Podcasts about fnk

It's Episode 72 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme was It's Gonna Be May! Hold onto your high-tops and dust off those choreography moves—boy band season is here! Mike and Joe are back with the ultimate springtime sing-along on this week’s episode, It’s Gonna Be May, where our FNK family rocks the mic with their favorite boy band bangers from every era. Think catchy hooks, synchronized vibes, and all the swoon-worthy moments you secretly love! Whether you’re team NSYNC, Backstreet, Beatles, or rooting for today’s pop-punk princes, we’ve got you covered. So grab your air mic, recruit your karaoke crew, and get ready to shower the stage with high-energy harmonies and nostalgic feels! FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE ALONGSIDE HOSTS Mike Wiston AND Joe Rubin: Eric Dubrofsky kicks us off with “Young Blood” by 5 Seconds of Summer—modern pop-punk meets boy-band swagger. Get ready to jump! Rachel Everest melts hearts with “God Must Have Spent a Little More Time On You” by NSYNC—tissues at the ready! Glenn Carberry takes us back in time with “Save The Last Dance For Me” by The Drifters—doo-wop bliss and smooth moves! Jessica Spark lights up the stage with “As Long As You Love Me” by Backstreet Boys—iconic chorus, major feels! Jeff Smith surprises us with “I’m Still Fine” by Red Clay Strays—fresh original with classic boy-band vibes. Zack Vanderzande brings the drama with “Incomplete” by Backstreet Boys—goosebumps guaranteed! Rick Mendoza adds a twist of Fab Four magic with “Love Me Do” by The Beatles—vintage charm, timeless fun! Jennifer Adams closes the show with the anthem for spring: “It’s Gonna Be Me” by NSYNC—ready to scream “MAY!” at the top of your lungs? Get your playlist on, invite your friends, and let’s karaoke our way into May with the catchiest hooks, the biggest high notes, and a whole lot of fun. Boy bands are forever—and so is karaoke! Love what you hear? Join the Friday Night Karaoke Facebook group here and be part of the magic! It's negativity free, ad-free, and all about the music: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Episode 71 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme was Party Like It's Spring Break! Dust off your shades and crank up the tunes—Mike and Joe are bringing the sunshine with a brand-new episode of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast: Party Like It’s Spring Break! We’ve rounded up the most feel-good, energy-boosting performances from our FNK Facebook group to celebrate everything spring: longer days, warmer breezes, and that unbeatable spring break spirit. Whether you’re by the pool, road-tripping with friends, or just dreaming of beach vibes, this episode has the perfect soundtrack to get you dancing, singing, and smiling. FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE ALONGSIDE HOSTS Mike Wiston AND Joe Rubin: Jennifer Adams kicks things off with the ultimate sunny anthem, “Steal My Sunshine” by LEN. It’s a pure dose of feel-good nostalgia! Mike Tahir speeds into spring with “Fast Car” by Luke Combs (originally Tracy Chapman), blending heartfelt lyrics with a fresh, upbeat twist. Lauren Gregg brings the heat with “Toxic” by Britney Spears—because nothing says spring break like an irresistible beat! Rachel Everest gets the party started with “This Is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan. Turn it up and let the good times roll! Rick Mendoza rides the wave of classic rock with “Rock and Roll Music” by the Beach Boys. Surf’s up, FNK style! Charles Johnson cruises into spring with the soulful “Cruisin’” by Smokey Robinson—perfect for those sunset drives. AsthmaBully Jones pumps up the energy with “Blister in the Sun” by Violent Femmes, guaranteed to get feet moving and hearts racing. Angel Lark wraps up the episode with “Hurts So Good” by John Mellencamp, a rockin’ finale that’ll leave you feeling alive and ready for more! So grab your favorite drink, gather your friends, and press play—because spring break vibes are here, and FNK is the place to be. Let’s karaoke into spring! Love what you hear? Join the Friday Night Karaoke Facebook group here and be part of the magic! It's negativity free, ad-free, and all about the music: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Episode 70 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme was Breakup & Heartbreak Songs! Valentine’s Day is over... and love is so last week. This week on the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, Mike and Joe are diving headfirst into the FNK ExFiles—a heartbreak-fueled, soul-baring, sometimes hilarious, and always powerful collection of breakup and heartache songs brought to life by the amazing FNK community. It’s the ultimate anti-Valentine’s celebration, packed with raw emotion, witty revenge anthems, and the kind of karaoke therapy we all need from time to time. Whether you’re nursing a broken heart or just love a good breakup jam, this episode is guaranteed to hit all the right (and wrong) notes—in the best way possible. FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE ALONGSIDE HOSTS Mike Wiston AND Joe Rubin: Janee Luts D'Ippolito kicks it off with a hauntingly beautiful version of "Creep" by Radiohead. Moody, emotional, and absolutely gripping. Anthony Gorby Sr tugs at the heartstrings with "I Can Still Make Cheyenne" by George Strait. Classic country storytelling at its finest. Angel Lark lets loose with "Love Stinks" by J. Geils Band. It’s bitter, it’s bold, and it’s a total bop. Mike Wiston brings the dramatic flair with "Somebody Kill Me" from The Wedding Singer. Darkly hilarious and oddly relatable. Karen Pavkov says exactly what we’re all thinking with "No More F***s to Give" by Thomas Benjamin. It’s cheeky, empowering, and a total mood. Eric Dubrofsky offers some heartfelt healing with "It'll Be Okay" by Shawn Mendes. Gentle, soothing, and full of hope. Dana LaValle turns the tables with "Gives You Hell" by The All-American Rejects. A perfect revenge anthem with serious singalong energy. Kevin Parish Sr closes the show with a punchy and fun cover of "The Breakup Song" by Greg Kihn Band. A retro jam that still hits hard. So grab some ice cream, throw on your best breakup playlist vibes, and join us for an episode that proves heartbreak sounds a lot better with a mic in hand. Let’s karaoke those ExFiles—FNK style! Love what you hear? Join the Friday Night Karaoke Facebook group here and be part of the magic! It's negativity free, ad-free, and all about the music: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Episode 69 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme was TV, Movie, and Cartoon themes! Get ready for the ultimate nostalgia trip! This week on the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, Mike and Joe are diving into the world of Movie, TV, and Cartoon Themes, featuring incredible covers from our FNK community. From iconic movie moments to classic TV anthems and animated adventures, this episode has something for everyone! Whether you grew up singing along to these tunes or just discovered them, these performances will have you smiling, singing, and reminiscing about your favorite on-screen memories. FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE ALONGSIDE HOSTS Mike Wiston AND Joe Rubin: Angel Lark brings the groove with a funky rendition of "Car Wash" from Car Wash. It’s a disco classic you’ll love! Keymo Coleman powers up with the "Pokémon Theme Song," igniting your inner trainer and bringing all the adventure vibes! Eric Dubrofsky swings into action with "Spiderman" from Spiderman. You’ll be humming this one all day! Jennifer Adams delivers a heartfelt cover of "Su**de is Painless" from MASH, reminding us of the emotion behind this timeless theme. Brian Kennedy enchants us with "Little Wonders" from Meet the Robinsons, a performance full of heart and inspiration. Joe Rubin & Dana LaValle light up the stage with a high-energy duet of "You’re The One That I Want" from Grease. It’s electrifying! Kara Rurup takes us to Cheers with "Where Everybody Knows Your Name," a warm and nostalgic singalong. Mike Wiston taps into gamer nostalgia with the "Opening Title Theme" from Super Mario Brothers Super Show. It’s a level-up moment! Paul Bright brings drama and flair with "One Life to Live" from the iconic soap opera. Jeff Matusicky wraps it up with "Dracula’s Lament" from Forgetting Sarah Marshall, a hilarious and theatrical performance. So grab some popcorn, hit play, and join us for a celebration of the most iconic theme songs ever created. Whether you’re a fan of superheroes, sitcoms, or Saturday morning cartoons, this episode is sure to hit all the right notes. Let’s karaoke—FNK style! Love what you hear? Join the Friday Night Karaoke Facebook group here and be part of the magic! It's negativity free, ad-free, and all about the music: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Episode 68 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the focus was on theme of the week winners in the Friday Night Karaoke Facebook group from 2024. It’s time to kick off the new year with style, music, and all the FNK vibes you love! In this week’s episode of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, Mike and Joe are taking a look back at 2024’s Theme of the Week winners, featuring incredible performances from our FNK community. These are the songs that defined a year of creativity, passion, and unforgettable karaoke moments. Get ready to party like it’s 2024, with a playlist that spans iconic classics, heartfelt ballads, and even an original song! This episode is all about celebrating the talent and spirit of the FNK family. FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE ALONGSIDE HOSTS Mike Wiston AND Joe Rubin: Stephen Strong melts hearts with a soulful rendition of "All of Me" by John Legend. His performance is as powerful as it is beautiful! Mike Tahir cranks up the energy with "All Star" by Smashmouth. You’ll be singing along in no time—it’s a total blast! Bonnie Richelle brings timeless charm with "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" by The Beatles. It’s a feel-good hit that never gets old. Erik Copper shares his original song "Limitless," showcasing his incredible songwriting talent and flow. This one’s truly special! Lauren Gregg stuns with a captivating cover of "Killing Me Softly" by Fugees. Her voice will leave you spellbound. Nancy Van Eindhoven delivers a powerful and emotional performance of "One" by U2, reminding us of the unity and hope music can inspire. Tee Bone brings a touch of nostalgia with "Everybody’s Talkin" by Harry Nilsson, transporting us to simpler, soulful times. Keith Hudson closes the show with a heartfelt rendition of "Live Like You Were Dying" by Tim McGraw. It’s a performance full of inspiration and heart. Join us as we celebrate the best of 2024 in karaoke, with performances that will make you laugh, sing, and maybe even shed a tear. Whether you’re an FNK regular or new to the community, this episode is the perfect way to kick off the year with music and joy. Let’s karaoke—2024 style! Love what you hear? Join the Friday Night Karaoke Facebook group here and be part of the magic! It's negativity free, ad-free, and all about the music: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Episode 67 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme of the week was #FNKHocusPocus. It's that spooky time of year again, and Mike and Joe are conjuring up some karaoke magic with a special Halloween-themed episode of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast: Hocus Pocus! This week's show is packed with eerie vibes, spooky classics, and all the fun you could wish for in a haunted karaoke night. From rock anthems to creepy ballads, these songs will have you dancing with ghosts and howling at the moon. So grab your witches' hats, turn up the volume, and get ready for a night of spine-tingling karaoke fun! FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE ALONGSIDE HOSTS Mike Wiston AND Joe Rubin: Marc Cross kicks off the Halloween party with a classic, delivering a frightfully fun version of "Monster Mash" by Bobby "Boris" Pickett. It's a graveyard smash! Angel Lark sets the spooky mood with her haunting cover of "Spooky" by Dusty Springfield. Get ready for some chills and thrills! Edmond Themeli rocks the mic with a wild and wicked rendition of "Hey Stoopid" by Alice Cooper. It's Halloween rock at its best! Dana LaValle casts a spell with "A Little Wicked" by Valerie Broussard. Her eerie performance will send shivers down your spine! Katie Rose takes things up a notch with an electrifying cover of "Dragula" by Rob Zombie. Prepare for some high-octane, Halloween energy! Lauren Gregg channels her inner Frank-N-Furter with a bold performance of "Sweet Transvestite" from The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Let's do the Time Warp again! Nanna Katajamäki wraps up the show with a magical and haunting rendition of "Come Little Children" from Hocus Pocus. It's enchanting, it's spooky, and it's the perfect way to end the episode! So light your jack-o'-lanterns, grab some candy, and join us for a ghoulishly good time on the Hocus Pocus episode of FNK. With songs that range from creepy to campy, this episode will get you in the Halloween spirit like never before. Let's karaoke—witches and warlocks welcome! Love what you hear? Join the official Friday Night Karaoke FB group, a completely negativity free karaoke destination, and be part of the action! www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke. Hope to see you there!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Episode 66 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme of the week was #FNKIconic. Lights, camera, SING! This week's episode of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast is all about those unforgettable movie moments that come to life through music. Join Mike and Joe as they dive into the magic of Iconic Movie Songs, featuring incredible performances from our FNK community. These are the songs that made movie scenes legendary, and now our talented members are putting their own spin on them! From heartfelt ballads to high-energy singalongs, this episode will have you reliving your favorite movie memories while singing along to the hits that defined the silver screen. FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE ALONGSIDE HOSTS Mike Wiston AND Joe Rubin: Paul Bright & Heather Gurnari kick things off with a powerhouse duet of "Suddenly Seymour" from Little Shop of Horrors. It's the perfect mix of fun and drama! Eric Dubrofsky slows things down with a soulful rendition of "If I Could Change The World" from Phenomenon. Get ready to feel all the emotions! Bonnie Richelle takes us back to the dance floor with her cover of "Be My Baby" from Dirty Dancing. You won't want to stay seated for this one! Chris Gonzales brings classic romance with "I Just Called To Say I Love You" from Woman in Red. It's sweet, smooth, and oh-so-timeless. Mimi Walt lights up the mic with "I Love You Baby" from 10 Things I Hate About You. It's playful, it's fun, and it'll have you singing along in no time. Rick Mendoza rocks out with "Fox on the Run" from Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2. Get ready for some serious space vibes and classic rock energy! Marc Cross rounds out the episode with a high-octane performance of "East Bound & Down" from Smokey and the Bandit. It's a fast-paced, foot-tapping good time! So grab some popcorn, turn up the volume, and join us for a musical journey through the most iconic movie songs of all time. Whether you're a fan of the big screen or just love great music, this episode is packed with fun, nostalgia, and FNK magic. Let's hit play and sing along! Love what you hear? Join the official Friday Night Karaoke FB group, a completely negativity free karaoke destination, and be part of the action! www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke. Hope to see you there!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Episode 65 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme of the week was #FNKPrev10 Dust off your flip phones and get ready to travel back to the era of frosted tips and pop-punk anthems on this week's episode of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, “Early 2000s”! Mike and Joe are back with a playlist that'll have you reminiscing about the days of MySpace and mixtapes, featuring incredible performances of your favorite hits from the early 2000s, all brought to life by our talented FNK community. From pop bangers to rock anthems, this episode is packed with nostalgia and energy, guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and have you singing along from start to finish. FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE ALONGSIDE HOSTS Mike Wiston AND Joe Rubin: Heather Gurnari kicks things off with a fun and catchy rendition of "All About That Bass" by Meghan Trainor. Get ready to groove to this modern classic with a retro vibe! Paul Bright slows it down with a smooth and soulful cover of "Slow Hands" by Niall Horan. This performance is all about the feels! Jennifer Adams channels her inner pop star with an electrifying cover of "Paparazzi" by Lady Gaga. Get ready for some serious star power! Kerri Macfarlane brings the party with a high-energy performance of "Shut Up" by Black Eyed Peas. This one's sure to get you moving! Joel Davis tugs at the heartstrings with a heartfelt rendition of "Tangled Up in You" by Staind. Prepare for an emotional journey! Mike Wiston rocks out with "Seven Nation Army" by The White Stripes, delivering a performance that's as iconic as the song itself! Bonnie Richelle wraps up the episode with a fun and funky cover of "Forget You" by CeeLo Green. You won't be able to get this one out of your head! So, grab your favorite snack, turn up the volume, and join us for a musical trip down memory lane. Whether you were jamming out to these tunes in high school or discovering them for the first time, the "Early 2000s" episode is a celebration of an unforgettable era in music. Let's karaoke, FNK style! Love what you hear? Join the official Friday Night Karaoke FB group, a completely negativity free karaoke destination, and be part of the action! www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke. Hope to see you there!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Episode 63 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme of the week was #FNKDisney! Hey FNK Fam! Mike and Joe are back with an enchanting new episode that's bursting with Disney magic! In this week's episode, they dive into the incredible Disney karaoke covers submitted during #FNKDisney week. Get ready to jam along, hear some amazing stories, and have a ton of fun! But that's not all! Mike and Joe chat about life, the upcoming FNK karaoke events in Malaysia and Orlando, their favorite music, and even the best wig selection tips for traveling karaoke stars. This episode is a celebration of all things Disney and karaoke, so don't miss out on the fun! Tune in, sing along, and let the magic of Disney bring a smile to your face. Keep singing and shining, FNK Family! FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE ALONGSIDE HOSTS MIKE WISTON AND JOE RUBIN: Eric Dubrofsky kicks things off with the heartfelt "Knowing What I Know Now" from Wish. Bonnie Richelle paints a beautiful picture with "Colors of the Wind" from Pocahontas. Brett Arellano & Stace Arellano take us "Beyond The Sea" from Finding Nemo/Bobby Darin. Jacob Tyloch gets us ready for battle with "Make A Man Out of You" from Mulan. Mike Wiston brings the genie to life with "Friend Like Me" from Aladdin. Tyler Turcotte gives a regal performance with "Prince Ali- REPRISE" from Aladdin. Mimi Walt inspires us with "The Climb" from the Hannah Montana Movie. Erik Copper takes on the boisterous "Gaston" from Beauty & The Beast. Simone Tellier wraps things up with the touching "You'll Be In My Heart" from Tarzan. Love what you hear? Join the official Friday Night Karaoke FB group, a completely negativity free karaoke destination, and be part of the action! www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke. Hope to see you there!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SEASON 3 of the FNK Podcast has launched (with our 62nd episode), and the theme of the week was #FNK60s! This time, with special guest: Michael Burrows! Hey FNK family! This week, we're turning the clock back to the swinging '60s with a groovy "60s Rewind" episode, featuring the iconic Michael Burrows from Brand Music and some of our very own FNK rockstars! Join us on this nostalgic ride as Michael lends his experience and vast musical wisdom, discussing these classic, timeless tracks and more! Tune in, turn up, and let's rewind to the 60s! Catch the full episode and groove along with us—because the 60s never really went out of style! Michael Burrows is an Australian singer-songwriter known for his soulful melodies and captivating lyrics. With a diverse musical background spanning genres and collaborations with renowned artists, Michael brings a unique perspective to the stage, captivating audiences with his heartfelt performances. From his acclaimed track 'Please Don't Cry' to his innovative work in brand music, Michael's journey in the industry promises to inspire and entertain all music-loving karaoke enthusiasts tuning in tonight. You can find Michael and his work on his channels: WEB: https://brandmusic.com.au or https://michaelburrowsmusic.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@michaelburrowsmusic8484 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1WRApQQ2Fzf6J81y0PFoYq FB: http://www.facebook.com/michaelburrowsmusic IG: https://www.instagram.com/michaelburrowsmusic/ FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE ALONGSIDE HOSTS MIKE WISTON, JOE RUBIN, AND MICHAEL BURROWS:  Dive into the decade with Angela Worthington as she brings the sass with "Son of a Preacher Man" by Dusty Springfield. Can I get an amen?   Catch the vibe with Tee Bone, who's keeping it cool and smooth with "Everybody's Talkin'" by Nilsson. We're all ears, Tee!  Feel the love as Bonnie Richelle builds us up with her joyful rendition of "Build Me Up Buttercup" by The Foundations. Guaranteed, you'll be feeling on top of the world!   Rock out with Stace Williams & Brett Arellano as they bring the house down with "HUSH" by Deep Purple. Shh... listen to that roar!  Drift away with Susanne Tellmann as she captures the spirit of the era with Bob Dylan's poetic "Blowing in the Wind." Answers aplenty in her performance!  And get ready for a full-blown Beatles bash as Heather Gurnari, Jacob Tyloch, Luke Feliu, Sarah Keen, Mimi Walt, Simone Tellier, & Jennifer Adams come together for "Ob-la-di-Ob-la-da." Life goes on, yeah, in the most fab way with this ensemble! Love what you hear? Join the official Friday Night Karaoke FB group, a completely negativity free karaoke destination, and be part of the action! www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke. Hope to see you there!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Episode 61 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme of the week was #FNKBadRomance Hey there, FNK stars! It's time to dive deep into the tunes of heartache and liberation with our post-Valentine's Day special, "Caught in a Bad Romance"! Forget the flowers and chocolates; we're bringing you the raw, unfiltered side of love with our very own FNK members laying down their best breakup and heartbreak covers. Tune in, sing along, and maybe shed a tear or two with us. It's all about the music, the memories, and moving on. Join us for this rollercoaster of emotions, and remember, in the end, it's all about hitting the high notes – in life and in karaoke! FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE ALONGSIDE HOSTS MIKE WISTON AND JOE RUBIN:  Marc Cross kicks us off with Alan Jackson's "I Don't Even Know Your Name," setting the tone for tales of love gone wrong.   Jennifer Adams takes the mic with Pink's "Who Knew," reminding us all that hindsight's 20/20 when it comes to lost love.   Mimi Walt & Cynthia Van Belle team up to unleash the fury with Alanis Morissette's "You Oughta Know." Brace yourselves; it's going to get intense!   Tee Bone turns up the heat and the heartache with the haunting "Wicked Game" by Chris Isaak, proving that love can be the most wicked game of all.   Katie Rose is all about the rock 'n' roll remedy with Joan Jett's "I Hate Myself For Lovin' You" – because sometimes, you just gotta belt it out!   Kevin Parrish Sr. brings a classic twist with Bob Seger's "Sunspot Baby," taking us on a journey of love and disappearance.   Sarah Keen lays it all out with Alison Moyet's "All Cried Out," bringing soulful sounds to our heartbreak anthology.   Crossing Mars & Heather Bianchi take on the power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Bonnie Tyler, because nothing says 'breakup' like a total eclipse of the heart!   And Karen Pavkov rounds us off with the ultimate response anthem, Frankee's "FURB (F*** U Right Back)." Talk about a clapback in song form!  Love what you hear? Join the official Friday Night Karaoke FB group, a completely negativity free karaoke destination, and be part of the action! www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke. Hope to see you there!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Episode 60 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme of the week was #FNKBroadway Once upon a time, in a vibrant Facebook group not so far away, the FNK community embarked on a melodious quest to "Bring Out Your Broadway."  This week, our enchanting podcast shines a spotlight on the stars who've taken the stage, bringing Broadway and Off-Broadway into our hearts and homes.  Gather round, dear members of this magical karaoke kingdom, for a night of storytelling through song, where dreams are sung, and songs are lived.  Tune in, cheer on, and maybe even find your next Broadway number to conquer.  And remember, in the world of FNK, everyone's a star, and every song tells a story. So, what's yours? FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE ALONGSIDE HOSTS MIKE WISTON AND JOE RUBIN: Nancy Van Eindhoven kicks off the show with a razzle-dazzle, bringing "All That Jazz" from Chicago, reminding us that life's just a grand cabaret.  Darin Heninger reaches for the "Stars" of Les Misérables, proving that amidst the barricades of life, we can find our light.  Grace M ByteKween takes us on a lavish spree with "Big Spender" from Sweet Charity, where every note counts in the currency of song.  Paul Bright ascends beyond the fire escapes of West Side Story with "Somewhere," finding a place for us in his vocal embrace.  Heather Gurnari reveals the "Heart of Stone" from SIX, but fear not, for her voice is anything but cold, thawing the iciest of hearts.  Simone Tellier makes a bold "Leap of Faith" with The Lion King, reminding us that the circle of life is filled with melodies untold.  Niki Brown confesses "I'm Not That Girl" from Wicked, weaving a tapestry of longing and unspoken dreams with every note.  And Jeff Matusicky, with a twinkle in his eye, declares "You'll Be Back" from Hamilton, ensuring his royal decree is heard across the FNK realms.  Love what you hear? Join the official Friday Night Karaoke FB group, a completely negativity free karaoke destination, and be part of the action! www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke. Hope to see you there!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Episode 59 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme of the week was #FNKFreshmen Hey FNKers!  Get ready for a special treat as we introduce the stars of our latest podcast episode: the sensational FNK Freshmen!   Tune in now to hear these amazing FNK Freshmen pour their hearts into every note. Trust us, you don't want to miss this episode! Use #FNKFreshmen to share your applause and support. Let's show these newcomers some big FNK love!  FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE ALONGSIDE HOSTS MIKE WISTON AND JOE RUBIN: First up, Edmond Themeli is going to take you on a heartfelt journey with "Alone" by Heart. His performance is nothing short of spectacular, proving he's never alone in talent!  Then, Denise Harvey brings soulful elegance to "At Last" by Etta James. Her rendition is so captivating, it feels like our wait for such a voice has finally ended! Gyn Kath is ready to rock your world with "Don't Speak" by No Doubt. Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster that speaks volumes without saying a word!  Kellyann Stiksma brings a magical touch to "Don't Dream It's Over" by Sixpence None The Richer. Her voice will make you believe dreams are just beginning, not ending!  Michael English is here to serenade you with "Stay With Me" by Sam Smith. His soul-stirring rendition will have you wishing the song never ends!  Then, Clay Louallen takes the stage with "Mad World" by Gary Jules. His hauntingly beautiful performance proves it's a mad, mad world, but there's sanity in music!  And finally, Heidi Shea makes waves with "Me and You" by Kenny Chesney. Her rendition is like a sunny day at the beach - warm, inviting, and full of joy!  Love what you hear? Join the official Friday Night Karaoke FB group, a completely negativity free karaoke destination, and be part of the action! www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke. Hope to see you there!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Episode 57 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme of the week was #FNK70s! It's time to dust off those bell-bottoms for #FNK70s week! Groove into the heart of the disco era with your favorite 70s jams. Whether you're a "Dancing Queen" or a "Rocket Man," the FNK community grabbed their mics and showed us how they are "Stayin' Alive" with the classics. Be a "Super Trouper" and bring some "Hot Stuff" to the party—let's "Get it On" and fill the FNK airwaves with the soul of the 70s! Can you dig it? FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE ALONGSIDE HOSTS MIKE WISTON AND JOE RUBIN: James R Isaac III with Just the Way You Are by Billy Joel Brett Arellano & Stace Williams with Stop Dragging My Heart Around by Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty Nanna Katajamäki with No Woman No Cry by Bob Marley Jeff Matusicky with I Write the Songs by Barry Mailow Cynthia Van Belle with Fire by The Pointer Sisters Ram Trukkz with Dust in the Wind by Kansas Jennifer Adams & Eric Dubrofsky with Horse With No Name by America Mike Wiston with Anarchy in the UK by Sex Pistols Joe Rubin & Dana LaValle with You're the One That I Want by Grease Love what you hear? Join the official Friday Night Karaoke FB group, a completely negativity free karaoke destination, and be part of the action! www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke. Hope to see you there!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Episode 55 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme of the week was #FNKAnimated!  Ready to be "Part of Our World" on this animated karaoke adventure?  In this episode of Friday Night Karaoke, we're lighting up the skies with iconic anthems that defined our cartoon-filled days! From Toy Story's promise "You've Got a Friend in Me" to the romantic tones of "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," our FNK family is belting out pure magic. Dive deep with Ariel, soar high with Pocahontas' "Colors of the Wind," and "See the Light" with Rapunzel. And hey, who could resist the nostalgic jingles of "The Flintstones" and "Darkwing Duck"? Whether you're waiting for "Someday My Prince Will Come" or just vibing with "Jack's Lament", this episode promises animated bliss. Don't just hum along, be a part of this animated journey and sing with us under our FNK stars!  FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE ALONGSIDE HOSTS MIKE WISTON AND JOE RUBIN: Jeff Matusicky with You Got a Friend in Me from Toy Story Dianne Knight with Part of Your World from The Little Mermaid Mimi Walt with Colors of the Wind from Pocahontas Marcos Muñoz and Tyler Turcotte with The Flintstones from The Flintstones Brett Arellano and Simone Tellier with Can You Feel the Love Tonight from The Lion King Niki Brown with I Won't Say I'm in Love from Hercules Eric Dubrofsky with Darkwing Duck from Darkwing Duck Paul Bright with Jack's Lament from The Nightmare Before Christmas Charley Jaeger with Someday My Price Will Come from Snow White Katie Rose with I See the Light from Tangled Love what you hear? Join the official Friday Night Karaoke FB group, a completely negativity free karaoke destination, and be part of the action! www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke. Hope to see you there!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Episode 54 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme of the week was #FNKGuiltyPleasures! Welcome to the 'Guilty Pleasures' episode where FNK stars let their secret song loves shine! From basking in the 'Sunshine' with Katrina, indulging in a 'Sexy Thing' moment with Hot Chocolate, to a daring Britney 'Oops'—the guilty vibes are infectious. Experience 'Billie Jean' in a fresh Cornell style, or dare to say 'Nothing Compares 2 U' to Sinead's hit. Meatloaf and Simply Red show us, sometimes, 'Two Out of Three Ain't Bad' and 'Holding Back the Years' can be a blast. Let's indulge in guilt-free fun, folks! WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS PODCAST ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke/permalink/825401189293030 FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE ALONGSIDE HOSTS MIKE WISTON AND JOE RUBIN: Nick Shepherd - Musician & Performer with Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O'Connor Sarah Keen and Mizter Mark with You Sexy Thing by Hot Chocolate Eric Dubrofsky with Billie Jean by Michael Jackson (Chris Cornell version) Dana LaValle with Oops I Did It Again by Brittney Spears Reggie Valenzuela with House of the Rising Sun by The Animals Andrew Crawford with Walking on Sunshine by Katrina And The Waves John DeDilippo with Two Out of Three Ain't Bad by Meatloaf Simone Tellier with Holding Back the Years by Simply Red Mike Wiston and Natalie Wiston with Anything You Can Do by Annie Get Your Gun Love what you hear? Join the official Friday Night Karaoke FB group, a completely negativity free karaoke destination, and be part of the action! www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke. Hope to see you there!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Episode 53 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme of the week was #FNKLounge! Dive into the velvety sea of our 'Lounge Music' episode where FNK stars are making waves! They've gotten 'Lucky' with Daft Punk's beats, untangled the charm of 'Tongue Tied', and turned the 'White Wedding' into a jazzy feast. From hitting 'Fever' pitch with Peggy Lee to channeling their inner King of Pop with 'Beat It', they've transformed these hits into soothing serenades. If you thought you knew what 'Just The Way You Are' sounded like, wait till you hear it lounge-style! Tune in to get your groove on, folks! FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE ALONGSIDE HOSTS MIKE WISTON AND JOE RUBIN: Stace Williams and Anna-Karin Andershed with Get Lucky by Daft Punk Karen Pavkov with Tongue Tied by Earl Jessica Latham with 7 Nation Army by White Stripes Augusto Lugoboni with White Wedding by Billy Idol Dianne Knight with Smile by Charlie Chaplin Nick Shepherd - Musician & Performer with Fever by Peggy Lee Mimi Walt with At Last by Etta james Marcos Muñoz with Beat It by Michael Jackson James R. Isaac III with Just The Way You Are by Billy Joel Love what you hear? Join the official Friday Night Karaoke FB group, a completely negativity free karaoke destination, and be part of the action! www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke. Hope to see you there!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Episode 51 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme of the week was #FNKLadiesNight! Hit play on 'Ladies Night' where FNK's finest bring the house down! Feel the 'Summertime' vibes with Ella's classic, then jet off with Jefferson Airplane's 'Somebody to Love'. We've got the sweet, soulful taste of 'Tennessee Whiskey', and a heart-tugging plea to 'Save Me from Myself'. Go timeless with Enya's 'Only Time', and hold your heart as we ask 'How Do I Live'. We're 'Falling In and Out of Love' before meeting 'Someone Like You'. And just when you think it's over, we'll catch you in a 'Rapture'! Dive in! FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE ALONGSIDE HOSTS MIKE WISTON AND JOE RUBIN: Khara Gregory and Rachel De Barra with Somebody To Love by Jefferson Airplane Karen Pavkov with Save Me From Myself by Christina Aguilera Monique West - Singer with Tennessee Whiskey by Chris Stapleton Jennifer Adams with Only Time by Enya Carly Bird with Falling In And Out of Love by Alicia Keys Heather Gurnari with How Do I Live by LeAnn Rimes Simone Tellier with Summertime by Ella Fitzgerald Dianne Knight with Someone Like You by Adele Stace Williams with Rapture by Blondie Love what you hear? Join the official Friday Night Karaoke FB group, a completely negativity free karaoke destination, and be part of the action! www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke. Hope to see you there!

It's Episode 50 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme of the week was #FNKDedication. Hey all you

It's Episode 48 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme of the week was #FNKElvis! January 8th was Elvis Presley's birthday (and consequently FNK Moderator / Behind the Filter's host Mars Cross and FNK Founder Joe Rubin share the same), so that week the FNK community sang songs from the 50s to tip their hats to the King's big day. It's Now Or Never, so how about A Little Less Conversation and a lot more Jailhouse Rock while we build a musical Bridge Over Troubled Water to ignite our Burning Love for karaoke. If I Can Dream, it'll be about Blue Suede Shoes and That's All Right because FNK is Always On My Mind. Don't Be Cruel, and when we post our best Hound Dog, don't Return To Sender since I'm All Shook Up over The Wonder Of You. So pull up to the Heartbreak Hotel in your Long Black Limousine and get ready for our Unchained Melody to ease your Suspicious Minds - this is Elvis week and we just Can't Help Falling In Love with your songs! Featured in this episode alongside hosts Mike Wiston and Joe Rubin: Sarah Keen and Mizter Mark with Hound Dog by Elvis Paul Bright with My Ring Around Your Neck by Elvis AsthmaBully Jones with Burning Love by Elvlis Brett Arellano and Simone Tellier with You Dont Have To Say You Love Me by Elvis (originally Dusty Springfield) Joe Rubin with Let's Play House by Elvis Isabel Aguilar with It's Now Or Never by Elvis James R. Isaac III with The Wonder of You by Elvis (originally by Ray Peterson) Eric Dubrofsky with Love Me Tender by Elvis Shannon Larson with Can't Help Falling in Love by Elvis You Don't Know Me with Ron R. Green by Elvis Love what you hear? Join the official Friday Night Karaoke FB group, a completely negativity free karaoke destination, and be part of the action! www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke. Hope to see you there!

It's Episode 46 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme of the week was #FNKParty! This week was all about bringing all the most festive, high energy, year ending, party-til-the-sun-comes-up vibes straight to the FNK group feed (and straight to your eardrums). Featured in this episode alongside hosts Mike Wiston and Joe Rubin: Kristoff Crafton with Drink Myself Drunk by Rebel Son Simone Tellier and Brett Arellano with Mustang Sally by Wilson Pickett Andrew Frisbie and Arjun Tyler with If I Had a Million Dollars by Barenaked Ladies Ronnie Sheirer with I'm a Believer by The Monkeys (and Smashmouth) Joe Rubin and Dana Lavalle with You're the One That I Want by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John Heather Gurnari and Karen Kolar with Pontoon by Little Big Town Ray Cox and Toni Kane with Don't Rock the Jukebox by Alan Jackson Rita Fryer with Raise Your Glass by Pink AsthmaBully Jones and Levy Alturas, featuring Reggie Valenzuela, Healther Gurnari, Eric Dubrofsky, Jennifer Adams, Isabel Aguilar, KJ Welch, Luke Feliu, Jacob Tyloch, Sandy Cruz, and Katie Rose with Higher Ground by Red Hot Chili Peppers Love what you hear? Join the official Friday Night Karaoke FB group, a completely negativity free karaoke destination, and be part of the action! www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke. Hope to see you there!

It's Episode 44 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme of the week was #FNKDiva! It was DIVA week in FNK, and our karaoke rockstars sang songs from some of their favorite Divas throughout music history! So Express Yourself because Someone Like You is Stronger than Jenny From The Block or a Genie in a Bottle when you Roar your music to the world. Just Give Me a Reason to Adore You while we Party in the USA because Love Don't Cost a Thing and we can chase this Bad Romance ...Baby One More Time. Whenever, Wherever we sing, we'll be sure to sing Back to Back because FNK is our Umbrella and What's Love Got To Do With It anyway? Our Hips Don't Lie so step away from that Window Seat and Come Into My World so we can rock this Firework like a Wrecking Ball one more time! Featured in this episode alongside hosts Mike Wiston and Joe Rubin: Gregory Sams with I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston Eric Dubrofsky and Heather Gurnari with Rumor Has It by Adele Joy Teha and Levy Alturas with Umbrella (PMJB Version) by Rihanna Karen Kolar with You Know I'm No Good by Amy Winehouse Andrew Crawford with My All by Mariah Carey James R. Isaac III with Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston Simone Tellier with Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow by The Shirelles Toni Kane with At Last by Etta James Love what you hear? Join the official Friday Night Karaoke FB group, a completely negativity free karaoke destination, and be part of the action! www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke. Hope to see you there!

It's Episode 42 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme of the week was #FNKAcoustic! The incredible artists in FNK dusted off their guitars, brushed off the ivories, and put it all on the table for a week of some of the most amazing acoustic sets you'll ever have the pleasure of listening to! Remember Nirvana Unplugged? Yeah - multiply that by FNK you'll be ready to take this acoustic audio journey with us! Featured in this episode alongside hosts Mike Wiston and Joe Rubin: Jay Thomas with Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton Shannon Larson with Ex's & Oh's by Elle King Nick Shepherd with Rain When I Die by Alice in Chains Heather Gunari with Lose You To Love Me by Selena Gomez Jonathan Barnes with Back to Black by Amy Winehouse Isabel Aguilar with Take My Breath Away by Berlin  AsthmaBully Jones with Mana by Rayando El Sol James Holbert with Mama Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys by Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings  Alphred Moro with Wasting My Time by Default  James Isaac III with Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol Love what you hear? Join the official Friday Night Karaoke FB group, a completely negativity free karaoke destination, and be part of the action! www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke. Hope to see you there!

This Episode i got to hang out with the incredible duo (also my FAVZ) Mike Wiston & Joe Rubin who you might know either through Friday Night Karaoke (FNK) or as the MowPod Boyz/Men (MowMedia) and if you're better than me then BOTH!!We talked about;The birth of Friday Night KaraokeWhy KaraokeMike & Joe's love for KaraokeCommunityMowpod PartiesMowpod in GeneralBeing girl dad with a cool daughterLots of in-between laughter & shit talk Friday Night Karaoke is a pandemic baby & was created for all KARAOKE LOVERS… A-no ads, no gimmicks - just Karaoke! Friday Night Karaoke features amateur artists every week singing the songs they love, just for you! Get your weekly dose of vocal expression & Get featured on the podcast by joining the official Friday Night Karaoke Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraokeThen we got…MowPod which is the largest driver of engaged listeners to many of the most prominent podcasts in the US. Need to grow your podcast audience with real, engaged listeners while meeting your growth goals against realistic KPIs? Look no further. Check out mowpod.com TODAY!!! & Also i support this because i tried their new Beta service for small audiences like mine and that shit brought some downloads and followers my way 100%,  i was amazed by the downloads truly.P.S if you didn't know, now you do… BIG ASS FAN OF THE MOWPOD/FNK BOYZ… Their energy & personality with a little humbleness is my kinda people… (& i want to work with/for them ). Looking forward to our next meet up!Find & Support their podcast Friday Night Karaoke on all platforms Join their FB Group @fridaynightkaraoke  ANDFollow them on IG @fridaynightkaraoke @itsmowpod ******#Podcasting #Podcaster #InstaPod #PodcastHost #Podcast #PodcastAds #MowPod #MowMedia #FNK #FridayNightKaraoke #Canada #Japan #MowpodBoyz #Sushi #OpenBar #PodcastingEvents #Events #Podfest #Booths #Sponsor #LetsSing #Atlanta #ATL #Reels #AtlantaReels #MikeWiston #JoeRubin #Episode4 #NewEpisode #Season5Support the show

It's a special episode of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast featuring none other than Mr. Country himself, Mike Eli from the Eli Young Band! The video version of Episode 41 of the FNK Podcast is now live for #FNKCountry week, and this time we brought along an INCREDIBLE guest to listen to your songs, drop some commentary, and enlighten us with the life, thoughts, and aspirations of a true to life country rockstar! Behind Closed Doors all my Friends in Low Places have the Folsom Prison Blues, but they're Always on My Mind when I'm drinking Strawberry Wine and dancing the Boot Scootin' Boogie. I Should Have Been a Cowboy, but instead I Walk the Line between Your Cheatin' Heart and a Ring of Fire, so Take Me Home Country Roads while I'm Killin' Time Before the Next Teardrop Falls with some Smoky Mountain Rain and a karaoke mic. Mike Eli is the frontman and a founding member of the Eli Young Band - a band that has seen 8 Billboard singles, 4 of which landed #1 in the country charts, and over 2 BILLION streams on Pandora. PLEASE BE SURE TO SHOW MIKE SOME LOVE BY FOLLOWING HIM AND HIS BAND BELOW: Eli Young Band website: https://eliyoungband.com Eli Young Band Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eliyoungband Eli Young Band Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliyoungband Eli Young Band on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOIvDItIQheCkk8tD_xKm1Q Eli Young Band is TOURING! Be sure to catch them near you and give FNK a shoutout when you go!:https://eliyoungband.com/#!/events Featured in this episode alongside hosts Mike Wiston and Joe Rubin, and special guest Mike Eli: Ron R Green with Tennessee Whiskey by Chris Stapleton Autumn Thoennes with Jolene by Dolly Parton Kristoff Crafton with You Can Have the Crown by Sturgill Simpson Lauren Nichol with Unlove You by Jennifer Nettles KC Conner with Your Man by Josh Turner Love what you hear? Join the official Friday Night Karaoke FB group, a completely negativity free karaoke destination, and be part of the action! www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke. Hope to see you there!

It's Episode 40 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme was #FNKMetal! Are you ready? I said.... ARE YOU READY!!!!??? Yeahhhhh! It was #FNKMetal week in Friday Night Karaoke and, you guessed it, our members sang ANY metal song from ANY decade (and ANY metal genre), just as long as they kept the feed rocking all night long! So toss up those horns cuz it's time to get up to some of the most intense music FNK has ever put down! Featured in this episode alongside hosts Mike Wiston and Joe Rubin: Nick Sheppard with Shotgun Blues by Volbeat Lauren Jones with SOS by Apocyliptica Kristof Crafton with Walking on the Moon by The Police Toni Kane with Uninvited by Alanis Morrisette Ram Trukkz with Poison by Alice Cooper Jacob Tyloch with For Whom the Bell Tolls by Metallica Karen Kolar with Unforgiven by Metallica Jennifer Adams with The Steeple by Halestorm Love what you hear? Join the official Friday Night Karaoke FB group, a completely negativity free karaoke destination, and be part of the action! www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke. Hope to see you there!

It's Episode 35 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme was #FNKGrunge!It was GRUNGE week in FNK, so hit up that thrift store, toss on a plaid shirt, rip up those jeans, and don't forget to layer - combat boots are optional. Tomorrow we'll Learn To Fly with The Beautiful People, so bring your Heart Shaped Box Tonight Tonight and Come Out And Play, because What I Got is Epic like a Bullet With Butterfly Wings. No Rain in the forecast, just Everything Zen, so take the Longview and Come As You Are, because we are Alive and FNK is Where It's At. Featured in this episode alongside hosts Mike Wiston and Joe Rubin:- Kristoff Crafton with Outshined by Soundgarden- Carly from Carly Sings with Creep by Radiohead- Levy Alturas with Heart Shaped Box by Nirvana- Heather Gurnari with Lightning Crashes by Live- Eric Dubrofsky with Learn to Fly by Foo Fighters- Maria Mars Cross with No Rain by Blind Melon- May Rockot with #1 Crush by Garbage- Tyler Turcotte with I Get Off by Halestorm- Jennifer Adams with Black Hole Sun by Soundgarden- Alphard Moro with Dissident by Pearl JamLove what you hear? Join the official Friday Night Karaoke FB group, a completely negativity free karaoke destination, and be part of the action! www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke. Hope to see you there!

It's Season 2, Episode 7 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme was Be My Karaoke Valentine!You knew it was coming, and with Valentine's Day just around the corner, this week was all about songs for that special someone in your life (or that future special someone who just hasn't had the pleasure of meeting you yet). Your Song will Take My Breath Away, like a Kiss From a Rose Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher to Such Great Heights, and There Ain't No Mountain High Enough to keep me away from My Girl. The First Time I Saw Your Face I wondered How Deep is Your Love - just know that Time After Time, I'll Stand By You along with the rest of FNK while you sing your Unchained Melody for #FNKValentine. The Power of Love is real, and Truly Madly Deeply you should know that Nothing Compares 2 U.Featured in this episode alongside hosts Mike Wiston and Joe Rubin:- Rockale Levone with Don't Know Why by Norah Jones- Aaron Adams with Chantilly Lace by The Big Bopper- Felicia Saylor Ennis with Halo by Beyonce- Barbara Lentz with I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston- KC Connor with Your Man by Josh Turner- Isabel Aguilar with Chapel of love by The Dixie Cups- Patti Usselman with If I Sing You a Love Song by Bonnie Tyler- Sebastien Turmel with Show Me The Meaning of Being Lonely by Backstreet Boys- Karen Kolar with At Last by Etta James- Vince Williams & Toni Kane with Love Boat (theme song) from The Love BoatLove what you hear? Join the official Friday Night Karaoke FB group, a completely negativity free karaoke destination, and be part of the action! www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke. Hope to see you there!

It's Season 2, Episode 7 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme was Pop Back Into the 80s!It's time to pump up your karaoke to 1.21 gigawatts and take a trip back to the 80s with your favorite FB karaoke group! #FNK80sPop is all about POP songs released between 1980-1989, so Push It to the limit and Bust a Move All Night Long because I Wanna Dance With Somebody at the Love Shack. Don't Stop Believin' that FNK is Never Gonna Give You Up, because Sweet Dreams really are made of this. I've Had The Time of My Life singing with all you Super Freaks, but I Need You Tonight to Walk Like An Egyptian once again, so Jump to the occasion and welcome the energy In The Air Tonight with Open Arms, because we are Hungry Like The Wolf to hear your songs!Featured in this episode alongside hosts Mike Wiston and Joe Rubin:- Kristoff Crafton with Somebody's Watching Me by Rockwell & Michael Jackson- Isabel Aguilar with The Promise by When In Rome- Scott Berg with 867-5309 Jenny by Tommy Tutone- Tracy Lynn with Eternal Flame by The Bangles- Tyler Turcotte with Purple Rain by Prince-Sherman Haywood Cox with Look Away by Chicago- May Rockot with I Think We're Alone Now by Tiffany- Jacob Tyloch with Safety Dance by Men Without Hats- Juana Pizano with Betty Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes- Heather Gunari with Mad World by Tears For FearsLove what you hear? Join the official Friday Night Karaoke FB group, a completely negativity free karaoke destination, and be part of the action! www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke. Hope to see you

It's Season 2, Episode 5 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme was Pop Punk. This week Jaret Reddick of Bowling for Soup stopped by the pop to listen to your songs, drop some commentary, and enlighten us with the life, thoughts, and aspirations of a true-to-life rockstar!We recorded video as well as audio - feel free to give it a watch here (and join the FNK FB community for free while you're at it!): https://fb.watch/aSeqQjtBp8/Stacy's Mom loves Pop Punk, and, Dammit, this is your week to show her that you can Swing, Swing like it's 1985. Welcome to Paradise, because you'll be joining the Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous on Ocean Avenue with your FNK Karaoke. Whether you're a Basket Case or a Sk8er Boi, we'll keep your Dirty Little Secret, and if you're In Too Deep and it Gives You Hell we'll be sure to Dance, Dance the night away til we're all asking What's My Age Again.Jaret Reddick is the frontman and songwriter for Bowling For Soup, the voice of Chuck E Cheese, and the voice of Danny from Disney's Phineas and Ferb (fun fact, Jaret wrote and performed many of the songs on Phineas and Ferb as well, including the Emmy winning theme song)!PLEASE BE SURE TO SHOW JARET SOME LOVE BY FOLLOWING HIM AND HIS PROJECTS BELOW:- Jaret's website: https://www.jaretreddick.com- Jaret goes to the Movies podcast: https://www.jaretgoestothemovies.com/- The Rockstar Dad Show podcast: https://idobi.com/show/the-rockstar-dad-show/- The BFS Fanpage Rampage: https://bfsrocks.podbean.com/Bowling for Soup is TOURING! Be sure to catch them near you and give FNK a shoutout when you go!: https://www.bowlingforsoup.com/tour/FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE ALONGSIDE HOSTS MIKE WISTON AND JOE RUBIN:- Levy Alturas with I Want You So Bad by The Offspring- Jennifer Adams with This is Gospel by Panic at the Disco- Jay Thomas with Time of Your Life by Green Day- Mars Cross with All the Small things (Acoustic) by Blink-182- Heather Gurnari with Still Into You by Paramore- Jacob Tyloch with Right Now by SR-71- Katie Rose with Shut Up and Dance by Walk the Moon- Eric Dubrofsky and Mars Cross with F*** You by Lily AllenLove what you hear? Join the official Friday Night Karaoke FB group, a completely negativity free karaoke destination, and be part of the action! www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke. Hope to see you

It's Season 2, Episode 6 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme was Disney Karaoke, FNK Style!You knew it was coming, and here it is! Disney week is upon us in FNK, so get ready for a Whole New World of karaoke where we Go The Distance to stay One Jump Ahead in a musical World Of Our Own. Love Is A Song, so Let It Go and sing like no one is listening! That's How You Know that For The First Time In Forever the Bare Necessities are all you need, so Be Our Guest and Let's Get Together at the Second Star On The Right, and make #FNKDisney week a Part Of Your World. We recorded video as well as audio - feel free to give it a watch here (and join the FNK FB community for free while you're at it!): https://fb.watch/aHU6TUGf7F/Featured in this episode alongside hosts Mike Wiston and Joe Rubin:- Ron Green with The Circle of Life from The Lion King- Jay Thomas with Kiss the Girl from Little mermaid- Kara Rurup with Cruella DeVil from 101 Dalmatians- Keymo Coleman with Friend Like Me from Aladdin - Jennifer Adams with Love - Goes On and On from Robin Hood- Allisa Marie Longbrake with I Won't Say I'm In Love from Hercules- Dana Lavalle with Belle from Beauty and the Beast- Joe Rubin with Les Poissons from The Little Mermaid- Mike Wiston and Tyler Turcotte with Poor Unfortunate Souls from The Little Mermaid- Dana Marie Story with Colors of the Wind from Pocahontas- Penny Adams with Beauty and the Beast from Beauty and the BeastLove what you hear? Join the official Friday Night Karaoke FB group, a completely negativity free karaoke destination, and be part of the action! www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke. Hope to see you

It's 2022, and Mike and Joe have a quick New Year's message for everyone before the official podcast episode this Friday! Give a listen to a few quick songs from the FNK community, some updates to the group, and some things to look forward to over the next 362 days!Featured in this episode alongside hosts Mike Wiston and Joe Rubin:- Dana LaValle with What Are You Doing New Years Eve by Ella Fitzgerald- Joe Rubin with Fly Me To The Moon by Frank Sinatra- Jessica Latham with Golden Girls Theme by Love what you hear? Join the official Friday Night Karaoke FB group, a completely negativity free karaoke destination, and be part of the action! www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke. Hope to see you there!

This week the guys have a 2-time grammy winner speech we talk about Arrested Development's new album "for the FNK love" fighting for what you believe and learning through it all. https://officialarresteddevelopment.bandcamp.com/album/for-the-fkn-love --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/flows4u/message

It's Season 2, Episode 2 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme was Foreign Songs!FNK was founded in the USA, so #FNKForeign was all about artists that originate OUTSIDE the US. If the singer (for solo acts) or group is from anywhere other than our lovely Red, White, and Blue, the FNK karaoke artists sang their songs loud and sang them proud! Take a musical trip around the globe with us!Featured in this episode alongside hosts Mike Wiston and Joe Rubin:- Tony Way and Isabel Aguilar with Cancion del Mariachi (Spanish) by Los Lobos and Antonio Banderas- Phards Moro with Ako'y Sa ‘Yo, Ika'y Akin (Tagalog) by Daniel Padilla- AsthmaBully Jones with Yo Quiero Saber De Ti (Spanish) by Vicente Fernandez- Mike Wiston with Du Hast (German) by Rammstein- Eric Dubrofsky with Hélène (French) by Roch Voisine- Shelley Corpuz-Kuhn with Kaleohano (Native Hawaiian) by Bruddah Iz- Elizabeth Mejillones and Celeste Applegate with Volver Volver (Spanish) by Volver- Toni Kane with Maori Waiata (Māori) by Kiri Te Kanawa- Jacob Tyloch with Adeste Fideles (Latin) by - James Holbert with Cancion del Mariachi (Spanish) by Antonio Banderas and Los LobosLove what you hear? Join the official Friday Night Karaoke FB group, a completely negativity free karaoke destination, and be part of the action! www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke. Hope to see you there!

They were on top of the world for a song, for a moment, and then...... poof! Gone like yesterday's news. That's right, we are talking about One Hit Wonders, those songs that just creep into your ear canal and take residence in your brain for weeks on end. The band name escapes you, but you can sing every word to the chorus. #FNKOneHit is giving these artists another chance at fame by putting their (one) famous song front and center in our setlists, and singing them for all FNK to hear.It's also the one year anniversary of the Friday Night Karaoke FB group - so Happy Anniversary FNK!IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Mike's internet went out near the beginning of the episode, and this was salvaged with the audio we would save from attempts to reconnect via 5g (so there are less than the usual 10 songs, and Mike's audio quality is less than perfect after the 2nd song).Featured in this episode alongside hosts Mike Wiston and Joe Rubin:- Happy Anniversary FNK by (many) members of the FNK FB Group- Jennifer with Black Velvet by Alannah Myles- Levy Alturus & Heather Gurnari with What's up by 4 Non Blondes- Mike Wiston with Friend Like Me by Aladdin- Joe Rubin with I Wanna Be Like You by The Jungle Book- Reggie Valenzuela with My Sharona by The Knack- Shelley Corpuz-Kuhn with 99 Red Balloons by NenaLove what you hear? Join the official Friday Night Karaoke FB group, a completely negativity free karaoke destination, and be part of the action! www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke. Hope to see you there!

It's all about those songs that take you right back to a moment in time that you'll remember forever. That's right, it was #FNKThrowback week, and song selection, genre, and decade were all up to the FNK community, so long as there was a story to tell! Featured in this episode alongside hosts Mike Wiston and Joe Rubin, and special guest Honey Chadwell:- Victor Tennant with After Loving You (1969) by Elvis Presley- Honey Chadwell with Strawberry Wine by Deana Carter- Jennifer Adams with Colors of the Wind (1994) by Judy Kuhn from Pocahontas - Brianna Avila with The First Cut is the Deepest (2003) by Sheryl Crowe- Levy Alturas with Disarm by Smashing Pumpkins- Española Deconds with Desperado by Eagles- Jacob Tyloch with Hooked on a Feeling by Blue Suede- Nina Hoffman Moreno with Dreams by Fleetwood Mac- Kara Rurup & Dana LaValle with Uninvited by Alanis Morrissette - Ron Green with Feeling Good by Nina SimoneLove what you hear? Join the official Friday Night Karaoke FB group, a completely negativity free karaoke destination, and be part of the action! www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke. Hope to see you there!

So you know that song, EVERYONE knows the chorus and sings along at the karaoke bar? The members of Friday Night Karaoke sang exactly that, BUT, sang the wrong lyrics! That's right - #FNKVerse is all about changing the words to our favorite songs and making them (more?) fun, and the 10 members featured here brought the lyrical fire!Featured in this episode alongside hosts Mike Wiston and Joe Rubin:- Heather (Junior Ari) Gurnari with Lazy from Crazy, Aerosmith- Eric Dubrofsky with Sesame Street from We got the beat, The Go-Go's- Toni Kane with Stalking After Midnight from Walking After Midnight, Patsy Cline- Levy Alturas with Aunt Jemima from Hey There Delilah, Plain White Ts- Jennifer Adams with Samsonite from Watermelon Sugar, Harry Styles- Tracy Lynn with I'm Still Stabbing from I'm Still Standing, Elton John- Paul Bright with Even Flow from Pearl Jam- Karen Kolar with Thank you, bacon and eggs from Thank you, Next, Ariana Grande - Chris Smith with Diary of a Lovesong from Lovesong, The Cure and Diary of a Madman, Black Sabbath- Jacob Tyloch with FNK from Sister Christian, Night RangerLove what you hear? Join the official Friday Night Karaoke FB group, a completely negativity free karaoke destination, and be part of the action! www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke. Hope to see you there!

It was 50s week in Friday Night Karaoke, and Mike & Joe were LIVE in Vermont for a special videocast of the FNK Podcast! 1950 - 1959, that was the starting point, the end point, and every point in-between for the rockstars in the FNK FB group! So put on those Blue Suede Shoes and get ready to Walk the Line as we Rock Around the Clock to some Tutti Frutti. No need for Lonely Teardrops or Tears On My Pillow, FNK has your back, so Put Your Head On My Shoulder and watch us pick up what you're putting down! Featured in this special LIVE episode alongside hosts Mike Wiston and Joe Rubin:- Levy Alturas with Johnny B Goode by Chuck Berry- Shelley Corpuz Kuhn with Sha Boom by The Chords- AsthmaBully Jones with Bebop A Lula by Gene Vincent- Tracy Lynn with Que Sera Sera by Doris Day- Chris Smith with In the Still of the Night by The Five Satins- Sherman Cox with You Send Me by Sam Cooke- Renee Gomez with Why Do Fools Fall in Love by The Teenagers - Reggie Valenzuela with La Bamba by Los Lobos- Kelly Wilson with Only You by The Platters- Eric Dubrofsky and AsthmaBully Jones with Bye Bye Love by The Everly BrothersLove what you hear? Join the official Friday Night Karaoke FB group, a completely negativity free karaoke destination, and be part of the action! www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke. Hope to see you there!

This was every Drama kid's time to SHINE (who are we kidding, it's ALWAYS time to shine in FNK)! This week was all about MUSICALS, so the rockstars in Friday Night Karaoke got their jazz hands ready and brought some of their favorite songs from Stage and Screen. That's right, from Broadway to Disney and everything in between - if the production involved a large portion of the CHARACTERS singing (we aren't talking theme / background music here), then they were right where they needed to be.Featured in this episode alongside hosts Mike Wiston and Joe Rubin:- Tyler Turcotte with Arabian Nights from Aladdin- Jennifer Adams with The Lonely Goatherd from The Sound of Music (Julie Andrews)- Eric Dubrofsky with Rocket Man from Rocket Man (Elton John)- Jay Thomas with Kiss The Girl from The Little Mermaid- Luke Feliu with Man of Constant Sorrow from O Brother, Where Art Thou- Shelly Corpuz-Kuhn with I Dreamed a Dream from Les Miserables- Tony Way with Stars from Les Miserables- Jessica Latham with Hopelessly Devoted to You from Grease- Jacob Tyloch with Sweet Transvestite from Rocky Horror Picture Show- Celeste Applegate with Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down) from Hamilton- Joe Rubin with You'll Be Back from HamiltonLove what you hear? Join the official Friday Night Karaoke FB group, a completely negativity free karaoke destination, and be part of the action! www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke. Hope to see you there!

Welcome to Karaok Big E! This week, Big E and Jason are back at it again! Lots of great banter throughout will have you wondering- what DON’T these guys talk about?! So sit back, relax, and let the boys serenade you in song- sing along, we dare you! SETLIST: 31:41 Big E Song 42:18 Jason … Continue reading Episode 189: Smule FNK →

This week, the incredibly talented members of the Friday Night Karaoke FB group were tasked with singing songs being sexy, feeling sexy, or simply songs that turned up the heat. The theme was #FNKSexy, and FNK didn't disappoint.Featured in this episode alongside hosts Mike Wiston and Joe Rubin:Right Said Fred (yes, the actual Right Said Fred) with a phenomenal "I'm Too Sexy" intro for FNKBrandon Weber with Get Busy by Sean PaulAlana Adams and Eric Dubrofsky with Do That To Me One More Time by Captain and TennilleAsthmaBully Jones and Eric Dubrofsky with You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' by The Righteous BrothersKaren Kolar with Crazy in Love by BeyonceJoe Rubin with Debra by BeckJames Holbert with Wicked Game by Chris IsaacJoann Contreas with Sex is on Fire by Kings of LeonBrianna Avila with Love on the Brain by RhiannaAutumn Thoennes with Hide the Wine by Carly PearceJennifer Adams with Sexy Boy (Sexy Girl) from WWE (Shawn Michaels Intro)Love what you hear? Join the official Friday Night Karaoke FB group, a completely negativity free karaoke destination, and be part of the action! www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke. Hope to see you there!

The incredible karaoke singers in the Friday Night Karaoke FB group bust out some amazing covers of their favorite songs from 2000-2011 in Episode 2 of the FNK Podcast. Mike Wiston and Joe Rubin host, and announce the first ever LIVE Friday Night Karaoke event in NYC this month along with the teasing of a new FNK Summer Mic Drop competition.  Be sure to join the official FNK group on FB to join in the action: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke

Some brands are lucky enough to have a built-in audience of millions, while others need to develop an audience from scratch. Chris Mainenti has been on both sides of the coin and he knows that in either situation, once you have a base of potential customers paying attention to you, the next challenge is converting those browsers to buyers. Chris is the Director of Commerce Strategy at Discovery, Inc. where he is helping turn the millions of viewers who tune into Discovery’s channels such as HGTV, TLC, Food Network and more, into customers who buy across various platforms. On this episode of Up Next in Commerce, Chris explains how he put his history of building audiences at previous companies to work at Discovery — including some tips for young companies on how to utilize newsletters. And he discusses how to use the data you collect as a starting point for creating a more personalized, one-to-one relationship with your audience on various platforms. Plus, he looks into the future to predict how shoppable experiences will be made possible with universal add-to-cart and buy-now options. Main Takeaways:Developing Your Audience: Audience development goes beyond marketing. When you are building your audience, you have to know who you are as a brand and understand the audience you have and want to bring in, and what they want and need. In the early days of a brand, certain audience development strategies work better than others, including tapping into the power of newsletters.Lights, Camera, Take Action: Every company is collecting immeasurable amounts of data, which then needs to be sorted, analyzed and acted on. But the actions you take should be nuanced and applicable to the specific needs of specific audiences. For example, it would be wrong to lump together all of the women in your audience because a woman who is exploring your dot-com presence is likely looking for something different than a woman that is scanning a QR code on their TV. Those segments of women shop differently, and therefore should be approached in unique ways after the data tells you what they each want.Dreams of a Universal Cart Experience: Many believe the future of ecommerce revolves around the development of a universal cart experience. Every business wants to create shoppable moments and engage with customers across many different platforms. But getting to this nirvana means you also have to remove all the friction points.For an in-depth look at this episode, check out the full transcript below. Quotes have been edited for clarity and length.---Up Next in Commerce is brought to you by Salesforce Commerce Cloud. Respond quickly to changing customer needs with flexible Ecommerce connected to marketing, sales, and service. Deliver intelligent commerce experiences your customers can trust, across every channel. Together, we’re ready for what’s next in commerce. Learn more at salesforce.com/commerce---Transcript:Stephanie:Welcome back to Up Next In Commerce. This is your host, Stephanie Postles co-founder of mission.org. Our guest today is Chris Mainenti, the director of commerce strategy at Discovery Inc. Chris, welcome to the show.Chris:Thank you, Stephanie. I appreciate you having me on and talking all things commerce here in the current climate that we're in.Stephanie:Yeah. I am very excited to have you guys on. I was just thinking about how long Discovery channel, and all the other channels, HGTV, and Food Network and Travel Channel have been in my life and with that, I want to hear a little bit about your role at Discovery. I mean, it seems like there's so much going on, so many digital portfolios that you guys have over there, and I think just a lot behind the scenes that an average consumer wouldn't even know. So, I'd love to hear what you're up to at Discovery. What is your day-to-day look like?Chris:Sure. So, I would say, first and foremost, for commerce specifically in the digital media space, we're probably slightly different than a lot of others. We're really multifaceted in terms of how we work, and who we work with across the org. Obviously, like you said, Discovery is huge, has a ton of major, major worldwide brands. So, we actually sit on the portfolio wide level with our lifestyle brands, and we're really in the weeds with them on the day-to-day basis. And, that really starts with, obviously, our editorial teams. That's our bread and butter, that's our voice and our authority in this space. So again, that's really where we begin, and that's obviously where we're doing our content output, and producing all of this great shopping content for our different audiences, and again pulling our experts from all of these different brands to come together.Chris:So again, folks are really getting the full spectrum of expertise in all of these different categories. And from there, it just really starts branching out into other groups. So, we work heavily with our ad sales and branded content teams, where we work on much larger partnerships and deeper integrations which we can talk about today as well. We have a licensing team, where we work on licensed products, and we take our learnings that we're seeing on our shopping content on a day-to-day basis, and analyze that, and then speak with licensing to see where there may be some room to actually create a new line with one of our partners.Chris:We also, believe it or not, and I know you don't know this, we have a video games team at Discovery, and we work closely with them as well on trying to find those shoppable moments, and again bringing our brand and our voice into those games when they're being built. So again, we're always serving the reader no matter who or where they are, and again pivoting as necessary. So, those are just a few groups, and obviously our marketing and ops, and audience development teams were heavily embedded with as well when it comes to promotion.Chris:So again, there are just, I would say, a lot of areas that we focus on. I know in the beginning it was always all about, commerce is part of diversifying your revenue streams at a digital club. But, we see it more as now, we're trying to diversify our commerce stream into all of these other areas. So again, a lot of exciting stuff has already happened, and we're working on some cool stuff too as we head into next year. So, a lot of exciting stuff in an area that's obviously blowing up for a variety of reasons.Stephanie:That's a lot going on there. It's actually really interesting because you just mentioned video games, and I just did a recap episode with one of my coworkers for the first 50 episodes of this show, and the one thing I was bringing up was like, "I think there's a big opportunity in having shoppable moments in these worlds or video games." And, we were mentioning Unreal and Epic Games specifically, that I hadn't really seen that yet. So, it's interesting that you guys are starting to explore that arena, because it feels like that's something of the future, but it's needed, and that's where everything's headed.Chris:Yeah. And again, I can't stress enough. I mean, our portfolio is just so suited for so many of these different, avenues that we could always find something where, again, we're not being gimmicky just to say we're there. This is our bread and butter, and we're making sure that we stick to our tried and blue, into who we are, and not shy off too much, and again just try to say, "We did something here or there." Really making sure we're always serving our audiences and giving them what they want on the platforms they want.Stephanie:Yeah. Which I think that's a really good jumping off point, then because that was actually my one biggest question I had of how do you strategically think about what an audience wants without disrupting the content? I mean, it seems so tricky, because you see a lot of shows, and whatever it may be where you might have product placement in a show or a movie, but it might not actually uplift sales, because it wasn't done correctly. Where I was also just talking about the Netflix original, the organizing show where they partnered with the container store, and how they had an instant, I think was a 17% uplift in sales after that show aired. That worked, and many others don't. So, how do you guys think about making those shoppable moments, and actually having it work?Chris:Sure. First and foremost, I think, you have to be honest and say, "Look, not everything is going to hit." And honestly, it's not always meant to always hit. So, I think we go into that, first being real with the current situation, and understanding not everyone is going to want every single thing. We're always talking about integrating, promoting, so on and so forth. So, I would say that's first. Secondly, again, we start with, what's our expertise? What do we believe in? And, what do we want to showcase to our various audiences across all of these different platforms? And then, from there is when we start to really start getting down to the nuances.Chris:And look, we have created what we dub internally as the commerce hub, where we're bringing in data feeds from all different platforms, our affiliate networks, our in-house reporting platforms, social, so on and so forth, bringing that all together. And again, understanding, what are people consuming? And, what is their mindset when they're on social, versus linear, versus a DTC, or our dot-coms. And, really starting to look and pull out trends from that. I always like to say I prefer the term data influenced versus data driven, because you can't just take a dashboard of data, and sort in descending or ascending order, and say, "Okay. Whatever is at the top or bottom, do or don't do." And, call it a day.Chris:We focus much more heavily on insights, and use that data as a jumping off point, but then do very, very deep analysis, and pull actionable insights out of that for all of our different brands and teams for when they're creating new content, or when we're optimizing old content. Again, wherever that is. And then, I think lastly with that comes, how do we visualize that to the audience. On digital.com, is it more about, again, really simple to read, simple call to actions to buy items. Again, on linear, what is that? A QR code experience? Is it some type of more deeper integration with a smart TV company on our TV E experiences? Is it more deeply integrated where you can actually tap to purchase within the app? So on and so forth.Chris:So again, there's just a lot of things that we're looking at. We never make it cut and dry, that's probably because personally I don't think anything is ever cut and dry, especially this space and shopping behaviors across, not only brands but the platforms those brands are on, and that's how we look at it. I know that's a lot, and that sounds a bit crazy, but we do really pride ourselves on, again, using these things as a jumping off point and then really diving in deep and making sure that we're serving our audiences, again, where they like to consume this content.Stephanie:Got it. Yeah. It sounds like everything is very custom, and every channel and project you start from scratch where you start figuring out what your audience might like. But, do you have any internal formulas where you're like, "Well, we always follow this in the beginning." and then, it goes crazy after that, because we find other things out. Is there anything that's similar among all the campaigns or projects that you're working on, at least from a starting point?Chris:Yeah. I think, honestly, it's probably not surprising whenever you're talking about items on sale, or whenever we're talking about certain merchants, or price points, or categories, like organizing and cleaning is always up there for us. We know very specific furniture categories that do very well for us. So, we do have our basic what we call playbooks that we start off with, but like you said, we still are always constantly learning and pivoting as necessary. I think a perfect example is in the beginning of the year, I don't think anyone in this world saw what was coming, so we were doing our thing, and then when everything started to unfold, we got together and we had to pivot. And again, the good thing about Discovery's brands is, again, we are so widespread in terms of the categories that we're experts in, that we were able to easily pivot and, again, make sure we're giving our audiences what they need at that moment.Stephanie:Do you see more companies starting to shift? Like media companies turning into ecommerce companies, and ecommerce companies turning into media companies. I've heard that saying quite a bit, especially over the past six months, but it feels like you guys have been there for a while. Do you see other companies looking to you for maybe best practices of like, "How do I make this shift?" Or, "Should I make this shift?"Chris:100%. I think, the beauty in that is that we can coexist and really do things that benefit each of us. I don't think this is an either, we succeed or they succeeded. This is, I think a space where we can coexist. The way I always like to frame this when I'm talking to our merchant partners, and talking internally, is we're really here to humanize the star review. When you come to us, you're not just going to see, again, this is a four out of five, or this is a five star, item, and that's it from the random ecosystem of the internet. We are heavily focused on saying, "Look, here are the things we recommend, and why." And, I think that's where our partners can really leverage us, and where you're really seeing us shine. Again, we don't have to just throw a bunch of random stuff out there and hope for the best.Chris:Again, given our brands and our standing in this space, we can really leverage our expertise and authority there when growing this portfolio with all of our partners. To be honest with you the thing that drove me to Discovery the most was, "Wow, these are huge brands, with huge audiences, and huge respect. Now, we just got to tie all of that together, and go from the moment of inspiration to action." And then again, that's what we've been working on.Stephanie:That's really cool. With all the data that you were mentioning earlier, since you joined have you seen any changes in consumer shopping behavior?Chris:So, yes. Obviously, the biggest one occurring this year, and that was with online grocery. I think it's no surprise that it's been building up now for a year or two in terms of mainstream, but it never really caught on. It's only a five to 10% of folks are really engaging and entertaining the online grocery space. But then again, obviously, earlier in the year when things started to shut down, and people were uneasy about going out, we did see huge spikes in that space, obviously, on our FoodNetwork.com site. And, I would say that continued for a bit, and did peter out a bit recent months which, again, is obviously expected. So, I think that's probably one of the big ones.Chris:The other thing that we have seen, not so much in terms of major shifts in shopping behaviors, just more increased sales in categories that we already know are performing. So, organizing and cleaning is always been a winner for us, and then as the months went on, we've just seen it doing better for us. I think we do a lot of buying guides where we talk about the best cast iron skillets on Food Network, or the best humidifiers on HGTV. We started to see those things gain more and more traction as we went, and we're attributing some of that to us really getting our audience to trust us, and now know that they can come to us as a trusted resource to really be a personal shopper for them.Chris:And again, we've seen that across the board in all of our main categories. The only other thing I'll say in terms of, not only, I wouldn't say shifts in behaviors, but just something else we've pulled out from the data is that, everyone loves a good deal and good price points, but our audience is willing to spend more, especially when those items are either offered at a discounted rate for a holiday or something, or if we've worked with the merchant to get an exclusive discount for our audience, so we have also seen uptakes in that as well. But again, holistically, we haven't seen any huge shifts outside of, like I said, the online grocery, which again is expected given the situation we've been in.Stephanie:Yeah. That makes sense. Yeah. I saw for the Food Network, I think you had a subscription platform and you partnered with Amazon. Was that something that was already in the works, or did that get sped up once everything was happening with COVID?Chris:Yeah. So, that was already in the works with our DTC group, and for folks who don't know that's our subscription platform on the Food Network side that we call internally FNK, because it's just easier. And yes, that was in the works, and again we're working more and more in getting that to more and more folks who are really looking to get more classes, get more recipes, just be more intimate with our brand. Stephanie:Yeah. It looked very cool. I was on there looking around at, "Oh, you can follow these chefs and have cooking classes with them, and then you can tell your Amazon Echo to order it for you the exact things you need." And, it looked like it would be really fun to engage with that.Chris:Exactly. It goes back to that 360 approach that we have really been focused on, when it comes to our shopping portfolio.Stephanie:Yeah, that's very fun. So, you've talked a lot about partnerships where you've touched on a bit. But, tell me a little about what does a partnership look like from beginning to end? What does that process look like when you're finding a partner, figuring out how to actually strategically partner with them in a way that benefits both parties? What does it look like behind the scenes?Chris:Sure. So, I think there's really two paths there, there's the partnership stuff that we handle directly with merchants through affiliate networks, and so on and so forth. And, for that we do a lot of research on our end, again we already know what type of product hits, what type of merchants hit. So, one thing we do is take that and then say, "Okay. What are similar merchants in this space?" And then, we'll reach out and discuss the opportunity of working together on that front. And then I would say, on the other side, bigger picture stuff is, again, we're heavily embedded with our ad sales team on much larger partnerships.Chris:And, I think a great example of that is our shop the look campaign with Wayfair, which is a deep integration that spans across linear and digital that, again, was really spearheaded by our sales team that we then came in and assisted with. But, for folks who don't know, basically what this is, when you go to any of our photo inspo on hgtv.com, you'll see a little flyout of all the products within the image that are shoppable on Wayfair.com. And obviously, that's not just a basic integration that you just wake up one day and do. So for that, we came together and we've said, again, "What can we do that is going to benefit both of us, that's going to serve our audiences for the long run, and really make a successful integration here?" So again, that's what turned into shop the look.Chris:It's one of our best partnerships that we have across our dot-coms right now, and it's super successful, our audience loves it. And again, I think It's always starting with, "Well, what is the goal? And, what do we want to achieve from this?" I think sometimes people get too focused on, "What looks cool?" And like, "Let's just do that." We wanted to really focus on, "Well, what's the goal here?" And, what do we think we can create that's actually going, again, to help our audiences that come to hgtv.com be inspired and feel comfortable, making purchases based off of what they're seeing.Chris:So, that's really how we approach these, we're super particular about who we work with, and what that looks like. You mentioned the Amazon partnership, we have a really strong relationship with them as well. And for us, again, it's always looking at the brand and our audiences first and saying, "What makes the most sense for them?" And then, that's when we start peeling the layers here, and figuring out what are those experiences that we could bring to them on different platforms.Stephanie:Yeah. I think that's really smart. Like you said, not to just do something because it looks cool or seems cool, but actually do something that you know the audience will like, and will convert into sales to also help the partner. What are some of the success metrics for the shop the look campaign for example? What did you go into hoping to achieve when you set up that partnership? Is it affiliate based, or what do you guys look for and be like, "Oh, this is a successful campaign versus the previous ones that were maybe okay, or good."?Chris:Yep. So, I think just simply put it, consumption and sales are the big ones. Consumption being, are we seeing more and more folks coming to these different integrations across our platform, and then again how are they translating into sales? Looking at things like, "Okay, so we are getting them to Wayfair.com, but once they're on Wayfair.com what are they doing?" So obviously again, looking at conversions, average order value, so on and so forth. Again, just to really gauge what these audiences are looking like, as the days, weeks, and months go by. I would say, one of the things that we were looking for, especially as COVID first hit was, "Are we seeing an increase, a decrease? What are we seeing in terms of shopping behaviors across our platform?" And again, the metrics we looked at for that was, obviously, click through rates, conversion rates, average order value. Because we even saw in some instances where experiences weren't driving as many views or clicks, but the average order value was much higher.Chris:And again, just goes to show that our audience is a very qualified audience that trusts us, and is willing to spend with us. So, we try to pull out all of these different metrics. I think one of the things with commerce that is either for better or worse, is that you can't just look at one metric and just live and die by that number. So again, that's why we have a handful. And look, we also pivot based on what that platform is, what the experience is, who the partner is, so on and so forth. So, we don't have a one size fits all solution, again, that was done by design. And, that's how we approach these things. And again, just making sure that we stay true to who we are, and we're benefiting everyone involved.Stephanie:Got it. How do you keep track of, if there's a TV viewer who's watching HGTV, and then you're trying to send them to maybe Wayfair to shop that look like, what are the best practices with converting those people, but also keeping track of them in a way that's not maybe creates friction? Are you telling them, "Go visit this URL."? Or how do you go about that?Chris:Yeah. So, totally right. I think, obviously, the most common ways of driving from linear to digital is the QR code experience. And, we're actually working on some of those solutions as we speak and trying to understand, again, what will it take to bring more linear folks from TV down to digital, and like you said, make this a frictionless seamless experience? So again, is that as simple as a QR code, or again is this more about a stronger deeper integration that's a bit more sophisticated and partnering up with folks who can actually understand what is on screen at any moment, and then surface that product on screen.Chris:Again, if you have a smart TV and allowing folks to enjoy that experience, or again, when it comes to TV E we have our go apps that you could log into with your cable subscription. And again, obviously, it could be more sophisticated on your mobile device. So, what does that look like? Is it again, while you're watching it at minute three or whatever, five minutes in, do you surface what is currently being seen in the screen and saying, "Look, shop this room?" And, what do you do from that point down to the device. Can it be as simple as just a tap to buy, or do you have to tap and then open up a new browser window? What do those integrations look like? Again, ultimately trying to find the most frictionless experience. So, I think we're still experimenting with that. I don't think anyone in this space has really nailed that down in terms of what is shoppable TV, or just shoppable video in general? And again, how do we go beyond what just looks cool and turn that into actionable?Stephanie:Yep. Yeah, I think creating a frictionless experience is key, and there's a lot of room for innovation in that area. I'm even thinking about just Instagram, where I'll find a blogger I like and I really like her outfit, and then it's like, "Okay. Well, now go to the link in my bio." And then, that's going to open a LIKEtoKNOW.it app, and then maybe you'll be able to find the outfit. But at that point, it's probably just on the home screen if that new app. And, it just feels like there's so many places for a customer to drop. I guess I was just really eager to look at that outfit, so I stuck with it. But any other time, I probably would been like, "Oh, that's too much work." It seems like there's just a lot of room for innovation around this shoppable moments, whether it's TV, social, video, audio, anything.Chris:Yeah. I mean, I think you nailed it right there. I think Instagram is a perfect example, and that's a platform we're looking at as we speak, and we have some ideas around that as well. Because like you said, our goal here is to, how do we cut out all of these extra steps that are unnatural? Normally, when you see a product you like, you want to be able to say, "Okay. Great. Let me buy that." Not let me go to a bio, let me click this link, let me wait for this page to load, let me do that checkout experience is completely different from the platform I was just on. And then obviously, you're playing around with browser settings and everything else.Chris:So, I think you're spot on, and again that's something we're heavily focused on, again, literally as we speak. And, what does a more integrated Instagram shopping experience look like for Discovery and our partners? So, there's going to be more to come on that soon. But, we are thinking about that, and trying to find, again, these ways to make it as frictionless and seamless as possible. Again, no matter where our audience is consuming our content.Stephanie:Yeah. Well, it seems like if anyone can figure it out, it would be all because it's not like you're trying to put your products on someone else's show, or having to utilize someone else's platform. You have your own platform, you have your own shows, you can build new shows, and try out different ways to influence. There's shopping behaviors. That seems like there's just a ton of opportunity for you to experiment with everything that you all have.Chris:Yeah. No. A 100%, and those are these ad conversations we're having with a lot of our partners as well, and understanding from their world how they see it, and then bringing our world into that, and marrying that together, again, so we can coexist here, and at the end of the day just create a better experience for our viewers.Stephanie:Yep. Love that. So, what are some of your favorite platforms that you guys are experimenting with right now? You said, you were looking into Instagram, but what's really performing for you, and what are some of the more moonshot platforms that you're trying out, and you think it will be good, but you're not so sure?Chris:Sure. Yeah. I mean, obviously, the bread and butter is our shopping content on our dot-coms, those are our top performers. But, I will say some of the more areas of interest, again we already spoke about Instagram. But, another one where we are seeing some really good traction, believe or not, is in the Apple News space, most notably on Food Network. We're getting a lot of traction on that platform, and seeing what our audiences are resonating with the most on Apple News, which I again I know it maybe a shock to some folks, but I think-Stephanie:Yeah. So, tell you more about that. I mean, I have an Apple phone, but I have not opened up Apple News probably since I got the phone, so tell me more about, what are you guys doing there?Chris:Sure. Yep.Stephanie:Because you're the first person who said this.Chris:Okay. All right. Again, understood I know that's not always the first thing that jumps into someone's mind when you're talking about commerce, and lifestyle brands, especially because they name Apple News. But again, I know you don't really use it, but again this is just the basic free version that's included with your device when you get it. And again, we're syndicating our day-to-day content onto that platform. And, we've built really strong audiences across Apple News. And again, it's a similar experience to our dot-coms, just slightly different because it has to fit obviously the specs of the Apple News platform. But again, we just have seen some really strong successes in different areas, again most notably in the buying guide space, or sales events that are happening, and dabbling with pushing notifications for that.Chris:Obviously, with some of the recent shopping events that occurred, we built a push notification strategy around that as well, and it did really well for us. So again, I think that's one of those ones that is also intriguing to us. But I think, again, the high level, we really are trying to be everywhere it makes sense, but also really tailoring our content and strategy based on what that platform is. So, for some of the stuff that's working on Apple News may not make sense for Instagram or vice versa, so on and so forth. So I think, again, those are two areas. And I would say, the last thing that we're really, or me personally is really intrigued by, is this universal cart experience/straight to cart experience that more and more folks are dabbling with. There's a handful of platforms out there that can help publishers do this.Chris:And for folks who aren't familiar with this, it's basically saying, if someone comes to HGTV, or FoodNetwork.com, or tlc.com, and they see an item they like on there, instead of saying, "Buy now on X merchant site." And getting thrown off to that merchant, you could hit buy now, or add to cart, and you could actually check out within our platform, which I think is definitely going to be a big piece of the puzzle for the future of commerce on digital publishers. I think the big question will just be adoption, and then what does that look like. I think, again, Discovery is in a perfect position for this, because folks are already coming to us for this expertise, and know and love our brands already. So, there won't be a lot of convincing in terms of like, "It's okay to check out with us as well."Chris:But again, we're anticipating some shopping behavior adoptions that are going to occur during that process. But again, I think that's an area where you really start to open up a lot of new doors here when it comes to shopping for digital media sites. And, I think that's when it gets even more exciting for deeper integrations with Instagram shopping for example.Stephanie:Yep. Yeah, I love that. I mean, I'm excited to look into the Apple News more. And, I was just intrigued by that, because I like hearing things that others have not said yet. Because I'm like, "Oh, that means there could be opportunity there if you know how to work with the platform." Especially, if you can set up a push notifications. That's huge to make it in front of Apple users. And then yeah, I completely agree about the being able to shop instantly from a page. We just had the CEO of Fast on, Domm. And, I thought it was really interesting how he was talking about how every website should have buy now buttons under every single individual products, and he went into the whole thing of, "You actually will have higher conversions." Because of course, I was like, "Well, then you have to get past the minimum shipping amounts, and maybe higher order values, if you let me add stuff to a cart." And he said, "Based on everything they've seen, people will buy more if they can buy it instantly." And, it'll batch it in the background and ship it out after the fact, all together. So-Chris:Yeah.Stephanie:... I think you said it.Chris:Yeah. Convenience is key. I mean, everyone likes convenience, and again that's our hypothesis as well here, that we do plan to see increased conversions by building a more intimate shopping experience across our dot-coms with a lot of our partners.Stephanie:Yeah, that's great. So, the one big topic I also want to touch on was about audience development. So, when you guys, you have these huge audiences that you can tap into, but for especially a smaller brand, I want to hear how you all think about building that audience to then eventually being able to sell some products to them as well. What does that process look like? And, how can a new brand do that?Chris:Sure. So, I think first and foremost, I think it's important to understand what is audience development as it relates to your brand and organization. I think the biggest misconception with the term audience development is, "Oh, yeah, it's just another word for marketing." But it's not, and this has been written about it as well. And, I think the easiest way to think about this just in a very basic form is, marketing is more about how you want to look to the world as you bring those audiences in initially. More on the branding side of things, whereas dev is now like, "Okay. So, who are we to the world?" And, really drilling down on understanding those audiences that were brought in and who they are, and then building those audiences through different engagement tactics and community tactics.Chris:So, I think that's always a good place to start, to understand how those two worlds kind of then meet. And then once that happens, to answer your specific question, again start with understanding who your audiences are, and where they are. I think sometimes and probably not so much now, but in the past when I was first getting into this space, I think a lot of people just thought that, "Well, content is content. It could be put anywhere, and it's going to work the same way everywhere. Obviously not the case, even more so for shopping content, and behaviors. So, it's really, again, drilling down and pulling out insights based on, "Okay. Who is my Facebook audience? Who is my newsletter audience? Who is my Apple News audience?Chris:And, really starting there, and once you understand high level who they are, what they like, what they're consuming. More specifically when you talk about newsletters, what type of keywords are working to increase open rates, and so on and so forth, then you could start drilling down on the specifics. Saying like, "Okay. High level, here are the different topics and content archetypes that are working, now how do we build out an editorial calendar with that in mind." Again, with the understanding that we're not just going to set this and forget this across the board. What this looks like in newsletters is going to be slightly different than how we're positioning it on Facebook for example, and so on and so forth. So, I really think that's the key right there, and using data to your advantage and saying, "Okay. Well, here's all the different metrics that we're currently compiling, which ones can we look at, and pull from to better understand what these audiences are coming to us for." And again, working with your editorial teams, and the branding teams to bring that all together and say, "Okay. Now here's the plan for output."Stephanie:Yep. Got it. So, if you don't have an audience, and you're starting really from scratch, where would you start? Because I read quite a few articles, maybe from your past life at other companies about you increasing conversion rates by 60%, through maybe newsletters or increasing newsletter subscriptions? Is that maybe a place that you would start? Or where would you recommend someone brand new, who's like, "I don't really have an audience. I have five followers on Instagram."? What's the best way to acquire an audience and then keep them around to build it?Chris:Yeah. So I would say, if we're talking about limited resources and funding, I do think newsletters are a great place to start. And that's really because, it gives you an opportunity to have this one-on-one intimate relationship with the folks on the other side that for the most part you're not having to be held against what the algorithm is going to decide to show at any given day. Obviously, you have to worry about, spam and junk mail and things like that. But for the most part, if you're running a really clean newsletter list or lists, you don't have to worry about that so much. So, I do think, starting in the newsletter space is a really low budget, friendly way to start growing audiences, and it's really great to use as a gut check to see what is resonating. You could look at your open rates, you could look at your click to open rates.Chris:Again, you can monitor what the churn is and stop to see if what you're producing is causing people to drop off for good, so on and so forth. So I do think, for publishers where it makes sense that is a great place to start. You can obviously acquire new users through a bunch of different audience development tactics, whether it's on site widgets or modals, or do some small paid spend to try to bring folks in, and do the sweepstake partnerships as well. Again, obviously I'm a little biased, just because that is part of my background. But again, over the years, newsletters, again, I know they're not the sexiest platform to talk about, but they have been the most consistent in terms of performance and really bringing your most loyal and engaged users from that platform.Stephanie:Yeah, I completely agree. And, you also get access to quite a bit of data that you don't on other platforms, and if you can figure out how to properly engage with them, you could have newsletter subscribers for years to come, which is everyone's goal.Chris:100%. Yeah. And, I think even to take that one step further, you could even start to get more and more personalized where you get to a point where you're launching a newsletter to half a million people, and no two newsletters are alike because it's all based on past user behaviors that you were seeing within email and the dot-com, and again adjusting that based on different predictive intelligence tools. So again, I think 100% there's a lot there, and if done correctly, and go a long way. I mean look, this has been tried and true in the space. We see a lot of folks who start there, we're even seeing in the news media space a lot of journalists, and editors, and things like that backing off from the larger brands, and going this newsletter route to get their word and opinion out. So yeah, I think email is here to stay, and it's going to be a huge piece of the puzzle moving forward.Stephanie:Yep. I agree. So, you've been in the media world for a while, I think I saw at least back to 2012, maybe even before then.Chris:Yeah.Stephanie:I went as far as I could on your LinkedIn, I think it cut off.Chris:No, you got it. Yeah. I have been in media basically since the day I got out of college. So-Stephanie:Okay. Well, this is the perfect question for you then. What do you think the future of online commerce in media look like? Maybe in 2025 or 2030, what does that world look like?Chris:Yeah. So, I think it's going to be an extension of what we talked about a little earlier about this universal cart experience, and turning digital publishers into this space where audiences can come and also feel comfortable making those purchases. And again, not being bounced off to third party sites, and really being able to start building an even stronger shopping relationship with your audiences, because again with a universal cart experience, also comes a lot more first party data where you could, again, focus on more one-to-one relationships with your audiences, again, specifically in the shopping space, which I think is key.Chris:And, I don't foresee a place where merchants are going to have a huge problem with this, because, again, you're just helping to legitimize their product. Like your previous guest said about increased conversions. I think that's another huge piece of this puzzle. So again, it's really just now, again, bringing this all together, this whole 360 approach and saying, "Look, you're not just coming to us for flat inspirational content, you're now coming to us for the inspiration, and the ability to take action immediately." Again, versus being bounced off to one, two, three other platforms depending on which platform you're on, like your experience with Instagram.Stephanie:Yep. Yeah, I love that answer. Really good. So, now that we're talking a little bit about the future, what do you not understand today that you wish you did?Chris:What do I not understand today that I wish I did? That's a that's a good question. So, as it relates to commerce?Stephanie:Yep. Or the world, where you're like, "I really just wish I knew more about this." But yeah, it could be a commerce one, that would be cool too.Chris:Sure. I would say, I think not so much about not understanding this, but more not understanding why it's not better. And, that goes back to, I would probably say, affiliate data, and what that data looks like, and what partners have access to, or don't have access to. Obviously, being a part of many different networks, and merchants being on all different networks and so on and so forth, it becomes, quite difficult to manage all of that data coming in, and really having a platform that can easily bring this all together in a unified way. We do have a really strong partner that we work with to aggregate a lot of this data. Again obviously, it's never going to be perfect, because you're pulling it from all different places, and you have to understand, "Well, how does this platform leverage conversion rates and click through rates, versus this platform?" And again, just like, "What do those measurements look like?" And, the methodology behind them.Chris:So, that becomes challenging. But, I do think that's probably one of the biggest things that I just wish. And, I know it's not easy, hence the reason why it hasn't really been done yet. But, finding a more universal way to bring all this data into one data warehouse. Again, we were working on some stuff along those lines, but just high level, just generally speaking in this space, I do think that's one of the more challenging situations that a lot of digital media folks are in when it comes to with the shopping space.Stephanie:Yeah. That's a great answer. It does feel like a lot of technologies in general started out in that way. Very chaotic, things are everywhere, data is everywhere, and then things eventually end up in a dashboard, or it starts coming together in a more useful way. So, I hope that world comes to be in the future as well.Chris:Yeah. I mean, look, at the end of the day, that's only going to help all parties. It's going to help the audience, it's going to help the media company, it's going to help the merchant, so there's definitely reason to really get this right. But again, then, to do a bit of a 180, I think that's why you're going to start seeing these universal cart experiences take off more and more, because it does make that a bit cleaner in terms of what you're going to have access to and when.Stephanie:Yep. Very cool. All right. So, we have a couple minutes left, and I want to jump into the lightning round, brought to you by our friends at Salesforce Commerce Cloud. They're the best. This is where I'm going to throw a question in your way and you have a minute or less to answer. Are you ready?Chris:Let's do it.Stephanie:All right. What's Up next on your... Well, do you have Netflix? I would say Netflix, and I'm like, "He's going to be like, "No.""Chris:I do.Stephanie:Okay. What's up on your queue? And then, you can also tell me what's up on your Discovery queue?Chris:Fair. So, I'll start with us first.Stephanie:All right. Go ahead.Chris:And, I think this is so obvious, but huge 90 Day Fiancé fans. And, I will say my wife actually started that. I wasn't always, but she was like, "Come on, we got to watch it." And, this was a couple years ago. And, once I started, we have been heavily invested ever since. So, from a brand standpoint, we're 90 Day through and through. So, I think again-Stephanie:I like it.Chris:Yeah. Probably obvious to a lot of folks just because of the success of it, but that is our thing there. And then, she's also actually a huge fan of Discovery ID, it's her favorite channel by far. So, we got both ends of the spectrum there, right?Stephanie:Yep.Chris:Discovery ID, the DLC. But again, that just goes to show the strength of our portfolio. And then, on a personal front, I would say, what we're actually currently watching is the Borgias on Showtime. If you haven't watched it, I highly recommend it. But, it's three seasons, so that's good for me. I'm not a huge binger, but I can get through a three season watch, so we're currently in the middle of that.Stephanie:Cool. I have to check that out. Yeah. 90 Day Fiancé, so I have a twin sister, and she's obsessed with that show, and she's been telling me I need to watch it. And, I've been like, "No, I'm not watching that." So, now that you say you also enjoy it, maybe I'll have to want to check that out.Chris:Yeah. Come on. It's only fitting now. You got to at least give it a shot.Stephanie:Yeah. I think I will after this. That'll be the rest of my day.Chris:Perfect. So, I've succeeded tonight.Stephanie:You did-Chris:I converted someone.Stephanie:You can tell everyone, "I got a conversion."Chris:Exactly.Stephanie:What's Up next on your reading list?Chris:On my reading list. So, this is also probably slightly depressing, but I'm actually currently reading the Plague.Stephanie:That's [inaudible 00:49:47]. I mean, I don't even know what that is, but I'm like, "No." I mean, is it good?Chris:Yeah. I mean, so far, I'm only maybe a quarter of the way in. it's just eerily similar to the situation we're currently in, and obviously this was not written recently. This is old Camus. But yes, so that that's what I'm currently reading. So, not exactly an uplifting read, but I do think interesting to say the least in seeing some of these parallels that, again, just six, seven months ago we thought were just crazy things you would read or watch on Netflix.Stephanie:Yeah. Well, if you enjoy the full read, let me know, maybe I'll check that out.Chris:Will do.Stephanie:Next up, if you were to have a podcast, what would it be about, and who would your first guest be?Chris:That is interesting. If I had a podcast. For me, I think I probably wouldn't fall into the current podcasting world that pulls a lot of talent from different areas, and makes that the centerpiece of their podcast. I would much rather try to get in the weeds with folks who are making a difference on a local level. I think especially in this political climate, I think that sometimes gets lost that we think it's only the top that matters, and nothing lower does, which I think is completely false. I think everything starts at the local level. So, I would love to give more exposure and light to those folks who are doing the dirty work on the ground which, again, sometimes gets lost in the standard media cycles, or across social media for example.Stephanie:Yes, I love that. It's also something we're exploring here at Mission is local level podcasts, because I think that's what people are leaning into now. They have lost that also a sense of community with everything that's been going on, and you might want to know what your neighbors or community is up to, and also what they're doing, like you said, on the ground level. The next one-Chris:100%. I think it's super important. Go ahead.Stephanie:Yeah. What does the best day in the office look like for you?Chris:The best day. So, when that was a thing-Stephanie:When you went to the office, and you weren't just in your house in New York.Chris:Exactly. Honestly, the best part about that is, being able to... And, now I feel it even more, is having that change of scenery, and being able to have those face-to-face interactions with folks. I recently read a study where, I think it came out that people were actually working longer hours, and having more meetings, while working from home, because they don't have those passerby conversations in the hall, or going in and out of the restroom, and so on and so forth. Which, again, I don't think people appreciate until it's gone. And for me, that's been a huge piece of the puzzle that's been missing during these times is that, human interaction. I think everyone wants to think that working from home is the future, I'm just not sold on that yet.Stephanie:Yeah. I think the flexibility, maybe, but I think a lot of people are eager to get back and see their coworkers, and have coffee together and whatnot. So, there'll be pent up demand, as economists would say.Chris:Exactly.Stephanie:All right, Chris. Well, this has been such a great interview, where can people find out more about you and all the fun work you're doing at Discovery?Chris:Sure. So personally, you can find me, Chris Mainenti on LinkedIn, and we can connect there if you'd like to chat further. But more importantly, if you love our brands, you know where to catch us on TV. And then, similar to dot-com, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Travel Channel. We're everywhere and we look forward to continuing to serve our audiences wherever they are, and really helping them through these trying times that we're all in.Stephanie:Yep. And most of all, go watch 90 Day Fiancé, everyone. I mean, I feel like you need that fun.Chris:Exactly. For the handful who haven't yet, including you, obviously.Stephanie:Yeah. I know. Such a veil. All right. Thanks so much, Chris. It's been fun.Chris:Likewise. Thanks so much again. Bye-bye.

Bienvenidos a Rebel Podcast! En este podcast hablamos de la cultura de los mamadores, FNK y mi historia en la música!

Sebjak , Will K - KumasiAudino & Elmy - I Wanna DanceSonera - Saved By The Weekend (Empyre One & Enerdizer Remix Edit)Bankewitz - With YouHardwell & Henry Fong – BadamDikobrazzers & Flamedust  - BounceTiesto & Matisse & Sadko – DawnbreakerSnap, Dj Peretse - Rhythm Is A DancerMike Williams - Give It UpScorsi – CrossoverPromise Land, Dannic - House It (For The Love Of)Brooklyn Bounce - The Theme (Of Progressive Attack) (Kc Remix Edit)Diego Miranda, Wolfpack - Point BreakKshmr, Sidnie Tipton - House Of Cards Will Sparks, Feral Is Kinky, Tyron Hapi - MilitantSteve Aoki & Quintino – MayhemBrooks - LynxMicky Blue, Kshmr, Crossnaders - Back To MeBreathe Carolina & Dropgun Feat. Kaleena Zanders - Sweet DreamsAbel Ramos - Revolution Drums (Thomas Newson Edit)Do, Dash Berlin - Heaven Feat. Do (Maestro Harrell Remix)Victor Bascu & Fnk  -  Dope DealerGalantis - Rich Boy (Quintino Remix)Sigala & Paloma Faith - Lullaby (Calvo Remix)Dash Berlin & Dbstf Feat. Josie Nelson - Save MyselfOrjan Nilsen - Nothing Here But LoveUmmet Ozcan - ShowdownQuintino, Bruce Buffer – CarnivalLaidback Luke, Steve Aoki, Bruce Buffer - It's TimeYoel Lewis - TuvianaYagiz Ince - DancefloorSick Individuals  - The KeyNils Van Zandt & Fatman Scoop feat. EMB - Destination ParadiseNeo & Smith - Come On (Edit)RetroVision - Get DownMonolix & JOEY SMITH  -  EastLe Shuuk, Switch Off - All In My HeadKenlo & Scaffa - Holy Moly Frisson  -  Brick TopJames Black Pitch  -  Soldier Of Our PlanetFoxi - Get ItDuane Bartolo  -  First TimeFabio eSSe & Mitch DJ  -  Leader Of YourselfDirty Ducks, LoaX - LockdownDeclain, NANDEX, Pantac - Rock This PlaceDada Life - Do It Till Your Face HurtsChris Decay - Get DownAdronity - Rock This PlaceAlan Walker - Alone (Audiorockers & Matt Raiden remix)Nicky Romero, John Christian - IconicFred Pellichero, Loors - Kalimba Cruzer & Gerard feat. Nik Pryce - Dat BasslineFedde Le Grand - Dancing TogetherDirty South, ANIMA! - I SwearTwoloud - All About That Bass (Sayzz Edit)Nicky Romero & Teamworx - Champion SoundDada Life - We Want Your SoulDemi Lovato, Cheat Codes, Demi Lovato, Bassjackers  - No Promises Fabio Miotto  -  The ClubRaiden, Dubvision - Keep My Light OnFedde Le Grand, D.O.D - Love's Gonna Get YouDj Peretse Feat. Sarah Nur – EasteriaKshmr, Jdg, & Mariana Bo – KolkataSandro Silva, Badd Dimes, F1rstman - That GirlHardwell Feat. Harrison - EarthquakeBlasterjaxx - ChargeTjr, Joel Fletcher - Rollin'Showtek Feat. Gc - MoshpitThe Guru Project & Onezeroone  -  Ding A LingMvce – ClinicalKshmr & Maurice West - Festival Of LightsIce Mc, Dj Peretse - Think About The WayCharlie Mauthe & Joe Hill  -  Canonica

Sebjak , Will K - KumasiAudino & Elmy - I Wanna DanceSonera - Saved By The Weekend (Empyre One & Enerdizer Remix Edit)Bankewitz - With YouHardwell & Henry Fong – BadamDikobrazzers & Flamedust  - BounceTiesto & Matisse & Sadko – DawnbreakerSnap, Dj Peretse - Rhythm Is A DancerMike Williams - Give It UpScorsi – CrossoverPromise Land, Dannic - House It (For The Love Of)Brooklyn Bounce - The Theme (Of Progressive Attack) (Kc Remix Edit)Diego Miranda, Wolfpack - Point BreakKshmr, Sidnie Tipton - House Of Cards Will Sparks, Feral Is Kinky, Tyron Hapi - MilitantSteve Aoki & Quintino – MayhemBrooks - LynxMicky Blue, Kshmr, Crossnaders - Back To MeBreathe Carolina & Dropgun Feat. Kaleena Zanders - Sweet DreamsAbel Ramos - Revolution Drums (Thomas Newson Edit)Do, Dash Berlin - Heaven Feat. Do (Maestro Harrell Remix)Victor Bascu & Fnk  -  Dope DealerGalantis - Rich Boy (Quintino Remix)Sigala & Paloma Faith - Lullaby (Calvo Remix)Dash Berlin & Dbstf Feat. Josie Nelson - Save MyselfOrjan Nilsen - Nothing Here But LoveUmmet Ozcan - ShowdownQuintino, Bruce Buffer – CarnivalLaidback Luke, Steve Aoki, Bruce Buffer - It's TimeYoel Lewis - TuvianaYagiz Ince - DancefloorSick Individuals  - The KeyNils Van Zandt & Fatman Scoop feat. EMB - Destination ParadiseNeo & Smith - Come On (Edit)RetroVision - Get DownMonolix & JOEY SMITH  -  EastLe Shuuk, Switch Off - All In My HeadKenlo & Scaffa - Holy Moly Frisson  -  Brick TopJames Black Pitch  -  Soldier Of Our PlanetFoxi - Get ItDuane Bartolo  -  First TimeFabio eSSe & Mitch DJ  -  Leader Of YourselfDirty Ducks, LoaX - LockdownDeclain, NANDEX, Pantac - Rock This PlaceDada Life - Do It Till Your Face HurtsChris Decay - Get DownAdronity - Rock This PlaceAlan Walker - Alone (Audiorockers & Matt Raiden remix)Nicky Romero, John Christian - IconicFred Pellichero, Loors - Kalimba Cruzer & Gerard feat. Nik Pryce - Dat BasslineFedde Le Grand - Dancing TogetherDirty South, ANIMA! - I SwearTwoloud - All About That Bass (Sayzz Edit)Nicky Romero & Teamworx - Champion SoundDada Life - We Want Your SoulDemi Lovato, Cheat Codes, Demi Lovato, Bassjackers  - No Promises Fabio Miotto  -  The ClubRaiden, Dubvision - Keep My Light OnFedde Le Grand, D.O.D - Love's Gonna Get YouDj Peretse Feat. Sarah Nur – EasteriaKshmr, Jdg, & Mariana Bo – KolkataSandro Silva, Badd Dimes, F1rstman - That GirlHardwell Feat. Harrison - EarthquakeBlasterjaxx - ChargeTjr, Joel Fletcher - Rollin'Showtek Feat. Gc - MoshpitThe Guru Project & Onezeroone  -  Ding A LingMvce – ClinicalKshmr & Maurice West - Festival Of LightsIce Mc, Dj Peretse - Think About The WayCharlie Mauthe & Joe Hill  -  Canonica

FNK v1

FNK v2

Quelques considérations de vocabulaire : expatrié ou immigré Pourquoi se dire “gaijin” ? Quelques considérations sur le marché de la location immobilière.

Need a winter pick-me-up?! ‘Tis the season to be jolly after all! Here’s my latest Hot Right Now mixshow, as heard on This is Electric (UK) and Nexus Radio (Chicago)! And with an exclusive Guest […] The post Hot Right Now – December 2016 – with Special Guest, FNK’D UP DJ appeared first on .

GROOVECATCHER - Café de la Plage WORLDWIDE GROOVE CORPORATION - Smoke and Mirrors BONOBO - Flutter PROTASSOV - A Bird's Party DEELA - Goin' Down UPTIGHT PRODUCTIONS - Get Uptight Man The CARDIGANS - Erase Rewind URBAN KNIGHTS - Urban Knights (Dub Mix) NIGHTMARES ON WAX - I Am You (Negghead Remix) KILL EMIL MEETS MR. TEA - Just Isn't There EMANCIPATOR - Maps SPILLER - Cry Baby J-WALK - French Letter MONO POLY - Get A Move On DEADLY AVENGER - We Took Pelham All tunes selected and mixed at The Bird's Nest, March 2011. Much respect to Reehee & Shred & especially you! "A window into the underground that illuminates the surface, drawing the conscious observer into a fresh new dawn free of the big music label’s next marketing campaign. Delighting those who feel the connection with the artist they’ve discovered through their constant search for music that transcends current media fashion trends. Only we can experience the underground yet still see the sky. I am privileged to share this mix with you so that we may share that connection while miles apart." Peace through music, J-BIRD