Podcast appearances and mentions of Jon Blair

Aurora Browne, Chris Sandiford and Jon Blair take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford from April 13, 2024.

This episode of the 'Free to Grow CFO' podcast, hosted by Jon Blair, features an in-depth conversation with Adam Siskin, co-founder and partner of The Platform CPG, on the intricacies of expanding a direct-to-consumer (DTC) brand into the retail space. The discussion covers important considerations for DTC brands looking to venture into retail, highlighting the differences in finance, operations, sales, and marketing challenges between DTC and retail. Adam Siskin shares his extensive background in the CPG world, emphasizing the importance of understanding margin profiles, the impact of trade spend and chargebacks, and strategies for contract negotiations with distributors like Kehe and UNFI. Moreover, the episode touches on the crucial elements of debt financing for covering the cash conversion cycle gap in wholesale and offers personal insights into balancing an entrepreneurial career with family life.~~~~~~00:00 Welcome and Introductions00:39 Adam's Entrepreneurial Journey and Transition into CPG08:27 Expanding DTC into Retail: Strategies and Considerations21:28 Understanding Trade Spend in Retail Expansion24:55 Diving Deeper into Chargebacks and Cash Planning25:50 Challenges and Strategies for DTC Brands Entering Wholesale34:27 Navigating Contract Negotiations and Distribution Challenges40:53 Financing Strategies for Wholesale vs. DTC Channels48:50 Balancing Entrepreneurship with Family Life52:51 Final Thoughts

Jan Caruana, Jon Blair and Niko Stratis take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Jon Blair is a father of 3, a husband and proud stammerer. He is a Youtube creator & stammer supporter whose channel focuses on stammering, mental health, reviews, opinion, running & a love of trainers. He started running at 37 due to COVID forcing gyms to close their doors, and a year after serious spinal surgery. He has have achieved 16.08 5k, 35.45 10k, 1.18.43 HM and 3.04.04 Marathon. Jon and Michelle chat about:- Jon's YouTube channel which he started to help people with a stammer, and which focuses on running, mental health and shoes!- Jon's own journey into running, which started relatively late in life- Running a Boston-qualifying marathon on a fractured leg!- Favourite running shoes, and why carbon-plates might not be for everyone- Big goals to run 1000 miles for charityhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheStammerer-sn3qs

In this episode of the Free to Grow CFO podcast, host Jon Blair, founder of Free to Grow CFO, engages in a deep dive into scaling a DTC brand with a profit-focused mindset alongside Chris Lang, co-founder of Fresh Chile and a client of Free to Grow CFO. Chris shares his entrepreneurial journey, from struggling to find his path through multiple universities to launching a successful creative agency and several businesses, including Fresh Chili. During their discussion, Jon and Chris explore the importance of storytelling, authenticity, and creating a brand that stands for something in today's crowded market. Additionally, they discuss some strategic aspects of running a DTC brand, such as insourcing versus outsourcing production and marketing, addressing seasonality in business, and integrating personal faith into business operations. The episode provides insightful tips for DTC brands on crafting a compelling brand story, connecting with customers authentically, and strategically navigating challenges to scale profitably.Meet Chris LangChris Lang is a creative entrepreneur from Las Cruces, New Mexico. His focus on brand development and business strategy has helped launch multiple Shopify brands across the apparel, food, and wine industries, generating over 8 figures. Fresh Chile is now in the top 10% of all Shopify stores. He is working on donating over 1,000,000 meals to his community (currently 500,000).~~~00:00 Welcome to the Free to Grow CFO Podcast01:30 Introducing Chris Lang: A Serial Entrepreneur's Journey04:46 The Power of Storytelling in Business09:20 Crafting a Compelling Brand Story for E-commerce Success14:24 Creative Strategies and Authenticity in Marketing21:26 Navigating the Creative Process: Insights and Tips27:13 Outsourcing vs. Insourcing Creative Functions in DTC Brands30:02 Unlocking Business Growth: The Importance of Knowing Your Numbers31:40 Outsourcing vs. Insourcing: Finding Your Business's Strengths33:32 Maximizing Agency Relationships: Tips for Brands35:20 Navigating the Challenges of Creative Agency Collaboration38:47 In-House Production and Fulfillment: A Deep Dive44:34 Seasonality and Scaling: Strategies for Year-Round Success51:58 Faith and Business: Integrating Core Beliefs into Your Brand56:31 Closing Thoughts

Chris Sandiford, Jon Blair, and Aurora Browne take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford

In this enlightening episode of the Free to Grow CFO podcast, join host Jon Blair, as he dives deep into the world of scaling Direct to Consumer (DTC) brands with profitability at the forefront. Our special guest, Thomas Gleeson, co-founder of StoreHero, shares invaluable insights on achieving marketing efficiency, profitability, and positive cash flow. Discover Thomas' personal journey that led to his co-founding StoreHero, a revolutionary product helping brands pinpoint their successes and pitfalls in ad spending. From discussing the landscape of e-commerce and targeted marketing strategies to exploring the significance of contribution margin, this episode is packed with essential knowledge for anyone looking to scale their DTC brand sustainably. Tune in to gain a comprehensive understanding of how StoreHero is making a significant impact in the e-commerce world and how you can apply these insights to your own brand.Meet Thomas GleesonThomas Gleeson is a co-founder at StoreHero! StoreHero is a cutting-edge tool for ecommerce brands and agencies to combine their ecommerce, marketing and finance data to cut out the noise and focus on what really matters - PROFIT!~~~~00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Thomas Gleeson02:51 The Journey to StoreHero: Thomas's Background05:34 The Evolution of E-commerce and Marketing Efficiency15:11 Understanding Contribution Margin in E-commerce22:17 The Importance of Aligning Marketing and Finance27:11 Exploring Dynamic Marketing Strategies27:35 Case Study: Impact of Pricing and Ad Spend on Profitability33:38 Maximizing Profit: A Deep Dive into MER and ROAS44:52 Leveraging StoreHero for E-commerce Profitability52:15 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

In this episode of The Free to Grow CFO podcast, host Jon Blair, founder of Free to Grow CFO, discusses the intricacies of scaling a Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) brand with a profit-focused mindset alongside guest Bryan Cano, VP of Marketing at Nood. They delve into balancing paid acquisition with maintaining profitability and cash flow. Bryan shares his entrepreneurial journey, the path to joining Nood, and his experiences in driving the brand's growth through focused marketing tactics. He outlines the importance of understanding contribution margin dollars, some challenges with attribution post-iOS 14, and insights on optimizing ad spend, including protecting the conversion signal on Meta and the potential influence of Amazon advertising. This episode is a true masterclass for founders and marketers alike, looking to skillfully navigate the complexities of ad spend as they scale. Bryan Cano, VP of Marketing at Nood, is a seasoned marketing professional with 8+ years of experience. He has led data-driven media strategies for DTC and F500 Retail Brands with a proven track record of generating incremental revenue by finding the right marketing mix to drive brand awareness, qualified traffic, conversions, and customer loyalty. Bryan is a growth advisor and mentors early-stage startups. ~~~00:00 Welcome to the Free to Grow CFO Podcast!02:26 Introducing Bryan Cano, VP of Marketing, Nood09:23 Scaling Ad Spend: The Right Way vs The Wrong Way19:01 The Importance of Margins in Scaling Your Brand28:12 Cross-Functional Planning: The Key to Successful Scaling29:05 Demystifying Contribution Margin in Business31:11 The Practical Nuances of Contribution Margin32:51 The Impact of Rigorous Measurement on Ad Buying Strategies39:27 Exploring Omni-Channel Performance Measurement41:09 The Theory of Conversion Signal and Its Impact on Ad Spend51:58 Final Thoughts and Future Learning Directions

In this episode of the Free to Grow CFO Podcast, host Jon Blair, founder of Free to Grow CFO, engages in a comprehensive discussion with Ryan Rouse, advisor for growing consumer brands and co-founder of Factor and former CEO of Highkey. They dive into strategies for scaling direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands with a focus on balancing marketing efficiency, growth, profitability, and cash flow. Ryan shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey, highlighting the importance of understanding unit economics, contribution margins, and the realities of scaling a business sustainably. With an emphasis on profitability and cash flow, they explore the nuances of business finance, marketing measurement, and the challenges and opportunities of going omnichannel. This episode provides a deep dive into creating value in DTC brands through economic viability, offering a blend of high-level strategy and practical, actionable advice.Ryan Rouse is a growth advisor to consumer businesses with a focus on every line of the P&L. He was previously, Co-Founder at Factor Meals (acquired) and CEO at Highkey. ~~~00:00 Welcome and Introducing Ryan Rouse02:43 The Entrepreneurial Journey: Challenges and Learnings05:44 The Transition from Operator to Consultant13:37 The Importance of Understanding Your Business Model14:13 Deep Dive into Marketing Performance and Profitability25:21 The Nuances of Customer Acquisition and LTV28:43 Decoding LTV and CAC: A Deep Dive30:51 The Importance of Contribution Margin in Business33:34 Navigating the Buzzword: Understanding Contribution Margin34:15 The Significance of Defining Financial Terms in Your Business42:19 The Transition to Omni-Channel: Strategies and Considerations49:21 Final Thoughts

This episode of the Free to Grow CFO podcast features host Jon Blair engaging in an insightful conversation with Ian Madigan, Head of Partnerships at Dataships. The discussion highlights the crucial aspect of improving profitability for DTC brands by leveraging data privacy laws to optimize post-purchase email opt-in rates. Ian shares his journey from being a professional rugby player to joining Dataships and sheds light on how the company helps brands navigate the complexities of data privacy laws to increase their marketable audience through compliant email and SMS marketing practices. The conversation also delves into the importance of compliance and how Dataships helps brands navigate the complex landscape of data privacy, thus aiding in scaling with a profit-first mindset.Ian Madigan, Head of Partnerships at Dataships. Ian was previously a professional rugby player, playing 31 times for Ireland. He was an early investor in Dataships and moved into a full-time role in 2023. Having owned and run an eCommerce store, his passion now lies in ensuring that data privacy laws do not hold businesses back, the Dataships mantra of 'Growth Through Compliance' fits in well with his goals.~~~~~~~00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:32 Understanding the Role of Dataships01:49 The Importance of Maximizing Post-Purchase Email Opt-In Rates02:15 Ian Madigan's Journey and Background03:28 The Evolution and Impact of Data Privacy Laws05:27 The Power of Leveraging Data Privacy Laws for Marketing06:07 The Knowledge Gap in Brands and the Power of Data Privacy Laws07:33 The Misconception about Data Collection on Shopify08:37 The Impact of Data Privacy Laws on Marketing Consent Rate09:07 The Role of DataShips in Maximizing Marketing Consent Rate13:44 The Value of DataShips for Different Brands32:09 The Double Impact of DataShips on Profitability40:06 Final Thoughts

In this episode of the Free to Grow CFO podcast, host Jon Blair chats with guest Dean Brennan, CEO of Heart Soil, about the challenges of scaling a direct-to-consumer (DTC) brand. Touching on everything from leadership to strategic decision-making, Dean shares his insights on the unique challenges and opportunities faced when scaling a brand. He emphasizes the significance of being consistent and proactive and maintaining a strong alignment with the brand's purpose. He also highlights his leadership philosophy which includes principles like trust, relationships, humility, prioritization, and high-value activities. Dean's journey, from his entrepreneurial influences as a child to his rise as a CEO, provides valuable lessons for growing a successful DTC brand. Dean Brennan, CEO of Heart & Soil Supplements, leads a pioneering brand in nutrition and health, with a focus on premium organ supplements. Under his helm, Heart & Soil has served over 200k+ customers and scaled to 50M in revenue in just three years, a testament to his vision and steadfast dedication to servant leadership with purpose. This commitment drives the company's mission to provide unmatched nutrition and lead a movement toward profound health and vitality. ~~~~~ Books or courses mentioned in the episode: Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success by John Wooden and Jay CartyDecision by Design - FS Course by Shane Parrish

Today on Noob School, we're joined by an old friend in Jon Blair. Jon takes us through his career, from his time at Datastream to his tenure at ScanSource serving as their worldwide creative director, bridging the gap between sales and marketing as a natural salesperson. Tune in for a humorous and educating look back on all things sales, creative, and tech. Check out what the Noob School website has to offer: https://SchoolForNoobs.com I'm going to be sharing my secrets on all my social channels, but if you want them all at your fingertips, start with my book, Sales for Noobs: https://amzn.to/3tiaxsL Subscribe to our newsletter today: https://bit.ly/3Ned5kL #noobschool #salestraining #sales #training #entrepreneur #salestips #salesadvice

Guiding you through the world of growth, performance marketing, and partner marketing.We sit down with growth and marketing leaders to share tests and lessons learned in business and life.Host: Tye DeGrangeGuest: Jon BlairHype man & Announcer: John Potito

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! We're chatting with writer and comedian, Jon Blair, about the holiday with a little something for everyone - HALLOWEEN! We talk about why classic monsters like skeletons are just funny by default (and whether or not we could take one in a fight), what makes for the best and worst house decorations, the age limits on trick or treating, why homemade Halloween costumes are an ancient ritual that should be respected, and how Halloween teaches us to have joy in the face of fear. Plus a journey to New York's year-round Halloween bar and Jon shares his obsession with sixties monster-themed surf rock.  Looking for a tee with the best nerdy designs by independent artists from around the web? Check out www.TeePublic.com or discover our favourite designs at Teepublic.TheFandomShow.com Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more.

Jon Blair is a Fractional Chief Financial Officer, who is very operationally-focused since he started out as a traditional accountant with an accounting degree. It was fascinating to hear his experiences of what shaped his career path, and what he has learnt working closely with founders. This podcast episode is a great introduction to the financial side of operations.In this episode we discuss:Becoming an entrepreneurial accountantThe skill of creativity in business leadershipJon's process for choosing technologiesWhy every person in an organization needs to be profitableInventory management strategiesYou can find Jon on LinkedInCheck out ‘Financial Planning & Analysis and Performance Management' Learn more about my work at arianacofone.com or drop me a line at hello@arianacofone.com! Produced by Fina CharlesonFrom our sponsor: Unlock your creativity with Baronfig! Use code SECRET20 for 20% off your entire order. Minimum purchase of $50.00 required. Open to all customers with no usage limits. This exclusive offer is active today.https://secret-ops.captivate.fm/baronfig

Jon Blair, Miguel Rivas, and Jean Yoon take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Ashley Botting, Ajahnis Charley and Jon Blair take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford

After a stellar season two on Star Trek: Discovery and an outpouring of love and support from the Star Trek fandom, Captain Pike, Spock, and Una are back with Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Listen in as we discuss the self-titled series premiere, which brings back that classic Star Trek formula of self-contained episodes and a strikingly familiar feel.

Pitching in with Jon Blair. Jon is a wonderful improvisor and sketch artist who is currently touring shows at fringe festivals as they come back online. Make sure you check

Accidentally put your foot in your mouth in front of the leader of the free world cause we're talking about The American President! Kat and Jocelyn discuss charming ratatat dialogue, how Aaron Sorkin movies are "preparedness porn", and Jocelyn unveils her sweet baboo Jon Blair's impression of this film. Brought to you in part by Virtual Game Night. If you're getting Zoom fatigue spice up your calls with Virtual Game Nights. Comedian Olly Robinson hosts live games for your happy hour, conferences, birthday parties, or whoever else you might be on a video conference with. If you want to turn your next virtual gathering into a Virtual Game Night, visit www.virtualgamenight.live/hatelove and book your completely free one-to-one demo and consultation and get 20% off of the price of any game night package with code HATELOVE20 This episode brought to you in part by Best Fiends. If you’re looking for a fun game to pass the time while engaging your brain and enjoying breathtaking visuals and a gripping story, your answer is Best Fiends. Engage your brain with fun puzzles and collect tons of cute characters. Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. This episode is brought to you in part by TeePublic. Check out www.TeePublic.com and discover your next favourite Tee. Psst... they also have nerdy hoodies, sweaters, baseball tees and long sleeves. Check out our favourite designs at www.TeePublic.HateLovePodcast.com Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and more. IHIBILI Logo by Cubbyhole Studio www.cubbyhole.studio  

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The Spooky Piano Tuner and Concept Artist Today on Spooked! Cody falsified his CV, Damien lives in the symphony hall basement, and Jon needs his piano tuned. It’s all about getting ready for the big show, so get your warmups in, take a pre-show poop, and get ready to get Spooked! Follow us: Twitter: @Spookedpodcast Instagram @Spookedpodcast Email: Spookedpodcast@gmail.com Rate and Subscribe in a spooky way or something. Check out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/spookedpodcast Check out some merch: www.teepublic.com/user/spooked Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

Grab your hockey mask, your machete, and go to space cause... why not, cause we're talking about Jason X! Kat and Jocelyn, along with special guest Jon Blair, discuss this VERY silly movie, touching on plush knit fabrics, genuinely committed performances, curious nanotechnology, and what Jason sequel they'd prefer to see. This episode brought to you in part by Cove. Cove is on a mission to make migraines less of a headache. They help you find an FDA-approved migraine treatment that works for you. No insurance needed. No trip to the pharmacy. All online. Meds sent right to your door. With Cove, there’s finally a way to get the help you need when you need it. Go to www.withcove.com/love for 50% OFF your first month of medication and FREE two day shipping. This episode brought to you in part by Uncommon Goods. For those hard to gift people in your life… Finally there’s an easy answer and it’s Uncommon Goods. Uncommon Goods has all the best, unique, unusual gifts guaranteed to delight no matter who you’re gifting, or whatever the occasion is. To get 15% off your first gift, go to www.uncommongoods.com/love and don’t miss out on this limited time offer! Uncommon Goods. Cool, unique and unusual gifts. This episode is brought to you in part by TeePublic. Check out www.TeePublic.com and discover your next favourite Tee. Psst... they also have nerdy hoodies, sweaters, baseball tees and long sleeves. Check out our favourite designs at www.TeePublic.HateLovePodcast.com Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and more. IHIBILI Logo by Cubbyhole Studio www.cubbyhole.studio

We are joined by Paul JP and Jon Blair to watch the classic magic wish turns wrong film "The Monkey's Paw (1948)" where we put the paw on trial!

We are joined by Paul JP and Jon Blair to watch the classic magic wish turns wrong film “The Monkey’s Paw (1948)” where we put the paw on trial! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

Restauración en HD del documental ganador del BAFTA originalmente emitido en 1983. El escritor, productor y director ganador del Oscar y del BAFTA, Jon Blair, entrevista a más de 40 sobrevivientes del Holocausto, para contar la verdadera historia del enigma que fue Oskar Schindler.

A corpse is uncovered in a trunk at Ikea, and manager Wayne DeCosta (Jon Blair) can't figure out what happened. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

A corpse is uncovered in a trunk at Ikea, and manager Wayne DeCosta (Jon Blair) can't figure out what happened. They talk about the goings on at the store, including Wayne's HAM flag, and the several intimidating woodsmen who might have had something to do with the death...

A corpse is uncovered in a trunk at Ikea, and manager Wayne DeCosta (Jon Blair) can’t figure out what happened. They talk about the goings on at the store, including Wayne’s HAM flag, and the several intimidating woodsmen who might have had something to do with the death… Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

Listen, we're good at a lot of things, but making this an hour episode is NOT one of them! Because this episode features the one and only JON BLAIR! Season is starting off ROUGH! We've gone from the murder of Jason Blossom to Fred Andrews getting shot in the chest by a mysterious man in a black hood (not a ski mask!). Fred gets rushed off to Silent Hill General Hospital where he proceeds to embark on a David Lynch style vision quest for his life! Meanwhile, Archie's spiralling into his circles and can't cope with anything, and the gang's just trying to process a man dying with their teenage struggles. Cheryl RISES (from the ashes of Thornhill) this episode, and Jughead gets a Motorcycle... It's WILD! Will Fred recover from this gunshot despite the ineptitude of Dr Masters? Is Jughead going down a dangerous path? WHO SAID "EXCUSE ME?" Of course, but just barely, LOL YEAH, and WE'LL NEVER KNOW!!! FOLLOW JON ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/okjonblair As always, follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riverdalerd Twitter: https://twitter.com/RDriverdale Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riverdalerudedudes/ SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/RDriverdale You can also email us at RiverdaleRudeDudes@gmail.com

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Break A Wish is a podcast where all your dreams come true but with terrible ironic consequences. On each episode, host Maddox Campbell sits down with two guests and one magic wish. The panel breaks down the wish from every angle while trying to come up with the perfect ironic cost. In this episode, we are joined by Jon Blair and Nkasi Ogbonnah to discuss the wish, “I wish I had a neuralizer (from Men In Black)” The discussion that follows covers law enforcement oversight, nudity, and diarrhea. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

Break A Wish is a podcast where all your dreams come true but with terrible ironic consequences. On each episode, host Maddox Campbell sits down with two guests and one magic wish. The panel breaks down the wish from every angle while trying to come up with the perfect ironic cost. In this episode, we are joined by Jon Blair and Nkasi Ogbonnah to discuss the wish, "I wish I had a neuralizer (from Men In Black)" The discussion that follows covers law enforcement oversight, nudity, and diarrhea.

Break A Wish is a podcast where all your dreams come true but with terrible ironic consequences. On each episode, host Maddox Campbell sits down with two guests and one magic wish. The panel breaks down the wish from every angle while trying to come up with the perfect ironic cost. In this episode, we are joined by Jon Blair and Nkasi Ogbonnah to discuss the wish, “I wish I could get eight hour of deep restful sleep” The discussion that follows covers 87 alarms, dreams of bad TV pilots, and the invention of cocaine. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

Break A Wish is a podcast where all your dreams come true but with terrible ironic consequences. On each episode, host Maddox Campbell sits down with two guests and one magic wish. The panel breaks down the wish from every angle while trying to come up with the perfect ironic cost. In this episode, we are joined by Jon Blair and Nkasi Ogbonnah to discuss the wish, "I wish I could get eight hour of deep restful sleep" The discussion that follows covers 87 alarms, dreams of bad TV pilots, and the invention of cocaine. 

Break A Wish is a podcast where all your dreams come true but with terrible ironic consequences. On each episode, host Maddox Campbell sits down with two guests and one magic wish. The panel breaks down the wish from every angle while trying to come up with the perfect ironic cost. In this episode, we are joined by Jon Blair and Nkasi Ogbonnah to discuss the wish, “I wish I could produce bees from my hands at will” The discussion that follows covers Seinfeld, pun names, and colony collapse. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

Break A Wish is a podcast where all your dreams come true but with terrible ironic consequences. On each episode, host Maddox Campbell sits down with two guests and one magic wish. The panel breaks down the wish from every angle while trying to come up with the perfect ironic cost. In this episode, we are joined by Jon Blair and Nkasi Ogbonnah to discuss the wish, "I wish I could produce bees from my hands at will" The discussion that follows covers Seinfeld, pun names, and colony collapse.

In celebration of Adam Sandler's well received new Netflix Special 100% Fresh we are re-airing our December 2017 episode of Adam Sandler's They're All Gonna Laugh At You. In it, Jason sits down with Jordan Kennedy, Jon Blair and Kat Letwin to discuss this Adam Sandler album. Join us in discussing this interesting and early work.

In the 1980's that never was...  North of Stolkholm lie the Mälaren Islands and the world's largest particle accelerator, the Facility for Research in High Energy Physics, or as the locals prefer to call it, "The Loop". What exactly goes on within The Loop and what they're researching remains a tightly guarded secret but all you know for sure is weird and strange things have been happening ever since. Your friend says that aliens live in the cooling towers, your neighbor is convinced there are monsters in the woods eating their cattle, and there's always a rumour or two at school worth checking in about.  Inspired by the paintings of Swedish artist Simon Stålenhag of an alternate 1980's history, these are the tales from the Loop.  Presented by the Terrible Warriors, Consider supporting the Terrible Warriors today through Patreon: Patreon.com/terriblewarriors The Tales From The Loop tabletop RPG is published by Free League and available through Modiphius Entertainment. Terrible Warriors: Joshua Barbeau, Cassie Chui, Justin Ecock, Natalie Wallace, and introducing Jon Blair.

In the 1980's that never was...  North of Stolkholm lie the Mälaren Islands and the world's largest particle accelerator, the Facility for Research in High Energy Physics, or as the locals prefer to call it, "The Loop". What exactly goes on within The Loop and what they're researching remains a tightly guarded secret but all you know for sure is weird and strange things have been happening ever since. Your friend says that aliens live in the cooling towers, your neighbor is convinced there are monsters in the woods eating their cattle, and there's always a rumour or two at school worth checking in about.  Inspired by the paintings of Swedish artist Simon Stålenhag of an alternate 1980's history, these are the tales from the Loop.  Presented by the Terrible Warriors, Consider supporting the Terrible Warriors today through Patreon: Patreon.com/terriblewarriors Tales From The Loop is published by Free League and available through Modiphius Entertainment. Terrible Warriors: Joshua Barbeau, Cassie Chui, Justin Ecock, Natalie Wallace, and introducing Jon Blair.

In the 1980's that never was...  North of Stolkholm lie the Mälaren Islands and the world's largest particle accelerator, the Facility for Research in High Energy Physics, or as the locals prefer to call it, "The Loop". What exactly goes on within The Loop and what they're researching remains a tightly guarded secret but all you know for sure is weird and strange things have been happening ever since. Your friend says that aliens live in the cooling towers, your neighbor is convinced there are monsters in the woods eating their cattle, and there's always a rumour or two at school worth checking in about.  Inspired by the paintings of Swedish artist Simon Stålenhag of an alternate 1980's history, these are the tales from the Loop.  Presented by the Terrible Warriors, Consider supporting the Terrible Warriors today through Patreon: Patreon.com/terriblewarriors Tales From The Loop is published by Free League and available through Modiphius Entertainment. Terrible Warriors: Joshua Barbeau, Cassie Chui, Justin Ecock, Natalie Wallace, and introducing Jon Blair.

In the 1980's that never was...  North of Stolkholm lie the Mälaren Islands and the world's largest particle accelerator, the Facility for Research in High Energy Physics, or as the locals prefer to call it, "The Loop". What exactly goes on within The Loop and what they're researching remains a tightly guarded secret but all you know for sure is weird and strange things have been happening ever since. Your friend says that aliens live in the cooling towers, your neighbor is convinced there are monsters in the woods eating their cattle, and there's always a rumour or two at school worth checking in about.  Inspired by the paintings of Swedish artist Simon Stålenhag of an alternate 1980's history, these are the tales from the Loop.  Presented by the Terrible Warriors, Consider supporting the Terrible Warriors today through Patreon: Patreon.com/terriblewarriors Tales From The Loop is published by Free League and available through Modiphius Entertainment. Terrible Warriors: Joshua Barbeau, Cassie Chui, Justin Ecock, Natalie Wallace, and introducing Jon Blair.

Jon is a seasoned sketch and monologue performer best known for 5 years in The Sketchersons, 2 of which he spent as the troupe's head writer. Jon wrote on four seasons of the CBC's This Hour Has 22 Minutes and made numerous on camera appearances – for that show Jon won a Canadian Comedy Award and was nominated for two WGC Awards and a Canadian Screen Award. In addition to touring last summer as a cast member in Sex T-Rex's award-winning show “Swordplay”, Jon has also toured hsi own solo revue “I'm Only One Man,” As a solo sketch comedian Jon has been a repeat performer at JFL 42, Halifax Pop Explosion and NXNE, Jon is the host of the monthly variety show “Jonsday”, and the recipient of the prestigious Bag of Beer Award for best Newcomer at the 2016 Montreal Sketchfest (an award presumably named after his own body) Jon Blair Twitter Jon Blair clippings

We're continuing the build up to Infinity War and this week we're talking about Avengers Age Of Ultron with guest Jon Blair. It's the Age Of Ultron and turns out it's a short age, we try to figure out how Ultron is even created, if the farm stuff is good or bad, if it's appropriate for Vision to date, and what is Hawkeye's deal? Special thanks to Casper, makers of outrageously comfortable mattresses that are available for a 100-night trial with free shipping and returns to U.S. and Canada. Visit www.casper.com/superheroes and use code: SUPERHEROES for $50 off your purchase! Thank you Casper. Looking for a tee with the best nerdy designs by independent artists from around the web? Check out www.TeePublic.com and discover your next favourite Tee and check out our favourite designs at www.TeePublic.FromSuperheroes.com Special thanks to our friends over at AnthroDesk for sending us their single motor standing desk. AnthroDesk makes incredible standing desks that looks amazing, are fully customizable, and easy to assemble. Stand for productivity, stand for your health, stand with AnthroDesk. Visit www.AnthroDesk.com (or www.AnthroDesk.ca if you're in Canada) and get your own today. Want access to a special secret episode of the podcast every month? Then donate to the show on Patreon. You can gain access to secret podcasts, jokes from the future, and Q&A's. Visit www.patreon.com/fromsuperheroes and become our Patron.

Grab your textbooks and an ethnically ambiguous mascot because we're talking about Community! This week, Kat and Jocelyn are joined by special guest Jon Blair as they discuss this beloved show, touching on the good (Fat Dog for Midterms dance!), the bad (...everything about the way Dan Harmon ran this show!), to the just plain confusing (Changnesia?) Special thanks to this week's sponsor Songfinch. Songfinch is a personalized gifting platform that brings your stories, feelings and memories to life through one-of-a-kind songs from scratch. Using your unique stories along with your desired genre, vocalist gender and song moods, they curate the perfect professional songwriter to handcraft the most personal gift you can give. Listen to our special IHIBILI song made by Songfinch here. Visit www.Songfinch.com and use promo code LOVE for 10% off a personalized song from scratch. This episode brought to you in part by Warby Parker. Warby Parker was founded with a rebellious spirit and a lofty goal: to create boutique-quality eyewear at a revolutionary price point. With their free home try-on program order 5 pairs of glasses, and try them on for 5 days, there is no obligation to buy! Ships free and includes a pre-paid return shipping label. Head to www.warbyparker.com/loveit to order your free Home Try-On’s today. This episode is also brought to you in part by TeePublic. Check out www.TeePublic.com and discover your next favourite Tee. Psst... they also have nerdy hoodies, sweaters, baseball tees and long sleeves. Check out our favourite designs at www.TeePublic.HateLovePodcast.com Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and more.

Join Jason (@JasonDeline) for this very special holiday episode as he sits down with panelists Jordan Kennedy, Jon Blair (@okjonblair) and Kat Letwin (@letwinka) to discuss Adam Sandler's hit album They're All Gonna Laugh At You! Special seasonal thanks goes out to engineer Andrea Miller for helping our bells jingle and happy holidays to one and all!

To prepare for Ragnarok this week we're watching Thor: The Dark World, aka the second one. We're also joined by wonderful guest Jon Blair (comedian, writer, actor) and we discuss the the changes in the movie, Star Wars parallels, get off track talking about GI Joe, and Chris O'Dowd ... in space! Looking for the latest trends through great accessories? BaubleBar designs premium fashion jewelry and accessories that make it easy to experiment with fashion and style. With 1000's of styles and new arrivals weekly www.Baublebar.com will help you keep fashion fun. Go to BaubleBar now and get 20% off using promo code SUPERHEROES. Looking for a tee with the best nerdy designs by independent artists from around the web? Check out www.TeePublic.com and discover your next favourite Tee and check out our favourite designs at www.TeePublic.FromSuperheroes.com Want access to a special secret episode of the podcast every month? Then donate to the show on Patreon. You can gain access to secret podcasts, jokes from the future, and Q&A's. Visit www.patreon.com/fromsuperheroes and become our Patron.

150 Comics For Canadaâ??s 150th Michael Gelbart, Russell Peters, Hunter Collins, Ashley Moffat, Nigel Grinstead, Luba Magnus, Kareem Hassanien, Sam Easton, Ryan Dillion, Lisa Gilroy, Ana-Marija Stojic, Ben Miner, Keith Pedro, Scott Dell, Katie Westman, Danish Anwar, Michael McCrudden, Jay Freeborn, Ernie Vicente, Jay Martin, Cliff Knight, Carol Zoccoli, Ashley Siranni, Blayne Smith, Steph Tolev, Jennifer McAuliffe, Bryan Hatt, Herb Irving, Humble Howard, Alan Shane Lewis, Ali Badshah, Kate Davis, Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll, Rick Rowley, Joshua Elijah, Jon Steinberg, Amanda Day, Martha Oâ??Neill, Nick Nermoff, Ryan Horwood, Aisha Brown, Lianne Mauladin, Thomas Calnan, Joey Harlem, Laurie Elliott, Casey Corbin, Patrick Gagliardi, Mike Gettis, Nitish, Sakjua, Paul Thompson, Boomer Phillips, Peter Anthony, Dean Young, Sandra Battaglini, Simon B Cotter, Ryan Hillis, Jake Leland, Foad HP, Joe Thistel, Carrie Eklund, K Trevor Wilson, Darrin Rose, Elias Theodorou, Lachlan Patterson, Adam Growe, Danny Polishchuk, Derek Seguin, Jeff McEnery, Amanda Brooke Perrin, Dom Pare, Aisha Alfa, Graham Chittenden, JJ Liberman, Pete Smith, DJ Demers, Ward Anderson, Jack Berkovits, Mark Forward, Jared Keeso, Aaron Berg, Colby Armstrong, Alex Wood, Carla Collins, Sam Burns, Darren Frost, Jon Blair, Jason Sensation, Leny Corrado, Mandy Goodhandy, Ben Guyatt, Kevin Banner, Pat MacDonald, Lars Callieou, Angelo Tsarouchas, Christina Walkinshaw, Dylan Rhymer, Fraser Young, Garrett Clark, Eddie Della Siepe, Rob Mailloux, Tyler Morrison, Abdul Butt, Jason Rouse, Martha Chaves, Dan Guiry, KJ Preston, Colin Brown, Cara Connors, Noah Leibtag, Calwyn Shurgold, Craig Lauzon, Dakota-Ray Hebert, Adrian Sawyer, Heather MacDonald, Juliana Rodrigues, Vandad Kardar, Dave Martin, Jordan Foisy, Julia Hladkowicz, Matt Oâ??Brien, Ronen Geisler, Ricardo Mejias, Azfar Ali, Monica Hamburg, Gabriel Frank Koury, Daniel Ranji Sanker, Kyle Lucey, Sandro Veri, Lee Fernandez, Quinn C. Martin, Peter Johnansson, Alan Park, Alex Carscadden, Jesse Galal, Patrick Haye, Rob Bebenek, Dena Jackson, Daniel Woodrow, Mini Holmes, Aliya Kanani, Perry Perlmutar, He Fangzhou, Brian Millward.

Cue up some vaguely spiritual music, because we're talking about the late, occasionally great, more frequently NOT great ex-superhero drama Heroes! Alongside special guests Diana McCallum and Jon Blair, we touch on baffling twists, inexplicable turns, a plotline created by full on copying The Fly, and just how bad Sylar was at physical combat (VERY). This episode is brought to you by TeePublic. Check out www.TeePublic.com and discover your next favourite Tee. Psst... they also have nerdy hoodies, sweaters, baseball tees and long sleeves. Check out our favourite designs at www.TeePublic.HateLovePodcast.com Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and more.

Daniel Pagett and Jason Maghanoy talk about Jason's play Hangman, opening May 13, 2016 at the Storefront Theatre.An examination of how we are shaped by our circumstances, Hangman follows the story of Alistair, a murderer who survives hanging for his crimes and finds unexpected salvation in a mysterious drifter named Winston. Winston takes what he needs to survive and has the town searching for him, greatly endangering the paralyzed Alistair who has been left for the rats under the gallows. As Alistair begins to realize he can rise above his dire situation and past life, Winston sinks deeper into the violence that is consuming the town, leading to a tragic and explosive ending. Written by Jason Maghanoy and directed by Daniel Pagett. Starring Prince Amponsah, Alexander Thomas, Vanessa Trenton, Jon Blair, and Vince Carlin, with puppeteer Kaitlin Morrow.Danny Pagett Twitter: @spoonydan Instagram: @danquoJason Maghanoy Instagram: @jmaghanoyhttp://jsquaredtheatre.blogspot.ca/Storefront Theatre@storefrontTOhttps://www.facebook.com/TheStorefrontTheatrehttp://thestorefronttheatre.com/Stageworthy:http://www.stageworthypodcast.com Twitter @stageworthyPod Facebook: http://facebook.com/stageworthyPod