Podcasts about Jeffers

Nobel Prize-winning novelist Toni Morrison helped Americans of all races see themselves with radical clarity in modern classics like Sula and Beloved. Her lectures on American literature and racial imagination, now available for the first time, have never been more necessary. Join The New Yorker's poetry editor Kevin Young, novelist Honorée Fanonne Jeffers, writer Sasha Bonét, and poet Reginald Dwayne Betts for a conversation that breaks open the taboos about race in American literature — and a celebration of her new collection, Language as Liberation: Reflections on the American Canon. Drawing a direct line from the Black bodies that built the nation to the Black characters that many of the country's canonical white writers imagined in their work, Morrison's lectures are an antidote to fear and intellectual repression at a time when discussion about race in American literature has become fraught and muted — revealing that liberation is possible through language. In a celebration of the book's launch — and the reissue of her classic oeuvre — don't miss this group of distinguished novelists, poets, and scholars as they step inside the classroom with Morrison to revel in her singular brilliance — cracking the code of America's deepest fears, longings, and hopes for collective liberation.

Join Jen and Frank as they delve into the rich history and timeless, nostalgic magic of Disney with returning guest Barry Jacobson. From lifeguard stories at the Polynesian to insights on creating immersive guest experiences, Barry shares his lifelong passion and expertise in transforming customer and employee engagement. barryjacobsonconsulting.com to learn more about Barry! 00:00 - Introduction and Guest Introduction 02:59 - Barry's Early Days at Disney 05:43 - Lifeguard Training and Experiences 08:54 -Memorable Stories from the Polynesian Resort 11:58 - Theming and Guest Experience at the Polynesian 14:36 - Character Interactions and Special Events 17:58 - Nostalgia and the Balance of IPs 20:49 - Debunking Myths and Personal Memories 34:21 - Meeting Icons: Personal Stories with Celebrities 38:03 - Leadership Lessons from Disney's Greats 41:13 - Creating Complete Experiences at Disney 47:45 - The Magic of Attention to Detail 53:19 - Nostalgia and the Disney Experience 01:00:27 -The Journey of Storytelling and Legacy 01:07:54 - Outro Video If you love deep-dive Disney conversations, LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a Theme Park Thursday! *** Learn more about our Dillo's Discord Universe here: / dillos-discord-150502505 ***

This week on Theme Park Thursday, Frank and Jen sit down with Brian Collins, former Walt Disney Imagineer, founder of the Brainstorm Institute, and author of Creative Cross-Pollination: A Former Imagineer's Take on the Innovation Process. Learn more about Brian at wdwithme.com  Creative Cross-Pollination is available now *** Learn more about Dillo's Discord Universe by clicking here! ***

About This Episode: This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby sits down with Emily Jeffers for a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation about artistic identity, collaboration, and carving out a sustainable life in theatre. Emily shares insights into her creative journey, reflecting on the evolution of her practice and the realities of working as an artist today. From navigating uncertainty to embracing curiosity, she speaks candidly about the challenges and rewards of making work that feels both personal and communal. The conversation explores process, risk-taking, and the importance of staying open to change in an ever-shifting theatrical landscape. This episode explores: Emily's path into theatre and the experiences that shaped her voice The balance between artistic ambition and practical sustainability Collaboration as a creative engine The role of vulnerability in performance and creation Redefining success on your own terms And much more! Guest:

On this week's Theme Park Thursday, we say goodbye to one of the most iconic thrill rides at Walt Disney World and talk through what this major change means for the park. Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith is being rethemed and the Muppets are taking over at Disney's Hollywood Studios (#alwaysmgm)! How are you feeling about the change? *** Learn more about Dillo's Discord Universe by clicking here! ***

The Muppet Show is now streaming on Disney+! On this episode of Theme Park Thursday, Frank and Jen are joined by three members of the Dillo's Diz Resort for a panel discussion on The Muppet Show's return to Disney+. They share their honest reactions, favorite moments, and whether this childhood classic still holds up today. Is it still funny? Does the nostalgia hit? Would we recommend it to new viewers? If you grew up with The Muppet Show or you're discovering it for the first time, this episode is for you. Let us know your thoughts and connect with us @dillosdiz! *** Learn more about Dillo's Discord Universe by clicking here! ***

In Part 3 of Jen's Walt Disney World Trip Report, Jen and Frank discuss the two Disney lounges Jen went to while on her trip in January. What's considered a Disney lounge vs. a bar vs. a beer garden? It's all a slippery slope! *** Learn more about Dillo's Discord Universe by clicking here! ***

On this episode of Theme Park Thursday, we cover Part 2 of Jen's Disney World trip report and break down where she ate during her trip. We also catch up on the latest Disney news, sharing our thoughts and reactions to what's happening across Walt Disney World and beyond. ***

Welcome to Part 1 of Jen's January Disney World Trip Report! On this episode, Jen and Frank talk about Jen's full day at Magic Kingdom, from attraction decisions to crowd levels, weather, and what it's really like visiting Disney World in January. ***

If you only had one day at EPCOT's International Festival of the Arts, how would you spend it? On this Theme Park Thursday episode, Jen and Frank talk through what they would do with a single, perfect day at Festival of the Arts at Walt Disney World! *** Check out our What's in the Attic? Playlist on YouTube! ***

On this episode of Theme Park Thursday with Dillo's Diz, Jen and Frank discuss a variety of topics including reflections on Marathon Weekend, plans for their next Dillo's Diz meetup and whether or not they can be nostalgic for a WDW entrance. ***

Happy New Year and welcome to the first episode of Theme Park Thursday on the Dillo's Diz Podcast in 2026! Jen and Frank talk about the latest Disney News and one of their favorite things: Disney World Walk Outs!  ***

Welcome to Day 24 of the 24 Days of Dillos Disney Reviews! We did it! On this episode Jen and Frank are discussing their time on Slinky Dog Dash during Jollywood Nights and of course, Frank's connection to the big dog himself. Thank you for watching, listening and supporting us in these 24 days! ***

Welcome to Day 23 of the 24 Days of Dillos Disney Reviews! On this episode, Jen and Frank are doing a bit of a potpourri of reviews! From Ale and Compass with friends to Disney's Customer Service and a few things in between, they're nearing the end and covering it all! ***

Welcome to Day 22 of the 24 Days of Dillos Disney Reviews! On this episode, Jen and Frank share their thoughts on Disney's All Star Sports Resort and how it compares to other Disney property hotels.  ***

Welcome to Day 21 of the 24 Days of Dillo's Disney Reviews! On this episode, Jen and Frank discuss their experience on Tiana's Bayou Adventure during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party! ***

Welcome to Day 20 of the 24 Days of Dillos Disney Reviews! On this episode, we discuss Journey Into Imagination with Figment and what the future should hold for this attraction! ***

Welcome to Day 19 of the 24 Days of Dillos Disney Reviews! On this episode, we'll be talking about Time Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along during Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios.  ***

Welcome to Day 18 of the 24 Days of Dillos Disney Reviews! It's not surprise that Jen and Frank love the Muppets and want more of them! On this episode, they're talking about Holidays in Hollywood during Jollywood Nights at Disney's Hollywood Studios (#alwaysmgm)! ***

Welcome to Day 17 of the 24 Days of Dillos Disney Reviews! Jen and Frank love a good nighttime parade at Walt Disney World and in this episode they discuss Mickey's Once Upon A Christmas Time Parade! ***

Welcome to Day 16 of the 24 Days of Dillos Disney Reviews! During this review, Jen and Frank look back on their Jingle Cruise experience during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party! ***

Welcome to Day 15 of the 24 Days of Dillos Disney Reviews! Today Jen and Frank talk about the fumes, the announcements and their nostalgic love for the Tomorrowland Speedway! ***

It's hard for Jen and Frank to skip a Holiday Overlay! On this episode, they recap their time on Space Mountain during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party!   ***

Jen and Frank deal with more nostalgic change as they discuss the Polynesian Tower at Disney's Polynesian Resort!   ***

Jen and Frank had deep rooted nostalgic love for Beaches & Cream and sometimes that shows in different ways. Check out their review of Disney's Beaches & Cream Soda Shop in Walt Disney World!   ***

Jen and Frank chat about Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind at Walt Disney World's EPCOT! ***

Jen and Frank chat about The Land Pavillion at Walt Disney World's EPCOT! ***

Jen and Frank chat about their final 3D ride on Remy's Ratatouille Adventure at Walt Disney World's EPCOT! ***

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Following the most recent refurbishment, Jen and Frank chat about their ride on Spaceship Earth at Walt Disney World's EPCOT on November 6tb! ***

Jen and Frank chat about their breakfast at Steakhouse 71 at Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort! ***

Jen and Frank chat about their recent visit to Kona Cafe at Walt Disney World's Polynesian Resort! ***

Jen and Frank chat about their first visit to The Beak and Barrel in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom! ***

Jen and Frank chat about their first visit to GEO-82 in Walt Disney World's EPCOT! ***

Jen and Frank chat about their first ride on the latest version of Test Track in Walt Disney World's EPCOT! ***

Jen and Frank review their first visit to Sebastian's Bistro at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort. ***

Jen and Frank review the thirty minutes they spent on Typhoon Lagoon in November 2025! Humunga Cowabunga! ***

Jen and Frank chat with Lexi, Jeffers, Louis & Val about food, drinks, snacks and more following the 3rd Annual Dillo's Diz meetup! On this episode…

Jen and Frank chat about their time spent at the opening night of Disney Jollywood Nights 2025! On this episode…

Toni Morrison is one of the few Americans to win the Nobel Prize in Literature and remains the only black woman to do so. She remains central to nearly every American conversation, which is why her books are being given a fresh look for a new generation of readers, accompanied by new introductions from some of the best writers at work today.Honoree Jeffers is a poet, novelist, and professor of English at the University of Oklahoma. Some of her work includes "The Age of Phillis," "The Love Songs of W.E.B Du Bois," and most recently "Misbehaving at the Crossroads: Essays & Writings." This morning, we will talk with Honoree, about her introduction to "Beloved."

When police arrested Bryan Kohberger — the criminology Ph.D. student accused of murdering four University of Idaho students — they found a single book with underlining on page 118. Months later, reporting from the Idaho Statesman revealed that book was Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers — a self-help classic about conquering fear through action. In this episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, we dig into what that detail really means. Was Kohberger simply reading a popular motivational book? Or was he absorbing a philosophy that, in his hands, took on something much darker? Tony breaks down how Jeffers' message — “The only way to get rid of the fear of doing something is to go out and do it” — could have resonated with Kohberger's obsessive need for control and dominance. Through psychological analysis and factual reporting, this episode explores how self-help principles can be warped by pathological minds — transforming courage into justification, empowerment into entitlement, and action into violence. We examine the context of the discovery, Kohberger's academic writings about “emotions and criminal decision-making,” and his disturbing fascination with overcoming hesitation. The result is a chilling portrait of a man who may have misread a book about personal growth as a guide to fearlessness at any cost. It's not about blame. It's about understanding how ordinary ideas can become extraordinary distortions inside extraordinary minds.

When police arrested Bryan Kohberger — the criminology Ph.D. student accused of murdering four University of Idaho students — they found a single book with underlining on page 118. Months later, reporting from the Idaho Statesman revealed that book was Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers — a self-help classic about conquering fear through action. In this episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, we dig into what that detail really means. Was Kohberger simply reading a popular motivational book? Or was he absorbing a philosophy that, in his hands, took on something much darker? Tony breaks down how Jeffers' message — “The only way to get rid of the fear of doing something is to go out and do it” — could have resonated with Kohberger's obsessive need for control and dominance. Through psychological analysis and factual reporting, this episode explores how self-help principles can be warped by pathological minds — transforming courage into justification, empowerment into entitlement, and action into violence. We examine the context of the discovery, Kohberger's academic writings about “emotions and criminal decision-making,” and his disturbing fascination with overcoming hesitation. The result is a chilling portrait of a man who may have misread a book about personal growth as a guide to fearlessness at any cost. It's not about blame. It's about understanding how ordinary ideas can become extraordinary distortions inside extraordinary minds.

When police arrested Bryan Kohberger — the criminology Ph.D. student accused of murdering four University of Idaho students — they found a single book with underlining on page 118. Months later, reporting from the Idaho Statesman revealed that book was Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers — a self-help classic about conquering fear through action. In this episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, we dig into what that detail really means. Was Kohberger simply reading a popular motivational book? Or was he absorbing a philosophy that, in his hands, took on something much darker? Tony breaks down how Jeffers' message — “The only way to get rid of the fear of doing something is to go out and do it” — could have resonated with Kohberger's obsessive need for control and dominance. Through psychological analysis and factual reporting, this episode explores how self-help principles can be warped by pathological minds — transforming courage into justification, empowerment into entitlement, and action into violence. We examine the context of the discovery, Kohberger's academic writings about “emotions and criminal decision-making,” and his disturbing fascination with overcoming hesitation. The result is a chilling portrait of a man who may have misread a book about personal growth as a guide to fearlessness at any cost. It's not about blame. It's about understanding how ordinary ideas can become extraordinary distortions inside extraordinary minds.

Jen and Frank chat about their time spent at the opening night of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2025! On this episode…

When police arrested Bryan Kohberger — the criminology Ph.D. student accused of murdering four University of Idaho students — they found a single book with underlining on page 118. Months later, reporting from the Idaho Statesman revealed that book was Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers — a self-help classic about conquering fear through action. In this episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, we dig into what that detail really means. Was Kohberger simply reading a popular motivational book? Or was he absorbing a philosophy that, in his hands, took on something much darker? Tony breaks down how Jeffers' message — “The only way to get rid of the fear of doing something is to go out and do it” — could have resonated with Kohberger's obsessive need for control and dominance. Through psychological analysis and factual reporting, this episode explores how self-help principles can be warped by pathological minds — transforming courage into justification, empowerment into entitlement, and action into violence. We examine the context of the discovery, Kohberger's academic writings about “emotions and criminal decision-making,” and his disturbing fascination with overcoming hesitation. The result is a chilling portrait of a man who may have misread a book about personal growth as a guide to fearlessness at any cost. It's not about blame. It's about understanding how ordinary ideas can become extraordinary distortions inside extraordinary minds.

When police arrested Bryan Kohberger — the criminology Ph.D. student accused of murdering four University of Idaho students — they found a single book with underlining on page 118. Months later, reporting from the Idaho Statesman revealed that book was Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers — a self-help classic about conquering fear through action. In this episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, we dig into what that detail really means. Was Kohberger simply reading a popular motivational book? Or was he absorbing a philosophy that, in his hands, took on something much darker? Tony breaks down how Jeffers' message — “The only way to get rid of the fear of doing something is to go out and do it” — could have resonated with Kohberger's obsessive need for control and dominance. Through psychological analysis and factual reporting, this episode explores how self-help principles can be warped by pathological minds — transforming courage into justification, empowerment into entitlement, and action into violence. We examine the context of the discovery, Kohberger's academic writings about “emotions and criminal decision-making,” and his disturbing fascination with overcoming hesitation. The result is a chilling portrait of a man who may have misread a book about personal growth as a guide to fearlessness at any cost. It's not about blame. It's about understanding how ordinary ideas can become extraordinary distortions inside extraordinary minds.

When police arrested Bryan Kohberger — the criminology Ph.D. student accused of murdering four University of Idaho students — they found a single book with underlining on page 118. Months later, reporting from the Idaho Statesman revealed that book was Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers — a self-help classic about conquering fear through action. In this episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, we dig into what that detail really means. Was Kohberger simply reading a popular motivational book? Or was he absorbing a philosophy that, in his hands, took on something much darker? Tony breaks down how Jeffers' message — “The only way to get rid of the fear of doing something is to go out and do it” — could have resonated with Kohberger's obsessive need for control and dominance. Through psychological analysis and factual reporting, this episode explores how self-help principles can be warped by pathological minds — transforming courage into justification, empowerment into entitlement, and action into violence. We examine the context of the discovery, Kohberger's academic writings about “emotions and criminal decision-making,” and his disturbing fascination with overcoming hesitation. The result is a chilling portrait of a man who may have misread a book about personal growth as a guide to fearlessness at any cost. It's not about blame. It's about understanding how ordinary ideas can become extraordinary distortions inside extraordinary minds.

In this episode, Jen and Frank talk about Frank's recent trip to the Buena Vista Palace, with some time spent in Disney Springs. As this episode drops, they will be in Walt Disney World for their meetup. If you see them around the parks, be sure to say hi!  ***

Jen and Frank chat with Theme Park Rob, Jeffers, and Louis and Val about their Walt Disney World meetup November 5 - 8! On this episode…

Jen and Frank chat about the latest update of Soarin' arriving to Walt Disney World and Disneyland during the Summer of 2026. Plus, the discovery of some 90's Disney collectibles. On this episode…