Podcast appearances and mentions of John Oliver

Kappy tells us about his doctor's visit yesterday. He is now worried about controling his blood pressure and does it during the show. He wants to live past 80. Sedano found a clip from John Oliver as he poke fun at Kappy's favorite show Reacher. Plus, the guys go over Kappys meds that help him control his blood pressure. (We are just talking about Kappy's situation- We Are Not Doctors) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On episode 1211 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe, Joshua Baldwin and Melodie Aikels dive into the latest All My Children, Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives and The Young and the Restless headlines and storylines, including: Kelly Rip and Mark Consuelos are developing two All My Children movies for Lifetime and one of the movies is being written by Jamey Giddens and Ron Carlivati.  Sheila follow Steffy to Italy on The Bold and the Beautiful.  Why is Finn such a bad husband? Should Steffy end up pregnant with Carter's baby? Dani's feelings for Bill are manifesting in dangerous ways on Beyond the Gates. The Dupree's heads spun when she called Bill her husband at the hospital. Andre's past is coming back to haunt him.  Theo and Abe learn Lexi is dying on Days of Our Lives. Why is Dimitri become "icky" in terms of how he engages with Leo? John Oliver's cameo has social media buzzing.  Curtis if found guilty on General Hospital. Jacinda skips down after drugging Willow. Who would believe that Jason is out of the mob? Joshua Morrow is spinning shit into sugar with Nick's storyline on The Young and the Restless. Y&R is very hard to watch while we wait for the new writing team's scripts to debut.  All this and more on the latest Daytime Confidential podcast! Bluesky: @DCConfidential, LukeKerr, JillianBowe, Josh Baldwin, and Melodie Aikels. Facebook: Daytime Confidential Subscribe to Daytime Confidential on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify.

What if you feel like you don't know enough about the Bible to really make a difference? In this episode, the guys welcome back Dr. John Trent to talk about the incredible impact one person can have on the lives of others—even when they may feel like they don't have much to offer. John shares the powerful story of one man who made a difference in his life and the lives of his friends. It's a reminder that God doesn't need us to know everything. He simply asks us to trust Him with what we do know and be willing to use it. You may never know how much your small acts of faith, encouragement, or obedience can impact someone else. Don't underestimate the little things. God can use them for something much bigger than you realize. Check out Johns Book and all of his resources here: https://www.strongfamilies.com/ Get your own Wake up Guide and seven day reset: https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/the-wake-up-guide Join our weekly mens study - Adrenaline Shot - every Thursday morning at 6:45 am Central. https://soldiersforfaith.com/bible_study/soldiers-adrenaline-shot/ Join the Brotherhood on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EZL78qtya/ Pick up your own copy of More Than You at www.morethanyoubook.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Known Legacy: Best of Series(00:02:00) - Question of the Day(00:02:13) - Summertime Highlights(00:03:19) - Jimmy Kimmel on His Summer Sabbatical(00:05:36) - John Trent(00:06:04) - John Oliver on Driving a Dog From Seattle to Phoenix(00:07:50) - John Graham on His Journey to the Lord(00:12:15) - Billy Graham(00:14:56) - John 3:8-(00:19:07) - Determining the Right Father for You(00:21:43) - Dads and the Life of Walking(00:25:12) - How to Love Each Other(00:30:09) - John Smith on The Known Legacy Podcast

Tucker Carlson has some wild takes on nuclear weapons and transgenderism. Let's see if he's right. Lindsay Clancy is on trial for the murder of her three children, a crime that she doesn't deny. She's pleading insanity. However, does being mentally ill mean you aren't held legally responsible for the crimes you commit? John Oliver has a problem with children in the womb being considered, well, people. Guess he's looking to move to Massachusetts. GUEST: Josh Firestine Link to today's sources: https://www.louderwithcrowder.com/sources-august-18-2026 Tip creators, not the platform with Rumble Wallet. Get started with Rumble Wallet and use the code CROWDER5 to claim $5 in US Stablecoin (USA₮)! Download now: http://wallet.rumble.com/crowder Void where prohibited. No purchase necessary. Offer available to US residents only. Offer not available in New York State. Must be 18+. Offer is available for a limited time and for the first 1000 wallets activated and funded. Restrictions apply. Details and full official rules available at http://rumble.com/promoofficialrules. This is a paid advertisement for Rumble Wallet. Rumble is compensating me for this ad. Go to http://kalshi.com/r/crowder and $10 credit on your first $10 trade Foundation Daily is made up of premium ingredients to reduce inflammation and stress and promote clean energy and mental clarity. Subscribe now and receive 40% off for life. https://foundationdaily.com/ Share clips from the show! Where to get clips: Telegram: http://t.me/LWCClips Discord: https://discord.gg/nfRAZxEbAV Join Rumble Premium to watch this show every day! http://louderwithcrowder.com/Premium Want to be informed? Check out the 3-in-3 podcast. Here's the best path to victory on the most debated topics: https://threekeyfacts.com/ Get your favorite LWC gear: https://crowdershop.com/ Bite-Sized Content: https://rumble.com/c/CrowderBits Subscribe to my podcast: https://www.louderwithcrowder.com/podcast FOLLOW ME: Website: https://louderwithcrowder.com/ X: https://x.com/scrowder Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/louderwithcrowder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevencrowderofficial Music by @Pogo

Huge news for lawyers: You can now listen to Strict Scrutiny for CLE credits in California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Washington, and Oregon! More info at crooked.com/strict_cleKate is joined by Liz Oyer, former DOJ pardon attorney and federal public defender, to tick through last week's news. Among the items covered: Todd Blanche's swearing-in by lackey Emil Bove, the latest attempt by the administration to expand executive privilege, the renewed vendetta against the Fed's Lisa Cook, and John Roberts' Substack debut…That's right, the Chief is out here postin'. Then, a conversation with Julia Angwin and Ami Fields-Meyer about their new book, On Courage: How to Be a Dissident in an Age of Fear. Check out Liz's podcast, Is This Really Legal?.Favorite things: Kate: Just Security's Reinvention Blueprints; One Woman's Message From the Hell of ICE Detention, Maryam Tahmasebi; John Oliver on the DOJ; Trump's catering cart caper  Liz:How to Rule the World: An Education in Power at Stanford University, Theo Baker; The Things We Never Say, Elizabeth Strout; Ponies (Peacock) Follow us on Instagram, Threads, and BlueskyGet tickets for STRICT SCRUTINY LIVE on November 6th in Washington, DC: Crookedcon.comBuy Melissa's book, The U.S. Constitution: A Comprehensive and Annotated Guide for the Modern ReaderBuy Leah's book, Lawless, now out in paperbackFollow us on Instagram, Threads, and BlueskyFor a transcript of an episode of Strict Scrutiny please email transcripts@crooked.com

August 16, 2026Join hosts Tony Moore, Michael Mattes, Justin Hareld, and Araceli Aviles, as they recap episodes of Days of Our Lives from the week of August 10-14, 2026.This week on Dishin' Days, Lexie's family realizes she is not well, the Kiriakis family prepares to lose everything, Stephanie makes a sacrifice, and Leo agrees to stay with Dimitri. Special guest star John Oliver makes his debut as Devlin St. John, a water inspector who gets the full Salem treatment (slaps and all).Be sure to follow us on all social media platforms:Facebook: DishinDaysShowInstagram: @dishindaysTwitter: dishindays

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!Rules, Courts, and ConsequencesFrance to ban unsolicited telemarketing calls from August 11France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s'Pervert glasses': Backlash against Meta's smart glasses growsFlightAware Sues Kalshi Over Flight Cancellation Prediction MarketsInfrastructure Under StrainWater system controllers don't belong on the internet, says ex-NSA chief after suspected Iran attacksIs Your Website Down? Outage Hits Hosting Provider NamecheapLook Up: The Sky AboveNASA figured out how to keep its 48-year-old Voyager 2 probe running for yet another yearSpace mirrors could ruin astronomy — and your eyesSun-Powered EverythingPlug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. BackyardsAptera Solar EVWeird and WackyFenix Flexin isn't even denying using AI to make 'Rubberz' anymoreAI agent hacks gym to get its owner spot in pilates classPerson Hides Prompt Injection in Legal Filing Telling AI to Side With ThemPeople are finding out firsthand why you 'can't' pour water down the Hoover DamBuc-ee's dodges John Oliver to sue another small businessTech Rec:Sanjay - The Seinfeld ChroniclesAdam - Claude to grocery shopFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y'all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/analogue/252 http://relay.fm/analogue/252 I'm the Big Dog 252 Casey Liss and Myke Hurley Trips were taken and they were successful! Trips were taken and they were successful! clean 4787 Subtitle: Disappointment on the Hershey HighwayTrips were taken and they were successful! This episode of Analog(ue) is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Saily: Affordable eSIM plans for international travel. Use code 'analogue' for 15% off. Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code ANALOGUE with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code ANALOGUE. Links and Show Notes: Support Analog(ue) with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Stationery Fest The Inn at Montchanin VillageThe Delaware hotel that Declan selected. Tony's Chocolonely Chocolate: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Ungeniused #190: Buc-ee's The cult of Buc-ee'sYouTuber Phil Edwards explains what Buc-ees is all about. Buc-ee's dodges John Oliver to sue another small business Buc-Off ShopLast Week Tonight's merchandise shop, implicitly challenging Buc-ees to sue. Ride or Die Ted Lasso Season 4 The Wow! Signal by Muse Tom Holland and Jon Bernthal Team U

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/analogue/252 http://relay.fm/analogue/252 Casey Liss and Myke Hurley Trips were taken and they were successful! Trips were taken and they were successful! clean 4787 Subtitle: Disappointment on the Hershey HighwayTrips were taken and they were successful! This episode of Analog(ue) is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Saily: Affordable eSIM plans for international travel. Use code 'analogue' for 15% off. Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code ANALOGUE with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code ANALOGUE. Links and Show Notes: Support Analog(ue) with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Stationery Fest The Inn at Montchanin VillageThe Delaware hotel that Declan selected. Tony's Chocolonely Chocolate: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Ungeniused #190: Buc-ee's The cult of Buc-ee'sYouTuber Phil Edwards explains what Buc-ees is all about. Buc-ee's dodges John Oliver to sue another small business Buc-Off ShopLast Week Tonight's merchandise shop, implicitly challenging Buc-ees to sue. Ride or Die Ted Lasso Season 4 The Wow! Signal by Muse Tom Holland and Jon Bern

An absolutely jam-packed, mid-August episode of Breakfast All Day. Here's what we've got for you: THE END OF OAK STREET. Suburbia and dinosaurs and divorce! This isn't a Spielberg movie, but it sure feels like it. Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella and Christian Convery star as a family who wake up and discover that their pleasant cul-de-sac has been picked up and plopped down in the prehistoric era. From writer-director David Robert Mitchell. In theaters. TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA. We're catching up with Jane Schoenbrun's follow-up to "I Saw the TV Glow" as it expands into more theaters. Hannah Einbinder stars as a queer filmmaker who's reinvigorating a problematic horror franchise, with hopes that its reclusive, original Final Girl (Gillian Anderson) will star. Funny, thoughtful, self-aware and brimming with clever details. In theaters. THE WRONG GIRLS. Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat co-star as stoner best friends who stumble across a mysterious substance that gives them unexpected powers, sort of? The feature debut from writer-director Dylan Meyer (Stewart's wife) is a larky romp across Los Angeles. Maybe it helps if you're high, too. Co-starring LaKeith Stanfield, Kate McKinnon, Seth Rogen and Kumail Nanjiani. In theaters. MOVIE NEWS LIVE! What a treat! The great Dave White (Alonso's husband) joined our Friday livestream, so this went extra long. Among the many topics we covered were the latest in the Paramount/Warner Bros. merger, Nikki from "Obsession" joining Universal's Halloween Horror Nights, Nicholas Hoult joining the "Harry Potter" series and John Oliver's soap opera run. We're here Fridays at Noon Pacific.  Thanks so much for starting your weekend with us! Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

This week, we discuss Zuckerberg's open source AI manifesto, GPUs as securitizable assets, and who actually gets AI ROI. Plus, Buc-ee's goes to war over beavers. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 585 Runner-up Titles Law of Unintended Consequences We're not lawyers, we just have common sense Trillion-dollar open source company The Meta Manifesto I don't think self-awareness is their strong point. Using AI to fight AI Put me as a strong maybe. Rundown Days after John Oliver's dare, Buc-ee's sues again Meta's Big AI Week The Future is for Everyone Meta Unveils ‘Open Source' Version of Its Most Powerful A.I. Model Meta debuts first AI coding agent to take on Anthropic and OpenAI Superintelligence is a dragon Mistral Is in the Right Place at the Right Time The AI Money Machine Nvidia lines up $500 billion in financing as CEO Jensen Huang tells CNBC his chips are ‘investable asset' 48% of Google Cloud Revenue Next Year Could Come From Just 2 Companies That Have Still Never Turned a Profit Datadog Says Lower Usage From Major AI Customer Could Dent Growth Relevant to your Interests New Orleans will use AI to answer 911 calls instead of a human OpenAI's new AI smart speaker will reportedly sell for between $300 and $400 TechCrunch OpenAI acquires presentation startup NextSlide A road trip through the data center debate A Top OpenAI Executive Steps Down Cloudflare OS: an open platform for agents, apps, and work Introducing Kitesurf: The agent-first browser that runs in V8 isolates on Cloudflare Workers The next generation of MCP How a simple request for AI to book a gym class exposed a major threat Nonsense Buc-off Sponsors Signadot: making sure AI-written code actually works. Conferences WeAreDevelopers NA, Sept 23-25, 2026, Discount Code: DEVPOD50 25 Free Tickets AI Connect, Aug 22nd, 2026 - Riga, Latvia, Coté speaking. DevOpsDays Graz, Sept 4-5, 2026 Cloud Foundry Summit, Sept. 21st to 22nd, Heidelberg, Coté speaking. DevOpsDays Rockies, Sept. 22 – 23, 2026, Discount Code: 26DODSWEDEFTALK DevOpsDays Dallas, Sept 28-29, 2026 DevOpsDays Vilnius, Sep 30 - Oct 1, 2006 DevOpsDays Istanbul, Oct 24th, 2026, Coté keynoting. VMware User Group, Orlando, Oct 20-22, 2026 Cloud Native Denmark, Nov 19th, 2026, Copenhagen, Coté keynoting. SCALE 24x Pasadena, CA, April 1-4, 2027 SDT News & Community Join our Slack community Email the show: questions@softwaredefinedtalk.com Free stickers: Email your address to stickers@softwaredefinedtalk.com Follow us on social media: Twitter, Threads, Mastodon, LinkedIn, BlueSky Watch us on: Twitch, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok Book offer: Use code SDT for $20 off "Digital WTF" by Coté Sponsor the show Sponsor more podcasts with Failover Media Recommendations Brandon: Furious on Hulu Matt: NearbyWiki Reading Maps Infrastructure Frontiers podcast Coté: IncomphrensibleMedia.com Elgato Teleprompter TelepromterPro+

This week on Friends Like Us, Host Marina Franklin talks with Chanel Ali and Sarah Cooper about Chanel's Solo Show-Relative Stranger, Sarah's Work on Survival Of The Thickest, and hot topics! Sarah Cooper is a stand-up comedian, writer, actor and producer. As a comedian, she shares observational takes on the news, relationships, identity, technology and the corporate world. Her books include 100 Tricks to Appear Smart in Meetings (2016), How to Be Successful without Hurting Men's Feelings (2018), and her debut memoir Foolish: Tales of Assimilation, Determination and Humiliation (2023). Cooper went viral in 2020 with her Trump lip-sync videos, leading to Netflix special Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine, and appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The View and the New York Times Best Performers list. She's appeared in Jerry Seinfeld's directorial debut Unfrosted: The Pop-tart Story (2024). She currently appears as Sydney in Netflix's Survival of the Thickest. Chanel Ali You know Chanel Ali from Netflix's Dash and Lily or her time on MTV's Girl Code. Originally from Philly, her storyteller-like style and commanding stage presence allowed her to conquer the NYC comedy scene as a crowd favorite. She boasts two Comedy Central specials, an album, and the fact that she drinks way more than you. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf. Writer for HBO's 'Divorce' and the new Tracy Morgan show on Paramount Plus: 'Crutch  

Johnny Mac delivers poolside comedy news, critiquing Jimmy Fallon's interviewing while replaying Fallon's chat with Shane Gillis about Gillis selling over 76,000 tickets for a Philadelphia show featuring guests including Meek Mill, Bam Margera, Dave Chappelle and Three 6 Mafia. He highlights a trailer and release date for Conan O'Brien Must Go season three (August 21). John Oliver draws backlash from the Rialto Police Department after an HBO segment about privately owned security cameras and alleged permit pressure. The Hollywood Reporter profiles Jimmy Kimmel, who discusses reactions to his unscheduled vacation, hosting Millionaire, and awards rivals. Other items include Patton Oswalt praising HBO's The Pitt, Leslie Jones saying Woody Harrelson struggled in SNL rehearsals but excelled on-air, Jeff Dye and Laura Kightlinger disputing a “douche” Tesla windshield incident, Peacock's Amy Poehler archaeology comedy Dig (Nov. 23), and Eric Andre saying he won't return to Baltimore as John Cena defends the city. 00:20 Fallon vs Gillis Clip00:42 Gillis Record Crowd01:43 Surprise Guests Finale02:37 Conan Must Go Trailer03:20 John Oliver Police Spat04:26 Kimmel THR Interview06:04 Patton Oswalt Favorites06:55 Leslie Jones SNL Reveal07:34 Tesla Windshield Beef08:57 Peacock Dig Preview09:22 Eric Andre vs Baltimore Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

Welcome to Top Stories, we're heading back all the way to issue 129, where Andy and John Oliver ponder what you think of when you think of leadership, is it a brave blooded Terry Butcher, narcissist Kim Jong Il, or an Eastern European with a scar on his face stroking a hairless cat? Well, one of them has appointed their successor. Enjoy that? Why not subscribe to the Bugle now through our voluntary donation scheme at the bugle podcast dot com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Johnny Mac covers comedy news including Matt Rife facing backlash after replying to a paranormal investigator over an Instagram post promoting the Haunted Warren Museum (home of the Annabelle doll), with TMZ reporting missing context due to deleted comments and noting the pair charge up to $166 for admission, angering parts of the paranormal community. Bill Maher drew criticism for jokes about Ariana Grande's weight on HBO. John Oliver appears on Days of Our Lives for multiple episodes, while Adam Sandler has been spotted in Madison, New Jersey filming Grown Ups 3 with an extensive cast and local road closures. The LA Times profiles Anthony Jeselnik reflecting on career longevity and interest in fiction. Trevor Noah's Santa Barbara set is recapped, along with Johnny's reactions to Ted Lasso season four and Ricky Gervais' Alley Cats. Updates include new/announced specials and events for Tammy Pescatelli and Cory B, Amanda Knox's controversial Edinburgh Fringe debut, and late-night ratings led by Jimmy Fallon. 00:17 Matt Rife Backlash01:37 Bill Maher Ariana Joke02:13 Soap Opera Cameos02:33 Grown Ups 3 Filming03:41 Jeselnik Eyes Writing04:25 Trevor Noah Review05:51 TV Watch Thoughts06:43 New Specials Announced07:20 Amanda Knox Fringe Storm09:15 Late Night Ratings10:39 Green Pool SignoffBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

Ahead of the release of her book Reality TV For Snobs, Emmy Award winning writer Ali Barthwell (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver) joins the show to answer questions about Sex And The City and America's Next Top Model. We also talk about shattered DVD cases, Pikachu and Jamison Webb. Ali's book Reality TV For Snobs will be released on August 25th, so now is a great time to pre-order your copy. And don't forget about the audiobook version. For all things Ali Barthwell, visit alibarthwell.com. Follow Ali on Instagram and Twitter.

Click to Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Youtube-Subscribe-SoapDirt Days of our Lives 2-Week Spoilers for August 10-21, 2026 thrill with Leo Stark, played by Greg Rikaart, makes a surprising sacrifice, while Theo Carver, portrayed by Tyler Joseph Andrews, exhibits an unexpected edge. Noteworthy plotlines include Chanel Dupree, played by Raven Bowens, going into labor, and Chad DiMera, played by Conner Floyd, probing for answers.  DOOL spoilers suggest that EJ DiMera, played by Dan Feuerriegel, comes under scrutiny from Kate Roberts, played by Lauren Koslow, regarding his sister, Lexie Carver. There are hints of a potential secret regarding Johnny DiMera, played by Carson Boatman. A distraught Theo finds comfort in Lani Price, played by Sal Stowers, while Dimitri von Leuschner DiMera, played by Peter Porte, is determined to coerce Leo Stark into a relationship.  The debut of John Oliver in Days of our Lives is a highlight of the week, adding a layer of excitement to the unfolding drama. As the storyline progresses, the focus shifts to Rachel Black, played by Lorelei Olivia Mote, and Brady Black, portrayed by Eric Martsolf, having an emotional conversation about Kristen DiMera, portrayed by Stacy Haiduk. Xander Cook, played by Paul Telfer, decides to take a drastic step to save Titan, leading to tense encounters. More DOOL spoilers anticipate Abe Carver, played by James Reynolds, and Theo find themselves worrying about the missing Lexi. Lonnie comforts a grieving Abe as the truth about Lexi's situation is revealed. Amidst the high-stakes drama, Leo makes Dimitri a tempting offer, which may change the trajectory of their relationship. The two weeks end with several cliffhangers, including the transport of Lexi to the hospital, Chad confronting Kate, and the aftermath of John Oliver's visit.  This episode was hosted by Belynda Gates-Turner for the #1 Soap Opera Channel, Soap Dirt. Visit our Days of our Lives section of Soap Dirt: https://soapdirt.com/category/days-of-our-lives/ Listen to our Podcasts: https://soapdirt.podbean.com/ And Check out our always up-to-date Days of our Lives Spoilers page at: https://soapdirt.com/days-of-our-lives-spoilers/ Check Out our Social Media... Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoapDirtTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoapDirt Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soapdirt/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soapdirt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soapdirt/

#907: The U.S. economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July – a sharp miss from economists' expectation of an 83,000-job gain. Plus, more than 5,000 investors are still copying Leopold Aschenbrenner's trades, despite his hedge fund's meltdown. Burger King overtakes Wendy's as the nation's second-largest burger chain. Finally, buc-ee's dodges John Oliver to sue another small business. Come to our August trivia! https://mbdtrivianight-august2026.splashthat.com/  Grab tickets to our Performance Revue show! https://www.morningbrew.com/events/brew-performance-revue-2026?utm_campaign=performance_revue_2026&utm_source=mbd Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer Naomi Kanakia has spent her adult life reading the so-called “great books,” those classic works of literature which are–depending who you ask–either deeply unfashionable, or a time-honored testament to human accomplishment. With What's So Great About the Great Books: Why You Should Read Classic Literature (Even Though It May Destroy You) (Princeton UP, 2026) Kanakia, a devoted lay reader, unpacks popular anxieties surrounding classic writers like Milton, Tolstoy, and Proust. Using the unpretentious approach she has cultivated on her popular Substack, Woman of Letters, Kanakia addresses common reservations about the great books, questions about why we should bother with literature with dated politics, or books exceedingly difficult to read. For plenty of readers, particularly those who came of age in the last decade, the answers may not be clear. Kanakia offers an intriguing reminder to challenge ourselves, to look beyond the walls of the ideology we have constructed for ourselves. (Just don't ask her about “Leviathan” by Thomas Hobbes.) “What's So Great about the Great Books” is out now with Princeton University Press. Megan Peck Shub (AKA Galley Hag) is a writer, journalist, and a producer who has won Emmy and Peabody awards for her work on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on HBO. She previously worked on Finding Your Roots with Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the PBS history docuseries. Megan's eclectic slate runs the gamut from literature to pop culture to politics, with a particular focus where those topics intersect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Writer Naomi Kanakia has spent her adult life reading the so-called “great books,” those classic works of literature which are–depending who you ask–either deeply unfashionable, or a time-honored testament to human accomplishment. With What's So Great About the Great Books: Why You Should Read Classic Literature (Even Though It May Destroy You) (Princeton UP, 2026) Kanakia, a devoted lay reader, unpacks popular anxieties surrounding classic writers like Milton, Tolstoy, and Proust. Using the unpretentious approach she has cultivated on her popular Substack, Woman of Letters, Kanakia addresses common reservations about the great books, questions about why we should bother with literature with dated politics, or books exceedingly difficult to read. For plenty of readers, particularly those who came of age in the last decade, the answers may not be clear. Kanakia offers an intriguing reminder to challenge ourselves, to look beyond the walls of the ideology we have constructed for ourselves. (Just don't ask her about “Leviathan” by Thomas Hobbes.) “What's So Great about the Great Books” is out now with Princeton University Press. Megan Peck Shub (AKA Galley Hag) is a writer, journalist, and a producer who has won Emmy and Peabody awards for her work on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on HBO. She previously worked on Finding Your Roots with Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the PBS history docuseries. Megan's eclectic slate runs the gamut from literature to pop culture to politics, with a particular focus where those topics intersect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

Writer Naomi Kanakia has spent her adult life reading the so-called “great books,” those classic works of literature which are–depending who you ask–either deeply unfashionable, or a time-honored testament to human accomplishment. With What's So Great About the Great Books: Why You Should Read Classic Literature (Even Though It May Destroy You) (Princeton UP, 2026) Kanakia, a devoted lay reader, unpacks popular anxieties surrounding classic writers like Milton, Tolstoy, and Proust. Using the unpretentious approach she has cultivated on her popular Substack, Woman of Letters, Kanakia addresses common reservations about the great books, questions about why we should bother with literature with dated politics, or books exceedingly difficult to read. For plenty of readers, particularly those who came of age in the last decade, the answers may not be clear. Kanakia offers an intriguing reminder to challenge ourselves, to look beyond the walls of the ideology we have constructed for ourselves. (Just don't ask her about “Leviathan” by Thomas Hobbes.) “What's So Great about the Great Books” is out now with Princeton University Press. Megan Peck Shub (AKA Galley Hag) is a writer, journalist, and a producer who has won Emmy and Peabody awards for her work on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on HBO. She previously worked on Finding Your Roots with Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the PBS history docuseries. Megan's eclectic slate runs the gamut from literature to pop culture to politics, with a particular focus where those topics intersect.

Writer Naomi Kanakia has spent her adult life reading the so-called “great books,” those classic works of literature which are–depending who you ask–either deeply unfashionable, or a time-honored testament to human accomplishment. With What's So Great About the Great Books: Why You Should Read Classic Literature (Even Though It May Destroy You) (Princeton UP, 2026) Kanakia, a devoted lay reader, unpacks popular anxieties surrounding classic writers like Milton, Tolstoy, and Proust. Using the unpretentious approach she has cultivated on her popular Substack, Woman of Letters, Kanakia addresses common reservations about the great books, questions about why we should bother with literature with dated politics, or books exceedingly difficult to read. For plenty of readers, particularly those who came of age in the last decade, the answers may not be clear. Kanakia offers an intriguing reminder to challenge ourselves, to look beyond the walls of the ideology we have constructed for ourselves. (Just don't ask her about “Leviathan” by Thomas Hobbes.) “What's So Great about the Great Books” is out now with Princeton University Press. Megan Peck Shub (AKA Galley Hag) is a writer, journalist, and a producer who has won Emmy and Peabody awards for her work on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on HBO. She previously worked on Finding Your Roots with Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the PBS history docuseries. Megan's eclectic slate runs the gamut from literature to pop culture to politics, with a particular focus where those topics intersect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture

Writer Naomi Kanakia has spent her adult life reading the so-called “great books,” those classic works of literature which are–depending who you ask–either deeply unfashionable, or a time-honored testament to human accomplishment. With What's So Great About the Great Books: Why You Should Read Classic Literature (Even Though It May Destroy You) (Princeton UP, 2026) Kanakia, a devoted lay reader, unpacks popular anxieties surrounding classic writers like Milton, Tolstoy, and Proust. Using the unpretentious approach she has cultivated on her popular Substack, Woman of Letters, Kanakia addresses common reservations about the great books, questions about why we should bother with literature with dated politics, or books exceedingly difficult to read. For plenty of readers, particularly those who came of age in the last decade, the answers may not be clear. Kanakia offers an intriguing reminder to challenge ourselves, to look beyond the walls of the ideology we have constructed for ourselves. (Just don't ask her about “Leviathan” by Thomas Hobbes.) “What's So Great about the Great Books” is out now with Princeton University Press. Megan Peck Shub (AKA Galley Hag) is a writer, journalist, and a producer who has won Emmy and Peabody awards for her work on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on HBO. She previously worked on Finding Your Roots with Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the PBS history docuseries. Megan's eclectic slate runs the gamut from literature to pop culture to politics, with a particular focus where those topics intersect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day

Click to Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Youtube-Subscribe-SoapDirt Days of our Lives spoilers show that Dimitri von Leuschner DiMera (Peter Porte) finds himself obsessively spiraling out of control, while popular comedian John Oliver makes a surprising guest appearance, interacting with EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel), Rita Lesley (Maggie Carney), and Paulina Price (Jackee Harry). Chanel Dupree (Raven Bowens) is gearing up for labor, while Lexie Carver's (Nikki Crawford) life hangs by a thread. In a shocking turn of events, a perilous deal is being formulated in Alamania. Days of our Lives spoilers reveal that Kat (AnnaLynne McCord) grills EJ DiMera, while Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering) is on a mission to bring Gwen Rizczech (Emily O'Brien) back from Alamania to testify against EJ. Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson) contemplates moving into Joy Wesley's (AlexAnn Hopkins) room, but Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) is against it, leading to a hard decision that might affect their relationship. Meanwhile, Theo Carver (Tyler Joseph Andrews) struggles to keep a secret about his mother, Lexie, from his father, Abe Carver (James Reynolds). DOOL spoilers indicate that John Oliver's character makes his debut midweek, creating a stir in EJ's bedroom, while Xander Cook (Paul Telfer) and Phillip Kiriakis (John-Paul Lavoisier) scramble to salvage Titan after a massive financial blow. Later, Alex seeks Steve Johnson's (Stephen Nichols) help to save his relationship with Stephanie. Abe and Theo grapple with Lexie's sudden disappearance, and Chanel's pregnancy takes a dramatic turn, which sends shockwaves throughout the town. DOOL spoilers hint that Theo and Chad DiMera (Conner Floyd) make a devastating discovery in the DiMera mansion. Lani Price (Sal Stowers) stands by Abe, comforting him through the heart-wrenching ordeal.  You are listening to Belynda from Soap Dirt. The most listened to soap opera podcaster. Visit our Days of our Lives section of Soap Dirt: https://soapdirt.com/category/days-of-our-lives/ Listen to our Podcasts: https://soapdirt.podbean.com/ And Check out our always up-to-date Days of our Lives Spoilers page at: https://soapdirt.com/days-of-our-lives-spoilers/ Check Out our Social Media... Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoapDirtTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoapDirt Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soapdirt/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soapdirt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soapdirt/

Welcome to Top Stories, the show where we flick through the archives and find the Top Stories from a previous Bugle issue, today's episode issue number 178. Where Andy and John Oliver said goodbye to there time with the Times, as issue 178 of The Bugle came 2 short of a perfect darts score. The final Times Bugle Top Story, NUKE news, as the bulletin of atomic scientists have moved their doomsday clock 1 minute forward. Enjoy that? Why not subscribe to the Bugle now through our voluntary donation scheme at the bugle podcast dot com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LeBron's last harrah, wondering why Gen Z is choosing sleep over sex, how New Yorkers brave the streets, or just need a good laugh? We've got you! Join your host Marina Franklin with guests Sami Sour and Hollie Harper for the latest laughs and life lessons. Hollie Harper is a South Jersey comedian/writer/actress. In 2021 she created and co-exec-produced Hella Late! with Hollie Harper on BRIC TV for which she was nominated for best actress at 2021's NYC Web Fest. She was a recent semi-finalist in the NBC Standup Competition, won Best Actress at 2024's Act One, One Act Festival and just earned a Best Actress nomination by Broadway World for her performance in Melanie Goodreaux's "The Popes Of Farragut Street". Her live, sold-out comedy show "F.D.K." with Emily Flake was recently chosen for the Knockouts Women's Comedy Festival, the New York Comedy Festival and the IO Comedy Festival in Chicago. Sami Beason is a rising comedy talent from Denver, celebrated for their quick wit, authentic storytelling, and constant giggle. In 2024, they took home the Best of Fest award at the Colorado Springs Festival and now has a special on YouTube called "First Gen" through open bar. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf. Writer for HBO's 'Divorce' and the new Tracy Morgan show on Paramount Plus: 'Crutch  

Bradley is mad at Donna for telling him to watch a show on Netflix; Brad talks pickling and Dawn has news about her shortbread. The first hour ends with Blinded by the Item!In the second hour, Dawn talks about John Oliver's taunting of Buc-ee's and the rising star that is Prince Louie. Bradley is perplexed by the megafans of Heated Riverly trying to crash the filming set locations, and Dawn interprets dreams during Dreamweaver Dawn. Food Court today is all about a nude dinner experience and Red Baron's 50 topping pizza. In the third hour, Bradley tells us about the return of Myspace, and Dawn breaks down what Brad Pitt's lawyers demand of Angelina that she won't give up. Bradley talks Shawn Mendes and his new girlfriend, and the show finishes up with one star reviews and the five second rule game! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Johnny Mac recaps comedy news, led by a brutal Guardian review of Ricky Gervais' new Netflix animated series Alley Cats, calling it lazy, shock-driven, and unfunny. John Oliver discusses Emmy nominations, HBO's value of awards, and late-night camaraderie, plus mentions Conan O'Brien Must Go season three arriving Aug. 21. He shares SNL Season 52 ticket lottery details and notes Jay Leno will receive BIFF's Vanguard Award and a “Jay Leno Day” proclamation in Burbank. Ted Lasso season four premieres at 9 p.m. Eastern with Ted coaching a women's team and several returning and absent cast members, with comments from Jason Sudeikis and new cast member Tanya Reynolds. Other items include The Daily Show's 30th anniversary chat, Mo Gilligan's Big Chicken documentary, Pete Davidson co-parenting statement, Michael Che special tapings, Judd Apatow on a Nikki Glaser screenplay, Maddie Kelly on obstacles for women in comedy, and UK backlash to the BBC canceling Live at the Apollo. 00:15 Guardian Slams Alley Cats01:06 Why Shock Humor Fails01:49 John Oliver Emmy Talk02:51 Conan And SNL Tickets03:59 Jay Leno Day In Burbank04:28 Ted Lasso Season Four06:57 Daily Show Turns Thirty08:04 Mo Gilligan Big Chicken09:03 Pete Davidson Co Parenting09:35 Che Special And Glaser Film10:24 Women In Comedy Debate11:11 BBC Cancels Apollo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

"Even if I'm at a restaurant, I'm at a hotel." Jason Benetti tells us about his life living amongst the hotel people, his new feud with John Oliver, Tony Romo's DUI, fatty meat, and TV theme songs. Also, Amin has his Top 5 Sports Comeuppance Moments thanks to Gianni Infantino.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The show starts with Nick's impromptu announcement he is running for President of Austin. Then the guys the viral John Oliver vs Buc-ee's showdown. Did Tony Romo's arrest video actually help him? And of course, Nick has relapsed on weed.Bonus episodes available at patreon.com/jasondick or https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/jason-dick/subscribe

The banking industry reportedly remains divided over the latest yield-related compromise, with the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) still on hold.  ~This episode is sponsored by Uphold~ Uphold Debit Card ➜ https://bit.ly/UpholdXRPCard TELL YOUR SENATOR TO PASS CLARITY!➜https://bit.ly/SenatorCLARITY Guest: Ron Hammond - Head of Policy and Advocacy at Wintermute Wintermute website ➜ https://bit.ly/WintermuteCrypto Follow Ron on Twitter ➜ https://x.com/RonwHammond 00:00 intro 00:10 Sponsor: Uphold 01:00 7 days 01:15 Cynthia Lummis frustrated speech in Senate 04:00 Lummis threat? 05:15 Could this backfire? 06:30 Another law enforcement group backs clarity 07:00 Russia Sanctions 07:20 Monday vote chances? 08:40 Are nominations done soon too? 10:30 Coinbase thinks Monday? 11:00 10 Democrats? 12:00 Republican turncoats? 14:10 Tomorrow ethics deal? 15:15 Bankers plea to CNBC for CLARITY change 18:00 Banking vs retail influence 20:00 Stand with Crypto 20:40 Recess could get cancelled? 22:20 Ron odds 23:00 Jay Clayton filed the Ripple lawsuit: wtf? 24:15 Crypto PACs: Why do they care about Michigan and Iowa? 25:15 If Thune doesn't put CLARITY up for vote... 26:20 John Oliver hurting bill sentiment? #Crypto #ethereum #XRP ~CLARITY Vote Next!

Host Marina Franklin chats with Emmy-nominated composer Kathryn Bostic & filmmaker Sharaé Nikai. Dive into their stories, career wisdom, and the power of community and vote for Kathryn for the World Soundtrack Awards.  Kathryn Bostic - Award winning, Emmy nominated (The Supremes at Earl's All You Can Eat; Amy Tan-Unintended Memoir; Toni Morrison-The Pieces I Am) composer and singer-songwriter Kathryn Bostic is known for her original work on film,TV, Broadway and symphonic music. On Broadway, Bostic worked with iconic playwright August Wilson, creating the score for "Gem of the Ocean." She also created the score for the Broadway production "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo" featuring world renowned actor and comedian Robin Williams. She is a recipient of many awards and fellowships including the prestigious BMI "Streaming Media Award"; Hollywood Music in Media Award for "Best Score TV Streamed Movie"; Society of Composers and Lyricists "Outstanding Music for Independent Feature Film"; African American Film Critics Award for "Best Music in Film"; Sundance Time Warner Fellowship; Sundance Fellowship for Feature Film Scoring; and Sundance Documentary Film Scoring. Bostic served as Vice President for the Alliance of Women Film Composers. She is a member of Television Academy of Arts and Sciences, The Recording Academy, and Bostic is the first African American female composer in the Academy for Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. Her end title song "High Above the Water" for the award winning film "Toni Morrison- The Pieces I Am" was Oscar shortlisted. Her work on Sarah's Oil: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is up for the world sound track public choice award. You can vote for Kathryn at worldsoundtrackaward.com . Sharaé Nikai - Against industry odds, Jersey City native Sharaé Nikai wrote, produced, co-directed and starred in her very first feature film, "The Other, Gold." It is a heartfelt dramedy that follows a TV writer living in Little Tokyo as she navigates grief, isolation and the rekindling of a former BFF-ship. Out of 13,016 submissions, TOG was invited to world premiere as one of only 10 films in Tribeca's US Narrative Competition. This acclaim led to Nikai being in consideration for the 2025 Oscars, Spirit Awards and Emmys in the Outstanding Television Movie, Directing & Lead Actress categories. It also makes her the first Black female quadruple threat (sole writer/producer, director & star) to qualify for the Academy Awards with no studio or major production company backing. As a producer, Sharaé secured an exclusive Mental Health Awareness partnership for "The Other, Gold" at FOX-owned Tubi and sponsorship for its launch by Women in Film (WIF) and The Entertainment Community Fund. In March 2026, "The Other, Gold" was released worldwide in celebration of Women's History Month exclusively on Apple TV. In addition to TOG, Nikai appears in numerous ad campaigns, films and TV series including Grey's Anatomy and opposite Alison Brie in Sundance's "Horse Girl" (The DuPlass Bros/Netflix). Currently, she is the 2026 international voice of Nordstrom Rack all while developing her dramedy driven TV/film slate. In her spare time, Sharaé takes serious pride in the accent mark over her "e" and is the reigning (read: self-proclaimed) trap karaoke queen. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf. Writer for HBO's 'Divorce' and the new Tracy Morgan show on Paramount Plus: 'Crutch      

Hollywood is not trying to stop a monopoly by blocking the Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros. It's trying to protect one.If a monopoly means near-complete control over what gets made, promoted, and rewarded, then much of Hollywood and the cultural institutions around it operate under the ideological consensus of the Left and the Democratic Party. Why do the Obamas have a long-running production deal at Netflix? Why do the Emmys consistently elevate late-night hosts whose politics align with that consensus? Jimmy Kimmel, John Oliver, Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart? Do you think they'd ever nominate Greg Gutfeld, whose show often tops them all in ratings? If that isn't an ideological monopoly, I don't know what is. Why did major awards shows stay silent on Charlie Kirk? Why did so many artists cancel Kennedy Center appearances after its Trump-era changes, and why did multiple acts drop out of America 250 events?David Ellison and Paramount Skydance are attempting something brave and unprecedented: an outside challenge to that consensus. Their roughly $110 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery would give them control of a major studio, HBO/Max, CNN, and a large portfolio of cable and streaming assets. While there has been some resistance to the biggest mergers in recent history, we've never seen anything like #blockthemerger. Meet the new resistance, same as the old resistance. 12 state attorneys general, including California, have sued to block the deal. The Writers Guild of America has filed its own antitrust lawsuit. SAG-AFTRA has publicly opposed the merger, though it has not joined the litigation. Opposition also includes the Future Film Coalition (which leads the #BlockTheMerger campaign), Democracy Defenders Fund, Committee for the First Amendment, Free Press, the International Documentary Association, and the American Economic Liberties Project, among others. More than 5,600 industry figures have signed an open letter against the deal, including Mark Ruffalo, Jane Fonda, Javier Bardem, Elliot Page, Emma Thompson, Ben Stiller, and Cynthia Nixon.Paramount Skydance has, for now, delayed closing. Can they hold the line under this unprecedented pressure campaign? Hope springs eternal. But you won't read about that point of view in any of the trades. They're a monopoly, too. Most of them are owned by the same entity, Penske Eldridge. Just today, it was announced that the Hollywood Foreign Press, the former owners of the Golden Globes, are suing Jay Penske for $150 million. They are claiming Penske orchestrated their downfall so he could buy the Golden Globes. Jay Penske already owns Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Indiewire, Gold Derby predicting site, Rolling Stone, a virtual monopoly on the awards race from soup to nuts. Gold Derby shapes the nominees, the trades take ads from the studios and the Golden Globes hand out the awards. But wouldn't you know, when Rebecca Keegan wrote a hit piece on me, she did so in the Hollywood Reporter, owned by Penske Eldridge. I was a vocal and prominent critic of Penske's growing monopolistic power on the awards race and one of the few willing to speak out. With one hit piece, the Penske company took out both a competitor for ad money and a pesky nuisance for the brand. That is what you call a monopoly. A Climate of Fear and A Culture of SilenceI found out firsthand how monopolies work in Hollywood when I was canceled in 2024. The day a Hollywood Reporter story labeled me a “MAGA darling,” one studio pulled its ads from my site that day. The last thing they wanted was to be associated with an accused and condemned witch.It was shocking how many of them fell in line in robotic fashion, gripped with fear. The response was swift and uniform. Every writer on my site left to protect their reputations. Friends of fifteen years ended the friendship. My Oscars ticket was revoked. Jane Fonda's Women's Media Center fired me from their annual Oscars report. Screening and party invitations dried up. I was benched on Gold Derby.Worst of all, the lucrative studio ad buys for the Oscars and Emmys vanished. As it all collapsed, I remembered in 2012, an advertising strategist telling me I could be making far more money if I sold the site better. “You have no baggage to speak of,” she'd said.That was true then. I was one of the few independent Oscar sites left, and still am, known around town for being honest to a fault. I stayed independent even as the ad money made life more comfortable for me and my daughter than it had ever been.There was never any question why my career ended in Hollywood: I had been outed as a Trump voter. I was on the wrong side of Hollywood's progressive orthodoxy, and that meant I was finished.How it started…I started Oscarwatch.com as a single mom with a one-year-old baby living in a studio guest house in Van Nuys, California, in 1999. I was an early web pioneer with a 1200-baud modem and a really good idea. I was already catching the attention of publicists and rocking the boat, as all of us amateurs did back then. We were moving fast and breaking things. Traditional media was not ready. The studios weren't either. They were used to having a monopoly on Oscar FYC ads in Variety and the Hollywood Reporter, their bread and butter. Until the blogs came along.By 2006, I was starting to make money because my little site had birthed a big bang of other Oscar sites, and by then even the New York Times had an Oscar blogger, the late great David Carr, who called himself the Carpetbagger.David Carr became a mentor of sorts and encouraged me to sell ads for myself, rather than piggyback off bigger sites. I was working three jobs by then: as a horoscope writer under a pseudonym (Laura Wilde), a janitor working my dad's routes because he was a good guy and knew I needed the money, and a freelance film critic.Right around then, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences sued me for trademark infringement, and my site was renamed AwardsDaily.com. Now I was cleared to start making real money.David Carr was horrified that I was working as a janitor while the trades were raking in millions on Oscar ads and encouraged me to start sending out RFPs. But I didn't have to, because before long the studios were sending them to me. My site became so influential that I never really had to pitch to them. They all wanted real estate on my site. Who could ever have imagined that? Certainly not me, someone who got online in 1994 back when no one thought you could make money on the internet.One of the first studios that bought ads was Fox Searchlight, an awards subsidiary of Fox. I called it Big Fox and Little Fox, and both advertised on my site. When I got my first $15,000 just to run ads, I was stunned. That was more money than I had ever seen on a check. I was just kind of faking it, pretending I knew what I was doing, but I really didn't.Of course, it was also about promoting films the studio wanted to place in the Oscar race, and that's still what it's about. It's not exactly pay-to-play, but most of the bloggers making money in the Oscar game are grateful and help keep the advertisers' movies prominent. I did too.I barely noticed in 2019 when Disney bought Fox for $71 billion. The Writers Guild objected to the merger, just as they have to the Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros., but there was nowhere near the same amount of public outcry.Trump praised the Disney/Fox merger after having attempted to stop the 2018 merger of AT&T and Time Warner, leading to a trial, but the judge ruled against the Trump administration, and the deal went through. Again, no major public outcry.At some point after 2020, I'd noticed that Disney had stopped advertising on my site. I wrote it off as their shying away from my comments on “gender affirming care” for kids. I'll never know exactly why, but all I do know is that once the merger went through, Fox and Fox Searchlight also stopped advertising. The Paramount/Skydance merger with Warner Bros. is significantly higher and covers more territory than any of the major corporate mergers we've seen as Hollywood reshuffles the deck amid the shift to streaming. Warner Bros. was selling. The only question was whether Netflix or Paramount Skydance would buy it. Both deals would have had the blessing of the Trump administration.But because it's David Ellison and the team that bought CBS, and because Trump is an ally, the Democrats and the Left have turned #BlockTheMerger into another No Kings protest or battle for the “resistance.”After the story about me broke in the Hollywood Reporter, Netflix also stopped advertising. No other studio except Focus Features, an adjunct of Universal, had the courage to run ads on my site. I was now officially blacklisted. Emails to the various studio reps went unanswered.This past year, Paramount bought a modest ad package on my site for the Emmys to celebrate the success of Landman and The Madison. I felt lucky to get it, and it was a sign, at least to me, that Paramount, like Focus Features, was brave enough to take a chance on someone deemed too toxic by the industry.Landman, Taylor Sheridan's Billy Bob Thornton drama, had become one of Paramount+'s biggest hits: its first season averaged 15.8 million viewers in Nielsen's cross-platform ratings and ranked among the top 10 series of the 2024-25 season. Season 2 opened to a Paramount+ record 9.2 million views in its first few days and continued to dominate the streaming charts, at one point leading all multiplatform viewing with more than 14 million. The Madison, starring Michelle Pfeiffer, launched as Sheridan's biggest series debut yet, drawing 8 million views in its first 10 days.But unfortunately, #blockthemerger had bled into the awards ecosystem, which remains a closed loop. Sure enough, when the Emmy nominations arrived, the Paramount shows were completely blanked—even Billy Bob Thornton in Landman and Michelle Pfeiffer in The Madison. Kathy Bates was similarly overlooked for Matlock.If Gold Derby shapes the Emmy nominations, and they do, they have to similarly play ball by blacklisting all Paramount Plus's most popular shows, proving to American audiences that the industry does not care about what they want or what they watch. Sheridan has transformed much of the television landscape, thanks to Paramount Plus. If Paramount buys Warner Bros., they won't be creating a monopoly but breaking one up. The Death RattleI know I should walk away from this industry and give up the site that took me 26 years to build. But I just can't do that. I can't let them win. Now that I've walked in the shoes of the other half of the country, I can clearly see why Hollywood's empire is collapsing. If ratings and box office don't matter, neither do audiences. None of this is about artistic freedom or making better movies or television shows. This is the Left flexing its muscle in an attempt to keep all of Hollywood to itself, to push its ideology on the people, to convert them, to indoctrinate them, to “correct them,” everything but entertaining them. Most of all, though, it is about one man: Donald Trump and their failure to stop him, destroy him, kill him, or exile him and his supporters. This is one of the most exciting times to be living through in American history, but you'd never know it by the movies and TV shows Hollywood pumps out. Their monoculture, their one-sided point of view, has choked the life out of Hollywood. If they could make fun of themselves, if they could humanize their fellow Americans, they might be able to tell stories that resonate with everyone. Maybe, just maybe, they would breathe new life into a decaying organism.But they can't risk it. Like the Democrats who don't trust the people with elections, Hollywood doesn't trust them with the culture.Elon Musk spent $44 billion to take Twitter out of the hands of its previous gatekeepers. Ellison is now trying to pry open a crack in the thick shell of Hollywood's product and return more of it to market forces and all of those people Hollywood left behind. // This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sashastone.com/subscribe

Joe Biden's long-hidden recordings are fueling new accusations of a two-tiered justice system regarding classified documents. Meanwhile, Anthony Fauci prepares to answer tough questions about the pandemic that locked down the country. We're getting new insight into what he knew about the pandemic, thanks to his secret diary entries. Never go full commie unless you want to pay $80 for a gallon of milk. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) isn't just talking about socialism anymore; he's proposing government-run grocery stores that will cost taxpayers millions while undercutting neighborhood bodegas. HBO's John Oliver picked a fight with Buc-ee's, and he may have just taken on the one American brand you don't mess with. While he mocks a Texas icon, millions of Americans and even tourists from around the world can't get enough of Beaver Nuggets. Behind the Democratic Party's payroll is Rippling, a company facing multiple legal battles and scrutiny over its workplace practices. ► Catch up on my H-1B visa investigations: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkJEwf2wliqrtNlYs9D78nmE_Gnja_PpC ► Email me at saratips@blazemedia.com if you have uncovered potential fraud in your area. ► Subscribe to my second YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SaraGonzalesTX?sub_confirmation=1 ► BLAZE FRONTIER Frontier magazine is a tangible, lasting record of the people, places, traditions, and ideas that make America worth remembering. Go to https://www.BlazeUnlimited.com/SARA right now and lock in your subscription. 0:00 - Fauci's Diary EXPOSES COVID Secrets 24:06 - Mamdani Goes FULL Commie! 34:14 - John Oliver vs. Buc-ee's 41:44 - Democrats' FAVE Payroll Company Unmasked Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The North Texas Tollway Authority and Dallas police are in talks over expanding officer patrols on toll roads within the city, a move that could put Dallas officers on more routine assignments there as state police prepare to let their agreement with the toll authority expire. In other news, a single-engine plane crashed at Arlington Municipal Airport on Monday morning. The pilot was the only person on board and escaped with no injury; HBO's John Oliver is picking a fight with Buc-ee the beaver. Oliver accused the chain of "outright bullying." and Chan Ho Park joined Mark Cuban's investment group to purchase the Athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke finds himself at the losing end of a John Oliver joke on Last Week Tonight and feels the need to defend himself. Plus, Andrew feels a bit vindicated regarding one of his Movie Theater Hot Takes. And Luke and Andrew try to stay focussed since they're also releasing today's show as the first episode of TBTL TV. 

Welcome to Top Stories, the show where we go back in time to relive the Top Stories of the past, this time...we go back to the 8th of October 2012, and issue 208 as Andy and John Oliver, broke the news following the yawn-fest that was the Presidential debate in Denver as Obama took on Mitt Romney.Thanks for listening. Now pop over the mothership and listen to the last Bugle podcast. It's like Top Stories, but longer and newer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever had an awkward moment? This week on Friends Like Us, join Marina & her awesome guests, Zainab Johnson and Alexis Bradby, as they explore navigating life's awkward situations, bad lettuce sagas, and the confusion surrounding Pete's hormone ideas. Catch the laughs and wisdom!  Zainab Johnson is a stand-up comedian, actress, and writer quickly being propelled as one of the most unique and engaging performers on stage and screen.  Zainab is series regular on the Amazon Original hit series titled "Upload" from Greg Daniels and stars in her very first One Hour Comedy Special "Hijabs Off" on Amazon Prime video. Alexis Bradby Originally from East Tennessee, Alexis Bradby started her stand-up journey after moving to Los Angeles to attend the University of Southern California. Recently , she's been featured in the Netflix is a Joke Festival and the New York Comedy Festival. Known for her contagious smile and youthful energy, Alexis can be found regularly performing all over New York City. In addition to stand-up, she writes for television and was in the writers room for hit shows such as iCarly and Tab Time. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf. Writer for HBO's 'Divorce' and the new Tracy Morgan show on Paramount Plus: 'Crutch  

Welcome to Top Stories, the show where we dive back into The Bugle archives for previous Top Stories, the Top Story from the past, this week, from issue 189, live from producer Chris's house, John Oliver and Andy discussed the South Pole and the 100 year anniversary of the death of Captain Scott! There you go, what a show it was. Now please help us stay alive by donating at thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rog is joined by John Oliver to break down England's heartbreaking semifinal defeat to Argentina and reflect on another painful tournament exit. John discusses Lionel Messi's storybook final against Lamine Yamal-led Spain, Erling Haaland's unexpected love affair with America, and the controversy surrounding the USMNT's exit. Plus, he reflects on Cape Verde's unforgettable tournament run.Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGzJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHUSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donna & Steve open the show talking about Timothee Chalamet surprising fans at an event with a new Dune: Part Three trailer, John Oliver made his appearance on General Hospital and John Stamos will never be on Dancing with the Stars.In hour two, we play the Anne Hathaway edition of the College of Pop Culture Knowledge, Justin Bieber will perform at the FIFA World Cup Final and rest in peace, Bonnie Tyler.Finally, Katie Couric was diagnosed with temporary amnesia, Huey Lewis says he doesn't listen to music at all anymore because his hearing is so bad and we find out the Soup of the Day!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this Friends Like Us, laughter and real talk with Marina Franklin as she hosts the hilarious Vanessa Fraction and Kenice Mobley! From heated debates about spin class etiquette to the chaos of the Empire State Building climb, there's never a dull moment!  Vanessa Fraction is a comedian, actress, writer, and host who brings big laughs, big energy, and a point of view you don't forget. She's known for turning real‑life chaos into comedy that lands every time. With a style rooted in honesty and delivered with undeniable presence, she's built a reputation for humor that connects and performances that stand out on stage, on screen, and anywhere someone hands her a mic. Her on‑screen credits include Mann & Wife, Last Call, Barbershop 2, Praise This, and the recent romantic comedy You Me & Tuscany. As a writer, she's contributed to nationally recognized comedy specials, TV projects, and live productions, shaping material with a voice that's bold, clever, and built for the screen, proving her pen is just as strong as her punchlines. Vanessa stays rooted in stand‑up comedy, touring internationally and performing for audiences across the country and around the world. She also brings her comedic perspective to television and radio as both a host and guest host, adding humor and insight to news programs, entertainment shows, and cultural conversations. In addition to her on‑air work, she co‑hosts T‑Pain's Nappy Boy Radio podcast, where her quick wit and commentary shine in every episode. Vanessa Fraction is the performer you call when you want humor with edge, presence with personality, and a voice that knows exactly how to command a room. She's a talent with range, confidence, and a comedic instinct that elevates every project she touches. Kenice Mobley performs stand up comedy around the world and recently made her late-night debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. She appears regularly on SiriusXM and is a Finalist in the StandUp NBC Competition. She was named to Vulture's 2021 list of Comedians You Should and Will Know. Kenice's debut comedy album Follow Up Question, filmed at Union Hall in New York, was released in December 2022. Kenice worked on the BET Awards and By Us For Us, a sketch comedy series presented by Color of Change. She hosts Complexify on ViceNews, Love About Town, an interview and relationship podcast, and Make Yourself Cry, available on Planet Scum. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf. Writer for HBO's 'Divorce' and the new Tracy Morgan show on Paramount Plus: 'Crutch    

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych grapples with the IOC's decision to clear the way for the Russian Olympic Committee to make a full return to the Games. With the truce in ashes and the worst exchange of strikes since June, an Iranian-Canadian shares his fears for friends and family, and tells us what he's hearing from them. For 18 months, Israel has detained a Palestinian pediatrician without charge and now the doctor says he believes he'll die in prison. An Israeli advocate tells us about the effort to free him — and more than a dozen other Gazan physicians. Rogers shutters six radio stations across Canada. We'll hear from Calgary Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner who says the stations were integral parts of the community...and transcended politics. Wearing his trademark garbage can on his head, perennial British candidate Count Binface tells us he's no has-bin — and he's ready to kick Nigel Farage to the curb. A new actor arrives on "General Hospital" and British comedian John Oliver is as surprised as anyone to find himself on the classic soap opera, getting slapped.As It Happens, the Wednesday edition. Radio that's tried to get on soaps — but knows it's easier said than dun-dun-dunnnnn.

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Dwayne Johnson talks live-action 'Moana'; Anna Gass shares easy Italian recipes; John Oliver on 'General Hospital.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dwayne Johnson talks live-action 'Moana'; Anna Gass shares easy Italian recipes; John Oliver on 'General Hospital.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Friends Like Us! Host Marina Franklin welcomes back birthday girl Amanda Seales and burgeoning star Nonye Brown-West. What's the truth behind the tune? We chat with Amanda Seales about her latest album Truth Translator and much more! This episode is not to be missed! Amanda Seales is a multi-disciplined scholar and creative in the Black radical tradition. Her work travels the page, stage, screen, canvas and spaces in between, focused on disrupting systems of oppression, decolonizing the mind and body, and engaging imagination in resistance. A staunch advocate for human rights and the collective liberation of all living things she supports several movements and organizations with her efforts, income, and creative outlets. Realizing that Hollywood would not support her in living by and making work that was grounded in her values, in 2024 she divested from the entertainment business leaving behind an established career as a comedian/ actress/ tv/radio host to work independently committed to empowering the people through edutainment. Her new album Truth Translator will be available to stream on all major platforms with audiences encouraged to purchase at a rate of their choosing at AmandaDiva.bandcamp.com. Nonye Brown-West is a New York-based Nigerian-American comedian and writer. She has been featured in the Boston Globe's Rise column as a Comic to Watch. She has also appeared on Amazon, NPR, PBS, ABC, Sway In The Morning on Sirius XM, and the New York Comedy Festival. Go to NonyeComedy to see where she is performing near you. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf. Writer for HBO's 'Divorce' and the new Tracy Morgan show on Paramount Plus: 'Crutch        

Colleen wrapped up the final season of the "The Bear" on FX on Hulu and she recommends making a reservation, Jason updates us on John Oliver's soap opera ambitions -- he's going to be on TWO soap operas, and we go down soap opera memory lane. Plus, Holly checked out "The Sheep Detectives" on Amazon Prime -- it's delightful or disturbing, depending on who you ask... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It was a damp day at the Pride Parade and the myWalkers were gettin' their steps in. Jason's high school friend reunion made for a fun-filled, nostalgic weekend: They're all back together for the first time since high school and the party favors have changed over time... Plus, Colleen has an ABFAB on earplugs that will help you sleep!Jason is going on two cruising during his summer vacation and he shares his strategy on how to get FREE travel. Noah Kahan has to tell fans to go to the bathroom, Christopher Nolan is not screening "The Odyssey" for influencers, and AITA: Did this person go too far with an influencer at a BBQ? And is Stevie Nicks performing at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding?SCREEN QUEENS: Colleen wrapped up "The Bear," Jason updates us on John Oliver's soap opera ambitions and we go down soap opera memory lane, and Holly checked out "The Sheep Detectives." Colleen tells us about a dating bootcamp that teaches men how to talk to women, and the "Supergirl" commemorative cup is highly suggestive...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fireside Chat Ep. 190 — Afraid to Debate? originally aired on June 10th, 2021 In a recent Fireside Chat, Dennis reacted to John Oliver’s Middle East commentary and invited him to debate at a time and place of his choosing. Predictably, he has not accepted. Why? Because the left would rather mock and smear than have an honest debate. Donate to PragerU today: https://www.prageru.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.