Podcasts about Millington

This week Austen, Billy and Pat from Joker's Republic join us. We first discuss how our music listening habits have changed and we talk ska news. Next the band breaks down their new album, The Hand You've Been Dealt. We learn about their song writing process, how singles were picked and what impact working with Roger from Less Than Jake had on the record. All this and our ska picks of the week. Joker's Republic:jokersrepublic.comOn The Upbeat:ontheubeatska.com Rude Girl Riot Tickets:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rude-girl-riot-ska-festival-tickets-1553056928079Ska News 2025https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWeaSka Picks of The Week 2025:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaGSka News Theme by Dang!t:https://www.dangitband.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

Who knew Tim Burchett would be buddies with AOC and Steve Cohen? That was revealed during NewsNation's Town Hall last night, also featuring other big names like Stephen A. Smith and Bill O'Reilly. Burchett uses his friend analogy to perfectly point to the biggest problems in politics today. Also on the show: Wanda Halbert is facing a lawsuit by the City of Millington for pushing back on paying for past-due rent, syndicated columnist Ron Hart joins the show to discuss term limits, and we react to another viral local video of a young boy thanking the National Guard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the fourth instalment in our Expert Insights series on cyber threats and security for 2025, we are joined once again by Edward Millington, of CariSec Global, which is headquartered in Barbados. In this conversation, Edward discusses, among other things:    *  current trends in cybersecurity;   *  whether there are well-defined paths to pursue specific cybersecurity-related disciplines or specialities;   *  availability of suitable talent in the security job market; and   *  tactics Caribbean countries should be employing to be more prepared and resilient to cyber threats.   The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)       Enjoyed the episode?  Do rate the show and leave us a review!       Also, connect with us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ICTPulse/   Instagram –  https://www.instagram.com/ictpulse/   Twitter –  https://twitter.com/ICTPulse   LinkedIn –  https://www.linkedin.com/company/3745954/admin/   Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/qnUtj    Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell Podcast editing support:  Mayra Bonilla Lopez   ---------------  

This week Eitan Avineri from Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra joins us. First, we discuss what advice we would give to bands just starting and we give you ska news. Eitan then breaks down the new WSTSO album, Fire and Water. We hear a track off the record and we talk about AI in music. All this and we give our Ska Picks of the Week. Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra:wstska.comOn The Upbeat:ontheubeatska.com Rude Girl Riot Tickets:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rude-girl-riot-ska-festival-tickets-1553056928079Ska News 2025https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWeaSka Picks of The Week 2025:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaGSka News Theme by Lab Brats:https://labbrats.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This time, we're joined by Cody Okonski from Millington.  We chat about how the band first came together, how they crafted their unique ska-infused pop punk sound, and Cody's experience interning for John Feldmann during the recording of blink-182's California.  We had a great time hanging out with Cody in Pittsburgh recently at Four Chord Music Festival. If you're not on the Millington train, get on it now! 'Better Safe and Sorry' by Millington is available everywhere now.

This week Joe and Dante from Space Monkey Mafia join us. First, we discuss adding a horn section to a non-ska band. Next, Joe and Dante breakout the band's new record, Death of the Party. They talk about song writing and working in the studio. We also listen to their song Cult of Idiocracy and they tell us what the love about playing ska in 2025. All this and of course Ska News and Ska Picks of the Week. Space Monkey Mafia: https://spacemonkeymafia.band/?fbclid=PAdGRleANK3EFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp8GtMAB_J1WgsSh-gkr2MwrLhThWqcXiUl0uN89rGJBTJQBGcsQt-0eel_ug_aem_C-bVW3VBryIgnXRrg8yFggOn The Upbeat:ontheubeatska.com Rude Girl Riot Tickets:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rude-girl-riot-ska-festival-tickets-1553056928079Ska News 2025https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWeaSka Picks of The Week 2025:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaGSka News Theme by Dang!thttps://dangitband.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

The guys open this episode with heartfelt farewells, showing love to Tisha and Denisse as they step away for personal reasons. Both sisters received flowers and well-wishes from the team. Congratulations go out to Captain Desmond K. Walker, honored with the FY26 Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Leadership Award, along with all other recipients. The crew also sends condolences to CMSAF David A. Flosi and family on the passing of his wife, Katy. Damon reflects on his experiences in Newport, Rhode Island and Millington, Tennessee during the CMC/COB course, while Aaron raises the question—is Memphis BBQ overrated? Damo shares a personal story about the Philadelphia Police Department entering his mother's home. The team acknowledges that social media clip production may slow due to their new command responsibilities, sparking a larger discussion: how can leaders realistically balance social media and deckplate leadership? The conversation ties into the Navy's updated social media policy and handbook, as well as CNO's latest “C-Note,” where he defines The Foundry. Hero of the Week returns with a spotlight on Private First Class Charles Ralph Johnson. Updates on the Angelina Resendiz case lead to a debate about the limits of invasive leadership. The crew tackles listener questions about rank privileges and a troubling report of a new mother being excluded from the CPO Initiation and Pinning Ceremony. Other hot topics include an Army dining hall with an “F” rating still serving meals, strategies to shift command culture in the face of widespread disciplinary issues, and Damon's surprise at the “Pick of the Week” segment. The episode closes with Aaron's Do Better: Attend a Military Ball.       Do you have a “Do Better” that you want us to review on a future episode? Reach out at ptsfpodcast@gmail.com       Stay connected with the PTSF Podcast: https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast   Picks of the Week:   Damo - Military Culture Shift (Book) (Corie Weathers) https://www.corieweathers.com/militarycultureshift/ Damon - CMC/COB School https://www.netc.navy.mil/Commands/Senior-Enlisted-Academy/Program-Overview/ Aaron - Unapologetically Favored (Book) (Courtney Kittrell-Barber) https://www.unapologeticallyfavored.net/unapologetically-favored.html       PTSF Theme Music: Produced by Lim0   Additional credits:   Music Credit “How Do I Say Goodbye” Written by Babyface (Kenneth Edmonds) and Daryl Simmons Performed by Boyz II Men ℗ 1994 Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

Karen Roberts of Chase Long Beach hosts a round table discussion of women in ska with Tami of The Goodwin Club  and Erin of The Step Daughters. This episode is in connection with Rude Girl Riot Festival on Saturday, October 18th. Tickets available now through Eventbrite. Rude Girl Riot Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rude-girl-riot-ska-festival-tickets-1553056928079?aff=ebdssbdestsearchChase Long Beach: https://www.instagram.com/chaselongbeach?igsh=eDE5ZmV4aG5uOTFsThe Goodwin Club:https://www.instagram.com/thegoodwinclub?igsh=MTEwOXZjNzl3MmFrThe Step Daughters:https://www.instagram.com/thestepdaughters?igsh=dXZmZXQ0MHZrOTM0On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.comSka News 2025https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWeaSka Picks of The Week 2025:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaGMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

County Clerk Wanda Halbert owes taxpayers over $30,000 and hasn’t paid rent on her Millington branch office since 2023. A statement from Millington City Manager Frankie Dakin comes a day after the clerk’s Whitehaven branch closed indefinitely after a report of possible mold. You shocked? Also on the show, two guest interviews on the program: Rep. David Kustoff joined to give his take on the misconceptions of the National Guard being sent to Memphis and leftist rhetoric, and syndicated columnist Ron Hart joined to talk about why there has been so much outrage over Jimmy Kimmel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I sit down with Ann Millington to dig into what leadership really looks like in the fire and rescue services today. We talk about psychological safety, building no-blame cultures, and navigating the messy reality of budget cuts and complex organizational structures. Ann shares why inclusion and well-being aren't optional extras but the foundation of effective teams, and we get into how emotional resilience and strong communication can change the way leaders show up.What really stuck with me is Ann's view that great leaders are gardeners — cultivating growth, recognizing super strengths, and creating space for people to thrive. Together we explore mentorship, coaching, feedback, and recognition, while also looking ahead to the big challenges around innovation, sustainability, and collaboration in our service. This was a conversation full of honesty and practical wisdom, and I think it'll challenge you to rethink leadership in the fire service.Access all episodes, documents, GIVEAWAYS & debriefs HEREJoin me on the United for 9/11: Memorial Stair Climb – Atlanta 2026 HEREPodcast Apparel, Hoodies, Flags, Mugs HEREPODCAST GIFT - FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications HERE A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyIDEXFIRE & EVACUATION SERVICE LTD HAIX Footwear - Get offical podcast discount on HAIX HEREXendurance - to hunt performance & endurance 20% off HERE with code ffp20Lyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydratedSend us a textSupport the show***The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers. Our partners are not responsible for the content of this episode and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness.*** Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

This week Jake and Julia from The New Limits join us. First, we discuss strange things we've seen at shows and we give you Ska News. Next, Jake and Julia tell us their ska origin stories, how The New Limits started and what it was like for Julia to replace an original singer. We hear about the band's new record and we listen to their song Tell The Truth( Do It Again). They also breakdown signing with Jump Up Records and the Boston ska scene. Lastly, we give you our Ska Picks of the week. The New Limits: https://thenewlimits.bandcamp.comSka News 2025https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWeaSka Picks of The Week 2025:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaGSka News Theme by Lab Brats https://labbrats.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

On 9 October 1934, terrorists murdered King Alexander I of Yugoslavia in a Marseille street. The Croatian ultranationalist Ustashe was behind the attack. The Ustashe hoped that the king's death would cause the collapse of Yugoslavia and the liberation of the Croat people. Murder in Marseille: Right-Wing Terrorism in 1930s Europe (Manchester UP, 2025) examines the circumstances, processes, and trajectories that shaped the Ustashe terrorists and their attack in Marseille. It brings questions about contemporary terrorism to bear on a historical attack: what prompts people to join terrorist organisations? How are these people ‘radicalised' to commit violence? What roles do women play in terrorism? Murder in Marseille bridges the scholarly gap between historical and contemporary terrorism, paying attention to, and often guided by, current concerns, ideas, theories, and notions about terrorist violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

On 9 October 1934, terrorists murdered King Alexander I of Yugoslavia in a Marseille street. The Croatian ultranationalist Ustashe was behind the attack. The Ustashe hoped that the king's death would cause the collapse of Yugoslavia and the liberation of the Croat people. Murder in Marseille: Right-Wing Terrorism in 1930s Europe (Manchester UP, 2025) examines the circumstances, processes, and trajectories that shaped the Ustashe terrorists and their attack in Marseille. It brings questions about contemporary terrorism to bear on a historical attack: what prompts people to join terrorist organisations? How are these people ‘radicalised' to commit violence? What roles do women play in terrorism? Murder in Marseille bridges the scholarly gap between historical and contemporary terrorism, paying attention to, and often guided by, current concerns, ideas, theories, and notions about terrorist violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/national-security

On 9 October 1934, terrorists murdered King Alexander I of Yugoslavia in a Marseille street. The Croatian ultranationalist Ustashe was behind the attack. The Ustashe hoped that the king's death would cause the collapse of Yugoslavia and the liberation of the Croat people. Murder in Marseille: Right-Wing Terrorism in 1930s Europe (Manchester UP, 2025) examines the circumstances, processes, and trajectories that shaped the Ustashe terrorists and their attack in Marseille. It brings questions about contemporary terrorism to bear on a historical attack: what prompts people to join terrorist organisations? How are these people ‘radicalised' to commit violence? What roles do women play in terrorism? Murder in Marseille bridges the scholarly gap between historical and contemporary terrorism, paying attention to, and often guided by, current concerns, ideas, theories, and notions about terrorist violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies

On 9 October 1934, terrorists murdered King Alexander I of Yugoslavia in a Marseille street. The Croatian ultranationalist Ustashe was behind the attack. The Ustashe hoped that the king's death would cause the collapse of Yugoslavia and the liberation of the Croat people. Murder in Marseille: Right-Wing Terrorism in 1930s Europe (Manchester UP, 2025) examines the circumstances, processes, and trajectories that shaped the Ustashe terrorists and their attack in Marseille. It brings questions about contemporary terrorism to bear on a historical attack: what prompts people to join terrorist organisations? How are these people ‘radicalised' to commit violence? What roles do women play in terrorism? Murder in Marseille bridges the scholarly gap between historical and contemporary terrorism, paying attention to, and often guided by, current concerns, ideas, theories, and notions about terrorist violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had the opportunity to talk with Cyrena Wages during the hectic week of AmericanaFest about her upcoming album, her experience at AmericanaFest and her magical moment at the Hotel Indigo in downtown Nashville.  Cyrena Wages fell in love with music on the country backroads between Millington and Shelby Forest, two small towns just north of Memphis. Her father, the hometown judge, drove her to school every day in a 1967 gold Cadillac with the license plate “ROBN HD” on the back, an homage to the underdog ideology, and a conceptual through line of her debut 2024 album,Vanity Project.  The first single off Wages' Sophomore album, produced by Johnny Black and co-written with Black and Amie Miriello, was released in May 2025.  Cyrena says, “I didn't go in to make this new record feeling unheard. I didn't have pent up weight, or unarticulated pain. I feel like I wrote Vanity Project from a wound, and I am writing this project from a scar. If Vanity Project was despair, healing, and truth telling, this one is swagger, boundaries, levity, fun, and a sense of humor that I lost touch with for a longtime. And then, of course, a little darkness, too. But it all just has more of a wink and a backbeat to it this time. I will always live in the deep end. But I'm not drowning right now.”   Be sure to check out Cyrena here:  Website: Cyrenawages.com IG: cyrenawages FB: Cyrena Wages TikTok: cyrenawages

It's the On The Upbeat podcast you love, with that The Boy Detective flavor we know you'll enjoy! There's a lot coming up for the band, and we get into it. All of it. It's the Matt and Anthony guarantee! Ska Picks of The Week 2025:⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG⁠Ska News Theme by Dang!t:⁠https://www.dangitband.com⁠Main Theme by Millington ⁠https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com⁠

Dean and Douglas breakdown the rental property investment landscape in every Memphis area ZIP code! 0:00 Introduction 02:36 Frayser 38127 06:43 Raleigh 38128 09:31 Bartlett 38133 12:03 Bartlett 38134 14:41 Bartlett 38135 16:22 Arlington 38002 19:31 Cordova 38016 22:25 Cordova 38018 24:56 Germantown 38138 27:52 Germantown 38139 29:44 Collierville 38017 31:54 SE Shelby Co. 38125 34:29 Hickory Hill 38141 36:21 Hickory Hill 38115 38:38 Ridgeway 38119 41:06 Oakhaven 38118 44:14 Whitehaven 38116 47:48 Westwood 38109 51:17 University 38111 54:03 Orange Mound 38114 56:37 East Memphis 38117 59:30 River Oaks 38120 01:01:50 Berclair 38122 01:04:18 North Memphis 38107 01:05:53 Jackson 38108 01:07:41 Rhodes College 38112 01:09:26 Midtown 38104 01:11:48 Greenlaw 38105 01:13:13 Downtown 38103 01:14:54 West Person 38106 01:16:45 South Memphis 38126 01:18:12 Millington 38053 01:20:41 Desoto County 01:25:04 OutroHave any questions? Shoot me an email: dean@crestcore.comBuild your custom buyer profile, free at Crestcore: https://linktr.ee/crestcoreDean Harris, VP of Sales at CrestCore RealtyDouglas Skipworth, Founder & Principal Broker at CrestCore RealtyPodcast production and design by Parasaur StudiosThis podcast is brought to you byGriffin, Clift, Everton & Maschmeyer PLLC. https://www.gcemlaw.com/contact-us/CoreLend Financial https://www.corelendfinancial.com/contact_us.htmlRiver City Title CompanyCrestCore Property Managment https://www.crestcore.com/Triumph Construction

This week Kevin and Dave from P-Funk North join us. First, we discuss what ska songs would be our intro songs would be to the wrestling ring. Kevin and Dave tell us about their early days in music and how P-Funk North for its start. We listen to their new track Something In The Water. They also talk about how their Reggae Rock band has been received within the ska community. We also discuss the New Jersey music scene. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the week. P-Funk North: pfunknorth.comOn The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.comRude Girl Riot Fest: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rude-girl-riot-ska-festival-tickets-1553056928079?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=PAdGRleAMcsW5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp9zM-kDYCv026FxNNg47cYo14jfGnMqMVtfStuBXNZSD8slaTiX7iV11sT_d_aem_11yojPrSXY1xQ1Z9A65WHQSka News….-Party Like It's…On August 19th Party Like It's… released and album of Covers.-Matamoska/ HellasOn August 22, Matamoska and The Hellas release a new song called Revolucion Moderna-Best of the WorstOn August 22, Best of the Worst announced a new album New Dead Ends that will drop September 19th. They released three songs off the album. Ska News 2025https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWeaSka Picks of The Week 2025:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaGSka News Theme by Dang!t:https://www.dangitband.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

Nyssa Millington is an accredited financial counsellor with experience providing crisis services and a great interest in the potential good of broader financial education services and consumer advocacy. Nyssa has an interesting vocational history from studying and working in computer programming followed by a range of business support services through to financial counselling and money coaching.

This week JER ( Skatune Network) joins us. We start our time by discussing what we do first when we return home from tour (traveling). Next, JER tells us their history with ska music and how Skatune Network got started. JER breaks down their new album, Death of the Heart. Other topics discussed are, how to engage in a political conversation, how to grew a social media presence organically and JER gives us their ska hot take. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. JER / Skatune Network:https://linktr.ee/skatunenetwork?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwMTZMJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp1y5KId7xY09HRyUNQ42SqzoRVmtmuOyz9aCjHUrKlJMpKiCTxquEG6p6iGy_aem_RZD35n4IVk2fKNXDxq0vAQOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News…..-Space Monkey Mafia On August 14th Space Monkey Mafia released a new album called Death of the Party. https://open.spotify.com/album/2yujsTEZGRVROl7NzwEbIc?si=l4aOl8jtQ2uVQRbaF7m-Ww-The New Limits On August 14th, The New Limits released a new song called These Are The Nights.https://open.spotify.com/track/5QnEWJmGk9NEjah1eZs40N?si=FfUYXNb0R5W70MQijm00Kw-P-Funk NorthOn August 15th P-Funk North released a new song called Something in The Water. https://open.spotify.com/track/7ESpdxnQkYt7pPY44MXCs1?si=13694BleSmuSAUKxBlARDASka News 2025https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWeaSka Picks of The Week 2025:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaGSka News Theme by Lab Brats:https://labbrats.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

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This week Matt Sullivan from Title Holder joins us. First we discuss if it's helpful to have a worst of list in the ska community? Matt (Title Holder) talks about what he has learned from releasing music the last few years. Matt also talks about the band opening for an Emo night event. We listen to Title Holder's now song, Out Tonight. Matt also breaks down the role of time (song length) in song writing and we learn about some of Matt's favorite Title Holder shows. Also this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the week. Title Holder:titleholderband.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News…..-Joker's RepublicOn August 8th Joker's Republic released a new single called Break The Cycle.https://open.spotify.com/track/6oJ6BO6ioMr2TkZjhGrzGc?si=1W3sFU5eSfurhbJuBgIQUA-The Planet SmashersAlso on August 8th The Planet Smashers released a new single called Things You Do.https://open.spotify.com/album/4WPllEY64TO1dJ9ApWAqqU?si=M5MKy9XzSMuuXUHM3UloCg-Left AlongOn August 8th Left Alone released a new album called True To Form. https://open.spotify.com/album/16tluv2Gqq9IFa3k9kECio?si=Cbq7ODL_SmeTOIm3yrHc_gSka News 2025 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWeaSka Picks of The Week 2025:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaGSka News Theme by Dang!thttps://dangitband.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

The crew is joined by AMEC Sean Johnson, a Navy detailer whose viral TikTok videos are shaking up the conversation. Sean takes us from his beginnings in Germany to the realities of life as a detailer—debunking rumors, breaking down why billets can be “closed,” and explaining what it means to be “best and fully qualified.” We delve into the Senior Enlisted Marketplace, exploring whether San Diego still reigns supreme and whether applying for billets can hurt your chances. Damon seeks clarity on “Needs of the Navy,” Sean shares updates on the Exceptional Family Member Program, and we address the age-old question: Are detailers in Millington ignoring the phones? From HUMS and co-location to when you should contact your detailer, Sean lays out insider tips every Sailor should know. We also talk TAR, balancing detailing with Chief Season, and why he joined the Navy in the first place. Plus, Sean weighs in on being called an influencer, the new Chief Eval, and why the NC-detailer relationship matters. In the Do Better segment: Sean calls for accountability, Damon takes on the NWU Type III uniform, and Tisha freestyles a fresh take. These topics and more are covered in this episode.       To have your “Do Better” reviewed on a future episode, please get in touch with us at ptsfpodcast@gmail.com       Keep up with the ‘Permission to Speak Freely' podcast  on our social media and YouTube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast   Follow AMEC Sean Johnson on Social Media: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@srtfied_official?lang=en Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/srtfied_official/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Srtfiedofficial LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanjohnson757/       Additional Credits: PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0

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This week Scott and Dave from Stretsch Armstronng join us. We discuss rules for the pit, Stretsch Armstronng's history, name changes and we listen to their new song, American't Berzerker. Scott and Dave also talk about song writing, playing live shows and what the future holds. Also, this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Stretsch Armstronng:stretscharmstronng.comOn The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.comSka News…-Sitting On Saturn On July 25th Sitting On Saturn released a new song called Someone Like You. https://open.spotify.com/track/22S7iltTG25GO7RizydwvV?si=iJ3Kf_uRSLCV1cMPeUuwQw-Flying Raccoon SuitOn August 5th, Flying Raccoon Suit released a new song called Mothership.https://open.spotify.com/track/1jEvlbowhd9aQ5tr3mhIXl?si=eZg-nk2aTsuBUyxl_ewWzw-Bounce House SkaOn August 1, Bounce House Ska released their new EP called Play Better. https://open.spotify.com/album/3sC6fJqHAO0Q0QiWM9fKyp?si=RjmeZNujSP6M9Bkfy2IUqgSka News 2025 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWeaSka Picks of The Week 2025:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaGSka News Theme by Lab Brats:https://labbrats.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

Matt Vest 8:42 PM (0 minutes ago)to meThis week we spoke with Matt Collyerfrom The Planet Smashers. First, we discussed some favorite ska album covers and talked about some Ska News. Matt talks about the early days of The Planet Smashers and he breaks down the new record, On The Dancefloor. We also talk about Matt's involvement in Stomp Records. All this and our ska picks of the week. The Planet Smashers: planetsmashers.caOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…..-JEROn July 11th JER released a new track called Capitalism Breeds Devastation. This is the second single of their upcoming album, Death of the Heart, out August 15th on Bad Time Records. Let's listen to a clip of Capitalism breeds Devastation. https://open.spotify.com/album/4ackBzA3WnQAze5EK5puTo?si=NhkxMMJgRICjDMEXEFd2vw-Tokyo Paradise Ska OrchestraOn July 23, Tokyo Paradise Ska Orchestra, released a new song called The Liar.https://open.spotify.com/album/31q4rrYIResXCwBOyDYc7r?si=6sDFpwl0Qv6J8D4_kbR9wA-ChudsonOn July 25 Chudson released their new album called  The Future of Unemployment. https://open.spotify.com/album/7yksFraVbIHufs68HexePv?si=-zGODt2BQ4yUE7iHV43xWwSka News 2025 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWeaSka Picks of The Week 2025:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaGSka News Theme by Dang!thttps://dangitband.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

One afternoon in June 1987, Nancy Wilson was at her home in the Hiwassee Apartments in Millington, Tennessee. She heard a loud thump from the apartment above. Seconds later, she heard a woman scream “get out” followed by a bloodcurdling scream.SPONSORS -MAGIC MIND: If you need something to help with your focus, give Magic Mind a try. Get 60% off your subscription at https://magicmind.com/morbidologymm or use code MORBIDOLOGY60 on their website!SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-podcast/PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidologyYOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/morbidologyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

Someone leaked the notes from FLTCM Lateef Compton's “All CPO” All Hands. Why not talk about some of the notes? Damon stays at the “Deluxe NGIS Suite,” but it's in Lemoore, so it's not as “deluxe” as it sounds. A 3-mile run, really? The trio discusses the rumored “Joint Service PFA” and what they've heard so far. Why are those coyote brown boots so damn expensive? A few of our childhood icons passed away this week (Malcolm Jamal Warner, Ozzy Osbourne, and Hulk Hogan). Let's take a trip down memory lane—we discuss the great times and also speak on some of the bad things that came along with these icons. Damo gets some wild news while he's TAD. A father runs for safety while his 7-year-old son is kidnapped by two gunmen. Can you really wear khakis without a T-shirt? Does the CO need all that information you're getting ready to give him? Damo attended the first annual CNIC CSEL Symposium and came back to tell the story! Shout out to Admiral Gray and FORCM Andre Brown for making this thing happen. MCPON showed up and spoke on his retirement, and those folks from Millington talked in detail about the new Chief Eval (download a copy before you play this episode). So many more people showed up with so much to speak about. We even put this episode out two days early because we think you need to hear it all. These topics and more are covered in this episode.       To have your “Do Better” reviewed on a future episode, please get in touch with us at ptsfpodcast@gmail.com       Keep up with the ‘Permission to Speak Freely' podcast on our social media and YouTube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast       Additional Credits: PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0

This week Nick and Scott from Nick and The Adversaries join us. First, we have a fun chat about what should be the official soda of ska and we give you ska news. Next the band tells us some of their 2025 highlights. Next we listen to their cover of Don't Change by INXS. We talk about what makes for a good cover and we discuss life and snacks on the road. Lastly, we give you our Ska Picks of the Week. Nick and The Adversaries: https://nickandtheadversaries1.bandcamp.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.com•Ska News…..-Left AloneOn Friday July 18th Left Alone released a new song called Some Days. This song will be on their upcoming album entitled True To Form. That drops August 8th. You can preorder the album now. let's listen to Some Days.https://open.spotify.com/track/242iuHnU1ZyCGhLwmRcgfw?si=hA_JNS6FSbCU8b34OeBb2w- The Iron Roses On July 17th The Iron Roses released a new song called Class War Cheers Squad.https://open.spotify.com/track/4VP91AQO9Ay9UYE6L3gC4M?si=F8V7eC4cQ5S4EVQcfT6LbQ-MillingtonOn July 18th Millington released a new ep called Better Safe and Sorry. https://open.spotify.com/album/7cNWyF0b1SRzXbXfLYwg6F?si=ohMiwp0XSa-tjNHu0ysFyASka News 2025 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWeaSka Picks of The Week 2025:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaGSka News Theme by Lab BratsMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

Tarquin Millington-Drake is a UK-based photographer and founder of a communications hub around grouse shooting and moorlands. He and some other former podcast guests have teamed up to build this communications highway around the benefits of shooting - just like The Origins Foundation is doing worldwide! The communication message is simple - Why do moorlands matter? This discussion is a fascinating deep dive into a type of hunting in a place you might not know much about.  Get to know the guest: http://blog.millingtondrake.com Do you have questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@bloodorigins.com Support our Conservation Club Members! Bar JP Safaris: https://www.barjpsafaris.com/  Cabassa Safaris: https://cabassasafaris.com/  Robin Hurt Safaris Namibia: https://www.robinhurt.com/hunting-safaris-namibia.html  See more from Blood Origins: https://bit.ly/BloodOrigins_Subscribe Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io This podcast is brought to you by Bushnell, who believes in providing the highest quality, most reliable & affordable outdoor products on the market. Your performance is their passion. https://www.bushnell.com  This podcast is also brought to you by Silencer Central, who believes in making buying a silencer simple and they handle the paperwork for you. Shop the largest silencer dealer in the world. Get started today! https://www.silencercentral.com  This podcast is brought to you by Safari Specialty Importers. Why do serious hunters use Safari Specialty Importers? Because getting your trophies home to you is all they do. Find our more at: https://safarispecialtyimporters.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Nick and Austin from The Odd Advantage join us. We discuss if the stigma of "ska is dead" is finally dead. Nick and Austin talk about playing in different cities in Southern California. They also discuss their new kickstarter and all the work going into the new record. We listen to a demo version of a new song called We live in a society. We talk about memorizing lyrics and the writing process. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. The Odd Advantage:https://theoddadvantage.bandcamp.comThe Odd Advantage Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/509729755/the-odd-advantage-On The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.com Ska News 2025 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWeaSka Picks of The Week 2025:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaGSka News Theme by Dang!thttps://dangitband.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Nate Tredinnick from Something To Do. We discuss underrated ska albums, Nate's ska and musical history and how Something To Do's origin story.  Nate tell's us about the band's latest music video, the Milwaukee ska scene and something he would like to see more of in ska. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Something To Do: https://somethingtodo.bandcamp.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News 2025 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWeaSka Picks of The Week 2025:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaGSka News Theme by Lab Brats:https://labbrats.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

Episode Notes My guests include Dr. Dale Criner, Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital Chief Medical Officer. Intense heat and humidity are something all of us in the mid south are accustomed to but it's dangerous. Dr. Criner tells us it's nothing to play with and taking proper precautions could save your life. Next, the Chamber of Commerce is the public face of any city or community. The Millington Area Chamber of Commerce is led by Chris Thomas who works hard with business members and community partners to make Millington one of the best places to work and live. He joins me to share why it's a special place. That and more on air and online Monday, 6 pm on WYXR 91.7 FM. Also, the WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. It's time to talk!

This week Cody Okonski from Millington joins us. Matt and Cody discuss a concert that reminds them of why they love ska. Cody talks about picking songs for last year's Brass Emo Vol. 2 and he tells us all about the band's upcoming new EP, Better Safe and Sorry, out July 18th. We listen to Millington's song Summer Disease. Cody also talks about keeping music fresh but still hold onto that Millington sound. And of course we have Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Millington:https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/musicOn The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.comSka News……-Spring Heeled JackOn June 17th Spring Heeled Jack released a new track called Jenni. -ChudsonOn June 19th Chudson released a new song called Headphone Splitter.-SwigfootOn June 20th Swigfoot released a new song called Moments Ska News 2025 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWeaSka Picks of The Week 2025:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaGSka News Theme by Dang!thttps://dangitband.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

his week Michi from Mega Infinity, Ric from Courtesy of Tim and Saxton from Space Monkey Mafia and Runaway Ricochet all join us. We breakdown all the details of SPI Fest 2025. We talk about what goes into booking, producing and playing a ska festival. And of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the week. SPI Fest:spifest.orgMega Infinity:https://megainfinity.bandcamp.comCourtesy of Tim:https://courtesyoftim.bandcamp.com/musicSpace Monkey Mafia: https://spacemonkeymafia.bandcamp.comRunaway Ricochet:https://runawayricochet.bandcamp.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…-Joker's Republic On June 11th Joker's Republic released their cover of We Will Fall Together by Streetlight Manifesto. -Anthony Pick On June 13th JER released their new single called The Way You Tune It Out-The Suicide Machines On June 13th The Suicide Machines released a new song called Never Go Quietly. Ska News 2025 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWeaSka Picks of The Week 2025:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaGSka News Theme by Lab Brats:https://labbrats.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.comReplyForwardAdd reaction

This week Craig Yarnold from Buck-O-Nine joins us. We discuss the band's early years and what it was like in the 90's skating scene. Craig gives us the  breakdown of the new record and we listen to their song I'm Alive. We also discuss life on the road, playing the new songs live and where to get the best burritos in San Diego. All this and Ska News and Ska Picks of the Week. Buck-O-Nine:buckonine.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News…..Save Ferris On  June 10th, Save Ferris released a new song called Ooh Ooh Rudi.https://open.spotify.com/album/5VE6lJlOkro12H57DssmXm?si=a9VdpEluSvmgbULTX6JZ-g-The liquidatorsOn June 6th The liquidators, released a new album called Intensified. https://open.spotify.com/album/4L79NBn8XpRm5Swl7ySQZQ?si=G4a7_VOcTu6LL_maiCeuXw-TJ and The CampersOn June 10th TJ and The Campers released a 3 song ep called Froot Loops. We're going to listen to a clip of their song the other side.https://open.spotify.com/album/6dtol3ljTItF7jvguTrRcQ?si=Kh0KjcrQR9aGn8lmMy3VPASka News 2025 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWeaSka Picks of The Week 2025:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaGSka News Theme by Dang!thttps://dangitband.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Angelo Moore and Hassan Hurd from Fishbone join us. We discuss the lasting influence of ska music, Fishbone's legacy and we listen to a song of  the band's new album, Stockholm Syndrome. Angelo and Hassan discuss their favorite songs on the record, the album's title and what goes into a live Fishbone show. All this and a new theme song, Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Fishbone:fishbone.netOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.com•Ska News…..-The Maka SticksOn May 26th The Maka Sticks released a new song called Sleeping On The Beach. https://open.spotify.com/track/6BxscdemoqSA0l1PHS18dL?si=vd_KGnTtTiutLHFtd3dwCA-Left AloneOn May 22 Left Alone released a new song called Here Comes The Weekend.https://open.spotify.com/album/72TpBaTQ6UwMHQIDtvehpQ?si=nVg5neHGQsGT-1IvHN4VlQ-Millington On May 30th Millington released a new single called Fade Out. https://open.spotify.com/album/246aiCAYETMSFcm9oxUVt1?si=ZFMH_sy7TaS4D-tuRQAANwSka News 2025 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWeaSka Picks of The Week 2025https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaGSka News Theme by Lab Bratshttps://labbrats.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Common Sense Kid:https://commonsensekid.bandcamp.com

This week Ben Basile joins Anthony for a one-on-one interview. They discuss the importance of affordable bass gear,  the musicians featured on “Benergy,” hot drops in Fortnite, and what Ben's jazz friends think of him playing in Big D and the Kids Table. All this and Ska News and Ska Picks of the Week. Ben Basile: https://www.benbasile.com On The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…..-Brad pittance and the piratesOn May 10th Brad pittance and the pirates released them new song Nuclear lady. https://open.spotify.com/album/5bTfIl0IGisGoB1wf0zpKD?si=9SnOQ0IaRZC2UKr4c6Actg -Chilled Monkey BrainsOn May 16th Chilled Monkey Brains released their cover of Lagwagon's May 16th.https://open.spotify.com/album/6eKXNU981vMduk0M3mqZs4?si=4t3ZFdK4RI-rQbZbaZ59Qg-Buck-O-NineOn May 16th Buck-O-Nine released their new album, Cut Out The Noise. https://open.spotify.com/album/0OO6aQfyUxEoAgOyMAAr07?si=4I3uKcTVSsGm6RbL78aprgSka News 2025 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWeaSka Picks of The Week 2025:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaGSka News Theme by Dang!thttps://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/musicMain Theme by Millington: ⁠

This week Brittany and Tim from Catbite join us. They breakdown the band's new EP, Doom Garden. We discuss making music videos, song writing, recording and we listen to their song Eyes Wide. We also talk about life on the road, where to get good a cheesesteak in Philly and much more food talk. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Ska News…..-The End TimesOn May 13th The End Times released a three songs EP called Cannibals.https://open.spotify.com/album/01yeVEJoSr6ycKqwU9zG8w?si=nmkDIq7qRIC2gZrZTvYvvA-Ben BasileOn May 2 Ben Basile released his new album called Benergy. https://open.spotify.com/album/7mkfyUUPqnf5UKYYDuR1ub?si=MF57EOAFSRmhE380vV5Hcw-Run and Punch On May 5th Run and Punch released a new song called We've Never Met.https://open.spotify.com/album/6tpKRyzd6R44w2mrqLlNrW?si=V0jO4EfYRJurGdCYutxHVQSka News 2025 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWeaSka Picks of The Week 2025:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaGSka News Theme by Lab Bratshttps://labbrats.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington: ⁠https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music 

In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, host Bianca Schulze interviews author Allie Millington about her picture book When You Find a Hope. They discuss Millington's unique brain drain morning practice, her long journey to publication, and how her own experiences with rejection and perseverance directly inspired this heartfelt story about hope.Transcription: You can read the transcription on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Children's Book Review⁠⁠⁠ (coming soon)Highlights:The Brain Drain: Millington shares her morning writing practice that helps clear her mind for creativityRejection Collection: How turning hundreds of rejection letters into art became a source of hopeChildlike Perspective: The importance of maintaining connection to her younger self when writing for childrenFull Circle Moment: How a book born from hopelessness became her published picture bookCreative Visualization: The process of making abstract hope into something tangible for young readersIllustration Magic: The powerful way Anne Lambellet brought the story's emotions to lifeSuccess Journey: How acclaim for her debut novel Olivetti has influenced her approach to writingNew Release: Preview of her upcoming middle-grade novel Once For Yes featuring a narrator buildingNotable Quotes:"Even if your hope doesn't look exactly how you thought it would in the moment, don't lose sight of it. Don't let go of it." —Allie Millington on perseverance"The more I started getting rejections, the more and more I wanted this dream to come true for me." —Allie Millington on her publication journey"I'm the only one who can decide whether or not I give up." —Allie Millington on perseverance"If hope had a color, it would be yellow." —Allie Millington"It's just my desire that it would encourage others who are feeling hopeless themselves." —Allie Millington on her book"Finding those glimmers of hope, finding people you can hold on to, that connection, holding on to each other and taking care of each other, I think that's all we can do right now." —Allie MillingtonBooks Mentioned:When You Find a Hope by Allie Millington, illustrated by Anne Lambellet: ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Bookshop.org⁠⁠Olivetti by Allie Millington: ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Bookshop.org⁠⁠Once For Yes by Allie Millington: ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Bookshop.org⁠⁠The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron: ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Bookshop.org⁠⁠Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne: ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Bookshop.org⁠⁠About Allie Millington: Allie Millington is the bestselling author of Olivetti and now When You Find a Hope. Her writing journey included years of rejection before achieving success, with her debut novel receiving acclaim including a review from Tom Hanks in the New York Times. Allie's personal experience with perseverance directly inspired her picture book about hope.Connect and Follow:Learn more about Allie Millington at ⁠⁠AllieMillington.com⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠The Children's Book Review⁠ website⁠ for more episodesCredits:Host: Bianca SchulzeGuest: Allie MillingtonProducer: Bianca SchulzeThe Growing Readers Podcast celebrates children's literature and its power to inspire a lifelong love of reading.Keywords: Allie Millington, Growing Readers podcast, When You Find a Hope, picture book, children's literature, hope, perseverance, rejection, writing process, brain drain, morning pages, Olivetti, Once For Yes, Anne Lambellet, illustration, creative process, publication journey, The Artist's Way, children's books, creativity, storytelling, illustrations, emotional connection, parenting, mental health

This week Tony and Christian from Skappository join us. We discuss the good and band of concert venues, Skappository's new EP, how the band got their name, the Long Island ska scene and we listen to their song Sometimes Antisocial (Always Antifascist)” . All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of The Week. Skappository: https://skappository.bandcamp.comOn The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com•Ska News….-Half Past Two ON Friday May 2 Half Past Two released a cover of Am I Dead Yet? Originally by Tiny Stills. https://open.spotify.com/album/1dlba1YZ55JOBTOsQpnpaT?si=TT-7zWkgSxKfOJw29Y5kRg-The DoomstompersOn May 2 The Doomstompers released a new song called Next Week. https://open.spotify.com/album/7oYKu5IuA008FiMvz2oBRT?si=7fkI3uIdSR6D-WgQbF8ZRg-The SkavelinasOn May 2 The Skavelinas released a new four song EP called Till We Die. https://open.spotify.com/album/6lXeIYCUsMzVjEYLaYmf9I?si=HkNbqdcqT2iciF8x9_X9lQSka News 2025 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWeaSka Picks of The Week 2025:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaGSka News Theme by Dang!t:https://dangitband.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington: ⁠https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

This week we are joined by Chris Lucca from Suburban Legends and The Littlest Man Band. Chris tells us about learning to play the trumpet and his early ska years in Philadelphia, PA. We learn how he started playing with Suburban Legends and moving west. Chris talks about making music for video games and playing in The Littlest Man Band. We discuss some of our favorite ska covers, Ska News and of course, our Ska Picks of the Week. Chris Lucca:chrislucca.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News…..-CatbiteOn April 23 Catbite released a new song called Put ‘Em Away. This song will be on their EP Doom Garden that's out May 9th.https://open.spotify.com/track/32O8kVV2bDzv0NVgpw0OZd?si=8bGd70hYQuKUvA1OBrSoxA-The SlackersOn April 25th The Slackers released a new track called My Last Star.https://open.spotify.com/track/6BrJssMHukMs44WWfCS67L?si=gcx3WnL7THOixcQrsqvNrwSave FerrisOn April 25th released a new song called Get Dancing.https://open.spotify.com/track/3GjkcPwf6HU4BgzhMwszdG?si=c27hXeOwRR6kI3smhaZOMASka News 2025 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWeaSka Picks of The Week 2025:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaGSka News Theme by Lab Brats: https://labbrats.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington: ⁠https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/musicHidden Tack:It's Gonna Me (ska cover by Half Past Two) https://youtu.be/oPbSu8NoBOA?si=fNVcTt57MHH0lQ1r

This week Charles and Tricia Some Ska Band join us. First, we discuss how we listen to music. Do we listen to playlists, albums, digital or physical media? Tricia and Charles tells how they got into ska music. They also breakdown the bands new album, Lost In A Moment. We talk about writing lyrics and overcoming writers block. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week! Some Ska Band: someskaband.com On The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…….-Hans Gruber and the Die Hards vs SGT. ScagOn April 22 these two bands released a new split EP called Reboot.https://open.spotify.com/album/4ZRg1dZU9yaKamy71bQqVi?si=LasUoMe4RrWrnmqsI6Coag- The PhensicOn April 18th The Phensic released a new song called The Only Goth In Harlem. https://open.spotify.com/album/7xvyWRSPb59ENPlLz8Ngix?si=GyyqpjQxTLi-clJ6pFr42g-The Georgetown Orbits On April 17th The Georgetown Orbits released their brand new full length album 'Constellations'.https://open.spotify.com/album/0vDUK9wL2asDsk7nKcfQAK?si=J1OLCy-HRzW1WuWUAe9lhgSka News 2025 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWeaSka Picks of The Week 2025:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaGSka News Theme by Dang!thttps://www.dangitband.comMain Theme by Millington: ⁠https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

This week Tyler and Spencer from Swigfoot join us. First, we discuss what we think is best ska album opener.  We also learn about the early days of Swigfoot , putting together their new self titled album, the Arizona ska scene, playing shows and much more. All this along with ska news and our ska picks of the week. Swigfoot:swigfoot.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…-Buck-O-Nine On April 9th Buck-O-Nine released a new song called Razorface. This is the first single of their new album Cut Out The Noose that drops everywhere May 16th. Let's listen to a clip of Razorface. https://open.spotify.com/track/3UNAa3YtTx3YspTDpcBT67?si=fOB_BQNiRLWS9lMABdLfeQ-MillingtonOn April 11th  Millington released a new song called Summer Disease. https://open.spotify.com/album/31yE7CRqw1tN12Shn6zhxi?si=YuimhodGQU6eqlAmxIluaA-The Big Skandal On April 14th The Big Skandal released their new album, Allies In Heaven, Comrades In Hell. Let's listen to a clip of the song Give It Up.https://open.spotify.com/album/5y6BJwOMUHwb9MHiG6cCFX?si=_oAIPDykRwOFvk8iwl26aASka News 2025 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWeaSka Picks of The Week 2025:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaGSka News Theme by Lab Brats:https://labbrats.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington: ⁠https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

This week Sammy Kay from The Kilograms joins us. Sammy breaks down the band's new record, Beliefs and Thieves. We discuss the album's title, song writing, the art of fading a song out and Sammy and Anthony geek out about gear. We also wonder if fans of a band can turn you off to a band? All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of The Week! The Kilograms: https://thekilograms.bandzoogle.com/homeOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News…..-Abbraskadabra On April 4th, Abraskadabra dropped their new album, Pack Your Bags.https://open.spotify.com/album/3BBApPl2UzNhL9pPLPqwIg?si=N_ChRP4TRQ-9tFsxgR8LdA-The ScootersOn March 31, The Scooters released a new song called Working Class. https://open.spotify.com/album/5x0icCs0SJ8mwIubgnXZya?si=pDicLIZ9R42Im7ks_nH1Zg-The ChainsOn April 4, The Chains released a new song called The Rent. https://open.spotify.com/album/3JtyhOIeR0yvHW0l9Zr3pF?si=0atsA2FYThqGviI0HRCAKQSka News 2025 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWeaSka Picks of The Week 2025:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaGSka News Theme by Dang!t:https://dangitband.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington: ⁠https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

This week Rich Zahniser formerly of The Hippos joins us. Rich tells us about the band's early days, recording in The Beastie Boys' studio, life on the road and how The Hippos got signed to Interscope Records. We also discuss the album cover for Heads Are Gonna Roll, recording of the album and early reaction to its 1999 release. All this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Rich Zahniser;https://www.primeroyalstudios.comThe Hippos: Heads Are Gonna Roll Vinyl https://interscope.com/products/the-hippos-heads-are-gonna-roll-lp-interscope-com-exclusive?srsltid=AfmBOoo490mZtjlarOQxS4ekTtY7pJ9gjItOU6R_tUvkF0FTO7BIUI5VOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News……-Abraskadabra On March 21 abraskadabra released a new song called No Strings Attached. https://open.spotify.com/album/2R3BO51lmiNLzZ8qJ8r43D?si=CCDj1WI4RR6WxNORpXPeEg-Joker's Republic On March 21 Joker's Republic released their cover of Lit's My Own Worst Enemy.https://open.spotify.com/album/6Tcr1GlMox5UJ3VVrNoTiH?si=DDqI7wpWR_GUn6GGj02n8A-The Kilograms On March 20th The Kilograms dropped a new song called Battles . https://open.spotify.com/track/7dpdey94k4VLMydkNvPrgW?si=z90rowwITge2SqRRL9aT8A&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A2Qz7dqhzS2Pg8T6Ntmm1vBSka News 2025 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWeaSka Picks of The Week 2025:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaGSka News Theme by Lab Brats:https://labbrats.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington: ⁠https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

This week Billy and Mauricio of The Skatastrophics join us. We discuss their history as a band and with ska music. We learn how being from Huston, Texas influences their sound and what their local scene is like. We also listen to a new song called TV Glows. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. The Skatastrophics:https://www.instagram.com/the_skatastrophics?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.comSka News…..-SkappositoryOn March 14th Skappository released a new track called Steel Toe Love. https://open.spotify.com/track/4CeneHX9WdyZ7t5AP0aBwm?si=Dav1QM2BQVO8KYyVNV3RlA-Distorted Times On March 10th Distorted Times released a new song called Hella Highwater. https://open.spotify.com/track/0YFOwx2uvXWKaRFMtE7XEc?si=drrNpmnrStq54V8xMxDAGg-Title Holder On March 18th Title Holder released a new song called Time Won't Stop. https://open.spotify.com/album/1NyVZ7FQXCMDunP2MNukea?si=WUxxBjqJTza8TECVToSRIgSka News 2025 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWeaSka Picks of The Week 2025:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaGSka News Theme by Dang!thttps://dangitband.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington: ⁠https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

This week Alex Stern from The Pomps joins us. Alex breaks down The Pomps new record. We discuss the album's production, lyrics,  music and title. We also talk about Alex's other music ventures and A.I. ska bands. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. The Pomps:https://thepomps.bandcamp.com/musicOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….-Half Past TwoOn March 7 Half Past Two released their cover of Shot Down by Scowl. https://open.spotify.com/album/3qFGn7hs88Y6phdBPm7v8Q?si=8NPBmidmSZehsaOHm9sIQA-Age of KidOn Match 7 Age of Kid released a new EP Called You Called Me. https://open.spotify.com/album/0oCTFCaCEQ6o735a3FLIbf?si=yfFY1A9HQdOOGSyTPpyhyQ-Girth Control On March 11th Girth Control released a new EP Called Life's Too Short pt 2. https://open.spotify.com/album/5QVa7hkmpx5Z5Ks4TSSx8S?si=Z38qWu5KSUmAbqQprkC_8wSka News 2025 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWeaSka Picks of The Week 2025:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaGSka News Theme by Lab Brats https://labbrats.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington: ⁠https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music