Podcasts about Inland Empire

ICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – A preview of the Inland Empire's largest comic & pop culture event, Comic Con Revolution, with Owner, Co-Founder and friend of the program, Drew Seldin. Returning THIS weekend, May 17-18 at the Ontario Convention Center (2000 E Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764) Comic Con Revolution boasts an exciting weekend featuring “amazing guest appearances and cast reunions, legendary comic book creators, iconic voice actors, world class photo ops and a curated mix of vendors & exhibitors” - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – A preview of the Inland Empire's largest comic & pop culture event, Comic Con Revolution, with Co-Founder and friend of the program, Drew Seldin. Returning THIS weekend, May 17-18 at the Ontario Convention Center (2000 E Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764) Comic Con Revolution boasts an exciting weekend featuring “amazing guest appearances and cast reunions, legendary comic book creators, iconic voice actors, world class photo ops and a curated mix of vendors & exhibitors” - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

I can tell you the exact date and place: October 16, 1986, at the Fine Arts Theater in downtown Chicago. I got to come of age as a moviegoer in the corporate dominated, era of the late 70's and early 80's. I was a child of "Jaws", "Star Wars", Indy and "Back to the Future". With occasional exceptions like "Stranger than Paradise" and "Blade Runner", American film in the early and mid 80's felt corporate and soulless. And then I saw "Blue Velvet", and my moviegoing life was saved. Skip now to nearly four years later, to those glorious two months in the spring of 1990 when "Twin Peaks" changed everything that television was and could be. For these moments, and so many more, we use Episode 60 to pay a last tribute to Hollywood's favorite Eagle Scout, the irreplaceable David Lynch. What separates Lynch from almost every other filmmaker, was that whereas most great directors were filmmakers who evolved into artists, Lynch was an artist (a celebrated painter, composer) who happened to choose filmmaking as his major means of expression. And when the filmmaking money dried up after "Inland Empire"'s failure, he simply turned to other art forms to express what he wanted to say. Lynch was most certainly a surrealist, every bit as much as Dali, Magritte or De Chirico were, but he was, as one critic termed him, a “populist surrealist”. In his films, the line between dream and reality (or between reality and film in his later works) is blurred. This makes sense, since surrealism is founded on dreams and dreamlike juxtapositions. Lynch, like those great painters he so admired and emulated, was an artist of the unconscious and the uncanny. But for all the serious artistic ambition, everything he created was leavened with that art-school sense of humor, off-center and dry as a bone. For all of his unsettling imagery and the deep questions his work raised about the nature of identity, he seemed, at least from the outside, to have led the happiest of lives. Raised mainly in Missoula, Montana, Lynch often paid tribute to the simple quotidian beauties of life in small-town America (think Twin Peaks, Lumberton, the Iowa and Wisconsin towns we see in "The Straight Story") while also, as in the opening of "Blue Velvet", reminding us of the darkness that often lies just beneath those finely-manicured lawns. For all of his artistic sophistication, he never even came close to an artsy sense of condescending irony; it's perfect that he spent the last years of his life sending in daily weather reports to the LA public radio station for broadcast. No winks, no air quotes—just the desire to share a genuine excitement about the miracles of nature. And for an artist who was such a unique stylist that he was one of the last to become an adjective (we all know “Lynchian” filmmaking when we see it), he was at the same time constantly paying tribute to film history; consider the endless "Wizard of Oz" references in "Wild at Heart", or casting just about all of the hot new movie stars of 1961 in the original "Twin Peaks" series. How perfectly fitting it was, then, to watch him, in his final and uncredited big screen appearance, playing a cranky John Ford in Spielberg's "The Fablemans". For our tribute to Lynch (which is more than they did for him at this year's Oscars), we eschewed our usual formula and chose not to do a chronological reckoning of Lynch's work and its impact from "Eraserhead" to "Inland Empire". This episode, like the director's work itself, is more associative and non-linear. In the end, we conclude that David Lynch, that Man from Another Place, is someone whose absence makes the world that much poorer a spot to live in. To quote the repeated incantation from "Blue Velvet", now it's dark.

First Time Watching... Inland Empire (2006) RIP to the legend, David Lynch ❤️

In this episode of the "Angels Minor League Report", Dominick and special guest ToddFox recap the month of April in regards to our MILB Players of the Month. Featuring top performers from AAA Salt Lake, AA Rocket City, A+ Tri-City and A Inland Empire.

Trump admin to halt new grant funding to Harvard; Environmental groups fight plan to add warehouses in CA's Inland Empire; Detroit area pollution worsens, as 'clean vehicle' debate rolls on; Appreciation can go a long way for AL teachers under pressure.

Trump admin to halt new grant funding to Harvard; Environmental groups fight plan to add warehouses in CA's Inland Empire; Detroit area pollution worsens, as 'clean vehicle' debate rolls on; Appreciation can go a long way for AL teachers under pressure.

Third Street Promenade pitches public drinking to boost business. Inland Empire residents stock up on supplies as imports expected to shrink. After murder in Valley Village apartment, residents are furious with management. Interview with Beth Bigler, Author, "Honoring Our Animals", and Pet Loss/Grief counselor

Corbin and Matt have spent week dreading the moment when they would have to watch INLAND EMPIRE, David Lynch's extreme digital cinema expirment that he shot with a skateboard camera. But what if... it's actually kind of sick with it?  Corbin recommends The Long Good Friday. Matt recommends Protean Magazine. Our next episode will be about STAR WARS EPISODE THREE: REVENGE OF THE SITH. It was in theaters again! It's not in theaters anymore, boo! 

Hey sorry the episode is late, we recorded like three episodes this week and Matt didn't have time to edit. Anyway while we were scrambing to figure out something to watch for weird scheduling reasons, we discovered that Apocalypto was shot on digital and boy oh boy were we lucky for that fact because this is a weird one/wild digital artifact. Topics include: Gibson's unrelenting thrist for a certain kind on screen violence, the weird push and pull between woke method and conservative values in the movie, and the uses of digital video in creating a kind of on screen murkiness as a central unifying aesthetic.  An artcicle about the movie's busted concept of Mayan history can be read here. Our friend Ryder recommends "Seven Myths of the Spanish Conquest" for a pointed corrective on the kind of anthropological thinking that Gibson promotes here: we don't tak about it much because we're a film scolar and a local dummy but Ryder went to fancy history school.  Matt recommends a book that won't be out for a few months. Yeah I don't get it either. Corbin recommends a video game, available on your local video game console of choice. Thursday's episode is about INLAND EMPIRE. Watch it here. 

Ryan is joined by a trio of David Lynch fans - Edward Finan, Alex Flores, and Hunter Vance - to discuss Lynch's trademark cinematic touch in one of his most prominent feature films, Blue Velvet (1986)

Como siempre, sin periodicidad ni orden ni concierto, llega Hollyweird, nuestro análisis de artefactos culturales fantásticos, satíricos o extraños de la cultura de Los Angeles. Hoy nos sumergimos en el multicolor mundo de Julien Temple en "Las chicas de la tierra son fáciles", viajamos a la oscuridad absoluta de las memorias de Jerry Stahl, "Siempre medianoche", el tremebundo viaje de Laura Dern en "Inland Empire" de David Lynch y acabamos con la sitcom screwball "Party Down" una magnífica sátira de los que persiguen la fama.

On this episode of EquiTEA, Juan and Amanda have a crucial conversation with Ashley Jackson of Inland Southern California Climate Collaborative (ISC3). Listen as they discuss unique climate challenges faced by the Inland Empire, current initiatives aimed at combating these issues and actionable steps we all can take to work toward a more sustainable future.  For more information about ISC3, please visit: https://iscclimatecollaborative.org/ To volunteer for future clean up events, please visit: https://riversandlands.org/events/month/ https://www.iewaterkeeper.org/river-cleanups/ 

Ontario will battle San Diego on Friday night in the Inland Empire for the final SoCal Series matchup of the season. Jared Shafran and Paige Capistran recap Ontario's recent 4-2 win over Colorado on Wednesday and get you set for the final weekend of the regular season. Hear from Martin Chromiak and Marco Sturm with postgame reaction after the victory.

In this episode of the Industrial Advisors podcast, hosts Bill Condon and Matt McGregor delve into the recent surge in activity by Chinese third-party logistics (3PL) companies in the US industrial market, particularly in the Inland Empire region. This spike in activity was driven by companies anticipating tariffs from the Trump administration, leading them to import goods ahead of expected cost increases. The discussion highlights the reasons behind the increased presence of Chinese 3PLs, the strategies they employed to circumvent tariffs, and the potential future impacts on the market, including influence from major players like Amazon. With insights based on recent research and market observations, this episode provides a comprehensive overview of current trends and future projections in the logistics and industrial sectors.   00:00 Introduction and Market Anticipation 00:35 Chinese 3PL Companies' Market Activity 01:08 Inland Empire: The Hotspot for Chinese 3PLs 02:25 Impact of Tariffs and Trade Wars 03:48 Shift to Chinese 3PL Model 05:28 Future Market Predictions and Amazon's Role 08:10 Conclusion and Local Market Insights   You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube, For more, visit industrialadvisors.com

Explore Calimesa, CA: Community, Business Growth, and Natural Beauty.On this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we're thrilled to have Melissa Monroe with us. Melissa is the President of the Calimesa Chamber of Commerce and a financial advisor for Modern Woodmen of America. Calimesa, CA, is located in the picturesque Inland Empire. Melissa shares her experiences growing up in this rapidly evolving community, highlighting the unique blend of small businesses, stunning natural landscapes, and the balance between growth and conservation. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or an entrepreneur looking to put down roots, this episode is packed with stories, insights, and local charm.DISCUSSIONOverview of Calamesa, CaliforniaGeographic location of CalamesaProximity to major areas like mountains, desert, beaches, and Los AngelesHistory and Growth of CalamesaThe development of Calamesa and its surrounding areasStriking a balance between development and preserving natureOutdoor Experiences in CalamesaOutdoor recreational areas like apple orchards and the mountainsBusiness Environment in CalamesaHow the Chamber supports local businessesResources and workshops for new and existing businessesCollaboration with city authorities and organizations like the SBDC.Highlighting Unique Local BusinessesMention of Downright Brewed coffee shop and their special employment program.The Enchanted Cedar Yoga & Holistic Healing and its unique offerings.Fire Rock Burgers and Brews is a community hotspot.Promotions and Marketing of CalamesaTourism and economic developmentPreservation of the green spaces alongside business growthImportance of Community EngagementThe Welcome Bag initiative for new residentsPersonal touchpoints in welcoming and informing new community membersLEARN MOREVisit the Calimesa Chamber on their website at https://www.calimesachamber.com/ or on these social sites:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calimesachamberofcommerceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/calimesachamber_of_commerce/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsgiuXoSDWD-8DLj2pQCVnwNEXT STEPSIf you enjoy podcasts devoted to outdoor adventure, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes, comments, and shares.KEYWORDSCalimesa Chamber of Commerce, Inland Empire, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcasting#CalimesaChamberofCommerce #InlandEmpire #OutdoorAdventureSeries #PodcastIngMy Favorite Podcast Tools: Production by Descript Hosting Buzzsprout Show Notes by Castmagic Website powered by Podpage Be a Podcast Guest by PodMatch

Garza sits down in-person with Orange County metalcore band Bleeding Through. New Album “NINE” Out Now! https://instagram.com/bleedingthroughSPONSORS: Garza Podcast Coffee https://garzapodcastcoffee.comCHAPTERS:00:00 - Influenced & Touring w/ AFI04:23 - Listening To Non-Metal08:03 - Playing w/ Long Fingernails10:38 - Black Metal Inspired15:29 - Brandan Played in Hardcore Band18:00 - Artwork18:25 - Authentic Expression20:03 - Album Has Easter Eggs22:11 - Ryan Wombacher Needing Clean Break23:08 - Having Kids, Hiatus & Feeling Lost27:28 - Not Playing Mexico City w/ Megadeth31:35 - Inland Empire vs Orange County34:11 - Derek Couldn't Play Blast Beats42:42 - John Joining Band48:25 - Reflecting on Past & Current Self53:05 - Backing Tracks vs Actual Instruments57:23 - Not Being Approachable59:54 - Hosting Uranium (Fuse TV)1:07:05 - Downing Beers1:17:34 - Saying “No” & Building Own Things1:20:18 - Sonic Temple1:24:41 - Chris Barnes & Algorithm1:25:53 - Jamming Metallica on Walkman1:27:45 - Non-Metal Music1:29:07 - Whole Band Sings1:30:15 - Leaving A Stamp On MusicBLEEDING THROUGH isBrandan Shieppati - VocalsMarta Demmel - KeyboardBrandon Richter - GuitarJohn Arnold - GuitarDerek Youngsma - Drums

Ten years after writer-director Ingrid Veninger brought A Woman Under the Influence to the podcast, she's back with a new movie - Crocodile Eyes, screening this Thursday at Vancouver's VIFF Centre for Canadian Film Week - and talking about Inland Empire, David Lynch's three-hour 2006 digital experiment with Laura Dern as “a woman in trouble” that now stands as his last feature. Your genial host Norm Wilner has a great story about this one.

Send us a textJoin us for another Beach Talk!  In the midst of a week of global market turmoil, Betsy and I sit down for a heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation. We kick things off with Betsy's anticipation of a beautiful experience of an Interfaith weekend—celebrating both a Saturday evening Seder and a Palm Sunday procession, complete with palm branches and a donkey.From there, we dive into the dramatic impact of the President's newly implemented global tariff plan and the resulting stock market plunge. We explore what I call a “foolish fiction” behind the crisis and share my experience at the Inland Empire's “Hands Off” protest here in Southern California. My sign read, “Stop the Chainsaw Massacre.” Both DOGE and tariffs are out of control.We also cover Senator Cory Booker's record-breaking 25-hour speech, discuss two revealing new books about President Biden's health, and get an update from Betsy on what Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has been up to.Pull up a chair, grab your coffee, and join us for a conversation that will remind you - you are not alone.Support the showBecome a Patron - Click on the link to learn how you can become a Patron of the show. Thank you! Ken's Substack Page The Podcast Official Site: TheBeachedWhiteMale.com

Discover Chino Valley: Families, Economic Growth, and Outdoor Spaces.Today, on the Outdoor Adventure Series, our guest is Zeb Welborn, the president and CEO of the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce in Chino Hills, CA. Zeb shares how communities in the Chino Valley are thriving family-friendly business hubs and gateways to incredible outdoor spaces.Chino Valley is a melting pot of culture and adventure, from sprawling parks and scenic trails to bustling farmers' markets and diverse dining options. Zeb will take us through the unique offerings of this Southern California hotspot, located conveniently near Los Angeles, Disneyland, and the mountains. It is a perfect destination for businesses, residents, and tourists alike.DISCUSSIONUnderstanding the Chino Valley Chamber of CommerceThe geographic location and significance of the Chino Valley.Communities and industries within the Chino Valley.Outdoor and Recreational Opportunities in Chino ValleyThe variety of outdoor activities and parks available in the area.The balance of work and leisure for residents and visitors.Diverse recreational activities, including soccer, golf, and equestrian events.Economic and Community GrowthThe growth and expansion in Chino Valley.Balancing industrial and economic development with maintaining green spaces.Cultural Diversity and Local CuisineDiverse culinary options that reflect the area's cultural melting pot.Events like the Taste of the Chino Valley highlight local restaurants.Business and Economic Development InitiativesChamber programs, such as Upskill Chino Valley.Workforce development, leadership, and entrepreneurship programs.Family and Community EventsFamily-friendly events and community engagement.Farmer's markets and other local traditions support community cohesion.LEARN MORETo learn more about the Chin Valley Chamber, visit their website at http://chinovalleychamber.com and on these social sites:Facebook: https://fb.com/ChinoValleyChamberOfCommerce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chinovalleycc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKcxr-VvG_0QHutd39jF7bw/videos NEXT STEPSIf you enjoy podcasts devoted to outdoor adventure, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes, comments, and shares.KEYWORDSChino Valley Chamber, Chino Valley, Chino Hills, Inland Empire, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcasting#ChinoValleyChamber #ChinoValley #Chino Hills #InlandEmpire #OutdoorAdventureSeries #PodcastIngMy Favorite Podcast Tools: Production by Descript Hosting Buzzsprout Show Notes by Castmagic Website powered by Podpage Be a Podcast Guest by PodMatch

Send us a textIn this episode, I'm joined by comedian Shadi, repping the Inland Empire and part of the KAWmedy Entertainment Crew. We dive into the world of stand-up comedy, Middle Eastern history, and what it was like for Shadi growing up struggling with his native language, Arabic. He shares what it means to come from a proud Arab culture that doesn't want its history erased — and how everyone, no matter where they're from, just wants the same thing: comfort, happiness, and the least amount of taxes.Shadi drops some history knowledge from the Middle East, and we talk about how religion hits different depending on your perspective. Plus, Shadi's on his 3rd year of Lent as a vegan, and we react to some hilarious videos that had us both cracking up.Keywords: comedy podcast, Inland Empire comedian, KAWmedy, Middle Eastern history, Arab culture, stand-up comedy, Arabic language, vegan Lent, religion perspective, funny video reactions, taxes, culture and identity, Southern California comedy, podcast with comediansBuy Oscar a coffeebuymeacoffee.com/r2centsR2 Cents www.r2centswoscar.comSubscribe YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@Racso_Studios R2 Cents Instagram https://www.instagram.com/r2_cents/R2 Cents Tik Tokhttps://vm.tiktok.com/r2_centsProduced by: Bryan

Welcome back to purgatory!!! I figured one day I'd wake up and find out what the hell yesterday was all about. I'm not to keen on thinkin' about tomorrow and today's slipping by... We wrap up our journey into the industrial factory dreams and nightmares, the hopes and the ambitions, the doubles and the great romances, the violence and the darkness and the light that is David Lynch, artists and filmmaker and a genuine human being with his film Inland Empire from 2006. The film stars Laura Dern, Justin Theroux, Jeremy Irons, Harry Dean Stanton, Ian Abercrombie, Karolina Gruszka, Krzysztof Majchrzak, Grace Zabriskie, Diane Ladd, Julia Ormond, Emily Stofle, Kristen Kerr, Jordan Ladd, Terryn Westbrook, Jamie Eifert, Michelle Renea, Kat Turner, William H. Macy, Mary Steenburgen, Nae and Terry Crews. David Lynch theme by Jeremy Mcfarlane Thank you all so much for coming along with us on this journey into David Lynch's films we really appreciate all of you who listen. You can find us on Podbean.com and where all other podcasts are found. Intro and outro tracks by Marek Zebrowski from the Inland Empire soundtrack 1. Bass D Dark Stairway https://youtu.be/W7OrYf6VMcM?si=VMg7pXe0tH3kmbX- 2. Woods Variation https://youtu.be/AZRLrIH-lNQ?si=7yc96tZ6ODa-QZ9A  

In which we discuss the magical cinematic language of David Lynch, focusing on three of his most challenging movies, and lovingly (I hope) dig at him for his largely blah memoir. 

Mark Thompson joins Conway after being hospitalized...what happened?Alex Stone, Tariffs driving up the prices of prized imported avocados at the grocery stores. Olive oil from Italy could rise.  Even domestic beer prices are expected to rise because of the cost of steel for beer cans, steel fermenting tanks, and kegs // Thunderstorms hit So Cal. Losing the connection with others...Sal Kilmer of the Inland Empire. Mike Trout annual  // Thnderstorm over us. // Jeff “Chappy” Chapman, Manager of VIP & ambassador Program // Its Santa Anita Derby Day Saturday 

Concluding our season on the works of the great David Lynch, we are discussing on this episode his final film released in 2006 INLAND EMPIRE.  We have now covered all of Lynch's films in his filmography.  Please send any and all feedback to anotherlookpod@gmail.com.  Please follow us on Instagram @anotherlookpod, and rate/review/subscribe where ever you get your podcasts.  Long live David Lynch!

Tim Conway Jr. kicks off the hour by discussing the intensified enforcement of distracted driving laws in Los Angeles, emphasizing the dangers of using cell phones behind the wheel. Conway then shares personal anecdotes about unintentional phone use while driving and humorously discovers the 'middle finger' emoji. The conversation shifts to the Los Angeles Dodgers accepting an invitation to the White House to celebrate their 2024 World Series victory, maintaining a cherished tradition. Tim also highlights the recent recognition of The Tim Conway Jr. Show as the #1 show in the Inland Empire, as voted by LA Times readers. The hour wraps up with a discussion on the financial struggles of Du-Par's Restaurant & Bakery, an iconic LA institution striving to keep its doors open.

…and weird on top! This week, Peaches and Michael take a fever dream of a road trip in celebration of 1990's WILD AT HEART! In addition to paying homage to the legacy of David Lynch, our hosts delve into the film's unapologetic commitment to horniness. Joining the conversation is best-selling author Mallory O'Meara, who continues to be inspired by the ongoing exploits of Sailor and Lula. Then, celebrity chef Kat Turner stops by to discuss this unconventional love story, as well as her own remembrances of working with David Lynch on INLAND EMPIRE! From Diane Ladd to snakeskin jackets, this episode has it all! Go! 

Note Bene is a series of off the cuff episodes that delve more into our personal experiences with broader topics with relevance to normativity and the ethical life. In this episode, Charles is joined by the writer and critic, Jon Repetti, to reflect on the art and philosophy of the late American avant-garde filmmaker, David Lynch. While touching upon his entire filmography, the discussion focuses on the LA triptych of films, Lost Highway(1997), Mulholland Drive(1999), and Inland Empire(2006) as the centerpiece of Lynch's mature moral vision of the political unconscious and metaphysical groundwork of American life.Please consider becoming a paying subscriber to our Patreon to get exclusive bonus episodes, early access releases, and bookish merch: https://www.patreon.com/MoralMinorityJon's Substack: https://fivegoodhours.substack.com/Follow Jon on Twitter(X): @pourfairelevideFollow us on Twitter(X).Devin: @DevinGoureCharles: @satireredactedEmail us at: moralminoritypod@gmail.com

This week, Eric and Josh discuss: Through A Glass Darkly with music by Tall Shadows, E.T. accompanied by the NAC Orchestra, video stores, Carnosaur, American Pie, 47 Meters Down, Captain America: Brave New World, multiplexes, McFarlane Toys, A24, and more! They also mention the movies screening the week of Friday April 4 - Thursday April 10: No Other Land, The Penguin Lessons, Thank You Very Much, Walking Through The Fire, Inland Empire, and Flow!

(Note: this week's SGV Connect podcast is being broken into two parts. Part 2, which is a series of interview about The People's Cafe in El Monte, will be broadcast tomorrow.) Last week, news broke that bids for the next extension of the Foothill Gold Line - from Pomona to Montclair - would be delayed because the only bid to design and build the project was hundreds of millions of dollars higher than anticipated. Earlier today, Damien Newton sat down with Gold Line Foothill Construction Authority CEO Habib Balian to discuss the causes of the delay and how it impacts the timeline of providing rail service to Montclair. Meanwhile, major construction on the extension from Glendora to Pomona wrapped up earlier this year. Bialin anticipates that Metro will announce next month the exact date that extension of the Gold Line will open to the public - probably sometime later this summer. During the podcast, Bialin uses the terms “design build” and “construction manager at risk“ to discuss the different processes that agencies and contractors can use when making agreements on how a project will proceed and who carries which liabilities. For those interested, the links on the terms above explain what those processes are. A transcript of this podcast is available after the embed of the broadcast.   Streetsblog's San Gabriel Valley coverage is supported by Foothill Transit, offering car-free travel throughout the San Gabriel Valley with connections to the A Line Stations across the Foothills and Commuter Express lines traveling into the heart of downtown L.A. To plan your trip, visit Foothill Transit. “Foothill Transit. Going Good Places. Sign-up for our SGV Connect Newsletter, coming to your inbox on Fridays, and catch past episodes of SGV Connect and #DamienTalks on LibSyn, iTunes, or Overcast. Transcript: This transcript is lightly edited for clarity. Damien NewtonSince the last time we've checked in, there's been a lot of good news, and then last week we had a little bit of concerning news. So let's get the "bad stuff" out of the way, and then we can talk about where we are with the project going forward. Last week, we heard that the next phase of the extension -not the one where the construction is completed, but the next phase - is going to be delayed at least a little bit because bids did not come in as low as hoped. Can you explain what happened there and what the next steps are for the Construction Authority? Habib Balian Over the last three years, in preparation to go out to bid for the next phase of the project from Pomona to Montclair, we did our own independent cost estimate. We brought in outside estimators - people that are very well known in the industry - to look at the project, look at our design, look at the specifications, and help us foresee what a potential bidder might bid on the job. We went about this process, as any owner would, whether you're building a billion dollar light rail or remodeling the bathroom of putting some feelers out there what you think the job is going to cost. We went after it three times over the last three years. We even had Metro look over our shoulder and look at our estimates to come up with a validation of that number. And we rounded out with these estimators and Metro of a range of bids of what we thought the project was going to cost. We then started this procurement. We got some feedback during the procurement that our process to build the project using "design build" was not favorably received by the industry anymore. They don't want to take on that risk. We, as the owners, want to shove that risk off on the contractors. And that's worked very well for us over the last 20 years and the three phases of the project using design-build. But that model was getting some resistance in the building community. We also understood that a lot of potential bidders for the job would not be interested in competing with Kiewit (who had been the incumbent contractor for three consecutive projects that we built on the job from Union Station to Pasadena, Pasadena to Azusa/Glendora, and then the Azusa/Glendora border all the way to Pomona). Bidders were saying, 'Kiewit, seems to know the job so well, we may not be interested in bidding a job and competing with them, since they know it so well and probably could outbid us or underbid us.' So we were very nervous about this. Going into it, we took what we thought were very conservative precautions. We did a lot of outreach to the contracting community. We hosted these forums available for people to ask questions. And we also incentivized potential bidders with $9 million worth of recuperance of the potential bid that any work that they put into it - the design that went into this, the cost of them bidding the job, they would, as a course of a participant, be able to receive a four, three and $2 million payment for the work that they perform. Any design that they had done in furtherance of a bid that they would be able to give that to us, we would buy it from them, essentially based on their submitting a good bid that was responsive to the procurement. So even with all those incentives, Bid Day rolled around and, going into it, we knew we were only gonna have one participant. Which made us very nervous that there would be no other bids coming in. We knew that through the RFP process, and basically held our breath for a couple months until the bid came in. The bid came in, it was substantially higher than we expected, I believe, 54% higher than what our estimators and Metro thought the project would cost. We talked to them, went through a best and final offer and were not able to reach... achieve any substantial reduction in it. Then I took it to the board with the recommendation that we cancel that procurement and instead go out and re-procure through a different contracting method - CMAR (construction manager at risk, as it's known in the industry) - and proceed ahead with the project. It will be a bit of a delay, but it is a plan to get the project built, which is our mandate: to Montclair. We are starting in earnest with that procurement. It'll likely be on the street in June, and we'll be able to hire that designer and then bring on a construction management firm as well, and begin that process. And in furtherance of completing the project, with probably about a year delay we're expecting. Damien So with the year delay, could you outline what the rough timeline looks like now, to get that phase? Habib So we'll go through a procurement process beginning in June, probably June to September or October. We're nailing down the schedule right now, we will go and we'll seek a designer. That designer will engage them. That designer will complete the design, take it from our 20-30% complete and to a complete design. About midpoint of that we will start a procurement for construction manager. That construction manager will look over the shoulder and work with the designer to prepare a bid and confirm that they can build the project for our budget. So that will take about two years from now, and then that'll be a 'thumbs up or thumbs down' with that design, with that builder. If it's within our budget, we'll award the contract to them. And then from that point, it's about a four-year construction project. So roughly, 2030-31. Just as a footnote, should that builder that we bring on - the construction manager - say, 'we need more money,' or 'it's an inadequate budget,' we then have the ability of going out and soliciting a new builder for that project and hiring them and going out for construction based on a new bid. DamienSo it sounds like a lot's going on, but the plan is still to move forward and to keep going. HabibAbsolutely. The mandate of the legislature...back in 2000 they determined that the project would go from Union Station to Montclair. Just so, you know, originally [it] was supposed to only go to Claremont, and then it was later amended by the legislature to take it from Claremont to Montclair. That is our mandate. It's very important for this project to work at its maximum. And that requires it get to these hubs. And the nearest hub for this project is, in fact, getting to Montclair - to the Montclair Transit Center, the bus center. It's very important for ridership and for moving people from the Inland Empire into LA County along the Gold Line route from Montclair. DamienAlright, so that covers last week's news. But since the last time we've talked, there was some good news involving construction of the current extension, so to speak. So why don't we talk a little bit about where we are in that process, which I believe is mostly done. HabibThat's correct: mostly done. We achieved substantial completion by the contractor in early January, satisfied with their work. It was turned over to Metro for them to begin their preparations for operation. They'll start, doing their own testing and training of operators for over the next several months, with the anticipation that they will put it into service some time this summer. Metro - once they get underway with their testing fully - they'll be able to determine, probably in the May period, when they're going to announce a operations date with exactly when they're going to operate it some time this summer. DamienI said "mostly" I know your part is mostly done. It's "Metro's part" now that is still worked on. I just wanted to make it clear that when we said completed, it doesn't mean it's opening tomorrow. It's opening in probably July or August, if things go well. Habib That's correct. And just footnote to that is keyword is "still on the job." There's a long list of punch-list items that they're completing, some landscaping, some wall improvements, fare gates, something that's been a design change. Metro has come up with different fare gates system that is being retrofitted in. Our design originally didn't have them. Now it does, and they're being built as we speak, and installed. So,some of those last minute details are being done. So if any of your listeners actually go along the line and take a peek at what's going on, you're still going to see construction workers out there. There's still activity, nothing to the degree, obviously, of when construction was at full tilt. But right now, there is work going on, some cleanup activities, and handrails and fencing and gating is still going on, DamienI think we covered the two big topics on the checklist. Was there anything else you wanted to say before we before we sign off until July? Habib We're very excited about July. This is going to be very big for the San Gabriel Valley to connect further into the San Gabriel Valley, into Los Angeles, and ultimately to Long Beach. It's going to be very exciting for passengers, I think, and people are really going to enjoy this ride. It's a great system, and the stations look great. The artwork looks great. So we have a lot to show off this summer. DamienWell, we look forward to talking then and when the first phase of the extension open. I got this cool pin set, so I still have my fingers crossed to get another pin… Well, thank you very much. And we will. We'll talk again soon. Habib Okay, take care. Damien, thank you. Bye.

◇ Kimi talks GAMA and industry events, Steffi pours A LOT of Vampire tea, From the Archive 2019: Joe from the Inland Empire asks about making a world with depth | Hosts: Kimi, Riley, & Adam ◇ 00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary | 1:39 - Announcements: The next Game Daze is March 29th! It's free and everyone is welcome to join us at happyjacks.org/discord. 2:31 - Indie Designer of the Month: Jean Luc Lariviere-Lacombe You can find his work on thedungeonskey.com or DriveThruRPG | 5:54 - Kimi talks GAMA and industry events | 19:30 - Steffi pours A LOT of Vampire tea | 59:39 - From the Archive 2019: Joe from the Inland Empire asks about making a world with depth. | 01:11:12 - Episode Closing | 01:18:13 - Music | ◇ Email happyjacksrpg@gmail.com to send in your own topic or question for the show! ◇ Find us on Youtube ◇ Twitch ◇ Twitter ◇ Instagram ◇ Facebook ◇ Discord or find all our podcast feeds on your favorite Podcast platform! happyjacksrpg.carrd.co ◇ Subscribe to our Actual Play Feed! We have a backlog of campaigns in over 20 RPG systems and new games running all the time. ◇ Become a Patreon! All the money goes into maintaining and improving the quality of our shows. patreon.com/happyjacksrpg Ⓒ2024 Happy Jacks RPG Network www.happyjacks.org

Hello fiends and familiars! In our post-600 celebration, we've drifted back to the Wonderful Wizard Lynch. Our Patreon-sponsored episode goes to friend Keithan who is forcing us to complete the filmography of David Lynch in the form of Inland Empire. To do so, we are joined by oft-mentioned GoodTrash friend Harper who has ridden the Lynch wave alongside Dalton. Our hosts come together this week to attempt to unpack and analyze what is oft considered the most Lynchian of Lynch's films. David Lynch, this one's for you! Tune in now!

GAST: René von ActionFilmTherapie. Nur leicht verspätet feiern wir das siebte vollendete Podcastjahr und widmen uns dieses Mal dem Werk des kürzlichen verstorbenen Regisseurs David Lynch. Da wir schon mehrere seiner Filme in anderen Review besprochen haben fokussieren wir uns dieses Mal auf den Rest*. Übersicht: 0:00:00 - Frage der Woche: "Was ist eure beste David Lynch Impression?" 0:01:13 - Einleitung & Rückblick auf das Podcastjahr 0:18:27 - Eraserhead 0:36:13 - Blue Velvet 0:59:40 - Twin Peaks (Pilotfolge) 1:35:00 - The Straight Story Unterstützt den Podcast bei Patreon und erhaltet exklusiven Bonuscontent und Mitspracherecht bei der Filmauswahl: https://www.patreon.com/rydeorwrong Erreichen könnt ihr uns wie immer unter www.facebook.com/rydeorwrong, https://twitter.com/RydeWrongPod, https://www.instagram.com/rydeorwrong oder per E-Mail unter rydeorwrongpodcast@gmail.com. Unser Episodenarchiv findet ihr auf https://rydeorwrong.podcaster.de. Alle Musik von Willi im Wald: http://williimwald.bandcamp.com * wann Inland Empire? Folge direkt herunterladen

Today, we're excited to introduce you to a true innovator in the field of natural pain relief and holistic healing—Dr. Matthew Zerebny, better known as Dr. Matt Z. is the founder of Inland Empire Laser Pain Center in Hemet, California. Dr. Z has developed a proprietary “gentle & painless” laser solution that helps people ditch the drugs and skip the scalpel.If you've been struggling with chronic pain, inflammation, or mobility issues—and have been told there's nothing else that can be done—this conversation could change your life. Dr. Z specializes in getting to the root cause of pain instead of masking symptoms. His unique approach combines cutting-edge Class IV laser therapy with Bio-Stacking techniques—powerful, natural energy therapies designed to boost your body's ability to heal itself.With six certifications beyond his Doctor of Chiropractic degree, and a background in strength and conditioning from UCLA, Dr. Matt Z brings a wealth of experience, passion, and personalized care to every patient he serves.If you're ready to recover, reclaim your vitality, and live pain-free without surgery or side effects, this episode is for you.About Dr. Matthew Zerebny, D.CAt Zerebny Chiropractic Clinics we use Bio Stacking techniques to give our patients as many advantages as possible to optimize their health and chronic pain conditions. Bio-stacking technique is a wellness technique that combines multiple natural energies to improve physical, mental, and emotional health. It can also refer to combining biohacking techniques for maximum benefit.“I look forward to assisting you on your journey towards a life filled with higher levels of health and vitality!”Dr. Zerebny loves combining state of the art cutting edge therapies with holistic care to promote long-term healing,health and vitality for his Patients.With 6 certifications above his Doctor of Chiropractic degree, he has many tools in his toolbox to be able to create effective therapeutic programs specifically for his Patients for Chronic Pain Relief and Optimizing their bodies ability to heal.Dr. Zerebny was originally a Strength and Conditioning Specialist before he became a Doctor of Chiropractic and had his undergraduate training in Premed at UCLA.He loves working with Patients who have been told “there is a nothing else we can do for you” because he understands that quality of life is such a priceless and precious thing for everyone, especially for those who are looking for help.D.C. – Doctor of ChiropracticCSCS – Certified Strength and Conditioning SpecialistCCST – Certified Chiropractic Spinal TraumaCWS – Certified Wellness SpecialistDACW – Diplomat American College of WellnessCOMS – Certified Obesity Management SpecialistCCWFN – Certified Clinician Whole Foods NutritionCWI – Certified Wellness InstructorInland Empire Laser Pain Center provides a proprietary “gentle & painless“ Laser solution to your debilitating injuries. We can help your body to reduce the agonizing inflammation, swelling, and pain while speeding the repair and healing process. Let's help you recover and enjoy your active and pain-free life again! Contact us to find out how to avoid the knife and reduce or eliminate the drugs! Let's get to the root cause versus masking your symptoms.Address901 S State Street Suite 500 Hemet California 92543954-423-0020info@gotpaingetlasered.comHoursMonday 9 am-6 pmWednesday 9am-6 pmFriday 9am-6 pmThe Optimal Health Showhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/optimal-health-show/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/dr-matthew-zerebny-at-inland-empire-laser-pain-center-ready-to-help-you-ditch-the-drugs-and-skip-the-scalpel

In a series of town halls on Sunday, Bay Area congressman Ro Khanna urged residents of Republican-held congressional districts in California to organize against the Trump administration's proposed cuts to programs like Medicaid and the wider social safety net. Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED Congressman Khanna's next stop was an amphitheater in the Inland Empire community of Norco, about 50 miles east of Los Angeles. Reporter: Madison Aument, KVCR A federal rent assistance program that tens of thousands of Californians rely on is running out of money. Reporter: Ben Christopher, CalMatters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring has sprung and so has a new SHUDcast theme! Courtesy of Lucas we take a sample of his “Purple Flavored Kool-Aid” as we dive into Cult Movies aka movies about cults with his selection of THE SACRAMENT. Along the way we talk Magic, our 2025 horror movie draft successes and failures so far, The Monkey, and a whole lot about Jonestown.   Come join us on our Patreon where you get access to our Discord, full videos, and bonus episodes! More us! https://www.patreon.com/c/shudcast   00:00 - 18:40ish - Intros: Tons of Magic: The Gathering talk, nerd cultures, our 2025 horror movie draft.   18:40ish - 1:12:00ish - The other stuff we watched this time!   Cody - Anora, The Apprentice, Heart Eyes, The Gorge, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Evil Dead 2, The Straight Story, The Substance, The Monkey,    Curtis - Anora, The Gorge, The Straight Story, The Monkey, Eyes Wide Shut, Captain America: Brave New World, Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter, Spring, Inland Empire, Happy Together, The Dead Thing, The Assassin   Austin - Sing Sing, Companion, The Brutalist   Lucas - Anora, Interstellar, Dune Part Two, Pain & Gain, Bunraku, Last Seen Alive, Den of Thieves, What Did Jack Do?   1:12:00ish - 1:53:00ish - THE SACRAMENT - SHUDdown and discussion!   1:53:00ish - The next selection in “Purple Flavored Kool-Aid” sponsored by Cody! 

#220 Mickey 17, Inland Empire, The Conversation In a future set in space and where cloning is possible uses an expendable human named Mickey to secure the lives of everyone else, much to political upheaval and comedic consequences. An actress gets the role of a lifetime as the history and viewership of abuse and an old curse upends her life and very mind. A surveillance expert suffers internally after recording a private conversation between two people that may result in their deaths.   Recent Discoveries Ralf: n/a Luke: Novocaine, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuuX: Beginning, Riff Raff, Heavy Trip, Heavier Trip Oscar: Behind Enemy Lines, A Different Man, Memoir of a Snail, Ne Zha 2, Black Bag   Otherpodcast.com   Show Notes 00:00:00 INTRO 00:01:52 Recent Discoveries 00:34:42 Mickey 17 00:53:55 spoilers 01:13:36 Inland Empire 01:58:03 The Conversation 02:32:48 EXIT + Outtakes

In this episode, we dive into David Lynch's surreal and haunting film Inland Empire. A labyrinth of mystery and psychological turmoil, the movie follows actress Nikki Grace as her life blurs with her role in a film, unraveling a chaotic narrative of identity and reality. Join The Dale, Cea, and Twan as we explore the film's themes of self-destruction, memory, and the power of illusion. With its fragmented storytelling and Lynch's signature dreamlike visuals, Inland Empire challenges viewers to confront the darkest corners of the human psyche. Tune in as we dissect one of Lynch's most complex and enigmatic works.

The future of California's economy depends on Latino communities. This stark reality emerges vividly in our special town hall session recorded at the Cheech Collection for Chicano Art in Riverside, where experts gathered to discuss findings from "El Futuro es Latino," a groundbreaking research project from Chapman University.The numbers tell a compelling story: Latinos will represent 78% of new US workers over this decade. In California, they comprise nearly 40% of the population and half of residents under 18. Yet despite this demographic significance, California's Latinos face persistent gaps in income, home ownership, and education compared to their counterparts nationwide.Our first panel examines how Latinos form the backbone of California's "carbon economy" – disproportionately filling essential roles in construction, transportation, and manufacturing. These are precisely the industries most threatened by aggressive environmental policies, creating an economic vulnerability that policymakers rarely address. Meanwhile, the housing crisis hits Latino families particularly hard, with California ranking 41st nationwide in Latino homeownership, forcing many to leave coastal areas for more affordable regions like the Inland Empire.The conversation shifts dramatically when our second panel explores concrete solutions. We hear from housing developers creating manufactured home communities where prices remain under $250,000, small business experts supporting Latino entrepreneurs who create their own economic opportunities, and workforce development specialists connecting workers to meaningful career pathways rather than just jobs.Throughout both discussions, one theme emerges consistently: civic engagement remains the missing piece. Despite their growing numbers, Latinos remain underrepresented in voting and policy advocacy. As one panelist powerfully states, "Latinos don't need public policies written for them – we need to be writing them ourselves."Whether you're concerned about California's economic future, interested in practical solutions to housing affordability, or seeking to understand the untapped potential of America's fastest-growing demographic, this episode offers rare insights from those working directly at the intersection of policy and community impact.Support Our WorkThe Center for Demographics and Policy focuses on research and analysis of global, national, and regional demographic trends and explores policies that might produce favorable demographic results over time. It involves Chapman students in demographic research under the supervision of the Center's senior staff.Students work with the Center's director and engage in research that will serve them well as they look to develop their careers in business, the social sciences, and the arts. Students also have access to our advisory board, which includes distinguished Chapman faculty and major demographic scholars from across the country and the world.For additional information, please contact Mahnaz Asghari, Associate Director for the Center for Demographics and Policy, at (714) 744-7635 or asghari@chapman.edu.Follow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-feudal-future-podcast/Tweet thoughts: @joelkotkin, @mtoplansky, #FeudalFuture #BeyondFeudalismLearn more about Joel's book 'The Coming of Neo-Feudalism': https://amzn.to/3a1VV87Sign Up For News & Alerts: http://joelkotkin.com/#subscribeThis show is presented by the Chapman Center for Demographics and Policy, which focuses on research and analysis of global, national and regional demographic trends and explores policies that might produce favorable demographic results over time.

On January 16th, 2025, the world lost one of the greats; American filmmaker David Lynch passed away at the age of 78, leaving behind a decades-long career of truly unique films and television series' including Twin Peaks, Eraserhead, Mulholland Drive, Blue Velvet, Inland Empire, and many more. Many of us at Third Impact are big fans of Lynch's work, and Sully wanted to take some time to reflect on his life, his art, and his influence on various anime and Japanese video games over the years. Joining us are two returning friends, Drew and Emma of Sideburns and Cigarettes: A Lupin the Third Podcast who are also big Lynch fans. We dedicate this episode of David's life and his work. Remember; one day, the sadness will end. Time Stamps: 00:00:00 - Intro and everyone's history with David Lynch's work 00:10:53 - General chatting about David Lynch's works and their influence (whether explicitly or only speculatively) on many Japanese works including: Paranoia Agent The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Ghost in the Shell Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine Revolutionary Girl Utena Silent Hill Persona Soul Eater P.T. Perfect Blue Paprika 00:56:52 - Final thoughts and wrap up If you enjoy this or any other episode, leave us a Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or elsewhere! Show notes are available on our website: www.thirdimpactanime.com More helpful links: https://beacons.ai/thirdimpactanime Follow us on Bluesky at thirdimpactanime.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/ThirdImpactAnime Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Podbean Support us on Ko-Fi | Patreon

It is happening again. Justus and David once again find themselves lost in another surrealist labyrinth courtesy of one David Keith Lynch, and this time it's his final full length feature, the epic and abstract Inland Empire. It's a bizarre mystery of pet monkeys, rabbit sitcoms, dark hallways, and scuzzy Polish guys. This week, experience the story of a podcast in trouble as the boys discuss if Inland Empire is The Greatest Movie Ever Made!Inland Empire (2006) is directed by David Lynch and stars Laura Dern, Jeremy Irons, Justin Theroux, Harry Dean Stanton, and Karolina Gruszka.Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio

Are family vloggers really leaving California to aviod paying their kids? After decades in prison Ahmed Bellozo transformed himself into the Inland Empire's homeboy news anchor.

Thinking about consciousness and art via the late great David Lynch's final feature film Inland Empire (2006).

Episode 128: Special guest Rémy Bennett joins us to go one fucking hour on David Lynch's final film INLAND EMPIRE (2006), a hallucinatory odyssey into the deepest realms of the unconscious mind. Sign up for the OFH Patreon for just $5 a month and get access to all of our bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/onefuckinghour

In this episode of the Industrial Advisors podcast, hosts Bill Condon and Matt McGregor are joined by top industrial real estate broker Steve Bellitti from Collier's. Steve provides an overview of the Inland Empire market, discussing market trends, the impacts of COVID-19, rising vacancy rates, and the dramatic shifts in lease rates and sublease spaces. Additionally, the conversation touches on the recent wildfires in Southern California, their effects on the real estate market, and Steve's personal experiences during these tragic events. The episode concludes with insights into future market conditions and projections for 2025. 00:00 Impact of COVID on the Industrial Real Estate Market 01:07 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 01:54 Overview of the Inland Empire Market 04:44 COVID's Effect on Vacancy Rates and Rents 08:11 Sublease Space and Investment Challenges 11:50 Personal Impact of Wildfires 15:28 Future Outlook for the Inland Empire 17:29 Conclusion and Contact Information You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube, For more, visit industrialadvisors.com

Welcome ladies, germs, and people of all genders! Join Taylor & Curtis as we delve into the strange and truly wonderful world of David Lynch. We discuss his career, his influences, his style, and, of course, some of his greatest films! Rest in Power, Dave. Why does the baby in Eraserhead remind both of us of our cats? Is Naomi Watts “stunningly beautiful”? Does calling a woman beautiful make you gay? And why are so many women “in danger”? Listen and find out! Please connect with us on Instagram: @ahhrealfilms and now Bluesky: @ahhrealfilms.bsky.social. You can drop us a line to let us know how we're doing, or to suggest a future topic or film to discuss: ahhrealfilms@gmail.com. We'd love any recommendations for this series or a future listener submitted episode! And please remember to rate, review, and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! You can also find us both on Letterboxd! Follow us on our horror journey and occasional forays into romcoms (because let's be real).   Taylor: @happydeathtay Curtis: @let5groove2nit3 Roger Ebert's Interaction with David Lynch on the Red Carpet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y5BfLqdMeI Exploring David Lynch's L.A. Trilogy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzVv8uAzMlE&  Roger Ebert's review of Inland Empire: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/inland-empire-2007  Kyle MacLachlan's tribute to David Lynch: https://www.reddit.com/r/twinpeaks/comments/1i3003s/kyle_maclachlans_tribute_to_david_lynch/#lightbox  Movies Covered: Eraserhead (1977), Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992), Lost Highway (1997), Mulholland Drive (2001)

David Lynch's most frightening and abrasive movie leads to his most hopeful conclusion. It's part two of our discussion of INLAND EMPIRE (2006). PATREON-EXCLUSIVE EPISODE - https://www.patreon.com/posts/595-on-high-in-2-121440636

We pay tribute to the late, great David Lynch with a two-part discussion of his strangest, most abrasive, and arguably most innovative feature. We discuss how INLAND EMPIRE (2006) confounded expectations with its low-budget production, free-associative style, and startling use of digital video, and begin to unpacked its multilayered story. Join us on Patreon for an extra episode every week - https://www.patreon.com/michaelandus

Mary Bono served 15 years in the House, representing a Palms Springs-based seat in Riverside County, CA. She initially entered politics and the House after the tragic passing of her late husband Sonny Bono - the world-famous singer / TV star turned mayor and ultimately congressman. In this conversation, she talks the political rise of Sonny Bono, running for and winning a seat in the House amidst tragedy, getting her bearings as a member herself, putting her own stamp on her service, taking tough votes as a moderate, championing the cause of prescription drug abuse prevention, and much more in an illuminating conversation with someone who's had one of the most unique and fascinating careers in congressional politics. IN THIS EPISODEGrowing up in the LA area as a daughter of a doctor and scientist and early, formative experiences as a competitive gymnast...The story of when then-Mary Whitaker met Sonny Bono the day after graduating from USC...The challenges of being the spouse of a celebrity and politician...How red-tape run-ins with Palm Springs city government led to Sonny Bono's entry into politics...Sonny Bono's forays into national politics in the mid 90s...What Sonny Bono would've thought of President Trump...The passion projects she believe Sonny Bono would've left politics to pursue...How she made the decision to run for his House seat after Sonny Bono's tragic passing in early 1998...Memories from a whirlwind first few weeks and months of a new member thrown into office in a special election...How she built her own legacy over time in the House...Some of the most intense moments on the House floor in her tenure...The vote against GOP leadership that "got her in the most trouble"...What led to her passion in tackling Rx drug abuse and her experiences of being one of only members who initially took this issue seriously...Memories from her presence as the lone GOP woman on the House Judiciary Committee during the Clinton Impeachment saga...The decision made by Tom Delay that "incensed" Rep. Bono...The bizarre story of a forged love letter from Rep. Bono to another member of the House...The experience of dating and marrying a fellow member of the House...Representing a district that shifted from safe(ish) Republican to a swing seat...Her current projects and passions, including the great podcast Sagely Speaking with Mary Bono...AND 2-tops, Bruce Babbitt, bison farms, Chaz Bono, G.K. Butterfield, Ken Calvert, Lois Capps, Cher, Kellyanne Conway, The Desert Sun, David Dreier, Jo Ann Emerson, Dianne Feinstein, Gerald Ford, King Gillette, Lindsay Graham, Fred Grandy, height jokes, hysterical mothers, the Inland Empire, Angelina Jolie, Gil Kerlikowske, Olga Korbut, Steve Largent, Jerry Lewis, Love Boat, Abbe Lowell, John McCain, The National Enquirer, Anne Northup, Tom Osborn, Nancy Pelosi, Ronald Reagan, Hal Rogers, Karl Rove, SNL, Salton Sea, Tea Party onslaughts, Terry Schiavo, The Waltons...& more!

Throwback from 2018. Mary Sweeney needs some air. “There has to be a flow of fast and slow, and a pause to allow the listener or the spectator to digest and to project their own thoughts.” She thinks I should leave more space in my podcasts, to let it breathe. She tells me this as we sit in the screened in porch behind her summer house in Madison, Wisconsin. As she tells me this, cicadas chirp loudly, as if to underscore her point: “Today's episode will not be edited! You will not remove us from this moment!”  Mary Sweeney should know. She spent much of her career as a film editor, producer and writer collaborating with David Lynch. Beginning in 1985 with Blue Velvet, and continuing through the 2006 film Inland Empire, her editing credits include Blue Velvet (1986), Wild at Heart (1990), Twin Peaks (1991), Industrial Symphony (1991), Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992), On the Air (1992), Hotel Room(1993), Lost Highway (1996), The Straight Story (2000), Mulholland Drive (2001) and Baraboo (2009). The relationship with Lynch was productive, fruitful, and nuanced (the two were partners in work and in life for much of that time) and they have a son together.  At the time of this interview, Mary was working as a consulting producer and writer on Matthew Weiner's series for Amazon, The Romanoffs. She is the Dino and Martha De Laurentiis Endowed Professor of film at USC, where she teaches Graduate Screenwriting Thesis and “Dreams, The Brain and Storytelling.” Before we had this conversation, Mary cheekily emailed me a list of topics that she would be happy to discuss. They included editing, producing, screenwriting, parenting, Paris, Cairo, pie baking, and the Catholic Church. Guess what we talked about? All of it.  And we also talked at length about living and working in an intensely creative partnership with David Lynch for all those years (both personally and professionally), collaborating with one of the most innovative voices in film, and what's so great about coming from a big family. Visit the Patreon Page for an extra 20 minutes of juicy conversation that didn't make it into this edit. Thanks for listening.  ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.third-story.com/listen/marysweeney www.leosidran.substack.com https://www.patreon.com/c/thirdstorypodcast