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Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are watching, listener feedback, and analysis of the Prime Video series Fallout. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the not unexpected reveal of the real Robert House, and the fates of both The Ghoul and Norman McClean. In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne really enjoyed the series premiere of the Game of Thrones prequel, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Dave checked out the Spanish Netflix supernatural thriller The Last Night at Tremore Beach. In Listener Feedback, Cincinnati Joe recommended The Eternaut, and Alan in England enjoyed House of Guinness. Remember to join the genre television and film discussion on the SciFi TV Rewatch Facebook group for the latest genre television show news and podcast releases. Episode Grade: Dave 9.2 Wayne 9.5
Learn more about Deathclaws, everything we know from the games with no Fallout show spoilers. Check out our other episode on Robert House and some of the robotsOr check out this Fallout ep too RobCoCheck out James's stream on Twitch! Gamin' every Tuesday and Thursday evening - even some Silksong gameplay tomorrow!Subscribe to Patreon for $15 and get The Black Frontier plus an extra podcast episode every week here: Subscribe!Or buy a digital or physical copy here on Amazon!: Buy now!To join the discussion and suggest a topic, check out our Discord.To support the show, head to our Patreon or Kofi for exclusive content, or check out our Merch Store to grab some Lore Boys branded merch.As always, we super appreciate you listening, and hope that if you enjoy the show you'll tell your friends and leave us a review on iTunes and the rest our social media. We wanna hear from you guys, so shoot us an email at contact@loreboys.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Prime Video's Fallout series is heading to the finish line with a ton of questions that need answers. So far, the main cast has been separated throughout the season, and things are just about to unfold. Walton Goggins, Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, and Kyle MacLachlan continue to deliver some incredible performances. And newcomer Justin Theroux, as Robert House, delivers a satisfying performance as the man behind RobCo, who seems one step ahead of everyone.Plus, some excellent cameos have been seen in the second season, but one stands above the rest in episode 6!(0:00) Intro(03:20) Fallout Season Episode 4-6 review(40:03) OutroLike and follow us on Social Media:Bluesky: @consolecreatures.comYouTube: @ConsoleCreaturesTwitter: @ConsoleCreatureFacebook: @RealConsoleCreatureInstagram: @ConsoleCreaturesThreads: @ConsolecreaturesIntro music provided by Mad Seedling. Check his work on Spotify!
In this episode of Scene N Nerd, hosts Sarah Belmont and Will Polk delve into the latest happenings in the worlds of Fallout and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. The duo kicks off with a recap of Fallout Season 2, Episode 5, titled "The Wrangler," where they explore the tense dynamics between Ghoul and Lucy in present-day Las Vegas, as well as the intriguing flashbacks involving Robert House and Cooper Howard. Sarah and Will share their thoughts on character development, storytelling, and the show's pacing, highlighting the balance between present-day plotlines and past events. Transitioning to Westeros, they discuss the pilot episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, reflecting on Dunk's journey and his budding partnership with Egg. While Sarah expresses some initial boredom with the slower pacing, Will appreciates the intimate storytelling and character interactions. Together, they contemplate the potential for character growth and the unfolding narrative as they embark on this new adventure in the realm of dragons and knights.
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are watching, listener feedback, and analysis of the Prime Video series Fallout. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the Season 2 premiere and the evolving partnership between The Ghoul and Lucy as they search the wasteland for her father and The Ghoul's family. Has Norm made an incredibly bad decision releasing the remainder of Bud's Buds? Will Hank make contact with Robert House? In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne manages a rewatch of Fallout, and Dave continues w/military nurse and ANZAC Girls on Roku Channel. In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands and Alan in England comment with audio feedback, and Cincinnati Joe checks in via email. Remember to join the genre television and film discussion on the SciFi TV Rewatch Facebook group for the latest genre television show news and podcast releases. Episode Grade: Dave 8.0 Wayne 9.3
More Fallout Hype! James gets into the lore of RobCo, Anthony and Robert House and more.Check out our other episode on Robert House and some of the robots. Check out James's stream on Twitch! Gamin' every Tuesday and Thursday evening - even some Silksong gameplay tomorrow!Subscribe to Patreon for $15 and get The Black Frontier plus an extra podcast episode every week here: Subscribe!Or buy a digital or physical copy here on Amazon!: Buy now!To join the discussion and suggest a topic, check out our Discord.To support the show, head to our Patreon or Kofi for exclusive content, or check out our Merch Store to grab some Lore Boys branded merch.As always, we super appreciate you listening, and hope that if you enjoy the show you'll tell your friends and leave us a review on iTunes and the rest our social media. We wanna hear from you guys, so shoot us an email at contact@loreboys.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TV and Movie Reviews to Listen to Around the Yule Log This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl talk about a couple movies the saw this week in individual mini-reviews (Avatar: Fire & Ash and The Housemaid). Then breakdown season 2 episode 1 of Fallout. Then give a review of HIM. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Avatar: Fire and Ash: 12:35 The Housemaid: 25:05 Fallout: 34:18 HIM: 49:41 Avatar: FIre and Ash (2025) Rating Out 10 It’s the Third Movie and It’s Fine… it’s Fine Darryl: 6.2/10 Summary Avatar: Fire and Ash expands the world of Pandora by pushing the story into darker, more volatile territory. This chapter introduces a new Na'vi culture shaped not by water or forest, but by fire, ash, and survival in a brutal volcanic region of the moon. These clans challenge everything Jake Sully and Neytiri believe about what it means to live in balance with Pandora. As tensions rise between Na'vi factions and the ever-encroaching human presence, the film shifts from a clear-cut nature-vs-invaders narrative into something far more morally complex. Fire and Ash explores how trauma, rage, and vengeance can fracture even the most deeply spiritual societies, forcing characters to confront uncomfortable truths about leadership, legacy, and the cost of endless war. Visually, the film leans hard into contrast. Lush blues and greens give way to scorched landscapes, molten rock, and smoke-filled skies, creating a harsher, angrier version of Pandora that mirrors the emotional state of its characters. At its core, Fire and Ash is about consequence. Not just for humanity's actions, but for the choices the Na'vi themselves make when survival demands brutality. This entry reframes the Avatar saga as less of a mythic adventure and more of a generational reckoning, setting the stage for a future where Pandora's greatest threat may no longer come from the stars, but from within. The Housemaid (2025) Rating Out of 10 The Dad Who Rocks the Cradle Brian: 6.5/10 Summary The Housemaid is a 2025 American psychological thriller directed by Paul Feig, adapted from Freida McFadden's bestselling 2022 novel. It stars Sydney Sweeney as Millie Calloway, a troubled young woman recently released on probation who desperately needs steady work. When she lands a live-in housemaid job with the wealthy Winchester family on Long Island, things initially seem like a fresh start. But behind the manicured lawns and spacious rooms, the Winchesters' life is anything but perfect. Millie soon discovers that Nina Winchester (Amanda Seyfried) is temperamental and volatile, her daughter Cecilia is cold and disrespectful, and unsettling secrets lurk beneath the surface of this elite household. As Millie becomes more entangled in their lives, the film steadily shifts from domestic drama to a gripping, twist-heavy thriller where trust is scarce and danger hides in plain sight. The tension escalates when Millie realizes that the family dynamics are far darker than she suspected, leading to shocking betrayals and a violent confrontation that upends everything the audience thought they knew. The Housemaid blends suspense, psychological games, and interpersonal manipulation in a holiday season release that delivers both unpredictable twists and intense character play. Fallout (Amazon Prime) Season 2 Episode 1 Title: The Innovator Directed by: Frederick E. O. Toye Written by: Geneva Robertson-Dworet & Graham Wagner Date Aired: December 16, 2025 Summary In 2077, before the war, a man supportive of Robert House, CEO of RobCo Industries, implants a control chip in a bar patron, forcing him to murder his companions before the chip detonates. After uncovering Vault-Tec’s secret plans, actor Cooper Howard attempts to flee with his daughter Janey, but Lee Moldaver convinces him to stay and spy on his wife Barb, who is traveling to Las Vegas to meet House. In 2296, Lucy MacLean and the Ghoul kill a group of Great Khans while tracking Lucy’s father, Hank, which leads them to the abandoned Vault 24, where they discover a Vault-Tec experiment using chips for brainwashing; a man with a chip implanted briefly speaks to Lucy before the chip explodes. Trapped in Vault 31, Norm, without food or water, awakens cryogenically preserved Vault-Tec executives. In Vault 32, Overseer Steph struggles with leadership, while in Vault 33, Overseer Betty supervises repairs to the water chip. Meanwhile, Hank arrives at an abandoned Vault-tec facility and leaves a message for an unknown figure that he will finish his project. Rating Out of 5 Exploding Heads for Everyone Darryl: 3.35/5 Brian: 3.2/5 HIM (2025) Summary HIM is a psychological horror film that uses the world of elite sports to explore obsession, identity, and the dangerous cost of chasing greatness. The story follows a promising young football player whose talent earns him access to a rare and secretive mentorship under a legendary athlete. What begins as an opportunity of a lifetime slowly reveals itself to be something far more disturbing. As the mentorship deepens, the film peels back the glossy surface of fame and success, exposing a culture that treats athletes as assets rather than people. Training pushes beyond discipline into control, blurring the line between motivation and manipulation. The closer the protagonist gets to his dream, the more he begins to lose his sense of self. Rather than relying on jump scares, HIM builds dread through atmosphere and psychological pressure. The horror comes from systems, power dynamics, and the unspoken expectation that personal sacrifice is the price of excellence. The film questions how far someone is willing to go to be “chosen” and what parts of themselves they are expected to surrender along the way. At its core, HIM is a cautionary tale about hero worship and the myth of meritocracy, wrapped in a slow-burn horror framework. It leaves the audience unsettled not by monsters, but by the realization that the most terrifying forces are often the ones we willingly submit to in the pursuit of success. Rating Out of 10 QB1 Blood is Waaaaay Better Than WR2 Blood Darryl: 5.2/10 Brian: 5.7/10 Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!
KUMAIL NANJIANI FINALLY JOINS!! Fallout Season 2 Full Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Download PrizePicks today at https://www.prizepicks.onelink.me/LME... & use code REJECTS to get $50 instantly when you play $5! Greg Alba & Michael Tessler react to Fallout Season 2 Episode 2 on Prime Video, where the wasteland expands and the stakes get personal. In this episode, Maximus and the Brotherhood of Steel become central to the story as old loyalties fracture and new threats loom. We're introduced to dangerous corners of the Commonwealth, meet Kumail Nanjiani's mysterious character, and witness unforgettable moments straight from the Fallout game mythology — including iconic creatures like radscorpions and Deathclaws stalking the wastes. Norm teams up with a crew of survivors after awakening, and we see flashbacks to Maximus' youth around Shady Sands, adding powerful emotional depth to his arc. This episode also builds on what happened in Episode 1, where Robert House made his chilling debut and Season 2's larger world began to unfold. Follow Michael Tessler:https://www.instagram.com/mjtessler/ Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
KUMAIL NANJIANI FINALLY JOINS!! Fallout Season 2 Full Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Download PrizePicks today at https://www.prizepicks.onelink.me/LME... & use code REJECTS to get $50 instantly when you play $5! Greg Alba & Michael Tessler react to Fallout Season 2 Episode 2 on Prime Video, where the wasteland expands and the stakes get personal. In this episode, Maximus and the Brotherhood of Steel become central to the story as old loyalties fracture and new threats loom. We're introduced to dangerous corners of the Commonwealth, meet Kumail Nanjiani's mysterious character, and witness unforgettable moments straight from the Fallout game mythology — including iconic creatures like radscorpions and Deathclaws stalking the wastes. Norm teams up with a crew of survivors after awakening, and we see flashbacks to Maximus' youth around Shady Sands, adding powerful emotional depth to his arc. This episode also builds on what happened in Episode 1, where Robert House made his chilling debut and Season 2's larger world began to unfold. Follow Michael Tessler:https://www.instagram.com/mjtessler/ Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aaron and Richard are back in the saddle to discuss The Ghoul, Lucy, New Vegas lore, and the shocking lack of Maximus, but the incredible introduction of Mr. Robert House. Tune in for the breakdown, lore dump, and crazy needle drops that kicked off this season of television!Contact UsDo you have any questions or comments? Visit thelorehounds.com, where you can use the contact form or the voicemail feature. Or, send us an email to radioactive@thelorehounds.comJoin the conversation on DiscordANDfollow us on Bluesky @Radioactive141 AND TikTok @RadioactiveRamblingsFor early and ad-free content as well as exclusive episodes, check out our Patreon!Check out the podcasts we are affiliated with:The LorehoundsRings & RitualsSeverance PodcastWool-Shift-DustThe Star Wars Canon Timeline PodcastProperly Howard Movie ReviewsNevermind the MusicAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This transcript synopsis from late 2025 features a media analyst returning from a hiatus to examine current events through the lens of predictive programming and world stage simulations. The speaker primarily explores the murder of Rob Reiner by his son, drawing parallels between this tragedy and the Frankenstein narrative of a creator destroyed by his creation. Additional analysis focuses on the television series Fallout and the movie Top Gun: Maverick, suggesting these entertainment products foreshadow real-world nuclear scenarios and military operations. The text further alleges that high-profile events, such as the assassination of Charlie Kirk and various public stabbings, are manufactured psyops utilizing crisis actors and repetitive symbolism. Ultimately, the source argues that global media functions as a coordinated meta-script designed to synchronize humanity under a singular, artificial worldview. Central to this perspective is the rejection of the "mainstream and alternative duopoly," urging listeners to adopt an "off-world stage perspective" that views news and entertainment as a singular, government-controlled monolith used to manage human consciousness through "Mind War"Key Topics• The Reiner Murder Psyop: The host analyzes the reported killing of Rob Reiner by his son Nick as a world-stage retelling of Frankenstein, noting the father-son antagonism and Nick Reiner's “uncanny resemblance” to the monster.• Planet Netflix and Predictive Programming: The source describes Netflix as a “psyop factory,” citing a role played by Jake Reiner in the series Monster that “coincidentally” mirrored his parents' deaths shortly after.• The “Theater of Psywar”: Major events like the Butler, Pennsylvania shooting and the Bondi Beach incident are dismissed as simulations utilizing recycled crisis actors and “hoax indicators” like massive GoFundMe payouts.• Pop Culture Archetypes: ◦ Tom Cruise is identified as a recurring “sacrificial sun god” or “hanged man” archetype, with his films containing occult subtext related to ascension and the number 33. ◦ The Fallout series is linked to Oppenheimer through etymology (Robert House vs. Robert Oppenheimer) and seen as conditioning for a Space Needle/nuke scenario.• Mind War and TPUSA: The host discusses the “Mind War” framework co-authored by Michael Aquino and Paul E. Vallely, linking Vallely to the leadership of Turning Point USA and suggesting the organization functions as a political psyop.• The “Off-World Stage” Philosophy: A call to decompartmentalize the mind to see that news, entertainment, and government are “one and the same,” constituting a “one world religion” of manufactured history.• Critique of Organized Religion: The host views religion as a tool of government control, arguing that faith is “putting ignorance above direct knowledge” and that “Gnosticism makes you incompatible for the religious paradigms”.Key Quotes• “Every single topic is just put through the fake news wood chipper that the [Discord] server is.”• “We're looking at this new era here... where there's this engagement that's happening between the psyop entertainment complex and its critics.”• “If you want to know what's gonna happen in the world tomorrow, watch Netflix today.”• “These events that they manufacture are not mere hoaxes or pr stunts but these are permanent fixtures of the world stage... simulated events... they're also historic events.”• “I firmly maintain here that the God construct of the Bible is... a construct created by government to control minds.”• “The off-world stage perspective is cognizant of the continuity of fakery that led up to today and how news becomes history.”• “Mind war proposes to supersede killing and destruction with a more civilized focus on the mind.”
In this episode of The Prestige-ish Media Podcast - Craig Lake, Edylynn Quijano, Dan McNair, and Tom Chan give their INSTANT REACTION to the Amazon Prime Video show Fallout Season Two Episode One - The Innovator. In this episode we discuss Drive-ins, Flea Soup, exploding heads, New Vegas, Robert House and more.Please join us for our ongoing Prestige-ish Media Podcast coverage of Stranger Things Season 5 on Netflix and Fallout Season 2 on Amazon Prime Video. Coming in January join us for the HBO Max show A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Please check out our website at http://prestigeish.com, follow our podcasts on all your favorite podcast platforms, and leave us positive reviews if you enjoy our show. X @prestige_ish Instagram @prestigeishmedia TikTok @prestigeish X/Instagram @realrealbatman @danmcnair1017 @blahah321 @edylynnquijano http://prestigeish.com
Ben Lindbergh and Van Lathan return to the Wasteland for the first weekly Button Mash breakdown of ‘Fallout' Season 2. First, they recap the premiere and discuss how it sets up the season. Then, Ben talks to Justin Theroux about joining the show in the role of Robert House. Finally, Ben brings on Polygon senior editor Chris Hayner for a primer on the game that inspired much of this season, ‘Fallout: New Vegas.' Intro (0:00)'Fallout' Season 2 premiere recap (11:56)Interview with Justin Theroux (52:13)Inside 'Fallout: New Vegas'—the game behind the season (1:00:33) Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Van Lathan, Justin Theroux, and Chris HaynerProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Randy is the Water Production Manager at G. Robert House Jr. Water Treatment Facility in Suffolk Virginia. Randy and I chat about his time in the industry and how he keeps up with changes in the industry. Attention to detail and Math have been skillsets that have helped him in his career so far. Make sure you listen to the episode and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/public-works-podcast--3064636/support.
Aaron Kosminski is one of the more well known suspects in the Whitechapel murders. Some of the major police officials of the era, in fact, were seriously concerned about his potential involvement in the brutal Autumn of Terror slayings. My guest, Robert House, has studied Aaron Kosminski for years, and shares details of his investigation with us. He is the author of "Jack the Ripper and the Case for Scotland Yard's Prime Suspect". The author's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100051505763425 You can purchase the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Ripper-Scotland-Yards-Prime-Suspect/dp/0470938994 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The goal of the Path-Goal leader is to empower and motivate the follower, so the follower becomes more involved, more active, and more efficient, therefore more productive. Essentially, the role of the Path-Goal leader is to nudge the followers toward improvement. The Path-Goal method is a highly acclaimed theory of Leadership and was developed in 1971 by Robert House. The Path-Goal method says the leader should engage in a behavioral pattern that will complement and compensate for the deficiencies of his follower. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
What's up Wastelanders! Episode FOUR of our fallout fan podcast Tapes From The Wastes is here, and in this episode we dive deep into the circuitry and operating systems of RobCo Industries and its mysterious founder Robert House. In this episode we also break down the latest update to Fallout 76, and take a look at the year ahead for the game. Please do subscribe to get episodes straight to your podcast feeds, and do leave a rating / review - it helps us out so much! We'd like to wish everyone a very safe and happy new year, and we'll see you all in January 2021 for Episode 5. Running Order: 00.00 - Episode Intro 05:41 - Lore Part 1 - RobCo and Mr House History 17:34 - RobCo products breakdown 28:25 - Lore Part 2 - Preservation & Post War 35:11 - Journal Reading by Lionheart - Mr House's Obituary 37:45 - Lore Summary 39:40 - Fallout News with Suliore 58:18 - Outro LINKS! Find us on social media, and also here we have other links we recommend you check out! Tapes Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFTWpod Tapes Insta: @tapesfromthewastes KDB Twitter: https://twitter.com/K_D_B_ Suliore Twitter: https://twitter.com/engold08 Nintenfo Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/NintenfoP Tamrielic Adventures Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamrielicP The Element Zero Podcast (a new Mass Effect podcast recently launched by this episode's contributor Taylor aka Lionheart) Twitter: https://twitter.com/EezoPod
We welcome Adam Wood to the show for the first part of a two part interview about his book Swanson: The Life and Times of a Victorian Detective. The topics for this first part include Swanson's role in the Whitechapel Murders investigation, the Swanson Marginalia and the identification of a suspect at the Seaside Home. With panelists Robert House, John Malcolm and Tom Wescott www.mangobooks.co.uk
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We are pleased to welcome Professor Turi King from the Department of Genetics and Genome Biology at the University of Leicester to talk about the 2019 publication of the 'Forensic Investigation of a Shawl Linked to the "Jack the Ripper" Murders by Jari Louhelainen, Ph.D and David Miller, Ph.D in the Journal of Forensic Sciences. Professor King led the famous genome sequencing project on the remains of Richard III and we are very grateful for the time she was able to spend with us discussing this topic. Joining the round table discussion were numerous Ripperologists. Those who questioned the Professor were: Robert House, the author of 'Jack the Ripper and the Case for Scotland Yard's Prime Suspect'. Steve Blomer, researcher and writer. Jon Rees, researcher, writer and lecturer. Brian Young, researcher, writer and lecturer. Hosted by Jonathan Menges Very special thanks to Chris Phillips, Paul Begg, Tom Wescott and John Malcolm.
Summary How do leaders create an environment where people thrive? This week we look at the importance of leadership styles in helping to bring out the best in our people. Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 28 of the Leadership Today Podcast where each week we tackle one of today’s biggest leadership challenges. This week we’re looking at how leaders create an environment where people thrive, which is building on some of the themes from last week’s episode. When I was 15 my first part time job was at a large retailer. My job title was ‘Customer Service Security’, which sounds pretty impressive, but in practice that meant I was the person who checked bags as people left the store to make sure they hadn’t stolen anything. At that time the retailer had a garden department with its own street entrance, so it wasn’t uncommon for people to come in the main entrance, steal something, then try to make a quick escape through the garden department. Of course they had to get past Customer Service Security first. By any measure, this wasn’t a great job to give to a 15 year old, but it was character building if nothing else. Another of my responsibilities was to help people who were returning goods, checking their receipts and passing them through to a person who could give them a refund. There’s one refund that has stuck in my mind 30 years after the event. A man came into the garden department one Saturday morning carrying what looked like a stick with a black plastic bag on one end. He let me know that he wanted a full cash refund on the item. I looked at the receipt, and what he had originally purchased a full three months earlier was a bare-rooted lemon tree. You see occasionally had specials where we would sell a bunch of young trees with minimal soil around the roots which were then sealed in a plastic bag - which made it much easier than shipping and selling them than putting them in pots. But this guy had bought the bare-rooted lemon tree, taken it home and put it in his garage for a full three months - no sunlight, no water, no nutrients, no space to grow. It didn’t take a horticultural qualification to realise the lemon tree was dead. Amazingly, our generous refund policy meant the man left with a full refund, and we were left wondering what to do with a dead stick in a bag. There are a few important leadership principles wrapped up in this story. The most obvious one is that, as leaders, we need to create an environment where people can thrive. Just like the lemon tree needed to be planted in good soil, with access to sunlight, water and nutrients to thrive, as leaders we need to provide an environment where people can thrive. I’ll talk more about how we can do that shortly. The second equally important principle is that we can’t force people to be motivated and to grow - that comes from within the person themselves. As leaders it’s important to recognise that we can’t directly motivate anyone to do anything. The closest we can get is through demands and threats, which is unfortunately what all too many leaders default to. While that might lead to a short-term lift in performance driven by fear, ultimately the impact is negative on the individual and the organisation. Instead what we’re aiming for is aligned motivation. If someone shows up at your workplace, they’re motivated. As a leader our role is to uncover what specifically motivates that individual, and to help align that with the direction and needs of the organisation. We do that by creating the right environment. In summary - the person owns the motivation, and the leader owns the environment that helps to align that motivation. So how do leaders shape the environment? We shape the environment through the leadership behaviours we demonstrate - the actions we take that build the kind of environment where people can thrive. The concept of leadership styles is not new - the styles I refer to are informed by over 80 years of research by people including Kurt Lewin, Fred Fiedler, Martin Evans, Robert House, James McGregor Burns, Bernard Bass, Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard. There are four sets of leadership behaviours or leadership styles that are particularly helpful in building a positive environment. The first leadership style is Inspiring. This involves developing a compelling vision for the work that we undertake, communicating that vision, and aligning roles and individuals to the vision. This helps to increase clarity, and it also encourages alignment. People know where we are headed, they know their role, and they can connect their own motivations with that broader purpose. This is like sunlight for the lemon tree - providing energy and a direction to grow. My own research with over 1,000 leaders demonstrated that having a feeling you’re contributing to something meaningful reduced negative stress by 31%, and increased engagement by 74%. It even increased an individual’s likelihood of staying with the organisation by a full 87%. The second leadership style is Developing. Here we’re discussing the skills and capabilities people want to develop, coaching people, providing stretch opportunities, and investing in their development. This ensures people are developing their capability, while we’re also building the capacity of the organisation. This is like watering the lemon tree - encouraging its development. Here my research saw more significant results. Where people felt they were developing in areas important to them, their stress was 26% lower, engagement was up by 60% and again the likelihood of staying was up by 87%. The third leadership style is Connecting. This is where we help connect people with others that can provide support, while we also identify opportunities to work across the organisation, build teamwork, and provide direct support and encouragement. This style helps ensure people have the support they need, while also building collaboration for the organisation. This is like adding nutrients to give that extra boost to the lemon tree. Where people felt their job provided the chance to make meaningful connections, my research showed a 22% reduction in negative stress, with engagement up 57% and likelihood of staying up 68%. The fourth style is Delegating. Here we delegate important work to people, even when it may mean a short term dip in performance. We focus more on accountabilities and outcomes, giving people greater freedom about how they produce results. This provides the individual with authority, while also enabling us to hold them accountable. It’s like giving the lemon tree extra room to grow - putting it in a larger pot, or planting it with plenty of space to spread out. Again my research showed that providing people with autonomy and freedom has a significant impact, with negative work-related stress down 20%, engagement up 52% and likelihood of staying up 55%. There are two other styles that also influence the work environment, but not always in a positive way. Directing is about telling people how to do their work, closely monitoring people, and emphasising the negative consequences of getting things wrong. There are some times when this leadership style is appropriate - it provides task clarity and control. But it does this at the cost of autonomy and personal responsibility. This one is a bit like yelling at the lemon tree - it might make you feel better, but the tree won’t take much notice. The final leadership style is Avoiding. As the name suggests, this is where a person avoids the role of being leader altogether, keeping tasks to themselves, focusing on their own job, and avoiding delegating to people who have let them down. While the individual may be productive, team productivity is likely to be low. It looks a lot like the guy who left the lemon tree in his garage so he could focus on other things. Perhaps that worked well for him, but it didn’t turn out too well for the lemon tree. The really good news is that, like any other behaviour, leadership styles can be developed. A great way to start is to assess your own leadership styles. I’ve developed a great card-sort exercise which I use on leadership programs that helps people to identify their preferred styles. And I also have a Leadership Styles Self-Assessment which I’m providing as a free gift for those who sign up for Leadership Today updates. Just head to the leadership.today website, and sign up on the Connect page and I’ll send you a link. If you’ve already signed up, have no fear - I’ll be emailing you a link shortly. I’ll be interested in how you find the assessment, and I’ll be looking forward to seeing you next week.
An investigation into the man Scotland Yard thought (but couldn't prove) was Jack the Ripper. Dozens of theories have attempted to resolve the mystery of the identity of Jack the Ripper, the world's most famous serial killer. Ripperologist Robert House contends that we may have known the answer all along. The head of Scotland Yard's Criminal Investigation Department at the time of the murders thought Aaron Kozminski was guilty, but he lacked the legal proof to convict him. By exploring Kozminski's life, House builds a strong circumstantial case against him, showing not only that he had means, motive, and opportunity, but also that he fit the general profile of a serial killer as defined by the FBI today. The first book to explore the life of Aaron Kozminski, one of Scotland Yard's top suspects in the quest to identify Jack the Ripper, combines historical research and contemporary criminal profiling techniques to solve one of the most vexing criminal mysteries of all time. The book draws on a decade of research by the author, including trips to Poland and England to uncover Kozminski's past and details of the case. Includes a Foreword by Roy Hazelwood, a former FBI profiler and pioneer of profiling sexual predators. Features dozens of photographs and illustrations. Building a thorough and convincing case that completes the work begun by Scotland Yard more than a century ago, this book is essential reading for anyone who wants to know who really committed Jack the Ripper's heinous and unforgettable crimes. JACK THE RIPPER AND THE CASE FOR SCOTLAND YARD'S PRIME SUSPECT-Robert House
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