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Vom Låden und vom Leben Nummer 37 - Åldeisn (...wie immer zum hören und mitlesen oder lesen und mithören, ganz wie ihr wollt) Vom Låden und vom Leben (audiofile #37: Åldeisn) Servus ihr Liem dord draußn Heud mach ich genau dess, was ihr vo mir erwardn dud, wenn ich mei Halbjahresbeschdellung ferdich hab. Also ned ausschlieslich des, wassder vo mir erwardd dud. Also meggern. Eichndlich will ich euch verzähl, dass dess für mich alles immer mehr a fremde Weld wird. Also werbål, awer ehm ned blos. Desweechn fang ich edz amål mid denne Neolochismen a. Also als erschdes Beischbiel. Mei fränggischs Owerschdüble is desweeng in derre ledzdn Zeid ganz schö neis schwitzn komm. Awer eds, wos rum iss, kann ich mei neu erlerndes Wissn mid euch deil. Jede Menge neue Wörder habb ich glerrnd. Also echd, ich hald mich ja eichndlich für relladief elogwend. Mid an zimmlich grousn Wordschadz. Als ned blos im Fränggischn, ah im Hochdeutsch. Drodzdem hädd ich bald a Wörderbuch brauchd. Bis ich gschnalld hab, dass ich die meisdn vo denne Wörder eefach ausm angelsächsischn ableid kå. "Häit du Laff" bedeuded, dass zwä Leud sich eichndlich üwerhaubd ned möch du, awer die Hormönlie a annersch Drehbuch gschriem hamm. Des wird dann ah gern a weng "ssbeissie", also seggsuell aufglådn. Da gibbds sogår a "Ssbeiss Skala". Meisdns vo eins bis fünf. Und wenn des nacherd a fünf is, wirds schon ganz schö eggsblizzid. Früher hädd mer gsåchd bornograffisch und häddns unnerm Lådndisch verkäff müss. Heud isses "ssbeissie" und auf derre Schbieglbesdsellerlisdn druff. "Häit du Laff" kann a innerer "Forsd Broggsimmidie" vorkomm. Also wenn Leud unner Zwang beinanner sin. Früher hammer des geechn n Willn verheierd gnannd und dass dess scho alles gud werrn wirrd war des dumme Gschmarri vo derre Mudder, der wos früher genauso ganggn is, wo des also eichndlich hädd besser wiss müss. Gsåchd haddse dess aus sonerer Ård fadalisdischer Schigglichkeidshörichkeid. War a schönner Scheiß, wo mir in meiner Generazion eichndlich froh drüwer wårn, dassmer die Zeidn üwerwunne hamm. Heud isses irchndwie seggsie und anscheinend so was wie a verloggende Fandasie. Na ja, wie auch immer. Ich habs verschdanne. "Ennemies to Laffers" is üwrichns im Brinnzibb des gleiche. Also glebb ich. Meisdens is der Grund dafür, dass die Hormönli vo denne weiblichn Haubdkaraggdären durchenanner bring, irchnd so a Alfamännle, midn Körrber wie enner vonnen Dschibbndäils unnem Karraggder vonnem astreine Oaschloch. Der is dann zum Beischbiel a Verbrecher vo der Maffia, a richdich böser Feldherr vo denne Geechnern, wo des ganze Volgg vo der Heldin ausrodd woll, oder was wäss ich. Da schdehd nacherd noch immer dabei, dass die sich endscheid muss, zwischn dem Wohl und Wehe vo ihrm Volgg und ihrem Herzen. Ich glebb eher, dass des net so viel midn Herzn zum dun hadd, sonndern eher mid die unnerdrüggdn Hormönli. Awer ich bin ja blos a Kerl, der wo vo sowas kei Ahnung hab kå oder dörff. Awer es is nedd immer so bös. Ab und an isses a "kosie" also liebenswerd und innerer Wohlfühlwelld. Oder des ganze is enne "Romm Komm", also a rommandische Kommödie. "Grammbie x grammbie" oder "grammbie sannschein" is nacherd Gschmaggsach. Kann a "slou börn" sei, wenn die dess gemüdlich åhgeh lassn. Gibds dann ofd als "Hie folls försd", wenn der "Emm Emm Sie" also der männliche Haubdkaraggder sich scho längsd nei die Broddagonisdin verliebd hadd. Gibbds a als "Hie foll harrder", also nedd bloos zuerschd, sondern a noch heffdich, beziehungsweise heffdicher. Des nennd mer nacherd "obsessd", also sozmsåch besessen oder zumindessd bruddål fogussierd. Neben den grimminellen Oarschlöchern und feindlichen Desboodn gibbds awer a Hoggeischbieler, Feuerwehrleud, Subberstaars, oder a Leud ausm Hochådl, also "Roiels". Glebbds mer, es gibbd nix, wasses ned gibbd. Und kee ennzicher Verlåch, wo nedd sei Soddimend nei die Richdung verschobn hadd. Du liesd diese Begriffli also immer wieder und nach denne zwei Wochn indensiefer Beschäfdichung sin die nei mein Schbrachgebrauch üwergegangen. Was awer noch dazu komm dud, sind die Werbeschbrüchli. "Bewechende Übsilon A Sdorrie", also für junge Erwaxene. Wobei ich mich an derre Schdelle a fraach, wie jung die sein dürffn mid denne bornografischn Inhåldn und gleichzeidich, wie lang mer a junger Erwaxener iss? Dabei fallen denne Werbedexdern Deemen wie "Mendll Hells", "Embauermennd" als Werbeslougen ein. Also ich du mir da in dem Zusammenhang schwer. Was mir auf jedn Fall gloar is, is dass der fast schon putzig anmudende Versuch, einiger konserfadieferer Verlåche, dess ganze serjös zum verbagg, denne hibbn Formulierungen nedd schdaddhald kå. "Ssbeissie Enimies tu Laffers" is eefach vielsåchnder, wie "Zeitgenössische Liebesromane" und ich glebb, dass dess in a boar Jährli a kenner mehr verschdeh wird. Damidd lass ich dess mid denne Neologismen für heud a gud sei. Kommmer amål zur zugegebenermåsn obulendn Obdig. Awer dummerweise hald immer der selbe Schdiel. Nacherd is dess edz obdisch middlerweile ehrlich gsaachd a a Einheidsbrei. Wenns eeds Büchle in limidierder Ersdauflåche gibbd, (ich zidiere:) mid wunderschön geschdaldedem Farbschnidd, nacherd is dess hald a nix bsonderes mehr, sondern der gleiche Einheidsbrei, wie vor eddlichn Jåhr die Kabuzznmännli auf jedm Kawer, oder die Boris Waleio Klons in den Achzichern. Braggdisch is des für mich a enns vo denne Broblemmli. Wenn edz nämmlich a widder alles gleich ausseh dud und mid denne selbn Slougens beworrm wird, isses enorm schwierich irchndwas auszumsuch, was inderessand sei könnd. Im näxdn Jåhr simmer dann schlauer. Da schdelld sich nämmlich raus, bei wie vielen von denne Büchli, die "limidierde Ersdufflåche" immer noch ausglieferd wird. Dass edz viel als werdiches, gebundenes Buch erscheind, is ja schö. Im Geechndeil, war des scho immer mei Wunsch. Also bei Dobb Diddln. Dasses hald keinerlei Differnzierung geb dud, is des Brobleem. Heyne had zum Beischbiel a boar echd schönne Glassiger, wo edz a in derre Form rauskomm dun. Mischd die awer derård wild mid all den Diddln, die wo nacherd in denne Buchkaufhäusern zammgschdelld werrn, gwasi demadisch vereind, dassde goar nix mer bliggsd. Dabei dun die ihrn zugegebenermasn realisdidchn Marggdwerd eefach blos dadurch erziel, dass se hübsch ausschau dun, awer simbl gschdriggd sin. Dadurch dasse niedere Insdinggde befriedich dun und dabei awer bibliofiel genuch ausschaun, um salonfähich zum sein und gleichzeidich so ennen romandisch kidschich Datsch hamm, dasse als deggoradiefe Elemende für die Gefielde vo glenne Mädls oder nimmer ganz so glenne, awer jung gebliebene Mädels herhald könn. Awer bleib mer ersd amål noch bein Deema Schbråch. Genauer gsåchd, bei derre englischn Schbråch. Da habb ich zwar a scho ofd drüwer geredd und gschriem. Aber wieso muss alles immer englisch sei? "Wenn Scheddos darken se san", "Goldgressd Männer Drillodschi" oder "Fäidid Fixäischen"? Weils nacherd besser gling dud? A wenns deudsche Audorinnen sinn? Alle üwrichens Fängörls. Die üwrichens alle Katzen hamm du (oder im Nodfall a boar glenne Hünd. Tschiwawas zum Beischbiel) und alle gerne lange Schbaziergäng mach. Wennse kä Kadz hamm, nacherd wird weniggsdns a endschbrechnder Bseudonüm gewähld. "Kazi". A noch a schönnes Schdichword. Bseudonüm gibbds nämmlich a a boar drolliche. Meisdenz a english. Und immer schbrechend. Sozumsåch gehm die scho enn Vorgeschmagg off dess, was kommd. HC Dolores. Na ja, da wirds wohl Schmerz und Leid gebb. Mei romanische Gundbildung is nämmlich a ned schlechd. Dolor, doloris: der Schmerz. Die lebbd üwrichns miderre eeaachichn Kadz unnem Kordschi zamm, also demm Lieblingshund vo derre Gwien. Ach ja, was mer nedd vergess dürf. Alle mideinand sinn immer und ausschließlich Besdseller Audorinnen. Schbiegel, Niu Jork Daims und was wäss ich. Also zusädslich dazu, dasse Diggdogg Sensäischäischens sin. Und die Bücher sin nadürlich immer Schbidzndiddl. Wie soll des a anners sei, bei enner Schbiegl-Besdseller- Audorin aus Deudschland, Mid soemm draumhafdn Diddl wie "Rojäl Fäig"? A wemmer in genau dem Fall vielleichd doch üwern weng glangvolleren Bseudonüm nachdengg solld... Gehd ja. Zum Beischbiel Frau Scharlodde Robinson. Da is eichndlich scho gloar, was die schreim wird. Kim Stänli Robinson könnds Vorbild sei. Also Mars. Robinsonade. Also Ändi Wier. Marsianer. Sach ich doch. A gud gwähldes Bseudonüm machds gleich allen leichder, sich zurechd zum find. A denne Schbrüchliglobfer von der Werbedexdabdeilung: Dän Braun driffd auf Ändi Wier (sach ich doch!) Also verschded mich ned falsch, des Buch vo der Frau Robinson muss ned schlechd sein. Awer es schded hald im Kaddalooch zwischen Slou Bürn Liebesroman und Äkädemie Adels Schmonzedden. Da gehd mir eefach die Lusd ab, mich näher damid zum beschäfdichn. Kå scho gsei, dass des nacherd ungerechd is. Vielleichd a kindische Drodzaggzion, wo mir eichndlich zum dengg geb solld. Ob des nedd eefach an mir liech dud. Mei dübbische Kwerdreiberei. Ich sach blos "Siem Jåhr ned gerauchd und dann wieder ågfanggd, weil mir die Ård und Weise geechn n Schdrich gangen is. Gloar isses mir bewussd, dass des a dumme Drodzreagzion is. Und dass ich damid kä Signal send du. Als Märdürer. An solchn Bunggdn bin ich ned besser, wie die Aluhüd Leud. Dass des in der Endfase vo der Fussball We Emm zwanzichzehn wår. Nach dem Schbiel geechn Archendinien, wo mir die vier zu null weggebiddschd hamm un dass da dann jeder, wo a weng gern innerer Feierlaune is müd und verkaderd dähämm gebliem is. Wird ja ned so weid komm. Doch! Weil alle Schbassbremsn zur Urne gangn sinn. Herr Eibach Graddulazion Herr Frankenberger vo derre ÖDeBe! Herr Eibach! Alles Eiferer! Herr Eibach!!! Sie machen sich lächerlich und verspielen jeglichen Rest an Glaubwürdigkeit und Reputation! Na gud. Eichndlich wolld ich ja blos verglär, dass des bei mir so a Ård Reflex is. Ich wäss scho, dass des ned gechn mich gehd. Dass des Marggdschdraddegien wechn heudichm Kaufverhaldn sin.

Send us a textScarf and Laff preview the beginning of the MDS Era (at least the first match we can see!), a preseason tilt vs. NYCFC!

Ned Laff, a veteran educator and academic strategist, champions student-centered learning and personalized pathways in higher education. Scott Carlson, a senior writer for The Chronicle of Higher Education, brings sharp insights into systemic challenges and innovation in academia. Together, they co-authored Hacking College, a bold manifesto urging students to rethink majors and craft meaningful, marketable degrees through intentional choices and real-world connections.

This Halloween, jump into the eerie tale of Elmer McCurdy—a true crime deep dive into urban legends and America's carnival underbelly. In 1976, a seemingly innocuous Halloween haunt took a terrifying turn when a “mannequin” on a Long Beach dark ride wasn't a prop—it was a real human corpse. In 1976, a TV crew at The Pike's Laff in the Dark discovered human bone after a stunt arm snapped. Forensics exposed arsenic embalming, a copper bullet jacket, and a 1924 penny with old carnival tickets—breadcrumbs that led to Elmer McCurdy, a bungling Oklahoma train robber killed in 1911. For more than six decades, his body was bought, sold, and exhibited in sideshows and roadside museums, then misfiled as a prop and hung on a ride—until investigators finally confirmed the truth and laid him to rest under concrete in Guthrie (1977).This is a true-crime deep dive into America's carnival underbelly, the commodification of death, and how an outlaw became the Funhouse Mummy.Inside this episode:The 1976 discovery at The Pike: the moment the “dummy” bled clues—arsenic, bullet jacket, 1924 penny, tickets.McCurdy's final heist (1911): the botched robbery, the posse's shot, and an undertaker who wouldn't release the body.The carnival con: how promoters “claimed” the corpse and rebranded it coast-to-coast for decades.Forensic ID & burial (1977): the paper trail that ended with concrete sealing a grave in Guthrie, Oklahoma.Ethics & aftermath: why outlaw mummies vanished—and what the case says about spectacle vs. dignity.If you're searching funhouse mummy, Elmer McCurdy, Long Beach funhouse corpse, The Pike Laff in the Dark, outlaw mummy Oklahoma, arsenic embalming, sideshow history, or a true crime podcast about real “haunted” carnivals, this episode is your map. Follow and share for spooky-season specials all October.We're telling that story tonight.

Chanel Ali is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actress based in New York City. You may have seen her on MTV's Girl Code, TruTV's Laff …

Send us a textJamie Alcroft, a renowned stand-up comic and philanthropist, has made significant strides in raising awareness about organ donorship through his personal journey and heartfelt initiatives. After receiving a life-saving heart transplant, he authored "The Tin Man Diaries," which not only chronicles his transformative experience but also highlights the critical importance of organ donation. Alcroft's creation of "Laugh 4 Life," where free comedy shows are offered to organ donors, underscores his belief in expressing gratitude and acknowledging the life-saving impact donors have, with shows held nationwide to amplify this message. His ongoing efforts, supported by his wife, Sarah Kawahara, reflect his deep commitment to expanding donor awareness and fostering a community of gratitude and hope.(00:02:54) "Tin Man Diaries: Transformative Heart Connection"(00:08:01) Comedy Nights for Organ Donors Program(00:12:48) "Comedy Shows Promoting Organ Donation Awareness"(00:17:28) "Scott Hamilton's Philanthropic Impact and Achievements"(00:20:29) Nurturing Creative Passions in Young ChildrenThe Education News Comedy Quiz -- Some of the AbovePlay along with guest contestants from the education world. Laugh some & learn some...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.com Website....check it out, podcast, jokes, blogs, and More!"NEW" Video Podcast: Tag Team Talent Podcast on Spotify & YouTube Podcast Quality List: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/heritage-podcasts/ Please Write a Review: in-depth walk-through for leaving a review.Interested in Standup Comedy? Check out my books on Amazon..."20 Questions Answered about Being a Standup Comic""Be a Standup Comic...or just look like one"

In 1877, the first college "major" was coined at Johns Hopkins. The catalog for that year is a dense read, though short; courses toward the baccalaureate only required two years of study and then—presumably—a job. That catalog has hardened into something else today: a system that prizes credentials over curiosity, standardization over discovery, and completion over connection.In this episode, we sit down with Ned Laff and Scott Carlson, co-authors of Hacking College, and our own higher education strategist Howard Teibel, to ask a simple but urgent question: what are we really preparing students for? Drawing on decades of experience in academic affairs, journalism, and institutional change, our guests lay out an alternative framework—the “Field of Study”—that puts students back at the center of their education.We talk about advising as design instead of compliance, about pilot programs that quietly rewire entire universities, and about the faculty and leadership required to shift the system without burning it down. And we hear stories—personal, institutional, and philosophical—of what happens when students reclaim the blank spaces of their education and begin to connect the dots on their own terms.This is a conversation about possibility. And about how, even in the face of inertia, the path forward is already being built—one desire path at a time.We explore... Why the traditional college major no longer matches real-world workThe Field of Study framework: structure, stories, and student agencyHow advising can shift from checklist to compassInstitutional inertia and the myth of undecided studentsWhy reform doesn't have to mean top-down revolutionThe hidden job market and student-designed experiencesWhat happens when we reintroduce joy, risk, and meaning into higher edLinks & ResourcesHacking College by Ned Laff & Scott CarlsonScott Carlson at The Chronicle of Higher EducationNed Laff at The Chronicle of Higher Education

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with editor George LaCross from the amusement park fan site Laff in the Dark.From Patti Page in 1952 to Weezer in 1994, concerts at the Palladium and Midway stage were an essential part of Rocky Point. Hear about shows by small acts that would become big, the night in 1978 when REO Speedwagon, AC/DC, Blue Öyster Cult, and Thin Lizzy all played, the group that caused the power to go out three times, and the 1984 concert that caused a traffic jam from Warwick to Cranston.Join the Rocky Point Park Remembered! ⁠Facebook⁠ group.Visit the Laff in the Dark ⁠website⁠.Warwick Life highlights what's special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community.Write to warwicklife@gmail.com.Music by Tess Der Manouelian.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with editor George LaCross from the amusement park fan site Laff in the Dark.The Rocky Point saltwater pool was an Olympic-sized pool at the front of the park that was filled with water from Narragansett Bay. Hear how George watched divers make painful belly flops while he cooled off in the pool, about Olympic trials and AAU competitions at the pool, how it became a freshwater pool, and why it closed in 1985.Read about the ⁠1936 Olympic tryouts⁠ at the pool.Join the Rocky Point Park Remembered! ⁠Facebook⁠ group.Visit the Laff in the Dark ⁠website⁠.Warwick Life highlights what's special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community. Write to warwicklife@gmail.com.Music by Tess Der Manouelian.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with editor George LaCross from the amusement park fan site Laff in the Dark.Scott and George continue their conversation about Rocky Point Park. Hear about the Flume, funhouse, Laff in the Dark, and Castle of Terror/House of Horrors. Find out about the Rocky Point jail, and discover where some of Rocky Point's rides went when the park closed.Visit the Laff in the Dark ⁠website⁠.Join the Rocky Point Park Remembered! ⁠Facebook⁠ group.Warwick Life highlights what's special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community.Write to warwicklife@gmail.com.Music by Tess Der Manouelian.

LAFC saw three welcome sights stroll into BMO Stadium, as Giorgio Chiellini, Hello Kitty, and the Colorado Rapids made their way to the BMO! LAFC would pummel the Rapids, 3-0, behind Denis' 83rd and Dilrosun's 1st, amidst a sea of plush kittens.Also on this pod, Filly swears. We're sorry. Well, at least Scarf is. Laff joins us, and apparently, he's the new conductor of the Martinez Motorcade. All aboard!

Laff is back on the attack as her and Filly breakdown LAFC's opponent the Colorado Rapids!

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with editor George LaCross from the amusement park fan site Laff in the Dark.George LaCross made his first visit to Rocky Point Park in 1962 and became an immediate fan. Hear Scott and George reminisce about the Paladium ballroom, Shore Dinner Hall, baseball field, petting zoo, and Rocky Point's first carousel and Ferris Wheel.Visit the Laff in the Dark ⁠website⁠.Join the Rocky Point Park Remembered! ⁠Facebook⁠ group.Warwick Life highlights what's special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community.Write to warwicklife@gmail.com.Music by Tess Der Manouelian.

Does your college major even matter? Dr. Ned Scott Laff & Scott Carlson explore the surprising answer in their must-read book, Hacking College: Why the Major Doesn't Matter―and What Really Does. Dr. Ned Scott Laff has over 35 years of experience in college and university settings in administrative and faculty roles. Scott Carlson is a senior writer at The Chronicle of Higher Education who explores where higher education is headed. In this episode, they dive into the difference between a major and field of study, their favorite student case studies from Hacking College, what makes their process different, how to ask your aspiring college students the right questions, and what's broken with the college advising process today. Get Hacking College on Amazon and connect with Ned & Scott on LinkedIn, and Subscribe to College Bound Mentor on your favorite podcast platform and learn more at CollegeBoundMentor.com

LAFC took on English powerhouse Chelsea in the 2025 Club World Cup. That's the headline. A match so important that Filly & Scarf brought on two special guests, Laff and lifelong Chelsea AND all-time Black and Gold supporter Slippy on the pod to talk about it. LAFC would fall, 2-0, but the effort, the heart, and the support were absolutely there for all 90'. Not the result we wanted, but the boys did us proud. It's Episode 365, which means you can listen to a new episode every day for a year!

How to handle the existential dread of returning to the office. The sweet, sweet ride of working from home is coming to a close for one loyal listener, so they reached out to the boys for advice on navigating the smells and hells of office culture.  CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR THIS WEEK'S WINNER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Poll opens at 10:00am Mountain Time) LINKS: Follow us for show dates and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adam Cayton-Holland⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ben Roy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Orvedahl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Grawlix⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support this podcast on Patreon to get ad-free episodes, bonus videos, exclusive merch, birthday shout-outs and more.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  UPCOMING SHOWS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠See the Grawlix live at the Bug Theatre on Saturday, June 28th with Kiri Shabazz, Babs Gray, and Joshua Emerson!⁠⁠ ⁠See Ben performing at Laff's in Tuscon, Arizona on June 20th-21st⁠ ⁠See Adam performing in Petaluma, Sacramento and Oakland, California on July 10th-12th⁠ See Ben performing at the Realto Theater in Casper, Wyoming on July 11th-12th See Adam peforming at the Southeast Arizona Birding Festival in Tuscon on August 8th! ⁠Check out Andrew's new tabletop roleplaying games!⁠ Got a question? Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠question@advicefight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What to do when your relationship hits a plateau. After nearly a decade with their partner, a letter-writer wonders how to let their partner know they need more out of the relationship. ⁠CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR THIS WEEK'S WINNER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Poll opens at 10:00am Mountain Time) LINKS: Follow us for show dates and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adam Cayton-Holland⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ben Roy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Orvedahl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Grawlix⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support this podcast on Patreon to get ad-free episodes, bonus videos, exclusive merch, birthday shout-outs and more.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  UPCOMING SHOWS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠See the Grawlix live at the Bug Theatre on Saturday, June 28th with Kiri Shabazz, Babs Gray, and Joshua Emerson!⁠ See Ben performing at Laff's in Tuscon, Arizona on June 20th-21st See Adam performing in Petaluma, Sacramento and Oakland, California on July 10th-12th Check out Andrew's new tabletop roleplaying games! Got a question? Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠question@advicefight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Decoder Ring is marking its 100th episode this year. To celebrate, we're revisiting our very first episode from 2018, which asks: What happened to the laugh track? For nearly five decades, the laugh track was ubiquitous, but beginning in the early 2000s, it fell out of sitcom fashion. What happened? How did we get from The Beverly Hillbillies to 30 Rock? In this episode we meet the man who created the laugh track, which originated as a homemade piece of technology, and trace that technology's fall and the rise of a more modern idea about humor. With the help of historians, laugh track obsessives, the showrunners of One Day at a Time and the director of Sports Night, this episode asks if the laugh track was about something bigger than laughter.You can read more in Willa's article “The Man Who Perfected the Laugh Track” in Slate.Links and further reading on some of the things we discussed on the show: Interview with Ben Glenn II on the history of the laugh track in McSweeney's See a Charlie Douglas Laff Box on Antiques Roadshow More of Paul Iverson's work restoring laugh tracks and inserting them into new shows The sitcom One Day at a Time Friends without a Laugh Track by Sboss “The Okeh Laughing Record” Tommy Schlamme and Aaron Sorkin's Sports NightThis episode was written by Willa Paskin. It was produced and edited by Benjamin Frisch, who also created the episode art. Decoder Ring is produced by Katie Shepherd, Max Freedman, and our supervising producer Evan Chung.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com, or leave a message on the Decoder RIng hotline at 347-460-7281. We love to hear any and all of your ideas for the show. Want more Decoder Ring? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Decoder Ring show page. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Decoder Ring is marking its 100th episode this year. To celebrate, we're revisiting our very first episode from 2018, which asks: What happened to the laugh track? For nearly five decades, the laugh track was ubiquitous, but beginning in the early 2000s, it fell out of sitcom fashion. What happened? How did we get from The Beverly Hillbillies to 30 Rock? In this episode we meet the man who created the laugh track, which originated as a homemade piece of technology, and trace that technology's fall and the rise of a more modern idea about humor. With the help of historians, laugh track obsessives, the showrunners of One Day at a Time and the director of Sports Night, this episode asks if the laugh track was about something bigger than laughter. You can read more in Willa's article “The Man Who Perfected the Laugh Track” in Slate. Links and further reading on some of the things we discussed on the show: Interview with Ben Glenn II on the history of the laugh track in McSweeney's See a Charlie Douglas Laff Box on Antiques Roadshow More of Paul Iverson's work restoring laugh tracks and inserting them into new shows The sitcom One Day at a Time Friends without a Laugh Track by Sboss “The Okeh Laughing Record” Tommy Schlamme and Aaron Sorkin's Sports Night This episode was written by Willa Paskin. It was produced and edited by Benjamin Frisch, who also created the episode art. Decoder Ring is produced by Katie Shepherd, Max Freedman, and our supervising producer Evan Chung. If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com, or leave a message on the Decoder RIng hotline at 347-460-7281. We love to hear any and all of your ideas for the show.  Want more Decoder Ring? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Decoder Ring show page. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Decoder Ring is marking its 100th episode this year. To celebrate, we're revisiting our very first episode from 2018, which asks: What happened to the laugh track? For nearly five decades, the laugh track was ubiquitous, but beginning in the early 2000s, it fell out of sitcom fashion. What happened? How did we get from The Beverly Hillbillies to 30 Rock? In this episode we meet the man who created the laugh track, which originated as a homemade piece of technology, and trace that technology's fall and the rise of a more modern idea about humor. With the help of historians, laugh track obsessives, the showrunners of One Day at a Time and the director of Sports Night, this episode asks if the laugh track was about something bigger than laughter.You can read more in Willa's article “The Man Who Perfected the Laugh Track” in Slate.Links and further reading on some of the things we discussed on the show: Interview with Ben Glenn II on the history of the laugh track in McSweeney's See a Charlie Douglas Laff Box on Antiques Roadshow More of Paul Iverson's work restoring laugh tracks and inserting them into new shows The sitcom One Day at a Time Friends without a Laugh Track by Sboss “The Okeh Laughing Record” Tommy Schlamme and Aaron Sorkin's Sports NightThis episode was written by Willa Paskin. It was produced and edited by Benjamin Frisch, who also created the episode art. Decoder Ring is produced by Katie Shepherd, Max Freedman, and our supervising producer Evan Chung.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com, or leave a message on the Decoder RIng hotline at 347-460-7281. We love to hear any and all of your ideas for the show. Want more Decoder Ring? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Decoder Ring show page. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Decoder Ring is marking its 100th episode this year. To celebrate, we're revisiting our very first episode from 2018, which asks: What happened to the laugh track? For nearly five decades, the laugh track was ubiquitous, but beginning in the early 2000s, it fell out of sitcom fashion. What happened? How did we get from The Beverly Hillbillies to 30 Rock? In this episode we meet the man who created the laugh track, which originated as a homemade piece of technology, and trace that technology's fall and the rise of a more modern idea about humor. With the help of historians, laugh track obsessives, the showrunners of One Day at a Time and the director of Sports Night, this episode asks if the laugh track was about something bigger than laughter. You can read more in Willa's article “The Man Who Perfected the Laugh Track” in Slate. Links and further reading on some of the things we discussed on the show: Interview with Ben Glenn II on the history of the laugh track in McSweeney's See a Charlie Douglas Laff Box on Antiques Roadshow More of Paul Iverson's work restoring laugh tracks and inserting them into new shows The sitcom One Day at a Time Friends without a Laugh Track by Sboss “The Okeh Laughing Record” Tommy Schlamme and Aaron Sorkin's Sports Night This episode was written by Willa Paskin. It was produced and edited by Benjamin Frisch, who also created the episode art. Decoder Ring is produced by Katie Shepherd, Max Freedman, and our supervising producer Evan Chung. If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com, or leave a message on the Decoder RIng hotline at 347-460-7281. We love to hear any and all of your ideas for the show.  Want more Decoder Ring? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Decoder Ring show page. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Decoder Ring is marking its 100th episode this year. To celebrate, we're revisiting our very first episode from 2018, which asks: What happened to the laugh track? For nearly five decades, the laugh track was ubiquitous, but beginning in the early 2000s, it fell out of sitcom fashion. What happened? How did we get from The Beverly Hillbillies to 30 Rock? In this episode we meet the man who created the laugh track, which originated as a homemade piece of technology, and trace that technology's fall and the rise of a more modern idea about humor. With the help of historians, laugh track obsessives, the showrunners of One Day at a Time and the director of Sports Night, this episode asks if the laugh track was about something bigger than laughter.You can read more in Willa's article “The Man Who Perfected the Laugh Track” in Slate.Links and further reading on some of the things we discussed on the show: Interview with Ben Glenn II on the history of the laugh track in McSweeney's See a Charlie Douglas Laff Box on Antiques Roadshow More of Paul Iverson's work restoring laugh tracks and inserting them into new shows The sitcom One Day at a Time Friends without a Laugh Track by Sboss “The Okeh Laughing Record” Tommy Schlamme and Aaron Sorkin's Sports NightThis episode was written by Willa Paskin. It was produced and edited by Benjamin Frisch, who also created the episode art. Decoder Ring is produced by Katie Shepherd, Max Freedman, and our supervising producer Evan Chung.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com, or leave a message on the Decoder RIng hotline at 347-460-7281. We love to hear any and all of your ideas for the show. Want more Decoder Ring? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Decoder Ring show page. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Decoder Ring is marking its 100th episode this year. To celebrate, we're revisiting our very first episode from 2018, which asks: What happened to the laugh track? For nearly five decades, the laugh track was ubiquitous, but beginning in the early 2000s, it fell out of sitcom fashion. What happened? How did we get from The Beverly Hillbillies to 30 Rock? In this episode we meet the man who created the laugh track, which originated as a homemade piece of technology, and trace that technology's fall and the rise of a more modern idea about humor. With the help of historians, laugh track obsessives, the showrunners of One Day at a Time and the director of Sports Night, this episode asks if the laugh track was about something bigger than laughter. You can read more in Willa's article “The Man Who Perfected the Laugh Track” in Slate. Links and further reading on some of the things we discussed on the show: Interview with Ben Glenn II on the history of the laugh track in McSweeney's See a Charlie Douglas Laff Box on Antiques Roadshow More of Paul Iverson's work restoring laugh tracks and inserting them into new shows The sitcom One Day at a Time Friends without a Laugh Track by Sboss “The Okeh Laughing Record” Tommy Schlamme and Aaron Sorkin's Sports Night This episode was written by Willa Paskin. It was produced and edited by Benjamin Frisch, who also created the episode art. Decoder Ring is produced by Katie Shepherd, Max Freedman, and our supervising producer Evan Chung. If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com, or leave a message on the Decoder RIng hotline at 347-460-7281. We love to hear any and all of your ideas for the show.  Want more Decoder Ring? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Decoder Ring show page. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Decoder Ring is marking its 100th episode this year. To celebrate, we're revisiting our very first episode from 2018, which asks: What happened to the laugh track? For nearly five decades, the laugh track was ubiquitous, but beginning in the early 2000s, it fell out of sitcom fashion. What happened? How did we get from The Beverly Hillbillies to 30 Rock? In this episode we meet the man who created the laugh track, which originated as a homemade piece of technology, and trace that technology's fall and the rise of a more modern idea about humor. With the help of historians, laugh track obsessives, the showrunners of One Day at a Time and the director of Sports Night, this episode asks if the laugh track was about something bigger than laughter.You can read more in Willa's article “The Man Who Perfected the Laugh Track” in Slate.Links and further reading on some of the things we discussed on the show: Interview with Ben Glenn II on the history of the laugh track in McSweeney's See a Charlie Douglas Laff Box on Antiques Roadshow More of Paul Iverson's work restoring laugh tracks and inserting them into new shows The sitcom One Day at a Time Friends without a Laugh Track by Sboss “The Okeh Laughing Record” Tommy Schlamme and Aaron Sorkin's Sports NightThis episode was written by Willa Paskin. It was produced and edited by Benjamin Frisch, who also created the episode art. Decoder Ring is produced by Katie Shepherd, Max Freedman, and our supervising producer Evan Chung.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com, or leave a message on the Decoder RIng hotline at 347-460-7281. We love to hear any and all of your ideas for the show. Want more Decoder Ring? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Decoder Ring show page. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Decoder Ring is marking its 100th episode this year. To celebrate, we're revisiting our very first episode from 2018, which asks: What happened to the laugh track? For nearly five decades, the laugh track was ubiquitous, but beginning in the early 2000s, it fell out of sitcom fashion. What happened? How did we get from The Beverly Hillbillies to 30 Rock? In this episode we meet the man who created the laugh track, which originated as a homemade piece of technology, and trace that technology's fall and the rise of a more modern idea about humor. With the help of historians, laugh track obsessives, the showrunners of One Day at a Time and the director of Sports Night, this episode asks if the laugh track was about something bigger than laughter. You can read more in Willa's article “The Man Who Perfected the Laugh Track” in Slate. Links and further reading on some of the things we discussed on the show: Interview with Ben Glenn II on the history of the laugh track in McSweeney's See a Charlie Douglas Laff Box on Antiques Roadshow More of Paul Iverson's work restoring laugh tracks and inserting them into new shows The sitcom One Day at a Time Friends without a Laugh Track by Sboss “The Okeh Laughing Record” Tommy Schlamme and Aaron Sorkin's Sports Night This episode was written by Willa Paskin. It was produced and edited by Benjamin Frisch, who also created the episode art. Decoder Ring is produced by Katie Shepherd, Max Freedman, and our supervising producer Evan Chung. If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com, or leave a message on the Decoder RIng hotline at 347-460-7281. We love to hear any and all of your ideas for the show.  Want more Decoder Ring? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Decoder Ring show page. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are coming down from the mountains and entering the Uncanny Valley! In this episode, K tells the Legends all about Laff in the Dark and their greatest cover up. Late Night Legends is a paranormal podcast and stream which believes Spooky Season should be all year long. Listen every week to learn what paratopic the Legends are getting into.Join our Discord!https://discord.gg/jcEGgpZHqELate Night Legends is for a mature audience and can discuss topics which may not be suitable for all audiences. Please take care of yourself!Sources: https://www.kcrw.com/news/shows/greater-la/halloween/elmer-mccurdyhttps://www.slate.com/blogs/atlas_obscura/2014/04/11/the_corpse_of_elmer_mccurdy_and_how_it_ended_up_in_a_long_beach_fun_park.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pike#:~:text=In%201979%2C%20the%20Pike%20amusement,then%20removed%20the%20remaining%20structures.https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/la-pascualitahttps://naturallywicked.store/blogs/news/the-chilling-tale-of-la-pascualita?srsltid=AfmBOophAlJv-5LDt1_u5m9P1ihwp_VWSSYQ6vZoJaHt76BO-WJ0EwFshttps://www.ripleys.com/stories/corpse-bridehttps://people.howstuffworks.com/la-pascualita.htm

LAFC gets its most convincing win of the season against their rivals from the Pacific Northwest, the Seattle Sounders. With Scarf still in Georgia, Filly and Laff give you the breakdown while also taking some liberties and having some fun. 

LAFC gets set for a bit of a respite, with just 5 matches in their next 30 days, beginning with a home match against the Earthquakes. Scarf and Laff break down the Players to Watch, explore their Keys to the Match, and look into their crystal balls (giggity) for their Score Predictions!

It's Episode 354, and it's a collapse of epic proportions, as LAFC goes to Miami, takes a 2-0 aggregate lead WITH the tiebreaker, only to squander it all away, losing 3-1 to Messi and Inter Miami and crashing out of the 2025 CCC. Ugh.Things looked great for the Black and Gold early, as captain Aaron Long reported for duty, scoring a chaotic 9' goal to give the boys an early lead, and the tiebreaker. That's about where the good news ends. Miami scores three unanswered, including two from Lionel Messi. Denis Bouanga missed or squandered a series of great chances, including one in second-half stoppage, and that proved to be the undoing for LAFC in the CCC. SEVEN, yes, seven big chances missed for LAFC. Miami wins the match, 3-1, and wins the aggregate, 3-2, to advance to the semis. Also on this match, Scarf is back from Costa Rica, Filly suffers no fools lightly when it comes to Dolo out, and Laff harkens back to his LAFC debut as part of This Date In LAFC History. Enjoy 354!

LAFC traveled to Children's Mercy Park and showed no mercy to Sporting, taking out the home side, 2-0. Goals from David Martinez and Aaron Long, excellent defending, and two big saves by Hugo Lloris punctuated the win. Also on Episode 350, Odin Holm and Adrian Wibowo make their LAFC debuts, LAFF needs to be reminded it's an LA podcast, and apparently, Scarf was a member of the Open Cup broadcast team for LAFC2's win over FC Arizona. Enjoy 350, and here's to 350 more!

It's Episode 348, and it's a roller coaster! LAFC gets dominated for the better part of 90', only to have our new DP, Cengiz Ünder, come off the bench on his debut, streak through the middle of the pitch to intercept an errant Crew pass, and find Denis Bouanga at the death to put the nail in the Crew's CCC coffin. Sure, LAFC lost, 2-1, but there is momentum to be had!Also on this episode, Laff tells a story (it may still be going on), Scarf thinks he's clever, and Filly... ugh... Filly was right. About what, you ask? Tune in to 348 to find out!

Higher education institutions continue to struggle with student retention, career readiness, and underemployment among graduates. Traditional college advising models focus heavily on selecting a major, yet many students graduate with empty degrees that fail to translate into meaningful careers. In this episode of Changing Higher Ed®, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Scott Carlson and Dr. Ned Scott Laff, authors of Hacking College: Why the Major Really Doesn't Matter and What Really Does, about how institutions can rethink academic advising, faculty engagement, and student success strategies to better serve today's learners. Carlson, a senior writer for the Chronicle of Higher Education, and Laff, who has over 35 years of experience in college and university settings helping students design successful undergraduate experiences, discuss how universities can shift away from a rigid, major-centric model to a personalized student success framework. They explain how students who lack career clarity often end up in underemployment, taking jobs unrelated to their degrees. Their research shows that institutions must evolve their advising structures to help students identify vocational purpose, leverage experiential learning, and navigate the hidden job market. The Problem with Traditional Academic Advising The outdated focus on major selection leads students into rigid career paths, often misaligned with their strengths and interests. A one-size-fits-all advising model leaves first-generation and low-income students struggling to navigate the complexities of higher education. Limited faculty-student engagement prevents students from leveraging university resources and professional networks. Lack of career-aligned experiential learning results in students graduating without the necessary skills and industry connections. Revolutionizing College-to-Career Transition Carlson and Laff propose a new model where higher education leaders integrate career-focused advising and faculty mentorship into the student experience. This involves: Helping students explore hidden intellectualism—their deeper interests and skills that could shape their career trajectories. Connecting students with faculty and industry professionals to uncover career pathways beyond traditional job titles. Expanding experiential learning opportunities through internships, mentorships, and project-based learning. Teaching students to research the hidden job market to discover roles they might never encounter through a standard career fair. Institutional Strategies for Student Success For university presidents, boards, and executive leaders, improving student outcomes requires a fundamental shift in how advising and faculty engagement are structured. Institutions should: Encourage faculty to act as mentors, guiding students beyond coursework to explore real-world career applications. Train advisors to support students in creating flexible, goal-oriented academic plans that integrate experiential learning. Strengthen career services by building industry partnerships and embedding career readiness into academic programming. Utilize existing institutional resources—including government affairs, research opportunities, and alumni networks—to connect students with career pathways. The Hidden Job Market and Career Readiness Career exploration should begin early in a student's academic journey. Institutions must help students develop the ability to recognize opportunities beyond traditional job titles by: Encouraging proactive networking with faculty, professionals, and industry leaders. Teaching students to research and navigate the hidden job market, where many opportunities exist outside of standard recruitment channels. Expanding experiential learning options, such as internships and project-based coursework, to provide practical experience that aligns with evolving workforce demands. With AI-driven automation threatening traditional advising roles, institutions must act now to redefine how they support student career pathways. Colleges that fail to adapt will continue to see declining retention, underemployment, and dissatisfaction among graduates. Five Takeaways for University Presidents and Boards Be Open to Change – Institutions must actively remove barriers that prevent student success. The current advising model is failing many students, and colleges need to adopt a more flexible, student-centered approach that helps learners navigate their academic and career paths effectively. Preserve Academic Variety – Colleges are eliminating liberal arts programs due to financial pressures, but this limits students' ability to create multidisciplinary educational experiences. Institutions should strive to maintain a diverse academic landscape that allows students to explore various career pathways. Engage Directly with Students – University leaders should make an effort to understand student concerns firsthand. By informally engaging with students—whether in common areas or casual settings—presidents and board members can gain valuable insights into what students need to thrive. Empower Students to Take Ownership of Their Education – Instead of following rigid degree structures, students should be encouraged to design their own academic experiences by integrating coursework, experiential learning, and industry engagement in ways that align with their career goals. Advisors and faculty should support this by shifting from a prescriptive model to one that helps students think critically about their education. Rethink Institutional Priorities – Colleges can maintain their research and tenure agendas while also fostering a culture that encourages student success. Leaders should create systems that help students perceive higher education as an interconnected network of opportunities rather than a series of disconnected courses. Higher education institutions that fail to evolve will continue to see declining retention and job placement rates. Listen in as Dr. Drumm McNaughton, Scott Carlson, and Dr. Ned Laff explore how colleges can implement meaningful advising reforms to improve student success, institutional sustainability, and long-term career outcomes. Institutions looking for solutions to align their academic programs with evolving student needs should explore Academic Realignment and Redesign strategies. Read the podcast transcript on our website: https://changinghighered.com/transforming-college-advising-new-approach-to-student-success/ #AcademicAdvising #HigherEducation #StudentSuccess   About the Podcast Guests Dr. Ned Scott Laff has over 35 years of experience in college and university settings, helping students design successful undergraduate experiences. He has taught both English and Honors courses and has broad interests in liberal arts education, the quality of undergraduate education, and the role of academic advising in liberal learning. He was Founding Director of the Center for the Junior Year at Governors State University; Director for Advising at Augustana College; the Director for General Education, Director of Contractual Studies, Director for Service-Learning and Director of the Center for Engaged Learning at Columbia College; former Academic Program Coordinator for Core Curriculum and Director for First Year Seminar at Loyola University Chicago. He has served as Director for Academic Program Development at Barat College of DePaul University; and as Associate Dean for Curriculum at Mundelein College of Loyola University Chicago. Connect with Ned Scott Laff on LinkedIn → Scott Carlson is a senior writer at The Chronicle of Higher Education who explores where higher education is headed. Since 1999, he has covered a range of issues for the publication: college management and finance, facilities, campus planning, energy, sustainability, libraries, workforce development, the value of a college degree, and other subjects. He has written such in-depth reports as “Sustaining the College Business Model,” “The Future of Work,” “The Right Mix of Academic Programs,” “The Campus as City,” and “The Outsourced University.” Carlson has won awards from the Education Writers Association and is a frequent speaker at colleges and conferences around the country. His work has also appeared in The Baltimore Sun and Baltimore City Paper, among other publications. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Connect with Scott Carlson on LinkedIn → About the Podcast Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton is the founder, CEO, and Principal Consultant at The Change Leader, Inc. A highly sought-after higher education consultant with 20+ years of experience, Dr. McNaughton works with leadership, management, and boards of U.S. and international institutions. His expertise spans key areas, including accreditation, governance, strategic planning, presidential onboarding, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances. Dr. McNaughton's approach combines a holistic methodology with a deep understanding of the contemporary and evolving challenges facing higher education institutions worldwide to ensure his clients succeed in their mission. Connect with Drumm McNaughton on LinkedIn→  

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Tattoo studios are evolving, and so is the technology that supports them. In todays episode of the podcast, Nate Laff, co-founder of Rev 23, discusses the journey of modernizing tattoo management software, transitioning from a Windows desktop platform to a streamlined cloud-based and mobile app solution.  By focusing on essential features like client management, release forms, and supply tracking, Rev 23 aims to meet the changing needs of tattoo artists, especially those working in private studios or on the go, while adapting to industry trends and user feedback. Check out the Deep Dive on Firesidetattoo.com: https://www.firesidetattoo.com/tattoo-library/modernizing-tattoo-client-management-nate-laff-ep-289~29274 Learn more about Nate and REV 23 at: https://www.rev23.com/ Are you a beginning tattooer or an apprentice ? We can help you grow your skillset! https://explore.firesidetattoo.com/tattoo-apprentices-toolkit Are you a seasoned tattoo vet who is stuck in a rut? click below https://explore.firesidetattoo.com/tattooers-toolkit Support us while buying the stuff you need at the links below! Get 10% off the Neuma 4 with code "Fireside" at checkout https://neumatattoo.com Get  10 % off all S8 Tattoo products with promo code "Fireside" https://s8tattoo.com/ Get 10% off your order from Raw Pigments with code "fireside" https://rawpigments.co/ Up your Tattoo Business Management skills with TattooNow Exclusive! Sign up at the link below and get a personalized 1 on 1 business consultation with Gabe Ripley himself. Or Free access to the TattooNOW Business Roundtable if your not ready for a 1 on 1 but want to learn more https://longevity.tattoonow.com/about-tattoonow-business-software?am_id=jakemeeks9626   Links for this episode: Keep up with us at: https://firesidetattoo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Firesidetattoo/ https://www.instagram.com/firesidetattoo/ Jake's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/pluguglyart/

Josh of Dirt Court Jesters makes his annual appearance on the show to break down some schedules for the upcoming season. And he also has a list of food & restaurants for us! You can find his pages on: Twitter/X, Facebook, YouTube. ​What stands out to us on the WoO sprint & late model schedules, High Limit, Lucas Oil Late Models, Xtreme Outlaw midgets, 3 USAC divisions, Late Model Summer Nationals, All-Stars / Ohio Speedweek. And we also touch on the Ironman late models & Hunt the Front. ​Wicker bill discussion, again.​Jumping into the podcasting world in 2024. Keeping it rolling in 2025.​He gives us a list of Ohio establishments to note. Bagger Daves, Laff's, Thurman Cafe, Village Pump, Jim's Town Tavern & their wings(Ends around 1:35:00 minute mark)Stoking the Fire​Social media of the week: Q&A with Gordy Gundaker on Twitter, Anton Hernandez DQ at the Tulsa Shootout​"The Draft"(Ends around 1:42:00 minute mark)Feature Finish​40th Annual Tulsa Shootout​Wild West Shootout nights 1 & 2 at Vado Speedway Park(Ends around 1:45:00 mark)The Smoke​Hot pocket night​Red Robin

In the locker this week! Christmas Special! Royal Variety Review  Laff 4 Kids The Vein  Performer depression Self destruction  Shakespeare selfie? Fame Gang Car park drama  Surgeon on call Bullsh*tter Scott's frantic texts Playing dumb FTW Sarcasm intelligence  Get in touch, let us know what you think? Join our Patreon for exclusive episodes and early access here! https://www.patreon.com/bwtbpod A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textDisney's Out of My Mind will be released on Disney+ tomorrow, and I had the opportunity to interview the director, Amber Sealey, on today's podcast. The film is about a sixth grader, Melody Brooks, who has cerebral palsy, is nonverbal, and uses a wheelchair. As Melody navigates the ups and downs of being in the classroom, she eventually shows that what she has to say is more important than how she says it.Amber Sealey is an award-winning filmmaker whose most recent film, Out of My Mind (Disney/ Participant/Big Beach), premiered at Sundance 2024 to multiple standing ovations. Based on the best-selling YA novel of the same name, it stars Rosemarie DeWitt, Luke Kirby, and Judith Light, with Jennifer Aniston voicing the lead's inner life.Projects she has in development include two of her original scripts — the comedy feature COMING OF AGE and the romantic comedy BODICE RIPPER. Her feature NO MAN OF GOD (SpectreVision/Company X/XYZ Films/RLJ Entertainment), starring Elijah Wood and Luke Kirby, was theatrically released in 2021 to rave reviews.She has been supported by Sundance, Film Independent, and Women in Film. She is a fellow of the AFI Directing Workshop for Women and has written scripts for Duplass Brothers/Donut Productions. She was selected for Ryan Murphy's Half Initiative, the NBCUniversal Directors Initiative, the WeForShe DirectHer program, Film Independent's Directing Lab, and their Fast Track program.Her short film, HOW DOES IT START, world premiered at Sundance and (among other awards) won Best Narrative Short at Sarasota FF, and is being turned into a feature film. Her feature NO LIGHT & NO LAND ANYWHERE was theatrically released by Factory 25 and won a Special Jury Award at the LA Film Festival. Her second feature, HOW TO CHEAT, won Best Performance at LAFF, and won both Best Narrative and Best Acting at BendFilm. Her first film, A PLUS D, was released by IndiePix.Sealey has a BA in Theatre Arts and Modern Dance from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and an MA from The Central School of Speech and Drama in London. She studied Shakespeare at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.She was born in England and lives in Los Angeles with her family.Be sure to check out the movie Friday!Follow me on social media at @offthecrutch, or e-mail me at offthecrutch@gmail.com

HENRY THREADGILL “YOU KNOW THE NUMBER” New York, October 12 & 13, 1986Bermuda blues, Those who eat cookiesRasul Siddik (tp) Frank “Ku-umba” Lacy (tb) Henry Threadgill (b-fl,as,ts) Diedre Murray (cello) Fred Hopkins (b) Pheeroan ak Laff, Reggie Nicholson (perc) ALTUS “MYTHOS” Brooklyn, NY, August 5 & 6, 2022Embrace, Lay of the land, The last gift Dave Adewumi (tp) Nathan Reising (as) Neta Raanan (ts) Isaac Levien (b) Ryan Sands (d)   GAUCI/LANE/SHEA “SCHOLES STREET STUDIO”   Brooklyn, NY,ca, 2024Improvisations I, II & IIIStephen Gauci – tenor saxophone/clarinet, Adam Lane – bass and Kevin Shea – Drums         Continue reading Puro Jazz 16 de agosto, 2024 at PuroJazz.

Bold and bawdy, for a time in the 1970's LaWanda Page was the Queen of Comedy -- at least the type featured on numerous x-rated "party records". From early days as a "Fire Dancer", LaWanda worked the "chitlin' circuit" of clubs in the south, developing her standup act and developing friendships with other comics including Redd Foxx. After issuing a number of naughty albums on the Laff label, LaWanda got a call from Redd asking her to join the cast of his new sitcom Sanford and Son". She said yes, and the producer blew a gasket because her acting skills were at best limited. Redd famously said "if she goes, I go" and the rest is sitcom history. So take yourself back to the days when you would put on certain records "after the kids go to bed" and have a laugh with LaWanda, The Queen of Comedy. As always find extra cuts below and thanks for sharing our shows. Want more LaWanda? Most of LaWanda's albums are very NSFW -- though if you want a quick primer in urban slang of the 70s they are a great source. This track is taken from the one mainstream comedy record she did and while the language was toned down, the point was still sharp. https://youtu.be/Evsd1jpiMuQ?si=MzW09WALAqYyVhBn LaWanda's Aunt Esther was a cornerstone of Sanford and Son -- and LaWanda played it to the hilt (as did Redd Foxx as Fred Sanford). Here's some of Aunt Esther's best.https://youtu.be/0ppXVtCoA_E?si=-o_JFFQSPEYLI5fK Here's a time capsule -- it the Dean Martin Celebrity Roast of Angie Dickinson -- featuring LaWanda as one of the roasters -- only she turned most of her fire on Dino. And dig the 1970s color scheme -- you can feel the shag carpet!https://youtu.be/WjzbQXVywk8?si=PUUwKjxqYzTHXgTV

BAIKIDA CARROLL “MARIONETTES ON A HIGH WIRE” Brooklyn, NY, September 14 & 15, 2000Ebullient secrets, Griot's last dance, Marionettes on a high wireBaikida Carroll (tp) Erica Lindsay (ts) Adegoke Steve Colson (p) Michael Formanek (b) Pheeroan ak Laff (d) DAN WEISS “EVEN ODDS” Mt. Vernon, NY ?, c. 2023The children of Uvalde, Bu, Vertical lifestyle, Five to nine, Conversing with stillnessMiguel Zenon (as) Matt Mitchell (p) Dan Weiss (d,comp) OPEN QUESTION “LIVE AT SCHOLES STREET STUDIO” New York December, 2022Improvisation #1, Improvisation #3Daniel Carter (saxos/fl) Ayumi Ishito (st) Eric Plaks (p) Zach Swanson (b) Jon Panikkar (dr) Continue reading Puro Jazz 26 de julio, 2024 at PuroJazz.

STEVE SWALLOW PLAYING IN TRAFFIC Madeira, September 5, 2008 Days of old, Up too late New Paltz, NY, April 9, 2009 Quiet insideOhad Talmor (ts) Steve Swallow (el-b) Adam Nussbaum (d) NEW YORK JAZZ COLLECTIVE DON'T KNOW THIS WORLD WITHOUT DON CHERRY Stamford, CT, April 11 & 12, 1996I don't know this world without Don Cherry, Nock down under, El nino (1)Baikida Carroll (tp,flhrn) Frank “Ku-umba” Lacy (tb) Marty Ehrlich (cl,b-cl,fl,as) Mike Nock (p) Michael Formanek (b) Pheeroan ak Laff (d) Steve Johns (d-1) LENA BLOCH HEART KNOWS Hampton, NJ, July 27, 2017Lateef suite, Three treasuresLena Bloch (ts) Russ Lossing (p) Cameron Brown (b) Billy Mintz (d) Continue reading Puro Jazz 05 de Julio 2024 at PuroJazz.

6.21.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Colo. Cop Kills Unarmed Black Man, SCOTUS Gun Ruling, Summer Travel, Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest A Black Colorado family wants the Aurora officer who shot their relative—an unarmed Black man—charged with his murder. The family's attorney will explain what happened to Kye-Lynn Lewis. The Supreme Court upholds a federal law barring people who are the subject of domestic violence restraining orders from owning weapons. We'll talk to an expert about why this is the most significant gun control ruling by the nation's highest court in two years. Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson gave the world a history lesson about the racism he encountered while playing America's favorite sport. Are you having a hard time figuring out where to go on your summer vacation? We have a travel expert share some ideas for where to go for your summer getaway! And laughter heals the soul! We'll tell you how to catch the Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest in New York City and how it's opening doors. #BlackStarNetwork advertising partners:Fanbase

Mugga, Rita Brent, and Joanna Briley visit friends and talk about the upcoming Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest , Rita Brent's new song: gospel version of  “Bleach-blonde, Bad-built, Butch body and more with host Marina Franklin!  Rita Brent is an award-winning comedian, musician, and military veteran. She grew up in Jackson, MS where she played music in Baptist churches alongside her mother and singer-pianist, Angela. She credits her mother for single-handedly cultivating her talents and preparing her for the entertainment business. By 18, she joined the Army National Guard where she served as a drummer in the 41st Army Band, ending her time in service as a sergeant. She began her radio broadcasting career at WJSU 88.5 FM as a student at THEE Jackson State University from which she graduated, and later spent six years at Mississippi Public Broadcasting as a host and producer. In 2013, she made a big leap into standup comedy. 9 years later, she has appeared on Comedy Central, truTV, Epix TV, LOL Network, Circle TV, CNN, and more. She tours as an opening act with her mentors, Rickey Smiley and Cedric the Entertainer. She wrote for the 73rd Primetime EMMY Awards, the Academy of Country Music Awards, The People's Choice Awards, and Stand Out: An LGBTQ Celebration on Netflix. In 2023, she became a first-time Writers Guild Awards Nominee in two categories. When she's not on the road as a standup comedian, she's an up and coming music performance artist. Her most popular singles are Kamala, I Deserve to Be Alive, and Can You Rock Me Like a Pothole. She recently released the hit song, “Do the Hoochie Daddy” , Check out her new song: GOSPEL VERSION of “Bleach-blonde, Bad-built, Butch body. She's a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated.  Mugga is an American actress and comedian who was born and raised in Brooklyn. She is known for her roles as Dolores in The First Purge, Reema Pell in Orange Is The New Black, NBC's Manifest as Bethany and Ambassador to the Black Women In Comedy Laff Fest.  Joanna Briley. Brooklyn born, Connecticut raised. Hilarity ensued. Joanna's work for the MTA made her one of the friendliest Token Booth Clerks and her love of stand up and being a token booth clerk aka Station Agent, allowed her to write and produce “Swipe This: My Life in Transit!” to critical acclaim. Joanna is also the proud creator of the Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest which was created in 2018 and will be presented this Juneteenth in various venues throughout NYC. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf

Em 1976, um programa de TV visita uma atração chamada Laff in the Dark no parque de diversões Pike Amusement Park, em Long Beach, na Califórnia. Nessa visita eles descobrem que um dos manequins é na verdade um cadáver humano, mas quem foi esse homem?

This week it's two terrifying tales about more than meets the eye! First up, Lauren takes you on a ride through the uncanny valley with the “Laff in the Dark” mannequin at the The Pike amusement park. In the early ‘70s, children visiting the boardwalk in Long Beach, California noticed one of the mannequins in the funhouse attraction looked a little…off. But it wasn't until some years later, when a production crew from a popular TV series were shooting in the funhouse in 1976, something more was discovered beneath the surface. How did this grotesque mannequin end up as a set piece in the amusement park ride and where did it come from?! And what was the glow-in-the-dark paint it was covered in actually hiding?! Next, Felicia profiles William H. Mumler - a spirit photographer from the 1800s. People took notice of Mumler's photography when he developed a self-portrait that appeared to feature the ghost of who he claimed was his cousin that had been dead for 12 years! This portrait is believed by many in the paranormal world to be the first spirit photograph ever. But William had both famous clients and famous critics, including infamous flim flam man P.T. Barnum. Listen to hear more about his fascinating work!PS: If you have requests for future episodes or just want to hang out, follow us on Instagram @sinistersisterspodcast

Were back!And we kick things off in a big way! Abby dives deep into the creepy history of the infamous and… handsome… very haunted Robert the Doll. Then, Ashlyn covers the tumultuous tale of Elmer McCurdy, the story of a man that only begins with his death. This episode has everything: No new shoes,  a description of the most handsome doll in the world, really bad doll voices, formal introductions for a doll, horrific amusement park experiences, a shacket on a shacket, old-fashioned money sacks, a very loud getaway, and the worst possible way to collect nickels. Thanks for listening!!Love the show? Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/iscreamsocialpodcast Email us: iscreamsocialpod@gmail.comInstagram: @iscreamsocialpodcast Support the show

Hello Friends! Today we look into the story where a real life corpse was found hanging in a fun house! We also talk about what's next after seeing the Jeffery Epstein list, mistakes guys should avoid and more! Hope you enjoy! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ieinfriends Give Us Feedback Here! https://forms.gle/MDUf5R1tPRURJE4t9 Follow I.E In Friends here: https://linktr.ee/IEinFriends Save Money Below! Get 10% OFF on TasteSalud Products with code IEFRIENDS at tastesalud.com Get 15% OFF Jewelry with code IEFRIENDS at LujoFino.com Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code IEFRIENDS at MANSCAPED.com! Get 10% OFF your first month of Therapy at Betterhelp.com/ieinfriends Under Lucky Stars makes star maps, showing the unique constellation above a place and time that's important to you https://www.underluckystars.com/IEINFRIENDS Take The Mic! https://forms.gle/nSf7f2YKqSgxRBur8 Subscribe to us Patreon for exclusive episodes! https://www.patreon.com/ieinfriends Follow Us! Saul V Gomez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/saulvgomez/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Saulvgomez_ Cesar Sotelo Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iknowcesar Aaron Caraveo Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/airbear_ie Topics 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:45 - Aaron is 26 00:07:25 - Rollercoasters are timeless 00:12:00 - Sober at parties 00:15:25 - Laff in the dark 00:21:30 - Hitler in Argentina 00:24:20 - Jeffery Epstein list 00:37:00 - Better Help 00:38:43 - The Food in United States is horrible 00:44:30 - Best nuggets in the game 00:48:17 - Mo bamba was created by the universe 00:51:30 - What the year has in store 00:54:30 - Mistakes guys should avoid 01:03:10 - Trophy Vs treasure wife 01:07:15 - Take The Mic 01:34:08 - Life Is expensive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It hasn't been a perfect start for #GoKingsGo, but it's been pretty darn good. We break down the first 6 games for the #LAKings and take a moment to have a chuckle about how some OTHER teams have started the season.

This episode is a bonus cross-post of a salon session about Sentientism with the American Ethical Union back in February 2022 hosted by Hugh Taft-Morales. Amy Halpern-Laff and I (Jamie Woodhouse) presented the Sentientism worldview and we had a great Q&A session with the group. If you prefer video you can watch the session on the AEU YouTube channel here. Find out more about the AEU on their website here. In Sentientist Conversations we talk about the two most important questions: “what's real?” & “what (and who) matters?” The Sentientism worldview answers those questions with a commitment to "evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings." Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠Sentientism.info⁠⁠⁠. Join our ⁠⁠⁠"I'm a Sentientist" wall⁠⁠⁠ via ⁠⁠⁠this simple form⁠⁠⁠. Everyone, Sentientist or not, is welcome in our groups. The biggest so far is ⁠⁠⁠here on FaceBook⁠⁠⁠. Come join us there!

Hollie Harper, Joanna Briley, and Chaundra Daniels visit Friends Like Us and discuss the importance of black women in comedy, The Black Women In Comedy Laff Fest For Juneteenth and more with host Marina Franklin. Hollie Harper is a comedy nerd from South Jersey. She is currently the creator and co-exec producer of Hella Late! with Hollie Harper on BRIC TV and a co-host of the nationally trending Twitter Storytelling Chat “BlerdDating.” Hella Late! with Hollie Harper was recently in the 2021 NYC Web Fest where she was nominated as Best Actress. Hollie was a semi-finalist in the 2019 NBC Standup Competition and has been featured on NY1, and in Black Enterprise Magazine, Thrive Global, Confessional Magazine and Black San Diego Magazine. Her popular sketch comedy show AMERICAN CANDY has played the Comic Strip, Gotham Comedy Club, BAM Café as well as the Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival. Time Out Chicago named them one of the five groups to watch. Hollie is a regular host for West Side Comedy Club in NYC and works with Gold Comedy and Stand Up Girls, two programs that empower young women by teaching them standup comedy. She was recently the talent coordinator and casting for “Blood Lassi” on Spotify, written by Pratima Mani, and moderated the panel for the Emmy Award winning, WOC editing team of Black Lady Sketch Show for The Black TV and Film Collective. She is also the Creative Consultant for the very successful Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest. Joanna Briley Brooklyn born, Connecticut raised. Hilarity ensued. Joanna's work for the MTA made her one of the friendliest Token Booth Clerks and her love of stand up and being a token booth clerk aka Station Agent, allowed her to write and produce “Swipe This: My Life in Transit!” to critical acclaim. Joanna is also the proud creator of the Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest which was created in 2018 and will have her fourth festival this June 14th-June 18th 2023 in various venues throughout NYC.  Chaundra Daniels is currently the Director of Career Services at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology providing guidance and structure for a range of student services offered by career services and overseeing all office operations on career development strategies. She is a former Project Manager working on career development projects for Fortune 500 companies such as Colgate, the Federal Reserve Bank, McDonald's, Pepsi,  Starbucks, and Verizon. Chaundra is the Principal Consultant of  Monarch Productions, LLC, a boutique consulting firm that provides coaching and consulting sessions, workshops, and speaking engagements for individuals and businesses. Known as “The Humor Consultant”, Chaundra is an enthusiastic and resourceful communicator. The Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships & Planning for the 4th Annual Black Women in Comedy Festival, Chaundra is also the producer of the BFF (Beautiful, Fabulous, and Funny) Comedy Show,  a monthly comedy residency that donates partial proceeds to the designated benefactor, TechCore2, a Philadelphia based STEM program whose mission is to empower youth through tech industry training to build confidence and to pursue a technology career path.  She is often sought out to facilitate presentations and host events. An effective communicator,  she uses humor as a tool, offering a unique communication style with the ability to successfully engage and motivate audiences through critical thinking.  She has a fond appreciation of butterflies and uses their symbolic nature of “transformation” as part of her message providing inspiration to her audiences. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf.