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Cade Smith serves as the Director of Athletics at University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), where he oversees the university's NCAA Division II athletic programs and the continued growth of Charger Athletics. Since stepping into the role, Smith has focused on strengthening UAH's competitive success, enhancing the student-athlete experience, and expanding the visibility of the university's athletic programs across the Gulf South Conference and beyond.Before becoming athletic director, Smith spent several years within the UAH athletics department, gaining experience in compliance, administration, and sport supervision. His leadership approach emphasizes academic achievement, character development, and preparing student-athletes for success beyond their playing careers. Under his guidance, UAH has continued to build a culture that prioritizes excellence both on the field and in the classroom.Smith is known for his collaborative leadership style and commitment to connecting athletics with the broader Huntsville community. He works closely with university leadership, coaches, and student-athletes to ensure UAH athletics reflects the innovation and momentum of one of the nation's fastest-growing technology hubs.As Director of Athletics, Smith continues to guide the Chargers with a focus on competitive excellence, integrity, and providing opportunities for student-athletes to thrive academically, athletically, and personally.Learn more about Cade Smith and UAH Athletics by visiting https://uah.eduHost/Interviewer: M. Troy Bye, Owner, Our Town with Troy Bye, a brand of the Our Town Company, LLCWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP5NjTsQ72k00C5n7ghLapAWatch on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0JwD62zXPncMeFeQdTVomHAudio only available in all other platforms where you get your podcasts.Follow us on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/our-town-w-troy-bye-50033a234/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourtownpodcast/

Joel Lamp is the Sports Development Manager for the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau, where he leads efforts to attract major sporting events and tournaments to the Rocket City. In this role, Joel works with national sports organizations, collegiate conferences, and event promoters to bring competitions to Huntsville that drive tourism, economic impact, and national visibility for the region.Lamp brings more than two decades of experience in sports management, collegiate athletics, and event operations. Before returning to North Alabama, he spent over 16 years in Jacksonville, Florida, where he held senior leadership roles in collegiate athletics at both Jacksonville University and the University of North Florida. During that time, he helped organize and host multiple NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament rounds and numerous regional and national sporting events.Originally from Decatur, Alabama, Joel returned to the Tennessee Valley to help grow Huntsville's rapidly expanding sports tourism industry. Through his work with the Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Huntsville Sports Commission, he has helped position the city as a premier destination for tournaments, championships, and emerging sports events.Joel is passionate about the power of sports to bring communities together, create economic opportunity, and showcase the unique energy and hospitality of Huntsville.Learn more about Joel Lamp and the Convention & Visitors Bureau and Huntsville Sports Commission http://www.huntsville.orgHost/Interviewer: M. Troy Bye, Owner, Our Town with Troy Bye, a brand of the Our Town Company, LLCWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP5NjTsQ72k00C5n7ghLapAWatch on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0JwD62zXPncMeFeQdTVomHAudio only available in all other platforms where you get your podcasts.Follow us on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/our-town-w-troy-bye-50033a234/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourtownpodcast/

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode 8 – “Life of the Stars” Breakdown & ReviewIn this episode of Treknopod, Captain Shoff takes a deep dive into one of the most emotional episodes of the season.Episode 8 brings the return of Sylvia Tilly from Star Trek Discovery, while also exploring a powerful storyline involving The Doctor from Star Trek Voyager and a heartbreaking callback to his holographic family.We also see the cadets struggling with the emotional fallout from the USS Miyazaki disaster, and Tilly introduces an unexpected form of therapy using the classic play Our Town.In this discussion we cover:• Why Tilly's return matters• The emotional arc of The Doctor and Sam• The tragic Voyager storyline that inspired this episode• How Starfleet Academy explores trauma and leadership• Why this might be the most emotional episode of the seasonThis episode of Treknopod also gets personal, as Shoff reflects on how Star Trek storytelling connects to real life experiences of loss, growth, and resilience.If you love Star Trek discussions, episode breakdowns, and deep dives into the philosophy of Star Trek, you're in the right place.

Thad and Chrissie talk about the Starfleet Academy episode "The Life of the Stars" with Donny Winter.Join us in BQN Podcast Collective on Facebook.Or on Discord: https://discord.gg/hNrrY68d59Find us on the socials:The Network: @BQNPodcastsThe Show: @IDICPodcastChrissie: @TheGoddessLiviaThad: @TyranicusOur guest, Donny: @donnywinterBQN Podcasts are made possible by the generous contributions of listeners like you. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Patreon patrons, whose support has been instrumental in producing the network!Chad RidingMei MMischiefCaitG. Haukur GuðmundssonJoe SaporitoMartin MarigomenJaxDaniel EvansLars Di ScenzaSamuel JohnsonJenediahRyan DamonWilliam J. JacksonJonathan SnowJerry AntimanoBe Tellarite, Not TellaWrongShalimar LuisStevenSusan L. DeClerckDavidJason AndersonMatt HarkerDavid WillettCarl WondersVera BTim CooperPeter HongTom Van ScotterJim McMahonJustin OserThad HaitChristina De Clerck-SzilagyiJoe MignoneJoin the Hive Mind Collective at https://www.Patreon.com/BQN and become an integral part of our podcast. Your unique perspective and support will help us continue to produce high-quality content that you love!Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. “BQN” is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

After our Mission Log: Reactor review of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode 8, "The Life of the Stars," it's time to open the hailing frequencies. On this week's Mission Log Live, John and Jessica welcome callers to share their reactions to an episode that blends Thornton Wilder's Our Town with some deeply emotional Star Trek history. Listeners weigh in on the role of the humanities at Starfleet Academy, whether theater really helps the cadets process trauma, and why the story of The Doctor and SAM struck such a powerful chord. Along the way, we get thoughtful insights from fellow theater kids, teachers, and parents about how art, empathy, and storytelling shape how we understand ourselves and each other.  If you missed our Mission Log: Reactor episode covering "The Life of the Stars," be sure to check it out on YouTube for our full recap and review.   Mission Log Patrons get Mission Log: Reactor a day early! Sign up at: https://www.patreon.com/MissionLog   Then join us every Monday at 7pm PT / 10pm ET for Mission Log Live, our weekly audience call-in show where you can share your thoughts about the latest Star Trek episodes.   Streaming FREE on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/missionlog   For more Star Trek podcasts, videos, and discussion: https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/

As we near the end of Starfleet Academy‘s inaugural season, we see real character growth in our young cadets — as well as in returning characters, including Voyager‘s Doctor. Ken and Staci empathize with Darem and Genesys trying to live up to their parents’ expectations, even if we wonder what makes a pebble identifiably Khionian. And the parallels between Sam, Tarima, and Our Town‘s Emily Gibbs hit us in all the feels, as a returning character from Discovery gives a nuanced and gracious approach to facing trauma and living in the moment. Stream the audio edition of Transporter Lock above or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Overcast, Pandora, Pocket Casts, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Podchaser, or the Internet Archive.(The post Starfleet Academy S1E07–08: Ko'Zeine & The Life of the Stars first appeared on Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcast.)

We speak with Mary Kerr about the production of Thornton Wilder's classic play "Our Town," which is being performed this weekend at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Kerr is directing the production.

After our Mission Log: Reactor review of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode 8, "The Life of the Stars," it's time to open the hailing frequencies. On this week's Mission Log Live, John and Jessica welcome callers to share their reactions to an episode that blends Thornton Wilder's Our Town with some deeply emotional Star Trek history. Listeners weigh in on the role of the humanities at Starfleet Academy, whether theater really helps the cadets process trauma, and why the story of The Doctor and SAM struck such a powerful chord. Along the way, we get thoughtful insights from fellow theater kids, teachers, and parents about how art, empathy, and storytelling shape how we understand ourselves and each other.  If you missed our Mission Log: Reactor episode covering "The Life of the Stars," be sure to check it out on YouTube for our full recap and review.   Mission Log Patrons get Mission Log: Reactor a day early! Sign up at: https://www.patreon.com/MissionLog   Then join us every Monday at 7pm PT / 10pm ET for Mission Log Live, our weekly audience call-in show where you can share your thoughts about the latest Star Trek episodes.   Streaming FREE on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/missionlog   For more Star Trek podcasts, videos, and discussion: https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/

Starfleet Academy turns trauma recovery into theater—smart therapy tool or off-model Trek? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler weigh Our Town's role, Tilly's authority shift, and Sam's 17-years-in-2-weeks reset.

Starfleet Academy turns trauma recovery into theater—smart therapy tool or off-model Trek? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler weigh Our Town's role, Tilly's authority shift, and Sam's 17-years-in-2-weeks reset. The post The Life of the Stars (SFA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton read the Coles Notes for Our Town while exploring the eighth episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, The Life of the Stars. From the dramatic return of Tilly to SAM's shutdown and the Doctor's secret trauma, the duo cover all the hot topics!   Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: DSC: "Far from Home" The Best Voyager Episodes   Join us next time as we engage with the ninth episode of Academy, 300th Night!

Amanda Hooten is the Founder and CEO of Blaze Solutions, a strategic marketing and branding firm that helps organizations clarify who they are, how they communicate, and how they grow. She's known for helping leaders and companies turn complex ideas into clear, compelling stories that build trust and drive momentum.Amanda is a strategic, people-first leader with deep experience in the defense industry — guiding programs, teams, and organizations through growth, complexity, and change.Her background blends business strategy, program execution, and financial oversight, with a strong track record of building high-performing teams and delivering results. I lead with accountability, integrity, and a focus on clarity — aligning vision with action and making sure the right people are in the right roles to thrive.Amanda holds an MBA with a focus in Accounting from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and bring over a decade of hands-on experience in program management, contract execution, and operational leadership.Whether it's standing up a new initiative, turning around a challenged program, or scaling what's already working — She's all in.Learn more about Amanda and Blaze Solutions http://www.blazesolutions.comHost/Interviewer: M. Troy Bye, Owner, Our Town with Troy Bye, a brand of the Our Town Company, LLCWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP5NjTsQ72k00C5n7ghLapAWatch on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0JwD62zXPncMeFeQdTVomHAudio only available in all other platforms where you get your podcasts.Follow us on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/our-town-w-troy-bye-50033a234/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourtownpodcast/

STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY – S01E08 “The Life of the Stars” Discovery Panel bespricht die Episode, die erst „Theaterkurs“ sagt – und dann plötzlich mit Trauma, Zeit und sehr vielen Gefühlen um die Ecke kommt. Was passiert? • Tilly steht wieder auf der Matte – und macht „Introduction to Theatre“ zur Pflichtveranstaltung. • Our Town (Thornton Wilder) wird zum Spiegel für das, was nach dem Miyazaki-Vorfall in allen weiterarbeitet. • Tarima kommt zurück – mit Neuro-Inhibitor, neuer Rolle, wenig Mitspracherecht und noch weniger Lust auf getarnte Gruppentherapie. • Sam glitcht weiter, trotz Holo-Spa – und der Weg führt nach Kasq: Zeitdilatation deluxe. • Dazu: Exzitotoxizität, Spiegelneuronen, Kressari-Tränen (ja, im Orbit gereift), klingonisches Musical-Theater und Sternzeit/Year-Logic, die man lieben kann oder hassen muss. Wichtig: Wir spoilern natürlich – also erst schauen, dann hören. Hashtags: #StarTrek #StarfleetAcademy #TheLifeOfTheStars #DiscoveryPanel #StarTrekPodcast #SylviaTilly #OurTown #ThorntonWilder #TheDoctor #Kasq

SAM is not okay, maman. In fact, no one is. Gotta call in Tilly, maman. DO a little Our Town. Emily can't come back, but Tarima can. But what if there are two ghost girls? It's a Real Life tearjerker, maman.

From the space-time weirdness of Kasq to the stage of “Our Town,” it’s a “Starfleet Academy” episode where theater helps process trauma and a certain hologram learns to love again. Oh, and Tilly shows up, reminding us why she’s a top-tier Star Trek character. Come join us in our little one-act play, or as we call it, a podcast. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

When the cadets are struggling with their trauma and Lieutenant Tilly arrives to help them through some drama, SAM glitches out and has to make an emergency trip to Kasq. But after Tarima joins the cadets and slowly learns the lesson of Our Town, SAM gets a second chance at life with the help of Dr. Mark. Why does the USS Athena have enormous windows? Which play did Caleb pick for class? What do eternals automatically get from each other? It's the episode that puts its quadra-testicles into the canon. Support the production of Greatest Trek Get a thing at podshop.biz! Sign up for our mailing list! Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde Priddy Social media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill Tilley Music by Adam Ragusea Friends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | Justice Discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media: YouTube | Instagram | Bluesky And check out these online communities run by FODs:  Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Veteran New York singer/songwriter George Usher returns to action with a new album that's been some 30 years in the making, Stevensonville. Twelve original songs, each about a citizen of the fictional town of the album is named for. Each is accompanied by a full color illustration and lyrics collected in a 12" x 12" 28-page booklet. This is a limited edition, individually numbered 12" LP vinyl pressing of 200, being released March 20 by Strothard Bulldog Productions. Stevensonville is a 12-part illustrated song-cycle that delves into the myriad goings on in its namesake locale. Each song and illustration represents a different inhabitant of Stevensonville. They sometimes reference each other in the manner of Edgar Lee Masters' Spoon River Anthology or Thornton Wilder's Our Town. The characters who people dark, repressed Stevensonville have their own very unusual and pressing issues to cope with, before they can gamble on leaving. George Usher's poetic lyrics and folk-rock and chamber pop musical settings combine with Laurie Webber's colorful, magnetic illustrations for a stunning, unique presentation. Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/0t2r3lAo89AALlzzvpmwwr?si=vdtz4wXLRKWdGjaX3IThsg social media www.Instagram.com/george.usher About Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris The Music Matters Podcast is hosted by Darrell Craig Harris, a globally published music journalist, professional musician, and Getty Images photographer. Music Matters is now available on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, and more. Each week, Darrell interviews renowned artists, musicians, music journalists, and insiders from the music industry. Visit us at: www.MusicMattersPodcast.comFollow us on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/musicmattersdh For inquiries, contact: musicmatterspodcastshow@gmail.com Support our mission via PayPal: www.paypal.me/payDarrell  voice over intro by Nigel J. Farmer          

This episode of your podcast opens in peak “we're literally on a starship” mode: live from the middle of the Atlantic with coffee, cookies, and a panel stacked like a Federation briefing room. You set the stage for Starfleet Academy Episode 8, “The Life of the Stars,” and the vibe is instantly different: not a pew-pew chapter, but an emotional ledger coming due. After the spoiler warning, the conversation locks onto the episode's mission statement: the aftermath matters. The panel highlights how the show finally leans into the trauma it previously seemed to brush past, and that choice pays off because the season has been “investing emotional currency” the whole way. The Doctor's opening monologue becomes the big neon sign here, with that Our Town “stage manager” energy used to narrate a sunrise and underline just how depressed he's become. Tarima's return is the other big emotional ignition. The panel unpacks how her reintegration is messy in a very believable way: she's back, but she's not okay, and the environment's responses often miss what she actually needs. You all peel apart the Caleb/Tarima dynamic as a collision of inexperience, trauma, and different ideas of comfort and “safety,” culminating in that debated moment where he leaves and she breaks down. One of the smartest craft choices, according to the panel, is Tilly using theater as a disguised counseling method. Bek's perspective really shines here: theater forces you into someone else's skin, lets you disassociate safely, and then hands you the mirror when you're ready. The episode's theme becomes clear: art isn't a detour from healing, it's the shuttlecraft that actually lands on the planet. As the discussion deepens, the spotlight swings to Sam and the Doctor, and the room goes quiet-loud. You all trace Sam's arc from “sunny anchor” to someone who's been carrying an old wound without language for it, and the Doctor's reactions land as both performance-flex (Picardo props all around) and character reckoning. The panel calls out how the Doctor feels “not quite there” in subtle beats, while Sam's journey starts to look like resilience training with emotional gravity. Finally, you wrap with the fun stuff that still has teeth: the prediction pool. Bubba Joe swings for the fences with Ake getting taken by the big bad by the end of Episode 9, setting up a rescue vibe for Episode 10, and the group gives it enough “feasible” to earn a little victory lap. Then the sign-off arrives in the most scientific way possible: cookies depleted = episode complete.   00:00 – Live from the Atlantic: coffee, cookies, cast-watch energy, and the episode title “The Life of the Stars” 05:57 – First-impressions round: character-focus praise vs “fundamental storytelling” nitpicks 11:54 – Spoiler siren goes off; framing the episode as aftermath processing 17:51 – The Doctor's opening monologue vibes (stage-manager / Our Town energy) 23:48 – Tarima's return: recovery, reintegration, and the weight of “what now?” 29:45 – Tilly's “theater class” as stealth counseling: why art is the delivery system 35:42 – Trauma theme sharpens: resilience, motivation, and doing the thing to get the spark back 41:39 – Cruise-context glow: watching with cast, talking Trek inside Trek (meta levels: maximum) 47:36 – Tarima/Caleb: emotional needs, mismatched coping styles, and bad timing collisions 53:33 – “Female perspective” deep dive: being labeled “too much” when you're actually wounded 59:30 – The hallway pivot: Caleb leaves, Tarima breaks, and the table debates “safety vs filling the gap” 1:05:27 – The Genesis question: jealousy, hopelessness, dependency parallels, and what Tarima thinks she can't be 1:11:24 – Sam's role as anchor: bright surface, deeper undercurrents, and the cost of not processing 1:17:21 – The Doctor's arc takes center chair: grief, love, and what's “missing” in him right now 1:23:18 – Cookies running low; Voyager-protective instincts and why this Doctor pain hits different 1:29:15 – The “hand-holding” moment and the time-jump conversation (17 years of emotional math) 1:35:12 – Sam + Doctor: the reveal that her earliest “belonging” wound traces back to him 1:41:09 – Picardo praise corner: performance details that sell “not quite there” 1:47:06 – Final takeaways: who “won” the episode, what threads feel primed for the endgame 1:53:03 – Prediction pool + send-off: Ake “taken,” rescue setup, cookies gone, two episodes left

We're back with a fresh recap and review of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 1, Episode 8, "The Life of the Stars." In this spoiler-heavy discussion, Jessica Lynn Verdi and John Champion set the stage for an episode that stretches from Thornton Wilder's Our Town to SAM's home planet and straight into some of the biggest emotional questions of the season. Trauma, time, theater, and the Doctor's growing existential crisis collide as Academy attempts to reckon with the aftermath of the Miyazaki disaster. Does art heal? Does counseling help? And what happens when a character built to observe life demands the chance to actually live it? If you'd like to watch the full video version of Mission Log: Reactor — and get it a day early — you can join us on Patreon for as little as $1. Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/MissionLog (Patrons get Reactor first thing Thursday morning!) And don't forget: Join us Mondays at 7PM PT / 10PM ET for Mission Log Live, our FREE audience call-in talkback show covering each new episode. Bring your questions, theories, agreements, disagreements — and maybe even written notes. patreon.com/missionlog   For more Star Trek podcasts, videos, and discussion: missionlogpodcast.com

We're back with a fresh recap and review of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 1, Episode 8, "The Life of the Stars." In this spoiler-heavy discussion, Jessica Lynn Verdi and John Champion set the stage for an episode that stretches from Thornton Wilder's Our Town to SAM's home planet and straight into some of the biggest emotional questions of the season. Trauma, time, theater, and the Doctor's growing existential crisis collide as Academy attempts to reckon with the aftermath of the Miyazaki disaster. Does art heal? Does counseling help? And what happens when a character built to observe life demands the chance to actually live it? If you'd like to watch the full video version of Mission Log: Reactor — and get it a day early — you can join us on Patreon for as little as $1. Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/MissionLog (Patrons get Reactor first thing Thursday morning!) And don't forget: Join us Mondays at 7PM PT / 10PM ET for Mission Log Live, our FREE audience call-in talkback show covering each new episode. Bring your questions, theories, agreements, disagreements — and maybe even written notes. patreon.com/missionlog   For more Star Trek podcasts, videos, and discussion: missionlogpodcast.com

Anthony Ha joins us to discuss the first half of the book The Best of Kim Stanley Robinson. Stories discussed: “Venice Drowned” (10:53), “Ridge Running” (19:25), “Before I Wake” (26:55), “Black Air” (34:18), “The Lucky Strike” (44:23), “A Sensitive Dependence on Initial Conditions” (55:29), “Arthur Sternbach Brings the Curveball to Mars” (1:09:15), “The Blind Geometer” (1:17:30), “Our Town” (1:25:25), “Escape from Kathmandu” (1:28:54), “Remaking History” (1:44:05). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Reynolds is the Sales and Production Manager at Apparel Lab, a custom apparel, merch, and printing studio in Madison, Alabama. In her role, Nicole keeps daily operations running smoothly by coordinating sales and production workflows, managing client orders, and ensuring that custom projects are delivered with care and precision. Known for her strong organizational skills and problem-solving mindset, she helps translate customer ideas into high-quality finished products with attention to detail and excellent service. Outside of work, Nicole fuels her energy on caffeine, creative problem solving, and local travel—especially when it involves discovering great food and craft coffee. She also enjoys spending time supporting her daughter's activities and cheering from the sidelinesLearn more about Nicole and Apparel Lab http://www.apparellab.inkHost/Interviewer: M. Troy Bye, Owner, Our Town with Troy Bye, a brand of the Our Town Company, LLCWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP5NjTsQ72k00C5n7ghLapAWatch on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0JwD62zXPncMeFeQdTVomHAudio only available in all other platforms where you get your podcasts.Follow us on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/our-town-w-troy-bye-50033a234/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourtownpodcast/

Aaron Ryan is a dedicated attorney and partner at Ryan & Rouse, LLC, a respected law firm serving Madison, Huntsville, and the broader North Alabama community. With over 18 years of legal experience, Aaron is known for his relentless advocacy, integrity, and commitment to his clients' well-being. Originally from Georgia, Aaron grew up as an accomplished athlete alongside his twin brother, learning early lessons in work ethic and discipline from his family and coaches. His upbringing—with deep family roots in rural South Carolina—instilled in him values of honor, compassion, and resilience that continue to shape his approach to law. A transformative two-year missionary assignment in rural Mexico further solidified his drive to serve others, reinforcing his belief in fairness, dignity, and community. Aaron earned his Bachelor's degree from Augusta State University and his Juris Doctor from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law. Since being admitted to the Alabama Bar in 2007, he has focused his practice on personal injury law, securing significant verdicts and settlements for clients in cases ranging from vehicle and workplace injuries to underinsured motorist claims. His legal excellence has been recognized by his peers, including being named in Best Lawyers for Personal Injury Litigation. In addition to personal injury work, Aaron handles select family law matters and is known for representing members of the Spanish-speaking community, ensuring language barriers don't stand between clients and justice. Across all his work, Aaron treats every client not just as a case—but as a person deserving of respect, clarity, and strong legal support. Timeline00:00 Start00:45 Legal Expert Interviews02:50 Aaron's Bio06:00 Choosing Legal Track12:30 Owning a Firm16:40 Billboard Attorneys21:21 Case Settlements26:00 Influencing a Jury35:15 ChatGPT Analysis of Ryan & Rouse39:07 Balancing Time, Managing Stress45:30 Divorce Cases52:10 Madison City Judge57:02 Spanish Speaking01:02:14 Game Time - Musical Memory01:18:25 Final ThoughtsLearn more about Aaron and his firm Ryan & Rouse at https://alabamalaw.comHost/Interviewer: M. Troy Bye, Owner, Our Town with Troy Bye, a brand of the Our Town Company, LLCWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP5NjTsQ72k00C5n7ghLapAWatch on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0JwD62zXPncMeFeQdTVomHAudio only available in all other platforms where you get your podcasts.Follow us on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/our-town-w-troy-bye-50033a234/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourtownpodcast/

FALLOUT star Walton Goggins takes hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante through his favorite westerns. Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode The Accountant (2001) The Apostle (1998) House of 1,000 Corpses (2003) Chrystal (2004) Miracle at St. Anna (2008) Predators (2010) Lincoln (2012) A History of Violence (2005) Citizen Kane (1941) Once Upon A Time In The West (1968) 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) The Hired Hand (1971) Easy Rider (1969) A Fistful of Dollars (1964) For A Few Dollars More (1965) The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (1967) Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) Yojimbo (1960) Seven Samurai (1954) High Noon (1952) The Hateful Eight (2015) The Cowboys (1970) King of Marvin Gardens (1972) Coming Home (1978) On Golden Pond (1981) Our Town (1940) The Long Goodbye (1973) The Wild Bunch (1969) Dillinger (1973) Wild Rovers (1971) Shane (1953) Pat Garrett & Billy The Kid (1973) The Second Civil War (1997) The President's Analyst (1967) Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) Bad Company (1972) Places in the Heart (1984) The Big Lebowski (1998) Piranha (1978) Daisy Miller (1974) The Late Show (1977) The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) Other Notable Items Our Patreon!  The Hollywood Food Coalition Fallout TV series (2024- ) Jonathan Nolan Graham Wagner Geneva Robertson-Dworet Danny McBride The Righteous Gemstones TV series (2019-25) El Compadre restaurant in Los Angeles The Academy Awards Sidney Poitier The Sundance Film Festival The Slamdance Film Festival The Shield TV series (2002-08) Michael Chiklis Hill Street Blues TV series (1981-87) The Wire TV series (2002-08) Justified TV series (2010-15) Sons of Anarchy TV series (2012-14) Vice Principals TV series (2016-17) I'm A Virgo miniseries (2023) Daniel Waters Walter Hill Gregg Toland  The White Lotus TV series (2021- ) Sam Rockwell Ron Perlman Quentin Tarantino Henry Fonda Sergio Leone Woody Strode Tom Hanks TFH Guru Roger Corman Stanley Kubrick Ennio Morricone Jason Robards Charles Bronson Claudia Cardinale Clint Eastwood John Wayne Warren Oates  Bruce Dern Peter Fonda Akira Kurosawa Masaki Kobayashi  Lee Van Cleef Luciano Vincenzoni United Artists James Bond “The Ecstasy of Gold” theme by Ennio Morricone (1966) Eli Wallach  Abbey Road Studios Tim Roth Kurt Russell Harlan Ellison Robert Duvall Ed Harris Chris Cooper Anthony Hopkins Roscoe Lee Browne Mark Rydell William Holden James Arness Alan Ladd Ernest Borgnine Bo Hopkins Ben Johnson Sam Peckinpah Harry Dean Stanton Perry Mason TV series (1957-66) The Rifleman TV series (1958-63) In The Heat of the Night TV series (1988-95) Slim Pickens Richard Boone George Stevens Alan Ladd Paramount Pictures James Coburn Our Man Flint film franchise Errol Flynn The Criterion Collection Sam Peckinpah Gillian Welch David Rollins Kris Kristofferson New Line Cinema Willie Nelson The Roxy in West Hollywood, CA Mick Jagger Robert Benton Jeff Bridges Barry Brown David Huddleston Peter Bogdanovich Art Carney  Lily Tomlin Sam Spade Brad Pitt Anthony Mann Juliette Lewis Geoffrey Lewis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leah Rise is a children's book author and storyteller, best known for Maverick A Million, a heart-centered picture book about courage, inner strength, and self-worth aimed at young readers. The story draws inspiration from her youngest son, Maverick, and carries a message encouraging children to embrace their unique gifts rather than compare themselves to others. Her work blends lyrical, poetic language with themes of emotional growth, confidence, and courage. Leah is also a mom of four adopted children, and her experiences as a parent and caregiver — including her long journey as a foster mom — deeply influence her writing. She uses storytelling as a way to help children navigate big feelings and discover resilience from within. In addition to her author work, her online presence on social platforms like Instagram highlights her roles as a storyteller, family person, and creative voice sharing moments from her life and the inspiration behind her work. Her debut book and its companion coloring book are published under Leah Rise Books and seek to support children ages roughly 4–8 with meaningful, uplifting stories. Follow Leah Rise on instagram @maverick_a_millionBuy the book here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/maverick-a-million-leah-rise/114762651000:00 Start02:30 Domain Names05:01 Leah Intro09:03 Foster Mom16:05 Wanting to be a Mother19:00 Australia23:00 The Desire to be a Foster Mom32:58 Trauma & Honesty42:25 Inspiration for Book45:50 Searching for Good51:25 Book Overiew01:02:00 Focus Groups01:12:50 Getting to know Leah01:26:40 Upcoming Guest - Mrs. Alabama01:25:15 STEM company01:35:43 Our Town Podcast IdeaHost/Interviewer: M. Troy Bye, Owner, Our Town with Troy Bye, a brand of the Our Town Company, LLC Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP5NjTsQ72k00C5n7ghLapAWatch on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0JwD62zXPncMeFeQdTVomHAudio only available in all other platforms where you get your podcasts.Follow us on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/our-town-w-troy-bye-50033a234/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourtownpodcast/

Chad Emerson is the Managing Director of Business Operations for Huntsville City Football Club (HCFC), a position he has held since September 2022. He leads local business operations, partnerships, and fan experience for the MLS NEXT Pro team, having previously served as CEO of Downtown Huntsville, Inc. for nine years. Prior to his role with Huntsville City FC, Emerson built a reputation as a key figure in urban development and community leadership: Downtown Huntsville, Inc. (DHI): Served as the founding CEO for nine years (2013–2022), where he is credited with spearheading the revitalization of Downtown Huntsville through placemaking and economic initiatives.City of Montgomery: Acted as the Director of City Development (2011–2013), overseeing commercial and residential growth.Academic Background: Previously a Professor of Law at the Thomas Goode Jones School of Law (2003–2011), specializing in property and land development. Visit the HCFC page https://www.mlsnextpro.com/huntsvillecityfc/00:00 Start01:25 Disney Doctrine to Fan Experience12:05 Ideation Process22:21 2026 Season Schedule Reveal35:00 Themed Nights40:08 Use of AI43:12 ChatGPT's thoughts on MLS Next Pro and HCFC48:50 Academy System54:05 1st Guest at the Triology Hotel57:15 Mt. Rushmore of Snacks01:01:45 ConclusionHost/Interviewer: M. Troy Bye, Owner, Our Town with Troy Bye, a brand of the Our Town Company, LLC Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP5NjTsQ72k00C5n7ghLapAWatch on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0JwD62zXPncMeFeQdTVomHAudio only available in all other platforms where you get your podcasts.Follow us on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/our-town-w-troy-bye-50033a234/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourtownpodcast/

Laurie S. Jacobson is a writer, on-and-off meditator, and certified health coach fascinated by the Buddha's teachings. A graduate of Boston University with a degree in psychology, Laurie has been practicing and promoting natural health for over 25 years. During her varied professional career, she opened and managed several health-related businesses promoting physical, mental, and spiritual health. Laurie taught yoga, meditation, nutrition, and cooking classes for people of all ages. She also authored a monthly wellness column for the publication Our Town, created and facilitated the Healthy Living Program for Somerset Hospital, and developed and hosted the segment Cooking for Health on WJAC-TV. She is the author of the book: Unexpected Awakening: 22 Days at a Buddhist Monastery Freed Me from Abuse, available in print and ebook on Amazon. Currently, she enjoys a quiet, simple life in Virginia. You can find her at: www.lauriesjacobson.com

#realconversations #publisher #journalist #Fordham #author#DiningOutJerseyShore #radiohost #JoBonannoGodsonsofSoul #chefs #culinary #food#culture #producerCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMeet TARA-JEAN McDONALD BONANO; I start this blurb off as anold sonnet. Let me count the ways that I'm beyond thrilled to interviewTara-Jean. How about she completely and wondrously changed the direction of mylife. We paved new directions in journalism here in Jersey. Endless adventuresin reporting. Recorded voices from a 1750 grave. Homelessness. Heavyweightchampion wrestlers. Abandoned psychiatric hospital. Centenarian women. Séance.Tara-Jean had a word coined about her. Ebullient. Her energy, passion,determination, talent, brilliance, and vision. I am who I am because she wasthere. And such a thrill to see her take Dining Out Jersey Shore Edition to newheights. I never grasped how a chef infuses love into their food preparation.You can tell if there is a chef in the back. Food is a culture. Tara-Jeanexplains that. Who knew? And her talent is also infused into Dining Out JerseyRadio Show. Her dreams are alive and well. And her powerful emotional words onmotherhood. Such compassion. And her marriage to Joe Bonanno. Listening to herwas purely uplifting. Yes, our memories. Yes, Tara-Jean is a Jersey Shore gift.And I savored this very special interview.” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs709 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERS   PLEASESUBSCRIBE GLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People. **TARA-JEAN McDONALD BONANNO; Publisher, ‘Dining Out JerseyShore'; Journalist; Broadcaster; Radio Host; Author; Producer; LIVE fromFreehold NJYouTube:BIO: TaraJean is a versatile journalist who has producednumerous segments for NJDiscover. Experienced in Production and Postproductionof TV Commercials, Live News Coverage, TV Entertainment Segments, and LiveTheatrical Events. She studied Communications, specializing in Marketing, atFordham University in New York City, but her passion for creativity andexpression led her beyond a Bachelor of Arts degree, where she also studiedTheatre and Performance at both Fordham and Roundabout Theatre. Her incandescentspirit ultimately led her to the stage and television in Metropolitan New Yorkas an aspiring actress. Along the way, with a few blinks of an eye, TaraJeanwas married and raising three young daughters. Next, TaraJean harnessed thatspirited energy, becoming editor of Our Town, a Monmouth County newspaper, andappearing as a TV host for local Channel 77. The next perfect fit for TaraJeanwas to channel her unlimited energy in central Jersey, working with NJ Discoveras TV Host, Reporter, Writer, and Producer. She consistently brought a specialwarmth, caring, insight, and humanity to her stories, and her reputationflourished with on-site reporting about Hurricane Sandy, homelessness and TentCity, pervasive hunger in New Jersey, and Jersey's iconic music and film scene.She is the epicenter of what's happening around the county and state. Almostevolutionary, TaraJean went on to co-host NJ Discover LIVE radio and cable TVand still manages time (quintessential juggler) to be Reporter, SpokesModel,Copywriter, Producer, Journalist, and now Editor and Lead Writer for Dining OutJersey Magazine. She is now the Publisher of Dining Out Jersey Shore Magazine. LINKS: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarajean-mcdonald-tv/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaraJeanMcDonaldDining Out Jersey Shore: diningoutjersey.com**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

Michael Sheen on the first production of his newly-formed Welsh National Theatre, Thornton Wilder's 1938 play Our Town seen through a Welsh lens. Film critic Larushka Ivan-Zadeh reacts to the Bafta nominations announced today and how they compare with last week's Oscar's list. 100 years since Laurel and Hardy united for their first film, Neil Brand discusses the comedy duo with film historian Pamela Hutchinson.And writer Patrick Charnley discusses his Cornwall-set novel This My Second Life, which came out of his experience being clinically dead for forty minutes, and his subsequent recovery from a life changing brain injury.Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Lucy Collingwood

One of the most popular guests on the podcast has been Joe Carlucci, owner of Valentina's Pizzeria & Wine Bar. Joe made his first appearance back in 2022 on episode 22 and made an instant impact with the audience. He came back for two more episodes to have Joe update Troy on the progress of his new store and it also seemed only fitting to have Joe join Troy for the big milestone 100th episode. In this episode, we focus on a fundraiser to support January "Human Trafficking Awareness Month". The fundraiser was in connection with Destiny Rescue group out of Indiana. Why is this subject so controversial? Troy and Joe discuss this and many other things to include a secret plan for perhaps another restaurant in the not so distant future.For more information on Joe and Valentina's visit https://valentinaspizzeria.comHost/Interviewer: M. Troy Bye, Owner, Our Town with Troy Bye, a brand of the Our Town Company, LLC 00:00 Start02:00 Getting Portnoy's Attention06:50 Valentina's Update10:00 Coke or Pepsi16:00 Pepsi of Decatur Customer Service20:58 Joe's New Book24:04 Human Trafficking Awareness Month32:13 Prior Episodes on Trafficking37:10 Why No Focus/Attention/Interest on this Topic43:08 Alarming Stats50:02 Concerning Current Events01:04:14 Fundraiser with Destiny Rescue01:07:15 New Restaurant?Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP5NjTsQ72k00C5n7ghLapAWatch on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0JwD62zXPncMeFeQdTVomHAudio only available in all other platforms where you get your podcasts.Follow us on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/our-town-w-troy-bye-50033a234/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourtownpodcast/

Samantha "Sam I Am" Imker is both the program director and music director at ZYP 104.3. She is also a part of the morning "The Mojo Radio Show" and then hosting her own show at Nash Icon 93.3.   She has come along way in the radio business after starting as just a ZYP listener over a decade ago.  This was Sam's second appearance on the podcast in which she appeared in EP 43. In this episode, Sam I Am gives some great insight into the business of the running a radio station, working with music labels, and balancing the demands on her time and attention. Episode Timeline:  00:00 Start 04:39 4 year Journey08:57 Becoming Program Director12:27 First in Music17:42 Lasting Career Advice33:02 DJ Primetime 25637:51 Madison Street Festival42:52 ZYP Truck49:41 Who are the Listeners?56:53 Musical Memory Lane1:04:59 Parade Style01:10:31 Mount Rushmore of SnacksFor more information on 104.3 ZYP: https://www.wzyp.com For more information on Nash Icon 93.3 https://www.933nashicon.com  Host/Interviewer: M. Troy Bye, Owner, Our Town with Troy Bye, a brand of the Our Town Company, LLC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP5NjTsQ72k00C5n7ghLapASpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0JwD62zXPncMeFeQdTVomHAudio only available in all other platforms where you get your podcasts.

Send us a text5-Minute Parenting welcomes a Dad to the show today! Jeff Hamilton is a pastor, coach, and the founder of Dad Academy, a 7-session innovative workshop that aims to help men build a personalized 'Dad Plan' rooted in biblical values. In this episode, Jeff shares about his passion for reaching dads; talks about how dads can work together successfully with their child's mother to bring out the best in their child; covers the importance of open-ended questions about emotions and experiences for healthy communication with their kids, and much more!You'll also hear about his new book Dad Academy: Raising Courageous, Capable, Confident Kids!Jeff Hamilton is a pastor, coach, and consultant, but the roles he loves the most is as a husband to Jayme, and dad to his adult kids. The Hamiltons have had the privilege of serving families for over 35 years in pastoral ministry. Jeff is passionate about encouraging men and equipping people to live purposeful lives.  As a contributor to the National Center for Fatherhood and podcasts such as Trinity Broadcasting Network's “Our Town,” Jeff brings a compelling perspective to conversations about faith, family, and leadership.Dad Academy Book: https://www.dadacademy.info/bookWebsite: https://www.dadacademy.info/ Book 3 in the Questions for Kids picture book series is now available! Check out Guess Why God Made the Rainbow on Amazon or your favorite book retailer!

This weeks' guest is Megan Nivens-Tannett, Founder & CEO, Flourish Consulting Services. Megan is also the host of the SheBoss podcast, in which stories of phenomenal women from across the state making BIG impacts in their communities are shared. In this episode she chronicles her family's history with cancer and a tough, brave decision she made to avoid her own cancer diagnosis. Megan's background ranges from working in non-profit to multi-million-dollar organizations, engaging in digital marketing, public relations, strategic communications, business development, and more.Prior to starting Flourish in 2018, she served as Vice President for Huntsville-based startup accelerator The Foundry; prior to that, she served as the Director of Digital Marketing for Internet of Thigs (IoT) tech firm, Synapse Wireless. In addition, she held various roles with leading Advertising firm McCann Erickson, where she managed marketing and public affairs for their client, the U.S. Army, for both USAREC and ROTC Commands. In this episode, she details the work she is doing now serving on the boards of the Madison CEO non-profit and Fantasy Theatre.Prior to that, she served as the Executive Director for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, where she opened the first office in North Alabama.Megan's passion is people and finding solutions to problems – whether it's mentoring students, guiding non-profits, helping her kid's maneuver life's challenges, or working with clients to determine areas for growth and overall success.In addition to managing her business, she volunteers her time, including serving as a mentor for the Madison, AL CEO high school program, being an active student mentor through the University of Central Florida (go Knights!), serves as a business coach for The Catalyst Center for Business and Entrepreneurship, volunteers as a communications committee member for Semper Fi, speaks at various events to educate and inform about the public relations/marketing/communications field and was most recently chosen for Leadership of Greater Huntsville's Flagship 35 class.00:00 Start02:40 Megan Background03:38 Praise of Ranae Bartlett10:48 Getting Involved Locally16:11 Invisible MO20:54 Differences in Kids24:55 Madison CEO Program28:57 Do Children Need College?41:46 Collaboration in North Alabama43:58 Personal Injury Lawyers Discussion53:10 Megan's Husband Joining Flourish01:00:58 Cancer, Family History01:10:13 Double Mastectomy01:23:17 Role Model?01:31:34 Function Health01:37:18 The Quick 6For more information visit https://flourishconsultingservices.comHost/Interviewer: M. Troy Bye, Owner, Our Town w/ Troy ByeSpotify Channel: ⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3QtpT8z⁠⁠ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@ourtownpodcastAudio available on all platforms - just search for "Our Town Podcast" Follow us on social media: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/41rlgTt ⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/ourtownpodcast ⁠⁠Instagram: h⁠⁠ttps://www.instagram.com/ourtownpodcast/⁠

EP 123 | Rachel Sullivan is the Founder of Solid Ground Counseling Center in Madison, AL. Rachel and her staff of therapists, counselors, and clinicians are providing much needed services to North Alabama residents to cope with the unprecedented stresses and difficulties of this time in history in which we live. Born and raised in rural Illinois, Rachel's story is another great journey of growing up the 2nd of 6 children, serving her country in the Army, working herself through college, and then moving to Alabama and starting Solid Ground Counseling Center, which just celebrated its 8th year. Rachel is an inspiration and her life's experiences uniquely qualify her as the perfect person to found her counseling center.Rachel is desperate to have people understand Mental Health00:00 Start01:19 EP 37 Recap02:34 Grandchildren06:34 Hannah and Tornado08:40 Credential Success13:57 Importance of Psychology16:49 Neurodivergence18:57 Elizabeth the godsend!22:08 Importance of Diagnosis26:44 Neurotypical29:12 CPTSD32:53 Trends35:50 Rachel's Staff and Therapy Types44:44 Proper Time and Focus on Counseling50:27 Building the Network58:13 Mindful Roots01:07:33 Inspiration for Mindful Roots01:20:08 The Quick 6For more information visit https://solidgroundmadison.comHost/Interviewer: M. Troy Bye, Owner, Our Town w/ Troy ByeSpotify Channel: ⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3QtpT8z⁠⁠ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@ourtownpodcastAudio available on all platforms - just search for "Our Town Podcast" Follow us on social media: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/41rlgTt ⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/ourtownpodcast ⁠⁠Instagram: h⁠⁠ttps://www.instagram.com/ourtownpodcast/⁠

Send us a textIn this episode of the Treasures of Our Town podcast, hosts Joshua and Craig reflect on their experiences over the past year, sharing personal stories, family updates, and insights into their podcasting journey. They discuss the unique towns and quirky attractions they've explored, engage with their listeners through patron submissions, and celebrate the growth and achievements of their podcast. The conversation highlights the importance of community, family, and the joy of discovering hidden treasures across America. In this engaging conversation, Craig and JJ explore a variety of themes related to travel, geocaching, and unique roadside attractions. They discuss the excitement of March Madness, memorable experiences from the Texas Challenge, and the underrated charm of St. Louis. The duo also delves into quirky topics like the Boring Town Challenge and the whimsical Uranus, Missouri. They reflect on the largest geocaching event in Morgantown, the unique Porcelain Pilgrimage, and the fun of navigating block parties. The conversation wraps up with insights on full-time travel, discovering small towns, and a spooky exploration of the most haunted webcam in America, along with behind-the-scenes details of their GIFF film.Texas Challenge VideoHaunted Library Video Support the showFacebookInstagramYoutube

12-15-2025. "HO! HO! HOLLYWOOD: SANTA CLAUSE IN CLASSIC CINEMA" (118) Long before special effects, CGI snowstorms, and big-budget holiday franchises, it fell to a small but memorable group of performers to embody the warmth, wonder, and whimsy of old St. Nick. Ever wonder about the actors who were called upon to portray Santa Claus in film and TV? These classic Santas weren't just men in red suits — they were character actors, vaudevillians, radio veterans, and Hollywood workhorses who brought their own unique spark to the role, shaping how generations of moviegoers came to imagine Father Christmas. From the twinkle-eyed charmers to the unexpectedly gruff curmudgeons, from the iconic to the nearly forgotten, we're unwrapping the stories behind the earliest portrayals that turned Santa into a cinematic tradition. So settle in with a mug of something warm, hang your stocking, and join us as we explore the jolly, joyful, and sometimes surprisingly complex history of Hollywood's first Santas. SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IBDB.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Ivanhoe (1913); Scrooge (1913); Santa Claus (1912), starring Leedham Bantok; 20th Century Fox Hour: Miracle on 34th Street (1955); starring Teresa Wright, Joseph Cotten, & Thomas Mitchell; Shadow of a Doubt (1943), starring Joseph Cotten & Teresa Wright;  Stagecoach (1939), starring John Wayne, Claire Trevor, & Thomas Mitchell; It's a Wonderful Life (1946), starring James Stewart, Donna Reed, & Thomas Mitchell; Gone With The Wind (1939), starring Vivien Leigh & Clark Gable; Theodora Goes Wild (1936), starring Irene Dunne; Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), starring James Stewart & Jean Arthur; Our Town (1940), starring Martha Scott & Henry Fonda; High Noon (1952), starring Gary Cooper & Grace Kelly; Wild Flowers (1943), starring José Elias Moreno; Santa Claus (1959), starring José Elias Moreno; Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964), staring John Call; Fearless Fagan (1952), staring Janet Leigh & Keenan Wynn;  Boots Malone (also 1952), starring William Holden Don't Bother to Knock (1952), starring Marilyn Monroe & Richard Widmark; The Long, Long Trailer (1954), starring Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz; The Anderson Tapes (1971), starring Sean Connery & Dyan Cannon; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Town hits Echuca as Paul Murray takes the show on the road with big guests, discusses global airbus recall and ‘Big Australia’ keeps getting bigger. Plus, a look inside the great Aussie beer shed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marshall began creating his catchy, harmonically thick rock tunes in the early '80s with six major label albums, but went indie in the '90s to record four more as well as several EPs and live collections. We discuss "Stranger and Stranger," newly reworked for From the Hellhole (2025), "Right On Time" from Jaggedland (2009), "Fantastic Planet of Love" from Life's Too Short (1991), and we conclude by listening to Our Town" from Field Day (1983). Intro: "Someday, Someway" from Marshall Crenshaw (1982). More at marshallcrenshaw.com. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music at nakedlyexaminedmusic.com. Support us at patreon.com/nakedlyexaminedmusic. Sponsors: Go to surfshark.com/nakedly or use code nakedly at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN. Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance; connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/nem.

It's not the first time that the Northwest Classical Theatre Collaborative has performed at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility, the state’s only women’s prison. But the November performances of the Greek tragedy “Elektra” does mark the first time that the play has been selected and performed by the women in custody themselves. Patrick Walsh is the executive artistic director of the Northwest Classical Theatre Collaborative. He and production manager Lyndsay Hogland co-facilitated the theatre project, which began in March. After the women signed up for the theatre program, they were given four classic plays to consider: “Elektra,” “Three Sisters,” “Our Town”  and “Measure for Measure.” After reading and discussing all the plays over many weeks, the women finally chose “Elektra” and began rehearsals in May. The show opened on Friday, Nov. 14, with one other public performance on Nov. 21, as well as two separate shows for the women in custody. We’re joined by Walsh and Hogland to learn more about the impact of the program and performances, along with two of the actors at Coffee Creek: Nistasha Tate plays Elektra, and Fahlynn Nix is the assistant stage manager and also plays the part of Aegisthus.

Tread Perilously's month of backdoor pilots turns the spotlight on, arguably, the most successful backdoor pilot ever made: an episode of Diff'rent Strokes called "The Girls School." When the dorm mother at Eastlake quits over an argument with the headmaster, Mrs. Garrett volunteers to help Kimberly make costumes for the upcoming play. Once at the school, Mrs. Garrett meets some of Kimberly's classmates who live at the dorm, including Blair Warner, Dorothy "Tootie" Ramsey, Nancy Olson, and Molly Parker. If this sounds like an episode of The Facts of Life, that's because it is. The first episode, to be precise, even if it's not quite right. Paul Pakler joins Erik and Justin for another Facts of Life discussion. The trio marvel at the choice to spin Mrs. Garrett off after just 20 episodes of Diff'rent Strokes. Justin and Paul also break down just how uncomfortable the premise of Diff'rent Strokes really is ... and that's before Erik reiterates that they will never talk about that one two-parter. The off-screen dramas are also discussed and the "pleasant chuckle" theory of sitcom writing is once again on display. The third Fanning sister is revealed. The absence of Natalie Green is quite noticeable. Erik points out the most labored "men can't cook" joke. Paul notices Arnold and Willis still go to public school, Justin argues the Blair in this episode is not the real Blair Warner, and Molly Ringwald's character gets re-examined through a 2025 lens. Also, the truth about Our Town is revealed.

The Daily Quiz - Art and Literature Today's Questions: Question 1: Which author wrote 'The Robots of Dawn'? Question 2: Which author wrote 'Runaway'? Question 3: From which London railway station does Harry Potter catch the Hogwart's Express? Question 4: Which piece of written work starts with the line 'The sky above the port was the color of television, tuned to a dead channel.'? Question 5: "Our Town" is a play by whom? Question 6: Which author wrote 'The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle'? Question 7: In poetry, what is the name for a 4-line stanza? Question 8: Which author wrote 'Conan canonical works'? Question 9: Which author wrote 'Skeleton Crew'? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Town hits Belconnen as Paul Murray takes the show on the road with big guests, Albanese jets to Malaysia and South Korea for key summits. Plus, Labor pushes ahead with Australia’s first national environment watchdog.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phil and David are thrilled to welcome Academy Award-winner Brie Larson ("Room") and former Milk Bar culinary director Courtney McBroom to the "Naked Lunch" room to celebrate their new book, "Party People: A Cookbook For Creative Celebrations," published by Penguin Random House on October 21st. This is a sweet and satisfying conversation serving up tasty topics like mixed feelings about ice cream, favorite international frankfurters, dream party guests in world history, the psychology of theme parties, the best party music, "The Bear," Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" and favorite food scenes in movies. To order Brie and Courtney's book, go here. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

Collaboration Lessons from Theatre Directors That Apply to Any Creative Project with Stacy Zuberi, Sara Ruiz, Basil Rodericks, and Andy Reiff. What can a directing class teach us about creativity, leadership, and the art of telling stories that connect? In this episode of Your Creative Mind, Izolda Trakhtenberg sits down with fellow directors Basil Rodericks, Andy Reiff, Sara Ruiz, and Stacy Zuberi to share lessons from their time training with master teacher Karen Kohlhaas. You'll hear how working on plays like Sweet Bird of Youth, A Streetcar Named Desire, Mala Hierba, and The Revolutionists shaped their vision, sharpened their communication, and strengthened their confidence as creative leaders. If you want practical strategies for directing theatre, leading collaborative projects, or building a more mindful creative practice, this conversation is full of insights you can put to work in your own life. Andy Reiff Andy Reiff is a director and costume designer. Most recently, Andy directed and designed the costumes for Sugar and Salt as part of the Circle Theater Festival, produced by RJ Theatre and The Actor Launchpad. Directing credits include: Anton Goes to Heaven (?) at Theater for the New City. Costume design: The Fundamentalist (Theaterlab), My Name is Susan (Scandinavian American Theater Company), Miracle of the Danube (Philipstown Depot Theatre), Expression of Regret (Philipstown Depot Theatre). Film: "Down the Shore", "Gender Studies", "Goodboy", "Egg", "Lifted" for Gucci and Garage magazine. Styling credits include music videos, editorial projects, red carpet styling for Tony nominee Max Vernon for the opening of KPOP on Broadway and Ben Levi Ross for the premiere of Tick, Tick…Boom!. Andy is passionate about creating opportunities for trans actors onstage. For three years, Andy has been working towards directing and playing Sally Bowles in Cabaret, which you can follow at @prairieoysterclub. @andyreiff andyreiff.com   Basil Rodericks Basil Rodericks trained with John Basil at the American Globe Conservatory Theatre, where he performed for more than ten seasons. He later continued classical work with unShout the Noise (Tricia Mancuso Parks) under Ron Canada and as a member of Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre Company. Favorite roles: Othello, Iago, Claudius, the Ghost, Lord Capulet, Oberon, and the King of France. Recent: Langston Hughes in Harlem to Moscow: A Soviet Film on Negro Life as Told by Langston Hughes and Bill in PINK, both by Alle Mims under David Henry Hwang/Columbia U.. Directing: Kindergarten Confidential (Debbie Goodstein), The Wanderer (David Glover), and Pecking Order (59E59). Basil served as an evaluator for Hedgepig's “Expand the Canon” initiative and a nominator for The Drama League. An accomplished theatrical photographer, he teaches photography at a South Bronx high school. basilrodericks.com Currently: 2nd Murder, Soho Shakes at the Flea Oct 9-Nov 1. Tix: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2nd-murderer    Sara Ruiz Sara Ruiz is a director, producer, writer, actor and activist from the San Fernando Valley. In 2020, she graduated with degrees in Political Science and Theatre from CSU Channel Islands. Since she was in high school her passions have been making politics and policy more accessible through the use of theatre and film. She believes that the arts can be used as a tool to break down barriers in the political world. Previously, she served as President of Ventura based theatre company, Unity Theatre Collective and is a founding member of Sana Sana Productions, a guerilla theatre and film production company based in LA. Currently she is Co-Directing "Everybody" by Brandon Jacobs Jenkins at CSU Channels Islands alongside her former Professor Laura Covault. Her past directing credits include: Asteroid Belt by LM Feldman, Collective Rage: a Play in 5 Betties by Jen Silverman, (un)American Activities, Sana Sana's first original short film, Mi Cielo, an original radio play, and a handful of staged readings.   Stacy Zuberi Stacy Zuberi has been acting since 2020. She has been in several short films and community plays. Her most recent stage productions were playing Mary in City Jail, Lorna in Surviving Grace and Mrs. Soames in Our Town. She has also been the director of Walnut Springs Middle School Drama Club since 2023. This past year they produced Shrek jr., the musical. In her spare time she loves hiking and biking and playing with her grandkids. https://www.instagram.com/zuberistacy/   Izolda Trakhtenberg Izolda Trakhtenberg is a director and playwright whose work spans stage and screen. Many moons ago, she directed Pam Gems' Dusa, Fish, Stas, Vi on a 50.00 budget. She also created original projects including the One-Minute Movies community short film series. With NASA, she wrote, directed, and produced award-winning films such as Breathable: A Story of Air Quality and Touch the Earth, along with over 30 films on Earth's biomes. As a playwright, her work has been featured in festivals across the USA, including Expiration Date at the 29 Palms Festival and Perhaps, Maybe? at Gi60. She is the creator of the If She Had Lived play cycle, exploring untold women's stories. She's currently writing three books, two plays, and a musical. She's also the president of the Tri-state New York chapter of Sisters in Crime, crime writers organization. Connect with Izolda Get exclusive content and bonus podcast episodes when you join my Patreon. Website: https://IzoldaT.com BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/izoldat.bsky.social. 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Paul Murray takes Our Town live to Western Sydney for a jam packed special, from waterslides and indoor skydiving to sports cars and aqua golf. Plus, local food award finalists and an exclusive look inside the new Western Sydney Airport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Suburb is a re-telling of Thornton Wilder's play Our Town. The play takes place in suburban Skokie, Illinois, 1977, where two families, one Jewish, one agnostic, deal with the approaching Nazi march coming through town and the love between their children in a dangerous time.Our Suburb will have performances at the Rosendale Theatre starting on Thursday September 18th and run through Sunday September 21st. You can go to rosendaletheatre.org for more details and ticket information.

In this episode of Chronicles, Luca discusses Our Town by Thornton Wilder. He explores the play's function as a time capsule, and its themes of mundane beauty, life, and death.

Paul Murray takes Our Town live to Hobart where he explores the city and meets locals, he tastes Tasmania’s best seafood and speaks with One Nation’s Lee Hanson. Plus, gives three $2000 Harvey Norman vouchers to locals making a difference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, I'm thrilled to announce my interview with Tony winner Will Brill, who will be starring in MEET THE CARTOZIANS off-Broadway this fall. Tune in to hear some of the stories of his legendary career, including the unique process of creating STEREOPHONIC, moving the show from Playwrights Horizons to Broadway, being part of the Tonys campaign, why the response to OKLAHOMA surprised him, the cosmic alignment of A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD, dealing with different audience interactions during OUR TOWN, finding success on TV with FELLOW TRAVELERS, James Lapine's fearlessness in shaping ACT ONE, how Tony Shalhoub scripted gibberish, the meta experience of starring in ILLYRIA at the Public Theater, his method of memorizing lines, playing Shakespeare on screen, co-starring with David Cromer in UNCLE VANYA, a guiding quote from Uta Hagen, the mythology around alcoholism in theater, what he learned from James Earl Jones during YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU, and so much more. Don't miss this in-depth conversation with one of Broadway's brightest stars.

Chances are, you know Richard Thomas as John-Boy on The Waltons. Or maybe you saw him more recently in his many-episode arcs on shows like The Americans and Ozark. You might’ve even seen him on Broadway in Our Town or as Atticus Finch in the tour of To Kill a Mockingbird. He’s in town doing the very first authorized production of Mark Twain Tonight! since Hal Holbrook died. And John Jeremiah Sullivan has won the Pushcart Prize, two National Magazine Awards, and a Guggenheim Fellowship. His essay “Twain Dreams: The Enigma of Samuel Clemens” ran in the 175th anniversary issue of Harpers. This hour, Thomas and Sullivan join us to talk Twain. GUESTS: John Jeremiah Sullivan: A writer, musician, and editor Richard Thomas: An Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated actor The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe, Robyn Doyon-Aitken, Betsy Kaplan, Cat Pastor, Dylan Reyes, and Chion Wolf contributed to this show, parts of which originally aired February 4, 2015; September 14, 2023; and June 5, 2024, in a different form.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.