Podcasts about Sandler

On a new Fox Sports Saturday, Tracy Sandler and Bridget Condon (in for Alex Curry and Carmen Vitali) open the show recapping Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Mayhem ensues between the Dodgers and Padres, the best rivalry in baseball right now. Thunder reporter for The Athletic, Andrew Schlect gives a first-hand account of how the Thunder are preparing for Game 7. Later, Tracy and Bridget talk about the kerfuffle in the Suns-Fever game on Tuesday, Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier topping the fan votes for the All-Star Game and more from the WNBA. They react live as Rafael Devers and the Giants face-off against his former team, the Red Sox. Founder and CEO of The Sporting Tribune, Arash Markazi weighs in on the Dodgers/Padres rivalry and more. Plus, more fun with a new edition of "Do's and Don'ts" & “Feel Good Stories of the Week!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TODAY: We mess with the Zohan by reviewing the bizarre 2008 Adam Sandler comedy following an Israeli super soldier who defects to the US when he tires of "all the fighting going on over there" in order to be a successful American sex criminal and Salon owner. Probably the most bizarre Sandler outing, the effort sees the star trying to make comedy with liberal zionism and (more effectively) ruthlessly depicting a revolting Israeli culture. In Zohan, we see two Israelis: the uber mensch zionist warrior from Jewish lore, and the deluded narcissist who can't stop sexually harassing people and getting into screaming matches with female service workers. Luckily this contradiction doesn't need to be resolved as we discover the bloody conflict is really being orchestrated by nefarious WASP mall developers (not that wrong actually) Order Sloppy by Rax King here or from your local bookstore Get a bonus episode every week by signing up at http://patreon.com/miniondeathcult for only $5/month   

Myriam Sandler is a psychology graduate, mom of three and the popular creator of Mothercould, a successful online educational parenting platform and brand that has inspired millions of parents, educators and caregivers worldwide. Myriam and I discuss what no one warned her about labor, how to advocate for your kids' health, fitting screen time into our homes, how to let your children play when you're a type A mom, and so much more. Get More We Met At Acme!Youtube: @wemetatacmeIG: @lindzmetz @wemetatacme @wemetatbabySubstack: @wemetatacme + @wemetatbabyWebsite: @wemetatacmeSponsors:Go to www.culinahealth.com to book your first session with a registered dietitian today.Go to helixsleep.com/ACME to receive 27% off sitewide during our Fourth Of July SaleGive yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince! Go to quince.com/acme for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Chapters:01:27 Early Marriage and Family Life05:14 Challenges of Motherhood and Sensory Play21:00 Navigating Social Media Boundaries22:58 Dealing with Negative Commentary Online25:02 Balancing Creativity and ParentingProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we're diving into the two Adam Sandler comedies that launched his career: Billy Madison and Happy Gilmore. Whether you grew up quoting “O'Doyle rules” or shouting “the price is wrong, bitch,” these movies are forever burned into our brains. We break down what still works, what doesn't, and whether these chaotic man-child stories hold up in 2025. Plus, we share some wild behind-the-scenes facts, favorite quotes, and the surprising heart hidden beneath all the yelling and nonsense voices.Give us a follow on Instagram and TikTok: @high.expectations.pod on both platformsReach out with comments or suggestions at podcast.highexpectations@gmail.comMusic courtesy of Vince Sasso of the Vince Sasso Trio(check them out on Instagram! @vincesassotrio)

On a new Fox Sports Saturday, Tracy Sandler and Nikki Kay (in for Alex Curry and Carmen Vitali) open the show with their thoughts and reactions to Game 4 of the NBA Finals as the Thunder tied the series 2-2. Who do they see coming out on top in Game 5? Then they get into some NFL offseason talk, reacting to recent comments from Dak Prescott, discussing Aaron Rodgers signing with the Steelers, weighing in on the Shemar Stewart holdout and more! Judy Battista from NFL Network joins the show to weigh in with her own thoughts. Later, Tracy and Nikki talk some hockey, breaking down an absolutely wild Stanley Cup Final to this point. They also go through their own personal MLB All-Star rosters before Tim Kawakami from The San Francisco Standard joins to help look ahead to the NBA offseason. Plus, more fun with a new edition of "Do's and Don'ts"!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Under the theme of “For Your Consideration...” We kick off our final season of The Adam Sandler Cinematic Universe by going back to where it all began 1989's “Going Overboard” aka “Babes Ahoy!”Will this little film that could that Sandler himself refuses to acknowledge as his first starring role, find its way onto the star charts of our shared cinematic universe or will this cruise ship comedy romp ultimately fail to hold any water and sink deep into the depths. Your curators have done the research and are ready to present their findings, so strap on a life preserver as we weather this film together to find out.Comments can be directed to AdamSandlerCinematicUniverse@gmail.com and don't forget to follow us on Twitter @TheASCU

Happy and Subway are together again and Sandusky is celebrating Tommy Boy! We'll talk about everything in the #MikeJonesMinuteCon.

Today, our guest on The PARTNERNOMICS® Show is Greg Unruh, Managing Partner and CEO of Unruh Enterprises. Greg Unruh — Strategic Partnership Leader & Certified PARTNERNOMICS® Implementer With 25+ years of experience building high-impact partner ecosystems, Greg Unruh knows what it takes to turn partnerships into profit. From early-stage growth to enterprise transformation, he's helped organizations across industries scale smarter through indirect sales and strategic collaboration. As one of only 12 globally Certified PARTNERNOMICS® Implementers and a Strategic Partnerships Leadership Professional (SPLP®), Greg brings a proven framework that delivers consistent, measurable outcomes—regardless of industry. Think of PARTNERNOMICS as the "Sandler" of strategic partnerships: the gold standard for those who want to lead, not follow. Greg's passion for mentoring, innovation, and system-driven execution has helped companies move from stagnation to success by building aligned, scalable, and high-performing partner programs. Follow along to learn from Greg's insights and real-world experience leading partner strategies that work.   Key Insights: Role-Based Partner Pairing Drives Scalable Engagement Personal Connection Precedes Performance Content Strategy Is a Force Multiplier If You're Not Top of Mind, Someone Else Is AI as a Strategic Content Curation Tool Score, Segment, and Prioritize Partner Contacts   Reach out to Greg Unruh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unruh/ http://www.unruhenterprises.com   ********* Are you a partnering professional wanting to earn industry certifications and badges to showcase on LinkedIn? We will give you the first course and certification for FREE ($595 value)!

Send us a textIn this episode we speak with Lyle Sandler. I met Lyle when he was CDO at Aon, the mega-insurance firm, and it was clear from the off-set that  he was a natural story teller.    As you'll hear, he doesn't think that he's a natural storyteller. He's learned tactics and religiously rehearses his stories so that they land and create the right impact.Lyle has bottled 100 of these tactics in his new book  Universal Principles of Storytelling for Designers, which will help both Narrative Newbies and Tried and Tested Tale-Tellers to up their games.   Enjoy.About LyleStories ignite design, and design inspires stories, creating a dynamic cycle that propels human progress and sparks innovation. Lyle is a storyteller and designer. The story/design connection became an "aha" moment during his undergraduate days at Hofstra University, where I shuffled between theatre, design, and anthropology, three disciplines that seemed to join forces effortlessly. His storytelling and design journey deepened at the American Film Institute's Center for Advanced Film Studies, art directing in Hollywood, crafting theatrical sets in New York, working in illustration, and  designed high-end window displays.At Merrill Lynch, he redesigned how analysts communicated with the patrons of Wall Street, and at Goldman Sachs,  he pioneered UX and data visualization. He began to explore and create innovative techniques that enable humans to interact with large volumes of data efficiently, discerning hidden characteristics, patterns, and anomalies within dynamically changing information spaces (non-language, data-centric, progressive storytelling). Later, he co-founded Brew, a design and innovation consultancy that assisted organizations to think differently, innovate, and design unique consumer experiences.His career has spanned global design leadership roles at NCR and Aon where he has applied design approaches to create impact and value; staying true to his  roots in storytelling and anthropology, ensuring that my designs and innovations always delivered meaningful value to the people they were created for.Currently, as a consultant, he help organizations transform and grow through storytelling, design, and "storythinking" – powerful drivers for developing new forms of value in anticipation of future human needs.Links:David Foster Wallace: This is Water commencement speech. Learn more about Hitchcock's Production Director, Robert Boyle here.Service Design YAP is developed and produced by the Service Design Network UK Chapter.Its aim is to engage and connect the wider Service Design community. Episode Host: Stephen Wood Production Assistance: Jean Watanya

The Drive explained the bet between Ravens RB Derrick Henry and Adam Sandler, then argued about the best Sandler films.

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Back to the grind! Today we heard about an interesting offer proposed to running back Derrick Henry, from Adam Sandler?! There was a Bigfoot sighting in Michigan recently, which could be beneficial to local stoners. Rick is headed to visit his grandkids this weekend, but Patti demands he take care of something first. Starbucks is back in the news with another PR nightmare, and we hit the phones today to hear what your AOL screen name was from back in the 90s! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tracy Sandler and Bridget Condon talk about the NBA Finals, Aaron Rodgers joining the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Stanley Cup Finals, the latest across the sports world, and more! Plus, Brooke Pryor and Matt Lively join the show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3rd hour of the G-Bag Nation: Around the Bases; CNote: Cowboys News of the Evening; Texas Rangers Insider Jerod Sandler joins the Nation live from Tampa Bay as the Rangers face the Rays full 2198 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:05:16 +0000 b3gnQy2OvKDW5VZFVhLO5QW7jEE6AGdy sports GBag Nation sports 3rd hour of the G-Bag Nation: Around the Bases; CNote: Cowboys News of the Evening; Texas Rangers Insider Jerod Sandler joins the Nation live from Tampa Bay as the Rangers face the Rays The G-Bag Nation - Weekdays 10am-3pm 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

They were cones! Welcome to Wedding June, Honey-June, June Brides... Not sure what it's called yet, but either way we are covering wedding movies this month and we are kicking it off with our FIRST Adam Sandler vehicle, 1998's The Wedding Singer! We discuss the hair, the music, the qoutable lines and we even have surprise guests! Wow! Also: defending Linda, Ebert's big beef, Alexis Arquette, our Sandler feelings, Drew Barrymore's acting abilities and the incredible true life story of Cat School. Check it out!  Use our code MOVIEFRIENDS for 25% off of your tickets for the Stony Brook Film Festival! Follow this link: Stony Brook Film Festival Seth's favorite SNL skit: The Herlihy Boy Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

In the long and illustrious and meandering and uneven and hilarious career of Adam Sandler, "Happy Gilmore" stands out as a truly funny comedy classic, so much so that Netflix is dusting off the IP for a sequel, nearly thirty years later (yay...?). What makes this film so timeless? Where does it rank in Sandler's filmography? How is Shooter McGavin so incredible? How long can two grown men dissect one joke about sleeping with an elderly Asian woman? All of these questions and more will be shouted about ad nauseam in this brand new episode of The Bluff Council. CHOKE ON THAT, BABY. Note: There is a slight static/flicker that mysteriously appears at approximately the 20 minute mark; it only lasts for a minute or two. 00:00 - Intro / LET'S GET RIGHT INTO IT 01:30 - "Happy Gilmore" vs. "Billy Madison" 02:30 - We agree that this is Sandler's best 06:09 - Keith and Ev reflect on their first memories of watching "Happy Gilmore" 09:56 - Give Ben Stiller an Oscar for his work in this movie 10:52 - The importance of thoughtful character development, even (especially?) in "stupid comedies" 12:12 - Who is the funniest character? 13:11 - Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin is one of the great comedy performances of all time 17:46 - From the opening credits to the music choices, this film works to ground its world and connect you with its characters 20:22 - Happy isn't just funny, he's COOL, and that is vitally important 22:28 - All great comedies start with a solid dramatic premise 25:08 - Why was Julie Bowen walking alone in a slip on the 9th green at 9pm AKA LOCK DIDDY UP 26:20 - Shoutout to the Endless Love of the Zamboni driver 27:52 - Is the Bob Barker fight the most memorable scene? 29:19 - "You no want breakfast!?" is the funniest part of the movie, let us explain to you why in more detail than you could ever want 34:47 - CARL WEATHERS APPRECIATION 36:18 - We also love Kevin Nealon 36:58 - The very high highs and very low lows of Adam Sandler's wild career 43:46 - "Happy Gilmore 2" is going to be awful, we're sorry, better to ready yourself for it now 49:32 - Where does "Happy Gilmore" rank in comparison to other comedies of its time? For more film reviews, movie reviews, Happy Gilmore reactions, Happy Gilmore reviews, film discussions, film analysis, funniest Adam Sandler movies, discussions about what is Adam Sandler's funniest movie, film chats, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel. Thank you so much for watching. #HappyGilmore #AdamSandler #ComedyMovies

In this inspiring episode of On the Brink with Andi Simon, I had the pleasure of interviewing Nicole Loftus, a powerhouse entrepreneur with a bold vision to democratize access to venture capital. As the founder and CEO of Pop Venture Enterprises, Nicole is doing more than imagining change—she's building it. Nicole's journey began, as many transformative ones do, with a disruption—not of an industry at first, but of her own life. Raised in a traditional, working-class Italian family near Chicago, Nicole was expected to follow a conventional path. But after a personal turning point, she realized she had more to offer. She turned her keen eye for observation into a career of innovation, disrupting a $26 billion industry with her first company, Zorch, and now setting her sights on venture capital itself. Disrupting an Antiquated System of Venture Capital Investments Nicole's new venture, Pop Venture, challenges a venture capital model that has long excluded the majority of Americans—especially women and people of color. With only a small number of venture dollars going to diverse founders, she saw a deeply flawed system that was gatekept by geography, identity, and elitism. Her solution: a publicly accessible, SEC-approved fund that allows anyone to invest in promising companies for as little as $25. What makes Pop Venture unique is its transparency and accessibility. The investment process is broadcasted publicly on platforms like Peacock, and viewers are invited to weigh in on the businesses that receive funding. “We make venture popular,” says Nicole. This is venture capital for the people—by the people. The Locker: Empowering Founders with Verified Diligence Pop Venture isn't just about funding—it's also about empowering founders. Nicole created The Locker, a platform where entrepreneurs can submit their companies to a rigorous but founder-friendly diligence process. The goal? To showcase viable businesses with clear value and real potential, all in a transparent format the public can trust. This creates a win-win: investors see vetted opportunities, and entrepreneurs gain access to capital without the often-demoralizing hoops of traditional fundraising. Perhaps you like to watch our podcast on YouTube. Click here: Key Takeaways from the Conversation with Nicole Loftus Innovation Begins with Observation Nicole's mantra echoes the podcast's tagline: “From observation to innovation.”She urges entrepreneurs to observe not only the market but themselves. Her breakthrough came from seeing what others overlooked—redundancies in the supply chain and outdated funding models—and being bold enough to reimagine them. Scale Requires Focus Nicole didn't scale Zorch by chasing every opportunity. She created strict criteria for prospective clients and turned down deals that didn't meet them. Her advice? Know your ideal customer, set your standards high, and stay focused. Disruptors Must Think Big Nicole's story is a testament to the power of visualization. She imagined herself as an entrepreneur when it seemed impossible. Then she imagined a billion-dollar business model—and she built it. She now urges others to dream big and write it down.Your brain needs a plan. Listen for the Pain Points Through training like the Sandler sales method, Nicole learned to ask one critical question: “What's your pain point?” This insight guided her innovations, whether for clients, suppliers, or herself. Anyone Can Be a Venture Capitalist Through Pop Venture, everyday Americans can now support the businesses they believe in—and share in their success. It's not just financial inclusion; it's financial empowerment. Why This Matters Now Nicole's work comes at a time when trust in traditional financial systems is eroding, and entrepreneurs are seeking alternatives to inequitable funding models. Pop Venture is more than a fund—it's a movement. With television access, founder-friendly tools, and crowd-powered capital, it's putting the future of business in everyone's hands. As we wrapped our conversation, I was reminded why I launched this podcast—to spotlight pioneers who see, feel, and think in new ways, and to help listeners find the courage to do the same. To Learn More: Visit www.popventure.com to invest, apply for funding, or explore their founder resources. Watch Pop Venture episodes on Peacock (free or with subscription). Explore The Locker for verified diligence tools. Final Thought: Disruption doesn't always start with technology. Sometimes it starts with a question: What if we did it differently? Nicole Loftus asked that question—and answered it with action. Want more stories like Nicole's? Visit www.andisimon.com, read our books, or contact us to explore how anthropology can help you discover your Blue Ocean. Connect with me: Website: www.simonassociates.net Email: info@simonassociates.net Books:  Learn more about these books here: Rethink: Smashing the Myths of Women in Business Women Mean Business On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights Listen + Subscribe: Available wherever you get your podcasts—Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share with someone navigating their own leadership journey. Reach out and contact us if you want to see how a little anthropology can help your business grow.  Let's Talk! From Observation to Innovation, Andi Simon, PhD CEO | Corporate Anthropologist | Award-Winning Author Simonassociates.net Info@simonassociates.net @simonandi LinkedIn

**Bad Bunny Joins Star-Studded Cast in Upcoming 'Happy Gilmore 2'**Renowned Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny is set to make his mark in the film industry with his participation in the much-anticipated sequel, "Happy Gilmore 2." The film, a follow-up to Adam Sandler's 1996 comedy classic "Happy Gilmore," promises an exciting array of cameos and performances.Bad Bunny, known for his impactful presence in the music world, showcases his versatility by joining a star-studded lineup in this comedy sequel. In the trailer released by Netflix during the Tudum 2025 event, alongside Sandler reprising his beloved role, viewers can expect to see Bad Bunny sharing the screen with industry heavyweights like Ben Stiller and other notable personalities.The trailer hints at numerous unexpected appearances, including WWE superstar Becky Lynch and NFL player Travis Kelce. Bad Bunny's presence is highlighted in the trailer with a memorable shocked reaction depicted next to Kelce, adding to the humorous and engaging tone of the film.The sequel extends beyond just the return of familiar faces; it introduces a fresh dynamic with celebrities from different entertainment sectors. Notably, Bad Bunny's inclusion in the film comes amid his growing involvement in Hollywood, further broadening his artistic repertoire.Julie Bowen, who played a pivotal role in the original movie, expressed her awe at sharing the set with Bad Bunny. His impact as a cultural icon is evident as he seamlessly transitions into the cinematic landscape, poised to captivate audiences with his on-screen charisma.With its blend of nostalgia and new cinematic experiences, "Happy Gilmore 2" aims to deliver a unique comedy experience, drawing audiences into a world where humor and talent intersect seamlessly. As Bad Bunny continues to expand his influence, his role in this film marks a significant milestone, reiterating his status as a multifaceted artist with a flair for engaging performances.

On a new Fox Sports Saturday, Tracy Sandler and Nikki Kay (in for Alex Curry and Carmen Vitali) open the show with their thoughts and reactions to the Knicks vs. Pacers Eastern Conference Finals to this point. They look back on what the deciding factors have been so far before peeking ahead to Game 6 and logging their official picks. Fred Katz from The Athletic joins the show to weigh in with his own thoughts and take a look at what's gone into the OKC Thunder's run to the Finals. Then, Tracy and Nikki move into some MLB talk, reacting to a wild Friday night World Series rematch between the Dodgers and Yankees... How might the rest of the series play out? Andrew Schlecht — also from The Athletic — joins the show to discuss all that and more, as well as take a look ahead to the NBA offseason. Plus, more fun with a new edition of "Do's and Don'ts"!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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It's the very last episode, folks! We've come full circle back to where it all began, nine and a half years ago. What will the Pauls make of Zak Snyder's definitive film after a near decade of Sandler-infused suffering? They're definitely older, but are they any wiser? Certainly not more disciplined as this prick runs for ninety minutes longer than last time. It's half a Halloween episode! Enjoy! Remember, the patreon will continue so if you're missing the Pauls, sign up to that 'reon, Padres! https://www.patreon.com/ogtpod  Also, Quest Fantastic and Jen and the Film Critic are still running so find us there.  Thank you much for listening, everyone. We are so proud of the 400+ episodes of this show we've made and we cherish every moment of making it. We would have been nothing if not for the OGTeam. We love you all. Take care.  Paul (it doesn't matter which one. It never did)

Osteoporosis is a silent disease. There is no pain or other symptoms but inflammation in the gut and joints is a risk factor. Learn about your risks and what you can do for osteoporosis from rheumatologist Dr. Diana Sandler. Join host Corinne Rutkowski, a third year medical student, as she explores the relationship between osteoporosis and psoriasis with leading bone health expert and rheumatologist Dr. Diana Sandler. Listen as they discuss the difference between osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, bone density testing, how prolonged inflammation is a key risk factor especially for psoriatic arthritis, along with treatments and actions you can take to minimize your risk of osteoporosis and fractures.   Do what you can to protect your bone health and function as you age. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro to Psound Bytes & guest welcome rheumatologist Dr. Diana Sandler. (01:23) Risk factors and difference between osteoporosis and osteopenia. (03:10) Difference between osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, which are often confused. (04:17) Diagnosis process for osteoporosis. (06:11) Risk factors for development of osteoporosis. (07:57) Is it possible to have osteoporosis or osteopenia and psoriatic arthritis together? (09:44) The role of osteoclast and osteoblasts in bone formation. (12:21) Treatment of osteoporosis. (14:10) Importance of vitamin D and calcium in the prevention of osteoporosis. (15:57) Activities that strengthen the muscles and bones to slow progression of osteoporosis. (17:08) Precautions and tips for avoiding falls. (18:59) Schedule appointments and ask for referrals early. 4 Key Takeaways: ·       Osteoporosis and osteoarthritis are two distinct diseases that affect joints and bone. ·       There are many factors that impact the development of osteoporosis including inflammatory diseases such as psoriatic arthritis, lifestyle risks, family history, use of steroids, hormone deprivation, and more. ·       Preventive use of bisphosphonates and other treatment strategies can be implemented to address the breakdown of bone in osteoporosis. ·       Various precautions can be taken to minimize and avoid falls. Guest Bio: Dr. Diana Sandler is a rheumatologist at Endeavor Health in Chicago and is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine where she is a leading expert in osteoporosis, psoriatic disease, and other immune-mediated diseases. Dr. Sandler is the Director of the Bone Health Center at Endeavor Health. She is also a board member of the National Psoriasis Foundation and in 2023 received the NPF Provider of the Year award in Rheumatology. Dr. Sandler is passionate about patient education and integrative team approaches when it comes to caring for patients with complex and multilevel diseases such as psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis and osteoporosis.

Creating a home environment that supports meaningful play can feel like a constant puzzle, from managing toy overload to setting up spaces that actually encourage focus, creativity, and independence. So today I'm sharing a conversation with Myriam Sandler, the creator of the hugely popular Mothercould platform and the author of the new book Playful by Design: A Stress-Free Guide to Raising Confident, Creative Kids through Independent Play. As a mother of three, Myriam shares engaging, easy-to-follow video tutorials that offer accessible DIY play ideas, parenting hacks, family travel tips, and more on her wildly popular Instagram and TikTok. Though I'm no longer dealing with toys lying around the house and cluttering our communal spaces, I definitely found life with my child's toys challenging, from how to organize them and store them, to how to avoid having too many toys that never got used. I really could have used Myriam's insights way back then. But if you're still very much in it and sharing a home and life with things like toys, art supplies, and more, have a listen to this episode. Myriam and I discussed the power of independent play and why less is more when it comes to toys, how boredom can actually be a gift, and how small tweaks, like decluttering a play space or setting up “play hotspots,” can make a big difference in your child's ability to play solo. Myriam really believes in making the space you have, the toys you have, and the system you implement work for you instead of trying to make someone else's system work for your family. I hope you walk away feeling empowered knowing that you don't need a ton of new things but just some time to evaluate what's working and what's not.   About my guest Myriam Sandler is the creator of Mothercould (@mothercould), a beloved kids' activity and family lifestyle community trusted by millions of families. As a mother of three, Myriam shares engaging, easy-to-follow video tutorials that offer accessible DIY play ideas, parenting hacks, family travel tips, and more. Mothercould has grown to offer family-friendly, problem-solving products now available at major retailers.   You'll learn: Why boredom is an important aspect of sparking creativity and self-directed play How fewer toys can lead to deeper, more meaningful play The way that decluttering creates space for imagination to flourish What the key ingredients to independent play are, and what means and looks like The importance of boundaries and consistency in supporting sustained solo play How play “hotspots” and sensory activities can foster connection and emotional release  Resources: Mothercould Playful by Design: A Stress-Free Guide to Raising Confident, Creative Kids through Independent Play by Myriam Sandler Mothercould on Instagram Mothercould on Facebook Playful By Design website Mothercould on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode, I take a look at the movies and streaming shows I watched in Winter and Spring 2025. This week's coupon code will get you 25% off the ebook versions of my anthologies at my Payhip store: JUNE25 The coupon code is valid through June 17, 2025. So if you need a new ebook this summer, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates   Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 252 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is May 23rd, 2025, and today we are looking at the movies and streaming shows I watched in Winter and Spring 2025. We missed doing an episode last week for the simple reason that the day before I wanted to record, we had a bad thunderstorm that knocked down large portions of my fence, so my recording time was instead spent on emergency fence repair. However, the situation is under control, so hopefully we'll be back to weekly episodes for the immediate future. And now before we get to our main topics, let's have Coupon of the Week and then a progress update on my current writing projects.   So first up, Coupon of the Week. This week's coupon code will get you 25% off the ebook version of all my short story anthologies at my Payhip store and that is JUNE25. As always, the coupon code and links will be available in the show notes. This coupon code is valid through June the 17th, 2025, so if you need a new ebook for this summer, we have got you covered.   And now an update on my current writing projects. Ghost in the Corruption is finished. It is publishing right now. In fact, I paused the publishing process to record this and so by the time this episode goes live, hopefully Ghost in the Corruption should be available at all ebook stores. My next main project now that Ghost in the Corruption is done will be Shield of Power and as of this recording I am 15,000 words into it. My secondary projects will be Stealth and Spells Online: Final Quest and I'm 97,000 words into that, so hopefully that will come out very shortly after Shield of Power and I'll also be starting Ghost in the Siege, the final book in the Ghost Armor series as another secondary project and I'm currently zero words into that. So that is where I'm at with my current writing projects.   In audiobook news, Ghost in the Assembly (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy) is now out and should be available at all the usual audiobook stores so you can listen to that if you are traveling for the summer. Recording of Shield of Battle (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills) is underway soon. I believe he's starting it this week, so hopefully we will have another audiobook in the Shield War series for you before too much longer. So that's where I'm at with my current writing projects.   00:02:17 Main Topic: Winter/Spring 2025 Movie Roundup   And now let's move on, without any further ado, to our main topic. Summer is almost upon us, which means it's time for my Winter/Spring 2025 Movie Roundup. As usual, the movies and streaming shows are listed in order for my least favorite to my most favorite. The grades are based upon my own thoughts and opinions and are therefore wholly subjective. With all of that said, let's get to the movies and our first entry is MacGruber, which came out in 2010 and in all honesty, this might be objectively the worst movie I have ever seen. The Saturday Night Live MacGruber sketches are a parody of the old MacGyver action show from the ‘80s. And so the movie is essentially the sketch stretched out to make a parody of an ‘80s action movie. It is aggressively dumb and crude. Its only redeeming feature is that the movie knows it's quite stupid and so leans into the stupidity hard. I'll say this in its favor, MacGruber has no pretensions that is a good movie and does not take itself seriously and then runs away hard with that fact. For that he gets a plus, but nothing else. Overall grade: F+   Next up is Down Periscope, which came out in 1996. Now the fundamental question of any movie is the one Russell Crowe shouted at the audience in Gladiator: “Are you not entertained?” Sadly, I was not entertained with Down Periscope. This wanted to be a parody of Cold War era submarine thrillers like The Hunt for Red October, I say wanted because it didn't really succeed. Kelsey Grammer plays Lieutenant Commander Thomas Dodge, an unorthodox US Navy officer who wants command of his own nuclear sub, but he's alienated a few admirals, which is not traditionally a path to career advancement in the military. Dodge gets his chance in a Navy wargame where he has to command a diesel sub against nuclear subs. Sometimes parodies are so good that they become an example of the thing they are parodying (Hot Fuzz and Star Trek: Lower Decks are excellent examples of this phenomenon). The trouble is that the movie takes itself too seriously and just isn't all that funny. A few funny bits, true, but not enough of them. In the end, this was dumb funny but didn't resonate with me the way other dumb funny movies like Dodgeball and Tropic Thunder did. Overall grade: D   Next up is Deadpool and Wolverine, which came out in 2024. Unlike Down Periscope, I was entertained with this movie, though both movies reside on the dumb funny spectrum. Deadpool and Wolverine is basically one long meta in-joke/love letter for the last 30 years of superhero movies. If you've seen enough of those movies, you'll find those movies funny, if occasionally rather tasteless. If you haven't seen enough of those movies, Deadpool and Wolverine will just be incomprehensible. The plot is that Wade Wilson AKA Deadpool gets pulled into some Marvel style multiverse nonsense. To save his universe from destruction, he needs to recruit a Wolverine since in his universe, Wolverine died heroically.   In the process, Deadpool stumbles across the worst Wolverine in the multiverse. Together they have to overcome their mutual dislike and attempt to save Deadpool's universe from destruction at the hands of a rogue branch of the Time Variance Authority. This means the movie can bring in a lot of cameos from past Marvel films. Hugh Jackman's performance really carries the movie on its back. Like I said, this movie is essentially one very long Marvel in-joke. I thought it was funny. I definitely think it can't stand on its own without having seen a sufficient number of the other Marvel movies. Overall grade: C   Our next movie is the Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, which came out in 2024. This is very loosely (with an emphasis on “very”) based on Operation Postmaster during World War II, when British Special Forces seized some Italian ships that had been supplying parts for German U-boats. It was entertaining to watch but it couldn't quite make up its mind tonally if it was a war thriller or a heist movie about Western desperados recruited into a crew. It kind of tried to do both at the same time, which killed the momentum. Like, the first parts of the movie where the protagonists take out a Nazi patrol boat and then free a prisoner from a base were good thriller stuff, but then the plot fused with the heist stuff and really slowed down through the middle forty percent or so. It was also oddly stylized with a lot of spaghetti western-style music that seemed out of place and some stuff just didn't make sense, like at the end after pulling off the mission, the protagonists were all arrested. That just seems bizarre since if anything, Winston Churchill and a lot of the British wartime leadership were enthusiastic about special operations and probably had too much confidence in the effectiveness of covert operations. So I did enjoy watching this, but I can see why it didn't make a lot of money at the box office. Overall Grade: C   Next up is The Gorge, which came out in 2025. This was a peculiar mix of science fiction, romance, and horror. For the romance part, perhaps shooting zombies together is a good idea for a first date. Before I dig into the movie, a brief rant. In one scene, a character is using a chainsaw with no protective gear whatsoever and she's not fighting zombies or anything in a situation where she has to pick up a chainsaw without preparing first. She's trimming branches to pass time. If you're using a chainsaw, at a minimum you want protective eyewear and headphones. Ideally you'd want chainsaw pants as well to reduce the chance of serious injury if you slip and swing the saw into your leg. Since I became a homeowner, I've used a chainsaw a number of times and believe me, you definitely want good eye and ear protection. This has been your public safety announcement for this movie review.   Anyway, loner former sniper Levi is approached by a high ranking intelligence officer giving him a mysterious job. He needs to guard a tower overlooking a mysterious mist-filled gorge for one year. On the other side of the gorge is another tower, guarded by an elite Lithuanian sniper named Drasa. Like Levi, Drasa has a fair bit of emotional damage and they're officially forbidden to communicate. However, they're both lonely and they soon start communicating over the gorge using telescopes and whiteboard messages. Eventually Levi gets emotionally close enough to Drasa to rig a zipline to cross the gorge and speak with her in person.   Unfortunately, it turns out the gorge is full of twisted creatures that storm out and attack and the job of the two snipers is to keep them contained. If Levi and Drasa want to save their lives, they'll need to unravel the dark secret within the gorge. This movie was interesting and I enjoyed watching it, but it falls apart if you think about it too much (or at all). Like the chainsaw thing I ranted about above. The entire movie runs on that sort of logic. That said, I appreciate how the filmmakers were trying something new instead of something like Deadpool and Wolverine. Additionally, this was an Apple+ movie and it's interesting how Apple's approach to streaming is to just make a whole bunch of random stuff that's totally distinct, from Ted Lasso to Mythic Quest to Severance to The Gorge. It's like, “we have more money than most countries, so we're going to make Ted Lasso because we feel like it.” Then again, Apple+ is apparently losing a billion dollars every year, so maybe they'll eventually change their minds about that approach. Overall Grade: B-   Next up is Click, which came out in 2006. Cross It's a Wonderful Life with A Christmas Carol and the comedic style of Adam Sandler and you end up with Click. Basically Sandler plays Michael Newman, a workaholic architect with a demanding boss and increasingly strained relationship with his wife and children due to his workload. In a fit of exasperation with his situation, he goes to Bed Bath and Beyond, where he encounters an eccentric employee named Morty (played entertainingly by Christopher Walken). Morty gives him a remote control that lets him fast forward through time, which Michael then uses to skip the boring and tedious parts of his life, but he overuses the remote and goes too far into the future and sees the disastrous results of his current life choices. Definitely a story used in A Christmas Carol and It's a Wonderful Life but effectively told and I was entertained (rather on the crude side, though). Overall Grade: B- Next up is Mr. Deeds, which came out in 2002. This was actually one of Adam Sandler's better movies, in my opinion. It was a remake of the ‘30s movie Mr. Deeds Goes To Town. In this new version, Sandler plays Longfellow Deeds, a popular pizzeria owner in a small New Hampshire town. Unbeknownst to Deeds, his uncle is the owner of a major media mega corporation and when he dies, Deeds is his legal heir. When the company's CEO and chief lawyer arrive at the pizzeria to inform him of this fact, Deeds goes to New York and soon finds himself involved in the CEO's sinister machinations. Yet he happens to rescue an attractive woman from a mugger, but there is more to her than meets the eye. The movie was funny and not as crude, well, not quite as crude as some of Sandler's other stuff. It had good story structure and several great lines, my favorite of which was “he was weak and cowardly and wore far too much cologne.”   Sandler's movies, in a strange way, are often very medieval. Like various medieval fables had a savvy peasant outwitting pompous lords, greedy merchants, and corrupt clergymen. The best Adam Sandler protagonist tends to be a good natured everyman who defeats the modern equivalent of medieval authority figures- evil CEOs, arrogant star athletes, sinister bureaucrats and so forth. Overall Grade: B     Next up is House of David, which came out in 2025 and this is basically the story of King David from the Bible told in the format of an epic fantasy TV series. Like if someone wanted to do an epic fantasy series about Conan the Barbarian, it could follow the same stylistic format as this show. And of course Conan and David followed a similar path from adventurer to king. Anyway, if one were to pick a part of the Bible from which to make a movie or TV series, the story of David would be an excellent choice because David's life was so dramatic that it would hardly require any embellishments in the adaptation. The story is in the Books of First and Second Samuel. King Saul is ruling over the Israelites around 1000 BC or so, but has grown arrogant. Consequently, God instructs the prophet Samuel to inform Saul that the kingdom will be taken away from him and given to another. God then dispatches Samuel to anoint David as the new king of Israel. David is a humble shepherd but then enters Saul's service and undertakes feats of daring, starting with defeating the giant Goliath and leading Saul's troops to victory and battle against Israel's numerous enemies. (The Iron Age Middle East was even less peaceful than it is now.) Eventually, Saul's paranoia and madness gets the best of him and he turns on David, who flees into exile. After Saul and his sons are killed in battle with the Philistines. David returns and becomes the acknowledged king after a short civil war with Saul's surviving sons and followers.   If Saul's fatal flaw was his arrogance of pride, David's seems to have been women. While the story of David and Bathsheba is well known, David nonetheless had eight wives (most of them at the same time) and an unknown but undoubtedly large number of concubines. Naturally David's children from his various wives and concubines did not get along and David was almost deposed due to the conflicts between his children. Unlike Saul and later David's son Solomon, David was willing to repent when a prophet of God informed him of wrongdoing and to be fair to David, monogamy was generally not practiced among Early Iron Age Middle Eastern monarchies and dynastic struggles between brothers from different mothers to seize their father's kingdoms were quite common, but enough historical digression.   Back to the show, which covered David's life up to the death of Goliath. I thought it was quite well done. Good performances, good cinematography, excellent battles, good set design and costuming, and a strong soundtrack. All the actors were good, but I really think the standout performances were Stephen Lang as Samuel, Ali Sulaman is King Saul, Ayelet Zurer as Saul's wife Queen Ahinoam, and Davood Ghadami as David's jerkish (but exasperated and well-intentioned) eldest brother Eliab. Martyn Ford just looks extremely formidable as Goliath. You definitely believe no one in their right mind want to fight this guy.   Making fiction of any kind based on sacred religious texts is often tricky because no matter what you do, someone's going to get mad at you. The show has an extensive disclaimer at the beginning of each episode saying that it is fiction inspired by the Bible. That said, House of David doesn't really alter or deviate from the Biblical account, though it expands upon some things for the sake of storytelling. Queen Ahinoam is only mentioned once in the Bible as the wife of Saul, but she has an expanded role in the show and is shown as the one who essentially introduces Saul to the Witch of Endor. Goliath also gets backstory as one of the “Anakim,” a race of giants that lived in Canaan in ancient times, which is something that is only mentioned in passing in the Old Testament. Overall, I enjoyed the show and I hope it gets a second season.   What's interesting, from a larger perspective, is to see how the wheel of history keeps turning. In the 1950s and the 1960s, Biblical epics were a major film genre. The 10 Commandments and Ben Hur with Charlton Heston are probably the ones best remembered today. Eventually, the genre just sort of ran out of gas, much the way superhero movies were in vogue for about 20 years and began running out of steam around 2023 or so. Like, I enjoyed Thunderbolts (which we're going to talk about in a little bit), but it's not going to make a billion dollars the way Marvel stuff often did in the 2010s. The wheel just keeps turning and perhaps has come back around to the popularity of Biblical epics once more. Overall Grade: A   Next up is Chef, which came out in 2014. I actually saw this back in 2021, but I watched it again recently to refresh my memory and here are my thoughts. I quite liked it. It's about a chef named Carl Casper, who's increasingly unhappy with his work after he gets fired over a Twitter war with a writer who criticized his cooking. Carl is out of options and so he starts a food truck and has to both rediscover his love of cooking and reconnect with his ex-wife and 10-year-old son. In Storytelling: How to Write a Novel (my book about writing), I talked about different kinds of conflict. Carl's conflict is an excellent example of an entirely internal conflict. The critic is an external enemy, but he's basically the inciting incident.   Carl's real enemy is his own internal conflict about art versus commerce and a strained relationship with his son. I recommend the movie. It was rated R for bad language, but there's no nudity or explicit sexual content and honestly, if you've ever worked in a restaurant kitchen or a warehouse, you've heard much worse in terms of language. The movie also has an extremely valuable lesson: stay off social media when you're angry. Overall Grade: A     Next up is Thunderbolts, which came out in 2025 and I thought this was pretty good, both very dark and yet with quite a lot of humor to balance the darkness. Former assassin Yelena Belova has been working as a mercenary for the sinister director of the CIA, Valentina de Fontaine (now there's a villain name if there ever was one). Yelena has grown disillusioned with her life and career and is suffering from increasing depression since she never really dealt with the death of her sister. Valentina promises her one last job, only for Yelena to realize that Valentina decided to dispose of all her freelance contractors at once, which includes US Agent and Ghost (previously seen in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Antman and the Wasp). In the process of escaping Valentina's trap, Yelena stumbles across a mysterious man who identifies himself as Bob, who has no memory of how he got there, but shows increasingly unusual abilities. Yelena wants to deal with Valentina's betrayal, but it turns out one of Valentina's science projects has gotten out of control and is threatening the world. The movie was well constructed enough that it didn't rely too heavily on previous Marvel continuity. It was there, but you probably wouldn't be lost without it. It almost feels like Marvel looked at the stuff they did the last couple of years and said, okay, a lot of this didn't work, but makes great raw material for new things. It helped that the central conflict was in the end, very human and about the characters, not stopping a generic villain from getting a generic doomsday device. Overall Grade: A   Next up is The Hound of the Baskervilles, which came out in 1988. This is a movie length episode of The Return of Sherlock Holmes television series, which had Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes and Edward Hardwicke as Dr. Watson. The plot deals with Sir Henry Baskerville, the American heir to an English manor set in the Windswept moors of Dartmoor. Apparently there's an ancestral curse laid over the Baskerville estate that manifests in the form of a spectral hound. Local rumors hold that the previous holder of the manor, Sir Charles Baskerville, was killed by the ghostly hound and many of the local people fear it. The local physician, Dr. Mortimer, is so worried about the hound that he comes to Sherlock Holmes for help. Holmes, of course, is skeptical of any supernatural explanation and soon becomes worried that an extremely subtle and sinister murderer is stalking Sir Henry.   Jeremy Brett's version of Holmes is, in my opinion, the best portrayal of the character and Edward Hardwicke's version of Watson is a calm, reliable man of action who sensibly takes a very large revolver with him when going into danger. Definitely worth watching, Overall grade: A   Next up is Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which came out in 2024. The 2020s have been a downer of a decade in many ways, but on the plus side, between Super Mario Brothers and Sonic the Hedgehog, people have finally figured out how to make good video game movies, so we've got that going for us. Sonic 3 was an excellent kids movie, as were the first two in the trilogy. In this one Sonic is living with Knuckles and Tails under the care of their human friends Tom and Maddy, but then a dark secret emerges. The government has been keeping a Superpowered hedgehog named Shadow in stasis and Shadow has broken out. It's up to Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails to save the day.   Meanwhile, Dr. Robotnik is in a funk after his defeat at Sonic's hands in the last movie, but then his long lost grandfather, Gerald Robotnik returns seeking the younger Dr. Robotnik's help in his own sinister plans. Keanu Reeves was great as Shadow (think John Wick if he was a superpowered space hedgehog in a kid's movie). Jim Carrey famously said he would retire from acting unless a golden script came along and apparently that golden script was playing Dr. Ivo Robotnik and his evil grandfather Gerald. To be fair, both the Robotniks were hilarious.   It is amusing that Sonic only exists because in the 1990s, Sega wanted a flagship video game character that won't get them sued by either Nintendo or Disney. It is also amusing that the overall message of the Sonic movies seems to be not to trust the government. Overall Grade: A   Next up is Paddington in Peru, which came out in 2024. This is also an excellent kids' movie. In this installment, Paddington has settled into London with the Brown family and officially become a UK citizen. However, he receives a letter from Peru that his Aunt Lucy has mysteriously disappeared into the jungle. Distraught, Paddington and the Browns set off for Peru at once. Adventures ensue involving mysterious lost treasure, a crazy boat captain, and an order of singing nuns who might not quite be what they appear. Anyway, it's a good kids' movie. I think Paddington 2 was only slightly better because Hugh Grant as the chief villain, crazy actor Phoenix Buchanan, was one of those lightning in the bottle things like Heath Ledger as the Joker in the Dark Knight. Overall Grade: A   Now for the two best things I saw in Winter/Spring 2025. The first of them is Andor Season Two, which came out in 2025. Star Wars kind of has an age range the way Marvel stuff does now. What do I mean by that? In the Marvel comics and some of the TV series like Jessica Jones, they get into some really dark and heavy stuff, very mature themes. The MCU movies can have some darkness to them, but not as much because they're aiming at sort of escapist adventures for the general audience. Then there are kid shows like Spidey and Friends that a relative of mine just loved when he was three. You wouldn't at all feel comfortable showing a 3-year-old Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, but Spidey and Friends is just fine.   Star Wars now kind of has that age range to its stuff and there's nothing wrong with that. Sometimes you want to see a dark meditation upon human nature. Sometimes you need something kid friendly to occupy the kids you're babysitting and sometimes you just want to relax and watch Mando and Baby Yoda mow down some space pirates or something. All that said, Andor Season Two is some of the darkest and the best stuff that Star Wars has ever done. It successfully shifts genres from Escapist Pulp Space Fantasy to a gritty Political/Espionage Thriller. We in the audience know that the emperor is a Sith Lord who can use Evil Space Magic and wants to make himself immortal, but that fact is totally irrelevant to the characters. Even though some of the characters are high ranking in their respective organizations, this is essentially a “ground's eye” view of the Rebellion and life under the Empire.   In some ways, this is like Star Wars' version of Wolf Hall (which we're going to talk about shortly), in that we know how it ends already, but the dramatic tension comes from the harrowing emotional journey the characters undertake on the way to their inevitable destinations. Cassian Andor is now working for the nascent Rebellion under the direction of ruthless spymaster Luthen Rael. Mon Mothma is in the Imperial Senate, covertly funneling money to the Rebellion and realizing just how much the Rebellion will require of her before the end. Syril Karn, the ineffective corporate cop from Season One, has fallen in love with the ruthless secret police supervisor Dedra Meero, but he's unaware that Director Krennic has ordered Meero to manufacture a false flag incident on the planet Gorman so the planet can be strip-mined for resources to build the Death Star and Dedra has decided to use Syril to help accomplish it. All the actors do amazing jobs with their roles. Seriously, this series as actors really should get at least one Emmy. Speaking of Director Krennic, Ben Mendelson returns as Orson Krennic, who is one of my favorite least favorite characters, if you get my drift. Krennic is the oily, treacherous middle manager we've all had to deal with or work for at some point in our lives, and Mendelson plays him excellently. He's a great villain, the sort who is ruthless to his underlings and thinks he can manipulate his superiors right up until Darth Vader starts telekinetically choking him. By contrast, the villain Major Partagaz (played by Anton Lesser) is the middle manager we wish we all had - stern but entirely fair, reasonable, and prizes efficiency and good work while despising office drama. Unfortunately, he works for the Empire's secret police, so all those good qualities are in the service of evil and therefore come to naught. Finally, Episode Eight is one of the most astonishing episodes of TV I've ever seen. It successfully captures the horror of an episode of mass violence and simultaneously has several character arcs reach their tumultuous climax and manages to be shockingly graphic without showing in a lot of actual blood. Andor was originally supposed to be five seasons, but then Peak Streaming collapsed, and so the remaining four seasons were compressed down to one. I think that was actually to the show's benefit because it generates some amazing tension and there's not a wasted moment. Overall Grade: A+   Now for the second of my two favorite things I saw, and that would be Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, which came out in 2024, but I actually saw it in 2025. This is a dramatization of Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall novels about the rise and fall of Thomas Cromwell, who is King Henry VIII's chief lieutenant during the key years of the English Reformation. The first series came out in 2015, but the nine year gap between this and between the second series and the first series actually works quite well since Thomas Cromwell looks like he ages nine years in a single year (which may be what actually happened given how stressful working for someone like Henry VIII must have been). Anyway, in The Mirror and the Light, Cromwell has successfully arranged the downfall and execution of Anne Boleyn, Henry's previous queen. Though Cromwell is haunted by his actions, Henry still needs a queen to give him a male heir, so he marries Jane Seymour. Cromwell must navigate the deadly politics of the Tudor Court while trying to push his Protestant views of religion, serve his capricious master Henry, fend off rivals for the King's favor, and keep his own head attached to his shoulders in the process. Since Cromwell's mental state is deteriorating due to guilt over Anne's death and the downfall of his former master Cardinal Wolsey and Henry's a fickle and dangerous master at the best of times, this is an enterprise that is doomed to fail. Of course, if you're at all familiar with the history of Henry's reign and the English reformation, you know that Cromwell's story does not have a happy ending. Rather, Wolf Hall is a tragedy about a talented man who didn't walk away from his power until it was too late and he was trapped. Anyway, in my opinion, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light was just excellent. All the performances were superb. Mark Rylance is great as Cromwell and has some excellent “WTF/I'm SO screwed” expressions as Cromwell's situation grows worse and worse. Bernard Hill played the Duke of Norfolk in the first series, but sadly died before Series Two, so Timothy Spall steps in and he does an excellent job of channeling Hill's portrayal of the Duke as an ambitious, crude-humored thug.   Damien Lewis is amazing as Henry VIII and his performance captures Henry's mixture of charisma, extreme vindictiveness, and astonishing self-absorption. The real Henry was known for being extremely charming even to the end of his life, but the charm was mixed with a volcanic temper that worsened as Henry aged and may have been exacerbated by a severe head injury. Lewis's performance can shift from that charm to the deadly fury in a heartbeat. The show rather cleverly portrays Henry's growing obesity and deteriorating health by having Lewis wear a lot of big puffy coats and limp with an impressively regal walking stick.   Overall, I would say this and Andor were the best thing I saw in Winter/Spring 2025. I wouldn't say that Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light is an accurate historical reputation. In real life, Cromwell was rather more thuggish and grasping (though far more competent than his rivals and his master) and of necessity the plot simplifies historical events, but it's just a superb historical drama. Overall Grade: A+ As a final note, I should say that of all the 2024 and 2025 movies mentioned here, the only one that actually saw in the theater was Thunderbolts, and I hadn't actually planned to see it in theaters, but a family member unexpectedly bought tickets for it, so I went along. Which I suppose is the movie industry's biggest problem right now. The home viewing experience is often vastly superior to going to the theater. The theater has the big screen and snacks, but at home you can have a pretty nice setup and you can pause whatever you want, go to the bathroom, and you can get snacks for much more cheaply. That's just much more comfortable than the movie theater.   Additionally, going to the theater has the same serious problem as booking a flight in that you're an enclosed space with complete strangers for several hours, which means you're potentially in a trust fall with idiots. All it takes is one person behaving badly or trying to bring their fake service dog to ruin or even cancel a flight, and the theater experience has much of the same problem, especially since the standards for acceptable public behavior have dropped so much from a combination of widespread smartphone adoption and COVID. The difference between the movie industry and the airline industry is that if you absolutely have to get from New York to Los Angeles in a single day, you have no choice but to book a flight and hope for the best. But if you want to see a movie and are willing to exercise some patience, you just have to wait a few months for it to turn up on streaming. I'm not sure how the movie industry can battle that, but sadly, it is much easier to identify problems than to solve them.   So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe, stay healthy, and see you all next week.

In this episode of PR After Hours, host Alex Greenwood and guest Tom Mulligan, managing director of Sandler by Coffman, a nationally recognized sales training expert. discuss the importance of mid-year strategy checkups, focusing on revenue forecasting, team dynamics, and the significance of tracking performance. They explore the challenges of setting realistic goals, the necessity of account portability in sales management, and the critical role of behavior, attitude, and technique in achieving sales success. The conversation emphasizes the need for flexibility in forecasting and the importance of understanding both optimism and realism in sales projections.Listen in to Tom on ghosting and more here.CONNECT:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex on Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PR After Hours Site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Professional Paragraphs on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex's Author Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Office Hours!Email Alex a voice mail -- just send an MP3 (you can probably record it on your smartphone) with your first name, city, and brief questions ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Alex will play your message on the show and do his best to answer your questions or comments. Shy? If you would prefer not to record your voice, just email the question with first name and city ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.Subscribe!⁠⁠Click Here to gain access to ad-free, subscriber-only content for less than the price of a cup of coffee PER MONTH! $1.99 for no advertisements and occasional subscriber-only content!⁠⁠Announcer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mary McKenna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. PR After Hours Theme: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeod Music Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This episode was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2025, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.We are an Amazon Associates seller, and some of our links may earn us a commission. 

Paul Bart: Mall Cop! Wow, what a movie! Here we go. Fat fella flunks a field test final, forcing the flabby fatso to fend off foes at a food court, flingin the fleshy full-figured fucker, fracturing fixtures and frontage. Preeminent pipe logic problems! Boomer humor for the lazy consumer! Poking fun at single parent passed on by pudgy expat! Porky pranks for the entire picture! Sandler's just-competent-enough Farley Surrogate? Bob's Pahud bazooka! Inconsistently crashing through glass, and much, much more on this week's episode of The Worst Movie Ever Made! www.theworstmovieevermade.com

Rappin' With ReefBum is a LIVE talk show with hosts Keith Berkelhamer and Dong Zou with guests from the reef keeping community. In this episode we chat with Dr. Sanjay Joshi, Mike Paletta & Andrew Sandler. We will discuss what the future holds for reef keeping.

"I was born in a house without electricity, and now I help create families through adoption. It's like winning the lottery." I catch up with one of the very first guests ever on A Vietnam Podcast — my friend Sandy. The last time we recorded together, it was 2019. We were sitting in my apartment with a tiny mic that picked up every sound in the room. Now, six years later, Sandy is back in Vietnam — this time not just as a tourist, but as an adoption lawyer who's come full circle in the most meaningful way.This conversation felt really personal. Sandy and I both started as English teachers here in Saigon, and like many of us, we weren't “just” that. I loved hearing about how far he's come — from law school struggles to helping families grow through adoption. He also shares what it's like to see Vietnam now through a very different lens.Whether you're a long-time expat, a first-time visitor, or someone curious about the paths people take after teaching abroad, this episode is for you.Key Talking Points:How we met and recorded one of the very first podcast episodes in my apartment with a broken micWhy the phrase “just an English teacher” misses the full storySandy's journey from adopted child to adoption lawyerHow law school nearly broke him — and why it was still worth itWhat keeps bringing Sandy back to Vietnam, and the changes he's noticed over timeChapeters and Timestamps:04:00 – Our first recording memories: Bad mics, hot bedrooms, and blanket forts07:00 – “Just an English teacher” and why that phrase frustrates me09:00 – Sandy's journey to come to Vietnam instead of China17:00 – Law school, burnout, and becoming an adoption lawyer23:30 – Why Sandy keeps coming back to Vietnam31:00 – Observations as a lawyer: Safety, laws, and business freedom36:00 – What Sandy misses about Vietnam when he's away39:30 – Cost of living vs. quality of lifeThis Season is sponsored by Premier Dental.Discover"Send me a message!"This Season is sponsored by Premier Dental.Discover the potential of a confident and healthy smile with the excellent dental clinic in Ho Chi Minh The full list of winners is here. Support the show

105.3 The Fan and Rangers Sports Network broadcaster Jared Sandler joined Shan, RJ and Bobby on Monday's show to discuss Jack Leiter's impressive start vs. the Astros going to waste. Sandler also discusses Marcus Semien's struggles and if Chris Young is already considering making a trade to bring in more offense.

On a new Fox Sports Saturday, Alex Curry and Tracy Sandler (in for Carmen Vitali) open the show reacting to the 2025 NFL schedules being released! They start with the NFC side of things, going division-by-division and predicting each team's over/under win total before doing the same for the AFC! Patrick Claybon from NFL Network joins the show to weigh in with his own thoughts and help break down who got the easiest and hardest gauntlets. Later, Alex and Tracy get into some NBA Playoffs talk, reacting to the Knicks and Pacers advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals, previewing Game 7 of Thunder vs. Nuggets, and much more! Grant Mona from the Sporting Tribune joins to give his predictions and react to the Mavericks miraculously landing the No. 1 pick and rights to Cooper Flagg. Plus, more fun with a new edition of "Do's and Don'ts"!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our final installment of Season Nine's “Grains of Sandler” theme we eat the pig and then we beat up some mimes as we examine Adam's small roles in “Dirty Work” and “Shakes the Clown”Will the neutered PG-13 comedy that Norm MacDonald's first starring role became leave enough room for the film to find a place in our star charts?Does the fact that “Shakes the Clown” is the “…the Citizen Kane of alcoholic clown movies” mean it casts too wide a shadow for the rest of our cinematic universe to blossom and bloom?Who will ultimately come out as victorious in our four part Adam Sandler Quiz administered by Say Report Quizmaster General Will Fournier?The fastest way to find the answers is to sit down with this season finale episode and enjoy the ride! Comments can be directed to AdamSandlerCinematicUniverse@gmail.com and don't forget to follow us on Twitter @TheASCU

LSU sophomore cross country runner, and native of Leawood, Kansas, Trenton Sandler joins the latest episode of The Real Deal to talk about content creation, NIL & more.

On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with Myriam Sandler, author of Playful by Design: Your Stress-Free Guide to Raising Confident, Creative Kids through Independent Play.  Kristel and Myriam discuss ways to create engaing play spaces for children, the importance of boredom to boost creativity and lots more! Tune in now!  Key Takeaways From This Episode: How to create spaces your kids will actually want to play in How to encourage self-directed play The importance of boredom for creativity  Rotating toys, what it is and why you should think about doing it Organizational tips for your home A look into Myriam's book Playful By Design  ABOUT MYRIAM SANDLER: Myriam Sandler is a mom of three, and the popular creator of Mothercould, a successful online educational parenting platform and brand that has inspired millions of parents, educators and caregivers worldwide. She has a global following of over 2.8+ million people and her videos have received 11.7 billion views. Myriam has been called the “bilingual baby whisper” by women's magazines and has been featured on GMA, NBC, Motherly, Yahoo!, Women's World, Flaunt magazine, Grazia, and more! She wrote “PLAYFUL BY DESIGN” as an extension of her burgeoning online business and platform which has attracted followers from influencers and celebrities alike. Connect with Myriam: Order Playful by Design: Your Stress-Free Guide to Raising Confident, Creative Kids through Independent Play Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mothercould/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mothercould  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mothercould  Website: https://www.mothercould.com/about About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness and performance expert, keynote speaker and TEDx speaker supporting organizations and individuals on their journeys for more happiness and success. She is the author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business November 19, 2024). With Kristel's healthcare background, she provides data driven actionable strategies to leverage happiness and high-power habits to drive growth mindsets, peak performance, profitability, well-being and a culture of excellence. Kristel's keynotes provide insights to “Live Greatly” while promoting leadership development and team building.   Kristel is the creator and host of her global top self-improvement podcast, Live Greatly. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant having practiced clinically in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel has a unique perspective into attaining a mindset for more happiness and success. Kristel has presented to groups from the American Gas Association, Bank of America, bp, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank and many more. Kristel has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine, Authority Magazine & Podcast Magazine and she has appeared on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago, Fox 4's WDAF-TV's Great Day KC, and Ticker News. Kristel lives in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area and she can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide. To Book Kristel as a speaker for your next event, click here. Website: www.livegreatly.co  Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co  LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Click HERE to check out Kristel's corporate wellness and leadership blog Click HERE to check out Kristel's Travel and Wellness Blog Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions.  Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. All information, views and statements shared on the Live Greatly podcast are purely the opinions of the authors, and are not medical advice or treatment recommendations.  They have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration.  Opinions of guests are their own and Kristel Bauer & this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests.  Neither Kristel Bauer nor this podcast takes responsibility for possible health consequences of a person or persons following the information in this educational content.  Always consult your physician for recommendations specific to you.

She's back! In this special return episode, Vanessa catches up with Myriam Sandler of @mothercould, who first joined The MomForce Podcast three years ago, and a lot has changed since then. Myriam is now a published author, and her new book, Playful By Design, is a tool for parents everywhere to rethink how they approach play at home. From her viral take—“I hardly play with my kids”—to her genius strategies for cultivating independent play, Myriam shares how creating the right environment (not more Pinterest crafts) is the secret to raising curious, confident kids. As she puts it: “Yes, I engage and connect with them… but I've built a space where they can play on their own and that's the goal.” Vanessa and Myriam also dive into: The unexpected power of Play Dough   Why chia seed goop is a sensory win and a parental cautionary tale How to turn “no” moments into easy yeses And how Chatbooks photo books are actually made for kids to relive their own stories This conversation is full of real talk, practical tips, and plenty of laughs—especially if you've ever found slime in your carpet! I know you are going to love it.  Follow Vanessa  Follow Chatbooks  Follow Myriam  Order Playful By Design 5:35 Why Myriam "doesn't play with her kids"  9:36 The weirdest thing Myriam has made for her kids.  10:47 Why Myriam is not afraid of messes at her house  15:20 How Myriam organizes her family memories  22:17 What is the balance between sensory play and your sanity as a mom? 29:28 Connection is at the heart of everything  32:39 How to approach alone time and self care -- without guilt! 

Is your house starting to look more like a toy store exploded than an actual home?

In this episode, Tara sits down with Myriam Sandler, the creative mind behind Mothercould, to talk all things play—how to create spaces that invite imagination, encourage independence, and actually work for your home and your sanity. Myriam opens up about her motherhood journey, including the struggles with picky eating and how sensory play became a game changer. She shares smart, realistic tips like toy rotation and involving kids in organizing their own spaces to build independence. They also dive into the beauty of boredom, the messiness of play, and how social media has reshaped the way we parent. Whether you're overwhelmed by toys or just trying to get your toddler to play solo for more than two minutes, this episode is full of thoughtful, doable ways to make playtime a little less chaotic and a lot more fun. Links: https://www.mothercould.com/ https://www.harpercollinsfocus.com/harper-celebrate/playful-by-design/

Feeling burned out trying to do everything as a parent? You're not alone—and you're not failing.In this episode, Myriam Sandler, creator of Mothercould and author of Playful by Design, shares a powerful reframe: independent play isn't about stepping away from your kids—it's about helping everyone thrive.We talk about the hidden pressure parents carry, why boredom is a good thing (yes, really), and how to set up play spaces that invite creativity without adding stress.If you're craving more breathing room, more connection, and less guilt—this one's for you.Thrive Global Article:Myriam Sandler on Why Independent Play Isn't Just for Kids—It's a Lifeline for Parents TooAbout Our Guest:Myriam Sandler is the creator of Mothercould (@mothercould), a beloved kids' activity and family lifestyle community trusted by millions of families. As a mother of three, Myriam shares engaging, easy-to- follow video tutorials that offer accessible DIY play ideas, parenting hacks, family travel tips, and more. Mothercould has grown to offer family-friendly, problem-solving products now available at major retailers.About Lainie:Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing, focusing on community building, emotional intelligence, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology and went on to earn both a post-graduate credential and a master's degree in education. An international keynote speaker, Lainie has presented in 41 states as well as in dozens of countries across 4 continents. As a consultant, Lainie's client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/lainierowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Website - ⁠LainieRowell.com⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn - @LainieRowellX/Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Evolving with Gratitude, the book is available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And now, Bold Gratitude: The Journal Designed for You and by You is available too!Both Evolving with Gratitude & Bold Gratitude have generous bulk pricing for purchasing 10+ copies delivered to the same location.

Ever feel like you kids' toys are taking over, yet no one's actually playing with them? In this week's episode, I sit down with Myriam Sandler - creator of the popular MotherCould community and author of Playful By Design - to unpack the real reasons independent play feels so elusive…and what actually works. From play hotspots to boredom breakthroughs, you'll walk away with practical, judgement-free strategies to help your kids play more (and fight less), without turning your home into a Pinterest project. We discuss: ●      The real reason your kids might not be playing with their toys (even when the bins are overflowing) ●      Why boredom isn't a problem - it's a launchpad for self-led play ●      The hidden mindset trap that keeps moms stuck as entertainers - and how to shift out of it ●      How to move from managing stuff to designing and environment that works with your kids, not against them This conversation will help you rethink what independent play really looks like and give you simple, doable ways to create a home where it happens naturally.  ✨ Want more support creating rhythms and spaces that actually work for your family? Join the waitlist for the Surviving to Thriving Toolkit at survivingtothrivingtoolkit.com and get ready to move out of survival mode—for good.  

In this episode of Tech Sales Insights, Randy Seidl is joined by Dave and Joe O'Callaghan, co-founders of Vation, about their journey and experiences as a father-son duo in the tech industry. They discuss the importance of go-to-market strategies and what leaders can learn from the innovation ecosystem. Sponsored by Sandler, a sales training provider, the discussion delves into the significance of sales training, especially for first-line managers, and explores the evolving roles of technology leaders. Joe and Dave share insights on the challenges emerging tech companies face, the importance of execution and humility, and the growing role of AI and data security. They also highlight the importance of cold calling, the shift in sales training needs, and the evolving skill sets required in the tech industry.KEY TAKEAWAYSFirst Father-Son Duo: Episode features Dave and Joe O'Callaghan, co-founders of Vation Ventures, discussing their father-son dynamic. Business Focus: Highlight on go-to-market strategies from the innovation ecosystem. Importance of Sales Training: Emphasized by Sandler, focusing on training necessity due to promotions during COVID. AI and Security: Special focus on AI trends and the importance of secure AI. Channels and Relationships: The enduring importance of trusting relationships in the channel for effective advice and sales. Cold Calling: Seeing a resurgence, combined with high-quality, AI-supported research. Mentorship and Humility: The fundamental value of being humble, inquisitive, and learning from great mentors. Innovation and Execution: Balancing innovation with execution in today's rapidly evolving technology landscape.QUOTES"Innovation is hard. Innovation at scale is really, really hard." "Humility and inquisitiveness are key in driving innovation and leading teams." "The only person that likes to hear you talk about yourself is your mom." "Distributors can lean into orchestrating everything from Dataiku to Cisco Meraki for a comprehensive solution."Find out more about Dave & Joe O'Callaghan through the link/s below:Dave O'Callaghan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveo4/Joe O'Callaghan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeyocallaghan/This episode is sponsored by Sandler. Sandler is a world leader in innovative sales, leadership, and management training. For more than 50 years, Sandler has taught its distinctive, non-traditional selling system and highly effective sales training methodology, which has helped salespeople and sales managers take charge of the process.

In this episode of Coach to Scale, we sit down with Tony Burnside, SVP of APJ at Netskope, to dismantle the outdated playbook on sales leadership. Tony challenges the myth that effective managers need to lead through pressure, fear, or control. Instead, he shares his approach to building high-performing, culturally aligned teams, starting with hiring good humans, creating space for accountability, and making coaching a non-negotiable part of the manager's role. With over 200 reps across 15 countries under his leadership, Tony's insights are battle-tested and globally relevant.We dig into what it takes to scale culture across borders, what most leaders miss in their 1:1s, and why every resignation is, as Tony puts it, “a performance review for leadership.” Whether you're a CRO trying to stabilize performance or a frontline leader drowning in deals and check-the-box coaching, this episode delivers practical frameworks and hard-earned lessons for leveling up your org without burning out your team.Key Takeaways:1. Culture drives performance, not charisma or controlBurnside argues that strong sales cultures don't emerge from aggressive personalities but from clarity, consistency, and mutual respect across the organization.2. Good human first" is a hiring filter, not a luxuryHe prioritizes character over credentials, explaining that people who want to win as a team outperform lone wolves in the long run.3. Every resignation is a leadership review.Attrition isn't just HR's concern; Tony reframes it as direct feedback on your leadership brand and your managers' effectiveness.4. Yes, you can be friends with your reps  if you're still willing to hold them accountableBurnside pushes back on the false tradeoff between camaraderie and performance, noting that trust and accountability aren't mutually exclusive.5. Global coaching cultures require local empathy.Leading in APJ taught him that you can't copy-paste U.S. management styles into Japan or India; success comes from adjusting expectations and coaching cadence to cultural norms.6. Managers need a litmus test for connection and respectHe shares a personal test: if you wouldn't grab a drink with a rep while traveling, they may not be the right cultural fit for your team.7. Most managers don't know how to coach because they were never taughtTony calls out the common pattern of promoting star reps without equipping them to lead, which leads to tactical, deal-centric 1:1s instead of skill development.8. He invests personally in his own growth and expects others to do the sameFrom Dale Carnegie to Sandler, Tony's career changed after he paid out of pocket for training; he sees self-investment as a signal of leadership potential.10. Coaching must be operationalized, not left to chance or personalityInformal, unstructured coaching creates inconsistency and lost opportunities; managers need frameworks and tools to coach effectively at scale.Ways to Tune In:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yb1wPzUxyrfR0Dx35ym1A Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coach2scale-how-modern-leaders-build-a-coaching-culture/id1699901434 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NvYWNoMnNjYWxlLWhvdy1tb2Rlcm4tbGVhZGVycy1idWlsZC1hLWNvYWNoaW5nLWN1bHR1cmU Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/fd188af6-7c17-4b2e-a0b2-196ecd6fdf77 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/coach2scale-how-modern-leaders-5419703 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Coach2Scale CoachEm™ is the first Coaching Execution Platform that integrates deep learning technology to proactively analyze patterns, highlight the "why" behind the data with root causes, and identify the actions that will ultimately improve business results going forward.  These practical coaching recommendations for managers will help their teams drive more deals, bigger deals, faster deals, and loyal customers. Built with decades of go-to-market experience, world-renowned data scientists, and advanced causal AI/ML technology, CoachEm™ leverages your existing tech stack to increase rep productivity, increase retention, and replicate best practices across your team.Learn more at coachem.io

Podcast for a deep examination into the career and life choices of Adam Sandler, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Julia Roberts, & Jack Nicholson. Joe is voyaging to Mars in search of his lost toaster, so Laurence Hewitt returns to the podcast to talk about the glory days of one of the most influential sitcoms of all time. Will anyone ever stop the Simpsons? Find out on this week's episode of 'What the Hell Happened to Them?' Email the cast at whathappenedtothem@gmail.com Disclaimer: This episode was recorded in April 2025. References may feel confusing and/or dated unusually quickly. Music from 'The Simpsons' Artwork from BJ West   quixotic, united, skeyhill, vekeman, nicholson, sandler, roberts, rock, johnson, simpsons, brooks, hewitt, australia, grammer, frasier, ireland, burgers

In the latest episode of Fear and Loathing in Cinema (No. 117), the podcast's resident connoisseurs of the absurd; Bryan, Preston, and Dan, turn their hazy gaze toward Grandma's Boy, a 2006 cult oddity that remains one of the stranger artifacts in the Adam Sandler cinematic universe. Notable for being the first R-rated production under Sandler's Happy Madison banner, Grandma's Boy is also remarkable for featuring the usual coterie of Sandler's comedic allies; minus Sandler himself. The post Episode #117 – Grandma's Boy (2006) first appeared on Boomstick Comics.

This week, the pod dives into the best Drew Barrymore-Adam Sandler flick of all time, The Wedding Singer (1998). After the show's impromptu hiatus (thank you, LAFSters, for your patience!), has Madison finally picked her first rom com of the season? Either way, Chelsea has a bone to pick with Barrymore and stands firm that Sandler is not the comedic genius Hollywood seems to think he is. Plus both our hosts have questions about the wedding industry, finance bros, and why women settle.Connect With UsFollow us on Instagram @loveatfirstscreening or send an email to loveatfirstscreening@gmail.comProduction Hosts: Chelsea Ciccone and Madison HillMusic: Good StephArtwork: Chelsea CicconeSocial Media: Marissa CicconeAbout the ShowAn examination of classic tropes and iconic characters pits connoisseur against cynic—one romantic comedy at a time. The cinematic world of love and laughter had rom-com enthusiast Madison head over heels from the time Harry met Sally. For genre skeptic Chelsea, however, it's been a grueling enemies-to-lovers plot. In Love at First Screening, Madison introduces Chelsea to all the fan-favorite love stories she's never wanted to watch. One friend's passion might be the other's displeasure, but doesn't love conquer all? Tune in every Wednesday to find out.

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4-22 Tracy Sandler of the Fangirl Network discusses 49ers draft strategy & conctract talks regarding the 49ers & Brock PurdySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Myriam Sandler of Mothercould joins us this week to talk all about creating spaces for our children to play and thrive in. Myriam created a following for herself on Mothercould sharing play recipies and parenting hacks on social media. Now, her new book Playful By Design aims to help parents create intentional play spaces no matter how much room you might have in your home. Today, Myriam shares some of her top tips for organizing with kids in mind. She also encourages parents to help their kids take ownership and responsibility for their spaces. Myriam has such great tips today, and we hope they help you get inspired for this spring cleaning season!    Preorder your copy of Playful By Design here Follow Myrian @mothercould    Super Mamás  IG: @_supermamas  Facebook: Super Mamás  Twitter: @_supermamas   Website: http://supermamas.com/    This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast  IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices