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In this episode of our podcast, Negotiating Committee Chair First Officer Alan Bjorklund and Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington discuss recent progress in bargaining, including Tentative Agreements on Sections...
Long time listeners know that Rush is one of The Wolf's top 3 favorite bands of all time. The Wolf & Action Jackson camped out to see Rush on the Roll The Bones Tour and The Wolf has seen them 12x live. After reviews of Fly By Night and Caress of Steel at 50 plus an interview with longtime collaborator Hugh Syme on the 250th and a First Concert Memories show on the mini-tour between Permanent Waves and Moving Pictures, we figured we were done with Rush episodes in 2025. Then the biggest bomb since the Oasis reunion dropped.....Geddy and Alex are going to tour!!! This announcement, of course, sparked huge excitement in the world of Rush and caused the faithful to ask many questions, none more pertinent (or is it Peartinent?) than who would be playing drums. After the death of drummer/lyricist Neil Peart in 2020, Rush fans knew the band they loved was done as The Professor was irreplaceable. But to do tribute to him and to celebrate the amazing music they all made together, someone would have to step up. Turns out that brave, talented soul is Anika Nilles - yes, a woman who is a very accomplished drummer and one The Wolf saw play with Jeff Beck in London not long before his death (see episode 90). She definitely has some chops and apparently won't be the only musician joining Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson on stage. Quick note: we recorded this hot take shortly after the announcement of the tour. Between recording and publishing, the band announced additional dates due to overwhelming demand. Also, the tickets went on sale after we recorded so you have to stick around until the end to see which city your heroes might be going to and if they were shutout the way they were for the Oasis reunion tour. But either way you can hear the excitement in our voices about one of our very favorites playing live one more time... Check out our new website:  Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of our podcast, the Grievance Committee Chair, Captain Chris Wood; Scheduling Committee Chair, Captain Marty Harrington; Negotiating Committee Chair, First Officer Alan Bjorklund; and a Senior Attorney...
Long time listeners know that Rush is one of The Wolf's top 3 favorite bands of all time. The Wolf & Action Jackson camped out to see Rush on the Roll The Bones Tour and The Wolf has seen them 12x live. After reviews of Fly By Night and Caress of Steel at 50 plus an interview with longtime collaborator Hugh Syme on the 250th and a First Concert Memories show on the mini-tour between Permanent Waves and Moving Pictures, we figured we were done with Rush episodes in 2025. Then the biggest bomb since the Oasis reunion dropped.....Geddy and Alex are going to tour!!! This announcement, of course, sparked huge excitement in the world of Rush and caused the faithful to ask many questions, none more pertinent (or is it Peartinent?) than who would be playing drums. After the death of drummer/lyricist Neil Peart in 2020, Rush fans knew the band they loved was done as The Professor was irreplaceable. But to do tribute to him and to celebrate the amazing music they all made together, someone would have to step up. Turns out that brave, talented soul is Anika Nilles - yes, a woman who is a very accomplished drummer and one The Wolf saw play with Jeff Beck in London not long before his death (see episode 90). She definitely has some chops and apparently won't be the only musician joining Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson on stage. Quick note: we recorded this hot take shortly after the announcement of the tour. Between recording and publishing, the band announced additional dates due to overwhelming demand. Also, the tickets went on sale after we recorded so you have to stick around until the end to see which city your heroes might be going to and if they were shutout the way they were for the Oasis reunion tour. But either way you can hear the excitement in our voices about one of our very favorites playing live one more time... Check out our new website:  Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of our podcast, Negotiating Committee Chair First Officer Alan Bjorklund provides an update on negotiations and the return to direct bargaining with the Company. Scheduling Committee Chair...
In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Safety Committee Chair Captain Jim Perry, Security Committee Chair Captain Bill Schild, Grievance Committee Chair Captain Chris Wood, and Professional Standards...
In this episode of our podcast, Council 26 Chair/Block 6 Representative First Officer Bryan Watson addresses his council on the latest developments with the MEC. Click here to view the...
In this episode of our podcast, Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington discusses the November build and explains what pilots can expect during Peak. He discusses scheduling challenges, staffing imbalances and...
In this episode of our podcast, Grievance Committee Vice Chair Captain JB Stettler discusses the committee's work on both discipline and administrative cases. He discusses issues that are front and...
In this episode of our podcast, Safety Committee Vice Chair Captain Ken Nix and LOSA Co-Coordinator Captain Jason Gunderson discuss the upcoming Line Operations Safety Audit (LOSA) at FedEx. They...
In this episode of our podcast, we talk with R&I Committee Chair Captain Kevin Biggins about the upcoming 2026 open enrollment period, scheduled for October 14-29. He highlights important updates,...
In late 1975, Rush were feeling confident. Their previous album Fly By Night had taken a step forward from their eponymous debut and new drummer Neil Peart had not only set a new standard for drumming but was ready to become the band's lyricist thanks to his voracious appetite for reading. Thanks to Neil, the lyrics could become more introspective while also walking into a fantastic fantasy world of conquering heroes and their journies. But not everything they did was relatable for the average teenage rock fan. Bastille Day, a triumphant rocker that opens the album, harkens back to the French Revolution. I Think I'm Going Bald was a bit of an inside joke but was truly a song about growing up and growing older. While the nostalgic Lakeside Park recalled times from Neil's youth, it was a mellow tune about innocence vs. experience. However the epic Necromancer, a nod to Neil's JRR Tolkien worship, and The Fountain of Lamneth were 12 and 20 minute suites of music more suited to the likes of 70s Yes or Genesis than the Led Zeppelin's of the world who Rush seemed to be more like on their first two outings. While these long, proggy songs are to be admired for their musicianship and the boys maturity at around 22 years old to be able to write and play mature stories, it falls short of what they would achieve on their next record, 2112. Sales, radio play and concert turnouts were so bad that the record company demanded the next album feature more radio friendly material or they'd be dropped. While Rush stuck to their guns and made 2112 their own way, which led them to their greatest success to that point and put them on their own path, Caress of Steel is a bit of an outlier beloved by very few in the #RushFamily. As it turns 50, we finally give it our track x track review. Check out our new website:  Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In late 1975, Rush were feeling confident. Their previous album Fly By Night had taken a step forward from their eponymous debut and new drummer Neil Peart had not only set a new standard for drumming but was ready to become the band's lyricist thanks to his voracious appetite for reading. Thanks to Neil, the lyrics could become more introspective while also walking into a fantastic fantasy world of conquering heroes and their journies. But not everything they did was relatable for the average teenage rock fan. Bastille Day, a triumphant rocker that opens the album, harkens back to the French Revolution. I Think I'm Going Bald was a bit of an inside joke but was truly a song about growing up and growing older. While the nostalgic Lakeside Park recalled times from Neil's youth, it was a mellow tune about innocence vs. experience. However the epic Necromancer, a nod to Neil's JRR Tolkien worship, and The Fountain of Lamneth were 12 and 20 minute suites of music more suited to the likes of 70s Yes or Genesis than the Led Zeppelin's of the world who Rush seemed to be more like on their first two outings. While these long, proggy songs are to be admired for their musicianship and the boys maturity at around 22 years old to be able to write and play mature stories, it falls short of what they would achieve on their next record, 2112. Sales, radio play and concert turnouts were so bad that the record company demanded the next album feature more radio friendly material or they'd be dropped. While Rush stuck to their guns and made 2112 their own way, which led them to their greatest success to that point and put them on their own path, Caress of Steel is a bit of an outlier beloved by very few in the #RushFamily. As it turns 50, we finally give it our track x track review. Check out our new website:  Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fresh off RUSHFest Canada, the phone hasn't stopped ringing—and today it's ringing for David Barrett. One of Canada's premier progressive rock guitarists, David's career threads directly through the Rush universe: mentored by Alex Lifeson, produced by Terry Brown, countless sessions with Rich Chycki, and collaborations with everyone from Platinum Blonde to Jacob Moon to Crown Lands and more.Join Chaz N Schatz as we pull David out of the Haggis Shack and dive deep into:His first time falling for Rush back in the ‘70s, and why A Farewell to Kings changed everything.Playing 2112 at Massey Hall on Alex's own guitars (!).Hanging at the Lifeson family “Pink Palace” and jamming in Al's basement.Studio lessons from Terry Brown, Rich Chycki, and Alan Parsons.His decades of guitar work: from sitar versions of “Tears,” to prog-epics with Crown Lands, to acoustic shows mixing Chet Atkins, John Williams, and Rush.Stories of friendship, mentorship, and the sometimes-brutal honesty of Big Al's feedback.It's equal parts backstage pass, guitar masterclass, and hang with a guy who's been in the thick of Toronto's prog scene for decades.THIS WEEK'S SONGThe Wheel spins us into Making Memories from 1975's Fly By Night. A perfect fit for this episode, looking back at the connections, riffs, and friendships that have made David Barrett's journey unforgettable.SCHATZ'S SCRATCH LIST - RUSH TRIBUTE BANDSScratch your itch to hear RUSH music played live by going to check out any of these great RUSH Tribute Bands - these bands are keeping the community and the music alive - the most current, curated, and rockin' list of RUSH Tribute Bands in the world! Yeah!Click here: Schatz's Scratch List (And say it 5 times fast!)GO BONELESSCertified boneless in the state of Ohio by the Boneless Podcasting Network. Go Boneless. Boneless Makes a Better Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, we talk with Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington for an update on October's build week. He provides updates on credit hours, SAM triggers, and the impact...
In this episode, we talk with Dangerous Goods Committee Chair First Officer Luke Braswell. A Memphis-based 767 First Officer with extensive hazmat and firefighting experience, Luke shares updates on the...
In this episode, we talk with Trip Services Committee Chair Captain Don Unwin and Vice Chair First Officer Jackie Crawford. They bring pilots up to speed on recent and upcoming hotel...
In this episode, we talk with Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington for an update on September's build week and the latest scheduling challenges facing FedEx pilots. From a 10,000-hour...
In this episode, we talk with Fatigue Risk Management Committee Chair Captain Rob Bassett. With an uptick in fatigue calls following schedule optimizations and reductions in day flying, Rob discusses...
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In this episode we talk with Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington. Marty discusses the August build including credit hours, targets, and the SAM. Marty explains the triggers for entering...
In this episode, we talk with Safety Committee Vice Chair Captain Ken Nix and LOSA Co-Coordinator Captain Jason Gunderson about the upcoming Line Operations Safety Audit, commonly known as LOSA....
In this episode, we talk with Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington. Marty discusses the July build week, including scheduling challenges, comparisons to previous years' credit and block hours, updates...
In this episode, we talk with Negotiating Committee Chair Captain John Gustafson. Captain Gustafson discusses what goes on behind the scenes between bargaining sessions, sheds light on the challenges of...
In this episode, we talk with Trip Services Committee Chair Captain Don Unwin and Vice Chair First Officer Jackie Crawford. Don and Jackie discuss their ongoing efforts to improve hotel accommodations, catering,...
In this episode, we talk with Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington. Marty discusses the current state of the June build, highlighting challenges such as the high number of revisions...
I read from fly-by-night to flying fish. I definitely didn't remember that a "dope" is a "thick sauce" so now "fly dope" makes more sense! https://www.oletimewoodsman.com/collections/the-ole-time-woodsman-fly-dope-story https://www.etymonline.com/word/dope Here is my Notre Dame and fire juggler Paris Timelapse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-PV2hx6CaQ&ab It seems most likely that the Flying Dutchman is just a mirage of some kind...but who knows! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_Dutchman The word of the episode is "flying buttress". Use my special link https://zen.ai/thedictionary to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/ Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube "The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube "The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube "The Dictionary - Letter D" on YouTube "The Dictionary - Letter E" on YouTube "The Dictionary - Letter F" on YouTube Featured in a Top 10 Dictionary Podcasts list! https://blog.feedspot.com/dictionary_podcasts/ Backwards Talking on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmIujMwEDbgZUexyR90jaTEEVmAYcCzuq https://linktr.ee/spejampar dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://www.threads.net/@dictionarypod https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar https://www.tiktok.com/@spejampar 917-727-5757
War often brings out the most curious aspects of the human mind. Today's tour through the Cabinet should help you get a glimpse of that. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, we talk with Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington. Marty discusses scheduling updates associated with the May build week and the impact of 4.A.2.c on pilot schedules....
We plow a ton of different territory in this discussion and once again it evolves into property tax problems for farmers/ranchers.
“RICHARD CARLSON: CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH” (081) - 3/31/2025 Tall, dark-haired, and handsome, RICHARD CARLSON was always a welcomed addition to any cast. From the beginning, when he was playing preppy college students opposite LANA TURNER, to his reign in the 1950s as the King of Sci-Fi thrillers, Carlson brought believability and authority to each role but also a sense of introspective thoughtfulness. You looked into his deep blue eyes and chiseled face and believed him. Whatever he was selling, we were buying. And while he never became an A-list leading man, he enjoyed a long and steady career and enhanced many a mediocre film with his special appeal. This week, we celebrate RICHARD CARLSON as our Star of the Month. SHOW NOTES: Sources: Monsters in the Machine (2016), by Steffen Hantke; Keep Watching the Skies (2009), by Bill Warren; “Richard Carlson: Albert Lea's Other Film & Television Star,” December 24, 2016, by Ed Shannon; “Today's Underrated Actor Spotlight: Richard Carlson,” June 24, 2105, by Bynum, www.thetinseltoentwins.com; “A Tribute To Richard Carlson,' January 9, 2014, www.scififilmfiesta.com; “Richard Carlson, Actor, Dies at 65,” November 27, 1977, New York Times; Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Desert Death (1935), starring Raymond Hatton; The Young in Heart (1938), starring Janet Gaynor, Roland Young, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr & Paulette Goddard; The Duke of West Point (1938), starring Louis Hayward & Joan Fontaine; Winter Carnival (1939), starring Ann Sheridan, Richard Carlson, & Robert Mitchum; These Glamour Girls (1939), starring Lana Turner & Lew Ayres; Dancing Co-Ed (1939), starring Lana Turner & Richard Carlson; Beyond Tomorrow (1940), starring Haley Carey & Charles Winning; No, No, Nanette (1940), starring Anna Neagle; The Howards of Virginia (1940), starring Cary Grant & Martha Scott; Back Street (1941), starring Margaret Sullavan & Charles Boyer; The Little Foxes (1941Ol staring Bette Davis & Teresa Wright; The Affairs of Martha (1942), starring Marsha Hunt & Richard Carlson; My Heart Belongs to Daddy (1942), starring Richard Carlson & Martha O'Driscoll; Fly By Night (1942) starring Richard Carlson & Nancy Kelly; Hold That Ghost (1941), starring Bud Abbot & Lou Costello; White Cargo (1942), staring Hedy Lamarr& Walter Pidgeon; Presenting Lily Mars (1943), starring Judy Garland & Van Heflin; The Man From Down Under (1943), starring Charles Laughton & Donna Reed; So Well Remembered (1947), starring John Mills & Martha Scott; Behind Locked Doors (1948), starring Richard Carlson & Lucille Bremer; The Amazing Mr. X (1948), starring Turban Bey, Lynn Bari, & Cathy O'Donnell; King Solomon's Mines (1950), starring Stewart Granger & Deborah Kerr; The Sound of Fury (1950), starring Frank Lovejoy; The Blue Veil (1951), starring Jane Wyman, Charles Laughton, & Joan Blondell; The Magnetic Monster (1953), starring Richard Carlson; It Came from Outer Space (1954), starring Richard Carlson & Barbara Rush; The Maze (1953), starring Richard Carlson & Hillary Brooke; The Creature from The Black Lagoon (1954), starring Richard Carlson & Julie Adams; All I Desire (1953), starring Barbara Stanwyck & Richard Carlson; Riders To the Stars (1954), starring William Lundigan; Appointment with a Shadow (1957), starring George Nadar; The Saga of Hemp Brown (1957), starring Rory Calhoun; Johnny Rocco (1958), starring Richard Evers & Coleen Gray; Tormented (1960), starring Richard Carlson; Kid Rodelo (1966), starring Broderick Crawford & Janet Leigh; Change of Habit (1969), starring Elvis Pressly, Mary Tyler moore, & Richard Carlson; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we talk with Grievance Committee Chair Captain Chris Wood and Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington. They provide an update on several ongoing grievances, including issues with...
In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington. Marty discusses the April build week including the current state of scheduling and staffing, the...
In this podcast, R&I Committee Chair Captain Kevin Biggins discusses several important benefits updates for FedEx pilots. He provides details on the upcoming implementation of Telehealth as a permanent benefit,...
In this podcast, Marcus Migliore, ALPA's General Counsel and Director, Legal Department, provides an update to a previously released podcast “Lawyers, Guns and Money” where he discussed legal issues that...
In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington. Marty discusses the latest updates from the March build week, including an increase in overall...
In this podcast, Council 26 Chair and Block 6 Representative, First Officer Bryan Watson, discusses his aviation background, previous union experience, and his role as a union representative at FedEx...
In this podcast, Professional Standards Chair Captain Nick Richardson discusses the challenges FedEx pilots are facing, both in their work and personal lives, and the role of the Professional Standards...
In this episode of our podcast we talk with Grievance Committee member, First Officer Brian Baldwin. Brian discusses disruption pay for pilots, including when a trip becomes eligible for disruption,...
In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington. Marty discusses the latest updates from February's build week.. He also dives into key topics...
February 14, 1975 saw the release of the second album by Canadian power trio Rush, Fly By Night. But it was the debut of Neil Peart with the band - a well read and empathetic man who would go on to be hailed as one of the greatest rock drummers of all time. Not only would his attention to detail but his relentless challenging of himself pushed Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson to continue to grow. Neil also took over as the lyricist for the band mixing in pieces from the many books that kept him fascinated. From Ayn Rand to JRR Tolkien, Neil injects his literary phrases into hard driving and otherworldly riffs that are signature to Rush. Songs like Anthem and Fly By Night are as rock solid 50 years later as the day they were released and Neil's lyrics of wanderlust and yearning for a unique life continue to offer hope. By-Tor and the Snow Dog saw Rush starting to grapple with the more progressive rock they admired coming from Yes and is the start of the concepts that would drive them to greatness on 2112 and Hemispheres. Though Alex Lifeson's guitar is fierce throughout the rockers, he also breaks out nylon for Making Memories, Rivendell and In The End - we even get to hear a little slide from Lerxst! The final 3 tracks may not be the most memorable in the catalog but it shows the boys were still willing to experiment, never to be pigeon-holed. For Rush fans, this is a classic. Check out our new website: Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Visit our sponsor RareVinyl.com and use the code UGLY to save 10%! Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
February 14, 1975 saw the release of the second album by Canadian power trio Rush, Fly By Night. But it was the debut of Neil Peart with the band - a well read and empathetic man who would go on to be hailed as one of the greatest rock drummers of all time. Not only would his attention to detail but his relentless challenging of himself pushed Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson to continue to grow. Neil also took over as the lyricist for the band mixing in pieces from the many books that kept him fascinated. From Ayn Rand to JRR Tolkien, Neil injects his literary phrases into hard driving and otherworldly riffs that are signature to Rush. Songs like Anthem and Fly By Night are as rock solid 50 years later as the day they were released and Neil's lyrics of wanderlust and yearning for a unique life continue to offer hope. By-Tor and the Snow Dog saw Rush starting to grapple with the more progressive rock they admired coming from Yes and is the start of the concepts that would drive them to greatness on 2112 and Hemispheres. Though Alex Lifeson's guitar is fierce throughout the rockers, he also breaks out nylon for Making Memories, Rivendell and In The End - we even get to hear a little slide from Lerxst! The final 3 tracks may not be the most memorable in the catalog but it shows the boys were still willing to experiment, never to be pigeon-holed. For Rush fans, this is a classic. Check out our new website: Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Visit our sponsor RareVinyl.com and use the code UGLY to save 10%! Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington. Marty discusses ongoing challenges in pilot scheduling including declining BLGs, revisions, extensions, lower reserve coverage,...
In this podcast episode, we talk with Trip Services Committee Chair Captain Don Unwin and Vice Chair First Officer Jackie Crawford. They discuss the work of their committee and explain...
In this episode of our podcast, we talk with R&I Committee Chair Captain Kevin Biggins. Kevin provides an update on the current work of the R&I Committee and discusses the...
In this podcast episode, we talk with Critical Incident Response Program (CIRP) Chair Captain Ken Dubinski. Ken explains that CIRP is a peer-to-peer program under the Pilot Assistance Committee and...
In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Pilot-to-Pilot (P2P) Committee Chair Captain Andrew Harmon. Andrew discusses the committee's recent work with the lanyard rollout and the new QR...
In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington. Marty discusses the December 2024 build week and the recent SIG Quarterly meeting. He also...
In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Grievance Committee Vice Chair Captain Mary Murphy and Contract Enforcement staff member Rivers Powers. Mary and Rivers explain the close relationship...
In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington. Marty discusses the November 2024 build week, the observations the committee is seeing in regard...
