Podcast appearances and mentions of Lady Gaga

You can't believe everything you read. You can't believe everything you see online. And if some conspiracy theorists are right, you can't even trust your favourite songs. In Part 3 of Music's Greatest Conspiracies, we take a journey through some of the music world's strangest rabbit holes. Is the standard 440 Hz tuning of modern music actually a tool for mind control? Did JonBenét Ramsey somehow grow up to become Katy Perry? Was the Laurel Canyon scene influenced by intelligence agencies? And did shadowy forces help push rock music out of the spotlight at the end of the 1990s?  Along the way, we'll look at government surveillance of punk rock, theories surrounding Sid Vicious, rumours about Lady Gaga, the mystery of Andrew W.K., and whether today's viral "industry plants" are really just clever marketing in the age of social media.  Some of these stories contain a grain of truth. Others are completely wild. But all of them reveal something about our fascination with fame, power, hidden agendas, and the search for answers behind the music we love. Just don't blame us if you start looking at your playlist a little differently afterward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Between Microsoft, Meta, Apple and Amazon, who emerged from a big week for tech earnings unscathed? And how did Jersey Mike's stock trade post-IPO? Plus, why did Universal Music Group lose a quarter of its value? Host Shradha Dinesh discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Between Microsoft, Meta, Apple and Amazon, who emerged from a big week for tech earnings unscathed? And how did Jersey Mike's stock trade post-IPO? Plus, why did Universal Music Group lose a quarter of its value? Host Shradha Dinesh discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

01. David Guetta, Sia, Morten - Titanium (Record Mix) 02. Bob Sinclar, Kiesza - I Can't Wait (Record Mix) 03. Calvin Harris, Ellie Goulding - I Need Your Love (Record Mix) 04. Alok, Gryffin, Julia Church - Never Letting Go (Record Mix) 05. Ofenbach, Norma Jean Martine - Overdrive (Record Mix) 06. Kddk, Alex Alta - 1&2 (Record Mix) 07. Diplo, Maren Morris - 42 (Record Mix) 08. Don Diablo, R3hab, Neeka - Disco Marathon 09. Oneil, Kanvise, Ercodes - Smalltown Boy (Record Mix) 10. Anyma, Joji - Beautiful (Record Mix) 11. Zhu - In the Morning! (Record Mix) 12. Argy, Omnya - Aria (Record Mix) 13. Dr Kucho!, Gregor Salto, Oliver Heldens - Can't Stop Playing (Record Mix) 14. DJ Louis - Let Me Blow Ya Mind 15. Avicii - Levels (Record Mix) 16. ONE-T, Ywy, Nika - The Way To Love (Record Mix) 17. Robin Schulz, Ilsey - Headlights (Record Mix) 18. Zerb, Ty Dolla $ign, Wiz Khalifa - Location (Record Mix) 19. Sebastian Ingrosso, Tommy Trash, John Martin - Reload (Record Mix) 20. Pupa Nas T, James Hype, Denise Belfon - Work (Record Mix) 21. Tujamo, Azteck, Inna - Freak (Record Mix) 22. Sean Paul, Odd Mob - Get Busy 23. Fisher - Losing It (Record Mix) 24. Topcover - First Day (Record Mix) 25. Ben Delay - I Never Felt So Right (Record Mix) 26. Kygo, Ava Max, Tiesto - Whatever (Record Mix) 27. DJ Snake, Bipolar Sunshine - Paradise (Record Mix) 28. Junior Jack - Stupidisco (Record Mix) 29. Mind Electric - Things You Say (Record Mix) 30. Klaas - The Way (Record Mix) 31. Disclosure - She's Gone, Dance On 32. Jonas Blue, Jp Cooper - Perfect Strangers (Record Mix) 33. Fedde Le Grand - Got Your Money (Record Mix) 34. Swedish House Mafia, Pharell - One (Your Name) (Record Mix) 35. Hugel, Topic, Arash, Daecolm - I Adore You (Record Mix) 36. Maruv, Boosin - Drunk Groove (Record Mix) 37. Garas, Eugenio Fico - Perfect 38. Shane Codd - Get Out My Head (Record Mix) 39. Oceana, Bodybangers - Endless Summer (Record Mix) 40. The Chemical Brothers, De Soffer - Go (Record Mix) 41. Adam Lambert - Ghost Town (Record Mix) 42. Rue Jay - I Want Your Love 43. Lunax, Mia Amare - Sweet Harmony (Record Mix) 44. Bebe Rexha, David Guetta - Sad Girls (Record Mix) 45. Bausa - Magnetic (Record Mix) 46. Tony Igy, Vicetone - Astronomia (Record Mix) 47. Alle Farben, Rene Miller - Body Talk (Record Mix) 48. Avalan Rokston, Alex Caspian - Something to Believe In (Record Mix) 49. Dynoro, Gigi D'agostino - In My Mind... (Record Mix) 50. Lola Young, Ted Bear - Messy (Record Mix) 51. Faul, Wad, Pnau - Changes (Record Mix) 52. Bob Sinclar, Steve Edwards, Fisher - World, Hold On (Record Mix) 53. Shouse, Vintage Culture - take me (to the sunrise) (Record Mix) 54. Alok, Jess Glynne - Summer's Back (Record Mix) 55. Block & Crown, Daisy - Mr Vain (Record Mix) 56. Global Deejays, Jenia Smile, Ser Twister - The Sound Of San Francisco (Record Mix) 57. Calvin Harris, Benny Blanco - I Found You (Record Mix) 58. Don Diablo - The Way I Are (Record Mix) 59. Armin Van Buuren - Es Vedra (Record Mix) 60. Alesso, Sacha - Destiny (Record Mix) 61. Philip George - Wish You Were Mine (Record Mix) 62. Vize - Wait (Alibi Blue) (Record Mix) 63. Lady Gaga, DJ Dark - The Dead Dance (Record Mix) 64. Killteq, D.hash, Vallhee - I Like It (Record Mix) 65. Afrojack, Aloe Blacc - In My World 66. Avicii - Fade into Darkness (Record Mix) 67. Anyma, Ejae - Out Of My Body (Record Mix) 68. Oliver Heldens, Riton, Vula - Turn Me On (Record Mix) 69. Ava Max - Don't Click Play (Record Mix) 70. Imany, Ivan Spell, Daniel Magre - You Will Never Know (Record Mix) 71. Daft Punk - Around The World (Record Mix) 72. Meduza, Henry Camamile - Don't Wanna Go Home (Record Mix) 73. Zerb, The Chainsmokers, Ink - Addicted (Record Mix) 74. Duke Dumont - Won't Look Back (Record Mix) 75. Richard Grey, Kamafro - No Scrubs (Record Mix) 76. Lost Frequencies, Janieck Devy - Reality (Record Mix) 77. Kygo, Max Mcnown - Take Me Back (Record Mix) 78. James Hype, Kim Petras - Drums (Record Mix) 79. Baauer - Calling Out For U (Record Mix) 80. Faul & Wad, Nico & Vinz, Altego, Old Jim - How I Feel (Am I Wrong) (Record Mix) 81. Amor - Tell Me (Record Mix) 82. Leony, Calum Scott - Stay (Record Mix) 83. Hypaton, David Guetta, La Bouche - Be My Lover (Record Mix) 84. Bassjackers, KSHMR, Sirah - Memories (Record Mix) 85. Don Diablo - Momentum (Record Mix) 86. Shouse, Cub Sport - Only You (Record Mix) 87. Bebe Rexha, Faithless - New Religion (Record Mix) 88. Basto!, Yves V - Cloud Breaker (Record Mix) 89. Hugel, Alleh, Yorghaki - una noche con hugel (Record Mix) 90. Showtek, Smack, Sam Gray - Take My Heart Away (Record Mix) 91. Otnicka - Celebrate the Love (Record Mix) 92. Imanbek, Sofia Reyes, Luisa Sonza - NOT U (Record Mix) 93. Hurts, Purple Disco Machine - Wonderful Life '25 (Record Mix) 94. Lost Culture, Morfi, Carine - Lean On (Record Mix) 95. Doechii, DJ Dark - Anxiety (Record Mix) 96. Joezi, Lizwi - Amathole (Record Mix) 97. Argy, Omiki - WIND (Record Mix) 98. Relanium, Deen West - Leel Lost (Record Mix) 99. Adam Port, Stryv, Malachii, Switch Disco - Move (Record Mix) 100. Diplo, Miguel - Don't Forget My Love (Record Mix) 101. Aaron Smith, Luvli, Krono - Dancin' (Record Mix) 102. Goodboys, Nu Aspect, Avaion - Blindspot (Record Mix) 103. Gorgon City, Mk - There for You (Record Mix) 104. DJ Louis, Sweetpower - Billie Jean (Record Mix) 105. Calvin Harris, Rag'n'bone Man - Giant (Record Mix) 106. Sonny Fodera, D.O.D, Poppy Baskcomb - Think About Us (Record Mix) 107. Rain Radio, DJ Craig Gorman - Talk About (Record Mix)

We all have our off days, including the most beloved and successful among us. Of course, we tend to let our heroes off the hook by looking the other way and pretending their missteps never happened.   Take your favorite singers and bands, for instance. Maybe they did an album that you quietly avoid or they released a hit song you can't bring yourself to play anymore. We just pretend those inferior works don't exist and go on loving the performers who make us happy.   But this week, the hosts of the podcast "How We Heard It" boldly criticize the best of the best artists in music, because nobody's perfect and it isn't honest to pretend they are.   So during this episode they reveal some of the worst releases (albums and singles) from some of the best artists.   No one is spared. They look at the worst work from rock's earliest legends like the Beatles, the Beach Boys, the Who and Bob Dylan and move on to everyone from Elton John and Michael Jackson to R.E.M. and Prince. And if that's too much testosterone for you, they pick at the worst from iconic women singers like Whitney Houston, Madonna and Mariah Carey, and they even isolate the least-impressive releases from the biggest figures in modern popular music such as Taylor Swift, Drake, Lady Gaga and Beyonce.   It's important to note that no one is saying these aren't amazing artists who've created music that millions will forever cherish. The show's hosts are just saying that once in a while even our favorite performers churn out something that's not worth more than a shrug and a "meh."   Think about your favorite singer or band. There's got to be something they did that you aren't crazy about.   Right?

Plus: Anthropic says its AI models hacked three companies during tests. And shares of Universal Music Group plunge as streaming and subscription revenue slows. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Purple Pants Podcast | Casual Tea: Conspiracies, Comebacks & Chaos The tea is flowing this week as Brice is joined by investigative journalist Justin Carter for another episode of Casual Tea. The duo dives into Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt 30th anniversary celebration, reflecting on his recent New York performances and upcoming international shows while unpacking the latest theories surrounding Beyoncé's long-awaited Act III era, a rumored Lady Gaga collaboration, and whispers of a Destiny's Child reunion. They also break down the newest developments in the Nolan Wells case before turning to the conversation surrounding Taco Bell, the recent diarrhea outbreak, and the public back-and-forth involving the FDA and CDC. Finally, they react to the internet buzzing over LeBron James “officially joining” the Philadelphia 76ers. From conspiracy theories to breaking headlines and plenty of laughs along the way, it's another unfiltered episode of Casual Tea you won't want to miss. You can also watch along on Brice Izyah’s YouTube channel to watch us break it all down https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g LISTEN: Subscribe to the Purple Pants podcast feed  WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Previously on the Purple Pants Podcast Feed: Purple Pants Podcast Archives

Purple Pants Podcast | Casual Tea: Conspiracies, Comebacks & Chaos The tea is flowing this week as Brice is joined by investigative journalist Justin Carter for another episode of Casual Tea. The duo dives into Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt 30th anniversary celebration, reflecting on his recent New York performances and upcoming international shows while unpacking the latest theories surrounding Beyoncé's long-awaited Act III era, a rumored Lady Gaga collaboration, and whispers of a Destiny's Child reunion. They also break down the newest developments in the Nolan Wells case before turning to the conversation surrounding Taco Bell, the recent diarrhea outbreak, and the public back-and-forth involving the FDA and CDC. Finally, they react to the internet buzzing over LeBron James “officially joining” the Philadelphia 76ers. From conspiracy theories to breaking headlines and plenty of laughs along the way, it's another unfiltered episode of Casual Tea you won't want to miss. You can also watch along on Brice Izyah's YouTube channel to watch us break it all down https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g Previously on the Purple Pants Podcast Feed:Purple Pants Podcast Archives LISTEN: Subscribe to the Purple Pants podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Die Arte-Doku „Lady Gaga – My Songs. My Life“ von Schyda Vasseghi folgt dem Weg der Künstlerin anhand ihrer Musik. Und zeigt, dass Lady Gaga schon lange eine Ikone der queeren Popkultur ist. Und ihre Kunst brennend aktuell.

DeathbyRomy joins Scott Lipps for an honest conversation about her journey from growing up in California to becoming one of alternative music's most unique voices. She discusses her new single “2468,” meeting Lady Gaga as a child, Kanye West's influence, being bullied growing up, signing her first record deal, becoming an independent artist, navigating viral success, mental health, touring with Limp Bizkit, collaborating with Palaye Royale, her love of Björk, the future of rock music, favorite horror films, and what's next. Subscribe for more conversations with the biggest names in music, film, fashion and culture. 0:00 Intro 1:38 "2468" — The New Single 2:46 Growing Up in California 6:03 Kanye West 7:48 Meeting Lady Gaga as a Kid & Love of Japan 11:42 Hannah Montana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Video Version: What does it actually mean when disability advocacy is “level funded”? What are federal appropriations, and why are they such a big deal for disability rights? On this episode of National Disability Radio, Alden Blevins (Communications Manager), Stephanie Flynt McEben (Public Policy Analyst), and Eric Buehlmann (Deputy Director for Public Policy) pull back the curtain on the federal funding process and what it means for the Protection and Advocacy (P&A) network. They discuss the successful FY26 funding fight, why advocacy on Capitol Hill matters, and how everyday people can help. You also get the added bonus of hill-day survival tips, advocacy myths and truths, and a very important debate about coffee and tea. Transcript: Alden Blevins: Hello, and welcome to National Disability Radio. I am here today with two wonderful people who are about to introduce themselves. I am Alden Blevins, Communications Manager here at NDRN. I have my own lived experience with disability and I’m really glad to be here today. What about you guys? Who are you, What do you do? Stephanie Flynt…: Yeah, I’m Stephanie Flynt McEben. I am also one of your hosts of the podcast and NDRN’s Public Policy Analyst. And I have beef with a music streaming app, and I’m not going to talk about which one, but let’s just say that this [00:00:30] music streaming app told me that I was 67 for Christmas this year. And then it had the audacity to… Oh gosh, what was the playlist the other morning that was recommended? It was Old Camping Man Sunday Morning, and it was really weird. Why? I don’t listen to old camping man music unless James Taylor and Chappell Roan and Taylor Swift count as that. But anyway, hope everybody else is having a good day. And hey, if Spotify thinks [00:01:00] you’re old, you’re just… I don’t know. You’re young at heart, anyway. Alden Blevins: I think it clocked my age exactly. And I must say that I listened to a lot of Lady Gaga and Kesha in the last year. Stephanie Flynt…: Yes. Alden Blevins: And to be fair- Stephanie Flynt…: You were in the 2010’s era. Alden Blevins: They were still the two most popular artists when I was graduating from high school, so they clocked me. They clocked me for sure. Stephanie Flynt…: Oh my gosh. Time to introduce Eric, who is our Deputy Executive [00:01:30] Director for Public Policy. How are you doing? It’s great for you to be here. Eric Buehlmann: Great, it’s wonderful to be here. Evidently, your phone must be listening to my music then in that way [inaudible 00:01:44] Stephanie Flynt…: Maybe so. I don’t know what’s going on, but I don’t know how I feel about it. And also, I guess… I don’t know. I guess the Spotify age thing is eclectic because my top artist was Taylor Swift, so I don’t know. Anywho. Eric Buehlmann: So I’m Eric Buehlmann. I’m the Deputy Executive [00:02:00] Director for Public Policy. As Stephanie said, my first choice is not Taylor Swift, but my wife listens to it a lot. So when I’m in the car with her, that’s what I’m listening to. Alden Blevins: This is National Disability Radio. We are the official podcast of the National Disability Rights Network. The National Disability Rights Network works in Washington DC and around the country on behalf of the protection [00:02:30] and advocacy systems, the P&As and the client assistance programs or CAP. We are the nation’s largest provider of legal advocacy services for people with disabilities. The first thing we want to talk about is some big and good news. The P&A network was funded for the rest of FY26. Can we get a hallelujah? Stephanie Flynt…: Yay, woo-hoo! Alden Blevins: The first thing I was just going to ask is, Eric, can you explain to us why it’s a big deal that we were funded and level funded, [00:03:00] and kind of what it took for us to get to this point? Eric Buehlmann: In terms of being able to, why we were able to do this, it’s really our members reaching out to all the representatives, all the senators, making the case, all the good work that the P&As and the CAPs do, and showing all the examples and saying, “Look, if you don’t fund us, this is what’s going to happen, is that person with a disability is not going to be able to get accessible housing or accessible transportation, or the student’s going to be able to go to school or someone’s going to have an assistive [00:03:30] technology device or rampant abuse and neglect are going to be occurring in either the community or institution.” So they made those cases. Congress said, “We agree with you.” And the best we could hope for at this time was at least maintaining our funding and not losing it. Alden Blevins: I think it’s really important to remember that this is not just numbers on a spreadsheet, this has real world impacts on peoples’ lives, the lives of people with disabilities, whether or not they can access enforcement of their civil rights, so [00:04:00] super important. Stephanie Flynt…: Absolutely. Alden Blevins: Just to peel back the curtain and give a little more context for some of our listeners, I just want to go ahead and ask the kind of general question of what are federal appropriations and what does that really mean when we talk about them? Stephanie Flynt…: Yeah, sure. I’m happy to jump in a little bit here. Essentially what federal appropriations are is how Congress allocates funding. And so essentially, there is a long process as Eric kind of talked through a little bit [00:04:30] earlier, in terms of everything that’s been going on with the budget. And so individuals are able to make various appropriations requests to their office. But essentially in a nutshell, it’s essentially just how we get the funds that we need in order to do the work that we do. Alden Blevins: And just kind of practically, what are the steps in an appropriations process or what can people kind of expect out of appropriation season? Oh Stephanie Flynt…: Oh my goodness. Okay, so usually, [00:05:00] of course in the spring, we usually see a big influx of appropriations forms, which, we’re starting to kind of see that now with the House setting their committee deadlines for appropriations, so we’re starting to kind of see an influx of that now. In the Senate, we’ll probably see that a little bit later on as that comes down. But usually the offices will set their personal deadlines, their committee deadlines. And then the appropriations bills, just kind of depending on where they sit, which, all of ours sit on the subcommittee for Labor, [00:05:30] Health and Human Services, Education and related agencies on both the House and the Senate side on the Appropriations Committee. And so there will be a House markup usually around June, as well as a Senate markup in July with the hope that we are able to go ahead and pass the appropriations, the funding that we need for the next fiscal year that starts on October 1st. Alden Blevins: My next one is just why do you guys think advocacy on Capitol Hill matters [00:06:00] during appropriation season? The regular person might not realize how important this is and why. Stephanie Flynt…: Yeah. In my experience, like you said, Alden, a lot of people don’t realize how important and how crucial that kind of advocacy is. But really and truly, that kind of advocacy is what helps us acquire our funding for services, particularly advocacy. So it’s definitely super important to be continuing to follow up with your members. Of course, meeting with your members if you can, [00:06:30] and their staff. Having a steady contact in their offices, things like that. And even just building those relationships in my viewpoint is a good form of advocacy and just making sure that they know who you are, they know what your programs do. They know how it benefits folks in their state/district, et cetera, et cetera, the constituency that they serve. So just making sure that, those points. Eric Buehlmann: And the specific, the biggest requirement is staff [00:07:00] are always seeking information. You’re covering hundreds of programs, multiple issues. They don’t know everything that is going on. They can’t track everything at the same time because they just have information overload. So putting a face with a person, with the story, with the request in front of them makes the biggest difference, because then the staff begins to know who you are. But otherwise, they’re just overloaded with how much material they’re trying to cover and how much stuff they’re trying to do. And if you’re not in front of them, I mean, as [00:07:30] it’s basically said, if you’re not talking to them, you’re on the menu, you’re not the one that’s providing them the information. Stephanie Flynt…: You’re not at the table, you’re on the menu, yeah. Alden Blevins: That makes a lot of sense to me. I was also just going to ask, we’re all so excited and grateful that we were level funded for FY26, but what does level funding really mean? What has that looked like over the last couple years? And having that level or that stagnant funding, what does that mean in terms of the [00:08:00] P&A’s services or the take home impact? Eric Buehlmann: It’s difficult for the P&As because level funding really is in a way, a kind of a cut. Costs are going up continually, healthcare costs are going up. Cost of travel, cost of everything is going up. So level funding ultimately means that they’re able to do less or they may need to shift from doing as much individual case work to more systemic work where you’re helping multiple people by solving one problem. [00:08:30] So level funding is great, especially when you’re facing the potential of cuts. But ultimately if you do that for many, many years, it ultimately means that the P&As and the CAPs will have less staff and able to serve less people. Alden Blevins: Now that we’ve kind of grounded ourselves in a little bit of how this process works, we’re going to talk about the larger policy landscape that we’re all living in right now. What are some of the disability policy concerns we saw come to a head in 2025 and how do we think [00:09:00] that might influence our policy landscape for the rest of 2026? Stephanie Flynt…: Oh my goodness. Do you want to start or do you want me to? Eric Buehlmann: You go first. Stephanie Flynt…: Oh, goodness. I think for me, the biggest thing that comes to mind is the dismantling of the Department of Education. We’ve definitely seen different things that have kind of gone ahead in that regard. And so obviously, there’s a lot of different concerns that are there in those types of things. And so [00:09:30] just continuing to monitor that and what all of that looks like. Of course, I’ll leave a little bit of the healthcare stuff to Eric since that’s more of his specialty, but of course, that is something that I would be remiss not to mention. The various concerns around the Medicaid work requirements that will be taking effect and how that’s going to impact our community. So there are definitely a lot of different policies and a lot of different things that you don’t think about necessarily intersecting with [00:10:00] the disability community, but that are still having impacts on the disability community, particularly those who are members of multiple marginalized communities. Eric Buehlmann: I think building on that for Stephanie is, it’s not just the Medicaid work requirements that are going to hit people. It’s just the massive amounts of cuts to the amount of funding that the states are getting. It’s sort of a partnership between states and the federal government. And if the federal government cuts their share of funding, it means states are going to be cutting their share of funding. And what those cuts [00:10:30] really mean in the long run is that unfortunately, not required services or waiver services are going to be the ones that are going to get hit. If they have to do it, the state will pay for it. If they don’t have to do it and the state’s not willing to put up the money, then those services are going to go away. And in our case, that means home and community-based services for the most part. So not only are a number of people going to get kicked off of Medicaid because they’re having problems following the work requirements or understanding [00:11:00] what the work requirements are and/or having to go through getting re-certified every six months rather than every year, that’s going to mean more people are going to be kicked off. On top of it, you add in all the cuts and the states are going to look around and say, “Well, we’re losing $1 billion,” let’s say, in California, I think is the number they said. “How are we going to make up that gap?” And what they’re going to do is they’re going to say, “Well, these are required and required in the Medicaid program is institutionalized care versus [00:11:30] the ones that we choose to do on our own, which is home and community-based services. Well, if we have to do it, we’ll have to pay for it.” And that means there’s a gap and that gap is going to come out of home and community-based services. Alden Blevins: Yeah. And I think this is kind of a great connection to that home and community-based services piece. I was going to kind of ask, generally speaking, what themes might we be seeing in Congress right now that could affect P&A programs or disability justice as a whole? Eric Buehlmann: I do think one issue [00:12:00] that we’re encountering is more and more members that may not understand disability as well, or what the desires of people with disabilities are, and may listen to not just the person with a disability, they may be listening to their guardians or they may be listening to their parents. Not saying that they don’t know what the person with a disability wants, but if you want to go to the source, the source is the person with a disability. So I think one of the themes, and I think this is why it’s critically important for people with disabilities to be involved in these discussions and [00:12:30] doing this advocacy, is you’ve got to put yourself front and center. And you have to say, “This is what I desire, this is what I want. I want to live in the community, I want to live at home. I want to be able to work in an integrated environment. I don’t want to be paid subminimum wage.” And if they’re not hearing from people with disabilities about that, then that’s a problem. And I think what we’re seeing is sort of a return to sort of the old way of thinking, sort of pre-IDEA, pre-ADA. And people with disabilities should be [00:13:00] off to the side and not at the forefront. And so I think that theme is carrying over in a lot of the ways Congress and the administration are looking at these issues. And I think in terms of other themes, it’s, “We got to save money somewhere.” And their ideas of trying to save money is to cut programs, which actually in the long run, costs more. It costs more to be served in an institution than it costs to live and get served in the community. And [00:13:30] so we’ve really got to be making those cases. I think those are two themes that I’m thinking of. Stephanie Flynt…: Yeah, for sure. And I think that another theme really is just broader justice in the civil rights community, just not completely and fully understanding disability. And so I definitely think that if we’re not careful with everything going on, we definitely could regress back a little bit more into the medical model as opposed to the social model. And I think that some of the demonstration in the legislation [00:14:00] that could potentially be introduced, and of course that we are closely monitoring and making sure that we’re continually keeping an eye out. And of course, we’ll keep folks in the network apprised of those things. But all that to say, I think that’s kind of a demonstrated action when it comes to their understanding of what disability is. Alden Blevins: I love what you guys said, especially about people with disabilities being front and center and telling their own stories and determining, [00:14:30] telling the world what they really want and seek out in their lives. I think that that’s so important for people with disabilities to be in the driver’s seat. For those of you who don’t know, we do have a saying in the disability community that is, “Nothing about us without us.” So kind of speaking about some of the messages that have been happening in the last year, we know that a lot of things have become very polarized throughout the last year, 2025. What opportunities do you guys see for collaboration towards [00:15:00] a better future for people with disabilities? What efforts might be a good target for bipartisan support? Stephanie Flynt…: Yeah. I think for me, definitely always on the hunt for bipartisan opportunity. Because the truth of the matter is that disability, even though it is being portrayed as a partisan issue, it’s not a partisan issue. It’s a nonpartisan issue. And so just kind of keeping that in mind as we continue to do this policy work. I think [00:15:30] what it boils down to really, at least a part of it, is messaging. Because looking at the issues that are in the disability community, because they’re nonpartisan, I think that really, it comes down to it’s not about what you’re saying, it’s how you’re saying, it’s how you’re presenting it. When we’re talking to different offices, we want to emphasize different things that they are most concerned about or that may matter most to their particular constituency or the folks [00:16:00] with disabilities that they may serve. Those would be my things, but I definitely, even though it can be challenging at times, definitely just continuing to keep hope there. Eric Buehlmann: I mean, there’s always a lot of different things. And as Stephanie said, you have to sort of tailor your message around what people are interested in. I mean, things like the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act, I think there’s a large number of people, and we’ve seen it in the states, they’re phasing out the subminimum wage, even in some [00:16:30] very conservative states. And so that’s something that’s garnered bipartisan support, that people should be paid at least the minimum wage for the work they’re doing. And that they should be integrated into the employment environment and not just in segregated workshops. We were able to get a Republican co-sponsor for the Keeping All Students Safe Act this year, which would place some kind of federal restrictions on the use of restraint and seclusion in schools and provide money for [00:17:00] training, which is critically important so that the teachers know and the school personnel know what they do when they’re encountering tough situations. There’s a number of bills. I mean, ultimately disability is very bipartisan and it impacts everybody. So usually whether you’re a Republican, a Democrat or Independent, you either have a family member or know someone very close to you that has a disability. So you just got to frame the message right. Alden Blevins: I love that you guys both mentioned messaging and disability [00:17:30] being affecting everyone. That’s part of my core messaging that I always try to put out there, is that disability can come for anybody. You can be a person who has no disabilities one morning and your situation could be different by that evening, depending on what happens to you in your life. And even as you age throughout the lifespan, most of us are going to experience some degree of disability in our lives. So advocating for this [00:18:00] community now when you have the chance to is only going to benefit you when you inevitably become a part of it. I think that’s really important to remember. My kind of last question on this topic is just, what do you think you would want policymakers today to know most about our programs at the P&As? Stephanie Flynt…: I’m going to yield to the executive overseer to start. Eric Buehlmann: I mean, I think our members are hidden gems. I think that’s the biggest [00:18:30] thing, is that most people don’t know what a protection advocacy agency is and/or what it does. As I’ve said many times in my stories is I had met the Executive Director of the Vermont P&A for many times when I worked up on the Hill. Had no idea he worked for the Protection & Advocacy Agency. Talked to him about housing, talked to him about employment, talked to him about all these different things, had no idea that there was a Protection and Advocacy Agency. My second day at the job, I go into an NDRN board meeting and there he is, [00:19:00] sitting there. And I’m like, “Oh, that’s what a Protection & Advocacy Agency… Because I didn’t have a clue. So I think we’re sort of a hidden gem. And I think really, the big thing is that the P&As do a lot of work that other agencies can’t. We have these really strong… I hate saying we, but our members have strong authorities to go in and investigate and monitor for abuse and neglect. If that’s going on, they can go in unannounced. They could do these kinds of investigations that other places can’t. There are [00:19:30] story after story of the police being kept out of certain places or Child Protective Services or Adult Protective Services. But the P&A goes in and is able to sort of expose that abuse and neglect. And that’s really the important thing. And I think people just need to know they exist. But there’s more than just the systemic work. Individually, they are helping people around employment or education or accessible transportation and housing. So I just think there are ultimately hidden gems the more [00:20:00] you delve into it. And as you said, Alden, everyone’s going to become, in my opinion, a member of the disability community at one time in their life or not. Could be permanently, could be temporarily if you break your leg or something like that. And now all of a sudden, you begin to realize that yeah, curb cuts do make a heck of a lot of sense. And yes, automatic doors are very helpful and all those kinds of things. And so we just need to do a better job of sort of explaining the beauty of the work the P&As do and that [00:20:30] it’s not just these giant exposes of abuse and neglect, but there’s all the little individual work that they do that’s extremely important to families and people with disabilities. Alden Blevins: We know in this world that policy is never static. There’s always a lot coming at us, coming at you guys, to kind of figure out and think about how it impacts our community. So my next question is just what do we think might be coming in the landscape of 2026? [00:21:00] It’s hard to speculate, but what should we be looking ahead towards as a community? Eric Buehlmann: Election years are always a weird little duck. Stephanie Flynt…: Yes. Eric Buehlmann: Partly because Congress does not stay around that much, they like to go home and they like to campaign. Some would say they’re not here to do as much damage. But the administration’s still here, they could do plenty of damage. And so I mean, my expectation is there will not be [00:21:30] a lot that’s going to really occur. They’re going to do what they normally have to do, which is sort of the appropriations and try to get that done as well as they can before the elections. There may be some messaging bills that they try to work on, but I’m not expecting a lot of things to actually get passed and a lot of work to get done. But I think this gets back to the theme issue and that kind of discussion, which is you need to be laying the foundation for the members that are here now and those that are running, especially [00:22:00] in someone in a seat where a member’s retiring or if there’s an open seat. And you need to be making sure the candidates understand the needs and desires and wishes of people with disabilities so that when they do come here, they already have at least some based foundation. So I would really look at ’26 as you got to focus on funding because that’s going to have to happen no matter what. And then making sure that your candidates and then making sure that your members of Congress understand about disabilities so that when [00:22:30] they come back next year, that they’re really almost ready to get going on the issues of importance. Stephanie Flynt…: Yeah. Alden Blevins: So much of what we do is kind of playing a little bit of defense about whatever is going on in the larger policy landscape or the news cycle of that week. But we obviously also have our own policy priorities that we would like to see and that we would like movement on in the next year. So I was just going to ask, what are NDRN’s top three [00:23:00] public policy priorities? Eric Buehlmann: I think if you’re looking in the proactive world, that’s tough in this day and age. I think our policy priorities tend to be much more in the defensive world now, Which is, there’s sort of a 1A and a 1B. You always have the money aspect of it, the appropriations aspect of it, and making sure that our members have hopefully increased funding, but at least level funding. The second, as I talked about before, is our members have amazingly strong authorities [00:23:30] to sort of ferret out abuse, neglect, fraud and waste. And we got to make sure that those aren’t reduced. And so that’s sort of the other big thing. I think structurally, we’re looking at the administration and saying, “We need to make sure that disability is still centered here.” The Department of Education is extremely important for students with disabilities and the amount of work they do. And around employment because the vocational rehabilitation system is there. Health and Human [00:24:00] Services impacts people with disabilities in huge, humongous ways. And so we got to make sure that those structures stay strong, that are providing the training, the technical assistance, the support to all the different programs that support people with disabilities and that they’re strong. Alden Blevins: Yeah, absolutely. I heard education, I heard healthcare. I think these are all bread and butter issues for us and for the community at large. [00:24:30] It can just be tricky to decide when and where to focus your attention. Stephanie Flynt…: Right. And also too, again, going back to that, how do we mesh the priorities in a way that we could potentially try to work with folks and get stuff done? And I think that that’s kind of where that point of collaboration comes in. Figuring out what the priorities of various offices are and see, how can we kind of mesh ours together? Where’s the common ground? What can we work together [00:25:00] on in order to make things better for disabled folks? Eric Buehlmann: And I think as Stephanie said, this is where these relationships come into effect, because you have no idea what’s going to be the big issue of the day. Today it may be X, tomorrow it’s going to be Y. The day after it’s going to be Z, and the staff are just overwhelmed a little bit. But if you have those relationships with them, if something comes up and you need to get in touch with them, you shoot them that email, you send them that note [00:25:30] and they know who you are and they’re willing to look and listen to figure out what you’re saying and where it needs to fit in their priorities. They don’t know who you are, this gets back to the, if you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu, then they’re not going to understand why this is a problem because you’ve not laid that foundation. So that’s where those relationships come to be critically important, because you just never know what’s going to pop up. Alden Blevins: My next question is, what are kind of the strategies or things that [00:26:00] everyday folks can do to kind of help or support? There’s a lot of overwhelming information coming at folks on all sides. And it would just be really nice if we could know what would be most helpful in terms of getting that community support to advance our priorities. Stephanie Flynt…: I think for me, the biggest thing that I can think of there is just making sure that your voice is being heard and that you are able to kind of amplify your voice when it comes to these issues. [00:26:30] Making sure that you are reaching out to your senators and representative, things of that nature. Of course, there’s the number for the Capitol switchboard and we can certainly put that in the show notes if that’s helpful to people. But for everyday folks, it’s so interesting. I’ll be on Facebook and I’ll just see different things and it’ll be videos of people just calling their senators and representative. And it sounds scary, it sounds daunting, but I promise you, getting [00:27:00] constituent calls is definitely something that is super, super helpful in terms of advocacy there. So definitely, definitely recommend that. Eric Buehlmann: And as Stephanie said, take advantage of those action alerts, take advantage of those days. If you’re looking at your state and local legislatures, a lot of them have disability days where a number of groups will come together and they’ll go to the Capitol and they’ll talk up their issues. Take advantage of those. In terms of the federal, try to keep track of if they’re going to do a town hall or if they’re going to be having a [00:27:30] get together. And go and have a discussion with the staff and the members that are there. And then when it comes to the campaigns, get involved with the campaigns. Make sure that the candidates have some kind of disability platform as part of their work and what they’re doing. Because ultimately if you’ve, I’m going to say trained, trained them ahead of time, then when they come to Congress or they go into the state legislature, you don’t have to explain as much. You’re not having to spend your time explaining why this issue is important. [00:28:00] You get to jump to, “This is why we need to do this.” So you need to be working at those candidates. You need to be looking at their platforms and you need to be talking to them so that they know that you’re there. Alden Blevins: Absolutely. I think a lot of times people feel overwhelmed with just knowing how or why to help. And I love that you even mentioned people posting their calls onto social media, because I think that’s another avenue that folks can use. Talk to your friends, talk to your neighbors, talk to people that you talk with online about how these issues impact you [00:28:30] and your life personally. I think that hearing those stories from people with disabilities can be really impactful as well. All right, I’ve got some quicker round of questions just to kind of help folks get to know both you guys and your work. Stephanie Flynt…: Yay. Alden Blevins: The first one is just almost similar to two truths and a lie. If you could give me one myth and one truth about federal advocacy, what would you say? Eric Buehlmann: I think it’s sort of the flip side of the same coin. To me, [00:29:00] the myth that’s out there is, “My voice doesn’t matter.” And that, “Whatever I say isn’t going to be heard by the staff, isn’t going to be heard by the member and I’m not going to really have an impact.” It does. Again, as I said early on, staff are constantly looking for those sources of information. They cannot keep track of all the topics they cover, all the bills they have to do, all the differing appropriations they’re following. They can’t. They rely on the constituents to provide them information. And if you are a trusted resource and providing them good information, [00:29:30] you’ve got your in and they’ll understand and they’ll follow what you’re asking them to do as best they can. So I think that’s the myth, is that their voice doesn’t make any difference. To me, the flip side of that is the truth is it does make a difference. And so if you’re not engaged, then you’re automatically losing. The disability community needs to be and put itself front and center. Because as Alden said, people with disabilities are a majority of this country. You will eventually be a member [00:30:00] of the disability community. And so therefore, you need to make sure your voice is heard. And so I think the truth is your voice does matter, the myth is people think that it doesn’t. Stephanie Flynt…: I think for me, a myth that I would say, not as interesting as Eric’s, but I think a myth that I would say, and these are probably for people who are kind of newer or just more on the outskirts of things, is that a bill is going to pass overnight. That’s not how policy works. Usually it takes lots of reiterations of introduction [00:30:30] and stuff, but that’s how it’s designed. And so I think that’s kind of where my truth comes in or where the truth comes in for the myth versus truth, is that policy is designed to take a while, even though it can be frustrating at times, but that’s in order to ensure the appropriate checks and balances and whatnot. So no, you’re not going to enter in and pass a bill in two days. Hate to break into any hopefuls, but you know. Eric Buehlmann: No, that is a huge one. People think that policy moves at a lightning quick pace. [00:31:00] It is a snail. Stephanie Flynt…: Yep. Eric Buehlmann: It takes years. I worked eight years on election reform before we were finally able to get it through Congress. And reauthorizations, I mean, this is one of our smaller ones. The Assistive Technology Act program was last reauthorized in 2004. We finally got the next reauthorization done in 2021. So it moves slowly and you have got… I guess that’s another thing, sort of following up on what you’re saying. The truth is you have to stick to these people. Stephanie Flynt…: Yes. Eric Buehlmann: You can’t just say, ” [00:31:30] I talked about this once and it’s going to get done this year.” No, you’re probably back next year. Stephanie Flynt…: Not how it works. Eric Buehlmann: And you’re probably back the next Congress and you’re probably back the next Congress. So you will repeatedly have the same conversations. Stephanie Flynt…: Yes. Especially with staff turnover, too. There are going to be different staff members, folks may move back to the representative or the senator’s districts or their own home districts or change roles, what have you. But there can sometimes be a lot of that [00:32:00] turnover. But that can also be a good thing, too. Eric Buehlmann: But Stephanie, I think we’ve got another good truth and myth. Stephanie Flynt…: Oh, okay. Eric Buehlmann: Which is, the myth in my mind is if I feel like the member’s not supportive or following what I’m talking about and caring about disability, then it’s not worth my time. The truth is staff do a lot of work. Stephanie Flynt…: Yes. Eric Buehlmann: And you may encounter a member that is not really [00:32:30] interested in disability, doesn’t really care about disability, but the staff is very interested in disability. And so your message can get conveyed from the staff to the member. You may not always get everything exactly the way you wanted from the member, but you’ve moved him in a direction, or her, in a direction that they weren’t going to go without the staff. Stephanie Flynt…: Exactly, exactly. Staff definitely have a lot of influence when it comes to different member priorities and things like that, that might not usually be on their [00:33:00] radar, such as disability. Alden Blevins: Actually, I caught Eric saying something yesterday that I thought was so impactful. Somebody was expressing disappointment that their meeting was with a baby staffer. And I heard Eric say, “That baby staffer could be in charge in 10 years.” Stephanie Flynt…: I was going to say, like a Chief of Staff in five years- Alden Blevins: Yeah, you never know what inroads you’re making when you get into those rooms. And you should take the chance once you’re in that room, to make the case for people with disabilities. Stephanie Flynt…: Yes. Alden Blevins: This next one, I’m [00:33:30] hearing a lot of themes of perseverance, maybe having to stay on people, having to return year-to-year. This is just a silly question, but what is your Hill day fuel of choice? Is it coffee, is it tea? What keeps you going? Stephanie Flynt…: I think that mine is probably either, probably Celsius. And then I don’t know if y’all have ever had the Mary’s Gone Crackers, but I like to have little hummus things with me. And so I’ll do the Mary’s Gone Crackers with some hummus on the Hill. And so that’s really good to eat between [00:34:00] meetings and stuff, but they’re really good. They’re quinoa seed crackers, gluten-free, garlicky, basil. I don’t know, they’re really good, especially with hummus. So I guess for me, that’s my food and caffeine. Eric Buehlmann: And Stephanie no doubt, could tell any of everybody what mine is. Stephanie Flynt…: Anything gluten-free/unsweetened iced tea from McDonald’s. Eric Buehlmann: Yep, bingo. I’ve never had coffee in my life. Alden Blevins: Wow. Eric Buehlmann: Yeah, I’ve never had coffee in my life. Stephanie Flynt…: I thought you would at least- Eric Buehlmann: Nope, never had coffee in my life. Alden Blevins: Just not even curious? Stephanie Flynt…: Not a sip? Eric Buehlmann: I’m curious, [00:34:30] but I’ve never had it. I’ve now reached the age of, “Why should I now start?” Alden Blevins: This is so fair, because once you start, it’s hard to stop. Stephanie Flynt…: You’re not going to be able stop. Alden Blevins: It’s real hard to stop. Stephanie Flynt…: Especially when you find a roast that you really like. Eric Buehlmann: I’m a caffeine addict, don’t get me wrong. For many years it was Dr. Pepper, Diet Coke. Stephanie Flynt…: Diet Coke. Eric Buehlmann: Doctor said, “No.” Now I’m an unsweetened tea… Well, I’m not going to say always unsweetened tea, but it’s always usually some form of iced tea. Alden Blevins: [00:35:00] Yeah. And sometimes you sneak in the sweet tea as a treat, I assume? Eric Buehlmann: No, not really. I’m not a big fan of sweet tea. I find it too sweet. Alden Blevins: Wow. Stephanie Flynt…: You have to have the right sweet tea, though. Eric Buehlmann: Yeah, I’m not from the South. Stephanie Flynt…: I was going to say- Eric Buehlmann: I’m in Virginia, but I’m not the South. Stephanie Flynt…: They don’t make good sweet tea up in the DMV if you want good sweet. Actually, they just started carrying Milo’s at my local grocery store, so that’s what I recommend. Eric Buehlmann: I’ve seen Milos. Milos is good? Stephanie Flynt…: I love Milos, yes. Eric Buehlmann: Okay, I’ll have to get that one. Stephanie Flynt…: So good, yeah. I mean, it’s sweet, but it’s not too sweet. Anyway. Eric Buehlmann: See, I find it too sweet. I’ll [00:35:30] mix it with unsweetened iced tea at times. I grew my tea at home. And what I’ll do is I’ll pour a little lemon iced tea in and sort of mix it, but I find it too sweet. But yeah, I’ve never had coffee in my life. Coffee ice cream once or twice, but never- Stephanie Flynt…: Okay, but that’s really good. Eric Buehlmann: Nah, no. Stephanie Flynt…: No? Eric Buehlmann: No. Coffee smells great. I love the smell of coffee, but I’m not going to try it now if I can avoid it. Alden Blevins: Good for you. My next one [00:36:00] is just, what is your go-to story when speaking with folks on The Hill? Do you have a P&A story that you feel like you come back to? Do you speak about issues more generally or do you have a go-to story in your back pocket? Eric Buehlmann: Well, I mean, I think the one I always fall back on is the Kaufman House in Kansas. There was a place in Kansas. I think if you just Google Kaufman House in Kansas, you’ll find it. Basically, this is one of those examples where the P&A was the only one that got in. These [00:36:30] were a husband and wife that were running a, I guess I’d call it a group home, that were doing unspeakably horrible abuse and neglect of people with mental illness. And the state had been called in a number of times, the local people had been called in a number of times, and they just shut the door on them. The P&A went in and exposed the whole thing, basically showing what was going on there. They got convicted of a number of crimes, they were sent away to jail. To me, that’s the example that I will go [00:37:00] to a lot, is without the P&A, these people would’ve been just still going through abuse and neglect. I mean, I think the P&As are creating stories every single day, honestly. The number of reports that come out from P&As, we just got one from the Maryland… Maryland, wrong M. Minnesota P&A, about the use of seclusion with some amazing pictures of the various seclusion rooms in Minnesota that they had come upon. I think they’re occurring every single day and all these reports that are coming out. [00:37:30] Our members are in all sorts of facilities, just exposing abuse and neglect. Unfortunately, some of the stuff we really can’t talk about is they’re exposing the waste, fraud and abuse that’s occurring at times in the representative payee program because people aren’t using the benefits to the benefit of people with disabilities, to the beneficiaries. But the one, if you were going to ask me the one, it would be the Kaufman House. And Nancy Jensen testified [00:38:00] in front of Congress on the importance of the P&A program. She’s written some books on the issues that arose, but that would be the one go-to. Stephanie Flynt…: Yeah. I think for me personally, it really just varies from office to office and various priorities. I will say that one thing I do try to do before meeting with particular offices is I try to reach out to the P&A, just to see if there are any particular stories or any particular things that I should highlight going [00:38:30] on in their state for their senators or representative, or even if there’s anything specific in their district. Eric brought up the report that Minnesota did on restraint and seclusion. And one thing that staffers love is data. So if you’re able to kind of bring in a visual, say like the report or even send in a report of what’s been going on along with a story, along with data, that’s really going to get you far. And so those are things that I really [00:39:00] try to bring, just tangible stuff that they can take back to their higher ups in order to try to get different things up the chain, in order for us to get the support that we’re wanting to get from that particular office, whether the goal is co-sponsoring a particular bill or sponsoring something, or whether the goal is just general support or flagging something. Just making sure that you have those materials that folks can take back. Alden Blevins: Yeah, absolutely. And I [00:39:30] think what Eric said about the network generating stories all of the time, every day. Stephanie Flynt…: Yes. Alden Blevins: Where I sit, working in communications, is I try to share a story. At least every week, there’s a new, new story coming out about something that a P&A is doing, whether it be work related to abuse and neglect, whether it be work related to some states, they’re already talking about the Medicaid waiver programs and how they can apply some systemic advocacy to ensure that those are protected through the changes [00:40:00] coming in the Medicaid landscape. There’s just always something to be aware of that’s going on. And I think that really harnessing all of those stories together presents a really strong case for what our network is able to do. Stephanie Flynt…: Absolutely. Alden Blevins: Yeah. I’ve been told that maybe you’ll have a Hill day or appropriations pun and/or joke? Stephanie Flynt…: I always have a joke, you know this. Alden Blevins: Okay, so? Stephanie Flynt…: Oh my goodness. Alden Blevins: Let’s get a drum roll. Stephanie Flynt…: Yes. All right, [00:40:30] so it’s more of a question for Eric. Eric Buehlmann: Oh, no. Stephanie Flynt…: Are you ready? Eric Buehlmann: No, because we did not test this out beforehand. Stephanie Flynt…: Sorry, okay. How would you describe the appropriations process? Eric Buehlmann: How? Stephanie Flynt…: It’s fund. Alden Blevins: So much fun-d. Stephanie Flynt…: So much fun. Alden Blevins: So much fund. Stephanie Flynt…: Oh my goodness. Alden Blevins: Incredible. Stephanie Flynt…: But yes, that is my joke of the month. I’ll be here next month, assuming that I’m not kicked off the podcast [00:41:00] yet. Sorry, Michelle, you weren’t here for the joke, but I’m sure you’re actually laughing even though you pretend you don’t like them. Alden Blevins: Michelle is groaning from afar. Stephanie Flynt…: Yes. Alden Blevins: Yes. Eric Buehlmann: Stephanie’s puns get us through the day. Stephanie Flynt…: Yes, they do. See, I knew there was a… Yep, there we go. Alden Blevins: You got to laugh, you got to laugh. Stephanie Flynt…: Yes, exactly. Laughing is the best form of self-care when it comes to this kind of work, that’s for sure. Alden Blevins: Absolutely. It’s important to remember that congressional budgets and federal decision [00:41:30] making say a lot about whose rights are protected and whose are not, what voices are included, what voices are not. And I’m very grateful that I got the chance today to sit down with two of my amazing coworkers and hear more of their voices, get to share more about the amazing work that they do for our larger community. This has been National Disability Radio, where we highlight issues that impact people with disabilities. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and continue the [00:42:00] conversation at ndrn.org or anywhere you get your favorite podcasts. Thanks for listening. Until next time, let’s keep working together to create a world where people with disabilities can thrive. Stephanie Flynt…: Bye.

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Could fallen angels be appearing as ordinary people today?In this episode of JT's Mix Tape #90, we explore one of the most controversial biblical questions we've discussed yet. Hebrews tells believers to show hospitality because some have entertained angels without realizing it—but could the same principle apply to fallen angels?We also discuss:Tyler's celebrity identity theoriesWhy conspiracy communities often turn against themselvesThe danger of judging people without evidenceHollywood symbolism and celebrity cultureJustin Bieber, Lady Gaga and spiritual warfareJean-Michel Basquiat's mysterious influence in elite circlesDemonic deception versus biblical discernmentIron sharpening iron through respectful disagreementStrange technology involving lasers and electricityAs always, our goal isn't to create fear—but to encourage discernment rooted in Scripture.If you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share this episode with someone who enjoys deep biblical discussions.(00:00) - Are devils and angels still appearing in modern form?(01:05) - Introduction to panel and the topic of celebrity and symbolism(02:07) - Theories on shape-shifting and deception in conspiracy communities(04:25) - How misinformation floods the space of real mysteries(04:55) - Biblical basis for angelic and demonic manifestations(05:24) - The deception in celebrity identities and the influence of demons(07:25) - Leading with crazy theories to prevent truth from being seen(08:19) - Cult symbols and the trust issues in conspiracy circles(09:13) - The spiritual battle and trust in biblical truth(11:02) - The importance of disapproval, prayer, and hope for celebrities like Tyler(12:30) - The nuance of symbolism and reading between the lines(13:00) - The danger of dogmatic disagreement and promoting goodwill(16:53) - The concept of iron sharpening iron and healthy disagreement(18:11) - Suspicion and the assumption that all are ruled by deception(19:39) - The demonic hierarchy and influence on celebrities' lives and fame(23:31) - Confronting Tyler and the importance of dialogue(24:17) - The influence of secret society oaths and sacrifices(26:00) - The spiritual warfare in Hollywood and the influence of demons(30:38) - The symbolism of celebrity rituals and demonic pacts(35:03) - The occult influence behind celebrity identity and sacrifice(44:47) - The connection between popular imagery and demonic symbolism(55:28) - The hidden technology involving lasers, ether, and ancient power sources(66:17) - The significance of ancient power structures and energy manipulation(78:54) - The architecture of power and symbolic buildings, ancient and modern(111:15) - Human sacrifice rituals linked to pyramids and secret symbolism(113:48) - The connection between pyramid symbolism and human sacrifice(115:24) - The satanic symbolism in cigarette branding and corporate logos(118:00) - The influence of secret societies on the tobacco industry and health(119:33) - Concluding thoughts on history, deception, and awakeningBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jt-s-mix-tape--6579902/support.Please support our sponsor Modern Roots Life: https://modernrootslife.com/?bg_ref=rVWsBoOfcFPatreon: https://patreon.com/JT_Follows_JC?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkJESUS SAID THERE WOULD BE HATERS: https://jtfollowsjc.com/product-category/mens-shirts/JT's Hats: https://jtfollowsjc.com/product-category/hats/Coaching Program: https://www.echoesoftruthnetwork.com/joinTelegram Group: https://t.me/jtsmixtapeNew Trucker Hat: https://www.shopmmca.com/shop/p/jt-follows-jc-hat

In this episode, we will learn from Elissa Lee, OTD, OTR, an occupational therapist whose work is redefining what community health can look like at scale. Dr. Lee is the Director and Senior Advisor of Community Engagement for California Volunteers in the Office of the Governor, where she leads the Neighbor-to-Neighbor initiative. It's all about building social connection across communities and as OT practitioners, we know that connection isn't just nice to have, it's essential to health, resilience, and belonging. This conversation is a real reflection of Uncommon OT in action. Dr. Lee's work lives at the intersection of public health, policy, and community-based programming, leading national mental health campaigns with Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation and the Clinton Foundation, and designing programs around chronic care, CalAIM, and homelessness prevention. We talk about what it actually looks like to take the OT lens beyond traditional settings and apply it at a systems level, where the impact can reach entire communities. Dr. Lee's work is a reminder that OT belongs everywhere, especially in the spaces where community, connection, and health intersect.What we get into:Social connection as a core occupationHow OTs can show up in public health and policy spacesDesigning programs that meet people where they areAddressing real-world barriers like chronic illness and housing instabilityWhat Uncommon OT really looks like in practiceContact & Resources:You can find me through my work at Meet6Neighbors.com and CANeighbors.com.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elissaslee/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elissasays/https://eedition.sfchronicle.com/infinity/article_popover_share.aspx?guid=0e2c638a-85b9-46e1-a31e-dc74ee622a69&share=trueAs always, I welcome any feedback & ideas from all of you, or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsotTHANK YOU for LISTENING, FOLLOWING, DOWNLOADING, RATING, REVIEWING & SHARING “The Uncommon OT Series” Podcast with all your OTP friends and colleagues!Full Episodes and Q & A only available at:https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/the-uncommon-ot-seriesSign Up NOW for the Transitions OT Email List to Receive the FREEUpdated List of Uncommon OT Practice Settingshttps://www.wholistic-transitions.com/transitionsotTo Add Your Profile to The Uncommon OT Directory:https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/requestFor Non-Traditional OT Practice Mentorship w/ Patricia:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC3vI5OnK3mLrCXACEex-5ReO8uUVPo1EUXIi8FKO-FCfoEg/viewformHappy Listening Friends! Big OT Love!All views are mine and guests own.

This BEST of ALL WORLDS Band heavy-hitter is an iconic American drummer & session musician is one of the "most recorded drummer in music history", was voted "Top 100 Greatest Drummers of All Time” by Rolling Stone Magazine, and has played on records totalling over 300 million sales! Of course we're talking about the legendary drummer, best-selling author and speaker: Kenny AronoffKenny was inspired by The Beatles' 1964 Ed Sullivan performance  and pivoted from classical percussion to a lifelong career in rock n roll. He is best known for his 17-year tenure with John Mellencamp and his long stint with John Fogerty, but Kenny has played/recorded or toured with practically EVERYONE. Check out this list :Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings. Loretta Lynn, Tony Iommi, Alice Cooper, Smashing Pumpkins, Sting, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Steven Tyler, Celine Dion, Melissa Etheridge, Sheryl Crow, Alanis Morrisette, Avril Lavigne, BB King, Buddy Guy, Ray Charles, Joe Cocker, Skynyrd, Mellencamp, the Beatles, Buddy Rich tribute ,Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Triumph, Lady Gaga, Chickenfoot ....and now Kenny is in Sammy's Best of All Worlds band!Come hear what it was like for an overly energetic young boy growing up in Stockbridge, Massachusetts nicking Norman Rockwell's cigarettes, (almost ) shagging Norman Mailer's daughter, crashing backyard parties with Faye Dunaway, Frank Langella, Anne Bancroft and Mel Brooks, and touring the world with the RedRocker himself!Join the Bo-Hosts for an episode almost as BIG as Kenny's pipes!More on Kenny here:https://kennyaronoff.com/https://www.instagram.com/kennyaronoff/https://www.facebook.com/KennyAronoffOfficial"What is understood...NEED be discussed"Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085582159917Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebogusotisshow/?hl=enX:https://x.com/BogusOtisShowYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheBogusOtisShowTik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@thebogusotisshowConnect with the Bo-Hosts:bogusotisshow@gmail.com

Los incendios forestales mantienen en alerta el centro de la península, con un fuego descontrolado entre Madrid, Ávila y Toledo que afecta a 100.000 personas y 45.000 hectáreas. En Castellón, el incendio de la Val d'Uixó obliga a desalojar 15 municipios y a 50.000 vecinos, mientras que en Guadalajara y Barcelona los fuegos están estabilizados. El curso político finaliza con el último Consejo de Ministros antes de septiembre, centrado en casos de corrupción que rodean al gobierno, como el "caso Zapatero" y el próximo juicio a Begoña Gómez, con sospechas de financiación irregular en el Partido Socialista. Se cumple un mes de los dos terremotos que devastaron Venezuela, dejando miles de muertos y heridos, y una situación de desolación por la falta de ayuda oficial. Además, el programa repasa las nominaciones a los premios Grammy, destacando a artistas como Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar y Billie Eilish, analizando sus posibilidades en las categorías principales. Finalmente, se ...

по требованию промодж в миксе нету 15 трека и в 128 - скачать можно всё тут cloud.mail.ru/public/Ai4Z/QRxa… 1 The Human League - Don't You Want Me (Don Diablo Remix) 2 Armin van Buuren - Techno Trance 3 Benny Benassi x Dualité - California Dreamin 4 Congorock - Babylon (David Guetta x Men Machine Remix) 5 Ariana Grande x T.Trap x Axwell - We Can't Be Friends Sweet Disposition (Djs From Mars Club Bootleg) 6 Felguk - It Just Won't Do 7 Filatov x Karas - Среди Счастливых Людей 8 Karna.val - Мы в клуб 9 Don Diablo - Sound Of Da Police 10 Klaas - Close to You 11 ICEGERGERT x Zivert x Tiesto - Банк (Hardovich Blend) 12 Michael Jackson x John Legend x Kasia - Beat It All Of Me Is Us (Djs From Mars Bootleg) 13 Afrojack x Lucas & Steve - Control 14 Green Velvet - La La Land (Don Diablo Remix) 15 16 DJ Aligator x THOBY x David Chouman - Forever 17 MATTN x DJ's From Mars x Samuele Sartini - I Feel The Air 18 Bruno Mars x Lady Gaga x Dada Life x Le Shuuk - Die With A Vibe (Djs From Mars Bootleg) 19 Alessa Khin x Dikiye Sound x FUNKO! — The Drill 20 Hypaton x David Guetta x La Bouche - Be My Lover 21 Michael Gray - The Weekend (Smirnoff remix) 22 Klaas - Sadness (Crash And Burn) 23 Alex Gaudino - Destination Calabria (KAAZE Remix) 24 Global Deejays x hi-fi - No Good (Start the dance) 25 Gabry Ponte - Crusade

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Fernando Martín presenta la encuesta absurda de CADENA 100, donde Agus responde a preguntas como si Conan el Bárbaro se afeita o si un oso constipado tiene tos. En '¡Buenos días, Javi y Mar!', se debate sobre compartir recetas secretas familiares, como las migas de la madre de Mar o el bizcocho de unos amigos alemanes. Mar comparte el truco de su madre para una tortilla más esponjosa. También se analiza el "grito millennial", un recurso musical popularizado por artistas como Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Morat, Nil Moliner y Alejandro Sanz con Alicia Keys. Fernando Martín reflexiona sobre los peatones y los pasos de cebra, destacando que quienes agradecen a los conductores son más positivos. Describe varios tipos de peatones: el contemplativo, el indeciso y el que cruza con desdén, enfatizando la importancia de la precaución.

In this inspiring episode of The Brand Called You, host Mark Sadovnick speaks with Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri, Founder & Chief Vision Officer of Open Origin. From her distinguished family heritage in Bengal to founding a school for women and underprivileged children in India at the age of 18, Indrani's journey brings together global citizenship, creative innovation, and an unwavering commitment to social and environmental change.Discover how her collaborations with icons such as David Bowie, Beyoncé, and Lady Gaga, combined with her work in climate action, filmmaking, and social justice, have shaped her mission to build a more regenerative future. As the visionary behind Open Origin, Indrani shares how AI, green energy, and sustainable innovation can help solve some of humanity's greatest challenges.In this conversation, she explores the mindset shifts leaders must embrace for a regenerative future, the evolving relationship between AI and community well-being, and what it truly means to become a "good ancestor" for generations to come.Join us for an engaging discussion on leadership, purpose, innovation, sustainability, and creating lasting impact in a rapidly changing world.

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Annie and Nick discuss a myriad of topics chosen by Sidetracked listeners, answering questions such as: what's it like to be backstage at big music festivals? Why were Geese accused of being an industry plant? What songs remind them each of each other? Elsewhere, Spotify has some new proposed features, but Annie and Nick have mixed feelings about their merit. Plus, memories of the Beckhams partying late into the night at Glastonbury, how artists get paid for the many parts of their job, and who would Nick rather be - Beyoncé or Lady Gaga? Get in touch with Annie and Nick! You can send a WhatsApp to 07970082700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.ukAnd you can also stay in touch via our Instagram Channel, which you can find in the BBC Sounds Instagram. SONGS Feeder - Buck Rogers Olive - You're Not Alone Justin Bieber – Boyfriend John Lennon – Imagine Beyoncé - Deja Vu ALBUMS Geese – Getting Killed

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Welcome to another episode of Dug By Us, the new music podcast with a side of banter. In this episode we test Chris's woo and reflect on how listening back to old episodes from the 7 years of making this podcast, is an audio time capsule- kids may even study us in the future (not recommended).Chris' pick from last ep, Paradise by Black Dahlia is socks off, mind blowing. It's futuristic and classic and is bold pop that Lady Gaga wants to be making.Worm Girlz song Kill Me Like You Do is a huge step in their sound, while still represent the vibrant Brisbane music sound. In this episode, Chris looks at Danielle Spencer's new album, that showcases her artistic evolution. Listen to the song Once Upon A Time hereCassie brings in the vibrant, poptastic creation from the talented duo Haute & Freddy, with their track Fashion Over Function listen to it hereDug By Us is available to listen to wherever you get your podcasts and check in with us on socials: instagram.com/dugbyusDug By Us is presented by I Don't Blame You Media.Like what you hear? Leave us a review, it helps us reach more listeners and find some fresh blood.Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dug-by-us/id1490210326Want to crack a chat and see what we're up to on the gram? Follow us: www.instagram.com/dugbyusWatch and subscribe to Dug By Us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfzGsaFFPRW7jOhs-NA_1Uqh-EpNkA9zQDug By Us is an independent podcast, hosted by Chris Holland and Cassie Walker, produced by Cassie Walker. Dug By Us is made on stolen land. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Frank Richter ist zurück im Studiocast. Diesmal aber nicht zum Arbeiten, wie er gleich zu Beginn klarstellt, sondern zum Plaudern. Und das lohnt sich: Der Comedian und Christoph Soltmannowski teilen einen Background im People-Journalismus, und wenn zwei Ehemalige aus dieser Branche zusammensitzen, kommen Geschichten auf den Tisch, die man so noch nie gehört hat.Frank erzählt von seiner Zeit bei «Glanz & Gloria»: von der Managerin, die eine Frage nach Beatrice Eglis Kindheitsinstrument strich, weil sie «zu privat» sei. Von der Anwaltskanzlei, die pro «Schweini» 10 000 Euro forderte, weil man Bastian Schweinsteiger gefälligst beim vollen Namen zu nennen habe. Und von der Erkenntnis, dass die grössten Stars meist die unkompliziertesten sind, während das Management drumherum die Probleme macht. Christoph hält dagegen: mit einem Bond-Girl, einer Aufpasserin hinter seinem Rücken und einem Weltstar, dessen Presseassistentin keine Fotos wollte. Wegen der grauen Haare.Dazwischen geht es um das Handwerk: Wie wird aus einem TV-Journalisten ein Comedian? Frank erzählt, wie ihn das Blick Live Quiz vor die Kamera brachte und warum er sich am Ende zwischen SRF und Blick entscheiden musste. Er erklärt, weshalb schwarzer Humor in der Schweiz mainstreamtauglich verpackt sein muss, warum das deutsche Publikum schneller lacht und wieso er auf dem Land manchmal bremsen muss, damit die Pointen überhaupt ankommen. Und er hat eine Beobachtung mitgebracht, die hängen bleibt: Gen-Z-Zuschauerinnen schauen bei derben Witzen erst nach links und rechts, ob die anderen lachen. Die Lizenz zum Lachen holt man sich heute offenbar beim Sitznachbarn ab.Natürlich ist auch sein aktuelles Programm «Love My Job» Thema. Der Titel ist ironisch gemeint, denn Frank kann den LinkedIn-Hashtag nicht ausstehen: Wer vom Betriebsausflug auf den Pilatus ein Gruppenfoto mit #lovemyjob postet, will laut ihm vor allem eines, nämlich dem Chef Honig ums Maul schmieren. Über Social Media hat er trotzdem seine Meinung geändert. Sein Fazit nach dem späten Einstieg: Am Anfang ist es cringe, später ist es Content. Und es füllt die Theater.Ausserdem: Wie Sacha Baron Cohen als Ali G an sein Trump-Interview kam, warum Donald Trump überhaupt in «Home Alone 2» mitspielt, was Macaulay Culkin heute macht, wie Joel von Mutzenbecher als Regisseur mit Frank 32 Figuren samt eigener Stimme und Körperhaltung erarbeitet hat und weshalb Frank als kokainsüchtiger HR-Chef in einem Kurzfilm einen Ritterschlag erhielt.Eine Stunde über Comedy, Promis und die Frage, wie viel Inszenierung in der Spontaneität steckt. Reinhören lohnt sich.Alle Termine zu «Love My Job» gibt es auf Frank Richters Website und seinen Social-Media-Kanälen.Kapitel:(00:00) Intro: Taylor Swift und der starke Franken(01:40) Von der Lokalzeitung zu «Glanz & Gloria»(03:47) Beatrice Egli und die zwei Managerinnen(05:34) Bond-Girl, Prinz Albert und Paul McCartneys Haare(08:46) Haartransplantationen und graue Bartkränze(10:17) Blick Live Quiz und der Abschied vom SRF(14:37) Schwarzer Humor und die Grenzen der Comedy(16:55) Warum die Gen Z erst nach links und rechts schaut(20:20) Ali G, Trump und «Home Alone 2»(22:52) Kinderstars: Culkin, Jodie Foster, Sofia Coppola(26:01) Schlagfertigkeit: alles inszeniert?(28:53) Lady Gaga im Hallenstadion und Conan O'Brien(30:18) Deutsches Publikum vs. Schweizer Publikum(32:35) Stadt, Land und der Kantönligeist(35:07) «Love My Job»: Warum der Hashtag nervt(38:28) Social Media: Am Anfang cringe, später Content(42:16) Das vierte Programm und die Tour(43:21) Schauspiel: der kokainsüchtige HR-Chef(45:17) Joel von Mutzenbecher und 32 Figuren(46:44) Böse Mails: Schweini und andere EmpörteTickets gibt es bei Ticketcorner:https://www.ticketcorner.ch/search/?a...Mehr zu Frank Richter aufhttps://www.frankrichter.ch/

Nick Stenson cut his first head of hair at 12 years old, in his mother's Chicago salon, with zero training and a customer's grandson in the chair. He was on track to become an orthopedic surgeon before realizing his mom was doing the same thing doctors do — changing how people carry themselves — one client at a time. He opened his first salon, Caviar Salons, in 2001, eventually running two locations and over 50 stylists. From there he became a creative director for L'Oréal and JCPenney Salons, styled Lady Gaga, Fergie, and Ashley Tisdale, and spent nine years at Ulta — starting with a team of seven and leaving as SVP of Services and Store Operations over a team of 400, after four promotions. In 2022 he launched Nick Stenson Beauty, a luxury haircare line built around aloe vera and creatine instead of ingredients nobody can pronounce. The brand is now sold at Ulta, Macy's, Nordstrom, and Amazon, with a professional distribution arm reaching salons nationwide. Twelve SKUs, all mix-and-matchable, no separate line for curly, straight, fine, or thick hair — just what your hair actually needs. Make sure to check them out at: https://nickstensonbeauty.com   Check out my new book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4kRKGTX Watch our mini-doc - Starting Small: The Raw Truth Behind Entrepreneurship and the American Dream: https://youtu.be/eHuq93wIxs0?si=eDB-ycngvWNapRLO Visit Starting Small Media: https://startingsmallmedia.org/ Subscribe to exclusive Starting Small emails: https://startingsmallmedia.org/newsletter-signup   Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle   Thank you to this episodes mid-break sponsor, Modern Shade. They make hardtop gazebos, louvered pergolas, privacy screens, outdoor furniture — basically everything you need to take a backyard from functional to actually finished. Cedar wood, galvanized steel, aluminum — solid materials, well-designed structures across the board. What we picked up are their Cedar Privacy Screens — great for adding side shade and privacy to a pergola or deck without blocking the whole view. Clean, natural look, does exactly what it should. If your order's over $700, use code SS6 for 6% off. Check them out at ModernShade.org

We have a winner in our Odyssey Box Office Predictions. JC saw it and Brittany saw the live action Moana! Matty Healy got married and we have a World Cup Winner, but what really matters... that Halftime show! Did Mel C intentionally pick a wedding date that she knew her former bandmate would never be able to make Lady Gaga still hasn't married right....RIGHT?? Project Runway Season 22 recap, ground Zero for the diarrhea parasite and Netflix most watched. Plus it's Hot to Go, we play TalkAbout and Paul Folger swings by. We also welcome Tattoo artists Jordanne Le Fae and Lee Mullen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After 800 episodes, I've observed that many of my remarkable guests are connected by one or more common threads. Each episode of Special Collections focuses on a particular thread that ties together some of my guests.  In this episode, the common thread is a group of young artists who are dedicated to keeping alive and vibrant the music of the Great American Songbook and the big band era and carrying forward the tradition of great crooners like Frank Sinatra. This episode features four extraordinary young artists who have each been a guest on the podcast and who exemplify this tradition. They all know one another and they're all connected. Let me re-introduce them to you. Benny Benack III is a phenomenal Emmy nominated trumpeter, crooner and consummate showman. Bria Skonberg is also an extraordinary trumpeter and vocalist. She is a Juno award winner, 10x Downbeat Rising Star, and Lincoln Center Swing Award recipient. Christian Wiggs is a terrific singer, band leader, lyricist and record label executive who has performed at major venues including Birdland, the Blue Note, Dizzy's and SXSW. He also leads the Christian Wiggs Big Band. And Danny Jonokuchi is another outstanding trumpeter, singer and arranger. He's arranged for Lady Gaga as well as for Benny and Christian, and he leads the Danny Jonokuchi Big Band. This episode features a song by each of these talented artists. Music is a continuum. Everything builds upon what has come before. By honoring their traditions as they do these artists are not just preserving the past they are keeping it alive, evolving it and carrying it forward. This is Robert Miller with Follow Your Dream.

In a packed edition of the pod we share Lady GaGa news, (the secret behind her success); We reveal the most unlikely potential Glastonbury headliner; There's the brilliant new Will Farrell documentary; We celebrate Heartstopper Forever; and also hear from Chaka Khan. The show complete with music is available at mixcould.com/thisisndebz Also search for us on Apple & Spotify Podcasts Catch up with the latest via @T hisisNDebz on Instagram & X (Twitter). If you'd like to get in touch with the show you can email us via thisisNDebz@gmail.com.

National Sour candy day. Entertainment from 1969. Great fire of Rome, Wrong Way Corrigan ends up in Ireland, Ted Kennedy crashes at chappaquiddick & kills Mary Jo Kopechne. Todays birthdays - Unsinkable Molly Brown, Hume Cronyn, John Glenn, Screamin Jay Hawkins, Dion, James Brolin, Martha Reeves, Ricky Skaggs, Vin Diesel, Kristin Bell. Jane Austen died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Sour candy - Lady Gaga and BlackpinkIn the year 2525 - Zager & EvansI love you more today - Conway TwittyMy happiness - Elvis PresleyIt's raining tacos - Perry GrippI put a spell on you - Screamin Jay HawkinsWanderer - DionDancing in the streets - Martha & the VandellasCountry boy - Ricky SkaggsExit - Livin' 98 proof - Clay Rigdon https://clayrigdon.com/index.htmHistory & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days Puzzles - JulyGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

'¡Buenos días, Javi y Mar!' celebra el 88º Descenso Internacional del Sella, que reúne a piragüistas y marca el inicio de Les Piragües en Asturias. Fernando Martín reflexiona sobre el último día de trabajo antes de vacaciones, el estrés de los preparativos y el "postureo" en redes, realizando un test a Jimeno y Mar. Pablo Gallar informa sobre el tiempo, con chubascos en el norte y calor en el Mediterráneo, y los incendios activos en Aragón, Guadalajara y Madrid. También presenta el informe "Mapping the World 2026" sobre calidad de vida, destacando Luxemburgo y Madrid. Los niños debaten si prefieren playa o montaña para el verano. Se comenta la final del Mundial 2026 entre España y Argentina, y la comida típica para ver partidos. En 'Mateo & Andrea', se debate sobre el uso de chupetes para adultos en el trabajo. Suenan canciones de Nicona Pop, Teddy Swings, Lady Gaga, Álvaro de Luna, Carly Rae Jepsen, Manuel Turizo, Ellie Goulding y Robbie Williams. Sara Larson se inspira en ...

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Welcome to another raw, unfiltered Antipasti edition of The Straight Dope Show, serving up the best moments from episodes 366 and 367. El Uno and TraB the Wonder kick things off by pulling back the curtain on the media's handling of the Diddy allegations, questioning who truly controls the narrative and what really happens at the after-parties. The conversation then shifts to Hollywood, where the hosts break down the polarizing Joker musical featuring Lady Gaga. They discuss how the film intentionally alienates fans by leaning heavily into the reality of mental illness rather than delivering a traditional comic book sequel, followed by a quick critique of The Batman.On the sports front, the guys cautiously preview the Sacramento Kings' upcoming season while bracing for potential disappointment, and they call out the sports media's excessive, performative negativity toward LeBron James' son. Finally, the duo goes all-in on hip-hop, delivering a brutal dissection of J. Cole. They tear into his decision to apologize during the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef, analyze his track "Port Antonio," and explain exactly why deleting "7 Minute Drill" completely destroyed his credibility as a top-tier MC.00:00:07 – Dissecting the media narrative and the hidden truths behind the Diddy parties.00:05:32 – Reacting to the new Joker movie being an unexpected musical starring Lady Gaga.00:10:37 – Why the Joker sequel alienates its core fanbase by focusing on mental illness instead of heroism.00:14:17 – Critiquing The Batman, Bruce Wayne's mental state, and the struggle of $130 internet bills.00:16:24 – Cautious optimism, trauma, and predictions for the Sacramento Kings' new season.00:20:57 – Calling out media hypocrisy and the unnecessary negativity directed at Bronny James.00:24:32 – Looking back at J. Cole's early career and why he sounded like a Jay-Z clone.00:29:45 – The hosts slam J. Cole for folding under pressure and deleting "7 Minute Drill".00:32:52 – Analyzing "Port Antonio" and why J. Cole lost his claim to the hip-hop throne.

From helping launch TV Land to producing major entertainment events and documentaries—including Kings From Queens (the RUN-DMC documentary series), Cooking with Paris, the Garry Marshall documentary, and productions featuring everyone from Lady Gaga to Dick Van Dyke—Raquel Bruno has built an extraordinary career behind the scenes of the entertainment industry. As the founder and CEO of Drive Entertainment Group, she's spent more than two decades connecting talent with opportunity across television, film, live events, and digital media. Outside of production, she also brings her love of music to Twitch as DJ Aviva, spinning all-vinyl DJ sets for a growing online community on DJ Aviva's Twitch channel.In this episode, Raquel joins Adriana to share the journey that led her from MTV and Nickelodeon to launching her own production company. Together they discuss building a career through intuition, advocating for yourself, finding confidence in your worth, mentoring the next generation of creatives, and why creating opportunities for others has become one of the driving forces behind her work. Raquel also reflects on balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood, staying grounded in a demanding industry, and the small, consistent actions that can lead to lasting success.

Serve a little sass with this Madonna inspired set. It features 21 sexy House tracks from such artists as Lady Gaga, Madonna, Dua Lipa, Moodyman, Rihanna, Honey Dijon, and more. See the complete ID list on Instagram @mikelettner. As always, I hope you enjoy it and mahalo for listening!

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01. Hugel, French Montana, David Guetta, Aidan Martin - Shine (Record Mix) 02. Shouse, Vintage Culture - take me (to the sunrise) (Record Mix) 03. Alok, Innerverse, Frey - Allein Allein (Record Mix) 04. Bob Sinclar, Kiesza - I Can't Wait (Record Mix) 05. Thomas Gold - Pump Up The Jam (Record Mix) 06. Don Diablo, R3hab, Neeka - Disco Marathon 07. Oliver Heldens, Djs From Mars, Jd Davis - Blue Monday (Record Mix) 08. DJ Snake, Bipolar Sunshine - Paradise (Record Mix) 09. Oneil, Kanvise, Ercodes - Smalltown Boy (Record Mix) 10. Avalan Rokston, Alex Caspian - Something to Believe In (Record Mix) 11. Zhu - In the Morning! (Record Mix) 12. Gotlucky, Mysterie, Afro Queen - La La La (Record Mix) 13. Faul, Wad, Pnau - Changes (Record Mix) 14. Rue Jay - I Want Your Love 15. Adam Lambert - Ghost Town (Record Mix) 16. Fedde Le Grand - Got Your Money (Record Mix) 17. Kygo, Ava Max, Tiesto - Whatever (Record Mix) 18. Tujamo, Azteck, Inna - Freak (Record Mix) 19. Sean Paul, Odd Mob - Get Busy 20. Calvin Harris, Benny Blanco - I Found You (Record Mix) 21. DJ Louis - Let Me Blow Ya Mind 22. Topic, A7s - Breaking Me (Record Mix) 23. ONE-T, Ywy, Nika - The Way To Love (Record Mix) 24. New World Sound, J2, Sara Phillips - Outta My Head (Record Mix) 25. Philip George - Wish You Were Mine (Record Mix) 26. Avicii, Dan Tyminski - Hey Brother (Record Mix) 27. Topcover - First Day (Record Mix) 28. Tony Igy, Vicetone - Astronomia (Record Mix) 29. The Chemical Brothers, De Soffer - Go (Record Mix) 30. Lykke Li, The Magician - I Follow Rivers (Record Mix) 31. Garas, Eugenio Fico - Perfect 32. Bebe Rexha, Faithless - New Religion (Record Mix) 33. Disclosure - She's Gone, Dance On 34. DJ Feel, Desmind, Natalie Rise - Stereo Love (Record Mix) 35. Lost Frequencies, Janieck Devy - Reality (Record Mix) 36. Imanbek, Sofia Reyes, Luisa Sonza - NOT U (Record Mix) 37. Sonny Fodera, D.O.D, Poppy Baskcomb - Think About Us (Record Mix) 38. Richard Grey, Kamafro - No Scrubs (Record Mix) 39. Alle Farben - Bad Ideas (Record Mix) 40. Fisher, Flowdan - Boost Up (Record Mix) 41. Gamuel Sori, Lovespeake, Amice - Us (Record Mix) 42. Shane Codd - Get Out My Head (Record Mix) 43. Regard, Years & Years - Hallucination (Record Mix) 44. Global Deejays, Jenia Smile, Ser Twister - The Sound Of San Francisco (Record Mix) 45. Robin Schulz, David Guetta - On Repeat (Record Mix) 46. Alesso, Sacha - Destiny (Record Mix) 47. Don Diablo - The Way I Are (Record Mix) 48. Gorgon City, Mk - There for You (Record Mix) 49. Killteq, D.hash, Vallhee - I Like It (Record Mix) 50. Arc North, Cour, New Beat Order, Lunis - Faded (Record Mix) 51. Anyma, Ejae - Out Of My Body (Record Mix) 52. Ofenbach, Norma Jean Martine - Overdrive (Record Mix) 53. Afrojack, Aloe Blacc - In My World 54. C-BOOL, Giang Pham - DJ Is Your Second Name (Record Mix) 55. Oneil, Kanvise, Ercodes - Every Single Day (Record Mix) 56. David Zowie - House Every Weekend (Record Mix) 57. Skytech - The Rhythm (Record Mix) 58. Twocolors, Roe Byrne, Amice - Stereo (Record Mix) 59. Crazibiza - Fresh (Record Mix) 60. Relanium, Deen West - Leel Lost (Record Mix) 61. Moby, Blond Ish, Kiko Franco - Natural Blues (Record Mix) 62. Lucas & Steve, Laura White - Are You Ready 63. Aria, NA-NO - Bleu Chanel (Record Mix) 64. Martin Jensen, Fastboy - One Day (Record Mix) 65. Calvin Harris, Rag'n'bone Man - Giant (Record Mix) 66. Vize - Wait (Alibi Blue) (Record Mix) 67. Armin Van Buuren - Es Vedra (Record Mix) 68. Vintage Culture, Gabss - Lost (Record Mix) 69. Bassjackers, KSHMR, Sirah - Memories (Record Mix) 70. Akcent, Sera, Misha Miller - Don't Leave (Kylie) (Record Mix) 71. Junior Jack - Stupidisco (Record Mix) 72. Alok, Ella Eyre, Kenny Dope, Never Dull - Deep Down (Record Mix) 73. Joel Corry, Jennifer Lopez - Get Right 74. Jonas Blue, Jp Cooper - Perfect Strangers (Record Mix) 75. Zerb, Sofiya Nzau, Izzy Bizu - Kumbaya (Record Mix) 76. Sebastian Ingrosso, Tommy Trash, John Martin - Reload (Record Mix) 77. All Things Break - Gravity (Record Mix) 78. Jax Jones, Martin Solveig - All Day & Night (Record Mix) 79. Cassian, Yotto, Da Hool - Love Parade (Record Mix) 80. Daft Punk - Around The World (Record Mix) 81. Bob Sinclar - Cruel Summer (Record Mix) 82. Global Deejays - Sex on the Streets (Record Mix) 83. Clean Bandit, ANNE-MARIE, David Guetta - Cry Baby (Record Mix) 84. Tiesto, Ava Max - The Motto (Record Mix) 85. Bolier, Joe Stone, Voost - Keep This Fire Burning (Record Mix) 86. Basto!, Yves V - Cloud Breaker (Record Mix) 87. Goodboys, Nu Aspect, Avaion - Blindspot (Record Mix) 88. Prospa, Josh Baker, Rahh - You Don't Own Me 89. Oceana, Bodybangers - Endless Summer (Record Mix) 90. Joezi, Lizwi - Amathole (Record Mix) 91. Meduza, James Carter, Elley Duhe, Fast Boy - Bad Memories (Record Mix) 92. Adam Port, Stryv, Malachii, Switch Disco - Move (Record Mix) 93. Gorgon City, Romans - Saving My Life (Record Mix) 94. Eastblock Bitches, Ostblockschlampen - Sunglasses at Night (Record Mix) 95. Felix Jaehn, Shouse - Walk With Me (Record Mix) 96. Sean Finn - Give It to Me (Record Mix) 97. Avicii - Fade into Darkness (Record Mix) 98. Teriyaki Boyz, Hayat - Tokyo Drift (Record Mix) 99. Twocolors - Heavy Metal Love (Record Mix) 100. Lady Gaga, DJ Dark - The Dead Dance (Record Mix) 101. Block & Crown, Lissat - Ocean Cake (Record Mix) 102. Hurts, Purple Disco Machine - Wonderful Life '25 (Record Mix) 103. Robin Schulz, James Blunt - OK (Record Mix) 104. Steve Angello - Me 105. Titov - Philosophy (Record Mix) 106. DJ Louis, Sweetpower - Billie Jean (Record Mix) 107. Pawsa - Too Cool To Be Careless (Record Mix)

Join host Sam Davidson as he sits down with Max and Benjamin Goldberg, co-founders of Strategic Hospitality and two of the newest announced members of the Nashville Entrepreneurs' Hall of Fame 15th class, to be honored at the NEXT Awards on October 19th, 2026. Over 19 years, the brothers have built one of Nashville's most celebrated hospitality companies — earning Michelin Stars and James Beard Awards for their chef partners, opening concepts that helped define entire neighborhoods, and doing it all without losing either the partnership or the perspective on why any of it matters. This conversation covers the full arc: from a 16-year-old's gumball machine business and a bar nobody crossed the street to visit, to partnerships with Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, and some of the most talented chefs in the country. Along the way, Max and Benjamin talk about what Nashville's hospitality culture actually is and why it's rare, the pivot from "selfish" opening to chef partnerships that changed everything, the bets that scared them, the ones that didn't work, and why Benjamin still believes the restaurant business is fundamentally insane. The episode also gets at something harder to quantify: why they keep doing this, what a regular customer asking for a table actually means, and why giving back has never been a separate line item for either of them. Episode Highlights: 0:23 — The first entrepreneurs they remember: father, grandfather, and each other 1:43 — "The Man in the Arena" sign: three generations, one office wall 2:28 — Max's revelation: the first real entrepreneur he ever saw in action was his older brother 3:15 — Benjamin's first business: one gumball machine in a batting cage to buy a car at 16 4:20 — 18 months of convincing Max to leave New York — and what the actual argument finally was 5:18 — Bar 23 in the Gulch: Benjamin with a flashlight outside, 23 shades of white inside, and one of the world's top nightlife spots 7:02 — Max's college years: promotions company, a TV show, student body president, and Lady Gaga (who opened for them, he'll have you know) 9:28 — Their father's linen tablecloth intervention: a Sharpie list of every reason this partnership was a bad idea 11:05 — August 1, 2007: Max moves back. Their wife took the photo of them signing the contract. 11:28 — What Nashville's food and hospitality scene looked like when Benjamin opened his first bar in 2003 15:54 — Why Nashville's culture of mutual support is genuinely different from every other city they know 17:13 — Arnold's Country Kitchen as the secret weapon for recruiting world-class chefs 18:12 — Locus named 20th Best Restaurant in North America, and what Pat Martin did while the team was in Vegas 20:35 — The two chapters: the first 10 years of "selfish" openings vs. the last decade of chef equity partnerships 21:17 — Why every single chef partnership they've entered has earned a Michelin Star or James Beard Award 23:48 — Company scope today: ~12 concepts, Garth & Trisha, airport, stadiums, hotel under construction 26:32 — The first restaurant: Paradise Park Trailer Resort and why quality was non-negotiable from day one 28:18 — CMA Fan Fest, hundreds of thousands of guests, and a pricing policy they've never broken 29:48 — The Patterson House: 78 seats, no bar standing, $12 cocktails, and zero industry support — until it changed Nashville's entire cocktail culture 31:48 — "The restaurant business is so dumb." Benjamin on what hospitality actually is at its core. 32:22 — Why they keep doing it: a customer, a question, and a woman meeting her father for the first time 33:55 — Placemaking: the Gulch before there were streetlights, Wedgewood Houston before Josh Habiger named it, 12 South, and what comes next 37:20 — Burt Matthews and Jodi Moody: the mentors and partners who changed every big bet 38:08 — Is Nashville growing past the point where the next Max and Benjamin can get started? 41:17 — Why giving back isn't scheduled for "after the exit" — it's built into how they operate every day 43:12 — Max's framework: earning, learning, returning — and why they're in all three phases simultaneously 44:09 — Imposter syndrome at the table, and what they want their kids to witness 46:12 — Closing: Hall of Fame, October 2026, and what showing up actually costs Subscribe to Circle Back for more conversations with Nashville's most interesting builders. Leave a review and share this episode with someone who's building something worth caring about.   Relevant Links: Strategic Hospitality Nashville Entrepreneur Center Circle Back Podcast Nashville Post #CircleBackPodcast #StrategicHospitality #MaxGoldberg #BenjaminGoldberg #NashvilleRestaurants #MichelinStar #JamesBeard #NashvilleEntrepreneur #Hospitality #Placemaking #FamilyBusiness #HallOfFame

THE ONE WHERE THEY ALL COME BACK TOGETHER! After finishing one of television's greatest sitcoms, John Humphrey & Aaron Alexander react to the Friends Reunion Special for the first time watching. This Friends: The Reunion reaction reunites Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, David Schwimmer, and Matt LeBlanc on the iconic Warner Bros. soundstage for an emotional celebration of the show that changed television forever. From heartfelt behind-the-scenes stories and never-before-heard memories to the legendary table read, surprise guest appearances, and emotional cast reunion, this Friends Reunion reaction is the perfect finale to their journey through all ten seasons. Friends: The Reunion Reaction (Full Length Watch Along):   / thereelrejects   Limited Time Offer – You Need Fiber. Yes you! Boost your fiber with Huel today using my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code REJECTS at https://www.huel.com/REJECTS. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! In this Friends Reunion reaction, Friends: The Reunion HBO Max reaction, and review, John & Aaron revisit the beloved sitcom alongside Jennifer Aniston (The Morning Show, We're the Millers) as Rachel Green, Courteney Cox (Scream, Cougar Town) as Monica Geller, Lisa Kudrow (The Comeback, Romy and Michele's High School Reunion) as Phoebe Buffay, Matt LeBlanc (Episodes, Man with a Plan) as Joey Tribbiani, Matthew Perry (17 Again, The Whole Nine Yards) as Chandler Bing, and David Schwimmer (Band of Brothers, Madagascar) as Ross Geller. Hosted by James Corden (The Late Late Show, Into the Woods), the reunion celebrates the legacy of one of television's most iconic casts while revisiting the moments that made Friends a global phenomenon. Featuring unforgettable moments including the emotional return to the original apartments and Central Perk set, the cast's live table read, Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer revealing their real-life crushes, Lady Gaga joining Lisa Kudrow for a performance of "Smelly Cat," the hilarious Friends trivia game, Justin Bieber's unforgettable Spudnik runway appearance, and heartfelt tributes to Matthew Perry and the enduring legacy of the series, Friends: The Reunion is the ultimate love letter to fans who grew up with the show. After reacting to every season, John & Aaron celebrate one final chapter with the cast that made sitcom history. Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a doozy for today's recap. The Word of the Day, skinny dipping but not really, flashback to creepy Aaron, Lady Gaga/$8/Denny's story, Zack looking like Bugs Bunny after getting bonked on the head, and Danny being an annoying drunk - again.Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Note from Jacob: Portions of this podcast feature clips from films and live broadcasts. I do not own any of these clips. These clips are the property of their respective owners.  Happy Birthday, America!  To commemorate our nation's 250th birthday and the 95th anniversary of its recognition as the official National Anthem of the United States, Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar is revealing the 25 memorable covers of Francis Scott Key and John Stafford Smith's iconic tune.  What was your favorite rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner”?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.

In his latest book, Pink Tsunami: The Hello Kitty Kawaii Wave that has Swept the World (Headpress 2026), Alan Brender delves into Hello Kitty the marketing wonder and cultural phenomenon, who has been around for 50 years. There are theme parks, restaurants, cafes and hotels dedicated to her. There are millions worldwide who buy Hello Kitty products, superfans who don't know when to stop and amass thousands of items bearing Kitty's countenance, and star fans, Lady Gaga and Britney Spears to name two, who do not think twice about purchasing a $50,000 Hello Kitty necklace. In Pink Tsunami you will hear about the fans, and Kitty's designers and marketers and how they contributed to her popularity. But all is not glittery for this Queen of Kawaii. She has a dark side that even involves murder. Dive inside this book and all will be revealed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

IT'S PRIDE MONTH AND STILL WE CAN'T HAVE ANYTHING NICE. Ugh. In 2022, a string of unusual deaths of young gay men rocked the neighborhood of Hell's Kitchen, NYC. Well "unusual" only if you're not the NYC cops who just assumed that because these men were gay, and that they died of self-inflicted drug overdoses. But thanks to the friends and loved ones of these victims WHO DEMANDED ACTION, the deaths were finally connected and understood for what they were - a serial killing spree. Join us as we track down these POS bad guys who robbed and killed these men LITERALLY TO BUY BOOZED AND SNEAKERS. But then go listen to Lady Gaga or Barbra or Madonna or whatever BECAUSE THEY WILL NOT STEAL OUR JOY! Find and watch "Death in Hell's Kitchen" on Discovery+LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more!Episode Sponsors: Rula -  Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at www.rula.com/tco Zenni Optical - Prescription glasses, sunglasses, blue light lenses, starting at under $30.  Go to www.zenni.com/podcast and use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order! The Absorption Company - Start taking supplements your body can actually absorb. Go to www.absorbmore.com and enter TCO at check out for up to 35% off your first order  Fabletics - Shop now at www.Fabletics.com/TCO to get seventy to eighty percent off everything when you sign up as a new VIP Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to www.RocketMoney.com/obsessed today. WE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE!Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

If you're still wondering how you can give back to the community this Pride season, we have the answer! Keep our little indie pod afloat by joining our Patreon at the $5/month tier or higher and unlock our growing library of full-length ad-free bonus episodes, ad-free weekly episodes, mp3 downloads of all our original songs, exclusive Discord access to hang out with us, and more! Get an automatic discount on your membership by signing up for an annual subscription. Welcome back to Lez Hang Out, the podcast that fell in love with the shape of a woman long before Gaga made it cool.  This week, Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Lez Hang Out's very own production assistant and professional mermaid, Kristin Murison (@therealksparkle), and talk about why the 2026 blockbuster hit, The Devil Wears Prada 2, should've been gay. If you missed our Should've Been Gay episode on the original The Devil Wears Prada film we highly recommend listening to it first for the perfect podcast double feature. You could tell us that the entirety of this nearly 2-hour long sequel takes place in Emily Charlton's head as she recovers in the hospital after being hit by a taxi in the first movie and we would believe you. It's simply too gay of a script for there to be any other explanation aside from ‘lesbian fever dream'. Whether you ship Mirandy, Sachston, or a secret third thing (we suggest Lucy Liu and literally any other woman on screen), you will come out of DWP2 extremely well-fed. Although it has been 2 decades since Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) graced our screens, her red heels remain firmly on the necks of lesbians everywhere. Not even the decline of print journalism, the rise of fast fashion, and a full-on scandal can dethrone the queen of Runway. By reputation alone, she gets Lady Gaga to perform what is undoubtedly her gayest song since Born This Way. Yet, even Miranda and Lady Gaga's chemistry isn't the gayest thing about DWP2. That title is shared by the Emilys– Andy “I froze my eggs and have never hidden a feeling in my entire life” Sachs (Anne Hathaway) and Emily “I'm divorced and visibly repulsed by any man I have to get physically close to” Charlton (Emily Blunt), who spend the entire film openly ogling one another and bickering like an old married couple while wearing increasingly more masc outfits. They're pretty much canonically dating by the end, bonding over a plate of shared carbs as Emily confesses to having called Andy all those years ago (all but admitting that she has been holding on to the disappointment of Andy not calling her back for literally 20 years). If that's not a lesbian fever dream, we don't know what is. We know one thing for sure, The Devil Wears Prada 2 Should've Been Gay. Give us your own answers to our Q & Gay on Instagram and follow along on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and BlueSky @lezhangoutpod. Email us @lezhangoutpod@gmail.com. Connect with us individually: Ellie Brigida (@elliebrigida). Leigh Holmes Foster (@lshfoster). Support the pod by shopping small for your Pride #ootd at bit.ly/lezmerch & picking up our Lez-ssentials songs on Bandcamp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul McCartney is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer whose career spans more than six decades. As a member of The Beatles and later Wings and then with his own solo albums, he's simply one of the most influential artists of all time. He has more accolades than I have time to list in this intro. But if you're listening to this, you already know all that. In May 2026, he released his twentieth solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane. He co-produced it with Andrew Watt, who won the 2021 Grammy for Producer of the Year, and whose credits include working with Lady Gaga, The Rolling Stones, Justin Bieber, and Elton John. For this episode, I spoke to Paul McCartney about how he wrote and recorded his song "Ripples in a Pond." For more info, visit songexploder.net/paul-mccartney.

Bob and Monét welcome director, choreographer, and producer Adam Shankman. Adam talks about directing Stop! That! Train! and his approach to directing, and Monét reflects on working with Adam in Stop! That! Train!. They discuss The Shawshank Redemption vs. The Green Mile and share stories about Lady Gaga, John Travolta, and Adam's encounters with Oprah. Adam recalls John Waters' reaction to the Hairspray movie, who he might cast in Hairspray today, and their appreciation for Amanda Bynes. Plus, he breaks down how he got involved with RuPaul's Drag Race, walks through the process of directing a Rusical, reveals his favorite lip syncs, and imagines how he would direct a movie version of Rent. Thanks to our sponsors: HomeChef.com/RIVALRY for 50% OFF your first box and free dessert for life! Go to RO.CO/RIVALRY to see if you qualify. Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code RIVALRY for 20% off. Take the first step. Visit WaldenU.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bob and Monét welcome director, choreographer, and producer Adam Shankman. Adam talks about directing Stop! That! Train! and his approach to directing, and Monét reflects on working with Adam in Stop! That! Train!. They discuss The Shawshank Redemption vs. The Green Mile and share stories about Lady Gaga, John Travolta, and Adam's encounters with Oprah. Adam recalls John Waters' reaction to the Hairspray movie, who he might cast in Hairspray today, and their appreciation for Amanda Bynes. Plus, he breaks down how he got involved with RuPaul's Drag Race, walks through the process of directing a Rusical, reveals his favorite lip syncs, and imagines how he would direct a movie version of Rent. Thanks to our sponsors: HomeChef.com/RIVALRY for 50% OFF your first box and free dessert for life! Go to RO.CO/RIVALRY to see if you qualify. Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code RIVALRY for 20% off. Take the first step. Visit WaldenU.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices