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Hey there, music lovers.  Welcome to Why Music Matters, a podcast where we examine the power and influence that music can wield in our lives.  I'm your host, Jeff Miers. Today, I'm joined by three musicians whose work has intrigued me for decades, from the first time I heard them - while studying at the State University of New York at Fredonia in the late 80s - through to the present day.   Mary Ramsey, John Lombardo and Jerry Augustyniak of 10,000 Maniacs are all significant names in the world of indie and alternative music, and were prime movers in the College Radio-fueled alternative explosion of the late 80s and early 90s.  Over the past few years, 10,000 Maniacs have been touring, playing a setlist that covers 40 years of material to an audience composed of many people who have been following the band from the beginning. These days, some of those people are attending these concerts with their children, signifying the band's cross generational appeal.  The band plays its first Buffalo show in many years on Saturday, October 19, when they return to the Center for the Arts on the University at Buffalo's North Campus at 8 pm.  Welcome to Why Music Matters, Mary Ramsey, John Lombardo and Jerry Augustyniak of 10,000 Maniacs… 

GDP Script/ Top Stories for June 21st  Publish Date:  June 21st              From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Friday, June 21st and Happy 44th Birthday to actor Chris Pratt. ***06.21.24 – BIRTHDAY – CHRIS PRATT*** I'm Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia. Two Men Arrested as Gwinnett Police Shut Down Illegal Casino Kevin Costner: 'Horizon' Saga Is a Four-Movie 'Film Novel' About The American west Cyberbullying Common in the World of Online Gaming All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: MOG   STORY 1: Two Men Arrested as Gwinnett Police Shut Down Illegal Casino On June 18, Gwinnett County Police Department conducted a raid on Sosa's Billiards located at 6070 S. Norcross Tucker Road in unincorporated Norcross. This operation followed a year-long investigation initiated after a traffic stop where the occupant revealed visiting a local "casino." Undercover officers confirmed illegal gambling activities at the establishment. Steven Bae Kim, the owner, and Seth Ryan Abernathy, an employee, were arrested for charges related to commercial gambling. Eight others were also arrested for gambling offenses. The raid resulted in the seizure of drugs and cash. GCPD encourages anyone with information to contact detectives at 770-513-5300 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 404-577-8477. STORY 2: Kevin Costner: ‘Horizon' Saga Is a Four-Movie ‘Film Novel' About The American West Kevin Costner's affinity for westerns spans decades, starting with his role in "Silverado" in 1985 and culminating in his Academy Award-winning film "Dances With Wolves." He has revisited the genre in notable projects like "Hatfields and McCoys" and "Yellowstone," which reflect his fascination with the lawless drama of the frontier. Now, Costner returns to his passion with "Horizon: An American Saga," a four-film series he directs and stars in, chronicling the westward expansion during and after the Civil War. Costner emphasizes that each film in the series tells a complete story while advancing a larger narrative, avoiding cliffhangers. He views the cinematic scale as essential for portraying the vast landscapes and epic journeys integral to the western genre, aiming to create a timeless saga that explores themes of survival, community, and the pursuit of dreams amidst historical upheaval. STORY 3: Cyberbullying Common in the World of Online Gaming A recent study reveals pervasive cyberbullying and sexual harassment in professional video gaming and online gaming. Approximately 96% of players reported experiencing online abuse within the last year. Women and professional players are particularly frequent targets of this abuse. The study underscores the widespread nature of these issues within the gaming community, highlighting significant challenges that players face in maintaining a safe and inclusive online environment. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We'll be right back Break 2: TOM WAGES   STORY 4: Looking for Weight Loss? Go Nuts A new review suggests that adding nuts to a calorie-cutting diet can enhance weight loss efforts. People who incorporated 1.5 to 3 ounces of nuts daily lost an additional 3 to 16 pounds compared to those who did not include nuts in their diet. This finding underscores the potential benefits of nuts in aiding weight loss, highlighting them as a beneficial addition to dietary strategies aimed at shedding pounds. STORY 5: GET OUT THERE: 5 things to do this weekend in Gwinnett County—June 21-23 Completely Unchained Tribute Concert When: Saturday at 7 p.m. Where: Buford Community Center Concert Lawn Get ready for an authentic Van Halen tribute. Gates open at 6 p.m.   Fridays-N-Duluth When: Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Duluth Town Green Enjoy local cuisine and live entertainment at the Festival Center Stage and Parsons Alley.   Norcross Summer Concert Series When: Friday at 7:30 p.m. Where: Thrasher Park, Norcross Listen to Still Swingin' and support the CAN-Do Food Drive by donating canned goods.   Duluth Farmers Market When: Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. Where: Duluth Town Green Shop for local produce, baked goods, and handmade items while enjoying live music and activities for kids.   Jazz In The Alley When: Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Where: Betty Mauldin Park, Norcross Relax to smooth jazz under the stars, with food trucks available for treats. We'll be back in a moment   Break 3: INGLES 6   STORY 6: ‘Summer at the Rock' is Back at Stone Mountain Park Stone Mountain Park's "Summer at the Rock" offers families a vibrant array of interactive attractions, entertainment, and outdoor activities until July 28. A highlight is the "Music Across America Drone & Light Show," featuring 250 drones creating intricate patterns synchronized with music, complemented by flame cannons, lasers, and a fireworks finale. The park also hosts "Puppy Pals Presents: The Dog Days of Summer," a dog show by Wesley Williams and rescue dogs performing tricks. New this year is the "Adventure Outpost at the Waterfront," offering kayak and paddleboard rentals, pontoon boat tours, and rock climbing. Daily attractions include "Dinosaur Explore," "SkyHike," the Summit Skyride, and more. Ticket details are available at stonemountainpark.com. STORY 7: 10,000 Maniacs and Drivin N Cryin Performing in Suwanee in August Suwanee's 20th annual August Concert will feature 10,000 Maniacs and Drivin N Cryin on August 10 at Suwanee Town Center Park. Despite Natalie Merchant's absence since 1993, Mary Ramsey continues as vocalist alongside founding members Jerome Augustyniak, Dennis Drew, Steven Gustafson, and John Lombardo. New members Joe Rozler and Ben Medina round out the lineup. Originating from Jamestown, NY, 10,000 Maniacs is known for hits like “Like the Weather” and “These Are Days.” Local favorite Drivin N Cryin will also perform their hits such as “Straight To Hell” and “Honesuckle Blue.” Suwanee officials promise more details soon. We'll have final thoughts after this.   Break 4: INGLES 7 Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. 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On the final stop of the podcast tour, Zak is live in Chicago at the Museum of Post Punk & Industrial Music. His guests are legendary punk rocker Martin Atkins, co-founder/owner of Chicago based vinyl pressing plant Smashed Plastic John Lombardo and Dark Matter Coffee founder Jesse Diaz. These three entrepreneurs are impacting culture in the Windy City. Don't miss these conversations.

Personalisation is possibly “the worst idea we have come across in digital marketing,” per B2B Institute's John Lombardo – even Amazon can't do it properly. “Find the biggest things that matter to the biggest group of buyers – that's the real commercial opportunity,” per Lombardo. He thinks 1:1 personalisation ultimately leads to a surveillance state. The downturn-induced swing back to performance over brand is another big mistake. “It's survival, I get it … But you can't just keep on adding up the short-terms and expect some sort of long-term strategy.” Former performance purist, Maria Grivas, now CEO at Mindshare, thinks performance marketers are much maligned – and are targeting longer-term growth as well as immediate gains. The problem is that CFOs demand demonstrable growth metrics. That means marketing to finance, per Lombardo, should be the “most urgent” CMO 2023 agenda item, “otherwise we get our budgets cut”. Elly Bloom, Executive Marketing, Business & Private Banking at NAB, is doing just that, using market mix modelling (MMM) to demonstrate which investments are generating returns in hard business terms – and where to spend next. “It's been invaluable”, says Bloom. Lombardo doubts econometric models can accurately prove where marketing is moving the needle – but thinks even demonstrating attempted due diligence to CFOs via MMM serves its purpose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big 12's blockbuster media deal with ESPN and Fox Sports gets top billing on this week's pod as Andrew Marchand and John Ourand discuss the fallout from the story Ourand broke with Michael Smith over the weekend. The duo goes in-depth with a story Marchand broke earlier this week about Amazon's plans to produce daily sports talk studio shows. They also highlight the NWSL championship game's primetime performance on CBS and offer a quick preview for when they take the podcast live at the Media Innovators conference in New York at the end of this month.   Fox Sports and NFL Network's Peter Schrager joins as this week's Big Get and talks about how he was able to break into the business and how he got his start on the “Good Morning Football” morning show. One of the most plugged-in people on the NFL beat, Schrager talks about how he approaches the beat. A big fan of the sports media business, Schrager offers his thoughts on Sean McVay's media future and identifies the current players he thinks will make the transition to broadcasting.   Mentioned this week: Bob Wischusen, Max Duggan, Kendre Miller, Chris Russo, Sean McVay, Joe Davis, John Lombardo, Nick Dawson, Burke Magnus, Mark Silverman, Brett Yormark, LeBron James, Maverick Carter, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Charles Barkley, Michael Jordan, Jimmy Pitaro, Luis Silberwasser, Craig Moffett, Michael Nathanson, Brian Roberts, Sean McManus, Pete Bevacqua, Brad Zager, Cam Rising, Petros Papadakis, Bryson Barnes, Kyle Whittingham, Jeff Levering, Al Michaels, Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt, Michael Smith, Michael Davies, Cari Champion, Madelyn Burke, Master Tesfatsion, Pat McAfee, Stephen A. Smith, Dan Weinberg, Jen Sabatelle, Chris Ripley, Rob Weisbord, Robert Saleh, Paul Rudd, Ken Dorsey, Adam Amin, Bill Simmons, Ralph Wiley, Lou D'Ermilio, Bill Burr, Keith Richards, Jim Nantz, Rey Ordóñez, John Vander Wal, Alex Riethmiller, Kyle Brandt, Kay Adams, Nate Burleson, Pete Radovich, Troy Aikman, Joe Buck, Cris Collinsworth, Mike Tirico, Cam Newton, Ron Rivera, Derek Anderson, Steven Drummond, Brandon Beane, Odell Beckham Jr., Roger Goodell, Adam Schefter, Ian Rapoport, Jay Glazer, Christian McCaffrey, Matthew Stafford, Aaron Donald, Cooper Kupp, Mike Francesa, Kirk Herbstreit, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Travis Kelce, Rob Gronkowski, Shannon Sharpe, Tony Gonzalez, Greg Olsen, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Mark Sanchez, Chase Daniel, Colt McCoy, Kyler Murray, John Fetterman, Mehmet Oz, Jamie Erdahl, Ian Eagle, Tua Tagovailoa, Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts, Jason McCourty, Devin McCourty, Bill Belichick, Sean Payton, Charissa Thompson, Charles Woodson, Michael Vick, Jennifer Aniston, Brian Rolapp, Hans Schroeder, Alberto Riveron, Walt Coleman IV, Deshaun Watson, Judy Battista, Daniel Snyder, Jerome from Manhattan, Yao Ming, Bob Weir, Casey Jones, Jacob Ullman, Richard Jefferson, Kyrie Irving, Ryan Ruocco, Alex Jones, Acie Wyatt, Chris Mason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many musicians, waiting for their new record to be pressed, have mused to themselves about starting a vinyl manufacturing business, but John Lombardo actually put a real plan together with 3 other friends to create Smashed Plastic here in Chicago. John pieced together this coalition from his life and times within the music business as a record store guy, a tour manager, and with his own bands in the Cleveland music scene and it has seen unbelievable success despite the slow downs in manufacturing since the pandemic because of supply chain issues among others. Smashed Plastic set out to create a new standard of ordering online transparency between artist and manufacturer instead of the long-standing model of little communication and no sense of progress through the process. Illuminating rap with a hard working change-maker. 

We've got a lot more first rate Supreme Court analysis for you in today's pod. David and Sarah break down the most recent cert grant announcements and the court's refusal to hear some contentious cases involving interstate conflict, transgender bathroom access, and marijuana. They then dive into the Supreme Court's opinion in Lombardo v. City of St. Louis, which asked a lower court to reevaluate whether police used excessive force in kneeling on the back of a handcuffed suspect who later died. Also, Sarah gives her thoughts on Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid, a property law dispute involving union recruiting that divided the Supreme Court along even ideological lines. Finally, David and Sarah discuss a heated confrontation at the 5th Circuit about a case involving police officers who tased a person soaked in gasoline and set him on fire.   Show Notes: -Thomas statement on federal marijuana laws -John Lombardo v. City of St. Louis, Missouri -Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid -5th Circuit ruling on police incineration -5th Circuit ruling on en banc petition (and Justice Willett's dissent) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many of us would give our right arm just to attend a live concert right now. The energy, the connection, the music – to feel like a part of something bigger than ourselves. Song Division knows all about the science of music. And they have good news for us: music for virtual events can be just as compelling as an arena concert. In today’s #EventIcons, Sarah welcomes Andy Sharpe, Sam McNeill, and John Lombardo from Song Division. As professionals in music and entertainment, they know everything about the power of music for virtual events. Engaging virtual audiences can be challenging, but these guys know how to bring smiles to people’s faces even in these trying times. They definitely charmed our lovely host with a song, written especially for her.

Many of us would give our right arm just to attend a live concert right now. The energy, the connection, the music – to feel like a part of something bigger than ourselves. Song Division knows all about the science of music. And they have good news for us: music for virtual events can be just as compelling as an arena concert. In today’s #EventIcons, Sarah welcomes Andy Sharpe, Sam McNeill, and John Lombardo from Song Division. As professionals in music and entertainment, they know everything about the power of music for virtual events. Engaging virtual audiences can be challenging, but these guys know how to bring smiles to people’s faces even in these trying times. They definitely charmed our lovely host with a song, written especially for her.

S2:E55 John Lombardo and Jackie Hart - The 5 Key Considerations to Choosing a Sales Software Heidi J. Ellsworth virtually travels to Estimating Edge to visit with Jackie Hart and John Lombardo on this Roofing Road Trips Podcast. Jackie and John lead the industry on software sales that make a difference to customers. Both longtime salespeople talk about the importance of relationship sales that help roofing companies understand pain points and needs when it comes to estimating software. This podcast will offer a look into the importance of matching software to culture to company vision and the sales people that can make or break finding the right fit.

Tonight we had our friend John Lombardo Host of the Common Ground Vlog on FB live. It is a Political Vlog that Does just what the title says, find common ground with all different types of schools of political thought and ideologies through simple conversation. He is a soothing voice in today's political climate. It was a pleasure to talk with him.Follow Common Ground @ https://www.facebook.com/commongroundvlog/Email us at: getheavypodcast@gmail.comListen to audio on all major Podcast formats.please rate and review.Watch us @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo8wwIF25p2miEG2neoUv2w/Follow All things Get Heavy @https://linktr.ee/GetheavypodPlease enjoyCraig, Jon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/getheavypodcast/support

Bill King is joined by John Lombardo and Ben Fischer to discuss players, teams and leagues increasingly getting involved in the political process. Finally, Executive Editor and Publisher Abe Madkour shares what he's keeping an eye on this week.

Bill King is joined by John Lombardo and Ted Keith to talk more about the NBA's new revenue streams. Then, a deeper dive into the sponsorship landscape around sports betting for teams in all four leagues. Finally, Executive Editor and Publisher Abe Madkour shares what he's keeping an eye on this week.

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Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins joins John Lombardo to provide insight into playing in the bubble and what could come next for his team and the league.

Bill King is joined by John Lombardo to discuss the NBA’s return in Orlando. Then, Abe Madkour stops by to talk about the stories he’s watching this week in sports business.

Bill King and John Lombardo discuss the NBA’s restart plan in July and how Disney World could live up to their moniker as the “Happiest Place on Earth” at least for basketball fans.

John Lombardo, Major League Scout with the Boston Red Sox dives into everything in the day of a scout and how the player side of the baseball industry is changing and changing fast!

Bill King is joined by John Lombardo in this week's First Look. They discuss the PGA Tour's return without spectators, which typically drove sizable revenue from ticket and hospitality sales. Then, Abe Madkour stops by to talk about the stories he's following this week in sports business.

Bill King, Eric Prisbell and John Lombardo discuss the Paycheck Protection Program and how the federal government’s emergency loan program can have an impact in the sports industry.

This week, writers John Lombardo and Ben Fischer join Bill King in the virtual studio to discuss all things pandemic, how the industry is adjusting, and if it’s possible to know when the games will resume.

This week, writers Bill King, Adam Stern and John Lombardo discuss how the shake-up in sports is affecting NASCAR and NBA efforts to engage with fans and still compete in some fashion. Also, Publisher and Executive Editor Abe Madkour speaks about the stark realities of the business, and the importance of working together to prepare for the future.

This week, we sit down to survey the sports landscape after a tumultuous week. Writers Bill King, John Lombardo and Michael Smith share their thoughts on how the sports standstill will have wide-ranging implications for stakeholders in all sectors of the industry.

The sports world has been turned upside down by the coronavirus. WBEZ sports contributor Cheryl Raye Stout and Sports Business Journal reporter John Lombardo join Reset with the latest.

This week, writers Bill King and John Lombardo look into the details of the PGA Tour’s new media rights deals with CBS, NBC and Golf Channel that will average $700 million per year over nine years. Then, writer Michael Smith joins the call to discuss our cover story on Gonzaga Athletic Director Mike Roth.

Bill King is joined by John Lombardo and Mark Burns to talk about how the NBA and NHL head towards their respective playoff pushes with COVID-19 casting a shadow over the sporting world.

Bill King is joined by John Lombardo and Mark Burns to talk about how the NBA and NHL head towards their respective playoff pushes with COVID-19 casting a shadow over the sporting world.

This week, writers Mark J. Burns and Bill King talk Major League Soccer and its humble beginnings as the league prepares to launch its 25th season. Then, writer John Lombardo takes a look at the exposure jersey patches are generating for NBA teams. Finally, Publisher and Executive Editor Abe Madkour joins the podcast to talk about the NFL's upcoming CBA and Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik's approach with his rebranded Vinik Sports Group.

This week, writers Bill King and Michael Smith dive into our story on the College Football Playoff as it reaches the halfway point of its 12-year ESPN deal. Then, writer John Lombardo joins the call to add to our colorful story out this week on the origins of the Palace of Auburn Hills.

Sam Robertson begins with a prophetic and encouraging word for the church, followed by Linn Hise. Pastor Mike Thomas continues by reflecting on the past Sunday's message by Pastor Chuck Waldrup, adding a few thoughts. He tells of how he had been reflecting over this year, seeing what God is doing and where He is leading The Ark. He cautions against overly departmentalizing our lives as we form the community of God, making sure we forgive others. After the message, in continuation with the theme of community and sound, John Lombardo mentions the sound of the shofar and admits to holding back a word that God told him to give. Melba Randolph continues by describing the different woods in a piano that all make different sounds like how we have different sounds ourselves. Senator Ralph Hise finishes by describing the significance of the ringing of bells, answering Pastor Mike's question from earlier; his son Thomas also adds a quick word.

10,000 Maniacs special with Steve Gustafson talking about life in music, recording, the creative process & much much more The band was formed as Still Life in 1981 in Jamestown, New York, by Dennis Drew (keyboards), Steven Gustafson (bass), Chet Cardinale (drums), Robert Buck (guitar and Newhouse's ex-husband) and Teri Newhouse (vocalist and Buck's ex-wife). Gustafson invited Natalie Merchant, who was 17 at the time, to do some vocals. John Lombardo, who was in a band called The Mills (along with brother guitarist/vocalists Mark Liuzzo and Paul Liuzzo and drummer Mike Young) and used to play occasionally with Still Life, was invited to join permanently on guitar and vocals. Newhouse and Cardinale left the band in July, and Merchant became the main singer. Various drummers came and left. The band changed its name to Burn Victims and then to 10,000 Maniacs after the low-budget horror movie Two Thousand Maniacs!. They performed as 10,000 Maniacs for the first time on Labor Day, September 7, 1981, with a line-up of Merchant, Lombardo, Buck, Drew, Gustafson, and Tim Edborg on drums. Edborg left and Bob "Bob O Matic" Wachter was on drums for most of the 1981 gigs. Tired of playing cover songs—though their first notable American hit was a cover of the Cat Stevens hit "Peace Train"—the band started to write their own music, usually with Merchant handling the lyrics and Lombardo the music. In March 1982, with Jim Foti on drums, the band recorded an EP album called Human Conflict Number Five. More gigs followed in 1982. During this time they lived in Atlanta, Georgia for a short while at the encouragement of friends who said that many gigs were available there. Discouraged by the lack of actual gigs, and by having to sell plasma and rake leaves to buy food, the band moved back to Jamestown in November 1982 to regroup. At the beginning of 1983, Jerry Augustyniak joined the band as their permanent drummer. The Maniacs met Augustyniak when they played in Buffalo, New York, where he was in a punk band called The Stains. Between March and July, the band recorded songs for a second record, Secrets of the I Ching, their debut full-length album, which was pressed by Mark Records for the band's own label Christian Burial Music. The record was well received by critics and caught the attention of respected BBC Radio 1 DJ John Peel in London. One song, "My Mother the War", turned out to be a minor hit in the United Kingdom, and entered the independent singles chart. The band toured extensively during 1983 and 1984, and played gigs in the UK. Peter Leak, an Englishman living in New York City, became interested in the band, made contact and was made their manager. With the help of Leak and Elektra Records A & R man Howard Thompson, 10,000 Maniacs signed to Elektra in November 1984. In the spring of 1985, they recorded their second full-length album, The Wishing Chair, in London at Livingston Studios, with Joe Boyd as producer. Though the album was not a blockbuster hit, its status as the band's major label debut did win it some notice, and it received significant critical acclaim. Co-founder Lombardo left 10,000 Maniacs during a rehearsal on July 14, 1986. The remaining five members started recording a new album in Los Angeles with Peter Asher as the producer. In My Tribe, a more pop-rock oriented record, was released on July 7, 1987. The album stayed on the charts for 77 weeks, peaking at No. 37, and established a large U.S. audience for the group. It was also well received in the UK. The album originally contained "Peace Train". It was removed from subsequent pressings after Cat Stevens (now Yusuf Islam) made comments implying he agreed with a death Fatwa against author Salman Rushdie. 10,000 Maniacs' next album, 1989's Blind Man's Zoo, hit No. 13 and went gold, further increasing the group's following. In May 1989, the British music magazine NME reported that 10,000 Maniacs had won the songwriter category prize at the New York Music Awards. In 1990, with the help of Lombardo, they remastered their first two records, Human Conflict Number Five and Secrets of the I Ching, and released them as a compilation called Hope Chest: The Fredonia Recordings 1982-1983. Lombardo and Mary Ramsey, who had formed a folk act called John & Mary, opened gigs for the Maniacs on the Hope Chest Tour in 1990. In 1991, during the recordings of a new album, Merchant revealed to the other members that she would be leaving 10,000 Maniacs for a solo career in two years' time. The new album, Our Time in Eden, was released on September 29, 1992. In 1993, the band performed at the MTV Inaugural Ball for President Clinton in January and on MTV Unplugged on April 21. Merchant announced her departure from the band on MTV on August 5, 1993, saying she "didn't want art by committee anymore." The MTV Unplugged album was released on October 26, 1993. "The last 10,000 Maniacs gig was the first time I'd got drunk in nearly two years," Merchant later recalled. "I laughed a lot and threw lots of flowers out of the hotel window."

John Lombardo is a Lieutenant for Weymouth FD and a member of the Massachusetts National Guard. We discuss the parallels and difference between fire department and military leadership, fitness standards, sleep deprivation, passion and much more.

Behind-the-scenes at Leaders Meet: Innovation | Ted Leonsis' warning on sports betting | Sheila Johnson (5.20) on diversity and the WNBA | Kristin Bernert (28.30) on enhancing the experience at MSG. Episode 50 of the Leaders Sport Business Podcast lifts back the curtain on the Leaders Meet: Innovation event at BAFTA in London on 17th January and features conversations with Monumental Sports & Entertainment Co-Owner and Vice-Chair Sheila Johnson, SBJ basketball writer John Lombardo, and Madison Square Garden Company SVP of Business Operations Kristin Bernert. On the agenda: - The NBA's approach to sports betting; - Sheila Johnson on opening the doors for women and people of colour in sport; - The future prospects of the WNBA; - How the World's Most Famous Arena remains so famous; - Celebrity outreach programmes for the Knicks' front row.

Come to Coastal Connecticut with the August 17 edition of TRAVEL ITCH RADIO as Dan Schlossberg and Priscilla Ann Willis interview John Lombardo, general manager of the handsome Saybrook Point Inn, Marina, and Spa. Hear about its multiple amenities, its location in historic Old Saybrook, and its proximity to the history of Mystic and the mystery of Long Island Sound. Listen live at 8p EDT on iTunes or BlogTalkRadio.com.

I've known Joe and John Lombardo since the mid-1990s, when I met them while working at a restaurant called Marie Callender's in Ventura, California. As an alienated, nerdy teenager, I looked up to the Lombardo brothers as models of a different kind of man than the jocks and surfers I was surrounded by in high school. In hindsight, they were my first encounter with hipsterism, and they taught me a lot about being cool. In this conversation, they tell me about their own upbringing, how they came to punk music as a saving grace, encounters with Kurt Cobain, Courtney Love, and Richard Simmons, and why they think the alternative rock scene of the 1990s was the last great moment in American counterculture.