Podcasts about mannequins

Rejoignez-nous pour célébrer l'anniversaire d'un grand artiste de la musique pop, Billy Joel ! Dans cet épisode passionnant, nous plongeons dans les coulisses de la création de son célèbre titre 'Uptown Girl', sorti en 1983.Découvrez comment Billy Joel, alors au sommet de sa carrière, a puisé son inspiration dans sa vie amoureuse tumultueuse pour composer cette chanson emblématique. Apprenez comment il a su habilement naviguer entre ses relations avec les top-modèles Elle Macpherson et Christie Brinkley, sans oublier une jeune Whitney Houston, pour créer une ode à la femme de la haute société new-yorkaise.Vous serez surpris d'apprendre que la chanson devait à l'origine s'intituler 'Uptown Girls' au pluriel, avant que la femme de l'artiste, Christie Brinkley, ne lui fasse changer d'avis. Découvrez également comment le clip vidéo, mettant en scène Billy Joel en séducteur de garage, est devenu un incontournable de la pop culture des années 80.Que vous soyez fans de Billy Joel ou simplement curieux d'en apprendre davantage sur les coulisses de la création d'un titre culte, cet épisode saura vous captiver du début à la fin. Rejoignez-nous pour célébrer l'anniversaire de cette légende de la musique et plongez dans les secrets d'Uptown Girl !Notre équipe a utilisé un outil d'Intelligence artificielle via les technologies d'Audiomeans© pour accompagner la création de ce contenu écrit.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Send us a textWhat if healthcare professionals could practice high-stakes procedures hundreds of times before ever touching a real patient? Dr. Ryan Ribeira is making this vision a reality through virtual reality medical simulation.As both an emergency physician and the founder of SimX, Ribeira bridges the worlds of clinical practice and technological innovation. His journey began in quality improvement and patient safety, where he recognized that traditional approaches weren't creating the dramatic safety improvements healthcare needed. Looking to aviation's remarkable safety record achieved through simulation, he saw an opportunity to transform medical education using virtual reality.Traditional medical simulation centers face significant limitations – they're expensive, require dedicated space, and offer limited availability that typically restricts training to quarterly sessions. Mannequins can't display neurological symptoms or traumatic injuries, and capturing the psychosocial complexity of real patient interactions is nearly impossible. Ribiera's solution? Create virtual patients and environments that can be deployed anywhere in minutes.The impact has been transformative. Healthcare organizations using VR simulation have increased training frequency from quarterly to several times weekly. Modern headsets with improved refresh rates have largely eliminated motion sickness concerns, making the technology accessible to virtually everyone. The technology allows learners to experience rare but critical scenarios repeatedly, building muscle memory and decision-making skills without risking patient harm.Looking forward, Ribiera envisions AI-generated training scenarios, mixed reality combining physical task trainers with virtual overlays, and biometric monitoring that keeps learners in the optimal stress zone for skill acquisition. These innovations represent a fundamental paradigm shift from "see one, do one, teach one" to "see one, sim a hundred, then do one."For healthcare educators, administrators, and practitioners facing increasing patient volumes and staffing challenges, VR simulation offers a powerful solution for rapid, effective training. Join us as Dr. Ribiera shares his insights on this revolutionary approach to medical education and his vision for a future where patients never have to be someone's first attempt at a procedure.Innovative SimSolutions.Your turnkey solution provider for medical simulation programs, sim centers & faculty design.

durée : 00:03:33 - Les P'tits Bateaux - par : Camille Crosnier - C'est la question de Jean, 82 ans, qui n'est pas, comme habituellement dans l'émission, un petit curieux. En effet, il se demande pour quelles raisons les mannequins, dans les défilés, "font toujours une gueule comme si on les avait privées de sortie". - réalisé par : Stéphanie TEXIER

Just down the road from Washington, DC, is the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Virginia Triangle. Here, they tell the story of The Corps, from its founding to its future. Dr Larry Burke is the aviation curator, and he showed us what goes into telling the tale of Marine Corps aviation before handing off to the arms and armor curator, my buddy Jon Bernstein, to show us the gems in the rest of the museum.

Today we discuss times that you showed up uninvited, DNA Tests going bankrupt, the biggest TV show in the world & Lisa is onto Ryder's "mom manipulation". Ryder and Lisa are brought to you by Always Plumbing & Heating at www.alwaysplumbing.ca

This week, Sharifah talks about two very different and excellent books she recommends — a memoir about grieving during the pandemic and a novella about a killer mannequin. Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. Trust your reading list to the experts at Tailored Book Recommendations! The professional book nerds (aka bibliologists) at TBR have recommended over 160,000 books to readers of all kinds. Let TBR match you with your next favorite read! Simply fill out a quick survey about what you want more of in your reading life, and your bibliologist will scour their bookish knowledge to find three reads they think you'll love. Choose from receiving just the recommendations via email, or opt to have paperbacks or hardcovers delivered right to your door. Get started for only $18 at mytbr.co! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed A Living Remedy by Nicole Chung Night of the Mannequins by Stephen Graham Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some people keep promises. Some people watch good movies. I did neither this week and let my intrusive thoughts convince me to watch Desert Monster (China, 2022) on Hi-Yah, a self-important monster flick that tries to deny it's B-movie bonnafides. Thankfully, Grady watched a good movie, Oddity (Ireland, 2024) on Shudder, a chilling blend of creepy house and Jewish folklore. We mourn the impromptu passing of Melissa, who was abducted and devoured by flying meatballs. Also, was Little Nicky a good movie or a great movie? 

Ep57: #57 - Haunted Houses & Ghostly Goings on! Do you love a good ghost story? Curious about the paranormal?In this episode, we dive into the supernatural with renowned paranormal investigator Alison Oborn.As an author, researcher, and founder of Haunted Horizons Ghost Tours, Alison has spent over 35 years exploring haunted locations and uncovering eerie encounters.Alison shares spine-chilling stories, including:▶︎Growing up in a haunted house▶︎Toys moving on their own▶︎ ︎Communicating with spirits▶︎ ︎Ghostly encounters on jail tours▶︎Mannequins moving mysteriously▶︎The world's scariest locations▶︎Spirits speaking through the radio▶︎Paranormal investigation techniquesIf you love all things spooky, this episode is for you! Explore Alison's ghostly stories on YouTube:▶︎Indiana State Sanatorium - https://youtu.be/vNgrB_nxeTA▶︎Doll falling down stairs - https://youtu.be/kxP_la-Rl2U ▶︎Old Parkside Asylum Ghosts part 2- https://youtu.be/qUFoy7yRupc ▶︎Old Parkside Asylum Ghosts part 2- https://youtu.be/IZlH4uhlszg ▶︎GHOSTS of Proven Hall, Glasgow's MOST HAUNTED?- https://youtu.be/V11CD-CAXSo▶︎Bloopers- https://youtu.be/qAIkI8EubDM  #ghosttours  #ghoststories #hauntedhouse #spooky #paranormal #haunted #ghosthunters #paranormalinvestigation #paranormalactivity #spirits #ghosts #spirituality #hauntedplaces #spookyvibes #ghosthunting #scary #creepy

“Love is my law. Truth is my worship. Beauty and perfection is my life.”Girlfriend of Brian Jones. Friend to Andy Warhol. Muse to Richard Avedon, David Bailey, and Salvador Dali. She walked for Paco Rabanne and jet-hopped from New York, London, Paris, and Rome. Mannequins were made in her likeness. Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Panorama, Queen, she was in them all. They scandalized her Playboy shoot and called her a kook. She was even the first Black woman on a Vogue cover! But fashion history has forgotten her. The supermodel with an artist's soul, her name is Donyale Luna. Donyale and her story are endlessly fascinating - and you can hear it all on the new Dolls Pod, available wherever you stream your podcasts

More dressform options are now available from Mimiquins. Jaire and Mia have created - now get this - legs and arms options for their dressforms. On their website, you'll see the people who have now received their Mimiquins and why they chose their dressform for their sewing needs. Luke, the winner of the Great British Sewing Bee 2024 had his dressform created for his drag queen persona. In 2024 we heard Yvonne of The Wheelie Stitcher talk about her dressform for her seated makes. Many thanks to Tanya https://www.instagram.com/i_still_have_nothing_to_wear/ for her permission to use the photos of her mimiquin purchase. There's nothing Jaire and Mia won't try to create for their customers. The core of their dressform consists of sustainable cardboard.

Dans cet épisode, les animateurs discutent de la solitude ressentie par un poisson lune dans un aquarium japonais. Pour le réconforter, les soigneurs ont placé des mannequins devant son bassin, ce qui a permis de redonner de l'énergie à l'animal.Notre équipe a utilisé un outil d'Intelligence artificielle via les technologies d'Audiomeans© pour accompagner la création de ce contenu écrit.

durée : 00:03:33 - Les P'tits Bateaux - par : Camille Crosnier - C'est la question de Jean, 82 ans, qui n'est pas, comme habituellement dans l'émission, un petit curieux. En effet, il se demande pour quelles raisons les mannequins, dans les défilés, "font toujours une gueule comme si on les avait privées de sortie". - réalisé par : Stéphanie TEXIER

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Pat Angéli rend hommage à l'une des plus grandes figures de la musique pop des années 80 et 90 : George Michael. Décédé le jour de Noël 2016, l'artiste britannique a laissé derrière lui un héritage musical inestimable.L'épisode s'ouvre sur le titre 'Too Funky', sorti en 1992. Cette chanson devait initialement figurer sur l'album 'Listen Without Prejudice' de George Michael, mais il a finalement choisi de la garder de côté pour la reverser aux droits de la recherche contre le sida. Un geste solidaire et engagé de la part de l'artiste, qui souhaitait utiliser sa notoriété pour contribuer à la lutte contre cette maladie.Côté clip, George Michael a fait appel à une pléiade de top-modèles de l'époque, à l'instar de Linda Evangelista, Eva Herzigova ou encore Rosie de Palma. Mais les choses ne se sont pas passées sans accroc, puisque le chanteur s'est violemment disputé avec le co-réalisateur du clip, le célèbre styliste Thierry Mugler. L'animateur revient également sur l'année 2016, une année noire pour la musique qui a vu disparaître plusieurs icônes, à commencer par David Bowie en janvier, puis Prince en avril, et enfin George Michael le 25 décembre. Des pertes qui ont profondément marqué les fans et l'industrie musicale.Au-delà de l'hommage, cet épisode de 'Music Story' est l'occasion de replonger dans l'univers de George Michael, de découvrir les coulisses d'un titre phare de sa discographie, et de mieux comprendre l'engagement de l'artiste dans des causes qui lui tenaient à cœur. Un épisode riche en anecdotes et en émotions, à écouter sans plus attendre

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In this episode of Terror Talk Podcast, we're diving into the spines of our favorite horror books from 2024. From the haunting worlds of Diavola and Hex to the eerie pages of The Informers, Night of the Mannequins, Maggie's Grave, NOS4A2, and The Reformatory, we share our personal takes on these chilling reads. Equal time is given to each book as we discuss what captivated us, why they're worth your time, and how they stack up in the horror genre. Whether you're seeking recommendations or just love hearing about creepy tales, this episode has something for every horror book enthusiast. Diavola Hex The Informers Night of the Mannequins Maggie's Grave NOS4A2 The Reformatory Includes: Personal takes on the storytelling, themes, and atmosphere of each book. Recommendations for readers based on style, tone, and creep factor. Insights into what makes these stories stand out in the horror genre. Have you read any of these books? Which were your favorites, and which gave you chills? Let us know on our social media! Instagram: @terrortalkpodcast YouTube: TerrorTalk Podcast Facebook: Halloween All Year Long TikTok: dark.psychology.girls #TerrorTalkPodcast #HorrorBookRecommendations #2024HorrorReads #Diavola #HexNovel #TheInformers #NightOfTheMannequins #MaggiesGrave #NOS4A2 #TheReformatory #BookLovers #HorrorBooks 2024 horror books horror book recommendations Diavola book review Hex novel discussion NOS4A2 analysis Maggie's Grave review All music for Terror Talk Podcast is provided by Mannequin Uprising. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/terrortalk/support

Mannequins may be made out of plastic or fiberglass, but for retailers they're pure gold. Zachary Crockett strikes a pose. SOURCES:Stacie Bornn, vice president of sales, marketing, and creative at Fusion Specialties.Judi Henderson, C.E.O. and president of Mannequin Madness. RESOURCES:"How This Oakland Business Gives Mannequins New Life (Almost)," by Christopher Beale (KQED, 2024)."Nike's Controversial Plus-Size Mannequin Is a Brilliant Business Decision," by Kate Taylor (Business Insider, 2019)."A Glance at History of Store Mannequins," by Anne D'Innocenzio (AP News, 2014)."Making a Fashion Statement, With or Without Clothes," by Elisabetta Povoledo (The New York Times, 2011)."Stores Demand Mannequins With Personality (Heads Optional)," by Stephanie Clifford (The New York Times, 2011)."Body Design, Variable Realisms: The Case of Female Fashion Mannequins," by Sara K. Schneider (Design Issues, 1997).

On today's Newsroom Temperature Check, Lisa Dent and the Newsroom share their weird news and odd stories.

The best clothes are in your face!! Rerun Sunday!

Tous les week-end, découvrez de courtes histoires d'amours, tendres ou percutantes, pour engager de vraies réflexions sur l'amour. Dans cet épisode, plongez dans l'intimité de l'un des plus célèbres couples présidentiels. Comment conjuguent-ils amour et pouvoir ? Quelle place pour les premières dames dans les campagnes électorales et à la Maison Blanche ? Mannequins et hommes d'affaires au Kit Kat 1998, New York. La Fashion Week bat son plein. A cette occasion, l'entrepreneur Paolo Zampolli organise une soirée au Kit Kat, un cabaret de Manhattan. Sous l'éclairage tamisé, il y a du beau monde : les mannequins bavardent avec les stars du cinéma et les riches hommes d'affaires. Zampolli a convié à sa table deux magnifiques jeunes femmes, toutes deux top model. On lui annonce l'arrivée de Donald Trump, qu'il invite sans hésiter à les rejoindre. Une production Bababam Originals. Première diffusion : 13 novembre 2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The scariest cast yet. It's Spooktober (Don't think I can say that) on Does Anyone Else.

ABOUT RON THURSTON:LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rthurston/Websites:Retail Pride book: https://www.amazon.com/Retail-Pride-Celebrating-Accidental-Career/dp/1544515928OSSY: https://www.useossy.comRetail In America podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/retail-in-america/id1618323713 Ron Thurston's Bio:Ron Thurston's life mission is to celebrate, elevate, and empower the people and spirit of the retail industry.With over three decades of leading retail stores and operations for top American brands like Gap, West Elm, Apple, Tory Burch, Bonobos, and Saint Laurent, Ron has honed an extensive skill set in retail strategy, management, and innovation.In January 2024, Ron co-founded OSSY, a forward-thinking retail recruiting agency. This venture is dedicated to addressing the biggest hiring and recruiting challenges in retail, reinforcing Ron's unwavering commitment to the industry.As the best-selling author of RETAIL PRIDE, Ron inspires retail professionals to embrace their unique career paths. He also hosted the RETAIL IN AMERICA podcast and tour, journeying across the nation in an Airstream trailer during 2022/2023 to uncover and highlight the remarkable stories and individuals in retail.Ron also serves on the Advisory Boards of several rapidly growing retail tech companies, including Ometria, Butterfly, and YOOBIC, lending his expertise to drive their success.SHOW INTRO:Welcome to the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast.EPISODE 71… and my conversation with Ron Thurston, retail veteran, best-selling author, podcast host and man on a mission to celebrate, elevate, and empower the people and spirit of the retail industry.On the podacast our dynamic dialogues based on our acronym DATA - design, architecture, technology, and the arts crosses over disciplines but maintains a common thread of people who are passionate about the world we live in and human's influence on it, the ways we craft the built environment to maximize human experience, increasing our understanding of human behavior and searching for the New Possible.    The NXTLVL Experience Design podcast is presented by VMSD Magazine part of the Smartwork Media family of brands.VMSD brings us, in the brand experience world, the International Retail Design Conference. The IRDC is one of the best retail design conferences that there is bringing together the world of retailers, brands and experience place makers every year for two days of engaging conversations and pushing the discourse forward on what makes retailing relevant. You will find the archive of the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast on VMSD.com.Thanks also goes to Shop Association the only global retail trade association dedicated to elevating the in-store experience. SHOP Association represents companies and affiliates from 25 countries and brings value to their members through research, networking, education, events and awards. Check then out on SHOPAssociation.orgIn this 70th episode I talk with Samar Younes is a Beirut-born hybrid artist, futurist, and creative catalyst whose work embodies a transcultural approach. Ron Thurston has spent years opening stores for major internationally recognized brands and knows a thing or two about a career in retail. In our talk we dig into the shifting the mindset of retail being an accidental career to one of choice, about with you should be proud. We'll get to all that in a moment but first though, a few thoughts…              *                         *                         * Throughout my career in the retail design world I have often heard this statement “I never planned to be in retail”.And it's often said with some slight lilt of apology, that in a way somehow as an architect it was somehow not taken quite as seriously as the design of public buildings or housing or other things that architects with a capital “A” do.What's more, when I entered into the retail design world, quite by serendipity I might add, I came into the design of stores by way of visual merchandising. I was the resident architect of a small 4 personn design and visual merchandising consulting firm on 36th street just east of Park.Working with a couple of seasoned pros, I learned that visual merchandisers were often regarded simply as window trimmers and I don't think quite got the respect that they were due for the power they had in shaping the retail experience for customers. Often seen as the silent seller, visual merchandising was a key component to how the customer journey unfolded in a shopping experience. Mannequins and other displays in the store added that extra flavor to the store as a stage set in which the merchandise was the principal actor.Architecture wasn't unimportant, but it wasn't the be all and end all of the in-store experience. You could have terrific architecture but if you couldn't get your assortment planning right department layouts an in store messaging you were likely not to perform quite as well.It was through my first employer and mentor Joe Weishar of New Vision Studios in New York that I began to really understand the power of visual merchandising in the store designers toolboxand that it couldn't be simply left to be an afterthought but had to be integral to the initial strategic design thinking of how a store would be laid out. Where those special moments of surprise and delight would occur often had little to do with architecture but a lot to do with theatrics, art, marketing, graphics – in short, storytelling.Going back to that comment a moment ago about serendipity finding me and putting me firmly in the world of retail design, it does very much align with the often heard message that “I didn't plan to be in retail.” It is in fact true, that one now is an architecture I had no awareness and probably no interest in designing stores for a living.But, that said, I actually had no shame about being in retail.Retail combined all the things that I loved:stage set design, industrial design architecture, marketing, consumer behavior, trend analysis, fashion and advertising - all of these disciplines came together in the experience that a brand or retailer would provide for their customers.The fact of the matter is, that the exchange of goods and services otherwise know as ‘retail,' is one of the key cornerstones of cultures around the world. Exchange has always been tied with ideas and that makes it extremely powerful. And, these ideas change over time influenced by the comings and goings of merchants and trends and technologies. It seems to me, and this comes from someone who was educated trained and licensed as an architect, that retail locations are probably more frequented by the general population than are the major civic buildings that would have been typically called “architecture” in the past.Think about it, when was the last time that you went to a post office, a library, an Opera House, a government building, a church, synagogue, or mosque or a courthouse?When did you last walk the campus of a university or visit a museum?And I am sure that there are some of you who will say well I did all of those yesterday but I'd also hazard a guess that they would be in the minority.now, when was the last time you went to a store a shopping mall a department store or used your phone to buy something from Amazon or some other online company?The point here is that shopping is so deeply ingrained in our everyday lives that it's inextricably tied to how we come to understand the world around us. Shopping places therefore are important and even though many people who work in the retail space find their way there as a transition between the end of one semester and the beginning of another.Students or younger members of our society are not the only people who find meaningful work in retail and who ultimately end up building their entire careers around working for retailer or brand or some company in the design and construction industry who's connected to designing and building stores.And somehow our society has often placed a judgment on what type of retail you might likely be engaged in. I have often heard the position that price point of product is somehow equated to pride in a sales associate's work or price of products being a precursor to better service but this should not be the case. Experiences in retail stores should not be better if the products it sells are expensive. Service should be excellent across the product price spectrum of retail experiences.In fact we've all probably had experiences where being in high priced stores did not render necessarily better service.The point is that you need to strip away what you sell and deliver high levels of experience regardless of the product or the service that you're providing to your customers.Providing great service often has to do with how people connect to others and the level of emotional intelligence that sales associates bring to their job every day. Which also suggests that the way we train sales associates in customer interaction protocols might likely be less about the rubric of sequential steps on how to connect – first you do this, say that, then do this, and say that – but might likely be more effective if you train on why we all need emotionally resonant, empathic connection – how empathy is built into our collective DNA.And this is where my guest, Ron Thurston comes into the story.Ron suggests that empathy, curiosity and focus translate into every job in retail. He believes that we need to teach human connection rather than sales training. I would bet that most of us can spot the ‘sales pitch' a mile away. We could almost speak the script because we have been exposed to it too many times.Ron Thurston's life mission is to celebrate, elevate, and empower the people and spirit of the retail industry.Core to his philosophy is to stop referring to your career in retail as “accidental” because you diminish you own power. Its ok to say “I choose to be the best sales associate, leader or stock person and I am proud of my role in the world of retail.”With over three decades of leading retail stores and operations for top American brands like Gap, West Elm, Apple, Tory Burch, Bonobos, and Saint Laurent, Ron has honed an extensive skill set in retail strategy, management, and innovation.In January 2024, Ron co-founded OSSY, a forward-thinking retail recruiting agency. This venture is dedicated to addressing the biggest hiring and recruiting challenges in retail, reinforcing Ron's unwavering commitment to the industry.As the best-selling author of RETAIL PRIDE, Ron inspires retail professionals to embrace their unique career paths. He also hosted the RETAIL IN AMERICA podcast and tour, journeying across the nation in an Airstream trailer during 2022/2023 to uncover and highlight the remarkable stories and individuals in retail.I was happy to catch up with Ron Thurston after his key note presentation at the SHOP Marketplace event and sit down for a great talk…             *                         *                         *ABOUT DAVID KEPRON:LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/david-kepron-9a1582bWebsites:  https://www.davidkepron.com    (personal website)vmsd.com/taxonomy/term/8645  (Blog)Email: david.kepron@NXTLVLexperiencedesign.comTwitter: DavidKepronPersonal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkepron/NXTLVL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtlvl_experience_design/Bio:David Kepron is a multifaceted creative professional with a deep curiosity to understand ‘why', ‘what's now' and ‘what's next'. He brings together his background as an architect, artist, educator, author, podcast host and builder to the making of meaningful and empathically-focused, community-centric customer connections at brand experience places around the globe. David is a former VP - Global Design Strategies at Marriott International. While at Marriott, his focus was on the creation of compelling customer experiences within Marriott's “Premium Distinctive” segment which included: Westin, Renaissance, Le Meridien, Autograph Collection, Tribute Portfolio, Design Hotels and Gaylord hotels. In 2020 Kepron founded NXTLVL Experience Design, a strategy and design consultancy, where he combines his multidisciplinary approach to the creation of relevant brand engagements with his passion for social and cultural anthropology, neuroscience and emerging digital technologies. As a frequently requested international speaker at corporate events and international conferences focusing on CX, digital transformation, retail, hospitality, emerging technology, David shares his expertise on subjects ranging from consumer behaviors and trends, brain science and buying behavior, store design and visual merchandising, hotel design and strategy as well as creativity and innovation. In his talks, David shares visionary ideas on how brand strategy, brain science and emerging technologies are changing guest expectations about relationships they want to have with brands and how companies can remain relevant in a digitally enabled marketplace. David currently shares his experience and insight on various industry boards including: VMSD magazine's Editorial Advisory Board, the Interactive Customer Experience Association, Sign Research Foundation's Program Committee as well as the Center For Retail Transformation at George Mason University.He has held teaching positions at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), the Department of Architecture & Interior Design of Drexel University in Philadelphia, the Laboratory Institute of Merchandising (L.I.M.) in New York, the International Academy of Merchandising and Design in Montreal and he served as the Director of the Visual Merchandising Department at LaSalle International Fashion School (L.I.F.S.) in Singapore.  In 2014 Kepron published his first book titled: “Retail (r)Evolution: Why Creating Right-Brain Stores Will Shape the Future of Shopping in a Digitally Driven World” and he is currently working on his second book to be published soon. David also writes a popular blog called “Brain Food” which is published monthly on vmsd.com.  The next level experience design podcast is presented by VMSD magazine and Smartwork Media. It is hosted and executive produced by David Kepron. Our original music and audio production by Kano Sound. The content of this podcast is copywrite to David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design. Any publication or rebroadcast of the content is prohibited without the expressed written consent of David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design.Make sure to tune in for more NXTLVL “Dialogues on DATA: Design Architecture Technology and the Arts” wherever you find your favorite podcasts and make sure to visit vmsd.com and look for the tab for the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast there too.

Mannequins et hommes d'affaires au Kit Kat 1998, New York. La Fashion Week bat son plein. A cette occasion, l'entrepreneur Paolo Zampolli organise une soirée au Kit Kat, un cabaret de Manhattan. Sous l'éclairage tamisé, il y a du beau monde : les mannequins bavardent avec les stars du cinéma et les riches hommes d'affaires. Zampolli a convié à sa table deux magnifiques jeunes femmes, toutes deux top model. On lui annonce l'arrivée de Donald Trump, qu'il invite sans hésiter à les rejoindre. Quand Trump salue la tablée, nul besoin de le présenter : tout le monde connait le sulfureux promoteur immobilier. Et particulièrement les mannequins, ses conquêtes favorites qu'il collectionne à tour de bras. Pas vraiment étonnant alors que son regard se dirige toute de suite vers les deux femmes qui entourent Zampolli. Et plus précisément sur une d'entre elle : Melania Knauss, 28 ans. Sa future épouse et future première dame des Etats Unis... Une production Bababam Originals. Première diffusion : 13 novembre 2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Ruff Talk VR we are joined by James Hunt the Game Producer for Mannequin - a new VR multiplayer game from Fast Travel Games! Listen as we get to know James, his background in the VR industry, learn more about Mannequin, and more!Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at  https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrRuff Talk VR Discord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Store Link: https://www.meta.com/en-us/experiences/mannequin/7028027297235918/Store Description: Mannequin is an up to 2v3 Hide-And-Seek VR FPS multiplayer game.Two elite Agents hunt for Mannequins - shape-shifting aliens hiding in plain sight and blending in by posing as human statues.They ambush unsuspecting Agents, freezing them in place with a single touch. Agents use cutting edge tech to scan for Mannequins, then shooting to kill.They must decipher friend from foe. Hit a human and their gun jams, leaving them vulnerable. Last team standing wins in this frantic game of cat and mouse.THE WORLD STANDS STILLCrisis engulfs the globe. Select sites have frozen in time, turning people into motionless statues. An alien presence is behind these anomalies. Special Agents are dispatched to eradicate this threat before they become the next victims.STRIKE A POSEHunted by mankind, Mannequins use supernatural abilities to get the drop on Agents. Use your headset and controllers to pose and blend in among first responders. Strike when Agents least suspect, dashing forward and freezing them with a touch of a hand.EXTERMINATE THE ALIEN THREATAgents are on the hunt. Their EMF Readers point them towards Mannequins, but telling friend from foe is down to instinct. Not only is ammunition limited, but shooting a human jams your gun, giving Mannequins an opportunity to strike.WORK TOGETHER, DIE ALONETeamwork is essential. Strategize to seize energy extractors as aliens, letting you see an Agent's location. If you're not fast enough, Agents gain the upper hand.Send us a text to the Ruff Talk VR fan mail line!Support the show

Dr. Bridget Munro has always had a love for science and sport. So it's only natural that this path has led her into the role of Women's Research Lead at the Nike Sport Research Laboratory. Growing up in Tasmania, she spent her early years studying in biomechanics in Australia, before her and her family moved to Portland, Oregon to join the Nike team. Here, Bridget has played a major role in the ongoing investment in women-specific innovation. Bridget and the NSRL team test women's product with women's specific science and technology like the Nike “BraBot” which simulates breast movement and Haley, Nike's female-form thermal mannequin that assesses temperature and sweat zones during exercise. This series is presented by Nike who are championing athletes and supporting them throughout their journey with innovative product, meaningful experiences and services. The Female Athlete Project is excited to announce the 2024 TFAP Awards. These awards are set to amplify, recognise and celebrate Australian athletes' achievements in sports. Find out more: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/awards Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribe

Tammy saw an outfit on a mannequin over the weekend that would be perfect for her husband Kurt. She couldn't find any of the components on any rack and there were no employees in sight, so what did she do? She took it off the mannequin! What is the oddest thing you've done at a store that isn't usually allowed? 

Welcome to Season 6 of your favorite problematic podcast. In fact, this is your favorite problematic podcast's favorite problematic podcast! Herb Baumeister was one weird dude. All he wanted for Christmas was peanut M&Ms, world peace, and to strangle a whole bunch of gay men in the early 90s. What an ###hole.Support the showSubscribe to Wicked Gay on Patreon (Patreon.com/wickedgay ) for extra episodes and bonus content!You can find Wicked Gay on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok under “Wickedgaypod”.

"What have white dudes ever done for this country?"  We attempt to answer this question but fail miserably, because the two white dudes in the room (mainly Wiggins) are given over to apologizing for their heteronormity.  

Join the Anomaly Presents crew, the Podcastronauts, as they dive into David Schmoller's 1979 horror film 'Tourist Trap.' Recorded ahead of the Anomaly Film Festival in Rochester, New York, this episode dissects the film's unique elements, including its eerie mannequins, telekinetic twists, and the performance of Chuck Connors. They also explore the film's impact on the horror genre and share interesting production tidbits. Get ready for an animated discussion filled with laughter, insightful analysis, and some unexpected tangents!00:00 Introduction and Festival Details01:25 Diving into 'Tourist Trap' (1979)02:14 Exploring the Cast and Crew02:42 The PG Rating and Its Implications03:27 Mannequins, Wax Figures, and Horror Tropes07:16 Plot Synopsis and Trailer Breakdown09:58 Analyzing Key Scenes and Effects14:18 Character Dynamics and Performances27:22 Psychological Depth and Surrealism32:33 Musical Tension in the Film33:02 Davey's Creepy Persona33:39 Psychotic Break and Grudge35:07 Heavy Rain Video Game Comparison36:22 Podcast Voice Addiction39:06 Final Act Breakdown43:09 Mannequin Madness46:15 Book Recommendations56:33 Anomaly Film FestivalCheck out Anomaly on Social Media!www.anomalyfilmfest.comTwitter: @anomalyfilmfestInstagram: @anomalyfilmfestFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnomalyFilmFest/Join us for the Anomaly Film Festival November 6-10, 2024 at the Little Theatre in Rochester NY!Mentioned in this episode:Joe Bean CoffeeJoe Bean Roasters Joe Bean Coffee (@joebeanroasters) - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.comSweet Pea Plant Based KitchenBased in Rochester, NY @sweetpeaplantbased is a plant-powered kitchen creating transformative ways of wellness. Harnessing the power of food as medicine, we help you realize your happiest, healthiest self. Use promo code Lunchador15 for 15% off your order! https://sweetpeaplantbased.comLevel Up Coffee PodcastLevel Up Coffee Podcast: Level Up your coffee game. Wade Reed and Aaron Pascucci, two coffee professionals discuss coffee and the culture surrounding it. https://levelupcoffee.captivate.fm/Refined Taste with Dario & ChrisWeekly Live show where comedians Dario Joseph and Chris Thompson talk and laugh with representatives of Rochester, New York's food and drink scene.

Prepare to feel the love! Jennie's (sighted) husband, Yves, makes his annual appearance to review the pair's favourite shared low vision moments of the past year. They take you on a Las Vegas experience, walk through how they pick out new eyeglasses as a team, and ask “is my shirt inside out?”Highlights:Re-Introducing Yves Wermelinger – Jennie's Husband (00:00)Backyard Garden & Fish Pond (03:11)The Creepy Mannequins (04:48)Shopping for Glasses (11:03)Las Vegas & the Colossal Slot (17:02)The Punk Rock Museum (19:13)AREA15 (21:43)Sammy Davis Jr. & the Blind Joke (26:14)Deplaning Etiquette (29:54)The Hot Cucumber (32:35)Show Close (34:41)Guest Bio Yves Wermelinger is a bicycle technician and passionate tandem bike program volunteer with Blind Sports Nova Scotia. He enjoys gardening, the family dog & cat, and games of all kinds. He's a loving husband and best friend to host, Jennie Bovard.  Guest Description Yves is a man with light brown hair, parted on the side. He has blue eyes, a dimpled chin, and wears rectangular glasses. His button-up shirt is navy blue with a variety of filled beer glasses. In the background, various vintage items are on display, including Simpson's VHS box sets, an old TV & VCR, and framed hockey cards. Links: Area 15Punk Rock MuseumLVM International Albinism Awareness Day Special  Host description: Jennie is a woman with shoulder-length white-blonde hair, strong glasses with purple rims. She has very pale skin and wears light makeup. Her facial expressions are animated and she often speaks with her hands. She wears a small pink stud nose jewellery. The background includes two large bookcases, full of a variety of books, DVDs, toys, and nicknacks. About Low Vision Moments:Part story time, part comedy, part awareness driven, Jennie Bovard presents funny experiences that happen when you are blind or partially sighted. Jennie Bovard is a running, beer-drinking, thirtysomething with albinism. She loves trying all the things, making people laugh, and volunteering to create accessible sport and recreation opportunities in her community. Jennie, who has lived with partial sight all her life, has a diploma in film and TV production. Jennie lives in Halifax. About AMIAMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI's vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal. Learn more at AMI.caConnect on Twitter @AccessibleMediaOn Instagram @accessiblemediaincOn Facebook at @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca

Happy Tuesday! We are slowly but surely getting to the end of Christmas in July! This week we are covering Bob's Burgers with a Christmas episode that really took us by surprise! Come give it a listen!

Timecodes: 00:00 - DMP Ad :30 - Introduction :46 - The Film Facts 4:03 - The Pickup Line 5:33 - Cinematography 7:30 - Themes 12:58 - The expensive costume budget 18:24 - Head Trauma 20:48 - Smoochie, Smoochie, Smoochie 21:11 - Driving Review 22:20 - To the Numbers 24:26 - What are we watching Next Week   Next week's film will be House Bunny (2008)   Subscribe, Rate & Share Your Favorite Episodes! Thanks for tuning into today's episode of Dodge Movie Podcast with your host, Mike and Christi Dodge. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave a rating and review. Don't forget to visit our website, connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and share your favorite episodes across social media. Email at christi@dodgemediaproductions.com Need help editing or producing your podcast, let us help you. Also, you can get 2 months free on Libsyn click here: https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=SMOOCHIE

On this episode of The Cruz Show Podcast we talk about Jackie's self defense plan, her fear of mannequins + random jobs the Cruz Show did before radio & Hip Hop beefs. Very interesting episode, that gives you a peek into The Cruz Show origin stories

This holiday weekend, we're replaying stories from our Hidden Gems series about out-of-the-way secret spots in California - places you might want to visit on a road trip! How This Oakland Business Gives Mannequins New Life (Almost) You might not notice them, but mannequins can be found everywhere from the tiniest boutiques to Target. But what happens to these non-biodegradable figures when stores go out of business or styles change? In California, many of them end up at Mannequin Madness, an Oakland warehouse run by a woman whose mission is to keep mannequins out of the landfill. This Stretch of the Mojave Desert Plays the ‘Lone Ranger' Theme There's a road in the western Mojave Desert that's supposed to sound like the "William Tell Overture" by Rossini. Honda built the road back in 2008 as part of a TV commercial for the Civic. But it's seen better days. Reporter Clare Wiley headed out to Lancaster to make some music with her tires. Fort Bragg's Larry Spring Museum Preserves Creativity in California The tiny Larry Spring Museum is dedicated to a Mendocino County TV repairman who lived in Fort Bragg most of his life. He was an amateur physicist, a keen observer of nature and the items he left behind reveal his deep curiosity about the world. KQED's Katrina Schwartz takes us to this whimsical museum to learn more about the man behind it. This episode originally aired in February 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two mannequins walk into a science lab, and one's got a big tick problem. She can teach humans how to check for ticks. Also, researchers used citizen science observations and machine learning to understand where fireflies are and what they need to thrive.In Wisconsin, Mannequins Help Teach People How To Spot TicksNationwide, Wisconsin is a hot spot for Lyme disease. And cases are rising, as climate change and development alter how humans interact with the ticks that transmit this disease. In Wisconsin, cases reported annually have more than doubled in the last two decades.With tick season underway, tick checks are one of the most important ways you can prevent infection. I recently visited the Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector-borne Disease, which is housed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where researchers are using a new tool to teach people how to do tick checks — mannequins.Read the rest at sciencefriday.comProtecting A Flickering Symbol Of Summer NightsWhen people talk about watching fireflies, a common comment is “You know, I don't see as many fireflies as I used to.” Researchers are trying to figure out whether that impression is actually accurate, and which of the over 2,000 firefly species might be affected—and to do so, they need a lot more data. A recent paper published in the journal Science of the Total Environment used over 24,000 citizen science observations as well as machine learning models to try to better identify where certain species of fireflies can be found, and what types of habitat and climate they need to thrive.Dr. Sarah Lower, a firefly researcher at Bucknell University and a co-author of the study, joins guest host Annie Minoff to talk about some ways to protect fireflies near you, including preserving darkness and providing moist, permeable, natural soils for firefly larvae.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Janice Tam co-founder of TrueToForm joins Adam and Jordana to talk about a groundbreaking new fashion tool. 

  Hour 1 of the Tuesday May 21, 2024 edition of The Armstrong & Getty Show... What makes an addict? Mailbag... The exciting Costello testimony from yesterday's Trump Hush Money Trial... Katie Green as The Lead Stories!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Hour 1 of the Tuesday May 21, 2024 edition of The Armstrong & Getty Show... What makes an addict? Mailbag... The exciting Costello testimony from yesterday's Trump Hush Money Trial... Katie Green as The Lead Stories!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David and Ryan are joined by the dazzlingly talented Chris Barton, creature FX artist, artist-artist, and indispensable collectible-display-making artist. Chris talks about his first career making movie-creature-magic, starting with the Henson company (Muppets! Witches! Ninja Turtles! More Muppets!) and going all the way through the Fifth Element, Star Wars, and Harry Potter. He then talks to the guys about his second career: making hundreds and hundreds of prop and costume displays for collectors like them — and like you. And why he hates mannequins. SDAMO - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/propspodcast/ SDAMO - Threads https://www.threads.net/@propspodcast SDAMO - Twitter https://twitter.com/propspodcast?lang=en SDAMO - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/propspodcast/ SDAMO - TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@props.podcast David Mandel - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/davidhmandel/

Jason needed advice in Group Therapy about Aussie Andrew the PenPal from 22 years ago that suddenly wants to meet up with his wife! We ponder what welcome gift could Louisville give to visitors at the airport, much like Hawaii hands out leis and we play a fun round of Little Kid or Drunk Adult for Eliza comedy tickets. And the search for love involves #wartsurvivors and laxatives.

We all do dumb things. Sometimes when we do we are little kids; and other times we are drunk adults. Can you tell the difference?

Mannequins et hommes d'affaires au Kit Kat 1998, New York. La Fashion Week bat son plein. A cette occasion, l'entrepreneur Paolo Zampolli organise une soirée au Kit Kat, un cabaret de Manhattan. Sous l'éclairage tamisé, il y a du beau monde : les mannequins bavardent avec les stars du cinéma et les riches hommes d'affaires. Zampolli a convié à sa table deux magnifiques jeunes femmes, toutes deux top model. On lui annonce l'arrivée de Donald Trump, qu'il invite sans hésiter à les rejoindre. Melania Knauss, future First Lady Quand Trump salue la tablée, nul besoin de le présenter : tout le monde connait le sulfureux promoteur immobilier. Et particulièrement les mannequins, ses conquêtes favorites qu'il collectionne à tour de bras. Pas vraiment étonnant alors que son regard se dirige toute de suite vers les deux femmes qui entourent Zampolli. Et plus précisément sur une d'entre elle : Melania Knauss, 28 ans. Sa future épouse et future première dame des Etats Unis... Le récit de cette histoire est à écouter dans ce podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: Welcome to the exciting world of "Unraveling the Shadows". In this captivating podcast episode, we embark on a thorough exploration of anthology films from the past. Join our delightful hosts, Vicki Rae, Joe Randazzo and Keith Chawgo, as they dig into classic horror narratives like "The House That Dripped Blood" (1971) and "Asylum" (1972). Swim through the deep seas of our hosts' knowledge as they assess film elements, character complexities, and peculiar plot developments. Continuing the journey, they offer a rich discourse on hypothetical character transformations, analyze the enigma of pre-existing evil, and articulate their perspectives on fascinating stories within the mansion. Together we question, does villainy come from nature or nurture? What would happen if we showed compassion toward villains? Our hosts will navigate these intriguing discussions and much more! We also go a step further, remarking on the mesmerizing performances, remarkable filmmaking techniques, and the evolution of the horror genre. We, as a team, go beyond the surface level and delve into the complex details of storytelling that make British anthology horror unique and delightfully gripping. Shifting gears towards retail practices, we compare brick-and-mortar stores with the Amazon era, and appreciate the progression brought by new establishments. On the film front, we indulge in nostalgia as we discuss Peter Cushing's amazing film career, Charlotte Rampling's acting prowess, and the creepily creative elements of "Mannequins of Horror". Last but not least, we offer an intriguing analysis of the unforgettable horror film 'Asylum'. Tune in as we unravel every eyebrow-raising ending, spine-chilling theme, and arresting performance. Despite its questionable logic, 'Asylum' leaves an indelible mark on the canvas of horror cinema, thanks largely to its ingenious storytelling! Don't miss out on this fascinating journey filled with villains, terrifying tales, deep insights, and a touch of dark humor. Join us today at "Unraveling the Shadows" and delve into the mysterious realm of anthology horror!

In this week's episode, Michael and Duane talk about how Mannequins are worth checking out now, the possibilities in future games based on Ken Levine's new game, “JUDAS,” the Nemesis System from Shadow of Mordor and how these systems could be implemented into a game like Starfield. We also talk about a future where we can talk video game characters and why Michael doesn't want to implant neurolink into his brain.Subscribe to our new channel, GamerScapes, featuring hour-long Atmospheric videos of some of our favorite spots in games!https://youtube.com/@GamerScapes-NormalPeople?si=Oxkx4UAsl4tEw9GBJoin our NP Discord and chat with us and other listeners!https://discord.gg/3AX5nfqutdGet Early Access, Bonus Content, Merch and Exclusive Livestreams by joining our Patreon Membership, starting at only $1 a month! https://patreon.com/StarfieldWithNormalPeople?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkSubscribe to our YouTube channel for additional awesome stuff!https://www.youtube.com/@Normal_PeopleWelcome to "Starfield with Normal People," the podcast that bridges the gap between everyday gamers and the vast cosmos of the highly anticipated game, Starfield. Join your hosts Michael and Duane as we embark on a down-to-earth journey through the interstellar landscapes of gaming, exploring the excitement, wonder, and speculation surrounding Bethesda's groundbreaking space odyssey. In each episode, we'll dive headfirst into the universe of Starfield, unraveling its mysteries, discussing its potential, and unraveling its impact on the gaming world. We're just incredibly excited about Starfield. Together, we'll share our genuine enthusiasm, discuss what we know so far, and navigate the cosmos of gaming in this new universe.#Starfield #podcast #gaming

Our North Star kids are still stuck in the mall... BUT they find out they are on a mission and start to sift through some of the reasons they fell out of friendship. Also sentient mannequins? Never okay. This mini-show is using the Kids on Bikes game system. Content warnings: Flirting but like in a really heart-warming way You can find us at: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/queerpg⁠ If you're looking for some new dice, head over to ⁠⁠⁠https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2903/⁠⁠⁠ and use code queeRPG10 at checkout to get 10% off! Let's Go to the Mall is queeRPG's new mini-show that stars ⁠Jenine Florence Jacinto⁠ as GM, ⁠Louisa Blatt⁠ as Parker, ⁠Cinder Kuss⁠ as Glorfindel the Benevolent, ⁠Kenzie Tartaglione⁠ as Rae, and ⁠Riley V⁠ as Blake. This podcast episode is edited by Kenzie Tartaglione. Special thanks to Brooke Fazakerley for all of our promotional materials! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queerpg/support

This week, we feature stories from our Hidden Gems series about out-of-the-way secret spots in California - places you might want to visit on a road trip! How This Oakland Business Gives Mannequins New Life (Almost) You might not notice them, but mannequins can be found everywhere from the tiniest boutiques to Target. But what happens to these non-biodegradable figures when stores go out of business or styles change? In California, many of them end up at Mannequin Madness, an Oakland warehouse run by a woman whose mission is to keep mannequins out of the landfill. This Stretch of the Mojave Desert Plays the ‘Lone Ranger' Theme There's a road in the western Mojave Desert that's supposed to sound like the "William Tell Overture" by Rossini. Honda built the road back in 2008 as part of a TV commercial for the Civic. But it's seen better days. Reporter Clare Wiley headed out to Lancaster to make some music with her tires. Fort Bragg's Larry Spring Museum Preserves Creativity in California The tiny Larry Spring Museum is dedicated to a Mendocino County TV repairman who lived in Fort Bragg most of his life. He was an amateur physicist, a keen observer of nature and the items he left behind reveal his deep curiosity about the world. KQED's Katrina Schwartz takes us to this whimsical museum to learn more about the man behind it.

Deeper in the Machine Caves, some people who aren't people are waiting for the VCIV...     We encourage you to check out our Patreon and/or Ko-Fi, as they've got sweet sweet benefits and also you can help us get to our goals--we're making great progress towards full episode transcripts! AND Our Store is a thing, with all your t-shirts, tote bags, stickers and more!   Background music and sound effects: Music: Lost Place Atmospheres 001 by Sascha Ende Website: https://filmmusic.io/song/7664-lost-place-atmospheres-001 Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Cavernous Deep Cave Ambience with Light Rhythmic Elements The Hollywood Edge https://hollywoodedge.com   Sepulcrum Zak   Email us at PodAgainsttheMachine@gmail.com Remember to check out https://podagainstthemachine.com for show transcripts, player biographies, and more. Stop by our Discord server to talk about the show: https://discord.gg/TVv9xnqbeW Follow @podvsmachine on Twitter Find us on Reddit, Instagram, and Facebook as well.

We all have that one toy, doll, or stuffed animal that we were attached to as kids. The thing that could comfort us in our darkest times. But when we endow those items with so much power, it's no wonder some of them use it against us. Some of our most precious items will turn on us, coming to life and bringing evil into our world. The problem is, you have no idea if the doll that lays beside you at night is a good one, or one that will haunt you forever.  First, horror caught on tape Followed by the corpse bride Then, evil emerald eyes Finally in our featured story, a taste of terror Thank you to this episode's sponsors! • Füm - Join Füm in accelerating humanity's breakup from destructive habits by picking up the Journey Pack today. Head to TryFum.com and use code SCARY to save 10% off when you get the Journey pack today.   • Zocdoc - Go to Zocdoc.com/SCARY and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. • BetterHelp - Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/SCARY today to get 10% off your first month. More about the show! • Go to SomethingScary.com to check out the awesome Something Scary Merch. We've got something for everyone, from hoodies to hats to writer's notebooks. • Do you want to connect with other people who love horror and all things Something Scary? Join our new Discord. Join our Patreon and get members only access to our Discord. Go to Patreon.com/snarled Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get MORE Bad Friends at our Patreon!! https://www.patreon.com/badfriends Thank you to our Sponsor Morgan & Morgan. If you're ever injured, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. Their fee is free unless they win. For more information go to https://ForThePeople.com/badfriends or dial Pound LAW (Pound 529) from your cell phone. This is a paid advertisement. YouTube Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BadFriendsYouTube Merch: http://badfriendsmerch.com 0:00 Join the Bad Friends Patreon for more hilarious content 1:35 Batman is Sick 5:17 Bobby Talks to an Alien 13:14 Oppenheimer, Barbie & Bobby's Mannequins  17:32 Toco, the Japanese Dog Man 26:15 Bobby's Brain Fog 37:09 The Way Santino Does Massages 46:50 The Smoothy King 56:43 Bobby's Obsession with Cold Cases More Bobby Lee TigerBelly: https://www.youtube.com/tigerbelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyleelive Twitter: https://twitter.com/bobbyleelive Tickets: https://bobbyleelive.com More Andrew Santino Whiskey Ginger:  https://www.youtube.com/andrewsantinowhiskeyginger   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheetosantino Twitter: https://Twitter.com/cheetosantino  Tickets: http://www.andrewsantino.com More Juicy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jetskijohnson/?hl=en More Fancy SOS VHS: https://www.youtube.com/@SOSVHS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fancyb.1 More Bad Friends iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-friends/id1496265971 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badfriendspod/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/badfriends_pod   Official Website: http://badfriendspod.com/ Opening Credits and Branding: https://www.instagram.com/joseph_faria & https://www.instagram.com/jenna_sunday Credit Sequence Music: http://bit.ly/RocomMusic // https://www.instagram.com/rocom  Character Design: https://www.instagram.com/jeffreymyles Bad Friends Mosaic Sign: https://www.instagram.com/tedmunzmosaicart Produced by: 7EQUIS https://www.7equis.net/ Podcast Producer: Andrés Rosende #bobbylee #andrewsantino #badfriends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*this case involves suicide* https://linktr.ee/murderwithmyhusband On this episode of MWMH, Garrett and Payton discuss the disappearances of 3 gay men in the Indianapolis area back in the 1990's and how one of them led to the discovery of a serial killer. Case Sources: Where the Bodies Are Buried (1998, St. Martin's), by Fannie Weinstein murderpedia.org/male.B/b/baumeister-herbert.htm en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herb_Baumeister wthr.com/article/news/crime/private-investigator-virgil-vandagriff-cracked-herb-baumeister-case-investigation/531-11a6d7ed-74a0-445b-975e-006095d237dd ancestry.com/mediaui-viewer/collection/1030/tree/7857661/person/-1025934878/media/16f86ac6-439d-4958-855f-67f4c258f40c?_phsrc=Orl1&_phstart=successSource Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices