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Welcome to another Cinema Sounds & Secrets Tribute episode! This week Janet, John, (and Pen) delve into the life and career of American record producer, composer, arranger, conductor, trumpeter, and bandleader… the incomparable Quincy Jones. Born Quincy Delight Jones Jr. on March 14, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, this gifted musician discovered a love for the piano at age 11 and would go on to win 28 Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy, and a Tony. Jones explored music throughout high school, becoming passionate about the trumpet, and would eventually collaborate with incredible artists like Lesley Gore, Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Ella Fitzgerald, and many more. In 1961, he composed music for The Pawnbroker (1964), the first of his nearly 40 film scores. To learn more about this episode and others, visit the official Cinema Sounds & Secrets website!

Liebes Fußvolk, bitte belästigt uns nicht immer jeden Dienstag mit eurer Bettelei....aber okay, hier nehmt eine neue Gratisepisode - aber wirklich das letzte Mal! So, lasst unseren Ärmel los, wir müssen zur Arbeit!

Today on Jewish Studies Unscrolled, we delve into a rare cultural intersection: Jewish life and the genre of horror. While Jewish contributions to American culture often focus on comedy, literature, or music, horror remains largely unexplored, even by prominent Jewish filmmakers. We're joined by Jeremy Dauber, Columbia University professor and author of American Scary: A History of Horror from Salem to Stephen King and Beyond. Together, we examine Sidney Lumet's 1964 film The Pawnbroker as a rare exception, highlighting its haunting depiction of Holocaust survivor Sol Nazerman's trauma, particularly through the “thin place” of the subway—a space where the present collides with the horrors of the past.  You can watch the subway scene we discuss here.

"FORGOTTEN LEADING LADIES FROM THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD" - 11/18/2024 A friend of mine once said that in Hollywood the toilet flushes every seven years. Meaning after about seven years, no one remembers who you are. Whether that's true or not, there are many classic film stars who were once popular, who have faded away into obscurity. We covered men a few months go, and now we are giving the ladies their due. Join us as we talk about four fabulous actresses who deserve to be remembered — LIZABETH SCOTT, MARIE WINDSOR, ELLA RAINES, and GERALDINE FITZGERALD.  SHOW NOTES:  Sources: “Biography of Lizabeth Scott,” August 1951, Paramount Pictures; “Liz Scott Slaps Libel Suit on Confidential Mag,” July 26, 1955, Variety; “Cut Actress Lizabeth Scott Out of Texan's Will,” May 12, 1971, Variety; "Geraldine's Long Journey,” June 13, 1971, New York Times; “Lizabeth Scott,” November 1971, by Don Stanke, Film Fan Magazine; Merv Griffin Interview with Geraldine Fitzgerald, 1977; Arlene Francis Interview with Geraldine Fitzgerald, 1985; Katie Kelly Interview with Geraldine Fitzgerald, 1985; “The Alluring Lizabeth Scott,” February 1993, by David M. Goodspeed, American Movie Classic magazine; “In Search of Lisabeth Scott: The Sphinx from Scranton,” Summer 2002, by Max Pierce, Films of the Golden Ages; “Marie Windsor A Shining Light,” piute.org; “Marie Windsor Tales of Noir and B Movies,” October 31. 1997, by Jerry Renshaw, The Austin Chronicle; “Marie Windsor, Femme Fatale And Queen of the B's, Dies at 80,” Dec. 14, 2000, New York  Times; “Geraldine Fitzgerald, 91, Star of Stage and Film, Dies,” July 19, 2005, New York Times; “Lizabeth Scott: Sultry Woman of Film Noir (Obit),” February 8, 2015, Los Angeles Times; “A Light In the Dark: Ella Raines and Film Noirs Working Girls,” Fall 2015, by Imogen Sara Smith, Noir City magazine; “A Centenary Celebration of Ella Raines: Radiant Film Stars Daughter Reflects on Her Mother's Career,” August 6, 2020, by Leticia Magalhães, Cine Suffragette; TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned:  LIZABETH SCOTT: You Came Along (1945); The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946); Dead Reckoning (1946); Desert Fury (1947); I Walk Alone (1947); Pitfall (1948); Too Late for Tears (1949); Paid In Full (1950); Dark City (1950); The Company She Keeps (1951); Red Mountain (1951); The Racket (1951); Stolen Face (1952); Bad For Each Other (1953); Scared Stiff (1953); Loving You (1957) Pulp (1972); MARIE WINDSOR: Unexpected Uncle (1941); Weekend For Three (1941); All American Co-ed (1941); The Hucksters (1947); Song of the Thin Man (1947); Three Musketeers (1948); The Kissing Bandit (1948); Force of Evil (1948);  Outpost in Morocco (1949); Beautiful Blonde From Bashful Bend (1949); Hellfire (1949); The Fighting Kentuckian (1949); Dakota Lil (1950); Little Big Horn (1951); The Narrow Margin (1952); Cat Women of the Moon (1953); Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (1955);  The Killing (1956); ELLA RAINES: Corvette K-225 (1943); Cry Havoc (1943); The Phantom Lady (1944); Hail The Conquering Hero (1944); Tall In The Saddle (1944); The Suspect (1944);  The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry (1945); White Tie and Tails (1945) Brute Force (1947); The Senator Was Indiscreet (1947); The Walking Hills (1949); Impact (1949); The Man In The Road (1956); GERALDINE FITZGERALD: Blind Justice (1934); Dark Victory (1939); Wuthering Heights (1939); The Gay Sisters (1942); Watch on the Rhine (1943); Wilson (1944); Nobody Lives Forever (1946); Three Strangers (1946); Ten North Frederick (1958); The Pawnbroker (1964); Rachel, Rachel (1968); Harry and Tonto (1974); Arthur (1981); Do You Remember Love (1985); Arthur 2: On The Rocks (1988); --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

pWotD Episode 2743: Quincy Jones Welcome to Popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 1,063,332 views on Monday, 4 November 2024 our article of the day is Quincy Jones.Quincy Delight Jones Jr. (March 14, 1933 – November 3, 2024) was an American record producer, songwriter, composer, arranger, and film and television producer. Over the course of his career he received several accolades including 28 Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award and a Tony Award as well as nominations for seven Academy Awards and four Golden Globe Awards. Jones came to prominence in the 1950s as a jazz arranger and conductor before producing pop hit records for Lesley Gore in the early 1960s (including "It's My Party") and serving as an arranger and conductor for several collaborations between the jazz artists Frank Sinatra and Count Basie. Jones produced three of the most successful albums by pop star Michael Jackson: Off the Wall (1979), Thriller (1982), and Bad (1987). In 1985, Jones produced and conducted the charity song "We Are the World", which raised funds for victims of famine in Ethiopia.Jones composed numerous films scores including for The Pawnbroker (1965), In the Heat of the Night (1967), In Cold Blood (1967), The Italian Job (1969), The Wiz (1978), and The Color Purple (1985). He won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series for the miniseries Roots (1977). He received a Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical as a producer for the revival of The Color Purple (2016).Throughout career he was the recipient of numerous honorary awards including the Grammy Legend Award in 1992, the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 1995, the Kennedy Center Honors in 2001, the National Medal of the Arts in 2011, the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2014, and the Academy Honorary Award in 2024. He was named one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century by Time.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 06:51 UTC on Tuesday, 5 November 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Quincy Jones on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Amy.

Le Journal d'Haïti et des Amériques revient sur la mort de celui que le magazine Rolling Stone appelle « le producteur inégalable ». Au programme aussi, à la veille du vote, la présidentielle américaine, vue entre autres par les envoyés spéciaux de RFI - alors que selon les sondages Donald Trump sont toujours au coude-à-coude. Ce week-end, une enquête donnait la candidate démocrate en tête dans le très républicain État de l'Iowa, mais dans les fameux « swing states », l'écart est tellement faible qu'il se trouve parfois dans la marge d'erreur des sondages.Parmi ces États clés, il y en a qui compte tout particulièrement : la Pennsylvanie, avec 19 grands électeurs en jeu. Les deux candidats seront donc ce lundi soir (4 novembre 2024) à Pittsburgh, explique Achim Lippold, un des envoyés spéciaux de RFI. Le candidat républicain tiendra son rassemblement dans un stade en centre-ville, tandis que sa rivale a choisi un ancien site sidérurgique : Kamala Harris cherche en effet à séduire les ouvriers, les fameux « blue collars », mais aussi les républicains modérés et les femmes. L'ancien président, qui n'est pas particulièrement populaire dans ce bastion démocrate, espère de son côté rallier les habitants de la « ceinture de rouille », ces banlieues autour de Pittsburgh où le vote pourrait basculer par rapport à 2020 - année où Joe Biden a remporté cet État de justesse.Une autre envoyée spéciale de RFI, Aabla Jounaïdi, se trouve elle à Messa, dans la banlieue de Phoenix, en Arizona - l'un des États où le refus des pro-Trump de reconnaître la défaite de 2020 est allé le plus loin. Les autorités locales font donc tout pour rassurer la population à l'approche des élections. Dans lecomté de Maricopa, qui concentre le plus grand nombre d'électeurs dans l'État, le bâtiment qui abrite les opérations de dépouillement est cerné de barrières, hérissés de caméras, en attendant les snipers annoncés sur les toits en cas de nécessité, disent les autorités. Objectif : empêcher que des groupes d'extrême-droite ne viennent tenter d'occuper les lieux pour faire entendre leurs voix, comme en 2020. Bolivie : grève de la faim d'Evo MoralesEn Bolivie, les blocages d'axes routier se poursuivent, organisés par les partisans d'Evo Morales, qui craignent que l'ancien président ne soit arrêté. Correo del Sur parle d'une « escalade du conflit », alors que les blocages de routes continuent, particulièrement dans les régions de Cochabamba et Santa Cruz, où les manifestations « génèrent des pertes qui se comptent en millions de dollars ». 91 policiers ont été blessés, nombre de « bloqueurs » ont été arrêtés. Et c'est dans ce contexte qu'Evo Morales a entamé une grève de la faim.« Avant-hier, j'ai publiquement appelé à une grève de la faim pour éviter un bain de sang », explique-t-il : « j'ai demandé à mes camarades un dialogue immédiat et la création de deux groupes de travail : économique et politique. Et la réponse du gouvernement a été d'arrêter 56 camarades et de les emmener à La Paz. »Los Tiempos revient de son côté sur les 200 militaires boliviens retenus en otage depuis samedi par des partisans d'Evo Morales - ils ont pris trois casernes d'assaut dans le département de Cochabamba. Le ministère de la Défense, écrit Los Tiempos, a condamné « la prise armée et violente » d'unités militaires, parlant de « délits graves contre la démocratie, la sécurité et la stabilité de l'État ». La grève de la faim d'Evo Morales elle-même a pour objectif de déstabiliser le gouvernement, affirme le ministre des Relations extérieures de la Bolivie. Risque d'inondations à Cuba « Tout le pays retient son souffle devant la possible formation d'un ouragan », titre Granma : car il y a 80% de risques que se forme une dépression tropicale qui se transformerait ensuite en ouragan en avançant vers le nord des Caraïbes, écrit Juventud Rebelde, et elle pourrait affecter Cuba. La Défense civile a donc donné l'ordre d'évacuer quatre municipalités de Guantanamo, rapporte 14 y medio, qui précise : « Les sols saturés par les pluies et les réservoirs et rivières au maximum de leur capacité augmentent le risque d'inondation à Maisí, Imías, San Antonio del Sur et Baracoa, où l'effet de deux autres phénomènes météorologiques se formant dans la mer des Caraïbes a déjà commencé à se faire sentir. » Mort d'un géantCe lundi (4 novembre 2024), a été annoncée la mort de l'immense musicien et producteur américain Quincy Jones, à l'âge de 91 ans. Et la presse n'a pas assez de qualificatifs dans ses titres pour parler de Quincy Jones : « L'icône de la musique et le gagnant de 28 Grammy Awards » pour Deadline, le « géant de la musique américaine » pour le New York Times, « le producteur inégalable derrière Thriller », rappelle Rolling Stone. Rolling Stone qui rappelle que le musicien est derrière de remarquables albums de jazz, de soul, de funk et aussi derrière les plus grands disques de pop du siècle – la trilogie Jacksonienne Off the Wall, Thriller et Bad, entre autres.Mais Rolling Stone rappelle que lorsqu'il a travaillé avec Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones « avait déjà taillé sa route à travers le jazz et la pop bubblegum du début des années 60 ainsi que de nombreuses BO de films, étudié avec la célèbre compositrice classique Nadia Boulanger, fait l'arrangement de disques de Ray Charles et conduit l'orchestre de Frank Sinatra. » Variety rappelle qu'il fut aussi le producteur de « We are the world », le disque destiné à lever des fonds contre la famine sur le continent africain. Il a aussi été le premier Africain-Américain à écrire la BO d'un film majeur, en 1964, « The Pawnbroker ». Autant de morceaux cités par le New York Times dans ses « 14 chansons essentielles » produites, arrangées ou enregistrées par Quincy Jones : cela va du jazz, « Evening in Paris », enregistré en 1957 avec des pointures comme Charlie Mingus, à « I'll be good to you », avec Ray Charles et Chaka Khan, en 1989, sur l'album Back on the block qui lui vaudra six Grammy Awards. Sans oublier, évidemment, Soul Bossa Nova, sa version « audacieuse et ludique » de la musique brésilienne, écrit le New York Times.En 2017, dans une interview accordée à Rolling Stone, Quincy Jones présentait son agitation créative comme « l'engagement d'une vie à apprendre autant de musique qu'il le pouvait : ‘vous devez espérer avoir la possibilité de faire toutes les erreurs possibles pour apprendre. Et j'ai fait toutes les erreurs. Toutes…' » Le journal de la PremièreEn Martinique, élus et socio-professionnels conviés ce lundi matin à une « conférence territoriale » consacrée à la vie chère…

Adam and Josh lift the veil of nostalgia for a Pantheon Project review of “The Wizard of Oz,” which turns 85 this year. Also, Massacre Theatre, and a conversation about one of the most celebrated performances of the ‘60s, Rod Steiger in “The Pawnbroker.” This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Opening (00:00:00-00:01:39) Pantheon Review: “The Wizard of Oz” (00:01:40-00:42:43) Next Week, Notes (00:42:44-00:45:10) Massacre Theatre (00:45:11-00:53:01) Lumet Marathon #3: “The Pawnbroker” (00:53:02-01:17:54) Notes/Links: Sidney Lumet Marathon https://www.filmspotting.net/marathons Feedback: Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net. Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support us: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and complete archive access. http://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts (and more) on sale at the Filmspotting Shop. https://filmspotting.net/shop Follow: https://www.instagram.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting https://twitter.com/filmspotting https://facebook.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm https://twitter.com/larsenonfilm https://facebook.com/larsenonfilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we review our 8th-ranked film for 1964, “The Pawnbroker,” a drama directed by Sidney Lumet about a Holocaust survivor played by Rod Steiger. Support this project on Patreon!

For show number two from SXSW, we're joined by the prolific film critic and RogerEbert.com Associate Editor Robert Daniels. He sings the praises of 1965, from the devastation of “The Pawnbroker” to the thrills of “Flight of the Phoenix” to the sweep of “Doctor Zhivago.” Become a member for Bonus Episodes, personal stories of working in the industry, and yes - EVEN MORE MOVIES. https://plus.acast.com/s/a-very-good-year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Daniel and Harry welcome filmmaker Nira Burstein to discuss "The Pawnbroker," a 1964 film directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Rod Steiger.They unpack the film's exploration of collective trauma and its consequences on the individual, consider the way the movie might be received by those more and less familiar with the Holocaust, and analyze how the film's trailblazing editing techniques heighten Sol's internal drama and put the audience in his head.Finally, they talk to Nira about her debut documentary feature, Charm Circle, now streaming on the Criterion Channel!As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film's "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes.The Pawnbroker TrailerImdb PageWatch Charm Circle on the Criterion ChannelNira Burstein on TwitterNira Burstein on instagramConnect with Jews on Film online:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpodYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilmTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jewsonfilmpod

Evergreen Max Cash Capital (EMCC) became only the second pawnbroker to list on Bursa Malaysia's ACE Market, debuting in September at a 33% premium on its IPO price of 24 sen. How will they use the IPO proceeds to grow their market presence? Executive director Low Kai Loon joins us to discuss the business of pawnbroking and EMCC's expansion plans in a competitive sector. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Meet the many faces of the man who plays God… with our hearts! It's Easy Reader's first, best, worst, and last (so far) films!The Pawnbroker (1964, Dir. Sidney Lumet)The Shawshank Redemption (1994, Dir. Frank Darabont)Vanquish (2022, Dir. George Gallo)A Good Person (2023, Dir. Zach Braff) Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Amazon Music.Visit us at slackandslashpod.comEmail us at slackandslash@gmail.com

Esta semana, en Islas de Robinson, una suerte de "sueño de una noche de verano", enlazando clásicos entre 1968 y 1969. Suenan: THE IDLE RACE - "THE LADY WHO SAID SHE COULD FLY" ("BIRTHDAY PARTY", 1968) / FRABJOY & RUNCIBLE SPOON - "CHAPLIN HOUSE" ("FRABJOUS DAYS: THE SECRET WORLD OF GODLEY & CREME", 1967-69)/ GRAHAM GOULDMAN - "PAWNBROKER" ("THE GRAHAM GOULDMAN THING", 1968) / BARRY RYAN - "WHAT'S THAT SLEEPING IN MY BED" ("BARRY RYAN SINGS PAUL RYAN", 1968) / MARK ERIC - "MOVE WITH THE DAWN" ("A MIDSUMMER'S DAY DREAM", 1969) / FAMILY TREE - "SIMPLE LIFE" ("MISS BUTTERS", 1968) / NILSSON - "DON'T LEAVE ME" ("AERIAL BALLET" 1968) / RANDY NEWMAN - "LOVE STORY (YOU AND ME)" ("RANDY NEWMAN", 1968) / SCOTT WALKER - "THE BRIDGE" ("SCOTT 2", 1968) / DAVID ACKLES - "BE MY FRIEND" ("DAVID ACKLES", 1968) / BERGEN WHITE - "SECOND'S LOVER SONG" ("FOR WOMEN ONLY", 1970) / GORDON LIGHTFOOT - "SOMETHING VERY SPECIAL" ("DID SHE MENTION MY NAME", 1968) / ARTHUR - "OPEN UP THE DOOR" ("DREAMS AND IMAGES", 1968) / BOBBIE GENTRY - "COURTYARD" ("THE DELTA SWEETE", 1968) / TIM BUCKLEY - "DREAM LETTER" ("HAPPY SAD", 1969)Escuchar audio

Let a pawnshop in NYC's 1964 Spanish Harlem show you what's real and how to deal! Rod Steiger puts on an acting clinic along with some of film's best character actors. Geraldine Fitzgerald, Juano Hernandez and Brock Peters co-star! Do not miss this unfortunately timeless masterpiece about unresolved severe trauma! YouTube Facebook

This week our #ChainMovie of the week, we follow Morgan Freeman from last week's #Dreamcatcher, to the #Classic movie, #ThePawnbroker. George chooses the next #LinkInTheChain.Travis watched #Argentine1985, #AlwaysBeMyMaybe, #Bros and #WeirdMeanwhile, George talks more about #ThePeripheral on #PrimeVideo, and #EnolaHolmes2 on #Netflix*As always, shout Out to Siren Divine @ twitch.tv/sirendivine and Game Of Beardz @ Twitch.tv/gameofbeardz

In this episode, Max is joined by Raquel Stecher to discuss The Pawnbroker (1964). Check out Raquel's article for TCM on The Pawnbroker here: https://www.tcm.com/articles/Programming%20Article/021661/special-theme-hispanic-heritage-month-part-1?lid=blmpil5g49wm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are pleased to share this mid-summer conversation with a very talented cinematographer, Mr. Mihai Malaimare Jr. Mihai has worked on an impressive slate of films since the year 2007, where he shot the first of three features for Francis Ford Coppola, Youth Without Youth. Since then, he's lensed Tetro and Twixt for Coppola, The Master for Paul Thomas Anderson, A Walk Among the Tombstones, Nina, Sleepless, November Criminals, The Hate U Give, Jojo Rabbit, The Harder They Fall, and this year's “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” HBO series. Currently, Mihai is in pre-production on Coppola's ambitious feature, Megalopolis.In our conversation, Mihai shares about his upbringing and education in Romania, how he began his longtime collaboration with Mr. Coppola, his approach to prepping projects, and how he selects filmmaking technology. We also learn about his collaboration on the amazing series, “Winning Time.” Thank you Mihai for sharing so much with us.The Making Of is presented by AJA Video Systems:Synchronous Multi-Channel/Multi-System Transport with AJA BRIDGE LIVESynchronous multi-channel/multi-system transport has arrived in AJA's latest BRIDGE LIVE v1.13 update. The feature-rich release for the multi-channel UltraHD and HD live video solution for remote production, contribution, collaboration, streaming, and delivery also includes features like dual-channel UltraHD support; and multichannel end-to-end HDR support over SDI. https://www.aja.com/products/bridge-liveFilm Book of the Month:Making MoviesWritten by one of America's greatest directors, Sidney Lumet shares about his career and provides insights into the art, craft, and business of the motion picture industry. Lumet credits include 12 Angry Men, Long Day's Journey Into Night, The Pawnbroker, Fail Safe, Serpico, Murder on the Orient Express, Dog Day Afternoon, Network, Prince of the City, The Verdict, and Before the Devil Knows Your Dead.Get your copy from The Strand.From 4K HDR zero-delay wireless monitoring, to cloud-based production streaming, and premium lens control, Teradek solutions are used around the world by professionals and amateurs alike to capture and share compelling content. Our mission is to modernize workflows for creators by developing leading edge tools that allow them to expand the possibilities of how they tell their stories.Discover Teradek online at www.teradek.com or in-person at Creative Solutions Los Angeles (CSLA).Partner Event of the Month:Cine Gear Atlanta — October 7-8, 2022The industry's most renowned southern industry event will return to Atlanta Georgia's Trilith Studios with its hallmark exhibits, seminars, screenings, and world-class hobnobbing. It's the place to reconnect with colleagues, friends and collaborators.Sign-ups for attending the Hollywood-meets-southern-hospitality Cine Gear Expo are free at: www.cinegearexpo.com/atl-expo/atl-registration/ Resource of the Month:ProductionHUB is a global network of local crew and vendors that serves the film and video production industry. Find and hire anyone you need, whether it's a cameraman for a day, a video editor for one month, or a full-time producer. Since launching in 1999, we've grown beyond a simple directory into the most-trusted resource for finding qualified and experienced crew, vendors and employees. We're your film and video production partner.Browse the site at productionhub.comPodcast Rewind:June 2022 - Episode II…The Making Of is created by Michael Valinsky.To inquire about partnership opportunities, please contact mvalinsky@me.com.Your latest changes have been saved. Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe

What's up, Pawn Family! In this episode of the Pawn Leaders Podcast, I talked about the main source of stress among pawnbrokers and the key to improving your pawn business! — PS. Get your copy of the Pawn Profit Pillars book today! Head on to www.pawnprofitpillars.com now!   PPS.Let us know what you think about the episode on the comment section below.

Niklas talks with Sean Pawley, CEO and Founder of Seshat Bank and Rasheed Griffith, COO and Chief Compliance Officer of Merkle Hedge.Sean has founded an API-first commercial bank for Latin America. He talks about his journey from East Africa to Central America, and how he uses the novel regulatory regime on Prospera Honduras to innovate in key areas for banking.Notably, he talks about the "Pawnbroker for All Seasons" model to risk management pioneered by Mervyn King (ex. Governor of the Bank of England) as an improvement over the "Lender of Last Resort" Model.Rasheed and Sean walk us through the most important international financial regulations such as AML-KYC laws, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and Securities Laws. These are key for finance entrepreneurs to understand when starting a new company.We learn how regulatory practice is often detached from material effectiveness, and how political incentives often lead to bad regulation. Better regulations, however, are needed for some key financial innovations to flourish.Rasheed, Sean and Niklas believe startup cities like Prospera Honduras can be the innovation needed to provide more innovation-friendly regulations.We invite you to join us on our mission to build the financial and governance systems of the future together on Roatan, Honduras, a beautiful Caribbean island on November 18-20: https://infinitafund.com/fintech2022Niklas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NiklasAnzingerInfinita Fund Website: https://infinitafund.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/Z4H6UjbubK

The future king of pop, Michael Joseph Jackson, was born on August 29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana.   Joe Jackson, Michael's dad, was a former boxer and crane operator at U.S. Steel during the 1950s in Gary – according to a fantastic article by Rolling Stone, quoted in the book; Dave Marsh's Trapped: Michael Jackson and the Crossover Dream, there were actual quotas in place on how many black workers were allowed to move up the ladder into skilled trades in the city's mills. This idiocy meant black workers were paid less than white workers. Unfortunately, this also meant they were subject to higher rates of fatal industry-related illnesses – but Papa Joe hoped that music would lift his life. Michael's mother, Katherine Scruse, was from Alabama but lived in East Chicago, Indiana when she met Joe. Momma Katherine played clarinet and piano, had dreams of being a country-and-western performer, worked part-time at Sears, and was a Jehovah's Witness. She grew up listening to country & western music, and even though she had a dream to be a musician, she was stricken with a bout of polio that had left her with an unfortunate and permanent limp. Papa Joe and Momma Katherine were young when they married in 1949 and started on the idea of a big ol family. The first of the bunch was Maureen (aka Rebbie) in 1950, then Sigmund (aka Jackie) in 1951, Toriano (Tito) followed up in 1953, Jermaine in 1954, La Toya in 1956, Marlon in 1957. Then there came Michael in 1958, Randy in 1961, and little baby Janet in 1966, making her 16 years younger than Rebbie. Marlon was actually a twin but their brother, Brandon, died shortly after birth.   M.J. and his cluster of brothers and sisters constantly had music around them. Papa Joe was super into the new electric R&B sound tearing up Chicago, which wasn't far away, not to mention the beginning stages of early rock & roll. So Papa Joe formed a band with his brothers called "the Falcons," making some extra coin in the surrounding area at parties and small clubs. In his 1988 autobiography, Moonwalk, Michael wrote, "They would do some of the great early rock & roll and blues songs by Chuck Berry, Little Richard … you name it," Going on to say, "All those styles were amazing, and each had an influence on … us, though we were too young to know it at the time."   The Falcons eventually broke up, and Papa Joe put down his guitar and hid it in his bedroom closet. He wouldn't let anyone near it, let alone touch it, giving us insight into his control over the household. Regardless of Papa Joe's musical dismay, Momma Katherine taught her flock of kiddies how to harmonize while listening to her favorite country/western songs. Tito, just like daddy, was drawn to music and one day thought it was a bright idea to snag Papa Joe's precious guitar from the closet and take it to practice with his brothers. Well, guess what? He broke a string. Michael later said Joe whipped Tito for the infraction and, "he let him have it,." After the whoopin', Papa Joe told Tito to show him what he could do on the guitar. Well, Papa joe was floored. Tito impressed the crap out of him.   Is it possible that at that very moment, Papa Joe's lightbulb blew a breaker and saw his musical dreams come to fruition vicariously through his kids? First, he bought Tito his own guitar and taught him some Ray Charles music, then he got Jermaine a bass. Soon he was working all his sons into an ensemble. So, I'm going to say yes, the breaker blew. Papa Joe loved the blues, but he appreciated that his kids liked the new R&B – Motown and soul – and more than likely saw dollar signs every time they mentioned it. Joe wanted Jermaine to be the lead singer with Jackie and Tito, and Michael and Marlon playing the tambourine and congas. Michael has said that his father told him he had a "fat nose" (just a little foreshadowing here) and abused him during rehearsals. Michael recalled that Joe often sat in a chair with a belt in his hand as his children rehearsed, ready to punish any mistakes. Joe acknowledged that he regularly whipped Michael. Katherine said that although whipping came to be considered abuse, it was a common way to discipline children when Michael was growing up. Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon have said that their father wasn't abusive and that the whippings, which were harder on Michael because he was younger, kept them disciplined and out of trouble. Michael said his childhood was lonely and isolated.   At just four years old, Momma Katherine saw Michael singing along to a James Brown song, and she saw – in both his voice and moves – he was already better than his older brother. So she told Joe, "I think we have another lead singer." Katherine would later say that sometimes Michael's precocious abilities frightened her – she probably saw that his childhood might give way to stardom – but she also noticed that there was something undeniable about his young voice. Michael was also a natural entertainer. He absolutely loved singing and dancing, and because he was so young, the choice was clear, Michael was young, AND Michael was BAD. Get it? No? He was fantastic, OK?   Joe Jackson was good at what he did. "He knew exactly what I had to do to become a professional," Michael later said. "He taught me exactly how to hold a mic, make gestures to the crowd, and handle an audience." But by Joe's own admission, he was also unrelenting. "When I found out that my kids were interested in becoming entertainers, I really went to work with them," he told the time in 1984. "I rehearsed them about three years before I turned them loose. That's practically every day, for at least two or three hours. … They got a little upset about the whole thing in the beginning because the other kids were out having a good time. … Then I saw that after they became better, they enjoyed it more." That isn't always how Michael remembered it. "We'd perform for him, and he'd critique us," he wrote in Moonwalk. "If you messed up, you got hit, sometimes with a belt, sometimes with a switch. … I'd get beaten for things that happened mostly outside rehearsal. Dad would make me so mad and hurt that I'd try to get back at him and get beaten all the more. I'd take a shoe and throw it at him, or I'd just fight back, swinging my fists. That's why I got it more than all my brothers combined. I'd fight back, and my father would kill me, just tear me up." Those moments – and probably many more – created a loss that Jackson never got over. He was essential to the family's music-making, but there was no other bond between father and son. Again, from Moonwalk: "One of the few things I regret most is never being able to have a real closeness with him. He built a shell around himself over the years, and once he stopped talking about our family business, he found it hard to relate to us. We'd all be together, and he'd just leave the room."   Around 1964, Joe began entering the Jackson brothers in talent contests, many of which they handily won. Michael started sharing lead vocals with Jermaine, and the group's name was changed to the Jackson 5. In 1965, the group won a talent show; Michael performed the dance to Robert Parker's 1965 song "Barefootin'" and sang the Temptations' "My Girl." From 1966 to 1968, the Jackson 5 toured the Midwest; they frequently played at a string of black clubs known as the Chitlin' Circuit as the opening act for artists such as Sam & Dave, the O'Jays, Gladys Knight, and Etta James. Oh, and James Brown. No one was as important to Michael as James Brown.  "I knew every step, every grunt, every spin and turn," he recalled. "He would give a performance that would exhaust you, just wear you out emotionally. His whole physical presence, the fire coming out of his pores, would be phenomenal. You'd feel every bead of sweat on his face, and you'd know what he was going through….You couldn't teach a person what I've learned just standing and watching." The chitlin circuit was a collection of performance venues throughout the eastern, southern, and upper Midwest areas of the United States that provided commercial and cultural acceptance for African American musicians, comedians, and other entertainers during the era of racial segregation in the United States through the 1960s. The Jackson 5 also performed at clubs and cocktail lounges, where striptease shows were featured, and local auditoriums and high school dances. In August 1967, while touring the East Coast, they won a weekly amateur night concert at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, NY.   "At first, I told myself they were just kids," Joe said in 1971. "I soon realized they were very professional. There was nothing to wait for. The boys were ready for stage training, and I ran out of reasons to keep them from the school of hard knocks." So in 1966, he booked his sons into Gary's black nightclubs and some in Chicago. Many of the clubs served alcohol and several featured strippers. "This is quite a life for a nine-year-old," Katherine would remind her husband, but Joe was undaunted. "I used to stand in the wings of this one place in Chicago and watch a lady whose name was Mary Rose," Michael recalled. "This girl would take off her clothes and panties and throw them to the audience. The men would pick them up and sniff them and yell. My brothers and I would be watching all this, taking it in, and my father wouldn't mind." Sam Moore of Sam and Dave recalled Joe locking Michael – who was maybe 10 years old – in a dressing room while Joe went off on his own adventures. Michael sat alone for hours. He also later recalled having to go onstage even if he'd been sick in bed that day.   On those tours, the most famous place was the Apollo in New York, where the Jackson 5 won an Amateur Night show in 1967. Joe had invested everything he had in his sons' success, though any accurate recognition or profit would also be his success. While on the circuit, Joe had known Gladys Knight, who was enjoying a string of small wins with Motown, America's pre-eminent black pop label. With the encouragement of both Knight and Motown R&B star Bobby Taylor, of Bobby Taylor and the Vancouvers, Joe took his sons to Detroit to audition for the label after they opened for Taylor at Chicago's Regal Theater in 1968. Taylor produced some of their early Motown recordings, including a version of "Who's Lovin' You."   In 1969, Motown moved the Jackson family to Los Angeles, set them up at the homes of Diana Ross and the label's owner, Berry Gordy, and began grooming them. Finally, Motown executives decided Ms. Ross should introduce the Jackson 5 to the public. Michael remembered Gordy telling them, "I'm gonna make you the biggest thing in the world. … Your first record will be a number one, your second record will be a number one, and so will your third record. Three number-one records in a row."  In 1959, Gordy founded Tamla Records – which soon became known as Motown – in Detroit. By the time he signed the Jackson 5, Motown had long enjoyed its status as the most essential black-owned and -operated record label in America, spawning the successes of Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, the Temptations, Mary Wells, the Four Tops, and Diana Ross and the Supremes, among others. Unlike Stax and Atlantic, Motown's soul wasn't incredibly bluesy or gritty, nor was it music that spoke explicitly to social matters or to the black struggle in the U.S. By its nature, the label exemplified black achievement. Still, its music was made to be consumed by the pop mainstream – which of course, meant a white audience as much as a black one (the label's early records bore the legend "The Sound of Young America"). At the time, rock music was exceedingly becoming a medium for full-length albums. However, Motown maintained its identity as a label that manufactured hit singles, despite groundbreaking albums by Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. Gordy was looking for a singles-oriented group to deliver hits for young people and give them somebody to identify as their own and admire. The Jackson 5, Gordy said, would exemplify "bubblegum soul." The Jackson 5 made their first television appearance in 1969 in the Miss Black America pageant, performing a cover of "It's Your Thing." Rolling Stone later described the young Michael as "a prodigy" with "overwhelming musical gifts" who "quickly emerged as the main draw and lead singer."   The Jackson 5's first three singles – "I Want You Back," "ABC" and "The Love You Save" – became Number One hits as Gordy had promised, and so did a fourth, "I'll Be There." "I Want You Back" became the first Jackson 5 song to reach number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100; it stayed there for four weeks. It was originally written for Gladys Knight and The Pips and Diana Ross. The group was established as the breakout sensation of 1970. Fred Rice, who would create Jackson 5 merchandise for Motown, said, "I call 'em the black Beatles. … It's unbelievable." And he was right. The Jackson 5 defined the transition from 1960s soul to 1970s pop as much as Sly and the Family Stone. When many Americans were uneasy about minority aspirations to power, the Jackson 5 displayed an agreeable ideal of black pride, reflecting kinship and aspiration rather than opposition. Moreover, they represented a realization that the civil rights movement made possible, which couldn't have happened even five or six years earlier. Not to mention, the Jackson 5 earned the respect of the critics. Reviewing "I Want You Back" in Rolling Stone, Jon Landau wrote, "The arrangement, energy and simple spacing of the rhythm all contribute to the record's spellbinding impact." Yes, we all they were a fantastic group. However, there was no question about who the Jackson 5's true star was and who they depended on. Michael's voice also worked beyond conventional notions of male-soul vocals – it surpassed genders. Cultural critic and musician Jason King wrote, "It is not an exaggeration to say that he was the most advanced popular singer of his age in the history of recorded music. His untrained tenor was uncanny. By all rights, he shouldn't have had as much vocal authority as he did at such a young age." In May 1971, the Jackson family moved into a large house on a two-acre estate in Encino, California. Michael turned from a child performer into a heart-throbbing teen idol during this period.   Michael and his brothers seemed like they were everywhere for at least the first few years and enjoyed the praise of the masses. But soon, they experienced some problematic limitations. The music they were making wasn't really of invention – they didn't write or produce it – and after Michael was relegated to recording throwback tunes like "Rockin' Robin," in 1972, he worried that the Jackson 5 would become an "oldies act" before he left adolescence.    Michael released four solo studio albums with Motown: Got to Be There (1972), Ben (1972), Music & Me (1973), and Forever, Michael(1975). "Got to Be There" and "Ben," the title tracks from his first two solo albums, sold well as singles, as did a cover of the aforementioned, Bobby Day's "Rockin' Robin."   They were frustrated by Motown's refusal to give creative input, so The Jackson 5 started producing themselves and creating their own sound. When given creative leeway, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye showed the ability to grow and change – and sell records. And with 1974's "Dancing Machine," the Jacksons proved they could thrive when they tackled a funk groove and brought the robot dance into popularity. Motown, however, wouldn't consider it. "They not only refused to grant our requests," Michael said in Moonwalk, "they told us it was taboo to even mention that we wanted to do our own music." Michael understood this: Motown would not let the Jackson 5 grow. But unfortunately, they also wouldn't let him grow as an artist. So Michael waited, studying the producers he and his brothers worked with. "I was like a hawk preying in the night," he said. "I'd watch everything. They didn't get away with nothing without me seeing. I really wanted to get into it."   In 1975, The Jackson 5 left Motown, and Joe Jackson negotiated a new deal for his sons with Epic Records for a 500 percent royalty-rate increase and renamed themselves the Jacksons, with younger brother Randy joining the band around this time. The contract also stipulated solo albums from the Jacksons (though the arrangement did not include Jermaine, who married Gordy's daughter Hazel and stayed with Motown, creating a rift with the family that lasted for several years). Motown tried to block the deal and stopped the brothers from using the Jackson 5 name. Instead, epic initially placed them with Philadelphia producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. Still, it wouldn't be until 1978's "Destiny" that the Jacksons, with Michael as their primary songwriter, finally took control over their music and rebranded their sound with the dance-tastic hits "Blame It on the Boogie" and "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)," while bringing a newly found emotional embellishment in songs like "Push Me Away" and "Bless His Soul." Destiny, however, was just the start. After that, Michael was ready to make significant changes to establish his dominance as a solo artist.    In 1977, Michael moved to New York City to star as the Scarecrow in The Wiz. It costarred Diana Ross, Nipsey Russell, and Ted Ross. The movie was a box-office failure but has gained significant traction as a cult classic. Its score was arranged by a gentleman named Quincy Jones, who later produced three of Michael's solo albums. In New York, Jackson often hung out at the Studio 54 nightclub, where he discovered early hip hop; this influenced his beatboxing on future tracks such as "Working Day and Night." In 1978, Jackson broke his nose during a dance routine. A rhinoplasty led to breathing difficulties that later affected his career.    During this time, he fired his father as his manager and found himself a new father figure, that guy Quincy Jones. Jones was a respected jazz musician, bandleader, composer, and arranger who had worked with Clifford Brown, Frank Sinatra, Lesley Gore, Count Basie, Aretha Franklin, and Paul Simon. In addition, he wrote the film scores for The Pawnbroker, In Cold Blood, and In the Heat of the Night.    Michael liked Quincy's ear for mixing complex hard beats with soft overlayers. "It was the first time that I fully wrote and produced my songs," Jackson said later, "and I was looking for somebody who would give me that freedom, plus somebody who's unlimited musically." Specifically, Michael said his solo album had to sound different than the Jacksons; he wanted a cleaner and funkier sound. These two getting together was history in the making. Quincy brought an ethereal buoyancy to Michael's 5th solo album, Off the Wall, and his soft erotic fever on songs like "Rock With You" and "Don't Stop' Til You Get Enough," and in a fantastic moment like "She's Out of My Life," Where Quincy pulled out and left the intense heartbreak in Michael's voice. The tears in She's Out of My Life are real. Jackson would break down in tears at the end of each studio take. "We recorded about - I don't know - 8 to 11 takes, and every one at the end, he just cried," producer Quincy Jones said. "I said, 'Hey - that's supposed to be, leave it on there.'" The resulting album was a massive hit, selling more than 5 million copies in the U.S. alone by 1985 and producing four top ten singles. It reached number 3 on the Billboard 200 and sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. “Don't Stop Til You Get Enough” was solely written by Michael. He decided to write the song after constantly humming the melody at home.   Michael won three American Music Awards for his solo work in 1980: Favorite Soul/R&B Album, Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist, and Favorite Soul/R&B Single for "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough." He also won a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough." However, he thought he should have taken away more.  The Doobie Brothers' "What a Fool Believes" won Record of the Year, and Billy Joel's 52nd Street won Album of the Year. Michael was stunned and kind of bitter. "My family thought I was going crazy because I was weeping so much about it," he later said. "I felt ignored and it hurt. I said to myself, 'Wait until next time' – they won't be able to ignore the next album. … That experience lit a fire in my soul."  Michael told Quincy and others that his next album wouldn't simply be more immense than "Off the Wall," it would be the biggest album ever. Man, he wasn't lying.   In 1981, Michael was the American Music Awards winner for Favorite Soul/R&B Album and Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist. In 1980, he secured the highest royalty rate in the music industry: 37 percent of wholesale album profit.   So what are royalties, you may ask? Music royalties are compensation payments received by songwriters, composers, recording artists, and their respective representatives in exchange for the licensed use of their music.   Michael recorded with Freddie Mercury, the star-studded frontman of future Icons Queen, from 1981 to 1983, recording demos of "State of Shock," "Victory," and "There Must Be More to Life Than This." The recordings were supposed to be for an album of duets, but, according to Queen's manager Jim Beach, the relationship went to crap when Jackson brought a llama into the recording studio. Yes, a llama. Also, Michael was upset by Mercury's drug use. But yet... a llama.  Luckily, those songs were released in 2014. Michael recorded "State of Shock" with Mick Jagger for the Jacksons' album Victory (1984), the fifteenth studio album by the Jacksons. The album was the only album to include all six Jackson brothers together as an official group; also, it was the band's last album to be entirely recorded with Michael as lead singer. In 1982, Michael contributed "Someone in the Dark" to the audiobook for the film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.

What does it take to be and stay professional as a pawnbroker? Sam Shocket is back for another show to talk about professionalism and how to run and grow your pawn business in the post-pandemic era.  Pawn Profit Pillars, Yigal's first book, is now available for purchase! If you want to know more about changing your business and utilizing the 4 Profit Pillars, order your copy now of the book at https://www.pawnprofitpillars.com/. Don't miss out on this bestselling book for pawnbrokers! 

The Greater Argonaut (Argonauta argo) is a very unusual octopus, that travels the oceans in an exquisite papery case. And many of its secrets were uncovered by a very unusual (for her time) woman - the remarkable Jeanne Villepreux-Power - one of the 19th century's leading scientifically-minded naturalists. Subscribe to the show to make sure you don't miss any future Wild Episodes, and e-mail your comments, corrections, suggestions or feedback to help make those future episodes better! You can also follow the show on Facebook or Twitter. Show notes, with photos, video and links to lots more information, are available at thewildepisode.com Music Opening & Closing Themes: Running Waters and Acoustic Meditation by Audionautix (Jason Shaw), from audionautix.com. CC BY 3.0. plus modified versions of: Hey Ruth Instrumental Version, Pompeii No Vocals, The Pawnbroker's Stepdaughter Instrumental Version and Bloom Instrumental Version by Josh Woodward, CC BY 4.0

Focus sur la première partie de carrière de Sidney Lumet avec la sortie de The Pawnbroker / Le prêteur sur gage en bluray chez Potemkine Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out.

Diving back into the archives, sometime-Canadian Ross brings us the story of Nutzu the Pawnbroker, a man fond of his lions and black stallions. The tale also presents the March 2013 CROpod panel with some ideas for future television appearances. SUPPORT THE CROpod: https://anchor.fm/cropod/support --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cropod/message

This episode is filled with great advice. Jay Dunbar, President of Superior Pawn & Gun Hampton discusses what he learned over years of running a pawn business without any prior experience in the industry. Tune in for an insightful interview about how discipline, mindset, and being decisive have helped him!   If you haven't signed up to get your FREE Pawn Hat, you can still get a chance by signing  up at https://www.pawnhat.com/getnow.   

World War II Movie Night delves into 1964's "The Pawnbroker." Many Jewish and Black groups objected to this movie upon its release, supposedly for negative stereotypes. Rod Steiger gives a career-jumpstarting performance as Sol Nazerman, an embittered Holocaust-survivor who runs an East Harlem pawnshop. Sol regards his customers as scum, and doesn't think much better of the multiple people he sets up. But a local crime boss and vague anniversary threaten to re-awaken dormant traumas in this classic of bummer cinema... Asides include Philip Roth and Bob Dylan.  Drop us a line at worldwartwomovienight@gmail.com Check out our Twitter at http://twitter.com/WWIIMovieNight Consider donating at https://www.patreon.com/WorldWarTwoMovieNight 

Pawnbrokers  want to grow your business, but they also want to have a life. This is the problem that everyone who owns their own pawn business struggles with.    You work hard, you love your business and you want to grow it. But how do you go from mediocre to EPIC? How can you have a life that you love while your business is growing?   If you haven't signed up to get your FREE Pawn Hat, you can still get a chance by signing  up at https://www.pawnhat.com/getnow. 

Calling All Detectives was a crime drama radio show with a twist: in addition to the weekly story, Paul Barnes, who played all of the voices in the program, would call a telephone number and have the person who answered try to figure out the mystery. These calls were cut when the show was syndicated, The only other person on set was the sound effect person. The show aired from 1945 – 1950. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio. Let Golden State Media Concepts take you on a ride through the classic age of radio, with this compiled collection of episodes from a wide variety of old programs. ***PLEASE NOTE*** GSMC Podcast Network presents these shows as historical content and have brought them to you unedited. Remember that times have changed and some shows might not reflect the standards of today's politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Golden State Media Concepts or the GSMC Podcast Network. Our goal is to entertain, educate give you a glimpse into the past.

Declan O'Rourke is one of Ireland's finest singer-songwriters and musicians and is respected and loved by music lovers around the world. He has received praise from the likes of John Prine, Paul Weller and other luminaries. Declan has created 7 excellent albums, including the latest Arrivals, which I have to say is one of my favourite albums of recent years. A truly stunning piece of art for your ears. Do check that out. Declan is also wise and informed voice when it comes to history and social issues, as evidenced in his 2017 album Chronicles of the Great Irish Famine. Continuing with the theme of An Gorta Mór, the great hunger, and showing he is a man of many talents, Declan is about to release his first book, a novel of historical fiction called The Pawnbroker's Reward.

[audio mp3=“https://talkaboutlasvegas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Michael_Mack_081621.mp3"][/audio] This week, Ira spoke with Michael Mack, a fourth generation pawnbroker and owner of Max Pawn, a pawn & jewelry store specializing in luxury designer goods. He was recognized in July as “Pawnbroker of the Year” by the National Pawnbrokers Association. In this 30-minute episode of Talk About Las Vegas, Mack talks about challenging the old image and “stigma of pawn”; how he considers his business “the people's bank”; why he specializes in luxury goods; where he stores his large items, such as automobiles; what is the most expensive item he has sold; why the industry is highly regulated in Las Vegas; how technology has transformed the buying and selling of goods, which includes maintaining a large online presence; and why he thinks Rick Harrison and the “Pawn Stars” show is great for everybody in the business.

My review of this Sidney Lumet movie The Pawnbroker starring Rod Steiger

Summary:In today's episodes of The Tragedy Academy, Jay is joined by Brazilian actor and dancer Glauco Araujo. Glauco walks us through his life growing up in remote farmland in Brazil and how he turned his internal struggles into beautiful art for all to consume.Key Points: Glauco tells his backstory growing up in a remote farm area in BrazilTransitioning from a field outside of Rio to an accomplished dancer and actorGlauco's first contact with balletFavorite ballet dancer Rudolph Nureyev and relating to his struggleMoving to New York wanting to something moreSeeking therapyCharity: Disciple Actors GuildEpisode Highlights:[02:23] Glauco tells us his experience growing up on a farm outside of Rio De Janeiro and his aspirations of wanting something more [05:05] Glauco shares where his passion for dance was born. Starting with performing at Carnival, to working in the Paralympics, and also working for Modern Dance in Chicago.[07:20] Glauco expresses his awe every time he visited Rio as a kid, comparing it to being in Times Square for the first time. [09:47] Glauco gives us a rundown of his initial contact with a ballet which was getting his first job in a dance company in Rio where he was lucky enough to have a director who believed in him. Although he does admit that he hated ballet at first.[12:49] Glauco begins to immerse himself into the ballet by studying its history which is where he discovered his favorite dancer, Rudolf Nureyev.[17:37] Glauco reveals how he relates to Rudolph's struggle; the diversity he had to overcome by being gay, the humble beginnings, his grit in following his dreams. [19:36] Glauco shares the difficulties growing up in Brazilian culture that is traditionally machismo and suppressive, and evangelical.[21:51] Gluaco expresses his relief and gratitude for finally living in a place that allows him to be free and is encouraged to live out his dreams.[26:00] Glauco moves to New York where he feels a burning desire to do more than dance, something that allows the human connection. [29:14] When moving to New York, a director sees Glauco perform and offers him a role in a short film about dancing. [31:02] Glauco reveals that most opportunities that have come into his life have been through connecting with people.[34:37] Staying out of trouble is Glauco's #1 advice to his younger self, but through this, he recognizes that his aggressions as a kid acted as a way to protect himself. [38:46] Glauco and Jay discuss how people don't change without new experiences which also means you cannot judge people without people having a chance to be confronted in what they believe in.[40:30] Glauco confesses how therapy was his savior in overcoming and accepting past trauma. He feels that the only way to help others in seeking mental help is by setting the example.[42:58] Charity: Disciple Actors Guild; helps performers pay their rent and bills [46:01] Glauco shares heartwarming messages he has received on social media [48:34] Jay and Glauco discuss the very prominent body dysmorphia in dance and how we judge ourselves to the worst degrees.[51:00] Plugs: 2 short films that will be out in June. Actorsguild.org[54:00] OutroConnect with Glauco:WebsiteInstagramYouTubeIMDB Tweetable Quotes: “I think the motivation should be to get out of the small town and be in a big city...I had a dream to be an artist”“I was lucky enough to have a director who believed in me… a raw talent”“I got the job first and started taking ballet classes, and I HATED ballet in the beginning”“Where I came from you don't have a choice”“I don't have to be afraid when I got outside, I'm free here. I can be myself. it's like everything is in favor of me”“If there's 50% of love… try to nurture that 50%” Glauco Araujo is a Brazilian-born professional dancer and actor trained both here in the U.S. and in Brazil. In Rio, Glauco danced with the Rio Dance Company (modern dance), as well as with the integrated dance company ANDEF (disability dance). In 2012, Glauco represented Brazil in the closing ceremony of the Paralympic games in London. And from 2015 to 2017 Glauco acted and danced lead roles at Momenta Dance Company with a repertoire including Doris Humphrey, Martha Graham and Charles Weidman, as well as classic choreographers like August Bournonville, Mikhail Fokine, Jules Perrot and Marius Petipa; and disability choreographers Alice Sheppard and Ginger Lane. At Momenta, a dance piece entitled Meloudious Marco was created for Glauco in which he was featured in the lead role of Marco. Glauco was drawn to NYC in early 2017 and was given a scholarship in at Alvin Ailey from 2017 to 2018. In 2018, he was the featured dancer in Aria, a duet choreographed for him by Pedro Ruiz, with live accompaniment by the Camerata NY Orchestra. Glauco danced and acted the following year in Sasha Spielvogel's new musical Come Back Once More So I Can Say Goodbye — a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Stonewall. Glauco's next featured role was in Joshua Bergasse's musical A Crossing, performed with Barrington Stage Company. Glauco has teamed several times, beginning in 2018 to the present, with the award-winning German dancer/director Severine Reisp. Their films have been recognized in a number of international film festivals: A Tango to Remember– Best Romance Film, Los Angeles Film Awards; Best Woman Filmmaker, The Atman Film Festival; Cinematic Award Winner, Cyprus International Film Festival; Ruminate– Best Musical and Best Dance Choreography, Oniros Film Awards; Best Musical/Dance Film, Los Angeles Film Awards. Another film, Lucid, written and directed by Juan Wang has received a Best Film award from The Heibei Television Artists Association. Glauco costarred in this short film with the beautiful and talentedactress and formerAmerican Ballet Theater dancer, Elina GoldeMiettinen. Another film project that Glauco and Elina collaborated on Stop What You're Doing(Music Video), directed by Severine Reisp. This music video won Best Music Video at the Athens International Digital Film Festival Award. On TV, Glauco most notably had a featured comic role in a promo commercialfor Betty in New York, and last January Glauco played the devious Pawnbroker on The Investigation Discovery Channel in Homicide City: Charlotte. Drawn to the New York theater scene, Glauco has worked nonstop onstage for the past three years, working often with Triangle Theater and The Snarks, ACC and EAG. His New York debut was as the romantic lead, Peter Latham, in Pierre Barillet's Forty Carats. His comic turn was followed by his hilarious performance as the effete Bob Lamb in Tina Howe's Museum. In a series of scene nights, Glauco's range has covered the hot-headed role of Ken in John Logan's Red, the sweet-hearted Cornelius in Thornton Wilder's The Matchmaker, the deceptive Morris Townsend in Ruth and Augustus Goetz's The Heiress, and the diabolic Adolf Eichmann Raul Wallenberg's Saved Me. In Soledad Bailada y Casi Compartida, presented at the University of Seville, and on tour around Spain. Glauco has been thrilled to work alongside Broadway and West End actors Anthony Newfield, Alison Fraser and Karen Archer in Richard Alleman's new play Adrift, playing the Brazilian, and provocative Zumba instructor, Flavio. Glauco has been honored to be part of special performances to benefit the Episcopal Actors' Guild and the Cape May Stage. Reviewed in the Times Square Chronicles, “Betsy (Alison Fraser) longs for something more, alongside interactions of the less virtuous kind with the handsome and sweet-talking Flavio, played seductively by the appealing Glauco Araujo (Spielvogel's Come Back Once More).” Recently, Glauco performed in a short bio-pic entitled Dance for Freedom directed by Severine Reisp, highlighting the challenges people of color face today, and which has garnered recognition as the First-Place Recipient of the Dr. David Milch Foundation/CCNY Award in short film competition. In her review, juror Timberkly Whitfield, program executive and producer for A&E, as well as a host on the History Channel and A&E, wrote: “Glauco Araujo is a beautiful dancer and you capture him in such a way that really moved me. I felt inspired by his story that even in the face of racism he doesn't see himself as a victim. Strong production values. You checked all the boxes on this one — FANTASTIC!”  Link from past Interviews  http://diversityrulesmagazine.com/2021/02/28/march-feature-interview-glauco-araujo/http://www.ourtownny.com/news/the-universal-language-of-the-arts-YE1547010https://elespecial.com/glauco-araujo-el-bailarin-que-ha-conquistado-de-brasil-new-yorkhttps://www.noticiali.com/glauco-araujo-sobreviviendo-a-traves-de-la-creatividad/

This episode was sponsored by our Patreon supporter, David (@MrSpiderClown). He chose the 1964 Sidney Lumet film, The Pawnbroker. With a Quincy Jones soundtrack and starring Rod Steiger, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Brock Peters, Thelma Oliver and Jaime Sánchez, this is a culturally important and indelibly potent film. We thoroughly recommend you watch it! Support our Patreon for $3 a month and get access to our exclusive show, Sudden Double Deep Cuts where we talk about our favourite movie soundtracks, scores and theme songs. We also have t-shirts available via our TeePublic store! Please review us over on Apple Podcasts. Got comments or suggestions for new episodes? Email: sddpod@gmail.com. Seek us out via Twitter and Instagram @ sddfilmpodcast

The Sidney Lumet features The Pawnbroker (Rod Steiger) and Night Falls on Manhattan (Andy Garcia, Ian Holm) are spotlighted on the latest episode of Find Your Film. The documentary By Sidney Lumet and his book Making Movies are also discussed on the episode! I will post a separate spoiler podcast where we discuss the endings of both films! We receive a small commission when you shop on Amazon!  Bruce Purkey's reviews are on Rustomire.  We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. 

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Listen up! When Quincy Jones speaks he may be imparting Yoda-like wisdom or talking about his collaborations with Steven Spielberg, Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, or Hal Ashby, to name just a few. His film credits range from The Pawnbroker and In Cold Blood to The Color Purpleand the must-see documentary Keep on Keepin’ On. As a musician, arranger, film composer, and entrepreneur he is without peer, and arguably the coolest guy on the planet. It’s been four years since Leonard and Jessie spent a lively hour with him and they still marvel at the experience. Keep On Keepin’ On, is now streaming on Amazon Prime, iTunes and other platforms.

In this episode the Finleys discuss two Rod Steiger flicks: The Pawnbroker (1964) and No Way to Treat a Lady (1968). Don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes.

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On this episode, we focus on the year of 1964 thru the films; Nothing but a Man / The Pawnbroker.   We also discuss: Seven Days in May, Dr. Strangelove…, A Hard Day’s Night and Babo 73  Also of note from this year: Mary Poppins / My Fair Lady / Goldfinger / A Fistful of Dollars / For Those Who Think Young / Two Thousand Maniacs! / The Last Man on Earth 

With three weeks on the road and 15 states between the two of them, Nico and Adam recover from their jet lags with some classic flicks. Will it be Pierrot le Fou (32:04), Cat Ballou (45:22), the Pawnbroker (57:16), Repulsion (1:12:07) or the Sound of Music (1:26:40) that gets inducted into the Movie Hall of Fame? For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @funnynicotweets, @someadamhall, @TMT_Media E-mail: toomanythoughtsmedia@gmail.com Subscribe and Rate on Apple Podcasts!

In this Money Tips Podcast episode: Where to get cheaper credit and advice FCA investigate Pawnbroker short-term loans How to avoid using expensive credit and payday lenders Can you afford to retire? Millions of people, or over 80% of the population, will either retire in poverty or not be able to afford to retire at all. What’s your strategy? You can learn how to acquire income producing assets using other people’s money and other no money down strategies in order to become financially free. Smart investors are using these creative finance, ‘no money down’ tools to build massive property portfolios in a few short years, as their hands are not tied by mortgage lenders and the need to save large deposits and pay higher taxes. Before you buy another, or your first, property, take time out to learn proven successful strategies from expert multi-millionaire property investors on a free taster ‘property discovery day’. If you’d like more information on how to acquire wealth building assets using none of your money, email me at Charles@CharlesKelly.net or send me a message through Facebook or my Money Tips Daily community. See more articles at www.moneytipsdaily.com How to Use Creative Property Financing to Beat the Banks How to Use Creative Property Financing to Beat the Banks   In the last few years, mortgage lending rules have been tightened up by UK regulators. Lenders now dig into your finances far more deeply than just looking at your annual income. Self-certificated mortgages are all but... see -http://www.moneytipsdaily.com/how-to-use-creative-property-financing-to-beat-the-banks/ There are more examples and practical steps to getting rich and being happy in my book, Yes, money can buy happiness, I cover the 3 R’s of Money Management, the Money B.E.L.I.E.F System and much more. Check it out on Amazon http://bit.ly/2MoneyBook.

Life is too short to be a miserable person. Being a Pawnbroker, Jeweler, Thrifter , Watch Dealer requires a positive attitude to help the community out. Please take the time to realize there are seven billion people on earth. Please recycle and help out your communities in any way shape or form.

The boys destroy all your conceptions of Fleetwood Mac, discover the worst two jobs in the world and have a good hard look at one of Kens fav movies

Weekly Money Tips News Roundup If you’d like more information on how to acquire wealth building assets using none of your money, email me at Charles@CharlesKelly.net or send me a message through Facebook or my Money Tips Daily community. By Charles Kelly, Property Solutions Investor, Author of Yes, Money Can Buy You Happiness and creator of Money Tips Podcast. Would you like an opportunity to attend a Free No Money Down Property Discovery Day? email me at Charles@CharlesKelly.net or send me a message through Facebook or my Money Tips Daily community. Other articles at www.moneytipsdaily.com In Money Tips this week Are Algorithms Running Our Lives? Are Algorithms Running Our Lives? By Charles Kelly, Property Solutions Investor, Author of Yes, Money Can Buy You Happiness and creator of Money Tips Podcast. In this Money Tips Podcast episode: What are algorithms? How algorithms decide everything from insurance premiums to credit card limits? How to... Short-term loan probe by FCA financial regulator Short-term loan probe by FCA financial regulator By Charles Kelly, Property Solutions Investor, Author of Yes, Money Can Buy You Happiness and creator of Money Tips Podcast. In this Money Tips Podcast episode: Where to get cheaper credit and advice FCA investigate Pawnbroker short-term loans How to... Do We Pay Too Much Tax In The UK? Do We Pay Too Much Tax In The UK? By Charles Kelly, Property Solutions Investor, Author of Yes, Money Can Buy You Happiness and creator of Money Tips Podcast. In this Money Tips Podcast episode: How do we compare to the rest of Europe? Which European countries... Kylie Jenner Sells Beauty Business For $600m Kylie Jenner Sells Beauty Business for $600m By Charles Kelly, Property Solutions Investor, Author of Yes, Money Can Buy You Happiness and creator of Money Tips Podcast. Kylie Jenner has sold a 51% majority stake in her cosmetics company for $600 million to Coty. The 22-year-old's brand, including... Can you afford to retire? Millions of people, or over 80% of the population, will either retire in poverty or not be able to afford to retire at all. What’s your strategy? You can learn how to acquire income producing assets using other people’s money and other no money down strategies in order to become financially free. Smart investors are using these creative finance, ‘no money down’ tools to build massive property portfolios in a few short years, as their hands are not tied by mortgage lenders and the need to save large deposits and pay higher taxes. Good news, experts have been able to discover proven ways to secure, control and buy multiple properties with none of your own money – or other people’s money. Register For Your Complimentary Ticket Email me now if you are able to take one of these places, but only email if you can keep these dates free as these tickets are very valuable.

Short-term loan probe by FCA financial regulator By Charles Kelly, Property Solutions Investor, Author of Yes, Money Can Buy You Happiness and creator of Money Tips Podcast. In this Money Tips Podcast episode: · Where to get cheaper credit and advice · FCA investigate Pawnbroker short-term loans · How to avoid using expensive credit and payday lenders Can you afford to retire? Millions of people, or over 80% of the population, will either retire in poverty or not be able to afford to retire at all. What’s your strategy? You can learn how to acquire income producing assets using other people’s money and other no money down strategies in order to become financially free. Smart investors are using these creative finance, ‘no money down’ tools to build massive property portfolios in a few short years, as their hands are not tied by mortgage lenders and the need to save large deposits and pay higher taxes. Before you buy another, or your first, property, take time out to learn proven successful strategies from expert multi-millionaire property investors on a free taster ‘property discovery day’. If you’d like more information on how to acquire wealth building assets using none of your money, email me at Charles@CharlesKelly.netor send me a message through Facebook or my Money Tips Daily community. See more articles at www.moneytipsdaily.com How to Use Creative Property Financing to Beat the Banks How to Use Creative Property Financing to Beat the Banks In the last few years, mortgage lending rules have been tightened up by UK regulators. Lenders now dig into your finances far more deeply than just looking at your annual income. Self-certificated mortgages are all but... see -http://www.moneytipsdaily.com/how-to-use-creative-property-financing-to-beat-the-banks/ There are more examples and practical steps to getting rich and being happy in my book, Yes, money can buy happiness, I cover the 3 R’s of Money Management, the Money B.E.L.I.E.F System and much more. Check it out on Amazon http://bit.ly/2MoneyBook.

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The highways of the Midwestern United States were home to two unidentified individuals known as “phantoms” in 1952. Well, one individual and one that very well may have been mass hysteria. These are the stories of the 40 Phantom that haunted Ohio's roadways, terrified truck drivers, and resembled something from a Misfits song or Rob Zombie video; and the Blue Phantom, who took potshots at Illinois motorists (maybe), are featured. Part of the Straight Up Strange Network: https://www.straightupstrange.com/ My Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/forgdark/ Opening music from https://filmmusic.io. "Dark Child" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com). License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Closing music by Soma. SOURCES – 40 Phantom Zanesville Times-Recorder, March 29, 1952. “Columbus man is victim; stolen auto recovered.”  Newark Advocate, March 4, 1952. “Frightened drivers glimpse Route 40 phantom in area.”  Salem News, March 27, 1952. “Green phantom blamed in wreck; gagster fined.”  East Liverpool Evening Review, March 29, 1952. “Green phantom fails to show after calls.”  Salem News, March 31, 1952. “Highway ghost phones warning of tonight's run.”  East Liverpool Evening Review, March 28, 1952. “Highway phantom calls his shot.”  Zanesville Times-Recorder, March 29, 1952. “His name is Legion.”  Marion Star, March 19, 1952.“Jury visits highway crime scene,”  Newark Advocate, April 29, 1952. “Lausche refuses to intervene in Louis Angel case.”  Newark Advocate, January 23, 1953. “Legion enter chase for phantom gunman.”  Raleigh Register (Beckley, WV), February 19, 1952. “Marshall challenges phantom.”  Zanesville Times-Recorder, March 20, 1952. “Mystery gunman clue uncovered,”  Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, February 14, 1952. “Pawnbroker says he lent Angel $20 on murder gun.”  Lancaster Eagle-Gazette, May 1, 1952. “Phantom gunman sought by police.” Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, February 1, 1952. “Phantom dares Ohio sheriff.” Anderson (IN) Herald, March 16, 1952. “Phantom does as boasted, haunts Rt. 7.” Salem News, March 29, 1952. “Phantom driver scares truckers on Ohio highway.” New Philadelphia Daily Times, March 7, 1952. “Phantom seen again.” Mansfield News-Journal, March 20, 1952. “Phantom skeleton may be dancing now on Route 7.” East Liverpool Evening Review, March 13, 1952. “Route 40 phantom chases 4 drivers near West Point.” East Liverpool Evening Review, March 27, 1952. “Route 40 phantom frightens auto, truck drivers in Ohio.” Cumberland (MD) Evening Times, March 7, 1952. “Rt. 40 phantom utilizes green smoke screen.” Salem News, March 20, 1952. “Takes latest scientific gadgets for successful ghost these days.” Zanesville Times-Recorder, March 15, 1952. “Terror on a highway.” Kansas City (MO) Times, March 7, 1952. “Who's scared? Er, how much for bullet-proof windows?” Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, February 15, 1952. SOURCES – Blue Phantom “Blue phantom fires at three motorists Sunday, police hear.” Dixon Evening Telegraph, June 9, 1952. “Blue phantom gunman's raiding continues in Illinois.” Tucson (AZ) Daily Citizen, June 7, 1952. “Blue phantom gunman sought for shooting at motorists.” Denton (TX) Record-Chronicle, June 9, 1952. “Blue phantom on prowl in Fairview – with water gun.” Decatur Daily Review, June 13, 1952. “Blue phantom reports spread to Indiana.” Mattoon Journal-Gazette, June 10, 1952. “Blue phantom sniper fires on motorists from fast car.” Mount Vernon Register-News, May 31, 1952. “Boy, 16, adds to confusion in mystery shooting.” St. Louis (MO) Globe-Democrat, June 1, 1952. “Bullet near body hampers inquiry.” Joplin (MO) Globe, June 1, 1952. “Canton man released.” Edwardsville Intelligencer, June 12, 1952. “Car which backfires may be phantom.” Bloomington Pantagraph, June 15, 1952. “Drive to grab blue phantom intensified.” Mattoon Journal Gazette, June 9, 1952. “Gunman sought near Decatur.” Decatur Herald, June 17, 1952. “He sees the blue phantom.” Dixon Evening Telegraph, June 6, 1952. “Holbrook tells of gunman on Route 128.” Decatur Daily Review, June 7, 1952. “Monticello lion, move over.” Decatur Daily Review, June 11, 1952. “Officers' car hit by gunfire from phantom.” Decatur Herald, June 16, 1952. “One blue phantom scare was youth with rubber gun.” Mount Vernon Register-News, June 12, 1952. “Phantom gunman continues Midwest sniping attacks.” Medford (OR) Mail Tribune, June 8, 1952. “Phantom gunman, or the weather?” Decatur Herald, June 12, 1952. “Phantom reported, say 3 cars shot at on highway.” Jacksonville Daily Journal, June 15, 1952. “Phantom shooting here this noon.” Decatur Daily Review, June 2, 1952. “Phantom sniper uses blanks now.” Terre Haute (IN) Tribune, June 14, 1952. “Phantom snipes at 5 more drivers.” Carroll (IA) Daily Times-Herald, June 7, 1952. “Phantom strikes,” Decatur Herald, June 17, 1952. “Police on alert but doubt stories of blue phantom.” Jacksonville Daily Journal, June 11, 1952. “Police take to air in hunt for blue phantom.” Mount Vernon Register-News, June 7, 1952. “Raack shooting suspect fires on third motorist.” St. Louis (MO) Globe-Democrat, June 2, 1952. “State police halt cars to hunt phantom.” Columbia City (IN) Commercial-Mail, June 3, 1952. “Wabash subway shot renews phantom chase.” Decatur Herald, June 20, 1952. Bartholomew, Robert and Hilary Evans. Outbreak! The Encyclopedia of Extraordinary Social Behavior. San Antonio: Anomalist Books, 2009. https://time.com/3880033/behind-the-picture-love-atop-a-flagpole-1946/ http://www.genealogypitstop.com/chestermayor.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Route_66_in_Illinois

Topics: Reaganomics, MJ vis-a-vis Prince, 48 Hrs. (Film). (Bonus Artist: hidingtobefound)     1.    1982 Notes   2.    General Snapshots   3.    Ronald Reagan President   4.    Oct – The 1982 Chicago Tylenol murders occur when 7 people in the Chicago area die after ingesting capsules laced with potassium cyanide.   5.    November – The unemployment rate peaks at 10.8%.   6.    November 2 – United States elections, 1982. The Republican Party loses 27 seats to the majority Democratic Party in the House.   7.    November 30 – Michael Jackson releases Thriller, the biggest-selling album of all time.   8.    Open Comments   9.    Popular Music Scene   10.    Top 3 Singles   11.    1 - "Physical", Olivia Newton-John   12.    2 - "Eye of the Tiger", Survivor   13.    3 - "I Love Rock 'n Roll", Joan Jett & The Blackhearts   14.    Record of the Year - "Rosanna", Toto   15.    Album of the Year - Toto IV, Toto   16.    Song of the Year - "Always on My Mind", Willie Nelson   17.    Best New Artist - Men at Work   18.    Open Comments   19.    Popular Movies   20.    Top 3 Grossing Movies   21.    1 - E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial   22.    2 – Tootsie   23.    3 - An Officer and a Gentleman   24.    Notables: Fast Times at Ridgemont High, First Blood, Poltergeist, Rocky III, Porky's, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan   25.    Open Comments   26.    Popular TV   27.    1 - 60 Minutes   28.    2 – Dallas   29.    3 - M*A*S*H / Magnum, P.I.   30.    Black Snapshots   31.    Jan - Fame debuts on TV   32.    Mar - Teddy Pendergrass is severely injured in a car accident in Philadelphia. Pendergrass's injuries result in him being paralyzed from the chest down.   33.    Andrew Jackson Young Jr., pastor, politician, diplomat, activist, former executive director of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), and a close confidant to Martin Luther King Jr. becomes Mayor of Atlanta.   34.    Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female: Jennifer Holliday for "And I Am Telling You (I'm Not Going)"Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male: Marvin Gaye for "Sexual Healing"   35.    Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal: (tie) Dazz Band for "Let It Whip" 36.    Earth, Wind & Fire for "Wanna Be with You"   37.    Best Rhythm & Blues Song: "Turn Your Love Around" performed by George Benson   38.    Best Comedy Recording: Richard Pryor for Live on the Sunset Strip   39.    Economic Snapshots   40.    New House - 82.5k   41.    Avg Income - 21k   42.    New Car - 8k   43.    Avg Rent – 320   44.    Harvard Tuition - 7k per year   45.    Movie Ticket - 2.50   46.    Stamp - .20   47.    Open Comments   48.    Social Scene: Reaganomics   49.    Reaganomics is a popular term used to refer to the economic policies of Ronald Reagan   50.    During the campaign of 1980, Ronald Reagan announced a recipe to fix the nation's economic mess. He claimed an undue tax burden, excessive government regulation, and massive social spending programs hampered growth.   51.    Reagan's 1981 Program for Economic Recovery had four major policy objectives: (1) reduce the growth of government spending, (2) reduce the marginal tax rates on income from both labor and capital, (3) reduce regulation, and (4) reduce inflation by controlling the growth of the money supply. The economic theory behind the plan was called Supply-Side, or Trickle-Down economics, or voodoo economics by political opponents.   52.    Did It Work?   53.    President Reagan delivered on each of his four major policy objectives., although not to the extent that he and his supporters had hoped.   54.    Government spending wasn't lowered, just shifted from domestic programs to defense. The result? The federal debt almost tripled, from $997 billion in 1981 to $2.857 trillion in 1989.   55.    Reagan cut tax rates enough to stimulate consumer demand. By Reagan's last year in office, the top income tax rate was 28 percent for single people making $18,550 or more. Anyone making less paid no taxes at all. That was much less than the 1980 top tax rate of 70 percent for individuals earning $108,000 or more. Reagan offset these tax cuts with tax increases elsewhere. He raised Social Security payroll taxes and some excise taxes. Reagan cut the corporate tax rate from 46 percent to 40 percent.   56.    Reagan deregulated: Domestic oil and gas, cable TV, long-distance telephone service, interstate bus service, and ocean shipping. He eased bank regulations, but that helped create the Savings and Loan Crisis in 1989. Reagan increased, not decreased, import barriers. He did little to reduce other regulations affecting health, safety, and the environment. Carter had reduced regulations at a faster pace.   57.    Tame Inflation. Reagan was fortunate Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker was already in place. Volcker vigorously attacked the double-digit inflation of the 1970s.   58.    Legacy   59.    Reagan’s indifference to urban problems was legendary. For example, early in his presidency, at a White House reception, Reagan greeted the only black member of his Cabinet, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Samuel Pierce, saying: “How are you, Mr. Mayor? I’m glad to meet you. How are things in your city?” He had failed to recognize his own HUD Secretary.   60.    And his dislike for public school education is still with us.   61.    MAY 06, 2013 LANCE T. IZUMI: SACRAMENTO, CA – While Ronald Reagan’s foreign policy changed the face of the world, it shouldn’t be forgotten that his leadership also dramatically changed the face of issues at home. Top among those was education. In 1983, the Reagan administration released the groundbreaking report A Nation at Risk.  Using a wealth of statistical data, the report demonstrated in detail the failings of America’s education system and the impact of those failings on the country’s children. The report recommended greater emphasis on basic subjects such as math and English, more rigorous and measurable standards, higher expectations for student performance and conduct, lengthening the school year, and improving teacher quality through, for example, increasing standards for teacher training programs. It’s no coincidence that the report’s recommendations form the basis for much of today’s agenda for education reform.   62.    According to Dick Carpenter, professor of education leadership at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, in the two years after the release of “A Nation at Risk”,  Reagan delivered more than 50 education-related speeches. Prof. Carpenter found, In speech after speech, Reagan articulated his educational beliefs and ideas, including parental responsibility in education; school choice, including tax credits and vouchers; rigorous academic content focused on basics such as reading, writing, arithmetic, history, and government; religious freedom in schools; high standards of conduct and discipline; character education; and a federal responsibility in helping the disadvantaged.    63.    Gary K. Clabaugh The Cutting Edge 259: Most presupposed that the charges made by Mr. Reagan’s handpicked panel were true. Oddly, throughout this entire clamor parents’ confidence in the schools their children attended remained remarkably high.9Meanwhile Mr. Reagan was quietly halving federal aid to education.   64.    That sums up Mr. Reagan’s educational legacy. As governor and president he demagogically fanned discontent with public education,then made political hay of it. As governor and president he bashed educators and slashed education spending while professing to value it. And as governor and president, he left the nation’s educators dispirited and demoralized.   65.    Open Comments   66.    Question: What are some of the changes you have noticed in schools since you were a child? Good & Bad.   67.    Music Scene   68.    Black Songs from the Top 40   69.    4 - "Ebony and Ivory", Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder   70.    15 - "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)", Hall & Oates   71.    24 - "Let It Whip", Dazz Band   72.    26 - "The Other Woman", Ray Parker Jr.27 - "Turn Your Love Around", George Benson   73.    33 - "Let's Groove”, Earth, Wind & Fire   74.    Vote Top R&B Albums   75.    Jan - Raise!, Earth, Wind and Fire   76.    Feb - Skyy Line, Skyy   77.    Feb - The Poet, Bobby Womack   78.    Apr - Love Is Where You Find It, The Whispers   79.    Apr - Friends, Shalamar   80.    May - Brilliance, Atlantic Starr   81.    May - The Other Woman, Ray Parker, Jr.   82.    Jun - Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium I, Stevie Wonder   83.    Jun - Keep It Live, Dazz Band   84.    Jul - Gap Band IV, The Gap Band   85.    Sep - Jump to It, Aretha Franklin   86.    Oct - Get Loose, Evelyn "Champagne" King   87.    Nov - Forever, For Always, For Love, Luther Vandross   88.    Nov - Lionel Richie, Lionel Richie   89.    Dec - Midnight Love, Marvin Gaye   90.    Key Artists: Michael Jackson, vis-a-vis Prince, and Quincy   91.    Let's just peek into the "underground" scene and see what Prince has been up to since Off The Wall   92.    (1979)"Thriller" is the sixth studio album by American singer Michael Jackson, released on November 30, 1982   93.    "1999" is the fifth studio album by American recording artist Prince, and the first to feature his band the Revolution. It was released on October 27, 1982.   94.    Previous Albums by Prince: For You (1978), Prince (1979), Dirty Mind (1980), Controversy (1981), 1999 (1982) - Peak Chart Position for "1999" was #5   95.    Singles from Prince since 1978:   96.    June 7, 1978 - "Just as Long as We're Together"   97.    November 21, 1978 - "I Wanna Be Your Lover"   98.    August 24, 1979"Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?"   99.    January 23, 1980"Still Waiting"   100.    March 25, 1980"Sexy Dancer"   101.    April 1980 (non-US single)"Uptown"   102.    September 10, 1980"Dirty Mind"   103.    November 26, 1980"Do It All Night"   104.    March 6, 1981"Controversy"   105.    September 2, 1981"Sexuality"   106.    October 1981 (non-US single)"Let's Work"   107.    January 6, 1982"Do Me, Baby"   108.    July 16, 1982Singles from "1999""1999"   109.    September 24, 1982"Little Red Corvette"   110.    February 9, 1983"D.M.S.R."   111.    Vote: Prince vs. MJ   112.    Quincy Delight Jones Jr., aka The Dude (@ 49 yrs. old): Producer, musician, composer, and film producer.   113.    Born on the South Side of Chicago   114.    Parents divorced at a young age. At 10 yrs. old, family moved to the state of Washington.   115.    At 14, began playing the trumpet, arranging music, and hanging out with 16-year-old Ray Charles.   116.    At 19, left college to become a professional musician with the Lionel Hampton band. While with the band he did arrangements for Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, and other prominent artists of the day.   117.    For the next 8 years he traveled the world performing with Hampton, arranging music, and building possibly the best contacts list in music history.   118.    At 27, he started his own band. It was a financial failure and left him in serious debt.   119.    Irving Green, friend and head of Mercury records gave him a personal loan, and an executive job. Quincy was off to the races.   120.    Highlights:   121.    One 1 year later, friend Sidney Lumet, one of the most prolific filmmakers of the era: 12 Angry Men (1957), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), Network (1976), and The Verdict (1982), asked him to score his film The Pawnbroker. He would go one to score 40+ films.   122.    In 1964, at age 31, he was the arranger/conductor for Frank Sinatra's 2nd album with Count Basie, It Might As Well Be Swing, which contained the classic hit Fly Me to The Moon. It became the first music heard on the Moon when played on a portable cassette player by Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin after he stepped onto the Moon.    123.    In addition, he composed the theme music for the TV shows, Sanford and Son, Ironside, Banacek, The Bill Cosby Show, the opening episode of Roots, Mad TV and the game show Now You See It.   124.    He was co-producer for the 1985 film The Color Purple. He convinced Steven Spielberg to direct, and was responsible for discovering and casting Oprah.   125.    In 1990, he began production for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, with Will Smith, and In the House, with LL Cool J.   126.    He launched Vibe magazine in 1993.He is second in the list of all-time Grammy award wins with 28. (31 is 1st)   127.    Absolute Legend.   128.    Bonus Song: Grandmaster Flash  and The Furious Five   129.    "The Message" is the best-known track by legendary hip-hop innovators Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, and is a song that, without exaggeration, changed rap music's tone and content forever.   130.    Movie Scene: 48 Hrs., starring Eddie Murphy   131.    TV Scene: N/A   132.    Vote: Favorite/Most Important Pop Culture thing for the year?

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Playlist: Mike Crandall Band, 20 Miles, Kimberly Rew and Lee Cave-Berry, Backing Singer Blues, Jeffrey Halford, Deeper Than Hell, Scorch Sisters, So Much Trouble, The Strands, The Time is Right For Love, Kenny Beedyeyes Smith, Second Hand Woman, Larry Griffith, Mama Tried, Wily Bo Walker & ED Brayshaw, Night Of The Hunter, Big Daddy Wilson, I Know, Tony Cuchetti and Joe Flip, Six Feet Underground, Mighty Mike Schermer, Stop Looking For Love feat Rick Estrin, Tony Campanella, Pack It Up, Susan Santos, Dry River, Tomiko Dixon, A New Day Arising, Cara Being Blue, Leave Me In Flames, Stef Paglia, Twilight, Susan Williams, Too Little Too Late, AG Weinberger, Sweet Little Number, Mary Lane, Some People Say I’m Crazy, Vegas Strip Kings, Pawnbroker, Ally Venable, Running After You, Rockin’ Johnny & Quique Gomez, Ain’t No High Roller, Nick Schnebelen, Out Of Bad Luck, Sugaray Rayford, Is It Just Me, Tony Holiday, Trouble, Shady Frank, Take My Hat, Sugar Queen And The Straight Blues Band, Give Sugar, Will Jacobs, Berline Bounce, Danny Draher, Big Fun Tonight, Brandon Santini, My Worried Mind, Mojomatics, Soy Baby Many Thanks To: We here at the Black-Eyed & Blues Show would like to thank all the PR and radio people that get us music including Frank Roszak, Rick Lusher ,Doug Deutsch Publicity Services,American Showplace Music, Alive Natural Sounds, Ruf Records, Vizztone Records,Blind Pig Records,Delta Groove Records, Electro-Groove Records,Betsie Brown, Blind Raccoon Records, BratGirl Media, Mark Pucci Media and all of the Blues Societies both in the U.S. and abroad. All of you help make this show as good as it is weekly. We are proud to play your artists.Thank you all very much! Blues In The Area: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id502316055

The Troubled Men are put on the defensive as the New Orleans Chess Master in the red beret launches a blitzkrieg opening in the Ring Room. Hope is not a strategy, but it may be all they have left. Topics include a daughter's photos, Guinness World Records, life-changing events, parenting tips, Chuck Barris, Grace Slick, the Five Americans hit records, luck in life, the Iguanas' 9 Volt Heart, band alchemy, Francis Ford Coppola and the Godfather miracle, chess as salvation, playing Bobby Fischer, saying yes, prison games, Magnus Carlsen, Paul Morphy's petite advantages, organized labor, hotel suicides, Janis Joplin stories, Beatles messages, a Boy Scout guide, getting hacked, a state refuge, the Rolling Stones, media successes, the power of focus, K&D Video, Rod Steiger in the Pawnbroker, wacky emails, good hair, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts or your favorite platform. Follow on Facebook, share with friends, and spread the Troubled word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Music clips: Western Union, Zip Code, and Evol Not Love by the Five Americans Ending music: 9 Volt Heart by the Iguanas

The Troubled Men are put on the defensive as the New Orleans Chess Master in the red beret launches a blitzkrieg opening in the Ring Room. Hope is not a strategy, but it may be all they have left. Topics include a daughter's photos, Guinness World Records, life-changing events, parenting tips, Chuck Barris, Grace Slick, the Five Americans hit records, luck in life, the Iguanas' 9 Volt Heart, band alchemy, Francis Ford Coppola and the Godfather miracle, chess as salvation, playing Bobby Fischer, saying yes, prison games, Magnus Carlsen, Paul Morphy's petite advantages, organized labor, hotel suicides, Janis Joplin stories, Beatles messages, a Boy Scout guide, getting hacked, a state refuge, the Rolling Stones, media successes, the power of focus, K&D Video, Rod Steiger in the Pawnbroker, wacky emails, good hair, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts or your favorite platform. Follow on Facebook, share with friends, and spread the Troubled word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Music clips: Western Union, Zip Code, and Evol Not Love by the Five Americans Ending music: 9 Volt Heart by the Iguanas

On today’s episode of Pawn Leaders, we speak to Jerry Whitehead. He is a 2nd generation Pawnbroker with over 45 years of experience in the industry. He was one of the founding principles of Uncle Joe’s Pawn, a family owned 12 store chain that was sold to Cash America in 1992. Jerry was the CEO of Dark Holidays in Austin, Texas. He grew that chain to more than 50 stores and sold that chain in 1997 to Cash America as well. He served as a director on several industry boards, including the National Pawnbrokers Association. He's also a leading mergers and acquisitions specialist who has bought and sold more than 250 stores in his career. Jerry started the Pawnshop Consulting Group in early 2000 and today has serviced hundreds of clients in more than 40 countries around the world and all across the USA.   [03:16] At 8 years old, Jerry’s father asked him to volunteer at the pawnshop, where he worked 40 to 50 hours per week.   [05:19] The first set of stores were sold to Cash America? “In mid-1992 Cash America approached us and made us one hell of a cash offer and we ended up selling out to Cash America”   [08:52] How did you get word around about your consulting business? Bob Moulton described his frustration when going into his pawn stores and that he had little motivation and it was here that Jerry took him on as his first client.       [09:20] He was able to guide Bob Moulton, who now has increased his store count by 11.   [09:39] “The business really began by word of mouth, all the years I served on the NPA board, lots of great contacts, lots of great friends and family in the industry. In the beginning it literally was word of mouth. I was speaking in all the trade shows and getting a lot of visibility from the trade shows”   [10:38] “If people told me 15 years ago I'd be doing gigs in Cambodia and New Zealand, I never would have fathomed that”   [12:26] What is one thing that you think pawnbrokers are still doing wrong? “Unfortunately many independent pawnbrokers, operating not only in the United States, are still overvaluing their inventory”   [13:05] “Technology is a way of life and so there's so much information that's available today and when I go into stores I'm amazed at Pawnbrokers, because you know why they price this stuff to the moon. What are you thinking?”    [14:03] Why do you think some pawnbrokers are unable to turnover inventory quickly? “I think most mom and pop pawnbrokers have a sense of joy when they look around on their shelves and think about all the net worth they've got sitting around on” [14:16] “There's two types of people in this business. There's retailers and there's collectors. You need to figure out which side of the equation you're on”   [15:23] What’s another mistake you see pawnbrokers making? “Number two is a general lack of understanding of the financial metrics or what I call the KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). Most brokers really have no clue”   [16:51] What are the most important metrics? “Loan yields obviously number one, because whenever I have an outstanding loans, I need to know what my annual return is on that loan balance and how do I compare with other peers in similar markets?”   [17:40] The inventory yield is also very important, as it looks at the combination of inventory turns and margins   [18:06] Looking at the net profit percentage return on revenues is another important metric, as well as the return on assets   [20:44] What would you say is the third thing pawnbrokers are doing wrong? “I'm still shocked today to see as many stores as I do that are in such utter disarray”   [22:52] People become numb to their environment, and therefore don’t see the need to change their image   [23:36] “I have just found that stores that are bright, clean and friendly, with smiling, friendly, happy people in there, that want to do business with you, do better than the other guys do”   [24:39] What are some of the things pawnbrokers need to do to become successful? “Leaders lead…when you've got strong leadership at the helm who is constantly grazing the road for something new or something different or seeking more from their personnel or their operations, constantly trying to improve, and constantly trying to do things differently, they tend to set themselves aside”   [28:18] “9 out of 10 times when you get the right players in your operation, those operations will grow and grow and grow”   [29:57] “Those that come in with baggage all the time or negative energy, they can certainly pull down the positive energy that exists in that environment”   [32:21] Goal setting is a big part of what Jerry does as a Consultant   [35:30] In the event that a pawnbroker is thinking of selling their store, how do they improve their store?  “Oftentimes we can enhance the value of the business model just by doing some corrections in the operations over a period of time to improve the KPIS” [36:34] Entering into an agreement with a pawn business, and helping them enhance their financial metrics will ultimately enhance the value of the business.   [38:59] “About 50 percent of the clients that have approached me to sell are still operating and they're operating with more integrity. They're happier”   [39:28] Make contact with Jerry Whitehead by visiting his website Pawnshop Consulting Group as well as on the Pawn Leaders podcast community on Facebook.

Shawn Goans is the owner of Fort Scott Gun & Pawn and Fast Guy Stuff. He has a background in Sales and Aviation and made the dramatic switch to the pawn business after making the transition from customer to pawnbroker. Shawn shares his pawn business experience thus far on today’s episode of Pawn Leaders.     [00:49] Shawn’s pawn store is located in Fort Scott, Kansas   [01:02] He has been in Sales for the past 2 years and in the pawn business for 3 years   [01:12] Shawn went from customer to pawnshop owner      [02:29] 10% interest charged on a 30 day loan and a 90 day grace with a hold period of 30 days    [03:25] People travel to do business with him because of the low interest rate   [05:08] Shawn had to start from scratch with making a name for the business. He created a Facebook page and used word-of-mouth and giveaways to increase following   [07:02] His Facebook page has been removed multiple times due to his business being a gun shop   [08:36] Engaging posts are used as a strategy on Facebook   [12:39] Tactic used to engage customers: Send a handwritten “Thank You” card to customers after they make a purchase   [14:53] Mistakes to be aware of: Make smart loans If you are new to the pawn business, work for a Pawnbroker to learn the business

Antoine Dupont, CEO of Katapult Marketing, was born in Paris and has spent the last five years studying Marketing while creating hundreds of videos for his clients. Katapult Marketing is an internet marketing company that manages the web presence for business owners. The company creates videos and websites that generate leads and increases credibility. Antoine’s clients have seen a 3 to 5 times increase in social media engagement, while others have seen a 37% increase in sales because of their video marketing strategies. We see how integrating video marketing in the pawn business can reap great rewards in today's episode of Pawn Leaders.     [02:07] Approximately five years ago, Antoine was introduced to doing video marketing by one of his employees   [03:59] “As a Marketer, what you’re trying to do is to put your client’s brand or your brand in front of people’s eyes. What are they looking at? Are they looking at billboards? Are they listening to radios? Are they watching television? What are they looking at collectively; my target audience? And the answer for you as pawnbrokers is ‘They are looking at videos.’”   [04:40] Your audience is paying attention to YouTube and Facebook, and they like to watch videos on these platforms      [05:48] People are always looking for “How-To” videos, for example: “How Do You Negotiate the Pawnbroker?”     [07:37] People love authenticity, so your video does not have to be perfect   [08:30] You can start recording with a mobile phone and a microphone   [10:19] “We cannot get enough of stories”   [11:52] Stay away from Facebook live. Only utilize videos that are live worthy   [14:24] “Facebook is a marketing and branding apparatus, it is not a sales engine”   [15:30] It is not advisable to put a commercial on Facebook, unless it is very specific   [17:54] The pawnbroker must be in front of people on a regular basis, but not in an aggressive manner   [20:59] Google is where people go and look for what they want to buy, while Facebook is where people spend their time, but not with an intention to buy     [21:56] Putting 1 video on Facebook per month is good traction for your business [23:17] What strategy can a pawnbroker use to advertise a content? Post on your Facebook page, share to your personal page, then to your followers, while boosting your post. Segment your target audience using various selections.   [27:11] Visit Answer the Public to get all the questions on YouTube and Google for the word searched   [32:00] Utilize long-term strategy to reap high returns   [33:24] Look for “How Pawnshop Works” in YouTube and search will retrieve over 35,000 results. This proves that you can post similar content. Anything close to 1 million is a no go and anything within the hundred thousand is just right     [36:52] Visit Antoine’s YouTube channel for workshops on video marketing

Jamie Smith left the banking industry and started a payday advance and check cashing store with his wife, Amber. The business grew in 2 locations. They also started an Ebay business selling coins and bullion, which eventually grew into one of Ebay’s most successful retailers in that category, achieving Titanium top-rated seller status. In April 2013, they opened their first pawn store, Allied Pawn, in Dubuque Iowa and business has been great. Over the last 10 years, Jamie has learned from some of the top pawnbrokers, jewelers, coin dealers and marketers in the world. He has used his experience to grow his business and developed his unique approach to grow Allied Pawn to one of the most successful pawn stores in the west.   [02:01] A shift in the business territory caused Jamie and his wife to look at other options and he decided to go into the pawn business based on his experience with coins, gold and lending   [03:02] What are the laws governing pawn in Iowa? “We have no law. Operating under a city ordinance, there’s a 5-day hold on buys (precious metals), we charge 25% and Iowa has no mandated pawn hold period, but we hold our loans for 30 days.”     [04:39] What are the 5 tips for growing your business successfully? Seek out a business mentor Say YES more often (have a high-risk tolerance) Seek out some of your affluent customers Utilize strong marketing (SEO, Search, Social Media) Be willing to sell your merchandise fast   [07:00] Mentors challenge you to think differently about the business     [08:16] How do you market to the affluent to get the big loans? Use advertising towards them, like print, join clubs and organizations and network with the right people   [09:22] Read at least one book from the No B.S series of books by Dan Kennedy. No BS Marketing to the Affluent is especially great.   [10:25] Even when you think spending a ton of money on SEO will make your business successful, there are times when it gives you traffic but it does not convert to actual sales   [12:20] There is a coin dealership that Jamie runs around the back, while Amber handles day-to-day activities in the storefront     [13:00] Why is it so important to be involved politically? “Like my good friend and mentor, Greg Angstrom will tell you, ‘Being involved in politics is insurance’”   [14:04] Joining the NPA and a state association is essential   [14:49] Realizing that to get to be a successful entrepreneur, there are certain improvements that you would need in your life   [15:32] Two books that you would recommend that made an impact in your store and business: For What It’s Worth: Business Wisdom from a Pawnbroker – by Les Gold Pawnonomics: A Tale of The Historical, Cultural, and Economic Significance of the Pawnbroking Industry – Stephen Krupnik   [17:47] What is the biggest mistake you’ve made in your five years of the pawn business? Practicing “buy low, sell high”   [18:24] What do you do to create the culture that you have in your business? The business atmosphere is relaxed and the team gets bonuses every now and then   [20:04] You have to be very careful of your surroundings regarding threats to the pawn business. Joining the NPA helps you with the changes happening around you   [21:30] There are many ways you can minimize risks in your pawn business   [22:37] Closing advice “Say yes more often and see the impact it has on your business”

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Listen up! When Quincy Jones speaks he may be imparting Yoda-like wisdom or talking about his collaborations with Steven Spielberg, Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, or Hal Ashby, to name just a few. His film credits range from The Pawnbroker and In Cold Blood to The Color Purple and the must-see documentary Keep on Keepin’ On. As a musician, arranger, film composer, and entrepreneur he is without peer, and arguably the coolest guy on the planet. Leonard and Jessie are clearly in awe.

The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview LES AND SETH GOLD FROM TRUTV'S TOP SHOW HARDCORE PAWN. With the top show on truTV the Gold family, stars of the hit reality series Hardcore Pawn, wheel and deal with mass appeal. Les Gold and Seth Gold run the largest pawn shop in Detroit---between colorful customers, the unpredictable employees, family drama, interesting (and sometimes downright dangers) items up for sale—there is never a dull moment at American Jewelry & Loan. Les Gold, the charismatic patriarch of the Gold family, build American Jewelry & Loan from the ground up. He is an old school, hard-nosed pawnbroker at heart with a passion for collecting unusual items and a nose for deals—and people. As the author of the New York Times best-selling book For What It's Worth: Business Wisdom from a Pawnbroker, Les shares his negotiating and business tips with fans from around the globe. Upon graduating from college, Seth Gold has been working at American Jewelry & Loan. He prides himself on bringing a contemporary corporate structure to his family business and revolutionizing their marketing efforts, and he never hesitates to point out to his father where there is room for improvement. In 2013 the National Pawnbrokers Association recognized Seth's forward-thinking and named him “Pawnbroker of the Year” for his tireless commitment to supporting the pawn industry on the local and national level.

Les Gold is an old school pawnbroker at heart, with a passion for collecting and a nose for deals and people. Known worldwide through his TruTV show, Hardcore Pawn, he authored the bestselling For What It’s Worth: Business Wisdom from a Pawnbroker. Les built American Jewelry and Loan from the ground up. From early childhood, Les had a sharp eye for spotting opportunities and finding ways of doing things better. Whether he was leveraging his pizza, selling it by the slice, brokering a better deal or adding new services, his lifelong drive has been a passion for improvement and productivity.

Osborne, Gardner Goldsmith and I continue our once-a-month listener participation live show where we discuss our recent shows, projects, challenges, investigations, etc... Discussed:A chronology of film and television self-censorship with many tangents 1. WHY THIS TOPIC? -censorship of the film, "The Interview" by Sony Pictures entertainment -What's unique about this situation? What isn't? -It is unlikely that North Korea is behind the hack: -Whether it's a legit cyber attack, an inside job by Sony or a government false flag the response from Washington is predictable 2. HISTORY - ESCALATION OF CENSORSHIP -Censorship increasing and decreasing were both gradual processes -first film censorship laws -movies were considered evil, similar to all new mediums at first -The First Amendment and "Community Standards" -1915 - Mutual Film Corporation v Ohio Industrial Commission, Supreme Court Case - Movies deemed "not free speech," so government censorship was "justified" - now they were just waiting for reasons to move in further -US v Motion Picture film The Spirit of 76 -The Fatty Arbuckle Scandal -Journalists like WR Hearst were pushing this idea that the business needed to be cleaned up -over 100 bills for censorship were submitted to congress in the early 1920s -defensive act: 1922 Motion Picture producers and Distributors of America start working with William H. Hayes. Hayes acts as a buffer between Hollywood and Washington, or a kind of lobbyist, PR -1927: committee formed to develop a list of 11 don'ts and 25 be-carefuls -then it escalates in 1927 with a new development - SOUND -because now who could go to the movies? children -and sound makes film even more real -1930 - Motion Pictures Production Code, Hayes Code -1934 - Production Code Administration studios agreed, kept Washington at bay, avoided boycotts aided mass production with a reliable formula -But who gets to have input? -Hitler in Hollywood? -Reticence of Jewish studio moguls 3. HISTORY - HOW THE CODE FALLS APART: -Reason #1: Supreme Court Decisions 1948 - United States v. Paramount Pictures, Inc. 1952 - Joseph Burstyn, Inc. v. Wilson -Reason #2: Competition Television, had an even stricter code Rod Serling explains how censorship led to the creation of ‘The Twilight Zone’ Foreign Films/ Art house Changing culture sexual content that would have previously been banned by the Code was being retained -Reason #3: REBELIOUS FILMMAKERS: Otto Preminger Billy Wilder's Some Like It Hot 1964 Sidney Lumet's "Pawnbroker" 1966 "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" 4. CENSORSHIP/CONTROVERSY AFTER THE CODE -1970-1972: It wasn't just the government and the church: The Godfather - Hollywood makes a deal with the mob -1971: Stanley Kubrick pulled A Clockwork Orange -UK: Kubrick asked Warner Brothers to withdraw the film from British distribution. In response to allegations that the film was responsible for copycat violence Kubrick stated: "To try and fasten any responsibility on art as the cause of life seems to me to put the case the wrong way around. Art consists of reshaping life, but it does not create life, nor cause life. Furthermore, to attribute powerful suggestive qualities to a film is at odds with the scientifically accepted view that, even after deep hypnosis in a posthypnotic state, people cannot be made to do things which are at odds with their natures." -US: The National Catholic Office for Motion Pictures rated it C ("Condemned"), a rating which forbade Roman Catholics seeing the film. Full Video: Coming Soon Look Closer: Brett's Show Notes Folder - https://www.evernote.com/pub/brettveinotte/hollywoodcensorship Liberty Conspiracy - http://libertyconspiracy.com/

Seth Gold is star of the hit television show Hardcore Pawn, and the 2013 Pawnbroker of the Year. Introducing Ashley Gold from Hardcore Pawn's New Online Radio Show. Join Ashley every Friday as she discusses the latest trends, fashion, and the hottest topics from the most powerful woman in pawn.

Steve Head and John Black discuss the new Blu-ray and DVD releases: Nerdist Industries' ZERO CHARISMA; Olive Films' THE PAWNBROKER (1964) and FLYING TIGERS (1942); Criterion's BREAKING THE WAVES (1996); Mill Creeks' GAMERA ULTIMATE COLLECTIONS VOLS. I & II and more! Remember: if you leave us an iTunes review, you will have done perhaps the most wonderful thing these film critics can ask for! Online, we're at http://www.postmovie.net, and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/postmovie Follow Steve on Twitter at Twitter.com/stevehead Questions? Send us an email at contact@post-movie.net

Actress Joan Benedict Steiger reminisces about her late husband's remarkable film career during this tribute to legendary actor Rod Steiger, Oscar-winner for In the Heat of the Night.  Rod also earned Academy Award nominations for On the Waterfront  and The Pawnbroker.  Among his other movies are such high quality productions as Dr. Zhivago, W. C. Fields and Me, The Chosen , Al Capone,  and Oklahoma!     Joan also has extensive acting experience in films, on stage and in television. She starred opposite Rod in A Month of Sundays  and The Flying Dutchman.     Her TV credits include "Dollhouse," "Candid Camera." and "Days of Our Lives."    Film historian James Colt Harrison co-hosts.

This week's playlist: • Pawnbroker (3:27) by Tinsley Ellis, from Fanning The Flames (1989); available from Alligator Records and the iTunes Music Store. Thanks also to AirplayDirect for helping make this track available. Visit TinsleyEllis.com for more information. • I Don't Know Why (4:10) by Sean Chambers, from Ten Til Midnight (2009); available from Amazon.com and the iTMS. Visit SeanChambers.com for more information. • I'll Break Your Promise (3:28), Cryin' Blind (4:14) and John Ross Said (2:48), all by Samuel James and all from For Rose, Maeve and Noreen (2009), available from NorthernBlues Music and the iTMS. Visit Samuel James in MySpace and this page at PiedmontTalent.com for more information. • Wondering (2:41) by Sandy Mack, from Still Going Strong (2009), available from CD Universe and the iTMS. Visit Sandy Mack in MySpace for more information. • Down Home Country Blues (3:02), Pots and Pans (4:02) and Tornado Ripe (5:35), all by Ray Wylie Hubbard and all from A. Enlightenment B. Endarkenment (Hint: There is no C) (2010); available from the store at RayWylie.com and the iTMS. Visit RayWylie.com for more information. • Bamboozled (4:28) by Omar & the Howlers, from Boogie Man (2003); available from Amazon.com and the iTMS. Visit OmarAndTheHowlers.com and their MySpace page for more information. To contact me: send email to murphyssaloon (at) gmail (dot) com - you can also contact me through: Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. My Flickr photo collection is here. My Google profile is here. You can read items I share in Google Reader here. You are invited to write reviews of Murphy's Saloon Blues Podcast in the iTunes Music Store. Primary sources of information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues; BluesRevue.com, the online home of Blues Revue magazine; BigCityBluesMag.com, the online home of Big City Blues magazine; and BluesCritic.com. Recommended reading: Today's Chicago Blues (Amazon link) by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago. Karen also blogs about the blues at Today's Chicago Blues. For things to do in Chicago: The Local Tourist and The Chicago Reader. Two wonderful non-traditional online sources of Chicago news: Gapers Block and the Chicagoist. (Something noteworthy being done by a hard working and very talented friend of mine: Flamenco Chicago) (The music you hear on Murphy's Saloon comes to you courtesy of the artists and their labels. One of the following may have provided assistance: IODA PROMONET, AirplayDirect, RadioSubmit.com, the Podsafe Music Network, Download.com or Garageband.com, )

This week's playlist: • Caterpillar Whine (Long Line Skinner) (4:14) by Watermelon Slim, from Escape From The Chicken Coop (2009), available from NorthernBlues Music and the iTunes Music Store. Visit WatermelonSlim.com for more information. • Sweetness And Delight (5:10) by Jennifer Marriott & Odd Sheep Out, from Baa Baa Blue Sheep (2008); available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit JenniferMarriott.com for more information. • I'm Going To Copyright Your Kisses (3:16) by Mia Vermillion, from Alone Together With the Blues (2009); available from HipChickMusic.com and the iTMS. Visit MiaVermillion.com for more information. • Big Mouth (4:08), C'mon Baby (4:57) and Dirty Blonde (3:37), all by Mike Zito and all from Pearl River (2009); available from EclectoGroove.com and the iTMS. Visit MikeZito.com for more information. • Katrina (5:40) by Jacks O' Diamonds, from Find Something New (2006). To buy Find Something New, send email to jdofjacksodiamonds (at) yahoo (dot) com. Visit JacksODiamonds.net for more information. • Some Kind Of Hurricane (4:51) by the JP Blues Band, from Die Happy (2007); available from the iTMS. Visit the band's Electronic Press Kit (EPK) for more information. Please be advised: it's extremely unfortunate, but at this time, JPBlues.com has been labeled a "suspicious" site by Google in the Firefox and Safari browsers. To visit the site, use IE if you're on a PC, or the Opera browser (or IE) if you're on a Mac. • Broken Heal (3:48) by King King, from Broken Heal (2008); available from the store on their site and the iTMS. Visit KingKingBlues.com for more information. • Pawnbroker (3:27) by Tinsley Ellis, from Fanning The Flames (1989); available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Thanks also to AirplayDirect for helping make this track available. Visit TinsleyEllis.com for more information. Mentioned during this show: Great Northern Blues Society's Blues ala Carte 2009. To contact me: email me at murphyssaloon (at) gmail (dot) com - you can also contact me through: Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. You can check out my Flickr photo collection here. My Google profile is here, and you can read the items I share in Google Reader here. You are also welcome to write reviews of Murphy's Saloon Blues Podcast in the iTunes Music Store. Primary sources of information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues; BluesRevue.com, the online home of Blues Revue magazine; BigCityBluesMag.com, the online home of Big City Blues magazine; BluesCritic.com. Recommended reading: Today's Chicago Blues (Amazon link) by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago. Karen also blogs about the blues at Today's Chicago Blues. For things to do in Chicago: The Local Tourist. Two wonderful non-traditional online sources of Chicago news: Gapers Block and the Chicagoist. (Something noteworthy being done by a remarkable long-ago friend of mine: Flamenco Chicago) Music on Murphy's Saloon #167 courtesy of the artists, their labels and (in one case this week) AirplayDirect.

The Troubled Men are put on the defensive as the New Orleans Chess Master in the red beret launches a blitzkrieg opening in the Ring Room. Hope is not a strategy, but it may be all they have left. Topics include a daughter's photos, Guinness World Records, life-changing events, parenting tips, Chuck Barris, Grace Slick, the Five Americans hit records, luck in life, the Iguanas' 9 Volt Heart, band alchemy, Francis Ford Coppola and the Godfather miracle, chess as salvation, playing Bobby Fischer, saying yes, prison games, Magnus Carlsen, Paul Morphy's petite advantages, organized labor, hotel suicides, Janis Joplin stories, Beatles messages, a Boy Scout guide, getting hacked, a state refuge, the Rolling Stones, media successes, the power of focus, K&D Video, Rod Steiger in the Pawnbroker, wacky emails, good hair, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts or your favorite platform. Follow on Facebook, share with friends, and spread the Troubled word. Intro music: Styler/Coman Music clips: Western Union, Zip Code, and Evol Not Love by the Five Americans Ending music: 9 Volt Heart by the Iguanas