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1998 American action thriller film directed by Harold Becker

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F This Movie!
FTM 824: THE LAST BOY SCOUT

F This Movie!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026


Water's wet. Patrick and Adam Riske have secrets. Download this episode here.Listen to F This Movie! on Apple Podcasts. Also discussed this episode: Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971), Mercury Rising (1998), A Good Year (2006), Mortal Kombat II (2026), Poseidon (2006), Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026), Michael (2026), Propeller One Way Night Coach (2026), Obsession (2026), Over Your Dead Body (2026), Mile End Kicks (2026), Glory (1989), Four Brothers (2005)

Episode One – 9.2.16
Post Punk Plus Podcast Playlist 152 – Original upload 7.6.26

Episode One – 9.2.16

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 120:01


This playlist is 87% vinyl friendly. Impressive. Döhmann Helix One MK III Turntable with Vacuum Hold-Down Previewing at The 2026 AXPONA Show, I’m not sure whether the $150,000 price tag included the Wilson Benesch Graviton Ti arm, Tessellate Diamond cartridge, Supatrac Nighthawk 12** arm with DS Audio Grandmaster EX cartridge, analog front end feeding the ARC Ref 10 phono (or DS Audio TB-100 tube equalizer), the new ARC Ref 20 preamp, ARC Ref 330 mono amps, Wilson Audio XVX loudspeakers, cables from Transparent and the Olympus Ultra racks from Critical Mass Systems… or not. Any track marked * has been given either a tiny or a slightly larger 41 Rooms tweak/edit/chop and the occasional tune might sound a bit dodgy, quality-wise. On top of that, the switch between different decades and production values never helps in the mix here. Lyric of Playlist 152 Sad Alex! 00.00 (Intro) THE FLAMINGOS – Stars (Edit) – Unreleased demo – 1983. Episode #1 for info. 00.41 NEW ORDER – The Village (Kilkenny Rose Hill Hotel, 24.4.83) – Power Corruption and Lies, Definitive Edition – Warner Music – 2020 It gets off to a slightly shaky start at what was a legendary night in early years New Order history, with Barney and Hooky acting as a modern day comedy double act for the evening. The onstage antics were definitely inspired by seeing the hotel’s flyer in the afternoon… and I don’t remember Liam turning up. Me on photos duty, none of which I would have remembered until Steve Morris sent me photos I’d taken this night… with my writing on the back… followed by the above Movement Definitive Edition then including the video. I remember the afternoon soundcheck chat and Ozzy leaving the mixing desk mid gig and standing next to me but the things you forget… 05.03 PAUL HAIG – Trip Out The Rider – 7″ – Impotent Fury – 2010 ‘Packaged in a fancy pants paper cut sleeve that is hand screen-printed, foil embossed and limited to 500 copies. Rumoured to be the first of six vinyl releases… ‘ – Discogs His albums surface only very occasionally these days and any teaser singles even less so. This 7″ – driving with the zest of his early years – appears to have been the most recent but he’s a ‘signature’ voice we should hear more of. 07.41 LINES OF SILENCE – Lines In Opposition (Radio Edit) – Lines In Opposition, LP – Sprechen – 2026 These sleeves aren’t getting any easier to look at. An experimental krautrock band (Can? Neu?… ) out of Todmorden, UK – ‘a hotbed of UFO activity and home to the UK’s highest ever beach‘ – and I slightly cheated the vinyl thing here, as the Radio Edit is only downloadable, with the full version on the just released vinyl album. Should have gone with the latter. 11.12 SILICON VALLEY – X-Cell – Cold Waves Of Color Volume 3, v/artists LP – Color Disc – 2016 Whoever they were/are, they seem to have only released six singular tracks over a period of forty two years(!) * and on Color Disc label, v/artist albums only. A side hustle, the SV releases are not. * Makes Got-Ta-Scatta look prolific. 15.09 CLOCK DVA – 4 Hours (7″ Version) – 7″ – Fetish – 1981 Adi Newton is a voice that sits you up but they’d had a bucket load of self and semi released material before I tuned in with the Thirst album that includes this their debut 7″. 18.59 THE EVENT GROUP – Approach Work (Pt B) – Approach Work, self released, cassette only – ? – 1983 For any kids picking up on this, the voice you hear here is of England cricketing legend of yesteryear, Freddie Truman, also featured on the main Approach Work track already playlisted on 41 Rooms and the cassette’s cover, obviously, where he nearly looks like he’s got his ever present pipe on the go. And as for the church bells on the track… maybe adding to the image of a village green setting? Search out the band’s Feb ’82 Riverside TV appearance at some point. An entertaining watch at the time and another release for me to upload (the images anyway) to Discogs at some point, maybe. 25.11 UT – Evangelist – Split 7″ – Blast First – 1989 Yep, also the lead track from the 1987 album, In Gut’s House but I’ve gone for the, split with Dinosaur Jr., 7″ and as mentioned before here at 41 Rooms, a band I’ve grown to like more now than I maybe did back then. Cheers for the 41 Rooms iD snippet, Nina! Supporting The Fall, Bedford Boys Club, 1.10.83 Photo credit: Dec Hickey 27.57 YOUNG MARBLE GIANTS – Include Me Out – Colossal Youth, LP – Rough Trade – 1980 In YMG world this is them nearly rocking out! 29.50 KAREN MARKS – Cold Café – 7″ – Astor – 1980 Out of Australia and her only release at the time but the price tag the single has acquired through the years since (one of a few on this show), brought about a 2019 EP of tracks also recorded back in the day. Definitely an ‘indie’ sound. 32.42 DEENA WEBSTER – Scarborough Fair – 7″ – Parlophone – 1968 A folk standard I seem to remember hearing fairly regularly when I was young, so in one guise or another it must have cropped up on the radio and TV, though I never had the urge to buy it until I heard Deena’s version in more recent years and though she maintained the tempo of the song’s more traditional singers it’s everything backing her wasting no time in getting ‘busy’ that helps this version get my vote. ‘Bustling folk’, so let’s hear it for Deena and her arranger… “I chose none of the singles (from the album Is Tuesdays Child) apart from Scarborough Fair.” The track was one of the first arrangements for another artist by Barbara Moore. She was best known for her work as a singer with The Ladybirds and, when she arrived at the studio, many of the musicians thought that she'd come to help with backing vocals. She remembers that when she got onto the rostrum to conduct,the baton “it fell out of my sweaty little palm and ended up on the bass drum – that relaxed the whole atmosphere”. At the end of the session, Moore received a standing ovation from the 60 string andhorn players present. – Record Collector/Ian Shirley, #424, Jan 2014 edit 35.38 AL STEWART – Turn Into Earth – 7″ b-side – Decca – 1966 The flip may from Stewart’s debut release and his vocal ‘swagger’ makes this a rarity, in that it’s the only time I can think of where I’ve preferred a Yardbirds song performed by others… not that there are many of those. 38.29 MASSIVE ATTACK – Angel (Live) – Stream only – 2006 Performed as part of UK Channel 4’s first season of Live from Abbey Road series, with the Bristol band and Horace Andy managing to give the track even more gravitas and tension than on the its studio recording. No small feat. 43.15 CALLERS – Bloodless Ties – Life Of Love, LP – Western Vinyl – 2010 Sara Lucas’ vocal is just sublime, even if that bass guitar keeps hitting a note that I DO NOT LIKE. 47.39 PLATON DAVYDOV (feat OLEG KIRILKOV) – Sadness * – Stream only? – 2019 Violins… 49.02 MARTYN BATES – I’ll Wrap Your Hopes – Letters To A Scattered Family, LP – Integrity – 1990 Poetry, with a rippling outro. 53.01 FINK – Memorise Your Senses – The City Is Coming To Erase It All, LP – R’COUP’D – 2026 It took this his ninth album for me to have even heard of him, so I might have to rewind on him. 56.41 BÔA – Duvet – 7″ – Cinema-Kan – 2018 Or bôa… and on listening to the 1998 debut album, The Race Of A Thousand Camels, that first included this song, a band even at that point sounding like they might have been fighting to be two bands? I’d never heard of them until this track recently bumped into me but you then do a bit of a dig and Duvet has 43million Youtube hits… so you have to do a bigger dig. Here they sound not unlike The Sundays but that bigger dig explains some of the above. 01.00.00 RENAISSANCE – Back Home Once Again – 7″ – Warner Brothers – 1977 And what were the chances? Looking for something to follow Boa’s Duvet I decided on this 1977 single from Renaissance, a ‘prog folk’ band who for a couple of years in the late ’70s I had a real liking for. It turns out that Bôa’s drummer, Lee Sullivan is the son of Renaissance’s former drummer, Terry Sullivan. Who’d have thunk, eh? 01.03.03 HANNE HUKKELBERG – Do As I Do – Little Things, LP – Leaf – 2005 Promo’d (albeit as a CD only) as the single off the album at the time, so this was the ‘teaser’ – and it’s easy to see why. Cute! 01.06.39 08/15 – 1000 Gelbe Tennisbälle – 7″ – Sterbt Alle – 2025 If you had thoughts of releasing music on the subject of 1000 yellow tennis balls then someone’s beaten you to it. A 300 run re-release of their 1981 and only single. 01.11.25 COLDCUT – Beats + Pieces (Mo’ Bass Remix) – 12″ – Ahead Of Our Time – 1987 With a nod to Steinski, they were ahead of most of the others. 01.17.15 RAE & CHRISTIAN – Check The Technique (feat Tony D, Jazzy Jeff and Agent 86) (edit) – Mercury Rising, 2LP – LateNightTales – 2013 Minus the wonderful Veba’s vocals but with Mark Rae’s hip hop credentials they still produce. 01.21.10 THE JUJU ORCHESTRA – What Is Hip (Mo’ Horizons Hipstyle) – 12″ – Remixes – Agogo Records – 2006 TC (RIP) spending some time in the studio with the youngsters. 01.26.55 SAD ALEX – Ice Ice Baby (But You Have Anxiety) – Stream only – 2025 The only way Vanilla Ice was going to get on 41 Rooms was via som break borrowing… and songwriter Alex Saad has done just that. 01.28.59 SIMPLE MINDS – King Is White And In The Crowd – 12″ b-side – Virgin – 1982 Thankfully still here holding on to their futurist feel, even if the sound is housed in a contender for Worst Record Sleeve of all time. So, you’re only get the reverse… and that’s bad enough. 01.34.27 WAMDUE PROJECT – King Of My Castle (Original Version) * – 12″ – Eruption – 1998 More kings! Unusual for a dance track with nothing special in the vocals department to chart mainstream but this did just that. Maybe some intrigue and charm in the ‘Must be the reason why I’m king of my castle‘ lyric as it chugs along? Sometimes there’s just no knowing… 01.39.04 JOHNNY MAESTRO & THE CRESTS – I’m Stepping Out Of The Picture – 7″ – Scepter Records – 1965 If there’s a world in music I won’t stop finding ‘new’ gems it’s the rare/northern etc soul scene. I heard this gritty and restrained-in-equal-measures brassy belter for the first time only recently, via Beth Arzy (Jetstream Pony and others) capturing herself in front of a DJ spinning this tune. Re-released a couple of times in the intervening years, I won’t though be getting an original copy any time soon, as that could be anywhere between $800 and for a promo copy, $1700! 01.41.17 JIMMY RUFFIN – It’s Wonderful (To Be Loved By You) – 7″ – Tamla Motown – 1970 Motown still in their prime in these years and come the mid-late 70s I had the grand notion of collecting every UK Motown single between TMG 501 and TMG 801… but I soon gave up the ghost, though this one made it into the fold. 01.43.58 McFADDEN & WHITEHEAD – Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now * – 12″ – Philadelphia Int – 1979 Reminds me of Bedfordshire clubs of the time, and footballing mates and girlfriends and not a care in the world. 01.49.53 THE TYRREL CORPORATION – Going Home (Original Mix) * – 12″ – Cooltempo – 1992 Had three or four biggish tunes that gave them an identity of sorts. Not sure why great train robber, Buster Edwards is here but this was a 15.8.92 ad, most probably in Record Mirror. 01.55.08 NEW ORDER (Again!) – World In Motion (1990 No Alla Violenza Mix) * – 12″ – Factory – 1990 It’s World Cup time again! So, for only the second time (I think) in 41 Rooms’ history it’s New Order twice in one show – and the last time was Show 1! With a break in there nicked from somewhere I can’t quite grasp and Barney’s vocal deservedly getting some real breathing space here in between the Italo piano, will it do the job for us footie fans this time around? Who’d be an England fan, eh? If we’re still in the mix by show 153 we’re doing OK. Show 153 will be alive July 5. Dec x The post Post Punk Plus Podcast Playlist 152 – Original upload 7.6.26 appeared first on 41Rooms.

You Are My Density
138: No Sale

You Are My Density

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 9:58


Stay away AI, some Russian wisdom, a change is going to come (hopefully), the endearingly weird Krofft Brothers, Trump is a hater, Morrissey is sleepy, cow butt, an enjoyable new horror movie, another reason to mention Logan, an overlooked Bruce Willis action thriller, a girl with yellow eyes, butt cheeks, and hemming and hawing over a Hyundai. Stuff mentioned: Love Connection (1983-1994), The Bugaloos (1970-1971), Land of the Lost (1974-1976), Dr. Shrinker (1976), Wonderbug (1976), Pryor's Place (1984), Ray Parker Jr. "Pryor's Place" (1984), Morrissey "I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris" (2009), Morrissey Years of Refusal (2009), Whistle (2025), Final Destination (2000), Logan (2017), Mercury Rising (1998), Pet Sematary (1989) Kindergarten Cop (1990), and Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994).

Unclear and Present Danger

On this week's episode of Unclear and Present Danger, Jamelle and John watch the 1998 action thriller Mercury Rising, directed by Harold Becker and starring Bruce Willis, Alec Baldwin, and Miko Hughes. The film follows FBI agent Art Jeffries, who goes on the run to protect a nine-year-old autistic boy after the child accidentally cracks a classified NSA encryption cipher — drawing the attention of a rogue intelligence official willing to use lethal force to keep the program secret.In their conversation, Jamelle and John discuss the film's offensive depiction of autism, its vision of “the deep state,” and the various ways it reflects mounting paranoia around government surveillance. You can find Mercury Rising available on Apple TV and Amazon Prime. Episodes come out roughly every two weeks, and so we will see you then with an episode on a 1998 TV movie about the Oklahoma City bombing. And don't forget to check out our Patreon, where we cover the films of the Cold War and do a weekly politics show. You can find that at patreon.com/unclearpod

Unclear and Present Danger

On this week's episode of Unclear and Present Danger, Jamelle and John watch U.S. Marshals, the extremely lackluster sequel to The Fugitive which dispenses with a straightforward cat and mouse story in favor of a byzantine conspiracy involving government moles, foreign espionage and the Taiwanese government. Directed by Stuart Baird, U.S. Marshals stars Tommy Lee Jones, Wesley Snipes, Robert Downey Jr., Joe Pantoliano, Kate Nelligan and Irène Jacob. The tagline for U.S. Marshalls was "The cop who won't stop is back. But this time he's chasing down a lot more than a fugitive."You can find the film to rent or buy on Amazon and Apple TV.Episodes of the podcast are released roughly every other week, so join us again later this month for a look at Mercury Rising, Harold Becker's conspiracy thriller starring Bruce Willis, Alec Baldwin, Miko Hughes, Chi McBride and Kim Dickens. And don't forget our Patreon, where we cover the films of the Cold War and produce a weekly politics commentary show. Sign up at patreon.com/unclearpod.

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast
The Unofficial Die Hard Movie Sequels (with Summer Brooks & Ethan Weeks!)

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 10:59


Summer Brooks & Ethan Weeks joke with the podcast crew for this minisode about Action-Mystery films by Bruce Willis/Shane Black/Joel Silver that could've easily been a DIE HARD sequel.   Why is THE LAST BOY SCOUT mainly a LETHAL WEAPON movie co-starring John McClane?   Why is THE COLOR OF NIGHT a Giallo Erotic Thriller Mystery with a brief McClane car chase?   Plus, we also get to joke about other roles he did that are mainly Willis still in MOONLIGHTING mode!     FILMS DISCUSSED: The Last Boy Scout, The Player (especially that end movie parody sequence!), Striking Distance, Color of Night, Mercury Rising, Hostage (2005) & 16 Blocks

The Her Hoop Stats Podcast: WNBA & Women’s College Basketball
Aces High or Mercury Rising | The Her Hoop Stats Podcast

The Her Hoop Stats Podcast: WNBA & Women’s College Basketball

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 40:32


The Las Vegas Aces take a commanding 3-0 lead over the Phoenix Mercury into tonight's Game 4 of the 2025 WNBA Finals. Jamie Steyer Johnson is joined by Seerat Sohi, of The Ringer, to preview tonight's matchup. HerHoopStats.com: Unlock better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

East Meets West: A Basketball State of Being
Mercury Rising Featuring Hayden Cilley

East Meets West: A Basketball State of Being

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 75:02


Mercury Rising Featuring Hayden Cilley• Intro With Hayden Cilley (0:00 - 1:49)• Covering Team USA & Diana Taurasi (1:49 - 6:43)• Building Trust with Players & Coaches (6:43 - 11:30)• Satou Sabally...Unicorn? (11:30 - 19:17)• Monique Akoa-Makani All-Rookie Team (19:17 - 25:40)• Alyssa Thomas...MVP? (25:40 - 40:09)• Kahleah Copper...The Ring Leader (40:09 - 47:55)• Will the Big 3 Stay Together? (47:55 - 51:40)• Nate Tibbetts...and Kalani Brown (51:40 - 1:02:32)• How do the Mercury Beat the Liberty? (1:02:32 - 1:08:30)• BOLD PREDICTIONS (1:08:30 - 1:12:56)• Outro (1:12:56 - 1:15:01)#wnba #wnbaplayoffs #wnba2025 #MercuryRising#PhoenixMercury

Noize In The Attic Podcast
Episode 26: Noize In The Attic 2025 Ep.26

Noize In The Attic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 117:41


Mercury Rising! Turning up the heat with a theme show featuring Alice Cooper, King Kobra, Lizzy Borden, Black 'N Blue and so much more

The Her Hoop Stats Podcast: WNBA & Women’s College Basketball
Dream to Reality with Mercury Rising | The Her Hoop Stats Podcast

The Her Hoop Stats Podcast: WNBA & Women’s College Basketball

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 41:00


The Storm and Lynx put on a classic game in Minnesota, and the Mercury and Dream are answering all of the preseason questions with real success, all of that and more with Jamie Steyer Johnson and Tyler DeLuca.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bitch Bible
Mercury Rising

The Bitch Bible

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 62:44


Jackie reveals a recent medical diagnosis, discusses her influencer weekend in Cabo, and plans a tripych for her gallery wall of shame.Thanks for supporting my sponsors!This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp: Your well-being is worth it. Get 10% off your first monthh at www.BetterHelp.com/BITCHBIBLENutrafol: Enter promo code BIBLE to get $10 off your first month's subscription, plus free shipping at www.Nutrafol.comIQBAR: Get 20% off twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus free shipping by texting BIBLE to 64000Addyi: Check out the FDA-approved treatment for certain premenopausal women who are bothered by low libido and want their sex drive back at www.Addyi.comHungryroot: For a limited time, use code bitchbible to get 40% off your first box, plus a free item in every box for life at www.Hungryroot.com/bitchbibleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Body Serve
Mercury Rising: Australian Open Preview

The Body Serve

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 65:30


And just like that, the 2025 Australian Open is nearly underway. It's the 40th major we've covered as a podcast, and our draw previews are still as prediction-free as always. We touch on a few of the themes to watch out for in Melbourne – Sinner's emotional state, Rybakina's coaching situation, Novak as #7 seed and poisonee – but mostly this is a lighthearted preview with draw breakdowns and our most intriguing first rounds.  GoFundMe: help fund our 2025 season! 3:15 Stories to follow: heavy metals, jumping ants 13:50 Comebacks and withdrawals 18:50 Women's draw analysis: a tough one for Coco 27:40 Women's bottom half: will Iga reverse her luck in Australia? 38:05 Men's draw analysis: the top tier and the middlemen 54:50 Men's bottom half: Djokovic as a #7 seed sounds wrong

Wrestling Recommendations
89. EVOLVE Champion Matt Riddle vs Will Ospreay from WWN's Mercury Rising 4/6/2018

Wrestling Recommendations

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 80:43


Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations!   Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches. Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny!   

 This episode features a match not often talked about, as EVOLVE Champion Matt Riddle defends his championship against Will Ospreay on WWN's super show Mercury Rising. Taking place in New Orleans, LA on April 6th, 2018. 
 Listen and watch along, as they continue to bring you Wrestling Recommendations!

The Hartmann Report
Debate Prep Day and Expectations

The Hartmann Report

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 57:09


Sitting in for Thom Hartmann, guest-host Jefferson Smith speaks with author, historian, and accidental speechwriter Jeff Shesol. A founding partner of West Wing Writers, Shesol is the author of Mercury Rising: John Glenn, John Kennedy and the New Battleground of the Cold War, and Supreme Power: Franklin Roosevelt vs. The Supreme Court, which was selected as a New York Times Notable Book of the Year in 2010. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This Day in Crime
Mercury Rising, Meth Markets, Cartel Treason - Weekly Recap

This Day in Crime

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 17:06


From poisoned chess pieces to celery packed in meth, Todd McComas recaps our team's favorite stories from the week. Follow This Day in Crime on Social: X: @tenderfootTV, @thisdayincrime_ IG: @tenderfoot.tv, @thisdayincrime To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Brand Called You
AI and Beethoven: A Symphony of Innovation | Prof Walter Werzowa, mdw - University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna

The Brand Called You

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 26:21


In this captivating interview, renowned Austrian composer Walter Werzowa takes us on a fascinating musical odyssey. From co-writing Beethoven's 10th Symphony using AI to creating the world's most recognizable audio brand for Intel, Werzowa's exceptional career is a testament to the transformative power of music. Discover how he embraced innovation, broke conventions, and harnessed the healing potential of sound to overcome his son's debilitating illness. Werzowa's insights inspire us to embrace our passions, learn from our mistakes, and harness music's ability to unite humanity. 00:37- About Prof Walter Werzowa Prof Walter is an Austrian composer with over 30 years of experience in the music industry. He joined the AI team to co-write Beethoven's 10th Symphony, performed with Robbie Williams. He earned music credits on Steven Spielberg's "Minority Report." He worked on "Mortal Kombat" and "Mercury Rising." He is most famous for composing the Intel jingle considered the most performed audio branding mark in the world. He is a university professor at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

A Journey Through History
Journey through History to discuss Mercury rising: John Glenn, John Kennedy, and the new battleground of the Cold War DB110864 by Jeff Shesol. 06/04/2024

A Journey Through History

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 56:00


NLS Annotation Mercury rising: John Glenn, John Kennedy, and the new battleground of the Cold War DB110864 Shesol, Jeff Reading time: 11 hours, 40 minutes. James Frangione Biography History, Juvenile “A riveting history of the epic orbital flight that put America back into the space race. If the United States couldn’t catch up to the Soviets in space, how could it compete with them on Earth? That was the question facing John F. Kennedy at the height of the Cold War–a perilous time when the Soviet Union built the wall in Berlin, tested nuclear bombs more destructive than any in history, and beat the United States to every major milestone in space. The race to the heavens seemed a race for survival–and America was losing. On February 20, 1962, when John Glenn blasted into orbit aboard Friendship 7, his mission was not only to circle the planet; it was to calm the fears of the free world and renew America’s sense of self-belief. Mercury Rising re-creates the tension and excitement of a flight that shifted the momentum of the space race and put the United States on the path to the moon. Drawing on new archival sources, personal interviews, and previously unpublished notes by Glenn himself, Mercury Rising reveals how the astronaut’s heroics lifted the nation’s hopes in what Kennedy called the “hour of maximum danger.”” — Provided by publisher. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. Bookshare This book can be found at Bookshare at the following link: https://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/4597347?returnPath=L3NlYXJjaD9tb2R1bGVOYW1lPXB1YmxpYyZrZXl3b3JkPU1lcmN1cnklMkJSaXNpbmc

W-insidr Show
Winsidr Show - Mercury Rising?

W-insidr Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 29:27


In this episode, we are joined by Ace Pedraza to delve into the world of the Phoenix Mercury. As the team strategically gears up with significant offseason acquisitions to bolster their roster, the focus is clearly on maximizing their potential with Taurasi's career entering its final stages. Tune in to gain valuable insights on how these moves are shaping the Mercury into a formidable contender in the current season.(Sound design by Mike Goodrick)Affiliate Links:Homage: homage.sjv.io/Winsidr23BreakingT: http://breakingt.com/winsidrFanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/winsidrBetting Link:https://www.oddsshopper.com/winsidr/betmgmhttps://www.oddsshopper.com/winsidr/draftkingshttps://www.oddsshopper.com/winsidr/fanduelhttps://www.oddsshopper.com/winsidr/bet36521+ Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Undrafted
Caleb Williams Mercury Rising

The Undrafted

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 91:27


The Undrafted, Season 5, Episode 12 with Chalk (@101chalk) discussing all things dynasty fantasy football. -- Special guest Chalk (@101chalk) of the Undroppables joins Jax Falcone (@DynoGameTheory) to react to the conclusion of the NFL Draft, the newly released "UN Score", and where they are ranking these new rookies heading into rookie draft season. Join them for an episode packed with nuanced takes and actionable advice for the upcoming season --

The Bibliovert Podcast
Bride by Ali Hazelwood

The Bibliovert Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 103:56


Words cannot express how excited Alli and I are to finally talk about one of our favorite books of the year, Bride by Ali Hazelwood! When we say we're feral for this book, it's an understatement! So buckle up for a nearly two hour long episode where we just scream about how much we love this book! At the end of the episode we give a list of recs for omegaverse books if you're looking for some after reading Bride. Alli's Recs: -Lola and the Millionaires by Kathryn Moon -Wiskey & Sin by Emily Rath -Heat Heaven by Sarah Blue -Alpha/Omega Hockey Trio by Marina Vivancos -Honeythorn by Marina Vivancos -Vampires Mate by Grae Bryan (Vampires no omegaverse) Jacklyn's Recs: -The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson -All You Want by SenLinYu (dramione AO3) -Of Fire and Monsters by TheBrightCity, Ivmaruva, & Noctisx (dramione AO3) -The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carrisa Broadbent (Vampire no omegaverse) -Mercury Rising by Alessa Thorn (Vampire no omegaverse) If you want to see all things Bibliovert, check us out on instagram https://www.instagram.com/the.bibliovert.podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9j88illMBsZNvf67E7bywA, and our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bibliovertpodcast?fan_landing=true&view_as=public By joining our Patreon you have access to a discord chat, two exclusive episodes per month, behind the scenes content, and Patreon only meet ups! Feel free to contact us at bibliovertpodcast@gmail.com or by mail at The Bibliovert P.O. Box 90863 Nashville, TN 37209

Bonded Books Podcast
Mercury Rising by Alessa Thorn

Bonded Books Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 48:30


In today's episode we'll discuss:A new (to us) way to read storiesCampy vampire movies to watchCourting rituals of vampiresBlurb-Welcome to Inferno, the city where monsters rule and only the strong survive. Each district is ruled by a different species and if you choose to come and dance with these devils, you're never going to be the same again.Mercury Rising, is a standalone novella that is a sizzling vampire tale drenched in bloodlust and revenge, perfect for readers seeking their spice in the shadows.For centuries, Asteria and her lineage have sworn to protect an ancient vampire clan. When tragedy strikes and her family falls to a rival clan's ruthlessness, Asteria seeks vengeance. There is only one vampire strong enough to aid her quest: the legendary Mercury. But waking him from his centuries-long slumber won't be easy, especially with betrayal brewing in his own bloodline.Mercury awakens to a world that has passed him by, and that was never part of the plan. Driven by a desire for retribution against those responsible, he sees in Asteria a key to unlocking his family's treachery. Despite the chaos and violence surrounding them, Mercury is drawn to Asteria, eager to offer her a deadly gift; the heads of her enemies in return for her becoming his forever.Please Note: This novella contains violence, explicit language, and steamy sex scenes. If you're craving a vampire story where revenge reigns supreme and the allure is darker than sweet and sparkly vampires, step into the world of Inferno; here there be monsters.Other books mentioned in this episode:Ironheart by Alessa ThornHigh Moon by Kati WildeHer Orc Gentleman by Zoe AshwoodYuled by the Orcs by Finley FennRed Havoc Rogue by T.S. JoyceZombie Wolf of Piston by T.S. JoyceBrother Wolf of Piston by T.S. JoyceKing of Cups by Amy KuivalainenFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

Science at the Movies
Mercury Rising

Science at the Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 100:52


"couda been smart coulda gone to college, been cool...all these circuits get crossed ZAP" - Bruce Willis explains autism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Schwartzy The Podcast
EP164 - Mercury Rising

Schwartzy The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 92:11


Get ready for an action-packed, thought-provoking, and at times, contentious episode as the brothers tackle the 1998 thriller "Mercury Rising," starring the indomitable Bruce Willis!In this explosive film, Willis takes on the role of a fiercely libertarian and patriotic character—a running theme in many of his '90s movies. He's a man who doesn't place much trust in government institutions, but there's a twist: he's part of the FBI. It's a contradiction that sparks intrigue, particularly because Milenko finds themself deeply uncomfortable with the portrayal of an autistic child, played brilliantly by Miko Hughes.The plot is a rollercoaster of political intrigue and heart-pounding action. Bruce's character is haunted by a traumatic incident from his past, where a child he had grown close to during an undercover mission to combat extreme white nationalist violence was shot. The guilt and powerlessness he feels are palpable.Fast forward to the present, and Bruce stumbles upon a sinister plot to murder the savant child, portrayed by Miko Hughes, who possesses an extraordinary talent for solving puzzles. He deciphers a hidden message in a seemingly ordinary puzzle book, leading to a nerve-wracking hotline call. This sets off a chain reaction that leaves two NSA nerds in a tizzy and their boss, played by Alec Baldwin, ordering the unthinkable—a hit on the child's entire family, staged as a murder-suicide.But the kid escapes, and Bruce becomes his guardian, unable to trust anyone, not even his own agency. The movie is, in a word, outrageous. It's a wild ride of suspense, absurdity, and unexpected twists that keeps the audience guessing at every turn.Within this episode, the brothers embark on a truly intriguing conversation, navigating the complex terrain of "Mercury Rising," dissecting its portrayal of autism, its political themes, and its overall absurdity. It's a discussion that promises to be as engaging as the movie itself, and you won't want to miss it! Stay tuned and get thirsty for more!Instagram: @thirstyformorepresentsTwitter: @morethirstyJoin us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/thirstyformoreand YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUyVV223fWcNenwcwugHfmA

You Can't Kill the Boogeyman
HALLOWEEN BONUS: Interview with Miko Hughes

You Can't Kill the Boogeyman

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 52:37


Welcome back to You Can't Kill the Boogeyman Podcast with your favorite spooky couple, Robby and Sammi! Today they have a very special guest: Miko Hughes! You may remember him from the classic Stephen King story Pet Cemetery, or recall seeing him hanging with Freddy in Wes Craven's New Nightmare, or maybe you're a big Kindergarten Cop fan. Plus he starred alongside Bruce Willis in Mercury Rising and had a reoccurring role on one of Robby's favorite shows, Roswell. Follow the show on Instagram @boogeymanpod! Check out Miko's Instagram: @woeismikoYou can also find your horror hosts on Instagram @robert1950studios and @thesam.a.lamYou can also find us on TikTok @1950Studios Check out our YouTube channel! Looking for a new horror shirt? Check out our Etsy store (look for 1950Studios if you can't click the link)!Email your comments and spooky suggestions to us at boogeymanpod@gmail.com!Or give us a call at 407-634-6449

Typical Skeptic Podcast
The Spirit of Gerald Clark Lives On, Amanita Muscaria - Renee Molinary, TSP #861

Typical Skeptic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 36:52


-Amanita Mushrooms are legal and they are said to enhance creativity, widen the color spectrum, and give who takes them a euphoric feeling, so i partnered up with Minnesota Nice Botanicals. They are a new affilate, use this Link: https://mn-nice-ethnobotanicals.com/?ref=kz9qe0iv Not only do they have amanita mushrooms but they also have healing mushrooms as well. Use Code TYPICALSKEPTICP for 10% off every time and also i make a commission off each sale so it supports the podcast. So check out Mn Nice Botanicals Amanita Muscaria today and enchance your creative abilites! https://mn-nice-ethnobotanicals.com/?ref=kz9qe0iv Experiencer Renee Molinary joins me to talk about her experience encountering the spirit of the late Gerald Clark, author of the books Anunnaki of Nibiru and 7th planet Mercury Rising, She will explain her encounters with Gerald's spirit and how he helped her on her journey and the benefits of Amanita Muscaria Mushrooms

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On Board Games
OBG 519: Mercury Rising

On Board Games

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 60:08


On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Kathleen talk about games they've played lately and other things including: Final Girl Chicken! Whale to Look Nine Tiles Panic Skyteam The Game: Face to Face Search for Planet X   (14:28) Then they talk what Kathleen's experience at GenCon, UKGE, and other cons. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Amerikapodden
Mercury Rising

Amerikapodden

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 49:30


Mercuryprogrammet och NASAs skapande, falska elektorer i Michigan, och nya åtalspunkter mot vår 45e president.Länkar och källor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amerikapodden
176: Mercury Rising

Amerikapodden

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 49:30


Mercuryprogrammet och NASAs skapande, falska elektorer i Michigan, och nya åtalspunkter mot vår 45e president.

Something (rather than nothing)
Episode 203 - R.W.W. Greene

Something (rather than nothing)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 49:26


R.W.W. Greene is a New Hampshire USA writer with an MA in Fine Arts, which he exorcises in dive bars and coffee shops. He is a frequent panelist at the Boskone Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention in Boston, and his work has been in Stupefying Stories, Daily Science Fiction, New Myths, and Jersey Devil Press, among others. Greene is a past board member of the New Hampshire Writers' Project. He keeps bees, collects typewriters, and lives with writer/artist spouse Brenda and two cats. He has published three books: The Light Years, Twenty-Five to Life, and Mercury Rising, all with Angry Robot Books.RWW Website

DeRazzled
DeRazzled - An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn, Part 1 - Anti-Kashyyyk Sentiment

DeRazzled

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 83:07


We get back to covering actual Worst Picture Winners with 1998's An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn, winner at the 19th Annual Golden Raspberry Awards! You can tell how excited we were to talk about this one by how long we talk about whether Batman's a fascist in the opening. We break down what did and didn't work about the movie, marvel at how anyone could possible cast Harvey Weinstein in an on-screen role, dig into what went wrong with this film's bizarre soundtrack, lambast Joe Esterhaz's lazy writing while defending his Wookiee-like appearance, and try to grasp how a movie like this can be so bad that the director took an Alan Smithee credit himself unironically. We come up with film aliases for ourselves, Jack recounts a bathroom crime, and Joe struggles and fails to remember the title of Comedy Central's single-season adult animated series Kid Notorious about producer Robert Evans. Get comfy, enjoy the episode, and please let us know if you know anything about Michael Ovitz. CW: Brief mention of Harvey Weinstein and the #MeToo movement; racism; sexism; Hollywood being obsessed with itself Link to our stupid short film, Knife-Bricker: The Brickening: https://youtu.be/JPkpfdmvlFU Podcast plugged in this episode: Making a Martini (@MartiniMaking on Twitter) Things Mentioned In This Episode: Mark Waid, Alex Ross, Grant Morrison, Alan Moore, Superman: Red Son, Knife-Bricker, Caligula, the Wu-Tang Name Generator, Joe Esterhaz, the Star Wars Christmas Special, Burt Reynolds, Demolition Man, Sylvester Stallone, Whoopi Goldberg, Jackie Chan, Richard Jeni, Ryan O'Neil, Eric Idle, Chuck D, Coolio, Spike Lee, La Brea Tar Pits, Robert Evans, Flashdance, Paul Verhoeven, Showgirls, Basic Instinct, Dark Knight Rises, The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards, Rotten Tomatoes, IMDB, The Avengers, Sean Connery, Ralph Fiennes, Meet The Deedles, Spice World, Scary Spice, Ilya Kazan, the House Committee on Un-American Activities, Dalton Trumbo, Stanley Kubrick, Sparticus, Kirk Douglas, the Hollywood Blacklist, Inside Baseball, Kathleen Kennedy, Kevin Feige, Michael Eisner, Bruce Willis, Armageddon, Mercury Rising, The Siege, Leonardo DiCaprio, The Man In The Iron Mask, Gas Van Sant, Paris Texas, Milk, My Own Private Idaho, Keanu Reeves, Cinema Sins, Monty Python, Sean Penn, Jon Peters, Pinnochio, Dragnet, Dan Aykroyd, Leslie Nielsen, Miramax, Eric King, Dexter, Arthur Hiller, The Directors' Guild of America, Rugrats, Mark Mothersbaugh, DEVO, Wes Anderson, Asteroid City, Hoopla --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/derazzled/support

Outloud Bible Project Podcast

Saul's logic is so sound, and his speech so persuasive, that he's god-like. But how does he react when the situation around him heats up?Check out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and learn how to join the Patreon community in support of Outloud Bible Project. Want to jump straight to the Patreon page? Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/outloudbible

Leaders and Legends
Historian Jeff Shesol on His Book “Mercury Rising: John Glenn, JFK, and the New Battleground of the Cold War”

Leaders and Legends

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 71:40


How important was John F. Kennedy to the launch of America's space program and how did John Glenn get to be its first hero? On the week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we interview author Jeff Shesol about his engaging book “Mercury Rising: John Glenn, JFK, and the New Battleground of the Cold War” and find out just why JFK championed our quest for space exploration. Sponsors: Veteran Strategies Girl Scouts of Central Indiana NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant MacAllister Machinery Garmong Construction Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Station About Veteran Strategies ‘Leaders and Legends' is brought to you by Veteran Strategies—your local veteran business enterprise specializing in media relations, crisis communications, public outreach, and digital photography. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com. About Girl Scouts of Central Indiana We're 2.5 million strong—more than 1.7 million girls and 750,000 adults who believe in the power of every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ to change the world. Our extraordinary journey began more than 100 years ago with the original G.I.R.L., Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low. On March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, she organized the very first Girl Scout troop, and every year since, we've honored her vision and legacy, building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. We're the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. And with programs from coast to coast and across the globe, Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success. To volunteer, reconnect, donate, or join, visit girlscoutsindiana.org or call 317.924.6800. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rewatch Podcast
RW 506 - Dark Skies S01E03-04 - Moving Mercury

Rewatch Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 69:58


In this weeks episode of The Dark Skies Rewatch, Cory and Tom are on the run and spaced out as they discuss season 1 episodes 3 & 4, Moving Targets and Mercury Rising. Blog Post

Gangplank Report
Below Deck Adventure S1 Ep1 Mercury Rising

Gangplank Report

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 15:02


We've been talking about it for a year and it's finally here! Below Deck Adventure took its maiden voyage and Adrienne and Jen are breaking down their first impressions of the crew and the view. First impressions can be a make or break and there's one crew member already on thin ice with the ladies. Be sure to hit us up on IG and Twitter @GangplankReport and let us know what you thought of the debut. And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our interview with Captain Kerry Titheradge and find out what the newest member of the Aussie Posse is all about.

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Fresh Air
The Dangerous Early Days Of The Space Race

Fresh Air

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 45:23


Historian Jeff Shesol recalls the early days of the U.S. space program, when rockets often blew up in test launchings, and no one was sure John Glenn would make it through America's first orbital flight alive. In his book Mercury Rising, he describes how Soviet success in space forced a reluctant President Kennedy to embrace the program.And film critic Justin Chang reviews Bros, the new gay rom-com starring Billy Eichner.

The Indo Daily
Mercury Rising: Why Ireland's heatwave is a sign of things to come

The Indo Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022 22:30


You thought July was hot, but August is already breaking records as temperatures soared this past week. A leading climate expert tells the Indo Daily more about these extreme weather patterns. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: John Sweeney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

STATIC PODCAST
Mercury Rising

STATIC PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 13:04


In this weeks episode, things heat up at the health agencies, and at the Hoover dam, and Europe.https://staticpodcast.nethttps://newpodcastapps.com

STATIC PODCAST
Mercury Rising

STATIC PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 13:04


In this weeks episode, things heat up at the health agencies, and at the Hoover dam, and Europe.https://staticpodcast.nethttps://newpodcastapps.com

The Indo Daily
Mercury Rising: Why Ireland's heatwave is a sign of things to come

The Indo Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 22:00


As temperatures continue to soar, a leading climate expert tells the Indo Daily why such extreme weather patterns are here to stay, with wetter winters in the West of Ireland and dryer summers in the East of the country. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: John Sweeney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reading And Writing Podcast

Interview with R.W.W. Greene, author of the novel MERCURY RISING.You can support the podcast today by buying me a coffee.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Global Data Pod
Global Data Pod EM Asia: Going from “acute to chronic” as the “mercury rises”

Global Data Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 16:04


Arindam and Sin Beng discuss some of the key drivers of the macro narrative in EM Asia for 2H22, which we have coined – on the macro side “Mercury Rising” – and for strategy it's going “From acute to chronic.”  We talk through some the salient drivers underlying these macroeconomic views and their implications for FX and rates markets. This podcast was recorded on Jun 16, 2022. This communication is provided for information purposes only. Institutional clients can view the related report at https://jpmorganmarkets.com/research/content/GPS-4119405-0 and https://jpmorganmarkets.com/research/content/GPS-4121834-0 for more information; please visit www.jpmm.com/research/disclosures for important disclosures. © 2022 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved.

Coffee in Space
90. RWW Greene: Mercury Rising

Coffee in Space

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 29:49


Visit Anne Corlett's website to learn more about The Author's Toolbox. Check out Modest Coffee's podcast, No Bad Reviews to learn the real story of coffee in space, as well as a whole lot more about coffee.I love most of the interviews I have on my show, but not many go to the level of my talk with RWW Greene, who's latest work, Mercury Rising, is out now from Angry Robot. It's a great alt-history book with threat of alien invasion, space battles, and social upheaval. I think you'll enjoy our talk about the characters and the journey in this story.You can learn more about RWW Greene's work at his website HERE.  He is also active on Twitter, where you can connect with him or ask questions about his stories. I cannot stress enough just how much I think you'll enjoy Mercury Rising. Get a copy. You'll thank me later. Like the podcast episode? You can support the show by buying me a coffee! Once you click the link, you can learn more about how the show got started, where I keep the episodes, and more. I would appreciate any support you can give. Thank you!Finally, please consider subscribing to the Coffee in Space newsletter so you can stay up to date on all podcast episodes and news about the interviews! * Links in these show notes may be affiliate links. I may make a small percentage from your purchase. I would always want you to buy from a local, independent store, but if you are looking to use Amazon, I would appreciate you considering my links. Thank you!

The Laydown
76: RWW Greene Interview!

The Laydown

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 20:02


Bonus Episode! Local SciFi author R.W.W. Greene (Rob) is on the podcast to chat with Ryan about Mercury Rising, his new Alternative History SciFi novel! Join us on May 10th, 2022 at 6:30pm for an in-store event with R.W.W. Greene! R.W.W. Greene Mercury Rising Follow R.W.W. Greene on Twitter Follow R.W.W. Greene on Instagram Other Books Mentioned During This Episode Termination Shock by Neal Stephenson The Runaway by Nick Petrie Other Links Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our website by Category! Donate to the bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter Libro.fm (Our Audiobook Platform) Use the code “LAYDOWN” for 3 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

FYI - For Your Innovation
Space, Business, and the Business of Space with Jared Isaacman from Shift4 Payments

FYI - For Your Innovation

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 50:39


The FinTech industry has had its fair share of young entrepreneurs, but few are quite as interesting as Jared Isaacman, a New Jersey native and high school dropout who founded his first startup when he was just 16. Today, Jared is the CEO and Chairman of Shift4 Payments, a publicly held leading provider of integrated payment processing and technology solutions, and a cofounder of Draken International, which provides mission-critical commercial military flight services to the US Department of Defense. While others reach for the sky, Jared aspires to infinity and beyond as a commercial astronaut, with his personally funded Inspiration4 venture becoming the first all-civilian mission to space when it launched in September 2021. Inspiration4 doubles as a worldwide charity campaign, calling attention to the mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, for which Jared has raised over $240 million. In today's episode, you'll learn more about the upcoming Polaris Dawn mission, which is set to launch in the fourth quarter of 2022. Listen in as Jared shares his passion for spaceflight to further human space exploration, some of the tangible philosophies that he took from SpaceX, and the additional business models he believes could arise from reusable rocket ships, as well as his recommended reads and more! Every single thing that SpaceX builds along the way can be monetized and opens up new [business] opportunities.” — @rookisaacman Key Points from this Episode An introduction to Jared Isaacman: entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civilian astronaut. When his journey into aerospace began and the timeline from pipe dream to space mission. The important role that philanthropy played in the Inspiration4 mission. Three tangible philosophies that Jared took from SpaceX and implemented at Shift4. Insight into Starlink and how the Polaris Program fits into their objectives. Intrinsic motivations for the Polaris Dawn mission and the private investment dollars that make it possible. Polaris' responsibilities, including testing the spacesuits manufactured by SpaceX. The interest that the Polaris Dawn mission has garnered from the public. Speculating on the additional business models that could arise from reusable rockets. Justifying the investment it would take to get to Mars and the many social and psychological issues that would need to be resolved beforehand. Why Jared says the least enjoyable part of the Inspiration4 mission was coming home. How a multi-talented entrepreneur like Jared juggles his numerous responsibilities. The flexibility (and scrutiny) he experienced as a public company CEO going to space. Find out how Shift4's employee base responded to going public. Jared's perspective on the strategic landscape in the payment space, given the crosscurrents that are occurring. Why he believes FinTech business owners go to space: pure fascination, not pure capital. An appreciation for checklists and being procedurally driven, both in business and in life. Recommended reads, including the SpaceX story, Liftoff, and Mercury Rising. Jared shares one of his ‘white whales'; a challenge he is still seeking to overcome.

The Matty Mo' Show
Ep.1,515 Mercury Rising

The Matty Mo' Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2022 14:16


Hello & welcome to another iconic edition fo the Risky Frisky Friday baby! Highlighting an absolute legend and sex icon of Rock N' Roll, Freddie Mercury. Strap yourself in for a wild ride and what's to come, as we elevate your night with some promiscuous fun! Enjoy, tag a friend and as always thank you for stopping by and rockin' out with me! One love❤️✊

How Do We Fix It?
Ukraine. The World Responds to War. Robert Kagan, Jane Lytvynenko

How Do We Fix It?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 29:13


Shock, surprises, and suffering are the most immediate results of all wars. Russia's brutal, yet deeply flawed invasion of Ukraine has profound implications for the West, global democracy, and the future of Europe and Russia. We hear the perspectives of two prominent thinkers, Jane Lytvynenko and Robert Kagen. Richard and Jim also share their analysis of the unexpected early outcomes of the war. This episode has extracts from an interview with Robert Kagan, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and a contributing columnist for The Washington Post. He spoke with podcast producer and host Jenna Spinelle of "Democracy Works". We also share part of an interview from the current episode of "Democracy in Danger" with journalist Jane Lytvynenko, who covers technology, disinformation, and now, Ukraine. She was born in Kyiv. Jane is also a senior research fellow at Harvard University's Technology and Social Change Project at the Shorenstein Center. This podcast is produced with the generous help of the Democracy Group podcast network and the McCourtney Institute for Democracy at Penn State University. "I actually believe in the long run we will come out of this," says Robert Kagen. "Unfortunately, the long run may be longer than we want and we may be in this for 20 years.""Had the West stood up against the torture of protesters in Belarus, Russia would not have been able to put tanks there today," says Jane Lytvynenko. She argues for a more robust response by the West to attacks against democracy in other nations.Recommendation: Jim is reading “Mercury Rising. John Glenn, John Kennedy and the New Battleground of the Cold War" by Jeff Shesol. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

More Than Music
REWIND: Tezza

More Than Music

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 42:23


A unique, new take on female pop country with a Northeastern twist. Tezza was born and raised in upstate New York where she grew up with a love of horses, performing, and country. She attended Berklee College of Music and then made her way to NYC to work on NBC's Saturday Night Live. Now residing in Nashville, Tezza has had the opportunity to tour across the U.S. and open for acts such as Hunter Hayes, Granger Smith, Chris Young, and Charles Esten, just to name a few, and play world-renowned venues such as The Bluebird, Bitter End, and Nashville's annual CMA Fest. Her single "Mercury Rising" took the world by storm, hitting 2 million streams, racking up features on CMT, All Access, iHeart Radio, Fox News, and earning a spot on Spotify's hottest Editorial playlists such as Hot Country, New Boots, Wild Country, Breakout Country, and Pop-Co. “Mercury Rising” is available on all streaming platforms! Tezza talks about her childhood in upstate New York and how it has influenced her music. She also talks about her experience as a student at the Berklee College of Music and her job after at NBC's Saturday Night Live. All of which, have helped shaped her into a better and well-rounded independent artist. You'll hear her new song, "Mercury Rising" during the podcast. The song has reached over 2.4 MILLION streams in just under 3 months, been featured by CMT, and earned a spot on some of Spotify's hottest country playlists such as: Hot Country, New Boots, Wild Country, Next From Nashville, PopCo, and Fresh Finds Country. Official Music Video is available now on YouTube. You can listen to Tezza's music on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. Make sure to follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Be sure to like, subscribe and give the More Than Music Podcast a review wherever you listen to the podcast and share us with a friend! We release shows every other Wednesday and look out for a bonus episode every now and then. Find me, Kara Conrad on Facebook and the podcast on Instagram at More Than Music Pod. If you want to talk to me or suggest a guest just send me a message on Instagram or email me at karaaconrad@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/morethanmusicpod/support

Are We There Yet?
Mercury Rising: John Glenn And The Space Race

Are We There Yet?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021


When we think of the space race between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, we focus much on the Apollo program and the U.S. astronauts who crossed that finish line. But the space race began earlier than that and was far more perilous than we thought.

EETimes On Air
The Second Runner-Up Wins: John Glenn & the Space Race

EETimes On Air

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 40:09


On this week's podcast: John Glenn was the third person to do everything he's most famous for as an astronaut, so why does he have such an outsized place in world history? In this episode we talk with Jeff Shesol, who puts Glenn's orbiting of the Earth in perspective in his new book Mercury Rising. Shesol reveals for the first time ever that Glenn's flight was far more perilous than anyone had ever let on before.

Talking At Tiffany's
19. “Mercury Rising” With Tezza

Talking At Tiffany's

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 46:21


Tiffany is joined by rising country-pop musician Tezza to discuss her new music video for the single “Mercury Rising.” Tezza opens up about touring with big names such as Granger Smith, Chris Young, Hunter Hayes, and even Charles Esten. They chat about her music career in Nashville and what it was like to play at the iconic Bluebird Café and CMA fest. Tezza recently celebrated a historic milestone of 2 million streams on Spotify for her latest single, “Mercury Rising.” This song was not just featured by CMT but earned its spot on several playlists, including “Hot Country,” “New Boots,” “PopCo,” “ Fresh Finds Country,” and many more! Keep a close eye on this glamorous country star because she is ending 2020 strong and rolling into 2021 HOT! Follow Tezza on Instagram Watch “Mercury Rising” on YouTube Listen to “Mercury Rising” on Spotify --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tiffany-goldstein/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tiffany-goldstein/support