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Did you know that there is a whole industry around the concept of helping deserving people and organizations to receive recognition through winning awards? In this episode we meet and get to know one of the foremost experts in this industry, Donna O'Toole. Donna grew up in the South of England in a real castle. At the age of 16 her family conditions changed, and she had to go to a home with four other girls who also lost their family arrangements. Donna had to go to work although she had wanted to go to university. Eventually she did get to earn her degree.   Donna studied linguistics and found ways to use her growing knowledge of the field. Eventually she discovered the value of recognition and how helping people and companies gain recognition made them better for the experience. She began working to help people and companies earn awards. She will tell us about this fascinating subject and why earning awards is important. She gives us statistics about how after working to win awards and the subsequent recognition sales and overall exposure usually grows.     About the Guest:   Donna O'Toole is an award-winning entrepreneur, international awards judge, and bestselling author of WIN! – the ultimate guide to winning awards. She's also the founder of August Recognition, a global leader in awards strategy and part of the Dent Global group, helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs stand out, scale up, and make a meaningful impact.   Named one of the Top 25 Customer Experience Influencers in the world, Donna has transformed the visibility and credibility of hundreds of businesses - from start-ups to FTSE 100 giants - by helping them win the recognition they deserve. Her clients span global brands, high-growth entrepreneurs, and inspirational leaders across every industry.   Donna is renowned for her outstanding success rate in the most prestigious awards in the world, including The King's Awards for Enterprise. She's passionate about the true value of awards - not just the trophy, but the trust, authority, and growth they generate.   Now, Donna is taking her mission even further. Together with her business partner and Dent Global co-founder Daniel Priestley, she's launching a pioneering new AI venture that's transforming the awards industry - making it safer, simpler, and smarter than ever for people to find, enter, and achieve the awards and recognition that matters.   Ways to connect with Donna:   https://www.augustawards.com/ - to get a free copy of my book: Win! and to get a Free awards list LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnaotoole/ Instagram: @donnaot     About the Host:   Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. 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Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson ** 01:17 Well, hi everyone, and welcome to another episode of unstoppable mindset. I am your host, Michael Hingson, and I think we'll have some fun today. We get to talk to Donna O'Toole, who is over in England, and she has a very interesting story to tell and a profession that she works at regarding awards. We'll get to all that in a bit. I don't want to give it all away, because it's more fun to listen to Donna tell it than it is to listen to me tell it. No one has ever said that I'm boring, but nevertheless, I always think that the people who come on the podcast are much more fun and interesting than I so I can't I can't argue with that, and of course, that's my job to make sure that happens. But anyway, here we are once again with unstoppable mindset. And Donna, I want to welcome you and thank you for being here.   Donna O'Toole ** 02:09 Thank you. It's great to be here with you. Michael, thank you.   Michael Hingson ** 02:13 And it's what about 930 in the evening? Or no, it's up 737   **Donna O'Toole ** 02:17 Well, it's   Michael Hingson ** 02:19 after dinner. Yeah. Well, thank you for being here. And we're, we're really glad to have the opportunity to do this. And so I'd like to start, it's so fun to always start this way. Tell us sort of about the early Donna growing up and all that. Ah, okay.   Donna O'Toole ** 02:35 Um, okay. So, well, I don't tell very many people this actually so secret. One for you, Michael, I actually grew up in a castle, which makes me sound like I lived in a fairy tale, but I didn't. It was definitely not a fairy tale, and I'm not a princess, so I'm sorry to disappoint anybody.   Michael Hingson ** 02:54 Well, what was it like growing up at a castle?   Donna O'Toole ** 02:59 It was, you know what? It's one of those things that when you're an adult, and you look back, you realize how amazing you were, it was, and how lucky you were. But when you're a child, it's just all, you know, isn't it? So, yeah, we were very lucky. I grew up in a town called Arundel, which is in the south of the UK. It's a very historic town, and the reason that I lived there was because my stepdad was the head groundsman at the castle, so he looked after all of the grounds for the Duke of Norfolk. And yeah, it was a it was a wonderful place to live. We used to be naughty and run around and go hiding in nooks and crannies that we shouldn't be. However, I was permanently petrified that there was ghosts and bats and all sorts of things like that.   Michael Hingson ** 03:48 So were there ghosts?   Donna O'Toole ** 03:49 Yes, definitely, certainly, they were making noises like ghosts, and we couldn't identify what they were. So, yeah, there's a few stories around that castle. Actually around I think there's a ghost of a lady in one in the library, and there is a ghost of a Labrador, actually, that people talk about seeing there as well. So I'm sure they were friendly.   Michael Hingson ** 04:14 Did you ever see any ghosts?   Donna O'Toole ** 04:16 I think I convinced myself that I did. On many occasion, my bedroom window looked out over Arundel Cathedral, which is was lit up at night, which looks very spooky. I used to be terrified to look out of the window at night, in case I saw something I didn't want to see.   Michael Hingson ** 04:36 So was the castle drafty and cold in the winter?   Donna O'Toole ** 04:40 Yes, definitely very stone and cold. And we had a ray burn. It's called, it's like an auger type thing where you just, you sort of heat up the kitchen by heating up this oven thing. Yeah, I remember putting wood in it. I remember that,   Michael Hingson ** 04:56 wow. Well, that was kind of fun. So how long did you. Live in the castle.   Donna O'Toole ** 05:00 So I lived in the castle until I was 16, and then her life took a bit of an unexpected turn at that point, and we had a difficult family breakdown that resulted in myself being actually taken into care for a while, so I didn't get to I did. I did finish school and finished my GCSEs exams as they were, but it did mean that I didn't get to continue on my education at that point, as I needed to earn some money and learn how to look after myself. So at 16, I was living in a home with four other girls who were in similar situations to me, which is girls who's through no fault of their own, their families couldn't look after them anymore. And we learned to, you know, live and survive and get through life together. And it was a great adventure. There was ups and downs, for sure, but actually at that point, I needed to get some work, and I also wanted to continue studying, so I ended up becoming an apprentice dental nurse, and that is where I started. And I never expected to go there. Wow.   Michael Hingson ** 06:24 I guess, I guess it is an adventure, though. Yeah,   Donna O'Toole ** 06:27 Life is an adventure, and you've got to be ready for whatever it throws at you. That's what I say. And   Michael Hingson ** 06:31 I think that's a good way to put it. I think that life's an adventure, and I think that we can choose how to look at life no matter what happens, and either we can think things are positive and grow with whatever occurs or not. Yeah, 100% 100% and   Donna O'Toole ** 06:46 actually, if it wasn't for that part of my life, I don't think I would be here today, doing what I'm doing now. So it's, it's incredible how you can't predict where life's going to take you, but you do go on a journey. So I actually became a dental nurse. And then I got bit bored of that, and my brain was always active, trying to think of something new to do. And I spotted a gap in the market for at the time dentists had there was just this legislation that changed that meant that dentists always had to have a nurse or a chaperone in the surgery with them, whereas before they hadn't had to have that. And so what was happening was you had all these small dental practices whereby the the dentist couldn't work if their nurse was on holiday or off sick or on maternity leave or something. So I spotted this gap in the market to be to start a dental nurse agency to fill those gaps, if you pardon the pun, and and to actually go all over Sussex and support the practices that needed help. So that was at the age of 19, I started my first business, and yeah, it was a great   Michael Hingson ** 08:00 success. I was just going to ask how successful it was.   Donna O'Toole ** 08:03 Yeah, it was great, and I really enjoyed it. And I got to know so many people. I trained nurses, which I really enjoyed as well. So I developed myself whilst I was developing them, which was great and and then after that, I I stopped that business and handed it over to some good friends who were brilliant nurses to have my children and to take a little break while I have my two daughters.   Michael Hingson ** 08:27 Now, did you ever get to university or college?   Donna O'Toole ** 08:31 Yeah, so then had my girls, and still I've got a very busy brain that needs a lot of occupying. So I thought, right, what can I do now? I've got two children under the age of four or five. I know I must need something else to do, so I decided to go back, finally, to university, and I studied linguistics, so English language linguistics at the University of Sussex in in the UK. And interestingly, it's incredible, because during that part of my life, I absolutely loved every part of it. I was really passionate about English, and as a child, I'd wanted to be an English teacher, but because my life had gone on a different path, it wasn't something that I'd been able to do. But actually, during that time, I studied large language models and computer mediated communication. And it just absolutely blows my mind that through making that decision and then further decisions later down the road, I'm actually now launching a company that is AI based that is containing large language models. So it's really, like, amazing how you can connect the dots in your in your journey.   Michael Hingson ** 09:45 And of course, you're calling it Donna GPT, right? I had to. I   Donna O'Toole ** 09:51 love it. I'm Michael. I am definitely calling it that now.   Michael Hingson ** 09:56 Well, that's, that is cool though.   Donna O'Toole ** 09:58 Yeah. So when I. Actually completed my degree. I came out of that and thought, right, well, I need to do some work now. And I started writing for businesses. I'm quite a business writer. I'm a real aura of people who can write fiction. I think that's incredible, yeah, but I'm definitely on the factual side. So I started business writing. Then I started, just by coincidence, started writing award entries for some businesses. I then started working with another awards agency, and I really saw, then the power of how awards and recognition helped people to reach their potential in business and in life, and so that then took me on my next journey.   Michael Hingson ** 10:47 Well, awards are, are interesting. And of course, we hear about awards for all sorts of things, but tell me more about the power of awards and where they where they can fit into society.   Donna O'Toole ** 11:00 Yeah. So, so we work from I work with business awards, so generally speaking, so even back then, it was sort of working with entrepreneurs, or entrepreneurial businesses, or even big brands, whereby they wanted to recognize their achievement and they wanted to raise their profile, so they needed to raise brand awareness, perhaps around what they do, their services, their products, and what's always quite I find quite interesting about awards is people who've never been involved in awards tend to come into them with quite skepticism, which is understandable. It's not a regulated industry, so you do have to be a bit skeptical and do due diligence around what awards you're entering. But they come into them with skepticism about themselves and actually whether they have what it takes to win. And very often, what I found was they did have what it takes to win, they just didn't have know how to communicate it in a way that others could understand that they had what it took to win. So my job, as I see it, is to really support them, to communicate their story, their data, their evidence, everything that they're doing, and turn that into a proposition that demonstrates why they would be exceptional at what they do, or their team is exceptional, their brand is exceptional, so that They can stand out in awards.   Michael Hingson ** 12:21 So it's almost like you're helping to train potential award recipients to respect what the awards are and what they do. Yeah,   Donna O'Toole ** 12:31 it is always understanding what they're looking for, what the criteria is, and how they can stand out against it. But also, you know, most people who are involved in a business, whether you're running a business or whether you're a part of a team or you're a manager, we don't have the time to stop and look back and think, wow, what have we done over the last year? What have we achieved? What you know, what's really standing out about us? We just don't give ourselves that time. So recognition and awards is a really good opportunity to stop and look back and celebrate together the development journey that you've been on in your business and and motivate your team and the people around you to do even more because you're recognizing it   Michael Hingson ** 13:13 well. So how did you actually get involved in doing awards in the first place? What that's a pretty unique sort of thing to take on.   Donna O'Toole ** 13:23 Yeah. So it was kind of a journey from starting out in business writing and then moving through into doing a few award entries, and then that became more and more, and then I worked for another organization. And then in 2016 I decided the time was right to launch my own company and to start supporting more people with awards. I was, had already been involved with the industry, so I was very well supported by some great awards in the industry. And so yeah, I I started my new business, and that was called August recognition. And because I'm a linguist, I like words that have extra meanings. And August actually means in its second sense of the word, when you're not using it as the month actually means respected and admired. So in my mind, I had started an agency that enabled people to be respected and admired for what they did, and help them raise their profile that way. So   Michael Hingson ** 14:24 you don't really hear a lot about the industry of helping people get awards, but I gather it's probably a fairly substantial industry around the world.   Donna O'Toole ** 14:35 Yeah, it's 10 billion pound industry in the awards industry in itself. It's 2 billion just in the UK. So yeah, it's a big, big industry. There's so many events connected to awards. There's so many different processes. So yeah, and there's, if you imagine, every different industry there is in the world there's awards for it. I dare you to find an industry where there's not an award. Yeah. Even,   Michael Hingson ** 15:02 I'm sorry, even, even AI. And that's pretty even AI, yeah, yeah. And so when AI starts generating its own awards, then we can probably worry a little bit,   Donna O'Toole ** 15:13 yeah, we're eating ourselves, yeah?   Michael Hingson ** 15:17 But still, it's, it's a fascinating, well, topic and industry to talk about, because I'm sure there's a lot to it. Of course, like with anything, there's also a lot of politics and all that sort of stuff, but, but it must be a fascinating industry to to be a part of and to see when you help somebody get an award. How does all that work? Yeah, so   Donna O'Toole ** 15:42 usually, well, we work with businesses from the smallest business in the world right through to the biggest business in the world, literally. And what I really love about the whole process is you, you as a small business, you can use the same strategies, you can enter the same awards as the biggest businesses can and you can win. So what I really love is that you you don't have to be a certain size, you don't have to be a certain type of business. You just need to be having an impact in some way on something, and then be able to tell It and Prove It, essentially.   Michael Hingson ** 16:19 So how do you as a person in the industry make your money or earn your money as part of all of this? So   Donna O'Toole ** 16:26 we work with clients who are looking for recognition. So for example, a brand may come to us and say, you know, over the last couple of years, we've done some great learning and development projects. We've trained our teams, we've digitized our processes, we've done all of these great things. We'd love to recognize the people that have worked so hard and really, you know, give them the recognition that they deserve. So we will then look at their project, look at their business. You know, what kind of impact has that had on it might be internally. It might be that it's had a great impact for their customers. It might be it's had a great impact for the impact. For the employees. And then we'll look at all of the data around that, and we will create, we will research which are going to be the best awards to recognize them, which criteria they match, which categories they match, and then essentially, we'll support them to execute all of the work that needs to go together to go into the awards process. Someone's once said to me, did you ever think you'd be running a business where you're basically writing exams every single day? Yeah, it's a bit like that. Fortunately, I don't do the writing anymore so, but yeah, I kind of love it.   Michael Hingson ** 17:36 Yeah. Well, it seems like it would be sort of your your writing exams every day, or you're involved in helping to prepare people for the exams.   Donna O'Toole ** 17:45 Yeah, it's very analytical from looking at what's been achieved, but then it's all about communication and how you're going to deliver that to the awards process. And it's all about finding the right awards that are going to give them the right recognition, that's going to really have a return on investment for the motivation of the team, for the brand awareness, whatever it is that their goals are, that they're hoping to get to.   Michael Hingson ** 18:06 Well, so awards in general, it seems to me, create a lot of recognition. And you say that recognition has the power to make people unstoppable? Tell me a little bit more about them. What that means to you? Yeah,   Donna O'Toole ** 18:24 absolutely. Um, something I call awards imposter syndrome, which is where, you know, often, and this typically is with entrepreneurs and smaller businesses. They they'll come to us and say, you know, I'd really love to get some recognition of my brand, but I really, I think we we're doing enough, or don't know if we're worth it or we could really stand out. And actually, you know, what we want to do is make them unstoppable. We we want them to see where all the power is in what they're doing and how they can make a difference in the world. So we will go and discover all of that about their business, and then help them to communicate it in a way that even now they can see what they're doing is brilliant. And then through that recognition, there's a lot of research to show the amount of motivation that awards bring to people, even more so than even a pay rise, you know. So through that recognition, it makes them feel more able. I always say to people you know, don't think about business awards right now. Think about the awards that you won when you were a child. Think about when you were at school and you entered awards in the swimming competitions or dancing competitions. Someone want someone told me today they won a competition for the best recorder player. I said I thought, I thought we had to ban recorders. But you know, when you got that recognition as a child, we didn't think, Oh, my goodness, I'm you know, do I really deserve it? I'm so shy. Let's not tell anyone about this recognition. We loved it, and it enabled us to go on and do more. So we want to do okay, we won that swimming competition. Let's do another swimming competition. Let's really learn our craft and do more and more of what we do better and better. Her and I liked people to try and think of that feeling that they had then and bring that into now with their business. You know, don't be humble about what you're doing, because the more that you can shout about your success, the more that you can help other people to achieve success through what you're doing, and the more you've got a platform to shine a spotlight on something that you believe in and that you want to make a difference in the world about. So, you know it, I call that, I say to people, you know, if you're feeling like a bit of an imposter about awards, one of the best things you can do is to create what we call a who wins when you win campaign. And what that is, is sort of putting a stake in the ground and making a pledge to say, when we win this award, we are going to go and do this great thing, and it might be we're going to go and do a team beach clean together. We're going to mentor some people. We're going to celebrate as a team and go out for the day, or we're going to plant some trees. You know, it could be anything that means something to you, but it's a really good opportunity to seal that recognition with something that reminds you that you are worth it and really helps you get over that imposter syndrome and celebrate your achievement.   Michael Hingson ** 21:14 I assume you also run into the other side of that, which are the people who just think by definition, because they are, whoever they are, they must deserve awards, whether, yeah, must be a lot of that. Yes. So   Donna O'Toole ** 21:27 a while back, because I'm a linguist, I interrogate language all the time. I can't help it. And I would look at, I judge a lot of award entries all from around the world. Judge the leading competitions in many countries. And I would look at these award entries, and I could tell what the person was thinking when they're writing the entry, as they're coming as you're reading it. And I developed these 10 personas of different types of people that enter awards. And so we've got everything from the imposter to the ostrich who wants to hide their head in the sand to the bridesmaid who's always the always, never quite makes it to the podium. And one of those actually is the peacock. And the peacock is the one who thinks they're going to win everything, and does come across like that, but isn't great about taking the feedback when they don't win.   Michael Hingson ** 22:20 Yeah, that's really the issue, isn't it? Right? It's they don't take the feedback, and they don't change what they do and why they do it and how they do it, to be a little bit more humble in what they're all about.   Donna O'Toole ** 22:33 Absolutely, absolutely. We've also got an awards persona called the politician, and that's somebody who doesn't answer any of the questions, and all their numbers don't add up.   Michael Hingson ** 22:46 Now, I wonder what my cat would think about awards. I wonder dogs are humble, but I don't know that cats are necessarily,   Donna O'Toole ** 22:56 yeah, they've definitely got a bit more persona going on, haven't they? I don't   Michael Hingson ** 23:01 know if they necessarily would be interested in awards, because they tend not to want to stand up in front of public and do stuff. That's   Donna O'Toole ** 23:07 true, that's true. Yeah, they're kind of yeah, they're their own creature, aren't they? They are, aren't they? I don't think they think they need awards, actually,   Michael Hingson ** 23:15 yeah, that's right. They don't think they need awards. They think that everybody should just recognize them for who they are,   Donna O'Toole ** 23:20 I might have to add a new persona to my league now.   Michael Hingson ** 23:26 Well, you know, there's, there's value in that, but, but still, so you've, you've helped a lot of people with awards. I wonder if you have a story that you could share where they've received recognition and it just completely changed their lives and what they did and what they do. Oh,   Donna O'Toole ** 23:49 so many, so many of those. Yeah. So, I mean, let's think of an example. So a few years ago, I was working, actually, it was interesting. I was I was introduced by on email, just to a gentleman called Andrew, who I was introduced by the Department of Trade and Industry here in the UK, who said he's got a great story. He's got a great business. He's growing fast. We think he should win some awards. We should talk to you. And so I was like, great. Let's get on a call, Andrew. And every time we booked a call, he didn't turn up to the call. And I thought, oh goodness, you know, it's like three attempts at this call and it's just not happening. And I just emailed him and said, look, it looks like you. Maybe you're not interested in winning awards, so, you know, catch up with me if you ever get the chance. And he emailed me back, actually, this is in the introduction of my books. And he emailed me back, and he said, Donna, I'm so so sorry. I'm going through a really difficult time at the moment. His wife had cancer. His son was being bullied at school, and he was really struggling, and he'd started a business that would have grown very quickly, whilst also as a side hustle, while. Also doing the job, and he was quite overwhelmed. And I said, he said, you know, and he actually said, so if I can't even turn up for a call, how could I possibly win an award? So I said, Oh, my goodness, okay, let me, let's get together, and I'll let you know whether you can win an award or not. But this is a big award we're talking about, because he'd actually been recommended to enter what was the Queen's Awards for Enterprise. It's now the king's Awards, which is the biggest and most prestigious business award in the UK, if not in the world. And I said, let's, you know, you've been recommended for this. Let's, let's at least explore it. So I went over to his house. We had a coffee, I went through everything of his business, and I said, You know what I do? Think you've got what it takes, but I don't think you're in the right mindset to be able to manage so let us help you. So he agreed, we worked on that project, and a year later, because that's how long it takes, I was absolutely delighted. He won the Queen's awards for innovation, and it was game changing for him. And what I really loved about it was, it's a couple of things. So one is because he's a techie person, and he had launched it was a software product that he'd developed. He'd put the logo for the award on his website, and he measured the impact that that was making on his website, which is really useful for me to know, because often people don't do that. And he got came back to me in a couple of months later, and he said, in three months, his sales have gone up by 30% because of the impact of winning this award. And you know, when you're running a business and you're trying to run a family and you've got other things going on that are really important, you need your sales to go up without you having to work harder, because it gives you the free time. It gives you the ability to employ people to support you. It gives you then the time back with your family when they need you most. So I was absolutely delighted for him that it had an impact on him and his business that would enable him to actually have the time that he needed with his family and help them and support them. So that was something that was game changing in my mind, for, you know, for a really personal reason. And I was delighted he was happy to share that in in my book. Yeah, so that that was a lovely one.   Michael Hingson ** 27:14 So what is kind of the common thread? Or, how do you what is it you see in someone that makes them award winning, that that genuinely makes them award winning, as opposed to the politicians and peacock   Donna O'Toole ** 27:28 Okay, so what it is is they need to be making an impact in some way. And I think people tend to be quite fixated on on measuring or looking at their customer service, but I'm looking at their customer impact. So what their customer impact is that's something customer service is transactional, right? Customer impact is transformational. So what is it that you're doing that is making a difference or making life easier in some way for your customers? Or it is could be internal as well. So it could be your employees, for example, but generally it's impact. Now, with Andrew's story, the software that he developed, it was the first software that had the biggest ability to, I mean, I'm not a techie, so I'm probably describing this in the wrong way, the ability to display charts and graphs with the biggest amount of numbers. So we think, Okay, well, why is that important? Well, these are the graphs and the charts that are going into ECG machines in hospitals. These are going into universities to do research. You know? These are going into all sorts of things, stocks and shares. They're going into Formula One racing cars. There's so many, there's so much impact coming out from having designed that software that it's having an impact on us as humanity, and that's the kind of golden thread that you want in your award, is, what is the impact that you're having, and where can you show and prove that it's making a difference to someone, somehow, somewhere?   Michael Hingson ** 28:56 And I assume there are, we've talked about it, but I assume that there are a lot of people who are award winners who never, just never thought they would be, even though they're, they're perfectly capable and, oh yeah, they're deserving, but they, they don't, they're not doing it to seek the award. They're doing it to do what they want to do.   Donna O'Toole ** 29:18 Yeah, and they need, they need the recognition to shine that you know, 90% of businesses are small businesses now, and it's a very noisy world out there when you're trying to sell your products and services, you need to be able to do something that helps you to cut through and to get into customers minds and build trust. 85 Nielsen did a study 85% of customers now want to see credible awards on your website, on your products, before they will have the trust layer there to buy from you. What's really interesting is, years ago, we had, you remember when reviews came out? So Amazon was one of the first organizations to do reviews. I actually studied. Reviews and the mechanisms and language structures in them. And we all trusted reviews at the beginning, because, oh, great, you know, someone's going to tell us what their experience was of this thing, and we love it. And then as time went on and as the decades have progressed, we then learned not trust reviews, because it was like, Oh, hang on, they might be fake reviews, or, you know, that could be a competitor, putting a bad review on a competitor. So there's lots of reasons then not to trust reviews. So then we go, oh, well, what do we trust? Then we can't just trust what the business is telling us. We need something that's external, that's third party, and that's going to enable us to trust that brand. And then what we saw then is the pandemic happened, and we all went to shopping online. We all went to living online, and we all saw businesses fall apart and lose money who we never expected to because they didn't have the digital transformation turn around quick enough, or for whatever reason, there was a lot of businesses that suffered in the pandemic, and a lot thrived, and since that then, it was almost like awards and reviews together became even more important to all of us, because we needed something to help us to trust the brands other than, you know, the strongest referral, which is a word of mouth referral. So if you haven't had a word of mouth referral and you've gone online and you found something through a search, how do you know whether you can trust putting your money into that business to buy its products or services? So this is really where we come back to recognition, to say, Well, no, this is a this brand gives excellent customer service, or this brand is a great place to work. It really looks after its employees. So there's a huge amount of reasons now why businesses do awards to demonstrate they are trustworthy in so many ways like nowadays. You know, we live in a world where employees want to work for organizations that will look after them and that will treat them well, so that employees looking for jobs will go out looking for the businesses that have got a great place to work accreditation or award because it makes them trust that they're going to be looked after. Well,   Michael Hingson ** 32:08 it's interesting. Nielsen did a study back in 2016 regarding brand brand loyalty and disabilities, and what they found was that people with disabilities are at least 35% more likely to stay with an organization and buy from an organization that has done things like really taken the Time to make their websites accessible and to make their their environment welcoming to people with disabilities, because it is so hard to oftentimes deal with companies they're they're companies that that I deal with their websites. They're just not accessible, and they don't want to change, and it's not magic to make them accessible, but they don't, and then there are other companies that do, and I agree with the Nielsen study. It makes perfect sense, because the reality is, you're going to steal with companies that that really take the time to show that they value you being there, yeah,   Donna O'Toole ** 33:17 well, it's interesting, actually, because I've been looking at this in the awards industry and accessibility, and it's something that I'm passionate about as well. And so we've just written a white paper, we've just done some research, commissioned some research, and we've just written a white paper on accessibility and awards, because we want people to be recognized, whatever, whoever, whatever they do, it shouldn't be saved for anyone who isn't, you know, doesn't have a disability or can't access their forms. You know, it should be open to absolutely everybody. So we've been looking into that now and seeing, you know, what is it that we can do to influence the industry to be more accessible and to really share recognition for all?   Michael Hingson ** 33:59 Yeah, well, and, and it's important, I think, to do that, because there have been enough statistics to show that roughly 25% of the population has some sort of a disability in the traditional sense of the word. Now, I have a different view than that. I believe that everyone on the planet has a disability, and for most people, their disability is you're light dependent. You don't do well in the dark, and if suddenly you're in a building and the power goes out or whatever, you scramble around trying to find a light source or a smartphone or a flashlight or whatever. But the reality is that all those light sources do is cover up your disability. On the other hand, I do recognize that there are people. We're in a minority by any standard, because we are, we are not the traditional, if you will, person. We do tend to be blind, or we tend to be deaf or hard of hearing, or we tend to be low vision, or we don't walk, and there are fewer of. Less than there are of the rest of you light dependent people, and so you don't recognize the disability that's there. But it's, it's important, I think, for people to recognize it. Because in reality, when people suddenly realize, Oh, I've got my own challenges, then you get to be more aware of and want to, at least a lot of times, think about ways to make the world a more inclusive place overall.   Donna O'Toole ** 35:27 I think that's such a great way of looking at it, and it really helps immediately. I couldn't see exactly what you you're saying is, yeah, 100% as soon as the lights go out, I'm completely incapable of knowing what to do next. So, yeah, you're absolutely right.   Michael Hingson ** 35:44 Yeah, it is. It is one of those things that we just don't deal with enough. But nevertheless, it's, it's there. So there, there are a lot of reasons to to deal with access, and that's why I work with a company called accessibe that has been they started smaller and narrower in scope, but they have become very robust in doing things to make the internet a more inclusive place. And so one of the things that they've learned is you can't do it all with AI, although AI can help. And so there are so many things to be done, but the reality is, there are a lot of different kinds of disabilities that really need the Internet to and website creators to pay attention to their needs, to make sure that they, in fact, do what's necessary to make the web accessible to those people. It's a challenge.   Donna O'Toole ** 36:40 It is, and we're going through that challenge at the moment, actually. So I'm just launching a new business, and it's called, it's an AI platform that's going to enable people to do exactly what we do as an agency, find, enter and win awards, but on a platform that is accessible to everybody. So it's aI enabled. But obviously, as you exactly say, that's not the end of the story. So there's a lot of work to do, and we're doing lots of research to find out what we need to do to make sure that that is accessible to everybody, because we want to enable more people to have a good chance of getting the recognition they deserve through a platform that enables them to do that, rather than perhaps miss out on really vital recognition that could help to promote what they do just because they can't access it.   Michael Hingson ** 37:31 Yeah, well, and it happens way too, way too often. Yeah. And it's not like it's magical to make the web more inclusive. It's just that a lot of people don't know how to do it. Although the information is readily available, they just don't consider it a priority.   Donna O'Toole ** 37:48 Yeah, absolutely. So yeah, we're really putting this front and center. My business partner is Daniel Priestley. He's just been on the driver CEO actually talking about the AI side of it. So together, we're really working at trying to join all the dots so that we get all the right technologies in there and ways of working. So I'll be getting you beta testing that. Michael,   Michael Hingson ** 38:14 absolutely. And if there's any way to help, I am very happy to help. Thank you. So Don't, don't hesitate to reach out. So we will. We've now said that publicly for the whole world, that's all right. So what do you say to the person who says winning an award is just not for   Donna O'Toole ** 38:33 me? I think often, you know, I was thinking about this earlier, actually, and I was thinking, you know, there's different things that we're all in favor of and all not in favor of most of the time, when I come across people who say a winning awards is not, for me, is they either haven't been involved in an awards process before, or they feel a bit shy of it and like a bit of an imposter. And, you know, it's a risk, isn't it? You're putting yourself up to be judged, ultimately. So it does take a bit of courage, and it takes a bit of reflection. So, you know, I say, Look at what impact you're having, you know, go away and see, have you got impact on your customers? Somehow, have you got impact on your community? Somehow? It doesn't all have to be about transactional business. It could be that actually you're doing something great for the environment or sustainability or for a community source or for charity, you know, so what are you doing that's making a difference, and it could recognition help you to do more of that? Could it give you the spotlight to enable you to do more of that purpose? Because if it could, then why not, you know, why not do it and get some recognition?   Michael Hingson ** 39:36 Yeah, well, and that makes sense. And but some people may still just continue to say, well, I don't really think I've done that much, and so it isn't for me.   Donna O'Toole ** 39:47 Yeah, absolutely. And you'll always have people who don't want to do everything at the end of the day, you know, it's probably, realistically, it's probably, you know, the top 10% of businesses that are looking to win awards because they're already in that zone or. Where they're, you know, they're growing, they're they're trying to transform. They're always jumping on the next best thing. So, you know, it's a good way to benchmark ourselves as well, and to say, you know, how can I progress this year? Well, what would it take for me to win this particular award? Let's say, let's have a look at what it would take, and let's see if we can get to the business, to that stage, because that way you can develop the business first, before you even think of entering the award, so that you have got the impact, and you have got, you know, all the right things to show that you're making a difference.   Michael Hingson ** 40:31 Yeah, and you brought up a point earlier, which I think is extremely interesting, the whole issue of awards and reviews, one of the things that I do when I'm looking at buying a product that I'm not overly familiar with is I love to look at the worst reviews for the product. Yeah, they're the most fun, because you find out really quickly. If you look at those reviews, you find out whether the person really knows what they're talking about or not and whether they really got good arguments. And I find that the people who give the bad reviews generally are, are not, are not necessarily, really giving you substantive information that you can use.   Donna O'Toole ** 41:15 Yeah, exactly. That's often the way I am. I actually studied reviews, and I looked at the different language structures and reviews of different retail stores, and how, how the the language that the people used in their reviews influenced the buyers. And it was really funny, because this is back in the days. This is just when I was at university. I was doing my dissertation, and it was what we were looking for. What I was looking for was what represent, what people felt represented good value for money. Because no matter how much money you've got, whether you've got a pound to spend or 1000 pounds to spend, you just want to get good value for money for what you're spending. So it doesn't really matter how pricey the product is. It matters your perception of good value for money, and that's essentially what tends to come across in a review, even if people don't say it is whether they think it's good value for money or not, whether it's the brand or the actual product. And it was really funny, because I did this whole study, and I came up with a structure that retailers should use to give to their reviewers to then put the review in in the most helpful way possible for the people then looking at the reviews who want to purchase the product, and I it was great, and I was really happy with it, and got first class and all of that. Anyway, a while later, I bought a coat from a store called Debenhams in the UK, which is now only online. But I bought this coat, I wrote a review and put it on their website. And it was quite the early days of reviews. Still, two days later, Debenhams called me, and I couldn't believe it, because when you had to leave your review, you had to leave your name and number, and it was like, I said, it's a very new thing then. And they actually telephoned me, and they said, Hello, we want to say thank you for your review that you left about this coat, and I still have the coat. And because, because of your review, we sold out the product. And so we want to say thank you. So we're sending you a voucher. And I got this voucher through the post. And I mean, you wouldn't get that, I don't think nowadays, no, but it really showed me the difference that a review could make on a product back then, you know, and how writing the right type of review, not just saying it's great, but why it's great, why I considered it good value for money about the material and the sizing and the shape and all of the quality and that kind of thing. It gave people reassurance to buy, and that's what we're looking for when we're looking at reviews. And that's where awards can come in and kind of secure that trust as well. I don't know about you, but I get down rabbit holes with reviews on things like trip,   Michael Hingson ** 43:52 oh yeah. Well, what I found is, if I look at the positive, the best reviews, I get more good technical information, and I got and I get more good product knowledge, but then I look at the bad reviews, and the reason I look at those is I want to see if they truly are giving me the same information the other way, and they don't. They're it's totally emotional, and a lot of times it is just not, in fact, what I or others find with the products, and that the bad reviews tend not to really give you nearly the information that the bad reviewers think they're giving you if you if you read them carefully. And I think that gets back to your whole issue of studying language, but still, they're not giving you the information that they really ought to be giving you. And, you know, I've had some where somebody gave a bad review to a product because the box arrived and it was open or wasn't sealed. Well, yeah, all right, so what   Donna O'Toole ** 44:55 exactly I know it's ridiculous. I mean, I think we're as consumers a bit more. Pragmatic about it nowadays, but as businesses, we need to be able to demonstrate to our customers in every way possible, you know. And that's why social media now and user generated content is so popular. Because we don't want to see what it looks like on a model anymore. We want to see what it looks like on a real life, personal we want to hear someone's like real life, day to day experience of something, as opposed to a polished article on it, right,   Michael Hingson ** 45:26 which, which is, is the way it ought to be. And again, that gets back to substance. And the the people who give really good reviews are generally the ones that are giving you substance. I've had some bad reviewers that had very good reasons for why they feel the way they do. And then you look at it and you go, Well, maybe it doesn't fit in their situation or, aha, they really know what they're talking about. I'm going to take that into consideration when I look at buying this product or not. But a lot of them   Donna O'Toole ** 45:57 don't. Absolutely, no, absolutely, yeah, I could do this for days.   Michael Hingson ** 46:04 Yeah. Well, it is. It is fascinating, but it's part of human nature   Donna O'Toole ** 46:09 psychology, isn't I tell you when else it comes up and it's quite interesting. So often we make companies may approach us and say, Leo, we want to win awards to be the best place to work. And we'll say, okay, great, you know, tell us about the workplace, and we'll go through all these different criteria with them, and they tell us all this great stuff. And then we go and do our own research as well, because we need to verify this, right? And we go on to glass door, and then we see some horrendous reviews from employees that have left. I think, okay, maybe this is, maybe this is not quite all the story we're getting here. Yeah. So, you know, the thing with awards is, if you are saying anything about your business, you're going to have to prove it. So reviews from your customers and reviews from your employees are super important for awards. Actually,   Michael Hingson ** 46:59 I find as a speaker that letters of recommendation are extremely important. In fact, I even put it in my contract that if someone likes the talk, then I expect to get a letter of recommendation. And for a good amount of people, they do that, although I've had some people who forget or just don't. But the letters are extremely valuable, especially when they go into detail about not just the talk, but like in my case, I view when I visit a customer, or when I view when I talk about going to speak somewhere, I believe that I'm a guest like anyone who goes, and it's not about me, it's about them. It's about the event. It's about the people who are putting it on. It's about the audience. And I always want to make sure that I do everything I can to be as not a problem as possible. And I know that there are some people that don't do that. I had a I had an event once where I went and spoke, and while there, I talked to the person who brought me in, and I said, What's the most difficult speaker you ever had? Had come here? And I was just curious. I was curious to see what he say without any hesitation. He said, We had a woman who came to speak, and we honored the contract, although still don't know why, but she insisted that in the green room, and so there had to be one, but in the green room there had to be a brand new, never used crystal champagne flute full of pink M M's. Now what does that have to do with being a speaker? Well, I know some people just like to take people through the wringer. They want to try to drive the point home that they're the bosses. Well, I think that, you know, I know what I can do. What I said to the guy, though afterward I said, Well, okay, I hear you. They actually did find peak Eminem. So was interesting. I said, Well, let me just tell you that if you bring cheese and crackers, I'll share them with you.   49:10 They brought you that we had fun, yes,   Michael Hingson ** 49:13 but, you know, but, but he, he understood that there were no demands. I wouldn't do that. I just think that that's not what I'm supposed to do as a speaker. My job is to in a well, inspire and motivate and and to educate. But it's not my job to be difficult. And I've gotten some wonderful letters that say how easy I made it to work with them, which is great. Yeah, fantastic. I'm sure you did. So it's, it's a lot of fun to to see some of those, and I've gotten some great stories over the years, which is really   Speaker 1 ** 49:46 a lot, and that's why they love to have you. Well, I hope so   Michael Hingson ** 49:53 we still do it, and it's a lot of fun to help and motivate and inspire. But yeah, I. I and by the way, I guess I'd never be interested in pink M M's anyway, so I wouldn't see the colors. So,   Donna O'Toole ** 50:08 yeah, glass of water is just about the thing on my list.   Michael Hingson ** 50:12 Yeah, well, you know, I'll take M M's if they show up. And I'm not going to demand them, that's okay. But you know, people are interesting. So once somebody's won an award, you've talked about this some, but when I once somebody has won an award, what's next?   Donna O'Toole ** 50:28 So next, it's all about, well, sharing it to demonstrate why people often forget to tell people why they've won an award. They just say that they've won an award. I think it's important to say, why? Like, what is it? What is it? What impact are you having? What's the difference that you're making out there in the world? Why have you won and share that on your profile? As I said, you know, people buy from people now as well. If you're winning an award as a leader or as a speaker or as an entrepreneur, you know people want to know about that because it helps to give credibility to what you do and trust like, just like those letters of referral that you're talking about. So, you know, get that on your LinkedIn profile, get it onto your podcast, you know, all of those different things, and take pride in your work and share that   Michael Hingson ** 51:14 I had a salesperson I hired is my favorite sales guy, and when I asked him, as I asked everybody who came to apply for jobs, what are you going to be selling for us? Tell me about that. He is the only person who ever said, The only thing I really have to sell is myself and my word. Your product is stuff, and it's all about trust and it's all about honoring my word. And he said, The only thing I asked from you is that you backed me up. And I said, well, as long as you do a good job, you know, but he understood it, and he's actually the only person that I ever hired that really articulated that, but that was always the answer I was looking for, because it really told me a lot about him. Just that simple answer told me more about him than anything else anyone, even he could say,   Donna O'Toole ** 52:06 yeah, absolutely. So it's so important, and you know, so I'm part of a key person of influence program that Daniel Priestley runs, and it's I do profile coaching for entrepreneurs to help them to become a key person of influence in their in their industry. And now that's not being an influencer. That's being someone who's known for being good at what they do and being a key person in that industry. And you know, work flows to you if people know what you do and know who to come to because you're the expert in that area, if you're a small business, you're an entrepreneur, you're struggling to get leads, then actually maybe you need to make yourself put bit more known. People tend to be bit shy and hide behind their brand. But you know, if you look at people like Richard Branson, you know, we when you trust an entrepreneur, then you will buy from the brand. And there's many more entrepreneurs I could mention, who when the trust is lost with them because of their behavior in some way, then their brand suffers. It's quite clear to see, yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 53:09 do you find that most people who win an award do carry on and do positive things as a result, and that their brand and what they do improves, or is some people win and just falls by the wayside.   Donna O'Toole ** 53:27 Generally speaking, if you're the people that are going in for awards, the brands that are going forwards, they're progressive, so they usually progress with it. There's a piece of research that shows that businesses that have won awards are around 77% more valuable than businesses without awards even five years after winning. And that's because when you're going for an award in business, you've got to do a lot of develop. You know, there's got to be some good stuff happening in your business. And so naturally, the businesses that are doing those good things want to keep doing more of those good things internally, and so they tend to keep driving the business forward. And they have that motivation. They have motivated teams who are being recognized for the work that they're doing, and all of that naturally pushes them forward. So in five years time, they're still leagues ahead of their competitors that are not winning awards.   Michael Hingson ** 54:20 So always worth exploring winning awards. Oh, 100% Yeah. If   Donna O'Toole ** 54:27 I always say, I think, quote Nelson Mandela on this, you've got nothing to lose. You'll either win or you'll learn. If you don't win, then you should learn something about what you do need to do to win, and that will bring your business on.   Michael Hingson ** 54:39 Absolutely agree it's like, I also believe there's no such thing as failure. Failure is really it didn't go the way you planned. And so what do you learn in order to make that not happen again?   Donna O'Toole ** 54:51 Yeah, exactly, that exactly. So we need that kind of resilience in business today,   Michael Hingson ** 54:57 if people listening and watching this. Just take away one lesson and get one piece of advice out of this. What should it be?   Donna O'Toole ** 55:04 Understand your impact? I would say people don't often understand their impact. So ask your customers, ask your employees, what's improved since we've been working together? What? What if? What's improved for you since you've been using our product? And then calculate up what is that impact that you're having? You know, if 90% of your customers are saying that since using your product, I don't know, they're they're they're having a better their their accounts are better, or their skin is better. You whatever it is your product or your service is, then you've got impact that you're having. So start investigating what that impact is, and then that will help to steer you towards which kind of awards you could potentially be winning as well.   Michael Hingson ** 55:47 And of course, if you really think about your impact and whoever you are and whatever business you're doing, and you do monitor that, then that's one of the most important things that you can do about your business anyway, and people should be doing that.   Donna O'Toole ** 56:01 Yeah, exactly. But probably 90% of people that come to me aren't measuring their impact, and so it's a surprise, but I always say, Well, if you don't know what your impact is, how do you know that what your product or your services works? Just because people are buying it, you still need to know what your impact is. How do you measure impact? Oh, you can measure it in so many different ways, and you want in awards to be able to demonstrate it both quantitatively and qualitatively. So typically, in large corporate organizations, they will be measuring impact. So there's something called net promoter scores. So, you know, they'll be asking customers, would they recommend them? They'll ask them what they're enjoying about their products and things. So they tend to have some kind of measurement built into their process, in their customer departments, however, in smaller businesses, often they don't. So I say, you know, draw up a simple survey, ask your customers what's changed since you've been working with us. Let's say you're a service provider. So are you less stressed since you've been working with us? Do you have more revenue coming in since you've been working with us? What is it? And get them to answer a little survey. And then you could go all this collective impact that you can put together to look at the percentages and see what that's telling you. And if you don't want to know what the impact is in your business, then I question why you don't want to why   Michael Hingson ** 57:16 you're in the business in the first place, exactly. Well, tell us about your book. You've mentioned books several times, yeah.   Donna O'Toole ** 57:23 So I wrote a book called Win, of course, raise your profile and grow your business through winning awards. And really, it's a toolkit for for entrepreneurs. I was working with a lot of large businesses, and, you know, I was conscious that small businesses don't always have the resources to win awards or to be able to outsource. So I wrote a book that they could use to follow the toolkit, essentially, of winning awards. So that's developing their strategy, knowing understanding how awards work and which ones would suit their business, setting awards goals, understanding criteria. What does innovation really mean? What do they want to see? What kind of evidence do I need to provide? How do I know if it's the right race for me? All of those things. So it takes you end to end, through the awards journey internationally. You know, no matter where you are, you can follow the same process, and you could nowadays, it's really important to become the most award winning in your sector, so you can follow the process to get there. And that's a hugely valuable tagline.   Michael Hingson ** 58:26 And I appreciate that you sent us a picture of the book cover, and it is in the show notes. I hope people will go get   Donna O'Toole ** 58:31 it absolutely and it is on Audible as well, so that everyone can access it. So yeah, enjoy listening to my voice a lot more.   Michael Hingson ** 58:39 I was just going to ask if you read it. I did read it for you.   Donna O'Toole ** 58:44 Do you know what it was? I was so proud of that I was more proud of the audible recording than I was of writing at the book. But I don't know why. I think it's because I actually really enjoy listening to books on audio. So I'm quite passionate about listening. I like listening to the actual author's voice, though. So I found I was quite interesting, actually, when I found, when I recorded it, that was quite good at recording audio. The studio guy that I was working with was like, Oh, you're really good at this. We could just drop it words back in if there was a mistake.   Michael Hingson ** 59:14 There you are. See, it is so much better to edit today than it used to be, because now it is. It is all electronic, and I, I edit from time to time, just different things and all that I don't we work on not editing the podcast. That is, I don't want to cut out part of a conversation, because it is a conversation, but, but now you can do so many things, like, if there's a lot of noise, you can even filter that out without affecting the camera. It is so cool.   Donna O'Toole ** 59:43 Yeah, very, very clever. So, yeah, get it on Audible. There you   Michael Hingson ** 59:47 go. Well, great. Well, I hope people will Well, I want to thank you for being here. This has been a lot of fun, and you should get an award for doing it. That's all there is to it. But I really appreciate you being here. And. I appreciate all of you out there listening to us and watching us. Love to get your thoughts. How do people reach out to you? Donna, if they'd like to to talk with you,   Donna O'Toole ** 1:00:09 absolutely. So you can con

Steven and Ian open with an acknowledgement of the show's fifth anniversary, which actually occurred a few weeks ago (0:30). From there, they note the announcement of yet another new Taylor Swift album and liken her to the MCU (3:43). They also talk about Steven's son recently getting into Eminem, and the scarcity of "danger-coded" music now (11:45). After that, they talk about the new Ethel Cain album and disagree slightly on its strengths and weaknesses (24:13). They also note the arrival of a new Chance The Rapper album, and how such news would have been a much bigger deal 10 years ago (33:43). Then they do a "yay or nay" on My Chemical Romance (46:00).In Recommendation Corner, Ian talks about the slow-core band Teethe and Steven goes for veteran indie rocker Cass McCombs (49:52).New episodes of Indiecast drop every Friday. Listen to Episode 252 here and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can submit questions for Steve and Ian at indiecastmailbag@gmail.com, and make sure to follow us on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) for all the latest news. We also recently launched a visualizer for our favorite Indiecast moments. Check those out here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In hour two, reacting to the breaking news that the Miami Heat traded Haywood Highsmith to the Brooklyn Nets. Hoch learns something new about the defending Premier League Champions. Plus, Crowder defends Eminem creating an entire verse by rhyming the word “silver”.

Hear the full episode over on our PATREON! Bros, there's a LOT going on right now! On today's ep, we dive into the latest goings on in Hollywood, including new celebrity couples, new movie studio breakups, and the surprise horror hit dominating the box office. We also chat about Eminem's controversial new popcorn bucket, Ice Cube's almost iconically derided new War of the Worlds film, and the upcoming indie film boom coming out of India!

After their car breaks down, a young couple stumbles into the bizarre and otherworldly home of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.  Join us as we chat about a brutal on-screen death for Eminem, an eye-opening orgy, and the good ol' days when Twitter was fun. Let's do the time warp again and find out if The Rocky Horror Picture Show stands the Test of Time.

Mariah Carey is, in many ways, a definitive diva. She's got the pipes, she's got the style, and the attitude. Behind Mariah's coy smile and wind blown curls, though, there is a person who has survived extraordinary circumstances. As Mariah Carey was blowing up as one of the most famous and successful recording artists in the world, she was living a double life - one that belies an all-too-familiar power imbalance. Joining Tess to chat through Mariah's early life, which ultimately inadvertently leads her to get mixed up with the rapper Eminem, is the actor Kara Luiz (“The Studio”, “Hacks”) @karaluiz. Read “The Meaning of Mariah Carey” Follow Pop Mystery Pod on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @popmysterypod Pop Mystery Pod is written and produced by Tess Barker @tesstifybarker. Produced by Tyler Hill. Theme song by Rick Wood @Rickw00d.Support independent pop journalism and join us on Patreon at Pop Mystery Pod. Get access to ad free episodes, bonus content, and polls about upcoming topics. patreon.com/PopMysteryPodFollow Tess's other podcasts Lady to Lady and Toxic: The Britney Spears Story wherever you get your pods. Make sure to leave us a review! And tell a friend about the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Xbox just keeps taking hits, and there is no way to spin it. Sony takes one on the chin too, as their Live Service goals aren't playing out the way they hoped. Plus Blizzard loses Rod, Strauss is the ultimate hype man, and Battlefield is back? Plus Paramount sets its sights on its new future, DC Studios has a plan, Captain Jack Sparrow might be back. Plus Reviews of Black Bag, Twisted Metal Season 2 and the first two episodes of Alien Earth.

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We have the man with the large wang and phone shooting in the Ill-Advised News. Anthony sees if theatre loving Cass is down with heavy machinery Romeo and Juliet, Cass tries the latest Eminem verse, and we play Can’t Beat Cassiday. Josh Allen impresses with his joke brain, but Cass has some questions. We discuss hotel etiquette, play Name That Steve, and have a double dose of crazy tee behavior in the Ill-Advised News. Support the show and follow us here Twitter, Insta, Apple, Amazon, Spotify and the Edge! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The EP Season concludes with a major announcement regarding Season 17 and Moulz & Mel once again reviewing hip-hop's premier whiteboy, Eminem, with his one and only extended play taking center stage, Slim Shady EP. ----------------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (7:31 - 10:13) -- The Rap Rankings Game (26:36) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (1:22:55) -- Slim Shady EP Info (1:42:23) -- An Important Announcement From Moulz & Mel Regarding Season 17 (1:58:31) -- Track 1: "Intro (Slim Shady)" (2:11:48) -- Track 2: "Low Down, Dirty" (2:16:34) -- Track 3: "If I Had..." (2:41:13) -- Track 4: "Just Don't Give A Fuck" (2:42:06) -- Track 5: "Mommy" (2:42:46) -- Track 6: "Just The Two Of Us" (2:43:47) -- Track 7: "No One's Iller" (2:44:22) -- Track 8: "Murder, Murder" (3:24:53) -- Track 9: "If I Had... [Radio Edit]" (4:29:18) -- Track 10: "Just Don't Give A Fuck [Radio Edit]" (4:31:42) -- Ranking Slim Shady EP (4:33:06) -- Outro (4:35:05)

After last week's thorough breakdown of Happy Gilmore, it's time to run it back with the 2025 update, as Ryan Castle dissects the brand new Adam Sandler comedy that's got the whole world buzzing - Happy Gilmore 2!  Did it live up to the hype after 30 years in the making? We break it down with 3 simple categories: What worked? What didn't work? And what the F*ck was that?  Was there a different way it could've been produced? Who made the best cameo? What was the funniest scene? It's a full dissection of Netflix's brand new feature film, and it's coming up NEXT!

The LSS Boyz continue their journey to crown the Best Album of the 21st century (so far) by pitting a bonafide classic in Eminem's The Marshall Mathers LP against a modern classic in Tyler The Creator's IGOR. Every episode this season, Cole and Charles each nominate one album they feel should be in contention for the 21st century's best. Each album is discussed individually before the two albums battle head to head, where Cole and Charles argue until they can agree on the better album. The winning album from each episode advances to the season finale Royal Rumble, where the LSS boys will face off one last time until they can finally agree on the Best Album of the 21st Century. New episodes every Tuesday. Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles Holmes Producer: Justin Sayles Audio/Video Editing: Kevin Pooler Video Engineer: Chris Wohlers Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We discuss the hottest topics from the week!AMC Working to Shorten AdsWeapons Takes Weekend Box OfficeWB's Aggressive Password CrackdownsWB's Theattical GoalsJames Gunn Says...Spider-Punk Animated Movie in DevelopmentThor's New ChapterNo Obi-Wan in Ahsoka s2Macaulay Culkin Prefers the Sequel'The Paper' TeaserEminem's Popcorn Bucket& SO MUCH MORE!Join the conversation... FacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubeRate/Review/Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube

Quake discusses Diddy's legal team denying speaking to Donald Trump about pardon, Kodak Black's lawyer reacting to demand for $10.6 million default judgement, Busta Rhymes sued by ex assistant, Gunna responding to Young Thug's tweet and delete, JID speaking on working with Eminem and defending J Cole, NBA YoungBoy breaking mind blowing record on Billboard, Eminem ‘STANS' documentary review and much more.(00:00) - Intro(11:38) - Diddy's Legal Team Denies Speaking To Donald Trump About Pardon(15:35) - Kodak Black's Lawyer Reacts To Demand For $10.6 Million Default Judgement(18:33) - Busta Rhymes Sued By Ex Assistant Alleged Assault & Labor Law Violations(21:56) - Gunna Responds To Young Thug's Tweet And Delete(29:15) - JID Speaks On Working With Eminem And Defends J. Cole(38:07) - NBA YoungBoy Breaks Mind Blowing Record On Billboard(43:42) - Eminem ‘STANS' Documentary Review(55:10) - New Music(55:38) - Album Sales

Episode 175 is packed with juicy gaming news, including a retail leak that spills the beans on the ROG Xbox Ally handheld's release date. Plus, we're celebrating a major sales milestone for the PS5 and scratching our heads over Eminem's chill reaction to being called "The Guy From." - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Support the podcast on Cash App: https://cash.app/$2BGPodcast Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/GbE3FA9ExC Listen to our episodes live on Kick! https://kick.com/2brothersgaming Listen to our episodes live on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNS1AE-B-hU_Lsx5Lb5UBnA Follow Us On Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567044685707&mibextid=LQQJ4d Watch us play games on Twitch! https://m.twitch.tv/2brothersgamingpodcast Here is Ashton's (armoury987) personal Twitch Channel https://www.twitch.tv/armoury987 Here is Ryland's (Quixs) personal Twitch Channel https://twitch.tv/Quiixxss Here is Ashton's (armoury987) personal Kick Account https://kick.com/armoury987 Here is Ryland's (Quixs) personal Kick Account https://Kick.com/Quixs Here is Ashton's (armoury987) personal YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@armoury987 Here is Ryland's (Quixs) personal YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@Quixs Here is our merch on RedBubble 2BrothersGaming.redbubble.com Here is our merch on Printify https://2-brothers-gaming-merch.printify.me/ Here is our merch on Tee-public http://tee.pub/lic/2bgpodcast Here is our Flowpage https://www.flowcode.com/page/2brothersgaming Music: Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sources: Retail Leak Reveals ROG Xbox Ally Handheld Release DateIGNhttps://www.ign.com › articles › retail-leak-reveals-rog-x... PS5 Reaches Another Major Sales MilestoneGame Ranthttps://gamerant.com › ... › Core News › PS5 News Eminem Doesn't Seem to Mind When People Call Him ...IGNhttps://www.ign.com › articles › eminem-doesnt-seem-to...

Matty tells us about the time he met Denzel Washington. An important PSA for Pixar. Outside Lands is this weekend - don't forget your jacket! Don't do it! Freakier Friday premiers today, and Bob is excited. Eminem's ‘Stans' is in limited theaters, coming later this year to streaming. An old intern scammed Vinnie, poor guy. Does a layover in an airport count as having been in that state? Or are airports not really a place? Pro athletes say they aren't competing for your entertainment, just to win and make money. And Boozy Nerd News!

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticBecome A Patron Of The Notorious Mass Effect Podcast For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme! Join Our Patreon Here: https://ow.ly/oPsc50VBOuHJoin Analytic Dreamz in this Notorious Mass Effect segment as we dive into JID's 4th studio album, God Does Like Ugly, released August 8, 2025. This 15-track project, following The Forever Story (2022), features the lead single “WRK” and standout tracks like “YouUgly,” “Glory,” and “Community.” JID's raw, gritty sound marks a bold new era, amplified by the GDLU (Preluxe) EP with features from Eminem, Lil Yachty, and 6LACK. Analytic Dreamz explores the album's lyrical depth, production, and JID's creative evolution.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Eminem opened up about his addiction on his new documentary. Cassie posted for the first time on Instagram after giving birth. Selena Gomez opens up on the Therapuss podcast about how her and Taylor Swift became besties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Pop Culture Pastor, Dave and Cody dive deep into Happy Gilmore 2, joined by special guests, recording artists Sean Rodriguez and Hilltop. We discuss the wild ride that is this sequel, from the return of Adam Sandler and Julie Bowen to hilarious cameos by Bad Bunny, Travis Kelce, and even Eminem. With plenty of laughs, an 80s training montage, and a heap of nostalgia, we review the good, the bad, and the absurdity of the film.We also talk about wrestling (because, of course), dive into the return of some of Sandler's best comedy tropes, and explore why Happy Gilmore 2 is a nostalgic trip down memory lane for '90s teens. This episode is a celebration of the things that make pop culture fun—and why watching movies together, even bad sequels, can make it all the more enjoyable. Whether you're a fan of Sandler's goofy comedies or just looking for something to laugh at, this one's for you.https://linktr.ee/PopCulturePastorPod#PopCulturePastor #HappyGilmore2 #AdamSandler #ComedyReview #90sNostalgia #PopCulturePodcast #MovieReview #SequelTalk #SandlerFlicks #WrestlingTalk #BadBunny #Eminem #TravisKelce #SeanRodriguez #Hilltop #ComedyGold

RELEASE THE AYER CUT?!? Suicie Squad Full Movie Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Aparrel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ With James Gunn's Superman potentially on its way to VOD this month, Andrew & Tara Continue their DCEU Marathon Road to Superman giving their Suicide Squad Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis & Full Movie Spoiler Review!! The DCEU gets dangerous in David Ayer's Suicide Squad (2016), the explosive and controversial anti-hero team-up that brings together a rogue's gallery of DC villains on a government-sanctioned mission of chaos. With a chaotic tone, gritty visuals, and a killer collection of needledrops featuring tracks from Twenty One Pilots, Imagine Dragons, and Eminem, the film follows the formation of Task Force X—supervillains forced to work together to stop a world-ending threat. Notable moments include Harley Quinn's acrobatic fight scenes, Deadshot's sharpshooting showcase, the Joker's club scene and chemical vat rescue, and the climactic magical showdown against Enchantress. Despite its divisive critical reception, Suicide Squad was a box office hit and remains a key entry in the DC Extended Universe canon—especially for launching Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn into pop culture stardom. Join Andrew Gordon & Tara Erickson as they react, analyze, and break down all the wild moments, character dynamics, and bombastic action that made Suicide Squad one of the most divisive superhero movies of its time. Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Agor711 Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(Intro) Feel Good Friday (5TYNTK) Teen Detainment, Bank Robbery Arrest, IG Location Sharing, HBO Crackdown, Patriots Preseason (Dirty) Cardi B's 3X shirts sell out, Pusha T says no more Kanye collabs, Eminem surprises at Stans premiere, Diddy's lawyer eyes redemption and home confinement, Kid Cudi memoir reveals dark times, Mariah Carey misses Katy Perry space trip (Topic) What's something you love that people tend to hate?  (Outro) Pickleball

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Quake discusses updates on Diddy's bail request, Soulja Boy becoming a free man, Boosie Badazz taking a plea deal, Lil Yachty calling Drake "the biggest rapper of all time", 50 Cent clowning Ice Cube's movie reviews, Kendrick Lamar dominates with 10 nominations at VMA's, Billboard Hot 100, Eminem surprising fans at STANS movie premiere and more. (00:00) - Intro(08:23) - Diddy's Bail Request Shut Down By Judge, Diddy's Team Confirms They Talked To Donald Trump About Pardon(12:39) - Soulja Boy Celebrates Release From Jail After Prosecutors Reject Gun Charge(13:58) - Boosie Badazz Accepts Plea Deal As Gun Case Drags On(15:56) - Lil Yachty Calls Drake “The Biggest Rapper Of All Time”(28:48) - Drake Dodges Toilet Paper And Water Bottles During London & Amsterdam Concerts(31:35) - 50 Cent Clowns Ice Cube Over Horribly Rated Movie(36:14) - Kendrick Lamar Dominates The VMA's With 10 Nominations(40:08) - Lil Wayne Brings His Mixtapes To Streaming Platforms(44:58) - Billboard Hot 100(47:47) - Eminem Shows Up For “Stans” Premiere In NYC

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Garett Sakahara to talk about his incredible life story—from surviving a robbery at gunpoint while working at a Blockbuster Video to working with legends like Eminem and Mick Jagger at the iconic Larrabee Studios. Garett also shares what it was like being part of the DDP Yoga team alongside Diamond Dallas Page. His journey through music, pop culture, and perseverance is one you won't want to miss.

In Folge 225 sprechen David & Robert über The Surfer, ein seltsam faszinierender Film mit Nicolas Cage, der garantiert nicht jeden abholt, aber definitiv Eindruck hinterlässt. Krieg der Welten hingegen sorgt für kollektives Kopfschütteln: billig produziert, schlecht gespielt und Anwärter auf den schlechtesten Film des Jahres. Außerdem Thema: die wachsende Vorfreude auf die kommende Serie Alien: Earth, sowie die neue Dokumentation Stans über Eminems Fandom, die spannend erzählt ist, aber nicht ganz so tief bohrt, wie man es sich vielleicht wünschen würde. 00:00:00 Start 00:22:43 The Surfer 00:35:12 Alien: Earth 00:41:20 Krieg der Welten 00:49:11 Chief of War 00:56:36 Locked 01:01:46 STANS Alle Pech und Schwafel Links auf einen Blick: beacons.ai/zweiwiepechundschwafel Alle Werbepartner, Promoaktionen und weiterführende Infos findest du hier: https://linktr.ee/zweiwiepechundschwafel

01 - HADEN x Szecsei - Cherokee 2025 (Intro Version) 02 - RobxDan & Consilium - Maria (I Like It Loud) (Extended Mix) 03 - 50 Cent - In Da Club (RobxDan Extended Remix) 04 - Bellini x Matty Ralph - Samba Do Brasil x No Whistle, No Party (Rudeejay & Da Brozz x EDMMARO Mashup) 05 - Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg - The Next Episode (Josh Le Tissier Techno Remix) 06 - MC L da Vinte & Mc Gury - Parado No Bailao (HADEN X Szecsei Extended Remix) 07 - Jaden Bojsen & David Guetta - Let's Go (Scotty Extended Mix) 08 - David Guetta & OneRepublic - I Don't Wanna Wait (Hardwell & Olly James Cut) 09 - Jaxomy x Agatino Romero x Raffaella Carrà - Pedro (Szecsei x Thomas Rush Edit) 10 - MO-DO - Eins Zwei Polizei (Jaydan Wolf & YuB Edit) 11 - DJ Kuba & Ne!tan x Terri B! with DJ Terry - Mr. Vain (Festival Cut) 12 - Gigi D'Agostino - Bla Bla Bla (Fahjah x Jesyka Nu Groove Remix) 13 - Eminem vs R3SPAWN - Without Me vs E (Josh Le Tissier Mashup) 14 - Ice Mc - Think About The Way (Kyros Remix) 15 - Bassjackers - Around The World (La La La La La) (Extended Mix) 16 - Alice Deejay - Better Of Alone (Sebastian Bronk Edit) 17 - Blasterjaxx X Lockdown X Vion Konger - Feel The Bass (Extended Mix) 18 - Pogány Induló x Parno Graszt - Székelykapu (B00ST Hypertechno Remix) 19 - Jengi feat Nokia - Bel Mercy (BEAUZ Hard Techno Remix) 20 - ROSÉ & Bruno Mars - APT (Scotty Remix) 21 - Creeds - Push Up (Szecsei & Dante Edit) 22 - PAWSA & Adventures of Stevie V x Bingo Players - Dirty Cash x Devotion (Rudeejay & Da Brozz Bootleg) 23 - Perfect Pitch x Rocco - Hot (Extended Mix) 24 - Gala - Freed from Desire (Kevin Kitchen Bootleg) 25 - Strong R. X Szecsei - Érezd A Ritmust (Extended Mix) 26 - Ricchi e Poveri - Sarà Perché Ti Amo (Szecsei & Darwin Bootleg)

01 - HADEN x Szecsei - Cherokee 2025 (Intro Version) 02 - 50 Cent - In Da Club (RobxDan Extended Remix) 03 - Jaden Bojsen & David Guetta - Let's Go (Scotty Extended Mix) 04 - MC L da Vinte & Mc Gury - Parado No Bailao (HADEN X Szecsei Extended Remix) 05 - RobxDan & Consilium - Maria (I Like It Loud) (Extended Mix) 06 - Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg - The Next Episode (Josh Le Tissier Techno Remix) 07 - Bellini x Matty Ralph - Samba Do Brasil x No Whistle, No Party (Rudeejay & Da Brozz x EDMMARO Mashup) 08 - Joy Kitikonti x MC Goodgrip - Joyenergizer x Rocking with the Best (LUSSO Mashup Cut) 09 - Eminem vs R3SPAWN - Without Me vs E (Josh Le Tissier Mashup) 10 - Bella X & Kremik - Tetris (Szecsei x Darwin Remix) 11 - Cascada - Everytime We Touch (Kevin Kitchen & Anastovskii Remix Cut) 12 - Jengi feat Nokia - Bel Mercy (BEAUZ Hard Techno Remix) 13 - ROSÉ & Bruno Mars - APT (Scotty Remix) 14 - Marlon Hoffstadt & DJ Daddy Trance - It's That Time (Original Cut) 15 - Travis Scott - FE!N (Rudeejay & Da Brozz Bootleg) 16 - Gigi D'Agostino - Bla Bla Bla (Fahjah x Jesyka Nu Groove Remix) 17 - MO-DO - Eins Zwei Polizei (Jaydan Wolf & YuB Edit) 18 - Jaxomy x Agatino Romero x Raffaella Carrà - Pedro (Szecsei x Thomas Rush Edit) 19 - Bassjackers - Around The World (La La La La La) (Extended Mix) 20 - Ice Mc - Think About The Way (Kyros Remix) 21 - DJ Kuba & Ne!tan x Terri B! with DJ Terry - Mr. Vain (Festival Cut) 22 - Enur - Calabria (Fahjah Nu Groove Remix) 23 - Usher feat Pitbull X Vicetone & Tony Igy - DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love X Astronomia (TONG APOLLO Bootleg Cut) 24 - James Hype - Don't Wake Me Up (SCOTTY Remix) 25 - Lady Gaga - Abracadabra (Kyros Remix) 26 - Usher - Yeah (Dirty Signal Bootleg) 27 - Pogány Induló x Parno Graszt - Székelykapu (B00ST Hypertechno Remix) 28 - Creeds - Push Up (Szecsei & Dante Edit) 29 - Perfect Pitch x Rocco - Hot (Extended Mix) 30 - Strong R. X Szecsei - Érezd A Ritmust (Extended Mix)

01 - HADEN x Szecsei - Cherokee 2025 (Intro Version) 02 - 50 Cent - In Da Club (RobxDan Extended Remix) 03 - RobxDan & Consilium - Maria (I Like It Loud) (Extended Mix) 04 - MC L da Vinte & Mc Gury - Parado No Bailao (HADEN X Szecsei Extended Remix) 05 - Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg - The Next Episode (Josh Le Tissier Techno Remix) 06 - Jaden Bojsen & David Guetta - Let's Go (Scotty Extended Mix) 07 - Bellini x Matty Ralph - Samba Do Brasil x No Whistle, No Party (Rudeejay & Da Brozz x EDMMARO Mashup) 08 - Jaxomy x Agatino Romero x Raffaella Carrà - Pedro (Szecsei x Thomas Rush Edit) 09 - Bassjackers - Around The World (La La La La La) (Extended Mix) 10 - ROSÉ & Bruno Mars - APT (Scotty Remix) 11 - Gigi D'Agostino - Bla Bla Bla (Fahjah x Jesyka Nu Groove Remix) 12 - Travis Scott - FE!N (Rudeejay & Da Brozz Bootleg) 13 - MO-DO - Eins Zwei Polizei (Jaydan Wolf & YuB Edit) 14 - Jengi feat Nokia - Bel Mercy (BEAUZ Hard Techno Remix) 15 - Creeds - Push Up (Szecsei & Dante Edit) 16 - Dom Dolla feat Daya - Dreamin' (Olly James Rework) 17 - James Hype - Don't Wake Me Up (SCOTTY Remix) 18 - Cascada - Everytime We Touch (Kevin Kitchen & Anastovskii Remix Cut) 19 - Lady Gaga - Abracadabra (Kyros Remix) 20 - Usher - Yeah (Dirty Signal Bootleg) 21 - Eminem vs R3SPAWN - Without Me vs E (Josh Le Tissier Mashup) 22 - Ice Mc - Think About The Way (Kyros Remix) 23 - DJ Kuba & Ne!tan x Terri B! with DJ Terry - Mr. Vain (Festival Cut) 24 - Pogány Induló x Parno Graszt - Székelykapu (B00ST Hypertechno Remix) 25 - PAWSA & Adventures of Stevie V x Bingo Players - Dirty Cash x Devotion (Rudeejay & Da Brozz Bootleg) 26 - Daddy Yankee - Gasolina (YuB x Szecsei Techno Cut) 27 - Gala - Freed from Desire (Kevin Kitchen Bootleg) 28 - Strong R. X Szecsei - Érezd A Ritmust (Extended Mix) 29 - Ricchi e Poveri - Sarà Perché Ti Amo (Szecsei & Darwin Bootleg)

01 - HADEN x Szecsei - Cherokee 2025 (Intro Version) 02 - Alice Deejay - Better Of Alone (Sebastian Bronk Edit) 03 - RobxDan & Consilium - Maria (I Like It Loud) (Extended Mix) 04 - Bellini x Matty Ralph - Samba Do Brasil x No Whistle, No Party (Rudeejay & Da Brozz x EDMMARO Mashup) 05 - MO-DO - Eins Zwei Polizei (Jaydan Wolf & YuB Edit) 06 - Geri Halliwell - It's Raining Men (YuB & MAZZOCCHI Techno Remix) 07 - DJ Kuba & Ne!tan x Terri B! with DJ Terry - Mr. Vain (Festival Cut) 08 - SNAP - Rhythm Is A Dancer (LUSSO Bootleg) 09 - Ice Mc - Think About The Way (Kyros Remix) 10 - Bassjackers - Around The World (La La La La La) (Extended Mix) 11 - Enur - Calabria (Fahjah Nu Groove Remix) 12 - Soundlovers - Surrender (ENCR Remix) 13 - Blasterjaxx X Lockdown X Vion Konger - Feel The Bass (Extended Mix) 14 - Cascada - Everytime We Touch (Kevin Kitchen & Anastovskii Remix Cut) 15 - 50 Cent - In Da Club (RobxDan Extended Remix) 16 - Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg - The Next Episode (Josh Le Tissier Techno Remix) 17 - ACDC vs Dustin Zahn - Stranger To Thunderstruck (YuB & EDMMARO Techno Mix) 18 - Gigi D'Agostino - Bla Bla Bla (Fahjah x Jesyka Nu Groove Remix) 19 - Teriyaki Boyz x Gwen Stefani - Tokio Drift x Hollaback Girl (Macon Remix) 20 - R3SPAWN - No Good (Extended Mix) 21 - Usher - Yeah (Dirty Signal Bootleg) 22 - Eminem vs R3SPAWN - Without Me vs E (Josh Le Tissier Mashup) 23 - Grooveyard - Mary Go Wild (Paul Tognelli Remix Cut) 24 - Eiffel 65 vs David Guetta & Bebe Rexha vs Lockdown - I'm Good Blue (Festival Edit 1.0) 25 - Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise (Szecsei x Darius Blake Edit) 26 - Strong R. X Szecsei - Érezd A Ritmust (Extended Mix) 27 - Ricchi e Poveri - Sarà Perché Ti Amo (Szecsei & Darwin Bootleg)

Brian Noe is in for Big Ben and talks about Caleb Williams being under the most scrutiny among NFL players, Jerry Jones not even entertaining Micah Parsons' trade request, a little Eminem & Fergie, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textIn this passionate, no-holds-barred episode, Tony and Dan find themselves on opposite sides of the Happy Gilmore 2 debate, creating one of their most spirited discussions yet. Tony defends the Netflix sequel as a masterful love letter to the original, awarding it an impressive 8.5/10, while Dan dismisses it as a lazy rehash that fails to stand on its own merits.The hosts dissect the film's controversial use of flashbacks to the 1996 original, with Tony celebrating the painstaking attention to detail and Dan questioning why a movie needs to remind viewers of jokes from three decades ago. Their conversation evolves into a fascinating exploration of nostalgia, fan service, and what makes a successful sequel work.Where they do find common ground is in praising the professional golfers who appear throughout the film. John Daly's deadpan delivery (especially his "contutor" line that became Dan's lone laugh-out-loud moment), Scotty Scheffler's surprising comedic timing, and cameos from celebrities like Eminem and Bad Bunny emerge as bright spots even Dan can't deny.The discussion takes particularly interesting turns when examining the cemetery scene between Happy and Shooter McGavin, the controversial "shifty" sequence that raises questions about the film's politics, and whether Adam Sandler has betrayed the working-class roots that made the original character so relatable.By the end, Tony and Dan's disagreement transforms into a thought-provoking meditation on what we want from our entertainment: comfortable nostalgia that reminds us of what we loved, or fresh experiences that challenge us to feel something new. Whether you loved or hated Happy Gilmore 2, this episode offers a passionate analysis from both perspectives that will make you reconsider your own stance.Be our friend!Dan: @shakybaconTony: @tonydczechAnd follow the podcast on IG: @hatewatchingDAT

Drugs as Weapons Against Us: The CIA's Murderous Targeting of SDS, Panthers, Hendrix, Lennon, Cobain, Tupac, and Other LeftistsDrugs as Weapons Against Us meticulously details how a group of opium-trafficking families came to form an American oligarchy and eventually achieved global dominance. This oligarchy helped fund the Nazi regime and then saved thousands of Nazis to work with the Central Intelligence Agency. CIA operations such as MK-Ultra pushed LSD and other drugs on leftist leaders and left-leaning populations at home and abroad. Evidence supports that this oligarchy further led the United States into its longest-running wars in the ideal areas for opium crops, while also massively funding wars in areas of coca plant abundance for cocaine production under the guise of a “war on drugs” that is actually the use of drugs as a war on us. Drugs as Weapons Against Us tells how scores of undercover U.S. Intelligence agents used drugs in the targeting of leftist leaders from SDS to the Black Panthers, Young Lords, Latin Kings, and the Occupy Movement. It also tells how they particularly targeted leftist musicians, including John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, and Tupac Shakur to promote drugs while later murdering them when they started sobering up and taking on more leftist activism. The book further uncovers the evidence that Intelligence agents dosed Paul Robeson with LSD, gave Mick Jagger his first hit of acid, hooked Janis Joplin on amphetamines, as well as manipulating Elvis Presley, Eminem, the Wu Tang Clan, and others.https://amzn.to/4fH3ZNDBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Send us a textIt's time to eat some hay, make things out of clay, what'd ya say as the hosts tee up with our favorite golfer on the fairway to bring you a gold jacket review, the sequel of the comedy classic, Happy Gilmore 2, starring Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Benny Safdie, Bad Bunny and directed by Kyle Newacheck. In this episode, the hosts engage in a lively discussion about their anticipation for the film, the impact of cameos, the overall direction of the movie and its place in the comedy genre. The hosts pair the film with the Hole in One cocktail. Let's hop on our golf carts now and join the hosts as they celebrate the return of Happy Gilmore.Come listen and follow the hosts on their Instagram and YouTube channel @the.gentlemenpodcast

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On episode 182 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Ali Slater! Based in LA via NYC, Ali is a singer-songwriter in the pop-punk/emo vein who has been into music since she was a child. Following the deaths of a coworker and her high school music teacher Joe Carbone during the pandemic, Ali kickstarted her music dreams in a big way. On 4/8/22, Ali released her debut EP entitled LUS!D. Fueled by catchy, well-written anthems like "Over It" (featuring Jacky Vincent) and the title track, the five-track EP showed off Ali's melodic and songwriting abilities, putting her on the radar of pop-punk and emo fans. Since her debut, Ali has continued to release new singles and covers to bring listeners into what she calls the Ali-Verse. With three different characters/alter egos - Princess Ali, Miseria (Missy), and Hallie - Ali takes listeners on a personal trip in the Ali-Verse with her music and mental health journey on her latest releases. The latest of those is a cover of "Love the Way You Lie, Pt. 2" from Rhianna and Eminem, which just dropped on June 6th. In this conversation, Ali speaks with Mike about her latest batch of songs and accompanying music videos with the Ali-Verse, her mental health journey with Bipolar II disorder, exploring those aspects of herself through her music, people who have encouraged and helped her along the way, inspiration from Lady Gaga, growing her audience via livestreams on Twitch and TikTok, and more. This episode also features the song "Round The Ring" from Ali Slater, available where you get your music! Follow Ali on Instagram @alislaterofficial. To stay up-to-date with Ali, visit https://linktr.ee/alislater. Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod. To stay up-to-date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod. If you or someone you know needs mental health support, please visit https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists. Thanks for listening! If ya dug the show, like it, share it, tell a friend, subscribe, and above all, keep the faith and be kind to one another.

Joseph Kahn has directed some of the most iconic music videos of all time...Say My Name by Destiny's Child, Everybody by the Backstreet Boys, Without Me by Eminem, Bad Blood by Taylor Swift…the list goes on. But he's also a filmmaker who refuses to play it safe. His newest film, ICK, is a wild, splattery horror comedy that somehow feels both unhinged and deeply personal.This week we sit down with Joseph to talk about his journey from shaping pop culture to using monsters as metaphors for modern apathy. They dig into the film's messy tone, the real life frustrations that inspired it, and what he hopes people take away from it.This one's funny, sharp, and full of fake blood. Just how we like it sooo...Follow Us on Social Media:Instagram & Threads: @mostlyhorrorpodTikTok & Twitter/X: @mostlyhorrorSteve: @stevenisaverage (all socials)Sean: @hypocrite.ink (IG/TikTok), @hypocriteink (Twitter/X)Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more horror fans like you! For early access, ad-free episodes, and exclusive content, subscribe now on Wondery+.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, I'm breaking down 5 popular mics that you may have seen in your search for the perfect podcast mic. We start with the well-advertised, terribly performing Blue Yeti.  I explain why you're better off to skip it, and buy a dynamic microphone for cheaper.Next, the nearly interchangeable Samson Q2U and Audio Technica ATR-2100X.   The ATR has a USB-C option, but has been in very short supply lately.  The Q2U is only USB-A, but you can buy an adapter/dongle and use a USB-C port on a newer computer.  Both are around $60-$70.Middle of the road, you can upgrade to the Shure MV7 - for around $300.  High quality mic for a little bit more than entry level.If budget isn't a concern, or you're spending a marketing budget, splurge on the Shure SM7B.  You'll see it in most high-end podcast productions.  And it's been used by everyone from Michael Jackson to Eminem....to me.Microphone questions, reach out any time. Find jag on social media @JAGinDetroit or online at JAGinDetroit.com

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown revisit Eminem's classic verse from "The Way I Am" to test its timelessness. From internal rhymes to cultural impact, we examine whether the verse still hits in 2025 Topics discussed: Technical rhyme schemes & pocket control Punchlines vs. storytelling Longevity: does it still resonate? Links mentioned in this episode: http://hashtaglegday.com https://youtu.be/ooKm3eNbmnE?si=uwfA4esJhlqIvx2H This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

In this episode, the boys discuss the passing of Ozzy Osbourne, Malcolm Jamal Warner and Hulk Hogan. Then discuss Fantastic Four, Happy Gilmore 2 and Jurassic Park Rebirth.

This "Down in the DM" breakdown had everyone in their feels. He is being honest with her, but she doesn't like what she's hearing. Plus DCS talks about all the layoffs this year and Eminem in the new Adam Sandler movie Happy Gilmore 2.

On today's episode, CORINNE FISHER and KRYSTYNA HUTCHINSON read an update from last week's daddy-daughter roleplay dilemma. C&K then discuss the unfortunate regularity of men killing their female partners instead of breaking up with them before welcoming back stand-up comedian, JOSEPH VECSEY, to the studio. The trio discuss being the rare grown man who genuinely wants to be your friend, the emotional baggage of parents divorcing later in life, how neuroses can creep into romance, dating a hottie with a killer resume, and getting to write jokes for one of the greatest rappers of our time. PLUS! Finding out your boo dated one of the world's most famous pop stars.Follow JOSEPH on IG @⁠JosephVecsey1⁠Watch "⁠Happy Gilmore 2⁠" out now on Netflix!Follow CORINNE on IG @⁠PhilanthropyGal⁠Follow KRYSTYNA on IG @⁠KrystynaHutch⁠Follow ERIC on IG @⁠EricFretty ⁠Want to write into the show? Send us an email ⁠SorryAboutLastNightShow@gmail.com⁠Music featured on today's episode:Cigar ClubDark Market⁠https://music.apple.com/us/album/dark-market/1712936556?i=1712936557⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MUSICSpinal Tap have recorded a new album to coincide with their new mockumentary, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues. https://spinaltap.lnk.to/TheEndContinues Justin Timberlake posted on Instagram yesterday to reflect on the end of his Forget Tomorrow Tour, where he detailed “what's going on” with him despite being a “pretty private person.” https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/justin-timberlake-lyme-disease-diagnosis-1236334948/ Oasis looks to be recording a live album while on their reunion tour. https://ultimateclassicrock.com/is-oasis-making-a-live-album-2025/ Tim McGraw shaved his head and is now completely bald. He was photographed recently heading to the studio sporting the new look. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/07/30/tim-mcgraw-shaved-head-photos/85447768007/ TVSylvester Stallone's Tulsa King is set for Sunday, Sept. 21, on Paramount+. https://deadline.com/2025/07/tulsa-king-season-3-premiere-paramount-plus-1236474559/ Murder and mutilation are coming to Peacock, in the form of a series based on director Eli Roth's "Hostel" movies. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/hostel-series-paul-giamatti-peacock-1236334902/ MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Hulk Hogan's cause of death has been reported on, and he passed away from a heart attack. https://people.com/hulk-hogan-cause-of-death-revealed-11778525?taid=688b84049f39720001011051&utm_campaign=peoplemagazine&utm_content=new&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com Matt Damon and Ben Affleck will not be bringing part of Hulk Hogan's life to the big screen, though the decision has nothing to do with his passing. https://www.tmz.com/2025/07/30/ben-affleck-matt-damon-hulk-hogan-movie-no-longer-in-development/ Happy Gilmore 2 has a ton of star-studded cameos, with one of the standouts being Eminem. https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/adam-sandler-eminem-happy-gilmore-2-1236033534/ AND FINALLYOzzy Osbourne was laid to rest today on the grounds of his 250-acre estate in Buckinghamshire, England. https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/ozzy-osbourne-funeral-live-black-35641506 AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Every record collector has a secret stash of weird LPs, a bizarre stack of wax tucked away for safe keeping. The return of Lightning Licks Radio brings those strange selections out of the darkness of the basement and into the brightness of our turntables. Special guest Licker Jordan Pries, coproprietor of our local record store of choice Electric Kitsch, brings some stunning sonic oddities to the discussion. Let's get weird, Podcast America.Sonic contributions to the RETURN OF LIGHTNIN' LICKS RADIO podcast, episode forty-four, include: N.P.R. Please support National Public Radio. Beastie Boys, James Todd Smith, Too Poetic, Method Man, The Gravediggaz. Bobby Hebb, John Ussery, Brothers Johnson, De La Soul, Prince Paul, M.C. Eight, Redman, Migos. Eminem, Yelawolf, Wild Style, Lawrence Welk, Jo Ann Castle, Eddie Van Halen, Marcy Tigner, Benny Chong. Alain Goraguer, Madlib, Jay Dilla.Denzel Curry, Serge Gainsbourg. Inner Circle, Homeboy Sandman, John Wayne, Trey Parker, Matt Stone, John Mitchum, random standard USA patriotic marches. Public Enemy, Pete Seger, Hump the Grinder, Curtis Gadson, Sandy Bull, Homer Croy. Frank De Vol, Christopher Knight, Barry Williams, Susan Olsen, Mike Lookinland, Robert Reed, Florence Henderson, John Fahey. Arc of All, Abraham Jefferson, Errol Paul Reid, Ern Westmore, Recordings from the K.P.M. archives, Peter Thomas, Ronald Frank, Simon George Begg, A. P. Gall, Curtis Mooney, Alex Heffes. Francis Shaw, Keith Mansfield, Arch E. Roberts, Donald J. Trump & his J6 insurrectionists, Tony Kinsey, George Fenton, Kenneth Freeman. Louis Ridgway, Wayne Fischer, Hank Williams, John Weissrock, various Christian organ standards and hymnals, The Langley Schools Project, Brian Wilson, D.J. Shadow. The Doug Wood Band, The Titans, The Larks, Ru Paul, Joe Maphis, Z.Z. Top, The Del Vikings, rad sound effects of drag cars, go-karts, and speed boats. The De-Fenders, random archived educational films, Massive Internal Complications, The Doors, The Doobie Brothers, Nicolette Larson, The Templeton Twins with Teddy Turner's Bunson Burners, Blood Sweat and Tears, The Beatles, Jose Feliciano, Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio's Four Seasons with Frankie Valli, Harry Nilsson. Electric Light Orchestra, The Lustful Sex Life of a Perverted Nympho Housewife, heart recordings, Kesha, John Burt & Dave Corbin, Doctors Jack and Rexella (Oh, Rexella!) Van Impe, Robin Williams, Johnny Carson, X.T.C., Dusty Springfield, Adrian Quesada, The Source of Light and Power, The Clockers, The Outlaw Blues Band, Cheech & Chong, and Childish Gambino.The mixtape is bananas. Good fucking luck.A) Vroom-Vroom. Insects. Jesse James. Gospel Train. Beauty Exercises. John Wayne's Amerikkka.B) The United Nations & the New World Order. Sex & Rock-N-Roll. Light My Fire. Church Organ. Drugs. Fin.WATCH La Planette Sauvage ON VIMEO HEREListen to the mixtape on Soundcloud here! (if necessary)

This week Andy, Akiva, and Jorma chat about the making of The Naked Gun, directed by Akiva, and starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson. They also do a part two in taking listeners behind the scenes of the 2009 MTV Movie Awards, reminiscing about more favorite moments with fellow writers. We hear guest voice notes from Paul Rust, Matt Murray, Tim Kalpakis, and Scott Aukerman! The Naked Gun officially releases August 1st, 2025. The Naked Gun | Official Trailer | https://youtu.be/uLguU7WLreA?si=OsFevMm-KbbMcc9STeam America: World Police | Gary Pukes Forever | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKqGXeX9LhQDelgo Trailer | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Gi8ZG7UE5QSacha Baron Cohen Lands on Eminem's Face | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAnBes__11YDirty Harry - Sudden Impact - Meathead rips a fart | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XEjC8IDmKsGet Your The Naked Gun Tickets | https://www.fandango.com/the-naked-gun-2025-240147/movie-overview?date=2025-08-01Not all the clips we mention are available online; some never even aired.Photos and anything else mentioned in the episode can be found by following us on Instagram @thelonelyislandpod. QuinceLet your bed match the season with cool, relaxed bedding from Quince. Go to Quince.com/ISLAND for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returnsVuoriGet 20% off your FIRST purchase. Get yourself some of the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet at vuori.com/ISLANDWonderful PistachiosGrab a bag today. www.wonderfulpistachios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Because Apparently We've All Had Enough Capes and Spandex This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking Fantastic Four: First Steps, Happy Gilmore 2, Movies we want to catch at the theater for the rest of 2025, and the latest Superhero Showdown at the Box Office. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Box Office Showdown: 10:49 Movie in the Back Half of 2025: 20:45 Happy Gilmore 2: 33:27 Fantastic Four: 45:22 Superman vs. Marvel’s First Family at the Box Office Superman grabbed a bigger domestic haul, but First Steps showed stronger international momentum and may signal better legs in overseas markets. Superman Box Office https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl1543340801/?ref_=bo_hm_rd Fantastic Four: First Steps Box Office https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl2429649665/?ref_=bo_hm_rd Remaining 2025 Must-Sees at the Theater Darryl: Tron: Ares Avatar: Fire and Ash Nobody 2 The Running Man MK 2 Predator: Badlands Weapons Caught Stealing The Long Walk Brian: Caught Stealing The Naked Gun Tron:Ares Mortal Kombat 2 Predator: Badlands Weapons Twinless The Running Man The Toxic Avenger TMNT 35th Anniversary Release Happy Gilmore 2 (2025) Summary Nearly three decades after winning the Tour Championship, Happy (Adam Sandler) is now a grieving widower and alcoholic. To pay for his daughter Vienna's ballet school in Paris, he returns to pro golf—and chaos ensues. The film leans hard into callbacks, celebrity cameos, and legacy sequel nostalgia.  Director: Kyle Newacheck Writers: Tim Herlihy & Adam Sandler  Cast: Adam Sandler as Happy Gilmore Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin Ben Stiller as Hal L. (in sobriety group leadership) Bad Bunny as Happy's new caddy Benny Safdie as golf mogul Frank Manatee Additional Cast: Sunny Sandler (Vienna), Sadie Sandler, Travis Kelce, Margaret Qualley, John Daly, Rory McIlroy, Eminem (cameos), and more sport & music legends   Production Notes: Produced by Happy Madison and STX Films, filmed in North Jersey over fall 2024; directed by Newacheck with music by Rupert Gregson-Williams. The production is built around cameo-heavy nostalgia and real-world athletes.  Budget: Estimated at $30 million, modest compared to legacy sequel standards.  Distribution: Released globally via Netflix on July 25, 2025.  Reception: Critics remain divided—mixed reviews on Rotten Tomatoes (65%) and Popcornmeter (~70%). Praise comes for Sandler's commitment and cameo spectacle; criticism centers on overreliance on callbacks, tonally uneven storytelling (including a shocking death), and lazy legacy sequel tropes. Some outlets called it a “cinematic disaster,” while others saw it as funny and heartfelt escapism.  Rating out of 10 Cameo Filled Nostalgic Rounds of Maxi Golf Darryl: 2/10 Brian: 7.5/10 Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) Summary Set in a retro‑futuristic 1960s alternate universe (Earth‑828), Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm are already established heroes expecting their first child. When cosmic threats like Galactus and Silver Surfer emerge, the team must band together to save the world—and their family dynamic. Director: Matt Shakman Writers: Josh Friedman, Eric Pearson, Jeff Kaplan, Ian Springer; story contributions by Kat Wood  Cast: Pedro Pascal (Mister Fantastic) Vanessa Kirby (Invisible Woman) Joseph Quinn (Human Torch) Ebon Moss‑Bachrach (The Thing) Julia Garner (Silver Surfer) Ralph Ineson (Galactus) Paul Walter Hauser (Mole Man/Harvey Elder) John Malkovich as Red Ghost (cameo)  Production Notes: Filmed at Pinewood Studios in the UK with shoots in Derbyshire Dales and Oviedo; styled with practical miniatures, retro‑futuristic set design reminiscent of Jack Kirby comics; score by Michael Giacchino recorded at Abbey Road Studios; executive production overseen by Kevin Feige; post‑credits nod to late producer Jamie Christopher and director's mother Inez Shakman in homage scenes  Budget: Estimated over $200 million  Box Office (Opening Weekend): Domestic 3‑day: $117.6–118M across 4,125 theaters (including ~$57M previews) International: $100M from 52 territories Global debut: ~$218M   Reception & Context: Critical consensus: ~88% on Rotten Tomatoes; CinemaScore “A‑” reflects strong audience response. Reviews praise cast chemistry, emotional grounding, and visual style—though tone is more serious than comic-minded critics expected. Some reviewers note a pacing lull and lack of overt humor from a director known for lighter work. Industry analysts call this the first confirmed MCU blockbuster of 2025—ushering in Phase 6 with confidence and momentum after previous underperformers. Rating: Out of 10 If it Only Had Jim From the Office Darryl: 8.2/10 Brian: 7.31/10 Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. 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Get to know Fullermoe, the creative force behind some of the most iconic streetwear merch in the game! In this episode, Chris Johnson sits down with Fuller to talk about his journey from up-and-coming designer to working with major stars like Lizzo, Childish Gambino, New Found Glory, Miley Cyrus, Wu Tang Clan, 21 Savage, Gucci Mane, Eminem, and more. Fuller shares: How he developed his one-of-a-kind streetwear style The wild stories behind designing merch for music legends What it's really like collaborating with A-list artists His creative process and inspiration Tips for aspiring designers looking to break into the merch world And so much more! Whether you're a streetwear enthusiast, music fan, or just love hearing creative journeys, this episode is packed with inspiration and behind-the-scenes stories you won't want to miss.