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Hour 3: This week on the podcast, the conversation turns to the San Francisco 49ers as they prepare for their second game of the season. The team is looking to stay healthy, a crucial goal after a string of injuries plagued them last year. The speaker is joined by a special guest, Todd Husak, a former NFL quarterback who played in the league and in NFL Europe. Todd shares some fun stories from his time in the NFL Europe league, including a hilarious anecdote about a teammate who would kick field goals for free beers. The discussion turns to the 49ers' upcoming game, with the speaker and Todd discussing the team's young players and their potential to make an impact. They also touch on the quarterback position, with the possibility of Curtis Rourke taking over as the starter. Todd shares his thoughts on Rourke's performance in the preseason game against the Titans, and how it could impact the team's future plans. The conversation also delves into the 49ers' offense, with the speaker and Todd discussing the team's need to find ways to get Christian McCaffrey off the field and limit his exposure to injury. They explore the idea of using a backup running back to take some of the workload off McCaffrey, and how this could benefit the team in the long run. If you're a 49ers fan, you won't want to miss this episode. The speaker and Todd Husak dive into the details of the team's upcoming game and share their insights on the players and coaches. Tune in to hear their thoughts on the 49ers' chances this season and what they need to do to succeed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 3: This week on the podcast, the conversation turns to the San Francisco 49ers as they prepare for their second game of the season. The team is looking to stay healthy, a crucial goal after a string of injuries plagued them last year. The speaker is joined by a special guest, Todd Husak, a former NFL quarterback who played in the league and in NFL Europe. Todd shares some fun stories from his time in the NFL Europe league, including a hilarious anecdote about a teammate who would kick field goals for free beers. The discussion turns to the 49ers' upcoming game, with the speaker and Todd discussing the team's young players and their potential to make an impact. They also touch on the quarterback position, with the possibility of Curtis Rourke taking over as the starter. Todd shares his thoughts on Rourke's performance in the preseason game against the Titans, and how it could impact the team's future plans. The conversation also delves into the 49ers' offense, with the speaker and Todd discussing the team's need to find ways to get Christian McCaffrey off the field and limit his exposure to injury. They explore the idea of using a backup running back to take some of the workload off McCaffrey, and how this could benefit the team in the long run. If you're a 49ers fan, you won't want to miss this episode. The speaker and Todd Husak dive into the details of the team's upcoming game and share their insights on the players and coaches. Tune in to hear their thoughts on the 49ers' chances this season and what they need to do to succeed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak discussed QB Kurtis Rourke's strong first game back, WR Mike Evans' progress adjusting to the offense, and QB Brock Purdy's continued development as the franchise's leader.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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From De'Zhaun Stribling's impressive performance to Kurtis Rourke's unfortunate injury, John Lund comes out of the gate hot with big takeaways from last night's preseason 49ers Game #1, plus more on breaking news of 2028 MLB All-Star Game, which will be held in San Francisco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rourke Sefton-Minns scaled his AI creator business from zero to eight figures in one year by turning audience, education, and creative AI into a business system.Drew and Rory invited Rourke Sefton-Minns on to discuss AI and somehow ended up reverse-engineering a business built on sleep streaming, 420 straight days of posting, multiple failed creator experiments, hitting zero in the bank, and an apparently unhealthy refusal to quit. Rourke breaks down how Gen HQ grew, why brand partnerships now drive hundreds of thousands in monthly revenue, why learning AI tools is often the least important part of getting paid, and why the best move for aspiring AI creatives may be finding the client before figuring out every last detail.Rourke Sefton-Minns explains Gen HQ, AI creator businesses, brand partnerships, LinkedIn client acquisition, spec work, creative partner programs, Meta advertising, Adobe Photoshop Generative Fill, CapCut, Google Gemini, node-based workflows, narrative-loop content, creator burnout, AI careers, and generative AI-powered fandom. He also shares a practical three-month playbook for landing paid AI creative work and his mission to create 100,000 jobs for creatives through AI.---⏱️ Fast Hour00:00 Rourke Sefton-Minns, Gen HQ and 100K jobs02:55 Five social pages before the one that worked05:03 The sleep-streaming business that changed everything09:03 Making $10K a month at 21, then burning out13:04 Betting everything on a six-month ski channel17:11 The persistence lesson behind hitting zero20:50 420 days of posting before the AI pivot28:40 Why Gen Z sees generative AI as the enemy33:01 Why great AI content starts with communication35:10 Inside his vibe-coded content idea system39:19 How long a viral AI video takes to make43:20 Why AI creators burn out46:14 Outsourcing creativity made burnout worse47:27 Why changing formats brought the fun back50:25 How narrative-loop videos create retention52:44 How his 8-figure AI business makes money56:10 Why $40K a month in Meta ads is not enough57:12 The business skills AI creatives overlook01:00:51 The 100,000-jobs North Star01:03:29 How to land your first paying AI client01:07:51 What major AI brands actually want01:12:30 Why boring products can win spec-work clients01:14:09 The four-post strategy for winning brands01:17:47 AI fan content as a new growth engine
From De'Zhaun Stribling's impressive performance to Kurtis Rourke's unfortunate injury, John Lund comes out of the gate hot with big takeaways from last night's preseason 49ers Game #1, plus more on breaking news of 2028 MLB All-Star Game, which will be held in San Francisco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nashville-based trio The Woods joins the Bar Conversations for a wide-ranging chat about music, friendship, songwriting, and the unlikely paths that brought Dan O'Rourke, Raquel Cole, and Leland Rooney together. Dan shares the wild story of winning a karaoke contest at a retirement community in Arizona before going on NBC's The Voice, while Leland and Raquel talk about their own journeys through Nashville and what drew them to build something together as a band. The trio also discusses forming The Woods during the COVID lockdowns, their three-part harmonies, musical influences, growing up in different parts of North America, and the story behind their name.The Woods also take us inside their latest single “Same Boat,” the making of its music video, and their upcoming song “Break It.” They discuss their love of putting their own spin on cover songs, balancing multiple lead singers and guitarists, Dan's background as a history major and its influence on their songwriting, and what's next for the band. From Nashville residencies and touring with Tim McGraw to The All-Star Nashville Road Show, the trio reflects on life onstage and what makes performing together special.Jonathan's Drinking: Bardstown Cascadia Garryana Oak
Heather O'Rourke se convirtió en una estrella mundial gracias a POLTERGEIST, pero su vida terminó trágicamente cuando tenía solo 12 años. Diagnósticos médicos, una muerte inesperada y la inquietante “maldición” que rodeó a la película. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this Direct Approach Bonus Episode, Amber Olson Rourke, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Neora, shares the strategy behind building trust in today's crowded marketplace. Learn how clarity, community and disciplined execution helped fuel 45% year-over-year growth and why companies that simplify their message and create belonging are better positioned for long-term success. In this episode, you'll learn: Why trust has become the biggest competitive advantage in direct selling How a single, focused message improves customer conversion and field execution Why community should be treated as a business strategy, not a company value
Willie talks with WCPO's Tanya O'Rourke about her story on a gruesome child murder, and the details on how the foster family tried to get away with it.
Willie discusses the tragic case of a local foster family killing one of their Wards with Tanya O'Rourke. Also Sherry Few of USPIE describes how you can stop the transgender movement. Finally Rob Mannes breaks down the radicalization of the leftist ideology.
Willie talks with WCPO's Tanya O'Rourke about her story on a gruesome child murder, and the details on how the foster family tried to get away with it.
Willie discusses the tragic case of a local foster family killing one of their Wards with Tanya O'Rourke. Also Sherry Few of USPIE describes how you can stop the transgender movement. Finally Rob Mannes breaks down the radicalization of the leftist ideology.
Bloomberg Report with John Tucker. Thom talks with WCPO Reporter Tonya O'Rourke about the missing child turned murder case involving the foster child Marcus. Julie Isphording discusses excuses.
Send us Fan MailRemember when Beto O'Rourke told America he was coming for your AR-15? He lost, but the confiscation agenda didn't — it just got repackaged with softer language and new faces. Jeff breaks down why Beto 2.0 is more dangerous than the original and what every gun owner needs to do about it right now.subscribe to my newsletterFollow this link and get $25 in ammo.Fountain Podcast AppFollow me on FountainFollow twitter @JeffDowdleFollow me on Truth Social - @JeffDowdleConvention of States ProjectPresearch search engine sign up.Brave BrowserFind our Representativeemail me at jeff@livetoshoot.comSupport the show
Episode 302 of Tom Clark's 6M Podcast takes a look at The Wrestler. Tom Clark and Phil Lindsey break down Darren Aronofsky's 2008 sports drama starring Mickey Rourke as Randy "The Ram" Robinson, an aging professional wrestler trying to recapture the glory of his 1980s heyday while dealing with his failing health, broken relationships, and uncertain future. They discuss Rourke's career-defining comeback performance, the film's emotional portrayal of life after the spotlight, and how it captures the physical and personal sacrifices that come with professional wrestling. They also examine the film's impact on wrestling fans, the performances from Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood, and whether The Wrestler is an accurate portrayal of the business or a deeper story about regret, identity, and finding where you belong. With critical acclaim, award nominations, and a lasting legacy, does The Wrestler stand as one of the greatest wrestling movies ever made? Dive into that and a lot more! Boink Studios podcasts are created by humans. All hosts featured on our shows are human, and all podcast artwork, logos, and creative direction are created by humans. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boinkstudios Appreciate the content? Support the channel: https://buymeacoffee.com/tomclark Visit us at: https://boinkstudios.com Follow the 6M Podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/6mpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/6mpodcast/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/boinkstudios.bsky.social Listen to Boink Studios' Podcasts: Tom Clark's Main Event: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tom-clarks-main-event/id910362334 Bare Mode: A Podcast Review of The Bear: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/bare-mode-a-podcast-review-of-the-bear/id1828513020 Two Nations Under Ted: A Ted Lasso Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-nations-under-ted-a-ted-lasso-podcast/id16938703 © Boink Studios 2026
In the seventh episode of the Own the Build Leadership Series, Paul is joined by Genna Rourke, former Commercial Director at Costain and now Industry Engagement Director at Built Intelligence, to explore an unconventional route into commercial leadership and the lessons she learned along the way.After falling into quantity surveying by chance, Jenna built her career through curiosity, continuous learning and a willingness to take on problems others avoided. From trainee QS to Commercial Director, she reflects on the relationships, mentors and mindset shifts that shaped her leadership journey.The conversation explores:why trust and relationships are the foundation of great commercial leadership;the importance of delegation and why "what got you here won't get you there";how succession planning starts with developing the people around you;why collaboration consistently delivers better commercial outcomes than hierarchy; andthe role of mentoring, feedback and continuous professional development in building high-performing commercial teams.Jenna also shares her thoughts on the evolving culture of construction, the importance of embracing different perspectives across generations, and why today's leaders should focus less on having all the answers and more on creating environments where their teams can thrive.The episode closes with a simple but powerful message:great commercial leaders don't create followers—they create future leaders.A practical and refreshingly honest conversation for QSs, Commercial Managers and aspiring Commercial Directors looking to build stronger teams, earn trust and lead with confidence.---------------------------------
Do the Mets need a manager with Major League experience? Host of "Yankees Avenue", Dan Rourke says he loves what Jazz Chisholm has been doing but, he has to keep it up the rest of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:James Talarico's outreach event for Black voters in Houston on Sunday featured a pledge to spend $25 million on a continued embrace of that community - and the majority of the tension present was provided by a single political influencer who has based her online persona largely on her personal disdain for the nominee: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/07/20/texas-james-talarico-black-voters-town-hall-houston-2026-senate/...Polling from the UT Austin/Texas Politics Project indicates that Talarico is significantly outperforming both Beto O'Rourke and Colin Allred at this stage in the campaign with Black voters across Texas: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1025348793795610Ken Paxton, meanwhile, can't get anyone to pay attention in McAllen - and has taken to lying about his attendance numbers: https://www.sacurrent.com/news/texas-news/ken-paxton-accused-of-lying-about-attendance-at-his-first-campaign-rally-of-the-general-election/This election year, you can support the real free press by investing in pro-democracy, pro-justice, pro-gressive storytelling. Become a monthly donor or increase your giving TODAY for our Summer Sustaining Donor Drive today, and we'll thank you with "perks for progress" - plus you'll get a shoutout on the Daily Dispatch: our good friend Darbi Lockridge has bumped up her support! Join her and the rest of the Progress Texas family at https://act.progresstexas.org/a/summersustainers26.Check out the Substack version of the Daily Dispatch, which delivers each pod to your inbox and frequently includes extra video goodies: https://substack.com/@progresstexasProgress Texas is part of the lineup at KPFT-FM in Houston! Make a tax-deductible contribution to our radio initiative HERE. Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at https://progresstexas.org.
Eddie and Rocky talk with Ron Snouffer about weather-related insurance claims, Tanya O'Rourke discusses more severe weather hitting the area and her upcoming talk with Mayor Aftab Pureval, ABC's Don Mihalek talks about Vice President JD Vance's "inappropriate" use of Marine 2, Rayne Guest joins to touch on Cyclospora and the false positive from the FDA on it's origins, and Dean Regas talks planet-like atmosphere near Earth being monitored in space.
Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:James Talarico has accepted three invitations from TV operators to engage in debate with Ken Paxton, while the Paxton camp agrees that debates "should" happen, but has not confirmed any of those dates: https://www.fox7austin.com/news/james-talarico-challenges-ken-paxton-3-televised-texas-senate-debates...Texas Senate debates have not favored challengers or underdogs in the last few cycles, as evidenced by Beto O'Rourke and Colin Allred against Ted Cruz: https://www.statesman.com/news/columns/article/ken-paxton-james-talarico-texas-senate-debate-22349865.phpGovernor Abbott has bypassed Nate Schatzline for Secretary of State, appointing instead longtime aide Robert Howden - Schatzline remains as a "special advisor on elections": https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/texas-appoints-new-secretary-of-state-ahead-of-2026-midterm-elections/...Williamson County elections officials, dominated by Republicans, have begun accusing voters of being felons and threatening to kick them off the voter rolls if they can't prove otherwise within 30 days: https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/texas-republicans-latest-attemptHouston saw a major demonstration for accountability in the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo yesterday: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/houston-rallies-demand-justice-lorenzo-salgado-araujo...Just as the FBI has been told not to investigate public confrontations with ICE, and to allow the Department of Homeland Security to investigate itself instead: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/19/us/politics/fbi-ice-agents-investigations-shootings.htmlThis election year, you can support the real free press by investing in pro-democracy, pro-justice, pro-gressive storytelling. Become a monthly donor or increase your giving TODAY for our Summer Sustaining Donor Drive today, and we'll thank you with "perks for progress" - plus you'll get a shoutout on the Daily Dispatch! Our good friend Elizabeth McNair has bumped up her support! Join her and the rest of the Progress Texas family at https://act.progresstexas.org/a/summersustainers26.Check out the Substack version of the Daily Dispatch, which delivers each pod to your inbox and frequently includes extra video goodies: https://substack.com/@progresstexasProgress Texas is part of the lineup at KPFT-FM in Houston! Make a tax-deductible contribution to our radio initiative HERE. Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at https://progresstexas.org.
In the 2nd hour of The Nielson Show with Hernan Salas and Wil Fraser filling in, they welcome Dave Naylor from TSN to give a preview of all the CFL action coming this weekend including the Elks taking on Rourke and the Lions tonight! Then before the break, it's the Early Bird Bet for Play Alberta! After that, Ian Harrison joins the boys to discuss the Blue Jays returning from the All-Star break. What's going on with Vladdy? Can the Jays sneak into the playoffs?
Pat Kehdy from The Canadian Brewhouse, Jasmine Sidhu, Zach Kubusch, and Matt Iwanyk hang out talking about Spain meeting Argentina in the World Cup Final, the upcoming Edmonton Elks game on Friday night vs the BC Lions, and whatever else their conversation takes them to. We also get to some fashion talk, movie discussion, and summer previews with Edmonton being home to a multitude of great festivals this upcoming week! The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!
Rourke is an artist whose music has always been driven by honesty, resilience, and a willingness to tackle meaningful subjects through songwriting. His latest single, “It's My Time,” delivers an uplifting message of hope and perseverance, marking a powerful contrast to his previous release, “I Can't Breathe,” while showcasing the continued evolution of his artistry. Years in the making, his album Starstruck represents nearly a decade of dedication, creative growth, and an unwavering belief in staying true to his vision despite the challenges that come with the music industry. Influenced by iconic bands like Guns N' Roses, Rourke blends Americana and classic rock influences with modern storytelling to create music that encourages listeners to think, reflect, and find hope even during difficult times. In this interview, he discusses the inspiration behind “It's My Time,” why artists should never be afraid to speak their minds, the lessons learned throughout his musical journey, and what's next as he continues building on the release of Starstruck.
Eddie and Donna D talk to Ray Trevino, Tanya O'Rourke, Deb Haas, and more on 700 WLW!
Watch This Episode On YouTubeHappy third anniversary to the pod and I'm so happy to be spending it with Irish filmmaker -- and award-winning ad maker -- Gar O'Rourke.When people ask about the podcast, the usual first question is, what are your favorite episodes? And I respond with, well, they are all my favorites.It's true. I wouldn't publish something if I wasn't proud of it, and mainly because of audio or other host-related failures, there's been a handful you'll never get to hear.But it's also a bit of a dodge because I know what they are asking and of course I have favorite episodes. I can tell it as soon as we stop recording, and I'm guessing you can tell it, too. The anniversary episode always gets one of those.Gar's latest film, THE SIEGE OF PARADISE (2026) had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, and knowingly reaches for a higher form of filmmaking. A lesser director would have taken the subject of Cinque Terre on the Italian Riviera and made it into something mocking influencers and tourists in favor of the aphoristic locals.Gar is one of the best directors in independent film, so we don't have that problem here. What he gives you is a measured, gorgeously shot take on what it means to live in a place like Cinque Terre, either as a tourist or a local; it's a deeply moving film.It's screening in Galway soon for its Irish debut -- check it out if you can there -- or just look for Gar at a festival near you. Whether it's him or another Irish filmmaker, I promise it's the best way to spend your time.In this episode, Gar and I talk about:do Irish people want to hang around other Irish people at film festivals?!;his start in filmmaking;how his brand work (after we recorded this, his ad won a Grand Prix at Cannes Lions 2026) influences his filmmaking;THE SIEGE OF PARADISE;if he knew going in he would take such a balanced approach to the relationship between tourism and locals;if he screened the film for its subjects;what a documentary filmmaker owes his subjects;the absolute stunning shots in this film and where they came from (no drone footage!);what does Screen Ireland do right that other countries could follow (other than more funding);how he knows it's going to be a good festival experience -- or not;what's next for him.Memorable Quotes:" Irish people are the best people to hang out with at film festivals, or most dangerous people to hang out with at film festivals.""THE SIEGE OF PARADISE is like a holiday fever dream."" My life is probably the worst example to follow if you want to be a filmmaker."" I always had this helicopter intro that I wanted to do with the mayor."" In Ireland, it begins with the attitude around film. It begins with the attitude around this is something valuable."" Success in a European mind is...prestige or it's getting a great festival life. It doesn't need to have as much commercial and profit incentive."Links:Follow Gar On InstagramWatch THE PUB THAT REFUSED TO DIE Second Anniversary Pod: Nathaniel Lezra
Eddie and Rocky talk with Mark Elfenbein, Tanya O'Rourke, Dan Varroney, and more on 700 WLW!
En esta ocasión, junto a mi compañera, Misery Ratty, nos subimos al cuadrilátero emocional de The Wrestler (2008), la durísima y humana película de Darren Aronofsky protagonizada por un inmenso Mickey Rourke. Analizamos las claves de una obra que habla sobre la decadencia, la soledad, el sacrificio y la necesidad desesperada de seguir sintiéndose vivo cuando el mundo parece haberte dejado atrás. Repasamos curiosidades de producción, el impresionante regreso interpretativo de Rourke, el realismo del universo de la lucha libre y por qué esta película sigue golpeando tan fuerte años después. Un programa intenso, emotivo y lleno de verdad. Desarrollo de contenido: • Documentación, escaleta, guion, dirección, edición y producción por Iñaki Lobo Sánchez. • Voces de Misery Ratty (https://www.ivoox.com/escuchar-misery-ratty_nq_739873_1.html) e Iñaki Lobo Sánchez (https://www.ivoox.com/escuchar-audios-inaki-lobo-sanchez_al_2334351_1.html?show=programs). Web: frikoteka.lovable.app
CHRIS ROURKE POPS IN FOR DEEP DIVE ON THE ELECTION AT 1:30 And as a longtime political follower I’m sure she is as horrified as I am by the rise of the commies in the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
linktr.eeYoutubeInstagramBioRock artist Rourke isn't afraid to challenge the status quo. Through powerful songwriting and unapologetic lyrics, he transforms political, social, and personal struggles into music that sparks conversation. His album Starstruck is the culmination of an eight-year creative journey, blending rock, Americana, and pop influences into a collection of songs that tackle injustice, identity, and the human experience.Following the impact of his single "I Can't Breathe," which addressed the hardships of the Black experience in America, Rourke shifts toward hope with "It's My Time." While still rooted in the realities of today's world, the song serves as an uplifting anthem for anyone battling adversity. Inspired by the fearless spirit of classic rock, Rourke encourages listeners to face life's challenges with resilience and believe that brighter days are ahead.Originally envisioned as a small acoustic EP, Starstruck evolved into a ten-track, multi-genre album after overwhelming encouragement from early listeners. The project reflects Rourke's commitment to artistic freedom and authentic self-expression, refusing to shy away from difficult conversations or controversial topics.Drawing inspiration from outspoken rock icons such as Bruce Springsteen, Rourke believes artists have a responsibility to use their voices without fear of criticism or industry pressure. Rather than debating online, he channels his convictions into music that invites listeners to think, question, and connect.With Starstruck, Rourke continues to prove that rock music can still be bold, thought-provoking, and deeply human. His latest single, "It's My Time," is available now on all major streaming platforms.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.
Michael Hamflett and Michael Sidgwick preview NXT and discuss...Great American Bash GO-HOME ShowEvolve Championship: Aaron Rourke (c) vs. Tristan AngelsWomen's Speed Tournament: Izzi Dame vs. Arianna GraceContract Signings: Lola Vice/Kendal Grey & Naraku/Tony D'AngeloEK Prosper vs. Keanu Carver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Considering Douglas County is one of the reddest counties around this is interesting and concerning for those of us worried about a Victor Marx nomination for Governor. I’m curious to hear from my unaffiliated voters about where you are going to cast your ballot this year. I did the Democratic races this year because I figured things might go this way. My fear is that if too many moderate right leaning unaffiliateds vote in the Dem primary it will lift Marx into the nomination. That is going to be a disaster if it happens. On the way to an appointment this morning I heard Ross say he was going to vote in the Dem primary as well. Chris joins me at 1 to talk about why this could be very, very bad for Republicans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we are joined by a slew of bracketologists for the Larry the Duck New Wave Invitational Tournament. Returning Bracketologists Eff Yoo, Alex Ludovico, Jesse the Tree and steeltippeddove are joined by newcomers Derek O'Rourke from the 15 Friends Podcast and Doodcomputer.We go through 68 songs to find out which song is the champion of new wave music. The tournament is named after legendary new wave DJ Larry the DuckYou can enjoy a playlist of all of the music featured in this tournament here:SpotifyAppleWe are sponsored by Wavey Goods! Get the freshest shirts out and tell them Call Out Culture sent you!Hear full episodes it is $1 a month at our patreon:https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast You can also upgrade to a higher tier to get exclusive content and video.You can find Derek and the 15 Friends Podcast here.You can find Mitch's Stewart's Guide here.You can find Eff Yoo's music here.You can find Alex's EP here.You can find Yak's music here.You can find Jesse's music here.You can find our music here:Zilla Rocca: https://5oclockshadowboxers.bandcamp.com/music Curly Castro: https://curlycastro.bandcamp.com/album/little-robert-hutton https://shrapknel.bandcamp.com/ Alaska:https://thatrapperalaska.bandcamp.com/
Willie gets the latest on what happened downtown over the weekend involving groups of teenagers causing issues with WCPO's Tanya O'Rourke.
Willie talks with Cincinnati FOP President Ken Kober about why teens are allowed to keep causing trouble downtown. Also Scott Powell explains how America 250 would have looked under Biden/Harris. Finally Tanya O'Rourke gives more details about what happened with the teens downtown this weekend.
On this episode of Remainders we watch the 2008 movie The Wrestler. Part of our Mickey Rourke double-feature, The Wrestler represents the apex of Rourke's career. Possibly too well cast as a man struggling with his past demons, The Wrestler is a perfect example of how tragedy can be comforting. We'll see how it compares to Rourke's performance in Barfly and where it stands in his filmography.Other topics include Aronofsky's career, tragicomic movies, physical media and used CD stores, Spielberg and Disclosure Day, thoughts on Obsession, Kurt Russell's first ever fan expo convention, and nu metal horror.Songs of the WeekYou Should All Be Murdered by Another Sunny DayCalifornia Blue by Roy Orbison and The Royal Philharmonic OrchestraMarry Me by Nightmare of YouRemainders Jukebox PlaylistWebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitter
Lisa O' Rourke's journey to the top of boxing is an interesting one and far from straightforward. Growing up on a farm in Roscommon, Lisa only started boxing at the age of 15. Since then, it's been a roller-coaster journey - one that involves her sister Aoife, the GAA, plenty of setbacks and ultimately a World Championship title.In this interview, Lisa lets us inside the curtain of what it takes to be a top boxer. Already a world champion and world silver medallist, Lisa is not content and has her sights set on bigger and brighter stages. The 2028 Olympics in LA is the ultimate goal but there are several hurdles to jump before that. Listen to Aoife's story on this week's Young Stock Podcast.Join us at the UCD Lyons Crops Open Evening on Thursday, the 25th of June at 6pm where we will be recording the Irish Farmers Journal Tillage Podcast LIVE. You'll get a tour of cutting-edge research into milling wheat, intercropping, and nitrogen rates. Hear from UCD's Finbar Mulligan on feeding native Irish grain to dairy cows, plus Kevin McDonnell and Tomás McCabe on the season so far. It's a night not to be missed. Register now by clicking the link below Please see link here: https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1TD2IPxPUTuyqGnuWFnPwQwets9e or www.ifj.ie/tillagepodcastlive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If you are worried about China taking over due to having better robots than the yanks, I got mixed messages for ya here. This was created using DeepSeek v4 Pro. Remember when DeepSeek could do the same thing as chatGPT but on shitty processors and not much RAM? All those stocks shit themselves? Oh what memories. Would have been a great time to buy NVIDIA stocks. I didn't, if you're asking....It's pretty good but it really didn't follow the instruction in the prompt that Joel Hill is Jack the Insider on the transcript. So that's a minus point. But also, this took fucking ages to generate. It's better than lots of the yankee slop but damn son this took MINUTES. So they might take over if we are patient or whatever. Enjoy the episode. ----------------------------------------------Joel Hill (Jack the Insider) and Hong Kong Jack return for a sprawling episode that tackles two of the biggest stories shaping politics in 2026. The pair open with the jaw-dropping Redbridge poll putting One Nation at 31% of the primary vote — a number that would all but wipe the National Party off the federal map and potentially deliver Anthony Albanese a strengthened majority government by splintering the right. Joel and Jack clash over whether culture-war grievances or material concerns are driving the surge, while drawing historical parallels to Joh for Canberra and the DLP split of the 1950s.The conversation then crosses hemispheres for a tour through UK chaos: Peter Mandelson's leaked dossier exposing a rudderless No. 10 under Keir Starmer, Nicola Sturgeon's estranged husband pleading guilty to embezzling SNP donations on a surreal shopping spree of Lalique salt shakers, seven Dysons, and a motorhome with four miles on the clock, and a deeply troubling police body-cam incident that has reignited the two-tier policing debate ahead of three critical by-elections.The centrepiece of the episode is a sober, hour-long deep dive into the COVID-19 pandemic and what Australia has refused to learn. The Two Jacks lay out the true death toll (perhaps 22 to 69 million globally), the devastating scale of long COVID, the vaccine rollout failures, the absurdities of hotel quarantine with rubbish bags over heads, and why governments and public health officials are desperate to avoid a Royal Commission. They close by asking whether the next pandemic will meet a population that has permanently lost trust in its leaders — and whether we'll simply repeat the mistakes of both COVID and the Spanish flu.Sport provides a lighter coda: the Carlton revival under an interim coach, James Hird's awkward candidacy at Essendon, the expanded 48-team World Cup that nobody seems excited about, and a formidable New Zealand Test side taking on England at Lord's.00:00:25 — Introduction Joel welcomes listeners to Episode 159, recorded 4 June. Today: Australian political news, a check-in on the UK, and a deep dive into the COVID-19 pandemic.00:01:21 — The Redbridge Poll: One Nation at 31% The AFR's Redbridge poll: One Nation 31%, Labor 28%, LNP 20%, Greens 12%. The two-party preferred is now being calculated as One Nation versus Labor — a seismic shift in how Australian politics is measured.00:03:12 — Not Just a Protest Vote Jack argues this is real, not a re-run of Hanson's 1990s flash-in-the-pan. The South Australian state election and the Farrah by-election suggest One Nation support is durable. Joel counters that protest votes can be expressed at the ballot box and that Australians are tiring of pluralism.00:04:09 — If One Nation Succeeds, Labor Wins The cruel irony: One Nation's rise probably delivers Labor government. The National Party could simply disappear. The DLP kept the Coalition in power for decades as an anti-Labor party; One Nation may do the reverse.00:05:46 — Scrutiny and Splintering Joel notes One Nation's policies are "two-sentence fragments" and motherhood statements. When proper scrutiny arrives, the contradictions will surface. Hanson's parliamentary attendance is as poor as imaginable.00:08:22 — The Third Rail Jack argues populists succeed because they discuss what polite society won't: immigration, culture wars, welcome to country rituals. The major parties must engage these topics or cede the ground entirely.00:11:34 — Feeling Unheard The core driver, Jack contends: voters feel sneered at and silenced by mainstream politics. It's not about flag counts, it's about being listened to.00:13:50 — What Actually Drives Votes Joel pushes back: voting determinants are the household economy, migration, climate change — not culture war trivia. Culture wars "don't amount to a hill of beans" at the ballot box.00:14:51 — The DLP Parallel Both agree the One Nation phenomenon most closely resembles the DLP split of the 1950s and 60s — a right-wing fracture that delivered Labor government after Labor government.00:17:18 — The Republic Referendum Lesson Jack recalls the 1999 republic referendum: pro-republicans split between models rather than uniting, scuppering the whole project. Voters will vote their preference even knowing it helps their enemy.00:19:32 — UK Parallels: Accommodate or Fight? Significant figures in the UK Tory party are debating whether to fight Reform or reach an accommodation. Tony Abbott recently said the Liberal Party won't criticise Pauline Hanson.00:21:48 — Joh for Canberra Redux Imre Salusinszky's comparison: this is "Joh for Canberra" all over again. But Joel notes Joh's moment lasted months; One Nation's has already lasted years.00:24:08 — State Election Previews Joel predicts the Victorian state election will be chaotic and peculiar — a government that's been in power too long, an opposition that may not be up to the task, and One Nation peeling votes from safe Labor seats. NSW will give a clearer reading.00:25:44 — Hanson "Ready to Govern" — from the Senate? Pauline Hanson announced she's ready to govern. Joel asks: shouldn't she contest a lower-house seat first? Jack recalls the only precedent: John Gorton became PM while still a senator, but had to be eased into Kooyong.00:28:20 — The Mandelson Dossier: Starmer's Empty Suit Jack's read of the leaked Mandelson documents: ministers don't know what the PM wants, there's zero respect or fear of his authority. Starmer comes across as an empty chair. One minister's text: "Every meeting with Labour MPs — it's all about who can we tax to pay benefits to other people."00:30:50 — Mandelson's Legal Peril Mandelson is under police investigation for misconduct in public office. Could face charges — the seriousness depends on whether it's mere misconduct or genuine bribery for foreign interests.00:31:49 — The Nicola Sturgeon Saga Her estranged husband has pleaded guilty to embezzling roughly £400,000 in SNP donations. The shopping list: six high-end coffee machines, seven Dyson vacuums, Lalique salt and pepper shakers, Montblanc pens, Swiss watches, an iJag, part of a Volkswagen, and a motorhome with four miles on the clock parked at his 92-year-old mother's house. Nicola claims she "didn't go in the kitchen much."00:34:20 — The BBC Interview Laura Kuenssberg's forensic interview with Sturgeon — "not quite Prince Andrew, but not much better." Sturgeon has been cleared by Police Scotland, but her reputation, already damaged by the Alex Salmond trial, is now in tatters.00:35:05 — Will He Go to Prison? £400,000 is a substantial sum. With another £600,000 unaccounted for, a custodial sentence seems likely. The money was ring-fenced for a second independence referendum push.00:36:50 — Money Laundering or Conspicuous Consumption? Joel wonders if the bizarre purchases — multiple watches on the same day — were an amateur money-laundering attempt: buy goods with SNP funds, sell them quietly for cash.00:38:23 — UK By-elections: Makerfield Looms Three by-elections on 18 June, including the critical Makerfield contest. Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester's high-profile mayor, is the tepid favourite. Low turnout could help him return to Westminster.00:39:30 — The Body-Cam Incident A white teenager accused of racially vilifying a Sikh man was stabbed — and police arrested the bleeding victim, not the attacker. Body-cam footage shows the victim saying "I can't breathe, I've been stabbed" while officers dismiss him. Joel calls the footage "just awful."00:41:22 — Two-Tier Policing Jack traces UK policing's overcorrection: after the Macpherson/Lawrence report, guidelines were rewritten so aggressively that they've produced a pattern of questionable enforcement that devastates community trust — and plays directly into Tommy Robinson's hands.00:42:08 — NSW Police on Four Corners Joel recommends the harrowing Four Corners investigation: bashings in custody, false arrests, an officer who threw body-cam footage into Sydney Harbour, and two undercover officers jailed for a savage assault. The problem today is general duties policing, not the specialist squads of the 1980s. Some command areas are far worse than others — a leadership failure.00:44:55 — Victoria Police: Under-Resourced, Not Corrupt Joel shares an anecdote: two divisional vans for 80,000 people in outer-east Melbourne. Tough work being a police officer; even tougher being a good one.The COVID-19 Reckoning00:45:09 — Why This Matters Joel sets the frame: we parked COVID in 2023 with a hangover but never understood what we'd been through. Today's episode aims to crack that problem.00:45:51 — The True Death Toll Officially: 7 million dead. But most countries stopped testing and stopped reporting cause-of-death data to the WHO. Using excess mortality, the real toll is between 22 and 69 million — at the high end, exceeding the Spanish flu.00:47:02 — Long COVID's Shadow Roughly 400 million people globally (6% of the population) have experienced long COVID. In Australia alone, between 200,000 and 500,000 people are living with or have lived with the condition. Second infections can be worse. Emerging links to cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and accelerated dementia.00:49:43 — The Collective Amnesia Governments worldwide have "a collective embarrassment" about how they handled the pandemic, Jack says. They want it in the history books and forgotten. Joel says this is a grave mistake for public trust — and for public health, given COVID is now a permanent fixture alongside flu season.00:50:50 — Why Excess Deaths Are the Only Honest Metric All other figures are "kind of made up" because attribution methods vary wildly between countries. Excess deaths remain elevated in Australia and most nations.00:51:25 — Children and COVID Bobby Kennedy Jr. removed under-18s from government-supported vaccines in the US. Joel argues this is a disastrous move given mounting evidence that childhood COVID infection leads to higher rates of long-term chronic illness.00:52:47 — Why No Royal Commission? Not just politicians protecting themselves — public health officials and much of the media wanted to avoid scrutiny of their judgments and actions during the pandemic.00:53:32 — The Media's Abdication Jack watched "a lot" of Daniel Andrews's daily press conferences. Only two journalists ever asked pertinent questions: Rachel Baxendale and Leigh Sales. Nobody asked why curfews, why beach arrests, why the disparate impact on tradies and cafe owners while the "laptop class" actually made money working from home.00:56:14 — Andrews's Immense Popularity Joel adds context: Andrews was wildly popular at the time, which partly explains the media's deference — though Jack insists that shouldn't have mattered.00:57:34 — The Curfew Nonsense Curfews were about giving law enforcement the easiest possible environment, Joel says — and should have been acknowledged as such and wound back sooner. Meanwhile, Bondi's wealthy swam en masse while Western Sydney's working-class communities were treated harshly.00:57:59 — The Vaccine Rollout Failure The Morrison government bet everything on AstraZeneca — the non-mRNA, first-available vaccine. Then rare blood-clotting issues emerged (seven deaths, mainly men aged 40–49). Meanwhile, Australia was left waiting for Pfizer and other mRNA vaccines because no other supply deals had been secured.00:59:37 — Omicron Breaks the Pandemic's Back The Omicron variant emerged from South Africa: more infectious but far less lethal. Combined with 95%+ vaccination rates among Australians over 18, it effectively ended the acute phase — though at the cost of entrenched mistrust.01:00:38 — Government Overreach and Broken Trust Jack's core criticism: governments outsourced decision-making to public health officials rather than making political judgments that balanced competing interests. Joel counters that it would have been a "bold move" for politicians with no scientific background to contradict public health advice.01:02:19 — "Just Let It Rip" Was Never an Option The three countries with the highest COVID mortality — Brazil (highest), United States (second), India (third) — were all led by populist governments that largely refused mandates. Letting it rip was devastating.01:03:27 — The ADF Quarantine Scandal Scott Morrison refused to allow ADF quarantine facilities to be used for returning travellers. Instead, people were crammed into hotels with gaps under the doors. Joel recalls the "rubbish bags over heads" episode in Victoria — dark green plastic bags as infection control.01:05:00 — The Inquiry's Recommendations Create a proper Australian CDC. Release expert advice publicly. Better national planning with clear political accountability. And critically: politicians must own the big decisions on freedoms and spending instead of hiding behind experts.01:06:01 — The Next Pandemic There will be another one. If it's a respiratory, airborne pathogen like COVID, similar circumstances will return. Are we ready? Probably not. Will we close the country again? The economic damage — unemployment hitting 7.5% in 2020 — was enormous, even if it recovered to 3.5% by pandemic's end.01:08:06 — Who Was Left Behind? The arts community was inexplicably excluded from JobSeeker and JobKeeper. Meanwhile, the "laptop class" working from home effectively got a 15% pay rise by eliminating commuting costs. Bunnings did very well; so did companies that kept JobKeeper without passing it to employees.01:11:14 — The Human Cost of Lockdowns Public housing towers in Flemington were locked down. Joel recalls one family: an African-Australian single mother with nine children in a two-bedroom commission flat, trapped. Jack calls what happened with schools "disgraceful." But Joel notes the evidence now shows childhood COVID infection has serious long-term health consequences, complicating the retrospective judgment.01:13:59 — Will We Learn Anything? Jack's bleak prediction: the next pandemic is probably far enough away that we'll take no notice of COVID's lessons and make the same mistakes. Joel agrees — we didn't learn from the Spanish flu a century ago either.01:15:51 — Malcolm Roberts and Vaccine Misinformation The One Nation senator claims 70,000 Australians died from COVID vaccines — a figure with no evidentiary support, built by misattributing excess deaths. In reality, mRNA technology is now being deployed as a cancer treatment, showing promise against bowel and pancreatic cancers.01:17:36 — Trust Destroyed If the next pandemic arrives within this generation, governments will face a population that has lost faith. If it takes 50 years, the damage may have faded. Western Australia, meanwhile, locked itself down with negligible deaths and actually loved the isolation — provided the iron ore and LNG ships kept moving.01:20:37 — The Spanish Flu Echo Joel's closing historical note: Australia's response to the Spanish flu in 1919–1921 was nearly identical to COVID — lockdown disputes, police arresting people for not wearing masks, states fighting the newly created federal Department of Health. The whole thing collapsed into acrimony the moment state rivalries flared. A century later, nothing had changed.01:21:48 — Federation as Fatal Flaw Jack adds: the three high-mortality COVID countries (US, Brazil, India) share a feature beyond populist leaders — they're all federations where central government power is limited. When "the emperor is far away and the mountains are high," coordinated pandemic response is nearly impossible.01:23:40 — No Appetite for Truth Jack's final word: nobody wants a proper inquiry. Not politicians, not public health officials, not much of the media. Joel disagrees on the importance — the pandemic's legacy still shapes how Australians think, vote, and trust.Sport01:27:40 — AFL Coaching Carousel Essendon and Carlton both need permanent coaches. Joel asks: is James Hird the right man for Essendon? Jack: 17 other clubs wouldn't give him an interview, but the Bombers may have backed themselves into a corner where appointing him is the only way out.01:28:53 — Merit vs Member Sentiment Rowan Connolly's question: would you take James Hird or John Longmire (five grand finals, one premiership, 60%+ win rate)? The answer is obvious on merit — but members and fans want the fairy tale.01:29:47 — Carlton's Astonishing Revival Three straight wins. Ranked 16th in forward-50 entries a month ago; now second. The game style is unrecognisable — no more bombing the ball to non-existent power forwards. Mitch McGovern's low, flat kick to Patrick Cripps for the match-winner against Geelong was emblematic of the transformation. Seven players aged 21 or younger are now getting games and bringing energy.01:33:18 — FIFA World Cup 2026: Nobody's Excited Expanded to 48 teams, Scotland are going — and a Scot in his 30s told Jack that neither he nor any of his mates (all doing well financially, normally first on the plane) have any interest. Ticket prices are "extraordinary." The final is at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey — which Jack describes as "Waverley on steroids, but even more bleak."01:36:08 — Australia's Draw Socceroos face Turkey first up, then the United States. Jack suggests marketing it as "Gallipoli Round Two." Spain are favourites; England, Brazil, and Germany are in the chasing pack.01:37:06 — Cricket: England v New Zealand, First Test at Lord's Joel runs through New Zealand's likely top seven — Latham, Conway, Williamson, Ravindra, Mitchell, Blundell — noting the first four have all made Test double-centuries. "Just about the best first six in Test cricket." With O'Rourke's express pace and Henry's quality, this is a formidable Black Caps side.01:38:40 — Stump Speech & Next Week Listener mail (including an "exposé of who Jack is") held over for next episode. For the record: Hong Kong Jack's CV includes HSC at Assumption College Kilmore, a stint as a carpenter, a law degree from Melbourne University, stints at Holding Redlich and Slater & Gordon, work as a litigation and immigration lawyer, and an appointment to the Refugee Review Tribunal as a federal cabinet appointee.01:40:39 — Outro Joel thanks listeners for hanging in for an extra ten minutes. Back next week.The Two Jacks is recorded weekly. Send your questions and feedback to the show.
I WATCHED THE DEMOCRATIC GOVERNOR’S DEBATE So you didn’t have too. Oof. It was super boring. My claim that it would be a milquetoast bloodbath was spot on. Kyle and Marshall asked softball after softball, never asking about Phil Weiser being Attorney General while crime and drug overdoses skyrocketed while he sued Trump. Never asked Michael Bennet who voted for bloated budget after budget in DC what his budget would look like in Colorado. What a waste of time, but if you think Polis and the Democratic Legislature were bad, wait until one of these guys gets into office. Bennet said he wants a budget destroying public option. They both said they would sign the labor bills Polis vetoes. They kept talking about affordability and then talking about more regulation in the next breath as if they aren’t inextricably linked. We are so screwed. As much as I hate to do this, you need to watch this debate. If for no other reason than see how bad things are going to get. Longtime journalist Chris Rourke is joining me at 1 to talk about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Was the Poltergeist curse real, or did the world get Heather O'Rourke's story wrong for 38 Years?On February 1, 1988, Heather O'Rourke died at twelve years old. For nearly four decades the world has filled that silence with rumors. She Was Here, the new documentary produced by Brian Pocrass and directed by Nick Bailey, is the first authorized account of what actually happened, told by Heather's mother Kathleen, her sister Tammy, and the people who knew and worked with her.In Episode 279, Christian sits down with producer Brian Pocrass to talk about how She Was Here came together, what it cost to earn the trust of a grieving family that had been burned by Hollywood for nearly four decades, and why he believes Heather's death was completely preventable. Brian is a USC Film School graduate with fifteen years in the entertainment industry who later became an attorney. He calls this his first documentary.At the heart of She Was Here is a question Brian poses to himself as a producer: how much oxygen do you give a lie? Heather's death from a misdiagnosed intestinal condition, treated as Crohn's disease, became, in the tabloid press of the late 1980s, the foundation of what came to be called the Poltergeist curse. Brian's film is a working filmmaker's answer to that question, anchored in legal depositions, family archives, and the testimony of the people who loved her. It is also, as he tells Christian, a film about loss.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Why Heather O'Rourke's family broke nearly four decades of silence to participate in She Was HereHow a misdiagnosis took Heather's life at twelve, and what her mother wants every parent to know about medical decisionsHow the Poltergeist curse rumor started, and why Heather's family is finally telling the real storyWhat it actually takes to earn the trust of a grieving family that has been burned by Hollywood for thirty-eight yearsWhy Brian Pocrass, a USC Film School graduate, returned to filmmaking after a fifteen-year career and a transition to lawHow Brian used his legal background to read sealed depositions from the 1991 lawsuit and uncover the real storyWhy directors like Gary Sherman and stars like Craig T. Nelson and JoBeth Williams broke their "Heather Shield" silence for this filmThe first-hand account of the Poltergeist III set explosion in Chicago, told by an eyewitness who was thereHow Brian defines the "illusion of documentary filmmaking" and the rhythm that holds a non-fiction story togetherThe Steven Spielberg interview Brian could not get, and why he is willing to talk about it publiclyThe documentary Brian could not stop thinking about, his DocuView Déjà Vu pickCHAPTERS00:00 Her Death Was Completely Preventable: The Heart of She Was Here00:29 Welcome to Documentary First with Christian Taylor00:52 Meet Brian Pocrass: USC Film School Grad and She Was Here Producer02:25 The Childhood Crush That Fueled a Documentary07:11 The Tipping Point: Why Brian Made the Film09:48 Earning the O'Rourke Family's Trust After an Initial No12:40 The Full Circle Moment: Setting Heather Free14:52 Did Heather's Mom and Sister Feel Heard15:27 Craig T. Nelson, JoBeth Williams, and the Heather Shield18:43 How the Poltergeist Curse Rumor Was Born22:00 Mystery Guest: A Witness to the Poltergeist III Set23:27 Carolyn Caruso Jollette on Filming Day at Mid America Plaza24:20 The Garage Explosion and the Haunted Salon28:15 Brian Tells the Explosion Story From Heather's Side30:13 The Misdiagnosis: A Death That Could Have Been Prevented33:29 Using a Legal Background to Read the Depositions35:58 The Illusion of Documentary Filmmaking42:37 The Interview Brian Couldn't Get: Spielberg's Gatekeepers44:48 A Documentary Filmmaker's Real Definition of Success47:48 DocuView Déjà Vu: Brian Recommends Adrienne50:24 Documentary First Sign-OffFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSHow did Heather O'Rourke really die?Heather O'Rourke died on February 1, 1988, in San Diego at twelve years old. The cause was septic shock from an acute bowel obstruction, ultimately traced to a congenital intestinal abnormality that had been misdiagnosed as Crohn's disease. The misdiagnosis is the central tragedy of She Was Here — producer Brian Pocrass calls her death "completely preventable" with the correct diagnosis and a simple surgery. The film's authorized account ends decades of conspiracy speculation about her death.Is the Poltergeist curse real?The "Poltergeist curse" is a tabloid-era rumor that grew from the deaths of four Poltergeist trilogy cast members across the 1980s. Heather O'Rourke's family, who appear throughout She Was Here, reject the curse narrative as a painful misrepresentation of their daughter and sister. The documentary presents the authorized medical and legal record: Heather's death was a misdiagnosed congenital condition, not a curse.Where can I watch the Heather O'Rourke documentary?She Was Here is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. The 85-minute documentary was released on February 24, 2026, distributed in the United States by Virgil Films Entertainment and internationally by Indiecan Entertainment. It is directed by Nick Bailey and produced by Brian Pocrass, Reese Eveneshen, and Avi Federgreen.What is the She Was Here documentary about?She Was Here is the authorized biographical documentary of Heather O'Rourke, the child actress who played Carol Anne in the Poltergeist trilogy and died at twelve in 1988. The 85-minute film features unprecedented access to her family's diaries, letters, and home videos, plus interviews with Craig T. Nelson, JoBeth Williams, Zach Galligan, Gary Sherman, and Heather's mother and sister. The film's purpose is to recover Heather's life from decades of curse mythology.DOCUVIEW DÉJÀ VU PICKSBrian's recommendation:• Adrienne (2021), directed by Andy Ostroy. A documentary about the murdered filmmaker, screenwriter, and actress Adrienne Shelly (Waitress), made by her husband. Brian was struck by the moment in the third act when Ostroy goes to prison to confront his wife's killer face to face, showing photographs of the milestones his daughter has reached without her mother. Streaming on HBO Max.SPONSORED BYDocumentary First is proudly sponsored by Virgil Films Entertainment, an independent film distributor with more than twenty-five years of experience. Virgil has released Super Size Me, the Oscar-nominated Restrepo, Forks Over Knives, and many other documentary classics. If you are a filmmaker struggling with distribution, visit virgilfilms.com and tell them Christian Taylor sent you.ABOUT BRIAN POCRASSBrian Pocrass is a USC Film School graduate and the producer of She Was Here. After fifteen years working in the entertainment industry across television, film, and digital media, he made a career shift to law and now practices as an attorney at POCRASS & DE LOS REYES, LLP in Los Angeles. She Was Here marks his return to filmmaking, driven by a personal connection to Heather O'Rourke's story that began when he was nine years old.Connect with Brian: Instagram @brianpocrass · LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/brianpocrassABOUT SHE WAS HEREShe Was Here is an 85-minute documentary released on February 24, 2026. Directed by Nick Bailey (based in Waukesha, Wisconsin) and produced by Brian Pocrass, Reese Eveneshen, and Avi Federgreen, the film features interviews with Kathleen O'Rourke, Tammy O'Rourke, Craig T. Nelson, JoBeth Williams, Zach Galligan, Gary Sherman, and other figures from Heather's life and career. She Was Here is distributed in the United States by Virgil Films Entertainment, and internationally by Indiecan Entertainment.Watch: Apple TV · Amazon Prime Video · Fandango at HomeFollow: Instagram @shewasheredocABOUT OUR MYSTERY GUEST: CAROLYN CARUSO JOLLETTECarolyn Caruso Jollette appeared on this episode as Christian's mystery guest with a remarkable first-hand connection to the Poltergeist III production. She was a Chicago Honey Bear during the 1979 to 1980 NFL season, and during that time guest-starred on the Emmy-winning television show You're Never Too Old. After her time on the sidelines, Carolyn opened a full-service salon at Mid America Plaza in Oak Brook, Illinois, the very building where Poltergeist III filmed its underground garage scenes. She was on the first floor when the on-set explosion happened and gives an eyewitness account in this...
On this episode of Remainders we watch the 1987 movie Barfly. Written by Charles Bukowski, Barfly tries to capture the outsider drunk persona of Henry Chiaski, Bukowski's alter-ego, as he lives in L.A. asking the eternal question: who am I? As part of a Mickey Rourke double-feature, we'll check out how Rourke evolved (or devolved) in Hollywood and whether Bukowski romanticizes self-destruction.Other topics include the rest of Rourke's career, existentialism in film, Riot Fest, new physical media by Kino Lorber, and indie-horror movies Obsession and Backrooms beating Star Wars.Songs of the WeekHere's Your Future by The ThermalsMe Against the World by Lizzy BordenRemainders Jukebox PlaylistWebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitter
Brian Wawryshyn of the BCLionsDen Pawdcast joins Travis Currah and Sheldon Jones to preview the BC Lions ahead of the 2026 CFL season. 00:00 - Open 00:25 - Being a nomadic team to start 2026 01:41 - Engaging the entire province of British Columbia 02:44 - The BC offense taking the next step 04:26 - New faces on defense 06:48 - Veterans on defense 10:13 - Continuity in the front office 11:41 - Holes that they've tried to fill in the offseason 12:43 - How's Sean Whyte looking? 14:08 - Rourke's goal of single digit interceptions 16:47 - The hump to get over for the Lions 19:13 - Mathieu Betts getting off to a fast start 20:13 - Who will handle short yardage for the Lions? SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1-WTbs82THRNHc-RQbCVA 2 and Out Merch: https://2-and-out-cfl.myspreadshop.ca/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/2andOutCFLPodcast
In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Beyond Wrestling's WWEID Talent showcase featuring many of the WWEID signed wrestlers, main evented with Evolve Champion Aaron Rourke defending his title against Mike Cunningham, Cappuccino Jones and Sam Hardway Holloway have a great match, lots of weird naming quirks, we learn the definition of Mod, and give our thoughts on the show and where we think WWEID program is headed. For VIP listeners, we go to upstate New York for Awesome Championship Wrestling where Andrade El Idolo defends a Chilean Title against Richard Holiday and the Righteous faced the mismatched team of Wrecking Ball Legursky & Yucifer El.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
Listen in to a jovial conversation with local Duluth runner Tom O’Rourke as he reminisces on his running career, from starting running after college as a way to kick cigarettes, to running several marathons and chipping down his time, to decades later dipping his toes into trail ultramarathons. Tom was mentored early on by the legendary Dan Conway – listen in to hear stories from the Duluth running scene in the 90’s and 00’s. Tony and Mike talk with Tom about training, balancing work and life obligations with training and racing, and Tom’s favorite parts about being a Duluth running. Tom’s story is taking a full circle moment has he looks forward to more trail-oriented races and getting out into the woods. The three share lots of laughs in this hilarious interview – enjoy the conversation!
Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@mreapodcastWhat if we could build a real estate business that pays us month after month, not just deal by deal?In this episode, we sit down with Justin Rourke and John Martin to break down the real business of property management. They show us how they built a recurring revenue model alongside their sales business, and how that one move opened the door to even more opportunity through construction, roofing, and long-term client relationships.In this practical conversation, we get into the numbers, the people, and the systems with Justin and John. They walk us through how they get paid, how they staff the business, how they win referrals from agents, and what it really takes to manage more than 850 homes. The two also share the hard truth about property management: the industry can create stable income, but it takes time, trust, and a strong operations machine to be successful.If we have ever wondered whether property management could become a real wealth-building arm of our business, this episode gives us a clear look at the model.Resources:Visit: Tower Property Management at towerprops.comOrder the Millionaire Real Estate Agent Playbook | Volume 3Connect with Jason:LinkedinProduced by NOVAThis podcast is for general informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions of the guest represent those of the guest and not Keller Williams Realty, LLC and its affiliates, and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.WARNING! You must comply with the TCPA and any other federal, state or local laws, including for B2B calls and texts. Never call or text a number on any Do Not Call list, and do not use an autodialer or artificial voice or prerecorded messages without proper consent. Contact your attorney to ensure your compliance.
December 13, 1976. Fairfield, Maine. The daughter of 31-year old Pauline Rourke kisses her sleeping mother goodbye before leaving for school, but when she returns home later that day, Pauline has vanished without a trace. Suspicion turns towards Pauline's live-in friend, Albert Pat Cochran, who frequently fought with her and had developed an odd obsession with the recent murder of another woman from the area named Janet Baxter. Two decades later, Pat is charged and convicted of Janet's murder, but even though he is suspected of being responsible for Pauline's disappearance, there is not enough evidence to implicate him and Pauline is never found. On this week's episode of “The Trail Went Cold”, we explore an unsolved missing persons case involving a victim who has not been seen in nearly 50 years. Additional Reading: https://charleyproject.org/case/pauline-rourke https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/investigation-traffic/major-crime-units/unsolved/missing-persons/rourke-pauline https://www.newspapers.com/image/849371494/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/856346628/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/665025806/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/855868439/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/856276259/ https://www.centralmaine.com/2017/06/28/man-serving-life-sentence-for-oakland-womans-murder-dies-at-hospital/ https://www.fosters.com/story/news/2017/06/29/police-link-recently-deceased-killer-to-1976-disappearance/20405251007/ https://www.pressherald.com/2017/07/30/a-daughters-enduring-lament-her-remains-are-out-there/ https://www.wabi.tv/content/news/State-Police-Searching-Smithfield-Area-Wells-For-Remains-Of-Missing-Woman-444463513.html https://www.newspapers.com/image/1147332553/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/309356419/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/829806532/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/830077499/ “The Trail Went Cold” is on Patreon. Visit www.patreon.com/thetrailwentcold to become a patron and gain access to our exclusive bonus content. The Trail Went Cold is produced and edited by Magill Foote. All music is composed by Vince Nitro.
Erin's fresh from a lung drip and talking "juvie stuff" with an ex-cop and Bryan was astounded by the bad wigs at his favorite community theater's production of Steel Magnolias. Erin discusses the U.N.'s Commission on the Status of Women and how the United States was the only vote against the agenda of strengthening access to justice for women and girls by eliminating discriminatory laws and practices. Bryan celebrates Aaron Rourke becoming the first openly gay champion in WWE Developmental history. For all our Heated Rivalry Recaps visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Conflict Accelerates Tech Clay Travis and Buck Sexton discuss the geopolitical consequences of the ongoing conflict. They examine the paralysis of international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, rising global oil prices, and how extended military engagement could impact U.S. domestic politics—especially with Democrats preparing to tie gas‑price volatility to Trump’s foreign‑policy strategy ahead of the 2026 midterms. They also discuss the administration’s unprecedented stance that President Trump intends to influence the selection of Iran’s next leader following the assassination of the Ayatollah, raising questions about regime change, constitutional monarchy possibilities, and whether Iran’s military factions might accept a U.S.-favored successor. The hosts then explore historical parallels, comparing modern drone‑ and intelligence-driven warfare to conflicts such as the Gulf War and the 2003 Iraq invasion, suggesting that advances in technology have made “boots on the ground” less essential. This leads to a broader conversation about whether internal Iranian opposition could rise up without military backing and why genuine regime change is impossible unless parts of Iran’s armed forces defect. Trump's Texas Tactics Clay and Buck analyze the fallout from the Texas primary and the growing expectation that President Trump will endorse a candidate in the Texas Senate race. They emphasize how critical the Texas seat is to preserving the GOP’s narrow Senate majority and outline the broader 2026 Senate landscape—highlighting difficult Republican battles in Maine and North Carolina, as well as opportunities in Georgia. The hosts examine how a Trump endorsement, whether for John Cornyn or Ken Paxton, signals a deliberate effort to maintain Senate control ahead of potential Supreme Court vacancies. A major portion of the hour is devoted to the explosive controversy surrounding Democratic candidate James Talarico, whose far‑left ideological positions, past tweets, and public comments have become a focal point of criticism. Clay and Buck dissect his rhetoric comparing himself to biblical figures, his claims about “white skin” being a societal contagion, and his promotion of Dr. Fauci memorabilia—framing Talarico as a deeply out‑of‑touch progressive misaligned with Texas voters. They compare him to figures like Jasmine Crockett and Beto O’Rourke, arguing that Democrats continue to misjudge which candidates appeal to mainstream Texans. They also break down the Republican strategic calculus, suggesting that Trump may back Cornyn to avoid draining resources needed for more competitive races across the country. Kristi Noem is Fired President Trump has fired DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, marking the first removal of a cabinet secretary in this administration. Clay and Buck react in real time as Fox News reports the termination and the appointment of Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma as the new acting head of the Department of Homeland Security. They recount the scandals that contributed to Noem’s downfall—including reports of inappropriate spending, allegations about personal relationships, and a controversial $200 million DHS ad campaign featuring her—describing widespread bipartisan dissatisfaction after her congressional hearing. The hosts speculate on what the leadership change means for border security, immigration policy, and future DHS operations. Nerding Out with Ryan Political data analyst Ryan Girdusky, host of It’s a Numbers Game, to break down the dramatic firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, who was removed just minutes before stepping onstage at an event in Nashville. The hosts analyze President Trump’s official announcement elevating Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma to DHS Secretary, noting that Noem’s reassignment to “Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas” signals a clear demotion. The hour digs into the controversies that precipitated her removal—especially the explosive $200 million DHS ad campaign featuring Noem, allegations that she misled Congress, and her attempt to shift blame to President Trump. Girdusky adds further context about long‑simmering internal frustrations over Noem’s self‑promotion, image‑driven leadership style, and political alliances, all of which contributed to her rapid downfall. The conversation then pivots to the 2026 Senate landscape, with a heavy focus on the Texas Senate race. Girdusky breaks down why the Trump team appears intent on securing Texas early, explaining that Republicans must lock down states like Texas, Ohio, Iowa, Alaska, and Montana to maintain Senate control. He critiques Ken Paxton’s underwhelming primary performance and praises John Cornyn’s unexpectedly strong showing, attributing it to disciplined campaigning. The hosts revisit the Democratic nominee James Talarico, highlighting the avalanche of far‑left statements and viral clips that portray him as deeply out of step with Texas voters—comments about abolishing prisons, describing “whiteness” as a moral failing, redefining Christianity through progressive ideology, and advocating extreme abortion policies. Clay, Buck, and Girdusky conclude that Talarico is even more radical than Jasmine Crockett, predicting he will crater in a statewide general election. They emphasize that Democrats are misreading Texas by nominating a candidate shaped by progressive online culture rather than real‑world Texas sensibilities. 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