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Whenever we make a decision, there is that part of us that dreads making the wrong one and that part makes us procrastinate making that decision now. A very simple shift in perspective can go a long way to get us moving forward if we're stuck in that moment. Join us in this mind expanding episode of What's Working Now? as Katie talks with Courtney Elmer, the founder of The EffortLESS Life, about how to get unstuck in that paralysis from decision making. Courtney also talks about how she realized the value in leveraging podcasts for thought leadership and some very valuable insight on how to connect with your person and with your audience.If you're thinking about going into podcasting, or is currently struggling with your own, then this episode is something you do not want to miss!Key Takeaways from this episode:Responsibility to create meaningful change. Leveraging podcasts for thought leadershipDefining who and what gets sacrificed by not making a choice. Distinction between decision and deciding nowBetween KPIs and connecting with your person firstDistinction of benefits versus actual problemsAbout Courtney Elmer:As the Founder of The EffortLESS Life®, globally-ranked host of the AntiFragile Entrepreneurship™ podcast, and creator of PodLaunch™, Courtney Elmer is a sought-after consultant, host, and speaker who empowers online entrepreneurs to embrace antifragility and use their voice to catalyze positive change in the world. Drawing on her background in psychology and personal experience as a cancer survivor, Courtney teaches online business leaders how to build self-sustaining businesses that can thrive in a rapidly changing digital environment, expand their thought leadership through podcasting, and grow through what they go through to create the greater income, influence, and impact they deserve. She lives in New Orleans with her husband Alan and their son AJ, a surprise miracle baby following her cancer treatments. Connect with Courtney:Website: www.theeffortlesslife.coAntifragile Entrepreneurship Podcast: https://www.antifragileentrepreneurship.co/Instagram: www.instagram.com/thecourtneyelmerLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyelmer Free Workshop: www.antifragileentrepreneurship.co/workshop  About Katie Richardson: Katie, once a girl who just liked to have fun, transformed into a globally recognized designer and entrepreneur. With expertise in woodworking, welding, drawing, and sewing, she crafted her own path. Despite initial doubts and imposter syndrome, Katie defied expectations by establishing Puj, a business that now boasts its products in 2,000 US stores and 26 countries, delighting over 1 million customers worldwide. Her greatest aspiration is to inspire women across the globe. Renowned shows like the Ellen Degeneres Show, Rachael Ray Show, Today Show, and Entrepreneur Magazine have featured her, while influential figures like Martha Stewart, Matt Damon, Camilla Alves, Mario Lopez, Robert Downey Jr., Kourtney Kardashian, Bill & Giuliana Rancic, and Pam Beesley have embraced her products. Today, Katie is a coach, mother of four, wife, author, and powerful speaker.  To connect with Katie:An Event in Puerto Rico (December 6-8, 2023) : https://now.katierichardson.com/event Website: **DATES FOR THIS EVENT HAVE CHANGED** The event dates are now DECEMBER 6-8TH, 2023.I hope to see you there!

On this episode, we continue our journey through comic book film with RDJ's second turn as Tony Stark: IRON MAN 2. 

Imagine the power of a successful business where your people are very eager to go to work and contribute some more to your success. How do you even start to plan for something like that? Join us in this very inspiring episode of What's Working Now? as Katie sits with Jerry McNamara in a discussion about creating a compelling company and finding balance in your life as an entrepreneur. Discover the impact of choice in our mental health, business growth strategies, principles of personal performance, investing in your self, and chasing your potential. Key Takeaways from this episode:We don't have to make the mistakes to learnThe impact of personal choice on mental and physical healthLeadership and business growth strategies9 Principles of Personal Performance3 Key Pieces for a successful and compelling businessThe proper way of scaling up and adding peopleAbout Jerry Macnamara:Multi-time CEO Helping other CEOs accelerate & have fun again | Franchise 500 (2x), Inc500 (2x) & Biz Journal Fast 50 (3x) + Trend Best Places to Work | Ultimate CEO | Proving Good Guys Finish 1st since 1974 Connect with Jerry:Website: https://provenchaos.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrymacnamara/  About Katie Richardson:Katie, once a girl who just liked to have fun, transformed into a globally recognized designer and entrepreneur. With expertise in woodworking, welding, drawing, and sewing, she crafted her own path. Despite initial doubts and imposter syndrome, Katie defied expectations by establishing Puj, a business that now boasts its products in 2,000 US stores and 26 countries, delighting over 1 million customers worldwide. Her greatest aspiration is to inspire women across the globe. Renowned shows like the Ellen Degeneres Show, Rachael Ray Show, Today Show, and Entrepreneur Magazine have featured her, while influential figures like Martha Stewart, Matt Damon, Camilla Alves, Mario Lopez, Robert Downey Jr., Kourtney Kardashian, Bill & Giuliana Rancic, and Pam Beesley have embraced her products. Today, Katie is a coach, mother of four, wife, author, and powerful speaker. To connect with Katie:An Event in Puerto Rico (December 6-8, 2023) : https://now.katierichardson.com/eventWebsite: https://katierichardson.com/CASE STUDIES: https://now.katierichardson.com/casestudyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-richardson-creatorApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-working-now/id1515291698BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1847280Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kV8cL7eTZ70UAXMOtcBbr

We now have 45 MCU movies and shows.  Please share your ranking down in the comment section! Let's have a lively, yet respectful, conversation! Let's do it!  All 45 MCU Movies and Shows Ranked! TODAY'S SPONSOR | HelloFresh | Fresh Food & Meal Kit Delivery Service. Go to http://www.HelloFresh.com/seanchandlerfree and use code seanchandlerfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active.   RESOURCES ** AFFLIATE LINKS *** Listen to MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios for FREE and a 30 day trial of Audible at http://www.audibletrial.com/seanchandler  ** AFFILIATE ** Buy a hard copy of MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios here: https://amzn.to/40JnEoo Buy The Story of Marvel Studios: The Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe here: https://amzn.to/3sEH2q2 So today it's time to update my ranking of the MCU! MOVIES TO RANK FROM THE MCU (and provide a mini-movie review) Iron Man (2008) w/ Robert Downey Jr. Incredible Hulk (2008)  Iron Man 2 (2010)  Thor (2011)  w/ Chris Hemsworth Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) w/ Chris EVANS   Marvel's The Avengers (2012) FROM Kevin Feige and Joss Whedon Iron Man 3 (2013)  Thor the Dark World (2013)   Captain America The Winter Soldier (2014) from The Russo Brothers   Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)  w/ Chris Pratt From James Gunn Avengers Age of Ultron (2015)    Ant-Man (2015)   w/ Paul Rudd Captain America Civil War (2016)  Dr. Strange (2016)  Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)  w/ Tom Holland Thor: Ragnarok (2017)   Black Panther (2018) Directed by Ryan Coogler Avengers: Infinity War (2018) Ant-man and the Wasp (2018) Captain Marvel (2019) w/ Brie Larson Avengers: Endgame  Spider-man Far From Home WandaVision Falcon and the Winter Soldier Loki Black Widow What If...? Hawkeye Spider-Man No Way Home Moon Knight Doctor Strange in the Multi-verse of Madness Ms. Marvel Thor Love and Thunder She-Hulk Werewolf By Night Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Secret Invasion Loki Season 2 The Marvels FIND ME ONLINE INSTAGRAM @seantalksabout TWITTER   @kirkneverdied FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/seanchandlertalksabout Patreon https://www.patreon.com/seanchandler FIND THE SEAN CHANDLER PODCAST: ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sean-chandler-podcast/id1498677542 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xv87P7IlCwccth177rnM6 GOOGLE PODCASTS: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ivxlw3mprfqlvs2cb3yk3dxxkc4?t=The_Sean_Chandler_Podcast STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-sean-chandler-podcast PODBEAN: https://seanchandler.podbean.com My Merch Store https://www.teepublic.com/stores/sean-chandler-talks-about?ref_id=5518&ref_type=aff Check out the complete list of gear I use for creating my YouTube videos here:  https://kit.co/SeanChandler/my-youtube-equipment See a list of my posters (and where to get them) here: https://kit.co/SeanChandler/my-movie-posters See a list of my Funko Pops here: https://kit.co/SeanChandler/my-funko-pop-collection Fan Mail can be sent to:  Sean M. Chandler PO Box 1042  Hutto, TX 78634 VIDEO SUMMARY This video contains Sean Chandler Talks About's ranking of all 45  MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) films and shows from the worst to the best. The films are based on the Marvel comic books and comics.  // MCU Ranked 45 /// Every Marvel Movie ranked  /// All 45 MCU Movies and Shows Ranked! All 45 MCU Movies and Shows Ranked! Every MCU Movie Ranked Every MCU Movie and TV Show Ranked AFFLIATE DISCLAIMER I may earn a small commission for my endorsement, recommendation, testimonial, and/or link to any products or services from this video.

Book Vs. Movie: Home for the HolidaysThe Short Story by Chris Radant & the 1995 Jodie Foster FilmThe Margos are getting into the holiday spirit with the cult classic Home for the Holidays, based on a 1991 short story by Chris Radant, directed by Jodie Foster. Radant's short story appeared in the now-defunct Boston Phoenix and is based on her experience dealing with family issues during the holiday season. (You can listen to it at this clip from the storyteller Kelley Hazen: https://soundcloud.com/bruce-kelley-3/home-for-the-holidays-by-chris-radant-narrated-by-kelley-hazenThe 1995 film stars a cast of acting superstars from Robert Downey Jr to Anne Bancroft. At the time, it had middling reviews but is considered a must-watch for its fans every Thanksgiving. Adapted by W.D. Richter and includes a killer soundtrack. So which did we like better?In this ep, the Margos discuss:The short story that inspires the film.Jodie Foster's career as an actor and director.The cast of the 1995 film: Holly Hunter (Claudia Larson,) Robert Downey Jr. (Tommy Larson,) Anne Bancroft (Adele Larson,) Charles Durning (Henry Larson,) Dylan McDermott (Leo Fish,) Geraldine Chaplin (Aunt Gladys,) Steve Guttenberg (Walter Wedman,) Cynthia Stevenson (Joanne Larson Wedman,) Claire Danes (Kitt Larson) and David Straithairn as Russell.Clips used:“Kooky Aunt Gladys”Home for the Holidays (1995 trailer)Holly Hunter gets firedRobert Downey Jr improvisesGladys's speechTurkey dinner on Cynthia Stevenson“Sad Russell”Music: Nat King ColeBook Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupFollow us on Twitter @bookversusmovieInstagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D's Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D's Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”Margo D's TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohuebrooklynfitchick@gmail.comYou can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMamaMargo P's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/Margo P's Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing. Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5406542/advertisement

Kelsi and Trey discuss David Fincher's masterpiece Zodiac and explore the multi-genre epic starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Robert Downey Jr., and Mark Ruffalo. This is a commentary and deep dive of the perfect political thriller, it captures the obsessive, paranoid American conscience attempting to make sense out of a country so broken that its own people are too rattled to check their mail. Become a member of The Extra Credits+ on Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/TheExtraCredits?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link⁠⁠ Send requests, questions, and thoughts to our email: extracreditspod@gmail.com ⁠⁠Letterboxd: ⁠The Extra Credits⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠@theextracredits⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠@theextracredits⁠⁠⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠The Extra Credits

In this episode hosts Dax Holt and Adam Glynn look into the transformative journeys of Robert Downey Jr., Drew Barrymore, and Miley Cyrus. From Robert's triumphant comeback, navigating through iconic roles like Iron Man and Sherlock Holmes, to Drew's resurgence as the beloved daytime show host after overcoming a tumultuous past – we leave no stone unturned. Join us as we unravel the wild tales, personal insights, and the Hollywood highs of these three extraordinary personalities. Don't miss out on the untold stories that shaped their careers and lives. Don't miss a thing! Follow Hollywood Raw on Insta, Facebook, and Twitter. Dax Holt - Insta / Twitter Adam Glyn - Insta / Twitter This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Turkey Day, Slackers!This episode is a little bit of a mish mosh - kind of like a Thanksgiving buffet! Mostly about the movies - or should I say lack of movies - dedicated to the MAJOR holiday between Halloween & Christmas!Sure there are the tried and true classics - Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. Home for the Holidays. There odd one offs like Pieces of April, and then a ton of movies that are only "kinda/sorta" Thanksgiving movies.My question is why is this such a neglected holiday? Is there any other holiday more meme worthy - particularly as it often has the stigma of producing the weirdest, most uncomfortable, and even antagonistic family gatherings of all the major holidays! Seems like fertile ground, there.Wishing you and yours are very Happy Thanksgiving!

Today is the day of the digital release of OPPENHEIMER so here is an episode for you about what all the heavy lifting that went to aging and transforming the brilliant actors in the film.  Hair Designer Jaime Leigh McIntosh and Makeup  Designer Luisa Abel walk us through the process on set under Christopher Nolan's direction while they collaborated to create convincing looks for Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., and Emily Blunt that would span across wildly different projections (IMAX and 70 MM) and Black and White as well as Color. I'm sorry for the minimal visuals- the studio sent approved images which I wanted to respect, but in order to see Jaime Leigh and Luisa's extraordinary work better, please please please see the film which is out now on digital.Jaime Leigh also hosts the podcast, Last Looks which is a must-sub for everyone in the industry- check it out if you aren't subscribed already! Jaime Leigh's IGhttps://www.instagram.com/jaimeleigh.hair/ Last Looks Podcasthttps://linktr.ee/Thelastlookspodcast OPPENHEIMERhttps://amzn.to/3G6WvT0 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/look-behind-the-look-pod/support

The US government is the single largest purchaser of goods and services in the world. Though government contracts are usually associated with defense purposes, there are a lot more opportunities, especially for small businesses, to supply what the government needs.In this episode of What's Working Now? Katie interviews Richard Howard, a leading expert on US federal government contracts, as they discuss how Richard's company helps small businesses tap into these opportunities from the federal government. Tune in and learn more! This could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Key Takeaways from this episode:Richard's military career to government procurement.Why you should consider going after government contractsOn small business definition and the NAICS codeStarting points for getting a government contractA $200 million contract with a small teamPodcast and email marketing.About Richard Howard:Richard Howard, Lt Col (Ret) is a leading authority on US federal government contracts. As a career military acquisitions officer, he oversaw $82B+ in DoD contracts and has advised & trained over 400 companies as a consultant. Connect with Richard:Website: https://www.dodcontract.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickychoward/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dodcontractacademyCRM Designed for Selling to the US Government: https://www.govclose.com/DOD Contract Academy on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dod-contract-academy/id1566870206  About Katie Richardson:Katie, once a girl who just liked to have fun, transformed into a globally recognized designer and entrepreneur. With expertise in woodworking, welding, drawing, and sewing, she crafted her own path. Despite initial doubts and imposter syndrome, Katie defied expectations by establishing Puj, a business that now boasts its products in 2,000 US stores and 26 countries, delighting over 1 million customers worldwide. Her greatest aspiration is to inspire women across the globe. Renowned shows like the Ellen Degeneres Show, Rachael Ray Show, Today Show, and Entrepreneur Magazine have featured her, while influential figures like Martha Stewart, Matt Damon, Camilla Alves, Mario Lopez, Robert Downey Jr., Kourtney Kardashian, Bill & Giuliana Rancic, and Pam Beesley have embraced her products. Today, Katie is a coach, mother of four, wife, author, and powerful speaker. To connect with Katie:An Event in Puerto Rico (December 6-8, 2023) : https://now.katierichardson.com/eventWebsite: https://katierichardson.com/CASE STUDIES: https://now.katierichardson.com/casestudyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-richardson-creatorApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-working-now/id1515291698BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1847280Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kV8cL7eTZ70UAXMOtcBbr

Can Jodie Foster do no wrong? Well, back in 1995, the verdict was still out. Despite the film's all-star lineup of Holly Hunter, Anne Bancroft, and Robert Downey Jr, Home for the Holidays was a turkey at the box office. Now, decades later, can we find the fun in this family's disfunction? Who's the real antagonist in this holiday tale? And just how many cooked turkeys were needed to make the big dinner scene? The Old Roommates grab their gravy ladles and dig into this misunderstood family dramedy – all through their middle-aged lens. Listen to this.Old Roommates can be reached via email at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. Follow Old Roommates on Instagram and YouTube @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review!#Annebancroft #charlesdurning #HollyHunter #Rober DowneyJr

Just in time to bulk up your holiday shopping lists there are some choice selections being released this week on Blu-ray from the classic to the pure nostalgic. Peter Sobczynski and Erik Childress guide you through it. Criterion has got some Scorsese and Chabrol while Kino goes Burt Reynolds and a bizarro ‘80s Christmas tale. Speaking of Scorsese, there's another Lily Gladstone performance to check out from this year and Lions Gate releases two of their franchise players from the theaters as well. Erik and Peter go through the history of the Police Academy series while the same studio releases a complete set of a terrific sci-fi series Erik caught up with this year. For the moms (and lovers of all things love) there's a classic Christmas romcom debuting in 4K and for the Dads (when they are done with Burt) Harrison Ford gets the 4K treatment on the run and Christopher Nolan's latest is here for your stocking stuffers. 0:00 - Intro 1:40 - Criterion (Mean Streets (4K), La Ceremonie) 14:33 - Music Box (The Unknown Country) 20:32 - Kino (Babes in Toyland (1986), White Lightning, Gator, More 4K Recommendations) 36:44 - Shout! Factory (The Police Academy Collection, Farscape: The Complete Series (25th Anniversary Edition)) 56:51 - Warner Bros. (The Fugitive (4K)) 1:06:18 - Universal (Love Actually (4K), Oppenheimer) 1:22:02 - Lions Gate (Saw X, Expendables 4) 1:33:15 - New Blu-ray Announcements

Following the release of Avengers Endgame and Spider-Man: No Way Home, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been stumbling. The slow decline of the MCU has become most evident with the desperation of Marvel to recapture the attention of the fans with final trailer for The Marvels featuring vintage clips of Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man and Chris Evans' Captain America, who do not appear in the film. The Marvel's has produced the lowest opening weekend box office of any MCU film. We discuss want went wrong with the MCU, what is planned by Disney for the near future and the numerous changes happening on an almost weekly basis. We then discuss if we had Creative Control, how we would each fix the MCU. The team assembled for episode is Kenan, Sacha, Neil, Lee and a special appearance by Andreas after a long absence! This topic brought out a lot of passion which resulted in our longest...episode....ever! Let us know your thoughts in the comments! What do you think of the current state of the MCU? Who do you think had the best solution? FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠@CreativeControl⁠⁠⁠ Twitter (X) - ⁠⁠⁠@CCMoviePodcast⁠⁠⁠ Facebook- ⁠⁠⁠Creative Control Movie Podcast⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠Creative Control Movie Podcast

An automotive expert says car prices could begin a "race to the bottom" next year as traffic and costs at the Port of Los Angeles return to pre-pandemic levels. L.A. Metro is looking for names for its new line connecting Artesia to downtown L.A. We speak to a local entrepreneur selling merch for the I-10 fire. And go see a fleet of vintage gas guzzlers owned by Robert Downey Jr. at the L.A. Auto Show - including one with a solar-powered electric barbecue. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Oh thank god. I was worried that I was gonna be stuck with nothing but said monologues on the horrors of war. Thank the lord we have Jack Black doing fart jokes.

Welcome to another episode of What's Working Now! Join Katie today as she shares the mic with Tom Healy. Tom is a coach, speaker, and entrepreneur who is passionate about helping people become extraordinary. On this episode, he shares with us his journey, both personal and business, and shares with us the lessons he has learned along the way. Are you starting a business and trying to figure out how to do it? Or are you an entrepreneur who is struggling to balance everything? Listen in as Tom drops nuggets of wisdom on how to maximize your time and energy and eliminate waste.Key Takeaways from this episode:On having a refined system Knowing what you can and cannot controlSurrounding yourself with other people that can give you leverageTaking time to ask yourself, “what gives me energy?”Figuring out what you love and what you hateOn being the perfect solution for a very specific personAbout Tom Healy:Tom Healy is passionate about helping organizations drive higher performance from their key people. As a teenager, Tom started his first business and his entrepreneurial spirit only grew. Over his professional career, Tom has founded three successful companies, published five books, developed online education used on over 100 college campuses, delivered over 1,000 presentations and helped hundreds of organizations execute faster.Connect with Tom:LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetomhealy/About Katie Richardson:Katie, once a girl who just liked to have fun, transformed into a globally recognized designer and entrepreneur. With expertise in woodworking, welding, drawing, and sewing, she crafted her own path. Despite initial doubts and imposter syndrome, Katie defied expectations by establishing Puj, a business that now boasts its products in 2,000 US stores and 26 countries, delighting over 1 million customers worldwide. Her greatest aspiration is to inspire women across the globe. Renowned shows like the Ellen Degeneres Show, Rachael Ray Show, Today Show, and Entrepreneur Magazine have featured her, while influential figures like Martha Stewart, Matt Damon, Camilla Alves, Mario Lopez, Robert Downey Jr., Kourtney Kardashian, Bill & Giuliana Rancic, and Pam Beesley have embraced her products. Today, Katie is a coach, mother of four, wife, author, and powerful speaker.To connect with Katie:An Event in Puerto Rico (December 6-8, 2023): https://now.katierichardson.com/eventWebsite: https://katierichardson.com/CASE STUDIES: https://now.katierichardson.com/casestudyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-richardson-creatorApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-working-now/id1515291698BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1847280Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kV8cL7eTZ70UAXMOtcBbr

We discuss the latest MCU news regarding Robert Downey Jr.'s reported return as Iron Man! We are joined with special guest, Aidan Lytle! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caleb-squared/support

 In this episode of the #1 public school teacher pop culture podcast, we answer essential questions by determining if it is a "good idea" or a "bad idea"* Do we need a live action Gargoyles show?* Should Disney have used Robin Williams voices for a new Genie short?* Should the MCU switch from Kang to Dr. Doom?*Should the MCU bring back Robert Downey Jr. and the original Avengers?0:14 LJ Photography12:53  Gargoyles Live Action Series19:31  Robin Williams's Genie Returns23:25  DareDevil has new showrunner28:30  Marvel Drops Kang for Dr. Doom?37:36  The Return of the Original AvengersThoughts on the show? Comments? Questions? Text or leave a voice mail for the Fandalorians at (631) 494-3632‬SPONSOR: LJ PhotographyTis the season for photos. LJ Photography is run by a full time teacher and mom.  She understands the last minute hustle and bustle for family photos.  If you live on Long Island and are looking for family photos they have you covered.    LJ photography is ready to capture the beautiful memories for you and your loved ones.  Check them out on instagram @LJ_photographyli for more information! Send all email to Thefandaloriansmailbag@gmail.com all emails will be read on the podcast. Follow us on Twitter at @FandalorainspodAlso follow us on Instagram at fandalorians.podcastWant to buy some merch where 100% of our cut goes to the Laney's Legacy of Hope https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-fandalorians-teachers-by-day-nerds-by-night

ReconCinemation goes classic! This week, the team unites to look back at the brightest star from the silent era and the 1992 film chronicling his rise, CHAPLIN! Jon, David & Brent take a deep dive into Richard Attenborough's direction, the absolutely brilliant performance by Robert Downey Jr. as Charles Spencer Chaplin, the historical accuracy of the film, why so many people have wanted to watch the film but haven't, why the film didn't explode like many thought it would, early memories of the film, how it has aged today and so much more! He made the whole world laugh, cry and podcast... it's CHAPLIN!   Twitter/IG: @reconcinemation facebook.com/reconcinemation Cover and Episode Art by Curtis Moore (IG: curt986) Theme by E.K. Wimmer (ekwimmer.com)

Actress Olivia Barash (Tuff Turf, Little House On The Prairie, Repo Man) reminisces on the many stand out moments of her incredible career in the 80s! She talks about making movies with Robert Downey Jr & James Spader, surfing in Dogtown, and making a transition from acting to music. She shares how her small (and arguably the most heartbreaking), pivotal role in Little House on The Prairie as Sylvia, left such an impression on the world, and ultimately led to more attention (both from the industry and from stalkers). She also talks about auditioning for director Alex Cox to land her role in the cult classic, Repo Man alongside Emilio Estevez. Nostalgia runs wild in this interview! Dig our show? Please consider supporting us on Patreon for tons of bonus content and appreciation: www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefee Please follow/subscribe and rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dollar-late-fee Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/ Instagram: @twodollarlatefee Subscribe to our YouTube Check out Jim Walker's intro/outro music on Bandcamp: jvamusic1.bandcamp.com Facebook: facebook.com/Two-Dollar-Late-Fee-Podcast Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/two-dollar-late-fee IMDB: https://www.imdb.com Two Dollar Late Fee is a part of the nutritious Geekscape Network Every episode is produced, edited, and coddled by Zak Shaffer (@zakshaffer) & Dustin Rubin (@dustinrubinvo) Dig our show? Please consider supporting us on Patreon for tons of bonus content and appreciation: www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefee Please follow/subscribe and rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dollar-late-fee Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/ Instagram: @twodollarlatefee Subscribe to our YouTube Check out Jim Walker's intro/outro music on Bandcamp: jvamusic1.bandcamp.com Facebook: facebook.com/Two-Dollar-Late-Fee-Podcast Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/two-dollar-late-fee IMDB: https://www.imdb.com Two Dollar Late Fee is a part of the nutritious Geekscape Network Every episode is produced, edited, and coddled by Zak Shaffer (@zakshaffer) & Dustin Rubin (@dustinrubinvo) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the craftsmen as they take a peek at Tom cruise, Robert Downey Jr, and a mystery $100,000,000 home! What is actually good in these houses and what is in desperate need of fixing up?

MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios by Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, Gavin Edwards https://amzn.to/3SwQYwy INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "A superb chronicle of how Marvel Studios conquered Hollywood…. This definitive account of the Hollywood juggernaut thrills." ―Publishers Weekly, starred review The unauthorized, behind-the-scenes story of the stunning rise―and suddenly uncertain reign―of the most transformative cultural phenomenon of our time: the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel Entertainment was a moribund toymaker not even twenty years ago. Today, Marvel Studios is the dominant player both in Hollywood and in global pop culture. How did an upstart studio conquer the world? In MCU, beloved culture writers Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, and Gavin Edwards draw on more than a hundred interviews with actors, producers, directors, and writers to present the definitive chronicle of Marvel Studios and its sole, ongoing production, the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For all its outward success, the studio was forged by near-constant conflict, from the contentious hiring of Robert Downey Jr. for its 2008 debut, Iron Man, all the way up to the disappointment of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and shocking departures of multiple Marvel executives in 2023. Throughout, the authors demonstrate that the original genius of Marvel was its resurrection and modification of Hollywood's old studio system. But will it survive its own spectacular achievements? Dishy and authoritative, MCU is the first book to tell the Marvel Studios story in full―and an essential, effervescent account of American mass culture. Show Notes About The Guest(s): Joanna Robinson and Dave Gonzalez are authors and podcasters who have worked together for over a decade. Joanna has hosted podcasts about film and television for years and wrote for Vanity Fair for eight years. She is currently at The Ringer, where she continues to podcast about film and television. Dave has been writing about film for the internet for 15 years and has a passion for the business of storytelling in the entertainment industry. Summary: Joanna Robinson and Dave Gonzalez join Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss their new book, "MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios." The book provides a comprehensive overview of Marvel Studios, from its inception in 2008 with the release of "Iron Man" to its current status as a cultural and financial powerhouse in Hollywood. The authors delve into the business deals, creative decisions, and behind-the-scenes stories that have shaped Marvel Studios into the success it is today. They also explore the impact of Marvel Studios on the film industry and its ability to captivate audiences with its superhero movies. Key Takeaways: Marvel Studios started as a scrappy underdog, leveraging lesser-known characters like Iron Man and the Hulk to build its brand. The success of Marvel Studios can be attributed to its ability to push boundaries and take risks, such as casting Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man. The creative committee at Marvel East Coast, led by Ike Perlmutter, initially had regressive ideas about representation in superhero movies, but Marvel West Coast eventually broke free from their influence. "Guardians of the Galaxy" was a turning point for Marvel Studios, proving that audiences were willing to embrace unconventional characters and stories. The future of Marvel Studios lies in its ability to continue pushing boundaries and telling fresh, engaging stories that resonate with audiences. Quotes: "We got as close as we could to current events as we could, including things that happened over the summer of this year into the book to try to explain how a superhero movie studio could take over Hollywood for well over a decade." - Joanna Robinson "Marvel Studios will finish up movies weeks before they release because that's what worked for them on the first Iron Man." - Dave Gonzalez

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Who's the best, Slackers?In the first of a two part series, I try to determine who is the greatest film actor of Generation X. While we all have our own opinions, the most commonly used metric for greatness in film is the Academy Award, aka the Oscar. Using only Academy Award nominations in the two key categories - Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor - we should be able to determine objectively who the greatest is - if you consider the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences objective that is!For the sake of time, I didn't really include those with just a single nomination, rather I focused on actors with a combined nominations of 2 or more in the two categories.Who do you think is the best? And can you guess who takes the top spot? I know for me I never really think of this guy as a great actor - but what do I know - I think Keanu Reeves should have at least 10!Join me next week when we'll discuss the greatest actress of Gen X!Tell me, who did I miss?!

As entrepreneurs, we dedicate a huge amount of effort and commitment to running our business, yet we forget the biggest asset we have: our health and fitness. What if you can run your body like a business?In this episode of What's Working Now? Katie talks with Julian Hayes of Executive Health about how it is possible to do just that and create a lifestyle and nutrition specific to your body's needs. Discover how epigenetics can unlock possibilities for longevity, as well as making a positive impact for your overall health from a cellular level in order to manage stress and go through life's daily complications with ease.  Key Takeaways from this episode:What is Epigenetics and how does it relate to entrepreneurs?Non-negotiable things for CEOs to haveBenefits of cardio and strength trainingExecutive presence, strength training, and mental clarityThe impact of exercise on managing stress and navigating complexities.What's working now in your business? About Julian Hayes:Julian Hayes II is an author, hybrid athlete, and the founder of Executive Health. He's also the host of Executive Health and Life. Lastly, he's had 300+ articles published in Inc., Entrepreneur, Chief Executive, & many more. Connect with Julian:fWebsite: https://www.executivehealth.io/Free Health Report (The Optimal Executive) — https://www.executivehealth.io/reportLinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii/About Katie Richardson:Katie, once a girl who just liked to have fun, transformed into a globally recognized designer and entrepreneur. With expertise in woodworking, welding, drawing, and sewing, she crafted her own path. Despite initial doubts and imposter syndrome, Katie defied expectations by establishing Puj, a business that now boasts its products in 2,000 US stores and 26 countries, delighting over 1 million customers worldwide. Her greatest aspiration is to inspire women across the globe. Renowned shows like the Ellen Degeneres Show, Rachael Ray Show, Today Show, and Entrepreneur Magazine have featured her, while influential figures like Martha Stewart, Matt Damon, Camilla Alves, Mario Lopez, Robert Downey Jr., Kourtney Kardashian, Bill & Giuliana Rancic, and Pam Beesley have embraced her products. Today, Katie is a coach, mother of four, wife, author, and powerful speaker. To connect with Katie:Join Katie in Puerto Rico (December 6-8, 2023) : https://now.katierichardson.com/event Website: https://katierichardson.com/CASE STUDIES: https://now.katierichardson.com/casestudyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-richardson-creator Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-working-now/id1515291698BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1847280Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kV8cL7eTZ70UAXMOtcBbr**DATES FOR THIS EVENT HAVE CHANGED** The event dates are now DECEMBER 6-8TH, 2023.I hope to see you there!

Kourtney and Travis have had their kid, Oprah's Amazon wish list is here, Ryan Gosling is starring in The Fall Guy movie, reports say Robert Downey Jr. is willing to do iron man again, more Americans are planning to buy real Christmas trees this year, having 1 Christmas tree just isn't enough this year, people poop in the ride lines at Disneyland, and Vinnie reads your texts! 

On this episode, Mike and Kelsey give their Best and Worst movie picks for the month of October and why you should watch and skip each of their picks.  Mike also shares his thoughts on the Variety article ‘Crisis at Marvel' and the rumor of them reviving the Original Avengers including Robert Downey Jr. returning as Iron Man. In the Movie Review, Mike shares his thoughts on Priscilla. It's about her life after she meets Elvis Presley at a party when she's a teenager and he's already a rock and roll icon in his 20's. Mikes breaks down the actor's performances, how their relationship is portrayed, Jacob Elordi as Elvis and how it differs from the Elvis film released in 2022.   In the Trailer Park, Mike breaks down The Fall Guy starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. It's an action comedy about a stuntman who finds himself working on a movie set with the star for whom he doubled long ago and who replaced him. The star then goes missing. New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Threads: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikedeestro   Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Esta semana Lola, El George y Gazoo Starr reseñan Crown Jewel, el más reciente evento de WWE, y el documental The Devil on Trial en Netflix. Luego debatimos la inteligencia artificial ya que Scarlet Johnasson demandó una compañía de AI por usar su imagen. También analizamos el tráiler de Echo, y la noticia de que será la primera de la marca Marvel Spotlight y terminamos conversando sobre los posibles cambios grandes en Marvel: Consideran regresar a Robert Downey Jr. y Scarlet Johanson. Consideran cambiar a Jonathan Mayors, o el personaje completo. Alegados cambios en guion de Blade.

On this week's show, the guys discuss the wide-ranging expose from Variety on the state of Marvel Studios, including how the studio is dealing with the Jonathan Majors scandal, discussions about replacing Kang the Conqueror with Doctor Doom, talks to bring back Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johansson, concerns with "The Marvels" and the latest on "Blade"

On Episode 87 we will be talking about the rumors swirling around Venom vs Spider-Man (Tom Holland) sooner than we all think?! Thor and Loki will be reuniting in the MCU soon? MCU looking to bring back Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johansson as Iron Man & Black Widow? Desperate to turn around box office numbers!!! Wolverine will be in the Spider-Man Game Universe? Where is Daredevil? Insomniac is COOKING!!! More Nerdy News, Rumors and Comics of the Week! Spider-Man vs Venom Original Article/Video (The Cosmic Wonder YouTube): ➜https://youtu.be/U1jf0DHENao?si=nu0_7... Thor & Loki reuniting in the MCU (Emergency Awesome YouTube): ➜https://youtu.be/MUWe0Df4pog?si=3MptX... --------------------------------- Follow us on Social Media!

On this episode we continue our comic book movie journey through film with THE INCREDIBLE HULK starring Ed Norton. 

Carefree Black Nerd Presents: The Pull The Pull is a comic + nerd news and book review show. Rhayne discusses and reviews his pull list for that week. He also covers any shows, movies, web series, or anything interesting he stumbled upon that week. [Headlines]: First Look Scene from Interview with the Vampire Season 2, Mahershala Ali Reportedly Ready to Leave Blade [Early Script Had Him as 4th Lead], Marvel Could Recast or Cut Jonathan Majors' Role in Future Avengers Films, MCU Considering "Reviving" Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man, Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow *Reading, Writing, & Rhayne podcast: [ linktr.ee/readingwritingrhayne ] Pull List: An agreement for reservation of particular comic books each month between a customer and the retailer. Email: carefreeblacknerd@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZLE-1viZcnMQU8ddPnH_-w?view_as=subscriber ITunes: itun.es/us/aXGRfb.c Stitcher: stitcher.com/podcast/bynk-radio-inc/carefree-black-nerd SoundCloud: SoundCloud.com/carefreeblacknerd *Use the hashtags #ThePullCBN or #CBNpod when listening to this episode and all episodes of The Pull. *Suggested Episodes: The Pull E31: [ https://on.soundcloud.com/3GPCoF3Uvo11TiPU9 ] IWTV E103: [ https://on.soundcloud.com/nMQEG62JK5ic8DPq7 ] MASTER Discussion: [ https://on.soundcloud.com/f4oZJNru894ms2CY6 ] _________________________

The war continues to rage on in the Middle East as new details continue to emerge this morning. We have all the latest for you. Then, how about some sports news? We have a new World Series champion! We congratulate the Texas Rangers. Also, could Marvel be going back to some of our old favorites? You might be seeing Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man again. And we also remember the legendary basketball coach, Bobby Knight who passed away at the age of 83. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A request from Patreon donor Vaughn Collmyer, we're discussing Robert Downey's 1970 film Pound, an ensemble piece wherein a group of 18 actors play different breeds of dog... and one lonely, lost penguin… all awaiting their fate in a dog pound.Spencer Parsons, Rob St. Mary, and Mike discuss Downey's film as well as Robert Downey Jr.'s documentary Sr. about his relationship with his father and his father's career.This movie deserves a proper release today!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5513239/advertisement

Elon Musk SLAMS George Soros and WOKE MIND VIRUS! HORRIFYING news on Marvel's Blade movie and more! Disney is considering pivoting the MCU and bringing back the original Avengers including Robert Downey Jr. Iron Man and Black Widow. Matthew Perry had what in his system?!

Marketing strategies have been taught for decades, but admittedly, some of them are no longer working as changes in consumer preferences are accelerating. So, what's working now in the field of marketing?In this episode of What's Working Now? Katie talks with Cody Wittick, Co-CEO of Kynship, in a discussion about marketing strategies. Cody's life experiences from long mission trips around the world have given him a valuable perspective in connecting with people and building a productive and grateful culture for his team.Key Takeaways from this episode:A purpose-driven business and celebrating success.The benefit of spending a lot of time on culture. What's working now inside influencer marketing?Navigating complexity and stress in life and business.On faith, business, and fitness habits“The right thing at the wrong time is the wrong thing”About Cody Wittick:Cody Wittick is the Co-CEO at Kynship, the agency that is paving the way for the future of influencer marketing. Prior to co-founding Kynship, Cody began his journey at QALO, the brand that created the silicone wedding ring. Over the course of 5 years, he built out a robust influencer program of 500+ influencers, all through the foundation of seeding, while also working with household names such as Lebron James, Jason Aldean, Mike Trout, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. While at Kynship, Cody has been working with companies like Native, M&Ms, Traeger, and Wilson.Connect with Cody:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/codywittickX / Twitter: @Cody_WittickWebsite: http://www.kynship.co/About Katie Richardson:Katie, once a girl who just liked to have fun, transformed into a globally recognized designer and entrepreneur. With expertise in woodworking, welding, drawing, and sewing, she crafted her own path. Despite initial doubts and imposter syndrome, Katie defied expectations by establishing Puj, a business that now boasts its products in 2,000 US stores and 26 countries, delighting over 1 million customers worldwide. Her greatest aspiration is to inspire women across the globe. Renowned shows like the Ellen Degeneres Show, Rachael Ray Show, Today Show, and Entrepreneur Magazine have featured her, while influential figures like Martha Stewart, Matt Damon, Camilla Alves, Mario Lopez, Robert Downey Jr., Kourtney Kardashian, Bill & Giuliana Rancic, and Pam Beesley have embraced her products. Today, Katie is a coach, mother of four, wife, author, and powerful speaker.To connect with Katie:An Event in Puerto Rico (November 9-11, 2023): https://now.katierichardson.com/eventWebsite: https://katierichardson.com/CASE STUDIES: https://now.katierichardson.com/casestudyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-richardson-creatorApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-working-now/id1515291698BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1847280Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kV8cL7eTZ70UAXMOtcBbr**DATES FOR THIS EVENT HAVE CHANGED** The event dates are now DECEMBER 6-8TH, 2023.I hope to see you there!

On this episode we dive into the movie that started it all (it all being the MCU): IRON MAN. 

About This EpisodeThis episode, featuring the Emmy-nominated TV host and Forbes Senior Contributor, Jeff Conway, takes you on a journey to discover the nuances of boldness, authenticity, and success. You'll hear Jeff's unique insights and experiences, including his perspective on being tenaciously bold and how he's used his unique interviewing style to capture genuine, honest moments with high-profile personalities. He also discusses how 'no' can be turned into an opportunity, and how treating high-profile individuals as normal people can lead to meaningful interactions and collaborations. He shares instances of celebrities, like Ryan Reynolds and Dolly Parton, who have exhibited a passion for their business endeavors that extends beyond their fame. Jeff's story serves as a reminder that everyone has their own story to tell and that being bold and authentic can pave the way to achieving success on one's own terms. About Jeff ConwayJeff Conway is a Forbes Contributor with a focus in the Entertainment Business section and a seasoned journalist in Los Angeles. Recently, he was nominated for a "Program Host" Emmy for his uniquely executed interviews with A-List actors including Robert Downey Jr., Kevin Hart, Reese Witherspoon, Ryan Reynolds, Jennifer Hudson, John Travolta, Amy Schumer and more. He has also received multiple Emmy nominations for his writing and producing achievements on a former entertainment television show on NBC Chicago. Beyond the Midwest, he has passionately written popular, upbeat and in-depth interview articles for a men's contemporary lifestyle magazine in London about the rising stars in Hollywood.  Additional ResourcesRead Jeff's Articles: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffconway/?sh=42923f055576LinkedIn: @JeffConwayInstagram: @jeff_conway

Are you one of those millions of people who wish you could just live your dream? To be able to travel when you want to and do things you love? If you are, then you are on the right podcast!  Join your host, Katie, and Kate Erickson of Entrepreneurs on Fire, as they talk about achieving financial and lifestyle freedom. What does it take to build a lasting business and a lasting podcast?  Key Takeaways from this episode: o   Being clear on what you are and what you are not good at.o   What is working on podcasting?o   Business and life transitions - simplifying processo   Focusing on the center of your business and thinking about the next stepso   Engaging with people and building a communityo   Making connections and building a networko   Paying it forward - when to give it for free and when to send an invoice?o   Trusting your gut About Kate Erickson: Kate Erickson is the heartbeat at Entrepreneurs On Fire, an award winning podcast where John Lee Dumas interviews inspiring Entrepreneurs who are truly ON FIRE. She is also the host of Kate's Take, where she shares a behind-the-scenes look at running a 7-figure business; and co-host of Nicole & Kate Can Relate, a podcast about the power of conversations. Her goal: to help entrepreneurs achieve financial and lifestyle freedom. Connect with Kate: Website: https://www.eofire.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/katelerickson_  About Katie Richardson: Katie, once a girl who just liked to have fun, transformed into a globally recognized designer and entrepreneur. With expertise in woodworking, welding, drawing, and sewing, she crafted her own path. Despite initial doubts and imposter syndrome, Katie defied expectations by establishing Puj, a business that now boasts its products in 2,000 US stores and 26 countries, delighting over 1 million customers worldwide. Her greatest aspiration is to inspire women across the globe. Renowned shows like the Ellen Degeneres Show, Rachael Ray Show, Today Show, and Entrepreneur Magazine have featured her, while influential figures like Martha Stewart, Matt Damon, Camilla Alves, Mario Lopez, Robert Downey Jr., Kourtney Kardashian, Bill & Giuliana Rancic, and Pam Beesley have embraced her products. Today, Katie is a coach, mother of four, wife, author, and powerful speaker.  To connect with Katie:An Event in Puerto Rico (November 9-11, 2023) : https://now.katierichardson.com/event Website: https://katierichardson.com/CASE STUDIES: https://now.katierichardson.com/casestudyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-richardson-creator Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-working-now/id1515291698BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1847280Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kV8cL7eTZ70UAXMOtcBbr

In 2008 — the same year that Robert Downey Jr. appeared in the action comedy “Tropic Thunder,” for which he would earn his second Oscar nomination — he also appeared as the billionaire inventor and unlikely superhero Tony Stark in “Iron Man,” the debut feature from the upstart Marvel Studios.Downey lost the Oscar (to Heath Ledger in “The Dark Knight”), but Marvel won the day. In the 15 years since “Iron Man” came out, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has expanded to 32 films that have earned a staggering $26 billion and changed the world of moviemaking for a generation. In a new book, “MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios,” the writers Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales and Gavin Edwards explore the company's scrappy beginnings, phenomenal success and uncertain hold on the future, with lots of dish along the way.On this week's episode, Gonzales and Robinson join the host Gilbert Cruz to talk all things Marvel.

Elon Musk is man, but he's also a character that he crafted and which the media blew up to unimaginable scale. Without the media, Musk would not be the man he is today because that myth — and the way it exaggerated some of his traits and virtually hid others — was essential to his success. This is episode 2 of Elon Musk Unmasked, a special four-part series from Tech Won't Save Us.Tech Won't Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Follow the podcast (@techwontsaveus) and host Paris Marx (@parismarx) on Twitter, and support the show on Patreon.The podcast is produced by Eric Wickham and part of the Harbinger Media Network.Also mentioned in this episode:Science fiction author Annalee Newitz, CNBC.com journalist Lora Kolodny, Ludicrous author Edward Niedermeyer, freelance journalist Karl Bode, and Insider senior correspondent Linette Lopez were interviewed for this episode.Elon Musk by Ashlee Vance, Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson, The Founders by Jimmy Soni, and The PayPal Wars by Eric Jackson were the books cited.Support the show

In today's episode, Amanda drinks some white wine with actor and writer Lauren Collins to discuss her time on Degrassi, pregnancy and motherhood, and what it's like to feel recognizable but not quite famous. Lauren is an actor and writer, best known for her portrayal of Paige Michalchuk on the international hit series, Degrassi. A three-time Canadian Screen Award nominee, some highlights from Lauren's 25-year long career include The Kroll Show, The Strain, Take the Lead starring Antonio Banderas, and Charlie Bartlett starring Robert Downey Jr.. Most recently, you can catch Lauren guest starring on What We Do In The Shadows, Pretty Hard Cases, and the Roku series SLIP from writer/director Zoe Lister-Jones. Lauren's short film Zero Recognition, which she co-wrote and co-starred in with actor Ben Lewis. The film premiered at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival and was a Vimeo Featured Staff Pick. Their follow-up short film, Apart From Everything starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany, was shown at dozens of festivals including LA Outfest and New York Newfest. The duo's first feature film script, More Than A Friend, was selected for the CFC Comedy Lab and the prestigious BlackList Live Read at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.   Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast? Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com   Host - Amanda Pereira: IG @hotcoldspicy Guest - Lauren Collins: IG @laurenfcollins

What happens when you sign up for a VIP coaching with Katie Richardson? More importantly, what are the changes and results that people experienced in undergoing a high performance coaching?In this episode of What's Working Now? Katie talks with Chris McMillin, a VIP client and one of Katie's Case Studies in a discussion to showcase what life was like as an entrepreneur before meeting Katie, and the results in different aspects of Chris' life. In his own words, Chris gives us an overview of the benefits of having a high performance coach/mentor, as well as a return of investment that goes beyond financials. Key Takeaways from this episode:What life and business was like before meeting Katie.When you are the limit for your business.The goal to sell and exit the companyEntrepreneurs on different ends of the spectrumOverview of sessions and meetings as a VIP clientResults of the work they have done together. About Chris McMillin:Chris McMillan is a man with a career arc that included medical sales jobs, a college coaching career to which he was named National Coach of the Year in 2012, followed by a successful stint in corporate America with an insurance giant. A few years into climbing the corporate ladder, he began to feel unfulfilled, and this was in part because the culture inside the organization that Chris found himself in was geared to thinking small. He had a grand vision and energy that didn't fit inside the walls of corporate America, so he started his own business.Connect with Chris:Bar-B-Clean Website: https://bar-b-clean.com/Gulf Shore Grills Website: https://gulfshoregrills.com/ About Katie Richardson: Katie, once a girl who just liked to have fun, transformed into a globally recognized designer and entrepreneur. With expertise in woodworking, welding, drawing, and sewing, she crafted her own path. Despite initial doubts and imposter syndrome, Katie defied expectations by establishing Puj, a business that now boasts its products in 2,000 US stores and 26 countries, delighting over 1 million customers worldwide. Her greatest aspiration is to inspire women across the globe. Renowned shows like the Ellen Degeneres Show, Rachael Ray Show, Today Show, and Entrepreneur Magazine have featured her, while influential figures like Martha Stewart, Matt Damon, Camilla Alves, Mario Lopez, Robert Downey Jr., Kourtney Kardashian, Bill & Giuliana Rancic, and Pam Beesley have embraced her products. Today, Katie is a coach, mother of four, wife, author, and powerful speaker.  To connect with Katie: An Event in Puerto Rico (November 9-11, 2023) : https://now.katierichardson.com/event Website: https://katierichardson.com/CASE STUDIES: https://now.katierichardson.com/casestudyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-richardson-creator Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-working-now/id1515291698BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1847280Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kV8cL7eTZ70UAXMOtcBbr**DATES FOR THIS EVENT HAVE CHANGED** The event dates are now DECEMBER 6-8TH, 2023.I hope to see you there!

Indio's new single “Plastic Rainbow” is "a love song about a previous addiction. It's an emotional rollercoaster that spans from fond memories to sadness and rage.” He started putting out music under his own name for the first time in 2022, after spending years playing in bands. Son of actor Robert Downey Jr, Indio credits his parents for his early love of music, with his mother gifting him his first guitar when he was twelve. We're getting candid with Indio about focusing on his songwriting with this new project, drawing inspiration from punk music and the protest that it stands for, and opening up about his addiction on “Plastic Rainbow.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Outside of The Dark Knight and The Dark Night Rises, Oppenheimer is Christopher Nolan's biggest movie — not to mention one of the best reviewed and most ambitious. We look back on the movie about J. Robert Oppenheimer, the so-called "father of the atomic bomb," with Nolan and stars Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, and Robert Downey Jr., who gathered prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike for EW's Around the Table video series. Plus, EW editor-in-chief Patrick Gomez and Awardist host Gerrad Hall break down the movie's potential Oscar nominations, which could come close to breaking a record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we get to certain point where we can no longer recognize ourselves, and we know deep down that where we are is not where we should be, the most crucial question is: What will you do about it?In this episode of What's Working Now? Katie interviews James Jackson, an industry expert in the field of category management and strategic sales about his journey through an internal crisis, and how Katie helped him dig deeper and turn things around. Discover about Katie's new program, The Power Code, and James being the living proof of how effective it is. Key Takeaways from this episode:The Power Code ProgramEmpowering the individual for the long-termWhat James' life looks like today.Going through fear of making mistakesThe power of incremental growthAn aspect of faith, agency, and affirmations About James Jackson:James is an industry vet, with nearly 25 years of experience in category management, shopper insights and business development at PepsiCo, SUPERVALU, Nielsen/Spectra, Tyson Foods, and Radian Group. Hear him get in the trenches with various experts for their advice, perspectives on recent retail news, how they would spend an extra hour of the workday, and more. ARC is the Association for Retail and Consumer Professionals, whose aim is to create professional communities that foster excellence and growth in retail. Connect with James:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-c-jackson About Katie Richardson: Katie, once a girl who just liked to have fun, transformed into a globally recognized designer and entrepreneur. With expertise in woodworking, welding, drawing, and sewing, she crafted her own path. Despite initial doubts and imposter syndrome, Katie defied expectations by establishing Puj, a business that now boasts its products in 2,000 US stores and 26 countries, delighting over 1 million customers worldwide. Her greatest aspiration is to inspire women across the globe. Renowned shows like the Ellen Degeneres Show, Rachael Ray Show, Today Show, and Entrepreneur Magazine have featured her, while influential figures like Martha Stewart, Matt Damon, Camilla Alves, Mario Lopez, Robert Downey Jr., Kourtney Kardashian, Bill & Giuliana Rancic, and Pam Beesley have embraced her products. Today, Katie is a coach, mother of four, wife, author, and powerful speaker. To connect with Katie:An Event in Puerto Rico (November 9-11, 2023) : https://now.katierichardson.com/event Website: https://katierichardson.com/CASE STUDIES: https://now.katierichardson.com/casestudyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-richardson-creator  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-working-now/id1515291698BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1847280Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kV8cL7eTZ70UAXMOtcBbr

 When we take a moment to discover the beauty of the world, we get inspired not only by the story of each place we go to, but by the story of how we were able to get there.  In this episode of What's Working Now? Katie talks about a trip to Europe with her family, something that they have been putting off for some time. She gives us a vibrant recollection of their experiences through the lens of gratitude, and the shadow of melancholy from a heartbreaking news.  In the light of these life lessons, Katie extends the invitation to the magical Old San Juan, for a 3 day retreat to find your North Star and discover your True North.  Key Takeaways from this episode:Connection, power tools, and purposeA disoriented client after reaching his goalsNavigating the creation of your next vision Leverage your calling and purposeAn invitation to bring your truth to the surfaceA compass sketch that has everything you need  About Katie Richardson:Katie, once a girl who just liked to have fun, transformed into a globally recognized designer and entrepreneur. With expertise in woodworking, welding, drawing, and sewing, she crafted her own path. Despite initial doubts and imposter syndrome, Katie defied expectations by establishing Puj, a business that now boasts its products in 2,000 US stores and 26 countries, delighting over 1 million customers worldwide. Her greatest aspiration is to inspire women across the globe. Renowned shows like the Ellen Degeneres Show, Rachael Ray Show, Today Show, and Entrepreneur Magazine have featured her, while influential figures like Martha Stewart, Matt Damon, Camilla Alves, Mario Lopez, Robert Downey Jr., Kourtney Kardashian, Bill & Giuliana Rancic, and Pam Beesley have embraced her products. Today, Katie is a coach, mother of four, wife, author, and powerful speaker.To connect with Katie:An Event in Puerto Rico (November 9-11, 2023) : https://now.katierichardson.com/eventWebsite: https://katierichardson.com/CASE STUDIES: https://now.katierichardson.com/casestudyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-richardson-creator Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-working-now/id1515291698BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1847280Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kV8cL7eTZ70UAXMOtcBbr

Being brave in the unknown path is one thing, and knowing where you're heading is another. In this episode of What's Working Now? Katie talks about having a North Star to help keep you in the right direction. But before everything else, you have to identify your North Star, and it's very difficult to do it by yourself. Not only that, the challenge of finding it is only the beginning. Taking a chance on yourself is the only way to find out how far you can go, and to do it the right way makes that effort worth it in any direction. Key Takeaways from this episode:In the direction of the North StarA defined compass sketchStaying the courseAn invitation to change your lifeA story about regretTake a chance on yourself About Katie Richardson:Katie, once a girl who just liked to have fun, transformed into a globally recognized designer and entrepreneur. With expertise in woodworking, welding, drawing, and sewing, she crafted her own path. Despite initial doubts and imposter syndrome, Katie defied expectations by establishing Puj, a business that now boasts its products in 2,000 US stores and 26 countries, delighting over 1 million customers worldwide. Her greatest aspiration is to inspire women across the globe. Renowned shows like the Ellen Degeneres Show, Rachael Ray Show, Today Show, and Entrepreneur Magazine have featured her, while influential figures like Martha Stewart, Matt Damon, Camilla Alves, Mario Lopez, Robert Downey Jr., Kourtney Kardashian, Bill & Giuliana Rancic, and Pam Beesley have embraced her products. Today, Katie is a coach, mother of four, wife, author, and powerful speaker.To connect with Katie:An Event in Puerto Rico: https://now.katierichardson.com/event  Website: https://katierichardson.com/CASE STUDIES: https://now.katierichardson.com/casestudyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-richardson-creatorApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-working-now/id1515291698BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1847280Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kV8cL7eTZ70UAXMOtcBbr

Last time we spoke about the battle of Beijing. General Gaselee and the 8 nation alliance began a grand march upon Beijing. They fought numerous battles at places like Beicang and Yangcun utterly routing the Qing and Boxer forces. The road to Beijing was laid bare open to them, lest it not be for the extreme summer heat which took the lives of many. The Russians attempted to outrace everyone else to Beijing, but quickly bit off more than they could chew. Ultimately the British were the first ones to enter the foreign legations. The besieged foreigners in the legations had been met with a last ditch effort by the Qing to overrun them, but they held on for dear life. Now Beijing was being occupied by the 8 nation alliance. What was to become of the Qing officials, of Empress Dowager Cixi? How would justice be served?   #67 The Boxer Rebellion part 7: The Boxer Protocol   Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. Usually you would assume the story was won and done. The 8 national alliance was flooding into Beijing, as they say “the cavalry had arrived”, but it was not over. The next day of August 15th saw more violence. The French deployed 4 artillery pieces onto the Tartar wall and began bombarding the pink walls of the Imperial City. Meanwhile General Chaffee was mounting an assault upon the Imperial city alongside the American forces who were battering their way through a series of courtyards trying to get to the Imperial Cities southern gate. Their ultimate objective was the Forbidden City. When it seemed they were within reach of the Forbidden City, suddenly General Chaffee commanded a withdrawal. The commanders had been arguing at a conference and they all agreed that the 8 nation alliance should take a more conciliatory approach towards the Qing government. Everyone was wondering whether the Emperor and Empress Dowager remained within the Forbidden city. If there was to be a conciliation at all, they would be needed. Rumors began to emerge stating if the Empress Dowager were still in the city, she would most likely commit suicide rather than be taken prisoner. Lenox Simpson was trying to investigate the situation, riding up to the Imperial City where he discovered a terrified Eunuch huddled in a Qing guardhouse in the outer wall. He asked the eunuch how many forces guarded the Forbidden city and the whereabouts of the Emperor and Empress Dowager. The Eunuch blurted out “The Emperor, the Empress Dowager, and indeed, the whole Court, had disappeared—had fled, was gone.” There are countless tales of how it occurred, the dramatic flight of the Qing court. It is most likely the decision to flee Beijing came about in the early hours of August 15th. One account given by magistrate Wu Yung claimed he helped the Empress Dowager flee. Cixi was disguised in dark blue clothes of a Chinese peasant woman, they even clipped her nails, go google a picture of Cixi, imagine clipping those things haha. Allegedly Cixi told Wu Yung as she was hastily grabbing some personal belongs “Who would have thought it would come to this?” Of the things she hastily grabbed, one was a precious bloodstone that she believed protect her through all dangers. She boarded one of three wooden carts, and Cixi forcefully grabbed the emperor not allowing him to be taken as a hostage, alongside her niece and the heir apparent. The Imperial concubines were forbidden to accompany them and made tearful farewell. It is said Emperor Guangxu's favorite concubine begged to take her with him, prompting Cixi who hated the girl to demand she be tossed down a well. Apparently the Eunuchs rolled the poor girl up in a carpet and literally tossed her down a well in front of Emperor Guangxu, which is hardcore? Another account has it that Cixi tricked the girl by telling her “We will all stay where we are, but we cannot allow ourselves to be taken alive by Western barbarians. There is only one way out for you and me—we must both die. It is easy. You go first—I promise to follow you.” Then the Eunuch tossed her in the well, one other account has the Eunuchs simply tossing the girl down the well after the imperial party departed because they didn't like her. Can't help but picture Varies from GOT leading eunuchs to get revenge on a royal family haha.  Empress Dowager Cixi had fled the Imperial city once before, in fact 40 years prior during the 2nd opium war. Was a symbolic moment. Back then she had apparently told the Emperor to stay in the city lest the British and French raze Beijing to the ground, this time she did the opposite. On August 10th, Cixi had made an imperial decree ordering General Jung Lu and some other Qing officials to remain in Beijing and maintain the government in exile. The royal party fled through roads filled with others fleeing the city. Their eunuch planners assumed they would buy provisions along the way, but when they entered the countryside they found it completely devastated. On August 17th the royal party made it to the small town of Huailai, north of Beijing. The Boxers and disaffected troops had devastated the town so much, there was only a bowl of millet and green bean porridge to serve the Empress Dowager. Apparently to this she said to her host “In time of distress this is enough. Can I at this time say what is good and what is not good?” From Huailai they traveled to Kalgan and Tatung, near the Mongolian plateau, before they turned towards Taiyuan. Now being so far from Beijing they felt safer and thus instead of conducting themselves under the guise as peasants they now openly showed themselves and told people they were performing an official tour of inspection. It is said by Wu Yung the empress dowager enjoyed talking to him and told him “talk as you please”, and she herself took a large interest in talking to locals and visiting temples and attractions. Wu Yung theorized she had been cooped up for so long in the imperial city, the outside world fascinated her. The mule litters were replaced with sedan chairs, Cixi began wearing luxurious Manchu garb and regrew her fingernails.  Soon the royal party were issuing edicts and receiving reports on the situation of the court in Beijing. Countless governors, viceroys and other Qing officials flocked to pay respects and tribute to the royal party. They stayed in Taiyuan for 3 weeks at the home of Yuxiang where he boasted to Cixi of how many foreigners he executed. However the Taiyuan massacre meant the foreigners might come to the city for revenge, so the royal party continued southwest towards Sian, the old capital of the Tang dynasty. This was territory held by General Dong Fuxiang whose troops were the primary ones escorting the royal party. It was under Dong Fuxiang's protection the royal party now hunkered down for winter. It is said Guangxu's nephew began drawing pictures of demons and would often sketch a large tortoise with the name Yuan Shikai on its back. You see the tortoise was a symbol of homosexuality, thus it was to insult Yuan Shikai who was seen as an enemy who betrayed Guangxu. It is also said Guangxu took the pictures, hung them up on walls and fired crossbows at them. Personally this story to me sounds like an author giving a bit of foreshadowing flavor, for Yuan Shikai would perform even greater betrayals later on. Indeed Yuan Shikai is kind of a meme on my personal channel, over there I have to the point of me writing this script, covered 1830-1932 thus far for Chinese-Japanese history. Yuan Shikai is a behemoth when it comes to the formation of modern day China and honestly his story is interesting to say the least. If you ever want to jump into the future, just check out my content at the Pacific War channel on the Xinhai revolution and China's warlord era episodes, or better yet the full China warlord documentary that encompasses pretty much all of it. Anyways. Back over in Beijing, news of the flight of the Qing court was not met with surprise by the foreigners. Now the foreigners were uncertain what to do next. For some it was a bit reminiscent of Napoleon's arrival to a deserted Moscow, without the highest ranking Qing officials, what could they do? Meanwhile, one place that was still under threat was Peitang. Over at the Peitang Cathedral the foreigners had been fighting for their lives the entire time. When news emerged that the foreign legations had been rescued, everyone in the Cathedral at Peitang rejoiced awaiting their own rescue. The Cathedral was the only Christian building within the Imperial city that was able to hold on and defend itself. It was a miracle they managed to do so. The commander of 30 French marines sent by Pichon on June 1st to help out at Peitang was Lt Paul Henry. At the age of just 23, Bishop Favier had to say of his conduct “he was as pious as he is brave— a true Breton.” Henry had been given an impossible task, to defend an area with around 1400 yards of wall 12-15 feet high with a tiny amount of troops. Henry had the men dig trenches, erect parapets, and used the Cathedral as a last stronghold if they were overrun. The first week of June saw fires erupt throughout the capital and gunfire could be heard everywhere. Bishop Favier looked out from the top of the cathedral to see on the 13th and 14th churches and cathedrals in Beijing being razed to the ground. Refugees poured into Peitang Cathedral more and more, and on the 15th a group of Catholic sisters and children were running from Boxers to the cathedral with Favier giving this account of the scene “Their leader, on horse, is a lama or bonze [priest]; he precedes an immense red flag, surrounded by young Boxers who have undergone the incantations and are likewise dressed in red. They burned perfumed sticks, prostrated themselves on entering our street to the south, and then advanced in compact bands”. The French marines allowed them to reach 200 yards from the barricades before unleashing a volley wounded 50 and sending them fleeing. By June 18th, Henry worried about enemy artillery and tried to fortify the defenses more so. On the 20th, news of von Kettelers death came, Pichon sent a message to Favier, there was no hope of fleeing Beijing. 3420 people, two thirds of which were women and children were trapped in Peitang. Their defenses were comically small, 30 French and a dozen Italian marines, whose commander was Lt Olivieri aged 25. The able bodied Chinese christians volunteered to bolster the forces, making spears, brandishing some knives and a few were given rifles by the marines. June 22nd saw Krupp guns firing upon Peitang shattering windows and sending bricks flying. The main gate to Peitang was being battered by shells. Lt Henry led a sortie of 4 marines and 30 Chinese christians to seize the artillery piece hitting the main gate. They managed to seize it, losing 2 Chinese in the process. The next day simply saw more artillery bombardment. By the 26th, all the buildings near Peitang were ablaze and Boxers were seen erecting ladders and scaffoldings against the walls. The defenders were being pot shotted at every day. On the 27th Henrys second in command Jouannic was shot in the shoulder and would die 3 days later. By July 1st the defenders of Peitang began to eat mule and horse as they ran out of vegetables. Smallpox broke out amongst the children, by July 3rd 15 were dying per day.  The french marines began making scarecrows to help against snipers. It turned out the watchmakers amongst their Chinese christians were capable of creating cartridges for Mausers and other guns. The defenders were able to manufacture powder for cannons with things they seized from the surrounding enemy during sorties. The men fired only 100 rounds per day, Henry noted on July 5th 13 rounds were only fired, on the 14th 74. Famine was more threatening than lack of ammunition. On July 6th Henry checked rations and estimated they could hold out for 20 days. The Boxers began manufacturing exploding missiles that they lobbed at the cathedral. These were a sort of fire pot, a container carrying around three pounds of gunpowder with long fuses. On a single day the Boxers tossed more than 250 of these, but the defenders ingeniously put buckets, casks and even bathtubs full of water everywhere to fight the emerging fires.  The Qing artillery smashed the cathedrals clock tower and walls without mercy. On July 18th, the defenders were countermining when a mine exploded killing 25 and injuring 28. One French marine described the carnage “where bits of waste meat were being dragged out, fragments of flesh and severed limbs were spattered about and part of someone's chest was smashed against a wall”. Qing troops atop the Imperial City walls fired down upon the defenders at all times. By July 28th rations were a meager 8 ounces of food per day. On July 30th the Qing assaulted the north wall, setting the cathedral roof on fire. Henry tried rallying the men and took a bullet in the neck and another into his side. Henry died in the arms of a priest 20 minutes later and was buried beneath a statue of Our Lady of Lourdes in the Cathedral garden. Olivieri took command after his death. The Qing and Boxers seemed emboldened and began firing arrows with messages to the Christian Chinese urging them to abandon the foreigners and return to the old ways. “You, Christians, shut up in the Pei-tang, reduced to the greatest misery, eating leaves of trees, why do you resist? We have leveled cannon and set mines against you, and you will be destroyed in a short time. You have been deceived by the devils of Europe; return to the ancient religion . . . deliver up Bishop Favier and the others, and you will have saved your lives, and we will give you to eat. If you do not do so, you, your wives and children, will all be cut into pieces.” It is said the Boxers believed Bishop Favier was a demon who was using an invulnerability spell by smearing menstrual blood over his faced and nailing naked women and dead fetuses to the Cathedral walls. They also believed the foreigners posed a weapon called “the ten thousand woman flag” woven from female pubic hair which stole power from the Boxer gods. Gotta hand it to their imagination. Despite the messages, the Chinese Christians stayed put. By August 2nd the besieged were starving and began trying to capture stray dogs to eat. On August 5th, Favier wrote this “we can resist balls, bullets, and bombs, but there is no defense against famine.” On August 10th, 400 pounds of rice and a mule were all that remained. Favier was forced to send Christian Chinese out in desperation to try and reach the foreign legation for help. Many were flayed, beheaded and put in spikes near Peitang. On August 12th a violent explosion shook Peitang a giant mine had gone off causing a crater 7 yards deep and 40 yards wide. It buried 5 Italian marines with Olivieri and 80 Chinese. Olivieri recounted being saved with the burial “They succeeded in uncovering one of my hands, and finding it still warm, redoubled their efforts until my whole body was free”. However his men were mutilated and dying. The mine had caused a large breach in the wall and the enemy could easily have stormed Peitang, but they didn't. Another mine went off the following day, but the enemy did not storm Peitang. Just when it seemed they were all going to die on August 14th the defender heard Boxers scream out “The devils from Europe are approaching!” The Boxers were also screaming at the defenders of Peitang that they would all be massacred before their rescuers got to them. But Oliveiri and the defenders watch as Qing banners were lowered from walls, Qing soldiers and Boxers were beginning to flee.  By 5pm they saw europeans on the walls waving an american flag.  The defenders waited for their rescue on August 15th, but no one was coming. Olivieri worried the relief force had been repelled. Then suddenly Japanese troops climbed over the walls and stormed into Peitang. Olivieri rushed over shouting “we are saved!”. The other members of the 8 nation alliance were rather shocked by the actions of the Japanese, Peitang was a French responsibility. The French force that entered Beijing however was too small to fight their way to Peitang. As General Frey noted “What was our surprise to see ahead of us between 250 and 300 Japanese whose presence nobody could explain.” The Japanese without any fuss simply did the deed on their own merit.  Peitang saw 400 people including 166 children die during the siege, unlike the fight for the legations Peitang never had a single day of rest. There was no truce for Peitang, the defenders fought every single day. As Favier assessed the damage in Beijing he had this to say “In Pekin, three churches, seven large chapels, the colleges, hospitals—all are destroyed. . . . The Peitang . . . damaged by shells, is the only building undestroyed. . . . In short, the ruin is almost entire, the work of forty years is nearly annihilated; the courage of missionaries, nevertheless, is not on the wane; we shall begin over again.” As Bishop Favier wandered Beijing, he estimated perhaps 30,000 catholics had been killed. News emerged that 200 foreign nuns, priests, missionaries and their family members had been murdered. Half the population of Beijing fled in terror as the foreign armies flooded in. Many Qing officials committed suicide, many Chinese women with bound feet likewise did so. The special correspondent of the Daily Telegraph, Dr. E.J Dillon wrote “Chinese women honestly believed that no more terrible fate could overtake them than to fall alive into the hands of Europeans and Christians. It is to be feared that they were right.” Dillon personally saw the corpses of women who had been raped and bayoneted to death. Luella Miner within the foreign legation had this to say of the matter “The conduct of the Russian soldiers is atrocious, the French are not much better, and the Japanese are looting and burning without mercy.... Women and girls by hundreds have committed suicide to escape a worse fate at the hands of Russian and Japanese brutes. Our American soldiers saw them jumping into the river and into wells, in Tungchow. Twelve girls in one well, and one mother was drowning two of her little children in a large water jar.” Roger Keyes added his own account “Every Chinaman . . . was treated as a Boxer by the Russian and French troops, and the slaughter of men, women, and children in retaliation was revolting.” A British officer, Major Luke, told Keyes that “he had never seen anything more horrible, and some of his young Marines were literally sick”. Lenox Simpson stated he say British Indian forces molesting female Chinese christians until they were flogged by some foreign women. It is said the Japanese had planned ahead of time for the situation. According to Roger Keyes “their Government had wisely taken the precaution of sending their ‘regimental wives' [prostitutes] with them, and they were established in houses at Tientsin and Peking directly the troops settled down”. The first days of the occupation saw indiscriminate looting and rape by all nationalities. The allied commander in chief von Waldersee who only arrived in late september wrote “Every nationality accords the palm to some other in respect to the art of plundering, but it remains the fact that each and all of them went in hot and strong for plunder.” On August 18th all the diplomats and military commanders met at the Russian legation to discuss how to go about reprisals against the Qing. The Germans argued for severe punishment because of Von Kettelers murder, they wanted a punitive expedition and to raze the Imperial city. The Russians favored a more conciliatory line in northern China, but of course something I have not talked about was going on, the Russians had basically invaded Manchuria. One thing they all agreed upon was an enormous victory parade through the Imperial City, a grand humiliation. Each nation scrambled to be the first in the parade, the Russians argued they had the largest force, which was a lie, it was the Japanese. There are countless photographs of the foreign armies in the city and of the parade, but to give a brief description on August 28th George Morrison stated “the appearance of the French troops, complaining that there was every excuse for their uniforms to be dirty but that the faces of many of the men should be so too was quite inexcusable. The French looked singularly decadent in blue dungaree and that their commander, General Frey, was small and pot-bellied. He thought the Cossacks were “heavy” and “rough” but that the Germans looked “splendid” and the Japanese officers “very smart.” The British, by contrast, looked ather “rag tag and bobtail.” The dignity of the occasion was further undermined by the ineptitude of the Russian band, which could not keep pace with eight successive national anthems and found itself blasting out the “Marseillaise” as the Italians marched past the saluting base”. An army of eunuchs escorted by Qing officials brought the foreigners into the Forbidden city which saw looting. Indeed the looting of the capital of China by the 8 nation alliance is probably one of the largest looting accounts in human history, one of the sources I am using has an entire chapter dedicated to only story accounts of what was stolen and by whom, but its simply too much to delve into. Many museums today hold stolen items from this event. Within 24 hours of taking the city not a race of Boxers existed. There was a wild Boxer hunt that saw much horror. Daily executions occurred as described to us by George Morrison “The execution and the long drawn out neck. The butcher with his apron. The executioner tearing open his long coat—the grunt as he brought down the knife—the dogs lapping up the blood—the closeness of the head to the ground, the face nearly touching.” Apparently the Germans got their prisoners to dig their own trench before being shot in the back of the head. During september the allies were awaiting the arrival of von Waldersee, but a number of military operations were mounted against Boxer strongholds in the Beijing region.  Von Waldersee arrived to Beijing in October assuming command and established his HQ in Cixi's palace in the forbidden city. Von Waldersee decided punitive expeditions needed to be increased and Germany began taking the lead in several dozen. The countryside was butchered in a wild hunt for Boxers. Civilians, Qing soldiers, Qing officials, just about anyone faced numerous foreign troops who killed or abused them. Von Waldersee faced a more daunting task however, peace negotiations. There was a mutual distrust amongst the nations and conflicts broke out often. Li Hongzhang, poor old Li Hongzhang and Prince Qing were appointed the imperial plenipotentiary powers and only arrived in Beijing in October. The first meeting was held on Christmas Eve between them and the foreign ministers. Li Hongzhang was not present due to illness. The foreign ministers questioned whether the Qing plenipotentiaries were even real agents of the Emperor or Qing government in exile. Prince Qing managed to convince them he held authority. The allies pondered if the dynasty should change, but it was quickly apparent the Manchu would never allow for such a thing. All the ministers agreed the Manchu dynasty should remain on the throne. Then they pondered punishment of the guilty and a large indemnity on behalf of the Qing dynasty. The indemnity fee first brought up was 67,500,000 roughly 4.3 or so billion dollars by todays figures. The Americans argued it was far too high and would bankrupt China. American secretary of state John Hay sent a telegram to the great powers stating “America's policy was to bring permanent safety and peace to China and to preserve China's territorial integrity”. Von Waldersee would go on the record to say  “the United States it seems to desire that nobody shall get anything out of China.” However on May 26th an imperial edict announced that the indemnity payment would be 67,500,000$ to be paid in full over 39 years. The sum was to be distributed as follows: Russia 28.97%, Germany 20.02%, France 15.75%, Britain 11.25%, Japan 7.73%, United States 7.32%, Italy 7.32%, Belgium 1.89%, Austria-Hungary 0.89%, Netherlands 0.17%, Spain 0.03%, Portugal 0.021%, Sweden and Norway 0.014%. The payment by the way would only be amortized on December 31st of 1940.  Now the negotiations for punishments were a lot more complicated. The allies first wanted to see the executions of prominent pro-Boxer officials, which Empress Dowager Cixi wanted to avoid. Cixi made many counter proposals, but eventually was forced to hand over some officials. Yuxiang, the mastermind behind the Taiyuan massacre was reportedly executed, though notably there is a myth he simply went into exile. Qing official Ying Nien straggled himself, some other officials apparently were killed by having their mouths and nostrils stuffed with rice paper by eunuchs, which is a pretty weird one I must say, many were poisoned. Prince Duan and his brother escaped the death penalty and were exiled to Turkestan. Dong Fuxiang was too powerful to kill much to the dismay of the foreigners. Indeed his Muslim army in the northwest was the bulwark at the time, all he suffered was a demotion, but in reality he was now a major leading figure. Over 100 Qing officials were executed or exiled in the end.  A peace treaty containing 12 articles was signed in the Spanish legation on September 7th of 1901 known as the Boxer Protocol. The Qing were prohibited from importing arms and ammunition for 2 years; the Taku forts were ordered to be destroyed; the legation quarters would receive special status; Boxers and Qing officials who had supported them would face justice; the Zongli Yamen was replaced with a foreign office; the Qing government was to prohibit under the pain of death, any membership for anti-foreign societies; civil examinations were suspended for 5 years in any area that saw violence against foreigners; the Emperor Guangxu was to apologize to Kaiser Wilhelm for the murder of Baron von Ketteler; Emperor Guangxu was to appoint Na't'ung to be a special envoy to be sent to apologize the Emperor Meiji for the murder of Mr. Sugiyama; the Qing government was to erect a commemorative arch over the spot Baron von Ketteler was killed; and at last the great powers would be allowed to occupy numerous important cities so as to make sure their legations were protected. Empress Dowager Cixi was surprised by the terms of the treaty and that she was not punished personally. Hell China was not required to surrender any more territory. Some members of her court argued China should continue the war and that the 8 nation alliance could not hope to face the interior of China. Some argued if Dong Fuxiang were to be allowed to raise his force to 50,000 he could dislodge the foreign encroachment. Cixi however was as much a pragmatist as she was conservative in her ways. If the allied nations would allow Emperor Guangxu and her to return to Beijing retaining their honor, she believed she had little to lose. She also was not a moron and understood exactly why the Boxer Protocol was made in the way it was, the great powers wanted to received payments and in order to do so, needed the Manchu to sit on the throne. She ordered Li Hongzhang to do all he could to re-establish relations with the foreign governments. She also ordered any decrees she made praising the Boxers to be expunged from the official records and secretly ordered all blame to be placed on Guangxu. She gave posthumous honors to all the progressive Qing officials she had beheaded during the siege and disinherited the heir apparent son of Prince Duan, whom apparently she did not like much. An imperial decree in the name of Emperor Guangxu announced “Our Sacred Mother's advanced age renders it necessary that we should take the greatest care of her health, so that she may attain to peaceful longevity; a long journey in the heat being evidently undesirable, we have fixed on the 19th day of the 7th Moon [1 September] to commence our return journey and are now preparing to escort Her Majesty.” The return to Beijing should be held as one of the greatest feats of public relations exercises in history, second only to Robert Downey Jr. The 700 mile journey began in October of 1901 seeing the imperial family carried in yellow sedan chairs, sparing no expense. George Morrison details it quite well  “Along the frost-bound uneven tracks which serve for roads in northern China, an unending stream of laden wagons croaked and groaned through the short winter's day and on, guided by soldier torch-bearers through bitter nights to the appointed stopping places. But for the Empress Dowager and the Emperor there was easy journeying and a way literally made smooth. Throughout its entire distance the road over which the Imperial palanquins were carried had been converted into a smooth, even surface of shining clay, soft and noiseless under foot; not only had every stone been removed but as the procession approached gangs of men were employed in brushing the surface with feather brooms. At intervals of about ten miles, well-appointed rest-houses had been built.The cost of this King's highway, quite useless of course for the ordinary traffic of the country, was stated by a native contractor to amount to fifty Mexican dollars for every eight yards—say, £1,000 per mile—the clay having to be carried in some places from a great distance. As an example of the lavish expenditure of the Court and its officials in a land where squalor is a pervading feature, this is typical.” The Empress Dowager crossed the yellow river in a gilded, lacquered, dragon shaped barge after offering wine and incense to the river god. Believe it or not, the last part of the journey was done by train and Empress Dowager Cixi looked excited to be in what she called an “iron centipede”. Everyone in Beijing was given an imperial decree to graciously permit them to watch the royal family return to the Imperial Court. We are told “As Cixi got out of her chair, the Empress glanced up at the smoke-blackened walls and saw us: a row of foreigners . . . and, looking up at us, lifted her closed hands under her chin, and made a series of little bows.” Cixi was a lover of theatricals and made sure it was a hell of a show.  Within days foreign ministers were summoned to present themselves to the Emperor and for the first time officially enter the forbidden city. On February the 1st Cixi invited the ladies of diplomats to her. The foreign community nor Cixi could know it, but the Boxer rebellion was to be one of the last nails in a coffin made for the Qing dynasty.  I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. And so the Boxer rebellion excluding some events in Manchuria was ended. The Boxer protocol ushered in a brand new Qing dynasty that surely would survive the test of time and not succumb to an agonizing death as the people of China could take it no longer.