Podcasts about POV

Jennie Nash introduces a hot seat coaching episode where Author Accelerator coaches Stuart and Margaret work through Margaret's new Blueprint for a historical novel set in Florence in the 1400s. Stuart helps Margaret pressure-test the story engine by differentiating two opposing forces—an Alchemist experimenting with mercury-based syphilis treatments and Savonarola (whom Stuart nicknames “Rolly”), who seeks to purge Florence to save souls—clarifying how each tempts protagonist Eliana. They explore why Eliana is susceptible to each system, the emotional costs of her shifting allegiances, and how themes of disillusionment, integrity, belonging, and found family drive the plot. Key craft work includes defending character choices, making Eliana's decisions feel inevitable and proactive, and strengthening Lena's role as Eliana's unconditional friend while likely keeping Lena out of POV to avoid narrative sprawl. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

The Horror Short Film Director Roundtable is one of the most important things that we did at the Portland Horror Film Festival. It provided an elevated platform for horror short filmmakers. Oftentimes, this is ground zero for original horror ideas. Unless you are a Hollywood nepo-director, short film creation is where you learn your chops. I wanted to give these creatives an opportunity to share their experiences in making movies, both good and bad, so that we can all learn a little more about the craft. Life as a short filmmaker can be an experience in the shadows. Your films are rarely seen outside of film festivals, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. This is where most creative minds hone their crafts. Take a simple concept and do it well. Do you have something scary or funny to tell? Is there an idea that has been lurking in the back of your brain that you have to give life to? A short film will give you the opportunity to learn production, editing, budgeting, and team management. It also places you in a community of people who are open to sharing their work with one another. That’s where the round table fits in. After our discussion, I told the group that, even though I wanted this discussion to be a forum for them to share their wins and losses with each other, I selfishly set up this talk so I could learn more about horror moviemaking. Nine years in on being a small horror press journalist, and I still feel like I am only scratching the surface about what a director has to do. Just how do you do it? These discussions give me more talking points and access to better questions to ask. The Portland Horror Film Festival is one of the best curated horror film festivals in the country. Not only do Gwen and Brian Callahan select some of the best horror short films for their festivals, but they also provide opportunities for short film alumni to showcase their feature films. One of the questions I asked in our roundtable discussion was, “How many of you are looking to be feature film directors?” All of them raised their hands (with the exception of Patrick Hogan, who has already directed a feature film). For these directors, here is some encouraging data. This year alone had FIVE directors who previously presented short films at either PHFF or the H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival and later had their feature films shown at these festivals. Here are the PHFF Alumni filmmakers who presented a short film and then a feature: Anthony Cousins: Short Films – “The Bloody Ballad of Squirt Reynolds” and “Every Time We Meet for Ice Cream Your Whole Fucking Face Explodes” to Feature Films – Frogman (2023) and Frogman Returns (2026) Jeff Ferrell: Short Film – “Morella” to Feature Film – The Demonatrix (2026) Levi Buchannan: Short Film – “We Said Forever” to Feature Film Sitra Achra (2026) Krsy Fox: Short Film – “What the Spell” to Feature Film – Big Baby (2026) Masaki Nishiyama: Short Film “Smahorror” to Feature Film “The Invisible Half” (2026) Zack Ogle: Short Film “We Got a Monkey’s Paw” to Feature Film – It Needs Eyes (2025) Craig Ouellette: “Str$p” to Feature Film – Straight on Til Morning (2025) Andrew Bowser: Short Film – “Little Willy” to Feature Film – Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Evil (2022) Izzy Lee: “My Monster”, “Dark Signals”, “Rehomed” to Feature Film – House of Ashes (2024) Kenichi Ugana: Short Film – “Visitors” to Feature Film – Love Will Tear Us Apart (2023) Alice Maio Mackay: Short Film – “The Serpent’s Skin” to Feature Film T-Blockers (2023) Matthew John Lawrence: Short Film “Larry Gone Demon” to Feature Film – Uncle Peckerhead (2020) Justin Harding: Short Film “Kookie” to Feature Film – Making Monsters (2019) The PHFF Horror Short Film Director Roundtable Recording: Here is the roundtable discussion. It’s all about the lessons learned. The good, the bad, and the ridiculous. My past experience doing these round tables sometimes put the filmmakers on the spot, and I didn’t want this to be a “stump the directors” exercise. I prepared them with the following questions: Apart from financing, what was the biggest challenge in making your movie? What was the most interesting thing you learned while making this film? How many of you are filmmakers as a second career? What remains a mystery to you as a filmmaker that you think might be answered by one of your peers in this discussion? What piece of advice do you have for your fellow directors? This group really got into the discussion, and had the festival not started up, we could have gone on for quite a while longer. I had a great time, and I believe they did as well. The Horror Short Film Director Roundtable Films: Blindsided Directed by P. Patrick HoganStarring Crystal LoverroPortland Horror Film Festival: Winner of the Devil’s Discord (Best Sound Design) A blind schoolteacher struggles to survive through a nightmarish night when an alien spaceship crashes and unleashes a monstrous predator. This unique horror short film features an all-low-vision cast and places the audience in the POV of a blind protagonist who is only able to hear what happens around her. Director Statements: “Blindsided is a riveting short horror film that takes a unique narrative approach, providing audiences with an immersive glimpse into the harrowing experience of Maria, a blind woman confronting the most terrifying ordeal of her life. The horror remains unseen, both to her and the audience, heightening the suspense and reminding us that sometimes, the most terrifying things are the ones we don’t see coming… This is an innovative short film that ventures into uncharted territory within the horror genre. The narrative unfolds in a tranquil neighborhood, abruptly disrupted by a crashing alien spacecraft and the horrifying monster it unleashes into the night. However, what sets this film apart is the unique perspective from which the story is told – the POV of Maria, a blind schoolteacher living alone. Maria’s desperate struggle to evade the otherworldly predator, guided solely by what she hears, will provide an experience unlike any other horror short. Additionally, to promote diversity and inclusivity, in conjunction with our Disability Authenticity Consultant Vanni Le and Casting Director Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick, all the characters in the film are played by low-vision actors, placing the spotlight on the often-overlooked talent within the low-vision community. We are very proud of Blindsided and look forward to enjoying it in theaters with an audience who doesn’t know what they are about to experience.” Scullion Written and Directed by Trevor GracianoStarring: Whitney Garner as “Samantha”, Cody Parr as “Greg”, and Jim Close as “The Maid” A playful couple test their household chore habits and unknowingly summon a vengeful presence. Director Statements: “We all carry habits inherited from our parents into adulthood. I grew up in a religious household where some of those habits were helpful, but many were not—and they've lingered in ways I don't welcome. Some habits fade with time, while others remain, quietly shaping us in the background. This film explores the struggle to break free from those ingrained patterns, and the imaginative consequences of what happens when they refuse to let go. *It's really just about how to load the communal dishwasher correctly.” Worst Thing You’ve Ever Done Directed by PJ GermainWritten by Autumn Palen and PJ GermainStarring: Brady Gentry, Benjamin Nowak, Bix Krieger, Charlie N. Townsend, Cailyn Rice, Ethan Ahn, Emma Smith Watts, and Erin Rae Kykendall HIGH SCHOOL REALLY SUCKS… and no one knows that better than best friends Aaron and Keith. So when they set out to crash the last graduation party of the summer, emotions fly high, and the culture clash of teenagers finds them playing a simple game that has dire consequences. Director’s Statement: “Before he passed, screenwriter Gil Dennis told me during my time at AFI, “Write what hurts.” That idea has stayed with me; it's the compass I use when choosing the stories I want to tell. When I first read Autumn Palen's original draft of Worst Thing You've Ever Done, it hurt. It transported me back to moments in my own adolescence; memories filled with shame, ridicule, and isolation. But what floored me was its third-act twist. It was something I'd never felt so viscerally in a short script. I knew I had to direct it. What began as a contained character piece evolved into something more personal. I rewrote the script to reflect my own lived experiences, with every character, every event drawn from real moments that left a mark. I wanted to take a character that I felt so intertwined with, and make him someone that the audience would really relate to before reaching the moment where everything changes; the blood-drenched punchline to the twisted joke these high school kids played on each other. I set it during the 90’s, as it was a period of transition for me as an 80’s kid, being on the cusp of the old and new world. I needed the film to be an exploration of adolescent loneliness which dealt with the complexity of the friendships and social hierarchies that often defined who we were at that fragile age. We weren’t quite kids anymore, but we weren’t adults yet either, so how did we approach the consequences of reckless behavior? My team and I knew that casting would make or break the film. To capture that truth, casting was everything. I reviewed over 6,000 submissions, narrowing it down to a callback of who I thought could embody the characters. I needed authenticity, so at that callback, I ditched the script and asked actors, in character, to describe moments like first dates or getting asked to prom. It revealed who leaped from the page and became real. A week before we were to start shooting, my original cinematographer had to back out due to a conflict with the TV series he was currently shooting, and months of planning began to crumble. In the days leading up to whether or not we were going to cancel the project entirely, my long-time collaborator and cinematographer Jeff Billings took on the task. We shot the film over 3 tireless days, and as any director knows, you plan as much as you can; however, the plan eventually goes out the window. So I played a game of pivoting and being malleable myself in order to get what we needed to tell the story. The film is a testament to all the parts working together for a singular goal, and my hope is that when that first music cue drops, the audience is strapped in and ready to ride the roller coaster to that final frame.” https://vimeo.com/1071562836/377ba7d361?fl=pl&fe=cm Cat and Mouse Written and Directed by Brady CatesStarring: Halima Kamara as “Michelle”, Collan Simmons as “Felix, and Ron LaprechtEdited by Luke Oleen Junk, and Hayley Frederick Michelle is caught in a killer’s sadistic and carefully orchestrated game. With danger closing in at every turn, Michelle must outwit and outlast her relentless pursuer. But as the night goes on, unsettling clues reveal that all may not be what it seems. This time, it's the mouse's turn to catch the cat. My Severed Arm Written and Directed by Casey de FremeryStarring: Olivia Rose Prince as “Sidney”, Ryan Romine as “Mason”, and Julia Linger as “Commercial Model”Portland Horror Film Festival: Funny Bone Award for Exceptional Horror Comedy A woman tries to escape a serial killer using DIY videos, but the internet won't stop trying to sell her things first. Director’s Statement: “My Severed Arm is a horror-comedy about a “final girl” who, after fleeing into a cabin in the woods, discovers that her greatest threat isn't the machete-wielding slasher outside—it's the barrage of unskippable ads and paywalls blocking her access to life-saving information. Trapped, bleeding, and desperate to repair the tools around her, she turns to YouTube—but instead of help, she's ambushed by holographic tutorials and polished commercial spokespeople invading the cabin like digital ghosts. The film began with a thought I couldn't shake: what if you had to listen to ads when calling 911? It was a joke at first, but one that felt eerily plausible five minutes into the future. I've learned so many practical things through platforms like YouTube, but over time, that access has been buried beneath monetization schemes, misinformation, and endless self-promotional detours. This story is my response to that frustration—exaggerated into a literal life-or-death scenario. Stylistically, I wanted to evoke the stark, grim energy of Evil Dead or Cabin in the Woods, but undercut it with the absurdity of consumer culture leaking into every moment. That blend of horror and comedy, physical space and digital intrusion, is what drives the tone. At its core, My Severed Arm is about survival—both in the horror-movie and digital sense. It's about what happens when urgency meets algorithm, when access to knowledge is shaped by incentive structures that don't care if you bleed out. The film asks: what good is information if it's hidden behind paywalls, pop-ups, and promo codes? But more than anything, I want the audience to laugh, cringe, and feel that creeping recognition that this isn't the future – it's the now.” Into The Stand Directed by Mackenzie Hamilton and Taylor FuchsWritten by Mackenzie HamiltonStarring: Sarah Rich as “Quinn”, Ariana Raygoza as “Rosa”, and Nick Dietrich Tree planters Quinn and Rosa return to camp for another summer in the wilderness. Rosa is newly sober, and Quinn is quietly anxious about how she'll handle the camp's hard-partying culture. At the welcome-back party, Rosa is tempted to drink, prompting Quinn to intervene. Shaken, Rosa heads into the forest to clear her head, but doesn't come back. When Quinn goes after her, she's met with eerie signs: strange noises, a mangled deer, and an odd light deep in the woods. As the forest closes in, Quinn questions if there is something else out there. Director’s Statement: The woods have always haunted me. Growing up in rural Vancouver Island, I would often cut through forest trails to reach friends’ houses. When it was night, we would meet in the middle of the trail to keep each other safe. Thankfully, we always found each other, but I frequently wondered what if we didn't? What if something else was out there, waiting in the darkness of the woods? Into the Stand is inspired by the many times I scared myself on those trails, letting my imagination run wild. Now that I'm older, my fears are centered around more tangible things, like navigating how to let go of people you love when you can't control what they're going through. This story is deeply informed by themes of sobriety, codependency, and how the urge to help someone can sometimes lead you somewhere dark. Ultimately, Into the Stand is a fun horror made in the community I grew up in with friends who helped bring it to life. My husband and I co-directed this short film, transforming the woods on my parents' farm into a tree-planting camp, and had a blast turning a familiar place into something eerie and cinematic. It's a scary film that is personal and full of heart, and I'm overjoyed to be telling stories in the places that shaped me. –Mackenzie Hamilton and Taylor Fuchs Nurture Written and Directed by Nick SnyderProduced by Sam SnyderStarring: Travis Bilenski as “Ren, and Kailey Rhodes as “Rose”Portland Horror Film Festival: Winner – Goule D’or Best Short On a remote Oregon farm, a couple grieving from a miscarriage finds hope in a mysterious flower. But as it heals her, the flower takes root in him. Nurture is a dialogue-free folk-horror fable about love, grief, and the consequences of taking too much from nature. Director’s Statement: NURTURE marks my return to narrative filmmaking after years of honing my craft in visual effects, motion design, and commercial work. Inspired by the Pacific Northwest and the quiet mythology of its forests, this dialogue-free folk horror short explores grief through the lens of a nature curse. Where grief deepens love and a curse demands sacrifice, NURTURE examines the dangerous hope that something broken can be restored without cost. Other Notable Horror Shorts from the Festival: There were 48 short films shown at the Festival, selected from over 500 submissions. Here are a few notable and favorite films that were also showing at the festival. Famous Directed by Rosita Lama MuvdiWritten by Jordan MonaghanStarring Jordan Monaghan “A young woman desperate for social media fame exploits her father's death to go viral. But the volatile world of internet stardom pushes her to the edge.” Punchy and poignant. Famous taps into the darkest desires of influencers desperate to get likes. Just how far will you go for a few more “likes and subscribes”? Jordan Monaghan chases likes the wrong way in “Famous” (2026) Favela Amarela (Brazil) Written and Directed by Nicolas Lobato and Tiago TuchuStarring Richard Abelha, Giselle Batista, and Sai “A student from the favelas of Rio de Janeiro joins the local drug militia to pay for college and uncovers an NGO linked to powerful politicians that hides dark rituals devoted to the King in Yellow.” I won’t be surprised if this stunning short film also plays at the H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival. It is saturated in Brazilian culture, mixed with a heavy application of Cosmic Horror. Favela Amarela (2026) Wall Udder Written and Directed by Alexandra HaydenStarring Kevin Grady, Sawyer Fuller, and Bries Vannon “A dissatisfied woman confronts repressed feelings of malaise after her partner comes home smelling like milk.” Hysterically gag-inducingly funny! There is a double-punchline gag that brought the house down. Part of the Shorts Gone Wild block at PHFF, where the festival screens the zaniest submitted shorts. This did not disappoint. Ewwww! Who wants some milk? “Wall Udder” (2026) Tooth-Hurty! Directed by Jude MadonnaWritten by Katie SmallStarring Katie Small, Jude Madonna, Brook Hogan, and Tommy HardenPortland Horror Film Festival Winner: Abby Normal Award: For the exceptionally weird and disturbing “Lucy is a people-pleasing writer-photographer whose dream of being an artist remains just out of reach. A comment from her boyfriend about her teeth triggers Lucy to make an appointment for a dental checkup for the first time in years with the mysterious yet heavily advertised Big Smiles Dentistry.” Super clever! There should be more horror movies about trips to the dentist. This made my toes curl and had me in stitches, as well. Say Ahhh! Katie Small in “Tooth-Hurty!” (2026) CHÄIR Directed by Chris McInroyWritten by Chris McInroy and Carlos La RottaStarring Carlos LaRotta, Kim Lowery, and Chloe McInroy “Carl just wanted to sit down. The chair had other plans.” I am always a fan of Chris McInroy. He and Carlos do a crazy short film every year. I am in awe of how these guys make deadpan, silly, and super-gory original content. It won’t be long before they release a greatest-hits compilation, and I will be in line to buy it. This spoof on Ikea furniture assembly is a tribute to all of us who have struggled to assemble the Scandinavian furniture at home. Carlos LaRotta contemplates his struggles putting a chair together in “CHÄIR” (2026) The Bones Exist Directed by Kelsey Bollig and Matthew DuVallWritten by Matthew DuVallStarring: Alex Pena as “Manny”, Siya Maleki as “Diego”, Jack Campbell as “Don Rob”, Michael Manzako as “The Boy”, and Alex Bankler as the Utah Raptor.Portland Horror Film Festival Winner: Tompe L’oiel Award for Best Special Effects In the unforgiving wilderness of 1850s Alta California, a dwindling group of gold prospectors encounters a feral boy who forces the men to confront the horrors lurking in the woods and the sins of their past. This combines two of my favorite genres: Dinosaurs and Westerns. Perhaps not done since The Valley of Gwanji, The Bones Exists shows plenty of raptors hunting cowboys and does so convincingly. Bonus points for showing the most current understanding of raptors as feathered dinos. Munch Munch! “The Bones Exist” (2026) Flush (France) Written and Directed by Raphaël TreinerStarring Eléonore Gurrey as “Marianne” and Christophe Ntakabenura as “Ben” Abominable plumbing and violent deaths. MARIANNE, extremely pregnant, and BEN, a plumber and one-night stand, team up to survive an epic night and face the monsters of a building beset by an unknown evil. I am a sucker for the Trapped in a Bathroom trope, even going so far as to host a Crypticon horror panel on the topic. This film goes to the top (plumbing) shelf. This is Cosmic horror that brings all the icky, goopy, nasty elements you might expect from this theme is on full display. To think that an effective little romance element managed to sneak into the plot, and you have something unusually effective. I love it when the French go weird. Eléonore Gurrey and Christophe Ntakabenura are unlikely allies in “Flush” (2026)

Does visibility follow opportunities, or do opportunities follow visibility? The (perhaps hard) truth is that the opportunities you desire likely require visibility first. And… Creating that visibility lands squarely on you. Most people aren't randomly discovered for their talent and unique perspective. The people who are platformed and promoted have intentionally and strategically made themselves visible enough to be discovered. Do you find yourself thinking: I'd like to have a greater impact I'd like to be recognized for my expertise I'd like to be considered for bigger opportunities I'd like more influence I'd like to be known for something I'd like to be seen as the hands-down best candidate for a new role Right now, the leaders who are getting invited into bigger conversations aren't necessarily the smartest, most credentialed, or most decorated people in the room. They're often the people who have done the work of clarifying what they stand for, what they know, and how they want to contribute. In this episode, I walk you through the exact steps to become more of a go-to voice in your industry. You may be thinking you need more experience or education before positioning yourself as an expert in your field. Nope. You're already ready. Promise.  I have no doubt your unique blend of education/experience/talent/perspective qualifies you to stand out in some way. So, let's figure out how you can leverage that, shall we? Using my 5-step Authority Ascension Framework, you will move from Competence (owning your expertise, experience, and unique POV) to Clarity (your unique thought leadership framework) to Contributing (actually becoming more visible in various ways) to Confirmed Credibility (becoming known and trusted by others), and finally, to Called Upon (people coming to you with opportunities!) We will also spend some time digging into how women miss the mark with visibility and leave the door wide open for others to take up the spaces they are ready and qualified to fill. This will help you see and understand the (likely arbitrary, if not completely made up) rules you are letting hold you back.  Major opportunities are often built from dozens of small visibility moments. This episode will help you position yourself for those little and not-so-little moments, from building your own content and frameworks to facilitating different kinds of conversations to speaking at events to mentoring others to getting interviews to getting published and more.  Links Mentioned: June 24th Free Workshop: The Future-Proof Leader: Why Your Thought Leadership Matters Significantly More in the Age of AI: https://saradean.com/future/ Hire Sara to speak: saradean.com/speaking Coach with Sara: https://saradean.com/executive-coaching-services Connect with Sara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks Watch Shameless Leadership episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saradeanspeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a two-year hiatus, the PEPPER (Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns Electronic Report) is back. It's now available to all acute care hospitals and critical access hospitals. During the next live edition of Talk Ten Tuesday, Dr. Ronald Hirsch will share some insights that listeners can get from their PEPPER to improve their hospital's compliance, quality, and revenue.  To learn more, register now to secure your seat at the table during the next live edition of Talk Ten Tuesdays, coming up at 10 a.m. EST on Tuesday, June 23.Other well-known subject-matter experts will also join the broadcast with more news to report, including the following: •Tech Report: Senior healthcare analyst Frank Cohen concludes the third installment in his three-part series on AI and coding.•POV: Penny Jefferson, cohost of Talk Ten Tuesdays, will share her point of view (POV) during the broadcast.•The Coding Report: Rose Dunn, who will substitute for Christine Geiger, will report on the latest coding news.•CDI Report: Cheryl Ericson will provide an update on clinical documentation integrity (CDI).•SDoH Report: Tiffany Ferguson, the CEO for Phoenix Medical Management, will report on news that's happening at the intersection of patient care and medical record coding

This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Storm chasing, forced proximity, and a debut romance that's giving Twisters — but make it swoony. This episode is for every reader whose TBR needs a little weather event.Debut author Heather Frances joins the show to talk about Chase Me If You Can, her contemporary romance about two rival storm-chasing photographers stuck in the same car for the season. We dig into forced proximity done right, the black cat/golden retriever dynamic, and why Sloane is the eldest-daughter coded heroine we didn't know we needed. Heather also shares four romance recommendations she's been loving — cozy dark romance with surprising humor, a chef romance with genuinely great ADHD rep, a Scotland-set romcom full of dysfunctional family yearning, and a messy FMC contemporary that makes you earn the HEA. If you love tropey, emotionally rich romance with characters who feel deeply real, this one's for you.

In this episode of Rogues in the House, Logan, Matt, and James talk about the importance of POV as it related to Sword & Sorcery and Dark Fantasy. If you can't iron down your point-of-view, then you've got a pile of garbage no matter how good the prose is. They talk about different styles of POV, multiple POV, psychic distance, and the purpose of a narrator.Bazaar Picks:Blue Fire (Jirel): https://www.backerkit....​Kingdoms Trembling: https://dmrbooks.com/k...​The Darkest Deep: https://amzn.to/4vlLyVt​HAWK THOSE WARESHonor Among Rogues: https://amzn.to/3PM0uwH​JANGAR!: https://amzn.to/4dwXsFD​Logan's Substack: https://ldwhitney.subs...​The Weight of a Torch: https://thearcanist.ne...​SOIL: https://magazine.thear...​Arcanist Magazines: https://www.backerkit....​James's Substack: https://jdmauthor.subs...​Cormac MacArt: https://www.penguinran...​To Walk on Worlds: https://a.co/d/0iM8Ufoq​Matt's Substack: https://matthewjohnaut...​

Original Air Date: 10/09/2023We had to throw up a throwback this week. We're having you all retake our class on "Maniac" from 2012. It's a remake of the 1980 classic by the same name but his one stars Elijah Wood! And the unique mostly POV perspective makes this one extra trippy as we get to see most of the movie through the eyes of the killer. Listen, enjoy, tell a friend and we'll be back on schedule next week.Follow us on Instagram @SlashU_PodcastEmail us at SlashUPodcast@gmail.comCheck out the Facebook page too: SlashU PodcastClick any of the Amazon links at SlashUPodcast.com to support the showThanks to ZapSplat.com for our Sound FX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is food your love language? It certainly is for bestselling author and AWC graduate Anna Johnston – brought to life through her new novel, When Lemons Give You Life. In this episode, Anna dishes up the inspiration and character creation for this latest book and the challenges, strategies and superpowers of being an author with ADHD. She also shares how she deals with writing tough scenes, her writing workflow, and advice for writers. 00:00 Welcome11:18 Writing tip: Cut the Starting Scene13:24 Writers in the wild14:51 WIN: The Bookshop of Buried Pasts by Sarah Clutton16:42 Word of the week: Jakes17:14 Writer in residence: Anna Johnston18:16 Anna explains new book, When Lemons Give You Life20:21 Story themes and origins24:02 Research and authenticity27:10 POV structure and flashbacks29:22 Editing and deadlines32:45 What she learned from AWC courses35:20 ADHD writing strategies38:06 Letting characters go41:34 Organising notes and workflow43:25 Balancing writing life44:39 Publicity and events46:40 Next book plans47:26 Anna’s advice for writers49:28 Final thoughts Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

„Vůbec jsem Boha nehledal, nezajímal jsem se o něj, a Bůh se rozhodl, že něco udělá“, říká Pavel Škopek o chvíli, která změnila směrování jeho života. Co bylo to „něco“ v jeho případě? A jak může společný koníček pomoci přeskočit zásadní životní překážku? Povídá v pořadu Stopy.Tento podcast můžete podpořit na https://radio7.cz

The Knicks just won their first championship in over 50 years, Freddie from Germany went from 16k to 600k followers on X just by posting his American road trip reactions, and a military mom selling cookies from a hot pink driveway stand did $27,000 in a single week. Krysta and Paige break down exactly why these stories went viral — and what every business owner needs to steal from the playbook. In this episode we dive into:• Why current events are the most underused content strategy hiding in plain sight• How "Freddie from Germany" cracked virality without a single face-on-camera moment• The Austin's Cookies case study: from a few hundred dollars a week to $27k in one day• The one content shift that makes posting frictionless — and actually gets doneThe Opportunity You're Scrolling Past• Your feed is mining current events for you — but you're using it wrong• The Knicks win created a content wave that's still live, and most business owners slept on it• A local artist under 10k followers posted herself painting in the West Village mid-game and watched her likes jump from 50 to hundreds — instantly• You don't need to be in the action. You need a POV about the action.The Authentic Content Formula (It's Simpler Than You Think)• Freddie from Germany never planned to go viral — he just tweeted "this Walmart is insane" and J.J. Watt ended up booking him a penthouse suite• The farm stand family posted for seven years before the $27k week. Consistency compounds.• Showing the "shut down the stand" moment — counting cash, reading customer notes, packing the car — is more compelling than any polished post• When you stop performing for the camera and start documenting what's actually happening, people feel the difference immediatelyStop Majoring in the Minors• The best time to post is when you'll actually do it. Every single day. (Same logic applies everywhere else in life.)• "I work on the YouTube team and I still haven't started posting" — knowledge is not the blocker• High-quality content isn't expensive: a window for lighting, a $20 mic, and a personal baseline you refuse to drop below• What do you want to be known for? That answer should direct every single content decision you makeThis conversation is proof that the formula was never about going viral. It was always about showing up as yourself, with a genuine POV, in a world that is absolutely starving for something real. Whether you're a business owner who keeps asking "what should I post?" or a creator who's been tweaking your strategy for years and still can't figure out why nothing's landing, this episode will reset your entire approach.Send Krysta and Paige what you're seeing — content that's performing, case studies worth reacting to, or your own reel for a live audit. DMs are open at ⁠@thekrystahuber⁠⁠ and ⁠@thespreadmktg ⁠.Follow Krysta on IG:@thekrystahuber⁠⁠⁠⁠@thefitnessfyx⁠⁠⁠@thespreadmktg ⁠

Summerhouse was not done with West and Amanda! Lindsay and Amanda sit down. Kyle and West sit down, and Ciara and Meja sit down! Join me while I recap and spill all the tea from my POV! Make sure to follow me for all the latest Bravo Tea!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravoteawithastayathomemom?igsh=MXgyNjI4NnN6dWpldg%3D%3D&utm_source=qrTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bravoteawithastaya?_t=ZT-8xLrhlkclMN&_r=1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PsRVdSFI9WAq2qunoO2e5?si=VLSwm1glRR-U7q8SMW_URQApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bravo-tea-with-a-stay-at-home-mom/id1715599754Youtube: www.youtube.com/@BravoteawithastayathomemomiHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-bravo-tea-with-a-stay-at-h-166837955/ 

Only roughly 50% of new GLP-1 prescriptions were getting approved for coverage in 2023. From a plan sponsor's seat, that looks like pharmacy trend spiking 9%, 12%, even 20% year over year. From a pharma manufacturer's seat, it's half their prescriptions not getting filled. Same market, opposite problems — and that's exactly the lens this episode flips on. In this episode, Stacey Richter speaks with Ophelia Johnson, who built new business channels for a pharmaceutical manufacturer that created the GLP-1 boom and has since launched a consulting practice at e-fi.works, about how cash pay models work from the inside — coupon platforms, telehealth channels, white label pharmacy models, and employer carve-outs — and where the new fees are hiding. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ✅ How the Inflation Reduction Act, PBM legal scrutiny, drug shortages, and the compounding bypass converged with ~50% GLP-1 prior auth denial rates in 2023 to push pharma into building cash pay channels that cut the PBM out entirely ✅ How the savings coupon model works: manufacturer buys the patient down to a flat transparent cash price via platforms like GoodRx, pays a fixed per-script fee instead of a PBM rebate, and the coupon platform makes the pharmacy whole — transparent math, no black box ✅ How the telehealth channel and white label pharmacy models extend the distribution chain beyond retail — and why shipping costs, credit card fees, dispensing fees, and new supply chain partners create gross-to-net and revenue leakage risk for manufacturers not built for it ✅ Why "direct to employer" is a misnomer: PBM contracts prohibit pharma from selling directly to self-insured employers, so third-party transparent administrators have emerged — but plan sponsors need to run the math first, given ERISA complications and PBM contract leverage ✅ How PBMs are now charging fees for hub-like patient support services to manage the exact prior auth complexity they created — a Whack-a-Mole shift of profitability that everyone needs to map before signing anything ✅ Ophelia's three-part practical advice: map the full patient journey and all ecosystem player incentives before building any new model (pharma); treat affordability as a clinical risk factor (clinicians); demand auditable medication abandonment data rather than settling for rebate yield metrics (plan sponsors) WHY THIS MATTERS If collaboration is the next innovation, everyone has to understand the incentives of every player in the ecosystem — not just their own. The same 50% of unfilled GLP-1 prescriptions that looks like runaway pharmacy trend from a plan sponsor's seat looks, from a manufacturer's seat, like half their market going dark — and both sides are making moves that affect each other. Understanding those moves, where fees are being layered on, and when fair profit tips into what Stacey calls profiteering is what this episode maps. TUNE IN NEXT WEEK Next week is the 401-level companion to this one — Stacey goes solo on the PBM and GPO contracting mechanics behind why cash pay became a thing, and why cheaper or better drugs can inexplicably end up off formulary or buried under prior auth. === LINKS ===

Interested in Summer Shred? Get the details:  https://thistimefitness.sites.zenplanner.com/registration.cfm?payment=MEMBERSHIP&MembershipTemplateId=92A6E136-E472-4C13-838E-178489239DD3&personId=7926855F-1317-4019-BE6D-461AC9518C35  Sometimes something is better than nothing... but sometimes it's not and we're using it as an excuse to grow and improve with our fitness.  Trainer tough love - Identifying excuses versus reasons that are holding you back and how to change your fitness POV when it comes to the hard sessions! Let's Connect: IG: https://www.instagram.com/kindalboylefitness/  Email: Kindal@fitwomensweekly.com  YT: https://www.youtube.com/@Fit-Womens-Weekly  TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@trainerkindal 

Join me for a break down of the Epilogue of Midnight Sun, 'An Occasion', in which Alice predicts Netflix, Bella flashes her calf, and Lauren Mallory stinks... 'Breaking Down Bad Books' is a podcast analysing trashy bestsellers from a literary perspective. Currently breaking down Stephenie Meyer's Midnight Sun - a re-purposing of Twilight from Edward's POV.Sign up to be a patron at www.patreon.com/breakingdownbadbooks for access to exclusive bonus episodes breaking down Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets every week, as well as a back catalogue analysing Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker, Fifty Shades Freed, and The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner.Read along with me and let me know your thoughts on Instagram @breakingdownbadbooks or email me at breakingdownpod@gmail.com.Hosted by Nathan Brown, who you can find on Instagram @nathanbrown90 or YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@nathanpatrickbrown. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/breaking-down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before working with MEDDICC, Microlise's sales forecast accuracy sat at 25%. Today it's 85%.In this episode, MEDDICC CEO Andy Whyte sits down with Mike Blackburn, CRO at Microlise, to find out what actually changed. Not just the numbers, but the language, the culture, and the mindset that comes with knowing your forecast is real.Mike shares how he went from dismissing MEDDIC when he first encountered it to becoming one of its biggest advocates, and what it took to embed it across a GTM team in a way that actually stuck.You'll learn:✅ Why Mike resisted MEDDIC early in his career and what changed his mind✅ How Microlise used MEDDPICC as a common language across the full GTM team✅ What great deal reviews actually look like vs the ones that are just concealing weaknesses✅ How to identify and test a true Champion✅ What it takes to stand out early in a sales career

This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.A debut romcom inspired by Bollywood, built around one of the most delicious twists on fake dating you'll ever read — fake NOT dating. If you love big Indian weddings, chaotic families, and slow-burn tension between two people who desperately want each other but have to pretend they've never met, this episode is your sign to add Leave and Come Back to your TBR immediately.Debut author Lavanya Lakshmi joins the show to talk about her journey from Twilight fanfiction to landing a publishing deal, the Bollywood film that inspired her novel, and why she made the bold choice to get her characters together at the start of the book. We also dig into her reading life and the books she returns to again and again — including a romance she calls her holy grail.

We are breaking down the entire short-list and ranking, review, and digging into the 2026 Nebula Novel nominees from worst to best. We dive deep into the writing styles, the structure, the highs, the frustratingly bad endings, and reveal exactly who took home the final trophy. Are these books actually masterclasses in modern sci-fi and fantasy, or did the hype train leave the tracks?  Here is our definitive 2026 Nebula breakdown:  7. Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor  You should read it if: You love deep-dives into African culture, Ibo and Yoruba roots, and tech concepts like futuristic exoskeleton legs. You shouldn't read it if: You require a persistent central conflict, cohesive subplots, or a "story-within-a-story" that actually goes somewhere. 6. Wearing the Lion by John Wiswell You should read it if: You want a cozy Hercules retelling where Hera calls Zeus a "dipshit" and Heracles tries to befriend mythological monsters instead of fighting them. You shouldn't read it if: You get annoyed by overly preachy or cloying endings, repetitive quest structures, or confusing second-person POV shifts. 5. Katabasis by R. F. Kuang  You should read it if: You are obsessed with dark academia themes, the dangers of academic flow states, and complex, highly allusional world-building. You shouldn't read it if: You need to deeply connect with your protagonists or get easily annoyed by writing that feels a little too self involved. 4. When We Were Real by Daryl Gregory You should read it if: You love quick, humorous POV switches, AGI, simulation theory, and brain emulation concepts. You shouldn't read it if: You are looking for a groundbreaking, deeply unique masterpiece—this one is cute, but a bit unspecial. 3. Sour Cherry by Natalia Theodoridou You should read it if: You like heavy foreshadowing, experimental voice-switching (shifting to 2nd person), and intense meta-narratives. You shouldn't read it if: You hate a massive buildup that doesn't actually come together or stick the landing at the end. 1. (TIED) The Incandescent by Emily Tesh You should read it if: You want adult-oriented cozy fantasy in a magic boarding school featuring a workaholic, middle-aged bisexual teacher and casual, biscuit-eating printer demons. You shouldn't read it if: A rushed, abrupt ending with a thin villain motivation is going to completely sour your overall enjoyment of a great setup. 1. (TIED & WINNER) The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones You should read it if: You want a beautifully written, highly literary Native American Blackfoot vampire revenge story set in the brutal landscape of the American West. You shouldn't read it if: You get bored by a monotonous middle section where the central premise loses steam and repeats itself. No spoilers anywhere in this episode. Join the Hugonauts book club on discord Or you can watch our episodes on YouTube if you prefer video All the books, plus timestamps: 00:00 Intro  00:46 Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor  02:26 Wearing the Lion by John Wiswell  05:29 Katabasis by R. F. Kuang  09:30 When We Were Real by Daryl Gregory  12:57 Sour Cherry by Natalia Theodoridou  16:30 The Incandescent by Emily Tesh  20:08 The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones

Identity maxxing is taking over Instagram right now and I'm here for it. We are getting thrown so much content these days, that you need something to help you stand out from everyone else. Because we don't want to simply blend in, we want to create content that resonates and connects with our audience. This looks like sharing pieces of you (aka your identity) that other people can connect with so they see themselves and stop, thinking “wait, that's me!” If you're struggling with low views or you just want to stop the scroll, I have tons of examples (linked below!) to help you start owning your identity on Instagram.In this episode we'll be covering:What is “identity maxxing" and how to start using it when you create content for Instagram.How identity influences connections online and in person, and how our identity goes beyond simple demographics.Discussing identity based content hooks to call out our audience and increase engagement.How the Instagram algorithm serves content based on your specific identity and tastes. Multiple content examples and POV ideas for identity maxxing your posts.Featured content in this episode:Noellebybee: Rules I have for myselfLittlebugtogs: The library books I borrowedArthousecharlotte: I sell original local art in Charlotte, NCTaylorjackzen: Making dinner for my familyThe_intuition_dietitian: Convenience eaterWelltraveledchild: New non-stop international flightsPrestonkonrad: Simple and lux table upgradesShannonmckinstrie: Identity MaxxingRecommended episodes:Episode 103: Hot Take: We're Following Accounts Where We See a Reflection of OurselvesEpisode 110: Become More Memorable When You Stop Overthinking and Start RepeatingEpisode 111: It's How You Fill in the Blanks That Makes the Hook Unique to YouEpisode 117: How to Start Making Money Without Fancy FunnelsSend a message!If you use the send a message option above, be sure to include your email address if you would like a reply! (Please allow 3-5 business days for a response)Join me in the Reels Lab!Love this conversation? Make sure to follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode.Connect with me on Instagram!

Nearly every American hospital has at least one physician advisor.So, how does the physician advisor at your facility measure up? We reached out to longtime physician advisor Dr. Juliet Ugarte Hopkins to address this issue in her capacity as the special guest for the upcoming live edition of the popular Talk Ten Tuesday broadcast.According to Dr. Ugarte Hopkins, also the chief medical officer for Phoenix Medical Management, “physician advisors should be involved in far more (activities) than secondary status reviews and peer-to-peer calls.”To learn more, register now to secure your seat at the table during the next live edition of Talk Ten Tuesday, coming up at 10 a.m. EST on Tuesday, June 16.Other well-known subject-matter experts will also join the broadcast with more news to report, including the following:• Part II: Coding and AI Senior healthcare analyst Frank Cohen, continues with Part 2 in his three-part series on coding and artificial intelligence.• POV: Penny Jefferson, cohost of Talk Ten Tuesdays, will share her point of view (POV) during the broadcast.• The Coding Report: Deanna Peterson, who will substitute for Christine Geiger, will report on the latest coding news.

Ever notice how the harder you push your perspective on someone, the harder they push back? Turns out that's actually not a you problem or a them problem — that's a UNIVERSAL LAW running the show.This week we're breaking down the Law of Bubbles (aka the law of balanced perceptions): why digging your heels in always creates the opposite reaction, why the most "responsible" households produce the most "reckless" kid, and why yelling about politics/religion/whatever has never once changed anyone's mind.Plus — the actual Source-level fix that gets people to see ur POV without the fight. This one's a game changer for your relationships, home life, work life, basically your entire world when dealing with other people.If this one hit different, do the thing — rate, review, and send this to the person in your life who NEEDS to hear it (you know who

Loghan Paylor (MFA'20) didn't set out to win CBC's Canada Reads competition. They were just trying to write the book they needed to write. In this episode, the author of The Cure for Drowning—winner of Canada Reads 2026, Giller Prize longlistee, and Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize finalist—opens up about non-linear creative processes, writing queer and trans characters with care, the pros and cons of an MFA, and why the best writing advice has nothing to do with aesthetic morning routines.Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:TranscriptContact CarolContact JeevanFrom Here ForwardPodium Podcast CompanyLoghan PaylorCanada ReadsLearn more about the UBC MFA in Creative Writing (00:00) - Introduction (01:42) - Meet Loghan Paylor (02:26) - Canada Reads whirlwind (03:02) - Publicity, introversion, and support (04:22) - The “gap” that wasn't: writing life between milestones (05:29) - Favourite passages and hard-won scenes (06:44) - The Post-it drafting method (08:27) - Finding your process (and ignoring aesthetics) (11:18) - Old drafts, saved folders, and ideas that return (13:18) - Characters, POV, and writing identity (14:52) - Writing Ontario: memory, place, and research accuracy (17:11) - Nature and climate grief (18:17) - Bookworm Games and creative balance (20:14) - Reading influences (21:16) - UBC MFA and becoming a professional writer (24:44) - Advice for emerging writers (27:26) - Reader messages and impact (29:14) - Reviews and boundaries (30:16) - Conclusion

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss episodes four and five of season three, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. After Sirius Black's break in, the air in the castle in intense. Harry plays a quidditch match against Hufflepuff where he sees dementors and the Grimm. He gets the Marauder's map and goes to Hogsmeade where he learns the truth about Sirius. Episode five follows the Marauders at Hogwarts. We watch their relationships grow and develop, and how they go off into the world. We spend the last few minutes from Peter Pettigrew's point of view as he betrays James and Lily. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:·      1:35 Quick recap and the tense atmosphere at Hogwarts. After Sirius broke into Hogwarts, the air in the castle is tense. There's no telling where Sirius could be now, and the illusion of Hogwarts' safety is broken. Snape teaches DADA in Lupin's absence, his first lesson being werewolves. How interesting…·      18:07 Gryffindor vs. Hufflepuff. This is the most intense quidditch match to date. Harry and Cedric are battling for the snitch through the impossible storm and cold. Eventually, Harry sees the great Grimm appear in the clouds, and then the dementors flying through the air. He falls from his broom and the screen fades to black.·      32:34 Harry recovers in the hospital wing. He slowly comes to with his team all around him. They bring him the remains of his Nimbus 2000. Lupin is his final visitor. Lupin offers Harry lessons to defend himself against dementors, who agrees. ·      34:45 The Three Broomsticks. Harry gets the Marauder's Map from Fred and George, and he immediately uses it to get into Hogsmeade. He overhears a conversation in the Three Broomsticks where he finds out that it was Sirius who betrayed his parents and got them killed. Harry returns to the castle furious, devastated, and confused. The episode ends with Hagrid telling the trio that Buckbeak has been set for trial. The last shot is Harry staring at the Map in his bed, reflecting on the awful day he has had.·      38:38 We open episode five with James Potter walking through the Hogwarts grounds. The first half of this episode should be spent with James, Sirius, Lupin, Peter, Lily, and Snape. They have a complex series of relationships that make a huge difference for the story to come.·      44:50 They all go off and live their happy lives. We see everyone go off and continue being great friends. However, the whispers of Voldemort are spreading, and soon the conflict arises. We'll take a closer look at the first war in later seasons, but we will visit the wreckage of the Potter's house yet again in this season. Instead of following Sirius afterward, we follow Peter and his guilt. We end this episode with Sirius and Peter's confrontation from Peter's POV. ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.comthepotterdiscussion.comNox

The JournalFeed podcast for the week of June 8-12, 2026.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 articles we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Tuesday's Spoon Feed:In this large national ED study, only 5.5% of patients presenting with atraumatic chest pain were diagnosed with one of seven predefined life-threatening conditions, with ACS accounting for most cases (4.5%).Wednesday's Spoon Feed:A large, multiyear retrospective cohort of adult trauma patients found those transported by private vehicle (POV) had lower odds of mortality and shorter length of stays than ground EMS.

It's a trip to Kentucky Kingdom — and the Curse of Coaster Radio strikes again. EB heads to Louisville with daughter Madeline, son Dean, and friends, only to find that Flying Fox, the brand-new family inverted coaster they were most excited to ride, is still under construction. No matter: Kentucky Kingdom's gorgeous new Discovery Meadow area more than makes up for it, and EB files a full walking tour from the carousel to Wind Chaser (née Storm Chaser) to Woodland Run and Lightning Run. Plus: Mike shares POV video breakdowns of two exciting new additions coming to Waldameer and Carowinds, listeners call in live from King's Dominion, Alton Towers, and — of all places — Vietnam, and Mike reveals that Coaster Radio is transcribing all 820 episodes into an AI archive History, finally, in one place.

Posloucháte Jedno procento Miloše Čermáka. Já jsem Miloš Čermák a moje jedno procento jsou dva centimetry na výšku a asi kilogram živé váhy. Jedno procento je taky podcast, kam si zvu zajímavé a zábavné hosty. Nebo prostě lidi, které mám rád či z různých důvodů obdivuju.Josef Veselka za poslední tři roky nikomu nezachránil život. Což je něco, co je v jeho životě zcela nezvyklé: předtím zachraňoval životy na denní bázi. Ne proto, že je superman nebo má mimořádné schopnosti. Ale protože je kardiolog. Zachraňování životů je něco, co kardiologové dělají běžně. Je to jejich práce. Josef Veselka tuhle práci miloval, a teď ji už tři roky nedělá, a nikoli proto, že si to tak vybral.Disclaimer: Josef Veselka je můj kamarád a známe se dlouho, a myslím i dobře. Nejsem nezaujatý novinář ani komentátor. Tohle je ostatně už pátý podcast za sedm let, který jsme spolu natočili. Ne proto, že bych mu chtěl dělat reklamu nebo propagaci, ani jedno nepotřebuje a nestojí o to. Ale protože se nám spolu dobře povídá.A taky proto, že Josef Veselka má vždycky co říct. Pořád je totiž vědec, a to ne ledajaký: před měsícem mu vyšla studie v The American Journal of Cardiology, a on je jejím prvním autorem. Týká se léku, který může změnit léčbu hypertrofické kardiomyopatie, tedy nemoci, v níž Veselka patří ke světové špičce.Zároveň je spisovatel. Právě vydal thriller Prezidentské konzilium, první díl tetralogie Správci systému. Je o tom, co se stane, když se kolem nemocného prezidenta sejdou chytré hlavy a každá sleduje jiné cíle, než se zdá. Veselka ví, o čem píše: v jednom prezidentském konzíliu, tom Havlově, sám seděl.  Ale pozor, prezident v románu není Havlem inspirovaný. Skoro by se dalo říct, že je charakterově na úplně druhém konci spektra. A vzorem pro Veselkovu postavu nebyl žádný z prezidentů, které Česko mělo. Je to postava komplexní, šokující... a víc neřeknu, protože už bych prozrazoval děj. Veselkova rada budoucím prezidentům mimochodem zní: nechtějte konzilium, chtějte jednoho fachmana.Mluvili jsme o tom, proč Josef Veselka ydržel v německé nemocnici jen čtyři měsíce, přestože tvrdil, že chce pracovat až do smrti. Proč? Třeba proto, že mu tam stokrát řekli, že je překvalifikovaný. Německé zdravotnictví popisuje jako excelovou tabulku, kde má každý své místo — a on byl to číslo v tabulce, které bliká červeně. Povídali jsme si i o tom, co cítil, když policie zatkla ředitele Motola, s nímž si patnáct let tykal, ale který smybolizoval nespravedlnost toho, že po několika dekádách v oboru odešel ze sálu, kde sám sebe vnímal jako nejvíc užitečného. Co tedy cítil? Byly to tři různé emoce a mezi nimi jen dny. Jaké emoce to byly? Poslouchejte.A konečně, mluvili jsme i o tom, proč se v Česku dá koupit lecos, ale špičková zdravotní péče ne, a proč je proto zdravotnictví tak cenná kořist pro politiky. Cennější než například České dráhy.Samozřejmě došlo na umělou inteligenci. Veselka napsal o své nemoci tři knihy a stovku odborných článků, a přesto říká, že v testu z vlastního oboru by ho ChatGPT porazil. Svému chatu říká Maxi a konzultuje s ním i vlastní zdraví. Pokud chcete v AI najít partnera, který vám bude pomáhat, a nikoli bojovat s vašimi lékaři, i to se v dnešní epizodě dozvíte.Připomínám: v pátek 19. června mám v Divadle v Řeznické první reprízu svého standupového speciálu. Hodně mi na tomhle materiálu záleží, nejen proto, že se ke standupu vracím zhruba p roční pauze, a je to osm let od mého posledního sólového speciálu. Ten se jmenoval Manželka mi slíbila černošku, a i o tom bude v Řeznické řeč.Těším se na vás, a lístky si můžete koupit na webu divadla. Odkaz najdete na mém webu Jedno procento. Ještě jednou díky. A teď už …… přeju příjemný a pohodový poslech.

We're back from the break room to discuss the second installment of this shitshow known as the Summer House Reunion.In Part 2, Shelly and I get into: WTF happened in that break room? Amanda and West's off-stage debrief sent chills down our spine. Baby voices. Fishing for reassurance. West coaching her like a PR handler. HUH??Is West Wilson a Companion Robot? The manchild said barely four sentences on stage, nodded along to Dara calling him out??, and then went home to yap with false BDE on his podcast. What IS West's strategy here?Amanda's post-Summer House reality check. Lost brand deals, a swimwear collab that's likely dunzo, and fully tied to a brand she said was never really fully invested in. What does the path "back" even look like — and does staying with West make it impossible?The Kyle and Amanda deep dive. Were they ever truly in love, or were they business partners who stayed together for the show? We unpack four years of no intimacy, the cheating admissions, Kyle's deflection Olympics, and what on earth did they think therapy was for?The "Carl's a Mess" ad moment. Was it harmless fun or did Amanda have a point? Also — did everyone forget about her Buffalo Wild Wings ad throwing shade at Kyle??? Because we didn't.Dara's speech. 10/10. No notes.What we need from Part 3: Andy asking Amanda and West to name what they actually like about each other. The Ben and Amanda Italy commentary that flew by way too fast. Jesse getting more airtime. Just a few things on our wishlist!We are SAT for Part 3 and cannot wait to see who gets asked back... filming starts next month! P.S. We get into convos like this inside POPCORN CLUB, my free monthly movie + TV debrief meetup. Next one is Weds June 10th at 11am EST to go IN on the three part Summer House Reunion. Come join us!Connect with Shelly:InstagramSocial media is fickle AF, but your community doesn't have to be. Life of the Party is a content strategy program that helps creative leaders own their growth, engagement, and joy online.  Walk away with a sustainable strategy to skyrocket the visibility of your biz, become known for your unique POV, and grow an online community stacked with the caliber of clients you've always dreamed of collabing with. Use code NOTES for $100Connect with Chelsea:

Join me for a break down of Chapter 29 of Midnight Sun, 'Inevitability', in which Bella wakes up in an apologetic mood, Renee cleans the fridge, and Edward lays the groundwork for a messy breakup.... 'Breaking Down Bad Books' is a podcast analysing trashy bestsellers from a literary perspective. Currently breaking down Stephenie Meyer's Midnight Sun - a re-purposing of Twilight from Edward's POV.Sign up to be a patron at www.patreon.com/breakingdownbadbooks for access to exclusive bonus episodes breaking down Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets every week, as well as a back catalogue analysing Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker, Fifty Shades Freed, and The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner.Read along with me and let me know your thoughts on Instagram @breakingdownbadbooks or email me at breakingdownpod@gmail.com.Hosted by Nathan Brown, who you can find on Instagram @nathanbrown90 or YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@nathanpatrickbrown. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/breaking-down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rewind to 11–17 June 2006, when Google officially became a verb, Nelly Furtado completed her glow-up from folk-pop darling to dancefloor queen and Pixar convinced an entire generation that a talking race car could have emotional depth.

This week we find out that Duke "The Dumpster" is a piece of trash, Ryback defends CM Punk, and our show sucks so much that we get offers for promotion weekly.  ODM talks about a POV movie, which got The Professor all wound up, until he really understood what that means.  Also this week:   - News - This week in TNA, AEW, and WWE - Bring it to the Table - This week in the Monday Night Wars - Movie of the week: Go

Proč je audit pro ekonomiku podobně důležitý jako STK pro bezpečnost silničního provozu? Proč je nový zákon o účetnictví tak zásadní a co na něm auditorům vadí? Povídali jsme si s prezidentem Komory auditorů ČR Ladislavem Mejzlíkem.Tento díl podcastu Na vlně podnikání moderuje Petr Kain, šéfredaktor týdeníku Ekonom.

There's a quiet battle taking place, with no field hospitals for the sick and wounded, and no bloodshed.But the stakes are high, and the losses are unforgiving.It's the battle of algorithms.Employed by both payers and providers, the ultimate prize: money, in the form of reimbursement from submitted claims for medical care. Payers deny and recoup. Providers bill as margins shrink.During the next live edition of the ever-popular Talk Ten Tuesdays broadcast, senior healthcare analyst Frank Cohen, himself a veteran of algorithmic warfare, will escort you behind the front lines and into war rooms, so that you will have a better understanding of what is contributing to rising medical costs. Cohen's three-part article series on ICD10monitor.com begins this coming Tuesday.Other well-known subject-matter experts will also join the broadcast with more news to report, including the following:• POV: Penny Jefferson, cohost of Talk Ten Tuesday, will share her point of view (POV) during the broadcast.• CDI Report: Cheryl Ericson will provide an update on all things clinical documentation integrity (CDI).• The Coding Report: Christine Geiger will report on the latest coding news.

In the latest installment of SJ's Video Weltanschauung, Dimitri and Khalid dissect the Silent Majority's cinematic counterattack on early ‘70s San Francisco Bay Area leftism: “Dirty Harry” and its four sequels. Topics include: “Dirty Harry” as the ur-text of modern American cop dramas/action movies, the Bay Area counterculture from the POV of the pig, Harry's implied neurodivergence (shades of Cobra), the new Criminal Subject who's Just That Evil and cannot be bargained with or understood, New Hollywood fashlord John Milius, the PTK'd Vietnam Vet undertones of the first three films, the SLA-inspired villains of “The Enforcer”, the triumph of political amnesia during the Reagan Years, Ronnie quoting Harry's “Go ahead, make my day!” line in a fight over welfare cuts, the sinister Spectacle-Secrecy dialectic, and much more… For access to full-length premium SJ episodes, upcoming installments of DEMON FORCES, and the Grotto of Truth Discord, subscribe at https://patreon.com/subliminaljihad.

Jack discusses the JPJ contract extension rumors, the latest on Brendan Sorsby, his personal POV on the Morgan Wallen chaos, and more! Make sure to follow us on all platforms to keep listening to our Steelers analysis! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2X4xxKryrcuQowgv61L0X1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bleav-in-steelers/id1485137299 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-bleav-in-steelers-52369965/ TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Podcasts/Bleav-in-Steelers-p1264828/?topicId=545505812 Jack's X: https://x.com/imjackonthecall Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stand-up comedian and ‘Gangster Chef' Jourdain Fisher joins the show this week to discuss POV videos, the Love Island Cancellations, and what constitutes a ‘serious relationship.' Check out Jourdain's new special “Bits & Pieces” on YouTube starting June 23rd! Hey, Comedy Lovers! ✤ Welcome to "Ian Lara" ⭐ All advice is bad advice, please do adult things and put this podcast on in the background.

Your phone is a broadcast studio and you don't need a traditional podcast to build a brand. I break down why the scheduled, RSS-dependent podcast model is legacy thinking, how I get leads from ChatGPT and Gemini without spending a dollar on ads, and why organic content is still the highest-leverage move in your business.Timestamps:(0:00) Your phone is a broadcast studio. The permission to publish has always existed — what changed is that the audience is there now.(0:43) What even is a "show" anymore? The concept of a scheduled, RSS-dependent podcast is legacy thinking.(1:16) What to ask for when you're a guest on a podcast — or paying for a spot.

THE ULTIMATE 1980s INDIE HORROR CLASSIC REWATCH! The Evil Dead (1981) Full Movie Reaction & Review with Andrew Gordon and Paige Kimsey! As supernatural horror, cabin-in-the-woods thrillers, and iconic gore masterpieces continue to dominate pop culture retrospectives, we are heading deep into the Tennessee mountains to face Sam Raimi's legendary directorial debut that launched an entire franchise. Check out the DC Studios: Showcase Podcast HERE https://app.magellan.ai/listen_links/... The Evil Dead Full Movie Uncut Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ In this movie review and reaction, Andrew and Paige brave a blood-soaked journey fueled by demonic entities and unforgettable terror. We unpack the performances of Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams, Ellen Sandweiss as Cheryl, Betsy Baker as Linda, Hal Delrich as Scott, and Sarah York as Shelly. Our hosts react to every visceral visual trick, gore sequence, and masterful camera angle this low-budget classic throws at us. We break down the woods POV shots, the discovery of Sam Raimi's signature Oldsmobile Delta 88, and the basement tape recorder recitation of the Naturon Demonto. Paige and Andrew lose their minds over Cheryl's transformation, the shocking pencil-in-the-ankle injury, the fireplace hand-dismemberment, Linda's haunting laugh, the grotesque stop-motion finale, and the iconic final jump-scare shot. We unpack why this film remains a technical triumph of independent cinema. Drop your thoughts in the comments below! Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Agor711 Follow Paige Kimsey https://www.instagram.com/paige.popcorn?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00) Chris and Andy talk about the latest media shake ups at 60 Minutes before discussing what movies like ‘Backrooms' and ‘Obsession' might say about TV's own need for fresh voices (09:33). Then they play a ‘Star City' inspired game (18:55) about alternate POV spinoffs. Later, they break down the latest episode of ‘Widow's Bay' (30:19), check in on ‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed' (46:11), and share their thoughts on the penultimate episode of ‘Top Chef' season 23 (01:07:04). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Stefano Sanchez Additional Video Supervision: Sarah Reddy Order and it will come. Like today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your blog will never earn an audience. Ever. That's not me — that's Melissa Rosenthal, who ran the SEO content engine at ClickUp, built media at BuzzFeed and Cheddar, and is now co-founder of Outlever building the playbook that replaces it. In this episode, Melissa makes the case that the SEO blog era is collapsing in real time, that one strategic LinkedIn poster will out-perform 150 employees doing employee advocacy, and that while every other B2B operator is betting on AI, she's betting on humans — and using AI to do it. She's also dogfooding the entire thesis with her new publication, The State of Brand, which hit a million unique views in three weeks.   What you'll learn • Why the SEO blog was a 'slot machine' — and what survives the AI search collapse • The two-month consistency rule that separates real owned media from content theater • Why one strategic LinkedIn poster beats 150 employees doing employee advocacy • The one-to-one distribution playbook replacing mass organic traffic • How Melissa's State of Brand publication converts at ~40% to demo on banner ads (yes, banner ads) • Why product parity is now enough to beat 15-year incumbents — if your brand, service, and POV are sharper   Connect Melissa Rosenthal on LinkedIn The State of Brand Outlever Marketing Trends   Chapters • 0:00   The SEO blog era is over • 1:30   What's lighting Melissa up: State of Brand hits 1M views in 3 weeks • 4:30   BuzzFeed → Cheddar → ClickUp: why B2B needs B2C instincts • 7:33   Why Outlever built its own publication (and dogfooded the thesis) • 13:00  How to make B2B content go viral without AI slop • 18:50  Quality vs quantity: the false binary killing content teams • 22:14  Why one strategic poster beats 150 employees • 25:37  The two-month consistency rule • 26:33  'Your blog will never earn an audience' • 30:17  Everyone says video-first. She's going text-first. • 32:24  Melissa is excited about banner ads (yes, really) • 37:00  'Figma should be a little worried' • 40:04  You don't need a better product to beat a 15-year incumbent • 43:14  Betting on humans while everyone else bets on AI • 53:44  $50B incumbents can be beaten in 18 months   ----Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is a female umpire the reason a big-deal tennis player lost his match? He certainly thought so. A famous 'boy mom' has insisted she only want her sons to marry women with ‘dead mothers’ and everyone’s just a little disturbed. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media What is the correct response to 'actually, we’ve met'? Your hosts do not agree. And, why doesn’t anyone know what POV means? Oh, and just throwing it out there: An argument for why women should not be allowed to write books. Obviously. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: The Married People Claiming 'Hot Divorce Energy' Listen: Don’t Go To Uni, Baby Doll Dresses & The World’s Coolest Wedding Hat Listen: Reading-Gap Relationships & The 'Daddy' Of It All Listen: What We Wish We'd Never Written On The Internet Listen: A Woman Got Pregnant & ‘Betrayed Us All’ Listen: The One Big Lie Blown Up By The Kylie Doco Listen: Bed Shaming & A Terrible Excuse To Skip Your Son’s Wedding Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see Mamamia Out Loud on Apple What to read: 'The world is choosing daughters, but here is my case for the "boy mum".' Mia Freedman: "Your son growing up will feel like the slowest break up you've ever known." Trad wife drama and Anne Hathaway: Everything you need to know about the most divisive book of 2026. A New York heiress thought her marriage was solid. Then a stranger left a voicemail. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Q&A episode, authors Anna Mercier and Lyssa Mia Smith answer YOUR questions. How do you transition from a sparkling, perfect draft to a blank page? When is the right time to quit writing? When do you give the love interest a POV?Join the Turning to Story Substack

Let's talk about the lyrics to this one first. Tom goes on to say “You don't have a lot of room to write a story in a song. So you have to be economical with your lines.” and we've remarked on that on so many occasions with Tom's story songs - he usually gives us brief flashes of narrative before either zooming out, changing the POV or switching to a characters thoughts rather than their actions. This one is a pretty tight, compact three act play though and Tom's economy works really well.Song : https://youtu.be/OGWiNlHXiYQADDITIONAL LINKSJudge Timbers' tutorial: https://youtu.be/PwACALHy878Don't forget to follow me on social media, like, subscribe, and please, leave a rating if you like the show.Follow: https://linktr.ee/tompettyprojectListen: https://pod.link/1580769475All music, including the theme song, provided by my very best friend Randy Woods. Check him out at https://www.randywoodsband.comA special thanks to Paul Zollo. Without his book, "Conversations with Tom Petty", this podcast wouldn't be nearly as much fun to research.The Tom Petty Project is not affiliated with the Tom Petty estate in any way.Producer: Kevin BrownExecutive Producers: Paul Roberts, Steve UrsellSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-tom-petty-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me for a break down of Chapter 28 of Midnight Sun, 'Three Conversations', in which there are more like seven conversations, Edward broods for a change, and Renee seems like a lot... 'Breaking Down Bad Books' is a podcast analysing trashy bestsellers from a literary perspective. Currently breaking down Stephenie Meyer's Midnight Sun - a re-purposing of Twilight from Edward's POV.Sign up to be a patron at www.patreon.com/breakingdownbadbooks for access to exclusive bonus episodes breaking down Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets every week, as well as a back catalogue analysing Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker, Fifty Shades Freed, and The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner.Read along with me and let me know your thoughts on Instagram @breakingdownbadbooks or email me at breakingdownpod@gmail.com.Hosted by Nathan Brown, who you can find on Instagram @nathanbrown90 or YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@nathanpatrickbrown. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/breaking-down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Xanthe Appleyard and I are BACK for May's State of the Internet debrief, where we try to make sense of WTF is going on in the internet each month.Today's report includes:Spotify's AI-generated podcast announcement  — what does this mean for podcast hosts? Why do tech CEOs feel SO out of touch with these decisions? Plus why reading T&C's is IMPERATIVE these days and what to do with this info.Hot Chef Threads drama — IYKYK, and if you don't, we'll explain. Do we "owe" our audiences anything after we make our personal lives very public? Is it okay to paywall your vulnerability? How can we be more mindful of the dynamic we play in our online communities?The Met Gala x tech billionaires funding the arts — is this a good or bad thing in the long-run? Why are tech bros so obsessed with inserting themselves in fashion right now? What amount of money makes people bend on their morals/values and why?Everlane gets bought up by SHEIN  — WTF. Period.We discuss everything through the lens of online leadership, digital behavior, and modern philosophy. You'll leave with clear takeaways to move forward with, as well as a deeper understanding of how these topics are already impacting the conversations you're leading, online and off. The internet is chaos — we'll help you make sense of it from our corner of it all.Connect with Xanthe:InstagramLove You To The Core PodcastLife of the Party  — enrolling right now! Use code NOTES for $100 off!Links to all offers, including Leisure Ethic Planner, Content Planner, Social Life membership and moreSocial media is fickle AF, but your community doesn't have to be. Life of the Party is a content strategy program that helps creative leaders own their growth, engagement, and joy online.  Walk away with a sustainable strategy to skyrocket the visibility of your biz, become known for your unique POV, and grow an online community stacked with the caliber of clients you've always dreamed of collabing with. Use code NOTES for $100Connect with Chelsea:

“F*** off, Jason. You don't even have memories.”We return to Camp Half-Blood and kick off The Heroes of Olympus series. Is it as bad as the fandom says? Let's find out! Other topics include a too-rigid POV structure, being in the wrong character's POV for certain events, the problem with amnesia, missing chapter times, DJ learning about the new series, the cringe of “not being like other girls,” Leo being the most realistic fictional 15-year-old-boy of all time, and love for Couch Hedge. Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death by fire, kidnapping, memory loss, child death, and murder. Spoilers for The Heroes of Olympus, The Kane Chronicles, and Invincible.Check out Darien's full European Trip Report on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyGet you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merchFind us on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

Crack open a Loverboy. We have lots to discuss. We get into the hard-hitting journalism, asking questions like:WTF is Amanda Batula's plan post-Summer House?Is West Wilson a Companion Robot?How did Ciara miss NO BEATS the entire episode?What did Jesse Soloman know?Are Sabrina and Dara more calculated than we think, or sweetie pies?Can we have a spinoff of just Ciara, KJ, and Mia called Pool House?Why is no one making a bigger deal of the Ben wanting to bang Amanda in Italy commentary?We wrap with our favorite lines from the show and what answers we need in Part 2 & 3. Also, can we wish that Andy would ask Amanda and West to name all the things they love about each other? Girls can dream!Connect with Shelly:InstagramSocial media is fickle AF, but your community doesn't have to be. Life of the Party is a content strategy program that helps creative leaders own their growth, engagement, and joy online.  Walk away with a sustainable strategy to skyrocket the visibility of your biz, become known for your unique POV, and grow an online community stacked with the caliber of clients you've always dreamed of collabing with. Use code NOTES for $100Let's connect!

Eric and Lauren dive into one of the biggest debates in the Disney fan community: should you spoil upcoming attractions before your vacation, or go in completely blind? From ride POV videos and vlog coverage to hotel walkthroughs and foodie recommendations, they unpack when spoilers help and when they ruin the magic. Then, they take a spoiler-free look at Walt Disney World's newest additions, including the Muppets takeover of Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster, Bluey's debut at Animal Kingdom, and the reimagined Animation Courtyard at Hollywood Studios. HIGHLIGHTS Disney fans debate whether ride POV videos enhance vacations or ruin the surprise The new Muppets-themed Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster officially opens at Hollywood Studios Bluey and Bingo arrive at Disney's Animal Kingdom with a new interactive experience Animation Courtyard gets a major refresh with Disney history Easter eggs and walkaround characters New entertainment offerings debut across Walt Disney World for “Cool Kids Summer” Eric and Lauren break down the pros and cons of Disney spoilers before a big trip Why hotel and resort walkthrough videos may actually improve your vacation planning The internet reacts to the Muppets coaster retheme and whether younger fans will embrace it First impressions of Bluey's Animal Kingdom experience and why fans are already divided For this episode's full show notes, ⁠click here⁠. HOSTS Eric Hersey – X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@erichersey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@erichersey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lauren Hersey – X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@laurenhersey2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lauren_hersey_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW – DIS & HERS Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DisAndHers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@disandhers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@disandhers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dis and Hers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dis & Hers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW – JIM HILL MEDIA Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JimHillMediaNews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JimHillMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JimHillMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/JimHillMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited & Produced by Eric Hersey – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strong Minded Agency⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠reach out today.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

K, grab your glass of red and come sit. We need to talk about AI.The discourse has been rampant the last few months: vibe-coding, Claude Cowork, agentic AI, OpenAI and partnering with the Department of War, AI psychosis, custom dashboards, apps, and GPTs...We are FLOODED with info right now, and instead of leading with curiosity, social media has become a 360 slam-dunk fest on who's right or wrong. When the internet is filled with black and white thinking, name-calling, and passive aggressive posts... I can't help but wonder: isn't this what led to the surge of AI in the first place? Did the AI boom happen due to a lack of communication, conflict resolution, and critical thinking skills?Why would people turn to a robot instead of a human to ask questions about business, life and love? Why aren't we hiring real people right now, even when we know it's the "right" thing to do? What's the point of moving at lightning speed? Where is this all taking us?These are all the questions I ask today, from both sides of the debate. I was a Power User not too long ago, and am currently on an "AI cleanse". I share how one long afternoon with a custom GPT and one too many prompts led me to this point...As usual, no final answers here. Just observations, thoughts, questions, and ideas for how we can stop pieing each other in the face about AI and instead, build a bridge with curiosity, imagination, stories and some good ole fashioned empathy.I can't wait to hear your thoughts!People mentioned in this ep:Ximena - everyone's favorite Mexican Eco-PhilosopherKP Pilley - Editorial Strategist & 9-Grid ExtraordinaireXanthe Appleyard & Social LifeSocial media is fickle AF, but your community doesn't have to be. Life of the Party is a content strategy program that helps creative leaders own their growth, engagement, and joy online.  Walk away with a sustainable strategy to skyrocket the visibility of your biz, become known for your unique POV, and grow an online community stacked with the caliber of clients you've always dreamed of collabing with. Use code NOTES for $100Let's connect!

Most fiction writers are making at least one of these point of view mistakes. Find out which one could be hiding in your draft.You know that feeling when a scene isn't quite working, but you can't put your finger on why? Your pacing, dialogue, and structure all seem fine. And yet something is still off. Nine times out of ten, the culprit is POV.In this episode, I'm walking you through the five most common point of view mistakes, what each one looks like on the page, why it pulls readers out of your story, and what to do if a POV mistake is hiding in your draft. The good news? It has nothing to do with your talent as a writer. I see these mistakes in the strongest of manuscripts. And every single one is fixable.This is what I talk about: [02:27] Why head-hopping feels so disorienting to readers, and the simple scene-level rule that instantly creates cleaner, stronger POV. [07:11] The subtle "omniscience leak" that happens when your POV character knows things they realistically couldn't know in the moment.[11:42] Why a POV character who only reports action—with no thought, reaction, or internal stakes—leaves readers feeling disconnected.[17:13] How info-dumping and backstory disguised as thoughts can make scenes feel unnatural instead of emotionally immersive.[22:00] The subtle voice drift that makes your POV character slowly stop sounding like themselves, and why this is the hardest mistake to catch.These mistakes are fixable. Every single one. And once you know what to look for, you can write fiction so immersive that readers forget the real world exists until they reach the final page of your book. If that's the kind of story you want to write, this episode is for you. 

Hannah and Lamorne recap the second of a two-part episode arc that aired back to back in 2016. Hannah reminisces about filming the bachelorette POV and smashing a breadmaker, while Lamorne tells a story about an ill-timed contact high. Follow @TheMessAroundPod on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.Rate The Mess Around on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.