Podcasts about Jersey Shore

Alan interviews Lisa Lane. Lisa Lane loved spending time at her Jersey Shore beach house. But constantly using a bucket to wash out showers was tiring and time-consuming. She invented Rinseroo - a flexible hose that attaches to any shower head with no tools. Now, washing out showers is a breeze for everyone. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website:  www.Rinseroo.com

This week we are joined by Jamie Harrow! Jamie Harrow was born and raised at the Jersey Shore. She is a graduate of Harvard Law School and Villanova University and lives in New Jersey with her family. Her debut novel, One on One, was published by Dutton in 2024. Fun at Parties, her second novel, is available now.In this episode, Jamie Harrow discusses the importance of embracing non-linear career paths and the valuable lessons learned from diverse experiences. She discusses her experience growing up on the Jersey Shore, being the “nerd” in a sporty family, being soft spoken in school, and her experiences with identity and motherhood. Recommendations From This Episode: Little Giants  The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search For The Happiest Places In The World Follow Jamie: @jamieharrowbooksFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Please rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends! Email us: aloneatlunch@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Poducer, we sit down with Slot-A — a Chicago-based DJ, producer, curator, and community-builder whose journey bridges Detroit grit and Chicago soul. Known for his work with Jamila Woods, his Open Swim Chicago event series, and deep roots in the city's underground, Slot-A embodies what it means to turn passion into longevity. From growing up in Ypsilanti, Michigan, to producing in New York and ultimately building a home in Chicago's scene, he shares how faith, hustle, and self-awareness have guided his creative path. Slot-A takes us through his musical beginnings—discovering Sony Acid and Fruity Loops, experimenting with beatmaking on early software, and landing sync placements on shows like Jersey Shore and Stomp the Yard. He reflects on his time interning in New York studios, learning from industry veterans, and realizing that DJing is just as much a sales game as it is an art form—about knowing your value, understanding your crowd, and building leverage through relationships. We explore how he evolved from a bedroom producer to a full-fledged DJ, curator, and event programmer, and how each phase taught him the importance of networking, creating “randomness,” and turning luck into opportunity. Slot-A breaks down the differences between Chicago and New York as creative ecosystems, the philosophy behind Open Swim Chicago and Colors, and what it really takes to build sustainable music communities. Finally, he reflects on executive-producing Jamila Woods' album “LEGACY! LEGACY!”, sharing how that project reshaped his understanding of collaboration, communication, and artistic integrity.

SPONSORS: Go to https://RO.CO/FIRSTDATE for your free insurance check. Vinny Guadagnino from Jersey Shore joins Lauren Compton on The First Date Podcast for one of the funniest and most honest interviews yet!They talk about dating after fame, saying “I love you,” red flags, wild clubbing days in Vegas, and why he's single-ish but not in a rush to settle down. Vinny opens up about hosting strip clubs, finding normal girls, and what romance really means to him.

In this episode of Set Lusting Bruce, host Jesse Jackson welcomes Jack Kosowsky, a passionate Bruce Springsteen fan from New Jersey. Jack shares his journey as a lifelong Springsteen devotee, recounting memories of growing up near the Jersey Shore, the impact of Bruce's music on his life, and his experiences attending numerous Springsteen concerts. Jack also discusses his semi-retirement, his foray into nature photography specializing in bald eagles, and his unique contributions to the fan film 'Tramps Like Us.' Join us for this engaging conversation filled with personal stories and deep admiration for the Boss. https://www.instagram.com/jaxeaglepix/?hl=en 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:19 Jack's Background and Early Life 00:53 Musical Influences and Family Memories 03:46 Discovering Bruce Springsteen 05:57 Concert Experiences and Memorable Shows 09:13 The Pit Experience 12:18 Springsteen Community and Spring Nuts 23:54 Favorite Songs and Albums 25:49 Reflecting on Springsteen's Albums 26:39 Anticipation for Electric Nebraska 27:55 Photography Journey Begins 30:29 Discovering a Passion for Nature Photography 31:45 Concert Photography and iPhone Magic 32:22 Chasing the Perfect Shot 34:05 Political Views and New Box Set 36:37 Memories of Summer Fairs 37:05 Songs to Hear Live 40:41 Unexpected Photography Opportunity 46:31 Final Thoughts and Farewell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A stolen painting. A survivor's courage. A thief's redemption. Betsy and author Bill Frisco explore how truth and love can outlast hate and history.In this episode of Chatting with Betsy, host Betsy Wurzel speaks with Bill Frisco, author of Every Day Is Like Sunday: The Silent Re-Looting of Art Stolen by the Nazis. Their heartfelt conversation explores how a chance meeting at the Jersey Shore in 1985 inspired a story of stolen Jewish artwork, justice, and redemption.Betsy and Bill dive into the heart of Every Day Is Like Sunday, a gripping tale that follows a stolen painting and the people forever changed by its history. Though written as historical fiction on his attorney's advice, Bill explains that real events appear throughout—blending fact and imagination to reveal timeless truths about conscience and courage. Listeners meet Roy Kean, a skilled thief, and Lily Braun, a Holocaust survivor determined to reclaim her murdered family's stolen art. Roy, moved by Lily's faith and bravery, risks everything to right a decades-old wrong.Together, they embody the struggle to confront the past and restore dignity to lives shattered by hatred. Bill shares how visiting Auschwitz during his research transformed his perspective and strengthened his commitment to honoring truth through storytelling. Betsy calls the book a page-turner that unites history, emotion, and moral reflection. As a Jewish-Christian, she found Lily's strength deeply personal—an enduring reminder of resilience and the human spirit.

Tony Shalhoub is an actor whose roles skew towards the quirky and neurotic — and his characters' quirks often come out through food. In the classic 1996 film Big Night, Tony plays an uncompromising Italian chef whose Jersey Shore restaurant is on the brink of failure. In the TV show Monk, he plays a detective with OCD who has many strong opinions about how he wants his food. In The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, he's a math professor who, at one point, devises a complex system for not getting too drunk. We cover these roles, as well as a new one he's recently taken on: hosting a travel show on CNN, Breaking Bread. (Breaking Bread airs on Sundays at 9pm on CNN, or you can stream it the next day with CNN's All Access subscription.)The Sporkful production team includes Dan Pashman, Emma Morgenstern, Andres O'Hara, Kameel Stanley, Jared O'Connell, Morgan Johnson, and Jazzmin Sutherland.Right now, Sporkful listeners can get three months free of the SiriusXM app by going to siriusxm.com/sporkful. Get all your favorite podcasts, more than 200 ad-free music channels curated by genre and era, and live sports coverage with the SiriusXM app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a brand new season of AIRCHECK! In this episode, hosts Rich DeSisto and Steve Raymond kick things off with a deep dive into Steve's remarkable radio journey. From his early days spinning vinyl as a kid, to leading 100.7 WZXL for over 30 years, Steve shares the highs and behind-the-scenes moments of South Jersey's beloved rock station. You'll hear legendary stories about live interviews with icons like Metallica, Kiss, David Lee Roth, Mick Fleetwood, and even a surprise visit from Joe Strummer of The Clash.  An encounter that would later be featured in a film.Rich and Steve reminisce about the wild days of local radio: inventive promotions, unforgettable mishaps on-air, and the genuine connections made with artists and listeners alike. Steve reveals how being in the right place at the right (or wrong) time led to the kinds of rock and roll moments that only happen in a true live and local radio environment.Whether you're a radio junkie, a music fan, or just love a good story, this episode is a celebration of radio's golden era and the passionate personalities that made it electric. Buckle up for a mix of nostalgia, laughter, and big-name drops as we launch a new season with a familiar voice at the helm...Steve Raymond!You can download or stream every episode of AIRCHECK from Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also listen on YouTube. Ask your Smart Speaker to “Play Aircheck Podcast”.If you're a radio vet with a story to tell we want to hear from you.Email us at Aircheckme@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook: facebook.com/aircheckmeTell us what you think and your favorite episode!

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Brad Zerbo and Jaytriot close out The Audio Files season with a cinematic tribute to Cocoa Beach, the home of rockets, surfboards, and the Great American Restoration Tour. Broadcasting from the edge of liftoff, the duo blends 60 years of beach and space-inspired music, from Frankie Avalon's Beach Blanket Bingo to Bowie's Space Oddity and Flock of Seagulls' Space Age Love Song. They trace the strange but beautiful collision of 1960s surf culture and NASA's space program, weaving in punk, new wave, and glam rock detours along the way. Between stories of CanCon's “spacey” beach party, Brad's Jersey Shore nostalgia, and Jay's Ace Frehley memories, this episode feels like a warm night by the ocean, equal parts nostalgia, laughter, and heart. The finale ends on a high note with Sinatra's timeless Fly Me to the Moon, a song once played aboard Apollo 11 and now closing out the pre-GART celebration with style and soul.

In this Halloween-week episode of The Liquidity Event, AJ and Shane gamble their way through Atlantic City stories, poker scandals, and billionaire luck. AJ checks in from self-imposed exile at the Jersey Shore to finish her book (and avoid the casinos), while Shane shares his thoughts on gambling's strange evolution from high stakes to digital dopamine. The duo dives into Governor JB Pritzker's million-dollar Vegas win, a sprawling FBI gambling case that reads like Ocean's Eleven, and the Louvre jewel heist that has everyone rooting for "Flappy." They debate whether Bitcoin counts as investing or just fancy gambling, share their favorite open enrollment hacks, and field a listener question about when it's okay to stop sweating the $6 latte. They wrap up with a surprisingly heartfelt segment on digital estate planning—passwords, personal finance apps, and the love letter your will should be. Timestamps: (00:00) Welcome to The Liquidity Event — AJ live from Atlantic City (02:00) Halloween plans, weddings, and the curse of the off-season boardwalk (04:30) AJ and Shane head to San Diego for the Personal Financial Planning Summit (06:00) Gambling talk — JB Pritzker's million-dollar win (09:00) FBI's "Operation Royal Flush" and NBA gambling scandals (13:00) Ocean's Eleven in real life — marked cards and the legend of "Flappy" (15:30) The Louvre jewel heist and Shane's power tools (17:00) AI gone too far — Sora, deepfakes, and existential dread (18:00) JP Morgan's Bitcoin collateral move — investing or gambling? (20:00) Open enrollment season tips and why life insurance still matters (23:30) FSAStore.com, sponsorship dreams, and practical tax hacks (24:00) Listener question: when did you stop caring about small purchases? (27:00) Behavioral finance, Faulkner envy, and the psychology of frugality (28:00) Digital estate planning and your "password love letter" (33:00) Personal Capital, Mint, and the problem with dying apps (34:00) Closing thoughts — lattes, legacies, and leaving clean spreadsheets

In today's episode of Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne welcomes the vibrant and resilient comedian Missy Hall to share a remarkable journey. Together, they explore how Missy's humor and strength have seen her through every phase of her cancer experience, from diagnosis to survivorship. Listeners will hear about Missy's recent girls' weekend at the Jersey Shore, where she rediscovered joy and vitality amid laughter and camaraderie. This candid conversation showcases how humor and social connection play crucial roles in healing. Join Saranne and Missy as they offer inspiration and practical tips for living vibrantly while navigating the challenges of cancer.2025 People's Choice Podcast Awards Finalist Ranked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcasts by CancerCare News in 2024 & 2025, and #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot in 2024 Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in over 130 countries across 7 continents and features over 390 original daily episodes hosted by Stage IV survivor  Saranne Rothberg.   To learn more about Host Saranne Rothberg and The ComedyCures Foundation:https://www.comedycures.org/ To write to Saranne or a guest:https://www.comedycures.org/contact-8 To record a message to Saranne or a guest:https://www.speakpipe.com/BCD_Comments_Suggestions To sign up for the free Health Builder Series live on Zoom with Saranne and Jacqui, go to The ComedyCures Foundation's homepage:https://www.comedycures.org/ Please support the creation of more original episodes of Beating Cancer Daily and other free ComedyCures Foundation programs with a tax-deductible contribution:http://bit.ly/ComedyCuresDonate THANK YOU! Please tell a friend whom we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review. Have a blessed day! Saranne 

In this episode of Gangland Wire, retired Kansas City Intelligence Unit detective Gary Jenkins welcomes author Gregory Macalino, whose book “Little Pussy and Long Branch: Perfect Together” offers a deep dive into New Jersey's underworld and the life of one of its most notorious figures—Anthony “Little Pussy” Russo. Gregory begins by sharing his own story, growing up in Monmouth County amid the Italian-American enclaves where whispers of mob activity were part of daily life. His firsthand familiarity with the gambling, politics, and personalities that shaped the Jersey Shore inspired him to explore Russo's remarkable and brutal reign. Gary and Gregory trace Little Pussy Russo's rise from a small-time Newark street thief to a powerful player in the Genovese crime family, detailing how he infiltrated Long Branch's political and law enforcement circles to control the town for over twenty years. Gregory explains Russo's business acumen, his use of gambling and real estate ventures to mask criminal operations, and the dangerous rivalries that emerged with independent drug dealers who threatened his dominance. Listeners will hear how Little Pussy Russo's empire ultimately unraveled amid violence, betrayal, and federal pressure. Gregory recounts dramatic gangland episodes, family connections, and the eventual collapse of a criminal fiefdom that had once seemed untouchable. The conversation also touches on how Russo's world parallels modern portrayals of mob life—especially The Sopranos—revealing just how much real New Jersey mobsters influenced America's favorite mafia fiction. As the discussion closes, Gregory reflects on the lasting cultural footprint of men like Russo and what their stories teach us about power, corruption, and community identity. This is a must-listen for true crime fans, Mafia historians, and anyone fascinated by how organized crime once ruled the Jersey Shore. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. Hit me up on Venmo for a cup of coffee or a shot and a beer @ganglandwire Click here to "buy me a cup of coffee" To go to the store or make a donation or rent Ballot Theft: Burglary, Murder, Coverup, click here To rent 'Brothers against Brothers' or 'Gangland Wire,' the documentaries click here.  To purchase one of my books, click here. Transcript [0:00] Well, hey, all you wiretappers, good to be back here in the studio of Gangland Wire. For those of you who don't know me, most of you do, I think, sometimes, a lot of repeat listeners out there, and I really appreciate all you guys that always come back and make comments on my YouTube channel and comment on my Gangland Wire podcast group page, and so I really appreciate all you. And for you guys that don't know me, I was with the Kansas City Police Department. I spent about 14 years in the intelligence unit. We worked the Sabella crime family here in Kansas city and a variety of other things like that, uh, retired and did a couple other things and find out my last retirement gig is I'm a podcaster. And then this has just been so much fun for me, guys. I really appreciate all your support. I'm getting to know all these authors all around the United States. There's not a place. If you're an intelligence, you like to have contacts where you can learn something or find out something or get something done. Well, there's not any city, I don't think, in the United States, I don't know somebody that's been on my podcast that I can call them up or email them and say, what about this or what about that?   [1:06] So it's really broadened my life and this made my life much richer. So anyhow, today, without further ado, we have Gregory Macalino. Gregory, welcome.   [1:17] Thank you. Great to be here, really, truly. Yeah, well, I really, as I told you when we were talking before, I really am pleased about getting you on the show and about your book that you wrote,

You're listening to Burnt Toast! I'm Virginia Sole-Smith. Today, my conversation is with Lisa Sibbett, PhD. Lisa writes The Auntie Bulletin, a weekly newsletter about kinship, chosen family and community care. As a long time Auntie herself, Lisa often focuses on the experiences of people without children who are nevertheless, in her words, "cultivating childful lives." We've been talking a whole bunch about community on Burnt Toast lately, and Lisa reached out to have a conversation about the systems that get in the way of our community building efforts—specifically our culture's systemic isolation of the nuclear family. This is one of those conversations that isn't "classic Burnt Toast." But we're here to do fat liberation work—and so how we think about community matters here, because community is fundamental to any kind of advocacy work. Plus it brings us joy! And joy matters too. I super appreciate this conversation with Lisa, and I know you will too.Join our community! Today's episode is free! But don't forget, if you were a Substack subscriber, you have until October 28 to claim your free access to our paid content. Check your email for your special gift link! Episode 216 TranscriptLisaSo my newsletter is about building kinship and community care. I live in cohousing, and I've been an auntie for many years to lots of different kids. I've always been really involved in the lives of other people's children. And people who have lives like mine, we often don't really have even language for describing what our experience is like. It's sort of illegible to other people. Like, what's your role? Why are you here?And all of this has really blossomed into work that's definitely about loving and supporting families and other people's children, but I also write about elder care and building relationships with elders and building community and cohousing. And I have a chronic illness, so I sometimes write about balancing self-care and community care. VirginiaI have been an instant convert to your work, because a lot of what you write really challenges me in really useful ways. You have really made me reckon with how much I have been siloed in the structure of my life. It's funny because I actually grew up with a kind of accidental–it wasn't quite cohousing. We had two separate houses. But I was the child of a very amicable divorce, and my four parents co-parented pretty fluidly. So I grew up with adults who were not my biological parents playing really important roles in my life. And I have gotten to the point where I'm realizing I want a version of that for my kids. And that maybe that is just a better model. So it's fascinating to consider what that can look like when not everybody has those very specific circumstances. LisaIt's a dreamy setup, actually, to have amicably divorced parents and extra parents.VirginiaI'm super proud of all of my parents for making it work. My sister —who is my half sister from my dad's second marriage—has a baby now. And my mom made the first birthday cake for them. There are a lot of beautiful things about blended families. When they work, they're really amazing. And it always felt like we were doing something kind of weird, and other people didn't quite understand our family. So I also relate to that piece of it. Because when you say "cohousing community," I think a lot of folks don't really know what that term means. What does it look like, and how does it manifest in practice? What is daily life like in a cohousing community? LisaThere are different synonyms or near neighbor terms for cohousing. Another one is "intentional community." Back in the day, we might think about it as kind of a commune, although in the commune structure, people tended to actually pool their finances. I would say that cohousing is a much more kind of hybrid model between having your own space and being up in each other's spaces and sharing all of the resources. Join the Burnt Toast community! So I really think of cohousing as coming frpm where so many dreamy social policies come from: Scandinavia. In Denmark and I think other countries in Northern Europe there is a lot of intentional urban planning around building shared, communal living spaces where there are things like community kitchens and shared outdoor space for lots of different residences. So that's kind of the model that cohousing in the US tends to come from. And sometimes it's people living together in a house. Sometimes it's houses clustered together, or a shared apartment building. It can look a lot of different ways. The shared attribute is that you're attempting to live in a more communal way and sharing a lot of your familial resources. In my cohousing community, there are just three households. It's really, really small. We really lucked into it. My partner and I were displaced due to growth in our city, and needed to find a new place to live. And we had been talking with some friends for years about hoping to move into cohousing with them. But it's very hard to actually make happen. It takes a lot of luck, especially in urban environments, but I think probably anywhere in the United States, because our policies and infrastructure are really not set up for it. So we were thinking about doing cohousing with our friends. They were going to build a backyard cottage. We were thinking about moving into the backyard cottage, but it was feeling a little bit too crowded. And then my partner was like, "Well, you know, the house next door is for sale." So it was really fortuitous, because the housing market was blowing up. Houses were being sold really, really fast, but there were some specific conditions around this particular house that made it possible for us to buy it. So we ended up buying a house next door to our friends. And then they also have a basement apartment and a backyard cottage. So there are people living in the basement apartment, and then, actually, the backyard cottage is an Airbnb right now, but it could potentially be expanded. So we have three households. One household has kids, two households don't, and our backyard is completely merged. We eat meals together four nights a week or five nights a week. Typically, we take turns cooking for each other, and have these big communal meals, and which is just such a delight. And if your car breaks down, there's always a car to borrow. We share all our garden tools, and we have sheds that we share. There are a lot of collective resources, and availability for rides to the airport ,and that kind of thing. VirginiaThere are just so many practical applications! LisaIt's really delightful. Prior to moving into cohousing, we never hosted people at all. I was very averse to the idea of living in shared space. I was really worried about that. But because we have our own spaces and we have communal spaces, it sort of works for different people's energies. And I certainly have become much more flexible and comfortable with having lots of people around. I'm no longer afraid of cooking for 12 people, you know? So it just makes it a lot easier to have a life where you can go in and out of your introversion phases and your social phases.VirginiaI'm sure because you're around each other all the time, there's not the same sense of "putting on your outgoing personality." Like for introverts, when we socialize, there's a bit of a putting on that persona.LisaTotally. It's much more like family. We're kind of hanging around in our pajamas, and nobody's cleaning their houses. VirginiaYou have that comfort level, which is hard to replicate. It's hard even for people who are good friends, but haven't sort of intentionally said, "We want this in our relationship. "There are all those pressures that kick in to have your house look a certain way. This is something I've been writing about —how the hosting perfectionism expectations are really high. Messy House Hosting! LisaAbsolutely, yeah. And it's just such an impairment for us to have to live that way.VirginiaFor me, it took getting divorced to reckon with wanting to make some changes. I mean, in a lot of ways, it was just necessary. There were no longer two adults in my household. The moving parts of my life were just more. I suddenly realized I needed support. But it was so hard to get over those initial hurdles. Almost every other friend I've had who's gotten divorced since says the same thing. Like, wait, I'm going to ask people for a ride for my child? It's this huge stumbling block when, actually, that should have been how we're all parenting and living. But it really shows how much marriage really isolates us. Or, a lot of marriages really isolate us. Our beliefs about the nuclear family really isolate us and condition us to feel like we have to handle it all by ourselves. So I would love to hear your thoughts on where does that come from? Why do we internalize that so much? LisaVirginia, you've been cultivating this wonderful metaphor about the various things that are diets. VirginiaMy life's work is to tell everybody, "everything is a diet."LisaEverything's a diet! And I feel like it's such a powerful metaphor, and I think it really, really applies here. The nuclear family is such a diet. You have done, I think, the Lord's work over the last couple of years, helping us conceptualize that metaphor around what does it mean to say something is a diet? And the way that I'm thinking of the Virginia Sole-Smith Model of Diet Culture is that there's an oppressive and compulsory ideal that we're all supposed to live up to. If we're not living up to it, then we're doing it wrong, and we need to be working harder. And there's this rewarding of restriction, which, of course, then increases demands for consumer goods and forces us to buy things. Then, of course, it also doesn't actually work, right? And all of that is coming out of a culture of capitalism and individualism that wants us to solve our problems by buying stuff. VirginiaI mean, I say all the time, Amazon Prime was my co-parent.LisaI think the nuclear family is just part of that whole system of individualism and consumerism that we're supposed to be living in. It really benefits the free market for us all to be isolated in these little nuclear families, not pulling on shared resources, so we all have to buy our own resources and not being able to rely on community care, so we have to pay for all of the care that we get in life. And that is gross. That's bad. We don't like that. And you also have written, which I really appreciate, that it's a very logical survival strategy to adhere to these ideals, especially the farther away you are from the social ideal. If you're marginalized in any way, the more trying to adhere to these ideals gives us cover.To me, that all just maps onto the nuclear family without any gaps. Going back to your specific question about why is it so hard to not feel like in an imposition when you're asking for help: We're just deeply, deeply, deeply conditioned to be self reliant within the unit of the family and not ask for help. Both you and I have interviewed the wonderful Jessica Slice in the last few months, and she has really helped me.Jessica wrote Unfit Parent. She's a disabled mom, and she has really helped me think about how interdependence and asking for help is actually really stigmatized in our culture, and the kind of logical extension of that for disabled parents is that they get labeled unfit and their kids get taken away. But there's a whole spectrum there of asking for help as a weakness, as being a loser, as being really deeply wrong, and we should never do it. And we're just, like, deeply conditioned in that way. VirginiaSpeaking of community care: My 12-year-old was supposed to babysit for my friend's daughter this afternoon, she has like a standing Tuesday gig. And my younger child was going to go along with her, to hang out, because she's friends with the younger kiddo. I was going pick them up later. But then we heard this morning that this little friend has head lice. And that did make the community care fall apart! LisaOh no. It's time to isolate!  VirginiaWhile I want us all to be together....LisaThere can be too much togetherness. You don't want to shave your head.VirginiaThat said, though: It was a great example of community care, because that mom and I are texting with our other mom friends, talking about which lice lady you want to book to come deal with that, and figuring out who needs to get their head checked. So it was still a pooling of resources and support, just not quite the way we envisioned anyway. LisaIt always unfolds in different ways than we expect.VirginiaBut what you're saying about the deeply held belief that we have to do it all, that we're inconveniencing other people by having needs: That myth completely disguises the fact that actually, when you ask for help, you build your bonds with other people, right? It actually is a way of being more connected to people. People like to be asked for help, even if they can't do it all the time. They want to feel useful and valuable and and you can offer an exchange. This sounds so silly, but in the beginning I was very aware, like, if I asked someone for a ride or a play date, like, how soon could I reciprocate to make sure that I was holding up my end of the bargain? And you do slowly start to drift away from needing that. It's like, oh no, that's the capitalism again, right? That's making it all very transactional, but it's hard to let go of that mindset. LisaYeah, and it just takes practice. I mean, I think that your example is so nice that just over time, you've kind of loosened up around it. It's almost like exposure therapy in asking for help. It doesn't have to be this transactional transaction.VirginiaAnd I think you start to realize, the ways you can offer help that will work for you, because that's another thing, right? Like, we have to manage our own bandwidth. You wrote recently that sometimes people who aren't in the habit of doing this are afraid that now I'll have to say yes to everything, or this is going to be this total overhaul of my life. And  No. You can say no, because you know you say yes often enough. So talk about that a little bit.Community building for introverts!LisaAbsolutely. I come at this from a perspective of living with chronic illness and disability where I really need to ration my energy. I've only been diagnosed in the last few years, and prior to that I just thought that I was lazy and weak, and I had a lot of really negative stories about my lack of capacity, and I'm still unlearning those. But over the past few years, I've been really experimenting with just recognizing what I am capable of giving and also recognizing that resting is a necessary part of the process of being able to give. If I don't rest, I can't give. And so actually, I'm doing something responsible and good for my community when I rest. You know, whatever that resting looks like for me or for other people, and it can look a lot of different ways. Some people rest by climbing rocks. I am certainly not one of those people, but...VirginiaThat is not my idea of relaxation. LisaBut, whatever, it takes all kinds, right? And I think that the systems of community care are so much more sustainable the more that we are showing up as our authentic selves. VirginiaYou talked about how you schedule rest for yourself. I'd love to hear more about that. LisaThat was an idea that I got from a really, really, really good therapist, by far the best therapist I've ever had, who herself lives with chronic illness and chronic pain. She initially suggested to me that whenever I travel--I have a hard time with travel--that, like, if I travel for three days, I need to book three days of rest. If I travel for two weeks, I need to book two weeks of rest. That's a radical proposition to me, and one that I still am like, yeah, I don't know if I can quite make that happen. But it did inspire me to think about what would work for me. And the reality of my life for many, many years, is that on a cycle of one to two weeks, I have at least one day where I just collapse and am incapable of doing anything. I can't get out of bed. So this conversation with my therapist inspired me to go, you know, maybe I should just calendar a day of rest every week. Instead of having an uncontrolled crash, I can have a controlled crash, and then I'm making the decision ahead of time that I'm going to rest, rather than having to emergently rest when other people are relying on me for something, right? It just actually makes me more reliable to rest on a calendar.VirginiaAnd it honors that need. You're not pretending that's not going to happen or hoping you can skip by without it. You're like, no, this is a real need. This is going to enable me to do the other things I want to do. So let's just embrace that and make sure that's planned for. It's really, really smart.LisaWell, and you know, I'll say that not having kids makes it much easier, of course. But I hope that there are ways that parents can schedule in little pieces of rest, even, of course, it's probably not like an entire Saturday. But, the more that families lean into aunties and community care, the more that that space can be carved out. VirginiaSo let's talk about the auntie piece. Is it just something, like, because these friends live next door and they had kids, you found yourself playing that role? How do you cultivate being an auntie? LisaThat's a great question. For me it was kind of both always going to happen and a conscious choice. I grew up in a big family. I'm one of six kids. I spent a lot of time babysitting as a kid for both my siblings and all the kids in my town, and some of my siblings are a lot older than me, so I became an aunt in my teens, and so I've always had kids in my life. Really, I can't think of a time when I didn't have little ones around, which I think is a real benefit, not a lot of people have that kind of life. And I was raised by early childhood educators. My mom is a teacher. My grandma was a preschool teacher. My other grandma is a teacher. There are a lot of teachers in my family, and a lot of them worked with little kids, so there are a lot of resources available to me.But then I also did have to make some conscious choices. I think that one of the early things that happened for me was one of my best friends asked me to be her child's godmother, and that kid is now 17. I know, she's a teenager, oh my god. So that relationship in my 20s started to condition me to think: How do I really show up for a family? How do I really show up for a child that's not my own child? And then when we moved into cohousing, which was in 2019 right before the pandemic started. We knew that we would be involving ourselves more in the life of a family. More on Lisa's childful lifeAt that time, my partner and I were hoping to have kids, and I ended up losing a lot of pregnancies. We decided to not become parents, but so we were initially envisioning sort of raising our kids together, right? And then when my partner and I decided not to have kids, one of the things that we sort of decided to pivot toward is like, well, we're going to really invest in these kids who live in our community, which we already were, because the pandemic hit and we were a bubble. So many people know the story. All the adults are working full time. There's no childcare. There are little kids. So it was really all hands on deck during that time, and it really pushed our community into a structure of lots and lots of interdependence around childcare and I spent a lot of time with these kids when they were really little, and that really cemented some bonds and forced us to make some very conscious decisions about how we want to be involved in each other's lives. To the point that once you get very involved in the lives of kids, you can't exit. Like, even if you wanted to. And so that changes your whole life trajectory. Moving to Mexico is off the table for me and my partner until these kids are at least out of the house, and that's many years down the road, right? It would be harmful for us to separate from these kids at this point. So, there are conscious decisions and just sort of happenstance. And I think for anybody who's interested in becoming an auntie or recruiting an auntie: Every situation is kind of different. But the piece about making conscious decisions is really important and requires sometimes scary conversations where we have to put ourselves out there and be vulnerable and take risks to let our loved ones know that we would like to form these kind of relationships. VirginiaAs someone on the side with the kids, my fear would be that I'm asking this huge favor, and like, oh my gosh, what an imposition. Because kids are chaos and these friends have a lovely, child-free life--I love my children, standard disclaimer. LisaKids are total chaos.VirginiaKids are always in whatever vortex of feelings and needs that that particular age and stage requires and asking someone to show up for that is, it's big. It's big.LisaWell, I definitely can't speak for all childless people, definitely not. But there are a lot of aunties who read The Auntie Bulletin, several thousand people who read The Auntie Bulletin, and a lot of shared values there in our community. Something that I think is a common feature among people who are aunties, or who want to be aunties, is: We really recognize how much we benefit from being in relationship with families. There are a lot of people, myself included, who were not able to have children and really want to have a child-ful life. We would feel a loss if we didn't have kids in our lives. And so this was something that I was reckoning with during the pandemic, when my partner and I were providing really a lot of childcare for another family. People would ask me: Do you feel like you're getting taken advantage of? What are you getting in return? What I realized during that time was, I'm getting paid back tenfold, because I get to have these kids in my life for the rest of my life, but I don't have to do the hard stuff. And that's really important. Parenting, I don't have to tell you, is very hard. As a person with chronic illness and disability at this point, I'm very glad that I don't have kids, because I don't think actually that I have the stamina. It's not about capacity for love, it's just about straight up physical energy. And so I'm able to have the benefits as an auntie of being parent-adjacent, without the cost. So I'm the winner in that transaction. And I think a lot of aunties think that way.VirginiaWell, that's really encouraging to hear. And I think, too, what you're talking about is just having really good communication, so people can say what they can do and also have their boundaries honored when they have to set a limit. That's key to any good relationship, so it would apply here too. Subscribe to Burnt Toast! LisaYeah, totally.VirginiaThinking about other barriers that come up. I've been reading, and I know you're a fan too, of Katherine Goldstein, and she's been writing such interesting critiques right now of how youth sports culture really derails families' abilities to participate in community. That's a whole fairly explosive topic, because people are really attached to their sports. So, I'll save the specifics of that for some time I have Katherine on to discuss this. Are youth sports a diet? Yes, absolutely. And we are not a sports family, but when she wrote about it, I immediately recognized what she meant, because every fall I noticed that my kids' friends become much less available for play dates because it's soccer season. And it's like, waiting for when soccer practice will be over, so that so-and-so might come over. Suddenly, even as a non-sports family, I feel like I'm loosely revolving around these schedules. And to bring it back to your work: That is one aspect of parenting culture that is really feeding into this isolation problem and this lack of community problem. This way that we've decided parenting has to be so intensive and performative around sports makes people actually less available to their communities. So this is a long way of asking my question: Do you think what we're really talking about here is a problem with the institution of marriage or the institution of parenting, or is it a bit of both?LisaThat's so interesting. I do think that youth sports is, like, by far, the kind of biggest engine of this. But there also are families that are, like, deep, deep, deep into youth performing arts that would have the same kind of function.Virginia Dance is another big one. Competitions taking up every weekend.LisaOr youth orchestra, sometimes those can be incredibly consuming and also incredibly expensive. So going with the grain of the parents that are really hyper investing in their kids activities: They will find community in those places often, right? It's a sort of substitute community for the length of the season, or whatever. And then my question is: What's the culture within those spaces? Is it like, hyper competitive? Is it about getting to the national championship? Is there a sense of community? Is there a sense of supporting kids around resilience when things don't go the way that they want them to? The cultures within these spaces matter. And I think it just ties back to the way that the nuclear family is a diet. Because we are so deeply incentivized to be fearful in our culture and to treat our problems with money, goods, services, activities. And the fear, I think, for a lot of parents, is that their kids are going to not have a good and happy life. So then there's what Annette Lareau, an educational researcher, calls concerted cultivation, particularly among more bourgeois middle class families of trying to schedule kids to the hilt, to make sure that they get every opportunity in life, and they can therefore succeed through every hurdle, and never have any adversity. Or that the adversity that they have is character building adversity in some way. And so I think that the hyper-involvement in kids activities does come from fear that's motivated by capitalism. And is that an issue of parenting culture or marriage culture or capitalist culture or gender culture?VirginiaAll of it. Yes. I mean, one thing I think about, too, is how these activities create their own community. But it's a very homogenous community. The child-free folks aren't there, because it's only soccer families or dance families or whatever. And you're only going to get families who can afford to do the activity. So it's a self-selecting group. This is not to say I'm doing a great job cultivating a more diverse community for my kids. I live in a white majority town. This is hard for all of us. We're not saying you all have to quit your sports! But if that's your primary community, that is going to narrow things in a in a way that's worth reflecting on. To bring this a little more fully into the Burnt Toast space, where we talk about diet as metaphor, but also diets specifically: One question I am asked a lot from the aunties in the Burnt Toast community, is, "How do I show up for the kids in my life that are not my own, I don't get to make the parenting calls, but for whom I still want to model anti-diet values?" Maybe there's stuff the parents are doing with food that's sending a weird message, or dieting in the home, that kind of thing. LisaWell, my sense is for myself—and I try to preach this gospel at The Auntie Bulletin— is that there are a lot of these moments for non-parents who are really deeply invested in the lives of kids, where it's not our call. And it's just a tricky terrain for aunties or any kind of allo-parental adults who are involved in the lives of kids who aren't their own kids. I'm really fortunate that most of my friends are pretty on board with an anti-diet philosophy. The people who are close to me, where I'm really involved in feeding kids are on the same page. But it comes up in other ways, right? Where I might have a different perspective than the parents. My sense is really that aunties do need to follow parents' lead that it's actually quite important to honor parents' decision makings for their kids. And we can be sort of stealthy ninjas around how we disrupt cultural conditioning more broadly. So I'm not super close to their parents, but we've got some kids in our neighborhood who are buddies with the kids who are a big part of my life. And those neighborhood kids get a lot of diet conditioning at home. There's this little girl, she's in fourth grade, and she's always telling me about her mom's exercise and saying that she can't get fat and she can't eat that popsicle and things like that, which is really heartbreaking to witness. And it's exactly that kind of situation where it's like, I'm invested in this as a just a member of our society, but I also care about these kids, and it's just not my call, you know? So I can just say things like, "Well, I like my body. I feel good that I have a soft body and I'm going to have another brownie. It tastes really good." And just kind of speak from my own experience, where I'm not necessarily trying to argue with their parents, or trying to convince the kid of something different. I'm just modeling something different for them. And I think it's totally fine to say, "In my house, you're allowed to have another brownie if you want one!" VirginiaThat modeling is so powerful. Having one example in their life of someone doing it differently, can plant that seed and help them reframe, like, oh, okay, that's not the only way to think about this conversation. That's really useful.LisaAnd I think affirming difference whenever we have the opportunity to do so is important. When a kid comments on somebody's body size or shape, you can just always say, "Isn't it great how people are different? It's so wonderful. There's so much variety."VirginiaRelated to modeling and fostering anti-diet values: I think there is a way that this collective approach to living and being in community with each other runs quite counter to mainstream narratives around what is good behavior, what are social expectations, and which groups do we let take up space. I'm thinking about how the group of soccer moms is allowed to be a community that everyone has paid to participate in, while the Black neighborhood having a block party might have the cops called on them. So, talk a little bit about how you see collectivism as also an act of radicalism.LisaYeah, thank you for that question. It's such a good one. A soccer community that is literally pay to play, where there are increasing tiers of elitenes—that is coded as very respectable in our society. Whereas a block party in a neighborhood of color is coded as disrespectable, unrespectable, disreputable. The music is loud and the people are being inconsiderate and their bodies are hanging out. There is all of this stigma around collectivism. I find for myself it's very insidious and subtle, the ways that collectivism is stigmatized. I have a theoretical allegiance to collectivism, but it takes having to actually ask for help to notice our friction and our resistance to that. You were talking about that earlier in the follow up to your divorce. And I've had that experience, when I've needed to ask for help around my disability and chronic illness, and there's all of a sudden this feeling of like, oh, I shouldn't ask for help. Oh, there's something wrong with that. And I think that there actually is a dotted line there between our resistance to asking for help and that feeling like we're doing something bad and anti-Blackness, anti-brownness, anti-queerness. Community is so, so essential for queer folks who have had to find their own family, choose their own community for for for generations. There's this kind of whiff of disreputability around collectivism, and these narratives around these kids are running wild and bodies are hanging out and the music's too loud, and like, what's going on there? What are they eating? VirginiaThere are so many ways we police it all.LisaIt's all really, really policed. I think that's really well put. So I think it's important to reclaim collectivism and reframe collectivism as legitimate, valuable, important, meaningful. Collectivism is something that a lot of people who live in dominant white communities have actually had taken from us through the medium of compulsory individualism. We need to reclaim it, and we need to not stigmatize it in all the communities that are around us and our neighbors.VirginiaMaybe instead, we should be looking at other communities as examples to emulate.LisaAs resources, absolutely. The disability community as well. VirginiaI think that's really helpful, and I'm sure it gives folks a lot to think about, because it just continues to show up in so many small ways. Even as you were describing that I was thinking about the stress response that kicks in for me after I host a gathering, and my house is left in whatever state it's left in. And it's like, of course, the house is messy. You just had 12 people over, and there are seltzer cans laying around and throw pillows out of place. That's because you lived in your house. You used it. But there's this other part of my brain that's so conditioned to be like, well, the house has to be tidy. And now it looks like you're out of control. But it's that kind of thing, that inner policing we do, that is very much related to this larger societal policing that we participate in.LisaAbsolutely, yeah.VirginiaAny last tips for folks who are like, okay, I want to be doing more of this. Particularly folks who want to connect with child free folks, or for child free folks who are listening, who want to connect with more families with kids. Any little nudges, baby steps people can take towards building this?LisaMy big nudge is to practice courage, because it's scary to put yourself out there. You have to be vulnerable when you ask to build a relationship that's deeper with people. And I think it actually is analogous, in some ways, to forming romantic relationships. You have to take some risks to say what you want, and that's a scary thing to do, but there are lots and lots of people out there who want to be more involved in the lives of families. And there are lots and lots of families out there who need more support.VirginiaWhen you were talking about the pandemic, I was like, I would have killed for an auntie. LisaEvery family needs an auntie. Two adults I love, Rosie Spinks and Chloe Sladden who both have wonderful newsletters, have been writing about this lately, that even having two adults is just not enough to run a household in the structure of society that we live in. I think that that's right, even if you've got a man who's pulling his weight, to crack open a whole other can of worms.Why Fair Play didn't work for ChloeVirginiaWhich, yeah.LisaThey're rare, but it does happen, and even then, it's not enough. We actually need more adults to make communities run than we get with the way nuclear families are set up. So it's a really worthy thing to seek out aunties, and for aunties to seek out families, and it's just a little bit scary. And you also have to be persistent, because when we offer, parents will usually say no. Like they don't believe us. They think their kids are too wild and whatever. So parents have to persist and and families need to persist in being welcoming. VirginiaI would also add on the parent side, as much as I appreciated what you said before about aunties have to respect parents having the final call on stuff: It's also an exercise in us having to loosen up a little. Not everything is going to go exactly the way you want it to go. The bedtime might look differently, meals might happen differently, there might be more or less screens, and we have to be less attached to those metrics of parenting and touchstones of our parenting day, and realize that the benefits of our kids getting to be with other people, way outweighs whether or not they eat three cookies or whatever it is. LisaYeah, the more that we live in community, the more we all learn to be flexible.VirginiaWhich is really the work of my life, learning to be more flexible. Work on flexibility with us!

Our conversation with Connor Bracken, frontman and guitarist of Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band, was as electric as one of his live shows. We dug into the nuts and bolts of the music industry—what it really takes for a band to not just survive, but grow and thrive.Connor spoke about his bandmates—drummer Rich Seyffart, guitarist Dee DiMeola, and bassist TJ Haefner—and how their shared dedication fuels everything they do. Their most recent EP, Don't You Dare, captures the band's raw sound and commitment to honest, hard-hitting rock. Connor's songwriting process is rooted in feel and authenticity, focusing on what moves him in the moment rather than following formulas or trends.Many of their albums are also released as live recordings, a reflection of how powerfully their energy translates from stage to record. With a collective drive that's all-in and a work ethic forged on the Jersey Shore and beyond, this episode captures what it means to achieve success the honest way: through grit, teamwork, and an unshakable love for rock 'n' roll. Asbury Park Vibes Podcast Available on Spotify, Apple, Google, iHeart, Audible, and PandoraHosted by Diane DiMemmo & Doug DresherCopyright 2020-2025 Asbury Park Vibes. All rights reserved.

In this episode of Gangland Wire, retired Kansas City Intelligence Unit detective Gary Jenkins sits down with Tim Richards, a former St. Louis intelligence officer and author of Crook's Kill and Cops Lie. Tim brings a wealth of firsthand knowledge from his years investigating the mob and navigating the thin line between law enforcement and organized crime. We dive deep into the history and dynamics of the St. Louis crime families and their ties—or lack thereof—to Kansas City and Chicago. Tim reveals how the St. Louis mob and the Syrian mob were into labor racketeering, ghost workers, and union control, profiting off federally funded projects. Click here to buy Crooks Kill and Cops Lie and to see all of Tim's books • Listeners will hear gritty stories about: • The interplay between Kansas City, St. Louis, and Chicago mob families. • The “Syrian” mafia's role in local unions, vengeance, and violence. • St. Louis mob figures like Paul Leisure, Mike Trupiano, and Jesse Stoneking. • An unforgettable encounter with Trupiano during a traffic stop. • The challenges police faced without legal wiretaps, relying instead on FBI intelligence. • The ripple effects of mob influence reach as far as Las Vegas gambling operations. From bloody reprisals to uneasy alliances, Tim shares not just history but lived experience—vivid accounts of hit jobs, betrayals, and the complexities of policing organized crime. As he reflects on how law enforcement strategies and technology have evolved, Tim leaves us with a powerful reminder of the mob's enduring mark on Midwestern history. If you want an insider's perspective on St. Louis mobsters and the Midwest underworld, you won't want to miss this one. Subscribe to get more stories every week. This is a must-listen for true crime fans, Mafia historians, and anyone fascinated by how organized crime once ruled the Jersey Shore. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. Hit me up on Venmo for a cup of coffee or a shot and a beer @ganglandwire Click here to "buy me a cup of coffee" To go to the store or make a donation or rent Ballot Theft: Burglary, Murder, Coverup, click here To rent 'Brothers against Brothers' or 'Gangland Wire,' the documentaries click here.  To purchase one of my books, click here. 0:03 Welcome to Gangland Wire 1:02 Exploring Kansas City and St. Louis Mob Ties 4:19 The Influence of the Chicago Mafia 8:56 The Aladdin Hotel and Skimming Operations 11:41 A Deep Dive into Paul Leisure's Fate 15:12 The Old Italian Mafia and Its Tactics 23:09 Changes in Policing and Mafia Control 24:54 Personal Stories from the Streets 27:43 The Rise and Fall of Jesse Stoneking 33:05 Reflections on Organized Crime and Histor [0:00] Well, hey, all you wiretappers, good to be back here in the studio, Gangland Wire. I have another former intelligence unit detective, Tim Richards. Now, you know, and if you don't, I didn't introduce myself. I'm sorry, guys. Some of you all may be new listeners. I'm Gary Jenkins, retired Kansas City Police Intelligence Unit detective. Got this podcast, Gangland Wire. We deal with the mob. And I worked a mob in Kansas City, and Tim Richards worked in it in St. Louis, just across the state. So welcome, Tim. Thank you. Thank you, Gary. I'm really glad to have you. I was really glad to find this book. I've been working on a book myself. So I'm looking at your book, seeing how you did certain things and then going back to mine. And my story is a little bit different, I guess, but different, but the same. You know, we had very similar experiences, guys. When Tim and I first started talking on the phone, you know, it was like, oh, my God, that's like I was talking to another guy in the same unit, you know, because we had the same kind of experiences. [0:59] Some of them we'll talk about, some of them we won't talk about on here. But we're going to talk about the mafia primarily. And Tim,

Send us a textWith the news that MTV is cutting off many of it's music channels (MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV, and MTV Live) in many countries across the world, it makes us wonder- what was our favorite part of MTV? There's nothing more nostalgic to Millenials than MTV, and our favorites were definitely the reality TV shows it brought us! Were you a Laguna Beach or Jersey Shore fan? Or did you love to watch your favorite celebrities give tours of their homes, get PUNK'D, or live their lives in front of your eyes? Let's hear it- and hear what our favorites were as well!

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Oct. 14 and 15, 2010.On the Oct. 14, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and columnist Pat McNeill, they take live calls for the full hour with topics including the Jim Cornette-Mark Madden rivalry, Bruce Prichard's history, TNA's lack of strict face/heel definitions, TNA's Jersey Shore cross promotion, Gail Kim and Mickie James, Shocking Angles, and more. Plus in the VIP Aftershow, Keller and McNeill discuss the possible big changes WWE might initiate in the face of declining business.On the Oct. 15, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks includes discussion with live callers on last night's TNA Impact, including an in-depth review of the key segments and overall show and why they didn't work despite TNA's best efforts, plus discussion of Impact viewership that came in before the Livecast, Matt Hardy's release and why WWE finally released him, his future likely in TNA, the one missing element from Impact with brief focus on Kurt Angle's retirement, a Jenna vs. Sharmell reference, why the "no wrestling" beginning to Impact wasn't a bad concept, just bad execution, Cena vs. Nexus and what WWE could do with the angle going forward. Plus, more phone calls in the Bonus Livecast on Hardy's heel turn and first heel promo, Dixie's "smug s---" comment & Tweet, and in the VIP Aftershow, in-depth preview of Smackdown and an overview of the Bragging Rights line-up to this point and why it's not worth ordering yet.Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed Matt Hardy in TNA, Kevin Nash, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

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This week on REWIND: WHERE'S THE BEACH!?!? CABS ARE HERE!!! WHY IS EVERYONE ACTING WEIRD TOWARDS ME!? REWIND: The Podcast IS PROUD TO WELCOME OUR VERY FIRST GUEST, NICOLE “SNOOKI” POLIZZI!! Here in Nashville to promote her store, The Snooki Shop, Raven got to sit down for a quick chat with the reality tv star turned business mogul herself and got all the tea on Ms. Nicole's iconic “Jersey Shore” moments, her no-hangover adult beverage (ALLEGEDLY, ALLEGEDLY), what's next in business, and so much more!! SINCE WE ARE SO GENEROUS here at REWIND, we also have a full episode for you as well. We are getting down to business this week! First things first, we remember the LEGEND Diane Keaton and all the magic she brought our hearts through cinema. Then we are talking about Real Housewives' Ms. Wendy going to the BIG HOUSE!! We also hit out FYP's and discuss, J-Lo, Gabrielle Union, Taylor Swift, Forrest Frank, Halloween, Kyren Lacy, & Charli XCX's appearance on SNL. Finally we wrap up with the podcast interview that Raven was obsessed with this last week. It's a brand new week here at REWIND!!   ⏰TIME CODES⏰ (0:10) FIRST THOUGHTS (1:08) SNOOKI ON THE POD!!!!!!! (18:49) REST IN PEACE, MS. DIANE KEATON, BUT NOT DOLLY PARTON (25:03) WENDY IS GOING TO THE BIG HOUSE (29:26) WHAT'S ON YOUR FYP: KYREN LACY (32:58) WHAT'S ON YOUR FYP: GABRIELLE UNION & TAYLOR SWIFT (37:14) WHAT'S ON YOUR FYP: CHARLI XCX ON SNL (43:07) WHAT'S ON YOUR FYP: J-LO BE SINGIN' AGAIN (46:54) WHAT'S ON YOUR FYP: THE LAST NEW ORLEANS PRISONER ESCAPEE IS CAUGHT!! (49:32) WHAT'S ON YOUR FYP: FORREST FRANK & CHRISTIANS + HALLOWEEN (56:33) LOUIS TOMLINSON & HIS VULNERABLE PODCAST INTERVIEW (1:12:39) FINAL THOUGHTS   Follow Blake: @heyblakerackley   Follow Raven: @iamravendawson   Follow SNOOKI: @SnookTv   VISIT THE SNOOKI SHOP: https://thesnookishop.com   COME SEE BLAKE @ RANCH HANDS COWBOYLESQUE: https://www.ranchhandscowboylesque.com [CODE: REWIND10]   BOOK GABE WITH “HEY BACH!” EVENTS: https://www.heybachnash.com [CODE: REWIND]   To watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVVnhe6Es3kFxV18W2oLrur6m3c7Lwl6-   Listen Everywhere- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rewind-the-podcast/id1734323123 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3eOufDWNlhlwDduETuJWUG   Follow Blake- Instagram: @heyblakerackley TikTok: @heyblakerackley Threads: @heyblakerackley Twitter: @heyblakerackley   Follow Raven- Instagram: @iamravendawson TikTok: @iamravendawson Threads: @iamravendawson   Follow SNOOKI: Instagram: @snooki TikTok: @snooki X: @snooki Twitter: @snooki Facebook: @snooki Threads: @snooki   ABOUT REWIND: The Podcast - Hosted by the effortlessly charismatic duo Raven Dawson and Blake Rackley, REWIND: The Podcast is where pop culture past meets pop culture present—with a whole lot of personality in between. Fueled by a love for iconic throwbacks and today's most talked-about moments, these two besties serve up unfiltered opinions, sharp humor, and a deep appreciation for the drama that keeps entertainment interesting. From Y2K nostalgia to red carpet chaos, award show upsets to reality TV scandals, nothing is off-limits. Whether they're revisiting the cultural staples that defined an era or breaking down the latest internet-breaking headlines, expect hot takes, deep dives, and plenty of side-eye. If your playlist lives somewhere between classic R&B and current chart-toppers, if you still quote your favorite 2000s movies on the daily, and if you love a little (or a lot of) flair with your pop culture commentary—this is the podcast you've been waiting for. Press play, lean in, and get ready to REWIND.

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Hey, hi, hello! Welcome to a peek into my brain. I'm delirious after a day of educating the youths and I wanna yell at you about sharks. Specifically, the wild story of the 1916 Jersey Shore shark attacks. Should I watch Jaws?

n the 358th episode of You Know I'm Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Jersey Shore star, Deena Buckner to discuss: - First app he checks everyday - Playing college football for Southern Arkansas University and having 7 tackles against Southern Nazarene on October 18th 2014 - Becoming a kettlebell and nutrition specialist, CSCS, CPT, MS - Growing out his hair - Applying for Big Brother and getting cast - How did having his back up against the wall being on the block so often and early change the way he wanted to play the game? - Delivering the line of the season to Ava Pearl - Would he have won the game if he was in the final two? Was he surprised to win America's Favorite Player? - Why didn't Vince Panaro listen to him when he tried to warn him about how his relationship with Morgan Pope was being perceived? - As a Dungeon Master, he's wrangled dragons, backstabbing bards, and players who insist on seducing every goblin. But after surviving Big Brother's real-life alliances and betrayals, what's the most absurd 'TPK' (total party kill) moment he ever had to narrate on the fly and would he trade a Fireball spell for veto power next time? - You Know I'm Right moment - Raising money for the American Cancer Society for the Over The Edge Celebrity weekend 2025 - What's next for him, more reality tv?  For more information visit: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/youknowimright⁠⁠ Follow our show on instagram - ⁠⁠instagram.com/YKIRPodcast⁠⁠ Like our show on facebook - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/YouKnowImRightPodcast⁠⁠ Follow our show on twitter - ⁠⁠twitter.com/YKIRPodcast⁠⁠ Follow Nick on twitter - ⁠⁠twitter.com/Nick_Durst⁠⁠ Follow Joe on twitter - ⁠⁠twitter.com/JCalabrese1⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When identical twins Mike and Alex Faherty launched their clothing brand, they made a daring move– launching wholesale, retail, and online, pretty much at the same time. Investors said it was outdated, maybe even doomed.But that contrarian bet helped grow Faherty into a hugely popular brand, built on family, ingenuity, and obsession with detail.The two brothers spent 12 years preparing for launch—Mike at Ralph Lauren learning the craft of fashion, Alex in finance learning the mechanics of business. In the early days they traveled the country in a beach house on wheels, pulling over on the PCH to sell bathing suits and board shorts. Mike's designs—surf culture meets big-city chic—took hold online, in department stores, and even swanky boutiques in Japan, giving Faherty the momentum it needed to eventually grew to $250 million in sales. What You'll Learn:Why the “all channels” strategy (wholesale + retail + online) can actually be a competitive advantage.The power of 12 years of preparation prior to launch.How to leverage factory relationships and suppliers as true partners.Why old-school, in-person sales can be a killer marketing tool How family, trust, and resilience became a core advantage of the Faherty brand.Timestamps:(05:41) Mike discovers Bergdorf's, cashmere, and fashion inspiration as a teenager in NYC(08:19) Mike gets grief from his basketball teammates for studying fashion at Wash U(13:38) Mike lands a job at Ralph Lauren to learn fashion from the inside(21:28) The moment Alex's mentor tells him that starting a clothing brand is “the dumbest idea I've ever heard”(31:41) The brothers launch Faherty online from a borrowed apartment in Puerto Rico(35:00) Roaming the country in a mobile beach house that doubles as their first store(41:34) Early wins with specialty shops(59:14) The brand nearly runs out of money and gets rescued by a man from Nantucket (1:07:14) A Covid-era gamble that pays off in massive growth (1:15:04) How the identical-twin bond became a superpower for the brandFollow How I Built This:Instagram → @howibuiltthisX → @HowIBuiltThisFacebook → How I Built ThisFollow Guy Raz:Instagram → @guy.razYoutube → guy_razX → @guyrazSubstack → guyraz.substack.comWebsite → guyraz.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Gangland Wire, retired Kansas City Police Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins pulls back the curtain on one of the FBI's most troubling scandals—the case of Joe Stabile, a corrupt FBI agent whose fall from grace revealed just how deep organized crime's influence could run. The story begins in November 1978, when Stabile pled guilty to corruption charges. But as Gary explains, that plea was only the tip of the iceberg. Behind it lay years of whispered rumors, shady deals, and quiet payoffs—stories that painted Stabile not as a straight-arrow G-man, but as a hustler working both sides of the law. Drawing on conversations with retired FBI agents who once worked alongside Stabile, Gary explores the tangled web of mob connections and compromised investigations. Listeners will hear how mobsters slipped him bribes to make gambling cases disappear, and how his background as a New York City cop may have set the stage for the choices that pulled him deeper into the mob's orbit. The episode also highlights the work of honest agents, such as Tony Villano, who began piecing together the truth about Stabile's corruption. Through case files, informant accounts, and law enforcement interviews, Gary demonstrates how the FBI struggled with a culture of silence that often protected its own—even when integrity was at stake. As the story unfolds, the lines between right and wrong blur, exposing systemic cracks inside federal law enforcement during a time when the Bureau was shifting its focus and fighting for credibility. Gary closes with reflections on the lasting impact of the Stabile case: what it meant for the FBI's war on organized crime, and how Stabile himself may have continued to live in the shadows after his conviction—a man caught between two worlds, crime and law enforcement, never fully belonging to either. This is a must-listen for true crime fans, Mafia historians, and anyone fascinated by how organized crime once ruled the Jersey Shore. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. Hit me up on Venmo for a cup of coffee or a shot and a beer @ganglandwire Click here to "buy me a cup of coffee" To go to the store or make a donation or rent Ballot Theft: Burglary, Murder, Coverup, click here To rent 'Brothers against Brothers' or 'Gangland Wire,' the documentaries click here.  To purchase one of my books, click here. 0:06 Introduction to Joe Stabile 1:19 The Corruption Unveiled 3:14 Breakfast with Retired Agents 5:59 The Connection to Organized Crime 9:06 Investigating Stabile's Allegations 14:18 The Gambler's Payoff 20:19 Confronting Stabile 21:39 The Aftermath of the Indictment 23:35 Stabile's New Life 25:39 Reflections on Undercover Operations [0:00] Well, hey, all you wiretappers, Gary Jenkins, retired Kansas City Police Intelligence [0:04] Unit detective back here in the studio of Gangland Wire. I welcome each and every one of you. I've got a story that it's really interesting how I found out about this. That's part of the story. Let's go back. Here's what I'm talking about. A corrupt FBI agent named Joe Stabile. That's S-T-A-B-I-L-E. November 1978. [0:26] It was a Monday and FBI agent Joe Stabile was pleading guilty in federal court to corruption charges. Now, you don't hear about this very much. I know a couple of three here in Kansas City over the years that got popped for doing something. A couple of them were involved in a stolen party or a stolen property ring. A couple of others were one of them was just running his mouth too much and he was drinking too much. I don't think they actually end up charging him anything, but he did run his run his mouth way too much. Joseph Beal only admitted in this guilty plea that he lied about some money transactions, but that's just a tip of the iceberg in this, folks. [1:03] The U.S. attorney for the Eastern District was sitting in the spectators that day,

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A chance meeting on the Jersey Shore was an instant love connection! RHONJ stars Teresa and Louie found love in chapter 2!After public scandal, jail, and her ex being deported…Teresa hadn’t given up on love. From blending their families to the scrutiny they faced on Housewives, this couple is opening up about the highs and lows. Plus, Teresa is giving Amy & TJ an update on RHONJ and where things stand with her brother and sister-in-law. Email us at: IDOPOD@iheartradio.com or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A chance meeting on the Jersey Shore was an instant love connection! RHONJ stars Teresa and Louie found love in chapter 2!After public scandal, jail, and her ex being deported…Teresa hadn’t given up on love. From blending their families to the scrutiny they faced on Housewives, this couple is opening up about the highs and lows. Plus, Teresa is giving Amy & TJ an update on RHONJ and where things stand with her brother and sister-in-law. Email us at: IDOPOD@iheartradio.com or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A chance meeting on the Jersey Shore was an instant love connection! RHONJ stars Teresa and Louie found love in chapter 2!After public scandal, jail, and her ex being deported…Teresa hadn’t given up on love. From blending their families to the scrutiny they faced on Housewives, this couple is opening up about the highs and lows. Plus, Teresa is giving Amy & TJ an update on RHONJ and where things stand with her brother and sister-in-law. Email us at: IDOPOD@iheartradio.com or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A chance meeting on the Jersey Shore was an instant love connection! RHONJ stars Teresa and Louie found love in chapter 2!After public scandal, jail, and her ex being deported…Teresa hadn’t given up on love. From blending their families to the scrutiny they faced on Housewives, this couple is opening up about the highs and lows. Plus, Teresa is giving Amy & TJ an update on RHONJ and where things stand with her brother and sister-in-law. Email us at: IDOPOD@iheartradio.com or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A chance meeting on the Jersey Shore was an instant love connection! RHONJ stars Teresa and Louie found love in chapter 2!After public scandal, jail, and her ex being deported…Teresa hadn’t given up on love. From blending their families to the scrutiny they faced on Housewives, this couple is opening up about the highs and lows. Plus, Teresa is giving Amy & TJ an update on RHONJ and where things stand with her brother and sister-in-law. Email us at: IDOPOD@iheartradio.com or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A chance meeting on the Jersey Shore was an instant love connection! RHONJ stars Teresa and Louie found love in chapter 2!After public scandal, jail, and her ex being deported…Teresa hadn’t given up on love. From blending their families to the scrutiny they faced on Housewives, this couple is opening up about the highs and lows. Plus, Teresa is giving Amy & TJ an update on RHONJ and where things stand with her brother and sister-in-law. Email us at: IDOPOD@iheartradio.com or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A chance meeting on the Jersey Shore was an instant love connection! RHONJ stars Teresa and Louie found love in chapter 2!After public scandal, jail, and her ex being deported…Teresa hadn’t given up on love. From blending their families to the scrutiny they faced on Housewives, this couple is opening up about the highs and lows. Plus, Teresa is giving Amy & TJ an update on RHONJ and where things stand with her brother and sister-in-law. Email us at: IDOPOD@iheartradio.com or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A chance meeting on the Jersey Shore was an instant love connection! RHONJ stars Teresa and Louie found love in chapter 2!After public scandal, jail, and her ex being deported…Teresa hadn’t given up on love. From blending their families to the scrutiny they faced on Housewives, this couple is opening up about the highs and lows. Plus, Teresa is giving Amy & TJ an update on RHONJ and where things stand with her brother and sister-in-law. Email us at: IDOPOD@iheartradio.com or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A chance meeting on the Jersey Shore was an instant love connection! RHONJ stars Teresa and Louie found love in chapter 2!After public scandal, jail, and her ex being deported…Teresa hadn’t given up on love. From blending their families to the scrutiny they faced on Housewives, this couple is opening up about the highs and lows. Plus, Teresa is giving Amy & TJ an update on RHONJ and where things stand with her brother and sister-in-law. Email us at: IDOPOD@iheartradio.com or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the 357th episode of You Know I'm Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Jersey Shore star, Deena Buckner to discuss: First app she checks in the morning How great was Myspace? How did she originally get cast for Jersey Shore? Was she actually friends with Snooki? Having her sister Joanie appear on the show when she was dating The Situation's brother Meeting her husband Chris Buckner She once shared that low self-confidence plagued her early on in the show, how did she change her mindset and how has that helped her as a parent? Any scenes where she is smoking or blackout drunk that she watches back now and regrets? How will she handle her boys seeing those clips? Once all the Jersey Shore kids turn 21, can you see MTV doing a new Jersey Shore with them? Taking her reality fame and turning that into multiple business ventures? Being awesome at arts and crafts and making t-shirts You Know I'm Right moment Zodiac sign Deena is then joined by Omar Elkalyoubie to discuss: Raising money for charity with Over the Edge What is Over the Edge? Over the Edge Celebrity Weekend https://linktr.ee/youknowimright Follow our show on instagram - instagram.com/YKIRPodcast Like our show on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/YouKnowImRightPodcast Follow our show on twitter - twitter.com/YKIRPodcast Follow Nick on twitter - twitter.com/Nick_Durst Follow Joe on twitter - twitter.com/JCalabrese1Www.overtheedgeglobal.com IG: @overtheedgeglobal @otecelebrityweekend  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diddy sentenced to over 4 years in prison, Detroit Lions & Tigers are rolling, Eli drops by, Mark Sanchez stabbed & arrested, Saudi Arabia comedy backlash, Britney Spears v. Kevin Federline, WDIV fires Hank Winchester, Theo Von's troubles, and a world record fart. Eli Zaret joins us to recap the 4-1 Detroit Lions victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, Mark Sanchez is stabbed & then arrested, Michigan's win over Wisconsin, Penn State sucks, Bill Belichick and UNC suck too, the Detroit Tigers great start in Seattle, WNBA drama and more. We watch an incredible fart. Mr. Methane definitely has longer farts, but we struggle to reach the fartist. We also watch some great fart pranks. The Riyadh Comedy Festival is going down. Comics like Dave Chappelle, Bill Burr and Louis CK are getting major backlash while they justify their participation. Jessica Kirson is sorry for performing there. Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance in Paris and had the world's most awkward kiss. Her trip was not without criticism as she publicly mocked Princess Diana. 50 months in prison for Diddy. Thinking he was getting no jail time, he was booking speaking gigs for this week. Diddy has yet ANOTHER sexual assault case. Britney Spears is terrified of K-Fed's new book. We speculate what he might say about her genitailia. Theo Von was on College GameDay and was totally rejected on TV. He's somehow #12 on Ranker's top comedians list. Did you know Vinnie from the Jersey Shore is a stand-up comedian now? BranDon's neighbor continues to battle David Geffen. Corey Feldman is geeked to be possibly maybe considered for a Grammy nomination. Marimar Martinez vs ICE. Also, dog poop vs Trump Cybertruck. Harvard has some pretty cool electives these days. Hank Winchester fired at WDIV Local 4. Brandon Roux conflated Amazon Prime Day and Juneteenth. Oops. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

This week we are joined by Kelly Taylor! Kelly is an NYC based comedian. Check out Kelly on instagram @hellothisiskelly and check out her podcast I Feel Fat Today on instagram @ifeelfattoday & subscribe to the show on Youtube.In this episode, Kelly Taylor shares her experiences growing up in New Jersey, navigating college life, and the impact of family dynamics on her personal growth. The discussion touches on the challenges of adulthood, the influence of social media, and the journey into the workforce, particularly in the fashion industry. Kelly reflects on her friendships, the importance of community, and the lessons learned along the way. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From This Episode: Alone Writing Jersey-Shore-Set Rom-Coms with Betty Corrello - Season 4, Episode 23Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's DeadFollow Kelly: @hellothisiskellyFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us: aloneatlunch@gmail.comPlease rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

#891: Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi — reality TV icon, entrepreneur, author, wife, and mother of three — joins us for an unfiltered conversation. Rising to fame on MTV's Jersey Shore, Snooki became a pop-culture phenomenon known for her authenticity and humor. In this episode, she opens up about overnight stardom, what reality TV doesn't show, her biggest lessons in reinvention, motherhood, and how she's built a brand that lasts. Plus, we ask the behind-the-scenes questions fans have wanted answers to since day one.   To Watch the Show click HERE   For Detailed Show Notes visit TSCPODCAST.COM   To connect with Snooki click HERE   To connect with Lauryn Bosstick click HERE   To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE   Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE   Head to our ShopMy page HERE and LTK page HERE to find all of the products mentioned in each episode.   Get your burning questions featured on the show! Leave the Him & Her Show a voicemail at +1 (512) 537-7194.   This episode is sponsored by The Skinny Confidential  Wear with intention. Wake up with ambition. Shop The Skinny Confidential's latest drop - The Fall Edit, featuring Uniform and Blanc. The limited-edition Mouth Tape made for those who take their beauty sleep seriously. Available now at https://bit.ly/TSC-NEWNEW.   This episode is sponsored by Branch Basics  Shop Branch Basics in 600+ Target stores nationwide, or http://Target.com. Use code SKINNY15 to get 15% off at https://branchbasics.com/SKINNY15.    This episode is sponsored by Purely Elizabeth  Visit http://purelyelizabeth.com and use code SKINNY at checkout for 20% off.   This episode is sponsored by Coterie Head to http://coterie.com and use code SKINNY20 at checkout for 20% off your first order at coterie.com.   This episode is sponsored by YNAB TSC Him & Her Show listeners can claim an exclusive three-month free trial, with no credit card required at http://YNAB.com/skinny.   This episode is sponsored by SAKS Fifth Avenue Head to Saks Fifth Avenue for inspiring ways to elevate your personal style, every day. Learn more at http://Saks.com.    This episode is sponsored by Prolon For a limited time, Prolon is offering listeners 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program! Just visit http://ProlonLife.com/SKINNYY to claim your 15% discount and your bonus gift.   Produced by Dear Media

Part inventor, part hustler, part one-man media team—Mike Silva turned a Thanksgiving garbage-can game into QB54: a dual-purpose football game you play (then sit in). The Blue-Collar Twins dig into how he went from beach-day preorders to manufacturing at scale, survived COVID freight shocks, landed in 200 Dick's Sporting Goods stores, and kept his family in the ride the whole way. You'll hear: The origin story: buckets to chairs, a light-bulb prototype, and first cash-in-hand preorders on the Jersey Shore.Testing before betting: small runs, tailgate demos, and learning to trust (but verify) manufacturers.Retail reality: terms, freight, tariffs, drayage—and why “getting in” is nothing without “selling through.”Media engine: eight years of footage, smart ad buying, ROAS/CAC basics, and turning reactions into conversion.Resilience & risk: six-figure debt, family support, mentor advice (“stay even keel”), and the grit to keep moving.What's next: Shark Tank exposure, overseas distribution, and a potential soccer variant. Show links: From Gym Teachers to Service Leaders: The Julio Twins' Story | Last Bite Mosquito, Viking Pest https://youtu.be/DAYxtzhswxs From PE Teachers to Pest Control Owners: The Julio Twins Share Their POTOMAC Experience https://youtu.be/HAx9noqsqTo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgiannamore www.potomaccompany.com https://bluecollartwins.com Produced by: www.verbell.ltd Timestamps 00:00 – Cold open: “Believe in yourself… good things happen.” 00:41 – Meet Mike Silva, co-founder of QB54; what the game is and how it works 02:02 – Thanksgiving genesis: garbage cans, CB antennas, and a lifelong idea 03:54 – 2015–2016 decision to launch; neighbor won't stop playing → “we might have something” 06:00 – First prototypes, the beach test, and 15 preorders from strangers 08:06 – Finding a factory, early small runs, and learning to test the market first 10:00 – Stadium-to-stadium hustle; bringing the kids and paying per sale 12:06 – Patents 101: provisional, design, utility—why protection mattered 14:20 – Family partnership, buying out his brother, and staying “even keel” through highs/lows 17:01 – The debt valley: $600k+, COVID container shock, and clawing back with ads 20:04 – Retail education: 90-day terms, consignment risk, Bed Bath test that needed in-store demos 23:59 – Freight, tariffs, drayage, warehousing—why COGS is only the start 27:01 – Marketing misfires, learning skepticism, and finding the right 3PL (“ShipDaddy”) 30:30 – Best day ever: 320 units in one day (and the ad spend behind it) 33:00 – Building the media machine: years of footage → Facebook/Google/TikTok wins 38:00 – Influencers, content gaps, and why reliability beats free product 41:20 – Brand placements (Corona/Labatt/retail displays) and the need to show how it plays 46:10 – Shark Tank journey: audition, pitch, and air date set (Oct 1) 49:50 – Community & peers: Founders Group, Crossnet lessons, and real-talk playbooks 53:40 – Exit possibilities, athlete interest, and league/sport potential 55:57 – Close: why the sale still feels like a rush and what 2025 could unlock

From the Drug Violence of Miami to Colombia: His DEA Journey to the Cali Cartel. His early start in Law Enforcement was as a part-time police officer on the Jersey Shore, which eventually led to his role in one of the most dangerous assignments in law enforcement history, Chris Feistl's career is a story of grit, perseverance, and determination. His journey took him from the drug violence of Miami to Colombia, where he helped dismantle the infamous Cali Cartel, a saga now immortalized in books, podcasts, and Netflix series like Narcos. Chris Feistl is our guest on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, available for free on our website, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most podcast platforms. “Miami was chaos during those years,” Feistl recalls. “The violence from the Cocaine Cowboys was unlike anything most Americans could imagine. We were in the middle of a war.” The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast promoted across their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. The Cocaine Cowboys Era After joining the DEA following his service as a Virginia Beach police officer, Feistl was assigned to Miami, Florida, ground zero for the cocaine trade in the late 1970s and 1980s. The era was defined by the so-called “Cocaine Cowboys,” traffickers who turned Miami into the epicenter of cocaine smuggling and drug-related violence. Look for supporting stories about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin . One incident still stands as a symbol of the times. On July 11, 1979, a brazen daytime shootout erupted inside a liquor store at Dadeland Mall. Armed with submachine guns, assailants gunned down rivals in what police described as a “Wild West-style” shootout. Their escape vehicle, later found abandoned, was stocked with weapons and bulletproof vests, earning the nickname “war wagon.” “Miami was the Wild West,” Feistl explains. “Every arrest could turn into a gunfight. That's the environment we lived in daily.” From the Drug Violence of Miami to Colombia: His DEA Journey to the Cali Cartel. Available for free on their website and streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. From Miami to Colombia While in Miami, Feistl's investigations often led back to Colombian suppliers. By the early 1990s, his path took him directly to Colombia itself. Arriving just after Pablo Escobar's death, Feistl shifted focus to the emerging powerhouse of the drug world: the Cali Cartel. “The Cali Cartel was unlike Escobar's Medellín Cartel,” Feistl said. “They operated with a corporate structure, independent cells reporting to managers. It made them more sophisticated and harder to infiltrate.” At the height of its reign between 1993 and 1995, the Cali Cartel controlled more than 80% of the global cocaine market, raking in billions annually. Robert Bonner, former DEA Administrator, once called them “the most powerful criminal organization in the world. No drug organization rivals them today or perhaps any time in history.” The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast episode is available for free on their website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify and most major podcast platforms. Taking Down the Cali Cartel Partnering with fellow DEA agent David Mitchell, Feistl joined a special task force charged with dismantling the cartel. Together, they spent years tracking the cartel's leaders, an effort that culminated in the arrest of the Cali “Godfathers” and the collapse of one of history's most powerful crime syndicates. “Our mission was clear,” Feistl says. “We had to take them down. It wasn't easy, but the Cali Cartel was too big, and too dangerous to continue unchecked.” From the Drug Violence of Miami to Colombia. His success earned him some of the DEA's highest honors, including the Administrator's Award of Honor and multiple Distinguished Service medals from the Colombian government. The full podcast episode is streaming now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Legacy in Media and Pop Culture Chris Feistl's extraordinary career has been documented across media platforms, ensuring his story reaches far beyond law enforcement circles. He co-authored the book After Escobar: Taking Down the Notorious Cali Godfathers and the Biggest Drug Cartel in History, offering readers a first-hand account of the operations that brought the cartel down. Netflix's hit series Narcos dramatized his work in Season 3, introducing millions of viewers to the complexities of the Cali Cartel. Feistl has also appeared on Drug Lords: The Cali Cartel (Netflix), Narco Wars (National Geographic), Finding Escobar's Millions (Discovery), and German Cocaine Cowboy (Prime Video). His journey and story resonates across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and beyond. Beyond television, he has become a frequent guest on top podcasts including the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, sharing his expertise on platforms like their website along witt Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. He's appeared on This American Life, Game of Crimes, Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard and Monica Padman, and The Adam Carolla Show. On the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show's Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and more fans can continue to follow his journey. From the Drug Violence of Miami to Colombia: His DEA Journey to the Cali Cartel. Looking Back After 26 years with the DEA, 12 of them spent in Colombia, Feistl retired in 2014 as Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Phoenix Field Division. Looking back, he often reflects on the risks, the victories, and the lives lost along the way. “We were fighting something much bigger than ourselves,” Feistl says. “But if our work saved lives and slowed the violence, then it was worth it.” From the drug violence of Miami to Colombia, Chris Feistl's DEA journey to the Cali Cartel remains one of the most compelling law enforcement stories of modern history. Through books, Netflix, and podcasts, his legacy continues to educate, inspire, and remind the world of the human cost of the global drug trade. Be sure to check out our website . Be sure to follow us on MeWe , X , Instagram , Facebook, Pinterest, Linkedin and other social media platforms for the latest episodes and news. You can help contribute money to make the Gunrunner Movie . The film that Hollywood won't touch. It is about a now Retired Police Officer that was shot 6 times while investigating Gunrunning. He died 3 times during Medical treatment and was resuscitated. You can join the fight by giving a monetary “gift” to help ensure the making of his film at agunrunnerfilm.com . Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. You can contact John J. “Jay” Wiley by email at Jay@letradio.com , or learn more about him on their website . The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast promoted across their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. Get the latest news articles, without all the bias and spin, from the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on Medium , which is free. Find a wide variety of great podcasts online at The Podcast Zone Facebook Page , look for the one with the bright green logo. From the Drug Violence of Miami to Colombia: His DEA Journey to the Cali Cartel. 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Gina Economopoulos was born in Syosset, NY,to a strong Italian and Greek-loving family. She graduated from Eastern CT State University and bartended before embarking on a 12-year convent journeyafter her mother's passing. Settled on the Jersey Shore,Gina now works as an End-of-Life Doula, extending her compassionate heart to those in their final chapter. She found solace in sobriety as a proud Alcoholics Anonymous member, and her story of resilience through tragedy andfaith inspires others to face life's challenges. Link to episode can be found here: #drdanamzallag, #drdanpodcast, #Happinessjourneywithdrdan,#ddanmotivation, #inspiringinterviews, #drdancbt, #drdantherapy,#drdancoaching, #drdanhappiness,   

For the 90th film in the A24 chronology, the A24 Rocks crew discusses the Jersey Shore mystery-thriller Low Tide starring Keean Johnson and Jaeden Martell. Low Tide was distributed in a limited release and certainly didn't create much buzz back in 2019 and is not a film many remember, yet it holds a 72% Critic's Rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It's placed in the early 90s and follows a group of mischievous teen boys, but does it earn a comparison to Stand By Me? Listen to find out. Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 4:07.Film Discussion- 4:07 to 1:04:38.Film Ratings- 1:04:38 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-October 8th- Our Top 16 Sports Films, a Blind Ranking!October 15th- The Lighthouse.October 22nd- Se7en.October 29th- The Elephant Queen.

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If someone warned you about the person you're dating, how seriously would you take it? And if you found out a friend's partner was cheating on them or generally being slimy...would you say anything? We share stories from listeners who have gone through exactly that and recall our favorite Jersey Shore plot line #lettergate because in this situation, is it worth it to open your mouth (or write that text)?Follow us on instagram @imuncomfortable.podcast

Martha Stewart parties with the Kardashians, Brittany Cartwright not tough as our Brittany and the wildest Law and Order Story 25 years in the making.Halsey reveals she is going through chemo treatment and Glen Powell serving us Blind items. Plus, Brittany swears at children and Jersey Shore drama years later. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When you love so many frags it's hard to choose favorites, but this week Maddie and Chloe are offering a peek into their inner psyches so share the frags they reach for most often and the surprising reasons why they tear. With so many scents in their collections, learn whether the ladies want to smell like a rim job, The Jersey Shore, credit cards, vaniglia, white girl saffron, or perfume that doesn't smell like perfume. Whether you're a straight guy in a crop top, an extra in an indie film, or a smoker who doesn't wash her clothes, this episode will form the cornerstone of your daily fragrance alimentation and offer insight into how the ladies REALLY want to smell; do not skip it! Perfumes Discussed:Hwyl AesopCDG OriginalAttaquer le Soleil by Etat Libre D'OrangeArabian Tonka by MontaleMolecule 01 by Escentric MoleculesSuper Cedar by ByredoDior SauvageDrakkar Noir by Guy LerocheHot Cotton by BarutiAngel by MuglerFragola Solata by Hilde SolianiWarm Bulb by ClueComme Des Garcons Accident Radish VetiverAnarchist A- by ToscovatThe Sexiest Scent on the Planet. Ever. (IMHO) by 4160 TuesdaysJeroboam OrientoAndrea Maack EntranceAndrea Maack Pavilion Andrea Maack Jest Andrea Maack Muse Andrea Maack Neon Veil Acne Studios par Frederic Malle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You might know Mike “The Situation” and Lauren Sorrentino from Jersey Shore. Today, they're parents of three, navigating recovery and raising resilient kids. In this candid conversation with Dr. Becky, they share how sobriety shapes their parenting, how they plan to talk with their children about substances, and why connection - not perfection - is the key to breaking cycles.Get the Good Inside App by Dr. Becky: https://bit.ly/4fSxbzkYour Good Inside membership might be eligible for HSA/FSA reimbursement! To learn more about how to get your membership reimbursed, check out the link here: https://www.goodinside.com/fsa-hsa-eligibility/Follow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinsideSign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletterFor a full transcript of the episode, go to goodinside.com/podcast.When it comes to school snacks, I've never been the “pack my kid a portable charcuterie board” kind of parent. If you are, more power to you. I'm more of a “grab-and-go” type - I want something simple, nutritious, and easy for my kids to reach for as we're heading out the door.That's why I like Chomps. Their full-size meat sticks have 10 grams of protein and zero sugar. They're filling and made from real ingredients, so it's one less thing to think about. And if you've ever opened your kid's backpack to find a half-eaten snack from who-knows-when still wrapped up in there, Chomplings are great. They're smaller sticks (the right size to toss in a lunchbox or that little front backpack pocket) with 4 grams of protein and zero sugar.Chomps are made of high-quality ingredients like 100% grass-fed beef, venison, and antibiotic-free turkey. They're also free from the top nine allergens, so you don't have to worry about sending them to school. Check out all the sizes and delicious flavors at www.Chomps.com/DRBECKY for 15% off plus free shipping.You know how people say they “need a vacation from their vacation”? I never got it. Then I experienced summer break as a parent.Summer parenting can feel like a full-time job - so by the time back-to-school rolls around, I find myself wondering: “Okay, when's the real break happening?” Because honestly, the most enjoyable trips we've taken as a family tend to happen during long weekends and fall breaks - no pressure for picture-perfect moments, no meltdowns from the heat, and no built-up tension after weeks of constant togetherness.My go-to for these short and sweet trips? Booking an Airbnb: There's space for everyone to spread out, a kitchen for easy meals, and separate bedrooms that let the grown-ups stay up after the kids go down.But you know what's even better? While you're away, you can list your own home on Airbnb, too! Hosting on Airbnb is simple, flexible, and gives you a little extra income to put towards your own trip (or those mounting back-to-school costs). Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host.We say it all the time at Good Inside: Taking care of yourself isn't selfish - it's self-sustaining. But let's be honest: Self-care can feel impossible without reliable childcare.That's where Sittercity comes in. It's a trusted platform that makes it easier to find sitters who are kind, experienced, and show up when you need them. You can read real parent reviews, connect with sitters directly, and even set up interviews, all in one spot.Whether you're craving a solo errand run, a date night out, or need after school support, Sittercity can give you the logistical support you need to show up for yourself. Find a sitter or nanny that's perfect for your family at www.sittercity.com/goodinside and use code "goodinside" for 25% off the annual or quarterly premium subscription plans.Okay, I'm not going to sugarcoat it: this school year is going to bring home some messy moments - and while we can't avoid the hard, we don't have to do it alone.That's why Good Inside gives you expert advice, practical tools, and a community that's truly in it with you - and right now, memberships and upgrades are 20% off from September 22nd through September 30th.Because you don't have to get it all right - what your kid needs most is connection. And what you need most is support that sticks with you all year.When the deep breath doesn't work, the routine falls apart, or you wonder if you're doing it wrong. Good Inside helps you feel sturdy in the moments that matter.If you've been on the fence about joining, this is the time to do it. Go to goodinside.com to get started, some exclusions apply.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's Free Swim we get into a full recap of Danny's summer at the Jersey Shore for Barstool Beach House, and Danny's (official?) long distance relationship with Jackie. We then get into Eddie's new idea to keep the momentum of the Beach House for some of the cast members. later we get into Eddie's trip to Ireland and how Eddie thinks America needs a dramatic change in our draught beer industry.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/thedogwalk