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Human Capital Innovations (HCI) Podcast
Recruiting and Interviewing in a Tight Labor Market: How to Identify 'High-Probability' Hires, with Paul Falcone

Human Capital Innovations (HCI) Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 28:22


In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Paul Falcone about recruiting and interviewing in a tight labor market and how to identify 'high-probability' hires. Paul Falcone is a renowned expert on effective hiring, performance management, and leadership development, specializing in helping companies build higher performing leadership teams. He spent the last three decades in human resources executive roles at organizations including Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, NBCUniversal, Time Warner, and City of Hope Cancer Center Hospital. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

KRIMILAND
Den store illusion: Frank William Abagnale 2:2

KRIMILAND

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 33:13


Selv efter en fængselsdom fortsætter Frank William Abagnale de påståede svindelnumre i stedet for bare at leve et helt almindeligt liv. Han beslutter sig for at fortsætte som falsk pilot, men siden afsløres det, at hans historier er stærkt overdrevne, mens hans “researchmetoder” er angribelige. Og har det overhovedet kunne lade sig gøre for ham at føre sig frem som børnelæge i den periode, som han påstår? Gæst: Kriminalpsykolog og ekspert i profilering Charlotte Kappel. Vært: Signe Frederikke Pedersen. I programmet er der brugt klip fra: Talks at Google, Paramount Pictures, Now Playing, Vince Vintage, CNBC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PFG - Top250
The Wolf of Wall Street - Top 250 Episode 127

PFG - Top250

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 68:27


Mit Ted, Joe und LukeUnseren Top 250-Feed findet ihr unter:https://anchor.fm/pfg-top250Unseren Hauptfeed findet ihr unter:https://anchor.fm/planet-film-geekLegendär für seinen Exzess, integraler Teil der Karrieren aller Whatsapp-Gruppen-Betrüger und von vielen Drogen durchzogen... Wir reden natürlich über The Wolf of Wall Street!Viel Spaß!facebook.com/PlanetFilmGeek/twitter.com/PlanetFilmGeektwitter.com/movieschmidtletterboxd.com/movieschmidtletterboxd.com/LukePFGletterboxd.com/tadiciletterboxd.com/ninjasteinletterboxd.com/maxmaxmaxletterboxd.com/SniperSlothPoster von "The Wolf of Wall Street" ©2013 Paramount Pictures"The Curtain Rises""Too Cool"www.incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons:By Attribution 3.0creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Planet Film Geek
The Wolf of Wall Street - Top 250 Episode 127

Planet Film Geek

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 68:27


Mit Ted, Joe und LukeUnseren Top 250-Feed findet ihr unter:https://anchor.fm/pfg-top250Unseren Hauptfeed findet ihr unter:https://anchor.fm/planet-film-geekLegendär für seinen Exzess, integraler Teil der Karrieren aller Whatsapp-Gruppen-Betrüger und von vielen Drogen durchzogen... Wir reden natürlich über The Wolf of Wall Street!Viel Spaß!facebook.com/PlanetFilmGeek/twitter.com/PlanetFilmGeektwitter.com/movieschmidtletterboxd.com/movieschmidtletterboxd.com/LukePFGletterboxd.com/tadiciletterboxd.com/ninjasteinletterboxd.com/maxmaxmaxletterboxd.com/SniperSlothPoster von "The Wolf of Wall Street" ©2013 Paramount Pictures"The Curtain Rises""Too Cool"www.incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons:By Attribution 3.0creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

KRIMILAND
Den store illusion: Frank William Abagnale 1:2

KRIMILAND

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 29:17


I over 40 år var Frank William Abagnale en fast del af Hall of Fame, når det kom til storsvindlere. Steven Spielberg høstede hæder for sin stjernespækket film over hans biografi, og hele verden købte hans fortællinger om hans tid som falsk pilot, advokat og børnelæge. Men noget tyder på, at den berømte “con man” har udsat os alle for et slags dobbeltbedrag. Ekspert i profilering, Charlotte Kappel, er med for at holde styr på lagene i alle Abagnales løgne. Vært: Signe Frederikke Pedersen. I programmet er der brugt klip fra: Unseen Moments, Making of Catch Me if You Can, 1-Week Rental: A Movie Podcast, The Modern Rogue, Talks at Google, 60 Minutes Australia, Pan AM Museum Foundation, Binge Society, Paramount Pictures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

House of Fincher
House of Curtiz - 265 - We're No Angels

House of Fincher

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 44:50 Transcription Available


In this episode of Houselights, we turn our attention to Michael Curtiz's 1955 curiosity, "We're No Angels." We look at how this stagey, talky comedy-drama attempts to wring charm out of three Devil's Island escapees with dubious intentions and a convenient snake. From Humphrey Bogart navigating an unusual comedic register to the film's odd tonal balancing act, this discussion picks apart what works, what strains, and why the movie occupies such a strange corner of the Curtiz catalog. Join us as we sit with this uneven but oddly watchable holiday misfit.

Sibling Cinema
A Foreign Affair (1948)

Sibling Cinema

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 39:37


This week we talk about Billy Wilder's cynical post-war romantic comedy, A Foreign Affair, filmed amidst the actual ruins of bombed-out Berlin.SPOILER ALERT We do talk about this movie in its entirety, so if you plan on watching it, we suggest you watch it before listening to our takes.A Paramount Picture. Released on June 30, 1948. Produced by Charles Brackett. Directed by Billy Wilder. Written by Charles Brackett, Billy Wilder, and Richard L. Breen, based on a story by David Shaw. Starring Jean Arthur, Marlene Dietrich, John Lund, and Millard Mitchell. Cinematography by Charles Lang. Edited by Doane Harrison. Score by Friedrich Hollaender.

Notes From The Aisle Seat
Notes from the Aisle Seat Episode 5.11 - The "Triskaidekaphobia"Edition

Notes From The Aisle Seat

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 62:01


Welcome to Season 05 Episode 5.11- the "Triskaidekaphobia" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia. Guests on this episode include: Alberto Rey/Frida: Viva La Vida; Nick Weiser/Fredonia Jazz events; Marc "Skippy"Price/Where Are They Wow Tour Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page. If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Time Stamps (Approximate) Alberto Rey/Frida: Viva La Vida 02:59 Nick Weiser/Fredonia Jazz 22:15 Arts Calendar 41:00 Marc "Skippy" Price/Where Are They Wow 44:54 Artist Links Alberto Rey Nick Weiser Marc Price Media "Friday the 13th", written and performed by Froggy Fresh, from the Youtube channel "FroggyFreshRap", February 2015 Trailer from the documentary Frida: Viva La Vida, 2019 "Mr. P.C.", written by John Coltrane, from the album Giant Steps, May 1959, performed by the Fredonia Jazz Orchestra, October 2025 "Blue Train", written by John Coltrane, from the album Blue Train, September 1957, performed by the Fredonia Jazz Orchestra, October 2025 from S1E13 of Family Ties, "Sherry Baby", Jan. 12, 1983 theme from the motion picture Friday the 13th, composed by Henry Manfridi and Steve Jablonsky, Paramount Pictures, May 1980 Box Office at SUNY Fredonia Lake Shore Center for the Arts Main Street Studios Ticket Website SUNY Fredonia School of Music Events WCVF Fredonia WRFA Jamestown   BECOME AN OPERA HOUSE MEMBER!    

Die Nostromoverschwörung
147. Sunset Boulevard (1950)

Die Nostromoverschwörung

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 62:58


"Im Swimmingpool des einstigen Stummfilmstars Norma Desmond wird die Leiche des Drehbuchautors Joe Gillis gefunden. In Rückblenden erzählt Joe vom Jenseits aus die dramatischen Geschehnisse - von dem Tag an, als er sich auf der Flucht vor seinen Gläubigern auf das verfallende Anwesen der vergessenen Diva verirrte. Aufgrund seiner Geldsorgen nimmt er ihr Angebot an, ein von ihr geschriebenes Drehbuch zu bearbeiten, von dem sie sich ein großartiges Leinwand-Comeback erhofft."

Arts Entrepreneurship Podcast: Making Art Work
#364: Larry Heyman (Scenic Designer) (pt. 2 of 2)

Arts Entrepreneurship Podcast: Making Art Work

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 45:05 Transcription Available


This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Larry Heyman. He's an internationally recognized and award-winning freelance scenic designer based in Cleveland, Ohio. Larry has over 30 years of experience in set design, as well as properties design, fabrication and supervision, across theatre, film, opera, television, commercial projects and higher education. Companies he's worked with include: The Goodman Theatre, The Huntington Theatre, Prague Shakespeare Company, The Cleveland Playhouse, Paramount Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox, and MTV. Stream the episode to hear how Larry incorporate in-depth research and problem solving to give his clients what they want. https://www.historyofchairs.com/

Registry - A Podcast
S2E23 - The 2025 National Film Registry inductees!

Registry - A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 20:24


Episode Notes Full descrptions from the Library of Congress “The Tramp and the Dog” (1896)                                                          "The Tramp and the Dog," a silent film from Chicago's Selig Polyscope Company, is considered director William Selig's most popular early work. Filmed in Rogers Park, it is recognized as the first commercial film made in Chicago. Previously a lost film, it was rediscovered in 2021 at the National Library of Norway. The film depicts a tramp who attempts to steal a pie from a backyard windowsill, only to be met by a broom-wielding housewife and her dog, who foils the crime. The film is one of the first known as “pants humor,” where a character loses (or almost loses) his pants during an altercation. This scene inspired future comedy gags showing drifters and tramps losing their pants to dogs chasing them. “The Oath of the Sword” (1914)                                                                        A three-reel silent drama, "The Oath of the Sword" depicts the tragic story of two young lovers separated by an ocean. Masao follows his ambitions, studying abroad at the University of California, Berkeley, while Hisa remains in Japan, caring for her ill father. This earliest known Asian American film production featured Japanese actors playing Japanese characters and was produced by the Los Angeles-based Japanese American Film Company. Made at a time when Hollywood studios were not yet the dominant storytellers of the American film industry, "The Oath of the Sword" highlights the significance of early independent film productions created by and for Asian American communities. James Card, the founding curator at the George Eastman Museum, acquired “The Oath of the Sword” in 1963. The museum made a black and white photochemical preservation in 1980. In 2023, a new preservation reproducing the original tinting was done in collaboration with the Japanese American National Museum, and the film has since become widely admired. “The Maid of McMillan” (1916)Known to be the first student film on record, this whimsical, silent romance film was shot on campus in 1916 by students in the Thyrsus Dramatic Club at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Club members Donald Stewart (Class of 1917) and George D. Bartlett (Class of 1920) wrote the screenplay. The original nitrate print of “The Maid of McMillan” was rediscovered in 1982, and two 16mm prints were made; the original nitrate was likely destroyed at this time. In 2021, with funding from the National Film Preservation Foundation, one of those 16mm prints was scanned at 4k and reprinted onto 35mm helping to secure the film's survival and legacy. “The Lady” (1925)When “The Lady” debuted in theaters in 1925, the silent film era had hit its stride, and this movie represents a powerhouse of artists at their peak. Director Frank Borzage was a well-established expert in drawing out intense expressions of deep emotion and longing in his actors. He did just that with the film's lead actress, Norma Talmadge, also at the height of her career, both in front of and behind the camera. Talmadge produced “The Lady” through her production company and commissioned one of the most prolific screenwriters, Frances Marion, to deliver a heartfelt story of a woman seeking to find the son she had to give up, to protect him from his evil grandfather. “The Lady” was restored by the Library of Congress in 2022. “Sparrows” (1926)As a silent actress, producer and key founder in the creation of the American film industry, Mary Pickford's performance in “Sparrows” represents her ability to master the genre she helped nourish: sentimental melodramas full of adventure and thrills, with dashes of comedy and heartfelt endings. Pickford plays Molly, the eldest orphan held within the swampy squalor of the Deep South, who moves heaven and earth to save the other orphan children from a Dickensian world of forced labor. The film takes some departures from the visual styles found in Pickford's other films, invoking an unusual tone of despair while deploying camera angles and lighting akin to German Expressionist cinema. “Sparrows” was preserved by the Library of Congress in collaboration with the Mary Pickford Company in 2020. “Ten Nights in a Barroom” (1926)                                                                     Featuring an all-Black cast, “Ten Nights in a Barroom” was produced in 1926 by the Colored Players Film Corporation of Philadelphia and is the earliest of only two surviving films made by the company. This silent film is based on the stage melodrama adapted from the 1854 novel “Ten Nights in a Bar-Room and What I Saw There” by Timothy Shay Arthur. Released in 2015 by Kino Lorber as part of the five-disc set “Pioneers of African-American Cinema,” the compilation was produced by the Library of Congress, in association with the British Film Institute, George Eastman Museum, Museum of Modern Art, National Archives, Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, Southern Methodist University and the UCLA Film & Television Archive. Preserved by George Eastman Museum. “White Christmas” (1954)                                                           While the chart-topping song "White Christmas" was first performed by Bing Crosby for the 1942 film "Holiday Inn," its composer, Irving Berlin, was later inspired to center the song in the 1954 musical "White Christmas." Crosby, along with Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen Rohe and director Michael Curtiz, embedded "White Christmas" in American popular culture as a best-selling single and the top-grossing film of 1954, as well as regular holiday viewing throughout the decades. The story of two World War II veterans-turned-entertainers and a singing sister act preparing a show for a retired general, the film and its grand musical numbers were captured in VistaVision, a widescreen process developed by Paramount Pictures and first used for "White Christmas." “High Society” (1956)                                                                  Often referred to as the last great musical of the Golden Age of Hollywood, “High Society” features an all-star cast including Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong (and his band), along with a memorable score of Cole Porter classics. Set in Newport, Rhode Island, the film showcases the Newport Jazz Festival (established in 1954) and features a remarkable version of Cole Porter's “Now You Has Jazz.” It includes the first big-screen duet by Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby, singing “Well, Did You Evah?” This was Grace Kelly's last movie before she retired from acting and married the Prince of Monaco; she wore her Cartier engagement ring while filming. “Brooklyn Bridge” (1981)                                               With “Brooklyn Bridge,” Ken Burns introduced himself to the American public, telling the story of the New York landmark's construction. As with later subjects like the Civil War, jazz and baseball, Burns connects the building of the Brooklyn Bridge to American identity, values and aspirations. Released theatrically and nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, “Brooklyn Bridge” marked the beginning of Burns' influential career in public media*.* More than just a filmmaker, Burns has become a trusted public historian. His storytelling presents facts, but maybe more importantly, invites reflection on what America is, where it's been, and where it's going. His influence is felt not only in classrooms and through public broadcasting, but across generations who see history as something alive and relevant. “Say Amen, Somebody” (1982)George Nierenberg's documentary is a celebration of the historical significance and spiritual power of gospel music. With inspirational music, joyful songs and brilliant singers, the movie focuses on the men and women who pioneered gospel music and strengthened its connections to African American community and religious life. Prior to production, Nierenberg, who is white, spent over a year in African American churches and communities, gaining the trust of the performers. Restored by the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture in 2020, the film features archival footage, photographs, stirring performances and reflections from the father of gospel Thomas A. Dorsey and its matron Mother Willie Mae Ford Smith. Nierenberg shows the struggles and sacrifices it takes to make a living in gospel, including criticism endured by women who sought to pursue careers as professional gospel singers while raising their families. “The Thing” (1982)Moody, stark, often funny and always chilling, this science fiction horror classic follows Antarctic scientists who uncover a long-dormant, malevolent extraterrestrial presence. “The Thing” revolutionized horror special effects and offers a brutally honest portrait of the results of paranoia and exhaustion when the unknown becomes inescapable. “The Thing” deftly adapts John W. Campbell's 1938 novella “Who Goes There?” and influenced “Stranger Things” and “Reservoir Dogs.” It remains a tense, thrilling and profoundly unsettling work of cinema. “The Big Chill” (1983)Lawrence Kasdan's best picture-nominated “The Big Chill” offers an intimate portrait of friends reunited after the suicide of one of their own and features actors who defined cinema in the 1980s – Glenn Close, William Hurt, Jo Beth Williams, Kevin Kline, Jeff Goldblum and Meg Tilly. This powerful ensemble portrays American stereotypes of the time – the yuppie, the drug dealer, the TV star – and deftly humanizes them. Through humor, tenderness, honesty and an amazing soundtrack, it shows formerly idealistic Americans making and dealing with the constant compromises of adulthood, while buoying one another with uncompromising love and friendship. “The Karate Kid” (1984)An intimate story about family and friendship, “The Karate Kid” also succeeds as a hero's journey, a sports movie and a teen movie – a feel-good movie, but not without grit. The film offers clearly defined villains, romance and seemingly unachievable goals, but also an elegant character-driven drama that is relatable and touching. A father who has lost his son meets the displaced son of a single mother and teaches him about finding balance and avoiding the pitfalls of violence and revenge. Race and class issues are presented honestly and are dealt with reasonably. Our hero practices a lot, gets frustrated, gets hurt, but still succeeds. It's as American as they come, and it's a classic. “Glory” (1989)“Glory,” described by Leonard Maltin as “one of the finest historical dramas ever made,” portrays a historical account of the 54th Regiment, a unit of African American soldiers who fought for the North in the Civil War. Authorized by the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863, the regiment consisted of an all-Black troop commanded by white officers. Matthew Broderick plays the young colonel who trains the troop, and Denzel Washington (in an Academy Award-winning performance) is among an impressive cast that includes Morgan Freeman, Cary Elwes and Andre Braugher. American Civil War historian James M. McPherson said the film "accomplishes a remarkable feat in sensitizing a lot of today's Black students to the role that their ancestors played in the Civil War in winning their own freedom.” “Philadelphia” (1993)                                                                  “Philadelphia” stars Tom Hanks in one of the first mainstream studio movies to confront the HIV/AIDS crisis. In the film, law partner Andrew Beckett (Hanks) is fired from his firm when they discover that he is gay and has AIDS. He hires personal attorney Joe Miller (Denzel Washington) to help him with litigation against his former employer. Director Jonathan Demme is quoted as saying, “The film is not necessarily just about AIDS, but rather everyone in this country is entitled to justice.” The film won two Oscars: one for Hanks and the other for Bruce Springsteen's original song, “The Streets of Philadelphia.” Through the song's mainstream radio and MTV airplay, it brought the film and its conversation around the HIV/AIDS pandemic to a wider audience. “Before Sunrise” (1995)                                                              Richard Linklater has explored a wide range of narrative storytelling styles while consistently capturing ordinary, everyday American life. However, his innovative use of time as a defining and recurring cinematic tool has become one of his most significant accomplishments. As the first film in his “Before” trilogy – three films, each shot nine years apart – “Before Sunrise” unfolds as one of cinema's most sustained explorations of love and the passage of time, highlighting the human experience through chance encounters and conversation. With his critically acclaimed 12-year production of the film “Boyhood” (2014) and a new 20-year planned production underway, his unique use of the medium of film to demonstrate time passing demonstrates an unprecedented investment in actors and narrative storytelling. “Clueless” (1995)                                                             A satire, comedy and loose Jane Austen literary adaptation dressed in teen movie designer clothing, “Clueless,” directed by Amy Heckerling, rewards both the casual and hyper-analytical viewer. It's impossible to miss its peak-1990s colorful, high-energy, soundtrack-focused on-screen dynamism, and repeated viewings reveal its unpretentiously presented and extraordinarily layered and biting social commentary about class, privilege and power structures. Heckerling and the incredible cast never talk down to the audience, creating main characters that viewers root for, despite the obvious digs at the ultrarich. The film centers on Cher (Alicia Silverstone) as a well-intentioned, fashion-obsessed high school student who is convinced she has life figured out. In the age of MTV, the film's popularity launched Paul Rudd's career and Silverstone's iconic-1990s status. The soundtrack, curated by Karyn Rachtman, helped solidify the film as a time capsule of clothing, music, dialogue and teenage life. “The Truman Show” (1998)Before social media and reality television, there was “The Truman Show.” Jim Carrey breaks from his usual comedic roles to star in this dramatic film about a man who, unbeknownst to him, is living his life on a soundstage filmed for a popular reality show. Adopted at birth by the television studio, Truman Burbank (Carrey) grew up in the (fictitious) town of Seahaven Island with his family and friends playing roles (paid actors). Cameras are all over the soundstage and follow his activities 24/7. Almost 30 years since its release, the film continues to be a study in sociology, philosophy and psychology, and has inspired university classes on media influence, the human condition and reality television. “Frida” (2002)Salma Hayek produced and starred in this biopic of Frida Kahlo, adapted from the book “Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo” by Hayden Herrera. The film explores Kahlo's rise as an artist in Mexico City and the impact disability and chronic pain from an accident as a young adult had on her life and work. The film centers around her tumultuous and passionate relationships, most significantly with her husband, painter Diego Rivera (Alfred Molina). Directed by Julie Taymor, the film was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Actress. It won awards for Best Makeup and Best Original Score for Elliot Goldenthal, who also won a Golden Globe in the same category. “The Hours” (2002)Director Stephen Daldry's “The Hours” weaves the novel “Mrs. Dalloway” into three women's stories of loneliness, depression and suicide. Virginia Woolf, played by Nicole Kidman (who won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for her performance), is working on the novel while struggling with what is now known as bipolar disorder. Laura, played by Julianne Moore (nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role), is unfulfilled in her life as a 1950s housewife and mother. Clarissa (played by Meryl Streep) is – like Mrs. Dalloway – planning a party, but for her close friend who is dying of AIDS. The film is based on Michael Cunningham's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. It earned nine Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and won a Golden Globe for Best Picture. “The Incredibles” (2004)                                                 With an all-star cast and memorable soundtrack, this Academy Award-winning Pixar hit uses thrilling action sequences to tell the story of a family trying to live normal lives while hiding their superpowers. For the first time, Pixar hired an outside director, Brad Bird, who drew inspiration from spy films and comic books from the 1960s. The animation team developed a new design element to capture realistic human anatomy, hair, skin and clothing, which Pixar struggled with in early films like “Toy Story.” The film spawned merchandise, video games, Lego sets and more. The sequel, “Incredibles 2,” was also a huge hit, and together, both films generated almost $2 billion at the box office. “The Wrecking Crew” (2008)                                                     “The Wrecking Crew” is a documentary that showcases a group of Los Angeles studio musicians who played on many hit songs and albums of the 1960s and early 1970s, including “California Dreamin',” “The Beat Goes On,” “You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling” and “These Boots Are Made for Walkin'.” Through interviews, music, footage and his own narration, director Denny Tedesco reveals how the Wrecking Crew members – including his father, guitarist Tommy Tedesco – were the unsung heroes of some of America's most famous songs. Production for the film began in 1996, and the film was completed in 2008. Due to the high cost of song licenses, the official release was delayed until 2015, when a successful Kickstarter campaign raised over $300,000 to pay for the music rights. “Inception” (2010)                                                                         Writer and director Christopher Nolan once again challenges audiences with multiple interconnected narrative layers while delivering thrilling action sequences and stunning visual effects. “Inception” asks the question, “Can you alter a person's thoughts by manipulating their dreams?” Taking almost 10 years to write, the film was praised for its aesthetic significance and Nolan's ability to create scenes using cameras rather than computer-generated imagery. A metaphysical heist film with an emotional core driven by grief and guilt, “Inception” offers a meditation on how dreams influence identity, and it resonates deeply in an age of digital simulation, blurred realities and uncertainty. The film earned $830 million at the box office and won four Academy Awards. “The Loving Story” (2011)Nancy Buirski's acclaimed documentary gives an in-depth and deeply personal look at the true story of Richard Loving (a white man) and Mildred Loving (a Black and Native American woman), who were forbidden by law to marry in the state of Virginia in the 1960s. Their Supreme Court case, Loving vs. Virginia, was one of the most significant in history, and paved the way for future multiracial couples to marry. The movie captures the immense challenges the Lovings faced to keep their family and marriage together, through a combination of 16mm footage, personal photographs, accounts from their lawyers and family members, and audio from the Supreme Court oral arguments. “The Grand Budapest Hotel” (2014)“The Grand Budapest Hotel” stands as one of Wes Anderson's most successful films and demonstrates his own brand of unique craftsmanship, resulting in a visually striking and emotionally resonant story. As one of the most stylistically distinctive American filmmakers of the last half-century, Anderson uses historically accurate color and architecture to paint scenes to elicit nostalgia and longing from audiences, while at the same time weaving in political and social upheaval into the film. The film is an example of Anderson as a unique artist who uses whimsy, melancholy, innovative storytelling and a great deal of historical research, which is on display in this visually rich gem of a movie. Find out more at https://registry-a-podcast.pinecast.co

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Damn Good Movie Memories
Episode 488 - Duck Soup (1933)

Damn Good Movie Memories

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 45:02


The fifth and final film for the Marx Brothers with Zeppo and Paramount Pictures.  Find out how Rufus T. Firefly (Groucho) saves (?!) the country of Freedonia from a revolution.

Arts Entrepreneurship Podcast: Making Art Work
#363: Larry Heyman (Scenic Designer) (pt. 1 of 2)

Arts Entrepreneurship Podcast: Making Art Work

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 46:49 Transcription Available


This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Larry Heyman. He's an internationally recognized and award-winning freelance scenic designer based in Cleveland, Ohio. Larry has over 30 years of experience in set design, as well as properties design, fabrication and supervision, across theatre, film, opera, television, commercial projects and higher education. Companies he's worked with include: The Goodman Theatre, The Huntington Theatre, Prague Shakespeare Company, The Cleveland Playhouse, Paramount Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox, and MTV. Stream the episode to hear how Larry incorporate in-depth research and problem solving to give his clients what they want. https://www.historyofchairs.com/

The Paunch Stevenson Show
Ep 318 01/25/2026

The Paunch Stevenson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 109:00


In this episode...the blizzards of 1996 and 2026, Greg's trip to Los Angeles, review of Severance and Dark Matter AppleTV series, driving through the SoCal landscape, getting to meet Bruce Dern, G.W. Bailey, Julie Newmar, Jackie Joseph, Joan Collins, etc., visiting classic filming locations like the E.T. and Back to the Future houses, a high school from Buffy, the Rose Bowl, Twin Pines Mall from BTTF, checking out the Hollywood Sign and the Walk of Fame, Saved by the Bell on location, touring Paramount Pictures and Universal Studios, driverless cars and delivery coolers, Uncle Floyd Vivino, 1951-2026, another live action He-Man movie coming, and a reboot of The Rockford Files 110 minutes - http://www.paunchstevenson.com

Cinema Degeneration
Howling At The Full Moon - "Virtual Encounters"

Cinema Degeneration

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2026 67:16


On our show, "Howling At The Full Moon" which celebrates anything related to Charles Bands Empire of Full Moon Pictures, we're going way back to the Paramount Pictures days in our 43rd episode with the sci-fi soft core romp that was the first from the sub-label Surrender Cinema "VIRTUAL ENCOUNTERS " from 1996.  Directed by Cybil Richards and starring Elizabeth Kaitan, Taylor St. Clair, Rob Lee, Jacqueline Lovell, and more.  This soft-core late night Skinnemax tale centers around Amy, a mild mannered woman who is gifted a Virtual Reality package labelled Virtual Encounters from her lover Michael to help with her sexual inhibitions.  Join our discussion headed off by our regular hosts Cameron Scott and Full Moon enthusiast Dustin Hubbard as they take a deep dive discussion on the story of Amy's road to sexual freedom via sci-fi virtual reality! Join us!   "Virtual Encounters is a full sensory interactive experience. You may just watch. Or participate. The choice is yours."  

United Public Radio
The Outer Realm - A Metaphysical Approach- UFO_UAP_ET Interaction with Mark Russell Bell

United Public Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2026 91:34


The Outer Realm Welcomes welcomes Metaphysical Author and NonCommercial Blogger, Mark Russell Bell Date: January 21st, 2026 Episode: 670 Discussion: Mark will be talking about one of his amazing articles which covers A Metaphyscial Approach which presents “precise evidence and documentation of interstellar & interdimensional UFO/UAP, Space People Interaction” What's The Real Story? From Non Fiction to Channellers, and more! Contact for the show - theouterrealmcontact@gmail.com Michelle Desrochers and The Outer Realm :https://linktr.ee/michelledesrochers_ Please support us by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. Thank you all !!! About Mark: Noncommercial blogger Mark Russell Bell is the author of Testament (1997). The nonfiction book is presented as a case study with a documentary style using question and answer interview transcripts, journals and photographs. Prior to retirement, his professional occupations have included talent agent, movie publicity writer for Paramount Pictures, and school office technician including special education duties. After experiencing some strange events as a child, Bell has had a life-long interest in learning about occurrences sometimes categorized as ‘paranormal phenomena.' After majoring in cinema at USC, he worked as a talent agent before becoming staff writer in the publicity department of Paramount Pictures and contributing to the campaigns for such films as "Braveheart," "Fatal Attraction," "Forrest Gump," "Ghost," "The Godfather, Part III," "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," and the "Star Trek" series. He had begun writing movie press kits on a freelance basis as a favor to his twin brother who at the time was a publicity department executive at the Hollywood studio. (article) In 1995 after researching documented 'talking poltergeist' cases, Bell learned about a contemporary Oklahoma family experiencing the phenomena. His unexpurgated interview with the family is featured in Testament. The family was seen on television in the November 1995 ABC special "Ghosts, Mediums, Psychics: Put To The Test" and this footage also aired in the summer of 1996 on "20/20." Among the authentic phenomena filmed for the special was a dining room chair moved by an unseen presence. Bell's New Consciousness Research Organization was formed as Internet publisher of the noncommercial online edition of Testament in 1997. In 2009 he began blogging at https://www.metaphysicalarticles.org; his noncommercial blog is entitled Metaphysical Articles: Interesting Articles, Links and Other Media. Also available is an online Page of Online Autobiography Chapter Links and Articles Index of Subjects and Titles with Links. Bell resides in Los Angeles, where the New Consciousness Research Organization helps people expand their metaphysical, spiritual and cosmological understanding of life. Some example blog articles are "UFOs / UAP / Space People 'Disclosure' Evidence Is Already Available — The Data Is Identified In This Blog Article", "Key Data for 'Genius' Thinkers Regarding Science, Life and Cosmology" and an autobiographical article "In Comparison to the Lives of Other People This Is How Mine Became 'Over-The-Top' 30 Years Ago". Mark Russell Bell https://www.metaphysicalarticles If you enjoy the content on the channel, please support us by subscribing: Thank you All A formal disclosure: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on The Outer Realm Radio and Beyond The Outer Realm are not necessarily those of the TOR, BTOR Hosts, Sponsors, or the United Public Radio Network and its producers. Although the content may be interesting, it is deemed "For Entertainment Purposes" . We are always be respectful and courteous to all involved. Thank you, we appreciate you all!

Sibling Cinema
The Emperor Waltz (1948)

Sibling Cinema

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 44:36


This week, we discuss Billy Wilder's 1948 Technicolor musical comedy set in the picturesque mountains of turn of the century Austria, The Emperor Waltz.SPOILER ALERT We will be talking about this movie in its entirety, so if you plan on watching it, we suggest you watch it before listening to our takes.A Paramount Pictures production. Released on June 17, 1948. Directed by Billy Wilder. Written by Charles Brackett and Wilder. Starring Bing Crosby and Joan Fontaine. Cinematography by George Barnes. Edited by Doane Harrison. Score by Victor Young.

United Public Radio
The Outer Realm - A Metaphysical Approach- UFO_UAP_ET Interaction with Mark Russell Bell

United Public Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 91:50


The Outer Realm Welcomes welcomes Metaphysical Author and NonCommercial Blogger, Mark Russell Bell Date: January 21st, 2026 Episode: 670 Discussion: Mark will be talking about one of his amazing articles which covers A Metaphyscial Approach which presents “precise evidence and documentation of interstellar & interdimensional UFO/UAP, Space People Interaction” What's The Real Story? From Non Fiction to Channellers, and more! Contact for the show - theouterrealmcontact@gmail.com Michelle Desrochers and The Outer Realm :https://linktr.ee/michelledesrochers_ Please support us by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. Thank you all !!! About Mark: Noncommercial blogger Mark Russell Bell is the author of Testament (1997). The nonfiction book is presented as a case study with a documentary style using question and answer interview transcripts, journals and photographs. Prior to retirement, his professional occupations have included talent agent, movie publicity writer for Paramount Pictures, and school office technician including special education duties. After experiencing some strange events as a child, Bell has had a life-long interest in learning about occurrences sometimes categorized as ‘paranormal phenomena.' After majoring in cinema at USC, he worked as a talent agent before becoming staff writer in the publicity department of Paramount Pictures and contributing to the campaigns for such films as "Braveheart," "Fatal Attraction," "Forrest Gump," "Ghost," "The Godfather, Part III," "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," and the "Star Trek" series. He had begun writing movie press kits on a freelance basis as a favor to his twin brother who at the time was a publicity department executive at the Hollywood studio. (article) In 1995 after researching documented 'talking poltergeist' cases, Bell learned about a contemporary Oklahoma family experiencing the phenomena. His unexpurgated interview with the family is featured in Testament. The family was seen on television in the November 1995 ABC special "Ghosts, Mediums, Psychics: Put To The Test" and this footage also aired in the summer of 1996 on "20/20." Among the authentic phenomena filmed for the special was a dining room chair moved by an unseen presence. Bell's New Consciousness Research Organization was formed as Internet publisher of the noncommercial online edition of Testament in 1997. In 2009 he began blogging at https://www.metaphysicalarticles.org; his noncommercial blog is entitled Metaphysical Articles: Interesting Articles, Links and Other Media. Also available is an online Page of Online Autobiography Chapter Links and Articles Index of Subjects and Titles with Links. Bell resides in Los Angeles, where the New Consciousness Research Organization helps people expand their metaphysical, spiritual and cosmological understanding of life. Some example blog articles are "UFOs / UAP / Space People 'Disclosure' Evidence Is Already Available — The Data Is Identified In This Blog Article", "Key Data for 'Genius' Thinkers Regarding Science, Life and Cosmology" and an autobiographical article "In Comparison to the Lives of Other People This Is How Mine Became 'Over-The-Top' 30 Years Ago". Mark Russell Bell https://www.metaphysicalarticles If you enjoy the content on the channel, please support us by subscribing: Thank you All A formal disclosure: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on The Outer Realm Radio and Beyond The Outer Realm are not necessarily those of the TOR, BTOR Hosts, Sponsors, or the United Public Radio Network and its producers. Although the content may be interesting, it is deemed "For Entertainment Purposes" . We are always be respectful and courteous to all involved. Thank you, we appreciate you all!

Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin

Barry Diller is a media executive and entrepreneur whose career has shaped modern television, film, and digital media. He helped redefine entertainment by innovating network programming at ABC, leading Paramount Pictures during a period of major commercial success, and later launching the Fox Broadcasting Company, establishing the United States' fourth major television network. He expanded his influence into digital commerce as chairman of IAC and Expedia Group, building and scaling companies such as Match, Expedia, and Vimeo. In recognition of his impact in media, he was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1994. ------ Thank you to the sponsors that fuel our podcast and our team: AG1 https://drinkag1.com/tetra ------ Squarespace https://squarespace.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ Athletic Nicotine https://www.athleticnicotine.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ Sign up to receive Tetragrammaton Transmissions https://www.tetragrammaton.com/join-newsletter

Don't Kill the Messenger with movie research expert Kevin Goetz
Gail Berman (Producer & Entertainment Executive) on Creative Fearlessness Across Stage, Television, and Film

Don't Kill the Messenger with movie research expert Kevin Goetz

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 53:22 Transcription Available


Send Kevin a Text MessageIn this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz welcomes Gail Berman, one of Hollywood's most versatile executives. From producing Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on Broadway at 22 to becoming the first woman to lead both a major TV network (Fox Entertainment) and a film studio (Paramount Pictures), she has consistently rewritten what creative leadership looks like in Hollywood.From Brooklyn to Broadway: The Joseph Origin Story (04:03): At just 22 years old, Gail and her partner, Susan Rose, produced Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. They brought the show to Broadway, earning seven Tony nominations.The Red Dress and the Palisades Fires (15:52): Gail's Tony Awards dress remains in storage due to insurance settlements following the recent Palisades fires that damaged her home.Starting Over in Television (19:30): Gail shares how she received a message on her answering machine about a new venture at HBO. Despite knowing nothing about television, she took the job at the comedy channel that would become Comedy Central.The Buffy Breakthrough at Sandollar (23:56): After reading the Buffy the Vampire Slayer film script, Gail saw it as a perfect TV show. While serving as President of Sandollar, she partnered with Sandy Gallin and Dolly Parton to develop and executive produce the show—launching a cultural phenomenon.The Austin Butler Screen Test for Elvis (28:26): When Baz Luhrmann showed four screen tests, Austin Butler's was last. The film would earn Gail an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture.From Regency Television to Running Fox (33:49): After producing Malcolm in the Middle, Roswell, and The Bernie Mac Show at Regency Television, Gail received a call from Peter Chernin asking her to run Fox Entertainment.The Paramount Years (40:28): Hired to run Paramount Pictures, MTV Films, and Nickelodeon Films, Gail faced some resistance. She secured the Star Trek film rights back from CBS with just 18 months to put it into production, hiring J.J. Abrams and Damon Lindelof to work fast.Black Swan: The Musical (50:43): After leaving Paramount, Gail launched The Jackal Group. She's now producing the musical adaptation of Black Swan with Darren Aronofsky, Kevin McCollum, and Scott Franklin.Gail Berman's story shows how versatility and the willingness to start over can create a remarkable career. From Broadway to broadcast television to film, she's proven that embracing new challenges leads to extraordinary places.Host: Kevin GoetzGuests: Gail BermanProducer: Kari CampanoWriters: Kevin Goetz, Darlene Hayman, and Kari CampanoAudio Engineer: Gary Forbes (DG Entertainment)For more information about Gail Berman:Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gail_BermanIMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0075762/LinkedIn: For more information about Kevin Goetz:- Website: www.KevinGoetz360.com- Audienceology Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Audience-ology/Kevin-Goetz/9781982186678- How to Score in Hollywood: https://www.amazon.com/How-Score-Hollywood-Secrets-Business/dp/198218986X/- Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Substack: @KevinGoetz360- LinkedIn @Kevin Goetz- Screen Engine/ASI Website: www.ScreenEngineASI.com

Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts Entrepreneur
Linda Love Simmons, Master Choreographer - pt. 2

Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts Entrepreneur

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 23:43


Linda Love-Simmons returns to the Feeding the Starving Artist podcast!Linda is an award winning director and choreographer who has created special events from Los Angeles to New York City for Disney, Barbie, Monster High, the 2002 Olympics, Megan Mulally, Paramount Pictures, the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes, Holland America cruise lines, Sesame Street Live, Oakley, and Under Armor.  Stage Choreography credits include SWING, A CHORUS LINE, THE PRODUCERS, LEGALLY BLONDE, 9 TO 5, THE PRODUCERS, THE CRYSTAL CATHEDRALS-CREATION, SAVIOR OF THE WORLD, ONCE, DISNEY'S  TARZAN and KINKY BOOTS. For Disney, Linda is an entertainment show director and choreographer of hundreds special events and shows including, DISNEY CHANNEL FAN FEST,  THE ANIMATION ACADEMY, THE ALL AMERICAN COLLEGE BAND, THE DISNEYLAND BAND, THE YOUTH EDUCATION SERIES AND DISNEY PERFORMING ARTS. More than just creating technical and energetic choreography and thoughtful dramatic pieces Linda has a personal mantra of creating positive success experiences.  By inspiring performers to strive for their very best and encouraging them to dwell in the realm of possibility there is passion and excitement in everything she does. Leading by example and having no tolerance for low expectations she creates an environment where everyone she works with can attain the same personal excellence that she strives for in herself.

DragonLance Saga
2026 Dragons of Autumn Twilight Watch Party

DragonLance Saga

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 90:24


Join the 2026 Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight Annual Watch Party celebrating the direct to video film release. Originally released by Paramount Pictures on January 15, 2008. The film was scored by Karl Preusser. We will be commenting on its production and story with you, the audience. You can learn more here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragonlance:_Dragons_of_Autumn_Twilight  https://youtube.com/live/zb8KSREFL5k About Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight After 300 hundred years of peace, the world of Krynn has descended into darkness as the evil goddess Takhisis and her army of dragons threaten to dominate the lands. Can a small band of heroes, including the wizard Raistlin (Kiefer Sutherland), the priestess Goldmoon (Lucy Lawless), and the half-elven warrior Tanis (Michael Rosenbaum), save the world before all is lost? Based on the New York Times best-selling novel, Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight is an epic tale of might, magic, and monsters!

Choses à Savoir
Pourquoi le logo de Paramount est-il une montagne entourée d'étoiles ?

Choses à Savoir

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 2:15


Chaque fois qu'un film Paramount commence, la même image apparaît : une montagne majestueuse, entourée d'un cercle d'étoiles. Ce logo est si familier qu'on n'y prête plus attention. Et pourtant, il raconte une histoire très précise — et très ambitieuse.Ce symbole appartient à Paramount Pictures, l'un des plus anciens studios de cinéma au monde. Et cette montagne n'a pas été choisie au hasard.Nous sommes en 1914. Le cinéma n'est encore qu'un divertissement naissant. À cette époque, le fondateur de Paramount, William Wadsworth Hodkinson, cherche un emblème capable de distinguer son studio de tous les autres. Il griffonne alors une montagne entourée d'étoiles. Selon plusieurs sources concordantes, cette montagne serait inspirée d'un sommet réel : le Ben Lomond, dans l'Utah, que Hodkinson admirait dans sa jeunesse. Ce détail est important : le logo de Paramount n'est pas une abstraction graphique, mais un souvenir personnel transformé en symbole universel.La montagne incarne une idée très claire : le sommet. À une époque où les studios se multiplient, Paramount affirme visuellement une hiérarchie. Le message est limpide : ici, on vise le plus haut niveau artistique et industriel. Avant même le premier plan du film, le spectateur comprend qu'il entre dans un cinéma qui se veut supérieur, durable, monumental.Mais ce sont surtout les étoiles qui donnent au logo tout son sens. À l'origine, elles sont 24. Et ce nombre n'est pas décoratif. Chaque étoile représente un acteur ou un réalisateur sous contrat avec Paramount. Le logo devient ainsi une déclaration de puissance : Paramount est le centre de gravité autour duquel gravitent les plus grands talents du cinéma. Une montagne immobile, entourée d'astres brillants. Le studio comme sommet, les stars comme constellation.Avec le temps, le nombre exact d'étoiles varie selon les versions du logo, mais leur signification reste la même : la domination par le talent. Contrairement à d'autres studios qui ont souvent changé d'identité visuelle, Paramount conserve cette image pendant plus d'un siècle. Ce n'est pas un hasard.La montagne, par définition, ne bouge pas. Elle traverse les époques. Dans un art fondé sur l'illusion, le montage et le mouvement, Paramount choisit un symbole de stabilité. Une promesse silencieuse faite au spectateur : le cinéma peut changer, mais Paramount restera.C'est d'ailleurs pour cette raison que ce logo est souvent présenté comme le plus ancien encore utilisé à Hollywood. Plus qu'un logo, c'est un manifeste.En résumé, la montagne aux étoiles de Paramount ne signifie pas « le cinéma » en général. Elle signifie une chose très précise : être au sommet, entouré des plus grandes stars, et s'y maintenir dans le temps. Une ambition gravée dans la pierre… et projetée sur écran depuis plus de cent ans. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Business of Story
#550: How to Use The Hero's Journey in Business and in Life, With John Bucher

Business of Story

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 70:39


Why This Episode Matters This milestone 550th episode brings the Business of Story full circle to its foundational inspiration: Joseph Campbell and the Hero's Journey. Host Park Howell interviews John Bucher, PhD, Executive Director of the Joseph Campbell Foundation, revealing why the Hero's Journey is more than a story framework - it's a neurological blueprint for business success. What You'll Discover The Neuroscience of Storytelling Modern research shows the Hero's Journey mirrors the exact neurological patterns your brain uses to solve problems. When you structure business communications around this framework, you're speaking the native language of human decision-making. How Customers Really Make Decisions John Bucher reveals the truth most businesses miss: Customers make emotional decisions first, gather evidence to support those feelings second, then justify logically third. As Robert McKee said, "The conscious mind is simply the PR department that justifies all the decisions the emotional subconscious mind makes." This is why stories (which communicate feelings) are more powerful than data alone. The Two Paths to Business Transformation Discover how the "Call to Adventure" manifests differently for entrepreneurs versus managers: • Entrepreneur's Journey: Driven by dissatisfaction, voluntarily leaves comfort zone, proactively pursues opportunity • Manager's Journey: Forced by circumstances, faces organizational changes, adapts to involuntary transitions Understanding both paths helps you connect with any audience. Your Customer Is the Hero (Not Your Brand) The positioning shift that transforms marketing from pushy to magnetic: Your brand is Yoda, not Luke Skywalker. You're the mentor providing guidance, not the hero seeking glory. John explains: "We all trust ourselves more than we trust anyone else. When we create the framework for listeners to tell themselves the story, it's so much more powerful." What You're Really Selling "Chevrolet doesn't sell automobiles, they sell freedom." Customers don't buy based on specifications - they buy emotional stories about what products enable in their lives. You're selling transformation, not products. From Intuitive to Intentional Storytelling We're all natural storytellers, but there's a difference between intuitive and intentional storytelling. Learn how to replicate storytelling success consistently without becoming a story theorist. The Hero's Journey as Life Instruction Manual Christopher Vogler calls the Hero's Journey "an instruction manual for life." John Bucher agrees: "No matter how good things are going, bad times always come. That road of trials is something we all keep returning to." The framework helps you recognize patterns, identify mentors, and embrace transformation as natural. Guest Expert John Bucher, PhD, is a renowned mythologist and story expert who has been featured on the BBC, the History Channel, the LA Times, The Hollywood Reporter, and numerous other international outlets. He serves as Executive Director for the Joseph Campbell Foundation and is a writer, storyteller, and speaker. John has consulted and worked with government and cultural leaders around the world, as well as organizations such as HBO, DC Comics, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, A24 Films, Atlas Obscura, and The John Maxwell Leadership Foundation. He is the author of six influential books on storytelling and has worked with New York Times best-selling authors, YouTube influencers, Eisner winners, Emmy winners, Academy Award nominees, magicians, and cast members from Saturday Night Live. Holding a PhD in Mythology & Depth Psychology, he integrates scholarly insights with practical insights, exploring the profound connections between myth, culture, and personal identity. His expertise has helped shape compelling narratives across various platforms, enriching the way stories are understood, told, and experienced globally. Website: tellingabetterstory.com Episode Highlights • The Deathbringer and Lifebringer Native American story that illustrates what you're really selling in business • Why Joseph Campbell opposed dogmatic application of the Hero's Journey (and championed diverse adaptations) • Park Howell's synchronicity experience: Lights flickering when mentioning Campbell's death anniversary • How Park's career demonstrates multiple hero's journeys (agency founder at 35, story consultant at 55) • The Refusal of the Call in sales: Why customer resistance is a natural stage, not permanent barrier • John Bucher's accidental hero's journey (enrolled in music program, ended up in film/TV by mistake) • The Fundamental Attribution Error and how it affects business communication • Why the Hero's Journey is a form (not formula) - the tango dancing metaphor • How to use storytelling language to create deeper listening and engagement Resources Mentioned Quick Introduction (3 minutes): "What It Takes to Be a Hero" by Matthew Winkler (TED-Ed video) - Created by a teacher to help struggling teens understand they're not alone Accessible Learning: • "The Writer's Journey" by Christopher Vogler (5th edition) • "The Power of Myth" book and PBS series with Bill Moyers (6 one-hour episodes) • "Finding Joe" documentary Deep Study: • "The Hero with a Thousand Faces" by Joseph Campbell (1949 - warning: very arcane) New Release: • "Joseph Campbell on the Hero's Journey" - Joseph Campbell Essentials series pocket gift book (available on Amazon) Business Application: • Story Cycle System by Park Howell • Venables Bell & Partners Audi campaigns (perfect 30-second Hero's Journey examples) Key Quotes John Bucher on Decision-Making: "When we understand story, we start to get shortcuts into the thinking of people behind how they make decisions." On Campbell's Philosophy: "Joseph Campbell was not a fan of dogma. He was interested in putting things out on the table for thoughtful engagement and good conversation." On Story Power: "Stories bypass the head and go straight to the heart. We've heard it all before in business - we're looking for different ways to bring information that hold just a bit of surprise." Park Howell on Intentional Storytelling: "We are all by nature intuitive storytellers. But you can become an intentional storyteller simply by understanding these frameworks." On Story as Operating System: "Storytelling is the software that drives the hardware of the operating system - our meaning-making machine in our limbic system, hippocampus, and amygdala." Connect John Bucher: tellingabetterstory.com Joseph Campbell Foundation: jcf.org (weekly newsletter available) Park Howell: businessofstory.com Story Cycle System: businessofstory.com/story-cycle-genie Related Episodes • Episode 425: The ABT Framework Explained - Mastering And-But-Therefore for Business • Episode 380: Customer Journey Mapping with Story Frameworks • Episode 510: Brand Archetypes in Action - Finding Your Authentic Voice About Business of Story The Business of Story podcast helps business professionals, marketers, and entrepreneurs master the power of strategic storytelling. Host Park Howell, creator of the Story Cycle System, interviews world-class experts on applying narrative frameworks to business growth, customer engagement, and brand development. Subscribe: businessofstory.com/podcast

Sci-Fi Talk
Byte:

Sci-Fi Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 4:21


In this episode of Byte, a look into Primate, the gripping new sci‑fi thriller that blends creature‑feature intensity with a surprisingly emotional core. The film pushes beyond genre expectations, exploring what happens when human ambition collides with the unknown — and what it truly means to survive. You'll hear interviews thanks to Paramount Pictures with:  Benjamin Cheng Gia Hunter Jessica Alexander  Johnny Sequoyah Miguel Torres Umba Johannes Roberts — Director & Co‑Writer  

KMJ's Afternoon Drive
Sierra Nut House & Jackass 5

KMJ's Afternoon Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 16:43


The Sierra Nut House has signed a lease to take over the former High Sierra Grill and Tony Roma’s restaurant at Bullard and West avenues in the Pavilion West Shopping Center, according to a leasing report from Retail California. A brand new “Jackass” movie will be released wide in theaters on June 26 via Paramount Pictures. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci
The Man Who Changed Youth Culture - Tom Freston

Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 34:07


Tom Freston is a cofounder of MTV and the former CEO of Viacom, where he oversaw Paramount Pictures. Before his Viacom roles, he ran MTV Networks for seventeen years, overseeing Nickelodeon, VH1, Comedy Central, and other legendary networks. He is a board member of Imagine Entertainment and a board member emeritus of both the American Museum of Natural History and the think tank New America. I really recommend you read Tom's book Unplugged: Adventures from MTV to Timbuktu Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investment firm, and founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio. He is the host of the podcast Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci. A graduate of Tufts University and Harvard Law School, he lives in Manhasset, Long Island.

Sibling Cinema
Double Indemnity (1944)

Sibling Cinema

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 43:34


This week, we discuss the creme de la creme of film noir, Billy Wilder's Double Indemnity, which perfected the genre's dark style and biting dialogue and put Wilder firmly on the A-list.SPOILER ALERT We will be talking about this movie in its entirety, including the details of the central murder plot and its ultimate resolution. If you plan on watching it, we strongly suggest you do so before listening to our takes.A Paramount Pictures production. Released on September 1, 1944. Directed by Billy Wilder. Screenplay by Billy Wilder and Raymond Chandler, based on the 1943 novel by James M. Cain. Starring Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck, and Edward G. Robinson. Cinematography by John F. Seitz. Edited by Doane Harrison. Music by Miklós Rózsa.

Dead Meat Podcast
259: Horror Hot Takes (and More)

Dead Meat Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 68:41


Chelsea and James kick off the new year by answering your burning questions! Today's episode is presented by Primate from Paramount Pictures, only in theaters this Friday, January 9th. In Primate, a group of friends' tropical vacation turns into a terrifying, primal tale of horror and survival. Johannes Roberts, director of carnal fare like 42 Meters Down and Strangers Prey at Night, has carved out another killer thriller that demands to be seen next to screaming fans. Don't miss Primate this Friday and get tickets now! This episode is also sponsored by Ollie! Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/deadmeat and use code deadmeat to get 60% off your first box! This episode is also sponsored by Rocket Money! Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://RocketMoney.com/DEADMEAT today! Order the Dead Meat 2026 desk calendar here! https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Golden-Chainsaws-and-Dull-Machetes-2026-Calendar/Dead-Meat-Productions-Inc/9781524892418 MERCH! https://deadmeatstore.com Website: https://deadmeat.rip WATCH OUR PROOF OF CONCEPT FOR OUR MOVIE, “Pre-Game”: https://youtu.be/o__XhcFS5Nc Get the Full Podcast RSS Feed! ► https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/deadmeat Dead Meat on Social Media: Twitter ► https://twitter.com/deadmeatjames Instagram ► http://instagram.com/deadmeatjames Tiktok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@deadmeatjames Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/deadmeatjames Reddit ► https://www.reddit.com/r/deadmeatjames/ Discord ► https://discord.gg/deadmeat Chelsea Rebecca on Social Media: Twitter ► https://twitter.com/carebecc Instagram ► http://instagram.com/carebecc James A. Janisse on Social Media: Twitter ► https://twitter.com/jamesajanisse Instagram ► http://instagram.com/jamesajanisse Practical Folks (James and Chelsea's other channel): https://www.youtube.com/practicalfolks MUSIC!! "U Make Me Feel" by MK2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Insightful Investor
#104 - Jim Gianopulos: The Evolution of Hollywood and Tech

Insightful Investor

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 80:21


Jim, former Chairman & CEO of 20th Century Fox and Paramount Pictures, helped bring Titanic, Avatar, and Top Gun: Maverick to global success. In this episode, we explore his journey from lawyer to studio chief, his role in connecting Hollywood and Silicon Valley, the evolution of the film industry, and how innovation—including AI—could shape the future of movies.-This podcast/webcast is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, investment, or business advice. It is not a solicitation, recommendation, or endorsement. All opinions expressed by participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Evoke Advisors Division of MAI Capital Management, LLC ("Evoke”), its affiliates, or any companies mentioned. Information shared has not been independently verified by MAI or its affiliates. MAI Capital Management, LLC (“MAI”) is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), which does not imply any particular level of skill or training.Certain information contained herein has been obtained from third party sources and such information has not been independently verified. No representation, warranty, or undertaking, expressed or implied, is given to the accuracy or completeness of such information by any person.While such sources are believed to be reliable, Evoke does not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of such information. Evoke does not undertake any obligation to update the information contained herein as of any future date.The content is intended for a general audience and does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell securities or adopt any investment strategy. Any examples or scenarios discussed are illustrative only, involve risks and uncertainties, and do not guarantee future results. Non-traditional assets carry significant risks and may not be suitable for all investors. Decisions should be based on individual objectives, risk tolerance, and circumstances.Statements herein are general and may not reflect an individual's or entity's specific circumstances or applicable laws, which vary by jurisdiction. Further, speakers' views are personal and may differ from Evoke and MAI recommendations and are not specific investment advice; and do not consider client objectives, risk tolerance, and diversification. Guests may have current or past relationships with Evoke and MAI, its affiliates, or the host, including as clients, service providers, or business partners. Participation does not constitute an endorsement or testimonial. No compensation has been paid or received for guest participation unless disclosed. MAI and its affiliates may have business relationships with entities mentioned in this podcast, which could create potential conflicts of interest. These relationships may include advisory services, investment management, or other arrangements. MAI seeks to manage such conflicts consistent with its fiduciary obligations and policies.(As of December 22, 2025)

Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts Entrepreneur

Linda Love-Simmons is an award winning director and choreographer who has created special events from Los Angeles to New York City for Disney, Barbie, Monster High, the 2002 Olympics, Megan Mulally, Paramount Pictures, the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes, Holland America cruise lines, Sesame Street Live, Oakley, and Under Armor.  Stage Choreography credits include SWING, A CHORUS LINE, THE PRODUCERS, LEGALLY BLONDE, 9 TO 5, THE PRODUCERS, THE CRYSTAL CATHEDRALS-CREATION, SAVIOR OF THE WORLD, ONCE, DISNEY'S  TARZAN and KINKY BOOTS. For Disney, Linda is an entertainment show director and choreographer of hundreds special events and shows including, DISNEY CHANNEL FAN FEST,  THE ANIMATION ACADEMY, THE ALL AMERICAN COLLEGE BAND, THE DISNEYLAND BAND, THE YOUTH EDUCATION SERIES AND DISNEY PERFORMING ARTS. More than just creating technical and energetic choreography and thoughtful dramatic pieces Linda has a personal mantra of creating positive success experiences.  By inspiring performers to strive for their very best and encouraging them to dwell in the realm of possibility there is passion and excitement in everything she does. Leading by example and having no tolerance for low expectations she creates an environment where everyone she works with can attain the same personal excellence that she strives for in herself.

80's Flick Flashback
#153 - "Airplane!" (1980) with Nicholas Pepin

80's Flick Flashback

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 61:54


Even during the lively era of the Marx Brothers' films at Paramount Pictures—featuring vaudevillian chaos like Horse Feathers and Duck Soup, or Mel Brooks parodies such as Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein—audiences had never experienced the overwhelming number of jokes like the ones in this 80s flick. These gags are so nonstop that the weaker ones don't even have time to linger. The film is packed with puns, pratfalls, provocations, interplay of foreground and background, double entendres, references to movies, TV shows, and commercials, along with random acts of silliness and absurdity, including many 'dad jokes'. So be sure to park in the red or white zone and purchase your smoking ticket, but don't eat the in-flight fish meal as Tim Williams and guest co-host Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" discuss “Airplane!” From 1980 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback podcast!Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:According to the Blu-ray commentary, the song "Stayin' Alive" was sped up by 10 percent for the movie's dance scene. Permission from The Bee Gees was required to speed it up.The filmmaking trio pitched the movie to Paramount as 'Animal House on a plane'—a misleading description, but a necessary tactic to sell the executives on the film's zany humor.Sources:Wikipedia, IMDBhttps://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/jul/02/airplane-film-40th-anniversary-spoof-comedySome sections were composed by ChatGPTWe'd love to hear your thoughts on our podcast! You can share your feedback with us via email or social media.​Website - https://www.80sflickflashback.com/​TeePublic Store - https://www.teepublic.com/user/eighties-flick-flashback​Buy Me A Coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/80sflickfb​Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/80sflickflashbackpodcast​Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/80sflickflashback/​TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@80sflickflashback​Email - Info@80sFlickFlashback.com

3D OR 2D Podcast
The SpongeBob Movie Search for Square Pants 3-D Movie Review

3D OR 2D Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 12:37


The Sponge Bob movie Search for SquarePantsis now out! How is the 3D aspect ? How is the movie? Our review will tell you all about it. Our review link is below: https://www.3dor2d.com/reviews/the-spongebob-movie-search-for-square-pants-3d-movie-reviewOfficial Website : https://www.spongebobmovie.com© 2025 Paramount Pictures and Viacom International Inc. SpongeBob SquarePants is a trademark of Viacom International Inc. If you want to donate to us please go to the link below:https://www.3dor2d.com/donateWe have an online store! Buy our new 2025 Ugly Christmas sweater and many more unique products. Our link is below:https://www.3dor2d.com/store Store Discount code:Lucky7 - For 7% off FIRST15 - 15% Off (Code Does NOT expire) but the code only works for the first 15 or so customers who use it. Please support 3Dor2D on Patreon. For ONLY $1 or $5 per month. Get more exclusive content, extended podcasts and more. For full info go to:http://patreon.com/3Dor2D3Dor2D podcasts are available via:Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioAnd more just search for “3Dor2D” 3Dor2D Podcast RSS FEED:http://www.3dor2d.com/podcast/?format=rssPlease follow 3Dor2D on:FacebookXInstagramLinked InPinterestYoutubeEmail 3Dor2D at:email3Dor2D@gmail.comWe hope that you enjoyed this podcast. Please subscribe to never miss a future 3Dor2D podcast. PoopPlease review the 3Dor2Dpodcast, it really helps us out. Thanks !

The Retirement Wisdom Podcast
The Vintage Writers – Kim Gottlieb-Walker & Roselyn Teukolsky

The Retirement Wisdom Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 28:30


Are you ready to graduate from the grind in 2026? Then here’s your most important project: Future You. Learn more “Eye opening and provocative.” “Challenged me to get out of the starting blocks and far down the path of really thinking about this next phase of my life in very different ways. I now feel like I have a solid road map.” “I wish I’d taken this program earlier.” __________________________ Start the new year right with new habits. FREE 3 session program – 3 Fridays in January at Noon Eastern January 2, 9 and 16 Sign up here __________________________ What if the most creative chapter of your life hasn't happened yet? Today's conversation is about second acts that arrive not quietly—but boldly. Kim Gottlieb-Walker published her debut novel at age 78 after a 50-year career as a photographer. She also leads the Vintage Writers, a lively weekly Zoom group of women authors over 70. Joining her is Roselyn Teukolsky, a former math and computer science educator who retired and now writes fiction. This conversation explores creative courage, identity shifts, the power of starting something new – and the value of community. Kim Gottlieb-Walker and Roselyn Teukolsky join us from California. _________________________ Planning for retirement? Check out our recommended Best Books for Retirement _________________________ Bios Kim Gottlieb-Walker's  career as a photographer covered a wide range of subjects, from classic rock and roll, reggae, and politics in the ‘60s and ‘70s to major motion pictures and television shows. Now in her late 70s, she has reinvented herself as a novelist. While still at UCLA (where she  received a BA in Motion Picture production) and shortly thereafter, she shot for underground LA newspapers and magazines including Crawdaddy, the Staff, and Music World. She  also shot the stills for John Carpenter's Halloween, The Fog, Christine and Escape from New York and worked at Paramount Pictures for nine years as the production photographer for Cheers, and five years for Family Ties. For three decades she  was an elected representative for still photographers on the National Executive Board of IATSE Local 600, the International Cinematographers Guild. Her coffee-table photo books Bob Marley and the Golden Age of Reggae and On Set with John Carpenter were published by Titan Press (UK) distributed by Random House (USA) and both are now in multiple printing. They have editions in Japanese, Russian and French. She's  had gallery shows in London, Los Angeles and New York. Her novels are  Lenswoman in Love – a novel of the 1960s & ‘70s (her debut) and the not-yet published historical novel Caterina by Moonlight, about a girl growing up in renaissance Florence in the late 15th century. Her short story “Summer of Love – 1967” appears in the multi-award-winning anthology Feisty Deeds. Former math and computer science teacher, Roselyn Teukolsky, is the author of A Reluctant Spy, an unconventional spy thriller, and The Fourth Woman, a cautionary tale about online dating. Teukolsky has long been intrigued by the dilemmas faced by smart women in male-dominated settings. Working as a computer science teacher has given her the familiarity to create an authentic female protagonist, a brilliant computer scientist, who, in the latest novel, must ward off a ransomware attack and an online-dating predator. Teukolsky has a B.Sc. in Math and Chemistry from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, and an M.S. in Math Education from Cornell. She is the author of the Barron's review book for AP Computer Science, which is currently in its 12th edition. Roselyn's favorite pastime is tournament bridge. She wrote How to Play Bridge with Your Spouse … and Survive (Master Point Press) in 2002. She lives in Pasadena, CA, with her husband, Saul Teukolsky. ________________________ Have a Question You’d Like Answered on the Podcast? Click here to leave a voice message or email me at joec@retirementwisdom.com _________________________ For More on Kim Gottlieb-Walker  Lenswoman in Love www.Lenswoman.com for an overview of her photographic history www.TheRenaissanceWoman.net www.KimGottliebWalker.com – her author website. — For More on Roselyn Teukolsky A Reluctant Spy The Fourth Woman _________________________ Podcast Conversations You May Like Why Retirement Was Just the Beginning – Neal Lipschutz A Creative Pursuit with an Intergenerational Assist – Neil & Michelle McLaughlin Edit Your Life – Elisabeth Sharp McKetta __________________________ About The Retirement Wisdom Podcast There are many podcasts on retirement, often hosted by financial advisors with their own financial motives, that cover the money side of the street. This podcast is different. You'll get smarter about the investment decisions you'll make about the most important asset you'll have in retirement: your time. About Retirement Wisdom I help people who are retiring, but aren't quite done yet, discover what's next and build their custom version of their next life. A meaningful retirement doesn't just happen by accident. Schedule a call today to discuss how the Designing Your Life process created by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans can help you make your life in retirement a great one — on your own terms. About Your Podcast Host Joe Casey is an executive coach who helps people design their next life after their primary career and create their version of The Multipurpose Retirement.™ He created his own next chapter after a 26-year career at Merrill Lynch, where he was Senior Vice President and Head of HR for Global Markets & Investment Banking. Joe has earned Master's degrees from the University of Southern California in Gerontology (at age 60), the University of Pennsylvania, and Middlesex University (UK), a BA in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and his coaching certification from Columbia University. In addition to his work with clients, Joe hosts The Retirement Wisdom Podcast, ranked in the top 1% globally in popularity by Listen Notes, with over 1.6 million downloads. Business Insider recognized Joe as one of 23 innovative coaches who are making a difference. He's the author of Win the Retirement Game: How to Outsmart the 9 Forces Trying to Steal Your Joy. ___________________________ Wise Quotes On a Writing Community “One of the things I’ve loved best about this recreation of my life is the number of people it’s brought into my life because the writers are a very supportive community. And it keeps your brain alive. There’s so much you have to learn with the learning curve of writing a book that it keeps your brain cells going. It stimulates them. I think there are many people out there who, after having had very active careers that are now retired and are feeling at lost ends. Every person has met interesting people during their lives, has had things happen to them, have had tragedies, have had happiness. Everybody has experiences in them that they might want to communicate. And writing, even though it seems like a very solitary occupation, it gives you a chance to put all of your life experience out into the world and to then connect with other people, other writers, to get the support that you need and to learn all of the different aspects of it. So it’s a very satisfying way to spend your retirement. Oh, well, it’s an amazing group of women. They’re all over 70. They’ve all reinvented themselves as writers. Some were writers beforehand, but most have reinvented themselves. And they cover all different kinds of writing of every genre. There’s self-help, there’s romance, there’s mystery, there’s historical fiction, and they’re all very talented, alert, wonderful women. And we meet every Tuesday on Zoom and commiserate and celebrate and give advice. And it has been the most wonderful support group. So we’re not isolated in retirement. We have interactions with people who have similar goals and similar challenges. It’s a tremendous support group.” – Kim Gottlieb-Walker On Age as an Asset ” It is never too late to reinvent yourself. It’s totally within your reach. You don’t have to depend on anyone else. All you have to do is sit down and let your ideas flow. And I wouldn’t worry about ageism because now that we’re in an age where you can self-publish, it doesn’t matter how old you are. And the fact that we have had such rich lives and so many experiences informs the writing and gives the writing depth and gives it reality because it’s based on our real experiences. No matter what you’re writing, you’re bringing your life experiences into it, which is incredibly valuable. So don’t worry about ageism. Don’t worry about the publisher. Just get it out on paper. Do it yourself.” – Kim Gottlieb-Walker On Starting to Write “A lot of my friends have said to me, Oh, they would love to write a book. They would love to write a book. They’re going to write a book. But the point is, if you don’t sit down every day at the same time, backside in the desk, it doesn’t happen. It just doesn’t. Even if you sit and do nothing. I would ask, what are you going to do in the next 10 years? And I say, I don’t know what I’m going to do. And I say, Well, why not write in the next 10 years?” – Roselyn Teukolsky

Filmcourage
Where Most New Writers Go Wrong - Andrew Zinnes

Filmcourage

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 95:05


Our two new books... STORY QUESTIONS is currently 10% off! - https://payhip.com/b/ZTvq9 and 17 Steps To Writing A Great Main Character - https://payhip.com/b/kCZGd Watch the video version of this podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBeQrRARRtU SUPPORT FILM COURAGE BY BECOMING A PATRON https://www.patreon.com/filmcourage SUPPORT FILM COURAGE BY BECOMING A MEMBER https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs8o1mdWAfefJkdBg632_tg/join Andrew Zinnes is Senior Teaching Fellow at the University of Portsmouth, UK. He has worked in development at Paramount Pictures and at USA Networks. He left to become a script analyst, and worked for Morgan Creek Productions, Artisan and several script analyst companies. Using his documentary filmmaking experience, Andrew was the perfect co-author for The Documentary Film Makers Handbook. He has taught documentary at the NY Film Academy and has lectured on filmmaking at schools and colleges around the US. He is a founding partner of the film company Crazee Pictures. BUY THE BOOK - SCREENWRITERS ADVICE: From Popular and Award Winning Film, TV, and Streaming Shows (The Guerilla Filmmaker's Handbooks) - https://amzn.to/3Yzen1x BUY THE BOOK - THE DOCUMENTARY FILM MAKERS HANDBOOK: A Guerilla Guide https://amzn.to/40x9BEz BUY THE BOOK - THE GUERILLA FILM MAKERS POCKETBOOK: The Ultimate Guide to Digital Film Making (The Guerilla Filmmaker's Handbooks) - https://amzn.to/40zOJfI CONNECT WITH ANDREW ZINNES https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1088109 / andrew-zinnes-aa07356 MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS 99% Of Screenwriters Make This Mistake When They Begin - https://youtu.be/8-_5tw7hoh4 Learning Screenplay Story Structure - https://youtu.be/iywvNIWKbPI 21 Ways To Structure A Screenplay [WRITING MASTERCLASS] - https://youtu.be/OPxxJ2wBNTA Free Story Structure Training - https://youtu.be/gDXp6_2AVYc Solve Your Story Structure Problems In 11 Steps - https://youtu.be/RPGTIqHBmUE SUPPORT FILM COURAGE BY BECOMING A MEMBER https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs8o1mdWAfefJkdBg632_tg/join SUPPORT FILM COURAGE BY BECOMING A PATRON https://www.patreon.com/filmcourage LISTEN TO THE FILM COURAGE PODCAST https://soundcloud.com/filmcourage-com (Affiliates) ►WE USE THIS CAMERA (B&H) – https://buff.ly/3rWqrra ►WE USE THIS SOUND RECORDER (AMAZON) – http://amzn.to/2tbFlM9 Stuff we use: LENS - Most people ask us what camera we use, no one ever asks about the lens which filmmakers always tell us is more important. This lens was a big investment for us and one we wish we could have made sooner. Started using this lens at the end of 2013 - http://amzn.to/2tbtmOq AUDIO Rode VideoMic Pro - The Rode mic helps us capture our backup audio. It also helps us sync up our audio in post https://amzn.to/425k5rG Audio Recorder - If we had to do it all over again, this is probably the first item we would have bought - https://amzn.to/3WEuz0k LIGHTS - Although we like to use as much natural light as we can, we often enhance the lighting with this small portable light. We have two of them and they have saved us a number of times - http://amzn.to/2u5UnHv *Disclaimer: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we'll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for your support!

The Church of Tarantino
Inglourious Blue Balls 24: Star Trek

The Church of Tarantino

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 60:36


Welcome to the final episode of our Inglourious Blue Balls Series. The monthly series that has been dedicated to exploring the gargantuan pile of unfulfilled project announcements, spewed from the mouth of Quentin Tarantino. Joining me on this daunting 2 year journey is my co-host, Friar Wheeler (Owner of Scare Flair Records) . This month we discuss an announcement made back in 2017 that Tarantino had pitched to Paramount Pictures an R rated "Star Trek."   Show Notes: Friar Wheeler: Listen to the Splatterhouse Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/38MSH4gnr6BU0uSrw3SuT7?si=bb155e1a67d5404b Follow the Splatterhouse Podcast on their Socials: Facebook: @Splatterhousepodcast Instagram: @the_splatterhouse_podcast Twitter: @SplatterPodcast Follow Scare Flair Records on their Socials: Facebook & Instagram: @scareflairrecords Website: www.scareflair.com Become a member of The Church of Tarantino: Follow us on our socials: Facebook / Instagram / Threads/ Blue Sky & Letterboxd: @ChurchOfQTPod TikTok: @TheChurchofQT Email: TheChurchOfTarantino@gmail.com We're also on the Rabbit Hole Podcast Network: https://rabbitholepodcasts.com/the-church-of-tarantino/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sibling Cinema
Five Graves to Cairo (1943)

Sibling Cinema

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 30:09


This week, we discuss the intense World War II spy thriller, Five Graves to Cairo, set in the desolate landscape of North Africa during the height of the desert campaign.SPOILER ALERT We will be talking about this movie in its entirety, including the details of the central German operation. If you plan on watching it, we strongly suggest you do so before listening to our takes.A Paramount Pictures production. Released on May 13, 1943. Directed by Billy Wilder. Screenplay by Charles Brackett and Billy Wilder, based on the play Hotel Imperial by Lajos Biro. Starring Franchot Tone, Anne Baxter, Akim Tamiroff, and Erich von Stroheim (as Field Marshal Rommel). Cinematography by John F. Seitz. Edited by Doane Harrison. Music by Miklós Rózsa.

RomComment ?
COMMENT SE FAIRE LARGUER EN 10 LEÇONS l Le pari

RomComment ?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 67:05


C'est l'histoire d'Andie, c'est l'histoire de Ben et c'est l'histoire d'un pari pour des diams.⚠️DISCLAIMER : de petits bruits de fond parasites font leur apparition tout au long de l'épisode, toutes nos excuses ! ⚠️Comment se faire larguer en 10 leçons - Donald Petrie (2003) © Paramount Pictures, United International Pictures ; Lynda Obst Productions, Paramount Pictures et Robert Evans Company (Etats-Unis) MMP Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH, Moviemakers Productions (MMP) et W2 Film Production GmbH (Allemagne) ; TOUS DROITS RÉSERVÉSRomComment ? est un podcast créé, animé et produit par Flore B. et Clara C. P.

Analytic Dreamz: Notorious Mass Effect
"BILLIE EILISH & JAMES CAMERON - HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D)"

Analytic Dreamz: Notorious Mass Effect

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 12:13


Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, host Analytic Dreamz delivers a full key-point breakdown of the groundbreaking Billie Eilish and James Cameron 3D concert film, BILLIE EILISH – HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D). Co-directed by Billie Eilish and Oscar-winning filmmaker James Cameron, this Paramount Pictures release arrives in theaters March 20, 2026, exclusively in premium formats like Dolby Cinema and RealD 3D. Captured from Eilish's massive sold-out world tour—106 shows across four continents from September 2024 to November 2025—the project uses never-before-seen technology to deliver immersive visuals highlighting whispers, bass drops, crowd energy, and emotional depth. Analytic Dreamz covers the trailer's behind-the-scenes moments, including Eilish's creative control, her tearful note from brother Finneas, fan interactions, and the blockbuster rollout with early ticket access. Positioned as a reinvention of concert cinema with the tagline "She changed music. He changed movies. Together they'll reinvent the concert experience in 3D," this marks Eilish's first major theatrical concert film following her Hit Me Hard and Soft album hits like Birds of a Feather, Lunch, Chihiro, and Wildflower.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today in Focus
Netflix v Paramount: Trump wades into Warner Bros battle – The Latest

Today in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 9:45


The battle to buy Warner Bros Discovery has captured Donald Trump's attention. The US president has said he will be involved in the decision on the company's sale as Netflix and Paramount fight to take over the entertainment company. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian US's deputy business editor, Callum Jones – Watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Speakeasy Noir Cast
Season 5 Episode 7 : The Scarlet Hour

Speakeasy Noir Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 70:14


Welcome to the Scarlet Hour!This week at The Speakeasy we explore Carly being lazy and Jason explains pre production crunch time - which is as dicey as it sounds! Oh, and we watch The Scarlet Hour, a tale of infidelity, greed, and murder.The Scarlet Hour is a 1956 American film noir crime film directed and produced by Michael Curtiz, and starring Carol Ohmart, Tom Tryon, and Jody Lawrance. It was distributed by Paramount Pictures. Curtiz had previously directed such noted films as Casablanca, Yankee Doodle Dandy, and White Christmas. The screenplay was based on the story "The Kiss Off" by Frank Tashlin. 

Sibling Cinema
The Major and the Minor (1942)

Sibling Cinema

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 49:38


This week, we discuss the screwball comedy, The Major and the Minor, the first American film directed by legendary filmmaker Billy Wilder.SPOILER ALERT We will be talking about this movie in its entirety, including the central masquerade and the romantic tension it creates. If you plan on watching it, we strongly suggest you do so before listening to our takes.A Paramount Pictures production. Released on September 16, 1942. Directed by Billy Wilder. Screenplay by Charles Brackett and Billy Wilder, based on the play Connie Goes Home by Edward Childs Carpenter. Starring Ginger Rogers and Ray Milland. Cinematography by Leo Tover. Edited by Doane Harrison. Music by Robert Emmett Dolan.

Thursday the 12th: Entertainment
I don't wanna scare anyone but I'm gonna give it to you straight about...

Thursday the 12th: Entertainment

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 7:09


Ladies Room owned by KISS et al, other material owned by WWE, Paramount Pictures, possibly Victor Miller, and Jason Bieler.

The Geek Buddies with John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung
Tobey Maguire is Doomsday's Spider-Man, TMNT Getting Live Action Reboot at Paramount

The Geek Buddies with John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 62:54


On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel talk Tobey Maguire returning as Spider-Man in Avengers: Doomsday, Paramount rebooting a new live action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Wicked for Good blowing up at the box office, the trailers for Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, Hoppers and Project Hail Mary and Rian Johnson's Star Wars trilogy is "effectively dead" according to THR. Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #marvel #spiderman #tmnt #Paramountpictures #wicked #pixar #disney #starwars #startrek #johnrocha #michaelvogel #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 1:25 Paramount Launches New TMNT Live Action Reboot 9:49 Daley and Goldstein Take Over New Star Trek Movie at Paramount 15:45 Hunger Games, Hoppers and Project Hail Mary Trailers Talk 29:28 Wicked 2 Blows Up at Box Office, Frozen 3 and 4 Lock Down Stars 40:32 Tobey Maguire Is Spider-Man in Avengers: Doomsday 50:49 Tombstone To Be a Major Villain in New Spider-Man Trilogy 53:00 Rian Johnson Star Wars Trilogy is "Effectively Dead" FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​ Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creativity in Captivity
JOHN BUCHER PHD: Story Doctor

Creativity in Captivity

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 51:07


A renowned mythologist, story expert  and the Executive Director for the Joseph Campbell Foundation who has been featured on the BBC, the History Channel, the LA Times.and The Hollywood Reporter. He explores mythology as the stories we use to make sense of the world around us.  John consults and works with government and cultural leaders around the world, as well as organizations such as HBO, DC Comics, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, A24 Films, Atlas Obscura, and The John Maxwell Leadership Foundation, bringing his deep understanding of cultural narratives and myth to a wide array of audiences. He has worked with New York Times best-selling authors, YouTube influencers, Eisner winners, Emmy winners, Academy Award nominees, magicians, and cast members from Saturday Night Live. He holds a PhD in Mythology & Depth Psychology and is the author of six influential books on storytelling. 

CBS This Morning - News on the Go
Last U.S. Penny Minted | Delta CEO on Shutdown Impact | Glen Powell Talks "Running Man'

CBS This Morning - News on the Go

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 34:52


The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended Wednesday after President Trump signed the funding bill into law. The House narrowly passed the funding package with six Democrats joining Republicans. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports. Authorities are continuing to search for a missing 9-year-old girl, Melodee Buzzard, a month after she was reported missing in California. Buzzard's mother appeared in court on Wednesday to plead not guilty to a charge unrelated to the girl's disappearance. CBS News' Carter Evans has more. So long, penny! The U.S. Mint pressed its final one-cent coin in Philadelphia on Wednesday. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady takes a look at what this could mean for prices. Delta CEO Ed Bastian told "CBS Mornings" he believes air travel "should return to normal" by this weekend after the government shutdown ended Wednesday night. He added that he has no concerns about upcoming Thanksgiving travel. Glen Powell joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his role in the new Paramount Pictures thriller "The Running Man," which is based on a Stephen King novel. He talks about the physical demands and how King had to approve him for the role. Kenny Chesney makes a surprise appearance on "CBS Mornings" to celebrate becoming a New York Times best-selling author for his new memoir, "Heart Life Music." He shares why he didn't anticipate the book hitting the No. 1 spot. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Woman's Hour
Elaine Paige, Nova Reid on Jocelyn Barrow, Pauline Collins

Woman's Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 56:57


NB: The music in this broadcast has been removed from this podcast for rights reasons.A grande dame of musical theatre, Elaine Paige made her West End debut in the 1960s and shot to fame in 1978 playing Eva Perón in Evita, going on to star in Cats, Chess, Sunset Boulevard and many more. She talks to Anita Rani about becoming an actual Dame this week, and how she's fostering the next generation of talent.American author Gish Jen and her mother never got along. In her latest novel Bad Bad Girl, Gish tries to figure out why that was. Reconstructing, then fictionalising her mother's life as she moves from a wealthy childhood in China to an up-and-down immigrant existence in the US. Gish joins Anita to talk about the real life events behind her book.Restaurant chain McDonald's has announced it will bring in new sexual harassment training for managers. These are strengthened measures that were agreed with the Equality and Human Rights Commission to protect McDonald's staff from abuse. A BBC investigation that started two years ago found that workers as young as 17 were being groped and harassed. Anita gets an update from BBC reporter Noor Nanji.Writer and producer Nova Reid joins Anita to talk about the late Dame Jocelyn Barrow, the race relations campaigner and the first black female governor of the BBC whose story Nova tells in her new podcast, Hidden Histories with Nova Reid. The interview includes a clip of Jocelyn from 2017 sharing her thoughts with The University of Law on what she considered to be the greatest improvements in diversity.Pauline Collins, the star of the film Shirley Valentine, for which she was Oscar nominated in 1990, has died at the age of 85. Her career spanned stage and screen but she will be best remembered for her portrayal of disgruntled housewife Shirley, in the award-winning film, based on the stage play by Willy Russell. It won Pauline a Golden Globe and a BAFTA. We hear a clip of Pauline Collins playing Shirley in Lewis Gilbert's 1989 film, Shirley Valentine, distributed by Paramount Pictures, and also part of an interview Pauline recorded with Jane Garvey on Woman's Hour in 2017. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Rebecca Myatt

The Rizzuto Show
Crap On Extra: Sammy Hagar Has Commented & Foo Fighters Announce Huge Tour For 26

The Rizzuto Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 31:23


MUSICSammy Hagar has commented on the arrest last Saturday of 58-year old Ronnie Putnam, an overweight Illinois man who claimed to be Hagar at several Mount Vernon, Illinois-area businesses, including two banks and a vape shop where he attempted to open accounts under the name Sammy Hagar Enterprises, LLC. https://www.instagram.com/p/DQKoZ39CJPy/The Doors‘ 2009 documentary, When You're Strange, will be shown again in theaters on December 4th and 6th in celebration of the band's 60th anniversary. Narrated by Johnny Depp, the film has been remastered in 4K, with a new introduction from surviving Doors members John Densmore and Robby Krieger. Premiering at the showings will be the new performance of “Riders on the Storm,” which was done in partnership with Playing for Change, and features 20 musicians, including Lukas and Micah Nelson, and Rami Jaffee from the Foo Fighters. Tickets are on sale at WhenYoureStrangeMovie.com.Iron Maiden have announced North American dates for their Run for Your Lives tour. With Megadeth opening and Anthrax on select dates, it will run from August 29th in Toronto through October 2nd in Mexico City with 10 U.S. dates in between. Tickets go on sale on October 31st at IronMaiden.com. Britney Spears has reportedly been "spiraling" since Kevin Federline released his tell-all memoir. She was seen behaving erratically at a restaurant Wednesday night, and on her drive home. https://pagesix.com/2025/10/23/celebrity-news/video-shows-britney-spears-driving-erratically-after-night-out-as-she-spirals-over-ex-kevin-federlines-bombshell-memoir/The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced its slate of nominees for its Class of 2026. In the Performing Songwriters category you have:Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell - AmericaDavid Byrne - Talking HeadsRichard Carpenter - The CarpentersHarry Wayne Casey - KC of KC and the Sunshine BandRandy Bachman and Burton Cummings - The Guess WhoGene Simmons and Paul Stanley - KISSKenny LogginsSarah McLachlanPink - real name Alecia B. MooreBoz ScaggsLL Cool J - real name James Todd SmithTaylor SwiftCharlotte Caffey, Kathy Valentine and Jane M. Wiedlin - The Go-Go'sIn order to be nominated, a songwriter with a catalog of notable songs qualifies for induction 20 years after their first commercial release of a song. Eligible voting members will have until midnight ET on December 4th to turn in their ballots, with their choices of up to three nominees in each of the songwriter and performing songwriter categories. The inductees are usually announced in January followed by the induction ceremony in June in New York City. RIP: Dave Ball from Soft Cell died Wednesday. He was 66. The producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist passed away in his sleep on Wednesday. https://consequence.net/2025/10/dave-ball-soft-cell-dead/NEW RELEASES TODAY IN RECORD STORES AND STREAMING:Bon Jovi's Forever (Legndary Edition) features guest vocals from Bruce Springsteen, Jelly Roll, Joe Elliott and more.Five Finger Death Punch's Best Of Volume 2 sees them re-record more songs from their catalog, including "The End" with Babymetal.The third album from Wolfgang Van Halen's project Mammoth's is callled The End.Can't Get Enough: A Tribute to Bad Company includes covers done by Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators, Def Leppard's Joe Elliott and Phil Collen, Halestorm, Blackberry Smoke, and The Struts, with Bad Co.'s Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke lending a hand on three songs.Serj Tankian dips into his archives for Covers, Collaborations & Collages. TVSUNDAY PRIMETIME:It: Welcome To Derry (HBO - series premiere)New to stream:Mayor of Kingstown (Paramount+ - season 4 premiere) The final episode of Netflix's Stranger Things will air on the streaming platform and in movie theaters. https://gizmodo.com/report-stranger-things-may-put-its-final-episode-in-theaters-after-all-2000675020 HBO Max has introduced a new feedback system allowing users to mark titles as "Love," "Like," or "Not for Me" for personalized recommendations. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/hbo-max-introduces-first-feedback-system-1236407339/ MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:IN THEATERS:Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere (Jeremy Allen White, Jeremy Strong)Regretting You (Mckenna Grace, Allison Williams, Dave Franco) Jeremy Allen White is finally a high school graduate! https://people.com/jeremy-allen-white-34-just-received-high-school-diploma-11835490 Johnny Depp will star as Ebenezer Scrooge in an upcoming new, darker take on Charles Dickens‘ A Christmas Carol, directed by horror filmmaker Ti West and produced by Paramount Pictures. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/johnny-depp-returning-to-big-studio-movies-christmas-carol-1236408638/ AND FINALLYFoo Fighters are heading back on the road next summer for a stadium tour.AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIESFollow The Rizzuto Show @rizzshow on all your favorite social media, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and more. 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The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish
Barry Diller: Building IAC

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 60:14


My guest this week is Barry Diller, one of America's most successful businessmen. At 83, he chose to publish a deeply personal book and open up about his successes and failures. With surprising candor he details the rules he's lived by: trust first, confront directly, and make the call when the clock starts. In our conversation, he shares why success teaches you nothing, why failure is essential, and why instinct still beats algorithms in a data-obsessed world. This episode is filled with Hollywood lore and business acumen. ----- About Barry: He is the Chairman and Senior Executive of IAC, and is best known for founding the Fox Broadcasting Company with Rupert Murdoch and leading Paramount Pictures. Over his career, he has reshaped television, film, and online media. ----- Approximate Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:48) Vulnerability and Writing 'Who Knew' (05:20) Lack Of Confidence & Fake It Until You Make It (17:58) Changes In The Entertainment Industry (22:35) Instinct Vs Data (27:17) AI's Impact on the Entertainment and Travel Industry (42:35) One Dumb Step At A Time (52:39) Accountability During Conflict (55:06) Public Broadcasting Regulation And Fair Reporting (58:04) What Is Success For You ----- Basecamp: Stop struggling, start making progress. Get somewhere with Basecamp. Sign up free at http://basecamp.com/knowledgeproject reMarkable: Get your paper tablet at https://www.reMarkable.com today .tech domains: Nothing says tech like being on .tech https://get.tech/ MINT MOBILE: If you're still overpaying for wireless, it's time to say yes to saying no. At Mint Mobile, their favorite word is no: no contracts, no monthly bills, no overages, no hidden fees, no B.S. Go to mintmobile.com/knowledgeproject ----- Upgrade: Get a hand edited transcripts and ad free experiences along with my thoughts and reflections at the end of every conversation. Learn more @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fs.blog/membership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------ Newsletter: The Brain Food newsletter delivers actionable insights and thoughtful ideas every Sunday. It takes 5 minutes to read, and it's completely free. Learn more and sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fs.blog/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------ Follow Shane Parrish X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ShaneAParrish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Insta ⁠@farnamstreet⁠ LinkedIn ⁠Shane Parrish ------ This episode is for informational purposes only. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices