Podcast appearances and mentions of Jonathan Schwartz

Jonathan Schwartz was at the top of his game serving as a business manager to top stars including Beyonce, Alanis Morisette, Gwenyth Paltrow, Mariah Carey, Linkin Park and others. But this Hollywood insider had a dark secret; he was a compulsive gambler and cocaine addict. And over the course of six years, he embezzled over $7 million from his clients to fund these addictions. Jonathan's criminal behavior earned him a six-year sentence in prison. When Jonathan returned to society in 2020, he found it almost impossible to get a job. But he went back to school and got a degree in alchol & drug counseling followed by an advanced degree as a therapist. Today, he makes a living as the Director of Programing at Altus Rehab, a top-tier, luxury treament facility in Encino, California. According to Jonathan, "I make very little money, but it's the happiest I've ever been. Money never brought me happiness. And today, helping people like me with the same in the commonality and the way our brains are wired, it's the most rewarding thing I've ever done in my life."  

Host: Michal Charles aka MMC13 Guest: Jonathan Schwartz   In this episode of Sobertown Podcast, host Michal interviews Jonathan Schwartz, former Hollywood financial advisor turned addiction advocate and sober warrior. Jonathan shares his journey from managing the wealth of celebrities like Beyoncé, Linkin Park and Alanis Morissette to battling his own addictions with gambling and drugs, which led to embezzlement of millions of dollars and eventual imprisonment. He discusses his childhood trauma, the impact of addiction on his life, and his path to redemption through recovery. Now a licensed therapist, Jonathan focuses on helping others overcome addiction by connecting with their emotions and resolving past traumas. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, accountability, and community support in achieving and maintaining sobriety.   Jonathan Todd Schwartz, once a towering figure in Hollywood's elite financial circles, lived a life that many could only dream of. As a power entertainment business manager at GSO Business Management, Schwartz was entrusted with managing the wealth of some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, including Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Alanis Morissette, Linkin Park, Halsey, and Gwyneth Paltrow. His reputation as one of Hollywood's most "trusted" financial advisors earned him the moniker "diva whisperer," a reflection of his ability to cater to the unique needs of his high-profile clients. However, beneath the surface of this seemingly perfect life, Schwartz was hiding a dark secret. Consumed by a monstrous drug habit and an uncontrollable gambling addiction, Schwartz began to embezzle millions from his clients to fund his destructive lifestyle. His double life was a carefully constructed house of cards, built on lies and deceit, which ultimately came crashing down in 2016 when Alanis Morissette discovered that Schwartz had stolen over $4.7 million from her accounts. The fallout was swift and brutal. Schwartz's crimes were exposed, leading to his arrest and subsequent conviction. The once-celebrated financial guru was now a disgraced criminal, reviled by the very industry that once revered him. His actions not only ruined his own life but also brought significant financial losses and reputational damage to GSO Business Management. But Schwartz's story doesn't end with his fall from grace. Since his release from prison in 2020, Schwartz has embarked on a journey of redemption. Sober and a co-chair of his local Gambler's Anonymous, he is determined to make amends for his past wrongdoings. Schwartz is now dedicated to proving that he is no longer the "defrauding monster" he once was, and is desperate to clear his name, particularly with his ex-wife and children, who continue to harbor doubts about his sincerity. Schwartz's life is a tale of extremes— from the heights of Hollywood success to the depths of criminal infamy. It raises the question: Can Jonathan truly change, or is this just another act in a long-running con? Schwartz's story is a compelling exploration of human nature, redemption, and the thin line between good and evil. In his own words, Schwartz acknowledges his flaws and the damage he has caused, but he remains committed to telling his story, hoping that it will serve as a cautionary tale for others and perhaps, one day, lead to his own redemption. His story is a modern-day parable, echoing the themes of the latest viral scammer tales like Inventing Anna, Tinder Swindler, and Bad Vegan—a once-in-a- lifetime narrative that promises to captivate and dominate public consciousness.  Altus Rehab Instagram: @therealjonathanschwartz     About Michal: Michal is an American podcaster and sober warrior who believes every recovery journey is as unique as the individual traveling it. With over a decade of sobriety garnered through various systems, programs, and support networks, she's passionate about breaking down stereotypes and smashing through the guilt and shame that can keep those suffering with addiction in the dark. Michal is an animal lover, rescue enthusiast, and motorcycle chick who loves helping others, whether in her personal or professional life.  Contact Michal at:EarlydaysPC@gmail.com    Other Sober Resources: I Am Sober App Getting Sober ...Again Boom Rethink The Drink  

In this conversation...Jonathan Schwartz shares his profound journey from childhood trauma to a successful career in business management within the entertainment industry, followed by a devastating fall into gambling addiction and embezzlement. He discusses the impact of unresolved trauma on his life, the lessons learned during his time in prison, and his commitment to helping others struggling with addiction and mental health issues. Jonathan's story is one of resilience, redemption, and the ongoing journey of personal growth. Jonathan shares his harrowing journey through addiction, particularly gambling, and the subsequent path to recovery. He discusses the mindset of a gambler, the emotional toll of addiction, and the importance of personal accountability. Jonathan reflects on his time in prison, the growth he experienced, and the role of spirituality in his recovery. He emphasizes the need for societal change in how addiction is viewed and the importance of forgiveness and understanding in the healing process.Dark Finds Podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/darkfindspodcast/Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/darkfindspodcast/membershipDark Finds IG - https://www.instagram.com/dark.finds/Dark Finds YouTube Channel for more dark long-form content - https://www.youtube.com/@DarkFindsChannelDark Finds book - https://amzn.eu/d/3VHPOTjDark Finds website www.darkfindsmedia.comTakeawaysJonathan's childhood trauma shaped his adult life and career choices.He worked hard to overcome his past and build a successful career.Gambling addiction led to significant personal and professional downfall.Jonathan emphasizes the importance of addressing unresolved trauma.He found purpose in helping others after his recovery.His experience in prison taught him humility and resilience.Jonathan's journey reflects the complexities of mental health and addiction.He advocates for progress, not perfection in recovery.The support of the 12-Step Fellowship was crucial for his healing.Jonathan's story is a testament to the power of personal transformation. Gambling addiction is a behavioral addiction that can lead to severe emotional distress.The mindset of a gambler often involves grandiosity and a fantasy of winning back losses.Self-sabotage is a common behavior among those struggling with addiction.Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.Recovery requires a commitment to pro-recovery behaviors and humility.Spirituality can play a significant role in the recovery process.Personal accountability is crucial in overcoming addiction.The prison system often lacks adequate educational and rehabilitative resources.Addiction is a complex interplay of genetic predisposition and personal choice.Jonathan Schwartz, childhood trauma, gambling addiction, embezzlement, recovery, business management, entertainment industry, mental health, addiction therapy, personal growth, addiction, gambling, recovery, redemption, mental health, spirituality, personal accountability, prison, forgiveness, self-sabotage, Gary Colton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Coach Blu Robinson interviews Jonathan, who shares his powerful redemption story from addiction and embezzlement to recovery and helping others. Jonathan discusses his journey through gambling addiction, the consequences he faced, and how he found hope and purpose in his life after prison. He emphasizes the importance of asking for help, the role of humility in recovery, and the significance of sharing his story to inspire others. In this conversation, Jonathan shares his journey of recovery from addiction, emphasizing the importance of surrendering to a higher power, finding authentic purpose, and making conscious choices. He discusses the significance of reconnecting with one's inner dialogue and emotional awareness, as well as the vital role of relationships in recovery. Jonathan highlights how active listening and positive self-talk have transformed his life, allowing him to build meaningful connections and live authentically. To Learn More About Jonathan  Instagram: instagram.com/jt_.schwartz/ Facebook:  facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567366347946 Linkedin:  linkedin.com/in/jonathan-schwartz-1b0a241a9 Websigt: altus.rehab/meet-our-staff/ Please join Addict to Athlete's Patreon support page and help us turn the mess of addiction into the message of sobriety! https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete Please visit our website for more information on Team Addict to Athlete and Addiction Recovery Podcasts. https://www.AddictToAthlete.org Join the Team! Circle, our new social support event, along with the team and athlete communication platform, is designed to help us break free from doom scrolling and shadow banning and foster stronger connections among us. Follow the link, download the app, and start this new chapter of Team AIIA! Join Circle https://a2a.circle.so/join?invitation_token=16daaa0d9ecd7421d384dd05a461464ce149cc9e-63d4aa30-1a67-4120-ae12-124791dfb519

Jonathan Schwartz was a business manager to high-net worth celebrities in Hollywood, but his addiction to gambling changed everything. It consumed his life, ultimately resulting in him stealing from the very clients who trusted him with their life savings. I will be talking to Jonathan Schwartz about being on top, losing it all, and emerging on the other side.

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Send us a textIncredible Episode ALERT!:Jonathan Schwartz was once Hollywood's most trusted financial advisor, managing icons like Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, and Gwyneth Paltrow. Known as the "diva whisperer," he seemed untouchable. But behind the glitz and glam, his secret drug and gambling addictions led him to embezzle over $4.7 million from the very clients he was meant to protect, resulting in a fall from grace that shocked the industry.In 2016, Schwartz pled guilty to the crime that shattered his reputation and left him disgraced. After serving time and getting sober, Schwartz is now focused on rebuilding his life. He currently serves as the Program Director of Altus Rehab, where he's helping others find their own path to recovery. His story is a wild ride of fame, crime, and transformation—think "Inventing Anna" meets "The Tinder Swindler."This episode plays out like a Hollywood movie.. it's a must listen. Thank you Jonathan for joining us!altus.rehab/meet-our-staff/linkedin.com/in/jonathan-schwartz-1b0a241a9instagram.com/jt_.schwartz/facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567366347946Support the show

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by Jonathan Schwartz, the former business manager of high profile clients like Alanis Morissette, Beyonce, Linkin Park, Halsey and more. In 2017 Schwartz pled guilty to embezzling nearly 5 million dollars from Morissette and was sentenced to 6 years in prison. He has been released, is now a convicted felon working to help others struggling with addiction.  He is the current case manager at Altus Rehab in California and has embarked on his personal journey towards redemption.  If you or someone you know is suffering from a gambling and/or drug addiction, contact:  1-800-GAMBLER or Altus Rehab: https://altus.rehab/ For help from Jonathan, contact him at his professional IG: @TheRealJonathanSchwartz. Follow Missing: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missingcsm. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/missingcsm. IG: https://www.instagram.com/MissingCSM/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissingCSM. FB: https://www.facebook.com/MissingCSM. Follow Crawlspace: Twitter: https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod . Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast . Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/Crawlspacepodcast. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcast. Check out our entire network at http://crawlspace-media.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Schwartz was a self made success in the management of Hollywood celebrities like Beyonce, Alanis Morrisette, and others, until he got into trouble with gambling and drugs. He hit rock bottom, and wound up in prison after losing everything. Now, out of prison, he fights for redemption. He joins Bill on CKCB Features and tells his incredible story of his ordeal, and how he is redeeming himself. This interview is a little on the serious side, but its a riveting story.Follow Jonathan on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/therealjonathanschwartz/Got a beer you want Doug to review? Send him an email atckcbeer@gmail.comAny other podcast correspondence, send it to ckcbpodcast@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/crimeskillerscultsandbeer/https://twitter.com/CKC_Beerhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUyuqDB2Dlszhpc_pGca29whttps://www.facebook.com/groups/257328477392782/

Jonathan Schwartz was one Hollywood's most trusted advisors, managing icons like Beyonce, Matthew McConaughey, Mariah Carey and Gwyneth Paltrow.  He seemed untouchable.  But behind the glitz and glam, his secret drug & gambling addictions led him to embezzle almost $7mllion from the very clients he was meant to protect resulting in a fall from grace that shocked the industry.  Listen to find out how it all went down, how he's recovered and is now helping others.   Help support the show and buy us a coffee.  Your donation goes a long way and helps us produce more riveting content for you.

In 2016 Alanis Morissette discovered that her business manager had embezzled $4.7 million of her money. Jonathan Schwartz was at rehearsals with Beyonce when he realised that his six-year addiction and gambling problem had been discovered. Jonathan is a former wealth manager to the stars who went to prison for his crimes. He is now sober and this is his story back to humility and redemption. To learn more, visit the show notes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we welcome Jonathan Schwartz, a former high-profile entertainment business manager turned therapist, program director, and author, to uncover the truth behind addiction, burnout, forgiveness, and personal transformation.Jonathan shares his incredible journey from working with A-list celebrities to battling a severe addiction that led to embezzling over $7 million, serving time in prison and ultimate redemption on to helping others heal.

On May 8th, 2016, a successful 46-year-old business manager and CPA is sitting an FBI polygraph test in Los Angeles, California. The well-respected executive partner with numerous high-profile, world-famous clients from the entertainment industry has it all. A happy marriage, three kids, and a career trajectory where the sky is the limit. But it's all about to come crashing down in a very public and life-changing way due to addiction, insecurity, and denial. In episode 343, Jac and Alexis detail the life and crimes of Jonathan Schwartz, and how his descent into addiction and hubris not only destroyed the life and career he'd worked so hard for, but how his immediate remorse propelled him to a place of personal growth, healing, and self-forgiveness, with the ultimate aim of finding redemption through helping others who are now where he once was.

It'Sugar is more than just a candy store. It's an immersive experience. In this episode of Retail Retold, Chris Ressa interviews Jonathan Schwartz, the Vice President of It'Sugar. Jonathan shares his journey in real estate, detailing his experiences from corporate real estate to leading the real estate department at It's Sugar. He discusses the unique positioning of It's Sugar as more than just a candy store, focusing on immersive experiences and growth in various retail formats. Jonathan also provides insights into market trends, the success of flagship stores, and the company's innovative approach to product offerings.TakeawaysIt'Sugar focuses on creating immersive retail experiences.The company has grown from 85 to 125 locations since acquisition.Retail vacancies are at an all-time low, impacting market dynamics.It's Sugar is exploring opportunities in airports for future growth.The flagship store concept blends retail with entertainment.Unique product offerings differentiate It's Sugar from competitors.The company prioritizes locations with high foot traffic and dwell time.All flagship stores are profitable, contributing to brand visibility.It's Sugar aims to expand its footprint with smaller store formats.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Jonathan Schwartz and It's Sugar02:31 Jonathan's Journey in Real Estate05:56 The Evolution of It's Sugar09:34 Market Insights and Growth Opportunities12:47 Unique Store Concepts and Experiences19:00 Flagship Store Success Stories

Jonathan Todd Schwartz was a heavyweight business manager to some of the biggest names in show business. But a crippling gambling addiction led to his embezzlement of millions of dollars from numerous clients, including the singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette. Jonathan tells Caleb about his rise in entertainment, how it all fell apart, and how he has been working to seek forgiveness and redemption.SponsorsRoutable - http://ohmyfraud.promo/routableRho - http://ohmyfraud.promo/rho(00:00) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud (03:38) - Jonathan's Early Life and Family Background (09:21) - College Years and Early Career (13:40) - Breaking into the Entertainment Industry (24:40) - Struggles with Addiction and Gambling (35:44) - Six Years of Desperation (43:32) - The Downfall Begins (45:10) - Facing the Music: Lie Detector Test (52:45) - Sentencing and Reflection (55:59) - Life in Prison and Sobriety (01:01:22) - Reentering Society (01:04:42) - Making Amends and Moving Forward (01:06:51) - Final Thoughts and Lessons Learned Connect with JonathanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjonathanschwartz/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-todd-schwartz-58585b333/Altus RehabHOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appCONNECT WITH CALEBTwitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquistLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.comSee Greg and Caleb Live NJCPA Convention & Expo [NJCPA]ShownotesThe Defrauded Famous | Alanis Morissette and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar [Ep. 68]

What to say when Steve Jobs threatens to sue you. Original text by Jonathan Schwartz. More about Lighthouse Design's Concurrence courtesy of the Apple Wikia instance. Sun famously sued Microsoft over their incompatible Java implenentation variant in 1997. Microsoft settled by paying Sun a bunch of money. Please enjoy this Flash animation shown at JavaOne 2004 retelling the story. Steve Jobs quotes from Triumph of the Nerds, WWDC 1997 Q&A, and Macworld San Francisco 2003. In the mid-1990s, Sun Microsystems acquired StarDivision and its StarOffice product, which Sun open sourced and renamed OpenOffice. After some entirely predictable grief from Oracle, the community forked the project and delivered what we know today as LibreOffice. Apple adopted Sun's dynamic system-wide tracing and performance profiling framework DTrace, known as Instruments in Xcode's collection of tools. Apple announced Snow Leopard Server would ship with Sun's ZFS but that ultimately never happened for licensing and patent reasons. Whether Sun's soon-to-be-acquisition by Oracle and the Steve Jobs/Larry Ellison relationship would have helped or hindered this, we'll never know. Either way, Apple, I know you're reading this and I'd like APFS to checksum my data blocks too, not just the metadata. Thank you. Jonathan Schwartz and Scott McNealy quotes from Sun's NC03-Q3 (2003) keynote and JavaOne 2004. See Project Looking Glass in action.

Jonathan Todd Schwartz Licensed addiction counselor andlicensed therapist (CADC, LADC, AMFT Quit lit (recovery literature) recommendation: How to Do theWork: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self - https://a.co/d/0nrEqSe Best piece of recovery advice: Be willing to be vulnerable Recovery resources: Aces score: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/02/387007941/take-the-ace-quiz-and-learn-what-it-does-and-doesnt-mean Music that symbolizes Recovery to Jonathan: Anything byLinkin Park - https://linkinpark.com/Don't forget to check out “The Way Out Playlist” available onlyon Spotify. Curated by all our wonderful guests on the podcast! https://open.spotify.com?episode/07lvzwUq1L6VQGnZuH6OLz?si=3eyd3PxVRWCKz4pTurLcmA (c) 2015 - 2025 The Way Out Podcast | All Rights Reserved. ThemeMusic: “all clear” (https://ketsa.uk/browse-music/)byKetsa(https://ketsa.uk)licensed under CC BY-NC-ND4.0(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd)

Hi I'm Mac Magee, the voice of Braves Country Radio Play-By-Play. Jonathan Schwartz dedicated Super Bowl Sundays for over 40 years to 'Salute to baseball' playing baseball influenced songs on his show in the NY radio area. I just recently heard about this last year as I did not grow up in NY, but we will try to do it justice from the historical side each Super Sunday going forward. This SUPER BOWL SUNDAY we will continue this annual series with '59 Reasons Why Baseball's the Best As We Await Super Bowl LIX' /*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/* Super Bowl Sunday Salute to Baseball | 59 Reasons Why Baseball Is the Best For Super Bowl LIX with Mac Mg Hi I'm Mac Magee, the voice of Braves Country Radio Play-By-Play. Jonathan Schwartz dedicated Super Bowl Sundays for over 40 years to 'Salute to baseball' playing baseball influenced songs on his show in the NY radio area. I just recently heard about this last year as I did not grow up in NY, but we will try to do it justice from the historical side each Super Sunday going forward. This SUPER BOWL SUNDAY we will continue this annual series with '59 Reasons Why Baseball's the Best As We Await Super Bowl LIX' /*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/* Super Bowl Sunday Salute to Baseball | 59 Reasons Why Baseball Is the Best For Super Bowl LIX with Mac Mg Hi I'm Mac Magee, the voice of Braves Country Radio Play-By-Play. Jonathan Schwartz dedicated Super Bowl Sundays for over 40 years to 'Salute to baseball' playing baseball influenced songs on his show in the NY radio area. I just recently heard about this last year as I did not grow up in NY, but we will try to do it justice from the historical side each Super Sunday going forward. This SUPER BOWL SUNDAY we will continue this annual series with '59 Reasons Why Baseball's the Best As We Await Super Bowl LIX' /*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/* Super Bowl Sunday Salute to Baseball | 59 Reasons Why Baseball Is the Best For Super Bowl LIX with Mac Mg Hi I'm Mac Magee, the voice of Braves Country Radio Play-By-Play. Jonathan Schwartz dedicated Super Bowl Sundays for over 40 years to 'Salute to baseball' playing baseball influenced songs on his show in the NY radio area. I just recently heard about this last year as I did not grow up in NY, but we will try to do it justice from the historical side each Super Sunday going forward. This SUPER BOWL SUNDAY we will continue this annual series with '59 Reasons Why Baseball's the Best As We Await Super Bowl LIX' /*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/* Super Bowl Sunday Salute to Baseball | 59 Reasons Why Baseball Is the Best For Super Bowl LIX with Mac Mg Hi I'm Mac Magee, the voice of Braves Country Radio Play-By-Play. Jonathan Schwartz dedicated Super Bowl Sundays for over 40 years to 'Salute to baseball' playing baseball influenced songs on his show in the NY radio area. I just recently heard about this last year as I did not grow up in NY, but we will try to do it justice from the historical side each Super Sunday going forward. This SUPER BOWL SUNDAY we will continue this annual series with '59 Reasons Why Baseball's the Best As We Await Super Bowl LIX' /*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*

Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Schwartz, PsyD, Clinical Director at the Center for Anxiety Relief, addresses challenges of freezing during dates, emotional struggles in relationships, and cold feet before commitment. He emphasizes that these feelings, often driven by anxiety and fear of judgment, are common and offers tips for overcoming them while accepting that every meaningful relationship requires work and growth. Hosted by Rabbi Yoni Rabinovitch.

Send us a textOn today's show, Karen Huger misses the RHOP Reunion for rehab. I drop some Southern Charm exclusive tea. Real Housewives of Long Island is real. RHONJ Joe Giudice new house or is it? Jen Aydin is Cancelled. Then I am joined by special guest, Jonathan Schwartz he was once an icon financial advisor in the entertainment industry to A listers like Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, LINKIN PARK and Ray J. He was involved in a lot of pop culture events, which I will take you through until he stole 4.7 million from Alanis Morrissette because of a drug and gambling problem. His stories are epic. He also has a lot of really helpful information to learn from about Hollywood. I loved talking Hollywood insider tea with him today and also learning from his bad experiences what he learned. He has some thoughts on Kim Kardashian. I hope you enjoy how special this show is. We discuss what his experience was like being arrested, which was as wild as Wolf of Wall Street, and then also some of his Hollywood stories with LINKIN PARK, Chester Bennington, Beyoncé, JAY-Z, and Mariah Carey, a unique perspective for sure! Maybe listen to this Ep in two parts because the interview with Jonathan starts at time code 25 minutes and goes until one hour and 30 minutes.Support the showDana is on Cameo!Follow Dana: @Wilkey_Dana$25,000 Song - Apple Music$25,000 Song - SpotifyTo support the show and listen to full episodes, become a member on PatreonTo learn more about sponsorships, email DDDWpodcast@gmail.comDana's YouTube Channel

Jonathan Schwartz discusses how to analyze a manufacturing company. Jonathan's background includes working in operations improvement, starting with manufacturing and then transitioning to banking and non-manufacturing roles. He has worked with private equity firms and has been a lean champion at a private equity firm. Sales and Operations Planning Process One of the first types of analysis Jonathan talks about is the sales and operations planning process (SOP), which involves integrating what is being told to the sales team with what is being produced. This alignment and match is based on the equipment and production capabilities of the company. The main idea is to align what is going to make the plant the most money with how it is incentivizing the sales team.The main idea is to align what is being sold with what is being produced, and to charge more based on the value added services provided by the company. This aligns with the company's goals and equipment to make the most money. Production Scheduling Process Jonathan explains that the production scheduling process in a company can be complex, with different tools used for larger plants and more complex situations. For example, a simple company might schedule production in batches, depending on the flexibility of their equipment and the economic batch size. This helps avoid having a large amount of inventory sitting in inventory when orders are placed for other parts. In some cases, private label products may not be suitable for production, while others may require make to stock or make to order processes. Delays in customization can affect the capacity to build up inventory. To assess the quality of a factory's production scheduling, it is important to consider the number of changes in the schedule over time and overall on-time delivery. An assessment of inventory levels can help identify bottlenecks, quality problems, equipment downtime, or matching schedules from pre-production stops to middle production steps. Visualizing the inventory levels and identifying visible metrics or schedules can help identify areas for improvement. Jonathan shares a couple of war stories as examples. New Process Implementation and Change Management The conversation turns to implementing a new process. Change management should be done promptly, rather than a week or two weeks ahead of time. Employees become a fountain of ideas and improvements, which can lead to quick changes in morale and overall productivity. In manufacturing, change management involves not planning ahead but presenting the new process to the entire team when they come in. This approach allows employees to learn from their mistakes and improve their skills, ultimately leading to better results and increased morale. Jonathan states that a clear production schedule is crucial for ensuring everyone knows what's up next for their line and is prepared for any changes. By implementing a two-bin system and addressing stockouts, organizations can improve on time, delivery numbers, and predictability. He suggests that steady usage can help determine the appropriate amount of inventory to hold, while unpredictable demand can lead to overstocking. He explains how to avoid stock outs and also emphasizes the importance of supplier quality evaluation, which involves ensuring parts are qualified for new products before they are released to production.  Jonathan shares an example from a Motorola plant in Atlanta. Supplier Quality Management Jonathan discusses the importance of supplier quality management in a manufacturing plant. He emphasizes the need for a sophisticated system to identify and address problems in parts and suppliers. This system involves intake department workers, who need to know whether a part goes into income inspection or goes straight to stock. Inspectors need to be trained to identify and address issues, as it is costly to inspect 100% of everything. When assessing a manufacturing plant's supplier quality management program, Jonathan talks about the metrics in place and how they are used. These metrics include the percentage of bad parts and good parts when present. He stresses that the system should be communication-intensive, with production line personnel communicating with program managers when a part is bad or a whole set of parts is bad. Incoming receiving clerks should know what parts are in the batch and the supplier, and which ones need to be flagged for inspection. Inspectors should track the issues and communicate them back to the supplier. Efficiency in Manufacturing ERP Systems Jonathan explains that this involves implementing Kanban and minimizing touches on work in progress inventory. The conversation turns to the plant layout, including the dock, incoming warehouse, and presentation of parts to the line. Jonathan explains that traditional cost accounting practices can lead to mismeasurements, as the plant manager was measured on absorption, which is the amount of overhead he could absorb based on their cost per unit. This led to a lack of inventory quality and a lack of time, delivery, and productivity. He mentions that traditional measures may not be relevant to the factory floor, as they may not be relevant to the workers. Lean Improvements in a Production Line Jonathan shares an example of implementing lean improvements in a production line with 180 employees. He emphasizes the importance of minimizing the whip, ensuring that people only work as much as possible, and minimizing the process of rework when a problem arises. This approach improved quality and throughput, as it reduced the number of reworked items and improved throughput. He also highlights the importance of using fixtures that ensured that tasks were done correctly, even if it took more time. This approach also improved visibility and communication throughout the line. By minimizing the whip, rebalancing the line, and ensuring that tasks were done correctly, the company achieved significant improvements in quality and output metrics. Timestamps: 02:23: Overview of Production Scheduling and Sales and Operations Planning  04:47: Complexities of Production Scheduling  07:32: Assessing Production Scheduling Effectiveness  12:44: Implementing Lean Improvements and Supplier Quality Management  12:59: Evaluating Supplier Quality Management Programs  27:05: Material Handling and Internal Logistics Efficiency  33:27: Celebrating Victories and Improving Morale  Links: Resource: https://umbrex.com/resources/how-to-analyze-a-manufacturing-company/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jonathandschwartz Email: jonathan@gmail.com Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. Learn more at www.umbrex.com.

If you're jonesing for some nostalgia, then this is the Oh My Fraud episode for you. Caleb and Greg discuss two stars—an athlete whose fame peaked in the 80s and a singer-songwriter who put out one of the biggest selling albums of the 90s—who helped define their respective decades. Unfortunately, their wild success also made them targets of people they trusted to help manage that success.  SponsorsSafeSend - https://ohmyfraud.promo/safesendThe Small Business Research Institute - https://ohmyfraud.promo/ceanowGenwise - https://ohmyfraud.promo/genwise(00:00) - Kareem Abdul Jabbar's Rumored Investment Fiasco (01:07) - This is Oh My Fraud (02:54) - Caleb and Greg's High School Music and Sports Dreams (07:12) - The Celebrity: Alanis Morissette (16:58) - Financial Mismanagement and Fraud Uncovered (28:13) - Jonathan Schwartz's Legal Troubles (29:43) - Alanis Morissette's Response (29:58) - The Celebrity: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (35:50) - The Downfall of Tom Collins (46:52) - Lessons Learned (57:16) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appQuestions? Need help? Email support@earmarkcpe.com.CONNECT WITH THE HOSTSGreg Kyte, CPATwitter: https://twitter.com/gregkyteLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/Caleb NewquistTwitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquistLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.comSources:Alanis MorissetteAlanis Morissette [Wikipedia]Alanis Morissette Sues Ex-Business Manager for $15 Million [CBS]Alanis Morissette vs. GSO Business Management, Jonathan Schwartz [LAT]GSO Business Management vs. Jonathan Todd Schwartz [LAT]Alanis Morissette, business management firm settle lawsuit over alleged embezzlement [LAT]Business Manager Agrees to Plead Guilty after Admitting $7.2 Million Embezzlement from Alanis Morissette and Other Celebrities [DOJ]CPA Sentenced to 6 years in Federal Prison for Embezzling $7.2 Million from Alanis Morissette and Other Celebrities [DOJ]Alanis Morissette's Ex-Business Manager Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison [THR]Hollywood Business Manager: I Stole From Alanis Morissette and Other Clients and I'm Sorry [THR]Alanis Morissette Responds to Ex-Business Manager's Apology [THR]Isn't it moronic: Alanis Morissette's manager sad over 'stupid' theft [CBC]Kareem Abdul-JabbarKareem Abdul-Jabbar — Wikipedia $55-Million Action Alleges Financial Mismanagment : Abdul-Jabbar Sues Former Manager — Los Angeles Times A LOT OF HURT — Sports IllustratedDid Kareem-Abdul Jabbar Really Lose Millions Building Special Hotels for Tall People?  — Sports Legends Revealed

IT'SUGAR is known for its extensive variety of treats and innovative products. It's a leader in what the company call "sugartainment." Jonathan Schwartz, Vice President of Real Estate and Business Development discusses the brand's latest endeavors, retail strategies, and future plans. The company often seeks locations in impulsive purchasing environments like Las Vegas, where they have six stores. The focus remains on tourist markets, lifestyle centers, urban locations, and premier properties. The company has the flexibility to adapt store sizes from 1,800 to 30,000 square feet, depending on the location. Keisha Virtue is Senior Research Analyst for Retail at JLL. James Cook is the Director of Retail Research in the Americas for JLL.  Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Listen: WhereWeBuy.show  Alexa: Say "Enable the Where We Buy skill" Email: jamesd.cook@jll.com  Watch our video show, Everything We Know About Retail: http://everythingweknow.show/ Leave a message on the Where We Buy hotline. We may use it on an upcoming show. Call (602) 633-4061  Read more retail research here:  http://www.us.jll.com/retail Theme music is Run in the Night by The Good Lawdz, under Creative Commons license.  

The Elders group of world leaders has said "no country is above the law" and Israel's "unlawful approach" to its war on Gaza cannot continue following the ICJ's order to halt military operations in the Rafah area. This comes as the ICJ on FRIDAY called on Israel to end its operation in Rafah. Over the last two weeks, Israel has reduced entire neighborhoods in Rafah to rubble and forcefully displaced hundreds of thousands of people. Israel has since responded to the ICJ ruling calling it "outrageous, morally repugnant and disgusting", adding that accusations of genocide in Gaza "are false".  As the International Court was handing down its ruling on Rafah, Israeli forces were intensifying their attacks on the city in southern Gaza, with missiles targeting the crowded al-Shabura refugee camp. To find out how Israeli citizens are seeing all this Bongiwe Zwane spoke to  Israeli journalist, Jonathan Schwartz....

Hi I'm Mac Magee, the voice of Braves Country Radio Play-By-Play. Jonathan Schwartz dedicated Super Bowl Sundays for over 40 years to 'Salute to baseball' playing baseball influenced songs on his show in the NY radio area. I just recently heard about this last year as I did not grow up in NY, but we will try to do it justice from the historical side each Super Sunday going forward. This SUPER BOWL SUNDAY we will begin this annual series with 'Radio Baseball Begins'. Taking a look at it's beginnings and the Golden Age of Radio as it gives way to TV and sports fandom everywhere. /*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*

Show 191 (11/12/23) This week Jonathan Schwartz and Buddy interview J Sizzle from Steel City Wrestling in Pueblo, Colorado! We talk to him about starting up his fed, what it is like to be an indy promoter and also about his champion Plexx. A very different kind of interview, hope you check it out! https://youtu.be/DkyhSzBJTJk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wrestlingandeverything/support

Show 189 (10/29/23) This week it's a general topic show with Wrestling Journalists Leonard Caplan and Jonathan Schwartz! We cover all sorts of subjects like some of the wrestlers lost this year, the NWA announcement of going back to a territory system, the future of the WWE without Vince McMahon and so much more! A fascinating grab bag of wrestling topics on this show that you will want to check out! https://youtu.be/oYD_5wJn4DI --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wrestlingandeverything/support

show 184 (9/24/23) This week Buddy is joined by Evan Ginzburg, Jonathan Schwartz, Benny Scala & Dan Sebastiano as we talk about things like our favorite wrestling movies, making movies, The WWE Mergers & Layoffs, AEW's recent show in NY, John Tolos memories and so much more! Another "very special episode" and a lot of fun with all the guys giving their two cent's worth on subjects both today and yesteryear! Be sure to check it out! https://youtu.be/N7hqp4SsZwM   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wrestlingandeverything/support

Show 182 (9/10/23): This week Buddy is joined by Benny Scala and Jonathan Schwartz with son of legendary wrestler Paul "Mr #1derful" Orndorff! You don't get a more down to earth, realistic interview than the one that Travis gave to us this week. I know I say that these episodes are special but this is an EXTREMELY special episode. I GUARANTEE you'll learn things you never knew before not just about Paul Orndorff but about wrestling in general. Please check it out!!! https://youtu.be/tBBHmat4_zI --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wrestlingandeverything/support

Show 177 (8/6/23) This week Jonathan Schwartz joins Buddy and Mike as we interview Jeff Walton, also known as Tux Newman, manager in the Los Angeles Area and across the country. He has stories about the Tolos Brothers, managing Bruiser Brody and Andy Kaufman plus Memories of Adrian Street and so much more! Please check out yet another "special episode" of W&EC2C! https://youtu.be/IykQ407n3Zg --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wrestlingandeverything/support

On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by KINGSLEY BEN-ADIR and Director ALI SELIM of Marvel Studios' SECRET INVASION. Set in the present day MCU, Nick Fury learns of a clandestine invasion of Earth by a faction of shapeshifting Skrulls. Fury joins his allies, including Everett Ross, Maria Hill and the Skrull Talos, who has made a life for himself on Earth. Together they race against time to thwart the imminent Skrull invasion and save humanity. Secret Invasion is a six-episode Disney+ series and launches June 21, 2023.Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast interview now on all podcast feeds, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.caGet a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: mubi.com/themoviepodcastContact: hello@themoviepodcast.caTHE MOVIE PODCAST ON ET CANADA!THE MOVIE PODCAST MERCHANDISE NOW AVAILABLE!FOLLOW USDaniel on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdShahbaz on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdAnthony on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdThe Movie Podcast on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and YouTube

Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review the first two episodes of Marvel Studios' SECRET INVASION series from Director Ali Selim. [Spoiler-Free]. Set in the present day MCU, Nick Fury learns of a clandestine invasion of Earth by a faction of shapeshifting Skrulls. Fury joins his allies, including Everett Ross, Maria Hill and the Skrull Talos, who has made a life for himself on Earth. Together they race against time to thwart the imminent Skrull invasion and save humanity. It stars Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Cobie Smulders, Martin Freeman, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Charlayne Woodard, Killian Scott, Samuel Adewunmi, Dermot Mulroney, Christopher McDonald, Katie Finneran, with Emilia Clarke, with Olivia Colman, and Don Cheadle. Marvel Studios' “Secret Invasion” launches June 21, exclusively on Disney+.Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast review now on all podcast feeds, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.caGet a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: mubi.com/themoviepodcastContact: hello@themoviepodcast.caTHE MOVIE PODCAST ON ET CANADA!THE MOVIE PODCAST MERCHANDISE NOW AVAILABLE!FOLLOW USDaniel on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdShahbaz on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdAnthony on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdThe Movie Podcast on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and YouTube

show 168 (6/4/23): Buddy comes back from his first live show in 5 years with Totally Queer Wrestling in Richmond, CA...His review plus a discussion on whether there's too much wrestling on TV, plus talk about ECW, the history of drag-wrestlers and acceptance of trans/drag wrestling. A fascinating discussion! https://youtu.be/PTzEY6Xy3to --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wrestlingandeverything/support

EPISODE SUMMARY:  Michael Harrison has held multiple positions in front of and behind the mic at many legendary stations, hosted syndicated shows, written for publications, created TALKERS, and more! Harrison discusses his eventful career including being at the forefront of several rising formats and innovations as Michael and Chachi sit down for a chat!On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Michael about:Starting his career by creating one of the first progressive rock radio stations on Long IslandGoing to NYC and working for 3 different formats at once and teaching at the same timeMoving to San Diego and his instrumental role in the creation of the AOR format. Hosting a few syndicated shows and working with Norm Pattiz in the early days of Westwood OnePublishing his own radio charts in his Good Phone publication and getting bought out by BillboardMoving to talk radio and fulfilling a life long dream of being Founding TALKERS Magazine, TALKERS.com and the TALKERS ConventionJoining the band Gun Hill Road and releasing music with themWhat the radio industry must do to stay relevantAnd more!Read Michael's Talkers publication at Talkers.comAnd Listen Gun Hill Road's newest single hereABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Michael Harrison has worked at legendary stations from coast to coast including WNEW in New York, KMET in LA, KRPI in Sand Diego, TIC in hartford and WCBS NY. Founded the AOR format, hosted several syndicated shows, was the first managing editor for R&R, has been a columnist for Billboard, station owner, member of the band Gun Hill Road, and creator of TALKERS.ABOUT THE PODCAST: Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry.PEOPLE MENTIONED: Mike McVay, Richard Neer, Rosko, Scott Muni, Allison Steele, Jonathan Schwartz, Pete Fornatale, John Zacherle, Vonner Paulson, Ron Jacobs, Bob Wilson, Lee Abrams, Allen Shaw, Mike Brown, Sam Bellamy, Alex Bennett, Sue Steinberg, Norm Pattiz, Lee Zito, Mel Karmazin, Al Herskovitz, Dan MasonABOUT BENZTOWN: Benztown is a leading international audio imaging, production library, voiceover, programming, podcasting, and jingle production company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. Benztown provides audio brands and radio stations of all formats with end-to-end imaging and production, making high-quality sound and world-class audio branding a reality for radio stations of all market sizes and budgets. Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for five consecutive years as one of America's Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles, New York, London and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging work parts for 23 libraries across 15 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Hip Hop and R&B, Rhythmic, Classic Hits, Rock, News/Talk, Sports, and JACK. Benztown provides custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting in partnership with Yamanair Creative. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets, and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world, including: The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown, The Daily Dees Show, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Top 10 Now, AudioLogger, Audio Architecture, Radio Merch Shop, The Rooster Show Prep, AmeriCountry, and Benztown Swag Bank. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: The Making of: A National Geographic Podcast, Run It Again, Hot Chicken and Cage-Free Conversation with Byron Kennedy, and Edelman Financial Engines' Everyday Wealth.Web: benztown.comFacebook: facebook.com/benztownradioTwitter: @benztownradioLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztownInstagram: instagram.com/benztownradio

Show 160 (4/9/23) We wrap up Wrestlemania 39 with our observations, thoughts about the recent WWE deal to Evolve with the UFC, and what is in the cards for the near and long term of the WWE- Lots to discuss on an Easter Evening! I hope you enjoy watching/listening! https://youtu.be/LpVQO8hWhDU --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wrestlingandeverything/support

show 156 (3/12/23) This week it's just Buddy along with Long time show guest Nikita Breznikov and Jonathan Schwartz as we talk about the WWE trying to legalize gambling on matches, the sale of the WWE, The "infamous" Pay Per View Heroes of Wrestling, Nikita working with Nikolai Volkoff & The Iron Sheik and more! Who needs the Oscars???? https://youtu.be/IaxuID123HU --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wrestlingandeverything/support

Show 153 (2/19/23): this week we remember the passing of Jerry Jarrett, talk about AEW's upcoming show in San Francisco, Zayne & Cody Rhodes and Paul Heyman's promo skills, Father/Son Wrestling combos and so much more! Join us with Jonathan Schwartz on another great episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wrestlingandeverything/support

Show 151 (2/5/23) This week we mourn the passing of former show guest "The Genius"/"Leaping" Lanny Poffo who died this week at age 68. Join Mike Lano, Evan Ginzburg, Jonathan Schwartz and Pampero Firpo's daughter, Mary Fries, as we remember our very special guest from show 53, his life and our experiences. A sad memorial but also a wonderful collection of memories of his meaningful life inside and outside of the ring. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wrestlingandeverything/support

In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin's Laura Leay interviews Robert Hovden from the University of Michigan and his graduate student Jonathan Schwartz on development of the freely available Tomviz platform (tomviz.org) that enables real-time three-dimensional (3D) visual analysis of materials. Building on the already existing Tomviz platform, Schwartz created new algorithms capable of pulling data from transmission and scanning electron microscopes, evolving the 3D image as the experiment progresses. This research is published in a recent issue of Nature Communications (https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-022-32046-0). 

Show 148 (1/15/23) This week we welcome back SLAM Wrestling Journalist from the Wrestler's Court, Canadian Attorney Jonathan Schwartz! We talk about football players becoming wrestlers, changing battle royale/rumble rules and of course, the biggest issue of the week, Vince McMahon taking back over the WWE and its possible sale! I hope you check out this week's show because it was a lot of fun having Jonathan on to hear his thoughts about these big wrestling issues! https://youtu.be/YajMCkdo4iw --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wrestlingandeverything/support

Show 141 (11/27/22) This week we feature our favorite Co Hosts Evan Ginzburg & Jonathan Schwartz with a wrapup for the Survivor Series 2022, inside stories from Evan about the making of the Wrestler, fan conventions, MJF/Jon Moxley, and some important remembrances of people we recently lost. I hope you go and check it out! https://youtu.be/boSZTc-c9zc --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wrestlingandeverything/support

Show 139 (11/13/22): This week Evan Ginzburg returns along with Jonathan Schwartz as we talk a lot about AEW's shows in NYC and Canada, respectively. We also talk about Evan's upcoming article for Pro Wrestling stories on John Tolos, plus talk about Sammy Zayne, Chris Jericho, Freddie Blassie and so much more! It was great to have Evan back for a show and I am sure you will want to hear what he has to say, so check it out! https://youtu.be/n0qnX1NBcW0 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wrestlingandeverything/support

Show 135 (10/16/22) This week's show Jonathan Schwartz joins us as we have long time Chicago Wrestling Legend, POWW's Trevor Blanchard! He tells us all about working with legends like Chris Adams, Chavo Guererro, Adam Pierce, Christopher Daniels, and all about what makes Chicago wrestling special! https://youtu.be/7Sn_3KgY48o --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wrestlingandeverything/support

Show 133 (10-2-22): We have guest Jonathan Schwartz on this week to help give a tribute to one of the most legendary Japanese Wrestlers in history, Antonio Inoki! https://youtu.be/dk41xXCGyLQ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wrestlingandeverything/support

TVLO is a three piece Prog Pop band from Louisville KY. Dan Dilamarter sings lead and plays guitar. Gregg Rochman plays bass and sings. Jonathan Schwartz is the drummer. Dan writes the songs and the band works on the arrangements together covering a wide range of folk, prog, funk, jazz and rock rhythms that feature some gymnastic vocal harmonies. TVLO is ambitious, heartfelt, and lyric driven, without any intention to match a preconceived genre… the goal is joy… oh, and good songs! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tophillrecording/support

Ladies and Gentlemen Boys & Girls......we had an opportunity to be able to chat with the author of "Wrestler's Court" on SlamWrestling.net, Jonathan Schwartz. Besides writing for the website, he is a lawyer by trade, a policy analyst and life long pro wrestling fan from Toronto. He might tell you that he is currently teaching his children how to procure the cross face chicken wing (for self defense reasons). Feel free to check out his articles that come out every two weeks! Jonathan Schwartz (SlamWrestling.net) Article Link: https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/author/jschwartz/ Crazy Train Radio Facebook: www.facebook.com/realctradio Twitter: @realctradio Instagram: @crazytrainradio YouTube: www.youtube.com/crazytrainradio Website: crazytrainradio.us --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crazytrainradio/support

For Video Edtion, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://youtu.be/Q7JiH9YBWIk Karen Oberlin Telling the story, both musically and lyrically, is what I find most exciting and galvanizing as a performer," Karen Oberlin was quoted saying in an interview. Hailed as one of premier interpreters of the Great American Songbook by both the New York Times and London's Classical Source, Oberlin was deeply honored to receive, in 2013, both the Mabel Mercer Foundation's most prestigious Donald F. Smith Award and an Honorary Doctorate in Music from Dix Hills Performing Arts Center/Five Towns College. She has also been the recipient of the Nightlife Award for Jazz Vocalist of the Year, a Bistro Award for Outstanding Achievement and multiple MAC Awards. Ms. Oberlin's recordings can be heard regularly on the legendary WNYC radio show hosted by Jonathan Schwartz, where he often sings her praises. This year Ms. Oberlin returns for her annual week performing at London's most exquisite cabaret club, the Crazy Coqs at Brasserie Zedel, following a return engagement in Paris, this time at Club RaYé. Quoting from among her many reviews in the New York Times, Stephen Holden says, "Beyond having a pretty voice, poise and interpretive insight... Ms. Oberlin has impeccable classic pop style (and) musical intelligence." Rex Reed, in the New York Observer, called her performance "thrilling," and continued, "Oberlin is as lovely to look at as she is to hear -- subtle, elegant and musically spot on... (Her performance) rings true and funny and flawless. She's a keeper!" The music critic, David Yaffe, says Ms. Oberlin "reaches into the minds and muses of our golden repertoire to teach us, dazzle us, and send us to a Tin Pan Alley nirvana, as deep as the ocean and high as the sky."   

Religious obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of OCD that causes a person obsess over spiritual fears. It often involves religious compulsions such as excessive prayer. For example, a person might worry they are going to Hell and repeat a mantra to cope with this fear. Do many religious Jews, Christians and Muslims have some form of it? What does one do if they have it? All these questions are answered in this week's episode with Rabbi Dr. Jonathan. Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Schwartz is a practicing psychologist AND serves as the Rav of Congregation Adath Israel in Elizabeth, New Jersey. We loved having a person who is both on the medical side of the field as well as the rabbinical side. Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help! Call 718-431-9501 or email info@reliefhelp.org Want to share the show with someone who doesn't have access to the internet or smartphones? Our new and free call-in-to listen feature is here: USA: 712-432-3489 UK: 0333-366-0154 ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 Subscribe to our show to join the journey. Lchaim. To watch this interview, go to LivingLchaim's YouTube channel

In this unholy amalgamation of interview and free-form kibbitz between two cranky former employees of WNYC, Bob Garfield and Alec Baldwin discuss life, acting, and the great Stockton Briggle. Plus, find out more about Bob's split with “On the Media.”TRANSCRIPT:TEDDY ROOSEVELT: Surely there never was a fight better worth making than the one which we are in. BOB GARFIELD: Welcome to Bully Pulpit. That was Teddy Roosevelt. I'm Bob Garfield with Episode 12: Alec Baldwin Is Everywhere (Including Here, Right Now).ALEC BALDWIN: I'm a game show host. I'm a podcast host. I'm a father of seven children. I'm out of my mind....GARFIELD: ..and see what I mean? That's him, star of stage, screen, Page 6, iHeart Radio, and, in this case, Instagram Live, where he appears once a week for his 2.1 million followers in conversation with actors, musicians, and at least one dashing, elderly podcaster. Why? Because he graciously wanted to call attention to this show. It was something of an interview, something of a promo appearance, and something of a free-form kibbitz between two cranky former employees of WNYC radio in New York City. I warn you, like other friendly conversations you've overheard, it comes with a lot of random digressions.BALDWIN: I'm here with the one and the only Bob Garfield to talk about his new show, Bully Pulpit, to talk about his career in journalism (his long and wonderful career as a journalist), to talk about the fate of journalism. We might talk about that for like 60 seconds, because what's the point? But first of all, Bob, tell me, you left public radio--you were on public radio for quite a while. On the Media, wonderful show. Of course, I'm obviously a fan of yours, a huge fan of yours. But when you left there, talk about the genesis of Bully Pulpit, how did that come together? GARFIELD: Well, first of all, I left there the way an artillery shell leaves a cannon. I was fired. And you know, we can get into that a little bit. The lawyers prevent me from being, you know, too candid. But yeah, we can talk about that. Can we just observe one thing, since this conversation is taking place the day after the Facebook shut down and the Instagram shut down and two days after this blockbuster interview on 60 Minutes with the whistleblower? We are on Instagram, which we now well understand triggers self-loathing in kids, right? Because, you know, Mark Zuckerberg, if we're talking like evil, he makes Vladimir Putin look like Mr. Rogers. So I guess what I'm saying is, kids, please love yourself and we love you too. That's where I want to start. I apologize for talking to you, Alec, on this particular platform because evil. BALDWIN: [coughing] I'm choking. GARFIELD:  I know, it was poignant. I understand.BALDWIN: It's very moving. [coughing]GARFIELD: You know, if that were in a movie (that little episode), in 12 minutes, you would die of consumption.BALDWIN: Well, someone wrote “Trump 2024,” so I immediately started convulsing. GARFIELD: [laughs]BALDWIN: Well, listen, I am someone who Instagram is my primary, if not sole social media source. I have a Twitter account which I keep open just as a placeholder for my name. Facebook--I have a Facebook page for myself, for my foundation. My wife and I have a charitable foundation. We have a Facebook page for that. But Instagram is it for me. And I guess Instagram is owned by Facebook, correct?GARFIELD: It is. And you know, obviously it's a fantastic utility, but it is both utopian and dystopian, and the dystopian side is really dystopian. I mean that because Mark Zuckerberg and company know exactly what the deleterious effects are of the social dynamic on these platforms, and they will not do anything to remediate them because it screws up their business model. So they are constantly apologizing and explaining and being on the defensive, but they never actually fix what's broke. So, nonetheless, like I said, really good utility, and I'm delighted, de-freaking-lighted, to be talking to you on this or anywhere because I'm always delighted talking to you. BALDWIN: Well, thank you. Now a guy who shall remain nameless contacted me quite a while ago, probably last year in the heart of the first waves of the COVID (probably more than a year ago), to talk about a more user friendly platform. Like this with more integrity. Everybody'd have to register. You'd have to give all your real information. You'd have to give a photograph. You'd have to be completely transparent. It's you as you, being you, doing you, posting as you. The question, of course, is how many people really, really want that? Or do most people really kind of like the way it is, where you can hide and you can conceal yourself and say just hateful things?GARFIELD: Well, it's a playground for the id, right? And it, you know, it empowers you to have power, even if it's only the power to intimidate or to terrorize or to bad mouth. And, you know, it taps into something that unfortunately is all too human.BALDWIN: Yeah.GARFIELD: Can I say one other thing, Alec? This is so weird. I'm sitting here looking at your face because Instagram, right? So, last night I was watching the Jerry Lewis documentary, which popped up on Amazon Prime, and there you were. A couple of weeks ago, I was watching the John DeLorean docu-drama--FRAMING JOHN DELOREAN CLIP: I'm gonna try to be DeLorean.GARFIELD: --and there you were, not only as DeLorean, but as yourself commenting on the DeLorean saga. I just watched you in the mini-series, (I think on Peacock), Dr. Death--DR. DEATH CLIP: Duntsch is never going to stop on his own.GARFIELD: --which is a really, really, really perverse story. And I watch you every week on the Match Game.MATCH GAME CLIP: We're looking for….penis. GARFIELD: Well, OK, that's actually not true, I don't watch the Match Game. But Alec, I'm afraid to open the f*****g fridge because I think you're going to be in there like drinking my orange juice from the carton. BALDWIN: There I am on the missing — I'm missing on the carton.GARFIELD: I don't understand. You've got between like 6 and 47 kids. How do you have the time to be everywhere all at once? I don't understand this.BALDWIN: I wish that were true. But Peacock--we started Dr. Death in March of last year. They shut down. They came back and were rebooted and ready to go with all of their protocols by mid-October. We shot from mid-October to the end of like, I think middle or end of February, you know, because we have the holidays. It was like a almost five month shoot to do eight episodes because of all the shutdowns and protocols. But it was a group of people--what you see very often in the business now is how hard people are working to keep everything going. They don't want to be the one that shuts down the production. They don't want to be the one that brings the COVID on the set. They're working really, really hard--like my kids' school. When you go to my kids' school and we drop them off at school, everyone's working really hard, masking, gloves, spraying things down, and distancing. And everybody on the staff is vaccinated. Everybody on the faculty is vaccinated. And I would imagine most of the parents are vaccinated as well, and we're assiduous about all of this because the kids can't be vaccinated yet. So we're always trying to protect unvaccinated children. So the job I did with Peacock (and my part was rather small. I mean, the real star of it was Joshua Jackson--played the eponymous character, if you will.)GARFIELD: Very well. He does a sociopath very, very well, that guy. BALDWIN: Wonderful performance. And so, everybody worked really hard to protect everything COVID-wise. I'm leaving to go to New Mexico in a little while to go shoot a film very quickly, and that's the same thing. Everyone just busting their back to keep everything safe for everybody. GARFIELD: A Western, by the way. BALDWIN: Yes, I'm going to do a Western. GARFIELD: Is this your first Western? BALDWIN: I actually did--the producer was a dear friend of mine. I love this guy. And his name was Stockton Briggle. And we did a--for CBS TV back in the 80s, we did a remake of The Alamo with James Arness and Brian Keith.THE ALAMO: THIRTEEN DAYS TO GLORY CLIP: News is that Santa Anna has crossed the Rio Grand. [crowd noise]What about Fannin and the boys from Goliad? Same with Houston, what about him?Both Fannin and Houston are on the march to come to our aidWhen do they get here, Jim?As of this moment..How about it Jim?As of this moment, we are on a battle alert. BALDWIN: ...and the Alamo Historical Society picketed the sets because they said that the two other men were old enough to play the fathers of their character. They were both long in the tooth for their role. So, I did a Western once. I did The Alamo for CBS, and it was memorable, but not for the right reasons.GARFIELD: I'm sorry. What was the name of the producer?BALDWIN: Stockton Briggle.GARFIELD: Right, of course, the Stockton Briggle. I once did a piece, that involved the director of the McLean Symphony Orchestra, whose name, as you know, is Dingwall Fleary, and that was a career highlight. BALDWIN: Well I'm always looking for names to stay in hotels under. And my favorite, one of my favorites was the great Mozart biographer who wrote the great books on Mozart. His name was Cuthbert Girdlestone.GARFIELD: Yeah, you know what, his name was actually Shecky Cuddlestein. And you know, he changed it at Ellis Island.BALDWIN: Real name was Phil Cohen.GARFIELD: Yeah. [laughs]BALDWIN: But I want to ask you--Bully Pulpit, how did that come about?GARFIELD: Well, it came about because I got fired...BROOKE GLADSTONE: Bob Garfield is out this week, and as many of you know by now, every week. GARFIELD: ...under the allegation that I had violated the WNYC'S anti-bullying policies. Not that I was a bully, per se, not that that nicety ever came through. As far as the world is concerned, I'm a bully, and, you know, to some degree canceled, but I'm certainly fired. And it was catastrophic in many, many ways: financially, reputationally. I am fighting it, and I probably will prevail, although there's no such thing as a slam dunk in this kind of law. But in the meantime, I still want to journalize. So a friend of mine, who was my co-host on a podcast that Slate did called Lexicon Valley...LEXICON VALLEY: From Washington, DC, this is Lexicon Valley, a podcast about language. I'm Bob Garfield with Mike Vuolo.GARFIELD: It was a wonderful podcast...LEXICON VALLEY: Today, Episode 64, titled “Yada Yada Yada: Europeans Don't Get Seinfeld,” wherein we discuss why the classic American sitcom doesn't translate. Hey, Mikey. Hey, Bobby. How you doing, buddy?Splendid, thank you. And your own self?I am great...GARFIELD: ...which we both--we left. He went and did one thing about Supreme Court decisions. I went to do another thing about MacArthur Genius laureates. And then it was handed over to a Columbia professor, a linguistics professor, named John McWhorter. Anyway, Mike Vuolo his name is, came to me and said, Look, I'm starting this company with my friend, Matt Schwartz, from NPR, and it's called Booksmart Studios, and we would like you to consider doing your thing for us. And I said, Yes! Yes! This is the best part about getting my ass fired and being humiliated and everything else that comes with my fate, now I can do exactly what I want--the same kind of social and political media criticism that I wanted to do, (I don't want to mischaracterize this), but without having to deal with, let's say, the internal politics of an organization, without having any kind of sort of received ideology that has to be at the bottom of it. I'm free to be me, you know, asking the kind of questions and making the kind of observations that I want to make. And that has been very liberating. You know, I wish I hadn't been fired, but I could not be more delighted to be doing this particular show because it's just been a fantastic experience and very well received among the 11 people who listen to it. BALDWIN: I had a show for quite a while. I was several years at NYC.HERE'S THE THING WITH ALEC BALDWIN: My first clip is from an interview with the legendary Barbra Streisand who talks here about how she wanted control of her films in a way that...BALDWIN: When the show ended, when I left NYC to go to iHeart and go from public radio to commercial radio, it was difficult because I was sad to leave behind, figuratively, the public radio audience. I like the public radio audience. And I was always getting--people would tell me how much they liked my podcast in New York more than anything else I was working on. It was kind of funny. But NYC was a place where--I'm a fan of public radio, but not all public radio stations are created equally. And NYC, which has a huge nut, they are, in the COVID era, I would imagine, obsessed with raising money. But NYC, of course, got into the kind of firing jag: Lopate had to go, Jonathan Schwartz had to go, and Hockenberry.I was given a mandatory set of questions that I had to ask Woody Allen. And I said to them, I said, now Woody Allen told me in my conversation with him--we had one conversation, and I said, you know, they're coming after me to ask unanswered questions. And I just find asking those questions--again, not that there's anything wrong with them, but it doesn't mean a good show. He's already been over this a thousand times. And they said, well, if you don't ask these questions, we're not going to air the show. I mean, I found the chuck. This is public radio. They said, if you don't ask the questions--the guy, whatever his name was. What was that guy who was in charge of content there?GARFIELD: I just, I see no need to bandy about names, Alec. Let's just leave them anonymous. BALDWIN: I'd love to put his name right up on the screen, but he was the one that said, yeah, if you don't ask these questions, we're not going to air the show. So in my mind, that was it, I was going to quit. I was out of there. And so, I said to Woody, they're demanding that I ask these questions. I apologize. This isn't at all what I had in mind. He said, listen, he said, don't worry about it. So we do the show. He was great. I mean, he was great, great, great.WOODY ALLEN: I was coming from a position--people were thinking, my god, this older person has seduced this young girl, and he's taking advantage of her. You know, it looked awful. I understood that. I mean, I can understand that. BALDWIN: And then we finished and I called my lawyer and I said, I'm out of here. They didn't care. So I just kind of took a deep breath and I said, you know something, I mean, just about anywhere has got to be better than here. Do I like being on commercial radio? There's benefits to it. Now, you're on commercial radio now as well. GARFIELD: I wish there were more commerce. it's an interesting model. We are on Substack, which is a platform for independent creators of content who are not in the employ of media companies to fend for themselves. You know, put their content out there and be paid by subscriptions by their followers. And Bully Pulpit is, in effect, a Substack talent. And at the moment, we are three shows. There's Bully Pulpit. There is Lexicon Valley, which Mike and I started, and McWhorter now does for us.MCWHORTER: Having a pronoun to mark nonbinary identity could be seen as pretty basic. It could be seen as something that a critical mass of people could agree is a moral advance if you think about history, if you think about what seems to be the case in all cultures.GARFIELD: Then there's Banished by an academic, a professor named Amna Khalid, which looks at what loosely is called “cancel culture” and looks at its implications for the society and so forth.KHALID: To what extent is this just kind of generating frankly b******t work and legislation to make a political point and just to kind of grind down the machinery and keep the conversation going around these issues? And to what extent do they genuinely think that they are going to be able to control the space that is higher education?GARFIELD: She really asks smart questions, and, you know, listens carefully to the answers. And it's something. I mean, when you listen to an episode, when you're done, your jaw aches because of the tension of this moment in our society. And yes, of course, in answer to your question, yes, you can subscribe to all of them for free at Booksmart Studios. BooksmartStudios.org. And if you ask me later, I'll also plug the shows.BALDWIN: [laughs] What are the benefits of the show you're doing now as compared to where you were before? GARFIELD: Well, I get to be me. I don't have to worry about other people's ideology, about their their red zones, you know, I don't have to worry about their aesthetic. I mean, collaboration is great, and I worked with extremely, extremely, extremely talented producers. But they weren't me, and there were times when I was stymied in my wishes for a particular piece of subject matter (often subject matter) or an approach, a line on a piece or something like that. And now I am free to either soar or f**k up all by myself. I'm free to be me, if you call that freedom.BALDWIN: Now, you had on one of the episodes your friend who you've known for many years, who did the 911 Museum documentary. Correct?GARFIELD: Yeah. Steve Rosenbaum.BALDWIN: Rosenbaum--the director or the producer or both?GARFIELD: Both. BALDWIN: And Michael Shulman, I remember that clearly he was the kind of protagonist of the piece.ROSENBAUM: I mean, he's quite brilliant in the way that lots of thoughtful New Yorkers are about images and sound and picture. He's just not a museum person in that he doesn't play by the rules...BALDWIN: I liked the film a lot and I just couldn't get enough of Shulman. I wanted to see more of Shulman.GARFIELD: Shulan. Shulan. BALDWIN: Oh, Shulan? Yeah, Michael Shulan. Sorry. So, you know Rosenbaum from where?GARFIELD: I've known him for, you know, six or seven hundred years. I was a--believe it or not, this is going to sound ridiculous, but before I got into the media criticism racket, I was an advertising critic. I was a, believe it or not, world famous advertising critic because I worked for Advertising Age, which was the global publication for media and marketing industry. And I passed judgment on new commercials and campaigns and print ads and so forth. And as such was--[laughs] it's crazy. “BOB GARFIELD: EXCELLENT RADIO MAN”: Good, old Bob Garfield is the best man in the whole wide world. Good, old Bob Garfield is very intelligent. Good, old Bob Garfield is the nicest man who ever lived. GARFIELD: You know, you know what it's like to walk down the street in Cannes during the movie festival in May and people turning their heads and going, [whispering]. Well, that's what would happen to me when I walked down the Croisette in Cannes in June for the advertising festival.BALDWIN: I thought you were going to say that that was what it was like when you walked down Madison Avenue in the 70s and 80s. That was your Croisette.GARFIELD: As you well know, Alec, as a native New Yorker, nobody makes eye contact with you on Madison, so.CHARLI XCX: Why you looking at me? Why you looking at me? All these  b*****s looking at me.GARFIELD: You know, it's easy to be anonymous walking down at North to South Street. Anyway, so he called me once to book me for a speaking gig, and we became friends. BALDWIN: You were a person who was immersed in the world of advertising. I used to do voiceovers in the early days with the Young & Rubicam and of course, my favorite piece of  Madison Avenue trivia, my favorite anecdote, was when someone said that BBDO (Batten, Barton, Durstine & Osborn) was the sound made by what? What was the joke?GARFIELD: A trunk falling down the stairs. And it was Fred Allen, said it on his radio show back in 1644.BALDWIN: Batten, Barton...GARFIELD: Durstine and Osborn, yeah. [laughs]BALDWIN: What's your media diet? I mean, I talked to a couple of people, all of them say the same thing, and I don't fault them for that. Their go to in the morning is The New York Times online. They're all reading The Times first and foremost. What's your media diet every day? What are you committed to listening to, reading every day? GARFIELD: Well, as we've discussed, the major thing that I consume it turns out, is Alec Baldwin movies, which is is getting to be a problem.GLENGARRY GLENN ROSS SPEECH: You see this watch? You see this watch?Yeah.That watch costs more than your car. I made $970,000 last year. How much you make? You see pal, that's who I am, and you're nothing. GARFIELD: You know, I read The New York Times. That's my first go. And then, because I'm always looking for story ideas, the other thing I read is everything. Now, one of the things I really miss, one of the things I really miss about On the Media is the producers in the aggregate had far more scope in their media diets than I did, and they would bring stuff that I otherwise would not have found. And, you know, sometimes it was from Atlantic or The New Republic or The Nation or some even less brand name publications, but far greater than I personally consumed. And now, because I have constantly to be on the lookout for ideas, for pieces and commentaries and essays, I just obsessively scroll everything. So the answer to your question changes hour by hour, but I'm just going to go with everything.BALDWIN: So again, the podcast is called Bully Pulpit. It can be found at Booksmart Studios? GARFIELD: BooksmartStudios.org. You can subscribe for free. You can pay $7 a month and get bonus content from Amna and John and from me. I write a weekly text column, which might be even funner for me than the audio pieces. You know, in my life, I've written 3 or 4,000 columns. That's really how I got started in this business. What we do, or at least what I do, is observe. I observe my ass off, try to look at what is happening in our society, and ask questions that for whatever reasons some are uncomfortable about asking. And I may sometimes seem polemical. But the key is I make an argument. I don't just say things as if they were received truth. I make an argument and the arguments are pretty strong and it's often kind of funny. Have you heard any of the pieces?BALDWIN: Yes. I listened to the one about the tortillas. I listened to one about the documentary. Yeah.GARFIELD: So, I mean, in two words and one of them being “transcendent,” how would you characterize Bully Pulpit from BooksmartStudios.org.BALDWIN: Almost transcendent. GARFIELD: [laughs]   BALDWIN: To get back to your media diet, no TV for you? You're not watching any TV news at all. That's hopeless to you. GARFIELD: Well, cable news is not news. It's just highly conflicted people arguing about the news, right? Fox News obviously is not news because it's just political propaganda and opposition research. And it's, you know, it's a cancer on the society. And the local news is, you know, people standing in front of police tape talking live from something that happened yesterday. So that's utterly useless. And unfortunately, local news reporting, it's all but disappeared. We are awash in national political reporting. But the collapse of the media industry has devastated, decimated, the journalism business everywhere in this country. In some places, there are vast deserts where there is no local news available. And you know who's behind that too? You know who is at the heart of that collapse? Well, the digital revolution in the first instance, because it bollixed up the advertising model and it created an endless glut of content and not enough advertising to support it. But then Facebook and Google snapped up everything. They own the advertising economy, and everybody else has to fight for scraps. So, on top of all of the other evils of Mark Zuckerberg that we began with, they have, more than any other institution including the Trump administration, eviscerated the news business here and around the world, and from this, I believe we shall never recover.BALDWIN:  You don't see any hope?GARFIELD: No, I mean, I'm in the despair industry, but there's not a lot I see. Let's just say the planet does not burn into a cinder, about which I'm also increasingly skeptical. I don't see the problems, the intractable problems, in the news business doing anything but getting worse and worse and worse. BALDWIN: The show is called Bully Pulpit. The site is BooksmartStudios.org. I'm especially interested in both the other podcasts--Banished, and what's the other one, Lexicon Valley?GARFIELD: Lexicon Valley. They both are transcendent. And also Alec, I should say I'll be at the Valley Forge Music Fair June 7th, 8th and 9th, and I'll be doing some summer stock in Meridian, Mississippi. I'm doing Music Man. It's long been a dream of mine. I will be playing the Shirley Jones character. BALDWIN: I'm so sorry to miss that. Let's record that. Anyway, my very best to you. I look forward to Bully Pulpit, Lexicon Valley, and Banished on BooksmartStudios.org.GARFIELD: Thanks, man. It's always a pleasure. BALDWIN: My pleasure. We'll talk to you down the road.GARFIELD: All right, we're done here. You now know what my conversations with Alec Baldwin tend to sound like and you also know more about the origins of this show. In due course, you will learn more about my WNYC ordeal. It is as frustrating, I promise you, to be muzzled as it was to be smeared in the first place, but I promise you in time the truth will emerge.Meantime, we encourage you to become a paid subscriber to Booksmart Studios, so you can get extra content from Bully Pulpit, Lexicon Valley and Banished. The big Bully Pulpit bonus is my weekly text column, which some have described as “like Bully Pulpit but you don't need earbuds.”Also, I can't emphasize this enough, if you like what you hear from our shows, please share with your peeps and go to iTunes to rate us. Those ratings to date are phenomenal across the board but scale matters a lot. So, please please weigh in. And I, of course, thank you very much.Bully Pulpit is produced by Mike Vuolo and Matthew Schwartz. Our theme was composed by Julie Miller and the team at Harvest Creative Services in Lansing, Michigan. Bully Pulpit is a production of Booksmart Studios. I'm Bob Garfield. Get full access to Bully Pulpit at bullypulpit.substack.com/subscribe