Podcasts about First Watch

This episode is heavy on the Starbuck and heavy on the feels you guys! BSG's Act of Contrition starts off with another Bang (FLAT-TOOOPPPPPP!!!) and then twists the knife in even more as we dive deeper into Starbuck and Adama's relationship. One scene in this episode had a huge impact on my career after getting a talking to from Eddie Olmos.I have never watched my performance in Battlestar Galactica...until now. Watch and listen along for my real, unfiltered first reactions. It's like a DVD commentary, remember those? There will definitely be some behind the scenes stories ;) Full UNEDITED WATCH-ALONG available on Patreon with 2% Tier subscription.Send me an email ‣ thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Join us on Patreon! ‣ http://patreon.com/thesackhoffshowShop Merch ‣ https://shopstands.com/collections/the-katee-sackhoff-collection

In this unusual pilot episode, two unlikely hosts are thrust together - Tom Duncan (GMOAT podcast) and Sara Shea (Shea Cinema) - in a journey of self-discovery and to discuss the prestige TV show, The West Wing, and its first season. The episode specifically covers the first three episodes of Season 1 from the fall of 1999.In this episode, they explain the concept of the show, what led them to deciding to make this new show, and what we can look forward to as they continue through Season 1 of The West Wing (1999-00).Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Concept06:05 Curating Recommendations for TV Shows08:58 Exploring Different Formats for Discussion12:04 Choosing Our First Show: The West Wing15:01 Personal Connections to The West Wing17:55 Contextualizing The West Wing in Today's World20:59 Nostalgia and Reflection on 199923:54 Cultural Impact of The West Wing27:02 Closing Thoughts and Future Discussions27:03 Guessing the Top Artists of 199927:59 The Dominance of Santana and Rob Thomas29:44 The Rise of Latin Pop in the Late 90s30:40 The Impact of Pop Icons: Britney and Christina32:17 The Cultural Significance of 'The West Wing' Pilot34:39 Contextualizing the Show's Political Landscape36:31 The Evolution of POTUS in Popular Culture39:00 The Role of Technology in 199941:08 The Significance of Pagers vs. Cell Phones46:44 Immigration Issues Reflected in Media48:55 The Unexpected Cameo of Martin Sheen51:54 Character Dynamics and Development55:00 The Role of Music and Dialogue58:02 Casting and Character Relationships01:00:55 Political Themes and Historical Context01:04:03 Moral Dilemmas and Personal Stakes01:07:03 Emotional Resonance and Character Vulnerability01:10:02 Behind the Scenes of Politics01:12:54 Tribalism in Modern Politics01:16:06 Conclusion and Reflections on Political Discourse01:22:25 The Political Spectrum and Party Dynamics01:23:55 Emotional Resonance in Storytelling01:25:26 Character Development and Narrative Arcs01:26:32 The Impact of Personal Relationships on Leadership01:28:17 The Consequences of Military Decisions01:30:30 The Weight of Presidential Power01:32:22 The Role of Advisors in Governance01:34:57 Emotional Responses and Decision Making01:37:32 Symbolism and Characterization in Leadership01:40:53 Character Introductions and Future Developments01:41:16 Predictions for Future EpisodesKeywords:The West Wing, TV discussion, political drama, season one, character analysis, 90s television 1999, West Wing, politics, music, society, culture, 90s nostalgia, media, history

Tom Duncan and Sara Shea continue their journey through Season 1 of The West Wing, this time turning to episodes 1.4-1.6.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Podcast Naming Challenges00:55 Overview of The West Wing Episode 402:57 Character Dynamics and Personal Struggles05:50 The Role of Chief of Staff08:58 Legislative Process and Humor in Politics12:06 Character Development and Future Plotlines14:59 Introduction of New Characters and Themes18:01 Block of Cheese Day and Its Significance20:59 Humor and Seriousness in Political Contexts23:58 Emotional Depth and Character Arcs28:10 Existential Crisis and Found Family Dynamics29:08 Work-Life Balance in High-Stress Environments32:20 The Pressure of Perfection in Politics34:38 The Grind: Expectations vs. Reality37:20 Humanity in Leadership: The Need for Flaws42:11 Poker Games and Political Strategy43:29 Character Development and Realism in Storytelling49:20 Census and Political Implications51:19 Ranking Episodes: Personal Preferences and InsightsKeywords:The West Wing, political drama, leadership, legislative process, American politics, character analysis, public service

One flew east, one flew west, and Just Play It flew over the Cuckoo's Nest. Just like Michael Keaton said to Jack Nicholson in 1989's batman, "LET'S GET NUTS!" We get a little looney with our Oscar Movie of the Year. The mythical wheel landed on the 48th Academy Awards' Best Picture Winner - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, blessing us with a first watch and review. We also do our annual Blind Oscar Picks for the upcoming 98th Academy Awards this weekend. Tune into our livestream or catch the show afterwards for the results on our YouTube Channel. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

It's a whole new Jurassic World this week! Join us as we decide which one is the best and which one was a shiny new theme park built on the corpse of something we once held sacred. (Sorry about the mic noise in this episode) Donate to the below causes: https://translifeline.org/donate/ https://www.pcrf.net/ https://www.newdisabledsouth.org/donate Timestamps: Intro - 0:00 Audience Review - 1:24 First Watch & The Pratt of It All - 2:00 Film Talk - 10:20 Final Thoughts - 1:10:09 Ranking Time - 1:13:08 Follow or contact us at: the3rdonesucks.bsky.social the3rdonesucks@gmail.com https://letterboxd.com/dellismulligan Hosted by Mark Beall and Dan Ellis. Mixed & Edited by Cory Cox. Intro/Outro Music by Dan Ellis. The 3rd One Sucks is a Retrograde Orbit Radio production. Find more great shows like this at www.retrogradeorbitradio.com

Did you know that this was Michael Mann's theatrical directorial debut? Did you know they had real cops and robbers in this film? Did you even know this film existed? Well neither did we, which is why just played it. This week, Nick & James crack open a film called Thief starring James Caan to see if it can steal our attention and get away clean with our praise. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

In this retail heat map episode, Carol Spieckerman decodes retail's biggest retail stories and reveals the common threads. From Target's new CEO Michael Fiddelke's rapid-fire executive changes to Costco's beautifully boring consistency driving $4.8 billion in membership fees, Carol connects seemingly disparate headlines to show how retail's great sorting process continues. Plus, surprising insights into Gen Z's restaurant preferences (spoiler: bundt cakes beat McDonald's) and why Asian beauty retailer Sukoshi is poised to disrupt Ulta and Sephora's dominance.Key TakeawaysTarget's leadership shake-up reveals strategic priorities – New CEO Fiddelke consolidates merchandising under one leader, expands the board with Nike's John Hoke and ex-Walmart executive Steve Bratspies, and redeploys 500 positions to improve in-store experience. Carol analyzes why Target is doubling down on its traditional strengths (merchandising, design, marketing) while Walmart operates like a space-age technology company.Mall transformation isn't death, it's just different – With 1,200 malls remaining versus 1,500 in 2005, nearly half of redevelopments become mixed-use properties serving housing, healthcare, education, and community needs. Carol explains why prime real estate with existing infrastructure creates golden opportunities for developers.Costco's membership model generates unshakeable loyalty – Membership fees account for 50-65% of Costco's total profit, enabling razor-thin product margins while the iconic $1.50 hot dog combo (unchanged since 1985) drives customer devotion. Carol explains why "the worst Costco is like the worst pizza" and how tribal store loyalty eliminates comparison shopping.Gen Z restaurant preferences signal broader retail shifts – From Nothing Bundt Cakes to 7 Brew's service-focused coffee model beating Starbucks, Generation Z (ages 13-28) gravitates toward authentic, value-driven brands over corporate legacy names. Carol reveals why concepts like First Watch and Longhorn Steakhouse thrive by delivering Instagram-worthy experiences at accessible prices.Regional grocers and beauty disruptors prove specialization wins – H-E-B, Publix, Wegmans, and Hy-Vee succeed by leaning into regional identity rather than chasing national scale, while Canadian beauty retailer Sukoshi's 200+ Asian beauty brands create discovery experiences that big-box retailers can't replicate. Both examples show how focused expertise trumps broad mediocrity.The Retail RealityCarol identifies three crucial success factors for 2026: picking a lane and executing flawlessly (like Costco's pricing consistency), securing operational fundamentals before chasing innovation (Target's store-focused strategy), and tracking generational shifts that reshape entire categories (Gen Z's authentic service expectations, Asian beauty's permanent influence). The episode reveals how December's "flat" retail sales actually demonstrate consumer resilience amid tariff uncertainty and economic headwinds, with higher-income households maintaining confidence as middle and lower-income consumers grow cautious. Companies thriving through retail's ongoing transformation understand that operational consistency beats marketing theatrics, regional authenticity often outperforms national scale, and younger consumers reward genuine value over brand legacy. Want to be a guest on Spieckerman Speaks Retail? Contact team@spieckermanretail.comCheck out more of Carol's retail insights and updates Follow Carol on LinkedInFollow Carol on Twitter

On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including McDonald's Big Arch Burger coming to the U.S., Domino's incredible dominance over its pizza competitors, and Sweetgreen's disastrous fourth quarter. First up is McDonald's, which announced that its Big Arch Burger — which has tested internationally since 2024 — would come to the U.S. starting March 3. Sam and Alicia discuss the premium burger, with Alicia explaining how the new item fulfills a barbell strategy for the brand, and Sam wondering how it differs from past McDonald's failures like the Arch Deluxe and Angus burgers. Next they dive into last week's earnings, starting with the pizza category. Domino's reported another strong quarter, reassuring anyone who thought the pizza category as a whole might be faltering. Sam and Alicia talk about Domino's market share gains in pizza and how it's doing so well while competitors Pizza Hut and Papa Johns are floundering; in fact, Papa Johns reported this week that sales were down 5% in the latest quarter, and that it would close 300 underperforming locations. What's going on in pizza? They then move their attention to the full-service side of the industry, where casual dining stalwarts like Applebee's, BJ's, Red Robin, and Outback mostly had good news report, while family dining brands like First Watch and IHOP dispelled notions that the category was suffering from customers cutting back on their breakfast and brunch spend. Could there be sustained momentum in full-service dining? Sam and Alicia break it down. Finally, in this week's “extra serving” portion of the episode, managing editor Leigh Anne Zinsmeister joins to talk about results from leading fast-casual brands, including CAVA and Shake Shack, which enjoyed positive results, and Sweetgreen, which had a disastrous quarter with sales down 11.5%.For more on these stories:McDonald's is bringing its Big Arch Burger to the U.S.Domino's defies industry-wide consumer spending slowdown with 3.7% Q4 same-store sales growthSweetgreen moves with ‘urgency' as same-store sales plummet 11.5%

Join Allan, James, and Eric for the 5th Annual First Watch Shamely Awards. They pick their favorite Films, Actors, Screenplays and Physical Media releases from whatever the hell they watched in 2025. Along the way they're joined by former Cinema Shame guests who share their own favorite watches from the past year.  Follow us on Bsky @cinemashame.bsky.social and on Instagram @CinemaShamePodcast. 

Send a textIt's First Watch Friday and you know the drill — before we hit play, we crack open this episode's featured craft beers and talk about what's in our glasses while we settle in. From there, we go around the table and catch up on the movies and series we've each been watching lately. There's a little bit of everything in the mix this week.Then it's time for the main event.This edition of First Watch Friday was Pete's turn to pick a movie that Sean and Vinnie had never seen before. He went with the 1995 adventure drama The Last of the Dogmen — a ‘90s release that flies under the radar for a lot of people.Sean and Vinnie share their honest first-time reactions as we dig into the performances, the setting, the themes, and whether this one deserved more attention back in the day. Does it hold up? Was it worth the long-overdue first watch? And most importantly… do we all agree on the verdict?We wrap things up by passing the torch — Sean is officially on the clock to pick a movie that Pete and Vinnie have never seen for the next First Watch Friday. Let the pressure begin.

Square up, Spino Bros™! It's time for JPIII! Join us as we decide which one is the best and which one... really surprised us? Donate to the below causes: https://translifeline.org/donate/ https://www.pcrf.net/ https://www.newdisabledsouth.org/donate Timestamps: Intro - 0:00 Audience Review - 1:13 First Watch - 8:32 Film Talk - 14:16 Final Thoughts & Ranking Time - 1:03:13 Follow or contact us at: the3rdonesucks.bsky.social the3rdonesucks@gmail.com https://letterboxd.com/dellismulligan Hosted by Mark Beall and Dan Ellis Mixed & Edited by Cory Cox. Intro/Outro Music by Dan Ellis. The 3rd One Sucks is a Retrograde Orbit Radio production. Find more great shows like this at www.retrogradeorbitradio.com

First Watch February rolls along and I am joined by my fellow Sickos Club member, Antione Raphael, as we dive into  the overall master work that is Sinners.  This was such a great movie to discuss, especially since we are in the midst of Black History Month, as it is full of historical references and opens the door for further discussions into black life, black culture, and the black experience in the United States.  Special thanks again to Lisa aka misfitmess for being the catalyst to make this episode happen. #skewereduniversepodcast #skewereduniverse #podcast #horror #horrorpodcast #horrormovies #movies #sinnersmovie #sinners2025 #ryancoogler #michaelbjordan #delroylindo #milescaton #wunmimosaku #blackhistorymonth #firstwatchfebruary #blackcinema #blackhorror  Check out Antione Raphael on social media: https://www.instagram.com/antionewilson/ https://www.threads.com/@antionewilson Want to connect with Skewered Universe on Social Media? Head on over to Facebook and check out our page @ https://www.facebook.com/SkeweredUniverse Or join the Facebook group @ facebook.com/groups/skewereduniversepodcast Find us on Threads: Skewered Universe Podcast or check us out on Instagram: skewered_universe_podcast Find us on UpScrolled @skewereduniversepod Follow us on BlueSky: @skewereduniverse.bsky.social You can email the show @ skewereduniversepodcast@gmail.com  Get the show directly on your web browser or mobile device @ skewereduniversepodcast.podbean.com or download the free Podbean app in the App Store or Google Play and search Skewered Universe Podcast Skewered Universe Podcast can also be found on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Listen Notes,  TuneIn.com, Podcast Addict, ListenNotes, Pandora and PlayerFM Audio only episodes are also available on our YouTube channel Official Skewered Universe Podcast For all the links in one easy to digest place, check out www.skeweredhead.com where you can also listen to the podcast right in your browser and easily contact the show too!   Want to support the show?  You can join our Patreon @ patreon.com/skewereduniversepodcast  Become a patron and enjoy exclusive transmissions episodes and bonus commentary tracks are coming soon! Looking to start your own podcast?  Skewered Universe is a proud affiliate of Podbean! Click the link to get started and get a month of podcast hosting FREE with a paid plan! www.podbean.com/skeweredufree Every Saturday @ 5pm PST/8pm EST, you can catch Jeff on Tales From The Podcast with his co-host JB as they go through every  season of the classic 90s Nickelodeon show Are You Afraid of The Dark?  They also have a video game,  Tales From The Podcast: The Fucking Video Game.  It's a single player retro style turned based RPG full of adult language, horror references, and homages to classic video games.  It's available for a $10 PayPal donation using the email talesfromthepodcast13@gmail.com (CashApp is also available, just email us and we'll give you the details).  There is also access to the in game Cheatbot for just $5 more.  We will send you the code and you'll be able to boost your teams stats to take on all enemies.  More into @ www.talesfromthepodcast.com A group of our friends have come together like a pro wrestling fan version of Voltron to create Sickos Club.  A place to just talk about  pro wrestling without all of the toxic bullshit in the IWC. Use the link below to check out the site and find out if you're a Sicko too. www.sickosclub.com Intro and outro created using: Take the Lead Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Eunji Kim is a comedian, actor and writer based in Chicago. She was a Senior Writer for Cards Against Humanity and can be seen performing stand-up all over the country (Laugh Factory, Zanies) and has opened up for national headliners like Fortune Feimster and Dave Attell. Her sold-out solo shows entitled, OUT OF CONTEXT and IN BAD TASTE, were part of Steppenwolf Theater's 2024 and 2022 LookOut Series. She was a 2017 Bob Curry Fellow at Second City and a featured performer in the Netflix Is A Joke Festival and the 2017 NBCUniversal Break Out Festival. Some of her on-screen credits include: Chicago Fire (NBC), Chicago Med (NBC), Work In Progress (Showtime) and Best In Dough (Hulu). Eunji unsurprisingly, has a podcast with fellow Korean-American, Peter Kim called, 2 Kims 1 Pod. She is currently an Adjunct Faculty member in DePaul University’s Comedy Arts Program. The First Time is a live lit and music series recorded at Martyrs’ in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood. Each reader tells a true first tale, followed by a cover of the storyteller’s choosing, performed by our house band: The First Time Three. The First Time is hosted by Jenn Sodini. Executive producer is Bobby Evers. Assistant producer is Celina Dietzel. Podcast produced by Jim Mulvaney.

First Watch February is here and we kick it off in traditional Skewered Universe fashion.  Leiann chose the movie to get the ball rolling and it is Come to Daddy (2020) starring Elijah Wood. #skewereduniversepodcast #skewereduniverse #podcast #horror #horrorpodcast #horrormovies #movies #cometodaddy #cometodaddymovie #elijahwood #anttimpson #stephenmchattie #martindonovan Want to connect with Skewered Universe on Social Media? Head on over to Facebook and check out our page @ https://www.facebook.com/SkeweredUniverse  Or join the Facebook group @ facebook.com/groups/skewereduniversepodcast Find us on Threads: Skewered Universe Podcast or check us out on Instagram: skewered_universe_podcast Find us on UpScrolled @skewereduniversepod  Follow us on BlueSky: @skewereduniverse.bsky.social  You can email the show @ skewereduniversepodcast@gmail.com   Get the show directly on your web browser or mobile device @ skewereduniversepodcast.podbean.com or download the free Podbean app in the App Store or Google Play and search Skewered Universe Podcast Skewered Universe Podcast can also be found on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Listen Notes,  TuneIn.com, Podcast Addict, ListenNotes, Pandora and PlayerFM Audio only episodes are also available on our YouTube channel Official Skewered Universe Podcast For all the links in one easy to digest place, check out www.skeweredhead.com where you can also listen to the podcast right in your browser and easily contact the show too!   Want to support the show?  You can join our Patreon @ patreon.com/skewereduniversepodcast   Become a patron and enjoy exclusive transmissions episodes and bonus commentary tracks are coming soon! Looking to start your own podcast?  Skewered Universe is a proud affiliate of Podbean! Click the link to get started and get a month of podcast hosting FREE with a paid plan! www.podbean.com/skeweredufree  Every Saturday @ 5pm PST/8pm EST, you can catch Jeff on Tales From The Podcast with his co-host JB as they go through every  season of the classic 90s Nickelodeon show Are You Afraid of The Dark?  They also have a video game,  Tales From The Podcast: The Fucking Video Game.  It's a single player retro style turned based RPG full of adult language,  horror references, and homages to classic video games.  It's available for a $10 PayPal donation using the email  talesfromthepodcast13@gmail.com (CashApp is also available, just email us and we'll give you the details).  There is also access  to the in game Cheatbot for just $5 more.  We will send you the code and you'll be able to boost your teams stats to take on all enemies.   Intro and outro created using: Take the Lead Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Interstellar Interstitials Breakdown created using: "Celebration" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

Kat Sachs is the co-managing editor of Cine-File Chicago and a columnist on moviegoing for the Chicago Reader. The First Time is a live lit and music series recorded at Martyrs’ in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood. Each reader tells a true first tale, followed by a cover of the storyteller’s choosing, performed by our house band: The First Time Three. The First Time is hosted by Jenn Sodini. Executive producer is Bobby Evers. Assistant producer is Celina Dietzel. Podcast produced by Jim Mulvaney.

In this weeks Tech Thursday...A listener wants a first mechanical watch for her son.Are many aspects of Ai just a gimmick?.TikTok is everywhere.And all the latest in tech....

Grab your lucky pack because this second island of genetically bio-engineered dino monstrosities is a veritable Lost World - Jurassic Park 1997! Join us as we decide which one is the best and which one features noted compy sadist Tim Roth. Donate to the below causes: https://translifeline.org/donate/ https://www.pcrf.net/ https://www.newdisabledsouth.org/donate Timestamps: Intro - 0:00 Audience Review - 1:12 First Watch - 1:54 Film Talk - 4:28 Ranking Time - 59:07 Follow or contact us at: the3rdonesucks.bsky.social the3rdonesucks@gmail.com https://letterboxd.com/dellismulligan Hosted by Mark Beall and Dan Ellis Mixed & Edited by Cory Cox. Intro/Outro Music by Dan Ellis. The 3rd One Sucks is a Retrograde Orbit Radio production. Find more great shows like this at www.retrogradeorbitradio.com

Is "You can't handle the truth!" the most iconic line of the 1990s, or is it just the most parodied?. This week, the squad dives into the high-stakes courtroom of Rob Reiner's 1992 classic, A Few Good Men, to find out if the movie holds up as well as Jack Nicholson's terrifying performance.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro & Rob Reiner Month Update01:43 - What Is A Few Good Men About?02:23 - Box Office Breakdown: $243M Worldwide05:04 - First Watch for the Whole Squad05:43 - "You Can't Handle the Truth" Cultural Impact08:27 - Tom Cruise as Cocky Military Lawyer26:30 - Final Ratings & Reviews (4.5 Stars Across the Board)27:46 - The Ending Twist: Guilty Despite Everything29:57 - Jack Nicholson's Underrated Skull-Pissing Threat30:40 - The Letterboxd Game: David's Direct Hit32:00 - What's Next: This Is Spinal Tap & Stand By Me

Stand up comedian Audrey Jonas has been drawing audiences all over the Midwest since 2014. She has performed at clubs and festivals all over the country, participated in the Stand Up NBC 2018, and in 2016, she was a Finalist in the Stand Up Siam International Comedy Competition in Thailand. Audrey also teaches Fem Com, Chicago's only all-female stand up comedy class and the Wedding Toast Warm Up, where she teaches people how to write the perfect wedding toast. The First Time is a live lit and music series recorded at Martyrs’ in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood. Each reader tells a true first tale, followed by a cover of the storyteller’s choosing, performed by our house band: The First Time Three. The First Time is hosted by Jenn Sodini. Executive producer is Bobby Evers. Assistant producer is Celina Dietzel. Podcast produced by Jim Mulvaney.

Wanna hear someone gush about dinosaurs and 1993 cinematic masterpiece Jurassic Park for a couple hours? We got you covered. Join us as we decide which one is the best and which one... oh who are we kidding, this one is the best. Donate to the below causes: https://translifeline.org/donate/ https://www.pcrf.net/ https://www.newdisabledsouth.org/donate Timestamps: "Kept ya waiting, huh?" - 0:00 Intro - 2:06 Audience Review - 4:17 First Watch - 6:50 Film Talk - 12:17 Follow or contact us at: the3rdonesucks.bsky.social the3rdonesucks@gmail.com https://letterboxd.com/dellismulligan Hosted by Mark Beall and Dan Ellis Mixed & Edited by Mark Beall and Dan Ellis. Intro/Outro Music by Dan Ellis. The 3rd One Sucks is a Retrograde Orbit Radio production. Find more great shows like this at www.retrogradeorbitradio.com

Boston-raised, Chicago-braised drummer/singer/songwriter Gerald Dowd has been described as “the hardest working drummer in Chicago” (Richard Milne, WXRT), playing on over 100 albums, while averaging 150 live dates a year around the world. He has spent the last 30+ years playing drums for Grammy™-nominated artists Robbie Fulks and Justin Roberts, Nora O'Connor, Chris Mills, and has helmed the drum chair in the First Time Three™ since its inception. He's also played and/or recorded with Eddie Vedder, Mavis Staples, Rich Little, Norah Jones, David Hidalgo and Cesar Rosas (of Los Lobos), and A Prairie Home Companion, among many others. Over the last decade or so, he's released several albums of his original material to muted acclaim. www.geralddowd.com The First Time is a live lit and music series recorded at Martyrs’ in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood. Each reader tells a true first tale, followed by a cover of the storyteller’s choosing, performed by our house band: The First Time Three. The First Time is hosted by Jenn Sodini. Executive producer is Bobby Evers. Assistant producer is Celina Dietzel. Podcast produced by Jim Mulvaney.

A new season means a new franchise of the year, and that year is 2122. Welcome aboard the Nostromo where the boys of the Just Play It podcast run, hide, and fight for their lives watching a cinematic classic, Alien. We explain the origins of the movie, how it came to be made, and discuss how much this movie holds up. Get ready to grab your flamethrower and crack some eggs because Nick and James are back for Year 4. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

Amy is a writer, performer, director and arts educator. Her work has been published in The Coachella Review, Mulberry Literary and Hippocampus Magazine. Amy is a Ragdale alum and the 2nd runner up of the Daisy Pettles Women’s writing contest. She’s been seen onstage at Write Club Chicago, Louder Than a Mom, Tuesday Funk, the Stoop and Movie Club among others. She currently co-hosts the Lady Live Lit show MissSpoken with Jasmine Davila on the last Monday of the month at Cole’s Bar. She is the founder of Mudlark Theater Company. The First Time is a live lit and music series recorded at Martyrs’ in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood. Each reader tells a true first tale, followed by a cover of the storyteller’s choosing, performed by our house band: The First Time Three. The First Time is hosted by Jenn Sodini. Executive producer is Bobby Evers. Assistant producer is Celina Dietzel. Podcast produced by Jim Mulvaney.

Send us a text It's a First Watch Friday! Before diving into this week's featured film, we kick things off by introducing the craft beers we're sipping on while recording. Then we react to the freshly announced Oscar nominations, hitting the major categories and talking about what excites us most—and what caught us off guard. After that, it's time for First Watch Friday as we break down the newly released Reflection in a Dead Diamond. It's a strange, polarizing, and very unique film, and while our reactions are mostly positive, they all come from very different places. 

In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Chris Tomasso, CEO of First Watch, a daytime café concept with more than 600 locations doing over a billion dollars in sales annually. Chris is coming up on his 20-year anniversary with the brand, having started as CMO back in 2006 and helping late cofounder Ken Pendery build First Watch into a powerhouse over the course of two decades. Chris has become known for his accessibility as a leader; he hand-writes notes to all employees celebrating milestones and eats his lunch in the company break room just like everyone else. But Chris doesn't think these qualities should be so rare for a CEO; he understands that the actions of a leader resonate throughout a system and ultimately help it succeed as a business. Sam sat down with Chris in a Tampa First Watch location for the latest episode of the Signature Series — powered by the Coca-Cola Company — to learn more about how this shy kid with a journalism degree ultimately became one of the restaurant industry's most inspiring leadersIn this conversation, you'll find out why:Good leadership resonates further than you thinkYou either grow with your company or you don'tPeople perform better when they're not intimidated To develop culture, leaders must be aware of everything they say and do Restaurants must avoid “short-termism,” even when it feels like the only optionCareers are like pinballs and you can't predict where you'll end upHave feedback or ideas for Take-Away? Email Sam at sam.oches@informa.com.

In the first two messages of this New Year series, I challenged you to examine and refocus your priorities on God (First Love) and your own life (First Watch). This week we examine the first "external" priority Jesus demonstrated and then gave (commanded) His disciples.

Key Bible Verse: "Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS." Matthew 11:29

This message turns the lens on our own lives to allow the Holy Spirit to shine on those areas out of synch with how Jesus taught His disciples to live.

Key Bible Verse: "Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life." Proverbs 4:23

The year is off to a flying start with some big releases from fan-favorite brands. In today's episode of Fratello Talks, we're taking a look at the first watch releases of 2026 and, based on patterns they present, seeing what they reveal about the year ahead. Though we haven't had many new introductions so far, the handful of novelties is still enough to get us excited, from Seiko celebrating its 145th anniversary and bringing back the tonneau case to Oris appealing to two price segments and Omega going all in with a pair of reverse-panda Speedmasters. We're only two weeks in, and it's already set to be an exciting year indeed.

We're really messing with your zen thing this week as we cover Tron Legacy and decide which one is the best and which one has a dope ass soundtrack. Donate to the below causes: https://translifeline.org/donate/ https://www.pcrf.net/ https://www.newdisabledsouth.org/donate Timestamps: Corporate Hell - 0:00 Intro - 0:17 Audience Review - 1:28 First Watch and Film Talk - 4:06 Final Thoughts - 1:27:48 Outtake - 1:35:49 Follow or contact us at: the3rdonesucks.bsky.social the3rdonesucks@gmail.com https://letterboxd.com/dellismulligan https://linktr.ee/kaijuchaos https://linktr.ee/VibeProficiency Hosted by Mark Beall, Dan Ellis and Cory Cox. Mixed & Edited by Dan Ellis. Intro/Outro Music by Dan Ellis. The 3rd One Sucks is a Retrograde Orbit Radio production. Find more great shows like this at www.retrogradeorbitradio.com

Send us a textFirst Watch Friday is back!We crack open this week's recording beers, run through what we've been watching lately, and then it's time for the main event. Sean's pick is 'Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance' (2002) a first-time watch for both Pete and Vinnie. Fresh reactions, immediate takes, and judgement will be made. Check it out!

Oh neat, Fleabag is here. Join us as we decide which one is the best and which one blames continental drift for a 21,000 year time travel mishap. Donate to the below causes: https://translifeline.org/donate/ https://www.pcrf.net/ https://www.newdisabledsouth.org/donate Timestamps: Corporate Hell - 0:00 Intro - 0:17 Audience Review - 1:30 First Watch - 2:29 Film Talk - 4:06 Ranking Time - 1:15:18 Follow or contact us at: the3rdonesucks.bsky.social the3rdonesucks@gmail.com https://letterboxd.com/dellismulligan https://letterboxd.com/brianglowienke Hosted by Mark Beall, Dan Ellis and Brian Glowienke. Mixed & Edited by Mark Beall. Intro/Outro Music by Dan Ellis. The 3rd One Sucks is a Retrograde Orbit Radio production. Find more great shows like this at www.retrogradeorbitradio.com

Customers may see AI when they order from their favorite restaurant on an app or in the drive-thru, but the technology's biggest impact may be behind the scenes.This week's episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive continues our examination of the impact AI is having on the restaurant industry. This week's episode looks at the technology's impact in the back of the house. Senior Technology Editor Joe Guszkowski looks at the invisible ways that AI is in use in restaurants, including managing inventory and labor, forecasting sales and predicting kitchen needs. We speak with Dan Anfinson, COO of First Watch franchisee Mac Haik Restaurant Group. We also speak with Matt Wampler, cofounder of AI company ClearCOGs, Bruce Harris of Torchy's Tacos and Khara Mangiduyos of the single-unit Kalei's Kitchenette in San Diego.We're looking at AI in the back of the house so please check it out.

Christmas has come early! We have quite the gift for you. Two gifts to be exact! First off, we watched our very first Hallmark Christmas movie, and by golly, what is there to say? No seriously! We're at a loss for words. To make up for these loss of words, we decided to treat you to a double duty episode where we get a head start on our end of the year wrap party. We discuss our final rerankings of movies, reflect on the films we watched for the year of 2025, and decide who belongs in the 3rd annual P.O.S. bracket. But first, we must discuss the absolute-not-cinema of, Coyote Creek Christmas.Music by these extremely talented artists:"Snow Swing" - Glenn Gatsby"Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy" - Betty Booom & Captain Matt​   @ElectroSwingThingCheck them out at:https://electroswingthing.com Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

Send us a text It's a First Watch Friday episode—and we're bringing back the classic format with a fresh twist! Before diving into this week's featured movie, we crack open and break down the craft beers we're sipping throughout the episode. We hit a few fun side topics, then jump into our First Watch discussion: Gleaming the Cube. Join us as we talk first impressions, standout moments, and why this cult skateboarding thriller is such a ride. 

Oh boy... This is certainly a film. Join us as we decide which one is the best and which one... I dunno y'all, it's not good. Donate to the below causes: https://translifeline.org/donate/ https://www.pcrf.net/ https://www.newdisabledsouth.org/donate Timestamps: Corporate Hell - 0:00 Intro - 0:17 Audience Review - 1:31 First Watch - 2:48 Film Talk - 6:01 Ranking Time - 1:08:35 Follow or contact us at: the3rdonesucks.bsky.social the3rdonesucks@gmail.com https://letterboxd.com/dellismulligan https://letterboxd.com/brianglowienke Hosted by Mark Beall, Dan Ellis and Brian Glowienke. Mixed & Edited by Mark Beall.Intro/Outro Music by Dan Ellis. The 3rd One Sucks is a Retrograde Orbit Radio production. Find more great shows like this at www.retrogradeorbitradio.com

Naomi watches Spaceballs for the first time — and everything is ridiculous (in the best way)! What was her favorite line? Who was her favorite character, and was the Schwartz with her? Whether you grew up quoting “May the Schwartz be with you” or you just want to hear someone experience it fresh, this episode is worth a million space bucks!

Ask not why you seek the grail but what the grail can seek for you? Join us as we decide which one is the best and which one goes full Looney Tunes. Donate to the below causes: https://translifeline.org/donate/ https://www.pcrf.net/ https://www.newdisabledsouth.org/donate Timestamps: Corporate Hell - 0:00 Intro - 0:17 Audience Review - 2:10 First Watch - 2:46 Film Talk - 6:10 Ranking Time - 1:10:31 Follow or contact us at: the3rdonesucks.bsky.social the3rdonesucks@gmail.com https://letterboxd.com/dellismulligan https://letterboxd.com/brianglowienke Hosted by Mark Beall, Dan Ellis and Brian Glowienke. Mixed & Edited by Dan Ellis. Intro/Outro Music by Dan Ellis. The 3rd One Sucks is a Retrograde Orbit Radio production. Find more great shows like this at www.retrogradeorbitradio.com

Just Play It lives out the dream going trick or treating on Elm Street, but little did we know, we got a burn victim running around in an ugly Christmas sweater! Nick & James join an angry mob of gasoline toting parents and head straight to the boiler room for this one. We watched for the first time Wes Craven's 'A Nightmare on Elm Street'. We share thoughts, reactions, reveal inspirations for the movie and go behind the scenes of how movie magic brought Freddy Krueger to your nightmares. It's the finale of POPTOBER. Happy Halloween!-Music by these extremely talented artists:"Spooky Swing (Electro Swing Mix)" - Captain Matt & Electro Swing Thing @ElectroSwingThing  "Halloween Theme (Electro Swing Mix)" - Betty Booom​  @bettybooomswing  "Danger" - Odd Chap @OddChap  "Nightmare Cure" - DanyloM & Electro Swing ThingCheck them out at:https://electroswingthing.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@OddChap/featuredhttps://www.youtube.com/@bettybooomswing Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

My body is a temple in that it couldn't possibly be more doomed. Join us as we decide which one is the best and which one is just uncomfortably racist in its depiction of Indians. Donate to the below causes: https://translifeline.org/donate/ https://www.pcrf.net/ https://www.newdisabledsouth.org/donate Timestamps: Corporate Hell - 0:00 Intro - 0:17 Audience Review - 1:39 First Watch - 3:38 Film Talk - 6:26 Ranking Time - 59:48 Follow or contact us at: the3rdonesucks@gmail.com https://letterboxd.com/dellismulligan https://letterboxd.com/brianglowienke Hosted by Mark Beall, Dan Ellis and Brian Glowienke. Mixed & Edited by Dan Ellis. Intro/Outro Music by Dan Ellis. The 3rd One Sucks is a Retrograde Orbit Radio production. Find more great shows like this at www.retrogradeorbitradio.com

James & Nick 'trick or trick' in the wrong neighborhood. This one being Santa Carla, the murder capital of the world. But weirdly enough it looks like the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (BOARDWALK!). The JPI boys vamp it up this week jumping off a foggy bridge into a first watch of The Lost Boys.Music by these extremely talented artists:"Spooky Swing (Electro Swing Mix)" - Captain Matt & Electro Swing Thing"Halloween Theme (Electro Swing Mix)" - Betty Booom"Danger" - Odd Chap"Nightmare Cure" - DanyloM & Electro Swing ThingCheck them out at:https://electroswingthing.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@OddChap/featured Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

Infinity First Watch: A podcast where 2 big Marvel nerds rewatched the first 23 movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and now watch other Marvel stuff for the first time! Joel and Trev have been stuck in the Sony-Verse and now a poor unsuspecting returning guest has been dragged in with them. Can the trio survive Madame Web??? Check out Infinity (Re)Watch on social media at @IRWpodcast. Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/infinityrewatch. Music by @nickyflowers on Instagram. Infinity (Re)Watch logo by Christopher Wurpts

This week we're raiding uncharted tombs and punching nazis with Raiders of the Lost Ark! Join us as we decide which one is the best and which one reveals Indiana as a sex predator? Donate to the below causes: https://translifeline.org/donate/ https://www.pcrf.net/ https://www.newdisabledsouth.org/donate Timestamps: Corporate Hell - 0:00 Intro - 0:17 Audience Review - 1:39 First Watch - 3:22 Film Talk - 12:25 Follow or contact us at: the3rdonesucks.bsky.social the3rdonesucks@gmail.com https://letterboxd.com/dellismulligan Hosted by Mark Beall, Dan Ellis and Brian Glowienke. Mixed & Edited by Dan Ellis. Intro/Outro Music by Dan Ellis. The 3rd One Sucks is a Retrograde Orbit Radio production. Find more great shows like this at www.retrogradeorbitradio.com

We take Beyond Rockets on the road—straight into a golf bay. Co-owners Kerry and Jassen Garner share how their “fun factory” idea became The Golf Lab, South Huntsville's new indoor golf hub offering public bookings and 24/7 member access. We dig into why they chose UNEEKOR launch monitors with multi-camera capture, an AI swing trainer, session logging, and exportable shot data—plus how GS Pro unlocks 1,700+ courses (from The Ledges and Gunters Landing to Pebble Beach, Augusta, and TPC Sawgrass).You'll hear the origin story, the build-out behind Whitesburg & Airport (near First Watch), and everything planned: PGA-pro lessons, leagues and tournaments, corporate and birthday events, and a grand opening on October 20, complete with a $10,000 hole-in-one challenge (they're open now, with free demos). We also walk through on-course practice, putting on sim vs. the in-house green, BYO food & drink, and how the system learns your game to suggest clubs and even build a handicap. Stick around for a live range session and a par-3 at The Ledges—mulligan included.https://www.thegolflab.clubhttps://www.instagram.com/golflabhuntsville/SponsorYellowhammer is a local craft brewery serving Huntsville for the past 14 years. They are known for their premium craft beers like T-Minus and Rebellion, but what you might not know is they also offer spirits, wine, seltzers, and non-alcoholic drinks. Next time you stop by their location try one of their seasonal cocktails made with Gemini Bourbon or Yellowhammer Vodka. Or try this year's big hit, Pineapple Punch seltzer. You can find out more information about Yellowhammer Brewing by visiting their website ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yellowhammerbrewery.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visiting their taproom located at Campus 805.MusicAny Day by Them Damn Dogs⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/3HrncTSw4a7J9YiyMIxHdu?si=qw6Df7J6SwKm6-WOEc7U7w

To find more First Watch Rewatch, subscribe.Christopher Reeve brought Superman to the big screen, and it was a huge success. At least the first two movies were huge successes. After a disappointing Superman III, Cannon Films graabed the rights and tried to bring success back to the Big Blu Boy Scout with Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. Reeve was back along with Margot Kidder and Gene Hackman. Up and coming stars Muriel Hemingway and Jon Cryer were added. Succes seemed to be in the cards. The movie had bad effects, a bad story, and it killed the Superman movie franchise for decades.Join Ty and RD as they discuss the movie Superman IV: The Quest for Peace and reflect on the legacy of one of the worst films ever made.Download the episode for free.

This week we're just a couple of big old babies taking our first steps with Fantastic Four: First Steps! Join us as we decide which one is the best and which one has Daddy Pedro in it. Donate to the below causes: https://translifeline.org/donate/ https://www.pcrf.net/ https://www.newdisabledsouth.org/donate Timestamps: Corporate Hell - 0:00 Intro - 0:17 Audience Review - 1:39 First Watch - 3:10 Film Talk - 5:27 Ranking Time - 1:09:44 Follow or contact us at: the3rdonesucks.bsky.social the3rdonesucks@gmail.com https://letterboxd.com/dellismulligan Hosted by Mark Beall & Dan Ellis. Mixed & Edited by Dan Ellis. Intro/Outro Music by Dan Ellis. The 3rd One Sucks is a Retrograde Orbit Radio production. Find more great shows like this at www.retrogradeorbitradio.com

Because you're part of the Crime House community and a fan of Murder: True Crime Stories, we're giving you a special first listen of our newest original series, ⁠Crime House Daily⁠. Hosted by Katie Ring, Crime House Daily brings you twice-daily true crime updates on active investigations, headline trials, and breaking developments. Every morning, we give you the need-to-know with our First Watch episodes. And every evening? We go even deeper. Follow a case from the first 911 call to the final verdict with our Night Watch episodes. Be sure to follow ⁠Crime House Daily⁠ on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. Listen HERE: https://link.podtrac.com/lafti8n1 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

Infinity First Watch: A podcast where 2 big Marvel nerds rewatched the first 23 movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and now watch other Marvel stuff for the first time! IT'S MORBIN' TIME! The guys pay a visit to an alternate universe where Michael Morbius drinks fake blue blood... yep it's that kinda Sony movie. Check out Infinity (Re)Watch on social media at @IRWpodcast. Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/infinityrewatch. Music by @nickyflowers on Instagram. Infinity (Re)Watch logo by Christopher Wurpts

This week? Fant4stic. Choices were made. Join us as we decide which one is the best and which one might give us a good The Maker in the MCU? Donate to the below causes: https://translifeline.org/donate/ https://www.pcrf.net/ https://www.newdisabledsouth.org/donate Timestamps: Intro - 0:00 Audience Review - 1:44 First Watch - 2:27 Film Talk - 6:44 Ranking Time - 56:26 Follow or contact us at: the3rdonesucks.bsky.social the3rdonesucks@gmail.com https://letterboxd.com/dellismulligan Hosted by Mark Beall & Dan Ellis. Mixed & Edited by Dan Ellis. Intro/Outro Music by Dan Ellis. The 3rd One Sucks is a Retrograde Orbit Radio production. Find more great shows like this at www.retrogradeorbitradio.com