Podcasts about microphones

(00:00-23:48) Happy Birthday, Elvis Costello. Jackson's wake-up call to Martin. Audio of Martin shouting out Jackson on the 2Fox which may have been recorded on a Talkboy. Mr. Microphone. Anuk shouted out Tim. Anti three-panel hat. Audio of Anuk's shoutout to Tim. The Rock Hill Bridge. Just talking bout where things used to be. Audio of an upset footy fan from across the pond.(23:56-42:45) Per Pete Thamel, the B10 is set to pass a rule that NFL players can't come back and play for a B10 school. Audio of Paul Finebaum talking about the situation. Lane Kiffin talking about taking guys that were in NFL camps. Mizzou in the running for former Seahawks runningback TJ Harden. Ole Miss brought in the FBI to check for bugs after Kiffin left. The Assorted Crackers Podcast.(42:55-48:24) Jackson's an Ella Fella. A glittering scrotum. Chris Gardner's senate run.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I'm thinking of a steak. Is Doug anti red meat? Let's just stroke ourselves because we're the best. Best things the Cardinals can do is not play. Rough day for the 49ers owner. What are you thinking, Mr. York? How's that finger, Doug? Big Walt got back to Iggy (allegedly). The Legend of Columbia calls in to talk steak and wants to take Tim out. Legend is down about 250 pounds. A book in the works. Steak and pudding talk.Martin's Dangly Bits calls in and has a couple questions. Is it pot or pod? Dirty Little Smurf. No chance that was gonna go well. Clean our palates, John Rice. Rotation questions. Why is Iggy teting Thegala's wife? JuJu Chan. A tax and tipping question? Rules for tipping. Pork wings. Jackson explores South County. Audio of Greg Amsinger talking his disdain for the Savanna Bananas. Baseball by dorks, for dorks. Salisbury steak.You ever line dance? Jackson's new Anthony Bourdain-esque show where he tours South County. Greg is on the line and he has some Bananas/single mom insights. Cheese Deluxe needs Blues tickets. Has there ever been a single mom at a TMA event? Spit in, not on. Cam Newton hat. Larry Nickel is on the line to talk the 10 year anniversary of his robin feedng. Doug's not going to Mexico City for Raw or back to the 4Fox.Happy Birthday, Elvis Costello. Jackson's wake-up call to Martin. Audio of Martin shouting out Jackson on the 2Fox which may have been recorded on a Talkboy. Mr. Microphone. Anuk shouted out Tim. Anti three-panel hat. Audio of Anuk's shoutout to Tim. The Rock Hill Bridge. Just talking bout where things used to be. Audio of an upset footy fan from across the pond.Per Pete Thamel, the B10 is set to pass a rule that NFL players can't come back and play for a B10 school. Audio of Paul Finebaum talking about the situation. Lane Kiffin talking about taking guys that were in NFL camps. Mizzou in the running for former Seahawks runningback TJ Harden. Ole Miss brought in the FBI to check for bugs after Kiffin left. The Assorted Crackers Podcast.Jackson's an Ella Fella. A glittering scrotum. Chris Gardner's senate run.This kind of music makes you wanna get your garage door fixed. Every D1 college football team ranked. Hard to bet against Curt Cignetti. Tim just remembered his take that he forgot. Thank you, Ken. Do podcasts take August off? Podcast charts.Brody Herman in studio talking about the Cardinals pitching issues. He doesn't want Miles Mikolas back. College football takes. What an offense Mizzou has. BMW at Bellerive. Tim needs to take Brody out for a round of golf. Brody loved Chairman and Jackson on College Football Anonymous.Some breaking Cardinals news per Jeff Jones. Norlan Gorman coming back up and Masyn Winn heading to the DL. Doug wants to see more life out of him. Who's gonna pitch? Maybe the longest text ever sent into the show. What's the most 2004 job?Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDDoes Jackson know North County or South County better? Was that Tanner singing? South County culture. What's the capital of South County? Passing a Wal-Mart back and forth. Where can you live and not get made fun of here? Municipality Hunger Games.Welcome to Logo City. And the winner of the EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet and Greet With Listeners an Open Microphone Podcast at El Granero in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Tre Piatti Restaurante and Don Chava Taqueria Have a New Home in The Romantic Zone in Puerto Vallarta on Calle Vestuviano Carranza Doña Chela Bar is Now Chela's PV and Merges with The Romantic Wok, Thai Street Food and Mexican Antojitos in Puerto Vallarta

Episode Description:This is a From the Archive episode with Seth Godin.Seth Godin returns to the show for a conversation about making work that matters in a world obsessed with hits, rankings, followers, algorithms, and approval.James opens by talking about Seth's long body of work: Purple Cow, Linchpin, Graceful, thousands of blog posts, and Seth's then-new podcast Akimbo. Seth explains why he had thought about podcasting for years but resisted it because audio creates a different kind of intimacy. In print, the voice in the reader's head is the reader's own voice. In audio, the voice belongs to the person speaking.That intimacy made podcasting powerful, but also something Seth wanted to handle carefully.From there, James asks about the structure of Akimbo. Seth says the key to a strong solo format is assertion. What are you saying that is not obvious? What are you asking people to see differently? If you cannot make the point in 15 minutes, maybe you cannot make it at all.The conversation then moves into hits. Seth explains that platforms benefit from the long tail, but creators can suffer inside it. Amazon, iTunes, Facebook, Twitter, and other platforms need endless creators to show up with work, but they also train people to believe that if they do not hit number one, they failed.Seth's alternative is the smallest viable audience. Find the specific group you seek to serve. If it is 500 people, make something so good for those 500 people that they cannot help but tell someone else. That is more useful than chasing a vague mass audience or gaming a category so you can call yourself a bestseller.James and Seth connect this to Purple Cow. The book spread because Seth gave people a phrase they could use in a meeting. A “purple cow” became a way to describe something remarkable before people necessarily knew where the phrase came from.That is a key idea in the episode: every hit changes the people it touches. It does not simply entertain. It gives people a new belief, a new language, or a new way to see.Seth also explains the deeper forces under a lot of culture: fear and status. Fear keeps people from doing work that might not work. Status makes people compare themselves to the wrong people and measure the wrong things. The creator's job is to notice both, then act generously anyway.The episode closes with the craft itself. Seth says he does not check blog stats, does not read Amazon reviews, and does not shape his work around critics. The question is simpler: Did you change someone for the better in a way you are proud of?If yes, do it again.Editorial Note:This is a From the Archive episode. References to Akimbo as a newer podcast, This Is Marketing as an upcoming book, the altMBA, platform dynamics, bestseller lists, podcasting, and Seth's then-current projects reflect the original recording period.What You'll Learn:Why Seth Godin resisted podcasting for years.How audio creates a different kind of intimacy than writing.Why a solo podcast needs a clear assertion.Why Seth focuses on overlooked, underthought, ignored, or uncomfortable ideas.Why platforms benefit from the long tail more than most creators do.Why chasing hits can distort the work.What Seth means by the “smallest viable audience.”Why a hit has to change people, not just entertain them.How Purple Cow spread by giving people useful language.Why trying to avoid criticism often makes work invisible.How fear and status shape culture, creativity, marketing, and self-worth.Why random events should not be taken personally.Why generosity requires emotional labor.What it means to choose your customers and choose your future.Why second-order teaching matters more to Seth than personal credit.Why being “amazing” starts long before the hustle.Why the best work lives in the territory of “this might not work.”Why Seth does not read reviews or track stats.How to protect the craft from outside measurement.Timestamped Chapters:[03:19] Seth Godin ReturnsJames welcomes Seth back and introduces his books, blog, and new podcast Akimbo.[05:15] Why Seth Started a PodcastSeth explains that he had thought about podcasting for years, but worried about the intimacy of audio.[07:05] Choosing the Right MediumSeth explains why a podcast reaches people differently than writing and why he avoids formats, like Twitter, that do not fit the work he wants to do.[08:17] The Solo Podcast FormatJames asks about Seth being the only guest on Akimbo, and Seth says a solo show needs a strong assertion.[09:24] Overlooked, Underthought, and Hard to ConfrontSeth distinguishes his style from pure contrarianism and says he is drawn to things people have missed or avoided.[10:47] Hitsville and the Long TailJames brings up Seth's Akimbo episode on hits, platforms, Amazon, podcasts, and the explosion of available work.[12:21] The Trap of Platform ThinkingSeth explains how platforms train creators to feel defective if they do not become number one.[13:25] Editors Cannot Pick the HitsSeth argues that people cannot reliably predict hits and that creators should not try to game their way to the top.[15:00] The Smallest Viable AudienceSeth explains why serving a specific small group can be more powerful than chasing the masses.[16:21] This Might Not WorkJames brings up Seth's large limited-edition book and how it was built for a specific audience instead of the broad market.[17:26] Why You Cannot Reverse-Engineer Gangnam StyleSeth explains why many talented people try hard and still do not hit, because hits also involve randomness.[19:14] Don't Bet Your Work on Oprah or BieberSeth explains why waiting for a powerful person to anoint your work is a bad strategy.[20:13] Finding the People Who Must Share ItSeth uses the idea of R naught to explain why a small group of people who must tell others can create spread.[20:35] Why Purple Cow SpreadSeth explains how the milk carton, the title, and the phrase itself helped people talk about the idea.[22:26] Every Hit Makes a Change HappenSeth says the real question is: What change are you trying to make in the people who engage with your work?[23:35] What Akimbo Is Trying to ChangeSeth explains that Akimbo is for people who want to think more deeply about culture and change it for the better.[25:14] Randomness, Fear, and StatusJames connects Seth's episodes, and Seth explains that much of his work is about fear and status.[27:13] Don't Take Randomness PersonallySeth says creators should expect that many launches will not become hits and organize their work accordingly.[28:33] The Craft vs. the Outside WorldJames and Seth discuss how publishers, reviewers, bestseller lists, rankings, and critics can distract from the actual work.[29:21] It's Not for YouSeth explains why broadening a project for everyone can make it average, and why creators should be willing to say who the work is for.[32:29] What Will You Do With the Microphone?Seth says he wakes up thinking about the people he seeks to serve, not how to increase traffic or revenue.[33:30] Why Seth Ignores Stats and ReviewsSeth explains that he does not check blog traffic, book sales, or Amazon reviews because that helps him keep doing the work.[34:43] Choose Your Customers, Choose Your FutureSeth gives the six-word version of audience selection and explains why customers shape the work.[35:04] Thirsty, Dissatisfied, and GenerousSeth describes his ideal audience and explains generosity as emotional labor in service of other people.[37:22] Second-Order TeachingSeth says he wants to be judged not by his work, but by what people who learned from him teach others.[38:18] Be the Person They Want to FindSeth explains why the real work happens before SEO, LinkedIn tactics, or hustle.[40:02] How Do You Become Amazing?James asks the direct question, and Seth says the essence is confronting fear and doing emotional labor.[41:00] Where Art and Innovation LiveSeth says the work that might not work is where generosity, art, innovation, and magic happen.[42:05] Warby Parker and the Risk of Something NewSeth uses Warby Parker as an example of doing something advisors said would not work.[42:49] How Seth Builds an EpisodeSeth explains how a coincidence becomes a podcast: collect stories, find the non-obvious insight, and connect the dots.[45:07] Seth the CollectorSeth describes himself as someone who collects moments, stories, and observations that may become blog posts or lessons.[46:34] Self-Awareness and the CraftJames connects Seth's work to the ability to keep distance between your belief in the craft and society's measurements.[47:04] Jiro, Awards, and the Wrong RewardSeth talks about Jiro Dreams of Sushi and the danger of external validation taking over the craft.[48:40] Marriage, Space, and StoriesJames asks Seth about marriage, and Seth talks about listening, keeping promises, creating space, and the stories people tell themselves.[52:18] Advice for James's PodcastJames asks how to change the show, and Seth suggests making one out of every four episodes a solo episode.[53:08] This Is Marketing and Closing ThoughtsSeth says his next book is This Is Marketing, James recommends Akimbo, and Seth signs off by telling him to keep making a ruckus.Additional Resources:Seth Godin Official WebsiteSeth's BlogAkimboAkimbo on Apple PodcastsThis Is Marketing — Penguin Random HousePurple Cow — Seth's StorePurple Cow — Penguin Random HouseLinchpin — Penguin Random HouseThe Dip — Penguin Random HouseThe Practice — Penguin Random HouseBy the Way BakerySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at 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That moment when you catch yourself thinking, I'm just not the kind of person who can do that. Maybe it's waking up early, sticking to a commitment, or stepping into a bigger version of your life. We tell ourselves these stories so quietly that we don't notice we're building a ceiling for ourselves. Tim Kelly, a certified high performance coach and Navy veteran, joins the show to talk about why discipline isn't restriction but freedom, the patterns he sees across high performers, and how to keep moving forward without losing your health, relationships, or sense of self along the way. About the Guest: Tim Kelly is a certified High Performance Coach, real estate investor, and Navy veteran who served 15 years as a Chief Petty Officer. A founding leader at Active Duty Passive Income (ADPI) and Senior Managing Partner at Kelly Housing Group, he helps ambitious professionals build discipline, clarity, and sustainable success without sacrificing their health or relationships. Key Takeaways: Discipline isn't restriction, it's how you stop negotiating with the part of your brain that wants to keep you small and safe. Make big decisions once, ahead of time, so you're not renegotiating your commitments every time you feel uncomfortable. True success means sustaining growth for years without sacrificing health, relationships, or joy, not just looking good on paper. You can't succeed in isolation, surround yourself with people who will challenge you, hold you accountable, and tell you the truth. Rate yourself weekly on clarity, energy, and courage, small honest audits reveal exactly where the next step needs to be. Connect With the Guest: Website: https://thetimothykelly.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetimothykelly/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimothykelly/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/thetimothykelly Episode Chapters: [00:00] The Ceiling We Build Without Noticing — the real question behind this episode [01:15] Defining a Disciplined Person, Beyond Waking Up at 4am [03:04] Discipline as Choosing Which Version of You Gets the Microphone [04:34] The One Pattern Tim Sees Across Every High Performer [09:35] Upgrading Your Identity Amid Work, Family, and Chaos [10:13] The Five Pillars of High Performance: Clarity, Energy, and Courage [15:08] Handling Setbacks Without Losing Momentum (approx.)   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. Healthy Mind By Avik™️is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6500+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

Text us here! Hershall, I want you to be aware of something today... we just about had church on the last of this episode. The Lord has been showing us in monumental ways that He is very much alive and can do impossible things. Before we got there, we talked about a recent blunder I made in the pulpit and the boys criticized me, but what's new about that?? They also gave lessons on microphone etiquette (big word for how to hold a mic without licking it). Enjoy! Support the showConnect with us at https://www.podnme.org/https://youtube.com/@devinbirdsongEmail devin@podnme.orgFollow us on Instagram @podn_mePersonalities on Pod'N MePastor: Devin BirdsongDeacon: Dustin WakleySongleader: Brad CottrellHershall: Jud IngramNews Anchor, Dink Burbank: Josh SmithGen Z Boy: Brooks Birdsong 

Cape Clear. An island at the edge of Ireland. A ferry, a gig, a few instruments — and two men who apparently still think jumping into the Atlantic is a perfectly reasonable form of post-production.This episode is not a polished travel report. It is the sound of actually being there.Detlef and Dirk talk about the journey to Cape Clear, arriving on the island, the people they met, the atmosphere surrounding the gig, performing their music far away from the usual circuits — and what remains when the instruments are packed away and the evening is over.The conversation moves between music, friendship, island life, improvisation and those unexpected moments that turn a gig into something much larger than a gig.And somewhere between land and sea, performance and memory, WAW's KEEP CLEAR journey becomes exactly what it was meant to be:Not simply a tour.An encounter.An experience.A story worth bringing home.Keep Clear. Come closerAbout Detlef SchlichDetlef Schlich is a rock musician, podcaster, visual artist, filmmaker, ritual designer, and media archaeologist based in West Cork, Ireland.His artistic practice moves between performance, photography, painting, sound, installation, film, music, podcasting, and digital image-making. Across these fields, Schlich reflects on the human condition, the relationship between ritual and technology, and the changing role of the artist in digital culture.As a media archaeologist, he explores how media shape perception, memory, culture, politics, and artistic expression. His work often uses the figure of the digital shaman as an alter ego — a method for navigating the space between ancient ritual structures, contemporary media, and technological transformation.Research & Artistic MethodDetlef Schlich's artistic research is rooted in his essay Shamanism, Art and Digital Culture: Cause and Effect, which investigates the relationship between ritual, artistic transformation, media, and digital culture.Download here for free:Shamanism, Art and Digital Culture: Cause and Effecthttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/303749640_Shamanism_Art_and_Digital_Culture_Cause_and_EffectBuilding on this foundation, Schlich developed Multilayerism: A New Paradigm in Contemporary Art – A Manifesto, an artistic method and conceptual framework for understanding contemporary art through layers of media, memory, technology, ritual, emotion, misunderstanding, and lived experience.Read here:Multilayerism: A New Paradigm in Contemporary Art – A Manifesto by Detlef Schlichhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/375665507_Multilayerism_A_New_Paradigm_in_Contemporary_Art_-_A_Manifesto_by_Detlef_SchlichTogether, these texts form the theoretical backbone of Schlich's ongoing work as a visual artist, media archaeologist, ritual designer, musician, and host of the Arteetude podcast.WEBSITE LINKS Music ProjectsWAW / Wild Atlantic WayWAW is the music project by Detlef Schlich and Dirk Schlömer.Official YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@WAWBandFrom the forthcoming WAW album The Stories of Nil YoungTwo songs from WAW's developing album project The Stories of Nil Young form part of a mythopoetic journey along the Nile, where river, memory, loss, cooperation, and hope flow into music.AfricaSmileAfricaSmile follows the Nile as an imagined journey from its sources to the Mediterranean Sea — a river of memory, movement, rhythm, and myth. The song turns the meeting of the White Nile and the Blue Nile into a fragile image of cooperation. It is not a naïve peace anthem, but a wounded musical hope: two different currents meeting, listening, and still moving forward together.Watch here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnQbsh01YWUThe Nile's Bittersweet SongThe Nile's Bittersweet Song is the first official single by WAW / Wild Atlantic Way — Detlef Schlich and Dirk Schlömer.The song follows the Nile as a river of memory, beauty, loss, and contradiction: a life-giver, but also a force that can take away what it once nourished. Through the story of Kamau, it becomes a poetic reflection on childhood, fragile hope, and the emotional landscape carried by a river that is both kind and cruel.Inspired by East African storytelling traditions and shaped along the Wild Atlantic Way in West Cork, The Nile's Bittersweet Song is a mythopoetic musical journey about water, grief, resilience, and the deep human longing to keep moving with the current.Watch here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33AWko4IkKIWAW on BandcampSilent NightIn a world shadowed by conflict and unrest, Dirk Schlömer and Detlef Schlich felt compelled to reinterpret Silent Night to reflect the complexities and contradictions of modern life.https://studiomuskau.bandcamp.com/track/silent-nightWild Atlantic WayThis song emerged from a trip to West Cork, Ireland, where the beautiful coastal Wild Atlantic Way stretches along the west coast.https://studiomuskau.bandcamp.com/track/wild-atlantic-wayYouTubeSilent Night Reimagined – A Multilayered Avant-Garde Journey by WAW aka Dirk Schlömer & Detlef Schlichhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAbytLSfgCwDetlef SchlichInstagramDetlef Schlich ArTEEtude I love West Cork Artists FacebookDetlef Schlich I love West Cork Artists Group ArTEEtudeYouTube Channelsvisual PodcastArTEEtudeCute Alien TV official WebsiteArTEEtude Detlef Schlich Det Design Tribal Loop Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/arteetude-a-podcast-with-artists-by-detlef-schlich/exclusive-content

Today I'm bringing you an episode unlike our typical episodes here on minimal-ish. For our 300 episode celebration, I wanted to bring you behind the microphone and just share a little more vulnerably about the podcast journey that has spanned the last 8 years. Here's what you'll find: -The actual journey of the podcast: how it started, name changes, my own creative changes along the way. -Why minimalism is still meaningful all these years later. -Three big struggles I've encountered with podcasting. -Four memorable moments from the past 8 years of podcasting. This may be my most candid/ most vulnerable chat yet, so I hope you will sit down with your favorite drink (or do your dishes or take a walk or whatever it is you are doing) and enjoy listening in. Most of all, thank you for being here, whether it is your first episode or you've been listening for years. I'm beyond grateful for you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailWhat was it like to build a career in radio when every conversation had the power to bring people together?This week on Here's What We Know, we welcome veteran broadcaster George Lindsey, whose remarkable career began at just 15 years old behind a radio microphone. George shares unforgettable stories from decades in broadcasting, remembers the legendary entertainers he met, and reflects on how radio created friendships that lasted a lifetime. He also opens up about his passion for charity auctions, explaining why helping communities has become one of the most rewarding chapters of his career. Join us as we explore the lasting value of curiosity, meaningful conversations, and the simple joy of connecting with people. Listen now.In This Episode:How George Lindsey got his start in radio as a teenagerWhat made the golden age of radio so memorableStories about legendary musicians, entertainers, and life behind the microphoneWhy building genuine relationships mattered more than ratingsHow charity auctions became an unexpected callingLessons about service, gratitude, and staying curious throughout lifeWhy authentic conversations continue to matter in every generationThis episode is sponsored by: Dignity Memorial Reed Animal Hospital Bio:George Lindsey spent decades behind the microphone as an award-winning radio personality, delivering ratings, results, and memorable moments. Four years ago, after graduating from auction school and earning his auctioneer's license, he traded the studio for the stage, where he now energizes audiences as a professional emcee and benefit auctioneer.Alongside his wife, George also leads unforgettable small-group journeys across Europe's most iconic destinations, helping empty nesters, solo travelers, and reluctant adventurers experience the trip of a lifetime.Whether he's driving excitement at a fundraising auction, guiding travelers through Europe, or sharing stories that connect people, George's passion is creating experiences that matter.Website: https://www.lindsey-adventures.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-lindsey-auctioneer/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgelindseyofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/george.lindsey/Tags: Golden Age of Radio, Radio History, Classic Radio, Broadcasting, Radio Personality, George Lindsey, Gary Scott Thomas, Here's What We Know Podcast, Storytelling, Great Storytelling, Human Connection, Meaningful Conversations, Life Lessons, Career in Radio, Behind the Microphone, Radio Industry, Radio Memories, Communication Skills, Media Careers, Podcast Interview, Broadcast Journalism, Entertainment Industry, Charity Auctions, Community Service, Building Relationships, Personal Growth, Inspiring Stories, Nostalgic Stories, Legendary Entertainers, Music Industry Stories, Radio Legends, Authentic Conversations, Podcast About Radio, History of Radio Broadcasting, Lessons from Broadcasting, Storytelling Podcast, Interview with George Lindsey, Best Radio StoriesConnect with Gary:Gary's WebsiteFollow Gary on InstagramGary's TiktokGary's FacebookWatch the episodes on YouTubeAdvertise on the PodcastThank you for listening. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us a review!

Is your voice recording too bassy, or is your breathing too loud? If so, then this episode is for you! Learn why you need to hear yourself on the microphone and how to do it correctly. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR How to determine whether your sound is distorted The distinction between a Shure MV7 and a webcam microphone What you must do to avoid sound distortion   RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Ep86: Should You Wear Headphones Or Not? If you need help getting your sound into your headphones, please contact us at CallWithAdam.com Shure MV7 Zoom    CONNECT WITH US Thinking about creating and growing your own podcast but not sure where to start? Visit GrowYourShow.com and Schedule a call with Adam A. Adams!  

Hannah Murray will start by looking at the bestseller lists on Amazon.co.uk and The Sunday Times, the oldest and most influential book sales chart in the UK, and seeing what new entries there are. Rachel Mills is Director and literary agent at Rachel Mills Literary, where she represents some of the most prominent British Writers. Her debut novel 'The Players Club' is about the power of female friendship and the bonds that hold us in place. The Players Club is a secret group of women who have made it their mission to let one another live their dreams. Tell them who you want to try, and they will make it happen. Circus acrobat, traffic controller, woman who shops in Chanel; no identity is out of reach. Being alive has never been so much fun!Luca Veste is the internationally bestselling author of ten novels, including The Bone Keeper, and the Murphy and Rossi series. He is the bass player of the Fun Lovin' Crime Writer's Band, co-host of the hit podcast Two Crime Writers and a Microphone, and the co-founder of the Locked Up Festival. His latest novel 'Liar Liar' is the start of a new series, and marks his return to the old stomping ground of his home city, Liverpool. Zena Unitt has spent many years working in education and the performing arts. Her mixed-race background and extensive travels have provided her with a rich source for creating vivid characters immersed in authentic settings. 'Cloud Mother' is a tender and mischievous tale of love, loss, and the unbreakable bonds that defy even death. ...Richard Curtis is a veteran literary agent who has helped bring over 10,000 books to publication, and was an early pioneer in digital publishing - founding one of the first commercial e-book companies years before the Kindle. His book 'Digital Inc.' offers a firsthand account of how publishing was transformed by digital disruption. Nikki Smith worked in finance until 2017 when a 'now or never' moment prompted her to apply for the Curtis Brown Creative Writing Course. She is now the author of five novels and the co-host of the podcast In Suspense. She is known as the Queen of the Destination Thriller. 'The Last Place You Look' is Gone Girl on Safari...a missing wife, a desperate husband, and a luxury game lodge that becomes a crime scene. Barbara Henderson is an Inverness based Children's writer and Drama teacher. Her historical children's novel 'Enter Eddie Shakespeare' is aimed at 8-12 year olds and centers around Williams Shakespeare's younger brother Eddie, who is determined to follow his big brother William to London to become a player.

Jonah Goldberg records this week's Ruminant days before his excursion to the woods (Bigfoot sighting anyone?), to discuss international law, hubris, whatever the mess is with the Iran war, and “common good” conservatism. And he answers questions from listeners.  Show Notes: —How Trump Took the U.S. to War With Iran —Aaron MacLean Remnant  —Aaron MacLean and Mark Montgomery on School of War —The Mind and the Market: Capitalism in Western Thought —Yuval Levin Remnant —The Neutrality Myth: Liberty, Order, and the Common Good —Jonah's X thread on the DSA Send your questions to remnant@thedispatch.com. The Remnant is a production of ⁠The Dispatch⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a nonpartisan perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including the Saturday Ruminant, audio versions of all our articles and newsletters, and Jonah's twice-weekly G-File—⁠click here⁠. Instructions on how to set up your members-only feed can be found here, and if you'd like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member ⁠by clicking here⁠.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the thing you've spent decades avoiding is the exact thing that's been trying to help you? In this bonus student spotlight episode, Emily Fletcher sits down with Signy, a grocery store manager who now mentors underprivileged and neurodivergent people at work. Signy grew up in a deeply restrictive, religious household where women were raised to have babies, not opinions. Her father died by suicide when she was eight, and she spent decades pushing grief and anger down rather than feeling them, until those feelings started arriving anyway, in waves she couldn't predict or control. Signy shares how Ziva Meditation gave her a nervous system baseline, and how Ziva Magic's Alchemize practice became her real turning point, teaching her to give her anger and grief the microphone instead of letting them steal it. She talks about the tsunami analogy that reframed everything, the moment her boss asked why she wasn't losing her mind under pressure that was breaking everyone else on her team, and the appointment where her own doctor told her she was healthier in her mid-forties than she'd been in years. In this episode, Signy explores: – Growing up in a household where women weren't meant to speak, vote, or have needs – Her father's death when she was eight, and decades of grief she learned to push down – The tsunami analogy: why feelings that never get a pressure release eventually take over – Why Visualize was hardest for her at first: "tell me what I'm supposed to want, and I'll just want that" – Her boss asking why she wasn't losing her mind while everyone else on her team was struggling – Regina Thomashauer's line: "your mind can't handle any more, but your body is infinite" – Why Alchemize became her biggest game-changer, faster than years of therapy alone – Her doctor confirming she's healthier in her mid-40s than she was five years earlier – How drinking simply fell away, without willpower or a dark night of the soul – Turning her own healing into daily mentorship for people at work Key Moments: 00:56 – Life before Ziva Magic: meditation as a baseline, anger and grief as "unwelcome guests" 04:47 – Growing up in a restrictive household where women weren't meant to speak 06:00 – Her father's death when she was eight, and decades of pushed-down grief 09:10 – The tsunami analogy: why repressed feelings eventually take the microphone 13:58 – "Tell me what I'm supposed to want": the hardest part of Visualize 17:00 – Her boss asking why she wasn't losing her mind like everyone else 18:31 – Regina Thomashauer: "your body is infinite" 23:48 – Her doctor's report: healthier in her mid-40s than she'd ever been 26:00 – How drinking fell away with ease 28:18 – What she'd tell someone too scared to try Magic Maker 33:18 – Turning her own healing into mentorship for others at work ✨ The Ziva Experience is open for enrollment. This is the final window. Meditation to dissolve stress at the root. Embodied manifesting to turn your emotions into fuel. A mantra ceremony and a community built to hold you through all of it. Doors close Fri, Aug 7 at 11:59p ET. Enroll now: experience.zivameditation.com

In Hour 1 of Willard & Dibs, Mark Willard and Dan Dibley discuss the retirement announcement from San Francisco Giants' broadcaster and legend Mike Krukow. They reflect on stories and memories from his 50+ years in baseball.

A live recording from The Big Romance about a 2008 Sub Pop-released classic album of the 2000s. Listen on Apple | Android | Patreon | Pocketcasts | CastBox | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS Feed | Podlink Step into a world of misty melodies and cavernous echoes with Seattle band Fleet Foxes' landmark debut – a defining record of the late-2000s indie folk revival. Led by Robin Pecknold, the album blends the lush, pastoral harmonies of the 1960s with a haunting baroque-pop sensibility and lyrical themes rooted in nature, tradition, and introspection. Like the Bruegel painting on its cover, every track reveals a dense, beautiful world that evokes a timeless – almost mythic Americana sound. This podcast episode is a live recording from our listening party in The Big Romance in April, with guest journalist and Fleet Foxes fan Aoife Barry. Our next Listening Party is Smashing Pumpkins later this month and it's sold out. Listen Closely: Fleet Foxes – Fleet Foxes (2008) A Nialler9 listening party, hosted by Niall Byrne with guest Aoife Barry. Before the album Niall: Hello everyone, how are you? Welcome to the Listen Closely album listening party. I'm Niall, and this is Aoife Barry. Aoife: Hello. Niall: We're here tonight because Aoife picked this album, as she has before. You picked Jeff Buckley last year. Aoife: Yeah, and we ended up doing three of them. Niall: We did, we went to Cork. We did two here and then we went to Cork to talk about Jeff Buckley. And you were at the My Bloody Valentine listening party last year as well, back in October. Aoife: It must have been October, yeah. Niall: Well, obviously we're here for a very different album tonight: Fleet Foxes by Fleet Foxes, from 2008. As you heard there, we played a bit of the Sun Giant EP by the band, which came out a few months before this album, because we want to give the album its full due. They're a little different, and we'll talk about that. But yeah, you picked the record. Aoife: I did. I obviously must like it. And it's such an incredible record. Is there anybody here who hasn't heard it? That's really exciting, if so. I'm excited for you to hear it. You got a sneak peek there of what the vibe is going to be. I picked it because I love this record, but I also had a funny story about how I first heard them. Back in 2008, when this record came out, I'd read about this band called Fleet Foxes in a music magazine. I don't even think I'd heard a song yet, this is back in the day. And I was on holidays in Berlin, and in the tiny little hostel we were staying in, they had a sign up on the wall: "Who's playing tonight? Fleet Foxes, Café Zapata." I said to my boyfriend, "I think that's a band I read about in the magazine, will we go see them?" And he was like, "Grand." So we went, and they were unbelievable. It was so good. Beach House were supporting them. So it was 2008 smacking you in the face. Niall: Come on. Aoife: And I took photos, which I found. I have photos. Artifacts. One is terrible, the other one's not so terrible, taken on one of those little Canon digital cameras. And I still have the ticket, I kept the ticket, I'm one of those hoarders who keeps all their gig tickets. But it was so good: the venue they played in had a dragon that breathed fire out every fifteen minutes. Niall: So they'd be playing and this dragon… Aoife: I'm not even exaggerating. Fire would just shoot out of this mechanical dragon. It was so Berlin. And Fleet Foxes were so stunning, and Beach House were so stunning. I love Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, I love all those harmony vibes, I wish I was born in the seventies, sadly I was not. So I fell in love with them immediately, and I've been a big fan ever since. Although I'll say I probably dipped a little bit around the Crack-Up era, their third album, but then I saw them when Shore came out, their most recent album, and fell right back in love with them. Niall: We're going to talk about all the albums that come afterwards, but we'll start with this one, because this is presumably your favourite, or one of them. Aoife: Shore is up there as well for me, but yeah. Niall: So what was it about Fleet Foxes at the time? For context: in 2008 there was quite a lot of this kind of music around. We previously did Bon Iver's For Emma, Forever Ago as a listening party, and the funny thing, which I only found out when we did this, is that they have the same origin story in a way. Both songwriters went to a cabin in the woods to pour their heart out and write the songs. Aoife: I think Justin Vernon just got there first in terms of the marketing. Niall: So they must have pulled back on talking about it too much, because it's basically the same thing. They never really talked about Robin Pecknold's writing process in those terms. Aoife: For Emma was such a massive moment, everybody was obsessed with this guy who broke up with a girl and went to a cabin and wrote a record about it. It was the ur indie-folk album. Niall: What was really appealing about Fleet Foxes is that they were so young, between about twenty-two and twenty-seven, and Robin Pecknold was twenty-one when he wrote the record. Which is frankly offensive, you shouldn't be allowed to be so talented at twenty-one. Aoife: I know. And they were clearly these people from Seattle, which we associate with grunge, and then it becomes this place where they're bringing out all the pastoral, outdoorsy, mountain-and-sea vibes of the Washington area. They're obviously really influenced by the seventies too, by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, by Laurel Canyon, but also by Appalachian folk. There's a real purity to what they're doing. The harmonies are unbelievable, there's even a bit of a gospel feeling. So these young guys made this album that was being called an iconic American record on release. The Guardian called it a landmark American album, something like that. And that's special, because you don't get that many records immediately being called landmark. Niall: It was a very exciting time for music around then. I actually brought some records. We mentioned Beach House and Teen Dream earlier, that's a bit later, 2010. I wanted to do a listening party for that at some point, that'd be good craic. Around that time you had Animal Collective and Panda Bear, Person Pitch was right there, that was the apex for that very experimental scene. A few years later we had Sufjan, our very first listening party. And Bon Iver, of course. There's also stuff like Neutral Milk Hotel very much of that vibe. Aoife: I've noticed people covering Neutral Milk Hotel more now. Niall: I think when we got to it, it was on its second go-round, and now it's getting a third, which is great. It's a great record. So, the band were from Seattle, they had a bit of the scruffy flannel-shirt look, but obviously didn't sound like that. The album was written in the woods, in the cabin, brought to the band, and recorded with Phil Ek. Aoife: Who did a lot of stuff with Built to Spill. Niall: Yeah, and he worked with The Shins, and Modest Mouse, a really long history. Aoife: Are The Shins from Seattle as well? Niall: I think they might be. Band of Horses is another one. So they recorded it themselves with Phil Ek, paid for it all themselves, and then the local major independent label Sub Pop came calling. Obviously known for a lot of grunge traditionally, but they'd clearly been releasing this kind of music around then too, The Shins had been on the label for a few years, Band of Horses. When it came to it, they signed to Sub Pop. Apparently there was a bidding war. Aoife: They'd become quite popular on MySpace. Anybody remember MySpace? Every time I do one of these I feel older and older, mentioning the top eight, the randomers you'd put in your top eight. Word could spread quite quickly once you got popular on MySpace. Niall: What I thought was really interesting, that I discovered when I was researching, is that recording the album was actually a total pain for them. They didn't have much money, so they ended up recording a lot of it in their houses, or in Robin Pecknold's family home. And he re-did all the vocals right before they mastered the record, because he'd been sick during the initial sessions and his voice wasn't in great shape. They recorded it all in one go, scrapped that, did another version, and kept moving the running order around. I'm always fascinated by albums where the creation was a total pain and they had no idea it would even work out. Robin Pecknold actually said, "I hope nobody cares about this album, because I just want to move on to the next one." And then it becomes this iconic record. Aoife: Isn't every artist sick of their album by the time it's done? You're like, "my paintings." Yeah. Niall: 2008 was an interesting time for it to land. The album draws on the Beach Boys and Brian Wilson, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Nick Drake, Simon & Garfunkel, Fairport Convention, Judee Sill, very much old-timey or sixties folk and pastoral stuff. And in 2008 there's a financial crash. The album was worked on before that, but it was released into that environment, and a lot of this music seemed to catch. When things go bad, we retreat, we dream, we listen to music that's maybe the opposite of what we're feeling. There was a gentleness, an unhurriedness to it that resonated. Aoife: Grizzly Bear is another band from that time. When Jay-Z and Beyoncé went to see Grizzly Bear in Brooklyn, that was kind of where all the indie music peaked. Niall: And the other part of it, which I was involved in, was the MP3 blogs, that's where you'd hear this music. Especially the American and Canadian stuff, no one was promoting it over here yet, so you'd be months ahead. You'd hear Fleet Foxes in these MP3 formats. That was a mad period, it showed how the internet could collapse geography, a song could spread really quickly on the blogs. And in an American context, this came out post-Bush, with the Obama era coming in, a more hopeful tone. You had the Lehman Brothers crash, these global pressures, and then these hopeful times too. It's interesting to wonder whether these albums are a reaction to it, or whether they appeal to us because we want nice, happy things. I feel like Fleet Foxes have so much emotional depth: there's yearning, sadness, hope, nostalgia. Aoife: I loved Yellow House by Grizzly Bear, their first record, a complex, complicated, almost jazzy thing that sounded beautiful but had a lot going on. We weren't going for simplistic music, but we wanted music that gave us depth and beauty. Is art a solution to the world collapsing? Niall: We could be answering that in 2026. We live in a cursed timeline, as I keep saying. That's all I'm going to say. But what else happened in 2008 in the wider circle of music? Portishead returned with Third. TV on the Radio released Dear Science. MGMT released Oracular Spectacular, 'Kids' and all that. Cut Copy released In Ghost Colours, Indie Sleaze night on Saturday, folks, come on. Kanye put out 808s & Heartbreak, that was November that year. Rihanna was at the peak of her powers. Aoife: Katy Perry appeared that year. And 'American Boy'. Niall: 'American Boy', still one of the best pop songs, fire. Iron & Wine was the other one I forgot to mention. So it was a really vibrant, varied year. As you heard, there's the Sun Giant EP too. Aoife: The thing about that is it came out before the album, but was recorded after. The album was done, in the bag. Niall: They decided to go into the studio and record Sun Giant, a collection of songs intended to sell on tour. It ended up being quite popular, and for a lot of people it was their first time discovering Fleet Foxes. Aoife: It wasn't like The Coronas' 'San Diego Song', their summer-holiday anthem, or anything like that. But it came out before the album, and then the album arrives. Niall: So what was the reaction at the time? Was it immediate? Aoife: Things happened really quickly. In January that year they got all the MySpace attention, and by June the album was coming out. Really, really quick. There was so much chatter about them, which is partly why I'd seen the name, and a music blog like yours would have seen it too, and known they were one of the big bands. In a way that's harder now. Niall: These days you see bands like Geese getting a lot of attention because they use companies that help them go viral. You didn't really have that then. Now you'd dress yourself up in some gimmick, polka dots, whatever, and go viral all over the internet for it. I couldn't imagine these lads doing that. Aoife: No. But maybe in a way they were cosplaying living in the forest, on the Puget Sound. Niall: Anyway, when the album came out, people loved them, and it really hit it off. Because they sound so seventies, your parents would love the records and you'd love the records. There's almost a lullaby quality to the folk stuff too. The music is applicable to anybody of any generation, and there's something lovely about nostalgic music that reminds you of a better time. To finish on that point: I think there's something very mysterious about Fleet Foxes, they feel out of time. They're these young, scruffy lads with the beards, but there's a mystery to them. They didn't come across as the hipster end of things, they weren't leaning into anything. They were presented as the kind of band that wouldn't have had phones, would have lived off-grid, which is funny because they were a MySpace band. They're the most un-MySpace band you can imagine. Surprise people, do something a bit different, don't be exactly what people want you to be, and they'll love you for it. And then your songs are unbelievable too, soaring and stunning. Can we talk for a second about the cover? It's an original painting from 1559 by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, Netherlandish Proverbs. It depicts a densely populated Flemish village scene illustrating 126 folk proverbs. There's a lot there. Some on this side are cut off, but for example, this woman here, she's putting the blue cloak on her husband, meaning she deceives him. This guy is casting roses before swine, wasting effort on the unworthy. And right at the top there's a man running through a field with his arse on fire, chasing pigs, "he who eats fire craps sparks," do not be surprised at the outcome if you attempt a dangerous venture. There are 126 of those. Aoife: The interesting thing is that the band managed to get permission to use it. Really unusual to be allowed use it as commercial artwork. Niall: And apparently the museum that holds the artwork were delighted. A lot of stars aligned for them. It's an iconic cover because it's so different from what anybody else was doing, clearly of a particular period, and it has that Where's Wally quality. I have a quote about it. Robin said: "We were trying to figure out what we wanted to do, and my brother had been working some stuff out, when I saw this Bruegel painting in a book my girlfriend had. I liked that it had a really intriguing meaning, there's a story to each little scene, which felt fitting for the record. It was dense but unified, not a collage. It has a Where's Waldo quality, something you could look at for a long time on a vinyl sleeve and keep finding new little things. It was very easy to get the museum in Berlin that has it to say yes, they were super excited the band wanted to use it, and put it in their newsletter. When you open it up, on the inside there's a Paisley pattern traced from the back of a book that Skyler's mum got me. We wanted two very different feelings." So, what to look out for when we press play very shortly? Aoife: When I was going back to this, I had it in my head that every song was one of these big songs, because there are so many big moments. But actually there are two tracks that are pretty much acoustic, so it's interesting to notice how they go from the big sound to the small. And for me they're a real emotion-and-feeling band, so notice how you feel listening to it. I always feel this swell of emotion with Fleet Foxes, I was walking down the road listening to Shore and I was like, my God. So lean back and feel into the emotions they're bringing you. And listen to the lyrics if you can make them out, because they're so out of time, all about pack horses and this amazing imagery. Robin Pecknold said he didn't write about a lot of personal stuff because he didn't have enough life experience yet, so instead he wrote these beautifully poetic narratives about pastoral and rural life. So I'd say the lyrics and the feelings are the two things. Niall: Track two, 'White Winter Hymnal', is probably the biggest one, watch out for that. And a few other people thanked and cited as influences, for some extra context: Brian Wilson, Joanna Newsom, Bob Dylan, Noah Lennox and all the lads from Animal Collective, Levon Helm and Robbie Robertson of The Band, Blitzen Trapper, who they toured with at the time and who were bigger than them then. For some reason Joni Mitchell and Neil Young are listed together, which is fair enough. Marvin Gaye, Damien Jurado, Paul Simon and John Lennon listed together. Townes Van Zandt, a legend. Vashti Bunyan, and Van Morrison. There's a nice quote from Robin Pecknold I'll read afterwards. Let's just open it up and listen. I'll play it at full volume, it's about thirty-nine minutes, two sides. Close your eyes, whatever you want to do, vibe away in your own way. [The album plays: Fleet Foxes – Fleet Foxes, 39 minutes.] After the album Niall: It's quite an economical album, isn't it? It doesn't stick around long, thirty-nine minutes. Aoife: I like an economical album. It's also one of the first fairly short records we've done here. Niall: That's part of why I was thinking about Sun Giant in that context too. I'm going to read a bit from the liner notes, because for an album that's very much about feelings, with only a few direct songs, some of what's written here is interesting: "My first memory has always been of me and my mom on a cold grey day down at some beach in Washington, along the Puget Sound somewhere near Seattle. I would be around two or three years old, and we were with a friend of mine from the neighbourhood and his mom, walking among the driftwood looking for crabs. Even now I can remember the smell and temperature of the air, the feeling of the sand and the swaying tall grass. I can even remember looking over at my friend and how his face looked when he smiled back at me. Another memory I'll sometimes recall as my first is dressing up in the dead of summer as Jack London, with tennis rackets on my feet and wearing my dad's hiking pack, after seeing Disney's terrible version of White Fang. Or the memory of stealing my neighbour's Big Wheel and riding it halfway down the block before getting caught and having to turn around defeated. Or wearing a fireman's outfit while washing my parents' car, or eating an orange popsicle from the ice cream truck. These have always been some of my most distinct and persistent memories of childhood. So it came as a disappointment when, one day as a teenager, I opened up a photo album and found pictures of each and every one of these memories. I didn't have a single memory that didn't belong to, or somehow grow from, those pictures my parents had. I guess I've seen all these photographs at some point, forgotten they were just photographs, and over time made them into my most tangible memories. That's scary to me in a way. This leads me to something weird about the power music has: its transportability. Any time I hear a song or record that meant a lot to me at a certain moment, I'm instantly taken back to that place in full detail. Whenever I hear 'Feel Flows' by the Beach Boys, I'm taken straight to the back of my parents' car on the way to my grandparents' place, with Surf's Up in my Walkman and the Cascade Mountains going by in the window. Any song off Radiohead's Kid A brings back the airport near Seattle, from when we were on the way to Colorado for a wedding and Kid A was the only record I brought or wanted to bring. 'Crayon Angels' by Judee Sill is the whole winter of last year. And Brian Wilson's solo version of 'Surf's Up' takes me back to driving my parents' car around town alone at sixteen, windows down at night. I can't ascribe exact memories to songs by The Microphones, Joni Mitchell, Built to Spill, Dungen, Harry Nilsson and so many others, and it's a form of recall I can actually trust, there's no visual element to complicate things, no chance of a planted memory that wasn't actually supposed to be there. Maybe I should be concerned that I'm alone in almost all of these memories, but I guess I was just a private kid, and music was a private experience for me. Music activates a certain mental freedom in a way nothing else can, and that is so empowering. You can call it escapism if you like, but I see it as connecting to a deeper human feeling than the one found in the day-to-day world." Aoife: That's lovely. It's a nice addendum. And he was only twenty-one. Niall: For some reason it's signed "Warren Gamaliel Bancroft Winnipeg Harding," Warren G. Harding being the 29th president of the United States. I don't know why, he thought it was funny. Dated April 6th, 2008, Chicago, Illinois. So, any particular highlights, anything that stood out? Aoife: I was reminded how much I love 'Blue Ridge Mountains', the second-to-last song. I just love those four- and five-part harmonies so much. There's something that really gets me about beautiful harmonies stacked on each other that sound so natural. My dad was really into Neil Young and all of that era, my mum's really into Simon & Garfunkel, so I feel like I came out of the womb going, this is the music I love. Niall: There was another one I meant to mention. Aoife: I'm really bad at remembering song names, which isn't great for an arts journalist. They go in one ear and out the other. Niall: 'He Doesn't Know Why'. Aoife: That was it. I always forget the name of that one, and it's an absolute banger. It's quite a direct song, the last one on the first side. Niall: He mentions his brother Sean in 'Blue Ridge Mountains', which is interesting. And Oliver James is his younger brother, that's the last song. Aoife: His sister is Aja, after the Steely Dan album. The parents were really into them. Niall: It holds up so well. The harmonies and vocals sound incredible, there are those beautiful little flourishes, a flute on one of the tracks, the guitar is stunning, lovely little bass lines. I love the way Robin Pecknold and the band hear music. There's a really good Song Exploder episode with him talking about a song from Crack-Up, and the way he thinks about translating his thoughts and emotions into music is so illuminating. He has a beautiful melodic flow that's really similar to the flow of water and nature. There are so many nature references, it's almost parody there are so many. Aoife: You could do a Portlandia sketch about it. "Power of nature, man." "Come down from the mountain, you've been gone too long." Niall: In terms of the line-up: alongside Robin Pecknold on vocals there was Skyler Skjelset on lead guitar, his best friend from Nathan Hale High School, later joined by Casey Wescott, Christian Wargo on bass, and Nicholas Peterson on drums, who left after this album. Aoife: And who came in as the drummer? Niall: A man who's been a main character in one of these listening parties himself: Josh Tillman, Father John Misty, played drums with them. Aoife: For how long? Niall: Only a year or two, pretty short. As I said, main character, he was making his own record. Any Father John Misty fans? He writes really good songs and he's handsome, so we all love him, but he's also a bit of a pain, and he didn't get on very well with Robin Pecknold, which isn't surprising. When I was looking back at the Pitchfork interview they did in 2008, a few months after the album came out, it was a big joint interview with Robin and Josh Tillman, and Tillman is answering the questions at the start. That's confidence. Do you want to hear a quote from what Robin Pecknold said? I've written it in my little notebook, so old-school, that's the only way I remember these things. In a 2020 Reddit AMA, Pecknold said that on that tour, the Helplessness Blues tour, Tillman was supposed to bring out his own record, but his label said he could only release it after the tour. So he was on tour thinking, "I want to bring out my own record, I'm tired of Fleet Foxes." Pecknold said he "had to endure being around a lot of substance abuse, sabotaged shows, general ill treatment and shit-talking, all while paying him for songs he didn't have anything to do with. It sucked." And then Tillman left the band. Whereas in that Pitchfork interview he'd said, "I love playing in this band, these are all my friends, I'm having the best time, I'm sorry if that's a corny quote, but that's the best thing about this experience right now." Aoife: So he was lying through his teeth. I think he's the kind of person who really has to be a solo artist, too iconic a personality. You wouldn't want to wrangle him out of bed to get to the next show. Niall: Too big a price. You mentioned Pitchfork, the album was number one on their end-of-year list in 2008, and they listed Sun Giant alongside it, breaking the traditional conventions of end-of-year lists. What they said was: listing Fleet Foxes' debut album and EP together may be awkward, but it just feels right, they're two sides of a coin that equally express the band's mastery, "a catch-all Americana that takes a wide slice of our popular music spectrum and pulls it through a reverse prism to create a gorgeous and focused sound of the band's own. The threads of Brian Wilson's coastal pop, Appalachian folk, modern indie rock, Grateful Dead jams and other influences are masterfully synthesised in the band's harmonies." Robin Pecknold's sense of dynamics, they said, flows like a river, wild and free but logical, filling what needs to be filled and moving on. I swear I didn't rip that off Pitchfork, I came up with something similar on my own. Aoife: Very good. Niall: It was Uncut's album of the year too. But more than anything, and this is a strange accolade, the album was ranked number 36 on Rolling Stone's list of the greatest stoner albums. Aoife: I don't think Robin Pecknold was a stoner. It doesn't really fit. He's a reader. Niall: So what came after? Helplessness Blues, which is really difficult to say, in 2011, then Crack-Up in 2017, then Shore in 2020. Big long gaps, some personnel changes. And Robin Pecknold, as we've established, is a very literary guy, he went to Columbia to do an undergrad in English literature, because he'd left high school early and gone to a community college, and he really wanted that college experience. So that was part of the break. He's also had difficult times, he's spoken about mental health issues and suicidal ideation, many tough experiences that contributed to the gaps too. They haven't released anything since 2020, and he does a lot of cover events. There are two live records. He's actually playing a gig tonight, I think, where he covers Judee Sill. Any Judee Sill fans? Aoife: Oh my gosh, she's amazing. Nobody ever knows Judee Sill. If you listen to anything, listen to Heart Food, it's iconic. He loves her, mentions her on this record. She's the one who does 'The Kiss', people might have seen her perform it on the Old Grey Whistle Test, it's on YouTube. She had a really tragic life. Niall: One of those I've been meaning to listen to properly for years. She only has two records, so it's easy to get into. There's a documentary about her as well, which I haven't seen. Aoife: She's one of those ill-fated seventies musicians, really religious imagery, did a lot of drugs, really interesting. Niall: Did you get to see them again after your first foray in Berlin? Aoife: I saw them when they toured, though it's really bad when you can't remember what you were doing in the 2010s. Niall: Did anybody see them at that Dublin gig, the outdoor one in 2022? Wasn't it amazing. They've played here a fair bit: Vicar Street in 2008, Electric Picnic 2009, The Marquee in Cork 2011, the Iveagh Gardens in 2017. I don't know if I've missed any, maybe you can tell me. So if you were to pick, is there any further listening or reading you'd suggest to somebody, not necessarily Fleet Foxes? Aoife: Some of it is obvious. As I said, I'd definitely check out Judee Sill, because if you really like Fleet Foxes you'd really vibe with her. And he mentions Harry Nilsson, also unbelievable, more well known than Judee Sill, did the cover of 'Everybody's Talkin''. I'd also mention a guy people would have known at one point but isn't very well known now: Richard Swift. He sadly passed away a couple of years ago. He was friends with Robin Pecknold, a hugely talented musician who struggled with addiction. He has an amazing double album from around 2005 or 2006 that's brilliant, and a record called The Hex, which is referenced on 'Sunblind' on Shore, that's the song where Robin name-checks a lot of musicians he loves, like Elliott Smith, David Berman and Richard Swift. It's such a beautiful record for finding new people to listen to, and it's lovely to hear a musician pay tribute to musicians he loves. The imagery is him talking about this beautiful day where he'll go for a swim and listen to all these beautiful bands, an ecstatic kind of song. So check out all of those records, but Richard Swift deserves more fans, and The Hex is really, really good. Niall: Good shout. What we'll do now is play a tune, and then maybe give Sun Giant another go if you want to stick around. Our next listening party is on the 27th of May, and it's an indie-rock album very close to my heart: Broken Social Scene's You Forgot It in People. I've been wanting to do this one on record for a long time. They're playing here later in the year, but I want to give this record its flowers, it's incredible. My niece has just turned seventeen and I bought her a copy, because it's an anthemic record for a seventeen-year-old. I can't believe that band are still going, which is kind of mad, but it's hard to underline what Broken Social Scene meant to a certain segment of indie. Aoife: And there's four hundred of them on stage. They're from Canada, and we were all like, my God, these people are the best. Niall: For me it's the MP3 times again, we'll talk about this next month. I heard about them through the music blogs, and then I got to see them in the Button Factory, which was the Temple Bar Music Centre at the time. It was one of the first things I ever wrote about, back in 2005. A transcendental experience. Aoife: They're so good live. Niall: I once DJ'd in Galway after one of their gigs, and one of the members of the band, I'll leave him nameless, came over and turned off the decks while I was DJing. Aoife: On purpose? Niall: He was that drunk. I can't remember what I was playing, but I was like, great, DJing after Broken Social Scene and then a band member ruins it. I don't think he liked it. No, I think he was just really drunk and thought it was funny. Thumbs down to him. In a way it's surprising a man like that has managed to persist in a band with so many members. Anyway, I digress. We'll talk about it next month, May 27th. Aoife: I cannot wait. I've been listening to it a lot lately again, it's fantastic. Niall: Thank you for being here. Let's play a bit of this and see what happens. Thanks for being here, appreciate it.

"You want to make sure you have the energy at the end of your communication as well as at the beginning." Why do some people command a room without raising their voice? Being heard isn't about speaking louder—it's about using your voice with intention. Breath, posture, and preparation all play a role in helping your message reach the people who need to hear it. In this Quick Thinks episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Matt Abrahams shares practical techniques for projecting your voice with confidence, building vocal stamina, and using microphones effectively. From breathing with more control to making the most of your physical presence, you'll learn simple strategies to ensure your message is heard when it matters mostKey Takeaways:Strong voices start with strong breathing. Your breath is the foundation of vocal projection, helping you speak with greater volume, clarity, and confidence without straining your voice.Preparation helps your voice go the distance. Building vocal stamina, improving your posture, and using microphones effectively ensures your message stays strong from your first word to your last.Activity:Build a vocal warm-up. Before your next presentation or important meeting, spend five minutes reading aloud while focusing on slow, deep breathing. Then identify one physical reminder—such as standing taller or relaxing your shoulders—to help support your voice before you begin.Episode Reference Links:Ep.262 Own the Room: How Voice, Breath, and Body Work Together Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedIn Chapters:(00:00) - Introduction (00:58) - Breathing for Better Projection (02:29) - Place Your Voice (04:05) - Building Vocal Stamina (05:41) - Using a Lavalier Mic (07:07) - Using a Handheld Mic (08:29) - Conclusion ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.With LinkedIn Hiring Pro, you can hire with confidence, knowing you're getting the best talent for your needs. Get started by posting your job for free at linkedin.com/fast

Penn contemplates a sedan chair, Matt recounts an embarrassing moment with Olivia Newton-John and saw two very different Las Vegas magic shows, Penn should have gone to Hawaii to ride motorcycles with Lou Reed, more audience volunteers at the big Penn & Teller show, and lots more,

Today on The Stacks, we're joined by Sequoia Holmes, the award-winning host of the Black People Love Paramore and Freshly Pop'd podcasts. We're chatting about bouncing back from professional setbacks, how Sequoia got into reading, and why she hasn't been able to get into romance novels.Our book club pick for August is Fish Tales by Nettie Jones. We will be discussing the book with Sequoia Holmes on Wednesday, August 26th.You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks website: https://www.thestackspodcast.com/2026/8/5/ep-436-sequoia-holmesConnect with Sequoia: Instagram | Substack | TikTokConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Threads | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | Substack | YoutubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ryder Lee joins Melissa Dawn to discuss his upcoming documentary Psychic Agent: The Gate Program and how it may relate to Charlie Kirk.Raised By Giants LInkTree: https://linktr.ee/raisedbygiantspo

What happens when the person behind a country's most listened to podcast steps away from it for a year?In this episode, I sit down with Paul Olteanu, Master Trainer, coach, and the voice of Mind Architect, Romania's most listened to educational podcast, to talk about what that success was quietly costing him and how he rebuilt his work around meaning.Paul shares how the show reached the peak of its popularity in its first year, why he stepped away from the microphone and public life for almost twelve months, what his body understood long before his mind accepted it, and what recovery required beyond time off. We also go inside the business: what happened to Mind Architect while its founder was away, and what he changed so his return would not repeat the same pattern.Whether you run a business built around your own name or you notice your sense of worth rising and falling with how much you produce, this conversation will change how you think about the way you work.

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Sorry for another delay mga leche! Life getting busy hahaha! but hopefully this will tide you over till the next oneTT's: We talk about fan interactions with celebrities (03:00) and model Brandon Espiritu's controversial take on 'halfies' (14:47)Where you bean?!: Rica googles 'The Halo Halo Show' (31:35) and JC talks about 'The Bear' finale (48:10)Follow Rica & JC on IG:@ricaggg@itsmejayseeLeche-Fan Mail:thehalohaloshow@gmail.comRecorded using the ELGATO WAVE 1 Microphones, go get one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rooted: How Faith Grows and Life Changes | Week 07: WordsJesus said, "For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of." Our words don't just communicate our thoughts—they reveal them.In this episode, Dan Holland explains why our speech is one of the clearest indicators of what's happening beneath the surface. Healthy roots produce healthy words, and lasting change begins not by managing our mouths but by allowing God to renew our minds.Follow Coach Dan Holland:Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/CoachDanHollandYouTube ➡️ @CoachDanHollandVisit us online

In this episode, guest Eddy Aragon breaks down the murder of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, claiming the official sniper story is an "impossible shot" cover-up and the real weapon was a rigged lapel microphone. Then, Walter shifts his crosshairs to Hollywood's uncomfortable history of older male stars dating teenage girls, raising the controversial question: where were the parents? Capped off with a Connecticut "massage parlor" bust, the death of dating "situationships," and callers blaming Gavin Newsom for modern victimhood.

What Equipment Do I Need For A Podcast? Starting a podcast can be an exciting venture, but one of the biggest hurdles for many aspiring podcasters is deciding what equipment to buy. In this post, we'll break down some essential gear recommendations, from good to better to best, to help you kickstart your podcasting journey with confidence. The Essential Podcast Equipment When you're starting a podcast, the first piece of equipment you'll need is a microphone. It's crucial to choose a quality microphone to ensure your audio is clear and professional. Here are my recommendations: Microphones for Podcasting: Good: Samson Q2U The Samson Q2U microphone is a versatile option for new podcasters. It typically retails between $50 and $70 and features both XLR and USB connectivity, allowing you to use it with various setups. This dynamic microphone delivers great sound as long as you're close to it. Better: Shure MV7 For those willing to invest a bit more, the Shure MV7 is an excellent choice, priced around $250 to $300. This microphone offers multiple connection options and comes with an app that allows you to customize your audio settings, ensuring high-quality sound. Best: Shure SM7B If you're serious about podcasting and willing to invest in top-tier equipment, the Shure SM7B is my top recommendation. Priced at about $400, this microphone has been used in professional studios by artists like Michael Jackson and Eminem. However, it requires an interface to connect to your computer. Headphones for Podcasting You might wonder why you need headphones for podcasting. They are essential for monitoring your audio and ensuring everything sounds right during recording. Here are my recommendations: Good: AirPods While not ideal, if you already have AirPods, they can work in a pinch. Just be cautious about potential Bluetooth connectivity issues. Better: Wired Headphones Wired headphones are more reliable than Bluetooth options. Look for any standard wired headphones that plug into your device, as they provide a consistent audio experience. Best: Audio-Technica ATH-M40X For the best audio monitoring experience, I recommend the Audio-Technica ATH-M40X. These headphones provide true-to-audio sound, allowing you to catch imperfections in your recordings. Video Equipment for Podcasting If your podcast includes video, you'll need a decent webcam or camera. Here are the options: Good: Laptop Camera If your laptop has a newer camera, ensure it records in 1080p resolution. Avoid using older 720p cameras, as they won't deliver quality visuals on larger screens. Better: Logitech Brio The Logitech Brio webcam is a solid choice, offering 1080p resolution and easy USB connectivity for around $100. Best: Digital SLR Camera Investing in a digital SLR camera, like a Sony or even using a high-quality smartphone, will give you stunning 4K visuals, but be mindful of your storage capacity. Recording Devices Choosing the right recording device is vital. Here's what I recommend: Good: Focusrite Scarlett Solo The Focusrite Scarlett Solo is a reliable option for beginners, allowing you to connect your microphone via XLR and record directly to your computer. Better: Zoom PodTrak P4 Next The Zoom PodTrak P4 Next is an advanced solution with multiple microphone inputs and AI noise reduction features, perfect for group recordings. Best: Rodecaster Pro II For serious podcasters, the Rodecaster Pro II is a top-of-the-line option with multiple inputs and advanced features for seamless recording. Software: I am a referral partner of Riverside – an all-in-one platform that records audio and video, features a text-based editor, and a number of other enhancements from recording to publication. Here is my referral link.  Conclusion Starting your podcasting journey doesn't have to be overwhelming. By choosing the right equipment from these recommendations—whether it's microphones, headphones, webcams, or recording devices—you'll set yourself up for success. Remember, the best gear for you depends on your budget and the quality you're aiming for. If you have any questions or need further guidance, feel free to reach out to me at Jag Podcast Productions!  (313) 757-2524 or jag@jagpodcastproductions.com. For a more compreshensive list and explanation of podcast equipment, visit my full recommendation page here. Find jag on social media @JAGPodcastProductions or online at JAGPodcastProductions.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For the first time since our special memorial episode honoring our dear friend and longtime co-host Max Sand, The Whitfield Report returns to its regular format. Sam Whitfield and Mortheous are back behind the microphones, carrying on the conversations that Max loved so much while honoring the legacy he leaves behind.Joining the panel this week are Evan and Craig from the Fake Untitled Podcast for a wide-ranging discussion covering some of the biggest stories making headlines and taking over the internet.This week's topics include:The arrest of Andrew and Tristan Tate in Miami and the latest developments surrounding their legal battles.The growing online phenomenon of "NixonMaxxing" and why Richard Nixon is unexpectedly becoming a cultural icon among some younger conservatives.Reports that an OpenAI AI model allegedly attempted to preserve itself by copying data to Hugging Face, reigniting debates over AI safety, alignment, and the future of artificial intelligence.Plus additional news, politics, culture, technology, and plenty of the unscripted conversations you've come to expect from The Whitfield Report.While this marks a new chapter for the show, Max's presence will always be felt. The conversations continue, the mission remains the same, and we're grateful to everyone who has supported us during this difficult time.Thank you for joining us as we pick up the microphone once more.Sam's Substack:https://samwhitfield.substack.com/Rumble:https://rumble.com/user/TheWhitfieldReport2nd YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@WhitfieldReportReloadedKick Channel:https://kick.com/whitfieldreportSam's Amazon Author Page:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sam-Whitfield/author/B00M1DNU88?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4DIcoDO0BIDyuH7SWIsAB8?si=8c06106f817d4eebAmerican Instinct Pulp Adventures:https://americaninstinct.substack.comFollow Sam on X and Instagram: @SamW_NGCFollow Right To Offend Media on X: @RTOMediaBuy Me A Coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/whitfieldreport

Do you need wisdom from God to help you through a difficult situation or decision? In James 1:5, you're told how to receive the exact wisdom you need.Bible Verse: James 1:5, NIV:  "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you."---Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.comEmail CarterMethod@gmail.com with your prayer requests for our prayer circle.---Technical information: Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Soften, Audacity, Amadeus Pro, and Waves ReGen. Rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: 512 Audio Tempest.---Keywords: God, Jesus, Bible, prayer,---

It's officially Rippaverse Day on 2 Geeks and a Microphone! Michael and Stephen are celebrating the independent comic juggernaut just because we can. We're kicking things off by highlighting our own recent purchases and sharing our personal hype for what's coming down the pipeline. Then, the main event: Rippaverse Creative Manager Andrew Rodriguez stops by the studio! We are talking all about the monumental news regarding the Hachette Book Group partnership and what it means for global retail. We also dig deep into the upcoming prelude and launch of Exclave, the Rippaverse's very first major crossover event. Will the Devling King conquer the surface? Will we get Andrew to spill some secrets? Tune in to find out!

I’m on the road in a 16 foot Penske truck  I’m doing this show from a hotel room in Bolingbrook, Illinois. friend Of The Show Jeff  Zelepugas  joins me and my undisclosed beautiful travel companion Music by The Kinks ? 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This is the story of my rock and roll butler. Welcome to the Rock and Roll Geek Show. 00:00:21 My name is Michael Butler. Thanks a lot for joining me. I really appreciate it. 00:00:25 Today is Friday, July 17th, 2026. It’s 540 when I’m doing this. We’re going to do it shortly because we have people in the hotel room. 00:00:37 A friend of the show is here that I met. We’re in, what town are we in? Bowling? 00:00:44 Bowling? Bowling Brook. Bowling Brook. 00:00:46 Bowling Brook, Illinois. Introduce yourself. It’s Jeffrey. 00:00:50 Jeffrey Zalapugas. Zalapugas. I can’t pronounce his last name. 00:00:54 I don’t know why but Zalapugas. Zalapugas. Zalapugas. 00:01:03 It’s not my pizza name. My pizza name is Paige. So is that an Italian? 00:01:07 Zalapugas. Lithuanian. Lithuanian, ooh. 00:01:10 I don’t know what they say about Lithuanians. Yeah, for sure. If I order a pizza, it’s never that. 00:01:18 What do you mean? It’s never a Lithuanian pizza? No, it’s never Zalapugas. 00:01:21 Oh, it’s Zalapulagas. Zalapulagas. That’s what you’re going to hear going back. 00:01:24 I’ve heard it all. Talk into that microphone. You can’t butcher the last name. 00:01:32 Jeffrey Zalapugas. We’re going to meet up with Jeff Thielicke today. That’s who you were with last time when I was in Milwaukee. 00:01:40 And Chicago. And Manitoba. Oh, you were in Chicago as well. 00:01:43 Yeah. Thielicke got pretty wasted, huh? Milwaukee as well. 00:01:48 Yeah. Hats off to Jeff. He’s a fun guy. 00:01:51 Sure is. As you are as well. He’s a good dude. 00:01:54 I was telling undisclosed, beautiful travel companion Raquel how hilarious you got. You crack me up all the time. Last time you were there, I was cracking up. 00:02:07 Well, we had the gentle giant with us, though. Stirring up the pot. Yeah, your bodyguard. 00:02:13 Yeah, we went to a Mexican place. Did you know he came to? Oh, his wife is here, Winnie. 00:02:18 His beautiful wife, Winnie. Say hi, Winnie. Winnie, did you know he came all the way to see… 00:02:26 Yes, yes, he told me about it. Yes, he told me, yes. You okay with that? 00:02:30 Yes, I was. Where are you from, Winnie? I’m from Africa. 00:02:36 You’re from Africa? What part of Africa? East Africa. 00:02:38 East Africa. What country is in East Africa? Uganda. 00:02:41 What is it? Uganda. Uganda? 00:02:44 Wow. I went to Cape Town, and I went to… Oh, fuck. 00:02:51 Botswana? Botswana, oh, yeah. Is that near Uganda? 00:02:55 No, that’s south, south, south, yes. They had no… In Cape Town, because I wanted to have wild game, I wanted to eat wild game. 00:03:02 Wow. Cape Town, they had all kinds of wild game you could eat. Yes, they do. 00:03:06 Botswana and up there, there was no wild game. Yeah, Botswana is a bit a desert of a desert. There were game reserves, but there was no wild game to eat. 00:03:16 No, no, they don’t. What about Uganda? Oh, Uganda is beautiful. 00:03:19 You have… Is there wild… Can you eat wild game there? 00:03:22 Oh, yes. Springbok was delicious. Yes, you better come to Uganda. 00:03:27 I’ll… Can you have… You have a place I can stay there? 00:03:30 No, I’m kidding. Oh, yes, I do. We had… 00:03:32 I had ostrich carpaccio in Cape Town. Okay. That was the best thing I’ve ever eaten in my life. 00:03:40 Wow. It was so good. You come in Uganda, you’ll eat the luwombo. 00:03:45 Luwombo? Luwombo, yes. What is that? 00:03:49 It’s beef or chicken stewed in banana leaves. Oh, that’s great. Yes, real tender. 00:03:56 Oh, man, I’m hungry. We haven’t eaten today. Zellopagus. 00:04:00 We’ll feed you. Well, it’s nice to meet you, Winnie. Nice to meet you. 00:04:04 So you go back and forth to Africa? Yes, yes, I do. I do. 00:04:08 I had… We had a woman who was a friend… We started off as cleaning our house, but then she became a really good friend and part of the family. 00:04:15 She’s from Cape Town. She goes back. Her husband’s still there. 00:04:19 Her husband stays in Cape Town. She goes back and forth. Now I have my husband here, so I better go see my other family. 00:04:26 You get away from your husband for a while. Does Jeffrey go with you? Yes, for a break. 00:04:30 He hasn’t yet, but we hope to go. You’ve never been to Africa? Not yet. 00:04:34 It’s a hell of a flight. Yes. We got married in Fiji. 00:04:39 I don’t know where that is. Fiji. Is that near Australia? 00:04:43 Yeah, above Australia. Oh, right, yeah. You’ve got to lay flat. 00:04:46 You’ve got to get first class. It’s a shit flight if you don’t lay first class. When I sell the house, we’re going to lay flat in Japan. 00:04:56 Nice. Wow. Yeah, I would love to go to Japan. 00:04:59 Yeah, we’re going to do some drinking and eating in Japan. Come with us. We’re going to go. 00:05:02 It’s beautiful, yes. Tokyo, for sure. Yeah. 00:05:05 We’re going to go to Alcatraz. We’ll let you know where we’re going. Kyoto. 00:05:08 Oh, yeah. We’re going to go to Kyoto, Osaka, maybe even Okinawa. Because they have good beer in Okinawa. 00:05:14 Beautiful place. Yeah. You like sake, brother? 00:05:19 No, I don’t drink sake too much. But I do like a Japanese beer. I’ll take a Sapporo. 00:05:26 Oh, that’s too generic? Well, it depends on which. Now we’re going to geek out on beer. 00:05:30 Because I’ll tell you, if you have a Sapporo 22-ounce can, they’re brewed in Japan. But if you get a 12-ounce can or a bottle of Sapporo, it’s brewed in Canada. It’s by Molson. 00:05:43 Oh, wow. I didn’t know that. Microphone up to your mouth. 00:05:45 Fun fact from Michael Butler. And if you go to a Japanese restaurant, if they have Asahi on draft, that is brewed in Japan. But if you get an Asahi bottle, it’s another Americanized. 00:05:57 It’s like made in America somewhere. What about sake in that goofy barrel? I don’t know anything about sake. 00:06:02 You’re not a sake drinker? My good friend Shaki, Metal Moment, he knows all about it. But I don’t know anything about sake. 00:06:08 How’s he doing? We had dinner. Undisclosed Raquel came. 00:06:13 We had dinner with them on Sunday before we left. Went to a Korean all-you-can-eat place. It was good. 00:06:18 Cool. Glad you reconnected. Yeah. 00:06:21 That was the first time Shaki’s seen me since the shit went down. But yeah. Yeah. 00:06:28 He took it all in stride. Well, good to have friends. Yeah, because his wife was, well, I don’t know if she was friends with the other one. 00:06:37 So she met Raquel, and they were very impressed by how great of a person Raquel was. Well, definitely. This whole mission you’ve been on these last couple of weeks, having a partner in crime, is essential. 00:06:53 So I’m happy for the two of you, and thanks for doing this for Michael. So what brings you to Bowling? What are we at again? 00:06:59 We’re in Bowling Brook, Illinois. The claim to fame was the first indoor amusement park. It’s no longer here. 00:07:07 I saw the Ramones, actually, at that venue called Old Chicago. It’s on YouTube if you guys get bored. But there was a riot afterwards, chair throwing. 00:07:20 Yeah. Oh, nice. And I got one of Didi’s picks. 00:07:23 I should have brought that. Just a brag deal. Chair throwing where they’re like, people wanted to see the punk rock circus or something, and they started to fight with the punk rockers? 00:07:32 No, I don’t know what the uproar was. But there’s some footage of the Ramones walking around Old Chicago in Bowling Brook. Oh, okay. 00:07:41 Maybe I’ll throw that out on the Facebook. You didn’t create that, though, did you? No, I don’t. 00:07:46 No, I did not create it. But let’s not get into that. It’s a running gag. 00:07:51 My brother just became a rock and roll geek, and I asked him about it. He’s like, oh, did I? You’re going to meet him tonight, hopefully. 00:07:59 Oh, good. Did he bring his harmonicas? Well, we were talking about that before we jumped on this cast. 00:08:05 Well, if he gets asked, he needs to be prepared. Well, he doesn’t want to assume. Do I need to bring my harmonicas in case he wants to blow? 00:08:16 Yeah, if they’re handy. He does have them with him, right? He said he wasn’t going to bring them. 00:08:20 Let me look in the truck before we get out of here, and I’ll see. On the way here, go ahead. So Bowling Brook is just a suburb of Chicago. I told you about the claim to fame, the old Chicago, but it’s probably maybe an hour, hour and a half west of Chicago, 00:08:37 just a suburb. You’re pretty much in and out on I-80, but that’s really all Bowling Brook’s about. But we’re going to see a blues band that my brother used to sit in with years ago called the Griff Band, so Don Griffin. So he’s going to do one set, and then somebody’s going to do just 00:08:55 classic rock after that. So we’ve got blues and then classic rock? Blues and classic rock. 00:09:00 All right. Well, good. Where are you coming from? 00:09:04 I live in a town called Lakewood, Illinois, which is next to Crystal Lake. It’s halfway between Chicago and Rockford, as the crow flies. You know Rockford? 00:09:13 I asked beautiful Raquel if she knew what Rockford was famous for. Does she know? She does now. 00:09:23 She knows now. The band that has no past? Yes, exactly. 00:09:28 She thought it was where the famous oysters were from. You’re going to have to. If you guys had time, the Hard Rock Casino has a huge. 00:09:36 In Rockford or in Chicago? In Rockford has a huge. We already passed Rockford. 00:09:41 Yeah, I guess you did, but I mean, you’re not like. I mean, if you were a diehard Rick Nielsen fan. They got Rick Nielsen’s guitars, right? 00:09:49 They got, I’d say, probably 30 guitars, probably 10 outfits. You know, all kinds of, you know. Rick, you know, from Rockford, living in Rockford, has a huge display. 00:10:00 I could probably forward some pictures there. How far is Rockford from here? I don’t know. 00:10:06 Maybe, probably 45 minutes. We got to go back track 45 minutes? No, it’s north and probably a little bit. 00:10:12 It’s probably more due north and probably a little bit east. All right, maybe we’ll see. Or west, rather, sorry. 00:10:19 West, so we got to go back track. We’ll see if we can. I should have mentioned that, but you know that crazy knit jumpsuit that he’s got? 00:10:27 With the, what is it? Is it Glenplaid? With the checkerboards, you mean? 00:10:32 Checkerboards, but kind of like offset. Those pants that he wears? Uh-huh. 00:10:37 You remember when he had the arrow with the red sweater and the goofy hat? Yeah, that’s early, that’s in color. With those knit pants, there’s a pair of those on display. 00:10:46 And a bunch of his guitars. He can’t fit in those anymore. I spent more time taking pictures of that than actually seeing the gig that we were going there to see. 00:10:59 We’re going to Nashville to see them open for GZ Top. Nashville’s great. Joe Pollock invited me to see Cheap Trick and Hart. 00:11:10 That was last year, year before? With the lovely Gina. That was a good time. 00:11:16 Did you go? Yeah, I went. They invited me. 00:11:19 We hung out. Did Robin get up and sing? Love Hurts? 00:11:25 No, I don’t think they did Love Hurts. Did he get up and sing with Hart? I don’t even remember if the kid was there or not. 00:11:30 Robin Jr.? Yeah, Robin Jr. I don’t really recall. 00:11:33 I’ve been to so many gigs. Ann Wilson was in the wheelchair, but I think she’s gotten better since then. We, on the way here, we stopped at the world’s largest truck stop. 00:11:44 You ever been there? I’ve heard of it. I’ve never been. 00:11:46 I was a little disappointed. This is a big shopping mall? Thielicke told us, you need to stop at the world’s largest truck stop. 00:11:54 So we stopped, and it’s not that great. It’s not like you guys have been to the Buc-ee’s, I’m sure, right? That’s what I said. 00:12:01 I said, well, this Buc-ee’s looks as big as this. I like Buc-ee’s better than that place we were at today. Buc-ee’s has all branded stuff. 00:12:10 Yeah, there’s one. Wisconsin has one called Quick Trip. I’m not a Wisconsinian, but on the scale of Buc-ee’s, I don’t know where they fit. 00:12:23 But they’ll have stuff like hard-boiled eggs pickled, stuff like that, weird. Like 110 different kinds of beef sticks. I’m sure the Wisconsinians would know more about it. 00:12:39 But Quick Trip, if you see one, is a little bit of a trip. If we see a Quick Trip, we’ll stop at a Quick Trip. I’m hoping we see a Buc-ee’s, because I would like everybody to experience the Buc-ee’s. 00:12:49 It’s something you should check out once. Yeah, they’re mainly from the south, I think, right? But they’re starting to make a little bit of a jump up north here. 00:12:56 Yeah, I think so. All right, so thank you for meeting up with us, General Paulodoulos. I wouldn’t miss it for the world. 00:13:05 I’ll probably have a beer with you just to get off my sabbatical. There you go. My health sabbatical. 00:13:09 Why are you not drinking right now? I went through some health issues, man. I’m on a bunch of meds, and it doesn’t mix with booze that well. 00:13:16 Do you have a stroke? No, I had AFib about three years ago, and then it came back about nine months ago. And then I had a situation where the blood wasn’t pumping through the heart appropriately. 00:13:29 How did you find that out? Well, I knew it was gurgling, you know what I mean? Were you wearing a watch? 00:13:37 Because if you’re wearing a watch and you have AFib stuff, it’ll blow up. Yeah, so I bought the watch to monitor for it. That’s why I’m wearing one. 00:13:44 Yeah, I started getting it again. And then I had an ablation on May 11th, and I’ve been pretty good since then. What’s an ablation? 00:13:50 They go in there and zap some of the overacting areas of the heart that send electrical pulses to make your heart beat. What do they zap it with? Sound waves or radio waves or something. 00:14:02 And they deaden some of the overactive sites, and hopefully they get the right ones. And since then, they shocked it back in the rhythm and then did the ablation, and I’ve been okay since. So I’ve been staying off the beef, staying off the booze. 00:14:18 Staying off the beef? Yeah, they take you off the beef. Fuck that. 00:14:24 Fuck that shit. Well, they say your good years are between 63 and 73. What’s that? 00:14:31 What do they want you to eat? Chicken, fish, vegetables, fruit. That’s okay, too, but you’ve got to eat. 00:14:38 The beef is… Once in a while. Yeah. 00:14:41 So once in a while. You got money? Not really. 00:14:45 So you better… Sorry, Winnie. If he kicks it, you ain’t going to get much. 00:14:50 You better hope he lives. I mean… I got enough to retire today. 00:14:58 Okay, good. So Winnie’s not going to be homeless until she can die. No, no, no. 00:15:01 She’s… Good. Yeah, yeah. 00:15:03 I’m sure she has her own money. Yeah. You have your own money, right, Winnie? 00:15:07 Yes, I do. Good, good, good, good. She’s got a big compound back in Africa, so she probably, you know… 00:15:12 She mourned for a week and then be back in Africa, probably. But, anyway. Well, I appreciate you coming, Zellablogs. 00:15:18 No worries, man. Thanks for having me. So, friends, we’re trying to get back to New York by Sunday. 00:15:24 We’re taking I-80. I said this yesterday. We’re taking I-80. 00:15:29 So if you’re along I-80 and want to have a beer or something… I think we do get off I-80 at some point, don’t we? Oh, I don’t know. 00:15:36 Very soon, I think. We got two more days. So we’re going to be heading through Pennsylvania, then up to New York. 00:15:42 So if you’re on our route, friends, I’d love to meet up with you and have a beer or something. And, again, thank you to everybody who’s been contributing to this trip. It’s much appreciated. 00:15:55 And it’s been so far so good. Oh, you want a beer? Okay. 00:16:02 I’ll get you a beer. Hold on a second. Now I’m frazzled. 00:16:07 No, I wanted you to have a sip of that fine… Let’s take a sip. Oh, yeah. We’re all drinking, except for Zella Pelugas, 00:16:14 we’re all drinking Modelo in the can and a Yeti knockoff. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Thank you, everybody, for supporting the shot. 00:16:21 Take a sip of this fine Modelo. It’s new. There you go. 00:16:26 Ah! You know what they say. The eighth one of the day is always the best. 00:16:32 This is actually the first one of the day. It’s the first one of the day for me as well. Cheers. 00:16:35 Cheers, Michael August. Cheers. That’s not going to give you a heart attack. 00:16:39 What meds are you on? All kinds of shit, man. I’ll tell you offline. 00:16:43 Okay. Well, thank you for listening, friends. 00:16:46 Rockandrollgeek.com is where you can find the show. Find me on the Facebook, R&R Geek. 00:16:51 Rockandrollgeek Facebook group. Going strong as usual. Thanks to the sheriff. 00:16:57 And find me on the Twitter, R&R Geek. Find me on the Instagram, rockandrollgeek. Don’t ask. 00:17:02 Please keep the donations coming. Without your donations, this show would die a horrible, putrid, stenchful death. And if you get any value out of this, please contribute what you can. 00:17:10 And I thank you for everybody who’s been supporting so far. Zella Palougalos. We’re going to go watch some blues and have some beer. 00:17:17 This is not going to be your only beer for the night. I’ve got a feeling. All right, friends. So I’m going to close out with something that Chris Cappell, 00:17:23 the rockandroll copywriter, sent. We’re playing all songs that have road in the title. And this is from the Kinks 1977 sleepwalker album. 00:17:32 You know what song this is? I don’t. You don’t know the Kinks? 00:17:36 Only the hits. This one is called Life on the Road. Thank you for listening, friends. 00:17:40 I’ll talk to you tomorrow.The post On the road in a Penske truck day five -Bolingbrook, Illinois first appeared on The Rock and Roll Geek Show.

"I know, but I had already finished." Giannis Antetokounmpo's press conference was across the street yesterday, and Tony (also Jeremy, but who cares?) was there to share all the details. Is Giannis recruiting LeBron to Miami? Did Zas get Bobby Portis before Tony? Did Peyton Manning diss Dave Dameshek? Did Mike get a boo-boo? Today's cast: Zaslow, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Roy, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tawnie explains why there has never been a better time for established practitioners, business owners, and legacy professionals, particularly those in the 60 to 65+ demographic, to claim their authority. In a digital landscape flooded with instant AI generated startups, your years of real world credibility are your greatest strength and your strongest differentiator.Tawnie also examines the technology industry's enthusiasm for artificial intelligence, discussing Sam Altman's statement that AI makes this the “easiest time to get rich.” She shares her perspective on how online trolls and algorithmic systems can interfere with everyday business owners and make it more difficult for independent voices to reach their audiences.Finally, the episode explores practical strategies for building a platform you truly own:The 30 Second Hook: Learn the “Problem, Promise, Identity” framework to capture attention immediately and keep listeners from skipping your introduction.The Outro Strategy: Discover why every episode should end with one clear, highly focused Call to Action rather than overwhelming your audience with multiple requests.Sourcing Legal Music: A practical guide to finding royalty free music libraries that can help protect your podcast from copyright claims and unexpected platform issues.Key TakeawayWhen the public square is shaped by algorithms and anonymous online voices, you cannot rely solely on borrowed platforms. Building and owning your own platform gives you greater control over how you connect with your audience. Your microphone is one of your most valuable assets, so use it wisely.

Billy West is one the most accomplished and beloved voice actors alive today. He's brought to life original animated characters like Stimpy from Ren & Stimpy, Doug Funnie, and Philip J. Fry, Dr. Zoidberg, Zapp Brannigan, and Professor Farnsworth (and more) on Futurama. And he's played iconic characters like Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd in Space Jam, Popeye, and Woody Woodpecker.Chances are, he's made you laugh many times. You might even know some of his lines by heart.In Voice-A-Versa, West recounts his remarkable life in show business and the circuitous route that got him there, from a radio-call in contest that led to skits on morning radio in Boston, to a one-off appearance on The Howard Stern Show that turned into a regular role, to a big move to Hollywood, and legendary roles working with other talented creators.But West's life story is deeper and darker than that, and this memoir reveals the traumatic upbringing that scarred and shaped him, and which gave birth to the "Billy-verse" of voices."Billy West is the kind of genius you have to write about in the plural. He's not just a brilliant actor, he's a hundred brilliant actors. And this hilarious book will give you the lowdown on Billy's wild lives and unforgettable voices, and how those fevered brains of his crack us all up." -MATT GROENING, The SimpsonsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Billy West is one the most accomplished and beloved voice actors alive today. He's brought to life original animated characters like Stimpy from Ren & Stimpy, Doug Funnie, and Philip J. Fry, Dr. Zoidberg, Zapp Brannigan, and Professor Farnsworth (and more) on Futurama. And he's played iconic characters like Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd in Space Jam, Popeye, and Woody Woodpecker.Chances are, he's made you laugh many times. You might even know some of his lines by heart.In Voice-A-Versa, West recounts his remarkable life in show business and the circuitous route that got him there, from a radio-call in contest that led to skits on morning radio in Boston, to a one-off appearance on The Howard Stern Show that turned into a regular role, to a big move to Hollywood, and legendary roles working with other talented creators.But West's life story is deeper and darker than that, and this memoir reveals the traumatic upbringing that scarred and shaped him, and which gave birth to the "Billy-verse" of voices."Billy West is the kind of genius you have to write about in the plural. He's not just a brilliant actor, he's a hundred brilliant actors. And this hilarious book will give you the lowdown on Billy's wild lives and unforgettable voices, and how those fevered brains of his crack us all up." -MATT GROENING, The SimpsonsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Every once is a while, our conversation with a guest is so engaging that we keep the mic hot and just keep rolling. That's the case here with Tim Brando (also known as Timmy B; Timmy Toe Tap and more). We never wanted it to end.  So, rather than cut out any great storytelling, we're presenting our conversation with Tim in two parts.  This is Part 1, with the six pack and golf talk in our next episode. Don't miss stories of how Tim grew up in the spotlight and did song and dance as a young boy, his "in booth" dance moves that went viral, his audition for Wheel of Fortune, favorite broadcast partners and so much more on this incredibly entertaining episode of the The Approach Shot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are called to love our neighbor as ourself. Jesus said to do unto others as we would have them do unto us. These do not come natural to us but require His Spirit. But as a tree produces fruit according to its nature. Those who are saved, they have His Spirit and will produce fruit in accord with His nature. His fruit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Galatians 5:13-26 Recorded Sunday morning, July 12, 2026 by Brad D Harris (Sorry, it is scratchy again.  Microphone trouble) We hope that this online service has blessed you.  It is funded by the generous participants of Prairie Oaks Baptist Church.  If you would like to contribute to Prairie Oaks and their audio ministry, we have a donation page so that you can securely give online to help this ministry.  Thank you for listening and prayerfully supporting us.  I hope we continue to further you in your journey with Christ!

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While munching on some giant pretzels at an amusement park, Dannah Gresh and Suzy Weibel discover why anxious thoughts can get SO loud—and how to recognize which voices are actually telling the truth. Because not every thought deserves a microphone.This podcast is only possible with the support of listeners like you. Please consider giving generously to the work of helping women thrive in Christ: Give today

Nobody shares a video they didn't watch. Nobody shares a podcast they didn't listen to, so how do we get people to listen? This week we follow up form last week's episode about measuring success without downloads and today I talk about completion percentage in Apple, Spotify, as well as Google Analytics. Josh Liston explains how he and his co-host from the SAKÉ THIS show.How Long Should My Podcast Be?The stand ard answer is "as long as it needs to be an not a minute longer." However, another way of looking at this is to ask, "How long can you hold someone's attention?"You Can See How Far People Listen to Your ShowThe Apple Dashboard: https://podcastsconnect.apple.comThe Spotify Dashboard: https://creators.spotify.comQuestion of the Month Audio ToolsLast week I had a ton of replies to the Question of the Month. The issue is some of you have a ton of bass. Some of you are so clear it's almost shrill. Other have lots of background noise. This use to take me FOREVER to deal with until I started using tools from Accentize. I use a tool called DXRevive Pro cleans up the audio. Their Dialogue Enhance helps adjust the tone and remove noise. Then they have a free plugin called DXLevel that adjusts the volume levels (and it's free).Takeaways:How Dave thinks about episode length (and why “as long as it needs to be” actually works in practice)How to use Apple Podcasts Connect and Spotify for Podcasters to measure completion percentage and attention, not just downloadsWhy video and YouTube completion rates look so much worse than audio—and how not to let that crush your egoHow to use Google Analytics or Fathom to see which episodes and pages really resonateA behind-the-scenes look at the audio tools Dave uses (Accentize DX Revive, Dialog Enhance, and the free DX Level plugin) to make listener submissions sound more consistentAn update on the “free version” experiment of the School of Podcasting and why future focus is shifting to live cohort-style classesDave also shares a listener contribution from Josh Liston of the SAKÉ THIS podcast, with two non-download ways he measures success for his Japan-focused comedy show.Mentioned in this episode:Podpage is Now Included with Blubrry HostingBlubrry Podcasting — one of the longest-running podcast hosting platforms in the industry — has chosen Podpage to replace their built-in website tool entirely. That means every Blubrry hosting customer gets a professional, automatically updated podcast website powered by Podpage, included with their hosting plan. For Podpage, this is more than a partnership announcement. It's validation that podcast websites deserve dedicated website tools built specifically for podcasters.PodpageHelp When You Don't Know Where To StartI get it. I talk to people looking to launch or grow their podcast. "“There's too much gear/software — I don't know what I need.” Microphones, mixers, hosting platforms, editing software — it's easy to get lost. Analysis paralysis kicks in fast. I help podcasters. I've been doing it 20 years. Let me help. Dave Jackson schoolofpodcasting.com/joinSchool of PodcastingCheck Out Dave's Newsletter With Behind the Scenes ContentIn each issue of Podcasting Observations, I share my thoughts on what is happening in the podcasting space, my latest content, and things that have caught my eye. I also may ask for your opinion. Join the free communityPodcasting ObservationsQuestion of the MonthSo you find out someone is a podcaster, what book would you recommend that they read. Obviously this could be a book about podcasting, or business, or storytelling, or, or... you get the idea. You find out someone is a podcaster, what is the book you recommend (audio or video). I need your answer by July 24th. Don't forget to say a little bit about your show and your website address (so I can add it to the show notes). Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/questionQuestion of the Month

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Not every ministry problem is a spiritual problem.Some of them just need a practical solution.—In this episode, Tyler introduces what he calls the "light switch" principle—a simple but powerful framework for knowing when a situation requires spiritual discernment and when it simply requires practical wisdom.Through relatable ministry examples, Tyler explores how confusing practical decisions with spiritual ones can create unnecessary tension, damaged relationships, and unhealthy team culture. From dead microphone batteries to worship setlists, this conversation is about learning to recognize the difference so you can lead with greater clarity, unity, and health.The goal isn't making everything spiritual.The goal is giving spiritual attention to the things that truly need it—and practical attention to the things that don't.++ IN THIS EPISODE:• Why every ministry leader needs "light switch" moments• The difference between practical decisions and spiritual decisions• How over-spiritualizing everyday situations creates unnecessary conflict• Why healthy teams know when to flip the switch• The microphone illustration that changes how you'll see ministry• Building greater unity through practical communication• How distinguishing between practical and spiritual issues creates healthier culture—

Welcome to the group chat with microphones, where we take an unfiltered, and sometimes unhinged, look at relationships, friendships, situationships, and all of that other ship. Hosted by the Auntie with the "fun" candy in her purse, Tiffany J From BK, and her co-host the favorite Auntie, Nickie Bells.We say the things that people are thinking but won't say. That ex with community eggplant? We talk about him. That situationship that tuned into a whole other situation? Yep, we talk about that too. That friend that ghosted you like they were Casper? That's also on the list.Take an extended lunch break, take the long way home, enjoy girls night in with some tequila, whatever. We promise it will be a good time!

By the power of Grayskull! In this episode, we are jumping straight into the hot-off-the-presses Masters of the Universe (2026) live-action movie directed by Travis Knight! We give our full, unfiltered review and breakdown of Nicholas Galitzine's take on Prince Adam/He-Man, Camila Mendes as Teela, and Idris Elba as Man-At-Arms. Plus, we HAVE to talk about Jared Leto's wildly unhinged performance as Skeletor—does it capture the campy menace of the original franchise, or does it completely fly off the rails?

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is once again coming this August. This is the place where over 3,800 individual shows - yes - 3 thousand, 800 of them - will take place during the full month in what is billed as a global arts celebration. Last year the Fringe - as the locals call it - featured 53,942 performances over 301 venues with participants from 68 countries with 2.6 million in ticket sales. How good is that? So good that we are diving in to find out all about it with four of the upcoming performers: Liz Coin, Max Davidson, Brendon Lemon and Kristina Libby. We are talking everything from one-person shows to stand-up comedy to magic and illusionists, what it means to them to take part in this festival, and how the arts bring us all together in the best way possible. Grab your seat, the lights are dimming, as the festival is about to begin... This episode is Part 1 of 3 in a series. _______________________ Sunday July 12 - grab your seat to SLIDESHOW: IN COLOR! now playing in London. It's the live storytelling show the Los Angeles Times declares, "Downright magical, uncomfortable and shockingly honest!" and Theatreland Adventures London cheers, "FOUR STARS - This is unlike anything I've seen before, a warm, engaging, and memorable evening!" Tickets & Info: https://www.citizenticket.com/events/etcetera-theatre/slideshow-in-color/ Pre-Order CUPID'S CURSE - the fourth book in Steve's series THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES MYSTERIES and catch up on the rest: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Steven+J+Silverman%22?Ntk=Publisher&Ns.

Microphone issues explained. Funny Glasses. Frustrating Blood Tests. Bad Customer Service. Codswallop and James Traumatises Gemma with The Dark Side of Pokémon. Also, lots of laughter. Episode available on YouTube for visual references. Check out the YouTube episode NOW!!  Talking Codswallop can be found on ALL social media: @CodswallopPod and we are on YOUTUBE too!!! :)  NOW ALSO ON TIKTOK. Talking Codswallop is NOW part of the UNFILTERED Studios. Find out more about them here: unfpod.com & help support INDIE podcasts. 

Welcome back to TRID Summer!! This week on Sheena Interrupted, you're getting something a little different. What started as a quick call (with producer Lauren) to plan the podcast, somehow became the podcast. No script. No topic. No direction. Just eight minutes inside TRID's brain.Along the way, there were new characters, unsolicited life advice, questionable business ventures, and enough tangents to fill an entire episode (literally just 8 minutes).The best part?TRID had absolutely no idea he was being recorded and that this was the only content we had for an episode. So here it is.Welcome to TRID Summer.

How do you overcome a perfectionist mindset and successfully build an elite, global network while managing a high-stakes corporate career?   In this special 6th anniversary solo episode of The Going Long Podcast, host Billy Keels looks back at six years of broadcasting to share the raw, unvarnished truth of transitioning from an overwhelmed corporate executive to a global independent. From sitting down at the microphone for the first time with sweating armpits to scaling a show into the top 1.5% of podcasts globally across 90 countries, Billy breaks down how he ignored the loudest critics, invested six figures in personal coaching, and structured his 168 hours to manage a $100M multinational business while building a thriving side venture. Discover the exact steps needed to leverage your high-earning corporate role to capture attention, master transferable skills, and build professional optionality.  

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When a visit to a memory care facility turns into a brainstorming session for the ultimate Gen X Retirement Home "in the year of our lord Dolly Parton 2026"... This week on Laugh Lines, Penn and I reflect on a visit with his mom and find ourselves imagining a future filled with Oregon Trail reenactments, Running Man lessons, prank calls, and Pantera during music hour. We talk about the surprising connection between music and memory, why laughter and grief often show up together, and what we'd want waiting for us in our own retirement community.We also dive into a conversation about aging after someone on the internet suggested my eyebrows needed help. That leads to a bigger discussion about beauty standards, the pressure women feel to age "correctly," and why it's so hard to stop caring what other people think. We also explore women supporting women, the loneliness epidemic among men, and what healthy community and connection might look like for all of us. Plus a walk down memory lane with Mr. Microphone, if we should do a psychic podcast, and more Gen X nostalgia. Laugh Liners, don't forget your homework assignments! We love to hear from you! Leave us a message at 323-364-3929 or write the show at podcast@theholdernessfamily.com. You can also watch our podcast on YouTube.Pre-order Get It Done & Have FunVisit Our ShopJoin Our NewsletterFind us on SubstackFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TikTokFollow us on FacebookLaugh Lines with Kim & Penn Holderness is an evolution of The Holderness Family Podcast, which began in 2018. Kim and Penn Holderness are award-winning online content creators known for their original music, song parodies, comedy sketches, and weekly podcasts. Their videos have resulted in over three billion views and over nine million followers since 2013. Penn and Kim are also authors of the New York Times Bestselling Books, ADHD Is Awesome: A Guide To (Mostly) Thriving With ADHD and All You Can Be With ADHD. They were also winners on The Amazing Race (Season 33) on CBS. Laugh Lines is hosted and executive produced by Kim Holderness and Penn Holderness, with original music by Penn Holderness. Laugh Lines is also written and produced by Ann Marie Taepke, and edited and produced by Sam Allen. It is hosted by Acast. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.