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We'll be back in a bit, but in the meantime, we wanted to share Episode 1 of Hi Barr's newest podcast: Media Moguls with Web Barr. Listen here! To get new episodes, just follow Media Moguls with Web Barr on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. -------- Introducing Hi Barr's Newest Podcast: Media Moguls with Web Barr They're risk-takers, rule-breakers, and empire builders. These are the stories of the visionaries who transformed media forever. In the debut season of Media Moguls, longtime media operator Web Barr takes you inside the rise of one of the most daring and unconventional figures in media history—Ted Turner. Media Moguls: The Ted Turner Saga is live on all podcast apps NOW! Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Season 1 begins with Ted Turner, the media maverick who revolutionized cable television, news, and sports. But before Turner built his media empire, he was just a young man shaped by ambition, discipline, and tragedy—driven by a relentless need to succeed. In this debut episode, longtime media operator and host Web Barr unpacks the pivotal moments that set Ted Turner on his path—from a chaotic childhood to selling advertising for his father's billboard company, and beyond. We also break down the broadcast TV revolution—how the birth of television changed everything, the slow rise of network news, and how a personal tragedy set Turner on his journey to transform media forever. Media empires aren't built overnight. They're forged through ambition, unorthodox thinking, and relentless drive. This is Media Moguls with Web Barr: The Ted Turner Saga. More From Hi Barr Follow us on X + Instagram + YouTube + Linkedin Sign up for our newsletter Email us: contact@hibarrmedia.com Listen to Hi Barr's You Had To Be There For business inquiries, please email: contact@hibarrmedia.com Credits Writing, research, and production by Web Barr. Artwork by Dylan Lathrop. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Chapters (00:00): Opening Monologue (06:48): Introducing Media Moguls (08:42): Why Ted Turner (13:34): Early Childhood - Discipline, Grit, & Hard Work (25:08): The Birth of Television (29:40): TV Cities (33:05): Early Signs of TV Advertising Gold (34:30): TV Changes Movie Theaters (36:03): Early Network TV News (43:00): Hollywood Shifts (48:18): TV Changes Politics Forever (50:30): News Doubles From 15 to 30 Minutes (53:40): Ted Grows Up (1:01:30): Ted Joins Turner Advertising (1:05:00): The Deal of a Lifetime Turns Sour (1:12:05): Tragedy (1:15:13): Succession (1:17:20): His Boldest Plan Yet (1:26:00): Billboard Growth (1:31:50): Radio Dreams (1:39:30): Radio Nightmares (1:41:40): On the Next Episode Sources Books used in Episode 1. Get em here! It Ain't As Easy As It Looks: Ted Turner's Amazing Story Lead Follow or Get Out of the Way: The Story of Ted Turner Media Man: Ted Turner's Improbable Empire Clash of the Titans: How the Unbridled Ambition of Ted Turner and Rupert Murdoch Has Created Global Empires that Control What We Read & Watch Each Day Call Me Ted Up All Night: Ted Turner, CNN, and the Birth of 24-Hour News Ted Turner Speaks: Insights From the World's Greatest Maverick Cable Cowboy: John Malone and the rise of the modern cable-TV business The Powers That Be Me and Ted Against the World: The Unauthorized Story of the Founding of CNN Making News Leadership in War: Lessons from Those Who Made History Tube of Plenty: The Evolution of American Television Hit Makers: How to Succeed in an Age of Distraction Freedom's Forge: How American Business Produced Victory in World War II Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the first episode of Liz Loza's podcast Facts vs Feelings. Liz welcomes Daniel Dopp to the show, to explore the facts around the Free Agency class of 2025 and discover how they feel about it. What have been the moves they love the most ? Who has improved their team by signing those big names to their team ? What's the best fantasy move ? What moves made Liz a Bears fan and Dopp a Lions fan happy ? Hear the facts, and explore your feelings on episode 1 of Facts vs. Feelings. :00 Hijacking The NFL Fantasy Focus Feed :45 Opening Monologue of Facts vs Feelings 5:22 Welcome Daniel Dopp 9:30 The best and worst moves of the 2025 NFL Free Agency 29:23 Which is better: The original or the sequel ? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 2025 - Week 3 - DAR Today PodcastNational Society Daughters of the American RevolutionPresident General Pamela Edwards Rouse WrightBrooke Bullmaster Stewart, National Chair DAR Today PodcastClick for more information about the Daughters of the American Revolution!CLICK HERE to visit our YouTube (video) version of this podcastTo support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/Giving In This Episode:Junior American Citizens Committee OverviewJunior American Citizens Committee; Sparkling Examples of Chapter Activities, featuring:The Reverend John Andrew Chapter, Watkinsville, GA; Chapter Co-Chairs Emily Givens and Christine Mills. Details on the "President Who? Event, see belowWilliamsburg Virginia Chapter Junior American Citizens; Chapter Chair Mary DoughertySophia Fleming Chapter, FL; Chapter Chair Katie Lane SOCIAL MEDIA POST FEATURED:Old Glory Chapter, TNHalifax Convention Chapter, NCUtah State SocietyPeter Minuit Chapter, NYRainbow River Chapter, FL”President Who?” Event details, Reverend John Andrew Chapter JAC:February 8, 2025, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. - Oak Hall: 4721 Price Mill Rd, Bishop, GA 30621 For the 9th year in a row, UGA Archivist DR. MICHAEL LAW will present a humorous, history-filled lecture on the trials and triumphs of a former Commander-in-Chief. An "1876 Centennial Parade Banner of George Washington and His Horse" will be on display as well as JAC member-drawn likenesses of presidents from earlier lectures. Refreshments include samplings of past presidents' favorite desserts. RSVP by February 6, emilyogivens@gmail.com The Reverend John Andrew Chapter NSDAR established Watkinsville's JAC in 2012.LINKS:Junior American Citizens Club Handout: https://www.dar.org/system/files/members/darnet/forms/JAC-1012.pdfJunior American Citizens Committee information on our DAR Public web site: https://www.dar.org/national-society/education/youth-programs MUSIC:With the exception of "America the Beautiful" by Stephen Anderson https://stephenandersonmusic.com/ all music is copyright free and provided by Epidemic SoundSongs in this episode:Opening Monologue song 1: "Don't Let this Moment End" by Jackie MartinOpening Monologue song 2: "Fool's Paradise" by Ofelia MooreJAC Segment, song 1: "One Land, One Heart" by Brightarm OrchestraJAC Segment, song 2: "America the Beautiful" by Stephen AndersonJAC Segment, song 3: "When Sun Meets Moon" by Gavin LukeJAC Segment, song 4: "If You Love Her" by Million EyesJAC Segment, song 5 and Closing: "Today is a Good Day to Live" by John T. Graham For more information about the Daughters of the American Revolution, please visit DAR.orgTo support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/GivingAll music free of copyright and provided through Epidemic Sound! Check out this amazing source for music at https://share.epidemicsound.com/xr2blv
This is it! Our final podcast of 2024. We have a full house this episode with our friend and special guest, Elvis joining us. We recorded this show on Friday, December 13th and decided to break out the hockey mask once again. Part 7 is celebrated for Kane Hodder's inaugural performance as the unstoppable killer. Although the MPAA cut the violence to ribbons its the stunts and Jason work that really sells this pinnacle entry in the Friday series. Join us as we give the Horror 101 treatment to John Carl Buechler's Friday the 13th Part 7: The New Blood.Show Highlights:01:00 Prelude to Terror04:00 Friday the 13th talk...12:45 Opening Monologue...13:30 Inadvertent Manslaughter...15:40 Returning to the Lake...17:30 Matchbook Exercise...20:10 Resurrection...23:40 First Victims...27:45 I Saw Him Again...30:30 Sleeping Back Death...35:50 You Never Intended to Help...38:00 Maddy's Death...41:10 Human Shield...43:20 We were ROBBED!45:30 Battling The New Blood...50:15 The Stairs Stunt...56:00 The Longest Burn...57:25 The Last Scare...59:45 Scoring the Film...69:50 Conclusion...Happy New Years!
Matt Gaetz was not a fan of Martin Short's Saturday Night Live monologue. Listen here and learn more at OKmagazine.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In this hour of the Mark Reardon Show, Mark opens up the show with his co-hosts Sue Thomas and Fred Bodimer, as well as later is joined by 97.1 legal analyst Brad Young to detail the latest ruling from Judge Merchan on Trump's sentencing in the hush money case.
Joe Beamer fills in for Mark Reardon, and in this hour he opens up with Sue Thomas and Fred Bodimer as well interviews 97.1 legal analyst Brad Young over the current status of Trump's legal cases post election.
In a quiet rural village in China, a respected local doctor, Su Hong, harbors secrets darker than anyone could imagine. When two brothers suddenly vanish, a police investigation reveals twisted layers of deceit, desperation, and revenge buried in the doctor's root cellar. What starts as a missing person's case unravels into a chilling tale of betrayal, hidden violence, and a woman pushed to the edge by the very people she trusted. As the truth comes to light, the village—and the nation—must reckon with the haunting story of Su Hong and the lengths she went to escape her pain. Opening Monologue - written and read by Jon Katity Click to Learn More YouTube: A betrayal turned her into a serial killer. The case of Su Hong. Reddit True Crime Forum - Two Brothers Went Missing From Their Village The WWBD Team Holly Knapp, Co-Host Leslie Weidel, Co-Host Jon Katity, Composer & Audio Engineer WWBD Merch Buy your WWBD swag here! Join the Conversation
Steve Somers opens up his afternoon Labor Day schmooze by giving his thoughts on the New York sports scene.
Simon Conway's opening monologue from Monday's first hour.
Simon Conway's opening monologue during Thursday's first hour.
Simon Conway's opening monologue during Wednesday's first hour.
Simon Conway's opening monologue during Tuesday's first hour
Simon Conway's opening monologue during Monday's first hour
To start with this AM, John previews the Democrat National Convention and criticizes the effort to normalize "Tampon Tim" Walz' inclusion of feminine hygiene products in the boys' bathrooms of Minnesota's elementary schools.
To begin with this AM, John discusses the (somewhat) ill-fated X conversation between Elon Musk and President Trump.
To begin the show today, John, Gary, and Dan discuss their weekend plans (and corresponding traffic considerations). Additionally, John talks about the prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Russia that occurred yesterday.
John begins this morning by critiquing (1) President Trump's decision to attend the National Association of Black Journalists Conference yesterday in Chicago -- and (2) the way that the NABJ treated him while he was there.
Back in the saddle this AM, John opens the show by recalling his trip overseas -- contrasting the cultures that he encountered with (traditional) American culture back home here.
Happy Friday, fam! John begins the show by reflecting on the breaking news that Barack and Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris for President.
After getting out some remote kinks, John opens the show by discussing his travels and reflecting on Joe Biden's address from the Oval Office last night.
Happy Monday, listening fam! With John traveling abroad, "The Job Judge," Karen Michael is behind the mic this AM -- and begins the show by offering her thoughts about Joe Biden's sudden exit yesterday afternoon from the 2024 Presidential Campaign.
Happy Friday, listening fam! We start this morning by recounting Donald Trump's speech last night at the Republican National Convention, where he accepted the party's nomination for the third presidential cycle in a row.
Happy "Friday Eve," fam! To start with this AM, John reviews JD Vance's acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Also, John addresses the ongoing -- and mounting -- calls for Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 Presidential Race.
Happy Hump Day, fam! To start with this AM, John reflects on last night's speeches at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee -- where he continues to broadcast from this week. John also reflects on some Chronic Care of Richmond Textline comments that he took exception to yesterday.
Happy Tuesday, fam! Naturally this AM, John starts the show by reflecting on the Republican National Convention's first day -- and in particular, President Trump's selection of Ohio Senator JD Vance as the GOP Vice Presidential Candidate.
Greetings, fam. Following a harrowing assassination attempt on President Trump this past weekend (yes, a-s-s-a-s-s-i-n-a-t-i-o-n a-t-t-e-m-p-t, left-wing media), John begins the show this morning with his thoughts about what happened -- and the mentality that made what happened inevitable. Tech Talk From Producer Dan: Focused entirely on making sure that John's new technology works, I, after a week of not having to pod then-vacationing Gary in for our internet posts, forgot to do so for half a minute. Apologies!
Happy Friday, listening fam! To begin with this morning, John riffs about Joe Biden's latest round of gaffes. . . .
Happy "Friday Eve," fam! John begins the show today by discussing the House's passage of The SAVE Act -- and local Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan's opposition thereto (on the basis that the act constitutes "a poll tax").
Steve Somers shares his thoughts on Ben Rice's 3 home run game Saturday afternoon, the current state of the Mets and Yankees, and Aaron Rodgers choosing a trip to Egypt over mini-camp.
Steve opens up his Sunday afternoon show by wondering where in the world is Aaron Rodgers?
Mandis discusses Dr. Anthony Fauci and his upcoming hearing over COVID-19 and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mandis discusses Dr. Anthony Fauci and his upcoming hearing over COVID-19 and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An emotional opening monologue
Steve Somers shares his thoughts on the Rangers 2-1 series lead over the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals and much more!
Steve Somers returns to the WFAN airwaves as the Knicks are playing game 7 against the Pacers at Madison Square Garden. He reacts in real time to that & gives his thoughts on the Rangers going to the Eastern Conference Final, the importance of superstars in NYC and the Mets issues this season.
# 80-B: "It Was Not Hearing My Voice" (Opening Monologue) by Spoken Word with Electronics
Not an opening monologue because it's the 2nd segment, but still a monologue!
(SHOW OPEN): The schmoozer makes his return to the WFAN airwaves and catches up on all the topics he missed out on since the last time he was on!
Howard Kurtz, host of Fox News Channel's "Mediabuzz" and host of the hit podcast Media Buzzmeter, joined the Guy Benson Show today to talk about Joe Biden's avoidance of recent interviews, including skipping the traditional pre-Super Bowl interview. Benson and Kurtz discuss Biden's age, and the pair discuss the latest reports that the White House press corps have decided to intentionally not cover Biden's mental decline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: In a post to the social media outlet X, Reason editor and podcaster Nick Gillespie discussed the libertarian response to the October 7th Hamas terror attacks against Israel. Gillespie explains, “I'm increasingly frustrated by whataboutist libertarian takes on indefensible Hamas terrorism that seemingly deny Israel's unquestionable right to respond to war crimes committed within its own borders. If your first—or second, or third—response to civilian deaths is to point out that not all the children were decapitated, you're doing it wrong. These takes tend to conflate questions of legitimate national self-defense on the part of a country and possible US intervention that is often morally, strategically, and pragmatically suspect. A similar conflation was evident when Russia invaded Ukraine, with too many libertarians justifying Putin's war-of-choice as the inevitable result of US foreign policy, impugning Ukrainians defending themselves, or waving away solidarity with and empathy for the invaded as ‘CIA talking points.' Same with Taiwan and Hong Kong. But the righteousness of self-defense and American military involvement are totally separate matters. More than most nations, Israel is capable of defending itself (and will do so with greater restraint than most countries would in similar circumstances). The US should not become involved militarily even as we should offer humanitarian aid and assistance, including to Gazans suffering under Hamas rule. We shouldn't be the world's policeman (the past 20 years of our foreign policy testify to that) but we also can play a role in minimizing conflict and suffering.” You can listen to Gillespie's podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EBfQXtaCpKg Kara Scannell of CNN reports that, “[f]ederal prosecutors on Thursday announced an additional charge against New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, alleging they conspired to have the senator act as a foreign agent of Egypt. The superseding indictment filed against Menendez, who was chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at the time of the alleged actions, adds a new dimension to the case by alleging a US senator was working on behalf of another country.” In September, Menendez was charged with accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes with federal prosecutors finding $500,000 in cash, as well as gold bars, in Menendez's home—some of which contained fingerprints or DNA of Fred Daibes, a real estate developer accused of bribing Menendez and his wife Nadine. You can read more about Menendez's most recent indictment here: https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/12/politics/bob-menendez-superseding-indictment-foreign-agent/index.html