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Scariff Bay Radio Podcasts
From Fever Pitch to Hurler on the Ditch - Ep 27 - World Cup Special -

Scariff Bay Radio Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 54:56


9just don't mention the Champions league Final too much! ) With the club season completed we discuss the Champions League final. We also begin our World Cup coverage discussing iconic moments, great teams and players, contenders and pick our all time World Cup 11. All this in the company of Ross Martin, Glenwin April, Terry Hogan and Tim Hogan. Anyone wanting to contact the show can email us at fromfeverpitch@gmail.com . #FFPtHotD

The Naked Scientists Podcast
Fever pitch: the science of the Football World Cup

The Naked Scientists Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 32:22


The FIFA World Cup is taking place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It's often called the beautiful game, but is it really more science than art? This episode features Rachael Ralph, Hugh Hunt, and Alex Grantham on the physics of football; Tom Brownlee on elite player performance; Gill Cook on the psychology of fans; and Jan Wendt on whether AI can assemble a top squad. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

The Art of Value
SpaceX is About to Unleash Wave of Fever Pitch IPOs

The Art of Value

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 19:57


John Johnston (JJ) breaks down some of the popular finance media and fund manager perspectives on the SpaceX IPO, and the wave of historic IPOs that are poised to follow, including Anthropic and OpenAI. Does this mark the AI boom getting to “fever pitch” stage?Related episodes:Elon's SpaceX HAS TO Grow Like No Company Ever Has https://open.spotify.com/episode/0utF3Iw7k1Tmz5PDf02FfXIs SpaceX Overvalued by ~$1 Trillion? (Morningstar Says So) https://open.spotify.com/episode/6luNeIb6Er8hkgOV9ySsw0Is Elon's SpaceX ‘Coup' About to Rob Your 401K? https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Cz8MYXopM3MAeLsAiy8EQReferenced videos:AI's $400 Billion Test Is About To Begin | Prof G Markets https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FuGGfeFaNdGtGTS7nVPok‘Big Short' investor Steve Eisman: I'm 'not a fan' of the upcoming SpaceX IPO | CNBC Television https://youtu.be/sL9hq7Qj1qcTom Lee: False narrative to think bull market is in trouble | CNBC Television  https://youtu.be/MJ56NoxTaYISpaceX's gravitational market pull CNBC Television https://youtu.be/PyOsEp36AOQDisclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

The Art of Value
SpaceX is About to Unleash Wave of Fever Pitch IPOs

The Art of Value

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 19:57


John Johnston (JJ) breaks down some of the popular finance media and fund manager perspectives on the SpaceX IPO, and the wave of historic IPOs that are poised to follow, including Anthropic and OpenAI. Does this mark the AI boom getting to “fever pitch” stage?Related episodes:Elon's SpaceX HAS TO Grow Like No Company Ever Has https://open.spotify.com/episode/0utF3Iw7k1Tmz5PDf02FfXIs SpaceX Overvalued by ~$1 Trillion? (Morningstar Says So) https://open.spotify.com/episode/6luNeIb6Er8hkgOV9ySsw0Is Elon's SpaceX ‘Coup' About to Rob Your 401K? https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Cz8MYXopM3MAeLsAiy8EQReferenced videos:AI's $400 Billion Test Is About To Begin | Prof G Markets https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FuGGfeFaNdGtGTS7nVPok‘Big Short' investor Steve Eisman: I'm 'not a fan' of the upcoming SpaceX IPO | CNBC Television https://youtu.be/sL9hq7Qj1qcTom Lee: False narrative to think bull market is in trouble | CNBC Television  https://youtu.be/MJ56NoxTaYISpaceX's gravitational market pull CNBC Television https://youtu.be/PyOsEp36AOQDisclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

KidNuz: News for Kids

Fever Pitch, Famous-for-not-being-Famous, Air Scare, Taylor's Single Shatters Records, Midnight Sun Treasure Hunt, Yearbook Premonition & Sock-er Story! Sponsored today by ixl.com/kidnuz

The Seal Podcast
Episode 324 - Fever Pitch

The Seal Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2026 130:27


Saving the planet by running at 50% load. Games discussed include Forza Horizon 6, Demon's Souls (PS5), Vampire Crawlers, Marathon, Echo Generation 2, Starminer and Big Ambitions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Her Hoop Stats Podcast: WNBA & Women’s College Basketball
Calendar Flipping and Fever Pitch | The Her Hoop Stats Podcast

The Her Hoop Stats Podcast: WNBA & Women’s College Basketball

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 28:54


As the 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup games are set to tip off, last year's champion Indiana Fever has a ton of discourse surrounding it, and more with Jamie Steyer Johnson and Marisa Ingemi. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Evil Thoughts
FEVER PITCH

Evil Thoughts

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 18:20


Nithya Raman, candidate for L.A. Mayor gets a front row seat to her own policy masterpiece over the weekend as she woke up to a perfectly staged "homeless encampment" on her Silver Lake lawn – complete w/ tents, trash, old tires, and a BBQ setup. Final shots also being fired in the race for CA gov as Tom Steyer is lighting money on fire like it's 2020. Elsewhere the war's just getting started over A.I. Data Centers, but the real danger is the politicians who want to step in and "help."

The Haute Garbage Podcast
Violent Boopability with COMPLIMENTARY COLORS

The Haute Garbage Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 109:00 Transcription Available


This is an all-timer, my friends. Portland queer folk collective Complimentary Colors joined us this week, and Ash, Camille, and Hannah instantly made us hope we could be friends IRL…as I'm sure most people hope for in their company. They make beautiful, emotional, honest music and they played three such tunes LIVE in studio. Plus, movie ettiquette, an organic conversation about Taco Bell, and Big Papa Drew. Just enjoy, y'all! Music this week:"Not Coping Well" by Complimentary Colors (25:48)"Moonbeam Girl" by Complimentary Colors (48:37)"Fever Pitch" by Complimentary Colors (86:09)"Fly Fly" by Zookraught (105:29)

Scariff Bay Radio Podcasts
From Fever pitch to Hurler on the Ditch - Ep 26  PODCAST EARLY Gooners celebratory EDITION

Scariff Bay Radio Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 58:10


With Arsenal showing the strength and determination to win in the Premier league, we discuss the seasons big events and the Champions League final still to come. We also get the feedback from the festivities in North London and pick our Premier League team of the season. All this in the company of Ross Martin, Glenwin April, Terry Hogan and Tim Hogan. Anyone wanting to contact the show can email us at   fromfeverpitch@gmail.com #FFPtHotD  

Canzano and Wilner
188. Fever Pitch: Pac-12, Private Equity, Oregon's secret sauce, and 24-team CFP standoff

Canzano and Wilner

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 33:11


John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk about the Pac-12's biggest issue... Oregon's secret sauce... private equity and a 24-team CFP tug-of-war. Subscribe to this podcast. Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com. Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group. Follow on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFT www.Twitter.com/WilnerHotline

BBS Radio Station Streams
Hollywood and Horsepower Show, May 14, 2026

BBS Radio Station Streams

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 52:41 Transcription Available


Hollywood And Horsepower Show with Mark Otto Guest, Michael Blowen From the Silver Screen to the Stables: Michael Blowen on Hollywood's Golden Secrets Hollywood & Horsepower The Story Behind the Story: From Cinema Legends to Thoroughbred Stables Mode B: Editorial Abstract Guest Spotlight: Michael Blowen Former Boston Globe entertainment writer who transitioned from interviewing A-list stars to founding Old Friends Farm, the world's largest thoroughbred retirement sanctuary. Golden Era Chronicles ✦The Stewart Lesson: Jimmy Stewart sent handwritten "Red Envelope" thank-you notes to fans, treating them as friends, not customers. ✦Nicholson's Code: Jack Nicholson valued Blowen because he never acted as a "go-between" in a town built on transactions. ✦The Casablanca Legacy: Insights from writer Julius Epstein on the organic creation of iconic lines like "Round up the usual suspects." #OldHollywood #ThoroughbredRetirement #Journalism #Casablanca Key Quote "The horses are like my movie stars now... we make sure they have a gentle landing and the respect they've earned." Old Friends Farm Location: Georgetown, KY Mission: Dignified retirement for racing legends. Star Resident: "Academy Award" (Donated by Angie Dickinson). Featured Legends • Frank Sinatra • Lucille Ball • Bette Davis • Walter Matthau • Jimmy Stewart • Jack Nicholson Source: Hollywood and Horsepower Podcast • May 14, 2026 Read Time: 52 min audio Introduction In this episode of Hollywood and Horsepower, host Mark interviews Michael Blowen, the legendary Boston Globe critic who transitioned from interviewing movie stars to founding the world's largest thoroughbred retirement farm. The conversation explores the "human" side of Hollywood icons and the shared DNA between the film industry and horse racing. Detailed Summary The Evolution of Hollywood Access and Journalism Michael Blowen reflects on his tenure as an entertainment writer for the Boston Globe during a period he describes as the transition from "old Hollywood" to the new. Unlike the modern era of publicist-controlled phone interviews, Blowen was often sent on-location to observe movie sets firsthand. He notes that being physically present allowed him to witness the authentic friction and "fights" that occur during production, providing a level of reporting that is impossible in today's highly managed media environment. He views his current work with horses as a natural extension of his career, remarking that his retired thoroughbreds are his current "movie stars". The Jimmy Stewart Protocol During an interview, Jimmy Stewart revealed a stack of red envelopes on his desk—handwritten thank-you notes for fans who sent him birthday cards. "These people are not customers... they are your friends, and you should treat them that way." Iconic Friendships and Behind-the-Scenes Lore The discussion highlights several intimate anecdotes involving Hollywood royalty. Blowen shares a transformative lesson in humility from Jimmy Stewart regarding the importance of treating fans as "friends," a philosophy Blowen later adopted at his farm. He also recounts humorous and poignant moments with Jack Nicholson, who valued Blowen's friendship because he never acted as a "go-between" in a town built on transactional relationships. Other stories include the brilliance of the Epstein brothers—the writers of Casablanca—and the business foresight of Lucille Ball, who greenlit Star Trek and Mission Impossible against her board's wishes. The "Fever Pitch" Incident and Forging Bonds Blowen details a unique encounter with director Richard Brooks following a scathing review Blowen wrote for the film Fever Pitch. After a heated phone call filled with "every curse word in the world," Blowen challenged Brooks to a face-to-face interview. This confrontation led to a deep, lasting friendship, illustrating Blowen's belief that the "curtain dropping" allows one to truly know the people behind the fame. He notes that both the movie and horse businesses are remarkably small, interconnected worlds where reputation is everything. Old Friends Farm: A Gentle Landing Champion CareRetirement for Derby Winners Public AccessFace-to-face with Legends Founded by Michael Blowen in Georgetown, KY, to ensure thoroughbreds receive the respect they've earned after their racing careers end. Old Friends Farm and the Legacy of Thoroughbreds The final segment focuses on Blowen's current mission: Old Friends Farm. He describes the farm as a place for horses to have a "gentle landing" after their careers. He shares how actress Angie Dickinson helped fund the retirement of a horse appropriately named "Academy Award." The farm has become a major Kentucky tourist destination where fans can meet legends like Kentucky Derby and Breeders' Cup winners, treating them with the same reverence once reserved for the stars of the silver screen. Key Data Old Friends Farm: Recognized as the largest thoroughbred retirement farm in the world. Rescue Funding: Angie Dickinson donated $5,000 to secure the retirement of the stallion "Academy Award". Location: The farm is located in Georgetown, Kentucky, approximately 14 minutes from Tony's Steak & Seafood. To-Do / Next Steps Visit oldfriendsequine.org to learn more about thoroughbred retirement or to schedule a tour. Look up the archived Boston Globe columns of Diane White for examples of acclaimed, timeless writing. Dine at Tony's Steak & Seafood in Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Lexington, or Bowling Green to support the show's sponsor. Check the Old Friends website for information on meeting Little Brown, the farm's resident miniature horse. Conclusion Michael Blowen's life story serves as a bridge between the high-stakes world of Hollywood glamour and the quiet dignity of a Kentucky horse farm. By applying the lessons of character and humility learned from cinema legends to the care of equine athletes, he has created a unique legacy that honors the "stars" of both industries.

Hans & Scotty G.
HOUR 2 | Utah sports market about to hit a fever pitch with Jazz & Mammoth | Pacers president Kevin Pritchard takes blame for losing pick

Hans & Scotty G.

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 36:41


Jazz will add more excitement to the Utah sports market Good, Bad & Ugly misc

The Ryan Kelley Morning After
From 63109 to Oxford (Hour 3)

The Ryan Kelley Morning After

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 32:10


(00:00-22:02) Is this on your Mt. Rushmore of Madonna? Hosts texting other hosts about other hosts. Fever Pitch. Don't tell us what to do. Greg Sankey talking about the future of the SEC Championship game and its importance. Kirby Smart talking about roster depth now compared to years ago. Is Tim in discussion to coach college football? Ted Lasso coming back.(22:10-30:35) What just happened? They're not happy there's no After The Morning After today. Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD(30:45-32:02) We gotta catch up.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Ryan Kelley Morning After
Material Boys (Full Show)

The Ryan Kelley Morning After

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 187:50


Papers drop game was on fire yesterday. Chaos abounds as people are saying there's an app issue. Did Jackson quit the show? Nope, he's back and the app is working. Where you going to watch the Maypole? Do we have more female listeners than Delilah? Jackson's Wetherholt bet cashed early yesterday. There's still a Ponderosa in Arnold. Still waiting on Lix's statement. Oil Marmol talking about sweeping the Pirates. NLCS preview this weekend? The mean streets of Glendale. Polos and dixie cups. Sopapilla.The buzzsaw that is the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals. Cards 19.8% chance to make the playoffs according to Fangraphs. Marmol talking about Hunter Dobbins start. Jackson's wearing a Hamptons hat. Big performance on the softball field last night.Summer '98 curse broken yesterday. Mike Trout having a good start to the season. A vortex of ADD. Oilers and Stars vanquished last night. Big elimination night in the NHL. Doug's pulling for Buffalo. Knicks put one on the Hawks last night. You can't put journalism on hold. It's all about The Puma. Pizza in the territories. Colorado style.Good Friday vibes. Would they like toasted ravioli in Italy? Why does Jackson hate St. Louis so much? Cuck style pizza. Paul Skenes talking about growing up playing with Nathan Church. Time to put domes over all the Little League fields. Ball Coach Steve is on the phone lines. BCS is ruffling feathers on TikTok. Tournaments in Cooperstown. Bat flips. Interning with Zip Rzeppa. If you have to make payments on clothing, it's probably not for you.Coach Vaughn never had any kids hot dogging. What makes Ball Coach Steve so special? Drops of the Week. Martin getting held accountable in his work e-mail.Audio of former Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy giving Yadier Molina some high praise. Is Jackson gonna pass out? Gettin' warmer. Time for a text audit. Sit in a dark room and watch Pearl Harbor. Solar red. Cards Cubs night game at Wrigley on 4th of July. Majoring in Twitter replies.Is this on your Mt. Rushmore of Madonna? Hosts texting other hosts about other hosts. Fever Pitch. Don't tell us what to do. Greg Sankey talking about the future of the SEC Championship game and its importance. Kirby Smart talking about roster depth now compared to years ago. Is Tim in discussion to coach college football? Ted Lasso coming back.What just happened? They're not happy there's no After The Morning After today. Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDWe gotta catch up.Make it 13 for Soup. Soup's choke and poke advice paid dividends. Where are you getting your box scores? How real is momentum in baseball? Doug's peppering Soup with the tough questions. Throwing scuffed balls. How long did it take to move on from a bad outing? Working with a sports psychologist. Bill Buckner. Cards with 5 and 4 game winning streaks during Soup's call-in streak.Mad Dog just absolutely lets Sunday Night Football have it. Claire Underwood.And the winner of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WEXT Podcast
Taina Asili's Fever Pitch Shines at Mohawk Hudson Earth Fest

WEXT Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 7:11


Taina Asili's Fever Pitch is to be part of the inaugural Mohawk Hudson Earth Fest, April 25 at Music Haven in Schenectady's Central Park.

Scariff Bay Radio Podcasts
From Fever pitch to Hurler on the Ditch - Ep 25 PODCAST EARLY EDITION

Scariff Bay Radio Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 55:39


A Saint & Greavsie style look at the Premier League, where the top two clubs realise any slip up could cost you the title. We discuss the prospects of both Man City and Arsenal in the Premier league, the Champions League prospects of the EPL teams, as well as looking at those trying to avoid relegation. All this in the company of Glenwin April, Terry Hogan, Festo Kitta, Paul Marinello and Tim Hogan. Anyone wanting to contact the show can email us at   fromfeverpitch@gmail.com. #FFPtHotD” originally to be broadcast Saturday 11th April 2026

The Bill Michaels Show
Hour 3: Giannis drama reaching fever pitch

The Bill Michaels Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 46:11


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Joe Benigno and Evan Roberts
Hour 3: Yankees Gripes, Netflix Fears, and St. John's Fever Pitch

Joe Benigno and Evan Roberts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 46:27


Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dive into a classic New York sports mashup, from the Yankees' strange opening stretch to the growing buzz around St. John's. They debate Cam Littler's pitch count, whether Will Warren starting the home opener is a real problem, and why the Yankees' early off days could leave fans more frustrated than refreshed. The conversation also turns to the team's Netflix opener and the bigger question of how much streaming is changing the way fans follow baseball. The energy only ramps up from there with St. John's optimism hitting another level as the guys revisit the biggest moments of Evan's lifetime as a fan and look ahead to what could be next. They also get into the Knicks' push for playoff positioning, why a win over the Nets mattered more than it looked, and the usual mix of sharp opinions, fan therapy, and New York sports chaos that keeps the conversation moving.

AFL Daily
Round 2 matchups deserving of the blockbuster tag, SA & WA at fever pitch with footy finally on!

AFL Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 19:43


Michael Whiting, Nathan Schmook and Bharat Sundaresan bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Hawthorn v Sydney, Adelaide v Bulldogs - These 2 match ups headline the "blockbusters" on offer in Round 2 of the season. Plus, after a fortnight of games already, it's finally time for fans in South Australia and Western Australia to get their footy fix! Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Macrodosing: Arian Foster and PFT Commenter
The Business of Cartels: Power, Politics, and Profit | Feb 26, 2026

Macrodosing: Arian Foster and PFT Commenter

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 83:45


On today's Macrodosing, Big T is joined by Chief and Jersey Jerry to discuss the Mexican drug cartels. From today's fentanyl epidemic and border debates to the decades-long evolution of Mexico's most powerful criminal organizations. Plus, we get into the State of the Union, a man gaining control of robot vacuums, a new release of CIA files relating to Projecting Artichoke, ‘Fever Pitch' and much more. Enjoy! (00:14:16) State of the Union (00:19:51) Man accidentally gains control of 7,000 robot vacuums (00:25:12) Project Artichoke (00:38:01) Fever Pitch (00:51:01) Mexican Drug CartelsYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/macrodosing

Palace Intrigue: A daily Royal Family podcast
King Charles Books U.S. Trip, As Abdication Chatter Hits Fever Pitch

Palace Intrigue: A daily Royal Family podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 9:37


King Charles the Third will visit the United States on April 28 for a slimmed-down, three-day tour marking America's 250th anniversary — with stops in Washington and New York, but no California visit.Palace aides say the lighter schedule reflects the 77-year-old monarch's ongoing cancer treatment. The decision to skip a West Coast leg will inevitably spark fresh speculation about the family rift.Meanwhile, abdication chatter is growing.On TalkTV, Jeremy Kyle said: “I think it's so bad the King might have to stand aside,” adding, “Maybe, the best thing he can do is fall on his sword to ensure the continuation of the monarchy.”Royal biographer Andrew Lownie agreed: “I think it may be the only way to clean out the stables and start afresh.”Andrew Morton warned of a “slow-motion car crash,” adding: “You can't be magical and under investigation at the same time." Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts. Click the button that says uninterrupted listening.  Just $5 a month, and that includes many ofther shows on the Caloroga Shark network.Royal Books:William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside StoryThe Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

The abc’s of Greek: A Greek Recap Podcast
Younger S4E7: Burning the Midnight Oil at Both Ends

The abc’s of Greek: A Greek Recap Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 58:58


Today we are rehashing Younger Season 4, Episode 7: "Fever Pitch." Join us as we discuss pitch fest, an upstate (romantic?) getaway, Liza's hyperrealistic dream and so much more!

My Time Capsule
Ep. 564 - Neil Pearson - From Drop the Dead Donkey and all four Bridget Jones films

My Time Capsule

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 71:04


Neil Pearson is probably best known for his role as Dave Charnley in Drop the Dead Donkey and as Richard Fink in all four Bridget Jones films. He was nominated for the 1994 BAFTA for Best Actor for Between the Lines and some of his other television and film roles include All the Small Things, Waterloo Road, In the Club ad Fever Pitch with Colin Firth .Neil Pearson is our guest in episode 564 of My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he'd like to preserve and one he'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Neil Person's rare books website - https://www.neilpearsonrarebooks.com .Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter/X & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter/X: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people .To support this podcast, get all episodes ad-free and a bonus episode every Wednesday of "My Time Capsule The Debrief', please sign up here - https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com. All money goes straight into the making of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Insight Myanmar
Fever Pitch

Insight Myanmar

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 132:22


Episode #452: “We still had a lot of ideals… but we had some illusions, so to speak.” François Nosten has spent decades on the Thai-Myanmar border, where war, disease, and displacement overlap endlessly. He arrived in the 1980s, a young doctor from Toulouse with Médecins Sans Frontières, drawn by a sense of purpose. What he found was devastation: malaria sweeping through camps, killing faster than bullets. “There were more of the student dying of malaria than from the fighting,” he recalls of the post 1988 movement. Nosten met British scientist Nicholas White, and their work helped pioneer artemisinin-based treatments, which transformed malaria care worldwide. “If you test and treat systematically, early, quickly, then the people don't die anymore,” he explains. For a moment, it seemed victory was possible: “One year later, malaria was gone from the Thai side.” But the disease returned, mutating and persisting through poverty and conflict. When Myanmar's 2021 coup collapsed its health system, millions were displaced. Aid stopped, clinics closed, and outbreaks flared again. “Tuberculosis is still very serious worldwide… more than HIV,” he warns. “If funding is being cut… I think that tuberculosis will explode again.” Nearby, scam compounds now imprison thousands in unsanitary, lawless towns. “They are like towns,” he says, almost as big as Mae Sot itself.” Nosten still reflects on the conviction and purpose that drove his early ambition as a young doctor. “I did my medical school to be able to travel and to do something that I think was useful,” he says. Now, decades later, he continues that same work, even as the border he serves teeters once again on the edge of collapse. “If you have a stable country… you can control malaria,” Nosten says. “But here, everything conspires against stability.”

Hans & Scotty G.
Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge: BYU athletics hitting a fever pitch | Jazz win over Houston | Young players starting to show some confidence

Hans & Scotty G.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 16:38


Evil Thoughts
FEVER PITCH

Evil Thoughts

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 18:20


Chris Cuomo interviews Jeffrey Epstein's brother, Mark, who admits Jeffrey never told him what he knew other than some vague statement that he had dirt on Trump. Meanwhile, the House votes to release the files today.

Welcome to TheInquisitor Podcast
Ben Wiener: The Brutal Truth About Pitching and Fundraising

Welcome to TheInquisitor Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 55:41


Most founders lie to themselves long before they ever pitch an investor. They convince themselves their story is clear, their deck is solid, and their passion will carry them through. The truth? Investors can smell self-deception a mile away. In this episode of The Inquisitor Podcast, Marcus Cauchi sits down with Ben Wiener, venture capitalist, author of the novel Fever Pitch, and someone who knows what it's like to fail spectacularly before finding the formula for investor resonance. Ben's first fund didn't just flop, it crashed. He pitched over 27 investors, was rejected every single time, and even received a few profane ejections. But instead of walking away, he dissected every misstep and built a structural narrative that now underpins the most persuasive startup pitches. Despite being fiction, Fever Pitch hit #1 in multiple non-fiction categories because it teaches a painful truth: most founders don't lose funding because their idea is bad, but because they fail to tell their story truthfully, empathetically, and structurally. What You'll Learn in This Episode 1. Storytelling Isn't Manipulation. It's Communication Many founders, particularly those with technical or analytical backgrounds, resist storytelling. They see it as emotional fluff or manipulation. Ben argues the opposite: stories are how human brains process truth. He explains how a well-structured narrative, rooted in the hero's journey, helps investors understand what's at stake, where the opportunity lies, and why this team is the one to back. As Ben puts it, the goal isn't to cram everything into your pitch. It's to decide what not to say. Founders who “firehose” investors with data end up obscuring their brilliance. The art lies in compression: crushing a lump of charcoal into a diamond. 2. The H-E-A-R-T Framework: How to Win Investor Attention Ben developed the H-E-A-R-T framework to help founders design pitches that resonate instead of repel. Each letter corresponds to a psychological trigger that maps to how investors make decisions: Element Focus Founder Insight H – Hypothesis Start with why. Throw down a belief statement that calls out something broken in your market. E – Enormous Stakes Make it matter. If the problem isn't big, neither is the opportunity. A – Alternatives Are Grossly Inadequate Build tension. Show that the current state is “totally effed up” so your solution feels inevitable. R – Radically Differentiated Solution Deliver the hero. Your idea must be a leap, not a tweak. Investors crave paradigm shifts, not feature lists. T – Traits and Skills of the Team Prove capability. Investors don't buy ideas—they buy the hacker, the hustler, and the hipster. Prove you're all three or have them in your team. 3. Empathy: The Secret Weapon in Pitching and Sales The best founders sell like the best salespeople: they start where the buyer is, not where they wish they were. Ben and Marcus explore why empathy isn't softness, it's strategic. When you meet the investor where they are mentally, you can anticipate objections before they surface, disable the “red neurons” of doubt, and guide them toward clarity instead of confusion. And remember: being invited to pitch doesn't mean you're trusted. You still need to prove your credibility through behaviour, not biography. 4. Balancing Ambition and Reality Entrepreneurship is lonely, and founders must live between two worlds: belief and reality. You need enough delusion to keep pushing against the odds, but enough realism to recognise when something's broken. Ben and Marcus talk about how to use rejection as a diagnostic tool, not an emotional wound. Sometimes, the strongest negative reactions mean you're onto something non-consensus but right. The trick is to refine your structure, not abandon your conviction. As Marcus says, “Run to the sound of gunfire. Find people who'll prove you wrong, that's where the gold is.” For Female Founders Ben's framework levels the playing field by focusing on traits and roles rather than pedigrees and logos. It values demonstrable ability over image.  The episode also redefines selling and leadership as acts of service: helping others make the best decision for themselves. For founders juggling ambition, life, and sanity, this conversation offers a grounded, practical guide to staying both bold and real. Resources and Next Steps Get the Framework: feverpitchbook.com Free Tools: Access the interactive playbook and the H-E-A-R-T pitch generator. Learn More About Ben's Work: Visit jumpspeed.com, his venture fund investing exclusively in one geographic area. Support a Good Cause: All proceeds from Fever Pitch go to charity. Buy the book:  https://amzn.to/4nxFEMv Why Listen This episode will sting, in a good way. It's not about investor psychology, pitch decks, or persuasion tricks. It's about truth, empathy, and building the credibility to lead others. If you've ever wondered why your story doesn't land, or if you've secretly feared you're the one holding your business back, this conversation will hold up the mirror and show you why. Listen now. Face the ugly mirror. And learn to sell your truth.

Hudson Mohawk Magazine
Fever Pitch Ignites Audiences to Take Climate Justice Action

Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 13:43


Created by Taína Asili, Fever Pitch takes the audience into a multisensory experience where her decades of work collide with multimedia with a message to ignite Climate Justice Action. Her local premier is coming to the Sanctuary this Saturday, October 4 where audiences will not only experience this one-hour spectacle, but in addition will hear about her Fever Pitch pilgrimage for which Taína walked from Albany to NYC. She spoke with Sina Basila Hickey for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. Learn more here https://www.mediasanctuary.org/event/taina-asili-fever-pitch/

Hudson Mohawk Magazine
HMM_10-01-2025

Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 59:14


Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, Mark Dunlea speaks with the Food Pantries for the Capital District about hunger. Then, for the Peace Bucket, Mark gets an update from Deyva Arthur on the Street Peace Project. Later on, Rosemary Armao explores Freedom of Speech in wake of the Charlie Kirk killing. After that, Andrea Cunliffe speaks about Jane Austen ahead of the Oct. 4 celebration of her works at Cafe Lena. Finally, we hear about Taíli Asili's Fever Pitch multimedia event taking place at the Sanctuary this Saturday Oct. 4.

Hudson Mohawk Magazine
WOOC Promo Fever Pitch Taina

Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 0:59


WOOC Promo Fever Pitch Taina by Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Hudson Mohawk Magazine
WOOC Promo Fever Pitch by Taína Asili on October 4

Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 0:57


WOOC Promo Fever Pitch by Taína Asili on October 4 by Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Superhero Ethics
Fever Pitch and the Ethics of Fandom

Superhero Ethics

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 51:53 Transcription Available


Matthew and original co-host Paul Hoppe dive into the psychology and ethics of sports fandom through the lens of the British film Fever Pitch. From childhood Mets devotion to adult poker room baseball discussions, they explore how sports shape our social connections, teach us about loss, and hold the potential to become obsessions.The conversation weaves between personal fandom stories, the communal nature of sports culture, and the complex relationship between hope, disappointment, and identity that defines the fan experience.Key Questions We Explored:Why do sports serve as social lubricant? How knowing "what happened in the game last night" opens doors to conversations with strangers and provides safe topics with difficult relationshipsWhat happens when fandom conflicts with social identity? The tension between sports culture and alternative subcultures like goth/punk communities in the 1990sHow do we balance obsession with healthy relationships? The Fever Pitch protagonist's struggle to integrate his Arsenal devotion with romantic partnershipWhat does losing teach us about life? The variance, randomness, and "never give up" lessons that emerge from following teams through disappointmentWhy is it so hard to switch team loyalties? The deep psychological roots of childhood fandom and failed attempts to adopt new teams as adultsHow has sports economics changed the fan experience? From $8 bleacher seats to luxury boxes and the transformation of sports into premium entertainmentNote: This episode experienced technical difficulties and ended abruptly during the discussion of failure and loss in sports. **************************************************************************This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics, a The Ethical Panda Podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network. Check our our website to find out more about this and our sister podcast Star Wars Generations.We want to hear from you! You can keep up with our latest news, and send us feedback, questions, or comments via social media or email.Email: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.comFacebook: TheEthicalPandaInstagram: TheEthicalPandaPodcastsTwitter: EthicalPanda77Or you can join jump into the Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics channels on the TruStory FM Discord.Want to get access to even more content while supporting the podcast? Become a member! For $5 a month, or $55 a year you get access to bonus episodes and bonus content at the end of most episodes. Sign up on the podcast's main page. You can even give membership as a gift!You can also support our podcasts through our sponsors:Purchase a lightsaber from Level Up Sabers run by friend of the podcast Neighborhood Master AlanUse Audible for audiobooks. Sign up for a one year membership or gift one through this link.Purchase any media discussed this week through our sponsored links.

Explain Boston to Me
Boston Movie Club: Fever Pitch

Explain Boston to Me

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 59:55


Welcome to the latest installment of Boston Movie Club where we're talking about Fever Pitch, the 2005 romcom starring Jimmy Fallon, Drew Barrymore, and the 2004 Red Sox. Joining me to dig into this divisive film is Tyler Rotman, who you might remember from EBtM: The 2004 Red Sox. We talk about Fallon as a leading man, the last-minute script changes, and why some locals loathe this movie. Here's the essay Tyler mentions: "In defense of Fever Pitch, the greatest Red Sox movie of all-time" When your baseball team loses (TikTok) "Here comes the pizza" Have feedback on this episode or ideas for upcoming topics? DM me on Instagram, email me, or send a voice memo. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hans & Scotty G.
FULL SHOW: BYU defense will be tested by ECU offense | Texas Tech sideline reporter has Utah fans on edge | Ute Preview Show: Excitement for Utah Vs Texas Tech hitting a fever pitch | Will Texas Tech defense be able to slow down Utah's offense | Utah&

Hans & Scotty G.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 117:05


Hour 1 ECU has a potent passing attack, can BYU slow it down? Chris Level, Texas Tech Radio Analyst, clarified viral comments he made about Utah & Rice-Eccles Stadium.  Don't mess with Utah fans Ute Preview Show: Hour 1 A lot of excitment heading into Utah's Big Noon Kickoff with Texas Tech Utah is more proven through 3 games than the Red Raiders more Hour 2 Devon Dampier too dyamic to make one dimensional Texas Tech sideline reporter Chris Level replay Final thoughts on Utah Vs Texas Tech

Golf Guide Podcast
Ryder Cup excitement is reaching a fever pitch!!

Golf Guide Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 73:33


Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger dive into the exciting world of golf as they prepare for next week's Ryder Cup. They discuss the overwhelming sports weekend, recap Scottie Scheffler's win at the Procore, Alex Noren emerging victorious at the BMW PGA, and Charley Hull's dubious win in Cincinnati, and analyze the performances of key players. The conversation shifts to the dynamics of the Ryder Cup teams, including vice captains and potential what-if scenarios for player selections. The hosts also take a stock watch of both Team USA and Team Europe, assessing their readiness for the competition. With anticipation building, they conclude with final thoughts on the upcoming event and the excitement it brings to golf fans. Support those who support us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUAVE GOLF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - world-class golf sabbaticals and fine goods ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hot Drops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fermented & flavorful condiments ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Golf Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - purveyors of discounted greens fees across Northern California WATCH - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Like & Subscribe to Nice Grass Nice People⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube Email us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nicegrassnicepeople@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Story Engine Podcast
Storytelling Secrets for Startup Pitches with Ben Wiener

The Story Engine Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 39:35


What if the key to winning over investors wasn't just in your numbers—but in the story you tell? On this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with Ben Wiener, author of Fever Pitch, a fictional story crafted to teach startup founders how to captivate investors. Ben shares why so many pitches fail, how storytelling bridges the gap between vision and funding, and why a well-told narrative often matters as much as your deck or financials. We dive into the storytelling formula behind Fever Pitch, why founders struggle to get their message across, and how investors can use this book to better understand the entrepreneur's journey. Whether you're preparing your first pitch or looking to refine your message, this episode will help you turn your startup story into a funding advantage. ⏱ On This Episode [02:18] – Why most startup founders struggle to get their pitches across effectively [04:46] – How fiction can teach real-world lessons about storytelling and persuasion [07:12] – The unique formula Fever Pitch uses to engage readers while teaching founders [10:05] – Why investors benefit from reading stories like Fever Pitch to understand founder psychology [13:21] – The common mistakes founders make when presenting their ideas to investors [16:08] – How storytelling builds trust and emotional resonance in a pitch [19:33] – Ben's advice for founders preparing to pitch: how to stand out beyond the slide deck [23:10] – Kyle and Ben discuss why blending creativity and business is a founder's superpower [27:41] – Closing thoughts: why every founder needs to see their pitch as a story

i want what SHE has
391 Taína Asili "Fever Pitch Pilgrimage"

i want what SHE has

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 119:54


Taína Asili, a dynamic New York-based Puerto Rican singer, composer, interdisciplinary artist, and educator carrying on the tradition of her ancestors, fusing past and present struggles into one soulful and defiant voice. She is celebrated by NPR, Rolling Stone, and Billboard for her soulful, genre-blending music echoing calls for love and liberation. With powerful vocals and a multi-genre fusion traversing salsa, rock, reggaeton, Afrobeat, and other global sounds, Asili's music is both unique and deeply rooted. Accompanied by her brilliant ensemble, she delivers energetic performances at diverse venues nationwide – from iconic stages such as Carnegie Hall with Toshi Reagon, to renowned festivals like the main stage of San Francisco Pride, to historic events like The Women's March on Washington, to numerous colleges and conferences – inspiring audiences to dance to the heartbeat of social change.She joins us on the show to share about the inspiration and motivation for her upcoming 150 mile walk from Albany to NYC for Climate Justice. She'll be arriving in Kingston on Sept. 16th, walking through the Sojourner Truth State Park, and stopping at the Kingston Point Beach at approximately 3:30 PM for a song offering. She'll likely arrive in the park around 2:30 if you want to join in the walk to the beach. The next day, on Sept. 17th they will perform their new climate justice multimedia show Fever Pitch at Unicorn Bar. Then on the morning of the 18th they'll be at the Red Fox Ravine in Kingston for a song offering and continuing on their walk to New Paltz.Midway through the journey, she will sail from Newburgh to Haverstraw (9/21) aboard the historic Clearwater. The pilgrimage will then continue on foot into New York City, culminating during New York Climate Week with a final performance of the walk at UPROSE in Brooklyn (9/26).The Fever Pitch Pilgrimage is supported by a growing list of sponsors and partners including grassroots organizations, artists, and community leaders. A GoFundMe campaign and sponsorship drive are currently underway to support artist fees, accommodations, and free/sliding scale performances throughout the route.Today's show was engineered by Ian Seda from Radiokingston.org.Our show music is from Shana Falana!Feel free to email me, say hello: she@iwantwhatshehas.org** Please: SUBSCRIBE to the pod and leave a REVIEW wherever you are listening, it helps other users FIND IThttp://iwantwhatshehas.org/podcastITUNES | SPOTIFYITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i-want-what-she-has/id1451648361?mt=2SPOTIFY:https://open.spotify.com/show/77pmJwS2q9vTywz7Uhiyff?si=G2eYCjLjT3KltgdfA6XXCAFollow:INSTAGRAM * https://www.instagram.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcast/FACEBOOK * https://www.facebook.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcast

The Her Hoop Stats Podcast: WNBA & Women’s College Basketball
Fever Pitch | The Her Hoop Stats Podcast

The Her Hoop Stats Podcast: WNBA & Women’s College Basketball

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 36:41


The Indiana Fever will officially be without Caitlin Clark for the remainder of the 2025 WNBA season. The Golden State Valkyries make history. A 3-way tie for second place and a tight race for the final two spots have the playoff race reaching a fever pitch. All of that and more with Chelsea Leite and Jamie Steyer Johnson.HerHoopStats.com: Unlock better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Heywoods Take On Hollywood
Hitch & Fever Pitch

Heywoods Take On Hollywood

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 59:23


Two romcoms that are an absolute home run (featuring Mom)

The Upshot
Worlds Preview, Betting Odds

The Upshot

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 68:27


Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down everything you need to know for the start of the 2025 PDGA Pro World Championships, including the Beast and the Monster and an innovative caddie book. They look at Coolbet's betting odds, who has had the most recent success at Nokia, and the most exciting potential storyline before making their picks!0:00 Worlds Week, Tee Times, Feature Cards9:45 Course Breakdown: Beast & Monster24:20 Fever Pitch of Excitement35:25 MPO Betting Odds & Favorites52:50 FPO Betting Odds & Favorites1:02:00 Most Exciting Potential Storyline & Picks

Evil Thoughts
FEVER PITCH

Evil Thoughts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 18:22


Jeffrey Epstein's as hot as a July sidewalk in Manhattan which is the latest in a ten year span of "walls are closing in" moments that serve as oxygen for Democrats. Meanwhile Ghislane Maxwell meets with the DoJ in Tallahassee.

Bachelor Rush Hour With Dave Neal
7-11-25 Afternoon Rush - Laura Owens Attorney Arrested! & Epstein Coverup Reaches Fever Pitch As Steve Bannon Calls For Independent Investigation

Bachelor Rush Hour With Dave Neal

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 30:25


TODAY
TODAY July 7, 7AM: Death Toll Rises in Historic Texas Flooding | Holiday Travel Chaos Nationwide | Summer Sales Hit Fever Pitch

TODAY

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 34:11


Search efforts are underway in Kerrville, Texas, after historic flooding leaves nearly 100 people dead and others missing, including 10 girls from beloved summer camp, Camp Mystic — Savannah Guthrie is live on the scene with the latest updates. Plus, severe storms slamming the East Coast cause airport chaos as travelers return home from the Fourth of July weekend. Also, trash piles up in Philadelphia amid strikes. And TODAY breaks down the best deals available during this week's Amazon Prime Days and other major summer sales.

Business of Story
#522: The Five Essential Elements (the H.E.A.R.T.) of the Perfect Pitch With Ben Wiener

Business of Story

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 55:16


Ben Wiener, Managing Partner of Jumpspeed Ventures and author of Fever Pitch: shares how to sell your vision, raise venture capital and launch your startup using storytelling. Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course to learn the agile narrative framework that all influential business communication is built on.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.  #StoryOn! ≈Park

Hans & Scotty G.
FULL SHOW: BYU recruiting hits fever pitch with 5-star QB commit Ryder Lyons | NBA insider Tony Jones talks Utah Jazz, NBA draft and Jazz offseason | 60 in 60 Watchlist: Rabbit Evans, Utah Safety | BYU insider Mitch Harper + MORE

Hans & Scotty G.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 116:43


Hour 1 The Athletic NBA writer Tony Jones BYU lands 5-star QB Ryder Lyons What You May Have Missed Hour 2 More on Ryder Lyons commitment to BYU the wave the Cougar are riding in recruting. 60 in 60 Wachlist | Good, Bad & Ugly Whole World News Hour 3 KSL Sports BYU insider Mitch Harper Sports Roulette Final thoughts

Slow Burn
Decoder Ring | The Boston Cinematic Universe

Slow Burn

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 49:37


This episode is a first for Decoder Ring: a live show, recorded at the WBUR Festival in Boston, Massachusetts. Given the setting, we decided to take on a Boston-based cultural mystery: namely, the “Boston movie.” Beginning in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Hollywood has churned out a whole cycle of films drenched in Beantown's particularities, crimes, crops, class conflicts, and accents, from The Departed to The Town. Why does a city smaller than El Paso or Jacksonville loom so large in the cinematic imagination? Why does Boston have a movie subgenre all its own? What makes a Boston movie a Boston movie? With the help of three guests—film critic Ty Burr; Lisa Simmons, founder of the Roxbury International Film Festival; and Boston University linguist Danny Erker—we look closely at the history and heyday of the Boston movie: how The Friends of Eddie Coyle set the template, Good Will Hunting shoved the door wide open, and Mystic River ushered in an imperial phase. We discuss the importance of race and class to the Boston movie and the city itself, the role of homegrown movie stars like Ben Affleck and Mark Wahlberg, and, of course, the best and worst of Boston accents on film. This episode of Decoder Ring was produced by Willa Paskin and Max Freedman. Our team also includes Katie Shepherd and supervising producer Evan Chung. Merritt Jacob is Slate's Technical Director.  If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, please email us at DecoderRing@slate.com, or leave a message on our hotline at 347-460-7281. Films referenced in this episode: The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) Love Story (1970) The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973) The Brink's Job (1978) The Verdict (1982) Quiz Show (1994) Good Will Hunting (1997) Squeeze (1997) Monument Ave. (1998) The Boondock Saints (1999) Southie (1999) Lift (2001) Blue Hill Avenue (2001) Mystic River (2003) Fever Pitch (2005) The Departed (2006) Gone Baby Gone (2007) The Fighter (2010) The Town (2010) Ted (2012) Ted 2 (2015) Black Mass (2015) Spotlight (2015) Want more Decoder Ring? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Decoder Ring show page. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Decoder Ring
The Boston Cinematic Universe

Decoder Ring

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 49:37


This episode is a first for Decoder Ring: a live show, recorded at the WBUR Festival in Boston, Massachusetts. Given the setting, we decided to take on a Boston-based cultural mystery: namely, the “Boston movie.” Beginning in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Hollywood has churned out a whole cycle of films drenched in Beantown's particularities, crimes, crops, class conflicts, and accents, from The Departed to The Town. Why does a city smaller than El Paso or Jacksonville loom so large in the cinematic imagination? Why does Boston have a movie subgenre all its own? What makes a Boston movie a Boston movie? With the help of three guests—film critic Ty Burr; Lisa Simmons, founder of the Roxbury International Film Festival; and Boston University linguist Danny Erker—we look closely at the history and heyday of the Boston movie: how The Friends of Eddie Coyle set the template, Good Will Hunting shoved the door wide open, and Mystic River ushered in an imperial phase. We discuss the importance of race and class to the Boston movie and the city itself, the role of homegrown movie stars like Ben Affleck and Mark Wahlberg, and, of course, the best and worst of Boston accents on film. This episode of Decoder Ring was produced by Willa Paskin and Max Freedman. Our team also includes Katie Shepherd and supervising producer Evan Chung. Merritt Jacob is Slate's Technical Director.  If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, please email us at DecoderRing@slate.com, or leave a message on our hotline at 347-460-7281. Films referenced in this episode: The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) Love Story (1970) The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973) The Brink's Job (1978) The Verdict (1982) Quiz Show (1994) Good Will Hunting (1997) Squeeze (1997) Monument Ave. (1998) The Boondock Saints (1999) Southie (1999) Lift (2001) Blue Hill Avenue (2001) Mystic River (2003) Fever Pitch (2005) The Departed (2006) Gone Baby Gone (2007) The Fighter (2010) The Town (2010) Ted (2012) Ted 2 (2015) Black Mass (2015) Spotlight (2015) Want more Decoder Ring? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Decoder Ring show page. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Slate Culture
Decoder Ring | The Boston Cinematic Universe

Slate Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 49:37


This episode is a first for Decoder Ring: a live show, recorded at the WBUR Festival in Boston, Massachusetts. Given the setting, we decided to take on a Boston-based cultural mystery: namely, the “Boston movie.” Beginning in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Hollywood has churned out a whole cycle of films drenched in Beantown's particularities, crimes, crops, class conflicts, and accents, from The Departed to The Town. Why does a city smaller than El Paso or Jacksonville loom so large in the cinematic imagination? Why does Boston have a movie subgenre all its own? What makes a Boston movie a Boston movie? With the help of three guests—film critic Ty Burr; Lisa Simmons, founder of the Roxbury International Film Festival; and Boston University linguist Danny Erker—we look closely at the history and heyday of the Boston movie: how The Friends of Eddie Coyle set the template, Good Will Hunting shoved the door wide open, and Mystic River ushered in an imperial phase. We discuss the importance of race and class to the Boston movie and the city itself, the role of homegrown movie stars like Ben Affleck and Mark Wahlberg, and, of course, the best and worst of Boston accents on film. This episode of Decoder Ring was produced by Willa Paskin and Max Freedman. Our team also includes Katie Shepherd and supervising producer Evan Chung. Merritt Jacob is Slate's Technical Director.  If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, please email us at DecoderRing@slate.com, or leave a message on our hotline at 347-460-7281. Films referenced in this episode: The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) Love Story (1970) The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973) The Brink's Job (1978) The Verdict (1982) Quiz Show (1994) Good Will Hunting (1997) Squeeze (1997) Monument Ave. (1998) The Boondock Saints (1999) Southie (1999) Lift (2001) Blue Hill Avenue (2001) Mystic River (2003) Fever Pitch (2005) The Departed (2006) Gone Baby Gone (2007) The Fighter (2010) The Town (2010) Ted (2012) Ted 2 (2015) Black Mass (2015) Spotlight (2015) Want more Decoder Ring? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Decoder Ring show page. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Slate Daily Feed
Decoder Ring | The Boston Cinematic Universe

Slate Daily Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 49:37


This episode is a first for Decoder Ring: a live show, recorded at the WBUR Festival in Boston, Massachusetts. Given the setting, we decided to take on a Boston-based cultural mystery: namely, the “Boston movie.” Beginning in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Hollywood has churned out a whole cycle of films drenched in Beantown's particularities, crimes, crops, class conflicts, and accents, from The Departed to The Town. Why does a city smaller than El Paso or Jacksonville loom so large in the cinematic imagination? Why does Boston have a movie subgenre all its own? What makes a Boston movie a Boston movie? With the help of three guests—film critic Ty Burr; Lisa Simmons, founder of the Roxbury International Film Festival; and Boston University linguist Danny Erker—we look closely at the history and heyday of the Boston movie: how The Friends of Eddie Coyle set the template, Good Will Hunting shoved the door wide open, and Mystic River ushered in an imperial phase. We discuss the importance of race and class to the Boston movie and the city itself, the role of homegrown movie stars like Ben Affleck and Mark Wahlberg, and, of course, the best and worst of Boston accents on film. This episode of Decoder Ring was produced by Willa Paskin and Max Freedman. Our team also includes Katie Shepherd and supervising producer Evan Chung. Merritt Jacob is Slate's Technical Director.  If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, please email us at DecoderRing@slate.com, or leave a message on our hotline at 347-460-7281. Films referenced in this episode: The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) Love Story (1970) The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973) The Brink's Job (1978) The Verdict (1982) Quiz Show (1994) Good Will Hunting (1997) Squeeze (1997) Monument Ave. (1998) The Boondock Saints (1999) Southie (1999) Lift (2001) Blue Hill Avenue (2001) Mystic River (2003) Fever Pitch (2005) The Departed (2006) Gone Baby Gone (2007) The Fighter (2010) The Town (2010) Ted (2012) Ted 2 (2015) Black Mass (2015) Spotlight (2015) Want more Decoder Ring? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Decoder Ring show page. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices