Podcast appearances and mentions of hal smith

MONOLOGUE  Mark Carney's Canada: The End of Free Speech if the Liberals Win NEWSMAKER Regular folks struggling to get by as PM hobnobs with hockey stars https://torontosun.com/news/national/federal_elections/warmington-regular-folks-struggling-to-get-by-as-pm-hobnobs-with-hockey-stars   Joe Warmington – Toronto Sun Columnist OPEN LINES THE SOFA CINEFILE Key Largo, 1947 American film noir crime drama starring Humphrey Bogart, Edward G. Robinson and Lauren Bacall   Nick Soter is The Sofa Cinefile and the founder of a Toronto community cinema club THE LIMRIDDLER   Fit Mitochondrion   Secretive sect for subversion to sprout. Spartan retreat for offender's timeout. Phone of your own To waste time all alone. Where fit mitochondria flitter about. MONOLOGUE Illinois' Woke Tyranny: Forced Strip-Downs & Jailed Homeschoolers NEWSMAKER The Globalists Across theWorld are Aligning Against President Trump: Can America Weather the Storm?  https://www.amazon.com/Dethrone-Davos-Theodore-Gadsden-Pierce/dp/B0D5W39W4K   Teddy Pierce, Author of Dethrone Davos: Save America is a writer, speaker, and political commentator hellbent on upending the globalist agenda. STEELHEADS TALK Mike Karafilidis, Play-By-Play Announcer and Color Commentator with The Brampton Steelheads and co-host of Trout Talk on Sauga 960 AM THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE! Should People Harassing Tesla Drivers or Vandalizing Tesla Cars be Jailed? Greg Carrasco, Host of The Greg Carrasco Show, Saturday Mornings, 8-11am on SAUGA 960 AM THE LIMRIDDLE ANSWER AND WINNERS   Fit Mitochondrion   Secretive sect for subversion to sprout. Spartan retreat for offender's timeout. Phone of your own To waste time all alone. Where fit mitochondria flitter about. Answer: Cell Secretive sect for subversion to sprout. A cell is a small group of people. The term often refers to a clandestine, conspiratorial sect with subversive goals. Spartan retreat for offender's timeout. A jail cell tends to be spartan or lightly furnished. It houses adults who the justice system feels require a timeout from society. Phone of your own To waste time all alone. Once upon a time, people had home phones that the household shared – remember that? Or how about party lines, where several households shared a phone number and could eavesdrop on each others' calls? Today, you can play on a cell (a.k.a. cellular, mobile) phone for hours all by yourself – you don't even need to call anyone. Where fit mitochondria flitter about. Mitochondria are organelles that play a very active role in the cells of animals and plants by means of energy conversion, producing adenosine triphosphate (ATP) through aerobic respiration. Whoa, talk about a workout!Yael Zaretsky, Toronto, Ontario 2. Jennifer Cromwell, Edmonton, Alberta3. Hal Smith, Pigeon Lake, Alberta4. Duncan Ruxton, Thunder Bay, Ontario5. Amye Rappe, Cottonwood, Arizona Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor speaks with Hal Smith Stevens, CEO of Rilla Network, about their mission to revolutionize live streaming with peer-to-peer technology. Hal shares insights from Rilla's recent $3.5 million seed round and his experiences as a third-time founder, highlighting the importance of building strong networks and finding the right investors. They discuss Rilla's decentralized content delivery network, which leverages unused upstream bandwidth from viewers to reduce costs for broadcasters and transform passive audiences into active contributors. Hal explains how this approach enhances engagement and reduces expenses, offering examples like cost savings for sports broadcasters. The conversation also touches on Rilla's plans for a token to distribute value within their ecosystem, showcasing the potential of blockchain and peer-to-peer technology to shape the future of live streaming. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:35 - Seed Round Experience 01:58 - Advice for First-Time Founders 05:41 - The Importance of Networking 07:24 - Understanding Real Networks 07:36 - Decentralized CDN Concept 08:00 - Core Technology Overview 09:05 - Live Streaming Use Case 12:55 - Transforming Passive Audiences 14:03 - Explaining the Peer-to-Peer Model 19:41 - Concrete Example of Live Streaming 20:59 - Value Attribution and Redistribution 26:25 - Supply Side and Hardware Requirements 29:43 - Blockchain Choice Discussion 30:58 - Future Use Cases Beyond Sports 32:01 - Building a Protocol vs. Application 33:38 - Token Design and Future Plans Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

MONOLOGUE The End of the DEI Cult—A Victory for Common Sense Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert raises questions about an underwater alien base https://www.mediaite.com/politics/lauren-boebert-hammered-by-local-news-for-returning-to-congress-to-investigate-underwater-space-aliens/ L. A. Marzulli filmmaker,Author of Rungs of Disclosure: Following the Trail of Extraterrestrials and the End Times Guilbeault wants ANOTHER carbon tax https://tnc.news/2024/11/15/otr-guilbeault-wants-another-carbon-tax/ Kris Sims Alberta Director at the Canadian Taxpayers Federation THE SOFA CINEFILE Nick Soter Reviews 1990 Comedy Home Alone The LimRiddler Command and Commitment Command from superior powers that lead. Vow that becomes one's commitment to heed. Term in your mind That you're flummoxed to find. Private, brief chat we occasionally need. Big Pharma's reign is over as a health policy revolution is about to unfold  https://www.rebelnews.com/big_pharma_s_reign_is_over_as_a_healthy_policy_revolution_is_about_to_unfold  Tamara Ugolini – Rebel News Journalist NEWS NOT IN THE NEWS Toronto food banks see unprecedented demand, surpassing city's population https://tnc.news/2024/11/14/toronto-food-banks-see-unprecedented-demand-surpassing-population STEELHEADS TALK Last weekend was a tough one for the Steelheads, as they lost all 3 of their games. Tonight the Steelheads host the Barrie Colts, who have won all three contests against Brampton this season. What do the blue and white need to do differently tonight to end up with the win? Mike Karafilidis Commentator for the Brampton Steelheads on Sauga960 AM OPEN LINES LIMRIDDLE ANSWER AND WINNERS The answer to today's Limriddle is: Word Winners 1. Hal Smith, St. Albert, Alberta 2. Marilyn Smith, St. Albert, Alberta 3. Robert Abbott, York, Ontario 4. Dave Langlois, Stratford, Ontario Command from superior powers that lead. The “word of God” is understood to be a divine pronouncement or command. But the “word” may come down through other chains of command, including the workplace, the government or your mother. Vow that becomes one's commitment to heed. When you give your word, it becomes a promise or commitment. Term in your mind That you're flummoxed to find. Do you ever have that tip-of-the-tongue experience, where a simple word is temporarily lost somewhere in your brain? It happens with Limriddles. And it gets worse with age. A private, brief chat we occasionally we need. “I say, could we have a word?” This normally implies that a private, yet important, conversation is required. Sometimes, it turns into many words and they aren't always pleasant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mastering Performance Advertising with Hal Smith, Founder of H Street DigitalIn this podcast episode, the host welcomes Hal Smith, founder of H Street Digital, a performance advertising agency helping 8-figure DTC brands achieve over $1M in monthly e-commerce revenue. Hal discusses his experience managing $150M+ in ad campaigns and shares insights on profit-focused advertising strategies. Key topics include understanding the marketing funnel, optimizing ad campaigns for profitability, the significance of tracking and analytics, and the importance of a strong team culture. Hal also advises on scaling e-commerce brands and crafting effective offers.00:55 The Importance of Profit-Focused Advertising01:36 Marketing Funnels and Advertising Strategies02:13 Challenges and Metrics in Digital Advertising03:55 Brand Awareness vs. Performance Marketing08:44 Effective Advertising Platforms09:44 Tracking and Reporting in Advertising13:46 Evaluating Clients and Offers22:06 Building a Strong Agency Culture29:49 Leadership and Team ManagementConnect with Hal: • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hal-smith-hstreet/• The book Hal mentioned: Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization - Dave Logan, John King, and Halee Fischer-WrightConnect with Raul: • Work with Raul: https://dogoodwork.io/apply • Free Growth Resources: https://dogoodwork.io/free-growth-resources• Connect with Raul on LinkedIn (DMs open): https://www.linkedin.com/in/dogoodwork/ 

In this must-watch episode, we delve into the turbulent world of Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) brands with Hal Smith, the visionary behind H Street Digital. As many DTC brands face a daunting landscape characterized by dwindling venture funding, soaring costs, and digital advertising hurdles, Hal provides a masterclass on how some brands not only survive but thrive under these conditions.Join us as Hal breaks down the three key strategies that successful DTC brands are employing to overcome the industry's current adversities:Profit-First Approach: Learn how prioritizing profitability over rapid scaling, setting clear financial goals, and managing customer acquisition costs can transform the effectiveness of performance advertising.Systems-Driven Operations: Discover how applying systems thinking to optimize processes can enhance efficiency and output, ensuring sustainable growth despite market constraints.Strategic Nimbleness: Uncover the importance of adaptability in DTC strategy, from rapidly testing different marketing platforms to adjusting targeting strategies based on real-time data.Hal also sheds light on why large agencies often fail to implement these strategies effectively, emphasizing the need for a nimble, focused approach that H Street Digital champions. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for any DTC brand looking to scale profitably and maintain relevance in a competitive market.Whether you're a startup founder, a DTC marketer, or someone interested in the dynamics of modern consumer brands, this discussion offers critical insights into making strategic decisions that lead to real-world success.

Mastering Performance Advertising with Hal Smith, Founder of H Street DigitalIn this podcast episode, the host welcomes Hal Smith, founder of H Street Digital, a performance advertising agency helping 8-figure DTC brands achieve over $1M in monthly e-commerce revenue. Hal discusses his experience managing $150M+ in ad campaigns and shares insights on profit-focused advertising strategies. Key topics include understanding the marketing funnel, optimizing ad campaigns for profitability, the significance of tracking and analytics, and the importance of a strong team culture. Hal also advises on scaling e-commerce brands and crafting effective offers.00:55 The Importance of Profit-Focused Advertising01:36 Marketing Funnels and Advertising Strategies02:13 Challenges and Metrics in Digital Advertising03:55 Brand Awareness vs. Performance Marketing08:44 Effective Advertising Platforms09:44 Tracking and Reporting in Advertising13:46 Evaluating Clients and Offers22:06 Building a Strong Agency Culture29:49 Leadership and Team ManagementConnect with Hal: • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hal-smith-hstreet/• The book Hal mentioned: Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization - Dave Logan, John King, and Halee Fischer-WrightConnect with Raul: • Work with Raul: https://dogoodwork.io/apply • Free Growth Resources: https://dogoodwork.io/free-growth-resources• Connect with Raul on LinkedIn (DMs open): https://www.linkedin.com/in/dogoodwork/ 

The Pittsburgh Pirates were the doormat of the National League for much of the 1950s but began to turn things around late in the decade. Through changes in the front office and management, the Bucs had their first winning season in a decade in 1958 but slipped to fourth place the following year. 1960: When the Pittsburgh Pirates Had Them All the Way is the story of that magical run, from spring training to a wild World Series against the New York Yankees. Wayne Stewart brings his love of baseball, plus extensive research and player interviews to the table in this comprehensive look at a unique team that won 95 games and then took the Yankees the distance. Shortstop Dick Groat earned the NL MVP Award, 20-game winner Vernon Law took Cy Young honors, and an outfielder named Roberto Clemente hit .314 with a then career-high 16 home runs. Players such as Harvey "The Kitten" Haddix, Roy Face, Hal Smith, and Bill Mazeroski made their respective marks; the latter was mostly a defensive specialist who hit the series-clinching homer. A native of Pittsburgh, Wayne Stewart grew up in Donora, Pennsylvania. The town produced several athletes who made it in the pros, including Stan Musial and Ken Griffey, Senior, and Junior (Stewart in fact was a high school teammate of the elder Griffey). Stewart is the author of a string of books on baseball, football and basketball, and has interviewed some of the biggest names in professional sports. "A must-read for every baseball fan." -- Vernon Law    

Hal Smith, the Founder of H Street Digital, is an adept entrepreneur cultivating business growth through data-driven digital advertising. Focused on scaling leads and new customers for consumer brands, his leadership propels the company with triple-digit growth annually. With a track record of managing over $100 million in digital advertising campaigns and a knack for objective data analysis, Hal ensures H Street Digital empowers brands to scale customers profitably. His strategic prowess ensures businesses thrive amid the ever-shifting digital landscape. Hal's impact is evident in H Street Digital's reputation as a trailblazer in the industry. His pragmatic grasp of digital advertising has revolutionized how companies navigate digital advertising and triumph with profitable growth. With an unyielding emphasis on results, he continues to drive transformative success for businesses through innovative strategies at H Street Digital. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Hal Smith about high impact advertising strategies. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How performance advertising involves tracking revenue generated for every dollar spent on ads. - Why your advertising should be driving sales rather than spreading branding awareness. - How using generative AI for creative and copy offers cost advantages and efficiency in campaign management. - Why it's important to stay on top of industry changes using X, LinkedIn, and conversations with other professionals. - How business owners should constantly adapt to new principles and ideas, focusing on growth and stripping out ineffective strategies. Connect with Hal: Guest Contact Info X @hstreetdigital LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/h-street-digital Links Mentioned: hstreetdigital.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Warehouse 13 Fancast Lead Agent Shannon fawns over the newest Warehouse Regent on the show and Agent Carolyn admires Claudia's job performance while Janitor SP surprises the Agents with his episode. The Agents review and rewatch the Warehouse 13 season 3 eighth episode S3E8 "The 40th Floor." The Agents review the stacked episode cast, discuss the new Regent with personal ties to Pete, say farewell to one of SP's favorite actors, discuss Ronald Reagan's Berlin wall speech and the last Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, Steve Jinks' serious decision with consequences, run down all the artifacts of the episode, soak in some amazing e-mail feedback from Hal Smith, and give some nods to the episode creative team. Stay after the credits for some bonus audio and video. Thank you so much for listening to our coverage of Warehouse 13. Artie's Attic: A Warehouse 13 Fancast will release Thursday nights most weeks. Email: warehouse13fancast@gmail.com X: https://www.x.com/syfygurl X: https://www.x.com/ocean363 Best place to find SP: http://www.GonnaGeek.com/discord All music and sound effect used on this episode were purchased on http://www.pond5.com Find more Artie's Attic content and other shows on the Lone Wolf Podcasts network at: http://www.lonewolfpodcasts.com LINKS DISCUSSED IN THE PODCAST EPISODE: Noah Dalton Danby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noahdanby Support Artie's Attic: A Warehouse 13 Fancast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/arties-attic-warehouse-13-fanc

In this episode Hal Smith and Yaron Been  delve into the world of direct response advertising and explore the strategies and techniques used to optimize ad campaigns for maximum effectiveness. Hal Smith  an experienced digital advertiser with a background in both politics and performance advertising, shares insights into the principles that drive successful campaigns and discusses the importance of testing and iteration in the direct-to-consumer space. Key Main Takeaways: The Power of Testing. Hal emphasizes the critical role of testing in direct response advertising, drawing parallels between political fundraising and consumer product marketing. Just as different voter groups respond to different messages, different audience cohorts are motivated to buy products for different reasons. By testing various ad iterations and messaging strategies, advertisers can identify what resonates best with their target audience and optimize their campaigns accordingly.  Scale of Testing. One key lesson Hal learned from the political space is the scale of testing required to achieve meaningful results. While many e-commerce advertisers may test only a few ads per month, we  advocate for a much higher volume of testing, drawing on his experience of testing hundreds of thousands of ad iterations per month in the political arena. This scale allows advertisers to identify winning concepts more quickly and iterate or scale their campaigns accordingly. Testing Framework. Rather than traditional A/B testing, Hal Smith describes a framework of assumptions used to guide testing efforts. These assumptions are based on psychological triggers such as social proof, authority, and urgency, and are tested by running ads with different messaging approaches concurrently. By generating a wide range of assumptions and testing them simultaneously, advertisers can identify which triggers resonate most with their audience and optimize their messaging accordingly.  Dynamic Creative Testing. Dynamic ads can be used to test multiple messaging hooks programmatically. By leveraging dynamic ad formats, advertisers can test up to 10 static images and five videos simultaneously, allowing for efficient testing of different messaging approaches without the need for extensive creative production. Navigating Platform Restrictions: As advertising platforms impose increasingly stringent restrictions, advertisers must find creative ways to navigate these limitations while still delivering effective messaging. It is important to work closely with platform representatives to navigate restrictions and leverage additional benefits available to high-spending advertisers. Additionally, Hal suggests focusing on visually compelling content and finding ways to communicate messaging indirectly to overcome platform restrictions. Direct response advertising is  an ever-evolving field that requires constant testing, iteration, and adaptation. By leveraging the principles and strategies discussed in this episode, advertisers can optimize their ad campaigns for maximum effectiveness and drive better results for their brands. Whether testing different messaging approaches, navigating platform restrictions, or leveraging the expertise of agencies, the key takeaway is clear: success in direct response advertising requires a commitment to testing and optimization. Links and Resources: 1.Connect with  Hal Smith. 2. The EcomXFactor YouTube Channel. 3. The EcomXFactor Community.

Head over to Leadfeeder.com and sign up for a 14-day (no strings attached) free trial! Hal Smith, the Founder of H Street Digital, is an adept entrepreneur cultivating business growth through data-driven digital advertising. Focused on scaling leads and new customers for consumer brands, his leadership propels the company with triple-digit growth annually. With a track record of managing over $100 million in digital advertising campaigns and a knack for objective data analysis, Hal ensures H Street Digital empowers brands to scale customers profitably. In this episode, you will learn How the landscape of digital advertising is evolving in the next few years, especially with the increasing concerns around privacy and data protection What are the most significant challenges brands face today in scaling their customer base through digital advertising, and how does H Street Digital approach these challenges In what ways have AI and machine learning transformed digital advertising strategies, and how does H Street Digital leverage these technologies to optimize campaign performance The key performance indicators (KPIs) that you should prioritize to assess the effectiveness of a digital advertising campaign How do shifts in consumer behavior impact digital advertising strategies, and can you share an example of how you've adapted a campaign to meet changing consumer preferences Emerging trends and technologies that will have the biggest impact on digital advertising For show transcript and past guests, please visit https://www.ecommercemarketingpodcast.com Or on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@ecommercemarketingpodcast and other social medial platforms: https://www.facebook.com/ecommercemarktingpodcast https://twitter.com/emarketpodcast https://www.instagram.com/emarketingpodcast/  Follow Arlen: Twitter: https://twitter.com/askarlen   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arlen.robinson.7   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arlenyohance/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arlenrobinson/   Past guests on the ecommerce marketing podcast include Neil Patel, Nemo Chu, Luke Lintz, Luke Carthy, Amber Armstrong, Kris Ruby and many more. Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review.

Watch this episode on YouTube! In this episode of the Marketing x Analytics Podcast, host Alex Sofronas interviews Hal Smith, founder of H Street Digital. They discuss the intricacies of performance advertising, customer acquisition strategies, and digital marketing platforms. The conversation covers approaches to calculating customer acquisition costs, differentiating agency services in a crowded market, and measuring the effectiveness and return on ad spend for lower funnel marketing. Join the discussion below! X          |          LinkedIn   Have you heard Alex's other podcasts? ASofronas Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts   AI x Automation on Apple Podcasts AI x Automation on Spotify   Security x Privacy on Apple Podcasts Security x Privacy on Spotify   Support Alex by checking out products and services at asofronas.com   Click Here for Transcribed Episodes of Marketing x Analytics   All view are our own.

This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring jazz trumpeter/cornetist Marc Caparone, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass.  Marc has been listening to classic jazz his entire life and is dedicated to keeping the traditions of the great early jazz trumpet players alive. His specialties are the jazz trumpet styles of the 1920's and ‘30s, and he also has a deep interest in jazz history that started when he began collecting records as a teenager.  Marc has performed and recorded with many groups around the world including the High Sierra Jazz Band, Hal Smith's Rhythmakers with Rebecca Kilgore, Narvin Kimball's All Stars, Carl Sonny Leyland, Dave Stuckey's Hot House Gang, Dave Stuckey's Hoot Owls, Clint Baker's New Orleans Jazz Band, the Reynolds Brothers, The Western Swing All Stars and Barbara Dane, and with bands led by his wife, vocalist Dawn Lambeth.  For several years Marc performed at Disney California Adventure as a member of the Ellis Island Boys.   In addition to leading his own groups he has also put together groups to back up blues legends Little Charlie Baty and Duke Robillard.  Marc is a regular member of the Holland-Coots Quintet, and Carl Sonny Leyland's Boogie Woogie Boys and leads the Sierra Stompers and the Back O Town All Stars.   In 2022 he was inducted into the Western Swing Society Hall of Fame.    To grab an appointment or find out more about Bob Reeves Brass at TMEA, use this link.

John welcomes the creator of Adventures in Odyssey, as Phil shares the surprising behind-the-scenes story of America's favorite family radio drama. Phil tells how he and Paul McCusker were just trying to keep up with the scripts, when one day, they discovered true gold. And how Hal Smith (the original Whit) said to Dr. Dobson, "You'll make a thousand of these!" Poignant as AIO is now heading for Episode #1000! 

THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall Hussein Kesvani (Trashfuture,Ten Thousand Posts) joins the lads in Odyssey for further adventures in pen pals, unemployment, and some good old fashioned lore spelunking. Topics include the allure of Lifetime movies, the death of Hal Smith, and the fascinating lore potential of a town with a weapons-grade nuclear device sitting in the back of an ice cream parlor. Want more TWOAPW? Get access to the rest of this episode, our full back catalogue of premium and bonus episodes, and add your name to the masthead of our website by subscribing for $5/month at Patreon.com/worstofall! Hussein Kesvani Website // Twitter Trashfuture: a podcast about business success and making yourself smarter with the continued psychic trauma of capitalism. Podcast // Website // Twitter // Patreon Ten Thousand Posts: A show about how everything is a form of posting, and how our lives are guided by the only dialectic that matters: good posts and bad posts. Podcast // Twitter // Patreon Media Referenced in this Episode: Adventures in Odyssey #206 Pen Pals #262 A Prayer for George Barclay #268 Pet Peeves #266 It Began With a Rabbit's Foot #267 And Ended With a Handshake Something Awful's Cyber Seduction Review by Andrew "Linguica" Stine TWOAPW theme by Brendan Dalton: Patreon // brendan-dalton.com // brendandalton.bandcamp.com

The English pianist Keith Ingham is a treasure trove of American Popular Song and these two dates also show off his arranging and playing abilities. The Hal Smith Trio with Ingham, drummer Smith and clarinetist Bobby Gordon play music of the early 1900's while the swingtet with trumpeter Peter Ecklund, Gordon, guitarist Chris Flory, bass player Murray Wall and drummer Steve Little explore the 1930's. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-clark49/support

Husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, leader, and above all else, a true man of God! In this episode, we take time to remember Pastor Hal Smith, former board president of the Topeka Rescue Mission, who recently passed away. Hear from Hal, in his own words, from an episode of the podcast we just happened to have pre-recorded on the same day he would later have a heart attack. Hal held on a few more days, of course using that time to minister to others! Join us as we celebrate the life of a good and faithful servant.Hal Smith (1937-2023)

Otis gets his own sets of wheels and Barney goes to great lengths to save Mayberry from what may be its first drunk driver.

March 23, 2023The Daily Mojo is 2 hours of news, commentary, comedy, and auditory deliciousness."Hunter's One Eyed Mole"Are we all just being distracted with the Trump deaI in NYC that has no merit? Is the real prize the Biden crime family? People are getting stupider...as in low IQ. Personal responsibility - does it exist? Brad walks back down memory lane with Hal Smith and Michael McDonald. Please support the Mojo50 platform if you can. We stand for the Constitution and individual responsibility. We especially love 1A & 2A. Join us and help take our country back! Purchase official merch:https://www.mojo50.com/shopJeff Fisher - aka Jeffy - host of Chewing The Fat Podcast, joins the convo and has a startling revelation about Perry Mason! Links:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chewing-the-fat-with-jeff-fisher/id904652321https://linktr.ee/JeffFisherRadiohttps://twitter.com/JeffyJFRhttps://www.facebook.com/JeffFisherRadioBrandon Morse may be vacationing with Dan Andros, but that's just a rumor.Links:https://redstate.com/author/brandon_morsehttps://twitter.com/TheBrandonMorsehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5qtJeio-Hb3Fh9P2fNi7CAAll things in one place: https://linktr.ee/realbradstaggs All things in one place: https://linktr.ee/realronphillips WATCH The Daily Mojo LIVE 7-9a CT:Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/DailyMojoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoJo50Radio Mojo 5-0 TV: https://www.mojo50.com/mojo50tvOr just LISTEN:MoJo 5-0 Radio PlayerPlease support our advertising partners, if you're able. American Pride Roasters CoffeeCustom Laser Engraving:MojoLaserPros.comMy Pillow Promo Code: Mojo50My Pillow Mojo Specials!Emergency Food Supply & Tools:PrepareWithMojo50.com

Welcome to Massena, New York, "Gateway to the Fourth Coast!"  Massena is located on the St. Lawrence River along the Canadian border.  The town was founded in the early 19th century by French lumberjacks and was named in honor of Andre Massena, a French prince and military leader.  The town's early economy relied on dairy farming and two local sulphur springs which attracted visitors who sought out their healing properties.  By 1900 the popularity of the springs had faded.  In 1902  the Pittsburgh Reduction Company broke ground on an aluminum production facility to take advantage of the electricity available from the recently completed hydroelectric power plant.  The  plant is the longest continually operating aluminum facility in the world and celebrated its 120 anniversary last year.  The town has been called home by a number of notables including actor, Hal Smith.  Smith is credited in over 300 film and TV productions, but is best known for his work as Otis Campbell in The Andy Griffith Show.  We hope you enjoy our trip to Massena!

Steve & Izzy continue Love on Film Month, a celebration of the golden era of pornography, as they are joined by Diana of the Happily Ever Aftermath Podcast to discuss 1976's "Once Upon a Girl" starring Hal Smith, all the voice actors of Hanna-Barbara & more!!! What's going on with Kevin Smith & DC Comic movies? Who remembers CB radio songs? How does this movie tie in with "Society"? What REALLY happened with Jack, Cinderella & Red Riding Hood?!? Let's find out!!! So kick back, grab a few brews, pay for passage, and enjoy!!! This episode is proudly sponsored by Untidy Venus, your one-stop shop for incredible art & gift ideas at UntidyVenus.Etsy.com and be sure to follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Patreon at @UntidyVenus for all of her awesomeness!!! Try it today!!! Twitter - www.twitter.com/eilfmovies Facebook - www.facebook.com/eilfmovies Etsy - www.untidyvenus.etsy.com TeePublic - www.teepublic.com/user/untidyvenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Almost forgotten Frank Chace was a Chicago-styled clarinet player who sounded like Pee Wee Russell, but was not just an imitator. Here he brings his sound and unique approach to bands including Wild Bill Davison, Eddie Hubble, George Wein, Yank Lawson, Eddie Miller, Dave Remington, Sid Dawson, Don Ewell, Dewey Jackson, Tom Pletcher, Hal Smith, Jimmy Archey, Johnny Frigo, Ted Butterman and Jim Kweskin from 1951-1987. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-clark49/support

What's up, dudes? I got a rock this year for Halloween since my voice completely left me for a few days. So, I got Little #1 to do an episode on the 1983 educational short “Disney's Haunted Halloween!” A  jack o'lantern teaches Goofy about Halloween traditions and customs. Costumes? Yup. Treats? Uh huh. Frights? Well… So grab your black cat, put 9 grains of oats in your mouth, and stroll along to this episode!Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com! Later, dudes!

On todays episode I chatted with restauranteur and current CEO of Hal Smith Restaurants, Hank Kraft. Hank grew up here in OKC and went to study architecture at OU. While at OU he met and starting working for Hal Smith and quickly found his passion for restaurants. After giving architecture one more year at OU he turned his attention to the restaurant industry and never looked back. Hank tells some fantastic stories about his journey through small to large scale restaurant operations and then back to to small again when him and Hal Smith started HSR. 30 years on they've been through thick and thin and today Hank says they are like brothers. No doubt we didn't get to all the stories today but Hank takes us through the last 30 years of HSR and how they have built a family orientate businesses culture. 13 concepts, 83 restaurants in 5 states.  Concepts such as: Charlstons, El Huevo, The Garage, Jimmy B's, Neighborhood Jam, Upper Crust, Pub W, Hefner Grill, Hollie's, Mama Roja, Louie's, Mahogany, Toby Keith's, The Winston. Listen in to this brilliant episode with one of Oklahoma's greatest restauranteurs.  Michael Kraft episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-oklahoma/id1387331955?i=1000497119392 Hal Smith episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-oklahoma/id1387331955?i=1000465673437  This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame go to www.oklahomahof.com and follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/oklahomahof #thisisoklahoma 

Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:30:41 We’re starting off this episode with Randy Turner and his “This Weeek in Mayberry History” concluding his report on Hal Smith. He also has a special announcement that you’re going to enjoy hearing. SpiritWalker couldn’t do a report for us this week so he did the next best things and […]

Sportswriter Elton Hayes returns to help us break down one of the more introspective episodes of the series.

Aaron and Chris break down the latest issue of Closer, featuring a "tell-all" from Ron Howard, and an episode where Clara first proves to be the worst giver of advice in town.

Hal was born in Ardmore, Oklahoma and went to school in Oklahoma City where he was a junior Rotarian and was exposed for the first time to the business world. He attended UCO and OU studying marketing and finance and then began his career in the restaurant industry while attending OU and a restaurant on Campus Corner. Hal has held C-level leadership, often as the CEO, President, or owner, for restaurants and corporations that include Steak & Ale, Pillsbury, Haagen Daz Ice Cream, and Chili's Restaurants, Outback Steakhouse, On the Border, and Krispy Kreme. In June 1992, he founded Hal Smith Restaurants along with Hank Kraft, David Brauckmann and Mike Rogers. HSR is a restaurant management company headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma responsible for these restaurant concepts: Charleston's Restaurant, Red Rock Canyon Grill, Mahogany Prime Steakhouse, Ted's Café Escondido as a partner to Ted Curtis, Louie's Bar & Grill, Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill, Hefner Grill, The Garage, Upper Crust, Pub W, Jimmy B's, Notorious Pie, Neighborhood Jam, The Library Bar and Grill, Mama Roja, and Hollie's. Lexie Winters is a 12 year old entrepreneur, owner of Mooi (Pronounced "moy") Mooi is an all-natural and organic skincare business that sells exfoliation scrubs and body butters. Lexie's Exfoliation Scrubs are used to remove dead skin and moisturize dry skin. They come in different scents like Sweet Orange and Lavender. Her Body Butters are used to moisturize dry skin and then give your skin a protective layer against UV rays. They come in scents like Coconut and Vanilla. I also have one that smells like shea butter. Lexie started Mooi because she wasn't getting a good result when I used store bought beauty products. She didn't like the chemicals in them and it was hard to find stuff that works great. Mooi only uses all-natural ingredients and no harmful chemicals are in the products.

Hal was born in Ardmore, Oklahoma and went to school in Oklahoma City where he was a junior Rotarian and was exposed for the first time to the business world. He attended UCO and OU studying marketing and finance and then began his career in the restaurant industry while attending OU and a restaurant on Campus Corner. Hal has held C-level leadership, often as the CEO, President, or owner, for restaurants and corporations that include Steak & Ale, Pillsbury, Haagen Daz Ice Cream, and Chili's Restaurants, Outback Steakhouse, On the Border, and Krispy Kreme. In June 1992, he founded Hal Smith Restaurants along with Hank Kraft, David Brauckmann and Mike Rogers. HSR is a restaurant management company headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma responsible for these restaurant concepts: Charleston's Restaurant, Red Rock Canyon Grill, Mahogany Prime Steakhouse, Ted's Café Escondido as a partner to Ted Curtis, Louie's Bar & Grill, Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill, Hefner Grill, The Garage, Upper Crust, Pub W, Jimmy B's, Notorious Pie, Neighborhood Jam, The Library Bar and Grill, Mama Roja, and Hollie's. Lexie Winters is a 12 year old entrepreneur, owner of Mooi (Pronounced "moy") Mooi is an all-natural and organic skincare business that sells exfoliation scrubs and body butters. Lexie's Exfoliation Scrubs are used to remove dead skin and moisturize dry skin. They come in different scents like Sweet Orange and Lavender. Her Body Butters are used to moisturize dry skin and then give your skin a protective layer against UV rays. They come in scents like Coconut and Vanilla. I also have one that smells like shea butter. Lexie started Mooi because she wasn't getting a good result when I used store bought beauty products. She didn't like the chemicals in them and it was hard to find stuff that works great. Mooi only uses all-natural ingredients and no harmful chemicals are in the products.

“Repetition makes reputation and reputation makes customers.”   Elizabeth Arden Fortune may come knocking, but sometimes the sound is very faint, almost imperceptible.   When someone takes you under their wing, how do you know if that's where you want to be?   If the bug to start your own business bites, what do you do next? Where can you learn from others' experience and insights? We're pleased to welcome the very successful HVAC contractor Hal Smith to the podcast.   Hal shares with us the story of how he started and grew Halco Energy. We learn the ups and downs of growing an HVAC, Plumbing, (and more) contracting business in a mostly rural area of NY State with just 1-2 competitors.   Hal uses straightforward thinking and simple insights to create a business where the goal is to earn customers for life.   We also hear where Hal gains new perspectives and insights including the way he “snacks on learning.”    Hal is a hands-on business operator who knows and communicates with his customers. Hal Smith is founder and owner of HALCO Energy in Phelps, NY servicing Rochester, Ithaca, Syracuse, The Finger Lakes and surrounding areas of upstate NY.   For more info go to: www.HalcoEnergy.com This episode was recorded in December 2019.

Some of the hardest working actors in Hollywood are the ones whose names you don't know. They create memorable characters and leave indelible images while mostly toiling in anonymity. Host Jeff Hoyt remembers the day when Hal Smith came to town. He was famous for one particular character but he brought several dozen extra in his luggage.

When it comes to learning and thriving during the pandemic, many students have faced one obstacle after another - lack of access to high speed internet and devices, disconnection from teachers and friends, the cancellation of sports, clubs and church choirs.   But where many people see obstacles, Hal Smith sees opportunity.   Smith is Senior Vice President of Education, Youth Development & Health for the National Urban League and leads the organization's programmatic, advocacy, policy and research work in those areas.   Across his career, Smith has focused on issues of educational opportunity, access and excellence for historically underserved communities wherever teaching, learning and development take place.   Which is why, as you'll hear, Smith argues that the pandemic presents the chance to reimagine what school could look like – to seize the moment and try something better – grounded in the science of learning and development. For more information, go to www.turnaroundusa.org/podcast.

In today's episode, we visit with TRM Board President, Hal Smith, and hear about his history with Topeka Rescue Mission, and the importance of trusting God in difficult times and walking along side those who are going through those times.Want to volunteer? Call: (785) 730-8856To learn more about TRM Ministries, Click Here!To donate to TRM, Click Here!

Merry Christmas! "House Guest," one of the early dramas Focus produced, was a sequel to the first drama ever ("Spare Tire") It was also the first to feature Hal Smith who would, of course, became the first voice of John Avery Whittaker. Hear this drama that helped lay the foundation for Adventures in Odyssey.

Merry Christmas, Fire and Water Listeners! 'Tis the season for finding your joy, which means Ryan Daly and Kyle Benning reunite to discuss a favorite holiday special: Walt Disney's MICKEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL. It's got Disney, Carl Barks, ghost stories, and Christmas; what's not to love about this animated classic from 1983, directed by Burny Mattinson, and featuring the voice talents of Alan Young, Wayne Alwine, Hal Smith, Will Ryan, and Eddie Carol, plus music by Irwin Kostal. This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER – https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page – https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Subscribe to the FW PRESENTS: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fw-presents/id1207382042 Subscribe via other podcatchers: http://feeds.feedburner.com/fwpresents Also available on Stitcher, Spotify and Google Podcasts Support the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Thanks for listening!

Welcome to the inaugural episode! Josh and Rachel talk about their memories of Adventures in Odyssey and why they started this podcast before diving in to episode 1, Whit's Flop, from the album The Adventure Begins. Along the way, they cover sketch comedy, training montages, and the many voice talents of Hal Smith. Artwork courtesy of Focus on the Family. Adventures in Odyssey Theme by John Campbell, re-recorded by Wesley Burchell. To listen along with us, you can purchase the album through our affiliate link: The Adventure Begins: The Early Classics (Adventures in Odyssey Golden Audio Series No. 1)

Two times the Pirates won a thrilling come from behind Game 7 of the World Series. In the 1925 and 1960 World Series, a pair of players who began the game on the bench became unlikely heroes.It is time to salute Red Oldham and Hal Smith.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you'll get $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two times the Pirates won a thrilling come from behind Game 7 of the World Series. In the 1925 and 1960 World Series, a pair of players who began the game on the bench became unlikely heroes. It is time to salute Red Oldham and Hal Smith. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blues in Chicago with Dave Katzman and an interview with vocalist Petra Van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown.   About Andy Brown   Andy Brown is a guitarist based in Chicago. Born in New York in 1975, he has played professionally for over twenty five years. He has had a varied performing career that has included stints in Cincinnati and New York City. Since coming to Chicago in 2003, Andy has been fortunate to work at many of the area's finest jazz venues with his own bands, as well as playing his unique brand of solo jazz guitar. He has backed visiting jazz names at places including The Jazz Showcase, Ravinia and the Harris Theater. Currently he plays solo guitar every Thursday at The Green Mill, leads his quartet every Wednesday at Andy's Jazz Club and performs with his trio bi-weekly at Winter’s Jazz Club. As a sideman he has performed with internationally know jazz musicians including Scott Hamilton, Howard Alden, Harry Allen, Warren Vaché, Ken Peplowski, Hod O’Brien, Rebecca Kilgore, Judy Carmichael, John Pisano, Michael Feinstein, Anat Cohen, Kurt Elling and many others. He has also worked with many names on the Chicago jazz scene including Russ Phillips, Don Stiernberg, Chris Foreman, Eric Schneider, Bobby Lewis and Judy Roberts. His love of great tunes, as well as accompanying skills have made him a favorite with vocalists. Married to frequent partner vocalist Petra van Nuis, Andy has worked with many of Chicago's finest singers. Andy also had the good fortune to accompany Barbra Streisand when she appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show in 2009. Andy has made many festival and club appearances around the world. Highlights include Dizzy’s Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Chautauqua Jazz Party, the Chicago Jazz Festival, the Cleveland Classic Jazz Party, as well as festivals in Rio de Janeiro, the Netherlands, Germany and throughout the United States. Andy has provided the music for a wide variety of parties and private events. In 2012, his trio was invited by the Chicago Mayor's office to perform for the Nobel Peace Prize dinner in Chicago where invited guests included U.S. presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter, as well as the Dalai Lama and Mikhail Gorbachev. Also in 2012, Andy's trio was hired by the U.S. State Department to provide music for the opening night gala at the NATO summit held in Chicago. Andy enjoys being a member of several bands besides his own. He works often with vocalist Petra van Nuis, either in duo or larger groups, including Petra's Recession Seven. They have worked together all over Chicago and in venues throughout the country, as well as tours of Europe and Canada. Since 2009, Andy has co-led a two-guitar quartet with renowned guitarist Howard Alden. In 2013, Delmark Records released a CD of the group entitled "Heavy Artillery" which received four stars in Downbeat magazine and was featured in their annual Albums Of The Year issue. Andy plays regularly with jazz mandolinist Don Stiernberg's trio. They have worked at festivals in Germany and Brazil, as well as throughout the United States. He is also a member of trombonist Russ Phillips' group, both with Russ' Quartet and his Windy City All-Stars. Andy has been featured on a wide array of recordings. As a leader, his latest is the 2016 Delmark Records release “Direct Call” which received four stars in Downbeat magazine. His previous Delmark release “Soloist” was his first solo jazz guitar recording and received warm reviews from critics and fans alike. 2015 marked the release of organist Chris Foreman's debut recording "Now Is The Time” which featured Andy on several cuts. In 2016, mandolinist Don Stiernberg released a CD titled “Good Numbers” featuring Andy on acoustic archtop guitar. Andy has collaborated on four CDs with Petra van Nuis, the most recent being their 2017 duet release “Lessons Lyrical." Andy had the good fortune to learn directly from several guitar masters, including Cal Collins, Ted Greene, and Howard Alden. His most important mentor was the late Kenny Poole, who called Andy his protégé.   About Petra   Petra van Nuis (pronounced Pay-tra van Nouse) is a Chicago-based jazz vocalist who has been described in Downbeat Magazine as having "a light, gorgeous, and fairly delicate voice...a gift for melody and plenty of rhythmic confidence." A Chicagoan since 2003, Petra sings at all the finest jazz venues in town including the Jazz Showcase, the Green Mill, Andy's Jazz Club, Winter's, Fitzgerald's, the City Winery, and the Old Town School of Folk Music. Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs has presented Petra's groups at the Chicago Cultural Center and Chicago Summer Dance. The Jazz Institute of Chicago has featured Petra's Recession Seven band at the Chicago Jazz Festival and Jazz City. Petra has been interviewed and her music featured on Chicago's WGN for Rick Kogan's "After Hours" show and on WBEZ's "Morning Shift" with Tony Sarabia. Outside of Chicago, Petra plays at jazz festivals such as the Cleveland Classic Jazz Party, the Roswell Jazz Festival and Joe Boughton's Chautauqua Jazz Party with such renowned musicians as Dan Barrett, Nicki Parrott, Ken Peplowski, John Di Martino, Dan Block, Scott Robinson, Frank Tate, Hal Smith, Rossano Sportiello, and Duke Heitger. Petra's latest project, Because We're Night People, is a live recording of night-themed standards which was awarded 4 stars by DownBeat Magazine and included in their "Top Rated Albums of 2019" listing. Revered Chicago pianist Dennis Luxion blends his signature impressionistic harmony with Petra's lush vocals. This CD was re-issued in Japan on the Japanese label Muzak in October 2018 and was used as in-flight music on All Nippon Airways (Japan's largest airline) in January/February 2019. Germany's Jazzpodium Magazine hails Petra's seventeen year musical collaboration with her husband, guitarist Andy Brown, as "a magical musical dialogue, which can only partially be described as blind understanding." Petra and Andy's romantic style has been enjoyed in intimate club settings around the country including Shanghai Jazz (Madison, NJ), the Kerrytown Concert House (Ann Arbor, MI), Night Town (Cleveland,OH), the Saugatuck Center for the Arts (Saugatuck, MI), and the Blue Wisp Jazz Club (Cincinnati, OH). Several European tours have brought the duo to Germany (Traditional Jazz Hall Stuttgart, Jazzhaus Heidelberg, Mampf Frankfurt, Le Pirate, Jazz Club Neustadt, Jazz Club 77, Musikhaus Birlkehof) to the Netherland's (Gorinchem Jazz Festival, Culuurschip Thor, Jazz Hall 72, Stichting Jazz Zevenbergen) and to Belgium (Jazz Cafe Hopper). With the re-release of the duo's 2017 CD Lessons Lyrical and their 2009 CD Far Away Places on Japan's Muzak label, Petra and Andy continue to spread their swinging sounds far and wide. Petra and Andy often augment their duo with bass and drums forming the Petra van Nuis/ Andy Brown Quartet. In addition to Chicago performances, the quartet frequently tours the Midwest having played for the West Michigan Jazz Society (Grand Rapids, MI), Polyrhytms (Davenport,IA), the Firefly Jazz Club (Ann Arbor, MI), the Wilson Center for the Arts (Milwaukee, WI), the Detroit Institute for the Arts (Detroit, MI), and headlined the 32nd Michelob Women In Jazz Festival (Dayton, OH). At the start of the Great Recession in September 2008, Petra's Recession Seven, a Chicago-style early swing/trad jazz band was born at Chicago's legendary Green Mill. This seven piece ensemble features an all-star line up of internationally known Chicago veterans including trombonist Russ Phillips, reed man Eric Schneider, and trumpeter Bob Ojeda. Festival appearances include the 32nd Elkhart Jazz Festival, 33rd annual Chicago Jazz Festival, the 34th, 35th, 37th, 40th and 42nd annual Cedar Basin Jazz Festival, Fitzgerald's 29th annual American Music Festival, the Juvae Jazz Society's 25th anniversary Festival, and the Illiana Club of Traditional Jazz's 40th anniversary Jazz Festival. The band regularly travels to regional jazz societies such as the Madison Jazz Society, the Starr-Gennett Foundation, the "Masters of Swing" series at Cincinnati's Xavier University, the Lafayette Jazz Club, and the Indianapolis Jazz Club. The American Rag, in a review of the band's 2011 on location recording Live In Chicago praises "a killer of a band that grabs your attention and doesn't give it back until they are finished playing." You may have heard selections from Petra's 2006 debut CD A Sweet Refrain on digital cable's Music Choice, where it regularly rotates on the "Singers & Swing" channel. In a review, Los Angeles Jazz Scene critic Scott Yanow notes "a sweet voice, a straightforward delivery....one hears touches of Billie Holiday, Blossom Dearie, and Mildred Bailey in her phrasing, but not in the sound of her voice which is distinctive." This CD is a throwback to the classic vocal recordings of the 50's with a blend of duo, quartet, quintet, and tight two-horn sextet arrangements by bassist/arranger Joe Policastro. In 2012, these arrangements were recreated with the teaming of Petra and Andy with four Canadian musicians at Edmonton's famed Yardbird Suite. In 2015, two songs from this CD were selected by famed Japanese jazz writer/historian/record producer Yasukuni Terashima to be included in the compilation CD For Jazz Vocal Fans Only on the Japanese label Disk Union. Petra continues to play with Chicago's finest instrumentalists including Bobby Lewis, Art Davis, Kim Cusack, Larry Harris, Greg Fishman, Chris White, Joe Adamik, Joe Policastro, Bob Rummage, Andy Schumm, Jeremy Kahn, Judy Roberts, Phil Gratteau, Don Stille, Dan Delorenzo, Tom Bartlett, Mike Schlick, Bill Overton, Bradley Williams, Ron Dewar, John Otto, Stewart Miller, and Don Stiernberg.

On this episode I sit down with restaurant entrepreneur Hal Smith. Trying hard to find the words to describe how amazing this episode was. For me this was one of my favorite interviews. Hal has so many great stories. I think we just scratched the surface. He's a huge supporter of Oklahoma. Born in Ardmore now living in Norman. He was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 2017 a moment that he said was one of the biggest achievements. Hal is still growing his concepts today, on average 8 stores a year. Both his children have a love of food and continue to work in the industry. His wife Sandy loves her golf and they try to play every Sunday afternoon. This episode is presented by The Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's Story Through Its People Since 1927. Follow them on Instagram @oklahomahof and online www.oklahomahof.org. Hal Smith Restaurantswww.halsmith.com Charleston’s RestaurantHefner GrillHollie’s Flatiron GrillLouie’s Grill & BarThe WinstonNeighborhood JA.M.Pub WRedrock Canyon GrillMama RojaThe Garage Burgers & BeerSmitty’s Garage Burgers & BeerMahogany Prime SteakhouseToby Keith’s I Love This Bar & GrillUpper Crust Wood Fired PizzaEl Huevo Mexi-DinerNotorious P.I.E.Thanks for listening and please subscribe and leave a review. It means the world to hear your feedback. Cheers, Mike

This week we hear from guest speaker Pastor Hal Smith. Learn more at www.topekafirst.com/mission-hill

Merry Christmas! "Gone Fishing," one of the early dramas Focus produced, featured two actors who would later become familiar names on Adventures in Odyssey: Chuck Bolte and Hal Smith. Chuck Bolte was executive producer on the show during the majority of its first decade and Hal Smith, of course, became the first voice of John Avery Whittaker. Hear this drama that helped lay the foundation for Adventures in Odyssey, plus some special memories from Chuck.

This week we discuss how to achieve education equity and excellence in America’s public school system. Our guest is Dr. Hal Smith, Senior Vice President for Education, Youth Development, and Health at the National Urban League. The host for this episode is Kim Atterbury, Senior Director of Communications and External Affairs. From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.   Mentioned in this Episode: How do we achieve equity and excellence in public education How parents and stakeholders in holding schools accountable Determining accountability measures Public school reform Meeting students where they are U.S. Department of Education Every Student Succeeds Act Secretary Betsy Devos No Child Left Behind Common Core     Contact and Follow Web: #ForTheMovement Email: podcast@nul.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/NULpolicy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NULPolicy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NULPolicy Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial Don’s Twitter: @DCravins Kim’s Twitter: @kayellea Jordun’s Twitter: @_jordun  

Janelle and Lennon join Malory as ONLINE COMMUNICATION/MARKETING EXPERTS and we talk about what OKC Restaurants are doing RIGHT AND WRONG in social media. Also my dog Amy falls in love with Lennon. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/okcovereasy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/okcovereasy/support (https://anchor.fm/okcovereasy/support)

DJ Harner has been acting on our show from before it was called Adventures in Odyssey. She appeared in the very first Focus drama called "Spare Tire." She was later cast as Whit's daughter Jana and recently returned as the same character in "Between the Lines." Hear how she was cast for Odyssey, her experiences with Hal Smith, and how she actually held the same job as Jana in real life.

Learn the history of the voice of John Avery Whittaker, from Hal Smith to Paul Herlinger and beyond to the future.