Podcast appearances and mentions of Don Hall

WATCH ON YOUTUBEFor their very first "Kick-It" episode, hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. are pulling up extra chairs for their favorite chaotic cousins Jade and X.D. from the hit podcast Jade + X.D.! Together, the crew is grabbing their Ghostface masks and heading to the theater to unpack the highly anticipated horror-comedy reboot, SCARY MOVIE.Tune in for their hella honest verdict: is this spoof spectacular a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?"Plus, the hosts and their guests play a special "Wayans Cinematic Universe" edition of the Black Cinema Games, highlighting the box office classics of the legendary Black comedy dynasty for the culture. Finally, they close the show with Good Vibes Only, sharing what's bringing them joy this week. JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUBhttps://www.seatedshow.com/join00:00:00 - Intro00:01:10 - The Kick-It Lounge: Jade + XD's Faves00:13:40 - Attend Historically Black Phrases Live! In Boston00:15:15 - Scary Movie Spoiler-Free Chat00:29:50 - Scary Movie Spoiler-Filled Review: All The Movies Referenced In Scary Movie00:53:19 - Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score, Letterboxd Rating00:53:44 - Black Critic Spotlight: Rendy Jones for RendyReviews.com00:55:43 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict00:58:46 - Apply to Stony Brook University's 2026-2027 Podcast Incubator: https://podcastfellows.org/apply00:59:58 - Black Cinema Games: The Wayans Cinematic Universe01:12:58 - Good Vibes Only: Password Hosted by Keke Palmer (Season 3), One Album A Day, Tennis, House Guest ft. Quinta BrunsonCONNECTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seatedshow,Website: https://www.seatedshow.comEmail: holla@seatedshow.comCREDITSHosts: Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr.Produced by: Slayzhon and FiftyLeven MediaEditor: Ray Love Jr.Theme Music: BuckrollAnimation: Agung AdhiLocation Partner: The WalkGood Yard ( @WalkGoodLA )Creative Consultant: Jade Fox ( ⁨@iamjadefox⁩  )Publicity: House of HeraldsTITLES DISCUSSEDBaby Boy starring Tyrese Gibson, Taraji P. Henson, Omar Gooding, Snoop Dogg (Directed by John Singleton)Beauty Shop starring Queen Latifah, Alicia Silverstone, Andie MacDowell, Alfre Woodard (Directed by Bille Woodruff)Big Hero 6 starring Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit, Daniel Henney, T.J. Miller (Directed by Don Hall, Chris Williams)The Blackening starring Grace Byers, Jermaine Fowler, Melvin Gregg, X Mayo (Directed by Tim Story)The Color Purple starring Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, Margaret Avery, Oprah Winfrey (Directed by Steven Spielberg)Crooklyn starring Alfre Woodard, Delroy Lindo, David Patrick Kelly, Zelda Harris (Directed by Spike Lee)Dance Flick starring Shoshana Bush, Damon Wayans Jr., Essence Atkins, Affion Crockett (Directed by Damien Dante Wayans)Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood starring Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Tracey Cherelle Jones, Chris Spencer (Directed by Paris Barclay)Drop starring Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar, Violett Beane, Jeffery Self (Directed by Christopher Landon)Fifty Shades of Black starring Marlon Wayans, Kali Hawk, Fred Willard, Mike Epps (Directed by Michael Tiddes)The Five Heartbeats starring Robert Townsend, Michael Wright, Leon, Harry Lennix (Directed by Robert Townsend)A Haunted House starring Marlon Wayans, Essence Atkins, Cedric the Entertainer, Nick Swardson (Directed by Michael Tiddes)A Haunted House 2 starring Marlon Wayans, Jaime Pressly, Essence Atkins, Gabriel Iglesias (Directed by Michael Tiddes)Jackie's Back starring Jenifer Lewis, Tim Curry, Whoopi Goldberg, Loretta Devine (Directed by Robert Townsend)Juwanna Man starring Miguel A. Núñez Jr., Vivica A. Fox, Kevin Pollak, Tommy Davidson (Directed by Jesse Vaughan)Let's Be Cops starring Jake Johnson, Damon Wayans Jr., Rob Riggle, Nina Dobrev (Directed by Luke Greenfield)A Low Down Dirty Shame starring Keenen Ivory Wayans, Charles S. Dutton, Jada Pinkett Smith, Salli Richardson (Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans)Meteor Man starring Robert Townsend, Marla Gibbs, Eddie Griffin, Robert Guillaume (Directed by Robert Townsend)Mo Money starring Damon Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Stacey Dash, Joe Santos (Directed by Peter MacDonald)Naked starring Marlon Wayans, Regina Hall, Jonathan Todd Jackson, Scott Foley (Directed by Michael Tiddes)The Other Guys starring Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Eva Mendes, Michael Keaton (Directed by Adam McKay)Polly starring Keshia Knight Pulliam, Phylicia Rashad, Dorian Harewood, Barbara Barrie (Directed by Debbie Allen)Robert Townsend and His Partners in Crime Poster Vol. 1 starring Robert Townsend, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans, Paul Mooney (Directed by Robert Townsend, Walter C. Miller)Scary Movie (2000) starring Anna Faris, Jon Abrahams, Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans (Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans)Scary Movie (2026) starring Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, Regina Hall (Directed by Michael Tiddes)Space Jam starring Michael Jordan, Wayne Knight, Theresa Randle, Danny DeVito (Directed by Joe Pytka)Up Up and Aways starring Michael J. Pagan, Robert Townsend, Alex Datcher, Sherman Hemsley (Directed by Robert Townsend)White Chicks starring Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Jaime King, Frankie Faison (Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans)JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUBhttps://www.seatedshow.com/joinTagsScary Movie 2026, Scary Movie 6, Scary Movie review, Wayans Brothers, Regina Hall, Marlon Wayans, Anna Faris, Jade and XD, Jade and XD podcast, Wayans Cinematic Universe, Black Cinema Games, Black comedy movies, Black film criticism, Black movie podcast, Black pop culture, LGBTQ podcast, SeatedShow, Seated podcast, Rotten Tomatoes, pop culture commentary, movie review podcast, Brenda Meeks, horror comedy, parody, Kim Wayans, Damon Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans

Are you truly operating your stores, or are you just a holding company for automotive real estate? We caught up with Jim Fitzpatrick, Co-Founder of CBT News and retail auto veteran, for an exclusive sneak peek at the industry trends and leadership strategies he is bringing to the VADA '26 Convention stage at the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Register for VADA '26: https://vada.com/convention/ In this bonus "Convention Sneak Peek" episode, Jim hits hard on what it takes to survive modern automotive retail. He shares the operational data behind CBT's recent viral interview with VADA's Don Hall, explores the changing expectations of incoming Gen Z talent, and explains why dealership groups must professionalize their training programs to protect their bottom line. As Jim notes plainly on industry survival, "Engagement is the key". In this episode: The Engaged Operator — Flying off in a private jet or hanging out on a yacht is great, but the dealers winning right now are deeply embedded in the day-to-day operations. Jim explains why modern business pressures require hands-on leadership. The 750K View Sparring Match — Jim breaks down his recent global trade debate with Don Hall regarding Chinese OEMs. While their views differ on sealing off the market, the viral numbers prove that this topic touches a massive nerve across the country. The Critical Need for Association Voice — No individual dealer wants to sue or fight their OEM. Jim highlights why powerful state associations like VADA are vital for protecting the franchise model at the state house and in DC. Stop the Hiring Insanity — Dealerships readily burn $100,000 a month on ad spend but skip investing in actual staff training. Jim challenges dealers to hire dedicated in-house training managers rather than forcing untrained sales managers to do it. Recruiting Gen Z Transparency — The incoming generation demands an authentic work-life balance. Forcing recruits into grueling schedules without complete transparency upfront is fueling the industry's high salesperson turnover rate. Watch, then register: https://vada.com/convention/

Is your dealership so focused on the end of the month that you're missing the massive geopolitical and economic shifts reshaping the auto industry? We caught up with Sam D'Arc, Chief Operating Officer of Zeigler Auto Group and host of the Daily Dealer Live podcast, for an exclusive sneak peek at the operational insights he is bringing to the VADA '26 Convention at the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront — where he will be moderating two powerhouse panels featuring experts like Diana Lee, Don Hall, and Jim Fitzpatrick! Register for VADA '26: https://vada.com/convention/ In this bonus "Convention Sneak Peek" episode, Sam warns that the industry's focus on short-term profitability is holding it back. "One of our shortcomings is we live on a 30-day cycle," he explains. Sam breaks down the urgent need for a long-term "Apollo moon landing" vision to compete against Chinese manufacturers, the reality of service department defection, and how to stop "cheating" your consumers in the F&I office. In this episode: The Popularity Contest — Don Hall and VADA are known for their unapologetic advocacy of the franchise system. As Sam notes, "I think there's some associations that collect dues and try to win a popularity contest. I don't think Don cares about the popularity contest". The 30-Day Cycle — The automotive industry excels at solving immediate problems, but often struggles with long-term strategy. Sam warns that "in a 30-day cycle, people will do things that benefit the short rather than the long-term". The Global EV Threat — When competing against state-sponsored Chinese auto manufacturers, Sam wants to see US legacy automakers adopt an "Apollo moon landing" mentality. Instead of lobbying to ban the competition, OEMs need a unified, bold vision to out-innovate them. Service Retention & Buy Centers — Dealerships are losing service customers despite rising revenues padded by inflation. Sam emphasizes that retaining service customers via video MPIs and utilizing the service drive as a used-car buy center are critical operational priorities. F&I Education — With record-high vehicle prices, interest rates, and insurance costs, consumers need protection products more than ever. But as Sam warns, "You cheat yourself, you cheat the consumer if you skip those steps" of properly educating them early in the process.

Today's show features: - Don Hall, President & CEO, Virginia Automobile Dealers Association - Morgan Abeyie, Podium Service AI Product Manager at Podium - Daniel Negalha, Corporate Fixed Ops Director at McGovern Automotive Group This episode is brought to you by: Haig Partners – When it comes to selling your life's work, trust the advisors who have built a reputation for maximizing value for family-owned dealerships. If you are considering a sale, divestiture or looking to grow, begin a confidential conversation at https://haigpartners.com/. Podium – Most service departments know exactly what they should be doing — the follow-ups, the declined services, the outbound outreach. They just don't have the bandwidth to do it. Podium's Service AI handles it all, end-to-end, so nothing falls through the cracks. Visit http://podium.com/cdg to see it in action. Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ ⁠https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership⁠ Instagram ➤ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/⁠ TikTok ➤ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership⁠ LinkedIn ➤⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/⁠ Threads ➤ ⁠https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy⁠ Facebook ➤⁠ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683⁠

   I am so proud to be a Kansas Citian on this day and can't believe I have the privilege to share it with all of you through a microphone.  The Royals have topped the Chiefs.  Missouri has topped Kansas.  Now, 2.5 million of us are all better for it.  I am truly stunned our area gets so many things right now after spending decades watching cheap owners repaint and spend money on useless renovations.  Hello Super Bowl!  Hello Crown Center's golden era.  It's time to shut up the complaining as the Royals did the unthinkable.  The took less money than Kansas offered to stay in KC and do something great for our city.  Quite a change from the David Glass and Lamar Hunt eras.  Wow.    A tip of the cap to Don Hall and the Hall family as it sounds like this was pretty much their idea.  It keeps their family's legacy project and helps them to continue something we love. Hallmark cards are about connection with friends and family and Hallmark Channel is one of the last places that's truly good, old fashioned family programming from an age gone by.  You see, some things are just too important to change.  Way to go.      We have a complete first round Chiefs draft preview for you including a red hot rumored trade between the Chiefs and an NFC team.   President Trump now says Iran hates the blockade more than the bombing so he may stick with it awhile.  And have you hear the wording of the question on the ballot that won in Virginia's gerrymandering change?  You have to hear this.

COMMUNITY RESILIENCE & DISASTER PREPAREDNESS This special live-audience podcast episode was recorded at The Riverside – Boulder, featuring three community resilience and disaster preparedness experts: Miranda Clendening, Don Hall, and Henry Mitchell (as well as a special guest appearance by Brigitte Mars). With a focus on community relationships, knowledge building, and long-term strategies such as […]

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1295: Automotive trade associations nationwide are rallying dealers around FTC advertising compliance and we're joined by Ted Smith of FLADA.Don Hall and the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association responded to Friday's FTC warning letters with a detailed compliance roadmap. Automotive trade associations across the country are stepping up to help dealers navigate what this means on the ground.From VADA's compliance roadmap: The core rule is simple: the advertised price must be the total price every consumer pays, processing fees and freight included. State law does not matter here; the FTC Act overrules it.There is no such thing as an "Internet Price" or a "Geographic Price." If it's advertised, it must be available to every customer, every time, and no disclaimer can fix a non-compliant price.Pre-installed add-ons that consumers cannot remove or decline, like paint protection or etching, must be included in the advertised price.MSRP-only listings are a trap: post MSRP, and you'd better be prepared to sell at that price, or advertise the actual dealer total price instead.VADA's bottom line: audit your ads now, update your addendum stickers, and train your sales staff on accurate out-the-door pricing, because a single screenshot of a non-compliant ad is all a regulator needs.Today's show is brought to you by HeyGreenlight. HeyGreenlight's Wingman gives your sales and BDC team live, real-time guidance so they consistently say the right things, at the right time, on every call.Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

Send us Fan MailToday is the second of five episode previewing the 98th Academy Awards where I will be breaking down each and every category throughout the week. Today I am joined by Dan Pal from the PalCinema, Television, and Music newsletter to break down Best Animated Feature, Best International Feature, Best Documentary Feature, Best Original Score, and Best Original Song. I've listed the nominees below along with other films mentioned throughout the episode.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get all the preview episodes this week, and head over to my Substack to submit your guesses for my annual Oscar prediction contest.The nominees for each category are listed below.Best Animated Feature:ArcoElioKPop Demon HuntersLittle Amélie or the Character of RainZootopia 2Best International Feature:The Secret Agent (Brazil)It Was Just an Accident (France)Sentimental Value (Norway)Sirât (Spain)The Voice of Hind Rajab (Tunisia)Best Documentary Feature:The Alabama SolutionCome See Me in the Good LightCutting through RocksMr. Nobody against PutinThe Perfect NeighborBest Original Score:BugoniaFrankensteinHamnetOne Battle after AnotherSinnersBest Original Song:“Dear Me” from Diane Warren: Relentless“Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters“I Lied To You” from Sinners“Sweet Dreams Of Joy” from Viva Verdi!“Train Dreams” from Train DreamsOther films mentioned in this episode include:Flow directed by Gints ZilbalodisZootopia directed by Rich Moore and Byron HowardToy Story 3 directed by Lee UnkrichRango directed by Gore VerbinskiBrave directed by Brenda Chapman and Mark AndrewsFrozen directed by Jennifer Lee and Chris BuckBig Hero 6 directed by Don Hall and Chris WilliamsInside Out directed by Pete DocterCoco directed by Adrian Molina and Lee UnkrichSpider-Man: Into the Spiderverse directed by Peter Ramsey, Bob Persichetti, and Rodney RothmanGuillermo del Toro's Pinocchio directed by Guillermo del Toro and Mark GustafsonThe Boy and the Heron directed by Hayao MiyazakiDemon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle directed by Haruo SotozakiChainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc directed by Tatsuya YoshiharaLittle Miss Sunshine directed by Valerie Faris and Jonathan DaytonI'm Still Here directed by Walter SallesParasite directed by Bong Joon HoNavalny directed by Daniel Roher20 Days in Mariupol directed by Mstyslav ChernovAmerican Symphony directed by Matthew HeinemanStar Wars directed by George LucasJurassic Park directed by Steven SpielbergPsycho directed by Alfred HitchcockOppenheimer directed by Christopher NolanThe King's Speech directed by Tom HooperOther media mentioned in this episode include:"I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" by Diane Warren, performed by Aerosmith"How Do I Live Without You" by Diane Warren, performed by Leann Rimes or Tricia YearwoodSupport the show

Today's show features: Don Hall, President and CEO of Virginia Automobile Dealers Association Alan Haig, President of Haig Partners This episode is brought to you by: Impel – Impel's Service AI with Voice AI changes that with proactive, VIN-specific outreach based on individual driving behavior, missed call capture, and instant appointment scheduling by text and email. Advisors stay focused on the drive. Customers get fast, personalized service. One complete platform. No missed moments. No missed revenue. Visit https://carguymedia.com/4pXVx0x to learn more. Car Dealership Guy is back with our second annual NADA Party—happening in Las Vegas on Thursday, February 5th. It's the hottest ticket at NADA 2026. Spots are limited and unfortunately we can't invite everyone —so RSVP today at https://carguymedia.com/cdglive and we hope to see you in Vegas! — Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com

In this conclusion to our special end-of-year series, VADA President and CEO Don Hall shifts the focus from external threats to the internal dynamics that will define dealership success in 2026. Hall shares candid takeaways from his recent time at the NADA Academy, specifically highlighting the critical, often undervalued role of service technicians. He argues that the service drive touches far more customers than the sales floor and that building a culture where employees feel valued is the only sustainable way to protect the business. Hall also issues a warning about upcoming regulatory attacks targeting processing fees and spot deliveries, urging dealers to prepare now rather than later. He challenges owners and general managers to "lead from the front" by being visible and engaged in the daily grind of their stores. With the 2026 legislative session and Virginia's 250th anniversary on the horizon, the message is clear: your presence—whether in the dealership or at the General Assembly—has never mattered more.

VADA's Don Hall sat down for a candid, two-part interview on the threats facing the franchise system–from manufacturers like VW and Scout pushing for direct sales to the new political landscape in Richmond. In Part 1 Don delivers a message to dealers who think they can coast through 2026: "Manufacturers have made it clear... they would love to be able to take off certain vehicles and sell them direct. We need to care and we need to get engaged. This is a big deal. It's not going to go away."

Join the VADA leadership team—President Don Hall and legal experts Anne Gambardella, Barry Beatty, and Mimi Perka—for an essential briefing on the 2026 political and regulatory landscape. This session covers everything from Virginia's new administration to aggressive FTC enforcement and critical franchise rights updates.

Today's show features: Don Hall, President of Virginia Automobile Dealers Association Patrick Janes, AVP, vAuto Inventory Solutions at Cox Automotive Will Bright, CEO and Founder of Saferide.ai This episode is brought to you by: KPA – Escalating fines and enforcement actions are hitting dealers hard across safety, privacy, and F&I compliance. KPA's Complete Compliance Suite is the only all-in-one solution that protects your dealership from every compliance risk. Our integrated software, expert consulting, and award-winning training help you reduce insurance premiums, mitigate liability exposure, and protect your reputation. Learn more at https://kpa.io/automotive/ Saferide.ai – Saferide is pre-load AI Dashcam that makes cutting-edge saftey and conveneince features affordable for all drivers. We enable Hands-Free Cruise, Traffic Assist, Pedestrian Detection, and Predictive Maintenence for hundreds of models built since 2010. Contact us at 415 583 7394 or kyle@saferide.ai to learn more CDG Circles – A modern peer group for auto dealers. Private dealer chats. Real insights — confidential, compliant, no travel required. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cdgcircles.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more. Car Dealership Guy is back with our second annual NADA Party—happening in Las Vegas on Thursday, February 5th. It's the hottest ticket at NADA 2026. Spots are limited and unfortunately we can't invite everyone —so RSVP today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://carguymedia.com/cdglive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we hope to see you in Vegas! — Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG News ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://news.dealershipguy.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CDG Jobs ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CDG Recruiting ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My Socials: X ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ➤⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Everything else ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dealershipguy.com

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1097: In today's episode, we dig into why the Alliance for Automotive Innovation and NADA are in disagreement on state franchise laws, Stellantis' quiet hydrogen retreat, and why pop-up shops are punching above their weight in modern retail strategy.The Alliance for Automotive Innovation has called on the DOJ to review state franchise laws, sparking a fierce response from NADA and highlighting long-standing tensions between OEMs and dealers.The Alliance argues some franchise laws create unnecessary costs, ultimately hurting consumers and competitiveness.The letter targets laws restricting new dealership locations and third-party time guides for warranty work.NADA President Mike Stanton labeled it a “broadside attack” and called for a unified defense of the franchise model.Don Hall, CEO of VADA, said: “If there is such a thing as a holy war in the franchise world, it's a holy war.”In response to backlash, John Bozzella, President of the Alliance clarified: “We support the dealership franchise model. Period. Full stop.”Stellantis is backing away from hydrogen-powered vehicles, shelving its fuel-cell van program as infrastructure and economic realities dim the tech's near-term future.The automaker will no longer launch its hydrogen-powered Pro One vans originally planned for France and Poland.Stellantis cited poor infrastructure, high costs, and low midterm viability for light-duty hydrogen vehicles.R&D resources will be redirected toward electric and hybrid vehicle development.Staff at impacted plants will be reassigned, and the company is reassessing its stake in hydrogen joint venture Symbio.“The hydrogen market remains a niche segment, with no prospects of midterm economic sustainability,” said COO Jean-Philippe Imparato.Pop-up retail is evolving from a buzzy trend to a proven strategy, with brands large and small embracing short-term storefronts to build awareness, test products, and drive limited-time sales.U.S. pop-up shops generate ~$80B annually, with projections hitting $95B by 2026.80% of retailers who've opened a pop-up call it a success; most spend under $5,000 to launch.Goals include building brand awareness (66%), deepening customer connection (63%), and launching products (46%).Retailers range from e-commerce-only to full brick-and-mortar operations.As Sarah Rudge wrote: “Pop-up shops have become more than just a retail trend — they're now a strategic tool.”Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

Hola Gerardo aquí en otro episodio de Simplemente Yo; La selección de esta semana es Moana, es una película estadounidense de animación musical, fantasía y aventuras de 2016, producida por Walt Disney Animation Studios y estrenada por Walt Disney Pictures. La película fue dirigida por John Musker y Ron Clements, codirigida por Chris Williams y Don Hall, y producida por Osnat Shurer, a partir de un guion de Jared Bush y basada en una historia concebida por Clements, Musker, Williams, Hall, Pamela Ribon y el equipo de guionistas Aaron Kandell y Jordan Kandell. Plot: En la antigua Polinesia, cuando una terrible maldición lanzada por el semidiós Maui llega a la isla de Moana, ella responde al llamado del océano para buscar a Maui y arreglar las cosas.   Espero que lo disfruten ;) Información adicional del podcast: Enlace del website official de Filmic Notion Podcast: https://filmicnotionpod.com/ Enlace a nuestra página de Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/446nl

The Transition Movement is a worldwide network of people working locally to move away from fossil fuel-base infrastructure toward locally-based systems. Projects include community-owned renewable energy utilities, local food security projects and farmers markets, local currencies, conversions of lawns into edible landscapes, waste reduction, ecosystem restoration, social entrepreneurship—all things that cultivate resilient and healthy communities. Don Hall, long-time leader in the Transition Towns movement, with a background in permaculture and organic farming, is author of the new book, The Regeneration Handbook: Transform Yourself to Transform the World. In the podcast he talks about some of the many successful projects of the movement, as well as the stages of development inherent in movement-building and social change.

Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - CityWest's internet service for Cortes Island was cut off again, sometime after 10:44 on Saturday, March 8, and not restored until after 9:00 on Monday, March 10. This is the third or fourth time in the last 12 months. The outage did not affect CKTZ, which relies upon Mascon de TELUS, but did shut down numerous CityWest customers (including Cortes Currents). ‘Rumour' has it that the fibre cable was cut somewhere on the underwater stretch between Denman Island and Williams Beach.  “They require a special "marine team" to take care of it and it will be weather dependent. Hopefully the break will be near shore, but they may have to pull up the entire length of cable to find the break and fix it.” One of CityWest's public relations people confirmed there was a break in the cable, but could not say where. However the recorded announcement on their phone in line stated:  “We are seeing services affected in Williams Beach, Stories Beach, Manson's Landing, Bold Point, Heriot Bay, Whaletown, Open Bay, Granite Bay, Chatham Point, Blink Channel, Bliss Landing, Seaford, Klahoose, and Gillies Bay.” So the rumour was true, at least in regard to where the break occured. There are some questions about CityWest's recorded announcement. For starters, it says services are affected in Bold Point, Open Bay, Granite Bay and Heriot Bay - which are all Quadra Island locations. Only Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney, who lives on Quadra, has yet to hear of ANYONE being connected on Quadra Island and, up until this point, there has been no mention of Heriot Bay being served. A number of Cortes Island residents have been connected for over a year, but a lot of people have not. It is not clear which group is in the majority. In a previous post, Cortes Currents mentioned that numerous households in Squirrel Cove, Whaletown and Mansons Landing have yet to be connected. Since then, a source who wishes to remain anonyomous, claims that service has yet to be brought to Seaford Road. Don Hall, from Tiber Bay, recently stated there is no service in his area either. “We expressed interest early on to get hooked up. They used to phone us and they used to try to sell us things. They ran a line from our local road to our house, but they never ran the line from the main fiber optic network into where we live at Tiber Bay. They never hooked up our house either. The last time I ever heard anything from them was three years ago when they scheduled an appointment to hook up the internal to our house. They never showed up for that and we never heard from them again.” The Strathcona Regional District has not been talking about the connected coast project very much lately, but according to the press release on their website, this is “a joint venture between the Strathcona Regional District (SRD) and CityWest" which “will be managed and implemented by CityWest and the Strathcona Regional District.”

After 8 years of interviewing people in the regeneration sector, It's become clear to me that knowledge is not as valuable as experience. Gathering facts, concepts and theories is great up to a point, but until you put those ideas into practice, it's impossible to know if those ideas clash with your reality, or require adaptation to what's really going on on the ground. For this reason I was excited to see that Don Hall, who has worked with the transition towns movement in various capacities for 16 years now, has come out with a new book titled, The Regeneration Handbook: Transform Yourself to Transform the World. Don also holds a Master's in Environmental Leadership from Naropa University, a certification in Permaculture Design from the Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute and is currently the Training Coordinator for Transition Network. You can find accounts of much of his work and learnings at his website and blog at evolutionary change.org In this episode a lot of what we explore revolves around the International Transition Network, how it started, and how it's grown to a movement since the early 2000s. We go into Don's practical experience building the transition movement in both Colorado and Florida, some of the shared priorities of those communities that formed the basis of initiatives and unity that was formed, and how others can participate in creating these kinds of programs in their own communities. We also get into related topics like how transition is as much an internal process as an external community one, and the skills that Don believes we need to relearn in order to live in close knit communities the way that almost everyone used to in recent history.

Mele Kalikimaka as the ThawedCast covers 'Moana,' the monumental 2016 film from Walt Disney Animation Studios, directed by longtime Disney Animation dynamic duo John Musker and Ron Clements, and co-directed by Don Hall and Chris Williams. Bridget, Lara and Philip revisit the mythical ancient Polynesian world of Moana of Motunui (Auli'i Cravalho) and her adventures with the demigod Maui (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson). Moana--a princess of sorts as the daughter of the chief--is faced with inheriting the leadership of an insular island nation that has abandoned its seafaring roots. However, she must learn to sail in order to restore the Heart of Te Fiti, a magical relic bestowed on her by the ocean. Failing in her mission would doom her island to a growing famine. Guided by her grandmother's spirit and the power of the ocean, she first seeks out the aid of the shapeshifter Maui. He reluctantly agrees to accompany her, first to retrieve his magical fishhook, and then to potentially face the perils posed by the demon Te Kā, who has corrupted the influence of the nature goddess Te Fiti. Follow The ThawedCast: Conversations About Animation: twitter.com/thawedcast and instagram.com/thawedcast. instagram.com/partoflarasworld, instagram.com/bridget5246, instagram.com/philipehlke. Visit thawedcast.com

The tradition of sending cards to loved ones was in decline — until it was rescued by a new generation. But millennials have their own ideas about what sentiments they want to convey. Zachary Crockett is thinking of you on your special day. SOURCES:Mia Mercado, writer and former editor at Hallmark.George White, president of Up With Paper and former president of the American Greeting Card Association. RESOURCES:34th Louie Awards - Finalists & Winners, (2022-2023)."Season's (and Other...) Greetings," by Maria Ricapito (Marie Claire, 2020)."Hallmark Greeting Cards Have Adjusted to the Digital Revolution," by Trent Gillies (CNBC, 2017)."Testimony of Don Hall, Jr. President and CEO of Hallmark Cards, Inc. Before a Joint Hearing of the Senate Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services and International Security and the House, Postal Service and the District of Columbia" (2010).

Evan Bevins and Mark Radulich present our Big Hero 6 2014 Movie Review!Big Hero 6 is a 2014 American animated superhero film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Loosely based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name created by Man of Action, the film was directed by Don Hall and Chris Williams and produced by Roy Conli, from a script by Jordan Roberts, Robert L. Baird and Daniel Gerson. It stars the voices of Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit, Daniel Henney, T.J. Miller, Jamie Chung, Damon Wayans Jr., Genesis Rodriguez, James Cromwell, Maya Rudolph, and Alan Tudyk. Big Hero 6 tells the story of Hiro Hamada, a young robotics prodigy, and Baymax, the healthcare-provider robot of Hiro's late brother Tadashi Hamada. They form a superhero team to combat a masked antagonist responsible for Tadashi's death.Big Hero 6 is the first Disney animated film to feature Marvel Comics characters, whose parent company was acquired by the Walt Disney Company in 2009. Walt Disney Animation Studios created new software technology to produce the animated visuals.Big Hero 6 debuted at the 27th Tokyo International Film Festival on October 23, 2014, and Abu Dhabi Film Festival on October 31, 2014, and was released in the United States on November 7. The film received positive reviews from critics with praise for its animation, pacing, action sequences, script, entertainment value and emotional weight. It grossed over $657.8 million worldwide and became the highest-grossing animated film of 2014. Big Hero 6 received seven nominations for Annie Awards and won one, and also received a Golden Globe nomination. At the 87th Academy Awards, the film won Best Animated Feature.A television series, which continues the story of the film, aired from 2017 to 2021 on Disney Channel and Disney XD.[10] A two-season short series Baymax Dreams premiered in 2018, and another, Baymax!, was released on Disney+ in 2022.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59

In this episode we welcome Don Hall as we go over: Transformation in Nature Expansion As a Pattern Wholeness Expressed Balance in All Efforts Check out Don's Website: https://evolutionarychange.org/ 

Don Hall has served in a variety of capacities throughout the Transition Towns Movement over the past 15 years, and is currently Training Coordinator for the International Transition Network. His book,  The Regeneration Handbook, is a changemaker's toolkit for cultivating personal and community resilience.  

Shoot us a Text.There's light at the end of the tunnel this Monday as CDK starts the restoration process of its DMS. Today, we discuss the identity of their hacker, give an update on the Hyundai-Amazon partnership and look at a Chick-Fil-A summer camp that has the internet in an uproar. Show Notes with links:As of this weekend it was reported that CDK Global has initiated the restoration process following crippling cyberattacks referred to as a ransom event. This process, expected to take several days, has left dealerships across the U.S. and Canada struggling to operate normally. Meanwhile, we have a potential glimpse into who did it. The restoration process for major applications for the over 15k dealerships affected  is expected to take several days, meanwhile dealerships have been busy re-innovating using manual processes to continue operations.Meanwhile, a report by bleepingcomputer.com over the weekend claims to know the hacking group responsible citing the same inside anonymous sources that have been providing accurate information throughout the entire situationBlackSuit launched in May 2023, believed to be a rebrand of Royal ransomware.Royal Ransomware, and BlackSuit, are successors of the notorious Conti cybercrime syndicate.Hyundai Motor America is encouraging more dealers to join its Amazon retail program ahead of its consumer launch later this year.Randy Parker, Hyundai's U.S. CEO, updated dealers on the program's progress, enabling shoppers to buy a Hyundai online.An email from Hyundai offered interested dealers the chance to sign up via an online portal without commitment, touting benefits like access to millions of shoppers and the potential for incremental sales.The beta phase received positive feedback from both customers and dealers, with Amazon continuing to test and refine the online vehicle shopping experience.However, Amazon's onboarding capacity is limited, raising questions about prioritization.Don Hall, president of the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association, expressed concerns about trade-ins and leasing: "We don't want to see this car sold off to outside folks who sell used cars online. It's not a small point, it's a big point."The introduction of a $35 “Chick-fil-A Summer Camp” for children aged 5 to 12 at a Louisiana location sold out quickly but faced criticism on social media.The camp offers a behind-the-scenes look at working at Chick-fil-A, with sessions running for three hours over nine days in July.Attendees receive a kid's meal, T-shirt, name tag, and snack, and spend time with “Team Leaders” and the Chick-fil-A cow mascot.Chick-fil-A representatives clarified that the children will engage in activities with employees acting as counselors, not performing staff tasks.Mike Rowe, host of “Dirty Jobs,” defended the camp, emphasizing the importance of teaching kids soft skills critical for their development.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

Hola Gerardo aquí en otro episodio de Simplemente Yo; La selección de esta semana es Strange World, es una película de ciencia ficción animada del 2022 producida por Walt Disney Animation Studios y distribuida por Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Fue dirigida por Don Hall, codirigida y escrita por Qui Nguyen y producida por Roy Conli. Plot: Los Clades son una familia de exploradores cuyas diferencias amenazan con derribar su última y más crucial misión. Espero que lo disfruten ;) Información adicional del podcast: Enlace del website official de Filmic Notion Podcast: https://filmicnotionpod.com/ Enlace a nuestra página de Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fnpod Discord: https://discord.gg/ukWHr4NK6c

Welcome Back Everyone! Thank You for joining us once again! The crew gets together once again for another week of film...and this time Joey got to make his picks! Join the crew as they talk about the Roadhouse Remake, Who would make a good Batman in James Gunn universe...and Johnnie Rants on the Halo series. 1st Film:  Big Hero 6 (2014) Directed by Don Hall & Chris Williams Featuring voices by: Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit, T.J Miller, Jamie Chung , Damon Wayans Jr and Genesis Rodriguez. 2nd Film:  V For Vendetta (2005) Directed by James McTeigue Starring: Hugo Weaving and Natalie Portman Thanks for Listening! Email:   Strangerthanflicktion@gmail.com Twitters:  Podcast- @SFlicktion Joey - @SpaceJamIsMyjam Jacob - @Jabcup Johnnie- @Shaggyroaddogg Tim - @timbohh4l Catch Joeys reactions over at Joey Reacts on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@jwararmour/featured Time Stamps: Big Hero 6 -  Rate and Review - 42:15 V for Vendetta - Review and Rate  -  1:06:05   Music Credits:  Immortal by Fall Out Boy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4o_8zbelwY Freds Angels - Fred https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUgU9kbXPyI Cry Me A River by Julie London https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFymXjdXOCw

The tradition of sending cards to loved ones was in decline — until it was rescued by a new generation. But millennials have their own ideas about what sentiments they want to convey. Zachary Crockett is thinking of you on your special day.   SOURCES:Mia Mercado, writer and former editor at Hallmark.George White, president of Up With Paper and former president of the American Greeting Card Association. RESOURCES:34th Louie Awards - Finalists & Winners, (2022-2023)."Season's (and Other...) Greetings," by Maria Ricapito (Marie Claire, 2020)."Hallmark Greeting Cards Have Adjusted to the Digital Revolution," by Trent Gillies (CNBC, 2017)."Testimony of Don Hall, Jr. President and CEO of Hallmark Cards, Inc. Before a Joint Hearing of the Senate Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services and International Security and the House, Postal Service and the District of Columbia" (2010).

(image source: https://a-dinosaur-a-day.com/post/185693540635/euryapteryx-curtus) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Don Hall discuss Euryapteryx, another one of those giant birds the Maori people had to deal with when they migrated to New Zealand. They had a rough time. The birds, not the people. From the Early Holocene, this 3-foot-tall ratite laid relatively giant eggs and was hunted to extinction by the humans. Because humans. We're a blight upon the earth. COVID-19 was a nice try, nature, but maybe hit us a bit harder next time. Want to further support the show? Sign up to our Patreon for exclusive bonus content at Patreon.com/MatthewDonald. Also, you can purchase Matthew Donald's dinosaur book "Megazoic" on Amazon by clicking here, its sequel "Megazoic: The Primeval Power" by clicking here, its third installment "Megazoic: The Hunted Ones" by clicking here, or its final installment "Megazoic: An Era's End" by clicking here, as well as his non-dinosaur-related book "Teslanauts" by clicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Winfree, Alexis Hejna, Zachary Strobel and Mark Radulich present their Wish 2023 Disney Movie Review!Wish is a 2023 American animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It was directed by Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn (in her feature directorial debut), from a screenplay by Jennifer Lee and Allison Moore, based on a story conceived by Lee, Buck, Veerasunthorn, and Moore, and produced by Peter Del Vecho and Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster-Jones, with Lee and Don Hall serving as executive producers. The art style combines computer animation with the look of Disney's historical hand-drawn animation. The film stars the voices of Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine, Alan Tudyk, Angelique Cabral, Victor Garber, Natasha Rothwell, Jennifer Kumiyama, Harvey Guillén, Evan Peters, Ramy Youssef, and Jon Rudnitsky. The story focuses on a 17-year-old girl named Asha (DeBose), who makes a passionate plea to the stars in a moment of need after sensing a darkness in the Kingdom of Rosas that no one else does.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsoFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulich

(image source: https://www.deviantart.com/tuomaskoivurinne/art/Saurian-Anzu-778336693) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Don Hall discuss Anzu, a dinosaur that looks so damn much like a bird it's hard to believe it's not in the clade of theropods that evolved into them. Them dinos really wanted them feathers. From the late Cretaceous, this 13-foot oviraptorosaur lived alongside some famous heavy-hitters like T. rex and Triceratops, and may I say the name Anzu really stands out among those, and not really in a good way. “Here in the Hell Creek Formation, we've got Tyrannosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Triceratops, Edmontosaurus, and… Anzu!” See, it doesn't work! Try again, paleontologists. Want to further support the show? Sign up to our Patreon for exclusive bonus content at Patreon.com/MatthewDonald. Also, you can purchase Matthew Donald's dinosaur book "Megazoic" on Amazon by clicking here, its sequel "Megazoic: The Primeval Power" by clicking here, its third installment "Megazoic: The Hunted Ones" by clicking here, or its final installment "Megazoic: An Era's End" by clicking here, as well as his non-dinosaur-related book "Teslanauts" by clicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(image source: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/things-of-beauty-i-like-to-see--543528248785595561/) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host and Matt's dad Don Hall discuss Ectopistes, another great example of human-caused extinction because we didn't depress our listeners enough with the Dodo and Tasmanian Tiger episodes. From the Late Pliocene to the Early Holocene, this 1.5-foot columbid bird used to have flocks in the billions before being shot, batted, and netted by greedy and terrible European colonizers when they came to America. The Native Americans lived with them all right though, so it's not all humans that are bad, just European ones. My great grandfather was an Italian immigrant, so I'm allowed to say that. Hey, remember when this show was about dinosaurs?Want to further support the show? Sign up to our Patreon for exclusive bonus content at Patreon.com/MatthewDonald. Also, you can purchase Matthew Donald's dinosaur book "Megazoic" on Amazon by clicking here, its sequel "Megazoic: The Primeval Power" by clicking here, its third installment "Megazoic: The Hunted Ones" by clicking here, or its final installment "Megazoic: An Era's End" by clicking here, as well as his non-dinosaur-related book "Teslanauts" by clicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're covering the Disney seafaring animated classic(?) Moana, its themes of ancestry, forgiveness, and restorative justice, where it ranks among other classics when it comes to songs, sidekicks, and more, and discovering that we, too, are Moana.   Moana (also known as Vaiana or Oceania in some markets) is a 2016 American computer-animated musical fantasy action-adventure film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The 56th Disney animated feature film, it was directed by John Musker and Ron Clements, co-directed by Chris Williams and Don Hall, and produced by Osnat Shurer, from a screenplay written by Jared Bush, and a story by Clements, Musker, Williams, Hall, Pamela Ribon, and the writing team of Aaron and Jordan Kandell. The film introduces Auliʻi Cravalho as the voice of Moana and also features the ensemble voices of Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Jemaine Clement, Nicole Scherzinger, and Alan Tudyk. It features original songs written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa'i, and Mark Mancina, and an orchestral score also composed by Mancina. Set in ancient Polynesia, the film tells the story of Moana, the strong-willed daughter of a chief of a coastal village, who is chosen by the ocean itself to reunite a mystical relic with the goddess Te Fiti. When a blight strikes her island, Moana sets sail in search of Maui, a legendary demigod, in the hope of returning the relic to Te Fiti and saving her people. The plot is original, but takes inspiration from Polynesian myths.

Meet Katherine Coker. We spend the hour talking about Wage Theft in Pennsylvania, Indiana & the US. We talk about some specific cases and scenarios of Wage Theft in PA & NE IN. We also have some other labor news and some great informational links below as well. You can find Katherine on TikTok at Katherine.Coker She also has some great WAGE THEFT Schwag you can access for doing that subtle thing of posting stickers in the community. You can follow her on YouTube KatherineCoker as well. She has some great writings you can learn from at her SubStack page linked here. The Philly Department of Labor website specific to Wage Theft is linked here.  The HAll's Restaurant chain in NE Indiana has been charged in Federal Court for Wage Theft. The Department of Labor's Hour & Wage Division District Director Aaron Lewis said Luke Hall, GM of Don Hall's Factory Restaurant, agreed to change his business' practices, but he reportedly refused to pay back wages owed to his employees. Read about the DOL case from this Federal Court Filing. Here is the DOL's article detailing the Halls case. If you are in the Service Industry check out some of the resource links we have provided below.  The Economic Policy Institute is a resource you should use as a Working Famly. They are at EPI.org Also check out this article on Wage Theft in America today. Read about the recovered Billions in Wage Theft here.  In the Union News section we talk about the Strike in Erie PA by UE Local 506 & 618 members, Follow the link for more details.  Another resource for Restaurant Workers is ROC United - ROCUnited.org  An example of a community group developed to help exploited workers, check out Chicago based ARISE Chicago.  For Indiana Department of Labor  Wage and Hour Division nformation check it out here WAGE & HOUR - this is an stark example of a Republican ran state, very weak offerings if you need help. The state proves they do not support Working Families, they just provide the bare minimum required and then they underfund that.  Thanks for listening, Find us on the web at My Labor Radio and on Twitter we are @mgevaart 

News; History of Czech Christmas traditions; Survey: What should go in Christmas Eve potato salad?; Gay US ex-Christian pastor Don Hall on losing everything before finding acceptance, love, and home in Czechia

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week's show by talking about DreamWorks Animation's new logo. They then focus on why Don Hall & Qui Nguyen's latest film for WDAS failed to connect with audiences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week's show by talking about DreamWorks Animation's new logo. They then focus on why Don Hall & Qui Nguyen's latest film for WDAS failed to connect with audiences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Winfree, Alexis Hejna and Zachery Strobel present their Strange World Disney 2022 Movie Review! Strange World is a 2022 American computer animated science-fiction adventure film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The 61st animated film produced by the studio, it was directed by Don Hall, written and co-directed by Qui Nguyen, and produced by Roy Conli. The film stars the voices of Jake Gyllenhaal, Dennis Quaid, Jaboukie Young-White, Gabrielle Union, and Lucy Liu. Set in Avalonia, the film follows the Clades, a legendary family of explorers who must set aside their differences as they embark on a journey to a mysterious land inhabited by surreal lifeforms in order to save a resource called the Pando from losing its energy power source. The film was noted for introducing Walt Disney Animation Studios' first openly LGBTQ teenaged character. The film received generally positive reviews from critics but was a box office bomb, with projections having it lose as much as $147 million for Disney. Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things: https://linktr.ee/markkind76 also snapchat: markkind76 FB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSW Tiktok: @markradulich twitter: @MarkRadulich

Robert Winfree, Alexis Hejna and Zachery Strobel present their Strange World Disney 2022 Movie Review! Strange World is a 2022 American computer animated science-fiction adventure film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The 61st animated film produced by the studio, it was directed by Don Hall, written and co-directed by Qui Nguyen, and produced by Roy Conli. The film stars the voices of Jake Gyllenhaal, Dennis Quaid, Jaboukie Young-White, Gabrielle Union, and Lucy Liu. Set in Avalonia, the film follows the Clades, a legendary family of explorers who must set aside their differences as they embark on a journey to a mysterious land inhabited by surreal lifeforms in order to save a resource called the Pando from losing its energy power source. The film was noted for introducing Walt Disney Animation Studios' first openly LGBTQ teenaged character. The film received generally positive reviews from critics but was a box office bomb, with projections having it lose as much as $147 million for Disney. Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things: https://linktr.ee/markkind76 also snapchat: markkind76 FB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSW Tiktok: @markradulich twitter: @MarkRadulich

Skwigly.com presents Animation One-To-Ones featuring Ryan Gaur in conversation with Roy Conli, producer of Disney Animation's Strange World. Strange World follows a family of historically great explorers, the Cades. The film focuses on three generations of men in the family. Jaeger Clade mistakenly abandoned his son, Searcher, after his lust for adventure sees him transported to the titular Strange World. Searcher himself feels a certain distance from his son, Ethan, whose interests and personality highlight the generational differences between the two. After the entire family are thrown into the pink-tinted Strange World populated by exotic animals and unknown threats, the three generations of fathers and sons are forced to find some common ground. The Oscar-winning collaboration of director Don Hall and producer Roy Conli returns after their success on Big Hero 6. Penning the script is Qui Nguyen who also has previous with Don Hall following their work on Raya and the Last Dragon. Fittingly for the themes of the film, Strange World keeps it within the established Disney family.

"Strange World" is the newest film from Walt Disney Animation Studios and reunites director Don Hall with screenwriter Qui Nguyen after they previously collaborated on "Raya And The Last Dragon." With producer Roy Conli, the trio has delivered a progressive family drama about fathers and sons, legacy and acceptance set against the backdrop of the sci-fi adventure genres that borrows influence from many past films to tell a modern story. The three of them were kind enough to talk with us about their work on the film, which you can see in theaters. Please take a listen down below and enjoy! Thank you.   Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture

Original Airdate 11/29/2016 With Strange World in theaters this week we're looking back at another Disney animated feature from around the Thanksgiving season Moana! Moana (also known as Vaiana or Oceania in some markets) is a 2016 American 3D computer-animated musical adventure film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. The 56th Disney animated feature film, the film is directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, and co-directed by Don Hall and Chris Williams, the film introduces Auliʻi Cravalho as Moana and features the voices of Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Jemaine Clement, Nicole Scherzinger, and Alan Tudyk. The film features songs written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa'i and Mark Mancina, and an orchestral score also composed by Mancina.

Original Airdate 11/29/2016 With Strange World in theaters this week we're looking back at another Disney animated feature from around the Thanksgiving season Moana! Moana (also known as Vaiana or Oceania in some markets) is a 2016 American 3D computer-animated musical adventure film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. The 56th Disney animated feature film, the film is directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, and co-directed by Don Hall and Chris Williams, the film introduces Auliʻi Cravalho as Moana and features the voices of Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Jemaine Clement, Nicole Scherzinger, and Alan Tudyk. The film features songs written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa'i and Mark Mancina, and an orchestral score also composed by Mancina.

On this episode Matt & Eric review Don Hall & Qui Nguyen's Strange World starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Dennis Quaid, Jaboukie Young-White, Gabrielle Union and Lucy Liu. Matt's Rating: 3/5 Eric's Rating: 2.5/5

It's Monday and we have a great week in the works! Today we cover the auto advertisers who are swooning back to the live viewership. We also meet Rivian's Chief Lobbyist and get into the WSJ comments section, as well as the impact of the much awaited ‘merge' for the crypto currency Ethereum. Football is back and so are Automotive advertisers as spending jumped over 260% from the week prior according to iSpot.tv data from $6.6M to $23.8M. 75% was allocated to NFL GamesHonda and Nissan grabbed the #1 and #2 spots with Honda dropping $8.1M on it's “Forever Determined” 30 sec spot Nissan's “60 years in 30 seconds” spot was targeted to college gamesHyundai, Chevrolet, and GMC were also on the field with new commercialsHyundai's 60 second “Chewy” was the fan favoriteThe Chief Lobbyist at Rivian, Jim Chen, is a former Tesla exec, wears cowboy boots, and is making it his mission to end the traditional model of selling cars. Fascinating story of “the wonky lawyer who produces evidence for his views and talks a lot about free market principles” Cites local Dealers power at the state level as the reason for the difficulty in establishing the D2C model“When you have one person who controls all the marbles, you get marbles when they want to give it to you,” said Don Hall, president of the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association. Mike Stanton, the president of the National Automobile Dealers Association, added that “there are rules in place for a reason.”$5.5B loss for 2022 while delivering 5700 units. Loss of $96,491 per vehicleThe COMMENTS:"Dealers and state lawmakers who oppose Mr. Chen's efforts say that independent dealerships play a critical role in the car-buying process, helping to create competition between franchises that ultimately keeps prices affordable for consumers. They argue that dealers also provide important services, such as repair and warranty work, and arrange financing for buyers at competitive rates."How can those arguments be proffered with a straight face?  Do they really think we are that gullible to believe that online sales would enhance competition by letting customers shop around. Ask anyone who has a brain if they'd rather be able to avoid trips to a showroom, and if they also think that they'd get better financing deals online.  Ridiculously anti-consumer."Auto dealers have been a fixture of American life since the early part of the 20th century, when auto makers first needed retail networks capable of selling large volumes of cars. Independent dealers did the hard and expensive work of finding customers, advertising in specific markets and servicing. " That's the same argument that the weavers' guilds made centuries ago when the loom was invented. Give me a break.

Special Guests Sara Robinson and Lizzy Haynes joins your host Chad Robinson for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The Princess and the Frog (2009) [G] Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Fantasy Starring: Anika Noni Rose, Bruno Campos, Keith David, Michael-Leon Wooley, Jennifer Cody, Jim Cummings, Peter Bartlett, Jenifer Lewis, Oprah Winfrey, Terrence Howard, John Goodman, Elizabeth Dampier, Breanna Brooks, Ritchie Montgomery, Don Hall, Paul Briggs, Jerry Kernion          , Corey Burton, Michael Colyar, Emeril Lagasse, Kevin Michael Richardson, Randy Newman, Terence Blanchard, Danielle Moné Truitt   Director: Ron Clements & John Musker Recorded on 2022-08-10

Today we talk about the superheroes Hawk and Dove, with the main focus on the Dove half of the duo, Don Hall who was succeeded by Dawn Granger. It doesn't get confusing at all in an audio medium. Today's mentioned & relevant media: -Showcase #75, Hawk and Dove (1968) 1-6, Teen Titans #21 -Teen Titans (1966) #25 -Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) #12 -Hawk and Dove (1988) -Hawk and Dove (1989) -Secret Origins #43 -JSA (1999) #45 -Teen Titans (2003) #22 -Blackest Night (2009) #2 -Blackest Night: Titans (2009) -Brightest Day (2010) #4 -Birds of Prey (2010) -Hawk and Dove (2011) -Dark Nights: Death Metal (2020) #5 -Dark Crisis: Worlds Without a Justice League - Superman (2022) -Justice League Unlimited: For the Man who Has Everything short clip -Dark Crisis (2022) #2 -Dark Crisis: Young Justice (2022) Thanks to Victoria Watkins for our icon! Support Capes and Japes by: Checking out our Patreon or donating to the Tip jar Find out more on the Capes and Japes website.

Connor & Jon dive into the big blue with Michael Kelley to discuss the aquatic cinematic masterpiece: Finding Nemo. Of course there is a fair amount of discussion on the state of animation, Michael tells how the film affected his relationship with his family, Connor just wants to talk about the score, and Jon can't remember all of Dory's misremembered names for Nemo. WARNING: Major spoilers for Finding Nemo Follow Michael: http://www.michaelkelleyfilm.com/ Follow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featured Films mentioned in this episode:---------------------------------Finding Nemo (2003) | Dir. Andrew StantonA Series of Unfortunate Events (2004) | Dir. Brad SilberlingToy Story (1995) | Dir. John LasseterThe Lion King (1994) | Dir. Roger Allers & Rob MinkoffA Bug's Life (1998) | Dir. John Lasseter & Andrew StantonToy Story 2 (1999) | Dir. John Lasseter, Ash Brannon, Lee UnkrichThe Incredibles (2004) | Dir. Brad BirdMonsters Inc. (2001) | Dir. Pete Docter, David Silverman, Lee UnkrichWALL-E (2008) | Dir. Andrew StantonToy Story 3 (2010) | Dir. Lee UnkrichRaya and the Last Dragon (2021) | Dir. Don Hall, Carlos Lopez Estrada, Paul Briggs, John RipaThe Dark Knight (2008) | Dir. Christopher NolanToy Story 4 (2019) | Dir. Josh CooleyFinding Dory (2016) | Dir. Andrew Stanton & Angus MacLaneThe Lego Movie (2014) | Dir. Phil Lord & Chris MillerSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) | Dir. Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney RothmanRatatouille (2007) | Dir. Brad BirdShark Tale (2004) | Dir. Bibo Bergeron, Vicky Jenson, Rob LettermanLuca (2021) | Dir. Enrico CasarosaBrave (2012) | Dir. Brenda Chapman, Mark Andrews, & Steve PurcellThe Good Dinosaur (2015) | Dir. Peter SohnTarzan (1999) | Dir. Chris Buck & Kevin LimaCitizen Kane (1941) | Dir. Orson WellesStar Wars (1977) | Dir. George LucasAntz (1998) | Dir. Eric Darnell & Tim Johnson

Don Hall is a trainer and facilitator with TransitionUS, the US hub with the global Transition Network. He is a permaculturalist and former Executive Director of Transition Sarasota. Don recently joined us on The Regenerative Real Estate Podcast to talk about his life's work and the Transition Network's playbook called Five Stages of Transition.If you're not familiar with Transition or Transition Towns, it is a movement that has been growing since 2005 across the globe. Community-led Transition groups focus on a low-carbon, socially just future with resilient communities, and active participation in society.In practice, they are using participatory methods to imagine the changes we need, setting up renewable energy projects, re-localizing food systems, and creating community and green spaces.  They are nurturing the Inner Transition of the cultural and mindset changes that support social and environmental change.  They are sparking entrepreneurship, working with municipalities, building community connection and care, repairing and re-skilling. The community level of scale has huge potential to influence change and is a crucial part of developing and guiding social and economic systems toward sustainability, social justice and equity. There is an increasing recognition that top-down approaches are not sufficient alone to affect change and need to be combined with community-level responses.  It's an approach that has spread now to over 48 countries, in thousands of groups: in towns, villages, cities, Universities, schools.  Around the world, there are 23 Transition Hubs that support and connect Transition groups in their country/region and connect internationally. 

SHOW NOTES: On this show…we are taking our time, letting the candle wax run as we explore the warning; be careful what you wish for. I'm sure you've thought about it before, if I could have anything, what would I wish for? You might have even played the game when you were young, three wishes. Some of you might have chosen simply, for the moment and others of you might have taken your time, savoring each wish and thinking of an all-encompassing answer. “I wish for unlimited wishes”. But how many of you thought of the after wish. You know that time after the wish has been granted. What now? How do you live with your choice? How do you manage the gift? Sometimes it's not as simple as granting you what you want but instead, there could be strings attached or conditions. What if it weren't that simple and instead, every wish led to an extended responsibility. Maybe instead of wishing you find contentment where you are and with what you have. Intriguing? Maybe, let's dig in and see. I recently read a book, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. In the story, the main character, Adeline is desperately trying to get out of an arranged marriage at the end of the 17th century in France. She has befriended a lady of the woods who taught her to pray to many other gods besides the religious God her parents worshiped. She warned her never to pray at night because the God of the night wasn't a good god but an evil one. Unfortunately, that is just what happened. In her desperation to escape and not be owned by anyone, she made a deal with the devil. She could live forever, independently but when surrendered, her soul would be his.  She was 23 at the time of the deal and she would be 23 for centuries. Sounds amazing huh? Never growing old and bonus, she could never die which meant, any injury or accident was immediately rectified.  BUT you didn't think the devil would make it that rich did you? Now the conditions. Why couldn't she be owned or controlled by anyone? Because as soon as she left their sight, even exiting a room, she was immediately forgotten. She wasn't allowed to say her name or make a mark in any way on this world. Think about that? She couldn't get a job, rent a room, have a friend, or make a home. She couldn't build on more than the first meeting with anyone. No one remembered her. Let that sink in for a minute.  What if no one remembered you or what you did? I think we've all wished for eternal youth but imagine if this were the consequence? Don Hall gives us another example to set the stage: Monkey's Paw Wishes and the Consequences of Want found at literateape.com Mike Fishbein helps us understand The Happiness Trap: Why You're Never Satisfied and How to Break the Cycle found at medium.com At aconsiousrethink.com I found 6 Sad Reasons Why You Are Never Satisfied In Life (+ How To Be) I want to leave you with 4 Inspiring Messages from The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue CHALLENGE: count your lucky stars and find gratitude in the life you have. Before you make a deal for more, explore the conditions and impact a wish granted will have on your life. It's all in the power of perception. I Know YOU Can Do It!

This week special guest Kat Lerner joins James, Jerah, and Jonathan to review the Disney film “Raya and the Last Dragon.” The film follows Raya as she has to find the last dragon to unite her community and defeat the enemy for good, all by trusting. It is voiced by Kelly Marie Tran and Awkwafina and is directed by Don Hall and Carlos López Estrada. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood SUPPORT BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices