Podcasts about la food bank

A Sustainability Now Interview with Food Forward Founder, Rick Nahmias In a world where millions go hungry while billions of pounds of food go to waste, Food Forward is proving that abundance, not scarcity, is the problem—and the solution. Founded in 2009 by our guest, Rick Nahmias, what started as a backyard fruit-picking effort has grown into one of the most effective, large-scale food rescue operations in the country. With a laser focus on fresh, plant-based food, Food Forward moves an astonishing 100 million pounds of produce annually—more than even the LA Food Bank—directly into the hands of those who need it most. Their work isn't just about feeding people; it's about restoring dignity, health, and access to nutrient-rich foods while solving one of the most overlooked contributors to climate change: food waste. The key to their impact? Precision, partnerships, and logistics at scale. Food Forward operates at just 7 cents per pound—one-third the cost of a traditional food bank. By leveraging deep relationships with wholesalers, farmers, and volunteers they've made food donation seamless, cost-effective, and even financially beneficial for suppliers. Yet Food Forward is more than an organization—it's a movement built on the principle of shared abundance. Inspired by a gifting ethos, their work empowers individuals to become stewards of food justice in their own communities, whether through volunteering, replicating food rescue efforts locally, or supporting policy change. And for those wondering if this model could work elsewhere? Rick and his team have made their tools and expertise open-source, to help support the development of food recovery efforts nationwide. Tune in to hear how Food Forward is reshaping food access, reducing waste, and proving that a well-fed world is within reach.

This week we take a step back from what we normally do as our own James Gavsie has been displaced and affected by the fires raging all through Los Angeles right now.So, we've amassed a horde of Who Would Win Judges to compete against Ray in a 5 vs 1 Gauntlet style Best of 5 Match up decided by YOU!!!Every dollar donated to the LA Food Bank through our link... bit.ly/wwwfires...Will count as one vote in this battle! So please give if you can and help those most vulnerable in these scary times, and also decide if Ray or the Legion of Audience wins this epic battle!!!You can now support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/WhoWouldWinShowCheck out the Who Would Win YouTube Channel!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvvgEElLPGQG2GXkqMhQ5JwCheck out the Who Would Win Merch Store:WhoWouldWinStore.comCheck out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.comFollow us on Twitter: @WhoWouldWinShow @JamesGavsieFollow us on Threads: @AlmightyRay316MUSIC:music by Twisterium / freebackgroundtracks.netWhoWouldWinShow.tvSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/who-would-win/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hi folks, just a quick update. Kyle who lives in LA has thankfully not had to evacuate due to the fires still raging and have ruined people's lives. But, because it was a fluid situation, it meant we weren't able to record when we had planned. So this month's episode will be a few days late. In the meantime, we're donating our entire Patreon for the month to the LA Food Bank and we encourage anyone who can to do the same. lafoodbank.org/fire

All revenue from this episode will be donated to help support Los Angeles fire relief. LA Food Bank: https://secure.lafoodbank.org/site/Donation2?df_id=2541&mfc_pref=T&2541.donation=form1&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAkJO8BhCGARIsAMkswyhXqfHzaTGL3ZYD_V7banOoNKTICG__hwllYTCLwErFYs1Y9LaFVKQaAjMKEALw_wcB General Donations List: https://www.ncjwla.org/lafire/ Fire Relief Donation List: https://personalspace.substack.com/p/where-to-donate-for-people-whove Volunteer Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1eaSXTYlLY_spJ-_w43ac55qu6X4YtgApgRGfads3cM4/htmlview?usp=drivesdk

Rashmi & Zach set upon their first trip abroad in their international noir journey with a stop in France as they deep dive into the gritty world of Jules Dassin's 1955 caper, RIFIFI.  Tune in to hear about the films unusual origin story, stories from the production, and how the film's influence has permeated the world of film we experience today.  —------------------- Please take a moment to donate to or to share these links in support of the assistance to those affected by the Southern California Wildfire.  Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/local/california/los-angeles/about-us/news-and-events/press-releases/palisades-fire--red-cross-opens-emergency-shelter-.html Direct Relief: https://www.directrelief.org/2025/01/as-southern-california-fires-rage-medical-aid-en-route/ LA Food Bank:  https://www.lafoodbank.org/fire/

Rashmi & Zach set upon their first trip abroad in their international noir journey with a stop in France as they deep dive into the gritty world of Jules Dassin's 1955 caper, RIFIFI.  Tune in to hear about the films unusual origin story, stories from the production, and how the film's influence has permeated the world of film we experience today.  —------------------- Please take a moment to donate to or to share these links in support of the assistance to those affected by the Southern California Wildfire.  Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/local/california/los-angeles/about-us/news-and-events/press-releases/palisades-fire--red-cross-opens-emergency-shelter-.html Direct Relief: https://www.directrelief.org/2025/01/as-southern-california-fires-rage-medical-aid-en-route/ LA Food Bank:  https://www.lafoodbank.org/fire/

KCBS Radio's Foodie Chap Liam Mayclem is here to discuss the different ways to give back to those affected by the Los Angeles fires. He mentions The American Red Cross, LAFD, LA Food Bank and World Central Kitchen.

BCC Friendsgiving Episode 3 | Michael and his best bud W. DAVE KEITH (Taco the Town) hit the road from KC to Nashville with a few paranormal destinations and special attractions in sight! Special thanks to Tiffany Quebe of the Visit Hopkinsville team for her participation in this episode: http://www.visithopkinsville.com Join BCC: The Other Side ! 10% of this month's pledges will go to the LA Food Bank. -- SHOW INFORMATION Bigfoot Collectors Club is produced by Riley Bray. Patreon - BCC The Other Side: https://bit.ly/3CGjYcd Listener-Files Submissions: BigfootCollectorsClub@gmail.com. Instagram: https://bit.ly/3W7izlL | Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/bccpodcast.bsky.social Our theme song is “Come Alone,” by Suneaters, courtesy of Lotuspool Records. Follow Suneaters on Spotify https://bit.ly/3XnD4vS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor Tomlinson Returns: She's Not Like Us(Recorded March 2022) The last time Taylor Tomlinson was on "Working it Out," she had just released her first Netflix comedy special Quarter-Life Crisis. Now, Taylor returns on the heels of her latest special Look At You. Mike and Taylor discuss why Look At You is even more vulnerable than Quarter-Life Crisis, and how many years it takes to become yourself on stage. Plus, they work out new jokes about Mike's irrational goal to seem “cool” to his parents, why Taylor thinks only pregnant women should take selfies, and what would have happened if Darth Vader was a good father.Please consider donating to LA Food Bank

Buckle up to experience our VERY FIRST EPISODE - this week's REWIND features Amber Benson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) facing it off against Jeremiah Birkett (Seinfeld, Euphoria). Amber is playing for LA Food Bank and Jeremiah is playing for St. Jude's. Rate, review and subscribe @youshouldknowbetterpodThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4953069/advertisement

Spectember 2023 comes to a close today with The Others starring Nicole Kidman in her 112the movie for 2001. From IMDB: During World War II, a woman who lives with her two photosensitive children on her darkened old family estate in the Channel Islands becomes convinced that the home is haunted. If there was a time to think of others once you've properly secured of "oxygen mask", it's now. If you can assist, please note a few of the groups that we hold dear to our hearts that can really use your help. Links below. There are some charitable opportunities that engulfing the news these days, but we're big supporters of. If you can, please check these out and share with whoever you think would want to be to help: LA FOOD BANK https://shorturl.at/bEU17 LAHAINA STRONG GOFUNDME https://shorturl.at/mtvW7 If you'd like to show your support for members of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work Enjoy! ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages

Today, September 21, is Stephen King's birthday, so we're dropping today's episode a little earlt in celebration! And then there were two... John Carpenter's Christine is Movie #4 for Spectember 2023!  This 1983 Stephen King adaptation throws Keith Gordon into the role of lowly Arnie Cunningham, who has no control over his life until the day he meets Christine. Even his buddy Dennis (John Stockwell) can't stop Arnie and Chrstine's destiny of being together.  From IMDB: A nerdish boy buys a strange car with an evil mind of its own and his nature starts to change to reflect it.  ------------------------------------------------------------ If there was a time to think of others once you've properly secured of "oxygen mask", it's now. If you can assist, please note a few of the groups that we hold dear to our hearts that can really use your help. Links below. There are some charitable opportunities that engulfing the news these days, but we're big supporters of. If you can, please check these out and share with whoever you think would want to be to help: LA FOOD BANK https://shorturl.at/bEU17 LAHAINA STRONG GOFUNDME https://shorturl.at/mtvW7 If you'd like to show your support for members of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work Enjoy! ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages

We're at the midway point of Spectember, and we've got the fuel to your week going as you wait for Movie #4 for the month. That drops on Wednesday for Early Access supporters on Patreon, and Friday for the general release. If there was a time to think of others once you've properly secured of "oxygen mask", it's now. If you can assist, please note a few of the groups that we hold dear to our hearts that can really use your help. Links below. There are some charitable opportunities that engulfing the news these days, but we're big supporters of. If you can, please check these out and share with whoever you think would want to be to help: LA FOOD BANK https://shorturl.at/bEU17 LAHAINA STRONG GOFUNDME https://shorturl.at/mtvW7 If you'd like to show your support for members of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work Enjoy! ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages              

MOVIE #3 FOR SPECTEMBER DROPPING WAAAAAAAAY EARLY FOR ALL OF OUR LOVELY PATREONIANS! IT'S 2019'S THE CURSE OF LA LLORONA with Linda Cardellini, Raymond Cruz, Patricia Velasquez, and Tony Amendola back as Father Perez from Annabelle. From IMDB: Ignoring the eerie warning of a troubled mother suspected of child endangerment, a social worker and her own small kids are soon drawn into a frightening supernatural realm. If there was a time to think of others once you've properly secured of "oxygen mask", it's now. If you can assist, please note a few of the groups that we hold dear to our hearts that can really use your help. Links below. There are some charitable opportunities that engulfing the news these days, but we're big supporters of. If you can, please check these out and share with whoever you think would want to be to help: LA FOOD BANK https://shorturl.at/bEU17 LAHAINA STRONG GOFUNDME https://shorturl.at/mtvW7 If you'd like to show your support for members of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work Enjoy! ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages              

Two movies into SPECTEMBER! Number 3 coming at you all this Wednesday on Patreon, and the general public release dropping on Friday! If there was a time to think of others once you've properly secured of "oxygen mask", it's now. If you can assist, please note a few of the groups that we hold dear to our hearts that can really use your help. Links below. There are some charitable opportunities that engulfing the news these days, but we're big supporters of. If you can, please check these out and share with whoever you think would want to be to help: LA FOOD BANK https://shorturl.at/bEU17 LAHAINA STRONG GOFUNDME https://shorturl.at/mtvW7 If you'd like to show your support for members of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work Enjoy! ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages

You're in for not one but two interviews with incredible activists in this episode! We're thrilled to welcome both Gwenna Hunter and Sue Fischer back to the podcast for updates.   First, we catch up with Gwenna about her newest project, the Vegans of LA Food Bank. Gwenna tells us how she turned a longtime dream into a reality after partnering with… The post A Vegan Food Bank w/ Gwenna Hunter and the Tule Elk w/ Sue Fischer appeared first on Our Hen House.

Ensuring that everyone has healthy food options available to them is the impetus for Gwenna Hunter, the founder of the Vegans of LA Food Bank, to launch the venture. Gwenna explains, “Food worthiness is a human right. In providing plant-based foods to communities in need we empower them with new food choices and in turn we create a more sustainable world.” Gwenna speaks about “food worthiness” from her heart. Growing up in a food desert herself in Cleveland, she knows what it's like not to have a grocery store for miles. “Without knowing why, coupled with the lack of education provided, I now know that I was experiencing poor nutrition, not by choice, but by scarcity of accessibility to healthy foods.” With the rising costs of groceries, families are struggling even more to regularly provide nutritious meals. Drawing on her experience working with a non-profit organization managing a vegan food aid program that provided WFPB (Whole Food Plant Based) products and produce for social justice and community organizations, such as the LGBT Center South, Black Lives Matter Los Angeles, Black Women Farmers of LA, Black Women for Wellness, KRST Unity Center, and Downtown Crenshaw, Gwenna her experience and understanding of the dearth of healthy, plant-based options in many areas of Los Angeles to provide food equality to those who do not have accessibility, in partnership with Hope On Union Food Bank. The food bank is collaborating with several well-known plant-based companies, such as Hodo Foods, Good Catch, Hilary's, OMNI Foods, Unreal Deli and more, to make their products available to people who live in these “food deserts” where access to healthy, nutritious food is extremely limited. In addition, fresh fruits and vegetables are offered as part of the program. The response from local residents has been overwhelming since launching the program in May, 2022. To donate, volunteer and find more information, email to gwenna@vegansofla.com, go to the website at https://vegansofla.com/ or to Instagram @vegansoflosangeles_ Join Jane Velez-Mitchell, founder of the UnchainedTV free streaming network, as she finds out more details in this interview with Gwenna.

Ensuring that everyone has healthy food options available to them is the impetus for Gwenna Hunter, the founder of the Vegans of LA Food Bank, to launch the venture. Gwenna explains, “Food worthiness is a human right. In providing plant-based foods to communities in need we empower them with new food choices and in turn we create a more sustainable world.” Gwenna speaks about “food worthiness” from her heart. Growing up in a food desert herself in Cleveland, she knows what it's like not to have a grocery store for miles. “Without knowing why, coupled with the lack of education provided, I now know that I was experiencing poor nutrition, not by choice, but by scarcity of accessibility to healthy foods.” With the rising costs of groceries, families are struggling even more to regularly provide nutritious meals. Drawing on her experience working with a non-profit organization managing a vegan food aid program that provided WFPB (Whole Food Plant Based) products and produce for social justice and community organizations, such as the LGBT Center South, Black Lives Matter Los Angeles, Black Women Farmers of LA, Black Women for Wellness, KRST Unity Center, and Downtown Crenshaw, Gwenna her experience and understanding of the dearth of healthy, plant-based options in many areas of Los Angeles to provide food equality to those who do not have accessibility, in partnership with Hope On Union Food Bank. The food bank is collaborating with several well-known plant-based companies, such as Hodo Foods, Good Catch, Hilary's, OMNI Foods, Unreal Deli and more, to make their products available to people who live in these “food deserts” where access to healthy, nutritious food is extremely limited. In addition, fresh fruits and vegetables are offered as part of the program. The response from local residents has been overwhelming since launching the program in May, 2022. To donate, volunteer and find more information, email to gwenna@vegansofla.com, go to the website at https://vegansofla.com/ or to Instagram @vegansoflosangeles_ Join Jane Velez-Mitchell, founder of the UnchainedTV free streaming network, as she finds out more details in this interview with Gwenna.

Ensuring that everyone has healthy food options available to them is the impetus for Gwenna Hunter, the founder of the Vegans of LA Food Bank, to launch the venture. Gwenna explains, “Food worthiness is a human right. In providing plant-based foods to communities in need we empower them with new food choices and in turn we create a more sustainable world.” Gwenna speaks about “food worthiness” from her heart. Growing up in a food desert herself in Cleveland, she knows what it's like not to have a grocery store for miles. “Without knowing why, coupled with the lack of education provided, I now know that I was experiencing poor nutrition, not by choice, but by scarcity of accessibility to healthy foods.” With the rising costs of groceries, families are struggling even more to regularly provide nutritious meals. Drawing on her experience working with a non-profit organization managing a vegan food aid program that provided WFPB (Whole Food Plant Based) products and produce for social justice and community organizations, such as the LGBT Center South, Black Lives Matter Los Angeles, Black Women Farmers of LA, Black Women for Wellness, KRST Unity Center, and Downtown Crenshaw, Gwenna her experience and understanding of the dearth of healthy, plant-based options in many areas of Los Angeles to provide food equality to those who do not have accessibility, in partnership with Hope On Union Food Bank. The food bank is collaborating with several well-known plant-based companies, such as Hodo Foods, Good Catch, Hilary's, OMNI Foods, Unreal Deli and more, to make their products available to people who live in these “food deserts” where access to healthy, nutritious food is extremely limited. In addition, fresh fruits and vegetables are offered as part of the program. The response from local residents has been overwhelming since launching the program in May, 2022. To donate, volunteer and find more information, email to gwenna@vegansofla.com, go to the website at https://vegansofla.com/ or to Instagram @vegansoflosangeles_ Join Jane Velez-Mitchell, founder of the UnchainedTV free streaming network, as she finds out more details in this interview with Gwenna.

(Recorded March 2022) The last time Taylor Tomlinson was on "Working it Out," she had just released her first Netflix comedy special Quarter-Life Crisis. Now, Taylor returns on the heels of her latest special Look At You. Mike and Taylor discuss why Look At You is even more vulnerable than Quarter-Life Crisis, and how many years it takes to become yourself on stage. Plus, they work out new jokes about Mike's irrational goal to seem “cool” to his parents, why Taylor thinks only pregnant women should take selfies, and what would have happened if Darth Vader was a good father.Please consider donating to LA Food Bank

Welcome to today's episode featuring a sober friend and female powerhouse, Shelton Wilder.  Her bio says it all:Shelton Wilder hails from Charlotte, North Carolina but loves Los Angeles as only a native can. In her over fifteen years on the Westside, Shelton has developed a nuanced understanding of LA's complex and often bewildering patchwork of neighborhoods, schools, and cultures. In just over six years as a realtor--but many more as a serial entrepreneur in marketing, fashion, and entertainment---Shelton has achieved a staggering $300 million in total sales, putting her in the top 1.5% of realtors nationwide. Shelton was also nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year by the LA Business Journal, named Real Estate All-Star by Los Angeles Magazine and featured in Forbes “Top 10 Business Professionals to look out for in 2022.” While she specializes in luxury residential and commercial properties in Brentwood, Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Mar Vista, Venice and Beverly Hills, Shelton will travel anywhere her clients have interests. Buying a home is often the most important purchase--and investment--of a person's life. It's also one of the most intense experiences of a person's life, particularly in the ever more competitive Los Angeles market. Shelton is committed to making the process as stress-free as possible. Her compassion, patience, exuberance, and gentleness distinguish her from many with comparably acute business sense and vigorous skills of negotiation. Whether working with a first-time buyer on a starter home or an experienced investor buying a third residence, Shelton is equally dedicated to helping her clients achieve their dreams. This unparalleled devotion, born of a genuine desire to be of service to others, explains why 99% of Shelton's business comes via referral or past clients. The testimonials say it all: when you hire Shelton once, you become part of her extended family--and a client for life. Her relationship-centric approach also explains Shelton's success in securing "off-market" listings. With inventory at an all-time low, hidden listings routinely come to her from former clients and associates who trust her and recognize both her integrity and professionalism. Clients also benefit from Shelton's superb aesthetic sense and extensive background in fashion (she started several fashion-oriented businesses, one of which appeared on Shark Tank). While she enlists the expertise of the industry's top stagers, Shelton brings her imagination, along with her passion for decor and design, to each listing. This loving and enthusiastic attention to the smallest details makes every client feel like she's in their corner --because she is. Shelton is the proud mother of two beautiful boys (Beau and Lane) and the wife of a longtime Los Angeles attorney and avid tennis junkie and Rams fan, Clark. In addition to volunteering at her son's elementary school, Shelton also donates her time and resources at P.S. Arts, The Alexandria House, LA Food Bank and Upward Bound House. In her free time, she enjoys dining out with her wonderful friends and colleagues and indulging in staycations in her favorite location in the entire world, Los Angeles. 

This is the free first half of Office Hours. Watch or listen to the full two hours with more Sleaford Mods and Jacqueline Novak, and get tons of other stuff at patreon.com/officehoursliveOi! Listen up ya c*nts! Office Hours was live with Sleaford Mods and Jacqueline Novak and it was a banger!Come back this Saturday 4/30 at 6pm PT (9pm ET) for Office Hours Music Night presented by Cann Social Tonics featuring guests Eric Slick (Dr. Dog) and Brian Robert Jones (Vampire Weekend)! Tune in live at youtube.com/timheidecker/liveBob Odenkirk left his jacket in our studio so we're auctioning it off to benefit the LA Food Bank! 32auctions.com/officehoursliveTim Heidecker is taking his "No More Bullshit" stand-up character and his Very Good Band on tour this summer for the first-ever two-act evening of Tim Heidecker comedy and music! Dates & tickets at timheidecker.com/liveFind everything else at officialofficehours.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We have established Bundleieber Kate O'Conner on the podcast this week, and it's like an absolute delight. Or it is an absolute delight. We talk about the difference between similes and metaphors, baby games like Dragon Quest XI, and Eric finally learns what a companion is. The gang gets deep into Elden Ring, too -- bimbo builds, the game's cryptic lore, and what its ascension as a cultural oddity has in common with Final Fantasy VII's.  Here's this week's completely randomized lineup of bundle games:  Inverness Nights, by kitsubasa Future Unfolding, by Spaces of Play NOISE1, by ChevyRay Our cause this week is The LA Food Bank. Their mission is to mobilize resources to fight hunger in the Los Angeles area. Read more about them on their website and please, consider donating to this fantastic cause!

The last time Taylor Tomlinson was on "Working it Out," she had just released her first Netflix comedy special Quarter-Life Crisis. Now, Taylor returns on the heels of her latest special Look At You. Mike and Taylor discuss why Look At You is even more vulnerable than Quarter-Life Crisis, and how many years it takes it become yourself on stage. Plus, they work out new jokes about Mike's irrational goal to seem “cool” to his parents, why Taylor thinks only pregnant women should take selfies, and what would have happened if Darth Vader was a good father. Please consider donating to: LA Food Bank

Cinematographer Quyen Tran, ASC enjoys telling stories that are compelling and have impact and meaning. Q's previous work on the show Unbelievable led showrunner Molly Smith Metzler and executive producer John Wells to ask her to shoot Maid, a limited series for Netflix. Maid deals with the complex issues of poverty, domestic abuse, the working poor, addiction, single parenthood and mental health. With amazing performances by Margaret Qualley, Andi McDowell and young actor Rylea Nevaeh Whittet, the series handles all of these heavy and heartbreaking issues with sensitivity, peppered with moments of levity and joy. For Q, shooting Maid was incredible, and incredibly challenging. It was her first job during the pandemic, beginning in August of 2020, and the crew had to quarantine for two weeks in Victoria, British Columbia, wear masks, get frequent COVID tests and follow strict COVID protocols. Quyen thought she would only do the pre-production and shoot the pilot because she didn't want to leave her family for very long. Quyen shot extensive tests for the look of Maid. She knew it would be primarily handheld, which creates intimacy and forces a personal perspective on the viewer. Q decided she wanted to use the Alexa Mini and Panaspeed lenses because of the vintage, soft look, and they allow for close camera to subject distance. As part of the pre-production process, Q created a look book for the whole series that the other DPs could pick up and reference. After shooting the pilot, Q returned to Los Angeles. Then, right after the holidays, director/executive producer John Wells asked Quyen to come back and direct episode eight of Maid. Although Q had a little bit of experience directing, it was very scary for her to even think about directing in a narrative format. She never went into filmmaking to become a director, and never had the desire to be one. But she knew she could do it because she was so familiar with the characters and the story. As both DP and operator on the show, Q already had a rapport with the actors, but now as a director, it was about discussing the motivation of why their characters were doing certain actions. She also had to keep three year old actor Rylea Whittet engaged with the action. As Maddy, single mom Alex's daughter, Rylea is in nearly every scene and Q often entertained her with piggyback rides and games. For her directorial episode, Quyen camera prepped everything and storyboarded the entire episode. One of the most visually interesting and challenging elements in the episode Q directed is the couch that literally pulls Alex in and swallows her. Q and the production designer worked together for about three weeks to create the couch that Alex could sink right into and disappear. During the pandemic and in their down time, Quyen and her friend and fellow DP, Jeanne Tyson, found a passion for making sourdough bread. They started Doughrectors of Photography and in exchange for a donation to the LA Food Bank or other charity, patrons receive bread, cookies or other goodies. You can check out Doughrectors of Photography and find out how you can donate and get some delicious baked goods on Instagram at @doughrectorsofphotography Find Quyen Tran: https://www.qtranfilms.com/ Instagram: @qgar You can see Maid on Netflix Find out even more about this episode, with extensive show notes and links: http://camnoir.com//ep155/ Sponsored by Hot Rod Cameras: www.hotrodcameras.com Sponsored by Assemble: Assemble has amazing production management software. Use the code cinepod to try a month for free! https://www.assemble.tv/ Be sure to watch our YouTube video of Nate Watkin showing how Assemble works! https://youtu.be/IlpismVjab8 Sponsored by DZOFilm: https://www.dzofilm.com/ The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheCinematographyPodcast Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Twitter: @ShortEndz

The holidays are here! Or is it more like the holidaze?! We discover it may be a little of both. In this episode, mother daughter duo, Ruth & Naomi Klein break down what the holidays are really about and throw in some fun. From planning, to decor, from food, to who does the dishes, to perhaps being solo and remembering those that may need a little extra love this time of year and of course giving back, we're here for you! IG: MotherDaughterConfidential Email: Hello@MotherDaughterConfidential.com There's nothing like a mother daughter relationship and these two keep it real! We hope you enjoy the episode and as always, please reach out and share any holiday ideas, tips, tricks and organizations needing help and donations! Here are some of our favorites… No Kid Hungry: https://www.nokidhungry.org St. Jude: https://www.stjude.org LA Food Bank: https://www.lafoodbank.org Union Rescue Mission Los Angeles: https://urm.org Happy Holidays!

This week Ashleigh and Katie discuss food deserts, the lack of nutritious foods in many communities across America, the LA Food Bank and their most recent statistics, and actionable steps you can take to give back this year. Because this is the season for giving, we'd love to invite you to donate to the various charities and non-profits we mention in this episode. Through December, we will match your donation 2:1, up to $200. To donate, visit paypal.me/cocoanutgrove. Thanks for tuning in, and we hope you enjoy!**GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT** If you leave us a written review on Apple Podcasts, you will be entered to win a $20 gift card to your local cafe, anywhere that sells giftcards! We've love to treat you to a coffee and snack at your favorite cafe, as well as support your favorite local businesses. Review must be submitted by Friday December 10th. Winner will be notified Saturday the 11th. Stay tuned next week for another giveaway prize and opportunity!Part One: Weekly Catch Up, Giveaway Announcement 0:00-35:34Part Two: What is a Food Desert? Topic discussion, 35:35-58:04Part Three: Q&A Discussion, 58:05-1:38:05FOLLOW US!TCGPAshleighKatieMentions:@chefinhollywoodShopRiteToss It Up SaladNoKidHungrySources:Blackman KCA, Smiley S, Valentine W, Chaudhari L, Kwan P, Cotton-Curtis W, Saetermoe C, Chan T. The Earliest Food Deserts: Availability of Infant and Follow-on Formula, and Lactation Support Products among Stores in Black and Non-Hispanic White Zip Codes in Los Angeles County. Matern Child Health J. 2021 Jun 25. doi: 10.1007/s10995-021-03196-2. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34170452.Walker RE, Keane CR, Burke JG. Disparities and access to healthy food in the United States: A review of food deserts literature. Health Place. 2010 Sep;16(5):876-84. doi: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2010.04.013. Epub 2010 Apr 24. PMID: 20462784.News Articles & Websites:https://www.goodfoodla.org/food-equity-and-accesshttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/supermarket-owners-secret-success-food-desertNative Partnership: Combating Food Insecurity on Native American Reservationshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/ashoka/2020/06/18/reviving-the-grocery-trade-in-americas-food-deserts/https://news.usc.edu/184144/south-la-food-deserts-javonne-sanders-usc-small-business-program/#hungerfacts by the LA Food BankIf you enjoyed this Podcast, please share, rate, and review! As a small podcast, we rely on the support of our listeners to help us grow and welcome cool and interesting guests. For questions, comments, or inquiries please reach out to cocoanutgrovepod@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flobo Boyce is hanging with comedic actor, Mo Nariani @monariani. He's following his dream in Los Angeles and he shares his refreshing outlook on life! Plus, he plays Risky 7s for a chance to raise money for the LA Food Bank! KnewAmsterdam.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wassup-flobo/support

With a background in photojournalism and documentary, cinematographer Quyen Tran is drawn to emotional stories and giving voice to victims. But she also has a talent for shooting comedies, such as The Little Hours, the series Camping, and most recently the hit movie Palm Springs. Palm Springs is a comedy about two people trying to escape a time loop, reliving the same day over and over, like Groundhog Day. The film became hugely popular and critically acclaimed during the pandemic, probably because it resonated with everyone locked down and feeling like each day was the same. Palm Springs was shot on a relatively small budget and a pretty fast schedule, so Q was able to call in a few favors to help stretch the budget. She enjoyed working with Cristin Milioti, Andy Samberg and JK Simmons, who was a great foil for Andy Samberg's character. A great deal of the movie was actually improvised- while it was definitely scripted, there were many alternate takes that made it into the movie. Since the film is about a constantly repeating day, the actors improvising different takes kept the story fresh and each take could be a bit different each time. Q also shot a few episodes of the Netflix series Unbelievable, a true story about a young woman who is raped and then recants her story. Years later, two female detectives track the serial rapist and prove her story true. The series won a Peabody Award for showing a humanized exploration of rape survival. Q and director Lisa Cholodenko knew they wanted very literal and subjective camerawork, making the camera seem like it was always from the character Marie's point of view of being sexually assaulted. They had the actress Kaitlyn Dever block scenes in pre-production so that she could help contribute and feel comfortable in the environment. Q chose to place a camera under a table in the interrogation scene so that it could still get a close up on her face, and give a feeling of disembodiment and detachment from her body. The FX/Hulu series A Teacher explores grooming and sexual abuse, but this time with a male victim. Quyen shot the show in a naturalistic way as she did with Unbelievable. She wanted to stay true to the material and help the viewer emphasize with the victim. One of Q's passions in life is cooking and baking, and during the pandemic in her down time, Q and her friend and fellow DP, Jeanne Tyson, decided to start Doughrectors of Photography. In exchange for a donation to the LA Food Bank or other charity such as Vote Blue, patrons receive a loaf of homemade sourdough and/or cookies. Doughrectors has now donated over 100,000 meals to the L.A. Food Bank, and they continue to bake and raise money. Most recently, Quyen was shooting Maid with director John Wells in Victoria, BC. They had to follow strict COVID protocols, including quarantining for two weeks before shooting. She was able to have a lot of prep time over Zoom with the director. The crew had to have masks on at all times of course, and were tested 3 times per week, taking their time and limiting the amount of people in the space. You can check out Doughrectors of Photography and find out how you can donate and get some delicious baked goods on Instagram at @doughrectorsofphotography You can hear our previous interview with Quyen Tran: https://www.camnoir.com/ep26/ Find Quyen Tran: https://www.qtranfilms.com/ Instagram: @qgar Find out even more about this episode, with extensive show notes and links: http://camnoir.com/ep110/ Sponsored by Hot Rod Cameras: www.hotrodcameras.com Sponsored by Aputure: https://www.aputure.com/ Website: www.camnoir.com Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Twitter: @ShortEndz

Today's special episode focuses on Small Business Saturday and how to support local businesses as part of American Express annual event with a feature on local business owner Anthony Carro of Candle Delirium. The We Know Weho team also has a special reminder to give to your favorite non-profit for Giving Tuesday and are joined by local artist Marisabel Bazan who has created a unique collection of butterfly holiday ornaments with proceeds going to help Panamanian children in need. Don't miss the once a year Black Friday sale at Candle Delirium of 15% off online or in store purchases. Marisabel is also offering beautiful hand painted scarves for Black Friday on her website and instagram. SHOW LINKS: Candle Delirium Marisabel Bazan https://marisabelbazan.com/ Lady M https://www.ladym.com/ Sweet Lady Jane https://sweetladyjane.com/ Cake Monkey https://www.cakemonkey.com/ Bottega Louie https://www.bottegalouie.com/pages/west-hollywood-updated Gelato Festival https://www.gelatofestival.store/ Joan's on Third https://joansonthird.com/ Violet Grey https://www.violetgrey.com/ Book Soup https://www.booksoup.com/ Mystery Pier Books http://www.mysterypierbooks.com/ John & Pete's http://www.johnandpetes.com/ Sweetzer Cellars https://www.sweetzercellars.com/ Pleasure Chest https://thepleasurechest.com/store-locations/los-angeles Empty Vase https://emptyvase.com/ The RealReal https://www.therealreal.com/ Atacama Home https://atacamahome.com/ James Perse Robertson House https://www.jamesperse.com/furniture/flagship-store/robertson Hollywood Glam Furniture https://www.hollywoodglamfurniture.com/ LA Food Bank https://www.lafoodbank.org/ LBGT Center Senior Pantry https://lalgbtcenter.org/ Project Angel Food https://www.angelfood.org/ Meals on Wheels https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/ Trevor Project https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ APLA https://aplahealth.org/ American Lung Association https://www.lung.org/ Usbg Foundation https://www.usbgfoundation.org/

Ever wonder what it's like being an influencer? Curious to hear more from a top blogger and content creator? Would you be surprised that one could find an imbalance in all that glitz and glam....? On Episode 12 of Chat With Betty you will learn from Elaine Chaya, a Persian Jewish babe who shares all things with love to inspire you to be YOU. With over 93K following, she's definatly figured it all out... Elaine started off mainly focusing on fashion and creating her brand (formerly known as @fashionlaine). But over time, she want to find a way to implement her everyday type self into the content and inspire colorful and brightness not just through pictures but through actions and words. She created the “Woke Up This Way Challenge” that encouraged people to “bring realness back to social media” and the Class of Quarantine 2020 movement that reminded people that we're really “all in this together” in a fun cheeky graduating class type way while tying it to a pay it forward partnership with the LA Food Bank to provide meals to people in need during these times. "My journey has shown me, and what I hope for it to show others, how there are so many ways that you can go about being you and expressing your messages with the world." Elaine Chaya, changing the game and bringing a whole new meaning to "Influencing" on Chat With Betty The Podcast Episode Find Elaine Chaya on instagram @elainechaya ! * Remember to FOLLOW us and send a review! @bettygulko @chatwithbetty * For Inquiries: chatwithbettypodcast@gmail.com * --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/betty-gulko/support

Doug welcomes his comedian friends Greg Proops and Tig Notaro and last year's LA Food Bank charity auction winner Larry Zerner back to the show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.