Podcast appearances and mentions of Patrick Swayze

I've had the time of my life and I owe it all to Patrick Swayze. Continuing Patrick SMayze with this iconic and timeless piece of cinema. Send us a textSWAMP stuff:PatreonSocials:TikTok: @theswamppodcastInstagram: @theswamppodBluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.socialYouTubeOur Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievraOur website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/Email: theswamppod@gmail.com

Join host Dana Buckler and special guest Bill Searcy for an action-packed audio commentary of the 1989 cult classic Road House, starring Patrick Swayze. In this hilarious and insightful watch-along episode, we break down the film scene by scene — from Swayze's legendary roundhouse kicks to Sam Elliott's unforgettable screen presence. Whether you're a longtime fan of Road House or discovering it for the first time, this commentary is filled with movie trivia, behind-the-scenes stories, and 80s action nostalgia you won't want to miss. Cue up your copy of the film and join us for one wild ride at the Double Deuce!

⭐Author Sue Tabashnik on Her 5th Book - Patrick Swayze: Still Inspiring! ⭐

Connor and Dylan are joined by Grammy Award nominee Brent Comer (The Outsiders, Les Misérables). Celebrating over a year playing Darrel Curtis in the Tony-winning Best Musical, Brent opens up about how his experience with the show has changed over time, ways he's keeping it fresh, and gives insight into his relationship with co-star (and friend of the pod) Jason Schmidt. We get into Outsiders lore, including Patrick Swayze's OG impact as Darrel, Tulsa, and the language of violence in the musical. Brent also reveals his favorite part of every single performance of The Outsiders. Star Wars, The White Lotus, and The Last of Us are discussed at length, as well as Brent's love of documentaries. Respect is put to Miley's “More to Lose” (the LIVE version, mama!), and Ransom Canyon on Netflix is teased. You've been warned. Are you curious about tattoos, Angelina Jolie, and the Broadway season at LARGE? Brent as Stanley Kowalski, George Seurat, or Sweeney Todd??? Stay until the end, y'all. Brent is a meme king, fitness legend, and Broadway star. DO NOT miss him in The Outsiders on Broadway.Follow Brent on Instagram & TiktokFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

It's "Vaya con Dios!" and "Utah, get me two!" as NostalgiaCast continues its '90s Bucket List season with a look back at POINT BREAK, directed by Kathryn Bigelow and starring Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, and Gary Busey. Join Jonny and Darin for a zen-filled discussion of all the wave-riding, high-flying, bank-robbing thrills that shape this bona fide cult classic. But is it still 100% pure adrenaline after 30+ years, brah? Or a bummer in between action scenes?

This is the last one, I swear!  No more TV adaptations of 80s movies ever again!  But let's end it with a bang as I chitchat about 1980's Fame, and as I wax poetic 1983's Blue Thunder, or as I contemplate 1988's Working Girl, all before I finally offer my in-depth thoughts on 1980's Stir Crazy.  Who else would do that for you?  And, as an added bonus, I'll offer up some opinions on Sam Peckinpah's Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia, Dana Carvey's slasher film origins, and Patrick Swayze teaching Rob Lowe to fight.  It's a doozy.

This week Donald picked the 1983 coming of age drama film The Outsiders. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and based on the 1967 novel of the same name by S. E. Hinton, in a small Oklahoma town in 1964 the rivalry between two gangs heats up when one gang member accidentally kills a member of the other. The film stars C. Thomas Howell, Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Matt Dillon, Tom Cruise, Patrick Swayze, Ralph Macchio, and Diane Lane. Come join us!!! Website : https://tortelliniatnoon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortelliniatnoonpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TortelliniAtNoon Twitter: https://twitter.com/PastaMoviePod                            

400 (Main) EPISODES BABY!!! Yessir, we are celebrating today and for the occasion, we got PJ back on the show, we have Steve and Izzy joining us and we are watching a movie that Anita, Chris and I have never seen before and not only have I never watched Road House, this is my first Patrick Swayze movie period! Will Patrick Swayze amaze me? It's time to find out. If that wasn't enough, big, BIG moves are made in this episode as well. Life changing moves. This is an episode for the HVH history books. We hope you enjoy the show! IMDb Page - https://tinyurl.com/324bhrrs Check Out The Show On Goodpods - https://good-pods.app.link/n2LK61w5eEb More Movie Reviews on LetterBoxd - https://letterboxd.com/hvhpodcast/ Check Out Book Reviews on GoodReads - https://www.goodreads.com/.../168422134-home-video-hustle Watch Us On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfN67zqLBcbJNJw1cHI0Hlw Get HVH Merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/hvhpodcast Promo - Everything I Learned from Movies Podcast Music By: @tradevoorhees Ending Song - "Bombs Away" by Pauly Pee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 237 of Tom Clark's 6M Podcast focuses on Point Break. Tom Clark and Chris Patton look back at the 1991 action hit starring Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves, with behind the scenes info, as well as plot discussion and story analysis. Should Point Break have been the start of a universe, complete with multiple sequels? Dive into that, and much more! Visit Boink Studios: https://boinkstudios.com    Follow the show on social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/boinkstudios.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/6MPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/6mpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/6mpodcast/ For more from Boink Studios, check out the links below: Tom Clark's Main Event: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tom-clarks-main-event/id910362334 Two Nations Under Ted: A Ted Lasso Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-nations-under-ted-a-ted-lasso-podcast/id1693870355   © Boink Studios 2025

The patron saint of You've Got Males has returned. Patrick Swayze forever!

Apologies to some of the issues we had with Shawn's audio and some colorful language...Thank you everyone for joining us on this our 200th episode!Today Matt & Todd are joined by Shawn to discuss:Red Dawn, a 1984 action-war film directed by John Milius, starring Patrick Swayze, Charlie Sheen, C. Thomas Howell, Thompson and Jennifer Grey.Red Dawn probably doesn't need an introduction but if you haven't seen this in a long time we recommend a rewatch.If you've only heard of it by reputation, it may not be quite what you expected.Thank you for coming with us on #200 and hopefully many more!Matt reviews and ranks more movies including newer ones at LetterboxdYou can find out what he's following on Bluesky @MovieMattSiroisCheck out favorites of what we follow, at: ⁠⁠Once Upon a Geek⁠⁠⁠ and  ⁠⁠⁠The Fade Out Podcast⁠As Marcus he reviews all sorts of films but unlike here, they often they range from bad, worse, or terrible at the ⁠⁠⁠MovieAsylum of the Weird, Bad and Wonderful.

Des gigatonnes de couleurs, de lumières et d'électrons positifs empliront vos oreilles cette semaine dans notre émission ! Nous recevons le pianiste, compositeur et arrangeur Cedric Hanriot qui viendra vous présenter « A luninous world », le second album de son projet « Time is color ». Petit prince français du jazz collaborant à de nombreux projets dans le monde, adoubé par Herbie Hancock, écouté par Barack Obama et même… plébiscité aux Grammy Awards, il poursuit sa quête musicale et spirituelle dans ce deuxième opus teinté de sons urbains et inspiré par la Physique Quantique, dans lequel des pointures comme Erik Truffaz ou encore Arthur h. ont prété leurs voix, leurs instruments et même… leurs textes. Et pour notre vidéoKITSCH de la semaine, voyez la vie en… Grease ! Film sorti de Randal Kleiser sorti le 3 octobre 1978 ! Il est une adaptation de la comédie musicale créée à Broadway 7 ans plus tôt. On pourra voir Richard Gere ou Patrick Swayze dans le rôle de Dany interprété dans le film par John Travolta. Le générique début est faut tout en animation et mis en scène par John Wilson. Il met en scène tous les personnages du film et présent l'équipe également. La chanson « Grease », même titre que le film, a été écrite par Barry Gib un des membres des Bee Gees et elle est interprété par Francky Vali ! Elle sort dans les bac le 6 mai 1978. Un succès et des titres indémodables ! Avec ou sans « chemise grease », écoutez-nous toute cette semaine dans Kitsch et Net !

 For their first Pateon exclusive episode, two lovestruck film critics, two "Crazy for Swayze" dads, and two ditto-making school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, check off a few delightful and dreamy boxes with an opposite on the 1990 smash hit "Ghost." The movie has been in Don's all-time Top 10 for decades, and Will---coming off a 1990 binge with his recent first-time viewing of "Pretty Woman"---finally caved to curiosity and pressure to check off the Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg vehicle from his list of blind spots. Say ditto with them as they expound long-held and newfound praise for one of the romantic greats! Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!https://discord.gg/N6MKWXU2https://www.teepublic.com/user/ruminationsradionetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/cinephilehissyfit/https://www.instagram.com/casablancadon/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CinephileFitwww.RuminationsRadioNetwork.comwww.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetworkTwitter: RuminationsRadioNetwork@RuminationsNProduction by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios and SoundEpisode Artwork by Charles Langley for Area 42 Studios and Soundhttps://www.patreon.com/RuminationsRadiohttps://everymoviehasalesson.com/https://ruminationsradio.transistor.fm/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

WOW! This is our lucky 13th Episode of rabbitHOLE.  Today's Holes: Philosopher Smackdown Terms of Art Patrick Swayze Flannery explains why analytic philosophers rule and post-structuralism is B.S. Some of them even make cameos.  By the end of the episode, you may wonder if time exists, what's real, if there is beauty, and why is there so much "accidental" wetness in romcoms? The living rooms cheerfully explore soccer parents, jargon, violent ballerinas, and some of Patrick Swayze's best work. APOLOGIES: Philosophy (yes... all of it), ballet, Olympics, reality cooking shows, medical personnel, Plato, youth soccer, announcers, France, Italy, alternative restauranteurs, perpetually tardy people (YKWYA), and of course, Max Headroom. As always, rabbitHOLE is unscripted and inspired by the CREW's real-life rabbit hole adventures. If you enjoy rabbitHOLE, follow, rate, and share it with your friends! DIRECTOR/CREATOR:  Billy Merritt EDITOR: Hill Kane CAST (in order of appearance):  Flannery Wilson Konrad Andrew Brent Kohler Hill Kane Jason Spiro Don Slovin Amber Bellsdale Peg Davis Thea Marie Thorkildsen Terry Armstrong "rabbitHOLE" Improv is part of The BIT Comedy Network. Production Assistance, Audio Production, & Graphic Art by Hill Kane of Raising Kane Media + Marketing. MUSIC: "Shark Bait" performed by Little Kahunas | Produced by Peter Miller ©  Hosting Platform: Libsyn.com "The BIT" and "The BIT Comedy Network" are Trademarks owned by Billy Merritt ©2024, 2025 Billy Merritt - All Rights Reserved Inquiries + Notices + Requests: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com

The voice of Capital City Wrestling, Bill Yard, joins us this week for the first time (wait... are we sure he hasn't been here before?) to discuss the 1979 roller disco comedy Skatetown, U.S.A. They discuss the drug pizza, the multitude of cameos and musical performances, Flip Wilson and Billy Barty playing a couple, the skate dancing choreography while using a skateboard (!), Patrick Swayze's magnificent aura and much, MUCH more. Next week: Slaaaaaaaaaaaater. What We've Been Watching: Her Smell "Derry Girls" "Dexter: Original Sin" Patreon: www.patreon.com/wwttpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/wwttpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/wwttpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/wwttpodcast Theme Song recorded by Taylor Sheasgreen: www.facebook.com/themotorleague Logo designed by Mariah Lirette: www.instagram.com/its.mariah.xo Montrose Monkington III: www.twitter.com/montrosethe3rd You can find Bill Yard at the links below. YouTube: http://youtube.com/billyardnewsman TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@billyardnewsman Skatetown, U.S.A. stars Scott Baio, Greg Bradford, Flip Wilson, Billy Barty, Maureen McCormick, Ron Palillo, Ruth Buzzi, Katherine Kelly Lang, Sydney Lassick, Murray Langston, Vic Dunlop and Patrick Swayze; directed by William A. Levey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Story #1: The next 50 years will be defined by the economic stories of the past week, and no one is entirely sure how it will play out. Will makes sense of it all, especially as President Donald Trump ramps up the tariff war against China.  Story #2: Did would-be Trump assassin Ryan Routh work for the US Government? And what really happened when 7 U.S. soldiers came down with COVID in Wuhan in the fall of 2019? Will sits down with Executive Director of the Foundation For Freedom Online & Former Official with the U.S. Department of State, Mike Benz. Story #3: Kurt Russell's Top 5 competition among actors: How does he rank against the likes of Mel Gibson, Bruce Willis, Harrison Ford, and Patrick Swayze?  Tell Will what you thought about this podcast by emailing WillCainShow@fox.com Subscribe to The Will Cain Show on YouTube here: Watch The Will Cain Show! Follow Will on Twitter: @WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Kevin Smokler drops in to talk about The Breakfast Club, the Brat Pack, John Hughes, and the legacy of 80s teen movies. About our guest:Kevin Smokler is a writer, documentary filmmaker and event host focused on our relationship as human beings with pop culture. His most recent book BREAK THE FRAME: CONVERSATIONS WITH WOMEN FILMMAKERS  contains 24 career-retrospective conversations with directors behind box office phenomenon like Captain Marvel, Oscar winners like Free Solo and the filmmakers who launched actors such as America Ferrera, Paul Rudd, Ryan Gosling and Jennifer Lawrence. His previous books, BRAT PACK AMERICA is a love letter to teen movies of the 1980s. His 2013 essay collection PRACTICAL CLASSICS is a 50 book attempt to reread one's high school reading list as an adult.

In Dirty Dancing, Baby Houseman heads to the Catskills for some good old-fashioned family bonding and accidentally ends up in the arms of a sexy dance instructor—and in the middle of a very real conversation about class, abortion, and rebellion. This week, we had the time of our LIFE with Steph Herold—repro researcher, cultural critic, and abortion advocate—talking class politics, Penny's storyline, and why Dirty Dancing is secretly a movie about choosing community over cool guys (even if the cool guy looks like Patrick Swayze ;). GUEST DETAILS Steph Herold is a researcher at Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health, where she leads the Abortion Onscreen project, studying how abortion is depicted on U.S. television and film. Steph has worked at abortion clinics, abortion funds, and in abortion policy, and has co-authored both peer-reviewed papers grey literature papers on abortion stigma, abortion storytelling, and abortion in popular culture. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, The American Prospect, the Los Angeles Review of Books, and many other outlets.  CONNECT WITH US Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdbTwitter: @sexedwithdb Threads: @sexedwithdbpodcast YouTube: Sex Ed with DB ROM-COM VOM SEASON 11 SPONSORS: Lion's Den, Uberlube, Magic Wand, & Arya. carafem offers expert abortion care that's personalized to you, whether you are currently pregnant or want to have pills on hand in case of an unexpected pregnancy in the future. With abortion pills by mail, video visits, or in-office options, they'll show you that not only is great abortion care available, but you deserve it without question. Learn more about carafem and get care here: https://carafem.org/ Get discounts on all of DB's favorite things here! GET IN TOUCH Email: sexedwithdb@gmail.comSubscribe to our newsletter for behind-the-scenes content and answers to your sexual health questions! FOR SEXUAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Check out DB's workshop: "Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand" ABOUT THE SHOW Sex Ed with DB is your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education—delivering trusted insights from top experts on sex, sexuality, and pleasure. Empowering, inclusive, and grounded in real science, it's the sex ed you've always wanted. SEASON 11 TEAM Creator, Host & Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer: Sadie Lidji Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Logo Design: Evie Plumb (@cliterallythebest)

Nobody puts Baby in a corner... except her dad I guess. This week we watched our second ever Patrick Swayze movie, Dirty Dancing - most of us for the first time!   Follow Us! Discord: https://discord.gg/8Xx4yakz26 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebigroompod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebigroompod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebigroompod/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thebigroompod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thebigroompod

Point Break, Extrême Limite, de Kathryn Bigelow, sort en 1991. Cʹest un film dʹaction, avec des surfeurs, des braquages, des vagues, des sauts en chute libre, une relation gourou disciple qui tourne court. Mais ce nʹest pas que ça. Certes lʹaction y est soutenue. Certes, cʹest du polar somme toute assez classique. Mais ce qui fait que le film passe les époques et les modes, cʹest quʹil propose lʹhistoire éternelle dʹun dépassement de soi, lʹhistoire dʹun jeune homme qui découvre le monde, se fait chahuter, inverse ses croyances et grandit. Kathryn Bigelow pose un regard social sur ses personnages, et enchaîne les actions, au plus près, ne lâche pas sa caméra, plonge dans les vagues, filme au corps à corps ses acteurs, Patrick Swayze et Keanu Reeves. Le film plaît. Beaucoup. Même si la thématique est une resucée des films dʹaction traditionnels. Ce qui change, cʹest la poigne avec laquelle la réalisatrice joue des codes machistes, sʹimmisce dans lʹintimité des surfeurs. Aujourdʹhui dans Travelling, vous allez rêver dʹabsolu et de la vague parfaite. Nous allons vous parler de Patrick Swayze, lʹhomme le plus sexy du monde à ce moment-là, ce sont les magazines américains qui le disent, de Keanu Reeves au début de sa carrière, et surtout de la réalisatrice Kathryn Bigelow, première femme réalisatrice oscarisée de lʹhistoire du cinéma. Nous ne pouvions pas passer à côté. Pour vous raconter tout ça, comme dʹhabitude, nous avons des archives, des anecdotes, des interviews, des extraits et la musique du film. Ne tardons pas, lʹhistoire de Bodhi et de Johnny Utah commence sur une plage Californienne, surf à la main, cheveux au vent. Il y aura comme un air de vacances je pense. REFERENCES Critique Jérôme d'Estais, Kathryn Bigelow, passage de frontières, Editions Rouge profond, 2020 Itʹs Make of Break, Point Break, Making of part 1 Point Break, Making of part 2

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- On Friday, President Donald Trump issued orders to deport roughly 250 dangerous gang members who entered the U.S. unlawfully—sending them to El Salvador where they will be held at the country's “terrorism confinement center.” Judge E. Boasberg, of the U.S. District Court for D.C., ordered the Trump Administration to have the planes reverse course and return the detainees to the United States. However, due to the late timing of the order, the Trump Administration followed through with the deportation as planned. The administration contends the removals were lawful and within the established powers of the executive branch, specifically citing the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. 3:30pm- Rich references the 1984 film, “Red Dawn”—starring Patrick Swayze, Charlie Sheen, and Jennifer Grey. Matt reveals he has never seen the original, but he has seen the terrible 2012 remake starring Chirs Hemsworth. He also concedes he has never seen the original “Top Gun” or Oliver Stone's “JFK.” 3:45pm- The Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which the Trump Administration cited as grounds for legally deporting Tren de Aragua gang members who entered the United States illegally, states: “Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That whenever…any invasion or predatory incursion shall be perpetrated, attempted, or threatened against the territory of the United States, by any foreign nation or government, and the President of the United States shall make public proclamation of the event, all natives, citizens, denizens, or subjects of the hostile nation or government, being males of the age of fourteen years and upwards, who shall be within the United States, and not actually naturalized, shall be liable to be apprehended, restrained, secured and removed, as alien enemies.”

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (03/18/2025): 3:05pm- On Friday, President Donald Trump issued orders to deport roughly 250 dangerous gang members who entered the U.S. unlawfully—sending them to El Salvador where they will be held at the country's “terrorism confinement center.” Judge E. Boasberg, of the U.S. District Court for D.C., ordered the Trump Administration to have the planes reverse course and return the detainees to the United States. However, due to the late timing of the order, the Trump Administration followed through with the deportation as planned. The administration contends the removals were lawful and within the established powers of the executive branch, specifically citing the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. 3:30pm- Rich references the 1984 film, “Red Dawn”—starring Patrick Swayze, Charlie Sheen, and Jennifer Grey. Matt reveals he has never seen the original, but he has seen the terrible 2012 remake starring Chirs Hemsworth. He also concedes he has never seen the original “Top Gun” or Oliver Stone's “JFK.” 3:45pm- The Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which the Trump Administration cited as grounds for legally deporting Tren de Aragua gang members who entered the United States illegally, states: “Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That whenever…any invasion or predatory incursion shall be perpetrated, attempted, or threatened against the territory of the United States, by any foreign nation or government, and the President of the United States shall make public proclamation of the event, all natives, citizens, denizens, or subjects of the hostile nation or government, being males of the age of fourteen years and upwards, who shall be within the United States, and not actually naturalized, shall be liable to be apprehended, restrained, secured and removed, as alien enemies.” 4:05pm- Speaking with the press, President Donald Trump said that on Tuesday afternoon he will be releasing “all of the [President John F.] Kennedy [assassination] files.” According to The Daily Wire, the release will include 80,000 documents. The documents are yet to be released. 4:30pm- On Friday, several Senate Democrats—following Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's recommendation—broke the filibuster allowing Republicans to pass a continuing resolution bill that prevented a government shutdown at least through September. According to reports, Schumer is now being targeted for a primary challenge and even temporarily delayed his book tour due to progressive backlash. While appearing on The View, Schumer went into damage control—denying claims he “caved” to Republicans. He also revealed that he wakes up at 3am in the morning worried about “oligarchs” like Elon Musk. 4:40pm- In a post to social media, Senator Elizabeth Warren complained that Tesla has only paid $48 million in taxes over the last 3-years despite earnings of $10.8 billion. But the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board adroitly notes that the generous tax breaks were all provided to Tesla courtesy of green energy and electric vehicle mandates created by, and endorsed by, Democrats. 5:05pm- Operation Stork Speed! Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., working alongside the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), announced efforts to “expand options for safe, reliable, and nutritious infant formula.” 5:15pm- While appearing on the show yesterday, Bill D'Agostino—Senior Research Analyst at Media Research Center—unveiled his latest montage masterpiece which consists of leftists openly praising Elon Musk prior 2024—calling him a “genius” and “the real-life Iron Man.” Now, they all hate him! 5:20pm- On Tuesday's episode of The View, host Sonny Hostin grilled Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer over his decision to help Republicans overcome the Senate filibuster and pass a continuing resolution bill that averted an imminent government shutdown. Schumer insisted he deserves to rem ...

On the 98th episode of the Slice By Slice podcast, Jesse and Josh continue their Supernatural Thrillers series with a deep dive into 2001's Donnie Darko. Recorded on 2/23/2025. IntroNews and AnnouncementsCorrections and UpdatesWhat We WatchedFilm DiscussionsDonnie Darko(2001)Outro

This inspiring collection of memories, stories, and tributes from colleagues in the entertainment industry, childhood and lifelong friends, Arabian horse enthusiasts, and fans is a homage to a man who not only was an immensely talented performer, but who also was a hero. Patrick has left a legacy of many works, including movies, television shows, Broadway shows, dance performances, and songs. Most important is that he lived a life in which he demonstrated courage in the face of adversity—time and time again— and showcased traditional values and beliefs such as loyalty, morality, and integrity. He was an advocate for dance and the performing arts, conservation, cancer diagnostic/treatment advances, and Arabian horses. He battled pancreatic cancer with his “never give up” determination, courage, and grace that has touched countless lives.

- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/  - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P - COG ANTHEM MUSIC BY RAY PLAZA: https://linktr.ee/munditoplaza - COG ANTHEM MUSIC DOWNLOAD: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3asiasldwKyoCRm1Vzx2h7?si=_LmXI9otT9y9j0ChMGMt2w COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy got a win over Herediano on Wednesday night. It was their first win of the 2025 season, and it got them to the Quarterfinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup. On today's show, hosts Josh Guesman and Sophie Nicolaou discuss the win over Herediano and why some of the younger players gave really solid performances. Can the Galaxy match that intensity against Portland on Sunday? And can they get repeatable performances from players just starting to show us what they can do? We'll discuss Harbor Miller, Tucker Lepley, Isaiah Parente, Diego Fagundez, Gabriel Pec, and more! Join us for the soccer talk, but stay for the Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore stories. Let's go! -- Corner of the Galaxy is kicking off Season 17, just a few shows past show no. 1,100! And we can't wait to show you everything we've got in store for 2025! This is just a reminder that we go live twice a week — Monday and Thursday at 8 PM on YouTube—and that you can find us conveniently anywhere you get your podcasts (Apple, Spotify, Soundcloud, YouTube, GooglePlay, etc.). We're making it easy for you to stay connected! So tell a friend that you've been listening to the longest-running team-specific podcast in Major League Soccer and that 2025 is a great time to start listening!

In the spotlight is Libby Cudmore, Shamus and Black Orchid award winner and the author of the acclaimed novel The Big Rewind, as well as a novel titled Negative Girl. Her short stories have appeared in Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine and Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, among other publications. She has also co-edited the Anthony-nominated anthology Lawyers, Guns & Money: Crime Fiction Inspired by The Music of Warren Zevon.  We discuss:  >> Creating characters >> The importance of the supporting cast >> Raymond Chandler >> Hot spots in Binghamton, N.Y. >> Music >> Fashion >> Movies >> Elliot Gould vs. Clive Owen >> Patrick Swayze vs. Jake Gyllenhaal >> Etc.  Learn more about Libby Cudmore here: www.libbycudmore.com  Novelist Spotlight is produced and hosted by Mike Consol. Check out his novels here: https://snip.ly/yz18no   Write to Mike Consol at novelistspotlight@gmail.com 

Veteran actor, comedian, and voice artist Sam Kwasman shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from his decades-long career in Hollywood. From dancing with Patrick Swayze to voicing Little Quacker on Tom and Jerry, Sam's journey is filled with unexpected twists, famous co-stars, and a whole lot of laughter. NOTE to Listener: This interview was lost and found and is now released. I recorded it a while ago. Some discussions occurred about Ed Asner and Bob Newhart before they passed away (which is why that isn't mentioned). Episode Highlights: Landing the role of Little Quacker and why it took beating out 3,000 other voice actors Dancing with Patrick Swayze in Disney on Parade and how they both got their start Stand-up comedy days at The Comedy Store and working alongside Robin Williams Acting on classic TV shows like The Bob Newhart Show, Lou Grant, and Family Ties Robot Chicken madness—playing Donald Duck, Road Runner, and even an exorcist priest Starring in Jerry Seinfeld's Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee as the ultimate product placement guy Learning from the greats—memorable encounters with Lucille Ball, Mel Blanc, and Ed Asner Writing for Tom and Jerry and crafting new animated stories   You're going to love my conversation with Sam Kwasman IMDB Website Instagram Facebook TikTok Cameo On Bob Newhart Show Follow Jeff Dwoskin (host): Jeff Dwoskin on Twitter The Jeff Dwoskin Show podcast on Twitter Podcast website Podcast on Instagram Join my mailing list Subscribe to my Youtube channel (watch Crossing the Streams!) Yes, the show used to be called Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show Ways to support the show: Buy me a coffee (support the show) TeePublic Store: Classic Conversations merch and more! Love the books I talk about on the show? Here is my Amazon store to shop.  

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Episode 399 of Friends Talking Nerdy takes listeners on a nostalgic and trend-savvy journey as Professor Aubrey and Tim the Nerd dive into two distinct realms of pop culture.SNL Sketches Revisited:In the first segment, the duo explores some of the most memorable sketches from the long and storied history of Saturday Night Live. They reminisce about classics like the hilarious Chippendales sketch featuring Patrick Swayze and Chris Farley, and they break down the absurdity of Massive Head Wound Harry. The conversation flows through a wide range of iconic moments—from the socially sharp satire of Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood and the offbeat charm of TV Funhouse: The Ambiguously Gay Duo to the outlandish fun of James Brown's Celebrity Hot Tub Party. The discussion doesn't stop there; listeners are treated to detailed commentary on fan-favorites like Matt Foley: Motivational Speaker, the smooth criminality of Dick In A Box, and the thought-provoking takes in White Like Me and Black Jeopardy. To cap it off, they also delve into the quirky humor of Schmitt's Gay, sharing behind-the-scenes insights and personal favorite moments that reveal the enduring legacy of SNL's inventive comedy.Grammy 2025 and Musical Moments:In the second segment, the conversation shifts gears to the 2025 Grammy Ceremony. Professor Aubrey shares her keen observations on the event's standout fashion moments, spotlighting daring choices like Jaden Smith's outfit, which sparked plenty of buzz both on and off the red carpet. Tim the Nerd, with his signature enthusiasm, brings up an unexpected twist in musical history: The Beatles clinching a Grammy for their previously unreleased song “Now And Then.” He also highlights how Beyoncé's groundbreaking win for her “Cowboy Carter” album not only redefined genre boundaries but also opened doors for a broader acceptance of country influences among her diverse fan base.As always, we wish to thank Christopher Lazarek for his wonderful theme song. Head to his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on how to purchase his EP, Here's To You, which is available on all digital platforms.Head to Friends Talking Nerdy's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for more information on where to find us online.

Ben and Rob have hungry eyes for ‘Dirty Dancing', the 1987 smash hit that lifted Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey into superstardom and defined summer camp for generations. Produced on a tiny budget and absolutely destroying the box office, ‘Dirty Dancing' went on to be enjoyed for decades and to this day counts millions among it's fanbase.But having never seen it before, can famously cynical Rob find anything to enjoy in this camp tale of love and rhythm? Are the stories of on set tension between Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey true? And can Ben begin to prove that this film is in fact part one of a three part trilogy detailing the life of one devilishly handsome man?! #dirtydancing #patrickswayze #jennifergrey #johnnycastle #nobodyputsbabyinthecorner #dance #dirtydancingmovie #icarriedawatermelon #ivehadthetimeofmylife #dancing #dancer #thetimeofmylife #nobodyputsbabyinacorner #dirtydancingedit #hungryeyes #moviepodcast #podcast #filmpodcast #movies #movie #film #moviereview #podcasts

Send us a textRight after one of your co-hosts was at death's door, we're back and talking 1990's Ghost! Is a dead Patrick Swayze better than a live anybody? Is a short-haired Demi Moore better than a long-haired anyone? Is Tony Goldwyn? We answer all these questions and more, and even try to talk about our awful punishment film, the not so gnarly 1990 non-comedic flop, Ghost Dad. It's time for Filmshake, the 90s Movies Podcast!Music Heard this Episode"Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers"Molly" by Maurice Jarre"Unchained Melody (Orchestral) by Maurice JarreIntro music - "If" by Broke For FreeConnect with us!PatreonTwitterFacebookEmailLinktr.eeLetterboxd - Nic & JordanThe Nicsperiment

The late, great Patrick Swayze lit up the screen in classics like Ghost, Roadhouse, and Point Break, but Dirty Dancing made him a superstar. While Swayze stole the show, the music played a crucial role—enter Emmy-nominated, multi-platinum composer Stacy Widelitz. He co-wrote She's Like the Wind with Swayze, a song that became an iconic hit. Beyond that, Stacy's talents extend to scoring TV themes and capturing stunning images as an award-winning photographer. From working alongside Patrick and Lisa Swayze to creating unforgettable melodies, Stacy has done it all. Don't miss my conversation with Stacy Widelitz,  Someone You Should Know!Click here to buy the Rik Anthony a cold one.Show Links:Click here to go to Stacy's  WebsiteClick here to go to Stacy's  FacebookClick here to go to Stacy's  InstagramClick here to go to Stacy's Twitter/XClick here to go to Stacy's LinkedInSomeone You Should Know 2025 // CatGotYourTongueStudios 2025Feedback: Send us a text.How to Contact Us:Official Website: https://Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast.comGmail: Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @RIKANTHONY1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rikanthonyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/someoneyoushouldknowpodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rik-anthony2019/TikTok: @SomeoneYouShouldKnow2023YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@someoneyoushouldknowpodcastThank you for listening!Theme music "Welcome to the Show" by Kevin MacLeod was used per the standard license agreement.

Kim Myers turned the tables on both Freddy Krueger AND the typical gender roles of ‘80s horror when she rescued her boyfriend at the end of “A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge.” Tune in to hear all about making the first sequel in this long-running franchise, her thoughts on the film's queer subtext and Mark Patton's documentary, and that time Patrick Swayze danced with her on the set of “Letters from a Killer.”

Put on your bunny suit and jump through some wormholes—Not A Bomb is back with a fresh episode! This week, Troy and Brad dive into Richard Kelly's debut film, Donnie Darko. Released under less-than-ideal circumstances, with a limited marketing budget and a strange concept, Donnie Darko has since blossomed into one of the most beloved cult classics of the early 2000s. After all these years, does Donnie Darko still stand the test of time, or does it need to travel back to 2001? Tune in to find out!Donnie Darko is directed by Richard Kelly and stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Drew Barrymore, Mary McDonnell, Katherine Ross, Patrick Swayze, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Noah WyleNot A Bomb just launched new designs in our Merch store! Head over to the Not A Bomb Tee Public store and check them out. Special thanks to Ted Blair for the amazing designs!We value your feedback and suggestions. If you have a cinematic flop, you'd like us to discuss, please reach out to us at NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. Your reviews and feedback are what keep us going. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.Cast: Brad, Troy

As I do every year we bring you one of Tiffany's favorite movies for you near her Birthday.  This year she chose To Wong Foo.  A movie from 95 that's full of charm and meaning.   This also is the first film we look at with Patrick Swayze.  Get your Wig Glue on and see what we think about this film. Starring Mike Albertin, Tiffany Albertin, Phoebe Stanton, Mario, Sierra, and Kyle.

Get ready to take a nostalgic trip through two of the most iconic romance films of all time! This week on Retro Life 4 You, we're celebrating the legendary Patrick Swayze with a double feature of Dirty Dancing (1987) and Ghost (1990).We'll dive into what makes these films timeless classics—from the unforgettable dance moves and the emotional, supernatural love story that made Ghost a cultural phenomenon. We'll break down the performances of Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Demi Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg, explore behind-the-scenes stories, and discuss how these movies continue to capture hearts decades later.So grab your watermelon

We review the classic supernatural romance film starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg

Sculptor Molly and banker Sam (Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze) are in love. They're literally building a life together when asshole "best friend" Carl (Tony Goldwyn) ruins everything. In order to pay off mysterious debts to shady characters, Carl hires Willie (Rick Aviles) to rob Sam, but he fights back and he's killed in the struggle. With his spirit able to be present unnoticed, Sam discovers the plot and goes to charlatan psychic, Oda Mae (Whoopi Goldberg) to help deliver the message that Molly, you in danger, girl. Have a seat at the pottery wheel for Ghost, this week on Doom Generation.Support this podcast at patreon.com/doomgeneration

Inching ever closer to the monumental episode #700, Mikey, d$, and #XLessDrEarl are here to discuss not just life in the movies... but AFTERLIFE in the movies.  The coolest, scariest, most unique, or best (subjective) portrayals of the Heavenly Realm... or the Hot Basement... and maybe even some purgatory in between. First, the Angelic Trio checks out the box office in 2024, with a round of Box Office Mojo - figuring out what films made the most money... domestically of course (because we aren't communists), and in the calendar year.   Then, a list of films featuring the Big Guy Upstairs, Ol' No Shoulders down below, a few angels, a few demons and more.  From Bill and Ted to Swayze to Albert Brooks to some Pixar Dr. Earl has never seen, it's a fun list. A blessed list, we hope. Thoughts and prayers.  Has to be blessed with Malick, right?  Right?  Finally, a quick look at the new film "Companion", and both d$ and Mikey's recommendations.

For our final installment in action movie January we got a low key blast of a film from 1998 called BLACK DOG! A high fueled trucker rampage heist film that carries a fun punch and a killer cast. Patrick Swayze, Randy Travis and Meat Loaf inject us with all the entertainment you would need for a romp on filmic friday with the boys. We also give our off the cuff top 5 actions films as of right now! #blackdog #patrickswayze #randytravis #meatloaf #batoutofhell #actionmovies #actionmoviejanuary #sightandsound #heartgod #heartgodmedia #90sactionmovies #kevinhooks #charlessdutton #StephenTobolowsky #truckers #truckermovies #GabrielCasseus #BrianVincent #GrahamBeckel #BrendaStrong #sueellenschke #seinfeld #cheechandchongssupermariobrothers

Each generation has their favorite SNL cast member and for those who started watching in the 1990s it wouldn't be surprising if Chris Farley topped their list. Chris' ability to match physical shtick with over the top characters was uncanny, whether Chris was doing a Chippendale's strip off with Patrick Swayze, extolling the superiority of Da' Bears, or ranting as Matt Foley, the world's most unlikely motivational speaker. A promising movie career (Tommy Boy, Black Sheep) had just begun when Chris followed his idol John Belushi (almost to the letter) and succumbed to an overdose at the age of 33. The death struck his cast members hard and they mourn him to this day with Adam Sandler providing a suitably goofy but thoughtful song about Chris when Adam hosted SNL in 2019. As always, find extra clips below and thanks for sharing our shows. And just make sure you don't end up living in a van down by the river! Want more Chris Farley? Chris' most enduring character is Matt Foley, a highly unlikely motivational speaker with a great payoff line about his living situation. https://youtu.be/Xv2VIEY9-A8?si=WkmITF4d-mXk3RUQ Chris had a promising start in the movies and his debut pairing with David Spade in Tommy Boy is a gem. https://youtu.be/S2XvxDaIwCw?si=Flg7OXRuxMDWBy-H Adam Sandler has a way with songs, and his tribute to Chris Farley from SNL in 1989 is one of his best -- funny and touching. https://youtu.be/25IOsvWPQGQ?si=OHOd0Y3WfwJN33Xd

0:00 The Battle Begins. 0:10 Intro and Rules of the bought. 1:30 Set em up. 2:10 The Tale of the tape. 5:44 Round one: Nostalgia and Personal Opinion.  6:01 Bern Gets his 3 minutes.  9:10 Matty is on the clock with 3 minutes. 12:29 Round two: Awards and Acclaim.  13:26 Comparing Oscar Movies of 1987 to the best Movies of 1987. 15:01 Vincent Donofrio is a Chameleon.  15:48 Comparing Oscar Movies of 1989 to the best Movies of 1989. 17:20 Bring Back Matt Dillion he's Dallas Winston. 19:36 Round three: Wildcard. (Fun Facts and Recasting). 19:49 Fun Facts about the movie Road House. 20:52 Fun Facts about the Movie Dirty Dancing. 22:14 Origin of Hoagie Nose. 25:21 Recasting Road house the right way. 32:30 Recasting Dirty Dancing in incredible way. 39:29 Round four: Ask Gemini.  42:48 David Archy Robe Promo.  45:34 Bern's final thoughts. 45:49 Outro Daddy.   Nobody puts Baby in a corner... but can Dalton put up a fight against Johnny Castle?

Join Andrea Samadi in Episode 353 of the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast as we explore the intricacies of empathy, guided by Grant Bosnick's tailored approaches to self-leadership. Delve into the foundation of empathy as a vital leadership tool, capable of strengthening relationships and achieving better outcomes. Learn about the neuroscience behind empathy, focusing on the role of mirror neurons and the three different types of empathy: cognitive, emotional, and empathetic concern. We also reflect on personal experiences where assumptions led to misunderstandings, highlighting the importance of seeing through another's eyes. Discover practical tips for deepening empathy, cultivating empathetic concern, and applying these insights both personally and professionally to make meaningful connections. This episode calls us to consciously choose empathy, fostering trust and compassion in our interactions. Prepare for our final chapter on the Neuroscience of Presence in the upcoming episodes as we continue to enhance our understanding and application of neuroscience in our daily lives. Welcome back to SEASON 13 of The Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast, where we connect the science-based evidence behind social and emotional learning and emotional intelligence training for improved well-being, achievement, productivity and results—using what I saw as the missing link (since we weren't taught this when we were growing up in school), the application of practical neuroscience. I'm Andrea Samadi, an author, and an educator with a passion for learning and launched this podcast 6 years ago with the goal of bringing ALL the leading experts together (in one place) to help us to APPLY this research in our daily lives. On today's episode #353 we continue with the second last topic of our 18-Week Self-Leadership Series based on Grant Bosnick's “Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership: A Bite Size Approach Using Psychology and Neuroscience” that we first dove into with our interview on EP #321[i] the end of January 2024. The goal was that each week, we focused on learning something new, (from Grant's book) tied to the most current neuroscience research, that builds off the prior week, to help take us to greater heights this year. It honestly shocked me that this series took the entire year. Our final topic will be the neuroscience of presence, and then stay tuned for a review of the entire series to help us to move forward in 2025 with a new lens.   Now we have not yet covered empathy as an entire topic on this podcast, (yet) but we did mention it on EP 340[ii] with mediation expert John Ford on “Navigating Workplace Conflicts” with his “The Empathy Set”[iii] Card Program. I also included the topic of Empathy within the Character Education program I created for schools, so I know why Grant would think this topic to be important enough to include on his “roadmap” for success. When I looked back to what I had written over 15 years ago on empathy, I found an image that said “empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another, and feeling with the heart of another” which is right in line with how Grant Bosnick opens up Chapter 18 of his book. Grant reminds us that “empathy is the capacity to understand or feel what another person is experiencing from their frame of reference, the capacity to place ourselves in another person's position, to put ourselves in their shoes, see it from their eyes, their perspective, their way of thinking and feeling.”. ((On today's EPISODE #353 “The Neuroscience of Empathy” we will cover)): ✔ A review of previous episodes where we covered empathy. ✔ The Neuroscience of Empathy ✔ Three Kinds of Empathy (Cognitive, Emotional and Empathetic Concern). ✔ Tips for becoming more empathetic in our daily life to deepen our relationships and improve our outcomes personally and professionally. If you've taken the leadership self-assessment[iv], look to see if Empathy (in Pathway 6, our final pathway in this book study) along with biases, relationships/authenticity and trust is of a low, medium or high priority for you to focus on this year. I was not surprised to see this pathway is a high area of focus for me. I often think “I wonder what this person is thinking and feeling” and try to see a situation from their viewpoint. Do you do this? Think and feel from another person's point of view? That's the first step at putting empathy into action in our daily life. Now let's take this deeper with Grant's book. In Chapter 18 of Bosnick's Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership, he asks us to remember a time we felt conflict or tension with another person, and asks us to look at the problem from the other person's perspective. I remember Dr. Maiysha Clairborne from EP 289[v] talking about the “3 Positions of Listening” where she informs us we can look at the conflict through our own eyes first, and then step out of our shoes, and into someone else's (she calls this position 2 to see what they see, hear what they hear, and feel the feelings they might be feeling. And finally, the third position, which she says is the most valuable, is the observer position where you can go above and look down at the conflict, outside of each person involved, to see the entire dynamic, or bigger picture. Grant talks about the importance of stepping into another person's shoes, the minute we sense tension or frustration coming up with another person. Feeling empathy for others is an important leadership tool Grant reminds us, as it will help us to “build trust, develop relationship(s) and achieve better outcomes” but he cautions us against making assumptions that can influence our decisions and actions. (Chapter 18, Bosnick, Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership, Page 235) REFLECTION QUESTION: Grant asks us to reflect on when we might have been wrong about the thoughts or motivations of another person, and what behavior did you take, intentionally, or unintentionally?  I always go back to an example that I would share in the classrooms, working with teens on this topic, as this has happened to all of us in some capacity. I'm going back now to when I was in high school, (Don Mills Collegiate in Toronto, Canada) and I was walking along a pathway, outside of my school, and saw my good friend Yolanda (real name). I waved at Yolanda, and looked forward to catching up with her on our way to our classes, but Yolanda didn't wave back to me. I went straight in my head to “hmmm…I wonder why Yolanda is angry with me” and I went another route, so we would miss each other and didn't end up walking together. I had made the assumption that Yolanda was angry with me, and the action I took, was that I avoided her. I can think of countless other times in my life where I've made assumptions like this, and missed opportunities with friends. At a later date, Yolanda asked me why I was avoiding her, ( I was surprised she noticed) and I told her about how I had waved and that she hadn't waved back, and it was then that she told me she wasn't wearing her glasses that day, and never saw me. In fact, she didn't see anything at all that day (the chalkboards included)! I was disappointed that I had made this assumption, and it was a valuable lesson to see through Yolanda's eyes, with how incorrect I was when I made this assumption. The Neuroscience of Empathy So how does empathy work in our brain? Grant reminds us of “the activation of mirror neurons in our brain which help to explain the process of empathy.” In our brain, “empathy is a spontaneous sharing of a person's feelings or thoughts by witnessing and being affected by their emotional state” (Chapter 18, Bosnick, Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership, Page 236) and that “we mirror or mimic the emotional response that we would expect to feel ourselves if we were in that same context.” I always think of those emotional Hallmark Card commercials that get me every time, or movies where I relate to the character, and wipe away tears, reminding myself “it's just a movie.” The movie Ghost with Whoopi Goldberg, comes to mind, with a memory I'll never forget, from many years ago. As the movie ended, one of my friends wasn't ready to leave the theater, and I remember him not wanting to talk about it, as he wiped tear away from his eyes, hoping none of us would notice. The movie had triggered his mirror neurons and like Grant Bosnick mentioned in his book, movies can do this to us! Grant gives us the origin of these mirror neurons by sharing that “they evolved in the human brain to facilitate and understand the actions we need to take in response to others as, at least in human history (he says) our survival would depend on it.” (Chapter 18, Bosnick, Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership, Page 237). My friend didn't want to “feel” what Patrick Swayze was feeling in the movie, Ghost, but his mirror neurons wouldn't give him much choice. I remember reading in National Geographic, about the origin of our “mirror neurons” and learned that “humans communicate through facial gestures. Control of these expressions lies in the brain stem and amygdala, beyond consciousness.”[vi] This makes sense to me, since when you try to control it, or not feel these emotions, (like my friend in the movie theater) it's very difficult, and almost impossible. Do you relate to mirror neurons, and feeling empathy for others in this way? Three Kinds of Empathy Bosnick goes on to share that there are three kinds of empathy: cognitive empathy, emotional empathy and empathetic concern. Cognitive Empathy is “taking another person's perspective and understanding the situation as they see it” (Chapter 18, Bosnick, Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership, Page 237) like we learned from Maiysha Clairborne with the three positions of listening. “Through their words and body language, we process it logically, taking their perspective, without experiencing it.” The mirror neurons do not fire here. Emotional Empathy is “feeling someone's pain or emotion by seeing it in them and simulating/sensing it in ourselves.” (Chapter 18, Bosnick, Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership, Page 237). In this case, mirror neurons fire as we experience the situation like it were our own, like my friend in the movie theater. Grant points out that “different parts of the brain are activated during emotional empathy and cognitive empathy. As a result, we process it differently within our brain. It has also shown (that we just mentioned from the quote from National Geographic) that we can control cognitive empathy much more than emotional empathy because it uses a logical part of our brain rather than an emotional center.” (Chapter 18, Bosnick, Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership, Page 238). He does urge us to work on using both at the same time “to understand the other person's perspective AND experience their emotions” to come at the most accurate conclusion to how they are thinking and feeling. Grant pointed out that in the workplace, he usually defaults to using more cognitive empathy, and just by adding more emotional empathy, he is able to truly understand those he works with, and empathize with them on a deeper level. Empathetic Concern is “the feeling that if I can do something that can help you, I will…when I see you are in trouble, I want to help you out…It is being genuinely concerned with others and experiencing other-oriented emotions to help them.” (Chapter 18, Bosnick, Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership, Page 240). This is “when we express care, tenderness, compassion…about another person, supporting them, showing trust, allowing them space.” Bosnick says empathetic concern takes “emotional empathy” to a deeper level. REFLECTION QUESTION: When have you experienced empathetic concern? Think of one personal and one business example where you have genuinely felt concern for another person and wanted to help them. Reflect on what how empathetic concern deepened the levels of trust, helped to develop a better relationship, with improved outcomes. Bosnick warns us that “although empathy is a natural biological process within our brains, it is not automatic” and shares that “feeling empathy is a choice we make.” (Chapter 18, Bosnick, Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership, Page 241). His book does dive deeper into situations where people may consciously, or unconsciously choose not to be empathetic with tips on how to develop habits for effective empathy that include listening to others, standing up for others, reading more books, and even how to raise empathetic children. You can dive deeper into the topic of empathy in chapter 18 of Grant's book. REVIEW AND CONCLUSION To review and conclude this week's episode #353 on “The Neuroscience of Empathy” we covered: ✔ A review of previous episodes where we covered empathy (John Ford's episode and also with Dr. Maiysha Clairborne) that are excellent to review. ✔ The Neuroscience of Empathy, our mirror neurons, and a warning to watch making assumptions in this process. ✔ Three Kinds of Empathy (Cognitive, Emotional and Empathetic Concern). ✔ Tips for becoming more empathetic in our daily life, and practice Empathetic Concern where we can, to deepen our relationships and improve our outcomes personally and professionally.  I hope this episode has provided you with a deeper understanding of ways to practice being more empathetic in your personal and work life. I know that the world can be a better place if we all can learn to think and feel from another person's point of view, and finally, if we have solutions that can genuinely help others, to lean in and offer some ideas to support those that are close to you. It can only work to bring you closer. With that thought, we will close out this episode, and we will see you next time with our final chapter, The Neuroscience of Presence, before reviewing the entire book. Have a great week. REFERENCES: [i] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #321 with Grant ‘Upbeat' Bosnick  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/insights-from-grant-upbeat-bosnick/   [ii] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #340 with John Ford  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/navigating-workplace-conflicts-insights-from-a-mediation-expert/   [iii] https://www.empathyset.com/about   [iv] Self-Assessment for Grant Bosnick's book https://www.selfleadershipassessment.com/   [v] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #289 with Dr. Maiysha Clairborne on “Getting to the Roots of our Doubts, Fears and Beliefs” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/maiysha-clairborne-md-on-what-holds-us-back-getting-to-the-root-of-our-doubts-fears-and-beliefs/   [vi] National Geographic “Your Brain: 100 Things You Never Knew” (4/19/19) https://www.amazon.com/National-Geographic-Your-Brain-Things/dp/B00AO70YGO          

Kate Gersten has written for numerous award-winning series including Prime Video's Mozart in the Jungle, NBC's The Good Place, and Apple TV+'s Schmigadoon!. She just made her feature debut with The Last Showgirl, a film whose screenplay she adapted from her original play Body of Work. The film stars Pamela Anderson as Shelly, a glamorous showgirl who must plan for her future when her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run. It's a beautifully poignant film that's received an incredible amount of acclaim. The Last Showgirl is in theaters now. Kate Gersten glides into Feeling Seen to talk about the film and has the time of her life moving her way through the iconic 80s film Dirty Dancing, sharing her love for Jennifer Grey as Frances "Baby" Houseman. Plus, Jordan has one quick thing about the fires impacting Los Angeles. You can look to Cal Fire for updates or download the Watch Duty app to your devices. If you or anyone you know is in search of aid, Mutual Aid LA Network (MALAN) has created a non-exhaustive list of resources available for those in need.  Feeling Seen is hosted by Jordan Crucchiola and is a production Maximum Fun. Need more Feeling Seen? Keep up with the show on Instagram and Bluesky.

Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents another awesome show featuring two more great interviews from Monstermania (www.monstermania.net)! BTB's own Chachi McFly talks to actor Courtney Gains best known for his roles on Can't Buy Me Love and Children of the Corn. Chachi talks to Courtney about his role in the iconic Back To The Future, working with Patrick Dempsey and the late Amanda Peterson, and It's Sunny In Philadelphia. Courtney even talks about the first initial shoot of Back to the Future with Eric Stoltz! Courtney recites his famous catch phrase as well! At the end of the program BTB's own Al Sotto talks to actor John Philbin in a hilarious interview, who appeared in Children of the Corn with Courtney Gains. John talks about his despise of sequels and reboots, working on Point Break, his friendship with Keanu Reeves, working with the late Patrick Swayze and his love of all things MSNBC and p*rn! John also talks about teaching surfing to Hollywood actors including Viggo Mortensen, Helen Hunt and Kate Bosworth. Don't miss at the end one of the funniest promos in BTB history! BTB's host with the most Al Sotto brings to you another entertaining program! In addition, The "King of the 80s" Chachi McFly, "The Voice of Reason" Michael Jayne and the "Sith Lord" Darth Paul Wallis, joins in on the panel to discuss the latest in entertainment. The crew goes over our Wrestlemania 40 predictions and much more!

On this week's show, a live review of the cult classic that is 1989's Roadhouse starring Patrick Swayze.  "What is a live review?" Well, we watched the movie, while recording what we think of it. And so that means you, dear friends, will be able to watch the movie with us (as long as you have access to it). Apologies in advance to those who do not.  Be sure to let us know what you think of the movie, and the podcast. Thanks and enjoy! ADAMSNERDS.COM