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Well, we've got ourselves another Mo-Mo incident in Times Square...Needlessly picking up right from the smoldering wreckage of Liv freeing herself from her captor William Lewis by way of bludgeoning her captor with an iron bar, we get a stark ripped-from-the-headlines episode delving into the infamous Ariel Castro case. Kidnapping victims are held in cages in the basement and raped for decades, and Liv's PTSD is still very real. This episode dwells in darkness. That doesn't mean the Munchie Boys have to, though, as the discussion veers into off-brand Muppets knockoffs, the ineptitude of the Cleveland Police Department, where Cassidy ranks on Benson's loves of her life, and the hazards of dialogue directed at people named “Buddy” reading in different ways.Sources:How Ariel Castro Remained at Liberty in Cleveland All These Years - Michael Daly, The Daily BeastMichelle Knight's ‘normal teenage life,' plagued by troubles in years before disappearance - Leila Atassi, Cleveland Plain DealerPsychic on The Montel Williams Show said Amanda Berry was dead. She wasn't. - Emily Senger, Maclean'sAriel Castro sentencing memorandum filed by prosecutors - Peter Krouse, Cleveland Plain DealerMusic:Divorcio Suave - “Munchy Business”Thanks to our gracious Munchies on Patreon: Jeremy S, Jaclyn O, Tony B, Drew D, Nicky R, Stuart, Jacqi B, Natalie T, Robyn S, Sean M, Jay S, Briley O, Suzanne B, Tim Y, John P, John W, Elia S, Lily, Sarah L, Melsa A, Alyssa C, Johnathon M, Brian B, Whitney C, Alex, Jannicke HS, Erin M, Melissa H, Olivia, Holly F, Karina H, Zak B, Summer S, Matt, Elyse R, Julia K, Los C, Katrina S, Samuel K, Bryan C, and Shannon H - y'all are the best!Be a Munchie, too! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/munchmybensonBe sure to check out our other podcast diving into long unseen films of our guests' youth: Unkind Rewind at our website or on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcastsFollow us on: BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Reddit (Adam's Twitter/BlueSky and Josh's BlueSky/Letterboxd/Substack)Join our Discord: Munch Casts ServerCheck out Munch Merch: Munch Merch at ZazzleCheck out our guest appearances:Both of us on: FMWL Pod (1st Time & 2nd Time), Storytellers from Ratchet Book Club, Chick-Lit at the Movies talking about The Thin Man, and last but not least on the seminal L&O podcast …These Are Their Stories (Adam and Josh).Josh discussing Jackie Brown, The Love Witch, The Long Goodbye, and Bugonia with the fine folks at Movie Night Extravaganza, debating the Greatest Detectives in TV History on The Great Pop Culture Debate Podcast, and talking SVU/OCand Psych (five eps in all) on Jacked Up Review Show.Visit Our Website: Munch My BensonEmail the podcast: munchmybenson@gmail.comYou can also call in and leave a voicemail at (507) 479-6440 and have your message played on the show.Next New Episode: Season 21, Episode 4 "The Burden Of Our Choices"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/munch-my-benson-a-law-order-svu-podcast--5685940/support.

This week, more of our conversation with former Disney Imagineer Joe Lanzisero. We talk about Joe's role in a very important piece of Muppet history, hidden Mickeys and so much more.You can follow Joe on Instagram.

Very Important Links!Support the show on Patreon! - Other ways to support the show!Join our Discord! - Buy some merch!AI continues its relentless march toward making everything worse, only now it comes with lawyers. Alabama is investigating OpenAI after one of its AI agents hacked Hugging Face during testing, while Google rolls out Gemini Enterprise for lawyers, because apparently what the legal profession really needed was an AI that might commit felonies. Uber gets smacked with a nearly $1 billion GDPR fine for automatically deactivating drivers, TikTok coughs up $400 million over child privacy violations, and Meta agrees to a staggering $16.68 billion settlement over alleged harms to kids. Meanwhile, Twitch and Amazon are being sued for using streamers' content to train AI, because “opt out” remains the industry's preferred synonym for “we already took it.”Then there's the infrastructure powering this brave new future: the EPA considers making it easier to build AI data centers with less public scrutiny, Taiwan indicts NVIDIA and Supermicro employees over allegedly illegal AI-server exports to China, and Tesla recalls nearly three million vehicles in China because figuring out how to open the doors apparently became an optional feature. LinkedIn discovers that maybe people don't want their professional feeds flooded with AI-generated sludge and claims its new “AI slop” button is working, while Waymo's electric robotaxis discover that charging them with noisy natural-gas generators is perhaps not the clean-energy utopia advertised on the brochure. Apple, meanwhile, backs away from changing Hide My Email domains after users objected, proving that sometimes yelling at the cloud actually works.Plus: Star Trek goes Muppet, books worth reading, nerf guys, AI-generated Hacker News stats, retro gaming, and the sad news of both Dolly Parton and Tim Curry's deaths.Sponsors:DeleteMe - Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use promo code GOG at checkout.StoryBlocks - For a limited time, they're offering 15% off any annual plan at storyblocks.com/gogHIMS - Visit Hims.com/gog to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/760Watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/v_m2XT4_ZCYSHOW NOTESSend us Feedback!NEW! - GOG T-Shirt - You Are Here! - v1NEW! - GOG T-Shirt - Elon Kills Babies - Heavy Duty - FrontAlabama launches probe into OpenAI after Hugging Face breachGoogle expands Gemini Enterprise AI platform for law firms, lawyersUber hit with a nearly $1 billion fine for automatically deactivating drivers in EuropeTikTok will pay $400 million to settle Justice Department lawsuit over child privacyMeta reaches $16.68 billion settlement over social media harms to childrenTwitch and Amazon hit with lawsuit for training AI with streamers' contentThe EPA's Response to AI Data Center Backlash: Keep Building, but Keep It Hush-HushTaiwan reportedly indicted NVIDIA employees for exporting prohibited AI servers to ChinaChina Recalls Nearly Three Million Teslas Over Unsafe Door HandlesLinkedIn says its AI slop button is workingAustin park goers upset by adjacent loud Waymo EV generatorsApple reverses planned Hide My Email domain change after user pushbackStar Trek: Strange New GimmicksTed LassoSiloReacherThe WestiesThe Simpsons: Yellow Mirror | Exclusive Episode on Disney+ | TrailerThe Pitt Season 3 | Official Teaser | HBO MaxAmazon First ReadsI've Got a New Complaint: Essays on Aging Disgracefully and Other Small Disasters by Laurie NotaroThe Theory of Everything Else: A Voyage Into the World of the Weird – A Hilarious Handbook of Mind-Boggling Mysteries by Dan Schreiber (of the No Such Thing as Fish podcast)Welcome to Your Life: Love, Death & Tears For Fears – An Iconic Musician's Journey Through Grief, Addiction, and Recovery by Roland OrzabalPicks and Shovels: A Martin Hench Novel by Cory DoctorowThis Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-MohtarDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatOnly Malware in the BuildingLearn Circuits CourseArduino Starter Kit R4Kirby: Art & Style Collection by VIZ MediaStar Wars: The Lightsaber Collection by Daniel WallaceStar Wars: The Secrets of the Sith by Marc SumerakX-Shot Insanity Motorized Rage Fire Gatlin Gun with Tripod - Foam Gun for Maximum FirepowerMaster BlasterHow much of Hacker News is AI?Full Throttle full game playDolly and Miss PiggyDolly Parton, country star, actor and philanthropist, dies aged 80See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Today’s episode of Muppet Trendsure Island, Jack and Miles discuss the Curse of Home Alone 2, Peter Cullen and Optimus Prime, the flash flood in the Himalayas, and the Police Deputy of the Year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On this episode we sample two coffees from Lineage Coffee Roasting. We talk about our first three words on the first three episodes of Ted Lasso Season 3, a quick trip to the bathroom, Kenya Gathaithi AA, a two funk wash process, slight asparagus note, Aeropress and carafe, the tingly tounge, sugar packets, a bag of orange disappointment, bare handing a navel, the midroll podcast ad, working with Ted Lasso, pouring Norm a beer, working as a Muppet, not knowing how psychologically healthy something is, creepy chocolate factories, Johnny over Gene, smoking cigarettes and drinking whiskey with Don Draper, working with Monsters, it can't be that bad on a Weyland Yutani ship, red shirts or white codpieces, who's funding the rebellion, Ethiopia Banko Gutiti, smelling coffee bags, we don't know how ratios work, and belly chuckles.  Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DrepandStone We'd love to hear from you! https://linktr.ee/DrepandStone Don't forget to subscribe! Episode 361

PENNY FINDS THE ONE CHRISTMAS GIFT THAT EVEN SHELDON CAN'T CALCULATE! Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code REJECTS at huel.com/REJECTS. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! John Humphrey & Aaron Alexander continue their first-time The Big Bang Theory Season 2 reaction with Episodes 11–15. These five episodes deliver the beloved Christmas exchange involving Leonard Nimoy's napkin, Howard's disastrous killer robot, Sheldon's scientific friendship algorithm, Penny's financial crisis, and the unforgettable debut of Leonard's mother, Dr. Beverly Hofstadter. John & Aaron react to “The Bath Item Gift Hypothesis,” “The Killer Robot Instability,” “The Friendship Algorithm,” “The Financial Permeability,” and “The Maternal Capacitance"! The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episodes 11–15 Full Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Created by Chuck Lorre (Two and a Half Men, Mom) and Bill Prady (Dharma & Greg, The Muppets), The Big Bang Theory stars Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper (Hidden Figures, Young Sheldon), Johnny Galecki as Leonard Hofstadter (Roseanne, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation), Kaley Cuoco as Penny (The Flight Attendant, Harley Quinn), Simon Helberg as Howard Wolowitz (Florence Foster Jenkins, Annette), Kunal Nayyar as Raj Koothrappali (Trolls, Criminal: UK), Christine Baranski as Dr. Beverly Hofstadter (The Good Wife, Mamma Mia!), and John Ross Bowie as Barry Kripke (Speechless, Veep). John & Aaron discuss Sheldon's gift-giving calculations, the legendary Leonard Nimoy napkin, Penny's Christmas present, Howard's battle robot, Barry Kripke's introduction, Sheldon attempting to manufacture a friendship, Penny borrowing money, Christine Baranski's hilarious debut as Beverly Hofstadter, and more classic Jim Parsons moments. Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brim, Kim and Mr. Greer are back at it again. Apart from all the usual shenanigans, the gang chats about everything in pop culture with all the trimmings. They discuss all things D23, how the Yeti is finally being fixed, the new X-Men castings, and is Spider-Man somehow connected to Weapon X. The crew also chats about Julie Andrews not being in the new Princess Diaries, Bryan Cranston and Jamie Lee Curtis are the new voices of the Carousel of Progress, and how Netflix's film The Last House was not all that great. The cast talks about Creation Entertainment's Supernatural Tour, and how Figment is getting an upgrade along with bringing back Tom-Morrow in Epcot. They talk about the Marvel timeline moving forward, Hayden Panattiere passing at 36, the new Muppets album by Seth MacFarlane and how TSA showed some sense of humanity with a Star Wars fan. The crew chats about entertainment news, opinions and other cool stuff and things. Enjoy. Wherever you listen to podcasts & www.thegrindhouseradio.comhttps://linktr.ee/thegrindhouseradio

We podcast Sutter Cane as we cover In the Mouth of Madness with guest John Amenta from The Pint: A Pop Culture Podcast! This is Tim's first time watching the movie. John Carpenter Month continues! Is this Carpenter's last good movie? What does this say about how we consume pop culture? And how meta would the Muppet adaptation get? All this and more on this week's Haven't Scene It!Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @SceneItPodInstagram: @SceneItPodTiktok: @SceneItPodBluesky: ‪@podsceneit.bsky.socialYoutube: @HaventSceneIt- Old Glory (15% Off)

D23 2026 Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe!  Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you, helping you get the best discount, at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today!  Episode Description D23 had a bunch of announcements - we discuss all the parks news worth knowing! Connect with us  by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 02:36 - Animal Kingdom announcements 09:10 - Hollywood Studios announcements 11:32 - EPCOT announcements 13:33 - Magic Kingdom announcements 17:43 - International Parks announcements 19:11 - Disney Cruise Line announcements 22:08 - Disney's California Adventure announcements 26:18 - Disneyland announcements 28:37 - Closing Thoughts 33:47 - Disney dos and don'ts   If we've helped you to plan your trip and you'd like to thank us we'd appreciate you considering a one time donation. Or if you'd like to receive bonus content, check out our Patreon page and our special subscriber only content! You can also support the show by buying tickets (if they're the best deal, of course) using our Undercover Tourist link or signing up for Mouse Dining through our link. If you like what you hear, please share and subscribe! Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM, iHeartRadio, or Google Podcasts (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), like our Facebook page, or follow us on Bluesky and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.  

We are on the road this week with Special Guests and Live Coverage from FanExpo Chicago! We stepped away from the studio and headed out with our convention passes! The DizRadio Show is coming to you live from the floor of FanExpo Chicago at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center. Thanks to our press access from the FanExpo Team, we spent the weekend gathering exclusive interviews, panel highlights, and catching up with our favorite people, you, the D-Heads! We have exclusive interviews that include PETER FACINELLI who talks with us about Carlisle Cullen in The Twilight Saga to his standout roles in Nurse Jackie, Can't Hardly Wait, and The Scorpion King. He discusses his career, fan interactions, and what it's like stepping into so many iconic pop culture universes. TOM COOK, the Legendary Animator took us behind the scenes of Saturday Morning Nostalgia. He shares stories from animating He-Man, Thunder the Barbarian, Scooby-Doo, Roger Rabbit in Tummy Trouble, The Smurfs, and We're Back! GUY GILCHRIST gave us a heartwarming look into the world of The Muppets. He reflected on his time working alongside Jim Henson, the art of drawing these beloved characters, and why the heart and legacy of The Muppets still resonate today. We also hit the convention floor and panel highlights and captured coverage from John Carpenter and the Cast of Halloween, Cast of The Goonies, Ron Perlman, Kurt Russell, Pauly Shore, Cast of Hocus Pocus, and more. The best part of leaving the studio was meeting you, the fans and D-Heads and giving away all the DizRadio Swag! So enjoy the Nostalgia, the Magic, the Wonder, and the Memories with The DizRadio Show "A Pop Culture Celebrity Guest Show"!

In this episode of the Geekin' on Walt Disney World Podcast, host Curtis Stone sits down with local correspondent Jason to get a fresh 'boots on the ground' perspective of the parks. Jason has been living in the Orlando area for three years and has some incredible tips on how to navigate the summer heat, find hidden dining gems, and experience unique character interactions.From the newly revamped Muppet coaster pre-show to the retro arcade gaming at Disney Springs' Level 99, we cover all the latest changes you need to know before your next trip.**In this episode, we talk about:*** **Spontaneous Magic:** Playing Duck, Duck, Goose with Stitch and Donald Duck at the Animation Courtyard.* **The Muppets Return:** Experiencing the revamped pre-show and finding new Muppet merchandise.* **Animal Kingdom Construction:** How the Dinosaur area closure impacts a park day.* **Hidden Food Gems:** Italian affogatos at Vivoli Gelato and the incredible Adega Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse.* **EPCOT Wait Times:** Which lines are consistently inflated and why.* **Underrated Attractions:** Why Star Tours remains a must-ride on every trip.* **Millennium Falcon Fixes:** How we would redesign Smugglers Run to improve the engineer and gunner roles.* **Best Value Snacks:** Main Street's customizable popcorn tubs and the Pineapple Scrunch Sundae.**The Heart of the Episode**This conversation shines a spotlight on the return of 'plus magic' to the Disney parks. While big E-ticket rides are amazing, it's often the small, unexpected moments—like a cast member showing you a secret shortcut or Goofy joining in on a game of jump rope—that leave the most lasting impressions.**Planning Your Next Adventure?**Ready to find your own hidden gems? Let Margita and Judy at the Travelin' Tiaras handle all the details! From resort bookings to cruise coordination, they've got you covered. Support the podcast by emailing them at TravelinTiaras@gmail.com.**Support the Show on Patreon**Want to help keep the weekly episodes coming? Join our Patreon community and become a Super Geek! Sign up today at patreon.com/GeekinOnWDW.**Join the Geekin' Community**Connect with fellow Disney Geeks, share your favorite vacation tips, or apply to share your own trip report by joining our Geekin' on Walt Disney World Facebook community!Email curt.stone@geekinonwdw.com to be a guest on the show

Matt and Eric go down down underground for Jim Henson's LABYRINTH, featuring a teenage Jennifer Connelly squaring off against a sea of steampunk puppet nonsense including, worms, dogs, bogs, doors, goblins, David Bowie, and his codpiece.

Shiny cardboard is too damn expensive. Sports arcade games need to come back. Cass is eerily good at Muppets impressions. Nicco had to go to Disney once. It's a 5 person Crubcast baby!!!MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESWhat Chris was alluding to about so many cards being printed. He was very wrong about "most cards were printed in the last year", it was just 10%. He is also typing this in 3rd person:https://kotaku.com/10-billion-pokemon-cards-were-printed-last-year-and-it-still-wasnt-enough-2000699977Kabuto King:https://www.si.com/collectibles/kabuto-king-amassing-pokemon-cards-in-bulkRIP The Jeremy Renner appTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSCassandra: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9Nicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunCHAPTERS00:00 We definitely didn't record this 2 months ago06:52 If Nicco were god (Nicco In Boots: The Last Wish)11:19 Arven is illegal...?13:25 Is getting "Meta" cards difficult?18:20 On everything demanding your time and focus24:25 With special guest, Bob Ross!26:21 Talking about the "incoming" layoffs that happened shortly after this28:09 They call me high triglyceride Rematch (we didn't spell check that)35:57 Cass explodes things with her mind39:00 Everything Is Cross Over!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!43:43 On therapists who ghost47:55 Nicco had to go to Disney (upsetting)54:45 What should Warner Bros. Kingdom Hearts be like?  (AutieOddyssey)1:00:19 Cass' strangely good Muppets impressions ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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Noah and Laura hit the road and go to The Mahoning Drive-In for The Muppets take Mahoning! This was a Muppitational double feature  of The Muppet Christmas Carol and a mystery feature. It is Christmas in July in August!   Have an idea for what Stay Doomed should cover next? Already seen the show and have a question or comment for us to read on the podcast?  Email us at TheStayDoomedShow@Gmail.com

SO many fun music stories: Ed Sheeran, Dolly Parton, David Bowie AND Green Day. Also, the Muppets!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour 4, the 94WIP Morning Show and Phillies fans alike voice frustration over the team's downward spiral as they analyze alarming pitching stats and run differentials. Between debates on whether athletes in the city have become too soft, there is a lighter look at creative Muppet-only movie remakes and a poll on the best cinema duos. This segment also covers the lack of excitement for the upcoming Field of Dreams game and pays tribute to James Earl Jones. 02:06 - Ritchie's Kermit Impressions 05:05 - DeCamara's Cruise Update 08:06 - Muppet Movie Remake Ideas 12:56 - Phillies as Villains 16:00 - Talking to Pets with AI 19:45 - Case Against the Phillies 24:07 - Field of Dreams Hype 29:19 - James Earl Jones Tribute 37:54 - Listener Sports Feedback 41:35 - Greatest Movie Duo Winner

Welcome back to ToughPigs at 25, the podcast where Becca Petunia celebrates ToughPigs' 25 anniversary by sitting down with the members of the ToughPigs family who have joined us since our previous miniseries, ToughPigs at 20!This week, Becca sits down with Beth Cook, ToughPigs' resident Fraggle superfan and cooking extraordinaire! She talks about blogging about Muppet songs, fanfic, and the journey to become Neurofairy Muppetgender. Find us at “Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.com” on your favorite podcast catchers, including Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or Spotify!Credits:Hosted by Becca PetuniaEdited by Becca Petunia and Jarrod FaircloughPodcast Artwork by Meagan BarbeauTheme Song by Alec KoffProduced by Jarrod Fairclough

Who handles generative engine optimization for you? Not for your company - for you. A brand has an answer to that question: a team, a vendor, a budget line, a dashboard somebody checks on Mondays. A person usually has nobody at all, and the tools that do exist were built to read websites, which turns out to be a thin substitute for a career. In this episode of The Trending Communicator, host Dan Nestle sits down with his own business partner, Erin Lanuti, co-founder and CEO of Lilypath and former Chief Innovation Officer at Omnicom Public Relations Group. Erin spent two decades building the measurement and AI search machinery that tells systems how to read brands, and kept running into the same asymmetry: companies have infrastructure to govern how they get interpreted, and individuals have nothing close to it. Authority Intelligence(TM) is the discipline she, Dan, and Todd Grossman built for the second problem. The conversation moves from measuring earned media without a pixel to why she started digging into generative engine optimization roughly nine months before the industry had a name for it. What follows is Erin's case for why the individual version of that problem needs its own tools, and why the damage stays invisible to the person it's happening to. It ends on the question Erin says she hears from clients more than any other right now, which is whether they need their agency at all. Listen in and hear about: Why GEO tooling built for brands doesn't do the job when the subject is a person rather than a website Why an authority built for human audiences doesn't carry over to a machine one, and what has to be rebuilt from scratch How Conversation2Commerce and OmniearnedID measured earned media without a pixel, and why impressions survived anyway The Tide Pod scenario that turned AI search from a marketing question into a legal and reputational one What happens to earned citations when the outlets that produce them keep shutting down The value question clients are now asking their agencies out loud Notable Quotes from Erin "I keep saying measurement needs an intervention. It does, because we have better tech than we've ever had. And the consumer journey has changed. And we have to ask ourselves why. Why are we measuring that? What's the importance of that metric? Is that still true today?" "Help me understand how, in a world where advertising budgets are getting cut to these publications and we're losing tons of earned media outlets every day, in this new world of GEO, when earned is more important than ever, if they're all shutting down, how are we going to get those earned citations?" "As we look at some of the most respected people in the world that we've been doing some analyses on, these people should be perfect in the AI system. And they're far from perfect." "There are people that have way less authority but know how to game the system. They know that if they assemble a clear picture around a topic, clear, concise, consistent, that their authority in the eyes of a machine can be perceived higher than people who without question have higher status or stature." Resources and Links Dan Nestle Lilypath | Website Inquisitive Communications | Website The Trending Communicator | Website Communications Trends from Trending Communicators | Dan Nestle's Substack Dan Nestle | LinkedIn Erin Lanuti Erin B. Lanuti | LinkedIn Lilypath | Website Erin Lanuti | Website Timestamps [00:00] Introduction and Host Principles [00:35] Meeting Erin Lanuti - Business Partner Introduction [06:10] Erin's Career Origin Story - Burson and Colgate [07:43] Bell South Olympic Sponsorship and Early Success [08:07] Move to MSL and P&G's New to the World Initiative [08:50] Pioneering Entertainment Marketing with Jessica Simpson and Swiffer [11:12] Transition to Agency Leadership and UL (Underwriters Laboratory) [12:51] Creating Innovative Campaigns - White House Christmas Tree and Muppets [13:30] Developing Conversation to Commerce Technology [17:21] The Problem with Traditional PR Metrics (Impressions and AVE) [19:40] Omni Earned ID - Moving Beyond Vanity Metrics [23:24] Understanding AI Search and Reputational Risk [28:40] Erin's Non-Linear Career Path and Early AI Research [30:04] The Tide Pod Problem - AI Generating Dangerous Information [33:39] Building Integrated Marketing Solutions for AI Era [38:34] Citations Over Traditional Top-Tier Outlets [43:04] Introducing Authority Graph for Personal Authority Management [49:45] Personal Branding Reset in the AI Era [54:48] The Threat - Lower-Authority People Gaming the System [58:21] Individual vs. Brand Reputation Management [01:03:30] Agency Value Proposition Crisis and Repositioning Opportunity [01:08:46] Closing Remarks and Where to Find Erin (Notes co-created by Human Dan, Claude, Fireflies, and Riverside) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, special guest Richard Moore joins Tyler for what we're going to call Sellers & Milligan Mixtape. Richard has pulled together a number of rarities and curios from the recording careers of the two ex-Goons and created a couple of fantasy compilations: Sellers From The Cellars and Miscellaneous Milligan.To try and describe some of these tracks would rather give the game away, so we'll restrict ourselves to saying that some will be familiar to diehard Goons enthusiasts, but we guarantee there'll be a fair few surprises, especially from Spike!There is at least one instance of "What was he THINKING??", but also a number of toe-tappers and the odd sad song... plus some Muppets, a couple of trips to Wonderland and Milligan channelling Status Quo!Enjoy! (hopefully!)

By popular demand, we're bringing back one of our favorite conversations. Katie Schaar has danced and choreographed for Dancing with the Stars, So You Think You Can Dance, the Grammys, the Super Bowl Halftime Show, and world tours for P!nk, Katy Perry, and Taylor Swift. She's also the co-creator of Sugarfoot Therapy and founder of MOTI Physiotherapy in LA. In this episode, Katie shares how she built a career that spans performing and choreography, what she learned from mentors like Mia Michaels and Tice Diorio, and why she believes movement diversification is one of the best things a dance teacher can teach. She also gives real talk on emotional resilience for young performers and the value of income diversification for working artists. Since this episode first aired, Katie has kept building. She's continued running teacher training workshops for Sugarfoot Therapy across the country, both virtually and in person. MOTI Physiotherapy also continues to grow, expanding access to specialized sports and orthopedic rehab care in LA. If you're a teacher mentoring dancers toward the next stage of their journey, whether that's a professional career or simply a healthier relationship with the art form, this episode is packed with practical wisdom. A full transcript of the podcast is available here: https://www.acrobaticarts.com/blog/ep-141-spotlight-series-building-a-lasting-career-in-dance-with-katie-schaar About KatieKatie Schaar has nearly two decades of experience as a Los Angeles-based dancer, choreographer, & dance teacher. Credits include Dancing with the Stars, So You Think You Can Dance, the American Music Awards, MTV VMA's, the BRIT Awards, the Grammy's, films The Muppets and Rock of Ages, the 2015 Super Bowl Halftime Show, and world tours for P!NK, Katy Perry & Taylor Swift. She has a BA from Loyola Marymount University, where she studied Communications Studies and Dance. Katie co-created Sugarfoot Therapy, a physical therapy-based conditioning & injury prevention program for dancers; and she is the founder and Director of Operations at MOTI Physiotherapy in LA. Sugarfoot Therapy Teacher Training Workshops: https://sugarfoottherapy.com/teacher-training-workshops/Sugarfoot Therapy: www.sugarfoottherapy.comMOTI Physiotherapy: www.motipt.com' If you'd like more amazing content more tips and ideas check out our Acrobatic Arts Channel on YouTube. Subscribe Now! Connect with Acrobatic Arts on your favourite social media platform: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acrobaticarts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Acroarts Twitter: https://twitter.com/acrobatic_arts/ Learn more and register for our programs at AcrobaticArts.com

In the latest episode of the State of the Arts podcast (@sotapod), filmmaker and writer Des Doyle sits down with acclaimed television writer, producer, and co-creator of The Big Bang Theory, Bill Prady, for a detailed chat about his new show Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, getting a second shot at a pilot, and a shared passion for comic artwork. Produced in partnership with Film Ireland and supported by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland through the Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme, the State of the Arts series explores the creative processes, industry challenges, and new opportunities that both Irish and international creatives face in today's ever-evolving artistic landscapes.During this conversation, Bill reflects on leaving his day job as a computer programmer, fondly recalls his work with Muppets creator Jim Henson and shares skills he developed along the way – ultimately leading to the co-creation of The Big Bang Theory. Listen now on SoundCloud, Apple, Spotify, Acast and Amazon, or subscribe to Film Ireland wherever you get your podcasts.https://www.filmireland.net/state-of-the-arts-the-art-of-the-tv-spin-off-with-bill-prady-the-big-bang-theory-stuart-fails-to-save-the-universeBill PradyOriginally from Detroit, Michigan, Prady began his work in entertainment in 1983 at Jim Henson Productions (then Henson Associates, Inc.). This followed a brief career as a computer programmer and partner in a software company.Working with Jim Henson, Prady wrote a wide variety of projects, the last being The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson, a posthumous tribute to the late puppeteer, for which he received one of his five Emmy nominations. Following his work with Henson, Prady wrote for a number of television comedy and drama series. His first produced episode of series television was an episode of Married... with Children in 1991; his first staff writing job was on the HBO series Dream On in 1995.In 1997, he joined the writing staff of Dharma & Greg, rising to executive producer and taking over as "showrunner" in 2001. In 2007, Prady co-created the hit CBS series The Big Bang Theory with television veteran Chuck Lorre. He served as an executive producer of that series until its finale in May 2019. He is now co-creator and executive producer of The Big Bang Theory spinoff Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, currently streaming on HBO Max. In addition to his Emmy nominations, Prady has received two Writers' Guild awards, a CableACE Award, and eleven People's Choice Awards for his work as both a writer and producer. He has also been nominated for two additional Writers' Guild awards and five Golden Globe Awards. For his work with NASA (a storyline on Big Bang promoting space exploration), Prady was awarded the Agency's Exceptional Public Achievement Medal, NASA's third-highest civilian honor. He is a graduate of the Cranbrook School in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and attended Wayne State University in Detroit. In the spring of 2022, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from Wayne State.Des DoyleDes is a D.I.T. graduate who spent 15 years working in the Camera Department before moving into directing. He is the writer/director of the critically acclaimed feature documentary Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show, featuring JJ Abrams (Alias, Lost, Fringe), Robert & Michelle King (The Good Wife), Ronald D. Moore (Outlander, Battlestar Galactica) and Bill Prady (The Big Bang Theory) amongst others. He has created a number of courses in conjunction with Screen Ireland over the last few years, which provide breakdowns of all the major US and international streaming networks and what their evolving programming needs may be. He also initiated the Pitching Programme for TV Drama and Comedy with Screen Ireland, giving a selected group of writers the opportunity to pitch directly to some of the major Irish production companies and created the LA Writers Room Placements scheme, which allowed Irish writers to travel to LA and spend time in US writers' rooms.Over the years, the podcast has featured acclaimed guests such as Phyllida Lloyd, Lenny Abrahamson, M. Night Shyamalan, John Boorman, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Aisha Tyler, Colm Meaney, Paul Reiser, Niamh Algar, David Freyne, Ciarán Donnelly, Joshua Oppenheimer, John Crowley, Niamh Algar, Gene Stupnitsky, and Terence Davies, alongside many of the most influential voices working in film and television today.So make sure to subscribe and listen back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Six Flags Great America is getting a brand-new family area called Camp Timber Trail, anchored by a Vekoma family suspended coaster that's essentially a clone of Phoenix at Deno's Wonderwheel Park. The area has nine attractions total, mixing new builds with clever re-themes of park classics. Mike and EB break down why these smaller, heavily-themed family coasters might matter more for a park's long-term health than another record-breaking mega-coaster. Then it's time for Quick Hits: Cedar Point's season-long Fast Lane add-on is going for a jaw-dropping $1,999 after the park closed last year's loophole of buying a cheaper Fast Lane at a different Six Flags park. Mike and EB do the actual math on how many visits it takes before that price tag makes any sense at all. Kings Dominion is running its classic dark ride Flight of Fear with the lights on every night in August, giving longtime fans a reason to ride a coaster they've been on a hundred times before. And in the biggest tease of the week, newly surfaced test footage...along with a mysterious social media post.... all but confirms that RMC's long-rumored Wild Moose coaster — a compact, maneuver-packed ride built entirely around those beloved pre-lift RMC moments — is headed to Kentucky Kingdom. Mike also circles back to Busch Gardens Williamsburg's still-mysterious Corkscrew Hill rebuild, wondering out loud what it could mean for the park's aging motion simulator theater. Coaster Radio also has a genuinely stacked week ahead: an early, embargoed interview with Hershend's creative director about Dollywood's NightFlight Expedition, a Silver Dollar City interview tied to their upcoming 2027 announcement, and Neil Patrick Harris himself joining the show to talk D23, Hong Kong Disneyland, and his connection to the Muppets' Rock 'n' Roller Coaster. The back half is this week's interactive topic, and it's a good one: listeners were asked what ride needs to leave their home park to make room for something better. Kings Island's outdated log flume, Six Flags Over Georgia's Blue Hawk, Lagoon's Double Thunder Raceway, Six Flags Great America's Superman, Cedar Point's Kiddy Kingdom, Hershey Park's train and monorail, Knott's Berry Farm's Accelerator, and Six Flags Magic Mountain's Scream, among many more.

How do you bring back one of television's most beloved environments when almost none of the original scenery or plans still exists?Emmy-nominated Production Designer Denise Pizzini and Set Decorator Bethany Barton reveal how their team recreated the original Muppet Theatre for the Disney+ special The Muppet Show.Using screenshots, extensive research and one surviving drawing of Kermit's backstage office, they reconstructed the theatre's architecture, auditorium, backstage spaces, practical lighting and decades of beautifully controlled clutter.Denise and Bethany explain the hidden engineering required to design simultaneously for Muppets, puppeteers and human performers—from elevated stages and hollow counters to removable chair backs, adjustable furniture and performer pits.They also take us inside Sabrina Carpenter's glittering cowboy bar, Miss Piggy's Bridgerton-inspired ballroom, the Bayou musical number and Gonzo's practical stunt set with real fire and sparks.It's a detailed look at nostalgia, scale, fabrication and the high-stakes scavenger hunt required to make Jim Henson's world feel as though it never stopped living.Hosted by Emmy-winning Set Decorator Kim Wannop.

Send us Fan MailEpisode 261: The Things Disney Doesn't Teach You in TraditionsThere's plenty Disney teaches you when you become a Cast Member: traditions, training, safety, courtesy, show and efficiency. But then there are all the things you only learn once you're actually there.This week on The Mickeyphile Podcast, Scott and Karen go behind the scenes at Walt Disney World to talk about the Cast Member experience — not to give away the magic, but to look at the culture, routines and everyday realities that aren't necessarily covered in Traditions.What is Traditions actually like? What happens after that first big “Welcome to Disney” moment? Scott compares his experiences starting with Disney Transportation and later moving into Attractions, including park orientation, training, learning backstage areas, finding break rooms, navigating Magic Kingdom costuming, getting around without ever entering guest areas, and all the little things you eventually learn simply by being a Cast Member.And yes, we get into the famous Disney two-finger point. Is that actually something Cast Members are formally taught?Before we head backstage, there's plenty of Disney news to cover:• The Diamond Horseshoe at Magic Kingdom is getting a limited-time food and drink pop-up, including some surprisingly interesting additions to the menu.• Disney Cruise Line has revealed plans for three new ships to launch during 2029, with another ship now scheduled farther into the future. We also talk about the upcoming Disney Believe and somehow end up ranking some of our favorite Disney Cruise Line stage shows.• Walt Disney World Annual Passholders are getting new Muppets-themed offerings at Disney's Hollywood Studios, including a Kermit the Frog magnet, a Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot and a specialty milkshake.• Hallmark is heading to Walt Disney World for Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, a new original holiday movie starring Lacey Chabert.• D23 is coming up with Disney Parks presentations, films, television, Disney Legends, Alan Menken, Marvel, Lucasfilm and more. But will we finally learn something substantial about the future of Walt Disney World — especially Villains Land?• Disney Vacation Club news includes an upcoming Kidani Village lobby refurbishment and new details about Disney Lakeshore Lodge, including its Pocahontas-inspired lobby, private lounge and new dining locations.Plus, we talk about Central Florida's relentless summer weather, what happens when lightning shuts down outdoor attractions, and how quickly a Walt Disney World attraction can go from closed to an 85-minute wait.It's Disney news, Cast Member stories and a look at the parts of working at Walt Disney World that you don't really understand until you're actually there.

PENNY ENTERS HER GAMER ERA—AND SHELDON GETS BEHIND THE WHEEL! Build credit fast and get your first month for just a dollar at http://www.getkikoff.com/rejects today. Thanks to Kikoff for sponsoring us! John Humphrey & Aaron Alexander continue their first-time The Big Bang Theory reaction with Season 2 Episodes 1–5. This five-episode batch features Sheldon struggling to keep Penny's secret, Leonard reconnecting with Leslie Winkle, Penny becoming addicted to Age of Conan, Raj letting his People magazine recognition go to his head, and the gang attempting to teach Sheldon how to drive. John & Aaron react to “The Bad Fish Paradigm,” “The Codpiece Topology,” “The Barbarian Sublimation,” “The Griffin Equivalency,” and “The Euclid Alternative”—all without revealing the biggest punchlines here! The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episodes 1–5 Full Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Created by Chuck Lorre (Two and a Half Men, Mom) and Bill Prady (Dharma & Greg, The Muppets), The Big Bang Theory stars Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper (Hidden Figures, Young Sheldon), Johnny Galecki as Leonard Hofstadter (Roseanne, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation), Kaley Cuoco as Penny (The Flight Attendant, Harley Quinn), Simon Helberg as Howard Wolowitz (Florence Foster Jenkins, Annette), Kunal Nayyar as Raj Koothrappali (Trolls, Criminal: UK), and Sara Gilbert as Leslie Winkle (Roseanne, The Conners). John & Aaron discuss Sheldon Cooper's funniest moments, Leonard and Penny's complicated relationship, Leslie and Leonard's chemistry, Penny's gaming addiction, Raj's newfound confidence, the driving simulator sequence, and how the sitcom evolves as it enters its second season. Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth and Reed talk about The Cyclops from the Odyssey. Seth also details his Bob Dylan Concert Experience. 

 Chris Markowski discusses various pressing financial and political issues, including the influence of Saudi Arabia in global finance, the pitfalls of cryptocurrency, the implications of tariffs, and the accountability of political figures like Fauci. He also critiques the current gambling culture and the rise of AI misinformation in the financial sector, emphasizing the need for critical thinking and awareness in today's economic landscape.

This is one of those songs we imagine that many know this melody, but not necessarily the name of the song or its singer. It graced the soundtrack of several movies from the 90s and 00s, but its lyrical content was kind of a mystery. This episode aims to explain it all! Be prepared to find out "Who" Pete Townshend is, how Jesus inspired "Let My Love Open The Door," why we can't stop talking about The Muppets, and what era of music draws Frank's ire.  Links: "Official" Video Dan In Real Life scene Thank you for listening! Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, etc., or send us an email at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com! We'd love your feedback—please rate and review on the podcast provider of your choice, and don't forget to share our podcast with your friends! We have lots of episodes - stay awhile and listen to some more ;) Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn

This week, Noah has a Yay on K update, Tim goes to Kauai, Andy’s back continues to be a Jenga tower, and the boys discuss 9/11 in movies. [CONTENT WARNING] TANcast features mature language and immature hosts but is NOT a representation of the stand up act of Tim Babb. Listener discretion is advised. Get official TANcast T-shirts, mugs, hats and more in the official TANstore: http://www.zazzle.com/tancast No TANlaughs this week Send your jokes and/or e-mails to all of us at: YourMom(at)TANcast.com ***SHOW LINKS*** Casa Bonita https://www.casabonitadenver.com/The post TANcast 765 – Tim Just Doesn't Wash His Muppets first appeared on TANcast.

We conclude the week with our final SOPRANOS themed episode for this GODFATHER MONTH: Ranking the Villains of the Saga!     TALKING POINTS: *Co-hosts Oreo Brewer & Josh Hansen join us to remark on the unusual style of this franchise   *Is Phil Leotardo the deadliest gangster?   *Do both Ralphie and Mikey give everyone else a run for their money?   *And how does Tony seem less like a villain in comparison to all the other instigators while refusing to apologize for this unethical actions?     Come get philosophical (while you see our therapist)!         FUNNY AUDIO INTRO: "Monsters, Muppets, And Madness (James Gandolfini was on Sesame Street)" by Frank Caliendo (All Over the Place Comedy Album)

There is no let-up in the culture's attempt to scare our kids about climate change. The latest development is a segment on Sesame Street to teach kids not to be scared of extreme weather. The producers deny it's a political climate message, but even The New York Times doesn't buy that.On Episode 211 of The Climate Realism Show the Heartland Institute's Anthony Watts, Linnea Lueken, Sterling Burnett, Jim Lakely … will also cover some other Crazy Climate News of the Week. Will the “gold bars” thrown off the Titanic as Biden's EPA staffers were leaving end up in the hands of grifters after all? Speaking of well-connected climate activist nonprofit groups, many are raking in millions in foreign funds every year. And a prominent UK newspaper says it's time for Britain to abandon Net Zero. Is this a tipping point for that ruinous policy?Join us Friday at 1 p.m. ET on YouTube, Rumble, X, and Facebook. Participate in the show by leaving your comments and questions in the chat.Visit our sponsor, Advisor Metals: https://climaterealismshow.com/metalsSHOW NOTES1. EPA ‘GOLD BARS' RESURFACE NYTIMES: Appeals Court Says E.P.A. Cannot Block Billions in Climate Grantshttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/04/climate/epa-climate-grants-appeals-court.html2. FOLLOW THE FOREIGN MONEY FOX NEWS: Watchdog unleashes database to expose 'loopholes' as $5B in foreign cash floods US nonprofitshttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/watchdog-unleashes-database-expose-loopholes-5b-foreign-cash-floods-nonprofits3. MUPPETS MOUTH CLIMATE PROPAGANDANYTIMES: Extreme Weather Brings Fierce Winds, and Gentle Hugs, to Sesame Street https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/05/climate/sesame-street-storm-climate-change.html4. NET ZERO IS LOST IN UK?THE TELEGRAPH UK: We've lost the war against climate change. Time to scrap net zero. – The lanyard class should have known better than to believe it could re-engineer the world from Whitehall. https://www.climatedepot.com/2026/07/30/uk-telegraph-editor-throws-in-the-climate-towel-weve-lost-the-war-against-climate-change-time-to-scrap-net-zero/ In The Tank broadcasts LIVE every Thursday at 12pm CT on on The Heartland Institute YouTube channel. Tune in to have your comments addressed live by the In The Tank Crew. Be sure to subscribe and never miss an episode. See you there!Climate Change Roundtable is LIVE every Friday at 12pm CT on The Heartland Institute YouTube channel. Have a topic you want addressed? Join the live show and leave a comment for our panelists and we'll cover it during the live show!

Welcome to ToughPigs at 25, a new miniseries from ToughPigs.com! ToughPigs is 25 years old: as old as MuppetFest! It's time to celebrate the people who make it special. Becca Petunia is sitting down with the members of the ToughPigs family who have joined us since our previous miniseries, ToughPigs at 20!In Episode 1, Becca sits down with J.D. Hansel, a true wildcard in the ToughPigs family. J.D. talks about his long history in Muppet fandom, the menu to his bistro, and making space for marginalized voices. Plus, the secret history of Becca's job monitoring J.D.!Find us at "Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.com" on your favorite podcast catchers, including Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or Spotify!Credits:Hosted by Becca PetuniaEdited by Becca Petunia and Jarrod FaircloughPodcast Artwork by Meagan BarbeauTheme Song by Alec KoffProduced by Jarrod Fairclough

TV Guidance Counselor Ken Reid sweeps Allan's clouds away by forcing him to first-time watch FOLLOW THAT BIRD (1985). James is just happy to talk about Muppets.  Follow us on Bsky @cinemashame.bsky.social and on Instagram @CinemaShamePodcast. 

For years one space online has represented a hub of Muppets information, news, opinions, and fun content, and it's called ToughPigs.com, so it only made sense to enlist two of its key figures for a tribute episode to the 30th anniversary of one of the Muppets' classic parodies: Muppet Treasure Island. Setting sail with host Brett Nachman are Joe Hennes, ToughPigs Co-Owner & Editor-in-Chief / Executive Producer of the Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.com channel, as well as Ryan Roe, ToughPigs Co-Owner, Head Writer, and Co-Host, Editor, and Producer of the Movin' Right Along podcast.  Check out all of the ToughPigs content, including articles and podcasts, on their website. You can follow ToughPigs on BlueSky, Instagram (@ToughPigs), TikTok (@ToughPigs), and YouTube. Follow Joe on Instagram (@ToughPigsJoe) and Ryan on BlueSky (@MeRyanRoe).  Feel free to reach out to Brett via Instagram @drnachman, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to notablydisney@gmail.com  New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first Tuesday of each month.

Marvel is laying out its future after Avengers: Armageddon, with a new Avengers series from Chip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto, Maximum X-Men, Eddie Brock reuniting with Venom, new books for Mary Jane Watson and Spider-Woman, and several other major announcements. This week I break down what Marvel's post-Armageddon direction could mean, along with DC launching new ongoing series for Vixen, Static and Steel, the continued expansion of the Absolute Universe, and Terminal #1 reportedly selling 300,000 copies before taking the top spot on the Prana Bestseller list. I also cover the biggest announcements from Image, Skybound, Dark Horse, IDW, Oni Press, Archie, BOOM! Studios, Mad Cave, Ignition Press and San Diego Comic-Con, along with this week's hottest books, two weeks of Prana Top 10 Best Sellers, and the biggest Final Order Cutoff recommendations for August 3. https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource   00:00 Marvel, DC & Terminal Headlines 01:05 Intro and SDCC Catch-Up 04:12 Marvel After Avengers: Armageddon 16:10 Midnight Universe, WEBTOON & Manga 23:22 Spider-Woman, Indiana Jones & Mangaverse 26:26 Muppets, Stormbreakers & Marvel Masterworks 30:57 DC News — Vixen, Static & Steel 36:11 Batman, Gotham & DC Next Level 44:04 The Absolute Universe Expands 54:02 Image Comics & Skybound 01:00:06 Terminal, Battle Beast & Savage Dragon 01:07:58 Dark Horse Comics 01:13:43 IDW & Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 01:17:15 Oni Press & Archie Comics 01:19:32 BOOM!, Mad Cave & Ignition Press 01:27:19 Bill Sienkiewicz Documentary & Eisner Awards 01:32:03 The Warbird Movie Rumor 01:34:36 What Hit 01:37:54 Prana Top 10 — July 15 01:43:30 Prana Top 10 — July 22 01:47:56 Final Order Cutoff 01:55:24 Closing & Comic Source Weekly Shirts   News Sources Marvel https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/maximum-x-men-assemble-avengers-armageddon-aftermath-december-2026 https://www.marvel.com/articles/live-events/sdcc-2026-san-diego-comic-con-all-the-marvel-news-recap https://bleedingcool.com/comics/chip-zdarsky-marco-checchetto-launch-avengers-1-ahead-of-doomsday/ https://bleedingcool.com/comics/the-punisher-will-join-marvels-avengers-in-the-wake-of-armageddon/ https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/friendly-neighborhood-mary-jane-and-venom-new-comic-series-queen-in-black-aftermath https://bleedingcool.com/comics/spider-woman-ongoing-marvel-series-by-dan-watters-andrea-broccardo/ https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/indiana-jones-and-the-sword-of-pandemonium-bold-new-era-marvel-comics-december-2026 https://aiptcomics.com/2026/07/30/marvel-webtoon/ https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-comics-launch-a-new-manga-line-in-japan-with-kadokawa-for-2026/ https://aiptcomics.com/2026/07/31/marvel-first-look-marvel-mangaverse-web-of-blood-ghostlock/ https://aiptcomics.com/2026/07/31/marvel-50-years-the-muppet-show-covers/ https://aiptcomics.com/2026/07/31/marvel-autumn-fall-stormbreakers-variant-covers/ https://bleedingcool.com/comics/the-first-new-marvel-masterworks-books-from-clover-press-revealed/ DC https://bleedingcool.com/comics/deniz-camp-reveals-details-of-upcoming-batman-shadow-of-the-bat/ https://www.comicsbeat.com/sdcc-26-dc-announces-absolute-black-canary-and-beyond-ark-m-one-shots-at-absolute-universe-panel/ Image Comics and Skybound https://imagecomics.com/press-releases/rob-liefelds-highly-anticipated-avengelyne-comic-book-set-to-launch-this-october-series-already-in-pre-production-for-adaptation https://www.comicsbeat.com/sdcc-26-robert-kirkman-talks-terminal-invincible-and-transformers-in-robert-kirkman-live/ https://www.comicsbeat.com/sdcc-26-sanford-greene-announces-bitter-root-black-white/ https://imagecomics.com/press-releases/scott-snyder-jocks-horror-masterpiece-gets-expanded-remastered-wytches-vol-1-pledged-edition-this-fall-ahead-of-tv-show-adaptation https://imagecomics.com/press-releases/jaw-dropping-savage-dragon-281-sells-out-at-distributor-instantly-rushed-back-to-print-this-week https://www.comicsbeat.com/sdcc-26-image-unleashes-its-artists-for-a-frank-panel-discussion/ Dark Horse, IDW, Oni and Independents https://www.darkhorse.com/newsfeed/dark-horse-books-presents-stranger-things-the-first-shadow/ https://www.comicsbeat.com/dark-horse-dnd-ongoing/ https://www.comicsbeat.com/sdcc-26-dark-horse-mattel-barbie-comics/ https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-072326/ Ignition Press, Awards and Industry https://bleedingcool.com/comics/ignition-pavilion-packs-in-five-times-the-capacity-of-hall-h-at-sdcc/ https://bleedingcool.com/comics/2026-eisner-award-winners-announced-at-sdcc/ https://bleedingcool.com/comics/would-keanu-reeves-play-the-lead-in-a-bad-idea-comics-warbird-movie/ https://bleedingcool.com/comics/produce-this-last-nights-bad-idea-comics-san-diego-comic-con-party/ https://www.comicsbeat.com/bad-idea-warbird/

This week, hilarious comedian Emily Kirk returns to the podcast to shower her great vibes on us in an extra awesome episode. We learn what a cuck chair is, that Rory and Emily both dream of Muppets cameos, and get to hear about Emily's new one-woman show about her obsession with Johnny Depp. Plus, we love taking sexy pics and having hot friends!  Subscribe and follow us at @superexcitedpod Follow Rory: @itsRORYjames Follow Emily: @getkirked

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com -  On Friday, July 21, 2023, I was honored to be asked to host a post-performance question and answer session with ventriloquist Terry Fator at the Puppeteers of America Festival at the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland.  I was able to chat chat with Terry about performing on America's Got Talent, where his early puppets came from, how much improvisation goes into his act, his singing chops and more.  I'm happy to share a recording of that audio with you on this episode of Under The Puppet. Connect with Terry Fator: Website - https://terryfator.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/terryfator/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@officialterryfator Discussed on the show: Puppeteers of America - https://puppeteers.org National Puppetry Festival - https://puppeteers.org/national-puppetry-festival Sesame Street - https://sesamestreet.org Sesame Street Live - https://www.sesamestreetlive.com America's Got Talent - https://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent The Jim Henson Company - https://www.henson.com The Muppets - https://muppets.disney.com Kermit the Frog - https://muppets.disney.com/kermit-the-frog Puppet Heap - https://www.puppetheap.com Venthaven Museum - https://venthaven.org UNIMA-USA - https://www.unima-usa.org The Mirage Las Vegas - https://mirage.com Sam and Friends - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_and_Friends Edgar Bergen - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Bergen Charlie McCarthy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_McCarthy Connect with the Show: http://www.instagram.com/underthepuppet https://www.facebook.com/underthepuppet http://www.twitter.com/underthepuppet Connect with Grant: http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ Art by Parker Jacobs Music by Dan Ring Edited by Stephen Staver ©2026 Saturday Morning Media - http://www.saturdaymorningmedia.com  

Chances are you're already familiar with Kristen Schaal's work. You've seen her in What We Do in the Shadows, The Last Man on Earth, The Muppets, Bill & Ted Face the Music, My Spy, The Boss and A Walk in the Woods. And as a voice actor, you've heard her as Louise Belcher in Bob's Burgers, alongside memorable roles in Toy Story, Gravity Falls, and BoJack Horseman.Kristen now comes to the UK with The Legend Of Crystal Shell, a show about an extraordinary soul who has been hiding from the world because of a fantastic secret. She now prepares to execute her long-held dream: a solo dance interpretation of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake. We discuss:returning to Edinburgh after 10 years with changing audienceswhat it was like working with The Muppetspretending to bomb on stage in Live At The Fillmore, and Comedy Central's reluctance to air itplaying with how much trust an audience will extend to a performervoicing Louise on Bob's Burgers, one of the only animated shows where the cast still gets in a room togetherthe struggle to get projects off the groundand we find out Kristen Schaal is happy…Join the Insiders Club at Patreon.com/ComComPod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to exclusive extras where we discuss committing to the bit, doing the thing that scares you most even if it doesn't land and the freedom in only being able to control what you did, not how it's received.

Reclaiming Your Power: Surviving Workplace Chaos and Doing Great Work with Melissa Swift   Anika sat down with Melissa Swift, founder and CEO of Anthrome Insight, to tackle the reality of the modern workday: constant interruptions, hyper-emotional environments, and overwhelming chaos. Following the release of her new book, How to Do Great Work in a Fast Changing World, Melissa shares why systemic organizational changes are great, but individuals need actionable survival strategies now. Drawing on research from high-stakes professionals like firefighters and ER doctors, this conversation provides a practical framework for identifying your true strengths, dealing with chaotic colleagues, and recognizing when a job is fundamentally broken.   In This Episode   The COVID-era breaking point that inspired a shift from organizational strategy to individual empowerment Breaking down the "Effectiveness Architecture": Knowledge, Methods, People, and Technology The self-checkout paradox: why automating tech actually requires a massive increase in human "soft skills" The four trends making us less effective at work, with a deep dive into navigating chaos Natural chaos (the science of surprises) versus the frustration of people operating chaotically The Muppet Theory of Management: knowing when to deploy your "Order Muppets" vs. "Chaos Muppets" What corporate America can learn from firefighters about deep tech mastery and acute role clarity How organizations inadvertently gaslight employees by hiring them for jobs the company culture actively rejects Three concrete steps you can take this week to carve out space and reclaim your sanity   Timestamps   00:00 Introduction: Operating effectively in a fast-changing world 01:17 Why Melissa's audience demanded a book focused on individual survival strategies 02:52 The COVID breaking point and the metaphor of the empty Soviet streetcar 04:13 The Effectiveness Architecture: simplifying 30,000 skills into four core pillars 06:46 Why technology rollouts fail without the proper "people skills" training 09:38 Four trends destroying workplace effectiveness: intensification, emotion, transparency, and chaos 11:23 Natural chaos vs. human chaos (and the Muppet theory of team dynamics) 14:48 What white-collar workers can learn from the training habits of firefighters 19:51 The myth of the "skills gap" and the untapped power of self-directed learners 23:55 Identifying your superpower (Knowledge, Methods, People, or Tech) and overcoming stereotypes 29:45 Why role clarity is the first casualty of chaos and how to get it back 33:50 How to recognize if your job is fundamentally broken or set up to fail 39:08 Three actionable steps to reclaim your effectiveness and boundaries this week 43:35 Favorite quote: Oscar Wilde on the vital art of brevity   Key Insights & Takeaways   Insight 1: The Effectiveness Architecture Simplifies Work Instead of getting bogged down in corporate frameworks boasting 30,000 different micro-skills, individual effectiveness boils down to four clear pillars: Knowledge, Methods, People, and Technology. Identifying which pillar is your natural superpower (and which is your weakest link) allows you to partner with complementary colleagues and combat workplace stereotypes.   Insight 2: Automation Requires More "People Skills," Not Less When companies automate roles (like introducing self-checkout lanes), they often underestimate the human element. The remaining workers suddenly have to act as IT support, security, and customer de-escalation all at once. Rolling out advanced technology—including AI—without training people on the soft skills required to manage the human friction around it is a recipe for burnout.   Insight 3: Not All Chaos is Created Equal There is "natural chaos" (the inevitable surprises of a shifting economy or supply chain) and there is the unnatural chaos of colleagues operating erratically. You manage natural chaos through scenario planning, but you manage human chaos by building strict boundaries and strategically deploying the right personalities (your organized "Kermits" vs. your adaptable "Animals").   Insight 4: High-Stakes Professionals Prioritize Deep Mastery and Crisp Roles Unlike corporate workers who switch between dozens of apps a day without truly mastering any, professionals like firefighters are given the time and space to completely master a single new tool before their lives depend on it. Similarly, in an ER or on a fireground, role clarity is acute. In corporate settings, blurred roles masquerade as "collaboration," but they actually drain creativity and cause systemic failure.   Insight 5: Your Job Might Be Fundamentally Broken Sometimes your lack of effectiveness isn't your fault. If you are hired to be a "change agent" in a company that inherently rejects innovation, or if you are told to "lead through influence" without any actual resources or power, you are fighting gravity. Recognizing when a job is structurally broken is the first step in deciding whether to renegotiate your role or walk away.   Resources & Links Mentioned How to Do Great Work in a Fast Changing World by Melissa Swift Work Here Now by Melissa Swift   About Melissa Swift   Melissa Swift is the founder and CEO of Anthrome Insight, a leading organizational effectiveness consultancy. With an extensive background working with large global organizations like Mercer, Korn Ferry, Deloitte, and Capgemini, she is a recognized authority on the future of work and a regular columnist for the MIT Sloan Management Review. She is the author of Work Here Now and her latest release, How to Do Great Work in a Fast Changing World.   Connect with Melissa Swift   Website: Anthrome Insight LinkedIn: Melissa Swift Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Disney fans rejoice! On this episode, veteran Imagineer Joe Lanzisero returns to talk about an unrealized Muppets attraction he worked on for Disney-MGM Studios, now Disney's Hollywood Studios, at Walt Disney World Resort. The Muppets have had a presence at Disney's Hollywood Studios since the early days. Not only were they used in early marketing for the park, but they also had a stage show called "Here Come The Muppets". They later had a second stage show entitled "Muppets on Location: Days of Swine and Roses". The most successful Muppets attraction to exist at Disney's Hollywood Studios was Muppet*Vision 3D. That entire surrounding area was supposed to be its own Muppets land, but it never came to fruition for reasons Joe and I get into. The area was initally part of Streets of America, then renamed Muppets Courtyard, and eventually Grand Avenue. Soon it will become Monstropolis when the new "Monsters, Inc." land opens in what was supposed to be The Muppet Movie Studios. Listen as Joe and I discuss The Muppet Movie Ride, a traditional animatronics dark ride where Kermit and the gang got into some crazy antics while making movies. That and so much more is coming your way on this episode of Dizney Coast to Coast. ------ EPISODE LINKS: Joe Lanzisero discusses creating Mickey's Toontown (podcast episode) Joe Lanzisero's official website ------ GIVEAWAYS, BONUSES AND SUPPORT: Gain early access to episodes, take part in live streams, and gain more bonuses by joining DCTC on Patreon. Save money on theme park and special event tickets through Unlocked Magic. The host of Dizney Coast to Coast personally uses and endorses Unlocked Magic. It's easy and simply saves you money. Support the show at no additional cost to you. Do your regular shopping on Amazon and Disney Store using my special links and make a purchase within 24 hours of clicking. Get FREE DISNEY GIFTS from DCTC. ------ BE SOCIAL: Follow @DizneyCTC and @JeffDePaoli on Instagram. ------ CONNECT: Write me at Contact@DePodcastNetwork.com Leave a voicemail at 818-860-2569 Sign up for the DCTC Newsletter ------ "Dizney Coast to Coast" is part of the DePodcast Network. Love the show? Leave a tip on Venmo or PayPal.

Chris and actress-host Yvette Nicole Brown (Community, Black Lady Sketch Show, Inside Out 2) discuss methods of conditioning yourself to stay positive, the reciprocity of caregiving, various ways to embrace faith, and getting starstruck by Muppets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's plenty to love about summer: Summer music, summer road trips, summer movies. But to enjoy all those things, you have to sustain yourself with summer snacks. But what are the best summer treats of all? We asked our listeners, and we are revealing the results in a game all about summer snacks. (Today's episode originally ran as a bonus episode for NPR Plus supporters.) For other episodes where we unpack your votes, check out:Top 5 Pixar movies, ranked by listenersTop 10 Muppets, as voted by listenersConnect with Pop Culture Happy Hour:Letterboxd / FacebookOur weekly newsletterSupport Pop Culture Happy Hour+See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Public Service Fellow Julia Curlee and Senior Editors Eric Columbus and Molly Roberts to talk through the week's big news in national security, including:“The Manchurian Candidates.” In a primetime address to the nation last Thursday, July 16, President Trump declassified a trove of intelligence documents that he claimed prove America's elections are dangerously vulnerable to foreign interference—particularly by China—and revived his long-standing, evidence-free assertions that the 2020 election was “rigged” against him. He ordered the Justice Department to prosecute those he claims were involved. But intelligence officials past and present, as well as the documents themselves, draw a sharp line between foreign influence campaigns and actual interference with vote counts—and none of the material supports the claim that any votes were changed. What is actually in the documents that President Trump has declassified? And what does his speech tell us about his intentions for the midterm elections and the 2028 elections beyond?“Leak and Ye Shall Find.” The Trump administration has dramatically escalated its campaign against leakers, culminating in grand jury subpoenas served to New York Times journalists, some at their homes, over their reporting on security concerns relating to the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One. The Pentagon and the Justice Department have stood up a joint task force to “identify and prosecute leakers,” and the New York Times is now fighting the subpoenas in court, calling them an attempt to intimidate the press that treads on First Amendment rights. The administration insists that reporters aren't the targets—only the people who actually leaked—and said that the reporters are simply witnesses. How much legal jeopardy do the reporters—and the media more broadly—actually face? And is this a genuine national security effort or an assault on press freedom?“Advise and Dissent.” Two of the administration's most consequential nominees—Jay Clayton, who has been nominated as Director of National Intelligence, and Todd Blanche, who has been nominated as Attorney General—sat for their Senate confirmation hearings last week. Clayton, currently U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, repeatedly declined to say that Joe Biden won the 2020 election, while Blanche was grilled over the now-“dead” anti-weaponization fund, the Epstein files, and the very NYT subpoenas he authorized. Both face unexpectedly narrow paths to confirmation, complicated by the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. What did we learn from the hearings? And what are each nominee's prospects for confirmation?In object lessons, Julia strums to the strifes it seems we can't escape. Eric compliments the coordinated collection of compost. Scott salutes Mr. The Frog and friends who are back on the small screen (and then gets scooped on another Muppet story). And Molly marvels at one of her many military morale patches. To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kimmy Gatewood (@kimmygatewood, Descendants: Wicked Wonderland) joins the 'boys to talk Muppets, voice memos, and Girl Scout Cookies before a review of Little Caesars Webberoni Pizza. Plus, another edition of Family Food.Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Public Service Fellow Julia Curlee and Senior Editors Eric Columbus and Molly Roberts to talk through the week's big news in national security, including:“The Manchurian Candidates.” In a primetime address to the nation last Thursday, July 16, President Trump declassified a trove of intelligence documents that he claimed prove America's elections are dangerously vulnerable to foreign interference—particularly by China—and revived his long-standing, evidence-free assertions that the 2020 election was “rigged” against him. He ordered the Justice Department to prosecute those he claims were involved. But intelligence officials past and present, as well as the documents themselves, draw a sharp line between foreign influence campaigns and actual interference with vote counts—and none of the material supports the claim that any votes were changed. What is actually in the documents that President Trump has declassified? And what does his speech tell us about his intentions for the midterm elections and the 2028 elections beyond?“Leak and Ye Shall Find.” The Trump administration has dramatically escalated its campaign against leakers, culminating in grand jury subpoenas served to New York Times journalists, some at their homes, over their reporting on security concerns relating to the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One. The Pentagon and the Justice Department have stood up a joint task force to “identify and prosecute leakers,” and the New York Times is now fighting the subpoenas in court, calling them an attempt to intimidate the press that treads on First Amendment rights. The administration insists that reporters aren't the targets—only the people who actually leaked—and said that the reporters are simply witnesses. How much legal jeopardy do the reporters—and the media more broadly—actually face? And is this a genuine national security effort or an assault on press freedom?“Advise and Dissent.” Two of the administration's most consequential nominees—Jay Clayton, who has been nominated as Director of National Intelligence, and Todd Blanche, who has been nominated as Attorney General—sat for their Senate confirmation hearings last week. Clayton, currently U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, repeatedly declined to say that Joe Biden won the 2020 election, while Blanche was grilled over the now-“dead” anti-weaponization fund, the Epstein files, and the very NYT subpoenas he authorized. Both face unexpectedly narrow paths to confirmation, complicated by the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. What did we learn from the hearings? And what are each nominee's prospects for confirmation?In object lessons, Julia strums to the strifes it seems we can't escape. Eric compliments the coordinated collection of compost. Scott salutes Mr. The Frog and friends who are back on the small screen (and then gets scooped on another Muppet story). And Molly marvels at one of her many military morale patches. To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 2094, Jack and Miles are joined by super producer, Anna Hossnieh, to discuss… Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Canadian Wildfire Smoke, Taco Bell’s Explosive Diarrhea Scandal Is More Confusing Than Ever, Spain Scrubs Trump From World Cup Win, Idiot Sculptor Tried To Make Charlie Kirk Figure To Make Money, WE LOVE JIMOTHY!!! And more! Trump threatens increased tariffs for wildfire smoke that has 'unnecessarily invaded' U.S. Ford defends wildfire budget that may have left crews under-prepared Mark Carney Boosts Alberta Pipeline While Ontario Wildfires Rage Smoke from U.S. wildfires affecting air quality in B.C. CDC, FDA link Taco Bell lettuce supplier to multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak Taylor Farms recalls lettuce in 27 states amid cyclosporiasis outbreak: What to know Taco Bell posted a notes app non-apology Taco Bell Hit With Federal Lawsuits Over Cyclosporiasis Infections FDA says Taylor Farms Cyclospora lettuce test was a false positive Spain edge Argentina after extra time to win 2nd World Cup title The Muppets highlight star-studded World Cup halftime show Elmo made a new friend at the game!! Mr. Tom Cruise!!! Donald Trump has to let it linger as he hangs on for Spain’s World Cup celebrations Trump absent from Spain's World Cup celebration picture shared to social media Jimothy origin story revealed in baby videos of a ‘raccoon-colored koosh ball’ LISTEN: THE LEAK by Nate Smith w/ Kiefer, CARRTOONS, & Kenny BeatsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TDC Podcast topics - World Cup is over and Spain won, halftime featured an old bag Madonna, Justin Bieber, the Muppets etc, libs freak out at Trump presenting Spain with their trophy, Kash Patel says putting on the World Cup is equivalent to hosting 78 Super Bowls in 38 days, Australian politician yells at his dog on live tv, Shane Gillis breaks Guinness record for a comedy show, the old man attacked by a Bison discusses the ordeal, there's no taming Bison or Zebras, awful family in Florida pulls a dine and dash, Tom Brady's fake feud with Logan Paul and so much more

Today Mike and Pam are here answering your awesome Listener Questions! We discuss sailing from Galveston, Texas and the advantages that come from looking at other ports outside of Port Canaveral with DCL. We also give some table-service dining recommendations for Disneyland. We have a guest who is curious about "chicken" exits and Lightning Lane options, especially at Rock & Roller Coaster with the Muppets, so we discuss that, and much more! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse!  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!