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Sarah went camping with her family and it was predictably calamitous in the best way possible. We hear why kids don't ride bikes anymore, parents are chauffeurs, and why it matters. We talk about how much camp meant to Sarah growing up and then as a counselor, and we lament that tragedy in Texas at the Christian camp. Sarah explains why customer service is so bad now, why you shouldn't accept it, and what you can do about it. Plus, she describes a genius way we can band together and combat the "sludge" of customer service quagmires.0:29 - Sarah's planning something romantic.5:12 - The Rice family's calamitous camping trip.16:51 - Article: Kids are missing out on things we used to do all the time. 28:58 - Wes Bergmann told Sarah....30:42 - Susie and Sarah discuss the tragic Texas floods. 38:13 - They do it on purpose! Those infuriating customer service calls that cut you off. 48:55 - Don't get on Susie's bad side! Cuz she'll........Brain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms:Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streamsBrain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastHost Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterHost Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBrain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodBrain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT)Brain Candy Flag Of Approval: https://gravityhaus.com/Shout out to writer Chris Colin for this fantastic Atlantic article about intentional dropped calls.Sponsors:For 50% off your order, head to https://www.dailylook.com and use code BRAINCANDYCancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster at https://rocketmoney.com/braincandy today.Get 25% off your first month of Ritual when you visit https://ritual.com/braincandy & add Essential Protein today.For 15% off your order and a special gift, head to https://pacagen.com/braincandy and use code BRAINCANDYSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the podcast, the boys look back on the past 6 1/2 years and 1000 episodes of Too Opinionated!

Today on the last episode before our 1000th, the boys dissect the movies Sinners and 28 Years Later. Plus more of the nerdy shenanigans you know and love!    Please do us a favor and subscribe!

Maude is away with a friend on one of those adventures she described last week (hence the photo), so I'm here writing solo. The other night, as we were settling in for our evening's entertainment, I said what I wanted … For Peaceful Relationships, Share Your Opinions But Don't Be Opinionated Read More »

I can't count how many times I've heard variations on "I used Anki too for a while, but I got out of the habit." No one ever sticks with Anki. In my opinion, this is because no one knows how to use it correctly. In this guide, I will lay out my method of circumventing the canonical Anki death spiral, plus much advice for avoiding memorization mistakes, increasing retention, and such, based on my five years' experience using Anki. If you only have limited time/interest, only read Part I; it's most of the value of this guide! My Most Important Advice in Four Bullets 20 cards a day — Having too many cards and staggering review buildups is the main reason why no one ever sticks with Anki. Setting your review count to 20 daily (in deck settings) is the single most important thing you can do [...] ---Outline:(00:44) My Most Important Advice in Four Bullets(01:57) Part I: No One Ever Sticks With Anki(02:33) Too many cards(05:12) Too long cards(07:30) How to keep cards short -- Handles(10:10) How to keep cards short -- Levels(11:55) In 6 bullets(12:33) End of the most important part of the guide(13:09) Part II: Important Advice Other Than Sticking With Anki(13:15) Moderation(14:42) Three big memorization mistakes(15:12) Mistake 1: Too specific prompts(18:14) Mistake 2: Putting to-be-learned information in the prompt(24:07) Mistake 3: Memory shortcuts(28:27) Aside: Pushback to my approach(31:22) Part III: More on Breaking Things Down(31:47) Very short cards(33:56) Two-bullet cards(34:51) Long cards(37:05) Ankifying information thickets(39:23) Sequential breakdowns versus multiple levels of abstraction(40:56) Adding missing connections(43:56) Multiple redundant breakdowns(45:36) Part IV: Pro Tips If You Still Havent Had Enough(45:47) Save anything for ankification instantly(46:47) Fix your desired retention rate(47:38) Spaced reminders(48:51) Make your own card templates and types(52:14) In 5 bullets(52:47) ConclusionThe original text contained 4 footnotes which were omitted from this narration. --- First published: July 8th, 2025 Source: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/7Q7DPSk4iGFJd8DRk/an-opinionated-guide-to-using-anki-correctly --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:astronomy" didn't really add any information but it was useful simply for splitting out a logical subset of information." style="max-width: 100%;" />

4:54 - Today's table of contents.Susie's mom is seeing the world in a whole new way, but don't get too excited yet. We discuss the phrase "honk if you're horny," and debate whether you're actually supposed to honk or not. Sarah talks about "mushroom coffins," which claim to decompose human body in 45 days as compared to 30 years or more using other methods. We discuss cities that are overrun with tourists and the anger it provokes among residents, and we debate whether it's being handled properly, the reasons it's happening, and why Susie thinks it's not fair to people who want to travel. We learn about the Enhanced Games, which are similar to the Olympics, but allow--and encourage!--any and all performance enhancing substances, and incentivize record-breaking with cash prizes. We hear why many people are opposed to it and why it could contribute to death and injuries.Get there faster! - Episode segment list.1:14 - Why the mean comments?2:57 - Update on Sarah's plant donation fund. (Videos and plant naming coming soon)4:54 - Sarah shares a breakdown of today's contents.6:35 - Peg is seeing the world "differently". Personal story.9:29 - Honk if you're horny!10:49 - Listener Poll - Is Honk If You're Horny Literal, or preventative anti-honking messaging?12:08 - Mushroom Coffins16:19 - Susie's favorite cookware and bakeware.26:12 - Tourism, and Its impact on the world. What's your opinion?40:31 - Enhanced Games Discussion - Athletics on steroids (Literal)49:34 - Is Susie offending Sarah, or is Sarah just focused?59:49 - Measuring people to get more olympic medals!? SUSIE SHOULD BE A DIVER!!!!!!Thank you! Go to thebraincandypodcast.com for more fun and games.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSponsors:Don't miss your chance to score Cozy Earth's biggest discount of the year. From July 11–13, head to https://cozyearth.com and use code BRAINCANDY to get 45% off best-selling, temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more.You can get 20% off select Caraway products at retail locations and on Amazon during Prime Day. But for the full Caraway collection—including exclusive colors and sets—head to https://www.carawayhome.com, where you'll get 20% off orders of $875 or more. New players get a ten day welcome offer—FIVE HUNDRED Spins on Huff N' More Puff when you play just FIVE bucks to start! Download the DraftKings Casino app, sign up with code BRAINCANDY, and spin your favorite slots! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Actress/model Kristin Minter played Heather McCallister, the oldest cousin of main character Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin), in Home Alone.  In 1991, Minter portrayed Kathy Winslow in the film Cool as Ice alongside Vanilla Ice.  Kristin played Rachel MacLeod in three season four episodes of Highlander: The Series: "Homeland", "Deliverance", and "Promises". She played on ER as Miranda "Randi" Fronczak for 71 episodes from 1995 to 2003. Kristin is also known for her work on Poker Face, This is Us, Ray Donovan, Nip/Tuck, Dirt, NYPD Blue, Nash Bridges and The Outsiders.   Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod. (Please Subscribe)

Richard Timothy Jones is a American actor. He has worked extensively in both film and television productions since the early 1990s. His television roles include Ally McBeal (1997), Judging Amy (1998-2005), CSI: Miami (2006), Girlfriends (2007), Grey's Anatomy (2010), Hawaii Five-0 (2011-2014), Narcos (2015), Santa Clarita Diet, and Criminal Minds (2017). Since 2018, he has played Sergeant Wade Grey on the ABC police drama The Rookie. Richard's film roles include Event Horizon, portrayals of Lamont Carr in Disney's Full Court Miracle (2003), Laveinio "Slim" Hightower in Rick Famuyiwa's coming-of-age film The Wood (1999), Mike in Tyler Perry's dramatic films Why Did I Get Married? (2007) and Why Did I Get Married Too? (2010), and Captain Russell Hampton in the Hollywood blockbuster Godzilla (2014).    Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please subscribe)

Sergeant Marlon Marrache recently retired from the Los Angeles Police Department after 24 years of service. He now is focused full time on helping agencies and individual officers understand the internal affair process.  Marlon's 24 years at LAPD included 12 years of Police Misconduct Investigation, adjudication, and examination experience. Much of his experience comes from when Marlon was assigned to Internal Affairs (IA) in a prosecutorial role, representing the Chief of Police conducting Board of Rights, a unique Tribunal Hearing (the only agency with such a process in the nation). The numerous cases he tried involved “False & Misleading” allegations and termination was at issue. However, Marlon has also been assigned to Officer Representation Section (ORS) defending, representing the rank and file in Skelly Responses and most important, during the administrative process in an OIS or other critical incidents. Marlon ensured IA Investigators were not violating the Peace Officer Bill of Rights Act (POBRA). In 2023, Marlon launched a podcast called The IA GUY A Police Podcast. Marlon interviews guests who have been on all sides of an I.A., from investigators to the subject officers themselves. Further, Marlon provides analysis on critical incidents through the lens of an IA. This podcast is the only place you can get “transparency” and a behind the scenes look into what really happens in IA investigations including the process.   Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

In this episode, we are joined by Prof. Helle Sjøvaag, journalism researcher and founding member of the OPINION Network. She shares how the network came to life and why it's vital for studying how opinions form and spread online. We explore how digital spaces — from social media to news sites — shape what we think and how we express it. Helle unpacks the hidden influence of technology, power, and money on online discourse. Tune in to hear why building supportive networks is crucial in navigating these turbulent spaces — and how collective research can make a real difference. Further information here: https://www.opinion-network.eu/about

3:18 - Today's Topic Breakdown - It's a Documentary Roundup on today's show, with Sooz Reviews of the My Mom Jayne, the latest installment of Trainwreck (Poop Cruise! Oh my!), and Sally Ride. We learn how Jayne Mansfield was a victim of a Hollywood system that objectifies women and society's decision to put women, especially beautiful women, into a very small box, and the ways secrets can tear families apart. We discuss the cruise that lost power and became a floating toilet in short order, and our theories about why the passengers got along and left with pretty good memories anyway. We talk about astronaut and badass bitch Sally Ride, and how the very reasons she became a trailblazer also made her hard to get to know and somewhat unlikable. Plus, we hear about the "birthday effect" where people are more likely to die on their birthdays, and we learn whether it's actually true or an illusion, and if it's true, why that might be.3:18 - Episode Table Of Contents7:34 - Susie and Sarah on the field at the Pirates game11:06 - Our favorite makeup ever13:40 - Jayne Mansfield Documentary23:40 - Poop Cruise Documentary36:06 - Our favorite comfy athlege clothes.38:06 - Sally Ride Documentary46:45 - The Birthday Effect57:20 - Share your comments about the Birthday Effect.Comment on Spotify, and on YouTubeConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSponsors:Visit https://shopbeam.com/BRAINCANDY and use code BRAINCANDY to get our exclusive discount of up to 35% off.New customers can get the Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and a mini-sized Brilliant Eye Brightener at a special set price with free shipping at https://thrivecausemetics.com/BRAINCANDYSave 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://www.honeylove.com/BRAINCANDY #honeylovepodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alec Puro is an American drummer, songwriter and composer. As well as being the drummer for Deadsy, Puro has composed music for numerous television shows and films. Puro is best known for scoring the drama series The Fosters and Black Summer, as well as several films including The Art of Getting By (2011), starring Freddie Highmore,  and Higher Ground, directed by Vera Farmiga. A veteran of the indie film world, he composed the music for the comedy All Nighter, starring Emile Hirsch and J.K. Simmons, and A Happening of Monumental Proportions (2017), Judy Greer's directorial debut. In 1996, Puro formed the rock band Deadsy with longtime friend Elijah Blue Allman and Renn Hawkey.  After their first album was released, the band embarked upon several world tours, opening for bands such as Linkin Park  and Stone Temple Pilots.  During his time with Deadsy, Puro also began composing music for various films and television shows.  Since 2007, Puro's film work has been a regular fixture at some of the world's most integral film festivals, from SXSW to Cannes to the Tribeca Film Festival. Puro founded Gramoscope Music in 2006.  Some projects they have created music for include the new theme for Real Time with Bill Maher, American Horror Story, So You Think You Can Dance, Running Wild with Bear Grylls, Wicked Tuna, Glee, and Burn Notice.   Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Susie's mom has been ill, and now she's on the mend, but she seems to have a bigger problem on her hands--namely an infestation of raccoons INSIDE her house. We talk about the doofus who sat his buns down on a Swaroski crystal chair at a museum and destroyed it. We discuss Barbara Walters, her ambition, and why she was kind of a jerk to women despite being a trailblazer at the same time. We debate whether we should start a "chichi chat," and why showing your body off to other women can be empowering. We hear about the lifelike dolls in Brazil that are making people mad, and how the women who collect (and play with) them are mocked, yet no one thinks its weird that men have similarly infantile and strange hobbies. And Susie lists several women who might be getting lots of credit for their business acumen when really their men are pulling the strings behind the scenes.3:06 - Peg's Raccoon Invasion8:17 - Identifying poop in the wild11:30 - Moron who sat on museum chair15:33 - reviewing the chari break video21:35 - If you like camping or have an RV, you should do this.23:39 - Barbara Walters Documentary "Tell Me Everything"27:50 - F**k you Barbara, and F**k you Ellen.29:53 - Hundreds of women meet for an online topless video "ChiChi" chat. Boobs and chatter.35:50 - Popularity grows for lifelike newborn human dolls. 45:20 - Hungryroot chickpea brownie batter is our favorite48:04 - CEO sperm donor wants to leave his belongings to his 100+ kids.56:28 - The man behind Everybody Loves Lucy.1:02:08 - Women who had good men behind them.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shachi S. Sharma and Rikhil Bahadur of Aexor-ent are pleased to announce that their touching short film, Homeless, premiered in the US on ShortsTV on DirecTV's Channel 573 on May 31, 2025. ShortsTV, a global short film entertainment network, showcases the best short content worldwide. Their US channel is available via DirecTV, AT&T U-Verse, and other major platforms. Homeless will also be available on the ShortsTV Channel on Amazon Prime in the US and internationally starting June 1. A UK release on Amazon Prime is planned for June.   
Roufus is abandoned by his parents, Linda (Evelyn Tran) and Katie (Sam van Gogh). A dog was fun and games when life was shut down during the COVID pandemic, but as life restarted, Roufus became a responsibility. A homeless person, Fred (Blakely David), rescues Roufus and finds the love he never knew existed. Inspired by the colours of the City of Vancouver, this film is dedicated to the millions of animals who are left Homeless every day.   Producer Shachi S. Sharma is a seasoned producer with over a decade of experience and a sharp instinct for storytelling, honed as a Script Reader at Netflix. Shachi is one of India's youngest producers. She made her mark with Time Out, a bold, LGBTQ-themed debut backed by Viacom18 and later streamed on Netflix.  Since then, she has produced digital series, international documentaries, and commercials for top global brands. With a global lens and a passion for diverse storytelling, Shachi brings creativity and strategy to every project. Known for her versatility and global perspective, Shachi champions diverse stories and innovative storytelling in every format she touches.     Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please subscribe)  

Today on Too Opinionated we sit down with Taylor Blackwell to talk about her new film based on the life of comedian Judy Tenuta.  Taylor is an actor, writer, and director. Taylor has appeared in 45+ TV shows and movies, most recently recurring on the Apple series Your Friends and Neighbors, Netflix's Resident Alien, and Showtime's American Gigolo. They were also a series regular on the Starz original series Magic City. In 2021, Taylor performed an original song live on the TODAY show and was named one of “Tomorrow's Talent TODAY.” Taylor was mentored by the legendary actor Burt Reynolds, having the honor of directing him in one of his final roles. Taylor recently wrote, directed, and starred in It Happened: The Judy Tenuta Story, a short film biopic about the late, great accordion-playing comedienne Judy Tenuta. The film also stars actors Alan Tudyk, Alex Désert, Dempsey Bryk, Emily Robinson, Bill Kottkamp, and others. Taylor has a deep passion for telling the stories of artists across various mediums - amplifying the voices of creative individuals and sharing their unique journeys with the world. Taylor splits their time between Los Angeles and New York City.    Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Susie has another new enemy this week and this time it's conflicting with her passion for oral hygiene. Sarah had to so sly vigilante justice this weekend when she saw some old creepers leering at women at the club. We discuss the Astroworld concert tragedy where ten people were crushed to death due to a lack of crowd control, poor planning, and too many people in the audience. We learn about the "right to repair" movement and how companies are being forced to provide information and parts to consumers who want to fix rather than replace their products. We talk about the history of the Michelin star system for rating restaurants, how it came to be, and why it's not as crazy as you think that it's the same company who makes tires.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSponsors:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off their first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/braincandyFor 20% off your order, head to https://reliefband.com and use code BRAINCANDYGo to https://cozyearth.com and use code BRAINCANDY for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more.Visit https://shopbeam.com/BRAINCANDY and use code BRAINCANDY to get our exclusive discount of up to 35% off.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we approach the tenth anniversary of the date that Cecil the lion was lured out of the protected area and wounded with an arrow, so that an American recreational big-game trophy hunter could then track the wounded majestic 13-year-old African lion (who lived in Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe) and murder him on July 1st, 2015. Animal activist and best selling author, Eduardo Goncalves, continues his fight to ban trophy hunting with appearances, interviews and three new books. There is just to much disturbing information collected by best selling author, Eduardo Goncalves, to cover in just one book. So, the publisher decided to create a trophy hunters trilogy of books.  So, the publisher repackaged the material into a trilogy - “Twenty Elephants in Seventy-Five Minutes," “Shoot One Lion – Get One Free” & “Mainlining on Heroin.” Eduardo Gonçalves has been a speech-writer for British politicians, run a government department in the Middle East, and helped save the world's most endangered big cat – the Iberian Lynx – from extinction. A former journalist with the BBC, he exposed a major nuclear accident cover-up and secret human radiation experiments. He's a conservationist who has advised the World Wildlife Fund, and has worked with homelessness charities on both sides of the Atlantic. He recently led a major undercover operation to break up Europe's largest dogfighting crime syndicate, and rescued a tiger cub that was about to be shot by a trophy hunter in an enclosure. Despite a serious illness which has led him to become disabled, he has set up an international campaign to stop trophy hunting of wildlife. His work is supported by some of the world's biggest stars as well as leading conservationists and African politicians.     Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Today we hear about an incident Susie had at the gym with a man claiming a machine she was using, and she wonders if other women have experienced something similar. We find out why young people are increasingly believing in love at first sight. And Susie explains why therapy culture might be leading to childlessness. Tons of great mental health content in this episode!Jump straight to the action you're looking for:5:00 Susie's new worst enemy at the gym.11:00 Plane crash with only one survivor! How is this possible?!12:14 Sarah explains the plot of Final Destination.13:56 Survivor Guilt, Mental Health, Sarah's EMDR Passion.15:41 What allowed plan crash survivor to cheat death?16:51 Do You Believe In Love at First Sight?17:50 Sarah & Susie's love fest, touching, emotional cry fest.20:57 Study shows a surprisingly high increase in people's belief in love at first sight21:59 What could have caused a 30% increase in people's belief in love at first sight? What happened?24:57 British Lesbian dating reality show, "I Kissed A Girl"27:34 What to consider, what is love? and what is first sight?28:22 Mutual Positive Projection, Twin flames, and society's hope for love.34:36 Could it be that our shifting and often skewed societal expectation of love is what causes this statistical change?35:40 Improve your financial understanding, management and organization with Susie's favorite app. Rocket Money.39:37 The connection between childlessness and therapy culture. New York Times article discussion.43:47 Emotional regulation is what therapy tries to teach you. Looking at the lives of monks is a great example.46:18 Pain times resistance equals suffering.47:33 Going no contact with parents.54:29 Therapy content creators are influencing what society considers as being actual "trauma".55:56 How to live life through our deep down wise mind?Thank you Brainiacs!If you're looking for a good therapist and live in CA, you can reach out to Sarah here: https://www.solutionsoc.com/sarah-riceListen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSponsors:Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go https://rocketmoney.com/braincandy today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the release of her latest single, the soulful and sensualromance “You Know What It's Like,” Brenda Russell not only continues to pave the way for her highly anticipated upcoming album Songpainter – her first collection in 20 years – but also makes a triumphant return to the refined classic blend of adult contemporary R&B and urban jazz that launched and defined the trailblazing four and a half decade career of the multi-Grammy nominated singer/songwriter, Tony nominated and Grammy winning Broadway composer for The Color Purple.  “You Know What It's Like” is a co-write by the singer and the legendary Roberta Flack. When people assess Brenda's overall career, her success as an artist and with The Color Purple often overshadows the gemsshe wrote that were hits for other artists. Beyond Oleta Adams' “Get Here,” Brenda's gems have been recorded by Luther Vandross (“If Only for One Night”), Donna Summer (“Dinner with Gershwin”), Babyface, The Manhattan Transfer, Patti Austin, Dionne Warwick, Mary J. Blige, Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan and Ramsey Lewis. Her tunes have also been sampled by everyone from Janet Jackson and 2Pace to Chance the Rapper and Ariana Grande. In addition, Brenda's co-composition with Brazilian artist Ivan Lins “She Walks This Earth” was recorded by international superstar Sting for the all-star tribute album Love Affair: The Music Of Ivan Lins. Sting's inspired performance of the uniquely beautiful song earned him a Grammy Award in 2001 for Best Pop Male Vocal Performance. Brenda was recently elected into the Female Songwriters Hall of Fame.    Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Dr. Clare Anyiam-Osigwe is a multi-award-winning wellness expert, allergy specialist, and master educator, whose pioneering work spans over two decades of transformative care, clinical research, and curriculum development. She is internationally renowned for her visionary approach to whole-person health, combining scientific rigour with soulful healing. With a profound understanding of the immune system and its intricacies—from antigens and antibodies to auto-immune disorders, vaccinations, and allergic reactions—Dr. Clare bridges the gap between clinical science and compassionate care. Her comprehensive training in immunology, nutrition, and functional medicine allows her to treat the root causes of illness, not just symptoms. In her new book Clarity, Clare introduces a powerful framework she calls The Life Quadrant, which is a way to align mental, physical, financial and environmental well-being without sacrificing health or happiness. Part memoir, part self-help guide, Clarity is a blueprint for high achievers, creatives and entrepreneurs seeking sustainable success. Clare's cinematic storytelling draws parallels between filmmaking and personal transformation, encouraging readers to become the directors of their own lives: rewriting limiting beliefs, embracing self-care and producing a life of purpose, joy and abundance. Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Sarah went to Vail Pride and is getting very emotional about her LGBTQ journey, the self-doubt she's grappled with, and her goal of self-acceptance. We explore why we're often hardest on ourselves and more accepting of others. Sarah talks about a study on rule followers, and we speculate about why people follow rules even when no one would know if they broke it. We discuss why procrastination can be about avoiding feelings that make us uncomfortable rather than the task itself. Sarah's plant stealing lifestyle continues, and she is having guilt about some *leaves* she picked up off the ground. We debate whether private companies should be allowed to "own" celestial bodies.Our Favorite Bits19:26 - Recent study finds that people might be more honest than we thought30:33 - "Someone's having a good time". Sarah's weird interaction at Pride.34:57 - Sarah's story update on the plants41:54 - The moon might be worth TRILLIONS!!!42:35 - EDITOR's PICK - Literally, a lightning clip.46:06 - Moon treasure continued48:16 - Funny discussion about men and the inventions that killed them52:29 - Back to the moon thing again. What the heck are we supposed to do?!01:01:29 - Researchers in China developed a retinal prosthesis to help restore visionThank you for being a Brainiac! Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSponsors:Get $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to https://nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BRAINCANDYThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off their first month at https://betterhelp.com/braincandyFor an extra 25% off your order and a special gift, head to https://pacagen.com/braincandySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Royal Ascot wraps up — and The Final Furlong Podcast is armed for a blockbuster finish. After tipping three winners on Ladies' Day,

Sarah had a run-in at Home Depot where she was offered free plants, and she said no! And now she has regrets for being so honest and having integrity. Susie gives a tribute to her beloved Brian Wilson. We find out why Amelia Earhart wasn't actually a great pilot (seems like the disappearance should've tipped us off), but instead was just ahead of her time in...influencing. Susie explains how Amelia's famous flight has disturbing similarities to the Titan submersible tragedy. We learn about a woman who donated her body to science, but ended up blown to bits by the military. We hear why a funeral home was sending people remains of the strangers instead of their loved ones. We discuss an Olympian who has been kicked off the canoeing team for having an OnlyFans account and Susie thinks she should start an account for people whose kink is being insulted.Our Favorite Picks10:37 - Susie shares her love for the amazing Brian Wilson.18:58 - New Yorker article about Amelia Earhart30:11 - Man donated his mother's body to alzheimer's research, only to find out it was later sold on, and blown up!39:13 - Sarah's airfryer analogy45:15 - Olympic canoer pays for training by showing off his skin-paddle on Only Fans50:13 - Gen-Z and their dislike for opening a tab at the bar54:24 - Susie considers starting an Only Fans accountThe End... You're welcome.Connect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSponsors:Go to https://cozyearth.com and use code BRAINCANDY for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more.Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://www.honeylove.com/braincandy #honeylovepodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Myrna Cabello is a Mexican American actress, voiceover artist, and creative based in New York City. Born and raised in Austin, Texas to immigrant parents, she has been immersed in storytelling and performance since childhood—writing plays, songs, and short stories. Myrna Recurs as Silvia, Guillermo's mom, on FX's What We Do In the Shadows, and also as Lucia in the Freevee series Sprung. Her voice can be heard on PBS Kids promos, national commercial spots on Pandora, and the original variety series Myrna & The Bulldog in 3D, which she created with her husband. Most recently, she can be seen as Esperanza on the new Apple TV series Your Friends and Neighbors, which premiered in May 2025. Myrna is also known for her work in New Amsterdam, Bull, FBI: Most Wanted, Jessica Jones, Blindspot, Friday Night Lights, Orange is the New Black, Mozart in the Jungle and Walker Texas Ranger.    Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Today on Too Opinionated, we sit down with actor Sean Owen Roberts! Sean can currently be seen as Bob Olinger on MGM+ Billy The Kid.  Sean is also known for his work in Snake Eyes, The Predator, Elysium, Tracker, Riverdale, Turner and Hooch, Batwoman, Loudermilk, Psych, Altered Carbon, The 100, The Flash, Once Upon A Time, Aftermath, IZombie, The Killing, Supernatural, Fringe, Eureka, Painkiller Jane, Reaper, The Magicians, 4400, Stargate SG-1 and Hell on Wheels.    Want to watch:YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Susie and Sarah had a little reunion and they're still riding that sweet high. We're happy Susie wasn't on the flight where a little girl was allowed to take over the intercom and sing a Moana song to a non-consensual audience. Sarah tells us about a company that raised millions of dollars from investors posing as an AI tech company when really they had hundreds of people working behind the scenes manually performing tasks instead. A fan is suing the Colorado Rockies after he got hit with a ball. He thinks the team should be held accountable for being so bad that he quit paying attention and got struck by the ball as a result. We hear a list of things that we learned as a result of the Covid pandemic, and one of them involves Susie's footwear.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSponsors:Visit https://www.carawayhome.com/BRAINCANDY10 or use code BRAINCANDY10 at checkout to take an additional 10% off your next purchase.Get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life when you go to https://www.hungryroot.com/BRAINCANDY and use code BRAINCANDYGo to https://paireyewear.com and use code BCP for 15% off your first pair.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Longtime fans of contemporary jazz may remember Dr. Dave from his initial success as a recording artist in the mid-90s, when his albums I Like It Like That, Smooth and Cruisin' made big splashes in the early days of the Smooth Jazz format. SoCal based composer/guitarist Dr. Dave mounted a massive comeback in 2018, forming The Housecall Band and stirring up excitement among longtime fans (while creating thousands of new ones) with the 2018 release of Midnight Daydream. The funky, powerhouse, horn-drenched album spawned four hit singles, starting with the sultry, infectiously seductive “Sexy Cindy” – one of Dr. Dave's biggest hits ever, ranking #1 for Smooth Jazz Guitar songs in the U.S. on Radio Guitar One's Top 20. The song was named for Cindy Sanchez Medina, Miss Santander, Colombia 2018, who appeared in the much-viewed YouTube video. Dr. Dave's got another magnificent female muse in mind on his latest single, the cleverly titled “Reserved for Abbie,” a seductive, deeply passionate ballad expressing his enduring affection for a onetime girlfriend who lived several states away.  In addition to the across-the-board success of “Sexy Cindy,” Dr. Dave's return to contemporary jazz with Midnight Daydream led to a prolific flow of radio and streaming hits, including the guitarist's all-time top streamed song “Cecil's Groove,” currently at 3.7M+ streams on Spotify. The title track “Midnight Daydream” earned a multitude of accolades: #1 most added on the Radio Wave Internet Airplay Chart; #5 on the SmoothJazz.com Radar Chart; #9 on the SmoothJazz.com Top 100 Indie Chart and #14 on the SmoothJazz.com Top 100. A third single, “Cabo Time,” reached #19 on the SmoothJazz.com Radar chart.  The album's fourth single was a blues, jazz, funk and rock track developed around the opening “Hey Hey Hey Hey” riff heard nightly since 2014 by the house band (who wrote it) on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” Dr. Dave and the Housecall Band followed up in 2021 with Carefree Revisited, a full band revamp of an earlier unreleased solo album.    Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Send us a textI've been "bossy" the moment I popped out of the womb. Loud. Confident. Opinionated. And I'm lucky. Because somewhere along the way, I realized—none of that was actually a bad thing. Being bold and self-assured shouldn't be something we're taught to tone down. It should be something we protect fiercely. That's why this week's episode with Dr. Lisa Hinkelman hit me so damn hard.Dr. Lisa Hinkelman is the founder of ROX (Ruling Our eXperiences), a nonprofit that's teaching girls how to take up space in a world that constantly asks them to shrink. Lisa and I dive deep into what it means to raise confident daughters when confidence is statistically tanking between the ages of 10 and 14—and doesn't bounce back for most women until our mid-forties. We talk about “bossy” labels, girl drama, ghosting, why confrontation isn't a dirty word, and what it looks like to finally unlearn being the nice girl.If you've ever walked through the world feeling like you were too much—too loud, too strong, too opinionated—or if you're raising a daughter who's starting to dim her light to fit in, this episode is required listening.

In this episode, I discuss with author Bruce Handy his book " Hollywood High: A Totally Epic, Way Opinionated History of Teen Movies". From a longtime Vanity Fair writer and editor, a delightfully entertaining, intelligent, and illuminating history and tribute to teen movies—from Rebel Without a Cause to Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and on to John Hughes, Mean Girls, The Hunger Games, and more.What influence did Francis Ford Coppola have on George Lucas's American Graffiti? And Lucas on John Singleton's Boyz n the Hood? How does teenage sexuality in Fast Times at Ridgemont High compare to Twilight? Which teen movies pass the Bechdel test? Why is Mean Girls actually the last great teen film of the 20th century?Doug Hess is the Producer and HostFollow on Facbook @forgottenhollywood

Today on Too Opinionated we sit down with actor Paul Piaskowski!  Paul can currently be seen playing Robert on Resident Alien. Paul is also known for his work on Togo, Family Law, Wild Cards, The Good Doctor, Yellowjackets, Nancy Drew, Big Sky, A Million Little Things, Supergirl, Arrow, IZombie and Supernatural!  Make sure to check out all of our Great Resident Alien Interviews: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbjgvaCt6qMFE7UM3htQDrU8txJ7EjfYo&si=Cp5iWRyY4MIwjHlk   Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)  

Today on Too Opinionated, we welcome back writer/director Shannon Alexander to discuss his new documentary stylr reality show Alphabet Soup! Shannon is joined by cast members Troy Weeks and Ray-Anthony Chin. Alphabet Soup reveals the messy, intimate world of queer dating in NYC. From text messages to real-life hookups, Season 1 follows interconnected singles and couples as they chase connection—sometimes with joy, sometimes with heartbreak. Raw, real, and emotionally honest, it's a docuseries about people who aren't afraid to show what dating actually looks like.    Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)  

Andrea was born in West Hills, California to an Austrian-Jewish father and a Greek mother. She started taking piano lessons when she turned five, but she knew that her true passion lay in acting from a very early age. She eventually made her stage debut at age 9 as Snoopy in "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown". She started acting and singing lessons when she turned eleven, and continued doing theatre through her school years, picking up a few other instruments along the way. She turned her focus from theater to film, but ended up back on stage in the national tours of the 50 Shades of Grey parody musicals of "Spank! The 50 Shades Parody", and the sequel, "Spank Harder".  Andrea is currently voicing Bridget on Resident Alien and is also known for her work on Valentine's Town, Get Rich or Die Trying and Chucky!   Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Today on Too Opinionated we sit down with our good friend Meredith Garretson to talk all things Resident Alien! If you love Resident Alien like we do, you will want to check out our playlist which includes individual cast interviews, a talk with creator Peter Hogan and our panel interview with the cast and showrunner. While you are there please help support us by subscribing! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbjgvaCt6qMFE7UM3htQDrU8txJ7EjfYo&si=A7-dA_PjVtXYv6-W In addition to starring as Kate Hawthorne on the 4th season of Resident Alien, Meredith can be seen opposite Paul Rudd in the movie Friendship.  Meredith is also known for her roles in The Good Fight, Fosse/Verdon, Prodigal Son, Stargirl and as Ali MacGraw in the Paramount+ miniseries, The Offer.    Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Wayne Pygram is an Australian actor. He is known for his role as Scorpius in the science fiction series Farscape (2000–2003) and the miniseries that followed, Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars (2004). He briefly appeared in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, playing Grand Moff Tarkin in 2005; he also appeared in the TV show Lost in 2008. He has played the drums in numerous bands, including Signal Room, and has taught percussion, including at the Riverina Conservatorium of Music. Wayne has appeared in the films Farewell to the King (1989) and Return to the Blue Lagoon (1991), and Doing Time for Patsy Cline (1997).   Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Multi-talented Alex Zahara, a very familiar face in TV & Film, is back on the big screen in Final Destination: Bloodlines in the role of Uncle Howard Campbell. Alex's career has had many highlights.  He was Daniel Radcliffe's doctor in the feature film Horns, written by Joe Hill (Stephen King's son).  He played Uncle Bedford Blossom in Riverdale. In the feature Open Range, he was Chet, a gunfighter alongside Kevin Costner, Robert Duvall, and Annette Benning.   Alex's roles on TV series include The Man in a High Castle, Once Upon a Time, Hell on Wheels and The Outer Limits. In the series Stargate, he has played 9 characters, more than any other actor! In the 100th Episode of The Outer Limits, he played the real-life Commandant of Auschwitz based on the survivor Leo Egan's life. His son, Sam Egan, was the writer and Showrunner. Alex can boast about having died on camera over 40 times, outpacing Sean Bean (Game of Thrones) as an actor with some of the most death scenes ever (23).  Alex worked with Sean Bean on Snowpiercer and shared a good laugh over it.  Up next, Alex returns as the principal of the school in School Spirits for season 3. Alex has voiced many animated characters, including Red Skull in Marvel's Lego Adventures, Vic Hoskins in Marvel's Jurassic World, and over thirty other anime shows.   Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Today on Too Opinionated we visit with actress/modal Stephanie Romanov!  At fifteen Stephanie moved to NYC joining the Elite Modeling agency. She landed her first major spread for Italian and french bazaar. During her modeling career she was the face for L'Oréal, Gucci, Armani, Maybelline, Ann Taylor and many more. Stephanie landed her first role as Teri Spencer on Aaron Spelling's Models, Inc.. She went on to land guest starring roles in Homicide: Life on the Street, The Sentinel, Just Shoot Me! and Burke's Law. She starred on Angel for four seasons, playing Lilah Morgan from 2000 to 2003. Romanov has also appeared in several films, including Spy Hard and Menno's Mind. She played Jacqueline Kennedy in the critically acclaimed Thirteen Days and appeared in The Final Cut alongside Robin Williams.    Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Sara Tomko is a Film and Television actress based in LA and CEO of In The Pocket Productions. She is most notably known as Series Regular, Asta Twelvetrees, in the hit show Resident Alien on SyFy which is produced by Amblin and NBCU. Her career began in experimental theatre and musicals in Virginia and Ohio, later moving to Los Angeles to pursue Film and TV. She is an actor, producer, poet, singer and mental health advocate.  Sara is also known for her work as Tiger Lilly on Once Upon A Time, Sneaky Pete, The Son, and The Leftovers.    Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan POd (Please Subscribe)

Today on Too Opinionated, we sit down with actress/artist Angela Cartwright! Born in England, Angela is the younger sister of actress Veronica Cartwright. As a child she was cast as the cute little stepdaughter, Linda Williams, on The Danny Thomas Show. She was on the show from 1957 to 1964. After that, she was cast as Brigitta in the popular Julie Andrews movie The Sound of Music. Soon after, she returned to series TV as Penny Robinson, young teenage space traveler, in Lost in Space, which ran from 1965-1968. Even with cheap special effects and a hokey story line, the show is still popular today. In 1970 Angela had a part in Make Room for Granddaddy, a sequel to the original series, but the show was soon canceled. Since that time, she has made a life outside of films. Angela is also known for her work on Airwolf, The Love Boat, My Three Sons and Adam-12.    Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Today on Too Opinionated, we sit down with actress/singer Linda Purl!  Linda is known for her roles as Ashley Pfister (Fonzie's girlfriend) on Happy Days (she originally played Gloria as Richie's date in season 2.), Sheila Munroe in the 1982 horror film Visiting Hours, Pam Beesly's mother Helene in The Office, and Ben Matlock's daughter Charlene Matlock for the first season of the television series Matlock.  Linda released her fourth full-length album, a collaboration with music director Tedd Firth called This Could Be the Start on Reaching Records, August 2023. Purl is a jazz vocalist, known for imbuing classic show tunes and jazz standards with a distinctive narrative expressiveness.  Linda is also known for her roles in The Waltons, Mighty Joe Young, The Bold and the Beautiful, General Hospital, Hacks, The Oath, Homeland, Desperate Housewives, Walker Texas Ranger, The Love Boat and Murder She Wrote.  Make sure you keep an eye out for Duffy's Dough: https://duffysdough.com/   Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please subscribe)  

Field Sketches is a personal film that grew from Director/Writer/Producer Carl Bessai's filmmaking journey.  After a life of making films, what matters most to a person?  Carl, a long-time resident of Toronto now based in Vancouver, BC, sharing time between Toronto and Los Angeles, is thrilled to bring his twentieth film to Toronto.   Nine of Carl's feature films have screened at TIFF, including Johnny, Lola, Emile, Unnatural & Accidental, Normal, Mothers & Daughters, Cole, Repeaters and Sisters & Brothers.  Former TIFF programmer Steve Gravestock will be the talk-back host for the Q&A after the film. Field Sketches Toronto Theatrical Premiere at the Revue Cinema will screen on Wednesday, June 11th, 2025, at 6:45 PM with the cast and director in attendance. Peter (Vincent Gale), a middle-aged architect whose business and personal life are imploding, has been trying to return to his creative roots as an architect.  His successful partnership with his college friend Bruce (David Cubitt) has left him feeling like he can no longer find the art in his creative practice.  With nothing left to hold him in the city, Peter decides to move to his family farm and spend the winter in Saskatchewan. He soon discovers that pioneer life is much more than he bargained for.  And the silence and loneliness play tricks on his imagination. Carl Bessai is a writer/director/producer/cinematographer based in Vancouver, BC, Toronto and Los Angeles, California. His feature films have appeared in numerous festivals, including Sundance, Berlin, and Toronto, have been released worldwide, and have won numerous critics' prizes, jury prizes, and film awards. He has directed some of the world's leading acting talent, including Sir Ian McKellen (Emile, Lord of the Rings, X-Men), Carrie Ann Moss (Normal, The Matrix Films), Bruce Greenwood (Rehearsal, Star Trek), Tantoo Cardinal (Mothers&Daughters, Dances with Wolves), and Bruce Dern (The Lears, Nebraska).   Vincent Gale is known for his work on Van Helsing, X-Men Evolution, Watson, The Dragon Prince, Midnight Mass, Snowpiercer and Supernatural.      Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Today on Too Opinionated, we visit with our good friend, comedian/actress Alice Wetterlund! If you enjoy the episode and love Resident Alien, please consider following and subscribing to the show, or leaving a 5 stars review. This helps the podcast so much! Make sure to check out all our great Resident Alien interviews here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbjgvaCt6qMGvAPX1Zu-UyRb4QtLxQDSr&si=NehbrZ5bi-D84wyP Alice Wetterlund is a stand-up comedian and actor originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. She performs regularly at all the UCBees as well as San Francisco's Punchline, and LA's Largo and The Hollywood Improv as well as festivals and clubs throughout the continent. She currently resides in LA with her two feline sons, Biscuit and Birdie. In addition to her tv appearances doing stand up on Conan, Adam Divine's House Party, and Viceland, you can see Alice as Carla Walton in seasons two and three of HBO's Silicon Valley, as Kelly Grady on TBS's People of Earth, and as Darcy in SYFY's Resident Alien. Her full length hour special My Mama is a Human and So Am I is now streaming on Amazon Prime.   Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Today on Too Opinionated, we talk with actor/stuntman Alex Grech! After high school, Alex took a brief hiatus from acting and spent several months working as a paralegal, laborer, and bartender in Australia, raising money to fulfill his dream of embarking on a global trip. His dream came true, and, in 2019, he set out backpacking around the globe for eleven months, visiting places such as India, Switzerland, Prague, and Budapest. In 2020, he officially made the move to New York City to study at NYU's TISCH School of Arts, learning at the school's prestigious Experimental Theatre Wing. It wasn't until 2024, however, that Alex landed his breakout role as Tommaso in Juliet & Romeo, relocating to Verona, Italy for six months, where he trained with the stunt team and the horse stunt teams to become proficient in performing his own stunts in the film. After several months of training in stunt work, Alex was offered the opportunity to become the stunt double for Romeo as well. Alex is also passionate about campaigning for more research in the medical field, to help discover preventative measures that treat cancers and neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's – diseases that have directly impacted his life and the life of his loved ones. He also devotes his time to raising awareness for mental health initiatives.   Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Watch)

Today on Too Opinionated, we welcome back our good friend Author/Journalist Silvia San Martin.  As a journalist, Silvia has worked in radio, press and online mass media. She has interviewed Ricky Martin, Chayanne, Shakira, Status Quo, Alejandro Sanz, Sergio Dalma, Malú, Miguel Sáez, Marta Méndez, David DeMaría, Dyango, Álvaro Urquijo, Antonio Orozco, Carlos Baute, Jean Michel Jarre, Jon Secada, Laura Pausini, Alanis Morissette, Barry White, Bon Jovi, Carlos Vives, Enrique Iglesias, Iron Maiden, Joe Satriani, Julio Iglesias, Luis Miguel, Mariah Carey, Meredith Brooks, Céline Dion, Mike Oldfield, Mónica Naranjo, Phill Collins y Steve Vai, among others.  Today we are talking about books number 16 and 17 for Silvia. If I could, You Can (English, Spanish) Silvia discusses how she became a writer, the difficulties she has been through and how you too can chase your dreams.  Website: www.silviasanmartin.net (Spanish) and www.silviasanmartin.com (English).   Want to watch: YouTube: Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)  

Noah Lamanna is a Toronto-based actor with a background in musical theatre, puppetry and drag performance. In 2023, they played the lead role of Eli in John Tiffany's production of Let the Right One In at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Noah is best known for their roles as Chief Jay on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and Dev on Beacon 23. They have also made apparances on Shelved, EZRA, Ghostwriter and The Umbrella Academy. Noah can currently be seen on season two of HBO's hit post-apocalyptic drama “The Last of Us”. They portray Kat, who dated Ellie (Bella Ramsey) before the events of “The Last of Us”, Part II.   Based on the hit video game franchise by Naughty Dog, the series is set 20 years after a fungal pandemic transforms its hosts into zombie-like creatures, collapsing society. The second season, adapting “The Last of Us”, Part II (2020), picks up five years after the first season's events.   Additionally, Noah will appear in season three of Netflix's “Ginny & Georgia” (premiering June 5, 2025) as Tris, a brainy skateboarder and peer tutor who is a close friend of Marcus (Felix Mallard) and Silver (Katelyn Wells).   Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod. (Please Subscribe)

A Very Opinionated Look At URGH! A MUSIC WAR--CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE: An interview with Lesley Woods of Au PairsHello everyone! This week, I'm releasing this extra-special episode from the Revolutions Per Movie Patreon for everyone to hear!It's an incredible conversation with a complete legend—Lesley Woods of Au Pairs, who has also been an immigration lawyer in the UK for over thirty years.  Anyone who has been listening to the URGH! A MUSIC WAR PODCAST knows that Lesley's performance blew open my and Chaki's head with her slashing music and sexual politics lyrics…something that was new and necessary for young kids witnessing this film. So getting to talk to Lesley was an honor.We talk about the origin of Au Pairs at a bus stop, Lesley's political awakening in college, being banned by the BBC, how the podcast helped Lesley watch the film for the first time, the ever-present blood on her guitar, the band's first 7” Kerb Crawler, the way the band moved around on stage, what the band wanted to do differently on their 2nd LP, why the band gravitated towards music to dance to that was still protest music, the difference for Lesley writing music then and now, the incredible Urgh lineup they played with Gang of Four, Mekons & Steel Pulse, the trouble with music journalism and its attitudes towards women in the industry, how Lesley turned her back on music for a spell, why she turned to immigration and refugee law in the UK, freedom of expression and the right to hold your opinion, Thatcher's Section 28 law banning queer literature and references in schools, Gavin Friday of The Virgin Prunes, how Lesley found her way back to music and performing with members of Thurston Moore's band & Big Joanie, plus Lesley Woods explains why it really was an actual MUSIC WAR!!!If you enjoy the show, please consider joining at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie to support this completely independent endeavor (plus get access to over 170 episodes of Revolutions Per Movie, a 7" flexidisc with Ann Magnuson, Vanessa Briscoe Hay & Peter Buck, stickers, and more). Thanks!LESLEY WOODS: lesleywoods.bandcamp.comAU PAIRS IN URGH: https://vimeo.com/445459902CENSORED AU PAIRS PERFORMANCE ON OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST: https://odysee.com/@kentisheddie:8/OGWT-Au-Pairs:9?fbclid=IwY2xjawJyC6lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHgza-0yavgkB6fQpcuF0DFP95pjYYmtDpHdN1NHJaSBVV2ylmUdVookjvVpZ_aem_hbcX22AAHWx4tiYgHoMLVA Click here to get EXCLUSIVE BONUS WEEKLY Revolutions Per Movie content on our Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 164 May 8, 2025 On the Needles 1:13 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Air Plant   Llama llama duck by Adrienne Fong, C W D: Handcrafted Products for the Mind, Body & Soul BFL Alpaca Nylon Sock in Sutro Baths– DONE!!   Paul Klee sweater by Midori Hirose, Kelbourne Woolens Camper in strawberry heather, light pink heather, graphite heather, plum heather, gray heather   Monochrome Cowl by Joji Locatelli, Handmaiden Fine Yarn Camelspin in tourmaline– DONE!!   April Colorwork Cuff Club socks by Summer Lee, Must Stash Yarns Perfect Match sock in Jelly Belly, Anzula Lunaris in Elephant, Destination Yarn Postcard stitches west 2019  On the Easel/Wheel 10:12 Ceramics challenges and semi-wins BIG florals: lilac, anemone, irises! On the Table 19:53   Skillet Gnocchi With Miso Butter and Asparagus Recipe   Potato, Asparagus and Parmesan Soup from Eat Voraciously   Tofu Steaks  with mushroom gravy from Susan Spungen   Souvla Chicken Salad on repeat On the Nightstand 28:31 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we've talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!   Last Chance to Save the World by Beth Revis  Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins Runaway Horses by Carlo Fruttero and Franco Lucentini, trans by Gregory Dowling  The Dollhouse Academy by Margarita Montimore  Nothing Serious by Emily J. Smith Piglet by Lottie Hazell (audio) Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory    The Jackal's Mistress by Chris Bohjalian Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross  

Elton John is not only "still standing," he is a living superlative, the ultimate record-breaking, award-winning survivor of the great era of pop and rock music that he helped to shape during his six decades in the music industry. Yet few of his numerous biographies and song guides take him as a historical subject worthy of scholarly study.In contrast, On Elton John: An Opinionated Guide (Oxford University Press, 2025) approaches the artist seriously and analytically, while still couched in a highly accessible style. Author Matthew Restall offers a new way to explore Sir Elton's career and music within the contexts of other artists and of sweeping shifts in popular culture during his lifetime. Each of the ten chapters is anchored to an Elton song, rooted in its pop culture history, and advances a clear argument, pairing him with figures ranging from Bernie (Bernie Taupin, his lyricist) to Bennie (of the Jets), from "frenemy" David Bowie to artists like Rod Stewart, Aretha Franklin, and Dua Lipa, from Diana (the princess) to Jesus (yes, that one). Restall contends that Sir Elton's career offers us a novel way to see and understand the last half century of pop music and culture history--whether we call the era that of the album, of rock, of postmodernism, or of something else. The yellow brick road of Sir Elton's career has been long, winding, and bumpy, but, as Restall argues, his success has come not just despite but because of those challenges. The artist's transformations from Reg to Elton to Sir Elton to Uncle Elton, from ugly duckling to bedazzled swan, from the world's biggest rock star to creator of the world's largest AIDS fundraising organization, from tabloid punching bag to pop royalty, have all served as survival strategies that illuminate the era he has thereby navigated. Matthew Restall teaches at the Pennsylvania State University, where he is Edwin Erle Sparks Professor of History, Anthropology, and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and Director of Latin American Studies. Caleb Zakarin is editor at the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Cecilia Lee is a rising talent from Toronto, Canada, set to captivate audiences in Fear Street: Prom Queen, the latest installment of the hit horror franchise premiering this summer on Netflix. Known for her ability to bring depth and authenticity to every role, she is quickly making her mark in the industry, both on-screen and behindthecamera. Her first professional role came on the French Canadian CBC drama Tout la Vie, marking the beginning of what would become an exciting and evolving career. Since then, she has appeared in multiple film and television projects including Wong & Winchester (City tv/Prime Video), The Holiday Swap (Prime Video), and My Dreams of You (Hallmark). Now, with Fear Street: Prom Queen set to hit screens this May 2025, Cecilia is poised for her biggest moment yet. Audiences can also Catch her in Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent. Cecilia's involvement in the industry extends beyond acting. In addition to her work in front of the lens, Cecilia also works behind it as part of the crew, where she contributes to the visual storytelling process in the camera department. This dual perspective allows her to engage with the medium on a deeper level, both as a performer andas a creativetechnician,further solidifying her deep connection to the craft and the industry as a whole.   Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Mike Donnelly has learned, written and taught quite a bit about the US Constitution, the law and society and he's reached a number of firm conclusions. The post “The Opinionated Constitutionalist” appeared first on ColemanNation.

Lynette and Stefanie open the show by still talking about being sick and giving some updates on their dogs. Stefanie then recaps a recent virtual speech and debate tournament of Xander's. After that, Lynette talks about her friend Wendy leaving and taking the new cat with her. Before they wrap, Stefanie gives a little update on her college girl Elby. And thanks for supporting today's sponsors: Get your Alloy prescription today Visit MyAlloy.com/FCOL today for $20 off your first order! #AgeGracefullyNutrafol.com enter FCOLGIFTFollow us on all social media channels @FCOLpodcastWatch guest episodes on Youtube: Youtube.com/@FCOLpodcastJoin our Patreon page for an additional episode every week: Patreon.com/FCOL