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Send us a text Love Hotel- The Storm Before the FinaleSummaryIn this episode of We Wine Whenever, the hosts discuss the seventh episode of Love Hotel, exploring the dynamics between the contestants, their relationships, and the impact of external factors such as weather and personal preferences. The conversation delves into the production aspects of the show, the contestants' interactions, and the humorous moments that arise from their experiences. The hosts share their insights on the characters' behaviors and the overall narrative of the episode, providing a comprehensive overview of the themes presented. In this segment, the conversation delves into various interpersonal dynamics among the cast, exploring themes of past secrets, relationship fluidity, and self-respect. The discussion highlights Phil's modeling history, Ashley's openness about her sexuality, Luanne's dismissive reaction to Mitch's concerns, and the group's antics during a spa day. Wale's realization of his self-worth and Gisele's budding connection with Theo are also significant points of discussion, showcasing the evolving relationships within the group. The conversation delves into the emotional complexities of relationships, particularly focusing on miscommunication and vulnerability in public settings. The speakers discuss the impact of external events, like hurricanes, on personal dynamics, and how past experiences shape current interactions. They emphasize the importance of clear communication and accountability while also exploring the support systems that friends provide during challenging times. The discussion also touches on the appropriateness of public displays of affection and the speculation surrounding future relationships.TakeawaysThe group dynamics are heavily influenced by production decisions.Luanne and James's relationship seems staged for the cameras.Giselle's reluctance to engage in overnight dates reflects her personal boundaries.The hosts appreciate creative storytelling techniques like the rewind.Mark's sudden interest in Giselle raises questions about authenticity.Shannon's confusion about hurricanes highlights her West Coast background.The group date activity fosters unexpected conversations.James's comments often lead to cringe-worthy moments.The hosts express empathy for contestants caught in complicated relationships.The conversation reveals the hosts' strong opinions on the contestants' actions. Phil's modeling career spans over 40 years.Ashley expresses her fluidity in relationships.Mitch's concern for Luanne is met with indignation.The group enjoys a luxurious spa day together.Wale begins to recognize his self-worth.Gisele shows interest in getting to know Theo better.Luanne's dismissive attitude raises eyebrows.The dynamics of the group shift during the spa day.Wale's realization marks a turning point in his journey.The conversation reflects on the complexities of modern relationships. Emotional reactions can be heightened in public settings.Vulnerability can lead to mixed responses from viewers.Miscommunication often leads to misunderstandings in relationshipWendy I'm mom or queen, mom of three, lover of lipstick and tiara wearing, believer that God always has a plan.Matti And I'm Matty, Broadway-obsessed, vintage-loving, beauty junkie, and yes, her youngest.Wendy We're 40 years apart, but totally in sync when it comes to fashion, beauty tips, and life's fabulous little moments.Matti Join us every week on Rouge and Review, where we mix heart, humor, and a whole lot of glam.Wendy

Send us a textLove Hotel-Mixed Signals and Second ChancesLove Hotel Season 1, Episode 5: "Guess Who's Back"Summary:The episode kicks off with an emotional moment as Shannon reunites Earl with his estranged stepson, bringing him to tears. The group celebrates the touching gesture, but Shannon's romantic feelings remain complicated. She's torn between Earl, who makes her feel comfortable, and Adam, who intellectually impresses her but hasn't made a move.Joel announces an elimination is coming, prompting some contestants to make bold moves. Adam hesitates to express his feelings, despite advice from others, while James woos Luanne with a stolen glass heart.Ashley deepens her connections with both Wale and Ralph but ultimately gives her key to Ralph, stirring confusion and tension. Wale, frustrated by mixed signals, opts to leave, even as Ashley flirts with the idea of love with him.Joel throws a twist: more men enter the villa, but only three keys are available. An unexpected return from previously eliminated Mark causes a stir—especially with Luanne.As new connections form and old flames reignite, dynamics shift. Ashley plays multiple men, leading to awkward confrontations. Shannon stays loyal to Earl. Luanne gives a key to Mitch, and Gisele gives hers to Jay. The episode ends with mounting tensions and shifting alliances as more romantic games unfold.Pop-u-lore Pop Culture PodcastThe go to pop culture podcast for millennials: full of useless and fascinating...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showhttps://www.wewinewhenever.com/

I started a King of the Hill podcast with my favorite podcaster, Rob Couch, and I'm sharing our first episode with you! There are two more episodes up right now, find us over at https://www.yeppodcast.com/ Doing Yep has been a lot of fun and I'm super proud of how it's turning out! If you like King of the Hill—or if you've been meaning to start watching it—I hope you give this dang old podcast a chance, man. Yep. ----more---- In the first ever episode of King of the Hill, Bobby gets a black eye and Hank yells at the Mega-Lo-Mart, so a social worker comes around thinking Hank beats his boy. Boomhauer rambles about dang old something, man. Dale's son looks like he might be someone else's son. Luanne's a better truck mechanic than the guys. And Bobby ain't right…but Hank loves him, anyway. Here on Yep, we talk about how it all started in January 1997, back when Ronnie's favorite band, The Smashing Pumpkins, had just followed a double album with a box set of 5 EPs, Rob thought Arlen might have been a real town, and Mike Judge and Greg Daniels created one of the best shows of all time.

We've got news... you're gonna lose... if you don't listen to this episode, because it's the MOST FUN! It's 1963 and we're heading to Myrtle Beach with Melaina, Carson, Pudge and Luanne to cruise, drink Purple Jesus at wild parties and shag our hearts out! The Carolina Shag, that is! Shag (the movie) is a sweet potato of a film. Now, act like you've had some upbringing and join in on the fun!  This is a rerelease of our Shag episode, originally released in August 2021, with a few extra discussions from Stacy and Pete. Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok  

A 70-year-old person with cystic fibrosis. It's a phrase that wasn't just uncommon a few decades ago—it was virtually unheard of.When Luanne McKinnon was diagnosed in 1969 at just 13 years old, doctors told her parents she might live to be 19 years old. Today, Luanne stands on the edge of her 70th birthday—a milestone that not only redefines possibility but embodies resilience, creativity, and purpose.Born in Dallas, Texas in 1955, Luanne was diagnosed at a time when cystic fibrosis was still barely understood. No vests. No targeted medications. No community. And yet, she carved out a life of profound impact. “I stand as a witness to the possible.” says Luanne McKinnonAfter earning a Master of Fine Art in Painting and a PhD in Art History, she launched a celebrated career in the visual arts—owning an art dealership in New York City, directing major university museums, publishing works, and curating over 35 exhibitions. She even became a Fellow at the prestigious Getty Research Institute.And while that would be more than enough for most of us, Luanne continued to pour herself into advocacy—serving as Co-chair for Stanford's Patient and Family Advisory Committee, raising awareness for CF patients before and after transplant. In 2011, she underwent a successful double-lung transplant at Stanford, and fourteen years later, she is still very much living proof.This episode is not about her equally remarkable husband—EMMY award-winning filmmaker Daniel Reeve—though we'll mention him later. This is about Luanne—her life, her art, her truth, and her refusal to let a diagnosis define the limits of her possibility. She says, “I stand as a witness to the possible.”And after listening to this conversation, I think you'll believe in the possible, too.Welcome, to a very special episode of the Living with cystic fibrosis podcast and our incredible guest, Luanne McKinnon. Please like, subscribe, and comment on our podcasts!Please consider making a donation: https://thebonnellfoundation.org/donate/The Bonnell Foundation website:https://thebonnellfoundation.orgEmail us at: thebonnellfoundation@gmail.com Watch our podcasts on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@laurabonnell1136/featuredThanks to our sponsors:Vertex: https://www.vrtx.comViatris: https://www.viatris.com/en

Send us a textLove Hotel- Keys, Confessions & Cock BlocksEpisode Summary – Love Hotel S1 E2: “Three's a Crowd”Gym & Breakfast Drama:Ashley and Wale work out; Luanne and Mark do yoga.Mark tells Luanne Gerry gave him a hard time about her.Ashley spills the tea to Luanne, which Jerry walks in on.Love Triangle Tension:Shannon teases Luanne about having two men fighting over her.Nicholas is still hopeful for a date with Ashley.Group Date Twist Announced:Each woman can ask out two men.If a man is picked by multiple women, he chooses.Date Picks:Shannon: Ralph & Jay (Jay for intel on Gisele).Ashley: Jerry & Nicholas.Luanne: Mark & Ralph.Gisele: Philip & Ralph.Ralph's Dilemma:Asked by three women, he chooses Gisele.Shannon is hurt; picks Earl instead.Luanne ends up with Wale.Date Conversations:Gisele digs into Ralph's dating history.Ashley challenges Gerry & Nicholas about interracial dating.Philip impresses Gisele with his grounded vibe.Earl shares emotional story about his stepson.Nicholas and Ashley flirt about wealth and physical preferences.Private Moments:Earl kisses Shannon.Ashley and Nicholas head to her room.Gisele suspects some “cock-blocking.”Group date turns into beach strolls and hand-holding.Girl Talk & Finances:Shannon gifts all the women matching coverups.They discuss if the men can afford their lifestyles.Shannon admits her past relationships were with narcissists.Game Changer:Joel announces new men are coming.The women must eliminate one current man each.Choices to stay:Luanne – RalphShannon – EarlAshley – WaleGisele – JayAfter deliberation, Philip is saved.Next Time:New men arrive and new keys are handed out!Support the showhttps://www.wewinewhenever.com/

The Love Hotel is where it's at this week - what a breath of fresh air! Gizelle, Luanne, Shannon and Ashley all looking for love - and being hilarious and real at the same time. A great watch, even just to have a lesson in how to be a boss by Luanne

Send us a textBravo's Love Hotel - Character Dynamics in Love HotelSummaryIn this episode, the hosts discuss the first episode of Love Hotel, focusing on the main characters, their backgrounds, and the dynamics between them. They delve into the controversies surrounding the host Joel and his remarks about Shannon , as well as the importance of therapy in relationships. The conversation highlights the allure of the women on the show and speculates on the future of Love Hotel. In this segment of the conversation, the hosts discuss their impressions of the contestants on the dating show, highlighting their quirks, connections, and the dynamics of their interactions. They delve into the various dates, exploring the experiences and personal stories shared by the contestants. The conversation also touches on fashion choices and self-perception, as well as the red flags that some contestants may present. The conversation delves into the dynamics of romantic relationships and friendships within the context of reality TV, particularly focusing on the show 'Love Hotel.' The speakers discuss various characters' romantic pursuits, missed opportunities, and the implications of personal struggles on their relationships. They reflect on the portrayal of female friendships in reality TV, emphasizing the positive aspects of support and camaraderie among the women. The discussion also touches on the future of reality TV, casting choices, and the need for more diverse representation in dating scenarios.TakeawaysGiselle Bryant is a strong character from Real Housewives of Potomac.Ashley Darby navigated a tumultuous relationship with Michael Darby.Shannon's journey includes a DUI and recovery.Luann has a history of tumultuous relationships and is a fun character.The host Joel made controversial remarks about Shannon.Luanne could be a better host for Love Hotel than Joel.Wale's self-awareness after a five-year relationship is notable.The cast's dynamics are influenced by their past relationships.The women on the show are all stunning and have interesting stories.The conversation highlights the importance of therapy in relationships. Everyone should go to therapy.First impressions can be misleading.Genuine personalities stand out.Dating dynamics are complex.Fashion choices reflect self-perception.Vulnerability can foster connections.Red flags can be subtle but significant.Quirkiness can be endearing.Not all dates are created equal.It's important to be true to oneself. Wale's initial hesitation almost cost him a romantic moment.The importance of making connections in reality TV.Shannon's admission of never being in love is poignant.Reality TV often lacks accountability among its stars.The dynamics of friendships can be positive in reality shows.Future casting choices could enhance the show's appeal.Female relationships are portrayed in a supportive light.The show's format allows for genuine connections.The need for more diverse male contestants is evident.The conversation reflects on the evolution of reality TV. Support the showhttps://www.wewinewhenever.com/

I recently spoke with Luanne Lee, Owner of Your College Planning Coach. Luanne wanted to do something where she could make an impact to help families and feel good about what she did every day, so she began her career in Financial Services in 1996. Luanne decided to focus on the specialty of College Planning and Funding when she saw how student loan debt was hampering so many parents and students from reaching their retirement goals. Little did she know at the time just how specialized college planning was! Luanne has undergone extensive licensing and training as a College Financial Planning Specialist and for the past 15+ years has devoted her practice to providing financial education and efficient solutions to families maneuvering through the complex process of planning and funding for college without jeopardizing their retirement goals. In our conversation, Luanne and I discuss: Whether in-state college is always the least expensive option Whether you can rely on your guidance counselor through the college admissions process Whether families should “go it alone” through the college planning process Why parents are usually on the hook for their kids student loans Why families who “make too much money” should still fill out the FAFSA Whether saving for college will hurt the student's ability to get financial aid The importance of outside scholarships in paying for college Whether AP Courses will cut the cost of college by letting the student graduate earlier And much more… To connect with Luanne and learn more about how she works with students and families, go to ycpcoach.com. Get your free College Money Report™ Find the answers your family needs to get the most free money for college. In under 5 minutes Get a fully customized report that demystifies your student's college financial aid outlook. Your College Money Report™ gives you answers to 3 critical things every family needs to know before entering the college funding maze. How much colleges think you can afford. If you will qualify for grants and/or scholarships. How much you will be expected to pay out of pocket. Click here to get the College Money Report: https://planning.college/luanne-lee/cmr ---------- Whether it's a high school or college diploma, a varsity letter, military display, professional credentials, or another custom frame, check out Church Hill Classics today! Use discount code Dave2025 for $15 off any purchase of $100 or more. ---------- This Week's Featured Scholarships: $3000 All About Education Scholarship $1000 Good Deeds Scholarship $2500 Good Life's Community Scholarship Melissa A. Stoneberger Foundation Scholarship Digital Responsibility e-Waste Scholarship Weekender: $5000 Christian College Scholarship ---------- Subscribe to our free newsletter, Your Daily Scholarship, here: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/

In a recent interview for the National Cartoonists Society, Greg Evans (the creator of the newspaper comic strip "Luanne") spoke about painting a single wall in his studio red. Mel Lazarus, creator of the syndicated strips "Momma" and "Miss Peach," told him that the color red was proven to increase creative thoughts. This resulted in one burning question for the cartoonists assembled to watch the interview: "DID IT WORK!?"Today's ShowCreativitySusan MacTaggart's Personal AffirmationUsing copyrighted music lyrics in a comicSummaryIn this episode, cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar discuss various topics related to creativity, including the significance of the color red in creative spaces and personal superstitions that influence their creative processes. They explore the humorous aspects of creativity and the shared experiences of cartoonists while also celebrating the 40th anniversary of the comic strip 'Luanne'. In this conversation, Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar explore the complexities of creativity, discussing the psychological effects of color, the challenges of maintaining a consistent creative output, and various strategies to overcome creative blocks.In the second half, after Susan MacTaggart drops by to share a personal affirmation for a lucky ComicLab backer, they also touch on the importance of legal considerations in creative projects, particularly when referencing existing works. The dialogue is filled with humor and personal anecdotes, making it relatable for artists and creators alike. In this conversation, Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar delve into the intricacies of copyright, fair use, and the ethical considerations surrounding using creative works. They discuss the historical context of copyright, the importance of seeking permission to use others' intellectual property, and the complexities of navigating licensing agreements. The conversation emphasizes the need for artists to respect the rights of their peers while also understanding the legal landscape that governs creative works.TakeawaysThe song 'Piña Colada' has bizarre lyrics that reflect on relationships.The color red is believed to boost creativity, as shared by cartoonist Greg Evans.Creativity is often difficult to pin down and can be influenced by environment.Many artists have personal rituals or superstitions that help trigger creativity.Getting bored can lead to creative breakthroughs, as distractions are removed.Having a specific workspace can enhance focus and creativity.The importance of context in understanding creativity is emphasized.Superstitions can be seen as strategies for fostering creativity.The discussion highlights the shared experiences of cartoonists in their creative journeys.The episode humorously addresses the absurdity of certain creative beliefs. Creativity can be influenced by environmental factors like color.Consistency in creativity is a challenge for many artists.Finding personal strategies for creativity is essential.Boredom can lead to unexpected creative breakthroughs.Starting the creative process is often the hardest part.Engaging with interesting people can spark new ideas.Reading old work can help reconnect with your creative voice.Deadlines can reduce fear and encourage action in creativity.Legal considerations are crucial when referencing other artists' work.Your art has intrinsic value, regardless of external validation. Copyright gives artists control over their work.Fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material.Seeking permission is crucial when using others' work.Ethical considerations are as important as legal ones.The complexities of copyright can be daunting for creators.Documentaries often fall under fair use but still require permissions.Artists may feel protective over their creations.Licensing agreements can be complicated and vary widely.Understanding copyright is essential for all creators.Navigating permissions can be a lengthy process. You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

Dale and LuAnne Mast share how God unlocked King David's calling through identity and faith, with insights from the book “And David Perceived He was King.” (J2609)

In this episode, Jonathan Wier is joined by James and Cody for a hilarious and increasingly unhinged exploration of King of the Hill fan theories. It starts off sane but quickly descends into beautiful madness—what they call the King of the Hill conspiracy iceberg. The crew tackles questions like: Why did Luanne give up auto repair? (Possible diagnosis: drain damage.) Did Peggy suffer brain damage after a skydiving mishap? Did Cotton Hill fake his death and flee to Japan? Why does Bobby own a Bart Simpson doll if The Simpsons is just a TV show in that universe? And is Dale exterminating bugs as a lifelong vendetta against his dad? Along the way, they spiral into tangents about Rocky villains, microwave-sized shoes, the myth of Peggy's size 16.5 feet, and a serious debate over who's hotter on Modern Family. If you love King of the Hill, weird fan theories, and grown men bonding over animated sitcoms, this episode is pure comfort food with a propane aftertaste.

Anne Ganguzza (00:05.233) Hey everyone, welcome to the VO Boss podcast. I'm your host, Anne Ganguzza, and today I am so excited to be with very special guest, Luanne Regis. Luanne is a veteran voiceover agent and talent agency executive with over 30 years of experience. Her career spans everything voiceover, all voiceover, including... heading up scale departments at two LA boutique agencies, running the celebrity division at a top bi-coastal theatrical and commercial agency, as well as launching her own Chicago voiceover department in 2007. After a year at Sound and Fury Casting, she now owns and operates her own talent representation agency, Regal V.O. Luanne, thank you so much for joining me today. Luanne Regis (00:57.621) and thank you for having me, Anne. Anne Ganguzza (00:59.929) I love this. So I had such a wonderful time meeting you like fleetingly at MAVO and was so excited to get the chance to talk to you and work with you as well. You're gonna be coming up soon as a guest director for me on my VO Peeps group. So I'm very excited about that. And so for bosses that don't know who you are, give us a brief, kind of a brief. Luanne Regis (01:06.115) Yes. Luanne Regis (01:16.777) I can't wait. Anne Ganguzza (01:26.981) bio of you more than what I've given in regards to your evolution through the years as a talent agent and representative. Luanne Regis (01:37.067) Sure, of course. So I'll try to be brief because it is quite a long speech. And you know, voiceover, just, people ask you, how do you get into voiceover? And I'm like, I sort of really just fell into it, which I did. You know, back in the mid nineties, I answered an ad, they were looking for a voiceover assistant, an agent, and one of the partners at a boutique agency was looking for an assistant. And I thought, this is great. Let me just try this. And I quickly liked it. I liked the fact that Anne Ganguzza (01:41.124) Ha ha ha ha! Luanne Regis (02:04.703) The voice can really be anything. It has nothing to do with your aesthetic, what you look like, how tall you are, what color your hair is. I loved that. That to me was a very creative aspect for VoiceOver. And I started there and quickly became an agent, a scale agent, and was there for about five years. I have seen the business really, really grow and change to... And right around the early 2001s when all of the theatrical agencies were getting into voiceover because they poo-pooed and they snubbed their noses at voiceover for so very long, a major theatrical agency wanted to have a voiceover department. And so they plucked our entire department from the boutique agency, which was Special Artists, which is where I worked since the mid-90s. And we took our entire business, SpongeBob and all, and set up shop at Innovative Artists, which was the Anne Ganguzza (02:56.229) Mm-hmm. Luanne Regis (02:58.751) Bicoastal theatrical agency that I was at for 16 years, including what you mentioned in my bio, starting a Chicago voiceover department for them in 2007, just after the birth of my daughter. So I was there for 16 years and you wake up one day and you have 800 clients because you represent not only, we came with not only our voiceover department intact with all of our amazing clients, but we also were there to represent. Anne Ganguzza (03:00.314) Yes. Luanne Regis (03:26.591) their clients and they have a really healthy roster, a very well known TV and film actors. And that's where I began doing celebrity and overscale voiceover and really enjoyed it. But you know, like I said, you wake up one day and you have 800 clients and that's a lot to manage, especially in the way in which I agent. I was taught voiceover agenting by one of the best, she's a mentor, Marsha Hurwitz. you know, it's... Anne Ganguzza (03:29.735) Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (03:43.441) Yeah. Luanne Regis (03:52.321) All hands on, it's more like a manager. It's not just submit an audition and whatever happens happens. It's you pitch, you sell, you call producers. We don't do that anymore because the business has changed. But you're on the phone, you're calling producers, you're selling people, you're saying, I think you should really listen to Nancy Smith. She's really good on this read. That's the way I voice over agent and it's really impossible to do that with 800 people. Anne Ganguzza (03:55.589) Yeah. Luanne Regis (04:20.641) 800 clients on your roster. So I went back to my small boutique agency, Roots TGMD Talent, which is formerly Tishman Agency. the owner, Kevin Motley, who's a dear friend of mine, had recently sort of reshaped his agency, gutted all of the promo and trailer announcer type guys, which was an avenue in which advertisers weren't going down anymore. And we built a really great roster of actors, well-known actors. Anne Ganguzza (04:28.993) Yep. Luanne Regis (04:50.761) working actors, which is all I know. I know about actors in voiceover as opposed to voice actors. And was there for four years doing that until the pandemic. And then after the pandemic, I thought, you know what, I want to try my hand on the buyer's side. I always wanted to try my hand at being on the other side of the business, not just rapping. And so I worked at Sound and Fury, which is one of the, if not the top voice casting companies in the entire country, if not the world. Anne Ganguzza (05:14.928) Mm. Luanne Regis (05:18.941) And you know, really enjoyed my time with that team. They're like a family to me. And I missed representing talent and agenting. And so after a year, I decided to go back to it, but do it on my own. And believe it or not, I kept a lot of clients with me even as I left the agenting side and went over to the casting side because I have a a really lovely roster of very loyal talent. Some of them I've had since I started in the mid 90s and you know they were very sad to see me leave the agenting side. So they sort of held on to me even while I was on the casting side and once I decided to jump back they were like well we're still here for the ride let's go and that's how I sort of built my roster, my independent roster I should say and again it just they just come at me. I have agents and managers and Anne Ganguzza (05:56.687) Mm-hmm. Luanne Regis (06:13.909) theatrical agents and commercial agents just wanting to work with me and they throw all their clients my way and I don't refuse them because I love to Anne Ganguzza (06:21.827) love that, I love that. You know, it's interesting because, you know, as we're talking, you're kind of going back and forth between casting and agent and manager. And, you know, for the benefit of our boss listeners, what is your definition of the difference between the responsibilities of each? Because I think it's important for us as voice actors to know when we're trying to develop relationships, you know, to understand. what is encompassed in your job because that makes us able to communicate with you easier and help you, because I really believe it's a partnership no matter what you're really looking for. And so I think it will help us as voice actors to work with agents or casting directors better. Luanne Regis (06:57.664) It is. Luanne Regis (07:06.443) Well, the reason why, and that's a great question, and the reason why the transition from agent to casting director back to agent was such a seamless one is because a lot of what my job entails as a voiceover agent is casting. We work with casting directors, but agents also work directly with buyers and producers, and they come to us looking for talent. And we sit there and cast. Anne Ganguzza (07:22.287) Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (07:28.657) Mm-hmm. Luanne Regis (07:33.555) in pretty much the same way a casting director who gets paid to do it does it. I sit there, I go through my roster, who's right for this? And I do essentially do a casting. And so a lot of my agenting is casting, but that's just sort of like the day-to-day job of a voiceover agent. Again, back in the day when we had booths and actors would come into our lobby and read and have, you'd be distributing copy, you know, back in the day, pre-pandemic and all that. Anne Ganguzza (07:41.307) Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (07:48.07) Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (07:58.631) Look at Luanne Regis (08:03.611) A big part of my job also was directing talent, not just sitting at a desk and agenting. I would go into the booth. I need to know what my talent does. I need to be able to sell that person. So in order to do that, I'm in the booth, I'm directing, and I really, really love that directing process because it's, again, it hinges on such creativity. It's so creative. They get to play around. I get also to play around with them in terms of what they can do, what their range is. Anne Ganguzza (08:07.974) Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (08:15.109) Right. Anne Ganguzza (08:21.264) Mm-hmm. Luanne Regis (08:32.991) And that's how I know what my clients can bring to the table so I can effectively sell them. So it's casting, it's directing, it's obviously selling. It's very managerial as well because I'm, like I said, very, very hands on. you know, like for instance, many times I go into the booth with a client and we'd spend an hour in there if we have the time. And the last five minutes of that hour really is recording the copy and auditioning. Anne Ganguzza (08:46.767) Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (09:02.342) Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Luanne Regis (09:02.561) but the previous, how many ever minutes, spent catching up. How's your wife? How are the kids? How is life? How's your mom doing? Stuff like that. That's how you get to really know clients because what they share with you in the booth, you bring that to you as you're casting. You bring that to you as you're selling them. You have to really know them inside out. That's more of a very managerial, I think, position as an agent. Anne Ganguzza (09:08.646) Right. Anne Ganguzza (09:16.238) Right. Luanne Regis (09:30.641) not all agents agent that way. I just learned to do it that way. So it's manage it's managing talent. It's selling talent, agenting obviously, but it's also casting and directing talent in the booth. And then of course your negotiations skills come into play. Your knowledge of contracts, your knowledge of legal, legal procedures, as far as contracts go. That's all encompassing as a voiceover agent. Anne Ganguzza (09:33.484) Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (09:48.355) Sure. Anne Ganguzza (09:54.34) Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (09:58.767) It's such a broad base of that you need to have. And you said something before that I thought was so interesting. You said you had been working with, and it really, I think it goes to show the evolution of the business. You talked about actors who did voice acting rather than voice actors. And so I caught that little tiny nuance right there, which really speaks to your amount of time and experience in the industry. Luanne Regis (10:00.82) It is. Luanne Regis (10:16.416) Yes. Yes. Luanne Regis (10:23.829) Yes, yes. Anne Ganguzza (10:25.509) Because how often, like what would you say, I guess now in your, because you've been in business for so long, you must still, I suspect, deal with actors who do voice acting, as well as voice actors. And what are your thoughts on how you work with, let's say, actors now who do voice acting, or voice actors differently? Do you spend as much time, or how does that work today? Luanne Regis (10:33.877) We will. Mm-hmm. Luanne Regis (10:53.737) The reason why for me, it's actors in voiceover, not only was I brought up in the business knowing that, because when I started at Special Artists, they were mainly a commercial, on-camera commercial agency, and this predated me, obviously, but when they started their voiceover department, they used their on-camera actors as the basis for their voiceover department. Anne Ganguzza (10:56.25) Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (11:10.118) Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (11:21.253) Mm-hmm. Luanne Regis (11:21.853) I come from a track record where the agents who taught me used actors and put them in voiceover and made them successful. The voice of SpongeBob, Tom Kenny, was a comedian, an actor. We put him, he made that transition because of how talented he is. So I do feel voiceover is not just a voice, you're acting. Anne Ganguzza (11:29.339) Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (11:35.44) Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (11:49.35) Sure. Yeah. Luanne Regis (11:50.529) You're bringing copy to life. You're selling copy, but you have to bring it to life. You have to connect with the product. You have to connect with what the words are saying. So at the end of the day, it really is about acting, which is why I favor having someone who has an acting resume, someone who's done work, because they have a certain measure of experience that they can bring to the voiceover table. Anne Ganguzza (11:59.761) Sure. Anne Ganguzza (12:08.358) Sure. Anne Ganguzza (12:15.463) Yeah, yeah, absolutely. And I love the emphasis on acting because even for something like I specialize in a lot of the corporate e-learning, the non-broadcast style stuff, but in order to really bring that material to life, and sometimes it needs a lot of help, just saying, because it can be a little bit dry and boring, you have to, I mean, every company, and I think whether you're dealing with commercial, Luanne Regis (12:27.894) Yes. Anne Ganguzza (12:41.959) Right? Any type of copy. mean, if you're dealing with a company or a client, they're ultimately, I mean, unless you're doing entertainment, right? Ultimately, they're trying to sell something. And so there's always a story. I good companies, I would say that, you know, it's marketing 101 that, you know, stories really sell better than, you know, Luanne Regis (12:49.375) Right. Absolutely. Anne Ganguzza (13:03.322) cold heart announcing facts sort of thing. And so if you can be the actor that can tell the story or understand the story that the company wants to sell or tell, that's gonna help them to sell. So I love the emphasis on acting. Luanne Regis (13:04.437) Yeah, yeah. Luanne Regis (13:14.749) Absolutely, and it really, you're absolutely right. When you say, a story, that is really what it is. I was telling actors yesterday, you have to, when you get a script, you create a narrative behind that script that those lines will support. Whether it's right or wrong, it's truthful and it's authentic. But you do have to connect with the product. You do have to connect with the lines. You do have to connect with the script. And the only way you do that is if you make it part of a story that you're telling. Anne Ganguzza (13:36.142) Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (13:45.703) Yes, absolutely. And I think that's what so, at least with students when I'm working with them in the corporate narration or the e-lin, like what story? I'm delivering information. I'm like, but there is a story and you have to keep the listener's attention for longer than 30 or 60 seconds. This is not a 60 second commercial. And so even if I... Luanne Regis (13:58.849) We resist. Luanne Regis (14:04.372) You too. That's right. Anne Ganguzza (14:08.642) I think if the story doesn't make sense, right, if they're reading the words and they're like, well, I would never really say that, or you know, you have to create the scene in which those words make sense. And I guess my question to you is, what would you say is the main difference between on-camera acting and voice acting? Luanne Regis (14:17.173) That's right. Yes. Luanne Regis (14:26.939) on camera acting, you have so much more at your disposal. You have what you look like, you have the physicality of being on camera. And this is why I love voiceover, because with voiceover acting, you have to basically emit all of that just vocally. Whether you're in the booth and you're, you where you see the animation characters, they're in the booth and they're using their hands and all that, that's all well and fine, but that does not translate on camera in the way it Anne Ganguzza (14:31.59) Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (14:44.708) Yeah, yeah, through your voice. Luanne Regis (14:56.417) would if you were an on-camera actor. really does have, so again, we go back to is telling that story. If you have a story to tell, it's gonna come out in the words, it's gonna come out in the smile, it's going to come out in the warmth that you bring out, or not the warmth, or the cold, or whatever it is, the stories that you're telling. But it all comes from the heart, it all comes from here. Anne Ganguzza (14:57.062) Right. Luanne Regis (15:22.313) as opposed to you being able to use your hands to gesture in a way that conveys whatever you're trying to convey in an acting, you know, when you're acting. Anne Ganguzza (15:26.49) Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (15:32.231) So what would you say when you're working with talent? time is precious these days, so I imagine that you probably don't have as much time to work with talent, let's say on a job or an audition, as you would. What are the types of things that you find you're telling your talent to do most in terms of, know, either following direction better or their performance-wise? What are the kind of tips or tricks that you're speaking to most? Luanne Regis (15:40.437) Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Luanne Regis (15:59.487) Yeah. Well, it does vary from project and script to script, obviously, but a lot of it is what I just said, you know, creating that story, creating that narrative. A lot of times, and this specifically relates to commercial copy, a lot of times you get a script and you have no idea what the storyboards are. You have no idea what the visuals are. You just have maybe two or three lines and you sort of have to put it together. At that point, you have to make a very specific creative choice. This is the story I'm going to tell. Anne Ganguzza (16:02.171) these days. Mm. Anne Ganguzza (16:18.566) Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (16:25.562) Mm-hmm. Luanne Regis (16:27.957) So that's one tip and we just spoke about that. There's a lot of non-announcery, non-polish, non-slick directives nowadays and I always have to tell my clients, so here's what I want you to do. I don't want you to think about yourself on mic. I don't want you to think about yourself up there as a speaker or as an announcer saying something. I want you to sit and talk to a friend at a bar and you say what you need to say and you come from that place. so that we can get you conversational, we can get you casual, and we don't have you coming out of the box like you're making a grand announcement. A tip, a trick I use sometimes is I will have them slate their name after they've done their session, after they've done their audition, because once you slate your name, Luanne Regis, you sort of go into this, okay, I'm here, I'm announcing mode, I just want you to tell me what you have to say on your copy, you can save the slate for later. So that's just one of the tips that I use. Anne Ganguzza (17:05.296) Sure, sure. Anne Ganguzza (17:17.808) Right. Anne Ganguzza (17:25.06) Mm-hmm. Luanne Regis (17:25.375) you know, the conversational thing, just sort of like bring it back home. If it's something that I feel they need to be a little bit more intimate with, I give them situations like, I want you to read this bedtime story to your six year old, or I want you to sit with your child and have a one-on-one conversation with him or her. you know, I just give them a place from which to emote so that we can bring that emotion into the copy. Anne Ganguzza (17:48.752) Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (17:52.803) Speaking of emotion, find, for me, just on longer copy, because if you have a particular energy or emotion and you continue for over a minute or two or three, with that same energy, it doesn't necessarily allow the story to flow. And I feel that people might get into the rhythm of this particular emotion or this particular... Luanne Regis (18:03.958) Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (18:14.887) Energy and I feel with with any good story right energy in your story changes and evolves and it can evolve throughout like the course of one sentence even and the energy you start with in the beginning or the story that you tell in the beginning isn't necessarily the same story that's happening or evolving when you're halfway through or three-quarters of the way through and for a lot of for a lot of my students I find that you know if they're if they forget Luanne Regis (18:25.502) Absolutely. Luanne Regis (18:37.152) Right. Anne Ganguzza (18:44.119) about the story halfway through, then it starts to turn into this kind of just into this, let's news, news broadcast read or, you know, something like that. And so in the middle of the script, do you ever have to kind of redirect or give another scene to help this through? Or are you finding that for the most part, you're working with with top caliber actors that already are doing that or have done that? Luanne Regis (18:51.041) Yeah. Luanne Regis (19:09.279) Yeah, know what, an actor is gonna find his or her way, again, depending on the story that they want to tell. The seasoned actors, the really good actors understand how to flow in and out, how to make a change, or how to sort of navigate around certain things. And I'm glad you asked that question, because one point I really wanna bring to mind is sometimes when you're directing talent, I can't tell you. Anne Ganguzza (19:13.723) Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (19:18.042) Yeah. Luanne Regis (19:37.663) Yes, I can give you a line reading. Yes, I can tell you how to do it. But I want you to color it the way you would color it because that brings a certain uniqueness that no one else will do. You might put a pause in the middle of the copy for effect, or you could take a beat, or you could do a slight, And someone else will not necessarily do that. that... Anne Ganguzza (19:39.748) Yeah. Anne Ganguzza (19:44.613) Right. Anne Ganguzza (19:50.395) Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (20:02.822) Mm-hmm. Luanne Regis (20:02.827) Completely changes the way that copy gets conveyed to to the audience. So a lot of times it's it's what you do specifically and not me directing you into that read because I want it I sort of wanted to come from you I want you to bring that that authenticity to it because at the end of the day authenticity is what will May not book you the job, but it will have the producer go. Wait a second. What can we hear what? And that's what you want to do Anne Ganguzza (20:27.787) Mm, it might get you on the short list. Luanne Regis (20:31.357) Exactly. That's what I'm glad you said that I was seeing this exact same thing yesterday. It's like, yes, you want to book the job, but don't focus on booking the job. Focus on wowing whoever's listening, focus on making an impact. So maybe you weren't right for that job, but perhaps you bring you back in for something else. Anne Ganguzza (20:42.17) Yeah. Anne Ganguzza (20:48.133) Yeah, yeah. And also I think then you're really, especially if it's an audition that you're submitting to your agent or casting director that is very familiar with working with actors in regards to, well, okay, it can showcase right away that you're an actor. And if you're an actor, you'll be able to follow direction no matter what the direction ends up being. Cause I have a lot of times people will say to me, but that's not what I hear in the actual commercial. Luanne Regis (21:00.321) Mm-hmm. Luanne Regis (21:06.037) Yes. Anne Ganguzza (21:16.229) you know, it sounds completely different. And, you know, I'm always like, well, you know, it really depends on who's directing you at the time and what the client is listening to and what they hear in their head as being the way they want the copyright. So you have to be versatile enough to be able to take any direction. I've turned in for me as a coach, I've turned to almost saying, well, here, I'm coaching you on how to get the gig, not necessarily on the final product, because Luanne Regis (21:17.878) Thanks Luanne Regis (21:22.251) That's right. Luanne Regis (21:28.415) Yes, yes. Luanne Regis (21:45.429) Right. Anne Ganguzza (21:46.129) Coaching you to get the gig is gonna make you the most authentic actor that you can showcase in the first or second sentence. So for me, Luanne, coming in in the first or second sentence is so important with a connection to the copy. Talk to the importance of maybe that, the first few words that come out of the actor's mouth or in the copy, how important is that? Luanne Regis (21:50.145) That's right. Luanne Regis (21:58.719) Yes. Yes. Luanne Regis (22:10.145) very, very important because again, when I worked at Sound and Fury and we got 800 casting, 800 auditions from one casting, they're listening and they know right away if this person's gonna nail it or not. So you wanna come in just hitting the mark immediately. even, obviously I don't have 800 clients, but you see that process with a casting director. They don't have the time to listen to the entire script if they feel you didn't hit it within the first. Anne Ganguzza (22:24.079) Mm. Anne Ganguzza (22:28.027) Mm-hmm. Luanne Regis (22:39.929) Or maybe not even hit it if you didn't do something in the beginning that made them go. let me keep listening because time is money and they do have to get through all of these these auditions and the same to a certain extent with me I mean I listen to every single audition all the way through but I know by the second or third line if someone has nailed that piece of copy or not just because obviously I have the the experience in the years of the instinct but again, it's that You can't put your finger on it. It's that je ne sais quoi. It's like, yeah, let me keep this. wow, she did that? Okay. It really is important to nail whatever you want to nail at the beginning of the copy as opposed to saving your best for last. Anne Ganguzza (23:24.047) Yeah. Now, I love that you said you listen to the auditions all the way through. Now, why? Why do you do that? Luanne Regis (23:32.085) For several reasons. One, and you said something that I wanted to sort of bring back to the forefront, so I'm glad you asked that question. A lot of times, again, I'm a casting, I'm sort of a casting director when I age, because I'm putting people on stuff and I'm wondering, is she right for it, is he right for it? I have to listen throughout the whole thing. One, because it's my client and they've done the audition and I need to hear what they did, they may not be right for it. Anne Ganguzza (23:33.732) Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (23:48.848) Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (23:54.715) Mm. Luanne Regis (23:58.805) That way I know, you know what, I'm not gonna put him or her on this anymore because I don't think they're right for it. Or I hear something that they do and I think, you know what, I've got something else that, I've got a different role that I think she's right for. I don't think I put her on the right role. I think I need to get her on this other one. So it gives me a clue. It clues me into what my clients can do, what they can't do, even as well as I know them, even as much as I know their range. Anne Ganguzza (24:04.314) Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (24:23.494) Mm-hmm. Luanne Regis (24:25.481) I still am learning a lot about them as we go along. So it behooves me to listen to everything that they do. Anne Ganguzza (24:33.53) so interesting. I love that you listen all the way through because it shows that you really care and that you really care about your clients and you care about making the best fit and really choosing the best person for the job. That just requires a lot of, think, integrity and I love that. I think that's amazing. Plus, I think it's so interesting because maybe even... Luanne Regis (24:36.417) Mm-hmm. It does, yeah. Yeah. Luanne Regis (24:47.359) Yeah. Luanne Regis (24:52.883) Yeah. Anne Ganguzza (24:57.946) You know, people that you've known for a long time, I mean, we continue to grow and evolve and learn and discover. I find with myself, like, I discover new things about myself and it impacts, right, my acting in the booth. And, you know, in lots of different ways where all of a sudden I'll be like, well, gosh, I've been doing it like this for years and goodness, I should have maybe thought this way. And it just will bring something different out in me, which is kind of cool. And so that's just kind of being the lifelong learner sort of. Luanne Regis (25:02.678) Yes. Luanne Regis (25:12.607) Yes. Luanne Regis (25:27.05) Yeah! Anne Ganguzza (25:27.483) you know, always trying to grow my skills and craft. And you think like, well, have I reached this point? Well, now I've done it and I'm an actor. But I feel like you never quite reach the point where you're never not learning. Luanne Regis (25:31.583) All right. Luanne Regis (25:42.129) No, you always are learning and you're always trying new things and I'm always learning things about clients. I'm like, I didn't know you did that. That's good for me. I can sell you in a different way now. it's a learning process on both ends. Anne Ganguzza (25:49.508) Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (25:53.05) Yeah. Yeah. Anne Ganguzza (25:59.142) So the sell, okay? I wanna talk a little bit about the sell. When you're trying to sell a talent, what is it when you're communicating with a client for a particular spot? So what's involved in the sell of it on your end? I'm just curious because I've never, I mean, I've cast people, but I've never really been had to like, hear my choices and then the client will ultimately make the... the end result, but when you're really trying to sell a talent, like what goes, what sort of qualities are you selling in the talent? Luanne Regis (26:36.605) So you're talking about me selling to a buyer a casting director or okay? So then it would it depends on if it's the buyer's a casting director or if the buyer is the actual buyer the producer the the ad agency or something You know if it's a casting director. It's because I want that person to understand He can do this what you're asking what you're asking for me to cast for you This guy can do this so I need you to Anne Ganguzza (26:39.876) Yeah, to a buyer, yes, yeah. Anne Ganguzza (26:45.766) Mm-hmm. buyer, right, Yeah. Luanne Regis (27:05.161) I send links, send if it's stand-up comedians they're looking for, I send a link to their stand-up. One of many different ways I keep all of my auditions, so I will curate a specific sample of voices so that they can hear. For instance, if they're looking for something specific, I go back and I pull auditions that they've done for that specific character and I said, listen, here's what he's done for me in the past. That's one tool I use to sell. Anne Ganguzza (27:20.75) Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (27:32.622) Mm. Mm-hmm. Luanne Regis (27:32.833) And that's to a cast director if I want to convince her that this client can audition for her on a project if it's a buyer the actual buyer the producer the ad agency or Yeah, well, it would be the producer of an ad agency because if it's animation is it's casting directors You know again, it's showcasing what they've done before showcasing the stuff that they've done showing them listen to this Anne Ganguzza (27:40.218) Got it, got it. Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (27:48.357) Yeah, yeah, yeah. Anne Ganguzza (27:55.206) Mm-hmm. Luanne Regis (27:59.647) I know you're looking for a guy that can do this. Listen to him right here. He's done this before. He's auditioned for this before. He's actually booked this before. Here's a spot that he's done. And you might want to listen to this. So that is, that's what I'm pushing when I'm speaking to producers. Sadly, don't get, don't have, agents don't have that direct link to producers anymore. It's really become so remote now and remote, in the sense of remote recording, but. Anne Ganguzza (28:12.003) Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (28:16.624) Got it. Luanne Regis (28:27.433) remote in the sense of we're far removed from these producers. I used to be able to pick up the phone and call a producer at Leo Burnett and say, listen to Nancy, she's really great for this. You want to hire her. And they would hire her. But they themselves, the producers, they're removed as well from their clients. Now it's the client, Walmart, that has to make the decision. The producer used to be able to make the decision before. Anne Ganguzza (28:30.181) Yeah. Anne Ganguzza (28:47.59) Sure. that's a, I'm so glad you made that distinction because I think for a lot of voice actors, they don't really know what happens once they submit that audition. then what is, like what's, how does my audition traverse, you know, to either get to the ears of the person who's hiring and who is the person that's hiring, right? You know, because I think if you're my talent agent, right, and I'm auditioning for you. Luanne Regis (29:03.478) Yes. That's right. Luanne Regis (29:11.638) Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (29:17.219) What I love and what I've heard from you is that you must have a little file of me where you're keeping all my good auditions and you're keeping all the spots that I've done and I like that, right? You didn't just trash my audition if I didn't work for that particular spot, but you're like, okay, so you've got like bits and pieces of me there. And then, so if you're working with another, let's say, casting director, right? You can then send those files and sell me in that way. But then if you're actually talking to the client directly, Luanne Regis (29:22.527) Yes. Yes. Luanne Regis (29:28.619) Nope, keep everything. Luanne Regis (29:43.236) Right. Anne Ganguzza (29:47.342) Which is something I'm like, well, I've not been in this process. I speak with my clients directly, but probably not on the scale that you do because you're working on a broadcast scale. So I have a client that I've worked with for years and they'll ask me, who do you think would be good to do this for me? And I can refer, which is. Luanne Regis (29:55.937) you Luanne Regis (30:00.394) Right. Luanne Regis (30:05.569) Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (30:09.817) on a small scale compared to what you do. Because you're talking to big time producers and agencies that have multiple projects going on. And so for me as an actor, I never quite know what happens once I submit that audition. So it's really nice that you just kind of explain that process. And the fact that you said you don't always get to talk to the producer like you used to be able to, which is what I sometimes I assume and I don't really know. Luanne Regis (30:11.457) Yes. Anne Ganguzza (30:36.548) you know, depending on the agency, depending on who it is and what your relationships are, which I think it comes all down to relationships. But you're right, now even the producer is removed because it really comes down to like, let's say the client Walmart or whoever that might be. So that's a very good thing to know from my perspective. Luanne Regis (30:42.518) Yes. Luanne Regis (30:53.621) And I'll tell you the reason, I'll tell you the reason for that, Anne, and I want to make sure people understand this because it was a very drastic change. think the reason that I was able to, first of all, be able to pick up the phone and call a producer and they would actually book, or the producer would call me and say, who do you have for this? We need to cast this job right away. Who do you have? book David Pasquese. He'd be great. And they would hire him. So how many ever years, 10, 15 years ago when, you know, the big Anne Ganguzza (31:09.666) Mm. Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (31:15.611) Mm-hmm. Luanne Regis (31:23.113) ad agencies, the DDB Needhams, the Chiat Days, you the big ad agencies, they had the bulk of the work, they had the majority of the work. And as time went by, these smaller agencies started picking up work. So the ad agency now sort of lost the power to be able to make that decision because they themselves are trying to hold on to their accounts. So they no longer can say, I can hire you for this Walmart voiceover. Anne Ganguzza (31:25.37) Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (31:29.821) mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (31:41.527) Mm-hmm. Yes, yes, yes. Makes sense. Luanne Regis (31:49.953) they now have to check with the head of marketing or whomever at Walmart. That never used to be the case. They used to be able to pull that trigger and go, great, let's hire him. That's no longer the case. And I do firmly believe it's because of that change over in, in work, a lot of ad agencies lost clients, a lot of ad agencies are afraid of losing their clients. So they're really at the disposal at the mercy of their clients to make every single decision. Anne Ganguzza (31:52.944) Sure. Anne Ganguzza (32:20.359) That's very interesting and that really speaks to this, think also the size of the industry over the years that has really increased greatly. Luanne Regis (32:21.248) Yeah. Luanne Regis (32:25.183) Yes, yes. It has, yeah. No, it has. You've had a lot of these smaller or maybe ad execs from ad agencies sort of offshoots and go off and start their own small companies, and they're now getting the big jobs. They're now getting the big work as opposed to those big multimedia conglomerate ad agencies that they're not really getting those accounts anymore. Anne Ganguzza (32:41.616) Sure. Anne Ganguzza (32:46.544) Right? Anne Ganguzza (32:51.686) Well, and now also I think technology, mean, gosh, technology has certainly evolved over the years. And now a lot of times, like you said, you'd meet in the, and I from back in the day when I would go to a studio for a callback, and gosh, that's almost not the case too much anymore. But I miss the days when you would see all your voiceover friends in the lobby. And even though you'd kind of be a little bit nervous, you'd all be like catching up and seeing people you hadn't seen in a while. Luanne Regis (32:55.179) Yeah. Luanne Regis (32:59.188) It has. Luanne Regis (33:09.491) I know. Luanne Regis (33:14.185) Yeah. Luanne Regis (33:19.137) Yeah. Anne Ganguzza (33:21.375) And I kind of miss that. with the digital evolution and people having their home studios and the internet and I think a lot of those agencies too, mean, went online, am I not correct? Yeah, yeah. Luanne Regis (33:23.497) Yeah. Luanne Regis (33:34.943) They sure did. They sure did. Yeah, they really did. And to speak a little bit, I'm just going to hear my pet peeve about that. Again, I remember a day when ad agency would hire a studio here, hire a studio in Chicago, hire a studio where they are, and they would connect. Now that cost, because we've had a situation like the pandemic where everyone sort of had to get set up to record from home, a lot of ad agencies haven't gone back to that, gone back to hiring studios. Anne Ganguzza (33:49.52) Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (33:59.366) Mm-hmm. Yeah. Luanne Regis (34:04.277) they figured out a way, wait a second, we don't have to hire a studio. We don't have to incur that cost. We can keep that budget under control and pass that cost on to the actor. That's one of my biggest pet peeves of the consequence of the pandemic where actors have now had to become engineers, incur their own costs for studios. I'm like, wait a second, you would hire a studio in New York and Los Angeles back in the day. We're like, how is that? Anne Ganguzza (34:29.489) Yeah. Luanne Regis (34:34.37) What do I know what you're doing. Anne Ganguzza (34:36.282) Yeah, and they're not necessarily, you know, claiming, I am correct in the assumption, they're not necessarily saying, well, hey, I've got a home studio. I should be charging for that studio. I should be tired. Theoretically, right, they are, but I don't know anybody that really, like, has a line item that says, hey, this is my studio cost, right? Luanne Regis (34:45.825) No! Luanne Regis (34:53.957) No, no, the actors sadly have had to fall in line, you know, and now we've gone, it's just everyone is now remote studio required, home studio required. I'm like, wait a second, you would hire a studio back in the day. I just think it's unfair because now the actor should be concentrating on his audition and he should be concentrating on the creative aspect. He should not be asked to upload stuff. He should not be asked to be an engineer in his own session. You know, it's just the way of the world now. Anne Ganguzza (34:58.35) Yeah, it got absorbed. Anne Ganguzza (35:03.504) Yeah. Yeah. Anne Ganguzza (35:23.567) It is such a luxury to be directed even in my home studio now. It's just, and it's lovely for, I will say at least they're Source Connect so that an engineer can take what I'm doing back here in my home studio and engineer it and I don't have to upload and he can just take it. That is a luxury. And also the fact of actually having a director is a luxury these days. And I love it. And I kind of wish we went back to it. Luanne Regis (35:27.403) Yeah. Luanne Regis (35:39.711) and do his own thing. Yes. Luanne Regis (35:47.198) Yeah. Luanne Regis (35:52.757) I know. Anne Ganguzza (35:53.33) And you never know, mean, maybe that will happen, maybe that will not, but I think in the end, right, is it not all driven by the customer, right, the client, like it's Walmart, like what do they want? And so ultimately, what type of voice are they gonna look for? How are they gonna hire? And I think that's something as a voice actor, we need to consider the business aspect of it, because how are we going to kind of shine in front of all of... it seems like obstacles, maybe not obstacles, but there's so many paths to getting hired these days, you know, and yeah. Luanne Regis (36:28.031) Yes, there are. And let me go back to a question you asked earlier about what happens when that audition goes off. And it's really important for actors to understand, because you don't book a job, that doesn't mean you weren't on a short list. That doesn't mean that you weren't listened to and someone was vying for you and that just, the client or whomever came in and said, no, let's go with a woman instead of a man. doesn't, you have... Anne Ganguzza (36:53.264) Mm-hmm. Luanne Regis (36:54.205) I have no idea what happens once it leaves my, you know, my coffers because no one says anything. And then you get on a short list and you have one of five on a short list and that's great, you're excited. And then it just goes away. But for me, that's a win. Like someone listened to you and someone put you on a short list and someone considered you for this job. And even beyond the short list, you don't know who listened and went, wow, I really like him. You know what I mean? It's like, there's so many. Anne Ganguzza (36:57.574) Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (37:08.42) Yeah. Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (37:20.496) Sure. Yeah, yeah, yeah. I love that you brought that up. Mm-hmm. Yeah. Luanne Regis (37:23.837) intangibles and actors need to understand that just because you didn't book a job doesn't mean you weren't right for it. They could have changed their minds, changed the specs, changed the age, changed the gender. All of those things sort of are out of your control. Anne Ganguzza (37:36.432) Yeah. Anne Ganguzza (37:39.791) Yeah, there's so many aspects that are out of your control. And I think that's one of the most important things that a voice actor can also do is try to understand that and not let the mental, like, my gosh, I don't know what happened, or I'm not good enough, or that self-sabotage, get to them. And I think that's one of the biggest challenges that a lot of voice actors face is imposter syndrome that, because they didn't hear anything, they assume, right? Luanne Regis (37:53.119) I know. Yeah. Yeah. Luanne Regis (38:00.788) It is. Luanne Regis (38:06.399) Yeah, that's right. And by the way, that's another aspect of my job as an agent, to sort of manage their expectations and manage their disappointments. I had an actress tell me last night, she said, you know, I'm really just very dejected and sort of tired and fatigued with these auditions. I haven't had a callback, I haven't had this, I haven't had that. And for me, you know, I need to... Anne Ganguzza (38:15.171) Mm-hmm. Anne Ganguzza (38:19.792) Mm-hmm. Luanne Regis (38:32.841) I do need to boost her up, at the same time, I do need to understand her frustration and it's real. So, you know, my job there is to sort of maybe go, okay, let me reevaluate, reevaluate, excuse me, what I'm sending her. Maybe I'm not sending her the things that she's really gonna nail because at the end of the day, as an agent, you don't want to keep sending an actor hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of auditions and they're not booking because that debilitates them. Anne Ganguzza (38:38.63) Mm-hmm. Yeah. Luanne Regis (39:02.207) So part of my job is almost like a therapist of sorts. It's sort of like manage how they feel. Okay, let's do this then. Let's sort of reevaluate what we send you. Let me pull back a little bit so that you don't feel burnt out. How can I help you? Because obviously I believe in her. I don't want her to just go silent and not do auditions, but I have to kind of hold her hand along the way. Anne Ganguzza (39:06.086) Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Anne Ganguzza (39:26.727) Right, Sure. Luanne Regis (39:30.187) That's another aspect of the voiceover agent's job, at least mine. Anne Ganguzza (39:31.706) Yeah. Yeah. I love it. this has been such a wonderful conversation, Luanne. thank you. Thank you. Well, it's been a pleasure. And I'll tell you what, I cannot wait to have you as a guest director for my group, for my VO Peeps guys. So make sure you take a look for that coming up soon. Luanne Regis (39:37.824) I love your questions, the way. Your questions are very pointed. Luanne Regis (39:47.711) Yes, I cannot wait. Yes. Luanne Regis (39:54.08) Yes. Anne Ganguzza (39:55.916) And with that, I will give a great big shout out to our sponsor, IPDTL. You too can connect and network like bosses. Find out more at ipdtl.com. Luanne, this has really been amazing. Thank you so much. It's been a pleasure. Luanne Regis (40:08.373) Thank you, Anne, for having me. I really do love talking about this stuff. Anne Ganguzza (40:13.146) Bosses, have an amazing week and we'll see you next week. Bye. Luanne Regis (40:16.033) Bye!  

Send us a textWalking with God is certainly an adventure, often marked by unexpected twists and turns along the way. In this episode, Mary Ann and Luanne talk about how God moves us from places, jobs and ministries -- even when we're happy where we are -- because He has something else for us to do. And then the ladies talk about how the Lord has led them, separately but simultaneously, to the decision that the time has come to wrap up recording new episodes of their Unquenchable Hope podcast. Their prayer is that the nearly 180 episodes of this podcast will continue to encourage others for many years to come, as all the episodes will continue to be posted on their personal websites, on the Unquenchable Hope Facebook page, and on most podcast apps.  Luanne's newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann's book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!” You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they've written, and read Mary Ann's newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at luannebotta@gmail.com and maryanncrum@gmail.com .

Send us a textAn iceberg sunk the Titanic, and the iceberg of anger can sink us, too, if we don't recognize that there are other emotions below the surface that need to be dealt with in the light of God's truth and healing grace. In this episode, Luanne and Mary Ann talk with Denise Mock, a life coach who teaches anger management courses to people who are compelled to be there by employers or the legal system because they crashed on the iceberg of anger. Luanne's newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann's book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!” You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they've written, and read Mary Ann's newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at luannebotta@gmail.com and maryanncrum@gmail.com .

Send us a textHave you ever felt like so much bad stuff has happened to you that you'll never be able to live a fulfilling, purposeful life that glorifies God? In this episode, Mary Ann and Luanne continue their conversation with Denise Mock, who shares how, with God's help, she chose not to allow several horrific experiences as a child and adult wreck her life.  Luanne's newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann's book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!” You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they've written, and read Mary Ann's newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at luannebotta@gmail.com and maryanncrum@gmail.com .

Send us a textWhat do you do when God allows things to happen to you that just don't match up with those wonderful Bible stories you heard as a kid in Sunday School? In this episode, guest Denise Mock talks with Luanne and Mary Ann about how God brought her through childhood sexual abuse, divorce, and rape to a life that truly is a picture of the unquenchable hope we can have in Christ. Luanne's newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann's book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!” You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they've written, and read Mary Ann's newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at luannebotta@gmail.com and maryanncrum@gmail.com .

Send us a textWho does Jesus call to follow Him? And where does He lead us? After looking at these two questions in the previous two episodes, Mary Ann and Luanne conclude the series by discussing at one more question: How does Jesus lead us?  Luanne's newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann's book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!” You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they've written, and read Mary Ann's newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at luannebotta@gmail.com and maryanncrum@gmail.com .

Send us a textDid you ever notice that when Jesus approached His disciples in the Gospel accounts and said, "Follow Me," they didn't seem to ask any questions? They didn't say, "You mean NOW?" or even "Where are You going?" They just left everything and followed Him. Here's the thing: He still wants that same whole-hearted commitment from His followers today. Join Luanne and Mary Ann as they talk about the kinds of people Jesus can lead  and where He wants to lead them.  Luanne's newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann's book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!” You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they've written, and read Mary Ann's newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at luannebotta@gmail.com and maryanncrum@gmail.com .

Send us a textThroughout the Gospels, one of the things Jesus often said to those He encountered was simply, "Follow me." Some dropped everything and did just that, but others came up with excuses or just couldn't surrender something in their lives they knew Jesus was asking them to leave behind. In this first of a three-part series, Mary Ann and Luanne challenge us to consider this eternally important question: How about us? Will we follow Him, no matter what it costs?. Luanne's newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann's book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!” You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they've written, and read Mary Ann's newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at luannebotta@gmail.com and maryanncrum@gmail.com .

 In this episode of Hammer Lane Legends, hosts Brian Merkel, Brian Schipper, and Mike Dre chat with Luanne, a trailblazing female trucker, about her journey through the trucking industry. Luanne candidly shares her experiences as a woman in a male-dominated field, from navigating discrimination and life on the road to overcoming a life-threatening truck fire. She reflects on her transition back into trucking after a hiatus, touching on training challenges, maintaining her CDL, and the evolution of the industry. With stories of resilience, camaraderie, and empowerment, this episode offers a compelling look at the triumphs and trials of life behind the wheel. Support The Show KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane Gear: https://www.hammerlanelegends.com/gear Share Your Stories LEAVE A VOICEMAIL: 515-585-MERK(6375) EMAIL US YOUR STORIES: hammerlanelegends@gmail.com Website: www.hammerlanelegends.com Follow The Show YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5TWlB5Yqx8JlQr3p3bkkMg Facebook: www.facebook.com/hammerlanelegends Facebook Fan Group: www.facebook.com/groups/hll Instagram Desktop: www.instagram.com/hammerlanelegends Instagram Mobile: @hammerlanelegends Twitter Desktop: www.twitter.com/HLLPodcast Twitter Mobile: @HLLpodcast Follow The Team Brian Merkel Facebook: www.facebook.com/brian.merkel.94 Instagram Desktop: www.instagram.com/brianmerkeloffical/ Instagram Mobile: @brianmerkelofficial Produced by: Jason York Follow Jason on Instagram @jyorkofficial 

Tuesday marked our monthly visit with the New Hampshire Insurance Company. We were joined by the department's Supervisor for Property and Casualty Compliance, Luanne King. Also, our Hockey East correspondent John Leahy returned to discuss UMass-Lowell's victory in the first Coachella Valley Cactus Cup in Palm Springs, California.

Send us a textWhy do we stay stuck in habits, thought patterns, and lifestyle choices that actually harm us and others? Simple: Change is usually hard. But it's also possible and in this episode, Mary Ann and certified life coach Denise Mock talk about how we can get out of the ruts that mess up our lives and relationships.  Luanne's newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann's book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!” You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they've written, and read Mary Ann's newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at luannebotta@gmail.com and maryanncrum@gmail.com .

Send us a textLuanne was traveling, so in this episode Mary Ann called on her friend Denise Mock to be her co-pilot ... or in this case, co-coach. In addition to being a wife and mom, serving on their church staff, and working with newly released prison inmates, Denise is also a certified life coach and she explains why she loves helping others feel seen, heard and valued.  Luanne's newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann's book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!” You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they've written, and read Mary Ann's newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at luannebotta@gmail.com and maryanncrum@gmail.com .

Merry Christmas Spoonies!! We hope you enjoy this Christmas special with a wonderful friend, Luanne. Luanne shares with us some tips and tricks of gathering as well as some of her family traditions now and throughout the years. We enjoyed talking with her and hope it will warm all of your hearts too and give you a little encouragement as you wrap up this holiday season. Hope you all have a Merry Little Christmas full of joy and "sprinkles"!!

In this episode, Molly Gamble is joined by Luanne Thomas Ewald, MHA, FACHE, President and COO of CS Mott Children's Hospital and Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital. Luanne discusses transformative initiatives, including a statewide maternal health network, innovative behavioral health programs for adolescents, and the expansion of accessible care through partnerships and technology. She shares her perspective on the evolving role of leadership in addressing critical healthcare challenges and shaping the future of maternal and pediatric care.

Send us a textIs anyone missing from your nativity scene this Christmas? Well, our special guest, Denise Mock, says she wants to add figurines of Zecharia and Elizabeth to hers. The unlikely parents of John the Baptist, "Zech and Lizzie" experienced a miraculous pregnancy just months before Elizabeth's cousin Mary did, and likely provided encouragement, security and confirmation to the young woman who was chosen to be the mother of Jesus. And as Denise points out, that story is loaded with encouragement for us today. Luanne's newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann's book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!” You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they've written, and read Mary Ann's newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at luannebotta@gmail.com and maryanncrum@gmail.com .

Season 3 already? This week, we resolve cliffhangers, Hank is a afraid of propane, Luanne has a crisis, and Bobby learns about death. Thanks for watching - we're excited to be here for a third season with y'all!Subscribe on all of our other channels!YouToob: https://www.youtube.com/@HillKingsPodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ls1a1i...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillkingspod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hillkingspod?...You can email us your questions at hillkingspod@gmail.comScreenshots courtesy of: https://fancaps.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textEver wondered if your prayers make a difference? Isn't God going to do what He's going to do anyway? These are just some of the hard questions Mary Ann and Luanne discuss in this episode with their guest, Pat Kenney. Pat, who for many years served as a leader in the international ministry, Moms in Prayer, shares simple but profound insights into why communicating with God is so essential in the life of a Christ-follower. Luanne's newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann's book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!” You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they've written, and read Mary Ann's newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at luannebotta@gmail.com and maryanncrum@gmail.com .

Guest Luann Horobin is one of 1700 ICF Master Coaches who serves clients as an Executive and Leadership Transformational Coach and Consultant. Having been raised on a farm, the core values of work and community have been her guiding life principles. Yet, when facing life and career transitions, a pivotal point was learning how to achieve ambitions, not by working harder but by adopting a different mindset. Luann's dive into the science of transformation led to her customized coaching of breakthroughs that achieve ambitions, make better decisions, and put zest into life without stress. Summary In this episode, Jeff speaks with Luann Horobin, a coach specializing in mindset, neuro coaching, and vertical development (see below). Luanne explains how understanding brain chemistry and mindset shifts can help individuals overcome inner resistance and unlock their potential. She introduces the concepts of the "red brain" (triggered by stress and fear) and the "green brain" (fostering creativity and decision-making) to illustrate how words and feedback impact brain function. Luann emphasizes the importance of reframing resistance as feedback and highlights the power of vertical development, which shifts underlying thought patterns to achieve lasting growth. They also explore combating ageism and rediscovering personal values, encouraging listeners to focus on their unique strengths and contributions. Three Takeaways Reframing Resistance: Recognizing resistance as feedback can help individuals shift their mindset and embrace growth opportunities. Vertical Development: vertical development refers to the process of fundamentally transforming the way we think, perceive, and approach challenges rather than just adding new tools, skills, information, or knowledge, which defines horizontal development. Combating Ageism: Focusing on personal strengths and unique contributions helps combat limiting beliefs and rediscover value at any stage of life. Social Media LinkedIn:  https://ca.linkedin.com/in/luannhorobin

Send us a textIn Part Two of this series about prayer, guest Pat Kenney joins Luanne and Mary Ann and explains in a wonderful way why "why?" isn't really the best question to ask God when we don't understand what He's doing or allowing in our lives.  Luanne's newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann's book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!” You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they've written, and read Mary Ann's newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at luannebotta@gmail.com and maryanncrum@gmail.com .

Send us a textBefore Mary Ann and Luanne were forced to take an unexpected (and unwanted) two-month break from podcasting, they posted the first of a three-part series on prayer. They want to rerun that first episode before they jump into part two. The series features an interview with their friend Pat Kenney. In part one, Pat talks about her experiences working with an organization called Moms in Prayer and how she saw her prayers for one of her daughters turn that young lady's life around. Luanne's newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann's book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!” You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they've written, and read Mary Ann's newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at luannebotta@gmail.com and maryanncrum@gmail.com .

Happy Thanksgiving Big Wigs!! We're so grateful to each and every one of you who listens to our show, likes our videos, and makes us feel special every single day! We hope you're holding space for all of your favorite things today. This week, we absolutely get into Anna's review of Wicked, Andreas weekend at Bravo Fan Fest, our Thanksgiving plans, Luann making out with Hugh Grant in the Hamptons, Delta's plans to serve shake shack, Kelly Ripa trying to set up Scarjo's twin (she has a twin?!) weirdest plane foods we've witnessed, the new changes to Vanderpump Rules, and more! Plus we have a few special guests stop by to address the latest with Kristin Cavallari and her DM from Scott Disick. Kris Jenner gives Kristin some advice on what is going on with Scott. It's a hilarious episode and we're thankful to get to do this!! Cheers to you and the fam, love you Big Wigs! Check out our stuff on Youtube now too!

November 28, 2024 ~ Luanne Thomas Ewald, COO U of M Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital joins Paul W Ahead of the 98th Annual America's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Send us a text"Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones" ... Most of us have heard the song and most of us have felt like "dem dry bones" during difficult seasons of our lives. But what do we do when we feel like dry bones? As Mary Ann and Luanne continue sharing some of the challenges that kept them from recording podcasts for a couple of months, they offer perspective and hope that God is always working to bring good things from our pain. Luanne's newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann's book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!” You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they've written, and read Mary Ann's newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at luannebotta@gmail.com and maryanncrum@gmail.com .

Send us a textIt's been awhile, but Mary Ann and Luanne are back now with tales of the strange and difficult paths they've been traveling the past couple of months. As they describe in this episode, the ladies have each been through the proverbial wringer and they share some of the insights and hope they've gleaned from the recent pain and chaos in their lives. (NOTE: The series on prayer will resume after this and next week's episodes.) Luanne's newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann's book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!” You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they've written, and read Mary Ann's newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at luannebotta@gmail.com and maryanncrum@gmail.com .

There's a lot going on in the Big Wig world between live shows, a major throwback moment, Bravolebrities and strict drug rituals. We start off recapping the All-Star Joan Rivers Tribute Show Anna attended. She details running into a particular tight leather dressed Cabaret Bravolebrity that was so welcoming and kind. Then we go down memory lane as Anna details her high school reunion that definitely didn't feel like a reunion. Most people dread going to a school function, but not when everyone's hot, not single, but ready to mingle. Plus she shows off her Senior portrait photo that is shockingly so on brand. Dre recently met a woman prepping for an Ayahuasca trip and you'de think she was training for a marathon with the extremely strict diet required. Also, who is headed to Miami for Bravo Fan Fest next week? Dre announces she's attending and hopes to see you all there! It's a BIg Wigs X Bravo crossover this week because Luanne and Teresa G stop by the studio to talk Luanne's top charting songs, dissolving lip fillers and cooking French VS. Italian Cuisines. Watch all previous Celeb Catch-ups plus Luanne and Teresa on Youtube and follow Anna & Dre for more content.

November 12, 2024 ~ Luanne Thomas Ewald COO of Mott Children's Hospital talks to Sam Klemet in for Paul.

November 8, 2024 ~ Mike Land, Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio Region President for Huntington National Bank, and Luanne Thomas Ewald, COO of C.S. Mott Children's Hospital & Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital, join Guy, Lloyd, and WDIV's Karen Drew at the Parade Company's Pancake Breakfast, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.

I'm a housewives fan - well, if I'm being honest, I have been religiously loyal to Beverley Hills and now the reboot of NYC, however I knew this would be a biggy for any Real Housewives fan. So I put in the work of consuming 13 series of RHONYC to learn about the one, the only Countess Luann. And goodness me, I'm glad I did!There's many firsts on this episode: having a Countess on, having one of my friends come over to listen, and also having to nip out mid recording for a daughters school choir performance due to our dear Luanne being rather tardy (‘the traffic was awful' – that's the effect of a housewife!)The iconic singer, model, etiquette pro, author & TV personality came over to New Cross looking fabulous in, well, of course Jovani! I fed her some boiled chicken (more delicious than it sounds) & mum made a strudel.She told us all about her friendship with Tilda Swindon, her love of caviar on a potato, her parents regimented sex life & whilst I had to pop out, Luann chatted to mum about growing up as a family of 7 (!) in Connecticut. This was a wild one but a GREAT one! Enjoy!Luann's upcoming show ‘Countess Cabaret' comes to the UK in February – tickets are on sale now. you don't want to miss it. It was Chic, C'est la Vie, C'est Bon x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Randy Ross is a compelling communicator, craftsman of culture and bestselling author of multiple books, including his latest book entitled, Fireproof Happiness: Extinguishing Anxiety & Igniting Hope. Working with brands like Delta Airlines, Darden Restaurants, GE Appliances, McDonald's, Panasonic, Cox Communications, Compass Group, Chick-fil-A, Berkshire Hathaway and the Intercontinental Hotel Group, he has inspired and enabled countless people to find new passion and purpose in their work, work better together in teams and have greater influence and impact. When people like what they do, they do it better. When people like those they do it with, they work better together. When they like the impact they're having, they find meaning and fulfillment in what they do. Dr. Ross helps them find their personal passion, while building healthier relationships and pursuing a purpose beyond self. As the CEO of Remarkable and a former Chief People Officer, Dr. Randy Ross utilizes his experience to engage audiences worldwide with his keen insight and contagious humor. He is a messenger of practical wisdom and needed hope, untangling the biggest challenges facing today's business leader, tomorrow's workforce and the future marketplace. He lives with his wife, LuAnne, and four children in Atlanta, Georgia. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Dr. Randy Ross: Website: DrRandyRoss.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrRandyRoss Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_randyross/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrandyross/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1651578466 *E – explicit language may be used in this podcast.

Send us a textMary Ann and Luanne sit down with their friend Pat Kenney to talk about the subject of prayer. In this first episode of a three-part series, Pat shares about her experiences working with an organization called Moms in Prayer and how she saw her prayers for one of her daughters turn that child's life around. Luanne's newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann's book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!” You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they've written, and read Mary Ann's newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at luannebotta@gmail.com and maryanncrum@gmail.com .

Send us a textDo we have the joy, joy, joy, joy down in our hearts (as the old song goes)? Well, as Mary Ann and Luanne discuss on this episode, we can have, IF we've placed our faith in Jesus Christ and His atoning death on the cross. Mary Ann comes armed with her bullet points as the ladies talk about the sources and benefits of tapping into the joy God promises His followers. Luanne's newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann's book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!” You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they've written, and read Mary Ann's newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at luannebotta@gmail.com and maryanncrum@gmail.com .

Send us a textIs God's highest priority for us to be happy? Does the Bible even promise happiness? Are happiness and joy the same thing? These are some of the questions Luanne and Mary Ann tackle in this episode.  Luanne's newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann's book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!” You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they've written, and read Mary Ann's newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at luannebotta@gmail.com and maryanncrum@gmail.com .

David Yontef from Behind The Velvet Rope joins the podcast today to chat all things Bravo. Including Bethenny's dumb hamptons rant that the hamptons aren't just for rich people, black and hispanic people live there too. Luanne tells David her thoughts on Bethenny and their own ongoing feud. RHONJ wasn't going to do a reunion but is now doing a modified version, what changed? And, Ariana Madix lawsuit drama heats up!!! Show is sponsored by: BUY YOUR Tickets to our ‘We Don't Want To Leave Our House Tour!' August 15, 2024 at 7:30pm EST! Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-dont-want-to-leave-our-house-pajama-tour-live-broadcast-tickets-939026532637?aff=oddtdtcreator The Sarah Fraser Show is now on TV! See exclusive interviews and behind the scenes content on VPR Peter Madrigal's NEW network realitynetwork.tv use code SARAH for $10 off your subscription  ***Visit our Sub-Reddit: reddit.com/r/thesarahfrasershow for ALL things The Sarah Fraser Show!!!*** Eu Natural on Amazon use code FRASER20 for 20% OFF the conception bundle for HER and HIM Eu Natural Gummy Fertility Aid use code FRASER20 for 20% OFF Conception for HER in strawberry gummy Honey Play Box adult toys for everyone! Use code TSFS for 20% OFF your order  Horizonfibroids.com get rid of those nasty fibroids! Mudwtr.com/tsfs use my link to get up to 43% OFF your entire order Nutrafol.com use code TSFS for FREE shipping and $10 off your subscription Oneskin.co use code TSFS for 15% OFF your fabulous order ‘You Probably Think This Story's About You!' NEW suspense/romance/mystery podcast out everywhere you get your podcasts. Listen and follow host @brittani.ard on IG VIIAhemp.com Get you hemp, THC, and non-THC products for anxiety, sleep wellness, and more use code TSFS for 15% off your order **Check out some of my FAVORITE things on Amazon Marketplace - especially if you're looking to get geared-up to start your own Podcast!!!** https://www.amazon.com/shop/thesarahfrasershow Advertise on The Sarah Fraser Show: thesarahfrasershow@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kirk and Luanne get remarried! However they unfortunately also get lost at sea on their honeymoon, which leaves Milhouse a broken soul. Who would've thought we'd ever see Milhouse as a genuine heartthrob? (Party Posse doesn't count!)We also do a taste test of Logan Paul's "Meta Moon" flavoured Prime, with sexy results...Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of exclusive content! Join the FFD family today at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Toon'd In! with Jim Cummings - spreaker.com/show/toond-in-with-jim-cummingsGoin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-The One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastTalking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldThe Office Talk - spreaker.com/show/the-office-talk-podcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcast--5828977/support.

In today's episode, I welcome Luanne Zurlo for an engaging discussion about dedicated singlehood in the Catholic Church. We explore the nuances between dedicated singlehood, consecrated virginity, and the secular world's concept of single life. Luanne shares her personal journey of discerning her vocation, the importance of deep prayer, and how she found peace and joy in her dedicated single life. We also delve into how one's vocation is a personal call from God and the significance of building a deep relationship with Christ. The episode touches on the challenges and blessings of this vocation and offers practical advice for those discerning a similar path. Throughout the conversation we explore the dynamic between vocation and state of life, the importance of trust and humility, and the hope and joy found in embracing God's call. Have thoughts about this episode? Join the conversation on Instagram. Please leave a rating and write a review! Websites mentioned in the show: Single for A Greater Purpose book

When East Orange, New Jersey police were called to the home of Virginia Wardlaw in late November 1909, they knew only that there had been an accident involving Virginia's niece, Ocey Snead. Once they'd arrived, however, officers discovered Ocey's body in an upstairs bathtub, dead from what appeared to be suicide by drowning.After just a few weeks of investigation, it became clear that Ocey's death was no accident. Suspicion quickly fell on Virginia and her two sisters, who were soon charged with Ocey's murder, which investigators believed was committed in order to collect on a large insurancepolicy.The murder of Ocey Snead was an undeniable tragedy, but her death was only the beginning of what would become one of the early twentieth century's most captivating crime stories. As detectives and the press dug deeper into the background of the three women accused of starving and drowning their niece, a bizarre story emerged that sounded as though it had been pulled directly from the pages of a classic southern gothic horror novel. And like any good gothic horror story, the trial of Virginia Wardlaw and her sisters was full of unbelievable twists and culminated in a shocking conclusion.Thank you to the Wondrous Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for Research!ReferencesNew York Times. 1910. "Alienists declare Mrs. Martin insane." New York Times, September 21: 6.—. 1909. "Bathtub mystery no murder, she says." New York Times, December 2: 2.—. 1909. "Bathtub principals are twice indicted ." New York Times, December 23: 4.—. 1910. "Miss Wardlaw dies; starved herself." New York Times, August 12: 1.—. 1911. "Mrs. Martin pleads to manslaughter ." New York Times, January 10: 2.—. 1910. "Mrs. Martin's cries halt lunacy trial." New York Times, November 8: 7.—. 1909. "Mrs. Snead's family full of fatalities." New York Times, December 9: 20.—. 1910. "Ocey Snead was drugged ." New York Times, January 21: 1.—. 1910. "Say Miss Wardlaw is dying." New York Times, August 11: 4.—. 1909. "The Snead msytery." New York Times, December 18: 12.Rife, Luanne. 2016. "The Black Sisters." Roanoke Times, December 1: 116.Roanoke Times. 1909. "Christiansburg woman is held." Roanoke Times, December 3: 1.West, Mike. 2009. "Fearless Confederate died mysteriously in NYC." Murfreesboro Post, February 15: 8.—. 2009. "'Sisters in Black' sour Ocey's domestic bliss." Murfreesboro Post, February 22: 8.Zierold, Norman. 1968. Three Sisters in Black. New York, NY: Little, Brown.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.