Podcasts about Leona Helmsley

After spotting Tik Tok creator, "Current Fixation" Substack writer, and bestie, Lauren Skae, in the Dave & Busters episode, I knew I had to get her perspective on what it's like to witness peak reality tv in progress. She brings us into her experience as a friend attending Janet's birthday party, what it's like to see yourself on Bravo, as well as her opinions on the show and cast members she's interacted with. We delve into why she's Team Janet, our agreement that Jesse has a billionaire fetish, acknowledging that just about everything and everyone is an ad now, and how we can put regulations on podcast equipment for men. BONUS: a mini dive into NYC hotel heiress Leona HelmsleyAll opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. Information shared is cited via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity and presented in layman's terms.Wanna support this independent pod? Links below:BuyMeACoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BBDBVenmo @TYBBDB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a creative professional, you see what others do not. It is why you get paid. You try to lead those you seek to serve with a guiding hand. And yet. When those around you refuse your direction what are you to do. Let's talk about Leona Helmsley. Original Episode Number: 88 | Original Air Date: 2/22/2022 Links & Resources: Host: Sean Low of The Business of Being Creative Link: Join Sean's Collective of Business Creatives Follow Sean on social media: Instagram: @SeanLow1 | Facebook: Facebook.com/Sean.Low.35 | LinkedIn | Twitter: @SeanLow Have an opinion on Sean's tips and advice? Talk Back!! Email Sean. -- Podcast Network: The Wedding Biz Network Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of The Wedding Biz, LLC. 2022.

New York Tawk host, Elyse DeLucci (@ElyseDeLucci) welcomes you into her Upper East Side living room talking: Los Angeles devastating fires, New Year's Resolutions, Andy Warhol's apartment, Leona Helmsley's dog's inheritance, Food Tawk: carrot cake cookie recipe, Shopping Tawk:  Japanese chi machine AND MORE! LOVE TO LOVE YA! SUBSCRIBE TO MY YT CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrl_... Follow Elyse on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elysedelucci/?hl=en

Leona Helmsley (1920-2007) was a real estate agent turned mogul after marrying Harry Helmsley. Leona served as the head and face of the Helmsley hotel empire, and her unapologetic wealth and antics earned her the nickname “queen of mean.” Later, Leona was convicted on charges of tax evasion and served more than a year in prison. For Further Reading: Leona Helmsley, Hotel Queen, Dies at 87 Behind Queen of Mean Leona Helmsley, a $5B estate and her dog Trouble These pets inherited millions: A look at the rising trend of pet wills 'Trouble' Has Died; Leona Helmsley's Pampered Pooch Inherited Millions Leona Helmsley: The Art of the Steal TAKE THAT, LEONA! TRUMP FIRES MISSIVE AT HOTEL RIVAL HELMSLEY This month, we're diving into the "Divas" of history, examining how the label has been used from many angles, whether describing women pejoratively... or with admiration. History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn’t help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more. Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures. Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Lindsey Kratochwill, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Sara Schleede, Paloma Moreno Jimenez, Luci Jones, Abbey Delk, Hannah Bottum, Adrien Behn, Alyia Yates, and Vanessa Handy. Special thanks to Shira Atkins. Original theme music composed by Miles Moran. Follow Wonder Media Network: Website Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iggy showed Maddie his speedo picture during the break. Might have been an HR violation. Lern was on stage with Limp Bizkit last night. Chairman shows Maddie his pearl necklace. Leona Helmsley. Jackson's got a big night of College Football '25 ahead of him. What job would Maddie's dream guy have? Athletes and infidelity. Drops of the week. Maddie's favorite films. Mr. Lix is on the lines. He thinks Maddie gonna have a tough time finding her perfect guy in St. Louis. Maddie down on Hawk Tuah. Parasocial relationships. Update on The Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Iggy showed Maddie his speedo picture during the break. Might have been an HR violation. Lern was on stage with Limp Bizkit last night. Chairman shows Maddie his pearl necklace. Leona Helmsley. Jackson's got a big night of College Football '25 ahead of him. What job would Maddie's dream guy have? Athletes and infidelity. Drops of the week. Maddie's favorite films. Mr. Lix is on the lines. He thinks Maddie gonna have a tough time finding her perfect guy in St. Louis. Maddie down on Hawk Tuah. Parasocial relationships. Update on The Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

APPLY to Ralston College's Summer Latin Program at https://www.ralston.ac/latin-program. Worldwide applications close on 31 May. Alan Dershowitz is an American lawyer and law professor who taught at Harvard Law School for just under 50 years. He served as the appellate adviser on the murder trial of O. J. Simpson, forming part of the legal "Dream Team", alongside Johnnie Cochran and F. Lee Bailey. He was a member of the defense team for Jeffrey Epstein (2006), Harvey Weinstein (2018) and President Donald Trump in his first impeachment trial (2020). He has represented many other celebrity clients such as John Lennon, Mike Tyson, Patty Hearst, Leona Helmsley, Jim Bakker, Claus von Bülow and Julian Assange. SPONSORS: We use Monetary Metals to buy gold and earn interest on it! https://monetary-metals.com/triggernometry/ Shopify - sign up for a £1 per month trial at https://www.shopify.co.uk/trigger/ Join our Premium Membership for early access, extended and ad-free content: https://triggernometry.supercast.com OR Support TRIGGERnometry Here: Bitcoin: bc1qm6vvhduc6s3rvy8u76sllmrfpynfv94qw8p8d5 Music by: Music by: Xentric | info@xentricapc.com | https://www.xentricapc.com/ YouTube: @xentricapc Buy Merch Here: https://www.triggerpod.co.uk/shop/ Advertise on TRIGGERnometry: marketing@triggerpod.co.uk Join the Mailing List: https://www.triggerpod.co.uk/#mailinglist Find TRIGGERnometry on Social Media: https://twitter.com/triggerpod https://www.facebook.com/triggerpod/ https://www.instagram.com/triggerpod/ About TRIGGERnometry: Stand-up comedians Konstantin Kisin (@konstantinkisin) and Francis Foster (@francisjfoster) make sense of politics, economics, free speech, AI, drug policy and WW3 with the help of presidential advisors, renowned economists, award-winning journalists, controversial writers, leading scientists and notorious comedians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leona Helmsley's perch atop the world of Manhattan real estate is threatened by federal tax evasion charges. Her trial gives all the people she bullied a chance to hit back. With her dirty laundry aired out for all to see, the Queen of Mean is served her just desserts. But as she soldiers on without her beloved Harry, Leona will have terrible trouble defending her riches, and her heart.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Leona Helmsley escapes Depression-era poverty by marrying billionaire real estate magnate Harry Helmsley. She takes over his Manhattan hotels and declares herself Queen of the Palace, then earns a royal reputation for berating, bullying, and firing employees at the drop of a hat. But when her tax bills come into question, everyone who's worked under Leona gets their pitchforks ready to take down the Queen of Mean.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Nieves Concostrina nos habla de la empresaria inmobiliaria y multimillonaria Leona Helmsley.Ya puedes escuchar Polvo eres, exclusivo en Podimo: https://go.podimo.com/es/polvoeres

Nieves Concostrina nos habla de la empresaria inmobiliaria y multimillonaria Leona Helmsley.Ya puedes escuchar Polvo eres, exclusivo en Podimo: https://go.podimo.com/es/polvoeres

Explore the life of Leona Helmsley, the renowned hotelier, with Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and researcher Marlea Parson. In this episode, they delve into the details of Leona's journey in the real estate industry, her legal challenges, and imprisonment. Together they examine Leona's management style, leading to her infamous title, and the legal issues, including tax […] The post Leona Helmsley & Her Millionaire Dog – EP. 97 – Life's Third Act appeared first on Joseph E. Cordell.

You've probably heard stories of celebrities leaving their fortunes to their beloved pooches and thought, “How silly!” Sure, it's unlikely that an animal needs millions of dollars - after all, what will they do with it? But if you're a pet person, have you stopped to consider what will happen to your sidekick after you're gone? People don't think about how long animals can live. Dogs can live anywhere from 8-16 years, and cats from 12-18. And those are your household four-legged friends. What about fish and birds? Koi fish live anywhere from 25-35 years, and parrots can live up to 50 or 65 years – who knew?! Don't forget there are lizards, turtles, snakes, and even horses that could outlive you. “Estate planning for your pets is important for several reasons. The first, of course, is that you love your pets like a child, and you worry about what will happen to them when you're gone.” If an owner does pass, often, the pet is left out of the picture, and a family member gets stuck with the burden of caring for them on their own, facing vet bills, grooming expenses, daily care, and more. Even worse than leaving a loved one with the responsibility is your poor puppy ending up at the pound. Fortunately, a little bit of planning goes a long way to ensure your pet friends get the quality of care they deserve. It can be as simple as researching rescues, having a conversation with the person you want to designate to ensure they are on board during your pet estate planning process, or setting up a pet trust. In this episode, Kirsten and Madison will talk more about, Why it's essential to include all pets, from goldfish to horses, in your estate plan. The variety of options available to ensure quality pet care after you're gone. Why it is important to include a financial incentive, maybe not millions, but enough to cover the needs of your pet. Fun stories of celebrities who made big plans for their pups. How to hold your pet caregiver accountable after you are gone. And much more! So, saddle up (if you're estate planning for a horse, that is) because this episode has as much fun and enthusiasm as it does information and inspiration. It's never too late to start planning, and listening in is a great way to start!

Otto G. Borsich II has been working in kitchens since a teenager growing up in Ohio. Enlisting in the Navy he cooked on the USS Patrick Henry, a nuclear submarine. His formal training was through an apprenticeship at the Pierre Hotel in NYC. While in New York he was the personal chef to Leona Helmsley.   His impressive career includes, Le Bernadin, Charlie Trotters, the Bellagio, the Atlantis and Mardan Palace in Turkey. He also served as a Chef Instructor at the Culinary Institute of America. He was the Executive Chef of Central Market, a luxurious gourmet store in Texas.     He was the catalyst behind Childhood Hunger Day in Washington, DC. Organizing chefs from across America who converged on Capitol Hill for a 3-day symposium on #hunger and #poverty legislation with members of the U.S. House and Senate. He was awarded a presidential medallion from the American Culinary Federation for his involvement with hunger issues. His telegenic persona and skill set landed him as a contestant on Top Chef and Supermarket Stakeout.   Possessing a Servants Heart, he is involved in prison ministry providing hope to the forgotten. A self-professed Culinary Missionary. Travel, adventure, and spreading the gospel of food are the core of his spirit. Having trekked to 30 countries on 5 continents, often feeding the neediest of the needy, his personal goal is to visit 100 countries before departing to the definitive destination.   His memoir cookbook, A Chef is Born achieved best seller status and received a reader's choice Christian Literary Award in the testimonial category. A Chef is Born is an inspirational coming of age tale during the sixties and seventies in the Heartland. He delivered a TEDx Talk, Be Present, Be Persistent, and Use Your Gift, viewable on YouTube.   With a have knives will travel attitude, he has cooked for presidents, star athletes, rock stars, and movie stars. Yet, his biggest career thrill remains catering his 25th high school reunion.   You can find him on social media (instagram, facebook and twitter) and he also has his own website.   The songs picked by all our guests can be found via  our playlist #walktalklisten here.    Please let me/us know via our email innovationhub@cwsglobal.org what you think about this new series. We would love to hear from you.   Please like/follow our Walk Talk Listen podcast and follow mauricebloem on twitter and instagram.  Or check us out on our website 100mile.org.  We also encourage you to check out the special WTL series Enough for All about an organization called CWS. 

August is setting new pod download records, thanks y'all! This week: Dua's bday, inspirational quotes from Jersey Shore, Leona Helmsley being mean, and listener feedback. Support the showThanks for listening! Listen, rate, subscribe and other marketing type slogans! Here's my Insta: @dannypalmernyc @thedannypalmershow@blackcatcomedy And subscribe to my Patreon? Maybe? If you know how to? I don't know how it works. Let's just leave this thing be: https://www.patreon.com/thedannypalmershow

What do the Cards have? Dear Diedre with stories of a chastity cage. Iggy's been enshrined in the Brentwood Hall of Fame. Joan Rivers and Leona Helmsley. Iggy mentioned Los Lonely Boys in his Brentwood Hall of Fame induction speech. Mr. Lix met with Jack and Barbara at Muirfield. Tim watching Entourage with his son. Flying private. TMZ reached out to Iggy. Jackson's a bull for hire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What do the Cards have? Dear Diedre with stories of a chastity cage. Iggy's been enshrined in the Brentwood Hall of Fame. Joan Rivers and Leona Helmsley. Iggy mentioned Los Lonely Boys in his Brentwood Hall of Fame induction speech. Mr. Lix met with Jack and Barbara at Muirfield. Tim watching Entourage with his son. Flying private. TMZ reached out to Iggy. Jackson's a bull for hire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us this week as we discuss a self-made hotel magnate in Leona Helmsley whose terrible reputation of being a mega Karen earned her the title of The Queen of Mean, and whose dealings on the books of her hotels landed her in prison, and wait until you found who inherited the most money in her will. Find out on this week's episode!

Inspired by the recent OceanGate disaster, Elizabeth and Lara haul messy billionaires. From Jeff Bezos (not that messy, tbh) to Howard Hughes (pretty messy) to Leona Helmsley (a messy slay queen bitch), they discover that, at the end of the day, billionaires are people too. 

Tune in for an episode on “Estate Planning of the Rich and Famous" – specifically, this episode is on Leona Helmsley, once deemed the Queen of Mean. While many may not recognize her name, there's no denying her immense wealth. She left some of her wealth to her dog, which was a Maltese, named Trouble! Sources and episode transcript can be found at: https://www.legalteapodcast.com/podcast.

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 814, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: 1980s fads 1: Torn sweatshirts and legwarmers were all the rage after this 1983 Jennifer Beals movie. Flashdance. 2: Sensitive men of the '70s were out; "Real Men" didn't eat this. quiche. 3: Androgeny was exemplified by Eurythmics' Annie Lennox, and by this lead singer of Culture Club. Boy George. 4: Based on Xavier Roberts' sculptures, these dolls were a popular item for adoption in 1983. Cabbage Patch (Kids). 5: Greed was good: Trump taught "The Art of the Deal", and she said, "Only the little people pay taxes". (Leona) Helmsley. Round 2. Category: well equipped 1: Cars come with standard equipment, but you can add on these, from the Latin for "choice". options. 2: This piece of equipment was first worn by a future admiral playing in the 1893 Army-Navy Game. football helmet. 3: Corers, ballers, griddles and mousse rings are equipment used by these professionals. chefs. 4: Among the equipment in a well-stocked lab is this piece you grow your mold in. petri dish. 5: Hidden cameras, bugs and PC taps are classified as this type of equipment, from the French for "to watch over". surveillance. Round 3. Category: i've got supernatural powers 1: Hanuman, a monkey god of this religion, sometimes has 5 heads. Hinduism. 2: A Scottish breed of cow shares its name with this Celtic god of love whose kisses become birds. Angus. 3: This Semitic mother goddess can make the heavens and earth tremble (and film critics wince). Ishtar. 4: The Greek goddess of justice, she can turn herself into animals and also be your worst enemy. Nemesis. 5: The Greek goddess of magic and Shakespeare's queen of the witches, she can make cows fat or skinny. Hecate. Round 4. Category: italian cinema 1: His film "Life is Beautiful" was widely compared to Jerry Lewis' "The Day the Clown Cried". Roberto Benigni. 2: Literary classics Pasolini adapted for the screen include this one, as "I Racconti di Canterbury". "The Canterbury Tales". 3: "Miss Italia" was an early film by this beauty known as "La Lollo". Gina Lollobrigida. 4: It's the "Open City" in the title of Rossellini's film about the German occupation. Rome. 5: In "La Dolce Vita", Walter Santesso played the photographer who gave his name to this profession. Paparazzi (named for Paparazzo). Round 5. Category: the letter g 1: A G-note is slang for this amount of money. a $1,000. 2: Item in common to a stripper and the guitarist in her band. a G-string. 3: The logo of this Cheerios maker is a big letter G. General Mills. 4: Of the U.S. presidents, the one whose middle name is usually shown as G.. Harding. 5: This fusion saxophonist's real last name is Gorelick. Kenny G. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia! Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/

In this episode, we explore the weighty subject of humans finding ways to say goodbye to a beloved dog, and the spectrum of ways people deal with the grief of losing a beloved pet. For ages, proof of the unique bond between humans and dogs has existed in literature, song, and lore. But rarely discussed are the lengths humans will go to pay homage to their dogs after they have passed. Everyone mourns pet loss differently. From the creation of pet cemeteries to bestowing monetary gifts to cover future care, the love we feel for dogs extends beyond this earthly realm.   Bonafide Bits: In a 50 square meter plot in Ashkelon, Tel Aviv, some 1,300 dogs were individually buried between the 5th and 3rd centuries. The constellation Canis Major was named after Maira, the faithful hound of Ikarios, a winemaker of ancient Greece. Ronald Reagan famously dramatized George Graham Vest's Old Drum closing court argument. Famous women who left money to their dogs include Lauren Bacall, Joan Rivers, and Leona Helmsley.   Featured Breeds: Maltese The tiny Maltese, “Ye Ancient Dogge of Malta,” has been sitting in the lap of luxury since the Bible was a work in progress. Famous for their show-stopping, floor-length coat, Maltese are playful, charming, and adaptable toy companions. Discover more about Malteses at AKC's Maltese Breed Biography.   Yorkshire Terrier Beneath the dainty, glossy, floor-length coat of a Yorkshire Terrier beats the heart of a feisty, old-time terrier. Yorkies earned their living as ratters in mines and mills long before they became the beribboned lapdogs of Victorian ladies. The Yorkshire Terrier is a compact, toy-size terrier of no more than seven pounds whose crowning glory is a floor-length, silky coat of steel blue and a rich golden tan. Don't let the Yorkie's daintiness fool you. Tenacious, feisty, brave, and sometimes bossy, the Yorkie exhibits all the traits of a true terrier. Yorkies are long-lived and hypoallergenic (the coat is more like human hair than animal fur), and they make fine little watchdogs. This is a true “personality breed,” providing years of laughs, love, and close companionship. Discover more about Yorkshire Terriers at AKC's Yorkshire Terrier Breed Biography.   Drever The Drever is robust rather than elegant and speedy. They have a proud carriage, well-developed muscles, and an agile appearance. Affectionate, playful, and sweet, the Drever gets along well with most other breeds and is great in groups. The Drever was developed in the early twentieth century in Sweden. Hunting deer was difficult due to terrain and herd locations so hunters soon realized the benefits of using this short-legged, long-bodied dog to drive the deer over long distances and rough terrain right to them. A keen and even-tempered hound, the Drever is never aggressive, nervous, nor shy. They are content in most living situations but tend to be vocal when alerting or at play. Discover more about Drevers at AKC's Drever Breed Biography.   Pumi The Pumi (POO-mee; plural Pumik) was conceived as a compact, quick, and fearless sheepherder capable of moving flocks on the narrow roads connecting the pastures of western Hungary. At a glance, it might be hard to believe that this cuddly charmer was born to do such tough work. With his coat of corkscrew curls, circular tail, expressive ears, and distinctively whimsical look, the Pumi is all kinds of cute. But beneath the curls is a lean, deep-chested herder with a seemingly endless capacity for work and play. Discover more about Pumik at AKC's Pumi Breed Biography.   Löwchen A companion dog whose name is German for “little lion,” the Löwchen has been a popular pet among Continental Europeans for more than 500 years. The portable, non-shedding Löwchen is said to be affectionate, lively, and brave as a lion. Small dogs with enormous hearts, Löwchen (the same singular or plural) stand a bit over a foot tall at the shoulder. The coat is traditionally kept in a “lion clip,” in which most of the hindquarters and tail are clipped down close to the skin. The overall effect is that of a mini lion, with a full mane and plumed tail. The coat comes in several colors and color combinations. Beneath the coat is a dog that's strong and sturdy, but elegant and artfully balanced. Discover more about Löwchen at AKC's Löwchen Breed Biography.   Boerboel Boerboels are intimidating but discerning guardians of home and family who learned their trade while protecting remote South African homesteads from ferocious predators. They are dominant and confident, also bright and eager to learn. There's a no-frills, no-nonsense quality to this sleek-coated avenger, which might stand as high as 27 inches at the shoulder and weigh as much as you do. A broad and blocky head, powerful jaws, and thick muscles from neck to rump mark it as a descendant of the ancient “molloser” dog family, the foundation of today's mastiff-type breeds. In motion, the Boerboel just might be the most agile of all mastiff types. The imposing Boerboel is devoted to protecting the people and places he loves. This is a trainable, versatile breed, eager to spend time with their adored humans. Discover more about Boerboels at AKC's Boerboel Breed Biography.   Canaan Dog One of the AKC's oldest breeds, the Canaan Dog is the national dog of Israel. This quick, medium-sized pasture dog is docile with family and aloof with strangers. The ever-alert Canaan is a vocal and persistent guardian of flock and home. Canaan Dogs are lean, bushy-tailed dogs standing 19 to 24 inches at the shoulder. The coat is straight and harsh and comes in various colors and patterns. Erect, expressive ears and dark almond eyes convey an inquisitive expression. Canaans move at a brisk, natural trot. They are rugged, agile, and apparently tireless, making them a nice fit for hikers and runners. Canaans are clever, confident, and territorial. They will end up "owning" passive owners who haven't established themselves as the top dog in the family pack. Agility, obedience, herding trials, and sentry duty are a few outlets for their work ethic. Discover more about Canaan Dogs at AKC's Canaan Dog Breed Biography.   Cane Corso Smart, trainable, and of noble bearing, the assertive and confident Cane Corso is a peerless protector. The Corso's lineage goes back to ancient Roman times, and the breed's name roughly translates from the Latin as “bodyguard-dog.” Discover more about Cane Corsos at AKC's Cane Corso Breed Biography.   German Shepherd Dog There are many reasons why German Shepherd Dogs stand in the front rank of canine royalty, but experts say their defining attribute is character: loyalty, courage, confidence, the ability to learn commands for many tasks, and the willingness to put their life on the line in defense of loved ones. German Shepherd Dogs will be gentle family pets and steadfast guardians, but, the breed standard says, there's a “certain aloofness that does not lend itself to immediate and indiscriminate friendships.” Discover more about German Shepherd Dogs at AKC's German Shepherd Dog Breed Biography.   Akita Akitas are burly, heavy-boned spitz-type dogs of imposing stature. Standing 24 to 28 inches at the shoulder, Akitas have a dense coat that comes in several colors, including white. The head is broad and massive and is balanced in the rear by a full, curled-over tail. The erect ears and dark, shining eyes contribute to an expression of alertness, a hallmark of the breed. Akitas are quiet, fastidious dogs. Wary of strangers and often intolerant of other animals, Akitas will gladly share their silly, affectionate side with family and friends. They thrive on human companionship. The large, independent-thinking Akita is hardwired for protecting those they love. They must be well-socialized from birth with people and other dogs. Discover more about Akitas at AKC's Akita Breed Biography.   Newfoundland The massive Newfoundland is a strikingly large, powerful working dog of heavy bone and dignified bearing. The sweet-tempered Newfie is a famously good companion and has earned a reputation as a patient and watchful “nanny dog” for kids. Discover more about Newfoundlands at AKC's Newfoundland Breed Biography.   Black and Tan Coonhound Large, athletic hunters who work nights, Black and Tan Coonhounds are friendly, easygoing hounds who love company. They are snoozy by the fireside but tenacious when on the trail of the wily raccoon. The Black and Tan Coonhound is a real American original. Black and Tans have an amazingly sensitive nose, long, velvety ears, and a sweet disposition. The coal-black coat features rich tan accents, including the distinctive “pumpkin seeds” above keenly expressive eyes. These are big, strong hounds: A good-sized male can stand 27 inches at the shoulder and cover ground with effortless, eager strides. Black and Tan Coonhounds are sociable hounds. Discover more about Black and Tan Coonhounds at AKC's Black and Tan Coonhound Breed Biography.   Papillon The quick, curious Papillon is a toy dog of singular beauty and upbeat athleticism. Despite his refined appearance, the Pap is truly a “doggy dog” blessed with a hardy constitution. Papillon fanciers describe their breed as happy, alert, and friendly. A tiny dog, measuring 8 to 11 inches at the shoulder, you can still spot a Papillon a block away thanks to the large, wing-shaped ears that give the breed its name (“papillon” is French for “butterfly”). Some Paps have erect ears; in others, known as the Phalene type, the ears are down. Paps are dainty and elegant, with a plumed tail, and a long, silky coat of several color combinations, the base color being white. More robust than they look, Paps are little dogs for all seasons and reasons. They thrive in warm or cool climates, in town or country, and are eager to join the family fun. They are excellent agility dogs and are consistent winners at the sport's highest levels; less ambitious owners can train them to do all kinds of tricks. Discover more about Papillons at AKC's Papillon Breed Biography.   Havanese Havanese, the only dog breed native to Cuba, are cheerful little dogs with a spring in their step and a gleam in their big, brown eyes. These vivacious and sociable companions are becoming especially popular with American city dwellers. Discover more about Havanese at AKC's Havanese Breed Biography.   Parson Russell Terrier The Parson Russell Terrier is bold and clever, swift enough to run with horses and fearless enough to dig in and flush a fox from his lair. Independent problem-solvers, PRTs can have their own ideas on how to go about things. Discover more about Parson Russell Terriers at AKC's Parson Russell Terrier Breed Biography.   Border Collie A remarkably bright workaholic, the Border Collie is an amazing dog — maybe a bit too amazing for owners without the time, energy, or means to keep it occupied. These energetic dogs will settle down for cuddle time when the workday is done. Discover more about Border Collies at AKC's Border Collie Breed Biography.   Japanese Chin Chin are the unrivaled noblemen of Japanese breeds. They're tiny “indoorsy” companions, with an unmistakably Eastern look and bearing. The head is large, the muzzle short, and the round, dark eyes convey, as Chin fans like to say, a “look of astonishment.” The profuse mane around the neck and shoulders, the plumed tail arching over the back, and the pants or “culottes” on the hind legs project the elegant, exotic appearance so typical of Asia's royal line of laptop cuddle bugs. Discover more about Japanese Chins at AKC's Japanese Chin Breed Biography.   For more information about a specific breed visit the breed's parent club or AKC.org.   Shareables: Likely the closing argument by George Vest in the legal battle of Burden v. Hornsby solidified the truth that dogs are members of the family. Dogs are more than mere property. They're special. The law says so! Strictly speaking, a dog cannot inherit money although a trust can be established to care for it.

Its tax day, so what better way to honor this "holiday" than to discuss a tax evasion case?! We are discussing the life & crimes of Leona Helmsley & what happened to her fortune after she died. Follow us on all social media! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bucketmurd Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheMurderBucket Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/murdbucket/ https://murderbucketpod.wordpress.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murderbucket/support

Happy Dotem Registration Day!! Plowsy's toting dippins. Five hours in a gimp mask. Rick: The Validator. Welly The Riz God. Plowsy didn't catch the game last night but doesn't let that get in the way of a take. Cardinal discussion. Live hinging. Two minute warning on the Leona Helmsley story. Dotem Registration is LIVE. And both days are sold out. Dotem finna be a pony. TMA fueds over the years. Trying to end the Iggy/KG beef. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Dotem Registration Day!! Plowsy's toting dippins. Five hours in a gimp mask. Rick: The Validator. Welly The Riz God. Plowsy didn't catch the game last night but doesn't let that get in the way of a take. Cardinal discussion. Live hinging. Two minute warning on the Leona Helmsley story. Dotem Registration is LIVE. And both days are sold out. Dotem finna be a pony. TMA fueds over the years. Trying to end the Iggy/KG beef. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leona Helmsley und ihr Mann Harry waren Immobilienhaie in New York bevor ein gewisser Donald Trump die Bühne betrat. Helmsley stolperte über ihre Reputation als "Queen of mean" und eine Steueraffäre - und lieferte sich mit Donald Trump einen erbitterten Kampf um das Empire State Building.

The queen of tax fraud, lipstick, and wasting  22 million on a dog!

I've been staying at the Lotte Palace Hotel in New York City since it was solely “The Palace” and run by the legendary Leona Helmsley. It's ideally situated on Madison Avenue between 50th and 51st, right across from St. Patrick's Cathedral, and in easy walking distance to all Broadway plays and only about 300 good restaurants. Becky Hubbard has been the general manager for a dozen years amidst her 20 in the hospitality industry. We speak here about staffing and sustaining a highly supportive and polite work force; of the rebound since Covid; of international tourism rebounding; and of a day that had her walking home around eight at night, while her daughter tracks her location on her cell phone. She presides over a 900+ room, elite hotel which she calls her “inn” and has just overseen a $140 million renovation. We talk here about her preference for dealing directly with guests and the importance of the “first see, last see” front door staff. We discuss the dramatic rise in hotel charges to guests (in Florida right now they are up as much as 64%) and how to overcome rising costs to the hotel. And we talk about the continuing need for innovation and adaption of technological solutions. (Even low-end hotels are offering keyless entry using smart phones and check in remotely.)

IIn the latest episode of Estate of the Union, Brad Wiewel is joined by guest, and his youngest son, Zach Wiewel to talk about the fascinating, and often chaotic estate planning mistakes of celebrities.   Join them as they take a dive into the wills of the famous, such as Chief Justice Warren Burger, Michael Jackson, Leona Helmsley and more. Brad and Zach break down how well these celebrity Wills were written and what kind of mistakes they made that YOU can avoid.  It is a lively and entertaining episode. . : https://www.texastrustlaw.com/learn-about-us/attorney-zachary-wiewel/ ___________________________________________________________ This podcast is brought to you by Texas Trust Law*. Learn more: https://www.texastrustlaw.com/about-austin-estate-planning-law-firm/ Resources: https://www.texastrustlaw.com/read-our-books/ Contact us: info@texastrustlaw.com *Wiewel Law Firm is now Texas Trust Law © 2023, Texas Trust Law, ALLRIGHTS RESERVED

news birthdays/events green flags in life unwritten work rules (buzzfeed) news game: scattergories is it ever ok to 'parent' someone else's kid? feel good story news game: speak out listener feedback break a man in britian can taste and smell words news smartphones are supposed to boost our memory skills...does it help or hinder you? which of your earlier jobs would you want to do again? goodbye/fun facts....National Spoil Your Dog Day, encourages us to buy that $25 “indestructible” toy that we've been swearing up and down we would never buy. it all started in 30,000 bc...earliest date where wolves have evolved into domesticated dogs. then by the 1500's Dogs appear in Renaissance paintings as friends and companions to 2007 when Leona Helmsley, leaves $12 million in her will to her dog.  The sad truth about dogs is that they don't live as long as humans. But somehow, dogs pack a lifetime of love in the time they spend here on earth...they love us even when we have the worst of days...so today is the day to extra spoil them!

What Happens To Your Pet If Something Happens To You? You don't have to be Leona Helmsley to plan for your pet if you should die. Estate Attorney AJ Fudge is our guest. She says it's easy to plan for any eventuality, but you should know how. Simply putting your pet in your will isn't enough, as that may be contested. Listen Now Funny Vet Stories Dr. Bo Brock has just about seen it all, despite living in the middle of nowhere. He's treated just about every animal, from Ostriches to Elephants. He'll tell us several hilarious stories about strange but true cases from his peculiar practice. Listen Now When Ugly = Cute The winner of this year's World's Ugliest Dog Contest is a wrinkled; wispy- haired, bony Chinese crested Chihuahua named Sweepee. The tiny girl is 17 years old, blind in both eyes and at only four pounds, is not much bigger than two hands put together. She was a crowd favorite at the Petaluma, California contest. Sweepee's favorite thing to do is ride with her dad on his motorcycle. He won $1,500 and a six-foot tall trophy for Sweepee's win. Listen Now Giving Your Pet A Check Up Doc Halligan will teach us how to give your pet a weekly check up. Knowing exactly what to look for could mean the difference between life and death. Early detection gives you the best odds when it comes to your pet's health. Listen Now Most Pet Friendly Companies Many companies offer perks to their employees to keep their workers happy and boost their productivity, perks like gym memberships, foosball tables, free snacks and stuff like that. But if you are an animal lover who yearns to work in a pet-friendly office, Fortune Magazine has come out with a list of the most pet-friendly companies to work for. Listen Now 5 Summer Outings That Include Dogs Do you want to take your dog with your for some summer fun? Why not? Animal Radio's Pet World Insider Robert Semrow has compiled a list that you and your furry-friend will find useful and exciting. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

When I was in my twenties, I wanted to be a fiction author. The germ for a story idea would jump into my head, through some observation, and then would multiply and merge with other broodings and books I'd been reading. Hopefully, you are trying to go to sleep right now, as perhaps this episode will take you there, as it's going to be a long one. I'm going to summarize a story idea that I never wrote. The germ of this story popped into my head at the grocery store when I observed an elderly woman and a young businesswoman approach a fully stocked banana stand at the same time. That was it. Here's the short version of a story called The Fountain of Youth.A young businesswoman is rushing about to collect the items on her grocery list, while at the same time, in the same store, a thin, old woman, hunched over and unattractive, rides in a mobile cart. They both shop the produce aisle, and the elderly woman is slowly driving her cart toward a table that holds the bananas. Only a single bunch of green bananas remains. The young woman is swinging her basket, grabbing peppers and lettuce, while chatting on her phone. Before the old woman reaches the table, the young woman swoops over to the banana table and grabs the last bunch of bananas, unaware that the old woman is reaching for it. The old woman says, “Excuse me, but could I have a few of those bananas?” The young woman at first ignores her due to her phone conversation, but the old woman keeps talking. Annoyed, the young woman pauses her phone call to interact with the old woman, and upon hearing her request for the bananas, the young woman considers her strict diet of smoothies, her intermittent fasting plan, and her rigid exercise schedule and says, “No, I'm sorry.” The old woman pleads, “I can only get a ride to the store twice a week and I'm out of bananas, and my doctor recommends them for my heart health.” Then she coughs and wipes her mouth with a flannel shirt sleeve, which causes the young woman to recoil. The young woman cannot find the charity to give the old woman any of the green bananas and tells her, “Sorry, I got here first. Better luck next time.” She puts the phone back to her ear and attempts to resume the conversation with her friend, but she hears a response from the old woman. The young woman puts the phone down again. She can sense the old woman has said something rude. She asks, “I'm sorry, but what did you say? I didn't hear you.”The old woman says, “I said, may you age with those bananas.” The young woman is stunned at first, but then laughs out loud, and with condescension says to the poor woman, “You are adorable. Pathetic, but adorable.” And with that the two women part ways. The young woman drives home in her BMW 3-Series and doesn't think about the comment any further. She hits the gym, engages in some hot sex with her manscaped boyfriend who lives with her, and ends the day watching a TV show while perfecting her presentation for work. Over the next few days, she eats a few of the bananas, which have now turned golden yellow. Everything in her life is perfect. But five days after the interaction at the grocery store, she is in the bathroom and notices a spot on her hand that she has never seen before, a small brown spot, slightly irregular in shape, and she makes a mental note of it but rushes off to work. The following day she goes for a run in the hot sun with her hairless boyfriend, and they talk about family and kids briefly but veer off into social issues and political problems that face the future of the world. When she arrives home, her boyfriend says to her, “Wow, look at those freckles! It's like they just appeared on your nose and cheeks.” She has never had freckles, and doesn't believe him until she goes to shower and looks in the mirror. Her face now has freckles. Very normal freckles, but unexpected freckles that were unplanned and unwanted. Then she suddenly remembers the little spot on her hand, and notices that it has grown ever so slightly. In a scoff, she remembers the bananas. She remembers the comment from the old woman, but laughs nervously, and while showering she walks out of the bathroom dripping in her towel to inspect the bananas on the counter. One of the bananas has begun to show spots. The next day the spot on her hand has grown splotchy, and she is no longer laughing but considering the possibility that the old woman has somehow cursed her. She begins to find ways to preserve the bananas, first trying to keep them at an exact temperature, but eventually finding so many spots forming that she has to freeze them, and her skin becomes more blotted. She attempts to find the old woman at the grocery store, returning at the same time each day but never meets her. A doctor's visit diagnoses her with “Bronzing,” and she begins seeing a dermatologist and two separate skin specialists. Her obsession with preserving her youth becomes maniacal, as she feels her destiny is now somehow linked to the bananas. After a year, a succession of maddening events causes her to unravel. Her boyfriend's mother asks innocently about potential grandchildren. Feeling badgered, the young woman admits she does not want children due to the effect on a woman's body and alludes to a “miscarriage” in her past that creates a rift with her boyfriend. He breaks up with her, and soon her friends drift away into family life. She has a horrible scare when her mother housesits for her while she is away on a business trip. From the airplane, after landing, she calls her mother and amid the obnoxious sounds of screaming infant on the plane, her mother tells her that she is “making banana bread with two of the frozen bananas,” leading to a frantic freakout on the airplane that nearly gets her arrested. She drives home in a panic, unloading her anger and long held resentments against her mother, while fanning the banana bread and wrapping it in plastic. A falling out between mother and daughter happens that is never again healed. The years begin to pass by and she maintains a youthful look, managing the skin condition with great care and vigilance. She spends large amounts of her earnings on skin-care and aging products. As she enters her fifties, she is still spending most of her time with twenty to thirty year olds. Her career soars and by the age of fifty-five she moves into the role of Vice President of People Operations. Fast forward: she is sitting alone in a one bedroom apartment at age seventy-five, her lips and face full of botox, with bottles of prescriptions and hormones spread out on a coffee table. She is mutilated by plastic surgeries, wearing excess makeup, and living on shakes, powders, and supplements. Childless and friendless, with few family connections remaining, in her living room chair she scrolls on her phone, researching therapeutic cloning techniques. She sets down her phone and gets out of the chair, to sit on the floor to do her daily meditation and mindful breathing. In the silence, an electric hum from the corner of the room permeates the air, but somehow this sound comforts her. The soft buzzing comes from a special freezer, with a backup battery. In the corner of the room is a mini-freezer that holds the last remaining moldy and cursed banana, frozen and sealed in extreme cold. She smiles in her meditation, proud that she has proved the old woman wrong, and has preserved her youth. The end.I never wrote the full story. I thought about the story for days until I could see the story unfold to where it wanted to take me, or where I wanted to take it. Sometimes I'm not sure how the flow happens. This is the strange thing that happens once you start writing. If the urge to “be a writer” bites you, then you will start writing stories and you will spend a lot of time thinking about stories you want to write. The urge came to me in 1999 when I started typing out poems and short stories. I remember reading books and feeling disappointed in the plot or characters and decided that perhaps I could write better than those authors. In 2000, I went for a run one day and decided halfway through that I needed to return home to my house and begin writing, and I ran home with urgency and did just that. Thus began an obsession around writing. Then I began to realize that writing stories is more difficult than I thought, but the urge to produce and create consumed my days and nights. This continued for about fifteen years.Thinking of stories is one thing. Writing them in a compelling way is far more difficult. The idea for a story is the simple part, because many people have ideas for stories and novels floating around in their heads. Consider how many people have great business ideas or inventions in their mind, but cannot or have not put them into physical form. With stories, it's the same. To flesh out and write the story is difficult because it moves from being a dream into a grueling task, like when you go from thinking about getting in shape to actually joining a gym or counting calories. It's much easier to imagine a result than to work for it, because the work is neither glamorous nor easy. A significant amount of time is needed to write the actual stories. Writing requires dedication and resolve, but when I was writing and doing the work, I felt compelled to get the story out, to the point that I needed to get it out of my brain and onto paper or computer screen. This same notion began anew once I found the urge to do marathons and triathlons. I needed to get out and run or bike. The need felt unstoppable because of the desire for the goal of completing the upcoming race to the best of my ability. Both writing and racing brought about this mania. The story just had to be written, making it almost like a lust, or a sickness. This baby had to be born. Creative desires can be like any other addiction. Watch what happens to someone who is clearly addicted to their phone if he or she cannot find it. The phone-addict will begin to get antsy and squirm, and start looking, searching, until they get irritated and cannot live in their skin until the phone is found. Or think of a regular marijauna user or daily drinker you know who is “not addicted” but turns into a completely different person if their drug is taken away. They assure you that they can quit any time that they want to, but for some reason never do, because they actually cannot. The sickness demands the underlying need to be fulfilled. While nowhere as dramatic, this urge to write and “get the story out of my head” reminded me of a story about Caravaggio, the great Italian painter, while he was working on the Raising of Lazarus. Whether or not true, the tale reports that Caravaggio had a dead body exhumed for the painting, and told two of his models to hold the dead body so he could paint it. When they objected, he pulled out his knife and told them to stand still or he would make them just like the corpse they were holding. Clearly, this level of obsession shows that he had to get this painting out of his system, since he was willing to kill (and dig up bodies) in order to get the picture out of his head and onto the canvas.What's interesting is the urge to write can become an addiction, but as a creative pursuit never seemed like a problem. Oddly enough, when I talked to hunters, they would describe a similar “sickness” - a need to get into the woods, to be in nature in pursuit of a deer or a turkey or other small game. This description was strangely like the need to write or drink or smoke. There's a common thread in all of them. Initially, in those conversations I could not relate to hunters at all, but when I considered my own need to find a silent library to flesh out story ideas or to immerse myself in reading, I think my need for that refuge was not different from a fisherman seeking a quiet trout stream or a hunter hiking into a valley floor. Although hunting is shunned by much of modern society, the hunter feels and connects to something deep and visceral in our nature. The hunter is seeking what the artist or drunkard is seeking. What are we all after? We are searching for paradise. We are seeking something that is good, true, and beautiful, but with different ideas about what that means and how to obtain it. Everyone is after those things, but some are unaware of why and if the “sickness” is not driven by the right motives, the pursuit becomes ugly. Some hunters are just out for blood. Some artists just want fame. Drunks (that are not like ordinary, calm drinkers) are seeking a direct escape to heaven, without the work of creating or capturing. Drunks and drug users want to take the elevator, not the stairs. At the root of our pursuits is the desire to reach something higher, because those three nouns - the good, the true, and the beautiful - are the only things that will ultimately satisfy us. But in our pursuit of these three things we can easily mashup temptations, distractions, and pride with that purity. The real reason hunters are hunting at all is to find meaning in their life, to experience fellowship with other men, to get approval from a group, to connect to their ancient instincts, and to stand in awe of nature and creation. I am not a hunter, but what I see in hunting is a kind of sacrifice and thanksgiving. While writing a story is creative, and hunting is for killing, there are curious parallels to the passion guiding both pursuits. To some degree, the published book is not unlike the trophy deer. In the end the book sits on the shelf, and the stuffed animal is displayed on the wall. The same happens with diplomas and exotic photos from vacations or medals from military service or even private memories of sexual conquests. We are chasing a desire that is difficult to describe, but we want to display it and let it be seen, to make a name for ourselves, to feel worthy, to amass a list of accolades that will in the end be mere phrases in our obituary as the world continues to turn without us. (I have to resist the urge to dive into the Tower of Babel story, but it's so relevant to this.) The banana story is about clinging to something, to a dream or idea, to a concept or want, and expecting that dream or fantasy to bring fulfillment. For the woman in the story, it's youth. For me, it was writing and being considered smart or creative. This idea of sacrificing your time, money, and energy to save your most beloved thing, is not a new story. I recall choosing to give up friendships and social gatherings in order to read or write, believing that the creation I was working on would bring fulfillment. I felt that for anyone to succeed or reach a goal that everything must be sacrificed. Marriage, children, socializing, weekends, nights, television, dining out, running errands, folding laundry - those things were for others, for those without a “noble” pursuit that I had. Full of myself, I was like Leona Helmsley when she said that “Only the little people pay taxes.” My inflated self wanted to believe in my invented mission. When pride of self takes over the mind, everyone else and everything else become “little” compared to the dream. Whenever it felt like the goal of writing the great novel was getting further away I would isolate with books or a laptop. “Wherever your treasure lies there will your heart be.” Thus I was willing to forego friendship and fellowship to be alone with the imaginary treasure. Unfortunately, it took years to realize that the treasure was actually just a warning light. The young woman in the story clinging to her youth is just a metaphor for my own obsession from age twenty to thirty to be “a writer.” What I didn't know is that crossroads would find me at three places in my life: marriage, children, and addiction. The avoidance to commitment to anything beyond my goals had to be shattered. But it didn't happen all at once. I still clung to the dream and goal of writing even after marriage and kids, which means my treasure was still in the wrong place. I was keeping things together, but when you have one foot in the fantasy world, the commitment to real relationships cracks. I could publicly declare myself as committed, but privately hedge my bets. But thankfully there was a day I recall sitting in a cubicle and realizing my future, where I could have a wife and family and dog, or I could remain alone and possibly get a book or two published. This realization changed my life, and I don't know how else to describe it except that there was a kind of guidance happening on that day, as I recall the cubical and the lighting and the place of business where it happened. Whether it was a guardian angel or good orderly direction or just plain sense clocking in for duty, I am grateful for that startling jolt, because it meant the first step away from my “self.” The goal of a quiet house with two or three books on a shelf suddenly seemed selfish and even foolish. At the same time I relished the idea of being like one of those lonely scholars or curmudgeonly writers who pursue their craft with such a rage to master it that they let their obsession rule their days. I worried that time would pass and that the creative years were short. I knew that the high energy of my early twenties would fade, as I saw my co-workers in their forties and fifties who had dreams of pontoons, cabins, and retirement. The evidence of creative atrophy was all around me in programmers whose white-hot urge to invent had burned down to the wick. Discussions of 401K and TV shows replaced the intensity of youth. I was judging them all, yes, but I was most often judging them for what aging and family life had seemed to strain out of them. They seemed like decaf coffee beans, washed out, with very few milligrams of caffeine left in them (which explains why so many of us drink so much coffee as we get older). I felt that two years in my twenties had to be worth twenty years of the old, tired, expired later years. What I failed to see is that my reckless living in my twenties was less fulfilling than what these middle-aged mothers and fathers felt about their own lives. They had raised families and done the long work of putting food on the table and doing late-night math homework and attending numerous music or sports activities and essentially giving up their goals to bring another to successful adulthood in the world. These fuddyduddies, who I thought had done so little, had done more than my imagined solitary writer would ever accomplish. That was the temptation that I yearned after: youth and fame. This was stoked by reading biographies of writers, which I treated like hagiographies. But the writers I admired were not like the saints, not at all. A misguided admiration of Hemingway and London and Fitzgerald only helped me justify alcohol abuse as if it were a virtue, and made it a sacrificial offering to creativity. If I was destroying myself, it was for the creative act. If madness was the price for creative grace, I was willing to sign my life for that loan. In fact, I sought out writers that were known drunkards, thinking that those authors had more depth, when in reality many of them wrote completely forgettable books. This is the temptation I accepted, as drinking and writing seemed like fitting accomplices. The urge to create is the germ, but piggybacking very closely on that positive goal is the fungus of desire for fame and approval. Sometimes I wonder what comes first - the desire to create, or the desire to be noticed, like a chicken-and-egg scenario. I think the “desire to be noticed” came first, because the desire to be noticed is really a desire to be loved. Thus in some cases the desire to create is a fig leaf we wear to mask the desire for love. We want to be noticed, because we think it will make us loved and respected. So what I really wanted was a stamp of approval for my behavior, but way underneath that was a desire for appreciation, stacked under layers of other manure and dirt. The manifestation of the need for love became visible in the pursuit of writing, but the inability to stop drinking once I started was the cry for help from underneath the pile of garbage. I wasn't interested in tattoos or piercings or coloring my hair or weird sex. We have different cries for help, and mine was just drinking. I convinced myself that heavy drinking was a righteous burden of all writers. See the trick? Did you catch it? A swap happened. The need for approval and love gets transplanted with some strange idea like this. I felt that drinking hard was the cross that writers must bear, and even something to be proud of. Perhaps this desire to drink guided me toward writing in the first place so that I could justify drinking, since writers and artists get a free pass for their madness. Writers who were not alcoholics, I felt, lacked the “gift.” Oddly enough, drinking is a cross to bear, not a gift, but when dealt with it ends up becoming a gift. What shocked me in the end is that these crosses can become a gift. This is why so many recovering addicts and alcoholics introduce themselves at recovery meetings saying, “I'm Jane, a grateful addict,” or “I'm Joe, a grateful alcoholic.” They realized when they turned back to God that the cross they took up was the greatest gift they ever received because it is the exact thing that forced them to change. How upside down we are once we re-name the vice as a virtue. This can be observed in our world all the time. We “flip the script,” to quote the TV show Cobra Kai, and make our fig leaf the identity of our life. I don't want to dive into the character of Hawk from Cobra Kai, but his “flipping the script” is his journey into his vice, which kills his virtue, until he returns to his true self and flips things back to right-side-up. The very thing that we are using to cover our nakedness, our fear, our feeling of inadequacy is what we need to remove in order to be healed. The wound hides beneath the vice and until it is exposed, there can be no healing. How can a physician heal something that cannot be seen? Cue up the Jesus words! (you knew it was coming):The Pharisees saw this and said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners? He heard this and said, “Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. Go and learn the meaning of the words, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.' I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.” (Mt 9:11-12)The whole solution is right in those two verses. We want to turn our “sacrifice” into a virtue. Jesus says, “No, I don't want sacrifices, especially not bad sacrifices. No, I want your whole life. Now show me the wound!” He's practically shouting it like Cuba Gooding Jr. in Jerry Maguire. “Show me the wound, Jerry!” These verses from Matthew make Jesus the undefeated and defending champion of both religion and psychiatry for two thousand years. I remember taking a class called “The Psychology of Adjustment” in college and not once did that textbook mention faith as a possible solution to problems “adjusting” to change. What a shame, since it could have been a short class. I can see the need to avoid mentioning this, since it might put a large amount of psychology majors out of work, which is already an issue for a field that provides most of our nation's baristas. Jesus is a bigger threat to the therapy industry than self-driving trucks is to the logistics industry. Who needs truckers if can trucks drive themselves? Who needs expensive therapy when you can read Matthew and talk about it with others for free? Yes, I'm simplifying and generalizing to make an editorial. I also empathize with psychology majors as I pursued computer science and English majors, and only one of those fields is sought after for employment. But it cannot be denied that faith has been shoved into a corner by medicine, by our schools, by government, and most of all by our media, yet the open secret is that faith can be, without a doubt, a proper and effective cure for many mental issues. The head-scratchers in the media wonder why suicide rates have increased and depression is at an all-time high, while church attendance and affiliation plummet. The cry goes out daily to do more for mental health, while we ostracize people of faith like lepers to the fringe of society. The gift of faith heals, but it is exactly that: it is a gift. This odd thing called faith can be more effective than a lifetime of depression pills or affirming therapy, and it costs nothing. But, it's not so simple. It cannot be prescribed or ingested or bought or sold. There is no insurance needed for it. Unfortunately, people can walk the corridors of modern pharma and therapy for years and not once hear that there is another way, but honestly even if they are told, they may not “hear” it because the time has not arrived for the hearer's ears to be open yet. The timing varies for each person. So I understand why it's not talked about, but it's a shame because many people would benefit. Therapy is a modern version of “faith-healing,” but the faith must be in the techniques and drugs, not in God. The faith must be in the science and the credentials on the wall. The efficacy of the therapy is measured and studied to find improvements. All of this is great. But there's something fundamentally missing from this equation. Science was never intended to replace faith or morality, because those are not parts of the observable and testable universe. You can see the sacred being replaced with science, but it's not the right tool. The trend today is moving toward a merger of science and morality, which will ruin science. Just like religion merging with state power ruins religion, the same will happen to science. For those not paying attention, the Soviet Union and China have already done this experiment and it doesn't end well. Papers and research must conform to party doctrine, making it a leap of faith, not a study of nature. Worse, if you put morality and faith into the halls of state power, brace yourself for bad weather. We're all talking about mental health today, constantly, as if mental problems just started happening in recent history. The only cure offered comes in the form of pharmaceuticals and paid therapy. The healings that Jesus does in the Gospels are mostly related to mental health. Yes, there are the skin healings of the many lepers and the withered hand and the woman who bled for many years and re-attaching the Roman's ear (ok, so there are a lot of physical healings), but the majority of his healings are the same soul-wracking mental problems that we have today. When it says he “healed many people that day,” those are just the ordinary everyday miracles that he did, while the bigger miracles get a full telling, like raising Lazarus from the dead or restoring the paralyzed man's legs or healing blindness. These ordinary “healings” don't only happen in the pages of the Gospels. You can witness them happening today in recovery meetings, for all kinds of mental health issues, and these are attributed to a Higher Power, to God. This isn't like the TV evangelist pulling some audience plant on-stage so that he can heal a man so that you wire him a check. This is happening in back-rooms of office buildings and churches and government centers, where no one is watching, where the smell of burnt coffee acts as the incense, and the liturgy consists of the Serenity Prayer and the Lord's Prayer with real, open honesty in between. This can be witnessed right now in a meeting in your own town. The wildest thing about the healings that Jesus performs is that I have seen these very things occur in people, in real-time, in the 21st century. Even for myself, for all the times I tried to quit drinking, through willpower or using science or techniques, none of those things worked. Nothing changed until I asked for God's help and started to pray. Full stop. Other people I have known, they have seemed so far gone that there was no hope for restoration, much like the Gospel stories of the Gerasene demoniac or the boy with an unclean spirit. Yet they get clear and clean, and a year passes and they are still clean. Then another year, and another, and they are bright-eyed and flourishing. There are Mary Magdalenes among us. There are former demoniacs walking around in our midst. These souls are everywhere, rubbing shoulders with you, interacting with you, but you don't see them because they are healed and restored.As I've said before, I discarded pills when I turned back to God and I am extremely doubtful that I ever needed them in the first place. Had I followed the steps prescribed by the physician in Matthew 9:11-12 and from the doctor named Luke, I might have learned this sooner. People that don't believe in miracles scoff at tales of healing unless a double-blind study was used, and peer-reviewed papers support the evidence. But you can meet people who have restored their mind, body, and soul through friendship with Jesus. As for the re-attachment of the Roman's ear, I understand the difficulty for some to believe in stories like that, but given the incredible real-life healings I have seen, I'm willing to say, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.” Nothing is impossible for God, and if Jesus could multiply bread and fish, I doubt that surgery presented much of a challenge for him.So in living in my world of the flipped script, I felt that alcohol made for authenticity. “In wine, there is truth”; In vino, veritas. Truth had to be conjured, raised up from within by being uninhibited, so that I could speak like a jester before a king. Liquor was the secret potion to unlock the hidden “truth” within. The wild and awful alcoholic lives of the writers I admired seemed to be the required gate fee for entry into greatness, as the wise fools, I thought, were the ones that must hold up the mirror to society. Oh, the lies we can tell ourselves. This is not the sound of one hand clapping, this is the sound of one hand slapping its own face. In reality most of the writers I admired lived terrible lives. They burned bridges constantly. They had multiple marriages that fell apart in dramatic fashion. They ended their lives in suicide or slow death by addiction. But they reached their goal. Yes, they got what they wanted. They had their treasure, a skinny volume or two on their bookshelf with their name printed on the spine. Did that make them happy in the end? Did it fulfill them? I doubt it made any of them happy or content. It probably fed their pride, making the dragon even bigger. This is why my woman and her cursed bananas had to be a caricature in the end. I thought a woman character would work best for the story because I could juxtapose her youth, beauty, and vigor against a twisted gargoylish solitude in the final scene. I wanted to display the inside, unseen, gnarled experience of misguided pursuit on her character. A male character would have required a different path, but I could have done the same story with a male bodybuilder or womanizer who has his trophies gathering dust on a shelf, and the notches in his headboard being reminders of many broken relationships. In the closing scene, he could have been a freakish, wrinkled body sitting hulking and damaged in a recliner, and for added effect I would have him spray tanning his orange arms while he sipped from a cocktail of branch chain amino acids and collagen peptides. Anyone who has felt a sense of transcendence, or the temporary “greatness” we all get to feel on occasion, yearns to recreate the moment. If you can't experience it again, then you may feel like a “one hit wonder” or “a flash in the pan” or “a fluke” or “an intellectual lightweight” or whatever else the outer doubters and inner critic can hurl at you. Ex-athletes have a rough adjustment to the world because they peak so young. Likewise, an inventor whose idea catches on must try to invent again to catch lightning in a bottle a second time. An artist who catches the eye of a patron must continue producing desirable work. These blessings of success can become a curse, unless you surrender the ego. As life teaches us all, the two great tests we will face are success and failure, and success is sometimes the more difficult test. To give up a dream may seem like defeat. But to surrender, which took years and stages to happen for me, led me to the greatest elevation I could have hoped for or ever imagined. Every phase where I had to make a choice to chop away at the false god of writing and imagined glory led to the ultimate death of that idol. It's like St. Boniface cutting down the oak tree that the pagans worshiped. If you can chop down a god, then that's a false god. I always thought it was incredibly rude of Boniface to cut the tree down, but in reality, what was he doing? He showed them the absurdity of a tree as a god. He exposed the false treasure. To have a false treasure revealed as fool's gold is the greatest gift to give someone, even if it initially enrages them. People only get mad at the death of false gods because they are still in denial about its value. If a man is never told or shown that what he worships is phony, he will find out in the worst way of all when he tries to cash it in at the end. Like Narcissus, he will keep gazing into that illusion right until his death. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whydidpetersink.com

Let's face it. Some women are just mean. Amy educates us on Madagascar's Ranavalona I. This woman did not play games. Shelby discusses the Queen of Mean herself, Leona Helmsley.  Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast

Here is Frank Bruno's daily dose of elder law. Elder Law attorneys help their clients facing incapacity, paying for long-term care, or settling an estate. Find us on the web! For more information visits my website at https://www.frankbrunolaw.com Schedule a free telephone consultation on our Website at https://frankbrunolaw.apptoto.com// Say Hi on Social: Visit my Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/frankbrunoesq/?hl=en Visit my Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LawOfficeofFrankBrunoJr/ Visit my Linkedin page at https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-bruno-2aa14799/ Visit my Twitter page at https://twitter.com/_frankbrunolaw Website: https://www.frankbrunolaw.com What we do at our offices: Wills, Trusts, Estates, Powers of Attorney, Nursing Home Medicaid, Long Term Care Planning, Guardianship, Real Property transfers & Probate Frank Bruno, Jr. is an Elder Law and Special Needs lawyer with years of experience handling these types of cases. He is extremely active in the Queens, New York Community, the Queens County Bar Association, and New York State Bar Association and is frequently invited to speak at events about Elder Law. If you'd like to learn more about Elder Law, Medicaid planning, Guardianship, Special Needs Trusts, or Probate law contact the Law Office of Frank Bruno, Jr. today at 718-418-5000. Thank you for listening! Eldercare law is really an umbrella term encompassing multiple areas of law. Some elder care attorneys handle subjects that most people know something about, such as probate, guardianship, estate planning. Other eldercare lawyers focus their practice on other areas of law such as special needs planning, VA benefits planning, and Medicaid planning. So, what is Medicaid planning? Medicaid planning is a way to protect people's assets from the threat of long-term care expenses. Many clients are between 65 and 95, own their own homes, and have between $25,000 and $750,000 worth of assets in addition to the house. What many people don't realize is exactly how expensive long term care expenses can be – In 2020 the average costs of a skilled nursing facility, in New York is $14,250.00 per month. Someone can be solidly middle class or upper-middle class, have saved their whole life, and think that they'll have plenty of money for whatever happens only to suffer a stroke, major heart attack or get an Alzheimer's or Parkinson's diagnosis and need help with their activities of daily living. If they have this six-figure per year care expense, many people spend everything. Medicare does not pay skilled nursing home expenses after 100 days. An elder care attorney, who handles Medicaid planning, is able to legally and ethically protect people's assets to get them qualified for Medicaid. Medicaid, unlike Medicare, has excellent long-term care benefits. This helps them supplement their lifestyle with their own assets (to improve the quality of their life while alive) and make it more likely that they will have something to pass onto their heirs after they pass away. There are many myths and much misinformation surrounding long-term care Medicaid in New York. To learn more please visit... https://www.frankbrunolaw.com

Sizzling Samachar of the day - 26th May 2022Welcome to Sizzling Samachar on OTTplay, Im your host NikhilSamachar first up,From Mads Mikkelsen to Freida Pinto, from Gregg Sulkin to Winnie the Pooh and more storiesMads Mikkelsen to star in Danish film King's LandHannibal actor Mads Mikkelsen is set to reunite with A Royal Affair director Nicolaj Arcel for a Danish period drama titled, King's Land. The film is based on Ida Jessen's novel The Captain and Ann Barbara, which is set in the 17th century. The film also features Amanda Collin who was most recently seen in the sci-fi series Raised By Wolves. Mikkelsen and Arcel's earlier collaboration, A Royal Affair, had received an Oscar nomination for the Best Foreign Language Film.J.J. Abrams' Demimonde hits roadblockWriter and director J.J. Abrams's HBO series Demimonde has hit a roadblock owing to budget concerns. As per reports, Warner Bros. is trying to cut costs, which has led to a disagreement with Abrams' production house, Bad Robot. Although the series was announced four years ago, it is still in pre-production, and recently, Station Eleven's Danielle Deadwyler was confirmed to feature in the series. Live-action series on  Speed Racer in the worksA live-action show based on the 1960s manga series Speed Racer is in the works. The project has received a series order from Apple+ and will be executive produced by J.J. Abrams's Bad Robot. Snowpiercer's Hiram Martinez and Westworld's Ron Fitzgerald will serve as showrunners and writers of the series. Mr. Malcolm's List to hit big screens in JulyThe period drama Mr Malcolm's List starring Freida Pinto is set to hit theatres in July this year. In the film, Pinto plays Selina Dalton, a bachelorette who tries to take revenge on London's most eligible bachelor Mr Malcolm for rejecting her best friend, Julia. Directed by Emma Holly Jones, the film also features Zawe Ashton, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Ashley Park, and Theo James.Gregg Sulkin joins World on FireRunaways actor Gregg Sulkin has been added to the cast of the second season of the World War II drama World on Fire. Sulkin will essay the role of  David, a fighter pilot, in the series. The upcoming season will pick up a year after the events of the first season.Documentary on Leona Helmsley in the offingA documentary on the late real estate giant Leona Helmsley is in the works. Helmsley was known by the nickname, Queen of Mean, and her rivalry with Donald Trump was no secret. However, in 1989, she was convicted on charges of tax evasion. Keith Robert Patterson will helm the project. Winnie the Pooh  turns murderer The story of the beloved children's book character Winnie the Pooh is taking a grim turn as it will appear as a murderer in the upcoming horror film Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey. Directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield, the film will feature Craig David Dowsett in the titular role.Well thats the Sizzling news from the world of movies and enrtertainment for today on OTTplay, until the next time its your host Nikhil signing out.Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poochoWritten By Arya Harikumar

Leona was a billionaire that owned many hotels. She was the queen of mean. She rather be feared than liked. This is the story of Leona Helmsley.

Meg tells how Leona Helmsley went from The Palace to Danbury Prison. Jessica discusses how the AIDS crises gave rise to a new brand of gay activism, from FRANKIE SAY RELAX to ACT UP.

As a creative professional, you see what others do not. It is why you get paid. You try to lead those you seek to serve with a guiding hand. And yet. When those around you refuse your direction what are you to do. Let's talk about Leona Helmsley. Links & Resources: Host: Sean Low of The Business of Being Creative Have your own opinion on Sean's tips and advice? Talk Back!! Email Shawn or record a voice message directly through his show's site! Link: Join Sean's Collective of Business Creatives Follow Sean on social media: Instagram: @SeanLow1 | Facebook: Facebook.com/Sean.Low.35 | LinkedIn | Twitter: @SeanLow -- Podcast Network: The Wedding Biz Network Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of The Wedding Biz, LLC. 2022.

She built an empire in hotels and real estate. But her cruel and ruthless demeanor would earn her the infamous nickname, “The Queen of Mean.” She treated employees, contractors, and anyone with less money like garbage. Hear how her famous quote, “we don't pay taxes. Only the little people pay taxes”, would lead to her downfall. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-christopher-horn/support

This week the Pack goes outside the world of finance. We are joined by constitutional scholar and Emeritus Professor of Law at Harvard, Alan Dershowitz (@alandersh on Twitter). Alan speaks freely and comfortably about a little bit of everything, his past, his beliefs, current events, past clients, the scourge of woke-ism and cancel-culture, the rough texture and dissonant tone of our times. Alan Dershowitz has long been celebrated for his work in U.S. constitutional and criminal law. The youngest full professor ever at Harvard Law School, he taught from 1964 through 2013, where he was appointed as the Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law in 1993. Dershowitz is a regular media contributor, political commentator, and legal analyst. Throughout his long career, he has written more than two-score books, at least one every year. His latest is coming soon, The Case For Color Blind Equality In The Age Of Identity Politics. Dershowitz has always believed in maintaining his sharpness in the courtroom as well as classroom, and has always undertaken complex, high-profile, and often unpopular cases, causes, and clients. He has represented a long list of luminaries on both sides of popular sentiment, including Mike Tyson, Patty Hearst, Leona Helmsley, Julian Assange, Jim Bakker, O.J. Simpson, Jeffery Epstein, and Harvey Weinstein.  In 2018 he agreed to represent President Donald Trump, Dershowitz winning his latest landmark case. This and many of his recent pronouncements rubbed wrong the American Left, which had always been his fan-base, neighbors in New York, and social peers. What so many of them misunderstood, and what Alan explains so well in this wide-ranging conversation, is that he took and won the case in defense of the US Constitution, the protections and rights provided by which he sees as increasingly under dire threat from that same Left that once so warmly embraced and now so churlishly scorns him. So often the great among us are left to walk alone... join the Pack as we keep this brilliant mind and brave man company for a while  in comfortable conversation.

If you've ever considered writing a book but don't have the confidence or know-how to organize your thoughts and capture your unique voice, than you certainly don't want to miss this episode of The Alden Report. Today we are incredibly honored to be joined by best-selling ghostwriter Glenn Plaskin who is one of the nation's leading celebrity interviewers specializing in writing non-fiction memoirs, business, self-help, leadership, and inspiration books. He has collaborated with public speakers, CEO's, adventurers, and celebrities– anyone with a unique story to tell. His profiles and columns have appeared in the New York Times, the Daily News, San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Family Circle, US Weekly, Ladies Home Journal, Cosmopolitan, W, and Playboy. His interview subjects have included such figures as Katharine Hepburn, Nancy Reagan, Calvin Klein, Senator Edward Kennedy, Elizabeth Taylor, Leona Helmsley, Barbara Walters, Michael Jackson, Diane Sawyer, Donald Trump, Peter Jennings, Meryl Streep and 100's of others. His TV appearances include The Today Show, Oprah, and Larry King Live. In recent years, Glenn has gone beyond celebrity interviewing to writing articles and books focused on service, self-help, and inspiration and has worked with many of the leading figures in this genre as well.We begin by talking about how he was first trained as a classical pianist, studying under the renowned Kennedy Center honoree Leon Fleisher. With a dramatic change of career in his mid-20's, with no experience but considerable determination, he began writing culture profiles for the New York Times, securing his first book contract at age 26 when he was encouraged in his writing by then-Doubleday editor Jacqueline Onassis, who would later write: “I've known Glenn for some years and am his great admirer. He's witty, articulate, and has this uncanny ability to draw people out and gain their confidence.” We move on to discuss how he built his invaluable and extensive connections and he shares fascinating stories with us about his interviews with celebrities such as Katharine Hepburn, Kenya West, Robert DeNiro, Elizabeth Taylor, Al Pacino, Audrey Hepburn, Sylvester Stallone, Paul Newman and many others. Thank you very much to Glenn for joining us and for candidly sharing his compelling life stories, advice and overall knowledge of the industry. Check out more about Glenn and his services on his website: https://www.ghostwriteyourbook.com/

Superlawyer Y. David Scharf on Talkline with Zev Brenner, discusses his famous clients including Donald Trump and Leona Helmsley, David is one of the country's leading trial and appellate lawyers and serves as a senior counselor to CEOs and multi-national companies as well as a respected member of the Orthodox Community. This podcast is powered by JewishPodcasts.org. Start your own podcast today and share your content with the world. Click jewishpodcasts.fm/signup to get started.

Let's Nab Oprah - S01/E11  Lynxi WelcomeEpisode synopsis HBOMax Synopsis: Huey has to stop Riley and a small gang of misfit idiots from nabbing the talk show deity, Oprah. Pre Show: Is Oprah still a thing? What happened to Steadman? Making a "Steadman" a thing. Oprah v Beyonce Erykah Badu J-Lo Will & Jada Polyamory Gotham and Agents of Shield Show: Charlie Murphy & Sam Jackson Maya Angelou, disrespected We listen to "influencers" far too much James Baldwin Catholicism & the new Pope White privilege Trump allegory Riley wants to REALLY be a gangster where Ed and Rummy only think they are, but they act like children. White People Question: Regularly heard: “I follow BLM on social media. That makes me an ally, right?” Performative white allyship isn't being an ally If you're doing everything you do without seeking recognition, then you can be an ally. Standing up so that a Black person doesn't have to Do what you would do if your child's rights were being disenfranchised. Don't seek ally validation Have a “Stupid White People Question” you want to leave us?Email us at Hosts@TheBoondocksPod.comor leave us a voicemail at ‪‪(760) 933-8636‬, that's (760) WE-3-UNDO. Post Show Info: Air travel over Thanksgiving / Covid spikes All the "Lil" rappers No originality in rapper names Vanilla Ice/Kid Rock Would Trump hang out with Wunceler? Leona Helmsley, and other shitty Trump cohorts. Not knowing how to swim coming into the military. Steve Irwin The Irwin kids How Bindi Sue's name sounds like a porn name Controversial Boondocks episodes Doomsday prepping Food insecurity We love hanging out together Having to wear a bra Being comfortable Ready for 2021 The cruise industry Next week:  Riley Wuz Here Need to see where we are on social media and such?  Come find us!  https://www.theboondockspod.com/links Trivia: When Huey goes to take his Black Power Glove out of it's safe, he enters the code of "67291".  From 1967 to 1992, Thurgood Marshall sat on the Supreme Court. When Huey and Riley are fighting and Huey gets his sword blade on Riley's neck, we see Huey smile. This is the first time we see him smile. Bushido Jones is based on Jim Kelly from Kung Fu Movies like Enter the Dragon and Black Belt Jones. "You come straight out of a comic strip," is a reference to Enter the Dragon and The Boondocks (comic strip) itself. Gin Rummy says to Riley "It's not wise to upset a Wuncler" after both Ed III and Riley are arguing over the former's loss in the video game. This is a reference to the line: "It's not wise to upset a Wookiee" from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope quoted by Han Solo after R2-D2 defeats Chewbacca in a match of chess. Show Music: Intro:  #Makeachange by K.I.R.K. is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License. Outro:  Good Times by Audiobinger is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Join me as I interview Glenn Plaskin, best selling author specializing in non-fiction, memoir, business, self-help, leadership, and inspiration. Glenn's work has appeared in the New York Times, the Daily News, San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Family Circle, US Weekly, Ladies Home Journal, Cosmopolitan, W, and Playboy. His interview subjects have included such figures as Katharine Hepburn, Nancy Reagan, Calvin Klein, Senator Edward Kennedy, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, Leona Helmsley, Barbara Walters, Diane Sawyer, Donald Trump, Al Pacino, and Meryl Streep. His TV appearances include The Today Show, Oprah, and Larry King Live.

Tim addresses the elephant in the room. Happy Birthday, dawg. Jay is hitting up Tucker's for a Birthday sirloin. The text inbox is flooded with pictures of wives, feet, stepdads, etc. Iggy v. Prod Joe. Prod Joe was banty on Pick 6. Cheryl calls in to wish Jay a Happy Birthday. The text line loves her. Plowsy is really high. Iggy brings up Leona Helmsley.

Biff took Beercats to the Blues game last night, big news as Monique Medina is joining the presentation this morning, Jennings drove up here just to pre-tape the Lisa Ann interview, The Tim McKernan Show FB page has had some interesting commentary, Lisa Ann offered tremendous fantasy advice again plus talked anal, baseball chatter, Doug doesn't want to address vile questions, Tim is spreading the word on Olive + Oak, Doug has a food rant, delicious fry talk, there should be a Timmy Tracker app, what's a sous chef, Plowsy's pal used to read Harry Potter to him, more restaurant banter, Plow Boy sounds a bit subdued, debating Iggy's banging standards, how did he seal the deal with Leona Helmsley, talking Jimmy Kimmel plus the wonderful job Jennifer Lawrence did filling in for him last night.

Michael Feinstein considers him a mentor. Leona Helmsley threatened to break his fingers if he didn't play in her hotel. Liberace owes his big break to him. And at 100 years old, he still plays every week at the Park Lane Hotel. Dana talks with Irving Fields, legendary musician, pianist and composer about how to find gigs in the 1930s, discovering Latin music, and the “Freebird” of piano bar requests.

The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Joan Benedict Steiger.  Even after a prolific career spanning stage, screen, and television – and inspiring romances with three devoted men – the veteran actress still finds each role a new challenge to experience and new terrain to explore. A dancer from childhood, Joan forged a career in show business as an actress in the early days of television, where she made notable appearances on shows like the original “Candid Camera” and “The Steve Allen Show.”  Dozens of television and film appearances later, including memorable stints on “General Hospital” and “Days of Our Lives,” she's still dedicated to all facets of her craft, having appeared in numerous stage productions, from the classics to modern comedies to her acclaimed solo shows (“Leona,” about Leona Helmsley, and her autobiographical “The Loves of My Life.”)  Off-screen, Joan's life has been equally charmed.  Her first husband was stage veteran John Myhers, with whom Joan spent thirty years before his passing.  Then, Joan was reunited with Academy Award-winning actor Rod Steiger; the two had known each other when Joan was a star-struck ingénue and Steiger the industry's hottest young performer.  Now, decades later, their romance was rekindled, and the couple married, working together and supporting each other until the actor's death in 2002.  Then Joan fell in love with veteran television actor Jeremy Slate, and the two spent several years together before his death.  “They all passed away from different forms of cancer, so it's bittersweet,” says a pensive Joan today.  “But they were three of the greatest guys in the world.”    

The Best Ever You Show is extremely honored to welcome Joan Benedict Steiger as our guest.  Decades of work on stage, screen, and television and the love of three devoted men sounds like a full life; but in many ways, the story is just beginning for veteran performer Joan Benedict Steiger.  With credits dating back to the original “Candid Camera” on television to her acclaimed solo performance as Leona Helmsley, she has lived the artistic life she first dreamed of as a child in Brooklyn, New York – and the dream shows no signs of ending. Throughout her life, Joan Benedict Steiger has worked simultaneously on stage, in film, and on television.  She's still remembered for a classic bit from the original version of “Candid Camera,” where she played a lost tourist looking for directions from passersby, making sure that her fancy hat – beplumed with a particularly large feather – would distract them at every opportunity.  She was also part of the ensemble of the original “Steve Allen Show,” where she did double duty as the spokesperson for Hazel Bishop cosmetics.  On daytime drama, she had regular and recurring roles on “General Hospital,” “Days of our Lives,” and “Capitol.”  Her dozens of series guest appearances include classic series like “Fantasy Island,” “T.J. Hooker,” “The Incredible Hulk” and, most recently, Fox's “Dollhouse. For more information visit www.joanbenedictsteiger.com