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You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review! This week we're dusting off our ruffled shirts and setting our time machines to the 1980s as we revisit The Wedding Singer (1998), a rom-com that's equal parts sweet, silly, and synth-soaked.Directed by Frank Coraci and starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, this nostalgic crowd-pleaser finds Sandler in perhaps his most charming role as Robbie Hart, a down-on-his-luck wedding singer trying to recover from heartbreak. After being jilted at the altar, Robbie befriends Julia (Barrymore), a waitress engaged to a Grade-A sleazeball, and the two strike up a will-they-won't-they friendship filled with awkward moments, big hair, and a killer retro soundtrack.The Wedding Singer balances slapstick with sincerity and is elevated by the natural chemistry between its leads. Barrymore's sweetness softens Sandler's usual chaos, making for a genuinely endearing romantic pairing. And let's not forget Christine Taylor, Steve Buscemi's brilliant drunken best man speech, and Billy Idol playing himself in one of the most gloriously absurd plane-based finales ever filmed.The movie also serves as a love letter to the 1980s, cramming in everything from breakdancing to New Wave fashion to Wall Street-era villainy. It's unashamedly sentimental, but also knowingly daft—like a mixtape of cheesy love songs and punchy jokes that somehow hits all the right notes.Whether you grew up in the ‘80s or just wish you had, The Wedding Singer delivers that warm, fuzzy vibe that makes it ideal for rewatching with mates—or maybe even at a wedding.

Dustin and Shawn are covering The Wedding Singer! Whoopity doo! If you love 80s music this is the week you've been waiting for! This soundtrack is so chock-full of 80s glory it needed 2 volumes and even that couldn't hold all of the songs. Robbie Hart and his wedding band play all the hits from Madonna, Dead or Alive, Culture Club, The J. Geils Band and a few originals from Adam Sandler himself.

Eric Macramalla talks Expos with film director Robbie Hart, tells Brandon Aiyuk to stay a 49er and his Donald Trump Loser of the Week.

Vassy Kapelos, CTV News Chief Political Correspondent joins guest host Tim Powers on her program to discuss the ramifications of Biden ending his re-election campaign and how that might shape the dynamic of the election.  On todays show: Emelie Peacock, Fire Information Officer, BC Wildfire Service joins guest host Tim Powers to give a snap shot of the wildfire situation in BC. Michael Tiller, Mayor of New-Wes-Valley joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss the seven fishermen that were rescued following their fishing boat catching fire and forcing them to abandon ship and wait for rescue on a life raft. Adam van Koeverden, Member of Parliament for Milton, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Sport and Physical Activity and 4x Olympic Medalist joins guest host TIm Powers to discuss the journey for Canadian athletes to reach the Olympics. The Daily Debrief Panel with Zain Velji, Sabrina Grover and Fred DeLorey.  Corey Crowley, Republican Strategist  joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss how Biden dropping out will change the campaign strategy for the Republicans. Robbie Hart, Director of Nos Amours: The Saga of the Montreal Expos and Founder-President of Montreal-based Adobe Productions International joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss his documentary on Montreal's former MLB team. 

Eric is in conversation with Robbie Hart, the director of the film Nos Amours: The Saga of the Montreal Expos at the Museum of History.

Eric is in conversation with Robbie Hart, the director of the film Nos Amours: The Saga of the Montreal Expos at the Museum of History.

En entrevue, Robbie Hart, producteur et réalisateur.

Trudie Mason, Dr. Valerie Bissonnette, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Robbie Hart, Sarah Deshaies, Mike Paterson

Robbie Hart joined the crew in studio to talk about his new film Nos Amour - The Saga Of The Montreal Expos. Then RDS's Bruno Gervais hopped on to talk the Bolts being on the brink, looking back on the Laval Rocket's season, could changes be coming behind the bench for the Habs and more!

Robbie Hart, Montreal filmmaker, producer and director of “Nos Amours: La Saga des Expos de Montreal”, joined Aaron to preview his film.

Kevin Clifton is In The Frame!Kevin made his Broadway debut in 2009 with Burn The Floor before joining the West End production of Dirty Dancing. Kevin then joined BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing as a professional dancer between 2013 and 2019, cementing himself as a household name. After leaving Strictly, Kevin returned to theatre. His credits include: Scott Hastings in Strictly Ballroom (UK & Ireland Tour), Cosmo Brown in Singing' in the Rain (Sadler's Wells / UK & Ireland Tour), Stacee Jaxx in Rock Of Ages (UK & Ireland Tour), Robbie Hart in The Wedding Singer (Troubadour Wembley Park) and Artilleryman in War of the Worlds (Arena Tour). This Christmas Kevin is making his pantomime debut as Abanazer in Aladdin at the Marlowe Theatre . Next year he will play Hugo / Loco Chanelle in the UK & Ireland Tour of Everybody's Talking About Jamie.Follow Kevin on Instagram: @kevicliftonHosted by Andrew Tomlins  @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.  

This week we are building Robbie Hart from the movie The Wedding Singer for D&D. ⁠Character Sheet

Episode 49 - The Wedding Singer (1998) - Full Review Movie PodcastIs the 80s the greatest decade of all time? We might be about to find out. Join the Born to Watch crew as we revisit the iconic romantic comedy "The Wedding Singer" and discover why it's still one of the most beloved movies of all time."The Wedding Singer" is a delightful romantic comedy that is both a love letter to the 1980s and a timeless story of two people finding each other. With its charming cast, catchy soundtrack, and witty humour, it's no wonder this film has become a pop culture icon.The movie stars Adam Sandler as Robbie Hart, a talented wedding singer who is jilted at the altar and falls into a deep depression. Drew Barrymore plays Julia Sullivan, a sweet-natured waitress who is engaged to a wealthy and self-absorbed businessman. When Robbie and Julia meet, sparks fly, but their timing seems to be perpetually off. The movie takes us on a journey as they navigate their feelings for each other while dealing with the complications of their personal lives.Sandler and Barrymore have excellent chemistry, and their comedic timing is impeccable. Their characters are endearing and relatable, and it's impossible not to root for them to get together. Sandler brings his signature wit and humour to the role of Robbie, and his musical performances are a highlight of the film. Barrymore, meanwhile, is charming and likable as Julia, and she and Sandler play off each other perfectly.The supporting cast is also excellent, with standout performances from Christine Taylor as Julia's snooty cousin Holly, Allen Covert as Robbie's best friend Sammy, and Jon Lovitz as the sleazy wedding singer who competes with Robbie for gigs. The film is filled with memorable and hilarious moments, from the group sing-alongs to the impromptu performance of "Love Stinks" after Robbie is stood up at the altar.One of the most significant aspects of "The Wedding Singer" is its celebration of 1980s culture. The film is set in 1985 and is packed with references to the music, fashion, and pop culture of the era. The soundtrack features iconic songs from the time, including "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" by Dead or Alive and "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" by The Police. The costumes are appropriately outrageous, with Robbie sporting a mullet and Julia wearing shoulder pads and neon leggings.However, the film doesn't just rely on nostalgia for its appeal. It also has a timeless quality that makes it resonate with audiences today. At its core, "The Wedding Singer" is a story about love and finding your soulmate. It's a film that celebrates the power of music to bring people together, and the importance of following your heart, even when it's not the easiest thing to do.Beyond its entertainment value, "The Wedding Singer" has had a significant impact on pop culture. The film helped solidify Adam Sandler's place as a comedy superstar and launched Drew Barrymore's career comeback. It also paved the way for a wave of romantic comedies that followed in its footsteps, including "Notting Hill" and "Love Actually."The film's popularity has also spawned a successful stage musical adaptation, which premiered on Broadway in 2006. The musical features a score by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin and has been performed in theatres around the world.In addition to its cultural impact, "The Wedding Singer" is also a significant film for Adam Sandler fans. It's widely regarded as one of his best movies, and many fans consider it a classic of the romantic comedy genre. It's a film that showcases Sandler's unique blend of humour and heart, and it's a testament to his talents as both a comedian and an actor.In conclusion, "The Wedding Singer" is a must-watch movie for anyone who loves romantic comedies, 1980s nostalgia, or just a good laugh. It's a film that has stood the test of time and continues to be beloved by audiences today.Please follow the Podcast and join our community at https://linktr.ee/borntowatchpodcast If you are looking to start a podcast and want a host or get guests to pipe in remotely, look no further than Riverside.fmClick the link below https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=matthew

 Born in Ottawa, trained at the National Film Board of Canada and winner of dozens of international awards, Peter Raymont has enjoyed a distinguished career as one of Canada's top documentary filmmakers. His White Pine Pictures has been behind such acclaimed titles as Shake Hands with the Devil: The Journey of Roméo Dallaire, Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould. and Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band.I first met him on the set of The Border (2008-2010), a CBC security forces series he co-created with his late wife Lindalee Tracy.Raymont just received CSA Award nominations for two 2022 efforts: Buffy Sainte Marie -- Carry It On and Unloved: Huronia's Forgotten Children. He also recently teamed with previous brioux.tv podcast guest Robbie Hart on Ice-Breaker: The '72 Summit Series.Raymont begins this episode by paying tribute to the late Peter Herrndorf, the universally respected CBC and TVO broadcast executive, Toronto Life publisher and CEO of the National Arts Centre. "He was like a second father to me," says Raymont.The Emmy and Gemini award winner also shares his thoughts on a commercial-free CBC, at least in prime time and for all news broadcasts. Corporate sponsorship, such as in the PBS model in the United States (where several White Pine projects have aired), would provide a better environment both for the makers of documentary films and, he feels, for viewers.Celebrate Peter's birthday Feb. 28 by listening all the way to the end, where he reveals his rousing choice for favourite all-time TV theme song. 

Robbie Hat revient sur son documentaire Ice Breaker sur la série du siècle de 1972.

Another podcast episode about the 1972 hockey Summit Series?Yes and here's why: a second documentary looks at the landmark eight-game series from a very different angle. "Ice-Breaker: the '72 Summit Series" premieres Tuesday, December 27 on Super Channel Fuse. The film, by director Robbie Hart and executive producer Peter Raymont, takes viewer deep inside the Iron Curtain of Soviet Russia. Here's what Hart discovered two years ago after hatching the idea for the project. During those Cold War years,  Gary J. Smith worked at the Canadian embassy in Moscow and had a hand in bringing East and West together for a "friendly series" between hockey's two superpowers. Hart discovered Smith was writing a book about the series (out now as "Ice War Diplomat: Hockey Meets Cold War Politics at the 1972 Summit Series").The book became the spine of the documentary, which differs in many ways from last September's four-part CBC series. First, Wayne Gretzky talks exclusively here about what this series meant to him as a hockey-mad 12-year-old in 1972. Second, Hart, accompanied by goalie Vladislav Tretiak, travels back to the Moscow Ice Palace where half the games were played. It hasn't changed in 50 years! Third, the CBC doc's exclusive use of restored footage from the series forced Hart and others to scour for other sources. What they found were some stunning, ice-level shots, from Russian cameras, of Phil Esposito and others in action that have never been seen before.Fourth:  the new doc makes great use of the inspired sketches made on the scene by Montreal Gazette editorial cartoonist Terry "Aislin" Mosher.If, like me, you are old enough to remember watching the Summit series on TV, you'll see it from a whole new angle. If you were born years later, don't miss this chance to catch up on a mind-blowing part of Canadian history.

In 1998 Frank Coraci brought us the Adam Sandler romcom, The Wedding Singer. Sandler brings Robbie Hart to life as a romantic wedding singer who is about to get married himself. However, when he's stood up at the altar, his life and career begin to unravel until he befriends Julia and together, they discover what love is, or not, I'm not spoiling it for you. Drew Barrymore joins Sandler and a handful of great cameos along with the usual Sandler pals for this flick which also features a soundtrack that went platinum around the globe. But does it hold up? Listen in as Jon, Colin, and Brent discuss the sacred institution of marriage and the best way to get around it as we pass the dutchie and decide if this movie is a White Wedding or a Blue Monday.

Josh welcomes Robbie Hart to talk about the fantastic documentary Ice-Breakers, The 72 Summit Series, Part of the FTN CIFF Interview Series You can also email via freshtake42@gmail.com or Jawa31@gmail.com You can find Josh on Twitter and Instagram Snapchat: jawa31 Join the We Talk Conversation on Twitter @wetalkpodcasts. Plus give us a like now on Facebook.

Josh welcomes Robbie Hart to talk about the fantastic documentary Ice-Breakers, The 72 Summit Series, Part of the FTN CIFF Interview Series You can also email via freshtake42@gmail.com or Jawa31@gmail.com You can find Josh on Twitter and Instagram Snapchat: jawa31 Join the We Talk Conversation on Twitter @wetalkpodcasts. Plus give us a like now on Facebook. The post FTN-CIFF Interview Series(Ice-Breakers,The 72 Summit Series)(Robbie Hart)9/30/22 appeared first on We Talk Podcasts.

AJ and Lee start the hour by making their CFL picks, then they're joined by Robbie Hart, who talks about his documentary Ice-Breaker, about the '72 Summit Series. Then they wrap things up with the Leftover 5

Your memories from the stands, from classrooms, livingrooms, and even from the USSR. Our guests are Robbie Hart, Director of the documentary Ice Breaker: The 1972 Summit Series; and Gary J. Smith, author of Ice War Diplomat: Hockey Meets Cold War Politics, and one of the key Canadian diplomats who made the series happen.

Robbie Hart, the director of the documentary Ice-Breaker, joins the show to talk about his documentary on the '72 Summit Series

AJ and Lee start the hour by making their CFL picks, then they're joined by Robbie Hart, who talks about his documentary Ice-Breaker, about the '72 Summit Series. Then they wrap things up with the Leftover 5

In this episode we get into one of my favorite Rom coms ever starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. Adam plays Robbie Hart, a wedding singer that is passionate about writing music and doing what he can until he gets his big break in the music industry. Drew plays Julia, who is a little unsure about her engagement. These two love bird end up finding each other and realizing what real love should feel like.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/catchthesevibes/message

Today's guest: Robbie Hart, co-producer and director of the documentary "Ice Breaker: The 1972 Summit Series," which has its Alberta premiere this Friday (30 Sept) at the Calgary International Film Festival

In 1972, Team Canada played the Soviet Union in an eight-game series with hopes to prove that it was the best country in the world at hockey. Robbie Hart, director of the documentary, "Ice Breaker: The 1972 Summit Series," and authors Gary J. Smith and Scott Morrison look back on what is still the greatest hockey series ever played.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Co-Filmmaker of "ICE-BREAKER" Robbie Hart joins Steve and Kenny to talk about the film premiering at the Bytowne Cinema that chronicles the the 72' Summit Series, what a thrill it was to make it, appreciation of the battle, how it impacted the game of hockey, delving into the production process, and what it meant to Canadians all around.

Steve and Kenny are joined by co-filmmaker of "ICE-BREAKER" Robbie Hart to talk about the film chronicling the 72' Summit Series that premieres tomorrow at the Bytowne Cinema, then the guys re-address the evergreen Sens topic that is blue-line depth, Blake Wheeler stripped of his "C" in Winnipeg, and Sens rookies set to take the ice vs Bruins rooks.

Co-Filmmaker of "ICE-BREAKER" Robbie Hart joins Steve and Kenny to talk about the film premiering at the Bytowne Cinema that chronicles the the 72' Summit Series, what a thrill it was to make it, appreciation of the battle, how it impacted the game of hockey, dalving into the production process, and what it meant to Canadians all around.

August Down the Aisle is HERE!! Put on your best gown, your dancing shoes, and grab a glass of champagne as we toast to Wedding classics all month long!   Mo and Christina take on their fourth Wedding flick, 1998's The Wedding Singer. Join them as they discuss weaponized incompetence, Robbie Hart's consideration for Respectful King status, and how this film strikes the perfect balance between comedy and whole hearted earnestness.       Our Patreon is LIVE! https://www.patreon.com/moviesthatraisedus We are thrilled to launch our Patreon with exciting perks such as a listener picked bonus movie episode, exclusive Discord, being added to our Close Friends, and a personalized thank you note!    Our merch shop is live! Check out our Raymond the Lifeguard design and so much more!! https://tinyurl.com/vxpbczup     Follow us on instagram @moviesthatraisedus   Follow us on tiktok @moviesthatraiseduspod  Follow us on twitter @mtru_pod      Do you have a movie you want us to cover next? Fill out our form!  https://forms.gle/fU5vRfTk8K5Gb7cD8     Thank you to our wonderful listeners for your wonderful reviews! If you want us to pick a song to play in the 2000's movie montage of your life in the next episode, be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts!

I was thrilled to speak to Christian Charisiou who stars as Robbie Hart and Teagan Wouters who stars as Julia Sullivan in the Australian premiere production of The Wedding Singer, ahead of their Sydney debut at the State Theatre.  The original Sydney season was set to open in July 2021, but Sydney had been plunged into some two weeks before. The musical was rescheduled for January 2022 and after the first performance, again adhearing to government regulation, was paused for over a week, which unfortunately reduced  their strict four week season. The musical is returning to Melbourne and will head to Perth. 

In today's episode we meet Dr. Robbie Hart, a researcher at the William L. Brown Center of the Missouri Botanical Garden. We learn how hillsides filled with Rhododendron flowers have informed the everyday lives of people on Mt. Yulong in South China, how this traditional ecological knowledge is preserved in the local languages of Yunnan, and how even listening to a tiny bee buzzing around a flower can provide insight on the importance of plants and the environment for the flourishing of humankind. Echoing the words of author Nancy Farmer, “Look around you...Feel the wind, smell the air. Listen to the birds and watch the sky. Tell me what's happening in the wide world.”

On this episode of Lour After Hours Presents: Cinemeh, we will review the 1998 classic, The Wedding Singer starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. Sandler plays Robbie Hart in the titular role who meets a waitress named Julia Sullivan played by Barrymore. The two become fast friends but, both are engaged to the wrong people. Fortune intervenes to help them discover each other. What is Cinemeh, you might ask? This is a new series where we review movies that received a 69% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, or 6.9 stars on IMDb. We then establish whether or not it is worth it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Sandler's role as Robbie Hart in The Wedding Singer is at risk of being overshadowed in the stage adaptation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Deary and Fenris make their cases for which movie represents the peak of Adam Sandler's insanely successful career: Happy Gilmore or The Wedding Singer. Would you rather hang with Happy or Robbie Hart? Are we sure Shooter McGavin was more evil than Glenn Gulia? Was Glenn actually awesome? Did you prefer the cameo by Bob Barker or Billy Idol? We also provide some hot takes about Drew Barrymore and consider some of the perfect roles Chris Farley should've had. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peakspod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peakspod/support

Dave and Ethan interview legendary comedy musician Stephen Lynch about his career and Weird Al! Not only was Stephen Lynch nominated for a Tony Award, he's had hit comedy specials on Comedy Central, comedy albums at #1 on the Billboard Comedy Charts, regular airplay on The Dr. Demento Show, and both national and international comedy tours.

Today we celebrate a botanical artist who learned to paint from her famous younger brother. We'll also learn about a botanist who was fascinated with seed dispersion and weeds. We’ll hear a little snippet about spring from an author and ecologist. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a book about the cultural significance behind Japanese Gardens. And then we’ll wrap things up with National Orchid Day.   Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart To listen to the show while you're at home, just ask Alexa or Google to “Play the latest episode of The Daily Gardener Podcast.” And she will. It's just that easy.   The Daily Gardener Friday Newsletter Sign up for the FREE Friday Newsletter featuring: A personal update from me Garden-related items for your calendar The Grow That Garden Library™ featured books for the week Gardener gift ideas Garden-inspired recipes Exclusive updates regarding the show Plus, each week, one lucky subscriber wins a book from the Grow That Garden Library™ bookshelf.   Gardener Greetings Send your garden pics, stories, birthday wishes, and so forth to Jennifer@theDailyGardener.org   Curated News Missouri Botanical Garden's Robbie Hart finds his passion in the Himalayas | St. Louis Business Journal | Nathan Rubbelke   Facebook Group If you'd like to check out my curated news articles and original blog posts for yourself, you're in luck. I share all of it with the Listener Community in the Free Facebook Group - The Daily Gardener Community. So, there’s no need to take notes or search for links. The next time you're on Facebook, search for Daily Gardener Community, where you’d search for a friend... and request to join. I'd love to meet you in the group.   Important Events April 16, 1847 Today is the birthday of the American botanical illustrator Ellen Thayer Fisher. Born in Boston, Ellen’s family eventually moved to Brooklyn, New York. The daughter of a Civil War surgeon and doctor, Ellen’s younger brother Abbott became a famous American painter and naturalist. When Abbott attended the Brooklyn Art School and the Academy of Design, he would come back home and share with Ellen what he was learning about drawing and painting. When she was 22, Ellen married Edward Thornton Fisher, and together they had seven children. In her spare time, Ellen focused on the subject of botanicals - painting mainly floral still lifes. Sometimes her brother, Abbott, would assist with the final touches of her work - which is why some of her paintings are also signed by her brother. Abbott always called her “Nellie,” and Ellen always signed her paintings with this family endearment. To help with her family’s finances, Ellen painted for exhibitions - likely using her brother’s connections, but she also gave “lessons by letter” to aspiring artists. By 1884, Ellen began producing art for the Boston publisher, Louis Prang - the man known as the father of the American Christmas card. Louis turned Ellen’s art into beautiful greeting cards.   Some of Ellen’s more popular pieces feature Blackberries, Poppies, and a there's one with a Thistle that's visited by a bumblebee.   April 16, 1886 Today is the birthday of the English botanist and ecologist, Sir Edward Salisbury. The youngest of nine children, Edward’s passion for plants started as a young boy. Edward loved to go out into the countryside to dig up plants to grow in his own garden patch at home. Once he identified the plant, he attached a label with the Latin name. His older brothers teased him by calling his garden ‘The Graveyard.’ Edward grew up to become one of the leading British botanists of the twentieth century. During World War II, he was the director of Kew - a position he held for thirteen years. During the war, Edward wrote a paper called “The Flora of Bombed Areas.” Bomb sites were fascinating to Edward. What drew his attention was the way that seeds were dispersed in the aftermath of bombing. Edward immersed himself in the subject of seeds and how they traveled - whether by human shoes, bird droppings, animal feed bags, or wind. Edward wrote many books, but he is best known for his classic garden book called, Weeds and Aliens. In the book, Edward tells the story of going for a walk in the countryside. When he got home, he discovered that the cuffs of his wool trousers were full of seeds. In a moment of inspiration, Edward decided to try to grow them. The net result was that Edward grew more than 300 plants, “comprising over 20 different species of weeds." Indeed, Edward loved plants, and he was especially interested in their native habitats and how they grew in the wild. Edward had strong opinions about plants. He once said, “The double lily was and is a crime against God and man." Edward died in 1978. He lived to be 92.   Unearthed Words The world is exploding in emerald, sage, and lusty chartreuse - neon green with so much yellow in it. It is an explosive green that, if one could watch it moment by moment throughout the day, would grow in every dimension. ― Amy Seidl, ecologist, writer, and teacher, Early Spring: An Ecologist and Her Children Wake to a Warming World   Grow That Garden Library Japanese Garden Design by Marc Peter Keane This book came out in 2017. In this book, the landscape architect Marc Peter Keane shares how gardens are designed in Japan. Marc moved to Japan in 1985, where he’s been teaching garden design and designing gardens. Marc does a masterful job of conveying the intentions and motivations for some of Japan's most beautiful gardens. Now intentions and motivations are two important aspects of Japanese gardens that often go unnoticed since Japanese gardens look so natural and wild. Yet, these peaceful places are man-made. Japanese gardens tell stories - and those stories, according to Marc, are very controlled and intentional. Marc helps translate these stories along with helping us to appreciate the metaphors the gardens represent. In the forward to Marc’s book, is this charming anecdote: At the end of his life, American poet Ezra Pound, wrote: “Let the wind speak. That is paradise.” The Japanese garden designer, like the poet, creates a theater for the wind to speak, and to our delight, we find that the wind has words. With Japanese Garden Design, Mr. Keane provides an etymology, grammar, and lexicon for deciphering, just what the wind has to say.” This book is 192 pages of beautiful Japanese gardens along with cultural and historical insights that make the beauty of these gardens even more meaningful. You can get a copy of Japanese Garden Design by Marc Peter Keane and support the show using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for around $12   Today’s Botanic Spark Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart Today is National Orchid Day. It has been observed annually on April 16th since 2015. Now, Orchids are my new go-to order from the florist. If I need to give a gift, I’ll send an orchid because they are so long-lived and they are simply spectacular. Orchids have been an obsession for many gardeners. The great Enid Haupt, also known as "the fairy godmother of American horticulture," fell immediately in love with orchids when her future husband, Ira Haupt, gifted her with a Cymbidium Orchid. Enid was immediately enthralled by it, and she began a life-long love affair with orchids. And I love what the American paleontologist, evolutionary biologist, and science historian Stephen Jay Gould, once wrote about Orchids: “Orchids manufacture their intricate devices from the common components of ordinary flowers, parts usually fitted for very different functions.  Orchids were not made by an ideal engineer; they are jury-rigged from a limited set of available components. Thus, they must have evolved from ordinary flowers.”   Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener. And remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

  On episode 67 of Foodie Pharmacology, Dr. Quave chats with Dr. Robbie Hart, Director of the William L. Brown Center at Missouri Botanical Garden. Robbie is an ethnobotanist and explorer with expertise in agrobiodiversity of the Himalayas, where he studies high-elevation plant ecology, climate change, and ethnobotany. He shares some insights into his work on these topics and also explains how to make a delicious cup of yak butter tea, a local staple in the Himalayas!   *** ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Robbie Hart is a scientist at the Missouri Botanical Garden, where he directs the William L. Brown Center, a team of researchers dedicated to the study of useful plants, understanding the relationships between humans, plants, and their environment, the conservation of plant species, and the preservation of traditional knowledge for the benefit of future generations. Dr. Hart’s research is on high-elevation plant ecology, climate change, and ethnobotany, and particularly the areas in which these three topics overlap. I often find myself working on projects involving rhododendrons, the eastern Himalaya, and quantitative ethnobotany.   Brown Center Website: wlbcenter.org Follow Dr. Hart on Twitter: @Oreotrephes   *** ABOUT FOODIE PHARMACOLOGY  Now in Season 2 with more than sixty episodes! Tune in to explore the food-medicine continuum with Dr. Cassandra Quave as she meets with award-winning authors, chefs, scientists, farmers and experts on the connections between food and health. New episodes release every Monday! Like the show? Please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and share your favorite episodes with your friends!  *** PODCAST DESCRIPTION: Have you ever wondered where your food comes from? Not just where it’s grown today, but where it originally popped up in the world? Have you ever bit into a delicious ripe fruit and wondered, hey – why is it this color? What’s responsible for this amazing flavor? Is this good for my health? Could it even be medicinal? Foodie Pharmacology is a science podcast built for the food curious, the flavor connoisseurs, chefs, science geeks, plant lovers and adventurous taste experimenters out in the world! Join American ethnobotanist Dr. Cassandra Quave on this adventure through history, medicine, cuisine and molecules as she explores the amazing pharmacology of our foods.  *** SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW:  Subscribe to Foodie Pharmacology on Apple Podcasts for audio and the TeachEthnobotany YouTube Channel to see full video of new episodes. You can also find more than 50 episodes of the show at https://foodiepharmacology.com/ Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @foodiepharma or on Facebook at "Foodie Pharmacology with Cassandra Quave"  *** PODCAST REVIEWS:  “You are what you eat — and what you listen to. Dr. Quave combines science with food, culture and history in this enjoyable, educational podcast.”--Carol on Facebook Page Reviews    “We have needed this podcast for a long time. Dr. Quave's willingness to share her knowledge of plant usage and history make these podcasts interesting and helpful. The interviews from around the world are always loaded with information. Waiting on a new episode.every week.”--Alan on Apple Podcasts Reviews    “Great podcast about favorite foods! If you love food, you will love this podcast! Dr. Quave makes the science behind the food approachable and easy to understand. Love it!”--Liz on Apple Podcasts Reviews    “Dr Quave is amazingly informative. I could listen to her talk all day. And thanks to these podcasts I can! Thank you!”-- Wendy on Facebook Page Reviews    “Fascinating and entertaining! Dr. Quave is not just one of the foremost experts on the subject, she is also an incredibly gifted teacher and storyteller. I highly recommend Foodie Pharmacology to anyone with any interest in the subject.”-- John on Facebook Page Reviews    “Dr. Quave is a brilliant scientist and storyteller, which makes this program both entertaining and accessible!”-- Ernest on Facebook Page Reviews    “Dr. Quave is my go to source for all things Ethnobotany. Her new podcast is a great way to learn about plants and their many uses, ranging from food to medicine and so much more. I can’t wait for the newest episode!”--Paul on Apple Podcasts Reviews

We are BACK!!! After a long hiatus, we have returned to have a chat about rom-coms and if these fools for love deserve the love they pine for. This episode has Alan Shane Lewis and Surer Qaly falling in love with the Sandman as Robbie Hart in The Wedding Singer. Robbie Hart is a hopeless romantic wedding singer who gets stood up at his own wedding, and while his friends and co-workers try to help him recover from the rejection, he finds himself falling in love with Julia Sullivan, a lovely caterer who is about to get married to the biggest mistake of her life! Does he save her in time? Does Billy Idol make a cameo? Is first class actually a superior travelling experience? Have a listen and find out. Follow us on social media, and let us know your thoughts and what your favourite rom-coms are!

In this week's episode Eric and Chris stick with the 80 set romantic comedies as they followed heartbroken wedding singer Robbie Hart as he slowly starts to fall for adorable waitress Julia in the 1998 romantic comedy The Wedding Singer.

While Adam Sandler isn't necessarily the Sweeties cup of tea, we will gladly celebrate The Wedding Singer, the 1998 homage to the 80s as a rom com that we absolutely loved! We can take Adam Sandler in small doses, but we love his toned done portrayal of true romantic Robbie Hart, wedding singer extraordinaire, who gets left at the altar by bitchy fiancee Linda and vows off love forever. But who can say no to true love when you befriend cute as a button Julia, played by Drew Barrymore?? We'll always have a fond place in our heart for the 1980s, a truly wild decade that spawned really questionable fashion choices yet insanely catchy pop music, and while The Wedding Singer exaggerates things a bit, we'll never forget that the 80s were a great time for mullets and purple eyeshadow.  We'll chat about if the 80s really had the best weddings (banquet halls, blue tuxedos, hair band veils!), if Robbie really had any talent at all as a singer, and what is the perfect style kiss for your wedding day? Well kiss my grits, love stinks!

There’s no way you can resist a romantic comedy movie starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. Still stuck in 1998, we’re taking the opportunity to look at the Frank Coraci directed movie – The Wedding Singer. This was Adam Sandler’s ninth feature film and the first to feature both Sandler and Barrymore together. Set in 1985, The Wedding Singer follows Robbie Hart, a nice guy with a broken heart who is stuck in one of the most romantic jobs in the world – a wedding singer. He loses all hope when he is abandoned at the altar by his fiancé. He meets a young woman named Julia, who enlists his help to plan her wedding. With a killer soundtrack of 80s bangers, and a blend of both romance and comedy, is this one of Sandler’s best?

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