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The Traitors may be over but someone needs to remind Dorinda Medley that it was just a game. Dorinda came in hot at the reunion slamming Bob The Drag Queen with a little help from fellow housewife Miss Chanel Ayan. As if, hunni. Dolores Catania takes the prize as one of the four winners, Andy Cohen keeps everyone in place at the reunion and Alan Cumming asks, who is next? Teddi Mellencamp shares a sad, unfortunate health update and receives fan backlash for certain decisions she has recently made. Denise Richards & Her Wild Things is several episodes in - cameos by Camille Donatacci Grammer Meyer and Tori Spelling, one daughter who has found God and another Only Fans, Erika Jayne in all her glory, Charlie Sheen, RHOBH mentions and shade and hopefully, ultimately, the reconciliation of all reconciliations, Lisa F'ing Rinna. RHONJ's Frank Sr. marries Brittany, Doctor David officiates, Dolores reacts and RHONJ remains on pause to possibly never, ever return. Finally, RHOA premieres, Shamea breaks out as one rich B and a fan fav, Andy Cohen confirms Kenya's role, Porsha spills the tea and Nene slams Porsha for new lies. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“Life is short” is one of those cliches that gets thrown around with the idea that you should let things roll off your shoulders or not spend time analyzing the past.The truth is, though, that life is longer than you realize because...A person lives on in the memories of those who knew them, are familiar with their stories, and share these stories so that other people may know them too.Frank Favaro's grandfathers both died in 2004 when Frank was 27, but they are very much alive for him due not only to their stories, experiences, and lessons, but how they instilled in him both the values and the expectations that have simultaneously driven Frank's success and sometimes gotten in the way of it.His paternal grandfather, also named Frank Favaro, grew up fighting in a tough neighborhood to keep his lunch money, then had to fight to stay alive when the Mob took over his contract as a light heavyweight fighter, then went on to become a fighter as a union leader. Yet Frank Sr., who had a seventh-grade education, read poetry and discussed its lessons with his grandchildren.His maternal grandfather, Jim Biggins, was the nicest guy you'd ever meet and showed Frank how to be a great husband and father. Yet Jim's own daughter (Frank's mom) got divorced and left her son emotionally scarred by what she DIDN'T do.Frank Sr. taught him to look a person in the eye, while Jim taught the value of connections. Together, these values underpin the guiding principle that has brought Frank success working in six industries and as an entrepreneur, which is to find out who people are and how to create emotional connections with them. With all that, he should have been just fine – but Fine is a 4-Letter Word.In a moment, when you meet Frank, you'll discover how being a wrestler in high school not only left him feeling beaten down like a failure and demolished his will to apply himself in college, but pinned him down emotionally, leaving him unfulfilled in his career. Expectations are a lot to wrestle with, especially when they're someone else's.Then you'll learn how zooming back to the experience of his parents divorcing when he was seven years old, the lack of support he received when he blamed himself for it, and the stunning reason his parents, who were great people who loved him, did not offer him that support or even think to do so, left its marks.These unrelated threads came together to show Frank the importance of the customer experience – his life's work. And in their own way became pillars of his work, just as the memories of his grandfathers are living pillars for him. Frank's hype song is “Believe” by Lenny Kravitz.Resources:Frank Favaro's website: https://serve-centric.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-favaro-b1507b80/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankfavaro1/ Invitation from Lori: Let me ask you, if there was a simple way to reclaim your peace of mind and not feel so frazzled, would you want to know what it is? Enter the “10 Proven Habits Top Leaders Use to Stay Calm and Focused Every Day” checklist — your quick guide to creating calm, intentional days.These practices are so incredibly simple, you'll probably question their effectiveness. Like, how could just doing THAT alleviate my stress?! But take my word - and all the science and research that's been done on these methods - implementing even ONE of these...
Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Kathryn Frady, who brought some Marble City Opera hats to display. Use the code HOLIDAY to get 25% off on all types of Marble City Opera merchandise at https://www.marblecityopera.com/store Kathryn directed productions of Hansel and Gretel for Mobile Opera and Wichita Grand Opera. She also sang the role of the Mother in Wichita. Marble City Opera had a show in the Old City Performing Arts Center on the same night as a Vols football game at Neyland Stadium. Kathryn and Frank were relieved to find plenty of parking available in the Old City. Kathryn stayed at someone's condo in Wichita. As she was showering one morning, the shower started filling with water and a neighbor complained that the water was leaking into their condo. Frank Jr. PhD visited for Thanksgiving and wanted to watch “The Game” between Michigan and Ohio State. The audio on Frank Sr.'s over-the-air television box hasn't worked in over a year. Frank Jr. found a way to make it work despite the fact that Frank Sr. had hidden the remote control and couldn't find it. This episode is sponsored by BoneZones.com (don't forget the S). Buy books and other merchandise autographed by Body Farm founder Dr. Bill Bass at https://bonezones.com/ including Body Farm t-shirts. Contact BoneZones to hire Frank to give a presentation about Dr. Bass and the Body Farm. Kathryn planned to have pork chops for Thanksgiving but she and her husband didn't feel like cooking so they went to Cracker Barrel. A few days later, Kathryn tried cooking the pork chops with poor results. Frank's friend Bean is neighbors with opera singer Lise Davidsen, who sang the role of Tosca at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Her final performance was broadcast live to movie theaters. Bean and his wife Donna watched it in London at the same time Frank and his wife Jere watched it in Knoxville. Frank is friends with a syndicated radio deejay named Jay Fox, “the Fox that Rocks.” They had spoken on the phone but not met in person until recently when Jay and his wife Regina vacationed in Sevierville and stopped by for a visit on their way home to Texas. A student on Scholars' Bowl named James Overall is the son of composer Jason Overall, who wrote the opera The Doctor and the Devils, which was produced by Marble City Opera. During player introductions, James claimed that his favorite podcast is the Frank & Friends Show. The team from Roane County High School made buttons with Frank's picture. A viewer sent a letter to East Tennessee PBS praising the Scholars' Bowl production. Frank and Becca James will host the YouTube livestream of the Karns Christmas Parade at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024. You can watch at https://www.youtube.com/@karnsnetwork Frank and Heather Waliga will announce the Rocky Hill Christmas Parade at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Rocky Hill Center, 7513, S. Northshore Drive, Knoxville. Details at https://rockyhillchristmasparade.org/ Support the Frank & Friends Show by purchasing some of our high-quality merchandise at https://frank-friends-show.creator-spring.com Sign up for a 30-day trial of Audible Premium Plus and get a free premium selection that's yours to keep. Go to http://AudibleTrial.com/FrankAndFriendsShow Find us online https://www.FrankAndFriendsShow.com/ Please subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://YouTube.com/FrankAndFriendsShow and hit the bell for notifications. Find the audio of the show on major podcast apps including Spotify, Apple, iHeart, Podbean, and Audible. Thanks!
It's time for another Girls Gone Hallmark HALLMARK+ review, and Megan and Wendy are diving into the fourth episode of The Chicken Sisters! This time, they both agree the episode brings some much-needed redemption compared to the last two. They also highlight the clever one-liners sprinkled throughout, thanks to a talented writer on the series. And, of course, they take a moment to vent about the ongoing technical glitches with Hallmark+. Email us your review at girlsgonehallmark@gmail.com or let's talk about it in the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group! We Need Your 5-STAR Ratings and Reviews Spotify Podcast listeners: Spotify allows listeners to rate podcast episodes. Once you listen to a podcast for at least 30 seconds, you get the option to rate it between one and five stars. Return to the podcast's main page and tap the star icon. Then, tap submit. About The Chicken Sisters, Episode 4 - (Hallmark+, 2024) Leila Cohan is credited with writing this episode, she is an Emmy-nominated television and feature writer. Previous project include The Perfect Couple and Bridgerton, The First Wives Club, and Santa Clarita Diet. Paul Fox directed this episode. Fox has 53 previous directing credits including Workin' Moms, Schitt's Creek, and Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock airing on Apple+ Two new younger characters - in the form of flashback: Liam Boland plays young Frank Sr. - Liam has only a handful of acting credits but has previously appeared on Hallmark in the 2023 movie Sweeter Than Chocolate. Miles Marthaller plays young Frank Jr. - Miles has three acting credits, including the 2023 film Round and Round, but perhaps most exciting is his upcoming role as Thomas in Three Wiser Men and a Boy. Catch Up on Our Reviews of The Chicken Sisters Welcome to Merinac, Y'all! - Episode 1 We're on the Same Team, Y'all - Episode 2 This is War, Y'all - Episode 3
David and Jasmine talk with Markus Funk about the investigation and trial of the powerful Chicago-based Calabrese family mob, who engineered years of extortion, gambling, bookmaking, and hundreds of murders. Their gangland execution of two mobsters in an Indiana cornfield was reenacted in Martin Scorsese's Casino, giving viewers a glimpse of the chilling nature of organized crime activities. Marcus describes the trial of the nation's most extensive mob murder case, how they flipped mob leader Frank Calabrese's son, and how Markus' closing argument prompted Frank Sr. to refer to him as “a dead man.” He shares fascinating details of his life as an assistant United States attorney (AUSA), how to be persuasive at trial, and how his experience has taught him the importance of being authentic, no matter your role.
“If I can help someone else succeed in this craft or another craft, it helps the craft as an entirety” - Wes Breitenbach“I don't know anybody who's like: I hope they fail. Nobody's like that, and if they are, they're not running in any of our circles.” - Jesica BreitenbachWes & Jes Breitenbach join host Chris McAdoo on the last episode of 2023! They've got strong, well-earned “big ideas” about everything from going to college (as in…”don't!”) to what it takes to master a craft, and what it really means to build a life on your own terms. They have been incredible members of the Maker City community, sharing their passions with the world, but also inviting the community to come along for the adventures - to learn and grow alongside them as they continue to grow Crown Upholstery. About Wes & Jes: Even Moving Cross Country Twice, One Thing Has Remained Constant. Upholstering Great Furniture. Wes's career in upholstering began in 1999, a few years after he arrived in Phoenix, AZ from Havre de Grace, MD/ It was in Phoenix that Wes learned the generations-old tradecraft of reupholstering furniture from Jesica's grandfather, Frank Ramey Sr (who originally taught both Jesica and her father, Frank Ramey Jr). Frank Sr, in turn, had learned the art of upholstery from his mother (who took it up from her own mother during the Great Depression in order to help make ends meet).After years in the Sonoran Desert of Phoenix, Jes and Wes decided to make the move to Knoxville, TN over a decade ago. For that decade, Jes and Wes have made it their pursuit to embrace and love the natural beauty of the region while practicing their well-honed skills for its diverse citizenry. While they still rely on the age-old skills of sewing and cutting as a business, the trade has become a passion as well as a career.Learn more about Crown Upholstery and follow the adventures of Wes & Jes: https://crownupholsterytn.com/https://www.instagram.com/crownupholstery/Listen to all episodes of the Big Ideas Welcome podcast, available now on your favorite streaming platforms and at bigideaswelcome.com.This Big Ideas Welcome podcast is brought to you by Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, hosted and curated by KEC chief of strategy Chris McAdoo, and produced and edited by Palm Tree Pod Co.
THE LEGENDARY FRANK SILVA'S first trip to the Bonneville Salt Flats was with his dad when he was seventeen years old. That year they came out as spectators but it didn't last long and within a few years they were wrenching and racing the Got Salt Lakester. Frank's dad, Frank Sr., took six years to get a record in that car but it only took the junior Frank one! Unfortunely, his dad had passed away by the time he gothis record that earned him entry into the 300 MPH Chapter of Bonneville 200 MPH Club . Frank describes that year as "Fairy tale year" as he set a record and spread his dad's ashes over the salt. Frank is one of the most enegetic, genuine and humble guys out on the salt and it makes for a great interview!
Dish of the Week…60 Days In, Kody and Sisterwives, Scamanda Podcast, Frank Sr. on Two T's and a Pod, Bo Deitl on Behind the Velvet Rope Podcast, And Just Like That (10:55) Bachelorette (19:30) RHOA (25:39) Martha's Vineyard (33:26) Project Runway (43:15) Below Deck (46:16). We are off on Vacation for 2 weeks, so ENJOY! Get 20% off Leonor Greyl products by going to Leonorgreyl-usa.com and using code DWD20 at checkout! Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok…leave us reviews at Apple and Spotify (5* please!) email us at dameswhodishpodcast@gmail.com
This week Comrade Rachel gives according to her ability working at Bloomingdale's to Joey according to his need for a new outfit for an audition and as a bonus receives a bag that is U-N-I-sexy. One life may end and another one may not begin they way those people outside were doin' it, but Phoebe loses one family member and gains another when she meets her father, Frank Sr., at her granmother's 3-D funeral. Chandler says "goodbye, muscles!" when Monica wins "The Monica" for World's Best Bad Massage. Meanwhile, not in Manhattan, Ashford's got a lot in his bag and, if you listen closely, April is beseiged by the elements.
It's another solo episode this TGIF! I am here to break some news... RIP Pump
Coming early to you this week! We hope you're all having fun with March MANness! We break down where the brackets currently sit, the upsets, and who we see continuing on. Who do you think will be our 2023 March MANness Winner? Don't forget you can buy merch (is it... Merch MANness?)! We also deep dive the VPR mid-season trailer and are somehow on Team Raquel after the Katie Divorce Trip. In RHONJ, we talk about the softball game, not feeling bad for Frank Sr as Dolores progresses in her relationship with Paul, being Team Tre, and Melissa remodeling her new house after fan backlash. Is Summer fun? Why is everyone against RadHouse? What is it about this couple that affects the house so much? Come judge with us! You can find us:Instagram: @twojudgeygirlsFacebook: www.facebook.com/twojudgeygirlsPatreon: www.patreon.com/twojudgeygirlsCameo: www.cameo.com/twojudgeygirls2Podcast: ACast, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher Merch: www.etsy.com/shop/TwoJudgeyGirls Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's that time of year again... The Battle for Brooklyn Charity Baseball Game! But this year, instead of Jen falling flat on her face, Frank Sr. did as he cried to Dolores about the loss of their intimacy-less relationship! We're breaking down all things Jersey, so grab your helmet, gloves and let's play ball!! Put me in coach!Don't forget to check us out on our ig @reality.bites.podcast and DM us with any burning questions you want answered or if you just want to shoot the shit...TikTok @realitybitespodcastTwitter @RealiityBiitesBuy us a cocktail! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/realitybitespod And, as always, please ‘Like, Comment, Rate and Review' wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Dylan and Jordana return for another week of RHONJ, recapping an episode that apparently got a 2-for-1 therapy Groupon. They break down Teresa's counseling session, Jenn Fessler's refreshing friendship to Margaret, and why Frank Sr. needs to grow up. Finally, they dig into Bill and Jennifer's fascinating couples therapy meeting, and what it reveals about their relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode I was joined in a very interesting interview by former Chicago Outfit associate Frank Calabrese Jr. Frank is the son of a violent loan shark, murderer and high ranking member of the Outfit, Frank Sr. Throughout his youth, he would follow his dad into the world and in the end, his father would become out of control, paranoid and a change was needed. It would set up one of the most destructive defections in the history of the Mafia and culminate in one of the most historical mob trials of all time. Check out Frank Jr and his Chicago mob tours @- www.familysecretstours.com/ Presented as always by Barstool Sports We hope you enjoy the show, please leave us a deserving rating and review! FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE and please subscribe just search The Sitdown FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @sitdowncrimepod
In this episode I was joined in a very interesting interview by former Chicago Outfit associate Frank Calabrese Jr. Frank is the son of a violent loan shark, murderer and high ranking member of the Outfit, Frank Sr. Throughout his youth, he would follow his dad into the world and in the end, his father would become out of control, paranoid and a change was needed. It would set up one of the most destructive defections in the history of the Mafia and culminate in one of the most historical mob trials of all time. Check out Frank Jr and his Chicago mob tours @- www.familysecretstours.com/ Presented as always by Barstool Sports We hope you enjoy the show, please leave us a deserving rating and review! FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE and please subscribe just search The Sitdown FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @sitdowncrimepod Episode Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode I was joined in a very interesting interview by former Chicago Outfit associate Frank Calabrese Jr. Frank is the son of a violent loan shark, murderer and high ranking member of the Outfit, Frank Sr. Throughout his youth, he would follow his dad into the world and in the end, his father would become out of control, paranoid and a change was needed. It would set up one of the most destructive defections in the history of the Mafia and culminate in one of the most historical mob trials of all time. Check out Frank Jr and his Chicago mob tours @- www.familysecretstours.com/ Presented as always by Barstool Sports We hope you enjoy the show, please leave us a deserving rating and review! FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE and please subscribe just search The Sitdown FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @sitdowncrimepodYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/thesitdown
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In this episode I was joined in a very interesting interview by former Chicago Outfit associate Frank Calabrese Jr. Frank is the son of a violent loan shark, murderer and high ranking member of the Outfit, Frank Sr. Throughout his youth, he would follow his dad into the world and in the end, his father would become out of control, paranoid and a change was needed. It would set up one of the most destructive defections in the history of the Mafia and culminate in one of the most historical mob trials of all time. Check out Frank Jr and his Chicago mob tours @- www.familysecretstours.com/ Presented as always by Barstool Sports We hope you enjoy the show, please leave us a deserving rating and review! FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE and please subscribe just search The Sitdown FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @sitdowncrimepodYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/thesitdown
The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast Presented by Barstool Sports
In this episode I was joined in a very interesting interview by former Chicago Outfit associate Frank Calabrese Jr. Frank is the son of a violent loan shark, murderer and high ranking member of the Outfit, Frank Sr. Throughout his youth, he would follow his dad into the world and in the end, his father would become out of control, paranoid and a change was needed. It would set up one of the most destructive defections in the history of the Mafia and culminate in one of the most historical mob trials of all time. Check out Frank Jr and his Chicago mob tours @- www.familysecretstours.com/ Presented as always by Barstool Sports We hope you enjoy the show, please leave us a deserving rating and review! FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE and please subscribe just search The Sitdown FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @sitdowncrimepod
The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast Presented by Barstool Sports
In this episode I was joined in a very interesting interview by former Chicago Outfit associate Frank Calabrese Jr. Frank is the son of a violent loan shark, murderer and high ranking member of the Outfit, Frank Sr. Throughout his youth, he would follow his dad into the world and in the end, his father would become out of control, paranoid and a change was needed. It would set up one of the most destructive defections in the history of the Mafia and culminate in one of the most historical mob trials of all time. Check out Frank Jr and his Chicago mob tours @- www.familysecretstours.com/ Presented as always by Barstool Sports We hope you enjoy the show, please leave us a deserving rating and review! FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE and please subscribe just search The Sitdown FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @sitdowncrimepod Episode Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's Friends so, I mean, technically it's still worth the re-watch even if the episode is just 'meh'. The list of general wondering-ments for this episode has us reeling. Why on earth is this episode not named The One With Phoebe's Dad? He's kind of a big deal! Speaking of Frank Sr., seriously, just zero mention of Frank Jr.? The writers missed a major opportunity here. We can all see that Joey's purse is made of vinyl, therefore, anything spilled on it can just be wiped right off. Joey is preparing for an audition and Rachel offers to style him. In doing so, she convinces him that this new unisex shoulder bag will get him the part. Too bad it looks just like a woman's purse. Monica gives the best worst massages and Chandler is too afraid to tell her, lest their relationship be finished. Phoebe's grandmother passes away and her father shows up to the funeral. All clips are property of Warner Media. Find us on Insta! Be sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review. Thanks for listening and for sharing!
50:40 – Frank Edward Nora (and special surprise Nora guests, John and Frank Sr!!) join PQ Ribber for a look at the pop culture icon!! Join us next time when we discuss Andy Kaufman 2022. Listen for instructions how you can participate! This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States License. Attribution […]
50:40 – Frank Edward Nora (and special surprise Nora guests, John and Frank Sr!!) join PQ Ribber for a look at the pop culture icon!! Join us next time when we discuss Andy Kaufman 2022. Listen for instructions how you can participate! This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States License. Attribution […]
Former member of the Chicago Outfit, author of NY Times Bestseller Operation Family Secrets. He was a government informant who helped take down several major mob figures in a landmark case referred to as "Operation Family Secrets" by the FBI. Family Secrets was the nation's most expansive mob murder racketeering indictment. 3 months trial with 130 witnesses that saw his testimony bring down his own father. The show consists of:Frank's life as a child that includes robbery and learning about the street. What his father (Frank Sr.) was like?The violent bombing period from 1971-1986The murders of Mad Sam DeStefano, Sam Giancana, & Tony Spilotro. Who killed Sam? The phrases they used to talk to each other. Incidents that happen to Frank by the hands of his father and time he thought his father was going to kill him. Mailing the letter to the FBI, when his father found out he wrote it and testifying against him. Was there something harder than putting his father in prison for life?Advice for those fearing a family memberHis book and tours he is doing.Links: Buy “Operation Family Secrets”: https://www.amazon.com/Operation-Family-Secrets-Mobsters-Murderous/dp/0307717739Family Secrets Tours: https://www.familysecretstours.com/ Buy Tommy a glass of vino: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=94FXFEN6E2MB2Become a BTL Member: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/supportHire Tommy to Speak: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/public-speaking Support the show
The show consists of:Frank's life as a child that includes robbery and learning about the street. What his father (Frank Sr.) was like?The violent bombing period from 1971-1986The murders of Mad Sam DeStefano, Sam Giancana, & Tony Spilotro. Who killed Sam? The phrases they used to talk to each other. Incidents that happen to Frank by the hands of his father and time he thought his father was going to kill him. Mailing the letter to the FBI, when his father found out he wrote it and testifying against him. Was there something harder than putting his father in prison for life?Advice for those fearing a family memberHis book and tours he is doing.Links: Buy “Operation Family Secrets”: https://www.amazon.com/Operation-Family-Secrets-Mobsters-Murderous/dp/0307717739Family Secrets Tours: https://www.familysecretstours.com/ Buy Tommy a glass of vino: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=94FXFEN6E2MB2Become a BTL Member: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/supportHire Tommy to Speak: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/public-speaking
Welcome to a preview of L is for Losers where we dive in deep on all the latest in pop culture + reality tv. For full episodes of L is for Losers go to Patreon.com/LisforLosers. L is for Losers: Slander Slander Slander News (15:20): RiRi and A$ASP's baby is here!! Also, Kravis make it legal (with MJ in tow), Cara Delevingne weirds everyone out at the BBBMAs, the new Southern Charm trailer drops, and we've got Erika and Christine holding down WWHL! - Real Housewives of New Jersey - Reunion Pt (51:25): Luis and Teresa have tension as he tries to move things forward, much to her chagrin. We also learn the story behind Frank Sr.'s balls, finally! - Real Housewives of Atlanta (1:16:30): Kenya's tea party birthday for Brooklyn is immediately off the rails when the women play her game of Shady Tea and one white woman isn't having it! - Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (1:36:40): Even with the terrifying Dorit robbery, the one and only Harry Hamlin must be celebrated! Sutton doubles down on her lack of sympathy for Dorit, meanwhile, and Kyle nearly implodes over it. - Summer House - Reunion Pt 2 (2:06:32): Lots of unseen stories and footage roll out about Lindsay in regards to Austen and Andrea('s nipple). Also, Amanda doesn't like to google. - Below Deck Sailing Yacht (2:16:45): The new stew arrives and she's hot hot hot! Scarlett's first night is an absolute shitshow, of course, as Ashley tries to stake her claim on Gary but ends up barfing instead. - The Kardashians (2:27:20): Kim passes the bar! Meanwhile we get some Kanye appearing and a reconciliation between Scott and Kendall.
Another supersized episode this week, first Danny chats briefly with
This week I'm joined by Heather and her new baby! Find out which Real Housewife makes baby Penny shit her nappy! We discuss RHONJ, RHOM, RHOSLC and RHOC. Heather gives me her Ultimate Girls Trip cast - spoiler, it's not Housewives! Sorry Mo, but we both agree that Juan Dixon is the hottest husband, but Frank Sr and Jr come in at a close second. Heather goes on a bit of a rant about St. Patrick's Day and she is not a fan of Kandi & The Gang #KATG
Welcome to a preview of L is for Losers where we dive in deep on all the latest in pop culture + reality tv. For full episodes of L is for Losers go to Patreon.com/LisforLosers. L is for Losers: Bull in a Pineapple Shop NEWS (18:20): There's so much to say about the continued Kanye of it all and we dive in. It seems Julia Fox has become a full media darling in the meantime, complete with her own Tik Tok trend. We chat Lamar on Big Brother, Punky Brewster finding a surprising love, Chet Hanks dissing his famous dad, Tinder Swindler, the celeb extravaganza known as the Super Bowl, and more! Plus Marcy's watching the new "Love is Blind" and Jess reports on J. Lo's insane "Marry Me"! - Real Housewives of New Jersey (1:03:10): Something very confusing is going on between Dolores, Frank Sr., their kids, and their multiple houses that no one can figure out. Meanwhile, Luis hosts a pizza night that makes Theresa and her family actually bury the hatchet. Then it's time for a frat party! - Real Housewives of Orange County (1:37:45): Noella has officially become insufferable as she brings up her divorce for the zillionth time. Heather is also apparently Shannon's drug dealer and everyone loves to microdose. - Summer House (2:00:00): Paige gets an early morning call from Craig about his love triangle worries while Amanda and Kyle go on a miserable birthday date. Then, Ciara and Mya bring the group together for an important conversation about race and belonging. xo jess & marcy!
Little William Francis was a sickly baby that nearly died. Yet Annie and Frank Sr, his doting parents managed to win some prayers from a visiting Baptist, and overlooking his denomination with unforeseen grace, they allowed him to pray for little Frank, and, the child lived. But Frank Sr was a man of steel and anger. And what of school for young Houston? In chapter 2 we learn of Frank's friend Francis Howard, and the inevitable voice of the Lord
Your earbuds will leave no soldier behind when Frankie Juarez Jr. and his son Frankie “CBAND” Juarez Jr. assault the virus bunker with hardcore LA history with Big Luck's, Ol' Blue Eyes and Chumahan, hear about Jr.'s breakdancing, cardboard, parachute pants until Big Frank Sr. slaps his knowledge boot down on being a Vet in Vietnam, what it's like to smoke weed on perimeter for the first night in country armed with an M16, why Latin music can't be easily translated into English, how to feed someone who spent 3 weeks on Recon in the Jungle, Long Santa Monica history and Frank Sr.'s fight against the unAmerican Greed Heads real estate fools and the government lackeys trying TO STEAL THE NATIONAL VETERAN'S HOME right near Brentwood, Santa Monica abd Bel Air. Yep, that one. Hear the fight to KEEP OUR VETERAN'S Housing safe. GO TO: https://www.nhdvs.net to find out more. If you care about America, Vets and LA THIS IS THE SHOW NOT TO MISS!!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hard-luck-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
What is it like to spend part of your childhood as an American in Italy in the 1960's? Not only that, but what is it like to be the oldest of 8 children ? What happens when your mom, a classical pianist by training, buys herself a guitar and you and your siblings "borrow" that guitar to teach yourselves rock and roll? How do you decide whether or not to let your talent rest as a personal passion, or to turn it into a career? What happens when one of your own two children leaves home for a career as an actor in New York? And finally, what is it like when a group of sober drunks teaches you that not only addiction but recovery can run in a family? Find out in this episode of Apparent Artist featuring a very seasoned artist and family man, Frank Manibusan. This episode is dedicate in loving memory to Frank Sr. and Lolla ManibusanSong credit for "Hold On To Love" goes to Jesse Manibusan . THANK YOU , Jesse. To see Frank perform "Homeland" by Jesse Manibusan, go to Facebook and check out:https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10202700754276499&id=1728144335
RHONJ’s Frank Catania Sr. steps Behind The Rope. Hot off his Watch What Happens Live appearance with his Bros, Joe Gorga, Evan G., Bill Aydin and The Real Super Joe, Mr. Dolores Catania, as we like to call him, is here to discuss it all. This Real Housewives of New Jersey “House Husband” discusses growing up in NJ, how, where and when he met Dolores, their courtship, marriage, children (shout out to Gabby and Frankie Jr. - former BTVR Guest), ultimate dissolution of their marriage and road to the current “best friends” friendship they now have, as seen throughout the past several seasons on RHONJ. Frank is brutally honest about why their marriage ended, their divorce and how they became almost immediate friends thereafter. Speaking of RHONJ, Frank discusses how Dolores was cast, his own participation in the show and just what does he think of the drama and other cast mates Teresa Giudice, Margaret Josephs, Melissa Gorga, Jackie Goldschneider and last, but certainly not least, Jennifer Aydin. We also chat with Frank about his Bromances with the Joeys Gorga and Benigno (The Real SuperJoe), Evan Goldschneider and Bill Aydin. On a personal note, Frank chats about his relationship with Dolores’ boyfriend, Doctor David, as well as with his own girlfriend - who knew?. Finally, we pump, no pun intended (yes he and Frankie Jr. are still weightlifting), Frank Sr. for spoilers from the rest of this already stellar RHONJ season. Tune in for this RHONJ extravaganza with Mr. Dolores Catania with special cameo by the one and only Dolores Catania!!@frank.catania.jr@behindvelvetrope@davidyontefBonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetropeThis Episode is brought to you by Apostrophe https://www.apostrophe.com/pod/VELVET/ ($15 off First Visit)Merch Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Aman and Sam are here to discuss all things Bravo! We talk about BOLO and the aftermath of the dungeon party, Teresa's delusions and the relationship between David and Frank Sr. The conclusion of Salt Lake and Jen reaching for anything to keep her afloat and Hannah's blow up because they told her to take out the garbage.
It's the 6th day of Christmas. Krisha only has two shows left at Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre before it permanently closes. Traffic has been extremely heavy in Gatlinburg. She is looking forward to getting outside and running more often. Frank has a list of reasons why he hates winter. His mom had prints of three paintings by her cousin. The prints show scenes of autumn, winter, and spring. Frank Jr. will take two of the prints but somehow Frank Sr. got stuck with the winter print, which he doesn't want. Krisha donated some coats to charity. She had hoped to volunteer on Christmas Day but the charities she asked were not accepting volunteers due to COVID. A few years ago, Jere's mom was in a hospice on Christmas Day. Frank and Jere were looking for an open restaurant that morning. They went into a pancake restaurant but found out that the restaurant was only serving homeless people that morning. That afternoon, they were listening to Handel's Messiah on WETA-FM in the hospice room. Jere sang along with the Hallelujah Chorus and her mom passed shortly thereafter. Today's episode is sponsored by BoneZones.com (don't forget the S) where you can buy books and merchandise autographed by world-renowned forensic anthropologist Dr. Bill Bass. Sign up for a 30-day trial of Audible Premium Plus and get a free premium selection that's yours to keep. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/KrishaAndFrank Please subscribe to our YouTube channel and hit the bell for notifications: https://YouTube.com/KrishaAndFrank Subscribe to the audio of our podcast on your choice of apps including https://krishaandfrank.podbean.com/ Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/KrishaAndFrank https://www.instagram.com/KrishaAndFrank https://www.twitter.com/KrishaAndFrank Thanks! K&F
1. brag about sth 吹嘘 Monica在给Chanlder做按摩之前说I don't want to brag about it. 我可不是吹牛。Brag about sth = boast about sth 炫耀某事,吹嘘某事He bragged to his friends about the crime. 他向朋友炫耀他的罪行Monica: Y'know, I don't like to brag about it, but I give the best massages!Chandler: All right, then massage me up right nice!2. clothes horse 晾衣架,衣着讲究的人 Joey在向Chandler和Ross解释自己的角色时说他理解这个角色是一个real clothes horse. Clothes horse 本意是晾衣架,也可以指对衣着特别在意,特别讲究的人。Ross: (glaring at Joey) This would be the place where you explain the hat.Joey: Oh! Yeah, look there's this play all right? And I'm up for the part of this real cool like suave international guy. A real clothes horse. So I figure that everyone at the audition is gonna be wearing this kinda y'know, ultra-hip, high fashion stuff.Chandler: And you're gonna make them all disappear.3. unisex 男女通用的 Friends剧集里超经典的笑点,Rachel说Joey的包是unisex 男女通用的, 不分性别的 Joey听成了you need sex.Joey: Really? A purse?Rachel: It's not a purse! It's a shoulder bag.Joey: It looks like a women's purse.Rachel: No Joey, look. Trust me, all the men are wearing them in the spring catalog. Look. See look, men, carrying the bag.Joey: See look, women, carrying the bag. (He puts it on his shoulder and looks at himself in the mirror and likes what he sees.) But it is odd how a women's purse looks good on me, a man.Rachel: Exactly! Unisex!Joey: Maybe you need sex. I had sex a couple days ago.Rachel: No! No Joey! U-N-I-sex.Joey: Well, I ain't gonna say no to that.4. rip sth off 拧下来,敲竹杠 Phoebe见到了多年前抛弃自己的父亲当然很生气,生气到想 rip his tiny little head offRip sth off 拧下来 rip sb off 敲某人的竹杠rip-off 仿制品,冒牌货Phoebe: All right, I'd better go too. I have to go talk to my dad.Rachel: Ooh, Pheebs, what are you gonna say? Are you gonna tell him who you are?Phoebe: Umm, no, not at first 'cause I-I don't want to freak him outRoss: Well, but aren't you pissed at him?! I mean this guy abandoned you! I gotta tell you if this were me, this guy would be in some serious physical danger! (Getting worked up) I mean I-I-I'd walk in there and I'd be like, "Yo, dad! You and me outside right now!" (Calming down.) I kinda scared myself.Monica: Well, at least you scared someone.Phoebe: Y'know it's funny, you'd think I'd be angry. I mean, you'd think I'd wanna rip his tiny little head off. Fortunately, I'm past it.Monica: Phoebe, you do seem a little tense. Here, let me help you.Phoebe: All right.5. I am past it 我释怀了 还是在Phoebe关于父亲的对话中,虽然他对父亲有仇恨,但现在past itI am past it = I am over it. 我释怀了6. neither here nor there 非此非彼,文不对题 Phoebe跟多年从未谋面的父亲摊牌说自己是他女儿,父亲傻在那里只说了you are so pretty. Phoebe回应道That is neither here nor there. neither here nor there 既非此也非彼,文不对题,哪儿和哪儿都不挨着一本著名的欧洲旅行笔记叫做Neither Here Nor There, 翻译做《东西摸遍逛欧洲》。Frank Sr.: Phoebe, I-I-I-umm, (Sits down next to her and brushes against her leg.) Oops. (He backs up.) I just, I-I-I-I don't, I don't know what to say. I just can't believe that you're my daughter, you're so pretty.Phoebe: Yes. Well, that's neither here nor there.7. in one's defense 从某人的角度辩解一下 Phoebe的父亲为自己抛弃妻女行为辩解的时候用了in my denfense. In one's defense 从某人的角度辩解一下。In my denfense, I did not see you, so I bumped into you.Phoebe: Y'know what, it doesn't matter what you say it's not gonna make a difference anyway, so you can just go.Frank Sr.: All right. Well, y'know in my defense I was a lousy father.Phoebe: That's a defense?Frank Sr.: Yes. Yes it is. I burned the formula and I put your diapers on backwards. I mean, I made up a song to sing you to sleep, but that made you cry even more!Phoebe: You make up songs?Frank Sr.: Well no, just-just that one. But, it was stupid. Let's see, how did it, how did it go. Umm. (Singing.)Sleepy girl, sleepy girl.Why won't you go to sleep?Sleepy girl, sleepy girl.You're, you're, you're keeping me uppp!
I'm so excited to finally have Paul Coate on the podcast! We talk about going out for auditions, being present in the rehearsal space, and (yep, you guessed it) teaching! Also! Our skincare segment is a quarantine edition "hand"care plug. Take a listen for some hand lotion recs. Up Next for Paul (post-quarantine): Performing as Frank Sr. in Catch Me If You Can with Aristry Theater https://artistrymn.org/2021-season In the Future for Paul: The PBS Broadcast of Theater Latté Da's All Is Calm in December 2020
Ace and Scott are hypnotized by this weeks guest. By his stories that is. Frank Santos Jr was this weeks guest and we start by reminiscing about Frank Sr, who Ace and Scott both had worked with. Ace especially had some great stories. Frank Jr has certainly made a name for himself and built his own legacy. You think comedians have crazy bad gig stories, wait til you hear some from a hypnotist.
Episode 77: 1963, part 4. Kidnapping a Crooner's Kid. Frank Sinatra Jr. was kidnapped! Frank Sr. has chunks of guys like them in his stool! Also Troll Dolls, the longest concert ever, and a young Bill Bixby on My Favorite Martian! Season 4, Episode 19, of American Timelines! Part of the Queen City Podcast Network: www.queencitypodcastnetwork.com. Credits Include: Popculture.us, Wikipedia, IMDB & Youtube. Information may not be accurate, as it is produced by jerks. Music by MATT TRUMAN EGO TRIP, the greatest American Band. Click Here to buy their albums!
Little Frankie Sinatra Jr. went through a traumatic ordeal that lead to a habit Frank Sr. took even to his grave. Learn more about that as well as the legendary Area 51 as we discuss the history as well as give our take on the raid to come... Please rate, review, and subscribe! Social Media Email: unitedstatesofhorror@gmail.com Twitter: @USofHorror Instagram: @unitedstatesofhorror Facebook.com/unitedstatesofhorror (http://facebook.com/unitedstatesofhorror) Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Audioboom, YouTube, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theunitedstatesofhorror/support
Dolores Catania from The Real Housewives of NJ stops by on Chanel in the City to speak on her new cheese line with Formaggio (Love with Dolores) thats perfect to bring for any event. Dolores also gets real on her relationship with her ex, Frank Sr. and how she balances friendship with him and maintaining a relationship with her new boo David. She also spills on some secrets for the upcoming season of RHONJ and what we should expect out of her friendship with Teresa and Melissa.
Gregg, Frank Jr., and Frank Sr. are joined by Chris Ventra, as they go over the win totals for the American League. The guys also give their predictions for all the major player awards, as well their picks for the Divisions, Wild Cards, and World Series. Gregg and Frank argue over who copied who on their NL MVP pick of Anthony Rendon. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
https://twitter.com/share (Tweet) This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the life and career of George Halas, also known as "Papa Bear". George was the founder of the Chicago Bears. He was also a player, coach, and owner throughout 63 of his 88 years on this planet. So strap on your seatbelt, and let's get ready to take this baby up to 88mph. Connect with the show: https://thefootballhistorydude.com/episode9 (Visit the show notes for this episode) https://thefootballhistorydude.com/about-the-show/ (Visit me on the web - my about page) https://thefootballhistorydude.com/contact/ (Contact the show) https://twitter.com/FHDude (Follow me on Twitter) Subscribe on YouTube Click below for the transcript. I have included affiliate links to Amazon throughout the transcript to complement the episode. If you purchase through these links it will support the show at no extra cost to you. Read Full Transcript Introduction George Halas put 63 of his 88 years into the game of football. He quite possibly contributed more to the NFL than any other person to date. In this episode I'm going to tell you about the incredible impact that "Papa Bear" (affiliate link) had….on the NFL. Intro Music Welcome to the Football History Dude Podcast, where each episode is a journey back in time to learn about the rich history of the NFL. Your host is Arnie Chapman. Football is his passion and he wants you to come along with him to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron. So hop on board his DeLorean and lets get this baby up to 88 miles per hour (Great Scott). George Halas Early Life This time as we step off our DeLorean, the date is February 2nd, 1895 and we are in Chicago, Illinois. This is the day that our hero was born. This time our hero is none other than Mr. George Stanley Halas. They called him Mr. Football for everything because he was a player, a coach, an administrator, an owner, a founder, probably painted the lines on the field, everything. He did all of it. So basically what I want to say is before I go any further there is a disclaimer I am going to issue to you. There is no way that this episode, or even multiple episodes could cover everything that George Halas did for the game of football and the NFL. I could create an entire podcast revolving around the life and career of George Halas aka “Papa Bear”. I'm just going to hint and touch on some of the highlights and I'm going to continue to bring him up throughout the rest of The Football History Dude. But before I get into his career, we are going to take it back a little bit. His parents were immigrants from Pilsen, Bohemia back in the 1880's. His father was Frank Sr. and he was a tailor. His mother's name was Barbara and she was a grocer. His father would end up passing away in 1910, so George and his four siblings would end up helping their mother (Barbara) at the grocery store and also at the apartment building that the family owned. George had to grow up quick and toughen up. George lost his father at the age of 15, and it seems that this unfortunate event forced him to become a leader. He had to take charge and help his mom out. During this time, George went to Chicago's Crane Technical High School where he played baseball, basketball and football. To sum up his love for sports George Halas is quoted as saying on the Pro Football Hall of Fame (affiliate link) website, “I've loved sports since I was old enough to cross a Chicago street by myself. I'm happy that I made pro football a career. It has been good to me in the material sense, but more important is that I have been associated with youth in all my years as a pro football coach and owner.” Throughout this episode, we are going to find out that a lot of people thought of him as a crusty old dude on the outside, but a teddy bear on the inside. He was known to help many youth in the area and paid for kids to go to school among other things. College Support this podcast
In this episode, Jim and Tyson will try to help out a listener and a member of the group who has been having marketing problems and is trying to get more clients through the door. They will go over his website and his firm and point out different solutions and tips to help him improve his business. Attorney Frank Jr. practiced with his father Frank Sr; the law firm was established in 1963. Frank Sr. is now gone and Frank Jr. is left running the firm, and he feels like the cases have dried up and he is just not seeing the kind of business come in the door like he used to. TO DO LIST: Take a practice area. Nitch down! Have a good domain name. Something professional. And please use a professional email. Design your website. Get email addresses to stay in contact with potential clients and potential referrals. Move to the digital era. Start with your next best thing, do that, and then move on to the next one. Meet with referral partners. Coffee. Lunch. Get a young attorney to help out with marketing and social networks. Read the book: The 12 Week Year: https://www.amazon.com/12-Week-Year-Others-Months/dp/1118509234 Max Law Con: http://maxlawcon.maximumlawyer.com/ Hacking’s Hack: Learn how to use Instagram! Download Sue’s free guide on her website! https://suebzimmerman.com/ Tyson’s Tip: Get a driver! Whenever you have long drives, get a driver and use that time to get some work done. The expense is small compared to what you get out of it. // Thanks so much for listening to the show! If you want to know more about this and keep on maximizing your firm, please join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/403473303374386/ or like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaximumLawyerPodcast/ and comment! You can also go to http://www.maximumlawyer.com/ or, if you’d prefer, email us at: info@maximumlawyer.com Do you want to get on the show? Shoot us an email or message us! The Maximum Lawyer Podcast. Partner up, and maximize your firm.
The RunRunLive 4.0 Podcast Episode 4-352 – Frank Gianinno – The USA Cross Country Record Falls (Audio: link) [audio:http://www.RunRunLive.com/PodcastEpisodes/epi4352.mp3] Link MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks - Hello and welcome to Episode 4-352 of the RunRunLive Podcast. How are you doing? Hanging in there? Good. It's been a weird couple weeks, But we made it. Here we are. It's the middle of November. I am another year older and as far as I know the sun is going to come up today. Although I can't be too sure because we're in that part of the year where we wake up in the dark and come home in the dark up here in New England. The leaves are all down and the bones of the old Earth are poking through the great canvas. It's cold in mornings and that feels good on our old bodies. I've already had a fire in the fireplace. Today we have a great chat with Frank Gianinno who held the record for the cross USA run until Pete Kostelnick broke it! In section one we'll talk about the advantage of creating seasons of losing fitness into your endurance careers. In section two we'll inspect how today's environment is wired to keep us from focusing on long term, high value projects. And I'll issue a challenge for you to join me in a 30 day project. My running is going fine. I'm starting to lay on some more miles now that I'm fully recovered from Portland. I've been doing a lot of strength work especially in my glutes and hips. Buddy the old wonder dog is doing fine. He's nuts though. Compulsive border collies don't make the best retirees. He's up in the mornings, ready to go and bothers me like a 3-year-old until he collapses on his bed for a 2-hour nap. I'll take him out at lunch for a short run in woods behind my house. He can still manage a slow 20 minutes but his hips bother him. We give him the Glucosamine treats and those help. As near as I can tell Buddy will be 13 this month. He's gone a bit deaf as well, but I think some of that may be an affectation. He just doesn't want to listen anymore. It's a bit like living with a crazy old person. He'll start barking for no reason and running around the house. He hears imaginary threats. The RunRunLive podcast is Ad Free and listener supported. We do this by offering a membership option where members get Access to Exclusive Members Only audio and articles. Yes, we are still working on setting up the separate podcast feed for the member's content. Most recently I recorded and uploaded the first chapter of the zombie novel I've been writing for 30 years. Member only race reports, essays and other bits just for you! Exclusive Access to Individual Audio Segments from all Shows Intro's, Outro's, Section One running tips, Section Two life hacks and Featured Interviews – all available as stand-alone MP3's you can download and listen to at any time. Links are in the show notes and at RunRunLive.com … I've been filling my birdfeeder this month. The wild birds in my yard love it. It's a party outside the window every day. I've got all your normal wild New England birds. There are the small black and white chickadees that are our state bird. There are the similar looking nuthatches. There are titmice and a flock of sparrows that come in like a motorcycle gang taking over the town. There are mourning doves and cow birds who pick up the leftovers on the ground. I've got a pileated woodpecker or two and some angry looking blue jays. Occasionally we'll be surprised by a goldfinch or a ruby crested kingslet or some other unique visitor. This morning I got up to let Buddy out at 5AM. As I held his collar in one hand and reached for his lead with the other I saw some movement out of the corner of my eye. It was a big old skunk snarfing around under the birdfeeder for left overs not 2 feet from where I was standing with the dog. I quickly pulled the dog back inside. Crisis avoided. Imagine how different my day could have been? On with the show! Section one – Purposeful Deconditioning - Voices of reason – the conversation Frank Gianinno – Cross USA world record holder 1980 – 2016 Frank's Store: Frank's Custom Shoe-Fitting Happy Feet, Guaranteed329 Route 211 East, Middletown NY 10940 845.342.9226 frankg@shoe-fitter.com Frank's Story: I began fitting running shoes in 1977 in Eugene, Oregon, while attending school there. I have been a shoe store entrepreneur since 1983. Two friends, Bob Bright and Bill Glatz, opened a running store in New Paltz, New York, in 1978 called Catch Us If You Can. I was with them when Bob suggested the idea to Bill. I ran regularly with Bob and Bill and helped them in their store. I knew it was just a matter of time before I too would own a running shoe store. Orange Runners Club co-founder, Bruce Birnbaum, gave me that chance at ownership in 1981. The Middletown New York store was called Blisters Ltd. Blister's was opened for business for only one year. The next opportunity at ownership was with Albert Weinert Jr. in 1984. At first the business was called Frank's Run-In Room. A few years later we incorporated the business under the name Orange County Sporting Goods. I became the sole proprietor in 1991. In 1998, I changed the name to Frank's Custom Shoe-Fitting. In 2003, I became a Board Certified Pedorthist. Here are the (14) key life experiences that put me on the path to the running shoe business: 1. Received the Eagle Scout Award, Troop 55, Blauvelt, New York, 1967; 2. Ran Track at Tappan Zee High School my freshman year; 3. Ran Track and Cross Country for three years at Valley Central High School in Montgomery, New York, graduated 1970; 4. Ran Cross Country during my two years at Orange County Community College, Middletown, New York; 5. Completed Army basic training at Fort Dix, New Jersey, 1972; 6. During advanced basic training at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, I watched the Olympic Games in Munich on television as Frank Shorter won Olympic Gold in the Marathon and Steve Prefontaine finished 4th in the 5,000 Meters; 7. Lived in Anchorage, Alaska, from December 1972 thru June 1975 during the “Black Gold Rush”, ran my first marathon there; 8. Spent the entire summer 1975 traveling from Alaska thru Canada and all over the USA really seeing the sights and getting to know the lay of our great land; 8. While attending SUNY New Paltz in 1975-76 ran (3) marathons in Buffalo, Maryland and Boston running Maryland in a lifetime personal best of 2:39:34; 9. While living in New Paltz that year I trained almost every day with Bob Bright; 10. While in Flagstaff Arizona 1976-77, completed my undergraduate degree and learned a great deal while training at an altitude of 7,000 feet; 11. Spent the summer 1977 traveling around the west with my brother John; Attended the University of Oregon for two semesters and lowered my personal best 10K to 32:59; 12. Worked in my first store selling running shoes Sugar Pine Ridge in Eugene, Oregon; 13. Returned to New Paltz in April 1978 for the Boston Marathon to handle for my two friends Bob Bright (27) and Bill Glatz (20) where they ran 2:37:24 and 2:32:00 respectively. The running scene in New Paltz had really elevated. While living in Flagstaff and Eugene, I really missed running in the Gunks and of course my friends and the social scene in New Paltz. 14. While in Boston I noticed a book called My Run across the United States by Don Shepherd, and started to dream about a run of my own. Soon after Boston 1978 I knew my career path was going to have a great deal to do with running. Everything I was doing revolved around the running lifestyle. Nothing ever felt more real. I have stayed close to the running sports ever since. I will continue to do so until the day I die. Frank's record setting run across the USA There were actually two Runs. The first effort began on March 1, 1979, in Santa Monica, California. During a pre-dawn rain, Frank and his friend Bill Glatz scooped up some Pacific Ocean water. They handed it to their friend and handler, Rebecca Wright, to store in their donated motor home. The water would be part of a ceremony of "West meets East" on the water's edge at New York City's Battery Park at the completion of the Run. Run #1 began from the parking lot of the Four Seasons Restaurant on Highway One, overlooking the Pacific. Prior to this, Frank and Bill often trained in the Shawangunk Mountains near New Paltz, NY. Arguably, New York's Hudson Valley Region is one of the best places to train on Earth. The mountain trails of the 'Gunks', world- famous for rock climbing, hiking and boldering, also feature some of the best 'Rave Runs' anywhere. Currently, the U. S. Marathon team trains there. The countless miles on the carriage trails of Mohonk and Minnewaska helped prepare them for their odyssey. After a rough start, Billy decided not to continue. He departed Run #1 early on day eleven in Phoenix, only after he was sure that Frank and Becky would be able to keep up the 50-mile per day pace needed to reach the finish in 60 days. Despite daily terrain and weather challenges, Frank's greatest concerns were physical. Thankfully, symptoms that could lead to injury would disappear, despite running all day, day after day. Much of this was due to creative shoe modifications, lower leg compression hose and an understanding of self, along with the constant help of Becky. Frank, with Becky's undaunted support and friendship, finished Run #1 arriving at New York City Hall on April 30, 1979, sixty days and six hours after that rainy start. They ran through thirteen states, covered 2,876 miles, averaging fifty miles per day. Their adventures along the way have become legendary. At the end of a brief ceremony in Battery Park, the Twin Towers looming overhead, Frank answered a reporter's question regarding, "Would you ever do it again?" by saying he was definitely going to do another run: this time from San Francisco to New York. He knew that for his next Run he would need greater financing and a larger support crew. Four months later, Frank won the Kingston Half Marathon in 1:12:05. Then in March of 1980, he finished second in the St. Patrick's Day 10K in New Paltz with a time of 33:00. All the high mileage coming across the country paid off, as Frank enjoyed the best racing performances of his life. His only other standout performance, time-wise, was his 2:39:34 in the 1975 Maryland Marathon. RUN #2 Sixteen months after the finish of Run #1, after a brief ceremony, Frank began Run #2 from the steps of San Francisco's City Hall. This time his support crew consisted of his family and a friend. His brother John stayed with him on a bicycle to give immediate support. He had a radio/cassette player mounted on the back of the bike, as well as medical supplies and food for he and Frank. His parents, Frank Sr. and Josephine Giannino, drove the motor home and provided all-round support. His friend Bruce Goldberg did the public relations work, contacting the media, United Way representatives and running clubs along the way. Frank Sr., a retired male nurse, looked after Frank's health and the health of everyone on the trip. He drove and maintained the motor home. Josephine created a homey atmosphere in the motor home, did the cooking and calorie counting, and kept a detailed diary of her experiences. The family dog, Brindle, was on the trip too. Things were not easy on Run #2. On the 4th of July, Stan Cottrell of Georgia raised the performance bar, completing a well-financed run from New York City to San Francisco in 48 days 1 hour 48 minutes, an average of 64 miles per day. Frank's original plan for Run #2 was to average 60 miles per day. Cottrell's effort raised the bar. Not only did he have to better that average, but he had to do it convincingly. Frank did not have the gifts of a fast ultra-marathoner, but he did have two things going for him — he had done this before, and he had the perfect support team to do it with - his family! If he was going to average more than 64 miles per day, everything was going to have to come together perfectly. Frank's plan was to reach Fort Collins, CO at an average of 60 miles per day. After that, he planned to average 70 miles per day. The plan was to run 2.5 miles at 10-12 minutes per mile, walk a little, run 2.5 again and repeat the process through twenty miles; then break for breakfast for one hour; run/walk another twenty miles; break one hour for lunch; then run as many miles as possible into the nighttime hours. The first four days across California were rough. Frank's pace was slow. California roads were very busy. The family was not making enough sacrifices in an effort to reach seventy miles per day. Instead of foregoing showers and parking near the finish marker, the family would drive out of its way for a KOA, in order to be comfortable after the fifty or so miles they had covered. This pace was far below the 60 miles and ultimately 70 miles that would be needed daily. With a renewed resolve, all family members dug in and made sacrifices. In some cases, the sacrifices were painful. Frank Sr. came down with dysentery in Nevada. John's bike was run over. Bruce survived stomach problems. Frank lost three toenails. Brindle, more than once, managed to collect burrs in her fur while seeking relief during roadside pit-stops. The stories, as on Run #1, are legendary. Suffice it to say, things worked out in the end. The group tightened up the routine. They grabbed showers when available. Only Frank bathed at the end of the day in the motor home shower. Frank's mileage routine increased. After Fort Collins, the crew awoke at 3:00 AM; Frank ran 25 miles; broke for breakfast; twenty five more miles; lunch; then as many miles as possible by dark. They reached the 70-mile goal almost every day and finished in 46 days 8 hours 36 minutes. The Guinness Book of World Records still lists it as the fastest crossing of the United States on foot. Many people influenced Frank's decisions to do these runs. None more than the efforts of Dave MacGillivray. One of Dave's many personal accomplishments was his 1978 run across America for the Jimmy Fund. David is the director of the Boston Marathon and is a great and cherished resource. Section two Urgency and long term thinking - Outro Well my friends you have run completely across the country to the end of episode 4-352 of the RunRunLive Podcast. Are you tired? The next race for me will be the Thanksgiving morning Turkey trot. I don't like 5k's. You'd think I'd be ok with 20 minutes of intense effort versus a multi-hour campaign. But, no, I'm not. It takes my body 10+ minutes to warm up to race effort. If I jump in cold the race is almost over before my heart rate normalizes. It hurts too. It's a foreign feeling for me now to force myself to race at tempo pace. I'd much prefer the slow dull blade of a fat adapted endurance effort to the white-hot burn of a short race. I'll tell you a story. When I was 14 or 15 this time of year I ran cross country for my school. We would take the school van to other small New England prep schools in within driving distance for meets. I remember one cold morning in November we went to an away meet. When the race began it started snowing. The snowflakes were those big fluffy ones that you get early in the season when winter isn't quite sure of itself yet. They float down like big, fluffy, wet potato chips and dissolve into anything they hit. When we ran in those days we ran in short shorts and a racing singlet. I can remember those big snowflakes covering my exposed thighs as I raced, making them numb as the snow evaporated. I don't remember anything else about that day, just the crunch of the leaves under my Nike Waffle Racers and the numb wetness of my thighs. I'll see you out there. MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks -
The RunRunLive 4.0 Podcast Episode 4-352 – Frank Gianinno – The USA Cross Country Record Falls (Audio: link) [audio:http://www.RunRunLive.com/PodcastEpisodes/epi4352.mp3] Link MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks - Hello and welcome to Episode 4-352 of the RunRunLive Podcast. How are you doing? Hanging in there? Good. It’s been a weird couple weeks, But we made it. Here we are. It’s the middle of November. I am another year older and as far as I know the sun is going to come up today. Although I can’t be too sure because we’re in that part of the year where we wake up in the dark and come home in the dark up here in New England. The leaves are all down and the bones of the old Earth are poking through the great canvas. It’s cold in mornings and that feels good on our old bodies. I’ve already had a fire in the fireplace. Today we have a great chat with Frank Gianinno who held the record for the cross USA run until Pete Kostelnick broke it! In section one we’ll talk about the advantage of creating seasons of losing fitness into your endurance careers. In section two we’ll inspect how today’s environment is wired to keep us from focusing on long term, high value projects. And I’ll issue a challenge for you to join me in a 30 day project. My running is going fine. I’m starting to lay on some more miles now that I’m fully recovered from Portland. I’ve been doing a lot of strength work especially in my glutes and hips. Buddy the old wonder dog is doing fine. He’s nuts though. Compulsive border collies don’t make the best retirees. He’s up in the mornings, ready to go and bothers me like a 3-year-old until he collapses on his bed for a 2-hour nap. I’ll take him out at lunch for a short run in woods behind my house. He can still manage a slow 20 minutes but his hips bother him. We give him the Glucosamine treats and those help. As near as I can tell Buddy will be 13 this month. He’s gone a bit deaf as well, but I think some of that may be an affectation. He just doesn’t want to listen anymore. It’s a bit like living with a crazy old person. He’ll start barking for no reason and running around the house. He hears imaginary threats. The RunRunLive podcast is Ad Free and listener supported. We do this by offering a membership option where members get Access to Exclusive Members Only audio and articles. Yes, we are still working on setting up the separate podcast feed for the member’s content. Most recently I recorded and uploaded the first chapter of the zombie novel I’ve been writing for 30 years. Member only race reports, essays and other bits just for you! Exclusive Access to Individual Audio Segments from all Shows Intro’s, Outro’s, Section One running tips, Section Two life hacks and Featured Interviews – all available as stand-alone MP3’s you can download and listen to at any time. Links are in the show notes and at RunRunLive.com … I’ve been filling my birdfeeder this month. The wild birds in my yard love it. It’s a party outside the window every day. I’ve got all your normal wild New England birds. There are the small black and white chickadees that are our state bird. There are the similar looking nuthatches. There are titmice and a flock of sparrows that come in like a motorcycle gang taking over the town. There are mourning doves and cow birds who pick up the leftovers on the ground. I’ve got a pileated woodpecker or two and some angry looking blue jays. Occasionally we’ll be surprised by a goldfinch or a ruby crested kingslet or some other unique visitor. This morning I got up to let Buddy out at 5AM. As I held his collar in one hand and reached for his lead with the other I saw some movement out of the corner of my eye. It was a big old skunk snarfing around under the birdfeeder for left overs not 2 feet from where I was standing with the dog. I quickly pulled the dog back inside. Crisis avoided. Imagine how different my day could have been? On with the show! Section one – Purposeful Deconditioning - Voices of reason – the conversation Frank Gianinno – Cross USA world record holder 1980 – 2016 Frank’s Store: Frank's Custom Shoe-Fitting Happy Feet, Guaranteed329 Route 211 East, Middletown NY 10940 845.342.9226 frankg@shoe-fitter.com Frank’s Story: I began fitting running shoes in 1977 in Eugene, Oregon, while attending school there. I have been a shoe store entrepreneur since 1983. Two friends, Bob Bright and Bill Glatz, opened a running store in New Paltz, New York, in 1978 called Catch Us If You Can. I was with them when Bob suggested the idea to Bill. I ran regularly with Bob and Bill and helped them in their store. I knew it was just a matter of time before I too would own a running shoe store. Orange Runners Club co-founder, Bruce Birnbaum, gave me that chance at ownership in 1981. The Middletown New York store was called Blisters Ltd. Blister’s was opened for business for only one year. The next opportunity at ownership was with Albert Weinert Jr. in 1984. At first the business was called Frank’s Run-In Room. A few years later we incorporated the business under the name Orange County Sporting Goods. I became the sole proprietor in 1991. In 1998, I changed the name to Frank’s Custom Shoe-Fitting. In 2003, I became a Board Certified Pedorthist. Here are the (14) key life experiences that put me on the path to the running shoe business: 1. Received the Eagle Scout Award, Troop 55, Blauvelt, New York, 1967; 2. Ran Track at Tappan Zee High School my freshman year; 3. Ran Track and Cross Country for three years at Valley Central High School in Montgomery, New York, graduated 1970; 4. Ran Cross Country during my two years at Orange County Community College, Middletown, New York; 5. Completed Army basic training at Fort Dix, New Jersey, 1972; 6. During advanced basic training at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, I watched the Olympic Games in Munich on television as Frank Shorter won Olympic Gold in the Marathon and Steve Prefontaine finished 4th in the 5,000 Meters; 7. Lived in Anchorage, Alaska, from December 1972 thru June 1975 during the “Black Gold Rush”, ran my first marathon there; 8. Spent the entire summer 1975 traveling from Alaska thru Canada and all over the USA really seeing the sights and getting to know the lay of our great land; 8. While attending SUNY New Paltz in 1975-76 ran (3) marathons in Buffalo, Maryland and Boston running Maryland in a lifetime personal best of 2:39:34; 9. While living in New Paltz that year I trained almost every day with Bob Bright; 10. While in Flagstaff Arizona 1976-77, completed my undergraduate degree and learned a great deal while training at an altitude of 7,000 feet; 11. Spent the summer 1977 traveling around the west with my brother John; Attended the University of Oregon for two semesters and lowered my personal best 10K to 32:59; 12. Worked in my first store selling running shoes Sugar Pine Ridge in Eugene, Oregon; 13. Returned to New Paltz in April 1978 for the Boston Marathon to handle for my two friends Bob Bright (27) and Bill Glatz (20) where they ran 2:37:24 and 2:32:00 respectively. The running scene in New Paltz had really elevated. While living in Flagstaff and Eugene, I really missed running in the Gunks and of course my friends and the social scene in New Paltz. 14. While in Boston I noticed a book called My Run across the United States by Don Shepherd, and started to dream about a run of my own. Soon after Boston 1978 I knew my career path was going to have a great deal to do with running. Everything I was doing revolved around the running lifestyle. Nothing ever felt more real. I have stayed close to the running sports ever since. I will continue to do so until the day I die. Frank’s record setting run across the USA There were actually two Runs. The first effort began on March 1, 1979, in Santa Monica, California. During a pre-dawn rain, Frank and his friend Bill Glatz scooped up some Pacific Ocean water. They handed it to their friend and handler, Rebecca Wright, to store in their donated motor home. The water would be part of a ceremony of "West meets East" on the water's edge at New York City's Battery Park at the completion of the Run. Run #1 began from the parking lot of the Four Seasons Restaurant on Highway One, overlooking the Pacific. Prior to this, Frank and Bill often trained in the Shawangunk Mountains near New Paltz, NY. Arguably, New York's Hudson Valley Region is one of the best places to train on Earth. The mountain trails of the 'Gunks', world- famous for rock climbing, hiking and boldering, also feature some of the best 'Rave Runs' anywhere. Currently, the U. S. Marathon team trains there. The countless miles on the carriage trails of Mohonk and Minnewaska helped prepare them for their odyssey. After a rough start, Billy decided not to continue. He departed Run #1 early on day eleven in Phoenix, only after he was sure that Frank and Becky would be able to keep up the 50-mile per day pace needed to reach the finish in 60 days. Despite daily terrain and weather challenges, Frank's greatest concerns were physical. Thankfully, symptoms that could lead to injury would disappear, despite running all day, day after day. Much of this was due to creative shoe modifications, lower leg compression hose and an understanding of self, along with the constant help of Becky. Frank, with Becky's undaunted support and friendship, finished Run #1 arriving at New York City Hall on April 30, 1979, sixty days and six hours after that rainy start. They ran through thirteen states, covered 2,876 miles, averaging fifty miles per day. Their adventures along the way have become legendary. At the end of a brief ceremony in Battery Park, the Twin Towers looming overhead, Frank answered a reporter's question regarding, "Would you ever do it again?" by saying he was definitely going to do another run: this time from San Francisco to New York. He knew that for his next Run he would need greater financing and a larger support crew. Four months later, Frank won the Kingston Half Marathon in 1:12:05. Then in March of 1980, he finished second in the St. Patrick's Day 10K in New Paltz with a time of 33:00. All the high mileage coming across the country paid off, as Frank enjoyed the best racing performances of his life. His only other standout performance, time-wise, was his 2:39:34 in the 1975 Maryland Marathon. RUN #2 Sixteen months after the finish of Run #1, after a brief ceremony, Frank began Run #2 from the steps of San Francisco's City Hall. This time his support crew consisted of his family and a friend. His brother John stayed with him on a bicycle to give immediate support. He had a radio/cassette player mounted on the back of the bike, as well as medical supplies and food for he and Frank. His parents, Frank Sr. and Josephine Giannino, drove the motor home and provided all-round support. His friend Bruce Goldberg did the public relations work, contacting the media, United Way representatives and running clubs along the way. Frank Sr., a retired male nurse, looked after Frank's health and the health of everyone on the trip. He drove and maintained the motor home. Josephine created a homey atmosphere in the motor home, did the cooking and calorie counting, and kept a detailed diary of her experiences. The family dog, Brindle, was on the trip too. Things were not easy on Run #2. On the 4th of July, Stan Cottrell of Georgia raised the performance bar, completing a well-financed run from New York City to San Francisco in 48 days 1 hour 48 minutes, an average of 64 miles per day. Frank's original plan for Run #2 was to average 60 miles per day. Cottrell's effort raised the bar. Not only did he have to better that average, but he had to do it convincingly. Frank did not have the gifts of a fast ultra-marathoner, but he did have two things going for him — he had done this before, and he had the perfect support team to do it with - his family! If he was going to average more than 64 miles per day, everything was going to have to come together perfectly. Frank's plan was to reach Fort Collins, CO at an average of 60 miles per day. After that, he planned to average 70 miles per day. The plan was to run 2.5 miles at 10-12 minutes per mile, walk a little, run 2.5 again and repeat the process through twenty miles; then break for breakfast for one hour; run/walk another twenty miles; break one hour for lunch; then run as many miles as possible into the nighttime hours. The first four days across California were rough. Frank's pace was slow. California roads were very busy. The family was not making enough sacrifices in an effort to reach seventy miles per day. Instead of foregoing showers and parking near the finish marker, the family would drive out of its way for a KOA, in order to be comfortable after the fifty or so miles they had covered. This pace was far below the 60 miles and ultimately 70 miles that would be needed daily. With a renewed resolve, all family members dug in and made sacrifices. In some cases, the sacrifices were painful. Frank Sr. came down with dysentery in Nevada. John's bike was run over. Bruce survived stomach problems. Frank lost three toenails. Brindle, more than once, managed to collect burrs in her fur while seeking relief during roadside pit-stops. The stories, as on Run #1, are legendary. Suffice it to say, things worked out in the end. The group tightened up the routine. They grabbed showers when available. Only Frank bathed at the end of the day in the motor home shower. Frank's mileage routine increased. After Fort Collins, the crew awoke at 3:00 AM; Frank ran 25 miles; broke for breakfast; twenty five more miles; lunch; then as many miles as possible by dark. They reached the 70-mile goal almost every day and finished in 46 days 8 hours 36 minutes. The Guinness Book of World Records still lists it as the fastest crossing of the United States on foot. Many people influenced Frank's decisions to do these runs. None more than the efforts of Dave MacGillivray. One of Dave's many personal accomplishments was his 1978 run across America for the Jimmy Fund. David is the director of the Boston Marathon and is a great and cherished resource. Section two Urgency and long term thinking - Outro Well my friends you have run completely across the country to the end of episode 4-352 of the RunRunLive Podcast. Are you tired? The next race for me will be the Thanksgiving morning Turkey trot. I don’t like 5k’s. You’d think I’d be ok with 20 minutes of intense effort versus a multi-hour campaign. But, no, I’m not. It takes my body 10+ minutes to warm up to race effort. If I jump in cold the race is almost over before my heart rate normalizes. It hurts too. It’s a foreign feeling for me now to force myself to race at tempo pace. I’d much prefer the slow dull blade of a fat adapted endurance effort to the white-hot burn of a short race. I’ll tell you a story. When I was 14 or 15 this time of year I ran cross country for my school. We would take the school van to other small New England prep schools in within driving distance for meets. I remember one cold morning in November we went to an away meet. When the race began it started snowing. The snowflakes were those big fluffy ones that you get early in the season when winter isn’t quite sure of itself yet. They float down like big, fluffy, wet potato chips and dissolve into anything they hit. When we ran in those days we ran in short shorts and a racing singlet. I can remember those big snowflakes covering my exposed thighs as I raced, making them numb as the snow evaporated. I don’t remember anything else about that day, just the crunch of the leaves under my Nike Waffle Racers and the numb wetness of my thighs. I’ll see you out there. MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks -