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Dara Levan is an author and storyteller who explores resilience, healing, and the power of connection in her work. Known for her podcast "Every Soul Has a Story," Dara uses her writing and podcast to foster genuine conversations on topics like breaking cycles, family dynamics and self discovery. In her debut novel, It Could Be Worse, she delves into themes of toxic parenting, healing, and redefining personal narratives. Dara lives in South Florida, where she draws inspiration from her family, community work, and a love of transformative storytelling.

We're joined by special guest comedian, Gary Vider! Gary is a New York City based stand-up comedian, with appearances on CONAN and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Check out his new special, "It Could Be Worse" on Youtube! We've been bingeing his new podcast, #1 Dad, and couldn't wait to have him on to talk about it! Gary goes a little more in-depth about growing up with a con-man father and his journey to come to terms with it through the podcast. Also Dumb Dad moments! Chi-town! STL! Nashvile! We're going on tour! Get your tix here - Chicago (August 5th) - https://citywinery.com/chicago/events/dumb-dads-live-d062aj St. Louis (August 6th) - https://citywinery.com/st-louis/events/dumb-dads-live-ylbwiv and Nashville (August 7th) - https://citywinery.com/nashville/events/dumb-dads-live-rch08n The Dumb Dad podcast is also on Youtube. Subscribe here! For more Dumb Dad Pod, follow us on social – https://bit.ly/3t6tE9M We've got DUMB DAD MERCH!  And we're on CAMEO! We'd love to send a message to a dad (or anybody) in your life who needs a Dumb Dad pick-me-up! CHEAT CODES – BETONLINE – Use our Promo Code: BLEAV to receive your 50% Welcome Bonus on your first deposit. Thanks to Chris Verdú for our show music! Check out Verdú on SoundCloud! And thanks to editor, Annie Laferriere. Check her out on instagram!

Send us a Text Message.Episode #100: They say camp friends are the best friends. Why? At camp there are no screens, you take risks, parents aren't breathing down your back, and the magic ingredients of endless hours + constant proximity make it possible to create intense, close bonds with kids your age. In this special episode of Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship, I have voicemails about campers and former campers ages 15-50, and I have a fantastic in-depth discussion about the highs (and lows) of camp friendships with author, Dara Levan, whose new novel, It Could Be Worse, features an important camp bond in a character's otherwise traumatic childhood. Meet Dara Levan: Dara, a Miami-based writer, is the creator and host of Every Soul Has a Story, a podcast in which she interviews inspiring people from around the globe. Find Dara on Instagram @dara.levan. Some of the topics we covered:Not every aspect of camp is good-- cliques are an issue at camp just like everywhere else, maybe more so.Single sex vs co-ed campsJonathan Haidt's new book, The Anxious Generation, discusses the dangers of a screen-based childhood and a childhood with no autonomy. Camp helps solve both of these issues, at least while kids are there. Conflicts at camp have to be dealt with by the kids, with some help from staff. Parents aren't there to fix every social disappointment, though they definitely try now more than ever.Are pictures ruining camp?Are counselors sending news home (with their phones) ruining the "camp bubble"?The word "intense" came up in every voicemail--in a good way.At camp you have rare access to older role modelsThe humility that's developed through learning so many new skills and not always being the best"Lifelong friends" came up in several voicemails as well as "camp friends are the best friends."* All transcripts are available on the main Buzzsprout "Dear Nina" site. Click on any episode and find the transcript tab. Let's connect over all things friendship! My Substack newsletter about friendship & more Dear Nina website with show notes and a guide to pitching yourself as a guest Instagram , TikTok, Twitter, Youtube, Threads JOIN the Dear Nina Facebook group Ask an anonymous question

Sam Morril and Gary Vider join the pod to discuss Gary's new special IT COULD BE WORSE, Gary's new limited series podcast #1 DAD, Sam's new upcoming special YOU'VE CHANGED, Gary's dad being a conman, getting robbed by frat bros, sketchy biological dads, getting clowned by cops who discover your joke book, and much more. Sam, Gary, and Stav help callers including a man who thinks he discovered that he has a daughter from a past fling 17 years ago, a woman who's borderline stalking a guy she matched with on Tinder, and hear a beautiful poem that a caller wrote for Stav. Watch Gary Vider's special IT COULD BE WORSE out now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOh6pJRD1Fk Check out Gary Vider's limited series podcast #1 DAD about his conman father: https://tr.ee/7WDtjcTFyX Watch Sam Morril's new special SAM MORRIL: YOU'VE CHANGED out on July 9th on Amazon Prime!! Follow Sam Morril on social media: https://www.sammorril.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sammorril/ https://www.youtube.com/user/smorril/ https://twitter.com/sammorril https://www.tiktok.com/@sammorril Follow Gary Vider on social media: https://www.garyvider.com/ https://www.instagram.com/garyvider https://twitter.com/garyvider https://www.youtube.com/@garyvidercomedy https://www.tiktok.com/@garyvider Unlock exclusive, Patreon-only episodes at https://www.patreon.com/stavvysworld Wanna be part of the show? Call 904-800-STAV and leave a voicemail to get advice!

Join Ocean House owner, actor, and bestselling author Deborah Goodrich Royce for a conversation with New York Times bestselling authors Susannah Marren, Laura Zigman, and Dara Levan, who will be discussing their novels, new in paperback. About the Authors:  Susannah Marren is the author of Between the Tides, A Palm Beach Wife, A Palm Beach Scandal, and Maribelle's Shadow. Susannah has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, New York Post, Chicago Tribune, Elle, and Marie Claire and has appeared on national television, including the Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS, CNN, and MSNBC. Several of her titles have been optioned by Lifetime and HBO. She has served as a literary panelist for the New York State Council on the Arts, as a judge for the International Emmys, and as Vice Chair of the Mentoring Committee of the Women's Leadership Board at the JFK School of Government, Harvard. Her featured novel is Maribelle's Shadow.  About Maribelle's Shadow: When her adored and impressive husband, Samuel, dies suddenly, the secrets and lies between Maribelle and her sisters rise to the surface. Compounding the anguish, the authenticity of their socially ambitious mother and lavish lifestyle of mansions, privilege, and couture clothes is thrown into doubt. Each sister realizes she must fend for herself as their carefully constructed image unravels. The pathway out is steep and worth any risk. Until the winner takes all. Laura Zigman is the author of six novels, including Small World, Separation Anxiety (which was optioned by Julianne Nicholson and the production company Wiip for a limited television series); Animal Husbandry (which was made into the movie Someone Like You, starring Hugh Jackman and Ashley Judd), Dating Big Bird, Her, and Piece of Work. She has ghostwritten/collaborated on several works of non-fiction, including Eddie Izzard's New York Times bestseller, Believe Me; been a contributor to the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Huffington Post; produced a popular online series of animated videos called Annoying Conversations; and was the recipient of a Yaddo residency. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she helps clients via Zoom, phone, and sometimes in person with their writing. Her featured novel is Small World.  About Small World A year after her divorce, Joyce is settling into being single again. She likes her job archiving family photos and videos, and she's developed a secret comforting hobby: trolling the neighborhood social networking site, Small World, for posts that help solve life's easiest problems. When her older sister, Lydia, also divorced, calls to tell her she's moving back east from Los Angeles after almost thirty years away, Joyce invites Lydia to move into her Cambridge apartment. Temporarily. Just until she finds a place of her own. But their unlikely cohabitation—not helped by annoying new neighbors upstairs—turns out to be the post-divorce rebound relationship Joyce hadn't planned on. Instead of forging the bond she always dreamed of having with Lydia, their relationship frayed. They rarely discuss the loss of their sister, Eleanor, who was significantly disabled and died when she was only ten years old. When new revelations from their family's history come to light, will those secrets further split them apart or, of course, correct their connection for the future? Written with wry humor and keen sensitivity, Small World is a powerful novel of sisterhood and hope—a reminder that sometimes you must look back to move ahead. Dara Levan is the creator and host of Every Soul Has a Story, a podcast in which she interviews inspiring people from around the globe. Her calling to impact others began at the age of twelve in her hometown of North Miami Beach, Florida, when she interviewed the nursing home residents where her grandmother lived and wrote their stories. As an undergrad at Indiana University, Dara earned a BA in English and pursued a career in journalism but decided to pivot and return to South Florida to earn her MS in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Dara stopped practicing speech therapy to return to full-time writing. Actively involved in her community, she is currently a board member of the Community Foundation of Broward and a board member of Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Foundation/Memorial Hospital Foundation and the Community Foundation of Broward. Dara served as a board member of the Goodman Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Broward County and Junior Achievement of South Florida. She is also a founding member of the Circle of Friends for the Alvin Sherman Library Research, Information, and Technology Center at Nova Southeastern University. Dara is a member of the Women's Fiction Writers Association, Women's National Book Association, and the Authors Guild. Her featured novel is It Could Be Worse. About It Could Be Worse Mired in self-doubt and blind loyalty, Allegra Gil suspects her charmed life may be a gilded cage. She has a devoted husband, Benito, two loving children, a thriving therapy practice, and lifelong friends. But when a surprising discovery in a piano bench reveals a shocking family secret, Allegra questions everything she thought she knew about the two people who raised her. Was it true? Did her father, a respected pediatric neurosurgeon, harm instead of heal? And Allegra's mother—how much did she know? As the past threatens the present, Allegra plays the song of what was, what is, and what may never be in this “powerful and poignant story about letting go” (Jean Meltzer, international bestselling author of The Matzah Ball). Composed with the cadence of a waltz—up, up, down—through flashbacks to childhood memories in Miami and a music camp in Michigan, It Could Be Worse is a heartwarming, at times heart-wrenching, multigenerational story of a woman supported and embraced by many while shaken to the core by a few. “The gorgeous prose and raw, unflinching narrative both heal and inspire. A stunning debut.” (Samantha M. Bailey, USA Today and #1 international bestselling author of Woman on the Edge) For more information about the authors, please visit Susannah Marren, Laura Zigman, and Dara Levan. For information on Deborah Goodrich Royce and the Ocean House Author Series, visit www.deborahgoodrichroyce.com

Andrew Samonsky believes that Jerry Garcia's death (yes that Jerry Garcia) may have instigated his performance career in some way. From being a “deadhead” to becoming a Broadway actor, Andrew opens up about his years of following the Grateful Dead and dealing with drug problems that led him to go to rehab. Lost and feeling helpless, he decided to pray to help find his path. He soon received a letter from his old voice teacher encouraging him to pursue a career in singing, and the rest is history. He looks back on his childhood, his love for singing despite being a shy kid, and how, ultimately, theatre and its community are what saved him during his troubled years. Currently playing as Tadeusz Lempicki in “Lempicka”, Andrew shares the story behind his cosmic connection to the show, which goes all the way back to 22 years ago and a random interaction with the Peace Corps. He discusses the challenges and joys of originating a role, the importance of trust and collaboration between actors and creative teams, and the feeling of gratitude for the opportunity to bring characters to life and how it can impact audiences. Andrew Samonsky made his Broadway debut in the 2008 production of “South Pacific” and has additional Broadway credits, including “The Mystery of Edwin Drood”, and “Scandalous: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson”. His TV credits include “Madam Secretary”, “It Could Be Worse”, and “Elementary”. He can now be seen as Tadeusz Lempicki in the Broadway production of “Lempicka”.  Connect with Andrew: Instagram: @asamonsky Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support the podcast on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast YouTube: YouTube.com/TheTheatrePodcast Threads, Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com My personal Instagram: @alanseales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Debut author Dara Levan joins Zibby to discuss IT COULD BE WORSE, a visceral and moving novel about a woman who discovers something devastating in the piano bench of her childhood home and starts to question if the people who should love her the most, her parents, have done more harm than healing. Dara delves into the inspiration behind the story and the themes of narcissistic abuse, resilience, and the pursuit of self-acceptance. She also describes her creative process (she wrote this novel in 15 weeks!) and the integration of speech pathology into the storyline, inspired by her past as a speech therapist. Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/4ccIP7SShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with author Dara Levan to discuss her debut novel, It Could Be Worse. The two delve deep into the themes of resilience and authenticity throughout Dara's work and her unique journey from a speech therapist to a published author. They also touch on the importance of maintaining long-lasting friendships and the value of self-discovery.   What we're talking about The Power of Resilience The Importance of Authenticity The Value of Long-Lasting Friendships The Power of Resilience Dara's novel, It Could Be Worse, explores the theme of resilience. She believes that radiance emerges from our breaking points and that life's challenges don't have to break us. This theme also resonated with Michelle, who agrees that while people may have their 'bad' moments, it doesn't make them entirely bad. The Importance of Authenticity Dara emphasizes the importance of being authentic in relationships. She believes every relationship might not turn out as we want them to, but that's okay. This theme is embodied in the relationships between the characters in Dara's novel, who are seen as being their authentic selves and calling each other out when needed. The Value of Long-Lasting Friendships Michelle and Dara discuss the importance of maintaining long-lasting friendships. They believe such friendships offer a unique perspective as they allow us to see and know a person through various stages of life. Dara's novel also explores this theme through the friendship between the protagonist Allegra and Ruby, who have known each other since their summer camp days.   LINKS MENTIONED Dara Levan's Website www.daralevan.com  It Could Be Worse by Dara Levan https://rb.gy/78ny5t  Dara's Instagram https://instagram.com/dara.levan Dara's Facebook https://facebook.com/daralevanwriter  Every Soul Has A Story Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/5wx1bGK5Rc96uhTQgL7D43?si=af25f0b783f94725 

In this episode we dive into the dog's brain further, understanding the tricky situations our dog's sometimes find themselves in and WHAT to do to best prepare for them for those situation.  With greater understanding comes appreciation and kindness! You'll get insights into what to do about it with simple dog training and behaviour games. There's also a brand new "It Could Be Worse!" segment involving a squirrel, a kid's backpack and a shocking discovery in the vet consulting room!

In this episode we dive into the why your dog might be reacting to the world, why they might sometimes be lacking focus and easily distracted and, most importantly, some insights into what to do about it with simple dog training and behaviour games. There's also a brand new "It Could Be Worse!" segment involving a panty raid and a police raid all in the same episode! 

In this very first episode of the Help! My Dog podcast by Dr Tom Mitchell, well known veterinarian, pet behaviourist and dog trainer, Tom dives into the reactive dog brain, the the reasons dogs might bark and lunge or appear anxious in situations and why theyc an become unpredictable with other dogs. Whether your dog is reactive or simply a bit unruly, this episode packed full of information is going to be a hit. We'll also be introducing you to our brand new feature "It Could Be Worse!" where we share your anonymous embarassing dog-owning stories to brighten your day and even on the darkest days, think to yourself "Well, It Could be Worse!"

Obsidian and A Cinnamon, Hungry Metal Gobbler, Topias, It Could Be Worse, Privately Schooled, Pope Star, The Pope Who Has It All, Playing the Dog WhistleGustav and Henri Volume 2 is now available to purchase in Australia here!You can support the pod by chipping in to our patreon here (thank you!)Join the other TITTT scholars on the TITTT discord server hereHey, why not listen to Al's meditation/comedy podcast ShusherDon't forget TITTT Merch is now available on Red Bubble. Head over here and grab yourselves some material objectsYou can find us on twitter at @twointankAndy Matthews: @stupidoldandyAlasdair Tremblay-Birchall: @alasdairtb and instaAnd you can find us on the Facebook right hereCrapologies to George for my production on this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 4 premiere Chesterr sits down with the #1 artist in the world Reke to discuss his new project IT COULD BE WORSE out 11/27/2022IT COULD BE WORSEhttps://music.apple.com/us/album/it-could-be-worse-ep/1653989903Rekehttps://linktr.ee/rekewreckdit

Our world is sin-stained, but because of God's grace, one day things will get better!

"There are worse things that can happen to you than dying."

"There are worse things that can happen to you than dying."

Longtime friends and creative partners, David Rossmer and Steve Rosen are currently working together as lyricists and songwriters for the "The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation" musical, which just opened for its world premiere at The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle. The two share their first meeting at a performing arts camp, and the rest, as they say, is history. Growing up in a musical household and a family that has an appreciation for art, it's no surprise that both David and Steve ended up having a career in the creative industry. The two talk about stage adaptation, what makes it exciting, and how their current project is a love letter not just to the Griswolds but also to theatre. They also deep-dive into their creative processes, including writing together, creating something and acting on it at the same time, etc. With all the successful projects both David and Steve have done together and individually, they're proud to say that they still make each other laugh. The two speak about their love for collaboration and their goal to keep making stuff, not only to fulfill their passion but also to get inspiration from other people and create an artistic community. David Rossmer and Steve Rosen are a talented duo with numerous Broadway acting credits under their name. Their recent Broadway production of “The Other Josh Cohen” received rave reviews. They created the successful variety show benefit, “Don't Quit Your Night Job”. They have also worked together for Rated P, developed for television by Kelly Ripa's Milojo Productions and bought by ABC Studios, and made comedy material for Zachary Levi, Sting, etc. Individually, both have created several podcasts, radio plays, and radio comedies. Currently, they are working together as lyricists and songwriters for the "The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation" musical. David's stage credits include “Les Miserables”, “Peter and the Starcatcher”, “Children and Art”, “Fiddler on the Roof”, and “Titanic”. His TV credits include "Elementary", "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel", "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit", and "It Could Be Worse". Meanwhile, Steve's stage credits include "The Little Mermaid", "A Confederacy of Dunces", "Disney's Beauty and the Beast", "Peter and the Starcatcher", "Guys and Dolls", "The Farnsworth Invention", "Monty Python's Spamalot". His TV credits include "Kings", "The Resident", "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit", "Blue Bloods", "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel", and "Elementary". Connect with David and Steve: Instagram: @stevierosen, @davidrossmer, @rossmerrosen Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com Alan's personal Instagram: @alanseales Email me at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. I want to know what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from the 2022 Lysistrata Comedy Festival Read the article at ComedyWham.com Live from the 2022 Lysistrata Comedy Festival in New Orleans, Amanda Van Nostrand sits down with Valerie Lopez to talk about just how hammy she was as a child, turning a challenge into a victory, and how it feels to be in that transition period between standup comic and film/TV actor.  Oh, and shocking revelation, Valerie finds out that Amanda does standup (listen for the reveal).   Special thanks to the following for the live event:  Lysistrata Comedy Festival (Rochelle McConico, Jess Scott, and more!), Matt Farley of Motern Media (music intro), Jon Reynolds (recording), Allways Lounge and Cabaret (hosting). Recorded March 2022 Follow Amanda Website - amandavan.com Twitter - @AmandaVanNos Instagram - @amandavannos Vimeo - Vimeo.com/icbw Youtube - Youtube.com/ICBW Amanda can be seen and heard Podcast - I Have a Question! with Amanda Van Nostrand Hosted Show - Let's Do This Again (monthly at Mama Tried in Brooklyn) Videos Moms on the Go Youtube series Tech Bettys web series Film/TV Hack My Life (TruTV) Timing (Amazon) Fear Obligation Guilt (film coming soon) Hello Beautiful (series coming soon) Production company "It Could Be Worse"     Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.

Mid Laugh Crisis #7 is a roller coaster of emotions! Some of our best life hacks ever, surrounded by nearly an hour of completely useless information! But hey, “It Could Be Worse, It Could Be Better!”  Leslie laments her “unicorn horn” We determine Mid Laugh Crisis is the only show on television for couples Narwals the Unicorns of the sea Life without computer skills  Life with Birkenstocks and socks B.J.'s fashion sense America's Funniest Home Videos -  Pat Sajak and the horrible guessers on Wheel of fortune The Wheel of Death Leslie's new Philosophy... G-Rated Movie's of the 80's What is Wind? Easter egg candy coaches! Trust the Fat One! Country Bob's is missing!  Oh my God! This is wild! Listen here: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3oZGgir iTunes: https://apple.co/35efZWo Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3p4yG68 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/35gN583

My default is to find the good in the situation, the silver lining.  There have been a few times recently where I've found myself complaining/having negative thoughts about little things- mistakes, frustrations, etc.  In this episode I share some real life examples and challenge you to join me in replacing that negative reaction with the simple phrase - It Could Be Worse.  And when you do, share it on social media! Tag me and #ItCouldBeWorse so I can cheer you on in this positive change!     Let's Connect! Email: imnikki@gmail.com Instagram: www.Instagram.com/imnikkij Facebook: www.Facebook.com/imnikki

Re-release of episode 131! This week we review the classic children's movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and with 100% accuracy point out it is in fact a horror film.  Show Segments: Debate Question (03:28): What is the best candy? Movie Review (12:35): Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) It Could Be Worse... (78:50) Final Cut (85:30): Movie review scores from hosts and guests   Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

Vince Ferguson: Welcome to Six Weeks To Fitness, episode 177. I'm your host Vince Ferguson and joining me today on my Six Weeks To Fitness program is actor, comedian, composer, singer, impressionist, voiceover artist, Stephen Sorrentino. He has appeared on the Las Vegas strip, and has toured well over 25 countries and 43 states. Stephen's long resume has included television, film, and Broadway shows. He has worked with numerous celebrities, such as Patti LaBelle, Dennis Miller, Dana Carvey, and the legendary Debbie Reynolds. And here today to discuss the keys to longevity in the entertainment business and his career is Stephen Sorrentino. Stephen, how are you, bro? Stephen Sorrentino: I'm doing well, Vince. How are you? Vince Ferguson: You look great, man. I'm doing well. Thank you for coming on the show. Stephen Sorrentino: Well, thank you, brother. Vince Ferguson: Yeah, baby. And look at that. Yeah, exactly. Exactly. Vince Ferguson: Now, here at Six Weeks To Fitness, I usually interview fitness and nutrition experts, athletes, some doctors and celebrities, and we talk about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. That has got to be very important to you. Stephen Sorrentino: It absolutely is. I mean, if you want to... Your brain wants to do a lot of stuff, creativity-wise. So you want to do it as long as possible. And if you don't take care of yourself, you get a short run. I don't want to burn bright and short. I want to burn bright for a very long time. Vince Ferguson: Oh, very well said. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: Now, I interviewed Denise Boutte, Jasper Cole, Kim Coles, and they all talk about the importance of health, because they've been in the business a long time like you. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: So how long have you been in the entertainment business? Stephen Sorrentino: I started when I was five years old, when I was a little boy. But I've been making a living at it, like full-time for 46 years now. So I'm lucky. Vince Ferguson: That's a blessing. That's huge. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: But now, you've also celebrated a birthday this week. Stephen Sorrentino: All right, let's not get crazy now. Vince Ferguson: Did my research, baby. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah, I turned 61. Yeah. Vince Ferguson: What?! What?! That's beautiful. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: But isn't that wonderful? When you don't have to feel that way, but you feel great. You look great. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: Because age, they tell me, is just a number. Stephen Sorrentino: It's just a number. And especially if you're creative and you want to keep well, you have to always think young. My brain always thinks nine years old, so I could be free, and create, and be funny, and be interesting, at least on stage. So if you think old, you're done, man. So you have to continue to just stay vibrant, eat the right foods, exercise as much as you can, and stay engaged with people. You know? Don't just know what you know, learn every day. That's the most important thing. Vince Ferguson: Learn every day. There's something to learn every day. Stephen Sorrentino: I hope so. And you know what? The people that stop learning, I usually find that they kind of just go down the pike and you don't see them anymore. And the older I get, I don't know if you're the same way, the more I don't know. Because I used to know everything when I was 18, and now at 61, I don't know nothing. Vince Ferguson: Yeah. Exactly. The more you know, the more you don't know. Stephen Sorrentino: Uh-huh (affirmative). Vince Ferguson: It's amazing. But now where did it all begin for you, Stephen? Where did you grow up, and what was your childhood like? Stephen Sorrentino: I had a weird childhood, because I was in a third generation show biz family. My grandfather was kind of like a Ricky Ricardo type. He had his own club, and then he would perform after dinner with my mother and my father playing saxophone, my mother was a singer. So I kind of grew up in a box backstage type of a thing. It was a good family life in Long Island, New York. And the weekends, my parents were performing all the time. Sometimes, they'd take me. And then by the time I was like five or six years old, my grandfather would give me the big finger, which meant I needed to come up, and I'd sit on his knee and I'd sing a song with him. Which was frightening for me, but who knew I would make a living at it? Vince Ferguson: Yeah. Stephen Sorrentino: And then at 15, the bug hit me, man. You know? I had the PA system set up, and I played guitar, sax, flute, piano, and I just wanted a band. And you know? I got a record deal by the time I was 26, and I was hitting it and I love it. Every day, every part of it, I love it. So that's me. And then I toured around the world. I got to meet all these beautiful people, eat all these great foods, learn about nutrition…. learn about exercise from Chinese people, meditation. You know? It's a beautiful life if you go out there and you look for it, you know? Vince Ferguson: Yes. The more I speak to people like yourself who've been in the business a long time, they talk about meditation. You know? Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: And believing yourself, and that's so important. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. You have to listen to yourself. You have to listen to your heart, and what your body's telling you, listen to what your creativity is telling you. That's the only way to channel yourself. You know? So mind and body and spirit is all we have, and we put it all together when we make a living at it, and we touch other people. Stephen Sorrentino: And we educate them sometimes, and they say, "Gee, you're 61, and you're running around like you're 20." I'm like, "I know." Because I keep at it. You know? I'm a vegetarian. Vince Ferguson: Yeah, there you go, nutrition. Stephen Sorrentino: I don't drink booze anymore. I did for a long time. I don't touch any drugs or anything like that. So I'm a natural guy, you know? Vince Ferguson: Wow, that's amazing. Vince Ferguson: Now, you wear so many hats, you know? And again, you're vibrant, you're a comedian, you're a singer-composer, actor, everything. But if you could only choose one hat to wear, what would it be? Stephen Sorrentino: You're going to give me that question? Vince Ferguson: Yeah. Stephen Sorrentino: I think the spice of life is all the different things.  I don't think I have been asked that question before. Vince Ferguson: Good! Stephen Sorrentino: I was going to say, I'm going to say actor. Vince Ferguson: Really? Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah, because I think you get to be in as many people as you want to be, and you get to channel all the other personalities that are in you and then bring them out. It's almost like Halloween every day. So you get to wear any mask you want. You pull it out, you play the character, and you put it away. Stephen Sorrentino: But I'm like that with all my stuff, with my comedy, with my composition. Even when I put it to show, the way I design lights and stuff, I just I'll take different ideas, the way I do with nutrition and the way I eat, take everybody else's ideas, and bring them, and make my own. You know? Vince Ferguson: Yes, yes. Stephen Sorrentino: Is that a long answer or what? Vince Ferguson: No, but it makes a lot of sense. It makes a lot of sense. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: Now, to be the person you are today, obviously you had to go through, you learned a lot, you met a lot of people. Who were the most impactful in your life? Who made you who you are today, Stephen? Stephen Sorrentino: Oh, gee, you know what? I'm going to bring it all the way down to my sixth grade teacher. I know it sounds unexceptional. I could say Debbie Reynolds or something like that, or Patti LaBelle. Vince Ferguson: Yeah. Stephen Sorrentino: But there was a person when I was in sixth grade that was a hippie back in the day. He had long hair and a beard, and that was very unlike the school district. And this guy just said, the first day, he goes, "You guys want to do a class, or you want to go outside because it's beautiful and just talk?" And he cared, and he listened to us. And from that moment, it was like a class of... It was like a camp. It almost like a hippie thing. Vince Ferguson: Yeah. Stephen Sorrentino: It felt so good that somebody cared, and we all got to know each other. It wasn't a lesson. It was a lesson in life. It wasn't a book lesson. And I'll never forget him, so he touched my life. Stephen Sorrentino: And I'm going to say Patti. Not to be stupid, but Debbie Reynolds also. I learned so much from being positive about everything. Even when negative stuff was happening, say it in a positive way. "I don't want to do that." You know? With a smile. So you know? So I think being positive, and gleaning something from the people that you meet, especially on stage. Like George Carlin, hanging out with George Carlin and talking to him. Vince Ferguson: George Carlin? Stephen Sorrentino: Jerry Lewis. I mean, these are people that affected me as a kid, and then seeing what they're like in real life. So another person, Leslie Jordan. I don't know if you know the actor, he was on Will and Grace, he's little gay dude. Vince Ferguson: Oh. Stephen Sorrentino: I read his book, and I stopped drinking. Because I read his book, and it touched me somehow. And I called him, we had a mutual friend. I said, "How's that non-drinking thing?" Because I used to like my wine and it was affecting me at one point. And I said, "How's the non-drinking thing happen?" He goes, "Well, I won an Emmy." I said, "Well, I want an Emmy." He goes, "Then quit." And he made it so simple. And I went, "Yeah." And so I called him every day for 30 days just to say how I was doing, and I never had another drink. That was like 13 years ago. I never touched the booze again. Vince Ferguson: Really? Stephen Sorrentino: So that those are the people that touch you. Vince Ferguson: Yes. Stephen Sorrentino: And you never forget them. Vince Ferguson: Most definitely. Oh, that's amazing. And you mentioned Patti LaBelle. What was that experience like? Stephen Sorrentino: Oh, my God. I mean, that's the queen. I got called because she was having some problems. As a comedian, she was having some vocal problems. So they said, "Would you come in and do an audition for Patti LaBelle" I'm like, "For who?" And they said, "Patti LaBelle. And I'm like, "Wait, I'm going to sing in front of Patti LaBelle?" You know? Stephen Sorrentino: So I went there. And I got the job, because my comedy is a lot of singing impressions. I do like Sammy Davis and all that stuff, so I sing a lot. Vince Ferguson: Nice! Stephen Sorrentino: And so I'm looking. She walks in, and there's Miss Patti with the entourage. And I'm like, "Oh, my..." And I started getting weird. You know? Because it's Patti LaBelle. And I'm looking at the microphone and I said, "Okay, I can't do this. Because that's Patti LaBelle, I'm going to flip out. I'm going to pass out. I'm going to throw up. Whatever's going to happen." And then I just went through this little process that we all do when we try to take care of ourself. I said, I looked at the stage, and I looked at Patti, Miss Patti. And I took the microphone. I know a microphone. There's a stage. There's a monitor. That's an audience. I'm familiar with all of that. I'm just going to do it. And I went out and I killed. Stephen Sorrentino: And on the way out, I introduced her. She grabbed my shoulder with her beautiful nails, and she goes, "You're with me forever." Vince Ferguson: Really? Stephen Sorrentino: And she said that. Yeah. And that, just got the chills talking about it because I just believed in myself at that moment. I put all the crap aside, and all the negativity that what could happen, and just said, "Yeah, I'm doing this." And I did 69 dates over the years with Miss Patti, so it was just wonderful. Vince Ferguson: How many dates? 69? Stephen Sorrentino: 69 dates, I think. Yeah, probably all together in Las Vegas for many, many times, and then a couple of road dates. I was there for her 60th birthday. Yeah. Yeah, I've been around, man. Vince Ferguson: Yeah. No, yeah, you've been around. But also, you really mixed it up with these people, too, which is great, you know? Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Yes. Yeah. Vince Ferguson: And I'm sure they speak highly of you, as well, so that's amazing. Stephen Sorrentino: You know what? If you're smart, you get a lot from people. You don't just try to tell them who you are, but you listen. That's the biggest thing I ever could tell young people, because I mentor young people in the arts and I teach in China, as well. I mean, I'm a little nuts with that. I just tell them to listen. Because if you listen, you're going to hear everybody's story. You put it into your own little mix master, you make it, and then it becomes your story. You know? But listen, if we listen, we hear a lot. You know? Vince Ferguson: I think the problem to a lot of us today is that we don't listen. Right? We want to talk about what we know, who we are instead of listening- Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: ... to what someone else knows- Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: ... that might help us to become better than what we are today. Stephen Sorrentino: You know what? I don't know you very long, but I bet you I got months of stuff to learn from you. You know what I mean? And people don't take the time to listen. Especially when it comes to age, too. People, "Oh, he's old." When people, some young people say, "What song is that? Oh, I wasn't even born when that was written." Well, the world didn't start when you were born. I don't know if you got the memo. Vince Ferguson: Thank you. Thank you. It's so true, man. Vince Ferguson: I want to talk to you briefly about a movie. I just saw this movie, and you're in it, and it's called A Tale of Redemption and Regret. It was hilarious, but tell my viewers about it. Stephen Sorrentino: Well, it's you know? I got this script. I was in Las Vegas, and then COVID happened, so I moved back. I have a farm in the east coast of Virginia, and I just went to the farm just to be safe, and there's not going to be any work. And this young guy sent me script and said, "Look, I saw you perform a long time ago. I want you to do this character." So I'm like, "All right." Stephen Sorrentino: I read the script, and I loved it. It was a mafia guy that was down on his luck. It was like he wasn't going to win it at the end. He's actually kind of a loser. And I had a lot of empathy for him, because he's past his prime. Yeah, the '80s are over, and he's still trying to do the same thing, which is the mistake we all make. You have to roll, and change and evolve. Well, he can't, and I loved it. Stephen Sorrentino: So I called him up and I said, "If I give this guy a real personality ... I'll play the thing." And he did. So I produced the movie, I starred in it, and I also wrote the music for it. And it's just a really great romp of this... It's comedy, but it's dark comedy. Because he's kind of a murderer, but he's funny. Vince Ferguson: Yeah. Yeah. You mix it all. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. You can see it on YouTube. It's also just won today... Or last night, I should say we won the London Short Film festival, the London Film Festival, and we won three other ones last week. So this movie is touching on something. I think all of us, as we get older, want to stay relevant. Vince Ferguson: Yeah. Stephen Sorrentino: And some of us that can't, we fall through the cracks ... and this is touching on it. It's called A Tale of Redemption and Regret with Sunny the Heat. Vince Ferguson: Sunny the Heat? Stephen Sorrentino: It's a fun movie. Vince Ferguson: It really is. Stephen Sorrentino: I'm Sunny the Heat. Vince Ferguson: Yes. It really, it really, truly is, man. Stephen Sorrentino: Thanks. Vince Ferguson: And you say co-produced it. Now, also in the theme was about, as you said, getting older. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: And does Stephen Sorrentino worry about getting older? Stephen Sorrentino: Of course. You know? You want to stay relevant. And like last night, I'm on stage, and I'm playing the piano, and the recorder's rocking. You know? We're doing shows here in Las Vegas. And I said to myself, "Do I want to stand on the piano bench and jump off?" Well, at 30, that was easy. But at 61, I'll blow a hip. You know? Vince Ferguson: Yeah Stephen Sorrentino: I did it, because I did my running yesterday and I feel good. But what happens if? So you stuck getting that self-doubt thing, and you try to talk yourself out of it if you stay in shape. Vince Ferguson: Wow, exactly. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: Exactly. That's why being healthy is so important, right? So- Stephen Sorrentino: It's all you got, man. Vince Ferguson: I know. But do you think acting today is more of a young man's game, or does it make a difference? Stephen Sorrentino: No, I think acting, I think it... Well, the thing is, here's the way I look at it. At 22, there's 9,000 other guys that want the job and that could do it, because they're good looking and they want it badly. At 45 there's 500 guys because they want it pretty much. But at 60, there's only four guys. I'm going to get the part. You know? Vince Ferguson: Great way of looking at it. Less competition, you're saying, huh? Stephen Sorrentino: That's right. Yeah. Well, the thing is I'm a character actor, so I'm not going to be the leading man anymore. That ship sailed in the '70s, so... Or the '80s. So for me, I love to play older. I mean, to get into an old character, to play someone maybe from Ireland, then you really can get yourself all crazy. You know? It's great. Vince Ferguson: Yeah. Stephen Sorrentino: You know? As long as I can pop out of it and run around the room a little bit, you know? Vince Ferguson: Yeah, yeah. Exactly, exactly. Very, very funny, man. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: But now, what advice would you give a young actor? Because you said you mentor actors, right? Young actors. Stephen Sorrentino: I do, yeah. Vince Ferguson: What advice do you give them if they want to get into the business? Stephen Sorrentino: Well, this movie is playing at all the film festivals worldwide, so I'm getting a multitude of people reaching out to me saying, "Help me." So I can't help everybody. But the first thing I said is, "Do you want to be an actor, or do you want to famous?" And if the answer is, "I want to be a star, I want to be famous," then I can't help you. But if you want to learn the craft and get famous because you're awesome, I can help you with that. You know what I mean? Stephen Sorrentino: So learn the craft. Don't just want to be... Anybody can be famous taking a picture of their hinny on Instagram and putting it out, and everybody looks at it. Vince Ferguson: Yeah. Stephen Sorrentino: But to have a career like me for 46 years of getting paid, having homes around America, touring the world, that's really seeing the world on other people's dime because of the business, that's a real gift, man. So you have to put your work in. You know? As a musician, as an artist, as a comedian, as whatever it is that you do, put it all in. And this may sound weird to you. I don't have it B plan, I never did. I don't have a backup plan. Because if I have a backup plan, then I'm telling the universe or whatever I believe in that it may not work out. So my thing has always been A plan, and it always worked out. Vince Ferguson: And do you recommend that for most people? Stephen Sorrentino: I do. I have to. when you say I have a B, I'm going to have something to fall back on, you already fell back. Because you just said that you don't believe that it's going to work out for you. So I don't have a plumber thing, or a... You know? I did jobs when I was a kid. But I'm going to be an actor, comedian, composer until the minute I die. Vince Ferguson: Wow. Stephen Sorrentino: And that's the way it's going to be. Because I said so. You know what I mean? It sounds arrogant, but it's like the world, the universe is a restaurant. You got to tell the waiter what you want. Tell them exactly what you want. But you also have, you have the patience to wait for it and do the work. You know? Tell them what you want, like working on your body, working on your nutrition, be prepared, and then it will come to you. It's guaranteed. But if you say, "Eh, it's not coming. I'm going somewhere else," then you're not there for the food. And they show up with the hamburger for you, and you're not there to eat it. So stick with it, know your stuff, take care of yourself, and it'll come to you. That's what I tell my young people. Vince Ferguson: That sounds great, man. That's great advice. But now, what are the keys, in your opinion, to longevity in the entertainment business. I say entertainment business, because you're more than just an actor. Okay? Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: So what's the keys to longevity? Stephen Sorrentino: Evolve. Learn that- Vince Ferguson: Evolve. Stephen Sorrentino: You know? Your body, when you're 21, you could do certain weights. You could do certain fitness. Vince Ferguson: Yeah. Stephen Sorrentino: But when you're 55, you're not going to do the same exercises. It's the same with the arts. You have to evolve. At 21, I looked young and handsome ... I had tight jeans on, long hair. You can't play that guy when you're 40. So you have to change, and evolve, and roll with the punches, and roll with what life brings you. I embrace the fact that I'm not 21. I'm glad, because now I'm playing this guy, the older mafia died. I'll be doing a play this summer in New York City. I forget the name of it right now because it's early here. It Could Be Worse, it's called. And I'm playing an Italian guy, and his daughter comes, and she's got a girlfriend and this whole... But it's two hours of non-stop, like manic energy. And I'll be able to do it because that guy, I took care of myself. So maybe he didn't take care of himself for the story. But for me to play him, I have to have taken care of myself. No drinking, no meat for me, no booze. You know? No anything. Just rest, exercise. Vince Ferguson: So those are the keys. Evolving, not drinking, not abusing your body, proper nutrition. Okay. When did you become a vegetarian? Stephen Sorrentino: Oh, my God, about 10 years ago. I'm an animal rights activist, and I didn't like meat as it was, the concept of it. And when I stopped eating red meat and pork, I felt better. And then I just said, "You know what? One day a week, I'm going to eat no meat at all." And eventually, it just went away. I just felt better and better. So I take protein shakes sometimes, and I have a lot of nuts. And I know that nutrition-wise, a lot of fruits. Yeah, you know? I try to eat right, man. Vince Ferguson: Yeah, man. Stephen Sorrentino: You're the vehicle? You know? You have to... Vince Ferguson: Yeah. Stephen Sorrentino: We want our car to go somewhere. So our brain is the map, and our body is the car, and if you don't put new tires on and take care of the oil and gas, it won't go anywhere. Vince Ferguson: It just doesn't work right. Exactly. Exactly. Stephen Sorrentino: You know? Vince Ferguson: That's good wisdom. What about exercise now? What exercises do you do on a regular basis that keep you going? Stephen Sorrentino: Well, jumping around on stage every night helps because you're sweating it out all the time. Vince Ferguson: Sure. Stephen Sorrentino: But I run three miles a day, three to six miles a day. A slow run, because I'm older, so my hips are not what it used to be. I do pushups every day, and if I can get to the gym twice a week and just do a whole, like a universal circuit, I'm good. Vince Ferguson: Nice. Stephen Sorrentino: I sweat it out. Got to sweat every day. Vince Ferguson: Nice. That's good to hear that. Stephen Sorrentino: Definitely Vince Ferguson: And also, good advice for other people to know that you have to move your body, right? Stephen Sorrentino: Have to. Yeah, as you get older, too- Vince Ferguson: Yes. Stephen Sorrentino: ... if you stop using it, you will lose it. Vince Ferguson: Exactly. I agree. Vince Ferguson: I don't lift as much now. I just want to be healthy. To me, it's about being fit. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah, but you look... Exactly. And you look good, so hello. Vince Ferguson: Yeah. Stephen Sorrentino: That's the game. Vince Ferguson: And you want to be around long time, right? Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. I want to play an 80-year old in a play someday, and I'll be 80. That's cool. Vince Ferguson: Yeah. But you won't look 80. Stephen Sorrentino: No, I will look 70. Vince Ferguson: It's all good, it's all good. Vince Ferguson: I read a personal quote of yours, and it said- Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: It said, "I'm not afraid of dying. I'm afraid of living with no purpose." That was awesome. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: Explain that to my listeners and viewers. Stephen Sorrentino: You know? I said that as a mentor thing to a Chinese medical student, that he posted that somewhere. It became like this thing. I'm not afraid of dying. I mean, for me, living is the whole thing. Dying, I don't believe anything negative about it ... I think it's a positive thing. You just move into the next thing. I just don't want to be on this planet and not touch another person, not change another person's life, or leave a legacy. Even if it's just a song, or a performance that somebody said, "Gee, you really touched my heart." Or a song that somebody used for their wedding because it meant something. So we have a short time here relatively in this world, and I think our job is not to make money, and to buy stuff, and boast. But it's to touch as many people positively as possible and change their lives. That's it. I don't want to live without purpose. That's my purpose. Vince Ferguson: That is so well put, you know? Stephen Sorrentino: I didn't mean to be so profound. But it came out good, and when he posted it everywhere, I'm like, "Oh." Vince Ferguson: Yeah, man, it's like, "This guy's got a lot of wisdom to share. You know? He's really deep." Stephen Sorrentino: I'm the Dalai Lama. Vince Ferguson: Right. Exactly, exactly. Which is cool. Because someone needs to hear that, man. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah, that's cool. That's my life. I mean, when people reach out to me, I do the best I can. There a lot of people that... I was in a film festival in India recently, and all these Indian actors, young dude actors wanted to talk to me, and I'm getting like 13, 14 requests every day, "Hey, can I speak to you?" And I do the best I can. But at one point, I'm like, "I can't." You know? "Take a number," so to speak. So I want to give positive energy to anybody I can. You know? Someday, on a world platform, if I can. You know? Vince Ferguson: Yeah. Stephen Sorrentino: But we'll see. Vince Ferguson: That's awesome. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah, man. I mean, isn't that our job? Vince Ferguson: I think so. To give back and to help those who are around us. I believe that. Stephen Sorrentino: Isn't that what you're doing? Yeah, but look what you're doing. You are. Vince Ferguson: I believe, yes. And it feels good to do it, to share information. You bring on people like yourself who can also share uplifting and positive information, man. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: You know? It's a beautiful thing. Vince Ferguson: But now, I also know that you are in a film that's coming out the end of the year. It was directed by Victoria Rowell? Stephen Sorrentino: Yes! Vince Ferguson: ... of Young and Restless? Stephen Sorrentino: Yes! Young and Restless. Victoria's a like rockstar, you know? Vince Ferguson: Yeah. Stephen Sorrentino: First of all, I was excited because I'm the only white dude in the movie, which is freaking awesome. Vince Ferguson: Really? Oh, wow. A token. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah, I'm the token white dude, which is fine with me. Equal time, finally. And she's a great director. Actually, Denise Bute is in it, also as well. Vince Ferguson: Denise is in it? Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Blair Underwood, Bill Bellamy, and it's called- Vince Ferguson: Yeah. Stephen Sorrentino: ... A Rich Christmas. And I play a small part, but I play an English butler. Very, very different, you know? I've got my glasses like this. You know? One of those guys. And I had played Annie, I played Drake in Annie, which is a butler, with Sally Struthers- Vince Ferguson: Yes! Stephen Sorrentino: ... the year before. And Victoria saw a video of mine, and she goes, "You're hired." And it was so cool. So it's called A Rich Christmas. You know? It's a Christmastime movie on BET- Vince Ferguson: Yes. Stephen Sorrentino: ... and look for me. Yeah. And Victoria's again, you walk in the room, her positive energy fills the room- Stephen Sorrentino: ... and you just get taken over by her. Yes, strong, strong woman director, so unique. And great that we're starting to see more women, more people of color directing. It's wonderful. Vince Ferguson: Yes. Wonderful. Stephen Sorrentino: I'm inspired. Vince Ferguson: Where do you see yourself, Stephen Sorrentino? You've done so much, but where do you see yourself in next five years? Stephen Sorrentino: I'd like to have a regular show, like on a Netflix type of platform. Maybe the Sunny the Heat thing. I don't know. On whatever platform. Vince Ferguson: That's awesome! Stephen Sorrentino: And just have a steady job on television. And then on my off months, I'd love to tour a little bit to do my comedy, and then have enough time to mentor and teach young people. That's it. Vince Ferguson: That's it? Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: That's a lot, man. That's a lot. Stephen Sorrentino: That's okay. I got a lot. You know? Like I said, I got a lot of energy, so... Vince Ferguson: So how do you rest though? How do you take it down? Stephen Sorrentino: I shut off. So it's no people. Because anytime I'm around people, I kind of somewhat perform. I don't know. I can't really shut down. So what I do is I close everybody off, I go away, and I just rest. I just I do nothing. I try that. A little meditation. Vince Ferguson: Yeah. Stephen Sorrentino: And can I be honest with you? When I'm back in Virginia on my ranch, I mow the lawn. Vince Ferguson: You mow the lawn? Stephen Sorrentino: For eight hours. It's 13 acres of mowing- Vince Ferguson: Oh! Stephen Sorrentino: Because it's a 50 acre estate. Vince Ferguson: Whoa! Stephen Sorrentino: So I mow Vince Ferguson: Whoa, really? Really? Stephen Sorrentino: It's I can't. It sounds stupid, but it's very zen, man. Vince Ferguson: Very zen, unbelievable. Stephen Sorrentino: Zen mowing. I don't know what to tell you, but that helps to slow me down. Vince Ferguson: Because you're such an outgoing person, and I would imagine that you're always around people. But for you, get away from people. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah, I have to shut completely off. And I think, and somebody pointed this out, a psychologist friend of mine said, "You're not an extrovert. You're an extrovert for a living, but you're actually an introvert." And I think he's right. So I do this Mr. Personality thing. Vince Ferguson: Yes. Stephen Sorrentino: But my real person is a very quiet, inside thing. So it's kind of strange. Vince Ferguson: It is kind of strange, man. But how can my listeners and viewers find out more about Stephen Sorrentino? Stephen Sorrentino: You can go to Stephensorrentino.com. It's Stephen with a P-H. You can go to my Instagram, follow. There's a lot of awards being posted on that, which is New York actor or Stephen.Sorrentino. Or on Twitter, I'm Sorrentino. Easy. Vince Ferguson: Amazing. Definitely easy. Vince Ferguson: But one more thing about Tales of Redemption, right? Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: It was only 14 minutes. It was a very short movie. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Yeah, it's a short movie. We wanted to make an impact and show everybody what we could do. And now we're developing it as a series. Like I said, I want that series. So we've got 13 episodes written, and then we're going to start pitching it all over the world to whoever will look at it, and whoever will give us the most platforms that we can see it. And you people can watch Sunny, because he's a very interesting character. Vince Ferguson: Most definitely. I wanted more, man. I wanted more. How it ended, I wanted more Sunny the Heat. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. A lot of people say, at the festivals that I went to in New York, they came up to me and said, "We want more of Sunny." And I'm like, "That's great." Vince Ferguson: Thank you. Thank you, man. Stephen Sorrentino: You know? No, thank you. Vince Ferguson: You can identify with Sunny, man. You know? Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: You really could. Vince Ferguson: Well, look, Stephen Sorrentino, on behalf of Body Sculpt of New York, that's my non-profit fitness program for kids, and Six Weeks to Fitness, I truly want to thank you for coming on my show today. Stephen Sorrentino: It's my pleasure. This has been a blessing. Thank you so much. Vince Ferguson: And to my listeners and viewers, I truly hope this program was informative, encouraging, and inspiring, and that you will continue listening in and watching our Six Weeks to Fitness program. If you have any questions or comments for the show, please leave them below. And don't forget to subscribe, so you don't miss any future episodes. And remember, you don't stop exercising because you are getting old. You're getting old because you stopped exercising.  www.6weekstofitness.com  

Poet Yusef Komunyakaa reads their poem "It Could Be Worse" from MQR's Summer 2020 issue.

Pre-pandemic, Alison was in back-to-back show bliss with David Staller's adaptation of Heartbreak House (for which she received the Callaway Award for best actress in a classical play), Enter Laughing at the York, and a divine trifecta under the aegis of Marcia Milgrom Dodge: Steel Magnolias at the Jupiter Maltz, Cinderella at the MUNY, and Deathtrap at the Cape Playhouse. Just prior to theatre shut down she was, oddly enough, in a show (co-starring Robbie Simpson) called Paradise Lost which (actually happened a week after we closed-paradise was indeed lost... )She originated the role of Sharon in Aaron Mark's “Squeamish” (Off Broadway, Outer Critic's Circle Awards nominee). She was Nancy Reagan and Betty Ford in MichaelJohn LaChiusa's First Daughter Suite (Lucille Lortel, Drama Desk nominee) at the Public Theater, Mommy in The Sandbox and The Landlady in Funnyhouse of a Negro at The Signature Theatre (director Lilia Neugebauer). She is a two- time Tony Award nominee for The Secret Garden (Drama Desk nominee also) and Romance/Romance. Other Broadway roles includes Dorine in Tartuffe; Born Again, Helena in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and Tessie Tura in Arthur Laurents' production of Gypsy starring Patti LuPone. Roles she has created Off-Broadway include Arsinoé in David Ives' The School For Lies, Charles Busch's The Divine Sister, Jessie in Terrence McNally's Dedication, or the Stuff of Dreams (opposite Marion Seldes and Nathan Lane),Trina in March of the Falsettos and In Trousers ( vocal arrangement credits) Miss Drumgoole in Todd Rundgren's Up Against It, Connie, Brenda and Petula in Beehive, and The Matron in the world premiere of Tennessee Williams' In Masks Outrageous and Austere (opposite Shirley Knight). Film and TV credits include Gotham, Happy! High Maintenance, Law & Order: SVU,Happyish, Smash, It Could Be Worse, Blowtorch, Socks and Bonds,Understudies, Jack in A Box, The Thing About My Folks (opposite Peter Falk and Paul Reiser) and the upcoming The Sound of Silence (opposite Peter Saarsgard). She has be heard on thousands of radio and television commercials, Grand Theft Auto 3 and 5, innumerable audiobooks, and many albums, including three solo efforts A New York Romance, Men In My Life, and Tennessee Williams:Words and Music. She recently received the Earphones Award from Audiophile for her narration of “Fierce Poise” for Penguin Random House, and soon will be heard on the podcast “The Laundronauts” starring Ed Asner and John Cameron Mitchell.

ALWAYS TRY TO FIND THEBBC BEAUTY IN LIFE..IT COULD BE WORSE!

The boys checkoff Checklist Inception, a new segment, It Could Be Worse!, try an awesome beer from Chi Town and answer your questions!

It Could Be Worse, life right now may feel limited, overwhelming, hard and seem dark with no light in sight; but it could be worse. Be encouraged, in time things will be alright; think positive. Inspire Hour Podcast

Seth and Sean discuss the Texans' optimistic owner, do the weekly "It Could Be Worse," and examine if Romeo may be overstepping a little. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It Could Be Worse, Fweiner, A Lisp in Pajamas, Choreographed Leap Frog, 300+ lb Lady With Glass Eyeball and One Leg, Hoe Pretty You Were Going, Toe Suck Con, The Renegade --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hotbusiness/support

Lil Quill and Yung Mal are frequent guests on The Progress Report and today Lil Quill speaks to Lalaa Shepard in his first interview since being released from jail for probation violation on his birthday just 2 weeks ago. As a journalist and a fan, it felt great to see Lil Quill be so vocal, free-spirited, and in tune with himself and his own voice. If you look back at our interviews from 2016-2018, Lil Quill has come a long way as a person and artist, like we all hopefully have. During the interview, Lil Quill speaks on remaining sober since his release and serving time during the COVID outbreak. Although he wasn't too vocal about his experience, his reaction shows he definitely was affected as many of us were/are on the outside. Lil Quill mentions that Yung Mal is his greatest influence and the love they have for one another has always been prevalent. Quill also speaks on serving a month in the hole and getting to know himself. Since his release, Lil Quill is more focused on his craft more than ever and he and Yung Mal are planning to start their own record label. Before then, Quill plans to release his third solo project ‘It Could Be Worse', and adds that it will be dedicated to God. Towards the end of the interview, Quill also hints that he and Yung Mal are preparing to release a long awaited joint project in the near future. And of course, Lil Quill addresses the elephant in the room and speaks on his relationship with Gucci Mane and being forced to cut his hair. Rewatch our previous interviews below! 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bL9Mi4BzYlI&t=3s 2017: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjY5fdbN-tM&t=1s 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9tLh_DXuu8&t=2s Watch ‘First Night' by Lil Quill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1sucKf91fs --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 120 ‘It Could Be Worse. . .We Could Be Homeschooling!’ with a special appearance by Caro's daughter Clem Donohoe. Caro and Corrie discuss their latest coronavirus crisis concerns and come up with 10+ Ways to Say Happy in Isolation.1. Don’t spend all day in your tracksuits – get up and dressed, and dress for dinner. Stick to a routine2. Read books – use technology to chat about books with friends and family.3. Save the money you used to spend on coffee4. Talk to your family as much as you can – if you’re not living with them. Facetime as often as you can. A quick check in helps you through the day.5. Master technology. Get over your issues with technology and embrace it – you’ll need it.6. Stay fit and stay healthy – do yoga at home. Go for a long walk if you can.7. One good turn every day – just a simple act of kindness each day8. Donate food and products to charity if you can9. Eat healthy and drink lots of water10. Don’t look at the news too much.11. Reorganise your photos, digital images and albums12. Get crafty!13. Set up a mini golf putting course around the houseCaro reflects on the strangeness of Round 1 of the AFL season (ie playing without crowds) and updates us on the latest from AFL House where some 80% of staff have been laid off for at least two months.Corrie’s ‘Crush of the Week’ is for the army of health workers, doctors and nurses who are putting their lives on the line each day just by going to work.It’s a comfort focused list on BSF as we talk about comforting books to read, shows to watch and food to cook (see the list and recipes below).Caro’s grumpy that the advice is to avoid iced drinks due to coronavirus – goodbye G&T!In ‘6 Quick Questions’ Caro talks about working with Eddie McGuire, Corrie shares the Top 10 Best Selling Books in Australia (see list below), we pay tribute to Kenny Rogers and more.Don’t forget to download our bonus ‘Good Local Tips’ episode later in the week.COMFORT READINGKate Atkins Life After Life and A God In RuinsElizabeth Jane Howard The Cazalet ChroniclesAlexandre Dumas The Count of Monte Cristo Nancy Mitford Don’t Tell Alfred and Love in a Cold ClimateThe Poldark novels by Winston GrahamCOMFORT VIEWINGDoc Martin on ABC TVGrand Designs with Kevin McCloudCall the MidwifeAll the Harry Potter moviesCOMFORT EATINGCaro’s Quince Jelly HEREClem’s Spicy Chicken Lettuce Wraps HEREBEST SELLING BOOKS IN AUSTRALIA w/c March 23rd.1. Hilary Mantel The Mirror and the Light2. Dervla McTiernan The Good Turn3. Bruce Pascoe Dark Emu4. Delia Owens Where the Crawdads Sing5. Bluey: Easter Fun!6. Dr Michael Mosley Fast Asleep7. Cassandra Pybus Truganini8. Bernardine Evaristo Girl, Woman, Other 9. Jeanine Cummins American Dirt10. Donna Leon Trace ElementsFor videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod.Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au.Don't Shoot The Messenger is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.

From 2010-2012 I was working on my third album called “It Could Be Worse”. I had a label willing to put out this album after I recorded it, I had a solid hour of material ready to go for this album, but it never got recorded and it never got released. In this week’s episode, I talk about the creation of that material, what those topics entailed, I play a few of the clips of that material for you, and I explain to you why this album never ended up making it to the public. Make sure you click the subscribe button and leave me a 5-star review. Visit My Website: www.vincecarone.com Join My Mailing List: Sign-Up Subscribe To: My YouTube Send Me A Message: E-mail --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week we get into the Christmas spirit with sexy Santa songs, zombie snowmen and candy cane weaponry as we review the musical Anna and the Apocalypse. Show Segments: Debate Question (04:35): What musical would most benefit from zombies? Movie Review (18:35): Anna and the Apocalypse (2018) It Could Be Worse... (56:05) Wheel of Genres (60:40): Hard Sci-Fi Final Cut (64:05): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Take our end of the year survey and decide which movie we'll review in January! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8H3VDD5 Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

This week we review the classic children's movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and with 100% accuracy point out it is in fact a horror film.  Show Segments: Debate Question (03:28): What candy? Movie Review (12:35): Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) It Could Be Worse... (78:50) Final Cut (85:30): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Take our end of the year survey and decide a movie we review in January! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8H3VDD5 Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

The week Lauren and Amber are joined in studio by Nick from the TitanCast Network and It Could Be Worse (*the podcast*). The group discusses Live Recording #2 and Nick gives a single guy's perspective on dating and parenting.Website: https://twodrunkmomspodcast.com/ Become a Member: https://www.patreon.com/twodrunkmomspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodrunkmomspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twodrunkmomspodcastMerch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheMarkItMarketGifts?section_id=26673075Support the show (https://twodrunkmomspodcast.com/become-a-member)

Welcome one and all to episode 300 of When Nerds Collide! This week Dan and Tom reach a milestone episode and are joined in the celebration by long-time friend of the show, Chris! The guys start the show with a new feature, Inappropriate Star Wars Mad Libs! THe regular banter terrible jokes and the standard juvenile content that is WNC. Then, they wheedled, begged, and cajoled and you, dear listeners, came through! You provided a butt-load of voicemails, and they play all of them! Chris provides his first set of Christmas Tips of 2019, and Tom closes out the show with quiz about the 300th issues of well-known comic books! Thanks to you, the greatest listeners and friends ever! We appreciate everything you do! Thanks to Kyle and Kirby Krackle for 300 episodes worth of tunes! check out The amazing music here! And as always, Nerd to your Mother! The post #300 (redeaux) – It Could Be Worse! appeared first on When Nerds Collide.

This week Mike Flanagan is back with another horror entry as he takes on the monumental task of making a sequel to The Shining with new release Doctor Sleep. Show Segments: Debate Question (03:15): What clothing accessory becomes part of your villain nickname?  Spoiler-Free Movie Review (12:15): Doctor Sleep Movie Review (36:04): Doctor Sleep (2019) It Could Be Worse... (61:55) Wheel of Genres (65:45): CSI spinoff Final Cut (69:50): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

This week we go down to the carnival to take on a murderous, sentient unicorn named Duke who really doesn't like kids in indie release CarousHELL. Show Segments: Debate Question (03:07): What carnival attraction could kill the most people? Movie Review (13:42): CarousHELL (2016) It Could Be Worse... (52:15) Wheel of Genres (57:54): DC Comics film Final Cut (63:53): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

Scripture Text: John 5:8-14 As we enter the holiday season, it is important to understand that every day is a day of Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, we live in the world where many would rather focus on the negative aspects of life. No matter what goes on in life, it could be worse. So it is important […] The post It Could Be Worse (2019) appeared first on Macedonia Baptist Church of Detroit.

This week we're down to two wickies who seclude themselves in the podcast studio to review the second feature film from Robert Eggers, The Lighthouse. Show Segments: Debate Question (02:30): What actors would you cast for this film? Spoiler-Free Movie Review (13:56): The Lighthouse (2019) Movie Review (42:42): The Lighthouse (2019) It Could Be Worse... (67:40) Wheel of Genres (69:10): Western Final Cut (75:17): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

Halloween may be over, but the TPM crew goes to hell to take a look at the 2005 Keanu Reeves demons vs. angels comic book movie Constantine. Show Segments: Debate Question (07:50): What is your fictional weapon to kill demons? Movie Review (18:20): Constantine (2005) It Could Be Worse... (73:07) Wheel of Genres (76:32): Conspiracy Film Final Cut (82:30): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

For Halloween, we howl at the 1997 cult classic/unnecessary sequel that is An American Werewolf in Paris. Meanwhile our friends (maybe now enemies) at Why I Hate This Album take an angry look at the eclectic rock soundtrack. Show Segments: Debate Question (13:03): Favorite horror movie soundtrack? Movie Review (21:45): An American Werewolf in Paris (1997) It Could Be Worse... (70:10) Wheel of Genres (75:36): True Crime Podcast Final Cut (81:25): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

31 Days of Halloween continues with a film where Laurie Strode speaks 11 lines of dialogue and Busta Rhymes tries kung-fu moves on Michael Myers in the regrettable Halloween: Resurrection from 2002. Show Segments: Debate Question (02:57): What reality show would Michael Myers be best on? Movie Review (11:45): Halloween: Resurrection (2002) It Could Be Worse... (55:40) Wheel of Genres (61:08): Soap Opera Final Cut (65:40): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

31 Days of Halloween continues with Unsuspecting Victim Kirti and the tragically-spelled remake Thir13en Ghosts starring Houston's own and Jack Frost cast member Shannon Elizabeth. Show Segments: Debate Question (06:31): What are the good/bad/ugly of horror remakes? Movie Review (27:25): Thir13en Ghosts (2001) It Could Be Worse... (78:20) Wheel of Genres (83:00): Adult Film Final Cut (87:30): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube or catch our IMDB page. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

Join Texas Podcast Massacre as they take a road trip down memory lane with the late, great Rutger Hauer in a terrifying performance in the 1986 thriller The Hitcher. Show Segments: Debate Question (06:00): What's your car self-defense weapon? Movie Review (15:10): The Hitcher (1986) It Could Be Worse... (52:50) Wheel of Genres (57:13): Video game movie Final Cut (63:31): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube or catch our IMDB page. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

Join Texas Podcast Massacre as they go back to the studio to confront their childhood fears (the first It movie) and review the Pennywise sequel vehicle It Chapter Two. Show Segments: Debate Question (04:13): Recast roles for this movie Spoiler-Free Movie Review (14:55): It Chapter Two (2019) Spoiler Movie Review (41:14) It Could Be Worse... (71:40) Wheel of Genres (76:30): High-class thief Final Cut (82:11): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube or catch our IMDB page. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

Gideon Glick was nominated for a Tony award for his performance as “Dill Harris” in the Broadway adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird, written by Aaron Sorkin and based on Harper Lee’s classic novel. Previously, he reprised his role as Jordan Berman in the Broadway production of Significant Other at The Booth Theatre, for which he earned a 2017 Drama League Award nomination. Gideon made his Broadway debut in the original cast of the groundbreaking Tony-winning musical Spring Awakening, and has starred Off-Broadway as Tom in Samuel Hunter’s The Harvest for LCT3/Lincoln Center and Matthew in The Few for the Rattlestick Theatre Company. Other stage credits include Speech and Debate for the Roundabout Theatre Company, Into the Woods at the Delacorte, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark on Broadway, Peerless at the Cherry Lane Theatre, and Wild Animals You Should Know for the MCC Theater. In film, Gideon recently appeared as ‘Kyle McCallister’ in Gary Ross’ Ocean’s 8, and will be seen in Noah Baumbach’s upcoming film Marriage Story. Additional onscreen roles include Speech & Debate, Song One, A Case of You, Gods Behaving Badly, One Last Thing, “The Detour,” “Devious Maids,” “Elementary,” “The Good Wife,” “Margot vs. Lily,” “Man Seeking Woman,” “It Could Be Worse” and “Wallflowers.”

Join Texas Podcast Massacre as they start up a game of Hide and Seek in the studio and review the surprise horror hit that sticks it to the 1%: Ready or Not. Show Segments: Debate Question (02:57): What is your game of choice for a family ritual? Spoiler-Free Movie Review (11:28): Ready or Not (2019) Spoiler Movie Review (35:55) It Could Be Worse... (60:49) Wheel of Genres (66:57): Greek Myth Final Cut (74:01): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube or catch our IMDB page. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

Join me and my friend Ava as we play would you rather, have funny discussions, and shoutout It Could Be Worse. I hope you enjoy! P.S. Don't participate in stupid internet challenges!

Join Texas Podcast Massacre as they watch the new release Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and fulfill 10-year-old Mitch's wish of having this book series put to film. Show Segments: Debate Question (03:30): What are you afraid of that a magic book could use against you? Spoiler-Free Movie Review (14:50): Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019) Spoiler Movie Review (36:13) It Could Be Worse... (57:15) Wheel of Genres (62:48): Blaxploitation Final Cut (68:48): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube or catch our IMDB page. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

Join Texas Podcast Massacre for the final week of SummerStab as they tag team again with Kevin Castle to review Rob Zombie's Texas summer B-Movie The Devil's Rejects right before SummerSlam 2019! Wrestling: SummerSlam preview (03:30) Debate Question (16:55): What song would make a good horror movie? Movie Review (25:06): The Devil's Rejects (2005) It Could Be Worse... (73:20) Final Cut (76:50): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube or catch our IMDB page. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

Join Texas Podcast Massacre for week 3 of SummerStab as they watch late-90s teens get picked off one after the other in quintessential summer slasher/hooker film I Know What You Did Last Summer! Debate Question (05:27): What profession would you use to blend in as a killer? Movie Review (16:40): I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) It Could Be Worse... (71:55) Wheel of Genres (75:40): Children's film Final Cut (78:49): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube or catch our IMDB page. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

Join Texas Podcast Massacre for week 2 of their SummerStab event as they review the most Florida movie ever made - 2019 new release Crawl! Debate Question (04:32): Best sport to save your life?  Movie Review (14:03): Crawl (2019) It Could Be Worse... (63:00) Final Cut (69:53): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube or catch our IMDB page. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

Join Texas Podcast Massacre as they kick off a 4-week event called SummerStab where they review the best summer-themed horror films around. Week 1 is the batshit crazy 80s slasher Sleepaway Camp! Debate Question (2:40): Attic vs. Basement vs. Camp Movie Review (21:15): Sleepaway Camp (1983) It Could Be Worse... (70:05) Wheel of Genres (74:00): Science-Fiction Final Cut (77:15): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube or catch our IMDB page. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

Join Texas Podcast Massacre as they invite outsider Kirti to their idyllic podcast studio and review folk horror new release Midsommar. Show Segments: Debate Question (03:55): What is your Midsommar ritual?  Movie Review (14:05): Midsommar (2019) It Could Be Worse... (79:10) Final Cut (86:55): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube or catch our IMDB page. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

Join Texas Podcast Massacre as they talk about songs with 'Moon' in them and debate the John Landis 1981 classic An American Werewolf in London. Show Segments: Debate Question (03:45): What city would you be a werewolf in? Movie Review (14:12): An American Werewolf in London (1981) It Could Be Worse... (61:45) Wheel of Genres (67:30): Gangster movie Final Cut (72:20): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube or catch our IMDB page. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

Join Texas Podcast Massacre as they get weirded out by Aubrey Plaza playing a mother and review reboot and firmware update 2019's Child's Play. Show Segments: Debate Question (05:45): What Toy Story character would make a good horror villain? Spoiler-Free Thoughts (11:00): Child's Play (2019) Spoiler Review (31:14) It Could Be Worse... (71:20) Wheel of Genres (74:45): Child's Play as a Romantic Comedy Final Cut (78:00): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube or catch our IMDB page. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

Join Mitch and Nate as they discuss break-up texts, debate which rockstars they would shapeshift into and eventually review get to 1980s rodent classic Critters. Show Segments: Debate Question (5:02): What rockstar are you morphing into in this movie? Movie Review (14:44): Critters (1986) It Could Be Worse... (49:35) Wheel of Genres (51:47): Critters as a Kung-Fu movie Final Cut (56:13): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube or catch our IMDB page. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

Join Texas Podcast Massacre as they review new release Brightburn, the often listener-requested evil take on the Superman origin story. Show Segments: Debate Question (04:11): What's the best superhero for an evil origin story? Movie Review (13:15): Brightburn (2019) It Could Be Worse... (64:16) Wheel of Genres (69:39): Brightburn as a Broadway musical Final Cut (73:40): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube or catch our IMDB page. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

Join Texas Podcast Massacre as they deal with Nate's sickness and talk about all of the people that threw up watching the recent Netflix release The Perfection. Show Segments: Debate Question (04:02): What's the scariest musical instrument? Movie Review (13:55): The Perfection (2019) It Could Be Worse... (63:40) Wheel of Genres (68:53): The Perfection as a horror spoof Final Cut (74:48): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube or catch our IMDB page. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

Join Texas Podcast Massacre as they hunker down in the podcast studio and discuss assimilating dogs and flamethrower etiquette in the 1982 John Carpenter classic The Thing. Show Segments: Debate Question (5:32): What animal do you take over as The Thing? Movie Review (14:32): The Thing (1982) It Could Be Worse... (53:18) Wheel of Genres (58:25): Zombie as a Police Procedural  Final Cut (64:30): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube or catch our IMDB page. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

Texas Podcast Massacre and Unsuspecting Victims David and Liz take a trip to the Antilles to review the Giallo horror and gore classic from 1979, Zombie. Show Segments: Debate Question (5:50): What is the best zombie franchise? Movie Review (17:00): Zombie (1979) It Could Be Worse... (57:46) Wheel of Genres (63:20): Zombie as a Police Procedural  Final Cut (69:30): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube or catch our IMDB page. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

Join Texas Podcast Massacre and returning bunkmate Kevin Castle as they tell campfire stories about Cropsy and review the 1981 camp classic The Burning. Show Segments: Debate Question (2:07): What garden tool would you use to kill teens? Movie Review (09:17): The Burning (1981) It Could Be Worse... (45:09) Final Cut (47:35): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube or catch our IMDB page. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

The Final Destination elevator pitch: Ominous breezes. Ominous water. Ominous airplanes. Ominous John Denver. Join Texas Podcast Massacre as they figure out death's plan and review the movie that launched a teen franchise, 2000's Final Destination. Show Segments: Debate Question (03:40): What would it take for you to freak out and get off a plane? Movie Review (11:11): Final Destination (2000) It Could Be Worse... (51:10) Wheel of Genres: Final Destination as a Whodunit (53:30) Final Cut (55:54): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube or catch our IMDB page. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre elevator pitch: Mask beauty tips. Broom assaults. Bone furniture. Family dinners. Join Texas Podcast Massacre for their 100th episode as we answer listener questions in our very first mailbag and review our own namesake The Texas Chain Saw Massacre! Show Segments: Mailbag (09:19) Movie Review (39:43): The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) It Could Be Worse... (75:40) Wheel of Genres (79:30): The Texas Chain Saw Massacre as Shakespearean epic Final Cut (83:43): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube or catch our IMDB page. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

The Pet Sematary elevator pitch: Big Rigs. Evil ReMax agents. Leaving kids in the car. Sometimes dead is better...100% of the time. Join Texas Podcast Massacre as they check out the latest Steven King remake Pet Sematary and decide once and for all if 'dead is better'... and the answer is 100% yes. Show Segments: Debate Question (03:17): What's the next Steven King remake you want to see? Spoiler-free Movie Review (14:32) Movie Review (35:52): Pet Sematary (2019) It Could Be Worse... (59:55) Wheel of Genres: Pet Sematary as a musical (64:55) Final Cut (70:15): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube or catch our IMDB page. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

Welcome Theresa to the Village. She is from the awarding winning Improv Troupe, The Weisenheimers, based out of Omaha, NE. They also have their own podcast called, It Could Be Worse. She Joins us to rock out and describe some Hair Band Videos. Grab your Aqua Net and see if you can guess them?  The Weisenheimers link - https://www.weisenheimers.com It Could Be Worse Podcast link - https://soundcloud.com/weisenheimers

The Frailty elevator pitch: Bad parenting. An ax named Otis. Lax child labor laws. McConna-Soze. Join Texas Podcast Massacre and special guest Drew Yari as they discuss visions, angels and ax names while reviewing the 2001 Texas-filled thriller Frailty. Show Segments: Debate Question (06:35): What's the worst weapon to kill demons with? Movie Review (15:39): Frailty (2001) It Could Be Worse... (64:10) Wheel of Genres: Frailty as a SyFy B-Movie (72:25) Final Cut (78:36): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube or catch our IMDB page. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

The Us elevator pitch: Getting five on it. Family trips to the beach. Masks that will give you nightmares. Too many rabbits to not be creepy.  Join Texas Podcast Massacre as they hilariously debate who could defeat their doppelgangers and review the latest Jordan Peele horror film Us. Show Segments: Debate Question (09:02): Could you defeat your doppelganger? Spoiler-Free Movie Review (18:13): Us (2019) Spoiler Movie Review (41:57) It Could Be Worse... (64:40) Wheel of Genres: Us as a Soap Opera (71:00) Final Cut (74:09): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube or catch our IMDB page. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

The Leprechaun in the Hood elevator pitch: Ice-T has bills to pay. We somehow go from outer space to Compton. The Leprechaun has the worst rap name of all time. The Leprechaun raps the worst raps of all time. Join Texas Podcast Massacre as they ring in Saint Patrick's Day with plenty of Guinness and Jameson to try to make sense of the 2000 straight-to-DVD bomb Leprechaun in the Hood. Show Segments: Debate Question (07:26): What actor should play the Leprechaun? Movie Review (19:15): Leprechaun in the Hood (2000) It Could Be Worse... (72:40) Wheel of Genres: Leprechaun in the Hood as a CW TV show (78:52) Final Cut (83:33): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube or catch our IMDB page. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

The Final Girls elevator pitch: A better Last Action Hero. Adam Devine cracking jokes. Hilarious slow-mo scenes. A very sad striptease.  Join Texas Podcast Massacre as they review Unsuspecting Victim approved and horror/comedy gem The Final Girls and reimagine the film as a spy movie. Show Segments: Debate Question (02:30): Who is the best final girl?  Movie Review (20:12): The Final Girls (2015) It Could Be Worse... (63:50) Wheel of Genres: The Final Girls as a spy film (70:18) Final Cut (74:47): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube or catch our IMDB page. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

The Planet Terror elevator pitch: Bruce Willis' bubbling face. Down home Texas zombies. Fergie-delicious. Machine gun legs. Join Texas Podcast Massacre as they celebrate Texas Independence Day with the Grindhouse modern classic Planet Terror and reimagine the film as a martial arts movie. Show Segments: Game (10:07): The Matthew McConau-game  Movie Review (30:59): Planet Terror (2007) It Could Be Worse... (74:50) Wheel of Genres: Planet Terror as a martial arts film (79:20) Final Cut (85:40): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube or catch our IMDB page. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

The Saw 2 elevator pitch: Strange poison gasses. Literal gun safes. Mudvayne. SO MANY NEEDLES. Join Texas Podcast Massacre and the return of Li-Saw as they explore the twisty turns of Saw 2 and reimagine the film as a superhero movie. Show Segments: Debate Question (03:13): What director should take over the Saw franchise? Movie Review (13:07): Saw 2 (2005) It Could Be Worse... (65:00) Wheel of Genres: Saw 2 as a superhero film (68:34) Final Cut (73:54): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube or catch our IMDB page. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

The Happy Death Day 2U elevator pitch: Tree grows as a character. Back to the Future 2 references. Even more time loops. Acting blind while French. Join Texas Podcast Massacre as they talk, as they talk, as they talk about new release Happy Death Day 2U and reimagine the film as a documentary. Show Segments: Debate Question (02:49): What's the best way to reset your loop? Movie Review Non-Spoiler (12:22): Happy Death Day 2U (2019) Movie Review Spoiler (35:33): Happy Death Day 2U (2019) It Could Be Worse... (63:13) Wheel of Genres: Happy Death Day 2U as a documentary (66:51) Final Cut (72:18): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube or catch our IMDB page. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

The Velvet Buzzsaw elevator pitch: Pretentious art. Pretentious art critics. Hobo robots. Murder spheres. Join Texas Podcast Massacre as they eloquently critique the 2019 Netflix horror/art film Velvet Buzzsaw and reimagine it as a gritty crime film. Show Segments: Debate Question (03:08): What real-life art scares you? Movie Review (17:10): Velvet Buzzsaw (2019) It Could Be Worse... (56:10) Wheel of Genres: Velvet Buzzsaw as a crime film (01:01:08) Final Cut (01:07:45): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube or catch our IMDB page. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

The Jeepers Creepers 3 elevator pitch: BEatingU license plates. Both underacting and overacting simultaneously. So much failed romantic chemistry. Worthless Gatling guns. Join Texas Podcast Massacre and resident zoologist Taylor as we review listener pick from 2018 Jeepers Creepers 3 and reimagine it as a reality show. Show Segments: Debate Question (02:50): Where does the Creeper rank against other movie monsters?? Movie Review (13:25): Jeepers Creepers 3 (2017) It Could Be Worse... (01:02:45) Wheel of Genres: Jeepers Creepers 3 as a reality show (01:10:50) Final Cut (01:16:40): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube or catch our IMDB page. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

The Bird Box elevator pitch: Boy meets Girl. John Malkoviching all over the place. Confusing demon logic. People getting injured while blindfolded. Join Texas Podcast Massacre and Sandra Bullock-enthusiast Patricia as they review Netflix smash Bird Box and reimagine it as an action film. Show Segments: Song - Birds in a Box (0:06) Debate Question (05:42): What's the best animal to warn you about demon things? Movie Review (19:52): Bird Box (2018) It Could Be Worse... (01:09:22) Wheel of Genres: Bird Box as an Action film (01:14:00) Final Cut (01:19:45): Movie review scores from hosts and guests Connect with us: Texas Podcast Massacre is a labor of love for us longtime horror fans. If you love horror films or are even an Unsuspecting Victim, you can connect with us at texaspodcastmassacre.com, tweet us @TXPodMassacre, like us on Facebook, email us at texaspodcastmassacre@gmail.com, see our photos on Instagram, watch our music videos on YouTube or catch our IMDB page. Please rate and review us on all of your favorite podcast platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio. If you like the show tell your friends, and if you don't, then tell your enemies!

Nancy Opel is currently playing Madame Morrible in Wicked, which marks her 14th Broadway production. She earned a Tony nomination for her turn in Urinetown and her other credits include Beautiful, Honeymoon in Vegas, Cinderella, Memphis, Gypsy, Fiddler on the Roof and Evita. Opel has been seen on screen in All My Children, It Could Be Worse and more. Be sure to follow her on social media at @opelnyc.Hosted by Caitlin Moynihan, Andy Lefkowitz and Eric King

In this FUN SIZE episode Ream and Patrick talk about A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (which was suggested by our patron Causey)! Today's episode is sponsored by The Weisenheimers' It Could Be Worse podcast! The Weisenheimers are an award winning improv comedy group from Omaha, Nebraska. Listen to them every month on Sound Cloud, Stitcher and Apple Podcasts! Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-weisenheimers/it-could-be-worse Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/weisenheimers Follow Ream on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reamkore Follow Patrick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PatrickHastie Follow The Nostalgic Front on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NostalgicFront Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NostalgicFront Follow The Nostalgic Front on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenostalgicfrontpodcast/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenostalgicfront/ Buy a Shirt: https://teespring.com/stores/cool-shirts-ok-i-guess Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bRKIYZzYotQVTJKUWFMXA?si=dh2n7ZRaTiugCH6GZVTe0A Subscribe on Apple Podcasts (iTunes): https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nostalgic-front/id451098806?mt=2 Subscribe on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/patrick-hastie/the-nostalgic-front Go listen to all the other shows on the Brain Machine Network! http://brainmachinenetwork.com And remember, if you're not an NFer you're an MFer, so get the f*** outta here!

In this episode Ream and Patrick sit down with comedian TIM PLATT (Sesame Street)! Today's episode is sponsored by The Weisenheimers' It Could Be Worse podcast! The Weisenheimers are an award winning improv comedy group from Omaha, Nebraska. Listen to them every month on Sound Cloud, Stitcher and Apple Podcasts! Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-weisenheimers/it-could-be-worse Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/weisenheimers Follow Tim on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TimothyPlatt Follow The Nostalgic Front on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NostalgicFront Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NostalgicFront Get a T-Shirt: https://teespring.com/stores/cool-shirts-ok-i-guess Follow The Nostalgic Front on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenostalgicfrontpodcast/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenostalgicfront/ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bRKIYZzYotQVTJKUWFMXA?si=dh2n7ZRaTiugCH6GZVTe0A Subscribe on Apple Podcasts (iTunes): https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nostalgic-front/id451098806?mt=2 Subscribe on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/patrick-hastie/the-nostalgic-front Go listen to all the other shows on the Brain Machine Network! http://brainmachinenetwork.com And remember, if you're not an NFer you're an MFer, so get the f*** outta here!

Jay Armstrong Johnson is currently playing Raoul in the longest-running musical on Broadway, The Phantom of the Opera. He has previously appeared on Broadway in On the Town, Hands on A Hardbody, Catch Me If You Can and Hair. Jay’s screen credits include Quantico, Seeking, It Could Be Worse, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit and more. He will also be discussing his upcoming Halloween concert, I Put A Spell On You: The Return of the Sanderson Sisters! . Be sure to follow him on social media at @Jay_A_Johnson.Hosted by Beth Stevens, Paul Wontorek and Caitlin Moynihan.

This week's episode was a fun one for me. I talk at length about the new album by Amanda Shires (spoiler alert--it's great!). I spend some time talking about my 90s Ibanez Soundgear bass. I talk a bit about TV. And more! Here's the time index: 0:00 - Intro, including my dissatisfaction with Loot Crate 6:09 - Music Break 1 - "Born in this Town" from the Out from the Light record 6:40 - Music Talk including a revisit to the new Jayhawks record and an extended review of Amanda Shires' "To the Sunset." 18:10 - Music Break 2 - "Beautiful Disaster" from the Trigger Warnings & Sunshine album 18:41 - Talking about my Ibanez Soundgear bass. 27:54 - Music Break 3 - "What I'm Dying For" off of the It Could Be Worse album 28:23 - TV Talk including a little bit of WWE, a little Kimmy Schmitt, and a lot of Venture Bros. 45:38 - Music Break 4 - "Amanda, I'm Tired" from the It Could Be Worse album 46:07 - Outro, including announcing that we're turning 1 year old! Be sure to visit http://emptychecking.blogspot.com for photos and more!

This week is mostly about my pedal board. I spent a lot of time and money on it, so you're going to have to deal with me playing around with it. Or skip this episode. You do you. I also talked a little bit about my current listening which has been made up mostly by Mr. Big and Guided By Voices (the pairing we've all been waiting for!) and I talked about some other stuff in passing too. But it's mostly the board. Here's how the time broke down: 0:00 - Intro - Including a plug for my friends at Philosoffee at 3:33 and a little bit of wrestling talk at 7:45. 11:11 - Music Break #1 - "Nobody Else" from my It Could Be Worse album 11:41 - ULTRA SUPER MEGA BOARD!!! 46:40 - Music Break #2 - "Who I Am" also from It Could Be Worse 47:10 - Outro - Including a little bit more about the board that I forgot to mention but also my current listening starts at about 50:55. Thanks for your support! Check out the blog at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com.

This week's episode is a little different. Apart from mentioning some hats I bought in the intro, I mostly just talk about roughly a dozen records. Each of them in some way shape or form influenced my new album "It Could Be Worse," which is being released on May 18, 2018. This was a fun one for me. It's just the one subject, so I'm not going to do a time index this week, but I will say the songs that are played are both from my new album and are "Nobody Else" and "Always," in that order. Thanks for listening! Please check out the companion blog at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com for more stuff!

DON'T MISS THIS ONE! This week's episode gets bananas. I talk about the video game God of War for a little while, but the show REALLY gets going when I review the Hallmark movie "The Beach House" starring Andie MacDowell. That, plus music reviews of albums by Frank Turner, John Moreland, and a nod to Jason Isbell and some talk about my own music career as well. It's a good one. Dig it! 0:00 - Intro Stuff including a plug for my new album "It Could Be Worse." 8:12 - Music break #1 - "That Was Then" from "It Could Be Worse" 8:45 - Video Game Review: God of War (from the perspective of someone who didn't play it) 27:53 - Music Break #2 - "Remember Me" from the "Sorry I Didn't Mean to Shout" release 28:25 - Hallmark Movie review: The Beach House 38:12 - Music Break #3 - "The Best" from the "Ink Stained Fingers" album 38:43 - Music reviews of stuff by Frank Turner, John Moreland, and a nod toward Jason Isbell. 48:23 - Music Break #4 - "Please" off of the "Out from the Light" album 48:53 - Outro comments, including me plugging a gig. Thanks! Be sure to check out the companion blog at http://emptychecking.blogspot.com for more information.

Wesley Taylor got his BFA at the North Carolina School of the Arts before pursuing a career in acting. He’s made appearances on TV in The Good Wife, Looking, and of course SMASH, as well as the interweb series “Indoor Boys” and “It Could Be Worse.” Off-Broadway and regional credits include Little Miss Sunshine, Cabaret, An Act of God and Tales of the City. Taylor made his Broadway debut as Franz in Rock of Ages, going on to play Lucas Beineke in The Addams Family. Currently you can catch him in Spongebob Squarepants the Musical as the plotting protozoa Sheldon J. Plankton, which is what we’ll be chatting about today.Hosted by: Ryan Lee Gilbert, Paul Wontorek, Matt Rodin

Most of this episode is spent talking about music. I discuss my top ten favorite albums of 2017 and several "honorable mentions" that didn't quite make the list. Among the latter, I spend a lengthy amount of time talking about the latest and sadly LAST solo album from Gord Downie, "Introduce Yerself." After all the music talk, I touch on a few quick subjects, including my thoughts on the season finale of Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, a couple of notes on the WWE, and reviews of four weird, random sodas I bought from Cracker Barrel. Throughout the show, I also play snippets of "music only" mixes of several tracks off of my upcoming solo album "It Could Be Worse," which will be out in 2017, and we close out the show with a special Christmas gift for my dad. It's a jam packed episode! Here are the time-indexes for you skipper-arounders... 0.00 - Intro and Theme Music 1:17 - Greetings and Opening Remarks 4:53 - Musical Interlude #1 - A clip of "Always" from my upcoming album "It Could Be Worse." 5:33 - The Honorable Mentions, with particular attention to Gord Downie's "Introduce Yerself" at 7:00-15:43 30:39 - Musical Interlude #2 - A clip of "Everybody Shut Up" also from the upcoming album. 31:20 - THE TOP TEN ALBUMS OF 2017!!! (Ten-32:54, Nine-35:05, Eight-36:15, Seven-36:57, Six-39:13, Five-41:35, Four-43:09, Three-45:11, Two-47:11, One-50:56) 55:42 - Musical Interlude #3 - A clip of "Nobody Else" from the upcoming album 56:40 - A couple brief notes about the WWE. 59:45 - Thoughts on the finale of Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency. 1:01:16 - Four weird random sodas from Cracker Barrel 1:06:06 - Memories from Ham Days passed. 1:08:38 - A Christmas Gift for my Dad/Outro Thanks for your continued support! Happy holidays!

Welcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt: Empowering Actors to Create episode 13. Today we have Adrienne Lovette; actor, director, producer, and writer (she does it all)! We discuss the calm you feel when you know you’re on the right path, using art to start important conversations, and not fitting in the mold, but breaking through it! Adrienne Lovette is a New York City-based actor, director, producer and writer. She most recently wrote, produced, and starred in the feature film WHEN I'M WITH YOU, which screened at the Oscar-qualifying film festival Cinequest. It also screened at the Thessaloniki International LGBTQ Film Festival in Greece; the Golden Door International Film Festival; and the Sacramento Film and Music Festival, where it won Director's Choice for Best Feature Film. WHEN I'M WITH YOU is now available on Amazon Prime. She is currently promoting two short films called BLIND DATE and HIDDEN DAYLIGHT. BLIND DATE, a romantic comedy short, just premiered in Mumbai and San Diego. HIDDEN DAYLIGHT, a thriller short, is currently being submitted. Adrienne is also known for her roles in SUNLIGHT JR. (Tribeca Film Festival 2013) playing opposite Naomi Watts, and THICK HEART (Montclair Film Festival). Select television credits include GOTHAM playing opposite Donal Logue and Ben McKenzie, MR. ROBOT, and MASTER OF NONE playing opposite Aziz Ansari. Select webseries credits include IT COULD BE WORSE on Hulu as the character of Ruth and ADULTish on Youtube as the character of Monique. Adrienne is a director for the stage and screen, with productions spanning from off-Broadway to Eastern Europe. Some of her favorite directing credits include HIDDEN DAYLIGHT, SPRING AWAKENING, RENT, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE and PATIENT A. For more information and for her latest projects, visit www.TheGarageProductions.com Website: www.adriennelovette.com Production Company: www.TheGarageProductions.com Films: www.WhenImWithYou.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/AdrienneLovette Twitter: AFLovette, TheGarageEP, WIWYFilm Instagram: adriennelovette and TheGarageProductions

Samuel Fach comes around the corner with a bunch of massive club tunes. Elease is a love song and you can feel its power in every bit of the track. It rings all the bells and whistles that a dancer can possibly feel. It Could Be Worse swings along with a hypnotic bleep and some crowd moving synths, its a highly creative and contemporary track for the entactogenic dance floor. Philae is a multifaceted monster of its own kind. Let this spaced out track work its magic and get ready for teleportation. As if this wouldn’t be enough, Madmotormiquel & MoodMachine teamed up for a deeper version of Elease and lifted this track into spiritual heights. Artwork by One Eye Girl https://instagram.com/oneeyegirl

Samuel Fach comes around the corner with a bunch of massive club tunes. Elease is a love song and you can feel its power in every bit of the track. It rings all the bells and whistles that a dancer can possibly feel. It Could Be Worse swings along with a hypnotic bleep and some crowd moving synths, its a highly creative and contemporary track for the entactogenic dance floor. Philae is a multifaceted monster of its own kind. Let this spaced out track work its magic and get ready for teleportation. As if this wouldn’t be enough, Madmotormiquel & MoodMachine teamed up for a deeper version of Elease and lifted this track into spiritual heights. Artwork by One Eye Girl https://instagram.com/oneeyegirl

Samuel Fach comes around the corner with a bunch of massive club tunes. Elease is a love song and you can feel its power in every bit of the track. It rings all the bells and whistles that a dancer can possibly feel. It Could Be Worse swings along with a hypnotic bleep and some crowd moving synths, its a highly creative and contemporary track for the entactogenic dance floor. Philae is a multifaceted monster of its own kind. Let this spaced out track work its magic and get ready for teleportation. As if this wouldn’t be enough, Madmotormiquel & MoodMachine teamed up for a deeper version of Elease and lifted this track into spiritual heights. Artwork by One Eye Girl https://instagram.com/oneeyegirl

Samuel Fach comes around the corner with a bunch of massive club tunes. Elease is a love song and you can feel its power in every bit of the track. It rings all the bells and whistles that a dancer can possibly feel. It Could Be Worse swings along with a hypnotic bleep and some crowd moving synths, its a highly creative and contemporary track for the entactogenic dance floor. Philae is a multifaceted monster of its own kind. Let this spaced out track work its magic and get ready for teleportation. As if this wouldn’t be enough, Madmotormiquel & MoodMachine teamed up for a deeper version of Elease and lifted this track into spiritual heights. Artwork by One Eye Girl https://instagram.com/oneeyegirl

FTB podcast #229 features Owen Temple's Stories They Tell and Patty Larkin's Still Green.   Also new music from Pokey LaFarge, Mandolin Orange and more. Here's the iTunes link to subscribe to the FTB podcasts.  Here's the direct link to listen now! Show #229 PATTY LARKIN - It Could Be Worse  (Still Green) OWEN TEMPLE - Make Something  (Stories They Tell)THE DAVID MAYFIELD PARADE - Another Year (Good Man Down) MANDOLIN ORANGE - There Was a Time (This Side Of Jordan) (mic break) RYAN BONNER - The Rapture (Only When It’s Burning) SAMANTHA CRAIN - Somewhere All the Time   (Kid Face) THE WORTHLESS SON-IN LAWS -  And Now For The Good News  (No. 8 Wire) PATTY LARKIN - Down Through the Wood  (Still Green) (mic break) OWEN TEMPLE - Be There Soon  (Stories They Tell) RED DIRT RANGERS - Without My Baby  (Lone Chimney) DISAPPEAR FEAR -  American Artist   (Broken Film) POKEY LaFARGE - Won'tcha Please Don't Do It  (Pokey LaFarge) (mic break) PATTY LARKIN - Soon As I'm Better  (Still Green) OWEN TEMPLE - Man For All Seasons  (Stories They Tell) Here's the RSS feed: http://ftbpodcasts.libsyn.com/rss.  Freight Train Boogie podcasts also air weekly on RootHog Radio and on Rob Ellen's Flyinshoes Review. You can buy the Freight Train Boogie Americana  Android App from Amazon for only $1.99. (Oct. 10th, 2013) Bill Frater Freight Train Boogie

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