, i Fuck You Fuckin' Fuckers tornano sulla scena punk hardcore dal Poetto di Cagliari, portando in musica il bisogno di essere sé stessi. Dall'Inghilterra fino alla spiaggia del Poetto di Cagliari, Marco Concas torna con i suoi Fuck You Fuckin' Fuckers (FFF) per rimettere in moto una macchina musicale che non ha mai davvero spento il motore. Dopo dieci anni di apparente silenzio, la band punk hardcore cagliaritana risale sul palco del Beach Day Out Vol. 19 con un messaggio chiaro: non smettere di essere te stesso. Intervistato da Unica Radio, Marco racconta la scelta di tornare a suonare nella propria terra, tra le onde del mare e l'energia di una scena underground che – sebbene spesso ignorata – continua a pulsare sotto pelle. Il ritorno dei FFF non è solo una questione musicale, ma una scelta di presenza e resistenza culturale. “La realtà è cambiata, ma abbiamo ancora qualcosa da dire”, confessa Marco. Ed è proprio questo bisogno di espressione autentica, slegata dalle mode e dai diktat sociali, che ha riportato la band a fare rumore. “Apichu”, il nuovo singolo, è l'esempio perfetto: un grido diretto, feroce, sincero. Tra Sardegna e Londra, il punk sopravvive e si evolve grazie al dialogo e alla contaminazione Concas vive a Londra da molti anni e conosce bene la differenza tra le due scene: se in Inghilterra il punk si è ritirato in una nicchia resistente, in Sardegna si respira ancora un'energia collettiva viva, giovane, ibrida. “Non sono solo punk a seguirci: anche chi ascolta drum'n'bass o rap entra in connessione con il nostro messaggio. La musica è un mezzo per esprimere opinioni, ed è bello vedere che questa esigenza non ha confini”. L'impatto sul pubblico è stato immediato, grazie anche alla voglia della band di mescolare vecchi suoni e nuove influenze, mantenendo però intatta la potenza del messaggio. “Il nuovo EP avrà cinque o sei tracce, tutte legate da un filo comune: l'invito a non omologarsi, a essere veri, a non vivere per compiacere gli altri. È un discorso di libertà e autodeterminazione”. Il beach day out come specchio dell'identità culturale punk e motore della scena sarda La partecipazione al Beach Day Out – per la terza volta – segna una sorta di rinascita collettiva. Marco ringrazia i Cool Kids, Stage Type Production e il collettivo Tuogo H.C. per il lavoro dietro le quinte, sottolineando quanto sia fondamentale un evento che unisce: “Il festival porta il nome di Cagliari anche fuori dalla Sardegna. È un'occasione per dire al mondo che qui c'è una scena viva, forte, indipendente”. E a chi chiede se questa sia solo una parentesi isolata, Marco lascia aperta la porta: “Abbiamo progetti in corso. Probabilmente è un ritorno definitivo”. Il 19 luglio al Poetto non sarà solo un concerto, ma un'esplosione di senso e presenza. I Fuck You Fucking Fuckers sono tornati, e hanno qualcosa da dirti. Forte.

Due giornate tra onde, chitarre distorte e passione vera: Michelangelo Rombi e Alessio Schirru raccontano l'anima del Beach Day Out, evento simbolo dell'underground sardo. Cagliari si prepara ad accogliere Beach Day Out Volume 19, il festival che da quasi vent'anni anima la spiaggia del Poetto con musica punk, rock e hardcore, proponendo un'esperienza che va oltre il semplice concerto. Un evento che nasce dal basso, dalla passione di chi vive la scena musicale indipendente e la vuole condividere. Michelangelo Rombi e Alessio Schirru, due dei principali organizzatori, ci hanno raccontato cosa c'è dietro le quinte di questo appuntamento sempre più atteso. L'idea del festival, spiegano, nasceva dall'esigenza di dare spazio alle band sarde che producevano musica originale. “All'inizio erano venti gruppi, si iniziava nel pomeriggio e si finiva all'alba”, ricorda Michelangelo. Un progetto che ha saputo crescere, aprendosi a ospiti italiani e internazionali, mantenendo però saldo il filo conduttore: musica autentica, non commerciale, fortemente identitaria. Tra scouting, passione e collaborazione: così nasce la line-up ogni anno La scelta delle band non è mai casuale. “Diamo spazio alle nuove uscite, a chi ha appena pubblicato un disco, ma anche ai gruppi giovani e emergenti dell'isola che si affacciano alla scena underground”, racconta Alessio. Fondamentale anche il lavoro di Stefano Panzeri, storico collaboratore del festival, e oggi anche l'apporto dei Cool Kids, collettivo di cui Schirru fa parte. Tra gli ospiti dell'edizione 2025 spiccano nomi come Discomostro da Milano e Burning heads dalla Francia, ma il valore aggiunto è sempre il mix tra il locale e il globale. La collaborazione con la webzine Punkadeka.it garantirà quest'anno anche la diretta streaming dell'evento, amplificando la portata nazionale e internazionale del festival. Un festival che nasce dalla sabbia, tra memoria e futuro Il Beach Day Out non è solo musica, ma anche atmosfera, libertà e condivisione. “Il palco guarda la Sella del Diavolo, il pubblico può godersi i concerti in costume, magari dopo un tuffo. È un'esperienza unica”, racconta Rombi. L'edizione di quest'anno parte al tramonto, con il calore del sole e delle chitarre distorte a colorare la spiaggia. E tra un'organizzazione sempre più rodata, amicizie che si trasformano in booking, e la voglia di rinnovarsi, si pensa già alla ventesima edizione. “Ogni anno è una sfida, ma anche un'enorme soddisfazione”, confermano entrambi. Un ricordo su tutti? “Portare in Sardegna band che ascoltavamo da adolescenti, sederci con loro a cena, condividere storie. È questo lo spirito del festival.”

Join Nicole and special guest Annie Dunkel as they dive into Disney's exciting Cool Kids Summer celebration running through September 1st! Discover why this isn't just another vacation – it's a magical experience designed specifically to make kids the stars of the show. Learn about the expanded character meet-and-greets featuring rare appearances like Perla and... The post Disney's Cool Kids Summer: Why This Limited-Time Celebration Is Perfect for Families appeared first on My Mickey Podcast.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with writer Kyle Ryan about his Substack, Band Name Bureau. They explore the overlap between good music and poorly named bands. A selection of examples are discussed and played.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsFeatured Songs:Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, "GNT," King of Cowards, Rocket, 2018The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Screeching Weasel, "Cool Kids," Bark Like A Dog, Fat Wreck Chords, 1996OMBIIGIZI, "Connecting," Shame, Arts & Crafts, 2024Winona Fighter, "I'm In The Market To Please No One," My Apologies to the Chef, Rise, 2025Bikini Trill, "Pushing Daisies," (Single), Ineffable, 2024Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, "I Used To Be Fun," I Love You, Domestic La La, 2023Fartbarf, "Simple Planet," (Single), Sweatband, 2020Ned's Atomic Dustbin, "Gray Cell Green," God Fodder, Columbia, 1991Ass Ponys, "Kung Fu Reference," Lohio, Checkered Past, 2001Butthole Surfers, "The Hurdy Gurdy Man," (Single), Rough Trade, 1990Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, "Glib Tongued," Death Hilarious, Missing Piece, 2025Electronic, "Getting Away With It," (Single), Factory, 1989Local H, "Bound For The Floor," As Good As Dead, Island, 1996See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is the second part of Play That Rock n' Roll's coverage of ROCKNPOD 2025, and this episode features two guest interviews. The first is with bass player extraordinaire, BILLY SHEEHAN! The second is with BRIAN "DAMAGE" FORSYTHE, the lead guitarist and founding member of KIX! In the first conversation, Billy Sheehan talks about Mr. Big's final gig, his memories of working with David Lee Roth, and his idea for a Spanish language version of the "Eat 'Em and Smile" album. He also shares some incredible stories from gigs he played with Mr Big. In the second conversation, Brian "Damage" Forsythe talks about KIX's final gig, his memories of recording the "Cool Kids" album, and being friends with Johnny Depp back in the '80s. He also shares some experiences (good and bad) from touring with other big name rock bands. Billy Sheehan Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/billysheehanonbass https://www.facebook.com/p/Billy-Sheehan-100044426979764/ Brian "Damage" Forsythe Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/forsythe.brian https://www.facebook.com/p/Brian-Damage-Forsythe-100057366048165/ Our Links: https://linktr.ee/playthatpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The opening of Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe park has created new opportunities for theme-park lovers for the first time in nearly 25 years. What’s so special about the new Epic theme park? In this episode, retail editor Jamie Biesiada walks host Rebecca Tobin through innovations in ride technology, the queues and other Epic details – favorite or most surprising rides? -- and we talk about theme park performance in 2025 overall so far. And we discuss a few new tidbits from Walt Disney World's Cool Kid summer promotion and disclose details of a new nighttime parade. This episode was recorded May 30 and has been edited for length and clarity. Episode sponsor: This episode is sponsored by the Globus Family of Brands https://www.globusandcosmos.com Related links: Exploring the enchanting details at Epic Universe https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Enchanting-details-Epic-Universe Waiting in line at Epic Universe: Which has the best queue https://www.travelweekly.com/Blogs/Dispatch/Best-queue-experience-Epic-Universe It's an Epic era for Universal Orlando, and Celestial Park sets the tone https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Epic-Universe-new-era-Universal-Orlando-Resort Walt Disney World's summer promo leads to a magic resort stay https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/The-magic-of-a-resort-day-at-Disney-World A Disneyland park is coming to Abu Dhabi https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Disneyland-park-coming-to-Abu-Dhabi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THis Weeks Youtube Link  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8sJlajHgog   We're live with everything happening across Walt Disney World This Week, May 28, 2025. This week marks the official launch of Cool Kids Summer and the debut of two new live shows. From character encounters to surprise merchandise drops, it's a week filled with action across all four parks. Hollywood Studios Headlines Walt Disney World May 28 Hollywood Studios leads the excitement with two new theatrical experiences. The Little Mermaid: A Musical Adventure introduces fresh staging, modern visuals, and a new musical arrangement. Ariel's world feels more alive than ever on stage. Also debuting is Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After, a bold and stylish stage show that places iconic villains in the spotlight. Hosted by the Magic Mirror, it transforms Sunset Showcase into something truly unexpected. Animation Courtyard Adds Character This week, Animation Courtyard has become a hub of activity. Dozens of characters now appear throughout the day, creating constant moments of surprise. The In Character store has returned with a new layout and updated costume selections. And Disney Jr. Let's Play offers young guests a twist on Epcot's World Showcase masks, encouraging creativity and play. Cool Kids Summer Launches Across the Resort Cool Kids Summer 2025 officially stretches across all Walt Disney World parks. At Magic Kingdom, the Big Top Bash transforms Fantasyland with circus-style décor and live entertainment. At Epcot, Goofycore Hall opens with a playful, art-themed vibe that celebrates creativity. New Ellio merchandise has appeared at Magic Kingdom, while Greg uncovered a set of themed popcorn buckets heading to select theaters. These limited collectibles are already in high demand. What's New in Tomorrowland? Something's happening in Tomorrowland. Astro Orbiter and Cool Ship are showing visual changes, sparking questions among guests. While Disney hasn't confirmed an update, Sam and Greg dive into the details and share their thoughts. Lilo & Stitch Breaks Records at the Box Office Disney's latest live-action film, Lilo & Stitch, shattered expectations over Memorial Day weekend. The film opened with $145.5 million domestic and $341.7 million worldwide. It's now one of the biggest Disney live-action debuts ever. Sam and Greg explore what this means for future remakes, especially after Snow White struggled to find its footing.

I will let you in on a little secret. Being one of the cool kids means knowing who God created you to be. 

Enjoy a SNEAK PEEK at not one, but TWO Booster Club exclusive series! First up, hold on tight for the inaugrual episode of SPEED DRAFTS! Then, join us in the COOL KIDS CRITERION CLUB CORNER for a discussion of Akira Kurosawa's High & Low. For more of these series, plus The Marathon and The Franchise mini-Super Drafts, visit www.patreon.com/screendrafts   

En esta episodio recibimos a Constellation Stage & Screen para hablarnos del show Polkadots! The Cool Kids Musical ó  Polkadots! El Musical Infantil. Katy Ramsey nos comparte más información sobre esta obra. Lily Polkadot, de 8 años, acaba de mudarse al pequeño pueblo de Rockaway, “Solo Cuadrados”. Como la primera Polkadot en una escuela exclusivamente Cuadrada, …

Ben Walsh from ZyloDent joins Russell and Clint to talk about the new all-in-one 3D printing hitting the market soon, the ZyloEdge.   Listen and find out if the ZyloEdge is the next piece of equipment for your office!

We have to break this AU up into a few different parts. As League's most dense Alternate Universe, there are so many characters and stories to explore here. We enjoyed season 1 and 2 and are looking forward to seeing where these characters end up! Oh wait, the other seasons are about other people? Okay well surely they won't forget about Lux and Jinx. Right? RIGHT?! ---------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Burning BrightArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

What is the name of Snoopy's sunglass-wearing alter ego? Play. Share. Listen with Co-Host of Fox & Friends First, Todd Piro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Between 1992 and 1994, Hollywood became obsessed with movies about kids playing sports, going on adventures, and just being generally cool. The boys put together a bracket of those movies. Enjoy!

Life is a game which no one makes it out alive. You can still win every single day.

This week Craig tries to define Alex's brand starting by reviewing the movie Nobody! Next week we're watching Analyze This!

Ben here, today Jacques tells Hesse and I about his ongoing medical issues and yes, it's extremely graphic. Then we write and send Jacques' resume to Woah Vicky, investigate Ramona Singer allegedly selling her twitter account to a Black Rock CEO, and end the episode by reading an article about how the Cool Kids are celebrating Trumps reelection. Get weekly bonus episodes here: Patreon.com/seekingderangements

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian discusses the big cultural flip the last decade, Joe Biden's legacy, the upcoming inauguration of Donald Trump, and the TikTok ban (and return). WATCH THIS EPISODE https://youtu.be/oTlYi-b5WB8?s... Follow Earnest ‘EJ' Christian on Social Media X: http://twitter.com/ejchristian... TIK TOKhttp://www.tiktok.com/@earnestchristian INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/earnest_c... FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/earnestchr... THREADShttps://www.threads.net/@earnest_christian Check out Earnest ‘EJ' Christian every Tuesday night LIVE at 8:30pm EST on the Huddle Up podcast during the football season. Rate and review the Earnestly Speaking Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Music performed by Gee Steelio Podcast Art by Lauren Christian

Melissa invites the always hilarious, Joe Gorga, back onto the show to talk about the parental dilemmas with Apple Pay, Joe's NSFW idea for his own cookie business, and who, out of the two of them, would make the better employee. Melissa and Joe also give us their take on the latest season of Traitors, the team they'd want to play for on the show, and why Joe would probably blow up his game on Day 1. This week's sponsors: Apartments.com – The Place to Find a Place: www.apartments.com Dime - High-End Skincare: www.DimeBeautyCo.com PlutoTV - Free Streaming TV: www.Pluto.TV Progressive - "Name-Your-Price" Tool: www.Progressive.com

In today's retrospective episode, Vic and Hame are rejoicing! The stigma that sober is boring has died off and been replaced with a more positive one. Sobriety is being seen as cool and is growing in popularity. The world is finally catching on!You can listen to the full episode here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Ea9k4u5bMx0hAuge3iJWL?si=0b3dde596b8a4df5Show NotesVic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.htmland please give a review at www.goodreads.comJOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward!https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups and loads more.@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy@cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotifyIf you are struggling with your relationship with alcohol please reach out to your local doctor, a therapist, AA Group or just chat to a close friend. Don't feel shame, just get the help you deserve. Contact us! If you have a topic you'd like us to cover then please email us -vicandhamish@soberawkward.comSign up to our 30 Day Sober Tour Guide at www.soberawkward.com#soberawkward #soberawkwardpodcast #drunkmummysobermummy #cuppa.community #sober #sobermom #sobermummy #sobriety #soberaf #sobermovement #sobercurious #alcoholfree #mummybloggers #writersofinsta #soberfamily #greyareadrinking #addiction #soberissexy #soberwomen #sobermomtribe #sobrietyrocks #soberlifestyle #alcoholfreelife #wedorecover #sobernation #mumblog #mentalhealth #motherhood #wineoclock #sobermums #selfcare #womeninrecovery #sobercommunity #soberdads #1000sundays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show Notes: In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steven Roby sits down with Noah Sierota, bassist and producer of the multi-platinum alt-pop trio Echosmith.   Celebrating ten years of music, Echosmith embarks on their Cool Kids Decades Tour and releases their latest project, Echosmith: The Live Album. Noah reflects on the band's evolution since their breakout hit "Cool Kids," sharing insights on creating music as a family and reconnecting with their indie roots.   The episode also spotlights the inspiration behind their updated version of "Cool Kids" and their latest single, "Jaded." Noah also offers a glimpse into the band's creative process and what fans can expect from their upcoming West Coast tour, including an intimate performance at San Francisco's Brick-and-Mortar Music Hall.  Please tune in for stories about the band's early days, their connection to San Francisco, and how they've kept their music honest and relatable across a decade. Guest Information: Noah SierotaBassist, producer, and songwriter for Echosmith.Website: www.echosmith.comTickets for the Brick-and-Mortar Music Hall show: brickandmortarmusic.com Essential Takeaways: 1.    Echosmith's creative journey celebrates authenticity, family dynamics, and evolving sounds. 2.   Their latest tour revisits the nostalgia of their iconic song "Cool Kids" while embracing their indie roots. 3.   Fans can connect to the band more deeply in intimate venues like San Francisco's Brick-and-Mortar Music Hall. Call-To-Action: Love what you hear? Make sure to subscribe to Backstage Bay Area for more conversations with artists shaping the music scene. Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@BackstagebayareaFollow us on Apple Podcasts: Songs & Stories Hashtags: #Echosmith #CoolKidsDecadesTour #BackstageBayArea #IndiePop #LiveMusic #SanFranciscoConcerts #MusicPodcast

Today on Calmversations we dive into the mind of amateur historian and anthropologist Rudyard Lynch, aka "@WhatIfAltHist" a preternaturally astute zoomer with a penchant for interesting, if sometimes spicy, takes.Find and follow the bro:https://www.youtube.com/@WhatifAltHisthttps://x.com/whatifalthist   Support this channel:  https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboycehttps://cash.app/$benjaminaboycehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/benjaminaboyce --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calmversations/support

Why would anyone defend a politician? The Trump Dance is the new cool. And how did Kamala blow $1.5 billion in 15 weeks?0:00 - Sacred Cows 3:28 - The Cool Kids 10:46 - Caliber 11:56 - Weather 12:18 - The Losers 14:13 - Phetasy News 16:13 - The Internet Is GloriousPlease subscribe to the More Bridget Phetasy YouTube channel where we'll be moving Walk-Ins Welcome - https://www.youtube.com/@morebridgetphetasy- Transform your fitness with science based training. Sign up for Caliber and get $100 off your first 3 months. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.phetasy.com/subscribe

Send us a textA new round of NPCs (also known as Minor Humans) go up against the Animorphs in Survivor: Dorks Vs. Cool Kids. Part 2 will be released tomorrow!!Will Captain Torelli finally catch those pesky Animorphs now that he has them trapped on the island? Will Cassie's mother Michelle leave her husband Walter for the Living Hive? Will Rachel's father Dan find love after Naomi on the island? Is Arbron a Challenge Beast? Can the Shack Lady from Megamorpha 1 survive through Tribal Council? And will the Living Hive be able to survive on the island if it is itself the size of an island?Support the showSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anidorks@anidorkspod on twitter! Send questions to anidorkspod@gmail.comHey! For real though: Leave us a 5 star review and we'll read it on the air! New episodes every Wednesday!!!

John Jughead Pierson make his return to the show to talk all about his new band Semi-Famous and what it was like turning a fictional band into a real one. Plus tons more!JUGHEADhttps://semi-famous.bandcamp.comhttps://www.jugheadsbasementpodcast.comhttps://www.instagram.com/jugheadsbasementhttps://www.instagram.com/semifamous27PCHInstagram - www.instagram.com/powerchordhourTwitter - www.twitter.com/powerchordhourFacebook - www.facebook.com/powerchordhourYoutube - www.youtube.com/channel/UC6jTfzjB3-mzmWM-51c8LggSpotify Episode Playlists - https://open.spotify.com/user/kzavhk5ghelpnthfby9o41gnr?si=4WvOdgAmSsKoswf_HTh_MgDonate to help show costs -https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pchanthonyhttps://cash.app/$anthmerchpowerchordhour@gmail.comCheck out the Power Chord Hour radio show every Friday night at 8 to 11 est/Tuesday Midnight to 3 est on 107.9 WRFA in Jamestown, NY. Stream the station online at wrfalp.com/streaming/ or listen on the WRFA app.Special Thanks to my buddy Jay Vics for the behind the scenes help on this episode!https://www.meettheexpertspodcast.comhttps://www.jvimobile.com

Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. On today's episode, Steve Riddle is watching “Cool Kids” by Echosmith from 2013. The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSCzDykng4g

G.I. Joe Chronicles - Outpost: Episode 11 Title: G.I. Joe A Real American Hero Marvel Comics - Issues: 20-23 (1983-1984) Fall-in Troops and Welcome to G.I.Joe Outpost. Join Jim the Joe Junkie and his rotating cast of co-hosts. Beginning in 1982 they will explore many aspects of the World(s) of G.I.Joe. They will Discuss the Toys, Comics, Cartoons and other Peripheral items from each year to current day.  Join Jim “the Joe Junkie” and Pat "DJ" Kristatos Sampson as they discuss Clutch's "Vacation", Snake-eyes and Scarlett's  "Romantic" night in a Castle, Duke and Roadblock Crashing, General Flaggs Funeral and Baroness's new Face. All of this and more from G.I.Joe Marvel Comics Issues 20-23. And they also discuss some G.I.Joe School Supplies, where you one of the Cool Kids that went to school with some G.I.Joe Supplies? Be sure to check out all the other Longbox Crusade shows at: www.LongboxCrusade.com Let us know what you think! Leave a comment by sending an email to: contact@longboxcrusade.com This podcast is a member of the LONGBOX CRUSADE NETWORK: LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/longboxcrusade Follow on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/LongboxCrusade Follow on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/longboxcrusade Like the FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/LongboxCrusade Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/4Lkhov Subscribe on Apple Podcasts at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-longboxcrusade/id1118783510?mt=2 or https://anchor.fm/s/e9b9020/podcast/rss Thank you for listening and we hope you have enjoyed this episode of G.I. Joe Chronicles: Outpost!

I'm Not Gon Hold You Mondays are BACK! and to kick it off Scott, Dante, Bang & Mikey recap the Bears comeback victory against the Titans in the local hour then Courtney joins as the gang recaps a big opening weekend in the NFL,  Scott rants on Kendrick Lamar being named the Super Bowl 59 halftime performer, then friend of the program & half of Hip Hop super group The Cool Kids, Chuck Inglish joins to talk about his Lions getting a big SNF win, in hour 3 new INGHY college football correspondent Kyron Samuels joins to recap week 2 & the gang preview tonight's Monday Night Football premiere of Jets/Niners. BUY YOUR #INGHY MERCHANDISE: https://www.bcnetshop.com/ VISIT: https://www.thebcnet.com/ SUBSCRIBE: https://www.patreon.com/BarbersChairNetwork  Follow the #INGHY crew on social media: https://twitter.com/BarbChairScott https://twitter.com/BarbersChairNet https://twitter.com/1800Callabro https://twitter.com/OctobersOwnTae https://twitter.com/jr_solito https://twitter.com/JrBang

Join Ed DeLauter @FF_Litigator and Jeremiah Retzlaff @coachretzlaff1 on Best Ball Night School as they host Gene @FantasyGenes and Ike @Just_Ike09 from Off The Line Fantasy Football for an in-depth discussion on slow draft strategies, player evaluations, and roster constructions. This comprehensive episode covers top players like Jalen Hurts, David Montgomery, A.J. Brown, Derek Carr, Rashid Shaheed, and Saquon Barkley. Learn about different exposure strategies, late-round picks, sleeper potential, and how to effectively manage your fantasy football drafts. Perfect for enthusiasts aiming to gain an edge this season with expert analysis and insights. 00:00 Welcome to Best Ball Night School 00:09 Introducing the Guests: Gene and Ike 01:19 Draft Strategy Discussion 02:01 Running Back Picks and Analysis 06:28 Quarterback and Roster Construction 08:46 Washington Commanders Offense Breakdown 12:34 Dolphins Backfield Insights 14:39 CeeDee Lamb Contract Concerns 17:24 Late Round Targets and Preseason Standouts 23:28 Draft Recap and Strategy 31:51 Bold Predictions for Next Season 37:06 Free Agency Frenzy: Dak Prescott and Derek Carr 37:25 Debating Chris Olave and the Saints' Offense 38:30 Deebo Samuel's Draft Position Dilemma 39:41 Strategizing Player Exposures: Quarterbacks 42:14 Running Back Exposures: Hits and Misses 45:19 Wide Receiver Exposures: Highs and Lows 47:32 Tight End Exposures: Late Round Gems 52:34 Final Grades and Reflections If you are new to Underdog, Sign up with code ALLGAS to claim your Special Pick + First Time Deposit offer up to $250 in bonus cash! For all of our written content, premium tools, and much more: Head over to DestinationDevy.com Follow @DestinationDevy on X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Underdog, your hosts Chris Horwedel and Matt Crone start the show by talking about the storm that's been hitting both of them hard over the last few days.  After that. they move on to discussing the beginning of the NFL preseason with their Eagles taking on the Ravens tonight and they finish up with a handful of Olympic sports, including breaking, basketball, and more.

Wednesday has a story about a spirit from the other side of planet with updates! Ashely's baby was born en caul and saw a creepy spirit. Icel's daughter has a very special birth story. Crystal sends in a few stories: one about her mother-in-law, maybe a UFO, and seeing pet after his passing.Please send us your own true paranormal experiences in either a voice memo or e-mail to funnyfeelingpod@gmail.com.When CBD isn't enough and traditional, THC is too much... enjoy the smooth buzz of Diet Smoke. Each gummy is infused with 10mg of delta-8 THC derived from American-grown hemp. Go to DietSmoke.com and use the promocode “FUNNYFEELING” for 20% off your order. Advertise on A Funny Feeling via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris thinks the next generation is too coddled to ever be funny. Jessie thinks Katherine Heigl got a bad rap. We've also got a new improv segment from the world podcasting that is guaranteed to make you subscribe to the Middle Children Patreon.

Chris thinks the next generation is too coddled to ever be funny. Jessie thinks Katherine Heigl got a bad rap. We've also got a new improv segment from the world podcasting that is guaranteed to make you subscribe to the Middle Children Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices