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This week, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by the presenter of Weekend Breakfast on Today FM, Alison Curtis and Saoirse Hanley, Feature Writer with the Irish Independent to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…

Lily Phillips, a 23-year-old from Derbyshire, made headlines after claiming to have slept with 101 men in a single day. She rose to household-name status largely thanks to OnlyFans. Lily Phillips says what she's doing is her choice and that she's a feminist, but some feminists are worried about what that says about young people's attitudes to female empowerment. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuests: Katie Glass, Feature Writer, The Times and The Sunday Times.Sarah Ditum, Contributor, The Times and The Sunday Times.Host: Jane Mulkerrins.Producer: Euan Dawtrey.Further reading: What this woman tells us about pornLily Phillips: Don't blame me for how men have sexClips: NBC, I Slept with 100 Men in One Day © 2025. Director: Tom Willows.Photo: Getty Images. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Virginia Giuffre died by suicide last week, aged 41. Jeffrey Epstein's key accuser was instrumental in putting Ghislaine Maxwell behind bars and had also accused Prince Andrew of sexual assault. He's always denied the claims and settled the case for a rumoured £12 million. So was justice done for Giuffre and the other survivors? And how did a woman from the right side of the tracks end up being trafficked around the world?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryIf you've been affected by anything you've heard in this episode, you can call the Samaritans on 116 123 or the Rape Crisis rape and sexual abuse support line on 0808 500 2222.Guest: Helen Rumbelow, Feature Writer and Columnist, The Times.Host: Manveen Rana.Producers: Olivia CaseHannah Varrall.Further reading: Virginia Giuffre's battle to escape the pastVirginia Giuffre obituaryClips: BBC, Miami Herald, NBC, 60 Minutes Australia.Photo: Getty Images.Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was originally published last December.Australia is the first country to block under-16s from social media -- and age-verification AI could be a crucial tool in the ban. We spoke to our journalist who has been to the industry-leader's HQ to find out if the technology actually works. And if it does, could the UK follow suit? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuests:Mark Sellman, Technology Correspondent, The Times.Helen Rumbelow, Feature Writer, The Times. Host: Manveen Rana.Producer: Sam Chantarasak.Further reading: Can AI tell if a teen lies about their age?Clips: ABC News, 10 News First Australia, BBC Radio 4. Photo: Getty ImagesGet in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Britain's obsessed with chicken - we eat more than a billion birds a year. And to (literally) feed our hunger, many farmers have turned to fast-growing birds. But now, a new initiative is persuading supermarkets and restaurants to try a slower-growing breed. Will it mean higher-welfare birds? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Harry Wallop, Columist and Feature Writer, The Times.Host: Luke Jones.Producer: Olivia Case.Clips: Internet Archive / Prelinger Archives / The Chicken of Tomorrow (1948).Photo: Getty Images.Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we're joined by Denise Watson. Denise is an editor at WHRO Public Media in Norfolk, Virginia. For more than 30 years she was an award-winning writer and features and education editor for the Virginian-Pilot. She often writes about race and history.Additionally, she is a journalist in residence at William & Mary, teaching a masterclass there. And she is a fellow at the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education.Denise shared many lessons that she applied to her work, including what it means to "vacuum a scene," how to interview people about their past, and how to do research for a story about a prominent historical event, local or otherwise. She also shared what her classes are like at William & Mary and explained why history is so important to her.Story LinksStory about a woman's search for her Japanese grandfather who never returned from an internment camp during World War IIhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1r14mRphohLD9AIClzEqy4niITfD-txL43i563D3OYIE/edit?usp=sharing17 Students Break Through Color Barrier (50th anniversary in Norfolk)https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IPT1xhekYGl2SqV5Dm9kSoceCeOjsobGFdBNCPQTtgU/edit?usp=sharingDenise's salutes: The Maynard Institute, Maria Carrillo, Kris WorrellThank you as always for listening. Please send us feedback to journalismsalute@gmail.com Visit our website: thejournalismsalute.org Mark's website (MarkSimonmedia.com)Tweet us at @journalismpod and Bluesky at @marksimon.bsky.socialSubscribe to our newsletter– journalismsalute.substack.com

Last week, Australia became the first country to block under 16s from social media. Age verification AI could be a crucial tool in the ban, so we spoke to our journalist who has been to the industry-leader's HQ to find out if the technology actually works. And we ask, could the UK follow suit? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuests:Mark Sellman, Technology Correspondent, The Times.Helen Rumbelow, Feature Writer, The Times. Read Helen's report: Can AI tell if a teen lies about their age?Host: Manveen Rana.Clips: ABC News, 10 News First Australia, BBC Radio 4. Photo: Getty ImagesFurther listening: The myth of the X exodus The Times and The Sunday Times starter pack on BlueskyGet in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Anglo-Jewish writer Tanya Gold went on holiday to Auschwitz and didn't much like what she saw. She writes about the experience in “My Auschwitz Vacation: On Holocaust tourism” which ran in this month's Harper's. But, as she told me, she would have preferred the piece to have been entitled: “Her Gay Romp Through Jewish Poland” - in honor, of course, of Mel Brooke's satirical “Springtime for Hitler: A Gay Romp With Adolf and Eva at Berchtesgaden” from his 1967 movie The Producers. And there is certainly something Brookean about Gold's predilection for outrage - a healthy thing, I suspect, especially given the soporific quality of much contemporary Holocaust writing. Tanya Gold is a freelance journalist, who has written for the Guardian, the Daily Mail, the Independent, the Daily Telegraph, and the Sunday Times (London), amongst other publications. She was awarded Feature Writer of the Year at the British Press Awards in 2010, also being nominated for Columnist of the Year, and was commended in the Feature Writer of the Year category in 2009.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

Born and raised in Batesville, Cecelia Wilson graduated from Batesville High School and earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Cecelia lives in central Arkansas with her husband, Dennis, and has two children, a grown son and daughter, Cody and Cheyenne. For more than a decade, Cecelia has been the Feature Writer for Searcy Living magazine. Over the years, she has penned articles introducing readers to governors, senators, Grammy Award-winning musicians, and individuals from all walks of life. In addition to writing articles, books, and youth plays, Cecelia is a singer, pastor's wife, play director, and acts in community theaters, commercials, film, and television. Recently Cecelia was able to- in Edith's words- twist Edith's arm so she could write Edith Röpke Harris' amazing story. This harrowing tale ended up being a non-fiction book titled Back to Bremen which chronicles a mother and eight children navigating a back woods journey though Nazi Germany during WWII told from 5 year-old Edith's perspective.

In this captivating discussion, Pagecast host Bradley Lutz engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Hendrik Hancke. Hendrik is a journalist at the Sunday Times in Johannesburg, with a rich background as a performing poet, playwright, and artist manager. During his time at Rapport, Hendrik won two Legend24 awards in 2017 for Investigative Journalist of the Year and Feature Writer of the Year. He also developed a passion for sports writing, particularly rugby. Join us as we explore Hendrik's latest book, ONKANT, a rugby love story that captures his deep appreciation for the sport. Hendrik shares insights into his writing journey and discusses the themes and inspirations behind his new book. Don't miss this enlightening episode as Hendrik talks about his participation in the panel, The Winning Kant, where he joins Dylan Rogers, Lloyd Burnard, and David O'Sullivan to celebrate the glory of rugby and discuss defending the Rugby World Cup. Enjoy!

Since at least March 1968, the world has been gifted with original music by Reginald Dwight, the artist better known as Elton John. From the 60s up through the 2020s, Mr. John would go on to have one of the most successful music careers in pop history, spanning 31 studio albums, 10 soundtracks, 5 live albums, 16 compilation albums, and a slew of awards and accolades. Now that Elton has recently retired from live performing, the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to look back at his inimitable songbook and attempt to determine the Best Elton John Single of all time. We consider: “Your Song,” “Honky Cat,” “Don't Go Breaking My Heart,” “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” “Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me,” “The Bitch is Back,” “Crocodile Rock,” “I'm Still Standing,” “Rocket Man,” “Philadelphia Freedom,” “Tiny Dancer,” “I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues,” “Candle in the Wind,” “Bennie and the Jets,” and more. Join host Eric Rezsnyak, GPCD panelists Derek Mekita and Kate Racculia, and extra-special guest John Higgins, Feature Writer at EltonJohn.com and Sir Elton's personal archivist, as they discuss 16 of the Rocket Man's most beloved songs, narrowing them down until they make their final decision! To listen to Round 1, showing how we got to the Sweet 16 down from the Top 32, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today to access the exclusive Part 1 episode. RELATED CONTENT Best Phil Collins Song Best Gay Icon Best Song of 1994 Have a say in future episodes! Finally, if you want to have a say in what episodes we tackle next, vote in our Topic Polls! And we would love to have you pick your faves in the polls currently open for your votes! EPISODE CREDITS Host: Eric Rezsnyak Panel: Derek Mekita, Kate Racculia Special Guest: John Higgins Producer: Curtis Creekmore Editors: Eric Rezsnyak, John Higgins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gina Badalaty is the author of “Blueprint for Hope: Raising Your Autistic Child According to God's Plan,” available at Amazon, and is a writer, researcher, educator, and entrepreneur. She was born and raised in Queens, NY. She earned her degree in Interdisciplinary Studies at the N.Y. Institute of Technology.In 2002, Gina and her husband, Chris, moved to Pennsylvania. Gina started one of the first “mom” blogs. She was hired at her first professional writing gig at American Greeting Cards Interactive in 2008. By 2014, she was investigating harmful ingredients for a large-scale blog. She's partnered with many clean brands and websites. She currently writes for TastingTable.com.Gina lives with her husband, her two daughters, and their dog, Bailey. Her children's disabilities have empowered her to be an advocate for people with Down syndrome and people on the autism spectrum. The family enjoys travel, theme parks, and live events.Feature Writer, Tasting TableAuthor,  Blueprint for Hope: Raising Your Autistic Child According to God's PlanSenior Ambassador, Pure Haven Receive 40% OFF at ThriveMarket.comFollow UsFacebookInstagram

In this episode, we have a conversation with several writers who have been featured on the Stunt List, a platform that amplifies diverse voices in the entertainment industry. The writers introduce themselves and share insights into their projects. The goal of the Stunt List and its new original script divisions The Dead List and The Originals Bureau is to amplify a diverse portfolio of voices through writer-forward showcases and radical kindness. Like a “Netflix For Writers,” the interactive website presentation showcases a complete brand image at the script stage. The aim is to give the industry a glimpse into how the screenplay would feel as a finished movie—through a streaming-style layout and theatrical-like marquee that offers rad visuals including poster artwork, trailers, proof of concepts and script teasers. You'll find sold and produced industry pros, repped and ready writers, to undiscovered and underrepresented voices on the verge. Your next writer AND your next greenlight are here. We are a team of writers and producers who find joy in giving back to this incredible community by volunteering to run The Stunt List and its initiatives.” Learn more at: OfficialStuntList.com  The Feature Panelists: Zoe Kerr “A Mother” Twitter and IG: @iamzoekerr Rachel Esselle (pronounced SL) - Margarita Moms Save the World, @rachelsl Rich Orstad, A Keepsakes Christmas, @richorstad18 (Twitter) Rudi O'Meara, The Escapist, @rudiomeara Kyle Rizor, My Real Imaginary Friends, @KyleWriteStuff Kim Hornsby, The Dream Jumper's Promise , www.twitter.com/KimHornsby, www.KimHornsby.info Thomas Schrack, SKITCHING, @tschrack Peter R. Feuchtwanger, THE GIRL SCOUT, @prex4 (X, Insta, and Bluesky) Alex George Pickering, JUMPMAN, @AlexGPickering - https://www.agpickering.com/ Connect with your host Kaia Alexander: https://entertainmentbusinessleague.com/ https://twitter.com/thisiskaia  Produced by Stuart W. Volkow P.G.A. Get career training and a free ebook “How to Pitch Anything in 1Min.” at www.EntertainmentBusinessLeague.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final season of the hit Netflix series The Crown comes out today. The show has reanimated events lost to history, and put our fascination with the royals into overdrive, but it has also made liberal use of its creative licence. So what has it taught us? And does it matter if drama plays with the truth of real lives?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guest: Andrew Billen, Feature Writer, The Times.Host: Luke Jones.Get in touch: storiesofourtimes@thetimes.co.ukClips: NBC Today show, The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix/The Crown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gerard Whateley and Gareth Hall speak with Andrew Rule on Melbourne Cup day live from Flemington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with guest host Scott Radley: How is Buffy Sainte-Marie's Indigenous heritage being called into question being received by the Indigenous community and society at large? How is it that approximately a third of all restaurants in Canada are operating at a loss? The government's spending is putting upward pressure on inflation. Why can't we move Halloween to a time of year that's less cold and challenging to trick or treat in? What is a hate crime in Canada anymore and shouldn't we be seeing more charges get applied in the wake of the Israel's war against Hamas? Should the player whose skate slit the neck of Adam Johnson be charged with manslaughter? While Canadians' support for immigration seems to waning, is there anything in particular that we can point to as the cause? As the Pan Continental Curling Championships are underway in BC, you'll find there are some countries being represented that would surprise you. Guests: Darrel J. McLeod is an award-winning Cree author. His most recent book is "A Season in Chezgh'un: A Novel." Kelly Higginson, CEO of Restaurants Canada Moshe Lander, Senior Economics Lecturer with Concordia University Corey Mintz is a Winnipeg-based food reporter and the author of the 2021 book "The Next Supper: The End of Restaurants as We Knew Them, and What Comes After." Michael Kempa, Associate Professor of Criminology at the University of Ottawa Don Robertson, Owner of the Dundas Real McCoys Keith Neuman, Senior Associate with the Environics Institute Michael Houston, Feature Writer for the World Curling Federation Host – Scott Radley Content Producer – Jordan Armenise Technical/Podcast Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

It's Tuesday, and we look back at Celtics Media Day yesterday. With the major offseason moves of acquiring Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday, how do we feel about the team overall headed into the preseason? Then, we continue our deep dive on the Celtics with five major questions Brady has about this new-look team. And then, NBA insider and Feature Writer for Spotrac Keith Smith joins the show. Keith helps us understand the team's financial and roster flexibility following the offseason moves, and much more. And, Brady has one major takeaway from his conversation with Keith.

First love memories tend to remain vivid and enduring despite subsequent relationships being more meaningful and fulfilling. Guest: Paula Cocozza, Feature Writer for The Guardian and Author of Speak To Me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: First love memories tend to remain vivid and enduring despite subsequent relationships being more meaningful and fulfilling. Guest: Paula Cocozza, Feature Writer for The Guardian and Author of Speak To Me Seg 2: The problem with pink and the Barbie movie buzz? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: At this point, most of the evidence is showing that drug decriminalization has little to no impact on getting people the help and treatment they need to deal with addiction and health issues. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: Ontario's highest court recently ruled on what appears to be a secret trial, where most basic information has been withheld from the public. This departure from the principle of open courts is considered highly unusual and risks undermining public confidence in the justice system. Guest: Iain MacKinnon, Former President of the Canadian Media Lawyers Association and Partner at Linden & Associates Seg 5: Do we need CCTV cameras in animal farms? Guest: Amy Soranno, Animal Activist Seg 6: Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke is refusing to take questions from the media on the provincial government's decision to continue the city's transition to a municipal police service. Guest: Dr. Hamish Telford, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of the Fraser Valley Seg 7: Vancouver Community College is considering its first residential real estate venture, with a major redevelopment plan for its East Vancouver property. Guest: Ajay Patel, President and CEO of Vancouver Community College Seg 8: It's a heartbreaking story and the person wanted for the crime is still on the loose- so there's a bit of a call to action (and huge rewards) for anyone who has info leading to the arrest. Guest: Nancy Hixt, Senior Crime Reporter for Global News and Host of “Crime Beat” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate Fagan is an Emmy-award winning journalist and the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of WHAT MADE MADDY RUN, which was a semi-finalist for the PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sportswriting. Her first book was the coming-of-age memoir THE REAPPEARING ACT, and her third book, ALL THE COLORS CAME OUT, was released in May 2021 from Little, Brown. In March of 2023, her fourth book — HOOP MUSES: an insider's guide to pop culture and the (women's) game — a collaboration with WNBA legend Seimone Augustus and artist Sophia Chang will be released by Twelve. She currently works for Meadowlark Media and co-hosts the podcast Off the Looking Glass. Kate previously spent seven years as a columnist and feature writer for espnW, ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine. She was also a regular panelist on ESPN's Around the Horn and host of Outside the Lines. Kate covered the Philadelphia 76ers for three seasons and played college basketball at the University of Colorado. Why People Love Watching Sports | Kate Fagan | TED Talk: https://youtu.be/3x3X6HELtog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eleanor Mills is a journalist, diversity campaigner and entrepreneur. She is the Founder and Editor in Chief of noon.org.uk a new platform for women in midlife - she calls them Queenagers. Eleanor was Chair of Women in Journalism UK from 2014-2021 and worked as a senior executive for 23 years at The Sunday Times, as its Editorial Director, award-winning Editor of The Sunday Times Magazine, the paper's main interviewer, a columnist and a prize-winning Feature Writer. She appears regularly on  TV and radio, writes broadly across UK newspaper titles and magazines and advises global corporations and gives keynotes on diversity, particularly on retaining senior women. Her publications include Cupcakes and Kalashnikovs: 100 Years of the Best Journalism by women and a book about Queenagers which will be published in 2024. In this episode we discuss: - Eleanor's personal journey through a life in media and how she started "Noon" - the media's distorted lens of middle age women and the untapped spending power of midlife women. - magic mushrooms, psilocybin, trauma and breakthroughs - the second brain drain - recommendations for retaining and hiring queenagers in the workplace. - and Eleanor answers some questions submitted by the Menopause Collective New Zealand. Noon Website For Sexy Ageing Resources   Sexy Ageing Fitness and Lifestyle APP: ⁠FREE One week Trial⁠ ⁠Menopause Management Online Course⁠: Just $27!!!! Book: ⁠My Menopause Memoir⁠ Download your FREE Menopause Symptom Tracker ⁠HERE ⁠ BENABLE ONLINE SHOPPING: Use this invite code to set up your own account for free "SA7YX" CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIALS ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠The Sexy Ageing Facebook Community --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tracy-minnoch/message

Internationally published brand blogger, and your neighborhood ag journalist, Candace Dantes talks us through the agriculture world from her perspective. Candace promotes her involvement with the national not-for-profit organization, Outdoor Afro, where she serves as the Director of Communications. Candace mentions working with celebrities like Oprah, Venus Williams, and more. For a full episode transcript, visit our website at www.justinboots.com/kick-your-boots-up.

The Pink Floyd concert that was held here in Hamilton is held in infamy with crazy stories from all around the stadium. It would appear that inside the stadium, things were super packed but not as crazy. What's the actual story here? Guest: Jon Wells, Reporter & Feature Writer, The Hamilton Spectator - A quick way to make a stir here in Canada is to talk about hockey, more specifically youth hockey. Some proposed changes to house league hockey here in Hamilton have certainly done just that. Guest: Peter Martin, Acting Chair, Hamilton Minor Hockey Council - With Easter Sunday approaching, do people celebrate this holiday for its religious significance? Why or why not? And how is religion being seen nowadays? Are people favouring organized religion over individual practice? How does that, if at all, impact our relationships? Guests: Jamie Strickland, Pastor of Discipleship Ministries, West Highland Baptist Church Gord Heath, Professor of Christian History, Centenary Chair in World Christianity, Director of Canadian Baptist Archives

This week, Caroline is joined by Kim Pilling from the Press Association. He's been at Manchester Crown Court every day covering the trail and is standing in for Liz while she's away.The court has heard from an expert pathologist who told the jury that six of the babies in the case did not die from natural causes. He told the court one of the babies had “huge” bruising to his liver, the like of which he might expect to see in children involved in road traffic accidents, accidents with bicycles and non-accidental assaults. We also hear from Ex Daily Mirror Journalist, Feature Writer and Media Law Lecturer Carole Watson on how to cover important stories while working within the law.Follow The Trial of Lucy Letby on Twitter @LucyLetbyTrial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Caroline is joined by Kim Pilling from the Press Association. He's been at Manchester Crown Court every day covering the trail and is standing in for Liz while she's away.The court has heard from an expert pathologist who told the jury that six of the babies in the case did not die from natural causes. He told the court one of the babies had “huge” bruising to his liver, the like of which he might expect to see in children involved in road traffic accidents, accidents with bicycles and non-accidental assaults. We also hear from Ex Daily Mirror Journalist, Feature Writer and Media Law Lecturer Carole Watson on how to cover important stories while working within the law.Follow The Trial of Lucy Letby on Twitter @LucyLetbyTrial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today is International Women's Day, with events taking place in Ireland and around the world. But are these events just tokenism and do they mask a level of inequality that still exists? Kitty Holland, Social Affairs Correspondent at The Irish Times and Tanya Sweeney, Feature Writer and Columnist with the Independent joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

— Meshell believes sales is a noble and worthy profession. It is the lifeblood of every business. She encourages sales to be less transactional and more experiential, Meshell specializes in training non-traditional conscious business owners to boldly and confidently inspire emotional connections to the solutions you offer. People first and profits follow. Her approach aligns you with your clear vision of financial success directly connected to your why. Meshell is committed to authenticity, excellence, and valuable win-win collaborations. Her passion is helping people grow their habits of believing they are infinitely capable to deliver the extra-ordinary that creates superfan client relationships. Valeria interviews Meshell Baker — She is the Chief Confidence Igniter, Exhilarating Keynote Speaker, and Confident Living Catalyst who offers a unique ability to guide and encourage her audiences and clients to be their best and most authentic selves.  She is also the Owner of Meshell Baker Enterprises, founded to help female founders, women business owners, and sales leaders empower their salespeople to develop high-performance resilience and unstoppable confidence. Her passionate storytelling and enthusiasm are a wonderful blend of theory and practical application inspiring you to calm the voice in your head and tap into your unlimited awesome. Meshell understands that many founders, business owners, sales leaders, and sellers struggle with doubt, stifling their inner critics, and sustaining consistent revenues. She is on a mission to ignite unstoppable confidence in as many people as possible. Meshell masterfully guides her clients and audiences to capitalize on their current conditions and leverage obstacles as opportunities and reenvision their problems as possibilities. She is renowned for her authentic value-based and no-nonsense approach to selling that inspires more conversations that confidently convert into raving fan clients. Meshell has phenomenal results, accolades, and awards and has compiled an incredible track record of raving recommendations with clients over the past 25+ years. Meshell has been recognized for winning many awards, Success Women's Conference Top Influencer Finalist 2022, Feature Writer for Success Women's Magazine, Feature as a Top 50 Sales & Marketing Blogs 2021, 56 Inspirational Women's Leaders in Business by Nimble among others. To learn more about Meshell Baker and her work, please visit: meshellrbaker.com                 — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.

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Walter Mitchell, Feature Writer of Revenge of the Birds joins John Stolnis to preview Week 5's Eagles-Cardinals game. The two discussed the struggles of Kyler Murray and the offense, how the Cardinals plan to stop the Birds' O, and share their predictions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you had needed any reminder, the last couple of months have shown just how passionate we are about rugby in this country.  New Zealand Herald Feature Writer Greg Bruce has written a rugby memoir of sorts, looking at life growing up in a country obsessed by rugby.  Rugby Head is the name of the book, and Greg Bruce uses this book to share his favourite memories associated with rugby, as well as highlight how the sport impacted his coming-of age process. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Slager in for Pete Kaliner: The Media is always pushing an anti-GOP narrative. Turns out, media "fact checkers" aren't very good at their jobs. Plus, Stacey Matthews, Feature Writer for Redstate.com, joins the broadcast.Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 227 of the Sports Media Podcast features three guests. First up is Ian Darke, a football commentator for ESPN in America and for BT Sport in UK. Last week Fox Sports announced that Darke will be part of the network's coverage of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar later this year. He is followed by Roberto Andrade Franco, a feature writer for ESPN and the author of one of the best pieces of sports writing in 2022. Franco recently wrote “The All-Star dreams of Uvalde's biggest José Altuve fan,” a piece for ESPN on the life of Tess Marie Mata, one of the 19 students killed in the May 24 massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Franco is followed by Julie Kliegman, a writer and copy chief for Sports Illustrated. She recently wrote a piece on Sarah Fuller's journey from kicker for Vanderbilt to mental health advocate and is working on a book about how athletes navigate mental health.  In this podcast, Darke discusses how Fox was able to use him for this year's World Cup; when he anticipates learning what games he will call; calling the women's European Championship tournament; the growth of women's soccer in England; the potential of the 2026 World Cup as a game-changer in the United States, and more.  Franco discusses why he was compelled to write about Mata for ESPN; traveling to Uvalde three times to report the story and how he approached his reporting; how the Mata family treated his queries; the inevitable tension of prying into people's lives about the worst moment of their life while knowing the importance of such stories to the public; why he opted to make his story about Texas, guns, the U.S., segregation, and the violence that surrounds us; how his background shaped the story, and more.  Kliegman discusses why the  intersection of mental health and athletics is of interest to her; what happened to Sarah Fuller since she made history at Vanderbilt;  the challenge of navigating sudden fame for a college student; the climate of athletes discussing mental health; how this generation of athletes is more willing to be open about mental health and more.  You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and more.     ReplyForward To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heather Greenwood Davis is a Contributing Writer and on-air storyteller for National Geographic, as well as a freelance Feature Writer with The Globe and Mail. Heather has been reporting and writing stories professionally for more than 20 years. A recognized expert in the industry, her work appears regularly in print and digital publications. Heather regularly appears as a trusted expert on television and radio, and has shared insights from the stages of conferences and trade gatherings hosted by TravMedia, US Travel Association, Destination Canada, SATW and others. Her travels and experiences have also been featured in O Magazine and on NPR. Heather was named a National Geographic Traveler of the Year in 2012 after her family of four spent a year traveling around the world, sharing their insights through articles and social media. Though her work encompasses far more than traditional family travel stories, she is also the voice behind GlobetrottingMama.com – an international, family travel blog that features the adventures she takes with (and without) her husband Ish and their two sons, Ethan and Cameron. Read the show notes here: https://bwmissions.com/one-away-podcast/

It's been six weeks since the British government opened a new immigration route to help Ukrainian refugees come to the UK - 'Homes for Ukraine'. Amongst the reports of bureaucratic delays and safety issues, we hear about the scheme from the two sides at the heart of it: Ukrainian refugees and their host family.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guests:Matt Dathan, Home Affairs Editor, The TimesJohn and Sue Rutherford, UK host family.Damian Whitworth, Feature Writer, The Times.Nataliia, Paulina and Tisha Shynhyrii, Ukrainian refugees. Host: Manveen Rana.Clips: Parliament TV, EU Commission, Sky News, BBC News, ITV. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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The Unusual Suspect reads like a thriller, with a complex protagonist who just happens to be a real human being. Stephen Jackley was deeply affected by the poverty and inequality he saw in the world. There was only one thing he could think of to do. Rob a bank.To tell us about Stephen Jackley is Ben Machell. Ben is a feature writer for The Times and The Times Magazine and a contributor to publications including VICE and Esquire. He has been shortlisted for Feature Writer of the Year at the British Press Awards.The transcript can be found hereWe're proud to be supporting Wild Words Festival - a brand new literary festival for the whole family. Find out more at wildwordsfest.com and get 10% off with the code NonFicPod. Wild Words Fest is for everyone who enjoys the written or spoken word with performances, panels, workshops, and author talks. If Hay Festival is the Fortnum and Mason of literary festivals then Wild Words is your local farmers' market. Book now for the best prices! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I sit down with the award-winning travel blogger and the mother of the first family ever to be crowned "Traveler of The Year" by the National Geographic travel magazine - Heather Greenwood Davis. We'll discuss topics like:The importance of Black family travelHow travel expands the world of Black childrenAnd how to start a career as a travel storytellerGuest Bio:Heather Greenwood Davis is a Contributing Writer and on-air storyteller for National Geographic and a  Feature Writer with The Globe and Mail. Her work appears regularly in a host of national and international publications. The popular media personality appears on television stations across North America. She is the resident travel expert on The Social - a national daily lifestyle show -  and co-host of Get, Set, Go!  on CHCH. Heather believes in travel as a change agent, and has shared insights as a speaker in university classrooms, at conferences and at trade gatherings hosted by TravMedia, US Travel Association, Destination Canada, SATW and others. Her words and opinions have been featured in spaces ranging from O Magazine to NPR. Heather is also the voice behind GlobetrottingMama.com – an international, family travel blog that features the adventures she takes with (and without) her husband Ish and their two sons, Ethan and Cameron.Relevant links:https://globetrottingmama.com/family%20travel/https://heathergreenwooddavis.com/portfolio

Heather Greenwood Davis is a truly fascinating person. Heather's parents immigrated from Jamaica to Canada, where she currently still resides. She is a mother, a lawyer turned writer, storyteller, world traveler, on-air personality, and a keynote speaker. In 2011, her family of four went on a round the world trip through 29 countries on 6 continents and she wrote about it on her website GlobetrottingMama.com. In 2012, her family was recognized as National Geographic Traveler's Travelers of the Year. Heather Greenwood Davis is currently a Contributing Writer and on-air storyteller for National Geographic and a Feature Writer with The Globe and Mail. Her work appears regularly in a host of national and international publications. And her words and opinions have been featured in spaces ranging from O Magazine to NPR. In this podcast, we speak with her on a range of topics including her journey to becoming a travel writer and Mom, how to approach life with joy and wonder, and how to own and share your voice. Heather also shares some great stories about her travels with her kids, how she's raised her sons to be empathetic and kind human beings, and what her advice would be to people trying to find their true path in life.

Hello everyone, and welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series on the Success InSight Podcast. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors. Our guest today is Matthew DickersonMatthew began writing about fishing and environmental issues in 1997 with an award-winning newspaper column in Middlebury, VT. He is the author of numerous books on fly fishing and river health throughout the US. He is a professor at Middlebury College in Vermont, a scholar of the writings of J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis, and an environmental journalist and outdoor writer. He is also the author of three novels of historical fiction, three fantasy novels, and several books on the theological and moral aspects of the work of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis.Matthew is also the Manager, Editor, and Feature Writer, for Trout Downstream, an online magazine.His most recent book is, A Fine-Spotted Trout on Corral Creek: On the Cutthroat Competition of Native Trout in the Northern Rockies. (Heartstreams)| Sep 1, 2021Other books by Matthew include:The Voices of Rivers: Reflections on Places Wild and Almost Wild. (2019)A Tale of Three Rivers: of Wooly Buggers, Bowling Balls, Cigarette Butts, and the Future of Appalachian Brook Trout. (2018)Trout in the Desert: on Fly Fishing, Human Habits, and the Cold Waters of the Arid Southwest.  (2015)Downstream: Reflections on Brook Trout, Fly Fishing, and the Waters of Appalachia. (with David O'Hara, 2014)Matthew is a member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA), and a Professor at Middlebury CollegeTo learn more about Matthew and his work, you can visit the Trout Downstream website at troutdownstream.net/You can also find Matthew on the following Social SitesFacebookInstagramJust a reminder that all of the proceeds from Matthew's new book, A Fine-Spotted Trout on Corral Creek: On the Cutthroat Competition of Native Trout in the Northern Rockies, will go to support the Glacier National Park Conservancy.If you're interested in conservation and would like to get involved in local and regional conservancy initiatives, the following organization will be of interest: The Nature ConservancyTrout UnlimitedBackcountry Hunters and AnglersAudubonNational Wildlife FederationTo learn about the mission of the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA), visit their website at https://owaa.org/  #OWAA2021Success InSight is a production of Fox Coaching, Inc.

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On this AToTH bonus episode Andrew learns how to use our new podcasting equipment and Michelle talks with Melissa Turner, Brooke Crouch and Sarah Crow about the Cellerant Best Of Class Hygiene Awards!    Episode Highlights Cellerant Best of Class Hygiene Awards Virtual Award Program  December - We select WINNERS! Debate (To the Death for Michelle)    “We look at the technology and pick out the products that stand out amongst the crowd.”   “We sat down and said he HAVE TO extend this to dental hygiene.”   “Spirit has down grades only.”   “Pandemic man, there isn't even anything left to say about that.”   “Just because there is a category, doesn't mean there is a winner.”   “We all have our individual backgrounds.”   “We all have those couple of things we love.”   “This award is one of the most prestigious awards in dental hygiene.”   “This award is completely unbiased.”   “This award has integrity, it is about doing what is right when no one is watching.”    “The innovation is what dental hygiene has needed for a minute.”   “Are we going to have safe words, are we going to have a time out chair for Michelle?”    “To the DEATH… who said that? Did I miss a memo?”   “We are all talking about having a friendly debate and Michelle is to the death over here.”   The Cellerant Best of Class Hygiene panel members include: Melissa Turner, BASDH, RDHEP, EFDA- Chief Hygiene Officer, Cellerant Consulting; Editorial Advisory Board, RDH Magazine; Co-founder, National Mobile & Teledentistry Conference; Co-Founder, The Denobi Awards; Founder- I Heart Dentistry Network; Co-host, Dentistry Gone Wild; Co-creator, Oral Health United melissa@cellerantconsulting.com   Pamela Maragliano-Munez, RDH, DMD, FACP- Chief Development Officer, Cellerant Consulting; Editor In Chief, Dental Economics; Editorial Director, Dental Academy of Continuing Education; Associate clinical professor, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine senoritadiente100@gmail.com   Andrew Johnston, RDH, BSBM- Director of Hygiene, Coast Dental; Co-host, A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew@ataleoftwohygienists.com   Amanda Hill, RDH, BSDH- Host, Your Dental Top 5; Editorial Advisory Board, RDH Magazine; Industry Educator, Dental Post; Certified Educator, OSAP-DALE Foundation amandahillrdh@gmail.com   Brooke Crouch, RDH- Vice President, American Mobile & Teledentistry Alliance; Clinical Advisory Board Chair, Virginia Health Catalyst; Oral Health Action Team Chair, United Way of Roanoke Valley brookecrouchdentalconsulting@gmail.com   Kristin Goodfellow, RDH, BA- Clinical Director, OraCare Oral Rinse; 2013 Recipient, Proctor & Gamble's Excellence in Patient Communication Award; Featured author, Dental Products Report & RDH Magazine kristin@wilmarmanagement.com   Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH- Co-host, A Tale of Two Hygienists; Client Success Manager, MouthWatch; Co-founder, LevelUp Infection Prevention; Editorial Advisory Board, Dental Economics Michelle@ataleoftwohygienists.com   Nancy Miller, RDH, BA- Founder, UltraConcepts; Clinical Advisor, Jameson Management; Adjunct Faculty & Clinical Instructor, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College; njmillerdh@aol.com   Sarah Crow, RDH- President-elect, ADHA Massachusetts; Co-founder MDHA Mentor Liaison Team; Recipient, Massachusetts Dental Society Hygienist of the Year; Recipient, Middlesex Community College Member of the Year; Feature Writer, ADHA Access Magazine sarahjcrow@gmail.com Links   Press Release: https://www.dentistrytoday.com/news/industrynews/item/8635-cellerant-best-of-class-hygiene-award-program-launches-for-2021  Learn about Cellerant www.cellerantconsulting.com 

This week on The Media Scrum we have a conversation with Becky Cairns, who worked for decades as a reporter, feature writer and editor at the Standard-Examiner. Becky's one of those talented, no-nonsense, no-drama journalists and newsroom colleagues that everyone admires and that readers love. It was fantastic catching up with Becky, and we hope you enjoy our conversation.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themediascrum)

In the 153rd episode, Donna exchanges practical tips for overcoming pandemic fatigue with Feature Writer and Certified Personal Trainer Erin Smith. Learn hacks for hitting your workout goals with the Apple Fitness Plus service for Apple Watch users and creative ideas for staying entertained from the safety of home.

Rachel and Simon speak with feature writer Sirin Kale. After a stint in lobbying, Sirin turned to journalism and worked at Dazed & Confused and Vice UK. Now freelance, she contributes to publications including the Guardian, where she writes the widely read “Lost to the Virus” series, Observer, Vogue, Wired, GQ and 1843 Magazine. We talked to Sirin about her decision to change careers, the importance of time management and reporting sensitive stories. You can find us online at alwaystakenotes.com, on Twitter @takenotesalways, and on Facebook at facebook.com/alwaystakenotes. Our crowdfunding page is patreon.com/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.

This episode serves as the end of our Women TV Writers series and the beginning of our Canadian TV Market series, which will run through the month of March. Today we meet Daegan Fryklind: a well-established Canadian writer who lives in Vancouver, but often comes to Toronto for writing jobs. In addition to working on well-known series Being Erica, The Listener, and Cold Squad, she has won a Leo Award for Best Dramatic Series Screenwriting (JPod), has been nominated for a Canadian Screenwriter Award (Robson Arms), and co-wrote the animated feature Edison & Leo, which won “Best Animated Feature” at the Bangkok International Animation Film Festival. In our longest interview yet, she touches on many aspects of the Canadian writing market, from why animated shows are an excellent way to develop dialogue writing skills, to how Canadian TV writing fellowships differ from US fellowships, to rewriting scripts to meet Canadian funding guidelines, to the changing landscape for writers in Vancouver vs Toronto. Because the Canadian writing market is in many ways tougher than the US market, writers like Daegan can offer great tips to US writers who are trying to break in… plus, find out what part of the Canadian industry might actually entice US writers to move north! Follow Daegan Fryklind on Twitter: @daeganf Buy Gray's book for only $4.99! Look for it on Amazon – How To Break In To TV Writing: Insider Interviews. Didn't get your questions asked? Make sure you follow Gray on Twitter (@GrayJones) so you can get the scoop on who is being interviewed and how to get your questions in. Also check out our TV Writer Twitter Database to find Twitter addresses for over 1,000 TV writers. Find our previous episodes and other resources at www.tvwriterpodcast.com or on Gray's YouTube channel. First published February 25, 2011.

Best known as the writer of the original cult horror film, Ginger Snaps, award-winning writer-producer Karen Walton has developed original and adapted film projects in almost every genre with top producers in Canada, the UK and the American studio system for almost twenty years. The episode starts with… homework! For the first time, Gray assigns a book to read – The TV Writer's Workbook, by Emmy-nominated writer Ellen Sandler – as he'll be talking to Ellen on April 1st, and wants to solicit informed questions about her book. Then on to the interview with Karen Walton… After graduating from the Canadian Film Centre, Karen wrote a critically acclaimed independent horror film, Ginger Snaps, that has become a cult hit, and is listed by many critics on their all-time top 10 lists of high school horror films. This film led to many years of assignment writing, and Karen shares the differences between writing an independent feature versus feature development in the studio system. Karen has also written critically acclaimed TV movies, including the Gemini-winning The Many Trials of One Jane Doe, and she talks about the challenges of adapting true events, writing socially and morally conscious material, and writing a movie within the confines of the television format. Karen has also been busy in series television, including freelance episodes of CBC's Straight Up and CTV's The Eleventh Hour, being a executive story editor on Showtime's Queer as Folk, and just recently, she has started as a writer-supervising producer on season 4 of CTV's Flashpoint, which airs on CBS in the US. But wait, there's more… Karen is the executive producer of the successful web series for tweens, Ruby Skye P.I.; has an original paranormal series currently optioned; is an active member of the Writer's Guild of America – West, Canada, and Quebec's SARTEC; and if that's not enough… is the founder and current editor of the online writer's community Ink Canada. Follow Karen Walton on Twitter: @inkcanada Buy Gray's book for only $4.99! Look for it on Amazon – How To Break In To TV Writing: Insider Interviews. Didn't get your questions asked? Make sure you follow Gray on Twitter (@GrayJones) so you can get the scoop on who is being interviewed and how to get your questions in. Also check out our TV Writer Twitter Database to find Twitter addresses for over 1,000 TV writers. Find our previous episodes and other resources at www.tvwriterpodcast.com or on Gray's YouTube channel. First published March 4, 2011.

The prevailing wisdom says that “you must move to L.A.” if you want to make it as a TV or feature writer. This week we meet Tim Stubinski, a Canadian writer who has not only had several features optioned, but got an award winning television pilot produced and on the air… all while living in a small town five hours away from Toronto. Are you frustrated, trying to work at a day job, while writing in your spare time? Tim Stubinski continues to work as a salesman in his small town, yet is constantly networking, pitching, and writing. He offers great tips on how to write the best query letters, how to pitch over the phone, and how social media tools like Facebook and Twitter are invaluable to anyone trying to break into writing, but especially the “remote writer.” Hear how he and his writing partner Michael Markus managed to get several feature scripts optioned, and how they made the decision to turn one of their features into a TV pilot, called Wolf Canyon. This pilot got produced by Really Real Films out of Vancouver, starring Kevin Sorbo, Lorne Cardinal and comedienne Nikki Payne… it aired nationwide in Canada, and won five LEO awards! As a salesman and successful writer, Tim offers much encouragement to other remote writers. He shares openly about the statistics he has observed in how many rejections he must get through before he finds someone who will read and respond to his script, and reminds us all that when selling a script, it's the “yes” that matters! Follow Tim on Twitter: @timstubinski Buy Gray's book for only $4.99! Look for it on Amazon – How To Break In To TV Writing: Insider Interviews. Didn't get your questions asked? Make sure you follow Gray on Twitter (@GrayJones) so you can get the scoop on who is being interviewed and how to get your questions in. Also check out our TV Writer Twitter Database to find Twitter addresses for over 1,000 TV writers. Find our previous episodes and other resources at www.tvwriterpodcast.com or on Gray's YouTube channel. First published March 13, 2011.

Whether you live in Los Angeles, Toronto, or anywhere else, you're going to love this interview with Canadian TV & feature writer Matt McLennan. Not only is it full to the brim with tips on breaking in and getting ahead, but you'll be inspired by Matt's tenacious “never give up” attitude, his resourcefulness, and his desire to mentor. Once Matt set his eyes on the goal, nothing would stop him from achieving it. He read books, worked as a script reader, sent out hundreds of unsolicited emails, worked as personal assistant and production assistant, and met with anyone who could give him advice on the industry. When one door would close, Matt would open another. When he did get a job, he would milk it for all it was worth, volunteering his time for duties outside his job description, so he could learn as many aspects as possible of what it takes to put a show together. Learn the amazing story of how he proposed an innovative solution to a modestly budgeted teen show, to use indie local bands for fresh but inexpensive music. Matt ended up helping to promote many bands that would use the TV show to springboard to greater success, and at the same time he was credited not only for his writing, but for his music supervision as well! To top it all off, Matt graciously offers his email address to any writers who would like to seek his advice or help. if you've learned anything from Matt, take him up on the offer! Matt's latest show, HBO's “Call Me Fitz,” starring Jason Priestley, begins airing in April. Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattmaclennan Buy Gray's book for only $4.99! Look for it on Amazon – How To Break In To TV Writing: Insider Interviews. Didn't get your questions asked? Make sure you follow Gray on Twitter (@GrayJones) so you can get the scoop on who is being interviewed and how to get your questions in. Also check out our TV Writer Twitter Database to find Twitter addresses for over 1,000 TV writers. Find our previous episodes and other resources at www.tvwriterpodcast.com or on Gray's YouTube channel. First published March 19, 2011.

He moved permanently to Los Angeles! And then the phone started ringing for Canadian jobs… Award-winning Canadian TV & feature writer-producer Wil Zmak is sure to win records for the longest commute! Wil Zmak grew up in Toronto, and studied film at Toronto's York University (around the same time Gray was there), as well as the Canadian Film Centre. Then, his wife's career demanded a move to the US, and it was off to Los Angeles! Now permanently planted in L.A., Wil was offered the first of many Canadian jobs, that would see him travel to Canada for several months at a time, flying home on weekends to be with his family. Since then, Wil has worked as a writer, producer, and story editor on several Canadian television series, including The Listener (CTV, FOX International), The Aladdin Project (CTV), Stone Undercover (Tom Stone – CBC / US syndication), Jinnah on Crime (CBC), and Being Erica (CBC). Hear the fascinating story of how a conversation with director Paul Fox on the state of film storytelling resulted in Wil writing the script for the 2005 thriller The Dark Hours, which has won fifteen awards at international festivals, including seven for Best Feature. Wil has also worked in development for both TV and features, and offers many helpful tips, including the best way to adapt novels to the screen; what adaptations can teach you about your original material; targeted networking; and why you shouldn't limit yourself to the hero's journey and commonly taught story structures. Follow Wil Zmak on Twitter: @wilzmak Buy Gray's book for only $4.99! Look for it on Amazon – How To Break In To TV Writing: Insider Interviews. Didn't get your questions asked? Make sure you follow Gray on Twitter (@GrayJones) so you can get the scoop on who is being interviewed and how to get your questions in. Also check out our TV Writer Twitter Database to find Twitter addresses for over 1,000 TV writers. Find our previous episodes and other resources at www.tvwriterpodcast.com or on Gray's YouTube channel. First published March 27, 2011.

Are you wondering whether to write features or television? To try to get a pilot produced, or to work on a staff? Or are you concerned you don't have enough time to write because of your busy family life? This week we meet someone who does it all… Dan McDermott, co-executive producer and writer on Fox's Human Target, which began its second season this Wednesday. You'll love hearing how Dan manages to write both features and television at the same time, with great success! While writing the action-packed blockbuster “Eagle Eye,” he also successfully sold the pilot for and executive produced the TV series “Angela's Eyes.” He shares many cool stories, including how he came up with the idea for Eagle Eye, his work on the Romancing the Stone remake, and why the iconic ending of the original Soylent Green is only the midpoint of his adaptation of the story. Oh, yeah… and he does this all with a wife and son! He shares practical advice on how to balance family life, features, and television at the same time. Make sure you watch Dan's work on Human Target, airing on Fox on Wednesdays at 8/7c. Also, check out our interview with Human Targetshowrunner Matt Miller if you haven't already! Buy Gray's book for only $4.99! Look for it on Amazon – How To Break In To TV Writing: Insider Interviews. Didn't get your questions asked? Make sure you follow Gray on Twitter (@GrayJones) so you can get the scoop on who is being interviewed and how to get your questions in. Also check out our TV Writer Twitter Database to find Twitter addresses for over 1,000 TV writers. Find our previous episodes and other resources at www.tvwriterpodcast.com or on Gray's YouTube channel. First published November 16, 2010.