Podcasts about costumes

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In this edition of What That Trend Do? Jack and Miles discuss the Supreme Court's mail-in-ballot decision, Target's ill-conceived minstrel costume, MBS and Emmanuel Macron's proposed Dragon Ball Z focused theme park, and Darlene Graham shows off her total lack of skills or knowledge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Merci à Christophe Maratier de nous avoir ouvert les portes de son incroyable atelier !Créateur de costumes, d'accessoires et d'armes pour les plus grands films, Christophe a repris l'entreprise familiale et fournit aujourd'hui les productions les plus emblématiques du cinéma français et international. Les Visiteurs, Chien 51, Pirates des Caraïbes et bien d'autres…Il nous a ouvert les portes de sa véritable caverne d'Ali Baba et nous a raconté les anecdotes les plus folles de sa carrière.

This fractured fairy tale is more horrific than you thought.Join BP, Coop and Justin as we do a deep dive review of the 2025 Norwegian satirical, black comedy, body horror film 'The Ugly Stepsister' (Den Stygge Stesøsteren), written and directed by Emilie Blichfeldt, in her feature film directorial debut. An international production mostly in Norwegian, it is loosely based on the 19th century fairytale "Aschenputtel" by the Brothers Grimm, itself a retelling of the French fairy tale "Cinderella"; unlike most versions of the stories revolving around Cinderella, it focuses instead on one of her stepsisters who embarks on a grueling quest to capture the heart of a handsome prince. It stars Lea Myren, Thea Sofie Loch Næss, Ane Dahl Torp and Flo Fagerli. The film had its world premiere as the opening film of the Midnight section of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on 23 January. It was also screened at the Panorama section of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on 16 February. It was theatrically released in Norway on 7 March by Scanbox Entertainment, in Denmark on 28 May, and in Sweden on 13 June.It was nominated for the Best Makeup and Hairstyling Award at the 98th Academy Awards.The Ugly Stepsister is available to stream on Shudder.Follow the Complete Guide to Horror Movies podcast on our social channels below.↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop our Store!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tip us $5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00 The Ugly Stepsister: Welcome to the Nightmare01:35 First Impressions: A Surprisingly Brutal Cinderella Story05:25 Why European Horror Hits Differently06:45 Favourite Parts: Music, Alma & the Dreamlike Fairy Tale10:30 The Horrifying Beauty Procedures15:25 The Toe Scene: One of Horror's Most Brutal Moments17:45 Tapeworms, Gore & the Physical Effects20:10 The Prince, the Ball & the Cruelty of the Characters22:55 European Horror, Nudity & Why It Works25:40 The Ball Scene: Editing, Suspense & Elvara's Breakdown28:40 Costumes, Makeup & the Real Cinderella Transformation31:00 The Ballet Teacher, the Chocolate Scene & More Weirdness34:20 The Darkest Part of the Story: Abuse & Beauty Standards36:45 Least Favourite Parts: The Worms & Small Production Gripes38:00 Music Choices & Inconsistent Colour Grading40:00 Editing Problems & the Tapeworm Could Have Gone Further42:00 Should The Ugly Stepsister Be Remade?44:00 Ryan Murphy, The Substance & Hollywood's Adaptation Problem46:00 Could Looksmaxxing Become a Body-Horror Movie?48:00 Beauty Standards, Masculinity & the Modern Man49:15 Ratings: Is The Ugly Stepsister a Horror Masterpiece?50:50 Final Thoughts & Podcast Outro#theuglystepsister #bodyhorror #cinderella #familyguy #horror #movie #horrorfilm #splatter #deathscene #scarymovie #horrortok #completeguidetohorror #horrormovie #scary #creepy #graphic #deepdive #paranormal #shudder

Send us Fan MailStart the school year with a healthy, thriving youth ministry...let's work together to make it happen! Check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com for more info *** Costumes, candy, and a packed room of youth ministry students?  Why not?! In this episode, we're breaking down exactly how we run a super fun fall youth group event that students look forward to all year, while still keeping it appropriate, gospel-centered, and realistic for any church budget.  From food to youth group games, we've got you covered for your next student ministry event!FREE EVENT IDEAS: If you'd like a list of 20 fun, small group or Fall kick off ideas, email us at MinistryCoachPodcast@gmail.com and put "FALL EVENT IDEAS" in the subject or description and we will send over our list!If you want a fall festival, harvest festival, Halloween alternative or whatever you call it that builds community and points students to Jesus, this is your event blueprint. Subscribe for more youth ministry event planning ideas, share this with a youth pastor, and be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review!

Welcome to a special edition of Sew & So, brought to you by BERNINA — Made to Create. While attending BERNINA University in New Orleans, the Sew & So team had the privilege of sitting down with Carl Mack—artist, musician, storyteller, preservationist, and founder of the Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture. As Carl welcomed us into his world, every answer sparked another fascinating story about the history, artistry, music, and traditions that have shaped Mardi Gras for generations. From designing elaborate costumes to explaining the meaning behind Carnival customs, Carl's passion is contagious. More than a collector, he is a guardian of New Orleans culture, preserving not only spectacular costumes but the stories and people behind them. Join us for this special Sew & So takeover as Carl Mack takes us on a colorful journey through one of the world's most celebrated cultural traditions.   (2:04) Meet Carl Mack (2:50) How did the Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture come to be? (4:27) Carl takes us through the process of creating a Mardi Gras costume (7:23) What is the history of the Mardi Gras colors purple, green and gold? (8:42) Meet Alexis Romanoff and learn his influence on Mardi Gras (10:26) Learn of Carl's own special contribution to Mardi Gras (11:16) What's a Second Line parade? (15:38) How long does it take to create a Mardi Gras costume? (20:19) Carl provides definitions of common Mardi Gras terms. (26:46) What's the difference between Carnival and Mardi Gras? (30:47) What does Carl want visitors to his museum to know before they arrive…and take away when they leave? (32:41) Let's talk a walk through the museum with Carl as our guide! He gives us an upfront and personal tour of his amazing collection and the history behind the costumes. (37:35) Carl is the Captain of a Carnival Origination…the Krewe of Stars. Learn more about them… (41:47) What costumes does Carl have that belong to Mardi Gras stars and royalty? (44:17) What's a Medici Collar? (44:41) What about the Mardi Gras Indian costumes? (45:36) Let's sing along with Carl!!! (46:19) Learn a little New Orleans Rock and Roll and Jazz history. (47:52) Carl shares his own personal story of arriving and thriving in New Orleans. (49:45) How can you contact Carl? www.themardigrasmuseum.com and on Instagram (50:30) What question didn't we ask him? This is pretty special! Key Takeaways The fascinating history behind Mardi Gras and the broader Carnival season.  How elaborate Mardi Gras costumes are designed and handcrafted.  The symbolism of Mardi Gras colors: purple, green, and gold.  The difference between Carnival and Mardi Gras.  The traditions of Second Line parades and Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs.  The artistry and cultural significance of Mardi Gras Indian suits.  Carl Mack's personal journey from musician to museum founder.  Why preserving stories is just as important as preserving costumes.  The role of Carnival Krewes and Mardi Gras royalty in New Orleans culture.  How the Mardi Gras Museum brings New Orleans history to life through interactive exhibits and storytelling.  Additional Background The Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture, founded by Carl Mack, is located in New Orleans' historic French Quarter. The museum features one of the city's largest private collections of Mardi Gras costumes, including royal regalia, Mardi Gras Indian suits, Social Aid & Pleasure Club attire, Cajun Mardi Gras costumes, and interactive exhibits that allow visitors to experience Carnival traditions firsthand. Carl, originally a percussionist and street performer known as "The Xylophone Man," has spent more than four decades immersed in New Orleans culture and is also co-captain of the Krewe of Stars Carnival organization. His mission is to preserve not only the spectacular costumes but also the stories, traditions, and communities that make Mardi Gras unique.  Be sure to subscribe to, review and rate this podcast on your favorite platform…and visit our website sewandsopodcast.com for more information about today's and all of our Guests.

Comment costumer les road movies ? Qu'est-ce que les personnages qui prennent la route, pour fuir ou se redécouvrir emportent dans leur valise ? C'est à ces questions et bien d'autres qu'a répondu Héloïse Van Appelghem, docteure en étude cinématographique qui a signé une thèse sur les road movies au féminin.Dans cet échange, nous parlons notamment de Thelma et Louise de Ridley Scott, du Magicien d'Oz de Victor Flemming, Sans Toit Ni Loi d'Agnès Varda, Folles de Joie de Paolo Virzi, Jolene de Dan Ireland, American Honey d'Andrea Arnold, Wild de Jean-Marc Vallée et de Queen & Slim de Melina Matouskas.Héloïse commente leur vestiaire et analyse ce qu'il dit de leurs personnages et de leurs trajectoires.Bon voyage cinématographique

What if the very thing you're trying to avoid—making a mistake—was actually the signal that it was finally time to rest?   In this week's conversation, I'm talking with artist Jackie Haynes. We talk about why the rigid discipline of adulthood often makes us fear the very "rinsing" of our skills that leads to new growth. From her more than seventeen years building an indestructible costume business in Manchester to her "handbrake turn" into a PhD in experimental art, Jackie shares why making mistakes is a fundamental part of the creative medicine we all need.   It's an invitation to stop overthinking your way to a creative solution and start finding the creative oxygen that lets you breathe again.   I'm Nancy Norbeck, and I'm your Messy Muse Mentor. I help people feel alive again through curiosity and play.   In this episode, we discuss: The Mistake Rule: Why Jackie only allowed herself to stop working once she messed up—and how it saved her from burnout. The Handbrake Turn: Why closing a successful business to pursue art was an act of self-trust, not failure. Merz Pies: How Jackie uses local landscapes and found objects to tell stories through experimental art. The Power of Play: Why Jackie's 800-costume inventory is now a hands-on archive for community research and curiosity. Ready to send your inner critic to summer camp for an hour? We get together once a month for a relaxed, co-working-style session where you can work on whatever you want—without any pressure to do it "right." We send the shoulds and inner critics off to summer camp where they're kept busy rather than getting in our way. Join the Creativity Circle.    Episode breakdown:   0:00 Introduction 1:33 A Creative Kid & The Orange Elephants 4:11 The "Mistake Rule": Working until it breaks 6:40 Starting the Costume Business in Pre-Digital Manchester 11:31 The Yellow Pages Advantage 15:24 Building an Indestructible Inventory 25:54 Digital Revolution vs. Accidental Discovery 33:38 The Handbrake Turn: Closing the Shop for an MA 38:54 What is an Art Practice-Based PhD? 45:41 Merz Pies and the Spirit of Kurt Schwitters 55:09 Making the Examiners Work for It (The Humor Section) 1:03:57 The Costumes as a Community Resource   Want more? Here are handy playlists with all my previous interviews with guests in visual arts. Check out the full show notes at fycuriosity.com, and join us for the Follow Your Curiosity Creativity Circle. Please leave a review for this episode—it's really easy and will only take a minute, and it really helps me reach new listeners. Thanks! If you enjoyed our conversation, I hope you'll share it with a friend.

A new ruling is the latest setback for Meta, which is facing a slew of lawsuits from thousands of families. The CDC and FDA face mounting questions as foodborne illnesses are now impacting more people in nearly every state. Amanda Knox is still making headlines as she turns to comedy to tell the story of how she was wrongly vilified. And, NBC's Jesse Kirsch shares more on stores that are already pushing Halloween decorations, costumes and candy.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailA packed movie theater can tell you more about culture than a hundred hot takes. We went out with our kids and their friends to see Spider-Man: Brand New Day at Silverbird Cinemas in Jabi Lake Mall, Abuja, and walked straight into a sold-out crowd that felt like a carnival. Costumes, big reactions, constant side commentary, and that electric group energy made one thing obvious: youth culture is not “coming someday” it's happening right now, in public, and it spreads through shared stories people can't stop talking about afterward.We reflect on why Spider-Man stays so sticky across generations, from comic book memories to the modern Marvel Universe's worldbuilding and plot craft. We also pay attention to the small signals that shape conversations later, like what people wear, how they act in groups, and even the tech details fans notice and debate. Watching the room react scene by scene becomes its own kind of lesson in storytelling, identity, and belonging.The biggest takeaway lands on parenting and guardianship. Being protective matters, but showing up matters too. We talk about going with your kids to their events, knowing their friends, staying close enough to guide, and stepping back enough to let them breathe. If you want better talks, safer outings, and a stronger family bond during summer break, start by sharing real spaces and real time. Subscribe, share this with a parent or guardian, and leave a review so more families can find the conversation.Support the showYou can support this show via the link below;https://www.buzzsprout.com/1718587/supporters/new

Lucienne, dite Lulu, est une ouvrière des années 30 travaillant à la Tuilerie de Chagny. Née en 1890, fille de fermier, elle connaît Chagny comme sa poche et vous raconte l'histoire du village au XXe siècle.Les métiers oubliés, l'histoire du patrimoine et des anecdotes savoureuses à chaque coin de rue : redécouvrez la commune bourguignonne lors d'une balade contée.Marie-Laure Ferrier, dite Lulu, a suivi une formation avec Thomas Volatier (comédien, forain, saltimbanque) pour apprendre à incarner son personnage. Costumes, textes, intonation… tout est pensé pour vous plonger au XXe siècle, en plein cœur du village de Chagny.Pour réserver votre visite, rendez-vous sur le site internet de l'Office de tourisme Beaune en Bourgogne.

Hoje o Podcast Nordestino recebe o mestre em Cultura popular Adiel Luna , Poeta , Repentista , Coquista , Mestre de Mamulengo , especialista em tradições e culturas nordestinas , Adiel vem nos trazer além de sua história de vida e de trabalho muitas aulas de Nordeste , de Cultura , de Costumes e Tradições.Inscreva-se no nosso Canal , deixe um Like é importante seu apoio para que o Youtube entenda que nosso conteúdo é legal.INSTAGRAM: https://encurta.ae/vPQJQTIK TOK: https://encurta.ae/r5py5KWAI: https://encurta.ae/Le3grFACEBOOK: https://encurta.ae/AR3LTSPOTIFY: https://encurta.ae/Yie2vCONTATO: https://encurta.ae/buDV7#podcast #nordeste #cultural

“...alguns fariseus e mestres da Lei, vindos de Jerusalém, aproximaram-se de Jesus, e perguntaram: "Por que os teus discípulos não observam a tradição dos antigos?”

Originaire du Congo-Brazzaville, la Sape est un marqueur identitaire puissant pour les Congolais de la diaspora. Plus qu'une passion pour une forme d'élégance, c'est aussi un trait d'union entre les continents. Costumes trois pièces, pantalon zébré et démarche millimétrée, les sapeurs de la diaspora font aussi de ce mouvement un divertissement atypique. Un reportage haut en couleurs signé Tom Schneider.  Au milieu des bars d'immeubles, sur un parking des Mureaux en banlieue parisienne, Maman Clarisse fête son anniversaire. Pour l'occasion, ce groupe d'amis originaire du Congo-Brazzaville fait griller quelques brochettes. Ils ont en commun le plaisir de s'habiller, ce sont des sapeurs qui, eux seuls, ont le secret pour accorder couleurs, coupes et motifs parfois extravagants. Jean-Marie a opté aujourd'hui pour un look monochrome. « Je suis habillé tout en écologie, tout en vert. »  Mais s'habiller avec des habits de marque coûte très cher. Jean-Marie, cariste de profession, en fait pourtant une priorité. « Oui, ça coûte cher, c'est une fortune. Et si tu gagnes 1 200 €, tu feras comment ? Donc, j'ai dit : "Écoute, je fais le sacrifice parce que je veux une paire de chaussures qui coûte 300 €." J'ai dit : "Écoute, je ne mange pas pour acheter le vêtement." » À lire aussiCongo-Brazzaville: à la rencontre de passionnés, durant la 7e édition du Festival de la Sape Dans la sape, chacun a son sobriquet pour affirmer son style Le groupe de sapeurs a recours à des moyens informels de financement, comme la tontine. C'est un système très répandu en Afrique dans lequel des particuliers versent de l'argent dans une caisse commune. Les bénéficiaires en profitent ensuite de manière cyclique. Freddy Nkouka est l'une des grosses têtes du groupe. « C'est compliqué parce qu'il y en a d'autres qui font des tontines. Ils cotisent : le mois là, il peut toucher par exemple 5 000 € ou 10 000 € ; le mois prochain, ça sera toi. Moi, c'est comme ça. » Dans la Sape, acronyme pour Société des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Élégantes, chacun a son sobriquet, c'est-à-dire son surnom. Une manière de se distinguer et d'affirmer son style. « Moi, Freddy Nkouka, le roi des Croco, je suis le premier sapeur congolais qui a commencé à porter du croco. C'est moi qui commande tous les animaux de la forêt. Freddy, le roi des crocos. » C'est que la sape et l'humilité ne sont pas vraiment synonymes. Les sapeurs parlent souvent d'eux à la troisième personne. Ce n'est aussi pas qu'une affaire d'hommes. Les femmes vantent fièrement leur sobriquet, comme Prisca. « La fille qui dérange. J'aime être sexy. Moi, je m'habille comme des Beyoncé, Rihanna. J'aime les habits, donc même si je mets un sac à patates, ça me va. »  Sur les réseaux sociaux, Freddy le roi des crocos et son ami Jerome Loufoua font de courtes vidéos du style de leurs amis. Des vidéos qui atteignent parfois plusieurs centaines de milliers de vues. Ils espèrent ainsi que la Sape soit enfin reconnue comme patrimoine immatériel de l'humanité à l'Unesco. À lire aussiAprès la rumba congolaise, la Sape veut être inscrite au patrimoine de l'humanité

Cette semaine, on ne grandit pas, on pousse un peu, tout juste le temps d'un rêve, d'un snatch game. La gagnante de la saison 3 de Canada's Drag Race Gisèle Lullaby et l'humoriste Charlie Morin jugent l'épreuve la plus difficile de la franchise en petites filles ingrates et solitaires de leur côté de l'atlantique alors que le Québec est à l'honneur dans le meilleur snatch game de Drag Race France!

In this episode of Venice Talks, Monica speaks with Sara Cattani, co-founder of Staging Alive, a new Venetian project created to bring fresh, joyful and high-quality live entertainment formats to the city.From musical theatre to live performance, from historical costumes to private productions, Sara's work asks an important question: can Venice still be a place that creates culture, rather than only a place where culture is consumed?Together, we talk about the need for more accessible, inclusive and entertaining cultural experiences in Venice — shows that can speak to residents, visitors and new audiences without losing quality or identity.The conversation also takes us inside Atelier Le Boudoir, the new spin-off connected to the historic costumes of Atelier Pietro Longhi: not a large costume warehouse, but a hidden dressing room near Campo della Bragora, surrounded by artisans and Venetian life.A conversation about theatre, costumes, creativity, courage, and the dream of seeing Venice once again as a port of departure for new ideas.In this episode:How Staging Alive was born and what Sara felt was missing in VeniceWhy musical theatre and joyful entertainment deserve more space in the cityThe divide between “tourist product” and “local product”How to create cultural experiences that can speak to different audiencesThe role of fun, beauty and lightness in contemporary cultureThe story behind Atelier Le BoudoirThe legacy of the historical costumes from Atelier Pietro LonghiWhat it means to build a creative company in Venice todayWhy Venice should not only be a destination, but a place that produces ideasThe dream of bringing Venetian creativity beyond the lagoonFollow Sara and her projects:Staging AliveAtelier Le Boudoir

O hábito de “ir à praia” começou por ser uma proposta para a sanidade do físico e do espírito. Ao longo dos séculos, o ritual foi mudando e refletindo a moral, os costumes e a relação com o corpo. Viagem com a jornalista Ana Soromenho.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Step inside the world of Bridgerton with costume designer John Glaser as he reveals how period fashion, historical research, and creative collaboration shaped the series' unforgettable visual style.In this Filmmaker Mixer episode, filmmakers and students will learn how costume design supports character development, world-building, and storytelling on a major production. From concept to final screen image, discover the craft behind creating costumes that audiences remember.

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a bachelor party at Walt Disney World turns into a decade-long Disney tradition?This week on The Mickeyphile Podcast, Scott and Karen welcome friend of the show Jared Hale, one of the founders of The MousePack—the group that's become known for their unforgettable themed Disney vacations, coordinated costumes, and larger-than-life Disney adventures.Jared shares how a simple trip with friends evolved into an annual tradition that now draws attention from guests, Cast Members, and even Disney fan websites. From American Icons to classic movie comedies, hear how the group develops each year's theme months in advance, what goes into creating the costumes, and how the MousePack has grown over the years.Along the way, you'll hear stories about:How the MousePack began as a bachelor tripPlanning elaborate Disney costume themes months in advanceFavorite themes from past years, including American Icons, country music stars, and movie comediesThe hilarious story behind Jared's "Fake Matt Damon" moment that became an internet articleMemorable interactions with guests and Cast MembersTips for coordinating a large Disney group vacationBrainstorming ideas for future MousePack themesWhy Disney trips are really about the friendships and memories you create togetherWhether you've spotted the MousePack in the parks or you're just looking for inspiration for your next Disney vacation, this conversation is packed with laughs, behind-the-scenes stories, and a reminder that some of the best Disney traditions are the ones you create yourself.As always, thanks for listening, and if you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it really helps other Disney fans discover The Mickeyphile Podcast!

"Ce que je trouve intéressant dans ce métier de costumière c'est que c'est avant tout un métier qui s'intéresse à la sociologie. C'est de la sociologie."Chloé De Nombel a créé les costumes des films d'Ollie, L'Épreuve du feu et De la Comédie-Française après s'être formée auprès de Mia Hansen-Løve et avec des formats courts pour Canal +Pourtant, rien ne la pré-destinait aux costumes, Chloé a fait des études de montage et commencé sa carrière comme monteuse avant de bifurquer grâce à une jolie coïncidence.Chloé raconte au micro de Céleste Touboul Durante ses débuts en tant que stagiaire sur Eden, son travail sur les formats courts pour Studio Bagel et Golden Moustache, et sa réflexion sur les codes vestimentaires et la lutte des classes dans L'Épreuve du feu, incarnée notamment par la robe verte fluo de Queen, désormais conservée dans les collections de la Cinémathèque Française.Elle évoque aussi son immersion fascinante dans les réserves de la Comédie-Française pour habiller les comédiens de Macbeth entre pourpoints Renaissance et joggings Adidas, et confie sa passion inconditionnelle pour les fraises, cet accessoire Renaissance qu'elle rêve de remettre au goût du jour.Retrouvez Profession : costumière sur Instagram  Un podcast signé Céleste Touboul Durante Logo : agence SilenzioHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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Patrick and Mark cross the finish line on their definitive ranking of every Mario Kart World alternate racer costume, zippering last week's tier decisions together into one giant 103-costume ranking.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

New Orleans has long been a city where imagination comes to life. From the vibrant colors of the French Quarter and the rhythms of live jazz to the artistry behind Mardi Gras costumes, historic architecture, and unforgettable cuisine, creativity is woven into every corner of the city. It's the perfect backdrop for BERNINA University 2026, where this year's theme, "Imagine More," challenged dealers, educators, and makers from across North America to dream bigger, learn more, and inspire one another. In this special edition of Sew & So, we're taking you inside BU 2026 for exclusive conversations with BERNINA leadership, the Ueltschi family, vendors, dealers, educators, and special guests. You'll hear about exciting new products, innovative partnerships, inspiring stories, and even venture beyond the convention center to discover some of New Orleans' unique sewing destinations. Whether you attended BU or are experiencing it for the first time, this episode brings you front and center for one unforgettable week of creativity and community. Laissez les bons temps rouler! (2:18)Ryan O'Hare director or rooms at the Hyatt New Orleans welcomed the crowed and presented the city's BERNINA Day Proclamation. (4:14) Paul Ashworth – BERNINA Of American CEO & President welcomes a very special family to the opening ceremony stage. (4:36) Let's meet HP Ueltschi, Philipe Ueltschi and Felix Ueltschi – the family's 4th, 5th and 6th generations! Hear why New Orleans is a special city for Mr. HP Ultchie. (5:45) And here's Christy Berchem VP of Training and Education at BERNINA of America. (6:48) Meet Shelancia Danial  of The Creativity Shell (9:26) Meet dealers Cindy, Deniese, Jenny, Colleen and Rachael who tell us what they're looking forward to at BU. (11:10) Meet a few of the vendors too! (11:58) Walk with us through the Merchant Mall. (12:09) Joe Vechiarelli from Dancing with the Stars and Project Runway visits with us. (15:24) Meet Michael from The Goat Notions Company  (16:15) Melanie from Brewer and David from Benartex talk about the fabrics they are offering at BU this year. (19:22)there is a new partnership between BERNINA and Liberty Fabric. We talk to Odette and Maithe from Liberty who tell us about this wonderful new collaboration. (22:35)Martha Porter has been creating with Liberty Fabrics for years. She explains how she uses the fabric and provides a few tips as well. (25:31)Carrie, Jordan and Ashley from OESD share their exciting new offerings (27:17) Here's Amanda Murphy to tell us what's new with her (28:55)Travel with us now to the outskirts of the French Quarter to visit three special places focused on sewing. Each of these conversations will be featured in full in upcoming Sew & So episodes. Here's Brett from Dressed New Orleans and Allison from RicRack New Orleans. (32:19) Meet Carl Mack and as we visit his Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture. (35:34) Back at BU we got to visit with the Ultchie family – especially 3-year-old Felix. First…HP Ueltschi. (37:36) Now 5th generation Philip Ueltschi (38:46)Finally, 6th generation – 3-year-old Felix! (39:02) Carolyn and Fabian from BERNINA International walk us through the new offerings from the serger/overlocker line. (42:30) Danielle VP of Marketing for BERNINA International visits with us in her third BU. (44:53)Hey Christy Burcham, what's new in Training and Education at BERNINA of North America? (46:57)Let's check in with previous Sew & So Guests Pam Mahshie, Sarah Caldwell and Tania Norris (52:10) Kai Hildebrand – CEO of BERNINA International…how was BU?! (52:48) Michaelynn Rose – VP of Marketing for BERNINA of North America – shares her thoughts of BU 2026  (53.33)Meet Amera from Going Batty Reno, NV– the winner of this year's BU Fashion show! (54:34) Jeanne Delpit – 30-year BERNINA veteran and Manager of National Events shares her big news! Then share in the heartfelt sendoff from Mr. Ueltschi at the closing banquet (1:00:00)Introducing the new Manager of National Events for BERNINA…Candy Pennacchi (1:02:35) Christy Burcham sums up the whole event experience So another BERNINA University is in the books. Our thanks to everyone who gave us their time, shared their stories, and helped us bring a piece of BU 2026 to you. And to all of you Sew & So'ers listening there is so much to look forward to from BERNINA and from this remarkable community of sewists, quilters, makers, and dreamers. Until next time — keep imagining more. Be sure to subscribe to, review and rate this podcast on your favorite platform…and visit our website sewandsopodcast.com for more information about today's and all of our Guests.

Jean Louis a créé 3 costumes cultes : la robe fourreau de Gilda, le costume de scène de Marlène Dietrich et la robe de Marilyn Monroe pour l'anniversaire de Kennedy.Dans cet épisode, vous allez découvrir la collaboration entre Marilyn Monroe et son dernier costumier, les secrets de la robe de Happy Birthday Mr President et des costumes des Désaxés et Something's Got To Give, le dernier film, inachevé, de Monroe.Bon voyage, entre sequins, jeans et fourrure !Sources :

Start your engines! Patrick and Mark embark on a journey to definitively rank all of the Mario Kart World alternate racer costumes. The first step? Sorting them into tiers. Can the likes of Wampire Waluigi and Aristocrat King Boo withstand the test of sartorial scrutiny?SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

In this episode, our good friend Bree Myers of Allegedly Records chats with us about the hardcore scene vs the punk scene, Ska being a vibe, choosing bands for the label, and the fallout of Camp Punksylvania. Plus, cancer recovery, and having your husband do the social media stuff.You can check out and contact Bree here:⁠https://www.allegedlyrecords.net⁠https://linktr.ee/allegedlyrecords⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/allegedlyrecords⁠Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via ⁠Katzulhu Productions⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/katzulhu⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Dont-Quit-Your-Day-Job-podcast-107924851339602

"C'est intéressant de voir comment la légitimité artistique de Marilyn Monroe en tant qu'actrice a pu passer aussi par des choix de costumes qui étaient moins glamour et moins prestigieux.Le sérieux, en quelque sorte, peut s'atteindre aussi à travers des personnages et des costumes qui sont moins exubérants et qui permettrait à une actrice d'être perçue plutôt comme une comédienne qui apporte de l'authenticité à ses personnages, ou une profondeur à ses personnages, plutôt que d'être perçue comme un spectacle en soi."Florence Tissot est commissaire de l'exposition Marilyn Monroe présentée actuellement à la Cinémathèque française.Elle a choisi un angle inédit pour raconter l'actrice : la regarder enfin comme une comédienne, et interroger les fantasmes autour du mythe Monroe.Au micro de Céleste Touboul Durante, Florence revient sur la genèse de l'exposition et le choix de déconstruire les clichés qui entourent Marilyn Monroe, sur son travail avec des collectionneurs privés californiens ainsi que sur les créateurs de costumes qui ont façonné son image : Dorothy Jenkins sur Niagara et Le Milliardaire, Travilla et la robe des Hommes préfèrent les blondes, ou encore Jean-Louis et la mythique robe portée pour l'anniversaire de Kennedy.Elles évoquent aussi la frontière floue entre costumes de cinéma et garde-robe personnelle, les mystères de couleur autour de la robe de Niagara (rose ou rouge ?), et la manière dont Marilyn Monroe a parfois repris la main sur son image, jusqu'à abîmer elle-même ses collants pour plus de crédibilité dans Bus Stop.Retrouvez Profession : costumière sur Instagram  Un podcast signé Céleste Touboul Durante Logo : agence SilenzioHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Elaborate theatrical performances in Shakespeare's lifetime presented before the reigning monarch were known as court masques.  These intricate and complex stories were presented in grand fashion, sparing no expense on costumes, props, and special effects. The most famous masque has to be that of Robert Dudley who hired actual performers from the Comedia del Arte in Italy to perform amazing feats of light, sound, and performance in an effort to propose marriage to the Queen of England.  While it makes sense that Dudley would go out of his way to be over the top in his endeavors, the other masques taking place in Shakespeare's lifetime were no less sensational.  From Ben Jonson to Inigo Jones and the decorated halls of Whitehall Palace, masques of any stripe were the creme del creme of performances. For this reason, their costumes were not only breathlessly expensive, but they often pushed the boundaries of what was acceptable to wear in public, and included fabric, accessories, design, and presentation that showcased art and story as primary. In many ways, court masque costume and clothing were the high fashion world of Shakespeare's England.  This week, our guest, Sarah Jane Downing, fashion historian and author of Fashion in Shakespeare's England, takes us back to the 16-17th century court masques under Elizabeth I and James I to take an up close look at the outfits, the scandals, and the expensive price tag that went along with costuming the most opulent nights of entertainment in all of early modern England. 

durée : 00:03:47 - Le 13/14 - À Saint-Paul-du-Bois, un village de 600 habitants dans le Maine-et-Loire, se cache l'une des plus grandes collections de costumes de France. Des milliers de pièces, de l'Antiquité à nos jours, soigneusement conservées et prêtées aux troupes de théâtre amateur. Un véritable trésor. - équipe : Cecilia Arbona Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:04:03 - Le 13/14 - À Saint-Paul-du-Bois, un village de 600 habitants dans le Maine-et-Loire, se cache l'une des plus grandes collections de costumes de France. Des milliers de pièces, de l'Antiquité à nos jours, soigneusement conservées et prêtées aux troupes de théâtre amateur. Un véritable trésor. - équipe : Cecilia Arbona Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:04:04 - Le 13/14 - À Saint-Paul-du-Bois, un village de 600 habitants dans le Maine-et-Loire, se cache l'une des plus grandes collections de costumes de France. Des milliers de pièces, de l'Antiquité à nos jours, soigneusement conservées et prêtées aux troupes de théâtre amateur. Un véritable trésor. - équipe : Cecilia Arbona Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Host Dr Pasquale Iannone is joined by author Caroline Young to discuss her new book Fashioning Hitchcock (Bloomsbury, 2026).Caroline is a prolific author and critic based in Edinburgh. Specialising in fashion, pop culture and classic cinema, her previous books include The It Girls: Glamor, Celebrity and Scandal (2025), Single & Psycho: How Pop Culture Shaped the Unhinged Woman (2025), Crazy Old Ladies: The Story of Hag Horror (2022) and Hitchcock's Heroines (2018).Spanning more than fifty years of film history, Caroline's new book provides fascinating insight into the use of costume in films by the legendary Master of Suspense. Caroline tells Pasquale about the beginnings of the book and the reasoning behind its structure. They discuss the way Alfred Hitchcock used costume in his silent and early sound films before turning to his years in Hollywood with classics such as Rebecca (1940), Notorious (1946), Rear Window (1954), Vertigo (1958), Psycho (1960) and many more. Caroline tells Pasquale about the crucial role of acclaimed costume designer Edith Head in crafting unforgettable pieces for actors such as Ingrid Bergman, Grace Kelly, Cary Grant, Kim Novak and Tippi Hedren.Edinburgh Film Podcast was nominated and Highly Commended in the Arts and Culture category at the inaugural Scottish Podcast Awards, which took place in Glasgow in June 2026. EFP was presented with a certificate 'in formal recognition of exceptional merit and distinction, placing this production among the highest tier of its category.'

Os ultra-tradicionalistas católicos da Fraternidade Sacerdotal de São Pio X vão ordenar hoje quatro bispos contra a vontade do Papa, que tentou até à última pedir que reconsiderassem. A decisão vai abrir cisma na Igreja Católica. Neste episódio, conversamos com o especialista em questões religiosas Filipe D’Avillez, colaborador do Expresso e comentador da SIC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

durée : 00:04:00 - Le 13/14 - À Saint-Paul-du-Bois, un village de 600 habitants dans le Maine-et-Loire, se cache l'une des plus grandes collections de costumes de France. Des milliers de pièces, de l'Antiquité à nos jours, soigneusement conservées et prêtées aux troupes de théâtre amateur. Un véritable trésor. - équipe : Cecilia Arbona Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:04:21 - Le 13/14 - À Saint-Paul-du-Bois, un village de 600 habitants dans le Maine-et-Loire, se cache l'une des plus grandes collections de costumes de France. Des milliers de pièces, de l'Antiquité à nos jours, soigneusement conservées et prêtées aux troupes de théâtre amateur. Un véritable trésor. - équipe : Cecilia Arbona Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

The dead are rising... and you're invited!Join Nasty Neal, Terrible Troy, Tara Hutchison, Victoria Paege and Justin B. Heading for Zombie Night, a live celebration of everything undead! Whether you're a lifelong Romero fan or just love a good zombie apocalypse, this is the place to be.We'll be talking:

Neither of us is actually in Old Town today — but as Brady put it, we're there in spirit. On this Friends of Old Town edition of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael catches up with Brady Cloven (Executive Director, Friends of Old Town Winchester) via Zoom while he's at a tourism conference in Pennsylvania, pitching bus tours on coming to Winchester. The conversation is released just minutes before Brady cuts the ribbon on the South End Literacy Mural at the splash pad — the year-long project with United Way, the John and Janice Wyatt Foundation, and the Winchester Campaign for Grade-Level Reading that's already doing what it was designed to do (drawing kids and parents to a previously quiet end of the walking mall). Brady walks through Friends of Old Town's recent three-award sweep from Virginia Main Street — including milestone recognition for crossing 40,000 volunteer hours (about $1 million in volunteered time) and 10,000+ building projects across 40 years — plus the upcoming Friends of Old Town public art initiative at Taylor Pavilion (37 artist applications, narrowed to a top six). Then it's a full preview of the July 4th VA250 Downtown Jubilee — 12-to-10 PM with Made in Virginia vendors, two live music acts at Taylor Pavilion, the reading of the Declaration of Independence, a Cheerwine relay chug, a Snow White slider eating contest, and a laser-light show to close out the night. Plus details on the August 22 Dog Days of Summer Hot Dog Crawl, a teaser for the Monty Python pub crawl on July 17, and a friendly reminder that the parrot in the mural is wearing a pirate hat for a reason — though Janet is more than willing to take credit on Brady's behalf. EVENT LINEUP — JULY-AUGUST IN OLD TOWN WINCHESTER FIRST FRIDAY — Friday, July 3 • All That of Winchester at Taylor Pavilion (6:30–8:30 PM, with a break) • Artist Alley on Boscawen — curated by Tin Top in June; new partner each month • Sip and Stroll active throughout • Then head to Jim Barnett Park for Red, White & Boom fireworks VA250 DOWNTOWN JUBILEE — Saturday, July 4 • 12 PM–10 PM • Made in Virginia vendor fair (10–15 vendors throughout the mall) • Rebecca Porter (Americana/country) — Taylor Pavilion, 12–3 PM • Reading of the Declaration of Independence + presentation of colors (Sons & Daughters of the American Revolution) • Melissa and the Mothmen (honky-tonk) — Taylor Pavilion, 5–8 PM • Cheerwine relay chug race • Snow White slider eating contest • Laser-light show at dusk (between 9:00 and 9:30 PM) • Sip and Stroll active throughout MONTY PYTHON PUB CRAWL — Thursday, July 17 • Joint fundraiser with Friends of Old Town, United Way, Blue Ridge Cares, Winchester CCAP, and ARE. Costumes encouraged. Details via partner organizations. DOG DAYS OF SUMMER HOT DOG CRAWL — Friday, August 22 • 12:00–6:00 PM $30 ticket gets unlimited hot dogs at 8 participating Old Town businesses (plus a surprise import). Score the dogs, crown a champion, music at Taylor Pavilion. Best Dressed Hot Dog competition for costumed attendees. Limited tickets — buy early via the event page on Facebook (Eventbrite link). TAYLOR PAVILION MURAL — coming September 2026 • The next Friends of Old Town mural, going on the Mountain Trails building and the stucco above the wine room patio. Selected from 37 artist submissions. LINKS & RESOURCES • Friends of Old Town: friendsofoldtown.org (community calendar — events from across Old Town) • Friends of Old Town on Facebook (event pages for every gathering) • Friends of Old Town on Instagram: @friendsofoldtownwinc • Mural partners: United Way of the Northern Shenandoah Valley, John and Janice Wyatt Foundation, Winchester Campaign for Grade-Level Reading THE VALLEY TODAY with Janet Michael — A decade of conversations. New podcast episodes drop weekdays at 11 AM. Catch the show on The River 95.3 and Fox Sports 1450 AM weekdays just after noon. Subscribe and listen at thevalleytodaypodcast.com — available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to leave a rating or review — it helps more listeners find us. Connect with us: Facebook — facebook.com/ValleyTodayFanPage Instagram — instagram.com/thevalleytoday

This week we cover our penultimate episode of Paul Thomas Anderseason with "Phantom Thread." We discuss the development of this project and its production. We then dive into the film itself and describe everything we love about this film. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills.Thank you so much for listening!Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChillCreated by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGoughFollow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChillLetterboxd: FartsDomino44

Everyone collects weak signals now. Most of what they collect predicts nothing. A weak signal isn't a thing you spot, it's a prediction you make, and the edge goes to whoever bets on it while being wrong is still cheap. So how do you become the one placing the bet, not the one still collecting reports? Let's get into it. What a Weak Signal Actually Is A weak signal is a faint piece of evidence that points to something a customer will want before they can name it, and before the market has priced it in. Faint, because if it were loud, everyone would already be acting on it. Deniable, because you can always explain it away as noise, and most people do. That deniability is the whole point. The moment it becomes undeniable, the advantage is gone and the price has moved. Why Noticing Stopped Being the Edge Ten years ago, noticing was hard. You needed sources, a network, time to read widely, a feel for the edges of your industry. That was the moat. It isn't anymore. Every team has a trend report and three newsletters and an AI tool surfacing emerging behaviors on a schedule. The noticing got automated. What didn't get automated is the judgment about which signal predicts a structural change and which points to nothing real, and the nerve to act early. Inside Roche's Innovation Board I sat on Roche's diagnostics innovation board, the only outsider in the room, helping decide which ideas got funded. At one point we took on diabetes care. I am not diabetic. So I had Roche ship me every meter and test strip they made, and I pricked my finger up to a dozen times a day to feel what their customers felt. You cannot innovate for a customer whose day you have never lived. Skip that, and everything after is a guess. Roche was a leader in blood glucose testing with its Accu-Chek meters, and the math looked obvious. Someone with type 1 diabetes tests around eight times a day, every day, for life. A big, stable business. Type 2 was the smaller story per patient. Those patients tested once, maybe twice a day, so each one looked worth less, and we filed the category under "less interesting." We could already see type 2 climbing. We weighed it against the per-patient math and explained it away. Then type 2 diagnoses exploded into one of the fastest-growing chronic conditions in the world. And the category stopped being about counting tests per day at all, because monitoring went continuous, the always-on sensors people wear today. We had seen the early edge of both shifts. We even predicted them. We just didn't move fast enough, and the reason is the one that kills most weak signals inside a big company. Project approval and annual budgets are built to fund what's already proven, not to chase something still faint. Roche got there. Accu-Chek SmartGuide, its real-time continuous monitor, is on the market now. I just wish we had moved the moment we saw it, instead of waiting for the next budget cycle to make it safe. How to Read a Weak Signal We didn't miss the type 2 signal for lack of noticing. We noticed. We missed it on the three things that come after, and those you can train. The moves start once you've got a signal you can't quite dismiss, and the skill is what you do with it. Tell the Canary From the Costume A canary in a coal mine matters because the air changed. It signals something structural, a shift in the environment that affects everyone in it, whether they've noticed yet or not. A costume is the opposite. A few people put it on, it's striking, it spreads for a season, then they take it off and the room is exactly as it was. On day one the two look identical. A behavior appears, it's unusual, it's spreading. The only question that matters is whether it predicts a change a customer can't reverse, or a moment that will pass. Back in 2018 I wrote about telling a trend from a fad, and the test still holds: ask what need the behavior reveals. Type 2 was a canary, and we read it as a costume, because we counted testing frequency instead of the need underneath it. That need, millions of people learning to manage a lifestyle disease, only grew. The discipline is refusing to let the size of the spike tell you which one you're looking at. Costumes spike too, sometimes higher. You're reading for the need, not the noise. Read the Window A signal's window is short. Too early, you can't tell it from noise and you waste resources chasing ghosts. Too late, it's obvious, everyone sees it, and the advantage is already priced in. The value lives in the narrow gap between. Waiting for more evidence feels like better judgment, but the evidence that finally convinces you has already reached your competitors. Certainty and advantage move in opposite directions, so by the time you're sure, sure is just another word for too late. The question isn't whether the signal is real yet. It's how much longer you can be the only one taking it seriously. Act While Being Wrong Is Cheap This is the move that separates the people who read signals from the people who collect them, and almost nobody is willing to make it. A signal you predict but never act on is still just watching. Ideas without execution are a hobby, and I'm not in the hobby business. The whole value of an early signal is that you move before it's confirmed. Wait for proof and you've waited too long. So you act on thin evidence. And thin evidence is wrong a lot, which means you will be wrong a lot. People hear that and freeze, because they picture the cost of being wrong as the failed product, the wasted year, the budget burned on a guess. People call that caution. It isn't. The skill is structuring the bet so that being wrong is cheap. You don't commit a product line to a deniable signal. You commit a prototype. A landing page. One conversation with ten customers. A two-week test that costs you a sprint and buys you information you can't get any other way. Being early and wrong should cost you a week. Being early and right should put you a year ahead. You're not betting on being right. You're buying the option to be right, cheap enough that being wrong doesn't hurt, and you scale up only as the signal firms up. That's why the noticing crowd never gets here. Noticing carries no risk, so it never builds the muscle for cheap commitment. They watch, they report, they wait for certainty, and they call it foresight. It's the safe choice, and it's worth nothing. Practice Exercise: Run a Signal Through All Three Pick one behavior you've been dismissing as noise. Something you've seen more than once, in your customers, your kids, your own habits, that you waved off because it looked too small or too strange to matter. Then run it through the three moves. Canary or costume. What need does the behavior reveal? A need the person can't go back from, or a novelty they'll set down in a season? Write the answer in one sentence. If you can't, you don't understand the signal yet. Find the window. How much longer does this stay deniable? Who else is likely seeing it? If the honest answer is "it already feels obvious," pick a different signal. You're late on this one. Design the cheap bet. What's the smallest thing you could do this month to test whether you're right, where being wrong costs a week and being right puts you ahead? Name the bet. Name the cost. Name what you'd learn. Do this with one real signal and you'll feel the difference between collecting signals and using them. Collecting is comfortable. Using one costs you a decision. If you want a sparring partner for that, I built one. From Signal to Bet is a set of AI prompts that run a signal through these same three moves and argue with your read at each one. It's free at innovation.tools. The exercise teaches you the moves. The prompts make you defend them. The signal was always there, for you and for everyone reading the same reports you read. The edge was never in seeing it. It was in what you were willing to do before it was safe to do anything at all. Get good at that, and you stop reacting to the future and start arriving early.  

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This week we find out we're one degree of separation away from Kim Gravel, and Bryan unearths some newspaper clippings from the 70s about how to be a wife, leading to some scintillating anecdotes from housewives trying to achieve climax from their husbands. Bryan discusses last week's San Francisco Giants Pride Night and how players Landen Roupp, JT Brubaker and Ryan Walker decided to make a statement by writing a bible verse on their rainbow caps instead of just opting not to wear them. Erin details a horrifying story of fertility fraud in Hawaii where retired gynecologist Dr. William McKenzie was found to have inseminated dozens of women with his own semen and faced no consequences due to no state laws prohibiting it. For this week's bonus episode visit patreon.com/attitudes Join our Discord for watch parties, episode discussions and community! Bryan's making his Off-Broadway debut July 10-August 15th! Attitudes listeners get $10 off tickets for the first two weeks of the run with code IMSORRY. Get tickets here.

How to Direct A-List Talent: Ol Parker on Rom-Coms, Rejection & Set Etiquette How do you maintain your creative voice while directing some of the biggest movie stars on the planet? This week, Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sit down with Hollywood hitmaker Ol Parker to unpack the business of making audiences feel good. Known for writing and directing global smashes like Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, and Ticket to Paradise, Ol joins host Giles Alderson to discuss his latest feature film, the Netflix R-rated corporate comedy Office Romance, starring Jennifer Lopez, Brett Goldstein, and a massive ensemble of comedy heavyweights. Ol delivers a masterclass in longevity, collaboration, and set management. He opens up about the unique challenge of directing a script written by his lead actors, how to balance hard-R comedy with touching narrative beats, and why a director's job is often about listening to the experts around them.

Lukas Haas Gets Real About Hollywood, Child Fame & Spider-Noir What's it really like to grow up in Hollywood, become a star as a kid, and still keep evolving as an artist decades later? In this episode of Reza Rifts, Keith Reza sits down with Lukas Haas for a candid, funny, and surprisingly deep conversation about his upcoming role in Spider-Noir, the pressure of self-tape auditions, playing darker characters, and what it takes to survive a lifetime in the entertainment industry. Lukas opens up about landing Spider-Noir, stepping into a stylized noir comic-book world, and why filming in both black-and-white and color gave the project such a unique feel. He also talks about the freedom of playing a villain, the art of instinctive acting, and how costumes, tone, and physicality all help shape a memorable performance. But this episode goes far beyond one role. Keith and Lukas also dive into Lukas's early rise as a child actor, learning lines before he fully knew how to read, working through the highs and lows of a long Hollywood career, and the reality of constantly reinventing yourself as you grow older in the industry. They also talk about Mars Attacks!, creative burnout, rewriting dialogue, difficult personalities in Hollywood, and Lukas's passion for music including his upcoming release of "Ramblin' Man." If you love Hollywood stories, acting insights, behind-the-scenes film talk, child star journeys, and honest conversations with real artists, this is one of the most revealing Reza Rifts episodes yet. Guest Bio Lukas Haas is an actor and musician whose career began in childhood and has spanned decades across film and television. In this conversation, Keith references credits including Witness, Lady in White, The Wizard of Loneliness, Mars Attacks!, and Inception. Lukas also discusses his role in the upcoming series Spider-Noir, where he plays the right-hand man to Brendan Gleeson's character, as well as his passion for writing and recording music. Follow Lukas Haas: Instagram: @lukashaas… https://www.instagram.com/lukashaas/  Episode Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Lukas Haas 01:50 Spider-Noir and landing the role through self-tape 06:20 Building a noir gangster character 08:30 Filming Spider-Noir in black and white and color 14:20 Playing villains and leaning into physicality 16:10 Costumes, style, and character choices 19:50 Lukas Haas and music as a second creative life 22:00 Recording "Ramblin' Man" and covering Hank Williams 24:10 Writing music vs. acting in film 27:20 Performance anxiety, creativity, and artistic process 30:20 Starting as a child actor and becoming obsessed with acting 34:10 Learning scripts before knowing how to read 39:10 The Ryan White Story and emotional early-career experiences 44:00 Mars Attacks! and working with Tim Burton 50:10 Meth Head and performances Lukas is proud of 52:50 Growing up in Hollywood and adapting as an actor 64:10 What Lukas would tell his younger self Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61  Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza  ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza  X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza  TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza  Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/  Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter!     #LukasHaas #SpiderNoir #RezaRifts #KeithReza #Hollywood #ChildStar #Acting #ActorInterview #Podcast #MoviePodcast #EntertainmentPodcast #MarsAttacks #Inception #Witness #SelfTape #Filmmaking #BehindTheScenes #HollywoodStories #ComicBookSeries #Music #ArtistLife #Noir #TVSeries #CreativeProcess #ChildActor  

Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.Marching band, color guard, DCI, WGI, drum corps, and summer band camp prep are all on deck this week.A Podcast for Marching Arts Enthusiasts — On the Field, In the Stands & Behind the Scenes.This week on On A Water Break, Ashlee Amos leads Bobbey Biddle, Whitney Stone, Hayley Harrington, and Bill “Woody” Woodward through a packed Water Break Weekly episode covering sunscreen safety, Blue Devils International, Pete Emmons' visual design legacy, Leia Klein's inspiring color guard story, the return of WGI Latin America, and the 2026 WGI Future Leaders Program class.Whitney's 60 Second Tech Block is the summer marching band and color guard reality check: train your performers, teach technique, size the cast, order costumes, prep flag designs, get music in students' hands, and make sure the whole staff understands the show before band camp arrives.Episode Highlights:• Sunscreen, hats, hydration, and rehearsal safety• Blue Devils International heading to Europe• Remembering Pete Emmons and asymmetrical drill• WGI Latin America returning in Costa Rica• WGI Future Leaders Program class of 2026• AI-generated design and why real artists still matter• Drum corps costs, tour logistics, and alumni support• Baton music choices, judging standards, and rewarding creativityPanel:Ashlee Amos — @famousamossss_Bobbey Biddle — @bobbeyboy107Whitney Stone — @dancerwhitHayley Harrington — @h_harrington14Bill “Woody” Woodward — @remoking100Sponsored by:Guard Closet — guardcloset.com — @guardclosetPeak Group Travel — peakgrouptravel.com — @peak.group.travelFind On A Water Break:WebsiteYouTubeListen EverywhereSpotifyApple PodcastsAll LinksBe a guest: onawaterbreakpodcast@gmail.comFollow @onawaterbreak on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

Sleep Podcast: Placeholders, Costumes & the Movies That Raised Us | The Insomnia ProjectThere's something quietly reassuring about the things in life that hold space — the cardboard in a new pair of shoes, the familiar rituals of childhood, the movies you knew by heart before you understood why you loved them. Tonight, Marco and Amanda wander through all of it, gently.It's the kind of conversation that starts with something small and ordinary, and somehow finds its way to something warm. The talk meanders through placeholders we encounter every day — those temporary stand-ins we never quite think about — and drifts into the sweet world of dance costumes and the surprising joy of watching synchronized swimming for the first time. By the end, they're revisiting the films they watched over and over as kids, the ones that felt like home.Whether you're a nostalgic soul who still has a soft spot for childhood rituals, or just someone who needs something unhurried and gentle to ease into sleep, this one is for you.What we talk about:Placeholders in everyday life — from the cardboard stuffed inside new shoes to the small fillers we barely noticeCostumes and where Amanda's mom used to source hers for her dance recitalsA synchronized swimming recital they had the chance to attend — and how surprisingly enjoyable it turned out to beThe movies they watched on repeat as kids, and what made those films feel like comfortThis episode is perfect for:Anyone who loves slow, memory-filled conversationListeners who find comfort in the ordinary and overlookedPeople who grew up with a favourite movie they could recite from start to finishThose who need something warm and easy to drift off toWhether you've got insomnia, a restless mind, or you're just winding down after a long day, this is your invitation to slow down. No agenda. No pressure. Just Marco and Amanda, talking the way old friends do.New episodes drop weekly. If The Insomnia Project helps you sleep, share it with someone who needs a quiet place to land.

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!Tucked away in Modesto, Daydreams and Nightmares looks like an ordinary costume shop on the surface. But behind the masks, makeup, and props lies a building with a far darker past.Long before it became a destination for costumes and curiosities, the property served as a funeral home—a place filled with grief, loss, and death. According to those familiar with the building's history, human ashes were even scattered on the grounds before the property changed hands. Many believe the spirits connected to that history never truly left.Employees, customers, and even celebrity visitors have reported eerie encounters ranging from unexplained noises and shadow figures to overwhelming feelings of being watched. Some wonder if the costumes themselves somehow amplify the strange energy inside the building, turning the shop into an unexpected doorway between worlds.We explore the chilling paranormal history of Daydreams and Nightmares and the lingering spirits said to still roam its haunted halls.#TheGraveTalks #HauntedShop #Paranormal #GhostStories #HauntedLocation #Supernatural #HauntedHistory #ParanormalPodcast #ParanormalActivity #GhostlyActivity #Portal #Ghosts Love real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

Host Jesse Jackson welcomes returning guest Tom to discuss the current Bruce Springsteen tour, upcoming shows in DC, Austin, and Atlanta, and reactions to the set list, including excitement about rarely played songs like “Born in the U.S.A.” Tom introduces his new Substack, “Blue Collar Costumes: A Comparative Study of Bruce Springsteen, Stephen King, and the World That Made Them,” which supports a larger book project exploring parallels between Springsteen and King—similar East Coast working-class roots, complicated or absent fathers, and mothers as driving forces—within a broader post–World War II social history. Tom outlines the Substack's monthly themes and posting schedule, starting in May, including a first theme on “Fractured Fathers,” plus Tolkien posts and fiction. They also discuss recent King adaptations and favorite King books, and share subscription details. https://bluecollarcostumes.substack.com/ 00:39 Welcome and Guest Intro 02:00 Tour Talk and Setlist Buzz 04:37 New Project Reveal 06:41 Bruce and King Parallels 11:23 Substack Format and Themes 15:31 Stephen King Adaptations 17:32 Favorite King Books 20:21 Where to Find Substack 22:16 Pricing and Subscriber Tiers 27:08 Wrap Up and Farewell 28:08 Housekeeping and Links https://bluecollarcostumes.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the timeless, unadorned perfection of early cinematic icons to the textured, battle-tested tactical gear of modern blockbusters, Adam and Josh (and some special guests) share their Top 5 Superhero Costumes and explore what makes a costume truly legendary. Unlock the full archive, Filmspotting Discord, ad‑free + bonus episodes, and more when you ⁠join the Filmspotting Family⁠.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Jesse Jackson welcomes returning guest Tom to discuss the current Bruce Springsteen tour, upcoming shows in DC, Austin, and Atlanta, and reactions to the set list, including excitement about rarely played songs like “Born in the U.S.A.” Tom introduces his new Substack, “Blue Collar Costumes: A Comparative Study of Bruce Springsteen, Stephen King, and the World That Made Them,” which supports a larger book project exploring parallels between Springsteen and King—similar East Coast working-class roots, complicated or absent fathers, and mothers as driving forces—within a broader post–World War II social history. Tom outlines the Substack's monthly themes and posting schedule, starting in May, including a first theme on “Fractured Fathers,” plus Tolkien posts and fiction. They also discuss recent King adaptations and favorite King books, and share subscription details. https://bluecollarcostumes.substack.com/ 00:39 Welcome and Guest Intro 02:00 Tour Talk and Setlist Buzz 04:37 New Project Reveal 06:41 Bruce and King Parallels 11:23 Substack Format and Themes 15:31 Stephen King Adaptations 17:32 Favorite King Books 20:21 Where to Find Substack 22:16 Pricing and Subscriber Tiers 27:08 Wrap Up and Farewell 28:08 Housekeeping and Links https://bluecollarcostumes.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices