Podcast appearances and mentions of David Sims

Sermon by David Sims, June 15, 2025, Trinity Sunday, Father's Day

Sermon by David Sims, June 8, 2025, Pentecost

Okay, so you're probably going, “Is this like a Noxzema commercial or what?” But seriously, this is actually a way normal podcast about one of David Sims' favorite movies! SNL's Heidi Gardner (a total betty) joins us to talk about Amy Heckerling's beloved Jane Austen adaptation, and we're rolling with the homies. Join us for Alicia Silverstone and Paul Rudd career discussion, a lot of local Kansas City lore, and Ben's takes on Cher's iconic fits.  Sign up for Check Book, the Blank Check newsletter featuring even more “real nerdy shit” to feed your  pop culture obsession. Dossier excerpts, film biz AND burger reports, and even more exclusive content you won't want to miss out on. Join our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes. Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter, Instagram, Threads and Facebook!  Buy some real nerdy merch Connect with other Blankies on our Reddit or Discord For anything else, check out BlankCheckPod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sermon by David Sims, June 1, 2025, Ascension Sunday

Griffin Newman (@grifflightning) and David Sims (@davidlsims) of Blank Check join the 'boys to talk NYC eats and video games before diving into a review of Planet Hollywood. Plus, another edition of Frank Check.Catch Blank Check LIVE in New York! Get tickets at Bit.ly/BlankCheck25Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSources for this week's intro:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9cERvUX6sEhttps://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/1992https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/stars-like-bruce-willis-arnold-schwarzenegger-and-sylvester-stallone-endorse-planet-hollywood/articleshow/9937771.cmshttps://www.esquire.com/entertainment/a36439327/planet-hollywood-origin-story-history-interview/https://ny.eater.com/2025/2/6/24358961/planet-hollywood-new-york-reopens-times-square-restauranthttps://planethollywoodnyc.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sermon by David Sims, May 25, 2025

Sermon by David Sims, May 18, 2025

Sermon by David Sims, May 11, 2025

Sermon by David Sims, May 4, 2025

Sermon by David Sims, April 27, 2025

We're grabbing our Vans slip ons and heading to the mall as we kick off our Amy Heckerling series - Pod Times at Ridgemont Cast - with Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Fresh off her appearance in Sinners, actual high school friend of Griffin Newman Lola Kirke returns to the pod and things get pretty bogus. Like, David Lynch was supposed to direct this movie!!! David Sims has three performances from this on his 1982 Oscar Ballot! We develop sympathy for Mr. Hand! Griffin used to own a pair of fully black Converse sneakers! And, of course - Ben orders a pizza. Listen to An Evening with Belafonte/Makeba See Lola in Sinner and check out her other projects Sign up for Check Book, the Blank Check newsletter featuring even more “real nerdy shit” to feed your  pop culture obsession. Dossier excerpts, film biz AND burger reports, and even more exclusive content you won't want to miss out on. Join our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes. Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter, Instagram, Threads and Facebook!  Buy some real nerdy merch Connect with other Blankies on our Reddit or Discord For anything else, check out BlankCheckPod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sermon by David Sims, April 20, 2025, Easter

Sermon by David Sims, April 13, 2025, Sixth Sunday of Lent, Palm Sunday

Sermon by David Sims, April 6, 2025, Fifth Sunday of Lent

Sermon by David Sims, March 30, 2025, Fourth Sunday of Lent

Sermon by David Sims, March 23, 2025, Third Sunday of Lent

Sermon by David Sims, March 16, 2025, Second Sunday of Lent

Sermon by David Sims, March 9, 2025, First Sunday of Lent

In a special HDTGM and Blank Check crossover episode, Griffin Newman and David Sims join Paul and Jason to discuss Zack Snyder's Justice League aka The Snyder Cut. They talk all about the differences between the theatrical version and the Snyder cut, Cyborg's fleshed out arc, the 'knightmare' epilogue, the Icelandic folk song, and much more. (Originally released 3/25/21) HDTGM Spring Tour 2025 tickets are now on sale for Austin, Denver, Seattle, Boise, San Fran, Portland, & LA at hdtgm.com.Order Paul's book about his childhood: Joyful Recollections of TraumaCheck out new HDTGM movie merch over at teepublic.com/stores/hdtgmJoin the HDTGM conversation on Discord: discord.gg/hdtgmPaul's Discord: discord.gg/paulscheerVisit Paul's YouTube page: youtube.com/paulscheerFollow Paul's movie recs on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/paulscheer/Friend Zone w/ Paul and Rob Huebel live on Twitch every Thursday 5pmPT / 8pmET: www.twitch.tv/friendzoneLike good movies too? Listen to Unspooled with Paul and Amy Nicholson: https://www.unspooledpodcast.com/Listen to The Deep Dive with Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael: www.thedeepdiveacademy.com/podcastWhere to find Paul, June, & Jason:@PaulScheer on Instagram & Twitter@Junediane on IG and @MsJuneDiane on TwitterJason is not on social media Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using the link: siriusxm.com/hdtgm.

Sermon by David Sims, March 2, 2025

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of the NK Podcast, we're joined by stepmom Whitney, who revisits her story after first appearing on the podcast three and a half years ago. Whitney shares an incredible journey that showcases resilience, compassion, and the power of relationships in the midst of adversity. As a stepmom with no biological children and a 17-year-old stepdaughter, Whitney recounts her experience of supporting her stepdaughter's mother through a terminal cancer diagnosis. This candid conversation delves into the complexities of family dynamics, the emotional challenges of navigating a blended family, and the unexpected bond that formed between Whitney and her stepdaughter's mother. Join hosts Lori and David Sims as they explore Whitney's remarkable story of love, strength, and the unexpected paths life can take. Don't miss this episode, which is sure to resonate with anyone who has faced life's challenges with an open heart.

David Sims joins Katey to look broadly at the best picture field after the Emilia Perez fallout, the Complete Unknown surge, and everything else that's made this season so impossible to predict. What actually deserves to win best picture after all this? What will look like a good win in 10 years? We get into all of it. Subscribe to the Prestige Junkie newsletter.  Follow Katey on X and Letterboxd.  Follow The Ankler. 

Drummer Rey Washam (Scratch Acid, Rapeman, Helios Creed, Ministry & more) talks about how amazing Austin was in the 80's, the origins of Scratch Acid; from David Yow asking him o join to hanging out and listening to records to finally recording and touring, The new Touch & Go Scratch Acid Box Set (and remastering process), He and bassist David Sims moving to Chicago and starting Rapeman with Steve Albini, the brutality of recording 2 Nuns & a Pack Mule, Steve Albini's distaste fro drum compression, him joining Ministry for the FilthPig & Dark Side of the Spoon records (and the carrying processes' between them, the intensity of their live shows, his early drums sets, ones that he regrets selling, the 10 year break he took from playing (and the process of re-connecting tot he kit), his favorite recording and the story behind the infamous neck brace pictures! CBB!!

Dougie gets it on (or, more accurately, Naomi Watts gets HER Dougie on), guest Fran Hoepfner pitches her artisanal slime for adults (don't steal the idea), and we relitigate LOST for the hundredth time in this penultimate episode of our Twin Peaks: The Return coverage. Can adults get mono? Why is it so hard for Lucy and Andy to buy a chair? THAT is the Audrey Horne plot? Will someone please have sympathy for David Sims, who isn't going gray yet and desperately wants a cool subway-themed videogame? Listen to Slow Xmas 4 wherever you get music! The Box Office Game is Sponsored by Regal Cinemas: Sign up for Regal Unlimited today and get 20% off your 3 month subscription when using code BLANKCHECK Sign up for Check Book, the Blank Check newsletter featuring even more “real nerdy shit” to feed your pop culture obsession. Dossier excerpts, film biz AND burger reports, and even more exclusive content you won't want to miss out on. Join our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes. Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter, Instagram, Threads and Facebook!  Buy some real nerdy merch Connect with other Blankies on our Reddit or Discord For anything else, check out BlankCheckPod.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are drafting again! Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan as well as Griffin Newman and David Sims from the 'Blank Check' podcast to draft their favorite movie presidents. Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guests: Chris Ryan, Griffin Newman, and David Sims Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner Video Producer: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, host James Kernan speaks with David Sims, founder of Security First IT, regarding navigating HIPAA from the lens of MSP business ownership. About David Sims Since 1998, David is an experienced IT and cybersecurity professional who specializes in healthcare security and compliance. With over two decades of hands-on experience, he founded Security First IT to provide advanced solutions tailored to healthcare providers and small to medium-sized practices, ensuring they stay secure in an ever-changing threat landscape. David also founded and runs the podcast "Help Me with HIPAA", a show dedicated to how MSPs navigate healthcare and help their clients. https://securityfirstit.com/ https://helpmewithhipaa.com/ ---  Our upcoming events and more: MASTERMIND LIVE - Scottsdale, AZ - December 5-6th www.smbtechfest.com Check out Amy's weekly newsletter!  Sign up now: https://mailchi.mp/thirdtier/small-business-tech-news Kernan Consulting “Weekly Tips”!  Sign up now: https://kernanconsulting.com/ 

1997's Lost Highway - is it (as David Sims wrote on Letterboxd), “a movie about headache”? Is it David Lynch's most visually beautiful film? Is it a dry run for Mulholland Dr? A radical reimagining of Bill Pullman's screen presence? A psychogenic fugue? Lynch's commentary on the OJ Simpson trial? An excuse for David Sims to go off on the concept of “free jazz”?? Folks - we are pleased to tell you that it is all of the above and more. The great David Lowery joins us to talk about Lynch's deeply haunted neo-noir nightmare - a film that dares to ask the question, “What if you woke up one morning as Balthazar Getty?” Join our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes. Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter, Instagram, Threads and Facebook!  Buy some real nerdy merch Connect with other Blankies on our Reddit or Discord For anything else, check out BlankCheckPod.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blair Witch Project stands alone in the kind of panic it caused. No film before or since has quite hit the same fevered pitch, where many people actually thought it was real. What made it so magical? How did it come to be, and why did it freak us out like it did? David Sims joins us to talk urban legends, predecessors to The Blair Witch Project, and the found footage films that have since tried to recreate its culture-gripping moment since. Our guest David Sims is a culture writer at The Atlantic, and also hosts the podcast Blank Check. Follow his work @davidlsims and find @blankcheckpod wherever you listen to podcasts. Want even more Panic World content? Like ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and access to the Garbage Day Discord? Sign up for a membership at https://www.patreon.com/PanicWorld. Want to sponsor Panic World? Ad sales & marketing support by Multitude ⁠http://multitude.productions⁠. Credits - Host: Ryan Broderick - Producer: Grant Irving - Researcher: Adam Bumas - Business Manager: Josh Fjelstad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blair Witch Project stands alone in the kind of panic it caused. No film before or since has quite hit the same fevered pitch, where many people actually thought it was real. What made it so magical? How did it come to be, and why did it freak us out like it did?David Sims joins us to talk urban legends, predecessors to The Blair Witch Project, and the found footage films that have since tried to recreate its culture-gripping moment since.Our guest David Sims is a culture writer at The Atlantic, and also hosts the podcast Blank Check. Follow his work @davidlsims and find @blankcheckpod wherever you listen to podcasts.Want even more Panic World content? Like ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and access to the Garbage Day Discord? Sign up for a membership at https://www.patreon.com/PanicWorld.Want to sponsor Panic World? Ad sales & marketing support by Multitude ⁠http://multitude.productions⁠.Credits- Host: Ryan Broderick- Producer: Grant Irving- Researcher: Adam Bumas- Business Manager: Josh Fjelstad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode turns the tables on Gueric and Courtney by having industry listeners interview them.  David Sims and Brian Rynott join to torture the original hosts with questions about themselves.  This podcast touches on the history of the podcast, as well as leadership styles and lessons learned.

Lend us your (severed) ears! This week, we're jumping back into our Lynch series with a trip to Lumberton, USA, as our beloved Jamie Loftus joins us to chat about 1986's BLUE VELVET. We're going deep on the star persona of Kyle MacLaughlin, David Sims' obsession with Dean Stockwell, and David Lynch's unironic obsession with Americana. How does a movie that deals with such deeply disturbing themes end up being so watchable? That's that Lynchian magic, baby! Be sure to listen to Sixteenth Minute (of Fame) Buy Jamie's Book: Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs Listen to The Bechdel Cast This episode is sponsored by: MUBI (mubi.com/blankcheck) Zocdoc (zocdoc.com/check)  Harry's (harrys.com/check) Join our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/blankcheck  Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter and Instagram! 

Lend us your (severed) ears! This week, we're jumping back into our Lynch series with a trip to Lumberton, USA, as our beloved Jamie Loftus joins us to chat about 1986's BLUE VELVET. We're going deep on the star persona of Kyle MacLachlan, David Sims' obsession with Dean Stockwell, and David Lynch's unironic obsession with Americana. How does a movie that deals with such deeply disturbing themes end up being so watchable? That's that Lynchian magic, baby! Be sure to listen to Sixteenth Minute (of Fame) Buy Jamie's Book: Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs Listen to The Bechdel Cast Join our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes. Follow us @blankcheckpod on Instagram, Threads, Facebook and X!  Buy some real nerdy merch. Connect with other Blankies on our Reddit or Discord For anything else, check out BlankCheckPod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're taking a break from David Lynch to answer one of the year's biggest questions - Is Burton Back, Baby? Ummmm…kind of! Grab your “Handbook for the Recently Deceased” commemorative popcorn tin and join us as we attempt to untangle the very messy BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE. Which sequences wowed us with their sparkling ingenuity? Which plotlines would we excise from the script? What song would you possess people to lipsync to and why is it Bloodhound Gang's  “The Bad Touch”? And - the most important question of all - why has David Sims not been publishing movie reviews lately, why wasn't he at TIFF, and what the hell is going on at the Sims Swamp?   This episode is sponsored by: Bombas (bombas.com/check CODE: CHECK) Join our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/blankcheck  Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter and Instagram! 

We're taking a break from David Lynch to answer one of the year's biggest questions - Is Burton Back, Baby? Ummmm…kind of! Grab your “Handbook for the Recently Deceased” commemorative popcorn tin and join us as we attempt to untangle the very messy BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE. Which sequences wowed us with their sparkling ingenuity? Which plotlines would we excise from the script? What song would you possess people to lipsync to and why is it Bloodhound Gang's “The Bad Touch”? And - the most important question of all - why has David Sims not been publishing movie reviews lately, why wasn't he at TIFF, and what the hell is going on at the Sims Swamp?  Join our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes. Follow us @blankcheckpod on Instagram, Threads, Facebook and X! Buy some real nerdy merch. Connect with other Blankies on our Reddit or Discord For anything else, check out BlankCheckPod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're getting in touch with our emotions this week, as Alex Ross Perry joins us to talk about Lynch's deeply-felt, sensitively-rendered 1980 classic THE ELEPHANT MAN. Is this the most “normal” movie in Lynch's filmography? What does “normal” mean, anyway? As with all Alex episodes, questions are posed and hotly debated, such as: What filmmakers, aside from David Lynch, made their most important work in the later part of their careers? What is the Lynch film that young people vibe with most strongly now? Did Michael Jackson actually attempt to purchase the Elephant Man's bones? When will the Cinematrix puzzle get rid of the godforsaken “Rotten Tomatoes score” category? What does David Sims have against the famous David Foster Wallace profile of David Lynch?   This episode is sponsored by: FACTOR (Factormeals.com/check50) Quince (quince.com/check) DrinkTrade.com/Check (CODE: CHECK) Join our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/blankcheck  Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter and Instagram! 

We're getting in touch with our emotions this week, as Alex Ross Perry joins us to talk about Lynch's deeply-felt, sensitively-rendered 1980 classic THE ELEPHANT MAN. Is this the most “normal” movie in Lynch's filmography? What does “normal” mean, anyway? As with all Alex episodes, questions are posed and hotly debated, such as: What filmmakers, aside from David Lynch, made their most important work in the later part of their careers? What is the Lynch film that young people vibe with most strongly now? Did Michael Jackson actually attempt to purchase the Elephant Man's bones? When will the Cinematrix puzzle get rid of the godforsaken “Rotten Tomatoes score” category? What does David Sims have against the famous David Foster Wallace profile of David Lynch?  Join our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes. Follow us @blankcheckpod on Instagram, Threads, Facebook and X! Buy some real nerdy merch. Connect with other Blankies on our Reddit or Discord For anything else, check out BlankCheckPod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining us this month: Blank Check co-host & staff writer at The Atlantic, David Sims! In summer's last gasp, we go back to a flashpoint of summer blockbuster season: Jan de Bont's 1996 Twister, plus its legacy in Twisters (Lee Isaac Chung, 2024), epic ensemble casting, craving movies about grown-ups, Hollywood's dangerous brunettes, why not kissing at the airport matters, whether anyone votes in the world of Twisters, cinema sequences and storm spectatorship, Daisy Edgar Jones's accent work, and the Spielberg touch. Stuff we reference: Jan de Bont in conversation with Tim Grierson, and Lee Isaac Chung on the Twisters ending. The Bright Wall/Dark Room Podcast is co-hosted by Veronica Fitzpatrick and Chad Perman and produced and edited by Eli Sands. Our theme music is composed by Chad. --- This episode is sponsored by ⁠Galerie⁠, a new kind of film club featuring curated films, original articles and interviews, and interactive live events. BW/DR listeners can now sign up for three full months of free access to Galerie through ⁠this special link⁠.

You know the Butcher? That freakin' nutjob that goes around just chopping people up? Well, we're about to spend nearly three hours talking about him! Join us as we unpack TRAP - the devilishly entertaining new thriller from M. Night Shyamalan, with special insights from our own David Sims, who spent much of this year interviewing Night at his compound in Philadelphia. We're talking about a bunch of things - dads, serial killers, how much we don't like going to concerts, the sexy elephant mascot of the New York Liberty, Josh Hartnett's career arc - when we're not excusing ourselves to go to the bathroom to uh…check on some apps. Read David's Profile of M. Night Read Esther's Article on The Shyamalans Check out the Saleka merch Join our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes. Follow us @blankcheckpod on Instagram, Threads, Facebook and X! Buy some real nerdy merch. Connect with other Blankies on our Reddit or Discord For anything else, check out BlankCheckPod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know the Butcher? That freakin' nutjob that goes around just chopping people up? Well, we're about to spend nearly three hours talking about him! Join us as we unpack TRAP - the devilishly entertaining new thriller from M. Night Shyamalan, with special insights from our own David Sims, who spent much of this year interviewing Night at his compound in Philadelphia. We're talking about a bunch of things - dads, serial killers, how much we don't like going to concerts, the sexy elephant mascot of the New York Liberty, Josh Hartnett's career arc - when we're not excusing ourselves to go to the bathroom to uh…check on some apps. Read David's Profile of M. Night Read Esther's Article on The Shyamalans Check out the Saleka merch This episode is sponsored by: ExpressVPN (ExpressVPN.com/check) MeUndies (MeUndies.com/check) MUBI (mubi.com/blankcheck) Join our Patreon at patreon.com/blankcheck Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter and Instagram! 

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 30, 2024 is: kudos • KOO-dahss • noun Kudos refers to praise someone receives because of an act or achievement, or to fame and renown that results from an act or achievement. // Kudos to everyone who helped clean up the community garden. // The company has received kudos for responding so quickly to customers' concerns. See the entry > Examples: “[Sydney] Sweeney is not the first actor to smartly partner up with a studio, but kudos to her for being so transparent. Indeed, her self-branding as a wheeler-dealer is yet another step in her savvy journey up the industry ladder.” — David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2024 Did you know? Kudos looks like it means “more than one kudo,” but it didn't begin that way. Kudos is one of a number of Greek-derived English nouns ending in -os; like pathos, ethos, and mythos, kudos is a mass noun. There are no subdivisions in the idea of kudos, and the term is used with some, not a. What separates kudos from pathos and the rest, however, is that it is often interpreted as plural, with its -s getting clipped off and kudo being applied as a singular noun, as in “a kudo to anyone who remembers that kudos is not a plural noun.” It makes some sense really: other nouns for things you receive as praise—such as congratulations, accolades, awards, and honors—are plural. Kudos the mass noun was adopted as British university slang in the early 1800s with its still-current pronunciation of KOO-dahss, but by the 1920s kudo was being used as a count noun, with kudos, pronounced as KOO-dohz, as its plural. (We now enter this count noun in our dictionaries.) This isn't the first time English speakers have reinterpreted a mass noun as a plural. In Middle English one could only put “some pease” on a plate the way we put “some butter” on bread; eventually the mass noun pease was understood to be plural, and one pea could be enjoyed all on its own.

In this episode, Lori and David Sims, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talk to Lisa Johnson. Lisa is co-author, along with her partner Chris Barry, of “Been There Got Out.” Like Lori and David, Lisa and Chris use their first-hand experience to help others. In this episode, we discuss the following: Toxic relationships High conflict divorce Legal abuse Cohesive control Jennifer's Law Nacho Kids Academy Success Story: “I am a family law attorney. I kept hearing about this Nacho parenting from clients and in the courtroom. I decided to join the Nacho Academy to see what it was all about. Man, this stuff is gold! I'm referring all my clients to the Nacho Academy even if they aren't currently in a blend, they will most likely be in one soon! I love what Lori and David are doing and can't express how much the world needs this!” ~ M.L.B.  

This week, Lauren and Nicole are joined by very special guests Griffin Newman and David Sims (Blank Check) to debrief Scorsese's 2002 film Gangs of New York starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Cameron Diaz. Beloved by some and missing-the-mark for others, the group discusses this early-aughts epic while also getting into Lauren's childhood production of Les Misérables, the unique and powerful smell of 1860's New York, as well as officially define what an iPhone Face is. Follow Griffin: Instagram, TwitterFollow David: TwitterNext week tune in for our next episode covering The Aviator (2004)! Like the show? Rate Newcomers 5 stars on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review for Nicole and Lauren to read on the pod!Follow the podcast on Letterboxd.Advertise on Newcomers via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Lori and David Sims, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talk about struggles blended families often face when it comes to Graduation ceremonies. Unfortunately, most kids are given a limited number of tickets and it can often cause issues within the family, even a nuclear family! But you add the blend… and whew! Hang on!  In this episode, we discuss the following: Graduation Tickets One upping your ex Nacho Kids Academy Success Story: “I joined the Nacho Kids Academy just out of sheer curiosity. I am also a stepfamily coach and wanted to see what Lori had in her Academy. I have to tell you, I am so impressed with the Academy, that I am now referring my clients to take her courses! It helps me because I can focus on stuff outside the Nacho method with them and I get to see the transformation that happens within one month of them joining. Makes my job easier and saves them money!” ~ L.T.  

In 1973, the Academy embraced horror in a big way by slapping cultural phenomenon The Exorcist with 10 nominations – but then The Sting would triumph over its success on Oscar night. Critic David Sims returns to the show to talk about a different iconic and formative horror title, Nicolas Rouge's Don't Look Now. With prestige stars Donald Sutherland and … Continue reading "289 – Don't Look Now (with David Sims) (70s Spectacular – 1973)"

In this episode, Lori and David Sims, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talk about some of the struggles stepmoms have with Mother's Day. Mother's Day is hard for a lot of people. Whether it be stepmoms, those who could never have children or have lost children, bio moms, or those who don't have good relationships with their bio moms.  In this episode, we discuss the following: Stepmom expectations Mother's Day recognition for stepmoms Stepmom's Day but no Stepdad's Day Hallmark Holiday Mental Health Wellness Nacho Kids Academy Success Story: “I asked my husband to get me a one month subscription to the Nacho Academy for one month so I could do the Bootcamp Challenge. After the first group call, I quickly realized I was going to need more than a one month membership! There is so much great content! I was really surprised at the amount of content and the interaction on the call considering the cost was so low. Thank you David & Lori! See you on the next call!” ~ B.K.  

This week, Paul is away on tour, but Amy is joined by fellow film critic and podcast host, David Sims (Blank Check). They break down the 1987 romcom, Moonstruck, starring Cher and Nicolas Cage. Amy and David question Cher's character “jinx”, notice the moon woven into all the details of the film, and learn about Norman Jewison's fantasy headspace when making his films. So sit back and let the moon hit your eye! Next week,  Amy will be chatting with Rico Gagliano from the Mubi Notebook Podcast and are talking all things LOST IN TRANSLATION!  Check out this week's spotlight episode from the Unspooled archives, Raising Arizona https://www.earwolf.com/episode/raising-arizona/ You can join the conversation on Paul's Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6 and chheck out Paul's Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer Paul's book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is on presale now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer  Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and don't forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts.

*** DISCLAIMER ***   Mention of attempted suicide in this episode. In this episode, Lori and David Sims, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talk to stepmom Jo and bio dad Ben! They have been blending for five years and married two. Ben has two bio kids, one of which lives with him full-time and wants Jo to be his mom! Jo pushed for the  oldest stepson to come live with them full-time and feels she has emotionally adopted him. Jo and Ben's journey has not been easy, in fact there was a time where Jo attempted suicide. In this episode, we discuss the following: The importance of getting help Stepmom burnout Emotional adoption Setting boundaries with bio mom Having a “golden child” stepkid Nacho Kids Academy Success Story: “I don't normally write reviews, but I had to because I want others to know there truly is help out there! This Nacho Academy stuff is gold! Even if you aren't in a stepfamily, it teaches you tools you can use in everyday life to help lower your stress. I recommend it for everyone!” ~ L.J.  

This week Amy and Paul are rocking out to the 1973 film Jesus Christ Superstar, starring Ted Neeley and directed by Norman Jewison. This musical stage play turned Burning Man Christ film was shot in the Israeli desert, leaving everyone mystified by the budget's lack of generosity in only affording the actors one set of costumes. Plus, why Ted Neely was always the best fit for the role of Jesus, competing against John Travolta, John Lennon, and many others, and Paul and Amy share a little about their own upbringings within their parents' churches! Next week, Paul is on tour with HDTGM! Amy will be chatting with David Sims from Blank Check and are talking all things MOONSTRUCK! Check out this week's spotlight episode from the Unspooled archives, In the Heat of the Night:https://www.earwolf.com/episode/in-the-heat-of-the-night/ You can join the conversation on Paul's Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6Check out Paul's Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer Paul's book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is on presale now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/ Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and don't forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts.

This is the third official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. Blank Check podcast co-host and The Atlantic movie critic David Sims is our book club guest.On today's show, Elliott Kalan, Roman Mars, and David Sims will cover the first section of Part 4 of the book (Chapters 11 through the end of Chapter 15), discussing the major story beats and themes.The Power Broker #3: David SimsJoin the discussion on Discord and our Subreddit

Unlocked and Free for all! It's the Doughboys 2022 Holiday Special! Gorko's Planet Clergmas Spectacular! After Mitch gifts Wiger a Gorko for Christmas, they learn that Gorko is in danger and must return to his home planet before Clergmas.Starring:Griffin Newman, David Sims, Marisa Pinson, Nick Wiger, Jordan Morris, Mike Mitchell, Evan Susser, Paul Rust, Carl Tart, Jon Gabrus, Amelia Marino, Robert Persinger, Yusong Liu, Sam Seagroves, Emma Erdbrink, Zach Cherry, Betsy Sodaro, Mano Agapion, Mookie Blaiklock, Neil Campbell, Mike Hanford, Jefferson Dutton, Tim Kalpakis, and Matt KowalickOriginal musical accompaniment by Yusong LiuWritten by me. And maybe Evan Susser a little bitEdited and directed and only listenable because of Emma ErdbrinkTo get more Doughboys Double go to patreon.com/doughboysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.