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Trees are a major cause of power outages. They're also a wildfire risk—when branches hit a conductor, a small spark can become a big blaze. Lynn Petesch of Overstory joins thinkenergy to talk trees, exploring how AI, satellite imagery, and vegetation intelligence help utilities prevent outages and reduce wildfire threats. Including Hydro Ottawa, who saw a 44% drop in tree-related outages since partnering with Overstory. Listen in for how we work together to keep the grid safe in an era of extreme weather.   Related links  Overstory: https://www.overstory.com/ Lynn Petesch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnpetesch/  Trevor Freeman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-freeman-p-eng-8b612114  Hydro Ottawa: https://hydroottawa.com/en    To subscribe using Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinkenergy/id1465129405   To subscribe using Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7wFz7rdR8Gq3f2WOafjxpl   To subscribe on Libsyn: http://thinkenergy.libsyn.com/ --- Subscribe so you don't miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/user/hydroottawalimited Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hydroottawa Stay in the know on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HydroOttawa Keep up with the posts on X: https://twitter.com/thinkenergypod ----- Transcript: Welcome to thinkenergy, a podcast that dives into the fast, changing world of energy through conversations with industry leaders, innovators and people on the front lines of the energy transition. Join me, Trevor Freeman, as I explore the traditional, unconventional and up and coming facets of the energy industry. If you have any thoughts, feedback or ideas for topics we should cover, please reach out to us at thinkenergy@hydroottawa.com, Hi everyone. Welcome back. Today on thinkenergy, we're going to be talking about trees. Yes, you heard that correctly. Trees. I know this is a show about energy, but there's actually a very real connection between our electricity grid and those slow growing, majestic givers of shade, lumber, fruit and so many more benefits. Honestly, who doesn't love trees? But I'm not just kicking this episode off in my capacity as a tree hugger. Let's take a look at this through a utility lens, and I will use Hydro Ottawa as an example. Hydro Ottawa service territory includes some very rural and very forested areas. Even our urban territory has a fairly extensive tree canopy. As a result, Hydro Ottawa trims about 60,000 trees each year. Why? Because trees contracting power infrastructure is a big problem. Tree interference remains a leading cause of power outages for us. Strong winds force them onto our wires. Heavy snow or freezing rain builds up and weighs down branches, breaks limbs, and increases the risk that part of a tree may touch a line, and in some extreme cases, heavy storms can even send trees or branches crashing into our poles, damaging the poles. The struggle between power lines and trees, which, again, don't get me wrong, we all love trees, has been going on for years. There is a constant struggle between trimming enough and getting the right trees trimmed and maintaining as much tree coverage as we can. In 2022 we identified a disruptor in this dance, the solution came through a partnership with Overstory, a company that uses satellite imagery, infrared technology and artificial intelligence to help utilities manage vegetation and trim trees more efficiently. And the timing could not have been better. Just days after we started working with Overstory in the spring of 2022 the derecho hit Ottawa. Our Ottawa based listeners will remember this storm well. It was monumental in the history of our city, and indeed for us as utility, winds reached 190 kilometers an hour. For our non-metric listeners, that's nearly 120 miles per hour. The storm ripped through poles houses and cause considerable damage to our city's urban forests. Overstory played a crucial role during the cleanup and in helping us level up our vegetation management strategies moving forward, we realized that the insights we got from Overstory would help improve our proactive approach to tree encroachment and hazard identification, and this is essential in this era of extreme weather events. We know that climate change is causing more frequent and more extreme weather events. According to Climate Central, the number of weather related power outages in the United States increased by 78% between 2011 and 2021 and severe weather accounted for over 1000 outages across Nova Scotia just in the year of 2024 we want to keep you connected during these heavy storms, and that's why we're looking to organizations like Overstory. So what does Overstory do to help us keep the lights on? Well, without giving away too much, because we're going to get into the details shortly, Overstory through a detailed analysis of the scans they do of our entire grid, identifies high risk areas, which we can then prioritize and better focus our resources when it comes to vegetation management, this level of monitoring and focus reduces the risk of trees from coming into contact with our poles and disrupting Your connection to the grid, the results speak for themselves. Since partnering with Overstory, we've reduced vegetation related outages by 44% and that's only part of the story, as we'll discuss further, Overstory also plays a crucial role in helping utilities prevent wildfires in high risk areas across North America, similar to extreme weather, wildfire frequency and intensity is also increasing, in part due to climate change expanding cities and many other factors. And when wildfires do happen, these stories are heartbreaking. What many people don't realize is that lots of wildfires are sparked by trees making contact with power lines, and that is why Overstory plays a key role in tagging areas where those fires are most likely to ignite and spread, making it easier for utilities to prioritize trimming work and vegetation management in those areas. To dive more into how Overstory is helping us here at Hydro Ottawa and. And other utilities helping us identify and act to mitigate risk associated with vegetation. I'm really excited to have Lynn Petesch on the show today. Lynn is Overstory's, Head of Customer Success, and has spent the past 10 years building customer facing teams with a specific focus on technologies that tackle the climate crisis. She began her career working for the United Nations and the diplomatic service of her home country, Luxembourg, before moving into the tech sector to really work in environments where she could drive impact more quickly and at greater scale. Lynn Petesch, welcome to the show.   Lynn Petesch  05:34 Thank you. Thanks for having me.   Trevor Freeman  05:36 Okay, so let's start at the very top with a high level look at what Overstory does and how the organization came to be.   Lynn Petesch  05:45 Yeah, let me tell you about Overstory. I mean, we are a vegetation intelligence platform. We use remote sensing and AI to give electric utilities, including Hydro Ottawa and others, a clear, system wide view of their risk. They always do it because they want to address three things, or sometimes more, but kind of, there's always a few goal posts, and it's either improving reliability, reducing wildfire risk, if that is if they're in an area where there is a concern, and or improving operational efficiencies. So Overstory very much becomes a decision-making tool for their programs were used mostly by the vegetation management people, operations people, wildfire mitigation teams, and they each time they want to either use a program that exists, prioritize it, reshape their work. They might be preparing for storm. They might be working on a wildfire mitigation risk so the company, more broadly, was founded in 2018 by Anniek Schouten and Indra den Bakker. This was back in the Netherlands, and they were leveraging, or getting really interested in satellite imagery, and were very initially using it for deforestation purposes. So, the climate resilience DNA has always been with us. But like any startup, we were looking at that kind of target audience that was most interested in what we had to offer. And pretty quickly, we landed on the electric utilities. They had the most pressing need to use remote sensing at scale to solve very big problems, honestly. And so we pivoted into that space of electric utilities, and then in 2020 Fiona Spruill, who's our CEO right now, she joined us. She shaped the company into what it is today, and that is really around building safer and more reliable operations.   Trevor Freeman  07:33 That's great, and I want to dive into some of the details. Our listeners will know that we talk a lot about grid modernization here and talk a lot about better intelligence of what's happening on the grid in all aspects, and something we haven't really talked about, and I'm excited to talk to you about today is the sort of vegetation management side of it. So really excited to get into the details. But before we do that, I'm always really curious to understand, you know, the people behind the conversations. How did you get into this area of, you know, high tech vegetation management? I touched a little bit on your bio in the intro, but give us a sense of, you know, how did Lynn come to be in the space that you're in right now?   Lynn Petesch  08:12 Yeah, I wouldn't say I grew up thinking I was going to work in this space, but I love working in it now. So actually, right out of college, I went to work for the United Nations, but then in the last 15 years, I started working at high growth tech companies, startups, and I've always been focused on leading and building CS operations, which is basically the customer success teams. They're the ones that are in front of the customers, implementing these software programs, kind of working very closely with customer solving problems. And about four years ago, I decided that I did want to focus the rest of my career on solving the climate crisis more broadly. And I remember very clearly that I came across Overstory. And there was two things that really resonated with me. One was hearing that utility caused wildfires could be as thing of the past, like they are preventable. And the other thing was learning about this world where vegetation is the biggest cause of outages, which is, you know, I did not know before. And so I think, you know, having these very clear goals is very compelling to kind of work on something where it's so easy to understand what the big problems are. So I joined Overstory, and for the last couple of years, I've been building a team that gets really deeply embedded in these utilities, specifically with the vegetation management and the WiFi mitigation teams. And we work on their programs. We understand their programs, we help them reshape their programs. We roll out, obviously, the software element that is Overstory. It's been very fun and rewarding work   Trevor Freeman  09:40 That's great. And I really love, you know, talking to people from a variety of areas that they touch on climate change and the climate crisis. And I think there's a bunch of us who share that passion of wanting to do something. I spoke with a group of you know, recent grads about what is a green. In career. What is it? What does a career in climate change look like? And really it looks like whatever you want it to look like. There are so many aspects that touch on this. So kind of neat to hear how that was your passion, and then you figured out where it made sense for you to enter into the climate sphere. So that's great.   Lynn Petesch  10:15 Yeah, I guess when I was young, I thought you had to be a scientist to work on time, yeah. And I think now anyone can find an angle on how to contribute to it. And I think it needs everyone to help contribute.   Trevor Freeman  10:24 Yeah, any job can be a green job if you care about it and if you make it that okay. So let's get back to Overstory. Tell us a little bit about the evolution of the company. You talked about it kind of founding about seven years ago. Tell us how it's evolved and progressed over those seven years.   Lynn Petesch  10:41 Yeah, so when we started working with utilities, I think at that point, everyone was kind of assessing whether satellites could be kind of good use case for analyzing vegetation. We're now talking about 30 centimeter imagery. So the resolution of satellites has become incredible. You can really see branches. You can detect species of trees. You can see if they're healthy or not. So initially, that was kind of our m-o we really were the leading provider to find out, where are the trees, how close are they, in terms of proximity to your network, so to the conductor, which is the risk. You know, we're looking at the terrain. If you're looking in the mountains and in Colorado, you have very different terrain than maybe in Ottawa. So detecting tree species has been really interesting, detecting the health of trees, how that decline is furthering. A lot of utilities are experiencing a lot of tree decline die off right now. So that was how we started. And then we started working with the really big utilities. And you had to think about this problem at scale. Now, we might be scanning with satellites, hundreds, 10s of 1000s of miles at a time, and some of these utilities, they might have 1000s, if not 10s of 1000s, of trees that could pose a risk to their network. They might have had a really big, large weather event, a storm that knocked over some of their system. So at that point, it all becomes about that decisioning tool. Everything starts becoming a prioritization, and I think that's now where we're really leaning into is making not just surfacing the data, but making it very actionable. Utilities have a lot to deal with. They deal with very tight budgets, they deal with crew constraints. They might have an aging workforce, their regulatory pressure, they're really vulnerable to storms. Increasingly, there's a lot of wildfire exposure. So everything becomes a decision of, where should I focus my intention? Where can I get the biggest bang for my buck? What should I do? What should I not focus on? And that decisioning is where we really want to be a key player in.   Trevor Freeman  12:44 Absolutely. And looking forward, I know I'm kind of we're jumping the gun here. We haven't gotten into the details of what you do. But looking forward, what is your vision for, kind of the future of this space and how it's going to continue to evolve? Are you mature as a company yet, or as a sector, or is it still a lot of growth to happen?   Lynn Petesch  13:01 Yeah, I think vast majority utilities are now leveraging remote sensing. It could be lighter, it could be drones, it could be satellites. So that has become a pretty established tooling within the sector. I think what our vision really is, is providing utilities that shared resilience, first picture of risk. So you know, we imagine a world where you can, kind of like, see the emerging risks, and you can start becoming proactive. Being proactive in the space of vegetation management has been really challenging. You never know where the next tree is going to fall. And over the last couple of years, customers suddenly have access to this risk across their territory so that they can start being proactive about it. As a matter of fact, that was a key use case, also with the team at Hydro Ottawa, is to start launching these proactive programs. And I think when we think about it, we get very excited about the world in which anyone from the field crews to the vegetation managers to the operation folks to the execs, to the regulators, the community partners who think about the safety of their communities, the regulators all have that kind of shared view of risk. Just imagine, they all understand the same risk. They operate off the same sheet, and they make the same data driven decisions that could solve a lot of problems, because now the data is often scrambled across different people. Certain people have access to it and certain people don't.   Trevor Freeman  14:25 Great. Okay, so let's get into the specifics here. I want to actually talk about specifically what you what Overstory does. How do you find we've kind of talked about vegetation management, obviously, you're supportingHydro Ottawa and other utilities in our vegetation management programs. How do you find and tag high risk vegetation? What is high risk like? What do you actually do on a day to day basis?   Lynn Petesch  14:47 Yeah, that's the part that I deal with the most often. So excited to get into specifics. Implementing with Overstory is actually pretty easy. I mean, when we start working with a customer, we need to know where is your grid. So we need to understand where your power lines are. Planning. We need to understand the main configurations of them. How tall are the poles, etc, so we can really compute that whole focus of where the trees in relation to your power lines, to your conductors. That's all ultimately that we're focusing on. Increasingly, we're all seeing focusing on the ground. I'll be talking about that as well. We then task these satellites over your territory. We do that during the leaf on season, so that will be the summer, essentially. And then we run all these models. So we are first needing to understand, where are the trees, what is their height, what is their health? An unhealthy tree is much more likely to fall and cause damage to your power lines. We're looking at the fuels on the ground. We can help you determine what type of equipment you might need to attack certain types of vegetation. And we always compute it to that risk to the conductor. And we look at your right of ways. Now, I think the interesting part about your question is the what is high risk? And that is, can be very different across different utilities, and I think that's the maybe the unique part with Overstory is that we can configure it to your standards. So every utility has very unique components. If you're on the West Coast and you're concerned about wildfires, your tolerance to risk will be very different. And if you're on the East Coast, where you're mostly concerned about not causing too many outages, including that you might have specific trimming specifications. The crews running around with chainsaws, they know exactly how far out they need to trim, how much they can trim, and there's a bit of a risk tolerance thing. So we built very configurable risk frameworks for all of our utility partners, so high means one thing to hydro Ottawa means something different to a customer in California that is facing a very different type of risk.   Trevor Freeman  16:49 So you're out there assessing, essentially, just for the context of our listeners, you know, we've got power lines that run overhead. They run through residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, but also forested areas, treed areas where there's lots of vegetation near our equipment, your company really gets an understanding of the the interaction between the vegetation and our lines, and says, these ones are too close, or this is a tree that's, you know, not healthy, and could come in contact with your lines based on your analysis. So help us, like, let's paint that picture a little bit more detailed. How do utility companies take the information that you are coming up with, that your analysis is coming up with, and use that to run a vegetation management program more effectively? What does the utility do with that information?   Lynn Petesch  17:37 Yeah, so we always center it around four main use cases. One is optimizing a program that already exists. It's creating a targeted program for you. It's quantifying your work and risk reporting. And I'll dive into each and every one of them a little bit to illustrate a bit more what that could mean. So when we think about program optimization, a lot of utilities, they have existing vegetation management cycle. They might have a regulatory obligation to visit their territory every four years, for example. Now, a lot of times they've been doing their program the same way for the last 10 maybe 20 years, but the conditions in their territory are different, right? I mean, the things we're seeing, the storms are heavier. There's more tree decline that we're seeing right now. So they know they need to adapt and they need to adjust it. But it's big programs with lots of budgets attached to it, a lot of crews running around. So starting to think about how you can start pulling a socket that you're meant to trim forward, or starting to tackle an area where you say, is more residential, there's fewer trees, focusing on your high risk areas. First re managing these programs is one key component that we work with a lot of companies on. And thinking about Oklahoma, Gas and Electric, for example, that they have a budget, and they can only do that much with the budget, and it was really about reinventing where they can get the biggest impact. The other one, the second use case, is this targeted program creation, and I'll use the Hydro Ottawa use case for that. You know, they had suddenly a view about where are all of their hazard trees? Hazard trees are these trees that are declining, they're dying, or they're dead, and they could have an impact on your system. Now, suddenly you know where they are, so you can start building a targeted program about dedicating some time and budget and crews to actually going and addressing those trees that has a big impact on your reliability and on reducing tree cost outages. And there's many others, sort of like hotspotting, is a very common term about starting to become proactive and doing something for a specific program. And the third one is work quantification. And I think there, when you think about it again, there's large contractors that are running around, managing your territory. And now we utilities, for the first time, often have that data to actually assess how much work there is. So that's really helpful in terms of negotiating your contracts, getting better bids. Some utilities say it's really hard to find contractors that want to work on their system, because it's very hard to estimate how much work there is, or they might have a budget to mow certain vegetation along a transmission corridor. Just knowing how much vegetation there is is a really helpful tool to address it and prioritize it in the right way. And then the fourth use case is the risk reporting, and that is about getting that baseline view about your risk and tracking it year over year. And this is really where we want utilities to have that data to report it out to their boards, insurers, regulators, and often it's used to defend your budgets, secure your budgets, or really have some data to kind of back you up on what the problems are that you're facing.   Trevor Freeman  21:05 Great. So you talk about data, and you know, each of those use cases that you mentioned, or strategies that you mentioned really are about getting the right information in the hands of the right people to make decisions and sort of more efficiently and effectively make decisions, but it's a lot of data. And so Hydro Ottawa has over 6000 kilometers of lines. You know, this, of course, as our partner, we have a big territory, and we have a fairly treed territory. That's a lot of data points. You're collecting a lot of data from your satellites. You're doing analysis on that. How are you doing that analysis? Is it, you know, AI is kind of a buzzword, and every sector right now, and the utility sector is no different. Are you using some form of AI or machine learning analytics? What are you doing in terms of, you know, crunching the numbers and coming up with the right actions?   Lynn Petesch  21:59 Totally, yeah, AI is a buzzword, but it's also very exciting. I think utilities have really embraced it already. They're using it for demand forecasting. They're using it for customer service. They're using it for asset planning. I mean, at the core, Overstory has been using AI to turn remote sensing data into operationally useful intelligent about their vegetation. So when you say yes, Hydro Ottawa has that many 1000s of kilometers of overhead lines, we need to a rank it to them. This is your worst circuit. This is your worst area. This is the area where you have the most hazard trees, for example. So we can really rank order on a span level, from the worst to the best, right? So that could be one thing, it's still an overwhelming amount of data. So where we started by using AI to kind of predict that whereas the trees How tall are, they were and they were relation to the conductors. Now what we're really excited about, or kind of leaning into, with AI, is how to intelligently, kind of assess and prioritize risk. So not every hazard tree has the same impact. If a hazard tree falls on a line where more houses are dependent on you will knock out the power of more people. So it's always a prioritization exercise, and leveraging AI for that is what is most exciting to us right now. And I think it's important to note that we also don't just want it to be a black box. All of the models we've built, they're always validated by certified arborists and kind of our utility partners. And I think at this stage, this is very important, because every tree that we find exists in the real world, and so validating this, AI in the with ground truthing, has been really important for us to also build that trust in the technology.   Trevor Freeman  23:42 That's great. And I do think it's helpful for our listeners to kind of understand the context before this, this work is sort of done, you know, in the absence of a tool like yours, it's, it's sort of done. You know, there's a degree of manual effort here. There's a degree of patrolling the lines. There's a cycle of vegetation management. So if you've done a line this year in three years or four years or five years, you want to be looking at it again. This takes a little bit of that, I don't want to call it guesswork, but it takes a little bit of that manual effort out of the equation, and really focuses efforts in the right way. And it's only with the tools that you know you folks are using that you're able to do that volume of analysis and get that pinpoint accuracy. So that's fantastic. Let's, let's get into kind of the success of it at all, like the big picture. We've obviously talked a couple times here that you're our partner here at Hydro Ottawa, so I know that the success that we're having with you, but you know, tell us some of the great success stories with other utility partners. Are you, you know, are you actually reducing weather related outages? Are you seeing the impact of using the overstory tools and methodology to support utility partners?   Lynn Petesch  24:58 Yeah, I mean weather related outages can mean many things. You have trees knocking over, like the pole might crack, etc, you know, those there's a lot of things that can happen during a storm. And I've heard a lot of stories about side of some of the storms that Ottawa has experienced in the past years, where, you know, you could have had anything, and they're just heavier, and that the consequences are really strong, but what we can impact is the tree cost outages, right? And that we've proven with Hydro Ottawa, where, within a year, by focusing that targeted program on going to an area where you had a massive amounts of these trees that were dying off and they at any point, was just a little bit too heavy wind could be toppled over and fall on the line, we had a 44% reduction in tree cost outages. That's a real, tangible number. You can see, I'm thinking about utility as well. In the on the East Coast, a co op that runs through very rural areas. In those areas, you have a trees outside of the right of way that are toppling over on two lines. So tree cost outages are a huge issue for them, and it's really impacting their safety and safety those key, key KPIs that utilities are always tracking and by us just giving them a rank order of which has a tree they had so many of them, which has a tree to even go to first, because if that has a tree were to fall on a line, a ton more people are going to be out of power than if the other one were to fall the line, you will have, like one rural cabin that will not have power. And that led to a reduction of something around 90% of tree cause outages is to 70% it's still a long way to go, but it was a really tangible number that you can see, and it shows that if you then do that proactive work, you have real impact on your tree cost outages. And it's if I think about our customer in California, Pacific Gas and Electric, for example, it's a lot around helping them understand where they don't need to go. So it's kind of doing something of a visual inspection and actually skipping certain spans, that can be itself a really big use case. Because right now, if you don't have an understanding about where your risks are, you might be spending trucks to roll for hours around areas where there is not really any tangible work to be done. So redirecting them to the right areas is where we've seen a lot of success there, and that obviously leads to budget wins, right? You'll be saving a lot of money by doing that. And those are kind of the use cases that we chase and that we kind of help prove the cases on.   Trevor Freeman  27:29 Absolutely, yeah, there's, there's only so many resources you can you can throw at this, and making sure that we prioritize and focus those resources in the right spot is absolutely critical. You were just talking about the West Coast, and you mentioned this earlier. I know wildfires is is an area that is obviously of great interest for your organization. We're fortunate here at Hydro Ottawa, and that we haven't really had to deal with that much. But anybody who's you know following the news knows this is a major problem for us. So how, what is your role in helping those utilities prevent wildfires? Maybe give us, like, a very quick primer on why utilities are a factor when it comes to wildfires first, and then how your organization is supporting that.   Lynn Petesch  28:13 So unfortunately, utility cost wildfires tend to be the most catastrophic wildfires because they're critical infrastructure, and we've obviously seen that happen across the world, in in the US recently, again and again. But utility cost wildfires, as I said at the beginning, are also the actual wildfires that are preventable. So that's really where we're lying to lying into a lot of the forests right now. They've become Tinder boxes. That is obviously because of fire suppression policies? That's because of forest management techniques that have been leveraged in the last couple of 100 years that are slowly changing at different paces? Canada's had some, unfortunately, some really bad fire seasons recently as well. And so where overstory wanted to place itself as a net prevention space to even not add to the point where you have a spark, because there's a lot of tools out there that focus on mitigation and what is, what do you do when you see that first plume of smoke coming up? And so we've landed in kind of really focusing on the prevention side, so that utilities are hopefully in the future, not the ones that spark any of those catastrophic wildfires we've already always been looking at that the vegetation that could touch your conductor, right? That's I've been speaking about that a lot, but now we're really excited for the first time, and we recently announced that we launched a fuel detection model. So that's us looking at the ground fuel conditions, and those are actually usually the key contributors to the spark that spreads the fire. We're now providing that to utilities as a much higher resolution than ever before. For me, it's interesting because I've spent a lot of time looking at trees, and now I'm going into the field and I'm looking at the ground, and it's a new perspective. But yet again, we could just, you know, we don't want to overwhelm our customers. A lot of maps and showing the fuel conditions, necessarily, we can really help them identify those spans where a single failure would have the greatest consequence. So yet again, it's about how to make that data that, you know, there's a lot of wildfire risk map out there, but make it a very actionable list of spans that if they were to tackle those they are very proactively reducing the risk of igniting a fire. And as a result of the protecting their communities.   Trevor Freeman  30:29 Got you so it's not just about the overhead trees, branches, etc, contacting the line. It's, you know, if a switch goes, if an insulator pops, if, if something happens that will cause sparks. What's happening on the ground below that line, and how do we make sure it is able to withstand sparks? That might happen.   Lynn Petesch  30:49 Exactly if you have dry grasses, if you have sagebrush, if you have certain types of fuels, they're just much more likely to spark a fire and then spread, spread out without there even be any any trees you have these prairies along Texas that can blow up in a fire very quickly, and the fires can spread to tremendous sizes. And so understanding the fuels on the ground is really important.   Trevor Freeman  31:15 Super interesting and fascinating work to get involved in. As you mentioned, this is obviously an area of, I don't even know if I call it growing concern anymore, great concern for for the utility industry and all of us. Yeah. So with the technology that's, you know, we talked about AI a little bit ago, it's literally growing before our eyes. It's really evolving fast. Do you see your technology evolving along with it. What's what's kind of next for your organization? You talked about getting into sort of the ground vegetation management. What comes next? How do you see it evolving as AI and tools evolve?   Lynn Petesch  31:52 Yeah, I mean, if we see that the future is where we want to support a grid that is much safer and reliable, as I mentioned, we also want to make it sure it's resilient to the climate and the economic pressures that there are. So our initial focus and our continued focus, and where we have a lot of our expertise has been with vegetation. Now we're starting to look at the ground fuels, then that naturally evolves into looking at the asset vulnerabilities. So you know, the actual polls, and if there's any failures potentially on those as well as further weather exposures, right? It becomes, then about the soil moisture. It comes about the wind speed. It becomes around the rain, precipitation, etc. So there's a myriad of things that we can start looking at and that we want to start looking at in order to get that more holistic view of risk, and go beyond just vegetation right now, where we're investing most heavily in is that wildfire risk. There's also the resolution that we see with satellites right now is at 30 centimeter that may drop down to 15 or 10 centimeters, so the resolution will get higher. There's other sources that we're exploring already flying, sometimes aerial imagery that is at that five to 15 centimeters, then you would really start seeing soon, you can start seeing a leaf on a on a tree. It gets really impressive. There's lighter there's lots of other kind of remote sensing technologies that we're looking to leverage in the future. And then, as a company as well, we're starting to, obviously expand internationally. We started working with utilities in New Zealand that have very similar problems and various regulatory changes. They also have a problem with wildfire risks. So that is, that is another angle that at Overstorey We're chasing right now.   Trevor Freeman  33:35 Yeah, I'm glad you brought up that. You know, understanding of other assets beyond just vegetation, has kind of been running through my head of we talk about, and I think we've talked about it here on the show. If we haven't, I should do an episode on that, like a digital twin, a digital twin of our grid, and really having a good understanding of not just, you know, a line drawn on a map of, Hey, your circuits run this way, but really physically, what's happening out there, and being able to sort of model that interact with it in a digital way, to understand, if we do X, Y and Z, what happens. So the technology that you guys are using to really get good imagery and understanding of what's out there, well, I think what I'm hearing from you is could potentially be leveraged in that next level to understand, what pulls do we have? What health are they in? What you know, what's happening with that conductor? Is it sagging too much? Is it in good health? Like there's, there's all this opportunity that's really fascinating to hear.   Lynn Petesch  34:31 Yeah, already. Now, when we look at transmission corridors, we look at the sag of these lines, and the terrains are also really challenging, something to look at. So there's a lot of factors that need to be taken into account. And that can only expand as we want to look at risk more beyond just the vegetation element.   Trevor Freeman  34:48 Very cool. Well, Lynn, very interesting to hear this. I'm really glad you came on the episode or the show today to talk to us. Fascinating to hear what Overstory have to I know that we're super excited to be. Working with you here at Hydro Ottawa and excited for what comes next. We always end our interviews with a series of questions, so I'm going to dive into those and here we go. What is a book that you've read that you think everyone should read?   Lynn Petesch  35:13 I was thinking about an author more than a book. My favorite author is Jonathan Franzen. If I would recommend one book, it'd probably be Corrections, his most famous one, I believe. But they're like, these chunky, 800-900 page books where you kind of get immersed in these families and you feel like you know them at the end, and they kind of, I think about them for like, months afterwards. They're really good reading, at least for the winter when it's cold and you spend a lot of time inside. So probably Jonathan Franzen books, yeah.   Trevor Freeman  35:41 Yeah, we're we're recording this just before the holidays, and I think we'll be releasing the episode after but winter is such a great time to curl up with a book, and it's awesome to have a good recommendation of a nice thing.   Lynn Petesch  35:53 It'll be called in January.   Trevor Freeman  35:56 Absolutely. So same question, but a movie or a show?   Lynn Petesch  36:00 Yeah, I'm not a big movie buff, but I recently rewatched What's Eating Gilbert Grape, seen it with Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio, and I always felt like Leonardo DiCaprio should have received an Oscar for that performance back when he was 14. But, yeah, it's a beautiful movie. awesome.   Trevor Freeman  36:20 Awesome yeah, that's a bit of a blast from the past, but you're right. That is a fantastic one. If someone offered you a free round trip flight anywhere in the world, where would go?   Lynn Petesch  36:27 French Polynesia, because it's so far I've never been a friend who went. I'm sure it's very expensive to go there, so it'd be great for someone too. Yeah, no, that's a place I'll go one day.   Trevor Freeman  36:41 So, yeah, fantastic. Who is someone that you admire?   Lynn Petesch  36:45 Yeah, that's a it's a tricky one, because I was thinking about, like, people, you know, in, I know, family, etc. But like, if I were to think about a, and it's a little left field, about a public persona, and also a bit of a blast from the past, I'll think about Tina Turner. She's been my icon since I'm a kid, I was always listening with my dad to Tina Turner. And I think the word that I've probably most used in today's episode was like resilience. And I always think about her as like possibly the most resilient woman in the world who reinvented herself and her career in her 40s and 50s, and is this complete power woman, you know, always done everything at her own terms. So get so much energy from not just her music. I've seen so many documentaries about her, and she's always been this kind of woman that I know, filthy with energy and kind of like drive. So I'm a big, big fan of Tina Turner.   Trevor Freeman  37:38 That's fantastic. I have to say, that's never come up on the show before, and now I need to go and dive down a rabbit hole of like, learning about Tina Turner listening to some music.   Lynn Petesch  37:47 Yeah, she's great woman.   Trevor Freeman  37:48 Yeah, good answer. Last question, what's something about the energy sector, or let's expand that to kind of the climate sector that you're really excited about?   Lynn Petesch  37:59 Yeah, I'm gonna take a very high level. But I think the thing I've always been following the most is, like, that broad topic of the energy transition, and I think the recent changes, or like, kind of the way we talk about it, has become a lot more interesting, because it used to be this kind of fluffy, big kind of vision, and now we're in that phase where it just has to be very practically implemented, and we're trudging along with it, no matter the political climate, etc, there is kind of a move forward. And I actually really liked the way that, I think, when I first started learning about it, or getting interested in it, it was always about renewables, and now it's around just sort of like needing to build a system that is both, like low carbon and climate resilient. And there's something in that, like way we talk about it now that I find really interesting. There's immense amounts of innovation in it. So yeah, I'm just enjoying following what's happening on that and how we are. We're moving that direction, no matter what's happening right now. So that's exciting.   Trevor Freeman  38:55 Yeah, okay, when I know my listeners are probably roll their eyes, because I say this all the time, but it's a very exciting time to be in this industry, and very exciting to kind of see the evolution of energy and how we're interacting with it, how it's impacting our society. And we really feels like we're at an inflection point. And very great to have you working on one aspect of it that people probably don't think about a lot. So thanks very much for what you're doing.   Lynn Petesch  39:19 Yeah, exactly. When you start working for Overstory, the one thing that happens is, wherever you go, you see trees and power lines. And I have very keen eye for, unfortunately, trees that are in poor health right now. So that's one of the professional things I've developed.   Trevor Freeman  39:35 Carry like a spool of red ribbon around you can, like, tie on the at risk trees and just so someone could come along. Lynn, thanks so much for coming on the show today. Really appreciate it. It's been great chatting with you.   Lynn Petesch  39:45 Thank you so much.   Trevor Freeman  39:46 Take care. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of the thinkenergy podcast. Don't forget to subscribe. Wherever you listen to podcasts, and it would be great if you could leave us a review. It really helps to spread the word. As always, we would love to hear. From you, whether it's feedback comments or an idea for a show or a guest, you can always reach us at thinkenergy@hydroottawa.com..

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Embedded in the collected consciousness of popular culture, cinema, and creative charisma for the last four decades, legendary actor, filmmaker, and author Crispin Hellion Glover has danced on the elusive edge of artistic freedom, while simultaneously inhabiting an abstract atmosphere  like no one else of his generation. His almost alchemical approach to his craft is unparalleled and unpredictable, as he carefully uncovers the macabre mysteries of the human experience through characters you know and love. Having starred in such cineamtic classics as Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter, Back to the Future, River's Edge, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, The Doors, Hot Tub Time Machine, among several others, Glover's complex career on the big screen has truly cemeneted him as one of the greats of our time. On this episode of The Self Portrait Gospel Podcast, we sit down with Glover to chat about his most recent film, "No! YOU'RE WRONG. or Spooky Action at a Distance," which was shot entirely on 35mm film negative over the course of several years, and what seems like a lifetime since its critical conception. Followed by a short tour in select theaters to showcase the industrious intensity and intimate imagery of this spellbinding effort, Glover pulls us into his incredible imagination by swiftly displaying the timeless tones and electrifying elements of the Dada/Surrealist movement, which has undeniably influenced the actor throughout his compelling career. Set to premiere at MoMA in New York City this Thursday, October 2nd, the film will continue to run through the spooky month with more available dates on his site below. https://www.crispinglover.com     

Join Justin as he chats with actor and artist Crispin Glover about his new film, No! You're Wrong, balancing filmmaking and acting, working with new directors, paranormal experiences, life after death, and more!Crispin Glover bio:Crispin Hellion Glover (born April 20, 1964) is an American actor, filmmaker and artist. He is known for portraying eccentriccharacter roles on screen. His breakout role was as George McFly in Back to the Future (1985), which he followed by playing one of the leading roles in River's Edge (1986). Through the 1990s, Glover garnered attention for portraying smaller but notable roles in films such as Wild at Heart (1990), The Doors (1991), What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), and Dead Man (1995). Starting with his role as the Thin Man in Charlie's Angels (2000), he began to star in more mainstream films. The roles in these films include a reprisal of the Thin Man in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003), portraying the titular character in Willard (2003), Grendel in Beowulf (2007), The Knave of Hearts in Alice in Wonderland (2010) and Phil in Hot Tub Time Machine (2010). From 2017 to 2021 he starred as Mr. World in the Starz television series American Gods. In the late 1980s, Glover started his company, Volcanic Eruptions, which publishes his books such as Rat Catching (1988) and also serves as the production company for the films he has directed, What Is It? (2005), It Is Fine! Everything Is Fine. (2007), and No! YOU'RE WRONG. or: Spooky Action at a Distance (2025). These films have never received a traditional theatrical release; instead, Glover tours with the films, holding screenings in theatres around the world.Information on No! You're Wrong, including a video preview:The first show is October 2, 2025, with the World Premiere at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.Upcoming shows:Oct 2 – NYC World Premiere @ MoMAOct 10–16 – IFC Center, NYCOct 18–19 – Aero Theatre, Santa MonicaOct 23 – Music Box, ChicagoNov 3 – Coolidge Corner, BostonLink to video preview of Crispin's new film:https://youtu.be/3grQdSO8jfA?si=ibZTyIg5tYEaUK_SIntro and outro theme created by Wyrm. Support Wyrm by visiting the Serpents Sword Records bandcamp page (linked below):https://serpentsswordrecords.bandcamp.com/Monsters, Madness and Magic Official Website. Monsters, Madness and Magic on Linktree.Monsters, Madness and Magic on Instagram.Monsters, Madness and Magic on Facebook.Monsters, Madness and Magic on Twitter.

With his new film One Battle After Another on the horizon, Chantelle and Christian take a deep dive into the evolution of Leonardo DiCaprio's Iconic career. From his early days in What's Eating Gilbert Grape and Romeo + Juliet to his legendary collaborations with directors like Scorsese, Nolan, and Tarantino, they break down the performances, risks, and legacy-defining roles that made DiCaprio one of the greatest actors of his generation.Whether it's Titanic, The Departed, Inception, or The Revenant, this episode is backed with admiration and a few surprises as the duo revisits Leo's rise from teen idol to Oscar winner.

(00:00-15:46) Brad Thompson joins the show to talk all things Cardinal baseball following the series loss to Tampa. Brad discusses some of the young players who have a lot runway to finish off the season and talks about the Cardinals in 2026. Brad also answers the tough question of “what have the Cardinals figured out this season” regarding some of the younger talent on the team. Finally, Brad shares his take on JJ Wetherholt and if we will see him at all in 2025.(15:55-27:15) St. Louisans love to see musicians wearing STL gear. The Great Malaise. Mt. Rushmore of Corey Feldman roles. Audio of him talking to Billy Corgan about originally being cast to play Leo's role in Titanic. Movie boy isn't buying it. Was he also banished from What's Eating Gilbert Grape?(27:25-39:10) Hubbard Marty pops in studio talking about playing golf with Alice Cooper over the weekend. Alice Cooper's rules of golf says everybody gets a par on the first hole. Alice plays at a fast pace.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, it's time for our mainstream Year of the Nineties pick for June; the 1993 drama "What's Eating Gilbert Grape", starring Johnny Depp, Juliette Lewis and Leonardo Dicaprio! Listen now!

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In this powerful episode of Best in Fest, host Leslie LaPage welcomes acclaimed actress-turned-screenwriter Laura Harrington, whose career has spanned blockbuster sets and award-winning scripts. From starring opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in What's Eating Gilbert Grape to writing for legends like Martin Scorsese and Taylor Hackford, Laura shares how she transitioned from the stage to the page—and why storytelling is her true calling.Laura reveals:How her breakout role in Maximum Overdrive led to working with Stephen KingThe real-life encounter that inspired her script about Fidel CastroHer emotional journey writing The Ninth Fortress, a Holocaust escape dramaWhy actors make some of the best screenwritersHer approach to writing character-driven films in a superhero-saturated industryAnd how her Farmhouse Writing Retreat in Italy nurtures creators of all kindsWhether you're an aspiring screenwriter, actor, or just love behind-the-scenes film stories, this episode is filled with rare insights and raw honesty about the creative process, reinvention, and writing with courage.

Livvy Dunne publicly wants her privacy, Corey Feldman strains to explain, Eli Zaret in studio, Silk Road's Ross Ulbricht's crypto speech, besties Tom Cruise & David Beckham ballwash each other, and a deep dive into the Sloopy Girl podcast. Is Jim Bentley a David Hall Financial bobblehead winner or loser? We discuss children allowances, and learn Eli was counting his coins with an abacus. Eli Zaret joins the program to discuss a little John Fogerty and CCR, the red-hot Detroit Tigers, another Honus Wagner baseball card record sale, the NBA Finals, Zion Williamson rape accusations, the Stanley Cup Finals, Travis Hunter duel-eligibility, NBA mock drafts, a male winning women's sports again… and again, WNBA hogwash and more. Corey Feldman did an impromptu interview with TMZ and is straining to do some explaining about his What's Eating Gilbert Grape and Titanic claims. This kid gets a bunch of money for having a job on graduation day. Emmanuel Macron gets the lip reading treatment. Brigitte Macron is not a dude, stop calling the Bonerline. Reminder that Tawana Brawley is a liar. The Imagine Dragons love Palestine. Convicted and pardoned Silk Road founder, Ross Ulbricht is back and doing speeches. He also received 300 Bitcoin ($31M). There was a terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado. Greta Thunberg forgot about the climate. Goes full Hamas. Livvy Dunne claims she is being stalked and she's super bummed about it. Matthew Stafford sits in first class while his family sat in coach. Marc had a dance party this weekend. Lisa Leonard Dalton (Sloopy Girl) has a hell of a YouTube channel with crazy in-depth reporting. Farve Girl Jenn Sterger won't go away and is doing stand up comedy. Brooklyn Beckham and his wife are causing strife in the family. Great fathers Tom Cruise and David Beckham are besties. They ball washed each other during the UEFA Champion's League final. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

We head back to Iowa to see if we can find a home run to challenge the legendary Field of Dreams. This week the USofAMovie guys went slow and introspective with some powerhouse performances in What's Eating Gilbert Grape but there's a dark horse coming in slow - really, really slow with 'The Straight Story'. A real movie about a real guy that's really a Disney David Lynch movie... for real Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cute Ones are here to answer a very important question this week: what IS eating Gilbert Grape? Donny and Chelsea aren't sure, but they ARE sure that Arnie knows a secret (and that Donny shouldn't do his Arnie impression in public). Besides the movie, the two discuss alliteration, vegans' opinions on bug deaths, Chelsea's new vocal stem, and their favorite water towers. This episode is sponsored by Zocdoc: go to Zocdoc.com/CUTE to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! To access AD FREE versions of our episodes, as well as bonus episodes and uncut audio and video, subscribe to our Patreon!  If today's episode makes you laugh or scream, please do us a favor and rate our show 5 STARS on Apple or Spotify This is the easiest way for us to grow our community! We're on YOUTUBE! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a second of our hijinx - now on video! Follow Us on Social Media! Chelsea: @ohnochels Donny: @realdonnywood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're "Nothing Short of Thankful" that we got a chance to see this show during its short run, and we come bearing thoughts on how well it turned out!As usual, spoilers ahead!--The overall show is primarily based on the Mignonette album by the Avett Brothers (though it brings in quite a few songs from other albums as well). You can also read more here about the event that it was based on.Remember when Armie Hammer was thought to be a cannibal? Crazy times. This Rolling Stones article does a great job of explaning the story behind how Swept Away came to be, from conception to its ultimate closing.If you enjoyed Adrian Blake Enscoe as Little Brother, check out his band Bandits on the Run, who are also currently adapting What's Eating Gilbert Grape into a musical.--Music featured in this episode:Swept Away (Original Broadway Cast Recording)Apple Music / Spotify / Amazon MusicWagon Wheel - Old Crow Medicine Show—Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @BottomlessBway, our blog at https://bottomlessbway.home.blog, or email us at bottomlessbway@gmail.com! You can also leave feedback in this 30-second survey.

Friendship Arc: Some big steps have been made in the FRIENDSHIP ARC in regards to the anti-Jim and Them petition. Corey On Billy Corgan's Podcast: The latest episode of The Magnificent Ones features our favorite goblin ghoul himself, Corey Feldman. Johnny Depp Beef: Corey blames Johnny Depp for costing him the role that went to Leonardo Dicaprio in What's Eating Gilbert Grape. COREY FELDMAN!, SHOW STOPPER!, LET'S JUST TALK!, DON CHEADLE!, BOOGIE NIGHTS!, WOLFPAC!, DON'T TURN YOUR BACK ON THE WOLF PACK!, EMAILS!, BILLY CORGAN!, PODCAST!, THE MAGNIFICENT OTHERS!, SHADOW BANNED!, WOLFPACK!, FILTH PIGS!, COMMENTS!, IN THE WILD!, FRIENDSHIP!, BROUGHT TOGETHER!, PETITION!, VOICEMAILS!, SUPERCHATS!, AURA!, TONE!, 5K!, CHARITY!, DONATIONS!, THE SHINING!, STANLEY KUBRICK!, DANNY LLOYD!, AUDITION!, ROLE!, 80S!, TRUTH!, HONESTY!, WHAT'S EATING GILBERT GRAPE!, LEONARDO DICAPRIO!, PRODUCERS!, FIRED!, LORD OF THE RINGS!, SEAN ASTIN!, TITANIC!, LOST ROLES!, LIES!, BEEF!, CLOUT!, CALIFORNIA SOBER!, VEGAN!, LIFESTYLE!, TRUTH!, HONESTY!, MICHAEL JACKSON!, NUMBER 1!, HOWARD STERN!, CLUB HOWIE!, THE SURREAL LIFE!, THE JOKE!, LONG ANSWER!, THE TRUTH MOVEMENT!, PINK FLOYD!, THE JOKE!, HATERS!, CHARACTER!  You can find the videos from this episode at our Discord RIGHT HERE!

Clairsy & Lisa spoke to Sergeant Ben Woods. He's one of the new police recruits who came from the U.K and now there's a TV show all about him and his colleagues called West Coast Cops on Channel 9. They spoke about uprooting and moving countries and the differences between policing here in Perth and in the U.K. With the sheep convoy on the roads today, Clairsy & Lisa opened the phones to ask what made you late and Clairsy told the story of someone who turned up late for his wedding plus there's a listener calls in about a cow birth that was happening as the guys were talking to her. Barra was in talking Derby 60 and the guys were reminiscing about past Derbys, Barra's old training routine under Mick Malthouse and of course they also spoke about Bryce Cotton leaving the Perth WIldcats. In The Shaw Report, find out which actor was replaced by Leonardo Di Capri in What's Eating Gilbert Grape and who demanded that it happen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MUSICSt. Louis native SexyyRed is facing a lawsuit, accused of calling on her followers to attack herchild's grandmother. According to KMOV.  The new look Sublime areworking on a new album.When Jakob Nowell followedin his father's footsteps last year he initially said he didn't expect to makeany new music with Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson beyond “FeelLike That,” which repurposed an old Sublime demo and used his father's BradleyNowell's vocals. Poison's Brett Michaelssays his trademark bandana is his "superpower". Corey Feldman is on the latest episode of Billy Corgan's podcast, “The Magnificent Others” and  he claimed he was up for two of LeonardoDiCaprio's biggest roles: First, he said he was actually CAST as Arnie in1993's "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" . . . but then JohnnyDepp joined the cast and got him fired Carlos Santana wants to collaborate with Taylor Swift anddo an album with her, and he already has three songs picked out for them: BobMarley's "No Woman, No Cry" . . . Bob Dylan's "JustLike a Woman", and "Natural Woman" by CaroleKing. If you know the story ofthe Beatles, you probably know that in 1962, they auditioned for numerousrecording studios and were turned away. TV "Malcolm inthe Middle" is being revived onDisney+ and while thereare familiar names reprising their characters, there will be one new facetaking on a big role Hulu's hit series OnlyMurders in the Building is adding more star power for its fifth season! Joe Gatto is entering anin-patient facility after becoming the subject of sexual assault and harassmentallegations. Netflix has beendeveloping a series for Scooby-Do for about a year already, and they're callingit a "modern re-imagining."            After filmingwrapped on the final season of "The Handmaid's Tale", ElisabethMoss asked for a souvenir, but somebody beat her to it. h MOVING ON INTO MOVIENEWS:Marvel Studios revealedthe cast for the next Avengers movie AND FINALLYWe've seen plenty oflists of the best romances on TV.  But what about the best ANIMATEDromances on TV?  Here's how "Entertainment Weekly" ranks them:  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MUSIC St. Louis native Sexyy Red is facing a lawsuit, accused of calling on her followers to attack her child's grandmother. According to KMOV.   The new look Sublime are working on a new album. When Jakob Nowell followed in his father's footsteps last year he initially said he didn't expect to make any new music with Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson beyond “Feel Like That,” which repurposed an old Sublime demo and used his father's Bradley Nowell's vocals.   Poison's Brett Michaels says his trademark bandana is his "superpower". Corey Feldman is on the latest episode of Billy Corgan's podcast,  “The Magnificent Others” and  he claimed he was up for two of Leonardo DiCaprio's biggest roles: First, he said he was actually CAST as Arnie in 1993's "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" . . . but then Johnny Depp joined the cast and got him fired   Carlos Santana wants to collaborate with Taylor Swift and do an album with her, and he already has three songs picked out for them: Bob Marley's "No Woman, No Cry" . . . Bob Dylan's "Just Like a Woman", and "Natural Woman" by Carole King.   If you know the story of the Beatles, you probably know that in 1962, they auditioned for numerous recording studios and were turned away.  TV  "Malcolm in the Middle" is being revived on Disney+ and while there are familiar names reprising their characters, there will be one new face taking on a big role   Hulu's hit series Only Murders in the Building is adding more star power for its fifth season! Joe Gatto is entering an in-patient facility after becoming the subject of sexual assault and harassment allegations. Netflix has been developing a series for Scooby-Do for about a year already, and they're calling it a "modern re-imagining."              After filming wrapped on the final season of "The Handmaid's Tale", Elisabeth Moss asked for a souvenir, but somebody beat her to it. h   MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS: Marvel Studios revealed the cast for the next Avengers movie   AND FINALLY We've seen plenty of lists of the best romances on TV.  But what about the best ANIMATED romances on TV?  Here's how "Entertainment Weekly" ranks them:   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Blizzard, Babyface and Seth dive into a wild and wide-ranging conversation. They kick things off by discussing Brian's mother-in-law falling victim to a scam, sparking a heated debate on how to protect loved ones from fraud. Seth then goes on a passionate rant about the “bitter bitches” who've been hating on the podcast, giving a no-holds-barred take on criticism.Babyface opens up about his controversial $800 splurge on cards, defending his purchase as the guys reflect on what it means to invest in passions, even if others don't get it. The trio also wonders if the magic of opening day has been lost in recent years, as they explore the changing landscape of sports fandom.And for a little fun, the guys break out into a spontaneous duet of a popular 2002 song. Plus, they reveal a surprising tidbit: Leonardo DiCaprio almost didn't land the role of Arnie in What's Eating Gilbert Grape—a story that will leave you second-guessing Hollywood history.Tune in for laughs, insights, and a whole lot of unexpected moments on this jam-packed episode of The Blizzard!bubbaarmyhq.com sethkush.substack.com for cards @BabyfaceLaw on XSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“I could go at any time.”Talking About What's Eating Gilbert Grape with our guest, Writer, Actor, and Producer Mandy KaplanIn this delightful episode of Movies We Like, hosts Andy Nelson and Pete Wright are joined by the multi-talented Mandy Kaplan, a voiceover artist, writer, podcaster, actor, and producer of Miscast LA. Together, they dive into the beloved film What's Eating Gilbert Grape and explore Mandy's fascinating career in the entertainment industry. From her extensive work in audiobook narration to her experiences in writing, producing, and acting, Mandy shares insights into the challenges and joys of navigating the creative world.Throughout the episode, Mandy discusses the intricacies of audiobook narration, including the preparation, recording, and editing processes. She also delves into her journey as a writer, focusing on her collaboration with partners and her foray into the horror-comedy genre. Mandy's experiences in creating the film 30 Nights and the challenges of deliverables and distribution are also explored, providing a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes world of independent filmmaking.What's Eating Gilbert Grape is a film that resonates with audiences for its poignant portrayal of family dynamics and the struggles of small-town life. Mandy's passion for the movie and her unique perspective as a creative professional add depth to the discussion, making this episode a must-listen for fans of the film and those interested in the inner workings of the entertainment industry. With Mandy's wit, charm, and wealth of experience, this conversation is both entertaining and enlightening, reminding us of the power of storytelling and the resilience of the human spirit.Film SundriesFind Mandy on Facebook or InstagramVisit Mandy's website or her IMDb pageCheck out Mastered by Malone by Laylah Roberts, read by Mandy KaplanWatch this on Apple or Amazon, or find other places at JustWatchScript OptionsTheatrical trailerOriginal MaterialLetterboxd Learn how to support our show and The Next Reel's family of film podcasts by becoming a member. It's just $5 monthly or $55 annually. Learn more here.Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world in our Discord community!Here's where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdCheck out poster artwork for movies we've discussed on our Pinterest pagePeteAndyWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!You can buy our movie-related apparel, stickers, mugs and more from our MERCH PAGE.Or buy or rent movies we've discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or buy books, plays, etc. that was the source for movies we've discussed on the show from our ORIGINALS PAGE.Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.Or sign up for AUDIBLE.

Leonardo DiCaprio could have played Max in this movie that stars Sarah Jessica Parker Bette MIdler as the Sanderson sisters who are witches.  He backed out because he was up for parts in "This Boy's Life" and "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" . . . both of which he got.  What's the movie he passed on?

It's Denzel *and* Mary Steenburgen Week as we revisit the olden days of 1993 when people were still freaking out about AIDS and flagrant Supreme Court corruption had to be kept on the down-low. And how does Leonardo DiCaprio's performance in What's Eating Gilbert Grape hold up today? Join us as we discuss all this and more Back at the Movies.

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The crew is back with another episode with first time special guest, Brandon! The crew discuss the lack of people going to theaters. Is Action Romance a genre? We discuss and tell our favorite movies in the same genre as “Fall Guy.” Jason compares Colt and Jody to Issa and Lawrence from “Insecure.” Since we're discussing a movie about Stunt men, what profession would we like to see a movie about ? The crew discusses ghosting , and is closure a myth? We discuss our updated Karaoke songs. Jason talks has a 90s versus 00s conversation and the crew discusses what songs make us get a bit too emotional . We discuss the Oscar snubs , and we debate Joaquin Pheonix versus Leonardo DiCaprio and is “What's Eating Gilbert Grape” top 3 for Leo. Jason compares “Fall Guy” to “Scream”. The team ask who they think what jobs would turn into a vigilante . Did you appreciate the Twist the movie had? We discuss “the one” and what if they weren't really the one.. what brought you to the realization!?

Step into the highest of conversations and ultimate meme by yours truly aka Karissa. Diving in with new therapists to the quirks of internet humor. Fuelled by weed, exploring the depths of our minds. To tripping out on everything, from the cracked-out Jesus meme looking like my Ex; for real. to the overuse of "Leo" DiCaprio's image in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape." Traveling the realms of spirituality and comedy, finding fascination in miracles. Like Jesus turning water into wine, making adulthood so much easier.The story unfolds of course with a snack. Not just any snack a peanut butter cup filled with rich peanut butter and cover in chocolate. Karissa of course, being a peanut butter connoisseur. Has tried a lot of brands, does not believe Reese's is the best. What's worth it are the dark chocolate ones is the win. So there you have Jesus, weed and food yet again. All in the spirit blazed hospitality and adult rated content.The host of American groove is Karissa Andrews. A licensed aesthetician, makeup artist and lover of pugs. The best part is that you can check out her work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americangroovepod We have a magical link below with all our socials and handle so you can find us on your favorite pod spot.https://linktr.ee/lostinthegroove

The left overs season, AKA the season of Bob, continues with a very controversial pick. Next up is What's Eating Gilbert Grape starring Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio. As most people are aware, this movie tells the tale of Gilbert Grape (Johnny Depp) and his struggles of small town living and watching over a special needs brother Arnie (Leonardo DiCaprio). Was there a reason this one was left on the chopping block for someone?Catch new episodes of the Where to Stick It Podcast every Tuesday and Thursday. If you like the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon where we upload exclusive content each month for only $3 a month.

Hello and welcome listeners to Episode 4 of JwaC Presents Depp Dive: A Depper Look into Johnny's Feature Filmography. Your host David Garrett Jr. is joined by his Co-Captain and wife, Jaime. For this episode, we don't have a brief movie for the introduction so this is a double feature. The first review is one that Jaime had seen a few times in What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993). This is paired up with a biopic about Ed Wood (1994), a director who had heart, but lacked the talent. It is two movies that show off how good of an actor Depp is. I hope you enjoy coming on this journey through Johnny's Feature Filmography. Time Codes: Intro: 0:00 - 3:23 What's Eating Gilbert Grape Trailer: 3:23 - 5:09 What's Eating Gilbert Grape Review: 5:09 - 30:45 Ed Wood Trailer: 30:45 - 32:44 Ed Wood Review: 32:44 - 1:01:04 Social Media: Jaime's Instagram: jai.garrett Email: journeywithacinephile@gmail.com Reviews of the Dead Link: https://horrorreview.webnode.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dgarrettjr Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/buckeyefrommich Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/davidosu/ Instagram: davidosu87 Threads: davidosu87 Journey with a Cinephile Instagram: journeywithacinephile The Night Club Discord: Journey with a Cinephile

Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson waste time and money on 70s nostalgia, Rocky and Bullwinkle's best bit takes the spotlight, EWW a 300 sequel, Leonardo Dicaprio heats up in a way many choose to forget, "Hello, Fellow Sopranos!", South Park puts the TV and game industry to shame, and one of the most influential cartoon shows of the 1990s is sadly the most forgotten: Duckman Debuts! All that and more this week 30, 20 and 10 years ago!

Josh and Tom devise a new BBQ sauce that is bound to alienate everyone who tries it. They also talk about Sonny Gray's hamstring injury, the "discourse" around Kyle Gibson's nickname, and What's Eating Gilbert Grape. Subscribe to our Patreon so we pay off Tom and Ryan's gambling debt: https://patreon.com/worstfansinbaseballpodcast Read our articles here: https://the-worst-blog-in-baseball.com Follow us on Twitter: @worstfanspod, @WorstFansTom, @WorstFansJosh, @budterracebro, @WorstFansNik --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worstfansinbaseball/support

Welcome everyone to our second episode of the year! Rod and Ben play a round of "Choose Your Row", talk recent watches like "Mean Girls" and "Self-Reliance", and discuss the latest news. Then at about 01:20:00, we dive into the film career of one Leonardo DiCaprio. From "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" to "Killers of the Flower Moon", we cover many a film from the celebrated actor and have some differing opinions to discuss. Do please enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/infinity-bros/support

We're wrapping up 1993 by making a mixtape of our favorite '93 songs, watching X-Files, some MTV's Singled Out, Demolition Man and What's Eating Gilbert Grape. Pat lucks out and avoids playing MASH but there's always next year. Happy New Year! Bring on 1994!

Set in a small town, the film explores the complexities of family dynamics and personal growth through the eyes of Gilbert Grape, who navigates the challenges of caring for his autistic brother and their obese mother. This touching story, marked by standout performances, including a young Leonardo DiCaprio in a breakthrough role, uncovers the layers of responsibility, sacrifice, and pursuing personal dreams against a backdrop of familial obligation. Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCsVjQaNV0E  Did you enjoy the episode? Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and join us for more retro movie discussions! Dive even deeper with bonus content and engage directly with us by supporting our show on Patreon. For additional episodes and exclusive insights, head to www.30podcast.com, and if you love what you hear, leave us a glowing review on your podcast app of choice, especially Apple Podcasts. Your support keeps the show going!

For November's theme of COMFORT FOOD we're discussing the heartfelt fare of our moviegoing past as well as the sweet inspiration that is often found in movies where actors are portraying characters with intellectual disabilities. This discussion kinda goes both ways but we won't say it's overtly sweet. It may actually be one of the better portrayals of the sincerity and depression of a small town in the United States. Gilbert Grape? What's eating him? Everything. He's played by Johnny Depp and his brother,Arnie, is intensely played by a young Leonardo DiCaprio and this character is easily our most mentally challenged of the month. Not much to clown here but the focus doesn't sit solely on DiCaprio's shoulders as there is a good cast and story surrounding him. A big difference from our other “challenged” discussions. Once again, Europeans explain our culture to us in Lasse Hallstrom's 1993 melancholy “What's Eating Gilbert Grape” and it stars a mess of talented people not the least of which being Darlene Cates who was cast after going on the Sally show and talking about her extreme weight gain and how she hadn't left the house in 5 years. Hear us tell of it and learn about the Elmer Fudd effect. We can teach you so much. Just give your mind over to us. Subscribe to us on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuJf3lkRI-BLUTsLI_ehOsg Contact us here: MOVIEHUMPERS@gmail.com Hear us on podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6o6PSNJFGXJeENgqtPY4h7 Our OG podcast “Documenteers”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/documenteers-the-documentary-podcast/id1321652249 Soundcloud feed: https://soundcloud.com/documenteers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/culturewrought

This glorious Sunday the gang got down with alliteration and gossip when we watched What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Lasse Hallström's '93 family drama. Starring Johnny Depp, Juliette Lewis, and Leonardo DiCaprio in a role that secured him his first Oscar loss and a ton of confused first interactions afterwards. This flick brought in a whopping $1 million at the box office but still resonates in the cinema sphere due to the sincerity of the performances and the dramatic setting. But does it hold up? Listen in as Jon, Colin, and Brent debate ladder safety and building codes as we do the heavy lifting and find out if this film is still fire, or too heavy to move. 

fWotD Episode 2381: Leonardo DiCaprio.Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of the featured Wikipedia article every day.The featured article for Saturday, 11 November 2023 is Leonardo DiCaprio.Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio (, ; Italian: [diˈkaːprjo]; born November 11, 1974) is an American actor and film producer. Known for his work in biographical and period films, he is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award and three Golden Globe Awards. As of 2019, his films have grossed over $7.2 billion worldwide, and he has been placed eight times in annual rankings of the world's highest-paid actors.Born in Los Angeles, DiCaprio began his career in the late 1980s by appearing in television commercials. In the early 1990s, he had recurring roles in various television shows, such as the sitcom Parenthood, and had his first major film part as author Tobias Wolff in This Boy's Life (1993). He received critical acclaim and his first Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations for his performance as a developmentally disabled boy in What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993). DiCaprio achieved international stardom with the star-crossed romances Romeo + Juliet (1996) and Titanic (1997). After the latter became the highest-grossing film at the time, he reduced his workload for a few years. In an attempt to shed his image of a romantic hero, DiCaprio sought roles in other genres, including the 2002 crime dramas Catch Me If You Can and Gangs of New York; the latter marked the first of his many successful collaborations with director Martin Scorsese.DiCaprio continued to gain acclaim for his performances in the biopic The Aviator (2004), the political thriller Blood Diamond (2006), the crime drama The Departed (2006) and the romantic drama Revolutionary Road (2008). He later made environmental documentaries and starred in several high-profile directors' successful projects, including the action thriller Inception (2010), the western Django Unchained (2012), the biopic The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), the survival drama The Revenant (2015)—for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor— the comedy-dramas Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) and Don't Look Up (2021), and the western crime drama Killers of the Flower Moon (2023).DiCaprio is the founder of Appian Way Productions—a production company that has made some of his films and the documentary series Greensburg (2008–2010)—and the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, a nonprofit organization devoted to promoting environmental awareness. A United Nations Messenger of Peace, he regularly supports charitable causes. In 2005, he was named a Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for his contributions to the arts, and in 2016, he appeared in Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world. DiCaprio was voted one of the 50 greatest actors of all time in a 2022 readers' poll by Empire.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:39 UTC on Saturday, 11 November 2023.For the full current version of the article, see Leonardo DiCaprio on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm Kimberly Neural.

Lloyd and Stew travel to Midwest America to find out WHAT exactly is eating one Mr. Gilbert Grape. Depptember rolls into week 2.

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REALITY ISSUES 0063S6E02BThis Is A Video Games PodcastIn part B of this week's slice of life episode, we focus in on lots of things, but really, we're here to talk about stuff before we get on with the fun part of life. Like video games. Hopefully both of us weather the universe's storm and are back next week.——AI——-Imagine willingly giving up a secure income and the influence you've built to chase a dream that is as elusive as catching a star. That's exactly what some influencers are doing to break into Hollywood and we're going to break down why. We're plunging into the complex workings of the modern Hollywood system and SAG-AFTRA's assertive maneuvers in the backdrop of the captivating performances from iconic films like Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and What's Eating Gilbert Grape.Ever wondered about the impact of your everyday choices on a global scale? We're bringing you the staggering discovery of microplastics in human hearts, a glaring reminder of the pollution problem we're facing. We're scrutinizing the language used by news outlets to shed light on the issue and discussing the implications for the plumbing industry. We're also discussing a recent fire at a plastic recycling plant in Albuquerque, and the commendable response from the fire department.As we let loose, we're diving into the backlog of reality TV shows, gaming experiences, and the curious world of remakes. From the excitement of reconnecting with an old controller to the bizarre occurrence of armrest theft on airplanes, we promise you an engaging listen. We wrap up with a reflection on strange addictions, the power of self-awareness, future of movies and entertainment, and life's wild rollercoaster ride. Join us on this enlightening journey that promises to be as enjoyable as it is insightful.

Ross is mad, lil' onions. This week we're diving into What's Eating Gilbert Grape, a film about how a young man with a turbulent family life manages to scrape together an existence in the middle of nowhere, Endora, Iowa. Ross touches on the themes of isolation and arrest in development of the film, Carie holds Ross' hand through the more devastating parts, and the siblings reflect on what is was like to grow up in a small rural town.  SUPPORT US ON PATREON!!

In celebration of our dog Elvis' 2nd birthday, we race to our friend's side with Channing Tatum's Dog then go K-9 for Kate Mara's Megan Leavey and trudge through the wilderness in Disney's Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey plus we also discuss Waiting for the Barbarians, Scream VI, The Last Son, One Way, Bird Box, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, Halloween Resurrection, Tetris, Emancipation, The Sisters Brothers, Unbreakable, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Orange Is the New Black - Season 7, and The Vampire Diaries.0:00 - Intro: Albuquerque "Old Town" + Our Dog Elvis13:15 - Review: Dog24:32 - Retro Review: Megan Leavey (2017)36:52 - Retro Review: Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)50:10 - Picks of the Week: Waiting for the Barbarians, Scream VI, The Last Son, One Way, Bird Box, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, Halloween Resurrection, Tetris, Emancipation, The Sisters Brothers, Unbreakable, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Orange Is the New Black - Season 7, and The Vampire Diaries58:32 - Outro: Henry Wilkinson Is Coming Back!Email Us: TheFilmBudsPodcast@gmail.comFollow the Buds on Letterboxd:Henry: Henry's LetterboxdElle: Elle's LetterboxdPaul: Paul's Letterboxd Contact & Follow:The Film Buds on InstagramThe Film Buds on TwitterThe Film Buds on FacebookTheFilmBuds.comThe Buds on BandcampThe Buds on Patreon

Recorded - 5/13/2023 On Episode 222 of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review the latest from Robert Rodriguez and Ben Affleck, Hypnotic. As the start of the summer movie season is upon us, we also discuss our most anticipated films this summer. Then, we remember those we have lost by counting down the best movie/TV funerals. Our trivia segment dives into two random Oscar years as well as a small game of "6 Degrees." Here are the highlights: What We've Been Watching (14:50) Todd Review: Champions (18:30) Zach Review: Sisu (23:10) Terry Oscar Review: What's Eating Gilbert Grape (27:10) Terry Oscar Review: The Croods (28:45) Terry Review: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (30:30) Featured Review: Hypnotic (46:30) Spotlight: Most Anticipated Summer Releases (58:00) Power Rankings: Best Movie/TV Funerals (1:36:20) Guessing Adam Daly's Power Rankings Trivia!!! (1:39:30) Todd Trivia Review: Raymond & Ray (1:44:30) Zach Trivia Review: Wolf (1:51:10) Trivia: 6 Degrees & Oscar Trivia (2:13:15) Quote of the Day Find AlmostSideways everywhere! Website almostsideways.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/ AlmostSideways Twitter: @almostsideways Terry's Twitter: @almostsideterry Zach's Twitter: @pro_zach36 Todd: Too Cool for Twitter Adam's Twitter: @adamsideways Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almostsideways-podcast/id1270959022 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/almost-sideways-movie-podcast YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfEoLqGyjn9M5Mr8umWiktA/featured?view_as=subscriber

Join us this week for a heartfelt film and great performance to jump-start Leonardo DiCaprio's career.

On today's episode I'm getting giggly and gossipy with my friend and colleague Meaghan Cahill of Cahill Wellness. We're chatting about the characters on TV and in the movies that have shaped our understanding of our bodies, weight, health, and worth - for better or worse. We also discuss how these lessons continue to show up in present day life - in the general culture and around our dinner tables. We chat: Formative tv and movie characters like Bridget Jones, the Kardashians, the mom in What's Eating Gilbert Grape, and Schmidt from the New Girl The teen, coming of age "transformation" movie genre loving old tv and movies... even though you can see how problematic they are Why Jill is so exhausted by body conversation and how she recently F&*cked up Meaghan's stellar advice on how to have more success in the future and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/foodfreedombodylove/message

On this episode of Made in Hollywood Mark and William discuss what they have been up to over the break. You may also hear irrelevant things in this episode about Delicate Arch, Twin Peaks, Disney, Bob Iger, Bob Chapek, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Warren, #Dontsaygay, Kate Winslet, Titanic, James Cameron, Wolf of Wall Street, Catch Me If You Can, Boys Life, What's Eating Gilbert Grape?, Annie, Inside Out, Psycho, Tangled, Donnie Darko, Godfather, Goodfellas, and Star Wars.

As the years went on, it was becoming a big not so inside Hollywood joke that Leonardo DiCaprio would not join his big name director and win that Academy Award which had eluded him in the nearly two decades since his first Oscar notices came with What's Eating Gilbert Grape. Their last collaboration, the psychological thriller Shutter Island, was a big financial success, but did little in bringing more Oscar buzz to the Leo camp. So of course, they turn to a frat comedy in the guise of a Wall Street biopic in the form of 2013's The Wolf Of Wall Street. Once again guided by an at this point over 70 year old Martin Scorsese, DiCaprio stepped into the film's center piece, as renowned as he is hated real life figure Jordan Balfort. But at three hours, can the boys hang in, while also finally doing a podcast without fighting? Of course not. But where does Garrett, Matt, and Mike stand when it comes to Leo acting like he's on quaaludes? One of their answers will downright shock you. Thanks to Mike, and everyone who listens for once again helping us get through another full (for now) retrospective. Be sure to stay until the end, as the boys outline what they're bringing Mike back for next year, as well as go over the slate that is going to close out the year!

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Back to Dylan… who has a bone to pick and says Jesse is a race-baiter. They go back to the conversation about his life and Jesse gives him advice. Kahlia from Texas thanks Jesse for all his help. She answers the biblical question as well. Shane from Newfoundland, Canada says he saw What's Eating Gilbert Grape. Josh from Georgia saw Uncle Tom 2. Abraham from South Dakota asks Jesse why he says praying with words is talking to the devil.

Bible Thumper Thursday!...; people know the bible but are still angry and anxious. NY subway shooter arrested…; everyone is Frank James, he is just an extreme example of anger. — Shane from Colorado has a few questions regarding the silent prayer. He asks why the mind never stops and Jesse says it's because the mind is not your own. It is the domain of the devil. Denny from Bulgaria speaks on culture, art and movies today. He was prompted to call in when he heard Jesse talking about the movie "What's Eating Gilbert Grape". Daniel from Texas calls in to speak on why he believes Catholicism is special.

Amazing weekend…; LA weather is one of the last things left in California, Jesse watched What's Eating Gilbert Grape. Church recap…; biblical questions, the way out is within us and it is called the kingdom of heaven. — Kevin from NY has questions about insecurity.