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This week, I'm reading the first part of the twenty first chapter of the Peter David penned movie novelization of the 1991 Rocketeer film. Before we get to the reading, there are a few noteworthy announcements: -I finished a set of breaking training cards to help add an element of randomization to solo dance practices. Those are available on itch.io and are free to print out. I will make a physical version of the cards and an instructional video in the coming weeks but to anyone that might find them useful, they are available now. I ended up using animations that were originally made for a breaking game I tried to make about 20 years ago. -Speaking of animation, I made a pixelart animation for the song "Forward" to go with the release of Once Upon a Dream (6/13/25). That video is available here. This week's reading of the Rocketeer chapter accompanies the section of the film where things come to a climax over the skies of the Griffith Observatory. You can watch the exciting shootout here. Pictures from the show notes are all available at https://13thhr.wordpress.com/2025/06/02/the-thirteenth-hour-podcast-512-and-like-a-hood-ornament-78-reading-the-rocketeer-movie-novelization-chapter-21-part-1/Thanks for listening!∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞Don't forget that the original hunter action figure from A Shadow in the Moonlight is available on Etsy!Check out the growing line of Thirteenth Hour toys and other products on the Thirteenth Hour Studio Etsy store (https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThirteenthHourStudio). There are a number of custom figures from retro films being sold for charity that available there as well. Check out this collaboration with past show guest Jeff Finley on handpan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK8lTEQoc_gFollow along on Spotify! There is also a growing extended Thirteenth Hour playlist on Spotify with a growing number of retro 80s songs.Check it out!As always, thanks for listening!∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞Synth EP soundtrack to the novella, Empty Hands, is now out for streaming on Bandcamp. Stay tuned. Follow along on Spotify! There is also a growing extended Thirteenth Hour playlist on Spotify with a growing number of retro 80s songs.Check it out!As always, thanks for listening!∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Signup for the mailing list for a free special edition podcast, a demo copy of The Thirteenth Hour, and access to retro 80s soundtrack!Like what you see or hear? Consider supporting the show over at Thirteenth Hour Arts on Patreon or adding to my virtual tip jar over at Ko-fi. Join the Thirteenth Hour Arts Group over on Facebook, a growing community of creative people.Have this podcast conveniently delivered to you each week on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, Tunein, and Googleplay Music.Follow The Thirteenth Hour's Instagram pages: @the13thhr for your random postings on ninjas, martial arts, archery, flips, breakdancing, fantasy art and and @the13thhr.ost for more 80s music, movies, and songs from The Thirteenth Hour books and soundtrack.Listen to Long Ago Not So Far Away, the Thirteenth Hour soundtrack online at: https://joshuablum.bandcamp.com/ or Spotify. Join the mailing list for a digital free copy. You can also get it on CD or tape.Website: https://13thhr.wordpress.comBook trailer: http://bit.ly/1VhJhXYInterested in reading and reviewing The Thirteenth Hour for a free book? Just email me at writejoshuablum@gmail.com
This week, I'm reading the twentieth chapter of the Peter David penned movie novelization of the 1991 Rocketeer film. There's a whole bunch of prereading announcements that occur prior to this (about 22 min in; it's not a long chapter). This chapter takes place in Griffith Observatory, which is a real life location you can visit should you ever find yourself in Los Angeles. I was there a number of years ago, at night, and it did look pretty much the same as it had in the film about ten years prior. This section has some cool dialogue between Eddie Valentine and Neville Sinclair as well as a great shot of the Rocketeer flying in and landing in a very controlled way. For a guy who nearly killed himself trying to land it just a short time before (a day or two at most), Cliff sure got the hang of it! Thanks for listening!∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Signup for the mailing list for a free special edition podcast, a demo copy of The Thirteenth Hour, and access to retro 80s soundtrack!Like what you see or hear? Consider supporting the show over at Thirteenth Hour Arts on Patreon or adding to my virtual tip jar over at Ko-fi. Join the Thirteenth Hour Arts Group over on Facebook, a growing community of creative people.Have this podcast conveniently delivered to you each week on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, Tunein, and Googleplay Music.Follow The Thirteenth Hour's Instagram pages: @the13thhr for your random postings on ninjas, martial arts, archery, flips, breakdancing, fantasy art and and @the13thhr.ost for more 80s music, movies, and songs from The Thirteenth Hour books and soundtrack.Listen to Long Ago Not So Far Away, the Thirteenth Hour soundtrack online at: https://joshuablum.bandcamp.com/ or Spotify. Join the mailing list for a digital free copy. You can also get it on CD or tape.Website: https://13thhr.wordpress.comBook trailer: http://bit.ly/1VhJhXYInterested in reading and reviewing The Thirteenth Hour for a free book? Just email me at writejoshuablum@gmail.com for more details!https://13thhr.wordpress.com/2025/05/26/the-thirteenth-hour-podcast-511-and-like-a-hood-ornament-77-reading-the-rocketeer-movie-novelization-chapter-20/
Hey Dude, I took my dad to see Willie Nelson's Outlaw Music Festival at The Hollywood Bowl and it somehow magically restored my faith in my own home town. QUOTE: "I would call it a borderline spiritual experience..." LULLABY: "California Sober" by Billy Strings MUSICIANS/CAST: Willie Nelson, P-22 (mountain lion), Ricky Gervais, Sierra Hull, Billy Strings, Bob Dylan, Cate Blanchett, Deadheads, Jimi Hendrix LOCATIONS: The Hollywood Bowl, Ventura Blvd, Universal City, Burbank, Griffith Park, LA Zoo, Greek Theatre, Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, LA County, Hollywood HIlls, California, Hollywood, Cahuenga Pass PROPS: pandemic, Saturday Stairs, Hollywood Sign, Hollywood Cross, American Flag, California Flag, pot, weed, vaping, contact high, threading MUSIC: "Whatever", The Beatles, "California Sober", "All Along the Watchtower", John Wesley Harding SOUNDS: plane, gravel, footsteps, Laguna Sawdust Cowbell Chimes wind PHOTO: "Hollywood Bowl Outlaw" shot with my iPhone XS RECORDED: May 18, 2025 in "The Cafe" under the flight path of the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, California GEAR: Zoom H1 XLR with Sennheiser MD 46 microphone. TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 19:28 FILE SIZE: 10MB HYPE: "It's a beatnik kinda literary thing in a podcast cloak of darkness." Timothy Kimo Brien (cohost on Podwrecked and host of Create Art Podcast) DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.
Alex Stone, Cincinnati Reds Pete "Charlie Hustle" Rose would have been a slam-dunk Hall of Famer if he never bet on baseball and been banned. The all-time MLB leader with 4,256 hits, Rose won three batting titles and was the 1973 NL MVP. "Shoeless" Joe Jackson had an all-time career batting average of .356 career -- the fourth highest in MLB history. But he was banned for life, along with seven of his teammates from the 1919 Chicago "Black Sox" for throwing the World Series. That all changed yesterday when Commissioner Rob Manfred removed Jackson, Pete Rose, and other deceased players from the MLB's permanently ineligible list. #AlexStone #PeteRose #HOF #ShoelessJoe #MLB // Michael Monks, L.A. council backs $30 minimum wage for hotels, despite warnings from tourism industry #tourism #minimumwage // Seal Beach Police dept ZERO tolerance #DontStealInSeal #crime #theft #arrest #retailtheft // Man charged with murder after 79-year-old was dragged to death during carjacking in Norco. #carjacking / Reputed gang member arrested in connection with fatal shooting spree in Lancaster / More with Dr. Krupp, how long it takes rays to arrive on earth. Griffith Observatory 90th Anniversary The illusion of seeing the sunset. #DrKrupp #space #astronomy
Waterbeds and blow-up mattresses. All the waterbed improvements led them back to a regular bed. #Waterbeds #matresses #beds #AdamCarolla // Michael Monks, Menendez brothers' long-awaited resentencing hearing underway; cousin pleads with judge to free them // Dr. Krupp, Director of Griffith Observatory. Griffith Observatory turns 90 tomorrow May 14th. Exploring Mars #Mars What causes the earth to expand? Planets warming vs climate change #GriffithObservatory #Space #Planets #Climatechange // More with Dr. Krupp, how long it takes rays to arrive on earth. Griffith Observatory 90th Anniversary The illusion of seeing the sunset. #DrKrupp #space #astronomy
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Hey Dude, I finally watched La La Land and it really struck me to the core, especially the scenes at my beloved Smoke House and the wacky one person show stuff. QUOTE: "My recording situation isn't perfect..." CAST: Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling, Ming Ming (cameo) LOCATIONS: Oregon, 105 Freeway, The Dresden Room, The Smoke House, Warner Bros., Griffith Park, The Griffith Observatory, Sunset Blvd. FILM/TV: A Complete Unknown, The Chocolate War, La La Land, SNL, Drive, Barbie, Portlandia PODCASTS: Pine Drive-in SOUNDS: children playing footsteps, gravel, Laguna Sawdust Cowbell Chimes airplane, birds, meow PHOTO: "La La Land at the Smoke House" shot with my iPhone XS RECORDED: May 5, 2025 in "The Cafe" (and Ming Ming's Barn) under the flight path of the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, California GEAR: Zoom H1 XLR with Sennheiser MD 46 microphone. HYPE: "It's a beatnik kinda literary thing in a podcast cloak of darkness." Timothy Kimo Brien (cohost on Podwrecked and host of Create Art Podcast) DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.
Telescope domes are designed to keep the telescopes inside safe and on-target. But just because they’re practical doesn’t mean they can’t be beautiful. That’s especially true of some built in the 1930s. They were influenced by the design style that was all the rage – known today as art deco. The event that popularized art deco began 100 years ago this week – the International Exhibition of Decorative Arts and Modern Industries, in Paris. It was a showcase for French design in architecture, art, furniture, clothing, and other fields. Most countries participated. The only restriction: Everything had to be modern. The exhibition inspired a design wave across the United States. Popular examples include the Empire State Building and Chrysler Building in New York, along with trains, airplanes, cars, consumer goods, and more. Astronomy got into the act as well. The best-known example is Griffith Observatory, in Hollywood. Its domes and grounds have been featured in dozens of movies and TV shows. The domes of Palomar Observatory feature art-deco design as well, including the one that houses the 200-inch telescope – the largest in the world for decades. And no list is complete without our own McDonald Observatory. Its original dome was dedicated in 1939. It housed not only the observatory’s 82-inch telescope, but also labs, offices, and living space for the astronomers – all executed in beautiful art deco style. Script by Damond Benningfield
This week David and Marina have a casual chat about kid's glue, Lunchables, and visiting the Griffith Observatory and the Peterson Automotive Museum. This episode is supported by Integrated Projects • Enscape • Autodesk Forma & Autodesk Insight • Programa SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Office • Instagram • Facebook • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT Leave a review EPISODE CATEGORIES • Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders. • Project Companion: Informative talks for clients. • Fellow Designer: Tips for designers. • After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. • Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.
The one with all the dark matter. With Dr. Ed Krupp, Director of the Griffith Observatory. SUPPORT US ON AMAZON – CLICK HERE
The one with all the dark matter. With Dr. Ed Krupp, Director of the Griffith Observatory. SUPPORT US ON AMAZON – CLICK HERE
In this episode of "Sleepless in Singapore," I recount the final leg of my road trip down the West Coast of the United States, from San Francisco to San Diego, Tijuana, and back up to LA, ending in Death Valley. Our journey begins with a car swap fiasco at the LA Airport, where we end up with a convertible Chevy, perfect for cruising the Californian highways. San Diego offers us a culinary delight at Tacos El Gordo and a vibrant night at the Gaslamp District, while our brief Tijuana adventure is marked by a border-crossing mishap and a memorable breakfast at Georgina Restaurante. Back in LA, we explore iconic spots like Griffith Observatory, Venice Beach, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, indulging in local flavors at Petit Trois and a Korean BBQ in Koreatown. Our drive through Death Valley is a scorching experience, with temperatures soaring to 49.2 degrees Celsius. The trip concludes with a Cirque du Soleil show in Vegas and a return to Philadelphia for the 4th of July celebrations, before I finally head back home to Singapore.
Alien: Romulus has exploded through the box office's chest this weekend and Tawny's heart. Spoilers galore for the whole franchise so beware before listening! Of course we talk about the influences and the easter eggs in the film, but we also had to unpack that giant vagina. Tangents include: Maid, The Griffith Observatory, and Turtles All The Way Down!If you have seen Alien: Romulus we would love to know what you thought about it! Let us know on social media or YouTube!Shoutouts: @psychologyforgeeks@a_podcast_on_elm_streetAlien: Romulus (2024)Director: Fede ÁlvarezTawny's rating: 5/5Felicia's rating: 4.75/5Support the Show.All things TCHF: https://bio.site/twochicksandahorrorflickSupport the Show:Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTCHF shop: https://twochicks.threadless.com/designs/podcast-cover-art/Connect with Us:Join our horror community on Discord: https://discord.gg/8WBByTQPFXWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickFollow us on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twochicksandahorrorflickFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickTwitter: https://twitter.com/twochicksHF Send us your reviews, thoughts, and recommendations: twochicksandahorrorflick@gmail.com or visit our site https://www.twochicksandahorrorflick.com/
Some of today's top storiesIt shook homes, broke windows, woke people up from their sleep, and it even shut down Interstate-5. A 5.2 magnitude earthquake rattled Kern County just after 9 o'clock last night, striking near Mettler, just south of Bakersfield. Bakersfield Police and Kern County Fire tell us there have been no reports of any structural damage or injuries... but it left plenty of people shaken up. surveillance video capturing the moment the earthquake hit. liquor bottles falling off the lower shelves as an employee and customers bolt out of the store. This all happening at Verdugo Market on Mettler Frontage Road -- about 10 miles from the epicenter of the quake. The earthquake also caused a major headache for drivers on Interstate-5.... in the shape of a large boulder. It closed lanes for nearly two hours as Cal Trans workers used heavy equipment to clear the debris. The road is back open this morning. And then there was this -- emergency crews last night responding to a hazmat investigation on Old River Road near Highway 166. Employees at the Cuties Plant there reported smelling amonia shortly after the quake struck. The plant was evacuated out of an abundance of caution as crews swept the plant. Officials with Kern County Fire later confirmed there was no leak, and allowed the employees to return. last night's 5.2 earthquake seen in real-time on a seismograph. It was captured by aerospace specialist Jared Head at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. Seismographs are installed in the ground throughout the world and operate as part of a network to capture ground motion. There were several food and gas station workers who were still awake and working close to the epicenter when the quake hit. As 17's Connor Dore reports, the initial feeling was that of shock, fear, and confusion. Here's seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones talking about where last night's quake hit. One way to prepare for future earthquakes is by downloading the My Shake alert app. It's free to download on your smart phone and can give you a few seconds heads up before the shaking begins. Experts say even a few moments to prepare could be the difference between life and death.Here are some tips to help keep you safe in the event of another earthquake or aftershock. If you're indoors, stand in a doorway or get under a sturdy table or desk and cover your head. Stay away from windows and any heavy furniture that is not fastened to a wall. If you're driving, get to an open area, away from trees and power lines, and *stay inside your vehicle.These temblors come just days after the 5-year anniversary of the Ridgecrest earthquakes. In 2019, Ridgecrest and the town of Trona were rocked by several intense earthquakes, including a magnitude 6.4 on the Fourth of July... and then the mainshock -- a 7.1 magnitude -- on the Fifth. The shaking caused significant damage to several buildings in the region. It was felt as far away as Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Sacramento. They were also the strongest quakes to strike California in the past 20 years. Remarkably, no one died in Ridgecrest, but one death was reported in Nevada.Last night's earthquake also comes just weeks after the 72nd anniversary of another major earthquake that shook Kern County. The Summer of 1952 was defined by a series of seismic shocks that terrified the Golden Empire. The main shock of those temblors -- a 7.3 -- striking just before five o'clock the morning of July 21st...with aftershocks shaking the county for 33 days. 14 people died in those quakes...including two in Bakersfield on August 22nd. Geologists telling us that massive series of devastating earthquakes happened not far from the epicenter of the one that struck last night.
Sarah Al-Ahmed holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in astrophysics from the University of California at Berkeley. After some time as a data-taker for a supernova research team using instruments at Lick Observatory in Mt. Hamilton, California, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in science communication. Sarah spent six years as a museum guide, writer, and show producer at the historic Griffith Observatory. She was a monthly contributor to Griffith Observer magazine and a content creator for All Space Considered, the observatory's monthly astronomy news program. Sarah joined The Planetary Society as Digital Community Manager in 2020, using her science communication skills to cultivate The Planetary Society's online communities. In 2023, she became the host and producer of Planetary Radio, The Planetary Society's weekly podcast and radio show. She continues to share the human adventure across our Solar System and beyond each week. Please check out these links from the episode: Planetary Radio The Planetary Society Griffith Observatory Welcome to Dice in Mind, a podcast hosted by Bradley Browne and Jason Kaufman to explore the intersection of life, games, science, music, philosophy, and creativity through interviews with leading creatives. All are welcome in this space. Royalty-free music "Night Jazz Beats" courtesy of flybirdaudio.
Join us for the first part of a two-part series as Jenny takes us through her family's unforgettable trip to California! In this episode, we delve into their magical visit to Disneyland, the excitement of Universal Studios, and explore some iconic Disney stops like the historic Tam O'Shanter and the solemn beauty of Walt Disney's grave. Plus, we'll get a glimpse of the impressive Sofi Stadium and the stunning views from the Griffith Observatory. Don't miss out on Jenny's tips, highlights, and the enchanting stories from their adventure! www.mouseearsandmagicalchats.com
Jennifer Love Hewitt stood outside the Griffith Observatory, the iconic building bathed in the soft glow of the setting sun. The conversation with Drew Barrymore still echoed in her mind. She had been chosen for a mission of utmost importance, one that would take her across the globe and beyond, to protect artifacts of immense power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's episode, Podcasts contributors Tilly Jones and Hela Khalil discuss their visit to the famed Griffith Observatory. A transcript of this episode will be available at dailybruin.com/category/podcasts by the end of the day.
Situated in the geographic center of L.A., Griffith Park is not just the largest urban park in the U.S., but the home of dozens of FREE and FUN activities with history to match. Take a day - actually take a week! - to explore Griffith Park and you'll see why this is the best FREE Thing to do in L.A. *The Story of Griffith J. Griffith (7:16) *The Curse of Petranilla Feliz (10:31) *Griffith Observatory (15:20) *The L.A. Zoo (18:50) *The Abandoned Zoo (24:00) *Travel Town (27:30) *The Greek Theatre (31:18)
Major gifts are critical for every arts organization. This episode features board member and major gift philanthropist Susan Bay Nimoy, wife of the late actor Leonard Nimoy (most known for his role as Spock on Star Trek, and yes, we talk about it!). We cover all things major gifts, including relationship building, how that takes time, and what the process is that compels her as a major donor to give generously.Susan Bay Nimoy has served on the board of many arts organizations, including the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles, Symphony Space in New York, The Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, and the Griffith Observatory. She recently endowed The Nimoy Theatre in LA, which is part of UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance.Want to know what to say when building major donor relationships in the arts and ultimately soliciting a major gift? Download your free resource, the Major Donor Fast Track Guide.
Amy speaks with the Director of the GriffithObservatory Mark Pine about everything you need to know about today's solar eclipse.
Studio Soundtracks takes listeners behind the scenes of how music is crafted for film and television by hearing directly from composers, songwriters and music professionals in the Entertainment Industry. Listen to inspiring conversations about composition and hear works from Emmy, Grammy, and Oscar-winning film scores on the show. ABOUT DYNAMIC MUSIC PARTNERS: Emmy Award-winning composers Michael McCuistion, Lolita Ritmanis and Kristopher Carter, collectively known as Dynamic Music Partners, have created hundreds of hours of music for a variety of different genres, including TV series, independent films, video games and live performance events. They have collectively earned twenty-eight Emmy Award nominations and six Annie Award nominations as composers for Marvel's Avengers Assemble, Batman: The Brave And The Bold, Justice League, Teen Titans, Batman Beyond, The Zeta Project and The New Batman Superman Adventures. Original concert works and suites of their scores have been performed in festivals and special events; from New York's Lincoln Center to The Hollywood Bowl, The Kennedy Center, The Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, Tenerife – Spain and beyond, their music has received critical acclaim. Their Prime-time Emmy Award nominated musical Batman: The Brave and the Bold: Mayhem of the Music Meister, starring Neil Patrick Harris was a historic first Batman musical to ever be composed. They began their careers composing music for Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series and Batman Beyond, for which they each received the Emmy Award in Music Direction and Composition. As orchestrators they have worked with many of Hollywood's A-list composers, including Michael Kamen, Basil Poledouris, Howard Shore, Carter Burwell, Elliot Goldenthal, Mark Snow and Shirley Walker. Kristopher, Michael and Lolita are currently working on the third season of Marvel's Avengers Assemble. They recently completed scoring a feature length documentary An Act of Love, which received the silver award at the Mill Valley Film Festival, as well as composed 4 hours of original music for radio-play audio book Rain of the Ghosts. Their feature film Marvel Superhero Adventures: Frost Fight will premiere in December 2015. They are working on 3 top secret feature length animated projects, with announcements coming in 2016. Kristopher, Michael and Lolita work both collectively and individually. Kristopher recently completed the score to the Webby-nominated short film The Birds Of Anger for G4TV and just returned from a series of lectures at the North Carolina School of the Arts. Michael recently scored the latest Griffith Observatory production Time's Up which is now playing at the observatory in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium. Lolita has been very active in the concert music arena this past season, having had works performed at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C, 2 original musicals – receiving performances in Latvia throughout 2014-2015, as well as the premiere of her symphonic work Overture to Light. This remarkable and very contemporary trio of composers and performers is an example of creative collaboration, business savvy, and artistic expression of the highest, most original level. They are currently working in today's industry and are examples and role models for aspiring film composers everywhere.
This week on Planetary Radio, we delve into the evolution of humanity's relationship with one of our planet's most awe-inspiring phenomena: total solar eclipses. Ed Krupp, the director of Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, will share insights from the fascinating field of archaeoastronomy. We'll explore how cultures throughout history have interpreted and imbued solar eclipses with meaning. We'll also introduce The Planetary Society's latest addition, Asa Stahl, our new science editor. Then Bruce Betts, The Planetary Society's chief scientist, shares a new random space fact and his experience with historic astronomical sites. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2024-solar-eclipses-through-time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spend some time in a dark location and you'll see the night sky in all its glory. If you pick a night with no moon, the effect triples. Steve Fentress, recently retired director of the Strasenburgh Planetarium in New York, is our guide to the night sky this week. He'll enlighten us about the lore of the Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters, one of the more remarkable constellations in the sky, as well as a general tour of other notable constellations and their stories across the ages. And... he's even got a planetarium joke! Join us for this surprisingly entertaining look at the great above from a veteran storyteller. Headlines: Vulcan rocket with ULA's new BE4 engine set for debut flight, launching NASA's CLPS moon landing mission with Astrobotic's Peregrine lander Controversy over human remains onboard Astrobotic lander; Navajo Nation protests not being consulted Juno spacecraft makes close flyby of Jupiter's volcanic moon Io, capturing stunning images Main Topic: The Night Sky Steve's approach to appreciating the night sky focuses on visualization using basic math rather than just facts Overview of cultural interpretations of constellations and astronomical objects across ancient Chinese, Aboriginal Australian, and Pacific Islander cultures The 88 modern constellations officially recognized today trace back to ancient Near East, Greek, and 16th-century European traditions The Pleiades star cluster - one of the most prominent and universally viewed groups of stars Its seasonal visibility and blue color make it a prime target for binoculars Appearance ranges from 6 main stars to a sparkling cluster depending on conditions Known as the "Seven Sisters" across cultures; stories explaining its changing appearance Popular meteor showers, including the Perseids, Leonids, and Geminids How meteor showers coincide with Earth's intersecting dust trails left behind by comets Upcoming highlights: 2024 Perseids and peak viewing times Get "Sky to Space:" https://amzn.to/3OfnFM3 Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Steve Fentress Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT
Spend some time in a dark location and you'll see the night sky in all its glory. If you pick a night with no moon, the effect triples. Steve Fentress, recently retired director of the Strasenburgh Planetarium in New York, is our guide to the night sky this week. He'll enlighten us about the lore of the Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters, one of the more remarkable constellations in the sky, as well as a general tour of other notable constellations and their stories across the ages. And... he's even got a planetarium joke! Join us for this surprisingly entertaining look at the great above from a veteran storyteller. Headlines: Vulcan rocket with ULA's new BE4 engine set for debut flight, launching NASA's CLPS moon landing mission with Astrobotic's Peregrine lander Controversy over human remains onboard Astrobotic lander; Navajo Nation protests not being consulted Juno spacecraft makes close flyby of Jupiter's volcanic moon Io, capturing stunning images Main Topic: The Night Sky Steve's approach to appreciating the night sky focuses on visualization using basic math rather than just facts Overview of cultural interpretations of constellations and astronomical objects across ancient Chinese, Aboriginal Australian, and Pacific Islander cultures The 88 modern constellations officially recognized today trace back to ancient Near East, Greek, and 16th-century European traditions The Pleiades star cluster - one of the most prominent and universally viewed groups of stars Its seasonal visibility and blue color make it a prime target for binoculars Appearance ranges from 6 main stars to a sparkling cluster depending on conditions Known as the "Seven Sisters" across cultures; stories explaining its changing appearance Popular meteor showers, including the Perseids, Leonids, and Geminids How meteor showers coincide with Earth's intersecting dust trails left behind by comets Upcoming highlights: 2024 Perseids and peak viewing times Get "Sky to Space:" https://amzn.to/3OfnFM3 Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Steve Fentress Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT
Spend some time in a dark location and you'll see the night sky in all its glory. If you pick a night with no moon, the effect triples. Steve Fentress, recently retired director of the Strasenburgh Planetarium in New York, is our guide to the night sky this week. He'll enlighten us about the lore of the Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters, one of the more remarkable constellations in the sky, as well as a general tour of other notable constellations and their stories across the ages. And... he's even got a planetarium joke! Join us for this surprisingly entertaining look at the great above from a veteran storyteller. Headlines: Vulcan rocket with ULA's new BE4 engine set for debut flight, launching NASA's CLPS moon landing mission with Astrobotic's Peregrine lander Controversy over human remains onboard Astrobotic lander; Navajo Nation protests not being consulted Juno spacecraft makes close flyby of Jupiter's volcanic moon Io, capturing stunning images Main Topic: The Night Sky Steve's approach to appreciating the night sky focuses on visualization using basic math rather than just facts Overview of cultural interpretations of constellations and astronomical objects across ancient Chinese, Aboriginal Australian, and Pacific Islander cultures The 88 modern constellations officially recognized today trace back to ancient Near East, Greek, and 16th-century European traditions The Pleiades star cluster - one of the most prominent and universally viewed groups of stars Its seasonal visibility and blue color make it a prime target for binoculars Appearance ranges from 6 main stars to a sparkling cluster depending on conditions Known as the "Seven Sisters" across cultures; stories explaining its changing appearance Popular meteor showers, including the Perseids, Leonids, and Geminids How meteor showers coincide with Earth's intersecting dust trails left behind by comets Upcoming highlights: 2024 Perseids and peak viewing times Get "Sky to Space:" https://amzn.to/3OfnFM3 Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Steve Fentress Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT
Spend some time in a dark location and you'll see the night sky in all its glory. If you pick a night with no moon, the effect triples. Steve Fentress, recently retired director of the Strasenburgh Planetarium in New York, is our guide to the night sky this week. He'll enlighten us about the lore of the Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters, one of the more remarkable constellations in the sky, as well as a general tour of other notable constellations and their stories across the ages. And... he's even got a planetarium joke! Join us for this surprisingly entertaining look at the great above from a veteran storyteller. Headlines: Vulcan rocket with ULA's new BE4 engine set for debut flight, launching NASA's CLPS moon landing mission with Astrobotic's Peregrine lander Controversy over human remains onboard Astrobotic lander; Navajo Nation protests not being consulted Juno spacecraft makes close flyby of Jupiter's volcanic moon Io, capturing stunning images Main Topic: The Night Sky Steve's approach to appreciating the night sky focuses on visualization using basic math rather than just facts Overview of cultural interpretations of constellations and astronomical objects across ancient Chinese, Aboriginal Australian, and Pacific Islander cultures The 88 modern constellations officially recognized today trace back to ancient Near East, Greek, and 16th-century European traditions The Pleiades star cluster - one of the most prominent and universally viewed groups of stars Its seasonal visibility and blue color make it a prime target for binoculars Appearance ranges from 6 main stars to a sparkling cluster depending on conditions Known as the "Seven Sisters" across cultures; stories explaining its changing appearance Popular meteor showers, including the Perseids, Leonids, and Geminids How meteor showers coincide with Earth's intersecting dust trails left behind by comets Upcoming highlights: 2024 Perseids and peak viewing times Get "Sky to Space:" https://amzn.to/3OfnFM3 Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Steve Fentress Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT
AirTalk is off this week, so we'll be supplying our podcast listeners with reruns of our Southern California history segments. Today's episode is on Griffith Park. If you'd like to suggest a topic for a future SoCal history segment, email it to atcomments@laist.com. Griffith Park dwarfs other city parks. Its 4,300 acres make it about five times bigger than New York's Central Park. And, unlike Central Park's man-made rolling hills, Griffith Park is a true urban wilderness, comprised of a chunk of the Santa Monica Mountains. The park, originally Tongva-Gabrielino land, was gifted to the city by Welsh philanthropist Griffith J. Griffith in 1896, who also provided funds for the Griffith Observatory and the Greek Theatre. Griffith is a divisive figure: in 1903, he assaulted his wife with a gun and subsequently served time in prison. According to Casey Schreiner in his book Discovering Griffith Park, in its lifetime, “the park has been home to an airfield, multiple zoos, a landfill, a Civilian Conservation Corps work camp, a pre-internment camp and prisoner-of-war camp during World War II, housing for veterans, and more.” Joining us to discuss the history of the park and how Angelenos use it today are Mike Eberts, author of Griffith Park: A Centennial Historyand Casey Schreiner, founder of the site Modern Hiker and author of Discovering Griffith Park: A Local's Guide.
Palo Alto's two gems, newspaper addiction, some passings of note, my man Stacy Keach, Casey Affleck is a dud, some cool sayings, mimicking Al Pacino, Rakim and chewing tobacco, and a couple Christmas movies. Stuff mentioned: Mac's Smoke Shop (534 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301), Sundance The Steakhouse (1921 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306), The Silver Jews Starlite Walker (1994), The Silver Jews "Advice to the Graduate" (1994), Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park & Mortuary (1218 Glendon Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024), Love Story (1970), Paper Moon (1973), The Driver (1978), The Champ (1979), Francis Lai "Theme From Love Story" (1970), The Deer Hunter (1978), Stanley Myers "Cavatina" (1970, recorded by Stanley Myers in 1978), All in the Family (1971-1979), The Killer Inside Me (1976), The Killer Inside Me (2010), The Old Man and the Gun (2018), William Shakespeare The Life and Death of King John (1623), Cobra (1986), The Fly (1986), Scarface (1983), Eric B. & Rakim "Microphone Fiend" (1988), Eric B. & Rakim Follow the Leader (1988), Eric B. & Rakim "Follow the Leader" (1988), It's a Wonderful Knife (2023), It's a Wonderful Life (1946), Die Hard (1988), The January Man (1989), The Taking of Beverly Hills (1991), Max Headroom (1985-1986, 1987-1988), Rebel Without a Cause (1955), and Griffith Observatory (2800 East Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027).
Family Switch is a 2023 Netflix Family Comedy directed by McG. He is also responsible for This Means War and The Babysitter. Family Switch is the story of Jess and Bill Walker, played by Jennifer Garner and Ed Helms. The Walker family is a little bit out of sorts, they have three children, MAINLY CeeCee and Wyatt played by Emma Meyers and Brady Noon, both in high school. They have a third child who is just a baby, that is Miles. They are just a family that feels very disconnected and isolated from each other, they all have their own priorities that in their own minds supersedes everyone else in the family and all of this comes to a head after a Christmas excursion to Griffith Observatory, when during a rare planetary alignment event, while the whole family is bickering how everyone else lives are SO EASY… we end up with a body swap story. Jess and CeeCee wake up in each others bodies. Bill and Wyatt end up in each others… the baby Miles swaps with the dog Pickles. This is your lead in for Family Switch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Most of us have experienced a planetarium at one time or another, but unless you've been to the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, you've missed out. Besides a brand-spanking-new planetarium theater chock-a-block with special effects and computerized systems, the Observatory's Halls of Science are a treat not to be missed. Add to that the stunning views of Los Angeles and the facility's director, Dr. Ed Krupp — one of the best science communicators in the business--and you have a real treat. And the kicker? He's a world expert in ancient astronomy! Join us. Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Dr. Ed Krupp Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: Melissa.com/twit
Most of us have experienced a planetarium at one time or another, but unless you've been to the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, you've missed out. Besides a brand-spanking-new planetarium theater chock-a-block with special effects and computerized systems, the Observatory's Halls of Science are a treat not to be missed. Add to that the stunning views of Los Angeles and the facility's director, Dr. Ed Krupp — one of the best science communicators in the business--and you have a real treat. And the kicker? He's a world expert in ancient astronomy! Join us. Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Dr. Ed Krupp Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: Melissa.com/twit
Most of us have experienced a planetarium at one time or another, but unless you've been to the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, you've missed out. Besides a brand-spanking-new planetarium theater chock-a-block with special effects and computerized systems, the Observatory's Halls of Science are a treat not to be missed. Add to that the stunning views of Los Angeles and the facility's director, Dr. Ed Krupp — one of the best science communicators in the business--and you have a real treat. And the kicker? He's a world expert in ancient astronomy! Join us. Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Dr. Ed Krupp Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: Melissa.com/twit
Most of us have experienced a planetarium at one time or another, but unless you've been to the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, you've missed out. Besides a brand-spanking-new planetarium theater chock-a-block with special effects and computerized systems, the Observatory's Halls of Science are a treat not to be missed. Add to that the stunning views of Los Angeles and the facility's director, Dr. Ed Krupp — one of the best science communicators in the business--and you have a real treat. And the kicker? He's a world expert in ancient astronomy! Join us. Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Dr. Ed Krupp Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: Melissa.com/twit
Let's go back through the black hole Gargantua and do this one more time. Eli Barraza (The Far Meridian) joins us for a different perspective on Hans Zimmer's 2014 magnum opus score for Interstellar. We discuss Eli's experiences working at the Griffith Observatory, the career of Matt Damon, the science of sound, why "Mountains" is such good jogging music, and much more. Join us, won't you, for another spin around the cosmos on My Big Score. My Big Score was created, hosted, and edited by Christopher Dole. All piano music performed by Christopher Dole. The main theme was composed by Erik Jourgensen. Show artwork by Chandler Candela. Our social media consultant is Ellie Warren. This series is produced in Los Angeles County on the ancestral lands of the Tongva, Tatavium, and Chumash. You can find our website at mybigscore.transistor.fm and on Twitter at @MyBigScorePod. Do you like this show? Do you want to help us make more of it? There are so many ways you can do that! The quickest and easiest way is to toss us a few dollars on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/mybigscore. You'll get early access to episodes and additional bonus material.
121. La La Land Hello to the ones who dream! On this episode, Hunter & Allison are joined by Manika Dulcio of I've Been Meaning to Watch That to discuss 2016's ode to old Hollywood musicals, La La Land! We discuss movies that we should like but don't quite connect with, name some favorite musicals (with input from Paul F. Tompkins!), and offer a dark and gritty read on Seb & Mia's date to the Griffith Observatory! PLUS: jazz! Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com
Wake Up Call welcomes the Griffith Observatory's deputy director, Mark Pine, to talk about the 'Ring of Fire' solar eclipse happening on Saturday, October 14, 2023.
Hi Sweet Friends- Enjoy this replay of episode #45 with this look back at the early days of Hollywood and the dream of Griffith Park. Tonight's episode includes a beautiful attunement of Divine Joy brought to you by the angels. It's a lovely way to infuse your energy field with the vibrancy of vitality and light. Then Laurel reads to you about Hollywood in 1919 (the neighborhood, not the entertainment industry) from the publication Holly Leaves. This was when Griffith Park, the Greek Theater and the Griffith Observatory were still in the visioning state. The land and plans were left to the city by Colonel Griffith. He had a big dream for the land. Thankfully, his dream came to fruition and Griffith Park became a well-loved, much-visited oasis in Los Angeles.The story begins at 21:50You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday thru Friday. Find daily inspirational messages on the Illuminating Souls Facebook page
Mom Stomp is gagged and gooped and reviewing "Lipstick Divas," a drag show hosted by THE Morgan McMichaels....but first, the gals talk juicing vs meat juicing, joking with your new work friends, celebrating Annie's 40th at Griffith Observatory, the perfect cameo from Vivacious (#muthahasarrived), paying for someone else's sins, Beyonce's underwhelming Houston Night 1 looks, A$AP Rocky GETTING IT!, Britney making some last-second changes to the upcoming book, Meg Ryan's comeback, and Usher's Super Bowl announcement. Plus, Jo's review of the FIRST chapter of "Come As You Are." #clubnickelodeon #merch #meatJUICE #Itoldmyhusbandthatwesqueezethemeat #tunapatience #payingforotherssins #sexforthestars #shotonsight #nocap #confidentlygetthetuna #ushersuperbowl
Soren finally meets his boss, Daniel has exceptional mouth health, and the audience chimes in on polite penises. Plus Daniel has an insane run-in at Griffith J. Griffith Observatory. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this episode. FACTORmeals.com/qq50 and use code qq50 to get 50% off Help us grow the show by following us on socials and doling out some sweet, sweet engagement: https://www.linktr.ee/QQPodcast
This summer's ramp-up to the “Barbie” movie's release has made her and her signature pink inescapable. One “immersive experience” in Santa Monica takes it even further. Actor and singer Darren Criss is performing at the Ford Theater this weekend. Expect the show to be a sing-along dance party. Every year, starting in late July through September, the Griffith Observatory holds monthly “Star Parties,” where you can look at the night sky through dozens of different telescopes.
"Literally if you gave me two words to describe you what I'm doing, I would say “eco-flipping.” That is actually what I'd say to you. But there's a huge difference in what it means because third party certification means adherence to certain standards and have to be not only done but defend it and understood. So the buyer of this home is going to know exactly what is behind all of their walls, what the sources of their materials are, and the processes that went into all of it." In this part, Steve Matloff discusses a project in Los Feliz that he and his partners are working on. The project involves renovating a home built in the 1930s and making it relevant for modern living while honoring its legacy. They approached the sellers with letters expressing their desire to buy the home at the full asking price or more and transform it into a demonstration of sustainable home utilization for the next 100 years. The home they chose was in disrepair and had been untouched for several years, making it an ideal candidate for their project. The team aims to change every system in the home to align with modern priorities and advancements. While they want to maintain existing materials, such as the flooring, they plan to reframe the entire second floor to optimize living spaces and take advantage of the beautiful views of the Griffith Observatory and downtown Los Angeles. The challenge lies in balancing form and function and creating a home that offers luxury while significantly reducing its carbon footprint. They envision providing a 7,000 to 8,000 square foot home that functions like something much smaller, appealing to buyers who want both space and environmental sustainability. One of the challenges they face is the design aspect, particularly in maintaining the elements of a proper Tudor revival while incorporating green priorities. They want the home to achieve independent third-party certification for its sustainable features and ensure transparency for potential buyers. They aim to provide a book documenting the home's eco-friendly features and the points accumulated for third-party certification, giving buyers a clear understanding of what lies behind the walls and the environmental impact of the home. The team is currently in the planning phase, aiming to finalize permit plans in the near future. The vision of Tradicient is, once they successfully execute this project both in renovation and sales, to scale this model to lower price points properties. *** LA Times article by Lisa Boone about Steve's family home and its landscaping done by FormLA Steve Matloff: steve@tradicient.com
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Pittsburgh Pirates 8, Detroit Tigers 0 Chicago White Sox 7, Cleveland Guardians 2 Houston Astros 7, Chicago Cubs 6 Pirates 8, Tigers 0 – Hill baffles Tigers for six innings as Pirates collect 8-0 victory Rich Hill gave up one hit in six innings, Austin Hedges drove in three runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates rolled to an 8-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. The 43-year-old Hill, the oldest active player in the majors, gave up an infield single to Matt Vierling and two walks while striking out seven. Pittsburgh won for just the third time in 15 games. Rodolfo Castro homered and knocked in two runs, while Bryan Reynolds contributed three hits and scored two runs. White Sox 7, Guardians 2 – Burger, Sheets go deep again as White Sox top Guardians 7-2 Jake Burger and Gavin Sheets both homered for the second straight game, leading the Chicago White Sox past the Cleveland Guardians 7-2. Chicago has posted consecutive victories against Cleveland and won for the third time in four games. Andrew Vaughn also went deep for the White Sox. Mike Clevinger tossed six-plus effective innings to beat Cleveland, his original team, for the first time. He allowed two runs and six hits with four walks and five strikeouts. Rookie Peyton Battenfield allowed all three of Chicago’s homers in his sixth career start and seventh appearance. Astros 7, Cubs 6 – Tucker’s 2-run single completes 4-run rally in 9th as Astros sweep skidding Cubs, 7-6 Kyle Tucker’s two-run single capped a four-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Houston Astros beat the skidding Chicago Cubs 7-6 to complete a three-game sweep. Chicago built a 6-1 lead in the fourth behind two early homers from Seiya Suzuki and one by Christopher Morel. But the Astros roared back late, scoring twice in the eighth before cutting the deficit to one on a two-run homer by Jake Meyers off Keegan Thompson in the ninth. Thompson walked pinch-hitter Mauricio Dubón and was replaced by Brandon Hughes, who was greeted by Jeremy Peña’s double. Hughes intentionally walked Alex Bregman to load the bases. One out later, Tucker lined a game-winning single to center field. Today Cleveland (Allen 1-1) at Chicago White Sox (Cease 2-2), 2:10 p.m. Tigers and Cubs are off NHL – NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs – Conference Finals (Best of 7) Tonight Eastern Conference Finals Florida Panthers at Carolina Hurricanes, 8:00 p.m. (Game 1) NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Conference Finals (Best of 7) Last Night Eastern Conference Finals Miami Heat 123, Boston Celtics 116 (MIA leads 1-0) Heat 123, Celtics 116 – Butler scores 35, Heat rally to beat Celtics 123-116 in East finals opener Jimmy Butler scored 35 points, including 20 after halftime, and the Miami Heat rallied in the second half to beat the Boston Celtics 123-116 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. Miami trailed by nine at the half before outscoring Boston 66-50 over the final two quarters. It was Butler’s fifth game with 30 or more points this postseason. Bam Adebayo added 20 points and eight rebounds. Kyle Lowry, Caleb Martin and Gabe Vincent and Max Strus all added 15 points apiece. The Heat went 16 of 31 from the 3-point line. Game 2 is Friday in Boston. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 30 points. Jaylen Brown finished with 22 points and nine rebounds. Malcolm Brogdon had 19. Tonight Western Conference Finals Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets, 8:30 p.m. (DEN leads 1-0) NBA – Lakers and Nuggets both take lessons from LA’s comeback that fell short in Game 1 The Los Angeles Lakers have to feel good about avoiding a blowout at Denver in the opener of the Western Conference finals. The Nuggets also have some takeaways from the Lakers’ furious fourth-quarter rally after escaping with a 132-126 win. Nuggets coach Michael Malone said Wednesday that the close call kept the Nuggets from getting too full of themselves. He said the players were laser focused in film study after watching the Lakers dominate the second half of Game 1. NCAA – ACC leadership touts progress to address financial gap with the Big Ten/SEC The Atlantic Coast Conference has wrapped up its spring meetings. Many discussions were held in private, including talks over how the league plans to close the financial gap with the Big Ten and the Southeastern Conference. The ACC is a distant third in annual payouts to its members. Florida State athletic director Michael Alford in February criticized the position as many schools were looking at changing conferences. Alford has softened his stance and says he is optimistic about the future. Golf – PGA – PGA Championship promises a strong course for the strongest field Oak Hill is tough enough in any conditions. Throw in biting colder temperatures on the eve of the PGA Championship and it was a reminder that this major figures to be a strong test. The good news for the 156 players is the weather will get warmer. Oak Hill figures to stay tough. Jordan Spieth says it’s no different from a U.S. Open. The thick rough and penal bunkers are putting a premium on accuracy. The PGA Championship begins Thursday with 99 of the top 100 players in the world. Masters champion Jon Rahm is among the favorites. Golf – Loving Lefty; Support for Phil Mickelson remains strong at PGA Championship Phil Mickelson’s decision to defect from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf hardly seems to have dampened his support at the PGA Championship. The six-time major champion was greeted by shouts of “Phil” in galleries that ran four-deep during his final practice round at Oak Hill. Mickelson is playing in his first PGA Championship since his stunning upset at Kiawah in 2021. He skipped last year’s visit to Southern Hills as part of the fallout of comments he made supporting LIV Golf. The 52-year-old arrives at Oak Hill in fine form after surging into a tie for second place at the Masters in April. FIFA – FIFA’s Infantino optimistic about Women’s World Cup TV deals in Europe FIFA President Gianni Infantino seems slightly more optimistic about completing what he would see as an acceptable deal for the broadcast rights to the upcoming Women’s World Cup in five key European countries. Infantino walked the green carpet at a gala event for the unveiling of the logo and branding for the 2026 World Cup at Los Angeles’ historic Griffith Observatory. The FIFA boss spoke briefly about the ongoing negotiations with broadcasters in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and England for the rights to show the World Cup games taking place in two months in Australia and New Zealand. Tennis – Rafael Nadal to reveal French Open plans Thursday Rafael Nadal has not competed since January because of a hip injury. He is expected to announce Thursday whether that absence will include the French Open, a tournament he has won a record 14 times. Nadal’s manager, Benito Perez-Barbadillo, said Wednesday that Nadal would speak to the media at his tennis academy in Manacor, Spain, about his participation in Roland Garros. Nadal has never missed the French Open since winning the title there when he made his debut in 2005. Several sports outlets based in Spain said Wednesday that Nadal would not be competing at the the clay-court Grand Slam tournament in Paris, where main-draw play begins May 28. None of the reports cited a specific source. WNBA – Becky Hammon, Las Vegas Aces coach, denies bullying player over pregnancy Las Vegas coach Becky Hammon has denied that former Aces player Dearica Hamby was bullied on her team for being pregnant, saying any ill feelings between the two came from Hamby being traded. Hammon, one of the league’s marquee figures, said Wednesday in a video call with reporters that she did nothing to warrant discipline from the WNBA, which suspended her for two games without pay after a monthslong investigation into Hamby’s allegations. Hammon said she once asked Hamby about her pregnancy, but didn’t get into the specifics of what she said. Indy500 – Castroneves and Pagenaud hope to jumpstart season for Shank at Indy The start of the IndyCar season has been miserable for Meyer Shank Racing, which heads into the Indianapolis 500 ranked second to last in the standings among full-time organizations. But Indy is the place where the team hopes it can turn things around. Helio Castroneves and Simon Pagenaud have won a combined five Indy 500s, including Castroneves’ record-tying fourth victory in 2021 while driving for Shank, MWL – Midwest League Baseball Yesterday Lake County 4, Lansing 2 – Game 1 Lansing 3, Lake County 2 – Game 2 South Bend 10, Beloit 2 Great Lakes 4, West Michigan 2 Today West Michigan Whitecaps at Great Lakes Loons, 6:05 p.m. Lake County Captains at Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Beloit Sky Carp, 7:35 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Yesterday Girls Soccer SMAC Tournament Portage Central 3, Mattawan 2 – OT Championship game Lakeshore 3, Gull Lake 2 3rd place game St. Joseph 1, Battle Creek Lakeview 0 5th place game Kal. Loy Norrix 1, Portage Northern 0 7th place game Kalamazoo Central 9th place Battle Creek Central 10th place Wolverine Paw Paw 5, Niles 0 Otsego 4, Three Rivers 0 Edwardsburg 4, Sturgis 0 Plainwell 6, Vicksburg 0 BCS Our Lady of the Lake 10, Covert 0 SAC Delton-Kellogg 3, South Haven 1 Allegan 1, Saugatuck 0 Non-Conference Comstock 12, Buchanan 4 Marcellus 0, New Buffalo 0 – TIE Bridgman 6, Brandywine 2 Calhoun Christian 2, Battle Creek Central 1 Baseball Battle Creek Lakeview 4, Mattawan 1 – Game 1 Battle Creek Lakeview 6, Mattawan 5 – Game 1 Galesburg-Augusta 15, Martin 0 – Game 1 Galesburg-Augusta 12, Martin 1 – Game 2 Zion Christian 16, Saugatuck 0 – Game 1 Zion Christian 5, Saugatuck 2 – Game 2 Softball Mattawan 12, Battle Creek Lakeview 9 – Game 1 Mattawan 14, Battle Creek Lakeview 6 – Game 2 Saugatuck 7, Martin 6 – Game 1 Martin 15, Saugatuck 4 – Game 2 Mendon 10, Cassopolis 2 – Game 1 Mendon 11, Cassopolis 0 – Game 2 Today Baseball St. Joseph at Lakeshore, 4:00 p.m. Portage Central at Portage Northern, 4:00 p.m. Loy Norrix at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m. Kalamazoo Central at Battle Creek Central, 4:00 p.m. Niles at Berrien Springs, 4:00 p.m. Constantine at Buchanan, 4:15 p.m. Dowagiac at Coloma, 4:15 p.m. Vicksburg at Otsego, 2:00 p.m. Comstock at Decatur, 4:30 p.m. Bloomingdale at Hartford, 4:30 p.m. Bangor at Lawrence, 4:00 p.m. Centreville at White Pigeon, 4:30 p.m. Delton-Kellogg at B.C. Pennfield, 4:00 p.m. Fennville at Kalamazoo Hackett, 4:30 p.m. Allegan at Lawton, 4:30 p.m. Softball St. Joseph at Lakeshore, 4:00 p.m. Portage Central at Portage Northern, 4:00 p.m. Loy Norrix at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m. Kalamazoo Central at Battle Creek Central, 4:00 p.m. Niles at Berrien Springs, 4:00 p.m. Constantine at Buchanan, 4:15 p.m. Dowagiac at Coloma, 4:15 p.m. Hamilton at South Haven, 4:15 p.m. Kalamazoo Christian at River Valley, 4:00 p.m. Plainwell at Parchment, 4:00 p.m. Schoolcraft at Three Rivers, 4:30 p.m. Comstock at Decatur, 4:30 p.m. Bloomingdale at Hartford, 4:30 p.m. Bangor at Lawrence, 4:00 p.m. Centreville at White Pigeon, 4:30 p.m. Gobles at Marcellus, 4:30 p.m. Delton-Kellogg at B.C. Pennfield, 4:00 p.m. Girls Soccer Three Rivers at Michigan Lutheran, 5:00 p.m. Bridgman at Kalamazoo Hackett, 5:00 p.m. Bangor at Kalamazoo Home School, 6:00 p.m. Holland Black River at Fennville, 6:00 p.m. Schoolcraft at Saugatuck, 5:00 p.m. Track and Field MHSAA Regionals Division 3 at Bangor, 11:00 a.m. Bangor, Brandywine, Bloomingdale, Bridgman, Buchanan, Cassopolis, Coloma, Comstock, Delton-Kellogg, Hartford, Kalamazoo Christian, Lawton, Parchment, Schoolcraft, WatervlietSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Pittsburgh Pirates 8, Detroit Tigers 0 Chicago White Sox 7, Cleveland Guardians 2 Houston Astros 7, Chicago Cubs 6 Pirates 8, Tigers 0 – Hill baffles Tigers for six innings as Pirates collect 8-0 victory Rich Hill gave up one hit in six innings, Austin Hedges drove in three runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates rolled to an 8-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. The 43-year-old Hill, the oldest active player in the majors, gave up an infield single to Matt Vierling and two walks while striking out seven. Pittsburgh won for just the third time in 15 games. Rodolfo Castro homered and knocked in two runs, while Bryan Reynolds contributed three hits and scored two runs. White Sox 7, Guardians 2 – Burger, Sheets go deep again as White Sox top Guardians 7-2 Jake Burger and Gavin Sheets both homered for the second straight game, leading the Chicago White Sox past the Cleveland Guardians 7-2. Chicago has posted consecutive victories against Cleveland and won for the third time in four games. Andrew Vaughn also went deep for the White Sox. Mike Clevinger tossed six-plus effective innings to beat Cleveland, his original team, for the first time. He allowed two runs and six hits with four walks and five strikeouts. Rookie Peyton Battenfield allowed all three of Chicago’s homers in his sixth career start and seventh appearance. Astros 7, Cubs 6 – Tucker’s 2-run single completes 4-run rally in 9th as Astros sweep skidding Cubs, 7-6 Kyle Tucker’s two-run single capped a four-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Houston Astros beat the skidding Chicago Cubs 7-6 to complete a three-game sweep. Chicago built a 6-1 lead in the fourth behind two early homers from Seiya Suzuki and one by Christopher Morel. But the Astros roared back late, scoring twice in the eighth before cutting the deficit to one on a two-run homer by Jake Meyers off Keegan Thompson in the ninth. Thompson walked pinch-hitter Mauricio Dubón and was replaced by Brandon Hughes, who was greeted by Jeremy Peña’s double. Hughes intentionally walked Alex Bregman to load the bases. One out later, Tucker lined a game-winning single to center field. Today Cleveland (Allen 1-1) at Chicago White Sox (Cease 2-2), 2:10 p.m. Tigers and Cubs are off NHL – NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs – Conference Finals (Best of 7) Tonight Eastern Conference Finals Florida Panthers at Carolina Hurricanes, 8:00 p.m. (Game 1) NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Conference Finals (Best of 7) Last Night Eastern Conference Finals Miami Heat 123, Boston Celtics 116 (MIA leads 1-0) Heat 123, Celtics 116 – Butler scores 35, Heat rally to beat Celtics 123-116 in East finals opener Jimmy Butler scored 35 points, including 20 after halftime, and the Miami Heat rallied in the second half to beat the Boston Celtics 123-116 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. Miami trailed by nine at the half before outscoring Boston 66-50 over the final two quarters. It was Butler’s fifth game with 30 or more points this postseason. Bam Adebayo added 20 points and eight rebounds. Kyle Lowry, Caleb Martin and Gabe Vincent and Max Strus all added 15 points apiece. The Heat went 16 of 31 from the 3-point line. Game 2 is Friday in Boston. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 30 points. Jaylen Brown finished with 22 points and nine rebounds. Malcolm Brogdon had 19. Tonight Western Conference Finals Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets, 8:30 p.m. (DEN leads 1-0) NBA – Lakers and Nuggets both take lessons from LA’s comeback that fell short in Game 1 The Los Angeles Lakers have to feel good about avoiding a blowout at Denver in the opener of the Western Conference finals. The Nuggets also have some takeaways from the Lakers’ furious fourth-quarter rally after escaping with a 132-126 win. Nuggets coach Michael Malone said Wednesday that the close call kept the Nuggets from getting too full of themselves. He said the players were laser focused in film study after watching the Lakers dominate the second half of Game 1. NCAA – ACC leadership touts progress to address financial gap with the Big Ten/SEC The Atlantic Coast Conference has wrapped up its spring meetings. Many discussions were held in private, including talks over how the league plans to close the financial gap with the Big Ten and the Southeastern Conference. The ACC is a distant third in annual payouts to its members. Florida State athletic director Michael Alford in February criticized the position as many schools were looking at changing conferences. Alford has softened his stance and says he is optimistic about the future. Golf – PGA – PGA Championship promises a strong course for the strongest field Oak Hill is tough enough in any conditions. Throw in biting colder temperatures on the eve of the PGA Championship and it was a reminder that this major figures to be a strong test. The good news for the 156 players is the weather will get warmer. Oak Hill figures to stay tough. Jordan Spieth says it’s no different from a U.S. Open. The thick rough and penal bunkers are putting a premium on accuracy. The PGA Championship begins Thursday with 99 of the top 100 players in the world. Masters champion Jon Rahm is among the favorites. Golf – Loving Lefty; Support for Phil Mickelson remains strong at PGA Championship Phil Mickelson’s decision to defect from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf hardly seems to have dampened his support at the PGA Championship. The six-time major champion was greeted by shouts of “Phil” in galleries that ran four-deep during his final practice round at Oak Hill. Mickelson is playing in his first PGA Championship since his stunning upset at Kiawah in 2021. He skipped last year’s visit to Southern Hills as part of the fallout of comments he made supporting LIV Golf. The 52-year-old arrives at Oak Hill in fine form after surging into a tie for second place at the Masters in April. FIFA – FIFA’s Infantino optimistic about Women’s World Cup TV deals in Europe FIFA President Gianni Infantino seems slightly more optimistic about completing what he would see as an acceptable deal for the broadcast rights to the upcoming Women’s World Cup in five key European countries. Infantino walked the green carpet at a gala event for the unveiling of the logo and branding for the 2026 World Cup at Los Angeles’ historic Griffith Observatory. The FIFA boss spoke briefly about the ongoing negotiations with broadcasters in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and England for the rights to show the World Cup games taking place in two months in Australia and New Zealand. Tennis – Rafael Nadal to reveal French Open plans Thursday Rafael Nadal has not competed since January because of a hip injury. He is expected to announce Thursday whether that absence will include the French Open, a tournament he has won a record 14 times. Nadal’s manager, Benito Perez-Barbadillo, said Wednesday that Nadal would speak to the media at his tennis academy in Manacor, Spain, about his participation in Roland Garros. Nadal has never missed the French Open since winning the title there when he made his debut in 2005. Several sports outlets based in Spain said Wednesday that Nadal would not be competing at the the clay-court Grand Slam tournament in Paris, where main-draw play begins May 28. None of the reports cited a specific source. WNBA – Becky Hammon, Las Vegas Aces coach, denies bullying player over pregnancy Las Vegas coach Becky Hammon has denied that former Aces player Dearica Hamby was bullied on her team for being pregnant, saying any ill feelings between the two came from Hamby being traded. Hammon, one of the league’s marquee figures, said Wednesday in a video call with reporters that she did nothing to warrant discipline from the WNBA, which suspended her for two games without pay after a monthslong investigation into Hamby’s allegations. Hammon said she once asked Hamby about her pregnancy, but didn’t get into the specifics of what she said. Indy500 – Castroneves and Pagenaud hope to jumpstart season for Shank at Indy The start of the IndyCar season has been miserable for Meyer Shank Racing, which heads into the Indianapolis 500 ranked second to last in the standings among full-time organizations. But Indy is the place where the team hopes it can turn things around. Helio Castroneves and Simon Pagenaud have won a combined five Indy 500s, including Castroneves’ record-tying fourth victory in 2021 while driving for Shank, MWL – Midwest League Baseball Yesterday Lake County 4, Lansing 2 – Game 1 Lansing 3, Lake County 2 – Game 2 South Bend 10, Beloit 2 Great Lakes 4, West Michigan 2 Today West Michigan Whitecaps at Great Lakes Loons, 6:05 p.m. Lake County Captains at Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Beloit Sky Carp, 7:35 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Yesterday Girls Soccer SMAC Tournament Portage Central 3, Mattawan 2 – OT Championship game Lakeshore 3, Gull Lake 2 3rd place game St. Joseph 1, Battle Creek Lakeview 0 5th place game Kal. Loy Norrix 1, Portage Northern 0 7th place game Kalamazoo Central 9th place Battle Creek Central 10th place Wolverine Paw Paw 5, Niles 0 Otsego 4, Three Rivers 0 Edwardsburg 4, Sturgis 0 Plainwell 6, Vicksburg 0 BCS Our Lady of the Lake 10, Covert 0 SAC Delton-Kellogg 3, South Haven 1 Allegan 1, Saugatuck 0 Non-Conference Comstock 12, Buchanan 4 Marcellus 0, New Buffalo 0 – TIE Bridgman 6, Brandywine 2 Calhoun Christian 2, Battle Creek Central 1 Baseball Battle Creek Lakeview 4, Mattawan 1 – Game 1 Battle Creek Lakeview 6, Mattawan 5 – Game 1 Galesburg-Augusta 15, Martin 0 – Game 1 Galesburg-Augusta 12, Martin 1 – Game 2 Zion Christian 16, Saugatuck 0 – Game 1 Zion Christian 5, Saugatuck 2 – Game 2 Softball Mattawan 12, Battle Creek Lakeview 9 – Game 1 Mattawan 14, Battle Creek Lakeview 6 – Game 2 Saugatuck 7, Martin 6 – Game 1 Martin 15, Saugatuck 4 – Game 2 Mendon 10, Cassopolis 2 – Game 1 Mendon 11, Cassopolis 0 – Game 2 Today Baseball St. Joseph at Lakeshore, 4:00 p.m. Portage Central at Portage Northern, 4:00 p.m. Loy Norrix at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m. Kalamazoo Central at Battle Creek Central, 4:00 p.m. Niles at Berrien Springs, 4:00 p.m. Constantine at Buchanan, 4:15 p.m. Dowagiac at Coloma, 4:15 p.m. Vicksburg at Otsego, 2:00 p.m. Comstock at Decatur, 4:30 p.m. Bloomingdale at Hartford, 4:30 p.m. Bangor at Lawrence, 4:00 p.m. Centreville at White Pigeon, 4:30 p.m. Delton-Kellogg at B.C. Pennfield, 4:00 p.m. Fennville at Kalamazoo Hackett, 4:30 p.m. Allegan at Lawton, 4:30 p.m. Softball St. Joseph at Lakeshore, 4:00 p.m. Portage Central at Portage Northern, 4:00 p.m. Loy Norrix at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m. Kalamazoo Central at Battle Creek Central, 4:00 p.m. Niles at Berrien Springs, 4:00 p.m. Constantine at Buchanan, 4:15 p.m. Dowagiac at Coloma, 4:15 p.m. Hamilton at South Haven, 4:15 p.m. Kalamazoo Christian at River Valley, 4:00 p.m. Plainwell at Parchment, 4:00 p.m. Schoolcraft at Three Rivers, 4:30 p.m. Comstock at Decatur, 4:30 p.m. Bloomingdale at Hartford, 4:30 p.m. Bangor at Lawrence, 4:00 p.m. Centreville at White Pigeon, 4:30 p.m. Gobles at Marcellus, 4:30 p.m. Delton-Kellogg at B.C. Pennfield, 4:00 p.m. Girls Soccer Three Rivers at Michigan Lutheran, 5:00 p.m. Bridgman at Kalamazoo Hackett, 5:00 p.m. Bangor at Kalamazoo Home School, 6:00 p.m. Holland Black River at Fennville, 6:00 p.m. Schoolcraft at Saugatuck, 5:00 p.m. Track and Field MHSAA Regionals Division 3 at Bangor, 11:00 a.m. Bangor, Brandywine, Bloomingdale, Bridgman, Buchanan, Cassopolis, Coloma, Comstock, Delton-Kellogg, Hartford, Kalamazoo Christian, Lawton, Parchment, Schoolcraft, WatervlietSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Antonio Villaraigosa is the 41st mayor of Los Angeles and arguably the most impactful Latino elected official in American history. In this conversation, he talks his roots as blue-collar kid in East LA, how public schools offered him a second chance after early struggles, cutting his teeth as a union organizer and in the civil rights and farm workers' movements, his rapid ascent from freshman legislator to California Assembly Speaker over three years, how his 2001 mayoral loss set the stage for a 2005 win and two successful mayoral terms, the 2018 race for Governor, his current role as Infrastructure Advisor to the state and Governor Newsom, and much more from one of the most unique stories in American politics.(To donate to support The Pro Politics Podcast, you may use this venmo link or inquire by email at mccrary.zachary@gmail.com) IN THIS EPISODE…Overcoming struggles growing up in East LA…The issues and political struggles that first engaged him…Cutting his teeth in union organizing and the civil rights, anti-war, and farm workers' movements…His path from activism to running for office himself in 1994…His path from a freshman legislator to Assembly Speaker in 3 short years…Lessons from his mentor, iconic CA Speaker Willie Brown…Highlights of his time as Assembly Speaker…The decision to run for mayor in 2001…The difference in his 2001 mayoral loss and 2005 blowout win…The 4 core areas of his focus as mayor…His leadership style that led to not losing a single vote to the city council in 8 years…On whether the job of mayor has become harder over the last few years…Looking back of the 2018 Governors' race and why Southern California Democrats have a hard time winning statewide…Other positions and races he's considered from US Senate to President Obama's Transportation Secretary…How mayors across the country network and share ideas…His approach on tackling big issues facing American cities…His current role as an Infrastructure Advisor to Governor Newsom… AND 7th & Broadway, 224 languages, the ACLU, a million trees, Actum, affirmative action, America Fast Forward, Aztlan, Xavier Becerra, Tom Bradley, Boston Consulting, Cathedral High, Cesar Chavez, cheap red wine, Richard M. Daley, Manny Diaz, dog whistles, finding the bathroom, firebrands, freshman football, the Griffith Observatory, Jim Hahn, Kamala Harris, the Hollywood sign, Delores Huerta, Herman Katz, Martin Luther King Jr, the LA Times, the MEChA movement, Measure R, Mt. Baldy, Gavin Newsom, Rosa Parks, quixotic efforts, Simon Rodia, Roosevelt High, Edward Roybal, SEIU, the Santa Monica Freeway, streamlined permitting, United Teachers of LA, the US Conference of Mayors, the USEOC, the Watts Towers, Pete Wilson…& more!
Was there ever life on Mars? Where can your passion for astronomy and cosplaying take you? And what the heck is a Light Sail? To get the answer to these and other questions, Dr. Charles Liu and co-host Allen Liu welcome Sarah Al-Ahmed, host of The Planetary Society's podcast, Planetary Radio. As always, though, we start off with the day's joyfully cool cosmic thing: a new ice-filled hole on Mars! Thanks to data from the Mars Insight Lander and the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, we know now that the disturbance that occurred on Mars on Christmas Eve of 2021 wasn't a marsquake at all, but a meteor strike on the Red Planet. And the ice didn't originate on the surface, but was kicked up by the impact. And now that we've arrived at Mars, we might as well dive in. Sarah talks about the value of staged investigations of Mars, and why we shouldn't send humans to Mars just yet. (Can you say contamination?) The conversation quickly turns to whether humans should colonize Mars, or explore it, at least at first. For our initial student question, Anthony asks Sarah, “What date would you expect Mars to be habitable?” which we take to mean either, when was it habitable, if at all, and also, when will it be habitable? Sarah talks about the samples and science we've done with Curiosity, Perseverance and other missions to Mars, which point to Mars having been habitable 2-3 billion years ago, before some catastrophic change caused it to lose its atmosphere. As to the future? Sarah optimistically predicts we could have humans living in small-scale habitats within a hundred years, but it's unlikely that we could ever make the whole planet habitable again. Moving on, Chuck asks Sarah about her career. She talks about getting her degree in astrophysics at UC Berkeley, operating a telescope at Lick Observatory, and working with – and learning from – Alex Filippenko, noted astronomer and one of the leading scientists involved in figuring out the amount of dark energy in the universe. She followed her passion to the Griffith Observatory, where she spent 6 years sharing her love of astronomy with people of all ages from all over the world at the world's most-looked-through telescope. Thanks to its location in Los Angeles, the Observatory is also one of the most frequently depicted in TV, and Chuck and Sarah swap stories about its appearance in Wonder Woman (the Linda Carter series) and Star Trek Voyager. Sarah also shares another aspect of her geekdom: she's a gamer and a cosplayer! She shows off the Razor Kitty Kraken 2 headphones and Carina Nebula JWST-image dress she's wearing (sorry podcast listeners – they're really cool!) and talks about how she “recharges her happiness batteries” by going to cons and cosplaying. Convention name dropping and Doctor Who citing ensues – and of course Chuck talks about The LIUniverse's deep ties to New York Comic Con. Check out our two live Science of Sci-Fi panels from 2021 and 2022. Next, it's time for our second student question, from a different Anthony: “How does astronomy impact you as a person or the way you look at life?” Sarah's answer is so powerful and empowering, we wouldn't dream of spoiling it here – watch or listen for yourself! (Chuck's response is pretty cool, too.) Finally, Sarah talks about her gig at The Planetary Society, where she now hosts their Planetary Radio podcast, and all of the cool projects that are coming to fruition. You'll learn about their new Member Community Digital App and the new Planetary Academy membership program for kids 9 and younger. Chuck and Sarah discuss the importance of The Planetary Society and its legacy. (For those of you who don't know, Carl Sagan was one of its co-founders, and their current CEO is Bill Nye the Science Guy.) And you'll find out about the Society's Near-Earth Asteroid Scout mission, a solar sail cubesat that was launched on the recent Artemis 1 mission and is designed for asteroid detection and planetary defense. Sarah also gives us an update on the Society's Light Sail 1 and Light Sail 2, the first fully crowdfunded space mission in history. If you'd like to know more about Sarah and The Planetary Society, visit planetary.org. You can find Planetary Radio wherever you get your podcasts, or on Twitter @planrad, where Sarah will be tweeting. We hope you enjoy this episode of The LIUniverse, and, if you do, please support us on Patreon. Credits for Images Used in this Episode: – New ice-filled crater on Mars – NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona, Public Domain – Artist's impression of Mars 4 billion years ago – ESO/M. Kornmesser/N. Risinger, CC BY 4.0 – Lick Observatory in Santa Clara County, California – Thomson200, Public Domain – Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, California – Plane777, Public Domain – Concept art for the Near-Earth Asteroid Scout mission – NASA, Public Domain – LightSail 2's view from orbit – The Planetary Society, CC BY-SA 3.0
Disney World And Beyond with The Gold Key Adventurers Society
Universal Studios Hollywood Trip Report Recently we were lucky enough to visit Universal Studios Hollywood to experience Super Nintendo World first hand. Last week we talked about our adventures in the Mushroom Kingdom. This week, we're going to talk about what visiting the rest of Universal Studios Hollywood is like, how it compares to Universal Orlando Resort, and why it's definitely worth a visit when you're visiting the Los Angeles area. Since it's so close to Hollywood and other famous LA landmarks, we're also going to talk about some great spots to visit nearby that are sure to be exciting if you're interested in the glitz and glam of Hollywood, as well as some hidden gems for Disney fans. Discussion topics include: Universal Hollywood- Hilton Universal City is super close to the park and a great place to stay, Universal Hollywood is a smaller park- one day with Express Pass, why I like City Walk and the “city streets” area better, Secret Life of Pets is an amazing example of a classic dark ride,only one Wizard area, and it's the same as Orland, Springfield is slightly smaller but more fully imagined with favorite locations from the Simpsons, Water World stunt show is amazing. Studio backlot tour is an incredible look at Hollywood film making magic and history,why you should consider the VIP Experience. Los Angeles- there's history everywhere!You can see the highlights of the Walk of Fame and “Hollywood” in a couple hours- El Capitan, Dolby theater, TCL Chinese Theater, Capitol Records building, Roosevelt hotel.Crossroads of the World is an interesting stop for fans of Walt Disney World. Tail o' The Pup is a fun stop for world class hot dogs and fries served from a hot dog shaped building. Hollywood Forever cemetery is the final resting spot of many familiar stars, as well as a popular site for viewing movies and concerts during the summer, Paramount and Warner Brothers offer popular studio backlot tours, Disney Brothers original studio is a fun quick stop for Disney history fans, Griffith Park-Merry Go Round, Walt Disney's train shed is located in Travel Town at Griffith Park, Griffith Observatory is popular for spectacular views of the Hollywood Sign, Los Angeles, and as a piece of film history, Tam O' Shanter is a famous LA restaurant and one time favorite haunt of Walt Disney and his Imagineers. As always, a huge thank you to our sponsor, Key to the World Travel. For all your travel needs, Key to the World's expert travel advisors are standing by. Make sure you tell them the Gold Key Adventurers sent you! Proud to be a Feedspot Top 100 Disney Podcast! https://bit.ly/GKASFeedSpotDisney Thanks to Outer Vibe for the use of their song Hoka Hey off of the album Hoka Hey as the intro and outro of our show. For tour dates, merch, music and more, check them out at www.outervibe.com. Don't forget to subscribe to the show to make sure you don't miss a single week of adventure. While you're at it, how about leaving us a rating and review? Word of mouth is the best way for us to grow our society of intrepid adventurers-if you have a friend or two who might enjoy our particular brand of adventure and silliness, send them our way. The Gold Key Adventurers Society is always looking for new members! Find all our episodes, links and info at https://www.goldkeyadventurers.com. Make sure you follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GoldKeyAdventurersSociety, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/gkaspodcast, and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/GKASPodcast. Show The Gold Key Adventurers some love by buying the hosts a coffee (or two or ten?) at https://bit.ly/KofiDonateToGKAS Better yet, try one of Expedition Roasters' delicious theme park and pop culture inspired flavored coffees! Using our affiliate link will help keep the Gold Key Adventurers caffeinated and making great content for you! https://bit.ly/ExpeditionRoastersGKAS Remember, life is short and the world is wide. So go have an adventure!
One Weekend - Two John Lautner Houses! The Kelly Lynch and Mitch Glazer Cocktail Party at the Harvey House, Saturday, April 22, 5-8pm. Explore one of the most envied houses in America! You'll share a beautiful evening overlooking downtown Los Angeles, the Griffith Observatory, and the Hollywood sign thorugh astonishing views. You'll enjoy delicious appetizers plus signature cocktails provided by Vermont Spirits, and in the famous living room...vivacious entertainment by LA jazz vocalist Staci Griesbach and her band. The Silvertop Tour, Sunday, April 23, 12-5pm. Silvertop is the crown jewel of Silver Lake! The 1964 Reiner-Burchill Residence was designed by John Lautner and built by Wally Niewiadomski. Reiner's business got in trouble and the house sat for a decade, unfinished. In 1974, new owners Jacklyn and Phillip Burchill engaged Lautner to complete it. In 2014, the iconic house was renovated by architect and "Mayor" of Silver Lake, Barbara Bestor. All events benefit USModernist, a 501C3 nonprofit educational archive. Tickets and Details: www.usmodernist.org/la
Episode 160 In this episode we begin our special series on Historic Observatories as we talk with the directory of the Griffith observatory, Ed Krupp. Griffith Observatory https://griffithobservatory.org/ Public Astronomy in Los Angeles https://8993.blackbaudhosting.com/8993/Purchase-Public-Astronomy-Los-Angeles-Style For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You can also support this podcast at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2 Subscribe on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook. Our Patreons: Jerry White Jason Inman Matt Will Steve Seidentop Stephen Bennett Michael Moyer Shawn Dilles Frank Schenck Damian Allis Carl Hergenrother Julian Parks Michael McShan Michael Blake Nick Evetts Rik Hill Stan Sienkiewicz
The 2022 midterm elections are nearly 9 weeks away and Democrats are fighting to hold onto the Senate while Republicans try to take back control of the House. Both parties have aimed their sights on winning over undecided voters, but given the highly divided nature of American politics, that population may be shrinking from years past. Former South Carolina Congressman and host of The Trey Gowdy Podcast, Trey Gowdy has experience in breaking down political divides. He joins the Rundown to discuss what is most important to voters going into the midterms, how division in the U.S. has been driven by ‘over-the-top' rhetoric, and the importance of holding both parties to the same standard. The launch of NASA's Artemis 1 was delayed this week due to issues with the spacecraft engine's cooling system, yet a new launch date is being planned for the near future. NASA has completed successful missions to the moon before, so what is the United States trying to accomplish there this time? Director of the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, Dr. Ed Krupp joins the Rundown to break down what the goals of the Artemis 1 mission are. He explains how the Artemis 1 spacecraft has been designed to travel further than humans have ever flown, what success in this mission could mean for private space travel and his belief in the invaluable nature of American space exploration. Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers. Plus, commentary by FOX News Legal Analyst Gregg Jarrett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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