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In this episode, we have an all-time great trailer editor and an even better person, Alan Toomayan. We delve into Alan's significant journey from his academic roots at the University of Bridgeport, his early struggles in Hollywood, and pivotal career moments at New World Pictures and Cimarron. We discuss his hand in iconic projects like 'American Beauty' and 'Road to Perdition,' his tenure at Mob Scene starting in 2009, and his adaptation to technological advances like Avid, Final Cut and Premiere. Alan emphasizes the importance of adaptability, collaboration, and maintaining professional relationships for enduring success. We wrap up with advice for listeners on integrity and business longevity... and yes that was a real earthquake!   03:29 Alan's Early Career and Education 06:02 First Steps in Hollywood 08:16 Holy Sh!t! That's an Earthquake! 12:04 Breaking into Editing 17:46 Transition to Trailer Editing 26:40 Technological Evolution in Editing 33:06 Collaborations and Notable Projects 36:37 Reimagining the Trailer: From Comedy to Dark Elements 37:49 The Impact of Great Music and the Studio's Strategy 52:14 Adapting to Industry Changes: From Cimarron to Mob Scene 56:51 The Art of Featurettes and Behind-the-Scenes Content 59:30 Reflections on a Dynamic Career and Industry Insights   Be sure to check out our wonderful sponsors:  Brent Allen Hagel - www.brentallenhagel.com/   The Golden Trailer Awards - goldentrailer.com/   ALIBI Music - alibimusic.com/     Please leave us a rating and review: https://apple.co/3QYy80e    You can find Corey on all the socials @coreysnathan such as www.linkedin.com/in/coreysnathan.    www.toomayan.com

THE GABARDINE GANG: Power and Betrayal in Hartford's Mob Scene by Kevin B. DiBacco is a riveting tale of crime, family, and redemption in the gritty underworld of the 1950s and 1960s Hartford, Connecticut. Geno DiBacco led the notorious Gabardine Gang, a small-time mob that ruled the city. Geno's son, Kevin, takes you on a visceral journey through his childhood and adolescence, revealing the gang's illegal activities, his father's dramatic descent, and the harsh realities of organized crime, offering a unique perspective on a world often glamorized in Hollywood.This book offers a profound look at the DiBacco family's struggles amid racial tensions and the personal costs of a life entwined with crime. Geno's battle with gambling addiction and the impact of his choices on his family paint a vivid picture of a man and a community at a crossroads.THE GABARDINE GANG explores the intricate dynamics of family, resilience, and personal redemption. Kevin's authentic storytelling immerses readers in a world where every twist and turn resonates with genuine emotion.Don't miss your chance to experience this raw and unfiltered exploration of a bygone era Kevin B. DiBaccoBest Selling Author/Award Winning Filmmaker: Published Author/Filmmaker/'LifeWarrior' 37 years in the biz. Directed MTV to Streaming TV and everything in between! USAF VET.

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Israeli forces make a major move on Gaza's northern city, and Prime Minister Netanyahu's controversial comments lead to heightened tensions. A silent crisis unfolds in Gaza: foreign nationals, held as hostages by Hamas, prevented from leaving despite exit offers from neighboring nations. Turning our gaze to Russia, we unpack the harrowing incident at an airport where an anti-Semitic mob targeted passengers from an incoming Tel Aviv flight. In our 'Back of the Brief' segment: General Motors and the United Auto Workers come to an agreement, marking the end of a significant strike. However, Hollywood remains in a deadlock, as SAG-AFTRA and production houses continue their standoff. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Colin was perusing the obituaries again. A man who passed away owned a nightclub in Monroeville. What a life he must have lived! This guy had some run-ins w/ the Pittsburgh mafia. 

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"We work to live. We don't live to work." - Tom Grane When I first began my career in Hollywood the concept of life outside of work was completely foreign to me. I assumed the only way to reach my goals was to sacrifice my health and sanity for the sake of a great résumé, only to discover those early habits become lifelong habits if you’re not careful. Once this mentality sets in and you set this expectation with others it can be practically impossible to reverse. That is why I am actively trying to change the conversation around our “get it done at all costs” work culture and collaborate with employers and business owners who understand the importance of work-life balance. Early in my career I was fortunate enough to experience a work culture where well-being was a priority at what was then a small fledgling trailer & marketing agency. Fast-forward fifteen years and today Mob Scene is one of the top movie marketing companies in the business - largely because of the culture that co-founder and CEO Tom Grane created from the very start. This innovative company has been an integral part of the marketing campaigns for projects like Avatar, Stranger Things, Fast 9, Wonder Woman, Joker, Knives Out, and The Trial of the Chicago 7...and that’s just recently. Historically they have provided marketing and original content for more marketing campaigns than I could list if I had the entire episode to do so. Having a background as a studio executive for 20th Century Fox, Tom admits to having a strong work ethic, and he’s spent his fair share of hours working late and being away from his family. But his motivation when he founded Mob Scene was to create more flexibility with his time and be more available to his family, and he believed in fostering an environment that provides the same flexibility for his team. In our conversation we discuss a variety of topics that can help creatives better understand what it takes to get an opportunity at a company like Mob Scene, that can help producers and business owners better understand the importance of fostering work-life balance with your teams, and that can help all of us better understand how to navigate our constantly changing landscape of content whether we’re working from home, at the office, or adopting a hybrid work environment. Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One? » Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode Here's What You'll Learn: How Tom got his start in the entertainment industry. What led Tom to working for Fox for 16 years and then taking the leap to opening his own marketing company. Tom’s advice to young people just starting out in the business. How Tom created the culture of Mob Scene. Why they chose the name Mob Scene for the company and meaning behind the logo. KEY TAKEAWAY: Family and teamwork are the foundation of what makes Mob Scene successful. How Tom encourages trailer editors to do their best work and survive the competitive nature of the business. Why Tom knew from day one he wanted to create a division-less company and how it has helped them survive over the years. The changes that streaming platforms have made to the marketing industry and how Mob Scene has adapted. What's missing from the work from home experience. Alternate working options coming out of the COVID pandemic. Why it's important to have in-person interactions and what we miss when it's taken away. Understanding the criteria that sets people apart when it comes to getting hired. How the promotion system works at Mob Scene and why they primarily promote from within. The lack of diversity in the trailer world and how he's trying to change it at Mob Scene. The most important soft skills necessary for getting hired. The importance of identifying the ‘note beneath the note.’ Why young people just starting out should look for companies that promote work/life balance. KEY TAKEAWAY:  Your connections can also be your friends. Useful Resources Mentioned: DVD - Wikipedia Mob Scene Tom Grane's Facebook Page Continue to Listen & Learn Dear Hollywood: We Don’t Want to “Go Back to Normal." Normal Wasn’t Working. 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Here are Five Basic Needs to Get You Back On Track Ep118: Legendary Editor Walter Murch On Optimizing Creativity, Productivity, and Well-Being In Hollywood For 50+ Years Our Generous Sponsors: Struggling With Real-Time Remote Collaboration? Meet Evercast As work begins to slowly trickle in again, perhaps the most pressing challenge we as creative professionals face in our post-pandemic reality is real-time collaboration. Zoom is great for meetings, but it sure doesn't work for streaming video. Luckily this problem has now been solved for all of us. If you haven't heard of Evercast, it's time to become acquainted. Because Evercast's real-time remote collaboration technology is CHANGING. THE. GAME. → Click here to see a free demo of Evercast in action! This episode was brought to you by Ergodriven, the makers of the Topo Mat (my #1 recommendation for anyone who stands at their workstation) and now their latest product. New Standard Whole Protein is a blend of both whey and collagen, sourced from the highest quality ingredients without any of the unnecessary filler or garbage. Not only will you get more energy and focus from this protein powder, you will notice improvements in your skin, hair, nails, joints and muscles. And because they don’t spend a lot on excessive marketing and advertising expenses, the savings gets passed on to you. Guest Bio: Thomas C. Grane is a graduate of the USC School for Cinematic Arts with over 25 years of experience in motion picture and entertainment marketing. Grane previously spent 16 years as a Sr. Vice President of Creative Content and Creative Advertising at 20th Century Fox, where he originated the creative content department and worked on over 200 film campaigns for a wide variety of films, including; MOULIN ROUGE, CAST AWAY, ICE AGE, and HOME ALONE. In 2006, Grane co-founded Mob Scene Creative + Productions. In ten years, the innovative company has grown to become a “go to” agency for all of Hollywood’s top studios and networks and has been an integral part of the marketing campaigns for projects, like; AVATAR, ARGO, THE DEPARTED, THE HURT LOCKER, 12 YEARS A SLAVE, BIRDMAN, THE GREEN BOOK, THE X-MEN Franchise, The PLANET OF THE APES Franchise, The FAST AND FURIOUS Franchise, and FIFTY SHADES OF GREY Franchise. The company also produces original programing; such as, The FX MOVIE DOWNLOAD and the talk show for SONS OF ANARCHY called ANARCHY AFTERWORD. Grane recently produced and directed the original National Geographic Channel program, TITANIC: 20 Years Later with James Cameron. Grane is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, and the Producers Guild of America. In addition to having won numerous Clio awards for his marketing work, Grane was also nominated for a primetime Emmy in 2010. Show Credits: This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel. The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).

Tom Grane, Co-founder and CEO of Mob Scene, arguably the pre-eminent creative agency for strategic content, such as Behind-the-Scenes and what’s called “EPKs” Electronic Press Kits, in the entertainment industry. Mob Scene also has a widely respected trailer division along with social/digital, brand work and original productions. Tom shares his experience navigating family and the company through the many challenges of the last year. He also has great stories about the many huge films he's worked on like AVATAR, brilliant directors like "Jim" Cameron and so many others he's befriended along the way.

Mob Scene aka @ThaLastMOB is a Native American rapper from Sioux City, Iowa. Mob Scene, influenced by his culture, began producing music in 2015. After recording his first single “Blessed”, a drill-rap song, he uploaded it to soundcloud. Mob Scene's music is mostly aggressive, with catchy, repetitive hooks and bars to back it up. Since his first release, Mob Scene has recorded numerous singles, grown a following on social media, made his music available to all streaming platforms and digital stores, and even performed a handful of live shows in Sioux City, Iowa showcasing his latest works. Mob Scene is currently gearing up to launch a new single titled "Broken Dreams" September 10th https://instagram.com/thalastmob?igshid=s31587vkxpy7 https://thalastmob.tumblr.com/ https://mobile.twitter.com/thalastmob https://m.twitch.tv/thalastmob/profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/ThaLastMOB https://songwhip.com/mob-scene

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Toddrick Spalding co-founded c90 Music Supervision after fifteen years in music creative at entertainment marketing agencies Mob Scene, Trailer Park, mOcean and Cimarron. He's done award winning work for clients as diverse as Warner Bros, Netflix, Disney, Nike, the NBA, Levi’s, Microsoft, and has music supervised a handful of indie films and documentaries and has produced original music, covers and remixes for artists like The Who, T. Rex, Amon Tobin, Sharon Van Etten, Mimicking Birds and Conrad Keely.

Like the Detroit Tigers, we're back! Although... we are a bit rusty. Rob and HookSlide discussed the first week of the new baseball season, remembered 24 of the 25 players on the Tigers' roster (sorry, Buck Farmer), and answered a heap of listener questions in their first episode together in nearly a month. Luckily, there were plenty of good things to talk about. The Tigers are off to a roaring start at 2-0, winning a pair of exciting games over the Miami Marlins. Your fearless podcast hosts break down the important aspects of the two wins, but probably spend just as much time giggling manically at the idea of what a healthy Victor Martinez could do to this Tigers offense. Hey, winning is fun! Of course, things weren't all sunshine and rainbows in South Florida. Francisco Rodriguez struggled, Logan Kensing showed why he is a career MLB journeyman, and... James McCann didn't get a hit? Even manager Brad Ausmus couldn't draw any ire after a job well done through two games. Topics in this week's episode include: Baseball is back! But it might kill us.The Tigers looked very good in MiamiVictor Martinez is healthy and everyone should be terrifiedAnibal Sanchez: not deadCC Sabathia might be in trouble this weekendThe Tigers' difficult April scheduleBad slides and baseball in dressesListener questions!Which baseball players do we hate most?When Brad Ausmus goes right Contents: 2:41 - Rounding the Bases: this is how you win the division 43:31 - Warming in the Pen: tough sledding ahead 58:23 - High and Tight: baseball in dresses 1:12:45 - Into the Mob Scene at Home: more Salty, please 1:33:50 - The 7th Inning Kvetch: who kidnapped Brad Ausmus?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Rob Rogacki on vacation this week, and HookSlide refusing to do the show solo, the podcast was taken over by the guys from The Podcastellanos to keep things interesting. (Ok, it was really taken over, they were invited by HookSlide, but it sounds more interesting the other way.) In this week's episode, Jordan Hall and Eric Wayne join HookSlide to talk about spring training and what to do now that all the interesting prospects (Jimenez, Fulmer, etc.) have been sent to minor league camp. They also talk about the worst commercials played during Tigers' games, try to remember the last ten starting pitchers on Opening Day, take the usual stack of listener questions, play a Family Feud-style game, and get into some serious power-rankings. Topics include: Tigers Twitter was wrong, againWhat if Anibal Sanchez isn't ready for April?The best and worst television/radio commercials (spoiler: Weingartz didn't make the list)Which Tigers is the most likely to own 10 cats?How do you pronounce "Aviles"?What's going to happen at the trade deadlineWhy live tweeting is the worst Contents 2:46 - Rounding the Bases: Tigers Twitter was wrong about something 33:17 - Warming in the Pen: let’s play the Feud 48:44 - High and Tight: and now for a word from our sponsors … 1:02:03 - Into the Mob Scene at Home: forget spring training, let’s talk about the trade deadline 1:22:16 - The 7th Inning Kvetch: if this van’s a-rockin’, please, please come a-knockin’ Thanks to Jordan and Eric for helping make this show happen. Find The Podcastellanos online at podcastellanos.com, and get in touch with Eric (@ComericaEric) and Jordan (@JordanHall23) on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Radio Irregardless with Mark Scalia - Your nonstandard blend of irrespective & regardless To leave a question or comment for Radio Irregardless Email- radioirregardless@gmail.com Call- (978) 219-9294 Guest: Johanne Britton

Things get a little testy on this week's episode! Okay, not really. But Rob and HookSlide celebrate their 25th episode the best way they know how: talking about the Detroit Tigers and laying into an old geezer who thinks stats are ruining baseball. This week's target? Hall of Fame reliever Goose Gossage, who went after stat-heads and current players alike for ruining the game of yesteryear. You know, the one where players like Kirk Gibson fist-pumped their way around the bases after hitting a clutch playoff home run. There's plenty of content prior to that discussion in this week's show. Victor Martinez has a hamstring injury, Anthony Gose is bunting his way to glory, and Steven Moya is hitting the cover off the ball! We also take our usual bag of listener questions, and even throw one back to you! Topics in this week's episode include: Victor Martinez is hurt so we should cancel the season nowWho is the Tigers' backup DH?Anthony Gose and bunting: what could go wrong?Bryan Holaday and Steven Moya are spring training starsThe Detroit Tigers and the terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad seventh inningDave Dombrowski and Al Avila are still bros, but how awkward was Al's Thanksgiving?Which former Tiger would help the current roster out the most?The best hats in Major League BaseballJust how wrong can one old pitcher be? Contents: 2:21 - Rounding the Bases: the one guy you didn’t want to get hurt just got hurt 21:07 - Warming in the Pen: the Tigers have been bad at the 7th inning 48:29 - High and Tight: Avila and Dombrowski are still on good terms, sort of 1:03:28 - Into the Mob Scene at Home: speaking hypothetically, nothing means anything 1:30:44 - The 7th Inning Kvetch: Goose Gossage is a [censored] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Detroit Tigers suffered a few more injuries in spring training last week, including Cameron Maybin's wrist fracture, but things as a whole are looking up. Bryan Holaday is hitting the cover off the ball, Steven Moya is drawing walks, and the biggest names on the roster aren't on the injury report. So far, so good, right? The Tigers capped off a productive week in Lakeland, and while we don't care about the results of games -- they're 6-4 after Wednesday's win, our crack research team revealed -- the Tigers are doing plenty of tinkering. Rob and HookSlide delve into these mysteries on this week's podcast, along with some of the position battles taking place throughout the roster. They also gush over a couple prospects -- namely, Joe Jimenez and his wicked breaking ball -- answer a few listener questions, and talk about Anthony Gose's disdain for defensive metrics. Not bad for a week's work. Topics in this week's episode include: Cameron Maybin's brittle wrists, and who replaces him on the rosterAnibal Sanchez and the right arm that won't keep quietWho the **** is Lucas Harrell?How playing 10 games gives you a 0-0 recordBlaine Hardy's terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad spring trainingJoe Jimenez and scouting terms to knowListener questions!Steven Moya's future in DetroitAnthony Gose doesn't like stats Contents: 2:09 - Rounding the Bases: who got hurt this week? 20:28 - Warming in the Pen: the Tigers have improved their record to 0-0 39:36 - High and Tight: the spring training storylines are getting good 58:33 - Into the Mob Scene at Home: Moya, Moya, Moya 1:16:01 - The 7th Inning Kvetch: Anthony Gose is having growing pains   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At long last, baseball is finally back! Well, sort of. Games are being played now, and some of them are even on TV. They don't count for anything, and bad results should just be shrugged off, but it's still baseball! The Detroit Tigers got their Grapefruit League schedule underway this week, playing games against the Florida Southern Mocs and Pittsburgh Pirates. By the time you listen to this podcast, they may have already played the Pirates again, along with a televised (!) game against the New York Yankees. On this week's podcast, we do our best to break down the results of the two games, and discuss which players fans should pay attention to during game action. They also talk about the numerous injuries taking over TigerTown, including Anibal Sanchez's triceps injury and Alex Wilson's bum shoulder. They take another swing at the lightning round during listener questions, rank the top 10 foods at Comerica Park, and rant about bad baseball terminology. Topics in this week's episode include: Spring training games! On TV! Anibal Sanchez and the dangers of throwing a baseball What is a shoulder subluxation? Spring training games! And box scores! Why spring training box scores don't matter Players we want to see succeed during spring training (and one we don't) The top 10 foods at Comerica Park Bad baseball terminology, including "complete game shutouts" Contents: 3:11 - Rounding the Bases: can you please just be healthy? 18:33 - Warming in the Pen: grapefruits, anyone? 38:41 - High and Tight: spring training storylines 54:48 - Into the Mob Scene at Home: power-ranking ballpark food 1:21:07 - The 7th Inning Kvetch: stop using these baseball terms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball is officially back! Spring training is now in full swing, though we still have another week or so to wait until games begin. This is bad news for our poor beat writers, who are doing their best to churn out content, but good news for The Voice of the Turtle. That is, if you don't mind off-topic discussions about certain risqué Google searches. In this week's show, we take a look at the early storylines of the spring, including Francisco Rodriguez's visa issues and Steven Moya's productive winter. They also sympathize with the beat writers (minus the weather), and break down the Detroit Tigers' latest signings. Listener questions take an odd turn this week, and the lightning round returns! Finally, Rob and HookSlide speak with Steve Mikkelson, oddsmaker for Atlantis Casino in Reno, Nevada, about what goes into a team's preseason World Series odds. Topics in this week's episode include: Spring training is here! Now what?The Tigers are in the best shape of their livesVictor Martinez can swing nowBobby Parnell might be a favorite to make the rosterDo the Indians have enough offense to contend in 2016?Listener questions!Is Brad Ausmus a good manager? Or just noA reasonable breakout from Nick CastellanosOddsmaker Steve Mikkelson takes on the sports betting world Contents 2:18 - Rounding the Bases: what’s holding Shane Greene back? 20:27 - Warming in the Pen: bullpen insurance 30:16 - High and Tight: those pesky White Sox 44:18 - Into the Mob Scene at Home: has Brad Ausmus learned anything? 1:01:39 - The 7th Inning Kvetch: a casino oddsmaker talks about the Tigers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The end of darkness is almost here. We are two days away from the Detroit Tigers' first spring training workouts in Lakeland, Florida, and less than two weeks away from hearing Tigers radio announcer Dan Dickerson back on the airwaves! Rob and HookSlide couldn't wait that long, however, so they brought Dan on The Voice of the Turtle to help preview the Tigers' season. Topics range frrom the team's chances at contention to their best moves of the offseason to how the front office has changed under Al Avila. Believe us: this is one interview you don't want to miss! There is always more to talk about, though. Before talking to Dan, Rob and HookSlide take an in-depth look at the Tigers' roster and how it compares to all those computer-generated projections that seem to be so down on the the Tigers' chances this season. They also make their Tiger-centric predictions for the upcoming season, and add in a few prop bets along the way. Topics in this week's episode include: PECOTA projections and whether we should ignore them entirelyMiguel Cabrera: he's really good"Can he stay healthy?" is the Tigers' 2016 mottoRole players that need to step forward this seasonJustin Verlander: staff ace or Hall of Famer?Jordan Zimmermann's transition from the National LeagueUpgrading bullpen expectations from impossibly low standardsThe most important prop bets everListener questions!The Tigers' Baserunning WayDan Dickerson previews the 2016 Tigers Contents: 2:13 - Rounding the Bases: boooo, projection systems! 34:45 - Warming in the Pen: armed and dangerous? 1:01:42 - High and Tight: predictions galore 1:20:51 - Into the Mob Scene at Home: worst-case scenario 1:41:08 - The 7th Inning Kvetch: Dan Dickerson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mere hours after Rob and HookSlide finished recording their last episode of The Voice of the Turtle, the Tigers' new general manager pulled the trigger on yet another move, acquiring left-handed reliever Justin Wilson from the New York Yankees. Sent the other way were two pitching prospects, righthanders Luis Cessa and Chad Green. The deal is a week old, but this is our hosts' first chance to take a look at the move, and they do it with the help of Tanya Bondurant, managing editor of Pinstripe Alley, SB Nation's excellent Yankees community. Tanya tempers expectations a bit, but given her lofty standards for bullpen arms -- the Yankees have both Andrew Miller and Dellin Beances at the back of their pen, remember -- we lowly Tigers fans should still be happy about the improvements made thus far. Topics in this week's episode include: Egg nog: fair or foul?What the Tigers are getting in Justin WilsonIs this a good bullpen?Outfield options, and if another addition is neededBruce Rondon got into more troubleJordan Zimmermann's contract looks even betterThe Tigers Way: a necessary endeavorWhy Ender Inciarte isn't the godsend some thinkInterview with Tanya Bondurant of Pinstripe AlleyDo the Yankees care about losing Justin Wilson? Contents: 3:51 - Rounding the Bases: Is the bullpen finally good? 19:47 - Warming in the Pen: tweak the roster now, or do it later? 27:18 - High and Tight: Bruce Rondon is a brawler – is that ok? 45:35 - Into the Mob Scene at Home: who’s getting traded before April? 1:05:09 - The 7th Inning Kvetch: what do Yankees fans think of the Justin Wilson trade? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hot Stove doesn't get any hotter than this week, as all 30 MLB teams are represented in Nashville and the deals are flying left and right. From trades to free agent signings, every fanbase is hoping their team makes a bit move to bolster their chances in 2016. Free agent signings? The Tigers have had three since our last episode, and we're breaking down the ins and outs of all of them. Roster moves? Backup catcher Bryan Holaday appears to be on the outside looking in, and we'll discuss what his future holds. Trades? The Tigers don't currently have anything on the docket, but the Arizona Diamondbacks pulled off a doozy mere minutes before our show went live. As fate would have it, we had the D-Backs represented on this week's show, courtesy of special guest Charlie Gebow from AZ Snakepit. Still blown away by the blockbuster moves of the past week, Charlie discussed the Diamondbacks' chances at contention now that their rotation is topped by Zack Greinke and Shelby Miller. Topics in this week's episode include: Mike Pelfrey might be better than we thinkJarrod Saltalamacchia: big name, big potentialIs Bryan Holaday heading back to Texas?Relievers, relievers, and more relieversAre the White Sox and Indians still alive?Christmas ideas and The Tigers WaySnap reactions to the Shelby Miller dealWhat the Diamondbacks need to do to return to contention Contents: 2:20 - Rounding the Bases: why would the Tigers sign a pitcher who isn’t good at pitching? 34:02 - Warming in the Pen: would you be comfortable if the season started tomorrow? 50:27 - High and Tight: are the Tigers back to being the toast of the Central? 1:09:14 - Into the Mob Scene at Home: all I want for Christmas is this 1:32:32 - The 7th Inning Kvetch: Zack Greinke is the Diamondbacks ace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Thanksgiving week, but before you sit down to stuff your face, old Uncle Mort has a few burning questions. Namely, what are the Detroit Tigers doing? He also wants to know why Brad Ausmus is still around, but you haven't had enough gravy to answer that question yet. On this week's podcast, Rob and HookSlide break down the trades that brought Francisco Rodriguez and Cameron Maybin to Detroit, try to decipher general manager Al Avila's master plan, and decipher what big data baseball moves are coming to the Tigers organization. Rob also reveals his strategy for answering Tigers-related questions at Thanksgiving, and HookSlide explains why a Doug Fister reunion is a good thing. The overarching theme of the week, of course, is analytics. The Tigers are using them more and more, but Avila's jigsaw puzzle is far from finished. There are a few pieces still missing, and some over-sized pieces that tend to break easily. Still, there is a lot of time left in the offseason -- we're not even at the Winter Meetings yet! -- and a bit of cash to spare. Stay patient, Tigers fans. Topics in this week's episode include: K-Rod is not Joe NathanMontreal Robertson: baseball pitcher or TV detective?BLOCKBUSTER TRADES (involving Liam Hendriks)Marcell Ozuna may be on the moveIs this outfield finished?How to deal with old Uncle Mort at ThanksgivingWhere the Tigers fit in big data baseball Contents 2:29 - Rounding the Bases: Al Avila is the anti-Dombrowski 32:31 - Warming in the Pen: the Marlins are a merry-go-round of madness 46:39 - High and Tight: the Tigers aren't done upgrading the outfield, right? RIGHT?! 1:03:59 - Into the Mob Scene at Home: 5 topics to go with Thanksgiving dinner 1:27:47 - The 7th Inning Kvetch: bringing big data to Detroit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It wouldn't be the offseason without a big Dave Dombrowski move. Less than two weeks in, here we are. The Boston Red Sox traded a bevy of prospects for Closer of Worlds Craig Kimbrel, while the Detroit Tigers fanbase was left wondering where they now stand. Rest easy, Tigers fans. It's still early. On this week's episode of The Voice of the Turtle, Rob and HookSlilde sift through the offseason rumors, and whether the Tigers are taking the right approach to a pivotal offseason. From Hisashi Iwakuma to Shawn Kelley, the Tigers are showing interest in just about everyone with a curveball. Oh, and some guy named Jose Fernandez may be on the trade block too. In the final segment, we welcome in special guest Chris Lemieux, writer for Pride of Detroit, SB Nation's Detroit Lions blog. Chris breaks down the Lions season so far, whether there is hope for the future, and the striking similarities between the Lions and Tigers. Topics in this week's episode include: Which pitchers the Tigers are not interested in (because they want just about everyone) Bullpen Wars: Al Avila vs. Brad Ausmus Dave Dombrowski finally gets his closer Will the Tigers ever beat the Angels? How many farm systems it would take to acquire Jose Fernandez Takeout slides, replay, and what's good for the game Lions, Tigers, and old, title-hungry owners (Oh my!) If Matthew Stafford is the answer at quarterback for the Lions Why football fans make bad baseball fans (and vice versa) Contents: 2:31 - Rounding the Bases: the Tigers are all smoke, no fire 16:09 - Warming in the Pen: Damn you, Dombrowski 33:48 - High and Tight: what would you give up to get Jose Fernandez? 54:42 - Into the Mob Scene at Home: Jose Iglesias will NOT be traded (until he is) 1:15:15 - The 7th Inning Kvetch: the Lions and Tigers are same, but different Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Rob and Hookslide discuss the news of the first few days of the offseason, break down what the Tigers should (and should not) do over the course of the winter, and vent their frustrations over the loss of yet another awesome thing on the internet: Grantland. Our hosts are also joined by special guest Meg Rowley, a very talented writer who can be found at Lookout Landing, Baseball Prospectus, and Just a Bit Outside. Meg offered up her unique opinion on being a female in a male-dominated sports industry, discussed the strides baseball is making to better integrate its game, and whether she would ever get to see a female player or coach in a Major League Baseball game in her lifetime. Topics in this week's episode include: The savior of the pitching staff is here!Daniel Norris is cancer-free!Shane Greene is throwing againThe offseason is here, and we need new playersWere the Kansas City Royals actually a great team?Grantland is no more, and it's all because the internet sucksWhich Tigers would be great Big Lebowski characters?The importance of ESPN's Jess MendozaThe importance of gender integration in baseball Contents: 2:56 - Rounding the Bases: changes for the 2016 pitching staff 20:03 - Warming in the Pen: really, that guy might be back in 2016? 36:02 - High and Tight: the Kansas City royals are still a fluke, right? 56:42 - Into the Mob Scene at Home: the offseason – what’s the worst that could happen? 1:10:13 - The 7th Inning Kvetch: who doesn’t want women involved with sports?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you fix the Detroit Tigers? There are a lot of different solutions, and most of them involve a lot of money. Rob and HookSlide have other ideas, though, and they share them on this week's episode of The Voice of the Turtle. Rob delivers his offseason plan for the Tigers, including what it takes to "coordinate" the roster for maximum efficiency. Meanwhile, HookSlide avoids increasing his stress levels when discussing bullpen roles. After all, we need to be ready for next year's World Series, right? In addition to Pinky and the Brain discussing what they're going to do this offseason, our fearless hosts break down the Tigers' search for a new pitching coach, the Tigers' trade options, and whether the Tigers would be better off with one of the other available managers on the open market this offseason. Plus, what's late October without a little Halloween fun? If you're interested in hearing about what Tigers players should dress up as, this podcast is for you. Topics in this podcast include: Who will be the Tigers' next pitching coach?Trade Anibal Sanchez! Trade Jose Iglesias! Burn everything down! Or notFix left field, or we're toastSTOP SPRAYING CHAMPAGNE IN THE STANDSWere the Tigers premature in retaining Brad Ausmus?Would we ever give up bacon?Rob's plan for offseason domination Contents: 2:47 - Rounding the Bases: the Tigers have a big hurdle in 2016 that's completely out of their control 26:45 - Warming in the Pen: Do you want to finish in third place? Because this is how you finish in third place 43:52 - High and Tight: baseball is kind of a grumpy old curmudgeon 58:26 - Into the Mob Scene at Home: what does bacon have to do with baseball? 1:18:31 - The 7th Inning Kvetch: the key to success this offseason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's MLB playoffs time, and that means one thing! Well, unfortunately, this year it means no more Detroit Tigers baseball, and no more podcasts as your fearless hosts have been enjoying the postseason festivities. While no baseball is being played, there has been plenty of note in Tigers land lately. Daniel Norris was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, while Jeff Jones announced his retirement from baseball, all within the span of a few hours on Monday afternoon. Rob and HookSlide also rehash some old news in discussing general manager Al Avila's plan for the offseason, take some listener questions, and finish off the show with a debate on takeout slides, one of the hotter topics of this year's postseason. Topics in this week's episode include: The worst Saturday ever (for Rob, at least)Playoffs! They're fun! And not stressful!The best bat flips ever, and whether they're actually bat flipsTigers postseason awards, including an unlikely Cy Young candidateDaniel Norris is diagnosed with thyroid cancerThe Tigers need a new pitching coachAl Avila: the man with the planWho should the Tigers not sign?Listener questions!The future of Miguel Cabrera's hairTakeout slides, and when enough is enough Contents: 4:20 - Rounding the Bases: really good postseason, or best postseason ever? 29:57 - Warming in the Pen: Daniel Norris was diagnosed with what? 48:48 - High and Tight: Al Avila's got a plan! 1:08:09 - Into the Mob Scene at Home: insane sports radio callers 1:33:15 - The 7th Inning Kvetch: play the game hard, just not that hard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, Rob and HookSlide talk about the biggest news in Tigers-dom: Tom Gorzelanny's new arm angle and whether Neftali Feliz should be tendered a contract. Oh, and that whole thing about Ausmus returning next year, too. They also look east to discuss the feud that went down in our nation's capital between Jonathan Papelbon and Bryce Harper, and point out the key differences between the still employed Brad Ausmus and newly-fired Matt Williams. Topics in this week's episode include: Pick protected!Why the No. 9 overall draft pick is a good thingJ.D. Martinez didn't hit 40 homers, but that's OKDaniel Norris threw 54 pitches in an inning and everyone hated itTom Gorzelanny, Neftali Feliz, and other players we don't want to see in 2016Guess who's back? Back again. Ausmus is back. Tell a friend...Does Al Avila need to Ausmus-proof the roster?Which teams will (not) win the World SeriesJonathan Papelbon and workplace etiquetteListener questions!Rest in peace, Buck FarmerThe Tigers' new direction Contents 2:29 - Rounding the Bases: what was the best and worst part of the 2015 season? 21:49 - Warming in the Pen: why to avoid watching Tigers baseball in 2016 44:11 - High and Tight: when did baseball players become above the law? 59:32 - Into the Mob Scene at Home: the guy the Tigers need in 2016 1:15:49 - The 7th Inning Kvetch: why the Tigers are already behind the 8-ball in 2016 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode Rob and HookSlide discuss the week that was in Detroit Tigers baseball... all four games of it. Luckily, they were some eventful games, including a Maddux, near-no-hitter, and more #MustSeeJV. Mixed in with all the on-field madness was an off-field fiasco, the dismissal of reliever Bruce Rondon. The Tigers haven't said much, but fans have been able to read between the lines to get an idea of what exactly infuriated the team so much. Then, to properly celebrate the only team in the organization with playoff success, we invited Whitecaps play-by-play announcer Dan Hasty into the virtual studio to break down their improbable run to the Midwest League Championship. Topics in this week's episode include: An eventful series against the Chicago White SoxJeff Samardzija's free agent market, and how to actually spell his nameThe Whitecaps!The Tigers' farm system, and whether all these prospect gurus are wrongThe AL Central in 2016 and beyond, including the terrifying Minnesota Twins (yes, really)Whether this is the most pivotal Tigers offseason in recent memoryBruce Rondon's early winter vacationThe future of baseball and medicineListener questions!What in the world happened to Kurt MenschingA conversation with Whitecaps play-by-play announcer Dan Hasty Contents 2:10 - Rounding the Bases: at least the Tigers are winning championships somewhere!28:09 - Warming in the Pen: sizing up the AL Central44:46 - High and Tight: how to get extra vacation time using this one weird trick!1:07:34 - Into the Mob Scene at Home: maybe we should send this player home early, too1:30:41 - The 7th Inning Kvetch: talking with Whitecaps PBP announcer Dan Hasty about how you get this lucky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Rob and HookSlide discuss tanking, Draft Kings fever, and whether or not fans should boo their team. The Detroit Tigers have been solid lately, winning three of the past four series they have played, including a recent series victory over the Kansas City Royals. Baseball is getting more watchable in Detroit, and Tigers fans just aren't sure how to handle it. Amid their restlessness, Rob and HookSlide discuss the recent boo birds that have come to nest at Comerica Park, and the pros and cons of daily fantasy sports. Their commercials -- and auto-playing video web ads -- might be the devil, but the product is, dare we say, kind of fun? Also, what should you be watching for as the Tigers play out the last two weeks of the season, and is it worth it to spoil the Minnesota Twins' playoff hopes? Topics in this week's episode include: The Tigers are good again! Sort of.What's up with Miguel Cabrera?What the Tigers should expect out of Anibal Sanchez in 2016The trials and tribulations of third base coach Dave ClarkTanking the Right WayTMAre Tigers fans booing too much?That time that Brad Ausmus was rightListener questions! Including whether your favorite Tiger is a sandwichDaily fantasy sports, and whether they will make you richInternet advertising, and how it won't make anyone rich Contents 2:49 - Rounding the Bases: are you ok, Miggy? 27:07 - Warming in the Pen: you need to stop waving this guy around third 41:48 - High and Tight: the art of booing 1:03:34 - Into the Mob Scene at Home: this is the one guy we’re excited to see leave in 2016 1:21:51 - The 7th Inning Kvetch: get rich quick, so you can start paying for content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're live at The Open Space in Los Angles with great fun, behind the scenes stories, plus the first installment of Fred's Mob Tales. How did I get the amazing Fred Willard, Dave Koechner and Jimmy O' Yang from Silicon Valley?! Well, Jimmy thought there'd be chicks. Speaking of chicks, Amber Tozer was there, keeping us guys in line! George Gallo, writer of Midnight Run, Wise Guys, and 29th Street evaluates the grittiness of the scene, and talks about what it was like to work with DeNiro and Charles Grodin. Frank Renzulli was a writer/producer for The Sopranos and has great stories about his experience. Music by Andy Paley, and Michael Uhler. Jilanda Palmer did sound design. Here's the film of the Mob Scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgQeL4wQQW8 oh, my paperbacks coming out next week! http://www.amazon.com/Maybe-Well-Have-You-Back/dp/162914567X/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1442525134&sr=1-3&keywords=fred+stoller Enjoy this. We hope to do it more!

Reversal suck! Well, they don't have to; not any more, not for you. We have a new fun tarot game for you today that will help you quickly and easily remove any lingering apprehension to reversed tarot cards. And, as a bonus, this game will help sharpen your wit, conversational skills, and story telling abilities. The tarot is an incredibly useful tool for building communication skills. This is often overlookd by all of the nonsensical superstition people pile on top of the cards. Becky and I sat down and tried out a new game I devised to help you get over any fears or hesitance about reversed tarot cards. We had fun and I hope you will too. This game draws from various exercises and games taught in in The Easiest Way to Learn the Tarot—EVER!! and Advanced Tarot Secrets, specifically Freinds & Enemies, Mob Scene, Exercises 2 and 4, and the never-ending story. Thanks for being here. Please let me know if you have any questions.Dusty :-)

Reversal suck! Well, they don't have to; not any more, not for you. We have a new fun tarot game for you today that will help you quickly and easily remove any lingering apprehension to reversed tarot cards. And, as a bonus, this game will help sharpen your wit, conversational skills, and story telling abilities. The tarot is an incredibly useful tool for building communication skills. This is often overlookd by all of the nonsensical superstition people pile on top of the cards.  Becky and I sat down and tried out a new game I devised to help you get over any fears or hesitance about reversed tarot cards. We had fun and I hope you will too. This game draws from various exercises and games taught in in The Easiest Way to Learn the Tarot—EVER!! and Advanced Tarot Secrets, specifically Freinds & Enemies, Mob Scene, Exercises 2 and 4, and the never-ending story.  Thanks for being here. Please let me know if you have any questions. Dusty :-)

Special double length episode today: Reversals-only exercise from Advanced Tarot Secrets. Today we used an exercise from ATS called "Mob Scene," which is a variation of Friends and Enemies, but all of the cards were reversed. This allowed us to clump and bump cards together and against each other in a common sense fashion, just like we see every day in real life.This is an intermediate-level exercise that allows you to work on several of your developing tarot skills all at the same time with minimal effort. Becky and I played off of each other, and I hope that you will do this in groups of 2-3 people as well, but you can just as easily talk yourself through it in solo practice sessions. If you haven't signed up for ALL of our free lessons please head over to easytarotlessons.com and sign up for the mailing list. We will let you know when new audio, video, and written lessons are available. Also, we have paid course (just ten bucks a week) that will take you from absolute beginner to professional over ten months. This is the most advanced and effective tarot teaching inthe world. Let me know how we can help you.Thanks for being here :-)Dusty

Special double length episode today: Reversals-only exercise from Advanced Tarot Secrets. Today we used an exercise from ATS called "Mob Scene," which is a variation of Friends and Enemies, but all of the cards were reversed. This allowed us to clump and bump cards together and against each other in a common sense fashion, just like we see every day in real life. This is an intermediate-level exercise that allows you to work on several of your developing tarot skills all at the same time with minimal effort. Becky and I played off of each other, and I hope that you will do this in groups of 2-3 people as well, but you can just as easily talk yourself through it in solo practice sessions. If you haven't signed up for ALL of our free lessons please head over to easytarotlessons.com and sign up for the mailing list. We will let you know when new audio, video, and written lessons are available. Also, we have paid course (just ten bucks a week) that will take you from absolute beginner to professional over ten months. This is the most advanced and effective tarot teaching inthe world. Let me know how we can help you. Thanks for being here :-) Dusty

With the Detroit Tigers inching closer to the playoffs despite a rotation held together with bubble gum and paperclips, Rob and HookSlide return for another episode of The Voice of the Turtle, and discuss whether 2015 is all for naught or if there is still a chance at cracking the AL wild card this season. Topics in this week's episode include: How fun was that series against the Chicago Cubs?Who is actually in the starting rotation now?Miguel Cabrera: good at baseballJustin Verlander: also good at baseballThe key to Nick Castellanos' turn-aroundCan the Tigers actually make the playoffs?Dave Dombrowski: Public Enemy No. 1 (sort of)Your weekly "this bullpen is awful" segmentListener questions!Why are you a Tigers fan? Contents 03:20 Rounding the Bases: the one thing that's got Nick Castellanos back on track25:25 Warming in the Pen: why the wild card chase just got a whole lot more difficult37:40 High and Tight: who wins in a showdown between Dave Dombrowski and Al Avila?55:30 Into the Mob Scene at Home: what was the worst trade Dave Dombrowski ever made?1:16:50 The 7th Inning Kvetch: what makes you a die-hard Tigers fan? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices