Podcasts about light years

Episode 136 - surprise! The boys couldn't finish 2021 without providing a fitting final (final) end to the Forever Synth show, and here it is; the guys' 50 top tracks of the year...Oh and some amazing last-ever live guests in Coleurs, Farrington Mann (formerly 'When In Rome'), and Tyler Lyle of The Midnight (maybe you're heard of them?)! There may even be a World Wide Exclusive in there somewhere! Joe, Rob and Martin spin you through 50 of their favourite tracks of 2021, where you'll hear the likes of (spoilers) Yatte, Runners Club 95, Donor Lens, Arcade High, OSC, Light Years, Infra Violet, Blackpoole, Yota, Shadowrunner, Primo and many many more (literally 39 more). We hope you enjoy this one-off show, which genuinely ends the 3 year run of Forever Synth in a stellar compendium of synthwave and related genres. May it be the soundtrack to your new year hangovers, or cures to the return-to-work blues. All the best, and see you at live events in 2022.

In this hog slam we talk about the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope, The story of Oliver Lerch's Christmas Eve disappearance, we talk about giant eagles/ man bear pig and we stay stinky the whole time. Stay Golden 

Sam and Andy react to the Warriors big win over the Suns on Christmas Day. Was this the game of the season? How special is Draymond Green? We also discuss Otto Porter, GP2 big moments and the growing potential of Jonathan Kuminga.   Later (24:30) they discuss the Warriors rivalry with Chris Paul. Where does CP3 rank among this groups largest rivals?  Finally (36:56) we discuss the Warriors growth as a player development franchise. Subscribe & Rate Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Visit TickPick.com/LightYears to save $10 off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a conversation about the solace and joy that reading and cooking can bring us. About comfort reading, re-reading, and a favourite book of ours, Elizabeth Jane Howard's The Light Years.  Germaine prescribes our letter writer a life-affirming graphic novel and Sophie a cold, simple and very very delicious Christmas lunch inspired by Mrs Cripps from our book. For the recipes, book recommendations and lots more, please check out our show notes and subscribe so they get delivered to your inbox every time we publish a new episode.

Sam Esfandiari of the Light Years Podcast joins Dieter to break down what pieces the Warriors need to add at the trade deadline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy is Joined by former Light Years producer Ben Cruz to discuss the Warriors win over the Orlando Magic. When will Steph break the 3-Point record? Is Andrew Wiggins an all-star? Later (18:15) they take your calls on the Spotify Greenroom app. Host: Andy Liu Guest: Ben Cruz Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Andy are back taking your mailbag questions.  Why is Steph not taking mid-range shots? Is his new substitution pattern working? Why Chiozza over Moody/Kuminga? Is this team of 2014/15 better on defense? Would you trade for Christian Wood? And much much more. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Visit TickPick.com/Lightyears to save $10 on your first ticket purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Megan Bennett is CEO of  national boutique PR agency, Light Years Ahead,  dedicated to helping businesses, especially small entrepreneurs, build their images, often from scratch. Megan is known in the industry as a fearless and relentless champion of her clients – one who catapulted a small Kansas City company to a quarter million-dollar upswing in sales after getting them featured on FoodandWine.com. But that's just the tip of the iceberg! She has plenty of similar stories to tell, but best of all – she's here to provide you with plenty of insights and actionable tips that you can use after listening , even you can't afford to hire an outside PR agency right now. Links from the show Light Years Ahead

Ok, after this one I think I will be all caught UP..SOLet's do it. From a soulful start, we flow all the way through with honest originals that drape across the soundscape. Which lands you in a Future disco crescendo..or something like that "ok papa" Peace..JB

Keep jumping forward my friends. We stay light years ahed of the pack...What comes around goes around papa...Peace ..JB

Wow, Time flies. Don't lose focus on what is important. We offer up some original sounds to keep the voices amplified. Keep working hard people are listening. Light years edition was over 4 years ago but feel so right. Right now.. does that make sense? LOL ok papa keep rocking

The name of this week's act on Maed in India is enough to get us pumped for this episode, but did you know they were not originally called what they are now? We're talking about alternative/indie pop band The Lightyears Explode, and on today's episode, Mae gets to know from vocalist/guitarist Saurabh Roy, bassist Shalom Benjamin and guitarist Jishnu Guha, how they called themselves 'The Mighty Scoundrels' at one point, their self-titled debut EP that is can't be found online, their musical evolution, and they also give us a taste of what their next album is going to sound like with some electric live performances! Song List: Fighting With Your Family (01:20 - 04:52) We Don't Surrender (16:01 - 19:53) The Pigs Have Eyes (27:53 - 30:33) Nostalgia 99 (41:21 - 44:28) --- This episode is brought to you by our partners MUBI, a curated streaming service showing exceptional films from around the globe. And we've got you covered! Just head on over to mubi.com/maedinindia to access an exclusive deal for a whole year of great cinema at your fingertips for just ₹1999. --- Follow The Lightyears Explode: Instagram @thelightyearsexplode Facebook @thelightyearsexplode Twitter @thelightyearsex Come be our friend: Facebook @maedinindia Instagram @maedinindia Twitter @maedinindia CREDITS: Host: Mae Twitter: @maebemaebe Instagram: @maemariyam Audio Editor Post: Kartik Kulkarni Producer: Shaun Fanthome and Husein Haveliwala Recorded at Island City Studios

Sam Esfandiari of the Light Years Podcast tells Dieter that Andrew Wiggins might be finding his role with this Warriors team See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Esfandiari of the Light Years Podcast tells Dieter that Andrew Wiggins might be finding his role with this Warriors team See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Annie believes Adam Kinzinger will run for either Senate or Governor in Illinois. Brad realizes that as bad as Kinzinger seems, he is better than either J.B Pritzker or Tammy Duckworth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JAMES SULLIVAN – frontman and guitar player of London's garage-pop trio MORE KICKS and apocalypse-pop supergroup SUSPECT PARTS has just released his debut solo album LIGHT YEARS.  In November 2020, after repeated album delays and touring cancellations due to the pandemic, Sullivan found himself stuck at home writing LIGHT YEARS  as a self-imposed distraction. “In that car crash of a year, November seemed to hit particularly hard. I decided to set myself the challenge of writing one song every day for 10 days and then record them all myself in my little analog setup at home in North London,” says Sullivan. “LIGHT YEARS was a move away from writing songs for a live band. Trying out new styles and not thinking about anything for longer than a few minutes. Pure instinct only.” Accompanying the new album is Sullivan's video for the single Lea Bridge. The song's motorik rhythm propels Sullivan's stream of consciousness vocal style that is reminiscent of Pulp's Jarvis Cocker. The lyrics describe a journey across London back home from an area called Lea Bridge on a crappy red bike. Sullivan says, “So I took the same crappy red bike, taped my phone to the handlebars and rode that journey again. When I looked at what I'd 'filmed', the footage was insanely shaky but weirdly compelling. So, much like the recording process, I made a virtue of its weirdness, messed with it a bit to add some VHS distortion, sped it up and reversed it. It was odd how well it synced up with the song.” D I S C O V E R YouTube:https://youtu.be/LZ2whspqkCY Twitter:https://twitter.com/jamessullivannn Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jamesrsullivan/ Bandcamp:https://jamesrobertsullivan.bandcamp.com/ Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/album/5EgK4lpYXkkMeE6igvT6RK Brought to you by AIXdspShop now and get up to 50% off on all plugins.Website: HEREPledge monthly with Patreon https://www.patreon.com/apologueShop Apologue products at http://apologue.ca/shop/

The initial 9-1 saga has come to a close. A bold prediction that garnered an even bolder scolding made the first 10 games of an 82 game marathon more fun and exciting than they should have been. Saam Esfandiari and Andy Liu of the Light Years Warriors Podcast join Trysta Krick to talk about how wild this has been, and of course the actual basketball that has led to the hot start in the Bay. -Note- The original upload had some audio issues that have been repaired for this version. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The initial 9-1 saga has come to a close. A bold prediction that garnered an even bolder scolding made the first 10 games of an 82 game marathon more fun and exciting than they should have been. Saam Esfandiari and Andy Liu of the Light Years Warriors Podcast join Trysta Krick to talk about how wild this has been, and of course the actual basketball that has led to the hot start in the Bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Esfandiari of the Light Years Podcast joins Dieter to reveal the keys to the Warriors early season success See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Esfandiari of the Light Years Podcast joins Dieter to reveal the keys to the Warriors early season success See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors have the best record in the NBA approaching the 10-game mark, is it early or are they the best team in the league right now? James Harden is coming around and regaining his form and Jalen Green is what Ahmad calls a super hooper – what would it take to get him in the dunk contest? Can we see John Wall playing for one of these three teams: Celtics, Clippers, or Nuggets? How much longer do the Celtics continue the experiment with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown? Miles Bridges is here, he's arrived and Charlotte needs to PAY HIM. Will he be an All-Star within the next two years? Theus McBee: https://www.instagram.com/theuselijah/ Ahmad Smith: https://www.instagram.com/akisnba_/  

We are back and we got Warriors insider Monte Poole with us to discuss the 6-1 Golden State Warriors. What does this start mean for the team and the expectations moving forward. The growth of Jordan Poole and why it's no surprise due to the work he puts in, Jordan is the hardest worker. Should the Warriors have drafted LaMelo Ball? People are quick to write players off instead of giving them 4-5 years to develop before they're labelled as “busts”. James Wiseman is a special talent, and we can't judge him off 43 games played in total since college. How promising is this young core and can we develop them with the mix of vets to win a NBA Championship? Does Steph Curry belong at the table with LeBron and KD as the best player in the world, and if we reversed Steph and Dame's situation would all things remain the same? Where does Monta Ellis sit in the top Warriors of all time? Monte Poole: https://twitter.com/montepoolenbcs?s=21 Theus McBee: https://www.instagram.com/theuselijah/ Ahmad Smith: https://www.instagram.com/akisnba_/

The Golden State Warriors have made their triumphant return to the upper echelon of the Western Conference behind an MVP-caliber start of the season from their star, Steph Curry. On this episode, Andy Liu of the Light Years podcast has made a similarly triumphant return to this podcast to discuss his expectations for the team this season. 2:55-4:16: "I think they could make the Western Conference Finals. I think that's their upside, and, you know, when you're in that one series to get into the NBA finals, anything can happen, especially if you have Steph Curry.… I think the worst-case scenario is just Steph Curry being hurt and if that happens, I mean, all right, here comes another lottery pick, right? But other than that, I think this team is bare minimum what that team was last season. They're an eighth-seed, seventh-seed at the very least, and then they have the upside to be a Western Conference Finals team." 5:06-4:30: "The amount of love Steph got when the Warriors went 15 and 5 at the end of last season with no chance of actually winning anything, it was incredible. It felt like everybody loved him and he never got that same love when he was winning titles.… Steph is not a different player than he was in 2018 when they beat the Cavs.… He's the same guy, but because the Warriors in the last few seasons, especially the last one, didn't have a chance to win a championship, I think people are coming out the woodwork and saying, 'All right, it's safe now to love Steph.'" 13:02-13:41: "I think Jordan Poole has proved that he has a lot of talent, especially you saw at the end of last season. He has a lot of talent and he's the only guy on this team, even if Klay comes back, he's the only guy on this team that can get to the hole consistently. It's basically Steph, Jordan Poole, and maybe Andrew Wiggins depending on what he ate for breakfast that day.… If he's bad now, that's okay, you got to let him play through it. It's more about what he looks like in March at the end of the season when they're gearing up for a playoff run." 16:25-17:18: "[Wiseman] was put in a position to fail last season. Just quite honestly he was thrown into the fire and he wasn't given much to actually succeed.… They also had him running Steve Kerr's system where they were doing split cuts and intricate passing designs. When the hell has a 19-year-old ever been able to do that? That made no sense, and so he failed. He failed in those moments and I don't blame the kid. Now what I think was successful near the end of the season, they started to put him in pick-and-roll and have them just run to the rim and dunk the ball. That's it. He was getting more comfortable and then he tore his meniscus." 24:15-24:32: "They picked up guys [Otto Porter, Nemanja Bjelica, and Andre Iguodala] that knew their role, knew how to play basketball and weren't going to make mistakes and I think that's really what makes life a lot easier and what made Warriors basketball so much fun to watch and they're bringing that back this season." 29:05-31:28: "I don't think at any point Steve Kerr should be fired. I think Steve Kerr should be the coach of this team as long as he wants to be the coach of this team because he doesn't do anything that that really derails the team. He's not actively making the team worse, but he hasn't also made the team better these last few years.… This season, they put a very veteran-laden coaching staff around him. Kenny Atkinson was an incredible coach for the Nets, he's on the staff now. Ron Adams is still there. They brought in a couple of player development coaches, [DeJan] Milojević and another one from Toronto, Jama Mahlalela. I think that with those guys, it's made his life a lot easier." Sponsor: Use code TBPN during sign-up at DraftKings.com to claim your free shot at millions of dollars in total prizes.

I'm sure you have heard of a lightyear. If nothing else, you remember it is the last name of a character in the film Toy Story, you know, Buzz Lightyear! So where did he get his name? A lightyear is a measurement of distance. It is how far a ray of light will travel in a year. It's pretty far! A lightyear is nearly 5.9 trillion miles! Or it is nearly 9.5 trillion kilometers! Lightyears are used to measure vast distances across the universe. Did you know the distance across the known universe is calculated to be 46.5 billion lightyears?! Some see this distance as a problem for faith in the biblical account of creation. They think that billions of years are needed for the light from distant objects to travel to earth. I don't think so. Here's why: God created the world with the appearance of age. Take Adam and Eve. When they were just one hour old, they looked like adults. I think the same is true of the animals. They were not babies or eggs, but mature creatures. Since God created the universe out of nothing, and he created things with the appearance of age, I find it quite reasonable that God could create a distant star at the same time he created the beams of light from it to our earth! To me, lightyears evoke awe at what God has done! Please provide feedback and suggestions at: https://www.sparkingfaith.com/feedback/ Bumper music “Landing Place” performed by Mark July, used under license from Shutterstock.

Sam and Andy discuss Jonathan Kuminga's debut and Week 2 trends (8:30) around the Warriors and NBA as a whole.  Is defense back?! Do the Warriors need a secondary shot creator? + More! Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Visit TickPick.com and use promo code "LIGHTYEARS" to save $10 on your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Photo:  "Evidence for Strange Stellar Family" — exoplanet artist's concept based on data from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope; it depicts a quadruple-star system called HD 98800. The system is approximately 10 million years old, and is located 150 light-years away in the constellation TW Hydrae.   NASA/JPL-Caltech/UCLA Exoplanet atmosphere with CO2 and water at 320 light years. Bob Zimmerman BehindtheBlack.com https://behindtheblack.com/?s=exoplanet

 Mogwai - Haunted By A Freak   John Maus - Teenage Witch   Pj Harvey - Meet Ze Monsta  Cabaret Voltaire - Nag Nag Nag  PIL - Death Disco - Virgin VS274   Aphex Twin - Come to Daddy (Pappy Mix)   Death Cult - God's Zoo   Bauhaus - Honeymoon Croon   Fever Ray - If I Had a Heart   King Horror - Dracula prince of darkness   The Specials - Ghost Town   Love and Rockets - Seventh Dream of Teenage Heaven  Joy Division - shadowplay   Sisters of mercy - Jolene   Siouxsie & The Banshees - This Town Ain't Big Enough For The Both Of Us   Anna B Savage - A Girl Like You  The Von Bondies - Crawl Through the Darkness  Sonic Youth - Death Valley '69   The Cramps - Drug Train   The Haunted - 1-2-5   Calico Wall, the - I'm a Living Sickness - Dove VJS 84-3   The Meteors - My Daddy Is a Vampire   Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast   Ozzy Osbourne - Bark at the Moon  Fontaines D.C. - The Black Angel's Death Song  Danse Society - 2000 Light Years from Home   King Woman - I Wanna Be Adored   The Fall - There's A Ghost In My House  Dead Skeletons - Dead Mantra   Kristin Hersh - Your Ghost   Japan - Ghosts

This episode aired Oct 3rd of 2021 and Stephen explained how manifesting your now can determine who you are meant to be, who you are becoming and the individual within. Also, going into detail about light-years and what they mean based off what we see, feel, hear and witness when we look up towards the sky. Space is the largest unknown territory that we can visibly see and not understand. However, it's very understandable if you're able to manage the energy within you and create sustainability with who you are. Space changes us, we live in space, but call Earth our home, many forget that. We orbit around the most power sources that give off vibrations that can ultimately change our very well being.

Here it is, the long-awaited series finale of the Paranormal Ponderings episodes! We've covered paranormal investigating and ghosts, haunted places and haunted history, witchcraft, magic and tarot, cryptids, UFOs and now, we're going to tie ALL of them together. As much as that's possible? Here's a hint - maybe Bigfoot was the inspiration for Chewbacca? Maybe Bigfoot IS Chewbacca? That would be something, wouldn't it? Well, we'll dive into the ties that bind the paranormal together, plus religion, super heroes, myths, conciousness and the ever-elusive third eye we all might have. All subjects covered in Mike's latest paranormal phenomenon of a book, “Stranger Than Fiction”. Which you should read. Music of the episode courtesy of the band Light Years with the spooky love song “I Met You On Halloween” (I don't know if it's a spooky song or not, but it sounds like it). Brought to you by Midwife Made Naturals.

This week, the glitter gloves are off as Kieran and Christian go to war  over the albums Light Years and Fever. Whose side are you on? Meanwhile, Kieran shares some behind-the-scenes gossip from the Global Citizen Live 2021 event and the dandy duo manage to settle their differences long enough to chat to the very handsome fanogue, Tom!   If you want to get in touch with the boys to take part on the podcast or just to drop them a line, get in touch at thekyliesmileypodcast@gmail.com or simply drop 'em a DM @thediminutivecollection on Instagram.

About Melissa: Melissa Berger Brennan has been an agent for Theatrical (Film and Television) since 2002 and is Senior Vice President of the Young Talent Voiceover Department at Cunningham-Escott –Slevin-Doherty, (CESD), a talent agency with offices in Los Angeles and New York. Founded in 1967, CESD has been one of the most prestigious and popular agencies for commercial and voice over talents as well as a pioneer in the theatrical representation of young talent in all areas of the entertainment industry. As a theatrical agent, she has placed clients on such diverse projects as PAPER GIRLS, EXPATS, LIGHT YEARS, GOOD GIRLS, BLACKISH, THE GOLDBERGS, GRIMM, GLEE, SHAMELESS, MAD MEN, PARENTHOOD, and THE WALKING DEAD. Melissa is also the Senior Vice President of the Young Talent Voiceover department. Her clients have voiced leading roles in animated movies such as TURNING RED, MOANA, BIG HERO 6, HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA (2 & 3 & 4), GOOD DINOSAUR, PEANUTS, KUNG FU PANDA 3, PEABODY AND SHERMAN, as well as upcoming features.  Animated series regulars include leads in MOON GIRL, RIDLEY JONES, MY DAD THE BOUNTY HUNTER, A TALE DARK AND GRIMM, PETE THE CAT, OWL HOUSE, JURASSIC WORLD: CAMP CRETACEOUS, GABBY'S DOLLHOUSE, VICTOR AND VALENTINO, LOUD HOUSE, GUMBALL, DRAGONS, NIKO AND THE SWORD OF LIGHT, SOFIA THE FIRST, ADVENTURE TIME, LION GUARD, PHINEAS & FERB, AVATAR, DOC MCSTUFFINS, JAKE AND THE NEVERLAND PIRATES and LEGEND OF KORRA, to name a few.  Her clients have also voiced interactive games, including leads in JEDI: FALLEN ORDER and GOD OF WAR: RAGNAROK, plus numerous television and radio commercials, and done ADR for major feature films. Melissa studied theatre and acting at the University of Michigan and holds an MFA in Acting from California Institute of the Arts. “Good work is good work is good work.” It's all about the slow game. “You've got to come out guns blazing, you have to get out on the jump.” What do you look for in new talent? Training Is there a spark? Is there something inherently watchable about them? Do they have an artistic point of view? Did they make my heart rate change? Partial to school programs? U of Michigan Cal Arts Pace North Carolina School of the Arts Boston Julliard She listens to teachers Never stop growing never stop learning.  

Authors Bella Mackie and Vera Kurian discuss their debut novels, "How To Kill Your Family" and " Never Saw Me Coming", with Joe Haddow. They also discuss horror films, gratuitous killing of women in literature, publishing fatigue and what they have been reading and enjoying recently. In the Book Off, they pit David Mitchell's "Cloud Atlas" up against "The Light Years" by Elizabeth Jane Howard, but which one will win? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our satellites keep finding unusual space objects. Sometimes we know what causes these incredible objects in space, but others remain unsolved mysteries. Here are some awesome space facts and recent space discoveries that have scientists scratching their heads! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An argument could be made that Kent Bazemore was the most important offseason acquisition not named "Russell" or "Westbrook" for the Lakers. If nothing else, Bazemore feels like he has the highest chance of becoming the team's best two-way role player, and given how the Lakers seemingly sacrificed a lot of defense to help jumpstart the often sluggish offense during the last two seasons, any player with skills on both sides of the ball will be crucial. Is Bazemore capable of making that type of contribution? For more insight, the Kamenetzkys spoke with Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu, who cover the Golden State Warriors as co-hosts of the Light Years podcast. They addressed questions like whether Bazemore's hot shooting in Golden State last year was real (yes), his defense meets the mark (depends on the assignment) and where his weaknesses lie (most loudly, on-court decisions). At times, Bazemore will frustrate the hell out of fans, but they'll also dig how hard he plays and his non-stop energy. If nothing else, they expect Bazemore to outplay his veteran's minimum contract by a solid margin, and is in a position to succeed with the Lakers. From there, Esfandiari and Liu assess where the Warriors currently stand in a seemingly wide open Western Conference. A lot hinges on the health of Klay Thompson, who's missed two consecutive seasons with significant injuries. But if he's back to form, they're both confident the Warriors can hang with anybody. Other teams discussed include the Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns. Hosts: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: Esfandiari and Liu break down the positives and negatives of Kent Bazemore, and the often wild fluctuations in his play. SEGMENT 2: More on Bazemore, including his shooting and defensive strengths. SEGMENT 3: A look at the Warriors next season, along with a few other teams in the conference. (Plus, Everyone Loves Klay!) Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SweatBlock Get it today for 20% off at SweatBlock.com with promo code LockedOn, or at Amazon and CVS. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. StatHero StatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Light Years Ahead (LYA) is a full-service public relations and marketing firm specializing in lifestyle, beauty, health, wellness, parenting products, industry experts, and services. LYA creates dynamic, sales-driven PR campaigns that produce stellar results in the most cost-effective ways. They have helped large and small businesses launch new products with meaningful brand-building programs that establish and maintain solid media visibility. CEO and co-owner Megan Brown Bennett joins Justin to discuss the power of PR in launching and growing a consumer brand.

If you were offered a life-changing do-over, would you take it? That's the central question at the heart of Miranda Cowley Heller's stunning debut novel, The Paper Palace. Miranda joins us on the show to talk about impossible choices, her love of Jane Austen, getting out of your own way, what poetry taught her about writing prose, and more. Featured books: The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller, Light Years by James Salter and 99 Stories of God by Joy Williams. Featured poets: Dorianne Laux, Sharon Olds, James Wright, Walt Whitman and Percy Bysshe Shelley. Produced/hosted by Miwa Messer and engineered by Harry Liang.   Poured Over is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays.   Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays.

In this episode we give flowers to our very own Dr. Regina N. Bradley for her most recent book, “Chronicling Stankonia: The Rise of the Hip-Hop South,” and highlight the inspiration, the artwork, the music, and much more! And for a topic this special we had to call in two special friends of the podcast—Jason Lee (of Comedy Central and Bossip) and Yoh Phillips (of Rap Portraits)—to come through and bring Regina her bouquets during this roundtable conversation.

Sam and Andy are live in Vegas from Summer League and are joined by former Light Years producer Ben Cruz to discuss their expectations for the Warriors rookies, as well as who they think will be the better player between Wiseman and Kuminga. Later, Claudia Bellofatto joins the pod to discuss the Warriors title odds. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Ben Cruz, Claudia Bellofatto Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Photo: This artist's impression depicts the exomoon candidate Kepler-1625b-i, the planet it is orbiting and the star in the centre of the star system. Kepler-1625b-i is the first exomoon candidate and, if confirmed, the first moon to be found outside the Solar System. Like many exoplanets, Kepler-1625b-i was discovered using the transit method. Exomoons are difficult to find because they are smaller than their companion planets, so their transit signal is weak, and their position in the system changes with each transit because of their orbit. This requires extensive modelling and data analysis.. CBS Eyes on the World with John Batchelor CBS Audio Network @Batchelorshow #HotelMars: Likely Birth of an Exo-Moon at 370 Light Years. Kate Follette @Amherst.edu ; David Livingston, SpaceShow.com https://www.sciencenews.org/article/tiny-dot-exomoon-evidence-exoplanet-moon-stars-astronomy Permissions: ESA/Hubble images, videos and web texts are released by the ESA under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Unported license and may on a non-exclusive basis be reproduced without fee provided they are clearly and visibly credited.   The full image or footage credit must be presented in a clear and readable manner to all users, with the wording unaltered (for example: "ESA/Hubble"). Web texts should be credited to ESA/Hubble (except when used by media). The credit should not be hidden or disassociated from the image footage. Links should be active if the credit is online. See the usage rights Q&A section on the ESA copyright page for guidance.

Vover's Ben Cruz syncs with Blue Wire's Light Years crew (Saam Esfandiari and Andy Liu) to talk immediate reactions to the Warriors' draft and the NBA Draft overall.Host: Ben CruzGuest: Saam Esfandiari & Andy LiuVoice your thoughts on this episode by downloading the Vover app here!

Jacob, Tayler, and Kamiar are joined by Sam Esfandiari of the Light Years podcast to discuss OKCs options at pick 6 and Golden States options at pick 7, is any posturing is going on, how OKC can trade up, and SO much more! Join our mock draft challenge on the Mock Out App to win a free Thunder jersey! https://mockout.app.link/Wo02YMYv0hb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Serial Entrepreneur, Engineer, Inventor, and a Pioneer in Artificial Intelligence. Coined the term ‘AGI' (Artificial General Intelligence) with fellow luminaries in the space. Started in electronics engineering, then fell in love with software. The first major success was developing a comprehensive ERP package and taking that company from Zero to 400-person IPO in seven years. Fueled by the fragile nature of software, I embarked on a journey 15+ years ago studying what intelligence is, how it develops in humans and the current state of AI. This research culminated in the creation of our natural language intelligence engine that can think, learn, and reason -- and adapt to and grow with the user. Currently, I'm focused on commercializing the second generation of our AGI-based ‘Conversational AI' technology called 'Aigo' (say: I-go). Aigo.ai is the most advanced natural language interaction platform available. It is implemented using a brain-like cognitive architecture – also known as ‘The Third Wave of AI'. This approach puts Aigo at ‘Light Years' ahead of chatbots and other so-called ‘Personal Assistants', and puts the forefront of the 'Conversational AI is the new UI' trend. Current chatbot technologies used in the enterprise and consumer space, have serious inherent limitations: They do not remember what was said before, cannot learn interactively, do not have deep contextual understanding, and cannot reason or explain themselves. This makes meaningful ongoing conversation impossible. This capability gap has created massive unmet demand – one we expect to fill with our revolutionary technology. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thinkfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thinkfuture/support

Light Years is the seventh studio album by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. It was released on 22 September 2000 in Australia by Mushroom Records, and later on 25 September 2000 in the United Kingdom by Parlophone. Following the commercial failure of Impossible Princess (1997), Minogue departed with Deconstruction and took a hiatus from recording music. She signed with Parlophone in June 1999, and decided to go back to her pop roots. She worked with various writers and producers, including Steve Anderson, Johnny Douglas, Robbie Williams, Guy Chambers, and Mark Picchiotti. Light Years is a dance-pop, disco, and Europop album that made references to music from the 1970s. Lyrically, the album touches upon themes of women's empowerment, celebration, and sex in a cheeky and campy approach. It received favourable reviews from music critics, many of whom complimented Minogue's return to pop and considered the album to be one of Minogue's strongest releases. The album won the ARIA Award for Best Female Artist and Best Pop Release at the 2001 ceremony. The album peaked at the top position on the Australian Albums Chart, making it Minogue's first number-one album in her native Australia. It also reached the top 10 in Scotland and New Zealand. Five singles were released from Light Years, including the Australia number-one singles "Spinning Around" and "On a Night Like This", as well as the top 20 entries "Kids" and "Please Stay". All four peaked inside the top 10 in the UK. The final single, "Your Disco Needs You" was limitedly released in Australia and Germany. It was further promoted with the On a Night Like This Tour, which visited Europe and Australia from March to May 2001. The tour was once the biggest by a solo artist in Australia, grossing U.S. $5 million. The album was re-issued in Europe in 2018 and returned to the UK Albums Chart and the Scottish Albums Chart.

Megan Bennett has been part of the Light Years Ahead team for over 18 years. Her expertise focuses on managing clients and exceeding their expectations on a daily basis. She has spearheaded and implemented countless successful PR campaigns on behalf of numerous brands and is proud of the positive, lasting relationships she cultivates with the media on an ongoing basis. This Episode is Sponsored By: Fiverr connects businesses with freelancers who offer hundreds of digital services. Receive 10% off your first order by using code MILLIONAIRE. Just visit: millionaire-interviews.com/fiverr Join our Millionaire Interviews Facebook Group to meet other delightful listeners of this wonderful program!  Here's your secret url that'll take you to our FREE Facebook Group: fb.com/groups/MiPViPs/   Want to Support the Show? Well we'd love for you to join our Patreon Group!  What's in it for you?  Well you'll instantly get a scheduled call from Austin, where he'll help you with your current or future business... Sign-Up Now at millionaire-interviews.com/patreon.

Raining up in here. StrodeCast. Cardinals, wow this is team is playing poorly. Tommy Edman seems to take some shots at the coaching staff. Los Mart. The pitching staff. Canadiens defeat VGK. Doug's short game. Uniform talk. Lightyears. Space talk. Travelers Championship update.  Iggy and Dillion. Iggy's patio. Cameo issues. 

Traditional public relations (PR) is still one of the most powerful and cost-effective tactics that brands use to get attention and build a business. It may not be the latest and greatest shiny object to chase after, but it is a proven and time-tested option. Today's guest is Megan Bennett, CEO of Light Years Ahead. She focuses on managing clients and exceeding their expectations. Megan has helped all kinds of clients get press coverage and measure effectiveness connected to sales and revenue.   Some of the highlights of the show include: Why do PR and media relations still matter? Best bang for marketing buck Why should you invest in such tactics? Puts product, brand, message into media Challenges: Self-promoting companies and cutting through competition clutter Affiliate Program: Incentivize the media to cover your brand, make a commission How do you find writers/editors who care? Stay in touch and stay current PR Promise: Megan can't guarantee ROI, but can guarantee brand awareness Case Study: How KC Cattle Company's Wigya hot dog broke the Internet Don't have money to hire PR agency? Know your audience, subscribe to service Next Thing To Do: Write a really good email pitch with compelling subject line Maturing Media Relations: Reach Out and don't take ‘no' for an answer Scrubbing Lists: Target right reporters/editors by beat, geography - Google them Be persistent, not annoying or repeatedly pester people who aren't a good target Keep pushing and sending pitches for more coverage from relevant targets How to write a pitch: Identify story and angle, then tailor it to your media contact PR Pressure: If hiring an agency, consider chemistry and feeling comfortable   Links: Megan Bennett on LinkedIn Light Years Ahead KC Cattle Company Wagyu Bacon Cheeseburger Bratwursts Have Arrived, and They're a Revelation Muck Rack Meltwater Cision Ben Sailer on LinkedIn CoSchedule   Quotes from Megan Bennett: “Once you get one good media hit, it helps to build brand awareness, so that consumers know about you.” “You have to find a way to make your brand stand out from the rest when you're telling a story to the media.” “Keep shopping around until you find people that you feel are really going to be passionate about your brand and want to help grow with you, not just take your money.” “Find ways to spread the word because that's what's going to give your brand the credibility to move forward is the public relations and the media reviews.”

The analysis train keeps chugging along! After Tuesday's great episode with Andy Liu and Sam Esfandiari of the Light Years podcast, it's time for another great guest. Wes Goldberg, who covers the Golden State Warriors for The Mercury News and hosts Locked On Warriors and Locked on NBA (Tuesdays) joins the show to break down Wednesday's much-anticipated play-in game between the Lakers and Warriors at Staples Center. HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky On the agenda... SEGMENT 1: How did the Warriors get here? Hint, it took some significant injuries to change the team's trajectory for the better. Wes explains why, and how it got Golden State playing in a way much more suited to Steph Curry's strengths. SEGMENT 2: What does Steph's MVP candidacy say about how we're looking at the award? Does it represent a shift, even if small? Where will he finish in the voting? And was LeBron projecting a little when he picked his reasons for calling Curry the MVP? SEGMENT 3: Analysis time. These are two good defenses - which is better suited to stop the other squad's offense? How will the Lakers attack Golden State? Can they go big and bludgeon the Warriors to death? What happens if the Lakers go small? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Indeed Get started RIGHT NOW with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/locked Michelob Ultra Today’s episode is brought to you by Michelob Ultra. At only 2.6 Carbs and 95 Calories, it’s only worth it if you enjoy it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers will do battle in the play-in game for the seven seed on Wednesday night against a hot Golden State Warriors and an even hotter Steph Curry. For a deep dive into the matchup, the Kamenetzkys spoke with Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu from the Light Years podcast. How did the Warriors, who largely struggled during the first half of the season, reach playoff viability? Are they just Steph and his helpers, or more of a legit team? Who are the players beyond Steph and Draymond Green who matter most? Can Andrew Wiggins be counted on? Can the Warriors dictate style? How should the Lakers scheme against this foe? How should we regard this latest chapter of what's been a fantastic rivalry between Steph and LeBron James, two of the most influential players in league history? All this and more!!! Hosts: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: Sam and Andy explain how the Warriors got their season back on track, the degree to which they're a one-man band, and the ways teams have, relatively speaking, slowed Steph. SEGMENT 2: Who are the key role players that must step up for the Warriors to pull an upset? Is this largely inexperienced roster ready for a high intensity moment? SEGMENT 3: LeBron recently declared Steph this season's MVP, a departure from what's often felt like a mutual but frosty respect. Was this psychological warfare on LeBron's part, sincere praise, or both? Either way, relish matchups like these, because they don't happen as often as fans would like. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Indeed Get started RIGHT NOW with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/locked Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Photo: No known restrictions on publication.The New John Batchelor ShowCBS Audio Network@Batchelorshow Mauna Kea's Subaru Telescope discovering a very early (because Oxygen-poor) galaxy only Warp Speed 3 away (430 million light years)https://www.sciencenews.org/article/galaxy-oxygen-star-shrapnel-black-holes

Justin and Rob are joined by the cohosts of ‘Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod,’ Andy Liu and Sam Esfandiari, to discuss the Warriors’ struggles this season (03:00). Later, they debate whether making the playoffs this season will affect the Warriors’ future in free agency (39:00). Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney Guests: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices