Podcasts about James Avery

Before he became a global box office superstar, Will Smith was a debt-ridden rapper given a shot at acting by Quincy Jones—and the result was one of the most iconic sitcoms of the 1990s. In this episode, we unpack the unlikely origin story of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, from an impromptu audition at a house party to the creation of a cultural phenomenon that redefined what a Black-led sitcom could be. We take a look at the show's signature mix of humor and heart, exploring how the Banks family—Uncle Phil, Aunt Viv, Carlton, Hilary, Ashley, and Geoffrey—provided the perfect backdrop for Will's street-smart charm. But this wasn't just a fish-out-of-water comedy. The show cleverly tackled race, class, identity, and adolescence, offering both laughs and life lessons in equal measure. From Carlton's unforgettable dance moves to powerful storylines about absentee fathers and racial profiling, Fresh Prince blended silliness with substance in a way few shows managed. We revisit emotional highlights like “Papa's Got a Brand New Excuse,” and explore how James Avery's Uncle Phil became one of TV's most memorable father figures. We also dive into the real-life drama behind the scenes—including Janet Hubert's controversial departure as Aunt Viv—and discuss how the cast ultimately found reconciliation decades later. With insights into the show's impact, its long-running syndication success, and its bold 2022 reimagining Bel-Air, we explore why this series remains a cultural touchstone more than 30 years after its debut. Whether you watched it live on NBC or discovered it through streaming, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air still has the power to make you laugh, cry, and sing along to that legendary theme tune. Join us as we look back at the show that took Will from West Philly to global fame—and changed the sitcom game forever. Talk2TheHand is an independent throwback podcast run by husband and wife, Jimmy and Beth. Obsessed with 90s nostalgia and 90s celebrities, we'll rewind the years and take you back to the greatest era of our lives.   New episodes bursting with nostalgia of the 90s released on Tuesdays. Please subscribe to our podcast and we'll keep you gooey in 1990s love. Find us on Twitter @talk2thehandpod or email us at jimmy@talk2thehand.co.uk or beth@talk2thehand.co.uk

Every opportunity to love that passes us by is gone forever. This sobering truth frames today's deep exploration of relationships, faith, and forgiveness through the lens of scripture and American heritage.Drawing a powerful analogy between relationships and building a house, Jesse illustrates how each choice to withhold love removes essential components from our most important connections. Eventually, with enough neglect, the entire structure becomes compromised. No relationship—whether with a spouse, child, parent, or friend—can withstand endless discarded opportunities to demonstrate care and commitment.Through a thoughtful examination of Matthew 26, we witness Christ's betrayal and Peter's denial alongside his extraordinary capacity for forgiveness. Even after Peter vehemently disowned him three times, Jesus welcomed him back completely. This profound example of restoration offers hope to anyone who has ever fallen short in their faith journey—which is all of us.The episode weaves together spiritual insights with America's founding principles, examining historical figures like James Otis and John Dickinson who risked everything for liberty. Their willingness to face torture, imprisonment, and execution for their convictions challenges us to consider what we're prepared to sacrifice for our own beliefs today. Through accounts of Christian martyrs and Medal of Honor recipient James Avery, we gain perspective on what genuine sacrifice truly means.Perhaps most provocatively, Jesse argues that liberty itself cannot be maintained apart from Christian principles and biblical foundations. Throughout world history, no society has sustained true freedom without these spiritual underpinnings—a relationship between faith and liberty that serves as both encouragement and warning for our nation today. Join us for this thought-provoking conversation that bridges personal devotion with national purpose.Support the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribe

Kevel CEO James Avery joins Eric Franchi and Joe Zappa on the pod to discuss how Kevel has evolved over the years, the current retail media landscape, and what the space will look like in five years. Also, Eric and Joe do a deep dive on Kevel's story, and the three workshop the company's messaging in real-time.

We head down under with returning guests, Series Composer Carl Johnson and Bad Guys artist Karine Charlebois along with Series Creator Greg Weisman! We discuss guest actors Jim Cummings, James Avery, and Kate Mulgrew. Introducing the Matrix. Dingo's character growth. Adapting the Dreamtime. And the episode's killer soundtrack! We also discuss where things could have been improved upon, the dangers of A.I., magic powder and so much more. Available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Audible, Spotify, and your podcatcher of choice! And join us on Patreon for the Exclusive Video Edition!  Follow us on Twitter at: @FromEyrieFollow us on Bluesky at: GargoylesPodcastFollow us on Instagram... Continue reading

Godfrey, Peter Gunz and Calise Hawkins discuss the latet video dropped by Lord Jamar calling out Godfrey, getting flack for an old video about James Avery and more!Legendary Comedian Godfrey is LIVE from New York, and joins some of his best friends in stand up comedy, Hip-Hop and Hollywood to talk current events, pop culture, race issues, movies, music, TV and Kung Fu. We got endless impressions, a white producer, random videos Godfrey found on the internet and so much more! We're not reinventing the wheel, we're just talking 'ish twice a week... with GODFREY on In Godfrey We Trust.Original Air Date 02.28.25-------------------------------

So the news is out - Kevel is acquiring Nexta. On this podcast special, James Avery, CEO and founder, Kevel and Martin Jensen, CCO and founder, Nexta, join ExchangeWire's John Still to discuss the deal, what it means to both companies and the state of European ad tech. Tune in to hear: What opportunities the deal offers to both companies Retail media in 2025: what are retail media's challenges, and how the new proposition fits into the landscape The strength of European ad tech

National Tie one on day. Entertainment from 1974. 1st crusade began, 1st superhero movie, Soviets crash 1st spacecraft into mars, 8 donkeys freed from jail in India. Todays birthdays - Bruce Lee, Eddie Rabbitt, Jimi Hendrix, James Avery, Curtis Armstrong, William Fichtner, Robin Givens, Jaleel White, Schrek the Sheep. Horace died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard    http://defleppard.com/Beff Jerky - TachyonI can help - Billy SwanBack home again - John DenverBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent     http://50cent.com/I love a rainy night - Eddie RabbittPurple Haze - Jimi HendrixFresh Prince of bel Aire TV themeRevenge of the nerds songFamily Matters TV themeExit - It's not love - Dokken    http://dokken.net/Follow Jeff Stampka on facebook, linkedin and cooolmedia.com

In September 2023, Schubes was joined by Delia in Vienna, VA to cover one of the wildest official installments of the PJO series. Also, Sherry led quite possible the best Q&A we've ever done! Topics include: Vanna White, The Flap, Uncle Rich, middle school cafeteria pizza, Chuck E. Cheese, handwriting, Clotho, Larry the Cable Guy, Cosmo, Scholastic Book Fair, Fight Club, Samwise Gamgee, Hot Hephaestus, Renesmee, Goldilocks, owl pellets, the lyre, dunking scorpions, The Balrog, Scooby Doo, James Avery, pickle juice, LazyTown, tofu scales, The Roman Empire, funky socks, Delilah Galapagos, Mark Sherbert, bird choices, "Pride, Prejudice & Percy Jackson," and more! TNO HoO Signed Posters & Beads: www.thenewestolympian.com/merch TNO live in VA & TX: www.thenewestolympian.com/live — Find The Newest Olympian Online —  • Website: www.thenewestolympian.com • Patreon: www.thenewestolympian.com/patreon • Twitter: www.twitter.com/newestolympian • Instagram: www.instagram.com/newestolympian • Facebook: www.facebook.com/newestolympian • Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/thenewestolympian • Merch: www.thenewestolympian.com/merch — Production —  • Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design: Mike Schubert • Editor: Sherry Guo • Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle • Art: Jessica E. Boyd — About The Show —  Has the Percy Jackson series been slept on by society? Join Mike Schubert as he reads through the books for the first time with the help of longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over Greek mythology. Whether you're looking for an excuse to finally read these books, or want to re-read an old favorite with a digital book club, grab your blue chocolate chip cookies and listen along. New episodes release on Mondays wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Dorn (Star Trek, Steelworks) joins us this week to share his record setting tenure throughout Star Trek as Worf along with the grounding and gratitude that has allowed him to maintain a love and passion for his character and cast mates. Michael talks about auditioning for the role with the likes of the late great James Avery and how embracing ‘being outsider' helped throughout the series. We also talking about escaping the Hollywood hamster wheel, his life changing prostate cancer diagnosis, and a great story onset Rocky where he was uncredited. Thank you to our sponsors:

My dawg QBobb back and we get into shenanigans. I laughed so hard this episode. Enjoy!!

On today's MadTech Daily: UK parliament passes new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (while calling a general election); OpenAI and News Corp strike a content deal; and Nvidia revenue beats even the highest expectations. Read more: • John Still on the uneasy alliance between publishers and advertisers • James Avery of Kevel on innovation in retail media • Drew Stein: Ad Tech is not Big Tech

On today's MadTech Daily, Dot brings you the latest, including: Google plans to run ads in AI Overviews, Amazon's growing revenue closes in on Meta, and TikTok lanuch a new AI tool for brands. • John Still on the uneasy alliance between publishers and advertisers • James Avery of Kevel on innovation in retail media

That's right. The man, the legend: Cameron Price. Join us as we embark on an adventure from Marlborough New Zealand to Marlborough United Kingdom. Meet the man behind Keyflow Feeds, and DJ Keyflow. With cameos from Jesse Campbell, Rebecca Howard and James Avery, this is not one to be missed.Bless, bless, bless, love you babes.Thanks mates xText Message the #BFOTS Hot LineBig fan of sosh-med? Come hang out!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eventingweekly/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093051393320

Doc: The Scorpion Team by Doc JungFor forty years a man has kept his silence, never telling anyone he has ever met or worked with or for. Not even his family could be told; or repercussions, removal from service, and forfeit of all benefits would result.The government didn't want you to know they had a secret weapon: three Special Forces teams put together with the best of the best. The Honorable President Ronald Reagan had his hands full with terrorists and the Cold War with the Soviet Union. When Iranian militants seized the U.S. Embassy in Tehran on November 4, 1979, under President Jimmy Carter's term of office, they held 52 Americans captive for 444 days. President Reagan knew he wasn't going to ever allow this again.Now one brave man breaks his silence after forty years to honor his brave fallen brothers, and tells all his story, so you will know that they really did exist and their missions really did happen, despite the government's coverup. This is the story of his life, his journey, his love of a lifetime that slipped away, and his struggles with PTSD and those who helped him along the way.About the AuthorDoc Jung is a retired military Veteran of 32 years of service. After retirement he worked for James Avery as a handmade jewelry tech. Then the opportunity came where he used his Airframe & Powerplant IA license to work for Texas Aircraft Manufacturing as their Quality Assurance Manager, which he still does today. His hobbies include, of course, target shooting and building handmade one-of-kind personalized birdhouses that reflect a person's personality. They are pieces of artwork and are on his Facebook page: HeyZombieLLC.Doc has always wanted to write books and even has some other rough draft books, but he has never pursued publishing them. This book is the true story he had to come out of silence to tell all, to honor his fallen Special Forces team brothers, to speak of his love of a lifetime that slipped away, and to reach out to those others who may be suffering from PTSD in hopes of stopping them from ending their own lives https://www.amazon.com/Doc-Scorpion-Team-Jung-ebook/dp/B0CVLCZYGY/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.FSH8lJRVHvT0yrSz0hUP-ISVC18Km0YClBZzvo4nr7GHbcfZMKe8H7p8hIeYiyw8ZR8--bK9xbYbaCNRw7kDO98mOsJwI9XtDoUtPSFTG1-EGRDd57w9bVryqyAROukO14S9MQ9IK9-7lf4F2Swlj2BPZBhopXy0mxrgqACaqTnQ1lU51q7-KjOD96miMdvB6X163vN3A_KY8w_2_kX8O9lOF5m8gVYjKRGqhjpoOzc.fJP-Vo7BEZqNN3Wq7khHRjpXsbZtC_axiAhN17styPs&dib_tag=se&keywords=Doc%3A+The+Scorpion+Team&qid=1712330891&s=books&sr=1-1http://www.KingPagesPress.com    http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/41124kpp1.mp3  

Join Justin as he chats with actor Karyn Parsons about making her film debut in a horror movie, Michael Jackson vs Prince, the influence of James Avery on and off set of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, her journey as an author, and more!Monsters, Madness and Magic Official Website. Monsters, Madness and Magic on Linktree.Monsters, Madness and Magic on Instagram.Monsters, Madness and Magic on Facebook.Monsters, Madness and Magic on Twitter.Monsters, Madness and Magic on YouTube.

In this ExchangeWire MadTech podcast special, Ciarán O'Kane is joined by James Avery, founder and CEO of Kevel, to discuss the retail media ecosystem. 

The boys take their time with quality as we review the first half of "Affliction"! This week, we reflect on Gary Graham (RIP) and his Trek contributions, the retro-continuity to fix a Voltaire lyric turning into solid gold, James Avery being the best guest star, and Phlox being incredulous for all of us. 

Joseph Marcell dropped by the pod this week to talk about his time as Geoffrey Butler on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Joseph shared with us stories about the show finding success, the importance of being the next major Black TV show after The Cosby Show, what it was like switching Aunt Viv's in the middle of the series, the emotions of the final episode, a funny James Avery story, and so much more!

Hayden Newman returns to discuss the Home media release date and potential streaming date for Reunion From Hell 2. We also do a spoiler free deep dive into the movie. Full movie review below. Reunion From Hell 2 Review Reunion From Hell 2 is a fantastic sequel to the first movie, and an improvement on the story of Riley Connor and his family.  It's Empire to A New Hope. RFH 2 is leaps and bounds better than its predecessor. The combination of the writing, acting, story, cinematography and chemistry between then actors draws you in to this thrilling Christmas time slasher.  Mark Patton is Comedy gold in his role as the roaming reporter who wants to cash in on the events from the first movie. Lisa Wilcox is a stunning replacement for Cathy Podewell as the matriarch of the Connor family. She goes through an emotional Rollercoaster as she and her family try to put the past behind them, and as the past comes back to haunt them.  Danny Hassel plays the role of "Everyone's favorite Uncle", and he plays it perfectly. He's funny, protective, caring, and supportive. Everything you'd expect from that character. Hayden Newman returns as Riley Connor and is less messed up in this movie. The events of the first movie still sit in his head, but he has a firm grasp on life and reality, until it all comes crashing down.  Lydia Manson as the best friend is perfect casting. She's sassy, provocative, and supportive, and her acting really shines during her emotional scenes, they make you feel her pain. James Stokes returns as Sheriff Mike, but this time he's much closer to Riley and his family.  James' acting is top notch exhibiting the full range of emotions. Whether he's the overprotective Sheriff or the kind, caring "Just Mike" Stokes finds a way to shine in all of his scenes.  Jake C. Young, plays the young and spunky Julian. Not much is known about Julian, but the way Young portrays him,  he is a perfect foil for Stokes' character. Seeing the two on screen together was very reminiscent of James Avery and DJ Jazzy Jeff, from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.  Evan J. Mackey and Darren Lee Cupp, are very relatable as best friends, Cameron and Wes. Their interactions felt real, and as a viewer made you think about about conversations you have with your own best friends. This acting team pulls you in, to every scene they are part of, like you're just "one of the guys".  Steve Holiskey plays Jason, in the traditional role of "Straight man" to the comedic Mark Patton. Steve's serious delivery of his lines and perfect timing, elevated the performance of whomever he shared the screen with. Mike Katz absolutely kills it in his role as Dawson. Katz' portrayal of the love interest Dawson, is a work of art. Though some of his dialog falls flat, his acting skills are above par. Whether he's portraying passion, humor, jealousy, or comedy, Katz goes above and beyond to make his role more than believable. Chris Redmond is added to the cast, as a recast of the character Chris. While the first actor to portray Chris was good, Redmond brings something different to the role. There's more passion, more on screen chemistry, making him a more realistic character. Typically recasts are bad but I think in this case, it works. Johnna Hodge makes a suprise appearance in this movie, and without giving anything away, her appearance will absolutely take your breath away. The way she commits to her role is stunning, and she definitely has one of the stand out scenes from the movie. Rounding out the cast is a very comedic Blake Holsworth. His role of Carl will leave you in stitches, and that is all I can say at this time. This movie has a great supporting cast, who nail there respective roles.  There are some spots where the delivery of lines feels a little flat and dry, but for these young actors it is entirely acceptable to watch, they absolutely deliver throughout and as I said before the chemistry pulls you in and you get invested in these characters as the movie progresses. Special effects are great, not just for an independent film, but for films in general. There are one or two death scenes where the SFX looked cheesy, but overall stellar special effects. The score and cinematography are years better than the fist outing. Its like the team found their footing with the first movie, and climbed for the gold with the second. Wide angles, pov shots, and gorgeous lighting movie this story along flawlessly. This coupled with the phenomenal score, leaves the viewer riveted for the entirety of the film. The deaths are cool but not gruesome. The love scene is tasteful, while still being sensual. The timing in this movie is on par with a big budget movie. It hits all the beats at the right times. There's drama, jump scares, and the hard one, comedy, and as the viewer you find yourself on the edge of your seat, occasionally laughing out loud from the depths of your soul.  To sum it all up. I will watch this movie again and again, and recommend it to anyone who will listen. Mark Patton's role as a roving reporter is a huge success and its due largely in part to the writing and directing of Hayden Newman. Seeing three Elm Street Alum on the same screen was a nostalgic blast from the past. Reunion From Hell 2 hits all the right beats, and will have no problem finding its place it horror history.  Paul H. 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My name is Rob Conery and I help developers of all sorts learn what's new with technology. I work at Microsoft as a Developer Advocate and I am fortunate to get invited to speak at global conferences from time to time. I have been working in the technology field full time since 1998 as a DBA and then a web developer. My original focus was the Microsoft ASP.NET stack, building tools like Subsonic and the first Micro-ORM: Massive. In addition I co-founded Tekpub.com (acquired by Pluralsight) with James Avery and co-host This Developer's Life with my friend, Scott Hanselman. I currently create videos for Pluralsight and build open source things as I can. You can find Rob Conery on the following sites: Website Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Medium Here are some links provided by Rob Conery: This Developer's Life The Imposter's Handbook: 2nd Edition PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Spotify: ⁠http://isaacl.dev/podcast-spotify⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠http://isaacl.dev/podcast-apple⁠ Google Podcasts: ⁠http://isaacl.dev/podcast-google⁠ RSS: ⁠http://isaacl.dev/podcast-rss⁠ You can check out more episodes of Coffee and Open Source on ⁠https://www.coffeeandopensource.com⁠ Coffee and Open Source is hosted by Isaac Levin (⁠https://twitter.com/isaacrlevin⁠) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coffeandopensource/support

National craft jerky day. Entertainment from 1992. 1st crusade began, 1st superhero movie, Soviets crashe 1st spacecraft into mars, 8 donkeys freed from jail in India. Todays birthdays - Bruce Lee, Eddie Rabbitt, Jimi Hendrix, James Avery, Curtis Armstrong, William Fichtner, Robin Givens, Jaleel White, Schrek the Sheep. Horace died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard http://defleppard.com/Beff Jerky - TachyonHow do you talk to an angel - The HeightsI'm in a hurry - AlabamaBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/I love a rainy night - Eddie RabbittPurple Haze - Jimi HendrixFresh Prince of bel Aire TV themeRevenge of the nerds songFamily Matters TV themeExit - It's not love - Dokken http://dokken.net/ https://coolcasts.cooolmedia.com/

Andrew Covato (Former Snap & Netflix Exec) and James Avery (CEO of Kevel) join for a special episode to talk all things retail media and measurement. Key topics include $AMZN playing nice with $SHOP/$META/$SNAP, where $TTD goes next, and how most ad platforms are ignoring the measurement realities of 2023.    ––––––––––––––––––––––– Where to find Andrew Covato: Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewcovato Where to find James Avery: Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyj/ — Where to find James and Daniel: LinkedIn: James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesborow/  Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldruger/  Twitter:  James: https://twitter.com/jamesborow  Daniel: https://twitter.com/ddruger — Don't miss an episode of Taking Inventory. Make sure to follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter! Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.takinginventorypod.com/

Ever wondered how a kid from the streets of Philly ends up living amongst Hollywood royalty? Get ready to jiggle out some nostalgia as we unravel the beats behind the iconic 90s sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. From the personal experiences that led Benny Medina to inspire the principal character, to how he ended up under the tutelage of music mogul Barry Gordy, we take you on a ride back in time to the creation of the Fresh Prince!Buckle your seat belts as we zoom into Will Smith's fashion choices and music career, and the indelible influence they had on the show. Remember the Air Jordan Sixes or the Nike Air Quantum Force? We take a look at how Smith's personal style found its way into the series, becoming a representation of the Philadelphia culture he came from. And let's not forget his music career that ran parallel to his acting - we've got the scoop on how his hit songs like 'Parents Just Don't Understand' and 'Summertime' influenced the show. From laughter to tears, Fresh Prince has given us some intense and memorable moments. Hold on to your seats as we revisit episodes that continue to resonate today, like when James Avery, playing Will's estranged father Lou, visited him in Bel-Air. We also delve into controversial moments off-screen, like Janet Hubert's departure and the subsequent introduction of Daphne Maxwell Reid. And wouldn't you want to know about the new Bel Air reboot, which promises a closer look at Benny Medina's real-life story? Come join us on this nostalgic journey, where we promise to hit you with the best of Fresh Prince, and a little bit more.Support the showBecome a supporter of the show here > https://www.buzzsprout.com/1729520/supportHey, Latchkey Kids,

Les, Kurt, and Jason have decided to stop promoting Hallmark and Lifetime movies when there's a strike, and instead focus on pop culture's unusual past, and this week it comes in the form of a 1988  pilot starring Morris Day! But first, Jason strongly objects to Les' “funny idea” that someone be murdered at/near one of his parties. Plus, Kurt's Blac Chyna news lets us all know that tattoo removal hurts, and we learn the Celebrity net Worth of Robin Givens and Pauly Shore! Then, it's talk to talk about Heart and Soul starring Morris Day, Tisha Campbell, and James Avery, but NOT Will Smith. But at least there's Barry Sobel and his very popular act (yet wildly offensive). What COULD have been a great fish out of water story instead turns out to be the leading to a movie about Ted Bundy not starring Redd Foxx.    Facebook : alifetimeofhallmark Instagram : lifetimeofhallmarkpodcast Theme song generously donated by purple-planet.com

James and Daniel welcome back James Avery, CEO of Kevel, for a special episode where they discuss all things Twitter (renamed X after recording) in response to the following Tweet from Elon Musk: “We're still negative cash flow, due to ~50% drop in advertising revenue plus heavy debt load. Need to reach positive cash flow before we have the luxury of anything else.” The guys discuss actions that Twitter can take to improve the current situation including: Using payments as a lever to attract and retain advertisers Rebuilding trust with advertisers and partners Eliminating restrictions on accessing the API  Leaning into integrations with Shopify How to combat Meta's aggressive push with Threads

EP12: James Avery, the founder and CEO of Kevel, talks about writing books, building APIs to power a new generation of walled gardens, and why over time retail media is going to get a lot easier to buy.James Avery is the Founder and CEO of Kevel, which offers a set of APIs for retailers, publishers and apps to build and launch their own custom ad platforms. As CEO, he has helped launch over 100 ad platforms using the Kevel APIs, helping businesses of all sizes drive new revenue and take back the Internet from ad tech giants like Google, Amazon, and Facebook. You can find James on Twitter and Threads @averyj and Linkedin

Join Amy and Tray in this heartfelt episode as they continue to share their incredible journey of love, faith, and self-discovery. You will learn practical strategies for maintaining balance and setting boundaries in challenging situations. There are also valuable insights into the powerful connection between emotions and physical health. Taking that connection into consideration Amy gives useful tools to help alleviate the physical toll those emotions can take on your body with intense emotional situations. The profound impact of emotional stress on overall well-being, sharing their realization that even when migraines are absent, other symptoms related to emotional stress may persist. They stress the significance of staying grounded in the present moment and commit to continuing their journey of service and following God's guidance. Whether you're seeking inspiration, guidance, or simply a relatable story, this episode has something for everyone.  KEY POINTS: Amy and Tray celebrated 24 years of marriage and Amy received a gold James Avery olive branch necklace, which symbolizes peace, love, and partnership.They talk about their involvement with a young single mom named Kaylee and her three little girls.They mentored and supported Kaylee like family, feeling led by God to help her.They had a series of events that led to taking care of Kaylee's girls.Intense stress and emotional crisis and the effects emotions play physically.Fight or flight responses, including panic, adrenaline, headaches, and physical symptoms.Mistakes they made in becoming overly attached and taking on too much.The importance of understanding how the body reacts in moments of crisis.They emphasize the need to set boundaries and avoid letting emotions consume them in similar situations.When you can't go for a walk, focus on stretching instead.Playing relaxing music to help with stressful situations.Epsom salt baths are a great way to relax and detox the body.Waking up all night with different scenarios and conversations in their mindGetting an IV to replenish fluids, electrolytes, vitamins, minerals, etc.Using a technique of visualizing a delete button to deal with intrusive thoughts.A massage can work out tension and help with blood flow and nutrient distribution.Tray acknowledges the need to keep moving despite feeling unwell.They discuss the importance of addressing emotional stress and its impact on physical health.Even in the absence of migraines other symptoms related to emotional stress can persist.The importance of focusing on the present.Committing to continue their journey of serving and following God's workThey plan to pray and focus on their teenagers as their current ministry LINKS MENTIONED: www.amycassels.com https://twitter.com/amy_cassels?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/acassels/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzoQfLNzz_ieatgaoWDTcw

You may have seen Chef James Avery on a few of Gordan Ramsay's cooking shows, working on the culinary team and sous chef positions for seasons. Or, you may be familiar with his incredibly well-known restaurants in booming Asbury Park, NJ: The Black Swan and The Bonney Read. Being a chef, mentor and entrepreneur that has gained tremendous respect and status from those around him - how did James get to where he is in such a competitive and creative industry? Listen and enjoy. Want to know more about Chef James Avery? Check out his background, or say hello on social! 

In the season premiere, Anil is chatting with Kevel (formerly known as Adzerk) Founder & CEO James Avery. You may not have heard of Kevel, but if you've spent any time on the internet after 2010, you've probably experienced its technology through the magic of online ads. The platform allows companies to build an ad server in just a few weeks. With early customers like Stack Overflow, Reddit and Yelp, find out how James turned his experiences running an ad network into a thriving platform that powered some of the internet's most trafficked sites.

When the artisan jewelers at James Avery create their pieces, they aim to make keepsakes that are imbued with meaning and that will be cherished by customers for a lifetime, if not more. Throughout Texas and beyond, their jewelry is often passed down from generation to generation. This deeply Evergreen® company is beloved by customers and employees alike.  In this Tugboat Institute® talk, CEO John McCullough shares some history of this remarkable company, from its humble beginnings to today. In addition, he shares the reasons why the company has gradually moved toward vertical integration. Although it comes with certain costs and limitations, vertical integration has afforded them a level of independence and agility that has allowed them to remain strong in the face of recent crises, and ultimately, to serve their community better. Listen and be inspired by the history and learnings of this profoundly People First and Purpose driven company.

Chef James Avery worked his way from a pizza delivery boy to sous-chef, under the tutelage of iconic chefs including David Burke and Gordon Ramsay. In 2010, James jumped on a TV opportunity to work on the culinary production team for Gordon Ramsay's hit FOX television show “Kitchen Nightmares.”  CJA stayed on as a Consulting Chef for one of the show's renovated New Jersey restaurants before making his way back to Michael Mina's Sea Blue. In 2011, James joined BR Guest Hospitality helping to open Dos Caminos and its three sister restaurants at Harrah's Resort in Atlantic City. The following year, he returned to FOX television as the Blue Team Sous Chef on Gordon Ramsay's culinary competition show “Hell's Kitchen” for seasons 11-14. In the summer of 2014 he became the Executive Chef of the Asbury Festhalle and Biergarten and Executive Chef/Partner at the Bonney Read. He opened a farm-to-table eatery Farmly Neighborhood, and eventually launched "The Black Swan" in Asbury Park, a European gastropub serving British/Irish fare, imported beers, wines, and craft cocktails. James is a legit entrepreneur and all-around good guy, residing in Wall Township, N.J. with his wife, Diana and four young children. Enjoy!   ⬇️ FOLLOW MORE HERE ⬇️  

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This weeks the guys talk about Uncle Phil played by James Avery. They give favorite moments, lines and episodes about the iconic character.

Kids are back to school, and Mamas are feeling loopy. A chance encounter with a college alum takes them back to their younger days when Karen was in the dirtbag dorm and Kalimba was keeping it cute with the James Avery girls. Switching gears, sloppily!, the Mamas have a few things to say about the fragile male ego. It is omnipresent and malignant when unchecked. Permission granted to tell an 8-year-old boy or a 50-year-old husband to get over themselves.

The guys talk about the character, Carlton Banks. They share their favorite moments, and give takes on the character, season by season.

This podcast is part ofhttps://www.retailpride.com/ ( the RETAIL IN AMERICA tour), my year-long journey to discover incredible retail heroes all across the country, celebrating our retail culture, community, and careers. Click the link and follow me on Instagram @retail pride to see everything, including past episodes of this podcast, videos, press for the tour, and future cities. And just added, there are now https://open.spotify.com/user/6bp8o0ctqnsm2s5rqe1cdvqpq?si=cdf908d3b2ba4861 (RETAIL IN AMERICA playlists) exclusively on Spotify that I have developed to celebrate the cities we have visited...one you might even play in your store! For this episode, we are in the Prima Vera room in the corporate campus of https://www.jamesavery.com/ (James Avery) in Kerrville, Texas, with http://linkedin.com/in/lindsey-tognietti-73b5194b (Lindsey Tognietti,) the granddaughter of Mr. Avery, and http://linkedin.com/in/john-mccullough-3359983 (John McCullough,) the CEO, https://www.jamesavery.com/ (James Avery) is a 68-year-old vertically integrated, family-owned company located in the heart of Texas Hill Country. All the jewelry is designed and crafted by skilled artisans using the finest materials worldwide. The company is a multi-channel retailer with over 110 James Avery stores in four states and is available at https://www.jamesavery.com/ (JamesAvery.com) and over 220 Dillard's locations.  This episode wraps up several weeks in Texas, which seems very fitting because this brand is a household name in this state. You are the epitome of retail in America!  A huge thank you to the three title sponsors fueling the https://www.retailpride.com/ (RETAIL IN AMERICA) tour and this podcast.  https://ads.spotify.com/en-US/ (Spotify Advertising )Spotify is the #1 podcast platform in the US and has grown to over 420M monthly unique registered users around the globe, over half of which are supported on the ad platform. Spotify advertising will help you reach and target your audience across devices, locations, and formats.  https://yoobic.com/ (YOOBIC )Over 300 companies in 80 countries trust https://yoobic.com/ (YOOBIC )to drive their retail performance at scale, get real-time visibility into multi-location business execution, digitized task management, and more.  https://www.kwi.com/ (KWI) is the industry's only true turnkey omni-channel platform for specialty retailers. With over 35 years of experience, let https://www.kwi.com/ (KWI) help you execute flawlessly with the features that matter most, including endless aisle, clienteling, mobile checkout, inventory management, e-commerce, and more.  With that, enjoy the show! Audio engineer https://www.deanalbak.com/ (Dean Albak ) Cover image shot by https://www.instagram.com/dukewinn.newyork/ (Duke Winn)

Welcome to The Restaurant Coach Podcast. It is the cure for the common restaurant. I wanted to share the new that the third book in the Your Restaurant Sucks Trilogy called Your Restaurant Culture Sucks is going to be available on Amazon around mid August and the audio book version should be available on Audible … Continue reading Episode 97 – How To Scale Your Restaurant Without Sacrificing Your Life with Chef James Avery →

James Avery is the founder and CEO of Kevel, which helps users launch their own custom ad platforms. After working as a consultant, James saw an opportunity to build a platform that helps businesses take control over their advertisements. Although it began as a side project, Kevel now works with brands such as Klarna, Ticketmaster, and Yelp.Episode NotesFrom consulting to building a software focused on advertising [1:02]Creating the systems needed to allow a company to thrive and prosper in the digital age [3:15]The mindset required to construct a sustainable, growing company [6:40]James's story securing Kevel's first big client [9:42]Kevel's decision to transition to remote teams  [14:31]Building a positive work environment and cultivating company culture while remote [20:44]Kevel's approach to advertising — keep it reasonable, seamless, and useful [25:28]The shifts in the advertisement industry and the importance of targeting [27:53]Jame's advice for business owners that want to understand advertisement prices and determine their CAC (customer acquisition cost) [34:37]Get more exciting entrepreneur content and podcast exclusives on StartupSavant.com. Watch Startup Savant founder interviews on YouTube and follow us on social media: InstagramTwitterLinkedIn

The guys talk about S1E7, “Def Poet's Society”. Mike hates the way he sounds recorded. Levi gives his birthday details and likes to vogue in his spare time, evidently. Mike continues to cough.

The guys discuss S4E20, “The Ol Ball and Chain”. Levi details his Cops watching phase and Mike wants to have his own studio audience.

The guys get to the point and discuss S1E20, “Nice Lady”. The guys segue to church and how long they used to be there. Levi shares a fish story.

S2E2, “The Mother of All Battles” is talked about. Mike and Levi share bullying stories they've witnessed/experienced.

The guys discuss S3E3, “That's No Lady, That's My Cousin”. Mike complains about delivery prices and Levi reveals his chocolate milk phase in college. They also reminisce on Polaroid pictures.

The guys discuss S3E24, “Six Degrees of Graduation”. Levi tells a story about his dentist and Mike rambles about what to expect after graduation. Each guy gives their thoughts on what it was like to graduate.

In part 2 of 2, Mike and Levi discuss some of their favorite Carlton moments and lines throughout the series.

The guys discuss S5E25, “For Whom the Wedding Bells Toll”. They talk about the weirdness of the episode as well as the after credits scene.

Richard Armour is a deeply experienced omni-channel retail executive having cut his teeth at Travelocity and Gamestop. Now he is helping drive the digital transformation for Michaels Stores, one of North America's largest provider of arts, crafts, framing, and more for makers and do-it-yourself home decorators. We dig deep into the evolution of e-commerce, how the blurring of the lines between digital and physical makes everything harder and how Michael's has been able to accelerate its transformation. We also unpack Richard's provocative statement that "everything is table stakes now" and lean how Michael's plans to build on their momentum going forward by maintaining a "test and learn" culture. But first we take on this week's news, including Steve's admonition to "Buckle Up Buttercup" in the face of escalating inflation. Then we discuss Kohl's Investor Day presentation, which seems long on ambition, but short on truly being remarkable. Then we delve into recent earnings reports, which mostly point to the strong getting stronger as e-commerce growth decelerates and the continuing struggles of disruptor brands (Stitch Fix, The Real Retail) to get on a glide path to profitability. ***************************************************To record a question for us go to  speakpipe.com/remarkableretail Kohl's Investor Day Presentation Steve's recent Forbes articles related to our news segment Is Kohl's New Strategy Merely A Slightly Better Version Of Mediocre? The Profitless Prosperity of Disruptor Brands The Stores Strike Back Again. Again. Past podcast episodes referencedWhy Does It Take A Crisis For Retailers To Innovate?War Comes to the Global Food Supply Chain About Richard ArmourRichard Armour is SVP, Ecommerce at Michaels, responsible for all aspects of the ecommerce business, including revenue accountability, content strategy, search engine optimization, product management, analytics & more. His focus is on reducing friction across the digital ecosystem to create a seamless omnichannel experience.Prior to Michaels, Richard was Vice President, Omnichannel for GameStop where he was responsible for the GameStop.com business and accelerating ecommerce growth and integrating the site and store experience.  He led several initiatives including the ecommerce redesign and replatform as well as launching an online advertising platform and program. Richard holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Dallas and an MBA in Marketing and Information Systems from Indiana University. He is also a board member with James Avery. About UsSteve Dennis is an advisor, keynote speaker and author on strategic growth and business innovation. You can learn more about Steve on his       website.    The expanded and revised edition of his bestselling book  Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption is now available at  Amazon or just about anywhere else books are sold. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a      Forbes senior contributor and on       Twitter and       LinkedIn. You can also check out his speaker "sizzle" reel      here.Michael LeBlanc  is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice.   He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience, and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career.  Michael is the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts including Canada's top retail industry podcast,       The Voice of Retail, plus  Global E-Commerce Tech Talks  ,      The Food Professor  with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois and now in its second season, Conversations with CommerceNext!  You can learn more about Michael   here  or on     LinkedIn. Be sure and check out Michael's latest venture for fun and influencer riches - Last Request Barbecue,  his YouTube BBQ cooking channel!

In this episode, hosts DJ Jazzy Jeff and Aida Osman talk to actor Adrian Holmes (Uncle Phil) about getting the call to play an iconic part, paying homage to James Avery (the original Uncle Phil) while taking the role in a new direction, and how success can look different to different people. Watch Will grapple with his own conception of success as he struggles to sustain fraying friendships from his old life while remaining true to himself in the fifth episode of Bel-Air, streaming now on Peacock. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Bonus Episode! What does Denzel, Will Smith, Tom Brady, LeBron James, Laurence Fishburne, Ghost, James Avery, James Earl Jones, and many others have in common? In this episode we take a look at different dads portrayed on television and ask ourselves, which tv dad is the best example of what we want a father to be. Which tv dad is the best example of how we should raise our own children?

Sam is back! This week on Food For Worms, the boys talk about the late Bob Saget, James Avery and the Every Time I Die break up. From there the boys share stories from the mosh pits of yore and the emotional whiplash of the recently announced “When We Were Young Festival”. We catch up and dust off some GRAB BAG questions and talk about their impending one year anniversary. Have. A. Good. Day. Submit Anonymous Topic & Questions: https://bit.ly/FFWGRABBAG This episode of the Food For Worms Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use our referral link and get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp at: https://betterhelp.com/foodforworms #Sponsored Find us on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts. You'll find us on most socials at: @foodforwormspodcast, @legendarien & @noshirt_noshoes_ Inquiries: foodforwormspodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/food-for-worms-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/food-for-worms-podcast/support