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EPISODE 83 - “TCM FILM FESTIVAL 2025 PREVIEW” - 4/14/2025 It's that time of years again. Time for the 2025 Turner Classic Movies Film Festival, which takes place April 24-27 in Hollywood California. This year, the theme is “Grand Illusions: Fantastic Worlds on Film.” This week, Steve and Nan offer a fun preview of the highlights of the upcoming festival and they discuss the films they are most excited to see, including great titles such as BEN HUR, SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER, GUNFI*GHT AT THE OKAY CORRAL and A GUY NAMED JOE.  SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned:  The Empire Strikes Back (1980), starring Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, & Harrison Ford; The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989), starring Jeff Bridges, Michelle Pfeiffer, & Beau Brides; Cooley High (1975), starring Lawrence Hilton Jacobs & Glenn Turman; Car Wash (1976), starring Richard Pryor, Bill Duke, & George Carlin; Greased Lightning (1977), starring Richard Pryor, Pam Grier, & Beau Bridges; Which Way is Up (1977), starring Richard Pryor & Lonette McKee; Bustin' Loose (1981), starring Richard Pryor & Cicely Tyson; Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978), starring Peter Frampton & The Bee Gees; The Last Dragon (1985), starring Taimak & Vanity; Krush Groove (1985), starring Russell Simmons & LL Cool J; Beau Geste (1926), starring Ronald Colman; The Freshman (1925), starring Harold Lloyd; Misery (1990), starring Kathy Bates & James Caan; The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, & Barry Bostwick; Babe (1995), starring James Cromwell; The Enchanted Cottage (1945), starring Robert Young & Dorothy McGuire; Jaws (1975), starring Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Shaw, & Roy Scheider; Blue Velvet (1986),starring Kyle McLaughlin, Laura Dern, Dennis Hopper, & Isabella Rossellini; We're No Angels (1955), starring Humphrey Bogart & Joan Bennett; Gunfight At The Okay Corral (1957), starring Burt Lancaster & Kirk Douglas; Cape Fear (1962), starring Robert Mitchum, Gregory Peck and Polly Bergen; The Ritz (1976), starring Rita Moreno & Treat Williams; Gunman's Walk (1958), starring Van Heflin, James Darren, & Tab Hunter; Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison (1957), starring Robert Mitchum & Deborah Kerr; The Divorcée (1930), starring Norma Shearer & Robert Montgomery; Talk of The Town (1942), starring Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, & Ronald Colman; Moonlight & Pretzels (1933), starring Leo Carrillo & Mary Brian; A Guy Named Joe (1943) starring Spencer Tracy, Irene Dunne, & Van Johnson; Ben Hur (1959), starring Charlton Heston & Stephen Boyd; Suddenly Last Summer (1959), starring Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn, & Montgomery Cliff; Brigadoon (1954), starring Gene Kelly & Syd Charisse; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome back to Analyze Scripts, where a psychiatrist and a therapist analyze what Hollywood gets right and wrong about mental health. Today, we chat about the adorable 2015 Disney/Pixar animated film "Inside Out." We love all of these characters and were so impressed at how well this movie depicted the development of psychological ambivalence in a pre-teen. In this episode, we comment on the humorous portrayal of various cognitive processes including memory, dejavu, and dreaming. We also touch on neuroplasticity and resiliency as it relates to trauma experienced in childhood. That leads us to reflect on what it's been like to work with patients of all ages through the COVID-19 pandemic, and our plea to Disney to release a sequel about Riley living through the pandemic. We hope you enjoy! Analyze Scripts Instagram Analyze Scripts TikTok Analyze Scripts Website Portia Pendleton: Hi. Dr. Katrina Furey: Welcome back to another episode of Analyze Scripts. I'm here, as always, with my co host, Dr. Katrina A. Fury, a psychiatrist. And I am Portia Pendleton, a licensed clinical social worker practicing as a therapist. Yes, we're really excited to dive into today's episode. We both watched me for the first time, you for the first time at the movie Inside Out. Yeah. Portia Pendleton: Disney Pixar movie. Yeah. I've seen this movie a bazillion times, but I love it every single time. And I remember I first saw it when it came out a couple of years back. I was just going into my second year of psych residency at Yale, and me and a couple of my co residents went to the movie theater together and watched this all together. And it was so great. And I thought it was such a great depiction of emotion and development, and we'll totally get into all of it, but I just really love this movie. Dr. Katrina Furey: Do you remember talking about it or what you guys thought right after? Did anything stick with you? Anything that anybody said or like? Portia Pendleton: I think so much of it. I think we loved the depiction of the different types of memory. And when they're on the train trying to get back to Riley's what do they call it? The control center or something. Just, like, going through the different lands of the brain. And it was so well done. One thing I remember we all talked about was, like, I wonder how they came up with the five main emotions because they were anger, disgust, fear, sadness and joy. And I always thought disgust. That was the one where I was like, I wonder how they came up with that. I remember we sort of spent some time talking about that. Dr. Katrina Furey: Yeah. So just like a little premise. If you haven't seen it, I do recommend it's. Like, short it's silly. I feel like you can pause it and put it back on. But it's about a child who yeah, most of the story takes place when she's in that age range, but you first kind of see her as a baby and the movie kind of goes through her experience with really, I'd say, like, innate basic emotions to developing more complex emotions. Right. Portia Pendleton: All in the context of a big move, a major life transition when Riley and her family moved from Minnesota to San Francisco. And it was just, like, so well done and just so amazing. I thought even picking her age was spot on. I feel like we go from seeing her have these five primitive, very separate emotions to being able to start integrating different feelings and hold on to them at the same time. And that's, like, exactly around the time, I think, psychologically that would be able to happen. And just throwing in the move and how that sort of disrupts her feelings and showing the tension between her own inner feelings and what she thinks her parents want her to feel and then rebelling a little bit at the end. Dr. Katrina Furey: It was just so great. Portia Pendleton: I really loved it. It was such a unique concept, an interesting premise and way to depict psychological development in childhood as you move into adolescence. Dr. Katrina Furey: And what really does I think it just gives kids and adults, like, a really good picture of what happens in your brain. I like to think of it, and I feel like it would be nice to even explain maybe to some people, maybe, I guess a little bit younger, but I think adults, too, that this is what happens. It's more like technical and it's not as pretty. Our brains are like, gray, but the control center with the emotions kind of working together or sometimes in conflict. Portia Pendleton: Right. Dr. Katrina Furey: And then how our memories are stored and them directing each way. That is what happened. Portia Pendleton: Right. And I think it does give language and imagery to little kids about this stuff. And I've heard children say depict their. Dr. Katrina Furey: Anger, their turning red, just like that guy. Portia Pendleton: And I just think it's so great. I just loved it. Dr. Katrina Furey: So, Inside Out also has a pretty all star cast. And I think some of the voices I recognized but couldn't place. And now that we kind of took a deep dive into that, I'm like. Portia Pendleton: Oh, my gosh, I love them. We have Amy Poehler, who plays kind. Dr. Katrina Furey: Of the main lead, which is Joy, which is perfect. Portia Pendleton: Like, what a perfect casting. Dr. Katrina Furey: Her voice, her cadence, her tone. I feel like it's very joyful. Very joyful. Portia Pendleton: She was great. Dr. Katrina Furey: And then we have Mindy Kaling, who did the Disgust characters. Her I didn't place at all. If I listened back, I probably would. And she did a great job, too, right? It was perfect. Portia Pendleton: And then we have bill hader as fear. That one I didn't place till I looked it up and I was like, so great. They're just so perfect. And Louis Black is Anger, who is, like, one of my favorites. Again, I really love the depiction of Anger, and I'm so curious about how different creative people put Anger into imagery and words and everything. Whoops. Dr. Katrina Furey: You liked angry man. Shrink too. Portia Pendleton: That's interesting. Yeah, I like that. And then who else did we have for Sadness? We had the woman from The Office that you were really excited about. Dr. Katrina Furey: Okay, if you have seen The Office, you know how her voice is. And so, please, if you have not seen Inside Out, like, just picture her character and her tone and how she talks just as this little short blue blob of sadness. Portia Pendleton: I know. Dr. Katrina Furey: Walking around and, oh, I didn't mean to do that. She's perfect for the role. Portia Pendleton: And also, the way they drew these five main emotions were also perfect. We have joy. He's, like, taller and wearing this bright blue dress, and I think she's got, like, blue hair and she's, like, bopping around all zoom. Zoo, zoo, zooming. Everywhere we have sadness. The little blue, your blob with glasses and a turtleneck. And then we have discussed who's green and kind of like, sassy and wearing jewelry, and her hair is a little flippy. And then anger is like a big red square. And then fear is just this little string bean. String bean of something that could just. Dr. Katrina Furey: Melt into the floor, right? Portia Pendleton: And I was just like, It's so great. Dr. Katrina Furey: I love it. Portia Pendleton: And then the human characters were also really interesting and pivotal. So we have Diane Lane, who voiced Riley's mom. We had Kyle McLaughlin, who voiced Riley's dad. And then Riley herself was played by an actress named Caitlin Diaz. And they've all been in a lot of different movies and TV shows themselves. So it really was an all star cast. Dr. Katrina Furey: Yeah. Portia Pendleton: Oh, and how could I forget Bing Bong? What did you think about Bing Bong? Dr. Katrina Furey: So Bing Bong was the imaginary friend, right? So I thought his character was so sweet. The only time I got a little teary eyed was in the movie where I think Bing Bong kind of realizes that he's supposed to kind of fade into your childhood experience and not kind of follow you to adolescence. So he helps Joy get back to the main switchboard so she can help Riley help Riley out. Portia Pendleton: Yeah, I know. So beautiful. So Bing Bong was played by Richard Kind, who is an actor that I wouldn't know that name off the top of my head, but I know him. Like, when I look at him and he voices all these different funny characters, like on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Mad About You, he's just really a funny comedian. Yeah. So where do we start? Dr. Katrina Furey: So I liked the first scene a lot because I feel like it's really kind of accurate with what babies see. So it's like the first emotion that kind of shows up as Joy, right. And it's like you're kind of awe at the world. You don't see very well, but you can see your parents faces. Right. They're really close to you and they're really happy. They're smiling. And then I think that was just like a really beautiful moment. And then very quickly yeah. I think sadness comes in. Portia Pendleton: I thought it was anger, like, when she starts crying, maybe it was sad and I don't know which one of those. Dr. Katrina Furey: And it was just like, a lot. Someone took over, right? Changing my diaper. I'm hungry. That's how I get my need met. I don't know how to speak. Portia Pendleton: It was so funny and how they showed I'm taking over so quickly, like, at the switchboard, I just loved. And I love the parents reactions, too. Dr. Katrina Furey: Yeah. So I just really liked that scene in general. I thought it was really accurate again, and kind of a good introduction to all the characters and how the emotions kind of show up at different stages of early early development. Portia Pendleton: Right? Early super early development. Dr. Katrina Furey: Total fear, right? Like, fear is really appropriate because it does keep us safe. It helps kids. I think she was like hopping over a cord, which again, is like, safe. Portia Pendleton: But to a child that age. Dr. Katrina Furey: Was like, warning her. And then Disgust came in and was like I think it was funny about the broccoli. What is this? It's green. I can't take this. She has a temper tantrum. Portia Pendleton: Then also like, yeah. And then how that carries over to when they're in San Francisco, they thought like, oh, let's go get some pizza. This will be safe. Riley brings that up. She can tell her parents are stressed because the moving van doesn't show up and there's fighting, and she's like, let's. Dr. Katrina Furey: Go get some pizza. Portia Pendleton: Then they show up and it's like, San Francisco probably like vegan broccoli pizza. And I remember Anger was like, they. Dr. Katrina Furey: Can'T even get pizza right here. Yeah, it was so sweet. So I think just knowing about child brain development, I think we could go off on a really long tangent here that I will try to shorten. But I really wanted to kind of just talk about child brain elasticity and why children can be so resilient. Their brain is still forming. They're still making all these connections in their synapses. Portia Pendleton: They're all fire science words. Dr. Katrina Furey: So I think that was really cool. And then when we see later on in the movie, we see the long term memories, like shapes, and it looks like yes, it looks like a brain. Portia Pendleton: The sulci and the Gyrie of the brain. Exactly. Dr. Katrina Furey: I know. Portia Pendleton: And then when they had all the memories, there as these beautiful little glows that all had at the beginning, like one color. It was like one main color. It was like yellow for Joy, blue for Sadness, green for Disgust, red for Anger, and then purple for fear, I think. And then as we progress into adolescence, they start being multiple colors. And that's at first when Joy was like, sadness, don't touch this. You're going to ruin the core memory. And sadness is like, oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to. And that tension between Joy and Sadness the whole time. Chefs kiss moi. Wow. And then the fact that at the end, sadness was the hero of the day. Being able to sit with your authentic feelings in this big move and missing your friends and approaching adolescents, it was so beautiful. Dr. Katrina Furey: There was a powerful moment with Sadness comforting. Was it Bing Bong? Portia Pendleton: I think so. Dr. Katrina Furey: And Bing Bong was really upset, crying. And then Sadness sat down and offered her ear. And it was just like, yeah, that's really sad. And Joy, up until this point, was really trying to avoid right. Like, any uncomfortable emotions, specifically Sadness feeling. It like, as unhealthy. Portia Pendleton: It's going to hurt Riley. Dr. Katrina Furey: Right. And so Joy at that moment was like, whoa, how did you do that? Because Bing bong is like, be able to regulate himself after sadness helps him. And sadness was just like, yeah, I just sat with him and I was sad. Portia Pendleton: And again, that's what we all need to learn, right, is that it's okay to feel sad or any of these other authentic feelings and a big mix of all the emotions and to sit with it and validate. Even when she got on Bing Bong's level, it's like, such a good depiction. And again, Joy, I feel like if Riley developed with Joy still steering the ship the whole time, you could totally see her turn into a toxic, positivity type of person. Can't acknowledge any sadness. Like, has to turn away from it all the time. It's just so beautiful. I really loved it. And I loved the depiction of the different types of memory we have, like, long term memory, short term memory facts. I loved the bubblegum jingle, how it just pops into your head even if you don't want it. Do you have a jingle in my head? Dr. Katrina Furey: Yeah. Do you have a commercial or like, a song? Portia Pendleton: Because I totally have, like, five. Yeah. Dr. Katrina Furey: What are yours? So the JG. Wentworth commercial call JG. Wentworth. Don't you ever forget that. Portia Pendleton: Yeah. Dr. Katrina Furey: And then the one from a long time ago that was like, education connection, connected for free education. Oh, yeah. Yes. Portia Pendleton: About, like, connecting you to colleges and stuff. Dr. Katrina Furey: It's a song that I'm sure I knew the entire thing at one point, but I'm such a music hook person where I think that's too, why they Make US, which this made me think of it when they were in Long Term Memory, and the cleanup crew comes in and they're throwing away some of the presidents. Let's keep Lincoln. Let's keep George Washington. I was like, that's so relatable. But I learned a song when I was little to remember the presidents, so I remember probably like, the first ten. It's like washington Adams, jefferson madison Monroe, jackson moon veron. And then I don't remember. Portia Pendleton: Right. Dr. Katrina Furey: But songs are helpful in memory, for sure. Portia Pendleton: That's so funny. And I love that depiction of how certain songs and things like that get stuck in your memory and how they were thinking about getting rid of that, but they didn't, and it would come. Dr. Katrina Furey: Up at other points. A little cleanup crew thinks it's funny. They're like, we'll send up this jingle to Main Central office, and they all of a sudden get that memory up to it. It was just do you see, like. Portia Pendleton: The parents also hearing it in their own version of The Emotions? I love the parents having their own versions. Like when they were at the table, like, in their first night in their apartment, or not the first night, but trying to talk to Riley. And she's, like, really cranky after that day of school and how the hockey trials didn't go well. And mom is trying to signal a dad like, I need some help here. She's a real cranky. And you see the mom's emotions being like, oh, send the signal to dad. Oh, he's not getting it. Why do we give up that? I don't know. Brazilian music? Dr. Katrina Furey: And then they show him. So they project this past love to Mom's vision in front of dad so she can tolerate dad, it feels like. And I thought it was funny, or I noticed that all the emotions in mom and Dad's brain all had like, the same hairstyle, like the adult versions. Yeah. Portia Pendleton: And then when dad finally gets the hint and he's like, so, Riley, how was your day? And all the mom feelings are like. Dr. Katrina Furey: Oh, God, we just asked that. Jerry responded poorly. Portia Pendleton: Yeah. No, I thought that's so funny. I just loved it. And then when Dad's anger and Riley's anger are both, like, coming together, I loved it. Dr. Katrina Furey: Yeah. Portia Pendleton: Some other things I loved about the depiction of memory was how they have to go down again, the windy hallways to try to sort of crawl their way out. And then how Joy, like, when she was trying at the beginning to get Sadness to go away so she could save the day, she was like, here's, Sadness, read this. It's like this huge binder about memory storage or something, and it just conveys how complicated it is. And it is super complicated. And it's like Joy would not read it. Dr. Katrina Furey: Right. Portia Pendleton: And then later on, it turns out, was really helpful that Sadness did read it and knew kind of like, what. Dr. Katrina Furey: To do or where to go. Portia Pendleton: I really liked that, too. Dr. Katrina Furey: Yeah, no, I think it was wonderful. Something that I thought of that wasn't really like in the movie, but made me just kind of reflect on is that I got the sense that it made me think about trauma and how, to a degree, all children and babies start out more on the same page and only really different by genetics. Right. So it's like you have your own genetic makeup, et cetera, and then it's like, we're putting different environments. Portia Pendleton: Unless the pregnancy was tough or the delivery is tough, could already start the trauma. Dr. Katrina Furey: That's true. Portia Pendleton: Cortisol firing and things like that. Yeah, but I hear what you're saying. I think I know where you're going here. Dr. Katrina Furey: Again, it's like you have the opportunity, literally, maybe at birth, a little bit different. Totally. Good point. And then it's like all these things. Portia Pendleton: Can happen to you at different stages and ages. Dr. Katrina Furey: So whether it's really positive experiences, really scary experiences, but it's like all of those things we think of, like, right, nature versus nurture impact us. So I think that if Riley in the movie hadn't been able to speak with parents or parents hadn't been as supportive or nurturing or able to provide that level of connection, it's really a beautiful moon. They're all hugging at the end. And Riley is then able to share really difficult things, but then she feels better. Portia Pendleton: I know when she was able to say, like, I know you want me to be happy, but I'm so sad. Dr. Katrina Furey: And that's huge for so huge young child to be able to verbalize and then to have a really positive response, right? So I think it's like this movie did a good job at showing, ideally, and what does happen a lot, but when it doesn't happen, that's when our kind of predisposition validated might kind of be triggered. Specifically eating disorder treatment. I'm thinking of, like, we say often that genetics loads the gun and your environment can pull the trigger. So it's like if she had a predisposition, maybe for depression or anxiety, it's like something like this could really bring that to the surface versus just like a situational, right? Like she's sad, like this difficult change. So that's what I was kind of like carrying through the movie. And then it just made me think of even more so, like the Aces study. So all environmental stressors and traumas that. Portia Pendleton: We can go through that make us. Dr. Katrina Furey: More likely to experience mental health disorders, medical issues, 100%. Portia Pendleton: And on that note, as a little teaser for a future episode, I think we should watch this movie called The Florida Project. Did you ever see that? Dr. Katrina Furey: No. Portia Pendleton: And talk about the Asus study because it's a very different movie from Inside Out where they show a lot of trauma that a young child is exposed to. And anyway, stay tuned if you want something a little less light hearted down the road. Another thing I love and 100% Portia, I love that point. I also love that they didn't like the parents weren't perfect at this. That they really did show sort of that tension within Riley between feeling like she needs to kind of be, quote, unquote, strong and happy for the family and for her dad. And her mom kind of says that directly at one point. And then it's sort of like, thank you so much for making this easier. And how that puts so much pressure on a kid. Again, not she wasn't intending to. Dr. Katrina Furey: Right. Portia Pendleton: It was meant to be, I think, like an acknowledgment of how, quote, unquote, well she'd been doing and appreciation. But it just shows like that tension between Riley's authentic feelings and the feelings she feels like her parents want her to have. And again, so beautiful that the parents didn't just do it perfectly right from. Dr. Katrina Furey: The start, but that they were able to get there. Portia Pendleton: And again, that they handled her rebellion with stealing the money and getting on the bus in a nurturing way. They didn't immediately chastise her or punish her or yell at her or put their own big feelings, which understandably would get triggered in a situation like that ahead of hers. They were like so glad she was safe, right? Wanted to know what was going on. And then hopefully did have some kind of consequence that felt appropriate. It shouldn't be without consequence, but at least my opinion. But they were really able to meet her where she was out there, which is beautiful. Yeah. What did you think about at the beginning when Joy and Sadness were going back and forth over their recollections of the same event in the past? Dr. Katrina Furey: Yes. Portia Pendleton: When Sadness was feeling so sad. And so all of the globes, or whatever you want to call them, started, like, having a blue hue. And Joy is like, think of something happy. Think about this or that or something. And sadness is like, oh, I do love the rain. And Joy is like, oh, yeah, jump in the puddles, splash around. Dr. Katrina Furey: It's so much fun. Portia Pendleton: She's like, I really like just standing there when the water fills my boots. Dr. Katrina Furey: And runs down my back and I get really cold. Portia Pendleton: Really cold. Dr. Katrina Furey: And then she was like, oh, yeah, I remember that movie when the dog died, and Joy was like, don't think of it. But that's sadness. Portia Pendleton: I know. And then at the end, that Core Memory, when she starts to kind of lose the different islands, family Island, Friendship Island, hockey island, when they sort of remember that Core Memory together, that it wasn't just like someone scored the winning goal or didn't. Dr. Katrina Furey: Right. Portia Pendleton: It turns out that Riley was really sad, but then her team sort of came around her and helped her feel better. And that's such a beautiful, simplistic, common type of childhood experience to kind of learn how to integrate your emotions and hold on to two conflicting feelings simultaneously. Dr. Katrina Furey: Because then she was using Anger to play hockey, which was like a really appropriate way to get out some aggression or some of that energy. And so it's like anger was allowed. Right. But it wasn't just Joy all the time. Right. Portia Pendleton: And I loved that they showed a girl playing hockey like a really aggressive sport. Dr. Katrina Furey: I just loved I loved it. Portia Pendleton: You probably didn't. But also on Disney Plus, when you watch a movie, then they'll recommend other things. Dr. Katrina Furey: Sure. Portia Pendleton: So, of course I have watched all of them because I have kids and they have, like, a little short where it's like, Riley going on a date, and that's really adorable. Dr. Katrina Furey: That's cute. Portia Pendleton: Because I loved at the end, or toward the end when they're trying to get back and they use her crush, I would die for Riley. They multiply and use them as a ladder. And then near the end, when she bumps into a boy and you see. Dr. Katrina Furey: The boys, I thought it was hilarious and so sweet. It's like all the alarms are going. Portia Pendleton: Girls, guys. Dr. Katrina Furey: Yeah. In his brain. And it's like they don't know what to do. He's like, frozen. Portia Pendleton: And then Riley's like, okay, bye. At the very end. I think the last line just cracks me up when they're like, Joy's like, everything's great now. What could go wrong. We're making friends, we're twelve. Like, what could go wrong? And you're just thinking like, puberty is. Dr. Katrina Furey: Coming and they have a puberty button on the screen and they're like, what's that? It hasn't gone off yet. Portia Pendleton: Just wait, just wait. That was so perfect. I would love to see a sequel about puberty. Like, oh my God, I would love to see that. That would be good. Dr. Katrina Furey: But you made a good point about the parenting not being perfect, because I think what happened to Riley initially, before there was kind of that repair is like a really common experience, I think, in childhood, many people and it's not like a trauma or this big event or these little misinterpretations where it's like if you had gone back and asked a parent, is this what you meant? They would be like, no, my gosh, of course not. I'm so sorry that that's what you thought, but us wanting you to be strong was just like our hope. We didn't want to put that on you. I imagine them saying, but that happens a lot. People have a hard time talking about their parents, especially guilty. Portia Pendleton: Love them. I hear a lot. Like I felt bad about what I said last time and it's usually when they're expressing anger, fear, shame, sadness, things like that. I think that's what I was wondering about the five main emotions. Why did they pick disgust over something like shame? The disgust emotion was the one where I was like, I don't know if that would have been the fifth one I would have picked. What about you? Dr. Katrina Furey: I feel like they tried to frame it as it was also keeping Riley safe, they said, from being poisoned, like hob broccoli. But I feel like to me it could have been fear's job. Portia Pendleton: Yeah, that's what I mean. Fear were kind of but I think. Dr. Katrina Furey: They should have included shame. That would have been nice. But I feel like shame is so complex for kids. I don't think it is for adults. I still can feel shame as a kid, but I feel like maybe you. Portia Pendleton: Don'T have the words at that age yet. And as I was saying that, I was thinking like, well, maybe they were thinking about what are primitive emotions? Dr. Katrina Furey: Disgust is primitive, right? Showed anything. Something like raw. Even animals, animals know. Portia Pendleton: Maybe these are like the main primitive feelings. Okay, that makes sense. Yeah, I'll give them a pass for that. Some other things I loved, I loved the night shift when they would change over to the night and she's dreaming. And I loved that her dreams as like a twelve, 1112 year old girl are like about unicorn princesses and her teacher and being at school and all these things, just how they depict it, dreaming, and how sometimes it incorporates what you went through that day and all the feelings that come up and then like dancing uniforms. Dr. Katrina Furey: I just thought it was like so and when she was a little girl in early childhood, I liked how they showed when she was jumping over furniture, actually lava. And it was like your imagination is so big, powerful and real when you're a child. So it's not that you are seeing lava on the floor, but your imagination is so powerful that you really can feel it. Portia Pendleton: And that even goes into with Bing Bong and how excited Joy was to see Bing have so much fun and just showing all the ways that Riley would play with Her Majesty friend again, as an only child, I thought that was an interesting choice as well. And then how while Bing Bong had to have the realization that he had to stay behind for Riley to grow, it was almost like her core emotions had to be able to tap into her inner child in order to grow. Dr. Katrina Furey: It was just so beautiful. Portia Pendleton: I loved it. Dr. Katrina Furey: I thought it was just like an excellent I think you should watch this in grad school or any psychology psychiatry. Portia Pendleton: In middle school and they teach you about sex and it's always awkward and weird. Like you could also watch this as. Dr. Katrina Furey: Part of that curriculum of development. Portia Pendleton: Maybe we introduced this in fourth grade. It's real easy for kids to understand. I think kids really resonate with it. But again, because you're seeing these really complex emotions depicted in a movie with imagery and jokes and all this stuff and kids at Riley's age mostly wouldn't really have the words to say to her parents. Like, actually, I feel this way and when you say I'm strong, it makes me feel confused. Or this way. Like, again, they don't have the words. So it's just so I just loved it. They were on the train and the whole thing like, well, what are these? This is facts, this is fiction. Oh, who cares? We just mix it up. We don't have to keep it organized. Just like funny little jokes like that. We're so smart and witty. I loved it. Dr. Katrina Furey: Yeah. I laughed at the fact versus opinion. That's what it was in a box. And they all look the same. Portia Pendleton: Just mix them up. What else? Dr. Katrina Furey: I thought it was interesting to have the memory dump, right? And where we forget things. But I think it's also interesting or just something to reflect on, is that it's still to a degree in there somewhere, right? So you can be triggered and all of a sudden have this memory or have a little bit of almost, which I think is such an interesting concept. Like deja vu, right? You have this deja vu yes. Feeling based on a smell. You're like, oh, there's something I remember about this and you can't quite touch on it. Again, not in the words that I'm using, but referenced that they did. Portia Pendleton: I love that, the deja vu reference. And I thought they picked just such poignant cognitive functions to portray. Dr. Katrina Furey: Right. Portia Pendleton: Like, obviously they don't depict everything, but the ones that they did and when they used the ones like humor fact versus opinion. Sorry. When they used deja vu fact versus opinion to really be humorous. But on point, I just loved it. It was so funny. Dr. Katrina Furey: I had heard one time that deja vu or someone who experiences a lot of deja vu is like an older soul, and you've been here before many times, and someone who doesn't experience it a lot, like, is new. I kind of like interesting way to think about it. I've heard. What else? If you have a lot of deja vu, you're way more open. You're more, like, empathic. You're more just, like, have a lot of self awareness. You might not be a great human, I don't know, but you just feel like you're open to things, and then if you don't, it's like you're closed. I think it's just interesting how people perceive it. Besides, I guess, the definition of it. Portia Pendleton: That makes me wonder if there's any neuroscience that's looked into that. I bet there is now. I kind of want to go look it up. If we find any, maybe we'll again, try to put it in the show notes. I don't know what that means. Dr. Katrina Furey: We'll try people link their merch to it. So I feel like it's got to just be a link. Portia Pendleton: Okay, maybe we can make some merch for deja vu. Be like, you bought this before, buy it again. Dr. Katrina Furey: That's funny. Portia Pendleton: Do you have a lot of deja vu? I feel like I don't really I. Dr. Katrina Furey: Feel like I used to, and I don't know what that means, but I feel like I used to have deja vu very frequently and would say that to my mom or my partner or a friend and just be like, oh, I have feel deja vu right now. I haven't lately. And I don't know. Just even thinking of brain development, right. Like, my brain is less elastic as it was years ago. I don't know if that decreases it. Again, thinking about more of, like, a neuro approach to it. Portia Pendleton: That's interesting. Dr. Katrina Furey: Or I'm something. Portia Pendleton: You'Re closing that door. Is there anything else about this movie you want to talk about or not? Dr. Katrina Furey: Then that just everyone should see it. Portia Pendleton: I know, I'm really curious. Dr. Katrina Furey: Adorable. Get people's perspective on it, you know what I mean? I just think it would be interesting for patients to watch it for friends, family, just and what they take. Portia Pendleton: I'm curious. I feel like this is the kind of movie that on an inpatient psychiatric unit of all ages, honestly, but especially probably kids and teens. This would be a great one to have on, like, in the Milieu, which is that's like a fancy word for just saying, like, the common area. But don't you think that would be like, a great one to have on? It's just so great. And I really want to start a GoFundMe or something for a sequel about puberty. Dr. Katrina Furey: I know. I think that we got like a three second approach with the boy and his brain. Portia Pendleton: I was just like, but you know what? We really need Portia, and honestly, maybe this is our call to task with this podcast is a sequel about living through COVID as an adolescent. Don't we need that? Don't all the teens need it? There's such a huge mental health crisis right now. We need it. Disney we really need it. Dr. Katrina Furey: I feel like every intake I have with a younger person, I'd say like 22 and under. And I know obviously it affects older people, but I think it's really interesting to see how COVID impacted youth and college students because it was so I think when you're an adult, things tend to be a little bit more stable, right. Or the same. Portia Pendleton: Your frontal lobes, the part of our brain that makes us human and helps us with our cognition, decision making stuff, doesn't finish developing like 25, 30. Dr. Katrina Furey: Yeah. Portia Pendleton: So, like middle school, right? Dr. Katrina Furey: Like middle school is so important. High school is so important. College can be so important, right. For specific developmental milestones. So to miss about two years, really, I think, like the end of one. So I was kind of reflecting on it with someone recently who's, like, freshman year of college, went home and did not come back in March and never came back. And then the following year their school did online only. So it's like they missed two full years of what to me, and again, are developmentally such important times. I know adult we have been impacted in many other ways by COVID, and we could go on and on about that, but I think it's very unique to younger people in the context of. Portia Pendleton: Their development and also unique that it happened to all of them. Dr. Katrina Furey: Right. Portia Pendleton: It was happening because of a trauma, right? Like a very scary, life threatening time that as a middle schooler, high schooler, how is your brain making sense of why you have to stay home and why mom and dad are scared and why you're doing school online? And I will say I found, like, some people, especially, like kids who were being bullied or have a lot of social anxiety or things like that, really thrived in that break from daily peer interactions. But I think on the whole, Gosh just so disruptive and social media, it's just like I feel like we're just going to be seeing the effects for the rest of our lives and careers, honestly. I think so. Disney we really, really need a sequel about coming through COVID. Dr. Katrina Furey: COVID did impact every single student in the United States. Whether it was just fear, whether it was online learning, whatever it was, everyone. Portia Pendleton: Impacted everyone's experience and impact it have will be different. But it was there, right? Did you ever learn about the what was they called? The gaff score where they would try to rank stressful life events. We used to use it like in the Er when you'd be evaluating someone and trying to think about what are their psychosocial stressors, there's some researcher out there who wants to quantify it. So they did some kind of research study and then assigned points to different stressors and death. Divorce and moving were like the top three. So these were positive stressors, like having a baby and then also negative stressors and just did back in the day, I guess people used to actually tally it up and put a Gaff score in your note and that would help gauge, like if you go to inpatient or outpatient or things like that. We kind of stopped doing that, but it was really helpful to sort of keep that in mind. Structures COVID is like top of the list now, right? For literally everyone. Even if you're generally doing okay, it's still there. Dr. Katrina Furey: We're coming up. Yes, coming up. I think really interestingly in ways that I with all of my patients, whether it's like just reflecting on why you kind of got catapulted into this mental disorder around that time interesting what's that about? Or having parents kind of lose it during COVID and then make decisions that then impacted my patient or something like that. So I think a lot of stuff keeps coming back to that time. I think emotions or anything that you were going through separate from COVID during COVID maybe got even shuttered. And now it's like things are coming out. It comes up everywhere. Portia Pendleton: Everywhere. It's interesting. I don't know if you're finding this, but now that we're closer to three years from when it's also hard to believe where we were three years ago. I think about that sometimes. But just now when people are noticing having reactions this time of year, or people are starting to travel more and maybe have anxiety about that when they didn't. And I'm finding a lot of people don't recognize that you live through Coat. Let's not forget that part. So usually I remind them and I say, even if this isn't at the front of your mind, if you're not worried about do I wear a mask or not? It's still there. And of course it's going to affect you. And you might just notice feeling different about traveling or something than you did before. So I really want to petition Disney to make a sequel. Dr. Katrina Furey: I feel like the kids need it. Portia Pendleton: Like the kids need it. Dr. Katrina Furey: Kids need something, I think, to make sense of and just kind of not that it's Disney's job, but just something to help them process. Portia Pendleton: But Disney does such a good job with this stuff. Dr. Katrina Furey: And not that it's not this ongoing issue, but just some way to formulize or identify, make it concrete. Yes, just like this movie did with. Portia Pendleton: These typical developmental things. What a hard concept. Friendship changes, integrating complex feelings and being able to sit with it. It isn't Disney's job, but Disney's, like, really good at this stuff, and they have the budget. Dr. Katrina Furey: Yeah. Portia Pendleton: So maybe I'll write them a letter today. We'll see. Dr. Katrina Furey: Well, thank you for listening. We hope that you enjoy the hearing about Inside Out. It's really fun, I think. Watch it again if you've seen it. I just think it's great. Portia Pendleton: And please sign our change petition in the show notes. Dr. Katrina Furey: Yes. So make sure you're following us on Instagram at Analyze Scripts. Make sure you send us an email if you'd like to chat or give us some ideas at analyze scriptpodcast at gmail. Make sure that you are subscribing to us on Apple Music and Spotify and wherever else you find your podcast. And I think that's all of that. Portia Pendleton: That's it. Dr. Katrina Furey: Stay tuned. See you next Monday. Portia Pendleton: All right, bye bye. 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Yes, Hobbit: All the things, all the redos of stuff that we have come to it's all a blend at this point. I love it when it's like a, it's a Torch Pass movie sequel reboot. That they do now, where it's technically a sequel, but it's also brand new. It. Thandi: there to make money. Yes. Love it. Hobbit: Oh, it's where everything's got sub categoried so much that they don't even make sense when you try to explain what it is now. It used to be just a remake or a reboot, and then that's it. Thandi: got one of the old guys and Timothy Chalamet, and we're calling it a re-imagining sequel. What was it? Legacy. Lega Sequel is the big thing now. Hobbit: Legacy . Yeah, absolutely. And we see it with the Ghostbusters is a good one. Creed is another one oh, a good one was the Ben Stiller Owen [00:01:00] Wilson, Thandi: Oh Zoolander two Hobbit: no not Zoolander two, the car one a Starsky and Hutch Thandi: oh. Hobbit: where at the end the original guys showed up and sold them the car and it was a, yeah, I don't know. 2021 Jump Street was the same way Thandi: Yeah, except Hobbit: it's oh, we were in Jump Street. Yeah, that was a really fun film. Speaking of a fun film no, this is a good film the one that we're talking about this episode, but I wouldn't go so far to say fun. It's hitting a lot of fear points. for for men, I guess. So It's definitely morality tale Thandi: it is a morality it's a straight up morality play, and that's fine. Oh, and by the way, The other gentleman is Mike. I'm Thandi. We love you. Hobbit: Oh, cool. Yeah, the intro stuff that we normally do at the beginning got so excited to jump Thandi: Yeah. No it's so, I love this movie. Like I hadn't seen it in 20 years and I was into it [00:02:00] like I was in the movie theater eating popcorn. I was into it. Like I was talking to myself and going, oh, no, when I had all the anxiety of a dude watching a dude just do stupid shit, making stupid dude mistakes. Oh, it was awesome. I thought this was a really good movie. I didn't remember that. It was a really good, like the, I thought the cinematography was good. I thought that the acting was good. The storytelling was interesting. I was all in on. Hobbit: and I feel they didn't overexplain anything. It was just the information that you needed to get like through that part of the plot. It. I'm trying to over decorate the movie with a bunch of additional people or side. I was trying to think of side characters that I would need to cast possibly while watching this movie. And there's only four other people in this movie, beside the main Thandi: that's a, it's a very small story. Hobbit: ke Yeah, absolutely. But that's all it needs to be. It doesn't detract by keeping it small at all. It actually keeps it a much [00:03:00] tighter movie. And this is just under two hours. It's not a short movie. It's a standard. Thandi: yeah. It's a full story, but it kept me engaged the entire time. And, you know what and big up to Adrian Lynn for doing the same movie over and over again for 40 years and making it pretty great every time. Hobbit: I'm the amount of sexy thrillers, that Michael Douglass has been in is just incredible to me. That j there was just a period of time, there was like a 10 year little spot. Michael Douglas was just like onscreen fucking Thandi: people. Like they don't do, they don't do this kind of movie anymore for probably years, but he is manhandling, just manhandling what's his CoStar's name? Glen Close. He's manhandling Glen, close. It is disgusting and awesome. Hobbit: There is a scene where Glen closed, like pulls down her shirt into her first reveal of her nipple. And I swear in my [00:04:00] head, Michael Douglas went, ow, as he even and jumped on it. Just ready to roll. Just aggressive fucking in this Thandi: Yeah, no it's, it is a sight to behold. Like I said, they don't make movies like this anymore. Sexy thrillers get made sometimes, but as far as like people pawing each other, that doesn't happen like that anymore. Hobbit: No I think the most recent pawing at each other sex scene that I saw was in Bros.  Thandi: Oh, do they have something like that? Hobbit: something, but it was actually playing at the aggressive sex scenes a bit where they're like, Shoving their feet in each other's face and not in a sexy way, like pressing their head against the wall kind of thing. Very funny. Very Thandi: love. Hobbit: But yeah. One thing I do miss about these sexy thrillers and something that just like you said wouldn't play today, is that morality aspect of don't cheat on your wife, cuz she might be fucking crazy. And the rule that we learned as teenagers from like [00:05:00] the, our older brothers and older friends. There are some things that come with, as they said, and the time sticking your dick in crazy is that you don't know what kind of results may come Thandi: That was the saying, but as somebody from the restaurant industry, I had to, it couldn't help it. It was part of my lifestyle. Hobbit: look, everybody at a certain point in their life needs to have a whore phase male or female in between everybody needs. I think it's important absolutely to. Really explore what you like, what you don't like, what you're willing to handle, and what you're not willing to handle. I think that's a super important thing. There's no shame in it whatsoever. Ever. I've had my time, my friends have had their time. Good for fucking them. But yeah, occasionally you'll run across somebody that , oops, that was a bad idea. And this is definitely that Thandi: and it's the, and you knew. once she started spitting her game, and I was like, man, Alex has mad game, but it's a little bit scary. Before they even got [00:06:00] into stuff, I was like, oh man this is way aggressive. This might not be a good scene for you, man, knowing it's not gonna be a good scene for 'em, but yeah. Ooh. Hobbit: When the moment hits where suddenly, and I think it was very deftly written, the turn in the conversation from it being very light. Nobody's saying anything flirtation to being overt flirtation, where they discuss basically who's making the call on which way this goes. And Michael Douglas says, that's definitely your call, not mine. And I'm like, bitch, you're married like . What do you mean? That's her call. She's got nothing to lose in Thandi: At that point, I think he was just having fun with it. He was like, oh yeah, we're gonna fuck. And she's oh yeah, no, we are, we're gonna fuck. And he's okay, Hobbit: No, he was playing with it like the night before. What you know is gonna be a long day at work and you start playing with the idea of calling out. But you know, in your head you're eventually gonna call out. Like you've already made that determination in your brain, but you haven't really admitted it to yourself yet. That's the flirtation that he is doing with [00:07:00] fucking, like he knows. That's where it's going. 100%. But he is no, I'm a, I'm good husband. I wouldn't do that. But what Would it be like? He already knows it's happening. He already knows it's going now even with Glen Close, like I haven't decided. Yes, bitch. Yes, you have. You have decided. What do you mean? No, I haven't decided Thandi: Yes, she has decided. That's one of the the thing, the old pieces of wisdom too, is that she knows beforehand and it's on you to f it up, but in his case, effing it up was actually going and doing the thing. Hobbit: Yep. And. I was curious to see how it played for me as an adult. The turn from it being this mutual decision to hook up and fool around. That was like, he's married, he can't turn in anything and everybody knows to it being this weird stalker kind of story and man for it didn't age poorly at all. I feel like there was, it felt very genuine. Once you're in it, it's a different story than when you're just [00:08:00] hypothetically discussing it. Thandi: Yeah. So for me the thing that was striking because a lot of the movies very naturalistic, except for Glenn Clo, seems like a cartoon character. If I hadn't engaged with people like Glenn Close, I would be like, man, she's playing a cartoon character, but she's playing people that I've met. This is a, perhaps not where it goes, but this is a very understandable relationship situation cuz I've seen it. Hobbit: Yeah, I have. and yeah, this is definitely a turned up to 11 version. Great. But it's not out of the realm of possibility. It works. It's not like a fast and furious movie where nothing makes sense. The human relationships here fit the way that they should to make sense. So that being said, let's ruin it. Let's let's take this movie word we're very happy with that I don't really see Thandi: Yeah, cuz I feel like we can only ruin it like the the genre has been done to death at this point. [00:09:00] It was really interesting finding any angle to get a grip on. But yeah. I love this movie enough that I think it stands on its own whether we ruin it or. Hobbit: This is really one of the top three sexy thrillers, right? There's like basic instinct of fatal attraction and then maybe what, nine and a half weeks? Thandi: Yeah. So my favorite before this, because I don't watch sexy thrillers all the time, I never did was unfaithful, which is also an Adrian Lynn movie from like 2002 or something. It made me have a chub for Diane Lane until now, even as Ma Kent, I was like  Hobbit: diane Lane is aging well. She is. She's doing a very good job there. And. Yeah, those sexy thrillers. There was a time in my life that I went through all of 'em. I like Jade was watching nine and a half weeks, of course. Basic, like I what was the one Body Heat? Do you remember? Body Heat, I think. Was that Melanie Griffith? Was it, was that? I can't remember. But yeah, th there was just a series of sexy thrillers and then that kind of [00:10:00] tweaked into it being more of the murdery aspect than the sexy aspect. And that's where you start getting into Seven and taking lives and suspect zero. And all these like gritty crime thrillers, I feel are definitely a bastard child of the sexy thriller. Thandi: But you know, the sexy thriller was, it was cheap to make, so it dominated like the nineties. It was this sexy thriller in courtroom dramas and just stuff that you didn't have to spend a whole lot of money on. Sets or places that weren't just people's houses or, yeah it was a good time in cinema because the focus wasn't on the spectacle. You had some interesting scripts and some interesting characters, Hobbit: And that's why I'm interested to see what we're exactly gonna do with this. We, if you didn't listen to the last episode, we have tweaked to the format a little bit where instead of four different takes of the movie we're talking about, one of us gets the re reboot or remake version thing that we think might actually be the best bet. For the film and one of us gets the remix version, the [00:11:00] wackadoo, weird, fully out of the box. Take on this. Sometimes those two versions are actually pretty close as far as whether or not we wanna see these versions or not. And sometimes they're wildly different, but you get the real take Thandi: I got the real. Hobbit: So I'm interested to see if you're going with that sexy thriller vibe. If you're trying to go more modern. Take what are we doing? Thandi: So I am going full on sexy thriller. And with that as a thing, I had to find something to latch onto to make it interesting. So something that I noticed in Fatal Instinct, or sorry, fatal Attraction, haha, is that they were really casually racist. A couple times making fun of Asian people, cuz that's the race that was in the movie. But and then in addition to that, I watched this other thriller that was from the affair thriller that was from the early seventies called play Misty For me, Hobbit: Yeah. Thandi: really, it wasn't racist at all, but [00:12:00] it had some really interesting relations to others in the movie because it was. Early seventies, so they were like, oh, let's put all these people in the movie. But they weren't people, they were like set dressing. So it had a black person and another black person and a gay person. But they were just so they could have these things in the movie to be like, oh, what is America's a melting pot? But they weren't important or really part of the movie or addressed as individual beings of, they were just people that were set dressing for the movie. So I wanted to address what race relations are like now with the from the point of view of white affluence, because those are the people that are in the original movie. These affluent white people like living their wonderful lives. So I wanted to have these affluent white people living their wonderful lives, and I wanted to have race as a component that is not directly addressed, but I wanted [00:13:00] to see in real time. Basically having microaggressions, basically being casually racist in a way that people do not like, oh, I hate these people, or whatever. Just the way people do when they're comfortable and intimate. That kind of casual racism. I want to see that throughout the movie, but with it never really being directly addressed, just something that hangs over the movie. So in this modern version, this modern. On fatal Instinct. Dang it. On Fatal Attraction Hobbit: No. Fatal Instinct is a movie and if I remember correctly, Thandi: a parody Hobbit: isn't that like a, it's a parody movie. Yeah, I believe so. Yeah. Thandi: So my director for this version is Michael Moen, who directed the Voyeurs. I don't know if you saw that last year, a really. Hobbit: Oh, okay. I know what you're talking. I hadn't had the chance to see it, but I know what you're Thandi: So it is half of a really good movie. If they had [00:14:00] stopped at the Twist, then it would be a really good movie. But at The Twist, there's like a whole half movie left and it's stupid after that, Hobbit: Oh Thandi: But it's a sexy thriller and I enjoyed that first half of it. So that's the director I'm going for there. And for my story, it's mostly the same beats, but we bring in some things that are a little bit different. So instead of Stuart PanIN being the. We're bringing in Michael Pena as Jimmy the Stewart Pan character, Hobbit: Okay. Thandi: as his wife Hildy. We have Mabel K, who was Noora in Wakanda forever. And their interaction with the couple, the Dan Gallagher and Beth Gallagher, the husband and wife, the lawyer, couple, the lead and his wife. What happens inside the circle of trust, which is the casual racism that happens inside of the circle of trust, but it's not really, it doesn't look like racism because it's inside the circle of trust. [00:15:00] Everybody is accepting of what's going on there. If you watch it from the outs, if you see it from the outside, then it's yucky. It's it's like you hanging out with Steven or me and saying some things that are, it's funny in the moment because it's us, not racism. And not inappropriate in that moment, but if somebody from the outside sees it, it's yucky. I've had this conversation about just being in podcasting. Is that something you have to be considerate of, is who's listening your audience? It's the clarity of message is that there are jokes that, yeah, like you said, we could make with one another because the intention is incredibly clear to one another. Hobbit: We know each other well enough to know where the line is and what is meant by what is Thandi: Yeah, I've had the circle of trust conversation with women where I'm like you, where I've said, where I've said things in front of people that I would say in front of a woman that I'm very close with. That's completely inappropriate to say under that context. And it's just something you have to learn. But we're seeing this as [00:16:00] observers and we're like, eh, and it's just part of the That's something that's happening in modern day with social media, with the. Remote based relationships that we have is people are starting to misunderstand like where that line is as far as comfort level and what you're should be able to say in mixed company versus close Hobbit: That there's some things that you need to change your clarity a little bit depending on your Thandi: Yeah. Every conversation's not for everybody. Hobbit: exactly, that's why you should, there's some places you can't say fuck it work and that's reason. Thandi: Yeah, Hobbit: My job's pretty okay with it, but But for my leads for my affluent white couple, we have Jake Gillen Hall as Dan Gallagher nice. Thandi: as Beth Gallagher we have Bree Larson, and as Alex, we have Lupita Nego, which brings in like just a whole bunch of. Not in your face, [00:17:00] but like implicit racism because Leedia Nigo is the one who Jake Gillen Hall cheats with. I also wanted to change the dynamic of that a little bit, where Jake Gillen Hall is. Not just an innocent dummy. He's actually he's trying to pursue a thing. He's trying to see how long he can make this go, not realizing that this person's crazy and then it's too late. It's not two days. And he is oh, this bitch is crazy. It's like a couple weeks maybe where he is trying to like, oh, I can make this, I can make, I can juggle this, I can make this work. Oh no, she's crazy. and In the scene, like it's gonna have a lot of the same beats. So when the scene, they're gonna sell their, oh, we're gonna try ourselves to sell our house. And when Alex comes to the house and Beth meets Alex, and after Alex leaves and she sees that that Dan, Jake Gillen Hall is very uncomfortable, she's she thinks it's because it's a pretty black girl. She's I know what you did in college. I know that you were into that in college or whatever. And when she's talking about what [00:18:00] he was into in college, he does this. This mock black woman accent, Adam. Hobbit: No. Oh, no Thandi: In inside their home is part of the circle of trust, but stuff that people don't see and you don't really see in movies like that either. But I want to expose that kind of thing, not as not as a pointed part of the movie, just as an uncomfortable background element that goes through the entire. then most of the story beats are going to be the same. Beyond that one thing that I will change is that her parents will be a little bit more involved as affluent whites. And when they find out that Dan has been cheating with this black, this African black woman the level that they're unpleased and the way that they express that is going to be Hobbit: Ooh. Yeah. Oof. A fog. Like a fart in a room. Just hover it in. Thandi: so so because her parents are more intrinsic to the plot there I've casted [00:19:00] them for Beth's mother, I have Michelle Pfeiffer, and for Beth's father, I have John Corbett. And if you don't know who John Corbett is, he was Aiden from Sex in the City. Chris from Northern Exposure, which is how I knew. And then Ian from my big Fat Greek wedding, and he's just a tall, handsome white guy, even it's in the sixties. He's a tall, handsome, white guy. Michelle Pfeiffer is still beautiful and older, and I wanted to like you to see the affluence just as like looking at these people. Oh, affluent whites, so Hobbit: Yeah I love trying to differentiate between being a white myself understanding that I do differentiate myself between that and affluent white, which has a why at the beginning, the white. White. Yeah. That it's a slight different inflection there. That does mean a lot . It does quite a bit. Thandi: And that Hobbit: and in, yeah, that's in the circumstance? Yeah, in the circumstance. I think it's just the idea of [00:20:00] who grew up at a level of maybe income or status that they. Need or maybe desire hung out with non-whites, like actually have experience interacting with people that didn't look exactly like them or have the same experiences as them. And so don't have that like absence of experience that creates awkward social situations on occasion. Just out of. Lack of depth of knowledge of how to act around people, which is literally just like yourself, but don't try to cater to, and then you become more awkward. That's like the white affluence things like in Get Out that I voted for Obama three times. Why was that relevant to this conversation? Like why is that something you just blurred out? Brother, man. Yeah. That If you wanna see a perfect example of this, look at early television interviews [00:21:00] with Quentin Tarantino. When there's a black cast member with him during the interview he starts talking Thandi: starts to code Hobbit: like he, yeah, he code switches my man. Then I might like, he totally changes his inflections and it's jarring like it's so bad. I'm really glad that he got outta the habit. It's really bad. Yeah, it's. So, yeah I love those moments that speak to that. That's great. Thandi: And the uh, the only other thing I want to put in here for that pitch is that I want it to be old school sexy, and I want Jake Gillen Hall to grab two big pans of la Pita NGO's Sweet, juicy can, and focus on that is like an objectification of that sweet, juicy can. Much different than what his wife, Bree Larson has going on. And yeah, just as part of the the underlying discomfort, he's objectifying this big black ass [00:22:00] as part of his thing. But I want very little of it to be spoken out loud. I just want it to be like, felt throughout the. Hobbit: I think that's gonna really translate better anyway than trying to work in dialogue to explain that. No I think showing it is gonna work a lot more effectively For sure. Thandi: And that's the pitch. Hobbit: sweet. I'm into it. It's taking aspects it's almost like an homage to the classy, sexy thriller the classic sexy thriller without trying to re. Modern take with a nice deft handoff from the classics so great into it. I am not doing that. I am being way more overt in the way that I'm approaching not just race, but also otherness, I guess in this conversation. With Fatal Attraction being the starting point I was interested to. Something that was troubling for me with Fatal Attraction [00:23:00] is rooting for anyone. The only innocent here is the wife. Like she, she didn't do anything. She didn't deserve this. She, for everything we've seen in the film, is a devoted and loving wife that appreciates her husband and doesn't try to start fights. Isn't a banshee or terrible or hasn't driven him into the arms of another woman. He's just a scumbag that took advantage of an opportunity. And of course Alex the character Alex is a psychopath. So I wanted to Thandi: She's so Hobbit: to like, change the direction on who we're actually rooting for, have one of the main characters as somebody that we root for. But to do that I had to really just determine what would give us that reason to root for a person. And I think it would be th this idea of otherness. Is discussed a little bit in Fatal Attraction. This is a single woman that is willing to sleep with a married man. And so therefore she's treated as disposable by the married [00:24:00] man and she calls him out and She did make assumptions that weren't there for sure. But what I wanted to do is flip it on its head. Actually, this was inspired by. News about what is it Matt slap the conservative icon that there's reports and text messages that back it up that he apparently groped a man in a car couple years ago and was called out for it. And this is like hard. Yeah. And this is the story he told time and time again. So I thought maybe inspired. Switching the lens that actually Dan Gallagher is a conservative politician Opposed to a lawyer. And his friend Jimmy played by Stewart kin, is actually just his lawyer that works on the campaign and stuff with him. And, Dan is a closeted gay man. He has a wife. Didn't want to put a kid in, in a dangerous position in this situation. So, and also gay man with a beard, they got [00:25:00] a greyhound. So that's crazy was the random person picking your kid up from school scene by the. Yeah, that Talk about a fucking power move. Power move. It was like, your kid is completely safe. Had a great time. Took her on a rollercoaster. She kissed me on the cheek like this. Thandi: But also that's a scene that would never work in modern movies cuz you couldn't get into the school to get somebody's kid just random. Hobbit: Hell, that's one thing that immediately flipped in my brain when that scene came up, is that, how did she just come and grab a kid? It's oh, it's the eighties. That's, yeah. They weren't checking IDs and shit at Thandi: And the kid was like, okay, Hobbit: the kid. The kid being like, come with me. Sure. Great. And the eighties parents just wanted to get rid of their kids, take her great. Thandi: More time to drink for us. Hobbit: Yeah, right. So Dan is a closeted conservative politician. His wife Beth is. It's not openly discussed [00:26:00] between them, but it, she's pretty aware of his proclivities. She just chooses to ignore them. She appreciates the lifestyle that she's been given is completely content to have her own trists outside of the marriage um, and let him have his, and it's just an unspoken kind of thing that they have between the two of them. That the core thing is to make sure that they're not caught. They are seen as a core family value type. Thandi: Hillary and Bill action. Hobbit: A little bit kinda a little bit of that energy. And then we have let's see. The Ellen, yeah the daughter that's a Greyhound, that's just a dog. So instead of picking up the dog from school, it'll be from like the kennel they kept it at while they were out of town, like doing politician stuff. And then took the dog to the dog park, , like doing doggy fun things. Thandi: Who frolics with the side piece in public.  Hobbit: Yeah, that's, ooh, that's rough. So this story is less so about [00:27:00] the cheating aspect and more about the realization that Dan and Alex, I don't even have to change the name for the man that he has a trist with, doesn't realize that Dan is a conservative politician when they have this experience. and it's shortly after this experience when Dan's in town in DC has this tryst, with this dude. He lives nearby, maybe like Baltimore or something, relatively close, but not in DC. And then he sees Dan's face on the TV as he's elected, like he's a, been elected or or his position. That's where Alex decides to have some fun with this man that he had real feelings for and is against. Gay marriage calls it an abomination, gays are grooming that whole fucking party line shit. And it's infuriating. But he also like, still has feelings for him. So it's this confliction. So he's threatening to out him, to tell the press and all this stuff. And he has pictures of them together on his phone and all this stuff. And so Dan is a [00:28:00] mess. This can ruin everything, can ruin his political career ruin this very intentionally curated marriage that he has. Oh, let me name these people. Actually. This is directed by John Cameron Mitchell, Thandi: Who Hobbit: who is best known for headwind in the angry inch. Also the. Movie How to Talk to Girls at Parties, which if you haven't seen, is based on a Neil Gaiman and Short Story, and it's a sci-fi weird piece directed at episode of Glow and a bunch of other TV shows as well. Great director. I really wanted a queer director to speak to, like the experience of this closeting and like this whole story really. And Dan Gallagher is gonna be played by Matt Bomer if you are unfamiliar. He was the super spy in the Chuck TV series. Back in the day. He's was also in Magic Mike one and two he was in the magnificent seven Nice guys boys in the Thandi: Hold on. I thought that Chuck was Shazam. Hobbit: Chuck is Shazam but his college roommate that was the super spy [00:29:00] that is who he gets mistaken for. He he shows up and then gives Chuck the thing or whatever. That's Matt Bomber. He's the smooth spy guy that, yeah, the actual spy. Yeah. . Then we've got Alex. I wanted to really punch the otherness of this story by not just having like a queer actor and visibly not code switching. Very clearly gay, but also I wanted a Latino actor as well, so I went with Wilson Cruz, and if you're unfamiliar, he's in. Star Trek Discovery as one of the doctors. He was in Party Monster as Angel and he was Ricky in my so called Life way back in the day as well. Great actor I think would nail this role as just like a kind of vindictive scorned lover that is trying to get back at this conservative politician that he had a tryst. Thandi: Him being Latino works for that whole kind of [00:30:00] thing too. Hobbit: And just the whole party line in general would be also just another condemning factor, and I want a line like that as it's bad enough that you slept with a man, but he had to be, he had to be Mexican. He's no, he is Puerto Rican, whatever. Just dismissive kind of energy from Beth Gallagher, the wife who's played by Amanda sef. Thandi: Nice. She was actually on my shortlist for wife. Hobbit: yeah, I think she can play like waspy mean affluent white woman very well. And I just, great actress. I think she would have a lot of fun in that role. Jimmy is the lawyer friend that he goes to that has some experience in like family law stuff, and he's Hey, how does this work out? There's no baby nobody's pregnant in this version. It's more about some information about his governmental dealings that he let slip during the tris that he had and how liable he would be if that came out if that was protected in any way. And so he's going to his friend who's played by Jared Carmichael, who I was not very familiar with [00:31:00] until the Golden Globes this last Sunday where he host. and was brilliant wonderful and said super fucking edgy shit that like pissed off a lot of people and have a lot of respect for that. And I would I was like, you know what? You get in my movie cuz you were Thandi: he came out. So I'm sure that he would be all about something, a project like this. Hobbit: absolutely. And he's very funny as well. And I want this, and in that same conversation of otherness is that there's this conserve. Politician that's relying on what he considers a friend is really employee that this black lawyer that is one of the very few people that knows that he's gay because Jared Carmel, Jimmy is also gay and is openly so like it's fine, but it's also like they work together. It's like one of that's the comfortable in the room conversation that this conservative dude feels like he can be. More gay in the room with Jimmy than he could be normally, because that's the [00:32:00] one connecting factor they have with one another, but he's also still racist. So it's like they, they never really get to a point of actually being friends. Cuz Jimmy is like, no, I know you're a racist. We're not friends. It's just I'm not gonna out you because I know how fucked up that is. I'm not gonna do that. So you're safe. But then there's a, the boss. Arthur from the original was played by Fred Gwynne, and I wanted Kyle McLaughlin to play the boss. He actually was in a movie based on tiger King, , Joe versus Carol. He played Howard Baskin in that, and John Cameron Mitchell played Joe Exotic in that movie. So they have a connecting. But the twist, the main twist of this is that at the end or the midway point where in the original he tells his wife that he had an affair, that she's pregnant, that she's stalking him, and it's this whole ordeal. That's the turn where now Dan isn't the [00:33:00] aggressor in trying to get Alex to fuck off. It's the. The wife takes this role of that's the surprise in the story. The twist is that she's known all along, he's gay. She doesn't give a shit. Don't take away my quality of life. Don't ruin this for me. Yeah. And those, so she gets way darker and way more fucked up about trying to get this stranger to leave her family alone. And that's where the, it almost like a tag team in a wrestling ring, like your turn and she goes after him. Thandi: Yeah that's beautiful. And actually I think in a practical marriage of a power couple marriage, I think that's how it works. The face doesn't do the public assaults. It's the other shrew person who actually goes out and takes care of business. Hobbit: Yep. So at the end of it, this is a love affair gone wrong. A conservative politician that is trying to cover their tracks. As a hypocrite, that is what they pretend to stand against. [00:34:00] And a trophy wife, beard wife that is willing to kill to keep her comfort. So I'm loving this. I'm actually, I'm loving this. How does it shake out? It shakes out basically that the final scene in the original movie where she sneaks into the house to to kill them and stuff. It's. It's actually that, oh, how do I put it? The vital proof of their tryst that was on his phone was stolen by the wife and brought back to their house. So Alex isn't going in for revenge, is going in to get their phone that they have the locate feature on, and that's how they find out that it was taken to get their phones. So they have proof to try to blow it all outta the water. That's the way that I'm safe is to. Tell people about this. So then if anything happens to me, they know who to look at. And so then it's the fight to the death in the house. And I don't want this to necessarily be like I think as unfortunate as [00:35:00] it is, cuz we are rooting for Alex at this point. I'm making Alex the person that you want to succeed. I want the reality of the situation to be that's not how it works. And that like during the struggle Alex is killed in their house and they try to play it off as a burglar like somebody that came into the house. Yeah, exactly. And then you throw that otherness around as a final fuck you. At the end of it is that like even after all this shit, you can still just throw out ads, just some Puerto Rican and then the police will be like, yep, that we've heard of that before. And dismiss it is exactly that. Don't look into it that. But I would love to have something at the end where the phone gets into the right hands. So even though Alex dies at the end, the information, the outs, Dan and his wife for being pieces of shit gets recovered and actually gets out or it's alluded to. Thandi: Like the end of the Watchman movie. Hobbit: A similar kind of vibe to it. Yeah, for sure. Thandi: I'm really into that pitch. I like [00:36:00] that. Hobbit: I'm actually really surprised there aren't that many. There, there just aren't that many stories about conservative politicians that are closeted, trying to protect their image. There's just not a lot of that out there. And it's such a every like six months or every year, we have another story of that happening. Thandi: Yeah, I think mostly it's just a tacit agreement because these male sex workers make a lot of money off of these guys and if you're a professional, you keep your secrets. Hobbit: Yeah, fair enough. Yeah. But in the circumstance, I thought about the sex worker ed vibe as well for this, but I wanted it to be genuine, not he fucked me so good. I love him. Now, can I like ? I'll give a, like in, we just saw True Romance recently where Christian Slater. Fucks her so good that she's only three days into being a call girl. And she decides I quit. Let's get married. I didn't want to give the conservative politician that kind of energy at all. But yeah, so that's my version [00:37:00] of fatal Attraction is that the fatality was actually to the person that made the mistake of hooking up with a conservative. Thandi: Which is how that works Hobbit: That's how that works. Yeah. . And also moral of the story is be with somebody that considers you, they're equal. Not somebody that looks down upon your station. Thandi: or is just fetishizing you. Hobbit: Ugh. Yeah. Thandi: was somebody who has not worked through their own issues. Ugh. Hobbit: Ugh. Thandi: I guess if that was the thing, we'd never, none of us would ever be with anybody. Hobbit: Or for clarification, or is working through their own issues. Like it's a constant, continual process. But yeah, you gotta put the work in though. So great. Yeah, I think these are both really actually possible versions of this. Mine is almost not fatal attraction anymore, but it's still hitting those main beats. It's like the dawn of the dead remake. The only thing that, the only thing there is the mall is Thandi: For the fun pitches inspired by is what we're [00:38:00] going for, just generally. Hobbit: Yeah. Let's, if we got just a little bit left, we're talking about our trailers that we gotta do now. So yeah I actually wrote out my trailer this time, Thandi: I did not. So we'll Hobbit: Oh, nice. Nice little flip here. Okay, let me get us queued up here. We decided we're gonna use the same track for both of ours cuz it's a perfect, like sexy thriller back backtrack here. Here we go. Tandy, with your version of Fatal Attract. Thandi: Happy wife, happy life, but he's gotta have it. Lawyer Dan Gallagher, played by Jake Gillen Hole has everything except that. Sweet. Sweet. Can he craves. So he meets Alex Force, played by Lapita Nego, and ruins his own life. Join Bree Larson as his wife, Beth Gallagher, Michael Pena as his buddy Jimmy, and as best mother and father, Michelle Pfeiffer and John Corbett as they [00:39:00] try to navigate a crushing affair. He gave it all up for the nookie that sweet nookie. And it will destroy him unless it destroys her. First, it's Michael Moens, fatal Attraction. She will not be ignored. Hobbit: Yes. Excellent. . All right. Let's see how much I can screw up mine here. So I'm using the same backing track. I tried to use some punning in here so I apologize and ahead of time for how stupid it Thandi: Make it fun. Hobbit: Woo. this is definitely a more fun version with John Cameron Mitchell at the helm. You can't help but have it a little bit more. Ridiculous and big and a little silly. So here we go, man. Lives by the rule of law and his own morality. This March, Dan Gallagher wrestles with both as he [00:40:00] tastes forbidden fruit. Little did he know this fruit bites back with his political career on the line. Dan will do anything to stop this fatal attraction starring Matt Bomber Wilson Cruz and Amanda Seyfried. Thandi: So, so was the the double entendre Attentional or Hobbit: Yeah. Th this fruit bite's back definitely was part of it, and I was like sitting there being like, ah, it's a lot. No, I, it's the self ownership, it's like I'm allowed to say it like it's okay.  Thandi: It's awesome. Hobbit: Cool. So yeah, this is this is. Really fun take on Fatal Attraction. I appreciate all the listeners for sticking around for it. Two episodes in a row. Who knew we'd be capable of Thandi: a possible thing. Yes. Hobbit: Yes. We'll be trying to make it a threepeat here next week with another episode of smack My Pitch Up. Thandi, thank you so much again for joining me on this fucking escapade. Here Thandi: thank you, sir. Hobbit: Make [00:41:00] sure to rate reviews, subscribe all the things you do for podcasts. Check us out at GUIpodcast.com for links to our social media and other shows on the network. You can hear coming I believe last week as of when this drops the final regular release of Geeks under the Influence we'll have dropped. And yeah, that's gonna be a tear jerker for sure. And a lot of drunken revelry as well, so Thandi: Yeah. Yeah. But you know, Bigger and better things. Bigger Hobbit: There's a whole lot Thandi: everybody's still here. We're all still playing. Hobbit: also playing and there will be occasional releases on the main feed. Still that's not, we're gonna every so often meet up and have our hahas. And and do a little like free play or something or special event kind of thing. So definitely keep, subscribe to that mainstream as well. But yeah, also check out TeePublic for the new smack. My pitch up design or newish smack my pitch up design. The lethal weapon inspired design with Thandi and I  Thandi: look great.[00:42:00]  Hobbit: That's a fun design. I'm really happy how that turned Thandi: pretty inspired. Hobbit: So, so inspiring that you almost didn't get into an amusement park with it. Thandi: Yeah it's Danny Glover. Don't you recognize Danny Glover? Yeah. Hobbit: I wish I was a fly on the wall to hear this. The reasoning with the security that it's just a picture of a gun on a shirt. It doesn't mean that you're like aggressing Thandi: I had to pitch the show. I had to pitch our show to the people at the amusement park. I pitched it well enough. They let me in. So Hobbit: pull it up on Spotify. No, see it's real. It's right here. Oh, that's so Thandi: I don't get it. Hobbit: So, yeah, you try your hand at getting into an amusement park with our shirt and let us know how it turns out. Pitch smacked on social medias for the most part, hashtag us pitch smacked, and we'll see you next time. I'm Mike the Hobbit, Thandi: and I'm Thandi. Hobbit: and you just got your pitches smacked all up and Thandi: It's a swing and a pitch and it's smacked out of the park. Hobbit: Well done. Well done.

Ep.139 features Storm Ascher, an artist, curator, writer and founder of Superposition Gallery. Ascher has a BFA in Visual & Critical Studies from the School of Visual Arts and an MA in Art Business from Sotheby's Institute and Claremont Graduate University. She worked at various galleries and institutions prior to starting her own curatorial program, such as LAXART under Hamza Walker, David Lewis Gallery, and Spruth Magers. In 2018, Ascher founded Superposition Gallery as a nomadic gallery and curatorial platform with a mission to subvert gentrification tactics used in urban development through art galleries. Storm is a Forbes 30 Under 30 2022 Art & Style Honoree and was named in The New Generation of Black Women Gallerists by Artsy. She has curated for the Eastville Museum in Sag Harbor, Phillips New York, Phillips Los Angeles, and is slated to curate OOLITE Residency's Annual Miami Art Basel show in 2023. She contributed the foreword for The Brilliance of the Color Black Through the Eyes of Art Collectors (2021) and has contributed writing to Cultured, PHILLIPS, Tilt West, the Getty Archives, Foundwork and the Melinda Camber Porter Archive. She has been featured in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, W Magazine, Artsy and more.   Photo credit ~ 9th Annual PAMM Art + Soul Photography by World Red Eye, Kyle McLaughlin, Daniel Rodriguez on February 5th, 2022 in Arts, Lifestyle Storm Ascher https://stormascher.com/ Superposition Gallery https://superpositiongallery.com/ Phillips Los Angeles https://www.phillips.com/article/113465292/nine-questions-for-artists-in-a-love-letter-to-la-storm-ascher-superposition-gallery-art-exhibition-los-angeles      Images - https://superpositiongallery.inventory.gallery/superpositionlashow2023?docKey=iluuct&statusKey=6k4fgf&vatKey=mu22p0 Phillips New York City  https://www.phillips.com/article/88172558/phillips-x-house-of-crowns Artsy https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-new-generation-black-women-nonbinary-gallerists-redefining-gallery-model Forbes https://www.forbes.com/profile/storm-ascher/?sh=4f9cbf5950ba NYTimes https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/07/arts/design/sag-harbor-black-artists-long-island.html Cultured https://www.culturedmag.com/@/storm-ascher W Magazine https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/resilience-sag-harbor-art-exhibition-eastville-community-historical-society-superposition-gallery-interview SVA https://sva.edu/features/storm-ascher-in-the-new-york-times-and-phillips-x-house-of-crowns Foundwork https://foundwork.art/guest-curators/storm-ascher Issuu https://issuu.com/svavisualartsjournal/docs/f21_journal_ issuu/s/13610322 Medium https://medium.com/@curate.LA/curator-storm-ascher-on-bringing-black-art-to-the-hamptons-12e0b1962062

The trio is back to discuss killing over a sandwich, maybe stopped for marijuana smell, founder of Hella Angel's Sonny Barger, James Webbs telescope is ready to observe the universe, Kyle Mclaughlin and Walton Goggins going to join fallout, Neil Gaiman Sandman show, 101-year-old Nazi sentenced to 5 years, Jim Seals passes at 80, Bette Midler releasing Hokus Pokus to streaming, drug dealers getting 150k fentanyl pills released after a few days, DOJ's fuck up, the guy spent 40k to revive F-Zero, cruise ship hits iceberg Norwegian Sun, new ghostbusters movie in 2023, California's Great America will be closing in 11 years, and Ren fares.   This week's episode is sponsored by the wonderfully mischievous people at Oddassity Use “MADTRIO” for 10% off your entire order through Oddassity.com

Incontrovertible proof that Kyle McLaughlin is an angel.

“Being able to work for and serve the Tough Mudder community has been one of the most rewarding components of the job.”Kyle McLaughlin, departing Tough Mudder CEO, gives his final remarks before moving onto another great opportunity. In this episode, Kyle discusses how he joined the Tough Mudder family, his time as the CEO, and his excitement for the company as he leaves it to Giles Chater.Be sure to listen to our podcast episode with Kyle McLaughlin and Joe De Sena here.*Find your next Tough Mudder event here: http://bit.ly/35q39iH Can't get enough of Mudder Nation? Check out our blog: http://bit.ly/3iTuG4cDiscover the 2022 Tough Mudder Training Guides: http://bit.ly/3iP4pUGDon't forget to subscribe to the 'No Excuses' Podcast and follow Tough Mudder on social media:Instagram: @tough_mudderFacebook: @toughmudderTwitter: @toughmudderSubscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Apple*Welcome to the ‘No Excuses' Podcast by Tough Mudder. A place where Mudder Nation can come together to hear deep-dive conversations with fitness + health experts, everyday athletes and community members. Join us every Wednesday as we uncover the stories and inspiration that make this community so great. Hosted by Sean Corvelle.*Host: Sean CorvelleProducer: Lake Watters, Gillian GeorgeSenior Producer: Marion Abrams© 2022 Spartan

Another rough week in OCR due to the poor reception of the first episode of the Spartan Games, the formal venue announcement of World's Toughest Mudder being in Alabama, the news of Kyle McLaughlin stepping down as the president of Tough Mudder, and Spartan athletes still demanding their prize money from last year.  We discuss all of this news and give our opinions on them. 0:00 - 3:10 - Intro 3:10 - 4:55 - Quick News 4:55 - 5:35 - Content Preface 5:35 - 20:44 - News Discussion 20:44 - End - Outro ____ News Stories: Spartan Games Episode 1 World's Toughest Mudder in Alabama Kyle McLaughlin Stepping Down from Tough Mudder Savage Georgia Podiums Gut Punch Secret Link Humanity Secret Link Best Night Ever Secret Link Nerd Boner Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 188. News but No Content! ____  Next episode is in April which really snuck up on us, Mike has had some plans though! ____ The OCR Report Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar and Kelly Sullivan! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group For a podcast shirt, send $20 to Katelyn-Ritter-8 on Venmo with your size and address Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 10% off MudGear products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com Subscribe on Youtube: MStefano Running Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

We finally had the podfather on the show for his own episode!  Hear from Will Hicks from World's Toughest Podcast, The OCR Report, and doggo dad of 3.  He is also in charge of the running group in the World's Toughest Mudder Community too! Make sure you follow along with The OCR Report on Instagram because we have been having explosive growth and we don't seem to be slowing down! 0:00 - 3:24 - Intro 3:24 - 6:08 - Quick News 6:08 - 6:46 - Content Preface 6:46 - 56:26 - Will Hicks Interview 56:26 - End - Outro ____ News Stories: Train with Bubbles the Clowne/Kevin Gregory Toughest Mudder Lap Distance and Team Format Changes Tough Mudder Infinity Medal and Headband Medalion How to Qualify for WTM Contender Status World's Toughest Podcast with Kyle McLaughlin and Chris Malbie 2022 Spartan Medals Hyrox North American Championships Podiums: Men, Women, and Mixed Doubles Epic Secret Link Also Epic Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 46. World's Toughest Mudder Champion's Brunch with Will Hicks and Heather Bode, Kingston 5k Turkey Trot, and Newburyport Harborside Half Marathon! 97. World's Toughest Mudder! (Part 1: Community Dinner and Event) 98. World's Toughest Mudder! (Part 2: Champion's Brunch and Bar Crawl), and Taunton YMCA Turkey Trot! 256. World's Toughest Mudder! (Part 3: Bar Crawl Interviews) ____  Next episode we will either be hearing from someone from KC Timber Challenge or an athlete who competed in Chicago's Hyrox! ____ The OCR Report Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar and Kelly Sullivan! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group For a podcast shirt, send $20 to Katelyn-Ritter-8 on Venmo with your size and address Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 10% off MudGear products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com Subscribe on Youtube: MStefano Running Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

CEO Kyle McLaughlin and Director of Product, Chris Maltbie talk all things Tough Mudder. Buy ORM a Dunks ORM YouTube Channel  Support Us On Patreon Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels Listen to your favorite player or the box below. Today's show is sponsored by Rugged Maniac. Want to be part of a team that loves to test its limits while having as much fun as possible? Apply to join the 2022 Rugged Maniac ambassador team, the Mud Squad!

Kyle, the CEO of Tough Mudder joins the show for a fun interview all about the business of growing an international company.  He shares her personal story into Tough Mudder and what he saw as the biggest opportunities.  

Kyle McLaughlin is the President of Tough Mudder. Chris Maltbie is the Tough Mudder Director of Product. The 2022 Tough Mudder season is around the corner! Kyle and Chris join the show to talk about the Tough Mudder Endurance series and the newest Tough Mudder race: Tough Mudder Infinity. Beginning in 2022 the required races to earn the Tough Mudder Holy Grail are: Tough Mudder Infinity (8 hours, daytime) Toughest Mudder (12 hours, overnight) World's Toughest Mudder (24 hours) We talk about the new Tough Mudder Infinity, updates to Toughest and World's Toughest Mudder, and get a sneak preview of the brand new Tough Mudder 10k. Share this with your favorite running friend and be sure you are subscribed on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! --- Follow The OCR Report on Instagram and send Will a text at (619) 485-2726

Spartan and Tough Mudder are putting on a joint event in Central Florida this December (2021) and we're joined by Kyle McLaughlin (TM CEO) and David Watson (Spartan VP Product) to get a preview of the event.Use code BURPEENATION10 to get 10% Spartan Registration.Video highlights available on YouTubeMore EpisodesFacebookFollow Adam & Lindsey on Instagram:@adamg_ocr @staywild_lindsey

More World's Toughest Mudder content coming to your ears!  Originally I wasn't sure if we were going to get 2 full episodes due to showing up to the event late but thanks to working extremely hard it is looking like we will be getting 3! This is part 2 of 3 for our WTM coverage this year.  This episode covers Brunch.  We have interviews before the presentation, audio of the presentation, and interviews after the presentation.  Next episode will have the hour and a half of bar crawl interviews as well as potentially 2 more WTM related interviews that I have yet to record! Very sorry to Elliot and Hannah, my microphone cord had other plans and resulted in messed up audio for part of your interviews :-( Also, shout out to the people who correctly guessed the length of the content from last episode in our instagram story post: Obstacle Racing Media, Eric Martinez, Fo, Leon Kofoed, Samantha Domingos, Clare Nordyke, Morgan, Pierce Sports and Fitness, Cory Edwards, Victoria Richards, Candace Simpson, Doug, Katelyn Ritter, and Michelle! 0:00 - 3:43 - Intro 3:43 - 6:36 - Quick News 6:36 - 7:20 - Content Preface 7:20 - 42:58 - Interviews Before Presentation: Evan Perperis, Erin Rost, Christian Brown-Johnson, Elliot Rueb, Jake Ramsby, Coach the DJ, and Sara Korba 42:58 - 1:42:53 - Brunch Presentation Audio 1:42:53 - 2:10:49 - Interviews After Presentation: Vanessa Gebhardt, DJ Fox, Logan Nagle, Newlyweds, Deanna Brasz, Kelly Glynn, Joshua Reid, Hannah Carta, and Kyle McLaughlin 2:10:49 - End - Outro ____ News Stories: 105+ AG 100 Meter World Record 95 Marathons in 95 Days World Record Spartan Kids World Championships 2022 Spartan Citi Field Podiums Spartan Carolina Beast Podiums Hyrox Dallas Podiums Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 45. World's Toughest Mudder, Las Vegas Rock N Roll Half Marathon, Mattapoisett 5k, and YMCA Turkey Trot 5 Miler! 46. World's Toughest Mudder Champion's Brunch with Will Hicks and Heather Bode, Kingston 5k Turkey Trot, and Newburyport Harborside Half Marathon! 97. World's Toughest Mudder! (Part 1: Community Dinner and Event) 98. World's Toughest Mudder! (Part 2: Champion's Brunch and Bar Crawl), and Taunton YMCA Turkey Trot 150. World's Toughest Mudder Hot Lap Recap, Javier Escobar's Pit Planning Party, and Mike's Lap By Lap Experience! 151. World's Toughest Mudder Brunch Audio and Bar Crawl Interviews! 152. World's Toughest Mudder Pit Crew Debriefing, and Drunk Javier Escobar Interview! 201. World's Toughest Mudder Memories! 254. World's Toughest Mudder! (Part 1: Interviews with Volunteers, Pit Crew, Athletes, and Pit Audio) ____  Next episode Mike will be releasing the bar crawl interviews from World's Toughest Mudder and will be hearing from 1, potentially 2 more awesome WTM related athletes! ____ The OCR Report Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar and Kelly Sullivan! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group For a podcast shirt, send $20 to Katelyn-Ritter-8 on Venmo with your size and address Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 10% off MudGear products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com Subscribe on Youtube: MStefano Running Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

The Girls dive into the 80s teen movies from John Hughes. Which characters did you relate to? Sixteen Candles resonates with Amy: Samantha's eye-rolling and disgust. The grandparents - both sets. Hughes' nod to the Twilight Zone when two grandparents appeared on screen. Robbie-Ann relates to Ally Sheedy's "The Basket Case" Breakfast Club character. How well he wrote female characters - Amy reveals Hughes grew up with three sisters. Molly Ringwald as muse. Hughes' sort of absurd sense of humor: the lady with the squeaky shoes in Sixteen Candles. His start in advertising: Amy reveals that he created the corn pop cowboy character, and the credit card "stubble check" for razors! He wrote a comedy essay called "Vacation 58" for National Lampoon, which led to his script for 1983's Mr. Mom. Robbie-Ann talks about Mr. Mom being one of the funniest movies ever made, and how the dialogue became part of her lexicon for life. Sidebar: She describes her hunt for the Cape Cod style house they used in the movie, and finally finding it during the summer of 2021. She's Having a Baby, Hughes' autobiographical story starring Kevin Bacon and Elizabeth McGovern. Robbie-Ann reveals the secret meaning behind  license plate numbers on the characters' cars used in Hughes' movies.  Ferris Bueller's Day Off: the gamble they took using a Beatles song.  Breakfast Club casting: John Cusack as Bender? Joan Cusack as The Basket Case? And Jennifer Beals in Pretty in Pink? Molly Ringwald's inspiring headshot that led to Sixteen Candles. How John Hughes got Molly Ringwald and Anthony Michael Hall to get along on the movie. Farmer Ted and Samantha Baker - dating??? More what-if casting: a different Duckie? What led to Hall and Hughes falling out. Molly Ringwald bails on Some Kind of Wonderful, possibly igniting a feud? Viggo Mortensen as Jake Ryan? What? Weird Science. Chet! Kelly LeBrock's smart, hot "together" woman, who teaches Wyatt and Gary how to stand up for themselves. Pretty in Pink: the infamous original ending and Andrew McCarthy's wig in the reshoot. Robbie-Ann's shooting location obsession leads her to the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, to see the prom scene room. The soundtrack. All the soundtracks - Hughes' deliberate music choices. Tarquin Gotch, his music supervisor. Home Alone, another gigantic Hughes hit, directed by Chris Columbus. Vacation, directed by Harold Ramis - another incredible soundtrack. 2009 in New York City: Amy reports on the day of his death. Some Kind of Wonderful what-if casting: Kim Delaney? Kyle McLaughlin? Michael J. Fox? Ferris Bueller's Day Off: Amy's revelation about Ferris and where he came from. Robbie-Ann talks about The Car - a fiberglass fake? The lost subplot between Jennifer Grey and Charlie Sheen. Chicago as a character in Hughes's movies. Rest in Peace, John Hughes, GenX thanks you for giving us some hope when we were teenagers. Random shout out to our European listeners! Bonjour! Hallo! Ciao! 

"TWO WEEKS UNTIL WTM 2021. Don't get hurt and I will see you in Laughlin. Text me any last minute questions. (619) 485-2726" -Will - Kyle McLaughlin is the President of Tough Mudder. Amelia Boone is a three-time World Champion at World's Toughest Mudder. Carlo Piscitello hosted the longest-running and most popular Tough Mudder YouTube show. They all joined Will Hicks for a two-hour sneak preview chat about World's Toughest Mudder 2021 in Laughlin, Nevada. For a Cliffs Notes version of the talk, go to The OCR Report Instagram page. We have a two-page summary with info on obstacles, penalties, and a full description of what to expect from Electric Avenue this year. If you would rather watch the chat, head to our YouTube channel at youtube.com/TheOCRreport. Be sure to subscribe to get all of future videos in your feed. You won't hear this talk with Kyle, Amelia, and Carlo anywhere else. After you're done head to Lovethepodcast.com/Tough and leave a review for the show. We appreciate it! - Who should we have as a guest? Let us know in a review on Apple Podcasts. - Follow The OCR Report on Instagram and send Will a text at (619) 485-2726

Join us as we speak with Colin Baden, Kyle McLaughlin & Christopher Lees! IHF has teamed up to combat the most difficult frontline issues – mental and physical – facing our military heroes and their families by creating the Honor Challenge at Tough Mudder. This unique challenge, should you choose to accept it, will raise critical funds to support veteran care and mental health programs. Do You Have What It Takes? The toughest Mudders will form an unbreakable unit to take on a 10-hour endurance survival team challenge across four events in each corner of the country. There will be no winners or losers, just finishers. Waiting for you at the finish line will be a collection of exclusive swag to represent your mission. More details and links below: OFFICIAL HONOR CHALLENGE LOCATIONS: October 23, 2021 Los Angeles, California November 6, 2021 Dallas, Texas ******************************** Colin Baden: Colin is a Founding Legacy Partner of the Irvine Public Schools Foundation and a Founding Society Member of Team Kids. Kyle McLaughlin: Chief Executive Officer at Tough Mudder! CEO and servant leader to a global community of 6 million+ Mudders. Christopher Lees: Christopher is a third generation U.S. Air Force Veteran, serving with multiple Security Forces squadrons from 1991 to 1998 as Security Police in peacetime missions and deployments including Operation Desert Storm and NATO Operation Joint Guard. ******************************** About Tough Mudder: Founded in 2010 with the launch of the Tough Mudder obstacle course event series, Tough Mudder is a leading global sports and active lifestyle brand. With more than 6 million participants, the company hosts more than 130 challenges (Tough Mudder Kids, Tough Mudder 5K and Tough Mudder Classic) and endurance (Tougher Mudder, Toughest Mudder and World's Toughest Mudder) events annually in 19 countries. The company's content studio provides millions of engaged online brand enthusiasts with wellness, nutrition and inspiring content delivered daily across social and digital platforms. Tough Mudder's brand of teamwork-based challenge events and digital fitness experiences are unique in the endurance and obstacle course industries, and over 500,000 new participants are welcomed to the global Tough Mudder community every year. About Infinite Hero Foundation: Infinite Hero Foundation exists to connect our military, veterans, and military family members with innovative and effective treatment programs for service-related injuries with an emphasis in the areas of brain health, family support, suicide prevention, leadership development, and physical rehabilitation. https://www.infinitehero.org/the-honor-challenge/ https://www.infinitehero.org/mission/ https://toughmudder.com/ Contacts: Tough Mudder: Emily Escovar +1 (913) 909-2795 emily.escovar@toughmudder.com Infinite Hero Foundation: Mirka Newman Mia Public Relations +1 (619) 818-5514 mirka@miapublicrelations.com ******************************* Your Host - Brad Richard Scars & Stripes Coffee: https://www.ss.coffee/bradrichard YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uzojak Manat50 School: https://brad-s-school-4d92.thinkific.com Website: https://www.bradrichard.net --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/manat50/message

Adventurey Founder, Adrian Bijanada talks about lessons learned from OCRWC 2021. Plus we hear from Kyle McLaughlin about big plans for Tough Mudder 2022. Today's sponsor is Stello Mints. Powered by CBD, Stello mints are a fast and simple way to feel more calm and clear-minded throughout your day -- no matter how hectic things get. And now, for a limited time, you can get a completely free sample of Stello mints (shipping included)! Simply go to stellomints.com and use the code “ORM” and your order will be converted to a free sample.  Buy ORM a Dunks ORM YouTube Channel  Support Us On Patreon Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels

Text Will your Tough Mudder questions to (619) 485-2726. --- Kyle McLaughlin is the CEO of Tough Mudder. Kyle joins us this week to talk about the 2022 Tough Mudder event calendar and drops a ton of other info along the way. Including: The Theme of WTM 2021 Obstacles: Mash-Ups A brand-new Tough Mudder multi-lap event: Tough Mudder Infinity. 10 Hours on course of as many 15ks or 5ks (you choose!) as you can do during a regular Tough Mudder event weekend. 2022 will have three primary Tough Mudder distances: 5k, 10k, and 15k New venue for Toughest Mudder UK: North West Tough Mudder US Calender: 28 venues going from January in SoCal to December in Central Florida Tough Mudder UK Calendar: 10 venues going from April in North London to September in London South Saying goodbye to the Tougher Mudder wave and hello to the Legionnaire Wave The US version of the Unholy Grail. (It is a LOT of miles) After you listen, let us know what you think. Leave a comment on The OCR Report Instagram post or leave a review on Apple Podcasts. --- Review today's show and we will read it on a future episode. Not on iOS? Leave a review on Amazon or at Lovethepodcast.com/Tough. --- Want World's Toughest Podcast T-Shirts? Visit the merch store at TheOCRreport.threadless.com. The more you buy, the more you GET! (Will's favorite is the Tri-Blend.) --- Listen here and then follow The OCR Report on Instagram for breaking news updates. --- Text EARLY to (619) 485-2726 for early access to episodes of the show. --- Follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.  Don't forget to subscribe and listen for new episodes every week.  

Join us as we speak with Colin Baden, Kyle McLaughlin & Christopher Lees! IHF has teamed up to combat the most difficult frontline issues – mental and physical – facing our military heroes and their families by creating the Honor Challenge at Tough Mudder. This unique challenge, should you choose to accept it, will raise critical funds to support veteran care and mental health programs. Do You Have What It Takes? The toughest Mudders will form an unbreakable unit to take on a 10-hour endurance survival team challenge across four events in each corner of the country. There will be no winners or losers, just finishers. Waiting for you at the finish line will be a collection of exclusive swag to represent your mission. More details and links below: OFFICIAL HONOR CHALLENGE LOCATIONS: September 11, 2021 Tri-State, New Jersey October 16, 2021 Washington DC, Maryland October 23, 2021 Los Angeles, California November 6, 2021 Dallas, Texas ******************************************** Colin Baden: Colin is a Founding Legacy Partner of the Irvine Public Schools Foundation and a Founding Society Member of Team Kids. Kyle McLaughlin: Chief Executive Officer at Tough Mudder! CEO and servant leader to a global community of 6 million+ Mudders. Christopher Lees: Christopher is a third generation U.S. Air Force Veteran, serving with multiple Security Forces squadrons from 1991 to 1998 as Security Police in peacetime missions and deployments including Operation Desert Storm and NATO Operation Joint Guard. ******************************************** About Tough Mudder: Founded in 2010 with the launch of the Tough Mudder obstacle course event series, Tough Mudder is a leading global sports and active lifestyle brand. With more than 6 million participants, the company hosts more than 130 challenges (Tough Mudder Kids, Tough Mudder 5K and Tough Mudder Classic) and endurance (Tougher Mudder, Toughest Mudder and World's Toughest Mudder) events annually in 19 countries. The company's content studio provides millions of engaged online brand enthusiasts with wellness, nutrition and inspiring content delivered daily across social and digital platforms. Tough Mudder's brand of teamwork-based challenge events and digital fitness experiences are unique in the endurance and obstacle course industries, and over 500,000 new participants are welcomed to the global Tough Mudder community every year. About Infinite Hero Foundation: Infinite Hero Foundation exists to connect our military, veterans, and military family members with innovative and effective treatment programs for service-related injuries with an emphasis in the areas of brain health, family support, suicide prevention, leadership development, and physical rehabilitation. https://www.infinitehero.org/the-honor-challenge/ https://www.infinitehero.org/mission/ https://toughmudder.com/ Contacts: Tough Mudder: Emily Escovar +1 (913) 909-2795 emily.escovar@toughmudder.com Infinite Hero Foundation: Mirka Newman Mia Public Relations +1 (619) 818-5514 mirka@miapublicrelations.com *************************************** Your Host - Brad Richard Scars & Stripes Coffee: https://www.ss.coffee/bradrichard YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uzojak Manat50 School: https://brad-s-school-4d92.thinkific.com Website: https://www.bradrichard.net --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/manat50/message

A body-switching, heavy-metal-loving, Ferrari-stealing, serial-killer-alien is running wild in LA, and the only thing that can stop him is Kyle Mclaughlin. If you are a Hollywood executive and someone gives you this pitch... if you hesitate for even a second, you should be fired on the spot and removed from the entertainment industry forever. Grab a boombox, a pocket full of stolen IRS Records Tapes, and your dufflebag full of illegal military hardware, and join Matt and Tristan for 1987's classic space-slug goes to earth on a murder bender film, The Hidden. 

In our continuing series Summertime Sadness, your Auntie Ruth suggested that Auntie Jeanna watch all 2 hours and 15 minutes of Dune, the 1984 version. So what would happen if you took a saga with as much material as Game of Thrones, and tried to condense it into one film? Wonder no longer, because Dune took on that challenge. While David Lynch was not given full control, hours of footage were cut, and what we are left with is some Lynchian fever dream with the earnest Kyle McLaughlin trying his hardest to shoulder this beast with a little Spice, the adventure is worthwhile. And while no one could quite tame this sandworm of a film, its contribution to the fantasy/sci-fi landscape is undeniable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a massive goal, to rip 100 million people off the couch. We can't do it alone. You never thought you'd see the day, but the day has come .... the CEO of Spartan and the CEO of Tough Mudder together on a podcast. After the required sparring over who's in charge of the podcast (is it an episode of Spartan Up or Tough Mudder's podcast No Excuses?) Kyle Mcluaghlin and Joe De sena come to a compromise.  It's both. In this episode you'll hear how both companies are determined to help you get back out there and make the most of your life. This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by the EXOGEN ultrasound bone healing system. EXOGEN is a non-invasive treatment option that can help heal your broken bone in just 20 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home. If you or a loved one has broken a bone, talk to your doctor about EXOGEN. EXOGEN is indicated for the healing of nonunion fractures and for accelerating the healing of certain acute fractures, with no known contraindications. To learn more visit EXOGEN.com     LINKS: Spartan Tough Mudder event https://race.spartan.com/en/race/detail/7247/overview Tough Mudder No Excuses Podcast https://toughmudder.com/no-excuses-podcast FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod   CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Joe De Sena Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye will be back soon, we miss them! © 2021 Spartan

Spartan CEO Joe De Sena sits down with Tough Mudder CEO Kyle McLaughlin to talk about their past rivalry, the behind-the-scenes of the public acquisition, Joe's experience running a Tough Mudder and so much more. A conversation long in the making that you don't want to miss.Get your tickets for the Tough Mudder/Spartan Combo Event HERE: https://bit.ly/3xp6nkH*Find your next Tough Mudder event here: http://bit.ly/35q39iH Can't get enough of Mudder Nation? Check out our blog: http://bit.ly/3iTuG4cDiscover the 2021 Tough Mudder Training Guides: http://bit.ly/3iP4pUGDon't forget to subscribe to the 'No Excuses' Podcast and follow Tough Mudder on social media:Instagram: @tough_mudderFacebook: @toughmudderTwitter: @toughmudderSubscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Apple*Welcome to the ‘No Excuses' Podcast by Tough Mudder. A place where Mudder Nation can come together to hear deep-dive conversations with fitness + health experts, everyday athletes and community members. Join us every Wednesday as we uncover the stories and inspiration that make this community so great. Hosted by Sean Corvelle.*Host: Sean CorvelleProducer: Gillian George, Ryan WarnerSenior Producer: Johanna Ovsenek, Marion Abrams© 2021 Spartan

A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news. This week's topics: Adrian Bijanda joins to discuss the Futures Division, plus OCRWC and ORM bringing live coverage to Stratton. Then, a live on the spot call to Tough Mudder CEO, Kyle McLaughlin. He talks about the first ever Tough Mudder and Spartan combo weekend. Show Notes: Support Us On Patreon Join the Discord Davis and Chace theme music composed by Charmian Lee! Listen on any player here.

On today's show: Ms. JL, Sally Brooks, Sean Corvelle, Nikki Perry, Clinton Jackson, and Tough Mudder CEO, Kyle McLaughlin. This show is sponsored by: XO Skin XOSKIN is launching a new product which is totally unique in seamless apparel. XOUNDERWEAR is a seamlessly knit short that has a 2-way stretch elastic waistband (never been done before). Super light-weight, with Sweat Traps and Air Channel Ducts. The waistband is super soft, stays in place, and won’t roll, bunch, or pinch. You can wear these as a liner short for running, wear them to the gym, wear them as underwear, wear them all the time.  Try it risk free. Every product is backed by a 30-day money back guarantee. Wear it for 30-days and if you’re not completely satisfied they will give you a full refund. Get 20% off by using code: ORM20 Intro  Music - Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels ORM YouTube Channel  Support Us On Patreon Listen to Obstacle Racing Media Podcast on any player here.

 "Exhaust life, don't let it exhaust you.” Javier Escobar, a high-level OCR athlete, made the World's Toughest Mudder podium after running 100 miles (!) in just 24 hours. On top of his intense training, Javier has also worked at on the frontlines of the pandemic. Javier tells Sean how his first World's Toughest Mudder was actually a drunk decision, his experience with electroshock therapy, how a motorcycle accident led him to meeting the love of his life and more.PLUS--We get an updated on the 2021 Tough Mudder Season from CEO Kyle Mclaughlin.You can find more about Javier here: https://www.javierocr.com/ Instagram: @escobar_ocr*Find your next Tough Mudder event here: http://bit.ly/35q39iH Can't get enough of Mudder Nation? Check out our blog: http://bit.ly/3iTuG4cDiscover the 2021 Tough Mudder Training Guides: http://bit.ly/3iP4pUGDon't forget to subscribe to the 'No Excuses' Podcast and follow Tough Mudder on social media:Instagram: @tough_mudderFacebook: @toughmudderTwitter: @toughmudderSubscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Apple*Welcome to the ‘No Excuses' Podcast by Tough Mudder. A place where Mudder Nation can come together to hear deep-dive conversations with fitness + health experts, everyday athletes and community members. Join us every Wednesday as we uncover the stories and inspiration that make this community so great. Hosted by Sean Corvelle.*Host: Sean CorvelleSenior Producer: Johanna OvsenekPodcast Editor: Laken Watters, Ryan Warner© 2021 Spartan

OFX EPISODE #12 Tough Mudder Kyle Kyle McLaughlin fills us in on all the Tough Mudder happenings. Due to some tech issues, we thought this interview was lost, but lady luck has smiled on us, and somehow it all came together at the right time. The week before Tough Mudder Equinox, we bring you the TM top dog, Kyle McLaughlin. Someti11mes things just work out.

Welcome to our 50th episode. We're bringing back Ryan Dean Tucker (basement VHS tape extraordinaire) as our special guest star to talk about some movies he picked for us to watch. Nick watches a so-bad-it's-cult Canadian film called Ryan's Babe. Holly goes back to the 80s with Shelley Long in Hello Again. Dylan watches alien thriller The Hidden with Kyle McLaughlin

A candy-colored clown they call Joe Saunders tip-toes to the horror house every night just to sprinkle stardust and to whisper "Blue Velvet is the best horror movie ever made" Joe Saunders (Solar Opposites, Comedy Bang! Bang!, The Breadcast) is here and we're talking about the one and only David Lynch's surrealist horror-noire, Blue Velvet! We're getting into the the layered meanings, the incredible performances from actors like Laura Dern, Kyle McLaughlin, and Dennis Hopper, and a hyper-specific painting reference that might just be in my own head! Who knows! Check out the ep and find out!   Become a patron at Patreon.com/littlehorrorphl to support the show, get bonus episodes and more! 

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Free World's Toughest Podcast stickers? Text STICKERS to (619) 485-2726 to get yours. --- Kyle McLaughlin is the President of Tough Mudder and a friend of the show. Kyle joins Will to talk about how the company made it through 2020 and talk about what 2021 has in store for Tough Mudder. They talk about all the new people signing up for Tough Mudder after trying a virtual event first, the new venues for 2021 and they discuss: What are the chances of World's Toughest Mudder making a trip outside of the US someday soon? --- Review today's show and we will read it on a future episode. Not on iOS? Leave a review on Amazon or at Lovethepodcast.com/Tough. --- Want World's Toughest Podcast T-Shirts? Visit the merch store at TheOCRreport.threadless.com. The more you buy, the more you GET! (Will's favorite is the Tri-Blend.) --- Listen here and then follow The OCR Report on Instagram for breaking news updates. --- Text Will at (619) 485-2726 to be notified when new episodes go live or to ask him a question. --- Follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.  Don't forget to subscribe and listen for new episodes every week.  

Today, Tough Mudder CEO, Kyle McLaughlin officially announced World's Toughest Mudder will take place on November 13-14, 2021 to Laughlin, Nevada. In addition, Kyle announced a podium payout for men and women. 1st place will take home $10,000, 2nd place will get $5,000, and 3rd will receive $2,500. There is no cash payout for teams at this time. Last year, cash prizes were taken out of World's Toughest Mudder as the company approached bankruptcy. You can view the videos here: Venue Video Cash Prizes Video    

Who would you like to be a guest on World's Toughest Podcast? Text Will at (619) 485-2726 and let him know. --- World's Toughest Mudder returns to the desert! In 2021 Tough Mudder will bring the greatest single event in OCR to Laughlin, Nevada just 45 minutes from Las Vegas. The CEO of Tough Mudder, Kyle McLaughlin joins us to talk about the new venue and several more announcements for 2021. Among them: Prize money is back at WTM! $10,000 for 1st place with prizing down to 3rd. Hard contender status for 2021. If you race as a contender you will not have access to the "gamification" elements introduced in 2019 The 2021 Holy Grail award is a HUGE medal, not a cup this year. Season pass purchases come with a sweet Tough Mudder dry bag backpack Holders of the $1,399 "Everything" season pass will have their customer service issues handled by Kyle directly. Will you be at WTM Laughlin in 2021? Text Will at (619) 485-2726 and let him know.  ---   Review today's show and we will read it on a future episode. Not on iOS? Leave a review on Amazon. --- Listen here and then follow The OCR Report on Instagram for breaking news updates. --- Text Will at (619) 485-2726 to be notified when new episodes go live or to ask him a question. (It's actually him.) --- Follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.  Don't forget to subscribe and listen for new episodes every week.  

Amanda and David are gobsmacked this week. No, not at Kelly's potential drug use. Nor her pink Wellingtons. Nor her I Bought It From Wish edition Kyle Mclaughlin. We're floored because we had nice things to say about Alex. AND SIMON. We need to go lie down.

Tough Mudder has rolled out new season passes for 2021 and next year can't get here soon enough. We talk with Tough Mudder CEO Kyle McLaughlin about the three different season pass options and the perks each pass includes. VIP Season Pass - $549 or $899 with WTM included Free Digital-Only Entry to all 2021 Tough Mudder Challenges Season Passholder Bib Limited Edition 2021 Tough Mudder Dry Bag Commemorative North America 2021 Season Map Poster 10% off up to five Companion Tickets (5k or Classic Only) $50 Merchandise Credit (off of purchase of $100 or more), good until 12/31/20 20% off Merchandise during 2021 1 complimentary Mudder Village pass or Mini Mudder entry every time they run Access to invitation-only Season Passholder events and previews throughout the year. Private VIP customer support email for the 2021 season Mystery Gift Item Regional Pass - $429 Five Tough Mudder events for one price US - Northeast:  Boston, Tri-State, Long Island, Philly, DC US - Midwest: Chicago, Twin Cities, Michigan, Indiana, Missouri US - West Coast:  Seattle, LA-Tejon, LA-Glen Helen, NorCal, Colorado All Events Pass - $1,399 EVERYTHING. Access to all event formats, anywhere in the world, including World’s Toughest Mudder. For those with big mileage goals or new headbands to earn, the All Events Pass delivers impressive value and the most exclusive level of access.    ---   Be sure to leave a new review at lovethepodcast.com/Tough and we will read it on a future episode. There are four different places you can review the show. FIVE STARRRRS --- Listen here and then follow The OCR Report on Instagram for breaking news updates. --- It is TIME. Leave a review here or on Amazon.com! --- You can now text or call the show at (619) 378-4369. Leave us a voicemail! If your voicemail is good, it may be part of a future episode. If your voicemail is terrible it will probably be a part of a future episode. --- Who from the WTM or Tough Mudder community would you like to hear from? Let us know in a review on Apple Podcasts. --- Follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.  Would you like to be a part of the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Amazon.com and we'll read it on a future episode. Don't forget to subscribe and listen for new episodes every week.  

Full interview with Tough Mudder CEO and President Kyle McLaughlin. Enjoy this conversation about all of the perks available with Season Passes, plus some exciting #TVCorner. You can also read our article about the Tough Mudder Season Passes which includes a video. This show is sponsored by: VJ Shoes! #TheBestGripOnThePlanet. Check out all styles at VJShoesUSA. Intro music - Run The Jewels Support Us On Patreon

In this episode of the Slice of Life Podcast. The boys talk about the new trailers for The Death on the Nile featuring Michael's favorite celebrity, Gal Gadot. This movie is jammed packed with celebrities like Russel Brand and many more. Mike also talks about a movie he saw called “A Serious Man” which is a Coen Brothers movie that, as usual, confuses the crap out of everyone. The boys also talk about the movie Blue Velvet feat. Kyle McLaughlin which is very Twin Peaks in theory but not in actual film quality. Mike also introduces Isaac to the Crap Rave as well as discussing their favorite apps of the Week such as Workout 22 and SwingU as well as Elevate and more! All this and more in another podcast exclusive episode of the Slice of Life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesliceoflife/support

We survived through Virtual Toughest Mudder! Lots of emotions ranging from sincere gratefulness to complaining about boredom and everything in between for this one. You'll hear what TMHQ planned for their 13 lap obstacles, get some sweet Sean Corvelle and Kyle McLaughlin in your ears, as well as lap by lap pit audio as we persevere through our first overnight virtual race! 0:00 - 2:50 - Intro 2:50 - 7:50 - Quick News 7:50 - 14:03 - Content Preface 14:03 - 26:36 - Tough Mudder Obstacles List 26:36 - 38:07 - Sean Corvelle and Kyle McLaughlin Pre-Race 38:07 - 1:06:28 - Pit Audio 1:06:28 - End - Outro Bonefrog Cancels 2020 Season Evan Perperis' Post London Marathon Elite Only Secret Link OCR Discord (Share your stories about Virtual Toughest!) Next week's episode will be one of the many things we have planned, and by that we mean scrambled to put together!  The OCR Report Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group For a podcast shirt, send $20 to Katelyn-Ritter-8 on Venmo with your size and address Use coupon code "adventure" for 10% off MudGear products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com Subscribe on Youtube: MStefano Running Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

2020 has been a crazy year. Let's get ready for 2021. Kyle McLaughlin joins us to talk about the 2021 calendar for Tough Mudder and the full season planned for next year. There are 19 regular Tough Mudder events planned for North America in 2021 plus three Toughest Mudders and World's Toughest Mudder. We talk about America, The UK, and the rest of the Tough Mudder world for next year.  For a full list of 2021 Tough Mudder dates and venues go to The OCR Report on Instagram. --- Listen here and then follow The OCR Report on Instagram for breaking news updates. --- It is TIME. Leave a review for the show on Apple Podcasts and Amazon.com! --- You can now text or call the show at (619) 378-4369. Leave us a voicemail! If your voicemail is good, it may be part of a future episode. If your voicemail is terrible it will probably be a part of a future episode. --- Who from the WTM or Tough Mudder community would you like to hear from? Let us know in a review on Apple Podcasts. --- Follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.  Would you like to be a part of the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Amazon.com and we'll read it on a future episode. Don't forget to subscribe and listen for new episodes every week.  

Tough Mudder is rolling out the new Tough Mudder Challenges for 2020. What is Tough Mudder Challenges? We talked with Kyle McLaughlin, the CEO of Tough Mudder to find out. Each month you will be given a new set of Tough Mudder Challenges. You will have four main challenges for each month, with three weeks to complete them. There will be one challenge in each of these four categories: Distance Elevation Workout Obstacle In addition, each of the three weeks will have "Bonus" Challenges. There will be four challenges each week and you get to pick the two you would like to do. Four main challenges plus a total of six bonus challenges for a total of 10 challenges to complete each three-week session. When you successfully complete your challenges for the month you will earn new Tough Mudder Swag, including the new 10th Anniversary Headband, the 2020 Tough Mudder finisher shirt, and a monthly Tough Mudder Challenge coin. The Challenge coin is entirely new to Tough Mudder and you will be able to earn a new one each month. The cost for Tough Mudder Challenges is $40/month. If you pay for all six remaining months of 2020, the price is $155 and includes a display case for your six Challenge coins. There is also a $15/month "digital-only" option if you aren't interested in the coins and other award swag. --- Listen here and then follow The OCR Report on Instagram for breaking news updates. --- It is TIME. Leave a review for the show on Apple Podcasts and Amazon.com! --- You can now text or call the show at (619) 378-4369. Leave us a voicemail! If your voicemail is good, it may be part of a future episode. If your voicemail is terrible it will probably be a part of a future episode. --- Who from the WTM or Tough Mudder community would you like to hear from? Let us know in a review on Apple Podcasts. --- Follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.  Would you like to be a part of the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Amazon.com and we'll read it on a future episode. Don't forget to subscribe and listen for new episodes every week.  

Kyle McLaughlin, President of Tough Mudder, announces series of month long Tough Mudder Challenges on today's podcast episode. There will be running components, workout components, and special TM style challenge components. While waiting to see if we can ever get on an ACTUAL muddy Tough Mudder course in 2020, these challenges will allow participants to earn shirts, headbands, plus brand new challenge coins! Learn more at ToughMudder.com/Challenges Watch the interview here - https://youtu.be/mRN_sA7uZXE Support Us On Patreon

2020 has been quite the year for Tough Mudder and the Obstacle Course Racing industry. In the wake of so many race cancellations due to Covid-19, Tough Mudder has announced the first ever Virtual Toughest Mudder to take place on August 22-23. The President of Tough Mudder, Kyle McLaughlin joins us to talk about Virtual Toughest Mudder and what to expect. The race takes place from 8:00pm to 8:00am Central Time in the US and 8:00pm to 8:00am UK time for everyone else. If you were already signed up for any the 2020 Toughest Mudder events, your registration is free. New sign-ups are $10.00 at Toughmudder.com. You will also have the option to add on extras like a race bib, medal, headband, and other swag. Kyle told us he is personally mailing the race bibs out from his house. For more information on Virtual Toughest Mudder go to ToughMudder.com. --- Listen here and then follow The OCR Report on Instagram for breaking news updates. --- It is TIME. Leave a review for the show on Apple Podcasts and Amazon.com! --- You can now text or call the show at (619) 378-4369. Leave us a voicemail! If your voicemail is good, it may be part of a future episode. If your voicemail is terrible it will probably be a part of a future episode. --- Who from the WTM or Tough Mudder community would you like to hear from? Let us know in a review on Apple Podcasts. --- Follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.  Would you like to be a part of the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Amazon.com and we'll read it on a future episode. Don't forget to subscribe and listen for new episodes every week.  

The Endurance Coalition is working on finding support for mass participation events. Also, when might we have Tough Mudder events again and what might they look like? Show To The Notes Endurance Sports Coalition Support Us On Patreon UltraVirusRace.com Listen using the player below or the links at the top of this page. 

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The gang's locked in, but still having fun in this episode! Christine starts us off by talking about her favorite plague, the Plague of Frogs from Exodus! Erica then discusses recent findings about The Black Death, then Seth addresses the anxieties in our current situation. The show rounds out with a Prayer for the Intercession of St. Rocco, and the Bene Gesserit Litany Against Fear. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!Also mentioned in this episode: Charleton Heston, Egyptian Mythology, Heket, Kek, Kauket, Pepe the Frog, 4Chan, St. Raphael the Archangel, Michigan J Frog, Monty Python, Batman, The League of Shadows, The Plague of LA, St. Rocco, St. Guinefort, DUNE, Frank Herbert, Paul Atreides, Kyle McLaughlin, David Lynch, Sting, Veggie Tales, Baby Shark.Next Week: Top 10 Shady Popes!

Kyle McLaughlin, Tough Mudder CEO, on what's new, and what's the same. Plus, questions on cancelled events and season passes. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Epic Series OCR - ORM20 gets you 20 percent off ALL events in 2020. Support Matt going to The Boston Marathon Support Us On Patreon Edited video highlight version of this podcast episode.

Kyle McLaughlin went from being the President of Tough Mudder to just another guy like you and me to President of Tough Mudder in about six months. Kyle has worked closely with Joe De Sena and Spartan to lead Tough Mudder through bankruptcy and the acquisition of Tough Mudder by Spartan. Without Spartan, and without Kyle McLaughlin, it is our opinion that Tough Mudder as we know it would no longer exist. We are happy to welcome back to the show Kyle McLaughlin. --- Listen here and then follow The OCR Report on Instagram for breaking news updates. --- It is TIME. Leave a review for the show on Apple Podcasts and Amazon.com! --- You can now text or call the show at (619) 378-4369. Leave us a voicemail! If your voicemail is good, it may be part of a future episode. If your voicemail is terrible it will probably be a part of a future episode. --- Who from the WTM or Tough Mudder community would you like to hear from? Let us know in a review on Apple Podcasts. --- Follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.  Would you like to be a part of the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Amazon.com and we'll read it on a future episode. Don't forget to subscribe and listen for new episodes every week.  

Tough Mudder U.K. offices are back open and look to get tickets back online later this week. Kyle McLaughlin and Giles Chater sit down and talk about the latest news for the UK, US, and other regions. Also, they inform us that Will Dean will NOT be coming back. Donate to Dreamfar - Matt's Boston Marathon Charity OCR Discord Chat Support Us On Patreon

You’ll hear from the latest and now former Tough Mudder (TM) CEO Kyle McLaughlin.  This is perhaps Kyle’s last interview prior to departing TM.  I don’t have details to share as to why Kyle left Tough Mudder, but I suggest following our friends over at Obstacle Racing Media (links below) for up-to-date information regarding TM, Spartan, and OCRs in general.     In this interview you will find a very sincere TM CEO looking to bring TM in a different direction than past years.  Kyle was totally cool to talk with behind the scenes, he’s real and approachable.  I don’t know the direction of TM now because TM is facing potentially involuntary bankruptcy and this could include getting acquired by our friends at Spartan Race. Anyways, you can hear Kyle McLaughlin talk about: Athletes that grab the attention of TM and the TM mission going into 2020 Para athletes in TM and the potentials Kyle tips his hat to Spartan for pushing OCRs towards the olympics and carrying the torch for the structured OCR competitions. Kyle explains the difference between Spartan and TM What Kyle views as the power of the TM OCR community TM offers a place for therapy and a realm to help others Find  https://www.instagram.com/obstacleracingmedia/ https://www.facebook.com/ObstacleMedia/ https://obstacleracingmedia.com https://toughmudder.com https://www.instagram.com/tough_mudder/ https://www.facebook.com/toughmudder/ https://twitter.com/ToughMudder Personalities mention in this interview: Jesi Stracham https://www.instagram.com/jesistracham/?hl=en Jamie Gane https://www.instagram.com/jamieganeadaptiveathlete/?hl=en Jeremy Ogle https://www.instagram.com/armsolo_/?hl=en This episode is brought to you by Living Adaptive with Scott Davidson.   Find Living Adaptive at, www.livingadaptive.comfor more information. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingadaptive/

Biggest event of the year for us and we will be splitting this into a 3 parter! This is the first time we have split something up so much but what can I say, we went super hard! This first part will have Katelyn, patron supporter Mark Duplessis, and Davis and Chace co-host Josh Chace discussing how their hot lap went and speculated how the course will go for the full 24 hour event.  Following that you'll hear Javier Escobar (spoiler: who ended up getting 3rd place!) planning out his race with his pit crew. Lastly you'll hear audio from Mike's pit stops which really puts you in what it feels like to be in the event! 0 - 3:09 - Intro 3:09 - 7:37 - News 7:37 - 12:38 - Content Preface 12:38 - 35:30 - Hot Lap Recap 35:30 - 57:34 - Javier's Pit Crew Planning Party 57:34 - 1:36:18 - Mike's Pit by Pit Experience 1:36:18 - end - Outro New Addiction: The Story of Jesse Bruce (again) Spartan 2020 Ultra Locations World's Toughest Mudder Results Secret Link OCR Discord (where you can send selfies of yourself and Matt B Davis!) Our next episode will cover the WTM Brunch and the Bar Crawl, where you will hear the highlights of the brunch (such as Javier Escobar receiving his orange jacket, community awards and the newest inductees of the WTM Hall of Fame) you will also hear from key members of the Tough Mudder community, like Coach and the new CEO Kyle McLaughlin, as well as people like Matt B. Davis and Heather Olsen!  The OCR Report Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and to join our Facebook group For a podcast shirt, send $20 to Katelyn-Ritter-8 on Venmo with your size and address Use coupon code "adventure" for 10% off MudGear products Use coupon code "OCR20" for 20% off Every Man Jack products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com Leave a voicemail: 617-807-0542 Check out our team's website: www.mstefanorunning.com Like our team on Facebook: MStefano Running Follow our team on Twitter and Instagram: @MStefanoRunning Subscribe on Youtube: MStefano Running Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

Tough Mudder has rolled out the calendar of events for 2020. Among the highlights: Tough Mudder Opening Weekend will be early this year: March 21/22 in College Station, Texas. Three separate weekends highlighting the 10th Anniversary of Tough Mudder in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Tri-State. The three venues for Toughest Mudder in 2020: Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Chicago Two new venues in Wisconsin and Buffalo. The 10th Anniversary Weekends will feature an enhanced festival area, a unique signature obstacle on course, and a LIMITED EDITION 10-Year Anniversary Finisher Headband. Kyle McLaughlin, The CEO of Tough Mudder joins us (again!) to talk about Tough Mudder 2020. --- It is TIME. Leave a review for the show on Apple Podcasts and Amazon.com! --- You can now text or call the show at (619) 378-4369. Leave us a voicemail! If your voicemail is good, it may be part of a future episode. If your voicemail is terrible it will probably be a part of a future episode. --- Like Tough Mudder this year, we are "getting back to our roots". Who from the WTM or Tough Mudder community would you like to hear from? Let us know in a review on Apple Podcasts. --- Follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.  Would you like to be a part of the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Amazon.com and we'll read it on a future episode. Don't forget to subscribe and listen for new episodes every week.  

Kyle McLaughlin is the CEO of Tough Mudder. Kyle joins Will to update the community on World’s Toughest Mudder 2019. Two of the biggest changes this year: No more stressing about getting the venue as soon as possible on Friday. You will be able to choose your pit spot online before you even get to Atlanta.  At the 2.5 Mile point of the race will be a Quick-Pit. Your pit crew will be able to give you food and beverages and communicate about what else you may need when you finish that lap. Also, Coach will be hosting a 24-Hour dance party at the quick pit. More information on those additions to World's Toughest Mudder and much more in our conversation with Kyle McLaughlin. --- It is TIME. Leave a review for the show on Apple Podcasts and Amazon.com! --- You can now text or call the show at (619) 378-4369. Leave us a voicemail! If your voicemail is good, it may be part of a future episode. If your voicemail is terrible it will probably be a part of a future episode. --- Like Tough Mudder this year, we are "getting back to our roots". Who from the WTM or Tough Mudder community would you like to hear from? Let us know in a review on Apple Podcasts. --- Follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.  Would you like to be a part of the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Amazon.com and we'll read it on a future episode. Don't forget to subscribe and listen for new episodes every week.  

Obstacle course races were once considered a fad in the sports-event industry. But some organizations have withstood the test of time, including Tough Mudder, one of the first companies in the space. Still, their journey hasn’t come without growing pains. Recent forays to diversify the business and tweak their traditional events had left some hardcore fans disappointed. Now, however, the organization is turning around their participation rates and event calendar by going back to their roots. And leading the charge is Kyle McLaughlin, who has skyrocketed up the leadership since joining in May 2018 with a background in event production from New York Road Runners, the organizers of the New York City Marathon. After serving as senior vice president of live events and later president of Tough Mudder, McLaughlin was named CEO in July. In this podcast with SportsTravel’s Jason Gewirtz, McLaughlin discusses where the organization has been, what markets are ripe for expansion and how Tough Mudder has survived where others have not.

World's Toughest Mudder 2019 is approaching quickly. Tough Mudder has begun to release details about what to expect at WTM 2019 with a big trove of information. Kyle McLaughlin, The CEO of Tough Mudder, joins us to talk about the race this year. Some of the things to look forward to: Legacy Bibs for 5x WTM runners Golden Carabiners will return Obstacle Bypass bands will make their first WTM appearance The first-ever "Hot Lap" for Pit Crew and others to run a lap of the course a day early And much, much more --- You can now text or call the show at (619) 378-4369. Leave us a voicemail! If your voicemail is good, it may be part of a future episode. If your voicemail is terrible it will probably be a part of a future episode. --- Like Tough Mudder this year, we are "getting back to our roots". Who from the WTM community would you like to hear from? Let us know in a review on Apple Podcasts. --- Follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.  Would you like to be a part of the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Amazon.com and we'll read it on a future episode. Don't forget to subscribe and listen for new episodes every week.

Toughest Mudder Central is in the books and it was a great race. JahLisa James ran the course and she joins us to talk about how the race went for her. She also talks about the obstacle that had her praying as she approached it and how Toughest Mudder can help prepare you for World's Toughest Mudder --- 0:00 Intro 2:23 Let’s talk some news 2:47 Toughest MN Men’s Podium 3:20 Toughest MN Women’s Podium 4:03 Two-Person Team Relay Podium 5:21 Four-Person Team Relay Podium 8:08 Shout out to Team Two Dymes 9:15 Stop proposing to the volunteers 10:05 Course Terrain and Wolf Whistles 12:02 Kyle McLaughlin promoted to CEO 14:12 Finisher Beer: Quality vs. Quantity 17:18 FIVE STARS!!! 18:50 Toughest Mudder Central with JahLisa James 42:33 Outro --- You can now text or call the show at (619) 378-4369. Leave us a voicemail! If your voicemail is good, it may be part of a future episode. If your voicemail is terrible it will probably be a part of a future episode. --- Like Tough Mudder this year, we are "getting back to our roots". Who from the WTM community would you like to hear from? Let us know in a review on Apple Podcasts. --- Follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.  Would you like to be a part of the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Amazon.com and we'll read it on a future episode. Don't forget to subscribe and listen for new episodes every week.

  You can now text or call the show at (619) 378-4369. Leave us a voicemail! If your voicemail is good, it may be part of a future episode. If your voicemail is terrible it will probably be a part of a future episode. --- The new President of Tough Mudder, Kyle McLaughlin, joins the show this week. Kyle and Will talk about a rough 2018, a good 2019 so far, and what it took to get from there to here.  Kyle drops a fair bit of breaking news in the interview, including a return to Australia for Toughest Mudder in 2020 and the debut of a "Full Weekend Experience" for World's Toughest Mudder. Whether you are running WTM, or working pit crew, or not doing either; If you love Tough Mudder, the President of Tough Mudder says you need to be in Atlanta this November. --- Like Tough Mudder this year, we are "getting back to our roots". Who from the WTM community would you like to hear from? Let us know in a review on Apple Podcasts. --- Follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.  Would you like to be a part of the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Amazon.com and we'll read it on a future episode. Don't forget to subscribe and listen for new episodes every week.

Hear from Tough Mudder’s new president,  Kyle McLaughlin in this special Monday edition of the podcast. You will learn: How he came to Tough Mudder? What changes has Tough Mudder made for 2019? How often you will be seeing TM faves like Sean Corvelle, Clinton, Coach, and E-Rock? Is there a difference in ownership for  Tough Mudder events vs Tough Mudder Bootcamp? The countries TM is in and will be launching in 2019. What are the names of the Tough Mudder HQ Conference Rooms? Todays Podcast is sponsored by: VJ Shoes USA – Current deal has free shipping and ORM’s exclusive discount of $30 off! Use Code ORMMAR Show Notes: Support Us On Patreon

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In Part 2 of their conversation, Tony Award winner Donna Murphy shares with Ilana personal stories of how she began her career. She recalls hilarious details of being cast early on -- even when the odds were against her. And she talks about how she prepared with great precision for her audition for the role of "Fosca" in Sondheim's Passion -- a rolethat secured her place as a Broadway legend. She explains how Sondheim and Lapine work together and describes their collaboration as "shared poetry."  With great sensitivity and rawness, Donna discusses how she now negotiates life and work after the death of her beloved husband and partner, Shawn Elliott.  And ... she sings on the podcast!!! Donna Murphy’s award-winning performances in theater, film and television have forged a career of exceptional diversity, impressing both audiences and critics with her depth and skill. This “seductive actress of major transformative powers” (NY Times) was named by New York Magazine as one of “Three Living Legends” of the New York Theater and awarded in 2003 one of their prestigious “New York Awards” for her work in the theater. One of the most beloved and honored stage actresses of her generation, Murphy earned the Drama League Award for Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theater. She currently shares the iconic role of Dolly Gallagher Levi with the legendary Bette Midler in the Tony Award winning revival of "Hello, Dolly!," for which she has received great critical acclaim. Ms. Murphy received the first of two Tony® Awards for Best Actress in a Musical, along with the Drama Desk and Drama League Awards, for her spellbinding creation of Fosca in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s "Passion," which was filmed for PBS’ American Playhouse. She received her second Tony® Award, as well as a Drama League Award and Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations, for her “resplendent, matchless” (New York Post) performance as Anna Leonowens in the 1996 Tony® Award-winning revival of "The King and I." In 2004, she was honored with the Drama League Outstanding Achievement Award for her work in Musical Theater, the Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Astaire Awards, as well as another Tony® nomination, for her hilarious comic tour de force as Ruth Sherwood in the Broadway Revival of "Wonderful Town." She returned to Broadway in 2007, receiving Drama Desk, Drama League, and Outer Critics Circle Awards, and a Tony® nomination for her mesmerizing portrayal of the legendary actress-singer Lotte Lenya in "LoveMusik," directed by Harold Prince.  Murphy’s first television film, HBO’s “Someone Had to be Benny,” earned her a Cable Ace Award as Best Actress in a Drama Special or Series, as well as a Daytime Emmy. Most recently, she starred as Jane Green, the matriarch of a prominent Southern family torn apart by the Civil War in PBS’ Mercy Street and guest starred on ABC’s hit show “Quantico” and CBS’ “Doubt” with Katherine Heigl and Laverne Cox. Other regular and recurring appearances include the mysterious “elegant woman” Angela Forrester in ABC’s “Resurrection,” Georgie on VH1’s “Hindsight,” Darlene Garretti on CBS’ “Made in Jersey” alongside Janet Montgomery and Kyle McLaughlin, the steely Denise Goodman on TNT’s “Trust Me” with Eric McCormack and Tom Cavanaugh, Heather Olshansky in CBS’ “Hack” opposite David Morse, and her critically acclaimed comedic performance as the neurotic psychiatrist Dr. Ruby Stern on ABC’s sitcom, “What About Joan,” starring Joan Cusack.  For her contribution to the Arts, Culture and Public life, she’s received special honors from New York Magazine, Symphony Space, Greenwich Village’s Caring Community, the Women’s Project, The Little Orchestra Society, Irish America Magazine, the Breukelein Institute and Emerson College.

Donna Murphy is a two-time Tony Award winning American musical theater treasure. Donna's singular voice, her comedic skills, her dancing and the authenticity and humanity she brings to every role that she plays has made her one of the most beloved actresses of her generation. From Fosca in Sondheim’s "Passion" to her current role of Dolly Levi in "Hello, Dolly!," Donna brings the audience to its feet every night. In part one of this two part episode, Donna discusses her childhood and what it was like growing up as the eldest of seven children. She shares with Ilana the discovery of her musical gifts at the age of three! And she talks of her process and the discipline needed to find every role. Donna also reveals her deep belief that she was brought into this world to perform. Welcome Donna Murphy! Donna Murphy’s award-winning performances in theater, film and television have forged a career of exceptional diversity, impressing both audiences and critics with her depth and skill. This “seductive actress of major transformative powers” (NY Times) was named by New York Magazine as one of “Three Living Legends” of the New York Theater and awarded in 2003 one of their prestigious “New York Awards” for her work in the theater. One of the most beloved and honored stage actresses of her generation, Murphy earned the Drama League Award for Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theater. She currently shares the iconic role of Dolly Gallagher Levi with the legendary Bette Midler in the Tony Award winning revival of "Hello, Dolly!," for which she has received great critical acclaim. Ms. Murphy received the first of two Tony® Awards for Best Actress in a Musical, along with the Drama Desk and Drama League Awards, for her spellbinding creation of Fosca in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s "Passion," which was filmed for PBS’ American Playhouse. She received her second Tony® Award, as well as a Drama League Award and Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations, for her “resplendent, matchless” (New York Post) performance as Anna Leonowens in the 1996 Tony® Award-winning revival of "The King and I." In 2004, she was honored with the Drama League Outstanding Achievement Award for her work in Musical Theater, the Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Astaire Awards, as well as another Tony® nomination, for her hilarious comic tour de force as Ruth Sherwood in the Broadway Revival of "Wonderful Town." She returned to Broadway in 2007, receiving Drama Desk, Drama League, and Outer Critics Circle Awards, and a Tony® nomination for her mesmerizing portrayal of the legendary actress-singer Lotte Lenya in "LoveMusik," directed by Harold Prince.  Murphy’s first television film, HBO’s “Someone Had to be Benny,” earned her a Cable Ace Award as Best Actress in a Drama Special or Series, as well as a Daytime Emmy. Most recently, she starred as Jane Green, the matriarch of a prominent Southern family torn apart by the Civil War in PBS’ Mercy Street and guest starred on ABC’s hit show “Quantico” and CBS’ “Doubt” with Katherine Heigl and Laverne Cox. Other regular and recurring appearances include the mysterious “elegant woman” Angela Forrester in ABC’s “Resurrection,” Georgie on VH1’s “Hindsight,” Darlene Garretti on CBS’ “Made in Jersey” alongside Janet Montgomery and Kyle McLaughlin, the steely Denise Goodman on TNT’s “Trust Me” with Eric McCormack and Tom Cavanaugh, Heather Olshansky in CBS’ “Hack” opposite David Morse, and her critically acclaimed comedic performance as the neurotic psychiatrist Dr. Ruby Stern on ABC’s sitcom, “What About Joan,” starring Joan Cusack.  For her contribution to the Arts, Culture and Public life, she’s received special honors from New York Magazine, Symphony Space, Greenwich Village’s Caring Community, the Women’s Project, The Little Orchestra Society, Irish America Magazine, the Breukelein Institute and Emerson College.

It's summer. It's hot. There are a lot of people in the LCBO parking lot.  That is, perhaps, the finest poem I have every written. Jon and I just saw Dunkirk, and they used the Sheperd illusion in it.  You'll hear an example in the podcast. Kyle McLaughlin is in town filming a TV show.  That, frankly, is pretty cool. Isabelle's Mom likes shoes from the 70s.  However, such shoes are horrible and dangerous and must be stopped.  OK, I'm really exaggerating. Maddie is coming soon! Oh there is a little glitch in this one, hope it doesn't bother anyone, but hell, what did you pay for it?

We return to TWIN PEAKS to talk about Season 2 and FIRE WALK WITH ME, the less critically acclaimed parts of David Lynch’s surreal murder mystery. Still mostly starring Kyle McLaughlin, Michael Ontkean, Lara Flynn Boyle (though sometimes not), Grace Zabriskie, Ray Wise, Jack Nance, Log Lady, plus Kiefer Sutherland and Chris Isaak, this world horrified and fascinated us when we were younger, but how does it hold up now?  Tuo dnif ot ni enut. Also, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. Also, follow us on Twitter. And please consider supporting our Patreon campaign. WARNING: this podcast contains strong language and immature subject matter, please be advised.