Podcasts about McGruff

Topics: Accordion Ministry Update, McGruff the Crime Dog, Hypermiling, Perfectionism & Gen X, Brant's Three Things, Regrets & Puppets, Contentment & Faith, God's Use of Misfits, Bible Memory App Rankings BONUS CONTENT: When Are We Not Supposed to Be Content? "The accordion ministry will remain at a halt." “I don't know if today's young people are actually taking a bite out of crime.” "Contentment is not natural or automatic. It must be learned." "God specializes in using misfits." "I'm getting smoked on the Bible memory app." . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website! Watch our YouTube videos here. Connect with us on Facebook!

Who is the most 1980s criminal you can think of? Is it John Gotti of the Gambino crime family? Perhaps John DeLorean, with his penchant for flux capacitors and cocaine? Or are you more of a serial killer kind of person? Whatever your flavor of crime, McGruff the crime dog says you should listen to TLK's three-part Crime Spectacular, which kicks off this week with totally 80s crimes!

In this episode of Normal World with Dave Landau, 1/4 Black Garrett, and Angela, the crew dives into everything from Trump's ICE raids and PA mayors defying immigration enforcement to Florida's wildest principal and insane celebrity meltdowns. They break down how President Trump and Tom Homan are ramping up ICE operations, sparking major resistance from sanctuary city leaders who refuse to comply. Is this about protecting communities or shielding illegal immigrants? The conversation then shifts to a Florida elementary school principal who took “cool teacher” to a whole new level, leading to a deeper discussion on unhinged educators and inappropriate relationships. Things get even crazier when the crew discusses Trump cutting Anthony Fauci's security detail, the McGruff the Crime Dog controversy, and the bizarre story of a cop's drug-fueled emergency call. Later, they dive into wild behind-the-scenes stories about working with Dustin Diamond (Screech) and why things got a little too intense. Add in bad plastic surgery, steroid freaks, and ridiculous medical conditions, and it's pure Normal World chaos. This episode of Normal World includes comedian Matt McClowry. Angel Studios' "Brave the Dark." Get tickets at angel.com/NORMAL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we talk about Coca Cola Oreos, McGruff's new holiday album (well, at least the concept of it), a new discount ticket bundle is available for Disney+ subscribers, Donkey Kong Country opens at Universal Studios Japan, and an updated attraction at Efteling Park continues to inspire our own Haunted Mansion builds! Listen now at: https://www.podketeers.com/543 or watch this episode at: YouTube.com/Podketeers   Our most frequently requested links can be found at: https://www.podketeers.com/links/   Help us make a difference!  Teamboat Willie is the official charity team of the Podketeers Podcast. For more information on the charity that we're currently supporting, head to: http://www.teamboatwillie.com   Check out our series of Armchair Imagineering episodes here:  https://www.podketeers.com/armchair-imagineering/ --- Join the FGP Squad Family! Support for Podkeeters is provided by listeners and viewers like you! We like to call our supporters our Fairy Godparents (they call themselves the FGP Squad). You can find more info on how to become part of the FGP Squad family by going to:  https://www.podketeers.com/fgp --- We're on Discord! Join other members of our community and us on our Discord server! Use the invite link below to join us: https://discord.gg/gG8kJ2a ---  

This week we talk about being in a buddy cop movie with McGruff, we talk about the upcoming game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Dreamlight Valley is getting a new expansion, Jeff Goldblum has a new Christmas song vinyl, plus we talk about the reveal of the monsters coming to Universal's Dark Universe! Listen now at: https://www.podketeers.com/542 or watch this episode at: YouTube.com/Podketeers   Our most frequently requested links can be found at: https://www.podketeers.com/links/   Help us make a difference!  Teamboat Willie is the official charity team of the Podketeers Podcast. For more information on the charity that we're currently supporting, head to: http://www.teamboatwillie.com   Check out our series of Armchair Imagineering episodes here:  https://www.podketeers.com/armchair-imagineering/ --- Join the FGP Squad Family! Support for Podkeeters is provided by listeners and viewers like you! We like to call our supporters our Fairy Godparents (they call themselves the FGP Squad). You can find more info on how to become part of the FGP Squad family by going to:  https://www.podketeers.com/fgp --- We're on Discord! Join other members of our community and us on our Discord server! Use the invite link below to join us: https://discord.gg/gG8kJ2a ---  

It's Crime Prevention Month!!! What a better way to kick off the month than a podcast about the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC)!! In this episode, Joe is joined by NCPC Executive Director, Paul DelPonte.  They talk about NCPC's mission and efforts to “Take a Bite Out of Crime”. They discuss their ongoing campaigns like “Go For Real” and “Fighting Fentanyl”.  Of course, they also talk about McGruff the Crime Dog and what they have planned for Crime Prevention Month.  Also, watch till the end for McGruff's newest public service announcement!!   Important Links and Contact Numbers: National Crime Prevention Council 1100 15th Street, NW Washington, DC 20005 202-919-4222 info@ncpc.org www.ncpc.org www.mcgruff.org   McGruff Store Discount Code: MCGRUFFNATION   NCPC Social Media Pages Instagram @mcgruffatncpc Facebook @McGruffatNCPC YouTube @mcgruffatncpc X @McGruffatNCPC   Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade www.citizenscrimewatch.org info@ccwmiamidade.org 305-470-1670   #CCW #NCPC #McGruff #TakeABiteOutOfCrime #GoForReal #FightingFentanyl #CrimePrevention #CrimePreventionMonth #CommunityPolicing #SafeNeighborhoods

Tom and Julie watch clips of a MAGA fashion show, the Nutter Butter TikTok account, and Tim Burton's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony. Plus Julie recounts her first WNBA game. Also the Most Dangerous Game, John Landis, the Georgia Slop Eating League, the McGruff cassette tape, Terrifier 3, Tom Bergeron's Three Stooges obsession, a celebrity sighting, and Car Nap the Magnificent. CLIPS IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE -MAGA Fashion Show https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAFAOIAythn/?igsh=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng%3D%3D -Nutter Butter TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@officialnutterbutter -Tim Burton at Hollywood Toy and Costume https://www.instagram.com/p/C_q0huayZPn/?hl=en SUPPORT DOUBLE THREAT ON PATREON  Weekly Bonus Episodes, Monthly Livestreams, Video Episodes, and More! https://www.patreon.com/DoubleThreatPod   WATCH VIDEO CLIPS OF DOUBLE THREAT  https://www.youtube.com/@doublethreatpod   JOIN THE DOUBLE THREAT FAN GROUPS  *Discord https://discord.com/invite/PrcwsbuaJx  *Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/doublethreatfriends  *Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/doublethreatfriends   DOUBLE THREAT MERCH https://www.teepublic.com/stores/double-threat   TOTALLY EFFED UP T-SHIRTS  https://www.teepublic.com/user/dttfu   SEND SUBMISSIONS TO  DoubleThreatPod@gmail.com   FOLLOW DOUBLE THREAT  https://twitter.com/doublethreatpod  https://www.instagram.com/doublethreatpod   DOUBLE THREAT IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/double-threat   Theme song by Mike Krol  Artwork by Michael Kupperman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered what happened to "McGruff the Crime Dog"? Well today Steven and I sit down to unearth some shocking news! In 2014 John R. Morales was sentenced to 16 years in prison after being arrested in 2011. He was found in possession of a large quantity of drugs, weapons (a hand grenade), and tons of ammunition. We also talk a bit about Drew Barrymore, at the time she was already a well-known actress, having starred in movies like E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) and Firestarter (1984). We dive into her court ordered punishment that led her to appear in a PSA, "McGruff the Crime Dog: The NO Show 1987 with Drew Barrymore". Enjoy!

The tension is high as the Shumfallow Five take on three severe threats at once. Will they prevail?

This week we talk about the rerelease of McGruff the Crime Dog's album, one of us gets tricked about a non-existent Happy Meal, McDonald's toys and cups, potentially 3D printing a door frame from the Haunted Mansion and a tiny Disney Parks fireworks show, we're giving away free 3D printed stuff, plus we talk about the loss of two legends in the Disney community, Peter Renaday and James Earl Jones.  Listen now at: https://www.podketeers.com/534 or watch this episode at: YouTube.com/Podketeers   Our most frequently requested links can be found at: https://www.podketeers.com/links/   Help us make a difference!  Teamboat Willie is the official charity team of the Podketeers Podcast. For more information on the charity that we're currently supporting, head to: http://www.teamboatwillie.com   Check out our series of Armchair Imagineering episodes here:  https://www.podketeers.com/armchair-imagineering/ --- Join the FGP Squad Family! Support for Podkeeters is provided by listeners and viewers like you! We like to call our supporters our Fairy Godparents (they call themselves the FGP Squad). You can find more info on how to become part of the FGP Squad family by going to:  https://www.podketeers.com/fgp --- We're on Discord! Join other members of our community and us on our Discord server! Use the invite link below to join us: https://discord.gg/gG8kJ2a ---  

We were live at CONvergence 2024 and got to play a special one shot game of Dungeons and Dragons. On this momentous day join our players as they embark upon a crime solving adventure in the universe of GoThem city. Join AlFrad, Flying Ratman, and Paws McGruff on their journey to rid their city of all crime. Room and Bard is an adventure RPG podcast taking place in a home-brew world where the world is filled with fanciful magic, wacky characters, and wild adventures.We're just good friends, playing a great game, and doing a shitty job at it. Check out our linktree for all of our socials and places to listen to Room and Bard.https://linktr.ee/RoomAndBard

In this episode of True Crime To-Go, John and Jamie discuss the downfall of the man who voiced McGruff the Crime Dog. McGruff is a character many of us grew up with, famous for his catchphrase, "Take a bite out of crime." But as it turns out, it took a bite out of him.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

This week we are joined by special guest Miles Greb (Plastic Plesiosaur Podcast) as we learn about Bloodsport's Frank Dux, Fata Morganas, and McGruff the Crime Dog. A listener email reveals a special item on an ancient Greek brothel menu.Go see Kaveh in SF this weekend for his event on June 8th:https://www.booksinc.net/event/lindsay-ellis-books-inc-opera-plazaEpisode Tabs:Frank Duxhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_DuxFantastically Wrong: The Bizarre Mirages That Once Scared the Bejesus Out of Sailorshttps://www.wired.com/2015/01/fantastically-wrong-fata-morgana/McGruff The Crime Dog Has Been In Prison For A Decadehttps://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/cltr/mcgruff-the-crime-dog-prison.htmlhttps://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2015746/m1/Listener Tabs:https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/waterbed-history-rise-fall-255635https://www.thecut.com/2018/07/lioness-on-cheese-grater-lysistrata-meaning.htmlEmail your closed tab submissions to: 500opentabs@gmail.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/500OpenTabs500 Open Roads (Google Maps episode guide): https://maps.app.goo.gl/Tg9g2HcUaFAzXGbw7Continue the conversation by joining us on Discord! https://discord.gg/8px5RJHk7aGet 40% off an annual subscription to Nebula by going to https://nebula.tv/500opentabsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1187, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Other Bond Film Characters 1: Miss Moneypenny is the personal assistant of this character, the head of MI6. M. 2: First name of American spy Mr. Leiter, who often helped James Bond defeat the bad guys. Felix. 3: Ben Whishaw is the new computer-savvy version of this character. Q. 4: Supervillain Ernst Stavro Blofeld shows up in "Thunderball" as the head of this criminal organization. SPECTRE. 5: The giant metal-mouthed assassin "Jaws" chews up the scenery in "The Spy Who Loved Me" and this film in space. Moonraker. Round 2. Category: Ad Council Classics 1: The Ad Council began in 1942 as the War Advertising Council; its first campaign urged the sale of war these. bonds. 2: A 1983 campaign introduced the phrase "Friends don't let friends" do this. drive drunk. 3: In 1979 the Council unleashed McGruff the Crime Dog, who urged Americans to do this 6-word thing. take a bite out of crime. 4: A 1988 campaign that said "Help stop AIDS. Use" one of these was the first in America to use the word. a condom. 5: The Council's 1960s recruiting campaign for this JFK program called it "the toughest job you'll ever love". the Peace Corps. Round 3. Category: Symphonies 1: This Soviet superstar subtitled his third symphony "May First". (Dmitri) Shostakovich. 2: In 1889 Cesar Franck shocked some French critics by using this "English" instrument in a symphony. the English horn. 3: The "Pathetic" Symphony is by this Russian who also gave us the celebratory "1812 Overture". Tchaikovsky. 4: "Merry Gathering of the Peasants" is one movement of his 1808 "Pastoral" symphony. Ludwig van Beethoven. 5: In 1983 Ellen Taaffe Zwilich's Symphony No. 1 made her the first woman to win this prize for music. the Pulitzer Prize. Round 4. Category: BOoks. With B in quotation marks 1: This children's classic is subtitled "A Life in the Woods". Bambi. 2: The title of this bestseller by Ann Patchett refers to a smooth style of opera singing. bel canto. 3: This classic kids' book by Felix Salten is subtitled "A Life in the Woods". Bambi. 4: It's the huge 1992 bestseller about a photographer, a farm wife and 4 days in Iowa. Bridges of Madison County. 5: "Fleeing playgirl traced to Rio" is a headline about Holly Golightly in this Truman Capote tale. Breakfast at Tiffany's. Round 5. Category: Every Day'S A Holiday 1: On January 12 have a cuppa on National Hot this Day. Tea. 2: In Japan, November the 11th is a holiday celebrating this art form. origami. 3: National Thank You Note Day is on this date, the day after opening lots of gifts. December 26th. 4: August 13 is a special day for these folks, including Barack Obama, Paul McCartney and Clayton Kershaw. southpaws (left-handers). 5: Held in October at the end of the week, this alliterative day celebrates Mary Shelley and her famous creation. Frankenstein Friday. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/ AI Voices used

On This week's episode of Laugh Not To Cry, Cody retells his new found socialization skills, the guys discuss physical health, and Cody let's Jeremy know what McGruff the crime dog has been up to! Follow the socials for the pod here: linktr.ee/laughnottocry Send us emails here: laughnottocry@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lntc/support

On this episode of Slop Quest (what a name!) we talk about a scary religious dream Andy has about O'Neill. Andy gets tricked by fake news again. Aaron's mom is embroiled in some serious celebrity worship. Speaking of religion, Reddit gets mad at a religious post we made and leaves even more detailed comments. Then they talk about the secret karate moves of Jesus, bean talk and Dubai flooding. Then O'Neill tempts Obama fate again.  It's a sloppy, sloppy time.

Did McGruff the Crime Dog ever visit your school? Well, he may look a little different than you remember because he's evolved with the digital age to address modern challenges like the dangers of social media and the fentanyl crisis.-In this episode, National Crime Prevention Council Executive Director and CEO Paul DelPonte gives an update on McGruff the Crime Dog's transformation and work in the community. He discusses the alarming trend of fake pills laced with fentanyl being sold online to children, and their mission to raise awareness. Their work with prominent parent groups and law enforcement engages communities through education initiatives like the Adopt A Crime Dog Program.-Paul has great insights for parents on how to talk to their children about online dangers and drug safety. Tune in now to learn how you can get involved and bring McGruff to your schools! Use McGruffNation for 15% off your entire order at the McGruff Shop Connect with National Crime Prevention Council:Website Facebook Instagram X Connect with Jamie at Truman Charities:FacebookInstagramLinkedInWebsiteYouTubeEmail: info@trumancharities.comThis episode was post produced by Podcast Boutique https://podcastboutique.com/

In this episode, I gain clarity into how we got here...to a place where young children are accessing technology that can harm them.  Paul DelPonte of the National Crime Prevention Council breaks down the legislation (or lack thereof) that exists to protect kids online, potential new laws and current lawsuits against social media companies. We also go deep into the fentanyl epidemic and how these illegal drugs are finding their way to our children through Snapchat.  Paul has intimate knowledge into social media harms through his personal relationships with the families that have been affected. You can get to know these families at a new website called ParentsSOS: https://www.parentssos.org You may recognize the official mascot of NCPC, McGruff the Crime Dog. For over 40 years, McGruff has been helping people "take a bite out of crime" through his awareness campaigns. Over the years, McGruff has been focusing more and more on online crimes, which was the focus of our discussion today.  About Paul DelPonte:  Paul DelPonte is an accomplished nonprofit executive, award-winning communicator and consumer advocate. As Executive Director of the National Crime Prevention Council, his work is focused on expanding NCPC's impact and introducing McGruff the Crime Dog® to a new, digitally savvy generation of Americans. Over his decades-long career, DelPonte guided a range of nonprofit organizations, foundations and corporations to reach broader audiences through digital outreach and other communications. Other major accomplishments include leading a coalition to promote greater civic engagement, boosting public education on how forests help protect the environment, and coordinating campaigns on mental health parity, dietary supplements, child nutrition, and to increase NIH funding. In 2015, he had his own “McGruff® Moment,” when he came forward as a whistleblower to stop theft and fraud in a federal job training program for seniors and veterans.

Thank you for tuning in!  On this episode I am joined by the one, the only, McGruff the Crime Dog!  That's right, children of the '80s and '90s, rejoice!  McGruff is joined by Paul DelPonte who is the Executive Direction of the National Crime Prevention Council otherwise known as the NCPC.  We take a look back over some of the organization's classic PSAs which have taught generations how to "take a bite out of crime!" We also talk about what the NCPC is up to in the modern era.  You won't want to miss this nostalgic trip back to the '80s and '90s!  You can learn more about McGruff and the NCPC here:  https://www.ncpc.org/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/McGruffatNCPCIG:  https://www.instagram.com/mcgruffatncpc/FB:  https://www.facebook.com/McGruffatNCPCYouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@McGrufftheCrimeDogNCPCLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-crime-prevention-councilWikipedia:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McGruff_the_Crime_DogEmail address:  info@ncpc.orgSupport the showVisit: https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/ Follow me on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/PopCultureRetroReview the show! https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/reviews/new/Pop Culture Retrospective Merch!: https://pop-culture-retrospective-pod.myspreadshop.com/allEmail me anytime: amy@popcultureretrospective.com

Climb aboard this relaxing cruise down the MYSTIC RIVER (2003) - jk this movie is actually a huge bummer but we have a wonderful time talking about it with New York Times bestselling author Jamie Loftus!!! We talk the mid-aughts trend of Boston crime downers, what this film has to say about the patriarchy, and we all weigh in on Sean Penn. Plus vampires.  Topics include: actors doing Boston accents, Laura Linney as Lady MacBeth, the BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY tie-in fragrance Jamie discovered, McGruff the Crime Dog, Jamie's book Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs, Dirty Harry's fondness for hot dogs, Tim Robbins, how Marcia Gay Harden seems really nice, THE MATRIX RELOADED, and more. Follow Jamie Loftus: https://twitter.com/jamieloftusHELP/ https://www.instagram.com/jamiechristsuperstar/ https://www.podcastyforme.com/ Follow Pod Casty For Me: https://twitter.com/podcastyforme https://www.instagram.com/podcastyforme/ https://www.youtube.com/@podcastyforme Artwork by Jeremy Allison: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyallisonart  

Hello there, Queerdos! Gird your loins, ‘cause we're back with a bang this week. First, in our True Crime Story, Edie tells us about the “life” of one of America's pop cultural mainstays: McGruff the Crime Dog. Next, in our Spoopy Tale, Miss whisks us off to 1941 Missouri to give us the skinny on a little-known UFO crash. So button up your trench coat, watch out for falling extraterrestrial debris, and get ready for this week's show. Let's dive in! True Crime Story Starts @ 00:11:55 Spoopy Story Starts @ 00:57:35 Source notes: www.creepyinqueeriespod.com Follow on Instagram: @CreepyInQueeriesPod Send Us an Email: creepyinqueeriespod@gmail.com Listen on Youtube: Creepy InQueeries Pod Follow on Facebook: @CreepyInQueeriesPod

We're thrilled to introduce our latest guest, Laurie Keith, VP of Emerging Media and Technology at Ad Council. Laurie joins us to delve into their collaborative efforts with a diverse range of companies spanning various industries and technologies, all aimed at crafting impactful social campaigns.The Ad Council is a nonpartisan nonprofit that works with brands, creative agencies, and media companies via pro bono or donated media bringing awareness to topics like mental health and diversity and inclusion. The Ad Council is responsible for some of the most iconic campaigns like Smokey Bear and McGruff the Crime Dog. Don't miss this week's episode, where you'll discover how they're igniting action on vital issues using technology, the Metaverse, and Web3.Links mentioned from the podcast: Roblox wants to be a dating appTop Generative AI Statistics for 2023Mila Kunis Web Series Stoner Cats Faces SEC Enforcement Action for 'Unregistered' NFT OfferingsSmokey Bear YouTubeLaurie's TwitterAd Council WebsiteFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni, with editing by Jonas Huck. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're thrilled to introduce our latest guest, Laurie Keith, VP of Emerging Media and Technology at Ad Council. Laurie joins us to delve into their collaborative efforts with a diverse range of companies spanning various industries and technologies, all aimed at crafting impactful social campaigns.The Ad Council is a nonpartisan nonprofit that works with brands, creative agencies and media companies via pro bono or donated media bringing awareness to topics like mental health and diversity and inclusion. The Ad Council is responsible for some of the most iconic campaigns like Smokey Bear and McGruff the Crime Dog. Don't miss this week's episode, where you'll discover how they're igniting action on vital issues using technology, the Metaverse, and Web3.Links mentioned from the podcast: Roblox wants to be a dating appTop Generative AI Statistics for 2023Mila Kunis Web Series Stoner Cats Faces SEC Enforcement Action for 'Unregistered' NFT OfferingsSmokey Bear YouTubeLaurie's TwitterAd Council WebsiteFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni, with editing by Jonas Huck. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My Live Boom Bap Hip Hop and Classic Kung Fu movie stream on Twitch. Nothing but underground bangers and classic martial arts movie double feature. Check it out and follow me at: https://www.twitch.tv/djnitro215 Today's movies were: Shaolin Master Killer & Crippled Avengers (Return of the 5 Deadly Venoms) Here is the playlist (Not in order): 38 Spesh - Trust (feat. Che Noir, Klass Murda & Benny The Butcher) Napoleon Da Legend; Amerigo Gazaway - Oda Nobunaga Illpo - HIGHER MERION Kurious; Ro Data - My Kinda People NapsNdreds - Don't Make Me Famous Jae Skeese - Mandarin Manuscript Termanology; Ishan - Thankful Russ - Free (Feat. Big K.R.I.T., Snoop Dogg & DJ Premier) ILL CITY; RIQ; Big Stomp; Big Nutty; Kenneth Smith - Big Dreams U.G.; Nick Wiz - Go Stupid 3sunz; Confidence; J Ferra - THE FLEX Pt. 1 Meeco; DJ Access; Termanology - Certified Legend Papoose - Need My Shot Tony Stanz; Dinco D - 1-800 Barzzz Vado; Lloyd Banks; Dave East - Respect The Jux Your Old Droog - Cosmonaut Kool Taj The Gr8; Innocent? - Inter Galactic Styles P; Havoc - Pay Me In Cash Poe Mack; Van Gunz; Tone Spliff - Butch Reed DJ JS-1; Wes Studii; JS & WES - Beats & Rhymes NapsNdreds; King Magnetic - Not Wit' Us DJ Kay Slay - The Jungle (feat. Snoop Dogg, Too $hort, Sheek Louch & Papoose) Geechi Suede - 1 Sip 2 Sip Geechi Suede - Bay Plaza RICKS 73; NEMS; Pounds - The Hunt Blahzay Blahzay - I Am East New York Remedy; Method Man; Cappadonna - The Recipe Napoleon Da Legend; Amerigo Gazaway - Serpico Ghostface Killah; Beanie Sigel - Toney Sigel a.k.a. The Barrel Brothers 80 Empire; Gcasino - Oh Too Well Dr. Dre - ETA (with Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes & Anderson .Paak) SOVIETS; Jeff Spec; Chaix - Ratatouille Big Dese; Chef Bogey - Stunad Jedi Mind Tricks - The Chariot Slick Rick - Venus Endemic Emerald; General Steele; Tragedy Khadafi; Ruste Juxx; Royal Flush - Militant Ethos Kurious; Ro Data; Planet Asia - Empty Space Russ - Distance (Feat. Ghostface Killah & Conway the Machine) ILL BILL; DJ J-Scrilla - SCRILL BILL Chris Webby - We Up (feat. DMX) Styles P; Havoc - 21 Gun Salute Papoose - Brooklyn Way Ton3sk33 - Act a fool Planet Asia - That Old Feeling (feat. Phil The Agony & Defari) Pro Dillinger; Finn - Stay Down Hezekiyah - I Understand Russ; The Game - Nothin New Pharoahe Monch - Bad M.F. Freeway; Jake One - Sho' Nuff (feat. Bun B) Step Brothers - No Hesitation (feat. Styles P) ScHoolboy Q; Jadakiss - Groovy Tony / Eddie Kane Killer Mike - Big Beast (feat. Bun B, T.I., and Trouble) Cozz - Questions Common - Sweet Jake One - Trap Door (feat. MF Doom) J Scienide - The Silver Lining DJ C.S.P.; Almighty Warpath - Master The Session - Chico's Single Edit Bronze Nazareth; Roc Marciano; Killah Priest - Papayas '21 Joell Ortiz; Sheek Louch - Love is Love Verb Tec; Vanderslice - Open Bars DJ Kay Slay - Respect the Architect (feat. Busta Rhymes, Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine & PRAYAH) DJ Kay Slay - 90's Flow (Bonus Track) (feat. Fat Joe, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Sheek Louch, McGruff, N.O.R.E., Lil Fame, Prodigy & Rell) Russ - Hustler Freestyle Billy Danze; TooBusy; Method Man - Gotham The Brethren; ILL BILL; Pf Cuttin; OutcastGawd Lord EL; J.Vengeance; Dirtface Negronno; God Luck - Toxic Holocaust Dark Lo; Don Gunna - Bilingual Coast Contra - Pangea Real Bad Man - Back on One (feat. Roc Marciano & Meyhem Lauren) Don Def - Holdin' Shit Down Nivek Bogeezi; DRE Colombian Raw - HIP HOP LOVE    

Ern discusses his next money making scheme. Crime takes a bite out of McGruff the crime dog. How to deal with the po-po.

Hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue are joined by: Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Kathi Vidal; Executive Director of the National Crime Prevention Council, Paul DelPonte; and the legendary McGruff the Crime Dog®. Our guests share their insights on the impact of counterfeits on society, the economy, and individual safety. The panel kicks off with a discussion of public service characters and their roles in environmental awareness and education. The panel then explores the issue of counterfeit goods. Here, the panel considers the impact of counterfeit goods on children, society, how counterfeit goods can be connected to organized crime, and how IP is involved in combating this global problem. Director Vidal provides insights into the role of the USPTO in protecting consumers from the dangers of counterfeit goods and highlights the importance of educating consumers about the real-world risks associated with counterfeit products. Listeners will learn about the "Go for Real" campaign, a joint initiative by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), aimed at educating the public, particularly teens and tweens, about the risks associated with counterfeit products and the importance of making smart buying decisions and respecting intellectual property rights. Director DelPonte shares his experiences leading NCPC and the organization's efforts to promote greater civic engagement and public education on crime prevention. We hear from both him and McGruff about using the power of the internet to reach and empower a new generation to “Take A Bite Out Of Crime®.” You'll learn about ways you, your colleagues, and even your kids can become “dupe detectives” and improve your ability to spot fakes. Produced by the United States Patent and Trademark Office; no copyright is claimed by the United States in this presentation or associated materials. Resources provided by the USPTO and NCPC: Kathi Vidal | USPTO Paul-DelPonte_bio.pdf (ncpc.org) https://www.uspto.gov/ https://www.ncpc.org/ McGruff the Crime Dog® teams up with USPTO to take a bite out of fake goods sold online | USPTO Shop Smart and Stay Safe This Season | U.S. Department of Commerce  Roundtable: Future strategies in anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy | USPTO   For full show notes and to explore more episodes, please visit www.vklaw.com/newsroom-podcasts. You can stay connected with us on Facebook, Linkedin or Twitter, and Instagram using the handle @volpeandkoenig.

This is perhaps the most requested album on the show ever. This is the story of McGruff's Smart Kids Album, from 1987. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton

Al Car Tags, NYC Mayor Fake Pictures, Army changing height weight standards, Kay Ivey's Beer Car, McGruff the Crime Dog - Biden blunders Cocaine found in White House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Car Tags, NYC Mayor Fake Pictures, Army changing height weight standards, Kay Ivey's Beer Car, McGruff the Crime Dog - Biden blunders Cocaine found in White House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Car Tags, NYC Mayor Fake Pictures, Army changing height weight standards, Kay Ivey's Beer Car, McGruff the Crime Dog - Biden blunders Cocaine found in White House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Car Tags, NYC Mayor Fake Pictures, Army changing height weight standards, Kay Ivey's Beer Car, McGruff the Crime Dog - Biden blunders Cocaine found in White House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geoff nerds out about Diablo 4. Ben and Max nerd out about their Dnd Youtube Channel. McGruff the Crime Dog doesn't have a first name. “I don't know enough to do it right so I just want to make it work.”  The video essay Max mentions. Go see Across the Spider-Verse in the theaters!  *** [...]

We have a first!  A second vault!  Dickie Dunne helps Anthony end the show by playing more audio including more Jaws audio and a McGruff the Crime Dog PSA. 

(00:00-46:45) Anthony opens the show talking about the huge Phillies vs Braves series that starts tonight.  Both teams are playing well right now, but the Phils are hot and look to continue to gain ground this week.  Ray aka “Dickie” Dunne is in for the Choonis and weighs in on his thoughts about the series.  Anthony and Ray talk about Braves players past and present that they really dislike.  Anthony reads off your replies to Braves players hate on is Instagram and Twitter.  Anthony then heads to the phones to hear what you have to say. (46:46-59:42)  The battle of the Dicks is heating up.  After Andrew “stole” some of Ray's thunder last week with OJ chase audio, Ray is stepping up his game.  Ray plays audio from the 1993 NLCS between the Phillies and Braves.  He even plays audio from Jesse Owens 1936 Gold Medal Winning Olympics races.  You're up Choonis! (59:51-1:42:39) Anthony continues the list of hated Braves then heads back to the phones. He also talks about “Jaws” because it debuted 48 years ago today.  He asks what other movies shaped the way we think.  Because of that movie, you will never swim in the ocean the same.  The shark fin is a symbol of fear in the water.  Anthony also talks about another movie “Orca” about a killer whale that takes revenge for the death of it's calf ‘baby orca'.  (1:42:48-2:04:07) Beloved Phillies great Larry Bowa joins the show to preview the Phillies vs Braves series.  They talk about pitching matchups, National League contenders, the out of nowhere Miami Marlins, underachieving teams and much more.  Anthony and Larry also agree that the two best teams in the NL right now are the Phillies and Braves. (2:04:12-2:46:23) Anthony talks more about Orca and plays the official trailer.  Anthony and Ray also talk about the battle for survival for unborn baby sharks.  Anthony then heads back to the phones to talk more Phillies vs Braves, sharks, or anything else that comes to mind. (2:46:24-2:56:15) We have a first!  A second vault!  Dickie Dunne helps Anthony end the show by playing more audio including more Jaws audio and a McGruff the Crime Dog PSA. 

President Joe Biden's brain is struggling ... again. Joe Biden wants to build what across the ocean?? Should politicians settle their disputes in a boxing ring? What was in Bill Clinton's sock drawer? Tucker Carlson and Joe Rogan are getting a lot of downloads on their respective podcasts. McGruff the Crime Dog has gone woke. Meet Miami's fabulous mayor. MMA legend Conor McGregor has been accused of sexual assault. How did "Jeopardy!" contestants not know this answer?? Time to enlarge airline seats? Did the astronauts in the space shuttle Challenger actually die in the explosion? Time to change Earth's orbit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starting in the 80s, kids were given a directive by a rumple-coated anthropomorphic canine: Take a bite out of crime! This ad campaign permeated schools and television commercials in an effort to reduce crimes against kids. Its status as an advertising icon is legendary, but its efficacy as a crime prevention tool is questionable. This month's minisode is McGruff the Crime Dog. Click here for this week's show notes. Click here to purchase tickets for our 2023 FULL MOON ENERGY tour! Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of hours of bonus content. Please click here to leave a review and tell us what you think of the show. Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -Get started with Athena Club today by shopping in-store at Target nationwide. --Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/CREEPY

President Donald Trump was indicted in Miami yesterday … what comes next? One GOP candidate's interesting pledge. Governor Ron DeSantis tells America what kind of judges he would appoint to the Supreme Court. The Biden administration continues to target youth in this country. Whatever happened to "McGruff the Crime Dog”? Young people are pushing back on Pride Month and gender insanity. More confrontations between Republicans and Biden administration officials. Did this woman literally sue her parents for her birth and win?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Last week, we put on the proverbial raincoat and made like Columbo to investigate Peter Falk's claim that he recorded a special Cold War message telling Romanians to “put down their guns.” This week, we're back on the case, and what started out as a zany inquiry goes to some serious and surprising places. Part two of this caper, involves dubbers, propagandists, a couple of 90 year olds and the legacy of a brutal dictatorship. It's a story about celebrity, diplomacy, memory, and the limitations of all three—and about the power of television not to get Romanians to put down their guns, as Falk would have it, but to pick them up. This podcast was written by Willa Paskin who produces Decoder Ring with Katie Shepherd. This episode was edited by Joel Meyer. Derek John is Slate's executive producer of narrative podcasts. Merritt Jacob is senior technical director. Special thank you to Oana Godanu Kenworthy who was instrumental in figuring this all out as well as Andrada Lautaru who translated and worked with us from Romania. Thank you to: Andrei Codrescu, Cameron Gorman, Gabriel Roth, Ilinca Calugareanu, Harry Geisel, Elaine McDevitt, Michael Messenger, Gerald Krell, Ash Hawken, Tom Mullins, Jessica Leporin, Jerry Gruner and Marie Whalen. There's a number of documentaries that were instrumental to reporting this episode: Videograms from a Revolution; Chuck Norris vs Communism; The Autobiography of Nicolae Ceausescu, The Rise and Fall of Ceausescu: and Whatever Happened to Blood Sweat and Tears.  If you can't get enough Columbo, make sure to listen to our previous two-parter on McGruff the crime dog, who was directly inspired by Peter Falk's detective, and features a wild soundtrack. If you haven't yet, please subscribe and rate our feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. And even better, tell your friends. If you're a fan of the show, we'd love for you to sign up for Slate Plus.  Slate Plus members get to listen to Decoder Ring without any ads. Their support is also crucial to our work. So please go to www.slate.com/decoderplus to join Slate Plus today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, we put on the proverbial raincoat and made like Columbo to investigate Peter Falk's claim that he recorded a special Cold War message telling Romanians to “put down their guns.” This week, we're back on the case, and what started out as a zany inquiry goes to some serious and surprising places. Part two of this caper, involves dubbers, propagandists, a couple of 90 year olds and the legacy of a brutal dictatorship. It's a story about celebrity, diplomacy, memory, and the limitations of all three—and about the power of television not to get Romanians to put down their guns, as Falk would have it, but to pick them up. This podcast was written by Willa Paskin who produces Decoder Ring with Katie Shepherd. This episode was edited by Joel Meyer. Derek John is Slate's executive producer of narrative podcasts. Merritt Jacob is senior technical director. Special thank you to Oana Godanu Kenworthy who was instrumental in figuring this all out as well as Andrada Lautaru who translated and worked with us from Romania. Thank you to: Andrei Codrescu, Cameron Gorman, Gabriel Roth, Ilinca Calugareanu, Harry Geisel, Elaine McDevitt, Michael Messenger, Gerald Krell, Ash Hawken, Tom Mullins, Jessica Leporin, Jerry Gruner and Marie Whalen. There's a number of documentaries that were instrumental to reporting this episode: Videograms from a Revolution; Chuck Norris vs Communism; The Autobiography of Nicolae Ceausescu, The Rise and Fall of Ceausescu: and Whatever Happened to Blood Sweat and Tears.  If you can't get enough Columbo, make sure to listen to our previous two-parter on McGruff the crime dog, who was directly inspired by Peter Falk's detective, and features a wild soundtrack. If you haven't yet, please subscribe and rate our feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. And even better, tell your friends. If you're a fan of the show, we'd love for you to sign up for Slate Plus.  Slate Plus members get to listen to Decoder Ring without any ads. Their support is also crucial to our work. So please go to www.slate.com/decoderplus to join Slate Plus today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, we put on the proverbial raincoat and made like Columbo to investigate Peter Falk's claim that he recorded a special Cold War message telling Romanians to “put down their guns.” This week, we're back on the case, and what started out as a zany inquiry goes to some serious and surprising places. Part two of this caper, involves dubbers, propagandists, a couple of 90 year olds and the legacy of a brutal dictatorship. It's a story about celebrity, diplomacy, memory, and the limitations of all three—and about the power of television not to get Romanians to put down their guns, as Falk would have it, but to pick them up. This podcast was written by Willa Paskin who produces Decoder Ring with Katie Shepherd. This episode was edited by Joel Meyer. Derek John is Slate's executive producer of narrative podcasts. Merritt Jacob is senior technical director. Special thank you to Oana Godanu Kenworthy who was instrumental in figuring this all out as well as Andrada Lautaru who translated and worked with us from Romania. Thank you to: Andrei Codrescu, Cameron Gorman, Gabriel Roth, Ilinca Calugareanu, Harry Geisel, Elaine McDevitt, Michael Messenger, Gerald Krell, Ash Hawken, Tom Mullins, Jessica Leporin, Jerry Gruner and Marie Whalen. There's a number of documentaries that were instrumental to reporting this episode: Videograms from a Revolution; Chuck Norris vs Communism; The Autobiography of Nicolae Ceausescu, The Rise and Fall of Ceausescu: and Whatever Happened to Blood Sweat and Tears.  If you can't get enough Columbo, make sure to listen to our previous two-parter on McGruff the crime dog, who was directly inspired by Peter Falk's detective, and features a wild soundtrack. If you haven't yet, please subscribe and rate our feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. And even better, tell your friends. If you're a fan of the show, we'd love for you to sign up for Slate Plus.  Slate Plus members get to listen to Decoder Ring without any ads. Their support is also crucial to our work. So please go to www.slate.com/decoderplus to join Slate Plus today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, we put on the proverbial raincoat and made like Columbo to investigate Peter Falk's claim that he recorded a special Cold War message telling Romanians to “put down their guns.” This week, we're back on the case, and what started out as a zany inquiry goes to some serious and surprising places. Part two of this caper, involves dubbers, propagandists, a couple of 90 year olds and the legacy of a brutal dictatorship. It's a story about celebrity, diplomacy, memory, and the limitations of all three—and about the power of television not to get Romanians to put down their guns, as Falk would have it, but to pick them up. This podcast was written by Willa Paskin who produces Decoder Ring with Katie Shepherd. This episode was edited by Joel Meyer. Derek John is Slate's executive producer of narrative podcasts. Merritt Jacob is senior technical director. Special thank you to Oana Godanu Kenworthy who was instrumental in figuring this all out as well as Andrada Lautaru who translated and worked with us from Romania. Thank you to: Andrei Codrescu, Cameron Gorman, Gabriel Roth, Ilinca Calugareanu, Harry Geisel, Elaine McDevitt, Michael Messenger, Gerald Krell, Ash Hawken, Tom Mullins, Jessica Leporin, Jerry Gruner and Marie Whalen. There's a number of documentaries that were instrumental to reporting this episode: Videograms from a Revolution; Chuck Norris vs Communism; The Autobiography of Nicolae Ceausescu, The Rise and Fall of Ceausescu: and Whatever Happened to Blood Sweat and Tears.  If you can't get enough Columbo, make sure to listen to our previous two-parter on McGruff the crime dog, who was directly inspired by Peter Falk's detective, and features a wild soundtrack. If you haven't yet, please subscribe and rate our feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. And even better, tell your friends. If you're a fan of the show, we'd love for you to sign up for Slate Plus.  Slate Plus members get to listen to Decoder Ring without any ads. Their support is also crucial to our work. So please go to www.slate.com/decoderplus to join Slate Plus today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for that special time of year when Scott invites friends old and new to celebrate the Comedy Bang! Bang! Holiday Spectacular! Expect appearances from Obi Ron Kenobi, McGruff the Crime Dog, intern Gino Lombardo, social media expert Francesca Bolognese, basketball legend Charles Barkley, pop superstar Harry Styles, and so many more! Happy Holidays from CBB!

McGruff the Crime Dog arrived on the scene at the dawn of the 1980s, just as a firehose of anti-drug PSAs was inundating the youth of America. These messages didn't always work as intended—but they did work their way into the long term memories of the kids who heard them.  In the second episode of our two-part series on the weird world of PSAs and very special episodes, we look at how the McGruff Smart Kids Album influenced everything from straight-edge hardcore to a couple's wedding playlist. We'll hear from Sarah Hubbard, Dan Danger, Joseph Cappella, David Farber, Mike Hawes, Robin Nelson, Daisy Rosario, and Tatiana Peralta. This podcast was written by Willa Paskin, who produces Decoder Ring with Katie Shepherd. This episode was edited by Jamie York. Derek John is Slate's Sr. Supervising Producer of Narrative Podcasts. Merritt Jacob is Sr. Technical Director. Thank you to Tatiana Peralta, Ari Merkin, Wendy Melillo, Dan McQuade, Dale Mantley, Larissa Zargeris, Dave Bledsoe, Larre Johnson, Duane Poole, Eric Greenberg, Charles and Karen Rosen, and Jennifer Holland, Orla Mejia, Andres Martinez and everyone else at the Rutgers library who helped me listen to some old cassette tapes.  A few things that were helpful in working on this piece: How McGruff and the Crying Indian Changed America: A History of Iconic Ad Council Campaigns by Wendy Melillo, Taking a Bite out of Crime: the Impact of the National Citizens Crime Prevention Media Campaign by Garrett J O'keefe and others, and “This McGruff Drug Album Might As Well Be By Weird Al,” by Dan McQuade for Defector Media. You can hear Daniel Danger's McGruff cover album in it's entirety or you can purchase it here. And lastly, if you are interested in hearing the full McGruff educational program or any of Puppet Productions productions they are available for purchase at puppetsinc.com, part of a company that Rob Nelson still runs. If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com If you love the show and want to support us, consider joining Slate Plus. With Slate Plus you get ad-free podcasts, bonus episodes, and total access to all of Slate's journalism. Check out Remote Works here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

McGruff the Crime Dog arrived on the scene at the dawn of the 1980s, just as a firehose of anti-drug PSAs was inundating the youth of America. These messages didn't always work as intended—but they did work their way into the long term memories of the kids who heard them.  In the second episode of our two-part series on the weird world of PSAs and very special episodes, we look at how the McGruff Smart Kids Album influenced everything from straight-edge hardcore to a couple's wedding playlist. We'll hear from Sarah Hubbard, Dan Danger, Joseph Cappella, David Farber, Mike Hawes, Robin Nelson, Daisy Rosario, and Tatiana Peralta. This podcast was written by Willa Paskin, who produces Decoder Ring with Katie Shepherd. This episode was edited by Jamie York. Derek John is Slate's Sr. Supervising Producer of Narrative Podcasts. Merritt Jacob is Sr. Technical Director. Thank you to Tatiana Peralta, Ari Merkin, Wendy Melillo, Dan McQuade, Dale Mantley, Larissa Zargeris, Dave Bledsoe, Larre Johnson, Duane Poole, Eric Greenberg, Charles and Karen Rosen, and Jennifer Holland, Orla Mejia,  Andres Martinez and everyone else at the Rutgers library who helped me listen to some old cassette tapes.  A few things that were helpful in working on this piece: How McGruff and the Crying Indian Changed America: A History of Iconic Ad Council Campaigns by Wendy Melillo, Taking a Bite out of Crime: the Impact of the National Citizens Crime Prevention Media Campaign by Garrett J O'keefe and others, and “This McGruff Drug Album Might As Well Be By Weird Al,” by Dan McQuade for Defector Media. You can hear Daniel Danger's McGruff cover album in it's entirety or you can purchase it here. And lastly, if you are interested in hearing the full McGruff educational program or any of Puppet Productions productions they are available for purchase at puppetsinc.com, part of a company that Rob Nelson still runs. If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com If you love the show and want to support us, consider joining Slate Plus. With Slate Plus you get ad-free podcasts, bonus episodes, and total access to all of Slate's journalism. Check out Remote Works here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

McGruff the Crime Dog arrived on the scene at the dawn of the 1980s, just as a firehose of anti-drug PSAs was inundating the youth of America. These messages didn't always work as intended—but they did work their way into the long term memories of the kids who heard them.  In the second episode of our two-part series on the weird world of PSAs and very special episodes, we look at how the McGruff Smart Kids Album influenced everything from straight-edge hardcore to a couple's wedding playlist. We'll hear from Sarah Hubbard, Dan Danger, Joseph Cappella, David Farber, Mike Hawes, Robin Nelson, Daisy Rosario, and Tatiana Peralta. This podcast was written by Willa Paskin, who produces Decoder Ring with Katie Shepherd. This episode was edited by Jamie York. Derek John is Slate's Sr. Supervising Producer of Narrative Podcasts. Merritt Jacob is Sr. Technical Director. Thank you to Tatiana Peralta, Ari Merkin, Wendy Melillo, Dan McQuade, Dale Mantley, Larissa Zargeris, Dave Bledsoe, Larre Johnson, Duane Poole, Eric Greenberg, Charles and Karen Rosen, and Jennifer Holland, Orla Mejia, Andres Martinez and everyone else at the Rutgers library who helped me listen to some old cassette tapes.  A few things that were helpful in working on this piece: How McGruff and the Crying Indian Changed America: A History of Iconic Ad Council Campaigns by Wendy Melillo, Taking a Bite out of Crime: the Impact of the National Citizens Crime Prevention Media Campaign by Garrett J O'keefe and others, and “This McGruff Drug Album Might As Well Be By Weird Al,” by Dan McQuade for Defector Media. You can hear Daniel Danger's McGruff cover album in it's entirety or you can purchase it here. And lastly, if you are interested in hearing the full McGruff educational program or any of Puppet Productions productions they are available for purchase at puppetsinc.com, part of a company that Rob Nelson still runs. If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com If you love the show and want to support us, consider joining Slate Plus. With Slate Plus you get ad-free podcasts, bonus episodes, and total access to all of Slate's journalism. Check out Remote Works here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

McGruff the Crime Dog arrived on the scene at the dawn of the 1980s, just as a firehose of anti-drug PSAs was inundating the youth of America. These messages didn't always work as intended—but they did work their way into the long term memories of the kids who heard them.  In the first of two episodes, we take a look at PSAs and their strange afterlife through the lens of a trench-coat wearing bloodhound and his bizarre, yet catchy anti-drug songs. We'll talk to Dan Danger, Sherry Nemmers, Joseph Cappella, David Farber, Mike Hawes and Robin Nelson to discover how the McGruff Smart Kids Album came to exist in the first place. This podcast was written by Willa Paskin. Decoder Ring is produced by Willa Paskin and Katie Shepherd. We had production help from Sam Kim.  Editing by Jamie York and Derek John, Slate's Sr. Supervising Producer of Narrative Podcasts. Merritt Jacob is Sr. Technical Director. Thank you to Wendy Melillo, Dan McQuade, Dale Mantley, Larissa Zargeris, Daisy Rosario, Drew Bledsoe, Larre Johnson, Duane Poole, Ari Merkin, Charles and Karen Rosen and Eric Greenberg.  If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com If you love the show and want to support us, consider joining Slate Plus. With Slate Plus you get ad-free podcasts, bonus episodes, and total access to all of Slate's journalism. Check out Remote Works here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

McGruff the Crime Dog arrived on the scene at the dawn of the 1980s, just as a firehose of anti-drug PSAs was inundating the youth of America. These messages didn't always work as intended—but they did work their way into the long term memories of the kids who heard them.  In the first of two episodes, we take a look at PSAs and their strange afterlife through the lens of a trench-coat wearing bloodhound and his bizarre, yet catchy anti-drug songs. We'll talk to Dan Danger, Sherry Nemmers, Joseph Cappella, David Farber, Mike Hawes and Robin Nelson to discover how the McGruff Smart Kids Album came to exist in the first place. This podcast was written by Willa Paskin. Decoder Ring is produced by Willa Paskin and Katie Shepherd. We had production help from Sam Kim.  Editing by Jamie York and Derek John, Slate's Sr. Supervising Producer of Narrative Podcasts. Merritt Jacob is Sr. Technical Director. Thank you to Wendy Melillo, Dan McQuade, Dale Mantley, Larissa Zargeris, Daisy Rosario, Drew Bledsoe, Larre Johnson, Duane Poole, Ari Merkin, Charles and Karen Rosen and Eric Greenberg.  If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com If you love the show and want to support us, consider joining Slate Plus. With Slate Plus you get ad-free podcasts, bonus episodes, and total access to all of Slate's journalism. Check out Remote Works here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

McGruff the Crime Dog arrived on the scene at the dawn of the 1980s, just as a firehose of anti-drug PSAs was inundating the youth of America. These messages didn't always work as intended—but they did work their way into the long term memories of the kids who heard them.  In the first of two episodes, we take a look at PSAs and their strange afterlife through the lens of a trench-coat wearing bloodhound and his bizarre, yet catchy anti-drug songs. We'll talk to Dan Danger, Sherry Nemmers, Joseph Cappella, David Farber, Mike Hawes and Robin Nelson to discover how the McGruff Smart Kids Album came to exist in the first place. This podcast was written by Willa Paskin. Decoder Ring is produced by Willa Paskin and Katie Shepherd. We had production help from Sam Kim.  Editing by Jamie York and Derek John, Slate's Sr. Supervising Producer of Narrative Podcasts. Merritt Jacob is Sr. Technical Director. Thank you to Wendy Melillo, Dan McQuade, Dale Mantley, Larissa Zargeris, Daisy Rosario, Drew Bledsoe, Larre Johnson, Duane Poole, Ari Merkin, Charles and Karen Rosen and Eric Greenberg.  If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com If you love the show and want to support us, consider joining Slate Plus. With Slate Plus you get ad-free podcasts, bonus episodes, and total access to all of Slate's journalism. Check out Remote Works here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 1284, Jack and guest co-host DJ Danl are joined by comedians and hosts of Truth Hounds, Kyle Mizono and Anna Seregina to discuss... the dark history behind 'Where The Crawdads Sing', McGruff still being a thing and so much more! Did American conservationists in Africa go too far? 'Where the Crawdads Sing' May Be Connected to a Years-Old Murder in Africa LISTEN: McGruff's SMART KIDS Album LISTEN: Waters of March - Art Garfunkel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.