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“Where should I bury a body?” -On June 28, 2007, single mom Paige Birgfeld goes on a date with her high school sweetheart, but when she doesn't return home that night, her father, Frank, drops everything to find her, launching a massive search across Grand Junction, Colorado. 3 days later, investigators find Paige's car on fire in an abandoned parking lot, but the missing mom is still nowhere to be found. However, investigators uncover something sinister in the ashes: a double life Paige had kept secret for years, and as things come to light, many suspects emerge, but Frank refuses to give up, even when everyone else does. What he uncovers will haunt the small town, revealing a terrifying killer hidden in plain sight, and set the stage for long-awaited justice.---CreditsWritten, directed & edited by Alexandre GendronResearch by Bianca Yzabelle TanVoiceover by William AkanaProduced by Alexandra Salois & Salim Sader---SourcesGetty Images48 Hours: The Secret Life of Paige Birgfeld, CBS Interactive, 2017. 20/20: If I Can't Have You, ABC, ABC Entertainment, 2021.Mom with secret double life as escort murdered, True Crime News, Telepictures Productions, 2024.Dateline: Double Lives, NBC, NBCUniversal Media, 2017. The Killer in My Family: Lester Jones, Woodcut Media, 2023.World's Most Evil Killers: Lester Jones, Woodcut Media, 2023.Disappeared: A Mother's Secret, Investigation Discovery, Discovery Communications, 2010. Activists for Sex Workers' rights protest the killing of one of them, KTN News Kenya, Kenya Television Network, 2014.Former St. Louis resident looking for justice in mother's cold case, other sex worker crimes, KMOV St. Louis, 2021.This women's month has seen rise in murders of sex workers, SABC News, 2014.Jules Kim: "Sex workers' rights are human rights", UNAIDS Official, 2024.Court dismisses sex workers' law challenge, CTV Your Morning, 2023. Sex work decriminalization efforts leave workers, advocates and survivors divided, NBC News, 2023.

Sean “Diddy” Combs has taken legal action against NBCUniversal, Peacock TV, and production company Ample LLC, alleging defamation over the documentary Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy. The music mogul claims the film, which debuted last month, includes false and damaging allegations against him, including accusations of serial murder, sex trafficking, and sexual assault of minors. According to court documents filed on February 12, Combs is seeking $100 million in damages, citing "severe reputational and economic harm" caused by the documentary's claims. His attorneys argue that the film deliberately spread "outrageous lies" with no credible evidence, exploiting public interest in his legal troubles for profit. “As described in today's lawsuit, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, Peacock TV, LLC, and Ample LLC made a conscious decision to line their own pockets at the expense of truth, decency, and basic standards of professional journalism,” Diddy's attorney Erica Wolff said in a statement. “Grossly exploiting the trust of their audience and racing to outdo their competition for the most salacious Diddy exposé, Defendants maliciously and recklessly broadcast outrageous lies in Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy.” The lawsuit marks another chapter in the ongoing legal turmoil surrounding Combs. The former hip-hop mogul was arrested last year on charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. He pleaded not guilty but remains in custody after being denied bail. If convicted, he faces a potential life sentence. Federal prosecutors, in a September 2024 indictment, accused Combs of running a "criminal enterprise" within his business empire, alleging he used coercion, threats, and violence to cover up his actions. The indictment detailed claims of forced labor, bribery, and obstruction of justice, with accusations dating back as far as 2009. Diddy's attorney Marc Agnifilo has consistently denied the allegations, calling the prosecution “unjust.” He defended Combs as “a music icon, self-made entrepreneur, loving family man, and proven philanthropist” who has spent decades uplifting his community. “He is an imperfect person, but he is not a criminal,” Agnifilo said after his arrest. “These are the acts of an innocent man with nothing to hide, and he looks forward to clearing his name in court.” Despite his legal troubles, Diddy and his team have pushed back against the documentary's claims. Before filing the lawsuit, they issued a statement denouncing the film as “irresponsible journalism” and accused NBC and Peacock of giving a platform to “proven liars and opportunists.” “This documentary recycles and perpetuates the same lies and conspiracy theories that have been slung against Mr. Combs for months,” his team stated.  Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Sean “Diddy” Combs has taken legal action against NBCUniversal, Peacock TV, and production company Ample LLC, alleging defamation over the documentary Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy. The music mogul claims the film, which debuted last month, includes false and damaging allegations against him, including accusations of serial murder, sex trafficking, and sexual assault of minors. According to court documents filed on February 12, Combs is seeking $100 million in damages, citing "severe reputational and economic harm" caused by the documentary's claims. His attorneys argue that the film deliberately spread "outrageous lies" with no credible evidence, exploiting public interest in his legal troubles for profit. “As described in today's lawsuit, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, Peacock TV, LLC, and Ample LLC made a conscious decision to line their own pockets at the expense of truth, decency, and basic standards of professional journalism,” Diddy's attorney Erica Wolff said in a statement. “Grossly exploiting the trust of their audience and racing to outdo their competition for the most salacious Diddy exposé, Defendants maliciously and recklessly broadcast outrageous lies in Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy.” The lawsuit marks another chapter in the ongoing legal turmoil surrounding Combs. The former hip-hop mogul was arrested last year on charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. He pleaded not guilty but remains in custody after being denied bail. If convicted, he faces a potential life sentence. Federal prosecutors, in a September 2024 indictment, accused Combs of running a "criminal enterprise" within his business empire, alleging he used coercion, threats, and violence to cover up his actions. The indictment detailed claims of forced labor, bribery, and obstruction of justice, with accusations dating back as far as 2009. Diddy's attorney Marc Agnifilo has consistently denied the allegations, calling the prosecution “unjust.” He defended Combs as “a music icon, self-made entrepreneur, loving family man, and proven philanthropist” who has spent decades uplifting his community. “He is an imperfect person, but he is not a criminal,” Agnifilo said after his arrest. “These are the acts of an innocent man with nothing to hide, and he looks forward to clearing his name in court.” Despite his legal troubles, Diddy and his team have pushed back against the documentary's claims. Before filing the lawsuit, they issued a statement denouncing the film as “irresponsible journalism” and accused NBC and Peacock of giving a platform to “proven liars and opportunists.” “This documentary recycles and perpetuates the same lies and conspiracy theories that have been slung against Mr. Combs for months,” his team stated.  Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Sean “Diddy” Combs has taken legal action against NBCUniversal, Peacock TV, and production company Ample LLC, alleging defamation over the documentary Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy. The music mogul claims the film, which debuted last month, includes false and damaging allegations against him, including accusations of serial murder, sex trafficking, and sexual assault of minors. According to court documents filed on February 12, Combs is seeking $100 million in damages, citing "severe reputational and economic harm" caused by the documentary's claims. His attorneys argue that the film deliberately spread "outrageous lies" with no credible evidence, exploiting public interest in his legal troubles for profit. “As described in today's lawsuit, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, Peacock TV, LLC, and Ample LLC made a conscious decision to line their own pockets at the expense of truth, decency, and basic standards of professional journalism,” Diddy's attorney Erica Wolff said in a statement. “Grossly exploiting the trust of their audience and racing to outdo their competition for the most salacious Diddy exposé, Defendants maliciously and recklessly broadcast outrageous lies in Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy.” The lawsuit marks another chapter in the ongoing legal turmoil surrounding Combs. The former hip-hop mogul was arrested last year on charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. He pleaded not guilty but remains in custody after being denied bail. If convicted, he faces a potential life sentence. Federal prosecutors, in a September 2024 indictment, accused Combs of running a "criminal enterprise" within his business empire, alleging he used coercion, threats, and violence to cover up his actions. The indictment detailed claims of forced labor, bribery, and obstruction of justice, with accusations dating back as far as 2009. Diddy's attorney Marc Agnifilo has consistently denied the allegations, calling the prosecution “unjust.” He defended Combs as “a music icon, self-made entrepreneur, loving family man, and proven philanthropist” who has spent decades uplifting his community. “He is an imperfect person, but he is not a criminal,” Agnifilo said after his arrest. “These are the acts of an innocent man with nothing to hide, and he looks forward to clearing his name in court.” Despite his legal troubles, Diddy and his team have pushed back against the documentary's claims. Before filing the lawsuit, they issued a statement denouncing the film as “irresponsible journalism” and accused NBC and Peacock of giving a platform to “proven liars and opportunists.” “This documentary recycles and perpetuates the same lies and conspiracy theories that have been slung against Mr. Combs for months,” his team stated.  Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Sean “Diddy” Combs has taken legal action against NBCUniversal, Peacock TV, and production company Ample LLC, alleging defamation over the documentary Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy. The music mogul claims the film, which debuted last month, includes false and damaging allegations against him, including accusations of serial murder, sex trafficking, and sexual assault of minors. According to court documents filed on February 12, Combs is seeking $100 million in damages, citing "severe reputational and economic harm" caused by the documentary's claims. His attorneys argue that the film deliberately spread "outrageous lies" with no credible evidence, exploiting public interest in his legal troubles for profit. “As described in today's lawsuit, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, Peacock TV, LLC, and Ample LLC made a conscious decision to line their own pockets at the expense of truth, decency, and basic standards of professional journalism,” Diddy's attorney Erica Wolff said in a statement. “Grossly exploiting the trust of their audience and racing to outdo their competition for the most salacious Diddy exposé, Defendants maliciously and recklessly broadcast outrageous lies in Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy.” The lawsuit marks another chapter in the ongoing legal turmoil surrounding Combs. The former hip-hop mogul was arrested last year on charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. He pleaded not guilty but remains in custody after being denied bail. If convicted, he faces a potential life sentence. Federal prosecutors, in a September 2024 indictment, accused Combs of running a "criminal enterprise" within his business empire, alleging he used coercion, threats, and violence to cover up his actions. The indictment detailed claims of forced labor, bribery, and obstruction of justice, with accusations dating back as far as 2009. Diddy's attorney Marc Agnifilo has consistently denied the allegations, calling the prosecution “unjust.” He defended Combs as “a music icon, self-made entrepreneur, loving family man, and proven philanthropist” who has spent decades uplifting his community. “He is an imperfect person, but he is not a criminal,” Agnifilo said after his arrest. “These are the acts of an innocent man with nothing to hide, and he looks forward to clearing his name in court.” Despite his legal troubles, Diddy and his team have pushed back against the documentary's claims. Before filing the lawsuit, they issued a statement denouncing the film as “irresponsible journalism” and accused NBC and Peacock of giving a platform to “proven liars and opportunists.” “This documentary recycles and perpetuates the same lies and conspiracy theories that have been slung against Mr. Combs for months,” his team stated.  Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Donald Adler '15, is a Senior Social Content Producer, Bravo and E! at NBCUniversal Media

WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Falguni Lakhani Adams Stephanie is joined by Falguni Lakhani Adams, a network executive with over 24 years of experience in senior editorial management and production. She is an Emmy-winning network executive producer at VICE Media, where she creates and produce original content across various platforms and genres. She is also the co-creator of Getting Hotter (@GettingHotterOfficial), a social impact project that aims to empower women and girls through storytelling and education. She additionally has experience at Amazon, CNN, Comedy Central, Yahoo and NBCUniversal Media.  Falguni shares her insights on being a working and inspiring mom, being involved in mentorship for other women, and what led to her starting Getting Hotter. Listen to hear Falguni's career journey and how storytelling and education can impact a woman's future, both when they are young or later in their career.   The WICT Network's Mission: Empowering Women in Media, Entertainment and Technology. https://socalwict.org/

Are you relieved that Gay Pride month is over? Monica Harris, an author, attorney, activist, and the executive director of the Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism (FAIR) fought for LGBT civil rights in the 1980s and 1990s. Today, she finds herself dismayed by the current state of that movement. In this conversation, Monica talks about how we went from Ellen DeGeneres to drag queen story hours, why gay rights organizations turned their attention to trans issues, and why she believes homophobia lies at the root of much of gender medicine. She also talks about the economic forces driving ordinary people to the ideological fringes, particularly young men who find themselves without job or relationship prospects. GUEST BIO Monica Harris is the executive director of FAIR, the Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Princeton University and a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School, where she served as an editor of the Harvard Law Review. She spent over a decade as a business and legal affairs executive at Walt Disney Television, NBCUniversal Media, and Viacom Media Networks. In 2011, she abandoned corporate life and moved with her family to Montana, where she serves entertainment clients remotely through her firm, Big Sky.  Monica is a TEDx speaker, author, and blogger who advocates for balanced, common-sense solutions to systemic problems based on our shared values and goals. Her book, The Illusion of Division, is available on Amazon. Want to hear the whole conversation? Upgrade your subscription here. HOUSEKEEPING ✈️ 2024 Unspeakeasy Retreats — See where we'll be in 2024! https://bit.ly/3Qnk92n

Monica Harris received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Princeton University and a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School, where she served as an editor of the Harvard Law Review. She spent more than a decade as a business and legal affairs executive at Walt Disney Television, NBCUniversal Media, and Viacom Media Networks. In 2011, Harris abandoned corporate life and moved with her family to Montana. She currently operates her own firm in Big Sky, where she services entertainment clients remotely. She recently took on the role of Executive Director for the Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism (FAIR).Her new book, The Illusion of Division, is available on Amazon.Conversation starts at 03:35.__________________________________________________________

“I trusted what [the press] were telling me for the most part… and then social media comes along and says ‘Not so fast democracy!' and it really just pulls everybody into their corners to never emerge.” Evan Shapiro, Media Cartographer, CEO of ESHAP In this episode of the Media Roundtable, we're blowing things up and getting back to our roots–talking with a giant who's making a ruckus about topics we care deeply about–the fragmentation and polarization of media and its impacts on democracy. Back on the host microphone is Oxford Road founder and CEO Dan Granger, along with fellow Oxford Road luminary Neal Lucey. In the hot seat is Evan Shapiro. Evan is a media cartographer and the CEO of ESHAP with one of the more fascinating backgrounds you're ever going to find. He's an adjunct professor, the Former EVP of NBCUniversal Media, the Former President of IFC (thanks for Portlandia, Evan!), and his substack, Media War & Peace, is a must-read for Neal and over 9,000 other subscribers. Together we're talking the decades-long decay of trust in the news post-Watergate, our social media echo chambers, and of course, we “follow the money”. Let's dig in.

In this episode of How I Grew This, Mada Seghete is joined by Kristen Banks, Vice President of Marketing and Digital Products at Ultimate Fighting Championship. They dive into the exciting world of fan-centric entertainment brands and explore the various marketing strategies involved in building a loyal fanbase. Kristen offers valuable insights into how to connect with fans, acquire audiences, and develop long-lasting relationships throughout the customer journey and funnel. Whether you're in the sports industry or any other fan-centric industry, this episode is a must-listen for marketers looking to grow and engage with their audiences. Kristen Banks is a data-driven marketing leader with more than fifteen years of experience. Her current position at UFC involves overseeing the digital licensing business, which encompasses the creation, promotion, and forecasting of video games, mobile games, digital objects, and NFTs. Before joining UFC, Kristen held senior positions at Universal Orlando Resort, NBCUniversal Media, and Landers & Partners.

Karen K. Miller is the current President & CEO of CGS USA LLC at Cyber group studios. Prior to this, they were the Senior Vice President of Content at NBCUniversal Media, LLC from July 2018 to March of 2022. In this role, they were responsible for creating and executing a content strategy, leading a development team, overseeing co-productions, short form team, and current production of original series. Karen also was responsible for identifying and executing acquisitions of content. Karen Miller began their career in 2007 as an Associate Producer for The Simpsons Movie at Rough Draft Studios, Inc. From December 2010 to July 2018 they worked for The Walt Disney Company as the Vice President Acquisitions, Co-Productions & Global Content Strategy-Disney Channels Worldwide. In this role they created & executed acquisition strategies for Disney Channel, Disney Junior & Disney XD worldwide, served as the sole creative liaison with input on creative development and production process, sourced & negotiated co-productions for all platforms, and created & implemented global programming strategies for Disney Channels Worldwide.

Episode 336 of the Sports Media Podcast features Ian Eagle, the CBS Sports/WBD/YES Network and Westwood One Sports broadcaster, and Sports Illustrated podcaster and writer Jimmy. Traina. In this podcast Eagle discusses dropping a Taylor Swift reference during the Chiefs-Jaguars game and the explosion of coverage that followed; why things go viral; how doing a Thursday Night radio broadcast helps his TV work; adjusting to so many different partners; his Nets schedule; how he feels when he reads that his son Noah, also a sports broadcaster, is a product of nepotism; his upcoming Final Four NCAA assignment; how he views Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson being replaced by Doris Burke and Doc Rivers; calling college football and more. Traina discusses Friday Night SmackDown coming back to USA Network beginning October 2024; WWE producing four primetime specials per year that will air on NBC; Fox being out of the WWE business; the financial terms of the deal; storylines involving The Rock and Roman Reigns and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of How I Grew This, Mada Seghete is joined by Kristen Banks, Vice President of Marketing and Digital Products at Ultimate Fighting Championship. They dive into the exciting world of fan-centric entertainment brands and explore the various marketing strategies involved in building a loyal fanbase. Kristen offers valuable insights into how to connect with fans, acquire audiences, and develop long-lasting relationships throughout the customer journey and funnel. Whether you're in the sports industry or any other fan-centric industry, this episode is a must-listen for marketers looking to grow and engage with their audiences. Kristen Banks is a data-driven marketing leader with more than fifteen years of experience. Her current position at UFC involves overseeing the digital licensing business, which encompasses the creation, promotion, and forecasting of video games, mobile games, digital objects, and NFTs. Before joining UFC, Kristen held senior positions at Universal Orlando Resort, NBCUniversal Media, and Landers & Partners.

Sales is the engine that drives every business. The amount of money coming in must clear what's going out, or an organization won't last long. Sales acumen is, therefore, a valuable skill that potentially provides a fast track to career advancement and high income in the sports industry. Today's guest on the WorkInSports Podcast is Cherie Cohen, Chief Revenue Officer for the World Surf League (WSL). Cohen established herself managing marketing and media campaigns after graduating from Rutgers, and later seamlessly transitioned into sales roles in the TV industry. She picked up her first in a series of sports sales jobs with ESPN in 2004, a company she spent nine years with, and eventually rose to VP of Multimedia Sales. After a six-year stint with NBCUniversal Media, where she climbed to Senior VP of Portfolio Sales and Client Partnerships, Cohen moved on to the WSL in 2019. She oversees global brand partnerships, media sales, and ticket sales for the WSL and speaks with VP of Content and Engaged Learning Brian Clapp about:• Why sports sales jobs appealed to her• The cultural differences she observes between surfing and other sports• How important green sports initiatives and sustainability are to their business model• How the WSL got surfing into the 2024 Olympics• Why college students looking to work in sports should consider salesEnjoy the full episode to hear how lucrative sports sales jobs can be for the right candidate. Also, subscribe to the WorkInSports Podcast for more sports career advice. You can also access additional content on our YouTube channel!

Next in Marketing spoke with two of the TV ad industry's leading advocates for change, Kelly Abcarian EVP, Measurement & Impact at NBCUniversal Media and Travis Scoles SVP, Advanced Advertising at Paramount. Both Abcarian and Scoles talked about how urgently brands need to shift their thinking when it comes to how they measure TV campaigns, and why legacy planning and modeling tools will soon be obsolete. Each executive also had a different take on whether marketers will ultimately be able to purchase TV ads based on guaranteed brand outcomes. Guests: Kelly Abcarian and Travis ScolesHost: Mike Shields

Kelsey Balance, SVP, Scripted for NBCU International Studios, oversees the Studio's Scripted division in LA. She has been with International Studios for two years and has been the key executive in packaging and selling a number of shows, including Clickbait for Netflix, Lady Parts for Peacock, The Capture for Peacock, and Stateless for Netflix, as well as major development deals and creative on premium projects at SVODs such as Apple and Amazon. Together with the wider creative teams across the UK, US, Australia and Canada, Balance is charged with building on the company's track record of creating premium scripted content with global appeal and with developing series with emerging and diverse voices. Prior to joining International Studios, Balance was Head of Programming at NBCUniversal's comedy streaming venture Seeso, where she had oversight of all originals, acquisitions and co-productions, including the critically acclaimed Flowers, Take My Wife and HarmonQuest. Prior to NBCUniversal, Balance was at Participant Media where she worked on multi-award winning comedy (or critically acclaimed series) Please Like Me, (Emmy Award winning) Hitrecord ON TV, and Sky Atlantic's Fortitude.

WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Tara Brock.  Stephanie is joined by Tara Brock, Sr. Product Manager at NBCUniversal. Moving from Life Fitness to the Isadora Agency to NBCUniversal right before the 2020 pandemic hit, Tara is an experienced project manager in multiple industries working with and creating digital products. Within this tech sphere, Tara encompass the use of analytics, software, and web and mobile applications.  Tara and Stephanie dive into some of the technical aspects of television and digital products, what's important in content distribution, women in tech, and mentorship. WICT's mission is to develop women leaders who transform our industry. We educate, empower and advocate on behalf of all women in the media. https://socalwict.org/

In this bonus episode, Bob talks about what his storied career has taught him about how people and culture, not technology or strategy, that power organizations, and provides insight into how organizational change and flexibility is at the core of delivering on the future of work.Bob Pulver is Global Head of Business Development at Innovation Minds. Previous to this, he was the Director of IT Strategy and Innovation at NBCUniversal Media. And before that he spent nearly fifteen years at IBM in a wide variety of capacities spanning topics from global collaboration and intrapreneurship to social analytics and market intelligence, most recently as the Global Program Leader of Cognitive Innovation. Bob has become a veteran workplace strategist highly versed in helping organizations understand and plan for how emerging technologies will impact their organizations and their people. 

HIGHLIGHTS02:12 Living by Oprah's words and helping others grow04:09 Joining Greenspeakers was the best decision of Kira's life13:25 Speaking at Toastmasters activates the desire to create 16:24 Good mentorship views both parties as equals17:28 Work at NBCUniversal Media and being empowered by Toastmaster skills 22:25 WordsbyKira Podcast: Creating content on self-love25:53 A space to speak provides unforeseen benefits 26:57 Toastmasters teaches you to invest in yourself 28:50 Connect with KiraQUOTES02:20 "I just believe that, sometimes in order to get where you're supposed to go, it might take longer than others, but as long as you get there, you do the work, you're actually growing yourself, helping to grow others, that's what really matters."04:23 "When it came to professional settings, networking, going to job interviews, I had a lot of anxiety. I was very nervous about do I sound intelligent enough? Will I come off confident enough? And Greenspeakers helped me so much with that."14:43 "I feel like now, for one of the first times in my life, I actually have people coaching me, in a sense, to get to that next place in my career and have that support that I didn't necessarily have."24:56 "I think for me, the hardest part is just staying consistent and wanting to make sure that my content is helpful and interesting, engaging. And also marketing."26:07 "Being able to speak in different spaces and feel confident about yourself and know how to articulate your message is incredibly powerful. It can lead to all sorts of opportunities like this podcast."Connect with Kira in the links below:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiraaseale/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGqA5LczAlnzBoov6hYsuFAFind out more about Toastmasters, visit https://toastmasters46.org/ and follow District 46 on:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/toastmasters46/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/toast-masters-district-46Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TMDistrict46/Please rate, review and subscribe!Toastmasters - where leaders are made.

Getting a foot in the door to the entertainment field can be an incredible feat! This week's guests both have forged a formidable path in and are bringing unique strengths with them. Maya Day, Esquire is an Associate Attorney at Bruns, Brennan & Berry PC where she serves as production counsel, drafting talent and above-the-line personnel agreements for production companies such as BRON Studios, Jax Media, and A24. Maya has served as counsel for various television series and films, most recently “A Black Lady Sketch Show”, "Pieces of a Woman", “Emily in Paris" and “Desus & Mero.” Maya holds a B.A from The George Washington University and a J.D. from Howard University School of Law. During her time at Howard Law School, she served as a Student Attorney in the Intellectual Property Clinic with a concentration in trademark law and served as the program coordinator for the Howard Law Sports and Entertainment Law Student Association. She also previously interned at BET Networks, the Federal Communications Commission, and the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities. Maya is an active member of the Black Entertainment & Sports Lawyers Association (BESLA), Young Lawyers Division and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. Taylor Washington handles a broad range of entertainment transactions for clients in the film and television including production companies, actors/actresses, producers, directors, authors and influencers. Prior to joining Frankfurt Kurnit, Taylor was a Law Clerk for the NBCU News Group at NBCUniversal Media, LLC., where she served as legal counsel for CNBC prime time programming including “Deal or No Deal”, “The Profit”, and “Jay Leno's Garage.” She also advised and counseled business teams on other commercial transactions including venue and content licensing agreements. Additionally, Taylor performed pre-broadcast review of long-form programming on CNBC, including “Secret Lives of the Super Rich”, and advised on potential legal issues pertaining to privacy, defamation, libel, and intellectual property. During law school, Taylor interned in the Enforcement Bureau at the Federal Communications Commission and in the Business and Legal Affairs department at Scripps Networks Interactive (now Discovery, Inc.), where she worked with counsel to structure and draft production and talent agreements. Prior to law school, Taylor had extensive experience in the entertainment industry including jobs and internships with the Creative Artists Agency (CAA), the Recording Academy, Octagon, and Viacom. Taylor is a former member of the Hollywood Radio and Television Society Junior Board, and a current member of the New York State Bar Association, and Metropolitan Black Bar Association. She is admitted to practice in New York.

Today host Mark Kelly speaks with Marco Morales, Senior Director of Data Science at NBCUniversal Media in New York. As part of the leadership of a corporate-level group that builds data products, develops tools and supports strategic decisions with data across all NBCUniversal business units, Marco is leading the integration of linear and digital forecasting in a unified platform to provide a comprehensive view of the total audience for all NBCUniversal's TV properties. Marco has successfully architected and led a team of data scientists, data engineers and consultants to migrate data and forecasting pipelines that feed the forecasting platform to open-source which reduced data and forecasting processing time by 50%. He also provided methodological guidance and led the development of novel methodologies to automate monitoring of 5K+ forecasts in production, including early indicators of changes in TV viewership. In the episode, Marco will discuss: Transitioning from Political Science into Data Science, Transferring his current skills into his new career, The role of Social Science in Data Science, Defining the problem you are looking to solve, and How AI will further impact the customer experience in media.

Data, analytics, ROI, digital reach, all words Sivaram knows too well. He talks about his time working with the National Basketball League (NBA) as well as his current role with NBCUniversal Media. Here is a link to his public profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sivaramsukumar/ Recorded May 2019.

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We are so excited to talk about the premiere episode of Making It on NBC. Contestant Nicole Sweeney also joins us for an interview about being on the show. Your co-hosts talk favorites, inspirations, memories and more as they revisit the refreshing premiere of Making It. It turns out we have a lot of shared […] The post ‘Making It' Our Own Podcast #3: Discuss episode 1, interview with contestant Nicole Sweeney appeared first on So Many Shows!.

The Making It Our Own Podcast chats with Making It contestant Jeffery Rudell. We had a fabulous time chatting with Making It contestant Jeffery Rudell and learning about his history of paper crafting. Jeff reminds us that paper may come in sheets but that it can be transformed far beyond its original worth and shape. […] The post ‘Making It' Our Own Podcast #2: Interview with contestant Jeffery Rudell appeared first on So Many Shows!.

Welcome to the Making It Our Own podcast dedicated to the new crafting competition Making It on NBC. We had the pleasure of speaking with Jemma Olson who is a contestant on the new series Making It hosted by Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman. Eight contestants compete for patches and a cash prize using their […] The post ‘Making It' Our Own Podcast #1: Interview with contestant Jemma Olson appeared first on So Many Shows!.

Talk Colony Podcast discusses Colony episode 3.04 ‘Hospitium'. Plus, Jay is back to talk about Snyder and more Snyder. Colony episode 3.04 again takes along the continued journey of Amy and Broussard as well as keeping us current on the Bowmans' activities at the Resistance camp. We also learn some background on camp leader Andrew […] The post Talk Colony Podcast #37: Discuss Colony episode 3.04 ‘Hospitium' appeared first on So Many Shows!.

The moment we've been waiting two season finally came! Kate finally married good-guy and grand gesturer, Toby! As if the culmination of that 36 episode journey wouldn't make the audience happy, we got a few more flash forwards. Listen up! We discuss all this stuff and way more in our epic, grand-tastic This Is Us […] The post This Is Us – The Wedding – Podcast appeared first on So Many Shows!.

The Blacklist 516 Podcast! There was plenty to digest about the latest episode – The Blacklist 516 “The Capricorn Killer” was certainly no joke. With so much to talk about: Ian Garvey, Dr. Fulton, Agent Keen, Aram, and even Harold Cooper… Am I allowed to mention that Garvey is a real piece of work? Topics […] The post Podcast: The Blacklist 516 “The Capricorn Killer” appeared first on So Many Shows!.

This week's episode, This Big, Amazing, Beautiful Life, featured all the stuff we'll ever need to know about Deja's backstory. Give Caroline a chance in this one. If you thought we didn't need this episode, she just might change your mind. Be sure to check out our other podcast for This Is Us: 1 | […] The post This Is Us – This Big, Amazing, Beautiful Life – Podcast appeared first on So Many Shows!.

Blacklist 515 Podcast Pete and I are back to discuss Blacklist 515 “Pattie Sue Edwards.” A better than anticipated episode – even if we still don't have all the answers we are searching for this season.  Also, don't forget to vote for The Blacklist! Segments As usual we discuss our 3 main segments for the […] The post Podcast: Blacklist 515 – Pattie Sue Edwards appeared first on So Many Shows!.

Blacklist Episode 514 The Olympics are over and The Blacklist has returned! In “Jay years” it's been about 3 years since Pete and I have done a podcast for the show, but here we are covering The Blacklist episode 514 “Mr. Raleigh Sinclair III.” What Do We Discuss? In each podcast we cover three main […] The post Podcast: Blacklist Episode 514 “Mr. Raleigh Sinclair III” appeared first on So Many Shows!.

First, we have Jack's death. Naturally, the funeral follows. This episode dwells on another topic though: the family car. Yes, we saw the funeral (and one heck of a powerful appearance by Dr. K.). The episode went another direction though for the bulk of the time. Jack gave the speech of a lifetime to get […] The post This Is Us – The Car – Podcast appeared first on So Many Shows!.

The Blacklist 513 – The Invisible Hand It's Wednesday – Which means another episode and podcast for The Blacklist! What happened? Let's see – An ugly gun fight, Elizabeth does some investigating, and Reddington – well – he's Reddington. We got a lot of information within this hour and a lot to digest and “figure […] The post Podcast: Blacklist 513 “The Invisible Hand” appeared first on So Many Shows!.

This podcast runs a little longer than usual, but how could it not? In Super Bowl Sunday, we finally learn the tragic details of Jack's passing. Although we knew it was coming from the very first episode, it still felt sudden. Congrats to everyone on the show. You pulled off an amazing hour of TV. […] The post This Is Us – Super Bowl Sunday – Podcast appeared first on So Many Shows!.

The Blacklist Episode 512 “The Cook – Tommy Wattles” Another episode of The Blacklist, another podcast from Pete and Jay! In a strange turn of events, Pete actually rated this episode MUCH higher than Jay. We're not used to that – and we know you aren't either. Click the play button above and have a […] The post Podcast: The Blacklist Episode 512 “The Cook” appeared first on So Many Shows!.

Over the course of the next two episodes, “all of our questions will be answered” according to the TIU producers. It's like the proverbial train-wreck from which we can't look away. We know there's a certain result in store for us, but human nature requires we know the details. See you after the Super Bowl! […] The post This Is Us – That'll Be The Day – Podcast appeared first on So Many Shows!.

In the 12th episode of the season, Clooney, Randall struggles to get his juices flowing, Kate gains an unlikely friend, and Kevin reaches an understanding with Miguel. Be sure to check out our other podcast for This Is Us: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 The post This Is Us – Clooney – Podcast appeared first on So Many Shows!.

Abraham Stern – The Blacklist Episode 511 How much is one penny worth? Originally it seemed it was worth a few million… then a few hundred million… then the price of a hat. Yes, a single hat.  The Blacklist Episode 511 continues the story with Liz and Red as focal points – with blacklisters taking a […] The post Podcast: The Blacklist Episode 511 “Abraham Stern” appeared first on So Many Shows!.

We pick up again after a short break for the holidays with “Fifth Wheel”. This episode should have featured Kevin confronting his repressed feelings about his dad. Instead, he blamed his mom. Be sure to check out our other podcast for This Is Us: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 The post This Is Us – Fifth Wheel – Podcast appeared first on So Many Shows!.

SMS Podcast: The Blacklist Episode 510 – The Informant Ressler is in over his head and is forced to make some very difficult decisions. Keen is creating some additional chaos as she starts to be more like her alleged father. And Reddington… Well… He's Reddington.  A lot of things intersect in The Blacklist this week […] The post Podcast: The Blacklist Episode 510: The Informant appeared first on So Many Shows!.

The Blacklist Episode 509 – “Ruin” The Blacklist returned to our TV screens tonight – and “Ruin” focuses on Elizabeth Keen. We all know what happened to Tom Keen prior to the holidays and now we get to see what's happening with Elizabeth in the aftermath. Some fans may not be excited about such a […] The post Podcast: The Blacklist Episode 509 “Ruin” appeared first on So Many Shows!.

The Blacklist – Who is in the suitcase? Tom Keen is obviously the easy subject of conversation when you discuss the mid-season finale of The Blacklist. Pete and I discuss the big shocker and our thoughts on what it may do to the show and it's cast of characters. But wait – that's not all! […] The post Podcast: The Blacklist – Who is in the suitcase? appeared first on So Many Shows!.

Randall's story finishes up our story of a single day told from points of view. Be sure to check out our other podcast for This Is Us: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 The post This Is Us – Number Three – Podcast appeared first on So Many Shows!.

I thought you guys said this show was emotional? Wow! What a week. Listen and find out what we thought of how the show dealt with Kate's miscarriage. Be sure to check out our other podcast for This Is Us: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 The post This Is Us – Number Two – Podcast appeared first on So Many Shows!.

How much further can Kevin's life sink? Be sure to check out our other podcast for This Is Us: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 The post This Is Us – Number One – Podcast appeared first on So Many Shows!.

Kate shares her big news with Kevin, but it has unforeseen consequences. Randall takes Deja to see her mother, but that goes off the rails too. At least the adoption went smoothly, right? Be sure to check out our other podcast for This Is Us: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 The post This Is Us – The Most Disappointed Man – Podcast appeared first on So Many Shows!.

We saw our first glimpse of the middle stages the Pearson triplets went through before we met them last year. Be sure to check out our other podcast for This Is Us: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 The post This Is Us – The 20's – Podcast appeared first on So Many Shows!.

Kevin kicks off his spiral into drug addiction this episode, but leave it to Toby to brighten things up with an inspired dance number! While the Pearson brothers have a tough time working through some recent decisions, Kate and Toby feel their way through the beginning of a miracle. Jack's stupid dad dies and we […] The post This Is Us – Brothers Podcast appeared first on So Many Shows!.

Randall just about gets into a bowling alley brawl, Kevin ignores the advice of doctors, and Kate… Well, things are going to change for Kate more than anyone else! This week's episode, Still There, holds some big character moments for the grown-up Pearson kids. Their younger selves get held captive by their evil grandmother during […] The post This Is Us – Still There Podcast appeared first on So Many Shows!.

In this episode, entitled “Deja Vu”, our characters turn their worlds upside down. Kate and Kevin get to meet their childhood action-movie hero Sylvester Stallone, which all kinds of emotions in both of them. Randall and Beth welcome a young girl named Deja in to their home as a foster child. Deja…. is going to […] The post This Is Us – Deja Vu Podcast appeared first on So Many Shows!.