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Another week, another episode of The Last of Us, another Louis and Shandra commentary on what they thought of it. Thanks for clicking on (and hopefully listening to) this Episode 69 of The Fellowship of the Mic podcast! What are you thinking of the series so far? We'd love to hear from you!Deets & links ⬇️ Send us a textSupport the showAlso, don't forget to check out the podcast's new fantastical intro song from our friends in Next Stop: Cosmos. Please be sure to check out all of their socials, give them a follow, and lots of support! It means a lot that they are now apart of our fantasy family.

It's Episode 53 of The Fellowship of the Mic, and Louis & I were wowed by this fire-breathing, dragon-filled penultimate episode of Season 2 of House of the Dragon. With only one episode left in the season, events are coming to a head. Who will live, who will die, and who will soar the Westerosi skies?Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.Also, don't forget to check out the podcast's new fantastical intro song from our friends in Next Stop: Cosmos. Please be sure to check out all of their socials, give them a follow, and lots of support! It means a lot that they are now apart of our fantasy family.

House of the Dragon Season 2 - Ep 304: Where are our dragons? We want our dragons! After two long years we return again to Westeros to cover the Podcast that was Promised, the HBO prequel series to Game of Thrones - House of the Dragon Season 2. Pull out your Valyrian Steel and follow along as we break down a series that famously broke down. Will this new series break the wheel or be destined to die by dragon fire? Tune in to find out! Dracarys! Aegon's Dream is for you to subscribe to Normies Like Us Insta @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @JoeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/joehasinsta/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

Hey Friend! Today, I'm excited for you to hear from one of my alumni Podcast to Profit students Kerri Patt, as she shares her incredible journey of launching her podcast just six months ago to having over 6,000 downloads and ranking in the top 1.5% globally. Did you get that? Kerri didn't even have a podcast when she joined the program and now she has listeners in over 50 countries, and a growing email list!  I hope that as you listen to all of Kerri's accomplishments, and hear her many wins, it will transfer belief into your heart that this kind of growth is possible for you too! You can have a successful podcast that serves others, grows your audience, gets more leads, and ultimately, brings you paying clients. My heart's desire, is for you to find clarity in your purpose so you can live out your passion, fulfill your calling, and make a Kingdom impact, all to the Glory of God.  I pray this blesses you! Xo, Stef   Check out Kerri's podcast, below! Mom Wife Career Life   SIGN UP FOR THE PROFITABLE PODCAST BOOTCAMP: LEARN HOW TO GROW YOUR SHOW AND MAKE INCOME PODCASTING Monday, March 4th - Friday, March 8th 11AM MST  https://stefaniegass.com/bootcamp   Next Steps: Watch the Free Podcast Workshop: http://podcastforgrowth.com Watch the Free Clarity Workshop: http://freeclarityworkshop.com Join the Stefanie Gass School: https://stefaniegass.com/school Grab Your Freebies: https://stefaniegass.com/ Join the FB Community: http://stefgasscommunity.com   >

Introduction:  Oscar Trimboli is an award-winning Author, host of the Apple award-winning podcast Deep Listening and a sought-after Keynote Speaker. ·         Oscar's third book, How to listen-discover the hidden key to better communication is the most comprehensive book about listening in the work place. Along with the Deep Listening Ambassador Community, Oscar is on a quest to create 100 million deep listeners in the workplace. ·         Oscar works with Chairs, Boards of Directory and Executive Teams.   Podcast episode Summary:  In this episode Oscar shares what he means by the transformational impact of listening, often beyond words, in the workplace. He provides numerous examples of what it means to listen and how. We reference his book across the conversation to illuminate the richness of his research and to expand on the idea that listening is a skill, a strategy, and a practice – a way to balance how you communicate.   Points made throughout the Episode:   o    Who are you? Oscar responded by saying he is really a confused human. He plays many different roles, the role of Grandfather, the role of carer for his Father and someone who loves to hike in the bushlands around Sydney. o    What motivated you to get into this particular domain, that is listening? Oscar shared 3 stories to answer this question. The first is that as a teenager Oscar required years of orthodontic work and he did not want to draw attention to his features so he became very skilled at asking others questions. The second is that Oscar went to a school with over 23 different nationalities and whilst playing cards teams would tend to form around their own nationalities. Oscar became adept at reading body language. The third story speaks to a seminal moment in Oscar's career in 2008 at his employer Microsoft. He was part of a larger meeting involved in budget meeting. There were 18 people at the meeting. At the 20 minute mark in this budget meeting Oscar's boss, Tracy, says “Oscar we need to talk immediately after this meeting” This statement caused Oscar to stop paying attention and to question how he was going to communicate to those that mattered he was about to get fired. Instead the comment altered the trajectory of Oscar's career and he has dedicated his research and work to decoding the elements of Listening. Essentially his boss said “Oscar if you could code how you listen, you could change the world” o    That profound insight resulted a body of work where Oscar has coded how to listen and that body comprises 3 books, a quiz a jigsaw game and a playing card game that he runs in many organisations today. o    The difference between hearing and listening is taking action and Oscar believes he had made a dent in the business of decoding how to listen. o    What did you have to unearth or discover to know how to code listening? In the moment Oscar had no clue & about 2 weeks later he was asked to audit another budget meeting hosted by the then CFO, Brian. Despite the fact that the meeting proved almost incomprehensible with few people actually speaking, where when Brian spoke people asked clarifying questions, Oscar noticed he was taking a tally of this phenomena and then realised that he as actually beginning  to decode listening. o    Tracy asked Oscar to code how he listened in order to change the world and what he has used since then to decode how to listen  is the research of deep listening institute, the academic literature and interviews with diverse workplace workers. o    In all of this work Oscar is trying to make sense of what it takes to help  a person's listening  move from  simply nodding and muttering to listening to what is not said. o    Oscar cautions listeners not to try and use a tip they might hear over this podcast on someone that is significant to them to ward against unintended consequences and to make his point he shares a story about his friend Mick. o    What are the salient features that describe the code of listening? o    The maths or neuroscience of listening helps people understand why people are not good listeners. The math is as follows;   1.     People speak at the rate of 125 words per minute 2.     People can listen at the rate of 400 words per minute 3.     People think at the rate of 900 words per minute.   o    What this means is that people can stay in the conversation. Jump ahead and solve or go ahead and judge and anticipate, while they are waiting for the speaker to catch up. o    Oscar analyses the math and helps us understand that what the speaker shares is 14% of what the speaker thinks and means. Good listeners listen to what is said, Great listeners & deep listeners notice what is not said in the 86% o    Most of us are dialoguing using the 14% each way and we can get frustrated. If instead a listener remembers that what a speaker says is only 14% of what they think and mean then the listener can move towards helping the speaker elucidate what is in the 86% o    In teams if you are not taking the time to fully listen this frustration is N squared by the number of people in the room. o    In the workplace as a listener your job is not to make sense of what is being spoken or thought but to help the speaker express what they think and mean.  o    As a nugget Oscar shares a framework which he refers to as a listening compass. First he shares that most of us are coded through our educational systems, to listen for similarities. Pattern matching. Pattern matching trains us to listen for similarities and what is divergent. o    The first question to ask in the compass system is directional to help the speaker say more from their original draft thinking. The question is asked with empathy and genuine curiosity “Say more about that?” This helps the speaker share more about what they are thinking and meaning. o    The second question works to explore the divergent to help illuminate what else might be considered, different perspectives for example. The question is “what else” o    The third question is exquisite silence. Silence and listen share identical letters. Silence is like a magnet to draw the speakers meaning to the fore. o    Silence is a sign of respect, wisdom and authority. A leader can shape the presence of the group or team to listen to each other and not just the active speaker. o    People can immediately complain that this form of listening will take time when in fact it saves time over time. o    What are all the ways we assume we listen and we don't? o    Listening happens before, during and after the conversation and it is important that as a listener you learn how to listen to yourself. o    Many of us are not conscious of our own state, the state necessary to be able to listen. o    Many people are stuck at level one listening, listening to yourself. Level two is listening to the content, level three is listening for the context, level four is listening to what is not said and level five is listening for meaning. o    91% of workplace listeners are paying attention to a notification that is electronic, some of which are getting closer to our bodies such as our digital watches. We are distracted. We do not know the difference between paying attention and giving attention. We have so many browser tabs open in our mind, we are over flooded and what we want to do is shut them down so that we can give attention and listen. o    The best tip Oscar can give to those who host meetings it to set the time for the meeting 5 mins past the hour and to run the meeting for 50 minutes, to let people decompress from their previous meeting and be on time for the next. o    Most people are physically present when they arrive at a meeting but mentally present about 5 minutes after. o    You can change your state by changing your calendar appointments by 5 mins each side of an hour, by drinking a glass or water and by noticing your breathing and by listening to music before a meeting or conference call o    Oscar explains why he uses the negative in some of his questioning like asking people to wonder in an exercise “what am I not listening to in  myself” most people are used to listening to the noise so it takes a certain stillness to appreciate what wants to be heard. o    What are the villains of listening? Oscar, in response to a request from a CEO who wanted to help more in his organisation appreciate the value of listening, did some research to generate a quiz that organisational listeners could take. They based their survey on a few very simple questions like;   1.     “what's the other person doing when they are not listening?” 2.     “What do you struggle with when it comes to listening?” 3.     How do you rate yourself as a listener? And how would you rate others that listen to you?   o    It proved interesting that people were able to describe in much greater detail and length what others were doing when they were not listening compared to what they personally struggled with as a listener. o    Similarly there was a massive differential between a raters self-rating and their rating of others o    74% of people rated themselves well above or above average for listening and when asked the other way only 12% of people who listened to them rated well or above average. From this analysis the research company were able to build like cohorts which became the Villains of listening. 4 Archetypes emerged.     1.     People who were unproductively using emotion- they were getting hooked into the story 2.     People who were time or productivity obsessed – they tend to interrupt a lot 3.     People who came across as vague, disinterested or distracted-people who are given the label of lost 4.     A problem solver -they are kind of listening but really they are trying to fix someone -often labelled as shrewd.   o    These archetypes are useful to identify the listening behaviours and not used to label the individual o    Some of the villains are related such as the shrewd and the interrupter they are both time and productivity hungry. o    Oscar began to talk about a process question in team or group meetings that is often missed. If asked the team and group have permission to check/interrupt respectfully through the course of the meeting to see if they are on track and to adjust as necessary. o    The question is “what would make this a great conversation” The question is NOT what would make this a great question for you Tara? The reason why Oscar and his team do not add “for you” is because of an understanding about dialogue. In a 1:1 there are always 3 present, the two people concerned and the relationship they co-create between them. Oscar describes it is the speaker, the listener and the dialogue. The question is designed to ask where are we taking the dialogue. o    In teams it is important to ask this question at the start of the meeting. It is also helpful to ask everyone to jot their answer down on a piece of paper and to indicate a process for sharing as opposed to cold calling on people. o    This round of asks is not done for the purposes of the host but for every member of the team. There will be times when people drift off, get distracted lose themselves in the meeting and this process can be called up by remembering one or two of the desired outcomes. o    A good host will notice who is speaking and who is not in a meeting, He or she will determine what role they assume across the meeting. Perhaps roles such as time keeping or note keeping can be shared to increase the listening attention of the group. o    A potent question to ask during the meeting, not at the end and don't ask for feedback at the end either because there is not an opportunity to change, is “What is one thing we can we amplify & one thing we can  adjust for the balance of our meeting” o    This is a technique to get people to listen to each other in a different way. o    The antidote described above for the person who gets lost is equally valid for any of the four villains o    Oscar describes what it might sound like for a person who prescribes to the archetype of the drama or emotional listener. They listen for the drama and pull the spotlight over to themselves often to show empathy or connection – if you are this villain ask “where is the spotlight in the dialogue” Is it on the speaker, the listener or on the dialogue. Too much on the listener and it needs to shift, think instead about a third, a third, a third. o    What happens when the conversations go awry and descends into conflict? In conversation start to notice when people begin to use absolute language such as, “always, never , absolutely, precisely, exactly etc..” This language indicates & showcases the limits of our mental models Oscar shares another story from his experience. o    Two groups a Finance & Actuarial Group and  sales and marketing Group were trying to agree a pricing structure for their insurance company. The two groups could not agree and began to defend their respective positions based on their understanding of the  organisational structure, incentives, lived experience, educational experience etc.. They could not agree a way forward. Oscars construct is based on the idea that “every model is wrong and some are useful” That is a George Box quote, a statistician. o    The two groups were coming from very different orientations. In both cases everybody could only see why there model or world view was right. o    To unpick what was not said, Oscar asked each side to argue for the arguments and rationale of the other. He divided the groups into pairs, where one person from Finance and Actuarial talked with one person form Sales and Marketing o    The dialogue that ensued was much more energetic and engaged. People were reminded to put up stickies on the wall for information and understanding gleaned in the new conversations. After about 25 minutes into an exercise designed to last longer a person from finance stopped the entire conversation. He told the group that they all had to listen to what had been discovered. Essentially a piece of information assumed by Sales & Marketing to be part of the thinking held by Finance & Actuarial was absent.   o    The meeting ended early with agreement by both sides. Up until then there had been no attempt to listen for what was unsaid. This is where a group listens for difference rather than similarity as is customary. o    Many organisations live in conversations and dialogue where they speak from vested interests which has nothing to do with progressing the outcomes of the dialogue. o    I asked a question that was a version of a level four question to ask how to listen to what is not said so far. I was clumsy and asked a question that was not quite the question I had intended. I really wanted to know if there was anything I had not yet asked Oscar that would be missed by my listeners,  Oscar shared a question that might have served better. He asked “I sense there might be something really useful you could share with the audience that I have not asked into yet?” By introducing the audience we are listening from a different perspective o    The point here is that for leaders it is important to be conscious of the quality of dialogue, use of words and the intention behind questions. o    Oscar shared that the two different questions would yield two very different answers one more serving of the podcast listeners than the other. o    Oscar shared a final story to reveal the power of listening to all the voices in a room . The story of Elaine. This is a story of a team, a top team, working the issue of their growth figures compared to those of their peers. Oscar asked the group to think about two questions; 1.     What animal is our business? 2.     and what are the characteristics of those animals. o    Most people described the business as some fast moving bird or animal something that was fast and killed. Everybody has spoken except for the CFO, Elaine. The tension in the room was palpable as the CEO was anxious, angry to get to lunch. o    Oscar invited Elaine to speak with a gesture, an extended arm. She responded by saying. “I thought it was obvious” and she stopped. o    Again after a few moments and even more tension, Elaine came back and said “I thought it was obvious, I thought we are a snake” o    The animal, The Snake has negative implications in the west and very different associations in the East.  Elaine explained her reasoning for choosing a snake. She told the group that the business had failed to shed their poor practices & bad systems from the past & that was holding them back from serving their  customers o    The tension in the room evaporated and a massive dialogue ensued. o    The CEO admitted they never listened to Elaine. A few months later it was obvious that Elaine had found her voice and she had become a key member and astute commercial leader o    Oscar ended by asking the audience of the GOT Podcast- what is the cost to the business when you don't listen to Elaine and or you don't listen to all the voices in a conversation.   Resources shared across this podcast 1.     How to listen- discover the hidden key to better communication by Oscar Trimboli 2.     www.oscartrimboli.com 3.     https://www.oscartrimboli.com/ambassadors/

Episode 28:  It's my pleasure to welcome Michael Hall, Executive Advisor with Hall & Associates to discuss the topic of Human Analytics.  As Mike describes it, think of this as Moneyball for companies.  He uses analytics to help business leaders to gain valuable insights when it comes to managing, leading and inspiring employees and managers. Human Analytics Mike begins with a definition, from Google, that captures the essence of Human Analytics.  “The systematic identification and quantification of the human drivers of business outcomes.”  Similar to the move Moneyball, this approach focuses heavily on analytic data, rather than the more subjective evaluations of a person's innate wiring and likely performance in a particular role.  Mike quotes Jim Collins from his book Good to Great, the objective is to “Get the right people on the bus, get the wrong people off the bus and the right people in the right seats.” Could You and Your Organization Benefit from a Conversation with Mike? Contact Mike Hall for a confidential discussion. Website:         http://www.mikeghall.com Phone:             (502) 303-2164 Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode.  From more information on business-related issues, visit my website at www.JimRayConsultingServices.com. Got Podcast? Finally, if you're interested in developing and launching a podcast for your business or organization, I'd be happy to help.  I provide this service on a regional basis.  Visit my podcast production services page for more information.   Until next time, remember, if you need help with your small business, Let's Grow For It!

Our House of the Dragon season 1 series discussion has come to an end in Episode 31 of The Fellowship of the Mic. But don't be sad that it's over...because this is just the beginning! We'll just have to wait two more years. Until then Shan and Sach will continue their journey discussing The Lord of the Rings and all things fantasy.Support the show

Sach and Shan continue their perilous journey in Episode 27 of The Fellowship of the Mic as they return to the world of Westeros and discuss everything occurring in Episode 6 of House of the Dragon entitled 'The Princess and the Queen'.  Strange TrailsTwo LA natives investigate the legend of the Shadow Man in a rural West Virginia town.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

House of the Dragon G.O.T. 207: We bring you the Podcast that was Promised - reborn! Your hosts return to Westeros on the wings of Dragons as they cover the new HBO prequel series to Game of Thrones - House of the Dragon. Pull out your Valyrian Steel and follow along as we break down a series that famously broke down. Will this new series break the wheel or be destined to die by dragon fire? Tune in to find out! Winter Isn't Coming Insta @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @JoeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/joehasinsta/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/

Game of Thrones ist tot, lang lebe House of the Dragon! Die neue HBO-Fantasyserie, die erneut auf einer Vorlage von George R. R. Martin zurückgeht, ruft natürlich wieder den Serienjunkies-Podcast auf den Plan - wenn auch in leicht abgewandelter Besetzung. Neben Hanna und Mario, die Ihr vielleicht noch aus dem GoT-Podcast kennt, übernimmt neuerdings Moderations-Maester Bjarne die Führung durch die Handlung. In der extralangen Episode zum Auftakt „The Heirs of the Dragon“ beleuchten wir die Hintergründe zur Serie und reden über die neuen Charaktere, die 172 Jahre vor Daenerys Targaryen das gefährliche Thronspiel spielen. Podracarys!0:00:00 Vorgeplänkel0:08:00 Spin-off und Produktion0:17:00 Jahr 1010:28:00 Rhaenyra, Drachen-Lore und Poster0:37:00 Die Kutsche und King's Landing0:44:00 Der Kleine Rat1:01:00 Daemon1:18:00 Das Turnier1:28:00 Die Geburt1:32:00 Drachen-Bestattung1:41:00 Die Farbe Grün1:50:00 Viserys und Rhaenyra1:56:00 Nachfolge2:00:00 FeedbackReview: https://www.serienjunkies.de/news/house-dragon-kritik-premiere-hbo-114625.htmlHanna auf Twitter: https://twitter.com/HannaHugeBjarne auf Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoJackBockmanMario auf Twitter: https://twitter.com/firewalkwithmeeANZEIGE:Wir danken unserem Sponsor Ghost VPN. Alle Informationen hier: https://www.cyberghostvpn.com/serien Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Game of Thrones ist tot, lang lebe House of the Dragon! Die neue HBO-Fantasyserie, die erneut auf einer Vorlage von George R. R. Martin zurückgeht, ruft natürlich wieder den Serienjunkies-Podcast auf den Plan - wenn auch in leicht abgewandelter Besetzung. Neben Hanna und Mario, die Ihr vielleicht noch aus dem GoT-Podcast kennt, übernimmt neuerdings Moderations-Maester Bjarne die Führung durch die Handlung. In der extralangen Episode zum Auftakt „The Heirs of the Dragon“ beleuchten wir die Hintergründe zur Serie und reden über die neuen Charaktere, die 172 Jahre vor Daenerys Targaryen das gefährliche Thronspiel spielen. Podracarys! 0:00 Vorgeplänkel 0:08 Spin-off und Produktion 0:17 Jahr 101 0:28 Rhaenyra, Drachen-Lore und Poster 0:37 Die Kutsche und King's Landing 0:44 Der Kleine Rat 1:01 Daemon 1:18 Das Turnier 1:28 Die Geburt 1:32 Drachen-Bestattung 1:41 Die Farbe Grün 1:50 Viserys und Rhaenyra 1:56 Nachfolge 2:00 Feedback Review: https://www.serienjunkies.de/news/house-dragon-kritik-premiere-hbo-114625.html Hanna auf Twitter: https://twitter.com/HannaHuge Bjarne auf Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoJackBockman Mario auf Twitter: https://twitter.com/firewalkwithmee ANZEIGE: Wir danken unserem Sponsor Ghost VPN. Alle Informationen hier: https://www.cyberghostvpn.com/serien

Episode 27:  I'm happy to welcome Rita Ernst to the studio to discuss the launch of her new Show Up Positive book.  You may remember Rita from Episode 22.  She is an industrial/organizational psychologist, who became a business consultant and now, a published author.  She's appeared in the local news, on radio and to a book signing with 70 people.  Let's learn about how her approach to helping individuals to have a positive impact. To order a copy of the Show Up Positive book, click one of the links on this page:  https://jimrayconsultingservices.com/podcast/the-show-up-positive-book-by-rita-ernst/ I want to thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode.  From more information on business-related issues, visit my website at www.JimRayConsultingServices.com. Got Podcast? Finally, if you're interested in developing and launching a podcast for your business or organization, I'd be happy to help.  I provide this service on a regional basis.  Visit my podcast production services page for more information. Until next time, remember, if you need help with your small business, Let's Grow For It!

Heute haben wir den lieben Thomas von @brodiesfilmkritiken zu Gast und reden mit ihm über die Helden und Heldinnen unserer Kindheit und ob sie durch all die Fortsetzungen und Remakes zerstört werden. In unserer Rubrik Cinema Flashback reden wir unter anderem über Better Call Saul, The Office und die neue Staffel von Picard! Podcast zum Anhören: Spotify: https://go.funk.net/csb_spotify iTunes: https://go.funk.net/csb_itunes RSS-Feed: https://go.funk.net/csb_rss Podcast Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Für Podcast-Profis 00:00:32 - Intro 00:01:00 - Moderation 00:02:55 - Wie ist Thomas zu Filmen gekommen? 00:06:22 - Retro Filme / Filme aus der Kindheit 00:14:51 - Spin-offs & Sequels 00:28:05 - Rings of Power & House of the Dragon 00:33:38 - Cinema Flashback 00:34:11 - Better Call Saul 00:35:26 - Picard 00:42:04 - The Office 00:46:44 - Fargo 00:48:38 - Dragonheart 00:52:39 - Last Night In Soho 00:53:42 - Thor 3 01:02:34 - Morbius 01:03:46 - Phantastische Tierwesen 3 01:05:07 - The Lost City 01:05:25 - Ambulance 01:05:57 - Die Saat 01:06:43 - Generation Beziehungsunfähig #funk #cinemastrikesback Moderation: Jonas Ressel, Marius Stolz, Thomas Breuer Kamera & Ton: Thuy Lyhn Do, Patrik Hochnadel Redaktion: Marius Stolz Schnitt: Patrik Hochnadel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinemastrikesback/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/csb_de Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/CSB_DE/ Cinema Strikes Back gehört zu #funk. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/funkofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funk TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@funk Website: https://go.funk.net https://go.funk.net/impressum

Episode 26:  I'm happy to welcome Marcy Young to the studio for today's episode.  Marcy is the Founder and CEO of HR Alliance LLC, in Louisville, Kentucky.  She's developed a business model enabling companies to contract with her and her team of HR specialists, without having to hire them in-house.  It's an ideal way to get the HR expertise a business needs for ongoing help, project-based initiatives or a hybrid plan customized to meet specific needs and/or situations. Does Your Company Need Help with an HR Issue? Contact Marcy Young and her team of HR Professionals for a confidential discussion. Website:         https://yourhralliance.com/ Phone:             (502) 689-6009 Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode.  From more information on business-related issues, visit my website at www.JimRayConsultingServices.com. Got Podcast? Finally, if you're interested in developing and launching a podcast for your business or organization, I'd be happy to help.  I provide this service on a regional basis.  Visit my podcast production services page for more information. Until next time, remember, if you need help with your small business, Let's Grow For It!  

If you're old enough to remember “You've Got Mail” or you'll Say Anything while walking around Notting Hill on the way to your Best Friend's Wedding, you might just be a guy (or gal) of a certain age.   Especially if that sentence conjured up the memory of your original AOL address, or that night you stood outside your girlfriend's window holding a boom box because it worked for Jon Cusack.  Admit it or not, even geeks love a rom-com every now and then.  Good Housekeeping's list of the 60 best rom-coms ever happens to include a couple that even the geekiest nerds may be willing to concede they've watched, whether they're actually rom-coms are not. A comment by Jay's wife inspired this discussion/confession with The Guys, as they go down the list and name their favorites, as well as the ones that had the most impact on pop culture.   In Geeks of the Week, the Guys note the passing of someone who could be considered Star Wars' most crucial supporter, the shifting of a big mass of Marvel from one streaming service to another, and some interesting Bat-Spinoff announcements.  Listen as The Guys reveal their softer side, and we're not just talking about love handles.  

Episode 25:  Cyber security and cyber theft are real issues for small business owners.  There are now cyber liability insurance policies available to cover you, should you fall victim.  In this episode, I interview Beth Combs and David Goheen from Gallagher, a large insurance company providing multi-line insurance, risk management and consulting services. Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode.  From more information on business-related issues, visit my website at www.JimRayConsultingServices.com. Got Podcast? Finally, if you're interested in developing and launching a podcast for your business or organization, I'd be happy to help.  I provide this service on a regional basis.  Visit my podcast production services page for more information. Until next time, remember, if you need help with your small business, Let's Grow For It!

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Episode 24:  Ever think about writing a book?  In this episode, I interview Cathy Fyock who’s a professional book writing coach.  We’ll discuss how she works with her authors, why you should consider writing book and part of the process involved in accomplishing it. Cathy began coaching after writing her own books.  She had been consulting, but wasn’t as happy in this role, as she’d hoped.  She had managed to write 4 of her 5 books in less than 6 weeks.  A colleague asked her about her process for accomplishing this so efficiently.  That’s when it actually dawned on her that her process did, in fact, exist.  She was invited to give a program on it and engage in a coaching role.  That’s where it all began. Many people want to write a book.  They recognize the need, but they don’t understand where to get started or how to stay on course to complete it.  Cathy has the solution to these and many other challenges. What Types of Clients Does Cathy Fyock Help? Cathy works with professional speakers, consultants, coaches, thought-leaders, solopreneurs, wealth advisors, CPAs, attorneys and realtors.  If you use your expertise as a strategy to serve your client base, codifying that expertise is a way to educate, inspire and sell your client base. Having published a book can position you as an industry expert.  It lends a high-level of credibility to your personal and professional brand.  The topics in your book can help people realize an alignment between their goals and your ability to help them to achieve those goals.  Your book will help promote a sense of trust and authenticity between you and your target audience.  Cathy is a huge fan of writing your own book, rather than using a ghost writer.  The process will help you to clarify your thoughts and mastery of the topic. It May Not Be Easy Cathy admits, writing a book is hard work.  In fact, most of her clients don’t actually love to write.  This is why having a coach is vital to the book’s organization, your accountability or other support issues. Authority is one of Cathy’s latest projects.  It’s about the power of authorship.  It’s an anthology of stories and perspectives from 15 different thought-leaders who share their advice and experience.  It’s already a Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-seller. 3 Basic Challenges for Authors The first challenge is FOCUS.  It’s developing the strategic plan for your book that aligns with your business strategy.  The second challenge is TIME.  It relates to disciplining yourself to find the time with an already busy schedule. The third challenge is DEALING with that NEGATIVE INTERNAL VOICE.   It’s the classic imposter syndrome.  This can be one of the greatest obstacles for some authors.  Cathy serves as their cheerleader to encourage them to accomplish what they’re capable of accomplishing. Once the Manuscript is Written Cathy functions as a “developmental editor.”  Cathy can work with you to ensure all the correct pieces fit together regarding flow, logic and the ability to foster reader-engagement.  She is not a publisher, but she has extensive connections with publishers and can help an author to find the right one for him/her and the subject matter.  There are different models for publishers.  Cathy realizes the need for her authors to be able to purchase their own books at cost.  They need to maintain creative control and own the copyright (as well as future rights).  You have to understand the fine print.  Cathy can help you to navigate part or all of it.  She understands the business aspect of writing a book. How Does Cathy Fyock Work with Authors? Cathy loves to speak with anyone who’s even thinking about the idea, with no obligation.  For those who are ready, she offers multiple types of services.  Her Coaching Service is her main program.  It’s a one-on-one process that lasts 6 months.  It encompasses strategy planning, accountability calls, connections and post-publishing activities. She also provides workshops, writing retreats, master classes, online courses and other services, all of which are described on her website. Dealing with Accountability This is obviously a significant factor for some people along their journey to writing a book.  She can help to problem solve to determine what’s getting in the way of progress.  Did you forget to book time to do it?  Did it go on the To Do List, instead of the calendar?  There are strategies Cathy can offer to help her offers to cope and to complete the journey. While the subject matter will vary by author and the author’s experience, the process of writing a book is fairly similar.  Cathy Fyock is your book-writing Sherpa as you climb this incredible mountain.  Blog-to-Book This is a concept for helping people to repurpose their blogs to discover the book you’ve already written.  Cathy will add direction and perspective to help along the way.  Part of the strategy is to map the content progression from the blogs to the book outline. Finding Your Brand Voice Figuring out how you, as an author, want to present the ideas can concept, is an important step.  This is vital for a speaker who may be giving a talk on the stage and selling their book in the back of the room.  You need to be the same on the page as you were on the stage.  This relates to your brand voice.  It’s about authenticity and congruency. You may have multiple degrees and accomplishments, but your audience wants you to be more conversational.  You should try to overcome the worry of what your peers will think if you present the material in a more digestible format.  Write for the audience. Creating a Book on Tape This is more of a publishing issue, rather than a coaching issue.  Nonetheless, Cathy is a big fan of the audio-based format for books and related products.  Hearing the actual voice of the author can convey the style and personality more effectively than just words on a page. Cathy’s 3 Tips for Someone Who’s Considering Writing a Book Begin with a strategic focus.  Identify what you want your book to do for you and your business. Identify your thesis statement. It helps you define what it is your book is about. Be very clear about your targeted reader. They should be aligned with your targeted client, in most cases.  Consider the physical demographics and the readers’ psychographic characteristics. These three tips enable you to avoid speaking at the reader.  Instead, you’ll be able to talk with him or her because you’ve figured out how to connect with the audience.  As you’re writing, always remember the WIIFM – What’s In It For Me?  If you neglect your audience’s needs, they’ll be more apt to neglect your book, from the outset. Are You Interested in Writing a Book? Here’s how to contact Cathy: Email Her:  Cathy@CathyFyock.com Website:  CathyFyock.com   Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode.  From more information on business-related issues, visit my website at www.JimRayConsultingServices.com. Got Podcast? Finally, if you’re interested in developing and launching a podcast for your business or organization, I’d be happy to help.  I provide this service on a regional basis.  Visit my podcast production services page for more information. Until next time, remember, if you need help with your small business, Let’s Grow For It!

Episode 23:  I invited my friend and colleague Andrew Aebersold to join me to discuss mental health marketing.  He’s the Founder/CEO of Mediaura, a digital marketing company in Jeffersonville, IN.  Today’s discussion will focus on issues related to effectively marketing a solo practitioner (e.g. therapist), a practice group or a larger company, such as a behavioral health facility.  Both of us have experience in this healthcare segment. Marketing a mental health practice requires an understanding of the unique issues both practitioners and prospective patients/clients have regarding treatment.  One of the realities we deal with is the fact that often, really good practitioners are not typically good marketers.  It requires a different skill set. This can create some significant challenges for the practice, especially in the digital marketing space. There are universal issues most businesses face: Competition is strong Conveying the specific area(s) of mental health you serve Differentiating your practice’s services offerings from the competition Targeting the ideal type(s) of clients for your practice Cultivating and deploying the proper messaging to overcome the above challenges Insurance coverage is often a factor.  The person contacting your office may be clinically viable, but not financially viable due to insurance coverage issues.  If your practice doesn’t accept insurance, it adds another variable.  Mental health marketing is very complex. Andrew and his team at Mediaura have distinct experience marketing behavioral health practices, on a regional basis.  Many of them are located outside of our local area.  He comments about how even the best marketing tactics and strategies can fail, if the internal processes are not executed properly, when people begin contacting the practice.  We’ll explore that later in this episode. Common Mistakes Practice Owners Make It’s not uncommon to see a mental health practitioner turn over the marketing responsibility to people who may have been involved with the practice in the past.  There’s often a motivation to help that person by entrusting them with your marketing, because they may be acutely aware of the issues and can speak to them.  That sounds well and good, but it doesn’t always result in the progress the business needs to maintain and to grow. If you’ve been burned by the above effort, you may be tempted to engage a large agency as a way of overcompensating for the first attempt.  This can quickly lead to significant expenses for a new website and other moves that sound good on paper.  These engagements may also require the practice owner to sign long-term contracts, regardless of performance.  It’s important to understand that what works for a general business, may not work when it comes to marketing a mental health practice.  Finally, the practice owner may decide to throw up the hands and task the office manager with handling the marketing for the practice.  This decision might neglect to consider the amount of work responsibilities that person already has on his/her plate.  It may not be a skill he/she has to generate the results you’re hoping to deliver.  Remember, marketing is about much more than simply posting pictures and memes on Facebook or Instagram.  Those images need to be “on brand.”  They’re affecting and influencing the way people perceive your brand and how the react to your brand’s value proposition.  If executed poorly, it can cripple your brand. However, it might be a good idea to make your internal person the liaison between the practice and the marketing team.  It can make the communication much more efficient.  The scheduling of onsite activities can be more easily coordinated.  Using Different Messaging Effective mental health marketing means differentiating your messaging, based on the separate communication platforms you engage.  For instance, what might work in Instagram, may be different from what you would post to LinkedIn.  Understanding your intended target for that message is critical to your success. Many mental health practitioners understand the need to focus on multiple target groups, which may include: Prospective Patients/Clients Family Members, Friends and other Influencers Referral Sources (e.g. colleagues and associations/organizations) One piece of content may not properly resonate with needs and concerns of each of these constituencies. Branding vs. Lead Generation This is another challenge mental health practitioners need to consider.  Not every marketing agency or firm is the same.  Some are stronger in certain areas.  There are specific skills required to develop a solid brand concept for a healthcare client.  This goes beyond the logo’s icon or color scheme.  Brand voice and brand positioning are important elements of cultivating clientele from your desired target audience.  However, just because you have great brand assets, doesn’t mean your phone is going to ring. Lead generation involves systems and tactics meant to strategically place your brand and messaging in front of your target audience.  How those posts and communications are deployed and tracked are core parts of your lead generation activities.  As you might imagine, even if your marketing partner can get your brand placed properly, if the brand itself is off-message or misses the mark when it comes to the cues a target segment needs, your phone still won’t ring. An effective strategy will combine both brand positioning and lead generation.  Your content should be developed as part of a plan to guide your target audience to a desired outcome, namely, engaging with you or your practice.  Measuring the impact of your messaging and marketing activities will provide valuable insights.  Those insights are important to understand what’s working, what isn’t and thus where you should invest more time and budget. Honest Conversations Your marketing partner wants you to succeed.  It’s how we maintain the relationship.  It’s how we build our reputations and it’s at the core of why we’re in business.  We need good feedback, and time to engage with you, to understand how the efforts are working in terms of helping you to achieve your objectives. Those conversations work both ways.  We may be able to uncover process-issues that are inhibiting your performance.  We know lead generation and intake are important business metrics.  Our experience can be extremely helpful in helping you to grow in ways you weren’t expecting. Content Generation Tips for Mental Health Marketing There are 3 basic objectives you should consider when developing your content strategy and topics.  This applies to blog posts, website pages, videos, podcast episodes and others: Educate and/or inform Differentiate you approach or services Describe your patient’s/client’s journey or experience Be mindful of balancing these objectives.  You also need to be sure to have a plan for your content.  What’s the purpose of that particular piece?  Is it professional (to preserve your brand position)? Getting Found on Google and other Search Engines We briefly explain “search engine optimization” (SEO) and a concept known as “the long-tail search.”  You can structure your content in ways that will work better on search engines.  This can involve the works, the structure and the coding.  At a high-level, this is the foundation of SEO. Avoid purchasing generic content from a vendor.  Some syndicated content can be found on other websites.  The vendor is simply selling the same article to multiple clients.  This duplicate content isn’t a good search engine tactic.  Even though it’s content per se, not all content is treated equally by Google et al.  Well-produced content can rank organically, when someone is searching for related information.  This is different and sometimes more effective than buying paid ads (e.g. pay-per-click or Adwords). Long-tail Search Optimization Not everyone searches using the same queries.  “Addiction center” is a basic search, often referred to as a vanity phrase.  However, other consumers use more specific or details queries, such as “outpatient rehabilitation center in Jefferson County.”  These types of searches are referred to as “long-tail” searches.  Interestingly, because they’re more specific, they tend to convert better.  Podcasting is a terrific medium for providing long-tail content. Often, to achieve specific business objectives, your marketer will recommend a balanced combination of paid search and content geared toward organic rank.  Good content can also easily be cross-posted across social media platforms. Vary the Types of Content You Produce Depending upon where you post the content, you should consider the audience.  Instagram is a highly visual platform, so written words don’t really work there.  Facebook allows for multiple types of content formats, but brief is usually better.  Videos work well on Facebook.  LinkedIn is a great platform and may accommodate a more in-depth article or video.  When using social media, you can also upload teaser excerpts and provide a link back to your blog or website core page. Regardless of which social media platform you decide to use as part of your strategy, keep it current.  No one wants to see a “Latest News” section that hasn’t been updated in several months or years.  Trust us, it happens. Online Reviews Positive reviews can be extremely beneficial for your practice.  The aspect everyone fears is the impact of a negative review.  Andrew recommends checking with your in-house counsel or other attorney to decide how best to deal with a negative review.  You always need to be mindful of HIPPA regulations, but at the same time, there are effective ways to respond.  The key is to do it professionally.  Equally as important, try to urge the person to speak with you offline so you have the chance to fully listen and understand the issue.  You can then deal with the core issues at hand.  You may also be able to have the person post a positive review as a result of how you addressed his/her issue.  Alternatively, he/she may also decide to remove the negative review. If You Want It to Grow, You Have to Feed It It’s important to remember to consistently update your website’s content.  You’ll send valuable signals to Google and the market that you’re still relevant and engaged. Content Ideas for Mental Health Practitioners Your story as a practitioner. What lead you to this field?  What do you love about what you do? Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Myths & Misconceptions Authentic discussions about the “true reality” of the situations your market is facing Thoughts/Perspectives on current events (be careful to avoid politics) Presentations/Articles/Event Attendance Discussions with other colleagues or related professionals Collaboration with Other Professionals If you’re a solo practitioner or in a small practice, consider collaborating with another professional(s) to engage in discussions about common issues/concerns.  This is a great way to share the cost of a podcast or other platform.  You can co-brand it so each of you benefits.  Both of you will get exposure to the other person’s network.  You’ll also be able to benefit from the other person’s energy, which makes it an easier lift. 3 Final Tips Use a podcast to incorporate a human element into your content Videos are also effective for helping you to differentiate yourself from the competition Look for unique angles for rich-content, rather than the same vanilla topics others use   To contact Andrew Aebersold: Phone: (812) 590-9900 Website:  Mediaura.com   Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode.  From more information on business-related issues, visit my website at www.JimRayConsultingServices.com. Got Podcast? Finally, if you’re interested in developing and launching a podcast for your business or organization, I’d be happy to help.  I provide this service on a regional basis.  Visit my podcast production services page for more information. Until next time, remember, if you need help with your small business, Let’s Grow For It!    

Episode 22:  The business assumptions, rules and paradigms you used to guide your business through 2020 and previous years won’t necessarily apply in 2021.  Join me for a discussion with Industrial psychologist and business coach Rita Ernst and photographer/brand & image consultant Coral Abood.  If 2020 was the year of pivot, 2021 will be the year of flex. Rita discusses how her background as an industrial and organizational psychologist gives her a unique perspective in how she approaches her client issues.  She works with small businesses who have achieved significant earnings, but now realize that the tools and approaches the business leader relied upon during start-up may no longer be the right tools, as the business evolves. Rita can assist with defining the organization structure, roles and responsibilities, culture, etc.  She works to bring clarity to business challenges and to empower the leaders to resolve issues and continue making solid progress. As a small business owner, do you feel as if your business is running you, instead of you running your business?  Maybe it’s time to engage a business coach to help you. Coral has been in business for almost 12 years.  She works with businesses to create and/or improve their images and brand positioning.  She often begins with 2 key questions: What sets you apart and makes you unique in your marketplace? Who is your target audience? Coral brings a level of intention to how and why the images are going to be used to appeal to the audience and convey meanings.  This is about visual story-telling and your imagery needs to support your brand’s story.  Evolving Business Require New Skills I asked Rita Ernst about the importance of recognizing that your skill-set has to change if your business is going to be managed effectively.  Rita understands that when leaders fail to understand this, they themselves can actually be a roadblock to the company’s success.  Business leaders bring passion and vision to the business.  They have enormous energy to devote to the details, as well as the overall operation.  Delegation of some decisions and/or responsibilities can be very difficult for some people. The number one result of engaging Rita as a business coach is that the leader is now active spending time working on the business, rather than in the business.  The impact in almost instantaneous. Rita views herself as a catalyst.  The results created are created by the leaders.  She shares the effort, but in the end, they need to implement the changes and enable the results to occur.  Perspective and Commitment Leaders sometimes struggle because they are too close to the situation.  Hiring a professional business coach enables you to consider another perspective.  It’s always valuable to have another pair of eyes on the business challenge.  At the same time, you’ll be forced to speak out loud.  This simple step promotes ownership of the situation and of the potential solutions. Solopreneurs and small business owners don’t have those multiple layers of support often found in larger corporations.  Besides the need to be really effective in your role, you also need to recognize when it’s time to raise your hand and admit you might not have with the knowledge or skill to effectively navigate your current business challenges.  Industrial and organizational psychologist Rita Ernst is a resource whom you can look toward for help. Do you ever wonder if it’s time to engage a business coach?  Rita offers a free coaching assessment on her website.  Rita brings an intentional presence, the ability to listen without judgement and a competency to form observations from a perspective that’s not bogged down by being so wrapped up in the situation. Recognizing the Impact of Millennials We’ve heard many stories and read articles about how different the millennials are.  While Gen Xers learned to grind through it and take a DIY approach, millennials are much more into speed.  This generation is very different and, in many cases, are now stepping into larger and larger roles.  They want to connect with people who can help them to “get there” faster.  The legacy norms and perspectives are rapidly being discarded.  It’s sometimes requiring a disruptive change when it comes to your business.  As a leader, you need to be ready. Tip for Approaching 2021 One of the most important tip Rita recommends is to avoid carrying the negative energy of 2020 forward in to the new year.  There two basic reason: Realize the old assumptions you operated regarding your business are irrelevant after this pandemic. This is the year of flex. You may need to alter your business practices, processes and expectations.  There’s still a tremendous amount of uncertainty.  It may be time to cast a new vision for your business. While change can be disruptive and often uncomfortable, with the right perspective, it can unleash a huge number of opportunities for those who are prepared to understand what’s happening and to provide innovative solutions to challenges.  Be optimistic! Coral Abood’s approach and capabilities are going to be increasingly important as businesses push into this new frontier.  She notes that not only are audiences changing, but more importantly the behaviors of those audiences are also changing.  Her company, Willow Tree Imaging is ready to help you. Coral focuses on the customer experience when it comes to working with a client’s business.  How to customers interact with the online properties?  What do they expect from that business if they are to buy products and services?  Imagery plays an important role in the customer journey.  It will either draw them in or push them away. Interestingly, this isn’t just about taking great pictures.  Coral works with a researcher who provides details about the target audience.  This can also impact the imagery the business needs to use in conveying information about their brand positioning and the overall user experience.  This is increasingly important, especially since the onset of the pandemic and the resulting change in customer behavior or patterns. Returning to the millennials, they tend to be more focused on the experience and emotions and less so on the words. Coral comments we are the most connected we’ve been, but at the same time, the most isolated.  The message conveyed by the images on your digital marketing are vital to your success. Visual Story Telling Willow Tree Imaging works to tell a story through pictures.  Many websites continue to use stock photography.  Coral explains, “If you use stock photography, you’re telling someone else’s story.  You’re not saying what sets you apart from your competitors.” Effectively telling a client’s story moves beyond pictures.  It’s an obvious lead in to branding work.  It includes a range of brand elements including: Imagery Font Color Choice Brand Voice, and more Consistency across all of your marketing platforms builds consumer trust.  Coral can work with the business owner to identify key subsets of a customer base related to revenue, margin or other KPIs.  She can then begin to help that owner focus the imagery (and thus the brand experience) to cultivate more of those valuable interactions with the specific subset(s).  It’s akin to working smarter, not harder. Rita describes how she used Coral to take photos during a client event.  Coral played the role of a “personal paparazzi.”  The result is those particular photos were extremely effective for Rita when posted to LinkedIn in terms of generating Likes and Followers.  The authenticity of these non-staged images are much more impactful.  This is definitely important if your audience includes millennials. Images and the Dopamine Effect The power of social media is that is induces a dopamine hit.  When scrolling through posts and images, people are often looking for that image which will cause them to feel an emotion.  The dopamine release results in a feeling of happiness or relaxation.  For a business owner, effective imaging conveys a response in the mind and subconscious.  The online experience you curate for your clients impacts their next step.  This may be further interactions with your website or page, the setting of an appointment and the eventual purchase of your particular goods and services. Additional Services Coral’s unique approach to the branding brings research and knowledge the business owner can rely on, but even more, the approach can also put time back into the owner’s schedule.  She explains a recent discussion with a client that lead to her taking over as the project manager of the website upgrades.  She was able to provide clarity to the developer and copywriter regarding the brand positioning.  When combined with the images she took, the client’s online presence was much more coordinated and effective.  This subtle but important factor is often overlooked.  That neglect can lead to ineffective messaging, wasted time, effort and money. We discussed an innovative image subscription service Coral offers.  This is an arrangement enabling her to schedule a series of ongoing photography.  This provides many different ways to strategically plan for opportunities, while also being available in an on-call arrangement for a client’s events and/or interactions. Coral and Rita have worked together for many clients.  Both of these ladies are big picture thinkers.  The ability to approach business challenges from multiple directions provide interesting synergies for the business owners. In wrapping up this episode and focusing on 2021, here are a few closing thoughts: You must find a way to stay new and relevant in this evolving marketplace. You’re going to need accept that things have change and evaluating how you interact with your target audience is extremely important. Remember to stay flexible and adaptable as we push forward. It’s going to be an exciting time.   Contact Rita Ernst Her digital card:  https://www.onedigicard.com/mycard/ignite-your-extraordinary Phone: (502) 235-6791 Website:  https://www.igniteextraordinary.com   Contact Coral Abood at Willow Tree Imaging Phone: (502) 612-9286 Website: https://www.willowtreeimaging.com Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode.  From more information on business-related issues, visit my website at www.JimRayConsultingServices.com. Got Podcast? Finally, if you’re interested in developing and launching a podcast for your business or organization, I’d be happy to help.  I provide this service on a regional basis.  Visit my podcast production services page for more information. Until next time, remember, if you need help with your small business, Let’s Grow For It!  

This episode Alexa & Taylor are joined by old high school buds Wade, Gian & Ryan. We discuss Patrick Mahomes, the Houston Astros and have a fierce Battle of the Sexes competition!

This episode Alexa & Taylor are joined by old high school buds Wade, Gian & Ryan. We discuss Patrick Mahomes, the Houston Astros and have a fierce Battle of the Sexes competition! 

This episode Alexa & Taylor are joined by old high school buds Wade, Gian & Ryan. We discuss Patrick Mahomes, the Houston Astros and have a fierce Battle of the Sexes competition!

Your weekly podcast discussing the ins and outs of our favorite (or not so favorite) romantic comedies is here! This week we tackle You've Got Mail, starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks We talk about the apocalypse, LEGACIES, and discuss similarities to The Shop Around the Corner ! Enjoy! If you want to find us between episodes, follow us on Twitter and Instagram at romcompleteme.

⚠ATENÇÃO ESSE PODCAST CONTÉM SPOILERS⚠ Se você está se perguntando quem é o Azor Ahai, se o Bran na verdade era o vilão, ou pra onde foi que o Drogon levou a Daenerys, não é esse episódio que vai te responder… Mas a nossa equipe de cultura pop bateu um papo muito legal sobre Game of Thrones e o desfecho da série. Marque seus amigos nerds e fala pra gente o que você achou do final aí nos comentários!. Estamos em todas as plataformas de podcast, incluindo iTunes, Spotify, Deezer e Google Podcast. Assine, escute e comenta aqui o que achou! Participações: @11edumolina, @ca_bertoldo e @silaschosen

Elizabeth and Ryan tackle everyone’s OTHER favorite Saga, Game of Thrones. Join them as they go beyond the wall discussing the world of Westeros. The post Know One: A GoT Podcast- Ep. 7: A Song of Vanilla Ice and Fire appeared first on The X-Wing Files.

Ihr habt acht Staffeln geschaut, habt sogar die Doku Game of Thrones: The Last Watch angesehen und versucht euch irgendwie damit zu arrangieren, dass Game of Thrones beendet ist? Oder seid ihr froh dass es endlich Aus mit der Hitserie von HBO ist, weil sie euch letztlich enttäuschte? Egal, unser großer GoT-Podcast ist für alle da! Nach sechs Audio-Recaps zur finalen Season verabschieden sich OnealRedux und Stu gemeinsam mit den Kollegen vom Tele-Stammtisch, DomKarnage und DorneAndi, von der Serie mit ihrem bislang längsten Podcast. Sie reden natürlich über die achte Staffel, aber auch über die großen Momente der Serie und stellen sich u.a. die Frage, was machte Game of Thrones (mal) so gut und so einzigartig. Mit dabei: Jede Menge Spoiler!

The Australian Finance Podcast welcomes Bronwyn, author of Miss Money Box. Miss Money Box is a free source of education on personal finances, investing, Superannuation and loads more.In this episode, Kate, Owen and Bronwyn discuss money lessons they’ve learned from TV shows and films like Game of Thrones.Take Owen’s finance courses: https://www.rask.com.au/sign-up-financeSHOW NOTES: https://www.rask.com.au/podcasts/australian-finance-podcast/How To Money: https://howtomoney.onlineThis podcast contains factual/general information only. It is NOT financial advice of any kind. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner.Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser or financial adviser.

Elizabeth and Ryan tackle everyone’s OTHER favorite Saga, Game of Thrones. Join them as they go beyond the wall discussing the world of Westeros. The post Know One: A GoT Podcast- Ep. 6 The Iron Throne appeared first on The X-Wing Files.

Ruminations on the Series Finale of Game of Thrones, featuring King Kelly and Jake, Master of Whispers

A few weeks back we discussed the cultural phenomena Game of Thrones and whether it’s acceptable for followers of Jesus to be watching it. This created quite the stir and generated a ton of feedback/comments/and robust dialogue. In this week’s podcast we revisited the topic and dove deeper into some of the key issues that came up. Check it out!

Elizabeth and Ryan tackle everyone’s OTHER favorite Saga, Game of Thrones. Join them as they go beyond the wall discussing the world of Westeros. The post Know One: A GoT Podcast- Ep. 5 The Bells appeared first on The X-Wing Files.

In this episode Tom Kelly, Andrew Porter, Bill Kornfeld and Dave Breitmaier give their differing thoughts on the latest and most brutal episode of Game of Thrones. They breakdown whether or not Dany's descent into madness was warranted, the rushed pace of this season and how things set up for the series Finale. They also give predictions on what will happen in the series final episode. 

Discussion of Game of Thrones Season 8, Episode 5, “The Bells” featuring King Kelly

Elizabeth and Ryan tackle everyone’s OTHER favorite Saga, Game of Thrones. Join them as they go beyond the wall discussing the world of Westeros. The post Know One: A GoT Podcast- Ep.4 The Last of The Starks appeared first on The X-Wing Files.

Discussion of GOT Season 8, Episode 4. Featuring special guest, King Kelly.

Elizabeth and Ryan tackle everyone’s OTHER favorite Saga, Game of Thrones. Join them as they go beyond the wall discussing the world of Westeros. The post Know One: A GoT Podcast- Ep03 The Battle of Winterfell appeared first on The X-Wing Files.

Discussion of Game of Thrones, Season 8 Episode 3.

This week on Gates of Thrones, James and Adam will be talking about the third episode of Season 8 of Game of Thrones, “The Long Night.” They’ll discuss their Top 3 battle scenes from the show’s run, and make some guesses about what happens next on the show. #Cleganebowl.

Elizabeth and Ryan tackle everyone’s OTHER favorite Saga, Game of Thrones. Join them as they go beyond the wall discussing the world of Westeros. The post Know One: A GoT Podcast- Ep.2 A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms appeared first on The X-Wing Files.

Die Nerdizisten  besprechen in Game of Nerds, dem deutschen GoT Podcast die 2. Folge A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Selten war die Ruhe vor dem Sturm greifbarer als in dieser Episode Game of Thrones. Die Wiedersehen aus Folge 1 werden vollendet, Storyarcs zu einem guten Ende gebracht und Charakter aus erzählt. Das Feld ist bestellt, der Night King steht vor der Tür. Nach der nächsten Folge wird der Cast erheblich schmaler sein. Vorher erleben aber noch Brienne und Arya Höhepunkte der ganz besonderen Art. Tyrion weiß endlich wieder Dinge und Jon beichtet Dany seine Abstammung. Nur Grey Worm hat keinen Schimmer wie eine TV-Serie funktioniert und schmiedet Pläne für die Zukunft.Was glaubt Ihr, wer kommt heil durch Folge 3? Wer sitzt am Ende auf dem Eisernen Thron? Schreibt es in die Kommentare oder an info@nerdizismus.de

Die Nerdizisten  besprechen in Game of Nerds, dem deutschen GoT Podcast die 2. Folge A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Selten war die Ruhe vor dem Sturm greifbarer als in dieser Episode Game of Thrones. Die Wiedersehen aus Folge 1 werden vollendet, Storyarcs zu einem guten Ende gebracht und Charakter aus erzählt. Das Feld ist bestellt, der Night King steht vor der Tür. Nach der nächsten Folge wird der Cast erheblich schmaler sein. Vorher erleben aber noch Brienne und Arya Höhepunkte der ganz besonderen Art. Tyrion weiß endlich wieder Dinge und Jon beichtet Dany seine Abstammung. Nur Grey Worm hat keinen Schimmer wie eine TV-Serie funktioniert und schmiedet Pläne für die Zukunft.Was glaubt Ihr, wer kommt heil durch Folge 3? Wer sitzt am Ende auf dem Eisernen Thron? Schreibt es in die Kommentare oder an info@nerdizismus.de

Good morrow my lords! On this episode of the A Song of Laugh & Death Podcast the guys discuss all of the events from the season 8 premier! We discuss our favorite moments, character reunions, and give our takes as to where the series is going. For more Game of Thrones coverage check us out on Youtube, iTunes, and Spotify.SUBSCRIBE/LIKE/SHARENow on iTunes and Spotify!Every Week Alex, Dave, and Fern get together to discuss topics of conversation for your amusement Each podcaster brings a topic to the table and then -- anything goes. Tune in each week to keep up with what the guys are talking about. Movies, life, video games, space, pop culture -- everything is up for discussion.Proudly from the Rio Grande Valley.*ALL PHOTOS WERE BORROWED FROM HBO'S GAME OF THRONES SERIES*GAME OF THRONES THEME IS MUSIC OF THE TELEVISION SERIES GAME OF THRONES. PRODUCED BY RAMIN DEJAWADIFollow Laugh & Death on Twitter:@laughanddeathhttp://www.twitter.com/laughandddeathFollow Laugh & Death on Instagram@laughanddeathpodcasthttp://www.instagram.com/laughanddeathpodcastFollow the guys on Twitter:Alex - @alexmrblondehttp://www.twitter.com/alexmrblondeFern - @LnDfernhttp://www.twitter.com/LnDfernDave - @956isforlovershttp://twitter.com/956isforlovers

Finally... after two years... Game Of Thrones is Back!!! And guess who is here to cover the first episode of Season Eight? It's your favorite, and blackest, GoT Podcast in all of the realms! Tatiana King, Porshea Patterson, and DJ Benhameen are joined once again by Tahoe_TV of the So Shameless podcast to break down everything that went down. Castle Black is here to cover the events of "Winterfell" and everything that happened in the first episode of this long awaited season. We aren't even going to waste any more of your time with a show description, just make sure you've watched the latest episode before you press play.

Elizabeth and Ryan tackle everyone’s OTHER favorite Saga, Game of Thrones. Join them as they go beyond the wall discussing the world of Westeros. The post Know One: A GoT Podcast- Ep.1 appeared first on The X-Wing Files.

Elizabeth and Ryan tackle everyone’s OTHER favorite Saga, Game of Thrones. Join them as they go beyond the wall discussing the world of Westeros. The post Know One- A GoT Podcast, Ep. 0: Introductions and Predictions appeared first on The X-Wing Files.

On this episode of the A Song of Laugh & Death Podcast the guys discuss all of the events of season 6 as well as book spoilers! We discuss our favorite moments, the Battle of the Bastards, discuss Arya’s training to be a faceless man, the politics of Westeros, and explore the lore from the books. Check us out as we review all of the seasons as we prepare ourselves for the final season of Game of Thrones. SUBSCRIBE/LIKE/SHARENow on iTunes and Spotify!Every Week Alex, Dave, and Fern get together to discuss topics of conversation for your amusement Each podcaster brings a topic to the table and then -- anything goes. Tune in each week to keep up with what the guys are talking about. Movies, life, video games, space, pop culture -- everything is up for discussion.Proudly from the Rio Grande Valley.*ALL PHOTOS WERE BORROWED FROM HBO'S GAME OF THRONES SERIES*GAME OF THRONES THEME IS MUSIC OF THE TELEVISION SERIES GAME OF THRONES. PRODUCED BY RAMIN DEJAWADIFollow Laugh & Death on Twitter:@laughanddeathhttp://www.twitter.com/laughandddeathFollow Laugh & Death on Instagram@laughanddeathpodcasthttp://www.instagram.com/laughanddeathpodcastFollow the guys on Twitter:Alex - @alexmrblondehttp://www.twitter.com/alexmrblondeFern - @LnDfernhttp://www.twitter.com/LnDfernDave - @956isforlovershttp://twitter.com/956isforlovers

Skippy and Maleeke talk about Gambling and valuable resources to survive...FUN!

In this episode of the A Song of Laugh & Death Podcast the guys discuss all of the events of season 2. We share our favorite moments, characters, and also explore the lore from the books. Check us out as we review all of the seasons as we prepare ourselves for the final season of Game of Thrones. SUBSCRIBE/LIKE/SHARENow on iTunes and Spotify!Every Week Alex, Dave, and Fern get together to discuss topics of conversation for your amusement Each podcaster brings a topic to the table and then -- anything goes. Tune in each week to keep up with what the guys are talking about. Movies, life, video games, space, pop culture -- everything is up for discussion.Proudly from the Rio Grande Valley.*ALL PHOTOS WERE BORROWED FROM HBO'S GAME OF THRONES SERIES*GAME OF THRONES THEME IS MUSIC OF THE TELEVISION SERIES GAME OF THRONES. PRODUCED BY RAMIN DEJAWADIFollow Laugh & Death on Twitter:@laughanddeathhttp://www.twitter.com/laughandddeathFollow Laugh & Death on Instagram@laughanddeathpodcasthttp://www.instagram.com/laughanddeathpodcastFollow the guys on Twitter:Alex - @alexmrblondehttp://www.twitter.com/alexmrblondeFern - @LnDfernhttp://www.twitter.com/LnDfernDave - @956isforlovershttp://twitter.com/956isforloverS

Skippy is joined with his buddies yet again to discuss our favorite movies and the oddity known as, "hype beasts". Stay tuned for more goofs!

Our host, Sara Parker, talks to her friend Sanchez, who's definitely more George Pappas than Joe Fox. They discuss how Joe catfishes Kathleen, what a modem is, "The Bitches of Nazareth," cyberbullying and how New York is probably an easy place to live — if you're rich and white.

Sara ropes her husband and producer, Nick, into talking about gentrification, the friendliest flower, kids these days not introducing themselves and how repeated viewings make Kathleen Kelly look worse and worse.

Paighten Harkins stops by to talk to host Sara Parker about Unabomber fan fiction, bisexual Twitter, dogs, the implications of the industrial revolution on humans, being cheated on and making coffee nervous.

Skippy is joined by his boys to call in on some of their favorite people followed by a lovely musical session! Hooray!

Maleeke and Skippy venture into the world of online dating! Websites such as FurryMates, FarmersOnly, and DiaperMates! Also we answer questions from the comments section...

Skippy is joined by Jon and Campbell to make the ultimate virus of SUPER AIDS.

Skippy answers question from his Instagram account.

On this episode, Jon, Jacob, and Adam join Skippy to discuss weird experiences Jon has been through and an exciting outro that the four have made.

Skippy is joined by his friends, Jacob and Adam to discuss plays they performed in High School. Jacob rants about EA and Adam discusses 90s cartoons.

Campbell joins the show for the very first episode! Give a listen to two little boys talk about movies and video games! *This episode originally was taken down by me because time limit issues.*

Skippy's Got Podcast Intro

Skippy's Got Podcast Outro

Skippy and Maleeke determine who is the strongest Spongebob character, place each other in odd situations, and discuss the spookiest R.L. Stine stories.

Maleeke and Skippy get into a heated discussion determining which pizza is the best. Also Maleeke takes a Spirit Animal test!

Maleeke joins Skippy again to discuss the topic of music and the weird sub genres that not everyone knows about.

Skippy's Dad joins the fun on the podcast to tell his goofy stories from the freshest time period of the 80s.

Skippy is joined by Maleeke to discuss the serious topic of cartoons.

Skippy is joined his Grandpa for an interview to discuss how time was back in the good ol' days. You almost feel the nostalgia rolling in right now.

Skippy details his interests through a very sleepy podcast "short".

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What does the Night King actually want? What's in the cards for Dany and Jon? Who is the Prince That Was Promised? Should The Mountain and The Hound finally have their face-off, who is most likely to win? James and Darren look back at the highs and lows of Season 7, discuss what to expect in Season 8, and give their updated rankings on where all the seasons currently stand. Thank you to everyone who listened and supported this podcast this season! Tweet questions to @JamesHibberd and @DarrenFranich, or send us an email at GOTpodcast@ew.com. Please rate us on iTunes and leave us a review! We’d love to hear from you.  Credits:  Hosts: James Hibberd (@jameshibberd) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich)  Producer: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett)  Editor: DGital Media (@DGitalmedia_)  Contact Us: GOTpodcast@ew.com  For the latest in GOT news, go to: ew.com/gameofthrones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We break down the season 7 finale: Jon and Dany chart a course toward incest, Sansa and Arya team up on Littlefinger, Theon breaks our hearts, and James reveals what it was like on the set of that Dragonpit summit. Tweet questions to @JamesHibberd and @DarrenFranich, or send us an email at GOTpodcast@ew.com. Please rate us on iTunes and leave us a review! We’d love to hear from you.  Credits:  Hosts: James Hibberd (@jameshibberd) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich)  Producer: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett)  Editor: DGital Media (@DGitalmedia_)  Contact Us: GOTpodcast@ew.com  For the latest in GOT news, go to: ew.com/gameofthrones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Snow leads a suicide squad squad north of the wall, and James was on-set for season 7's snowiest setpiece! He talks with Darren about the most polar-izing episode of the season. Jon and Dany, question mark? Arya and Sansa, exclamation mark! Tweet questions to @JamesHibberd and @DarrenFranich, or send us an email at GOTpodcast@ew.com. Please rate us on iTunes and leave us a review! We’d love to hear from you.  Credits:  Hosts: James Hibberd (@jameshibberd) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich)  Producer: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett)  Editor: DGital Media (@DGitalmedia_)  Contact Us: GOTpodcast@ew.com  For the latest in GOT news, go to: ew.com/gameofthrones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A fast-paced, callback-filled episode that proves even Dany’s dragons have figured out Jon Snow’s parentage gets decoded by James and Darren, who take on Gendry’s steely return, Littlefinger and Arya’s hallway shadow peeping, and a Westerosi Avengers Assemble at Eastwatch-by-the-Sea (which is totally not a bed and breakfast). Tweet questions to @JamesHibberd and @DarrenFranich, or send us an email at GOTpodcast@ew.com. Please rate us on iTunes and leave us a review! We’d love to hear from you.  Credits:  Hosts: James Hibberd (@jameshibberd) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich)  Producer: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett)  Editor: DGital Media (@DGitalmedia_)  Contact Us: GOTpodcast@ew.com  For the latest in GOT news, go to: ew.com/gameofthrones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A massive battle threatens the lives of key characters, but James and Darren can't stop talking about the reunions up in Winterfell. Meanwhile, Dany and Jon go spelunking! Tweet questions to @JamesHibberd and @DarrenFranich, or send us an email at GOTpodcast@ew.com. Please rate us on iTunes and leave us a review! We’d love to hear from you.  Credits:  Hosts: James Hibberd (@jameshibberd) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich)  Producer: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett)  Editor: DGital Media (@DGitalmedia_)  Contact Us: GOTpodcast@ew.com  For the latest in GOT news, go to: ew.com/gameofthrones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is our instant cast for the latest Game of Thrones, “The Spoils of War”. We will be back Tuesday evening with our full recap and would love to hear your feedback. Be sure to hit us up at watchthethrone@theverdictsin.com  facebook.com/verdictsin twitter- @theverdictsin website- theverdictsin.com Thank you for listening!

Welcome back GOT Fans and after an extra long wait Season 7 is finally here and so is 4 Midwest Guys flag ship GOT Podcast the Knights Watch. Tonight we double down with a double feature as we review Episodes 1 and 2 Dragonstone and Stormborn. Join us as we explore the destruction of house Frey, the scoundrel king Euron, Danni's return home, the hound growing a soul?, Sam secretly researching and doing procedures at the citadel, to Greyjoys fateful battle at sea just to name few. So sit back and dive deep with us on GOT on the Knight's watch.

Dany meets Jon. Bran returns to Winterfell. And yet all is wrong in the world of Westeros, as one Queen’s strategy gets demolished by another Queen’s trickery. Death ensues. Meanwhile, Jorah makes a friend. Tweet questions to @JamesHibberd and @DarrenFranich, or send us an email at GOTpodcast@ew.com. Please rate us on iTunes and leave us a review! We’d love to hear from you.  Credits:  Hosts: James Hibberd (@jameshibberd) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich)  Producer: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett)  Editor: DGital Media (@DGitalmedia_)  Contact Us: GOTpodcast@ew.com  For the latest in GOT news, go to: ew.com/gameofthrones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back GOT Fans and after an extra long wait Season 7 is finally here and so is 4 Midwest Guys flag ship GOT Podcast the Knights Watch. Tonight we double down with a double feature as we review Episodes 1 and 2 Dragonstone and Stormborn. Join us as we explore the destruction of house Frey, the scoundrel king Euron, Danni's return home, the hound growing a soul?, Sam secretly researching and doing procedures at the citadel, to Greyjoys fateful battle at sea just to name few. So sit back and dive deep with us on GOT on the Knight's watch.

The Greyjoy-Dorne alliance suffers a significant setback, and Jon Snow considers an alliance with a certain Dragon Queen. Meanwhile, Arya receives some surprising news from a surprising source, and Sam tries to help out Jorah. It's the season’s second episode, and there’s already an epic battle!  Tweet questions to @JamesHibberd and @DarrenFranich, or send us an email at GOTpodcast@ew.com. Please rate us on iTunes and leave us a review! We’d love to hear from you.  Credits:  Hosts: James Hibberd (@jameshibberd) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich)  Producer: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett)  Editor: DGital Media (@DGitalmedia_)  Contact Us: GOTpodcast@ew.com  For the latest in GOT news, go to: ew.com/gameofthrones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James and Darren break down the season 7 premiere, “Dragonstone,” an opener so fun even Ed Sheeran didn’t wreck it. They tackle Arya’s surprise murder-feast, Euron’s pick-up artist makeover, Sam’s gross internship, Dany’s rad castle repo, and more.  Tweet questions to @JamesHibberd and @DarrenFranich, or send us an email at GOTpodcast@ew.com. Please rate us on iTunes and leave us a review! We’d love to hear from you.  Credits:  Hosts: James Hibberd (@jameshibberd) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich)  Producer: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett)  Editor: DGital Media (@DGitalmedia_)  Contact Us: GOTpodcast@ew.com  For the latest in GOT news, go to: ew.com/gameofthrones  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the eve of Season 7, James Hibberd (our man in Westeros!) talks with Darren Franich about being on set for the penultimate batch of episodes. Will another Stark die? Will the Greyjoys rise to power? How much bigger can the show get?? Prepare for war with this special preview episode! Tweet questions to @JamesHibberd and @DarrenFranich, or send us an email at GOTpodcast@ew.com. Please rate us on iTunes and leave us a review! We’d love to hear from you.  Credits:  Hosts: James Hibberd (@jameshibberd) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich)  Producer: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett)  Editor: DGital Media (@DGitalmedia_)  Contact Us: GOTpodcast@ew.com  For the latest in GOT news, go to: ew.com/gameofthrones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the episode that changed everything. Following GoT’s super-sized finale, James and Darren debate that Tower of Joy reveal, applaud Tommen’s suicidal decisiveness, wonder exactly how attracted Sansa is to Littlefinger, and mourn the loss of doom-magnet Margaery. Tweet questions to @JamesHibberd and @DarrenFranich, or send us an email at GOTpodcast@ew.com and we'll try to get them answered in our upcoming bonus episode! Please rate us on iTunes and leave us a review! We’d love to hear from you. Credits: Hosts: James Hibberd (@jameshibberd) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich) Producer: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett) Editor: Jenna Weiss-Berman (@WBJenna) Contact Us: GOTpodcast@ew.com For the latest in GOT news, go to: ew.com/gameofthrones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The most epic ‘Thrones’ ever? We break down the shocks, deaths and twists in ‘Battle of the Bastards,’ with James detailing what it was really like on the show's battlefield set in Northern Ireland (spiders and a shirtless Kit Harington are involved), while Darren analyzes that unexpected Meereenese dragon threeway. Plus reader questions, trivia and more. Tweet questions to @JamesHibberd and @DarrenFranich, or send us an email at GOTpodcast@ew.com and we'll try to get them answered in next week's episode! Please rate us on iTunes and leave us a review! We’d love to hear from you. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to come back every Monday for a new episode during season 6 of Game of Thrones! Credits: Hosts: James Hibberd (@jameshibberd) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich) Producer: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett) Editor: Henry Molofsky Contact Us: GOTpodcast@ew.com For the latest in GOT news, go to: ew.com/gameofthrones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A girl strikes back! This week’s episode was relatively bloodless, but Darren makes a case for “No One” being the show’s best episode in years. James and Darren talk parkour Arya’s showdown with the Terma-Waif, Jaime’s tense workplace romance reunion with Brienne, Tommen’s cowardly betrayal of Cersei, and all the fan theories this episode ruined. (Goodbye, Lady Stoneheart) Tweet questions to @JamesHibberd and @DarrenFranich, or send us an email at GOTpodcast@ew.com and we'll try to get them answered in next week's episode! Please rate us on iTunes and leave a review! We’d love to hear from you. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to come back every Monday for a new episode during season 6 of Game of Thrones! Credits: Hosts: James Hibberd (@jameshibberd) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich) Producer: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett) Editor: Jenna Weiss-Berman (@WBJenna) Contact Us: GOTpodcast@ew.com For the latest in GOT news, go to: ew.com/gameofthrones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A long-lost character returns – but we’re too busy talking about Lyanna Mormont, the most badass Northern 10-year-old since Arya left Winterfell. James and Darren chat about “The Broken Man,” an episode of tense Tyrell talks, glorious Greyjoy gatherings, and one bilious Blackfish. Tweet questions to @JamesHibberd and @DarrenFranich, or send us an email at GOTpodcast@ew.com and we'll try to get them answered in next week's episode! Please rate us on iTunes and leave a review! We’d love to hear from you. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to come back every Monday for a new episode during season 6 of Game of Thrones! Credits: Hosts: James Hibberd (@jameshibberd) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich) Producer: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett) Editor: Jenna Weiss-Berman (@WBJenna) Contact Us: GOTpodcast@ew.com For the latest in GOT news, go to: ew.com/gameofthrones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is Tommen such a disappointing wimp? How weird is it that we're actually GAINING Starks this season? How much motivation do the Dothraki need, exactly? Could an entire episode be built around Gilly being amazed by ordinary things? There's a lot to discuss in "Blood of My Blood" – especially the lack of blood! – so let James and Darren try to explain who Coldhands is and why the Riverlands are so important. Tweet questions to @JamesHibberd and @DarrenFranich, or send us an email at GOTpodcast@ew.com and we'll try to get them answered in next week's episode! Please rate us on iTunes and leave us a review! We’d love to hear from you. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to come back every Monday for a new episode during season 6 of Game of Thrones! Credits: Hosts: James Hibberd (@jameshibberd) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich) Producer: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett) Editor: Jenna Weiss-Berman (@WBJenna) Contact Us: GOTpodcast@ew.com For the latest in GOT news, go to: ew.com/gameofthrones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At last, Game of Thrones reveals Hodor’s origin story! James and Darren bust down "The Door," an episode full of revelations about Westeros history. Also discussed: A theory about why the direwolves are dying, Sansa’s takedown of Littlefinger, and some behind-the-scenes scoop about Brienne and Tormund's non-romance. Not to mention we finally see the Kingsmoot. Tweet questions to @JamesHibberd and @DarrenFranich, or send us an email at GOTpodcast@ew.com and we'll try to get them answered in next week's episode! Please rate us on iTunes and leave us a review! We’d love to hear from you. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to come back every Monday for a new episode during season 6 of Game of Thrones! Credits: Hosts: James Hibberd (@jameshibberd) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich) Producer: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett) Editor: Jenna Weiss-Berman (@WBJenna) Contact Us: GOTpodcast@ew.com For the latest in GOT news, go to: ew.com/gameofthrones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darren and James debate Dany’s covert superpower and fiery clothing-optional vengeance. We also talk about those reunited siblings, the Great Southern Conspiracy, the Great Northern Conspiracy, and explore the possibility that Ramsay Bolton might not be such a nice guy. Tweet questions to @JamesHibberd and @DarrenFranich, or send us an email at GOTpodcast@ew.com and we'll try to get them answered in next week's episode! Please rate us on iTunes and leave us a review! We’d love to hear from you. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to come back every Monday for a new episode during season 6 of Game of Thrones! Credits: Hosts: James Hibberd (@jameshibberd) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich) Producer: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett) Editor: Jenna Weiss-Berman (@WBJenna) Contact Us: GOTpodcast@ew.com For the latest in GOT news, go to: ew.com/gameofthrones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Westeros History comes to life! In our breakdown of “Oathbreaker,” James and Darren question the loss of a silent Stark’s shaggy companion, discuss Davos Seaworth’s halftime speech, Dany’s retirement home accommodations, Arya's Daredevil teachings and Ser Alliser Thorne’s last words. Tweet questions to @JamesHibberd and @DarrenFranich, or send us an email at GOTpodcast@ew.com and we'll try to get them answered in next week's episode! Please rate us on iTunes and leave us a review! We’d love to hear from you. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to come back every Monday for a new episode during season 6 of Game of Thrones! Credits: Hosts: James Hibberd (@jameshibberd) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich) Producer: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett) Editor: Jenna Weiss-Berman (@WBJenna) Contact Us: GOTpodcast@ew.com For the latest in GOT news, go to: ew.com/gameofthrones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a year of theories, rumors and conversations about Kit Harington's hair, Entertainment Weekly's James Hibberd has exclusive details on Jon Snow's return to the land of the living! James tells Darren all about the top-secret resurrection, while Darren tries to make the conversation all about the Greyjoys. Also discussed: how the High Sparrow is like Bernie Sanders, why Ramsay Bolton killed his own father and a theory about Dany’s future. Tweet questions to @JamesHibberd and @DarrenFranich, or send us an email at GOTpodcast@ew.com and we'll try to get them answered in next week's episode! Please rate us on iTunes and leave us a review! We’d love to hear from you. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to come back every Monday for a new episode during season 6 of Game of Thrones! Credits: Hosts: James Hibberd (@jameshibberd) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich) Producer: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett) Editor: Jenna Weiss-Berman (@WBJenna) Contact Us: GOTpodcast@ew.com For the latest in GOT news, go to: ew.com/gameofthrones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melisandre is really old! The Sand Snakes get stabby! Jon Snow really is dead...but will he stay that way? James and Darren dig into the season 6 premiere, with some theories about the Red God, the future of Kit Harington's decomposing corpse, whether the Kahl Moro is channeling Conan the Barbarian, and how "Rome” was like "Game of Thrones" before "Game of Thrones." Tweet questions to @JamesHibberd and @DarrenFranich, or send us an email at GOTpodcast@ew.com and we'll try to get them answered in next week's episode! Please rate us on iTunes and leave us a review! We’d love to hear from you. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to come back every Monday for a new episode during season 6 of Game of Thrones! Credits: Hosts: James Hibberd (@jameshibberd) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich) Producer: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett) Editor: Jenna Weiss-Berman (@WBJenna) Contact Us: GOTpodcast@ew.com For the latest in GOT news, go to: ew.com/gameofthrones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our season 6 preview, James gives spoiler-free thoughts on watching the Thrones premiere screening in Hollywood while Darren makes some bold predictions for the season, and together we ponder the fate of Jon Snow, the productivity of George R.R. Martin, and discuss how Arya's story is like Batman Begins. Tweet us questions @JamesHibberd and @DarrenFranich, or send us an email at GOTpodcast@ew.com - and we promise future podcast episodes will be better than this one! Please rate us on iTunes and leave us a review! We’d love to hear from you. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to come back every Monday for a new episode during season 6 of Game of Thrones! Credits: Hosts: James Hibberd (@jameshibberd) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich) Producer: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett) Editor: Jenna Weiss-Berman (@WBJenna) Contact Us: GOTpodcast@ew.com For the latest in GOT news, go to: ew.com/gameofthrones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices