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Win the Masters and score a lot of cool stuff; (10:00) Mark Stoops and Willie Rodriguez on TE play; (20:00) David Sisk of Cats Illustrated on Florida's NCAA title; (39:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods on the Gators' comeback; (59:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore returns and Jeff Spicoli has a problem...
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The Daily Quiz - Entertainment, Society and Culture Today's Questions: Question 1: What is the name given to parts of the world where the population lives significantly longer than average? Question 2: Which actor played the role of Jeff Spicoli in Fast Times at Ridgemont High? Question 3: In Greek mythology, what did Jason steal from his Uncle Pelias? Question 4: Which sign of the zodiac is commonly represented by a bull? Question 5: Which Roman soldier pierced the crucified Christ on His side with his spear. Question 6: Which of these quotes is from the film 'Clash of the Titans'? Question 7: Who was the Greek god of prophecy and archery? Question 8: The Model S is a car made by which manufacturer? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sean Penn is a powerhouse film performer capable of intensely moving work, who has gone from strength to strength during a colorful film career, and who has drawn much media attention for his stormy private life and political viewpoints. Sean Justin Penn was born in Los Angeles, California, the second son of actress Eileen Ryan (née Annucci) and director, actor, and writer Leo Penn. His brother was actor Chris Penn. His father was from a Lithuanian Jewish/Russian Jewish family, and his mother is of half-Italian and half Irish descent. Penn first appeared in roles as strong-headed or unruly youths such as the military cadet defending his academy against closure in Taps (1981), then as fast-talking surfer stoner Jeff Spicoli in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982). Fans and critics were enthused about his obvious talent and he next contributed a stellar performance alongside Timothy Hutton in the Cold War spy thriller The Falcon and the Snowman (1985), followed by a teaming with icy Christopher Walken in the chilling At Close Range (1986). The youthful Sean then paired up with his then wife, pop diva Madonna in the woeful, and painful, Shanghai Surprise (1986), which was savaged by the critics, but Sean bounced back with a great job as a hot-headed young cop in Colors (1988), gave another searing performance as a US soldier in Vietnam committing atrocities in Casualties of War (1989) and appeared alongside Robert De Niro in the uneven comedy We're No Angels (1989). However, the 1990s was the decade in which Sean really got noticed by critics as a mature, versatile and accomplished actor, with a string of dynamic performances in first-class films. Almost unrecognisable with frizzy hair and thin rimmed glasses, Penn was simply brilliant as corrupt lawyer David Kleinfeld in the Brian De Palma gangster movie Carlito's Way (1993) and he was still in trouble with authority as a Death Row inmate pleading with a caring nun to save his life in Dead Man Walking (1995), for which he received his first Oscar nomination. Sean then played the brother of wealthy Michael Douglas, involving him in a mind-snapping scheme in The Game (1997) and also landed the lead role of Sgt. Eddie Walsh in the star-studded anti-war film The Thin Red Line (1998), before finishing the 1990s playing an offbeat jazz musician (and scoring another Oscar nomination) in Sweet and Lowdown (1999). The gifted and versatile Sean had also moved into directing, with the quirky but interesting The Indian Runner (1991), about two brothers with vastly opposing views on life, and in 1995 he directed Jack Nicholson in The Crossing Guard (1995). Both films received overall positive reviews from critics. Moving into the new century, Sean remained busy in front of the cameras with even more outstanding work: a mentally disabled father fighting for custody of his seven-year-old daughter (and receiving a third Oscar nomination) for I Am Sam (2001); an anguished father seeking revenge for his daughter's murder in the gut-wrenching Clint Eastwood-directed Mystic River (2003) (for which he won the Oscar as Best Actor); a mortally ill college professor in 21 Grams (2003) and a possessed businessman in The Assassination of Richard Nixon (2004). Produced by John C. McGinley and Angie Quidim Copyright TME Productions 2023-2024 all rights reserved May not be used without permission. Contact connectivetissuejcm@gmail.com
Oscar-Winning Writer/Director Cameron Crowe (Jerry Maguire, Almost Famous, Fast Times at Ridgemont High) talks with Says Who Sports about a celebrated career that was launched when he became the youngest writer ever for Rolling Stone as a teenager and traveled with the biggest rock bands in the world, including the Allman Brothers Band and Led Zeppelin, wrote the best-selling novel Fast Times at Ridgemont High and later wrote the screenplay for the movie, wrote and directed such films as Say Anything, Jerry Maguire and Almost Famous, won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, won a Grammy Award, was nominated for a Tony Award, directed acclaimed music documentaries about Pearl Jam and David Crosby, created the Showtime series Roadies, and much more! Crowe's directorial debut as a teenager, the long-lost and newly released Heartbreakers Beach Party, about the legendary Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and the hijinks and high-energy surrounding the making of their third album, Long After Dark, was banned by MTV after one airing in the summer of 1983 due to what the network generally described as inappropriate reckless content. Crowe and producing partner Greg Mariotti, along with Petty's daughter, Adria, have now brought the film to theaters and streaming in all its early Petty-era glory. Crowe shares special stories and anecdotes about the making of the movie, including Petty's self-professed connection to Jeff Spicoli, Crowe's iconic lovable stoner character played by Sean Penn in Fast Times. Crowe also shares memories from his time on the road with the Allman Brothers Band in the early Seventies and recalls the magic of what it felt like to be standing onstage watching the band play four hour shows, and his gratitude for guitarist Dickey Betts for trusting him and opening the "band access" door to Crowe. Crowe, who is working on a film with/about legendary singer/songwriter Joni Mitchell, shares nuggets about his friendship with Mitchell, including the profound impact her music had on a young Crowe growing up in a household where rock music was essentially off-limits, and the wisdom he has gained from Mitchell via their conversations. Crowe discusses the making of Fast Times at Ridgemont High, including battles with the studio to release the film and the unexpected and mind-blowing crowd reaction to the movie in a theater on Opening Weekend. Crowe pays much respect to director Amy Heckerling, who championed Fast Times and led the way for directors including an up-and-coming John Hughes in the making of teen films in that era. Crowe also talks about Penn's immense impact on the film, including witnessing Penn's supreme confidence and skill as a young actor and his unique approach to playing the role of Spicoli. Crowe shares special memories of the making of Jerry Maguire, including humorous moments on the set with sports agent mentor Leigh Steinberg, his respect for and friendship with former NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe, who inspired Crowe in his creation of the fictional character that played the quarterback and prospective top NFL draft pick in the movie, and the awe-inspiring skills of actor Tom Cruise, who played the title character and whom Crowe describes as committed in the strongest way to understanding and respecting the roles of all members of the movie-making team and to helping Crowe realize his vision for the film. Crowe also discusses much about Almost Famous, including the influence on the movie of those nights he spent as a teenager watching from the stage as the Allman Brothers Band played marathon shows.
There are few actors left who embody the ethos of old Hollywood. Sean Penn is one of them. We got together at his place for a face-to-face exploration of Sean's life and career. We discussed how his childhood in Malibu helped him create the iconic Jeff Spicoli, and how his first acting coach still shapes him today. We speak of his friends — Brando, DeNiro, and Scorsese — legends whose reputations, work ethic, and willingness to keep learning shaped their characters and their lives. Spending an hour in his presence is a masterclass in the pursuit of being a better creator, and a better human. Follow me on Instagram at @davidduchovny. Stay up to date with Lemonada on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium. And if you want to continue the conversation with other listeners, join the My Lemonada community at https://lemonadamedia.com/mylemonada/ For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More thoughts on boxing, reel life and real life criminals, action figures in my pants, MC Lyte is cool as hell, talking like Alan Alda, one of the dumbest motor vehicle accidents ever, being a Dumas, Ryan Gosling is pretty damn good, bits and pieces of an amazing song, Jeff Spicoli and Spanish class, a pistol in Pleasant Hill aka Gunfight on Kimberly Circle, John Dahl is a genius, Professor Pullman, the great Caruso, shattered windows, lookout for The Lookout, Ivan the terrible, Paul Newman was a legend, she wore blue velvet, Jack Nicholson is without peer, please mister postman, and a final word from Hercule Poirot. Stuff mentioned: Sergey Kovalev vs. Robin Sirwan Safar (May 18, 2024), Olexander Usyk vs. Tyson Fury (May 18, 2024), The Silent Partner (1979), Predator (1987), Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989), Alexandre Dumas The Three Musketeers, The Fall (2024), The Fall Guy (1981-1986), Saturday Night Live Beavis and Butthead (2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86qKgK0asGo), The Stunt Man (1980), Dusty Springfield "Bits and Pieces" (1980 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQiA-bdGUgk), Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), Kill Me Again (1989), Red Rock West (1993), Twin Peaks (1990-1991), The Last Seduction (1994), Jade (1995), The French Connection (1971), NYPD Blue (1993-2005), Kiss of Death (1995), Kiss of Death (1947), Session 9 (2001), The Lookout (2007), Wall Street (1987), Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle (1994), The Underneath (2005), An Inconvenient Truth (2006), Absence of Malice (1981), The Verdict (1982), Twilight (1998), Blue Velvet (1986), The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981), The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946), and A Haunting in Venice (2023).
GNARLY! Quick, what's the first thing you think of when we mention the 1982 teen raunch-fest movie "Fast Times at Ridgemont High?" Is it the EXTREMELY uncomfortable sex scenes involving very young high schoolers? Or maybe Phoebe Cates and the famous pool scene? Nah, we all know the real hero - and comedic genius - of Ridgemont High was surfer burnout Jeff Spicoli! I'M SO WASTED!
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All of Leonardo DiCaprio's scenes as Rick Dalton in Quentin Tarantino's movie-making love-letter 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' If you're new to the podcast, there's an episode just for you. Previous All Their Scenes episodes: Phillip Seymour Hoffman in 'Charlie Wilson's War' Michael Keaton in 'Jackie Brown' and 'Out of Sight' as Special Agent Ray Nicolette. Paul Newman in 'The Verdict' Sean Penn as Jeff Spicoli in 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' Warren Zevon on David Letterman
Six hundred consecutive weeks is a long time and we had every intention of celebrating this milestone with dignity and class unlike the previous 599 episodes, but then we invited a washed up game show host to hang out with us and somewhere along the way, it all went horribly wrong. On Episode 600 of Trick or Treat Radio we are joined by Rocky to play a new spin on a classic game show, we induct our first entrants into the Trick or Treat Radio Pantheon, and we put our friendships to the test. So grab a lump of coke, help us #ReleaseTheExtendedTuck, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: No IT on Mount Olympus, Uncrustables, Szandora LeVay, Tuck Dance, MZ's DSLs, Buffalo Bill, the sweltering hot old studio, MZ Untucked, TSL, Powder, Lex Luthor, Zack Snyder's Extended Tuck, #ReleaseTheExtendedTuck, Vince McMahon is the lowest form of human, RIP Jesse Jane, RIP David Emge, Basket Case 2, Camel Decapitation, Ted Levine, Cannibal Run, Jeff Spicoli, Kraven Buttstuff, Dixon Bawls, The Nearlydead Game, Two Joint Conversion, Marry F*ck Kill, Leatherface, Pinhead, baby bjorn, Ravenshadow's shopping spree, Jumpin Jack Buttstuff, the first entrants into the Trick or Treat Radio Pantheon, my Blood Pigs sense is tingling, The Void, Miami Connection, Neon Maniacs, Astron-6, Kurando Mitsutake, Manborg, Father's Day, Barry Keoghan, Vader CPAP Variant, Watch This with Rick Ramos, Slaygoth, Air Sharkie, Bananafingaz, Everyone Will Burn, Everybody Burns, send our regards to Craven Buttstuff, a lump of coke, 1,452 podcast episodes, the Pinnacle of Podcasting, Untucked: The Trick or Treat Radio Story, Nub Snubbed, Hard to Jerk Off When You Have Hooves, You Are Your Own Cuck, Bodega Beefpie, Throwing Hands with Kraven Buttstuff, and Release the Extended Tuck.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show
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Elmore Leonard's cocky, energetic ATF Agent Ray Nicolet is a key protagonist in his book 'Rum Punch'. For Quentin Tarantino's film adaptation of 'Rum Punch', 'Jackie Brown', the character, now named "Ray Nicolette" was embodied by the brilliant Michael Keaton with a perfectly cocky, energetic physicality. While cinematic universes are commonplace nowadays, in 1997 it was a surprise to see the character appear, uncredited, in Steven Soderbergh's adaptation of Leonard's novel of the same name, and even more rewarding to get a couple of additional character dynamics revealed by Keaton's similarly smart and self-aware performance. In this episode, much as I did in Episode 157 with Paul Newman's scenes from 'The Verdict' and in Episode 152 with Sean Penn's Jeff Spicoli scenes from 'Fast Times'...I go through all of Keaton's scenes from 'Jackie Brown' and 'Out of Sight' and offer up full appreciation. Also: a quick look back at Keaton's first real starring performance in 'Night Shift' with Henry Winkler and Shelly Long.
We hear from Justin Edwards on his performance in Toronto; (20:00) we talk UK football and basketball with BBN Tonight's new co-anchor, Maggie Davis; (41:00) UK's newest assistant baseball coach, Austin Cousino, the former gold glove-winning centerfielder is out on the recruiting trail and checks in with us; (1:01:00) WKYT Sports Director Brian Milam on how he's splitting time between his station and WYMT in Hazard and Jeff Spicoli pays the price for being late to class…
“Reading is not for play. It is to gain knowledge” Stella Adler The Art of Acting[i] and she adds that “I, for instance, am very strict about what I eat and I'm equally strict about what I read.” In keeping with our season theme of going back to the basics, and building the strongest 2.0 version of ourselves, I'm skipping to episode #199[ii] on “The Neuroscience of Self-Belief and Our Identity”[iii] from Feb 2022. For those who are returning guests, welcome back to The Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast, where we cover the science-based evidence behind social and emotional learning (for schools) and emotional intelligence training (in the workplace) with tools, ideas and strategies that we can all use for immediate results, with our brain in mind. For those who haven't met me yet, I'm Andrea Samadi, an author, and an educator with a passion for learning and launched this podcast to share how the understanding of our complex brain transfers into our everyday life and results. On this episode #288 we will cover: ✔ A review of The Neuroscience of Self-Belief and Our Identity ✔ How Belief in Ourselves Develops and Changes Over Time ✔ Top 5 Lessons Learned from Stella Adler's “The Art of Acting” ✔ Why Continual Study is Important When I looked back to EP 199 on “The Neuroscience of Self-Belief and Our Identity” I noticed that we opened with a quote from the late Bob Proctor, and a meeting with my friend Patti, who worked closely with Bob's seminars over the years. Patti and I met a few weeks after Bob moved from what he would say was the physical plane, to the spiritual, and we talked about some of the important lesson learned, and knowledge gained from those days working in the seminar industry, and how they've impacted our daily life since then. Concepts based on our beliefs like: “All things are possible if you believe. “Our results are all based on our beliefs” “If we don't like what's going on outside, we've got to go inside, and change our beliefs.”[ii] --Bob Proctor These ideas were at the core of every seminar Proctor conducted, and he would travel the globe presenting these ideas in a way that would captivate and change the lives of his listeners globally. Now I sold seminars for Bob from 1999 to 2002 and every time he would come up with a new seminar, people would say the same thing. What's new with this one? I'd explain that this new seminar had a different angle but some people would challenge this new angle and say, “that's kind of what we learned in the last seminar” (belief in ourselves) to do xyz and the answer was yes… belief is behind everything we want to do… it's at the heart of every seminar. It's also something that takes time to develop. I've heard it described in different ways. It's like pouring a drop of red food coloring into a glass of water, and you stir it once, and the red coloring disappears. We've got to keep putting the red drops into the water, to notice the change in color. It's not easy to notice at what point the color goes from clear to red, as this change takes time. Just like the belief we must have in ourselves that develops over time. It's difficult to put belief into words, or know when we've got it, or not, but it can be seen easily by others. I saw it while interviewing Ryan O'Neill on EPISODE #203[iv] on “Making Your Vision a Reality” because I knew Ryan BEFORE he achieved the goals he had set for himself, and remember when they were just ideas, written down. Watching his success over the years has been nothing short of incredible, and the change shows up for Ryan on the outside. His knowledge, confidence, and success in his daily life, shows up clearly with his demeanor, as his work now is being showcased globally, on the Discovery Channel[v], and he himself agreed with me when I pointed this out to him. Over time, he could see it himself, but like the food color in the water, it is difficult to pinpoint the change as it's occurring. How do we change our belief and identity over time? Other than continual study, and learning that leads to growth, what else would the experts in the field of learning suggest? We can review the science behind self-belief, and where belief exists in the brain, by going back to EP 199 where we covered this, but today, I've got to go back to the seminar industry, because so much of what yielded success in those early days, worked for some reason, (I can list so many who have surpassed their goals with these principles) so my goal today is to revisit these age-old strategies, that have been around for over 2,000 years. Today's episode takes us back to this one book that speaker Bob Proctor would talk about in every seminar, and even in his book, Change Your Paradigm, Change Your Life[vi]. If you've ever been to one of his events, you'll know what I'm talking about. He would say “You know, you've got to read Stella Adler's The Art of Acting” whether he was talking to a regular person, like you or me, or an Oscar Award Winner, like Phil Goldfine[vii], who listened to what Bob told him, then took the action that led to his Oscar Award in 2014. I remember Phil standing and holding this prestigious award at the last seminar I attended in January 2016, explaining that it all started when Bob told him to write down his goals, and he did, and the next thing I knew, here he was, standing up and holding his Oscar, while the audience just listened to how simple it was for him to achieve it. Phil Goldfine would tell you it was just his belief that did it, and he went on to use the same principles to achieve something next with swimming, something he had yet to perfect, that I'm sure he has achieved by now. It took me two seconds to find an interview from 2019 with Phil Goldfine that showed me he DID in fact hit his swimming goal, and many others that he declared back in 2016 when he showed us his Oscar. What he said got him there was “action”[viii] and that's one of the secrets within the pages of that book that Proctor recommended we read every seminar, The Art of Acting. Stella Adler's technique, called “Method Acting” is founded on an actor's ability to imagine a character's world. Now it's all starting to make sense to me why Proctor would love this book, and talk about it so much, as he would hold his hand out and get us to all look up into the air, and “build our castles in the sky.” He was trying to get us to “imagine” the world we wanted to build. It's called “Method Acting” and now I can see exactly how acting is connected to self-belief, building our identity, and goal-achievement. Stella Adler was the only American artist to study with Konstantin Stanislavski, a prominent figure in Russian theatre and her technique encouraged actors to expand their understanding of the world, in order to create compelling performances. You know, what we don't understand, or we don't connect with, we tend to ignore, and that's what I did when Bob talked about acting. I remember thinking, oh shoot, here he goes again about that acting book, as he would stand on stage, and explain how Laurence Olivier could transform his character, and move his audience, using something called “Method Acting.” Now I'm not at all into movies, and not usually star stuck by actors or fame as I've met many from this industry along the way, and I marvel at how they do what they do, but I'm most interested in the journey that got them to where they are today. I met film Director David Webb[ix], while he was shooting the horror film Taking Lives, with Angelina Jolie, Colin Farrell[x], while he was filming A Home at the End of the World, and they were both “out of character” and relaxing, just chatting to me about what they were working on. Then, I sat at a lunch table next to Stephen Spielberg[xi], and listened to what his day to day conversations, which was nothing out of the ordinary, but when I met Sean Penn, I KNEW he was an actor. Sean was in a swimming pool, with sunglasses on, and introduced himself to me as “hey, I'm the make-up guy” with an accent anyone from the 1980s could place, and I just laughed, knowing full well that he was playing the character of Jeff Spicoli, from Fast Times at Ridgemont High, just to see my reaction. I glanced over at his wife, Robin Penn at the time, and just laughed. This was no make-up artist. He was Jeff Spicoli, and we all knew it. He was “Method Acting” and it's taken me almost 20 years to learn about this method. This weekend I finally read the book that Bob Proctor would recommend in every seminar, Stella Adler's “The Art of Acting.” I never understood what an acting book would have to do with setting and achieving goals, so I brushed it off, and never read it. What a huge mistake. Just a glance at the table of contents and the lights went on (pun intended). Stella Adler was teaching acting in a way that Proctor taught us success principles in the seminar world. “You'll never be great unless you aim high” or “ideas are difficult because they are on paper, but read them several times slowly, the ideas will become yours and you'll be able to give them back.” Stella Adler Bob's practices were right in line with Stella's. He used to have us focus on a sentence, word by word, until we integrated the idea into our daily life (Thomas Troward as an example). So what does acting, a profession that's almost 2,000 years old, have to do with goal-setting and achievement?[xii] I didn't see it either, until I actually read “The Art of Acting” and started to put the pieces together. There is a connection between reaching those high levels of achievement, that leads to a change in self-belief, and it begins with an understanding of “the stage” that Stella Adler outlines in her book. I found an article written by Amy Beilharz, that outlined the Top 4 tips from this book, that translates to our everyday life, called “What Do the Oscars and Your Success Have in Common.”[xiii] She talks about “acting” as “doing” describing the lessons she learned in the book. This book is something you just have to read, and you'll see what I mean as you will see something in yourself, that you might not have seen before. She outlines 22 lessons, that were her classes, and begins with a powerful story from Laurence Olivier. I heard this story over and over again from Proctor, and I used to zone out because I just didn't see what was so profound about some actor on stage, but after reading these pages, I began to connect the dots. Proctor tells it better, but the main idea is that Laurence Olivier played Othello in a way that one night, blew the entire audience away. At the end of the show, everyone asked him “how did you do it” and he said “I don't know” because he really didn't understand what he did. He later discussed on interviews that he had massive anxiety about this, as he didn't know how to replicate what he had done, and worried he'd never be able to do it again. I KNOW WHAT HE DID. And it took me back to PART 5[xiv] of our Think and Grow Rich book study, where we learned about how to transmute our energy from one form into another. It's one of the “Secrets” is in the pages of Stella Adler's “The Art of Acting” that explains why Laurence Olivier moved his audience. He became someone else while he was on stage in a way that no one had seen before. Like Sean Penn who became Spicoli, he became Othello in a way that hit the audience from the spiritual, intellectual and physical mind, and it was masterful. It was unforgettable. I bet it took the breath away from those watching. It shocked Laurence Olivier just as much as it shocked his audience. You'll know what I mean when you think of an artist that hits you to the core on all 3 levels (spiritual/soul, intellectual/ mind, and physically as you can feel the performance). I can name a few artists I've seen who can do this. Think about this for a minute? Can you? Who moves you to the core when you watch them perform, that you can barely speak? You're captivated. That's Stella Adler's “The Art of Acting” And it takes the belief of the artist FIRST. REVIEW AND CONCLUSION: To review this week's Brain Fact Friday, we went back to EP199 on “The Neuroscience of Self-Belief and Our Identity”[xv] that took us back to improving our self-awareness that we covered on EPISODE #2[xvi] of our podcast back in July of 2019. We looked at where self-belief and our identity exist in the brain and we pondered: Where does self-belief come from? How does it get instilled in us? How can we inspire it in others? Then we looked at Stella Adler's “The Art of Acting” to see what acting has to do with self-belief, our identity, goal-setting, and goal-achieving. There were many timeless lessons in the pages of her book, and I do hope that you will read this book yourself, but here are the ones the stood out the most to me. ACTING IS DOING: (Class 3) She says that “you learn acting by acting” and isn't that true, that we learn when we take action. But Stella Adler was very strict with the actions that she takes. She said it in the beginning that she is strict about what she eats, and equally as strict about what she reads. She was also very strict about how someone stands, walks and presents themselves saying “if your body is not in good shape, your acting cannot be in good shape.” (p18). THE ACTOR NEEDS TO BE STRONG: (Class 4) where she reminds us again of the importance of health and sitting upright, not looking like we have “broken bodies that turn inward.” I can just imagine her yelling out “sit up straight” to her students, as I remember that was the key to projecting our voice when I was in choir in 5th We were taught to breathe from our diaphragms and she explains this with the importance of projecting our voice. And to build our voice she suggests “to read an editorial aloud every day.” First, read it with a normal voice, and then your voice should get “bigger and bigger, stronger and stronger.” (p55). I can tell you for sure that recording solo podcast episodes has helped me to build my voice. I know I speak much differently into the microphone, than I do if I'm talking to someone in person, or even on the phone. My WHOOP device logs my heart rate that goes well into the target heart rate zone every time I record my voice, and over time, I do see this practice has helped me to improve my speaking and presentation skills. I know there's ALWAYS room for improvement here, but that's what Stella wants us to remember. DEVELOPING THE IMAGINATION: (Class 5) Stella reviews the importance of health again here, and how “we are instruments of our bodies, and have to keep them in optimal condition.” (Page 63). We've focused entire episodes to the theme of health (mental and physical) on this podcast, as I also believe that without our health, we are at a disadvantage, but she connects this to our ability to create something in our minds. Stella teaches her students how to “live imaginatively” building images on the screen of our mind first saying that “anything that goes through your imagination has a right to live.” (Page 66). She has many exercises in this class to build up your imagination faculty so you can “bring aliveness” to your acting, which is much different than just acting “the facts.” She says that “you must give back life and not death.” YOU MUST DRESS THE PART: (Class 16) This chapter we heard over and over again in the seminars, as Proctor lived it himself. It was rare to see him wearing jeans, even when I had to drop something off at his house, he would be dressed up. He talked about the importance of “dressing for success” especially when working from home, and treating a home office, just as you would if you had to drive to one. Stella believed the same, saying that “You are what the clothes makes of you. Clothes say something about your self-control, your self-awareness, your social awareness. Clothes say something about your ability to be restrained, your ability to be respectful.” (Page 192). She says that when you come on stage, to “stand in a way that expresses power that comes from the ground up.” (Page 196) I agree with her that you can feel the power, and energy with the way you dress, and stand tall. The fastest way to “feeling” successful, is to put in the effort to look your best every day. PORTRAYING CLASS ON STAGE: (Class 22) This is where Stella talks about “the method” where “understanding your character has to go beyond your own life.” (Page 253). She asks us to imagine playing a peasant, and getting into the character with class, by looking at Van Gogh's painting of peasant boots saying “that everything has value. Nothing is old—or rotten.” (Page 252). Stella learned “method acting” directly from Russian playwright Konstantin Stanlisvaski who “directs the actor to apply deep personal and emotional connections to a role to achieve a realistic and naturalized performance.”[xvii] Not all actors believe in this “method” as Laurence Olivier was famous for “expressing disdain for method acting while filming the 1976 film Marathon Man. Exasperated with the lengths his co-star Dustin Hoffman was going to for his role, (who actually stayed up for days to become sleep deprived) and Olivier asked, My dear boy, why don't you just try acting”[xviii] which I thought was hilarious and so very true. Stella Adler “was wary of Stanislavski's idea of emotional recall to generate emotions on stage and felt it limited actors to their small realms of experience.”[xix] Adler believed more in cultivating the actor's imagination to bring their characters to life. I hope that you can now see, like I did, the clear connection that exists between acting and our future success. Some people like Phil Goldfine, or Sean Penn, have used these practices to reach great heights with their careers, and Proctor would call these people “consciously competent” as they were aware of what they were doing to get these results. Others, like Laurence Olivier, were shocked and amazed at their results, having no idea what they had done, and Proctor would call people like this “unconsciously competent” meaning they couldn't explain what they had done. While I know we all won't be as good as Laurence Olivier or Sean Penn, right away, the goal is to keep reading, learning and getting better at whatever it is we are doing, so that our results become predictable, aimed high, and that we work towards being consciously competent at whatever it is we are working on. If we can do this, then we can teach it to others who follow in our footsteps. If we can follow Stella Adler's “Art of Acting” with whatever platform or stage we are performing on daily integrating her tips into our work, and aiming at hitting our audience on all three levels: physically, intellectually and spiritually, then we know we are on the pathway towards something special. Remember: She would say “What is acting? Voice. Voice. Voice.” I'm glad I finally read “The Art of Acting” to gain this new perspective of building self-belief and identity, and can now add Stella Adler's tips to help me to become a stronger, more resilient version of myself with her strategies that go back 2,000 years in time. With that, I'll close out this episode, and see you next week. REFERENCES: [i] Stella Adler The Art of Acting (compiled and edited by Howard Kissel) https://www.amazon.com/Art-Acting-Stella-Adler/dp/1557833737 [ii] https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/brain-fact-friday-on-the-neuroscience-behind-self-belief-and-our-identity/ [iii] https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/brain-fact-friday-on-the-neuroscience-behind-self-belief-and-our-identity/ [iv] https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/case-study-with-paranormal-researcher-ryan-o-neill-on-making-your-vision-a-reality/ [v] Warner Brothers, Discovery UK and Ireland https://twitter.com/chrisfleming91/status/1647083554118021120/photo/2 [vi] Change Your Paradigm, Change Your Life by Bob Proctor https://www.amazon.com/Change-Your-Paradigm-Life/dp/B09G5132VW/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=604546232584&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9030068&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=4410657837430788254&hvtargid=kwd-622963963620&hydadcr=22592_13493326&keywords=paradigm+shift+book+bob+proctor&qid=1683679068&sr=8-1 [vii] Phil Goldfine Grammy https://www.facebook.com/OfficialBobProctor/photos/phil-goldfine-has-been-a-student-and-friend-of-mine-for-many-years-last-night-hi/10152248842639421/?paipv=0&eav=Afb0ArYL4FwVIZqrj0nxLES9BYlLb6erWqGP8VbuO3_KABPdpfgY-LMt5VWDasplRkM&_rdr [viii] Oscar and Emmy Winner Phil Goldfine Shares 5 Things You Need to Know to Succeed in Show Business Feb. 25, 2019 by Yitzi Weiner https://medium.com/authority-magazine/oscar-and-emmy-winner-phil-goldfine-shares-the-five-things-you-need-to-know-to-succeed-in-show-b3152bbf985e [ix] Taking Lives 2004 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0364045/fullcredits/?mode=desktop&ref_=m_ft_dsk [x] A Home at the End of the World 2004 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0359423/ [xi] Stephen Spielberg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Spielberg [xii] What do the Oscars and your success have in common? https://www.proctorgallagherinstitute.com/9551/what-do-the-oscars-and-your-success-have-in-common [xiii] What do the Oscars and your success have in common? https://www.proctorgallagherinstitute.com/9551/what-do-the-oscars-and-your-success-have-in-common [xiv] https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/think-and-grow-rich-book-review-part-5-on-the-power-of-the-mastermind-taking-the-mystery-out-of-sex-transmutation-and-linking-all-parts-of-our-mind/ [xv] https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/brain-fact-friday-on-the-neuroscience-behind-self-belief-and-our-identity/ [xvi] https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/self-awareness-know-thyself/ [xvii] 7 Actors Who Put the Method into Method Acting by Aiden Canter April 12, 2022 https://collider.com/actors-method-acting/ [xviii] Why Hollywood is Finally Over Method Acting by Emma Nolan April 22, 2022 https://www.newsweek.com/why-hollywood-finally-over-method-acting-1700143?amp=1 [xix] Don't Be Boring: An Introduction to Stella Adler's Technique by Tatum Hunter https://dramatics.org/dont-be-boring/
Sean Penn's committed, beyond-his-years performance as Jeff Spicoli is one of the great and most-storied American film acting performances, full stop. After last week's episode about 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' opened my eyes anew to how astoundingly complete Sean Penn made Spicoli, I simply had to do something I've never done on the pod before: devote an entire episode to appreciating and deconstructing the 22 times Jeff Spicoli appears onscreen in the film. Craig Brown's excellent book which gave this episode its title. And Craig Brown's excellent book about The Beatles which is also an inspiration. Here's a bizzaro Fast Times Coloring Book I really need to own.
Lights! Camera! I Want Some Action! In this episode, Bo-Hosts Brent & Darin discuss Sammy's cinematic rockers "Heavy Metal", from 1981's animated sci-fi feature film Heavy Metal, and "Fast Times at Ridgemont High", from the classic 1982 Cameron Crowe comedy of the same name. Ever wonder how Sammy ended up on a supposedly New Wave themed soundtrack? Was Sammy the cause of ruining Jeff Spicoli's ride? ? Would Live Without A Net be even better if the mighty VH opened with Heavy Metal??? Find out in this most Bogus of episodes!What is understood...NEED be discussed!"What is understood...NEED be discussed"Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085582159917Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebogusotisshow/?hl=en
Jeff Spicoli ordered a pizza in class 40 years ago and here we are still talking about it. Let's get all '82 up in here.
Thom & Bill discuss the origins of Fast Times at Ridgemont High! Jeff Spicoli, Brad, Stacy, Mike, Rat and of course, Mr. Hand. And remember, learn it, know it, live it.
According to some, Fast Times at Ridgemont High is the 1980's titular (hehe, pun intended!) high school film. Directed by Amy Heckerling and written by Cameron Crowe, the movie follows the lives of a handful of CA high school students as they navigate the tricky waters of mean teachers, shitty jobs, losing your V-card, and scalping Van Halen tickets. Life is hard, man! The movie is known for a certain red bikini dream/masturbation scene and of course for creating everyone's favorite stoner (pre Travis Birkenstock) Jeff Spicoli. The Sweeties had never seen this movie and glad we finally have! We'll talk about carrot blow jobs, what kind of school takes their bio classes to a morgue, and Jeff Spicoli's cool checkered Vans (and piss poor attitude in regards to school and other people's cars!). And wait, Nicholas Cage is in this?!!
Coffee With Carib Carter | Episode 66: Ever wonder what happened to Jeff Spicoli after his fast times at Ridgemont High? Well, today Carib Carter brings him back live and in person -- as the incredibly talented and entirely delightful Chris Barrett... the youthful developer of the gorgeous La Ceiba Beach Club residential resort community in Bonita Honduras. And has he got a bargain for you! Plus our inimitable host takes us to Costa Rica's "Little Italy." Yep, you got that right -- the beautiful Italian town of San Vito on Panama's northern border. That's amore! So get ready for some fast times with a touch of oregano in this exciting episode! Questions? Email us at offshoreclub@ecidevelopment.com.This show is brought to you by Offshore Clubhttps://offshore.clubOffshore Club is your exciting new online destination for the home (or homes!), vacation getaway, or virtual hideaway of your hopes and dreams! As a member of The Club, you will get the inside scoop on how to use your newfound offshore access and expertise to secure your assets and protect your wealth. So, get ready to live the good life at a great price anywhere you want in the world!Looking for the latest news & trends in offshore investing?The Offshore Club brings you the top offshore news stories of the day, aggregated in an easy to read format to assist the public in getting accurate information. https://offshore.club/articlesPlease subscribe to the podcast at: https://bit.ly/3iZTFRuSign up to receive Offshore Club's daily email at https://bit.ly/2SWJq6cJoin the Club:Facebook @JoinOffshoreClubFriendship Village: https://www.facebook.com/groups/oscfr... Twitter @offshore_clubEmail us at offshoreclub@ecidevelopment.com
Willie looks back on his memorable interviews of the year. In the 39 years since audiences fell in love with Sean Penn as Jeff Spicoli in Fast Times at Ridgemont High, the two-time Academy Award winner has become one of the best and most respected actors in Hollywood. In this “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with Penn to talk about his impressive career, including his movie Flag Day and his humanitarian work off-screen with his foundation, CORE.
Flowing East and West: The Perfectly Imperfect Journey to a Fulfilled Life
What do Jeff Spicoli, Willy Wonka and The Price is Right have in common? They are all inspirations for our guest this week, Forrest Wright. Forrest grew up on the East Coast, and then found himself at UCLA in the late 80's where he believed a simple move across the country could unlock his “true self” that he had been partially hiding. What he learned was it would take a few more twists and turns in life, from working in the film industry, to getting his MBA and eventually launching his own branding company to learn that the more he shows up as his true self, the better his work, and the greater his success and fulfillment. He is now the author of 2 books, and an upcoming eLearning course, but most importantly he is fabulously, flamboyantly, and authentically himself. Jeff Spicoli would be proud. Bio: In 2009 I founded creative agency Page 90 to build compelling and authentic brand stories for organizations and individuals. Though the traditional paradigm is “mission leads the work,” I've realized that the opportunities that have come my way since then are responsible for evolving my mission. Now I am driven to raise the collective imagination of the corporate world so they can go about solving the challenges of the rest of the world. The way I do this is by facilitating Big Work: leading high functioning teams in solving their toughest challenges in the shortest amount of time for the largest impact. And, to have fun while doing it. Over the years I've gotten to tackle interesting strategic initiatives with non-traditional approaches like: reimagining an STD testing campaign as a sexy lifestyle brand helping a team craft a personality for a new machine learning platform using film and literary archetypes as our departure point creating an animated series to influence biotech engineers to adopt a design thinking approach to their work redesigning the car buying process by letting go of everything that's currently done in the auto industry At the core of projects like these is a commitment to helping people find the best possible approach to their work in a way that feels true, relevant and inspiring. I am a reformed film producer with a B.A. from UCLA and an MBA from UC San Diego. I co-authored the book Being Different Matters on personal career branding with one of my professors at UC San Diego. And, my second publication, The Hello Book just came out. It's a fill-in-your-own-story book for adults who want to share who they really are with the children in their lives. My Big Work classes should be up on the Thinkific site by the end of the year. And I'm building out an Idea Ranch in southwest Colorado where I hope to bring creatives, business leaders and change makers together to solve their toughest challenges in an inspired setting. Links: Page 90: https://www.page-90.com/ Being Different Matters: https://www.amazon.com/Being-Different-Matters-Jobseekers-Economy/dp/0999637509/ The Hello Book: https://www.amazon.com/Hello-Book-book-about-real/dp/0999637533/
In the 39 years since audiences fell in love with Sean Penn as Jeff Spicoli in Fast Times at Ridgemont High, the two-time Academy Award winner has become one of the best and most respected actors in Hollywood. In this week's “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist gets together with Penn to talk about his impressive career, including his new movie Flag Day and his humanitarian work off-screen with his foundation, CORE.
Cameron Crowe already had success as a writer when he went undercover and posed as a high school student to write his book “Fast Times at Ridgemont High: A True Story.” Of course, he was high school age so it made perfect sense, and perhaps that's why the film adapted from his book feels so authentic of the time and of these youths portrayed. And perhaps part of that is because of how first-time director Amy Heckerling approached the subject matter – for a teen sex comedy, this is actually carrying some fairly heavy themes. But how well do these themes work for us? Turns out they work really well for Andy but not as well for Pete. Still, it's a nostalgic flashback to our own youths! Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we kick off our 10th season with the ‘80s Comedy with Coolidge & Heckerling' series, starting with Heckerling's 1982 film Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Here's a hint at what we talk about in this episode looking at Heckerling's film. The film completely brings us back to our younger days with popped collars and bigger hair. The story, however, doesn't completely work for Pete because it's spread across too many characters and we don't get enough time to really connect with any of them. Andy feels the story completely works and operates well as a depiction of the adult world these kids are starting to deal with. Perhaps the problem is that the filmmakers seemed to feel that Jeff Spicoli, played by Sean Penn, was the lead when in reality, it seems to be Stacy's film (played by Jennifer Jason Leigh). Regardless, it's an incredible cast of young actors from the day – a good number in their first roles – and they all do great. There are some strong scenes that carry a lot of weight, but perhaps not enough payoff for them? The music is great and the look completely feels right. Heckerling approaches the film from a matter-of-fact perspective that makes the situations feel real, but perhaps that's also why it's harder to connect. But it's a film that has a lot more to it than many other teen sex comedies from the decade and to that end, this one definitely stands out. We have a great time talking about it as we kick off our new season. Check it out then tune in! The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins! Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's Discord channel! Film Sundries Learn more about supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast through your own membership — visit TruStory FM. Watch this on Apple or Amazon or find other places at JustWatch Script Transcript Original theatrical trailer Original poster artwork Fast Times at Ridgemont High: A True Story by Cameron Crowe Flickchart Letterboxd
Cameron Crowe already had success as a writer when he went undercover and posed as a high school student to write his book “Fast Times at Ridgemont High: A True Story.” Of course, he was high school age so it made perfect sense, and perhaps that's why the film adapted from his book feels so authentic of the time and of these youths portrayed. And perhaps part of that is because of how first-time director Amy Heckerling approached the subject matter – for a teen sex comedy, this is actually carrying some fairly heavy themes. But how well do these themes work for us? Turns out they work really well for Andy but not as well for Pete. Still, it's a nostalgic flashback to our own youths! Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we kick off our 10th season with the ‘80s Comedy with Coolidge & Heckerling' series, starting with Heckerling's 1982 film Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Here's a hint at what we talk about in this episode looking at Heckerling's film. The film completely brings us back to our younger days with popped collars and bigger hair. The story, however, doesn't completely work for Pete because it's spread across too many characters and we don't get enough time to really connect with any of them. Andy feels the story completely works and operates well as a depiction of the adult world these kids are starting to deal with. Perhaps the problem is that the filmmakers seemed to feel that Jeff Spicoli, played by Sean Penn, was the lead when in reality, it seems to be Stacy's film (played by Jennifer Jason Leigh). Regardless, it's an incredible cast of young actors from the day – a good number in their first roles – and they all do great. There are some strong scenes that carry a lot of weight, but perhaps not enough payoff for them? The music is great and the look completely feels right. Heckerling approaches the film from a matter-of-fact perspective that makes the situations feel real, but perhaps that's also why it's harder to connect. But it's a film that has a lot more to it than many other teen sex comedies from the decade and to that end, this one definitely stands out. We have a great time talking about it as we kick off our new season. Check it out then tune in! The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins! Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's Discord channel! Film Sundries Learn more about supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast through your own membership — visit TruStory FM. Watch this on Apple or Amazon or find other places at JustWatch Script Transcript Original theatrical trailer Original poster artwork Fast Times at Ridgemont High: A True Story by Cameron Crowe Flickchart Letterboxd
Here at Blockbuster Film School we ask hard questions. Questions like where is Cher’s closet fashion software from Clueless goddamnit? How am I supposed to dress myself? As if. Or do you ever pretend that Jeff Spicoli and Sean Penn are different people because Spicoli is the fucking man and Penn seems like kind of a dick? Also, do you get aroused when you hear The Beach Boys and see sperm? Or wait, how much money did you say the telepathic baby movie made? Holy shit. The boys tackle all these dope Amy Heckerling based questions only on Blockbuster Film School!!!
On Episode 048 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis conducts an exclusive interview with DEAN CAMERON (aka Jeff Spicoli) in celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the short-lived FAST TIMES TV Show (which premiered on CBS on March 5, 1986)! This series was based upon the 1982 movie FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH, and in addition to Dean Cameron starred Claudia Wells, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Patrick Dempsey, Wally Ward, James Nardini, Vincent Schiavelli and Ray Walston. Other aspects of Dean's career are discussed as well, including Spencer, The Best Times, Summer School (wherein he played Francis "Chainsaw" Gremp) and his involvement with the glam rock parody band Steel Panther! Show notes for this episode may be found at retrozest.com/EP048.
If you looked up the hyphenate "artist-activist" in an illustrated dictionary, next to the entry would likely be a picture of Sean Penn. In a film career spanning forty years, Penn has appeared in more than 50 features, received five Best Actor Oscar nominations and won the award twice — for his leading roles in "Mystic River" and "Milk" — and staked a plausible claim to being the preeminent actor of his generation. He has directed five films, three of which he wrote, as well as publishing two novels. At the same time, Penn has courted political controversy with high-profile trips to Iraq, Iran, and Cuba, and in particular with his friendship with former Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez. But alongside his controversial forays on the world stage, much of Penn's time and energy in the past decade has been devoted to humanitarian relief efforts. In 2010, he founded a non-profit now known as CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) to mobilize emergency workers and distribute aid in Haiti after a devastating earthquake rocked Port-au-Prince that January. CORE did the same in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian, and in Florida after Hurricane Michael. When COVID struck, CORE responded by opening 49 testing sites in the US, including the largest in the country at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. That facility has now been converted into a massive Covid vaccination center — without a dollar from the federal government. On this week’s episode of Hell & High Water, Heilemann brings Penn on to discuss the fight against COVID, Penn’s activism and acting career, and the lasting cultural significance of Jeff Spicoli, his character in "Fast Times At Ridgemont High." To learn more about CORE or make a donation to support their work, please visit coreresponse.org. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
If you looked up the hyphenate "artist-activist" in an illustrated dictionary, next to the entry would likely be a picture of Sean Penn. In a film career spanning forty years, Penn has appeared in more than 50 features, received five Best Actor Oscar nominations and won the award twice — for his leading roles in "Mystic River" and "Milk" — and staked a plausible claim to being the preeminent actor of his generation. He has directed five films, three of which he wrote, as well as publishing two novels. At the same time, Penn has courted political controversy with high-profile trips to Iraq, Iran, and Cuba, and in particular with his friendship with former Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez. But alongside his controversial forays on the world stage, much of Penn's time and energy in the past decade has been devoted to humanitarian relief efforts. In 2010, he founded a non-profit now known as CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) to mobilize emergency workers and distribute aid in Haiti after a devastating earthquake rocked Port-au-Prince that January. CORE did the same in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian, and in Florida after Hurricane Michael. When COVID struck, CORE responded by opening 49 testing sites in the US, including the largest in the country at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. That facility has now been converted into a massive Covid vaccination center — without a dollar from the federal government. On this week's episode of Hell & High Water, Heilemann brings Penn on to discuss the fight against COVID, Penn's activism and acting career, and the lasting cultural significance of Jeff Spicoli, his character in "Fast Times At Ridgemont High."To learn more about CORE or make a donation to support their work, please visit coreresponse.org. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
From his early work as a young artist in Even Stevens, to some of his more recent works of more matured variety, multi-artist Shia LaBeouf fetches our love with his dynamic career and boldly creative choices as we’ve watched him blossom throughout the years. Recently, at a comical virtual table read for Fast Times at Ridgemont High, he gifted us with some chuckles for charity as he gave a classic character, a Shia-like twist with his hilariously authentic portrayal of Jeff Spicoli (sporting a most-likely real joint and animated neon sunglasses). The performance was a hit, and despite the table read being cast with Brad Pitt, Matthew McConaughey, Julia Roberts, Morgan Freeman, Henry Golding, and more, Shia LaBeouf stole the show. Trending with a lot of popularity on Twitter and social media, Shia is often praised for his commitment and character dedication. Read the written version or watch the video version of this podcast. Written by Melissa McGrath. Visit https://www.hollywoodinsider.com and our YouTube for more great content | Hollywood Insider focuses on substance and meaningful entertainment, so as to utilize media as a tool to unite and better our world, by combining entertainment, education and philanthropy, while being against gossip and scandal. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Surfers are the ultimate bad boys, living the counter-culture life of decadence and hedonism as they travel the world in search of the perfect wave, partying hard along the way. So, it’s not surprising that these social misfits and dropouts created a sub-culture tied to drugs. While most might associate surfing Jeff Spicoli with smoking marijuana in Fast Times at Ridgemont High or hippies dropping acid in late 1960s Hawai’i, Chas Smith argues that cocaine and surfing are much more intertwined. Actually, it’s not so much surfing as the “surf industry”, the fashion industry’s big money marketing of the surfing lifestyle. In this exploration of the commodification of counter-culture, Chas Smith illustrates the lines from The Clash song: “They think it’s funny, turning rebellion into money”. But like a coke binge, the surf industry has come crashing down and once massive international corporations have gone bankrupt. More gonzo journalism than academic history, Cocaine + Surfing: A Sordid History of Surfing’s Greatest Love Affair (Rare Bird, 2018) is a wild thrill ride through several decades of surfing’s love affair with addiction. Irreverent, cynical, and surprisingly erudite, Chas Smith tells us time and time again that he hates being a surf journalist and despise the surfing industry. “I was supposed to have waved goodbye to this shallow end of the swimming pool years ago. I was supposed to be a Pulitzer Prize-winning war reporter by now, spilling valuable words on the plight of Syrian refugees while dodging bullets. Or maybe in the White House briefing room being shouted down by the press secretary for speaking truth to power. Or front row at the Fendi show in Paris, across from Anna Wintour … anywhere but here.” But there he is. Bopping about Southern California’s heart of the surfing industry. Driving from surf industry event to surf industry event, surrounded by increasingly desperate surf industry figures grinding their jaws and trying to get into the bathroom to snort a few lines. All the while, he sardonically observes the surfing industry’s free fall as he gulps down yet another vodka cocktail. Doing his best to find meaning in perhaps the shallowest subculture we could imagine. He is a detached and disgusted observer of the surf industry’s apocalypse who delivers his dispatches in insightful and often hilarious prose. Even if you don't know which side on the surfboard to wax, you’ll find it hard not to be drawn into Chas Smith’s history of surfing. Michael G. Vann is a professor of world history at California State University, Sacramento. A specialist in imperialism and the Cold War in Southeast Asia, he is the author of The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt: Empires, Disease, and Modernity in French Colonial Vietnam (Oxford, 2018). When he’s not quietly reading or happily talking about new books with smart people, Mike can be found surfing in Santa Cruz, California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Surfers are the ultimate bad boys, living the counter-culture life of decadence and hedonism as they travel the world in search of the perfect wave, partying hard along the way. So, it's not surprising that these social misfits and dropouts created a sub-culture tied to drugs. While most might associate surfing Jeff Spicoli with smoking marijuana in Fast Times at Ridgemont High or hippies dropping acid in late 1960s Hawai'i, Chas Smith argues that cocaine and surfing are much more intertwined. Actually, it's not so much surfing as the “surf industry”, the fashion industry's big money marketing of the surfing lifestyle. In this exploration of the commodification of counter-culture, Chas Smith illustrates the lines from The Clash song: “They think it's funny, turning rebellion into money”. But like a coke binge, the surf industry has come crashing down and once massive international corporations have gone bankrupt. More gonzo journalism than academic history, Cocaine + Surfing: A Sordid History of Surfing's Greatest Love Affair (Rare Bird, 2018) is a wild thrill ride through several decades of surfing's love affair with addiction. Irreverent, cynical, and surprisingly erudite, Chas Smith tells us time and time again that he hates being a surf journalist and despise the surfing industry. “I was supposed to have waved goodbye to this shallow end of the swimming pool years ago. I was supposed to be a Pulitzer Prize-winning war reporter by now, spilling valuable words on the plight of Syrian refugees while dodging bullets. Or maybe in the White House briefing room being shouted down by the press secretary for speaking truth to power. Or front row at the Fendi show in Paris, across from Anna Wintour … anywhere but here.” But there he is. Bopping about Southern California's heart of the surfing industry. Driving from surf industry event to surf industry event, surrounded by increasingly desperate surf industry figures grinding their jaws and trying to get into the bathroom to snort a few lines. All the while, he sardonically observes the surfing industry's free fall as he gulps down yet another vodka cocktail. Doing his best to find meaning in perhaps the shallowest subculture we could imagine. He is a detached and disgusted observer of the surf industry's apocalypse who delivers his dispatches in insightful and often hilarious prose. Even if you don't know which side on the surfboard to wax, you'll find it hard not to be drawn into Chas Smith's history of surfing. Michael G. Vann is a professor of world history at California State University, Sacramento. A specialist in imperialism and the Cold War in Southeast Asia, he is the author of The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt: Empires, Disease, and Modernity in French Colonial Vietnam (Oxford, 2018). When he's not quietly reading or happily talking about new books with smart people, Mike can be found surfing in Santa Cruz, California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/drugs-addiction-and-recovery
Surfers are the ultimate bad boys, living the counter-culture life of decadence and hedonism as they travel the world in search of the perfect wave, partying hard along the way. So, it's not surprising that these social misfits and dropouts created a sub-culture tied to drugs. While most might associate surfing Jeff Spicoli with smoking marijuana in Fast Times at Ridgemont High or hippies dropping acid in late 1960s Hawai'i, Chas Smith argues that cocaine and surfing are much more intertwined. Actually, it's not so much surfing as the “surf industry”, the fashion industry's big money marketing of the surfing lifestyle. In this exploration of the commodification of counter-culture, Chas Smith illustrates the lines from The Clash song: “They think it's funny, turning rebellion into money”. But like a coke binge, the surf industry has come crashing down and once massive international corporations have gone bankrupt. More gonzo journalism than academic history, Cocaine + Surfing: A Sordid History of Surfing's Greatest Love Affair (Rare Bird, 2018) is a wild thrill ride through several decades of surfing's love affair with addiction. Irreverent, cynical, and surprisingly erudite, Chas Smith tells us time and time again that he hates being a surf journalist and despise the surfing industry. “I was supposed to have waved goodbye to this shallow end of the swimming pool years ago. I was supposed to be a Pulitzer Prize-winning war reporter by now, spilling valuable words on the plight of Syrian refugees while dodging bullets. Or maybe in the White House briefing room being shouted down by the press secretary for speaking truth to power. Or front row at the Fendi show in Paris, across from Anna Wintour … anywhere but here.” But there he is. Bopping about Southern California's heart of the surfing industry. Driving from surf industry event to surf industry event, surrounded by increasingly desperate surf industry figures grinding their jaws and trying to get into the bathroom to snort a few lines. All the while, he sardonically observes the surfing industry's free fall as he gulps down yet another vodka cocktail. Doing his best to find meaning in perhaps the shallowest subculture we could imagine. He is a detached and disgusted observer of the surf industry's apocalypse who delivers his dispatches in insightful and often hilarious prose. Even if you don't know which side on the surfboard to wax, you'll find it hard not to be drawn into Chas Smith's history of surfing. Michael G. Vann is a professor of world history at California State University, Sacramento. A specialist in imperialism and the Cold War in Southeast Asia, he is the author of The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt: Empires, Disease, and Modernity in French Colonial Vietnam (Oxford, 2018). When he's not quietly reading or happily talking about new books with smart people, Mike can be found surfing in Santa Cruz, California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day
Surfers are the ultimate bad boys, living the counter-culture life of decadence and hedonism as they travel the world in search of the perfect wave, partying hard along the way. So, it’s not surprising that these social misfits and dropouts created a sub-culture tied to drugs. While most might associate surfing Jeff Spicoli with smoking marijuana in Fast Times at Ridgemont High or hippies dropping acid in late 1960s Hawai’i, Chas Smith argues that cocaine and surfing are much more intertwined. Actually, it’s not so much surfing as the “surf industry”, the fashion industry’s big money marketing of the surfing lifestyle. In this exploration of the commodification of counter-culture, Chas Smith illustrates the lines from The Clash song: “They think it’s funny, turning rebellion into money”. But like a coke binge, the surf industry has come crashing down and once massive international corporations have gone bankrupt. More gonzo journalism than academic history, Cocaine + Surfing: A Sordid History of Surfing’s Greatest Love Affair (Rare Bird, 2018) is a wild thrill ride through several decades of surfing’s love affair with addiction. Irreverent, cynical, and surprisingly erudite, Chas Smith tells us time and time again that he hates being a surf journalist and despise the surfing industry. “I was supposed to have waved goodbye to this shallow end of the swimming pool years ago. I was supposed to be a Pulitzer Prize-winning war reporter by now, spilling valuable words on the plight of Syrian refugees while dodging bullets. Or maybe in the White House briefing room being shouted down by the press secretary for speaking truth to power. Or front row at the Fendi show in Paris, across from Anna Wintour … anywhere but here.” But there he is. Bopping about Southern California’s heart of the surfing industry. Driving from surf industry event to surf industry event, surrounded by increasingly desperate surf industry figures grinding their jaws and trying to get into the bathroom to snort a few lines. All the while, he sardonically observes the surfing industry’s free fall as he gulps down yet another vodka cocktail. Doing his best to find meaning in perhaps the shallowest subculture we could imagine. He is a detached and disgusted observer of the surf industry’s apocalypse who delivers his dispatches in insightful and often hilarious prose. Even if you don't know which side on the surfboard to wax, you’ll find it hard not to be drawn into Chas Smith’s history of surfing. Michael G. Vann is a professor of world history at California State University, Sacramento. A specialist in imperialism and the Cold War in Southeast Asia, he is the author of The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt: Empires, Disease, and Modernity in French Colonial Vietnam (Oxford, 2018). When he’s not quietly reading or happily talking about new books with smart people, Mike can be found surfing in Santa Cruz, California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Surfers are the ultimate bad boys, living the counter-culture life of decadence and hedonism as they travel the world in search of the perfect wave, partying hard along the way. So, it’s not surprising that these social misfits and dropouts created a sub-culture tied to drugs. While most might associate surfing Jeff Spicoli with smoking marijuana in Fast Times at Ridgemont High or hippies dropping acid in late 1960s Hawai’i, Chas Smith argues that cocaine and surfing are much more intertwined. Actually, it’s not so much surfing as the “surf industry”, the fashion industry’s big money marketing of the surfing lifestyle. In this exploration of the commodification of counter-culture, Chas Smith illustrates the lines from The Clash song: “They think it’s funny, turning rebellion into money”. But like a coke binge, the surf industry has come crashing down and once massive international corporations have gone bankrupt. More gonzo journalism than academic history, Cocaine + Surfing: A Sordid History of Surfing’s Greatest Love Affair (Rare Bird, 2018) is a wild thrill ride through several decades of surfing’s love affair with addiction. Irreverent, cynical, and surprisingly erudite, Chas Smith tells us time and time again that he hates being a surf journalist and despise the surfing industry. “I was supposed to have waved goodbye to this shallow end of the swimming pool years ago. I was supposed to be a Pulitzer Prize-winning war reporter by now, spilling valuable words on the plight of Syrian refugees while dodging bullets. Or maybe in the White House briefing room being shouted down by the press secretary for speaking truth to power. Or front row at the Fendi show in Paris, across from Anna Wintour … anywhere but here.” But there he is. Bopping about Southern California’s heart of the surfing industry. Driving from surf industry event to surf industry event, surrounded by increasingly desperate surf industry figures grinding their jaws and trying to get into the bathroom to snort a few lines. All the while, he sardonically observes the surfing industry’s free fall as he gulps down yet another vodka cocktail. Doing his best to find meaning in perhaps the shallowest subculture we could imagine. He is a detached and disgusted observer of the surf industry’s apocalypse who delivers his dispatches in insightful and often hilarious prose. Even if you don't know which side on the surfboard to wax, you’ll find it hard not to be drawn into Chas Smith’s history of surfing. Michael G. Vann is a professor of world history at California State University, Sacramento. A specialist in imperialism and the Cold War in Southeast Asia, he is the author of The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt: Empires, Disease, and Modernity in French Colonial Vietnam (Oxford, 2018). When he’s not quietly reading or happily talking about new books with smart people, Mike can be found surfing in Santa Cruz, California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Surfers are the ultimate bad boys, living the counter-culture life of decadence and hedonism as they travel the world in search of the perfect wave, partying hard along the way. So, it’s not surprising that these social misfits and dropouts created a sub-culture tied to drugs. While most might associate surfing Jeff Spicoli with smoking marijuana in Fast Times at Ridgemont High or hippies dropping acid in late 1960s Hawai’i, Chas Smith argues that cocaine and surfing are much more intertwined. Actually, it’s not so much surfing as the “surf industry”, the fashion industry’s big money marketing of the surfing lifestyle. In this exploration of the commodification of counter-culture, Chas Smith illustrates the lines from The Clash song: “They think it’s funny, turning rebellion into money”. But like a coke binge, the surf industry has come crashing down and once massive international corporations have gone bankrupt. More gonzo journalism than academic history, Cocaine + Surfing: A Sordid History of Surfing’s Greatest Love Affair (Rare Bird, 2018) is a wild thrill ride through several decades of surfing’s love affair with addiction. Irreverent, cynical, and surprisingly erudite, Chas Smith tells us time and time again that he hates being a surf journalist and despise the surfing industry. “I was supposed to have waved goodbye to this shallow end of the swimming pool years ago. I was supposed to be a Pulitzer Prize-winning war reporter by now, spilling valuable words on the plight of Syrian refugees while dodging bullets. Or maybe in the White House briefing room being shouted down by the press secretary for speaking truth to power. Or front row at the Fendi show in Paris, across from Anna Wintour … anywhere but here.” But there he is. Bopping about Southern California’s heart of the surfing industry. Driving from surf industry event to surf industry event, surrounded by increasingly desperate surf industry figures grinding their jaws and trying to get into the bathroom to snort a few lines. All the while, he sardonically observes the surfing industry’s free fall as he gulps down yet another vodka cocktail. Doing his best to find meaning in perhaps the shallowest subculture we could imagine. He is a detached and disgusted observer of the surf industry’s apocalypse who delivers his dispatches in insightful and often hilarious prose. Even if you don't know which side on the surfboard to wax, you’ll find it hard not to be drawn into Chas Smith’s history of surfing. Michael G. Vann is a professor of world history at California State University, Sacramento. A specialist in imperialism and the Cold War in Southeast Asia, he is the author of The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt: Empires, Disease, and Modernity in French Colonial Vietnam (Oxford, 2018). When he’s not quietly reading or happily talking about new books with smart people, Mike can be found surfing in Santa Cruz, California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Surfers are the ultimate bad boys, living the counter-culture life of decadence and hedonism as they travel the world in search of the perfect wave, partying hard along the way. So, it’s not surprising that these social misfits and dropouts created a sub-culture tied to drugs. While most might associate surfing Jeff Spicoli with smoking marijuana in Fast Times at Ridgemont High or hippies dropping acid in late 1960s Hawai’i, Chas Smith argues that cocaine and surfing are much more intertwined. Actually, it’s not so much surfing as the “surf industry”, the fashion industry’s big money marketing of the surfing lifestyle. In this exploration of the commodification of counter-culture, Chas Smith illustrates the lines from The Clash song: “They think it’s funny, turning rebellion into money”. But like a coke binge, the surf industry has come crashing down and once massive international corporations have gone bankrupt. More gonzo journalism than academic history, Cocaine + Surfing: A Sordid History of Surfing’s Greatest Love Affair (Rare Bird, 2018) is a wild thrill ride through several decades of surfing’s love affair with addiction. Irreverent, cynical, and surprisingly erudite, Chas Smith tells us time and time again that he hates being a surf journalist and despise the surfing industry. “I was supposed to have waved goodbye to this shallow end of the swimming pool years ago. I was supposed to be a Pulitzer Prize-winning war reporter by now, spilling valuable words on the plight of Syrian refugees while dodging bullets. Or maybe in the White House briefing room being shouted down by the press secretary for speaking truth to power. Or front row at the Fendi show in Paris, across from Anna Wintour … anywhere but here.” But there he is. Bopping about Southern California’s heart of the surfing industry. Driving from surf industry event to surf industry event, surrounded by increasingly desperate surf industry figures grinding their jaws and trying to get into the bathroom to snort a few lines. All the while, he sardonically observes the surfing industry’s free fall as he gulps down yet another vodka cocktail. Doing his best to find meaning in perhaps the shallowest subculture we could imagine. He is a detached and disgusted observer of the surf industry’s apocalypse who delivers his dispatches in insightful and often hilarious prose. Even if you don't know which side on the surfboard to wax, you’ll find it hard not to be drawn into Chas Smith’s history of surfing. Michael G. Vann is a professor of world history at California State University, Sacramento. A specialist in imperialism and the Cold War in Southeast Asia, he is the author of The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt: Empires, Disease, and Modernity in French Colonial Vietnam (Oxford, 2018). When he’s not quietly reading or happily talking about new books with smart people, Mike can be found surfing in Santa Cruz, California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode Patrick and Greg follow up last week’s discussion of moderation by tackling its partner in crime, mediation, including causal challenges, ways of testing, and how they think about it as part of a larger analytical system. Along the way they also manage to discuss word association, personal grievances, light switches, the Concord, sharp sticks, hats and horses, getting shivved, and Jeff Spicoli.
Jason and Mike react live to the Lakers pulling away from the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final, and take a listen to Shia LaBeouf channeling his inner Sean Penn as Jeff Spicoli during a live table read of Fast Times at Ridgemont High, the audio you didn’t know you needed today! Plus, find out which two teams are in danger of getting demolished on Sunday! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Karen shares two fun, strange, and lighthearted cases from Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, including an encounter with a "Jeff Spicoli in the flesh" surfer dude.
Episode 88 features Damon Miller, a CEO and longtime surfer from Oregon. This is another blast from the past episode, actually recorded in the summer of 2019. I started to feel the guilt while editing this recently of it taking me so long to get to... but I actually really enjoy the nostalgia of hearing these conversations that happen pre-Covid, if I'm being honest.Damon starts us off, going back to his great grandfather moving to the Miami area from Wisconsin back in the 1920's. His great grandfather started a business in Miami that ended up becoming kind of the family business and that is where his family roots dug in deep for generations to come. Damon was in that state until he moved out west in the middle of his college years.When we go back into the relationship between Damon and his parents, Damon tells how his parents divorced when he was only 6 years old. "It's not really a tragic story in any way..." Damon says of that time of his life. He had a stepdad that entered his hemisphere not too long after his parents divorced and he had strong relationships with both of his Dads.Damon's level of awareness that he describes at such a young age is beyond remarkable. He talks about recognizing how difficult it must have been for his Dad to put the effort into staying in his children's lives. He also talked about understanding that his parents were "just two human beings that it [marriage] just didn't work out for them".We talked a bit about the struggle for step-parents; as they work to not only create a bond and a relationship with their new significant other's children but that they are also navigating through whatever issues come with their relationship with that significant other, as well. I don't think we even got into what some step-parents have to deal with regarding estranged exes that exist. It's quite a lot, clearly.I think Damon was tickled when I asked him what kind of surfer he felt he more resembled back in the early '90s: Jeff Spicoli or Kelly Slater. Damon said he thought maybe he would have been a perfect mix between the two.We talked about his daughter who is a teenager and how mature and aware she is about some of the "drama things" that might trouble girls her age. Remember what I said earlier about Damon's very mature approach to his parents' divorce? Yeah... you don't have to wonder very hard about how his kids might have come by their mature process of thinking.This led back to "how did you cope so well as a youth?" and Damon talked about how beneficial his focus on surfing was for him. We talked about how important having a hobby, interest, or something that drives you can be for people of pretty much any age. I subscribe to this theory with all that I am.Daddy Unscripted can be found on:iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Radio | Google Play | Tune-In RadioTwitter: @DaddyUnscriptedFacebook: Daddy UnscriptedWebsite: www.daddyunscripted.comDaddy Unscripted is proud to be a part of Osiris Media! You can check out the Osiris Media website to see what other great podcasts are part of the network by going to OsirisPod.com. Osiris is partnered with JamBase and JamBase empowers music fans everywhere to go see live music. You should check them out at Jambase.com.Intro and Outro music proudly provided with a partnership by Umphrey's McGee. Check them out at
Jimmy reads Mondegreen style. Cindy and Shari Expanstigate the shit out of things. And was that Jeff Spicoli on the Phone?
This happened in Florida, right? Wrong! Sean Penn almost missed out on his role as Jeff Spicoli due to a lack of humility. A statue in Eddie's hometown is being removed.
It’s a High School double feature! Nate argues for the merits of CLUELESS (1995) as Andy defends Jeff Spicoli until his last dying breath. This episode is sponsored by Philz Coffee. PODCAST APP: https://playpodca.st/fourseasons Spotify: http://bit.ly/4SOFspotify Check out our latest episodes, digital shorts, movie reviews and more: fourseasonsoffilm.com Where to Find Nathan and Andy: @fourseasonspod on Twitter @fourseasonsoffilm on Instagram @NateRBlackburn on Instagram & Twitter @AJPesa on IG & Twitter Facebook: http://facebook.com/fourseasonsoffilm YouTube: http://youtube.com/fourseasonsoffilm Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/fourseasonsoffilm Keep Film Alive! Show Notes: 00:40 Start of Show 02:29 High School Movies 03:10 Summer School (1987) 03:55 Carl Reiner 04:28 Andy’s favorite high school movies 05:56 Everyone knew a Spicoli 06:45 Cameron Crowe and how he wrote Fast Times 07:20 The Pheobe Cates Scene 08:25 Sexual Themes in Fast Times and why Andy watched the movie when he was younger 10:25 Andy keeps Nathan talking about Fast Times 11:10 Nate says Clueless may be more classic 11:56 How many times can they say Clueless in the movie? 12:55 Casting 20-year-olds as high school students 13:36 Both Movies are about class systems 15:55 High school movies have evolved over the years 17:25 Why does everyone love Spicoli 18:50 Which movie is better? 19:30 Fast Times and how they handled the tough situations 20:45 Clueless is funnier and better written 21:25 Amy Heckerling and going down the comparison chart 25:20 Andy’s top High School movie 26:10 Rock’n Roll High School (1979) 26:45 Porky’s (1981) 28:00 Napoleon Dynamite (2004) 29:42 Project X (2012) 30:35 Why Nate and Andy don’t like watching movies together 32:00 Spicoli vs. The Dude 33:50 Strong Female lead in Clueless 34:30 Andy loves Paul Rudd and doesn’t like Timothée Chalamet 36:30 Better Soundtrack? 37:20 Sean Penn reflecting on playing Spicoli
Hey Man, There's a Beverage Here: Rusty Nail and Anchor Steam Lager Notably Dudely: High-Ranking Dog Provides Key Training for Military's Medical Students Main Segment: Jeff Spicoli Getting to the Dude of the Matter: After Comic Garry Shandling's Death, Judd Apatow Found Zen in His Diaries Theme song: 2pm Wake Up Call by Apache Tomcat Twitter: @pddcast Facebook: facebook.com/pddcast/ email: pddcast@gmail.com
Jim Sill is here all the way from Down Under and he's taking us to film school. After almost a decade in the video and television industry, Jim Sill hung up his producer hat and embarked on a career in education. Using his industry experience, he created an award-winning video production program at El Diamante High School in Visalia, California. By involving students in real-world video projects, they garnered awards and recognition at the local, state, and national levels. With experience producing local television and industrial videos for non-profit organizations, many of his former students now work in the industry. Today, Jim lives in Melbourne, Australia and works with schools across the Asia Pacific. In addition to keynotes and leading professional development workshops, Jim helps develop educational initiatives for the team all around the world. As a Google for Education Certified Innovator and Trainer, Apple Distinguished Educator, an Apple Certified Trainer, Jim enjoys presenting on topics that include Using Video for Social Change, Cinematic Narrative Techniques, Encouraging a Creative Student, Google in the Classroom and much more. Connect with Jim Sill Pear Deck helps teachers create powerful learning moments for students of every age and ability with tech solutions rooted in active learning, formative assessment, and sound pedagogical practice. Founded by educators, Pear Deck makes it easy for teachers to build and launch custom interactive presentations from within Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams. Main Segment What school movie moment do we wish we were there for? Donnie's Top 2 Jimmy Chitwood's Game-winning shot in Hoosiers. Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure - Final Project Scene Jeff's Top 2 Eating pizza with Jeff Spicoli and Mr. Hand in Fast Times At Ridgemont High On the float with Ferris Bueller during the parade Jim's Top 2 Footloose's Prom Night Indiana Jones' classroom in between his adventures Jesse's Top 2 The Topeka, KS house party from Almost Famous Teen Wolf Basketball game/Revenge of the Nerds concert scene/School of Rock concert/Party Scene from Weird Science/All Valley Karate Championship Something Useless Donnie Found Online: http://youfellasleepwatchingadvd.com/ - - - - - Visit our website Share Feedback & Ideas Tweet us at @PartialCreditEd Follow us on Instagram @PartialCreditEd Like us on Facebook
It's back-to-school time again, so the totally awesome podcasters of ReconCinema Studios are checking out an old favorite, FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH! Jon and David explore Amy Heckerling's teen classic with that incredible cast of fresh faces, including Jennifer Jason Leigh, Phoebe Cates, Judge Reinhold, and Forest Whitaker (and don't forget Anthony Edwards, Eric Stoltz and Nicholas Cage!). Plus, the movie's memorable iconic moments, Sean Penn's totally radical turn as Jeff Spicoli, and how teens of every generation can relate to the serious issues faced by the kids of Ridgemont High. Hey bud, let's party. It's FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH! Twitter/IG: @reconcinemationfacebook.com/reconcinemationCover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986)Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)
Here's your daily look at 'Today in Rock History' featuring: Kevin Tigheis 75. He was the owner of the Double Deuce bar in "Road House". The First African American Surgeon General, Joycelyn Eldersis 86. Ironically, Bill Clinton fired her for encouraging masturbation education. Today in 1982, "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" was released . . . with Sean Penn as Jeff Spicoli. In Matt Stone and Trey Parker's animated brilliance, "South Park", debuted. AND in 2009, guitarist Les Paul died in White Plains, New York at the age of 104. RIP
“People on ‘ludes should not drive.” This elementary declaration made by the infamous Jeff Spicoli from the 1980's movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High should ring indisputable to anyone who's ever clutched a steering wheel (The Quaalude was a popular sedative in the 70's). And if you've seen the movie, you'll remember the defining scene where the epitome of stoner stupidity is blatantly displayed just before he totals Charles Jefferson's shiny silver Camaro while puffing a proverbial brain dart. And so goes the debate of cannabis use while operating a motor vehicle. Is it safe to be under the influence, and if not, can it be accurately proven when you are caught? Marijuana is a mind-altering substance thanks to the psychoactive properties of THC. Therefore, you will experience life through a different lens as the compounds from the magic plant integrate into your bloodstream and attach to your endocannabinoid receptors, modifying your perception. Many would argue that It's not that your motor skills that are affected, but instead, your grasp of reality. So, what is the danger? Well, one time my friend Edible Ed ate a 200-milligram dose of Leaf Chews and tried to drive 3 blocks to a convenient store. He didn't make it. Looking traumatized and weirded out at the end of his own driveway when we arrived, he claimed that he was lucky to be alive having nearly been trampled by a giant armadillo. This turned out to be a hunched, little old cat lady driving a Prius. “People on edibles should not drive.”
Neal McCready (RebelGrove.com), Jay G. Tate (AuburnSports.com) and Gabriel "Gabe" DeArmond (PowerMizzou.com) once again sit down to discuss a variety of topics including: • Gabe's wife used to be a disc jockey. Isn't that cool? • Neal reminisces about seeing Night Ranger. Big day in Louisiana circa 1988. • Jay is leaving for the Dominican soon. Will he return alive? • Jay hopes his wife will leave Neal and Gabe some money if worst comes to worst. • Someone allegedly named "Stan Wilcox" threatens to bust several major-college basketball programs. • Surely Will Wade is The First NCAA Target, right? • Jay got cussed out by a football assistant one time — and then he was saved by a football assistant. • Did you know Cliff Ellis was a cook and a singer? • Could you eat from the same chain restaurant for every single meal for one year ... for $500k? Panera? Golden Corral? • Someone named "Steve O'Rourke" says he and his wife don't have established sides of the bed when it comes to sleeping. The Guys think this is impossible. • Pimps are on the right, cucks on the left. Everybody knows this. • Jay talks about Jeff Spicoli, the character from Fast Times at Ridgemont High. • Neal talks about "Tylund," the country US beat in the Women's World Cup. • Jay gets fussed about the women's team not getting the same wages from the US Soccer Federation. • Neal prepares for his "staycation," which sounds weird. • A big thank-you to Corey Clark of Clark Ford for his generosity. (Read below.) The Greatest Pod in The South is presented today jointly by Clark Ford and Larry Clark Chevrolet in Amory, Miss. If you're in the market for a Ford, give Corey Clark a call at (662) 257-1900. If you're in the market for a Chevy, give Barrett Clark a call at (662) 256-9606. Give them an opportunity to give you a quote on a new or used vehicle. They'll get back with you quickly and give you a bottom-line price that requires no anxiety or consternation. No games; just real talk. ALSO CHECK OUT ... * PINNACLE TRUST: www.pinntrust.com * JOHN EDWARDS of REGENCY TRAVEL: 901-494-3378 or jedwards@regencytravel.net or www.regencytravel.net
In this edition of Talk of Champions, Ben Garrett and guest co-host Brian Scott Rippee break down how the 2019 MLB Draft affected Ole Miss baseball, as well as dive further into the Rebels' Omaha chase. Plus, Ben is joined by Ole Miss freshman left-hander Doug Nikhazy (27:46) to discuss his freshman rise to stardom and home run ability, love of skateboarding, Ole Miss' postseason run and his dreams of living in a van down by the river. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Hey bud! Way back in 1981, Rolling Stone journalist Cameron Crowe wrote and published a book chronicling his time spent undercover at a Southern California high school. It was called Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and it's something of a collector's item today, having never even been republished since. Indeed, it would have no doubt become an obscure (albeit interesting) piece of early-'80s trivia, save for one thing: It shares its name (and some of its characters and plot) with a tremendously well-regarded film. Fast Times (as the movie is commonly referred) is a seminal teen flick from an era where that term hadn't really been defined yet. It stars young actors in believable, yet archetypal roles, provided near-unheard of amounts of candor and realism in its dialogue and situations, and -- perhaps most importantly -- introduced the world to the majesty of Sean Penn's Jeff Spicoli. So listen in to our conversation that's longer than the film itself, and perhaps you, too, can answer the immortal question: "Where did you get this jacket?!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Episode 21 Goody and Trever welcome Chris Raynor, contributor to CarolinaPreps.com, to talk football...high school, college, and the NFL. The trio also discuss Carmelo Anthony and his move to the Houston Rockets and the best "stoner" movie ever, Fast Times at Ridgemont High", on the 36th anniversary of its release in theaters.
John and Dan talk about flat eyeballs, Sergio Valente, and the indy-rock optometrist. Also, for people who "only listen when the description sounds interesting", when does it not sound interesting?
John and Dan talk about flat eyeballs, Sergio Valente, and the indy-rock optometrist. Also, for people who "only listen when the description sounds interesting", when does it not sound interesting?
Favorite Things from "Jon Carter's Morning Show" on Utah's Classic 103.5 The Arrow, with Jokes about Jeans dominating the show, with Jon's take on Clothing Cleanliness and Tips on Cheap Clothes. Also, The 1st Quiz of The Morning starting off the show, featuring Jeff Spicoli and Fast Times at Ridgemont High. All things in Moderation on The Morning Show Recall and What Google refers to New Employees as on That's Correct or That's a Crock. National and Local News Headlines with Lori Prichard from KSL 5 TV, Jon's 7 Listeners, Studio Attribution and More! The Arrow's Morning Playback with Jumpin' J.C. from Utah's Classic 103.5 The Arrow.
Dave discusses how his producer watches figure skating just for the wardrobe malfunctions. That the Olympic love for North Korea lasted as long as lady Doritos! That in the Halfpipe…..Team USA has entered Jeff Spicoli. The Loser of the Day is from Arizona, and more That in a fundraising email, Sherriff Joe quoted Eminem!! My Mother in Law thinks the Pole at Daytona is a club for strippers.
Beefcake Episode #3 “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ― Maya Angelou I have always been intrigued by Henry Rollins. Ever since I was a fat, cocky teenager with long bangs, a skateboard, and a really bad Jeff Spicoli accent, I knew of Henry Rollins and what he represented...or at least I assumed I did. I really didn't know anything about him, but I made him out to be who and what I wanted him to be. That is what I do, I judge. I wrap people up as quickly as possible and cram them into whatever box I need them to fit, this way I can justify my thoughts and actions. I wanted Henri to be this badass, tough guy, who yells and screams, and jacks people up, so that is what I made him. I molded him from hot-wax, like one of those animal figurines that you buy at the zoo, and I placed him in a pedestal inside of my brain. I just left him sitting there, like most of the people in my head, who I have made uniformed judgements, either for or against. I recently came reconnected with Mr. Rollins through an article that he wrote, "White America Couldn't Handle What Black America Deals With Everyday". I was moved, to say the least. After reading this, I went in search of some more Henry Rollins material. This weekend, I listened to a 2-hour podcast interview with him on the You Made It Weird Podcast. "Wow", is really all I have to say. Here is why (I will try to be brief).... Henry Rollins is fucking lighting. The kind of lightning that you love to watch from a distance, until it hits too close to your home, kills your favorite tree, and knocks your power out for the next couple of days. Every word that he speaks is deliberate and has direction. He has intention with his life, and action behind his existence. It is impossible not to FEEL something when you listen to him speak. You might feel hate, you might feel appreciation, you might feel opposition, or you might feel passion....but you will FEEL. You will feel as if your traps are about to rip out of your shirt. You will feel rage, or peace, or anger, or ecstacy, but his energy and his voice evoke a response. As I listened to him off-and-on throughout my day, I felt as if I was having a boxing match, and with every round was a different exchange of blows, because that is the way that he communicates. He speaks so deliberately that it is as if he is putting out stiff jabs, until eventually hitting you in the teeth with a right hook, or comes straight at you with an uppercut. The beauty in Henry's intensity is that he is so passionate, yet still seemingly open-minded. To disagree with him is equally as welcome as agreeing fully. To blindly agree with Henry Rollins I feel would be an insult. I felt as if behind the power in his words was also a man who welcomed and appreciated debate, disagreement, and the opinion of others. Not because he wants an argument or to create a spectacle, but because he has a yearning for knowledge and perspective, and is willing to fight for it. What he says, he believes. But there is a side to him that is so eager to find truth, that he is willing to step back and listen to the other man's opinion. He is really a fascinating creature. He is a man who has made the decision to drive forward, and to drive forward with passion and fury to enjoy the things he wants to enjoy, change the things he wants to change, and hate the things he wants to hate. His hate is why I wrote this article.... On the You Made It Weird Podcast, Henry makes a reference to Ann Coulter. Ann once said that she "loves Sarah Palin for her enemies". Mr. Rollins points out that humans, especially ones in inferior positions, are not worthy adversaries. If you are going to make something your enemy, make it a "thing", not a person. Make your enemy a situation, not a human-being. If you are going to have an enemy, make it a cause,
Hollywood's own Jake Fogelnest (writer for Hulu's Difficult People, Billy on the Street) joins Devin & Amy this week to discuss Fast Times at Ridgemont High: one of the definitive teen movies of the 80s. From the real uncomfortable way sex is portrayed to Sean Penn's portrayal of Jeff Spicoli to the terrific 80s soundtrack, this movie has it all. Tune in as Devin, Amy, and Jake talk about a movie that presents teenagers as they really are -- and head to the forums on Wolfpop to cast the deciding vote!
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Fast Times at Ridgemont High was released in 1982. Director: Amy Heckerling, Screenplay: Cameron Crowe. Starring Sean Penn as Jeff Spicoli, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Stacy Hamilton, Judge Reinhold as Brad Hamilton, Phoebe Cates as Linda Barrett and Ray Walston as Mr. Hand
In Pixar's "Finding Nemo," Marlin (voiced by Albert Brooks) is a deeply worried helicopter parent to his only surviving son. Rev. Ken Beldon asks whether worry can ever really be caring, and shows what Jesus, Abraham Lincoln, and Jeff Spicoli (yes, really) say about the spiritual corrosion of worry and how a simple daily practice can help change it.
In Pixar's "Finding Nemo," Marlin (voiced by Albert Brooks) is a deeply worried helicopter parent to his only surviving son. Rev. Ken Beldon asks whether worry can ever really be caring, and shows what Jesus, Abraham Lincoln, and Jeff Spicoli (yes, really) say about the spiritual corrosion of worry and how a simple daily practice can help change it.
In Pixar's "Finding Nemo," Marlin (voiced by Albert Brooks) is a deeply worried helicopter parent to his only surviving son. Rev. Ken Beldon asks whether worry can ever really be caring, and shows what Jesus, Abraham Lincoln, and Jeff Spicoli (yes, really) say about the spiritual corrosion of worry and how a simple daily practice can help change it.
In Pixar's "Finding Nemo," Marlin (voiced by Albert Brooks) is a deeply worried helicopter parent to his only surviving son. Rev. Ken Beldon asks whether worry can ever really be caring, and shows what Jesus, Abraham Lincoln, and Jeff Spicoli (yes, really) say about the spiritual corrosion of worry and how a simple daily practice can help change it.
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