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Best podcasts about Jimmy Breslin

Latest podcast episodes about Jimmy Breslin

AJ Benza: Fame is a Bitch
Help Me Rhonda

AJ Benza: Fame is a Bitch

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 34:44


Tough men create tough kids...Jimmy Breslin's brilliant characters he created in his newspaper columns...Memories of working as a camp counselor in 1981.

Book Nook with Vick Mickunas
Book Nook: 'Jimmy Breslin - The Man Who Told the Truth: New York City, New Journalism, and the Career of America's Greatest Crime Reporter' by Richard Esposito

Book Nook with Vick Mickunas

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 50:06


Beyond the Big Screen
Comedic Crazy Joe: A Deep Dive into The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight

Beyond the Big Screen

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 49:46


Join Steve and Mustache Chris in this episode of Beyond the Big Screen as we dive into the 1971 comedy film, 'The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight,' based on Jimmy Breslin's novel. We discuss how this movie, starring a young Robert De Niro, aimed to satirize the life of mobster Crazy Joe Gallo but fell short in its execution. We explore the cultural impact, historical context, and comedic elements of the film while contemplating how it could have been improved. Whether you're a movie buff or a mafia history enthusiast, find out why this film remains a peculiar entry in the genre.00:00 Introduction and Movie Suggestion00:17 Overview of 'The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight'01:24 Discussion on Joe Gallo's Life and Influence 02:48 Movie Analysis and Critique06:01 Stereotypes and Cultural Impact 12:36 Comparisons with Other Mafia Movies15:36 Comedy and Satire in Mafia Films 31:53 Potential Improvements and Modern TakesTranscript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/iGqjaIYfOLzYou can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places: https://atozhistorypage.start.pagewww.beyondthebigscreen.comClick to Subscribe: https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.com Parthenon Podcast Network Home: parthenonpodcast.comOn Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@atozhistoryhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://facebook.com/atozhistorypagehttps://twitter.com/atozhistorypagehttps://www.instagram.com/atozhistorypage/Music Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Len Berman and Michael Riedel In The Morning
Richard Esposito, Author of Jimmy Breslin the Man who told the truth Interview

Len Berman and Michael Riedel In The Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 7:53


Richard Esposito joins Len Berman and Michael Riedel to talk about Jimmy Breslin. Richard talks about his book about Jimmy and who Jimmy was as a person and profession

All Of It
How Jimmy Breslin Changed Journalism

All Of It

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 26:51


A new biography of Jimmy Breslin demonstrates how he helped usher in an age of New Journalism, and broke new ground with his decades of crime reporting throughout the city. Author Richard Esposito joins us to discuss Jimmy Breslin: The Man Who Told the Truth. 

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Reporter Jimmy Breslin remembered in new biography as 'The Man Who Told the Truth'

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 6:29


From JFK's assassination to the Son of Sam, Jimmy Breslin covered major events of the 20th century as a columnist for the New York Daily News. His plainspoken approach captured the country's attention, offering readers a poetic, and blunt, perspective on the issues that mattered most. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Richard Esposito, author of "Jimmy Breslin: The Man Who Told the Truth." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci
Jimmy Breslin: The Voice of New York with Richard Esposito

Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 36:22


In this conversation, award-winning journalist Richard Esposito discusses his new book, Jimmy Breslin: The Man Who Told the Truth. Richard reflects on the golden era of tabloids, the impact of Breslin's storytelling, and how he connected with the common man. They also delve into Breslin's chaotic lifestyle, his relationships with criminals and politicians, and the complexity of human nature in his writing. Esposito emphasizes the importance of truth in journalism and the essence of New York as a backdrop for Breslin's work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PBS NewsHour - Art Beat
Reporter Jimmy Breslin remembered in new biography as 'The Man Who Told the Truth'

PBS NewsHour - Art Beat

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 6:29


From JFK's assassination to the Son of Sam, Jimmy Breslin covered major events of the 20th century as a columnist for the New York Daily News. His plainspoken approach captured the country's attention, offering readers a poetic, and blunt, perspective on the issues that mattered most. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Richard Esposito, author of "Jimmy Breslin: The Man Who Told the Truth." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Holy Crap It's Sports
Holy Crap It's Sports 670 August 8 2024

Holy Crap It's Sports

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 47:24


Braves hurtful to watch, Soler's pinball play in right, bad balls & strikes, Snitker ejected, Bristol Motor Speedway to host Braves & Reds, White Sox finally win, Falcons WR injury, Browns to move to the burbs in a domed stadium? Caleb Williams carries your grandma's purse, Saints owner is a Saint, Spencer Rattler riles up LSU fans, Cris "Crybaby" Carter talking tough, Longhorns RB major injury, Harbaugh slapped on wrist, Olympics cocaine, women proposing to men? Lebron makes an arse of himself, Irish real woman boxer wins, IOC is Orwellian, green wackos attack Messi, yachts, swimming the English Channel & no that's not an illegal immigrant story, Dream Team, Jerry Tarkanian, Frank Howard, Jose Cruz, Ken Dryden, rock climbing, Federer, Alan Ameche, Gene Mauch, Bobby Bowden, Iron Joe McGinnity, Les Brown, Joe DiMaggio, Casey Stengel, Pete Rose, lesbian Dodgers fans kissing, John Smoltz, Mark DeRosa, This Day in Sports History, plus quotes from Jimmy Breslin, Harry Caray, and Jay Leno! 

The Healthcare Leadership Experience Radio Show
Why Your Old Healthcare Marketing Strategy Isn't Working| E. 111

The Healthcare Leadership Experience Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 37:38


Marketing effectiveness has fallen by nearly a quarter since 2020. Ian Baer, Founder & Chief Soothsayer at Sooth, offers his insights on how healthcare organizations can respond, with Jim Cagliostro.   Episode Introduction Ian shares how 90% of today's marketing decisions are emotional, and 80% are made on impulse, and the challenges of ‘'marketing by the pound.'' He also explains why a regulatory environment means healthcare often stays in the shallow end of the marketing pool, how data unlocks empathy between brands and audiences, and advises everyone to ‘'bring your soul to work every day.''   Show Topics   Making emotional connections in marketing Sooth helps brands to understand the truth Healthcare has unique marketing challenges ‘'Marketing by the pound'' The roadmap of healthcare marketing is the most complicated The power of patient stories Leadership tip: Bring your soul to work every day     08:13 Making emotional connections in marketing  Ian said 90% of the decisions people make when spending money are emotional.  ‘'AI, it's very buzzwordy, but what it does for us is it allows me to take what used to require one or two years of custom research that might cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, into a methodology that we can execute in a few weeks to give a brand a very clear understanding of the emotional journey of the individual that they're trying to reach. Now of course, the impact in healthcare is huge because look, 90% of all the decisions people make when it comes to spending their money are emotional. It's a big mistake marketers made for decades upon decades in thinking there's a balance between the rational and their emotional. No, there isn't. People make emotional decisions, and then they seek rationale to back up where their heart has already gone. And Harvard did some brilliant work that they published in 2016, an article I recommend to anybody and everybody get their hands on, called The New Science of Customer Emotion. .. And what they found was, of the thousands of different emotions we all experience, it's been estimated that people experience 34,000 different emotions. … But what they found is there are actually only 10 things that we feel as humans that have a positive correlation to the way we spend our money.''   14:54 Sooth helps brands to understand the truth  Ian explained the background to his company name, and its purpose.   ‘'So, I went looking through my LinkedIn profile, just going through all my experience and, "How can I describe what I do?" And I found a LinkedIn recommendation from a former client in which he referred to me as, "Soothsayer." And it reminded me that very often, when we were at a time of crisis for his brand, he would pick up the phone and call me and say, "Oh, soothsayer." And that would very often start our conversations. I thought, "Well, that's a really interesting word." I always thought a soothsayer was somebody who predicts the future. It's not. Soothsayer is somebody who tells the truth. The word sooth literally means truth. It just went obsolete in the English language about 400 years ago when Shakespeare got done with it, which is what enabled me to actually trademark it as the name of a business. It's pretty hard to get a vernacular word as the name of your company. So, when we decided to name the business Sooth, because in reality that is exactly what we're doing is helping brands understand the truth, then it just followed suit that I should be the soothsayer, that we actually have two practices at the company. We have the soothsaying practice, which is determining what the truths are, and then our client partnership practice, we call those people ‘'soothsolvers'' because what they do is actually take the truth and put it to work in really smart marketing recommendations, and work in partnership with senior leaders on the client side.''   17:23 Healthcare has unique marketing challenges Ian said the regulatory environment means that healthcare is averse to taking marketing risks.  ‘'Because of the regulatory environment, healthcare marketers have learned to play it extremely safe, and it's understandable. The last thing you want is a slap on the wrist, or much worse, from the FDA when you've spent countless millions of dollars, let's say, bringing a drug to market. But the result is most healthcare marketers have become conditioned to stay in the very shallow end of the swimming pool. And where that becomes unfortunate, we spoke earlier about no industry really needing empathy in their marketing more than healthcare. Well, we now have the ability through use of data, through use of technology, through one-to-one connection and interaction, through experience design, to create a really special personal experience. And yet, data privacy is a scary thing. Engaging with someone, one-on-one, whether it's through social media or other, that's a scary thing because you may wind up having to capture adverse reaction information that you then have to report to the FDA, that a lot of people would prefer not to get their hands up. So, the result is you have too many brands that don't say enough to really be helpful to people, and they're holding back way too much. And one of the biggest challenges there is the unregulated side of the healthcare space, the area that a lot of healthcare marketers might not want to acknowledge as legitimate, companies selling nutritional supplements, companies selling devices that don't really have any medical benefit, but they're claiming, "Just put this on your wrist. Just put this on your knee. Just sit up against this thing." They're not operating under the auspices of the FDA. They're making outrageous claims, and almost daring consumers and competitors to sue them. And because we live in a world now, where it's very hard for anyone to find one truth in any area of marketing or the news, consumers are somewhat in the crosshairs here. So, if healthcare marketers play it too safe and continue to stay in the shallow end, the ones who lose are the very patients and families that they're trying to help, because they'll chase false promises that really are leading healthcare marketers can fulfill in a much more meaningful way.''   21:35 ‘'Marketing by the pound'' Ian said marketing effectiveness is down by nearly a quarter since 2020 and 80% of people make decisions on impulse.  ‘'Yeah, marketing effectiveness overall is down 23% since 2020, as a global practice, across all industries. Marketing is significantly less effective than it was 20 years ago. So, we have more data than ever, more technology than ever, more access to people than ever. And we're getting so bad at this that most brands have now shifted much more to managing the economics of marketing, how much they're spending. It's become somewhat of a marketing by the pound model because if we can't get it to produce more, then we just have to spend less on it. And everyone has gotten to settle for this reduced level of performance. How did we get here? Well, impulse is a huge issue. The extent to which people make purchase decisions, and a decision to seek out a certain medication, that falls into the category of purchase decisions. The extent to which people do this on impulse has doubled in the last 10 years, and the amount of money people spend on impulse purchases like that, "I'm going to click twice on this Facebook ad and get those gummies and throw out my metformin." That's happening faster than ever. So, when 90% of decisions are emotional, when 80% of people are making decisions on impulse, which means they're not gathering the facts, they're not gathering information, they're not calling their doctor, they're not asking other people who are suffering with the same condition. They're just saying, "Yep, that's for me." That's how we got here.   26:33 The roadmap of healthcare marketing is the most complicated Ian explained why patients and professionals walk one path, with multiple points of view at every step.  ‘'Here, every step of the way, there's an advisory relationship going on. There are certain things the consumer can do without the professional. There are certain things they cannot do without the profession, and it really is a pathway that needs to be curated. We need to understand where they come together and the information they need to reach the right decisions, and where they're going to be off on their own, exposed to different information. So, I think starting with the fact that there is no differentiated journey between the patient and the professional, but actually it's one journey, it's one path, and they're both walking it. They just enter and exit at different times. I think that's the most critical truth to understand, to start to do this thing the right way and to see every one of the decision points through multiple sets of eyes: the patient, the professional, often caregivers are involved. Sometimes you have primary and specialist professionals, institutions, payers. There are multiple points of view at every stage that need to be considered. It is the most complicated roadmap of marketing that exists.''   30:32 The power of patient stories  Ian said there's no substitute for hearing people's ‘'data-rich'' real stories.  ‘'There's a lot of things a drug company can't say, that a patient can. And I think the more drug companies get comfortable giving voice to the people who are actually on the journey with that disease or that illness, it's really going to help bridge the gap between this kind of odd mix of old school branding and clinical detail. But within all of that, I have a hard time finding the humanity, and I think the more brands get comfortable, letting people tell the story of what it's really like to experience the uncertainty of disease, the hope that comes with treatments. I had a heart attack six months ago, a massive heart attack, the type that has a 96% fatality rate. It was the first cardiac event of my life. It changed my perspective on everything. I've learned a lot about my body, about my health, about what it's going to take to live a good healthy life for as long as I can. I've got a story to tell. There's millions of people like me who have stories to tell, and I would love to see more healthcare marketers be brave enough to let people tell their own stories. I think that would make a dramatic difference. Through the work we do here, we try to approximate that. We do a very good job of creating data-rich stories that represent people's beliefs and fears and tendencies. There is no substitute for hearing people's real stories. And when I see healthcare brands step up and tell real stories, I applaud them…… People retain information 30 times more when they hear it in a story.''   34:41 Leadership tip: Bring your soul to work every day  Ian shared an encounter with journalist Jimmy Breslin.  ‘'If you've never heard of Jimmy Breslin, you should find out who Jimmy Breslin was, because in New York in the 1970s and '80s, he was the most important voice in journalism. He told the stories of this city. And I got to meet him. And in a conversation in which he talked me out of a career in journalism, which is a story for another day, the advice he left me with was... the last thing he said as I walked out of the room, "Hey kid, don't be a suit. Whatever you do, don't be a suit." Now, nothing wrong with suits. I own a few. I wear them occasionally, but what it really meant to me and what I internalized and have carried as a mission is, "Don't ever give up who you are in the pursuit of business success. Don't ever give up your integrity. Don't ever give up your identity. Don't ever let a company tell you what you're really about as a human being." That has never let me down. It has defined both my good and bad career choices, but I think as much as you can stay true to yourself, that's what the world needs from you. AI is going to move in and automate a lot of the things that we don't need humans to do for themselves. So, more than ever, really bring your soul to work every day, and everyone that surrounds you will benefit from that.''   Connect with Lisa Miller on LinkedIn Connect with Jim Cagliostro on LinkedIn Connect with Ian Baer on LinkedIn    Check out VIE Healthcare and SpendMend    You'll also hear:    Ian's mission at Sooth: ‘'There's nothing more we can do as marketers, as a noble mission, than to help people live better, longer, healthier lives, protect families against the economic crisis that healthcare represents in our country right now. And that endless money pit, and homes and savings being lost, chasing solutions….. Our mission at Sooth is really all about being able to quantify and leverage a very deep level of understanding and empathy to solve people's problems. And gosh, doesn't healthcare need that?''   Disease is the #1 cause of bankruptcy in the US: ‘'People don't talk about that enough. It is more than just selling drugs. So much more than that. When you talk to people whose lives are being impacted by these diseases, it changes everything.''   What Soothsayer offers to healthcare organizations: ‘'What we do as a practice is give brands a highly robust understanding of all of that intricate emotional decision-making that they can literally wire their brand's marketing into. There is no category where empathy matters more than healthcare because everyone's journey with an illness is unique. …we're able to see all the way through, see where those emotions collide, see where they might cause people to sort of go into their own camps and how the brands can bring them back together.''   Why brand equity is occupying the wrong place in the timeline: ‘'Most brands still are too focused on the moment of truth, whether that truth is a click, whether that truth is a purchase, whether it's making an appointment, whether it's a visit, whether it's an order, whether it's a script. And what they're not focusing on is understanding who that person is before those transactional moments take place, and solving their problems, or at least giving them a pathway to a solution before they ever reach the moment of impulse. Because once you let them get to that moment of impulse, it is Dodge City.''   Data unlocks empathy: ‘'…my whole business is about using data to unlock empathy between brands and audiences. So, there's a huge role for data to play, but data is not just about targeting and segmentation and managing the numbers side of things. We are all, really, walking data vaults. Our data includes experiences, our data includes our emotions, our impulses. These are data points too, and they're every bit as valid and important, and drive 90% of the impact of marketing effectiveness.'' What To Do Next:   Subscribe to The Economics of Healthcare and receive a special report on 15 Effective Cost Savings Strategies.   There are three ways to work with VIE Healthcare:   Benchmark a vendor contract – either an existing contract or a new agreement. We can support your team with their cost savings initiatives to add resources and expertise. We set a bold cost savings goal and work together to achieve it.  VIE can perform a cost savings opportunity assessment. We dig deep into all of your spend and uncover unique areas of cost savings.  If you are interested in learning more, the quickest way to get your questions answered is to speak with Lisa Miller at lmiller@spendmend.com or directly at 732-319-5700.  

You Decide with Errol Louis
Dan Barry: The genius of Jimmy Breslin

You Decide with Errol Louis

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 25:15


Few people have had more of an impact on modern journalism than Jimmy Breslin. Breslin was a Pulitzer Prize Award-winning New York journalist and author who rose to fame in the 1960s, with columns that attracted millions of readers. Breslin displayed an unrivaled mastery at deadline journalism, whether he was covering John Lennon's murder, the assassination of Malcolm X or the man who dug John F. Kennedy's grave. His influential style has resonated long after his six-decade career came to an end and continues to this day. One person who was influenced by Breslin's writing is New York Times columnist Dan Barry. Barry is the editor of a brand new anthology of Breslin's best work, titled “Jimmy Breslin: Essential Works.” Barry joined NY1's Errol Louis to discuss their shared love of Breslin's columns, as well as how he changed journalism. They also discussed the way he wrote about the people who rarely made the headlines. Finally, they touched on the current state of the New York Times, where he continues to work. Join the conversation, weigh in on Twitter using the hashtag #NY1YouDecide or give us a call at 212-379-3440 and leave a message. Or send an email to YourStoryNY1@charter.com.

Two Writers Slinging Yang
David Black: Founder and President, David Black Literary Agency

Two Writers Slinging Yang

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 38:00


On the difference between a great book proposal and a crappy one; on representing Jimmy Breslin and Hank Aaron and Wolfgang Puck; on concerns as Jonathan Eig dove into the legacy of MLK; on how the book business has transformed.

You Decide with Errol Louis
Mario Cuomo: The Last Liberal Part 1 - Rising up the political ranks

You Decide with Errol Louis

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 35:49


2023 marks 40 years since Mario Cuomo was sworn in as governor of New York for the first time. Cuomo was one of the most unlikely politicians the state had seen in a long time. The child of illiterate working-class immigrants who owned a grocery store in South Jamaica, Cuomo was a public-school genius who found himself graduating at the top of his class at St. John's Law School. After taking a few pro-bono cases representing homeowners in Queens, Cuomo found himself encouraged to enter politics by legendary journalists Jimmy Breslin and Pete Hamill, as well as NYC Mayor John Lindsay. What followed was a wild rise up the ranks, one that included a highly publicized run for mayor, as well as turns as lieutenant governor and New York secretary of state before finally being elected governor. From the perspective of his advisers and the reporters that covered him – some of them speaking about their experiences with Cuomo for the first time – we'll find out how Cuomo managed to become a major political figure in the Democratic Party despite having a background that differed from most elected officials.  See more on our Mario Cuomo series at ny1.com/mariocuomo.

Before The Cheering Started with Budd Mishkin
Dan Barry: Writing Extraordinary Stories About Ordinary People - Part 2

Before The Cheering Started with Budd Mishkin

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 26:11


Dan Barry paid his dues on his journey to becoming an acclaimed author and writer and columnist for The New York Times. There was a first job at a small paper in Connecticut where he covered the murder of one of his newspaper colleagues. There was a disastrous first job interview at the Times, having nothing to do with Dan or actually anyone at the Times either.  And there is the priceless story of Dan walking to a cancer procedure in the early 2000s, accompanied by his newspaper writing hero, Jimmy Breslin.  Enjoy part two of my conversation with Dan Barry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SUDDENLY: a Frank Sinatra podcast

Henry Giardina takes the lead as host for the first time as we begin our month-long GUYS AND DOLLS odyssey. In this first installment, the stage is set as we're introduced to the world of legendary short story writer, journalist and master of the "historical present", Damon Runyon. Best known today as the author whose stories inspired the musical Guys and Dolls (later adapted into the 1955 film starring Sinatra), Runyon was a lifelong and loving observer of human nature whose work sprang from the journalistic climate of the early 20th century in America. This week, the world of William Randolph Hearst and his "Gee Whiz!" headlines, Runyon biographer Jimmy Breslin, the struggles of addiction and the budding mythology of a street called Broadway... as we find out what Guys and Dolls really is, where it came from, and why it matters. No longer on social media! Check out our website - SUDDENLYPOD.GAY Get in touch with us - suddenlypod at gmail dot com Donate to the show @ ko.fi.com/suddenlypod Artwork for this series of episodes by Felix (art instagram @saint_mcfly)

It's A Hawaii Thing
Kaipo Schwab – Actor, Director & Producer (Extended Version)

It's A Hawaii Thing

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 33:43


Lanai Tabura, and Brook Lee talk story with Kaipo Schwab, on It's a Hawaii Thing. Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Kaipo's passion for acting ignited at the age of 4 when he made his debut in commercials for his Dad's furniture company. From there, his talent only blossomed, as he found himself featured in numerous local television shows and winning prestigious state and national awards for his exceptional Shakespear recitations and speak and debate performances, earning him a well-deserved recognition in the National Forensics League. His film and television credits include Anesthesia, Fair Game, The Royal Tenenbaums, It Could Happen to You, All My Children, The Protector, Law & Order, New York Undercover, Can Openers, Rescue Me, and Cosby. He can also be seen on Netflix's Orange Is the New Black playing the role of prison medic, Igme Dimaguiba. Audiobook credits include Jimmy Breslin's The Good Rat (2009 Benjamin Franklin Award winner), Walter Dean Myers' We Are America: A Tribute from the Heart (2013 Audie nomination) and Marilyn Singer's Full Moon Is Rising. Watch the full episode to learn more about Kaipo Schwab. It's A Hawaii Thing Productions. Quality content for the Hawaii Enthusiast and traveler. Celebrities, artists & community leaders vomming together to showcase the spirit of the islands. New weekly program dedicated to anything and everything unique to life in Hawaii. To Learn more about It's A Hawaii Thing visit: https://www.itsahawaiithing.com/ It's A Hawaii Thing is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.

Pro Politics with Zac McCrary
Congresswoman Elizabeth Holtzman: From Vanquishing a Political Institution to Becoming One

Pro Politics with Zac McCrary

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 52:19


Elizabeth Holtzman is best known for her legendary primary upset of the Dean of the House in 1972, making her the youngest woman elected to Congress and propelling her to national notice as part of the House Judiciary Committee Impeachment Hearings of Richard Nixon. Even beyond that specific era, the diversity and duration of her public service is nearly unrivaled...including working in 1960s Georgia to advance civil rights, her role bringing 100+ Nazi War Criminals closer to justice, becoming the first woman to be a District Attorney in New York City,  the only woman to serve as NYC comptroller, and an impactful political legacy spanning several decades that continues to this day.IN THIS EPISODEMemories of growing up in an immigrant family in Brooklyn, NY...An incredibly formative experience working on civil rights issues in Albany, GA...Her instrumental role bringing 100+ Nazi war criminals to justice in the 1970s...How she became the youngest woman elected to Congress by beating the Dean of the House in 1972...Stories of taking on the Brooklyn political machine...An unsettling comment from a veteran member after she's first elected to the House...Memories of her service on the House Judiciary Committee during the Nixon Impeachment Hearings...Her rejection of the revisionist view of Gerald Ford's pardon of Richard Nixon...Analyzing her very narrow loss for US Senate in 1980...Looking back on her stint as both Brooklyn District Attorney and NYC Comptroller...Her view on the "finest mayor NYC has had"...Comparing her 2022 House race to her first run in 1972...Her view of the current Supreme Court as "illegitimate"...The couple of times her path crossed with Donald Trump in NYC politics...AND Abraham Lincoln High, Samuel Alito, Birch Bayh, Jimmy Breslin, bureaucratic gobbledygook, the CIA, CORE, Jimmy Carter, cattle prods, Manny Celler, Frank Church, Cracker Barrel, John Culver, Al D'Amato, Mike Dewine, William O. Douglas, Meade Esposito, the first piece of paper, Flatbush, Gimbles, The Godfather, Barry Goldwater, the instrumentality of the state, Jacob Javits, John Lindsay, Carolyn Maloney, James Meredith, Pat Moynihan, NAACP, Radcliffe, John Rhodes, Peter Rodino, Russian pogroms, SNCC, Bernie Sanders, Hugh Scott, shoe leather, smoking guns, John Paul Stevens, Adlai Stevenson, Tammany Hall, Clarence Thomas, Larry Tribe, whistleblowers, witch hunts & more!

Getting lumped up with Rob Rossi
The Son of Sam Chronicles: The reimagining of The Jimmy Breslin letters part 2 with Kris

Getting lumped up with Rob Rossi

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2023 49:28


The Son of Sam Chronicles: The reimagining of The Jimmy Breslin letters part 2 With special guest Kris David Berkowitz, also known as the "Son of Sam" killer, wrote several letters to New York Daily News reporter Jimmy Breslin during his infamous murder spree in the summer of 1977. One of these letters, known as the "Son of Sam" letter, contained a series of bizarre confessions, rambling thoughts, and cryptic messages. Here is a breakdown of some of the key elements of this letter: 1. Opening: The letter begins with the salutation "Hello from the gutters of N.Y.C." and includes various nonsense phrases like "666," "Woe is us," and "Blood and Family." This sets the tone for the erratic and unsettling content that follows. 2. Confession: Berkowitz confesses to several murders and attempted murders, but claims that he is not acting alone. He refers to himself as a "member of the prototypical 'huddled masses'" and implies that he is part of a greater movement. 3. Justification: Berkowitz states that he is on a mission from a group that he refers to as "the Wicked King Wicker" to kill "young bloods." He insists that his actions are not his own, but rather part of a larger plan. 4. Barrage of names: The letter includes a long list of names of people who Berkowitz claims are also part of the group he is working with. He refers to these individuals as "commanders" and "your brothers in the kingdom." 5. Threats: The letter concludes with threats against Jimmy Breslin and his family. Berkowitz writes, "And now to death. Specifically yours!...I am the Monster. Beelzebub. The chubby behemouth." Overall, Berkowitz's letter to Jimmy Breslin is a disturbing and unsettling mix of confessions, justifications, delusions, and threats. It provides a glimpse into the mind of a killer who was both trying to communicate his message and intimidate those who were trying to stop him. https://carldenaro.com/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1952225531/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glt_fabc_S1YN7GGNME77MK7GB6ZC Carl Denaro, Blog at WordPress.com. https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-front-row/the-sons-of-sam-reviewed-a-netflix-docuseries-confronts-a-true-crime-legend/amp https://people.com/crime/son-of-sam-survivor-carl-denaro-interview/?amp=true https://nypost.com/2021/05/01/son-of-sam-survivor-claims-shooter-was-satanic-cult-priestess/amp/ #sonofsam #DavidBerkowitz #SerialKiller #TrueCrime #SonOfSamCase #Berkowitz #SummerOfSam #1970sCrime #NYCcrime #CrimeHistory #InfamousKillers #SonOfSamStory #UnsolvedMysteries #SerialKillerProfiles #Murderinos #CrimeBuffs #DarkHistory #ChillingCrimes #ColdCaseFiles #TrueCrimeCommunity @sonofsam @CarlDenaro @mystery @cults @ProcessChurch @Themagicalchilde @warlock @wick @magik @witch #witch #magic #JimmyBreslin #DavidBerkowitz #SonOfSam #SerialKiller #TrueCrime #LettersFromKillers #NewYorkDailyNews #Journalism Please follow us on Youtube,Facebook,Instagram,Twitter,Patreon and at www.gettinglumpedup.com https://linktr.ee/RobRossi Get your T-shirt at https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/gettinglumpedup And https://www.bonfire.com/store/getting-lumped-up/ https://app.hashtag.expert/?fpr=roberto-rossi80 https://dc2bfnt-peyeewd4slt50d2x1b.hop.clickbank.net https://8bcded2xph1jdsb8mqp8th3y0n.hop.clickbank.net/?cbpage=nb Subscribe to the channel and hit the like button This episode is sponsored by ·Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-rossi/support https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/getting-lumped-up-with-rob-rossi/id1448899708 https://open.spotify.com/show/00ZWLZaYqQlJji1QSoEz7a https://www.patreon.com/Gettinglumpedup

Getting lumped up with Rob Rossi
The Son of Sam Chronicles: The reimagining of The Jimmy Breslin letters part 1 with guest Kris

Getting lumped up with Rob Rossi

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 42:29


The Son of Sam Chronicles: The reimagining of The Jimmy Breslin letters part 1 With special guest Kris David Berkowitz, also known as the "Son of Sam" killer, wrote several letters to New York Daily News reporter Jimmy Breslin during his infamous murder spree in the summer of 1977. One of these letters, known as the "Son of Sam" letter, contained a series of bizarre confessions, rambling thoughts, and cryptic messages. Here is a breakdown of some of the key elements of this letter: 1. Opening: The letter begins with the salutation "Hello from the gutters of N.Y.C." and includes various nonsense phrases like "666," "Woe is us," and "Blood and Family." This sets the tone for the erratic and unsettling content that follows. 2. Confession: Berkowitz confesses to several murders and attempted murders, but claims that he is not acting alone. He refers to himself as a "member of the prototypical 'huddled masses'" and implies that he is part of a greater movement. 3. Justification: Berkowitz states that he is on a mission from a group that he refers to as "the Wicked King Wicker" to kill "young bloods." He insists that his actions are not his own, but rather part of a larger plan. 4. Barrage of names: The letter includes a long list of names of people who Berkowitz claims are also part of the group he is working with. He refers to these individuals as "commanders" and "your brothers in the kingdom." 5. Threats: The letter concludes with threats against Jimmy Breslin and his family. Berkowitz writes, "And now to death. Specifically yours!...I am the Monster. Beelzebub. The chubby behemouth." Overall, Berkowitz's letter to Jimmy Breslin is a disturbing and unsettling mix of confessions, justifications, delusions, and threats. It provides a glimpse into the mind of a killer who was both trying to communicate his message and intimidate those who were trying to stop him. https://carldenaro.com/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1952225531/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glt_fabc_S1YN7GGNME77MK7GB6ZC Carl Denaro, Blog at WordPress.com. https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-front-row/the-sons-of-sam-reviewed-a-netflix-docuseries-confronts-a-true-crime-legend/amp https://people.com/crime/son-of-sam-survivor-carl-denaro-interview/?amp=true https://nypost.com/2021/05/01/son-of-sam-survivor-claims-shooter-was-satanic-cult-priestess/amp/ #sonofsam #DavidBerkowitz #SerialKiller #TrueCrime #SonOfSamCase #Berkowitz #SummerOfSam #1970sCrime #NYCcrime #CrimeHistory #InfamousKillers #SonOfSamStory #UnsolvedMysteries #SerialKillerProfiles #Murderinos #CrimeBuffs #DarkHistory #ChillingCrimes #ColdCaseFiles #TrueCrimeCommunity @sonofsam @CarlDenaro @mystery @cults @ProcessChurch @Themagicalchilde @warlock @wick @magik @witch #witch #magic #JimmyBreslin #DavidBerkowitz #SonOfSam #SerialKiller #TrueCrime #LettersFromKillers #NewYorkDailyNews #Journalism Please follow us on Youtube,Facebook,Instagram,Twitter,Patreon and at www.gettinglumpedup.com https://linktr.ee/RobRossi Get your T-shirt at https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/gettinglumpedup And https://www.bonfire.com/store/getting-lumped-up/ https://app.hashtag.expert/?fpr=roberto-rossi80 https://dc2bfnt-peyeewd4slt50d2x1b.hop.clickbank.net https://8bcded2xph1jdsb8mqp8th3y0n.hop.clickbank.net/?cbpage=nb Subscribe to the channel and hit the like button This episode is sponsored by ·Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-rossi/support https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/getting-lumped-up-with-rob-rossi/id1448899708 https://open.spotify.com/show/00ZWLZaYqQlJji1QSoEz7a https://www.patreon.com/Gettinglumpedup

National League Town
Sweat, Rosin and Whatever It Takes

National League Town

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 38:39


Max Scherzer was ejected from the Mets' final game in Los Angeles for having on his right hand what the pitcher said was perfectly legal sweat and rosin. Perhaps next time he'll see if spit and vinegar meets with the umpires' approval. Whatever substances were involved, the Mets got their California adventure off to an excellent start, running up a 17-6 score in Oakland, which is something you don't see every day (even if you can't help but see that horrible uniform advertising patch). In case 2023 isn't eventful enough for you, National League Town introduces the "It Happens in Threes" anniversary segment that this week will take you back 60 years to the days of banners, placards and Jimmy Breslin. Unicorn Wins: 2:25 Patch commentary: 14:00 It Happens in Threes (1963): 15:30

Good Life Project
How to Awaken Your Genius | Ozan Varol

Good Life Project

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 60:54


Have you ever felt like you've got so much more potential inside you, but you have no idea how to unlock it and share it with the world? If so, you're not alone. And it's a question that today's guest, rocket scientist turned award-winning professor and bestselling author, Ozan Varol, takes us into. How can we unleash our hidden genius, that magical set of capabilities that lies within every person? And, how do we even know what our is, let alone how to release it into the world?In this thought-provoking podcast, we'll dive into the art of embracing curiosity, letting go of our past and future, and stepping into the unknown. His newest book, Awaken Your Genius, explores how to identify and share the magic that lies within all of us.We explore:How the power of curiosity can lead to groundbreaking discoveries and help you overcome fear.The importance of looking where others don't to find unique perspectives and uncover hidden gems.The role of repetition in creating false confidence and the value of exploring different sources of information.The remarkable story of Jimmy Breslin, a journalist who found success by stepping away from the norm.How Ozan experimented with potential futures before finding his true calling and the importance of approaching life with the mindset of a curious scientist.You can find Ozan at: Website | Purchase the Book & Get a Special Free BonusIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Ozan three years ago about how to think like a rocket scientist to solve big problems.Check out our offerings & partners: My New Book SparkedMy New Podcast SPARKED. To submit your “moment & question” for consideration to be on the show go to sparketype.com/submit. Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MovieRob Minute Podcast
S4E54 - MovieRob Minute Season 4 - When Harry Met Sally Minute - 054 - Crowd Interactions

MovieRob Minute Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 24:32


Rob is back again with Bubbawheat of Flights, Tights and Movie Nights as Sally tries really hard to understand Jess' diatribe about Jimmy Breslin.

Ojai: Talk of the Town
Jimmy Breslin's Big Apple with Kevin Breslin

Ojai: Talk of the Town

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 111:56


It's a long ways from the Big Apple to the Little Orange, but the issues and the personalities that shape them are remarkably similar. One key advantage New York had that Ojai didn't was an epic chronicler and columnist with the street smarts and monumental charisma of Jimmy Breslin. He was the perfect fit for his beat — with its charlatans, wiseguys, politicians and police — and the connections that brought them all together to create the vivid world of New York City from the early 1960s onward. Breslin's son Kevin joins the podcast to talk about his singular father, his connections to Ojai and his own brilliant career. The winner of every distinction and honor the world of journalism has to offer, including the Pulitzer Prize in 1986, Breslin got his start as a humble beat reporter for the New York Herald who was thrust into the melee surrounding the assassination of JFK. Without having the sources, campaign and government insiders or connections, Breslin found a way into the story that made his mark: Interviewing Clifton Pollard, an unassuming man with the painful task of burying the president. Breslin's gravedigger story announced the arrival of a singular talent who, as much or more than anyone else, created New York City's image as a blue-collar, take-no-bullshit town with a cast of colorful characters including the famous and infamous, the charming rogues and hard-working Everymen for whom he wrote his three-times-a-week column for decades. Breslin has himself made news, as when Son of Sam killer David Berkowitz wrote him letters about his coverage, and when he was savagely beaten by organized crime figures at a restaurant owned by Henry Hill of "Wiseguys" fame. Breslin was also a celebrity — besides his column (which included plenty of investigative and breaking news reporting — he also wrote popular novels, was a regular on the talk-show circuit, had his own talk show, ran for public office and starred in TV commercials. Along with his compatriot and competitor Pete Hamill, his beat was the sprawling, noisy and good-hearted metropolis. Kevin Breslin has had his own brilliant career as an actor and filmmaker. His documentary "Living for 32" about the 2007 Virginia Tech shootings was shortlisted for an Academy Award, and he has also written feature films, including "Blowtorch."

Pro Politics with Zac McCrary
Massachussetts Political Legend Tom O'Neill III

Pro Politics with Zac McCrary

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 47:43


Tom O'Neill is a legendary political figure in his own right - operative, legislator, statewide official, government relations juggernaut - and is, of course, the eldest son of former US House Speaker Tip O'Neill. In this conversation, Tom talks early memories growing up in a political household, lessons from his father, time spent around figures like John Kennedy and Ted Kennedy, the ups and downs of his own political career, and great stories and insights as an observer and participant at the highest level of politics.IN THIS EPISODEEarly memories, political and otherwise, growing up in North Cambridge, MA in the 1940s and 50s…The impact of Tom's mother Millie on his father's and his own political career…The role opposing the Vietnam War played in his father's career…Remembering the “last of the great Irish vs Italian” primaries when Tip O'Neil replaced John Kennedy in the US House…The impact of his grandfather Tom O'Neill Sr…Breaking down the political skills and career of Tip O'Neill…Tom recalls his time around John F. Kennedy…Tom recounts running campaign for and with Ted Kennedy…Tom talks the significance of another Massachusetts House Speaker, John McCormack…Tom on his own path of running and winning political office…Tom remembers the energy in the Massachusetts legislature of the 1970s…Tom's successful elections running for Lt Governor…The story behind his final run for office in 1982…How Tom was thinking of his future after being out of office before the age of 40…Highlights and insights from nearly four decades in government affairs…How close he came to running to succeed his father in 1986…Tom talks the importance of the Big Dig in modernizing Boston…Tom's recommendations of the best sites of Boston, including his favorite Irish pub and Italian restaurant… AND American metaphors, Back Bay, Birch Bayh, Beacon Hill, the Bellevue Hotel, bocce courts, the Boston telephone directory, Jimmy Breslin, the Bricklayers Union, Brighton, Jimmy Carter, Silvio Conte, Charles De Gaulle, William Delahunt, Delaware North, the Department of Sewers, Paul Dever, Leo Diehl, Brian Donnelly, Mike Dukakis, Donald Dwight, Charlie Flaherty, Gerald Ford, Barney Frank, Newt Gingrich, the Green Necklace, Harvard, John Hume, Joe Kennedy, Ed King, Paul Kirk, Ed Markey, Joe McCarthy, Mike Neville, Middlesex County, Richard Nixon, Mrs. O'Brien, the Odessa Sea, old Italian matriarchs, Regulars, John Rhodes, FDR, Jimmy Roosevelt, Blanche Rufo, Fred Salvucci, Frank Sargent, Haile Selassie, self-righteousness, Al Smith, Sovereign Bank, steel jungles, street corner games, thumbing to Washington, Donald Trump, Paul Tsongas, Watergate, white Xs & more.

Thought Rebellion
Hello From the Gutters of NYC

Thought Rebellion

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 66:14


“Hello from the gutters of N.Y.C. which are filled with dog manure, vomit, stale wine, urine and blood. Hello from the sewers of N.Y.C. which swallow up these delicacies when they are washed away by the sweeper trucks. Hello from the cracks in the sidewalks of N.Y.C. and from the ants that dwell in these cracks and feed in the dried blood of the dead that has settled into the cracks.” Across 13 months of 1976 and 1977, NYC was the location of a series of murders that held the city hostage. Nowhere it seemed was safe, as he stalked the streets whenever he chose, striking it seemed with impunity. The words read in the beginning of this introduction is an excerpt of a letter that was mailed to Jimmy Breslin of the New York daily news in may of 1977, Written by the perpetrator of the murders, the son of sam. But did he act alone? Or were there many sons and daughters out there who were never caught? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thoughtrebellion/support

Desperately Seeking the '80s: NY Edition
Police Porn + Gangs of New York

Desperately Seeking the '80s: NY Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 45:23 Transcription Available


Meg recounts how Jimmy Breslin reframed Cibella Borges' Beaver spread. Jessica reminisces about thug life on the UES.

Red Pill Revolution
Deadly Truth: The Dark Side of Baby Formula | MSNBC Deal Proves Psaki's Corruption

Red Pill Revolution

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 97:21


In this week's episode, we take a deep dive into the VERY dark side of Baby Formula. What the scientific evidence says, the exact side effects of the most common ingredients according to medical research, and the long-term side effects of long-term usage; which include a lower average IQ and an overall 50% INCREASE in morbidity. The sad reality is that much of our nation has been convinced through malicious marketing that this convenient pharmaceutical product is a replacement for the miracle of a Mothers body, and they are DEAD wrong. We also discuss Jen Psaki's farewell to the White House Press secretary position as she eyes a 7-figure contract with Blackrock and Vanguard owned Comcast company MSNBC and take a listen in on the terrible first day on the job her replacement had. Subscribe and leave a 5-star review today! ----more---- Protect your family and support the Red Pill Revolution Podcast with Affordable Life Insurance. This is attached to my license and not a third-party ad! Go to https://agents.ethoslife.com/invite/3504a now! Currently available in AZ, MI, MO, LA, NC, OH, IN, TN, WV Email redpillrevolt@protonmail.com if you would like to sign up in a different state  For all the articles, videos, and documents discussed on this week's podcast join our substack!  Podcast Companion Substack: https://redpillrevolution.substack.com ----more---- Please consider leaving a donation for all of the hard work that goes into this podcast. I love doing what I do and can only continue through your generosity and support!  Donate https://givesendgo.com/redpillrevolution  ----more----   Full Transcription: Welcome to red pill revolution. My name is Austin Adams. Red pill revolution started out with me realizing every thing that I knew, everything that I believed, everything I interpret about my life is through the lens of the information I was spoonfed as a child, religion, politics, history, conspiracies, Hollywood medicine, money, food, all of it, everything we know was tactfully written to influence your decisions and your view on reality by those in power. Now I'm on a mission, a mission to retrain and reeducate myself to find the true reality of what is behind that curtain. And I'm taking your ass with me. Welcome to the rebel. Hello, and welcome to red pill revolution. My name is Austin Adams. Thank you so much for listening today. I am very, very interested to get into this discussion with you guys today. Again, this is episode number 28, and we're going to be tackling some interesting topics. There's been some really interesting happenings over the last few, I guess, week or so since we discussed the 2000 mules documentary. So I'm very interested to get into some of these discussions a little bit. That last episode that we did was kind of a really deep dive into a singular topic, whereas we'll kind of get back to some more current events some more interesting things that have been going on over the last couple of weeks, including the change of the white house, press secretary. And where our last, most beloved pisarski went. I guess that's how you pronounce her name. Maybe I get it right now that she's left office, but that will be one of the topics that we discuss is where did she go? Why did she go there in who is replacing her? And we'll actually listen into some of the clips from the very first white house press briefing that she did. We're also going to go into a deeper discussion surrounding the baby formula shortage. That is right there is allegedly a shortage of baby formula. And meanwhile, Joe Biden is shutting down and the FDA is shutting down some of the largest plants in the country. And we'll discuss if you should even be giving your baby formula, we'll talk about who made the formula. What's in the form of. And maybe some of the side effects and the actual statistical outcomes of using baby formula, which is quite terrifying. So we're going to discuss all of that and more today. So thank you so much for listening. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart, really, truly. I love doing this. It means so much to me. So thank you so much for being a part of it. Every single week, I plan on getting better. I plan on taking a deeper dive into some of these topics and doing everything I can to put out the best content possible. If there's anything at all that you can think of that I can do to make this podcast better, please let me know, send me a message wherever you can find me at. He'll revolt. All right. While you're doing that. Well, maybe if you're not doing that even go ahead and hit that subscribe button right now, whether you're on apple podcasts, whether you're on Spotify, Google podcasts, wherever the hell, you get your podcasts, go ahead and hit that subscribe button. For me, it would mean the world. That means that you're just going to follow along on this journey of us diving deeper into each one of these topics, right? And today I think is a really important discussion, whether you have kids or not, your ass was a baby at one point or another. And the likelihood of you having children, just like every single ancestor that you've had before you having children is generally quite high. So this is a really important discussion, whether you have children now, whether you don't have children, whether you've already had children and you're you're in a later stage of life, this is something that we should really be advocating for them. It's a really a. Interesting topic discussing the history of even these things. But anyways, I'm, I'm going too far off topic. Go ahead and hit that subscribe button. It takes two seconds. It gives you a, a very beautiful, good feeling. Know that you've done something for somebody else today to join me on this journey. I appreciate you so much. Then when you're done with that, go ahead and hit that five star review. Some jerk left, a four star review. What is that about? This is a five star podcast. If you think there's anything less, you need to send me a message and tell me what I can do to make it better. No need to leave a review that does not. What will help is if you send me a message, truly, honestly, if there's anything I can do to make this better, go ahead and send me a message. I would love to do that for you, but if you think this is a five-star podcast and only if you think this is a pie, five star podcast, leave a five-star review, write something nice in the reviews for me, tell me your favorite episode. Tell me whatever it is that you learned from this podcast. Whatever it is. Go ahead and leave that five star review. Alright, done. Written, done rambling. That's all I got. All right, so let's go ahead and dive deep into this topic. The first one we're going to be looking at, I think is a little interesting. There's been some, some recent clips of Kamala Harris that have come out where she is just going on and babbling can barely put together an entire sentence, repeating herself over and over again. And just kind of like this weird, I don't know if somebody did this in a conversation with you, you would probably be a little puzzled, right? So let's go ahead and watch our first clip today, which is going to become a Harris. Now this is a clip from a month. Where she discusses the passage of time, speaking of passages of time during the time that she repeats herself in this, you know, probably a minute and a half, two minutes goes by just over and over again. So really just kind of, you know, we, we always talk about the difficulty that Joe Biden has speaking, but we need to put more attention on the vice-president and how much of an idiot she is as well, because this is really I don't know, I've just never, I've never really seen somebody talk in this manner. That's being serious, especially on a political platform, let alone the second to the world leader of basically the most powerful country allegedly in the world. So here is our vice-president Eleanor and I, and we were all doing a tour of the library here. And I'm talking about the significance of the passage of time, right? The significance of the passage of time. So when you think about it, there is a great significance to the passage of time in terms of what we need to do to lay these wires, what we need to do to create these jobs. And there is such great significance to the passage of time when we think about a day in the life of, oh my gosh. So, so just over and over again, when you think about the passage of time and, and you, you wonder about how time really does pass now, during the time that I've been speaking about this, there has been such a passage of time that you and I both perceive said passage through the timeframe in which we are passing. And in that timeframe, we shall pass this passage together in time. What is this really the best that we can do as a nation, right? Like there's some real, like, I don't claim to be the smartest guy in the room in most rooms. Then some I'll claim to be the smartest guy, but a lot of rooms, I don't claim to be the smartest guy. Right. The same goes, if you're the smartest person in the room, you're in the wrong room, right. You should probably find a more, more intelligent people to be around if you're the smartest guy. So I don't claim to be the smartest guy in the room, but what I know is I can finish a sentence, right? I, I it's, it's crazy to me that out of everybody in our country, there's Harvard professors, there's, you know, unbelievable political you know, powerful individuals who have, who are profound speeches in, in, in the ability to move mountains with their words. And this is who we pay. This is what you have for me. This is, this is who we voted for with the passage of time or who we didn't vote for. If you watched the last episode. And if he didn't listen to the last episode, you should go watch it. Cause that's crazy. Because apparently we didn't actually vote these people in office, according to this documentary and some of the statistics that true the vote came out with. Anyways, but I digress. It's unbelievable to me that this is the best and brightest that the United States could find. This is both in an 87 year old geriatric blubbering dementia written, you know, and I don't even feel like insulting Joe Biden that much. Like it really is just kind of sad. Right? It's it's, it's, it's sad to see, you know, it's like you could put your grandpa or your, I guess even your great grandpa in some instances in the position of Joe Biden and. And start to feel bad for this guy. The fact that his wife like pushes him up there and then HESTA hold his hand to show him where to go and when to answer questions. And it's, it's almost sad now, now what's not sad about it is this man has been in politics for 45 years and that he has taken all sorts of money from, you know, the China's and the rushes in the funnel, it through Ukraine. And now he's pushing hundreds of bits. So it definitely plays a part. But to me, it's mostly just sad, right? Because anybody could put their blubbering dementia written grandpa in the office and then see the effects of this. Now Kamala Harris is a different story. This woman is fully capable. She's what I don't know. 48 something, I don't know, 55 in that 48 to 55 range, probably she should be capable of completing a sentence in a coherent manner, right. Without all the ums and the AHS and the, this and the, that, and the, the repeating of sentences, w like she should be able to use her consciousness to come up with a full thought and be able to like, imagine your teacher rambling on like that in high school, you'd be like, what the fuck is this person even saying? So anyways, that was the first clip that was about a month ago. Now the most recent clip is the one that we're about to watch here. And this one is just as bad, just as bad as that last one only, I think it's even a little bit longer. So let's go ahead and watch this clip and see what our vice vice-president has to say this time. I often note, and I've talked with many of you about our shared belief that our world is increasingly more interconnected and interdependent. That is especially true when it comes to the climate crisis, which is why we will work together and continue to work together to address these issues, to tackle these challenges and to work together. As we continue to work operating from the new norms, rules, and agreements that we will convene to work together on to galvanize global action, we will, we will work together and we will continue working together to work towards the same goal together in our togetherness towards this goal together. Again, I just, I don't get it. How can you not, how can you not complete a sentence? How can you not fully finish a thought? Right. Like in any situation, like I think the white house press secretary probably has a much more difficult job than the president in this situation to actually have to verbalize and answered in a long form format. Some of the questions that these people have to deal with now, now the she's literally reading from something, right. It's almost like, you know, she, they, they put a topic into a Google or something and it just spit out words onto a word document. And then she said you know, th what are the key words that we want to hit here? Well, working together. Okay. Well, and then it just started repeating itself over and over and over again. And she just started like, it's, it reminds me of a, what is it? The exact elephant academic. Where I'm pretty sure there's a scene where he has like a teleprompter in front of him. Is that a pretty sure it's that one where he has inside of Zack alpha that cause her welfare where there's a teleprompter in front of him and no, it's, it's it's Ron burgundy, anchorman, Ron burgundy, anchorman, where he has the teleprompter in front of him. And he's reading off this speech and it's like all wrong and it's like, hilarious. I'll have to find the clip and I'll post it. Cause it's, it's so funny, but who in the world are these speech writers? Like they need to be demoted, right? And again, how is this the best and the brightest that we can find for speech writers, then she's sitting there reading a piece of paper and still cannot form a coherent thoughts around surrounding this topic. It's it's so baffling to me that these, this is our leadership, right? Like at least give me somebody competent, right? Oh, Barack Obama. For all of his corruption and all of the shitty policies that were passed, had the ability to form a sentence. It's literally a comedy. The United States is a comedy right now with the people that we have in office. You could literally put together a set, the satire season of shows, showing how ridiculous it is that this is who we chose for our world leadership. And you would only have to turn the knob by like 15%, like literally just a little bit 15% would get you to a point where it would be a legitimate satirical comedy from where it is right now today. And right now it's just sad. It's just a little sad to me that this is who we have representing our great names. Like, again, I'll always fall back to this. I'm a Patriot. I believe in what our constitution stands for. I believe in what the American flag stands for. I believe that we are the greatest nation of people. In the world. I do believe that when a hundred percent, I believe we're a great nation full of great culture. And it's been hijacked by a bunch of, multibillionaires who have put puppets into office. And in this case they just did it with the wrong, like incoherent, blubbering, idiots, like, and so again, I don't want to sound like I'm just crushing or speaking negatively consistently about the United States, I believe in the United States and what we stand for. I don't believe in this government, I don't believe in these, these individuals who are running our country. And to me, it's just sad that, that this is who is facing us, are facing out, who is representing us on the world stage, who is going to these meetings, who is meeting with the, you know, world leaders at these global meetings. Like the, you know, Davos, which is coming up. If you don't know what data. I did a deep dive episode onto the world economic forum in Davos and what their agenda is, their 20, 30 agenda should look into that is a really interesting topic. But, but the leadership that they've put into office to me is just unbelievably stupid. And, and the fact that neither of them, neither of them could pass a sixth grade public speaking class with the way that they speak to the entire world on the biggest world platform, that there is, how is this the best that we have? It's not, obviously we all know that this is not the best that we have, but why are we not finding the best that we is this a legitimate, purposeful attempt to run our nation into the ground? Like what, what, what are we doing here? Why, why has it turned into this? You know, like what, why, why are we so, humiliated on this stage right now? Why, why are. Why is everybody not looking at these conversations and being just completely demoralized with who is representing us to the public and maybe they are, maybe the left has gotten to a point now where they are a little fed up with the, the, the, you know, at least the inability to form a coherent sentence, hopefully. But I don't know. It's really sad to me that this is who's representing us on the world stage. Now, speaking of who was representing us or representing these people, at least who was supposed to be the people who could actually speak on their behalf and form a coherent sentence in, in circle back to the actual answers. Eventually let's talk about Jen  and again, every time I say that word, I literally have no idea how to say her stupid name.  Said her final goodbyes as the white house press secretary and oh, so sad. Just like shit. I had to cry. That she had to leave the office and be ridiculed by everybody the entire time for the way that she approached these questions. So here is, is pisarski saying her final goodbye as the white house press secretary. And as we'll find out later, as she leaves for a horrible, very sad transition to a multimillion dollar deal with MSNBC. Hm. More on that in the. But before we do that, I do have an announcement to make. All right. I have found a way to start to be able to put some more time, energy, and effort into this, and I hope you guys enjoy it. I hope it's something that works out for you guys as well. What I am talking about. 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So protect yourself, protect your family, red pill, revolution.co, go, run a quote for yourself, and then run through the application process. There's a 95% approval rating on these life insurance products. So what I recommend is a term life policy that doesn't have to do with any of the investing BS that comes along with it. Just, just save your family from being broken when you die. Just do that. But as of right now, there's about eight or nine states specifically to sign up for that life insurance policy. And here they are. Let me go ahead and give you what those states are. They are Tennessee. Arizona Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, West Virginia. Those are the first states right now. As time goes on and I get a couple of you guys to get the signed up, I will buy all of the other states. Right. So if you have a state that you want me to get in and you want to sign up, let me know, send me a message. Austin at red pill, revolution.co, and I will get the appointments specifically just so that you can sign up. So let me know, send me an email. All right. So now we're going to go ahead and watch this clip with Jen Pasek singer, really sad, emotional goodbye, to all the people who have been ridiculing her and backing her into a corner on every single topic without her ever answering a single question as to what this administration absolutely actually believes. So here is her sad. I last briefing and it is Brian. And I wanted to start with a series of thank yous. I promised myself I wasn't gonna get emotional. Okay. Thank you. I want to say thank you to the president and the first lady. They entrusted me in serving this role for the last 15 months. And I talked about this a little bit before, but during my first conversation with them, which was in November of 2020 after the election I was very nervous when I went to see them in Delaware. And really what we talked about for the majority of our conversation was the, the, the importance of returning integrity, respect and civility to the white house. The small sliver of, of my job here in, in engaging with all of you that doesn't not mean that we haven't let our Irish side show mine and the presidents as well from time to time. I recognize that, but on my best days, and as I look back I hope I followed the example of integrity. That they have set for all of us and do set for all of us every day. And I'm incredibly grateful to them. I have, I'm not going to get everyone here, but I want to thank there's a Biden family that has extended and expanded far beyond the Biden named family. And that includes people who have worked with the president and for the president for many years, Ron Anita, Bruce, Cedric, Kate, Jodie, Donald, and machete, Susan DCE, Jake, Evan, Annie Elizabeth Alexander. There's so many others. And the reason I mention them is because part of my job or that anyone's job in this role is to represent and talk about the policies of in the work of any administration. They have integrity, grit, commitment to trying, even on the hardest days and worst days to make the world better for the American people. And I am very grateful to them. Now I'm not going to cry about the press team. Okay. Thank you to the prestige. Many of them are here. Some of them are not here because they're taking much needed days off. It has nothing to do with me personally. I promise. But. You all know a lot of them, for those who don't know them they are incredibly tough, smart, hardworking, and deeply, deeply good human beings, deeply good public servants. And you know, people always ask me and I'm sure you guys get asked this too about whether Washington is rotten. You know, whether everybody is corrupt here and you know, nothing good happens. And we all argue with each other. And I having done this job believe the opposite is true because I have worked with and engaged with all of these incredible people across the administration and this amazing. Many of whom are here that I get to work with every day. And I S, as I said about Korean last week these people are already the stars of the team, but they're going to be shining stars in the future and I'll miss them a lot. Okay. Whew. I promised myself I was going to keep it together. I'm not, this is the last part of this. I want to thank all of you in this room. You have challenged me. You have pushed me. You have to baited me. And at times we have disagreed that is democracy in action. That is it working without accountability, without debate, government is not as strong and you all play an incredibly pivotal role. Thank you for what, without accountability, without debate, democracy will not live. And that is why we silence all of our enemies and we make sure they cannot speak on any platform without being silenced, because we don't have a legitimate argument. Okay. I promised myself I wouldn't cry. It's unbelievable that she wasn't sit up there and say, politicians are not corrupt. That she believes in a free speech debate based democracy. Like, you know, you don't Jen. No, you don't. You wish every single one, all the Peter doosies of the world were silenced and you never had to speak to them again. That is your one wish. And we all know it. You can't backpedal now about showing your Irish side. Like I said, it's funny to me how none of there's never a positive spin on being Irish. According to this to this administration, every time being Irish has been brought up has been a negative connotation. So to me, it's, it's so disingenuous her sitting up there about to be in tears over seven figure contract with MSNBC. I promise I'm done with the. I'm quite good at it though. You know, you gotta, you gotta admit, I could definitely be. I posted this today on truth social. So I would like to formally send in my application for white house press secretary. If all I have to do is lie to the people I represent. All I have to do is never answer a single question that I'm asked directly. I would. And then at the end of it, I get a seven figure contract. I'm, I'm fairly confident I could complete that job very well, but we all know I couldn't lie like that. And we all know I'm not fit to be in a political position where all I have to spout is baseless arguments and the, the silencing of every person that I ever come in, contact being the only argument that I properly can follow through on. So anyways, I guess I won't be the white house press secretary after all, but I think the interesting conversation here is, is why MSN. Right. Why is she able to seamlessly move from white house, press secretary into a news media position so easily. And not only that, but a news media position where she's making millions of dollars, millions of dollars. And so I did a little digging here. I tried to figure out, you know, why with the head scratch, why would MSNBC offer her a seven figure contract? And it has nothing to do with her ability to speak has nothing to do. Her ability to bring a new taste and flavor to MSNBC and know, you know, what it has to do with is all of the money that was shoveled in to the white house, where she defended all the bullshit for these large corporations, that own MSNBC. It has nothing to do with her ability to speak, because we all know she can't answer a single question directly. What we do know is that the people who own MSNBC is BlackRock and Vanguard. Those are the two biggest corporations in the following that here I'll even pull up this little article for us surrounding who actually I had it up, I guess maybe up here it is. All right. So there's this article that I heard is the MSNBC is not your friend follow the money. That was a fairly long read. So I'm going to skip through a little bit of it, but I do think it's quite interesting. Now they have this little infographic and it shows who owns. Okay. And then it goes on to show who owns MSNBC. So here are the largest, so-so the top institutional shareholders of Comcast, Comcast owns MSNBC. So the question is who owns Comcast, right? Who are the biggest shareholders in Comcast? Now these names might be familiar because they own everything and including you, right. So here are the names, van guard Vanguard. Okay. Vanguard's the number one stakeholder in Comcast. BlackRock is the second largest stakeholder in Comcast, which owns MSNBC. Okay. So it goes on to show that other organizations is JP Morgan chase. Hm. Interesting bank of America. Interesting. Now let's go find out who owns a portion, right? Let's see what BlackRock and Vanguard stake is in Pfizer percentage. All right. Now, forgive me. I don't have a Joe Rogan, young Jamie here. I'm Googling everything on my behalf. So I have to kind of keep it flowing while we're going. It didn't have that one plan. So this says BlackRock's Madonna and Pfizer shares increased by more than 2.5 billion in the week after the announcement of the Omicron variant. Okay. Vanguard group made a $2.7 billion up from 1 billion with Madonna and 1.7 billion from Pfizer. The shocking, shocking amount of money that Vanguard and BlackRock actually controls a large stake of that goes into these pharmaceutical companies who she has been shoving down your throat, shoving down your throat, your children's throat, your pregnant wife's throat, you your throat, so that you get their products. That's what she's been doing. She's been playing this game where she's been paddling, the disinformation campaigns of everybody who opposes Pfizer and BlackRock and Vanguard and all of these corporations that own these entities with the idea that eventually it just give it a year. Jen, just give it a year. I need you to argue with Peter Doocy for one year, and we'll give you a multimillion dollar contract with one of our organizations. Oh. And you probably don't even have to show your face very often for it. Quid pro quo. It's how it all works. All of these organizations own these smaller organizations and they put these people into positions or they incentivize them to give the information that they want and silence the opposing viewpoints to the point where they can't even speak in a conversation with these individuals all while on the backs of her farewell speech, she's going to come and tell us that she believes in a fair democracy where debate leads the way. Fuck you. Fuck you, Vanguard. Fuck you BlackRock. Fuck you, Jen.  all of you. You grow. Like, Ugh, disgusting. Like all of this shit. If you're not seeing this yet, how all of this is intertwined? Every little piece of it, right? Vanguard has a big stake in Pfizer. They have a big stake in Comcast. They have a big stake. They funded the Oscars. They put all of this money into all of these little spider webs of disgusting, gross NIS so that they can push their products in jab you in the side of your fucking body with an experimental drug, shut you down in your home, shut down your business. So you can't even make money all for profit, all for profit. And now I have an idea, right? I have this idea about corporations and I've got to a point where, like I was a very pro. Conglomerate, you know, like I had this idea that like, you know, generally corporations we're good right now. I have an idea that kind of counter poses that, and if you don't know my political viewpoints, I'm kind of like a mixture between a conservative, libertarian hippie, like, oh, I guess that's the best way to describe me as like a conservative, libertarian ish hippie ask you know, I, that's kind of the mixture that I have and, and I, and then some social issues like access to drugs and, and the way that you go about, you know, legalizing certain drugs in, in, in some certain social programs, you know, I, I have some left leaning social positions, but for the most part, I'm a conservative ish, libertarian ish hippie. I believe that the government should probably only have their hands in, in very little places in, mostly in, in the portions, which have to do with crime and have to do with protecting our. Those are probably where I draw the line for the most part. And even that kind of counter counters, the, the hippie portion of me, which is the fact that, you know, the war machine and all of the war pigs out there siphoning money off the backs of the blood of our children, going to war on their behalf for reasons we'll never actually fully know. I dunno, there's my, there's my political beliefs. If you had to put it in a box and I guess, well, I guess the biggest thing is constitutionalist too. So I'm a conservative ish libertarian this. Hippy constitutionalist. If I had to put it all in the box. All right. There's there. I put it all on the table for you guys. That's where I'm at. All right. So, I don't know how we got there, I guess BlackRock Vanguard. Okay. So, so the idea to me is with corporations is that they're this, this, this organism, right? When, when, when a company goes from being held and operated by a singular individual as a CEO that runs it, that has a vision for where the company's going and the morality behind that individual directs the morality of that company. Okay. Now, when you take away the individual, when, when you only have shareholders, stockholders, whose only investment in that company has nothing to do with the morality and its impact on the world. It only has to do on their profitability. Okay. So I have this idea that the, the, the organism that is a corporation thrives off of only profit. Once it's been turned into a public company, once there are shareholders, once there are stockholders, once there's board members and there's a CEO who's positioned only there to, to, to maintain profitability for the organization. Okay. Now, to me, everything that comes from that organization, that organism that lives in breathes in the only way it survives is off of profit, that is it's food. That is its consciousness. That is its morality is all based on profit and Vanguard and BlackRock are the worst and the worst and the worst of them. And so the only thing that they do is they, they literally they literally deteriorate countries. They, they profit off the backs of the poor and the unintelligent in, in the, the imposed political authoritarianism that was vaccines and lockdowns and all this shit that they pushed. It all comes down to profitability, right? They found these ways to move and shift the entire world, the entire world. Now, if you don't think the origins of this, this of this sickness was not man-made to this point where you see how much profit has been made, how much billions, how, what percentage the billionaires of the world have made. They've literally almost doubled their profits. They've almost doubled their, their net worth during the same time that the, the, the use in the eyes and the Veys and the thems of the world lost everything. They lost their businesses. They lost their personal bodily sovereignty. They lost, they lost everything. And, and, and these corporations are profiting off of the back of this. And so they positioned people like Jen  to bring it around, to circle back. They positioned the gen Pesach is of the world. The Joe Biden's, the Camila Harris is in a position where they have either blackmail. They have either incentives, incentivize incentives. They position them with incentives like this, where they say, Hey, Jen, if you push the narratives that we give you and you don't speak up about these things that are coming up from these opposing viewpoints, then we'll make sure you and your family are taken care of forever. Now, the only thing, and this is selling your soul to the devil, it's literally selling your soul to the devil, because that is the devil. The devil is the organism, the organism that is, is only living and breathing off of profitability. Right? So, so that is who we're dealing with here. And, and, and that is who, you know, they're, they're. They're literally only P putting themselves in a position where they can profit off of these conversations. So if you own the press secretary, you own every legitimate piece of, of, of truth, right? You own truth, especially when they come out with a disinformation governance board, like you own the truth because that individual gets to speak about every topic and tell the entire world what the president believes. Even though he's a blubbering dementia written elderly, like he should be in an old folks home. We know this, that all of us know this, but they positioned her there. So she could be the talking mouth of BlackRock and Vanguard. And then eventually they give her a multi-million dollar contract with MSNBC owned by Comcast, which is owned by Vanguard and owned by BlackRock. There you go. There's the fucking pieces to the puzzle. And this is, this is everywhere. It's not just in the white house. It's an academic. It's not just an academia it's in your schools. Like it's, it's in the public eye. It's in, it's in our local state governments. It's, it's everywhere. It's in the CEOs of conglomerate organizations. It's in the CEOs of the apples and the Facebooks and the everywhere everywhere has to do with this, this, this like gross organism that only it only has the morality that is compass based on profitability and profitability is always based on the idea that you're siphoning that money from somewhere. And who are you siphoning that money from? You're siphoning that money from the individuals who you can, who you can take, what little they have from their 401ks. As we see the stock markets plummeting over the last, I don't know, month and a half all while gas prices are skyrocketing, gas prices are sky SkyRide. Housing costs are skyrocketing APR percentages. Your, your, your percentage on your loans are skyrocketing. Everything is skyrocketing. Meanwhile, inflation is up food costs are up and in your 401ks down. And Jenn Pesach is getting a multi-million dollar deal with Vanguard through MSNBC so that she can peddle their little lies to you so that they can profit and siphon your money away from you. It's sickening. It's, it's, it's gross, it's sickening. It's frustrating. And it pumps a lot of disbelief in our government government for me. And I think that's happening all over the country. And when you start to connect these dots and you start to see that the Harvard professors get moved into the Pfizer CEOs and the Pfizer CEOs get moved into. The head of the DIH and then how did the DIH gets moved into the head of the NIH who gets moved back to a Harvard position in, in moves into the, the head of the newest next whatever company they can find for them. It all is a circle of disgusting newness. All right. So on the backs of that conversation, let's go ahead and look at the actual new press secretary. I think let's go ahead and get see if we can get a feel for who she is. And maybe if she'll be better, I don't know. Maybe she'll be better than Jen. Maybe she'll answer questions. I hope she does. I think that's what our country needs. If our president's an idiot and doesn't know how to finish a sentence. If our vice-president can't talk herself out of a cardboard box without repeating herself 10 times, maybe this woman can do it. So let's see what she has to say in her opening statements about her newest position. Right. I just want to say a few words about how honored I am to be here with all of you today. In this role, in this room, standing behind this podium, I am obviously acutely aware that my presence at this podium represents a few firsts. I am a black gate immigrant woman. The first of all, three of those to hold this position, I would not be here today. If it were not for generations of barriers, barrier breaking people before me, I stand on their shoulders. If, if it were not for generations of barrier, barrier, breaking people before me, I would not be here. But I benefit from their sacrifices. I have learned from their expects excellence, and I am forever grateful to them. Representation does matter. You hear us, you hear us say this often in this administration and no one understands this better than presence. Which is why his administration is not only the most diverse in history. It is filled with barrier breaking women and men from the vice-president to the cabinet secretaries to his Supreme court nominee to senior staff throughout this administration. When I did my first briefing as principal. Okay. That's enough. So we know exactly how she opened. That was, I am the first black gay immigrant to ever have this position. Okay. So maybe you should start with your qualifications, not your skin color, who your sexual preferences are for in a bedroom setting and your immigration status. If that's how you start your opening sentence of your press secretary career, and then continuing it with representation matters. I only have this position because of these three things. I don't know, that's down the good start. I don't know if that's the only reason that she's in the office. It's kind of sounds like it from that statement, right. Maybe you should lead with the fact that here's your education, here's your background. Here's what I believe in, you know, whatever this is, you know, maybe the opening statement shouldn't be. Racial divide, sexuality and immigration status. I don't know who am I? Just a guy, but that, to me says a lot about where this is going to go. Now to me, I don't know. It's, it's, it's just, it's, it's crazy to me that this is going to be the person who is who's following up on gen Pataki and we know why they did this right there. They're like insulating themselves from criticism. They're like, oh shit, we shouldn't have put the red headed white girl in there. We, we gotta, we gotta put, you know, a gay black immigrant in there to, to so that we can't be questioned, but so harshly by Peter Doocy without him being a racist homophobe. And it seems to me like it's insulation against Peter Doocy. So that now he has to tread a little bit later so that the, and when he does not, he's going to be severely lashed by the left for, for not treading lightly with, with the minority crowd. So here is her take on the baby formula, short his conversation, and then we'll dive into that. And start that, that topic here. So here it is. Go ahead. I was on a separate topic. The president told my colleague Jeremy diamond on Friday when he asked that the administration should have acted sooner on baby formula shortage. If we'd been better mind readers, I guess we could have this doesn't seem like a situation that would have required mind reading. As you know, the recall state back to February, I believe political reported months ago that the FDA was forced warned about the suspected bacteria issue as early as September. Are there any specific actions that this administration took meetings, phone calls of briefings in February or any earlier to begin addressing this potential shortage of, I mean, you've heard us talk about this. You've seen my colleagues on, on. Talking about what we have done since you know, since February we've been, we've been working on this 24 7, but I do want to give you a little bit of an update on where we are. So getting more safe and fit formula onto shelves across the country is one of the president's top priorities, right? This is something that he is focusing on very acutely. And again, I said 24 7, we have been working on this since we have since we learned about this back in February, it's important to remember this shortage exists because Abbott closed the facility closed the facility because of safety concerns from the FDA, the FDA is working closely with avid to bring the facility back online safely. That's the. All of the us, all of the all of the, you knows all of the, and, and this entire time she's looking at a piece of paper. She's literally looking at what she should be saying. If you watch the press secretary, they flip, flip, flip, flip, they find the topic, they look at their response and then they try to give some eye contact. Every, I dunno, know every few periods that they find themselves in. They try to give some eye contact, a little bit of hand motion really goes a long way. And she, she has finds herself even with a piece of paper in front of her. I'm going completely off the cuff. So you'll probably hear some ums. You probably hear some Oz, you know, is kind of a part of my, my vernacular, right. Is a part, you know, there's all these filler words that I get here, but I'm completely just talking with you guys. Like we're sitting at the bar, right? Like I'm not sitting there with a pen and a pad and a notepad, and I'm also not paid an exorbitant amount of money to speak to the entire general public on behalf of the most. The most powerful individuals in the world and it just is, it's so crazy to me to continue that original conversation from before. Well, let, let's continue and see what she says about this baby formula shortage. Yeah. Safely. We want to make sure that this is done in a safe way. We are very, we are very close to having a path forward to safely reopening of the facility. We can, you can expect a an announcement from FDA later today on that, that we'll go into more details. We're also moving as quickly as possible to safely bring in additional product from other countries as soon as today. We will be able to make an announcement on the expedited process to bring additional safe conduct product to the American stores, shell, to American store shelves. And throughout the weekend we've been working closely with manufacturers and retailers to identify transportation and logistical needs to increase the amount and spread of FDA approved formula, being shipped into the country and ensure that formula is quickly moving from factories to retailers. The president understands he gets this. He gets how stressful it is for parents trying to feed their children, which is why we're, we're leaving no stone unturned to make more safe formula available. If parents need help finding formula I encourage them to consult their pediatrician or visit HHS gov Ford slash formula. But we have been working on this from the, from, from February, our, our administration has. Just curious, whether there are specific meetings, briefings, you know, phone calls and you can point us to, I don't have anything specific for you to point to I'm I'm, I'm happy to, to go back and get that, you know, make sure that we are fully transparent on what we've been doing, but this has been this is an important you know, this is an important priority a top priority for the president. He's his team has been working overtime to make sure that we get formula back on the shelves and we want to do this in a safe way. And I, and again, we cannot forget how we got here. Abbott calls a facility because of safety concerns from the FDA. The FDA wanted to make sure that we formerly was going out in a safe way. And that is the job of the FDA. And that is the job of this administration as well, very quickly on added a secretary of the Sarah said today, in terms of when things will be back to normal, that. All right. I really don't care about the rest of that. The point of that is there's this there's a baby formula shortage, and they want everybody to be terrified about this baby formula shortage. And they called it before the shelves were empty. And then in the midst of the baby formula shortage, the, they shut down two of the biggest plants in the world for baby formula, which is Abbott pharmaceuticals. Now, if you don't know anything about baby formula and most people don't, I really haven't done much research into this until it was an interesting topic for me when I had children. And when my wife kind of came to me, you know, it didn't really come to me, but just had the ongoing conversations about breastfeeding and, and, and the amazingness that is breastfeeding. So let's, let's jump into this conversation a little bit. They are trying to inflate this sense of scarcity. The sense of you should be fearful. And everybody that you know, that has children should be fearful, right? They, they need to keep you in a fearful state. If it's. COVID it's Ukraine and Russia. And if it's not Ukrainian Russia, it's food shortages. And if it's not food shortages, when that's not working enough, it's baby formula shortages. And if it's not baby formula shortages, this is whatever the next thing is going to be. There's always going to be that next fear mongering step for these companies. Now, I bet you, if we go and look at who has a large stake in these Abbott pharmaceuticals in Nestle in all of these large corporations that produce baby formula, I think we probably have some familiar names in there just like we were discussing earlier. So baby formula, baby formula was formulated back in 1846. I believe by a chemist. Now the original idea with baby formula, a lot of times you had to get a prescription for it up until I don't know. I don't know the year, but you had to get a prescription for baby formula. The idea was to be supplementing your child's nutritional intake. So. What would I teach my children about nutrition is usually if it doesn't, if it's not made by mother nature, if there's all the 46 ingredients, like my daughter asked me, what's in, she, she was eating the thing of chicken biscuits and she's like, well, well, how do they make, what, what, how are chicken biscuits made? And I read her the 45 ingredients that were on the back of chicken baskets. None of which was chicken and none of which was biscuits. So it's the same thing with baby formula is, is they had to, for, for thousands of years, 20, for whatever, for whatever history you follow of how long the human population has been around Neanderthals whatever osteopathic, whatever personal hood humanoid individual you've had, baby formulas been around for less than 200 years. Less than two, 180 years, this has been around. And all of a sudden it's like the gold standard for nutrition, for our children, even though every little bit of what your child needs is built in to the mother, it's truly incredible. The miracle that is a woman. And, and we're seeing this being stripped from them by saying, men can get pregnant and, oh, you don't need to breastfeed because the, the, the, the trans men who are pregnant, wouldn't even have that ability anyways, you know, it's like, they're, they're trying to D they're trying to take away the super powers that is femininity and, and, and diminish it to. Baby formula and men getting pregnant and bursting people and all this ugly gross what's that show the Handmaid's tale bullshit, like women are our literal superhumans. They have everything your child needs to survive within their own bodies to create, to literally take a. Seed and turn it into a, whatever is the complexity of a human that is more, it's literally an organic 3d printer that, that creates the most unbelievable organism that the, the, the craziest technology that we have today could never duplicate your neurons, your brain, your consciousness, your ability to move your there's. None of that, none of that comes from us. That is, that is the, the mother nature. That is God. That is the universe. That is the rift. We are a reflection of the universe and the women are the most powerful of us. Sorry. Men, women have everything that we need within them. Or within them, sorry, I'm not a woman. I know that's a crazy statement to make these days, but I am not a woman. I can not to birth a child and I do not have Milka ducks. So, all then you're like, I've literally seen my wife do some unbill like my, my son had a baby acne, right? Every baby gets these little bumps on their face and my wife put breast milk on it. It was a little bit gone the next day, the next day it was gone. They got Stein in his eye and breast milk gone, gone. Unbelievable. So this baby formula idea is taking away the power of the woman. And I understand that there's, you know, I don't want this to be like, don't, don't take this as me looking at women who have formula fed their child's in, in like B rating, you are like trying to diminish what you did for your child. You did what you needed to do. And what you were told was right for your child. And oftentimes, maybe that was giving them some pharmaceuticals forty-five ingredient bullshit that. I don't know, but I, I don't want you to take this as me diminishing your decisions and what this, what I'm going to show you here in the articles that I'm going to pull up in the, in the scientific studies I'm going to pull up are going to show you the malicious intent of the marketing behind this machine that is big pharma and, and, and the fact that they, they took it upon themselves to make you believe that your children in you don't have everything that you need within your own household, in your own body to give your child where they need to grow into a healthy individual. Okay. So let's go ahead and let's, let's discuss this shortly. There's actually an interesting, I was listening to this. I posted on. A few things about baby formula. The first thing that came to my mind when baby formula shortage rep is why the fuck are we giving our babies pharmaceutical 45 ingredient, Abbott, pharmaceuticals, Nestle, all of this BS, pharmaceutical crap to our children from birth. And so you start diving deeper into the marketing aspects of these, of these companies, these pharmaceutical companies, and the, the, the, the gross Snus that came with how they pushed this there's this idea of baby formula. Now, now there's two ways that you can do this. You can push this this type of mass movement of, of money. And one way is through fear. And we saw that with COVID and we saw that with the vaccine. And the other way is is, well, I guess there's three there's there's fear. There is addiction. And then there's what's the word I'm looking for? Ease of use it is like taking away the, the difficulties of life, right? Like, so I've watched breastfeeding with my wife and my children, and then I've seen them. It's very difficult. Sometimes there's a lot of things that can come up. A lot of soreness in, in, in some women don't produce enough and, and all of these difficulties that can happen with breastfeeding. And so what the pharmaceutical companies did is said, they said, we are, we have the solution to your difficulty, right? We, we are the ones who solved this problem, not God. Right. I posted on truth. Two is like on the seventh day of, on the seventh day, God had created on the seventh day, God appointed the CEO of Abbott pharmaceuticals because he knew the first six days weren't enough to give them nutrition to the children. So it was like, no, the first six days were correct. There is no seventh day. He rested because he deserved it. Right. Everything that we need is within the body of the individual. And so what we'll see is that it was the, it was the presentation of a solution of, of a, a solution to your problem of that difficulty in breastfeeding is hard, is like, I've, I've watched it, right. I'm not just coming from like, oh, the you're a man. You don't get to discuss this. No, I've seen it. I've seen the difficulties of it. I know what women go through. I I've, I've watched some, some very difficult times that my wife's gone through breastfeeding. She didn't breastfeed all of our children when we were young, when we had our first and, and it wasn't completely, you know, the formula was used in, on all this stuff. So we were, I was a part of that. I'm a I'm in that group. Right? So again, don't, don't take this as me diminishing anybody who decided to do that. So let's go ahead and watch this clip. Joe Rogan discussed it a few days after I discussed it on my. Social account about, you know, the, the evils of the breastfeeding machine. All right. In here it is. I keep hearing there's a formula shortage, which is terrible. The baby formula. Yeah. I saw that recently. How was that? What's going on? What's going on there? I don't know. I mean, how the fuck do you not have enough, baby? I I'm happy. They don't first of all. And I'll tell you, he why please do baby formula. Ain't no good for babies. It's not, not most, most of them are not, but some women can't pump. Right. Right. For whatever reason, their milk ducts. Absolutely. Absolutely. And there's alternative formulas out there. Like there's really good. Some of them are like soy based. I'm like, I don't get your child, but like when you talk about, I don't want to name companies, cause that could get me legal issues, but. The formula that's on the market has a lot of toxic ingredients in it and it ain't good for babies. What, what kind of toxic ingredients? I don't know. I haven't studied this stuff in years, but let people do their own research. Right. And let and let people go. And there's a lot of people that have done this research. Let's see if we could find it, find out what. So the first thing that he says there is that I'm happy that there's a shortage. I'm happy that it brings up this conversation surrounding why women should know that breastfeeding is, is literally the biggest and most unbelievable miracle of life. It's it's it's like right behind actually giving birth to a child. Breastfeeding is right there. The fact that you have all the nutrition in your body, the things that your body's creates, the antibodies that you give your child is unbelievable. And he talks about some of the negative things that are within breastfeeding and within this within the actual Within the actual ingredients of some of these baby formulas. So I did a little bit of research on that and they was like, Hey, let's pull this up. I, he did not do enough research. I did. So here we go. Let's go ahead and talk about some of the ingredients that are actually negative within baby formula. So some of the things that are within baby foremost, I pulled up a few different things. Now, if we go through the, the ingredients, this is from M Enfamil and that's one of the most commonly used baby formulas. Now, here is the ingredients for you guys and I'm going to read them off. Okay. Non-fat milk. Lactose vegetable oil, Palm oil, coconut soy. Hi, Alessa, sunflower oils, whey protein concentrates galactose glass. So charades, poly dextrose, Marta. Sorelli a L peanut oil. Grip the condemn Liam Cohain oil, calcium carbonate, potassium, citrate, pharaohs, sulfate, potassium, chloride, magnesium oxide, sodium chloride, zinc, sulfate culprit, sulfate, magnesium, sulfate, potassium, oxide, Sophia sodium, Selah, date, soy lecithin, Coleen chloride sorbic acid. And  calcium. Okay. That's half the list that you get the point. Okay. Now what I did is I took some of those ingredients and tried to figure out what the hell they are and what some of the side effects of those are. And here's some of my research. So one of those things that I went over was galactic tool ego, no saccharine. Okay. Now, one of the things that, that ingredient specifically causes auto immune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or other conditions galacto oligosaccharides might cause the immune system to become more active. This might increase the symptoms of auto immune disorders and diseases. If you have an autoimmune disease or condition, it's best to avoid this medicine until more is known. Now, the next thing is poly dextrose. Poly dextro says for pregnancy and breastfeeding, there isn't enough available information to know if poly dextrose is safe to use as a medicine when pregnant or breastfeeding, stay on the safe side and stick to food amounts. Children, poly dextrose is possibly safe for them. When added to formula at concentrates of 2.4 grams per liter, a formula, it is also possibly safe for children four to eight years old at doses of four grams daily. Okay. I like that possibly safe. Just, just a nice legal term to say we have no idea what we're doing. Just shove it down your kid's throat and don't Sue us. And here's how you can't because we said it's possibly safe. Soy soy is co commonly consumed in foods. However, soy is possibly unsafe when used in larger amounts found in medicine. And when pregnant, you know, maybe you shouldn't do it when you're pregnant, but you should definitely shove concentrated amounts of this stuff into your child's body directly. Okay. So here are some of the things, so he's commonly consumed talks about breastfeeding. There isn't enough reliable information to know if it is safe to consume in large amounts. And then it says that soy is possibly unsafe when used as an alternative to cow's milk and children who are allergic to cow's milk. Oh, that makes sense. But it also shows that there's a relation to breast. There is a relation to underactive thyroids, kidney failure, kidney stones, milk allergies, and bladder cancer all from soy. And that's within your baby's formula. Morda Barela Alpina oil. Now what this is, is an extracted oil that comes from mushrooms and other like algae and, and they take this to try and basically super impose something called DH a and DHA is, is a Large portion of what's positive for your child. One of the, one of the many things that's positive for your child from breast milk. And they tried to duplicate that by putting it from this, you know, cause they can't actually do it any other way because the miracle of life and the miracle of a woman's body, they took algae and they took mushrooms and extracted it through this oil solvent. And so it says that and this was a study that I, I researched about this mortar mortar irrele L peanut oil, which showed that rats had an organ weight determinations carried out which showed statistically significant differences in absolute liver weights in males, relative brain lung, and adrenal weight weights in females, as well as absolute and relative spleen weights in females. So there was a variation in the Oregon weights based on just this one specific product alone. Okay. That's one thing. That's just one thing. Okay. There's, there's three pieces of the 45 ingredients that we just talked about. Okay. Now let's go ahead and continue this Joe Rogan clip. I think it's important to give it its due. Cause they go over some, some pretty good stuff here. Let me go ahead and we'll continue that conversation right now. Bad about baby formula, pull up the ingredients. Just Google. What's bad about baby formula. Okay. You might have to use, it might be an alternative that would give you a bad what'd you say bad blog results. Like that's going to give you oh, goofy shit that people are trying to sell stuff. How about toxic ingredients in baby formula that might, that might work? What are you doing over there? Jimmy Breslin with that microphone. But I don't know. It's definitely better to have breast milk. Yes. Yes. I think for some women that's an impossibility. Right? So then maybe you got to have. That formula. Right. But I think a lot of women also can't afford the breast milk because breast milk is expensive. You know, if you can't nurse, but you mean buying breasts. Yeah. It's very expensive. Yeah. That stuff is very expensive. So it's hard to get alternatives, blah, blah, blah. And the thing is that there are people that are making babies. There's so many times I'm going, I want to interject on this. So, so, so here's the position that I held when it comes to the Roe V Wade position. You know, I do talk about pro choice is like, you know, I'm pro choice. I believe in adoption. I believe in parenthood. I believe in contraception. I believe in abstinence, you have many choices. One of those choices should not be having double. Right. Okay. There's one position to hold right now. My belief system, when it comes to breastfeeding is that there are other options. The only other option is not giving your child a 45 ingredient, pharmaceutical powder made by Abbott pharmaceuticals, right? There is other options. And we're, we're just, just by closing your eyes and not looking at them doesn't mean they don't exist. Right. There's literally a M

Type.Tune.Tint.
Ramadan 101: A Magical Message for Kids & Adults

Type.Tune.Tint.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2022 22:49 Transcription Available


Ramadan in 2022 is not only a time of fasting, prayer and reflection. Today's generation of Muslims decorate for Ramadan, put up Ramadan trees and exchange presents. It's a joyous time of family togetherness and celebration. Talha and Rahama Alvi have created a children's book, The Ramadan Tree, that demystifies Ramadan and Islamic culture for kids, with adults along for the ride. Talha did most of the writing while Rahama, a graphic artist, did the many gorgeous illustrations. She's also a public school art teacher and encountered questions about Ramadan from her students.  Both are passionate about spreading the word that Muslim families are part of our community and their cultural and religious traditions are part of what Jimmy Breslin called "the great melting pot."Support the show

The Get the F*ck Off Podcast
Eat It Away. Drink It Away. Fuck It Away: On Reactive Behavior

The Get the F*ck Off Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 30:30


So for the last two weeks, I've been talking about reactive behavior. Ye olde "eat it away, drink it away, f*@k it away, smoke it away, GAMMMMMBLE it away!!!!!!!!"I posted on my IG story this week some VERY attractive photos of myself (

Don't Get in the Van!
The Son Of Sam: David Berkowitz

Don't Get in the Van!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 67:10


My Favorite Murder Podcastbiography.comfemale first.co.ukmurderpedia.orgmenhealth.comyahoo.comwikipedia.orgThe Killer Book of Serial Killers by Tom Philbin and Michael Philbinsmithsonianchannel.comSons of Sam: Decent into Madness

Studs Terkel Archive Podcast
Jimmy Breslin, journalist and author discusses his book about the Watergate Affair

Studs Terkel Archive Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 52:39


First broadcast on May 22, 1975. Discussing "How the Good Guys Finally Won : Notes from an Impeachment Summer" and interviewing Jimmy Breslin.

Talk Media
'Something Rotten', Saving the Arts and the Sussexes v the Media / with Mandy Rhodes

Talk Media

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 52:50


Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Mandy Rhodes - Managing Director of Holyrood Communications and editor of the flagship title, Holyrood Magazine. This week - an ‘accountability crisis’ in Scotland, efforts to save the arts and ongoing controversy surrounding the Sussexes and their relationship with the media. Stuart, Eamonn and Mandy go on to share their personal media recommendations.Mandy's article: 'Something Rotten' (Holyrood Magazine) - https://www.holyrood.com/editors-column/view,something-rottenRECOMMENDATIONS:Stuart: 'Forensics: The Real CSI' - documentary series on BBC2 ('Multiple cameras follow serious crime investigations in real time, revealing the crucial role cutting-edge forensic science now plays in bringing criminals to justice') - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0004p7fMandy:'PARASITE' - the 2019 South Korean black comedy thriller film directed by Bong Joon-ho, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Han Jin-won. It won the leading four awards at the 92nd Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best International Feature Film, becoming the first non-English language film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. Available to watch on Amazon Prime Video - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Parasite-Song-Kang-Ho/dp/B085S4G21R'Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly' – Channel 5 - https://www.channel5.com/show/dogs-behaving-very-badly/Eamonn: 'Breslin and Hamill: Deadline Artists' - 2018 film about the lives and careers of celebrated journalists, Jimmy Breslin and Pete Hamill, and their takes on the most jaw-dropping events of the 20th century. Available on Sky Documentaries - https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/breslin-and-hamill-deadline-artistsFollow Mandy on Twitter: @holyroodmandySupport the podcast and gain access to bonus content: www.patreon.com/talkmediaKeep up to date with the show on Twitter: @TBLTalkMediaFor more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wrestling With The Future
George Anastasia, Mob Author/Historian Author of "GOTTI'S RULES"

Wrestling With The Future

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 71:01


George Anastasia (born February 5, 1947) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an author/journalist who was a long term writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer. He is widely considered to be an expert on the Italian-American Mafia. He was an organized crime investigative reporter who was once targeted for death by then Philadelphia Crime Family boss John Stanfa. He has twice been nominated for a Pulitzer prize and won the Sigma Delta Chi award. He has also been described by 60 Minutes television profile as "One of the most respected crime reporters in the country". The now retired former Philadelphia Inquirer reporter is the author of five books, which include “The Last Gangster” (ReganBooks/Harper Collins, March 2004), a New York Times bestseller that chronicles the demise of the Philadelphia mob. His other books are “Blood and Honor” (William Morrow & Co., 1991), which Jimmy Breslin called it “the best gangster book ever written”; NYT bestseller “The Summer Wind” (Regan Books/HarperCollins, 1999) about the Thomas Capano-Anne Marie Fahey murder case, and “The Goodfella Tapes (Avon Books, 1998), and “Mobfather” (Kensington Books, 1993).His work has appeared in Penthouse, Playboy and The Village Voice. He also has been featured on several network television news magazine reports about organized crime and has worked as a consultant on projects for ABC, the Discovery Channel, the History Channel and National Geographic.

Dear Discreet Guide
In Memory of Pete Hamill

Dear Discreet Guide

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 50:14


New York journalist Pete Hamill passed away this month after a stellar career as a columnist, essayist, and author. He and Jimmy Breslin inspired a generation of newspaper reporters, including our guest Brian O'Neill, a columnist in Pittsburgh for the last 30-some years. We talk about Pete's interest in people, how his writing revealed New York, and why his writing is so relevant and timeless. We also read from his columns about Trump in the 80s and the assassination of Bobby Kennedy when Pete was in the galley kitchen where Bobby was shot. We also discuss newspapers as the "rough draft of history" and their importance today. A moving and historic episode.Brian's book about Pittsburgh "The Paris of Appalachia"https://bookshop.org/books/the-paris-of-appalachia-pittsburgh-in-the-twenty-first-century/9780887485091A collection of Pete's columns including one about the assassination of Bobby Kennedy and one about Trump in the 80s:https://getpocket.com/explore/item/reading-pete-hamill-iconic-newspaperman-1935-2020?utm_source=pocket-newtabOur series on journalism started here with Joel Kaplan of Syracuse University:https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/deardiscreetguide/episodes/2020-04-05T05_00_00-07_00Thoughts? Comments? Potshots? Contact the show at:https://www.discreetguide.com/Follow or like us on podomatic.com (it raises our visibility :)https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/deardiscreetguideSupport us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/discreetguideFollow the host on Twitter:@DiscreetGuideThe host on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferkcrittenden/

Dear Discreet Guide
In Memory of Pete Hamill

Dear Discreet Guide

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 50:14


New York journalist Pete Hamill passed away this month after a stellar career as a columnist, essayist, and author. He and Jimmy Breslin inspired a generation of newspaper reporters, including our guest Brian O'Neill, a columnist in Pittsburgh for the last 30-some years. We talk about Pete's interest in people, how his writing revealed New York, and why his writing is so relevant and timeless. We also read from his columns about Trump in the 80s and the assassination of Bobby Kennedy when Pete was in the galley kitchen where Bobby was shot. We also discuss newspapers as the "rough draft of history" and their importance today. A moving and historic episode.Brian's book about Pittsburgh "The Paris of Appalachia"https://bookshop.org/books/the-paris-of-appalachia-pittsburgh-in-the-twenty-first-century/9780887485091A collection of Pete's columns including one about the assassination of Bobby Kennedy and one about Trump in the 80s:https://getpocket.com/explore/item/reading-pete-hamill-iconic-newspaperman-1935-2020?utm_source=pocket-newtabOur series on journalism started here with Joel Kaplan of Syracuse University:https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/deardiscreetguide/episodes/2020-04-05T05_00_00-07_00Thoughts? Comments? Potshots? Contact the show at:https://www.discreetguide.com/Follow or like us on podomatic.com (it raises our visibility :)https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/deardiscreetguideSupport us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/discreetguideFollow the host on Twitter:@DiscreetGuideThe host on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferkcrittenden/

Dear Discreet Guide
In Memory of Pete Hamill

Dear Discreet Guide

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 50:14


New York journalist Pete Hamill passed away this month after a stellar career as a columnist, essayist, and author. He and Jimmy Breslin inspired a generation of newspaper reporters, including our guest Brian O'Neill, a columnist in Pittsburgh for the last 30-some years. We talk about Pete's interest in people, how his writing revealed New York, and why his writing is so relevant and timeless. We also read from his columns about Trump in the 80s and the assassination of Bobby Kennedy when Pete was in the galley kitchen where Bobby was shot. We also discuss newspapers as the "rough draft of history" and their importance today. A moving and historic episode. Brian's book about Pittsburgh "The Paris of Appalachia" https://bookshop.org/books/the-paris-of-appalachia-pittsburgh-in-the-twenty-first-century/9780887485091 A collection of Pete's columns including one about the assassination of Bobby Kennedy and one about Trump in the 80s: https://getpocket.com/explore/item/reading-pete-hamill-iconic-newspaperman-1935-2020?utm_source=pocket-newtab Our series on journalism started here with Joel Kaplan of Syracuse University: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/deardiscreetguide/episodes/2020-04-05T05_00_00-07_00 Thoughts? Comments? Potshots? Contact the show at: https://www.discreetguide.com/ Follow or like us on podomatic.com (it raises our visibility :) https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/deardiscreetguide Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/discreetguide Follow the host on Twitter: @DiscreetGuide The host on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferkcrittenden/

Actors Worst Nightmare
Episode 24 - Deleted Scene From The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight

Actors Worst Nightmare

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 11:44


Michael Wintry puts Jon through Actors Worst Nightmare, and they create a never-read-before scene from Jimmy Breslin's 'The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight'. Like and Subscribe!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jon-colett/support

Panic Or Plague From OmarWJ
The reality show ripping us all off

Panic Or Plague From OmarWJ

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2020 24:24


1966 Texans dead--RIP--from COVID-19 with >85000 cases in Texas, >2 million cases in USA w/ 117031 PREVENTABLE deaths. God help us all. David Corn wrote such an excellent article in Mother Jones magazine--detailing the "Graft, grift, & greed" of the reality TV show host parading as POTUS#45 & some of his fellow greedheads/cohorts/co-criminals--that your podcaster was compelled to read it into episode 78. "Happy listening". All kidding aside. It's the bottom of the bottom, the epitome of what Jimmy Breslin summarized as "craps games in Queens", what he called Trump's operations before he moved out of NYC, what a fiction writer couldn't imagine or paint a picture of such a bottom dweller.

Oh Brother, not another podcast
Jarret Liotta, reporter, photographer and filmmaker

Oh Brother, not another podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 29:47


Jarett Liotta is our local incarnation of Jimmy Breslin, Robert Mapplethorpe and Martin Scorcese. A smart, funny creative guy who makes feature films on a shoe string, and sometimes on a camera.

Dump On The Ump
B Block Book Club: Can't Anybody Here Play This Game?

Dump On The Ump

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 35:56


In the return of the B Block Book Club, Joel and Sam discuss "Can't Anybody Here Play This Game?" the classic retelling of the 1962 New York Mets Season by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Jimmy Breslin. Follow us on social! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Facebook: www.facebook.com/dumpontheump/ Twitter: twitter.com/DumpOnTheUmp Wordpress: dumpontheump.wordpress.com Apple iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dump…mp/id1107407433 Soundcloud: @umpnhemp Follow us on social! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

The Batchelor Pad Radio Network
Its Social Issues The Decline of Real Journalism and Sports Today at 9am

The Batchelor Pad Radio Network

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2019 150:00


Guest:   Andy Piascik is a long-time activist and award-winning author whose most recent book is the novel In Motion joins us to discuss Journalist Pete Hamill and Jimmy Breslin in his article entitled "Breslin, Hamill and the Limits of the Mainstream".     Eddie Capparucci, Abundant Life Counseling and Author talks about his book "Removing Your SHAME Label"-LEARNING TO BREAK FROM SHAME AND FEEL GOD'S LOVE".   Jerald Hoover, Sportswriter for Pure Sports New York joins us to discuss the NBA Playoffs and NBA news and notes.     Plus a round table discussion of the news of the day.   Listen live beginning live at 9am Est at blogtalkradio.com/la-batchelor or at 646-929-0130. You can ask questions to our guest at padnation@facebook or padnation2@twitter.    Interested in advertising on the show or having your own show, email us at labatchelor40@gmail.com or at labatchelor@thebatchelorpadnetwork.com.   Listen to the podcast of each show at thebatchelorpadnetwork.com or at tunein.com. 

The Batchelor Pad Radio Network
Its Social Issues The Decline of Real Journalism and Sports Tonight on TBPRN

The Batchelor Pad Radio Network

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 154:00


Guest: Andy Piascik is a long-time activist and award-winning author whose most recent book is the novel In Motion joins us to discuss Journalist Pete Hamill and Jimmy Breslin in his article entitled "Breslin, Hamill and the Limits of the Mainstream".     Eddie Capparucci, Abundant Life Counseling and Author talks about his book "Removing Your SHAME Label"-LEARNING TO BREAK FROM SHAME AND FEEL GOD'S LOVE".   Jerald Hoover, Sportswriter for Pure Sports New York joins us to discuss the NBA Playoffs and NBA news and notes.     Plus a round table discussion of the news of the day.   Listen live beginning live at 6pm Est at blogtalkradio.com/la-batchelor or at 646-929-0130. You can ask questions to our guest at padnation@facebook or padnation2@twitter.    Interested in advertising on the show or having your own show, email us at labatchelor40@gmail.com or at labatchelor@thebatchelorpadnetwork.com.   Listen to the podcast of each show at thebatchelorpadnetwork.com or at tunein.com.    Follow us at padnation@facebook, padnaton2@twitter

First Draft with Sarah Enni
Ep 187: Will Hines

First Draft with Sarah Enni

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 74:22


First Draft Episode #187: Will Hines Will Hines, improviser and actor, host of the podcast, “Screw It: We’re Just Going to Talk About the Beatles,” and author of How to be the Greatest Improviser on Earth joins me to talk about using his Tumblr to test audience engagement; the delicate nature of writing about a community you are a part of; his thorough approach to making the self-publication process as professional as possible; and his next (fictional) book about improv, co-written with fellow improviser Billy Merritt, Pirate Robot Ninja.   Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Josh Simpson, an improviser and teacher at the Upright Citizens Brigade training school in Los Angeles, and co-host of The Meat, an improv podcast Jimmy Breslin, a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and journalist, who wrote The Good Rat, The Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight, and The World According to Breslin, and more The Upright Citizen’s Brigade, the improv group and school founded by Amy Poehler, Matt Besser, Matt Walsh, and Ian Roberts. Will’s Tumblr, Improv Nonsense, which gained traction and has been featured on Vulture and elsewhere   Truth in Comedy by Charna Halpern, Del Close, and Kim “Howard” Johnson, considered one of the premiere books about long-form improvised comedy Upright Citizens Brigade Comedy Improvisation Manual, the UCB training manual Improvise: Scene From the Inside Out by Mick Napier     Bird by Bird: Some Instructions of Writing and Life by Anne Lamott, a writing advice book that Will read as a young computer programmer Andrew Sullivan, a conservative author, editor, and blogger who featured Will’s post, “Improv as religion,” on his site, garnering lots of attention     The Life Changing Art of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron Repetition exercises as a part of the Meisner Technique study of acting     Tenth of December: Stories by George Saunders “A Lack of Order in the Floating Object Room,” by George Saunders, a silly and slightly sci-fi short story that typifies his early writing and is the kind of humor writing that inspires Will John Hodgman, author of Vacationland: True Stories from Painful Beaches In writing, Will is concerned about what he calls “The Kevin Smith Problem,” where every character sounds the same (a la Clerks, Mallrats, and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back) Jason Mantzoukas, an actor, writer, and seasoned improviser who Will saw constantly improving his craft Offset printing, a style of printing on the page that is “the way to make your book look beautiful,” according to Will, but it is more expensive, and requires a minimum print run Artist Maëlle Doliveux, who drew the cover of Will’s book Chip Kidd, a well-known book designer of Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton; Dry by Augusten Borroughs; and Naked by David Sedaris (he also has a hugely popular Ted Talk!). Daniel Clowes, a cartoonist, graphic novelist, illustrator, and screenwriter. His work is collected in the solo Eightball project. The Pirates, Robots, Ninjas theory, coined by Billy Merritt, a fellow UCB alum and teacher     The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho; and   “Carry On, Jeeves,” by P.G. Wodehouse; and Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams are some of the funny books Will recommends Without Feathers by Woody Allen, a collection of his writing which Will read and enjoyed as a masterclass on comedy before we knew all that awful stuff about Woody Allen Out of Sheer Rage: Wrestling with D.H. Lawrence by Geoff Dyre, a meta novel about a man who wants to write about D.H. Lawrence but finds himself wanting to focus on anything else Steve Martin, who blurbed Geoff Dyre’s book and has written his own, Born Standing Up: A Comic’s Life (nonfiction) and Shopgirl: A Novella (fiction) Subscribe To First Draft with Sarah Enni Every Tuesday, I speak to storytellers like Veronica Roth, author of Divergent; Michael Dante  DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender; John August, screenwriter of Big Fish, Charlie’s Angels, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; or Rhett Miller, musician and frontman for The Old 97s. Together, we take deep dives on their careers and creative works. Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. It’s free!   Rate, Review, and Recommend How do you like the show? Please take a moment to rate and review First Draft with Sarah Enni in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your honest and positive review helps others discover the show -- so thank you! Is there someone you think would love this podcast as much as you do? Please share this episode on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or via carrier pigeon (maybe try a text or e-mail, come to think of it). Just click the Share button at the bottom of this post! Thanks again!

Be Here For A While
140: It's All About The Hustle

Be Here For A While

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2019 64:56


PR genius and go-getter Kyra Breslin joins Rachael today to chat about taking risks and really going after what you want in your career. After starting her own entertainment company she’s already working with clients in the music, fashion and film industry. She also talks about her famous grandfather Jimmy Breslin and the new HBO documentary out about him. Rachael also intros the podcast by answering listener questions about diet, mental health, Los Angeles tips, and her comedy career. Let's talk about having better sex, with Woo More Play Coconut Love Oil!  For 10% off use code "BEHERE" at checkout when you go to woomoreplay.com Travel never looked so chic with Away luggage! For $20 off go to awaytravel.com/behere and use code BEHERE during check out. Make the airport your fashion runway! Get healthy and yummy smelling deodorant for 20% off your first purchase with Native! Go to nativedeodorant.com and use promo code behere during check out!

Reusse Unchained
How you know you're officially fat (ep. 11)

Reusse Unchained

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019


Big guys don't need a scale to tell them they're fat, they just know. In this episode of Unchained, Reusse tells you how you know you're officially too large. Reusse also tells us why there is reason to be excited about the Twins' opening spring training and discusses his feelings on the proposed rule changes for baseball. Patrick and Judd wrap up the show by discussing the brilliant HBO documentary on New York "street" columnists Jimmy Breslin and Pete Hamill.

You Decide with Errol Louis
Lee Gelernt: Fighting Trump in the Courts

You Decide with Errol Louis

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 50:59


Lee Gelernt, the deputy director of the American Civil Liberties Union’s National Immigrants' Rights Project, talks about his efforts leading the groundbreaking legal response to President Trump’s immigration positions, including the travel ban and the family separation policy, and discusses how his New York City upbringing set him up for a life of public service. Errol also shares some personal stories about two groundbreaking journalists, Jimmy Breslin and Pete Hamill, and talks about the importance of newspaper columns. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Errol? Weigh in on twitter with the hashtag #NY1YouDecide or give us a call at 212-379-3440 and leave a message (we're listening).

Garage Logic
01/29/19 Hour 1 Joe gives a review of 'Deadline Artists' and how Jimmy Breslin and Pete Hamill defined an era of New York journalism in the late 20th century

Garage Logic

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2019


Hour 1 Joe and the entire crew are in for today's episode. They start the show with a ruling on garage wood. Joe then gives a review of 'Deadline Artists' and how Jimmy Breslin and Pete Hamill defined an era of New York journalism in the late 20th century.

Documentary of the Week
The Glory Boys of New York Tabloids

Documentary of the Week

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2019 2:06


The documentary “Breslin and Hamill: Deadline Artists” profiles the legendary newspaper columnists Jimmy Breslin and Pete Hamill. Directed by the trio of Jonathan Alter, John Block and Steve McCarthy, the film traces the last five decades of New York history through the prism of these two vibrant voices. — Raphaela Neihausen and Thom Powers For more information, click here to visit the official film web site.

On The Record
Inside the making of 'Breslin and Hamill - Deadline Artists'

On The Record

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2019 24:28


Montclair author and journalist Jonathan Alter talks about the new HBO documentary he and two other film makers made on the life and careers of New York City columnist Pete Hamill and Jimmy Breslin. The film, "Breslin and Hamill - Deadline Artists" debuts on Jan. 28. Photo by Brian Hamill/Courtesy HBO.

Talk Cocktail
What Might Gonzo Journalism Look Like Today? A Look At Hunter S. Thompson vs. Nixon

Talk Cocktail

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2018 31:17


At a time when journalism is under siege when the attacks sometimes result in too much caution when the goal of politicians is to attack journalist like they are working the refs, it’s worth thinking about times when we’ve seen full-throated, muscular and sometimes participatory journalism. The kind practiced by the likes of Jimmy Breslin, or H.L. Menken, George Plimpton, Truman Capote, Norman Mailer or Hunter S. Thompson. Thompson had the opportunity to be present for many world-changing moments. How he saw them, and how he reported them, may have shaped a generation of readers and it may still be in the very DNA of how we consume news today. Timothy Denevi captures the zeitgeist of the Thompson moment in Freak Kingdom: Hunter S. Thompson's Manic Ten-Year Crusade Against American Fascism My conversation with Tim Denevi:

Folk Roots Radio... with Jan Hall
Interview - Greenbank at Folk Music Ontario

Folk Roots Radio... with Jan Hall

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2018 32:00


At first glance you might think they’d just stepped out of a time machine… Clad in denim and bellowing in three-part harmony, Thunder Bay ON’s Greenbank produce a sound that appears to come straight out of Laurel Canyon circa 1968. Equipped with smiling faces, socially conscious lyrics and some great stories from the road, these northern troubadours deliver a performance you won’t want to miss! Featuring mainstays Jimmy Breslin (guitar, vocals) and Craig Smyth (keyboards, vocals) with support from Jean Paul De Roover, and Alex Cummins and Chad Kirvan (when the gig calls for a five piece), they put on a superb live show. Jimmy, Craig and Jean-Paul joined us in the Folk Roots Radio mobile studio at the 2016 Folk Music Ontario conference for a fun conversation about their music, and a few live tunes. Greenbank released their first long player “Money Machine” in 2015. They are now working on the follow-up, “Glory Days”. For more information, visit http://greenbankband.com.

Don't Get Me Started
Nate Dern - George Saunders

Don't Get Me Started

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2017 65:12


Comedy writer Nate Dern discusses author George Saunders! Absurdist! Heartbreaking! Sci-fi-ish? And more! Plus Anthony talks about the strange public domain movies in the Prelinger Archives and Will reminisces about NYC columnist Jimmy Breslin.

90.3 WMSC FM
Media Download Steve McCarthy

90.3 WMSC FM

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2017 13:13


Steve McCarthy, News Producer here at Montclair State joins host and colleague Tom Franklin for a conversation about freelance work on the professional field while teaching; and how to land those long form segments on network television news, including the recent passing of Jimmy Breslin and McCarthy's recent trip to India with Montclair State students. Steve has over 30 years experience in the industry producing for 60 Minutes, NBC’s Dateline and others. Engineer: Corey Sullivan Producer: Mike Stringham Social Strategy: Samantha Williams Executive Producer: Anabella Poland

King Jordan Radio
S5-EP24-NYC Attorney Richard Herman on Tom Brady,Trump,Jimmy Breslin

King Jordan Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2017 59:00


S5-EP24-NYC CNN Legal Analyst DEfense Attorney Richard Herman on Tom Brady,Trump,Jimmy Breslin  The alleged thief of Tom Brady’s Super Bowl jersey left the locker room as casually as can be, the only hint of misconduct being a bag that appears under his left arm.Fox has released footage of the aftermath of the Patriots’ Super Bowl LI victory that reportedly shows how authorities cracked the case of the missing jersey worth $500,000.The video led them to Mexico, where Brady’s jersey (and a past Super Bowl jersey) were recovered from a former exec?utive? at ??tabloid Diario La Prensa. The alleged culprit’s name has not been released, but he is believed to be seen in the above video (with his face blurred) snatching the prized jersey. starting at 9:30PMET @KingJordanRad Twitter

Steve Jones Show
Steve Jones Show – Monday, March 20, 2017 Hour 2

Steve Jones Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2017 42:24


PSU Football Writer Donnie Collins (Scranton Times-Tribune) on Nittany Lions Pro Day. Topics: Northwestern basketball, Jimmy Breslin, West Virginia in Sweet 16.

Celebrity Afterlife Report
Berry, Breslin, Hoover, Trump - Celebrity Afterlife Report for 3/29/17

Celebrity Afterlife Report

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2017 10:55


Chuck Berry, Rock and Roll legend, just arrived in the Next World. He put on a spontaneous mini-concert for the crowd that greeted him and made a major announcement. We'll tell you what it was. Long time veteran of the New York City newspaper wars, reporter Jimmy Breslin, is now a resident of the Afterlife. It seems that the beer-drinking, cigar-smoking Breslin is ready to get back on the best in his new existence. He's already got his eye on a prospective employer. It's a name you may recognize. Edith Tolson, the former J. Edgar Hoover, has yet another show biz offer dangling in front of her. With her new courtroom show and her recurring spot on "The Girls," will Edith have time for a third job? Lastly, we have some hot rumors about what may be happening soon to what was known as Trump City and they concern someone who was involved with the community in the past. Wait til you hear who it is and what they apparently have planned for the troubled town.

Steve Jones Show
Steve Jones Show – Monday, March 20, 2017 Hour 2

Steve Jones Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2017 42:25


PSU Football Writer Donnie Collins (Scranton Times-Tribune) on Nittany Lions Pro Day. Topics: Northwestern basketball, Jimmy Breslin, West Virginia in Sweet 16.

The Drive at Five with Curtis Sliwa
Ellis Henican - Remembering Jimmy Breslin

The Drive at Five with Curtis Sliwa

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2017 7:02


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The Traveler's Journal
602: Jimmy Breslin's Greenwich Village

The Traveler's Journal

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2016 1:48


Although this storied NY neighborhood has seen significant gentrification, there are still landmarks of its grittier past, if you know where to look.

PA BOOKS on PCN
“Mob Files” with George Anastasia

PA BOOKS on PCN

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2016 57:45


For more than 25 years as a reporter with the Philadelphia Inquirer George Anastasia has made tracking the American Mafia his regular beat, writing investigates pieces, profiles and slices of underworld life. Mobfiles is a compilation of his best work -- stories told from street level and often based on insights and access provided by investigators, prosecutors and the mobsters themselves. Mobfiles provides the true stories around which classics like The Godfather and The Sopranos have been built. George Anastasia, a veteran reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer, is the grandson of Sicilian immigrants who settle in South Philadelphia. He is the author of five books of nonfiction, including Blood and Honor, which Jimmy Breslin called the "best gangster book ever written." He has won many awards for investigative journalism and magazine writing.

Skylight Books Author Reading Series

The Friedkin Connection (Harper) With such seminal movies as The Exorcist and The French Connection, Academy Award–winning director William Friedkin earned his place in the pantheon of great filmmakers. A maverick from the start, Friedkin joined other young directors such as Francis Ford Coppola and Peter Bogdanovich in ushering in Hollywood's second Golden Age in the 1970s. His long-awaited memoir, The Friedkin Connection, provides a candid portrait of an extraordinary life and career, offers a window into the rarified world of Hollywood and reveals all of the decisions—technical, artistic, and business—he confronted in crafting his distinctive and landmark films. The Friedkin Connection takes readers on a journey through the numerous chance encounters and unplanned occurrences that led a young man from a poor urban neighborhood to success in one of the most competitive industries and art forms in the world. With keen wit and intellect, Friedkin proves as gifted a storyteller on the page as he is on the screen, taking readers from the streets of Chicago to the executive suites of Hollywood, from star-studded movie sets to the precision of the editing room. Readers get delicious behind-the-scenes accounts of the making of all of Friedkin's film, from the casting of The French Connection (Friedkin considered everyone from Jackie Gleason to journalist Jimmy Breslin for the role of Popeye, before settling on Gene Hackman) and the painstaking process of filming the famous chase scene on the subway and on the streets of New York City, to the dramas that ensued during the filming of The Exorcist (how Friedkin happened upon the now-famous “Tubular Bells” score after firing two composers; how Mercedes McCambridge went about creating the voice of the demon—and how she probably ruined Linda Blair's chances at winning the Oscar). These accounts read like page-turners, but they also reveal a filmmaker at the height of his craft, a true artist who learned as he went along and wasn't afraid of taking risks. Still an influential filmmaker—his acclaimed 2011 movie, Killer Joe, starred Matthew McConaughey—William Friedkin has much to say about the world of movie making and his place in it. As fast-paced and thrilling as his acclaimed movies, The Friedkin Connection is a wonderfully cinematic look at an artist and an industry that has transformed who we are—and how we see ourselves. “Friedkin's book does the unthinkable: It relates the behind-the-scenes stories of his triumphs like The French Connection andThe Exorcist, but also sees Friedkin take responsibility (brutally so) for his wrong calls, like Sorcerer and Cruising. In doing so, he captures the gut-wrenching shifts of a filmmaker's life — the bizarre whipsaw from success to disaster.” —Peter Bart, Variety “Enthralling. . . . Hardcore film geeks will salivate over this time capsule from a grateful and still-brilliant legend.” —Booklist “For aspiring directors, a glimpse into the school of hard knocks, but there's plenty of good stuff, lean and well-written, for civilian film fans, too.” —Kirkus Reviews

Arts & Seizures
Episode 79: Drinking with Men

Arts & Seizures

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2013 31:23


It’s the Mike & Judy Cocktail Lounge this week! Tune in for a special bar and booze themed episode of The Mike & Judy Show, as special guest and author of Drinking with Men, Rosie Schaap, joins the show to talk about dive bars, drinking stories and moms at Grateful Dead shows. “The Greatest Piano Player In the World”, Micky Finn, is also in studio to set the mood with some appropriate live tunes. Tune in as the crew remembers bad pickup lines, high school, Mars Bar, Jimmy Breslin and more. Pour yourself a whiskey, enjoy the piano stylings of Micky Finn and learn more about drinking in New York City. This program was sponsored by Roberta’s Pizza “A bar with zero snacks is a very strange thing, and it doesn’t lead to the most optimal drinking situations.” [04:00] “The definition of “dive” bars has gotten much looser.” [06:00] –Rosie Schaap, author of “Drinking with Men”, on The Mike & Judy Show

Larry Miller Show
Crime Just Isn't Funny Anymore!

Larry Miller Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2013 37:39


Inspired by a Jimmy Breslin quote Larry waxes nostalgic about the "crooks" and other characters he met while his father worked as a criminal defense attorney. We also learn how to REALLY ruin a 1964 Fury III and why honest people can't be trusted.

Delirio Execrable
Delirio Execrable #3 - David Berkowitz, Hijo de Sam

Delirio Execrable

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2012


DESCARGAAsesinaba porque un perro poseído se lo decía, según una declaración que luego cambió. Así es el Hijo de Sam, un tipo que pegabó tiros en Nueva York entre 1976 y 1977 y que ahora oficia misas en la cárcel. Escucha aquí su historia.No olvidéis que podéis suscribiros a este podcast mediante iTunes y escribirnos lo que queráis a nuestro e-mail.Esta es la carta que Berkowitz envió al capitán Joseph Borrelli, del NYPD:I am deeply hurt by your calling me a women hater. I am not. But I am a monster. I am the "Son of Sam." I am a little "brat". When father Sam gets drunk he gets mean. He beats his family. Sometimes he ties me up to the back of the house. Other times he locks me in the garage. Sam loves to drink blood. "Go out and kill" commands father Sam. Behind our house some rest. Mostly young — raped and slaughtered — their blood drained — just bones now. Papa Sam keeps me locked in the attic, too. I can't get out but I look out the attic window and watch the world go by. I feel like an outsider. I am on a different wave length then everybody else — programmed too kill. However, to stop me you must kill me. Attention all police: Shoot me first — shoot to kill or else. Keep out of my way or you will die! Papa Sam is old now. He needs some blood to preserve his youth. He has had too many heart attacks. Too many heart attacks. "Ugh, me hoot it urts sonny boy." I miss my pretty princess most of all. She's resting in our ladies house but I'll see her soon. I am the "Monster" — "Beelzebub" — the "Chubby Behemouth." I love to hunt. Prowling the streets looking for fair game — tasty meat. The wemon of Queens are z prettyist of all. I must be the water they drink. I live for the hunt — my life. Blood for papa. Mr. Borrelli, sir, I dont want to kill anymore no sir, no more but I must, "honour thy father." I want to make love to the world. I love people. I don't belong on Earth. Return me to yahoos. To the people of Queens, I love you. And I wa want to wish all of you a happy Easter. May God bless you in this life and in the next and for now I say goodbye and goodnight. Police — Let me haunt you with these words; I'll be back! I'll be back! To be interrpreted as — bang, bang, bang, bank, bang — ugh!! Yours in murder Mr. Monster.Y esta la que envió al periodista Jimmy Breslin, del New York Daily News:Hello from the gutters of N.Y.C. which are filled with dog manure, vomit, stale wine, urine and blood. Hello from the sewers of N.Y.C. which swallow up these delicacies when they are washed away by the sweeper trucks. Hello from the cracks in the sidewalks of N.Y.C. and from the ants that dwell in these cracks and feed in the dried blood of the dead that has settled into the cracks. J.B., I'm just dropping you a line to let you know that I appreciate your interest in those recent and horrendous .44 killings. I also want to tell you that I read your column daily and I find it quite informative. Tell me Jim, what will you have for July twenty-ninth? You can forget about me if you like because I don't care for publicity. However you must not forget Donna Lauria and you cannot let the people forget her either. She was a very, very sweet girl but Sam's a thirsty lad and he won't let me stop killing until he gets his fill of blood. Mr. Breslin, sir, don't think that because you haven't heard from me for a while that I went to sleep. No, rather, I am still here. Like a spirit roaming the night. Thirsty, hungry, seldom stopping to rest; anxious to please Sam. I love my work. Now, the void has been filled. Perhaps we shall meet face to face someday or perhaps I will be blown away by cops with smoking .38's. Whatever, if I shall be fortunate enough to meet you I will tell you all about Sam if you like and I will introduce you to him. His name is "Sam the terrible." Not knowing the what the future holds I shall say farewell and I will see you at the next job. Or should I say you will see my handiwork at the next job? Remember Ms. Lauria. Thank you. In their blood and from the gutter "Sam's creation" .44 Here are some names to help you along. Forward them to the inspector for use by N.C.I.C: [sic] "The Duke of Death" "The Wicked King Wicker" "The Twenty Two Disciples of Hell" "John 'Wheaties' – Rapist and Suffocator of Young Girls. PS: Please inform all the detectives working the slaying to remain. P.S: [sic] JB, Please inform all the detectives working the case that I wish them the best of luck. "Keep 'em digging, drive on, think positive, get off your butts, knock on coffins, etc." Upon my capture I promise to buy all the guys working the case a new pair of shoes if I can get up the money. Son of Sam.Y esta es la página web oficial de David Berkowitz, hecha desde la cárcel por amigos suyos.

Glucksman Ireland House
Tribute to Jimmy Breslin, Pt. 6

Glucksman Ireland House

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2011 20:12


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Glucksman Ireland House
Tribute to Jimmy Breslin, Pt. 4

Glucksman Ireland House

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2011 20:12


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Glucksman Ireland House
Tribute to Jimmy Breslin, Pt. 3

Glucksman Ireland House

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2011 20:12


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Glucksman Ireland House
Tribute to Jimmy Breslin, Pt. 2

Glucksman Ireland House

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2011 20:12


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Glucksman Ireland House
Tribute to Jimmy Breslin, Pt. 1

Glucksman Ireland House

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2011 20:12


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Glucksman Ireland House
Tribute to Jimmy Breslin, Pt. 5

Glucksman Ireland House

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2011 20:12


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CUNY TV's City Talk
Jimmy Breslin

CUNY TV's City Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2011 27:42


Doug is joined by beloved author and columnist Jimmy Breslin. His latest book, “Branch Rickey,” is a mini-biography of the baseball manager who reformed competitive sports by bringing Jackie Robinson to the Dodgers and breaking baseball's color barrier.

National Book Awards Author Events
Jimmy Breslin reading and discussion

National Book Awards Author Events

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2009


New York native Jimmy Breslin, a long-time investigative journalist, columnist and author, reads from his most recent book The Good Rat: A True Story. A Question and Answer with moderator Daniel Menaker and the audience follows. Recorded in the BAM Lepercq Space as part of the Eat, Drink and Be Literary reading series. Presented in partnership with BAM. www.nationalbook.org

CUNY TV's Eldridge & Co.

Ronnie Eldridge returns from the Democratic National Convention in Denver, where she served as a delegate for Sen. Barack Obama. Acclaimed writer Jimmy Breslin, who covered the convention, joins Ronnie to share insights from the DNC.

CUNY TV's City Talk
Jimmy Breslin

CUNY TV's City Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2008 30:02


Distinguished columnist and author Jimmy Breslin joins Doug for a conversation about his new book “The Good Rat: A True Story.” The book tells the tale of Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa, two former NYPD detectives who worked on behalf of the Mafia.

CUNY TV's Eldridge & Co.

Writer Jimmy Breslin returns to “Eldridge & Co.” for a stimulating conversation about the future of politics in New York and throughout the country. Jimmy also gives us a heads up on what he has been working on lately.