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Simphiwe Ngema - a South African actor and entrepreneur - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Simphiwe takes us through her journey, which includes learning how to deal with rejection when it comes to auditioning for roles, how she 'shakes off' the emotions when her character is going through an intense storyline, and all about her latest project, Kuningi, which can be found on DSTV catch-up. Instagram - @SimzNgema @MzansiMagic Facebook - @SimphiweNgema2018 @MzansiMagic Twitter - @MzansiMagic TikTok - @simz_ngema89 YouTube - @mzansimagic
AMERICA 250 IN WNY: Actress Gretchen Shope from Suffs on the show making its way to Shea's next week and its significance with portraying the women's suffrage movement full 269 Fri, 29 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000 KVYFaqbxSuq6UtLhpUahnyBtxXgyIdQv news,western new york,wben,women's suffrage movement,shea's performing arts center,america 250,suffs WBEN Extras news,western new york,wben,women's suffrage movement,shea's performing arts center,america 250,suffs AMERICA 250 IN WNY: Actress Gretchen Shope from Suffs on the show making its way to Shea's next week and its significance with portraying the women's suffrage movement Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.
In this episode of Time for a Reset: Insights from Global Brand Marketers, host Tiffany Wilburn sits down with Mickey Nelson, Director of Brand Strategy and Insights at Land O'Lakes, to discuss the urgent need for a reset in how marketing portrays rural America. Mickey shares his perspective on why the industry has historically relied on romanticised or overly simplified tropes, often ignoring the modern innovation and diversity within these communities. He highlights how Land O'Lakes is addressing this through the Modern Rural Collective, an initiative aimed at convening storytellers and brands to reshape the cultural narrative using deep insights. The conversation delves into a groundbreaking partnership with Getty Images to close the gap in rural representation and the challenges of AI generated imagery that currently defaults to outdated caricatures. Mickey explains why rural is as much a mindset as it is a place and how authentic storytelling can build stronger connections across cultural divides. For marketers looking to move beyond one dimensional personas, this discussion offers a practical look at using real voices and data to drive meaningful impact while staying true to an organisation's core values.Topics Covered:The common misconceptions and outdated tropes used to portray rural lifeWhy rural America should be viewed as a mindset rather than just a locationHow the Modern Rural Collective at Land O'Lakes works to change cultural narrativesThe risks brands face when they flatten diverse audiences into simple personasAddressing the bias in AI and data tools regarding rural imageryThe partnership between Land O'Lakes and Getty Images to modernise visual librariesBuilding a collective of brands to solve large scale cultural problemsThe importance of metacognition and emotional awareness in leadershipEpisode Chapters:00:00:25 Introduction to Mickey Nelson and Land O'Lakes 00:01:42 The reset: Portraying rural America with accuracy00:04:10 Moving beyond the "red barn" and other outdated tropes 00:08:33 The danger of flattening consumer personas00:11:37 The mission of the Modern Rural Collective 00:13:24 Reframing the narrative through brand strategy 00:19:32 Checking AI for rural bias and stereotypes 00:22:12 Balancing authenticity with marketing at scale 00:28:11 The Getty Images partnership and re-picturing rural work 00:34:23 Being a convener brand to drive social impact 00:37:41 Skills for the next generation of culture shapers 00:40:21 Personal growth through metacognitionEpisode Highlights:00:03:21 The Myth of the Rural Monolith Mickey breaks down the common misconceptions that lead brands to flatten rural audiences. He discusses the specific visual shorthand that often dominates media and why it fails to capture the modern reality.00:11:37 Convening for Cultural Change Creating a collective of brands and storytellers can change a narrative more effectively than one brand alone. This segment explains the strategy behind a recent initiative to position rural areas as hubs of talent.00:19:32 AI and the Bias Loop Artificial intelligence often relies on data that reinforces existing stereotypes about farming and rural life. Mickey describes a simple experiment that highlights why marketers must work harder to feed the machine more diverse content.00:28:11 Visual Gaps in Representation A first of its kind research project revealed startling statistics about how rural people are depicted in global image libraries. This part of the chat focuses on the specific groups that are almost entirely absent from the visual record.00:40:21 Leadership and Metacognition Staying effective in a fast paced industry requires a level of self awareness that goes beyond technical skills. Mickey shares the personal practice he uses to ensure his reactions are intentional rather than impulsive.Support the show
Gavri'el Wise is a professional actor best known for his recent portrayal of the Saviour in the "Greater Love" Easter video series produced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Born in Minnesota to a Russian-Ukrainian mother and a Native American father, Gavri'el's journey with church film projects began at age 11. He appeared as a background actor in the Bible and Book of Mormon video series before being cast in the sacred role of Jesus Christ.I wanted to speak with Gavri'el to explore the spiritual and emotional weight of walking in the footsteps of the Saviour for the camera. We discuss his transition from a child actor to a lead performer, the rigorous preparation required for the role, and how his own history of early responsibility and solitude allowed him to connect with the humanity of Christ. Gavri'el opens up about how periods of loneliness in his youth became a "well" of introspection, helping him portray a Saviour who was always deeply observant of the world and those around Him.Some highlights from this episode include:A Lifelong Journey on Set: Gavri'el reflects on starting his acting career at age 11 on the Church's Jerusalem set and how those early experiences prepared him for the responsibility of portraying the Son of God.Channelling Personal Life Challenges: Gavri'el shares how growing up quickly and spending significant time in quiet observation of others allowed him to empathize with the "heavy knowledge" the Saviour carried."With More Love": A recurring piece of direction on the "Greater Love" set was to perform "with more love". Gavri'el explains how this challenged him to stop "acting" and start genuinely loving his fellow cast members.The Master Teacher: During his preparation, Gavri'el found that a study of the Sermon on the Mount led to him understanding the beauty behind the simple, yet Masterful way Jesus taught.Improvising the Last Supper: Gavri'el shares behind-the-scenes details about the sensitive, unscripted moments experienced during the filming of the Last Supper, where the cast shared real moments of peace and reflection.From Belief to Active Discipleship: A shift in Gavri'el's faith occurred when he realized that when the Saviour saves you, He "employs" you. He discusses the responsibility of being an active disciple in every aspect of life.You can keep up with Gavri'el and his future projects on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gavrielwise/The Greater Love Video can be found here:https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/easter-video-invites-all-to-find--greater-love--through-jesus-christFollow For All The Saints on social media for updates and inspiring content:www.instagram.com/forallthesaintspodhttps://www.facebook.com/forallthesaintspod/For All The Saints episodes are released every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVDUQg_qZIU&list=UULFFf7vzrJ2LNWmp1Kl-c6K9Qhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3j64txm9qbGVVZOM48P4HS?si=bb31d048e05141f2https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/for-all-the-saints/id1703815271If you have feedback or any suggestions for topics or guests, connect with Ben & Sean via hello@forallthesaints.org or DM on InstagramConversations to Refresh Your Faith.For All The Saints podcast was established in 2023 by Ben Hancock to express his passion and desire for more dialogue around faith, religious belief, and believers' perspectives on the topics of our day. Tune into For All The Saints every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.Follow For All The Saints on social media for daily inspiration.
Jaafar Jackson on Portraying his Uncle in the Biopic "Michael"
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We go over tips for players and STs to help better portray characters, from setting yourself up for success to just letting yourself have fun! Check it out! https://www.patreon.com/BlankBodies http://blankbodies.com our theme is: Millions of Dead Cyborgs - Paralyze https://paralyzeevm.bandcamp.com/track/millions-of-dead-cyborgs Portions of the materials are the copyrights and trademarks of Paradox Interactive AB, and are used with permission. All rights reserved. For more information please visit worldofdarkness.com.
Jon Voight joins the Ignatius Press podcast to discuss what it was like to portray arguably the most influential man of the 20th century—Pope St. John Paul II. RENT Movie Here: https://ignatius.com/pope-john-paul-ii-pjpiir/ STREAM Movie Here: https://ignatius.com/pope-john-paul-ii-digital-pjpiis/ Purchase DVD Here: https://ignatius.com/pope-john-paul-ii-pjpiim/?searchid=4550843&search_query=john+paul+II Jon Voight is a renowned actor, having won an Academy Award and multiple Golden Globe Awards. But what many don't know is that Pope St. John Paul II handpicked Jon to portray him in an earlier film project. While this original project never panned out, Jon Voight later accepted this role in a different film titled “Pope John Paul II” recounting the life of this great saint. We are honored to talk to Jon about his portrayal of John Paul II in this film and how this role brought him great peace and joy. Jon beautifully highlights the immense holiness of the pontiff and shares personal stories of meeting Pope Benedict XVI and Cardinal Dziwisz (JPII's right hand man). Finally, Jon Voight promotes Pope St. John Paul II as a model particularly for young people as we face Communism and other great evils in our own time. This movie is truly masterfully acted and filmed, and it is one of the best ways to remember Pope St. John Paul II and be inspired by his life in Christ. SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/
Follow Him: A Come, Follow Me Podcast featuring Hank Smith & John Bytheway
What if the greatest story ever told felt deeply personal again? In this Easter-focused conversation, Dallas Jenkins shares how he is bringing the resurrection of Jesus Christ to life in upcoming seasons of The Chosen. With intimacy and emotional depth, Jenkins reveals his own faith journey that reshaped his career, his creative and spiritual approach to the Savior's final days, and what it truly means to celebrate Easter with joy that is both real and transformative.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT214ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT214FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT214DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT214PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT214ESALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE:00:00 Easter - Dallas Jenkins1:00 Welcome and Lisa gushes2:10 Easter in the Jenkins family5:04 Come, Follow Me Manual6:35 Portraying the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus09:15 A gateway to testimony11:34 Why does it have to be so brutal?14:33 Getting to show what comes next16:26 The biggest struggle in Season 5 20:53 How to portray the Road to Emmaus?23:45 Who is the Jesus of popular expectation?27:22 Dallas @ BYU33:43 Measuring success34:37 How to focus on Easter?38:33 Dallas on LDS turf42:42 Understanding through building a scene44:58 Pool of Siloam46:13 Jesus in his hometown and a joyous scene48:03 Evangelical mascot for the LDS50:31 The Chosen points to reading the scriptures53:02 Watch Season 6 for the joy in Season 756:01 Personal challenges and teamwork with Amanda59:41 Spouses supporting our ministry1:01:12 Matthew and Peter1:06:48 Ways to support Brother Jenkins1:10:20 Which character surprised Dallas?1:14:09 Jonathan isn't Jesus and a Green Burrito1:16:53 Actors being prepared by God1:19:40 Red Sea Moments1:21:30 Feeling chosen and its “not all rainbows and unicorns”1:25:58 Ezekiel and Easter1:28:05 Gratitude for Dallas's testimony of Jesus Christ1:30:47 End of Easter - Dallas JenkinsThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
Actress Courtney Hope, who portrays Mary, the mother of Jesus on The Christ Podcast (a production of Faith Media), talks about her personal faith and why she jump at the opportunity to be part of the epic podcast series. The 4-part series debuts on Monday, March 30. Former New Age adherent Priscilla Sanders, host of the Clarion Call podcast, share her story of getting caught up to the New Age movement, the down spiral it lead to, only to coming back to Jesus. She offers warnings about some of the ways people are pulled into the movement. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Preview for later. Mariam Wahba analyzes the Muslim Brotherhood's hedging strategy. By condemning both Iran and the US-Israelcoalition, the group seeks to win Arab hearts and minds by portraying itself as a regional defender. (8)1904 DOHA
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Culture Friday on Colorado's proposal to legalize prostitution, Oscar-nominated short film Forevergreen portrays Christ's sacrifice, and Listener Feedback. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Planted Gap Year, where young adults combine Bible classes, hands-on farming, and outdoor adventure. More at plantedgapyear.orgFrom Ridge Haven Camp in North Carolina and Iowa. Summer Camp registration open now at ridgehaven.orgFrom the Joshua Program at St. Dunstan's Academy in Virginia ... a gap year shaping young men ... through trades, farming, prayer ... stdunstansacademy.orgAnd from WORLD Watch, a 10-minute video news broadcast that the whole family can agree on. A free 90-day trial is available this month at wng.org/love90
Howie Kurtz on Jeff Bezos' ownership and management of the Washington Post newspaper, the White House removing a social media video depicting the Obamas as apes, and new details about Ghislaine Maxwell's involvement with the Clinton Global Initiative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Helen Levitt is one of my favorite street photographers. As a pioneer in photography, she had a natural propensity for capturing the essence of her subjects. Wonder, grace, joy, anguish, hope, and love are inscribed on the faces of her subjects, as clearly as if penned on paper. This raw emotion is the inspiration that transforms a photograph from a mere snapshot to a work of art, and this is the lesson that every photographer should take from Levitt... Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/portraying-raw-emotion-photography-lesson-helen-levitt/ Photography Clips Podcast: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/podcast/ Music From the Doctor's Office: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/music-from-the-doctors-office/
Anne Heche joins the Neil Haley Show to discuss her powerful role as Patricia Campbell, Deputy Director of Defense Intelligence for the United States, in NBC's action drama "The Brave," describing the intensive preparation required to portray such a high-ranking official. Heche explains that her character runs an Omega team—special forces units composed of Delta, SEAL, and CIA operatives—and must make life-and-death decisions that impact operations taking place 5,000 miles away while holding what she describes as an encyclopedia of knowledge about pain and darkness in the world. The show takes viewers to 13 different countries over 13 episodes, exploring how these elite teams work together across international boundaries to combat threats and maintain global peace.The actress reveals that her research included speaking with Pentagon officials who worked alongside Condoleezza Rice, and when she asked if there was anything to smile about in such a position, the answer was simply "no." However, Heche emphasizes that Patricia Campbell is not defined by darkness but rather by hope and the desire to solve the world's problems to create peace. She discusses how the role has changed her perspective on current events and news consumption, noting that someone she met at the Pentagon laughed at her for believing what she read in the New York Times, leading her to search for information in different places and recognize that what the public is told isn't always what's actually happening. Heche stresses the importance of telling stories about military personnel who sacrifice their lives daily, arguing that these teams operating in 136 countries deserve recognition for their service above self.
Fonseca talks with Barry Knapp Bostwick American actor. He is best known for portraying Brad Majors in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) and Mayor Randall Winston in the sitcom Spin City (1996–2002). Bostwick has also had considerable success in musical theatre, winning a Tony Award for his role in The Robber Bridegroom and performing the role of Danny Zuko in the original Broadway production of Grease.We talk about new comic books this month, movies we like, Gremlins 3 and Goonies.
Our miniseries Not Now, But Soon challenges the stories we often tell about disasters and explores how we can use speculative fiction to create better futures and policies.On our final episode of this season, host Malka Older examines the role art and fiction play in understanding war. She talks with art and culture historian Brigitte van der Sande, who has spent 25 years studying how war is represented in art—research that brought her to many active conflict zones. Van der Sande discusses how art humanizes the victims of war and spurs action, and how humor and imagination can be forces for resistance. Resources: “Inside Hell We Build Paradise.” Read more about van der Sande's visit to Rojava, Syria, as part of efforts to build democracy in the region. Check out Other Futures, a multidisciplinary festival that presents speculative visions of the future, founded by van der Sande in 2018. See artwork mentioned in this episode: “The Eyes of Gutete Emerita” and “Soft Target.”Learn more about van der Sande's latest project, Culture House FKA the Cannibals. This podcast is part of the Future Tense Fiction project, a speculative fiction series that uses imagination to explore how science and technology will shape our future. Read the short stories from the series published by Issues in Science and Technology.
Fiction writer Max Delsohn joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to discuss his debut short story collection, Crawl, which features a number of transmasculine characters. Delsohn addresses the Trump administration's broad and vicious assault on transgender Americans, from advertising misinformation to attacks on higher education. Given pending legislation, he considers how shifting dynamics at the state level affect the decisions trans people and their families are making to find safety. Delsohn also reflects on intra-community violence and trans men's position as minorities within the queer community. He considers how those with trans identities navigate misinterpretation, explanation, and other social pressures from cisgender people. He recounts how his experiences with the queer community in 2010's Seattle, where many of his stories are set, have influenced his work. Delsohn talks about the importance of access to gender-affirming care and reads a related excerpt of “The Machine,” from Crawl. To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching). You can also listen by streaming from the player below. Check out video versions of our interviews on the Fiction/Non/Fiction Instagram account, the Fiction/Non/Fiction YouTube Channel, and our show website: https://www.fnfpodcast.net/ This podcast is produced by V.V. Ganeshananthan, Whitney Terrell, MaryClaire Dunagan, Emani Guerin, and Sarah Feldmann. Max Delsohn Crawl. “18 or 34 Miles From Perennial Square,” “We Do Not Belong Everywhere,” “Thinking Like The Knight,” Others: The Tragedy of Heterosexuality by Jane Ward On Liking Women by Andrea Long Chu Federal Agreement FAQs: Brown's Sex and Gender Policies and Gender-Affirming Care Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Fiction writer Max Delsohn joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to discuss his debut short story collection, Crawl, which features a number of transmasculine characters. Delsohn addresses the Trump administration's broad and vicious assault on transgender Americans, from advertising misinformation to attacks on higher education. Given pending legislation, he considers how shifting dynamics at the state level affect the decisions trans people and their families are making to find safety. Delsohn also reflects on intra-community violence and trans men's position as minorities within the queer community. He considers how those with trans identities navigate misinterpretation, explanation, and other social pressures from cisgender people. He recounts how his experiences with the queer community in 2010's Seattle, where many of his stories are set, have influenced his work. Delsohn talks about the importance of access to gender-affirming care and reads a related excerpt of “The Machine,” from Crawl. To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching). You can also listen by streaming from the player below. Check out video versions of our interviews on the Fiction/Non/Fiction Instagram account, the Fiction/Non/Fiction YouTube Channel, and our show website: https://www.fnfpodcast.net/ This podcast is produced by V.V. Ganeshananthan, Whitney Terrell, MaryClaire Dunagan, Emani Guerin, and Sarah Feldmann. Max Delsohn Crawl. “18 or 34 Miles From Perennial Square,” “We Do Not Belong Everywhere,” “Thinking Like The Knight,” Others: The Tragedy of Heterosexuality by Jane Ward On Liking Women by Andrea Long Chu Federal Agreement FAQs: Brown's Sex and Gender Policies and Gender-Affirming Care Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Negar Ali Kline is the costume designer for Netflix's hit rom-com series Nobody Wants This, starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody. In honor of the show's highly anticipated season 2 release, Negar sits down with Who What Wear Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer Hillary Kerr to deep dive on the show's masterful approach to L.A. style. In this episode, Negar shares how she got her start in the '90s assisting the legendary Ruth Carter and recounts some of the iconic wardrobe pieces she sourced for the first season of the show, including Joanne's vintage chinchilla fur coat. Plus, she tells us about how she transformed the cast's styles for season 2 and worked with local designers in Los Angeles to honor the city's status as a fashion capital.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Negar Ali Kline is the costume designer for Netflix's hit rom-com series Nobody Wants This, starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody. In honor of the show's highly anticipated season 2 release, Negar sits down with Who What Wear Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer Hillary Kerr to deep dive on the show's masterful approach to L.A. style. In this episode, Negar shares how she got her start in the '90s assisting the legendary Ruth Carter and recounts some of the iconic wardrobe pieces she sourced for the first season of the show, including Joanne's vintage chinchilla fur coat. Plus, she tells us about how she transformed the cast's styles for season 2 and worked with local designers in Los Angeles to honor the city's status as a fashion capital.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Steve Shaw In-StudioCottonwood Gunners for Vic4Vets InitiativeFundraiser for "Got Your Six Support Dogs"American Roots band Cottonwood Gunners in partnership with Affton MO venue 9 Mile Garden, are presenting their third annual veteran's benefit on Saturday, November 15 from noon to 4:00 pm. A fun day - in the wake of the Veteran's Day holiday - of music, drink specials, dogs, 50/50 raffles and more! 100% of all money raised will go to Got Your Six Support Dogs. GOT YOUR SIX SERVICE DOGS TESTIMONIAL - PARKER NAHRGANG As a part of Cottonwood Gunners veteran celebration, we honor our friend Parker Nahrgang and his wonderful support dog Eddie. A corporal in the US Marine Corps, Parker was deployed twice to Afghanistan – in 2012 and again in 2013. He was a part of the MWSS-273 (Marine Wing Support Squadron) where he spent the majority of his time in the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Edinburgh, Afghanistan. We have gotten to know Parker well and are not only amazed by his bravery, but also his willingness to say "yes" to the service of our country along with his humbleness. Eddie was a graduate of Got Your Six PTSD Support Dogs and never fails to impress us as well – he is indeed on-watch at all times! It's this first-hand knowledge of the profound difference that GY6 makes in veterans' lives that inspired us for this year's fund raise Parker's first deployment occurred less than three months after his daughter was born. Two years later during his second deployment, his son was born – but at least he was able to video call for the birth. During Parker's two Afghanistan deployments, he was faced with countless traumatic events that were nothing short of soul-crushing. Words can seldom describe what leaving a safe and loving home for a combat zone is truly like. It's an internal struggle that many veterans have faced overseas. In Parker's words, "Quite honestly, I don’t believe there are any words in existence that could adequately describe the experiences we face overseas." But the nature of war does not allow for the time to process or grieve. This Marine was able to make it out on the other side okay, and he says, "I can say beyond a shadow of a doubt Got Your Six PTSD Support Dogs gave me my life back." After exiting the Marine Corps, the trauma Parker had been bottling up for years was very evident. He became an emotionless shell of a man. Logically, he knew that he "loved" his family, but all the emotions that he "should" have felt didn't exist. Heart-brokenly and simply put, he didn’t care about his son, his daughter, or his wife. The emotional connection to them was nonexistent - they seemed like complete strangers to him. This is the horrible reality to living with PTSD. Add to that the PTSD symptoms of depression, anxiety, anger, nightmares and so much more including the inability to sleep with about 1-3 hours total a night and rarely longer than 30-minute stints. In Parker's words, "Countless veterans have experienced the same turmoil and suffering I have. Many of which still haven’t received the help they need. Unfortunately, the VA leaves many of us behind... If it were not for the overwhelming generosity of GY6 and those who support their efforts, my life and many others like mine, would be completely different. I like to imagine our souls are like big puzzles, and PTSD destroys that puzzle. But every person at GY6 selflessly takes their own pieces… pieces of their own heart and soul… and gives them to these dogs, it's with those pieces I was finally able to start putting mine back together. I cannot say it enough... Got Your six changed my life, the lives of many others before me, and continue to change the lives of those who came after me. I will never be able to repay GY6 for what they did for me. My hope is to inspire generosity in others so that GY6 can continue their mission, saving lives for many years to come." Speaking on from when after he came home from war and stuck in a terrible cycle of PTSD symptoms of depression, anxiety, anger, nightmares, and sleeplessness, "After a while, and thanks to a persistent wife, I started seeking mental health help. But nothing ever fully worked for me. Some medications would take the edge off my symptoms, but the struggles were still there controlling every aspect of my life. At one point I was on 9 medications that barely scratched the surface. One of the hardest things I had to hear was my doctor saying "Parker, I am sorry... I honestly do not know what to do". I was devastated... I had been holding onto hope that the suffering was temporary. But after years of holding on to that hope, trying countless GOT YOUR SIX SERVICE DOGS TESTIMONIAL - PARKER NAHRGANG medications, countless therapy sessions, countless doctors, and THEN to hear your doctor say we're out of options… Then, by what I can only describe as "an act of God" my wife encountered Got Your Six PTSD Support Dogs. During this encounter they immediately welcomed her with open arms, encouraging her, and began pursuing to helping me. GY6 informed me that it would likely be 1-2 years before they would have a dog ready for me. It takes time to train these dogs, and I just needed to breath, and wait. But after about 5 or 6 months, once again, by what I can only call a direct act of God, GY6 had more dogs pass their training than expected. That’s when I received a call from Nicole Lanahan (founder of GY6), and she asked me if I was ready. I attended their Service Animal training and therapy retreat for 10 days, which was the start of my life changing. The people I met and built relationships with was unbelievable, these connections were something I hadn't felt in years. I finally had a community of other veterans that were in the exact same boat as me, it was a place of belonging. We were not alone anymore, GY6 was holding us together, supporting us, and giving us a priceless gift. I want to help you understand what these dogs like Eddie do…and what he did that first night. At some point in the night during a nightmare he had crawled on me, nudging me, comforting me, he was sensing every time there was a nightmare about to happen and he would wake me "just enough" to not fully wake me, but stop the nightmare from happening, he stood watch, remaining vigilant throughout the night protecting me. Cottonwood Gunners Uniquely Midwestern, American Grit Cottonwood Gunners is a uniquely midwestern American roots ensemble from Saint Louis, Missouri whose spirited and clever compositions are inspired by a remarkable passion for their country and their state and whose members met in the blues bars of Saint Louis’ historic Soulard district. Portraying a fiery brand of songwriting that is reminiscent and influenced by the likes of Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan and Townes Van Zandt, the Cottonwood Gunner unique brand fuses Americana, Outlaw Country, and Electric Folk. Their rare songwriting craftsmanship is highlighted by the brilliant fiddle and mandolin playing of Brian Elder (Trans-Siberian Orchestra) and multi-instrumentalist Mark Hrabovsky (Mike Zito Band, Wack-a-doo, Suave Octopus) blended with the catchy melody and rhythms of cousins Steve Fowler’s bass (Still Free) and Steve Shaw’s guitar (Freeze the Hopper). The Cottonwood Gunner musicality and lyrical content focus on family and life of the Midwest and, combined with smart versions of classic American covers contributes to unforgettable live shows of unquestionable excitement, sentiment, and fun. Their set will make you want to dance, laugh, cry, salute Old Glory and pray to God! All four members have been hailed in their own right as published songwriters to rave reviews across the globe with a combined fourteen full length recordings and countless tours through over 100 cities and towns in the Midwest and throughout the world as part of USO tours. Driven by the patriotic lineage of veterans in their families and love of country, family and the Great Midwest, don’t miss the opportunity to experience Cottonwood Gunners! Contact and Social Media Phone/Hotline 314-226-9038 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cottonwoodgunners Video: Cottonwood Gunners You Tube Channel Music: Stream Cottonwood Gunners music | Listen to songs, albums, playlists for free on SoundCloud Epilogue Cottonwood Gunners is proud of their patriotic lineage and salute all members of the military and first responders. The band has contributed its time and efforts to benefit Backstoppers, Fisher House, Got Your Six Support Dogs, Disabled American Veterans, VFW Post 4223, Project Healing Waters, Veterans of Foreign Wars, St. Louis Firefighter Association, Mission Continues, Wounded Warriors and Vietnam Veterans of America. To request an interview or support for your school or organization or to book the band, Call 314-226-9038 or email cottonwoodgunners@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A wild finish in Arizona on Thursday night, but it was the comments caught on a referee hot mic that got all the attention on Friday morning. Plus, Mark Wahlberg throws his hat in the ring for a New England Patriots biopic, but its not for the name you'd expect. And, Justin Bieber hits the hardwood to exact a little revenge on his former team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Does living a faithful Christian life truly impact our children? Brazillian actor and Veritas dad, Guilherme Berenguer, explains how his mother's belief in Christ built the foundation for him coming to faith in the Lord, enabling him to approach all areas — family, art, work, and more — as acts of worship and stewardship for God. Guilherme also shares how his latest role, portraying Job from the Old Testament in an upcoming TV series, has been transformational in how he thinks and trusts in God's plan.This episode will inspire you to pursue excellence in your own calling while maintaining strong Christian foundations. Plus, you'll gain practical wisdom about financial stewardship and encouragement about God's sovereignty in challenging seasons of life.
Katie Wilson is the founder of Serious Moonlight Consulting, a sales and marketing leader helping tech and retail companies achieve sustainable growth. After leaving Big Tech—following 15 years at Google as Head of Sales—she has helped a variety of startups, companies, and individuals untangle and demystify their sales and marketing processes.She has been a featured speaker for @Google Talks, Wonder Women Tech, the Business Narrative Podcast, and Innovation Women. Her writing and expertise have been featured by THE BOARD and Fortune. She serves on the advisory boards of Wonder Women Tech and UCSB's Women in Leadership. Katie is known for her unique blend of creative and analytical thinking, and she loves to teach people that sales is not a dirty word.In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to clarify your consulting niche, leverage your experience, and make your business development both manageable and effective.Katie and I discuss:What prompted Katie to leave corporate and start her own consulting business [01:58]The surprises and challenges of managing time and business logistics [03:00]Why focusing on a single channel is critical at the start [03:55]How Katie leveraged her experience at Google for consulting success [06:18]The importance of narrowing your niche and developing clear offerings [08:00]Standardized vs. bespoke client work [10:00]How to educate clients on what they really need [11:00]Portraying your expertise and building trust in the sales process [13:00]Katie's unique blend of creative and analytical skills [14:00]Essential elements for long-term client success [16:00]How Katie uses content and community for visibility and growth [19:00]The value and structure of consulting communities [22:00]One actionable step for corporate refugees considering entrepreneurship [24:00]Learn more about Katie at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiemotzwilsonhttps://www.seriousmoonlightconsulting.cohttps://www.instagram.com/seriousmoonlightconsultingThank you to our sponsor:The Smashing the Plateau CommunityDon't miss out! Get exclusive access to focused, expert-driven strategy tips—subscribe now and start taking confident action on your path to business growth!
Maura Casey joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about the toll longterm illness has on a family, her sister Ellen's kidney disease and researching the history of kidney transplants for her memoir, when alcohol is a member of the family, growing up with a manipulative parent who didn't keep promises, sibling dynamics, being a lifelong diary keeper, her decades in journalism and transitioning to memoir, joining a writer's group, keeping chapters short, deciding on a structure, portraying complicated love, leaving space for forgiveness, and her new memoir Saving Ellen: A Memoir of Hope and Recovery. Also in this episode: -parentified children -medical trauma -supporting independent bookstores Books mentioned in this episode: -I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou -Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt -The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls -Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt -The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr Maura Casey is a native of Buffalo NY, and is the youngest of six in a big Irish family. She's been a writer since the age of 12 and grew up to have a more than three decade career in journalism, writing opinion for four newspapers- including as a member of The NY Times editorial board. She has won more than 40 awards in journalism. Her book, “Saving Ellen: A Memoir of Hope and Recovery,” will be release by Skyhorse Publishing in April of 2025. Connect with Maura: Website: www.caseyink.com Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/maura.casey.57/ BlueSky: @mauracasey.bsky.social Get the book: https://a.co/d/79edoZ3 – Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, Poets & Writers, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories. She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and teaches memoir through the University of Washington's Online Continuum Program and also independently. She launched Let's Talk Memoir in 2022, lives in Seattle with her family of people and dogs, and is at work on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Subscribe to Ronit's Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank https://bsky.app/profile/ronitplank.bsky.social Background photo credit: Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash Headshot photo credit: Sarah Anne Photography Theme music: Isaac Joel, Dead Moll's Fingers
Journalist Honor Jones discusses her debut novel, Sleep, which explores the #MeToo movement from childhood to the newsroom through a unique fictional lens.Honor Jones's debut novel, Sleep, opens in the heat of a seemingly idyllic summer childhood, where ten-year-old Margaret navigates unspoken secrets within her home. But as the years unfold, the story quietly traces how early moments of confusion ripple forward into Margaret's adult life, particularly as she covers the Weinstein trial as a journalist. With a clear-eyed and unsettling voice, Sleep becomes a meditation on what women bury, what they minimize, and what begins to surface when the cultural tide shifts.In this intriguing conversation, Honor and I discuss:How journalism shaped her approach to fiction: Honor reflects on the transition from shaping others' stories to crafting her own and how editing longform narratives influenced her writing style.Writing a woman who can believe others but not herself: Margaret is a woman who has built a career amplifying the voices of survivors, yet has never fully named her own story. Honor explores how Margaret reconciles the gap between public belief and private suppression, and how the novel plays with what we notice versus what we choose not to see.Portraying the unspoken conversations around #MeToo: From the charged stillness of newsroom dynamics to a dinner party scene, Honor unpacks how people speak around harm instead of through it. We explore her decision to include moments of discomfort and how those honest tensions reflect the real ways people deal with trauma.
This episode is also on the IPH YouTube podcast.Become a paid subscriber to access practical exercises that use mindset, mindfulness & mindsight to grow confidence, handle change with good stress, raise your frequency & inner stillness & ground yourself in VVS: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-florio/subscribeInspiring Human Potential spotlights higher-self mindset lifestyle POVs, stories, ideas & practices.Maria Florio inspires human potential by sharing the keys to inner growth & following your heart. She brings together human, spiritual, & spirituality elements to explore human evolution, consciousness, & being yourself. She looks at how sciences & spirituality together reveal the way to access infinite higher human consciousness potential when pursuing self-help, personal development, spiritual growth, & mental & emotional mastery. She also talks about how mindset & lifestyle, mindfulness, secure attachment, integration of the brain, & restorative embodiment lead to higher intelligence & fulfillment. She uses perspectives & stories from her self-empowered, enlightening, mystic, spiritual, & mindful life. From the age of eight, Maria decided she was going to help people when she grew up. A vague statement that meant to her, & still means, to help people live a good life as themselves.5D mystic POV stories on mindfulness, educational podcasts & being yourselfA securely attached self-led mystic, spiritual & mindful person knows inconsistencies for what they are: fear, fear of intimacy, emotional vulnerability & being yourself in connection.Be you, mindful & flawed with integrity.Love is supporting each other to fly. Love lifts you up when you're down & it soars the skies with you when you're up. Love is always there."The kingdom of God is within you." - JesusLove, Maria5D Mystic Spiritual Self-Help Mindful Mentor Podcast Spiritual & Science Human VoiceBringing Together Human, Spiritual & Spirituality Elements to Explore Human Evolution & ConsciousnessEmail floriomaria80@gmail.com for 1-to-1 Mentorship or Masterclass & Spiritual Workshops & Retreats info."It is the ability to bring out the best in others that makes you a leader." - Sadhguru"Mindfulness can help integrate the mind, body, & relationships, which can lead to well-being." - Dan Siegel, MD"A non traumatized person with a secure attachment has the capacity to regulate independently of relationships." - Pat Ogden, PhDSecurely attached self-led people are strong, brave & bring change for the better because we embody intelligence, expand consciousness & self.Be Yourself In Connection In Life & Love - 5D Mystic Functional Adult POVs & StoriesSubscribe on Spotify, YouTube: @inspiringhumanpotential, another favorite podcast platform you use, or Fanbase.5D Mystic Enlightenment Functional Adult Relationships New Stories To Heal Trauma Together & Bring Forth Your Humanity"If you are a piece of creation, the Creator is definitely embedded within you. You just have to turn inward to know." - SadhguruYou'll know the piece of creation you are once you're living life as a securely attached restorative embodied self-aware, accountable & regulating person.Love, Maria5D Mystic Woo-Woo Pseudoscience Self-Help Mindful Mentor & Podcast HostMaria brings together sciences & spirituality to support human evolution & consciousness, to shed light on love & you being able to be you, the authentic you - an inner child adult who has secure attachment, integration of the brain, & restorative embodied self-aware life potential with your personal motivation to do self-help & personal development that get your self-awareness to put into practice accountability & regulation skills with the mental, emotional, & physical mastery at play as you apply & use the inner growth mindset & lifestyle approach.Inspiring Human Potential Inner Growth 5D Self-Empowered Enlightened Expanding Consciousness Voices, Stories & Perspectives
A long time CBC Radio stalwart has left the ranks of the Nahanni Fontaine fan club and has called for the NDP Government House Leader to resign her portfolio as Minister for Accessibility. Episode 32 has the details of Kim Wheeler's very personal analysis of Fontaine's twisted apology to the Deaf and hard of hearing community. Part 1- A recap of our most recent columns in the Winnipeg Sun: RBC abandons West End customers https://winnipegsun.com/opinion/columnists/gold-rbc-abandons-west-end-customersSt. Boniface Church threatened by bike lane getsunlikely champion (check the postscript below for late-breaking news about it)https://winnipegsun.com/opinion/columnists/gold-st-boniface-church-threatened-by-bike-lane-gets-unlikely-champion8.10 Part 2- Even before she entered politics, Nahanni Fontaine expressed prejudice towards white people and made excuses for aboriginal gang culture. As an NDP government advisor she demeaned domestic violence shelter supporters, and even after election to the Legislature, Fontaine concealed her name change for years until we uncovered it. Now she's exposed her nasty disposition after insulting an interpreter translating her speech to indigenous graduates, for daring to be in her line of sight.We set the scene of a government organized ceremony to celebrate the academic achievement of her indigenous 'sisters', and how APTN bravely told the public about Fontaine's post-speech tantrum about being "thrown off" because "the woman shouldn't have been on the stage."Hear the experience of a parent at the event who saw that the interpreter was removed after Fontaine's tirade: "When you disrespect the interpreter, you disrespect the Deaf community."After the APTN broadcast, the St. John's MLA gave an apology made up of word salad and BS. You'll hear how this isn't the first time Fontaine has claimed objectionable comments she was party to were somehow "private".18.00 Free Press columnist Dan Lett tried to help the embattled Fontaine off the hook, claiming demands for her to quit were coming only from the opposition PCs. Portraying her Families Minister portfolio in Wab Kinew's government as minor and her stint as being "low-key", Lett ignored her self-promoting TikTok branding and her ongoing support for Hamas and anti-Zionist canards. Lett called her remarks "ill-advised." But as Kim Wheeler pointed out, there was no advice involved. This was Fontaine, being herself. "The other side is calling the minister to account. And they should. It was behaviour unbecoming an MLA and the Minister Responsible for Accessibility. It is ableist. And if she is comfortable saying this at a public event, what does she say behind closed doors?"As the mother of a Deaf daughter, and friends with a similar family at the ceremony, Wheeler posted that "Nahanni Fontaine must be held to account. She should resign her portfolio as Minister Responsible for Accessibility."In front of the most favourable hometown crowd possible, Nahanni Fontaine couldn't keep her ego in check. We have all the details, with some additional insight. We know what Wade Williams would say.32.15 Part 3 - The Season Six campaign is closing in on $2000, as we drive towards the $10k target.Marty tells how you can contribute towards making sure the costs of being Your Voice are met so we can continue holding City Hall, the Manitoba NDP government, bureaucracies and institutions - and the local media - accountable to you, your family and your community.For more details or to send an E-Transfer- email martygoldlive@gmail.com*****Post production Postscript- Not so fast, Bike Lobby.We learned that St. Boniface Councillor Matt Allard has sent a letter to the Public Works committee asking for the 'Moving on Marion' project to be put on hold until he has a chance to ensure the Norwood Grove Biz, the Church at 380 Marion, and the area residents can have a proper say in the plan. WE GET RESULTS!
If perfectionism has ever kept you stuck or made you question whether you're cut out for this whole writing thing, this episode is for you.Gloria Huang, author of the stunning middle grade fantasy Kaya and the Ocean, joins me to talk about:Letting go of perfectionismWriting through self-doubtRevisiting your work with compassionWe dive into how she approached themes like childhood anxiety, identity, and the immigrant experience with honesty and heart.Gloria also shares her path to publication—including the emotional stamina it takes to navigate rejection, impostor syndrome, and everything in between.This conversation is a powerful reminder that writing is brave, messy, and deeply human.In this episode, we cover: 00:29 Welcome back to Write It Scared 01:39 Meet our guest: Gloria Huang 02:57 Gloria's debut novel Kaya and the Ocean 04:38 Exploring themes of anxiety and identity 06:15 The inspiration behind Kaya and the Ocean 08:06 Cultural influences and mental health in storytelling 15:13 The power of stories to heal and connect 17:21 Gloria's path to publication 19:57 Writer's block, burnout, and the creative process 21:43 What happens after the book deal 24:22 Writing process + giving yourself grace 27:10 Reframing rejection as part of the journey 29:03 Gloria's hopes for fellow writers 30:32 What she's working on next 31:17 Final thoughts and where to find GloriaTo connect with Gloria and find her books, please visit her at:https://www.glorialaihuang.com/InstagramThreadsOrder Kaya of the Ocean hereHave a comment or idea about the show? Send me a direct text! Love to hear from you.Support the show To become a supporter of the show, click here!To get in touch with Stacy: Email: Stacy@writeitscared.co https://www.writeitscared.co/wis https://www.instagram.com/writeitscared/ Take advantage of these Free Resources From Write It Scared: Download Your Free Novel Planning and Drafting Quick Start Guide Download Your Free Guide to Remove Creative Blocks and Work Through Fears
Justinereneefla instagram Spilled paint. WATCH SERIES HERE Inclinenation Instagram BioJustine Renee is an actor and improviser driven by a deep passion for storytelling and creativeexpression. A graduate of Suffolk University with a degree in Theatre, she has performed in numerous stage productions, including Crimes of the Heart and Hair.Her training includes Improv Performance and Stand-Up at Sak Comedy Lab, as well as improv studies at The Groundlings in Los Angeles. She is also a cast member of the MallRatz Improv Troupe. Justine's on-screen career continues to grow, with recent credits including Spilled Paint (now streaming on Tubi) and a Lifetime movie set to premiere in late 2025. She is a proud recipient of a Golden Telly Award for Social Change, honoring her work in the arts and beyond.An advocate for embracing authentic creative voices, Justine believes that the power of art lies in ourability to connect with our true selves and express that uniqueness in everything we do.BioThe “extraordinarily mundane” Jamie B. Cline (as no one calls him) likes to liven up life through art, so he decided to get an MFA from USC for (performing) and then stick around Los Angeles because why not. Portraying the role of Patrick Walsh has been an amazing journey amongst some amazingly talented creative artists and hopefully this is just the beginning of everyone's journey with Spilled Paint. Other recent credits include performing in an online short play by Douglas Stark with Playzoomers, as the Jackalope in Easter Bloody Easter, and as Charles Goodnight in the documentary short Freedom on the Range. Whether he's acting, writing, improvising, doing creature work or stunts, Jamie holds to the belief that art should be an experiential journey for everyone and the best part of the collaboration is sharing it with an audience.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.
Political scientist Adam Carrington responds to two recent Supreme Court rulings: one that finds reverse discrimination illegal, the other stops the state of Wisconsin from preventing Catholic Charities from accessing tax breaks for not being religious enough. CBN Faith Wire's Billy Hallowell offers another miracle story of God healing a woman's hearing as she was ministering to another. Plus, he talks about his conversation with actor Jonathan Roumie about the trials of the filming of the crucifixion scenes for "The Chosen." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
In this episode, Tony Tellado looks back at a key moment in Wonder Woman's legacy: her first standalone animated film. With insights from key creators and talent behind the project, this episode shines a light on how the Amazonian icon finally took center stage in animation, the creative decisions that shaped her portrayal, and the mythology that grounds her character. Featured Guests Bruce Timm (Producer, Animation Legend) Lauren Montgomery (Director) Michael Jelenic (Screenwriter) Topics Covered Why Wonder Woman Took So Long: Bruce Timm discusses the wait before Wonder Woman received her own animated feature, and the importance of finally giving her the spotlight. Creating Wonder Woman's Story: The challenge of weaving together various comic book versions to create a fresh, definitive take on the character. Portraying an Icon: Insights into the complexities of bringing Wonder Woman to life as a lead, and how her character differs from the animated Justice League version. Controversy and Fan Expectations: From the invisible jet to whether she should fly, the episode explores passionate fan debates and production decisions. Voice Casting Magic: Highlights of Keri Russell's and Nathan Fillion's performances as Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor, plus Alfred Molina as Ares. Mother and Daughter Dynamics: Thematic exploration of Wonder Woman's relationship with Hippolyta and the generational tension within Amazonian society. Villains & Mythology: Deep dive into the film's Greek mythological roots and how Ares was developed as a formidable antagonist. Directing Animated Features: Lauren Montgomery on the unique challenges of directing animation versus live action, and her experience shaping Wonder Woman's look and story. Scriptwriting Challenges: Michael Jelenic on translating Wonder Woman's complex legacy into an engaging origin story and balancing mythos with originality. Female Superheroes in Animation: Reflections on the importance of featuring more female leads and untapped potential in the DC universe, from Wonder Woman to future hopes like Aquaman. Key Quotes “Sometimes you don't want to give the audience what they want. You give them what they need.” – Bruce Timm “Wonder Woman was the start, and it was so much fun to work on the project, and I'd love to be able to do more female lead characters.” – Lauren Montgomery Where to Watch Wonder Woman's animated feature is available on Max, Blu-Ray, and a special two-disc DVD edition. Start Your Free One Year Trial On Sci-Fi Talk Plus Today
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In this week’s episode, Jennifer welcomes Deirdre Sullivan, an emerging author and mother of four daughters based in the Boston area. Deirdre began her writing journey with a passion for storytelling that was sparked in high school and continued through the publication of three children’s books. As her children grew, so did her writing style, leading her to explore adult fiction and ultimately craft a debut murder mystery novel inspired by real-life events closely connected to her community. Deirdre is also a participant in Jack Grapes’ Los Angeles-based writing classes, which have helped her transform thousands of words of personal journaling into a fully developed manuscript form. Jennifer and Deirdre discuss the challenges and rewards of reinventing oneself after years spent raising a family, particularly for women returning to the workforce or creative pursuits. This episode delves into controversial topics, such as the Karen Read trial in Massachusetts—a case that significantly influenced Deirdre’s novel and has captivated local media and social media spheres. The conversation openly navigates the intimidation of sharing deeply personal creative work, the nuances of portraying real-life inspiration in fictional form, and the subtle power dynamics within upper-tier social circles. Listeners will appreciate insights into why embracing vulnerability, authentic storytelling, and active listening are essential in both the arts and everyday life. “It’s so easy for people to critique and sort of knock us down. So you do have to have some thick skin to be—to shut out that noise.” –~Deirdre Sullivan Today on Political Contessa: Reinvention is possible at any stage, especially for mothers considering new beginnings after raising children. Personal experiences and local headlines can serve as powerful inspiration for fiction writing. Authenticity in storytelling comes from writing for oneself rather than catering to outside expectations. Portraying community figures in fiction requires careful blending of character elements to avoid overly obvious real-life parallels. Crafting a novel is an intensely personal endeavor; sharing it publicly requires confidence and resilience in the face of criticism. Early morning solitude is a productive time for creative work, allowing for uninterrupted focus and concentration. “Cozy murder” is a unique subgenre that blends relatable settings and humor with the mystery of crime. Listening and observation in everyday life provide rich material for creative writing. Connect with Deirdre Sullivan: Instagram: @deirdresullivanauthorFacebook: Deirdre Sullivan Author Resources and references mentioned: Jack Grapes’ writing classes (Los Angeles-based, available online) Deirdre Sullivan’s Children’s Books Awaken Your Inner Political Contessa Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Political Contessa. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google Podcasts Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. And if you’ve ever considered running for office – or know a woman who should – head over to politicalcontessa.com to grab my quick guide, Secrets from the Campaign Trail. It will show you five signs to tell you you’re ready to enter the political arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Cinematography Podcast Episode 311: Jacques Jouffret, ASC Netflix's American Primeval plunges viewers into the harsh realities of a gritty, naturalistic Western winter. Cinematographer Jacques Jouffret, ASC, who shot all six episodes, collaborated closely with director Peter Berg to immerse the audience in the era's unforgiving environment. “That was really a lot of hard work. Pete wanted the audience to feel the difficulty of living in that period,” says Jacques. “He wanted to feel the dirt, dust, grime and the ugliness of it and the violence of it. And I tried to get into that spirit. My job was to really make the audience feel that coldness, the chill that you are open to the elements.” Jacques wanted the audience to feel the cold of American Primeval's harsh winter setting, even as the production continued into summer. One of the most significant challenges was maintaining a consistently overcast sky, and there were few interior locations. During the wintertime, it was easy to shoot wider to get the overcast sky, but the weather was constantly changing. Dutch angles worked not only as a stylistic choice, but also to help hide the sky when it wasn't overcast enough. The crew would strategically shoot close, shoot in the shade, or block the sky with silks. Portraying visceral realism is an important element of Jacques and Berg's collaborations. They have worked together before on films such as Novocaine and Mile 22. “That's one thing that I love working with Pete,” he shares. “You're making the audience feel that this is real, you are watching something that is right there and I'm able to suspend that disbelief. And so that's really always the approach, to make it as real as we can. And yet I'm giving it some style to present more of the emotion, more of the mood, the atmosphere, and where I want the audience to be.” To achieve a blend of raw reality and stylistic emotional depth on American Primeval, Jacques adopted a focused visual strategy, inspired by the legendary director Stanley Kubrick. Kubrick would choose just four or five strong visual ideas, and then repeat them over and over for visual impact. For the series, Jacques established his own core visual tenets: Expansive vistas: Super wide shots to take in the vastness of the Western scenery Dynamic Dutch angles: Wide and close dutch camera angles to increase the feeling of discomfort and danger, while still including visuals critical to the story Intimate compression: Lenses with long focal lengths that compress the image, allowing the audience to be with the character in the moment Juxtaposition of extremes: A deliberate contrast between wide, long shots with everything in focus, contrasted with close-ups on the actors with a wide angle lens. This created a visual language emphasizing the harsh environment, and Jacques avoided medium shots. Find Jacques Jouffret: https://www.jacquesjouffret.com/ Sponsored by Hot Rod Cameras: https://hotrodcameras.com/ The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: @TheCinematographyPodcast Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Blue Sky: @thecinepod.bsky.social
Final hour of the Lake Show this Wednesday and we preview a pivotal franchise altering Game 5 at Target Center. Also how do we feel about Nicholas Cage portraying John Madden? And Lake gives us his Minnesota sports superstitions!
Actor Paul Wuthrich has played a variety of roles, many of them real people from Church history, some well-known and others with virtually unrecognizable names but from each of these roles, he's learned about what it means to live on a consecrated life. On this week's episode, he shares what he has learned through a part-time career in acting about submission and humbly seeking the will of God. 1:42- Portraying a Prophet in a Full Circle 8:49- A Career Shaped by Faith 12:25- Standing In The Savior's Shoes 17:38- Handling Rejection 20:54- Memorizing Technique 24:58- Real People Vs. Fictional Characters 30:32- Learning Through a Role 37:04- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? “How many people are there out there just quietly sacrificing, doing the Lord's work with no attention, no accolade but there's just doing it because God wants them to do it and they know it's the right thing to do? And I thought, ‘That's the kind of person I want to be.'” Links: Raising the Bar movie- https://raisingthebarmovie.com Witnesses Initiative- https://witnessesfilm.com
Chris Gueffroy, was the last person to be shot dead at the Berlin Wall and a new short film called “Whispers of Freedom” portrays his story. I speak with the film's director Brandon Ashplant who shares the challenges of accurately portraying real individuals with deep personal histories. Actors Cameron Ashplant (Chris) and Wendy Makkena (Karin) reflect on research they undertook to authentically represent life in East Germany. The discussion also touches on the emotional impact of visiting key locations including Chris's grave and the site of his death, and the delicate process of obtaining consent from his family to tell this story. Episode extras https://coldwarconversations.com/episode399/ Where can I see the film? There's been various updates since we recorded. The trailer has been released and is available on the Golden Goat Films Facebook and Instagram pages (@goldengoatfilms). The World Premier is at the Sunderland Shorts Film Festival at 18:00 on Friday 16th May at the Omniplex, Sunderland. Cast and crew in attendance. So if you are in the area, do join them. The Canadian premiere is in September at Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) - which makes the film Canadian Screen Award Qualifying, opening up its route to the Academy Awards (if we're lucky enough!) The Guernsey premier is on September 12th and the Berlin premiere is on October 2nd at the DDR Museum. The film will thereafter live at the museum, available for international tourists to watch on an ongoing basis. The fight to preserve Cold War history continues and via a simple monthly donation, you will give me the ammunition to continue to preserve Cold War history. You'll become part of our community, get ad-free episodes, and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you'll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, we welcome one-off donations via the same link. Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/ Follow us on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/coldwarpod.bsky.social Follow us on Threads https://www.threads.net/@coldwarconversations Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/ Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations Love history? Join Intohistory https://intohistory.com/coldwarpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fonseca talks this week with Denise Michelle Crosby is an American actress and model known for portraying Security Chief Tasha Yar mainly in season one of Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Yar's daughter, the half-Romulan Commander Sela, in subsequent seasons. She is also known for her numerous film and television roles, and for starring in and producing the 1997 film Trekkies.We also talk about the What If? Series on disney plus and we asked fans some story lines, New Alien TV show, Terminator is back. Skeleton Crew.
A Note from Jacob: If you or someone you know are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 988. It was an honor to welcome award-winning actress and singer Lenore Zann to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. A ground-breaking artist and political trailblazer, Lenore Zann's explosive career has spanned the globe with iconic performances and strong political stances. Thanks to her beloved portrayal of Rogue (the superhero fittingly recognized as “the strongest woman in the Universe”) in X-Men: The Animated Series and Marvel Studio's X-Men '97, as well as her roles as Tigra in The Avengers: United They Stand, Chiriko in Fushigi Yûgi, and Star Catcher in My Little Pony. Lenore Zann has become the voice of an entire generation. Born in Sydney, Australia, she moved to Canada with her teacher parents at the age of eight. With a natural talent for performance, Lenore Zann burst onto the entertainment scene at just nineteen with her haunting portrayal of Marilyn Monroe in the rock opera Hey Marilyn! At twenty-six, she won Canada's national ACTRA Award for Best Actor in a Radio Drama for her performance as Mary Snow in CBC Radio's Salt Water Moon by David French.At thirty, producers in New York sponsored her to play Candy in Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love by Brad Fraser, first at the Hampstead Theatre in Chicago, followed by an off-Broadway run at the Orpheum Theatre. She followed this by writing and performing her first play, The Marilyn Tapes, first at Don't Tell Mama's Cabaret and another off-Broadway run at The Blue Heron Theatre. With hundreds of credits in TV, film, theater, radio, animation, and interactive games, she has electrified audiences with her performances. Fans tell her she has empowered them in their own lives. Now, the magical wings of Disney have helped Lenore Zann soar to new heights of fame. Fans and critics alike have hailed her stunning performance in X-Men '97 as Emmy-worthy with both the show and Lenore garnering numerous award nominations, including a Primetime Emmy nomination for Best Animated Production. An album of songs and several feature film and TV roles are currently in the works. A Rogue's Tale is her first book. Lenore also received the 2024 King Charles III Coronation Medal for outstanding community service, the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award for Service to Community and Country, the ACTRA Award for Best Actor, and a Lifetime Achievement Award for Contribution to Arts and Culture. She supports organizations such as the Terry Fox Foundation, The Sick Kids Foundation, and St. Jude. On this episode of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Lenore Zann spoke about returning to the X-Men universe for Disney+'s X-Men '97, portraying Marilyn Monroe and writing A Rogue's Tale.Let's connect on social media: A) BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobelyachar.bsky.socialB) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JacobElyachar/C) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobelyachar/D) Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jacobelyacharE) Twitter (X): https://x.com/JacobElyacharF) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JacobElyacharBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.
Notes and Links to Carvell Wallace's Work Carvell Wallace is a writer and podcaster who has contributed to The New Yorker, GQ, New York Times Magazine, Pitchfork, MTV News, and Al Jazeera. His debut memoir, Another Word For Love (MCD, 2024), explores his life, identity, and love through stories of family, friendship, and culture and is a 2024 Kirkus Finalist in Nonfiction. He was a 2019 Peabody Award nominee, a 2022 National Magazine Award Finalist, a 2023 winner of the Mosaic Prize in Journalism, and a 2025 UCross Fellow. He lives in Oakland. Buy Another Word for Love Carvell Wallace's Website New York Times Review of Another Word for Love “Carvell Wallace on What Writing Taught Him About His Life” for LitHub At about 2:25, Carvell describes his “active” reading youth during his youth, including interest in Edgar Allan Poe and fables and fairy tales, and how creative pursuits in college paused and started his writing life At about 6:25, Carvell shouts out a teacher who exposed him to great literary works and “treated [him] like a real writer” At about 7:45, Carvell talks about being an artist “getting off the academic train” and academic “tracking” At about 9:20, Carvell and Pete discuss “math people” and implications around embracing the label or not At about 10:40, Carvell lists Song of Solomon, Judy Blume, Grapes of Wrath as “formative” texts and writers, and he details how imitation works in his writing, At about 14:00-Ayn Rand and Jordan Peterson talk! At about 15:50, Carvell discusses his take on expectations of literary and pop culture “representation” growing up, as well as how he “goes to reading to find [himself]” At about 19:15, Pete asks Carvell about his wide level of interest and knowledge and “muses,” and Carvell describes the “throughline” for his varied work as “people” At about 22:50, Carvell and Pete discuss the definitive answer to the pronunciation of “gif” and highlight meaningful gifs of JR Smith and Andre Iguoadala At about 25:15, Carvell responds to Pete's question about writers and creators who inspire, including the film podcast You Must Remember This and Tricia Hersey's We Will Rest At about 28:20, Pete tiptoes into asking about Frankenstein's monster At about 29:05, Pete highlights stirring parts of Another Word for Love and shares gushing blurbs At about 30:40, Pete asks about the structuring of the book and links that Catrvell envisioned and put into practice; Carvell explains his rationale for structuring around recovery At about 33:05, Carvell connects Choose Your Own Adventure to the ways in which he tried to avoid “prescriptive” writing At about 34:05, Carvell replies to Pete's question about “killing [his] darlings” At about 36:10, Carvell gives background on his June Jordan epigraph and talks about her revolutionary ways At about 40:00, Carvell muses profoundly on the “contradiction(s)” of the United States At about 42:05, Carvell responds to Pete's asking about the “encroaching shadows” and loneliness that govern the book's opening scene; Carvell also reflects on the “unreliability of memory” At about 46:00, The two reflect on a pivotal early chapter about a literal and figurative “fog” and unorthodox lessons learned from the experience At about 48:45, Carvell explains the importance of descriptions in the books about seeking intimacy with his mother and flipping tropes At about 50:20, Carvell talks about writers and dishonesty and remembrance with regard to a possibly apocryphal story regarding kids forced to take care of themselves At about 54:40, Carvell talks about nomenclature for sexual assault and reflections on ideas of culpability and masculinity At about 58:20, Carvell reflects on healing through writing the book and his ethic in writing it At about 1:01:05, Pete recounts important parts of Carvell's childhood daydreaming At about 1:02:20, Carvell points out a “theory of recovery” as seen in a metanarrative and ideas of “endless beautiful things in the world” At about 1:03:30, Carvell muses on connections between hip hop and Shakespeare that especally At about 1:05:20, The two discuss “The Finger” and racism shown by a white man and its larger implications At about 1:08:40, Pete asks Carvell about links between “overwrit[ing] reality” and racist violence towards him At about 1:10:00, The two reflect on change and the birth scene of his child; Carvell reflects on humility as illustrated in the scene At about 1:12:45, Pete recounts important scenes that end Part I and govern Part II and asks Carvell about “re-union” and healing At about 1:14:10, Pete gushes honestly over the book's greatness, evocative nature, and resonant nature At about 1:15:30, Carvell talks about the book's end and its lack of an end At about 1:16:20, Carvell shares contact info, social media info, and places to buy his book, including great Bay Area bookstores like Harold's Books You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode. Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. This week, his conversation with Episode 255 guest Chris Knapp is up on the website. A big thanks to Rachel León and Michael Welch at Chicago Review. Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, his DIY podcast and his extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content! This month's Patreon bonus episode will feature an exploration of the wonderful poetry of Khalil Gibran. I have added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show. This is a passion project of Pete's, a DIY operation, and he'd love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form. The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com. Please tune in for Episode 266 with Lydia Kiesling. She is a novelist and culture writer whose first novel, The Golden State, was a 2018 National Book Foundation “5 under 35” honoree and a finalist for the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award. Her second novel, Mobility, a national bestseller, was named a best book of 2023 by Time and NPR, among others. The episode airs on December 17. Please go to ceasefiretoday.com, which features 10+ actions to help bring about Ceasefire in Gaza.
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PREVIEW: ENDARKENMENT: Colleague Peter Berkowitz explores Martin Gurri's Manhattan City Journal argument portraying modern America, product of the Enlightenment, as representative of "Endarkenment." More tonight. 1729 ROMAN RUINS
In today's episode we discuss how you might build your confidence without being disingenuous. This isn't a lesson in psychology or tricks - it's about building true confidence in what you do (and importantly, don't) know.
Sermon the Mount E5 – What does it mean to be poor in spirit, mourning, and meek? Jesus uses these words in the opening of the Sermon on the Mount, and the guys examine them in biblical Greek and Hebrew, finding that a better translation may be “powerless,” “grieving,” and “unimportant.” These are the people that Jesus believes will have the “good life.” How can that be? In this episode, Jon, Tim, and guests explore the first triad of the Beatitudes, shedding light on how those at the bottom of society are actually better prepared to receive the kingdom of the skies.View more resources on our website →Timestamps Chapter 1: A Kingdom for the Powerless (01:25-13:50)Chapter 2: Comfort for the Grieving (13:50-21:07Chapter 3: Making Space for Grief (21:07-24:15)Chapter 4: An Inheritance for the Unimportant (24:15-35:19)Chapter 5: Portraying a Jesus-Style Revolution (35:19-40:40)Referenced ResourcesA Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Gospel According to Saint Matthew (The International Critical Commentary, Vol. 1) by Dale C. Allison Jr., Christopher M. Tuckett, Graham I. DaviesInterested in more? Check out Tim's library here.You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.Show Music “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTSOriginal Sermon on the Mount music by Richie KohenShow CreditsDan Gummel is the Creative Producer for today's show. Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; Colin Wilson, producer; and Stephanie Tam, consultant and editor. Tyler Bailey and Yanii Evans are our audio editors. Tyler Bailey is also our audio engineer, and he provided our sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Special thanks to Ben Tertin, Josh Espasandin, Rose Mayer, and Nyssa Oru. Today's hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.
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