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Rick Chess, attorney, real estate strategist, capital-raising expert, and trusted advisor, is passionate about helping entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners navigate complex decisions that can dramatically impact enterprise value and long-term success. Throughout a career spanning more than five decades, Rick has raised over $100 million for multiple organizations, guided companies through acquisitions, governance challenges, and strategic growth, and helped owners prepare for successful exits. We explore The Capital Raising Framework — Focus on Individuals, Not “the Market”; Be Ready to Sell; Start With Who You Know; Connect on Emotion; and Find a Problem to Solve. Rick explains why raising capital is ultimately about understanding people, not pitching ideas, why investors care more about their needs than your opportunity, and how trust-based relationships create opportunities that compound over time. He also shares lessons from raising capital, building influential networks, serving on boards, and helping entrepreneurs avoid costly mistakes when pursuing funding, growth, and exit strategies. — How to be a Trusted Advisor with Rick Chess  Good day, dear listeners. Steve Preda here with the Management Blueprint Podcast. And my guest today is Rick Chess, who is a real estate and exit strategist. He helps business and real estate owners, and the trusted advisors who guide them, turn complex decisions into strategic moves that grow enterprise value and maximize sale outcomes. Rick, welcome to the show.  Thank you. Appreciate it, Steve.  Well, it’s great to have you. And I’m going to ask you my favorite question, which I always ask: What is your personal ‘Why’, and what are you doing to manifest it in your practice?  When you go back in my career, 50-some years, where I’ve been most happy is either growing an organization. That can be a community, that can be a business, it can be an association. And then, at some point, individuals in that association want to move on, whether that’s to retire, to go someplace else, or whatever. And I find that in that world, there are certain things where they might have a Steve Preda who helps them with how to manage day to day. But they get to certain big issues that they’ve never done before, and maybe they’ll never do again. That’s where I like to come in because I know I’m critically important to them. So you’re a trusted advisor. You like to grapple with the big challenges people have in their lives, whether it’s a big real estate transaction, getting ready for an exit, an acquisition, or something like that.  Yeah.  Yeah.  So, I mean, the things that would be—for instance, most folks, if they’re talking about real estate, they have some idea how to fix a toilet. They have some idea how to buy a property. But when they get to a certain point, it’s like, “We need to raise $10,000. We need to raise $100 million,” whatever the amount is, because there’s either a great opportunity or they want to keep moving upward. And they have, again, a Steve Preda who can help them through the process. How they get that capital often is what trips people up. So that’s where I kind of first got into this.  I was an acquisition guy. I knew how to spend other people’s money, but I didn’t know at that time how to raise the money. And I’ve done it several times. I’ve raised $100 million for three different companies. And like everything in life, like with Summit, there is a process that you go through. And I love doing it. I just love doing that kind of stuff.  Okay. So when you are doing capital raising, fundraising, M&A deals, or real estate transactions, is there a framework that has helped you, that you figured out along the way? And think about something that is three to five steps. Maybe it’s a mental model of how you look at things, or maybe it’s a process. How would you describe that framework that you have, or that has helped you, so that the listeners would also benefit from it?  The listeners are best served if they step back from their preconceived notions of, A, how they think capital is attracted, because they usually are wrong. And they step back from how wonderful they are. And those two things are difficult. Because the reality is, no one is waiting to give you money. That’s foolish. You’ve got to sell the concept like you have to sell everything else. And what you sell is not what you think is wonderful. It’s what the market is going to think is wonderful. It’s like with any other product you’re making. “Hey, I made this great widget.” And the population looks at it and says, “I don’t need it. I don’t want it. I don’t know what it does.”  And depending on whether you’re trying to raise $100,000 from friends and family or $100 million on Wall Street, you look at who it is that you know. Because people that you know might at least return your phone call. So if you don’t know Bill Gates, thinking that you’re going to go to Bill Gates and get a billion dollars is, well, stup*d. But if you’re just trying to raise money from friends and family, and you have an aunt who lives three states away that you don’t see very often, and she has some money, okay, then you start with who you know. So, for instance, thinking about one of the many ways that you can raise money, there’s something called intrastate. And it is something that’s allowed by the Securities and Exchange Commission. If all of your money is raised within your own state, there are certain allowances for that.  But if you do one transaction outside the state, it all collapses. So like everything else on the business side, where there are certain rules that you can’t violate without getting into trouble, it’s the same thing when raising money. And I get so many people saying, “I’m going to list this on Wall Street, and I’m going to make…” It’s like, “No, you don’t. You better be prepared. If you’re going to list something on Wall Street, you’d better have $25 million that you can risk just to get it out there. And nine times out of ten you’re going to fail.” Not because there’s anything wrong with you.  It’s just that if you’re going to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with a pair of Keds, a T-shirt, and some shorts, you’re not prepared to climb that mountain. It’s no different when raising capital. And also think about when you were a kid. At a certain age, your parents let you cross the street to see your buddy. Then ten years later, they’ll let you get in the car and drive, but you’ve got to get home by midnight. It’s the same thing with raising money. And there aren’t a lot of folks who have done what I’ve done. So talking to your local lawyer or accountant—who may be wonderful people—but if they’ve never raised money, they’re not the people to talk to.  One of the ways people get taken advantage of on a regular basis is they’ll go to a securities attorney. The securities attorney will charge them $100,000 and write this great offering document, and no one ever gives them a penny. Because lawyers generally have no clue what’s happening in the marketplace. I own my own securities broker-dealer. I’ve also raised money for three different companies. It’s not easy. But like having read your book, Steve, if you follow certain paths, there’s at least a chance for success. Same thing here. Fascinating. So what I’m taking away in terms of a framework: Be aware that people are not out there waiting to give you money. You have to sell them. So that’s the first step. The second one is: start with who you know. Don’t start on Wall Street. Start with the people you know, where you have some trust, the people you understand, and where you have a chance to get there. And then look at some special circumstance that’s going to give you a leg up. For example—  Absolutely. Again, this is coming right out of your book on the business side. You create a widget. So what? But you create a widget that solves a problem. Ah. Then you have something. So it’s the same thing. When you get over onto the money-raising side, it’s: who do you know? Where do they live? How much money do they have? How do I approach them? But then, in the end, it’s not what’s in it for you, it’s what’s in it for them. And for them, if it’s friends and family, your mama may give you some money because she thinks you’re cute.  Your aunt might give you some money because she’s related to your mama. But at some point, you’re going to people who really have a checkbook. They have money in the checkbook. They’re not going to give this up just because you’re cute or you have a great idea. You’re either going to get them because you have something they’ve never heard of, or you have something that really feels like it could solve one of their needs. And their needs are not always what you think. Some people think, “Well, what they need is high cash flow.” What if they don’t need cash flow, but they’re really interested in a cure for cancer?  What if you think, “Well, it’s really going to go up in value”? Well, they have all the money they need. They’re not looking for that. But is this something that is going to allow their nephew to come work for you? Yeah. When you start thinking that you know what other people are thinking, that’s when you’re going to fail. When you can step back and just ask them, “Well, what’s important to you?” If you can’t have a conversation, one, you’re never going to date anybody, and you’re never going to raise any money.  And don’t be slick. You can be slick for three sentences, and at that point they’re going to reject everything you say thereafter. So don’t talk about how much money you’re going to make and all the rest of it. No. Talk about them. Talk about them. Talk about them. Your document should talk about them. Your questions should talk about them. Now, does that mean there are certain people who won’t put money into your deal? Yes, because it doesn’t fit. If you sell high-heeled shoes and a runner comes in, they’re generally not going to buy your high-heeled shoes. They’re not going to invest money in high-heeled shoes.  But if that high-heeled shoe actually is a running shoe, and you can break off the heel and then… I mean, I don’t know. You could come up with something there. And the folks that say no are sometimes your biggest advocates. What? The folks that… Yes. Because you’ve been able to get into their head, and they’ve shaken it around, and they’ve looked at it and said, “No, that’s probably not right for me. I’m not into high-heeled shoes, but I have a friend.” If you’ve done a sincere job, a thoughtful job, you’ve really asked them questions, and you’ve connected on an emotional level, they’ll open the next door. And that’s what it’s about. It’s often a lot of the same things that you teach people about how to sell their company. It’s how they sell—  Rick, this is fascinating. So how do you connect with people on an emotional level? What’s the trick there?  First thing is: why are they going to take a meeting with you? Why they take a meeting with you answers almost everything that we’ve just asked. If they’re taking a meeting with you because you’re related, okay, that’s the emotional connection. If they take a meeting with you because some friend of yours called them and said, “This is a great way to make money,” that’s another reason. If you found them in an article in the paper—yes, there are things called newspapers. They print them. There are words in them. And there’s somebody in there who has shown an interest in something you do.  Then you’re talking to them about that interest. You want to try to avoid cold calls. Really, it’s a waste of your time and a waste of their time. It’s a random thing. It’s like asking every girl who walks by in college, “Do you want to go out on a date?” Sometimes it works. You get slapped a lot, get arrested, and what have you. There’s this thing called the internet, Steve. And what shocks me is how few people—not just my age, but young pups—say, “Well, that’s for watching YouTube videos.” No.  Through the internet, you have so much information. So maybe I can’t find anything about Johnny Jones, but his kids are on there and what sports they play. Huh. Okay, so I used to do judo. I did three years of judo in high school. If somebody’s doing karate or whatever, I have an opening. I have something to talk about. Now, it’s great if what you have to talk about then connects to something else that they want. It’s a linking process of connecting various things together. It’s what I did… I told you I was a member of the General Assembly in Pennsylvania way back in the ’70s.  And I learned there that if I could get people talking about themselves, or their next-door neighbor, or some relative… What’s funny is people are much more likely to tell you about somebody else. So when I go into a company—this is just a side note—when I’m doing due diligence and I really want to know their financial condition, I’m not going to get it from the CFO. I’m going to get it from somebody over in property management. Why? Because the property management person knows not to tell me anything secret about property management, but they’ll talk about finances all the time. And it’s the same thing. If I’m in a family and I want to know about Daddy, I talk to the daughter.  If I want to know about a neighbor, I talk to a neighbor. I can go to the post office. Everything you ever need to position yourself to sell is out there waiting for you. But you’ve got to get out of your head what you think the market is about and start thinking about individuals within the market. And accept that when I’ve raised money, 70% to 80% of the people I call on don’t do a deal with me. But of that 70%, half of them lead me to somebody else. And I keep up with them. They become my support group. They become my unofficial advisors. Because I’m a decent guy, they want me to succeed. And once they know I’m not bugging them anymore, I say, “Hey, you told me I should go talk to such-and-such.  Here’s what I heard.” And then the network just expands. And occasionally, that person who said no has somebody new come into their life and says, “You need to go talk to Rick Chess.” And sometimes the next time I’m raising money, their situation is different. So the person who told me no originally has seen me work the market and close the deal. It’s amazing how attractive an opportunity is once you can’t put any more money into it. And so you let them know, “I know it wasn’t the right time for you to come into my deal, but we did buy this company. We’ve doubled their…” Whatever it is. You continue to work with them. If somebody is willing to give you time on the phone, on Zoom, at a coffee shop, or wherever, they’re your friend for life. They don’t know that yet, but you’re going to make them your friend for life. It’s the old six degrees of separation—the Kevin Bacon game.  Everybody’s related to somebody somewhere. And it’s what makes this fun for me. You were talking before about growing an exit. I love the process of putting together the network and feeding the network. There are people I’ve known for 50 years that I still talk with.  You’re very good at connecting people and making them look good with other people that you connect them to. It’s very gratifying. So this is a long game, right? Absolutely.  It’s a long game because you’re being decent. You listen to people. You find something that helps them. You learn what they need, what is the itch that needs to be scratched, and then you connect people who can help them scratch that itch. And then they will reciprocate, and it becomes a self-perpetuating process.  Well, I mean, an example is the work that I do in North Carolina with a family that owns 44 hotels. A woman who was my CPA left the CPA firm and became the family officer for a large family here in Richmond. A friend of hers who does advisory work with family offices was giving up on a client. So she told my friend, who used to be a CPA. She introduced me to them and said, “Would you be willing to serve on the board of a private company?” I said, “Well, do they pay?” I used to be on the board of a public company, and after a certain age, you’re not attractive anymore.  After a certain age, they want you off the board because the institutions say, “We want a mix on the board. So I got introduced to these people, and I’ve had a great time. Members of the family have hired me for other work, and it just goes on and on. But I’ve learned that you’ve got to pay it forward. So I have students of mine from VCU who I’ve helped place in jobs. I keep up with them. I give them ideas. And they’re often shocked to find that I’m still in touch with them. I’m not asking them for anything. I’m just saying, “Look, I paid it forward to you. Now it’s your turn to pay it forward to somebody else.” And some of them are doing it. Some of them haven’t caught on yet.  But it is the circle of life, and it’s all tied together. And there are skills you have that I don’t have. There are skills I have that you don’t have. We both have folks that work with business brokers because they have a different drive. But it’s also self-selecting. There are a lot of people you’ve met that you don’t do business with. There are a lot of people I’ve met that I don’t do business with. If you’re going to get into raising money, doing governance, or doing exit planning, whatever it may be, one of the most important things is saying no. Or, “No, I don’t want to work with this person.” You can always be friendly with them. Yeah. But I try to fire a client every month. Somebody that just doesn’t fit for me ethically. Yeah. Or I don’t think there’s anything more I can do for them.  I pass off legal work to other attorneys in Virginia. I’m the chair of the Real Property Section of the state bar. There are 1,550 attorneys. I have plenty of attorneys that I can pass things on to, and they’re happy to get the business, and I’m happy. I’ve got somebody that I’ve referred that’s happy that I’ve referred them. My biggest challenge, my wife would say, my son would say, is that I’m a squirrel chaser. Something new and interesting comes along, and I want to get involved with it. And I’ve wasted so much time. So I’m working with this hotel group down in North Carolina. The last time I had worked with a hotel company was 30 years earlier. Two owners couldn’t agree on a direction.  I worked with them for six months. We made a decision. It was great work. I learned a lot about hotels. But I then went 30 years without applying the same skills. And that’s one thing that, with age, I’ve realized. I am better off saying: “I’ll help you with capital, I’ll help you with governance, and when you’re ready, I’ll help you exit.” That’s it.  Yeah.  If it’s not one of those three, I’ll talk about it.  Yeah.  I’ll listen to you. You don’t want to engage me.  Yeah. I mean, people want deep expertise. They don’t want generalists. They want someone who knows what they’re talking about and who can link them to other resources who also know what they’re talking about. And in today’s age, I think this is becoming more important again. Because of the internet, there was a disintermediation going on, but now there is a reintermediation, I believe. Because there’s so much noise out there, you don’t know what is true and what is fake. AI is creating a lot of fake stuff.  The only people you can really trust are the people who are in front of you, or someone recommends them whom you trust. It’s a transparency thing. So I think what you’re doing is very valuable. It’s going to become even more valuable. And knowledge is ubiquitous. You can ask ChatGPT, and it will give you an answer. But how do you get the trust? How do you get the emotion? How do you get the relationships? That’s all human stuff. And if you still have that, then you’ve got what is valuable.  Well, I have a friend of mine who wrote a book, and he wrote it as a fable. What I love about it is that I know the true story behind the fable. And what comes across in every single chapter is that, with that trust, people who were afraid took a step. And often that is the hardest thing. So I go to the gym six days a week, and the gym is hard. Getting in the car to drive there is the hard part. Once I’m there, I’m around friends, I work hard, I sweat, I get better. Getting in that car and driving down the drive…  So in your fable, in your book, and in most of where I’ve had success, I would love to say it was because I was brilliant. Eh, sometimes I will say I was brilliant. But let me give you an example. United Dominion Realty Trust, now based in Denver and originally based here in Richmond, has been around for 35 years. It was one of the original five REITs in the country—real estate investment trusts. I came in as acquisitions director. They hadn’t closed a deal in a year. I closed three in the first three months. I grew the firm tenfold in 10 years, and I had great people. Buddy Scott as an analyst. Catherine Surface as an attorney.  But what I did was look at it and say, “Does anybody know what we’re trying to buy?” Because they had no acquisition criteria. So I wrote a one-page acquisition criteria document and put it out to everybody who had ever submitted a deal. Oh, and we weren’t responding to the submissions. So a submission would come in, they would look at it and say, “Okay, that doesn’t work.” But they never told anybody no. So one of my rules was that anything that came in would get a response within 48 hours.  And it should be specific. “We don’t like this because of the city.” “We don’t like this because of the roof.” Something specific, because I knew they’d pay attention. And by responding within 48 hours, we went from struggling to get submissions to doubling our submissions within a year. Because people were like, “Oh, we know what they want. We know they will respond.” And then—and this probably sounds outrageous—we celebrated. We put out a newsletter every month. This is back when you mailed things, so we’re going way back into the dinosaur era. But anytime a broker brought us something that we bought, we would do a full-page spread on the broker. We were marketing him or her.  People loved us. And they would tell others about us. So owners would know that if they came to us, we’d make a fair offer and we’d move on. So I would love to say that’s because I was a great attorney. I would love to say that’s because I was insightful. It was just like, “Well, damn, this is obvious.” And reading some of your stuff, I’ve seen you point that out to people time and time again.  You give me too much credit. But yeah, I mean, if you’re there, they say that if you work hard for 25 years, you can become an overnight success. So yeah, it does get obvious when you’ve been studying it long and hard. Well, listen, Rick, that’s been wonderful. So what is your final thought for an entrepreneur, a young entrepreneur or founder who’s coming up? Maybe he’s in real estate. Maybe he’s trying to be successful. What’s the most important mindset for an entrepreneur to become successful?  Well, I mean, you’ve got to know something. I mean, you either need to really know construction, or you’ve got to really know how to lease a space. If you’re going into it like they do on HDTV, like, “Oh, we’re going to find this property and it’s going to be…” You’re going to fail. So get good at something. Accept the fact that you’re not going to be good at everything. Find people who fill in the spots where you aren’t good. In the old days, you might have had to hire them. In today’s world, there are fractional CFOs.  And then when you get down to picking your experts—your attorneys, your accountants, the people that cost you real money—ask them a simple question: When was the last time they did whatever it is that you’re trying to do? Not when was the last time they prepared a securities document. When was the last time they prepared a securities document that succeeded? And that’ll knock out two-thirds of them right there.  Love it. That’s fantastic. Well, if you’re listening to this and you want to be successful in business, or you have a business and maybe you’re getting close to retirement and want to figure out how to transition it, how to exit right, and how to structure it… Or maybe you have a family company and you’re trying to put together a board, and you need someone who really understands governance. Or if you’re trying to do a transaction, a merger, or an acquisition, and you need a trusted advisor who will connect you to the right people and help you make it happen, then call Rick Chess. Rick Chess is here in Richmond. He is on LinkedIn. And you have a website as well, Rick, right?  Yep, yep.  What’s your domain?  It’s chesslawfirm.com.  Chesslawfirm.com. So you can go there, and Rick is going to respond because he always does within 24 hours, or 48 hours max, and he’ll help you. So Rick, thank you very much for coming on the show and sharing your wisdom with us. And if you’re listening to this and you like this show, please follow us on YouTube and Apple Podcasts. Give us a review, and make sure you listen to every episode because we have very exciting entrepreneurs and subject matter experts sharing their knowledge. So thank you for coming, and thank you for listening. Important Links: Rick's LinkedIn Rick's website

Si en la primera entrega de “Pop y caníbales” se habló de Jeffrey Dahmer, los UK Zombie Bastards y otros antropófagos modernos, aquí nos sumergimos en las (ejem) brumas de la historia. Kiko Amat sienta proverbial cátedra sobre: el canibalismo a través de los siglos, de la Edad de Piedra a los Aztecas mesoamericanos; canibalismo in extremis (en alta mar o en tierra firme); las grandes hambrunas chinas y rusas. Benja Villegas, por su parte, larga de: la Sociedad Leopardo; los necrocanibales; Angel Vidal Mendoza comiéndose los ojos de su hijo y el usuario de Grindr que se zampó, literal, los huevos de Kevin Bacon. Y todo ello amenizado con etimología, tips nutricionales, non sequiturs gastronómicos, conexiones Pop (la cami de Cannibal Corpse, Las Colinas tienen ojos…) y más.

This episode originally dropped October 30, 2019. We used to run a contest where listeners would listen for a secret word and send that word to us in order to win a prize. We don't do that anymore. So, if anything sounds weird here, or doesn't quite make sense, there's a 25% chance, it's because this is an old format of an old show... Hopefully that made sense... If not... Then um, I guess... Whatever.Mack and T return for a deep dive into the Kevin Bacon vehicle, Cop Car! How do you like your bacon? Probably not like this.Jeremy who?Who is that guy? You know the bald guy... That guy from Star Trek... You know... That one guy.Tom Cruise sure can run.T enters the wrong way.All this and more in this months episode of Two Guys, a Movie, and a Podcast!.....Intro and Outro Music for this episode provided by:Indie/Rock Instrumental by Hyde - Free Instrumentals | https://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode originally dropped October 29, 2019. We used to run a contest where listeners would listen for a secret word and send that word to us in order to win a prize. We don't do that anymore. So, if anything sounds weird here, or doesn't quite make sense, there's a 25% chance, it's because this is an old format of an old show... Hopefully that made sense... If not... Then um, I guess... Whatever.Mack and T return for a deep dive into the Kevin Bacon vehicle, Cop Car! How do you like your bacon? Probably not like this.Jeremy who?Who is that guy? You know the bald guy... That guy from Star Trek... You know... That one guy.Tom Cruise sure can run.T enters the wrong way.All this and more in this months episode of Two Guys, a Movie, and a Podcast!.....Intro and Outro Music for this episode provided by:Indie/Rock Instrumental by Hyde - Free Instrumentals | https://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This was recorded May 9, 2026Luke has left the building, but Sam and Tyler are still hangin' 'round. Let's talk about Spider Man and Kevin Bacon and Cop Car.Have a question or a comment? We'll talk about it on the show!The best way to get our attention is by finding us on Threads @OffAllDayPodcastYou can also find clips and junk on TikTok (where we record live) at @OffAllDayPodcastYou can even leave us a voice mail! https://voicecast.app/offalldaypodcastDon't forget Tyler wrote a book! Check it out at www.OrdinarySun.com and www.NoodlesAlDante.comMusic by NoCopyrightSound633Pixabay.com/users/nocopyrightsound633-47610058 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Encore episode with Leland Sklar from February 25, 2025.If the movie world has 6° of separation from Kevin Bacon then the music world would have 3° of separation from legendary bassist Leland Sklar. Leland has appeared on over 2000 albums and has played and/or toured with a who's who in music including James Taylor, Jackson Browne and Phil Collins to name only a few. And if you seek out Leland on social media or his popular YouTube channel you discover right away he's a consummate dog guy as well so it was an absolute thrill to have him come on the show and discuss his beloved trio of basset hounds Marcello, Rossanos and Romeo.Leland is currently on tour with Lyle Lovett through the start of May. For tickets and info visit tour.lylelovett.comLeland chose to give a shout out to three outstanding dog organizations. Leading off is Canine Companions for Independence who provide service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings. Since their founding in 1975, dogs and all follow-up services are provided at no cost to their clients.  To get involved go to canine.orgDaphneyland Basset Hound Rescue is the only basset rescue specific rehabilitation center in the world. And thanks to the ongoing generosity of thousands of donors, volunteers and adopters, thousands of Basset Hounds lives have been saved. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit daphneyland.comAnd lastly there's DaisyLu Ranch who are dedicated to providing a loving and safe home for senior dogs who have been abandoned, abused, or neglected. They believe that every dog deserves to be treated with compassion and dignity, no matter their age or health condition. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit daisyluranch.orgFor more pics and clips of Leland and his pack follow the show on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast/

Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the possibility of a “Friends” podcast, Paul Rudd’s interaction with Neil Diamond, and the 40th anniversary of “Pretty in Pink.” She also shares details about a crime series featuring Kevin Bacon […]

Ghost Movie Summer is in full swing, and this week, we are revisiting a 1999 supernatural thriller that often finds itself in the shadow of The Sixth Sense, but stands entirely on its own in  Stir of Echoes.We're heading to the streets of Chicago to follow Kevin Bacon's descent into obsession after a backyard hypnosis session goes hauntingly wrong. Joining us is a very special guest, horror author Holly Knightley! Holly is here to help us break down the film and to discuss her new book, Cadbury House.Follow us @Reviewedtodeath Follow Holly @hollyknightleyPre-order Cadbury House - https://a.co/d/02dM2xhMMusic:“Haunted Staircase” by zapsplat.comAll  additional music provided by Groove Witness -⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.groovewitness.us⁠Sound effects by zapsplat.comCreate your ⁠podcast⁠ today! #madeonzencasterRead our companion written reviews - imgur.com/user/trojaSpaceBandit

Tickets for Brandon's upcoming Drunk Black History June shows are available at https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/upcoming-shows Support the podcast by subscribing to our Patreon to get access to hundreds of hours of bonus content, early access to upcoming episodes, and the ability to chat with the hosts! www.patreon.com/mediumpopcorn  On this week's episode, Brandon and Justin are joined by John Barker from the "All the Right Movies" podcast to discuss the 1990 Kevin Bacon monster film, "Tremors"! Guest: John Barker (https://alltherightmovies.com/) MP Links: - patreon.com/mediumpopcorn - youtube.com/@MediumPopcornPodcast - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/medium-popcorn Hosts: Brandon Collins (https://www.instagram.com/frodo_blackins) Justin Brown (https://www.instagram.com/jbrowndidit) Medium Popcorn Podcast (https://www.instagram.com/mediumppodcast) "Medium Popcorn" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC. Special thanks as always to our producer Lluvia Gilliam.

 The biggest sings you've made it in life. Yup, a walk in closet is one of them. Do you have any of these “top 10 ways you know you made it in life”?  It's graduation season! Brad Webb, Dean at the school of engineering technologies and Pennsylvania college of technology joins Anna and Raven to discuss trade schools and the differences between a traditional college and a tech school!  Struggling to find a partner? Have no fear! In chine, apparently parents are posting flyers for their children around public spaces to basically resume their way into love. Maybe join a Pitch-your-friend event. We're all friends here! It's June! No one can seem to believe it. Why? The space and sky, crazy things happening, Anna says. A sonic boom. Meteors are flying; booms are booming. Happy June. We're you mad, sad, or glad this weekend? Anna, Raven, Producer Justin and Producer Sophia discuss which one of the three they were... the most.   Prom season is in full effect! Anna's daughter, Hayden, went to her first Junior Prom this weekend. Raven had some questions for her prior to the dance, and today, we get to hear the post-prom answers! Happy Hour Happenings with Anna and Raven! Producer Sophia hits the bars and gets all tea from the party people!  When animals attack! Kevin Bacon was attacked by bees on his hike. They got KB. Why are animals attacking now more than ever? Out of control- like this sea lion!  Deb and Ryan have a daughter that graduated from college and Deb wants her to move home. She has a serious boyfriend, so Deb would like  to offer both of them to move home, and they'll put an addition on their home so they could have privacy.  Ryan argues that what makes her think that her boyfriend wants to move further away from his family, and they're adults, they need to figure it all out on their own. Would you make the offer? Rachel has a chance to win $1,600! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!   

Episode 254: This week we start week two of our, What We Missed in 2025 theme. To gives us a hand, we brought on toxic friend of the show, Steven of the Spoils of Horror podcast to cover 2025's The Toxic Avenger. Is it as offensive as the original? Find out..Make sure to join us next week as we go goth, with Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein from you guessed it, 2025!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-cut-above-horror-review--6354278/support.

My guest today is Stacy Huston, CEO of sixdegrees.org, the social impact organization founded by Kevin Bacon, and a leader who has built her career around turning purpose into action. She also serves as executive producer of their top-ranked podcast, using storytelling as a catalyst to drive real-world impact. Beyond that, she leads Enterting Change, a social impact agency that brings together entertainers, brands, and organizations to create meaningful, measurable change. Stacey has worked with some of the biggest names across media and culture, including Peacock, Warner Bros., I Heart Media, CBS, MTV, the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and the ACLU. Her work has earned her recognition like Shorty's Impact Nonprofit Marketer of the Year, Advertising Week's Future is Female Award, and the Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award.If that's not enough, if you're still with me, she's also the creator of the Craft method, a framework designed to help organizations build deeper, more authentic engagement.

We catch up with Wendy Guerrero to break down what makes Bentonville Film Festival 2026 feel big, buzzy, and still welcoming. We share the biggest premieres, the new experiences beyond screenings, and the simplest way to plan your first trip to Festival Village at the Momentary. • how Bentonville Film Festival stands out through programming, conversations, networking, and community events • how the festival mission elevates underrepresented voices and authentic storytelling • what festival week feels like in Bentonville, including red carpets, outdoor screenings, and family activations • highlights from the 2026 lineup, including Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick plus Netflix's Little House on the Prairie premiere • why world premieres matter for filmmakers, press, and distribution momentum • what to watch for in documentaries and audience favorites like Cookie Queens • new programming focused on the creator economy, Coffee Talk, microdramas, and STEAM sessions on AI and technology • how tickets, passes, and free Impact Day programming fit different budgets and schedules • first-timer tips for planning, picking must-see events, and using Festival Village as your hub So go to our website www.bentonvillefilm.org, and you can find the lineup. Check the show notes for links to our website, social channels, and our newsletter.A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights. Find all this and more at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn.  You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Podcast Addict.  

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with Michael Bacon for a conversation that moves naturally through songwriting, teaching, film scoring, orchestration, and the long arc of a creative life.Michael reflects on the musical education that shaped him, both formal and informal. He talks about returning to Lehman as an adult to fill in gaps in theory, harmony, counterpoint, and music history, and about the profound influence of composer John Corigliano. We also dig into Michael's early life in Philadelphia, where public school music programs, orchestral experiences, folk music, and an extraordinary listening environment at home all helped form his wide musical palette.One of my favorite parts of this conversation is hearing Michael talk about range: why he is drawn to music that can be beautiful, unsettling, lyrical, loud, delicate, and emotionally direct all at once. That idea connects everything he does, from songwriting with The Bacon Brothers to his work as a film composer and orchestrator. He has no interest in staying in one narrow lane, and that comes through clearly in the way he describes both his influences and his process.We also spend time on collaboration: co-writing in Nashville, writing with his brother Kevin Bacon, adding Mayer to the band, and the trust required to make any long-running musical partnership work. By the end of the conversation, what stands out most is Michael's clarity about what sustains a creative life: deep listening, family support, musical curiosity, and the willingness to keep showing up for the work.Key TakeawaysMichael Bacon balances multiple musical identities: songwriter, film composer, educator, orchestrator, and performer.He studied at Lehman College, and his time with John Corigliano helped strengthen the technical foundation behind his creative instincts.Growing up in Philadelphia, surrounded by music at home and in public school programs, had a lasting impact on his musical language.His values range in music—beauty, tension, melody, fear, dynamics, and emotional contrast all matter to him as a composer.His songwriting process differs depending on the setting, from structured Nashville co-writes to more personal, experience-driven songs.Collaboration in The Bacon Brothers works because Michael and Kevin bring different strengths, influences, and instincts to the same songs.Writing for orchestra remains one of Michael's deepest creative joys, especially when he can bring that world into live performance.Music from the EpisodePut Your Hand Up - The Bacon BrothersAirport Bar - The Bacon BrothersPeople in the World - The Bacon BrothersAbout the PodcastThe Bandwich Tapes is a podcast hosted by me, Brad Williams, featuring thoughtful conversations with musicians, songwriters, composers, and artists about craft, creativity, collaboration, and the stories behind the music.Connect with the ShowEmail: contact@thebandwichtapes.com

Join us as we dive into the unexpected world of celebrity music ventures! From Steven Seagal's bizarre tracks to Keanu Reeves' band Dogstar, and Jackie Chan's City Pop hits, this episode is packed with surprises and laughs. Playlist:Dogstar - All In NowSylvester Stallone - Drinkin' SteinJeremy Renner - Main AttractionJackie Chan - OK I Love YouShaquile O'Neal - I Hate 2 BragThe Bacon Brothers - Guilty of the CrimeIdris Elba - BiggestBrie Larson - Black SheepSeth MacFarlane - No One Ever Tells YouSteven Seagal - LollipopSpotify Playlist: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Qy4poJuvTKIgjjuSft8Mj?si=bfd1308cc4864e7aDiscover the wild side of stars like Jeremy Renner and Shaquille O'Neal, and find out why Kevin Bacon's brother might just be the lucky one. Perfect for fans of pop culture and unintentional comedy, this episode promises a playlist so unique, it might just turn you into a star-spotting conspiracy theorist. Hit play for a fun and unexpected musical journey!Sponsor: CapCutConnect with us!Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thecutmusic1⁠Email: thecutmusic1@gmail.com

Cathy and Todd discuss Apollo 13 (1995) for Space Month, Ron Howard's docudrama starring Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Gary Sinise, and Ed Harris, based on the true story of NASA’s near-disastrous 1970 lunar mission. The film was nominated for nine Academy Awards and grossed over $355 million worldwide, cementing its place as one of the great survival stories ever put on screen. They discuss the complicated legacies of the astronauts, the emotional devastation of the wives left behind, and why the most famous line in the film isn’t what anyone actually said. Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy's Substack Order Restoring our Girls Join Team Zen Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. This week's sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. David Serrano- Certified Financial Planner- 815-370-3780 MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys Other Ways to Support Us Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook Buy and leave a review for Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World Find everything ZPR on our Resources Page Guys- Complete a MenLiving Connect profile

In 2025, New Jersey's favorite hideously deformed creature of superhuman size and strength returned — twice. Writer/director Macon Blair's big-budget reimagining, The Toxic Avenger (2023), finally received a wide theatrical release in August 2025. Peter Dinklage voices Winston, a terminally ill janitor at a corrupt pharmaceutical company who falls into a vat of toxic chemicals and emerges as Toxie — a mop-wielding mutant vigilante. Kevin Bacon stars as the company's scheming CEO and Elijah Wood as his security-minded brother, in a film that wraps its splatter comedy around themes of healthcare, corporate greed, and unlikely heroism.Also in 2025, Troma's own Andrew L. Miller and Adam Peltier reconstructed The Toxic Avenger Part II (1989) and Part III (1989) into the single film they were always meant to be. Titled Mr. Melvin, the 127-minute cut restores the narrative logic Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz originally intended  — following Toxie's post-heroic depression, a manipulated journey to Japan, and a Faustian deal with Apocalypse Inc. that turns him into a corporate sellout before the ultimate confrontation with the Devil himself.Mike talks with Rob St. Mary about both films, and the episode includes interviews with Troma co-founder Lloyd Kaufman and Mr. Melvin co-producer and co-editor Andrew L. Miller.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth 

Kevin Bacon and Denise Richards bared nearly all, respectively, in 1998's Wild Things. Yes, the steamy, sexy, swampy thriller left no champagne bottle unturned. The movie was a modest hit with audiences and critics, thanks, in part, to a promised threesome scene with Richards, Matt Dillon, and Neve Campbell. But now, decades later, were audiences the ones getting screwed? Was Campbell the best casting choice for a girl raised in a swamp? And what's Bill Murray doing in this thing? The Old Roommates set sail and give it all a revisit through their middle-aged lens. Hop on a gator and join them.Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review!#JohnMcNaughton #MattDillon #DeniseRichards #NeveCampbell #KevinBacon #BillMurray

In 2025, New Jersey's favorite hideously deformed creature of superhuman size and strength returned — twice. Writer/director Macon Blair's big-budget reimagining, The Toxic Avenger (2023), finally received a wide theatrical release in August 2025. Peter Dinklage voices Winston, a terminally ill janitor at a corrupt pharmaceutical company who falls into a vat of toxic chemicals and emerges as Toxie — a mop-wielding mutant vigilante. Kevin Bacon stars as the company's scheming CEO and Elijah Wood as his security-minded brother, in a film that wraps its splatter comedy around themes of healthcare, corporate greed, and unlikely heroism.Also in 2025, Troma's own Andrew L. Miller and Adam Peltier reconstructed The Toxic Avenger Part II (1989) and Part III (1989) into the single film they were always meant to be. Titled Mr. Melvin, the 127-minute cut restores the narrative logic Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz originally intended  — following Toxie's post-heroic depression, a manipulated journey to Japan, and a Faustian deal with Apocalypse Inc. that turns him into a corporate sellout before the ultimate confrontation with the Devil himself.Mike talks with Rob St. Mary about both films, and the episode includes interviews with Troma co-founder Lloyd Kaufman and Mr. Melvin co-producer and co-editor Andrew L. Miller.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth 

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Hour 1: Savannah Guthrie's Mother's Day post. Taylor Frankie Paul was mad on Mother's Day. Britney Spears will also be associated with the albino Burmese python snake. Is listening to Alice 97.3 the easiest way to get concert tickets these days? The Giants won 2 out of 3 games against Pittsburgh, and they're headed to LA! The Hantavirus ship passengers are returning home - including to the Bay Area. Your word of the day: Humanol. Oh boy… Hour 2: The Kevin Hart roast was RAUNCHY. Tom Brady stole the show with his revenge. The Rock's jokes are totally NSFW. Kevin Bacon was attacked by bees. ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft' was disappointing at the box office. ‘The Devil Wears Prada' is #1. Let's talk about the 1990s. Sarah and Vinnie can only remember grunge music, but the internet remembers these fads. Hour 3: Sarah and Vinnie as tussling. The good news: Matt Damon was great on SNL. The bad news: He's being sued. We have a new OnlyFans star! Did Shannon Elizabeth inspire Jaime Pressly? Can you remember when Martha Stewart went to jail? What about Paris Hilton? Let's play a game! Sugar is a nickname not everyone can pull off. You should get what you want for Mother's Day - even if it's to be left alone. Science! All of life on Earth can be traced back to ONE ancestor, and it's even older than you think. Well, swallowing is better than prison. Hour 4: Demi Lovato is at the Chase Center tonight! Who is the oldest rocker on tour this summer? Does Bob even know these guys? Eric Clapton storms off stage after being struck in the chest by a vinyl record sleeve thrown from the audience. Billie Eilish doubles down on her controversial meat-eating take. Cara Delevingne is doing music. Debbie Harry and Pamela Anderson are playing mother and daughter in an upcoming comedy. Vinnie's got an update on gas prices - it's about to get even worse. These women in China don't need men. Plus, the most popular baby names, and How Old Is That Guy?

The Kevin Hart roast was RAUNCHY. Tom Brady stole the show with his revenge. The Rock's jokes are totally NSFW. Kevin Bacon was attacked by bees. ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft' was disappointing at the box office. ‘The Devil Wears Prada' is #1. Let's talk about the 1990s. Sarah and Vinnie can only remember grunge music, but the internet remembers these fads.

The CEO of Uber revealed that he is NOT a 5 Star Rider... turns out we're all better riders than him, plus Kevin Bacon versus BEES! and would you have the guts to go all the way like the BIGGEST single game winner ever on the Price is Right?!?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Producer Josh reads FCC Complaints from Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance, and Kevin Bacon was stung by bees

Kevin Bacon was attacked by bees, Headline of the Week Contender #2: Oregon teen died after doctor stitched up wound with 'twigs, pine needles, and moss inside' lawsuit claims, California farmers to destroy 420,000 peach trees after Del Monte collapsesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Bacon was attacked by bees, Headline of the Week Contender #2: Oregon teen died after doctor stitched up wound with 'twigs, pine needles, and moss inside' lawsuit claims, California farmers to destroy 420,000 peach trees after Del Monte collapses

Nick celebrates a birthday the only reasonable way possible: by forcing everyone to watch Samurai Cop, where every line sounds recently invented and every explosion feels personally insulting to the physics underpinning our reality. Nick, Anthony, and an in person Elise marvel at director Amir Shervan somehow stretching a reported $7,000 budget into helicopters, katana fights, cocaine deals, and the most aggressively fake wig ever committed to film.  This movie was apparently filmed under conditions normally associated with a hostage negotiation. Actors wore their own clothes. Most scenes were done in a single take because film stock cost money. Entire chunks had to be reshot months later after the lead actor changed his hair, resulting in continuity so broken it becomes performance art. The discussion keeps circling back to baffling production decisions, including a helicopter pilot conducting phone-sex dialogue during a drug bust, stunt performers visibly changing ethnicity mid-fireball, and car chases where everyone politely uses turn signals.   There's also an alarming amount of time spent trying to map Samurai Cop onto the Kevin Bacon cinematic universe while determining whether Z'Dar counts as human or geological formation. It's a celebration of glorious incompetence, impossible continuity, and the kind of filmmaking where nobody involved seems entirely sure what movie they're making.  So pull the club out of your ass and Samurai Cop a feel on one of the few movies that genuinely earns the phrase "you just have to see it to believe it".

This week we discuss 1996 crime drama Sleepers. We leapt here with one of our favourite leapers - Kevin Bacon. We hope you enjoy our discussion of this film as much as we did.

Welcome back to Hollywood Hangout! In this episode, Boxman takes an unfiltered look at Paul Verhoeven's sci-fi thriller, Hollow Man.We kick things off by breaking down the star-studded cast, featuring Kevin Bacon in a physically (and digitally) demanding performance alongside Elisabeth Shue and Josh Brolin. From there, we dive straight into the film's groundbreaking visual effects and its dark take on the "invisible man" trope.Is this a misunderstood masterpiece of practical and digital effects, or does the story lose its way in the shadows? We're getting into the gritty details of the plot, the character motivations, and whether the 2000s-era tension still holds up today.In this episode:The Ensemble: Assessing the chemistry between the lead trio.The Transformation: Discussing the film's ambitious special effects.The Breakdown: A scene-by-scene analysis of the film's descent into madness.Grab your headphones and join the hangout!Check us out every Thursday at 9:30 PM Eastern. Live on YouTube.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hollywoodhangoutpodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ymX0HRkWB45ja11B2I6fmApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/hollywood-hangout/id1132940251Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/4647345?country=usFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HollywoodHangout/

Milla your Jovavich, and get ready to reminisce about middling Kevin Bacon horror television franchises, as we dig into the first Resident Evil movie! Is it good? Is it bad? Is it a waste of time or a hidden gem? Find out why every answer is...yes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A top-notch legal drama about a military lawyer (Tom Cruise) defending two U.S. Marines charged with killing a fellow Marine. Co-starring Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, Kevin Bacon, Kiefer Sutherland and Kevin Pollak. Directed by Rob Reiner.

We recorded this one before Deep Blue Sea and modifying our Gothic elements, but we hope you still enjoy it!Eileen (2023) dir. William Oldroyd, written by Otessa Moshfegh and Luke Goebel. Starring Anne Hathaway, Thomasin McKenzie, the always great Marin Ireland, and queen Siobhan Fallon Hogan. Off-topic chat:Amanda: The Following starring Kevin Bacon and the always great Marin Ireland (Tubi)Chance: Secret Mall Apartment (Netflix)That's So Gothic releases episodes on the first Thursday every month, sometimes more! Email sogothicpod@gmail.com.Follow Chance and Amanda on Letterboxd @mrchancelee and @mcavoy_amanda. Instagram @sogothicpod Closing music "Gothic Guitar" by Javolenus 2014- Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0)

What's up, docs? Culture Club, Knight Rider and Kylie Minogue all get their own documentaries — will we find out if Michael Knight had a bonnet as smooth as K.I.T.T.'s? And what does it have to do with Optimus Prime reading a cake recipe?In the 80s, we'd watch almost anything, yet somehow we missed shows like The Powers of Matthew Star, Supertrain, We Got It Made, Manne­tjie and Man met 'n Jas.Plus, Kevin Bacon really liked white-water rafting, Jean-Claude Van Damme had a thing for Nazi jewel thieves, Beastie Boys fought for their own right to party, and Paulo created the greatest animated show of all time.Things we want you to see:Boy George and Culture Club Documentary: https://youtu.be/C8PHbU_qPfY?si=3S6VcpCXn4zsvOoxKnight Rider Declassified: https://wheelhousetv.com/krdeclassifiedKylie Minogue Documentary: https://youtu.be/PKlh1DEbv9I?si=f7rBtkQJ75qvMpC5The Powers of Matthew Star: https://youtu.be/UwSZeYDRd08?si=kxvR9TKTBaqnUFaoJennifer Slept Here (00:21:22): https://youtu.be/_kdzpZflnY0?si=OxfSB9NLhDLBBdatThe Wizard (00:22:52): https://youtu.be/na9_tBeDTK0?si=orf867qiKAx090MCMr. Smith (00:24:15): https://youtu.be/83tW1wy5il4?si=c6H9GTu46KlQHQKsSuper Train (00:25:49): https://youtu.be/wF8A6Yoj8T8?si=icIsS6ICL1NpoFKoWe Got It Made (00:25:52): https://youtu.be/V_bcU03y6FI?si=gfToYm0j14i9viOfThe Master (00:27:57): https://youtu.be/lwI_4fmfocw?si=AEjDcmSfETGrus7sMovie Review: Whitewater Summer: https://youtu.be/_QBmRr7h7Fw?si=z6NjW_8HWaF6T83wJean Claude Van Damme making moves: https://youtu.be/jXRK3PIqBBs?si=5gzAY_RUTSosYEXm#80s pop culture, #That 80s Show, #Boy George, #Culture Club, #80s documentaries, #Knight Rider, #Knight Rider Declassified, #David Hasselhoff, #KITT, #Kylie Minogue, #80s TV shows, #forgotten TV shows, #Houston Knights, #The Powers of Matthew Star, #Jennifer Slept Here, #The Wizard, #Mr. Smith, #Super Train, #We Got It Made, #The Master, #80s nostalgia, #cake recipe books, #Whitewater Summer, #Kevin Bacon, #Sean Astin, #Two 80s Truths and a Lie, #Boney M, #Jean-Claude Van Damme, #1980s music, #1980s movies, #1980s television, #cultural insights, #retro entertainment.

In 1901, a barn dance in Selma sparked a full-blown war between a preacher, a deacon, and a fiddler. What started as a night of music and foot-stomping turned into a courthouse case, a community divide, and a story that still echoes in Johnston County history. And yes, we'll talk about Kevin Bacon too.

Tim Schweiger talks about his early days with Yesterday's Kids — how a homemade Everly Brothers pop-punk tape landed them a deal on Ben Weasel's Panic Button Records — and the lessons learned from years of grinding tours, before finding his footing as a solo artist and frequent collaborator with Tommy Stinson of The Replacements.Tim digs into the realities of the modern music industry, the rotating cast of musicians that make up the Middlemen, the joy of slipping covers (Madonna's "Borderline," The Beatles' "Hey Bulldog") into live sets, and talks about an unreleased track featuring Dan McMahon. He also opens up about raising a musically gifted daughter, his 75 voice memos worth of songs waiting to be recorded, upcoming shows in Milwaukee and Madison, and a summer run of dates back on the road with Tommy Stinson.Plus: the Fox Cities band Tim wishes would reunite and what he says makes a show — or a song — truly successful.https://timschweigerandthemiddlemen.bandcamp.com0:00 Introduction & Tim's Background1:11 Coming Out of Hibernation Post-COVID2:14 Yesterday's Kids & The Obsoletes: Are They Done?4:02 Panic Button Records & the Realities of Early Touring4:33 Has Touring Changed? Playing with Artists Who Have Hits5:19 Justin Perkins: Still in Touch?6:18 Early Songwriting with Justin — Learning from Records7:05 The Mission Statement: Ramones Meet the Everly Brothers8:04 How an Everly Brothers Tribute Tape Got Them Signed9:03 Throwing Covers into the Set — Madonna's "Borderline"10:02 Tribute to Dan McMahon10:27 Owning the Covers: "Hey Bulldog" & Slide Guitar11:06 Getting Ready for a Show — Vocal & Finger Warmups11:50 Can You Tell If a Show Will Be Good Before It Starts?12:36 Watching Other Bands (Or Not) & Musician Egos14:10 Daughter Beatrix — Saxophone State Competition15:15 Growing Up in the Fox Cities Music Scene16:48 Meeting Justin Perkins & Learning First Chords17:24 Collaborating with His Daughter & Horn Arrangements18:16 Analog vs. Digital Recording Through the Years20:28 The Upside of Being an Independent Musician on Bandcamp22:01 Tim Schweiger & the Middlemen — A Rotating Cast of Friends23:47 Recording at Smart Studios & the Blueheels24:43 Drumming for Walt Hamburger: Guitar vs. Drums26:13 The Year He Played 100+ Shows & Needed to Decompress27:23 Music His Daughter Introduced Him To — DJO & Mitski28:44 The Fox Cities Band Tim Wishes Would Reunite: Vesicular Basalt31:17 What Makes a Song Last? The Legacy of Good Art31:34 How Tim Writes a Power Pop Song — The Voice Memo Process33:37 How Long Should a Song Be? Hey Jude vs. Bohemian Rhapsody34:20 One Song to Nuke Forever: Mustang Sally34:51 Upcoming Shows in Milwaukee & Madison36:03 The June Tour with Tommy Stinson37:37 Merch Plans for the Tommy Tour — CDs, Shirts & Tote Bags45:24 Playing with Tommy — His Work Ethic & Calling Audibles47:01 Tommy Stinson's Fanatic Fans on the Road47:37 Were You a Replacements Fan Growing Up?48:45 Dream Collab: Tim Picks Jack Black50:20 Actors Who Make Music — Keanu Reeves, Kevin Bacon & Dave Grohl52:14 Reigniting the Creative Spark — 75 Voice Memos & New Music53:13 What Does Success Look Like to Tim?54:19 Will New Music Sound Different from the Power Pop Days?55:47 Where to Find Tim & the Tommy Stinson Tour Dates57:15 Final Words & Sign-Off

In the second half of this episode, Tommy reviews the horror comedy Slay and tolerates Kevin Bacon in the comedy series Sirens, Patrick re-watches a couple of Jake Gyllenhaal films, reviews an old Will Ferrell film, and teaches Tommie about looksmaxxing, they mock the return of Stupid People President Trump and FEMA official Gregg Phillips, name their favorite Jack Nicholson films, Tommie gripes that everything is too expensive and Patrick complains about the cold spring.

"People aren't always what they appear to be. Don't forget that."Denise Richards. Neve Campbell. Matt Dillon. Kevin Bacon. Daphne Rubin-Vega. Theresa Russell. and... Bill Murray in a neck brace. Somehow, by some cruel trick of the universe, Harmony Colangelo had not seen WILD THINGS until now. This week, it all changes. Join The Wives Colangelo and take a walk on the wild side with the steamiest crime thriller of teenage temptation. There's no going back now. Everyone's lives will be forever changed. --------Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom --------Check out Kate Hagen's work! https://www.katehagen.co/sex-at-the-movies --------MONTHLY SPOTLIGHTEquality Ohio: https://www.equalityohio.org --------Social Media Plugs@ThisEndsAtProm@BJColangelo@HarmonyColangelo----------Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

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Teenagers experience unsetting tactics from the counselors at an LGBTQ+ conversion camp as murderer hunts the grounds.They/Them is a very different type of horror movie as it blends elements of a teenage drama along with being a slasher. Kevin Bacon stars in this film as the head of a conversion camp, who has a welcoming smile, but a sinister way of handling the camp practices. The movie features some fun moments, but doesn't deliver on dialogue, acting, or even a solid mystery. While at times it felt nothing like a horror movie, kills eventually pick up, however, it is highly predictable. Watch the movie and catch our review.YouTube | The Final PodcastFacebook | The Final PodcastInstagram | thefinalpodcastMusic Credit: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audiohttps://www.youtube.com/whitebataudioWhat should we review next? Toss us a vibe and send over a recommendation!

Friday Lineup! Mark Van Buren counts down the Top 10 Kevin Bacon movies. Ron Arenas from Southwest Flavor talks about his new sports show on the network and America's Sheriff Dr. Currie Myers makes a visit in the 3rd hour!

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Hello NBP Film Community! Our 2008 retrospective has officially begun!! And we're kicking things off with Ron Howard's politically charged film adaptation of the stage play of the same name, written for both mediums by Peter Morgan, "Frost/Nixon" starring Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, Kevin Bacon, Rebecca Hall, Toby Jones, Matthew Macfadyen, Oliver Platt & Sam Rockwell. With its terrifying, eerie ties to today's political landscape, how does it hold up? Join Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Tom O'Brien, and me as we discuss our thoughts on the performances, writing, direction, editing, its awards season run, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. We appreciate your support and hope you enjoy our discussion! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Shat the Movies, we're strapping in for Apollo 13 (1995) where everything goes wrong, and somehow it still becomes one of the greatest space stories ever told. Gene and Big D break down the tension, the teamwork, and Tom Hanks calmly telling NASA, "Houston, we have a problem." Does this real-life disaster still keep you on the edge of your seat, or does knowing the ending take away the thrill? Tune in and find out.

Put on your dancing shoes and crank up your favorite 80s beats, because on this episode of the Gimme Three Podcast, we're cutting some rug. Actor, writer, producer (and dancer) Hannelore Berlin joins Nicholas Ybarra as they deep-dive into three of the 1980s' most impactful dance films. - We start with perhaps the most iconic dance film of the decade, in which Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey made the entire world swoon in 1987's Dirty Dancing. - Second, we explore perhaps the most important film in hip hop history. Harry Belafonte produced this authentic slice-of-life look at the South Bronx and B-Boy culture in Beat Street. - Finally, Kevin Bacon stars in the career-making performance, Footloose.Have you seen these films? Which is your favorite? Let us know!❗️SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE ❗️Support the showSign up for our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @gimmethreepodcastYou can  keep up with Bella on Instagram @portraitofacinephile or Letterboxd You can keep up with Nick: on Instagram @nicholasybarra, on Twitter (X) @nicholaspybarra, or on LetterboxdShout out to contributor and producer Sonja Mereu. A special thanks to Anselm Kennedy for creating Gimme Three's theme music. And another special thanks to Zoe Baumann for creating our exceptional cover art.

I wasn't surprised when Sasha Spielberg--an actor, visual artist, and musician who records as Buzzy Lee--told me that she once cried listening to the score to E.T., one of her father's most famous movies. I was surprised, however, when she told me that she also cried watching "The Real Housewives of Orange County." But that's why this convo with Spielberg is one of the funnest I've ever done. (And yes, funnest is a word.) As you'll hear, both events are tied to her creative process.I've interviewed many songwriters with careers in other artistic mediums (Jeff Daniels, Kevin Bacon, The Wolff Brothers, Jena Malone, among others), and I'm always interested in exploring how their processes overlap and influence each other. We go deep into that here. But we also talk about why Spielberg loves to write with a cheap old school Bic pen and why a quick, efficient shower is a boon to her songwriting process. Spielberg's latest album as Buzzy Lee is Shoulder to Shoulder.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame winners are here! Can you guess them? An unexpected Parkinson's diagnosis in No Doubt. Billie Eillish is coming to streaming! Sarah's updating us on the Billboard Hot 100. An absolutely terrifying video of a man breaking into a Bay Area house. Plus, When Did That Happen?

Flatliners - "The Last Great Frontier"A group of renegade medical students lets curiosity get the better of them in Joel Schumacher's 90's Thriller FLATLINERS (1990). Featuring an all star cast lead by Kiefer Sutherland, Kevin Bacon and Julia Roberts. One of their cohort (Sutherland) is obsessed with death & is curious about what's on the other side of life. They take turns Flatlining to get a glimpse at the afterlife!We hope this fresh episode keeps you revived and feeling alive!Support the show

Happy Thursday Besties!! It's that time of the month again - CREEPY ACCOUNTS and oh holy SH!!!!!!!T these are some of the best of all time?? Seriously mark Vol 62 as an official CA Hall of Famer!! Everything from Aliens to Kevin Bacon, Pink Oujia Boards to Mediums and sooo much more!! Thank you so much to everyone who wrote in and allowed us to share their story!! We love you all to the moon & back!! If you have a story that you'd like to share, send it in to CREEPSANDCRIMES.CA@GMAIL.COM or through the portal on our website WWW.CREEPSANDCRIMESPODCAST.COM or on our reddit thread R/CREEPSANDCRIMES!! Need to Call Susan (Angel Wings and Healing Things)? Text Ellen at 704-562-3476 to book!! Make sure to tell her we sent you for a Besties only Special discount!! Get up to 35% off your first order at https://livemomentous.com with promo code CACBESTIES. Visit https://forhers.com/cacbesties to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. ---------------------- Need to Call Susan (Angel Wings and Healing Things)? Text Ellen at 704-562-3476 to book!! Make sure to tell her we sent you for a Besties only Special discount!! If you have a Creepy Account of your own you would like to submit, you can go to our Reddit (CreepsandCrimes) or email it to us at CREEPSANDCRIMES.CA@GMAIL.COM Creeps and Crimes Merch: ⁠⁠https://creepsandcrimesmerch.com/⁠⁠ Join our OG Pick Me Cult (Patreon): ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/creepsandcrimes⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE AND SUPPORT WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS: - Apple Podcast: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creeps-and-crimes/id1533194848⁠⁠ - Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0v2kntCCfdQOSeMNnGM2b6?si=bf5c137913dd4af7⁠⁠ - Youtube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@creepsandcrimespodcast?si=e6Lwuw6qvsEPBHzG⁠⁠ Business Inquiries please contact Management: ⁠⁠maggie@MRHentertainment.com⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: Creeps and Crimes Podcast - Insta: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/creepsandcrimespodcast/?hl=en⁠⁠ - Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/creepsandcrimespodcast/⁠⁠ - TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@creepsandcrimes⁠⁠ Taylar Jane (True Crime Host) - Insta: @Taylarj - TikTok (True Crime Channel): @TaylarJane98 - TikTok (Personal): @TaylarJane1 Morgan Harris (Paranormal & Conspiracy Host) - Insta: @morgg.m - Tiktok: @morgg.m Want More Info? Check out our Website: ⁠⁠www.creepsandcrimespodcast.com⁠⁠ Send Us Mail & Fan Art to our PO Box!!! CREEPS AND CRIMES PODCAST PO BOX 11523 KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37939 Have a Creepy Account You'd like to share and be featured on the Podcast? Email it to: ⁠⁠CreepsAndCrimes.CA@gmail.com⁠⁠ Submit it through the Portal on our Website (Listed above) or Post in on our Reddit Thread with the tag "creepy account" Love our TBB episodes and want to get in on the Action or submit an AIMS? Head over to our Reddit Community: @creepsandcrimes Need to contact us or request sources? Email us at ⁠⁠creepsandcrimespodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick join The Rolling Stone Studio Live at SXSW alongside their kids, Sosie Bacon and Travis Bacon, to talk about turning their real-life family into the stars of Family Movie, a meta horror comedy about a family making a low-budget horror film. In conversation with David Fear, the Bacon clan unpacks the chaos and chemistry of collaborating across generations, why horror remains such a durable crowd-pleaser, and how the film became one of SXSW's buzziest premieres. They also get candid about the surreal moments that come with mixing family and filmmaking – including what happens when your parents have to fake intimacy on camera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Podcaster and writer Harmony Colangelo joins the gang to track the many movements of THE BRIDE! Then we talk about actors we'd love to see paired up on the big screen.  What's Good Alonso - matzoh Drea - filing (not clipping!) nails Harmony - definitely NOT Daylight Saving Time Kevin - zero degrees of Kevin Bacon?? ITIDIC Disney Releasing Fully Re-animated ASL Versions of Several Movie Songs Annapurna May Be Back A24 Opening a Vegas Wedding Chapel to Promote ‘The Drama' Staff Picks Alonso - Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains Drea - Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of Harley Quinn) Harmony - Baby Assassins Kevin - Promising Young Woman Listen to Harmony and BJ's show This Ends at Prom Or check out their book, Sleepaway Camp Thanks to Christian Dueñas and Gabe Mara for production support on this episode. Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, or LetterboxdWithKevin AveryDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher