Podcasts about Painting

The Florida Department of Environmental "Protection" refuses to investigate a Key West utility company that has been injecting waste water underground only to have it surface elsewhere.Everyone knows 1980s PBS TV painter Bob Ross, but most people don't associate him with Florida. Ross was born, raised, lived and died in Central Florida. The Bob Ross Art Workshop & Gallery in New Smyrna Beach is open to the public and carries on his legacy. Our guest this episode, Nicholas Hankins, carries on Ross' legacy through a new version of Ross' "Joy of Painting" TV show.Ross mostly painted woodland and mountain scenes, but he did paint Florida on the show one time.

In part one we talk about the RADICAL difference in the popular Army List Dispositions these last couple of weeks.  Purge the Foe was way at the top of the … Read More

This week, we discuss Ray being a cry baby about his new cubicle. Plus, we dive into the idea of bringing back the AUAA, where we're joined by our very own play-by-play guy, Dan Gardella!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before FasterHouse. Before FasterFreedom. Before any of the businesses Sam and Lucas run today — there was Budget Painting.Five summers. Two broke college kids. One ladder. And more near-death experiences than either of them care to admit.In this episode, Sam Primm and Lucas pull back the curtain on the business that started it all. Budget Painting was never supposed to be a real company. It was a way to make beer money, avoid a normal summer job, and have some flexibility during college. What they didn't realize at the time was that five summers of running a scrappy little painting business would teach them every single skill they now use to run a $50M+ real estate operation.

After weeks of hearing from builders, electricians, plumbers, painters, and kitchen designers, we're wrapping up our Trade Secrets series by looking back at the advice that stuck with us the most.In this season finale, we revisit the biggest lessons from the experts, share the top renovation tips they'll be taking into every future project, and reveal what they think homeowners should prioritise if they want a smoother, less stressful renovation. What we cover The decisions you need to make earlier than you think  Where it's worth spending more - and where you can save your money  Why communication is the secret to a smoother renovation  The biggest mistakes homeowners make time and time again  The advice that surprised us most from this season's trade experts  Our own biggest renovation lessons after multiple projects  What's coming next for the podcast Key takeaways Understand the renovation process before you begin  Invest in the things that are difficult to change later  Don't rush to furnish or finish everything at once  Ask questions and attend every important site walkthrough  Design your home around the way you actually live, not someone else's Pinterest board We'll also be taking a short break during August while we recharge. We'll be re-sharing some of our most popular renovation episodes throughout the month before returning in September with brand-new episodes.And we'd love your input.Should we bring back more trades? Or would you like to hear from architects, quantity surveyors, interior designers, mortgage experts and other professionals involved in the renovation process? Or anything else?? Let us know below!Follow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines

Download your free Painter Growth training here: https://learn.paintergrowth.com/grow-v1?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=grow-v1If you're new here, my name is Mike Gore-Hickman. I'm the founder of Painter Growth, a coaching company that helps painting contractors build real businesses instead of just running jobs.We've worked with over 1,500 painting contractors. Our clients range from guys doing $300K a year to teams pushing past $5M. Our coaches are real painting business owners who built seven-figure companies themselves. Not theory guys.Here's how I got here.Early 20s: Running my own painting business. Couldn't close jobs. Underbidding everything. Painters showed up stoned. Spilled paint on driveways. Painted houses the wrong color. I fell off a ladder. Ended my first year with a $20,000 tax bill I couldn't pay.Still early 20s: Almost quit. Didn't. Got obsessed with systems, sales, and getting help. I hired my first business coach, fixed the chaos & hit over $200K a month in sales before I turned 24.Mid-20s: Followed my girlfriend (now wife) to a new city. Shut the painting business down. Took a job in SaaS. Spent five years helping grow a software company from scratch to nearly $10M a year. That's where I learned how to build and scale an online business.During COVID: My two worlds collided. Running a painting business plus scaling software companies. I launched a side hustle that pulled both together. It became Painter Growth.October 2021: Launched with an MVP and $10 a day in Facebook ads. No money. No clients. No connections.End of 2021: Signed my first 10 clients. Eight got massive results. That was all the proof I needed.Late 2022: Brought on Jesse, my partner and CFO. Hired our first coach and first VA. Reinvested everything back into the business.2023 and beyond: Built a team of nearly 50, including seven-figure painting business owners coaching full time.We became an official Sherwin-Williams partner and we're the exclusive coaching program referred by them.We we're named PCA 2026 Partner of the Year.You don't need to be a good painter to build a great painting business. You need to be a good business owner who hires good painters. Most contractors never make that switch. We help them make it.What I'm focused on right now: AI and systems. We're building AI-powered tools inside Painter Growth, including a bookkeeping assistant and a proposal generator. The contractors who figure this out early are going to pull ahead.I'm still building. Still figuring things out. But I'm doing it alongside 1,500 contractors who are all in the middle of their own fight to build something real.If you're in that fight, you're in the right place.Never quit,MikeGet a FREE Painting Business Growth Session. In 30 minutes, we'll build you a custom plan to grow → https://learn.paintergrowth.com/book-your-call-1?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=booking*Painter Growth content is for educational purposes only. Results vary. Individual outcomes depend on the effort, situation, and decisions of each business owner.*

Meena Hasan (born 1987, NYC) received her B.A. from Oberlin College in 2009 and her MFA from Yale School of Art in 2013, where she won the Carol Schlosberg Memorial Prize for Painting. In 2010, she was awarded the Terna Prize Affiliated Fellowship at the American Academy in Rome and in 2025 she was an artist-in-residence in the Winter TNT Residency hosted by Transmitter and Tiger Strike Asteroid Galleries in NYC. She has participated in group exhibitions at the Kristen Lorello Gallery, NYC, Klaus von Nichtssagend Gallery, NYC, Center for Book Arts, NYC, The Stedelijk Museum, Den Bosch, The Netherlands, Deitch Projects, NYC, Nathalie Karg Gallery, New York, NY, the 2022 New England Triennial at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum and Fruitlands Museum and at BRIC Arts and Media in Downtown Brooklyn in Spring of 2023 among others. Recent two-person and solo exhibitions have been shown at The Old Stone House of Brooklyn, NY, Main Window, Dumbo with Deanna Evans Projects, NYC, and Stowaway Gallery, Los Angeles, CA all in 2025. Meena has taught Painting at Rutgers University – Newark, Pratt Institute’s Painting MFA program, the School of Visual Arts at Boston University and Studio in a School, NYC. She is currently the Graduate Program Director and Associate Professor in Painting at RISD, Providence and lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. Meena Hasan, jaali 1 (after matisse’s seated odalisque with haiti textile, 1926) acrylic, Flashe, Okawara paper, Tyvek, image transfer, copper pipe, climbing rope, carabiners, 85 x 40 inches Meena Hasan, jaali 1 (detail, after matisse’s seated odalisque with haiti textile, 1926) acrylic, Flashe, Okawara paper, Tyvek, image transfer, copper pipe, climbing rope, carabiners, 85 x 40 inches Meena Hasan, Terrible Beauty, at Main Window Dumbo, Was On View: June 5 – August 20, 2025, 1 Main Street, Brooklyn, NY Meena Hasan, Terrible Beauty (Detail), at Main Window Dumbo, Was On View: June 5 – August 20, 2025, 1 Main Street, Brooklyn, NY

Ever felt watercolor painting was too complicated to start? Learn how quick-setup kits, travel-friendly tools, and guided instruction make mindful watercolor accessible for total beginners, with real science showing measurable stress relief and mental health benefits.Info: https://tobioskits.com/products/watercolor-kit Tobio's Kits City: Fort Lauderdale Address: 3833 Powerline Road Website: https://tobioskits.com/ Phone: +1 (305) 257-6512 Email: info@tobioshop.com

Cathy and Todd discuss the most recent summer blockbuster, The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan’s take on Homer’s epic and why a 2,700-year-old story about identity, home, and longing still hits just as hard today. From the Cyclops to the Sirens to Circe, they trace the myths and monsters and what those stories still reveal about who we are, and why the humanities matter to a thriving culture. It’s also a conversation about disguise and belonging, and why it’s so hard to come home when the choices of war change the world and leave shame behind. Subscribe to Cathy's weekly Zen Moment and upgrade to hear a weekly Zen Moment podcast hosted by Cathy and Todd! Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy's Substack Order Restoring our Girls Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. This week's sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys Other Ways to Support Us Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook Buy and leave a review for Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World

Before FasterHouse. Before FasterFreedom. Before any of the businesses Sam and Lucas run today — there was Budget Painting.Five summers. Two broke college kids. One ladder. And more near-death experiences than either of them care to admit.In this episode, Sam Primm and Lucas pull back the curtain on the business that started it all. Budget Painting was never supposed to be a real company. It was a way to make beer money, avoid a normal summer job, and have some flexibility during college. What they didn't realize at the time was that five summers of running a scrappy little painting business would teach them every single skill they now use to run a $50M+ real estate operation.Freebies-Get our funding sources - www.fasterfreedomcapital.comLearn to flip real estate with a full time job - https://flip.fasterfreedom.com/live

Struggling to let go of an underperforming employee? Hate conflict as a leader? This episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast is for you.Host Chris Moore, founder of Elite Business Advisors, breaks down the 3 HR systems every painting contractor needs to manage employees, protect their business, and avoid costly legal exposure — before termination ever becomes necessary.Why This Matters:·       A single unemployment claim can cost employers an average of $4,200 — and $10,000+ if it drags out·       Claims stay on your record for 3 years and typically raise your rates·       Poor documentation opens the door to wrongful termination lawsuits, even when letting go of reasonable peopleThe 3 Systems You Need:·       Employee Handbook — the documented standard for behavior, attendance, drug/alcohol policy, and grounds for termination, signed by every employee·       Written Warnings & a 3-Strike Process — what to include in every write-up to protect yourself and set clear expectations·       A Termination Process That Protects You — how to conduct terminations privately, professionally, and with proper documentationChris explains why documentation — not just the reason for termination — is what wins or loses unemployment hearings, and how a clear 3-strike system means no employee is ever blindsided.If you're a painting company owner ready to lead with structure instead of avoidance, this episode gives you the systems to do it right.

On this episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon discuss what it means to go "Full Ball Sack" in the hobby.Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplasticSupport the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plasticFollow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjonFollow Scott: https://www.youtube.com/miniacJoin the FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/395664561386239/Listen to the audio versions: http://www.trappedunderplastic.com/On patreon, we offer our patron's the ability to submit topics for us to discuss during a podcast, you get an extended version of the podcast, and you can submit miniatures for us to critique during an episode!TUP PartnersSteamforged Games:https://steamforged.com/The Army Painter:https://thearmypainter.com/Red Grass Games:redgrasscreative.comIwata:https://www.iwata-airbrush.com/Game Envy:https://gameenvy.net/Monument Hobbies:https://monhob.com/TUPhttps://www.twitch.tv/monument_hobbiesRelevant LinksMeeple-A-Thon:https://meepleathon.com/GenCon:https://www.gencon.com/Ninjon's 30 Minute Mini Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cwx9qy6Iwn0Miniac Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgdTupFGGQYNinjon Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZwLrD__0o8Patreon Mini Critique - black_lab_minis:https://www.instagram.com/p/DIsv0fLy778/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3DExtended Portion LinksScott's Mini Pick - Arnau Lazaro:https://www.puttyandpaint.com/projects/884321-wendyJon's Mini Pick - moses.yao.9:https://www.instagram.com/p/DaLOdK4jH5o/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&img_index=500:00 Start01:23 Preamble Ramble16:21 TUP Partners (Part One)17:37 Hobby Update32:59 Patreon Mini Critique38:25 TUP Partners (Part Two)40:16 Topic Discussion01:16:13 After PartySupport the showSupport the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplasticSupport the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plasticFollow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjonFollow Scott: https://www.youtube.com/miniacJoin the FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/395664561386239/Listen to the audio versions: http://www.trappedunderplastic.com/

Rebecca from Zellers Painting already hit last year's total sales with months left on the calendar — she's basically doubled the business. But growth exposed the cracks: estimating that isn't dialed in, a brand-new salesperson she can't cleanly hand pricing to, and a $200K operation still being run off an Excel sheet.In this live Business Breakthrough, Tanner walks her through the fixes: using production rates and square-footage pricing (validated by consistent job costing), why the two biggest levers in any business are money and time, and the exact system stack to get her out of the weeds — Quo for phone and missed-call auto-responses, Slack for team communication, and DripJobs job scheduling for visibility and automatic customer updates.If you're a contractor who's growing fast and feeling your systems start to break, this one's a blueprint.⏱️ Chapters00:00 The two biggest levers: money & time01:22 Meet Rebecca — Zellers Painting02:45 The estimating problem after hiring a salesperson04:30 Production rates & square-footage pricing06:45 Job costing: how to know your pricing is right10:00 What else isn't systemized? The real bottleneck12:00 Running a $200K business on a spreadsheet14:45 Why visibility is a lever (the schedule = your money)17:55 Fix your phone: Quo & missed-call auto-responder19:40 Slack + CompanyCam for team communication22:00 Order of operations & the referral to Aiden23:30 Letting go of control: the leadership shiftCoaching Session Signup: https://calendly.com/dripjobs/breakthroughPurchase the 31 Days of Value and build an EMPIRE: https://www.amazon.com/31-Days-Value-home-service-businesses/dp/B0FQSH32X7Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2v0D0SNSBofqJJE6zApEE1DripJobs Demo: https://calendly.com/dripjobsteam/dripjobsdemoGusto: https://gusto.com/i/tanner269OpenPhone: https://openph.one/referral/8Kc17aqFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173750747824373/?ref=shareFollow me on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/officialtannermullen#roofing #roofingbusiness #contractormarketing #localseo #roofingcontractor #homeservices #businessgrowth

In this episode, Ramond Harris shares his journey from logistics to building a thriving commercial painting business in Detroit, highlighting strategies for scaling, navigating market challenges, and seizing opportunities in real estate development. In this episode, we explore the real-world challenges and strategies of a construction business owner managing growth, leadership, and operations. Gain insights into scaling, team building, and the importance of systems in business success.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

An iconic New Zealand painting by artist Bill Hammond is going under the hammer, and it's expected to fetch up to $1.8 million. Luka Forman reports.

In this episode, I sit down with artist Leah — a former accountant turned figurative painter known for her portraits of women — to talk about art as a language for the body when words run out.We trace Leah's path from the audit floor to the easel, sparked by an unexpected, almost hormonal pull toward painting during her first pregnancy, and unpack why the hands are one of our most primal, expressive tools — closely tied to speech, gesture and emotion long before we could name what we felt. Leah opens up about painting women as a form of self-discovery, why every portrait carries a bit of darkness, and how the studio became a grounding, almost meditative anchor through early motherhood.We also get into archetypal territory — the "autumn woman," the Maga (sorceress) season of midlife, and what it means to move into the wise-woman, guardian role — plus a fun detour into colour psychology, why green and blue are so relaxing, and Leah's complicated love affair with pink.A conversation about creativity, embodiment, motherhood and the seasons of a woman's life — through the eyes of a painter.Find more of Leah's work at www.leahmariani.com. You can find Leah on Instagram @leahmarianiartspace or Tik Tok @leahmarianiartspace.

Our Interior Design designer reviews a publication titled “Five Things You Should Never Paint." —He disagrees with most of them and we will hear why. Also, what is toile? And what is a scullery? To satisfy your curiosity tune in to this episode of the Real Estate Roundtable. 

We kick off talking about the Tacoma Open.  If it isn’t on your list to hit I highly suggest you consider it. Good times all around and Adam and Paul … Read More

In this episode we talk about the story behind Jacques-Louis Davids The Death Of The Marat. Together we view how politics and storytelling come together on a single campus. Join us as we discover why this painting is still being talked about 200 years later.

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The guys are back, a little later than usual, but only because they've got such a fun, long episode for y'all! Russ and Jared are getting into indie banger (depending on how you interpret that), The Blood Painting (2016), starring Andrew Rotondi, John Leavitt, Susan Maris, James Alonardo, Michael Bergeron, and Matthew Crawley. Stay tuned for a new Trailer Trash next week!

Washington Wednesday on the Nixon revival, Britain's political reset, and America's 50 laboratories of democracy; World Tour looks at Cuba's communist system running on empty; and a portrait artist painting character. Plus, Albert Mohler on gender ideology in medical education, dishonor among thieves, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Equip by Unbound. Launching high schoolers through coaching, skills training, and interest-led projects. More at BeUnbound.us/worldFrom Ambassadors Impact Network. Christian entrepreneurs scaling their companies often struggle to find capital sources that respect, and even celebrate, their redemptive mission. Ambassadors Impact Network connects these founders with angel investors seeking both financial outcomes and spiritual fruit. If you're an investor wanting to steward your capital toward gospel-advancing companies, learn about membership at ambassadorsimpact.comAnd from Cedarville University. Located in southwest Ohio, Cedarville University is committed to biblical faithfulness and academic excellence, preparing students to serve Christ with conviction in every profession. Every one of its 175+ undergraduate and graduate programs are grounded in a biblical worldview, equipping graduates with the knowledge, skill, and conviction to serve wherever God leads. New online undergraduate degrees through Cedarville Online offer flexible, affordable education rooted in biblical truth and designed for today's learners. Learn more at cedarville.edu, and explore online programs at cedarville.edu/online

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Brian Murphy spent thirty years building Portfolio Advisors from a bare office with no furniture into a firm that raised roughly $90 billion and delivered an 18.4% compounded return to its clients. In this episode of Case Studies, Brian sits down with Casey to trace that arc, from selling bootleg fireworks as a kid to restructuring a broken $395 million portfolio at twenty-nine years old, and ultimately building one of the most creative fund structures in private equity.The conversation moves well beyond deal mechanics. Brian unpacks the mindset behind solving problems no one else would touch, the discipline of building partnerships instead of hierarchies, and why he and his wife, Louise, chose to fund college educations for the children of their employees rather than keep more for themselves.[00:00] Introducing Brian Murphy[02:15] Childhood hustles and mopeds[05:35] Born with the entrepreneurial bug[13:26] Painting crews and street credit[20:36] Landing at Columbia Business School[25:04] Restructuring, Blackstone, and Gibson Greetings[33:21] Founding Portfolio Advisors[43:09] Ninety billion and an 18.4% return[45:33] Sharing equity with employees[52:00] The scholarship gift to staff[1:13:31] The Murphy family bank[1:29:56] Lessons from every market crashThe information in this communication is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or a solicitation to invest in any fund or security. This communication is not intended to provide, and should not be relied upon as, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or financial advice. Recipients should consult their own tax, legal, accounting, and other professional advisors regarding any potential investment in a fund or security.This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any interest in a pooled investment vehicle sponsored by Sandlot Partners, LLC (“Sandlot”) or any of its affiliates (“Fund”). Any such offer or solicitation will be made only by means of each respective Fund's confidential Private Placement Memorandum (“PPM”), Limited Partnership Agreement, Subscription Documents, and other operative documents (collectively, the “Offering Documents”), which contain material information not included herein and which supersede this communication in its entirety.Past performance is not indicative of future results. There can be no assurance that any Fund will achieve comparable results or implement its strategy successfully. All investing involves risk, including the loss of principal. Each Fund typically invests in illiquid projects that cannot be quickly sold or converted to cash. As a result, investors may not be able to access their capital when desired. Additional risks associated with an investment in a Fund, as well as important information about Sandlot Partners and its personnel, are described in detail in the Offering Documents and in Sandlot Partners' Form ADV, which is publicly available on the SEC's Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at https://adviserinfo.sec.gov. Both the Offering Documents and Form ADV should be read carefully and should serve as the sole basis for any decision to invest in each respective Fund.Certain statements, testimonials, or endorsements included in this communication may have been provided by clients or non-clients of Sandlot. The individuals or entities providing such statements did not receive direct cash compensation from Sandlot in connection with the statements or endorsements.In certain circumstances, Sandlot or its affiliates may have provided indirect economic benefits or other consideration to such persons or entities, including through business relationships, investments, portfolio company relationships, or other arrangements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stop bleeding cash during your busiest seasons and discover how to project exactly where every dollar goes before a financial crunch hits your business. In this episode of Business is Messy, Brian Nolan and Colin Nolan discuss how to  dismantle "camel leadership" to get your management team rowing in perfect sync, plus a practical blueprint to audit your operations for AI adoption without triggering employee panic. Tune in to master the exact tools needed to eliminate the back-end chaos, reclaim your peace of mind, and turn everyday operational messes into structured, predictable victories.

In this episode, we talk about “The Death of Marat” and the true story behind one of the most famous paintings of the French Revolution. We discuss Marat, Charlotte Corday, and the artist Jacques Louis David to understand why this painting became such a powerful political symbol. We also explore how beauty, violence, and propaganda come together in the artwork. Join us as we ask whether “The Death of Marat” is a beautiful tribute, a political message, or maybe both.“Comfortable Mystery 4” and “Comfortable Mystery 3” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

In this episode, we discover how a historical painting that has profoundly influenced humanity turns raw fear into an engaging and stimulating work of art. We explore Théodore Géricault's portrayal of the catastrophic event of shipwreck in 1816 by examining his representation of harsh reality and human survival, which includes cannibalism and despair. Our episode discusses how tragedy in art can turn into a compelling political statement against royal corruption and ethical issues in society. Join us to understand how art elicits mixed emotions and forces society to think about horror and beauty.

What does a PhD journey look like when you paint it rather than write it?In their final episode of the series, Tooba and Louise talk about getting a PhD over the finish line, staying motivated in the face of challenges and discuss how they envision their future. You can see the artworks they created during this episode on the UCL IOE student blog, and on the IOE Instagram account.Full show notes and links: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/2026/jul/painting-our-way-through-phd-finish-line-and-beyond-phd-sketchbook More IOE Insights podcasts: https://uclioe.info/podcastUCL Institute of Education: https://ucl.ac.uk/ioeMusic featured: "Magic Escape Room" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Cathy and Todd continue their summer blockbusters series with National Lampoon’s Animal House (1978), John Landis’s frat-house classic that launched the college-comedy genre. They discuss the cast, behind-the-scenes trivia, the film’s most WTF scenes, and their own experiences in the Greek system. They also list the top 15 fraternity party songs of the early ’90s, plus the top ten things Animal House gave us that are still discussed, used, or homaged today. Subscribe to Cathy's weekly Zen Moment and upgrade to hear a weekly Zen Moment podcast hosted by Cathy and Todd! Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy's Substack Order Restoring our Girls Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. This week's sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys Other Ways to Support Us Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook Buy and leave a review for Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World

On this episode,  Chris welcomes acclaimed American abstract artist Galen Cheney for an insightful conversation about creativity, artistic exploration, and the evolving language of contemporary abstract painting. Known for her vibrant, expressive works and fearless approach to experimentation, Galen Cheney has built a distinguished career creating paintings that balance intuition, movement, color, and emotion. Her work invites viewers into a visual dialogue where meaning emerges through process, gesture, and personal interpretation rather than representation alone. In this engaging discussion, Galen shares her artistic journey, the experiences that shaped her creative voice, and how abstraction allows her to explore ideas that cannot always be expressed through words. She discusses the role of curiosity in her studio practice, the challenges and rewards of maintaining a long-term creative career, and how embracing uncertainty often leads to artistic breakthroughs.Whether you're an artist, collector, student, or simply fascinated by the creative process, this episode offers a compelling look inside the mind of one of today's accomplished abstract painters. Galen Cheney's thoughtful reflections on creativity, artistic growth, and the pursuit of authentic expression provide inspiration for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of contemporary art. AART is the podcast where host Chris Stafford engages in meaningful conversations with artists, creators, and cultural voices from around the world, exploring the stories, challenges, and inspirations behind their work.Subscribe to AART for more conversations with leading artists, painters, photographers, sculptors, filmmakers, and creative innovators shaping today's artistic landscape. Galen's website: https://www.galencheney.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/galenwcheney/ Some of Galen's favorite female artists:Joan SnyderPat SteirJulie MehretuAmy SillmanCharlene von HeylCecily BrownMarie ThiebaultTerry EkasalaKim ManfrediDeborah DancyMie YimAstrid Dick Galen's dinner party guests:Joan MitchellGrace HartiganHelen FrankenthalerLee KrasnerElaine De KoonigArtemisia GentileschiSEO Keywords:Galen Cheney, Galen Cheney artist, abstract artist, American abstract artist, contemporary abstract art, abstract painting, contemporary painter, modern art, fine art podcast, artist interview, creative process, abstract expressionism, contemporary painting, women artists, visual arts, painting techniques, studio practice, color theory, intuitive painting, expressive painting, contemporary artist interview, art podcast, AART podcast, Chris Stafford, Women Unscripted Podcast Network, abstract art inspiration, professional artist, fine art collector, modern painter, creative journey, artistic process, contemporary art conversation, American painter, visual artist, creativity and art, contemporary art world. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aart--5814675/support.Hollowell Studios ProductionWebsite: https://hollowellstudios.com/podcastsInstagram: @theaartpodcast Email: theaartpodcast@gmail.com© Copyright: Chris Stafford | Hollowell StudiosAll Rights Reserved

Tune in to hear Joni tell a touching story about her talented friend Tim. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Sterling Wells is a Los Angeles–based painter represented by Night Gallery whose practice combines plein air watercolor with ideas drawn from conceptual art, environmental systems, and site-specific observation. In this conversation, Wells reflects on growing up in St. Petersburg, Florida, studying painting and sculpture, living in New York after the 2008 financial crisis, and developing an interdisciplinary approach through graduate study at ArtCenter College of Design. The discussion examines the role of water as both material and metaphor, the relationship between documentation and painting, and the evolution of Wells' practice from sculptural installations to large-scale outdoor watercolor works. Wells also speaks candidly about gallery representation, artistic community, financial uncertainty, and the practical realities of sustaining a contemporary painting practice while remaining committed to a slow, labor-intensive process.

Download your free Painter Growth training here: https://learn.paintergrowth.com/grow-v1?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=grow-v1If you're new here, my name is Mike Gore-Hickman. I'm the founder of Painter Growth, a coaching company that helps painting contractors build real businesses instead of just running jobs.We've worked with over 1,500 painting contractors. Our clients range from guys doing $300K a year to teams pushing past $5M. Our coaches are real painting business owners who built seven-figure companies themselves. Not theory guys.Here's how I got here.Early 20s: Running my own painting business. Couldn't close jobs. Underbidding everything. Painters showed up stoned. Spilled paint on driveways. Painted houses the wrong color. I fell off a ladder. Ended my first year with a $20,000 tax bill I couldn't pay.Still early 20s: Almost quit. Didn't. Got obsessed with systems, sales, and getting help. I hired my first business coach, fixed the chaos & hit over $200K a month in sales before I turned 24.Mid-20s: Followed my girlfriend (now wife) to a new city. Shut the painting business down. Took a job in SaaS. Spent five years helping grow a software company from scratch to nearly $10M a year. That's where I learned how to build and scale an online business.During COVID: My two worlds collided. Running a painting business plus scaling software companies. I launched a side hustle that pulled both together. It became Painter Growth.October 2021: Launched with an MVP and $10 a day in Facebook ads. No money. No clients. No connections.End of 2021: Signed my first 10 clients. Eight got massive results. That was all the proof I needed.Late 2022: Brought on Jesse, my partner and CFO. Hired our first coach and first VA. Reinvested everything back into the business.2023 and beyond: Built a team of nearly 50, including seven-figure painting business owners coaching full time.We became an official Sherwin-Williams partner and we're the exclusive coaching program referred by them.We we're named PCA 2026 Partner of the Year.You don't need to be a good painter to build a great painting business. You need to be a good business owner who hires good painters. Most contractors never make that switch. We help them make it.What I'm focused on right now: AI and systems. We're building AI-powered tools inside Painter Growth, including a bookkeeping assistant and a proposal generator. The contractors who figure this out early are going to pull ahead.I'm still building. Still figuring things out. But I'm doing it alongside 1,500 contractors who are all in the middle of their own fight to build something real.If you're in that fight, you're in the right place.Never quit,MikeGet a FREE Painting Business Growth Session. In 30 minutes, we'll build you a custom plan to grow → https://learn.paintergrowth.com/book-your-call-1?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=booking*Painter Growth content is for educational purposes only. Results vary. Individual outcomes depend on the effort, situation, and decisions of each business owner.*

The Daily Quiz - Art and Literature Today's Questions: Question 1: The painting "Creation of Adam" by Michelangelo is a part of which art movement? Question 2: In Harry Potter, what is the name of the wizarding school that Harry attends? Question 3: In which book series does Draco Malfoy appear? Question 4: What is the title of the final book of the New Testament? Question 5: The painting "The Son of Man" by René Magritte is a part of which art movement? Question 6: Which Italian artist shocked 1485 Florence with his large nude painting of the birth of a goddess? Question 7: Which book contains the character 'George Smiley'? Question 8: Which book contains the character 'Mrs. Ramsay'? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Text me your thoughts or questions on this episode!To hear the full episode and see the video, subscribe here.In this guest episode, I sit down with Julia Collins, a London-based art advisor and dealer behind Collins & Green, to talk about how to actually look at a painting — no art history degree required.Julia has a real academic art background, and by her own admission, it's “in many ways irrelevant” to how she looks at a painting. The pieces she loves best aren't always the most technically accomplished — they're the ones that catch her somewhere specific: a color balance, a blank face, a detail she can't quite explain. That's the whole method, and it's one anyone can use.Subscribe to hear us walk through 10 paintings as Julia dissects each one.  Subscribe to the show to access future episodes! Going forward, we'll continue to publish 1 free episode per month.  If you'd like to have access to the other 3-4 episodes each month, please click on the subscription link, above. Take the quiz: What's Your Style DNA?

Creativity through the lens of an Artist, Author and Art Teacher,"Nature has been my greatest art teacher."Marquiss has been a professional artist, art teacher and writer in Bend, Oregon, for 34 years, and the author of Behind the Painting – An Artist's Memoir, published May 7, 2026.She developed her interest in art as a child, surrounded by the lush beauty of the Willamette Valley in Oregon. Marquiss attended both the University of Oregon and UCLA, earning her Bachelor of Science degree in psychology. After graduating she became the Marketing Director for the first private psychiatric hospital in Reno, Nevada, and then a product manager for HCA in Nashville, TN.When her daughter was born, she left her corporate career and returned to her art and writing. “I focused primarily on watercolor because it can be surprising and has a beautiful transparency. Painting with watercolor also teaches about control – when to take it and when to let go –as in life,” she explains. “The abstract cruciform design followed - after years of painting large format florals.”Her recent memoir holds ten of her paintings and a personal story behind each one over a thirty year period. Over time, her paintings created a circular language between her art and her life.This book takes the reader on artistic adventures in Paris and Southern France, the process of finding her artistic style and through tough challenges she faced including divorce, family suicide, a stroke and cancer.As a character voice actor, her daughter Katherine Tole joined Marquiss on the audiobook edition.Her original art and book information can be seen at www.marymarquiss.com.Send us Fan Mail

David walks through the 4 stages that took him from a broke painting business at 19 to exiting his exterior cleaning company at 36. He breaks down what actually changed at each stage, from building himself a job instead of a business in the painting years, to scaling to 5,500+ projects and 11,000 leads after getting off the truck, to building Home Service Business Coach and helping 620+ companies do the same.See where your business stands —Take the free Growth ScorecardListen to the full audiobook free — Get Off The TruckFollow HSBC Social's:Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | HSBC Accelerator | Jobber | Home Service Business Coach Email: info@homeservicebusinesscoach.com

Send us Fan MailThe Truth About Pool Coatings, Surface Preparation, and Why Failures Really HappenEveryone wants to know which pool paint is the best.Wrong question.In this episode of Talking Pools, Rudy Stankowitz takes listeners far beyond the paint can and into the science of coating failures, adhesion, compatibility, moisture, and surface preparation. Using the recent attention surrounding the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as a jumping-off point, Rudy explains why nearly every coating failure investigation asks the same question:What happened before the paint ever touched the surface?From chlorinated rubber and acrylics to epoxy and high-build epoxy systems, this episode explores the strengths, weaknesses, and proper applications of today's most common swimming pool coating systems. More importantly, it explains why even the most expensive coating in the world can't overcome poor preparation.If you've ever wondered why one painted pool lasts fifteen years while another begins peeling after a single season, this episode connects the dots between chemistry, application, environmental conditions, and good old-fashioned craftsmanship. Along the way, Rudy shares real-world stories, practical advice, and plenty of his signature Gen X humor.Whether you're a pool service professional, contractor, facility manager, or simply fascinated by how coatings succeed—or fail—this is one of the most comprehensive discussions on swimming pool coatings ever presented on the Talking Pools Podcast. In This Episode Why asking "What's the best pool paint?" is the wrong question  The lessons every pool professional can learn from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool  Why compatibility between coating systems matters  Understanding chlorinated rubber, synthetic rubber, acrylic, epoxy, and high-build epoxy coatings  Why surface preparation determines the success or failure of almost every coating system  How to properly inspect an existing painted pool before recoating  The importance of documenting coating failures before disturbing the evidence  Mechanical adhesion vs. chemical adhesion explained in plain English  Why moisture remains one of the biggest enemies of successful coating applications  Proper cleaning, sanding, acid washing, and contamination removal  How silicone contamination, chalking, oils, and residue interfere with adhesion  Why weather, humidity, dew point, and curing conditions matter  Understanding recoat windows and why missing them creates problems  Common causes of blistering, peeling, and coating delamination  Adhesive failure vs. cohesive failure vs. substrate failure  ASTM testing methods used during professional coating failure investigations  Why coating failures should be investigated—not guessed Key Takeaways✔ The most expensive coating cannot overcome poor surface preparation.✔ Compatibility between existing and new coating systems is critical.✔ Surface contamination is often invisible but can completely prevent proper adhesion.✔ Moisture inside concrete can remain long after the surface appears dry.✔ Proper environmental conditions are just as important as choosing the right coating.✔ Good investigators document the failure before removing any evidence.✔ Most coating failures begin long before the pool is filled with water.✔ Successful coating jobs are built on preparation—not luck.Memorable Quotes"Surface preparation isn't part of the job. Surface preparation is the job.""Compatibility matters. Chemistry matters. Guessing doesn't.""Painting a pool isn't hard. Knowing when not to paint—that's what separates a guy with a roller from a pool professional."Featured SponsorsBlu-Ray XLReduce chemical usage, lower labor costs, and improve profitability with Blu-Ray XL's mineral purification technology for pool professionals. Jacks MagicProfessional stain identification, removal, and prevention products trusted throughout the pool industry. AquaStar Pool ProductsLearn about AquaStar's innovative Pipeline cartridge filters featuring NSF-tested performance and simplified maintenance. Service Industry NewsStay informed with nationwide pool and spa industry news, technical articles, and the famous Horror File. Subscribe free at Service Industry News. Listen If You... Paint or recoat swimming pools  Service painted pools  Investigate coating failures  Work with commercial aquatic facilities  Want to better understand adhesion and coating science  Enjoy deep technical discussions presented in plain English  Like your pool education served with a healthy dose of Gen X sarcasm Connect With Talking PoolsQuestions about coatings, chemistry, troubleshooting, or a future podcast topic?

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He didn't just paint a masterpiece…he pushed his body to the edge to create it.Welcome back, Alpha Squad, to The Alpha Talks Show — the #1 business and success show in the region, where we don't chase hype… we build legacy.In this episode, Seif El Hakim sits down with Sacha Jafri, one of the world's most celebrated living artists and the creator of The Journey of Humanity — the largest painting ever made on canvas, sold for $62 million for charity.But this conversation is not about art.It's about what happens when a human pushes beyond normal limits — physically, mentally, and spiritually.Sacha opens up about:Painting 20+ hours a day for nearly a yearEntering a trance-like state of creationThe physical damage that nearly paralyzed himWhy true creation requires surrender, not controlThe difference between ego-driven success and purposeHow pain can unlock something greaterThe real meaning of energy, intention, and human connectionWhy most people are disconnected from their true essenceThe power of childlike purity in adulthoodWhat it actually means to create something that lasts foreverThis is not a conversation about success.It's about purpose, pain, energy, and legacy.No filters.No performance.Just truth at the deepest level.Follow Sacha Jafri on Instagram, watch till the end, comment your biggest takeaway, and subscribe to The Alpha Talks Show for more powerful conversations.Keywords / Tags:Sacha Jafri, Journey of Humanity, largest painting in the world, artist interview, creative process, purpose vs ego, human connection, energy and intention, Alpha Talks Show, Seif El Hakim podcast, artist mindset, philanthropy art, Dubai artists, creativity and pain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey Now, Cabalists! We kick off the show with an update on Chris's temporary ward, Mia the cat, while Steve comes flying out of the gate with the jokes. Then we dive into the games we've been playing, including Voidfall, Underwater Cities, Blood Rage, Nippon, Container, and feature The Gallerist, designed by Vital Lacerda. After Tony T's Tabletop Gaming News segment, the gang wraps things up by tackling a batch of listener-submitted questions. Voidfall: 00:04:23, Underwater Cities: 00:12:53, Blood Rage: 00:19:08, Container: 00:29:16, Nippon: Zaibatsu: 00:46:45, The Gallerist Review: 00:55:01, News with Tony T: 01:28:04, Short Topic Extravaganza: 02:24:53. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/, Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/ and Prester's Painting at https://www.presterspainting.com/

Cathy and Todd discuss Back to the Future for their summer blockbuster series, Robert Zemeckis’s 1985 time-travel classic that took nearly 40 rejections to get made before Steven Spielberg got involved. They discuss how Eric Stoltz was originally cast as Marty McFly and shot for five weeks before being replaced by Michael J. Fox, who then secretly filmed the movie at night while shooting Family Ties by day. On a $19 million budget, the film grossed nearly $400 million and became a cultural touchstone, complete with an uncredited Huey Lewis cameo and a Crispin Glover lawsuit that changed how Hollywood handles an actor’s likeness. They dig into why it still resonates including the butterfly-effect plot, the idea of meeting your parents as flawed kids just like you, and Doc’s closing line — “your future hasn’t been written yet” — as the real heart of the film. Subscribe to Cathy's weekly Zen Moment and upgrade to hear a weekly Zen Moment podcast hosted by Cathy and Todd! Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy's Substack Order Restoring our Girls Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. This week's sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys Other Ways to Support Us Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook Buy and leave a review for Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World

In this fascinating conversation, I sit down with painter, teacher, and author Jordan Wolfson to explore painting as a practice of awareness. Jordan describes how, over the years, his sense of self has become more porous and less fixed, allowing him to respond more openly to both life and the creative process.We discuss why some paintings feel profoundly alive while others, though technically accomplished, do not. Jordan shares insights drawn from artists like Cézanne, Monet, and especially Berthe Morisot, whose expressive mark-making helped shape modern painting in ways that history has often overlooked.Along the way, we explore nondual awareness, presence, emotional energy, and why truly meaningful art often emerges when we stop trying to force it. I also share how my own doodling practice, along with a simple moment making toast alone in Santa Fe, taught me that everyday acts can become gateways to presence.Although Jordan and I often use different language, we discovered we were pointing toward much the same experience: creativity not as something we manufacture, but as something we participate in.If you've ever sensed that painting is about more than paint, this conversation is for you.To purchase Jordan's book:https://www.lulu.com/shop/jordan-wolfson/power-and-presence/paperback/product-q6wm9wr.html?q=&page=1&pageSize=4For more information, visit his website https://jordanwolfson.com/Jordan Wolfson received his MFA from the Yale School of Art in 1991. An internationally exhibited painter, his work explores the relationship between perception, mark-making, and consciousness, viewing painting as both a creative practice and a path to deeper understanding. His work is included in collections around the world, and he has received numerous honors, including grants from the Pollock-Krasner Foundation and the Ingram Merrill Foundation."Painting isn't about making a picture; painting is about exploring life."Want to learn more about CJ Miller? Check out his Spiritual Artist Retreats, 1:1 Personal Coaching, and Speaking Engagements at www.spiritualartisttoday.com. His retreats are designed to help you reconnect with your Creative Intelligence and express your true artistic voice. You can also find his upcoming schedule there, and his book, The Spiritual Artist, is available on Amazon.

On this episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon discuss what matters when deciding on an Army.Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplasticSupport the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plasticFollow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjonFollow Scott: https://www.youtube.com/miniacJoin the FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/395664561386239/Listen to the audio versons: http://www.trappedunderplastic.com/On patreon, we offer our patron's the ability to submit topics for us to discuss during a podcast, you get an extended version of the podcast, and you can submit miniatures for us to critique during an episode!TUP PartnersSteamforged Games:https://steamforged.com/The Army Painter:https://thearmypainter.com/Red Grass Games:redgrasscreative.comIwata:https://www.iwata-airbrush.com/Game Envy:https://gameenvy.net/Monument Hobbies:https://monhob.com/TUPhttps://www.twitch.tv/monument_hobbiesRelevant LinksNinjon New Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9AUY9rrb9cMiniac New Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgdTupFGGQYPatreon Mini Critique - Tim F:https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpreview.redd.it%2Fcanadian-infantry-the-loyal-edmonton-regiment-v0-oytu6t69f9re1.jpg%3Fwidth%3D1080%26crop%3Dsmart%26auto%3Dwebp%26s%3D65624f86084def6bfcfdb384e45ebe2c52eec66500:00 Start00:58 Preamble Ramble27:33 TUP Partners (Part One)29:23 Hobby Update44:59 Patreon Mini Critique50:02 TUP Partners (Part Two)51:17 Topic DiscussionSupport the showSupport the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplasticSupport the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plasticFollow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjonFollow Scott: https://www.youtube.com/miniacJoin the FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/395664561386239/Listen to the audio versions: http://www.trappedunderplastic.com/

Tired of fighting with low-quality subcontractors in your home service business? In this episode I break down exactly why I run my painting business with 14 W-2 employees across 4 crews — the pros, the cons, and the hiring system that keeps my best people loyal for 9+ years.I own Premium Painting, and my goal was never a $10M company — it's a $2M–$2.5M business with 47–52% gross margins that runs like a franchise I collect dividends from. W-2 employees are how I got there.But it's not all sunshine and rainbows, so I'm giving you the real trade-offs subcontractors vs employees, and the systems that make W-2 actually work.Whether you run a painting company, HVAC, roofing, landscaping, cleaning, or any home service or trades business, this is the W-2 vs subcontractor breakdown I wish I had when I started.

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Cathy and Todd discuss Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay, the 10-episode horror-comedy that has a 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and an early season two renewal. They discuss its “Parks and Rec meets Stephen King” premise and its numerous horror movie homages including Carrie, The Wicker Man, The Shining, Jaws, Halloween, and more. It’s small-town bureaucracy, ancient sea-gods, a resurrected Boogeyman, and sunset cocktails all in one, and they knew they needed to discuss this one-of-a-kind show. Subscribe to Cathy's weekly Zen Moment and upgrade to hear a weekly Zen Moment podcast hosted by Cathy and Todd! Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy's Substack Order Restoring our Girls Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. This week's sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys Other Ways to Support Us Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook Buy and leave a review for Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World