Podcasts about Levene

This time we watched the 1973 British horror film Psychomania, a cult biker horror oddity originally filmed as The Living Dead before the title changed. In the United States it appeared as The Death Wheelers. Not to be confused with the 1963 American film Psychomania, also known as Violent Midnight. The film was produced by Benmar Productions, better known for Spaghetti Westerns shot in Spain. They also made Horror Express later the same year with the same writers, which we covered back in episode 7. Psychomania was created in association with Scotia Bar Distributors who had director Don Sharp under long term contract.Don Sharp was born in Tasmania and began as an actor before becoming a director in the mid 1950s. He turned out low and medium budget films including the Tommy Steele musical It's All Happening, then Hammer Films hired him and he made several well received thrillers. He also worked as second unit director on Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines. Quiz time for Jon. Sharp directed BigChrisLee six times. Name them. Beryl Reid plays psychic medium Mrs Latham. She left school at 16 and debuted in 1936 as a music hall performer at the Floral Hall in Bridlington. She became famous on BBC radio in Educating Archie as Monica and as the Brummie Marlene. She later worked for the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company. She made the very first challenge on Just A Minute in the 1967 pilot. In the late 1970s and early 1980s she played Connie Sachs in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Smiley's People, earning two British Academy Television Award nominations and winning for Smiley's People. Doctor Who fans will know her as Captain Briggs in Earthshock. The same year as Psychomania she appeared in Dr Phibes Rises Again. Ross will always remember her as Grandma in the Adrian Mole TV adaptation. Nicky Henson plays lead biker Tom Latham. A familiar face across British television, he excelled at playing cultivated gents, snobs and playboys. His many guest roles included several appearances in The Bill, A Touch of Frost, Pie in the Sky, Fawlty Towers and Witchfinder General as Trooper Swallow. His first wife was Una Stubbs, with whom he later appeared in EastEnders. Despite living with cancer for twenty years he continued acting on screen until 2018. Robert Hardy plays Chief Inspector Hesseltine. We discussed him fully in episode 41a when we covered The Stalls of Barchester from the BBC Ghost Stories for Christmas series. Academy Award winner George Sanders plays Shadwell. Born in Russia to an English horticulturist mother and a rope maker father, he became a British subject when the family fled during the revolution. His smooth voice and upper class accent made him perfect for polished villains. His roles included Jack Favell in Rebecca, Scott Folliott in Foreign Correspondent, the Saran of Gaza in Samson and Delilah and Addison DeWitt in All About Eve which won him the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. He voiced Shere Khan in Disney's The Jungle Book and played Simon Templar in several films in The Saint series. British horror fans may know him from the Doomwatch movie as The Admiral. There are brief appearances by June Brown as Mrs Pettibone, John Levene from Doctor Who and Bill Pertwee as a publican. Levene worked with Jon Pertwee who was Bill's second cousin. The soundtrack by John Cameron was released in 2003 by Trunk Records. Cameron said they needed something spooky and different with a rock feeling, all pre synthesizer. They recorded at Shepperton's studios which had not been updated since before the war. He described hooligan musicians scratching inside pianos while the engineer sat there in suit and tie, completely anachronistic.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/general-witchfinders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Winning alone is losing.Dennis Levene, CEO of Hometown, bet the business on his customers' success… and it's paying off.Most CEOs obsess over market share and margins.Dennis obsessed over a broken system robbing schools of money.And he asked the question that changed everything:“Why should $25 of my $100 school donation go to a fundraising company?”That wasn't frustration — it was a blueprint.A blueprint for a company designed to win only when its schools do.Now, Hometown helps thousands of school communities raise more, keep more, and invest directly into the programs that shape students' futures. Dennis shared the line that defines his entire model:“We align ourselves with our schools… when they're successful, we're successful.”This isn't marketing.It's business architecture.And it's one of the most compelling leadership strategies I've seen.This episode is a masterclass in:-Engineering customer alignment into your business model-Leading with purpose without sacrificing performance-Turning shared success into a competitive advantageThe companies that endure aren't built on extraction...They're built on shared victories.Are you trying stronger customer alignment to unlock growth?

Ziosk's pioneering pay-at-the-table solutions mean that customers at their partner restaurants are never stuck waiting for the bill. And now they're working to leverage their treasure trove of data to boost efficiency and improve customer experience, in ways that go far beyond payment. Rhonda Levene is the CEO of Ziosk, a leading digital hospitality platform serving major restaurant brands such as Chili's, Texas Roadhouse, and Red Robin. Since joining Ziosk in 2020 and being appointed CEO in 2024, Rhonda has spearheaded the company's transformation into a SaaS driven enterprise.Rhonda joins us to break down Ziosk's slate of products, their approach to innovation, and tech's evolving role in the future of the restaurant sector. Highlights:Rhonda's career path (2:17)Ziosk's Services (5:52)The scale of Ziosk usage (7:21)ROI for partners (8:41)Pivot to SaaS (11:10)Leveraging Data (12:39)Ziosk's approach to Innovation (14:34)Total addressable market (19:56)Lessons learned as CEO (21:44)Mentorship's role in Rhonda's career (22:42)Finance and leadership (24:46)Future outlook (25:47) Links:Rhonda's LinkedInZiosk LinkedInZiosk WebsiteICR LinkedInICR TwitterICR Website Feedback:If you have questions about the show, or have a topic in mind you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, joe@lowerstreet.co.

In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, we sit down with Tim Levene, CEO of Augmentum Fintech, the UK's only publicly listed fintech venture capital firm.From going public to backing infrastructure instead of hype, Tim shares what permanent capital allows that traditional VC structures don't and why he believes the next decade of fintech will be won with discipline, not just disruption.What we cover:

This episode features Allie Levene, a lawyer revolutionizing legal services, particularly for small businesses and nonprofits. Her view of the law is that it is not as an elite profession, but is a vehicle to help the everyday person. She opens up about the challenges of fitting into traditional law firms that weren't designed for her differences and her desire to make legal support truly accessible.Discover why Allie passionately advocates for flat-fee billing and presents services via a "menu," seeing it as a way to remove skepticism clients often hold towards traditional lawyers and to even the playing field. Her core mission is educating clients, empowering them to handle legal issues themselves over time. Hear about her creative methods for simplifying complex legal concepts, such as using the debate "Is a hot dog a sandwich?" to teach argument and reasoning to second and third graders.The conversation explores common misconceptions about lawyers, the critical distinction between what is strictly legal and what is ethical or moral, and the importance of navigating uncertainty in the law. They discuss the significant risks of relying on readily available, non-traditional sources like Reddit, Legal Zoom, or ChatGPT for legal help. Allie shares a crucial perspective: compliance is not 100% perfection, and what truly matters is what you do after a mistake occurs. She explains how empowering clients to understand and interact with the law not only benefits them but also builds valuable relationships and generates referrals, akin to the idea of teaching someone to fish.Tune in as they discuss necessary improvements in the legal profession, highlighting the need for authenticity, humanizing lawyers, and prioritizing mental health. She shares how launching her own practice in January 2024 provided the vital flexibility needed to be present for her children's school activities and daily pickups, while acknowledging the privilege that facilitated this path. Ultimately, she views lawyers as essential community helpers.Beyond the law, learn about Allie's personal interests, including her passion for Legos and her collection of meaningful tattoos. This episode offers an insightful and refreshing perspective on creating a legal practice that is transparent, client-centric, and dedicated to promoting equitable access to justice.About AllieAllie Levene is the founder of Levene Legal, a Connecticut-based law firm dedicated to providing affordable legal services to small businesses and nonprofits. Allie helps clients navigate legal issues at every stage of their business by helping them understand their legal obligations and options, without all of the confusing legal jargon. She believes in empowering organizations to prioritize proactive legal support to protect their business. https://www.linkedin.com/in/allie-levene/https://www.levenelegal.com/

In today's episode, I'm chatting with the lovely Greta about her gorgeous Hawke's Bay wedding, and it's such a good story!Greta shares how she and her husband Sam met at ballroom dancing when they were teenagers, their surprise proposal after twelve years together, and the journey of planning a beautiful alfresco-style wedding, with a few wild weather curveballs thrown in!A few things we cover:

April 6, 2025 - "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll, read by Aurelia Levene and Milo Zaklad by The Desmond-Fish Public Library & The Highlands Current, hosted by Ryan Biracree

Send us a textIn this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr Ilana Levene, who is now a Neonatology subspeciality trainee at Oxford, England. Ilana has done some fantastic work on exploring the important topic of human milk expression. She described her randomized control trial in using relaxing techniques to facilitate human milk expression in the NICU. She shared the challenges that she had in conducting her RCT. We also talked about RCTs with negative results and how negative results are also important in conducting research. Ilana has now created a website with printables for parents and staff in the NICU on human milk expression. This can be assessed for free here : http://www.hifn.org/printable . Ilana also shared her interest in perinatal equity and shared details on her project Spectrum which involves gathering photos of the lactating breast conditions/chest from people with a wide spectrum of skincolours. These will be provided as a free educational image library. Currently she is chairing a priority setting partnership for LGBTQIA+ perinatal care. As always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!

Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with Cassandra Levene, Managing Director of Alpine Homes and Co-Founder of Swiss Homes. Cassandra is a multilingual real estate expert specializing in luxury Alpine properties. She took over her family business five years ago, bringing innovative leadership to Alpine Homes. Her firm offers concierge-style services to UHNWI clients and family offices around the globe, helping them invest in Swiss real estate—particularly in the iconic Swiss Alps. The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on demand for secondary residences outside of the major global metropolitan areas, and Alpine homes in Switzerland were no exception. Cassandra talks about how the market for second homes in the Swiss Alps has developed and evolved over the recent decades and since the pandemic. Beyond just secondary or vacation homes, Switzerland is also becoming a choice destination for many wealth families who are relocating either their primary residence or family office to the country. Cassandra highlights the factors that are driving this increased interest and causing Switzerland to be such an attractive destination for wealthy individuals and enterprise families. Cassandra offers practical tips and suggestions for families who are looking to invest in Alpine vacation homes or even considering a primary residence in Switzerland. She also describes some of the risks families should beware and local peculiarities to watch out for when exploring an investment in primary or secondary homes in the Alps and elsewhere in Switzerland. Please enjoy this highly informative conversation with a uniquely positioned expert in the fast-evolving market for Swiss Alpine homes.

Hometown is one of our GREAT Partners and today Dennis Lavene of SchoolFundR and Bloom-Carroll Athletic Director Larry Herges share how the platform can take your school to the next level! THIS is Tech Tuesday on The Educational AD Podcast!

Interesse – oder Obsession? Charles ist ewiger Junggeselle. Als ein junges Ehepaar gegenüber einzieht, erwacht er aus seiner Lethargie. Er hilft Frank, sich auf ein weiteres Examen vorzubereiten. Und Evelyn zieht ihn ganz und gar in ihren Bann. Charles beginnt, ein gefährliches Spiel zu spielen ... 00:00 Beginn Episode 04:08 Beginn Hörspiel 45:42 Gespräch 62:40 Das Lob der Lüge (Kontext-Sendung) ____________________ Mit: Johannes von Spallart (Charles Ashley), Wolf Walter (Frank Maitland), Rotraut Mundschenk (Evelyn Maitland), Angela Matusch (Ms. Barns), Margrit Eggler (Kellnerin), Liselotte Basler (Telefonistin) ____________________ Übersetzung: Marianne De Barde – Regie: Amido Hoffmann ____________________ Produktion: SRF 1962 ____________________ Habt Ihr Mitleid mit Charles? Schreibt es uns auf krimi@srf.ch

Send us a textAs nonprofit storytellers, navigating the legal landscape of consent, privacy, and story ownership is daunting. In this episode of When Bearing Witness, we sit down with attorney Allie Levene to answer your most pressing questions about storytelling and the law.What elements should a media consent form include to truly protect both the storyteller and the organization? What should we keep in mind if we want to compensate story contributors? What rights do storyowners have if they want to edit or retract their story after it's been published? Allie tackles these critical questions and more, offering practical advice to help nonprofit professionals navigate the complexities of trauma-informed storytelling.Listen in for actionable steps you can take to safeguard your nonprofit and honor the rights of story owners.About Allie LeveneAllie Levene is a lawyer who helps clients understand their legal obligations and options without all of the confusing legal jargon.After building her career as both in-house and outside counsel for various Connecticut businesses, with a particular focus on small businesses and nonprofits, Levene founded her own practice, Levene Legal.Her extensive experience in litigation and administrative proceedings, especially in employment, civil rights, and general liability matters, led her to recognize the critical importance of preventative legal services—a realization that became the cornerstone of her firm's mission. Connect with LeveneLevene Legal | LinkedIn | InstagramAbout Host Maria Bryan Maria Bryan is a trauma-informed storytelling trainer. She helps nonprofit leaders tell powerful and impactful stories that resist harm. Maria has over fifteen years in marketing communications in the public sector. She has a Master's Degree in Public Administration, a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, and is professionally certified in Trauma & Resilience, Trauma-Informed Space Holding, Trauma-Informed Coaching, and Somatic Embodiment & Regulation. Maria is a firm believer that storytellers make the world a healthier, safer, cleaner, and happier place. Connect with MariaSpeaking & Training | LinkedIn | Email

The continual changes to British defence acquisition and procurement processes, frameworks, doctrines, strategies and plans have wreaked havoc with the military equipment plan for decades. Various – and sometimes radical – reforms have been tried to evolve a system that is ubiquitously criticised from everyone inside (and outside) the national security community. No one is happy, yet most people actually involved in it are trying very hard to make it work. This is not a uniquely British problem however: There is nowhere in the world that people are content with their procurement system - each one could be faster, buy better kit, deliver imporved value-for-money and quality, pleasing taxpayers as well as the people who use the kit. Given that the on-going UK SDR must try and come up with some recommendations to make it ‘better' (hopefully in a different way than every other one has promised to do since 1997), what are the opportunities and risks this time around? Dr Andrew Curtis helps us think thus through with some sage advice: how about starting by implementing all the bits of some previous attempts at reform?

Rund um den Globus verschwinden Anthropologen. Die Umstände sind immer gleich – immer rätselhaft: Unheimliche Geräusche, unerklärliche Brandspuren im Boden! Dr. Gauge von Scotland Yard beginnt, das Undenkbare in Betracht zu ziehen ... 00:00 Beginn Episode 02:15 Beginn Hörspiel 64:48 Gespräch ____________________ Mit: Rainer Litten (Dr. Andrew Gauge), Jaromir Borek (Professor Lomax), Kristin Hausmann (Helen Lomax), Curt Bock (Inspektor Adams), Hans Haeser (Sir William Stacy), Charlotte Asendorf (Mrs. Milne, die Haushälterin), Robert Tessen (Cooper, der Gärtner), Rudolf Frank (Professor der Nottingham Universität), Joseph Scheidegger (Ross, Student), Hubert Berger (Dr. Reid, Arzt), Günter Heising (Grant, Chef der britischen Polizei), Albert Michel Gemperle (Sergeant auf der Wache Redford), Elfriede von Bastineller (Zimmervermieterin von Ross), James Meyer (Nachrichtensprecher) ____________________ Übersetzung und Bearbeitung: Albert Werner – Musik: Hans Moeckel – Regie: Hans Hausmann ____________________ Produktion: SRF 1962

Der Anthropologe Sir Stacey ist vom Erdboden verschluckt – und sein Assistent wurde in's Spital eingeliefert, völlig konfus und schockiert! Scotland Yard beauftragt Dr. Gauge, den Fall zu untersuchen. Doch sind hier womöglich überirdische Kräfte am Werk ...? 00:00 Beginn Episode 02:36 Beginn Hörspiel 60:04 Gespräch 64:15 Beitrag «Warum wir Menschen so lang Kinder sind» ____________________ Mit: Rainer Litten (Dr. Andrew Gauge), Jaromir Borek (Professor Lomax), Kristin Hausmann (Helen Lomax), Curt Bock (Inspektor Adams), Hans Haeser (Sir William Stacy), Charlotte Asendorf (Mrs. Milne, die Haushälterin), Robert Tessen (Cooper, der Gärtner), Rudolf Frank (Professor der Nottingham Universität), Joseph Scheidegger (Ross, Student), Hubert Berger (Dr. Reid, Arzt), Günter Heising (Grant, Chef der britischen Polizei), Albert Michel Gemperle (Sergeant auf der Wache Redford), Elfriede von Bastineller (Zimmervermieterin von Ross), James Meyer (Nachrichtensprecher) ____________________ Übersetzung und Bearbeitung: Albert Werner – Musik: Hans Moeckel – Regie: Hans Hausmann ____________________ Produktion: SRF 1962 ____________________ Eine aktuelle «Einstein»-Sendung zur Evolution des Menschen findet Ihr hier: https://www.srf.ch/play/tv/einstein/video/faszination-menschliche-evolution-wie-wir-wurden-was-wir-sind?urn=urn:srf:video:8f445ed2-16ba-4be7-ab4f-6f6129e318fc

Ganz England ist in Aufregung! Denn der Anthropologe Sir William Stacey ist verschwunden. Dr. Gauge vom Innenministerium steht vor einem doppelten Rätsel: Was ist mit Stacey passiert? Und warum interessieren sich höchste politische Kreise für einen Anthropologen? Britischer Krimi mit Retro-Flair. 00:00 Beginn Episode 02:48 Beginn Hörspiel 68:46 Gespräch ____________________ Mit: Rainer Litten (Dr. Andrew Gauge), Jaromir Borek (Professor Lomax), Kristin Hausmann (Helen Lomax), Curt Bock (Inspektor Adams), Hans Haeser (Sir William Stacy), Charlotte Asendorf (Mrs. Milne, die Haushälterin), Robert Tessen (Cooper, der Gärtner), Rudolf Frank (Professor der Nottingham Universität), Joseph Scheidegger (Ross, Student), Hubert Berger (Dr. Reid, Arzt), Günter Heising (Grant, Chef der britischen Polizei), Albert Michel Gemperle (Sergeant auf der Wache Redford), Elfriede von Bastineller (Zimmervermieterin von Ross), James Meyer (Nachrichtensprecher) ____________________ Übersetzung und Bearbeitung: Albert Werner – Musik: Hans Moeckel – Regie: Hans Hausmann ____________________ Produktion: SRF 1962 ____________________ Hier findet Ihr einen Artikel über fünf Krimi-Autoren, die selbst zum Mörder wurden:

In today's episode, we have an incredible guest, Darren, who is a channel for divine light and a true beacon of healing and intuitive wisdom. Darren's unique connection to source energy allows him to transmit healing energy, intuitive messages, and even healing music, offering transformative insights for those seeking alignment with their soul's essence.Click the link below to get to my podcast: https://jackiewoodside.com/applehttps://jackiewoodside.com/spotifyhttps://jackiewoodside.com/googleGet ready to explore new dimensions of consciousness and spiritual growth in this episode that will leave you feeling uplifted and inspired!

More than 1500 photographers covered the Olympic games. One of them was award-winning photographer David Levene.  

Days before his 21st birthday, Justin's life changed irrevocably. A cough caused a herniated disc with subsequent surgeries all failing, resulting in paralysis and almost 18 months in hospital.Sport has always been a key aspect of Justin's life and it promptly became a lifeline and career. In Wheelchair racing, Justin has won 29 marathon titles across the globe. Justin is also the World and European Champion in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Winning his 2nd World championship this year in Abu Dhabi. In 2022 Justin and a friend completed the 1st non supported crossing of the USA by handbike, towing his wheelchair behind him. The over 3000mile journey was completed in 48 days raising over £200,000 for a disabled children's charity.A staunch activist for equality and human rights, Justin works tirelessly to see fair treatment for everyone.A mentor to newly injured civilians and veterans, in 2019 Justin was named in the Top 10 most powerful and influential disabled people in the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's edition of the Weekly Investment Trust Podcast, Jonathan Davis, editor of the Investment Trusts Handbook, reviews the week in the markets and speaks to Tim Levene, CEO of Augmentum Fintech (AUGM), and Thomas McMahon, head of investment trust research at Kepler Partners. Jonathan's conversation with Tim Levene was conducted from a cafe and is therefore noisier than normal. We are grateful for the support of J.P. Morgan Asset Management, which enables us to keep the podcast free. Section Timestamps: 0:00:39 - This week's guests 0:02:03 - Review of the week 0:05:38 - Summary of results 0:07:08 - Money Makers Circle 0:07:40 - Corporate news and announcements 0:09:01 - Q&A with Tim Levene 0:09:11 - Progress over the past twelve months 0:12:45 - The impact of continuing wide discounts 0:16:41 - Share buybacks and cash reserves 0:19:43 - Suffering from the UK equity market 'disease' 0:26:15 - Exposure to AI 0:37:47 - Looking at the portfolio 0:41:20 - Q&A with Thomas McMahon 0:41:38 - BCPT and commercial property 0:50:14 - ASIT and split level trusts 0:58:50 - The UK micro cap sector 1:03:51 - Close Trusts mentioned this week (with tickers): India Capital Growth Fund (ICG), J.P.Morgan China Growth and Income (JCGI), Hipgnosis Songs Fund (SONG), Phoenix Spree Deutschland (PSDL), Digital 9 Infrastructure (DGI9), Gresham House Energy Storage Fund (GRID), Black Rock Greater Europe (BRGE), Keystone Positive Change (KPC), Abrdn Private Equity Opportunities (APEO) / Patria Private Equity (PPET), Tritax Big Box (BBOX), UK Commercial Property (UKCM), European Assets Trust (EAT), Global Smaller Companies Trust (GSCT), Balanced Commercial Property Trust (BCPT), Custodian REIT (CREI), Picton Property Income (PCTN), Aberforth Split Level Income Trust (ASIT), Ashoka India Equity (AIE), Rockwood Strategic (RKW), J.P.Morgan Global Growth and Income (JGGI), Miton UK MicroCap Trust (MINI), River and Mercantile UK Micro Cap (RMMC). If you enjoy the weekly podcast, you may also find value in joining The Money Makers circle. This is a membership scheme that offers listeners to the podcast an opportunity, in return for a modest monthly or annual subscription, to receive additional premium content, including interviews, performance data, market/portfolio reviews and regular extracts from the editor's notebook. This week, as well as the usual features, the Circle features a profile of VH Global Sustainable Energy Opportunities (GSEO). Future profiles include Henderson High Income (HHI) and CQS Natural Resources Growth and Income (NCIM). Remember to look out for the latest edition of our new expanded weekly subscriber email which summarises Jonathan's latest thoughts and includes all the regular features available in the Circle. The content of that email is also available for subscribers via the website. For more information about the Money Makers circle, please visit money-makers.co/membership-join. Membership helps to cover the cost of producing the weekly investment trust podcast, which will continue to be free. We are very grateful for your continued support and the enthusiastic response to our nearly 210 podcasts since launch. You can find more information, including relevant disclosures, at www.money-makers.co. Please note that this podcast is provided for educational purposes only and nothing you hear should be considered as investment advice. Our podcasts are also available on the Association of Investment Companies website, www.theaic.co.uk. Produced by Ben Gamblin.

In this episode, Tacey is joined by the Founder of Dignity Leadership Consulting & Author of "You're Doing It Wrong, Stop Managing & Start Leading," Rich Levene.  Rich discusses his journey from being a high producer to learning what true leadership is through his master's program. He emphasizes the importance of trust, hope, humility, and empathy in leadership and how building a culture of leadership within a business involves everyone, not just those in formal leadership roles. Tune in to hear more about Rich's rich insights and experiences in leadership and personal growth! Timestamps: 3:17: The Importance of Doing It Right 5:56: Leader vs. Manager Distinction 6:36: Leading People, Managing Things 9:48: Collaboration vs. Cooperation 10:05: Fostering a Collaborative Culture 17:26: Addressing Authoritarian Leadership 19:07: Creating a Culture of Leadership   Rich's Contact Information: Website: www.richardlevene.com Instagram: @dignityleadership LinkedIn: @richlevene Link to Book: You're Doing It Wrong   Tacey's Contact Information:  Website and Social Media Links: www.taceyatkinson.com  @taceyatkinson Thank you for tuning in, and Tacey looks forward to having more valuable conversations together in the future. Remember: Customer Centric Cultures Create Magical Customer Experiences. Now Go Spread the Magic!  

Met Imme Laseur, promovenda aan de Universiteit van Amsterdam, kijken we uitgebreid naar de Romeinse schrijver Titus Livius - meer specifiek naar Livius als verteller. Wat weten we eigenlijk over hem, over zijn leven en over zijn beroemde 'Ab Urbe Condita'? Wat hebben we over van dat werk en, ook interessant, wat niet? En welke passages uit dat werk lezen en vertalen de leerlingen die dit jaar Centraal Examen Latijn doen in Nederland? Daarnaast laat Imme ons kennismaken met Livius als verteller: met cliffhangers, het landschap als instrument en meer.Shownotes

 Highlights:Talking the ins and outs of the Hogan assessment What it does How it is used Using effectively as a coach Incorporating with other 360 tools or as a standalone tool How to interpret and share with your client Sensing your clients self awareness Advice on picking out a couple of assessment tools to incorporate into your coaching practice 

Days before his 21st birthday, Justin's life changed irrevocably. A cough caused a herniated disc with subsequent surgeries all failing, resulting in paralysis and almost 18 months in hospital.Sport has always been a key aspect of Justin's life and it promptly became a lifeline and career. In Wheelchair racing, Justin has won 29 marathon titles across the globe. Justin is also the World and European Champion in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Winning his 2nd World championship this year in Abu Dhabi. In 2022 Justin and a friend completed the 1st non supported crossing of the USA by handbike, towing his wheelchair behind him. The over 3000mile journey was completed in 48 days raising over £200,000 for a disabled children's charity.A staunch activist for equality and human rights, Justin works tirelessly to see fair treatment for everyone.A mentor to newly injured civilians and veterans, in 2019 Justin was named in the Top 10 most powerful and influential disabled people in the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I sit down with Avital Levene, The Jewish Meme Queen. She shares how she used humor through a challenging childhood, Her thoughts on independently figuring out her own religiosity, On dating while making dating memes, and how she cultivates her own happiness and defines success. Avital Levene, the face behind the social media account “The Jewish Meme Queen,” is a thoughtful and creative individual who puts in her all whether she's working her 9-5 marketing job or creating content for her Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok account. As an Orthodox Jew, Avital utilizes her platform to push for unity and acceptance of all people within the Jewish community.  Always looking for the next big thing, Avital puts herself out there with laughter and smiles, connecting people around the world through her unique lens of Jewish humor.  @jewishmemequeen on twitter/X @thejewishmemequeen on Instagram @jewishmemequeen on TikTok looseendsproject.org Click here to preorder The Hug Dress Click here to get the Am Yisrael Chai crewneck. Click here to join the Impact Fashion Whatsapp Status Click here to see my collection of dresses. Click here to get the Secrets Your Tailor Won't Tell You Click here to see my maternity friendly pieces. To hear more episodes, subscribe and head over to Impactfashionnyc.com/blog/podcast. Be Impactful is presented by Impact Fashion, your destination for all things size inclusive modest fashion

Water companies in the UK have been dumping ever-increasing amounts of sewage into our rivers and waterways. Now, a law suit could hit them where it hurts and cost them hundreds of millions of pounds. Law firm Leigh Day is leading a collective action accusing them of abusing their dominant position by over-charging customers. The action hinges on the allegation that water companies knowingly failed to report the number and extent of sewage discharges and were therefore  allowed to charge customers more.  The first claim has been issued against Severn Trent and further claims will be issued against Thames Water, United Utilities, Anglian Water, Yorkshire Water and Northumbrian Water. Zöe Mernick-Levene , a partner at law firm Leigh Day explains the case against them which is being brought by Professor Carolyn Roberts an environmental and water consultant.Ashley Smith from campaign group Windrush Against Sewage Pollution joins us to talk about his work and explain how mathematician Peter Hammond used AI to expose thousands of unnoticed spills. We delve into how this data is captured, scrutinized and the  fact that just 1% of it is reviewed by the environment agency. We'll probe into why water companies are being secretive about data and the crucial impact of citizen scientists in pushing the case forward. We'll also be discussing the reports from dozens of elite triathletes who say they fell ill after competing in the World Championships in Sunderland's water and the response from Northumbria Water. Listen in as we scrutinise the statement issued by the Environment Agency and DEFRA .Brace yourself for a deep dive into the legal challenges faced by water companies for their pollution. Ashley unfolds the inception of Windrush Against Sewage Pollution and its efforts to expose the deteriorating condition of the River Windrush.  Zöe uncovers their legal warfare using opt-out claims to make corporate giants rethink their actions. We'll also compare the water systems globally to the UK's, exploring how privatisation led to profits at the expense of infrastructure. Ending on a note of damages, we decipher how a tribunal would decide the overpayment for each customer.#WaterPollutionUK #SewageScandal #EnvironmentalJustice #WaterwayAbuse #LegalAction #CorporateAccountability #PollutionLawsuit #SewageDischarge #RiversInDanger #EnvironmentalImpact #CitizenScientists #AIExposesPollution #CleanWaterRights #CorporateMisconduct #TransparencyMatters #RiverHealth #WaterwayProtection #PrivatizationEffects #GlobalWaterSystems #PollutionConsequences #LegalChallenges #InfrastructureImpact #CorporateResponsibility #SustainabilityMatters #PollutionAwareness #EnvironmentalAdvocacySupport the showhttps://www.angelawalkerreports.com/

In this week's edition of the Weekly Investment Trust Podcast, Jonathan Davis, editor of the Investment Trusts Handbook, talks to Anthony Leatham, head of investment trust research at Peel Hunt, and Tim Levene, CEO of Augmentum Fintech (AUGM). Section Timestamps: 00:29 - Review of the week 01:42 - This week's guests 03:13 - The week's performance 04:12 - Money Makers Circle 04:47 - News, announcements, and results 07:46 - Q&A with Anthony Leatham 07:53 - Reaction to the market 11:56 - The broking business 14:06 - Factors involved in derating investment trusts 15:49 - Infrastructure and renewables 19:28 - Trusts sensitive to bond yield changes 22:47 - Battery storage sector 25:52 - Trusts sending distress signals 27:51 - M&A possibilities 32:04 - Q&A with Tim Levene 32:38 - The definition of fintech 34:30 - Performance over five years 41:16 - Investor scepticism about private equity 45:04 - Views on the current environment 47:37 - Artificial Intelligence 50:14 - The portfolio 52:23 - Investment structure 53:40 - Close Trusts mentioned this week (with tickers): Augmentum Fintech (AUGM), Oryx International (OIG), Schroder British Opportunities (SBO), Abrdn Private Equity Opportunities (APEO), Geiger Counter (GCL), 3i Infrastructure (3IN), Gore Street Energy Storage (GSF), Civitas Social Housing (CSH), RTW Biotech Opportunities (RTW), Edinburgh Worldwide (EWI), Greencoat UK Wind (UKW), Triple Point Energy Transition (TENT), Atrato Onsite Energy (ROOF), Digital 9 Infrastructure (DGI9), Pantheon Infrastructure (PINT), Sequoia Economic Infrastructure (SEQI), Bluefield Solar (BSIF), Gresham House Energy Storage (GRID), HICL Infrastructure (HICL), NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF), Octopus Renewables Infrastructure (ORIT). If you enjoy the weekly podcast, you may also find value in joining The Money Makers circle. This is a membership scheme that offers listeners to the podcast an opportunity, in return for a modest monthly or annual subscription, to receive additional premium content, including interviews, performance data, market/portfolio reviews and regular extracts from the editor's notebook. This week, as well as the regular features, the Circle features a profile of Invesco Bond Income Plus (BIPS), and charts will be provided that summarise the year's developments in the markets and investment trust sector. For more information about the Money Makers circle, please visit money-makers.co/membership-join. Membership helps to cover the cost of producing the weekly investment trust podcast, which will continue to be free. We are very grateful for your continued support and the enthusiastic response to our over 160 podcasts since launch. You can find more information, including relevant disclosures, at www.money-makers.co. Please note that this podcast is provided for educational purposes only and nothing you hear should be considered as investment advice. Our podcasts are also available on the Association of Investment Companies website, www.theaic.co.uk. Produced by Ben Gamblin.

Episode 5 of the DNA papers examines the contributions of the organic chemist Phoebus Levene, who published a corpus of some 200 papers on the subject over a period of four decades, during which he made discoveries about the constituents of, and developed his ideas about the structure of, DNA. Among other things, he was the first person to correctly identify the sugar components of the nucleic acids: d-ribose in RNA and d-2-deoxyribose in DNA. But these contributions have often been overlooked, and Levene is unfortunately more likely to be remembered in a negative light for something called the tetranucleotide hypothesis, which many believe hampered the progress of understanding the role of DNA. Here to talk about Levene's contributions to nucleic acid chemistry, and offer some perspective about the tetranucleotide hypothesis are: Pnina Abir-Am, Brandeis University Pedro Bernal, Rollins College Mark Lorch, University of Hull

Highlights:2 highly certified Executive CoachesWhy use an assessmentDifferent types of assessments Personality vs external feedbackBenefits of assessments Assessments help to organize feedback Surface mindsets and core beliefs Information alone doesn't yield behavior change Helps the client create their own narrative Tips for coaches Give your client time to process the assessments Noticing assessment behaviors inside of a session Each assessment has a purpose, good coaches need to understand this Coaching without an assessment is "A random walk down a hallway of blindspots"

Abby Levene returns to the show to discuss all things trail running media.  Timestamps:(2:35) - perspective from pro athlete background and working in outdoor media(7:48) - reflecting on the norms and the line for outspokeness among pro athletes(16:50) - athlete rivalries in endurance sports(20:32) - outsourcing athlete social media(34:21) - analyzing trail running films and storytelling, being critical of content creators(52:50) - athlete experiments in going social media dark (57:28) - whether the state of outdoor media is bleak(69:01) - running media tradeoffsDiscounts:Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next orderHVMN - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://hvmn.com/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next orderLinks:Freetrail Memorial Day FundraiserTempo // Movement In The Mountains - Kyle RichardsonFollow Abby on Instagram, StravaSupport the show

Tim shares with us the unique challenges and opportunities that come with managing a publicly listed fintech fund. He explains that the decision to list Augmentum was made to provide liquidity for shareholders and align their interests with those of entrepreneurs and investors. We explore the delicate balance between shareholder expectations and long-term investment goals, and how Augmentum manages investor relations and fund structure. Tim also explains Augmentum's investment thesis and their focus on deals within the FinTech sector, particularly in digital banking, wealth management, and insurance. We take a closer look at Tide, Tim explains why they chose to invest in this particular FinTech and how it positions itself in the European ecosystem. Overall, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in Augmentum and the world of FinTech and VC funds.

We interrupt this program... M&B sat in on an unscripted conversation with the super talented writer for GOLDMINE MAGAZINE, Ivor Levene and the iconic history maker Ernie Cefalu. We chat about the newly released Goldmine Magazine issue that consists of an unprecedented 20 page feature article, written by, Ivor Levene. The article consists of an annotated story on the history of California based ad agency Pacific Eye And Ear's Ernie Cefalu. Ernie is credited with thousands of corporate pieces as well as 250 music album covers including those of Alice Cooper, Cheech and Chong, The Bee Gees, Aerosmith and also credited with designing the original Rolling Stones Tongue. The article paints an incredible picture and gives the reader backed up facts that makes the article super interesting and easy to follow. This history and story must be preserved and told so future generations know the real backstories behind all of these works. This limited edition is a must have for your collection. The conversation even foreshadows big things to come. Listen to Musicians And Beyond Podcast's special multi-part series "Under The Covers" and hear the chronological documentary on Ernie's life, his works and the history he has made. These stories are told right from the man himself. Buckle up and enjoy this ride with the colorful Ernie Cefalu. #erniecefalu #erniescorner #goldmine #magazine #rollingstones #aerosmith #cheechchong #pacificeyeandear #ivorlevene #musiciansandbeyond #lawhornesurabian #art #cover #story --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musiciansandbeyond/support

The one thing that every human has in common, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, location, or culture, is that we all want to be treated with respect. And that is what is known as dignity. Whoever treats people with respect will always win in their influence, and as a business owner, it's imperative to learn and perfect that skill. The two key things to achieve are through improving your listening and communication skills and sharpening your critical thinking. Join this conversation and learn how to become a good listener with our guest, Richard Levene.Richard T. Levene is the founder of Dignity Leadership Consulting, a consulting firm that helps individuals, teams, and organizations build and improve their cultures by developing core leadership skills. Rich has a Master of Science in Leadership & Change from St. Edward's University in Austin, TX, and has studied how people work together for his entire 25-plus-year career. Rich is passionate about leadership development and improvement. His core skills include change management, team building, and operational improvement based on putting people first while keeping your bottom line in mind.Rich's knowledge stems from a broad background in operations in the automotive industry. This includes working with auto finance lenders and wholesale, business-to-business companies. Rich has spent the last few years utilizing behavior assessment tools to assist organizations in enhancing their performance through effective people development.In this podcast episode, we talk about all things about being a leader. We talk about how to hire well and the difference between managing and leading a team.Tune in!Key Highlights from the Show[00:00] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest, Richard Levene[03:04] Richard's entrepreneurial journey[03:44] How a podcast grew into a business[07:02] The power of the social capital[09:40] What dignity means according to Levene[11:53] Tips for becoming a better listener[14:43] The emotional power of good listening[17:34] Let your client talk as much as they want[25:36] Is it a good idea to go back and re-record your early podcast shows?[28:30] How Richard has revamped his podcast[32:04] How he began everything with a team instead of doing it himself[33:22] The work of a podcast producer[36:54] The one thing Richard wishes to have put more resources into when starting his entrepreneurship journey[40:12] Best places to reach out and connect with RichardNotable Quotes We all have to start from somewhere, and the start is definitely terrible. [04:32]If your purpose for getting into business is profits, you will probably not go far. [05:46]When we listen, we open emotional pathways in the brain. The other person begins to feel bonded and at ease to open up and share their stories. [14:43]If you want to be interesting, be interested. Listen to the other person without talking, and then become a person of interest to them. [15:28]Everyone is gifted differently. Your strengths will not be enough for success. You need to surround yourself with people who specialize in what you are not good at. [37:33]Connect With Richard LevenePersonal Website: https://richardlevene.com/Thank you for listening to FROM MD To Entrepreneur PodcastTune in every Wednesday, 5 AM PST. Follow Us on our socials Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/frommdpodcast/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/from-md-to-entrepreneur/ Website - https://www.frommd.com/episodes/

Join Tacey and her special guest , Rich Levene, Founder of Dignity Leadership & Consulting and with his degree in Leadership & Change Management has been driving changes in leadership practices for over 25 years. Today's Topic: Management vs Leadership Timestamp: 01:08: Rich's Story Timestamp: 13:48: Intra VS Inter Personal Skills Timestamp:  17:40: Rich's Speed Round   Rich's Contact Info:  Website https://www.dignity-leadership.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dignityleadership/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@@dignityleadership LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richlevene/ Link to Rich's free e-book: https://www.dignity-leadership.com/free-e-book#ENwQht Tacey's Contact Info: www.taceyatkinson.com

On this episode of The Healthy Perspective Podcast, Dr. Boman is joined by Rich Levene. Rich has a masters in leadership and change, spent 25 years studying how people work together or don't,  is a coach, founder of Dignity Leadership Consulting, and is the Author of You're Doing It Wrong: Stop Managing and Start Leading! Together they discuss the inspiration and journey behind Rich's mission to train managers how to lead teams,  the difference between managing and leading a team, how best to understand what your team needs from you and much more! Be sure to check out more about Rich with the links below!Connect & learn more about Rich:@richard_t_levene@dignityleadershipdignity-leadership.com

Mentioned on the Visualise You ShowSave your place on the next free Create Your Vision 5-Day Challenge Join the waitlist for the Visualise and Thrive Business ClubBook a 2 Hour One to One Create Your Vision IntensiveNeed Intuitive Business Advice - Book Your 3, 6 or 12-Month ReadingLearn about the written form of Visualisation The Power of Scripting Find Beth on Social MediaFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInCheck Out the BlogBethhewitt.com

What sets apart a manager from a leader? Rich Levene has always been a great manager, however in spite of his success, he realized it was not about the money or the product, it was all about the people. In pursuit of being a leader, Rich embarked on a personal journey to learn and grow as a great leader. In this episode, Rich shares how connecting with people taught him real leadership. How it helped him and his team reach beyond their goals and become the best sales. And shares the three key steps to becoming a successful leader. Rich is on a mission to train managers on how to lead teams to grow and achieve their true potential. Not everybody can be a leader, but every day you are leading somebody as an individual - Rich Stay tuned, be inspired, and learn how to turn your idea into a business!

Abby was a D1 distance runner at Princeton and CU Boulder, turned pro triathlete, turned pro runner for adidas, turned free agent. She also works for Gaia GPS and Outside Inc, is Co-Host of the Outspoken Podcast and is the picture of integrating creative lives and careers with running and sport.We talk about collegiate running culture, the competitive mindset, what it means to make running your profession and the existential questions that seem fairly universal.

Founded by Christoph Bolten in 2007, Recom Farmhouse has become a go-to studio for automotive and product shots. The London-based studio has provided head-turning CG and retouched imagery for companies including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi, while indulging in off-beat passion projects such as a moon motorcycle and an update of Back to the Future's Delorean. Christoph and managing director Richard Levene recount their adventures in photography, from Christoph traveling the world and getting paid a fortune with a leading photographer, to Richard's disastrous early shoots. They also shed light on their creative processes and how they're adapting to a new age of cinemagraphs, and reveal what not to wear on shoots and how to photograph cars.

Annie Levene is a partner at the leading Democratic digital firm Rising Tide Interactive, where she's run digital strategy for the presidential campaign of Senator Amy Klobuchar as well as elected officials including Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Jacky Rosen, Kyrsten Sinema, Heidi Heitkamp, Governor Kate Brown, and Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy. In this conversation, Annie talks her path to working in politics and gives her insights and best practices on all things digital politics.IN THIS EPISODE…Annie talks growing up in Rochester in Western New York…The documentary that helped draw Annie to working in politics…Annie interns for her hometown Congresswoman Louise Slaughter…Annie's path to working in digital Democratic politics…Annie talks the digital strategy for Heidi Heitkamp's underdog campaign in North Dakota…Annie outlines the different roles digital serves in small states versus larger states…Important lessons Annie learned after being let go from a campaign…Annie talks her role running digital strategy for the Amy Klobuchar Presidential campaign…Annie compliments digital strategy of some of the rival campaigns from the 2020 primary elections…Annie talks some of the important digital lessons from the 2018 Jacky Rosen Senate campaign…Annie weighs in on the different hats a digital consultant can wear in advising a campaign…Annie's take on the “ethics of fundraising emails” and “quadruple matching”…Annie's thoughts on measurements and metrics for digital communications…Annie talks the “right” range digital should consume of a media budget…Annie busts some myths about how voters consume digital media…Annie's take on how to think about twitter vs Tik Tok vs Facebook…Annie looks 5-10 years in the future of digital politics…The lessons Annie learned from a shoestring campaign in Peoria, IL…Annie's advice to those who want to be successful working in digital politics…AND…Rita Ali, anti-horse slaughter bills, Cory Booker, Hillary Clinton, coded acronyms, Andy Cohen, DMA maps, Preston Elliott, Facebook ad archives, floating heads, Gourmet Magazine, Kay Hagan, House Majority PAC, Hulu, Eli Kaplan, Danny Kazin, Klobuchar hot dish recipes, MVAR media, Midwest Mom vibes, Modern Family, movie reviews, Mike Muir, Stephanie Murphy, Jon Ossoff, Nancy Pelosi, Jacky Rosen, sliding door moments, spitfires, terrible job markets, Watch What Happens Live, Elizabeth Warren, webmasters, Wildfire Contact, & more!

Julieta Levene, argentina, madre de 4 hijos, abogada y licenciada en derecho canónico, fundadora de ‘Camino de Esperanza' (servicio pastoral para los procesos de nulidad matrimonial), quien además trabaja en el Obispado de San Isidro en el Tribunal Interdiocesano Nuestra Señora de Lujan, comparte con nosotros sus vivencias personales y experiencia en tan importante y actual tema.

On this episode of Build Better Brands, Danielle Clarke is joined by Natalia, founder of Chai Soul to explain a little about who she is, what she does and the harrowing story of how she got there. Chai Soul is a health and wellbeing company that specialises in pop up yoga events, community yoga classes (online and in person) and retreats. Natalia is passionate about empowering people to become the healthiest, happiest versions of themselves. KEY TAKEAWAYSWhen we're younger we have routines and habits instilled in us that are both good and bad, but there's rarely ever any mention of “strive to be happy”. We know we should do certain things, but what if they don't fulfil us or are damaging? These can manifest in different ways as we get older.Through all my experiences in life I realised that when you start doing good things for yourself people get offended and drift away leaving you to do things by yourself, so my events are for anyone who's suffering or is at the turning point in their lives so they have somewhere to go, they can turn up by themselves and know they are welcome with no judgement.At least every class there's always someone who says “I never take time out to do something like this”. Before people can be the best version of themselves, they first need to choose and show up for themselves. The next step is to get people to connect with their intuitionHave one non-negotiable for yourself every day, like going for a walk for 10 minutes or an hour, reading a chapter of a book for leisure, etc. Doing this then adding to it so you have many things for yourself during the week and you'll start to see the benefits quite quickly. BEST MOMENTS‘We're surrounded by people who wear burnout as a badge of honour.'‘We can all start again at any point in our lives.'‘I'm used to being a unicorn as a black person in financial services, but I know some aren't comfortable. You're welcome at my yoga events if you're black, overweight, a man, etc.'‘Think about what you want people to say about your business? Are you doing any of those things now?'VALUABLE RESOURCESThe book Natalia read that really changed her mindset: What I Know For Sure - Book by Oprah Winfrey - https://amzn.to/3xP5O55ABOUT THE GUESTNatalia grew up in the city of Birmingham in a single-parent home. As she started to get older she learned that she loved travelling, she went to university and responded well to that environment. After university she got a job in financial services and living her “best Sex In The City lifestyle” while still living with her family. However, this lifestyle led to weight gain which led her to do try fad diets. In her late 20s she started having difficulty eating and, while on the waiting list to be seen by the doctors, she started reading about what could be affecting her diet, but nothing seemed to help. In the end she took herself to A&E complaining of chest pains and it transpired she had a blood clot on her lung and achalasia, meaning her oesophagus wasn't working properly to move food – or even saliva – down her throat.Having hit rock bottom, she began her path into healing and mindset, eventually returning to work where she was given a promotion. However, the illness gave her a new view on life, and she realised she wasn't fulfilled, so she looked around and took up yoga training.Website - www.chai-soul.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Chaisouluk/ Instagram - @chaisoul | https://www.instagram.com/chaisoul/ ABOUT THE HOSTDanielle Clarke is a Brand and Marketing Consultant, University Lecturer and Business Owner.Since 2006 Danielle has provided brand design and marketing support for clients including Škoda, Gtech, UK Biocentre, UK Mail and GIRLvsCANCER Danielle is committed to helping brands that want to have a positive impact on people's lives. She spends her time consulting and working with business owners to help them attract and retain their best customers.Insta - @danielleclarkecreative | [https://www.instagram.com/danielleclarkecreative/]LinkedIn - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-clarke-creative/]Twitter - @D4nielleCl4rke | [https://twitter.com/D4nielleCl4rke](https://twitter.com/D4nielleCl4rke)Email - [hello@danielleclarkecreative.com](http://www.danielleclarkecreative.com/)Website: www.danielleclarkecreative.comThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being in lockdown has unleashed our love for nature. Get Birding is a podcast for budding birdwatchers and aims to help everyone, anywhere, discover more about the birds on our doorsteps. We want to break down barriers to birdwatching and believe that access to nature should be a right, not a privilege. In this episode of Get Birding Hamza considers the way in which birds are important to us as families and explores his passion for inspiring children about the magic of birds and the natural world with his guests. Rachel Ball and her daughter Hope are avid listeners of Get Birding. The podcast has been a companion to their growing exploration of local bird life as a family. Hamza and Rachel discuss the value of birding for children with additional needs and how birding can be a fantastic way for the whole family to spend time together.Generation Wild is a project by the Wildlife and Wetland Trust that will connect 45,000 children and their families with nature, fostering a life-long love of the natural world for a new generation. We learn about the project and are introduced to Ava, who was just like any other osprey until the day she landed on a mysterious giant nest and a magical transformation took place.Charles Foster is a writer, barrister and traveller. He's written books on travel, evolutionary biology, natural history, anthropology, theology, archaeology, philosophy and law. Including his latest 'Being a Human'. He has a lifelong love of birds and talks about this as he considers what birds can teach us about ourselves and our families.Host: Hamza YassinGuests: Rachel Ball, Charlotte Levene and Charles FosterProducer: Jo BarrattExecutive Producers: Jane Gerber & Katie DerhamProduction Co-ordinator: Louis FaceyAll music by Poddington Bear. Additional birdsong and nature recordings by taavhaap, earthsounds and benboncan under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 licencePodcast art by Make ProductionsFollow us on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook @getbirdingpodSponsored by birding binoculars specialist Swarovski Optik. To Find out more visit: https://www.swarovskioptik.com/gb/en/birdingSwarovski Optik, headquartered in Absam, Tyrol, is part of the Swarovski group of companies. Founded in 1949, the Austrian company specialises in the development and manufacturing of long-range optical instruments of the highest precision in the premium segment of the market. The binoculars, spotting scopes and optronic instruments are products of choice for demanding users. The company's success is based on its innovative strength, the quality and intrinsic value of its products, and their functional and esthetic design. The appreciation of nature is an essential part of its company philosophy and is reflected commendably in its environment-friendly production and its long-term commitment to selected nature conservation projects. Sponsored by Zurich Insurance - insuring conservation groups across the UK. To find out more visit Zurich.co.uk/getbirdingZurich insure more than 14,000 not-for-profit organisations of all shapes and sizes including conservation, gardening and ornithological groups across England, Scotland and Wales. They are part of the Zurich Insurance Group Ltd, a global group which became carbon neutral in 2014 and is working to eliminate single use plastics and reduce paper usage by 80% globally. Zurich Insurance Group Ltd is committed to creating a brighter, more sustainable future. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. David L. Geisinger, is the 82-year-old author of Kicking It: The New Way to Stop Smoking and Permanently Going The Distance: Finding and Keeping Lifelong Love, written with his life partner, Dr. Lonnie Barbach.Dr. Howard I. Levene – 85-year-old former Commander and medical officer in the U.S. Navy – is founder of Diabasis House, and a faculty member at the C.G. Jung Institute of San Francisco and Department of Psychiatry, UCSF Medical School.

You're listening to the best of the Visualise You show to celebrate my first year of podcasting. I'm counting down the top 30 episodes to celebrate all of my amazing guests and just how much fun I've had over the last 12 months. At number 19 is Money Mindset and Powerful Pivots When Life Just Happens with Eowyn Levene.Mentioned in the ShowLeave a Review on Itunes to be entered into a draw for a 30-minute coaching session.Get a Create Your Vision Power Hour Plus+ A 90 Minute Spiritual Performance Coaching SessionGet on the waitlist for Visualise and Thrive How to Leave a Podcast Review on Itunes Join the Visualise You Community and access Weekly Live Ask Me Anything'sMore from BethGet My Book The Power of Scripting Access The Visualisation VaultComplete the Visualise You Audience SurveyFind Beth on Social MediaFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedIn

Episode 125 of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “Here Comes the Night", Them, the early career of Van Morrison, and the continuing success of Bert Berns.  Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. Patreon backers also have a twenty-minute bonus episode available, on "Dirty Water" by the Standells. Tilt Araiza has assisted invaluably by doing a first-pass edit, and will hopefully be doing so from now on. Check out Tilt's irregular podcasts at http://www.podnose.com/jaffa-cakes-for-proust and http://sitcomclub.com/ Resources As usual, I've created a Mixcloud playlist, with full versions of all the songs excerpted in this episode. The information about Bert Berns comes from Here Comes the Night: The Dark Soul of Bert Berns and the Dirty Business of Rhythm and Blues by Joel Selvin. I've used two biographies of Van Morrison. Van Morrison: Into the Music by Ritchie Yorke is so sycophantic towards Morrison that the word "hagiography" would be, if anything, an understatement. Van Morrison: No Surrender by Johnny Rogan, on the other hand, is the kind of book that talks in the introduction about how the author has had to avoid discussing certain topics because of legal threats from the subject. I also used information from the liner notes to The Complete Them 1964-1967, which as the title suggests is a collection of all the recordings the group made while Van Morrison was in the band. Patreon This podcast is brought to you by the generosity of my backers on Patreon. Why not join them? Transcript Today we're going to take a look at a band whose lead singer, sadly, is more controversial now than he was at the period we're looking at. I would normally not want to explicitly talk about current events upfront at the start of an episode, but Van Morrison has been in the headlines in the last few weeks for promoting dangerous conspiracy theories about covid, and has also been accused of perpetuating antisemitic stereotypes with a recent single.  So I would like to take this opportunity just to say that no positive comments I make about the Van Morrison of 1965 in this episode should be taken as any kind of approval of the Van Morrison of 2021 -- and this should also be taken as read for one of the similarly-controversial subjects of next week's episode...   Anyway, that aside, today we're going to take a look at the first classic rock and roll records made by a band from Northern Ireland, and at the links between the British R&B scene and the American Brill Building. We're going to look at Van Morrison, Bert Berns, and "Here Comes the Night" by Them:   [Excerpt: Them, "Here Comes the Night"]   When we last looked at Bert Berns, he was just starting to gain some prominence in the East Coast recording scene with his productions for artists like Solomon Burke and the Isley Brothers. We've also, though it wasn't always made explicit, come across several of his productions when talking about other artists -- when Leiber and Stoller stopped working for Atlantic, Berns took over production of their artists, as well as all the other recordings he was making, and so many of the mid-sixties Drifters records we looked at in the episode on "Stand By Me" were Berns productions. But while he was producing soul classics in New York, Berns was also becoming aware of the new music coming from the United Kingdom -- in early 1963 he started receiving large royalty cheques for a cover version of his song "Twist and Shout" by some English band he'd never heard of. He decided that there was a market here for his songs, and made a trip to the UK, where he linked up with Dick Rowe at Decca.    While most of the money Berns had been making from "Twist and Shout" had been from the Beatles' version, a big chunk of it had also come from Brian Poole and the Tremeloes, the band that Rowe had signed to Decca instead of the Beatles. After the Beatles became big, the Tremeloes used the Beatles' arrangement of "Twist and Shout", which had been released on an album and an EP but not a single, and had a top ten hit with their own version of it:   [Excerpt: Brian Poole and the Tremeloes, "Twist and Shout"]   Rowe was someone who kept an eye on the American market, and saw that Berns was a great source of potential hits. He brought Berns over to the UK, and linked him up with Larry Page, the manager who gave Rowe an endless supply of teen idols, and with Phil Solomon, an Irish manager who had been the publicist for the crooner Ruby Murray, and had recently brought Rowe the group The Bachelors, who had had a string of hits like "Charmaine":   [Excerpt: The Bachelors, "Charmaine"]   Page, Solomon, and Rowe were currently trying to promote something called "Brum Beat", as a Birmingham rival to Mersey beat, and so all the acts Berns worked with were from Birmingham. The most notable of these acts was one called Gerry Levene and the Avengers. Berns wrote and produced the B-side of that group's only single, with Levene backed by session musicians, but I've been unable to find a copy of that B-side anywhere in the digital domain. However, the A-side, which does exist and wasn't produced by Berns, is of some interest:   [Excerpt: Gerry Levene and the Avengers, "Dr. Feelgood"]   The lineup of the band playing on that included guitarist Roy Wood, who would go on to be one of the most important and interesting British musicians of the later sixties and early seventies, and drummer Graeme Edge, who went on to join the Moody Blues. Apparently at another point, their drummer was John Bonham.   None of the tracks Berns recorded for Decca in 1963 had any real success, but Berns had made some useful contacts with Rowe and Solomon, and most importantly had met a British arranger, Mike Leander, who came over to the US to continue working with Berns, including providing the string arrangements for Berns' production of "Under the Boardwalk" for the Drifters:   [Excerpt: The Drifters, "Under the Boardwalk"]   In May 1964, the month when that track was recorded, Berns was about the only person keeping Atlantic Records afloat -- we've already seen that they were having little success in the mid sixties, but in mid-May, even given the British Invasion taking over the charts, Berns had five records in the Hot One Hundred as either writer or producer -- the Beatles' version of "Twist and Shout" was the highest charting, but he also had hits with "One Way Love" by the Drifters:   [Excerpt: The Drifters, "One Way Love"]   "That's When it Hurts" by Ben E. King:   [Excerpt: Ben E. King, "That's When it Hurts"]   "Goodbye Baby (Baby Goodbye)" by Solomon Burke:   [Excerpt: Solomon Burke, "Goodbye Baby (Baby Goodbye)"]   And "My Girl Sloopy" by the Vibrations:   [Excerpt: The Vibrations, "My Girl Sloopy"]   And a week after the production of "Under the Boardwalk", Berns was back in the studio with Solomon Burke, producing Burke's classic "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love", though that track would lead to a major falling-out with Burke, as Berns and Atlantic executive Jerry Wexler took co-writing credit they hadn't earned on Burke's song -- Berns was finally at the point in his career where he was big enough that he could start stealing Black men's credits rather than having to earn them for himself:   [Excerpt: Solomon Burke, "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love"]   Not everything was a hit, of course -- he wrote a dance track with Mike Leander, "Show Me Your Monkey", which was definitely not a big hit -- but he had a strike rate that most other producers and writers would have killed for. And he was also having hits in the UK with the new British Invasion bands -- the Animals had made a big hit from "Baby Let Me Take You Home", the old folk tune that Berns had rewritten for Hoagy Lands. And he was still in touch with Phil Solomon and Dick Rowe, both of whom came over to New York for Berns' wedding in July.   It might have been while they were at the wedding that they first suggested to Berns that he might be interested in producing a new band that Solomon was managing, named Them, and in particular their lead singer, Van Morrison.   Van Morrison was always a misfit, from his earliest days. He grew up in Belfast, a city that is notoriously divided along sectarian lines between a Catholic minority who (for the most part) want a united Ireland, and a Presbyterian majority who want Northern Ireland to remain part of the UK. But in a city where the joke goes that a Jewish person would be asked "but are you a Catholic Jew or a Protestant Jew?", Morrison was raised as a Jehovah's Witness, and for the rest of his life he would be resistant to fitting into any of the categories anyone tried to put him in, both for good and ill.   While most of the musicians from the UK we've looked at so far have been from middle-class backgrounds, and generally attended art school, Morrison had gone to a secondary modern school, and left at fourteen to become a window cleaner. But he had an advantage that many of his contemporaries didn't -- he had relatives living in America and Canada, and his father had once spent a big chunk of time working in Detroit, where at one point the Morrison family planned to move. This exposed Morrison senior to all sorts of music that would not normally be heard in the UK, and he returned with a fascination for country and blues music, and built up a huge record collection. Young Van Morrison was brought up listening to Hank Williams, Sister Rosetta Tharpe,  Jimmie Rodgers, Louis Jordan, Jelly Roll Morton, and his particular favourite, Lead Belly. The first record he bought with his own money was "Hootin' Blues" by the Sonny Terry Trio:   [Excerpt: The Sonny Terry Trio, "Hootin' Blues"]   Like everyone, Van Morrison joined a skiffle group, but he became vastly more ambitious in 1959 when he visited a relative in Canada. His aunt smuggled him into a nightclub where an actual American rock and roll group were playing -- Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks:   [Excerpt: Ronnie Hawkins, "Mary Lou"]   Hawkins had been inspired to get into the music business by his uncle Delmar, a fiddle player whose son, Dale Hawkins, we looked at back in episode sixty-three. His band, the Hawks, had a reputation as the hottest band in Canada -- at this point they were still all Americans, but other than their drummer Levon Helm they would soon be replaced one by one with Canadian musicians, starting with bass player Robbie Robertson.   Morrison was enthused and decided he was going to become a professional musician. He already played a bit of guitar, but started playing the saxophone too, as that was an instrument that would be more likely to get him work at this point.   He joined a showband called the Monarchs, as saxophone player and occasional vocalist. Showbands were a uniquely Irish phenomenon -- they were eight- or nine-piece groups, rhythm sections with a small horn section and usually a couple of different singers, who would play every kind of music for dancing, ranging from traditional pop to country and western to rock and roll, and would also perform choreographed dance routines and comedy sketches.    The Monarchs were never a successful band, but they managed to scrape a living playing the Irish showband circuit, and in the early sixties they travelled to Germany, where audiences of Black American servicemen wanted them to play more soulful music like songs by Ray Charles, an opportunity Morrison eagerly grabbed. It was also a Black American soldier who introduced Morrison to the music of Bobby Bland, whose "Turn on Your Love Light" was soon introduced to the band's set:   [Excerpt Bobby "Blue" Bland, "Turn on Your Love Light"]   But they were still mostly having to play chart hits by Billy J Kramer or Gerry and the Pacemakers, and Morrison was getting frustrated. The Monarchs did get a chance to record a single in Germany, as Georgie and the Monarchs, with another member, George Jones (not the famous country singer) singing lead, but the results were not impressive:   [Excerpt: Georgie and the Monarchs, "O Twingy Baby"]   Morrison moved between several different showbands, but became increasingly dissatisfied with what he was doing. Then another showband he was in, the Manhattan Showband, briefly visited London, and Morrison and several of his bandmates went to a club called Studio 51, run by Ken Colyer. There they saw a band called The Downliners Sect, who had hair so long that the Manhattan members at first thought they were a girl group, until their lead singer came on stage wearing a deerstalker hat. The Downliners Sect played exactly the kind of aggressive R&B that Morrison thought he should be playing:   [Excerpt: The Downliners Sect, "Be a Sect Maniac"]   Morrison asked if he could sit in with the group on harmonica, but was refused -- and this was rather a pattern with the Downliners Sect, who had a habit of attracting harmonica players who wanted to be frontmen. Both Rod Stewart and Steve Marriott did play harmonica with the group for a while, and wanted to join full-time, but were refused as they clearly wanted to be lead singers and the group didn't need another one of them.   On returning to Belfast, Morrison decided that he needed to start his own R&B band, and his own R&B club night. At first he tried to put together a sort of supergroup of showband regulars, but most of the musicians he approached weren't interested in leaving their steady gigs. Eventually, he joined a band called the Gamblers, led by guitarist and vocalist Billy Harrison. The Gamblers had started out as an instrumental group, playing rock and roll in the style of Johnny and the Hurricanes, but they'd slowly been moving in a more R&B direction, and playing Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley material. Morrison joined the group on saxophone and vocals -- trading off leads with Harrison -- and the group renamed themselves after a monster movie from a few years before:   [Excerpt: THEM! trailer]   The newly renamed Them took up a regular gig at the Maritime Hotel, a venue which had previously attracted a trad jazz crowd, and quickly grew a substantial local following. Van Morrison later often said that their residency at the Maritime was the only time Them were any good, but that period was remarkably short -- three months after their first gig, the group had been signed to a management, publishing, and production deal with Philip Solomon, who called in Dick Rowe to see them in Belfast. Rowe agreed to the same kind of licensing deal with Solomon that Andrew Oldham had already got from him for the Stones -- Them would record for Solomon's company, and Decca would license the recordings.   This also led to the first of the many, many, lineup changes that would bedevil the group for its short existence -- between 1964 and 1966 there were eighteen different members of the group. Eric Wrixon, the keyboard player, was still at school, and his parents didn't think he should become a musician, so while he came along to the first recording session, he didn't sign the contract because he wasn't allowed to stay with the group once his next term at school started. However, he wasn't needed -- while Them's guitarist and bass player were allowed to play on the records, Dick Rowe brought in session keyboard player Arthur Greenslade and drummer Bobby Graham -- the same musicians who had augmented the Kinks on their early singles -- to play with them.   The first single, a cover version of Slim Harpo's "Don't Start Crying Now", did precisely nothing commercially:   [Excerpt: Them, "Don't Start Crying Now"]   The group started touring the UK, now as Decca recording artistes, but they almost immediately started to have clashes with their management. Phil Solomon was not used to aggressive teenage R&B musicians, and didn't appreciate things like them just not turning up for one gig they were booked for, saying to them "The Bachelors never missed a date in their lives. One of them even had an accident on their way to do a pantomime in Bristol and went on with his leg in plaster and twenty-one stitches in his head."   Them were not particularly interested in performing in pantomimes in Bristol, or anywhere else, but the British music scene was still intimately tied in with the older showbiz tradition, and Solomon had connections throughout that industry -- as well as owning a publishing and production company he was also a major shareholder in Radio Caroline, one of the pirate radio stations that broadcast from ships anchored just outside British territorial waters to avoid broadcasting regulations, and his father was a major shareholder in Decca itself.    Given Solomon's connections, it wasn't surprising that Them were chosen to be one of the Decca acts produced by Bert Berns on his next UK trip in August 1964. The track earmarked for their next single was their rearrangement of "Baby Please Don't Go", a Delta blues song that had originally been recorded in 1935 by Big Joe Williams and included on the Harry Smith Anthology:   [Excerpt: Big Joe Williams' Washboard Blues Singers , "Baby Please Don't Go"]   though it's likely that Them had learned it from Muddy Waters' version, which is much closer to theirs:   [Excerpt: Muddy Waters, "Baby Please Don't Go"]   Bert Berns helped the group tighten up their arrangement, which featured a new riff thought up by Billy Harrison, and he also brought in a session guitarist, Jimmy Page, to play rhythm guitar. Again he used a session drummer, this time Andy White who had played on "Love Me Do". Everyone agreed that the result was a surefire hit:   [Excerpt: Them, "Baby Please Don't Go"]   At the session with Berns, Them cut several other songs, including some written by Berns, but it was eventually decided that the B-side should be a song of Morrison's, written in tribute to his dead cousin Gloria, which they'd recorded at their first session with Dick Rowe:   [Excerpt: Them, "Gloria"]   "Baby Please Don't Go" backed with "Gloria" was one of the great double-sided singles of the sixties, but it initially did nothing on the charts, and the group were getting depressed at their lack of success, Morrison and Harrison were constantly arguing as each thought of himself as the leader of the group, and the group's drummer quit in frustration. Pat McAuley, the group's new keyboard player, switched to drums, and brought in his brother Jackie to replace him on keyboards.    To make matters worse, while "Baby Please Don't Go" had flopped, the group had hoped that their next single would be one of the songs they'd recorded with Berns, a Berns song called "Here Comes the Night". Unfortunately for them, Berns had also recorded another version of it for Decca, this one with Lulu, a Scottish singer who had recently had a hit with a cover of the Isley Brothers' "Shout!", and her version was released as a single:   [Excerpt: Lulu, "Here Comes the Night"]   Luckily for Them, though unluckily for Lulu, her record didn't make the top forty, so there was still the potential for Them to release their version of it.   Phil Solomon hadn't given up on "Baby Please Don't Go", though, and he began a media campaign for the record. He moved the group into the same London hotel where Jimmy Savile was staying -- Savile is now best known for his monstrous crimes, which I won't go into here except to say that you shouldn't google him if you don't know about them, but at the time he was Britain's most popular DJ, the presenter of Top of the Pops, the BBC's major TV pop show, and a columnist in a major newspaper. Savile started promoting Them, and they would later credit him with a big part of their success.   But Solomon was doing a lot of other things to promote the group as well. He part-owned Radio Caroline, and so "Baby Please Don't Go" went into regular rotation on the station. He called in a favour with the makers of Ready Steady Go! and got "Baby Please Don't Go" made into the show's new theme tune for two months, and soon the record, which had been a flop on its first release, crawled its way up into the top ten.   For the group's next single, Decca put out their version of "Here Comes the Night", and that was even more successful, making it all the way to number two on the charts, and making the American top thirty:   [Excerpt: Them, "Here Comes the Night"]   As that was at its chart peak, the group also performed at the NME Poll-Winners' Party at Wembley Stadium, a show hosted by Savile and featuring The Moody Blues, Freddie and the Dreamers, Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames, Herman's Hermits, Cilla Black, Donovan, The Searchers, Dusty Springfield, The Animals,The Kinks, the Rolling Stones, and the Beatles, among others. Even on that bill, reviewers singled out Them's seven-minute performance of Bobby Bland's "Turn on Your Love Light" for special praise, though watching the video of it it seems a relatively sloppy performance.   But the group were already starting to fall apart. Jackie McAuley was sacked from the group shortly after that Wembley show -- according to some of the group, because of his use of amphetamines, but it's telling that when the Protestant bass player Alan Henderson told the Catholic McAuley he was out of the group, he felt the need to emphasise that "I've got nothing against" -- and then use a term that's often regarded as an anti-Catholic slur...   On top of this, the group were also starting to get a bad reputation among the press -- they would simply refuse to answer questions, or answer them in monosyllables, or just swear at journalists. Where groups like the Rolling Stones carefully cultivated a "bad boy" image, but were doing so knowingly and within carefully delineated limits, Them were just unpleasant and rude because that's who they were.   Bert Berns came back to the UK to produce a couple of tracks for the group's first album, but he soon had to go back to America, as he had work to do there -- he'd just started up his own label, a rival to Red Bird, called BANG, which stood for Bert, Ahmet, Neshui, Gerald -- Berns had co-founded it with the Ertegun brothers and Jerry Wexler, though he soon took total control over it. BANG had just scored a big hit with "I Want Candy" by the Strangeloves, a song Berns had co-written:   [Excerpt: The Strangeloves, "I Want Candy"]   And the Strangeloves in turn had discovered a singer called Rick Derringer, and Bang put out a single by him under the name "The McCoys", using a backing track Berns had produced as a Strangeloves album track, their version of his earlier hit "My Girl Sloopy". The retitled "Hang on Sloopy" went to number one:   [Excerpt: The McCoys, "Hang on Sloopy"]   Berns was also getting interested in signing a young Brill Building songwriter named Neil Diamond... The upshot was that rather than continuing to work with Berns, Them were instead handed over to Tommy Scott, an associate of Solomon's who'd sung backing vocals on "Here Comes the Night", but who was best known for having produced "Terry" by Twinkle:   [Excerpt: Twinkle, "Terry"]   The group were not impressed with Scott's productions, and their next two singles flopped badly, not making the charts at all. Billy Harrison and Morrison were becoming less and less able to tolerate each other, and eventually Morrison and Henderson forced Harrison out. Pat McAuley quit two weeks later,    The McAuley brothers formed their own rival lineup of Them, which initially also featured Billy Harrison, though he soon left, and they got signed to a management contract with Reg Calvert, a rival of Solomon's who as well as managing several pop groups also owned Radio City, a pirate station that was in competition with Radio Caroline. Calvert registered the trademark in the name Them, something that Solomon had never done for the group, and suddenly there was a legal dispute over the name.   Solomon retaliated by registering trademarks for the names "The Fortunes" and "Pinkerton's Assorted Colours" -- two groups Calvert managed -- and putting together rival versions of those groups. However the problem soon resolved itself, albeit tragically -- Calvert got into a huge row with Major Oliver Smedley, a failed right-libertarian politician who, when not co-founding the Institute for Economic Affairs and quitting the Liberal Party for their pro-European stance and left-wing economics, was one of Solomon's co-directors of Radio Caroline. Smedley shot Calvert, killing him, and successfully pled self-defence at his subsequent trial. The jury let Smedley off after only a minute of deliberation, and awarded Smedley two hundred and fifty guineas to pay for his costs.   The McAuley brothers' group renamed themselves to Them Belfast -- and the word beginning with g that some Romany people regard as a slur for their ethnic group -- and made some records, mostly only released in Sweden, produced by Kim Fowley, who would always look for any way to cash in on a hit record, and wrote "Gloria's Dream" for them:   [Excerpt: Them Belfast G***ies, "Gloria's Dream"]   Morrison and Henderson continued their group, and had a surprise hit in the US when Decca issued "Mystic Eyes", an album track they'd recorded for their first album, as a single in the US, and it made the top forty:   [Excerpt: Them, "Mystic Eyes"]   On the back of that, Them toured the US, and got a long residency at the Whisky a Go-Go in LA, where they were supported by a whole string of the Sunset Strip's most exciting new bands -- Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band, The Association, Buffalo Springfield, and the Doors. The group became particularly friendly with the Doors, with the group's new guitarist getting thrown out of clubs with Jim Morrison for shouting "Johnny Rivers is a wanker!" at Rivers while Rivers was on stage, and Jim Morrison joining them on stage for duets, though the Doors were staggered at how much the Belfast group could drink -- their drink bill for their first week at the Whisky A Go-Go was $5400.   And those expenses caused problems, because Van Morrison agreed before the tour started that he would be on a fixed salary, paid by Phil Solomon, and Solomon would get all the money from the promoters. But then Morrison found out how much Solomon was making, and decided that it wasn't fair that Solomon would get all that money when Morrison was only getting the comparatively small amount he'd agreed to. When Tommy Scott, who Solomon had sent over to look after the group on tour, tried to collect the takings from the promoters, he was told "Van Morrison's already taken the money".    Solomon naturally dropped the group, who continued touring the US without any management, and sued them. Various Mafia types offered to take up the group's management contract, and even to have Solomon murdered, but the group ended up just falling apart.    Van Morrison quit the group, and Alan Henderson struggled on for another five years with various different lineups of session men, recording albums as Them which nobody bought. He finally stopped performing as Them in 1972. He reunited with Billy Harrison and Eric Wrixon, the group's original keyboardist, in 1979, and they recorded another album and toured briefly. Wrixon later formed another lineup of Them, which for a while included Billy Harrison, and toured with that group, billed as Them The Belfast Blues Band, until Wrixon's death in 2015.   Morrison, meanwhile, had other plans. Now that Them's two-year contract with Solomon was over, he wanted to have the solo career people had been telling him he deserved. And he knew how he was going to do it. All along, he'd thought that Bert Berns had been the only person in the music industry who understood him as an artist, and now of course Berns had his own record label. Van Morrison was going to sign to BANG Records, and he was going to work again with Bert Berns, the man who was making hits for everyone he worked with.   But the story of "Brown-Eyed Girl", and Van Morrison going solo, and the death of Bert Berns, is a story for another time...

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