Podcasts about jesse ball

Shortwave KitschSeason 7, Episode 4Hollywood Hunters - “She Sells Seashells… on Celluloid!”Written by Brandon L. Joyner Synopsis: In this episode of Hollywood Hunters, talent agents Patty Odd and Jesse Ball stumble upon Sigrid Ravenwing, an ethereal visitor from Asgard, while enjoying a day at Santa Monica Beach. Recognizing her star potential, they convince her to audition for a role in a romantic comedy. However, before filming even completes, Sigrid reveals her true purpose. As the trio juggles the absurdities of Hollywood filmmaking and Sigrid's otherworldly misunderstandings, they embark on a chaotic adventure. Will they manage to complete their business without derailing Sigrid's chance at stardom? Listen and find out!Cast:Lizzie Harris - Patty OddMike Hornacek - Jessie BallMaddie Casto - Sigrid RavenwingMichael Catangay - Landon ReacherBrandon L. Joyner - Donald StoneMichelle Junga-Murphy - Bobby“Dr. Clutterbuck's Sensational Sea Creatures Commercial” Laura Lynn Lester - JoyceLizzie Harris - TillyMike Hornacek - Mr. BrannockSong - "My Big Dictionary"Sung by Brandon L. JoynerAccompaniment by Joanna NorwoodMusic and Lyrics by Brandon L. Joyner Song - “Until Next Time”Sung by David Joyner, Jeannie Joyner, John Joyner, Kristen N. Granet and the Cast of SWK Music by Pedro M. ToroLyrics by Brandon L. Joyner Narrated by David Joyner “Extra Intelligence Theme” by Pedro M. Toro Music Direction and Accompaniment by Joanna NorwoodSound Effects performed LIVE by Brooke RashProduction Team:Producers: Maddie Casto-Koebler, Kristen N. Granet, Brandon L. Joyner, Brooke RashSound Engineer: Matt Ciclon Sound Mixing: Matt CiclonRecorded by: Matt CiclonBusiness Manager: Kristen N. Granet Original episode art by Maddie Casto-KoeblerLogo: LinkonThis Episode is Proudly Brought to You by the Generous Support of:Cliff Heath Insurance (https://www.cliffheathinsurance.com/) Easterby's Family Grill (https://www.facebook.com/p/Easterbys-Family-Grille-100051976165911/)Harrell Insurance Agency (https://www.harrell-insurance.com) Larry D. Cohen, Esq. - Attorney at Law Ledford's Termite and Pest Control, Inc. (https://www.ledfordspestcontrol.com/) Saltwater Cowboys (https://www.saltwater-cowboys.com/) Special Thanks to:Lesa Spillers, Julia Sorenson, Tara O'Shields, Rose Newman, Josh Anderson, Kerry Bowers, Jeff & Teri Ziccardi, The Joyner Family, Cheryl Granet, Seth Milling-Furchgott, Jef Bailey, Alison Le, Brad Walbeck, along with other marvelous yet anonymous donors!Connect with Us: Facebook, Instagram @swkradioshowRead episode transcripts! (Coming Soon!) Our show thrives with the support of our Patreon community! If you're able, we invite you to be part of the journey and help sustain the laughter for episodes to come.Support Our SWK Pod: patreon.com/SWKRadioShow

Shortwave Kitsch Season 6, Episode 4 Hollywood Hunters - “Christmas with the Kramps!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner  Synopsis:  In this festive episode of Hollywood Hunters, talent agents Patty Odd and Jesse Ball are thrown into a whirlwind of holiday chaos when they receive a mysterious telegram from the notorious Krampus. Eager to help this misunderstood monster find his place in the Hollywood spotlight just in time for Christmas, they dive headfirst into an adventure filled with new friends and old enemies. But things take a surprising turn when they meet a familiar figure from holiday lore, leading to comedic conflicts that put their skills to the test. Can Patty and Jesse navigate the mayhem and bring some holiday magic back to Krampus, or will their plans go up in smoke? Join us to discover the festive surprises that await! Cast: Lizzie Harris - Patty Odd Mike Hornacek - Jessie Ball Josh Christian - Krampus David Englehart - Alex Thomas Kerry Bowers - Lorraine Luciana Marcial-Vincion - Mildred Tiffany Parker Copeland - Marjorie Ross Brandon L. Joyner - Anson Kislatic “Dr. Clutterbuck's Sensational Sea Creatures Commercial”  Kerry Bowers - Darlene Josh Christian - Christian Luciana Marcial-Vincion - Molly David Englehart - Brian Mike Hornacek - Neptune Song - "The Perpetual Present" Sung by Brandon L. Joyner Accompaniment by Joanna Norwood Music by Michael Johnson & Brandon L. Joyner Lyrics by Brandon L. Joyner  Song - "Until Next Time" Sung by David Joyner, Jeannie Joyner, John Joyner, Kristen N. Granet and the Cast of SWK  Music by Pedro M. Toro Musical Direction and Accompaniment by Joanna Norwood Lyrics by Brandon L. Joyner  Narrated by David Joyner  “Hollywood Hunters Theme” by Pedro M. Toro  Music Direction and Accompaniment by Joanna Norwood  Sound Effects performed LIVE by Brooke Rash Production Team: Producers: Maddie Casto-Koebler, Kristen N. Granet, Brandon L. Joyner, Brooke Rash Sound Engineer: Matt Ciclon Sound Mixing: Matt Ciclon Recorded by: Matt Ciclon Business Manager: Kristen N. Granet  Original episode art by Maddie Casto-Koebler Logo: Linkon This Episode is Proudly Brought to You by the Generous Support of: The Charleston Caroling Company ( https://www.charlestoncarolingcompany.com/ ) Rusty Bull Brewing Co. ( https://rustybullbrewing.com/ ) The Greenery Florist ( https://greeneryfloristcharleston.com/ ) Saltwater Cowboys ( https://www.saltwater-cowboys.com/ ) Special Thanks to: Lesa Spillers, Julia Sorenson, Tara O'Shields, Rose Newman, Josh Anderson, Kerry Bowers, Jeff & Teri Ziccardi, The Joyner Family, Eileen Lucas, Cheryl Granet, Seth Milling-Furchgott, Jef Bailey, Alison Le, Brad Walbeck along with other marvelous yet anonymous donors! Connect with Us: Facebook, Instagram @swkradioshow Read episode transcripts! (Coming Soon!)  For more information on who we are and what we're about, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.shortwavekitsch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our show thrives with the support of our Patreon community! If you're able, we invite you to be part of the journey and help sustain the laughter for episodes to come.Support Our SWK Pod: patreon.com/SWKRadioShow --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortwavekitschradioshow/support

Are you looking to deepen your understanding of the AA 12-Step Program and peer support in addiction recovery? You've found the perfect video! In this engaging chat, I sit down with Jesse Ball to uncover the transformative power of peer support and the truths behind the AA 12-Step Program.We dive right in by explaining the fundamental structure of Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12-Step groups like Narcotics Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous, and so on, breaking down the processes that make these meetings so effective. Our conversation tackles common objections, debunking the myth that the 12-Step Program is a cult and addressing concerns around spirituality and belief systems.As a bonus, Jesse shares his own journey from addiction to becoming a recovery support worker, highlighting the significance of having a sponsor to guide you through the 12 steps. Whether you're skeptical about needing a sponsor or simply curious about how to choose one, this video answers all your questions.So, if you're in recovery, considering joining a peer support group, or just eager to learn more about the AA 12-Step Program, hit play and join us on this enlightening journey!Bullet PointsPeer support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and their variants are essential for recovery, offering a structured twelve-step program based on spiritual principles.The twelve-step philosophy holds that human willpower alone cannot overcome addiction, emphasizing a spiritual approach to recovery.Common criticisms of the twelve-step program include perceptions of it being a cult; however, the program is decentralised and members can leave freely at any time.Sponsors within these programs guide newcomers through the twelve steps, and selecting a sponsor involves finding someone you understand and can connect with, often recommended to have at least one year of sobriety.The actual work and transformation in the twelve-step program happen largely outside meetings, through the guidance of sponsors who help members adopt new ways of thinking.

Shortwave Kitsch Season 5, Episode 5 Hollywood Hunters - “Clair de Lunatic!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner  Synopsis:  In the latest episode of "Hollywood Hunters," Patty Odd and Jesse Ball are thrust into a dizzying whirlwind of glitz when the enigmatic Lavinia Wilder—a stunning starlet with a hidden agenda—seeks their help to land a coveted film role. As they navigate the treacherous waters of Hollywood, they find themselves embroiled in a fierce rivalry with the ambitious Madison Tempest. With the clock ticking and dark secrets lurking beneath Hollywood's glamorous facade, Patty and Jesse must leverage their unique talents to uncover the truth, setting the stage for an electrifying journey. Will they be able to maintain their footing in a world where shadows dance with stardom, or will they be ensnared in a dazzling yet dangerous game with dire consequences? Cast: Lizzie Harris - Patty Odd Mike Hornacek - Jessie Ball Luciana Marcial-Vincion - Lavinia Wilder Jay Shadix - Wallace Pembroke Maddie Casto - Diane Yeast Lauren Minors - Madison Tempest Angel Ortiz - Horace Stanton “Dr. Clutterbuck's Pet Patter Collar”  Maddie Casto-Koebler - Wilma Henderson  Lauren Minors - Myrtle Palmer Luciana Marcial-Vincion - Bruno Brandon L. Joyner - Mistress Caramel (Mean So and So) Song - "Echoes from the Ether" Sung by Maddie Casto-Koebler Accompaniment by Joanna Norwood Music by Angel Gonzalez Lyrics by Brandon L. Joyner  Song - "Until Next Time" Sung by David Joyner, Jeannie Joyner, John Joyner, Kristen N. Granet and the Cast of SWK  Music by Pedro M. Toro Musical Direction and Accompaniment by Joanna Norwood Lyrics by Brandon L. Joyner  Narrated by David Joyner  “Hollywood Hunters Theme” by Pedro M. Toro  Music Direction and Accompaniment by Joanna Norwood  Sound Effects performed LIVE by Brooke Rash Production Team: Producers: Maddie Casto-Koebler, Kristen N. Granet, Brandon L. Joyner, Brooke Rash Sound Engineer: Matt Ciclon Sound Mixing: Matt Ciclon Recorded by: Matt Ciclon Business Manager: Kristen N. Granet  Original episode art by Maddie Casto-Koebler Logo: Linkon This Episode is Proudly Brought to You by the Generous Support of: Such and Such Designs (www.suchandsuchdesigns.com)  Brooke Allen at State Farm (www.balleninsurance.com)  Michael Mosley at Carolina Elite Real Estate (MichaelMosley@gmail.com)  Klock Law Firm (www.kloklaw.com)  Rose Newman Photography (www.rosenewmanphotography.com) Toro Music Studio (www.toromusicstudio.com) Special Thanks to: Lesa Spillers, Julia Sorenson, Tara O'Shields, Rose Newman, Josh Anderson, Kerry Bowers, Jeff & Teri Ziccardi, The Joyner Family, Eileen Lucas, Cheryl Granet, Seth Milling-Furchgott, Jef Bailey, Alison Le, Brad Walbeck along with other marvelous yet anonymous donors! Connect with Us: Facebook, Instagram @swkradioshow Read episode transcripts! (Coming Soon!)  For more information on who we are and what we're about, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.shortwavekitsch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our show thrives with the support of our Patreon community! If you're able, we invite you to be part of the journey and help sustain the laughter for episodes to come. Support Our SWK Pod: patreon.com/SWKRadioShow --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortwavekitschradioshow/support

In this episode of Cracking Addiction, I sit down with Jesse Ball to explore the profound journey of breaking free from addiction and embracing a fulfilling life in recovery. If you're looking for motivation and real-life insights on addiction, recovery, and maintaining sobriety, this video is just for you! Keywords: addiction, recovery, sobriety.We dive deep into Jesse's personal experiences, from the pivotal moments that made recovery attractive to the ongoing practices that help him stay clean. You'll hear about the power of accountability, the journey through the twelve-step program, and how even salsa dancing can play a role in the path to a new life. Jesse's story resonates with the struggles many face, and his tips on fitness, diet, and mental health are invaluable for anyone navigating their own recovery or supporting someone in theirs. Keywords: addiction, recovery, sobriety.Trigger for Change: A realisation by the age of 25 that continuing to use drugs over a past breakup was no longer a valid reason.Trauma and Substance Use: Emphasised the importance of not validating a victim mindset to avoid feeling disempowered and reinforcing the ability to change one's life.Power and Accountability: Recognising powerlessness over addiction paradoxically empowers individuals to actively seek help and make lifestyle changes.Sustaining Recovery: Success in early recovery involved following advice from experienced individuals in recovery, engaging in therapy, fitness, and building accountability through relationships and activities.Maintaining Recovery: Continuously engaging in healthy habits such as regular exercise, meditation, and diet, while exploring new interests and remaining accountable to oneself and others.

Lee Klein's website https://www.litfunforever.com Buy the book here https://www.saggingmeniscus.com/catalog/like_it_matters Notes Recently read    Always Crashing in the Same Car: A Novel After David Bowie by Lance Olsen   36 Ways of Writing a Vietnamese Poem by Nam Le  The Third Realm by Karl Ove Knausgaard  Autoportrait by Eduoard Leve, Autoportrait by Jesse Ball, I Remember by Joe Brainard, Alphabetical Diaries by Sheila Heti The Material by Camille Bordas (Colorin' Colorado story on New Yorker podcast) Percival Everett bender (Telephone, Erasure, I Am Not Sidney Pointier, Dr. No).    Looking forward to    Backwardness by Garielle Lutz (currently reading) – also The Complete Gary Lutz  Jose Trigo by Fernando del Paso and Ute av Verden by Knausgaard The Red Handler by Johan Harstad (Max, Mischa & Tetoffensiven) Horse Latitudes by Morris Collins   Anxious Pleasures: A Novel After Kafka by Lance Olson White Mythology by W.D. Clarke Much Ado About Everything: Oration on the Dignity of the Novelist by Gary AmdahlAnnihilation by HouellebecqStill need to get to The Fraud and the new Enard Reread Dracula in October, finally read some Trollope

I sit down with the inspiring Jesse Ball as we dive deep into the concept of spirituality and authenticity in recovery. The enlightening conversation reveals how Jesse transformed his life by reconnecting with his true self and breaking free from the chains of addiction. This is your opportunity to understand the profound impact of spiritual awakening and authentic living on the road to recovery.Throughout this episode, Jesse and I unpack the disconnection that fueled his addiction and explore his journey toward understanding and embracing his authentic self. Jesse shares the revolutionary moment of spiritual realization that altered his path and offers valuable insights on maintaining that authenticity in daily life. If you're seeking practical advice on personal growth, emotional vulnerability, and authentic connection, you're in the right place.Jesse's story is a beacon of hope and a testament to the power of taking responsibility for one's own life. By embracing his vulnerabilities, overcoming self-loathing, and making recovery his full-time job, Jesse discovered unimaginable strength and clarity. You'll learn how to release old narratives, confront your rock bottom, and build a life where your internal and external selves align perfectly.

Shortwave Kitsch Season 4, Episode 5 Hollywood Hunters - “Myth-ter Smith Goes to Hollywood!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner  Synopsis:  Ever wonder how a Cyclops could land a role in a Hollywood epic? Talent agents Patty Odd and Jesse Ball from Odd/Ball Talent are on a quirky quest to find the perfect one-eyed star. Their search leads them to Samson Crisp, a singer in an underground club. Will they succeed in bringing Samson to the big screen? Tune in to this episode of “Hollywood Hunters” to find out! Cast: Lizzie Harris - Patty Odd Mike Hornacek - Jessie Ball Maddie Casto - Marcy Snipe Angel Ortiz - Gerald Sterling Brandon L. Joyner - Samson Crisp Chad Estil - Art Thompson Michael Catangay - Archie Grant Angel Ortiz - Des Rockford Michelle Junga Murphy - Leon Fox “Herald Heliograph Motorcar Commercial”  Brandon L. Joyner - Ray Sinclair Lizzie Harris - June Sinclair Maddie Casto - Milton Miles Song - "On the Rise" Sung by Maddie Casto Accompaniment by Joanna Norwood Music by Michael Johnson Lyrics by Brandon L. Joyner  Song - "Until Next Time" Sung by David Joyner, Jeannie Joyner, John Joyner, Kristen N. Granet and the Cast of SWK  Music by Pedro M. Toro Musical Direction and Accompaniment by Joanna Norwood Lyrics by Brandon L. Joyner  Narrated by David Joyner  “Hollywood Hunters Theme” by Pedro M. Toro  Music Direction and Accompaniment by Joanna Norwood  Sound Effects performed LIVE by Brooke Rash Bird Calls performed by Brandon L. Joyner and Mike Hornacek Production Team: Producers: Maddie Casto-Koebler, Kristen N. Granet, Brandon L. Joyner, Brooke Rash Sound Engineer: Matt Ciclon Sound Mixing: Matt Ciclon Recorded by: Matt Ciclon Business Manager: Kristen N. Granet  Original episode art by Maddie Casto-Koebler Logo: Linkon Special Thanks to: Lesa Spillers, Julia Sorenson, Tara O'Shields, Rose Newman, Josh Anderson, Kerry Bowers, Jeff & Teri Ziccardi, The Joyner Family, Eileen Lucas, Cheryl Granet, Seth Milling-Furchgott, Jef Bailey, Alison Le, Brad Walbeck along with other marvelous yet anonymous donors! Connect with Us: Facebook, Instagram @swkradioshow Read episode transcripts! (Coming Soon!)  For more information on who we are and what we're about, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.shortwavekitsch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our show thrives with the support of our Patreon community! If you're able, we invite you to be part of the journey and help sustain the laughter for episodes to come.Support Our SWK Pod: patreon.com/SWKRadioShow --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortwavekitschradioshow/support

Dr. Ferghal Armstrong and Jesse Ball explore the foundational aspects of early recovery from addiction, highlighting the roles of honesty, support systems, and effective routines. Jesse shares how a no-nonsense, empathetic counsellor with lived experience catalysed his transformation. This episode delves deep into practical strategies to navigate the vulnerable early stages of sobriety and sustain long-term recovery. Listen in for invaluable lessons that go beyond recovery—these are life skills everyone should possess.**Learning Outcomes and Actionable Takeaways:**1. **Honesty and Vulnerability in Recovery:**Jesse emphasises the pivotal role of being completely honest with his counsellor. The absence of judgement and the presence of lived experience created a safe space for Jesse to be vulnerable. By being open about his behaviours and feelings, Jesse was able to receive tailored, effective advice, which was instrumental in his recovery. Honesty not only builds trust but also catalyses tailored interventions essential for overcoming addiction.2. **The Power of Support Systems:**One of the most significant aspects of Jesse's recovery was his willingness to listen to others who had walked the same path. Building relationships with those who have lived experience can provide crucial support and inspiration. During weak moments, reaching out to someone who understands your struggle can make all the difference. Jesse's experience underscores the importance of having a robust support network ready to offer reasoning when self-delusion creeps in.3. **Establishing a Routine:**Jesse's disciplined approach to his daily routine played a critical role in his recovery. From morning walks to regular therapy sessions and meetings, a structured day helped him stay focused and avoid relapse. Incorporating simple, healthy habits like exercising, eating well, and staying occupied can support mental clarity and emotional stability. A consistent routine creates a sense of normalcy and purpose, essential in the tumultuous early stages of recovery.4. **Cutting Ties with Negative Influences:**Jesse made the tough but necessary decision to distance himself from his old friendship group, realising the importance of eliminating risky environments. This bold choice was driven by understanding that his life depended on his recovery. By only engaging in safe social interactions, Jesse minimised triggers and maximised his chances of staying sober. This teaches us the crucial lesson that prioritising health sometimes means making difficult choices about relationships.5. **Proactive Planning for Crises:**Jesse's proactive strategy to pre-empt and address moments of weakness was another key to his success. Knowing the likelihood of temptation, he ensured he had trusted individuals to call when those 'mind worms' started speaking. This preparedness to seek external voices of reason is critical in averting relapse. Planning for crises is an actionable step everyone in recovery should adopt, recognising that the path is fraught with moments requiring external reinforcement.**Quote:***"Often, it's someone else's voice of reasoning during those really weak, vulnerable moments that can be the difference between success and failure."* – Jesse Ball.

In this episode, we have the privilege of hearing from Jesse Ball, a courageous individual with lived experience in the realm of addiction and recovery.Jesse takes us on an intimate journey through his turbulent past, sharing candidly about his use of various substances starting from his early teens, driven by the desire to fit in and cope with life's challenges. He opens up about the harrowing depths of his addiction, the disconnection from self, and the mental and physical toll it took on him.Most importantly, Jesse delves into the pivotal moments that spurred him toward recovery, revealing the internal battles and the persistent voice of hope that eventually led him to seek help. Through his story, we gain invaluable insights into the complexities of addiction and the therapeutic processes that can make a difference.Join us as Jesse shares his profound wisdom on the importance of meeting people where they are in their journey, the role of spirituality in healing, and the transformative power of genuine human connection. Whether you're struggling with addiction, a healthcare provider, or simply looking to understand more about this challenging issue, Jesse's story is sure to inspire and enlighten.

Shortwave Kitsch Season 3, Episode 5 Hollywood Hunters - “There's No Such Thing as a Tree Lunch!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner  Synopsis:  In the latest episode of "Hollywood Hunters," Patty Odd and Jesse Ball find themselves facing their biggest challenge yet when they encounter Lola Thistlewood, a mystical being with dreams of stardom. Determined to help Lola break into the film industry, Patty and Jesse concoct a daring publicity stunt to showcase her talent. However, their plans take an unexpected turn when Lola is suddenly kidnapped by two inept criminals, Sammy and Mugsy. As Patty and Jesse race to rescue Lola, they find themselves caught in a whirlwind of chaos, deception, and astonishing revelations. Will they be able to save Lola and salvage their reputations in the cutthroat world of Hollywood? Cast: Lizzie Harris - Patty Odd Phillip Cingolani - Jessie Ball Luciana Marcial-Vincion - Lola Thistlewood Brandon L. Joyner - Everett Van Buren Michael Catangay - Sammy Caruso Angel Ortiz - Mugsy Malone Fred Hutter - Delivery Boy “Pioneer Soup Company Commercial”  Lizzie Harris - Alice Whitaker Luciana Marcial-Vincion - Clara Winslow Larry Perewiznyk - Grover Whitaker Fred Hutter - Sherman Winslow Song - "That Means Your Beautiful" Sung by Brandon L. Joyner Music by Pedro M. Toro  Lyrics by Brandon L. Joyner  Song - "Until Next Time" Sung by David Joyner, Jeannie Joyner, John Joyner, Kristen N. Granet and the Cast of SWK  Music by Pedro M. Toro Lyrics by Brandon L. Joyner  Narrated by David Joyner  “Hollywood Hunters Theme” by Pedro M. Toro  Music Direction and Accompaniment by Pedro M. Toro  Sound Effects performed LIVE by Brooke Rash Production Team: Producers: Maddie Casto-Koebler, Kristen N. Granet, Brandon L. Joyner, Brooke Rash Sound Engineer: Matt Ciclon Sound Mixing: Matt Ciclon Recorded by: Matt Ciclon Business Manager: Kristen N. Granet  Original episode art by Maddie Casto-Koebler Special Thanks to: Lesa Spillers, Julia Sorenson, Tara O'Shields, Rose Newman, Josh Anderson, Kerry Bowers, Jeff & Teri Ziccardi, The Joyner Family, Eileen Lucas, Cheryl Granet, Seth Milling-Furchgott, Jef Bailey, Alison Le, Brad Walbeck along with other marvelous yet anonymous donors! Connect with Us: Facebook, Instagram @swkradioshow  For more information on who we are and what we're about, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.shortwavekitsch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our show thrives with the support of our Patreon community! If you're able, we invite you to be part of the journey and help sustain the laughter for episodes to come. Support Our SWK Pod: patreon.com/SWKRadioShow --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortwavekitschradioshow/support

Shortwave Kitsch Season 2, Episode 5 Hollywood Hunters - The Shape of Slaughter Written by Brandon L. Joyner  Synopsis:  Patty Odd and Jesse Ball, the vibrant minds behind Odd/Ball Talent, face a whirlwind of laughter-inducing chaos stirred up by Johnny Santoro, a kappa harboring dreams of stardom. As Johnny's hilarious missteps throw Tinseltown into disarray, Odd and Ball skillfully manage the quirks of their monstrous clientele. From malevolent antics to unintentional water-based calamities, the duo navigates the wild side of showbiz with humor and wit, illustrating that when dealing with peculiar clients and supernatural shenanigans, the entertainment industry becomes an unpredictable adventure. Will Odd and Ball triumph over the malevolent forces at play, or will Johnny's mischievous nature cast a shadow over their cinematic endeavors? Tune in to "Hollywood Hunters" to find out! Cast: Crystal Bruce - Patty Odd Andrew Williams - Jessie Ball Brandon L. Joyner - Johnny Santoro Michelle Junga-Murphy - Ruth Schwartz Maddie Casto - Winston Ford Chad Estel - Nathan Wilson “Dr. Clutterbuck's Sensational Skincare Structure”  Maddie Casto - Christine Daaé Brandon L. Joyner - Erik Dubois Crystal Bruce - Frenchie One  Michael Catangay - Frenchie Two  Andrew Williams - Frenchie Three  Song - "A Prelude to Piano Pandemonium" Sung by Maddie Casto Music by Pedro M. Toro  Lyrics by Brandon L. Joyner  Song - "Until Next Time" Sung by David Joyner, Jeannie Joyner, John Joyner, Kristen N. Granet and the Cast of SWK  Music by Pedro M. Toro Lyrics by Brandon L. Joyner  Narrated by David Joyner  “Hollywood Hunters Theme” by Pedro M. Toro  Music Direction and Accompaniment by Pedro M. Toro  Sound Effects performed LIVE by Brooke Rash Production Team: Producers: Maddie Casto-Koebler, Kristen N. Granet, Brandon L. Joyner, Brooke Rash Sound Engineer: Matt Ciclon Sound Mixing: Matt Ciclon Recorded by: Brandon L. Joyner Business Manager: Kristen N. Granet  Original episode art by Maddie Casto-Koebler Special Thanks to: Lesa Spillers, Julia Sorenson, Tara O'Shields, Rose Newman, Josh Anderson, Kerry Bowers, Jeff & Teri Ziccardi, The Joyner Family, Eileen Lucas, Cheryl Granet, Seth Milling-Furchgott, Jef Bailey, Alison Le, Brad Walbeck along with other marvelous yet anonymous donors! Connect with Us: Facebook, Instagram @swkradioshow  For more information on who we are and what we're about, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.shortwavekitsch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our show thrives with the support of our Patreon community! If you're able, we invite you to be part of the journey and help sustain the laughter for episodes to come. Support Our SWK Pod: patreon.com/SWKRadioShow --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortwavekitschradioshow/support

Shortwave Kitsch Hollywood Hunters Trailer Synopsis:  Welcome to "Hollywood Hunters," a thrilling and comedic show that delves into the shadows to uncover the bizarre and supernatural. Allow me to introduce you to Patty Odd, an eccentric talent scout with an affinity for the creepy and macabre. Fearlessly, she seeks out talent that haunts dreams, determined to showcase it on the silver screen. Joining her is her laid-back partner, Jesse Ball, whose easygoing nature complements Patty's energetic personality. Together, they establish Odd/Ball Talent, a distinctive agency specializing in representing all kinds of cryptozoic creatures in their cinematic conquests. So, fasten your seatbelts and brace yourself for a thrilling journey with Odd, Ball, and a myriad of monsters in "Hollywood Hunters!" Cast: The Voice - David Joyner Patty Odd - Lizzie Mears Jessie Ball - Mike Hornacek "Hollywood Hunters Theme" by Pedro M. Toro  Music Accompaniment by Joanna Norwood Production Team: Producers: Maddie Casto-Koebler, Kristen N. Granet, Brandon L. Joyner, Brooke Rash Sound Engineer and Mixing: Matt Ciclon Business Manager: Kristen N. Granet  Original episode art by Maddie Casto-Koebler Logo: Linkon Special Thanks to: Lesa Spillers, Julia Sorenson, Tara O'Shields, Rose Newman, Josh Anderson, Kerry Bowers, Jeff & Teri Ziccardi, The Joyner Family, Eileen Lucas, Cheryl Granet, along with other marvelous yet anonymous donors! Connect with Us: Facebook, Instagram @swkradioshow For more information on who we are and what we're about, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.shortwavekitsch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our show thrives with the support of our Patreon community! If you're able, we invite you to be part of the journey and help sustain the laughter for episodes to come. Support Our SWK Pod: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/SWKRadioShow --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortwavekitschradioshow/support

Shortwave Kitsch Hollywood Hunters - “Whether Mister or Mischief” Written by Brandon L. Joyner  Synopsis:  Meet Patty Odd and Jesse Ball, the unconventional talent scouts of Odd/Ball Talent. When a mischievous goblin named Mallory wreaks havoc on their audition plans, the Hollywood Hunters are thrust into a tale of mystery and mayhem. As they delve into the shadows of showbiz, will they unveil the secrets behind Mallory's antics or become the hunted in their own Hollywood horror story? *Special Note*  Parts of this live recording were lost to time and tide and have been recreated from lower-quality recordings captured on the same date.  Cast: Lizzie Mears - Patty Odd Mike Hornacek - Jesse Ball Michael Catangay - Mallory Sullivan Holland Kemp - Sheila Gentry “Dr. Clutterbuck's Sardoodledom Skin Surface Shaver” Maddie Casto - Sexy Woman Fred Hutter - Pitchman Brandon L. Joyner - Businessman Song - “To Be with You Again” Sung by Maddie Casto Music by Pedro M. Toro Lyrics by Brandon L. Joyner  Song - ”Until Next Time” Sung by David Joyner, Jeannie Joyner, John Joyner, Kristen N. Granet and the Cast of SWK  Music by Pedro M. Toro Lyrics by Brandon L. Joyner  Narrated by David Joyner  Hollywood Hunters Theme by Pedro M. Toro  Music Direction and Accompaniment by Pedro M. Toro Sound Effects performed LIVE by Brooke Rash Production Team: Producers: Maddie Casto-Koebler, Kristen N. Granet, Brandon L. Joyner, Brooke Rash Sound Engineer: Matt Ciclon Sound Mixing: Matt Ciclon Recorded by: Miguel Rabsatt Business Manager: Kristen N. Granet  Original episode art by Maddie Casto-Koebler Logo: Linkon Special Thanks to: Lesa Spillers, Julia Sorenson, Tara O'Shields, Rose Newman, Josh Anderson, Kerry Bowers, Jeff & Teri Ziccardi, The Joyner Family, Eileen Lucas, Cheryl Granet, along with other marvelous yet anonymous donors! Connect with Us: Facebook, Instagram @swkradioshow Read episode transcripts! (Coming Soon!)  Our show thrives with the support of our Patreon community! If you're able, we invite you to be part of the journey and help sustain the laughter for episodes to come. Support Our SWK Pod: patreon.com/SWKRadioShow

SUBSCRIBE TO THE SALES SECRETS PODCASTITUNES ► https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/s...​SPOTIFY ► https://open.spotify.com/show/1BKYsQo...​YOUTUBE ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVUh...​THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY SEAMLESS.AI - THE WORLD'S BEST SALES LEADSWEBSITE ► https://www.seamless.ai/LINKEDIN ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/seamlessai/JOIN FOR FREE TODAY ► https://login.seamless.ai/invite/podcastSHOW DESCRIPTIONBrandon Bornancin is a serial salesperson, entrepreneur and founder of Seamless.AI. Twice a week, Brandon interviews the world's top sales experts like Jill Konrath, Aaron Ross, John Barrows, Trish Bertuzzi, Mark Hunter, Anthony Iannarino and many more -- to uncover actionable strategies, playbooks, tips and insights you can use to generate more revenue and close more business. If you want to learn the most powerful sales secrets from the top sales experts in the world, Sales Secrets From The Top 1% is the place to find them.SALES SECRET FROM THE TOP 1%WEBSITE ► https://www.secretsalesbook.com/LINKEDIN ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/sales-secret-book/ABOUT BRANDONBrandon Bornancin is a serial salesperson (over $100M in sales deals), multi-million dollar sales tech entrepreneur, motivational sales speaker, international sales DJ (DJ NoQ5) and sales author who is obsessed with helping you maximize your sales success.Mr. Bornancin is currently the CEO & Founder at Seamless.ai delivering the world's best sales leads. Over 10,000+ companies use Seamless.ai to generate millions in sales at companies like Google, Amazon, Facebook, Slack, Dell, Oracle & many others.Mr. Bornancin is also the author of "Sales Secrets From The Top 1%" where the world's best sales experts share their secrets to sales success and author of “The Ultimate Guide To Overcoming Sales Objections.”FOLLOW BRANDONLINKEDIN ► https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonbornancin/INSTAGRAM ► https://www.instagram.com/brandonbornancinofficial/FACEBOOK ► https://www.facebook.com/SeamlessAITWITTER ► https://twitter.com/BBornancin

Jesse Ball is pianist, Apple Genius, and gamer. He discusses his childhood and moving during some of the harder years during childhood. Jesse also talks about coming out as gay in high school and how his parents reacted. He then discusses the role alcohol has played in his life and his bouts of sobriety, as well as how he has learned to reframe his relationship with alcohol after being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Finally, Jesse tells us the secret to finding the right therapist.  This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To save 10% on your first month of therapy, go to http://www.betterhelp.com/FRIENDREQUEST/  @FriendRequestPod JustinsFriendRequest@gmail.com

In Teaching Art, creative writing teacher Dennis Gaens looks into what it means to teach art in the present day. In this three part series he looks into where we teach art, who teaches it and what exactly is being taught.  In this final episode, we get into that last question. Dennis talks to his (distant) colleagues Jesse Ball, John Vigna and Lorena Briedis on what it is we teach when we teach art. A transcript for this episode is available at https://studiumgenerale.artez.nl/ If you want to get in touch about hosting or contributing to a workshop based around this series, visit https://www.ondercast.com/teachingart Notes: Jesse Ball can (sometimes, though not at the time of publishing this episode) be found here: http://www.jesseball.com/ He teaches at the School of the Art Institute in Chicago: https://www.saic.edu/profiles/faculty/jesse-ball His Notes on my Dunce Cap was published by Pioneer Works: https://pioneerworks.org/store/notes-on-my-dunce-cap. Lorena Briedis teaches (and herself studied) at Escuela de Escritores: https://escueladeescritores.com/ John Vigna can be found here: https://www.johnvignaink.ca/ He teaches at the University of British Columbia: https://creativewriting.ubc.ca/ The European Association of Creative Writing Programmes can be found at https://eacwp.org/ 

In Teaching Art, creative writing teacher Dennis Gaens looks into what it means to teach art in the present day. In this three part series he looks into where we teach art, who teaches it and what exactly is being taught.  In this second episode, he explores who should be teaching art, what kind of stance is necessary. He does so in conversation with writers and teachers Jesse Ball, Lorena Briedis and John Vigna.  A transcript for this episode is available at https://studiumgenerale.artez.nl/ Notes: Jesse Ball can (sometimes, though not at the time of publishing this episode) be found here: http://www.jesseball.com/ He teaches at the School of the Art Institute in Chicago: https://www.saic.edu/profiles/faculty/jesse-ball His Notes on my Dunce Cap was published by Pioneer Works: https://pioneerworks.org/store/notes-on-my-dunce-cap. Lorena Briedis teaches (and herself studied) at Escuela de Escritores: https://escueladeescritores.com/ John Vigna can be found here: https://www.johnvignaink.ca/ He teaches at the University of British Columbia: https://creativewriting.ubc.ca/ The European Association of Creative Writing Programmes can be found at https://eacwp.org/ 

Today I talked to Kerri Schlottman about her new novel Tell Me One Thing (Regal House Publishing, 2023). Quinn and a friend are driving from New York City to Pennsylvania when she sees 9-year-old Lulu sitting on a trucker's lap, smoking a cigarette. At the truck stop for her friend to score drugs, Quinn takes an astounding picture and then leaves, disappointing Lulu, who thinks maybe people will see the picture and help her. Quinn goes on to live the heady life of a successful photographer while Lulu is confronted with various kinds of abuse and dysfunction. Despite the differences in their lives, both women experience moments of great joy, and significant amounts of despair This is a novel about haves and have-nots, those who find love and those who don't, how the AIDS epidemic fractured New York's gay community, and the confusing world of art. Kerri Schlottman's writing has placed second in the Dillydoun International Fiction Prize, been longlisted for the Dzanc Books Prize for Fiction, and was a 2021 University of New Orleans Press Lab Prize semifinalist. For the past 20 years, Kerri has worked to support artists, performers, and writers in creating new projects, most recently at Creative Capital in New York City where she helped fund projects by authors Paul Beatty, Maggie Nelson, Percival Everett, and Jesse Ball. Previously, Kerri has been a factory worker, a massage therapist, and taught art to incarcerated youth. Kerri was born and raised in Southeast Detroit where she earned her graduate degree in English from Wayne State University. She lives in the New York City area with her husband and dog and enjoys running, yoga, and meditation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Today I talked to Kerri Schlottman about her new novel Tell Me One Thing (Regal House Publishing, 2023). Quinn and a friend are driving from New York City to Pennsylvania when she sees 9-year-old Lulu sitting on a trucker's lap, smoking a cigarette. At the truck stop for her friend to score drugs, Quinn takes an astounding picture and then leaves, disappointing Lulu, who thinks maybe people will see the picture and help her. Quinn goes on to live the heady life of a successful photographer while Lulu is confronted with various kinds of abuse and dysfunction. Despite the differences in their lives, both women experience moments of great joy, and significant amounts of despair This is a novel about haves and have-nots, those who find love and those who don't, how the AIDS epidemic fractured New York's gay community, and the confusing world of art. Kerri Schlottman's writing has placed second in the Dillydoun International Fiction Prize, been longlisted for the Dzanc Books Prize for Fiction, and was a 2021 University of New Orleans Press Lab Prize semifinalist. For the past 20 years, Kerri has worked to support artists, performers, and writers in creating new projects, most recently at Creative Capital in New York City where she helped fund projects by authors Paul Beatty, Maggie Nelson, Percival Everett, and Jesse Ball. Previously, Kerri has been a factory worker, a massage therapist, and taught art to incarcerated youth. Kerri was born and raised in Southeast Detroit where she earned her graduate degree in English from Wayne State University. She lives in the New York City area with her husband and dog and enjoys running, yoga, and meditation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

In Teaching Art, creative writing teacher Dennis Gaens looks into what it means to teach art in the present day. In this three part series he looks into where we teach art, who teaches it and what exactly is being taught.  In this first episode, he first looks into some legendary art schools with art historian Joanne Dijkman. In the second part, he discusses the classroom and how we should approach it with writers and teachers Lorena Briedis and Jesse Ball.  A transcript for this episode is available at https://studiumgenerale.artez.nl/   Notes:  You can read more about Joanne Dijmkman's PHD research here: https://www.artez.nl/en/research/professorship/art-education-as-critical-tactics/research-group/joanne-dijkman.    Information on the Black Mountain College exhibition at the Hamburger Banhof can be found here: https://www.smb.museum/en/exhibitions/detail/black-mountain-an-interdisciplinary-experiment-1933-1957/. The accompanying book was published by Spector: https://spectorbooks.com/black-mountain-en.    The European Association of Creative Writing Programmes can be found at https://eacwp.org/    Jesse Ball's Notes on my Dunce Cap was published by Pioneer Works: https://pioneerworks.org/store/notes-on-my-dunce-cap.    Lorena's Class Proposals, which you wlll find below, are heavily influenced by Jenny Tunedal, who teaches at the Valand Academy in Sweden. She herself was influenced by by an art project called Radikal Pedagogik by Lisa Nyberg and Johanna Gustafsson. Lorena learned about the proposals through this session at the EACWP: https://eacwp.org/activities/course-belgium-2019/.    Lorena teaches (and herself studied) at Escuela de Escritores: https://escueladeescritores.com/   Here are her class proposals:    • We are here because we want to write. • We are here to play, to experiment, to rave, to wish for the impossible. • We are also here to learn to read (us) in a critical way. We write as we read. • We have set aside this time, each week, for our writing and for sharing our writing with each other. • We are here because we have committed ourselves to be here. • We are here to be the best writer each of us can be. • We do not compete or compare ourselves with others. • We recognize that writing is a craft that requires time and dedication, and we are willing to make our best. • Writing every week and commenting on our classmates' texts is our way of giving. • Listening to our classmates with attention and gratitude is our way of receiving. • Giving and receiving require the same degree of courage, commitment and generosity. • We take this space seriously and we take each other seriously, but we also know how to laugh, joke, play, have fun: how to enjoy. • We are partners in the Dionysian faith. • We interpret what the other tells us with benevolence. • We are receptive and listen attentively. • We recognize that this workshop is a dialogue with the present (our own texts and our circumstances) and with eternity (the literary tradition). • We are personal and private when we need to be. • We are strong and vulnerable at the same time. • Everything that we share here and entrust to each other has a mystical character (ie, secret). • We all contribute to creating a space of mutual trust and solidarity. • We all have experiences that together we can transform into knowledge in the classroom. • There are no better or worse texts: there are texts more or less crafted. • The texts we write, every week, are not finished pieces. They are sketches, experiments, drafts: work in progress. • We are generous with each other. • We read in favor of our texts and not against them. • We write and read like miners, that is, in the direction of gold, of poetry: that is, in the direction of the sacred that is in the wound of each text. • In the texts we do not seek justice (we do not judge), we seek poetry (the infinite understanding). • We are free to write what we want to write and to be whoever we want to be (we do not mistake the author with the narrator). We are interested in everything that concerns the human condition without exception. • We dare to fail. • We dare to take position and we also dare to change our position. • We are not afraid to say what we think, but we say it with respect and with judgment. • We let conflicts have their space (we don't fear them), but we don't make them either bigger nor smaller. • We take responsibility for the power we have and help others to make visible their own power. • We encourage each other to think critically and reflect on our work and the work of others. • We recognize that being here is a privilege. • We are companions, we stand by each other and support each other. • We share together the bread (the sacrifice, the effort) and the wine (the joy) of each text. The workshop is our feast. • We trust processes, more than results. • We imitate and steal in order to learn. • We rehearse, we practice, we succeed, we fail, but we never stop trying again. • We rest when we need it. • We are here, present and ready. • We recognize that the ultimate sense of this space is our love for writing, for literature, for the artistic expression. • We know that the path of writing is long and deep, and we are happy for that. • We know that this journey can only be undertaken with patience, perseverance, with faith and with love. • We tell each other: “Take your time. Enjoy. We have a course ahead. We're on our way."      

To kick off our season of 76West in celebration of our Books That Changed My Life Festival, The Lambert Center's Jason Blitman talks to designer Elizabeth Yaffe about the process of creating that thing you judge most about a book—its cover. Elizabeth Yaffe is a book cover designer and animator. She currently works in the Viking/Penguin Art Department at Penguin Random House. She has designed covers for authors including Amy Tan, Rebecca Makkai, Jami Attenberg, Kevin Wilson, Timothy Egan, and Sarah Thankam Mathews. She has animated covers for authors including Stephen King, Carola Lovering, Jesse Ball, and Chelsea Bieker. Originally from Philadelphia, she graduated from Pomona College with degrees in anthropology and media studies.

Novelist, short story writer, poet, and critic Lucy Ives' new novel Life Is Everywhere has been heralded by some of our most formally inventive and playful writers today, from Jesse Ball to Alejandro Zambra to Percival Everett. No wonder as Life Is Everywhere, a book that contains other books, is hard to categorize. Some have […] The post Lucy Ives : Life Is Everywhere appeared first on Tin House.

In dieser Folge mit Meike, Anika und Robin: „Zensus“ von Jesse Ball, „Über die See“ von Mariette Navarro und „Der Onkel“ von Michael Ostrowski. Diese Folge wird präsentiert von "Holzkern": Das österreichische Familienunternehmen haut im Rahmen der Black Weeks Rabatte raus - und auch mit dem Code "papierstau15" gibt's Prozente auf nachhaltig produzierte Uhren, Schmuck und Taschen aus Holz, Stein und Perlmutt. Link in der Bio!

En este episodio Tamara y Male Rey conversan sobre la última novela de Jesse Ball, un libro de Jazmina Barrera sobre faros, el documental sobre Jagged Little Pill y la serie Mozart in the Jungle.

Pages 734 - 741 │ Eumaeus, part IV │ Read by Jesse BallNovelist. B. 1978 New York.Buy The Divers Game here: https://shakespeareandcompany.com/I/9781783785872/the-divers-game*Looking for our author interview podcast? Listen here: https://podfollow.com/shakespeare-and-companySUBSCRIBE NOW FOR EARLY EPISODES AND BONUS FEATURESAll episodes of our Ulysses podcast are free and available to everyone. However, if you want to be the first to hear the recordings, by subscribing, you can now get early access to recordings of complete sections.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/shakespeare-and-company/id6442697026Subscribe on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/sandcoIn addition a subscription gets you access to regular bonus episodes of our author interview podcast. All money raised goes to supporting “Friends of Shakespeare and Company” the bookshop's non-profit.*Discover more about Shakespeare and Company here: https://shakespeareandcompany.comBuy the Penguin Classics official partner edition of Ulysses here: https://shakespeareandcompany.com/d/9780241552636/ulyssesFind out more about Hay Festival here: https://www.hayfestival.com/homeAdam Biles is Literary Director at Shakespeare and Company. Find out more about him here: https://www.adambiles.netBuy a signed copy of his novel FEEDING TIME here: https://shakespeareandcompany.com/S/9781910296684/feeding-timeDr. Lex Paulson is Executive Director of the School of Collective Intelligence at Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique in Morocco.Original music & sound design by Alex Freiman.Hear more from Alex Freiman here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4gfkDcG32HYlXnBqI0xgQX?si=mf0Vw-kuRS-ai15aL9kLNA&dl_branch=1Follow Alex Freiman on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/alex.guitarfreiman/Featuring Flora Hibberd on vocals.Hear more of Flora Hibberd here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EFG7rqfVfdyaXiRZbRkpSVisit Flora Hibberd's website: This is my website:florahibberd.com and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/florahibberd/ Music production by Adrien Chicot.Hear more from Adrien Chicot here: https://bbact.lnk.to/utco90/Follow Adrien Chicot on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/adrienchicot/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, a conversation with Jesse Ball, who coordinates social media at the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). Ball talks about his background, growing up in the Upper Peninsula, graduating from Michigan State University, then working in California and Michigan media markets. In 2008, he became MDOT's first social media administrator.  Understanding that without engagement, social media is just media, Ball talks about the importance of connecting and going beyond one-way communication. The department's Office of Communication puts an emphasis on transparency and sharing information for people to understand often complex transportation challenges. Ball explains the satisfaction he draws from correcting misinformation and providing fact-based answers. Because transportation touches everyone's life everyday with so much work being done in plain sight, it is to be expected that people will have many questions and comments. Ball talks about working with people across the department - Planning, Finance, engineers in Transportation Service Centers across the state - to gather accurate and timely responses to myriad questions. He also explains his random Van Halen reference in a recent Facebook conversation.

Audrey Morris, one of the people I chat with most in Instagram about books and baking, joins me to talk books. She also shares about some award lists that have her looking forward to the next few months.Download or listen via this link: Reading Envy 228: Full of Secrets Subscribe to the podcast via this link: FeedburnerOr subscribe via Apple Podcasts by clicking: SubscribeOr listen through TuneIn Or listen on Google Play Or listen via StitcherOr listen through Spotify Or listen through Google Podcasts Books discussed:    Girl in Hyacinth Blue by Susan VreelandA Spare Life by Lidija Dimkovska, translated by Christina E. KramerIn the Lateness of the World by Carolyn ForchéThe Woman from Uruguay by Pedro Mairal, translated by Jennifer CroftThat Time of Year by Marie Ndiaye, translated by Jordan StumpOther mentions:Barkskins by Annie ProulxReadalong informationThe Eighth Life by Nino HaratischviliPachinko by Min Jin LeeLife After Life by Kate AtkinsonWretchedness by Andrzej TichyThe Yellow House by Sarah M. BroomDishoom by Shamil ThakrarThe Employees by Olga Ravn, translated by Martin AitkenWhen We Cease to Understand the World by Benjamin Labatut, translated by Adrian Nathan WestIn Memory of Memory by Maria StepanovaConsent by Annabel LyonSummer Brother by Jaap RobbenGirl with the Pearl Earring by Tracy ChevalierCatch the Rabbit by Lana BastasicWhat You Have Heard is True by Carolyn ForchéDeaf Republic by Ilya KaminskyThe Missing Year of Juan Salvatierra by Pedro MairalCensus by Jesse BallThe Essex Serpent by Sarah PerryCutting for Stone by Abraham VargheseBeyond Babylon by Igiaba ScegoAdua by Igiaba ScegoThe Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila HarrisSorrow by Claribel AlegriaHomesick by Jennifer CroftLight Perpetual by Francis SpuffordRelated episodes: Episode 088 - Author Head Space with Sara MooreEpisode 112 - Reset Button with Eleanor ThoeleEpisode 195 - Muchness with NadineEpisode 207 - Innocent and Ruthless with Tricia DeeganEpisode 212 - Subtly Fascinating with VinnyStalk me online:Audrey is @dreesreads on InstagramAudrey at GoodreadsJenny at GoodreadsJenny on TwitterJenny is @readingenvy on Instagram and Litsy All links to books are through Bookshop.org, where I am an affiliate. I wanted more money to go to the actual publishers and authors. I link to Amazon when a book is not listed with Bookshop.

The Hake Report, Friday, July 23, 2021: LATE START — JUST 1-HOUR TODAY! // America's Frontline Doctors sue HHS to stop Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for those under 18, the prior-infected, and those without informed consent. // 2018: GQ Magazine includes the Bible among "21 books you don't have to read" — Irish-Cicilian absurdist writer Jesse Ball instead suggests "The Notebook," by some deceased woman. // 2018: effeminate Antifa professor Dwayne Emil Dixon talks about his "Christian ethics" in assaulting fellow Americans he smears as KKK and Nazis. // INTERESTING CALLS — see below!  MUSIC: Ninety Pound Wuss – "Second Stage of Adolescence" and "At the End of It All" – from 1999 album Short Hand Operation (sic)  Also check out Hake News from today.  CALLERS Robert from Pasadena, CA felt bad learning American Indians died of our diseases.  Alex from CA agrees you can't solve an evil spirit with physical race changes.  Tony from NJ thinks it's nonsensical to say feeling sorry for people isn't love.  Paul from NC, 15, is concerned his high school wants him vaxxed and masked!  TIME STAMPS 0:00 Fri, Jul 23, 2021 1:29 Second Stage of Adolescence 4:36 Hey, guys! 6:09 America's Frontline Doctors 14:12 Marijuana for Vaxx? 16:06 GQ vs the Bible 23:08 Tease: Soft evil 23:38 Robert, Pasadena, CA 42:22 Alex, CA 45:48 More on Antifa Prof 56:38 Tony, NJ 1:02:00 Paul, NC 1:01:57 Thanks, all! 1:04:18 At the End of It All HAKE LINKS VIDEO ARCHIVE: Facebook | Periscope/Twitter | YouTube | Audio podcast links below PODCAST: Apple | Podcast Addict | Castbox | Stitcher | Spotify | Amazon | PodBean | Google  LIVE VIDEO: Trovo | DLive | Periscope | Facebook | Twitch* | YouTube*  SUPPORT: SubscribeStar | Patreon | Teespring | SUPER CHAT: Streamlabs | Trovo   Call in! 888-775-3773, live Monday through Friday 9 AM (Los Angeles) https://thehakereport.com/show  Also see Hake News from JLP's show today.  *NOTE: YouTube and Twitch have both censored James's content on their platforms lately, over fake "Community Guidelines" violations.  BLOG POST: https://www.thehakereport.com/blog/2021/7/23/072321-fri-vaxx-hype-gq-vs-the-bible-girly-antifa-prof-1-hour 

Jesse Ball’s work focuses on problems of knowledge and status. His absurd texts have been published in twenty languages.

En la emisión Nº43 de #DemasiadoHumano 2020 hablamos de las fiestas de fin de año ¿Cómo te relacionas con las fiestas? Reseñas: “El desaparecido” Franz Kafka @eternacadenciaeditora y “Cómo provocar un incendio y por qué” Jesse Ball @editorial_sigilo

En la emisión Nº43 de #DemasiadoHumano 2020 hablamos de las fiestas de fin de año ¿Cómo te relacionas con las fiestas? Reseñas: “El desaparecido” Franz Kafka @eternacadenciaeditora y “Cómo provocar un incendio y por qué” Jesse Ball @editorial_sigilo

Nuevo episodio de Volumen, un podcast de invitaciones literarias. En esta emisión dos novelas narradas por adolescentes "Cómo provocar un incendio y por qué” de Jesse Ball (TW @EdSigilo IG @editorial_sigilo) y “Un beso de Dick” de Fernando Molano Vargas. @BlattyRios @blattyrios Voz y realización @mariancollante

Columna de Florencia Villegas, en Mejor País del Mundo

This episode I am joined by lapsed lawyer, recovering academic, semi-reformed punk rocker, and now writer and stay-at-home dad, Bram Presser. Bram's writing has appeared in Best Australian Stories, Award Winning Australian Writing, The Sleepers Almanac and Higher Arc. His 2017 debut novel, The Book of Dirt, won the 2018 Goldberg Prize for Debut Fiction in the US National Jewish Book Awards, the 2018 Voss Literary Prize and three awards in the 2018 NSW Premier's Literary Awards: the Christina Stead Prize for Fiction, the UTS Glenda Adams Award for New Writing and The People's Choice Award. We talk about our love of browsing bookstores, Bram's journey to writing a novel, writing a personal history as fiction and of course, we pair some delicious things to some fabulous books! The pairings: The Door by Magda Szabo A busy young writer struggling to cope with domestic chores, hires a housekeeper recommended by a friend. The housekeeper's reputation is one built on dependable efficiency, though she is something of an oddity. Stubborn, foul-mouthed and with a flagrant disregard for her employer's opinions she may even be crazy. She allows no-one to set foot inside her house; she masks herself with a veil and is equally guarded about her personal life. And yet Emerence is revered as much as she is feared. As the story progresses her energy and passion to help becomes clear, extinguishing any doubts arising out of her bizarre behaviour. A stylishly told tale which recounts a strange relationship built up over 20 years between a writer and her housekeeper. After an unpromising and caustic start benign feelings develop and ultimately the writer benefits from what becomes an inseparable relationship. Simultaneously we learn Emerence's tragic past which is revealed in snapshots throughout the book. Bram called this the most beautiful book he has ever read, a modern classic, and a beautiful meditation on dignity and how we imagine people to be. To pair with the interesting and complex character of Emerence he suggests a classic Borscht with sour cream and a traditional Pilsner Urquell. The Curfew by Jesse Ball William and Molly lead a life of small pleasures, riddles at the kitchen table, and games of string and orange peels. All around them a city rages with war. When the uprising began, William's wife was taken, leaving him alone with their young daughter. They keep their heads down and try to remain unnoticed as police patrol the streets, enforcing a curfew and arresting citizens. But when an old friend seeks William out, claiming to know what happened to his wife, William must risk everything. He ventures out after dark, and young Molly is left to play, reconstructing his dangerous voyage, his past, and their future. Bram called Jesse Ball the most exciting writer out of America right now and highly recommends this totalitarian dystopia with its surrealist and strangely beautiful experimental writing. The perfect pairing for Bram is a Corpse Reviver, made with absinthe, gin, cointreau, lillet and lemon juice ... ooooof! It is weird, subtle, warm, sweetly discombobulating with a kick!

Rebem l'escriptora Carlota Gurt, que debuta amb el recull de contes "Cavalcarem tota la nit" (ed. Proa), premi Merc

Rebem l'escriptora Carlota Gurt, que debuta amb el recull de contes "Cavalcarem tota la nit" (ed. Proa), premi Merc

Non Fiction is a very French film about writers and publishers debating the future of the book vs e-book. But the characters also all appear to be having affairs with each other: Tres Francais! But will our reviewers be seduced? Stillicide by Cynan Jones and The Diver's Game by Jesse Ball are two new dystopian novels which both authors insist are NOT dystopian. Who's right; The reader or the author? There Are No Beginnings is the play chosen to open the newly renovated Leeds Playhouse. The playwright Charley Miles has insisted it is "NOT a play about The Yorkshire Ripper" but his presence is a dark force at the centre of the play. Pre-Raphaelite Sisters is a new exhibition at London's National Portrait Gallery which aims to look at the women behind the movement most commonly associated with the Brotherhood - as models, artists, makers, partners and poets. Living With Yourself is a Netflix series starring Paul Rudd as a man who accidentally finds himself cloned and having to deal with the new version of himself Tom Sutcliffe's guests are Helen Lewis, Maev Kennedy and Laurence Scott. The producer is Oliver Jones Podcast Extra selections Helen: Mephisto at The Gate Theatre... and public loos at theatres more generally Maev: Georgette Heyer Laurence: Patricia Lockwood on John Updike in the LRB

Myla Goldberg drops by the Damn Library and immediately gives Christopher and Drew two new business ventures. And that's before they even start talking about her new book, Feast Your Eyes, and its museum catalog form, where she got the photographs, how geniuses shouldn't be assholes, and the photographer as subject for fiction. Plus, she brought Jesse Ball's novel Census, and it leads to a discussion of what it's like to go door to door, along with lots else besides. Get into it. contribute! https://patreon.com/smdb for drink recipes, book lists, and more, visit: somanydamnbooks.com music: Disaster Magic Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/disaster-magic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3:37: American culture commentator Sheri Parks discusses Donald J. Trump’s candidacy for president and how it has further alienated American minorities from the Republican Party. Parks is associate dean in arts and humanities at the University of Maryland, College Park, and a Roughly Speaking contributor.25:33: Baltimore Sun media critic David Zurawik reviews news coverage of the Republican convention and the forced resignation of Roger Ailes as CEO of Fox News.42:40: Book critic Paula Gallagher recommends six novels: "This Must be the Place," by Maggie O’Farrell; "Dark Matter," by Blake Crouch; "Disappearance at Devil's Rock," by Paul Tremblay; "You Will Know Me," by Megan Abbott; "The Unseen World," by Liz Moore; "How to Set a Fire and Why," by Jesse Ball.59:16: Film critic Christopher Llewellyn Reed reviews new movies and talks about films to be released in the coming weeks, including a remake of the Hollywood epic, "Ben-Hur."

The Deaths of Henry King (Uncivilized Books) In The Deaths of Henry King, the hapless Henry King, as advertised, dies. Not just once or even twice, but seven dozen times, each death making way for a new demise, moving from the comic to the grim to the absurd to the transcendent and back again. With text by Jesse Ball and Brian Evenson complimented by Lilli Carre's macabre, gravestone-rubbing-style art, Henry King's ends are brought to a vividly absurd life. Praise for The Deaths of Henry King “This unique experience of the macabre blends in plenty of humor; indeed, readers will laugh at Henry as he watches himself get beaten to death, perish trying to scream in space, be eaten by a bear, or focus so hard on avoiding an open manhole that he gets hit by a car.”—Publishers Weekly Praise for Brian Evenson:“Brian Evenson is one of the treasures of American story writing, a true successor both to the generation of Coover, Barthelme, Hawkes and Co., but also to Edgar Allan Poe.”—Jonathan Lethem Praise for Jesse Ball’s A Cure for Suicide:“Spellbinding . . . [Has] the simplicity of a fable and the drama of a psychological thriller.”—The New York Times Book Review Praise for Lilli Carré:“Lilli Carré’s work most piquantly recalls the great avant-garde narrative films, from Menilmontant (1926) to The Saddest Music in the World (2003). Her Wanda Gág–meets–Gene Deitch drawing style and new-weirdness literary bent make her work acutely interesting to both read and scrutinize.”—Ray Olson, Booklist Brian Evenson is the author of a dozen books of fiction, most recently the story collection A Collapse of Horses and the novella The Warren. His novel Last Days won the ALA’s RUSA award for Best Horror Novel of 2009. His novel The Open Curtain was a finalist for an Edgar Award and an International Horror Guild Award.  He lives in Los Angeles, and teaches at CalArts. Jesse Ball (1978-).  Born in New York. His prizewinning works of absurdity are beloved in a dozen languages. Lilli Carré is an artist living in Los Angeles. She has created several books of comics, including Heads or Tails (Fantagraphics) and the children’s book Tippy and the Night Parade (Toon Books). Her comics and illustration work has appeared in the New Yorker, the New York Times, and Best American Comics.

Sorry to Disrupt the Peace (McSweeney's Books) Helen Moran is thirty-two years old, single, child-less, college-educated, and partially employed as a guardian of troubled young people in New York. She’s accepting a delivery from IKEA in her shared studio apartment when her uncle calls to break the news: Helen’s adoptive brother is dead. According to the internet, there are six possible reasons why her brother might have killed himself. But Helen knows better: she knows that six reasons is only shorthand for the abyss. Helen also knows that she alone is qualified to launch a serious investigation into his death, so she purchases a one-way ticket to Milwaukee. There, as she searches her childhood home and attempts to uncover why someone would choose to die, she will face her estranged family, her brother’s few friends, and the overzealous grief counselor, Chad Lambo; she may also discover what it truly means to be alive. A bleakly comic tour de force that’s by turns poignant, uproariously funny, and viscerally unsettling, this debut novel has shades of Bernhard, Beckett, and Bowles—and it announces the singular voice of Patty Yumi Cottrell. Paise for Sorry to Disrupt the Peace “Grief takes an unnerving path through a singular mind in Sorry to Disrupt the Peace. Beckett fans will find a familiar, but Patty Yumi Cottrell’s voice is her very own.”—Amelia Gray “Patty Yumi Cottrell’s prose does so many of my favorite things—some too subtle to talk about without spoiling, but one thing I have to mention is the way in which her heroine’s investigation of a suicide draws the reader right into the heart of this wonderfully spiky hedgehog of a book and then elbows us yet further along  intowhat is ultimately a tremendously moving act of imagination.”—Helen Oyeyemi, author of What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours “Patty Yumi Cottrell’s adoption of the rambling and specific absurd will and must delight. This is a graceful claim not just about writing but about a way of being in the world, an always new and necessary way to contend with this garbage that surrounds us, these false portraits of our hearts and minds. This book is not a diversion—it’s a lifeline.”—Jesse Ball, author of How to Set a Fire and Why “Intelligent and mysterious and funny, Patty Yumi Cottrell’s Sorry to Disrupt the Peace moves so mesmerizingly towards its blazingly good ending. One is tempted to read it as quickly as possible. But really, it is a book that should be read slowly, as some of its deepest pleasures lie in the careful observations, the witty prose, and just the book’s really wonderful gaze on city life, and actually, on all life. This is a stunning debut.”—Rebecca Lee, author of Bobcat “Sorry to Disrupt the Peace had me opening my mouth to laugh only to feel sobs come tumbling out. It’s absurd, feeling so much at once, but it’s a distinctly human absurdity that Patty Yumi Cottrell has masterfully created in this book. In the end I felt ebullient and spent, grateful to be reminded that life is only funny and gorgeous because life is also strange and sad.”—Lindsay Hunter, author of Ugly Girls “‘Behind every suicide, there is a door.’ So says Helen, aka Sister Reliability, aka ‘spinster from a book,’ who is determined to open the door behind her adoptive brother’s recent death. Her search takes her from a studio apartment in NYC to a childhood home in Milwaukee, and yet thein vestigation is as philosophical as it is practical, as was, perhaps, the death itself. Patty Yumi Cottrell’s Sorry to Disrupt the Peace is a beguiling debut: absurdly funny, surprisingly beautiful, and ultimately sad as fuck.”—Danielle Dutton, author of Margaret the First “In this completely absorbing novel of devastation and estrangement, Patty Yumi Cottrell introduces herself as a modern Robert Walser. Her voice is unflinching, unforgettable, and animated with a restless sense of humor.”—Catherine Lacey, author of Nobody Is Ever Missing Patty Yumi Cottrell was born in South Korea and grew up in Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Milwaukee. Her fiction and poetry have appeared in BOMB, Gulf Coast, Black Warrior Review, and other publications. She lives and works in Los Angeles. This is her first novel. Amina Cain is the author of the short story collection Creature, out with Dorothy, a Publishing Project, and a novel-in-progress, The Energy of Vitória. Her stories and essays have appeared in BOMB, n+1, The Paris Review Daily, and Full Stop, among other places.

Jesse Ball’s blistering novel tells the story of a teenage girl who has lost everything—and will burn anything. Lucia’s father is dead, her mother in a mental hospital, and now she’s been kicked out of school—again. She makes her way through the world with only a book, a zippo lighter, a pocketful of stolen licorice, […] The post Jesse Ball : How to Set a Fire and Why appeared first on Tin House.

With Drew under quarantine (he caught the plague), the guys call on Will Chancellor to step in. He returns to the Damn Library to go deep with Christopher on Jesse Ball's latest novel, "A Cure for Suicide". 15 Seconds of a Song: Del Amitri, "Roll to Me" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bookrageous Episode 68; Silence Once Begun by Jesse Ball Intro Music; "Enjoy the Silence" by Depeche Mode What We're Reading Jenn [1:17] Hild by Nicola Griffith  [2:46] Lumberjanes by Noelle Stevenson, Grace Ellis and Brooke Allen [3:54] Rocket Girl by Amy Reeder and Brand Montclare Josh [4:53] Sex Criminals by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky [5:55] The EC Comics Slipcase Library, Vol 1 [7:18] Caffeinated by Murray Carpenter (Caffeine Zone 2 app) Paul [13:28] Veronica Mars: The Thousand Dollar Tan Line by Rob Thomas and Jennifer Graham [16:37] Great North Road by Peter F. Hamilton [19:38] Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey [20:00] Coruscant Nights trilogy by Michael Reaves, The Icarus Hunt by Timothy Zahn [21:25] Stray Bullets: Killers, Stray Bullets: The Uber Alles Edition by David Lapham --- Intermission; "Cum On Feel The Noize" by Quiet Riot --- Silence Once Begun by Jesse Ball [24:50] HERE BE SPOILERS. Jenn, Paul and Josh dig deep into Jesse Ball's novel Silence Once Begun.  --- Outro Music; "Enjoy the Silence" by Depeche Mode --- Find Us! Bookrageous on Tumblr, Podbean, Twitter, Facebook, Spotify, and leave us voicemail at 347-855-7323. Come to the BOOKRAGEOUS BASH at BEA on May 28th in New York City Find Us Online: Jenn, Josh, Paul Order Josh's book! Maine Beer: Brewing in Vacationland Get Bookrageous schwag at CafePress Note: Our show book links direct you to WORD, an independent bookstore in Brooklyn. If you click through and buy the book, we will get a small affiliate payment. We won't be making any money off any book sales -- any payments go into hosting fees for the Bookrageous podcast, or other Bookrageous projects. We promise.

With the three-month wait for the re-opening of newly renovated Joe’s Pub over at last, you’d think there would be cause for celebration. But Happy Ending Music & Reading series host and curator Amanda Stern decided on “frustration” as the theme of her series opener, inviting authors Seth Fried, Jesse Ball, and Paul La Farge to vent, with plangent musical guest Anni Rossi adding the low notes. Actually there was little venting, as the writers’ selections all looked at the idea of “frustration” obliquely. Seth Fried’s story, for all it was called “The Great Frustration,” invited us into a kind of ur-Eden in which all the animals are plagued by ambivalence about their own nature, and anxious inertia. Jesse Ball presented himself as a sort of living trope; in the program bio and Stern’s introduction he was described as a recently rediscovered “American writer from the '30s, '40s, and '50s.” In fact, Ball, born in 1978, bristles with decidedly contemporary sesquipedalian irony, as in the excerpt here, describing characters in a military parade viewed by a mysterious onlooker.  By contrast, Paul La Farge, although only slightly older, seems to be the grand old man of lost causes, reading from his new novel “Luminous Airplanes” a segment in which his protagonist remembers attending a spectacularly unsuccessful rally. For an excerpt from the evening, click on the player above. Bon Mots Fried on losing touch: "Why when the peacock waddles past should the lion imagine a beautiful explosion of feathers?" Ball on the parade passing by: "That is always the decision one is pressed to make — do I join the parade, or not? In certain cases the decision is easy, in others, not so." La Farge on waiting in Dolores Park: "After all the rain we had this winter, the grass shone emerald, like a patch of wet Scotland set out to dry, here on the coast.”

Tales of romance and adventure inspire Jesse Ball's novellas and prose poems....