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Nick Nanton is a 22-time Emmy Award-winning director, acclaimed storyteller, and the mastermind behind Impact Branding. He's renowned for transforming ordinary lives into extraordinary legacies through the power of narrative, having worked with legends and industry icons across boardrooms, backstages, and even the bourbon world. As an entrepreneur and creative visionary, Nick has built empires on connection, authenticity, and the relentless pursuit of standout stories. He's also the co-founder of The Difference bourbon with best-selling author Chris Voss, further proving his expertise in crafting unique, meaningful experiences both on and off the screen. Takeaways: · Build a World-Class Team: Nick's journey illustrates that you don't need to be an expert in everything. Surrounding yourself with talented people is the fastest way to bring bold ideas to life—whether it's launching a new bourbon or producing award-winning films. · Experience Outshines ROI: Nick emphasizes the value of delivering unforgettable experiences rather than focusing solely on monetary returns—when you prioritize experience, success and connections naturally follow. · Your Brand Is Your Story: The most powerful brands are those whose stories others tell before you even walk in the room. Craft your narrative intentionally, starting from your unique life experiences, and let authenticity drive your impact. Sound Bites: "A brand is just a story—a great brand is a story that other people tell before you walk in the room." "Money is the cheapest commodity in the world—it's the unique experience and connection that make all the difference." "Being different is better than being better. You don't have to compete—you just have to stand out by being authentically you." Connect & Discover Nick: Website: https://nicknanton.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicknanton/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicknanton/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nicknanton?ref=ts X: https://x.com/nicknanton1 YouTube: @nicknanton5771
How is it possible that it took until the 322nd episode of Tonebenders for a discussion about the sound design of the Star Trek franchise?! This episode, featuring two guests that have collectively worked on over a 150 episodes within the Star Trek universe, will finally give us a chance to dig deep into the iconic sounds of Star Trek. James Lucero (Supervising Sound Editor), from Star Trek Lower Decks, and Michael Schapiro (Supervising Sound Editor/Sound Designer) from Star Trek: Section 31, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: Discovery and Star Trek: Short Treks are absolute experts on what this sci-fi giant sounds like. Both have also been nominated for Emmys this year as well! Listeners in London England, come on out on August 24th at 7pm to the Crown and Two Chairmen to the second Tonebenders London Sound Design Meet-up, presented by the Motion Picture Sound Editors. Also you have until August 15th to get your Listener Field Recording Stories. Full details on how to submit are at https://tonebenderspodcast.com/field-recording-story-submissions/ SPONSOR: Sound Ideas' highly anticipated Mid-Year Sale has been extended for a limited time. Unlock 50% off, on thousands of premium recordings, from epic cinematic sounds to authentic ambiences, ideal for any creative project. This applies to all Sound Ideas proprietary libraries. With over 45 years of experience, Sound Ideas delivers audio trusted by professionals worldwide. Head over to https://www.sound-ideas.com to learn more. Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/322-the-sound-of-star-trek-roundtable/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead
This week on Crime Roundup, Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer celebrate the life of courtroom legend Gerry Spence, the man who never lost a civil case and built a law school on a Wyoming mountaintop. They also examine the downfall of a prosecutor whose time in the spotlight proved swagger is not a winning strategy. Finally, Sheryl shares an update on the Melissa Wolfenbarger case she has worked on for seven years, a mystery that began with human remains in a trash bag and one of the first cases featured on her Zone 7 podcast. Follow the full story in Melissa Wolfenbarger: Norma and Tina Patton | Part 1, the first in a multi-part Zone 7 series. Highlights: (0:00) Welcome to Crime Roundup with Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer (1:00) Gerry Spence remembered as the lawyer who never lost a civil case with stories that made him a legend (4:00) Behind the scenes of the Trial Lawyers College and why no classroom can match it (12:15) “He’s so proud of his story that it’s clear, it’s false”: A prosecutor takes the defense table, his strategy collapses, and the jury wastes no time (17:15) Melissa Wolfenbarger update and why Sheryl is staying quiet for now. Follow the full story in Melissa Wolfenbarger: Norma and Tina Patton | Part 1 About the Hosts Joshua Schiffer is a veteran trial attorney and one of the Southeast’s most respected legal voices. He is a founding partner at ChancoSchiffer P.C., where he has litigated high-stakes criminal, civil rights, and personal injury cases for over two decades. Known for his bold courtroom presence and ability to clearly explain complex legal issues, Schiffer is a frequent media contributor and fearless advocate for accountability. Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award-winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department. She is the co-author of the textbook, Cold Case: Pathways to Justice and the founder of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a national nonprofit that unites universities, law enforcement, and students to work on unsolved homicides and missing persons cases.
Paul LaRosais a CBS News writer & producer, mainly for the true crime program "48 Hours." He is a journalist, author and book reviewer and has produced nearly 100 episodes of the true crime classic. He is a 4-time Emmy Award winner and a producer for the CBS documentary 9/11. He is also a big fan of our show and is here to talk about his career and his memoir
Above Photograph © Matt Emond Summertime is the season for travel. With that theme in mind, in today's show, we're taking you on a short trip around the block to revisit a few of our favorite encounters from B&H's 2025 Bild Expo. During two days in June, we engaged with the many thousands of Expo attendees who converged at New York's Jacob Javits Center for the show. From our sleek podcast console/recording station adjacent to the Bild stages, we shared our favorite listens and offered advice to the many inquisitive creatives wanting to start up a podcast of their own. Amid all the noise and excitement, we also found the chance to record short interviews with a few of our visitors who had inspiring stories to tell, three of which we're presenting today. So, sit back and enjoy these conversations with Philadelphia-based photographer, entrepreneur, and community organizer CJ Wolfe; New York-based filmmaker, producer, and podcaster Maria Clinton; and Canadian-born, globetrotting visual engineer and environmental activist Benjamin Von Wong. Guests: CJ Wolfe, Maria Clinton, & Benjamin Von Wong Episode Timeline: 2:32: Philadelphia-based photographer, entrepreneur, and community organizer CJ Wolfe talks about how a camera changed his life, leading him to found Immortal Vision Studios, and a related creative agency. 7:58: Reminiscing about how CJ's early love of coding inspired him to customize MySpace profiles for his friends as a youth. 12:58: CJ's creative goals for the future and the inspiration to get his studio on wheels to expand. 14:34: CJ talks about business shifts and the new ideas he gets from interns—rather than thinking, look to AI. 21:27: New York-based filmmaker, producer, and podcaster Maria Clinton riffs about generational shifts in the realm of content creation. 27:00: The underlying question of who you're creating for and why? 29:05: The difference between content creation and filmmaking. 32:21: Maria talks about The Little Souvenirs podcast, the types of stories she and her co-host tell, and where you can find the show. 33:45: Bild speaker, visual engineer, and environmental activist Benjamin Von Wong reminisces about his previous conversation with the podcast and the challenges he faced back then about continuing his journey as an artist. 38:06: Ben's recent projects, and his theory of activating change by finding the nexus of the right place, the right time and the right people. 43:02: Ben's accidental path to becoming an environmentalist, plus the need to shift his activism from a burden of duty to a place of love. 46:28: Ben talks about how community involvement has evolved within his work, to create engagement greater than the sum of its parts—what it takes to fix the world. 50:18: The economics of large-scale production and how fundraising has changed Ben's relationship to his art by helping him believe in his own work. Guest Bios: CJ Wolfe picked up a camera eight years ago, while pursuing college studies as a student-athlete. Since that time, he has made an impact both globally and within the Philadelphia creative scene, where he first got his start. A true staple in the city's culture, CJ has influenced sports, music, and lifestyle through his creativity behind the scenes and, most importantly, behind the camera. Wolfe has produced work for Red Bull, Footlocker, Ethika, Block Inc, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Baby, Meek Mill, and Allen Iverson to name a few. Throughout his journey, Wolfe recognized a major gap in Philadelphia—a lack of safe, inspiring spaces for photographers to refine their craft, showcase their talents, and build professional networks. In response, he founded Immortal Vision Studio in 2020, which has grown into a cornerstone of the city's creative community. Now operating two boutique studios totaling 6,000 square feet and booking over 2,000 appointments per year, Wolfe has built Philadelphia's most trusted rental powerhouse for photo and video production. Wolfe also has another layer to the business besides studio rentals and community. Immortal Vision Agency—a creative firm producing high-impact content for brands and businesses—bridging the gap to provide professional opportunities and elevate talent from his hometown to the world stage. Maria Clinton is a New York-based filmmaker, podcaster, and educator. Her past freelance clients include About.com, Hudson Group, and various nonprofit organizations. As a filmmaker Maria's work focuses on finding and sharing untold stories that shed light on underrepresented groups of people, shattering stereotypes and reconstructing narratives. She co-directed the Emmy-Award winning documentary short The Love Bugs—about an entomologist couple who amassed the world's largest private collection of insects. As a podcaster, Maria is co-creator and co-host of The Little Souvenirs Podcast. She and co-host/writer Kimberly Mallory discuss a variety of topics with their guests including life's moments that gift us impressionable little souvenirs. They believe each episode is a reminder to celebrate the moments that matter most. It's time to enjoy the journey! Benjamin Von Wong's work lies at the intersection of fantasy and photography and combines everyday objects with shocking statistics. It has attracted the attention of corporations like Starbucks, Dell, and Nike and has generated over 100 million views for causes like ocean plastics, electronic waste, and fashion pollution. In 2018, he was named one of Adweek's 11 content branded masterminds. He is also a creative advisor for the Ocean Plastic Leadership Network and the Sustainable Ocean Alliance. Stay Connected: CJ Wolfe Website Instagram Tiktok Immortal Vision Studio Website Instagram Youtube Maria Clinton Instagram The Little Souvenirs Podcast Benjamin Von Wong Website Instagram Facebook X YouTube Benjamin Von Wong on the B&H Photography Podcast: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/podcasts/building-and-maintaining-your-web-presence-alex-vita-ben-von-wong Host: Derek Fahsbender Senior Creative Producer: Jill Waterman Senior Technical Producer: Mike Weinstein Executive Producer: Richard Stevens
Consider DONATING to help us continue and expand our media efforts. If you cannot at this time, please share this video with someone who might benefit from it. We thank you for your support! https://tinyurl.com/HereIAmWithShaiDavidai COMING SOON BUY MERCH! NEW SUPPORT ME ON PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/ShaiDavidai --------- Guest: Wendy Sachs Link to Documentary: https://www.october8film.com/ Instagram: @wendysachs / https://www.instagram.com/wendysachs Twitter/X: @wendysachs / https://x.com/wendysachs In this episode, Emmy Award-winning producer and director Wendy Sachs joins host Shai Davidai for an insightful conversation. Wendy shares her journey as a secular Jew with a strong Jewish identity, reflecting on her formative experiences at a Jewish day school in Miami and her transformative trip to Israel as a teenager. She discusses her early activism, her passion for journalism, and how her love for Israel shaped her career path. Wendy and Shai dive into the making of her documentary film "October 8th," exploring the personal and political impact of recent events in Israel and the U.S. Wendy recounts her experience on October 7th, the reactions within her professional and social circles, and the challenges of navigating identity, activism, and journalism in today's climate. The episode offers a candid look at Jewish identity, the complexities of political alliances, and the power of storytelling.
Dennis is joined via Zoom by actor Jeff Hiller to discuss his new memoir Actress of a Certain Age as well as his recent Emmy nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy for the HBO series Somebody Somewhere. Jeff talks about being completely surprised by the nomination, his plan to enjoy every moment of the Emmy experience and how happy he is to get to share it with the series' star Bridget Everett who is nominated in the writing category. He also talks about what it meant to play such a kind, nuanced character like Joel after years of often snarky smaller parts with names like Flight Attendant and Waiter. He also talks about making a vision board that was eerily similar to Joel's and he made his long before he even knew about the show. He also recalls spending a semester as an exchange student in Namibia in college and the story in his book hat made Dennis cry about receiving a very gay sign from his mother after she passed away. Other topics include: why he likes auditioning, how doing a lot of improv helps him in day-to-day life, carving up a twink on American Horror Story and loving it, that time Ryan Murphy ordered more cockrings and why you should never let a new guy you're dating come to your improv show.
Today, we have a guest from Season 1 Episode 6, "Rock Show" - Stephanie Erb! Stephanie played Ron's date/Tammy 2's "Younger, prettier sister" - go back and watch it as a refresher, so fun! We have a really great walk-down-memory-lane on this episode in particular and discuss her journey in acting, booking her first big role, our fav TV shows and of course our favorite things about Parks and Rec!! Yes, they deserve all the Emmys! Plus, so cool to see the symbolic green bench at the pit in Season 1 versus Season 6 that we are reviewing now! PS, we said she auditioned for the Office, but it may have been a Parks and Rec audition first - either way, good on casting for remembering and bringing her back! Please check out her awesome projects and don't forget to see her show in LA at the Road Theatre Company next month! Thank you so much Stephanie! Tickets to OtherKin (theater): https://roadtheatre.org/Stephanie Erb and Heather McPhaul's Film "Lady Invisible": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iktg8lSm4cYStephanie's Webseries "In Therapy With Dr. L": https://www.youtube.com/@intherapywithdr.l3659Follow Stephanie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/stephanie_erb_official/?hl=enHelen Slayton Hughes Groundhog Day Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e79_7APRlz0Amy Poehler and Mike Schur's new show in development! https://www.peacocktv.com/blog/amy-poehler-mike-schur-peacock-series-dig#:~:text=Ten%20years%20after%20Parks%20and,and%20executive%20produce%20the%20seriesSupport the showRate and review us on Apple Podcasts!Follow us @parkpalspodcast on Instagram! Or email us at parkpalspodcast@gmail.com
Lawyers are leaving huge opportunities on the table by ignoring video marketing, especially on LinkedIn. In this episode, Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Kerry Barrett shares exactly how attorneys can get comfortable on camera, create high-impact videos, and leverage them for client acquisition, referral relationships, and even recruiting top legal talent. From overcoming fear to building a repeatable video workflow, this conversation is packed with actionable tips for any law firm owner looking to grow their influence and client base. Today's episode is sponsored by The Managing Partners Mastermind. Click here to schedule an interview to see if we're a fit. Chapters (00:00:00) - Why, Most Law Firms Scale(00:00:31) - How to Gain the Connection with Video Marketing on LinkedIn(00:04:42) - Teaching Video Content to Law Firms(00:07:11) - How to Make a Video Presentation(00:08:35) - The Fear of Recording a Selfie(00:11:05) - How to Write and Edit a 30 Day Video Challenge(00:17:00) - How to Use LinkedIn for Lawyer Networking(00:22:59) - Law Firm Owners: Video on LinkedIn(00:27:43) - How to Build a Referral Network on LinkedIn(00:33:14) - Carrie Lawson on How to Build a Million-Dollar Business(00:33:37) - How to Use LinkedIn Videos for Business(00:36:49) - Million-Dollar Managers: Mastermind
Emmy Award®-nominated Director Philip Barantini and fellow nominees — including cinematographer Matthew Lewis and the sound team of James Drake, Jules Woods, Rob Entwistle, and Kiff McManus — join us this week to discuss the making of “Adolescence,” Netflix's hit limited series. Nominated for thirteen Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, the show's four episodes were each filmed as single, continuous takes, creating a gripping real-time experience for viewers — and offering some unexpected advantages for the filmmakers.“For Netflix, it was very different for them because… they're very limited in what notes you can give. You can't say, ‘I think that scene needs to move to a different location' or whatever. It's literally got to be performance notes… And so, they were fantastic. Netflix were just amazing, really, really amazing partners.”—Philip Barantini, Director, Executive Producer, “Adolescence”Joining today's conversation: - Philip Barantini, Director, Executive Producer - Matthew Lewis, Director of Photography, Camera Operator - James Drake, Supervising Sound Editor, Re-Recording Mixer - Jules Woods, AMPS, CAS, Re-Recording Mixer - Rob Entwistle, AMPS, Production Sound Mixer - Kiff McManus, AMPS, Production Sound MixerBe sure to check out “Adolescence,” now streaming on Netflix, in Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos®.Please subscribe to Dolby Creator Talks wherever you get your podcasts.You can also check out the video for this episode on YouTube.Learn more about the Dolby Creator Lab and check out Dolby.com. Connect with Dolby on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.
A Special Agent with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for over 20 years, Ed Newcomer worked in Los Angeles in a variety of international posts before retiring in 2022. During his career, he conducted numerous high-profile international wildlife trafficking investigations involving every continent, including Antarctica, and is known for bringing down some of our planet's most notorious wildlife criminals. He is a recipient of the Humane Law Enforcement Award from the Humane Society of the United States and holds a record six Law Enforcement Awards from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles. Listeners can learn more about Ed Newcomer on his podcast - Nature’s Secret Service, and on LinkedIn @EdNewcomer In February 2004, an Idaho hiking trail became a deadly crime scene when 58 elk-meat “meatballs” laced with a lethal pesticide were scattered in a known wolf habitat. The suspect’s goal? Kill endangered gray wolves. What followed was an extraordinary, boots-in-the-snow investigation involving forensics, environmental science, and sheer tenacity. In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, and Ed Newcomer, a retired special agent with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, walk us through the forensic lab breakthroughs that tied the poison, the elk meat, and even a suspect’s boots directly to the scene. Along the way, you'll hear how a rookie game warden’s decision to bag “yellow snow” ended up sealing the case. If you’re heading to CrimeCon, don't miss Sheryl and Ed on the main stage for Creator’s Row. They’ll be covering another unbelievable wildlife crime case live and in person. Y’all are gonna want a front-row seat! Highlights: (0:00) Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum welcomes Ed back to Zone 7 (1:30) Poison: sneaky deadly, and a nightmare to investigate (3:00) Yellowstone wolves: hunted down, written off, and finally restored and protected (6:45) A dog finds a meatball... and the day goes downhill from there (12:00) 58 meatballs, one drainage area, a hiking trail, and a whole lot of collateral damage (18:00) A hunting boot with a missing nub becomes a critical lead (21:15) Rookie collects “yellow snow” (and yes, it matters later) (24:00) Forensics lab confirms the type of meat and poison (25:45) “If I see a wolf, I’m gonna kill it.” A memorable encounter from years prior helps hone in on a suspect (32:45) Search warrant yields boots, poison, elk blood, and hostile bumper stickers (40:00) DNA results confirm the elk in the poisoned meatballs came from the suspect’s home (43:00) Why being a wildlife officer is one of the most dangerous law enforcement jobs (45:45) Influenza, frozen urine, and a guilty plea (53:45) “It all starts with the wolves.” —Peter Wohlleben If you’re enjoying Zone 7, please consider leaving a rating and review —it helps others discover the show and supports our mission to share these stories. --- Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department. She is the co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. Sheryl is also the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a collaboration between universities and colleges that brings researchers, practitioners, students, and the criminal justice community together to advance techniques in solving cold cases and assist families and law enforcement with solvability factors for unsolved homicides, missing persons, and kidnapping cases. Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com Twitter: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The three creators of the Emmy-nominated comedy series ‘Hacks' had no idea they were predicting the future when they had their central late-night host character defiantly speak out against her network bosses and then lose her dream job. In this episode, Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky break down the “surreal” parallels between Deborah Vance's arc in Season 4 and the real-life tribulations of Stephen Colbert. They talk about the importance of late-night TV, what its future might hold, and reveal how they got Jimmy Kimmel to play a bully version of himself on the show. The trio also goes deep on casting leads Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, as well as this year's Emmy-nominated guest stars Robby Hoffman and Dance Mom herself, Julianne Nicholson. And they tease what might be in store for Season 5—including why fans are so desperate for Deborah and Ava to finally hook up. Follow Paul W. Downs on Instagram @paulwdownsFollow Matt Wilstein on Bluesky @mattwilstein Follow The Last Laugh on Instagram @lastlaughpodHighlights from this episode and others at The Daily Beast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fearless Living: How to Break Free from “Not Good Enough” with Rhonda Britten In this powerful and inspiring episode of The Hurricane H Show, host Hurricane H sits down with Rhonda Britten — Emmy Award-winner, repeat Oprah guest, best-selling author of Fearless Living, and founder of the Fearless Living Institute. Rhonda's journey is as raw as it is remarkable. From becoming the first life coach on television to leading the hit NBC show Starting Over for three seasons, she has spent decades helping people around the world break through the grip of fear and finally believe they are “enough.” With four bestsellers translated into 16 languages and a groundbreaking coaching program considered the Ivy League of life coach training, Rhonda brings unmatched experience and the neuroscience of fear down to earth — showing you exactly how to silence self-doubt and take action Lessons You'll Learn: Why fear is the invisible barrier holding you back The “Wheels” technology Rhonda created that saved her life How to break free from the “not good enough” mindset Practical steps to start living fearlessly today The truth about why transformation fails — and how to make it stick fearless living, Rhonda Britten, overcoming fear, self-worth, personal transformation, life coaching, NBC Starting Over, Oprah guest, fear breakthroughs, Wheels technology, mindset shift, fearless coaching #HurricaneHShow #RhondaBritten #FearlessLiving #OvercomeFear #MindsetShift #NotGoodEnough #LifeCoaching #OprahGuest #StartingOverNBC #FearlessMindset #SelfWorth #BreakthroughLiving
Let us hear from you! Click here to text us Feedback, Questions, Topic Suggestions or Guests you'd like us to interview on Sideline Rewind! Cheers!!!You are NOT gonna wanna miss this episode with Co-Hosts Rhonda, Anita and Jeanine interviewing Emmy Award-winning talent agent and founder of FreshTalent Group, Karynn Hough and her AMAZING Emmy Award-winning daughter, choreographer, professional dancer and creative artist, Chelsea "SOLACE" Hough! You will be inspired, educated, uplifted and fully entertained by this powerful Mother/Daughter Duo!!Link below for the FAB Sideline Rewind Playlist!!!https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sideline-rewind/pl.u-gxblgG0Fo9M1KSOCIALS:https://www.instagram.com/sidelinerewind/https://www.youtube.com/@sidelinerewindhttps://www.tiktok.com/@sidelinerewind?_t=8mU2fxptB2V&_r=1BRAND SPONSOR: THE POM PONYNo more crushed on lost poms - Pom Pony keeps your Poms looking great when traveling or storing so you look AMAZING during performance! Get yours today and enter code SIDELINEREWIND https://thepompony.com/WEBSITE:https://www.sidelinerewind.com/If you'd like to be a supporter of our show, please click on the link below! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2273116/supportSupport the show
Feel awkward in interviews or freeze up when the spotlight hits? Emmy-winning journalist and communication coach Bill McGowan reveals the biggest mistakes even top performers make—and how you can avoid them. Learn how to speak memorably, redirect tough questions with grace, and deliver your message with clarity and confidence every time. Bill McGowan is the Founder and CEO of Clarity Media Group and a two-time Emmy Award–winning journalist. He's the bestselling author of Pitch Perfect: How to Say It Right the First Time, Every Time and Speak, Memorably: The Art of Captivating an Audience. Bill is the top global communications advisor to leaders across tech, business, entertainment, and media, including founders of Amazon, Meta, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Airbnb. His communication training has helped professionals at the highest levels deliver their message with clarity, confidence, and impact. WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Coaching High Performers in Media Training 02:50 Preparing for Media Interviews Effectively 06:11 The Art of Brevity in Communication 08:54 Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety 11:50 The Importance of Storytelling 15:13 Avoiding Clichés in Communication 18:02 Injecting Humor and Levity into Presentations 20:51 Understanding Energy in Communication 35:06 The Power of Energy in Communication 39:26 The Magnificent Seven: Tools for Effective Communication 43:13 The Importance of Engagement and Attention 49:55 The Art of Preparation and Practice 57:10 Navigating AI and Authentic Communication 01:05:46 Creating Memorable Analogies and Stories Thanks for listening! New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified.
Do you ever wonder why you go through the same struggles in life? Why the same patterns repeat in your relationships, work or business?The root might be in hidden fears you haven't been able to admit even to yourself.Tune into my conversation with amazing Rhonda Britten and learn:How fear affects everything in our life.How to see which of our problems and struggles are rooted in fear.How to go from fear to freedom.How to recognize your fear responses.How to know your essential nature and live in freedom instead of fear.How to build a relationship with your fear.How to make sure your fear doesn't make decisions for you. Rhonda Britten is an Emmy Award-winner, Repeat Oprah guest, and Master Coach who has changed lives in over 600 episodes of reality television including starring in the hit daytime reality show, "Starting Over".She is the author of four bestsellers including her seminal work, “Fearless Living” and is the Founder of the Fearless Living Institute, home of the Ivy League of Life Coaching Training. Named “America's Favorite Life Coach,” she brings the neuroscience of fear down to earth giving you a path out of “not being good enough” using the “Wheels” technology she developed that saved her own life. Find out more at www.FearlessLiving.org
More than 25 years after his tragic death, John F. Kennedy Jr. remains one of the most captivating figures in American public life. He was handsome, charming, and born into political royalty — and when he died in a plane crash in 1999, he was fighting to save George, his glossy political magazine, and weighing a run for New York governor. Ryan Murphy is producing American Love Story, a new series about John and his wife Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy; some QAnon conspiracy theorists believe JFK Jr. is still alive; and CNN has just released the first episode of a three-part documentary series called American Prince: JFK. Jr. So why can't we look away? Why are John and Carolyn still objects of fascination, speculation, and even conspiracy? What does our continued obsession say about us — and about American political culture? Kara talks to Gary Ginsberg and Carole Radziwill, two close friends of John and Carolyn who are featured in American Prince. series. They both bring a lifetime of experience working in media, and reflect on the lives behind the legend, the media scrutiny that shaped their legacy, and how myth and reality collided in the story of John and Carolyn. Ginsberg met John at Brown University, and he was the senior editor and legal counsel at George magazine. Ginsberg went on to become an assistant counsel to President Clinton and a senior executive at News Corp and Time Warner. He understands the inner workings of media and politics as well as anyone. He was also a consulting producer on American Prince and the author of First Friends: The Powerful, Unsung (And Unelected) People Who Shaped Our Presidents. Radziwill is a former journalist. Her work at ABC News won a Peabody and multiple Emmys. She's also a former cast member of the Real Housewives of New York and her late husband, Anthony Radziwill, was JFK Jr.'s cousin and best friend. Radziwill is the author of three books, including the bestselling memoir, What Remains, and she recently launched a newsletter on Substack, Life with Carole Radziwill. Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Bluesky @onwithkaraswisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sometimes the story is in the fabric, not the flesh—and in the right hands, clothing can speak volumes about a death investigation. In this episode, Dr. Priya Banerjee joins Sheryl McCollum to explore how clothing can hold vital clues in a death investigation. From the first look at a scene to the autopsy table, they reveal how stains, textures, odors, and damage can tell a story the body alone might not. Dr. Priya shares real-world cases — from waterlogged jeans covered in barnacles to garments hiding trace evidence — and explains why context, culture, and condition matter. Highlights: (0:00) Welcome to Pathology with Dr. Priya, a Zone 7 series (1:00) "The clothes tell me something before I even start the exam.” (3:15) Stains, fibers, and fabric that preserve hidden evidence (5:15) When clothing speaks louder than the wounds (9:00) Smelling out the truth: detecting accelerants in fire cases (10:45) Finding the unseen with alternate light sources (12:30) What traditional dress can reveal in an investigation (14:30) Paradoxical undressing and mismatched environments (16:15) Rips, tears, and the unmistakable signs of struggle About the Hosts Dr. Priya Banerjee is a board-certified forensic pathologist with extensive experience in death investigation, clinical forensics, and courtroom testimony. A graduate of Johns Hopkins, she served for over a decade as Rhode Island’s state medical examiner and now runs a private forensic pathology practice. Her work includes military deaths, NSA cases, and high-profile investigations. Dr. Priya has also been featured as a forensic expert on platforms such as CrimeOnline and Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. She is a dedicated educator, animal lover, and proud mom. Website: anchorforensicpathology.comTwitter/X: @Autopsy_MD Sheryl McCollum is an Emmy Award–winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, and the Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. She works as a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department and is the co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. Sheryl is also the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute (CCIRI), a nationally recognized nonprofit that brings together universities, law enforcement, and experts to help solve unsolved homicides, missing persons cases, and kidnappings. Email: coldcase2004@gmail.comTwitter/X: @ColdCaseTipsFacebook: @sheryl.mccollumInstagram: @officialzone7podcast
TVC 701.3: From August 2016: Steve Binder, Emmy Award-winning producer and director and the co-author, along with Mary Beth Leidman, of Fade Up 26: The Movers and Shakers of Variety Television, talks to Ed about the controversy involving Petula Clark and Harry Belafonte behind the scenes of Clark's 1968 special for NBC, and why both The Ed Sullivan Show and The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour really shaped the genre of variety television as we know it today.
TVC 700.1: Emmy Award-winning writer, director, and producer Joseph Dougherty and author and artist Alexis Hunter join Ed for the first of a special two-part look at the life and career of Joi Lansing, the legendary Blonde Bombshell best known for her pin-up photos, her frequent work in movies and television throughout the '50s and '60s, and her successful nightclub singing act. Joe's latest book, Comfort and Joi, is a part-biography, part-filmography, and part-appreciation of Joi Lansing that makes the case that Lansing was not only a much better actress than people gave her credit for, but could make even a seven-second silent bit in which she appears on the far edge of the frame interesting to watch just because she was in it. Alexis is the author of Joi Lansing: A Body to Die For, an intimate memoir of Alexis's four-year relationship with Lansing, a period that coincided with the last four years of Joi's life before she died from breast cancer in August 1972. Joi and Alexis had to keep their relationship secret, partly because of the pressure Joi felt to maintain her public image as the ultimate object of desire for men, and partly because the public at large in 1969 was not as accepting of intimate relationships between two members of the same sex as they are today. Topics this segment include the many karmic coincidences that brought Joe and Alexis together (as well as the many ways in which their books complement each other); how Joi honed her comedic skills while working with Lucille Ball and Bob Cummings; and Joi's experience working with Orson Welles not only in Touch of Evil, but in the award-winning comedy-drama Fountain of Youth.
TVC 701.4: Part 2 of a conversation that began last week with actor, author, playwright, and Emmy Award-winning producer Laurence Luckinbill (The Boys in the Band, The Delphi Bureau, Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, Lyndon, Hemingway, Teddy Tonight!, Clarence Darrow Tonight!). Topics this segment include how Larry and Mart Crowley, author of The Boys in the Band, had more in common with each other than either had realized; and the night when Larry saw actor Charles Laughton perform passages from the classics—a transformative experience that helped Larry on his path to becoming an actor. Larry's autobiography, Affective Memories: How Chance and The Theater Saved My Life, is available wherever books are sold through Sunbury Press.
Marine Corps combat veteran and former police officer Joe Smarro shares his powerful journey from the battlefield to the forefront of mental health advocacy. Known for his role in the Emmy Award–winning documentary Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops, Joe opens up about childhood trauma, military service, and the personal struggles that fueled his mission to change how public safety handles mental health crises. This conversation offers hard-earned lessons on leadership, compassion, and creating lasting change in communities nationwide. Sponsored by Eco-Cool HVAC Guest Bio: Joe Smarro is a Marine Corps combat veteran, former San Antonio Police Department officer, and nationally recognized mental health advocate. Featured in HBO's Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops and a TEDx speaker, Joe co-founded SolutionPoint+ to train public safety agencies, schools, and organizations in crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and wellness strategies. He is the author of Unarmed, a guide blending his life experiences with actionable communication and de-escalation skills, and is dedicated to reshaping the culture of policing through empathy and human connection. Main Topics: · Joe's childhood trauma and its long-term impact· Military service before and after 9/11· Transition challenges from military to civilian life· Policing realities vs. public perception· Co-founding and serving in a police mental health unit· The creation and mission of SolutionPoint+· The making and impact of Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops· Mental health, addiction, and personal recovery journey· Leadership failures and their role in first responder suicides· Key lessons from Joe's book Unarmed· Freedom, personal autonomy, and living intentionally Resources mentioned: · Joe's Website: https://solutionpointplus.com/ & https://joesmarro.com/· Episode Sponsor: Send us a textEco-Cool HVACYOUR FRIEND IN THE SUMMERS & WINTERS! Heating & Air Conditioning Service and Repair, Furnace & BoilDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCast Subscribe by Email
In Theaters August 29, 2025Jeremy Avery is vying for a college golf scholarship awarded to the winner of the State Championship, buthis preparation and game are affected by family pressures related to his mother's recovery from cancer andhaving to take care of his younger autisticbrother Ethan. These challenges, along with the burden ofcarrying his team to State against an opponent who will do anything to win, force Jeremy to reconsider hispriorities and see his brother's savant-like gifts, which if embraced can create an unstoppable pair. On thebrink of his greatest victory, Jeremy is forced to make a life-altering decision between finally realizing hisown personal dreams or standing by his brother Frank Sanza Frank Sanza, Writer / Director The Short Game is Frank Sanza's feature film directorial debut reflecting his own personal journey as a former high school golfer and the father of an autistic son. The theme of overcoming challenges through faith and determination embodies Frank's success in overcoming his battle with Parkinson's Disease. A former college athlete, Frank's career started as an award-winning San Francisco Bay area actor, providing him with exceptional insight into working with and directing actors to illicit impactful and realistic performances. This background also gives Frank a wealth of knowledge related to on-set procedures and how to work efficiently in all aspects of production. Frank is the writer and director of the acclaimed short film Home which is still impacting lives today across generations for its bold depiction of one unlikely man's love for the unlovely. He has directed numerous regional musical theater productions in California, Minnesota, and Texas. He graduated from Bethel University in St. Paul, MN, with a degree in music conducting and through the years has directed many pitorchestras.Frank has retired from Slingshot17 Productions, a full-service production company based in North Texas where he was the lead producer and director on a myriad of entertainment projects. Slingshot17 has produced commercials and various video and film content for such clients as, the Emmy Awards, General Electric, ExxonMobil, Fossil, and Navy Seals, to name a few and has been one of the most sought-after production houses in the area. David Parks David Parks is recognized as one of today's most versatile and experienced TV and film producer/directors.With 30+ years that cross over between feature films, TV, Documentary, live events, and digital media, hisprojects have garnered numerous awards andset viewing records.After working on numerous well-known Hollywood movies, David was Producer and Director ofPhotography of the hit indie filmThe Sky is Fallingstarring Teri Garr, Dedee Pfeifer, Howard Hesseman,Sean Astin, Octavia Spencer, Eric Close and Chris Elliott. The film premiered to rave reviews at theprestigious SXSW Film Festival. David was also the initial producer during the development phase of theAcademy Award winning Aaron Schneider short filmTwo Soldiers. He also produced and wrote theawardwinning National Geographic documentary,Death on the Mountain: Women of K2,andwasProducer/Director of the hit Fox TV seriesMurder in Small Town X.Among David's other Producer, EP, and Director major production credits are: 2014-2021Daytime EmmyAwards,Sports Emmy Awards,News & Documentary Emmy Awards; 2013, 2015-2018Tournament ofRoses Parade; 2009-2011NHL Winter Classic,NHL Awards;YouTube Comedy Week;Nashville Star,Extreme Makeover Home Edition;Criss Angel Mindfreak; and many others.David has also produced live concert events and their broadcast includingLive Earth: The Concerts for aClimate in Crisis, the largest entertainment broadcast in history; the Paul McCartney/Ringo Star headlinedChange Begins Withinbenefit concert; and numbers A-List artist concerts for AOL Music Live!.In Sports, besides his work at the NHL, David served as head of production helping launch the digital sportsnetwork 120 Sports/Stadium. He has worked with almost all major sports leagues including the NBA, NHL,NFL, and MLB, and started his career at NBCSports.Originally from the Washington, D.C. area, David is a graduate of Syracuse University and holds a Masterof Fine Arts degree from the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts. He is a former D1 soccer player and has represented the USA in soccer internationally. He remains a competitive athlete insoccer, running, and cycling.David is a member of the DGA, PGA, NATAS and the Television Academy, as well as a past MasterInstructor for YoungArts. He is the owner of the multi-focused creative production company Viewfinder. Asa frequent guest lecturer at various universities and colleges he enjoys “giving back” to support the nextgeneration of filmmakers. He currently splits his time between LA and Chicago where he lives with his wife,TV/Film Writer/Director Florrie Laurence Parks, and their son and daughterFILM FESTIVAL AWARDS &SELECTIONSPaladino d'Oro Sport Film Festival–BEST PRODUCTIONFilm Fest International: Edinburgh–BEST PICTUREGarden State Film Festival–BEST FAMILY FEATUREReedy Reels–BEST PICTUREMyrtle Beach International Film Festival–BEST FEATURE; BEST OVERALL FILM; BEST DIRECTORWorldFest–Houston International Film Festival–BEST FEATURE INSPIRATIONAL; BEST RISINGACTOR: BEN KRIEGERFacebookInstagramTrailer
This week on Crime Roundup, Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer unpack the devastating double homicide at Devil’s Den State Park in Arkansas. They examine how predators gain access to children, the red flags that went unheeded, and why state parks can serve as both sanctuaries and stages for violence. With a mix of legal insight and forensic perspective, Sheryl and Joshua explore the psychological, systemic and legal failures behind a crime that stunned the country. Highlights: (0:00) Welcome to Crime Roundup with Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer (2:00) “This was planned.” Devil’s Den and predators in isolated spaces (5:15) A killer with access to children and a long list of ignored warnings (6:45) Hidden plates, premeditation, and chilling prep (8:00) Death penalty or mental illness? The defense dilemma (10:30) "There’s no such thing as a part-time child predator” (12:15) How predators pass as mentors and slip through school systems (14:45) Red flags don’t matter—until they do (16:30) Wrapping up: outrage, action, and what comes next About the Hosts Joshua Schiffer is a veteran trial attorney and one of the Southeast’s most respected legal voices. He is a founding partner at ChancoSchiffer P.C., where he has litigated high-stakes criminal, civil rights, and personal injury cases for over two decades. Known for his bold courtroom presence and ability to clearly explain complex legal issues, Schiffer is a frequent media contributor and fearless advocate for accountability. Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award-winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department. She is the co-author of the textbook, Cold Case: Pathways to Justice and the founder of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a national nonprofit that unites universities, law enforcement, and students to work on unsolved homicides and missing persons cases.
The Emmy drama race remains too close to call, as “Severance” and “The Pitt” are two frontrunners campaigning hard for the Emmy gold. Speaking of which, “Severance” stars Adam Scott and Britt Lower drop by to talk about that stunning Season 2 ending, and whether those innie lovebirds Mark S. and Helly can make it work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kelly & Sharon have a lot to discuss including Lance Bass and Justin Timberlake's recent health challenges. Kelly is over the moon that Tyler Perry has announced the third installment of his hit movie franchise "Why Did I Get Married" because that means Janet Jackson will be back on-screen as part of the cast! You'll find out which two Hollywood heavyweights are being honoured at the 77th Emmy Awards this year and why Sharon doesn't always come in first place when it comes to pub quizzes. Try your luck with Kelly's Trivia and Sharon brings you to 1996 with your 90's Rewind. Enjoy the show and thank you for listening to 90's NOW!
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Hey there, friends!In today's episode, we wrap up our conversation about fronterizas making waves in film and media with none other than Tijuana's own 17-time Emmy winner, Paulina Casmur. We sit down to discuss her impact on the news sector, the challenges she's faced, how she's paved the way for border issues to be recognized at the Emmys and her side project Sin Spoilers podcast.Oh, and there's also the story about being targeted by the Department of Homeland Security.You definitely don't want to miss this episode!Nos vemos pronto!Mentioned in this episode:Ruta 40 - Documentary produced with Port of Entry Producer Julio Ortiz in 2013Armadillos Búsqueda y Rescate Part 1 Part 2Avenida BugambiliaPaulina's FilmographyAbout Season 6Port of entry has a fresh new season for you with more rich stories of our border region. This time around, we are spotlighting Shapers and Visionaries of borderlands. Stories of People who are impacting the region and in some cases the world with their work and research. From urbanism to architecture to education and politics and to art and robotics!Listen in and join us!Social media and contactFrom KPBS, “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.orgFacebook: www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/portofentrypodSupport our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift.If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email corporatesupport@kpbs.org.Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show or email us at podcasts@kpbs.org.CreditsHosts: Alan Lilienthal and Natalie GonzálezWriter/Producer: Julio C. Ortiz FrancoTechnical Producer/Sound Designer: Adrian VillalobosEditor: Elma González Lima BrandãoEpisodes translated by: Natalie González and Julio C. Ortíz FrancoDirector of Audio Programming and Operations: Lisa Morrisette-ZappThis program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people
Kelly Carlin-McCall! Author! Podcaster! Producer! More! Kelly is an author, depth psychologist, podcaster, Emmy Award winning TV producer, and founder of Humans on the Verge, an online community that supports creatives in their writing projects, and others who are seeking deep and long lasting personal transformation. Her memoir, A Carlin Home Companion, was published by St. Martin's Press in 2015. She is a founding member of the Advisory Board of the National Comedy Center that preserves and honors the people and story of comedy. Her podcast is here. My podcast is also here, in a different sense. Kelly and I had a great chat and you can have a great listen! PS This is only the first HALF of our conversation. For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts or simply head on over here to Patreon!
After becoming one of Netflix's most-watched series ever, 'Adolescence' star and co-creator Stephen Graham, and his costars Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty, join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to discuss the impressive limited series, each episode of which was filmed in one take, the emotional preparation, why they focused on the family of the accused, and more. Plus, Gerrad is joined by EW critic Kristen Baldwin to chat about the Original Music & Lyrics category, which includes songs by Kristen Wiig and Adam Sandler, and the Variety Special category, which includes Beyoncé and two 'SNL' nominations and will now be presented at the Primetime ceremony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mitchell is an Emmy, 2x Clio Award, and Film Festival -winning director, storyteller, composer, and consulting Chief Creative Officer. With more than 100 domestic and international industry honors spanning advertising, film, and music, Mitchell has built a career defined by innovation, authenticity, and global impact. As the co-founder of HQ Creative (alongside Nobel Peace Prize nominee Cheryl Halpern) and Looking 4 Larry (with WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman), Mitchell has led the development of industry-disrupting programs and award-winning campaigns for some of the world's most iconic brands—including iHeartMedia, The Walt Disney Company, 2K Sports, The Jeffrey Modell Foundation, multiple Broadway productions, NASCAR, and Rumble Boxing. In entertainment, Mitchell has made a lasting mark as both a producer and director. He created the Emmy Award-winning Road to MSG series, which spotlighted artists such as Taylor Swift, Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, The Who, John Mayer, and Earth, Wind & Fire. He also developed Stripped Raw & Real for iHeartMedia— a groundbreaking digital series that helped define the brand and featured performances and interviews with Coldplay, Katy Perry, Bon Jovi, Lionel Richie, Blake Shelton, John Legend, and many more. His recent feature documentary, Worst to First: The True Story of Z100 New York, debuted at #1 on iTunes Music Documentaries, holding the top spot for three consecutive weeks. As a musician, Mitchell co-founded World Funk Orchestra, which is nearing 40 million global streams. He also launched two influential indie labels: Unity Music Group, where he collaborated with Ugandan artist and Oscar nominee Bobi Wine; and the U.S.-based Felicity Music, continuing to shape the independent music landscape.A creative force with relentless drive, Mitchell has even completed the New York City Marathon three times—a testament to his belief in finishing what he starts
This week, Nikki and Tracey are back from their summer siesta and ready to talk all things Emmys and their recommendations for movies, tv, and more!
Jared Bradley is the president of M-Vac Systems, a cutting-edge forensic DNA collection company helping law enforcement solve cold cases once thought unsolvable. A military veteran and host of the podcast All Things Crime, Jared is a global leader in touch DNA recovery. He has worked with investigators around the world to identify suspects, exonerate the innocent, and bring long-awaited closure to victim families. Learn more: M-Vac Systems Podcast: All Things Crime In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator Sheryl McCollum is joined by forensic innovator Jared Bradley to explore the newly solved cold case of Kathy Halle, a 19-year-old murdered in 1979. Her case remained unsolved for 45 years—until DNA recovered using the M-Vac system identified suspected serial offender Bruce Lindahl as the killer. Sheryl and Jared unpack the investigation, the science behind M-Vac, and how support from the nonprofit Season of Justice helped bring long-overdue answers. Highlights: (0:00) Sheryl opens the episode with Kathy Halle’s story and introduces Jared Bradley (3:00) Kathy Halle disappears: a misplaced car, a rooftop purse, and early red flags (9:00) Quiet persistence: decades of case reviews, missed connections, and evolving DNA science (10:30) Cutting-edge DNA recovery leads to a 1-in-9.4-trillion match (12:45) Bruce Lindahl: a suspected serial predator whose violent end left unanswered questions (16:15) The psychology of predators: what makes serial offenders so hard to catch (18:45) M-Vac on the map: solving Krystal Beslanowitch’s murder with DNA from river rocks (23:00) “Every case. Every tool. Every time.” (25:30) Gang violence, shared clothing, and how M-Vac cut through the DNA mix (28:15) Clearing Chris Tapp: how M-Vac helped free a wrongfully convicted man (31:00) From burgers to crime scenes: M-Vac’s surprising origin story (33:15) Final reflections on persistence, partnership, and solving the unsolvable (33:30) “The M-Vac can vacuum 186 times more than a swab can.” – Jared Bradley If you’re enjoying Zone 7, please consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts—it helps others discover the show and supports our mission to share these stories. --- Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department. She is the co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. Sheryl is also the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a collaboration between universities and colleges that brings researchers, practitioners, students and the criminal justice community together to advance techniques in solving cold cases and assist families and law enforcement with solvability factors for unsolved homicides, missing persons, and kidnapping cases. Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com Twitter: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I never imagined I would experience such profound upgrades while being back in my ancestral lands, just miles away from the South of Iran where my mother's lineage is from. I found myself tapping into a new level of queen frequency. Channeling Nefertiti energy. And with that came a massive purge of unconscious blocks I didn't even know I was carrying. And then, in a way only the universe could orchestrate… I ended up in a healing session at the side of a party. That night I met Frank Elaridi a four-time Emmy Award-winning journalist turned energy healer and spiritual coach. Within minutes of talking, I felt like I knew him from a past life. In this powerful episode of the Highest Self Podcast, we dive into: ✨ How to uncover the original reference point of your blocks
Writing Legend, Arnie Kogen, talks with Jay and Jay's son, Charlie, about his childhood, career, and what it's like to be 91. Three generations of Kogens in one pod! Bio: ARNIE KOGENComedy Writer/ TV ProducerHas written and/or produced for the Carol Burnett Show, The Tonight Show, Newhart, Mary Tyler Moore, Empty Nest, Mad TV, The Dean Martin Show, Sinbad, Donnie & Marie, The Jackson Five, Evening At The Improv, The Bob Newhart Show, Tim Conway, The New Dick Van Dyke Show, Candid Camera, Love, American Style, The Love Boat, The Golden Globes and contributed to The Academy Awards. Has also written comedy material for Phyllis Diller, Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme, Shelley Berman, Debbie Reynolds, Connie Stevens, Totie Fields, Jackie Vernon, Diana Ross, Flip Wilson, Ann Margret, Sammy Davis, Morty Gunty and Jerry Van Dyke.For over five decades he has been one of the leading contributors to Mad Magazine. Kogen has won three Emmy Awards (seven nominations) and one Writers Guild Award (three nominations)
Will Pittsburgh sweep the Emmys this year? This year's hottest new medical drama, "The Pitt" is up for 13 Emmy nominations, and Season 2 started filming this summer. While the City Cast Pittsburgh team doesn't get a say in the awards process, we can judge the show on how well it captures our city. The City Cast Pittsburgh team is sharing our favorite local homages and Easter eggs, guessing which neighborhoods the characters might live in, and discussing the authenticity of nurse Dana's yinzer accent. Plus, a local healthcare worker tells us whether the show feels true to life. **This episode originally aired on April 24, 2025. Notes and references from today's show: How Real Doctors Brought 'The Pitt' To Life [Science Friday] Learn more about the sponsors of this August 5th episode: Fulton Commons Overlook Maps Barrel & Flow Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us a textIn this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, I welcome one of my best pals from college and (now) an award-winning director, David Bowen, a surfer turned Emmy-winning filmmaker -- for a deep dive into his career capturing the raw beauty of surfing and ocean culture from a life well-lived.David shares stories from the shores of the North Shore of Hawaii to remote parts of the world, from the Middle East and beyond. As a freelance filmmaker specializing in capturing some of the most beloved live sports in Hawaii and the South Pacific, David talks story about his work for ESPN and the World Surf League (WSL), filming competitions with the world's greatest athletes. David also shares the surreal experience of being awarded Emmy's for his work for the Eddie Aikau Invitational and the Moloka'i Hoe World Championship while working with Salt N Air Studios together with KHON TV and Rogue TV.From our college day in Hawaii to navigating the Big Waves of life and even bigger storytelling challenges, we reminisce, reflect and celebrate our enduring friendship, and living our dreams.Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below!Read our Letterboxd reviews at:https://letterboxd.com/fixateandbinge/Follow us on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/fixateandbingepodcast/?hl=msFollow us on TikTok at:https://www.tiktok.com/@fixateandbingepodcast
In this episode, recorded live at the London Library, Simon and Rachel speak with the screenwriter Jesse Armstrong. Born in Shropshire and educated at Manchester University, Jesse co-created the Channel 4 comedy series "Peep Show" (2003–2015) and "Fresh Meat" (2011–2016), was a writer on "The Thick of It" (2005-2012) and "Four Lions" (2010) and is the creator of the HBO series "Succession" (2018–2023). He has received many nominations and awards, including a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for co-writing the film "In the Loop" (2009), and four wins for the Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series. In 2016 Jonathan Cape also published his novel set against the background of the Bosnian War, "Love, Sex and Other Foreign Policy Goals". We spoke to Jesse about his early career as a screenwriter, creating a global hit with "Succession", and his latest film, "Mountainhead".We've made another update for those who support the podcast on the crowdfunding site Patreon. We've added 40 pages of new material to the package of successful article pitches that goes to anyone who supports the show with $5 per month or more, including new pitches to the New York Times, the Washington Post and the BBC. The whole compendium now runs to a whopping 160 pages. For Patreons who contribute $10/month we're now also releasing bonus mini-episodes. Thanks to our sponsor, Scrivener, the first ten new signs-ups at $10/month will receive a lifelong license to Scrivener worth £55/$59.99 (seven are left). This specialist word-processing software helps you organise long writing projects such as novels, academic papers and even scripts. Other Patreon rewards include signed copies of the podcast book and the opportunity to take part in a monthly call with Simon and Rachel.A new edition of “Always Take Notes: Advice From Some Of The World's Greatest Writers” - a book drawing on our podcast interviews - is available now. The updated version now includes insights from over 100 past guests on the podcast, with new contributions from Harlan Coben, Victoria Hislop, Lee Child, Megan Nolan, Jhumpa Lahiri, Philippa Gregory, Jo Nesbø, Paul Theroux, Hisham Matar and Bettany Hughes. You can order it via Amazon or Waterstones.You can find us online at alwaystakenotes.com, on Twitter @takenotesalways and on Instagram @alwaystakenotes. Always Take Notes is presented by Simon Akam and Rachel Lloyd, and produced by Artemis Irvine. Our music is by Jessica Dannheisser and our logo was designed by James Edgar.
In this episode of the Lead with Heart Podcast, I'm joined by the incredible Catherine De Orio, executive director of the Foundation for Culinary Arts, Emmy Award-winning TV host, and culinary changemaker, who is transforming the way youth find their voice and future through food.From courtroom to kitchen, Catherine's journey is one of purpose, pivoting, and passionate leadership. Together, we explore how culinary arts can be a powerful vehicle for vocational training, mentorship, and confidence-building, especially for under-resourced youth.In this episode:[02:43] From litigator to culinary leader: Catherine's career pivot[05:21] The Foundation for Culinary Arts and the Yes Chef Culinary Camp[08:34] The value of networking[10:32] Career opportunities in the culinary world[14:12] Nonprofit leadership lessons[18:02] The barriers young chefs face[22:12] Listening to youth feedback to evolve programming[26:53] Personal branding and authenticity in the culinary world[29:03] Seizing imperfect opportunitiesCONNECT WITH CATHERINELinkedIn: Catherine De OrioInstagram: @catdeorio & @yeschefcampWebsite: https://foundationforculinaryarts.org/ Send Haley a suggestion or request via text HERE!My book, Sow, Grow, Lead is live on Amazon! It shares my journey of starting a nonprofit in Malawi and offers practical strategies to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox's easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.orgCONNECT WITH HALEYHaley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations.Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFREWebsite: thesavvyfundraiser.comProduced by Ideablossoms
For Dr. Priya, the autopsy is just the beginning. What happens next can change everything for the families left behind. In this episode, Dr. Priya Banerjee joins Sheryl McCollum, to examine a side of autopsies that rarely makes headlines: the profound responsibility of communicating with families. Dr. Priya reflects on the power of empathy in the autopsy suite, the deep importance of walking families through trauma with care, and the surprising ways postmortem findings can protect the living. She shares raw personal experiences—from the loss of her own parents to advocating for grieving families left behind during COVID—and the critical role of cultural awareness, front-line staff, and honest conversations. Listeners will also learn how autopsies sometimes uncover hereditary conditions that can lead to lifesaving interventions for surviving loved ones. This is forensic pathology not just as a science, but as a service. Highlights: (0:00) The emotional weight of entering the medical examiner’s office (1:30) Debunking the ‘grim reaper’ myth of pathology (3:00) Personal loss and professional insight: How Dr. Priya’s grief reshaped her work (5:45) The unsung heroes of the ME office—investigators and admin staff (6:45) Why Dr. Priya insists on calling families directly (9:00) Launching a private autopsy service in response to COVID-era needs (13:00) Managing expectations: What autopsies reveal and what they can’t (15:00) Working with families and finding closure (16:30) Cultural and religious barriers to autopsy (24:00) Why refusing an autopsy can hurt future legal or health outcomes (27:00) The hidden legacy of genetic disease (30:00) Dr. Priya’s pet and power of early intervention About the Hosts Dr. Priya Banerjee is a board-certified forensic pathologist with extensive experience in death investigation, clinical forensics, and courtroom testimony. A graduate of Johns Hopkins, she served for over a decade as Rhode Island’s state medical examiner and now runs a private forensic pathology practice. Her work includes military deaths, NSA cases, and high-profile investigations. Dr. Priya has also been featured as a forensic expert on platforms such as CrimeOnline and Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. She is a dedicated educator, animal lover, and proud mom. Website: anchorforensicpathology.comTwitter/X: @Autopsy_MD Sheryl McCollum is an Emmy Award–winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, and the Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. She works as a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department and is the co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. Sheryl is also the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute (CCIRI), a nationally recognized nonprofit that brings together universities, law enforcement, and experts to help solve unsolved homicides, missing persons cases, and kidnappings. Email: coldcase2004@gmail.comTwitter/X: @ColdCaseTipsFacebook: @sheryl.mccollumInstagram: @officialzone7podcast
Mike Isaacson is the Artistic Director and Executive Producer of The Muny, the third person to hold this position in The Muny's 106 -year history. During his 14 seasons, he has produced 89 Muny shows, 37 new to The Muny stage. He is also a 9 Time Tony Award winning Broadway producer. After his first season at The Muny, The Riverfront Times wrote, “Under the leadership of executive producer Mike Isaacson the quality of Muny productions rose like the proverbial phoenix.” During his tenure, Isaacson has changed the look and feel of The Muny, overseeing a transformation in every aspect of production that culminated in 2019 with the arrival of the theatre's extraordinary James S. McDonnell stage, a state-of-the art stage house that includes revolutionary LED technology, automated sets, and a host of other innovations. In 2016, The Muny embarked on an unprecedented $100 million capital campaign, raising within 5 years a record amount for any theater in the U.S. During the COVID lock-down summer of 2020, Mike produced and created The Muny 2020 Variety Hour, five live online shows that reached a worldwide audience of more than 400,000. For the summer of 2021, The Muny was one of two theaters in the U.S. to reopen, and produced five full productions, receiving acclaim for their artistry and their presence. The 2022 season's productions received 21 nominations from the St. Louis Theatre Critics Circle, more than any other theater in St. Louis. In 2023, The Muny bested its record with 26 nominations, and for it's 2024 season, The Muny received a record 30 nominations – a record for The Muny and for the Theatre Critics Circle. During his time, The Muny's education and outreach programs have grown in number, and their artistic endeavors now incorporate all aspects of theater making – production, performance and administration. The Muny kids and teens are now recognized nationally for their excellence, inspiring a national program where teens from throughout the U.S. audition annually come to St. Louis to be a part of a Muny production. For 27 years, with his partner Kristin Caskey, Mike has produced more than 40 Broadway musicals and plays, national tours, off-Broadway plays, and London productions. This Spring on Broadway, they are producing Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years, co-starring Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren. In 2023, they produced the highly acclaimed Broadway revival of Parade, starring Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, now on a national tour. Parade also received “Best Revival of a Musical” as well as “Best Musical Revival” from both The Drama Desk and The Outer Critics Circle. In 2022, they produced Neil Simon's Plaza Suite starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker, which subsequently had a record-breaking run at London's Savoy Theater. Other recent Broadway productions include David Byrne's American Utopia, for which they received a special 2021 Tony Award. It also became a multi-Emmy Award nominated film by Spike Lee for HBO, for which he also served as an executive producer. In 2015, he received the Tony® award for “Best Musical” for the ground-breaking Fun Home. Other producing highlights include Dolls House, Part 2, The Humans (2016 Tony® Award, Best Play); Bring It On The Musical (2013 Tony® nomination for Best Musical); Red (2010 Tony® Award, Best Play); Legally Blonde the Musical (2011 Olivier Award, Best Musical); Thoroughly Modern Millie (2002 Tony® Award, Best Musical); You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown; If/Then; The Seagull; Burn This, Caroline, or Change; One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest starring Gary Sinise, and Death of a Salesman (1999 Tony® Award). For the IPN, he served as producer for the Broadway productions of Spamalot (2005 Tony® Award, Best Musical), Ragtime (revival) and The Color Purple. All told, his productions have received more than 139 Tony® Award Nominations, and 40 Tony® Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"The Penguin" is one of the most Emmy-award nominated television shows of the year, receiving an incredible 24 Emmy Award nominations, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, Outstanding Lead Actor, Actress, and Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, and Deirdre O'Connell, respectively and Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for Showrunner, Writer & Executive Producer Lauren LeFranc. LeFranc was kind enough to spend some time before the nominations were announced to talk with us about her work and experience making the critically acclaimed HBO limited series. Please be sure to listen to the interview below and check out the show itself, which is now available to stream in full on HBO Max and is up for your consideration at the 77th annual Emmy Awards in all eligible categories. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TVC 700.5: Ed back welcomes actor, author, playwright, and Emmy Award-winning producer Laurence Luckinbill (The Boys in the Band, The Delphi Bureau, Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, Lyndon, Hemingway, Teddy Tonight!, Clarence Darrow Tonight!). Topics this segment include why both the original stage production and the original theatrical release of The Boys in the Band are literature in the truest sense of the word; Larry's detailed recall of many of the events he depicts in his autobiography, Affective Memories: How Chance and The Theater Saved My Life; and why Larry, by his own admission, was a “bad boy” for most of his formative years, until he was finally given direction. Affective Memories is available wherever books are sold through Sunbury Press.
TVC 700.2: From August 2016: Steve Binder, Emmy Award-winning producer and director and the co-author, along with Mary Beth Leidman, of Fade Up 26: The Movers and Shakers of Variety Television, talks to Ed about working with Dwight Hemion on the pop music series Hullabaloo (NBC, 1965-1966). Gary Smith, Hemion's longtime producing partner, passed away on Saturday, July 19 at the age of ninety.
TVC 700.1: From August 2016: Ed welcomes Steve Binder, Emmy Award-winning producer and director (Diana Ross: Live in Central Park, Elvis: The 1968 Comeback Special, The T.A.M.I. Show) and the co-author, along with Mary Beth Liedman, of Fade Up 26: The Movers and Shakers of Variety Television, an oral history of variety television, as told through the voices of the men and women who were and are responsible for bringing these shows into our homes for the past sixty-five years.
In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Jeff Bowler an Emmy Award-winning Producer, Michael Becker who is a Founder & CEO of Imprint Entertainment, and Erik Heintz the Head of Development of Adam Rose Entertainment, live from Lucid Studios. The conversation covers the launch of their Alchemy Standard Debt Fund, insights on vertical storytelling, and how innovative finance models are driving the next wave of content production. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week on Crime Roundup, Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer connect the dots between courtroom outcomes and the quiet ways the system keeps punishing people anyway. From post-verdict property battles to pretrial detention games and overlooked red-flags, they expose the slow grind of justice—and the real lives caught in its gears. Highlights: (0:00) Sheryl checks in from the field—and the Georgia heat (1:35) Why hasn’t Karen Read gotten her SUV back? (4:50) Joshua explains bond procedures—and what’s broken (6:00) Diddy’s $50 million bond request: bold move or fair ask? (10:00) Overcharging and government missteps in Diddy’s case (13:30) Brian Kohberger’s seatbelt stop and what it might suggest (17:00) Planning, pride, and mistakes (21:15) What life inside prison looks like—and what Kohberger isn’t ready for (23:00) Cell doors, holding tanks, and the moment your body knows it’s locked in (24:20) Epstein resurfaces, verdict watch in an honor killing, and a birthday send-off About the Hosts: Joshua Schiffer is a veteran trial attorney and one of the Southeast’s most respected legal voices. He is a founding partner at ChancoSchiffer P.C., where he has litigated high-stakes criminal, civil rights, and personal injury cases for over two decades. Known for his bold courtroom presence and ability to clearly explain complex legal issues, Schiffer is a frequent media contributor and fearless advocate for accountability. Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award-winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nany Grace, and a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department, She is the co-author of the textbook, Cold Case: Pathways to Justice and the founder of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a national nonprofit that unites universities, law enforcement, and students to work on unsolved homicides and missing persons cases.
Carter Sherman (The Second Coming: Sex and the Next Generation's Fight Over Its Future) is an Emmy Award-nominated reporter covering reproductive health and justice. Carter joins the Armchair Expert to discuss being a nosy babysitter, writing an early piece on the sex lives of millennial girls, and covering reproductive health during the 2024 election. Carter and Dax talk about her explanation behind the trend of elective celibacy, how she was able to elicit honest feedback from young people about their sex lives, and the societal consequences of exclusively abstinence-only sex education. Carter explains why we need a study that tracks how political affiliation correlates to faked orgasms, that me too wasn't likely the direct cause of the sex recession, and whether or not we should want younger generations to have more sex.Follow Armchair Expert on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new content on YouTube or listen to Armchair Expert early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/armchair-expert-with-dax-shepard/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Seth Meyers (Dad Man Walking, Late Night with Seth Meyers, SNL) is an Emmy Award-winning comedian, writer, and talk show host. Seth returns to the Armchair Expert to discuss the most satisfying celebrity interaction he's ever had, a mutual worry that he's not sentimental enough, and his milquetoast performance on Finding Your Roots. Seth and Dax talk about knowing his good side as host versus guest, the sanctuary of a desk being no small thing, and the turning point in his life marked by his dad's disappointment. Seth explains embracing pettiness and talking about things he's bad at in his standup, the reoccurring prank he can't help pulling on his incredible father-in-law, and overcoming the fear of impermanence and uncertainty by just showing up and doing the work.Follow Armchair Expert on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new content on YouTube or listen to Armchair Expert early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/armchair-expert-with-dax-shepard/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.