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In this Margin Notes episode of the #amwriting podcast, host Jennie Nash talks with book coach and author Stuart Wakefield about approaching marketing as a creative project by making joyful “artifacts” that expand a story world rather than simply asking readers to buy a book. Wakefield shares his creative background, a past period when his creative practice stopped, and how he now immerses himself in projects tied to his latest novel, All Hands on Dick, set in 1956 aboard the cruise ship SS Celestial. Stuart describes the book's comedic, queer, mid-century influences and its characters, explains creating items like a 3D-printed ocean liner and a hand-cut 10-inch vinyl record featuring AI-assisted big band songs, and discusses building an animated music video. Nash also previews upcoming episodes with Wakefield on using the Blueprint method to develop a series, as he launches his trilogy A Gay Odysea.#AmWriting is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Connect with Stuart* Visit his book coaching site* Read his books* Watch his music videoTranscriptJennie: [00:00:00] Hi, I'm Jennie Nash, and you're listening to the #amwriting podcast, the place where we help writers of all kinds play big in your writing life, love the process, and stick with it long enough to finish what matters most. Hi, everyone. This is Margin Notes, the part of the podcast where we're talking about the big decisions writers face in their work or creative lives.I'm here today to talk with Stuart Wakefield about making marketing a creative project. And you've heard from Stuart before. He has coached on the podcast, and we'll link to that episode in the show notes. He also will be in episodes to come, which we'll talk about in a moment, and Stuart is a fascinating individual who's had a long career in all kinds of things, including TV writing, playwriting, a long stint in IT.What? [00:01:00] And, and now Stuart works with me at Author Accelerator, and he runs his own book coaching business at thebookcoach.co. Welcome, Stuart.Stuart: Thank you for having me, Jennie. I'm really excited to talk to you today.Jennie: I'm excited too. This is such a, such a interesting topic. So the reason this came up is that Stuart launched a new book, which he'll tell you about in a moment, which is part of a series, which he'll tell you about in a moment, and I started seeing out on social media just all this really fun content that he was producing.And obviously then I would get to talk to him at work, and I- he just would have so much joy, and then he would say, “Oh, let me show you this other thing.” And when I talk about fun content, I'm talking about, like, music videos, cartoons, animated [00:02:00] little shorts. He wrote a song. He, he's writing a music video. He 3D printed a ship.He printed a vinyl record. I mean, it's bonkers. And so I just wanted to dig into this about what are you doing, and why is it creating so much joy, and what can we learn from it? So that's what we're here to talk about.Stuart: Oh, oh, oh. Right. Okay. So, so in, in my creative practice, I have always enjoyed... You know, I started acting when I was five, um, so I've always been in kind of around the theater, even when my kind of IT career and project management career was all kind of going on.So I've always enjoyed that. I, um, started a, a- A degree in fashion design. Um, after a year at art college, I, you know, carried on acting and then had a break in 2003. Uh, if I'm really honest with you, I had a breakdown and- Yeah ... m- [00:03:00] my creative practice just stopped. And about six years later in 2009, I started writing.And you know, I've always been a creative person, and I've always been a storyteller, and I tend, but I tend to do it in a very short, concise way. So the shortest piece of fiction I've sold was 50 words.Jennie: That's short.Stuart: Right. Okay. So I, um- Have had like a, a side art project. It's called The Queer Historian of Emotional Truths.Um, and there is a website that sits with that, and the idea is that the queer historian has found artifacts, um, and he is curating those and sharing those on the website, and they might be voicemails, they might be found photos, found objects. And when I got my... So I really love that kind of very small to- storytelling, those, those really poignant moments, [00:04:00] as opposed to great big, long stories.Um, I recently s- sold a story to Divine Femins- Feminine Publishing as well, um, which is again, it's cozy sci-fi, but it's very much the small kind of human moments.Jennie: Right.Stuart: And I found that after writing this book, I became so invested in the world that I wanted to do small art projects that kind of lived within that world.So that's where this has come from. I, I don't see it as marketing. I see it as telling those smaller stories within that wider world that really convey the joy that not only have I got from writing that, that work, but I think lives on after the reader closes and reads that last, that last page and then closes the book.Jennie: Well, this is why it's so exciting and inspiring to me, because so often when writers talk about marketing or think about marketing, they're thinking [00:05:00] about, “Buy my book. Buy my book. Buy my book,” and that's not at all where you're coming from. I suspect... Well, with this current project, it's, it's brand new, but I suspect that that's where it's gonna go, right?That it's impossible to imagine sh- that you're gonna share all these creative acts and artifacts and not get people... I was gonna say on board, but that's gonna be like- The, it's a- ItStuart: is set follow... It's set on board a, a ocean liner. Right. So on, on board is great.Jennie: Right? Like the, how could those two things not happen?That, I guess what I'm getting at is I, I often think that the results people want don't usually come from the path that they think is gonna get them there. Right. The results come from doing the work you love, writing the story you want, and in your case, making this a creative project. Do you- Yes ... do you think that's [00:06:00] true?Stuart: Yeah. You know, very much so, and I was discussing this with a marketing book coach, uh, Rebecca Grogan.Jennie: Mm-hmm.Stuart: Highly recommend her to any romance writer. So that's beckythebookcoach.com, and, you know, we got talking about creative projects and how much I don't really like marketing. I always thought it was a very British thing not to like marketing, but the more and more US writers I, I meet and fellow coaches, again, you know, marketing can feel like something unsavory.Jennie: RightStuart: And what I really want to do is show people these cool things I've made and invite them very much into the world. Because what I do in any of my creative writing projects, I have objects that represent what I'm writing on my desk. So, um, I have a book that's set in 1907, so I got [00:07:00] artifacts from, from that time.I have a book that's set, well hopefully coming out in a few months, which is, uh, set in Madrid in 1958, and one of the characters works in a print shop. So I have wooden blocks, wooden printing blocks that spell out this character's names. So-Jennie: Oh,Stuart: that'sJennie: so cool.Stuart: So as I switch from project to project, I bring those things and put those onto my desk, and I just find it helps me get into that head space-Jennie: YeahStuart: and that emotional connection.Jennie: Yeah.Stuart: So because I still have a, a very strong emotional connection to what it is that I've just published, and I know there are two more books coming, I really wanted to sit and kind of immerse myself in that world. And the first object I created was this 3D printed ocean liner, because that has what has been sitting on my desk while I've been writing this first book.Jennie: So when you say you 3D printed it, how did you go about [00:08:00] that?Stuart: Okay, so I-Jennie: Oh, and, and let's just describe, since people can't see it. It's, it's about like eight inches, 10 inches? Uh, yeah, yeah. So- And it's... Is it made of plastic?Stuart: Yeah. So it's 3D printed, uh, so it's kind of a, a resinous kind of plastic that's- Yeahjust melted as it comes through the head. And yeah, so I found, uh, a model online, and then I... My comput- my computer modeling is not great. It's one of the few things that I'd see that I don't really, you know, have a skill at. So I contacted a friend and said, you know, “Can you modify this for me? Um, can you change the name on the side of the ship?”‘Cause the model that was already there, um, had a different name. And yeah, you know, we, we worked on the look and the feel, and then when we were ready, we found someone else to, to actually print it up. So for me, it's just a lovely object, and I know I'm going to be able to take it to book fairs. There's one coming up at the end of September- So I have little [00:09:00] wooden life rings, we have ship's rope, I have a reception bell.Um, so all of these artifacts, again, when s- if somebody comes to my stand at the book fair, they will be walking into the world of the SS Celestial.Jennie: That's so fun. Okay, so let's, let's talk about the, this, the ship and what happens on the ship and the story and the whole thing, ‘cause it's just too much fun.So it's, um, set in 1956 on a cruise ship. The name of the book is called All Hands on Dick, and it is currently out. So why don't you tell us about first All Hands on Dick, and then the series that it, um, begins?Stuart: Okay. So All Hands on Dick follows cruise director Dick Dockery, and Dick is one of those people that puts the passengers' needs before his own.So, and he is very good at his job But on the voyage from New York to Bermuda, [00:10:00] a slightly seedy kind of underground guy with a reputation called Van Valentine boards the ship. And Van very quickly identifies that what Dick is doing, that he's fulfilling everybody's needs but his own. So throughout a...It's very much a comedy of manners. So throughout that and some farcical moments and lots of beautiful sub-stories, um, Dick eventually learns that being needed is not the same as being loved.Jennie: Very, very, uh, profound message in a very fun setting. So some of the other characters, tell us about some of these other characters.Stuart: Okay. So we have, uh, newlyweds, uh, Buck and Kitty Devereaux. And Buck seems very nervous in his marriage, so one of the kind of mysteries is what is Buck hiding? And then eventually we start to learn that actually Kitty might be hiding some- something as well. We have [00:11:00] Aurelia Cashmere, who is a sort of a, a grande dame, I guess.She, she's first class. Um, she has come on board with a secret that she's going to reveal something when they get to Bermuda. We have, uh, Tony's sidekick, uh, Bunny Marlowe. We have a steward who seems to know everything called Tony Two Towels. We have a light-fingered magician called Pip Larkin. Um, and- ThisJennie: is just so great.And you s-Stuart: And then lounge singer... Sorry, then we have a l- a lounge singer called Rex Devereaux. Uh, and he has a on-off affair with his piano player, Joey Lamplight.Jennie: Okay. So you shared with me that, um, you loved The Love Boat, the, the TV show, right? Oh,Stuart: it's one of my... It, it's just fantastic. And I, I tell you what happened, I love the movie An Affair to Remember-Jennie: Mm-hmmStuart: with Deborah Kerr and Cary Grant. [00:12:00] And you know, I was... My mom loved kind of ‘40s, ‘50s movies. So she kind of introduced me to those when I was growing up, ‘cause I was born in the early ‘70s. So you know, sh- I was kind of weaned on, on movies by watching those. And I loved watching The Love Boat, and more recently...I say recently, it's a few years old now, but the movie Down with Love, uh, with Renee Zellweger.Jennie: Yeah.Stuart: And I watched that and it reminded me of the Doris Day, Rock Hudson kind of sex comedies.Jennie: Yeah.Stuart: So the vision for All Hands on Dick and the series that it fits into, um, very much came from those, those influences, and the love of, of the, all of those things.Jennie: Well, and it has that, and has that feel. So we'll talk about the whole series in a minute, but some of the other things that you made artifacts that you made, uh, well, there was a song and then there was a record, [00:13:00] and then there was a music video. So how much time have you spent making all these things?Stuart: I, I, I think, I think that wh- what, what happened was, I, I, I'd finished the book and I w- I was, I, something had happened.I think, I think an old Drifters song came up on my, um, Irene's, uh, list, and I'd been listening to... We have a, a TV, um, advert that's on in the UK that, uh, has the song, um, Beyond the Sea.Jennie: Oh, sure, sure.Stuart: It's Bobby... Yeah, yeah, yeah. Yeah. And I was, “Oh, okay.” So I knew that Rex, the lounge singer, one of his storylines is that there's a song that he can't sing.Jennie: Oh.Stuart: It is too emotional for him, and he's desperately trying to get his career back on track and, but there's this one song that he just cannot sing, but it's one of the most powerful songs that could potentially bring his [00:14:00] career back. And I'd been thinking about songs and, you know, again, my mom was just a very, very funny wom- woman and, you know, we would make songs up together.And I wrote some jokey lyrics, uh, called, for a big band number sung by Bunny, called Everybody Needs Dick. And, and, you know, uh, you, the lyrics are, are, you know, a bit silly here and there, but, uh, I just had fun with it.Jennie: Yeah.Stuart: You know? So none of this was planned. Um, now I know some people are gonna be really anti-AI, and I, I totally get that, but this was for my personal consumption.So I put those lyrics into an, a, an AI and said like, “Can you write a big band, you know, backing track to go with this?” Just as an experiment, and what came out just really took me by surprise. So-Jennie: It's amazing. I mean, it sounds like a fully produced Andrews Sister song.Stuart: Yes, yes. Love The [00:15:00] Andrews Sisters.Yeah. And then I got thinking about Rex's song, and I thought, “What kind of avoidant thing would Rex sing?” So I wrote some lyrics for that and, um, again, put it into the same AI, AI, and it came out with a couple of versions, and one of them immediately made me start to cry. Oh, no. And I thought, “Okay, if I have an emotional connection to this song, then I need to do something with these tracks.”So I'd been kind of living in the world of the SS Celestial, which is the, the ship that the story is set on, and got to thinking about kind of souvenirs and, and would the ship sell souvenirs, and what kind of things might they sell? And I thought, “Okay, if I'm gonna have an object that's all my own, then as my kind of reward for finishing the book,” I thought, “wouldn't it be great to have a vinyl record?”So then I get into researching how much music can you get on, you know, a seven-inch, a 10-inch, [00:16:00] 12-inch record. Settled on a 10-inch record because, um, Rex's song is six minutes. It won't sit on the seven-inch. Then I had to do my research. You know, were 10-inch singles available in the US in the 1950s? Turns out they still were.Um, then I got to designing the record covers and the labels. I found a company in, uh, the, in London who handcraft. So rather than press a record, they hand-cut it.Jennie: Oh,Stuart: wow. Um, found a company to do that. And yeah, you know, a week later I had in my hands a, a, a 10-inch record, and that is just for my personal consumption, but, you know, I will share that on,um, you know,uh, social media. I will play parts of the record on social media. And yeah, that's where I kind of got to in there, and I just wanted to share with people like, “Oh, look, I made this cool thing.”Jennie: Yeah, yeah.Stuart: And-Jennie: I mean, it's so cool, and [00:17:00] when... We'll share, hopefully, uh, uh, cover a picture of the, um, m- the, uh, record so, in the show notes so people can see.But when, when you share it and talk about it, again, you're just filled with so much joy, like a kid. Yeah. Like, “Look at this.” Yeah. “Look at what I made.” And that has to feel really good, right?Stuart: It, it really, really does. And, and, you know, my family, immediate and wider, are going through some really difficult times at the moment.We started kind of March last year, and, um, I won a, a, a grant from the Arts Council here in the UK to, to really help me kind of zone in on my playwriting.Jennie: Right.Stuart: And a full-length play that I've written is, it's very dark, and it deals with some very dark kind of, uh, themes and issues. And a friend of mine had said to me, she said, “There's something wrong with you.There's, [00:18:00] there's, like, this little light that has gone out.”Jennie: Oh.Stuart: And she said, “I think you should get back to writing comedy.” Um, when I wrote for TV, that was comedy. Um, my last full-length novel, you know, had lots of comedic stuff going on. Um, and she's like, “Why don't you, you consider going back to comedy?”She'd read a lot of my writing when I was doing my master's degree, and she said, “I, I really think you need that, that kind of lift.” So when I was thinking about what to write, I was like, “Okay, I need to do something that, that just really sits with me.” I'm not... You know, writing a novel is a big commitment, and you need to be around people that you kind of really love.Jennie: Yeah.Stuart: And I wanted these people to- So many queer stories I think are written from a place of trauma.Jennie: Mm-hmm.Stuart: And I really wanted a group of people who had relatively low stakes threat, but [00:19:00] could really live and breathe in their environment and find joy. And that's exactly as passengers are disembarking at the end of this, this book, that's, you know, there is hope and there is joyJennie: And I imagine that's what you want your reader to feel.Stuart: Um, uh, a- absolutely. I've absolutely written it for people who, you know, to take on a take on a cruise- Right ... or read on the beach. And, you know, I think it's fair to say that, you know, politically and, um, literally the world is on fire, right?Jennie: Yeah.Stuart: Yeah. You know, we're seeing huge fires all over, you know, we're seeing political, just appalling political stuff.And I, and I just thought I, I need this story and I need these people, and I think other people out there need just some fun and some joy and some lightness.Jennie: So tell me about, um, right before we r- started [00:20:00] recording, you said you were almost finished with the music video. Tell me about that.Stuart: Right. Okay. So, uh, Everybody Needs Dick is a huge, joyous, big band number, and I was creating a little short animation to go on, um, social media, and also I wanted the challenge of learning something new from an IT point of view.Jennie: Mm-hmm.Stuart: And it kind of grew, ‘cause I was putting some music to the, the reel on Inst- on Instagram, and I just thought, “Hmm, this could... Like, I really like the results of what I've been able to animate here. Like, maybe this could be something bigger.” And I used to work for Turner Broadcasting Systems, which is now, like, part of Warner Brothers Discovery.Was there for about three years working mainly on the Cartoon network side, and I did some work with the animators of The Amazing World of Gumball, which is a very [00:21:00] popular show, um, in the US, and I kind of thought, like, maybe there's something in this. Maybe I could put all of the Everybody Needs Dick story into, like, an MGM musical number.Jennie: Right.Stuart: And like, so again, it, it captures the look and the feel and the tone of the joy of the book as well. So I'm 40 seconds away from finishing. It takes about an hour to get 14 kind of decent seconds. And I... But I'm, I'm exhausted, but what's keeping me going is watching it over and over again and feeling emotional, feeling that emotional connection to the relationships that are developing, even just through the video i- itself.Jennie: Right. AndStuart: what- So again, for me, it's just immersive.Jennie: What, um... When you approach Something like that, and you, you know, obviously we're all, uh, learning, if any of us listening use AI for [00:22:00] various things, we're all learning as we go d- because it's so new. How do you approach the technology side of it? Like, in addition to the creative part, you have to figure things out, right?Figure out how to do it.Stuart: Yeah. I mean, you know, I spend a lot of time engineering prompts for all different sorts of things. So for my own writing, um, I have a prompt that runs through my chapters and looks at all of the nasty habits that I have.Jennie: Yeah.Stuart: And I was talking to another coach the other day, and I was like, “Let me, let me just do a quick word count.”And that search, that, um, AI prompt, is 9,510 words.Jennie: Wow.Stuart: So I might have spent a long time working on that, that prompt, but it really helps me sit back, look at my chapters, really understand what's working and what's not working, and then from my past mistakes and patterns of writing, it helps me see those and that I've fallen back into to some of those [00:23:00] habits.Jennie: Yeah.Stuart: So, you know, I, I like to think I'm relatively good. Um, but again, some of the graphics that I was using on Instagram were... They were by real people.Jennie: Yeah.Stuart: And I thought, “Well, that's not really the kind of look I'm after. I'm kind of after that... For the, for the video, I'm after that mid-century American illustrated look that is somewhere between J.C.Leyendecker's illustrations of the sort of ‘20s, and the illustrations that you would expect to see in an American magazine in the mid-'50s.”Outro: Right.Stuart: So I worked and worked and worked, you know, with an AI tool on getting the look right, and then locking that look in. Then I was able to take the images from Instagram and say, “Okay, what would those character models look like if they were in dr- had been drawn in this style?”So again, we worked through those looks, um, you know, how smooth their skin was, what the kind of folds in their clothes should look like. [00:24:00] You know, we did a lot of work on that, and then it was really down to the things that I kind of learned at Warner Brothers and watching the extras on DVDs about storyboarding, um, the animations, and then really teaching myself the best way to use, um, the AI that I was using to get the best kind of effects out of it.And I- So it sound- You know... Hmm.Jennie: It, it sort of sounds like play.Stuart: It is. It really is. And I, you know, I, I love learning. I loved learning to be a book coach. I'm always doing some kind of course, whether it be creative or, you know, to do with writing. And, you know, I like a challenge, and teaching- Yeah ... me this new technology, I mean, I'm 54, and, you know, there's always that risk that the kids are gonna com- going to kind of overtake you.Jennie: Sure. Uh,Stuart: but I'm very curious about the world. You know, I l- I like my K-pop. I'm very excited today ‘cause Hatsize, you know, new EP is out. Um, I've had many a conversation with a 13-year-old who's just shocked that I know anything about K-pop- ... [00:25:00] let alone I'm kind of into different bands. So, you know, I'm interested in, in pop culture and learning new technologies and, you know, it has been a huge, huge challenge for me to do this.But again, it's playing in this world, and I've also noticed as I'm doing these other creative projects, because I'm still mentally in the world, some of the stories for the later books are, are coming to me.Jennie: Yeah. Yeah. So let's talk about the series. At what point did you decide that All Hands on Dick was going to be a series?Stuart: Pretty much from the beginning. I-Jennie: Okay ...Stuart: I, I... So the series is called A Gay Odyssey, and that's- AndJennie: it's, I have to spell it. It's- Yeah ... O-D-Y-S-E-A.Stuart: Yes. So it- it's A Gay Odyssey, and I call it, like, a naughty cal adventure. So- So, you know, I, I very much saw this as the ship as a [00:26:00] container.Jennie: Mm-hmm.Stuart: Okay? Quite literally.Right. But also like a story engine.Jennie: Right.Stuart: So I thought this is, this is a world in miniature, and I wanted to have one overarching love story that covers all three books. But like The Love Boat, I wanted that episodic nature to it as well, because I knew I wanted to bring in different characters and different crew.So A Gay Odyssey is, it's a trilogy of mid-century American queer romantic novels that also examine, uh, the life we live as performance as well as the life we live in private.Jennie: Mm-hmm. So that's where the, the lounge singer and the piano player, the literal- Yeah ... performers and the magician, as well as the just regular people who are performing different roles and things.Ab-Stuart: a- absolutely. You know, Buck is, is performing kind of the dutiful husband, and that's clearly not what's going [00:27:00] under, on under the surface. And, you know, Kitty is very much wanting to go out, you know, understand what's w- I want to say in quotes, “wrong with him.”Jennie: Right.Stuart: And yet Kitty starts to believe that actually she might not entirely be the person she thinks she is.So again, it's, some of it's around self-discovery, um, and some of it is just how you move in the world when the world is telling you you shouldn't be who you are. I mean, it's coming off the back of the Lavender Scare- Mm-hmm ... in the US, um, that Eisenhower signed in 1953 where queerJennie: people-Stuart: I'm not familiar withJennie: that.Stuart: Oh, okay. So I think it was Order 105410or s- or, or something. But Eisenhower signed it, signed it in 1953, and it basically meant that nobody, no gay man or lesbian could work in a federal job.Jennie: Oh, I, I was not aware of that.Stuart: So, you know, thousands and thousands of people were put [00:28:00] out of employment in the US. Wow. So it's coming off the back of that Lavender Scare, um, and it was very much treated like they were a security risk.Jennie: Wow. Um, I'm not gonna get really deep into the series because you and I are gonna do a deep dive on, uh, series development. Um, and for our listeners, Stuart is obviously, um, I would say one of the world's foremost experts on my blueprint method. H- how's that for a title?Stuart: That's very kind of you.Jennie: Um, he teaches it, he coaches it, he holds the high bar for certification that we have at Author Accelerator around the blueprint and other things.But one of the things that he has really done is, is to do a very deep dive on understanding how to use the blueprint [00:29:00] to develop a series, and how you think about one book, how you think about the whole series, the, the order of things, the, the way this tool can be used in this way, and his work on this is, uh, blew me away truly.So I've asked Stuart to come back onto the podcast, and we're going to do a series of two, uh, podcasts, where in one we're gonna talk about the overview of how to use the blueprint to develop a series, and it can be any genre, uh, any- Mm-hmm ... fictional genre, and then we're gonna do a second podcast on ... Now I can't remember what it was, but I think it wasOh, the story engine, and you, and you referenced that with, for your series, the, the ship and, and this container and how to develop a story engine. [00:30:00] And this will also all lead to a special offer to work directly with Stuart on a series, so, um, using the blueprint. So all of that, I'm making all these big promises.I hope they all come true.Stuart: They will. They will.Jennie: Um, all of this is just, uh, laying the groundwork for, for folks who are interested in designing, developing, building a series, and, um, doing it with somebody who has this incredible creative and playful mind, and you can get a sense of the way Stuart thinks and, and works and, um, of the things that he makes.Uh, can you tell us, Stuart, w- if people wanna read All Hands on Deck right now, where can they go? If people wanna find you, and how on earth can they see and hear all this cool stuff you've made? Tell us all the things.Stuart: Okay. [00:31:00] So, uh, in terms of, obviously you can find me at thebookcoach.co. On Instagram, I'm Mr.S Wakefield. Um, so that's where you'll be able to see where I share the cool things that I've made. Um, and then in terms of buying, I mean, all good bookstores. I've already had some, some podcast listeners of mine send me pictures of them holding their, uh, books in, you know, American bookstores, which is fantastic to see.Uh, so yeah, you know, everywhere that you can buy a book. It's not just Amazon, boo, hiss. Um, you know, you should be able to get it in all, all, you know, good, good bookstores.Jennie: Excellent. So, uh, say your, say that Instagram again, just so people can hear.Stuart: Uh, it's Mr. S Wakefield.Jennie: Okay, great. Well, um, we have much more to talk about, and we, and we will be talking about, but this was just so fun to hear your process and this, um, this sense of marketing as a [00:32:00] creative project.And it'll be really fun to follow along and check in with you in our next episodes about where all of this stands as well.Stuart: Great. Thank you.Jennie: Thanks for joining us, Stuart.Stuart: Okay. Take care, Jennie. Bye.Jennie: And for our listeners, thanks for listening. Now let's get back to work and finish what matters mostOutro: The hashtag amwriting podcast is produced by Andrew Perilla. Our intro music, aptly titled Unemployed Monday, was written and played by Max Cohen. Andrew and Max were paid for their time and their creative output because everyone deserves to be paid for their [00:33:00] work 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

John (Rory Cochrane) came to Hollywood to live out that Bukowski life and grind away at being a writer. He's spent years working garbage temp jobs, renting an actual house (a luxury in 2026!), and apparently only writing to his uncle instead of working on novels, shorts, poems or screenplays. But, at least John has some equally scummy friends (Ron Livingston and Christian Meoli), a potential (and equally vapid) love interest in Kyra Sedgewick, a new job working for a slumlord (James Le Gros) and a new roommate from the midwest (Sean Astin).Is his life going to turn around? Will he complete a novel and fall in love? Will he treat his enthusiastic and dorky new roomie with respect and appreciate all the things he does for him? Will irate people throw bottles at him or will dudes make weird passes at him when he's really bummed out? Marvel at how young Rory Cochrane is. Check out Renee Zellweger in a blink and you'll miss it role and ponder how differently her career would have been without Jerry Maguire. We've also got Shawnee Smith as "little tramp girl", and JT Walsh in a George Hickenlooper film (a guy who almost made it big with "Sling Blade"). Tune in and find out if this is a lost gem from the mid 90's.#rorycochrane #reneezellweger #kyrasedgewick #ronlivingston #seanastin #90s #indiefilm #podcast #moviereview

A sports agent (Tom Cruise) overhauls his entire life by starting his own agency and gets involved in a romantic relationship with a single mother (Renee Zellweger). Co-starring Cuba Gooding Jr., Kelly Preston, Regina King, Jerry O'Connell, Jay Mohr and Bonnie Hunt.  Written and directed by Cameron Crowe.

Olivia and Shauna recount their weekend in San Francisco enjoying the best that Pride Month has to offer there: Drag acts, wig snatching contests, music, brunch - all the good stuff. Then they get serious and talk about a topic that some could find triggering - the rise (once again) of the "thin is in" movement, especially in today's media. Please use caution if you would rather avoid discussions of eating disorders and diet. The Junkies have lived through this before: in the '90s and 2000s we were told that Renee Zellweger in Bridget Jones' Diary and Anne Hathaway in The Devil Wears Prada were "fat", and then the era of the Kardashians ushered in a new trendy body type: curvy, but with a tiny waist. Now the pendulum is swinging back to thin again, sometimes dangerously so. Olivia and Shauna ask the question: who benefits from the drive to make women take up as little space as possible, in more ways than just body type? Do celebrities have a responsibility to their fans as well as themselves to avoid unhealthy choices when it comes to how they choose to represent their choices when it comes to diet and fitness? And how can we deal with the harmful messages bombarding us in the media? If your relationship with eating or body image is a concern for you or someone you know, help is available. Reach out to the eating disorder helpline run by ANAD at 1-888-375-7767 for support. We have affordable and rewarding Patreon tiers! Be the first to hear new and uncensored content, if you dare! Click here: https://www.patreon.com/popculturejunkiepodcast/posts  Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-junkie/id1536737728  Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7k2pUxzNDBXNCHzFM7EL8W  Website: www.popculturejunkie.com  Facebook: PopCultureJunkiePodcast  Instagram: @pop.culturejunkie  Threads:@pop.culturejunkie   Bluesky: @pop-culture-junkie.bsky.social  Email: junkies@popculturejunkie.com  Shauna on Instagram: @shaunatrinidad   Shauna on Threads: @shaunatrinidad   Olivia on Instagram: @livimariez This episode includes AI-generated content.

Send us Fan MailTara and EmKay continue into the world of Judy Garland for a deep dive into Garland biopics: the 2019 film "Judy" and the 1978 film "Rainbow"!Show Notes:Protego FoundationSharon - Oz Dolls - smcommins@msn.com Costume Designer Jany Temime Looked to the Colorful Past For ‘Judy'Judy Standout Jessie Buckley on Playing Judy Garland's Guardian Angel, Bonding With Renée Zellweger, MoreDrag star Jinkx Monsoon: ‘It makes sense for me to play Judy Garland. It just does'‘Judy' Review: The Singer (Disaster, Legend) at Rainbow's EndHertfordshire school shares in Renée Zellweger's Oscars successJudy Garland's Personal Assistant On 'Judy'Renée Zellweger On Playing Judy Garland: 'A Different Kind Of Triumph'Writing the Rainbow: An Interview with Peter QuilterInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara and EmKay continue into the world of Judy Garland for a deep dive into Garland biopics: the 2019 film "Judy" and the 1978 film "Rainbow"!Stay tuned for Part 1 dropping this Wednesday!Show Notes:Wicked: The Graphic Novel Part IWicked: The Graphic Novel Part II"Wonderfully Wicked"TV: “Rainbow"Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Braga, King, and Ski talk Chicago, the Oscar winning movie starring Catherine Zeta Jones, Renee Zellweger, and Richard Gere based on the popular stage show. It's as good as a movie adaption of a musical can be, but does that mean it's actually good? Listen!

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Lisa Kudrow has spent decades being one of the most famous faces on TV, but she recently spilled that there was a time when “nobody cared” about her career. We’re loving her refreshing attitude while on her current press tour, and we round-up her fresh take on why sitcoms have become too safe, and the intentional way she used to rage-bait her most famous co-star.And an iconic duo has finally reunited for a high-powered magazine cover that addresses a long-standing cinematic rumour. We dive into the unexpected hobbies that keep these two powerhouses grounded, their thoughts on the workplace juggle and why being ‘method’ can cause tension on your favourite movie set.Plus as the 25th anniversary of Bridget Jones’s Diary approaches, we’re looking back at the film that redefined the modern rom-com lead. We remember the best behind-the-scenes facts and unpack why Bridget’s "messy" authenticity remains so beloved today.You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and here's the link.And if you love binge-watching TV? The Spill has launched Watch Party - spoiler-filled episode deep dives into the shows everyone’s talking about. Find the feed on Apple or Spotify. Listen to The Spill New episodes drop every Monday–Friday!Mamamia: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-spill/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mjNFVvJp1irXNVxKXXABOApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-spill/id1473523403Follow The Spill:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespillpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thespillpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thespillpodcast/Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia: https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/Support Independent Women’s Media:https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/Your subscription helps us continue to tell the stories that matter to women.Want to join the conversation?Have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss? Send us a voice message or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au and we’ll get back to you ASAP!Discover more Mamamia podcasts here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/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.

Sam and Lizzie had it coming with one of the most highly awarded musical adaptations of all time, CHICAGO starring Renee Zellweger, Catherine Zeta Jones, and Queen Latifah. This story celebrates 100 years of queer subtlety and we go through which queer characters have gone "straight" through the adaptations and which queer characters shine through from day one. We sort through about a dozen vocal stims and the entire history of vaudeville so sit back and enjoy the show! Clip: Queen Latifah's "When You're Good to Mama" Watch the video episode on Youtube! Find bonus episodes at patreon.com/subtextualpod! Follow us on social  @subtextualpod Youtube | Instagram |TikTok | Letterboxd Subtextual is hosted by Lizzie Doria & Sam De La Fuente Edited by Gerald Lee | Engineered by Lee Garcia Produced by Lee Garcia & Gerald Lee & Bruno Doria Music by DJKNEAUX  

Laura Leighton takes us back inside the Melrose Place phenomenon and what it was really like to ride that wave before social media and smartphones changed everything. In this episode of Still Here Hollywood, Laura talks about launching the Melrose Place rewatch podcast Still the Place with Daphne Zuniga and Courtney Thorne Smith, why it feels so freeing to show up without a script, and the surprising emotional impact of revisiting a time that happened more than 30 years ago. Laura opens up about the cast bond that never went away, the real conversations happening around a potential Melrose Place reboot, and why creating your own opportunities matters more as Hollywood changes and roles for women narrow with age. She also shares the best thing that came out of Melrose Place, her 26 year marriage to co star Doug Savant, and what it means to raise a big family and now become a grandmother. You will also hear Laura on the shift from water cooler television to reality TV and TikTok culture, the strange new normal of being photographed everywhere, and why self tape auditions can feel harder than walking into a room. Plus, Laura tells two unforgettable stories from her career, a fan encounter so intense a nurse thought her villain character was real, and the heartbreak moment she had to drop out of a musical film role that later went to Renee Zellweger. She also reveals a major career decision she still regrets, turning down the chance to play Rizzo on Broadway. If you love Melrose Place, Aaron Spelling era television, 90s nostalgia, Hollywood behind the scenes stories, and honest conversations about career, fame, aging, and reinvention, this one is for you. 00:00 Reboot Buzz and Grandma Life Tease 00:56 Intro: Aaron Spelling, Nighttime Soaps, and Melrose Mania 02:21 Laura's Rewatch Podcast: Still the Place 03:04 Why Podcasting Feels Easier Than Acting 03:34 Rewatching Your 20s on Camera and the “Ick Attack” 04:21 Melrose Love Story: Meeting Doug Savant 04:52 26 Years Married and Raising Four Kids 05:10 Why Melrose Was a Cultural Phenomenon 05:27 Pre-Internet “Water Cooler TV” and Perfect Timing 06:17 Lightning in a Bottle: You Can't Manufacture It 06:53 The Reboot: Is It Really Happening? 06:59 Who's In and Why the Cast Still Feels Like Family 07:20 The Group Text, The Podcast Guests, The Real Bond 08:12 Churchill Quote: If You Want History, Write It 08:34 Aging in Hollywood and Steering Your Own Opportunities 09:03 Reality TV Changed Everything 09:19 The Early Reaction: “What Is This Crap?” 10:10 TikTok and Selfie Culture Is Not Going Away 10:28 Being Photographed Everywhere, Even at the Grocery Store 10:59 Social Media as a Tool, But Also Exhausting 11:59 Podcast Learning Curve: Why Rewatch Makes It Easy 12:33 Sets That Feel Good vs Sets That Don't 13:03 Fondest Melrose Memory: It Felt Like a Family 14:13 You Don't Fully Appreciate It Until Later 14:34 What's Next: Producing and Building Projects 15:30 The Joy of Becoming a Grandparent 16:13 Watching Your Kid Become a Parent 17:07 “I Told You So” and Moms Always Being Right 17:28 Holidays With a Grandbaby and the Photos 18:05 Nana Duties: Teaching Piano, LA Traffic Included 18:37 The Weird Fan Encounter: Nurse Thought Sydney Was Real 19:32 Being Too Convincing Can Backfire in Meetings 20:59 Which Show People Recognize You From Now 21:35 Melrose vs 90210 and Why People Mix Them Up 22:05 One-Word Cast Shoutouts: Heather, Rinna, Grant, Marcia 23:19 Cast Friendships That Stayed Warm and Real 23:43 Missing the Weekly “TV Family” Feeling 24:18 Leaving After Five Seasons: The Contract Turning Point 24:42 The Last Day: Fighting Tears 25:02 Rapid Fire: First Crush, Movies, Pizza, Worst Subject 29:09 Fame Before Cell Phones: Honeymoon Recognition 30:14 Fake Names at Hotels During Peak Fame 30:42 The Morning After Leaving: Relief vs Grief 33:34 Being Married to an Actor: Teamwork, Not Competition 34:10 Doug's Groundbreaking Gay Character and Pride 35:13 Aging in Hollywood and Fewer Opportunities 36:34 Self-Tapes: Why Auditioning Feels Harder Now 37:54 What Self-Tapes Took Away: Feedback and Connection 39:53 Steve's Acting Dream and the “Pajamas Job” Idea 41:15 The Role She Lost: Torn ACL, Renee Zellweger Replacement 43:12 The Musical Muscle She Wishes She'd Kept 44:36 TV Movies in Hiatus: The 90s Career Strategy 45:30 The Big Regret: Turning Down Rizzo on Broadway 46:14 Closing Thanks     Laura Leighton's Melrose Place rewatch Podcast is: STILL THE PLACE https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/still-the-place/id1754955354 Show CreditsHost/Producer: Steve KmetkoAll things technical: Justin ZangerleExecutive Producer: Jim LichtensteinMusic by: Brian SanyshynTranscription: Mushtaq Hussain https://stillherehollywood.comhttp://patreon.com/stillherehollywoodSuggest Guests at: stillherehollywood@gmail.comAdvertise on Still Here Hollywood: jim@stillherenetwork.comPublicist: Maggie Perlich: maggie@numbertwelvemarketing.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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Je vais vous parler d'un acteur qui ne ressemble à aucun autre de sa génération - c'est peut-être d'ailleurs pour ça qu'il a eu du mal à percer au départ… Ce n'est pas un sex-symbol - personne n'a eu un poster de lui dans sa chambre. Non, lui, c'est plutôt un ovni à Hollywood, un zinzin des plateaux de tournage : Jim Carrey. Avec des films comme Ace Ventura, The Mask et Dumb & Dumber, il a marqué au fer rouge les comédies des années 90, et donc avant tout les gens comme moi, né dans les années 80. Personne ne pouvait dire qu'il ne connaissait pas Jim Carrey dans ces années-là, on avait tous en tête ses grimaces absolument infaisables et ses punchline culte.Bref, c'était une vraie star. Et pourtant, il n'a jamais envahi les pages des magazines people. On pourrait se dire que c'est parce que sa vie privée tranquille n'intéressait personne, mais en fait sa vie privée a été assez riche et chaotique. Vous saviez qu'il est sorti avec Renee Zellweger ? Et vous saviez que l'une de ses ex-compagnes s'est suicidée, et qu'il a été mis en cause dans ce suicide ? Dans cet épisode, je vais donc essayer de répondre à ces deux questions : qui est l'homme bien caché derrière Jim Carrey ? Et pourquoi est-il beaucoup moins drôle que prévu ?Au micro de Scandales ce succèdent :Adrien Dénouette, critique de cinéma, auteur d'un essai sur Jim Carrey, intitulé L'Amérique démasquée, qu'il a adapté en documentaire pour Arte en 2022Josh Gamson, sociologue américain spécialiste de la célébrité Scandales est un podcast de Madame Figaro, écrit et présenté par Marion Galy-Ramounot, et produit par Lucile Rousseau-Garcia. Fanny Sauveplane a été chargée d'enquête. Océane Ciuni est la responsable éditoriale de Scandales, un podcast produit par Louie Créative, l'agence de contenus audios de Louie Média. Cet épisode est à retrouver sur toutes les plateformes d'écoutes : Apple Podcast, Spotify, Deezer et Amazon Music.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Caleb Williams doesn't care what you think about his fingernails, Renee Zellweger is going to trial and Jessica Alba is doing just fine! We react to a huge day of Olympic Action! Stephanie March calls in to talk Restaurant Week. Details HereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Spin Chagrin, a concept that finds Frank having to watch a movie he's never seen before based on the random spin of a wheel filled with off-the-wall genres, continues into its fourth year. All the categories are quotables from Frank himself. In this episode, Frank's category was "It's Covered in Nicotine because it's 1994," and he watched and reviewed the crime thriller Love and a .45 from 1994, starring Renee Zellweger.

While some things ARE better left UNSAID, this week we kinda say them all. January is a month for "preparation" if you will…and “nesting” if you're Danielle. And as we girl-grip our way into a new month, a few SURPRISES hit us! Let's just say, home ownership? Not for the weak. Renee Zellweger? Resembles someone out there…BUT it's not Danielle. It's a year of yes, it's in our name, we ARE in fact on the GO in Q1. Celebrating brides, hobby maxing (to the LITERAL max), escaping to somewhere warm, creating new bits (wAs It SoMtHiNg I sAiD??) and thanking Wellbutrin for this new found love of winter!! Look, the company is crushing Q1! Go to https://Nutrafol.com promo code GALS for $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping.Visit https://BetterHelp.com/GOTG today to get 10% off your first month.GOTG LTK https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Gals_on_the_Go GOTG Newsletter https://gotg.substack.com/ Gals On The Go Instagram https://www.instagram.com/galsonthegopodcast/ Brooke's Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/brookemiccio Brooke's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brookemiccio/ Danielle's Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/daniellecarolan Danielle's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/daniellecarolan/ Business inquiries can be sent to: GalsOnTheGoGroup@caa.comDanielle's LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/daniellecarolan/productsets/11ee5d6284a6acf19fd50242ac110003 Brooke's LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/brookemiccio/productsets/11ee5d662bea0b67931d0242ac110004 GOTG YouTube Channel (watch full episodes with video!) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkCy3xcN257Hb_VWWU5C5vASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This content was originally released on 02/20/21 Hey y'all,   We're back, for real this time! We recorded this episode [in January of 2021] with friend-of-the-show and costume expert Emma Fraser, who, by virtue of her whole lived life, is actually qualified to weigh in on the quality of Renee Zellweger's accent. It's a gem. Next up: Pride & Prejudice & Zombies & Matt Smith Jumping Really High When He Dances. Next episode coming at you fast, since we're playing catch-up.   Lots of love, Julie, Allison, and Janine

Today, I'm thrilled to announce my interview with Oscar-nominated stage and screen director Rob Marshall. Tune in to hear some of the stories of his legendary career, including rehearsing with Renee Zellweger for the film of CHICAGO, pitching his adaptation of the script to Miramax, putting his own stamp on DAMN YANKEES, teaching Blake Edwards about directing theater during VICTOR/VICTORIA, how Lenora Nemetz sparked his love of theater, giving notes to Chita Rivera during THE RINK, what he learned from Neil Simon, why he related to the story of NINE, how CATS led to his career as a choreographer, coming in on KISS OF THE SPIDERWOMAN out of town, his first day on the set of ANNIE, why THE PETRIFIED PRINCE didn't ultimately succeed, collaborating with Sam Mendes on CABARET, choreographing for Alan Cumming, what inspired him to revive LITTLE ME, creating movement for BLITHE SPIRIT, why FOLLIES wouldn't work as a movie musical, choreographing “A Romantic Atmosphere” in SHE LOVES ME, the fundamental structure of a movie musical vs. a stage musical, shaping the film of INTOT THE WOODS, working on MRS. SANTA CLAUS as his television debut, his upcoming project GUYS AND DOLLS, and so much more. Don't miss this delightful conversation with a master of making musicals.   In-person and livestream tickets to Backstage Babble Live are available here: https://54below.org/events/charles-kirschs-backstage-babble-live-3/

Actor and filmmaker, Jim Klock joined the show to talk about his recent project on season 23 of NCIS. Jim has had a lot of success acting in projects such as, the Academy Award-winning film "Green Book" , "The Whole Truth", opposite Keanu Reeves and Renee Zellweger, "Deepwater Horizon", with Mark Wahlberg, "True Detective", with Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson among several other projects over the more than two decades in the industry.Jim is also a decorated veteran in law enforcement. A field in which he still serves today. We discuss his process, not only as an actor, but also as an accomplished producer and how he pulls from his experience as a producer and law enforcement professional to help him prepare for his roles as an actor. Jim also gives great things to consider for new actors and as a sought-after acting coach, you will get a lot of great advice from listening to Jim on this show!

Lil Nas X faces a judge after allegedly charging at cops while fully naked on the streets of LA. His response today. Then, hours after Kevin Federline's exclusive, Britney Spears has a pajama party with the Kardashians. Are they getting her help? Plus, Rebecca Gayheart details her role in ex Eric Dane's life as he battles ALS. And, Tom Cruise finally gets an Oscar. How he celebrated with a dance off? Then, while BravoCon hits Vegas, thieves hit the homes of housewives. Details on the break-ins as Bravo boss Andy Cohen reveals the changes coming to every franchise.  Plus, only ET is with Michael J. Fox and all four of his kids as they mark a major milestone in the fight to stop Parkinson's. And, major news from the MCU. Ryan Coogler drops a “Black Panther” bombshell. Then, why the Brits just had to have a “Bridget Jones” statue. And, Renee Zellweger's reaction to the new London landmark.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paying tribute to the classic no-sex sex comedies from the late '50s and early '60s, Down With Love is a wonderful, bright, kitschy romcom classic that seems to be well regarded, if not completely well remembered.Renee Zellweger (fresh from Chicago) and Ewan McGregor (fresh from Moulin Rouge) tackle roles similar to those made famous by girl-next-door-turned-sex-symbol Doris Day and serious-actor-turned-romantic-lead Rock Hudson, in a genuinely wonderful pastiche to their movies Pillow Talk (1959), Lover Come Back (1961) and Send Me No Flowers (1964). (I watched Pillow Talk as part of my prep for this episode, and I have to say it's a truly delightful movie and Doris Day is incredible in it! Please watch it if you can!)Down With Love is so impressive in its desire to not only be set in the sixties, but also to be filmed like it were filmed in the Sixties. It's meant to look like it was filmed in Technicolor. The thought that went into it is insane, from authentic props and vintage fabrics for costuming, to wanting the sets to actually look just like sets. Down With Love is not a film steeped in realistic depictions of 1962 New York. It's meant to look wonky. It relishes, and adores, the world its set in. The entire cast look like they're having the best time ever.I just wish more people knew of it... This episode was originally released on 16th July 2020 Mentioned in this episode:From the ArchiveThere's no new episode this week, so I thought you might be interested in revisiting this slightly older, but no less brilliant episode. Just bear in mind, this episode is several years old, it may not sound quite as polished as newer episodes, and new information may have come to light in recent years with regards to the making of this movie (please see above for the original date of release) Please enjoy this time capsule of an episode. Thanks for listening!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Taylor Swift's new music shocker. Her big reveal with boyfriend Travis Kielce. We're breaking down all the easter eggs even diehard Swifties might have missed. Then, is Travis ready to retire and move in with Taylor? His candid new interview while posing shirtless in a swamp holding a live alligator and a giant snake. Plus, ET's exclusive with A$AP Rocky giving an update on baby #4 and more on the way? And, the Beckham's family feud. Brooklyn's vow renewal without his parents. Why he left them off the guest list. Then, soccer star Christiano Ronaldo pops the question with a 37-carat diamond. Plus, only ET is with Brandi Glanville after burning her face and fighting a parasite, what's next? And, a first look at season 5 of “Only Murders in the Building” as Renee Zellweger joins the cast. But she's not the only celeb to look out for. Then, the end of “And Just Like That”…or is it? Why Sarah Jessica Parker is leaving the door open for another Carrie comeback. Plus, ET's with Amanda Knox as she tells her side of the story in a new series.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You know those moments where everything looks great on paper, but inside…you're spiraling with self-doubt, and questioning if you're actually cut out for this? You're not alone. This happens to even the most experienced entrepreneurs (hiiii me, postpartum!) In this week's episode of Business Not As Usual, I'm joined by business and mindset coach Candy Motzek, host of the She Coaches Coaches podcast and former corporate exec turned coach for coaches. #saycoachagain  And we're diving deep into imposter syndrome, confidence-building, and how to actually enjoy the success you've worked so hard for. We talk about: Why imposter syndrome is more than just "self-doubt" (and how to know the difference) How your past life in corporate or another industry holds the exact skills that make you a powerful coach The sneaky ways imposter syndrome slows your growth, and what to do about it Small-but-mighty mindset shifts that help you move forward (even when you're freaking out inside) How to start seeing your wins, even when they feel insignificant This one's packed with wisdom, quotes from Renee Zellweger and Sheryl Sandberg, and tangible tips you can start using today to shift how you show up in your business. If you've ever thought, “Who am I to do this?”, this episode is your permission slip to go do the damn thing anyway.

This week, James L Brooks talked about The Simpsons, Mary Tyler Moore ,Terms of Endearment, having a million lunches to cast parts,  his difficult beginnings and how the fear of survival and women's shoes drove him to his success. We also talk about what an amazing mentor he is, incredible writer, the worst notes he's ever gotten from a network, and now he likes to have drool days.Bio:James L. Brooks is a three-time Academy Award®-winner and eighteen-time Emmy® Award-winner.  He began his television career as a writer who also produced such beloved television hits as Taxi, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Tracy Ullman Show, and The Simpsons. Brooks began working in film in 1979 when he wrote the screenplay for Starting Over which he co-produced with Alan J. Pakula. In 1983, Brooks wrote, produced and directed Terms of Endearment for which he won three Academy Awards. In 1987, he wrote, produced and directed Broadcast News, which was nominated for seven Academy Awards® including Best Screenplay and Best Picture. Brooks then directed I'll Do Anything starring Nick Nolte, Albert Brooks, and Julie Kavner.  In 1997, Brooks co-wrote, produced, and directed As Good As It Gets, starring Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, and Greg Kinnear. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards® including Best Picture, and both Nicholson and Hunt won Oscars® for their performances. In 2004, Brooks wrote and directed the film Spanglish, starring Adam Sandler, Tea Leoni and Paz Vega. In 2010, Brooks wrote and directed the film How Do You Know, starring Reese Witherspoon, Owen Wilson, Paul Rudd, and Jack Nicholson.Brooks's company, Gracie Films has produced numerous films and television shows since it was formed in 1990. On the television side, the company produces the long-running hit, The Simpsons, as well as producing the Tracey Ullman Show, What About Joan?, and The Critic. On the feature side – Brooks has executive produced the feature film, Say Anything, produced War of the Roses, and co-produced Big. In 1996, Brooks executive produced the film Bottle Rocket, directed by Wes Anderson, and produced Cameron Crowe's Oscar®-winning Jerry Maguire, starring Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Renee Zellweger. In addition, Brooks produced Penny Marshall's Riding in Cars with Boys, starring Drew Barrymore, and produced the film Edge of Seventeen, written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig for STX Productions. In addition, Brooks co-wrote and produced The Simpsons Movie, the movie version of the Fox hit.

“If looks could kill, he wouldn't need a chainsaw.”Did anyone know there was a random entry in the “Texas Chainsaw” series starring Renee Zellweger and Matthew McConaughey? Well, there is… and it's also the only one in the series that features a Leatherface in drag, so naturally we are here for it, gory babies! Join us as we slash up and bleed out “Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre” (1994), perhaps one of the whackiest ‘horror' films to come out of the nineties, of course there's no wonder its lead actors didn't want much to do with it for such a long time -- but we get why they've managed to come around to it now.We have taken it upon ourselves to discuss the director's cut, just SO WE'RE CLEAR (iykyk), so go rev up your chainsaws, grab your lipstick, and pick out your best nighty, because we're... goin' to Texas... y'all...?- TGGSupport the showInstagram @thegorygays / YouTube @thegorygays / Threads @thegorygays / Patreon.com/thegorygays / www.thegorygays.com

Willie sits down with Oscar-winning actress Renee Zellweger who opens up about what she likes about playing the relatable title character Bridget Jones in the beloved franchise — a role she stepped into when the first movie was released in 2001.They talk about her new film, “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” her childhood growing up in Katy, Texas, and her road to the heights of Hollywood. (Original broadcast date February 23, 2025)

If you were alive in the 2000s you knew three things:Renee Zellweger is a horrifically misguided casting choice for our British icon Bridget JonesThe character Bridget Jones is roughly the size of a houseColin Firth and Hugh Grant are hot  After reading and discussing Bridget Jones's Diary for a previous podcast episode, we decided it's only fair that we dive into the 2000s film adaptation of Helen Fielding's classic novel. From casting choices to the long standing (potentially fictional) feud between the two male leads, no stone is left unturned! What twists and spins can the glitz and glamour of Hollywood add to this already classic tale?send us questions, things you want us to speak about or just say hi!choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit are reading and recording on Giabal, Jagera, Jarowair & Turrbal lands. we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. always was, always will be.

In Write My Reply today we workshop a list of all the possible red flags in a relationship! And during our chat with Renee Zellweger talking about her latest movie, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy Producer Maddi is in the crosshairs for a particularly awkward moment...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PS5 Contesthttps://www.strandedpanda.com/ps5Matt's Daredevil Album Fundraiser:https://igg.me/at/daredevilalbum/x/24216561#/Multiverse News Merchhttps://multiverse-news-shop.fourthwall.com/Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesToday, Marvel held a five and a half hour long casting announcement live stream. Twenty-six cast members were announced painstakingly slowly and wordlessly, via the backs of chairs and it all ended with Robert Downey, Jr. himself strolling in and shushing the viewer.  Also in an interview this week, Scarlet Witch herself, Elizabeth Olsen, claims Wanda will not be returning for either of these Avengers films.Amy Pascal and David Heyman have officially been named as producers on the next James Bond film, according to a Variety article from Tuesday. Pascal is known for her work at Sony and continues to work with Phil Lord and Christopher Miller on different projects such as Spider-Man: Noir. Heyman's name ought to be familiar to Harry Potter fans as he produced all eight of the original films and is also in pre-production on the new series. Though it took first place this weekend, the $43 million domestic opening of Disney's live action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a box office failure. Along with dismal revenue for the controversy-embroiled film, it has received an overall CinemaScore of B+ - something no Disney live action remake has done yet. Robert DeNiro's Alto Knights also debuted to disappointing figures and the Jonathan Majors-led Magazine Dreams only cracked $700,000 in its limited release.Apple's streaming service had a huge win after finishing the second season of Severance last week when the show became the most-streamed series on AppleTV+, surpassing Ted Lasso. Severance hit the Nielsen streaming report for five consecutive weeks, clocking in with 681 million minutes viewed. Apple CEO Tim Cook quickly gave the show the greenlight for a third season last Friday morning. On the heels of this news, it may be surprising - or not - to hear that Apple loses $1 billion a year on the streaming service and only has 45 million subscribers. But based on what the tech giant has said in the past, this may not matter.Speaking at Disney's annual shareholder meeting, Bob Iger confirmed that Pixar is developing a sequel film to Coco with a targeted theatrical release date sometime in 2029. The sequel will bring back members of the creative team from the original film, including director Lee Unkrichn and co-director Adrian Molina. Mark Nielsen will produce.WME is shopping the rights to the Jason Bourne franchise as well as the full library of Robert Ludlam properties to potential suitors since the rights have officially expired at Universal. Skydance, Apple and Netflix are said to have met with the estate for the rights. Universal, too, could potentially win the rights back if it made an attractive bid.Sherman Augustus has joined the cast of HBO's Lanterns in a recurring role. He will play John Stewart's father, John Senior. J. Alphonse Nicholson was also cast last week in the series and will play a younger version of John Senior.Agency Verve, which has represented the rights for the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise since 2017, is reportedly looking to sell the rights to revive the franchise. A rumored interested party, according to Deadline, is filmmaker JT Mollner and producer Roy Lee and if they get a script together, word is that Glen Powell would like to read it. A24, Lionsgate and others are reportedly expressing interest in that vision. Mollner and Lee are currently coming off the heels of cult hit Strange Darling.Two-time Oscar winner Christoph Waltz and two time Oscar winner Renee Zellweger have joined Only Murders in the Building Season 5.

In today's episode of The Bobbycast, Bobby and Eddie talk about Taste of Country's list of the Top 10 biggest scandals in country music history. They include Kenny Chesney's 4-month marriage to Renee Zellweger, when Trace Adkins got shot through the heart by his wife and more! Bobby brings in his favorite TikTok finds including one famous actress who blew our minds with how good of a singer she is. Bobby also shares songs that are now in the public domain. Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCast Watch this Episode on YoutubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We finally get to The Big Lebowski and Dazed & Confused! But first, current events. Amanda and Shandy learn about The Lorax, which is about to happen in real life. The movie talk begins at 19:12 (give or take a little for commercials). Renee Zellweger has become the new ring lady from Lost. Now, let’s […]

We finally get to The Big Lebowski and Dazed & Confused! But first, current events. Amanda and Shandy learn about The Lorax, which is about to happen in real life. The movie talk begins at 19:12 (give or take a little for commercials). Renee Zellweger has become the new ring lady from Lost. Now, let's go find a stranger in the Alps!Feedback: TheBroadcasters3@gmail.com or 331-BROADS3 (331-276-2373)Links: Merchandise, Matt's Broadcast Book ClubBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-broadcast-with-amanda-shandy-and-colleen--2940971/support.

Hello Void! This week we are writing in our diaries about Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) and Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant) and Erin is very happy about it. We discuss the greatest fist fight ever, the philosophies of panties, and blue soup. Renee Zellweger is a comedic master, combining the ideas of Jane Austen with the scope of modern life. Erin loves Daniel wet in a pond, Brennan is scarred by egg peelers, and we like this movie, just the way it is.

Any takeaways from this episode?Penguin PJs, constant self-inflicted awkward situations, Hot teachers, and, thank god, Hugh Grant.This week we are breaking down 2025 rom-com, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy with Renee Zellweger, Leo Woodall & Chiwetel EjioforCurrently streaming on Peacock.Kira – Overall Tacos –

Bridget Jones is back and ONLY ON PEACOCK!!! Special guest and romantic comedy expert Maureen Lee Lenker joins us to talk the latest and possibly final entry in the Bridget Jones franchise, Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy. Magic Mind: Get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code SRIGHTS20 at checkout. Visit https://magicmind.com/srights to take advantage of this incredible offer! Star ratings help us build our audience! Please rate/review/subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen, and share us with that ghost who's beautifully haunting you! Email us at sequelrights@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions on future franchises! Special Guest: Maureen Lee Lenker.

Welcome back to our deep dive into the world of Bridget Jones! In this episode, we speed through a funny and engaging comparison between 'Bridget Jones's Diary' and 'Bridget Jones's Mad About the Boy.' We also briefly touch on 'The Edge of Reason' and 'Bridget Jones's Baby.' The conversation kicks off with some reminiscing on which movies from the franchise we've had the pleasure (or not) of watching, followed by a spirited debate about the consistency and growth of Renee Zellweger's performance over the years. We also rank our favorite (and not-so-favorite) love interests, with a little side chat about hotness and chemistry - because who wouldn't? This episode wraps up with a friendly argument over which film ultimately stands out in this iconic rom-com franchise. Dive in to hear our thoughts, opinions, and some unexpected revelations! FOLLOW US & SUBSCRIBE: Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind-the-scenes content. YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEw7r_fZuVfxLNo3uEwlPJQ FACEBOOK: facebook.com/remakesrebootsrevivals INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/remakesrebootsrevivals We always want to hear from you! Email us at remakesrebootsrevivals@gmail.com.

Willie sits down with Oscar-winning actress Renee Zellweger who opens up about what she likes about playing the relatable title character Bridget Jones in the beloved franchise — a role she stepped into when the first movie was released in 2001.They talk about her new film, “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,”  her childhood growing up in Katy, Texas, and her road to the heights of Hollywood.

By clicking here you can anonymously (except for the last 4 digits of your number) let me know what you think about my podcast and what you'd like to hear about on an upcoming episode of Wonder Boldly. Thank you so much!In this episode, Christine sits down with the incredible Christina Flach, celebrity makeup artist, CEO and founder of Pretty Girl Makeup, and a woman who truly embodies resilience, passion, and purpose.Christina's talent has graced the faces of icons like Condoleezza Rice, Hilary Swank, Isiah Washington, Melissa McCarthy, Rita Moreno, Renee Zellweger, and Tyler Florence. She's worked with luxury brands including Gucci and Louis Vuitton, and her artistry has been featured in Vogue, Time, People, and Elle. She's a philanthropist, beauty expert on NBC's California Live, and a devoted mother who has turned personal tragedy into purpose.Christina shares:The mindset to go after what she truly wantsSaying yes to opportunities and showing up as your best selfHer heart-wrenching journey of loss, the passing of her baby, Beau, and how she honors his memory through philanthropy Beauty is confidence, resilience, and feeling amazing from the inside outAbout Christina: A makeup artist, CEO and founder of Pretty Girl Makeup. Her celebrity clientele includes Hilary Swank, Isiah Washington, Melissa McCarthy, Rita Moreno, Renee Zellweger, Tyler Florence and more. She works with high end brands such as Gucci and Louis Vuitton, has been featured in campaigns for Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bloomingdales, and magazines including Vogue, Time, People, and Elle. In addition, Christina also writes articles about the best tips, tricks, and hacks in makeup and is featured as a beauty expert on California Live on NBC. In addition to her career, she is a devoted mother of four and philanthropist and raises awareness for sepsis. She started the Beau Friedman outdoor classroom at the Edna McGuire school in Mill Valley, CA raising money for the Baby Beau and Ken Flach educational funds at the Northern Light School in Oakland, CA. Christina uses her platform to promote the importance of feeling beautiful from the inside out. Websites: www.PrettyGirlMakeup.com and www.ChristinaFlach.comI'm Too Busy TV: https://www.youtube.com/playlSupport the showPlease share this with a friend who might need a little extra inspiration. Don't forget to tag @christinebsantos on Instagram! If this episode helped you in any way, please consider supporting Christine by inquiring about her Podcast Production Offers - you can dm Christine here: https://www.instagram.com/christinebsantos/ or send an email to hello@christinebsantos.com. Check out her Website: Wonder Boldly Christine is a proud Brand Ambassador for Harborside Bath and Body: https://harborsidebathandbody.com?sca_ref=7834407.5lPJ3nNEGR. Her go to small business for toxin-free and organic body and hair care needs. Check them out using this link https://harborsidebathandbody.com?sca_ref=7834407.5lPJ3nNEGR.If you make a purchase using the link Christine will receive a small commission. Thank you for supporting small businesses.Thank you so much for listening. It would mean the world, if you'd subscribe/follow, share it with a friend and leave a 5 star review. It takes all of us, let's support small businesses together!

The Princess of Wales has firmly refused to let Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, take part in a long-standing royal hunting ritual known as “blooding.” Renée Zellweger, 55, is mirroring her beloved rom-com heroine’s journey—finding love after heartbreak and embracing a new chapter of life. Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson sent the rumor mill into overdrive after reconnecting at SNL 50’s lavish afterparty at the Plaza Hotel. Rob’s best pal Delaina Dixon from DivaGalsDaily's joins him today. Don't forget to vote in today's poll on Twitter at @naughtynicerob or in our Facebook group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of Valentine's Day 2025, and there are a lot of options. First up is the latest from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with “Captain America: Brave New World,” and how you like it may depend on how you feel about not having Steve Rogers as Cap anymore. Making a threequel for the iconic animal, “Paddington in Peru,”takes the ever-so-polite bear back to his origins in South America as he searches for a missing bear who raised him as a cub. For RomCom vibes, “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” brings back Renee Zellweger for one last outing in the role she's most famous for, only streaming on Peacock. And if you like your Valentine’s Day filled with action, Apple TVPlus has an interesting sci-fi mystery action romance thriller with “The Gorge.”  The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisode taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics.  Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen.  Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.

It's a brave new world for the Empire Podcast this week, folks, as Chris Hewitt welcomes a quintet (not to be confused with a Quinjet, although a couple of them might have access to one) of amazing guests. From the latest MCU film, Captain America: Brave New World, Chris first chats to Danny Ramirez, aka Joaquin Torres, aka the new Falcon, about football, flying, and fraternising with famous co-stars like Tom Cruise and Harrison Ford. [22:56 - 37:25 approx] Speaking of Ford, the man who might just be the greatest movie star of all time, also sits down for a chat with Chris, talking about taking on his second US President, and first Red Hulk, in the shape of Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross. [1:42:28 - 1:56:26 approx] Inbetween those, Chris has a fun face-to-faces encounter with the stars of Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, Renee Zellweger, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Leo Woodall. [59:13 - 1:12:45 approx] Either side of those, love is in the podbooth air, as are Love Hearts, in a raucous episode as Chris is joined by Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Amon Warmann to talk great movie kisses, run their eye over the week's movie news, and review Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, Captain America: Brave New World, and The Gorge. It's a pod you'll fall in love with. Probably. Enjoy!

Renee Zellweger, Leo Woodall and Chiwetel Part 1 Renee Zellweger, Leo Woodall and Chiwetel Part 2 Swap Meet Trade #4 Guess Word, Guess Year Why are bad boys sexy? Will & Woody have a “bad boy off” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jennifer Lopez is doing everything she can for other victims from the LA Wildfires. Leo DiCaprio is doing his part as well to help with the LA Wildfires. Renee Zellweger took a 6 year acting break. Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every week:The Thought ShowerLet's Get WeirdCrisis on Infinite Podcasts

In this eye-opening episode, Caroline pulls back the curtain on Hollywood's glittering facade to reveal its hidden truths. From her fascinating upbringing in the Latin entertainment industry with her father at Univision, to jaw-dropping encounters with icons like Michael Jackson and A-list parties with Renee Zellweger, Caroline shares her most unbelievable stories. But it's not all glitz and glam—Caroline dives into harrowing experiences, from inappropriate advances at a P. Diddy party to the unsettling realities behind auditions. With candid reflections, she offers insights into navigating fame's dark side while emphasizing the importance of gut instincts and self-protection. Join her for an unforgettable journey as she shares her experiences behind the spotlight.Music credit: Nikka Costa “It's Just Love”Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Shop now at macys.com!Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, its story time and Im delighted to be able to dip back into the archives and revisit one of my favourite episodes with, in my opinion, one of Ireland's best storytellers, Peter Sheridan - author, playwright, and director. Peter has driven across America with actor Sean Penn, developed a cocaine addiction through his friendship with an LA dealer named Cuban Mike, auditioned top Hollywood actresses like Renee Zellweger, and learned rebel songs directly from Christy Moore. He has done it all, and he's here to tell the tales on this episode of The Mario Rosenstock Podcast.Produced by Patrick Haughey, AudioBrand.

In this episode we discuss the absolute banger of a soundtrack, the Wishbone wardrobe guy, the OOAK, ripe green pepper corns, what Colin Firth does to aunts/moms/grandmas, “my mummy's netflix my choice”, thinking 32 would be fun, the horror of the weight stuff, our go-bags for Hugh Grant, the phobia of hearing people talk about you, Kafka's motorbike, the sickening feeling as a kid re:the affair, Lara the Hakim optical sl*t, the infamous blue soup, and SO MUCH MORE!!!

We're kicking off a month of non-traditional holiday films with Bridget Jones's Diary, welcoming back guests Kate Duffy and Danny Zeliger to discuss this Sex and the City meets Pride and Prejudice chick flick classic. We talk about the scandal of casting Texas-born Renee Zellweger as a definitively British character, Colin Firth's re-envisioning of his BBC Mr. Darcy as the modern Mark Darcy, Hugh Grant's pitch-perfect though (at the time) against-type portrayal of sleazy Daniel Cleaver, Helen Fielding's brilliant choice to re-imagine Jane Austen in the contemporary era, the movie's perfect balance of humor and romance, John's personal adventures in cooking blue soup, the importance of someone liking you just as you are, and how all four of us see this film as a perfect watch for the Christmas-to-New Year holiday timeframe. Throw on your best reindeer jumper, fill your plate with turkey curry, and give us a listen!

Jennifer Esposito joins Ralph Sutton and Dov Davidoff and they discuss Jennifer Esposito directing, producing and starring in the movie Fresh Kills, Ralph's failed voice-over attempt, Dov figuring out Ralph as a person, studying peole in positive, successful relationships, the challenges of promoting a movie without a popular male lead, Dov working with Renee Zellweger, Jennifer Esposito's favorite performances, a famous director's unwanted sexual advances and more before they play a game to see whether Ralph or Dov is the better actor by performing scenes with Jennifer Esposito from her movies!(Air Date: July 24th, 2024)Support our sponsors!YoDelta.com - Use promo code: Gas to get 25% off!SmallBatchCigars.com - Use promo code: GAS10 for 10% off plus 5% reward points!To advertise your product or service on GaS Digital podcasts please go to TheADSide.com and click on "Advertisers" for more information!The SDR Show merchandise is available at https://podcastmerch.com/collections/the-sdr-showYou can watch The SDR Show LIVE for FREE every Wednesday and Saturday at 9pm ET at GaSDigitalNetwork.com/LIVEOnce you're there you can sign up at GaSDigitalNetwork.com with promo code: SDR for discount on your subscription which will give you access to every SDR show ever recorded! On top of that you'll also have the same access to ALL the shows that GaS Digital Network has to offer!Follow the whole show on social media!Jennifer EspositoTwitter: https://twitter.com/JennifersWayJEInstagram: https://instagram.com/JEspositoDov DavidoffTwitter: https://twitter.com/DovDavidoffInstagram: https://instagram.com/DovDavidoffRalph SuttonTwitter: https://twitter.com/iamralphsuttonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamralphsutton/The SDR ShowTwitter: https://twitter.com/theSDRshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesdrshow/GaS Digital NetworkTwitter: https://twitter.com/gasdigitalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gasdigital/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL: RINGER MOVIES Ringer Movies, our new YouTube channel, is home to all things video for ‘The Rewatchables' and ‘The Big Picture.' Subscribe here! Live from YouTube, The Ringer's Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Van Lathan learn that it's not show friends, it's show business after rewatching Cameron Crowe's 1996 classic ‘Jerry Maguire,' starring Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Renee Zellweger. Producer: Craig Horlbeck Video Production: Chia Hao Tat, Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices